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WHPR 2143 - SoKorea and Chile; War Map & Analysis; eNPR
James S. Brady Press Room
Dateline: Wednesday, October 2, 2013 (Day 2,143)
Location: James S. Brady Press Room, The White House
Today's WHPR:
: 1: SoKorea and Chile
: 2: War Maps & Analysis
: 3: eNPR Tuesday Night
Editor: Custer
Contributors: Bucephalus92
I met with Secretary of State NewAzazel and DepSecState Derphoof to ask about recent goings on in CoT.
There was a rash of news articles in the Chilean media which, on the surface, would indicate that nation distancing itself from the alliance.
"The Chilean articles are not from the government. Two are simply citizens, one is a former pro-TWO President (surprise), and the last is Spain's MoD," Naz told me. "I would say it's not something on the top of our radar, but something to monitor next term. Chile has been loyal to CoT, I should think they will continue. They did found the alliance."
Derphoof concurred, adding, "Having articles pop up in various nations voicing their displeasure with an alliance is to be expected. It's especially true when our alliance is on the wrong end of the damage spectrum. People get tired of being outgunned. However, our nations have grown closer and our alliance has grown more efficient over the past few months. This has led to more victories and cohesion. While there may be a couple articles in Chile voicing displeasure in the alliance, I doubt anything would come of it. After all, Chile was one of the founders of the alliance."
South Korea recently dropped from CoT, seemingly abruptly and without notice. What's up with that, guys?
"South Korea rarely showed to meetings lately, didn't coordinate with HQ, and got mad when they received the results they did. They wrote an article announcing a referendum, it passed, and they left," NewAzazel said. "There was not really bitterness in the split, I wish them the best of luck. what confuses me is that they don't really have a place to go. With RoC in ACT, TWO isn't going to take them in. And if they do, RoC won't really be happy about that."
Derphoof added, "As for South Korea leaving, they just left over general dissatisfaction. I don't believe there are any bad feelings between SK and CoT. They simply decided to leave, and they had every right to do so. However, as NewAzazel said, I'm not sure who exactly they'd go to for help. RoC wouldn't be too happy if TWO nations were supporting them."
War Map & Analysis
Greetings Bros, another day another lopsided battle against TWO. We may be getting hit pretty hard right now America, but when we emerge it will be with a vengeance such as has not been seen in this game for a long time. You see, I was eBorn towards the end of WWIII, when the United States was invaded by the strongest nations of the day, losing everything but Florida. We fought back then and we will fight back now, by tooth and nail if we have to. As the great Rocky Balboa once said, "It ain't about how hard you're hit. It's about how hard you can get it and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!"
1. Mexican attack against Poland in Colorado; the score currently stand 34-21 in favor of Mexico, however Poland is holding its own and will become more powerful as they begin waking up and the Mexicans begin falling asleep.
2. Resistance war of the United States against Mexico, do not spend your damage in these resistance wars unless told to do otherwise. We need to save our damage for battles against Spain and Poland. The score currently stands 67-43 in favor of the United States.
3. American attack against Poland in Arkansas.; The score currently stands 32-23 in favor of Poland, who will likely win this battle.
4. American resistance war against Poland in Louisiana; While resistance forces continue to fight hard for our country, this battle, too, will likely be won by the Polish, with the score currently at 45-10 in their favor.
5. Venezuelan attack against Mexico in the Pacific Coast of Mexico; Our Mexican bros are currently losing this battle 57-20. We must be appreciative of our Bros' determination to stand with us despite this current hardship. When TWO was leaving them alone and they had a good set of bonuses, the Mexicans threw themselves into this war on our behalf. It is my sincere hope that over the course of the coming months we will be able to return the favor many times over, and work together to secure both our mighty nations from external threat. Tonight, raise a glass to Mexico!
And always remember...
eNPR, Your Oval Office Radio
Talostastic and Melissa Rose hosted Tuesday night's show, with guests Secretary of State NewAzazel, a new player (I couldn't understand his name), CoT Supreme Commander potato134, and Dr Luis.
Bonus Buds: Ajay's phone number at the 37:30 mark.
Upcoming eNPR Shows:
Next Friday-- Election Eve-- Talos and Melissa Rose will host the Bigass POTUS Debate. Citizens are asked to submit questions for the candidates-- post them in the Comments to this article!
This will be the last eNPR of the current term.
Co SecMeds George Armstrong Custer and Melissa Rose
"I would be willing, yes glad, to see a battle every day during my life."
Staff Writers Mourning Star, Bucephalus92, Phoenix Quinn, Talostastic and Kelly J. Brown
WHPR Day 2143
SoKorea and Chile; War Map & Analysis; eNPR
We must be appreciative of our Bros' determination to stand with us despite this current hardship. When TWO was leaving them alone and they had a good set of bonuses, the Mexicans threw themselves into this war on our behalf.
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I am intrigued by the candy cane states. Is this a sign that Christmas is coming or just that peppermints are popular right now? 😃
According to S.korean citizen " does it matter either to stay with CoT or not? does it matter to stay alone? does it matter which there is no where to go?" Actually, nothing makes it any different. funny thing is whether we stay CoT or not, we only get help from our old friends.....I am not a politician, so I do not
know whether eSK government did show up to CoT meeting or not. I need to tell "sc potato"
which "do it or act it when you say or promise." although, we left CoT, we will always be with our
long allies. Cheer with our allies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fight back yeah right. We hardly do that now.
Div 4 has pretty much evaporated on our side.
And well our current CP who is he again?
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One thing you can remark on, when conversing about Japanese culture, in general, is that it's, um, quirky. Most Japanese pop culture has had a hard time finding a foothold in the minds and hearts of the rest of the world, ignoring of course the phenomenal hold of Pokémon on the avid minds and anxious hearts of the world's youth, but we won't go there. There's nothing particularly averse about the pop culture of Japan, it's just, um…quirky.
That's not to say that quirky is bad. Not at all. I love Japanese culture, both the traditional past and the contemporary present of the small string of islands. One Star's Triangulum falls right in line with most of Japanese culture—it, too, is quirky, and delightfully so, even if a little less filling than some of the better electronic music out there.
From the strangely dissonant mixture of the first track, "The Jelly is Set!," a song featured on a previous EP titled The Jelly is Set!, a playful tone is set for the rest of the album; thankfully, the rest of the album does not disappoint. Every rhythm is a meticulous combination of electronica that manages to sound uncontrived and fun.
The chorus laid over the funky bass drum driven rhythm of "Cyril's Comic" would be haunting given a less lively backdrop. "Megalomaniac Ant" is an underwater trip with an accordion and what is purportedly a small insect that has supposed designs on himself perhaps one day ruling the earth, but the music certainly manages not to sound gloomy or ridicules, only amusing. The title track, however, manages to sound serious, and comes off as a beautiful dirge-like song with vocals and guitar that would feel at home within any gloomy contraption built by Billy Corgan and bandmates (er, Billy Corgan). Even some of the digital haze during "E.U.R.O.P.A." is reminiscent of some of Jane's Addiction's hazy rhythms, particularly those from their "Ritual De Lo Habitual." There's nothing new or innovative here just trippy tracks from Japan.
On the down side, Triangulum is representative of most electronic music—it's fun for a listen or two but doesn't hold up well to repeated listenings. There's no real meat to sink your teeth into. Most listeners will find themselves looking elsewhere for better electronic tunes upon which to engorge themselves. That's not to say the album isn't lively or fun, just that Triangulum is really only an appetizer for bigger and better meals.
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This weekend's prep football playoff previews
Nov. 15, 2012 at 5:15 a.m.
Class 4A, Division I Bi-District
Victoria East Titans at San Antonio Harlandale Indians
• 7:30 p.m., Harlandale Memorial Stadium, San Antonio
• Notes: East (3-7) makes its third consecutive playoff appearance and will go on the road to play Harlandale (8-2) for the first time. East is the second seed from District 30. Harlandale is the top seed from District 29. East is coming off a 77-27 loss to Calallen, the most points it has yielded in a game in the program's history. Harlandale is coming off a 42-36 win over San Antonio McCollum. East's Jonathan Ortega has passed for 987 yards and 13 touchdowns and rushed for 505 yards and eight touchdowns, and Deondric Lofton has 35 receptions for 819 yards and 10 touchdowns. Harlandale's Brandon Ramon has passed for 2,108 yards and 21 touchdowns, Nicholas Martinez has rushed for 1,087 yards and 16 touchdowns, and Nathan Ibarra and Jonathan Rodriguez have combined for 107 catches for 1,364 yards and 14 touchdowns. The winner will play the Flour Bluff-Missions Veterans Memorial winner in the area round.
• Radio: KNAL, 1410 AM
Class 4A, Division II Bi-District
Calhoun Sandcrabs vs. Floresville Tigers
• 7:30 p.m., Calallen Wildcat Stadium, Corpus Christi
• Notes: Calhoun (9-0) and Floresville (8-2) were district opponents the last two years and Calhoun won both meetings. Calhoun and Floresville also played in the bi-district playoffs in 2007 and 2008 and Calhoun won both games. Calhoun is making its seventh straight playoff appearance and is the top seed in District 30. Floresville is the second seed in District 29. Calhoun is ranked No. 8 in the Class 4A state poll. Calhoun is playing for the first time since a 61-42 win over Victoria East on Nov. 2. Floresville has won two straight since losing to Medina Valley. Calhoun's Hunter Boerm has rushed for 1,483 yards and 21 touchdowns. Floresville's Hector Villegas has rushed for 1,144 yards and 13 touchdowns. The winner plays the Edcouch-Elsa-Corpus Christi Miller winner in the area round.
• Radio: KITE, 93.3 FM
Class 3A, Division I Bi-District
El Campo Ricebirds vs. La Grange Leopards
• 7:30 p.m., Memorial Stadium, Victoria
• Notes: El Campo (10-0) and La Grange (8-2) won their respective district titles, but meet in the first round by virtue of having the largest average daily attendance of the playoff teams from their districts. El Campo won the District 25 championship. La Grange captured the District 26 title. El Campo is ranked No. 8 in the Class 3A state poll and is making its seventh consecutive playoff appearance. El Campo last played in Memorial Stadium in 2009, winning 31-17 over Victoria Memorial. La Grange defeated Yoakum 49-22 in the 2000 Class 3A, Division II regional playoffs at Memorial Stadium before going on to win the state championship. El Campo and La Grange each led their districts in defense. El Campo has yielded an average of 197 yards per game, and La Grange has given up an average of 224.3 yards per game. El Campo's Jack Davis has rushed for 1,005 yards and 12 touchdowns, Montray Johnson has rushed for 977 yards and 12 touchdowns, and Bryce Brandl has rushed for 771 yards and 13 touchdowns. La Grange's Logan Vinklarek has passed for 1,391 yards and seven touchdowns, and Rodney Filmore has rushed for 1,238 yards and nine touchdowns. The winner plays the Somerset-Boerne winner in the regional round.
• Radio: KULP, 1390 AM & KBUK, 104.9 FM
Class 3A, Division II Bi-District
Cuero Gobblers vs. Bellville Brahmas
• 7:30 p.m., Dragon Stadium, Round Rock
• Notes: Cuero (5-5) and Bellville (7-3) split a pair of non-district games in 2010 and 2011. Cuero won 28-8 at home in 2010 and Bellville won 21-13 at home in 2011. Cuero returns to the playoffs after a one-year absence as the second seed in District 26. Bellville is the top seed in District 25. Cuero lost its first two district games before winning its last three. Bellville has won four straight games since losing to district champion El Campo. Bellville is averaging 351.9 yards of offense per game, and Cuero is averaging 336.5. Cuero's Blake Reeve has passed for 1,535 yards and 12 touchdowns, D'Anthony Hopkins and Ray Horton have combined to rush for 1,325 yards and 12 touchdowns, and Justin Rossett and Ross Riemenschneider have combined for 79 catches for 1,059 yards and nine touchdowns. Bellville's LeKieath Nunn has rushed for 736 yards and nine touchdowns, and Bronson Allen has rushed for 674 yards and seven touchdowns. The winner plays the Wimberley-La Vernia winner in the area round.
• Radio: KBAR, 100.9 FM
Class 2A, Division I Bi-District
Edna Cowboys vs. Lago Vista Vikings
• 7:30 p.m., New Braunfels Canyon
• Notes: Edna (7-3) and Lago Vista (7-3) square off on Canyon's red turf field. Edna is the second seed in District 14. Lago Vista is the third seed in District 13. Edna is making its second consecutive playoff appearance. Teams had a common opponent in Refugio, ranked No. 1 in the Class 2A state poll. Refugio beat Edna 56-0 and defeated Lago Vista 28-12. Edna's other losses came to No. 7 Hallettsville and Class 3A Yoakum. Lago Vista's other losses came to McGregor and No. 2 Cameron Yoe. Edna is averaging 347.4 yards of offense per game. Edna's Dominic Gosson has rushed for 895 yards and 11 touchdowns, DeQuan Cantu has passed for 644 yards and seven touchdowns and rushed for 432 yards and six touchdowns, and DeOntae Jones has five interceptions for 117 return yards and one touchdown. The winner plays George West in the area round.
• Radio: KIOX, 96.1 FM
• Hallettsville (10-0) plays Odem-Luling winner in area round.
Class 2A, Division II Bi-District
• Refugio (10-0) plays Rogers-Hitchcock winner in area round.
• East Bernard (10-0) plays Banquete-Dilley winner in area round.
• Karnes City (9-1) plays Blanco-Danbury winner in area round.
Class 1A, Division I Bi-District
Ganado Indians vs. Ben Bolt Badgers
• 7:30 p.m., Pirate Stadium, Mathis
• Notes: Ganado (7-3) makes its fifth consecutive playoff appearance when it takes on Ben Bolt (7-2). Ganado is the third seed in District 15. Ben Bolt is the second seed in District 16. Ganado won seven straight games before ending the season with district losses to Shiner and Three Rivers. Ben Bolt has won two straight games since losing to Bruni and La Villa. Ganado is limiting opponents to an average of 213.9 yards per game, and has averaged 286.7 rushing yards per game. Ganado's Clay Vesely has rushed for 1,122 yards and 11 touchdowns, and Billy Jones has rushed for 641 yards and six touchdowns. Ben Bolt's Albert Gonzalez has passed for 1,186 yards and seven touchdowns. The winner plays Weimar in the area round.
• Internet: www.kulpradio.com
• Shiner (9-1) plays Ozona-Holland winner in area round.
• Weimar (6-4) plays Ganado-Ben Bolt winner in area round.
Class 1A, Division II Bi-District
Runge Yellowjackets vs. Granger Lions
• 7:30 p.m., Canyon Lake, Fischer
• Notes: Runge (8-2) makes its first playoff appearance since 1997 against Granger (5-5). Runge is the second seed in District 14. Granger is the third seed in District 13. Runge is seeking its first playoff win since 1996 when it defeated Sabinal 10-9 in the bi-district round. Runge won its first seven games before losing a non-district game to Yorktown and ended the season with a loss to district champion Falls City. Granger lost to Burton and Bartlett in district play. Runge's Dylan Torres has rushed for 1,011 yards and eight touchdowns, Rob Molina has rushed for 731 yards and 14 touchdowns, and Jeric Esparza has five interceptions for 75 return yards and one touchdown. The winner plays D'Hanis in the area round.
TAPPS Division III Area
Fort Worth Calvary Christian Conquerors at Sacred Heart Indians
• 7:30 p.m., Hallettsville Brahma Memorial Stadium
• Notes: Hallettsville Sacred Heart (7-3) makes its 25th consecutive playoff appearance when it plays Fort Worth Calvary (6-4). Sacred Heart won the Division IV state championship last season. Sacred Heat defeated Calvary 39-8 in the 2007 Division IV state championship game. Sacred Heart got to host the game after winning the District 5 championship. Calvary Christian finished fourth in District 1. Sacred Heart has won seven straight games since opening the season with three losses and is coming off 28-21 win over Shiner St. Paul. Calvary ended the regular season with a 49-8 win over Kennedale Fellowship Academy. Sacred Heart's Jonathan Vanek has rushed for 1,321 yards and 17 touchdowns. The winner plays the Houston Cypress Christian-Marble Falls Faith Academy winner in the regional round.
St. Paul Cardinals vs. Temple Central Texas Christian Lions
• 7:30 p.m., Tiger Stadium, Rockdale
• Notes: Shiner St. Paul (6-3) makes its 27th consecutive playoff appearance when it plays Central Texas Christian (6-4). St. Paul advanced to the Division IV state final last season. St. Paul finished second in District 5. Central Texas Christian finished second in District 4. St. Paul is coming off a 28-21 loss to Hallettsville Sacred Heart that ended a five-game winning streak. Central Texas Christian ended the regular season with a 41-6 win over Waco Texas Christian. St. Paul's Adam Hollenbach has rushed for 1,279 yards and 23 touchdowns, and Martin Kennedy has rushed for 738 yards and nine touchdowns, has 166 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and has returned two punts for touchdowns. The winner plays the McKinney Christian-League City Bay Area Christian winner in the regional round.
• Radio: KTXM, 99.9 FM & KYKM, 92.5 FM. Internet: www.texasthunderradio.com
Class 3A, Division II Bi-District
Yoakum Bulldogs vs. Wharton Tigers
• 7 p.m., Memorial Stadium, Victoria
• Notes: Wharton (7-3) is making its second straight playoff appearance and Yoakum (6-4) is back in the postseason for the first time since 2009. Yoakum and Wharton met in the 2004 Division II bi-district playoffs and Yoakum captured a 40-21 win. Yoakum is the top seed in District 26. Wharton is the second seed in District 25. Teams had common opponents in Cuero and Columbus. Yoakum beat Columbus 27-25 in its season opener and defeated Cuero 28-21. Wharton lost to Cuero 20-19 in its season opener and beat Columbus 39-22. Wharton has not played since Nov. 2 when it beat Royal 56-0. Yoakum beat Giddings 35-14 last week to clinch a playoff berth. Yoakum's Chase Hermes has passed for 1,400 yards and 12 touchdowns, Tra'vontae Hights has rushed for 457 yards and seven touchdowns and passed for 329 yards and four touchdowns, and Keith Ratley and T.J. Hights have combined for 61 receptions for 1,384 yards and 13 touchdowns. Wharton's Bartee Grissom has passed for 1,306 yards and 15 touchdowns, despite missing the last two games with an ankle injury, Alfred Pinkney has rushed for 994 yards and 11 touchdowns, and Leeshad O'Neal and Dontay Bell have combined for 55 catches for 1,008 yards and 11 touchdowns. The winner will play the Navarro-Pleasanton winner in the area round.
• Radio: KTXM, 99.5 FM, KYKM, 92.5 FM & KKHA, 92.5 FM. Internet: www.texasthunderradio.com
Compiled by Mike Forman


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Socceroo McKay released by Chinese club
Matt McKay has been released by his Chinese club Changchun Yatai and says he will consider a move back to the A-League to get regular game time ahead of the Socceroos' World Cup campaign.
The 30-year-old has joined skipper Lucas Neill as one of the Socceroos' players left clubless just a year out from Brazil.
Free agent McKay, who captained Brisbane to their first A-League championship in 2010-11, has been heavily linked to a return to the Roar after mutually agreeing with the club to terminate his contract just six months in.
"In think this is the best move for me personally and the club going forward," he said.
"I'm delighted to leave. I've been struggling to live there it's been a difficult league.
"But I've been playing and I've been doing well and the club were happy to keep me but I just felt it wasn't helping my game and I'm free now and I can do what I want."
McKay, who has been a regular starter in coach Holger Osieck's sides and playing in all four World Cup qualifiers in June, says ensuring his Socceroos spot is his top priority.
"The national team is obviously my first priority and I will find a club that will help me develop as a player," he said.
"Club-wise I'm a free agent now so anywhere's possible. I'll work and find the best option for me.
"I was playing regularly and wherever I go that's a priority."
McKay, who had a stint with Scottish club Rangers and in Korea since leaving the Roar in 2011, played week-in, week-out out as a midfielder at Changchun but says the Chinese Super League didn't afford him the exposure the A-League did.
"The A-League is such a good competition. I know, I've been there, I've played my six seasons," he said.
"It's a competition where everyone sees you. You're under pressure.
"In Asia, I've been in China and Korea, no one watches those games. I'm playing every week but no one knows how I'm going, what positions I'm playing or how I'm doing.
"There's a lot of pressure in the A-League, it's a great competition, and I've always had a lot of time for the A-League.
"I'm open to seeing what's best now, be that overseas or in Australia. I'll wait and see."
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Aug 31, 2012 at 10:16 am
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - One of the Twin Cities' biggest health care mergers in two decades is on the horizon.
HealthPartners and Park Nicollet have signed an agreement to join operations. If federal and state regulators approve, the merged companies would create the state's second-largest hospital system by revenue, behind Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
The hospitals and clinics involved will keep the names of their health care systems. The merger expands HealthPartners' network of physicians and adds an array of specialty clinics. For the smaller Park Nicollet, it provides a more prominent market position against Allina and Fairview.
The Star Tribune (http://tinyurl.com/9huhxxg) says the merged system will also be linked to HealthPartners' insurance plan, which covers 1.4 million people, primarily in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
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Volunteer Tuesdays March 2013
Service & Leadership Council
Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 4:00 PM - Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 8:00 PM (CST)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
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Event Details
Every Tuesday, the Student Involvement Center in cooperation with the
Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley, have organized opportunities for
students to get into the local communities and give back.
Each week, a different community agency will be served so students can
experience the flavor of some of the agencies in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area
that need our help.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 4:00 PM - Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 8:00 PM (CST)
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Our programs include: Semester of Service, Stop & Serve, Days of Service, National Volunteer Week, and Leadership Development Programs.
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The PB360 is the size of CD jewel case; try holding one in the hand to see how it feels.
The PB301 is closer in size to a DVD case.
Reading on the PB360 is like reading a (very thin, very light) paperback. Since you have fine-grained font size control for DRM-free ebooks it really is going to be up to you to choose higher pixel density a font face/size combo that suits you.
6" in screen devices are not cumbersome but for *my* tastes, 5" is the sweet spot: I have two 6" devices, plus a 4" PocketPC, but these days I do the bulk of my reading on the PB360; it weighs about the same as the PocketPC with much better battery life and it has slightly sharper text than the 6" screens (smaller size + same resolution = higher pixel density).
If you still can't decide for the 360, you might want to wait for the 302 which will have better ergonomics than the 301 in a six inch size. But it *will* be more expensive because off the WiFi and touch screen.
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It's Not Easy Feeling Different
Source: Feeling Different: Being the "Other" in US Workplaces
How to cite this product: Catalyst. It's Not Easy Feeling Different. New York: Catalyst, January 16, 2014.
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Utah Jazz: Fesenko close to deal with Ukrainian team
B Russ Ephraim, UTAug. 24, 2011 12:22 a.m.
@ Draft dumbie
Your not dumb at all. I agree if they don't sign Fes they are not serious about the matchups championship basketball requires in a seven game series againts the contenders in todays NBA. You have to defend the paint. Good insite thanks.
Draft dumbie Farmington, UTAug. 11, 2011 10:22 p.m.
If the Jazz do not re-sign Fez, it will be a sign that they don't think they have a chance to do anything in the playoffs for many years. Going deep into the playoffs is a matter of matchups, and a team needs to pick up role players for the purpose of important matchups. Even though two of the really big NBA centers retired this year (Shaq and Yao Ming), there are still a couple of really big centers in the league that could give teams fits in the playoffs--Andrew Bynum with LA and Marc Gasol of Memphis.
None of the other centers on the Jazz have the bulk and size to effectively guard either one of those guys. Although Fesenko clearly has his faults and has not developed as quickly as a lot of fans (and perhaps Jazz management) would like, he still gives the Jazz something that a lot of teams just don't have--a really big center who can effectively guard other really big centers.
And, as some other comments have pointed out, he oftentimes is also very effective at shutting down the paint against teams who have players who can go to the hole.
Kakashi Tokyo, JapanJuly 31, 2011 7:07 p.m.
Everyone has an opinion...i know that...but believing that Kanter is a mistake...is probably wrong...have you seen him play with the team yet? Hold all your doubts until you've seen the guy play for 2 years...Its unfair if you judge rookies like that...yeah they may be new...but that doesnt mean they dont have the skills...you gave Fesenko four years...better give Kanter his 4 before doubting him...i noticed this on Jazz Fans...everyone is quick to shoot an unheard rookie down...examples...John Stockton...and the recent Gordon Hayward...who exploded down the stretch at the end of the season...I also saw this guy on Film...blaming management when they drafted stockton...Come on People...don't you know how to be positive for once?...am i the only one here...who thinks the Lineup is scary good? and yes...i am not a fan of Fesenko...since he reminds me of Greg Ostertag...but if you play him on certain matchups...his bulk and height are assets...but unless he gets his head straight...im not willing to give him 20 mins...
TerryHaimes Sturgis, MSJuly 31, 2011 9:19 a.m.
He is the only person that I know of that can deal with Howard, Nene and the often injured fellow with the Lakers. Problem is Jazz have a glut up front and will probably bet the farm on Kantor which I believe to be a mistake.
Some say that Pat Riley didn't take over the coaching duties again because he doesn't believe you can win it all without a dominating center. They are probably saying that Dallas proved him right.
All you Fesenko doubters get a copy of the Majic game in Orlando.
Doctor J Manti, UTJuly 31, 2011 8:15 a.m.
This guy is big...physically he is an amazing force....mentally and emotionally, something is not connecting for this man.
I still think he he could settle in somewhere and have a career. Maybe Denver or Houston....maybe Afgahnastan, or Madagascar???
LKA Tremonton, UTJuly 27, 2011 5:35 p.m.
The Jazz are not stupid. Fess will not be back.
Kakashi Tokyo, JapanJuly 27, 2011 5:17 p.m.
The problem is...if...and that's a big IF...there's an NBA Season this year...There would be so few minutes to spare at the 4-5...Kanter Jefferson Memo Favors and Millsap would get those minutes...but even if...Fes isnt that good...you just cant teach size and bulk...even if he is frustrating to watch...with the way the lineup is...someone's gotta give...and i Think Millsap is getting ready to be a SF
B Russ Ephraim, UTJuly 26, 2011 4:58 p.m.
I would like to see Fes get another chance here if Corbin would use and develop him. Jerry Sloan never would give him much of a chance even after he proved he could shut down the paint and guard the rim. I too became frustrated with the rash of petty injuries but I believe Sloans treatment of him had something to do with his lack of desire. The guy could be a valuable backup center on a team that is willing to use him and make him feel like he is part of the team.
ChuloDO Salt Lake City, UTJuly 26, 2011 4:02 p.m.
The weakness in the argument of the Fes haters is that even with his offensive ineptness and underwhelming off-court work ethic, the team did better with him on the court than off it, more often than not. And it's not like the likes of Jefferson (and previously Okur and Boozer) had any semblance of policing the paint like Fes did. Time after time, the paint shut down when Fes was on the court, and defensively his biggest problem was being too aggressive at times, whereas the alternatives were content with matador D.
If Sloan and Corbin had used him more strategically for 10 minutes (when he was doing poorly) to 20 minutes (when he was tearing it up) per game, then he would've developed better. If Sloan and Corbin had used the entire team more strategically -- analyzing matchups, carefully orchestrating substitutions, and enforcing performance on the court -- Utah would have had a significantly better record. (Last year, the consolation was a #3 pick; in previous years, though, it meant being cheated out of a deeper run in the playoffs and likely a ring or two.)
COOL HAND LUKE Old Ephraims Grave, UTJuly 26, 2011 3:52 p.m.
I think the kid should stay on. He really wasn't given a chance to play much. Even with the losing season, and where games really didn't mean anything at the end, they should have given the younger kids more playing time. I want to see some hard nosed play like Ol' Bill Lamber used to dish out Foul someone HARD already!! Bunch of puss-n-boot prima donnas..
ed Los Olivos, CAJuly 26, 2011 1:19 p.m.
I guess I should have said better than some of the 3rd string centers in the league.
Jazz-Nation Lehi, UTJuly 26, 2011 1:10 p.m.
The Fesenko experiment didn't pan out for the Jazz, that does not mean that other teams won't want to take a chance on him. The Jazz are loaded at the 4-5! Fes never improved as a Jazz-man, so why would we keep the guy to sit at the end of the bench? I am on the Enes Kanter band-wagon now! GO JAZZ!
The Great Houdini Rye, COJuly 26, 2011 12:02 p.m.
Not much of a loss,he never worked hard and never lived up to expectations,kinda like a big version of cj miles,adios and hopefully take miles with you
bgl Santa Monica, CAJuly 26, 2011 11:52 a.m.
Let's hope his coaches listen to so many seasoned and intelligent Jazz fans who will be the first to tell you that, if Jerry Sloan would have simply given Fes the keys to the caddy and built the team around him, he would have turned into the next Hakeem Olajuwan. (Note: This is being written with tongue firmly planted in left cheek and eyes rolling heavenward.)
ouisc Farmington, UTJuly 26, 2011 11:27 a.m.
I'd like to see Fes stay with the Jazz. But since there is no NBA, I see no reason why Fes shouldn't move on. The NBA and the NBAPA are barely even acknowledging each other's existence. Free agents who are interested in playing basketball again this year really should be looking outside of the NBA.
JFFR Salt Lake City, UTJuly 26, 2011 11:09 a.m.
I wouldn't say he is better than most 2nd or 3rd centers (just to list a few Jazz centers... Collins, Carr, Foster, Manning...all hands down better than Fess) He really wasn't ever that good. He just has potential to be good.
ed Los Olivos, CAJuly 26, 2011 9:19 a.m.
I hope he comes back. A lot of big guys have struggled at the free throw line: Wilt, Russell, Shaq. I am not saying he is one of those guys but he can be productive, even while missing free throws. I can take him for what he is: 2nd or 3rd center. He is better than most in the league at that role.....and that is all he is being paid to be. He still has a lot of up-side.
Anonymous Infinity American Fork, UTJuly 26, 2011 9:03 a.m.
Whoever said that Fesenko was an NBA calibre player? He is ludicrous anyway you look at it. He isn't even a journeyman practice player. Goodbye and see you later my friend. The guy is a joke. Can't practice on his own and at least should a close in hook shot and shot 70% plus in free throws? The NBA is going to turn into a Euro-Western Hemosphere league if this keeps on going the way the draft happened this year. Until the league owners and players union get their act together, this league is going to get very ugly. These overpriced prima donas along with the $100 plus jersies, shoes and other paraphenalia is sickening. Ticket prices are beyond belief. And all the beer and other products supporting this phoney baloney. The season is far too long. We'll probably get a settlement and have 60 games left to play. That is more than long enough. All of these professional leagues are alienating the fans with their work stoppages and disagreements.
LKA Tremonton, UTJuly 26, 2011 8:07 a.m.
Good bye and good ridance. For those of you that think he could still be usefull I have some beach front property just outside Malad.
JFFR Salt Lake City, UTJuly 26, 2011 7:54 a.m.
I'll miss Fes. I didn't realize he's only 24... I wouldn't mind if he stayed around for the league minimum. I saw great improvement in him last year. He just struggles to finish plays, once he can learn to do that he could contribute to an NBA team.
JohnJacobJingleHeimerSchmidt Beverly Hills, CAJuly 25, 2011 9:58 p.m.
Fubecao Alexandria, VAJuly 25, 2011 8:52 p.m.
Is this a temporary thing while the lockout drags on (a la Deron Williams), or is he quitting the NBA for good to go home?
Jazzsmack Holladay, UTJuly 25, 2011 8:21 p.m.
Considering he never had coach that would coach him...
but then what center ever developed under sloan in 23 years? (remember eaton was before sloan, give credit to frank layden)
Peter Coyotl West Jordan, UTJuly 25, 2011 8:18 p.m.
Best of luck to the kid. Hopefully the moderators do not censor this post like they do all my other posts.
CougarBlue Heber City, UTJuly 25, 2011 7:57 p.m.
Dasvidanya (the best I could spell goodbye in Russian/Ukranian)
scalman Temecula, CAJuly 25, 2011 7:24 p.m.
He hasn't signed yet, and I hope he doesn't sign with the Ukranian team. If you read this Fes, know that you still have supporters among Utah fans. I want to see you back, and I want to see you improve here as a Jazzman. As always, good luck, and as always, keep working on those free throws.
cowboy99 South Jordan, UTJuly 25, 2011 5:06 p.m.
I don't care how big he is he missed more games over stupid stuff than any player on the team. Sick, bump on the head, some girl at school hurt his feelings. Hardly tough enough to center a defense.
The team last year was too soft especially on defense we need to add some toughness here.
JohnJacobJingleHeimerSchmidt Beverly Hills, CAJuly 25, 2011 4:29 p.m.
I'm shattered....wait, no I'm not.
1984 for life Salt Lake City, UTJuly 25, 2011 2:47 p.m.
See you Fez.
Jazz Source Alpine, UTJuly 25, 2011 1:36 p.m.
This guy presents quite the quandry.
His size and athletic talent (in relation to his size) are mouth-watering.
His work ethic and on-the-court performance make O'Connor throw up in his mouth.
He still can't shoot a free throw to save his soul but you can't teach size. If the Jazz could sign him for cheap/around league minimum amount then he is a worthwhile deep bench role player for spot minutes.
We have been waiting several years now and there has not been alot of improvement...some but not alot.
Too bad----given the tools has you have to say it is more his own fault for not improving.


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Slow Wine: A New Wine Guide from Slow Food International
Review reposted from FoxNews.com
What the heck is a slow wine? Is it a vino you portion out drip-by-drip? Is it anything like a sloe gin?
Well, no. It is none of those things. But it is a new set of guidelines that might help you drink a little bit better, a little more easily.
This past week, some friends across the Atlantic – you know, the ones who know a thing or two about wine and food (think Italian, not French) introduced for the first time in English the brown, blue, and white 343-page guide, Slow Wine 2012 ($25, Chelsea Green). Originally published in Italian, the compact, soft-cover compendium of wine reviews is an offshoot of Slow Food, the seasonally-focused, eco-friendly, flavor-centric movement. . . .
Represented by the symbol of a snail, restaurants or products approved by the Slow Food get the organization's logo to display in their window or on their package—and that goes for wine, too.
"We're doing away with the point system. It's outdated and superficial. Most consumers try to pick 90-point and above wines, and miss many good wines that don't make the scores," said the Guide's Editor-in-Chief Fabio Giavedoni, pointing out that wine and food should be considered in the same light. "No one has ever asked, 'What point score does this cheese have?'"
Indeed, the purpose of the guide is to simplify a curious drinker's decision-making by doling out good, meaningful information, as opposed to what many wine drinkers are beginning to consider arbitrary numbers. And for those who just want a nice bottle of wine to bring home for dinner, simply scanning the local wine shop or grocery store's abundant shelves can be enough of a head-scratcher.
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Revellers gear up for Eid 'staycations'
Dubai/Abu Dhabi: Tour operators in Dubai have reported a fully booked schedule over the Eid holidays as thousands of revellers embark on 'staycations' in the UAE and trips to hot spots in neighbouring countries.
Road trips, picnics and desert safaris are among festive plans as hundreds more are expected to flock to beaches, parks and hills to take advantage of the extended weekend — three days off for the private sector and four days for the public sector, starting on Thursday.
In Dubai, desert safari packages are the most popular among tourists. City Tours that include visiting the 'old' and 'modern' Dubai come in second. "We have a lot of bookings this week, and there are no more seats in most of our tour packages. The busiest time is this Friday and Saturday. So we will accept additional bookings based on seat availability," Tharun Alukkal, tours consultant at Sun and Sky Travel and Tourism, told Gulf News.
"We have seen progress this year inbound tourism-wise.
"Last year, it was a bit down but it's becoming better now. People want to see both old and modern Dubai to know from where it all started. They want to know the history of UAE," he added.
The changing weather serves as a good push factor for city tour activities, a representative from Dubai Travel and Tourist Services who offer dinner cruises, city tours and desert safaris, said.
"We are fully booked for this week and this is the time when more people are coming in because of the good weather, as it is almost winter time," the representative told Gulf News.
While Desert Dunes Tourism is busy for its range of offerings this week, Adrar Hussain, its operations and marketing manager, said that more has to be done to further promote the cultural and heritage sites of Dubai to tourists and residents alike.
"Around 20 per cent of our clients want to go to heritage sites, while the rest prefer to see the modern Dubai. There is a need to raise awareness on old Dubai and heritage sites to market it to people and include it in the promotions," Hussain said.
Meanwhile, residents planning trips at home and abroad spoke of their travel plans for Eid.
"We traditionally go to Al Ain for the greenery or to beauty spot Khor Fakkan in Fujairah for the beach and sea views during Eid, and I hope to be outdoors this time too," said Sharjah resident Khurshid Ahmad, an Indian media producer in his 60s.
Another fan of Khor Fakkan, Irfan Lankar, a 30-year-old Indian expat in Dubai, added: "I want to be there for Eid, the place has got great beaches. We're going to go jet-skiing with friends, trekking and exploring ancient monuments."
His Pakistani colleague, Khalid Khan, 32, said he prefers the peace and quiet of Al Ain. "The weather's expected to be cooler there. I'm going to have a barbeque with family. There's also the Jebel Hafeet Mountain there, with stunning views."
Serbian expat Jelena Magdic, a 37-year-old laser therapist in Dubai, said she wants to unwind at a resort.
"Last Eid I went to Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi. This time I want to go to a resort to relax."
Abu Dhabi residents are also planning travel within the country with some saying Dubai was their top choice.
Gadeer Al Kheshen, a Lebanese communications executive, said she was looking forward to Eid entertainment events at Dubai malls.
"I want to spend the holidays with my two children and husband in Dubai, I'm browsing the internet to find activities at malls to make a plan," said Gadeer.
Meanwhile, Jordanian secretary in Abu Dhabi, Luma Saeed, said: "Dubai Creek is my favourite place where I want to spend my leisure time. I always enjoy the Abra [boat] ride across the creek and wouldn't miss it for the Eid holidays."
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CAPTAIN BEEFHEART – Rare 1980 Detroit Concert Released
May 9, 2014, 3 years ago
Much to the excitement of Captain Beefheart fans worldwide, on April 28th Gonzo Multimedia will be released on CD a rare live recording of the Captain in concert at Harpo's in Detroit, Michigan on December 11th, 1980. Don Van Vliet (born Don Glen Vliet; January 15, 1941 – December 17, 2010) was an American musician, singer-songwriter, artist and poet known by the stage name Captain Beefheart. His musical work was conducted with a rotating ensemble of musicians called the Magic Band (1965–1982), with whom he recorded 13 studio albums. Noted for his powerful singing voice with its wide range, Van Vliet also played the harmonica, saxophone and numerous other wind instruments. His music blended rock, blues and psychedelic with avant-garde and contemporary experimental composition. Beefheart was also known for exercising an almost dictatorial control over his supporting musicians, and for often constructing myths about his life.
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Known for his enigmatic personality and relationship with the public, Van Vliet made few public appearances after his retirement from music (and from his Beefheart persona) in 1982. He pursued a career in art, an interest that originated in his childhood talent for sculpture, and a venture that proved to be his most financially secure. His expressionist paintings and drawings command high prices, and have been exhibited in art galleries and museums across the world. Van Vliet died in 2010, having suffered from multiple sclerosis for many years.
This new CD catches the Captain live on stage in 1980 during Doc At The Radar Station tour.
Tracklisting:"Nowadays A Woman's Gotta Hit A Man"
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Johannesburg - Gautrain train drivers and conductors are ready to embark on a strike because of what they claim are unfair working conditions.
Utatu-Sarhwu (South African Railways and Harbours Workers Union) claims there are many problems regarding train drivers and conductors, including staff members not being allowed to use the trains to get to and from work, being made to work long hours and being refused permission to use lifts if the escalators are not working.
The Sandton Gautrain station is 1km deep and staff have to walk up and down the stairs when the escalators are out of order.
Union spokesman Neels Haasbroek said there was great unhappiness among the staff members.
Among the other problems he said they faced are:
* They claim they are made to sign key performance indicators every three months, but don't get any money when they achieve them, while management does.
* They work eight days in a row, resulting in drivers being fatigued while still having to drive trains.
* Conditions at Park station are not safe because there is still a lot of dust from construction.
* There are electricity boxes in their rest rooms.
* Drivers' seats are not comfortable, causing kidney problems and backache.
* They are not allowed to use trains when they are off duty, or even get discounts, while their Metrorail counterparts use the trains for free and get discounts for their friends and family.
* The human resources executive has allegedly been campaigning for employees to resign from the union, promising an 8 percent increase to prevent staff from going on strike.
* Some employees have been given final written warnings for discussing the alleged appalling working conditions.
* Train drivers' entry-level salary is R13 500, and conductors get R6 500, while the Metrorail entry-level pay is R21 000 and R15 000.
Bombela Operating Company spokesman Errol Braithwaite said the company was currently engaged in wage negotiations with its staff through the relevant unions.
"These are at a sensitive stage and being conducted through the proper channels. It would be detrimental to these negotiations to respond to disingenuous allegations from anonymous persons in the media.
"The company remains fully compliant with labour, health and safety regulations and is committed to upholding the welfare of its staff and interests of customers."
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A Los Angeles man has pleaded guilty to federal charges saying he was part of a telemarketing scam that solicited more than $9 million for independent films.
Federal prosecutors say 45-year-old Robert Ramirez entered the plea Wednesday on one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud, wire fraud, and the sale of unregistered securities, which carries a 5-year maximum sentence.
He is the last of nine defendants in the case to plead guilty. None have been sentenced yet.
According to prosecutors, the defendants lied to investors nationwide and falsely promised 1,000 percent returns.
The indictment alleges telemarketers for Q Media Assets LLC fraudulently raised about $9 million for a film called "Eye of the Dolphin" and a sequel. The film made about $70,000, and the sequel went straight to video.


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Take part in Shasta College's pre-Broadway production of the new fall musical," The Fourth Messenger," with open auditions happening 7-10 p.m., July 29-31 in the Shasta College Theatre, or call 242-2375 for a private appointment.
Come prepared with a monologue and ready to sing. Characters range in age from 18 to 60 and older.
Director Casy Cann has arranged to bring this new musical to Shasta College for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for community actors and actresses to be a part of the production before it heads off for its Broadway debut. The Fourth Messenger is filled with addictive melodies and subtle, intricate harmonies for a unique and memorable musical experience. David Fraser will create enchanting sets, with costume creation by Hilary Fahey.
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By Jerry Cagle
From: Tucson, AZ
Jul 9, 2006
rating: 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R
|Easy ground between B2 and B3, but don't fall unless you want a memorial plaque with your name on it embedded in the rock at the base of the route...
By Desicon
Jul 13, 2006
rating: 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
Scott and Jerry:
I have done this climb a number of times, and I've wondered myself if another bolt should be added simply because so many of the climbers here do not bother carrying any gear up with them. The smallest of the Lowe Tricams, pink cord, can be used if protection is desired, about three feet above B2, and there are several cracks that will take small nuts.
About five years ago, a member of the First Ascent team explained that they thought the placement of a bolt between the current B2 and B3 might "look silly and be of minimal safety use" as the best face rock for it is only three feet up from B2. The next solid placement available would put a bolt on the horizontal apron area below B3, and might set up a situation of rope drag for those climbing on quick-draws. Beats me.
Anyway, I'll pass on this information to the FA team if any of them are still in town.
By JTC
Sep 19, 2011
There is a bolt and bolt+chain at the top. The lone bolt loose enough to where I could hand tighten the nut. As I was cleaning this route, I noticed this and went down cautiously.
I would recommend caution to anyone who still wants to climb this route.
By mitchl
Jun 28, 2015
rating: 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R
Both bolt and bolt+chain looked fine.
For the crux at the top, I went right and a bit higher than the bolts, then carefully traversed back to them.
Bring some small pieces of pro- can emphasize enough how run-out the route is.


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Juvederm and bags under eyes
Under eye bags are fat, and Juvederm can not get rid of them. Juvederm can camouflage the border of the bags and cheek along the bony rim.
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Lower eyelid bags might represent a fluid buildup or fat herniation. Fat repositioning is a surgical procedure that can improve the appearance if fat has changed its location. Fillers can be placed judiciously to smoothen the contour should a double bubble occur from the change in fat's position, but this would be a temporary fix only.
Juvederm or Restylane do NOT get rid of eyelid bags
Lower lid bagginess varies enormously from a hint of convexity accentuated by the appearance of the Tear Trough depression to outright festoons (Google Buster Keaton's picture). Obviously the treatments for each would vary.
Juvederm is a filler and would add volume to any depression but most Plastic surgeons would not use it near the eyes due to its association with water and increased swelling. (This makes it excellent for the lips and wrinkles elsewhere). Restylane would be a better filler in the Tear Trough which would mask a mild lower lid convexity. Other than this, fillers cannot flatten real eyelid bags and various lower lid Blepharoplasty techniques may be needed.
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Juvederm can sometimes minimize the appearance of under eye bags
Improvement of the under-eye area with fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane is highly dependent on the individual problem. If the bags are not significant, they can often be concealed by filling in along the groove from the inner eye that extends obliquely across the cheek (the "tear trough"). However, if the bags are larger and the skin is not tight, as is typical in an older person, it is probably not a good alternative to eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty).
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What do you get when you ask talented designers to create new quilts using any of the blocks published in Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks? You get 18 spectacular quilts that are fresh, interesting and creative!
Now that there are four volumes published of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, it seemed only natural to start using those blocks in fun and creative ways—Quilts from Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks is the newest member of the 100 Blocks family.
A-mazed is a quilt I designed for this issue. Let me show you how this design developed from Camille Roskelley's block, that appeared in Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Vol. 1.
Using EQ7 I started with Camille's block in this diagonal setting:
I designed a block that would connect the blue and red zigzags in the center:
Then I worked on a block to create a design in the empty spaces:
Next I rotated the newest block to fill the setting triangles:
After placing that new block into the empty spaces on all sides, I knew this design was coming together:
I expanded the size of the quilt and filled it in with the original Ups & Downs block, both of my new blocks and partial blocks in the setting triangles:
At this stage, the quilt would take 816 triangle squares. If you wanted a scrappy quilt with assorted reds and blues, similar to Camille's original design, then triangle-squares would be a great way to make this quilt.
But by this time I had recolored the quilt and was planning to use Marcia Derse's Line 5 from Troy:
As I contemplated making 816 triangle-squares, I realized that I could change the construction from blocks made from triangle-squares and set on point to blocks made from mostly squares and rectangles in a square setting. It was a good lesson to take a step back after designing—look at the quilt differently and find a simpler way to make it.
This special issue goes on sale in quilt shops and newsstands on Tuesday, March 6. If you can't find it locally, you can buy Quilts from Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Spring '12 at QuiltAndSewShop.com.
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Having run a scan with an OB11 scanner and reading some material which explained the codes, the fault was was traced to the crankshaft sensor. So, I took my car to be repaired at a local garage and I told them what needed replacing; they replied it was not the crankshaft sensor but a wheel sensor. I told them no codes were showing for it to be a wheel sensor but, they insisted that it was. The car was left on their forecourt for 3 days waiting to be repaired. I went back to collect the car and they told me to bring it back when the ESP light showed again they also went onto tell me that the charge for running a scan was 36£ and that they had cancelled the codes. I refused to pay them
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After driving a couple of mile the ESP light came followed shortly by the engine light. Believing that the research I had done had identified the fault, I ordered a Crankshaft sensor from ebay at 12£. Unfortunately, I could not find this crankshaft sensor. I knew it was near the oil filter but, just couldn't see it. So, I took it to VW Tec. They ran a scan which took seconds; they didn't charge me for this. Consequently, they agreed it was the crankshaft sensor and for some reason it was being read through the ESP sensor. Moreover, they changed the crankshaft sensor which took all of 10 minutes.
The Esp light and Engine light did not reappear. JOB DONE the car is good.
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Once again, the United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution urging member states to combat "religious defamation". As others smarter than I am have pointed out, such measures operate primarily to provide political cover for various thuggish regimes to jail and otherwise abuse people for apostasy, blasphemy, and criticizing theocratic governments. It's also a form of theatre, allowing selected religious interests to pose as martyrs and suggest that embassy-torching, beheading-urging, and fatwa-issuing are defensive rather than offensive measures.
In recent years some variation has been an annual event, provoking critique and concern among free speech advocates. This year, as before, the core language is buried in the furious tangled mess of numbers and sub-sections and committee reports and wherefores that make up the communications style of the United Nations. Here is the report containing the resolution and a roll call on the vote.
The melodically named "Draft resolutions A/C.3/63/L.22 and Rev.1" is structured as an inordinately long series of italicized verbs, each describing actions of the sort favored by committees, followed by factual, political, social, and religious assertions of dubious provenance, like so:
"The General Assembly,
"Reaffirming the pledge made by all States, under the Charter of the
United Nations, to promote and encourage universal respect for and
observance of all human rights and fundamental freedoms without distinction
as to race, sex, language or religion,
"Recalling the relevant international instruments on the elimination of
discrimination, in particular the International Convention on the Elimination of
All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the International Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights, the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of
Intolerance and Discrimination Based on Religion and Belief, the Declaration
on the Human Rights of Individuals Who are not Nationals of the Country in
which They Live and the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to
National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities,
And so forth. The list of committee verbs does not include, as you might expect from the U.N,
Seizing every possible opportunity to criticize Israel whilst ignoring comparable or worse conduct by politically favored states, and
Continuing the proud tradition of drafting and bickering over verbose non-binding resolutions whilst genocidal maniacs are bulldozing piles of human corpses into ditches,
and so on.
Anyway, the rhetorical heart of the resolution is the proposition that legal measures prohibiting "defamation of religion" are justified because such defamation poses what First Amendment wonks might call a clear and present danger to the world:
Stressing that defamation of religions is a serious affront to human
dignity leading to the restriction of the freedom of religion of their adherents
and incitement to religious hatred and violence,
To the credit of the General Assembly, it is not coy about what particular religious group is the primary intended beneficiary of the resolution:
Stressing also the need to effectively combat defamation of all religions
and incitement to religious hatred, against Islam and Muslims in particular,
It's a little more coy about what will happen if member states don't prevent "defamation." But not much more coy.
Noting with concern that defamation of religions, and incitement to
religious hatred in general, could lead to social disharmony and violations of
human rights, and alarmed at the inaction of some States to combat this
burgeoning trend and the resulting discriminatory practices against adherents
of certain religions,
Nice embassy you've got there, Denmark. Shame if something happened to it, wot?
Then we get to the meat — the actions that the General Assembly urges of its member states, still couched in committee verbs:
10. Emphasizes that, as stipulated in international human rights law,
everyone has the right to hold opinions without interference and the right to
freedom of expression, and that the exercise of these rights carries with it
special duties and responsibilities and may therefore be subject to limitations
as are provided for by law and are necessary for respect of the rights or
reputations of others, protection of national security or of public order, public
health or morals;
So, people have a right to speak, but speech can and should be limited to protect the "rights" (defined broadly as the right to be free of "discrimination") of others, reputation, "public order," and "public health or morals." (I believe the public health and morals part is the reason you can't drive in Saudi Arabia if you have to squat to pee).
"13. Reaffirms the obligation of all States to enact the necessary
legislation to prohibit the advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred that
constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence, and urges States
to take resolute action in this regard;
"14. Urges all States to provide, within their respective legal and
constitutional systems, adequate protection against acts of hatred,
discrimination, intimidation and coercion resulting from defamation of
religions and incitement to religious hatred in general, to take all possible
measures to promote tolerance and respect for all religions and beliefs and the
understanding of their value systems and to complement legal systems with
intellectual and moral strategies to combat religious hatred and intolerance;;
Note that in paragraph 14 they've smuggled in the notion that "defamation of religion" can result in "hatred, discrimination, intimidation, and coercion." What does that mean, exactly? The General Assembly would like free-speech advocates to believe that it means merely that "defamation" can incite extremists to commit atrocities, and therefore is an issue of concern. But from the context of the entire resolution, I submit that the real message is that "religious defamation" — that is, to be frank, speech about Islam that some politically powerful adherents do not like — constitutes by its very nature "hatred, discrimination, intimidation, and cocercion" that nations should prohibit by the force of law.
The resolution purports to be a long love-note to freedom of religion. But the vote on the resolution is here. Look at the nations that voted for, and look at the nations that voted against. Which group includes nations that protect the free exercise of religion, and which group includes nations with no tradition of freedom of religion, and even nations with laws requiring people to be jailed, flogged, or even executed for deviations from religious orthodoxy?
Vote on Combating Defamation of Religion
The draft resolution on combating defamation of religion (document A/63/430/Add.2) was adopted by a recorded vote of 86 in favour to 53 against, with 42 abstentions, as follows:
In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Comoros, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Djibouti, Dominica, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Honduras, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zimbabwe.
Against: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bulgaria, Canada, Cape Verde, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Palau, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States.
The resolution's paean to freedom of religion is a sick joke. It's a lie — not just a bad lie, but a straight-up fuck you lie, the sort of lie told by people who have neither the inclination nor the need to come up with a credible excuse for their conduct. Hence we see the contemptible spectacle of Afghanistan, where people who convert from Islam to Christianity face execution, can be the fist listed signatory to a resolution decrying religious discrimination.
The resolution captures, in its whys and wherefores and subsections, everything that is wrong with the United Nations, and every reason that the United States should have a frank and open dialogue about our policy towards that august body. The resolution illuminates the General Assembly for what it is — a noisy and disordered slow-class last-period study hall for the unapologetically thuggish and the shrugging apologists for theocracy. Regrettably, there is no serious and mainstream dialogue in the United States about reevaluating our ties to the U.N., nor will there be soon. The notion that America should cooperate with the General Assembly is ingrained in the new Left. The possibility of leaving that body, or at least standing up to it, is mostly confined to the marginal, to the more deranged big-L Libertarians who like to poison debate by jabbering about blowing the place up, and to porn-mustachioed self-promoting henchmen.
The good news is that the resolution carried by a narrower margin this year. For that reason, and because the resolution is merely non-binding, many very smart people seem not particularly concerned. But I don't think we should feel complacent. First, the resolutions establish a sort of on-paper international norm that courts everywhere can point to if they are looking for grounds to find that governments have compelling reasons to restrict speech. Second, events since 9/11 suggest that nations — including our own — will tolerate an alarming diminution of rights if it is sold to them as necessary to their security. The resolution — couched as it is in terms of preventing bloodshed and unrest and other threats to national interests — is aimed squarely at that weak spot in our cultural commitment to liberty.
Previous coverage of related UN issues here and here.
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[10 January 2012]
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These days, "superstar DJ" is a relative term. In the post-Chemical Brothers, post-Moby era, it is rare for even the most famous DJs to cross over into the mainstream, especially in America. But that is just what Ryan Raddon, who goes by the name Kaskade, has done. Over his decade-long career, he's gone from an assistant with the San Francisco label Om to a popular DJ whose proper "artist albums" have complemented, not detracted from, his success behind the decks.
In 2006, Kaskade left Om in favor of the sleek, chic trance label Ultra. Two years later, he scored a few crossover hits with the Canadian electronic artist Deadmau5. Now, with Fire & Ice it is safe to say Kaskade has arrived, at least in terms of mainstream crossover success. The album reached the Top 20 on the Billboard 200 album chart. There is a bit of a catch. Billboard counts each disc as one unit, and Fire & Ice is a two-disc set. Still, it's tough not to appreciate Kaskade's hard-earned, old-school career arc.
You could argue Kaskade has earned the right to release a would-be magnum opus like Fire & Ice, and you could also marvel at its ambition. Each of the 10 tracks is rendered twice, once on each disc. You have the brasher, peak-hours versions, and then the "Ice" versions, which are generally mellower, more minimal, and more relaxed. These are not remixes per se, but rather complete re-productions with Raddon at the helm. But is this really as ambitious as it seems, or is it a clever bit of bet-hedging?
Kaskade's previous album, Dynasty, was heavy on the glitzy Ultra sound. Fire & Ice seems like an attempt to build on Raddon's recent success as well as placate fans of the smoother, more atmospheric sound he make his name with. It is a disappointment on both counts, though.
The Fire proceedings start off promisingly. With its stuttering Laurie Anderson vocal sample, warm piano chords, and Mindy Gledhill's understated singing, "Eyes" is a near-perfect meeting of Om and Ultra sounds. Then the fat, blingy synth riff of "Turn It Down" comes on like a bludgeon, and things start to go awry. Loud, ugly synths; artless, chunky beats; and uninspired arrangements abound. Raddon tries his hand at techno-soul ("Lessons In Love"), Daft Punk-style disco-funk ("Lick It", "Ice"), and trance anthems ("Llove", "Let Me Go"), but nothing really sticks. The lyrics provided by the slate of guest vocalists don't help, either. "4,5,6 / I know how to get my kicks", indeed. Only "Waste Love" takes a step back from the neon, with a jazzy double-bass riff and sassy-Billie Holiday vocals. But that flash of inspiration could just be due to the presence of Danish nu-soul duo Quadron, who collaborated on the track.
While Fire suffers from too much flash and too little substance, Ice is just plain lukewarm. Yes, the versions here are generally slowed down, less crowded, and more atmospheric. They're not particularly satisfying, though, and occasionally Raddon's choices are head-scratching. The low-key, moody mope of "Lessons In Love [Ice]" is interrupted by an incongruous, loud, glitchy explosion. Wasn't this supposed to be the "cool" version? "Waste Love [Ice]" loses the original's greatest asset, the groovy double-bass line. Attempts to stretch musically, such as turning "Let Me Go" into a Coldplay track or "Room For Happiness" into a strings-embellished piano ballad, fall flat.
The clean production from Raddon and longtime collaborator Finn Bjarnson ensures Fire & Ice never sounds less than professional. Still, you can chalk this up as another in the long line of double albums that would have been better off at half that length.
Published at: http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/152529-kaskade-fire-ice/