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There will be no place quite like Las Vegas for college basketball in the two-week run-up to the NCAA men's and women's tournaments.
Over a span of 11 days, leading to the eve of Selection Sunday on March 17, 40 schools are competing at Las Vegas for NCAA tournament spots. No other city in America is hosting more than two conference tournaments. Vegas has four.
"It's somewhat of a basketball haven right now," Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak said. "Vegas' own mini-version of March Madness."
The Pac-12 men join the party this year, following the lead of the West Coast Conference, Western Athletic Conference and Mountain West Conference. All six Bay Area Division I men's teams will play in Vegas. The Pac-12 women's tournament is in Seattle.
On the men's side, nine of the top 30 vote-getters in The Associated Press Top 25 poll will be in Vegas -- including top-ranked Gonzaga of the WCC.
Pat Christenson, president of Las Vegas Events, a nonprofit that helps attract and facilitate events, loves the NCAA tournament. But, he noted, "It all starts in Las Vegas."
And the options seem endless in Vegas: Golf, shows, dining, sunshine and, yes, gambling. It's that side of Sin City that has historically kept the NCAA from staging any of its championship events there. But the NCAA does not dictate what individual conferences do.
Vegas has a dark side. On Feb. 22, the city made the kind of headlines the visitors bureau doesn't want to see when a shooting on The Strip left three dead, including Oakland rapper Kenny Clutch.
Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott said the league heads to Vegas with its eyes open to all potential pitfalls.
"Certainly Las Vegas is a place where you can sort of get lost in the middle of the night," Oregon State coach Craig Robinson said. "As coaches, we have to do a good job of staying on top of that."
"You're not going to see teams parading through casinos," Scott said.
The WCC, WAC and Mountain West report no significant issues during their visits to Las Vegas.
After 11 seasons at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and facing a steady decline in attendance, the Pac-12 tournament has moved to the MGM Grand Garden Arena. For Scott, Las Vegas fulfilled his top priority: "We ultimately decided to pick the city that created the most excitement."
No doubt, said Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson. "You come to watch your team win and if they lose, 30 seconds later you shrug your shoulders and go on to something else," he said.
Pac-12 tournament attendance dropped in recent seasons, from a peak in 2007, when the event drew an average of just under 17,000 per session, including 18,259 for the championship game. Last year saw the worst numbers in 11 seasons, capped by a title game played in front of barely 11,000.
Cal coach Mike Montgomery agrees it was time for a change.
"People from other parts of the league didn't look at L.A. as being anything special," he said. "Maybe people from Corvallis and Pullman will want to take a vacation for 3-4 days and sit in the sun by the pool."
Vegas has been ideal for the WCC, which is negotiating to remain at the 7,471-seat Orleans Arena. "We didn't know what to expect when we went there five years ago," WCC commissioner Jamie Zaninovich said. "But it has been sold out in advance (four of five years) and proven that our model works."
The WCC has taken a bit of Vegas out of the equation, with the Orleans agreeing not to sell alcohol in the arena or take bets on WCC tournament games. None of the other leagues playing in Las Vegas have requested those concessions.
The Mountain West has enjoyed robust attendance the past five years, thanks in part to playing its tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center, home court of member school UNLV.
The WAC hasn't done as well in its two seasons at the Orleans and may consider a change. The league faces different challenges, including smaller fan bases that don't travel well, the lack of a marquee program and a fluid league membership. It drew
o an average of 1,870 fans per session last year, only 1,405 for championship game -- both the smallest ever for a WAC tournament.
"We're going to have to make a decision whether a neutral site trumps the home arena and the guaranteed home crowd," WAC interim commissioner Jeff Hurd said.
The Pac-12 is counting on a sturdy fan base, the potential for five teams to reach the NCAA tournament and the lure of the MGM Grand to create a special tournament. Scott said ticket sales are strong.
The Garden Arena, which has been reconfigured to seat 13,500 for basketball, has hosted the likes of U2, Lady Gaga, Mike Tyson and Manny Pacquiao since opening in 1993.
Into that glitzy setting steps the Pac-12, ready to make its own splash. Said Scott, "We're setting the bar pretty high."


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To be born a human being with the unique faculties of discrimination and choice is both a great blessing and a terrible curse. This is because exercising one's choice often creates conflicts.
The source of all conflict is the feeling we get of being incomplete – of being inadequate and wanting. This wanting, inadequate self, the only self of which one is aware, is like the sruti in Indian music. The singer produces various melodies, but always keeps her voice in tune with sruti, the constant background drone of the tanpura. Similarly, there is constant sruti in our hearts which drones on: 'I want this...I want that…' This constant wanting finds articulation in various specific wants, each an expression of the conclusion that one is an inadequate being.
What one does to achieve comfort varies from person to person. What is common is that everyone wants to acquire or get rid of something. A person's desires keep changing –something which was once desirable, may no longer be so. What never changes is the 'I want' sruti in the background.
The Bhagavad Gita can help us deal with this inadequate self. It addresses the eternal problem of the inadequate self, because of which we are unable to face topical problems.
Arjuna, too, was faced with the problem of inadequacy. He was an accomplished warrior – hero and intellectual; yet, he was overwhelmed by personal conflict which left him feeling helpless.
Krishna taught him to know the adequate self. Once Arjuna understood himself to be complete, all conflict and sorrow were resolved. This is in fact the theme of the Gita.
The essence of the Gita applies to all human beings. It unfolds the solution to the fundamental human problem of conflict and want. Then, like Arjuna, you too will say, 'My delusion is no more!'
The essence of the Gita applies to all human beings. It unfolds the solution to the fundamental human problem of conflict and want. Then, like Arjuna, you too will say, 'My delusion is no more!'
Swami Dayananda Saraswati
(Swami Dayananda Saraswati is a disciple of Swami Chinmayananda and a distinguished, traditional teacher of Vedanta.)
(Source: Excerpts from an article that appeared in the November 4, 2003 edition of Speaking Tree in Times of India.)

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Second Anniversary
July 6, 2013Posted by on
Two years ago, I announced that I was starting an anime blog. Based on my previous attempts to share my thoughts with the world up until that point, I wasn't optimistic that this would be anything more than a temporary diversion that I would abandon after a few weeks. But here I am not only still going strong, but expanding the scope of my projects to greater and greater objectives.
I set out to make my voice heard in order to counter the mainstream opinions and give anime fans a chance to think about not what they like, but why they like it (and often why I don't). To all my readers, I won't say that I couldn't have done it without you—because I most certainly could have. But the journey wouldn't have been nearly as fun and interesting without you. And for that I say thank you.
I'd like to take some time now and reminisce about some of the high points over the past two years and do a "greatest hits" list of posts I enjoyed writing and/or others enjoyed reading. So I invite you to make yourself comfortable as I take you on a journey that started back in summer 2011…gosh it feels so much longer. Has it really only been two years? Read more of this post
Black★Rock Shooter (review)
March 27, 2012Posted by on
Final impression – not a second wasted (10/10)
Winter 2012 (8 episodes) (TV series)
It's the first day of junior high school and Mato Kuroi decides she's going to be friends with the gloomy girl who has a funny name, Yomi Takanashi. The two soon discover they have a shared love of a children's storybook and it looks like they're going to get along great. But when Yomi's spoiled, childhood friend Kagari butts in to push them apart, Mato isn't going to just give up accept this bleak turn of events. She makes it her mission to liberate Yomi from Kagari's possessive personality. But doing so will have greater consequences than she knows. In another world, the girls' voiceless souls are fighting their own, very real battle with life and death on the line. And when the results of their battles become reflected in the real world, it's going to change the course of their lives in ways they cannot possibly anticipate.
Quality in writing is often not about a story's content, but about how well that story is told. Sometimes the best plot is the simplest and Black Rock Shooter tells a fabulously creative adventure about the subtleties of relationships and how the most well-meaning intentions can have unexpected, unintended consequences. It's a wonderful metaphor about allowing ourselves to be close enough to our friends that we can fight with them honestly and without inhibitions. We must accept that we occasionally hurt people and that we are hurt by others; how we deal with that pain shapes our character and the ultimate fate of our relationships. Balancing this emotional drama between real people and their actions mirrored by their duplicate selves locked in gallant combat is a poetic dichotomy flooded deeply with incredible metaphors. Kana Hanazawa is perfect in her role as Mato Kuroi, depicting her exceptional personality and growth from naivety to strong, determined young woman. But what's most amazing about Black Rock Shooter is that it probably would never have existed if it wasn't for the Vocaloid song by the same name, popularized by casual anime fans who wanted to know the story behind the music. For something so spectacular to come out of simple fandom and not from a novel, manga or video game is truly remarkable.
Black★Rock Shooter Ep. 1
February 7, 2012Posted by on
Initial impression – a rough diamond
Winter 2012 (8 episodes) (title synonym – BRS) (more info)
And so begins the anime that was inspired by a Vocaloid song. The first episode is showing excellence, but comes with quite an emotional roller coaster; leaving me only slightly optimistic about the tone of this series. It would seem that with only eight episodes they're rushing content and a slower revelation of this anime's darker elements would have been better—allowing more time to set the mood. That being said, there's still an air of novelty around the concept of our inner psyches engaging in epic battles as we experience the tumultuous drama of our daily relationships. The art style is also trying something unique with reality looking plain and somewhat unrefined; switching to a sharper and edgy theme when the action starts. The talent of Kana Hanazawa greatly adds to the depth of the composition, which is going to be a necessity to pull off the range of feelings Mato is inevitably going to experience. At its core, Black Rock Shooter is an experimental anime that's breaking new ground and it's off to a promising start.
Anime of the Week 1/8 – 1/14
January 15, 2012Posted by on
|Anime of the Week – Another
|The impressive attention to detail, an atmosphere so heavy you can taste it and mystery tantilizingly enticing combine into a superb episode 1.
|January 9
|Kill Me Baby Ep. 1 Initial impression – not as bad as I thought it might be http://wp.me/p1Gaby-eX
|Amagami SS+ Ep. 1 Initial impression – a surprise present for fans of the first season http://wp.me/p1Gaby-f2
|January 10
|Zero no Tsukaima F Ep. 1 Initial impression – you already know if you're going to like this show http://wp.me/p1Gaby-fc
|January 11
|Shana III Ep. 13 I'm sad to see one of my favorite villains come to an end, but he faced his demise with conviction and a fullness of peace.
|Another Ep. 1 Initial impression – spine-tingling beauty http://wp.me/p1Gaby-fi
|January 12
|The iDOLM@STER Ep. 19 Takane isn't my favorite character but she is very cool and smooth. 961 Pro is a cheesy villain, but he's fun to hate.
|Brave 10 Ep. 1 Final impression – unpolished and childish shounen (4/10) http://wp.me/p1Gaby-fm
|January 13
|Guilty Crown Ep. 13 What was with this episode? Is it over? That can't be. There's still 11 more episodes left but it feels like the end.
|Vocaloid The Daughter and Servant of Evil http://wp.me/p1Gaby-fs
|Persona 4 Ep. 13 This was a fun episode that gave the anime some individuality that will help separate it from its video game roots.
|January 14
|Senki Zesshou Symphogear Ep. 1 Initial impression – action, music and variety http://wp.me/p1Gaby-fF
|Symphogear Ep. 2 I'd very much like to know more about the enemy they're fighting. What are the Noise and what are their objectives?
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Vocaloid – The Daughter and Servant of Evil
January 13, 2012Posted by on
I came to an interesting realization last night that I think is worth discussing. Generally speaking, most people nowadays are not fans of opera or musicals. This I think is a good generalization that doesn't have much room for dispute. Singing out a story has fallen into the realm of a super-niche audience in an era when people prefer to have a plot presented to them with simple prose. But the important questions is why people don't like opera or musicals. I think I've figured it out and the reason is because the music they play at these venues is horribly dated and out of fashion. As a kid I loved listening to golden oldies about the old west and Charlie Daniels telling horror stories accompanied by the fiddle. If they played genres that people enjoyed listening to I'm willing to bet opera would start to make a resurgence. I think of Avenue Q's success as a more modern example to justify my claim. Now, how does all this relate to anime?
I've been a fan of Vocaloid since the leek spin meme gained popularity a few years ago. Last year, I really started to get excited about Vocaloid when the 39 Live Event in Tokyo was posted to YouTube and became a sensation. I recently watched the Vocaloid videos Daughter of Evil and Servant of Evil sung by the Kagamine twins and it's an exquisite example of blending story with music (an approximation for what I think of as a modern opera). The theme of darkness and out-of-touch nobility is complimented by some harsh, synthesized tones that remind me of something out of central-European royalty. Starting the story with Rin's point of view sets up a selfish and dislikeable perspective that results in a good feeling of satisfaction and justice by the story's end. But when we see the story again from Ren's point of view, it's clear that this tale has two sides and you begin to realize that maybe your quick judgment on the first song may have been premature. It's a fantastic dichotomy that really gets the listener to think in ways that may be uncomfortable. It's an amazing accomplishment for something deceptively simple and easily overlooked. If you haven't seen it yet, I suggest you check it out.


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SEEKINGBand to Join, Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Keyboard, Piano.
I have 6-7 years of experience when it comes to jamming with friends. I love music and have always wanted to make a career out of playing in a band. I am excited to be doing either starting or joining a band with hopes of making it? My life goal is to become big enough to tour the Country or maybe someday the World. I am extremely easy going and have a good sense of humor. I enjoy all sorts of music but would to be in an Alternative Rock band. I love singing and playing my acoustic, I don't have experience in writing my own lyrics so that is one thing holding me back from going anywhere. I hope I meet a group of people to become friends with and hopefully become a successful band.
- Screen name:
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- Level of commitment:
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Instrument experience:
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- Bass Guitar:
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- Keyboard:
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- Piano:
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- Vocalist:
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Backstory: Jamie grew up in a big house on a big property in the middle of nowhere. A bomb hit her house killing her whole family. She made her way to the city where she met some people and they live in the subway. Jamie lost everyone she knew to the bombs so she tries to not get attached to anyone just in case something happens to them. Jamie also tends to keep to herself and will only say something if its bothering her or shes asked a question. She can also be very mean and stubborn sometimes to her its just eaiser to no get attached if no one likes her very much.
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Cover songs are only worthwhile when they put a different spin on a great original song, and do so with respect and admiration for the original song. Cover songs are not easy to do, and there are more bad to downright hideous covers in the world of music than there are good to magnificent cover songs.
Hopefully you'll find this mixtape of indie cover songs falls into the good to magnificent covers. It's been a while since we've put together a covers mixtape (the last was the first Covers Uncovered 2010 back in June). Over time, more and more awesome covers have surfaced that we want to share with you.
Recently, Alison Mosshart took a break from The Dead Weather and joined up Jamie Hince, the other half of the awesome UK rock duo, The Kills, to do a cover of Velvet Underground's "Pale Blue Eyes" for Levi Sessions. Other great covers include The Harvey Girls (covering The Flaming Lips), Little Girls (Beach House), Telekenesis (ELO), Nada Surf (Bill Fox), The Morning Benders (The Smiths), Amazing Baby (The Raveonettes), The Laureates (The Breeders) and The Mae Shi (Mates of State).
"Pale Blue Eyes" (Velvet Underground) – The Kills
"Take Meta Mars" (The Flaming Lips) – The Harvey Girls
"Can't Get It Outta My Head" (ELO) – Telekinesis
"10 Mile Stereo" (Beach House) – Little Girls
"I Won't Share You" (The Smiths) – The Morning Benders
"Electrocution" – (Bill Fox) – Nada Surf
"Heart of Stone" (The Raveonettes) – Amazing Baby
"Do You Love Me Now" (The Breeders) – The Laureates
"You Are Free" (Mates of State) – The Mae Shi
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Big Pooh Releases New LP, 'Dirty Pretty Things'
Rapper Big Pooh has stepped outside of the trio known as Little Brother — once comprised of Pooh, fellow rhymer Phonte and producer 9th Wonder — and is following up his 2009 effort, 'The Delightful Bars,' with his new LP, 'Dirty Pretty Things,' released today (Nov. 1).
"I always thought 'Dirty Pretty Things' was a really dope movie," Pooh says of the inspiration behind the project's title. "But it was overlooked for whatever reasons, the same way I've been overlooked as a solo artist."
The album, which includes 14 tracks, features production work by Nottz, DJ Khalil and Focus and collaborations with the likes of Choklate, Novel, Darien Brockington, Carlitta Durand and Torae.
Songs 'Money Getter' and 'They Say' are just a few of the standouts on the work. "'Cause I'ma money getter, 'cause I'ma, I'ma money getter," rings off on the chorus on the former. Pooh rhymes, "No Ron Isley, taxes got paid/ Had no clue all the money I done made/ Don't classify me as just a backpacker/ Can't classify me as an underground rapper."
On the latter track, reminiscent of a West Coast banger, he delivers lines, "All of the respect I accumulated/ You can times that by 10 and it's understated/ I done been shot down, underestimated/ I done seen plenty try, I'm the one that made it/ I ain't related to your failure, yougin', I'm no loser/ Ice box flow, novice n—-s just coolers."
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Tony Orlando Atlantic City - Borgata Music Box - 2014-03-15 Discount Tickets
January 6, 2014
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Performance: Tony Orlando Atlantic City
Venue: Harrah's Casino
Description: Tony Orlando live in Atlantic City at Borgata Events Center on Saturday 03/15/2014 at 9:00 PM.
Tony's full name is Michael Anthony Orlando Cassavitis. He was born and raised in New York City and grew ups in the Hell's Kitchen section of New York City..
A few of his fans' favorite songs include: I Was A Boy, Halfway To Paradise, Sweets For My Sweet, Bless You, Happy Times (Are Here To Stay), Chills, Shirley, Make Believe and Don't Let Go, Yellow Ribbon.
Here's a few hits from Tony Orlando:
He Don't Love You (Like I Love You), Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose, Summer Sand, Knock Three Times, Candida to name a few.
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The top TWO winners of this auction will receive a loaf of Brittany's Home-Baked Shiner Bock Beer Bread
Auction Items
The benefit auction is now closed. Andrea will be contacting the winners shortly by email, to arrange payment and shipping. Thank you again to all our donors and bidders!
Welcome to the Artisan Benefit Auction for Reesa Brown's medical bills! To see the items available simply scroll down the page. The items will be rotated as bids are made so that the unbid items are at the top and the most recent bid is listed at the bottom of the page. There will also be a side box linking to the 5 most recent bids so you can follow the hottest auction action.
To make your own bid on an item, simply enter your amount in the box labeled "bid" under the item or service you wish to own. Your bid needs to be at least $1 more than the previous high bid to be considered the highest bid. We have it set up so that you will be notified by email in the event you are outbid (though you have the option to turn this off if you wish). If the item is location-dependent it will be specified in the description; otherwise you may safely assume that the items can be shipped remotely. The winning bidder will need to make sure they have provided us with a valid email address to contact for determining shipment or pick-up details, and payments for winning bids will be made through PayPal like in the SpinAThon. Bidding ends at 11:59PM CST on May 15th. All money from winning bids will go toward medical bills for Reesa Brown's recent breast cancer surgery. Contact Andrea with any questions you have.
Thanks to all the people who donated such great auction items, and to all of you who will bid and take home wonderful things!
*NOTE*: We've had an amazing offer from Brad Roberts, who wants to encourage bidding and who is willing to match the total amount donated on the winning bids with his own generous donation. So go and bid, secure in the knowledge that your bid is now worth twice as much medical bill help!
Baked Hops by BrittanySun, 05/09/2010 - 18:43 — freyapax
Wish Upon a Carnelian by Abzu EmporiumSun, 05/09/2010 - 15:39 — freyapax
Warm red star center surrounded by falling copper diamonds make for a lovely adornment.
Designed by Andre of Abzu Emporium.
20" long
The Pirate Goes to Church by Wyrding StudiosSun, 05/09/2010 - 13:58 — freyapax
Kythryne of Wyrding Studios offers up this pin/pendant.
Coral, ocean jasper, color-treated pearls, silver wire, silver-tone pinback.
1 7/8" (48 mm) high, 2" (50 mm) wide.
Build a Garden by Maryellen Burdwood-PorterSun, 05/09/2010 - 15:42 — freyapax
"I would like to offer 4 hours of my time as a professional organic/permaculture gardener.
I had a business in San Francisco and Oakland, CA, for 12 years. I installed gardens, water systems, veggie gardens, raised beds, did maintenance and more.
I will be available after July 1st and since I am new to Texas, my skills will not lie in chosing plants for a garden, but more, in expert working."
This auction will only be usable in the general Austin area, but IS transferable if you'd like to buy it for someone who is local.
Homebaked Banana Pecan Bread by BrittanySun, 05/09/2010 - 13:29 — freyapax
Austin baker Brittany is offering one Loaf of Home-Baked Banana Pecan Bread (made w/ or w/o pecans from her family farm in central Texas, vegan or traditional). Can be delivered locally in Austin or shipped elsewhere.
Winning bidder will receive Brittany's contact information after close of auction.
Rebirth by Emily SappenfieldSun, 05/09/2010 - 13:04 — freyapax
The colors of this lovely handspun bring to mind the colors of spring when the earth is reborn.
Hand spun by Emily Sappenfield
100% Corriedale wool
660 yards
Cheeks Blush by Suzanne HartmanSun, 05/09/2010 - 15:28 — freyapax
Beautifully soft and drapey merino handspun by local fiberista Suzanne Hartman.
100% Merino Wool
Laceweight to Worsted Weight
Approx 450 yards total
Note: Second picture is the best color match
Live in My World by Reesa BrownSun, 05/09/2010 - 17:10 — freyapax
You are bidding on the following: help name and create aspects of a character in a fictional story.
The details:
Your choices of where this character will appear are: 1) as a secondary (bit) character in the novel-in-progress; 2) as a primary character in an upcoming short story; or 3) as an upcoming redshirt in the Callie story currently unfolding on the blog (note: redshirt = not likely to survive the scene/story in which they appear)
Further notes:
* You'll likely get the fastest return on option #2. The novel is scheduled to be finished by Oct 2010 (but hopefully earlier); the Callie project is harder to estimate but possibly lasts through the end of 2010; a short story usually has a 4-6 week creation time.
* A copy of whichever option chosen will be sent to the winning bidder with the following limitations: for the #1 option you'll only receive a printed and bound section with your character's part (for copyright purposes) until the novel is sold and published (which might be a while), at which point you'll get a signed and personalized copy of the novel. For options #2 and #3, I'll send a printed and signed copy of the story or blog posts bound at a local printers (if either is published professionally I'll send a signed copy of it to the winner when it's published). Any of the three options will also be posted on my website with a note attached explaining to whom it's dedicated and why.
* You won't get final control over the ultimate fate of the character or all of what happens, but you get to name and describe the appearance of a character -- picking one of the three options above -- as well as provide as many suggestions as you wish for what you'd like to see happen to the character. The suggestions will be taken into consideration, but may be twisted to authorial purpose as needed; the name and description will remain as you create them.
Unspeakable Horror Autographed by Reesa BrownSun, 05/09/2010 - 12:58 — freyapax
The winning bidder will win a copy of the Unspeakable Horror trade paperback anthology, published by www.darkscribepress.com.
Reesa's first short story sale appears within, "Memory Box". She will sign and/or personalize upon winning bidder's request.
Softback Jubilee by Steven BrustSun, 05/09/2010 - 16:57 — freyapax
In the house with the rooms with the bins there are even more books. This time, paperbacks and trades. This auction is for a random assortment of the first three we come across in our rummaging. All by Steven Brust.
Books may be signed and/or personalized at winning bidder's request.
Hardback Lottery by Steven BrustSun, 05/09/2010 - 15:57 — freyapax
In a house there are many rooms. In a room there are many bins. In these bins there are many books. In this auction ... you get three.
The winner of this auction gets the first three random hardbacks to come to in digging thru the bins. One never knows what one might find! Except that they'll all be written by Steven Brust.
Books can be signed and/or personalized at winning bidder's request.
Rose for Iconoclastes by Steven BrustSun, 05/09/2010 - 13:17 — freyapax
"A Rose For Iconoclastes" is my first and probably last attempt a solo record. I supposed you'd call it politically incorrect folk music; at any rate, it sounds like folk music and a good deal of it is humorous--in intent, at any rate. The title, for those who don't know, is a play off the brilliant story by Roger Zelazny, "A Rose For Ecclesiastes," which you should read if you haven't yet.
The big thing the record has going for it, in my humble opinion, is some fine performances by Adam Stemple (who also produced it), Sara Diedrich, Gary Schulte, Dakota Dave Hull, and some other great local musicians. All the design work is by Geri Sullivan.
Autographed and/or personalized at winning bidder's request. Note the the CD is still shrinkwrapped, so if you wish it signed, it will have to be unwrapped but will otherwise still be brand-new.
A Scandal of Choice by Allyson WhippleSun, 05/09/2010 - 14:10 — freyapax
"When Washington D.C. is rocked by another major presidential sex scandal in 2018, congress takes initiative and legislates that all future presidents must take a vow of celibacy during their terms. In 2030, President Lydia Worth must make a decision about her unintended pregnancy which could jeopardize her career and change the nation."
Allyson Whipple is a writer living in Austin, Texas. She earned her B.A. in English from Kenyon College and her M.A. in English from Case Western Reserve University. In her spare time, she performs with the Body Positive Dance Company (www.bodypositivedance.org), an arts organization that promotes dance opportunities for all sizes.
To be signed and/or personalized upon winning bidder's request.
No Sticking by BrittanySun, 05/09/2010 - 18:28 — freyapax
The top TWO winners of this auction will receive a full dozen of Brittany's Home-Baked Peanut Butter Cookies!
These can be delivered in the Austin area or shipped elsewhere.
MMMMMolasses Cookies by BrittanySun, 05/09/2010 - 17:07 — freyapax
The top TWO winners will each receive a dozen of these Homemade wonderful goodness cookies made by Austin baker Brittany. Can be delivered in Austin or shipped elsewhere.
An Air of Legitimacy by Jon EricSun, 05/09/2010 - 15:01 — freyapax
Jon Eric was born in New Orleans, but is currently local to Austin. His debut album, An Air of Legitimacy, was recorded in 2009, and is filled with folk-pop songs that largely sound lighthearted, but swell just under the surface with longing and regret. You can hear samples of this whole album, and all the rest of Jon's music, at his website, http://www.jon-eric.com/ .
To be autographed and/or personalized at winner's request.
Find the Gecko by Deborah SmalleySat, 05/08/2010 - 18:42 — freyapax
Created by hand, this ceramic kiln fired bowl is 6 inches in diameter and 7 inches tall with a sweet hidden gecko to bring you luck!
This item will shipped directly to the auction winner by its creator, Deborah Smalley
Click the pics to see a larger version.
Night Stars by Cindy AdzukiSun, 05/09/2010 - 18:14 — freyapax
Ohhh sparkly. Ohhh shiney. Stars!
Handmade by Cindy Adzuki
Swarovsky irridescent crystals
with heart charm and sterling clasp
This bracelet is only 6 inches long and does NOT stretch. Perfect for the petite wrist.
Try Try Again by ArwynSun, 05/09/2010 - 13:13 — freyapax
Upcycled and Handmade by Austin artist Arwyn of Recycle*Pocalypse.
Here's how she describes this piece.
"The necklace is made from parts of a broken necklace (that's the black metal piece with the plastic orange dangles), a broken bracelet(the black circle bangle), and copper wiring from a breaker box. I partially exposed the wire to have more of the pretty effect of the copper, without it being so much that it distracts or turns skin green. it clasps with a hook in the back."
9" in diameter
Pendant is 3" around
A Stitch in Time by Erin AumanSun, 05/09/2010 - 13:23 — freyapax
Seamstress Erin Auman is offering $50.00 worth of seamstress services (not including materials).
The winning bidder will receive Erin's contact information to make arrangements for work needed.
Dark Fairy by Deborah SmalleySun, 05/09/2010 - 18:09 — freyapax
Spine tingling in the best possible way.
Created by Deborah Smalley
16.5" high by 5.5" wide
The Fairy Doll's head and hands are made of Polymer Clay the body is mixed media.
Reesa's Joy by Susan FrickesSun, 05/09/2010 - 13:41 — freyapax
Hand-dyed by Susan Frickes of Yarnorama for this event, luscious pink with dashes of dark purple and brilliant crimson.
4 ounces
Falkland wool
Reesa's Joy by Andrea O'SullivanSun, 05/09/2010 - 18:22 — freyapax
Out of the same fiber as the OTHER Reesa's Joy, only this one is yarn. Obviously.
Hand dyed by Susan Frickes of Yarnorama
Hand spun by Andrea O'Sullivan of Natural Obsessions
100% Falkland Wool
Worsted weight 2 ply
77 yards
Inspired by Deana HarrisSun, 05/09/2010 - 17:05 — freyapax
Soft gentle quiet shocked thru with bright blinding thought. These skeins complement and complete each other.
Handspun by Deana Harris
Merino Wool and Silk Blend
Gray/Turquoise 2ply 130 yards
Turquoise singleply 85 yards
Verve by Jessica WoernerSun, 05/09/2010 - 17:18 — freyapax
Bouncy, lively and full of texture! One can never have too much personality.
Hand spun and Hand dyed by Jessica Woerner
100% Texas Merino from Stonehill
approx 45 yards
Iorich by Steven BrustSun, 05/09/2010 - 13:36 — freyapax
"House Jhereg, Dragaera's organized crime syndicate, is still hunting Vlad Taltos. There's a big price on his head on Draegara City. Then he hears disturbing news. Aliera--longtime friend, sometime ally--has been arrested by the Empire on a charge of practicing elder sorcery, a capital crime.
It doesn't make sense. Everybody knows Aliera's been dabbling in elder sorcery for ages. Why is the Empire down on her now? Why aren't her powerful friends--Morrolan, Sethra, the Empress Zerika--coming to her rescue? And most to the point, why has she utterly refused to do anything about her own defense?
It would be idiotic of Vlad to jump into this situation. He's a former Jhereg who betrayed the House. He's an Easterner--small, weak, short-lived. He's being searched for by the most remorseless killers in the world. Naturally, that's exactly why he's going to get completely involved..."
From Steven Brust's own collection a hardback copy of Iorich by the man himself. To be signed and/or personalized upon winning bidder's request.
Jhegaala by Steven BrustSun, 05/09/2010 - 16:30 — freyapax
"Fresh from the collapse of his marriage, and with the criminal Jhereg organization out to eliminate him, Vlad decides to hide out among his relatives in faraway Fenario. All he knows about them is that their family name is Merss and that they live in a papermaking industrial town called Burz.
At first Burz isn't such a bad place, though the paper mill reeks to high heaven. But the longer he stays there, the stranger it becomes. No one will tell him where to find his relatives. Even stranger, when he mentions the name Merss, people think he's threatening them. The witches' coven that every Fenarian town and city should have is nowhere in evidence. And the Guild, which should be protecting the city's craftsmen and traders, is an oppressive, all-powerful organization, into which no tradesman would ever be admitted.
Then a terrible thing happens. In its wake, far from Draegara, without his usual organization working for him, Vlad is going to have to do his sleuthing amidst an alien people: his own."
The winner will receive a hardback copy of Jhegaala from Steven Brust's own collection, to be autographed and/or personalized at the winner's request.
Movie Night by Lynn RileyMon, 05/10/2010 - 22:48 — freyapax
Special Event by Robie KentspethSun, 05/09/2010 - 18:26 — freyapax
"A special event is worth celebrating with taste, whether it's a wedding, birthday, or a relaxed gathering of friends!
Robie, Dan, and Julia have a delectable donation for the auction. Robie will concoct a cake or a meal for you. She loves making delicious, beautiful cakes for special events as well as creating meals that are celebrations of family and friendship. She has been cooking and baking most of her life, making everything from a wedding cake for two hundred and fifty guests to a formal, sit-down vegan feast for twelve. She is inspired by the challenge of making a delicious meal that respects the dietary restrictions of the guests. She is looking forward to your special-event cake or meal being her next big project! Dan and Julia are happy to donate up to fifty dollars towards the cost of the cake or the meal."
This auction needs to be redeemed by May 1, 2011, in the Austin, TX area only. It only covers the first $50.00 of material costs; costs will not go over $50.00 without consulting with the winner ahead of time. Winning auction is transferable to someone local if you wish to gift it.
Be A Spider by Andrea O'SullivanSun, 05/09/2010 - 16:11 — freyapax
Want to learn how to spin or knit or know someone in the Austin area who does? Andrea O'Sullivan of Natural Obsessions is offering the winner of this auction three classes in either one of these skills, materials not included.
Lessons must be redeemed by September 1, 2010. This auction is only usable in the Austin area but it is transferable if you know someone locally who'd like to learn, or if you plan on visiting the area anytime soon.
Orchid #2 by Patrick CardiffSun, 05/09/2010 - 16:40 — freyapax
Fly flower fly!
"Designed to be equally at home on the wall or in the air, these boomerangs are hand-crafted from high-quality, aircraft grade plywood, and are individually flight-tested before and after they are painted and varnished. Each is original, designed, hand-painted, signed and dated by the artist."
Hand made by Patrick Cardiff of Cardiff Art. Careful where you throw. Pat says trees eat boomerangs.
Puzzle by ???Sun, 05/09/2010 - 18:46 — freyapax
The rainbows of kiln fused glass surrounding a center puzzle piece. Sparkly and interesting.
1.5" wide by 1.25" tall
Even Keel by Cindy WilliamsSun, 05/09/2010 - 16:36 — freyapax
Cindy was our middle-of-the-night on a Saturday spinner during SpinaThon and this is one of the yarns she worked on during that time. Soothing in shade, rich in feel, this is a great yarn for those who tolerate wool.
Handspun by Cindy Williams of the YarnSpinnersTales Podcast
Corriedale wool and camel
100 yards
11 wpi
Untouched by Cindy WilliamsSun, 05/09/2010 - 18:41 — freyapax
Nothing but rich gorgeous cream
Hand Spun by Cindy Williams of Yarnspinnerstales Podcastduring SpinAThon
100% supersoft undyed Merino wool
150 yards
16 wpi
Feed the Roots by Suzanne HartmanSun, 05/09/2010 - 17:00 — freyapax
Super soft handspun feeds all the senses. Well it probably doesn't taste all that great, but anyway.
Handspun by Suzanne Hartman
100% Merino Wool
Laceweight to Worsted Weight
approx 450 yards
Note: Second picture is the best match for color.
Aha Moment by Kim BinghamSun, 05/09/2010 - 14:15 — freyapax
Squishy wonderful yarny goodness at the moment of realization.
Hand dyed by Susan of Yarnorama
Hand spun by Kim Bingham
100% Falkland Wool
approx 405 yards total
Life's Blood by Dorris BeairdSun, 05/09/2010 - 18:07 — freyapax
Squishy has never been more appealing than in this dark velvet-colored yarn.
Handspun by Dorris Beaird
Hand dyed by Andrea O'Sullivan of Natural Obsessions
100% Targhee Wool
approx 140 yds
Cherries on Top by Cindy AdzukiSun, 05/09/2010 - 16:05 — freyapax
Cute dancing cherries dangling from your ears. How fun!
Handmade by Cindy Adzuki
German pressed glass and seed beads
Devotion by Casey CloughSun, 05/09/2010 - 13:44 — freyapax
Ink on handmade paper
artwork 11" by 14"
matted and framed size 16" by 22"
One of a kind, signed by the artist.
Lengthen Your Spine by Robert GardnerSun, 05/09/2010 - 16:49 — freyapax
Bend and stretch, twist and shout. Well maybe not the last one, unless you just really want to.
Austin-area yoga teacher Robert Gardner of Robert Gardner Wellness is offering you the chance to try out for yourself.
The top TWO bidders will receive 3 free yoga classes each at Robert's Round Rock, TX home based yoga studio. Winners will receive Robert's contact information to schedule classtime. Classes must be redeemed by August 31, 2010.
This auction is only redeemable locally, but is transferable to someone local, if you know someone you'd like to give the gift of bendiness too.
SeaKelp by Andrea O'SullivanSat, 05/08/2010 - 18:55 — freyapax
It whispers like the sea, shimmers like the ocean, but is much warmer.
Hand dyed and hand knit by Andrea O'Sullivan of Natural Obsessions
100% Silk with randomly placed silver-lined beads
55 inches in diameter
Lifetime free blocking if it needs to be washed
Click pictures to see larger images.
Punk Rock by Andrea O'SullivanSun, 05/09/2010 - 18:18 — freyapax
Put on your boots and prepare to kick in doors while looking quite lovely!
These two skeins are sold as a set, complimentary and complete.
Handspun and Handdyed by Andrea O'Sullivan of Natural Obsessions
100% Silk
Black/Pink 192 yards
Pink 91 yards
Poprocks by ???Sun, 05/09/2010 - 18:30 — freyapax
One of a kind kiln fused glass pendant with integrated chain slot. Let the inner playful child in you shine through!
1.5" tall by 1" wide
Heavy Metal Beatle by David IbarraSun, 05/09/2010 - 17:24 — freyapax
I know grasshoppers aren't beetles (much less beatles) but I still like the name. This adorable little beastie is "made of metal, the body being a rail spike, the antenna horse shoe nails and the legs welding rod. I have left it in its natural finish, the color variations in the metal are from heating. I used welding and brazing to put it all together. The lighter color around the eyes is silver braze used to attach the metal eyes to the spike. I have put a coating of varnish on it to prevent rusting."
Approx 9" long by 5.5" high
weights about 1 lb
Cowboy Cookies by BrittanySun, 05/09/2010 - 16:02 — freyapax
"Home baked chocolate-chip oatmeal cookies made w/ or w/o pecans from my family farm in central Texas."
Auction is good for a full dozen cookies.
Rainbows by Cindy AdzukiSun, 05/09/2010 - 18:50 — freyapax
There can never be enough sparkle. Even in rainbows.
Handmade by Austin artist Cindy Adzuki
Swarovsky crystals
German pewter
This bracelet has a little bit of stretch but is definitely made for the very petite wrist. Approx 6 inches around.
Checkers by Cindy AdzukiSun, 05/09/2010 - 16:43 — freyapax
Fun fun in black and red!
Handmade by Austin artist Cindy Adzuki
17 inches long
Handmade carved red and black cinnabar
Glass seed beads
Layers by ???Sun, 05/09/2010 - 17:27 — freyapax
Intrepid by Teresa LeviteSun, 05/09/2010 - 17:16 — freyapax
Fearlessly create! I like that as a motto.
Handdyed by Teresa of Teresa Levite Studio
100% soft and squishy BFL wool spinnning fiber
8 ounces
Elemental Spark by Kennedy BerrySun, 05/09/2010 - 16:00 — freyapax
Earth, stone, plants and sky, and then suddenly that little bit of fire to make it all explode.
Hand spun by Kennedy Berry
100% BFL wool plied with gold metallic thread
approx 200 yards
Hearts and Bone by Cindy AdzukiSun, 05/09/2010 - 14:59 — freyapax
Handmade necklace by local Austin artist Cindy Adzuki.
14 inches long
faux ivory heart and beads on knotted plastic string
Bamboo Beanie by Erin AumanSun, 05/09/2010 - 15:30 — freyapax
Hand knit out of lusciously soft and shiney bamboo rayon this beanie will look stylish year round.
Knit by Erin Auman of http://www.etsy.com/shop/elliottguy
Note: Second picture is the best color match.
Handmade Body Products by Abzu EmporiumSun, 05/09/2010 - 14:23 — freyapax
Full of sensual goodies this basket includes a variety of products in a variety of scents, all handmade by Andre and Julie at Abzu Emporium
Spring Time Bath Salts
Wild Woman Body Lotion
Cedar and Sage Shampoo Bar
Oatmeal and Peppermint Bath Soap
Love Essential Oil
Spanish Sage Incense
Incense Holder
Wrap Your Body by Reesa BrownSun, 05/09/2010 - 15:12 — freyapax
Made of lightweight muslin using your personal measurements, Reesa will make you a pair of these flowing cool sarong pants, and Andrea O'Sullivan will dye them in your shade of choice.
Auction must be redeemed by May 1st, 2011.
Long lanky cute boy not included.
Singing in the Rain by Jessica WoernerSun, 05/09/2010 - 18:38 — freyapax
Tippytap and spin and turn, this yarn will make you say good morning too!
Handspun by Jessica Woerner for SpinAThon, Jessica opted to donate this yarn since it had been a gift to her as well, making it the perfect Karma Yarn.
Hand dyed by PigeonRoof Studios
Handspun by Jessica Woerner
100% Superwash Merino Wool (this means it won't felt/shrink when you wash it)
230 yards
12 wpi
Toasty Tootsies by Liza FurrSun, 05/09/2010 - 14:01 — freyapax
Liza Furr is offering custom made socks, just to fit you (or someone you want to gift them to).
The pictures are an example of some socks she's already made. The winning bidder will have a different pair, with their own choices of yarn type and colors.
ARC of Iorich by Steven BrustSun, 05/09/2010 - 15:25 — freyapax
An ARC is an Advance Reading Copy, printed by the publisher without the cover art before the official release date. It's sent to reviewers as a way to start getting attention for the book in anticipation of the book's release. Only a few are printed, so here's a way to get something from one of your favorite authors that no one else on your block will have!
You're bidding on the ARC of Iorich, written by Steven Brust and recently released in hardback from Tor books. This ARC copy has never been read, and can be signed and/or personalized by the author at the winning bidder's request.


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Twitter's Self- Serve Ads Solve a Big Problem, But Create A New One
This morning Twitter unveiled a product it's been hinting at for months--a self-serve ad platform to rival the self-serve offerings of competitors like Facebook.
The dashboard product solves a mounting problem for Twitter, which is pricing. The company's ad products have now been in market for a few years, but they've not been available to the whole market. With each product roll-out, Twitter has very carefully selected top tier brands as its launch partners. Promoted Tweets featured brands like Pepsi and Sephora. Promoted Accounts featured Xbox. Promoted Trends featured Disney/Pixar. The offerings have opened to more advertisers--3000 to be exact--but not all price points.
Although Twitter won't confirm it, the entry level buy for a Promoted Product on Twitter is between $10,000 and $15,000 for three months of promotion. On Promoted Accounts, the company charged a minimum cost per follower of 50 cents and Promoted Tweets charged 10 cents per engagement (click throughs, favorites, retweets and @replies). That's simply too much for most small and mid-sized companies, and certainly too big for local businesses with nearly insignificant ad budgets.
Part of the reason Twitter ads have been so expensive is because the it costs a lot to employ a sales force dedicated to getting advertisers up and running on the platform. It simply isn't worth it for a limited sales staff to piddle around with small, $100 buys. Compare Twitter's 3000 advertisers with, say, Facebook's 150,000 to 200,000 or Google's million-plus.
Facebook's self-serve platform has been around for a couple of years, and you can launch a campaign for something like $20. You don't need to be a qualified advertiser; I just made a joke ad targeted to one of my friends for that exact price.
All of this is not to say Twitter's ad product aren't effective and worth the high price of entry. I will not argue with the 52% engagement Volkswagen had on its Beetle relaunch, for example. Obviously that's an outlier; Twitter tells advertisers to expect an engagement rate of 1% to 3%. The click through rates on Twitter's ads is .3%, something Facebook cannot say for its click through rates, which are actually lower than the industry average for display ads, an already-pathetic .1%.Despite the potential for a big backlash, Twitter's ads have performed to expectations, according to several large advertisers and agencies I spoke with. McDonald's may have crashed and burned with its #McDStories promoted trend--most people used the hashtag to mock the chain--but it also had the number four most retweeted message of all time thanks to a tweet combining #McLobster, #McWinning and #McSushi. Eighty percent of Twitter's advertisers are repeat buyers. Done correctly, it works.
So it makes sense that I've heard complaints from a number of small advertisers who want to benefit from the engagement and follower boosts offered Twitter's products. They felt Twitter excluded a giant chunk of its potential ad market with that expensive pricing structure. In fact, I was working on a story to that effect this week when Twitter came along and scooped me by launching a product that addresses the problem.
The self-serve ad platform--due to officially launch in March--means Twitter can now collect revenue as crazy-fast as it wants without being held back by the constraints of its sales force. It also means Twitter's Promoted Products will now be available to the full spectrum of advertisers.
Therein lies the problem.
If Twitter ads are open to all, won't they deteriorate in quality and start looking like Facebook ads? Which is to say, people will ignore them, or even worse, hate them. The last thing I want is an offer for teeth whitening, or for a discounted masters degree in nursing in my Twitter feed (I get those on Facebook, not that I'd have noticed if not for this story). Twitter's engagement rates are high because people actually notice promoted content; it's integrated seamlessly and, most importantly, unobtrusively, into the Twitter experience. And with the exception of McDonalds' #bashtag, they've come from brands that know what they're doing.
The company is taking similar proactive measures to offset the spam and low-quality crap its self-serve platform will almost certainly welcome. The most notable move was Twitter's recent acquisition a web security company called Dasient. The deal was partly a talent buy, but I'm told Dasient's ad network protection technology will play a big role in weeding spam out of Twitter's self-serve ad platform.
And when the product officially launches in March, the first group of advertisers will be highly qualified. Twitter is using American Express to vet its initial batch of 10,000 advertisers. They will be Amex cardmember or merchants. In exchange Amex will give them $100 in ad credits.
"(Senior management) would only move ahead if they felt it wasn't going to injure their relationship with community, said Jordan Bitterman, SVP/Social Marketing Practice Lead at Digitas. "I say that because as an advertiser, there've been times where I've wanted them to do things quickly and it hasn't happened because they're so focused on user experience."
And still, the user experience focus, or the new anti-malware technology, or the Amex deal won't totally ward off offers for free glamour shots and $4.95 stock trades (plus a free smartphone! sounds totally legit and awesome, right?), but it's a start. Facebook wouldn't have gotten to $3.7 billion in revenue without taking money from advertisers like Zecco Trading. Last year Twitter earned an estimated $139.5 million in revenue, according to eMarketer. This platform will accelerate the path to profits.
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For the past couple of years, attorney John Eagen has prepared for his day court, not for a client, but rather himself facing 10 counts of grand theft.
"The county and I had differences of opinion as to the reasonableness of my fees," said John Eagen.
Questions about his billing practices prompted an investigation by the Sheriff's Office. Then in November 2003 he was arrested. Eagen says his life was taken away.
"I've lost my office, my marriage, I've lost numerous clients, I've lost a number of things."
Time passed and this Friday a jury was seated. Monday, Eagen showed up ready to begin trial, but much to his surprise the state attorney dropped all the charges against him.
"This is a big decision made by the state attorney and this is the right decision," said Eagen's attorney, Robert Harper.
The prosecutor in the case says although this move was taken, he says Eagen is still at fault.
"I am still convinced John Eagen committed these crimes, but due to problems with some of the evidence, I did not feel I could take it to a jury and get a conviction. Earlier the judge threw out evidence seized during a search of Eagan's office and we found out Friday that we could not access some key evidence that had been damaged in a DCF warehouse."
Now Eagen and his attorneys are just glad they can put the case behind them.
"I can look forward to making Christmas cookies rather than worrying about being on trial," Eagen said with a big grin on his face.
Though legally blind, there's one thing Eagen sees clearly. In his eyes, this is a major victory.


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in your area
- Excellent performance per dollar
- Iconic styling
- Potent engines across the range
- Launch control makes for easy take-off
- Available leather interior
- Interior design and materials are dated
- Lack of side curtain air bags
- In-town gas mileage is average at best
Balanced, comfortable, and very fast (or very, very fast), the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette promises to ring out the C6 generation with grace and aptitude as well as attitude.
The only 2013 Chevrolet Corvette model officially announced thus far is the Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition, a limited-production model that pairs the 7.0-liter (427 cubic inch) LS7 V-8 engine with the standard Corvette Convertible chassis. The 505-horsepower 427 Convertible is a celebration of the historic model of the same name, built in part to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Corvette.
The iconic design of the Corvette tends to remain largely unchanged across generations, though the addition of the Grand Sport models a few years ago brought the aggressive looks of the Z06 to a wider audience. The low-slung, wide-fendered, aggressive look of the Corvette speaks of speed and handling, and it lives up to the look. Inside, the styling is somewhat dated, but its simplicity appeals to many sports car buyers.
Also celebrating the 60th anniversary is a special 60th Anniversary Package, which will be available on all 2013 Corvette models, including the 427 Convertible. It includes an Arctic White paint color, Blue Diamond leather-wrapped interior with suede accents, and a blue top on Convertible models. Other additions with the package include a ZR1-style spoiler, unique badges, gray brake calipers, and "60th" logos inside and out. A special graphics package is also available.
Otherwise, we expect the 2013 Corvette range to carry forward largely unchanged, including the standard Coupe and Convertible, the Grand Sport models, and the Z06 and ZR1. All 2013 Corvettes will wear special 60th Anniversary badges on their exterior and on the instrument panel and sill plates. An all-new version of the Corvette is expected to arrive for the 2014 model year.
The standard Corvette Coupe and Convertible come with a 6.2-liter LS3 engine rated at 430 horsepower (or 436 horsepower with the optional dual-mode exhaust). The Grand Sport uses the same engine, but in manual-transmission models, gets an upgrade to dry-sump oiling. The Z06 gets the previously mentioned 505-horsepower LS7, while the ZR1 uses a supercharged version of the 6.2-liter V-8 called the LS9 for a whopping 638 horsepower. The base and Grand Sport models are available with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission; the Z06 and ZR1 are manual-only.
Performance is breathtaking in all Corvettes, reaching 60 mph in as little as 4.5 seconds, but the Z06 and ZR1 truly push the limits. The Z06's mighty engine and launch control rocket to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds, while the supercharged ZR1 takes a scant 3.4 seconds. Both are capable of top speeds around 200 mph. But it's not all about straight-line speed with any Corvette; they all handle surprisingly well, with crisp and communicative steering, excellent brakes, and balanced behavior in the corners.
With all the emphasis on sporting performance, you might expect comfort to be compromised, but the Corvette range is surprisingly accommodating. Comfortable seats, ample shoulder and hip room, fair leg room despite the low position, and a generally well-laid-out cabin make for comfortable trips. Taller drivers may find a slight shortage of head room, however.
Though it's comfortable, the cabin isn't all that well-made in some respects. Upgrading to the available leather surface package is almost mandatory to avoid cheap plastics, and even then, the design and fit-and-finish are behind the times.
Crash testing is not a common occurrence at the upper end of the sports car spectrum, and the Corvette is no exception; it hasn't been put through the wringer by either the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Nevertheless, it comes with a good array of standard safety equipment, including front and side airbags, anti-lock brakes, and stability and traction control. Visibility can be compromised at times, however, due to the low-slung stature and smallish windows.
As for features, the Corvette is somewhere in the middle ground: not quite luxury, but not spartan either. With satellite radio, navigation, Bluetooth, a heads-up display, keyless entry, dual-zone climate control, push-button start, and a power driver's seat, it will meet most buyers' needs, but it won't wow with its luxurious or high-tech amenities.
The Car Connection Consumer Review
AWESOME car!!!!
It's a Corvette, what else is there to say?
It;s been a long time since I have driven a car that makes me smile
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Thursday, September 21, 2017
Pubic hair
When you are in your 60`s and 70`s do you start loosing your pubic hair.
Many women notice a generalized loss of body hair as they get older. Some women lose the hair on their forearms and on their legs in addition to thinning of the pubic hair. Total body hair loss and noticeable patches of hair loss are different conditions and should be diagnosed by your primary physician or a dermatologist.
Margery Gass, MD
Formely, Professor, Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology
College of Medicine
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Today ASDA announced the appointment of Rick Bendel, COO of Publicis Worldwide, as Group Marketing Director.
Rick has been close to the ASDA business for many years. For the last seventeen years, Publicis has created ASDA's TV, radio and press advertising campaigns and Rick has personally played a significant role in many of ASDA's most successful strategic initiatives (eg: the launch of Rollback in 1999).
Most recently, ASDA and Publicis have developed the 'More For You For Less' campaign designed to broaden ASDA's appeal and highlight its range of Extra Special premium foods, Must Have clothing and the Great Stuff children's meals.
It also created the enormously successful series of press and TV ads featuring Coleen McLoughlin as the face of George clothing.
He joins at the end of the month as a board director reporting directly to CEO, Andy Bond. He will lead the ASDA Brand team that develops its own label ranges and will have responsibility for all of ASDA's advertising and marketing and all other aspects of both the ASDA and George brand development. His key role will be to ensure that ASDA becomes more customer-centric in its strategic and tactical decision making.
"It's great to be welcoming Rick to the ASDA business, and in such a critical role." Said Andy Bond, ASDA's Chief Executive, "We're nine months into our two year recovery programme and the business is firmly back on track. A fresh and invigorated approach to marketing is critical to the next stage of our recovery plans. Rick's understanding of the ASDA brand will be invaluable in driving real change in how people see us. His unique perspective makes him the perfect choice for the role."
Rick Bendel said, "I've a passion for retail and have admired the ASDA business for years. As well as a deep understanding of ASDA's history and heritage, I can bring fresh ideas on where we take our brand in the future. The opportunity to do this at a time of real innovation, and as part of a dynamic executive team, was something I couldn't pass up."
Rick also cited personal reasons for the move, "Travelling the world and managing an exciting list of international clients has been fun but it's time to trade departure lounge life for time with the family."
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CAIRO — Millions of Egyptians voted freely Saturday for the first time in more than half a century, joyfully waiting for hours to cast their ballots on a package of constitutional changes eliminating much-hated restrictions on political rights and civil liberties.
Young people traded mobile-phone pictures of ink-stained fingers that showed they voted. Others called relatives to boast of casting the first vote of their lives. In the well-off Cairo neighborhood of Maadi, a man hoisted his elderly, infirm father on his shoulder and carried him to a polling station.
"My vote today will make a difference. It's as simple as that," said Hossam Bishay, 48.
Preliminary results are to be announced today.
The first test of Egypt's transition to democracy offered ominous hints of widening sectarian division, however.
Many were drawn to the polls in a massive, last-minute effort by the Muslim Brotherhood, the Islamist group that is Egypt's largest and most coherent political organization after the widely despised National Democratic Party of former President Hosni Mubarak, who was ousted last month in a national popular uprising.
The proposed amendments limit presidents to two four-year terms, ensure judicial supervision of elections, eliminate restrictions on the formation of political parties and require a popular referendum before the country's controversial emergency law is used for more than six months.
Critics say opening the elections to independent candidates would allow the Brotherhood and NDP to easily outpoll the dozens of political groups born out of the anti-Mubarak uprising. Among those most fearful of the Brotherhood's rising power are Egypt's estimated 8 million Coptic Christians, whose leaders rallied the faithful to vote "no."
Reform campaigner Mohamed ElBaradei and a group of his supporters were pelted with rocks, bottles and cans outside a polling center at Cairo's Mokattam district in an attack he blamed on followers of the old regime.
The day was otherwise almost entirely peaceful.
A crackdown that killed dozens failed to stop massive demonstrations against Yemen's U.S.-backed President Ali Abdullah Saleh, as crowds of thousands clashed Saturday with security forces smashing their protest camps and even seized control of the southern city of Mualla. In the capital, Sana, the government had to bring out tank units and other military forces to protect key buildings as crowds swelled. And for the first time since demonstrators began camping out in front of Sana University calling for an end to Saleh's 32-year rule, leaders of the Joint Meetings Parties, the opposition coalition, attended the protest as a group to voice their support.
Syrian police sealed off the southern city of Daraa on Saturday, allowing residents to leave but not enter the city, said prominent Syrian rights activist Mazen Darwish. Security forces killed at least five protesters there Friday in the first sign that the Arab world's pro-democracy push is seeping into one of the region's most repressive places.
A convoy of Kuwaiti doctors and medical equipment was en route Saturday to Bahrain. Kuwait has not contributed troops to the Saudi-led force that entered Bahrain last week to support the nation's Sunni monarchy, which is reeling after more than a month of protests by majority Shiites seeking to break the dynasty's grip on power.


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Fontaine, K A, et al. Vaccinia virus requires glutamine but not glucose for efficient replication. J Virol, 2014. 88(8):4366-74.
Vaccinia virus (VACV) is a member of the same family as the virus responsible for smallpox. Continued investigation of the key drivers of viral infection and propagation are key to the development of new therapies for preventing or clearing infection. Thus investigators performed a metabolomic screen on cells infected with VACV revealing a striking change in glutamine metabolism during the course of infection. Indeed, depriving the VACV-infected cells of glutamine or inhibiting the metabolism of glutamine with an inhibitor to glutaminase greatly suppressed virus production. In contrast, glucose deprivation had minimal effects. In summary, this work reveals that VAVC infection results in a unique and exclusive use of a specific carbon source thus providing a potential target for the discovery of novel antiviral therapies based on metabolic inhibitors.source thus providing a potential target for the discovery of novel antiviral therapies based on metabolic inhibitors.
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"They sit on the bottom of the ocean", leaving "happens only once a year for most species" of jellyfish
Report: Unusual jellyfish surfaces in New Smyrna Beach, Orlando Sentinel, June 25, 2010:
These jellyfish are so clear, some beachgoers can't see them.
Lifeguards in New Smyrna Beach say the kind of jellyfish washing up in New Smyrna Beach is new to the shores of Volusia County, according to cfnews13.com.
Their bodies are so clear, some beachgoers don't see them. Their stings aren't as painful as those from the Portuguese man-of-war, cfnews13.com said.
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Jellyfish infiltrate New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach News Journal, June 26, 2010:
Unseen creatures surprised New Smyrna Beach swimmers this week, leaving them stung and wondering what the heck happened.
The stings are being inflicted by clear jellyfish that are nearly invisible, said Capt. Scott Petersohn, spokesman for Volusia County Beach Patrol. ...
No one knows when or why jellyfish blooms occur on Volusia and Flagler beaches, though the area often gets a jellyfish outbreak in early August.
"Some years we'll get them where they're really bad," Petersohn said. "They really are slaves to wind and currents." ...
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The project, called College Bound Vallejo, was approved and funded last year and is a partnership between the city, the Vallejo City Unified School District and the Willie B. Adkins program.
About 45 youth have applied so far, but there is opportunity for at least another 30 to step up, a city employee said.
Albert Mayzeles said the program is a great opportunity for Vallejo youth. If awarded a scholarship, the recipient get $4,000 over two years. The recipients also must put in 150 hours of service.
City staff have worked with the school district and Willie B. Adkins representatives to complete the scholarship application and develop a fair review process.
Students must provide proof of enrollment in a two- or four-year institution within 75 miles of Vallejo, and that funds will go directly to the institution.
Any student living in Vallejo who will receive their high school diploma, GED or Certification of Completion by August may apply.
Each scholarship recipient will be required to complete 150 hours of community service in Vallejo during the course of the scholarship term.
The city also will contract with the VCUSD to help manage scholarship recipients, and other services, resources and support.
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Warren County Local History by Dallas Bogan
|Dallas Bogan on 27 September 2004
|The following is taken from Dallas Bogan's book, "The Pioneer Writings of Josiah Morrow."
|Return to Index to see a list of other articles by Dallas Bogan
The first professional card of a physician and surgeon of Warren county I have come across was that of Dr. John Winans, who appears to have been the first physician to establish himself in the vicinity of Lebanon. His card was printed in seven successive issues of the Western Spy, of Cincinnati, beginning in February, 1801, two years before the organization of Warren county, and five years before the first newspaper was started at Lebanon. It read as follows:
"John C. Winans, lately arrived from Elizabethtown, N.J., with a general assortment of medicines respectfully tenders his services to the public in the line of his profession as physician and surgeon. Those who have occasion and are disposed to call on him, may find him at Rev. Mr. Kemper's on Turtle creek, where he has opened his shop and is now in a capacity to serve them."
Rev. James Kemper here referred to, was the pastor of the Turtlecreek Presbyterian church, and resided at this time four miles west of the site of Lebanon. Dr. Winans found it necessary to publish his card in a newspaper printed nearly thirty miles from the place where he opened his "shop." Before this, Cincinnati physicians had doubtless been called to make professional visits into the southwestern part of Warren county, a distance of over twenty miles and sometimes even to the central parts of the county.
The pioneer physicians of the Miami Valley were of necessity country practitioners,
whether they established themselves in the new towns or on farms. For several
years some of the townships had only one resident physician and sometimes none.
A ride of twelve or fifteen miles at night was not unusual. Sometimes rides
of twenty or even thirty miles were made on horseback on roads over which no
kind of carriage could be drawn. The pioneer physician, who became noted in
his profession in Warren county was called on to make journeys in the saddle
to distant parts of the county and to adjoining counties in the most inclement
seasons; to endanger his life in crossing the flooded Miami when it was bridgeless,
and in times of epidemics to pass successive days and nights without sleep.
Dr. Daniel Drake, the most distinguished of the early physicians of Cincinnati, says the ordinary charge by the physician for his long rides was twenty-five cents a mile, "one-half being deducted, and the other half paid in provender for his horse or produce for his family."
These pioneers in their profession were not only physicians and surgeons, but bleeders, cuppers, leechers, bone-setters and tooth-pullers. They sometimes plugged teeth, using tin-foil instead of gold-leaf. For extracting a single tooth, the charge was twenty-five cents, a deduction being made if two or more were drawn at the same time. For ordinary professional services the charges seem to us low; for bleeding, 25 cents; for sitting up all night, $1; for an ordinary visit, from 25 cents to 50 cents, according to the circumstances of the patient. These are the figures given by Dr. Drake. It should be borne in mind that the purchasing value of a dollar was far greater then than now.
None of the earliest physicians in the Miami valley had received degrees from
a medical college. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, not one in fifty
of the physicians of the United States, and not one in a hundred of those in
the west, had a diploma from a chartered school of medicine. Dr. Daniel
Drake says he was the first medical student of Cincinnati to receive
a degree from a medical school. This he received in 1815 from the University
of Pennsylvania, but long before this he had attended one course of lectures
at Philadelphia, then practiced medicine at Cincinnati eleven years, after which
he returned to Philadelphia, completed his medical studies, and received his
degree of M.D.
Medical education in those early days consisted almost exclusively in what could be learned in the shop of some practitioner, reading the few books owned by the physician, and afterward serving as an apprentice. Medical works were then not illustrated and the student was expected to commit to memory the names of the muscles without a diagram or plate, and the names of the bones without ever seeing a human skeleton. In the compounding of medicines, however, he could learn both by seeing and doing, and as the old doctor's shop contained many paper parcels, bottles and jars, giving forth mingled odors, the idlest student could not help absorbing some medicine through his olfactories. The physician carried his medicines with him from his own shop and dealt them out in the sick room.
After the establishment of a medical college at Cincinnati in 1825, it became more common for the student to attend at least one course of lectures; sometimes after a few years practice he completed his course. In later years, graduation at a medical college before beginning practice began to be looked upon as a matter of course.
Inferior as were the facilities for medical education, there is reason to believe that there was a fair share of intelligence and medical skill among our early physicians. In his address at the Lebanon centennial Mr.John E. Smith said: "At no time throughout our history have there been lacking members of the medical profession, competent, skillful and learned, to minister the sick. Many of you will recall the gentle, kindly face, and the willing service of the family physician of the days that are long gone."
The early physicians were of the heroic school and in their practice made
frequent use of the lancet and large doses of calomel. They relied on purging,
vomiting, bleeding, blistering and salivation. The amount of calomel purchased
by a single physician in the first quarter of the last century, as shown by
druggists' account books still in existence would strike the modern man of science
with amazement.
While preparing the Warren County History in 1881, I had several conversations concerning the history of the medical profession with Dr. John Van Harlingen the oldest physician of the county then living. He had graduated at Rutger's college in 1809 and attended one course of medical lectures in New York. He had practiced his profession in New Jersey five years and this county fifty years. He said to me that if he was to tell the whole truth about the amount of calomel used and the bleeding and purging by himself and the old physicians, the story would not be believed.
Learning that he himself had largely abandoned the heroic treatment before retiring from the practice, I congratulated him on the progress his profession had made. But he did not receive my suggestion kindly. "The science of medicine has not changed," he said. I remarked that I understood that he would not now follow the old treatment. "No," he said, "I would not because of the changed conditions. The diseases have changed. I have not."
At what period the disposition to modify the size of the dose, and to remove its nauseous taste and repulsive appearance, characteristic of modern practice, began to be manifest, I am unable to say. Probably a majority of those who paid the early physicians for their services looked upon mild remedies which were easy to take as of little value.
I deem it fortunate that I am able to give in his own language the treatment
in what was then the most common disease in the Miami country adopted by one
of these physicians four score years ago. It will be observed that I do not
quote from an uneducated man who had commenced the practice of medicine without
adequate preparation.
Dr. .John C. Dunlevy was the son of Judge Francis Dunlevy of Lebanon and was, I believe, the first student of medicine in Warren county to receive the degree of M.D. After obtaining a good preliminary education, he attended a course of medical lectures at Lexington, Ky., and afterward was one of the first graduates of the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati. He practiced medicine at Hamilton, Ohio, but most of his life was passed in Warren county. He died in 1834, aged 38, and was buried in the old Baptist graveyard at Lebanon.
Dr. Dunlevey read a paper before the Second District medical Society of Ohio in November, 1824, and it was published in the June number, 1827, of the first volume of Dr. Drake's Western Medical Journal. The subject of the paper was an epidemic of bilious fever in the town of Hamilton and its vicinity in the summer and autumn of 1824. The author pronounced bilious intermittent fever the most common epidemic of our country and one to which many persons annually fell victims. Of this he wrote:
"The treatment of this epidemic which I found most successful, consisted in vomiting, purging, bleeding, blistering, the use of refrigerants and diaphoretics, and in exciting salivation. All of these means were, of course, not necessary in the treatment of each individual case, though there were some which from their obstinacy or violence, required in co-operation of succession, nearly the whole." Dr. Dunlevey gives what he terms a "vigorous treatment," to which he resorted when he was ready to take his own medicines. After riding twenty miles on a very warm day in July he retired in ordinary health, but awoke with a severe pain in his head and in the morning found himself with a high fever. In the morning he first took a large portion of calcined magnesia; two hours later he took twenty grains of calomel; at noon bled himself, losing about eighteen ounces of blood; in the afternoon the calomel produced vomiting and purging; throughout the whole day indulged in copious draughts of cold water and the cold effusion applied to the head repeatedly; in the evening he took an ounce and a half of salts; in the morning found himself slightly salivated, the pain gone and his pulse nearly at its natural standards. He found it necessary to take one or two doses of neutral salts daily for the ensuing week.
"If this treatment was necessary in a person feeble and emancipated as I was previously to the attack, it is far more so in a person of vigorous habit. Death after salivation is a rare occurrence."
The earliest list of all physicians practicing in Warren county is found in
the records of the County Com- missioners for the year 1830. In that year, for
the first time, the law required the commissioners to estimate the income of
all lawyers and physicians residing and practicing in the county in order that
a tax on their incomes might be assessed. The following is a list of practicing
Turtle Creek Township--David Morris, John Ross, John Van Harlingen, Caleb B. Clements, Wilson Thompson.
Franklin Township--John S. Haller, Otho Evans, George McAroy, Benjamin Dubois.
Clear Creek Township--Joseph Stanton, Samuel Marshall, Joseph Hildreth, William H. Anderson.
Deerfield Township--John DeHart.
Hamilton Township--John Cottle, Benjamin Erwin.
Wayne Township--Horace Lathrop, John E. Greer, Joseph Craft.
Salem Township--George Starbuck.
The foregoing list includes practitioners of all schools of medicine. The tax list at this time was 5 mills on each dollar of annual income. The County Commissioners in 1830, estimated the income of each of these physicians at $500, except John Cottle, whose income was placed at $1,000.
In the same year the commissioners made estimates of the income of eight lawyers practicing in the county, six of which were placed at $750, one at $500 and one (Thomas Corwin's) at $1,000.
The Lebanon Medical Society, still in existence, was organized October 28,
1837. In its membership were scientific practitioners from different parts of
Warren county and from adjoining counties. I conclude this article with a brief
sketch of the distinguished physician who was its first president, and I believe
the first practitioner in Warren county to receive the honorary degree of M.D.
Dr. Joshua Stevens was born near the village of Winthrop, Me., March 21, 1794. His early pursuits were farming and bricklaying. He had the advantages of a plain common school education, which he greatly improved by diligent self-study. On the 4th of July, 1817, he left Maine and opened a select boarding school at Bristol, near Philadelphia. Here he commenced the study of medicine, and subsequently entered the office of Dr. Joseph Parrish, of Philadelphia. He also attended the lectures of the medical department of the university during the winters of 1818, 19, 20, and, without waiting to graduate, entered upon practice in Philadelphia. He decided to come West, and, in 1821, with two or three friends, floated down the Ohio in a flat bottomed boat bearing letters of introduction to Dr. Daniel Drake of Cincinnati. He intended to locate in that city, but he became engaged in the practice at Monroe, Butler Co., near which village he had relatives residing. In 1830, the Medical College of Ohio conferred upon him the honorary degree of M.D. In 1847 he removed to Lebanon, where he resided until his death.
Dr. Stevens performed a vast amount of professional labor and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of his patrons and professional friends. He was a reader of medical journals and new books, and a frequent contributor to both journals and societies. He took an active part in the old "District" Medical Society, and for years was its president, afterward he was for more than ten years President of the Lebanon Medical Society. He was a member of the Methodist church. About seven years before his death he was thrown from a buggy while making a professional visit. The accident produced concussion of the brain, from the effects of which he never fully recovered. He died at Lebanon May 2, 1871.
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