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Roy, Tsunami
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|27 December 2004 at 04:19 (= 04:19 AM )
|Hut Bay, India, 10n45, 92e30
|NST h5e30 (is standard time)
|Data source
|Astrology data
|05°31' 09°01 Asc. 17°03'
Indian child born to parents fleeing the terrible tsunami waves that devastated their village in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The baby was not due until January 15, 2005. On December 26, 2004, Lakshmi Narayna Roy, the baby's father, had just made tea for his wife, when the earth shook. Roy ran out of their house in Hut Bay with his pregnant wife and first-born son, Saurabh, age 6.
Roy's job is a rickshaw driver. He managed to put his wife and son on his bicycle and pulled and pushed his little family uphill, minutes before the first waves destroyed their village. Just hours after reaching high ground with 700 other people, Namita began having labor pains. Luckily a nurse was among the refugees and she attended to laboring mother, while other women made protective draperies out of their rescued saris.
The birth was difficult and the mother, Namita Roy, had lost a lot of fluid. Namita and her newborn were carried down the hill in a rickshaw to a medical center where a navy officer alerted the ship. Because of the destruction in the harbor, the ship could not get to shore, so Lakshmi Roy and his friends lifted Namita and her baby above their heads and carried them through the waist-deep water.
A doctor in the Port Blair hospital named the boy Tsunami and the parents agreed that it was a fitting name. Lakshmi added "I am sure he will fight with me when he grows up, though, for giving him a feminine name."
Source Notes
PT quotes AP report on January 2, 2005: "Just after 4 a.m. Monday, the baby was coming…at 4:19, the Roys' second son was born." Coordinates of the birth may not be precise; Little Andaman's are used as nearest Hut Bay
- Family : Childhood : Order of birth (Second child/second son)
- Personal : Birth : Difficult birth
- Personal : Birth : Traumatic birth (born moments after tsunami waves destroyed their village)
- Personal : Birth : Unusual circumstances


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Making her mark in the fashion mainstream
Carla Sta. Cruz has built up an impressive portfolio that anticipates a promising future in the international fashion industry.
After studying fashion design at Parsons School of Design, Carla interned with notable designers such as Vera Wang, Marchesa and Hugo Boss.
Recently, her internship at American Vogue left her with a no-nonsense approach to the business of fashion. After all, it's not always glamour and sparkling lights—a concept that is all too absurd if you work behind the scenes.
Carla's fashion inspirations have spanned different genres of design and art. "My heart skips a beat when I look at the creations of Marchesa or Alexander McQueen. I'm also a fan of Colleen Atwood, Tim Burton, Riccardo Tisci, Karl Lagerfeld and John Galliano," she says.
She cites local designers such as Paul Cabral, Cary Santiago and Joey Samson as gifted designers. "I personally think they are better than their foreign counterparts, but they are not as known," she says.
"My love affair with fashion design started with this class in art and costume history. I love how clothing or fashion reflected every aspect of life—from economics and religion, to politics and social structure. I encountered the cerebral part of fashion and I was obsessed," says Carla.
But before working her way up in New York's fashion industry, Carla almost walked down the road to medicine at La Salle. "I always convinced myself that I was destined to be a doctor or a researcher, and fashion was just something I was obsessed with. As a nerdy kid growing up, I always pigeonholed nerds as future doctors, lawyers or corporate magnates."
But instead, she became a nerd for fashion. "I went to Parsons with a keen interest in the academic side of design, and from that point on, I realized I was meant to be in this life."
Thicker skin
The shift to fashion was a new start for Carla. There were a lot of moments when this driven designer had to swallow her pride and develop thicker skin for criticism. "I had to get used to people not liking my work and being openly criticized for it, even when I worked on it nonstop for two weeks. It's always about the work and nothing personal," she explains. It was one of those character-defining moments that allowed Carla to focus on being better at her craft.
Carla has applied previously at the Condé Nast group (the publishing group of luxury magazines like Vanity Fair, GQ and Vogue) several times but never got an internship—until recently. "Luckily, the creative director saw my portfolio during finals week, and she offered me an internship at Vogue."
Despite our preconceived notions of a work environment similar to the film "The Devil Wears Prada" or the documentary "The September Issue," Carla never discusses any gossip and humbly keeps her Vogue talk to a minimum. She states that her roles were kept to the internship duties, and that she was able to absorb a lot of information in that environment, especially with regards to working professionally.
Working inside fashion's most powerful media company has taught Carla the importance of quality. "Marketing can only take you so far; if your design is so-so and your quality is not impeccable, it will reflect on your sales," she says.
Late last year, Carla officially launched her eponymous bag collection. "I was fixing some immigration paperwork in Manila before my move back to New York. Since my life revolves around New York, I found myself unemployed again, and I had too much pride to ask for money from my parents. I applied in a lot of publications, couturiers and retailers, but I wasn't hired anywhere. I was even applying to be an intern at this age, which was mildly embarrassing," she says.
This experience taught Carla the importance of taking the leap to create one's own opportunities. "I guess this situation led me to do something I always dreamed of but never had the guts to do so, which was to start my own line."
Using leather imported from Italy, Carla's first collection came about in a small rented factory in Marikina. "We don't have high-tech machines found in the studios of LVMH, so I learned to use their makeshift tools, some of which you can even find in your pharmacy or hardware store. At first, I found it silly that I was suddenly using things that we would normally use to do our nails, but hey, it works very well!"
Based on her Parsons portfolio, Carla's first collection was called the "Kubo collection." It was conceptualized during winter in New York, a time when Carla was deeply homesick. "I designed a line of accessories that reminded me of anything Filipino, Kapampangan or my home in Wack-Wack. I was inspired by banig, dried leaves used in rural thatched roofs, bamboo, woven furniture. I took cues from Kenneth Cobonpue, Fernando Amorsolo and rural provincial art," she says.
Her second collection was inspired by pop culture and is called the "Gilt collection." "It was inspired by watching Rihanna's video with Slash, and reading 'The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo,'" she says.
"My New York experience was harrowing yet rewarding, especially in fashion and the New York job market. I felt I had to arm myself, hence the grommets, chains, spikes and hardware."
For her third collection, "Animalia," she chose to take inspiration from "Game of Thrones." "I wanted to do something different, something feral, something savage. I used horse hair and I did a lot of embossing on cow leather to resemble a python, to channel the erotically animalistic." The vast differences in her collections have shown Carla's versatility and range in working with leather goods and accessories.
With just a few weeks of launching her Facebook page, she has already amassed a loyal following of more than 8,000 likes—and it's just by word of mouth.
Currently back in New York, Carla is working on growing her business. "I'll be meeting up with some retailers. I actually just got a proposal to sell some of my accessories in San Francisco, as well," she says. "I really have to discuss with my partner what our plans are, and the direction of the brand for the next five years. There's a lot of time and money, and even blood, invested in our work so we really have to strategize," she explains.
The past few years have cemented the right foundation for Carla's future. Her environment and mentors have instilled in her a new standard in her work. "There was never a day I didn't thank God for it. Learning from the masters of my craft is something I can't put a price on."
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m. 18 Jun 1865 Monroe, Iowa, United States
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Oliver B. Smith to Miss Alvira Webb
To the County Court of November
Given under my hand the 18th day of June AD 1865.
Rachel found herself in somewhat desperate straits in St. Joeseph, Missouri, at the end of 1866:S2
NOTE: The "Uncle Oliver" she refers to is almost certainly Oliver P. Rowles, uncle of her husband, Oliver Smith (and possibly the one for whom he was named). "Charlie" is probably Charles M. Smith, her husband's brother, who had died in the War. No one in the family knows anything about this interlude -- but it should be remembered that Oliver Smith also had been in the pokey in Wapello County in the 1860 census, with his brother, Milford.
Oliver Smith and Rachel Webb Smith fall off the map at this point. Nothing has been found of their later lives, but Oliver apparently spent most of his life wandering through a number of western states and had at least two more wives. (He was unclear about the number himself.)


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By PATRICK SLACK
Sports Editor
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Royalton appeared to be set for a much easier win in its regular season finale at Wadena-Deer Creek (WDC), Wednesday, sprinting out to an early 14-0 lead.
But WDC managed to tie the score at 14-14 in the second half before the Royals pulled away for a 28-20 win to improve their record to 6-2.
Junior Tony Gadacz led the Royals offense with 157 yards and two touchdowns on 32 carries.
Junior Cade Stang added 51 yards and a score and senior Luke Wentland hauled in all six of sophomore Brady Moulzolf's completions for 88 yards and a touchdown.
"We knew going in WDC was a better program than what its record was showing and they proved that tonight," Royalton head coach Jamie Morford said. "We came out firing right away and then seemed to put everything on cruise control."
"We will need to keep our focus for all four quarters, to compete against some tough Section 6A opponents," he said.
Royalton is scheduled to host Pine River-Backus in the Section 6A quarterfinals, Tuesday.
Royalton 28, Wadena-Deer Creek 20
Royalton 0 14 7 7 – 28
Wadena-Deer Creek 0 6 8 6 – 20
ROY: Cade Stang 10 run (Stang kick).
ROY: Luke Wentland 22 pass from Brady Moulzolf (Stang kick).
WDC: Cooper 6 run (run failed).
WDC: VanErp 6 run (Carlson run).
ROY: Tony Gadacz 2 run (Stang kick).
ROY: Gadacz 10 run (Stang kick).
WDC: VanErp 17 run (pass failed).
Royalton—Rushing: Tony Gadacz, 32-157; Cade Stang, 8-51; Brady Moulzolf, 7-36; Tyler Hegna, 3-19. Passing: Moulzolf, 6-8, 88. Receiving: Luke Wentland, 6-88.


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I don't know if it can be done, or if anyone has run into it before, but when I was trying to install the Motorola USB drivers for my KRZR K1m I got an error message stating that the software was not written or is not supported by my processor. I'll try and grab a screen capture of the error message, but there may not be any point to that. Anyone have any suggestions or should I just give up on that? Come to think of it, I might run into the same issue if I get a bluetooth adapter for me G4...'hmm?
No announcement yet.
Workaround for software written only for Intel processors?
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All installed, and ready for visitors. Infill G4 in a 2007 Saturn VUETags: None
If you get the mp3Car Bluetooth adapter I would rest easy knowing they verified the drivers against the cpu before shipping. As for the work around, that depends on if the drivers are actually hard coded for Intel CPU's (which I find hard to believe), or if the install is just crappy (which is pretty likely). You could try installing the drivers on an intel machine, then grabbing the files and copying them over. Worse case you get a system crash, boot to safe mode and remove the drivers.
Originally posted by bir View PostYou could try installing the drivers on an intel machine, then grabbing the files and copying them over. Worse case you get a system crash, boot to safe mode and remove the drivers._______________________________________________
All installed, and ready for visitors. Infill G4 in a 2007 Saturn VUE
That depends on the install app. Most installs have flags for bypassing setup tests, but they are more than likely not documented. I would try contacting Motorola. The only other way to find out is inspect the installer at runtime to hunt for the code that does the test and bypass it, but that is just way more hassle than it is worth.
Let us know how it goes incase someone else runs into the problem.
Quick question: Are you using the built in phone support on Street Deck to make/take calls through your stereo? I am keenly interested in how well that works. I did not order the BlueTooth because I did not want it to hold up my order, and I am not yet prepared to spend $330 on the Andrea mic. But I have been considering it.
Ok, got out to the car this morning and tried again and noticed the drivers that I used on my laptop were the 64bit version (I'm running Vista Home Premium 64bit). I grabbed the 32bit version and it installed just fine. As far as bt, I'm still using USB. I too didn't want my order held up. For now, at least the USB cable also charges my battery. And, no, I am not doing it through SD yet.
So, I got the dialup networking connection setup, edited my init string but still can't connect on my G4 (able to on my laptop). But that's a whole different issue discussed in another thread. Just good to know that it wasn't the VIA C7, which had never crossed my mind._______________________________________________
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A MAJOR festival celebrating the poetry of former Bemerton rector George Herbert is to be held in Salisbury in July.
Rowan Williams, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, and Andrew Motion, a former poet laureate, will be the headline speakers at the event, which will be runover three days from July 10 to 12.
Talks, discussions and music have been scheduled for venues including Salisbury Playhouse, St John's and St Andrew's churches in Bemerton, Sarum College and Wilton House.
Canon Judy Rees, chairman of the organising group of local Herbert admirers, said it was time to mark the 17th century poet's work and life as there had not been any large-scale commemoration in Salisbury since 1933, the 300th anniversary of his death.
Canon Rees said: "People come from all over the world to Bemerton because of Herbert. We have held a few events, so our confidence has grown and we felt we could organise a festival.
"Rowan Williams is a huge lover of Herbert and a poet. The minute he retired as Archbishop, I wrote and invited him. He immediately wrote back to say he would do it."
Herbert, who wrote devotional poetry that also appeals to people who are not religious, was Rector of Fugglestone-cum-Bemerton for about three years before he died of consumption aged 39.
At the time the parish had about 300 inhabitants, compared with 16,000 now.
As well as giving a talk about why Herbert matters, Dr Williams, who is now the Master of Madgelene College, Cambridge, will take part in a symposium with Sir Andrew and Gillian Clarke, the National Poet of Wales. He will also participate in a words and music session and convene another session for teenagers.
Academics, performers and composer Barry Ferguson will also be taking part in the festival, which is a mixture of free and charged-for events.
The festival will close with a service at Salisbury Cathedral on the morning of July 13. The festival brochure should be available from April 1 and booking, through Salisbury Playhouse, will be possible from April 22.


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Today's Celebrity Facial Hair Friday pick is Apple founder and CEO Steve Jobs. Is there really anyone else we could have picked today? Is anyone writing any articles today about anything other than the iPhone? I doubt it.
In the distance past Steve was another silicon valley geek, wearing outdated clothes and sporting the 'stache. These days Jobs wears his signature black turtleneck and jeans. Some days he's clean shaven, some days he's stubbly. But every day, he's just frickin' cool.
Unless you've been living under a rock recently you've no doubt been inundated with iPhone press. The glass screen. The YouTube app. The battery life. The unlimited data plan. I want one. You want one. At 6:00pm today we all can get one. In fact, who's to say I'm not camped out in line at an Apple store right now. Wearing a black turtle neck and jeans. Sporting a couple days growth. (I want to be just like him.)
Steve - call me. On my iPhone.
Had my first shave with the Philips Norelco Arcitec the other day. It's been a while since I've shaved with an electric razor and the technology has improved greatly. Here are three of my initial reactions:
Plus - Ease of Cleaning
The three heads of the top of the razor pop open and allow for easy cleaning. Not only that but you can run them under water. Very convenient and very easy. And worth it. I was shaving on several days growth, and after I cleaned out the hairs halfway through, the shave got noticeable better.
Plus - Wide and Forgiving Shaving Area
The Arcitec's three heads cover a lot of ground. I was able to shave my cheeks with a couple swirls. Also, the heads are mounted on springs so they have a little give. This makes them mold to your face rather than dig out a divot.
Minus - Trimmer
While I consider it a big plus that the Arcitec has a trimmer (for sideburns or other existing facial hair), the trimmer wasn't able to shave close enough to double as a razor itself. I think with some practice I would be able to maintain the lines of my sideburns with one of the rounded heads on the top of the Arcitec, but I was hoping that the trimmer - since it's a straight line - would be able to do that for me.
More to come as I use the Artitec again.
The Philips Norelco Arcitec 1090 will be available on July 8th.
Billy Jealousy just added new item to their fine line of men's grooming products - Sucker Punch Face Scrub. As the name might imply, it's going to be a little rough on your face. But in a good way. We're talking exfoliation.
Dislodge dirt, dead surface skin cells and other impurities with Sucker Punch Face Scrub, a powerful combination of crushed walnut shells, vitamins and essential oils. Sucker Punch will give you the edge you need to go all the way, champ.
Ever wonder what became of those discarded walnut shells? Well now you know. I wonder if there's a need for pistachio shells. I'm a master at those.
Sucker Punch Face Scrub is available now for $18 for a 3.5oz/103mL bottle.
And for a somewhat amusing comparison between the Hair eRazor and the always strong selling Seiko Clean-Cut, check out www.hairremovalshavers.com. I found this paragraph particularly entertaining:
Much is made about the difference between Japanese manufactured shavers and Chinese. The truth is that Chinese quality is now excellent. For example China is where your IPOD comes from. The Chinese are so advanced technologically that they are one of ONLY three nations to have put a man into Space. Nearly 99% of all shavers are made in China including some shavers which claim to be "made" in Japan but are actually made in China and simply assembled in Japan or vice versa. In short you can get a top quality pubic shaver with all recent the technological advances FOR LESS by buying the Hair eRazor.
Oh, snap! Japan, you just got served.
In the meantime, listen to the first two tracks -"Grow A Beard?" and "My Daddy Is Scratchy", which you can preview on Amazon or iTunes. The rest are pure kid. "I Met A Vegetable I Didn't Like", "I Get Really Mad", "Stop It Dad You're Embarrassing Me". All classics. And so true.
Baseball has a long history of men with crazy facial hair. In fact Maxim did a profile of ten great mustaches in baseball recently. Also, ever seen a picture of Rollie Fingers? I've tried to avoid pulling from baseball for this segment since there are basically two camps - people who like baseball, and people who could care less. But for a wide variety of good and bad, there's really no better place for facial hair.
Kevin Youkilis is the first baseman for the Boston Red Sox. In previous years he's been nice and clean shaven. Recent though he's grown a goatee. A really bushy goatee. Now I love the guy as much as the next Red Sox fan. You might think people hate him for all the boos he seems to be get, but that's really people yelling "Youuuuuuuuu-k"! Unfortunate name, in some respects. Also, he's often mistaken for being Greek. Again the name.
But as far as the goatee goes, I'm going to have to come down against it. It's way too big. Goatees need to be manicured and stylish. Next time you're in a slump and need a change, I say it's the first thing to go.
Musgo Real for men brings European tradition together with modern trends and technologies. This classic fragrance has been recreated from an archived recipe of a cologne by the same name. Musgo real was originally introduced in the 1920's and sold throughout Europe during the sixties and seventies.
The Musgo Real line now includes shaving products, such as
Pretty reasonable prices for a product imported from Portugal. I wonder if they have vintage years?
Anyway, we're looking forward to shaving with Musgo Real, so stay tuned for our full review.
The Philips Norelco Arcitec hits online and retail stores on July 8th, and we've been fortunate enough to receive one several weeks in advance. (Hey Steve Jobs - how about an iPhone?) This is a totally new and futuristic design from Philips Norelco - three heads floating above the base. The picture to the right shows the Arcitec in its stand (which smartly has several suction cups on the bottom so you don't mistakenly knock it over). The 1090 model which we got also includes a plastic case (great for travel) which complete encloses the Arcitec, but still provides the ability to charge even when encased. What I'm trying to say it, the thing looks really well designed.
Other cool features include:
The Philips Norelco Arcitec 1090 will start at $239, and there will be several other models coming in at a lower price point. We'll be trying the Arcitec out over the next week or two and will report back our findings. In the meantime click on over to Gizmodo's Arcitec review and see how this new electric razor stacks up.
Got a shipment in the other day from Bump Patrol, a line of shaving products with a focus on reducing those pesky ingrown hairs. Haven't heard of them? Well, if you don't get razor bumps, count yourself lucky. If you do, then keep reading.
Razor bumps affect almost 80% of African-American men and 20% of Caucasians. Known clinically as pseudofolliculitis barbae, they're basically a vicious negative feedback loop. Shaving causes irritation. Irritation causes inflammation. Inflammation causes the hair pore to close and a bump to form. The hair becomes trapped, and thus in-grown. Yuck!
Thankfully there's Bump Patrol to the rescue! Bump Patrol has actually been around for over 10 years, but they've recently introduced an updated look and website. There are two shaving creams - Bump Patrol Cool Shaving Gel ($4.29) and Bump Patrol Aerosol Ultra Sensitive with Aloe Vera (also $4.29), and three different aftershaves - Bump Patrol Razor Bump Intensive Treatment (Sensitive Formula) ($8.59), Bump Patrol Razor Bump Intensive Treatment (Original Formula) ($8.59), and NEW EXTRA STRENGTH Bump Patrol Razor Bump Intensive Treatment ($9.29).
Bump Patrol's website is a wealth of information. There's a FAQ plus tons of free contact info. There's a great instruction sheet which you can download (one of the best I've ever seen). And there are 12 minutes of video demonstrations showing you shaving techniques for face and head, as well as how to avoid razor bumps. While the background music might be a little too upbeat for the subject matter, master barber Will Williams is 100% serious when it comes to your skin. What makes him a master? Have you ever seen someone determine the direction your hair grows with a credit card? 'Nuf said, MacGyver.
We'll be trying these products out soon so stay tuned. In the meantime, you've got your homework assignment. Click on over to Bump Patrol and watch some videos. Then impress your friends will cool terms like "pseudofolliculitis barbae".
Back when the 5-bladed Gillette Fusion came out a bunch of readers wrote in about the Onion's prescient spoof article about a ridiculous sounding 5-bladed razor. Recently ShavingStuff reader Crosius wrote in about an earlier piece from seminal comedy rag Mad Magazine (and presented by Wired). Seems Al Jaffee and his gang of misfits dreamed up the Trac LXXVI (that's 76 for all you roman numeral fans) razor years before:
Seventy-six cutting edges … wrap around an entire face and shave it close and clean in two or three effortless moves.
That was in response to the Schick Quattro, which at the time had an outlandish 4 blades.
For the M3Power, the first vibrating power razor from Gillette, Mad came up with a
battery-powered shaver produces "a high-frequency electromagnetic ray [that] instantly withers hairs and reduces them to ash."
I'm still waiting for the laser treatment which guilts hair follicles into lying dormant in therapy until a special psychological cream is applied to overcome their performance anxiety.
Funny-man Eddie Murphy has been in the news recently, and not because he's doing another family-friendly blockbuster like Norbit, and it's not because he picked up another transvestite hooker. No, this time it's due to a potential paternity suit. See, ex Spice Girl Mel "Scary" B has a newborn baby and says that Eddie Murphy is the father. Eddie, using the "Billy Jean" defense, says the kid is not my son. (er, daughter) In other words, Scary is saying that she and Eddie had sex, and Eddie is saying that Scary had sex with a lot of people.
So while we all wait with baited breath for the results of the upcoming DNA test, I would like to offer a much simpler way of figuring out who the father is. If the baby was born with that trademark Eddie Murphy mustache, it's his. Otherwise, it's clearly not.
There. Problem solved. Now let the man get on to Beverly Hills Cop IV, which is what the world really cares about.
Amazon is offering the Philips Norelco 7110X Cordless Rechargeable Shaver for only $29.99. With free shipping that's a great deal for an entry-level electric razor.
The 7110X offers the Precision Cutting System, the Patented Reflex Action® System, Individually Floating Heads, and three more marketing phrases designed to stimulate your inner shaving desire. That said, it's rated four stars over an average of 52 reviews, so a fair number of people like it.
If you're in the market for a new electric razor definitely click over to the 7110X page on Amazon. Even if you don't end up buying the 7110X there's a great comparison chart showing all models of Norelco electric razors and which features are on which models. The 7110X is definitely the low end (although it's the cheapest) at $29.99. At the top we've got the Philips Norelco 9170XLCC SmartTouch-XL Jet Clean Men's Shaving Set weighing in at $169.99. Hey, if you've got to have a Multi-function LCD display and a SmartTouch contour following system on your electric razor, expect to shell out the big bucks.
Time for another one of these things we call reviews. For the past month or so we've been shaving with Bold For Men, a maverick in the shaving world. How so? With Bold For Men, you don't use any water. Aside from shaving oils, the only other product I've used which didn't call for a base of wet skin was Kiehl's. But while Kiehl's is a drier paste, Bold For Men is a more liquidy gel. Smells vaguely like banana.
Applying Bold For Men couldn't be easier. After a shower just smooth some over your beard. That's it. No pre-shave oil. No warm water. Just squeeze and apply. Obviously Bold For Men wins the no-mess award hands down. If you're annoyed by splashes of water running down your chest and all over your sink, you've just met your savior.
The Shave
Shaving with Bold For Men is no different than other shaving creams. Wait 30 seconds for Bold to sink in, then get your blade hot and wet, stroke, and rinse often. The shave is pretty darn good too. My only complaint with the shave was that Bold For Men wasn't the best at lifting up finicky hairs. You know those hairs that seem to grow parallel instead of perpendicular. (Oh, did I just bust out the geometry?)
I have to admit that I was pretty nervous about using Bold For Men the first time. No water seemed like a recipe for disaster. Also, I've seen a few too many videos on YouTube of bad shaving behavior. But my fears we unfounded. Nicks and cuts were rare, and again, the shave was pretty darn good.
There is something in Bold For Men that gives me pause. Immediately after applying Bold my lips felt a little numb. I've had that before with several products - Brave Soldier, Pacific Shaving Oil - and the tingling did go away quickly. Might be me since I seem to have sensitive lips. (My wife agrees.)
Also, sensitive skin - like under the eyes and below the ears - got a little red from Bold For Men. I'm talking about the areas just beyond where you shave, but areas where shaving cream typically ends up as you spread it over your face. The redness went away quickly, so I wasn't concerned, but if you've got especially delicate skin, you might steer clear.
Get Some
Bold For Men is $20. Free shipping between now and July 15th. Also recommended for head shaving.
Target may have stopped carrying Proraso products, but Details for Men has stepped up to the plate. They're offering four of the Italian-made shaving products at very reasonable prices.
These aren't just American products disguised as Italian. While most of the packaging has both Italian and English on it, the Wheat Germ shaving cream (red tube) is entirely in Italian. Luckily you use it like any other shaving cream. However, if you want a translation of the ingredient list or special instruction, see this Details for Men page.
We'll be trying these out in the coming months. Currently in the Shaving Stuff shave studios are products from Gentlemen's Refinery, so stay tuned...
There's also a nice write-up of his experience with the Pulsonic, which he ends up liking, although not as much as wet-shaving:
The Pulsonic's motor delivers over 10,000 vibrations per minute, which the folks at Braun claim will expose and shave more hair. The first time I used it—it left a few patches here and there. Not to mention my neck was tomato red. (To be fair, this was the first time I had used an electric razor in years).
The Pulsonic will be available in two models - 9585CC with LED Lights which retails for $239, and the 9595CC with LCD Screen which retails for $269. No doubt you'll be able to get them a little cheaper with a couple minutes of googling. More info to come as it becomes available.
This week's Celebrity Facial Hair pick is super-hero inventor and comic book legend Stan Lee. Working late one evening in his lab - a dreary, dilapidated building filled with test tubes, beakers, and one radioactive arachnid - Stan produced the amazing Spider-Man. Who would guess that years later Spidey would become three major motion pictures, countless comic books, and hands down the best ride at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure in Florida.
It's a big summer for Stan. Not only did Spider-man 3 open recently, but the next installment of the Fantastic Four - Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer - opens in a week. Yep - Stan did them too. Along with X-Men, the Hulk, Iron Man, and a host of others.
OK, back to business. Stan has a mustache. A slightly cheesy, slightly sleazy mustache. Now hold on, all you Stan-luvas. Before you go labeling me a hater, hear me out. I have a theory. Have you ever seen Stan Lee and Spider-man in the same room together? Nope. How about Stan and the Hulk? Nunca. Coincidence? Perhaps not. See, I think the mustache might be fake. Think Clark Kent's glasses. It's all part of the disguise, so us mere mortals won't figure out his true identity.
Well I see past that mustache, Stan! I see the clean-shaven skin above your lip, and I'm calling you out. It's time to register yourself under the Superhuman Registration Act, or else it's Captain America time for you!
Lots of men's grooming websites are running specials for Fathers' Day - Sunday June 17 (which is fast approaching). Here's a quick round up of a few:
Free Fedex ground shipping at BuzzSkin between now until Friday June 15th.
Tons of "dote on dad" specials at SkinStore from all the major brands like The Art of Shaving, Jack Black, MenScience, and aMENity.
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Free shipping between now and July 15th (that's right, July!) at Bold For Men.
Who's sporting a clean shave? That's right you are! Now it's time for a little stylin' and profilin' with a couple Baxter of California accessories. I'm talking about Hydo Salve: Lip Balm for those luscious lips, and Baxter of California Clay Pomade - "Styling clay for men's hair".
A blend of natural clay and wax gives hold and texture to hair. Leaves hair with a matte look.
Baxter of California's Clay Pomade was also a Best Styling Product winner in the May 2007 issue of Men's Health. I'm quite sure that the last time I had clay in my hair was in Mrs. Jenkins' art class in elementary school, and I didn't win any prizes.
Baxter of California Clay Pomade is $16 for a 2.5 oz./75 ml jar.
Hydo Salve: Lip Balm is $8 for a .5 oz./15 ml. tube. Way cooler than your black chapstick and comes in deliciously kissable mojito flavor.
Also, make sure you click over to the (almost) free samples when you're checking out. Great way to try a few new things or get some travel sizes for your on-the-road bag.
So you want to get dad a shaving upgrade but you don't want to wade through 100 user comments at Amazon or 50 reviews at (ahem) ShavingStuff. Let someone else do the winnowing at Best4Men.
Shopping at Best4Men.com is a breeze. When you visit, you're not going to find dozens of choices, all claiming to be the right one for you. Instead, there's just one of everything, carefully and painstakingly selected for each category. Driven by the thought that "sometimes 100 choices are 99 too many", Brett Thorson, founder and CEO of Best4Men, LLC, wanted to make it simple for today's man to find the right grooming product.
Shaving Cream - Hydroplane by Billy Jealousy. Pre-shave oil - Anthony Logistics For Men. Still need a gift idea? Click on over to their Gift Ideas page where you can choose a pre-made bundle or BYOK. (That's Build Your Own Kit, for the acronym-challenged.) Shipping is a flat $7, or free for orders over $75. Fathers' Day is less than two weeks away. Start shopping!
Today's Celebrity Facial Hair Friday pick is our current Attorney General, Alberto Gonzalez. Ooo, Alberto! What ever happened to Alberto VO5? Anyway...
Pictured left is the Alberto of a few years ago. So young and naive. Unaware of the scandals to come. And with mustache. To the right we have present-day Alberto. Hardened. Embroiled in controversy. Clean-shaven.
Does he remember his be-mustached days? Does he long for the simpler times when life wasn't under a microscope? Does he even remember?
I doubt it. My guess is one of his subordinates shaved him without his knowledge. Probably Monica Goodling when she was crossing a line. Good work Monica. Definitely the right move.


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N'DJAMENA, Chad — Chad's military chief announced on state television late Saturday that his troops deployed in northern Mali had killed Moktar Belmoktar, the terrorist who orchestrated the attack on a natural gas plant in Algeria that left 36 foreigners dead.
The French military, which is leading the offensive against al-Qaida-linked rebels in Mali, said they could not immediately confirm the information.
Local officials in Kidal, the northern town that is being used as the base for the military operation, cast doubt on the assertion, saying Chadian officials are attempting to score a PR victory to make up for the significant losses they have suffered in recent days.
Known as the "one-eyed," Belmoktar's profile soared after the mid-January attack and mass hostage-taking on a huge Algerian gas plant. His purported death comes a day after Chad's president said his troops had killed Abou Zeid, the other main al-Qaida commander operating in northern Mali.
If both deaths are confirmed, it would mean that the international intervention in Mali had succeeded in decapitating two of the pillars of al-Qaida in the Sahara.
"Chad's armed forces in Mali have completely destroyed a base used by jihadists and narcotraffickers in the Adrar and Ifoghas mountains" of northern Mali, said Army Chief of Staff Gen. Zakaria Ngobongue in a televised statement on state-owned National Chadian Television. "The provisional toll is as follows: Several terrorists killed, including Moktar Belmoktar."
The French military moved into Mali on Jan. 11 to push back militants linked to Belmoktar and Abou Zeid and other extremist groups who had imposed harsh Islamic rule in the north of the vast country and who were seen as an international terrorist threat.
France is trying to rally other African troops to help in the military campaign, since Mali's military is weak and poor. Chadian troops have offered the most robust reinforcement.
In Paris, French military spokesman Col. Thierry Burkhard said that he had "no information" on the possibility that Belmoktar was dead. The Foreign Ministry refused to confirm or deny the report.
A spokesman for Chad's presidential palace did not immediately return a request for comment. In Kidal in northern Mali, an elected official, who requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the press, said that he did not believe that Belmoktar was dead and waved off the claim as an attempt by Chad to explain the loss of dozens of their troops to a grieving nation.
"These last few weeks, the Chadians have lost a significant number of soldiers in combat. (Claiming that they killed Belmoktar) is a way to give some importance to their intervention in Mali," said the official, who keeps in close contact with both French and Malian commanders in the field.
Callimachi contributed to this report from Dakar, Senegal. Baba Ahmed contributed from Bamako, Mali.
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While former Sen. Scott Brown dined with a group of Republican senators on Capitol Hill today, Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., had some words for the potential Senate hopeful that may be hard to stomach.
"The Constitution guarantees every state two Senators. The Constitution doesn't guarantee every Senator two states," Reid said, alluding to Brown's switch from representing Massachusetts in the Senate to exploring a run in New Hampshire.
Political jockeying for position is hardly new in national politics, but Reid seems to say that Brown's move crossed a line.
Unfortunately for Reid, Brown's candidacy would put yet another state in play for the Republicans, making the Democrats' chances of holding onto the Senate in the 2014 midterms even more of a challenge.
"We'd love to have Scott back," said Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. "We're happy that he's running for the Senate. He's an old friend of ours. And no one's election victory was more a symbol of public objection to Obamacare like Scott Brown's special election in January of 2010."
Senate Republicans welcomed Brown back to the policy lunch he used to attend weekly when he was a sitting senator, but Brown isn't the first hopeful who has graced the weekly event. Rep. Cory Gardner, who is running in Colorado, as well as Shane Osborn, who is running in Nebraska, both attended lunches earlier this year.
Brown's trip to the Capitol came just one day after his exploratory committee released a scathing memo, blasting incumbent Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., of trying to "throw up one smokescreen after another in an attempt to avoid discussing the issues."
It went on to call Shaheen "a reliable rubber stamp" for the Obama administration's agenda and Shasheen's work "disappointing and a disservice to New Hampshire."


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Rhode Island Johnnycake Burger
Maple Butter:
2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup real Grade B maple syrup
1/2 tablespoon dark molasses
Blueberry-Apple "Salsa":
3/4 cup chopped blueberries
3/4 cup diced Green Delicious apple
1/2 cup diced sweet onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
12 slices Applewood-Smoked Bacon
1 cup water
1 cup white cornmeal (if available, you can use johnnycake meal)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
2 pounds ground chuck
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for brushing on the grill rack
6 egg hamburger buns, split
Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover, or preheat a gas grill to medium-high.
To make Maple Butter, combine butter, maple syrup, and molasses in a small mixing bowl. Mix until well combined. Set aside.
To make Blueberry-Apple Salsa, in a small mixing bowl combine blueberries, apples, onion, lemon juice, and vinegar. Toss until well combined. Set aside.
To make bacon, heat 2 large fireproof non-stick skillets on the grill. Add 6 slices of bacon to each and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
To make Johnnycakes, boil water in a small fireproof saucepan on the grill. Pour off some of the fat from skillets used to cook the bacon, leaving a tablespoon or two in each skillet. Add cornmeal and salt to a large mixing bowl. Add boiling water to cornmeal. Stir. Add milk. Stir. Place the skillets back on the grill over medium heat. Spoon the batter into the skillets, creating 3 thin burger-sized johnnycakes in each skillet (for a total of 6). Cook for 5-6 minutes per side so a crispy crust forms. Remove from heat.
To make the patties, in a large bowl combine beef, salt, and pepper. Handling the meat as little as possible to avoid compacting it, mix well. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions. Place a tablespoon of the Maple Butter inside the middle of each patty. Bring the meat up around it so the butter is covered. Form the portions into patties to fit the buns.
Brush the grill rack with vegetable oil. Place the patties on the rack, cover, and cook, turning once, just until done, about 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare. During the last few minutes of cooking, place the buns, cut side down, on the outer edges of the rack to toast lightly.
To assemble the burgers, spread a generous layer of Maple Butter on the cut side of the buns. On each bun bottom, place two slices bacon, Blueberry-Apple "Salsa," a patty, a Johnnycake, and the bun tops.
Makes 6 burgers.
Although it's the smallest state, Rhode Island is also one of my favorites. And one of the foods that Rhode Island is famous for is Johnnycakes, which basically are crunchy cornmeal pancakes that are topped with butter and maple syrup. This burger incorporates that great Rhode Island specialty in a really unique way.


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Mandy Moore Dyes Her Hair Red
Hollywood is seeing red!
There must be a hair color memo going around town, since yet another celeb has dyed her hair red. Mandy Moore is the third star this month to try out the coppery shade. Just last week, UsMagazine.com reported that Drew Barrymoore, 36, "felt like trying out red", and a few weeks prior Whitney Port, 25, debuted an apricot hue.
Moore, 27, unveiled her fiery new hue at an ASPCA event in NYC on Wednesday. And even though "Tangled" star is best known for dabbling in various shades of brunette, let us not forget her lighter, brighter pop-star days as a blonde.
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Bob Manglitz, president and CEO of Lake Michigan Carferry, said the agreement would keep the Badger afloat and save the jobs of more than 200 employees."The resolution of this issue has taken far longer than we had hoped, but the end result has been worth the effort," he said. The deal would resolve a lengthy dispute between regulators and the company that has drawn interest from state legislators, members of Congress, environmental advocates, maritime history buffs and even a rival ferry service. Hedman said the EPA's Chicago office has received more letters and calls about the Badger â¿¿ about 6,000 â¿¿ than any other issue during her three years in charge there. Launched six decades ago to haul rail cars across the Great Lakes, the Badger was spared from the scrapyard in the late 1980s when an entrepreneur bought and refurbished it as a passenger vessel. It offers a four-hour cruise across 60 miles of open water, an alternative to driving between Michigan and Wisconsin by way of crowded Chicago. The ship is a cultural icon in Ludington, the last remnant of a once-thriving carferry fleet. Local officials say it's a pillar of the shoreline community's tourist industry, drawing customers to restaurants, motels and gift shops. But the EPA, under a court order to regulate discharges from ships, told the company it would have to find an alternative to depositing its ash in the lake. As the deadline approached, supporters pressure the agency for more time while critics said the ship's operators had been given plenty of time to meet the same requirements imposed on other vessels. Rep. Bill Huizenga, a Michigan Republican who represents Ludington, sponsored an amendment last year that would have given the Badger a permanent exemption. Sen. Richard Durbin of Illinois, the Senate's second-ranking Democrat, denounced the proposal. Other members of Congress took opposing sides.
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ANGOLA, Ind.
A man who spent seven years on the run to avoid child molesting charges has been arrested at a northeastern Indiana motel.
Thirty-year-old Terry Wayne Waugh, Jr. was arrested without incident early Saturday in Steuben County. WNDU-TV reports that Indiana State Police troopers and the U.S. Marshal Service found Waugh hiding in the bathroom of a motel room.
Waugh was taken to the Steuben County Jail in Angola and is awaiting transfer to St. Joseph County, where he is wanted on several child molestation charges.
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NJIT and JPL physicists detail Earthshine's role in planet hunting and climate variablesHow the study of Earthshine continues to elucidate climate variables and how the use of Earthshine data may help to search for advanced life on distant planets, will be the foci of an upcoming panel discussion in Baltimore led by solar physicist Philip R. Goode, PhD, and a panel of researchers. Earthshine is the reflected light from earth which creates the ghostly glow completing the circular outline of a partial moon.
Goode, distinguished professor at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and director of Big Bear Solar Observatory (BBSO), Calif., leads the talk May 23, 2006, 10 a.m., at the Baltimore Convention Center during the 2006 joint assembly of six geophysical societies, including the American Geophysical Union. (Contact Sheryl Weinstein, 973-596-3436 to interview Goode and/or other panelists: High resolution Earthshine photos taken by robotic telescope also available.)
NJIT has managed and operated BBSO since 1997. In April of 2007, Goode plans to see first light from a new 1.6-meter aperture telescope installed at BBSO. The instrument is expected to be the most capable ground-based solar telescope in the world.
Joining Goode's panel are NJIT Research Professor Pilar Montanes-Rodriguez, PhD, and Wesley A. Traub, PhD, chief scientist for NASA's Navigator Program to search for extrasolar planets, and project scientist for NASA's Terrestrial Planet Finder Coronagraph Mission. Traub works at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, managed by the California Institute of Technology.
Since the 16th century when Leonardo Da Vinci first described Earthshine, the idea has captivated both scientists and poets. Goode and the Big Bear team of Montanes-Rodriguez with NJIT Research Professor Enric Palle have used Earthshine observations to determine changes in the earth's climate. Much of this research has focused on the relationship of cloud cover to global warming.
More recently, Goode has been developing a worldwide network of inexpensive ground-based robotic telescopes to measure Earthshine to better understand climate variables. "I see these telescopes, capable of engaging scientists worldwide--even ones in developing nations--in significant studies of climate change," Goode said. "Not that Earthshine data should be limited to climate change. I see it also useful in the search for life on other planets." He will discuss these telescopes along with his Earthshine research as related to global warming at the panel discussion.
Earthshine has enabled Montanes-Rodriguez to gauge requirements for discovering complex life on distant planets. "At any moment, satellite cloud cover data reveals the amount of vegetation that would be visible from just above the Earth. This knowledge can be combined with earthshine observations to successfully detect vegetation on the Earth as though it were a distant planet," she said. "Although the typical day's signal might be weaker than scientists previously thought, it can still be clearly seen on certain days."
Using real cloud cover satellite data and Earthshine spectral data, Montanes-Rodriguez showed that for a few days during the year when Earth's vegetation signal is prominent, vegetation can very clearly be seen from space. Such days are visible around the time of a full moon and depend upon reflecting a tiny fragment of Earth--typically small cloud-free, green crescents, such as the Amazon rain forests.
"Montanes-Rodriguez has measured the spectral Earthshine with state-of-the-art accuracy, calibrated the albedo by also observing lunar eclipses, and modeled it as if you were a distant astronomer looking at our solar system, and seeing under what circumstances you could find an Earthlike planet," said Goode. Montanes-Rodriguez also gauged the task's difficulty.
Traub has modeled what one might expect the Earthshine looked like in the distant past. And, he measured the spectral Earthshine.
"There is a close connection between Earthshine and extrasolar planets," Traub said. "The reflected spectrum is exactly the same as an astronomer would see from a nearby star. So turning this around, we can test our ability to detect life on a nearby planet by seeing if we can detect life on Earth, using Earthshine."
Traub's models of the Earth's spectrum cover the full range of Earth's geological history. "The carbon-dioxide dominated atmosphere of the early Earth can be seen clearly in the thermal infrared spectrum," Traub said. "The rise of oxygen, from life, showed up in the visible spectrum. If we find an extra solar planet in any of these stages of the Earth's past history, we will be able to identify it as such."
Details of the Earthshine spectra measured and modeled by Traub and his colleagues show strong bands of oxygen, water and ozone, all good signs of life. Earth's blue-enhanced brightness (the blue sky) from visible and near-infrared spectra was also visible. Thermal infrared spectra of the earth, taken by a spacecraft to Mars several years ago, were similarly helpful, showing carbon dioxide, ozone, and water. With an improved spectrometer, Traub said, methane and nitrous oxide could have been seen.
New Jersey Institute of Technology, the state's public technological research university, enrolls more than 8,100 students in bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in 100 degree programs offered by six colleges: Newark College of Engineering, New Jersey School of Architecture, College of Science and Liberal Arts, School of Management, Albert Dorman Honors College and College of Computing Sciences. NJIT is renowned for expertise in architecture, applied mathematics, wireless communications and networking, solar physics, advanced engineered particulate materials, nanotechnology, neural engineering and eLearning. In 2006, Princeton Review named NJIT among the nation's top 25 campuses for technology recognizing the university's tradition of research and learning at the edge in knowledge.
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Fox Creek Leather "V 1.8" Jacket
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We were impressed with the Fox
Creek Leather
Vented Racing Jacket and Lori (our
Women's Motorcycle Clothing page editor) absolutely loves her
Women's 3/4 Length Jacket,
which still gets raves from strangers well over a year later.
There's something about the quality of the leather
and the stitching that makes a Fox Creek Leather product
stand out from the crowd -- especially now that just
about every leather garment around seems to be made in
some far-off land.
Fox Creek Leather still makes all their jackets,
pants, vests and other products right here in the U.S.A.
Yes, they cost a bit more, but you'll get a jacket that
will last for your lifetime and probably your kid's too.
It's a shame that there are so few
genuine leather
clothing manufacturers left in the U.S.A. Leather
goes together with motorcycles about as well as any
pairing ever created. Leather jackets were just
about born on a motorcycle, and it's nice to see Fox
Creek Leather carrying on the tradition.
The problem is that their leather jackets are almost too good
to wear! I dread the thought of falling off my
motorcycle, but I swear if I do I'll take this jacket
off and carefully pack it away before I hit the ground!
As nice as it looks, the Fox Creek Leather V 1.8
is made to do the job. I'm guessing that the "1.8"
represents the thickness of the leather in millimeters,
because that's just about what it measures on mine.
1.8 millimeters of leather is about as thick as it gets
-- even motorcycle racing leathers aren't as robust --
so the V 1.8 should have enough of the "right stuff" to
get the job done.
Leather this thick is usually as stiff as a 2x4 and
takes about 93 years to break in, but the cool thing is
that the V 1.8 feels as soft as silk. I don't know
what Fox Creek Leather does to get their finish, or
"hand"*, but all three of
the jackets we've tried have a consistently smooth,
buttery feel with excellent graining.
The stitching on the V 1.8 is also a work of art.
The jacket is very subtle in its styling, and the little
details are what make it work. Anyone with a
passing knowledge of leather will recognize the
quality of workmanship and the details in the V 1.8's
stitching. It's one of the things that makes an
intuitive but unconscious difference to admirers who see
you wearing the jacket.
The V 1.8 is somewhat of an anomaly in the Fox Creek
Leather lineup. It's cut for sportbike owners,
short in front to prevent bunching and longer in the
back to provide coverage when leaned forward. The
arms are cut with a slight forward rotation, and the
jacket "fits like a glove" with a slight forward
However, I have a confession to make. I've been
wearing the V 1.8 as a street jacket. The design
is subtle enough to easily pass as a cool-looking,
vaguely motorcycl-ish jacket that draws plenty of
looks. It's a touch on the heavy site for street
wear -- that 1.8 mil leather gives the size 46 jacket a
weight of 6 lbs. -- but it works great in cool
spring weather.
Leather is a natural product, so it can be slightly
variable in color, texture and feel, but the Fox
Creek Leather staff will find you the perfect fit.
I normally take a men's U.S. size 44, but after giving
them my true measurements, they pulled this one off the
rack and it fits like it's custom made. The V 1.8
is available in an astonishing range of sizes, from 38
all the way up to 60 Long. (Note to self: if you run
into a guy wearing a size 60 Long, remember to be
All Fox Creek Leather products are guaranteed for
life, which is about 99 years more than any of the other
leather manufacturers' guarantee their goods.
The V 1.8 has the special Fox Creek Leather hidden waist adjuster.
A leather belt is guided into the jacket and the waist
can be adjusted internally, so there are no leather
buckles or ugly Velcro swatches to spoil the clean
exterior. The photo on the left illustrates the
inside of the jacket with its hidden Velcro adjustment
The adjusters will give about 5" of give and take on
either side, so the V 1.8 should fit just about every
body. Or everybody's body.
The jacket has two outer slash pockets, each with a
heavy gunmetal-colored YKK zipper. The zipper slides are hidden
under the leather hemming.
Normally, we'd
criticize a jacket for having zipper pulls that are
difficult to grab with gloved hands, but
in this case, it's perfect because the zippers and
zipper pulls are hidden, adding a sleekness to the
design, kind of like a Boyd Coddington hot rod.
The pockets, believe it or not, are actually lined
with leather. When's the last time you found that?
The sleeves on the V 1.8 each have a 6" long (15 cm)
zipper vent opening under the tricep, again partially hidden. I
didn't even realize the vents were there until I read about
them in the product literature.
The V 1.8 can get
hot, like any non-perforated leather jacket, but that's
the price you pay for "the look"!
Inside the left breast flap is a storage pocket about
7" deep (18 cm) and 5" wide (13 cm). It closes
with a metal snap and this pocket is lined with a nylon
taffeta. It's useful for stowing a wallet or cell
The V 1.8 has a sewn-in mesh liner throughout the
inside and taffeta lining in each of the arms.
This serves to keep the leather from direct contact with
the owner's skin in case he's going for the bare-chested
(or sleeveless T-shirt) thing.
A detachable zip-in
thin quilted liner is also standard issue. It
actually works pretty well in providing some insulation
in colder weather, but it's now warm enough around here
to pack it away until next winter.
The only real issue I have with the V 1.8 is the
design of the zippered sleeve cuff (see above photo). The cuff has a
sewn-in leather dart that bunches up into a perfect "U"
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Body Of Veteran Missing Since Vietnam War Identified
The body of Col. Francis J. McGouldrick, Jr., missing in action from the Vietnam War, has now been identified.
The distinct black flag sways outside. A beacon showing the family inside is still waiting for their loved one to come back from war.
"I didn't have my dad there for everything," said Mitch Guess of Dublin.
He was missing for 45 years of Guess' life.
"What I do remember was always good, really good memories," Guess said.
She was 11. Her dad, air force pilot Col. Francis McGouldrick, was flying a B-57. It crashed mid-air with another American jet. He was serving in the Vietnam War but the mission was in Laos.
"We were not supposed to be in Laos so it's very secret," said Guess.
More questions than answers but Mitch and her three sisters never forgot. They fought for years for McGouldrick to be found and brought home. Now, the wait is over.
"Our search has been over and we are very fortunate to get these answers," said Guess.
An excavation about a year ago in Laos turned up his remains. So as the lights twinkle on the trees and families gather for Christmas, the McGouldricks will come together at Arlington Cemetery and watch the colonel be laid to rest with his wife.
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"They'll be buried together in the same grave," said Guess.
While this family is grateful, they know so many others are still waiting.
"It's still an issue, it's not something that's gone away," Guess said. "It doesn't matter if they're all dead, we still want to repatriate them back into the United States."


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Eggs occupy an impressive amount of space on restaurant breakfast menus, and it doesn't seem likely that will change anytime soon. Recently, the American Egg Board (AEB) and the Egg Nutrition Center teamed up with The NPD Group and AEB culinary advisor, research chef Walter Zuromski, to compile a list of top egg trends for 2013. Restaurant operators may profit from several of the ideas the group identified.
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Wiretaps, informants aided authorities in big meth bustMay 31, 2013 By Christina George, Staff Writer
Six suspects have been arrested, and five remain in custody.
The arrest count in a recent methamphetamine bust in Fremont County now stands at six, and new details continue to emerge based on wiretapping and confidential informants used in the investigation.
Lyle Haukaas, 34, of Hudson, was the most recent suspect to be arrested. He was apprehended May 23 and taken into custody on three warrants through the Fremont County Sheriff's Office, including one for failure to appear and another for conspiracy to deliver methamphetamine.
Five others were arrested previously on the same charge of felony conspiracy to deliver: Anthony Hernandez, 41, and Abigail White, 21, both of Riverton; Travis Fauque, 21, and Shene Springfield, 37, both of Lander; and Timothy Pitt, 31, of Hudson.
All but one of the suspects remain in custody --Springfield was released from the Fremont County Detention Center on Wednesday after posting 10 percent of a $50,000 bond that was originally set at $100,000.
Haukaas, White, Pitt and Fauque remain in custody on $100,000 bonds, and Hernandez is still in jail on a $250,000 bond.
All six defendants are scheduled for preliminary hearings June 5 in Lander Circuit Court. Fremont County Undersheriff Ryan Lee said the investigation remains ongoing, and he expects more arrests to be made.
Informants, wiretaps
Officials said their investigation began in February, when the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation had a confidential informant purchase about 10 grams of methamphetamine from Pitt at Pitt's residence on two separate occasions.
A second confidential informant told officers in March that Pitt was receiving the drugs from the Rock Springs area.
On March 8, an order was issued allowing for a tracing device to be installed on Pitt's home telephone numbers. Officials said the wiretapping in April and May revealed that Pitt was the leader of an organization of drug dealers in Fremont County. The information was included in affidavits accompanying charging documents for each defendant.
"Specifically, at various times during the referenced 30 days, T. Pitt is heard over his Verizon home telephone directing Travis Fauque, Lyle Haukaas, Abigail White, Anthony Hernandez, Shene Springfield and (a woman who has not been arrested) and others unnamed to come to T. Pitt's house for drugs; bring T. Pitt money; meet at various locations to pick up/drop off drugs and money," the affidavit states.
On April 15, 9th Judicial District Court Judge Norman E. Young issued an order for the interception of electronic communications on Pitt's home telephone. During the course of the wiretap, officials said trained drug agents who were monitoring the calls noted "obvious drug business discussions" occurring between Pitt and other defendants.
"Based on my training and experience, it is clear to me that T. Pitt is the main conspirator in the organization," DCI special agent Andy Hanson said in the affidavit. "(Pitt) utilizes others such as (his co-defendants) and others not specifically named in this affidavit to further his organization and the distribution of methamphetamine in and around Fremont County."
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Hanson said he also learned Pitt was in regular contact with a woman in Green River identified as a person of interest and a possible source of methamphetamine in previous controlled substance investigations. Calls were monitored between Pitt and the Green River woman who is believed to be the drug source. At times, Hanson said the two used a child to interpret for the Spanish-speaking woman and Pitt.


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You talk to your best friend about everything—big things, little things and anything in between. But when they receive a cancer diagnosis, you may be at a loss for words. Cancer isn't just impacting your friend's life, but it affects yours as well. Cancer can create big changes in the dynamic of your friendship, and it's common to feel unsure of how you should react. You want to help and support your friend in any way possible, but you don't want to overstep your bounds. Though no two people or cancer journeys are alike, there are ways you can support and empower your friend throughout the cancer experience that will not only ease their burden, but will help you as well.
- Be available. Your friend may not always want you to visit, but you can still make yourself available for days when they are feeling well enough for visitors or would like some company. In the meantime, there are still things you can do to be present for your friend, like bringing meals, helping with childcare or running errands. You can also send little notes or gifts to your friend so they know you're thinking of them, even when you can't be there.
- Ask questions. When your friend has cancer you may not know what to expect or what this will mean for the future. Don't be afraid to ask your friend questions. They may not always have the answers, but will they most likely be grateful that you have an interest in their diagnosis and treatment. Try to routinely to ask your friend if they feel like talking about anything. They may not always feel up to talking, but your support will be appreciated. Don't be afraid to ask your friend what they specifically need. Sometimes friends and family are so willing to step in and help that they forget to ask what is truly needed by the patient in that moment.
- Act normal. Just because cancer has changed the dynamic of the friendship doesn't mean you can't be yourself around your friend anymore. It's ok to still talk about the same things you did before cancer, and your friend may appreciate the opportunity to talk about something other than cancer for a change! Your friend will most likely be relieved that your relationship is still as good as ever.
- Create a support team. Your friend will be grateful for any kind of support from you during their cancer experience. But, you don't have to do it alone. Get in touch with your friend's family to see if they need anything, and reach out to any shared friends or to the community to make sure your friend has plenty of support and available resources.
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Ruud Gullit appointed president of World Cup bid
Former World Player of the Year Ruud Gullit has been named president of Holland and Belgium's bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022.
The board of the bid team decided unanimously to appoint the former AC Milan player to the role, with Gullit having been heavily involved in the process already.
While Gullit will spearhead the bid, he has been joined by ambassadors including Johan Cruyff, Marco van Basten, Clarence Seedorf, Edwin van der Sar, Dennis Bergkamp, Michel Preud'homme and Eric Gerets.
Harry Been, chief executive of the bid, said: "With his reputation and enormous international appeal, Ruud Gullit's appointment is of great significance for our candidacy.
"Ruud has a tremendous football background and knowledge that we believe can be a great advantage for the bid.
"During the official presentation of the candidacy to the world's press in Cape Town in December last year, Ruud proved himself a great ambassador.
"He believes in our chances and is fully behind our bid message of 'Together for Great Goals', which shows how a World Cup in our countries can be of value to the rest of the world.''
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Keegan no easy fix to fog on the Toon
Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan insists he never expected to work an instant miracle at St James' Park. The 57-year-old will send his side out against Blackburn tomorrow knowing nothing short of a victory - something he has not yet experienced in the six games since he replaced Sam Allardyce - will quell a growing sense of unease on Tyneside. With no Premier League win in 10 and only two in their last 18, the Magpies have slipped to within just six points of the relegation zone and are squirming uncomfortably with just 11 matches to play. Keegan's assessment of the situation is that his side need four wins to add to the paltry 28 points they have collected to date before they can draw a line under a disastrous campaign. But with the euphoria surrounding his appointment having long dissipated, he is adamant there was never going to be any easy solution. Keegan said: 'We need to get to 40 points. I think 40 will be enough, although I may be proved wrong even on that. 'But we are just in the early stages of rebuilding here, and this instant quick-fix thing was never going to happen.' Last Saturday's 5-1 home defeat by Manchester United proved the lowest point in a run of results which has severely dented confidence. However, Keegan is confident progress is being made off the pitch - where new assistant boss Chris Hughton has had an input this week. The manager said: 'I have seen improvements on the training ground, definitely, but those improvements as yet have not gone on to the pitch - where it really matters. 'If we get the training up to the standard we need and the quality we need - and by that I mean competitive in the right way, a good spirit around the place, but games even in practice meaning something - then that will go on to the big pitch. 'My belief always had been, having been in football a lot of years as a player and then as a manager as well, that is usually the way it works. 'What happens out on the training ground, if it is not good, goes into the games - and if it is good, it goes into the games.' Keegan will hope to have Emre, Mark Viduka and - for the first time - Obafemi Martins back at his disposal after their recoveries from injury, although Shay Given is out after a recurrence of his groin problems. Keegan is hoping the fans too can play their part after a traumatic few weeks, knowing just how much an impact they can make from his own playing days. He said: 'The crowd made a difference then, and they will make a difference now - as they always have at this football club.'


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Be prepared for a tug on your heart from Ranger, the little horse with the big heart,
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In her new book, "Ranger: The Little Horse with the Big Heart" (published by AuthorHouse), Christy Wood brings to life the story of a little horse that triumphed over all the obstacles in his life with enduring love for his owner.
"Be prepared for a tug on your heart from Ranger, the little horse with the big heart," says Wood.
During a dark, cold winter storm Ranger, a chestnut colt, is born. This beginning sets the tone for Ranger's attitude and survival in all aspects of his life. Wood, a young and upcoming horse trainer, is drawn to Ranger when she first sees him. The two perfect a bond of love and loyalty over 32 adventurous years in California.
An excerpt from "Ranger":
"With all the twists and turns, I soon lost sight of her. I turned around and froze in my tracks. Panic was filling the air. Christy quickly organized the other riders and had them move up the trail to a clearing ahead.
Then she asked her friend, Lynn, to help gather all the lead ropes the riders had with them. They were hoping that when all the ropes were tied together, they would be long enough to reach the fallen horse and rider."
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Christy Wood's horse career has taken her across the United States and internationally as a multi-carded horse show judge. She has trained, ridden and won at world and national breed horse shows. Her first book "Your Best Horse Show: A Guide for Managers and Exhibitors" was written to guide horse clubs in being successful in putting on a horse show. Her enthusiasm continues as she shows horses and rides on the historic Chief Joseph Trail Ride, a 1,300-mile ride that crosses four states and takes 13 years to complete.
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Dungarvan is situated at the mouth of the Colligan River, which divides the town into two parts. Dungarvan to the west, and Abbeyside to the east are connected in three places including a causeway and single-span bridge built by the Dukes of Devonshire starting 1801. A friary in Abbeyside, founded by Augustinians in the 13th century, is partially incorporated with the structure of a 20th-century Roman Catholic church. One of the most significant colleges in the town was also founded by these Augustinians whose order survives and maintains an Augustinian church nearer to the Main Street.
In everyday local usage, "Dungarvan" is taken to refer to the western, less suburban half of the town, where the administrative buildings and shopping areas are situated. A castle, commissioned around the 12th-13th centuries by King John of England, stands by the harbour. But no trace of the walls John built remain.
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So much has been going on lately and it's been hard to keep up. Most of it just has to do with juggling my normal life as a pregnant mom with all these books events and publicity. It's a lot. I'm faring pretty well though. To illustrate, here are a jumble of thoughts, images & news from the last week or so.
First off, I'm reading tonight at the Barnes & Noble in Santa Monica. Would love, love to see you there! I'm getting better and better at these readings, promise. Here I am in La Jolla two nights ago at the wonderful independent Warwick's Bookstore.
All three of us went down to La Jolla on Tuesday and stayed overnight. It's beautiful there and we had a nice little trip.
I got up at 5:30AM yesterday to do a series of ten back-to-back radio interviews with stations all over the country. It was incredibly surreal and intense and overall, quite enjoyable. The hosts I chatted with were really engaging and asked great questions about the book. I went into it incredibly nervous and came out of it feeling proud of how well (I think) I came across. I've been trying to find some links to the interviews but so far, no luck. If and when I do, I'll post them.
Also this week there are suddenly dozens of blog reviews about my book all over the Internet. My book has been chosen for BlogHer's book club this month and all day yesterday and today I've been watching the new reviews pop up on Twitter. They're surreal to read. For the most part, they've all been quite wonderful and complimentary (with the exception of one or two). Nonetheless, it's a strange experience to read someone else's commentary on my life, i.e. how sad or hard or depressing my existence has been at times, whether or not the reader liked me or not, etc. It's difficult not to read them with a clenched tummy. One blogger in particular, Sarah in Brooklyn, reached out to me and had such a thoughtful reaction to the book that I agreed to do a Skype interview with her. You can read her review and see the interview here.
On top of all of this I just keep getting bigger and bigger. This week I'm 23 weeks and feeling it. I keep thinking about how slow and relaxed and careful I was during my last pregnancy, and how different it is this time around. Here I am taking weekly flights around the country, subsisting on 5-6 hours of sleep a night, and hauling my crazy little toddler around for all of it. Ah well, seems this is what all moms go through with the second pregnancy.
Some of my cousins from the East Coast were in town yesterday and we spent the afternoon on the beach. We've been back in California for almost 8 months now and seriously not a day goes by when I don't feel grateful to be here. You can find lots more photos on Flickr.
Came home last night to a big box of books from Melbourne. The Australian version of my book just couldn't be cooler. The book launches there next week and there's already lots of buzz and publicity happening. Wish I didn't have to wait til the fall to get over there and be part of it!
I think that's about it for now. I'm probably going to be posting this for the rest of my life at the end of every blog post, but seriously, thank you all so much for all the incredible notes and emails about my book. Even if I haven't responded to you yet, know that I've read what you've written (and will write back!) and am so humbled and thankful. I wake up every morning stressing about how the book is doing and what I'm doing to help get it out there, and every time I read one of your comments or letters, I calm down a bit and am reminded of what's important. So thank you.
Lastly, if you have read the book and want to help promote it, here are some easy things you can do:
- Tell your friends about the book
- Post about the book on Facebook, Twitter, your blog
- Check with your local library and/or independent bookstore to make sure they're carrying it
- Suggest it to your book club or to any friends you know who are in book clubs
- Post a review on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, GoodReads
- Buy copies of the book to give as gifts
Okay, that's it! Wish me luck tonight at my reading. I'll be in Chicago and Boston next week and am looking forward to it.
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Thinking of you and wishing you well as you continue the journey with your first book. Craig and I are telling everyone we know to buy and read your book!
I am one of the Bloggers chosen to review your book. Like I explained in my review, your book couldn't have gotten here at a better time. As the 1st anniversary of my mother's passing approaches I have noticed that I am getting more and more depressed. Reading your book helped tremendously! Thank you!
The Australian Book is beautiful! Aside from your mom's gorgeousness, I love the subtle pop of color in "Inheritance." I SO can't wait to be at your reading next week in Chicago!!! xoxo
I am another one of the bloggers who was chosen to review your book for BlogHer, and I just wanted to make sure that you know what a gift your writing has been for me. Not only was it the first book that I actually finished since having my son (two years ago!), but it made me face my fears about losing the people that I rely on most. When you are feeling doubt about how your book is being recieved, please know that it is touching people in profound ways. My review is here http://mamabythebay.com/2012/02/23/the-rules-of-inheritance-a-review/, and I mean it when I say that your story is not about death, as much as it is about how to live. Best wishes to you on this amazing adventure!
Saw a promo for your book in the Saturday edition of the Sydney Herald magazine. Exciting stuff.
Saw a promo for your book in the Saturday edition of the Sydney Morning Herald magazine. Exciting stuff.


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How can you not love the David Austin Rose?
I was told to do something awesome in Coral and Teal. This is what evolved. Peach David Austin Roses, peach hypericum berries, peach ranunculus, coral spray roses, seeded eucalyptus, dusty miller, peach stock and brunia berries. Enjoy, Heidi
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i am expecting my 3 child and i have no names at all..... my other two children a boy Braedon Joeseph and a girl Avaleagh Marie where easy to name but im stuck on a name for...
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