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Last night, Congestion-Free Wellington held its first public meeting, which unanimously supported the following statement.
LGWM (Let's get Wellington moving) is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the city's future form.
The problem is that the demand for road space exceeds supply; if we do nothing, congestion will continue to get worse.
The root cause is that the least efficient users of road space, single occupancy vehicles, have captured most of the supply.
In response, we can do 3 things: we can add road supply, we can use road space more efficiently, or we can manage down demand.
LGWM rightly says that we need multi-modal intervention, but in its suggested interventions, the lion's share of the money goes to adding road supply.
Light rail, the most space-efficient people mover for a city our size, isn't even on the list (light rail has since been added).
The walking and cycling interventions are equally modest, with no mention of options like closing Lambton Quay to private vehicles.
And a pre-condition for demand management is that people have attractive alternatives to private vehicle travel.
We ask LGWM to put forward bold proposals for public transport, walking and cycling, and managing demand; this can't happen if most of the money is in the state highway bucket.
We want to send LGWM a message: be bold and we will back you; spend most of the money on roads and you miss the opportunity of a lifetime.
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In this painting titled "Hidden Horizon" by Indonesian artist S. dwi Stya Acong, the unknown figure repetitively haunting the artist's anxious surrealistic landscapes is standing up on a bark in an agitated sea. He seems to be staring the surrealistic, otherworldly prismatic shapes levitating, breaking the reality of the landscape and bringing abstract to the physical elements of the composition. From the position of the man, at a stand still in an agitated sea, the evidence that two different worlds are confronted transcends the painting: elements are detached from one another. The colors suggest dreams and contemplation: a range of blue evolves from the sky to the sea. The prismatic shapes, crystallizing in the middle of the painting, bring light to the sky, suggesting the plausibility of being an aster from another realm, neither sun nor moon.
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Britney Spears walked off the set of The X Factor on Monday after a drag queen showed up doing an apparently awful rendition of Spears' "(You Drive Me) Crazy." How come?
Spears explained today that she was just following the instructions of Demi Lovato.. who is incidentally 11 years her junior.
Lovato - who herself reacted unfavorably to a rap about bath salts this week - apparently told Spears during the performance: "Let's go." Spears then followed orders, departing the the set and returning later to tell the performer that she liked the tribute - but it wasn't X Factor material.
For her part, Lovato said she felt bad for the singer, who was apparently on the floor crying after the performance because he thought he nailed it. Sorry dude. Not the case.
It does take some guts to dress in drag and perform a Britney Spears song in front of Britney Spears. But you should probably go into it expecting a walk-off. Or at least a great deal of mockery.
UPDATE: Chimed in L.A. Reid to a Fox affiliate: "Oh, my god, it was just horrible. He thought he was going through. He thought that the cheers were because he was doing such a great job, when the truth is he was horrific. We just couldn't take it anymore."


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The Georgetown Inn
About the Hotel
Why We Love This Hotel
- This Tudor-style inn sits at the foot of the Rockies
- Banff National Park is 10 minutes away and five different ski areas within an hour's drive
- Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi and parking, and are welcomed with tea and shortbread en suite
- Named after past British monarchs, rooms have views of the mountains
Sitting along the Bow Valley Trail near a dozen chain hotels, the intimate Georgetown Inn offers a step outside the ordinary with its Tudor facade and Old English decor set against the stunning mountains surrounding Canmore. A steaming cup of tea and shortbread welcome guests to their rooms, which are named for British monarchs and equipped with fireplaces and Jacuzzis.
After a day on the slopes, relax in front of the fireplace at Miner's Lamb Pub, an English-style bar serving classic dishes like fish and chips, or enjoy a solid English breakfast in the morning. In the summertime, guests can savor a pint on the patio along with their pot pies. Parking and Wi-Fi are free for all guests of the hotel.
The gates to Banff National Park are a 10-minute drive away, and five different ski areas can be reached within an hour of the hotel. Lake Louise is a 50-minute drive.


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Well, what can I say? The gift-knitting bug has finally bitten Mt. Mom. So, although I have been knitting, there is, as the Tsarina would say, a "stealth factor" involved in displaying photos of some of it.
The Fair Isle sampler is on hold, as are the knee socks. Here you see their current states.
May I show you more of my work so far on the second knee sock? It has been a pleasing project. Here you see my increases for the instep:
And here, the decreases at midline (to compensate for the earlier increases) and back (to hug my narrow ankle):
And now, on to gift-knitting. I've begun a hat/cap that I currently think will be a good fit for dd Cherry — though it could also fit older dd Kathy. The pattern is adapted from Arenda Holladay's "Zig-Zap Socks" in the Winter 07/08 issue of CastOn Magazine. I went up to worsted weight yarn (Patons Decor "Aran" colorway) and needles (KP Harmony 16″ US size 7), and added one pattern-stitch rep (18 more stitches). Very stretchy!
And, an experimental adaptation of the "Spiral Skullcap" pattern from The Knitting Way by Linda Skolnik and Janice MacDaniels. I'm hoping this will ultimately produce a cap I can give to the local elementary school for some cold, hatless student, as well as some enjoyable hours of new knitting.
The spiral I'll curl up and seam. And, if it turns out OK at that point, I plan to pick up stitches and add deeper sides — either vertically in the round, or horizonatally, joining on a panel as I go around. Anybody out there done such a skullcap pattern before me? I'd like to see one, and hear how it went, but it's not listed on Ravelry.
I have also made a first prototype for a Christmas miniature — last year I made tiny sweaters for use as tree ornaments. This year I'm thinking. . . oh, but it's still a secret!
Here are some of last year's goodies.
Chloe has alot to learn about being a boon knitting companion.
"Ah, c'mon Mama. It was twitchin'."


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The 1st Symposium: Asian American Perspective and Contribution
"Living Out the Gospel," addresses continuity and change in the on-going development of Asian American church ministries.
- It specifically questions the difficult and often painful relationship between innovation and faithfulness in the lives of Asian Americans and Asian American churches.
- What reconciliation is possible between generations that define themselves by, on the one hand, immigration, tradition, and family, and on the other hand, individualism and autonomy, integration, and friendship by internet?
- If newly emerging Asian American churches remain loyal to their first-generation predecessors, will they be able to continue to move forward?
- What are Asian Americans sacrificing by leaving behind their mother churches and striking out on their own?
- What will "the Gospel" look like within the "living" context of changing Asian American identities, problems, and dreams?
Date: May 5, 2016


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Published on: 2016-01-21
Residential Investment Outlook
General manager Lodge Rentals David Kneebone reflects on 2015 and casts his eyes forward to 2016.
This time last year I presented a speech to the Auckland Property Investors Association (APIA), extolling the virtues of investing in the Hamilton residential property market.
I touched on three key issues.
First, I reflected on Hamilton's growing demographic of young and well educated people within its population, a key cohort which was creating new employment opportunities across the city.
Second, I highlighted that the median house price in the city traditionally tracks the New Zealand median price, perhaps reflecting a strong correlation between the two medians. During periods in which the Hamilton median lagged behind the national median (as it was doing at the time), what typically followed was a period of rapid appreciation in the Hamilton median price, as the local market underwent a 'catch-up' phase.
In essence, Hamilton's median price 'bounces back' to meet the New Zealand median price.
Third, I noted the developing interest of Aucklanders in Hamilton's investment market, driven largely by higher yields and better perceived value.
In the eight months since March 2015, these three factors seemingly combined forces to fulfil the expectation of a rapid increase in Hamilton's house prices. Across the city we have seen significant increases in demand, and indeed some Hamilton properties have increased in value by as much as 20%.
The sales team has experienced strong activity since the first quarter of the year, with an ever-increasing proportion of sales to Auckland-based investors.
Since that time, I have delivered similar presentations to Hamilton-based investors (in association with the ANZ Bank), and it's pleasing to report I've welcomed plenty of new local owner-clients too. It's been a real pleasure to see our existing owners' confidence increase, and this is reflected them adding to their Hamilton portfolios. So the upshot is great momentum; and this is great reward for all the people in the community who show continued faith and loyalty in our local economy.
In this low-interest rate environment, I expect that the strong price growth will continue into 2016, supported by expectations of continued population growth.


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|Gil took this picture, but he wanted me to make sure to tell you that I took all the rest of the pictures in this post. So don't blame him for my lousy pictures, okay?
Today's lesson: Never underestimate the importance of backyard safety.
A quick Google search reveals important safety precautions such as:
- Clear up small pools of water that can breed mosquitoes.
- Be careful not to leave out hot charcoal in a grill.
- Have a fence separating the driveway from the play area.
- Don't leave children unattended with dogs.
- Make sure children always wear shoes outdoors.
- Never ever have a trampoline.
I was surprised though, that not a single internet list considered this one:
- Beware of falling coconuts.
These backyard-safety-list-makers must not live in the tropics. Everyone around here knows that you never intentionally stand under a coconut tree.
Our neighbors had a coconut tree that angled itself into our yard, so that the coconuts hung precariously over the area where we hang our clothes out to dry. My house helper, Esta, told me that she was often nervous to spend any time out there, working on the laundry. And after watching a few coconuts fall directly into the area where my kids had been pulling down clean clothes, Esta and I decided that was final: The tree needed to come down.
Don't mock me.
So what if falling coconuts may or may not kill only 150 people per year? Sharks kill less people than that, and people are still afraid of them. If you had a shark hanging out where you put up your laundry, I'm sure you would ignore the statistics and get rid of that too.
Gil, of course, rolled his eyes. A falling coconut can deliver a force up to a metric ton, I told him. He asked me how many people I know who have died from falling coconuts. It doesn't matter. Personally, I don't want my laundry experience to be so stressful.
So yesterday, the tree came down among a crowd of neighborhood onlookers. We hired a couple of guys to climb it, hack off all of the coconuts and palm fronds, and then cut the trunk down. With only a machete. You want to see skills? These guys got skills.
AND I was completely vindicated, you mockers. As they were cutting down the coconuts, one of them fell onto a metal cover on our water tank, and SMASHED IT. Yep, it smashed a metal cover. Into pieces. Did I mention that it smashed a metal cover? See? That could have been my head.
However, now that I look at the list of backyard safety issues, I guess I better turn my attention to the mosquitoes breeding in our septic tank. Or my barefooted children, unattended dogs, un-fenced play area, zip line, un-netted trampoline, or the large pit of burning trash.
But hey, at least no one will die by a falling coconut.
|For those of you non-tropics dwellers, those hairy brown things in the grocery store do not actually start out like that. Coconuts have a three inch deep husk. Like I said: The force of a metric ton.
|Comin' down.
|Skills, People.
|The tree cutter. He asked me to take his picture; he was pretty proud of himself.


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Tournament report by Kingsley FlettMarch 2, 2010
ABC TV CoverageFebruary 11, 2010
Tournament PhotosJanuary 28, 2010
Many thanks to Kingsley Flett for capturing some moments from Sunday's action and the awards presentation.
Here is the link to Kingsley's pics:
One week to go – 12 players registeredJanuary 8, 2010
Come on all you thumb twiddlers, head scratchers and fence sitters – make the right decision. Register for the comp and come and have some fun. It's a no brainer.
Perth DGC are coming…January 8, 2010
The Perth boys arrive on Thursday evening. They'll be out on the course all day Friday for sure.
Course preparationJanuary 7, 2010
Some of the tees required some tlc and after a big day last wekend they are now looking mighty fine. Wood chips have also been placed around the base of most baskets and tee signs. Should keep the weeds at bay for a while and it looks really smart too.


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Man of no fixed abode fined for Rainham shop theft
PUBLISHED: 10:57 22 July 2014
PA Archive/Press Association Images
A 40-year-old man has been fined for stealing nearly £150 of groceries from a Rainham shop.
Justin James, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty on July 14 to stealing meat and other goods from Tesco on Bridge Road two days previously.
He was fined £100 and ordered to pay a £20 victim surcharge at Barkingside Magistrates' Court.
Read more:
Rings 'stolen' from dying woman, 94 - widow would have been 'devastated' by loss
Couple steal £500 from Elm Park woman, 71, in distraction theft
Court: £110 bill for man who stole £232 of goods from Romford shops


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What about gardening. For me it's a huge creative outlet -- designing rockbeds, planting flowers and then sitting back and enjoying the fruits of your labor. In flower AND food form. Even in mushroom form ;-D
I sliced the ones I kept and sauteed them in butter with some garlic.
Happy Valentine's Day -- and do something different today -- read the instructions! See you later!


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Fred Phelps is an ass. A hateful, vile, waste of space. There, that's as angry as I'll be getting…hopefully. Fred Phelps and his Westboro Baptist Church lunatics (mostly relatives of his) are planning on coming to San Diego within the week to spew forth their despicable ramblings, and thankfully San Diego folks are not going to let it take place without responding. Mind you, PEACEFUL responses, without engaging these imbeciles who have the audacity to even protest at funerals of military men and women. (Yes, I will be practicing restraint. Practice, practice, practice…) Read the rest of this entry »
I should be talking about the disgusting exhibition put forth this past weekend in DC by individuals I am ASHAMED to know are my fellow citizens, but I won't. I ought to be pointing out the blatant lies being spread about what's in Obama's health care plan (coverage for illegal aliens, death panels, etc.), but I won't. I am tempted to join in the talk of the utter lack of civility by the likes of Joe Wilson, Kanye West, and yes, even Serena Williams, but I won't. Read the rest of this entry »
Yup, it's that time of year again: CHARGERS time! Seems like it's been much longer than a few months since delving back into the blue and gold, but all that matters now is that it's training camp time, with the official season just around the corner. Woo-hoo! Larry English's contract was signed Saturday morning, just in time for him to then get the "newbie" treatment from veterans later at his first training camp practice, Shawne Merriman is working his mohawk and ready to play, and early camp word is that things are looking VERY good all around. Anxious, anxious, anxious for this season to get under way, and would LOVE to have Chargers talks with the City of Oceanside come to fruition, but I've seen far too many ventures at the old Valley Drive-In site fall through over the years. Fingers crossed, though! Read the rest of this entry »
Went to my first San Diego Pride parade yesterday and had a great time. Yes, I admit I went to not only show my support as a straight ally, but to hopefully ogle some hot guys with my buddy Gordon. (Hey, at least I'm honest!) Read the rest of this entry »
Just a quick shout-out to the San Diego State Aztecs women's basketball team, and superstar player Jene Morris, for their exciting 76-70 win over DePaul in the first round of the Women's NCAA Tournament. I may be a CSUSM alum, but I'm always for San Diego teams, especially one in the State system. Way to go, Aztecs, and best of luck in the next round!
Just putting some "good luck vibes" out into the universe in the hope they work well for my 2nd favorite football team, the Seattle Seahawks (I'm a Seattle-born gal) against the Green Bay Packers today, and for my FAVORITE TEAM, the San Diego Chargers (grew up in San Diego County) against the Colts tomorrow. Both of my teams have been deemed the underdogs by most of those who are supposedly "in the know" (cough-cough), but quite honestly being the underdog is a place I'd much rather be. Here's hoping both teams surprise everyone (well, other than their fans who always have faith ;)) and rack up big wins this weekend.
"Sometimes when you cheer, you're able to let some steam off, just to yell," Tomlinson said. "So hopefully we give them a lot to cheer about on Sunday."
Are you ready for some football? I am! And I'm pretty darn sure that Chargers fans everywhere are welcoming the opportunity to escape the reality of the heart-wrenching scenes we have all experienced over the past week, most especially those directly affected by the California fires of October 2007. (***Update: Chargers 35-Texans 10!!!***)
There has been debate as to whether the San Diego Chargers should be playing today at home (Qualcomm Stadium, although it will ALWAYS be "The Murph" to old school San Diegans like me! :)), but I find it very hard to believe that not only the City of San Diego, but the San Diego Chargers organization AND the NFL would go forward with the game without regard to the health and welfare of San Diegans, all in the name of the almighty dollar. That's just not the case. There was a lot of thought put into whether the air quality would be safe enough, whether public safety officers would be able to help with the much more urgent need of San Diegans regaining and rebuilding their lives while still able to cover the game, whether the stadium would still be needed as an evacuation center, and whether moving so quickly forward with the football game (which to some may appear to be quite trivial) is a slap in the face to those facing the life-changing events caused by the fires. San Diego Chargers president, Dean Spanos, covered such issues in this story.
The few folks who were still at Qualcomm as evacuees (less than 100 Thursday night) either returned home, were moved to evacuation centers closer to where they lived, or transfered to the Del Mar Fairgrounds which has said it will NOT close until each and every evacuee there (animals included!) is able to go where they need/want to. San Diego air quality as of 7AM this morning was "moderate" in only four scattered areas of San Diego County, with the "unhealthy" category being tagged onto Poway and Escondido, ground zero for two of the worst fires. And the mental health benefits of returning to something so "normal" for many of San Diego's citizens can't be denied. Of course it's just a mere break, and the ramifications of the seriousness of what has occurred and how it is affecting the psyche of so many, is nothing anyone seriously thinks will magically disappear just because of a football game, but it CAN help, even if only a little, and only for a few hours. There is no denying the community-building that a good Chargers game can have, as is brought up by many Chargers players in this article.
One of my dear buddies, Pinky (pseudonym for her internet life ;)), did a FABULOUS blog today; so good that I just HAD to post it here. Pinky has an incredible sense of humor, so I would highly advise checking out her blog for that reason, but in this case her devotion to, and love of, San Diego shines through, despite the fact the poor gal is now living in Texas. (Sorry, Pinky, just HAD to get in that jab!) She and I both adore San Diego County and spent many of our best years (not that we don't have many more "best years" ahead! ;)) in various areas of the county, but most especially North San Diego County. To say we are Chargers fans would be a total understatement!
From the incredibly talented Pinky:
san diego chargers…it's more than football
Current mood: rejuvenated
Category: Sports
the bolts………the san diego chargers are playing this weekend. in their home stadium. as it should be. and just like when the new orleans saints took the field for the very first time after hurricane katrina, this game is about a lot more than football. it's about showing pride. it's about showing that we can get on with our life. it's about showing that we can succeed, despite tragedy. so many homes were lost. so many lives were lost. and everybody's lives were changed. forever. sure, as a native san diegan, fire is part of life. people say that california doesn't have four seasons. we always joked that we did, fire, flood, mud and earthquake. and this year, we took our hardest hit. ever. and when the chargers take the field this weekend, they're not just playing for themselves. they're showing san diego and all the world, that we will get on with life. why do we rebuild? because it's our home. and that's what we do. san diego is about so much. the navy, the beaches, the zoo & wild animal park, balboa park, the padres, the chargers, trips to tijuana, the apple festival in julian, the mt carmel high school marching band (ok, just some props for my high school!), fish tacos, etc. but first and foremost, it's about the people. and when things turn bad, that's when people show their true colors. and today, our colors are flying……..blue and gold. go chargers! let's go bolts! we love you.
So, for all our fellow Chargers fan across the globe, and for our dear San Diegans affected by the fires, here's hoping our Chargers can give us all a brief break from the sadness, pain, and heartache, and give us a few hours of slipping away from reality and into the time warp of high energy, fun, and community our Chargers give each Sunday.
What a difference a day makes; a huge chunk of my dear SoCal landscape has erupted in fire, most heartbreakingly the area where I've spent most of my life, San Diego County, with
250,000 500,000 (as of 10/23/07) people being evacuated so far! It's jarring to hear about fires forcing the evacuations of friends, fires lapping at my alma mater, CSUSM, and especially fires endangering already endangered animals at the San Diego Wild Animal Park; a place which holds countless fond memories for me from the past two decades.
I'm currently living in Southwest Riverside County, pretty much in between all the chaos, and can hear the winds whipping at my wind chimes as I look out my window and see the smoke-filled hazy skies, but oddly enough I don't smell the fires like I have in the past. At times like this, when you wonder if somewhere down the road you might have to evacuate at a moment's notice, it makes you think hard about what in life is really important. I can tell you right now it's not the material things, the things you can easily replace, but instead it's the friends, family, and pets, that are what bring true joy to your life and could never be replaced.
I've been getting phone calls/emails from friends today wondering how I'm doing, how close the fires are (closest one to me right now is about 15 miles south in Fallbrook), etc., so I thought I'd post a few resources below which I've come across today while trying to access information. CNN seems to be doing the best job on a national level in covering the fires, by actually showing ALL the areas affected (live feed), and not just the Malibu fire which most networks seemed to be focusing on for obvious high rating reasons (star homes, etc.). I hope the resources I've assembled below will help those of you out there trying to find out information. I'll update it if I find more.
I would ask all of you to let those you love know that you do, and please, please, PLEASE keep my fellow Southern Californians (and domesticated and wild animals!) in your thoughts, most especially those in the path of danger and those heroic firefighters putting their lives on the line.
***10/23/07: I'm updating and adding links as information changes, and also added this new post:California fires: Murrieta/Temecula perspective (pictures/video) AND Kudos to the North County Times/Californian for being a local lifeline for information***
Riverside County/Inland Area
- Riverside County Fire Department
- Press Enterprise/PE.com "Inland Wildfires"
- "Fire breaks out west of Temecula"-nctimes.com (The Californian) This was the ONLY way for local residents to get information throughout the night on the "Rosa" fire which was reported at 11PM 10/22/07. An incredible job was done by the reporters who kept a real-time update constantly flowing in the comments section, along with allowing readers to add their personal experiences and information. Kudos to the North County Times/Californian!!
- City of Temecula
- City of Murrieta
Camp Pendleton
San Diego County
- San Diego Union-Tribune online updates on fires/evacuations
- San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
- San Diego County Emergency Homepage
- North County Times (photos from nctimes.com)
- Cox.net San Diego
- City of San Diego
- San Diego fires Google map
Los Angeles Area
- KTLA live video feeds in LA area
- KNBC online
- KABC online
- KCBS online
- Los Angeles Times Breaking News
- LAFD News and Information blog
American Red Cross
Added on 10/23/07
- "Fire breaks out west of Temecula"-nctimes.com (The Californian) This was the ONLY way for local residents to get information throughout the night on the "Rosa" fire which was reported at 11PM 10/22/07. An incredible job was done by the reporters who kept a real-time update constantly flowing in the comments section, along with allowing readers to add their personal experiences and information. Kudos to the North County Times/Californian!!
- "Fires force more than 500,000 from California homes"CNN.com
- Videos of KFMB Channel 8 reporter Larry Himmel as his home burns in one of the San Diego fires, and a follow up later. This was especially heartbreaking to view since I've been watching Larry over the past couple of decades in San Diego. For those from the area you are well-versed on Larry's humor, his touching and heartwarming "about town" stories, and probably also memories of his "Biff and Skippy" episodes from WAY back in the day. While anyone losing their home is a terribly sad situation, there's something which tugs at the heartstrings more when it's someone you feel you have a connection with, even if it is just via the television. The thoughts and good wishes of many fans are with you and your family, Larry.
Larry Himmel in front of his burning home.
Statement from Bill Belichick
New England Patriots
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has issued the following statement.
"I accept full responsibility for the actions that led to tonight's
ruling. Once again, I apologize to the Kraft family and every person
directly or indirectly associated with the New England Patriots for the
embarrassment, distraction and penalty my mistake caused. I also
apologize to Patriots fans and would like to thank them for their
support during the past few days and throughout my career. "
"As the Commissioner acknowledged, our use of sideline video had no
impact on the outcome of last week's game. We have never used sideline
video to obtain a competitive advantage while the game was in progress."
"Part of my job as head coach is to ensure that our football
operations are conducted in compliance of the league rules and all
accepted interpretations of them. My interpretation of a rule in the
Constitution and Bylaws was incorrect."
"With tonight's resolution, I will not be offering any further
comments on this matter. We are moving on with our preparations for
Sunday's game."
Yeah, Sunday's game against my San Diego Chargers, a team whose fans just HAVE to be wondering how much (if any) of Bill's "interpretation of a rule in the Constitution and Bylaws" might have had to do with the Patriots win over the Chargers in that heartbreaking January 14th, 2007 AFC Divisional Playoff game. Nothing we can do about that now, but we can look forward to our Bolts knocking some sense into Tom Brady come Sunday night. I've read portions of a North County Times article over and over again to try and understand the point Brady was weakly making, and all I continue to come up with is that he feels you can do whatever you want, right or wrong, not worry about repercussions, and just go along your merry little way.
"I don't think this is a concern of anybody," Brady said during a conference call with the San Diego media. "It's certainly not a concern of mine. I don't think anybody cares too much about what people say or what people do. It's probably more flattering to us than anything.
"People sometimes, when they think we have everything figured out, maybe it speaks to our preparation so I'm actually flattered by it."
Flattered? Did he actually say flattered? Perhaps dear Tom has been sacked one too many times (Go for it, Merriman!), and his gray matter has begun seeping out in large portions. If the Michael Vick debacle didn't show you that people DO take notice, and people DO care about the actions of others, Tom, then you really are more clueless than anyone imagined. So much for role models, eh? Say LaDainian, mind showing him how it's done? Thanks. Perhaps you can don one of Belichick's infamous hoodies, Tom, and do as Dennis Dillon of Sporting News suggested to Belichick.
Shame on you, Bill Belichick. You need to put a zipper on that hoodie so you can hide your head — and hang it.
Guess NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's decision doesn't quite agree with your "I don't think this is a concern of anybody" logic, either, Tom, since he handed down fines and the loss of draft choices to your team.
New England coach Bill Belichick was fined the NFL maximum of $500,000 Thursday and the Patriots were ordered to pay $250,000 for spying on an opponent's defensive signals. The commissioner also ordered the team to give up next year's first-round draft choice if it reaches the playoffs and second- and third-round picks if it doesn't.
"This episode represents a calculated and deliberate attempt to avoid longstanding rules designed to encourage fair play and promote honest competition on the playing field," Goodell said in a letter to the Patriots.
While I do appreciate the tough position Goodell has been in this year from Vick to this situation, I tend to agree with Nick Canepa of the San Diego Union-Tribune, regarding the fact that monetary fines for those in the NFL really means diddley-squat.
Money? Roger, it means nothing. It's the NFL.
I won't say he totally blew it, but after discovering Belichick, who personifies the latter-day, Paul Revere-less Patriots (coincidentally, they play host to the Chargers on Sunday night) had been cheating, he should have gone Samson on the Philistines with the jawbone of an ass.
Fines are not fine in 2007.
So Sunday night's Chargers-v-Patriots game will be interesting on many fronts. Have to say it would be a lot more fun if it was a home game for the Chargers and we got to see how SD fans would express their thoughts on the cheating scandal. Oh well, either way it's bound to be a good game. Think I'll go with what Tony Moss of Sports Network predicts for the game.
Many will give the Patriots the advantage in this matchup of talented teams. First, because of the homefield factor, and second, because Belichick is twice the tactician that Turner is. But don't let last week's dominant performance against a mediocre Jets team fool you. With the new pieces on offense and Seymour and Harrison missing on defense, New England is not as good in Week 2 as it will be in Week 16, giving a San Diego club that basically had no turnover from last year's 14-2 unit the edge. The Chargers win this battle, though things could be very different when and if these two meet in the postseason.
Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Chargers 27, Patriots 20
Have a great football weekend, everyone. And LET'S GO CHARGERS!
PS Leave it to the Daily Kos to post this delightful (yet somehow all too believable) item about a possible "back up" job for Bill Belichick.
First off, Marc Broussard is one act you do NOT want to miss if he's in your area. Second, WTF San Diego concert-goers?!?! Let me just get my rant out of the way before I rave.
While I love San Diego county like crazy and have spent the better part of my life there, I find myself becoming more and more disenchanted with the downright rude behavior I seem to run across at local concerts. Can someone PLEASE explain to me why anyone would pay for a ticket to a show, then stand around and talk–LOUDLY?! In my opinion it's beyond disrespectful to practically drown out the performance of someone on stage who is giving it their heart and soul, but it's also stupid to spend your money on something you obviously aren't there to enjoy. If you're there just to pick up on someone, save your money and just hit up a bar or go online–sheesh! There ARE those of us who must obviously be somewhat demented because we assume that folks who come to a show actually want to enjoy the show. Mind you, there was a healthy dose of attentive fans in attendance last night (despite the surprisingly small crowd), but it was embarrassing to hear so much talking when Toby Lightman and/or Marc were singing something without heavy band back-up and you could hear all the morons blabbing away. Sigh. (And yes, I eventually did tell a few to shut the **** up. 😉)
That being said, oh my gosh what FUN last night's House of Blues-San Diego show was (rude idiots aside), and what energy and enthusiasm Marc brought to each song. For those of you not aware of Marc Broussard, you are totally missing out on what many are calling this generation's "King of Blue-Eyed Soul", and they are so on the mark with that one. The first time I heard of Marc was a couple of years back when his chart-climbing "Home" off his first major label album, Carencro (an homage to his hometown of Carencro, Louisiana), caught my attention upon first hearing it on the radio, in much the same way Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car", or The Cliks' "Oh Yeah" song and video made me stand up and take notice. I love it when a musician and his/her music is something so different from the rest that your ears alert your brain to something magical. Have to admit that when I tracked down more info on "Home" I was shocked to discover this Bayou Soul voice and energy came from such a young man, let alone a white one at that! That point is played upon in the first 35 seconds of the "Home" video where you are led to believe the soulful humming is coming from the African-American man on the bus, then POOF, the young white boy sitting behind him pulls out his guitar and starts wailing away. Love it!
Marc Broussard: "Home" from Carencro
Marc's latest CD, S.O.S.: Save Our Soul, is full of classic soul tune covers except for one great original song, "Come In from the Cold", penned by Marc. Several reviewers have wondered what the point was to doing a CD of covers but I say why not? Marc's voice is perfect for these songs and it has reawakened in me the appreciation of old-school soul music. And heck, they're fun! Plus it's a bit of a "filler" while he's working on his next CD.
Marc Broussard: "Love and Happiness" from S.O.S.: Save Our Soul
This current tour is called the "Soul Revue" tour and with the soul that Marc, the band, and featured guest Toby Lightman (subbing for Shannon McNally) put forth, the show most definitely lived up to its moniker. Unfortunately we missed the first twenty minutes or so, so only caught the last two Toby songs. We were very disappointed to walk in and discover that Toby was taking Shannon's place because we'd seen Toby open for Carbon Leaf a few months back and she was incredible. I'm sure Shannon is great too, but missing out on songs from Toby was a bummer. What was great, though, is that she came out and joined Marc and the band for several songs throughout the night.
Marc Broussard and Toby Lightman at Stubbs
"If I Could Build My Whole World Around You"
What was also surprising and great, was that for the encore it was just Marc, sans band. He was giving it his all and having a fabulous time with the crowd, as we all were with him. (Especially when we all helped him remember the words to his memorable performance of "Lonely Night in Georgia".) Who he wasn't so thrilled with (and boy did he let his feelings be known, capped off with a flipping of the fingers under the chin directed at HOB ;)) was the fact that HOB apparently is pretty strict with getting their performers off-stage at a particular hour–enjoyment of performer and crowd be damned. Marc was in a bit of a "f**k you, I'm playing for my fans as long as I want" mood (pretty much the words he used. ;)) and continued his encore for about thirty fantastic minutes more. He did apologize at the end to the employees of HOB for making them have to work late. 😉
All in all, and despite the rude talkers in the crowd, it was a VERY enjoyable night (even more so than when I saw him there a couple years back and got to do a meet and greet with him–THAT was a great experience!) and one I would highly recommend you take in for yourself as soon as Marc and his "Soul Revue" hit your town. Now if they'd only all worn some classic soul garb like crushed velvet jackets and some shiny pants . . .
Those who know me are well aware of my passion for live music of all sorts. That being said, I will admit that while my taste in music would easily be described as eclectic, rap has never really been something I could just pop in the CD player and listen to for hours on end. Give it to me in the infectious, body-moving sounds and beat of Ozomatli, or in the politically infused lyrics and rhythm section of B-Side Players, and I'm fine. Give me rap with nearly-naked women shaking and rubbing their body parts all over the place, and sorry, but no matter how important the rapper's message might be, you've lost me.
Maybe that's the difference for me: the message and how it is delivered. To that end I'd like to share with you a local talent (San Diego area) who not only has a message to share, but feels strong enough in it to do something I could never do: appear on anything FOX news-related! (UGH!) Tommy Hanna (AKA TIMZ in the music world), is an American-born rapper of Iraqi and Chaldean descent and someone whose music I first ran across due to his Super Chargers 2006 video (yes, I'm still in mourning over my Chargers NOT being in the Super Bowl…sigh). TIMZ recently released his debut album, "Open for Business" and is getting a lot of attention for his video/song "Iraq". Definitely powerful stuff, definitely a strong message.
I'm including not only the video of "Iraq", but also his recent appearance on George Bush's media outlet (AKA FOX news), if you've got the stomach to watch Chuck Norris stumble through his attempt at being an interviewer. There's also a story on the local ABC news affiliate, KGTV 10, and yes, I must also include "Super Chargers 2006″…part of the healing process for Chargers fans everywhere. 😉
…is the collective sigh of Chargers fans everywhere. Thanks for the great season, though, Chargers. You made SO MANY of us SO PROUD!
Two other things:
- Ellis Hobbs, karma is a bitch, babe. 😉
- Go Saints! (Hey, my number #1 Chargers and #2 Seahawks are out, so now it's up to my #3 Saints with San Diegan Reggie Bush, and former Chargers Drew Brees and John Carney.)
I'm no sports authority. Heck, I couldn't really even explain the different plays and logic used in playing football, or the specifics of what each position really entails. But thankfully none of that is really needed in order to call yourself a fan of any particular National Football League team. In my case all it takes is living in San Diego County for about 35 years (save two years spent in Los Angeles), and being inducted into the religion known as "San Diego Chargers Fandom" by my step-dad over the past 30 years. (And yes, he also subscribes to the religion of "San Diego Padres Fandom.")
I remember Sunday afternoons, back in the late 70s-early 80s, being a mixture of Star Trek reruns and San Diego Chargers, me plopped on my tummy in front of the TV with my head propped up with my hands, and my step-dad sitting in the recliner behind me. Yes folks, these were the days prior to cable TV in our neck-of-the-woods, and long before anything as wild and crazy as hundreds of channels being available to you. Back then something like that could only be imagined on something as far out there as some Star Trek episode. And no, my step-dad was never able to get me to be a fan of Star Trek. He was, over time, able to get me involved in the craziness of talking back to the TV, arguing a call with a referee who for some unknown reason is unable to hear you via the television, and of course indulging in the overly-used practice of giving a "high five" to someone. (You really need to click that link to read about the history of high-fives…pretty funny.)
Of course there did finally come the day when my step-dad initiated me into the REAL world of football and took me to an honest-to-goodness San Diego Chargers game. Been beyond hooked since then! Yes, memories of spending cold nights in front of the bowling alley at Camp Pendleton (step-dad is a retired Marine) in order to get tickets when the Chargers were in the playoffs in the early 80s. (The military has their own ticket agency which sells reduced price tickets to various events for military folks and their dependents, and the Camp Pendleton office was in the bowling alley.) I remember a Monday Night football game so unbelievably cold (well, cold for SoCal!) I had to wear thermal underwear, but it was all worth it because we beat our rivals, the Oakland Raiders that night…"We are the champions" by Queen, blasting through the stadium PA system.
Then there was THE playoff game to beat all playoff games, the Miami-San Diego 1981 season playoff game which went into overtime and had Kellen Winslow being carried off the field from exhaustion. I remember I had to work that day and was SO disappointed I'd be missing the televised game. I kept calling home for updates. Who would have known it would last as long as it did and that I'd be able to watch at least the overtime section. Un-be-lieveable game!
So many fond memories of Air Coryell, Dan Fouts, Kellen Winslow (I waited on him one time and MAN did he look good in a suit! ;)), Chuck Muncie, Charlie Joiner, John "JJ" Jefferson, Louise Kelcher (man, oh man, the stadium would rock with choruses of "Loooooooouuuu-ie", which unfortunately sounded like we were booing!).
Also memories of Chargers placekicker, Rolf Benirschke, surviving his horrific near-death battle with ulcerative colitis, and of being in the stadium crowd on November 18, 1979 when he first returned. He didn't play, but was honorary captain that day and looked so tiny when burly Louie Kelcher helped him out onto the field. There was nary a dry eye in the stadium that day and the applause and cheers were truly deafening. Happy to say that the annual blood drive with the San Diego Blood Bank, which started back in 1979 to help Rolf with all the blood he needed during his illness, has continued to this day. They've even made it into the Guinness Book of World Records for being the largest drive in one day, at one location! Also happy to say that I've taken part in it many times myself over the past twenty-eight years.
The days of Air Coryell have long since passed, but Chargers fans have had a few moments of shining glory. While our trip to the Super Bowl for the '94/'95 season was a thrill, the game itself on 1/29/95 was a total bust. Best memory from that season was when the Chargers shocked the football world by beating Pittsburgh IN Pittsburgh for the AFC Division Title. After that game ended, and without ANY planning or notice, fans from ALL OVER San Diego county (and probably from beyond the county borders) found themselves heading to the stadium. Reports said there were about 70,000 people that showed up, cheered, celebrated, and enjoyed. And yes, I was there! I was married at the time and my husband and I looked at each other after the game ended and decided, what the heck, let's go cheer the team when they arrive home. When we drove into the stadium parking lot people were cheering, celebrating, high-fiving each other, there was even one of those huge dragon costumes you see during Chinese New Year celebrations, dancing on top of a bus with drummers along side it. The MOST incredible vibe you could even imagine was felt that night, and when it was decided that the stadium itself would be opened up for the fans to celebrate each and every seat was full, with many standing in the aisles. And yes, the team did NOT disappoint, various players and coaches came onto the football field and addressed the jubilant crowd. We got our fannies spanked in the Super Bowl game, but not even that could ever tarnish the incredible memories from the night that all of San Diego seemed to be magically drawn to the stadium to share in their collective joy.
So many great players, so many great times tailgating, so many ups-and-downs, but mostly so many fantastic memories! I'm not quite ready though, to only have memories, so am hoping that this record-setting season our team and players are having will continue on–all the way to the Super Bowl! Oh, and to my step-dad (who will be at the Chargers/Patriots playoff game) I say, "Thanks for the Sunday memories." Go CHARGERS!


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House training a Yorkie
02 Mar 2012
House training a yorkie will be fun, exciting and successful when you follow these 3 tips and techniques.
Yorkies are very intelligent but have a stubborn personality. They are quick learners but they choose to obey or disobey a command. So be sure to be persistent, consistent, and firm with your yorkie always!
Yorkies love to be praised, as all dogs do, but yorkies even more.
Make sure to train your yorkie yourself. By training your dog yourself, you and your dog will form a bond that can't be broken and your yorkie will be eager to please his master the most.
3 tips for house training your yorkie
1. Reward Good Behavior
The first way to house train your yorkie is to reward them for their good behavior. If you are trying to get your yorkie to potty outside in the grass, whenever you take them outside to potty and they do it, be sure to reward them.
Also reward your yorkie when he potties outside while you're playing with them. This will let your dog know that it's outside where he should potty.
2. Penalty Bad Behavior
Whenever your yorkie does his business in the house, you should discipline them, but only when you catch them in the act! Firmly say "no" and immediately take your yorkie outside to let him finish what he started. Again, reward good behavior once done.
3. Make your yorkie a potty routine
Take your yorkie outside first thing in the morning, at mid-day, and again at night. In case your yorkie will have to go more than that, allow them to do so outside. But this is a good way for them to get on your schedule.
It will also encourage them to go potty. Once they figure out that's why you're taking them outside, they will make it a regular routine.
Crate training a yorkie
Crate training can make the process of house training a yorkie much easier: using a crate will keep yorkies confined so they can't do their business in your house when they would want to.
Make sure a crate becomes your yorkie's sanctuary and not a convenient way to get rid of your yorkie when you are not around.
Dog crates come in many different sizes, but you need to make sure you find one that is the right size for your yorkie. You don't want one that is so small that they can't move in, and you don't want one that's too large, or your yorkie will pee in it. You need to find one that is just enough room for them to walk around in.
You will want to put a comfy blanket or doggie bed in their crate to keep them comfortable. Don't put too much in there at first in the event your yorkie has an accident in it.
Your yorkie should stay in their crate during the nighttime and when no one is at home. This keeps them from roaming the house freely and prevents them from having accidents in the house. Just remember to take them outside to go potty first thing in the morning or when you get home.
If your Yorkie has an accident inside the house, don't punish them by making them go their crate. You don't want them to think that their crate is a form of punishment.
Always make sure the crate is a secure, comfortable area for your yorkie. Especially small dogs will actually like being in their crates because they feel safe and comfortable in it.
Crate training works wonders if done correctly. Don't be surprised that after house training a yorkie, they may still prefer to sleep in their crate.


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From early spring to late fall, hanging baskets are a great way to add flair to your outdoor space! They can brighten up a porch, spruce up a patio, and bring instant color and texture to any area of the landscape.
The only issue is keeping them alive and thriving for an entire season. We have all been there. You purchase or plant a gorgeous basket in the early spring, only to watch it wither away to near death by mid-summer. Before you know it, you are having to replace them just to keep your landscape in full color.
But with a little TLC and a few basic tips, it's actually quite possible to keep hanging baskets in tip-top shape. Here are 5 great tips to help you keep your baskets in full color all summer long, and deep into fall as well!
5 Simple Tips To Keep Hanging Baskets Blooming
#1 Start Small. Whether you are buying or planting your own baskets, start small. Although those great big over-sized baskets might look beautiful in the store, they are going to be harder and harder to maintain as the summer progresses.
Hanging baskets and containers that are fully grown in early spring will be nearly impossible to keep through summer. Their roots have already expanded to fill most of the soil below, using up nearly all of the available nutrients. In addition, the root systems will be so thick, they have a hard time absorbing and retaining any water. This combination of low nutrients and water retention is usually the main culprit in mid-summer hanging basket failure.
If you are planting your own hanging baskets, be aware of this as well. Many are inclined to cram too many annual plants into baskets and containers to create a full look from the get-go. The problem is that plants then have no ability to expand their roots below with the competing roots of so many plants. They quickly become root bound, and result in baskets that require constant watering and fertilizing. Eventually, they cannot retain any nutrients at all, and fail.
#2 Pick The Right Space For Your Hanging Basket
Location, location, location! One of the biggest mistakes made with a hanging basket is to place it in a location that is not suitable for it's plants.
Putting a basket full of shade-loving Impatiens in a hot, all-day sunny location is a recipe for disaster. So is placing a big ball of sun loving petunias on a shady porch.
Be sure to read basket and plant labels carefully. Select varieties of flowering annuals that will do best in full sun, partial sun, or shade based upon where you need them.
#3 Fertilize Regularly, And Lightly
Baskets and container plants are stuck with the soil they are planted with. There is no ability for roots to expand beyond the basket and find new sources of nutrition.
And with their big blooms and fast growth, they can use up the available nutrients quickly. To maintain health, put plants on a regular feeding schedule. To keep plants at full strength, use a combination of long-term, slow release fertilizers mixed into the top layer of soil, and small doses of liquid fertilizer watered into the soil every few weeks. Worm castings are an excellent choice for mixing into the top layer of soil in baskets and containers. They slowly release their nutrients to the soil, and help to retain moisture as well. Product Links : Worm Compost – Organic Liquid Fertilizer
Remember that when it comes to fertilizing, a little goes a long way. Too much fertilizer can cause plants to grow too fast, and you can end up with an overgrown, under-blooming, root-bound plant. See : Worm Castings, The Perfect Fertilizer
#4 Keep Up With Watering. The number one reason baskets and container plants fail is insufficient (or irregular) watering. By its very make-up, a hanging basket will dry out quicker than plants rooted in the soil. The wind and sun can easily dry the soil as it sits in the open, exposed to the elements.
Get in the habit of watering plants at a consistent time of day. Early morning is by far the best time to water. It not only helps plants take on the upcoming stress and heat of the day, but you have less chance of damage from the sun's rays burning the foliage. You also have far less evaporation than if watering during the heat of the day.
#5 Remove Dead and Dying Blooms
Remove dead and dying blooms from plants on a regular basis. Doing this keeps the plant's energy and resources focused on creating new blooms. If left on the plant, not only do they become an eyesore, they use up valuable resources that should be going to new growth and blooms.
Here's to having your best hanging baskets ever this year!
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Welcome to our time-traveling, space-warping round up of all the news we could find about the world's most popular Timelord, Doctor Who. And there's a ton of news to get through because, remember: this article is bigger on the inside.
ITEM! Happy Birthday, Doctor!
You don't look a day over 900... Is the joke everyone probably made over the weekend, as we celebrated the 49th anniversary of the first episode of Doctor Who. That means the official 50th anniversary is November 23, 2013, so mark your calendars now: while this year passed during Thanksgiving, next year will most likely be a huge blow-out. For the record, the still above is from "The Unearthly Child," which introduced everyone's second favorite Time Lord, the TARDIS, and more. The first favorite is Runcible The Fatuous, natch. Everybody loves Runcible.
ITEM! 'Snowmen' Gets Posterized
BBC has released the first look at the poster and still of the villains in the upcoming Christmas Special, 'The Snowmen.' I don't know about you guys, but I keep going back and forth about the look, between, "Well that's silly!" and "But if I saw a snowman like that in real life, I'd be terrified." And that's kind of Doctor Who in a nutshell, isn't it? [Cue Austin Powers saying, "No, this is Doctor Who in a nutshell," and scrambling around on his back for the next five minutes.]
TUMBLR! Exterminate Your Thirst
Tumblers: they're not just for The Dark Knight anymore.
TIME! Fan Film Of The Time War Is Coming
Here's something pretty ambitious: the above is a trailer for a fan-made mega-cut, flashing back and showing what happened to lock every Timelord from all of existence, leading in to the rebooted series. Will it make any sense when done? Who knows? I'll watch it, though, because that's ALL I DO.
HAT! Dalek Hat Trumps Jayne Hat
If you have to stay warm this winter, why not do it with a murderous, unfeeling alien monster on your head?
HORSEY! Doctor Whooves Gets Plush
It's just come to my attention - not being a Brony and all - that Doctor Whooves is an actual character on My Little Pony, called The Time Turner, and not just some sort of insane fever dream created by the Internet. And now there's a plush, so that's happening.
SEX! And Violins
We'll leave you with this sweet cover of the Doctor Who theme on violin:


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The Texas Longhorns fought to the end, but came up short, losing to LSU 45-38 on Saturday night.
Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger was 31-of-47 passing for 401 yards and four touchdowns. He also ran for 60 yards and a touchdown
The Tigers offense had 575 yards on the night. Quarterback Joe Burrow was 31-of-39 passing for 471 yards and four touchdowns.
The Longhorns play Rice next on Saturday, September 14.
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Since posting the directions on how to pack your bear can, we've received a few extra tips from readers...
"Don't forget to sit on the lid as you are packing the can. This not only compresses everything tighter, but can also break the threads of the can. That means you have to buy a new (and bigger!) bear cannister."
"You left out the most important part--how to use a hammer to mash all that food into the smallest possible space."
"Forget the hammer, I use a 2X4 for leverage!"
And this from M: "We don't need to take less stuff. We just need to get bigger bear cans."
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