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2005-2007 Toyota Avalon
douglas1 Posts: 130I've got an 05 Limited in transit from Georgetown to the Port in Portland, OR. According to the dealer the Remote Engine Starter is a Port installed option but cannot be taken off the deal even though it has not yet been delivered to the Port.
The reason I want it deleted is because it is not legal to use it in the county where I live.
Do you know if it can be deleted prior to installation?
mackabee Posts: 4,709Douglas, the dealer has to call the port operations with the vin# and talk to their vehicle operations department and have it deleted since the car is already in transit there. Otherwise they will install it.
I am not sure exactly what the reasoning is. It could probably be built into the dash near the windshield as well. I have an XM Delphi Roady II that I use in my '01 XLS and in the house. For those of you not familiar with the Roady II it is a bit of a kludge. I plug it into my lighter and shove a wired adaptor into the cassette player. You have the option to use it wireless by tuning to an empty slot on the FM frequency, except in LA there is no empty space.
The antenna they say to mount outside the vehicle. This I have found is not necessary. On my car I have found it works fine just velcroing neatly in the middle of the dash (hopefully this is far from any airbags which I believe come out of the steering wheel or the front of the dash on the passenger side. I have driven the car under a variety of circumstances and do not believe it effects the ability for it to work. Obviously if you are traveling through narrow canyons and through tunnels it cuts out.
In addition I have a "home adaptor" which has a separate antenna. Here they suggest the antenna, a larger one than the car be placed outside, unobstructed to the south. Once again I have the antenna inside, in a wood frame stucco house with plaster walls. The antenna is approximately three feet from the north wall window. It works fine.
Unless you want to deal with a bunch of dangling wires the installed XM is the way to go. But I am using this more as "a proof of concept" to see if it was something I would like having on the car. If you spend any amount of time driving around give it some serious consideration.0
willie330 Posts: 5I'm from Long Island. Is there anyone in the northeast area: NY, CT, NJ that knows a dealer that will discount these cars. They must have all colluded to charge MSRP.0
That's a good thing. That means their electronic mapping of the throttle has been well done. General hesitation of the 3.3L 5-AT is the throttle being poorly done. Nothing wrong with the tranny itself.
So, you press the pedal from a stop and it takes a bit less than a second until everything is sync (the position of pedal, tranny gear, engine output)0
Does your state do yearly vehicle safety inspections? I wondered if they might have a problem with a midline XM box partially blocking the rear window brake light. Just saw an XM antenna on a 2005 (I assume) Maxima; a black box on the posterior midline roof (so far OK) with a 3/8" wide rubberized strip running about 4" to the upper edge of the rear window (I guess covering a wire). Unsightly, to say the least. Your installation looked much better than that dealer choice.0
"Does your state do yearly vehicle safety inspections?"
Iowa does not have any type of annual safety, emissions, or any other type of inspection, so I should be OK with my XM antenna placement. It only sticks up about half way on the CHMSL, and only 2 inches from side to side. The CHMSL is clearly visible, day or night, with the antenna placed where it is.0
Does the back of the console still have the 115V outlet? Also did Toyota ever bother to night light all the armrest switches?"
Doesn't look like it, I didn't find one anyways. As to the lighted switches, I don't know that either but I'll look tomorrow and get back to you.
2 weeks and 3 days later, no problems or concerns to address with the dealer.
priggly Posts: 642Can someone with a new Avalon having the 12 speaker "Synthesis" audio system comment about its sound quality and Digital Signal Processing capabilities? Does it provide a multi-channel sound effect similar to the 5.1 surround sound system in the Acura TL?
Has anyone directly compared the Synthesis system to the ELS system in the Acura TL and to the Mark Levinson system in the Lexus? Which sounds best?
hutch34 Posts: 34MikeS
Thanks for the input!!
Great forum everyone. I've been holding back every impulsive urge that I have and I don't know how much longer I'll continue not to be an owner of an Avalon. Oh Lord... give me the strength. :-)
Yet another season is before us without any specials on my dream car. My hopes are to get the touring model with a moonroof, stability control, and the upgraded stereo. All for $30k. Any wagers? In a post made a while ago, someone said that they got one for $3,500 under MSRP!!! Way to go!! I'm inspired. Thanks again to all who have posted. This has been a great help.0
jluther2 Posts: 18Liquid Glass & Liquid Glass pre cleaner - easy on/off, however, I found the shine did not last very long.
My opinion only, Liquid Glass Pre-cleaner followed with Maguires NXT Liquid - both applications easy on/off & shine lasts a long time. Plan to try Maguires NXT Paste Wax after I get the inside cleaned up. I also use a buffer & absolutely NO SWIRL MARKS.
Currently have plenty of time vacationing in Florida for 2 months. Have the outside of the Avalon looking better than the day I picked ip up. Paste wax next on the list.0
Any wager would find you paying out as stability control (VSC) is not now available on the Touring model, but keep your hopes up, there have been speculative statements by Toyota that this option might available later this model year..0
Crap!! I just looked online and you are correct. Do you think that the stability control is needed or not? I'm a real estate agent so the car is naturally perfect for me and I don't intend on driving it like a mad man. Any thoughts?0
hawk1eye Posts: 61dshimkat:
Noticed that you are from Iowa. Hope I can put a deal together in Mason City. I wish I had my car already like you have. It looks great. Big Hawk fan too. Hawkeye0
jj kelly Posts: 8This is a good board to use as tool in buying a new 05 Avalon . I bought a new 04 Toyota truck last year for myself and got a shock at all the other item they want me to pat. Tires, battery, 550 admin fee, advertisement fee. taxex, Toyota guard ect. I think you know what I Mean. What one needs to know is what the out the door price and state tax % and all the extra so we could make better decisions0
CanadianDriver mentioned from their roadtest that since you couldn't get TRAC/VSC on lower trims, it was VERY easy to break traction especially wet pavement. I guess that was what Mackabee said during his test drive of the Touring compared to the XLS.
Personally, I'd go for the XLS in case of bad conditions but turn off TRAC during serene weather. Just for the heck of it. Let the 280 horses run free.0
Yes, I am in the Des Moines area. Retired here in 2001. Grew up in Fort Dodge.
I love my Limited, which I purchased on Feb. 10 from Toyota of Des Moines. It was their first Avalon, but was exactly the color and had the options that I wanted: VSC/Traction Control/Brake Assist & Carpeted Floor & Trunk Mats. I had the dealer add XM Radio. It does not have the NAV or Laser Cruise Control. I now have almost 300 miles on the odo. It is much tighter and not as mushy to drive as my 2001 Avalon XLS, which I owned for 4 years. I loved my '01, but the '05 is incrementally better in every way. I am very happy with my purchase0
Jluther, thanks about the paste, I already purchased the NXT next generation wax. I will wash my car in a week or so and apply it. I like waiting a month or three weeks with a new car before waxing it. I was the first to get it at my dealer. It was probably shipped to him around 2/6 I picked it up around the 18th of Feb. AGENT. This is going to sound crazy, but once you decide and go for your purchase of the Avalon, if your like me you will be very impressed with the aluminum saddle as you open the door with the Avalon name imprinted on them. It's neat and for me something else to keep shining clean, so it will also be waxed like my chrome. It makes you feel like you really are driving a Lexus but not having every one gawking at you which I love. Make your decision and for once in your life treat yourself to something special. Thats what I did. I used to go for the XL and add the luxury package etc. I told my wife it's time we accomodate our desires after scrimping and saving all these years. I couldn't have made a better decision, I love our car. I don't have the hesitation Future speaks of with my tranny, so maybe it was the car he tested when checking them out. By the way, I love the new design. Also people keep referring to the side molding now and then. If you look at some of the newer cars, Mercedes and Jags and Porches included even a Bentley, they have no side moldings. Take a look while driving down the highway and see cars with the moldings and some still have dings. What I do which is good for my health (because I have to walk further), I always park my car far away from the store and on the end. Still no guarantee of no dings. There are ding removal shops around now that work if the paint isn't chipped. Anyway, it looks like your on the edge of your chair ready to make your move, Good Luck, you won't be sorry and we can't take it with us.0
for me (VSC) stability control & traction control with brake assist are something I would want especially since all wheel drive is not available, I live in the Northeast. It has been mentioned here, in this forum, that the (VSC) in someway might interfere with the "sport" style of operation the Touring is intended to provide. I don't agree I think Toyota just cheaped out. You ask is it needed, that depends on you, where you live and the type of driving that is normal for you. It is a personal observation but I think you will see (VSC) on all models later this year.
You might want to follow the suggestion made in post 1673 which is based on 1672.0
prime time Posts: 40Which colors look good on the new Avalon. I'm leaning toward the Blizzard Pearl with ivory interior but haven't seen one yet. What's best product to keep ivory leather and interior looking good?
Does brake dust on new Avalons stick to the open wheels? I hate it when it does.
Also I've seen this asked but didn't see an answer: what grade gas is needed?
Buckwheat, I forget who advised me to get the VSC, probably good advice, but since I live in South Carolina close to the Savannah, GA border, I decided to save the money. I am living down here now 9 years and never had to drive on icy or snow covered roads. So the couple of times a year I may visit family in NJ I try during better weather when snow isn't anticipated, so as you say it depends on where you live etc.0
abfisch Posts: 591I hate to be the bad guy here, but I have been contributing for sometime now, and had time to stop into the local Toyota and Honda dealership.
First: Whoever wrote about the reduction in headroom or rather access for people over six feet tall, I have to agree. Although, it may be bigger, and stronger, and I do like the telescoping wheel now, I gotta tell you that the roof rise is lower, and anyone who is over 6 feet will probably not appreciate banging there head everytime they get out of the car.
In addition, the absence of the bench seat, puts that wasteful console (I know I am getting a rise now), right into the lateral aspect of my knee cap now. Sweeet. And I am not such a large specimen, 74 inches and 220 lbs.
So...those that are that size or larger, and are expecting to get alota more room, don't let the numbers fool you, it just ain't so.
Now, while I have your attention, whatever automotive genius thought of putting the XM antenna on the side of the truck, must really be at the top of the class. What a just poorly thought of thing to do. And all they had to do, was to copy other companies for instance, such as the Honda Accord. Midline antenna, right at the top of the roof at the back window, color color coordinated. I have an aftermarket XM on my 02 Avalon, and the instructions clearly state that on the roof is preferred, but you can put it on the trunk, albeit wait until you are stuck between two large vehicles. You are going to get poorer reception for sure.
I hope you people are enjoying the new Avalon. Buyer beware.
Toyota must think that color is exceptional on the Avalon as it is the only one, I believe, that has an additional premium charge.
just me, snow/ice are the main culprits which as you say, 9yrs. no problems but as you know rain slick driving conditions anywhere could be improved by VSC.0
Well, now I have to get over to the dealer this week to check things out. I have sort of been avoiding it to keep hope alive that I would be comfortable in this car. Hopefully once I am inside the car I will not hit my head.
Along with the poor option decision list is the the power tilt along with the moonroof. Gee, let's see somewhere in the design/sales/marketing/product development departments at Toyota "Maybe tall folks do not want to lose the headroom and do not want a moonroof, but need the power tilt to help dodge the little bit of room left by the console? NAH!"
I like the idea of driving an ultra low emission vehicle, but at this rate to match performance and be able to fit I have to consider the Chrysler 300 hemi? And with the chopped look, not real great on seeing the world around you from the inside.
Also, what is up with the $449 charge for XM radio? Does this include a one year subscription? Is this factory installed?0
OK The lease on my current car is up in 3 months so I'm just going to wait this out. I have finally read every last post on this thread and have come to a few conclusions and thoughts. Let me start with some random statements and we'll go from there.
I'm a 29 yr old male
I live on the border of VA and NC so I'll have easy access to whatever incentives (tax, dealer, etc..) are in the two regions.
I'm a real estate Agent so I plan to put a LOT of miles on this car pretty quickly.(25k/yr)
Most of my miles are highway.
I've lost track of my previous planned format for this post so I think I'm just going to start rambling. The touring model I test drove was reading 16 average mpg. What's up with that? As I stated earlier, I will be doing a lot of highway miles but if this thing won't average at least 25 mpg then I need to look elsewhere. Anyone??
I do have a Delphi XM Radio and being the frugal something that I am, I would rather just install that in one of the up front consoles so I can take into my office and home whenever I want. Can that be done?
If I were to order one, how successful is Toyota at delivering the car on time?
Here's something that you all can do if you're looking for the best deal and a little excitement. I test drove the avalon from one dealership and pulled right up to another dealership. The look on their faces was absolutely priceless. The two dealers that I was working with were very reluctant to discuss discounts in front of each other but damn was it funny to watch. Needless to say, I think I'm going to get my $3,500 off the MSRP after all. Now I just need to pick out what I want and place the order.
What to do, what to do.....0
If I'd been the dealer you were riding with (Dealer A), I would have left you at Dealer B and had someone drop off your car. If I'd been Dealer B, I would have gone inside and locked the door. I'm sure blindsiding them like that filled them both with lots of ideas on how to provide you with a "special" deal.0
tunin Posts: 5Bought XlS 2005 Avalon Feb 24 I'm 6"3 and no problem with head or leg room. I even wore a hat and still no problem. I even had plenty of leg room to spare0
alpha01 Posts: 4,747Abfisch, did you note the stopping distance from 60 as reported by Motor Trend? 121 feet. I should think this would allay your concern regarding braking power.
"I gotta tell you that the roof rise is lower, and anyone who is over 6 feet will probably not appreciate banging there head everytime they get out of the car."
I feel its worth pointing out, though, that there are several 6 ft+ new owners posting here, and I dont recall any voicing that they cant enter the vehicle without hitting their heads every time. In fact, overall vehicle height has gone UP by 1.4 inches- from 57.1 for 2004 to 58.5 for 2005.
The lack of a bench seat seems to be an issue of significance. While it is unfortunate that Toyota no longer caters to the very small market that requires one, I dont feel that everyone is going to find the center console intrusive. I didnt, but Im far more slight than perhaps the target demographic of this vehicle. The point is well taken, and this is a customer driven industry, and consumer issues should be made known to Toyota. Hopefully they are reading this thread, among others.
My personal feeling is that your 'Buyer Beware' comment is based on fairly minor issues more specific to your preferences than would be wider sweeping criticisms of the car. Other than the 3 issues you spoke of- your ingress, the lack of bench seat, and a possibly non-ideal XM antenna placement... of what should the buyer beware?


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If the Tamil Nadu House in New Delhi renamed, a big struggle will explode in Tamil Nadu DMK leader M.K. Stalin warned.
The State government's decision to rename the Tamil Nadu House in New Delhi has triggered a political controversy with DMK leader M.K. Stalin and slamming the move.
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Before the statute was amended in 2004 to add the proviso that there is no requirement for the court to find that a payee is suffering from a hardship to approve the transfer. The legislative history of the 2004 amendment states: An adult who has not been adjudicated incompetent or incapable of handling his or her own affairs is generally capable of determining what is in their own best interests with regard to their property and affairs, including their structured settlement payment rights, without having to demonstrate or prove hardship, provided the consumer has been afforded the admonitions to consult with counsel, the rights of cancellation, and the disclosures required by the 2002 Act.
Nonetheless, the existence of hardship, such as a looming foreclosure on the family home or the need for life-sustaining medical treatment, weighs heavily in favor of determining that a transfer of structured settlement rights is in the best interest of the payee.
Hardship, or its absence, also affects the interplay between the best interest standard and the fair and reasonable standard. The more pressing the need, the more reasonable it may be for a payee to obtain immediate cash at a steep discount.
The Court notes that venue for a special proceeding for approval of a transfer of structured settlement payment rights is in the supreme court of the county in which the payee resides; or in any court which approved the structured settlement agreement. Justice Victor's Order provides that neither Mr. AW nor his guardian, nor any payee may sell, assign, pledge, transfer or encumber the annuity benefits or take any other action to defeat or impair the intent of this Court to provide to Mr. AW, the payments pursuant to the annuity, absent a further order of the Court.
In light of the statutory venue provision and the substantive restrictions on judicial approval of transfer of structured settlement payment rights, as will be discussed, this Court does not read the Order as requiring that the proceeding be moved to Bronx County, so that Justice Victor might consider the Petition. It may be that a court rule would be advisable, encouraging the transfer of proceedings to the judge who signed the infant compromise order, if the judge is available, or that, even in the absence of a court rule, a transfer might be made in the exercise of discretion.
Here, in light of the Court's ultimate disposition of the Petition, a transfer will not be considered. The Court has taken seriously, however, Justice Victor's stated intent to provide to Mr. AW, the payments specified in the Order. Indeed, as one court has stated, after review of the then-existing case law under the Structured Settlement Protection Act: The payment structure in all of these cases was determined by either judicial process, subject to articles 50-a and 50-b of the CPLR, or by negotiations in which the payee's interests were represented. As such, it was presumed to be the best compensation for the payee's injury at the time of the verdict or settlement. To overcome this presumptive validity, the court rules that there must be a showing, by clear and convincing evidence, of an unforeseeable change in circumstances that would justify the sale of rights to future payments. While such a standard cannot be described with absolute precision, it should resemble the one employed by courts in applications to modify child support on the basis of changed circumstances.
Whether or not a presumption or a heightened evidentiary standard should be established for review of all petitions for approval of a transfer of structured settlement payment rights, where the rights have their genesis in an infant compromise order, only the most careful and deliberate application of the statutory best interest standard is appropriate. After all, the judge who approved the compromise and the structure was required to apply a similar best interest standard, informed by the knowledge and judgment of the infant's guardian, and by the additional information and documentation concerning the status of the infant in light of the injuries claimed.
Surprisingly, and with few exceptions, the many published opinions in proceedings pursuant to the Structured Settlement Protection Act do not state the origin of the structured payments. Few identify the origin as an infant compromise order.
Nor do the opinions describe the reasons that led to the adoption of structured payments in the first place. The one exception found by this Court noted only that a structure was adopted because it was determined to be in the infant's best interest to structure the award so that he would receive lifetime payments, insuring his financial stability and providing him with money to achieve his desired goal of paying for college and graduate school.
The Court is aware of only two proceedings that addressed structured settlements in lead paint poisoning cases. In one, that circumstance was simply noted. As to the other, the injury court states that the lead poisoning had left the infant with limited abilities, but does not describe how, if at all, that circumstance affected the determination on the petition.
Here, the affidavit of Mr. AW's mother in support of the infant compromise order stated that he was first diagnosed with lead poisoning when he was 11 years old; he was 17 at the time of the settlement. She stated that lead poisoning requires continuous medical care and monitoring; that the infant has diminution in learning capacity attributable to lead poisoning; that a claim was made that the infant's earning capacity was diminished as a result of his lead poisoning; and that the infant's prognosis is guarded because of potential future problems associated with early childhood lead poisoning.
The mother's affidavit and the affirmation of counsel identify aspects of the mother's and the infant's personal histories in explaining the determination to settle the action rather than proceed to trial. The factors will not be repeated here in the interests of Mr. AW's and his mother's privacy. Although to some those factors might argue against granting the instant petition, others might conclude that the opportunity to overcome the consequences of one's personal history and life circumstances is itself a reason to the contrary. As difficult as these assessments might be for experts, they are most daunting to judges without any particular training or experience to make them. For present purposes, those additional factors are deemed neutral.
Except as might be implied from the specifics of her affidavit already described, Mr. AW's mother did not detail her reasons for recommending a structured settlement, rather than a single payment. She did state that the structure would maximize the amount of money her son would receive, that the monthly payments for his lifetime will insure that his basic needs are met, and that she believed that the settlement was in her son's best interests. The attorney's affirmation suggested tax benefits; that the structure would secure the funds should the child desire to go to college or some other school to learn an occupation; and that there is less chance of the money being dissipated in a structured settlement as opposed to an all cash settlement.
On the first return date for the pending Petition, the Court requested that Petitioner's counsel obtain copies of the documents submitted on the infant compromise order, which was promptly done. The Court also suggested that it would benefit from the current judgment of Mr. AW's mother, who is apparently available but not in good health. She did not appear with Mr. AW on the adjourned return date, and Mr. AW declined the Court's offer of a further adjournment so that he might arrange for her appearance or testimony in other form.
Other than Mr. AW himself, whose assessment of his own best interest must be deemed compromised by the very injury that was the basis of the settlement, Mr. AW's mother appears to be the person in the best position to make that assessment, certainly in a better position than this Court. Three years ago, when Mr. AW was already 17 years old, his mother determined that it was in his best interest to structure the settlement she obtained for him. There is nothing in the record on this Petition that shows that she has had a change of mind or heart, and no change of circumstance has been brought to the Court's attention.
Whether or not framed in terms of presumption or clear and convincing evidence, and at the risk of a possible charge that the Court is avoiding its own responsibility to assess Mr. AW's best interest, the Court will defer to the informed judgment of Mr. AW's mother and the judge who reviewed and approved the compromise, as yet of recent vintage and not shown to be otherwise undermined by any change in circumstance.
Accordingly, the Petition is denied and dismissed.


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Ebenezer Babatope is one of the foot soldiers of President Goodluck Jonathan working to ensure the victory of PDP in the February 14, presidential election, especially in the Southwest part of the country. In this interview, he warned former President Olusegun Obasanjo to desist from making statements that are capable of discrediting the Jonathan administration.
What do you think President Goodluck Jonathan is coming to do differently from what he has been doing in the last four years of the life of this present administration?
The first question you should ask yourself is this: Is the man qualified to go for a second term? The answer is yes, the man is fully qualified to go for a second term. Nigeria's constitution guarantees that a president can stay for eight years. So, he is not doing anything that is criminal, he is not doing anything that is illegal. Some people have been claiming that President Goodluck Jonathan signed an agreement not to go for a second term and it amazes me. I keep asking them: With whom did he sign the undertaken and where is the undertaken? When you have a gentleman's agreement, even in law, you must conclusively prove that that gentleman agreement existed or still existing. Nobody among all these people making noise has been able to come up to say this is the paper signed by Jonathan. Even if he said that, is it legal? Is it constitutional? Absolutely not! So, Jonathan is free to run for his second term and by the grace of God and the grace of the Nigerian people, as a candidate for the second term, he will win the election.
It appears that the issue of making agreement and breaking it has become a regular pastime of PDP.
There is nothing like breaking of agreement by President Jonathan. And the constitution of our party is so clear and subjected to the workability of the Nigerian constitution. How then will the party come around to say that it is accepting such an agreement? There can only be an agreement when that agreement reconciles with constitution of the party and the constitution of the country.
More than ever before, your party feels really challenged with the emergence of Gen Muhammadu Buhari as the Presidential candidate of the APC. Isn't it?
Some of them who don't have background history of this country may think so. I have background history of this country. Buhar's candidature can only affect those who passed through his tyranny. How can his candidature affect the fortune of PDP? The man has done a lot of things to this country when he was head of state to make Nigerians know that if they vote him to power, they are voting tyranny back into power. They are voting back into power a man who doesn't believe in democracy. Apart from the fact that he sent many of us in the Second Republic to jail when he seized power on December 31, 1983, he came on a vengeance mission. Laws were backdated to punish innocent Nigerians. This was particularly the case of three young men-Batholomew Owo, Barab Ogedegbe and Ojulope, who were arrested at the airport for travelling with cocaine. In order to punish the boys, Buhari's regime backdated a law to the very day the boys were arrested and got them executed. Even advanced countries of the world don't execute people on frivolous things like that. Even examination malpractices were made to carry death penalty. Not only that, he pounced on two Guardian journalists, Nduka Irabor and Tunde Thompson, and sent them to jail on frivolous charges that they were going to publish something in the foreign pages of the Guardian. Many politicians were sent to jail and died there. He sent one of the commissioners under Bola Ige, Alarape Jolaoso, to prison and he became blind when he left the prison. Till today, Jolaoso is a blind man. What about Shagari? Shagari appealed to them to take him to prison, but they locked him up somewhere in Ikoyi. By the time Shagari left detention, he himself wrote that he nearly went blind. Buhari was talking then as if there will never be a return of democracy in Nigeria. Yet, it is this same man that is saying he wants to rule Nigeria. It could have been a different ballgame if APC had picked either Rabiu Kwankwaso or Atiku. Then, we will know we have a challenge. But with Buhari, we are not in any way challenged.
Beyond Buhari, is it also not true that your party is facing a most formidable opposition in recent time?
Formidable because they are able to come together? You mean a formidable party that has appointed a man whose record in office is such that nobody will want to associate with? APC has not lived by the history of this country by bringing a candidate whose past will haunt him until he leaves this world. The right of Nigerians to elect who they want is a right that cannot be trampled upon. So, whether APC is formidable or not will be determined by the Nigerian people. I am experienced enough to know that every political party in the world that wants to win an election is always careful in electing credible people who are going to be their candidates. No matter how tough it is, by the grace of God and the grace of the people, PDP will win the election. APC has made a wrong choice. You will see the verdict of the Nigerian people. Nigerian people will not permit someone of Buhari's character to rule this country. You know what he did to Chief Awolowo? Three or four days after he became Head of state, he sent soldiers to ransack Baba Awolowo's house. The soldiers went there, ransacked Baba's house and then went on to make an announcement from Dodan Baracks where Buhari was presiding that they met Lagos Master Plan in Baba Awolowo's house. Not only that, he asked Baba Awolowo to report to the police station. When Baba Awolowo got to Ikeja police station, he made a pronouncement and said 'the omens are still bad.' I was not in any government, I was just an officer of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) as Director of Publicity, Buhari pounced on me and moved me to three prisons in Nigeria. When my father died, everybody in Nigeria appealed to him to allow me bury my father, he did not. You wait, by the time we have the election, you will see what will happen.
We are already hearing that plans are being made by some people in his party to murder some individuals. Somebody phoned me in Britain about two weeks ago and said my name had been put down for those to be assassinated.
Both APC and PDP have said it time and again that campaign for this election is going to be issue-based. What is PDP as a political party bringing to the table to make Nigerians vote for its candidates?
The past of Buhari is one of the issues. We have written our manifesto. You wait until we release our manifesto. All we know is that Nigeria must remain one Nigeria. Nigeria must not be broken into pieces. Nigerians must ensure that they collectively end the Boko Haram insurgency. Nigerians must be able to afford three square meals per day. When we release our manifesto, Nigerians will be able to see all the issues I have raised.
How much electoral promise President Jonathan made in the last election has he fulfilled? You are to tell me the promises he made that he did not fulfill. He promised stable power, Nigerians have not had stable power. Is that not an issue?
When have we had power problem in Nigeria?
Governance is about problem solving.
(Cuts in)… Was Obasanjo not involved in power project? There is conscious effort on the part of Jonathan to ensure that power problem is solved. Whether we like it or not, by the grace of God, Nigeria will have power.
Could you mention one specific thing Jonathan has done that has impacted positively on the lives of the ordinary Nigerian?
You are talking as a partisan journalist. That is why you are asking that question.
No, I am only presenting you an opportunity to showcase what you have for the Nigerian people.
To answer your question anyway; Ministry of Agriculture where Adesina is the Minister is there. We are now in the process of exporting our agricultural products. Not only that, go to the rail system. I was Minister of Transportation in this country. We now have a new rail running from Kaduna to Abuja. We are moving away from the narrow gauge system to the standard gauge system. This is a regime that has invested massively in individual's freedom. No Nigerian can name one person who has been murdered through state sponsored assassination since the beginning of this administration. Other regimes from military to the civilians have had their names battered by executive brutality and murder of innocent Nigerians. No Nigerian can mention one individual who has been murdered during Jonathan's regime. And, of course, investment in human being is the greatest asset to stablise democracy in this country.
How would you react to Obasanjo's statement on foreign reserve depletion by the Jonathan administration?
Obasanjo is free to talk on any issue. It is true that when Obasanjo was in government, Okonjo Iweala did a lot of things to ensure that our creditors wrote off our debts. Jonathan is using the same person Obasanjo used as Minister for Finance. The fluctuations we have in our foreign reserve has come as a result of the fall in the international market price of oil. What can he do about it? He can't do anything. America stopped buying our oil and so we have a glut in the international market.
This is why Jonathan is now spending a lot on our agricultural sector to ensure that we have another means by which we can boost the economy. So, Obasanjo has made no point. As I said, he is free to talk on any issue, but it is now becoming clear that Obasanjo has some grouses against President Jonathan.
To that extent, do you still see Obasanjo as a member of PDP?
He keeps saying he is a member of the PDP National Exco. If those agents of the party still agree that he is a member, what can I do? So, he is a member. All I can say is that he should stop making statements that are capable of influencing the people to vote against our party. And I can tell you; this is the last time he will make such a statement. If he makes such statement again, I will take him up.


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ENNIS, TX — American Legion Post 361 Commander Dan Cook enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1967. He finished basic training and, two years later, was transferred to Little Creek Amphibious Base. From there, Dan went to Vietnam where he was stationed in Cam Ranh Bay until 1970. Dan remembered his military career somberly, and the extent to which his time in the service of his country changed his life is evident in the words of respect and pride has chosen to describe it. Dan moved to the Ennis area nine years ago from northern Illinois with his wife, Susie. In 2006, he retired from the United Parcel Service after 33 years as a mechanic.
Part of moving to Texas meant transferring his American Legion membership to Post 361 in Ennis, where he first served as chaplain and service officer before accepting the position of post commander in 2007. As commander, Dan heads up meetings and is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the post. "This post, the Chism-Landers Post, has been involved with the community since 1922, but some people still don't know where it is or what it's for," Dan said. The American Legion is the largest organization of wartime veterans in the country. "The main goal of the American Legion is to assist veterans, their families and the community," Dan explained. "Our mission is to give the veterans a place to come and socialize with fellow veterans. They understand each other. They know what combat and war is."
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The Chism-Landers Post in Ennis is actively involved in community betterment projects, supporting charities like Meals on Wheels and the Boys & Girls Club. The organization also provides scholarship opportunities for children and grandchildren of American Legion members at three local school districts: Ennis, Rice and Palmer. "On average, we give away between four and six scholarships a year, ranging from $1,500 to $2,000 for each student," Dan shared. In addition, members of the Chism-Landers Post were enthusiastic contributors to the Ennis Veterans Memorial, erected in 2012. "American Legion was right there at the forefront raising funds and helping to design the memorial," Dan admitted. "It's been a great benefit to the community, because it's a place for people to go and reflect on the service of their loved ones." The Legion is always looking for new ways to help veterans, and an important initiative afoot now, the Home for the Brave project, is receiving full support from members. "We're trying to raise enough funds to build a house for a disabled veteran and have it set up specifically for their needs," Dan said. "We've got the lot picked out. All that remains now is raising funds."
A highlight of Dan's time with the local post was in 2008 when the group participated in Honor Flight of Ellis County, sending 33 World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorial dedicated in their honor. Dan especially remembers the transformational effect on the veterans who attended, most of whom were in their 80s and 90s. "People who brought their fathers or grandfathers had to help them with wheelchairs or walkers to get on the bus," Dan recounted. "But when we got to Washington, pride took over. There was a band at the airport playing old songs from the Big Band era. All of a sudden, those old guys' backs straightened up, and some in wheelchairs decided they wanted to try to walk." Dan believes the honor and respect with which they were greeted changed the veterans' entire outlook.
"When we came back home, half the men we had helped onto the bus got off without any assistance," he commented. "It was a completely different group." Respecting military veterans from all branches of the service and from all periods is of vital importance to Dan and members of the American Legion. "The veterans wrote a 'blank check' for the nation and, for some of them, the blank check was their lives," he said. "They were raised to honor the United States and its flag. When it came time for someone to stand up, they said, 'I'll help. I'll be there.' Many Legion vets went into the military and gave between two to six years, some even 12 years or more, of their lives."
As a veteran of the Vietnam War, Dan remembers all too well the disrespect returning servicemen received from protestors. "Soldiers who came back from Vietnam put their uniforms up because of the treatment they got," Dan informed. "Forty years later, those veterans are the ones I hear praising the soldiers coming back now, because they don't want the young guys to go through what they did." Supporting the work of the American Legion is one way locals can directly help the heroes who fought for their countrymen. "It isn't a business," Dan explained. "The only money we make is through fundraisers. Part of those proceeds goes toward keeping our building open, but the rest of the money goes back into the community." Dan encourages citizens to participate in American Legion fundraisers so the group's valuable efforts can continue.
He also urges the community to support young veterans returning from combat who might be struggling to recover from their experiences. "These kids leave at 18 or 19 and come back two years later, and they're not the same person," Dan said. "That's what people have to realize." In the American Legion club room, the wall by the door is covered in engraved plaques under a sign that reads, Wall of Memories. Each plaque records the name of a member who has passed away. Dan's hope, and the hope of all American Legion members, is that the men and women listed were somehow comforted during their lives through the group's efforts to honor them. Dan acknowledged, "That's what we're here for."
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Lidoda Duvha are now in their fourth season in the National First Division (NFD) after being relegated to the lower ranks in the 2012-13 season when they finished at the bottom of the PSL table with only 23 points.
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Wasting no time, we headed straight to TJ Maxx in Santa Monica. After all, it is our one-stop shop for all things summer, including swimwear, cover-ups, sandals and neon nail polish. For better or for worse, we never leave there empty-handed, and last Sunday, we picked up this fabulous little two-piece from Trina Turk. The photo doesn't do it justice. The vibrant print is simply GORGEOUS, and it's made of the most super-soft material (ensuring comfort). However, the best part is that it's incredibly flattering. SOLD! Oh, and the $50 price tag FOR BOTH PIECES doesn't sting either (retail $148).
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''THE FOUR SEASONS'' is a fond, generous movie about characters who might have easily lent themselves to satire. Alan Alda, who wrote and directed the film and fits comfortably into its balanced cast, shapes the material almost as if he were offering a toast. A group of middle-aged, middle-class principals vacation together on the four occasions to which the title refers. They cook and trade quips and have heart-to-heart talks by the dozen. They use these holidays for celebrating the status quo, and for applauding their own continuing affection for one another.
There's an element of complacency in this, but Mr. Alda lets it go. He's not after another ''Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice.'' He's interested in poking mild, friendly fun, and in making his characters warmly and immediately familiar to an audience. And he succeeds in presenting a gentle, likable, frequently funny glimpse of everyday types doing their everyday best to get by.
In ''The Four Seasons,'' which opens today at Loews Tower East and Loews Astor Plaza, Mr. Alda casts himself as the fellow whom the other would perhaps most like to swat with a frying pan. That's because even in moments of great peace and relaxation, Mr. Alda's Jack Burroughs creeps up behind his friends and asks them what they're really feeling, or why they don't really talk to him as honestly as they could, or other equally feather-ruffling queries. Carol Burnett plays Kate Burroughs, the wife who has long since gotten used to this, and Jack Weston and Rita Moreno are Danny and Claudia Zimmer, who also love Jack but wish he'd knock it off.
The cozy little sixsome is rounded out by Nick and Anne Callan (Len Cariou and Sandy Dennis), and you don't need an eight-ball to guess which marriage is headed for trouble. Miss Dennis's Anne is a fidgety photographer whose specialty is still-life shots of vegetables. Nick tires of her almost as soon as the audience does, and shocks his friends by taking up with a pretty young thing (Bess Armstrong), who squeals with glee when he gives her a bottle of Shalimar.
The action in this largely uneventful movie revolves around the Nick-Anne breakup and the ripples of fear and surprise it creates among the others. But most of the film is devoted to joking and chatting and horsing around. A sequence on a yacht in the tropics is witty, well played and almost as pleasantly relaxing for the audience as it's supposed to be for the characters. Even the occasional confrontations - people are always wandering off in permutations or two or three to air their differences - have a soothing air. No one in ''The Four Seasons'' ever goes to bed angry, and there's no particular reason to want them to.Continue reading the main story
Mr. Alda's direction is particularly strong for bringing out his actors' humanity, and for developing a comic timing that helps unite the cast. Though Mr. Alda and Miss Burnett are certainly capable of scene-stealing, their roles are less sharp-edged than those Mr. Alda has written for Miss Armstrong and Mr. Weston, who are the film's brightest lights. As Ginny, a stewardess whom Nick takes for his new tootsie, Miss Armstrong is both deliciously oblivious to her effect on the others and, later, believably wounded by their resentment. Mr. Weston has the hilarious job of playing a dentist who prides himself on his international gourmet cooking, and who must watch his loved and cherished brand-new Mercedes sink into a frozen pond.
The look on Mr. Weston's face when this happens is as close as ''The Four Seasons'' comes to real grief or tragedy. But that isn't to say that the characters' lesser emotions aren't heartfelt. Mr. Alda sees the humor, the trouble and the sweetness in their lives, and lets his audience see them, too.
''The Four Seasons'' is rated PG (''Parental Guidance Suggested''). It contains some strong language.
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THE FOUR SEASONS, written and directed by Alan Alda; director of photography, Victor J. Kemper; film editor, Michael Economou; music by Antonio Vivaldi; produced by Martin Bregman; released by Universal Pictures. At Loews Astor Plaza, Broadway and West 44th Street, and Loews Tower East, 72d Street and Third Avenue. Running time: 107 minutes. This film is rated PG.
Jack Burroughs . . . . . Alan Alda
Kate Burroughs . . . . . Carol Burnett
Nick Callan . . . . . Len Cariou
Anne Callan . . . . . Sandy Dennis
Claudia Zimmer . . . . . Rita Moreno
Danny Zimmer . . . . . Jack Weston
Ginny Newley . . . . . Bess Armstrong
Beth . . . . . Elizabeth Alda
Lisa . . . . . Beatrice Alda
Room Clerk . . . . . Robert Hitt
Waitress . . . . . Kristi McCarthy
Doctor . . . . . Loren Janes
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Contributed by the Dynamic Systems Division of ASME for publication in the JOURNAL OF DYNAMIC SYSTEMS, MEASUREMENT, AND CONTROL. Manuscript received May 6, 2015; final manuscript received March 4, 2016; published online May 13, 2016. Assoc. Editor: Beshah Ayalew.
This paper presents a new real-time heading estimation method for an all-wheel steered single-articulated autonomous vehicle guided by a magnetic marker system. To achieve good guidance control for the vehicle, precise estimation of the position and heading angle during travel is necessary. The main concept of this study is to estimate the heading angle from the relative orientations of the magnetic markers and the vehicle motion. To achieve this, a kinematic model of the all-wheel steered vehicle is derived and combined with the motion of a magnetic ruler mounted near each axle underneath the vehicle. The position coordinates and polarities of the magnetic markers, which are provided a priori, are used to determine the vehicle position at every detection instance. A gyroscope is employed to assist real-time heading estimation at sample times when there are no marker detection data. The proposed method was tested on a real vehicle and evaluated by comparing the experimental results with those of the differential global positioning system (DGPS) in real-time kinematics (RTK) mode. Experimental results show that the proposed method exhibits good performance for heading estimation.
Test vehicle
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Structure of the magnetic ruler (yms = 0): measurement origin of the magnetic sensor
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Locations of all magnetic markers and the markers detected during the test run
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DGPS and estimated heading
Gyroscope angle during eight test laps and drift
Differences between the proposed heading estimation results and the gyroscope results during eight test laps
Steering angles of four wheels during eight test laps
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Alan Edgar is the Regional Creative Director at Ogilvy & Mather Africa and responsible for overseeing 17 countries across Africa.
A British graphic designer, with over 23 years experience in London and Johannesburg, Alan has a proven track record across multi-channel disciplines: including TV, brand, design and direct, and for a multitude of highly awarded agencies including Ogilvy JHB, TBWA\London, Net#work BBDO and the mysteriously named TJDR (The Jupiter Drawing Room).
His first love is design having been awarded internationally with Gold at Cannes, the Loeries, London International Awards and at the New York Festivals, for brands such as Coca Cola, Mercedes and Starbucks.
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Bitcoin BTC/USD is traded at 8,191. The cryptocurrency is traded above the upper boundary of the Ichimoku Kinko Hyo Cloud, indicating a bullish trend in Bitcoin. Ichimoku Kinko Hyo Cloud is expected to test near the 8050 level, from which it is expected to rebound and try to continue the growth of Bitcoin cryptocurrency with a target at 9000.
Bitcoin forecast & analysis BTC/USD July 30, 2018
In favor of the growth of the BTC/USD currency, the support area test will perform, as well as the test of the lower border of the channel. Earlier, a strong signal was received for buy of Bitcoin cryptocurrency, due to the crossing of signal lines at 8150 level.
The cancellation of the variant of Bitcoin quotations growth will be the breakdown of the lower boundary of the Ichimoku Kinko Hyo Cloud with the closing of quotations below the area of 7600, which will indicate a change in the bullish trend in favor of the bearish trend and the continued decline in the Bitcoin rate. Expect the acceleration of the growth of quotations BTC/USD stands with the breakdown of the resistance area and the closing above the level of 8450.


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Astragalus is a plant native to Asia. The Chinese name of the herb, huang qi, means "yellow leader", because the root is yellow and it is considered to be one of the most important herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. The part of the plant used medicinally is the root.In traditional Chinese medicine, astragalus is usually made into a decoction - the roots are boiled in water then removed. It's often combined with other herbs, such as ginseng. Astragalus can also be found in supplement form at some health food stores.
The bilberry is a native species of Europe and temperate regions of North America. The herb grows well in heath land, on moors and meadows, and also in moist undergrowth in lightly wooded areas. Bilberry is harvested during the summer, the fruits and leaves are collected from plants in the wild. Due to the fruit sugar found in them, ripe bilberries have a mild laxative action. Dried bilberries are markedly binding and possess an antibacterial action. An herbal decoction prepared from the dried bilberries is effective in the treatment of diarrhea affecting children. The bilberry decoction is also used as an herbal mouthwash in treating various oral disorders and throat problems.
Echinacea, being indigenous to North America, was thus widely used by Indians as a medication against colds, flu, and other infections, applied topically it could cure different wounds (cuts, burns, and insect bites). Actually, preparations made of this plant were believed to be a cure-all medicine, able to heal any disease from cough to cancer.All the conducted trials made the scientists state that though Echinacea itself does not cure diseases, it helps the body resist and fight the illnesses, making it stronger. People who take this plants preparations, tend to fall ill less often, experience milder, symptoms, and recover sooner.
Ephedra sinica is an herb with a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine for asthma, bronchitis, allergies and cold and flu symptoms.During the 80s, ephedra became popular outside of traditional Chinese medicine for weight loss and to enhance sports performance. Its popularity continued to grow, and it was found in many nutritional supplements marketed for weight loss and performance enhancement until supplements containing ephedra were banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2006.
Ginkgo is one of the oldest living tree species. The extract of ginkgo leaves is used medicinally in North America, where it's one of the most popular medicinal herbs, and many other countries around the world. In traditional Chinese medicine, the seeds of the ginkgo tree are used.Ginkgo leaves are believed to contain compounds that thin blood and help to improve muscle tone in the walls of blood vessels. This may enhance blood flow.
Garlic is an herb. It is best known as a flavoring for food. But over the years, garlic has been used as a medicine to prevent or treat a wide range of diseases and conditions. The fresh clove or supplements made from the clove are used for medicine.Garlic is used for many conditions related to the heart and blood system. These conditions include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, coronary heart disease, heart attack, and hardening of the arteries(atherosclerosis). Some of these uses are supported by science. Garlic actually may be effective in slowing the development of atherosclerosis and seems to be able to modestly reduce blood pressure.
GINSENG is a fleshy rooted herb, native to well drained, cool, shaded hardwood forests. Ginseng does not grow in full sunlight, so the natural place to plant it is in hardwood forests, where the trees provide the needed shade. Ginseng is a perennial plant, but unlike other perennials, it lies dormant some years and does not grow new tops every year. The root does not die, but lies dormant until the following year. Ginseng is one of the most sought after herbs on the market. The future for growing ginseng looks promising for many years as more and more is being used now in the United States in addition to the Orient. All Health Food stores, drug stores, and even small gas stations now sell it in capsules, powdered, etc. The demand keeps growing every year.
The herb called the hawthorn is one of the best herbal remedy to boost the performance of the heart and the human circulatory system in general. A potent vasodilatory action can be induced in the human body by the flowers, leaves and the berries of the hawthorn. When these parts of the herb are consumed, they open up the arteries to promote circulation and improve the blood supply to all the general tissues in the body
Licorice is a commonly used flavoring agent and food product. Licorice is also available as an herbal supplement. The information contained in this leaflet refers to the use of licorice as an herbal supplement. When used as a food product, the benefits and potential side effects of licorice may be less pronounced than when it is used as an herbal supplement.Licorice has been used to loosen congestion that may occur due to a cough or cold, and to treat and prevent inflammation and/or ulceration of the stomach. Licorice has been used topically to suppress the production of oil on the scalp.
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) has been used for 2,000 years as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, particularly liver, kidney, and gall bladder problems. Several scientific studies suggest that substances in milk thistle (especially a flavonoid called silymarin) protect the liver from toxins, including certain drugs such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), which can cause liver damage in high doses. Silymarin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and it may help the liver repair itself by growing new cells.Although a number of animal studies demonstrate that milk thistle can be helpful in protecting the liver, results in human studies are mixed.
St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) has a history of being used as a medicine dating back to ancient Greece, where it was used for a range of illnesses, including various "nervous disorders." St. John's wort also has antibacterial and antiviral properties. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it has been applied to the skin to help heal wounds and burns. St. John's wort is one of the most commonly purchased herbal products in the United States.In recent years, St. John' s wort has been studied extensively as a treatment for depression. Most studies show that St. John's wort may help treat mild-to-moderate depression, and has fewer side effects than most other prescription antidepressants.
Valerian has been used to ease insomnia, anxiety, and nervous restlessness since the second century A.D. It became popular in Europe in the 17th century. It has also been suggested to treat stomach cramps. Some research -- though not all -- does suggest that valerian may help some people with insomnia. Germany's Commission E approved valerian as an effective mild sedative and the United States Food and Drug Administration listed valerian as "Generally Recognized As Safe" (GRAS).Scientists aren't sure how valerian works, but they believe it increases the amount of a chemical called gamma aminobutyric acid(GABA)in the brain.


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The Welsh Connection: Y Tad Barnabas. + Memory Eternal
Confession in life can manifest itself in many different forms. Most societies hold the confession of things done that are wrong as the basis of a judicial process, usually the issues are unwillingly teased out. Then of course there are varying ways of addressing these in terms of censure.
Within a Christian context, the Scriptures and the teaching and the practices of the historic Church has emphasised the importance of confession within an individual's sacramental life. (more…)
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Sunday 26th July – Sunday 2nd August
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Here they can learn and experience their faith through education, recreation, worship, fellowship and fun."
The Illness and Cure of the Soul in the Orthodox Tradition – Peter Brooke
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Kettlebells (2) - the essence of paleo exercising and the antithesis of gym machines!
While the first kettlebells page showed me using the 24kg 'bell, this page shows Huw with the 32kg 'bell, the largest made by our supplier.
A week before these pictures were taken (September 2004), Huw did 30 snatches in succession with each hand. Knackered, especially after the 25-mark was passed.
The following pictures show Huw swinging the 'bell up, out and around - back and forth. This is much more challenging than my own exercise in which I swing the 'bell in a vertical arc. Huw is swinging the 'bell in a horizontal arc (though the pics don't show it as well as they might). This is a real challenge for your balance - you can find yourself being pulled away by the 'bell at the end of each swing.
Three months and a haircut later, Huw was still into it.
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Hall of Famer and current TNT analyst Charles Barkley told New York not to give up on the Knicks just yet.
While speaking at the All-Star weekend festivities, Barkley said he understands why Knicks might be frustrated after consecutive losing seasons, and the team's recent skid. But he believes the front office is building up the team in the right direction.
For example, making Kristaps Porzingis the franchise player was the right move in Barkley's eyes. And despite being upset over his ACL injury, Barkley thinks it could help the Knicks in the long run.
"He was on the right track to being a helluva player," Barkley said on TNT. "It's really unfortunate. They had done a good job. I like the (Frank) Ntilikina guy. (Tim) Hardaway Jr. was playing well. I still love the (Enes) Kanter deal.
"The Knicks are going to get better. The problem with you people in New York is you all have zero patience. If you keep drafting and adding players, sooner or later, you're going to have a good team. But they never have patience in New York."
But Knicks fans do have reason to be impatient. The last time a title was hoisted at MSG was 1973, and after five straight seasons of not making the playoffs, one has to wonder how much patient could a fan be.
Barkley, though, is confident the team is going to be winning soon.
"It will probably be good for the Knicks in the long run," Barkley said. 'Because you're all in a position of getting ping-pong balls. Hypothetically, if you did make the playoffs this year and you're eighth seed, you're going to lose in the first round. Now you're going to get another lottery pick. I don't understand why everyone is so impatient. I think the Knicks are building toward a future."
As for Porzingis, Barkley believes he can still be the franchise player fans are hoping him to be despite his injury-prone body. He was supposed to play in the All-Star Game this weekend, but now he is worrying about getting back to the court before the end of 2018.
"When a guy's 22, I don't think you're going to notice he had an ACL in a couple of years," Barkley said. "The way you can work on these guys today and him being so young...If he was 35, I'd be concerned. I got more hope for him than [DeMarcus] Cousins. That injury Boogie got is devastating. I don't mean to be morbid but I think he'd rather tear an ACL than an Achilles.
"Twenty two years old, he hasn't even filled out yet. I'd like to see him play more in the post. I've said the same thing about Joel Embiid. I think he floats out to the 3-point line too much. The kid still has to gain another 10, 15 pounds. He will filling out naturally. I don't want to put too much pressure on a 22-year-old kid."


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Earlier this summer a study from Brown announced that America had spent $4 trillion on wars since 9/11. Wired illustrated these findings in a series of fascinating charts.
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Not long ago I was watching Brene Brown via TED TV on the topic of vulnerability. If you haven't seen the video, it is worth the 20 minutes of time, I promise! She is the most honest, down to earth woman [with a great sense of humor] I have ever heard speak.
In her video, Brown talks about the "whole-hearted", those people who have a strong sense of love and belonging, who believe they are worthy of love and belonging.
Whole-hearted people have the courage to be imperfect.
Whole-hearted people have compassion to be kind to themselves before others.
The "whole-hearted" live their life authentically. Meaning they are willing to let go of who they thought they should be in order to be who they ARE (a necessary component for true connection to others).
In essence, "whole-hearted" people have fully embraced vulnerability.
I like the idea of living "whole-heartedly", yet it is hard to be vulnerable. It is hard to put out into the world who you REALLY are instead of who you think you should be.
Hard, but worthwhile. Seems to be the theme of life.
A lesson in "whole-hearted" vulnerability was given to our family a few years ago when we were going through a serious financial crisis. Like all the other tough life lessons I have experienced, it allowed me a clearer picture of what truly matters.
When we moved from Wisconsin to Texas in 2007 we bought a beautiful, brand new home. It was our seventh home purchase in fifteen years of marriage. The biggest, yet not the most expensive of those we'd signed for, at fifty-three hundred square feet on an acre of land, this home came complete with hardwood floors and a glass'n iron front door.
A nicer home than I ever thought I'd live in. Ever. "Lucky #7" wasn't so lucky for the Muenches.
It was not long before we began to panic about how much it cost to keep up that much space. A multitude of triple-digit days does a real (Texas-sized) number on the air conditioning bill.
That acre I talked about…well, only the front yard came with landscape which meant we had a huge area of dirt and weeds to develop into a back yard. Do you have any idea how much a decent size tree costs? Not to mention a sprinkler system and sod. This was our worry, while nearly all of our neighbors were installing pools, cabanas and outdoor fireplaces in addition to their lawn and forest.
Guess how many hours a week it takes to keep 5,300 s.f. clean? Too many. I quickly decided life is too short to spend it cleaning. The problem was a cleaning service was nowhere in the budget. Precisely where the pool/cabana/outdoor fireplace budget ended up being, completely out of reach.
So, eighteen months and a slow bleed later, after much discussion, we put the house on the market. Which would have been a really easy fix to our problem if it had sold.
The next eighteen months were fraught with dozens of conversations with our mortgage lender and a multitude of price droppings, to a point where we owed much more on the home than we would ever sell it for.
This was particularly emotionally challenging and draining for my husband. It was at that point I made a suggestion which resulted in a decision we never thought we would ever make.
We voluntarily walked away from our home.
It was hard to admit we had overbought. It was hard to admit we could not afford to be in that neighborhood even one more day. It was hard to explain to our kids that although the house hadn't sold we were going to pack up and move into a 2,900 s.f. rental. It was hard to admit defeat.
Bye-bye credit score of 800.
That life lesson was 3 1/2 years ago, the ramifications of our decision to walk away are still with us. This spring we find ourselves in a new housing dilemma, one that makes us feel naked and vulnerable.
I know we will figure it out, we always do. Somehow, with God's grace, we continue to walk the path. The best part about this stretch of it is taking each step with integrity and authenticity. And, of course, we take these steps together.
That, my friends, is something you cannot put a price on. Welcome to my "whole-hearted" life.