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Player of the Week
Jarnell Stokes, Tennessee
The fortunes of the Vols season changed the moment Stokes stepped up on the floor on January 14th. Since that time they are 10-5 overall and winners of eight of their last nine games. In doing so, they have suddenly emerged in tournament conversation with eighteen wins and a 10-6 mark in the SEC (#2 seed). A once rebuilding campaign has now become a season of tremendous promise. Against the stout defenses of LSU and Vanderbilt, the 18-year old averaged 14.5 points on 76% shooting (13/17) this week. He also filled up the stat column with 10.5 boards, 3 blocks and 1.5 steals. Stokes has provided a legitimate interior presence on both sides of the ball, and his mental makeup and physical maturity have been extraordinary. He's been a perfect compliment to the wing-heavy Tennessee roster. The Vols will have a first-round bye in New Orleans before taking on the Ole Miss/Auburn winner.
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JaMychal Green, Alabama
With his unfortunate suspension now firmly in the rear view mirror, the senior closed the regular season with a bang. Green recorded two double-doubles, his first of such kind since February 4th. He went for 15 & 10 versus Auburn (1 block) and 11 & 13 in a losing effort at Mississippi (3 blocks). 8 of his 23 rebounds were of the offensive variety, which has been a major strength since ariving in Tuscaloosa. He's averaged 3 offensive boards per game for his career, a figure good for 40% of his total rebounds. The Saturday loss at Mississippi cost the Tide a first-round bye, as they'll face South Carolina in the 5/12 matchup.
Brian Bryant, Mississippi State
The Bulldogs 'behind the box score' stalwart took center stage when his team needed it most. Needing a W to keep their hopes of a tournament bid alive, Bryant hit a short banker as time expired to give MSU an overtime victory at SC. Not known as a scorer (7 PPG), the senior scored 16 points on 7/9 field goals, sprinkling in his usual defensive mastery with 2 blocks and a steal. In a 79-59 decimation of Arkansas in the regular season finale, he scored 15 points on 7/8 shooting, with 4 rebounds, 3 assists, a steal and a block. Thoughts of team dissention have now been replaced by smiles, thanks to the glue guy.
Who's Cold
The Tigers squandered a golden opportunity at a first-round bye in the SEC Tournament, dropping their final three games and dropping all the way to the #8 spot. During that stretch they shot a composite 36% from the field, 61% from the foul line sported a 34:45 assist:turnover ratio. Their backourt of Anthony Hickey, Andre Stringer and Ralston Turner was highly inconsistent down the stretch, with a handful of horrific shooting nights and limited distribution of the offense. A first round matchup with a defensively challenged Arkansas team that can't win away from home should work in LSU's favor.
Top 5 Juniors
1. Arnett Moultrie F/C, Mississippi State- Massive year has him once again skyrocketing up draft boards: 16 PPG, 56% FG and 11 RPG. Rare athletic ability and explosiveness at 6'11.
2. John Jenkins SG, Vanderbilt- When given an inch of space, he's the best shooter in the country. Lightning quick release has produced 20 PPG on 46% shooting from deep. His all-around game has taken positive strides, but his role at the next level is already defined.
3. Renardo Sidney PF, Mississippi State- A thin list has Sidney slotted at #3 despite a relatively unimpressive season (10 PPG & 5 RPG). He's been unable to sustain dominance from minute to minute, let alone from game to game.
4. Tony Mitchell SF, Alabama- Mitchell's remainder of the season suspension put a damper on a strong campaign. He averaged 13 points, 7 boards, a steal and a block through 22 games. For all his offensive limitations (and character concerns), athleticism and defensive versatility are where his value lies.
5. Reginald Buckner PF, Mississippi- Outstanding leaper and shot blocker (2.3 BPG) at 6'9. His feel for the offensive side of the floor and overall basketball intelligence are still a work in progress, but the key word is PROGRESS. He looks the part.
Player Notes
- Kentucky freshman Kyle Wiltjer has made 17 field goals in the month of February; 11 have come from three (41% on the season).
- Mississippi guard Jelan Kendrick left the bench prior to Saturday's game versus Alabama. Given his history, this is not entirely surprising. Decisions on his short-term and long-term future with the team have not yet been announced.
- Mississippi State G/F Rodney Hood has averaged 4 points (17 minutes) off the bench in two games since returning from a bone bruise in his knee.
The SEC Tournament begins March 8th at 1 PM ET. The Championship Game will be played on March 11th at 1 PM ET on ABC.
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SEC tournaments have always been interesting but this year, they were even more.Tennessee roster has got perfect compliment in the form of Stokes.
We, Philadelphia, got Arnett Moultrie in the 2012 draft. Actually, we swapped draft picks with the Miami Heat to get him. Looking forward to seeing him play for the 76ers this fall.
Jamel Stokes does relly deserve this place in fact with all his energy and easyness of playing iam sure that the. best is yet to come
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While there are many impressive shrines dedicated to St. Joseph in the United States, at least two features set apart the Shrine of St. Joseph, Guardian of the Redeemer, in Santa Cruz, Calif.: the daily availability of its priests and its picturesque setting on the Pacific Ocean. Operated by the Oblates of St. Joseph, the shrine is "a spiritual oasis for people searching for God and who want to experience a personal peace," as well as an aid in growing closer to God through a devotion to St. Joseph, said Father Paul McDonnell, Shrine director.
As the Church celebrates the feast day of St. Joseph on March 19, the Oblates are reaching out to the faithful to make them aware of the shrine's existence and to welcome them for a visit.
The Oblates of St. Joseph are a religious congregation founded by St. Joseph Marello (1844-95). Marello was an Italian priest who later became Bishop of Acqui in Northern Italy. He was canonized by now-Blessed John Paul II in 2001. Marello's community, originally known as the Company of St. Joseph, began with four candidates in 1878.
"St. Joseph Marello was a humble and holy man with a great devotion to St. Joseph," said Father McDonnell, who also serves as provincial superior of the newly formed USA Holy Spouses Province of the Oblates. The new province was formed when the community's two previous provinces in Pennsylvania and California were combined.
Marello encouraged his community to imitate the virtues and qualities of St. Joseph as they began their work, which included serving the elderly, handicapped and orphaned. Marello died of cancer at the age of 51, but his community went on to flourish.
By 1915, the Oblates had grown large enough to begin sending missionaries outside of Italy. In 1931, some made their way to California to serve its Italian immigrants. The community wanted to establish a California seminary, and, in 1949, was given an opportunity after praying a novena to St. Joseph. A wealthy family deeded the Oblates a 7-acre site along the beach in Santa Cruz, a resort area about an hour southwest of San Jose. The family's only stipulation was that the site be used for religious purposes.
Construction of a chapel and seminary began, and, in 1952, the first Mass was offered in the chapel. The Bishop of Monterey-Fresno, Aloysius Joseph Willinger, granted permission for pilgrimages to the shrine. A lack of funding prevented completion of the shrine until 1993, when it was officially designated the "Shrine of St. Joseph, Guardian of the Redeemer." The former Bishop of Monterey, Sylvester Ryan, used the occasion to encase a relic of St. Joseph Marello in the chapel's altar. A prominent statue of Marello also greets visitors as they approach the chapel.
The shrine's visitors include tourists and a local contingent of regulars who come for Mass, confessions and spiritual direction. The three priests (and one brother) who live at the shrine readily make themselves available to visitors. Susie Vega, a 20-year volunteer secretary at the shrine, observed, "When people show up at our door wanting to see a priest, our Oblates drop what they're doing and come see them."
Recent decades have brought improvements to the shrine, she said, such as the installation of its gardens, which include works of art such as images of the seven sorrows and seven joys of St. Joseph. Another favorite is the Patron of the Unborn, a bronze statue of a seated Joseph cradling a 6-month-old fetus. Father McDonnell noted that the statue was commissioned in 2001 at the behest of the Oblates so that "people who have lost a child can come here and find consolation."
Along with daily Mass, the shrine hosts celebrations for selected feast days and an annual outdoor procession in August.
Apart from the gardens, the shrine itself is home to many works of art, including a 6-by-8 foot carving of the Holy Family.
Also notable is an art exhibit featuring significant scenes in the life of the Holy Family, such as the Nativity, presentation, flight into Egypt and the death of St. Joseph. Visitors can also see images of St. Joseph in a variety of roles: patron of the universal Church, of workers, of a peaceful death, of families, of the new world, of unborn children and expectant parents, and of migrants and refugees.
The Oblates have 30 priests in the United States, Father McDonnell said. Although they've had a few ordinations in recent years, they've struggled with vocations. The shrine is an important apostolate of the community, as promoting devotion to St. Joseph is something society sorely needs, according to Father McDonnell.
"In our world, we want to make our own plans and control our own destiny," Father McDonnell said. "But Christianity is not about that at all."
Father explained, "Joseph certainly had his own dreams and goals, but God's plans for him intervened. He had a great trust in God, accepted his call with faith and humility and put aside his desires to serve God. Joseph is a wonderful personification of what we pray in the Our Father: 'Thy will be done.'"
Joseph is also an important model for the restoration of the family in a world where "marriages are broken and fatherhood has been lost," Father McDonnell said. "He is a wonderful example for today — a perfect role model. He demonstrates to us commitment, fidelity, love and perseverance. Many men today live solely for themselves and are not there for the needs of the family. Marriage and family has suffered so much, and Joseph can help show us the way back."
Father McDonnell recommends shrine visitors begin with Mass, tour the grounds and visit with the priests in the provincial house. "We're here for the people," he said.
The shrine welcomes donations, as its aging structures are undergoing renovation. They also need prayers.
"Prayers are the greatest gift people can give us," Father McDonnell said, "not only for the success of the shrine, but for vocations for our community."
Jim Graves writes from California.
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LONDON, June 16 (UPI) -- Lots of people do it: rinse raw chicken before patting it dry and prepping it for the oven. But researchers say the rinsing routine is ill-advised and increases the risk of food poisoning.
The U.K.'s Food Standards Agency says washing raw chicken enables the spread of campylobacter bacteria -- the germs jumping onto the cook's hands, clothes, as well as surrounding work surfaces as the water splashes.
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Report: Millions of Americans have uncontrolled blood pressure
Nearly half of about 67 million Americans with high blood pressure are not effectively treating their condition and face a high risk of a heart attack or stroke, a U.S. health official said on Tuesday.
About 36 million people have uncontrolled high blood pressure, a condition caused when too much force is exerted by blood as it is pumped through the body and moves against vessel walls, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Tuesday.
"The bottom line is ... most of those in this country who have (high blood pressure) don't have their numbers under control, and because of that we have a very high burden of disease," said Thomas Frieden, director of the CDC.
High blood pressure, a risk factor for heart disease and stroke, contributes to nearly 1,000 deaths a day and $131 billion in annual direct healthcare costs, Frieden said.
The condition is the second most serious public health issue. Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the country, according to the CDC.
Frieden said patients with high blood pressure are either not receiving a correct combination or dosage of medication or are not keeping up with their medication.
Some doctors are not warning patients who have had multiple readings of high-blood pressure, a problem Frieden said could be solved by better systems to track patients.
Of the 36 million Americans with uncontrolled hypertension, about 14 million were not aware of their condition and about 22 million either chose not to take medication or were on inadequate treatment, according to the report, which surveyed adults between 2003 and 2010.
"I think there's clearly a lot of room for improvement," Frieden said, noting that controlling blood pressure often means taking multiple medications daily for the rest of one's life.
High blood pressure can be prevented through diet, exercise and taking drugs such as beta blockers and ACE inhibitors -- which widen arteries. Lowering blood pressure can cut the risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure and other conditions.
Risk factors include obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and chronic difficulties such as diabetes, kidney disease and high cholesterol.


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After making the decision to switch to a more energy-efficient method of street lighting in the spring of 2009, the City of Waukesha, Wis., applied for and received American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant money to retrofit 1,200 existing streetlights with a more energy-efficient alternative. Soon thereafter, the city offered interested lighting manufacturers the opportunity to provide sample products, which were installed and monitored for energy savings and overall lighting quality for a period of six months. Ultimately, the city evaluated products from 14 different vendors.
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Pictured: Michael Stanton, who won the three-meter diving
event Friday, placed third in the one-meter Saturday.
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PRINCETON, N.J. –- The Harvard men's swimming and diving team topped Yale and fell to Princeton at the annual HYP meet, held at Princeton's DeNunzio Pool. The Crimson outscored the Bulldogs, 242-106, but dropped the portion of the meet to the Tigers by a score of 203-150.
In the 500 freestyle, Mason Brunnick led a group of Harvard finishers, as the Crimson posted the top four times in the event. Brunnick won the race in 4:26.82, followed by Alex Meyer (4:29.06, Blake Lewkowitz (4:33.56) and Matthew McLean (4:36.00). Niall Janney picked up a win for Harvard (7-2, 6-1 Ivy League) as he swam the fastest time of the meet in the 400 IM. Janney touched the wall in 3:56.47, while teammate Douwe Yntema was third in 4:00.75.
The Crimson grabbed second place in the 200 medley relay, the first event of the day, as Jordan Diekema, Owen Wurzbacher, Nicholas Tan and Eric Taylor combined for a combined time of 1:31.52. Harvard took third in the 400 freestyle relay, as Brunnick, Brendan McIntee, Greg Pelton and Matthew McLean had a collective mark of 3:04.38. In the one-meter diving competition, Michael Stanton, who won the three-meter event Friday, finished third, as he amassed a score of 284.85. Will Heyburn and Nicholas DuCille were sixth and seventh, respectively, in the 100 freestyle. Heyburn grabbed the wall in 45.92, while DuCille followed close behind him in 46.30.
Harvard had two swimmers finish in the top four of the 200 backstroke, as Robert Newell placed third in 1:48.74, while Diekema's time of 1:51.80 was good for fourth place. In the 100 butterfly, Tan posted Harvard's best time in the event, swimming the race in 49.58, as he placed fourth. In the final individual race on Saturday, Justin Davidson touched the wall in 2:03.80 to place second, followed a third-place finish from Wurzbacher in 2:03.81.
Harvard will next compete at the ECAC Championships in Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 26-28.
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Pictured: Michael Stanton, who won the three-meter diving
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SYCAMORE – Two new online sources are available for DeKalb County genealogists for research.
Last month, DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder John Acardo launched his office's genealogy website, www.dekalbgenealogy.com, and Monday the National Archives and Records Administration released files from the 1940 census.
Acardo said his office has placed 90,000 vital records online.
"Genealogical records consist of birth, death and marriage records that are older than 75, 20 and 50 years, respectively," Acardo said. "This new online portal opens access to these documents to a global audience, and thus allows for the county to realize a new revenue stream."
Acardo expects the increase in sales of vital records to pay for the cost of the website within 18 months. Web portals such as Ancestry.com, FamilyTree.com and Genealogytoday.com will drive traffic to the clerk's site, where visitors can procure vital records for personal collections. After the initial cost of the system is repaid, sales will be retained by the county.
The conversion of data took four months longer than Acardo anticipated because about 60,000 original documents were poorly recorded and indexed because of faded and hard-to-read handwriting. Acardo and his staff worked with the system's vendor to resolve the inaccuracies in the scanned data.
Visitors can search for vital records and view the search results, which include a person's name and date the record was filed with the county, at no cost. Visitors may download copies of the records for $15, the same price as picking up documents at the clerk's office.
"I think it's not only going to be a great resource for the county but for genealogists and just people who want to know more about their own history," Acardo said.
Acardo wants to include military records and land records in the future.
Sue Breese, DeKalb County historian and director of the Joiner History Room, anticipated the release of the 1940 census records for weeks.
"It's so exciting that we will have another decade of records that we can research," Breese said. "This is a major milestone for people who do genealogy work."
Tens of millions of Americans who were included in the 1940 census still are alive, and unlike previous census years, pages of the 1940 U.S. Federal Census will be made available as free digital images. The link to the 1940 census page can be found on the Joiner History Room's page at www.joinerhistoryroom.org.
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Postby Andy_Roo » Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:43 pm
I am doing a fair bit of research myself with the goal of a round Australia tour starting from Sydney about this time next year. Whilst I have not done a great deal of touring and don't ride off road at all, here is some info that may assist you.
For weather information you should check out the Bureau of Meteorology website www . bom . gov . au/climate/averages. This site has good info on temperatures and wind patterns in particular. Most people would tell you that riding around Australia in an anti-clockwise direction is the way to go and you must cross the top of Australia (Northern Territory) in the dry season ( March to October)
Most of Australia is pretty flat so elevation is not much of an issue except when going through/over the Great Dividing Range near the east coast. You can map out your route on websites such as www . bikely . com and this will show you elevation profiles.
If planning to ride across the Northern Territory and Western Australia and also accross the Nullabor Plain water is the biggest issue to consider. Towns in the outback are few and far between and so are sources of fresh/clean water. You must plan your trip very carefully in these areas. Again www . bikely . com is a good tool to use for planning your trip.
One book that I have found very helpful is "Cycling Outback Australia" by Craig Bagnall and Nikki Brown. I have seen this book in several bike shops so i am sure you could buy one fairly easily.
Hope this helps you get started on your research. I'm sure you will get lots more advice from others on this forum.
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Postby Aushiker » Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:08 pm
KingRico wrote:Any websites about touring down under or routes would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Welcome to the forums and good luck with your plans. Just to add to the answer already given:
I suggest you check out BicycleWA which is a Western Australian based touring site and the journals section of crazyguyonabike. You can search the later by country etc.
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Postby heavymetal » Thu Nov 01, 2007 10:20 am
A tour up the west coast would be good if you have the time.
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Postby heavymetal » Fri Nov 02, 2007 3:50 pm
If you want a mix of both, you could try the West coast. The south west corner does not get so cold and may cyclists from Europe tour in winter here.
Going up the coast would get warmer and more remote, but give you a chance to see the remote outback, then up into the tropics to Darwin.
If you want lots of towns, I'd stick to the East coast as some parts of the North West can be quite remote.
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Postby kukamunga » Mon Dec 10, 2007 11:03 pm
You must do the Great Ocean Road. You can catch a train from Melbourne to Warnambool (~4hrs?), then spend 3-5 days riding coast to Geelong then train (or ride 60+kms of freeway) to Melb, or ride to Queenscliff (beautiful), ferry across to Sorrento (lovely), then follow Port Philip Bay coast back to Melbourne, including the famous Beach Rd cycle training route (nice).
We have some great railtrails in Victoria: Lilydale (Melbourne suburban train) to Warburton (wineries, valleys, hills) plus heaps of others.
Bicycle Victoria may be another good source of info. By the way, it will be winter here- it could be a bit wet, windy and cool along the coast
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Postby Jerry S Smith » Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:57 am
My wife and I have cycled across the USA three time plus a cycling trip from Montana, to Alaska. We have used Adventure cyclings maps for most of our trips with great success.
Any and all advice would be appreciated..
I would be glad to help anyone cycling the USA.
Thanks Jerry
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mikesbytes wrote:Hi Jerry, what distance to you intend to ride while you are here? What kind of scenery are you interested in?
Thanks for the note:
At this point we would just like to see the COUNTRY and meed the REAL people of Australia.. Biking 50 to 80 miles a day all on paved road if possible. We are thinking Jan 2009 ... Is this a good time of year to TOUR in Australia ? What type of lodging or camp site could we expect to find ?
Thanks Jerry
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Jerry S Smith wrote:mikesbytes wrote:Hi Jerry, what distance to you intend to ride while you are here? What kind of scenery are you interested in?
Thanks for the note:
At this point we would just like to see the COUNTRY and meed the REAL people of Australia.. Biking 50 to 80 miles a day all on paved road if possible. We are thinking Jan 2009 ... Is this a good time of year to TOUR in Australia ? What type of lodging or camp site could we expect to find ?
Thanks Jerry
What you must remember is that Australia is about the size of the lower 48. It is also closer to the equator. For instance, Perth, WA, is at about the same latitude as Houston, TX, or San Diego. Most of Australia is north of this latitude.
January is the middle of summer in the south and the wet season in the north. Suitable touring areas for this season are southern NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, southern South Australia and the south western corner of Western Australia. It is best to avoid northern Queensland, the Northern Territory and northern Western Australia from October to April. The best time to tour the north is from May to September.
For lodging most small towns have a motel and a "Caravan Park" at which you may camp.
If you plan to ride any distance from the coast (and, in some areas, even if you are near the coast) then you should plan to carry at least 4 liters of water per person per day. This is especially true in South Australia and Western Australia.
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Postby Kalgrm » Sat Jan 05, 2008 8:35 am
Welcome to the forum - and to Australia ......
January in Australia is bloody hot mate. Exadios said 4 litres of water per person per day: I'd say double that is needed, at the very least. When I was working in Kalgoorlie in summer, I'd go through 6 litres without even doing any exercise - that was just being outside watching others do work. Granted, not everywhere in Australia is as hot as Kalgoorlie (38-45C daily in summer), but you're going to be exercising so you need to keep on top of your hydration.
Depending on how long you intend to stay, I'd concentrate on touring a region rather than the whole country. SE Australia has a lot to offer in a relatively compact area. Tasmania would be my first choice, but it's very hilly and the weather is changable. SE Oz has most of Australia's population (I'm including NSW in this) so you'll find plenty of towns to stop in and resupply as needed. (I can't say the same for Western Australia - it can be hundreds of km between towns and literally no place to get water between them.)
You will find it quite safe to camp in bushland outside the settled areas. By carrying a tent, you free yourself up to really see the landscape and live in it. So don't feel compelled to plan your trip to stop in a town each night.
If you can choose another time of the year to tour, your options open up a lot more. Winter in Australia is really the best time to see most of the country on a bike. Yeah, it might get a little chilly in the SE corner, but nothing compared to your winters in the USA. Snow is a rarity anywhere except on the highest ranges. It doesn't drop below freezing anywhere else in Australia. You can even cycle in the top end during the dry season (our winter, your summer) because the temperatures are managable and the roads are dry.
(PS - you are already conversing with REAL Aussies .... )
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40 to 80 miles per day would give us time to smell the roses, of course we would have days that we would not ride.. The main thing is to see the your country and meed the people.
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Jerry S Smith wrote:Thanks to all of you who have responded to my inquiry. Any and all help is appreciated. My wife and I ride a tandem and have pulled a B.O.B. as we crossed the U. S. I have also ridden to Alaska from the lower 48, but admit to a great deal of ignorance about the: best airport to fly into and time of year to tour Australia, good cities to begin from and which direction to cycle out of it, etc. Since we are retired, we have the luxury of being able to spend 60-90 days with you. We would want to tent at least part of the time. Is that a safe idea? We aren't that interested in big cities, but would need to be able to resupply with water and food. We just want to enjoy seeing your beautiful country and meeting your people.
Jerry S. Smith
Presumably you will be flying in to the east coast of Australia. This would mean that you would have four possible entry points: Cairns, QLD, Bisbane, QLD, Sydney, NSW, and Melbourne, Vic. These entry points are on the east coast and range from the north to the south of Australia. Other than that the best airport is the one that is closest to the departure point of your tour.
In 60 to 90 days it is possible to ride across the continent, from Sydney to Perth, WA, for instance. The most difficult portion of this tour would be the Nullabor crossing from Ceduna, SA, to Norseman, WA. There are a couple of discriptions of Nullabor crossings at crazyguyonabike. The months of March and April would be the best time to make this crossing.
It is safe to camp out in Australia and many people do it.
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Hello, friends! Time for another #StorySocial recap. In case you're new here (or if you've just yet to hear about our chats), allow me to cue you in: #StorySocial is the weekly Twitter chat that I host every Wednesday at 9pm Eastern.
Each week we get together for about an hour to chat about a fun writerly topic. This past Wednesday, we talked about how to build fictional societies as part of the world-building process.
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Microsoft's Terry Myerson, corporate vice president of Windows Phone, talks about the competition. "With iPhone, I sense that it's running out of steam. With iOS, [Apple] just added a fifth row of icons. Android is... kind of a mess. Look at Samsung - there's clearly mutiny going on. The only OEM making money off of Android is Samsung." There's truth to all these statements, which makes it all the more surprising that Microsoft appears to be unable to properly capitalise on them. Sure, WP appears to be doing well in a few select markets, but by no means the kind of success Microsoft and (Nokia) was banking on. Microsoft will pull through. Nokia on the other hand...
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On a recent fall evening, three young women walk down Beverly Boulevard together toward Jerry's Deli. They're dressed in vertiginous high heels, cut-off frayed denim shorts, sheer peasant blouses and, for the tallest in the group, a floppy brown suede hat. Their outfits might lead an observer to conclude they are on their way to a Malibu beach party. But after they pass the deli's brightly lighted windows, they stop in front of the Beverly nightclub, and within seconds they bypass the crowd huddled around the doorman and claim their places inside.
Nightclub dressing: In the Nov. 13 Image section, an article about what chic L.A. wears to nightclubs said the Beverly is in Los Angeles. It is in West Hollywood. —
Los Angeles is home to some of the most exclusive speak-easies and lounges in the world, and even Malibu Barbies have a place to call home. Each venue comes with its own personality and unwritten rules on dress. Style is measured in heel inches, attitude and accessories.
"I think you'll find a mixture of styles at every venue," says Ari Goldberg, chief executive of
, a fashion and beauty website. "But "people end up role-playing. I think people do that naturally."
The tastemakers in the corner booths aren't always famous — they are frequently people like stylist Donna Danon. The 24-year-old says she changes her look based on her mood, but she can play up a certain style based on the night's venue.
"If I go somewhere like Hemingway's, more of like a lounge-y place, I do more of a hipster look because that's the vibe that place gives off," Danon says. "I'll maybe do shorts, a blazer and a cute little hat. If I'm going somewhere like Eden, I'll do something a little sexier like an LBD," or little black dress.
Just in case the subtleties of the L.A. scene seem elusive, what follows is a style guide to some of the city's most fashionable clubs and lounges.
The Cool Kids: The Beverly
When you arrive at the Beverly, an exclusive club open only two nights a week, a tall man with finely trimmed facial hair wearing a suit and a newsboy cap stands guard at the door. Patrons call him L.T., and as head of security (and selection), he ensures that patrons embody a "cool kids" vibe.
There are no guidelines for dress at the Beverly. "It's more about personal style," L.T. says. "It's like a delicate formula we work with. One individual could pull off something that might not work for another."
That "delicate formula" involves a heavy dose of confidence oozing from the clientele, who often seem effortlessly attractive and trendy — but casual — in their dress.
The aforementioned Malibu Barbies blend in with the Beverly's varied clientele — women in shorts and espadrilles, one-shoulder mini-dresses and sequined skirts and frocks.
The men seem to be going for a different look. On a recent evening, a young patron sitting in a private booth that costs hundreds of dollars to reserve for the night orders a bottle of Cristal Champagne — with a price tag of several hundred dollars more. But he isn't dressed in a suit befitting a luxury buy. He wears a Ramones T-shirt, dirty
sneakers and a pair of Burberry boxers peaking out of his slightly saggy jeans.
"Individual and personal style with a particular flair will always stand out," L.T. says. But just because the Beverly doesn't have a dress code doesn't mean it's not selective.
"Anything sparkly, Ed Hardy or Affliction-style graphics, square-toe shoes and sunglasses are definite 'don'ts,'" says Darren Dzienciol, co-owner of the Beverly and Trousdale lounges. "If it's on the 'Jersey Shore' it's not coming through the door."
The Beverly, 8713 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles; 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday and Saturday; (310) 855-0202.
Old Hollywood: The Sayers Club
To enter the Sayers Club, patrons must walk through the Papaya King hot dog storefront on Wilcox Avenue in Hollywood. Inside, the space seems to exude old-time Hollywood glamour. Thick theater curtains line the bar, plush leather booths house hushed conversations, and mirrors along the walls offer partial glimpses of patrons.
Men in suits, vests and fedora hats chat at the brick bar with women in modern versions of flapper gowns with dropped waists and sparkling headpieces. Bartenders in suspenders pour stiff drinks while a live band entertains at the center of the lounge. Outside on the back patio, women smoke using cigarette holders.
On a recent Thursday night, a young woman stands and gulps a martini at the bar. She is dressed in a silk navy and white polka-dot jumpsuit, tightly cinched at the waist with a brown braided belt. Her hair is pulled back and her lips are bright red, bringing to mind a young
Farther down the bar, musician and comedian Elijah Rock sips his drink and takes in the crowd. Dressed in slacks, a button-down shirt, vest and fedora, he looks as though he could step onto the set of a 1920s-era film. "Bottega Louie, the Edison, the Sayers Club, all these great classic spots in L.A. remind me of a certain nostalgic character that I really admire," Rock says.
The Sayers Club, 1645 Wilcox Ave., Los Angeles; 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; (323) 871-8233.
Hipsters on the Loose: Hemingway's Lounge
This is a literary bar in the most literal sense of the word, with antique typewriters and shelves of books lining the walls and pillars. The crowd at Hemingway's Lounge is composed of avid vintage shoppers who test the limits of color blocking and accessorizing on a nightly basis.
Young women mingle in high-waisted pants or shorts, arms lined with bangles, shirts adorned with pins. Plenty of heads are topped with hats. Men wear ultra-skinny jeans, Top-Siders or high-top sneakers, wide-brimmed hats and scarves.
"Clothing is one way of determining if one person is worthy of entering our doors, but attitude is the most important," says proprietor Elie Samaha, who characterizes the dress code as "upscale vintage, shabby chic, eclectic, fashion-forward and bohemian."
Crowd standouts on one night include Kelly Love and Geisha Cotan, who visit Hemingway's for a drink after a nearby event. Love wears a pink scarf piled atop her blue hair, a yellow blouse tucked into coral-colored wide-leg trousers and orange shoes. She accessorizes with '80s-style geometric-shaped earrings and bangles. "We are with the kids who run L.A.," Love says. "I dressed for a night out and went for the eclectic vibe." Her friend Cotan wears yellow silk pants with a scarf for a belt, a vintage black bustier and a necklace adorned with black feathers. Her arms, like Love's, are covered in colored bangles.
Shelby Walters wears a sequin-adorned '80s-style boxy jacket with shoulder pads and colored geometric shapes. "I found my jacket thrift-store shopping for vintage designs," she says, adding: "I think it's hard for people to take risks with their fashion, but Hemingway's is really hipster Hollywood."
Hemingway's, 6356 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday-Sunday; (323) 469-0040.
The Clubber's Clubs: Eden and the Colony
Unlike the Beverly, Hemingway's and Sayers Club, which feel more like lounges, Eden and the Colony are nightclubs in the most traditional sense of the word. Expect a wait in line, a DJ's reliable lineup of top 20 hits and a doorman with a selective eye. Both clubs are typically packed with bodies in motion and amped-up patrons ready for another round of shots.
Inside Eden, quick two-steppers, dirty dancers and amateur go-go girls with glistening bodies slide their hips through the aisles that separate the 19 VIP tables, pausing only briefly to take a sip from their drinks. Women are dressed in teeny-tiny dresses and heels, while the men are in jeans and collared shirts with blazers.
"It's not a shock to people that style is important in this town," says Chanell Oliver, assistant director of night life and VIP services for SBE, a hospitality company that owns hotels, restaurants and night-life venues. Anything super-casual, including shorts or athletic gear, is not permitted, Oliver says. "And those loud graphic printed shirts are a no-no."
Just a couple blocks away, the Colony, another dance club, evidences a different style. Unlike at Eden, the doorman doesn't wear a suit. Instead he sports a leather jacket and ripped jeans to pluck people out of the large line with no apparent rhyme or reason. On one night he admits a group of men, most of them in T-shirts, and two groups of women, one in skin-tight
Leger-esque dresses and the other in denim and espadrilles.
The idea behind the Colony was to re-create the Hamptons for the West, which translates into a distinctly relaxed L.A. dress code. Inside, men in printed T-shirts lounge on hammocks in the center of the venue or replicas of sailboats. A pop-up store inside the club sells Ray-Bans, vintage jewelry and flip-flop sandals.
"L.A. is the only place where you see more people out in a T-shirt and a baseball cap," says Dave Osokow, director of night-life promotions for SBE.
"The days of getting really dressed up in L.A. are over," adds Osokow, dressed in a Phillies hat, jeans and chucks. "The more bummed out you look, the more attention you get. It's the 'Fonzie' thing."
Eden, 1650 Schrader Blvd., Los Angeles; 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; (323) 525-2452. Colony, 1743 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood; 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; (323) 525-2450.


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The characters you craft and those you choose to take with you into the dark, dreary depths may be the difference between walking out a hero, clutching prizes and riches beyond imagination, or being carried out a zero, your stiff fist still feebly clutching your sword. Mysterious dungeons await you, first-year. An early demise looms around every dark corner. Don't forget to finish your homework.
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We are aghast that our country could elect such a manifestly unqualified individual as chief executive. We are disgusted by the base, greedy, dishonest character the man has displayed.
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Donald Trump is the biggest popular vote loser in history to ever call himself President-Elect. In spite of the fact that he has no mandate, he will attempt to use his congressional majority to reshape America in his own racist, authoritarian, and corrupt image. If progressives are going to stop this, we must stand indivisibly opposed to Trump and the members of Congress (MoCs) who would do his bidding. Together, we have the power to resist — and we have the power to win.
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First of all it is a Star Wars movie
But instead of luke and yoga talking like Jedis they are talking like Disney characters In a kids movie
Plus kylo Ren Is cool with the helmet on and the voice
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Entertaining for the most part
Excellent movie. Probably too long but the film was fantastic.
Not even a fan of Star Wars but this action packed thriller has me at the edge of my seat the entire time. Excellent special effects and score.
Amazing movie. Good story.
Ranking all the star wars from highest to lowest: Phantom Menace with Jar jar at 1 then Return Of the Jedi then Empire Strikes Back crap crap crap crap clone wars crap crap to this one at the bottom.
While not my favorite Star Wars movie, The Last Jedi held my interest and offered several surprises. A worthy continuation of the saga.
Loved this movie better than its predecessor enjoyed seeing Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher in this thought the younger cast did very well.Good fantasy story reminded me of some of the older Star Wars films.
You have to remember to put all of the movies together. each one roles into the others and not in order. Things that went on in IV were explained in VI things that happened in III were explained in VII. So this one may not have been the action packed film some expected it was a good story and the plot holes talked about are either connected to another one of the films or will be linked in upcoming films. You just have to wait and see. Star wars is a SAGA. If your there for action go see a Marvel or DC picture.
I agree she was a lady with class. Loved when she saw her brother for the last time.
Leía looked amazing in the movie. Despite of the hatred against this movie she was and stilll a princess.
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Aiden & Charlie's Earth-Toned Kitchen
Aiden, a writer, and Charlie, a potter and gallery owner, renovated their small 1920s Rhode Island farmhouse shortly after getting married, and were clearly inspired by the natural surroundings. (The house sits on quiet road, and you can see cows and sheep grazing in a nearby field.) The light-filled kitchen is rustic and earthy, and mixes both old and new elements: the kitchen table and overhead mobile light fixture were inherited (old), while the hutch was handcrafted from salvaged wood (new and old).
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