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The Kansas City hip-hop artist who made a 2015 music video tribute to the Kansas City Royals has made another video, this one celebrating Kansas City's downtown streetcar, which begins operation in early May.
Kemet Coleman, also known as the rapper Kemet the Phantom, this week released "Get Out (The Streetcar Song)." The video, which was directed by Brandon Bender, was produced in conjunction with RideKC Streetcar.
The video shows Kemet inside the streetcar, which is making a test run along Main Street, extolling the virtues of mass transit, including the streetcar. He is backed by the Pharoahs, which comprises Tim Broadbent, Mr. HighC, Dominique Sanders, Lucas Parker and Ryan Davis, plus Stefana Mihajlovic.
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In "Get Out," Kemet raps and dances over a bouncy, horn-fed, old-school R&B groove, getting lots of vocal and dance support from the Pharoahs, who are dressed as city workers. Mihajlovic joins them as a passenger.
Last year, as part of Center of Attention, his hip-hop duo with Kyle James, Kemet made the "Straight Outta Kauffman" video, a tribute to the Kansas City Royals. The video, posted in August, is approaching 200,000 hits on YouTube.
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Happy Friday! I mean really happy Friday! SAT-10 testing is over for the year.
It's time once again for Doodle Bugs Teaching's Five for Friday.
It's time once again for Doodle Bugs Teaching's Five for Friday.
Number 1
Round one of the drama is over. We registered A for kindergarten. She was super psyched because there was some swag she got to carry home. That girl is all about the freebies. If any of A's future teachers should read this post. I have two words for you t r e a s u r e b o x . No other classroom management techniques will be necessary.
Number 2
I love quotations. Sometimes a good one is all I need to adjust my attitude (if needed) or to take a new perspective on something or to be reminded of all the blessings in my life. Sometimes I just need a little laugh.
Number 3
D and I are going out tonight. New Hope Advocacy Center (a local nonprofit that helps children that suffer from abuse) is having its spring fundraiser, Hops for Hope. This event features brewers form the southeast, delicious food, a live band, and grown ups riding tricycles. Sounds fun right? I just hope the rain holds off.
Number 4
I have had an ipad in my class for the entire year. The kids love getting their hands on it. They each get to use it once a week during the Daily Five as part of their word work. They also get to have a turn during math boxes. My favorite app has been TeachMe: 1st grade. This app has a toddler-third grade version. It is simple to use and the kids really like the reward system. You can turn on and off functions. Let's say you want students to only work on reading skills, you can turn off the math questions. I highly recommend this app.
Number 5
We have two weeks left before summer break. Next week we are going to spend some quality time with Mr. Mo Willems. My kids l o v e his books and so do I. I can't help myself from reading his books to class throughout the year, but I save our Willems activities for the end of school. It gives me something to look forward to.
Thanks for reading. Now head over to Doodle Bugs Teaching for some more Five for Friday Links.


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Since last November, Asian soybean rust has justifiably captured many headlines, says Terry Kirkpatrick. But remember there are other diseases, he warns: don't barricade the front door against Asian rust and then let another thief tiptoe through the back entrance.
"We've been dealing with many pathogens in Arkansas for a long time," said the Extension plant pathologist, located at the Southwest Research and Extension Center in Hope. "I'm concerned that with all the hoopla on Asian rust, growers will focus on that to the exclusion of the proper practices that have allowed good soybean production over the last decade."
An example of Kirkpatrick's concern was seen when soybean stem canker showed up last year. Until then, the disease had been relatively quiet for years with the last bad outbreak in the early 1990s. To avoid another stem canker debacle, farmers switched to resistant varieties. But as memories grew long and weather kept the disease down, stem canker ceased being as big a worry. In recent years, susceptible varieties began slipping back into rotation.
"Last year, it finally caught us. The long, rainy period into the early summer promoted stem canker. In many cases, we found where susceptible varieties were grown, stem canker surfaced. Most of the time, the pathogen was present without the growers' knowledge."
Arkansas had some "devastating" losses, with stem canker problems most severe in the southeast. But there was stem canker and SDS (sudden death syndrome) throughout the state to varying degrees.
"I saw fields of susceptible varieties with 50-plus bushel yield potential harvest 25 bushels. A lot of soybeans were lost."
On one operation, Kirkpatrick said, a grower began planting a susceptible variety. Halfway across the field, he ran out of seed. The grower finished planting the field with a resistant variety.
"When he harvested, the difference between the two sides was incredibly dramatic. His susceptible beans harvested 20 bushels. Right next to them, his resistant variety harvested 55 to 60 bushels."
In the face of so much uncertainty with Asian rust, Kirkpatrick implores producers to play it safe.
"If you had — or suspect you had — stem canker last year, it would be tragic to ignore it and plant a susceptible variety. Imagine if you plant a susceptible variety and Asian rust does become a factor. The rust requires, as near we can tell, a fungicide treatment or two to the tune of $15 per application, per acre.
"So the producer, to save his crop from Asian rust, sprays fungicides twice. Then, a couple of months later, stem canker shows up and takes out the field. At that point, not only has the producer lost his crop but he's also wasted $30-plus per acre on pointless fungicides."
Producers needn't be intimidated, though. Asian rust should be recognized "as just another production constraint. It needs to be dealt with from that perspective since it can be controlled in-season. Diseases like SDS, stem canker and soybean cyst nematodes aren't controllable in-season to a great degree. The day you plant seed is the last day you have to address those diseases for the season. We must not forget about them."
Stem canker infection is sneaky and occurs very early in the growing season. The pathogen grows down the petiole into the stem and then stays there, latent, with no symptoms for several months. A producer will often apply inputs, believing he's raising a clean crop. Then, sometime mid-reproductive stage, stem canker shows itself.
"That's what's so frustrating. You don't know you've got the problem until you've already spent a bunch of money dealing with other things. It would be such a shame if, while dealing with Asian rust properly, you lose the crop to something else entirely."
Scouting for stem canker, it's a good idea for growers to check fields shortly after the reproductive stage begins.
"But even if it's found, it's too late to deal with. What you're scouting for is next year's crop — the scouting is prophylactic."
The soybean cyst nematode — another target of Kirkpatrick's research — is "very much alive and well" in Arkansas. The cyst is a soil-borne disease problem, but is also a true parasite. Where fungi tend to infect plants and may eventually kill them, the nematode depends on the plant being alive in order to complete its life cycle. "The analogy I like is mistletoe: if it kills the tree, the mistletoe dies too. So it isn't in the mistletoe's interest to wipe the tree out.
"With stem canker, you'd know you have a problem by the end of the year because a large percentage of the field would be dead. Nematodes, though, just divert many of the inputs farmers are putting out for their crops. Instead of those inputs helping fill pods, the nematodes are busy making lots of new nematodes on the back of a producer's back account."
Nematodes are subtle in their thievery — they tend to siphon off yield without too much alarm. Unless populations are very high, producers aren't likely to see a lot of dramatic symptoms.
"We know through nematode diagnostic lab records for the last few years that nearly 60 percent of Arkansas' soybean acreage has detectable populations of cyst nematodes. They're widespread, although many fields aren't at levels where economic problems result. However, monoculture soybeans — even soybean/rice rotations that are one-year-in, one-year-out — tend to increase populations over time."
Kirkpatrick said more growers are looking at early-maturing soybean varieties: Group 4s, mostly, although some consider late Group 3s. The early beans finish earlier in the fall and fit well in many operations.
"These varieties have really found a place here. There has been some contention that early-maturing varieties will be better against Asian rust. That's debatable, at best."
The idea being pushed in some circles is that by planting Group 3s and Group 4s, the crop can be made before Asian rust develops. Kirkpatrick said the success of that approach hinges on when the rust spores actually blow in.
"Whatever the reason, more producers are growing these early varieties. The fact is the vast majority are susceptible to another nematode we have in Arkansas: the southern root-knot. That makes sense because the varieties were developed in the Midwest where the southern root-knot nematode isn't a problem.
"Regardless, we've brought these susceptible varieties into Arkansas. Invariably, some of the fields they're planted in have root-knot nematodes, which can do considerably more damage to a soybean crop than cyst nematodes can. If root-knot is present, the crop will be hurt. Farmers don't need to set themselves up."


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The role of journalism in the modern democracy has come under the spotlight in recent months, particularly in the UK, with Tony Blair under pressure from the BBC and other sources, and being defended by the 'Murdoch press'. In the US, The New York Times, a bastion of propriety in the past, was recently hit by a series of devastating blows, peaking at the sacking of another Blair, Jayson. Their cough has been softened somewhat in the battle against the Bush agenda, a very difficult battle indeed. Maintaining the balance between patriotism (serving the country, and the people - the readers), on the one hand, and non-partisanship, on the other, is extremely difficult, and all the more so when the press is forced to rein in the government in the absence of coherent and powerful opposition. Oppositions seem to be the most telling factor in all of this.
In the UK, the Conservatives have lumbered from one landslide defeat in 1997 to another last year, changing leader three times in the process, and appearing bereft of coherent policies. They supported the war irrespective of the suggested or legal justification, but now attack the prime minister, sensing blood, for his 'misleading' build up to the war. That he misled is the problem. No problem with the war itself though. Put this together with the various in-fighting and backbiting that was aired three months ago, and you have an opposition that is imploding.
In the US, the democratic party is in turmoil. The bitterness following Al Gore's defeat in the 2000 election turned many grassroots Democrats off politics, and much of the spirit was lost. Clinton's ignominious exit didn't help, and the difficulty in locating a suitable candidate for the 2004 race was predictable. Winning will be difficult, against a reasonably popular incumbent at wartime. Coupled with that, Hilary Clinton's decision not to run significantly undermines any Democratic candidate. As arguably the most suitable candidate for the nomination, Hilary considered that the 2008 race would be a better bet. This has two significant implications - first, she is implicitly stating that she does not believe that the Democrat's best candidate (herself) has a good chance of winning; second, her waiting for 2008 means that she wants to see Bush win the 2004 election, giving her her best platform in the absence of an incumbent opponent. All of this means that the Democrats are not presenting the kind of coherent opposition that such a position demands, and, worse still, the two current frontrunners for the nomination are both pro and anti war. Arguing with themselves, apparently.
Ireland appears to be the world in microcosm. In 2002, it was the unanimous conclusion of the political media that the election was the first in history that the opposition had lost! Fine Gael, the main opposition party, dropped 35% of their vote, the Labour party, the second oppostion party, remained static, and the two government parties, Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats, increased their vote, albeit marginally. The big gainers were independents and fringe parties such as the Greens and Sinn Féin. Both major opposition parties promptly replaced their leaders, and while Fine Gael are searching for a raison d'étre, the Labour party appear to have discovered theirs as being the biggest party in opposition, rather than a viable government proposition. Significant inroads have been made, admittedly, in highlighting the government's shortcomings in a first year that has seen them break just about every manifesto pledge on the basis of a faltering economy. That they didn't know in advance of the election that the economy was in the shape that it was beggars belief - it is simply not true. But no one cared to ask. The media have taken up the task, deriding in particular the performance of the health minister, whose very public spat with the finance minister over funding of the health service twelve months ago has left neither looking very good. Cutbacks are inevitable; it is that they were not foreseen that is incredible, by either the media or the journalists.
Where then lies the media? In an interview with the Taoiseach (prime minister) today on RTE Television, he claimed that Ireland's debt was the lowest in Europe. This is not true. He claimed that Ireland's economy was the best performing in Europe. This is not true. Yet he got away with it. This was the soundbyte he wanted, this is the soundbyte he got. Party political broadcasts should be labelled in that way so that people can make their own minds up. When presented as serious journalism it delivers for the speaker a third-party trusted endorsement, compromising the journalist and the medium. Media becomes an arm of government. Commentary in this context is absolutely necessary - to merely report that the Taoiseach said this or the Taoiseach said that is wholly improper, and lazy journalism. Worse still, it fundamentally compromises the state and its various institutions, most notably the constitution itself. Journalism and the media have a duty to debunk misconceptions, to protect against the propagation of falsehoods, and to expose lies and deceipt for what they are. To not do this, and to repeat such misconceptions, falsehoods, lies and deceipt compound the problem by endorsing it. The end result is that the medium is itself compromised in the long run, neutered. The last defensive line of democracy is gone. Chavez Venezuela? Berlusconi's Italy? It's closer to home than you think.


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This is absolutely bad news. We had thought, given many of the other positive trends, that fifty years of population losses had finally reversed direction. Instead, by the measure of Census to Census, they continue, though at a slower pace. Combined with the news from St. Louis County, I believe that this will require an urgent and thorough rethinking of how we do almost everything.Yes, St. Louis County also saw a two percent decline in population over the past ten years. Still, how does the mayor account for the city having its lowest population in 130 years when all this time he's been assuring us that it's growing?
If this doesn't jump-start regional thinking, nothing will.


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Winter in Mauritius
Mauritius has a tropical climate. There are only two seasons here – summer and winter. Summer is from November to April and winter is from May to October.
Walking through crunchy leaves which are turning into glorious shades of red and gold – isnt't it spirit-lifting? I believe it's due partly to the fabulous shades of the leaves. All the colours of winter (autumn, or fall) are warm, cheerful tones, and they help lift depression and cheer one up.
These colours bring to mind lots of images – the flames in a real log fire, thoughts of warmer weather and peaches and cream. Many subtle blends of these colourings work well together and they can be amongst the prettiest of flower arrangements.
The range of flowers, fresh and otherwise, available in these peachy tones is maybe not quite as large as that of other shades, such as pink or yellow, however there exists loads from which to choose. A vase contaning nothing but leaves, in various shades of red, gold and green, would look wonderful, the only disadvantage being the speed with which they sometimes drop. Glycerined leaves are very pretty as well, especially beech leaves, which turn a marvellous coppery colour. Berries, leaves and other seasonal offerings can make a splendid collection in a casual setting.
So, next winter, don't forget to collect the pretty leaves and make a beautiful arrangement.
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Long term readers of this blog will appreciate that I am fascinated by two things: one is about the process of how people make decisions, and the other is about how and why people are motivated to do things. This blog tends to look at those topics within the context of sales – but of course they are not limited to this.
My IFA (the excellent Andrew Stinchcomb of Integrity Financial) recently drew my attention to the book "Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us" by Daniel H. Pink. And it really is a fascinating read.
Most organisations believe that it is a requirement to motivate sales people by commission. It's pretty normal for our industry. Well research quoted in "Drive" would suggest that this is counter productive and counter intuitive.
Research undertaken by Deci (I won't go into the details, you'll have to read the book) comes to the following conclusion: "One who is interested in developing and enhancing intrinsic motivation in children, employees, students, etc, should not concentrate on external-control systems such as monetary rewards"
Now that's quite a statement. Just think about it – commission, for the long term, doesn't work. Rewarding the kids with money in return for doing those house-hold chores – doesn't work. He goes on… "When money is used as an external reward for some activity, the subjects lose intrinsic interest for that activity" Rewards can deliver a short-term boost – just like a jolt of caffeine – but the effect wears off – and worse, can reduce long term motivation for a project.
Now here's an interesting point. That research is over 40 years old and clearly hasn't changed the way we behave – for the most part – in how sales people are managed in the work place.
The research also implies that if the commission is taken away, people will be demotivated to a level below that at which they started. So, by paying commission in the first place we need to keep paying it – as taking it away will be detrimental. But the effect of paying the commission in the first place only has a short term effect, at best. Over time – and it's quite a short time – the effect of having a commission scheme wears off.
So, what does motivate people? I suggest you read this book (and also 'Punished by Rewards mentioned in another posting) for the answers…


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|The Three Lakes Rod and Gun Club is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion A: Entertainment/Recreation as an excellent intact example of a private club in Wisconsin's Northwoods . Private clubs, seasonal resorts, and personal cottage retreats were properties established in the northern half of the state beginning in the late nineteenth century as the area's primary industry shifted from logging to tourism. Oneida County, in particular, developed into a tremendously popular destination for fishermen, hunters , and those simply seeking rest and relaxation amid the unique lakeside beauty of the region. The Three Lakes Rod and Gun Club property is significant at the local level; it has been continuously owned and used by the Club for recreational purposes for over a century and retains historic integrity to its period of significance of 1899 (the year of the Club's founding and acquisition of the property) to 1967 (the close of the last of three major eras of construction). 4 Today the Club serves as a significant reminder of one of Wisconsin's definitive and deep-rooted Northwoods property types.
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Controlling every aspect of the user experience was one of Steve Jobs' main objectives while at Apple, and it comes as no surprise that the late co-founder wanted to create his own mobile network for the iPhone.
In place of the traditional cellular networks, Jobs researched using an unlicensed Wi-Fi spectrum that would give coverage to iPhone users specifically, and also allowing Apple to control even more of the Apple ecosystem.
Venture capitalist John Stanton is reported by IDG News Service as saying: "He wanted to replace carriers...He and I spent a lot of time talking about whether synthetically you could create a carrier using Wi-fi spectrum. That was part of his vision."
Stanton claims that Jobs gave up on the idea of a nationwide Apple network by 2007, and the company then launched the iPhone with the AT&T mobile network.
But this did not end Jobs' need for an end-to-end service, as the iPhone introduced the concept of smartphones offering services and revenue streams that might otherwise have gone to the mobile networks.
Stanton added: "If I were a carrier, I'd be concerned about the dramatic shift in power that occurred."
Jobs believed in offering a complete service to customers, with a closed system that meant Apple controlled the hardware, software, and even the store from which the products are sold. This mentality has led some commenters to criticise Jobs' business style, claiming him to have been a "control freak."


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Stewart reappointed as coach
The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education voted to keep winning boys' volleyball coach Lance Stewart in his job last week when they announced the new staff for the 2010-11 school year, with Stewart's name on the roster. Stewart had been under investigation following alleged criticism of his behavior during a tournament.
"I'm just happy I get to keep doing what I love," Stewart said of the decision to keep him as the boys' head coach. "I've always had the best interest of the kids and will continue to do so."
A special board meeting the prior Tuesday attracted a slew of Stewart supporters who defended the coach against alleged parent complaints and reported requests to have him dismissed. School district officials would not confirm that allegations were lodged against Stewart, citing privacy issues.
Coached by Stewart, the Breakers won two major titles in May, taking the CIF Southern Section Division 2 championship May 22, and following that up with a CIF Southern California Regional championship the next week.


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An ongoing drought in central and eastern China not seen in 50 or 100 years has dried up many rivers. Downstream provinces near the Three Gorges Dam have been scourged, the Yangtze River is withering, and China's largest freshwater lake is nearly dry, pushing the ecological system in a large area to the brink of calamity.
Human activities are also being badly impacted. Drinking and irrigation water is in short supply, rice crops are dying, and cargo vessels are stranded.
And the threat of extinction to one wildlife species highlights all those troubles.
Finless Porpoise
The Tian-e-Zhou Oxbow Nature Reserve, a wetland in the Yangtze Basin near Shishou city in China's central Hubei Province, is the only sanctuary for the endangered finless porpoise.
During this year's breeding season, which lasts from April to June, the worst drought in 50 years has caused water levels in most parts of the reserve to drop to less than 10 feet, and even as low as 6 feet in some places, severely threatening the survival of the finless porpoises, the Yangtze Daily reported on May 21.
Humans are also contributing to the low water levels in the reserve. Although taking water that flows from the Yangtze into the reserve is strictly prohibited, residents from nearby villages are operating pumps 24 hours a day to meet their own water needs during the drought season.
The low water levels are not only restricting the porpoises, but also making them rather sad, according to Chinese media reports. One report recounted that when research staff at the reserve monitored one of the mammals' health, a reporter took a photo of the animal with a tear coming from its eye.
Poyang Lake
Poyang Lake, China's largest freshwater lake, is said to be experiencing the worst drought in 100 years, holding only one-tenth of last year's water level. Some areas of the lake have completely dried up, with four-inch wide cracks. Cars are able to drive across the lakebed, China National Radio (CNR) reported on May 21.
Wang Qiaolong who worked in the Poyang Lake Natural Reserve for 28 years, told CNR that the drought has killed large number of aquatic plants, fish, and shell fish, which in turn threatens migratory birds.
Rice crops in the area are also in danger.
An employee of the Poyang County government told The Epoch Times that the disaster is very severe and all the reservoirs and lakes are almost dry.
"The Yangtze River is drying up and the Poyang Lake has long dried up. If 'old grandpa Heaven' doesn't send rain, there will be no harvest at all. Jiangxi Province is an important grain producer for the country, but this year we've lost big time," he said.
The 131 large- and mid-sized irrigation pump stations in the cities of Nanchang, Jiujiang, and Shangrao, Jiangxi Province, have not been pumping water as usual because of the low water level at Poyang Lake.
About 5,330,000 mu (878,000 acres) of early season rice in Jiangxi Province are affected. Of the mid-season rice, about 1,400,000 mu (231,000 acres) cannot be planted because there is no water in the rice fields, state media said on May 21.
In Hunan Province, another large rice producing area, 28 counties are under "heavy" drought and 12 counties under "severe" drought, according to other reports.
Hardest hit was Xinhua County, where 90 percent of the fields could not be planted.
In the Dongting Lake area—known as a land of plenty—much of the early season rice crops died this year due to the drought.
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As you can see, my current kitchen utensil holder is a nice and simple stainless steel crock. However from time to time I like to mix up my home accessories and wanted to try something new.
This old candle holder (below) had been sitting in our guest bathroom for a long time (3 years?) and we never used it once! So I thought I'd try and find a place for it and put it to use! Let me clarify that it had been used for some time prior elsewhere and that's why you can see it's all covered in soot.
So first off I took out the inside vase and will use that elsewhere in the house. Time to clean this baby up!
Isn't it pretty? I love the uniqueness of the holder. Let's just say it adds a little character to the kitchen and I love that!


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Get pumped up for an adrenaline-filled dose of amphibious adventure. Blind daters Richard and Cristian met for the first time an hour ago in the Epic Limo that's about to drop them off at Jetpack America. Before they arrive to take flight above San Diego Bay, let's review the pre-date interview.
PACIFIC: Where are you from?
RICHARD: I'm from Morton, Minnesota, and currently live in Chula Vista .
CRISTIAN: I grew up in Orange County, but live in San Diego now.
What do you do for a living?
RICHARD: Group-fitness coach at Orangetheory Fitness in San Diego, at the La Mesa and Bankers Hill locations.
CRISTIAN: I am a server assistant for bottle service at Oxford Social Club and the Pool House at the Pendry hotel.
What do you do for fun?
RICHARD: I love to read self-help books, work out - lifting, taking group-fitness class, running outside, et cetera - cook healthy meals, hang out with friends in low-key environments, try new things, go on adventures, go to Broadway shows and also watch the sunset on the beach.
CRISTIAN: Hang out with friends. I love laying out by the pool, working out.
What are you best at?
RICHARD: I'm best at cheering people up, staying positive, motivating people to become the best version of themselves, being the center of attention - and I am the best hugger.
CRISTIAN: Making people smile and laugh.
What do you suck at?
RICHARD: I suck at playing sports. I don't have the best hand-eye coordination. I've tried most sports growing up, and it was just not for me.
CRISTIAN: Confronting people.
What are you looking for in a date?
RICHARD: My non-negotiables for a date are: loves to smile, lives a healthy lifestyle, humble, truly loves his job, positive mindset, likeable person and likes people. My biggest pet peeves are: negative people, people who only talk about themselves and anyone who is constantly indecisive.
CRISTIAN: I would like someone who is more on the physically fit side. And someone who can make me laugh.
Describe your special brand of sex appeal in five words or less.
RICHARD: It's hard to describe with words, but best I can do is say "smizing" - eyebrow raise, bite lip. Give me a good song to dance to, and you will see it come alive.
CRISTIAN: I literally have no idea.
What do you like least about yourself?
RICHARD: I'm my worst critic, but that's what happens when you're a perfectionist.
CRISTIAN: I procrastinate way too often.
Rate yourself on a scale from one to 10 for looks.
RICHARD: I'm not full of myself, so I will give myself an eight. I'm well-groomed and keep looking clean and presentable at all times.
CRISTIAN: Eight.
How about for personality?
RICHARD: Ten. I'm very outgoing and love to have a good time. I love getting to know people and asking every question. I don't have limits.
CRISTIAN: Nine. People always seem to laugh at my jokes.
What's your biggest fear?
RICHARD: Now living in California, I'm afraid I'm going to see a wild snake. Growing up in Minnesota, all we saw were gardener snakes, which are fine. Here in Cali, everything is bigger, because it's warm and beautiful all year round. To be honest, I would cry if I saw a wild rattlesnake. I'm panicking right now just thinking about it.
CRISTIAN: With relationships, my biggest fear would be having a dishonest boyfriend. In general, my biggest fear would be swimming in the ocean and hearing someone yell that there's a shark in the water.
What traits could your date exhibit that would be deal-breakers?
RICHARD: Someone who is rude, conceited, lacks hygiene and is unwholesome.
CRISTIAN: Someone who is arrogant and cocky.
How many people have you slept with?
RICHARD: Twenty-one guys. No women. "Gold star gay" here.
CRISTIAN: That's a good question.
Fill in the blanks: I want my blind date to be "blank" and "blank."
RICHARD: I want my blind date to be happy and adventurous.
CRISTIAN: Outgoing, and really, really ridiculously good-looking.
Will the night end with a kiss, something more or something less?
RICHARD: It will only end with a kiss if it goes well. Nothing more.
CRISTIAN: Most likely a kiss. I don't do more than that on a first date.
What's the most important thing in the world?
RICHARD: My happiness. I will always follow my intuition and will never settle for less. Some may call it selfish, which it is. If everyone followed their intuition and found their inner happiness, this world would be a much better place.
CRISTIAN: Living life to the fullest.
As the daters arrive at Jetpack America, they change into wetsuits, receive a quick safety briefing, and then lace up for the ride of their lives.
Having a Blast (Off)
Three... two... one...
Cristian's up first. As the jet engine throttles up, a powerful rush of water thrusts him skyward. Within moments, he manages to find his balance and ride like a champ. Richard follows suit when it's his turn, and both guys appear to be having a great time.
Back on earth, the daters shower and change, jump back into the limo and head to dinner at Curadero, the new traditional-Mexican restaurant inside Palomar San Diego hotel in the Gaslamp. Once they've had a chance to get acquainted over an incredible array of food and cocktails, they're split for mid-date debriefings.
PACIFIC: How's it going so far?
RICHARD: It's going well. It is fun overall.
CRISTIAN: So far, so good. I like it.
What were you first impressions of your date?
RICHARD: He is super nice, a lot of fun. Right when I got into the limo, he gave me a hug. He is super personable - overall good vibes.
CRISTIAN: He was really nice. Lots of manners; I like that. He's a gentleman.
Is this the type of person you'd normally date?
RICHARD: No. I would say, normally, I date white guys. I guess it just happens that way? Also, guys who are really into fitness. He isn't into fitness as much as guys I would normally date. It's not bad, but it is my life and career, so it's a big deal to me.
CRISTIAN: Yeah. Actually physically fit, handsome. I like his eyes.
What do you think of the way your date is dressed?
RICHARD: Nice, casual, cute.
CRISTIAN: Very good - to the T. He dressed to impress.
How was your experience at Jetpack America?
RICHARD: I loved it. I am so glad this was picked for our date. I was worried about the weather; it was cloudy, but it cleared up and was so nice. It took a lot of muscle to do it, and it was great to do something new and exciting. This is the most adventurous thing I have done.
CRISTIAN: I love Jetpack America. That was so much fun. It actually wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be. The instructors were awesome and so thorough. I'm a little sore now... but I had a great time.
What do you think of Curadero?
RICHARD: I love the food; the ambiance is great. I love the artwork on the walls. And, seriously, the servers here are great. They are very welcoming and they take great care of you.
CRISTIAN: The ambiance is perfect. I love it. The food is so good - I had the carne asada plate that was really good. He had the white fish tacos and some something spicy. I loved the PACIFIC Margarita Month "Cool as a Cucumber" margarita. It was fantastic and so refreshing.
What's the most attractive thing your date has done so far?
RICHARD: That he was able to get up on the jetpack.
CRISTIAN: Being a gentleman. I feel like most San Diego guys aren't gentlemen anymore. I mean, he's from the Midwest; he says "thank you" and "please." Very personable.
What's the least attractive thing?
RICHARD: Probably after his jetpack experience... the nose blowing. Maybe necessary, but not attractive. It's not a make-or-break thing, though.
CRISTIAN: I can't really think of anything. He's a breath of fresh air for me.
Rate your date on a scale from one to 10 for looks
RICHARD: Eight.
CRISTIAN: Nine.
And for personality?
RICHARD: Eight or nine.
CRISTIAN: I think he is a 10, honestly.
Do you want to kiss your date right now?
RICHARD: I think we are more like friends. I don't know. Not right now.
CRISTIAN: Yes!
Does your date want to kiss you?
RICHARD: I don't know?
CRISTIAN: I hope so.
How and when will the date end?
RICHARD: I am pretty sure we will continue after. I think we are going to go to Florent, and then go from there.
CRISTIAN: Us having a blast? When? I don't know.
Anything you'd like to add?
RICHARD: Am I interested? I would say he is sweet, but who knows? I don't base anything after a first date. I would go on a second date with him.
CRISTIAN: I am interested in him and I hope there will be a second date.
Night Riders
The daters cruise through the streets of downtown
After dinner at Curadero, Richard and Christian hop in a pedi-cab and head to Florent. As the couple talks over cocktails, which they sip while sharing a swing in a giant birdcage, the magazine crew finally leaves them alone to enjoy the rest of their evening away from the camera. Two days later, we call to see what we missed.
PACIFIC: Was there a kiss or romantic exchange?
RICHARD: Yes, at the very end. We went to Florent, then ended up going to Hillcrest until like 1 in the morning. I do feel like it is going to be more of just a friendship, though, because our lifestyles are completely different. No hard feelings; there was just no spark. I know he was interested in me. He contacted me the next day, but I was honest and said, "Don't take it the wrong way at all, but I think we would just be better as friends."
CRISTIAN: We kissed once at the end, but nothing crazy. It was a first date.
What's the funniest thing that happened during the date?
RICHARD: After the Jetpacking, we showered at the place, and there was no body wash or anything, only sunblock. So we were joking about using the sunscreen to shower with.
CRISTIAN: Watching each other try and get up on the Jetpacking board.
What was the best part of the date?
RICHARD: The Jetpacking - such an adrenaline rush. The team there was so awesome. And from the restaurant to Florent, we took a pedi-cab. He was blasting the music, and we were just pointing to people on the street to show us their best dance moves. People were loving it.
CRISTIAN: Dinner, in general. We had really good conversation; we laughed a lot. We really got to know each other then. It was like talking with an old friend.
Will there be a second date?
RICHARD: Well, a second date as friends.
CRISTIAN: I don't think so. I think we are just going to be friends. There wasn't much of a romantic connection. It was weird, I had never met him, but I felt like I knew him for years.
What was the best part of the date?
RICHARD: The Jetpacking - such an adrenaline rush. The team there was so awesome. And from the restaurant to Florent, we took a pedi-cab. He was blasting the music, and we were just pointing to people on the street to show us their best dance moves. People were loving it.
CRISTIAN: Dinner, in general. We had really good conversation; we laughed a lot. We really got to know each other then. It was like talking with an old friend.
AFTERMATCH: This action-packed blind date had its ups and downs - in attraction, altitude and a birdcage. Shooting for the stars may be a lofty aspiration, but being aloft on a first date, even with a viable wingman, can lead to crashing and burning in the friend zone. Like Maverick ( Tom Cruise ) said in "Top Gun" after his serenade failed to impress its mark: "I'm going to need a beer to put these flames out."
Thank you to (and promotional consideration provided by): Epic Limo, 858.270.LIMO (5466), epiclimo.com; Jetpack America, 888.553.6471, jetpackamerica.com; Curadero, 619.515.3003, curadero.com; Florent Restaurant & Lounge, 619.595.0123, florentsd.com.


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Click below to download : The Cathedral-builder Of Cologne (Format : PDF)
The Cathedral-builder Of CologneIt was at Cologne in the year 1248 on the eve of the Ascension day of our Lord.
Before the mighty Archbishop Kunrad of Hochstaden stood a simple architect offering the plan of a church, and arrogantly boasting that it would become one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Christendom. That man was Master Gerhard of Ryle.
The Archbishop was greatly astonished at the grandeur of the design, and ordered the execution of the bold plan without delay.
On the square which was selected for the erection of the new cathedral, another church had once been standing under the reign of the first king of the Franks, but it had been destroyed by the Normans.
Now again gigantic masonry, slender pillars, bold vaults and arches rose to unite into a proud dome.
Everybody admired the humble man, whose creative genius now employed thousands of industrious workmen, and Master Gerhard's name was mentioned with great praise at home and abroad.
When the choir was finished, crowds of pious pilgrims came from the surrounding suburbs and even from a distance to pray before the relics of the three holy kings which where enshrined there. Hymns of praise re-echoed through the unfinished aisles.
Everybody rejoiced. But he, who ought to have been the most glad, was sad, and dark forebodings damped his spirits. The question if after all he would live to see his proud building finished, or if cruel fate would tear him away before he should have tasted the sweetness of triumph, tormented him day and night. His young wife saw with grief the change in his disposition; but she tried in vain by tender words and caresses to smooth his sorrowful brow.
The more he was troubled by his gloomy thoughts, the more he urged his workmen on.--Four years had elapsed; it was now 1252. The tower on the north side rose already proudly into the air. The scaffolding reached higher and higher every day.
One day Master Gerhard stood beside the big crane, watching how the gigantic blocks of stone taken from the quarries at the Drachenfels, were lifted up. He thought with pride and satisfaction that his work was going on well; and that he surely would see it finished. While thus meditating he did not observe that a stranger stood by his side watching him with an ugly sneer. A burning red cloak hung round his tall figure, a gold chain glittered on his breast, and a cock's feather nodded from a quaint velvet cap. He introduced himself to the somewhat surprised builder as a fellow-architect. "You are building a lovely church," he then said, "but I created a far more magnificent mansion, long long years ago. Its stone will never crumble to dust, and it will resist the influence of time and weather forever." In saying this, his eyes glittered strangely under his shaggy brows. This presumptuous speech did not please Master Gerhard, and without answering he measured the bold speaker scornfully from head to foot.
"Your church," continued the stranger, "will be a very lovely building, but don't you think that such an enterprise is far too audacious for mortal man. You, Master Gerhard, you ought to have known at the time when you laid the foundation stone of your church that you never would see your work finished."
"Who is likely to prevent it?" angrily burst forth the builder. No one had ever dared to use such language towards him, nor to wound his pride so keenly. "Death," coolly replied the stranger. "Never," cried Master Gerhard in a great fury, "I will finish what I began, and would even bet with the devil himself to do so."
"Hallo!" laughed the stranger grimly. "I should like to deal with such an audacious man as you, and make bold to bet with you that I will, in a shorter space of time, finish the digging of a canal from Treves to Cologne, fill it with water, and have merry ducks swimming on it, than you will take to complete your church."
"So be it!" said Master Gerhard very much startled, taking the outstretched hand of the strange man. At the touch of his cold fingers, a sensation of horror crept into the heart of Master Gerhard. But the red-cloaked man burst into a yelling laugh and cried out in a formidable voice, "Remember we betted for your soul." Utmost terror seized the trembling architect, cold perspiration stood on his brow, and he tried in vain to utter a word.
Suddenly a storm rose, the stranger unfolded his red cloak, and was lifted from the ground in a cloud of dust and vanished.
From that day the mind of Master Gerhard grew more and more gloomy. He kept on wandering restlessly on the scaffoldings of the building. The more he considered the huge dimensions of the cathedral, the more doubtful he felt as to whether he would be able to finish it or not.
By daybreak he could be seen among his workmen, and till late in the evening he wandered about on the building-ground, praising the industrious and blaming the idle. He looked out anxiously sometimes in the direction of Treves to see if he could discern anything uncommon there. But he never saw the slightest change, nor any sign that the stranger with whom he had betted, had really begun his canal in earnest, and he looked more hopefully into the future.
One day he was standing as usual on the top of one of the completed towers, when he felt a hand laid on his shoulder. Turning round, he beheld with disagreeable surprise the ghostly stranger. Was he a master of the black art or was he the devil himself? "Well, Master Gerhard," began the unwelcome visitor, "how are you getting on with your work? I see it is making good progress. Happily I shall soon have finished my canal, else I should run the risk of losing my bet."
"I can scarcely believe your boasting speech," answered the builder scornfully, "because I do not perceive the slightest trace of your having begun the canal." "Know, my dear man, that I am worth more than a hundred workmen together and, as I told you, my work is nearly ready," said the man in red.
"Really," said Master Gerhard a little startled, "I should like to know what magic power could enable you to do so."
"Come and follow me," replied the stranger, taking the builder by the hand. Off they flew through the air with the quickness of lightning, and reached the earth in the district near Treves in a few seconds. At the place where they descended, a spring arose from the ground and sent its crystal waters into an opening in a rock. "Come with me," said the magic stranger, and bending down he disappeared in this opening.
Master Gerhard followed him and came into a high glittering grotto, where he perceived that the water gushed tumultuously into the mouth of a black underground channel.
"You see," said the stranger, "how well I have used my time. If you have the heart for it, we will follow the waters, and see how far my canal reaches already."
Scarcely had he uttered these words, than a mysterious power seized both and pushed them forward with tremendous rapidity. Master Gerhard saw now with terror that the work of the Evil One was indeed not far from its completion, for when they emerged from the dark canal, they had the City of Cologne lying close before them. The cathedral-builder could no longer doubt the great skill of his rival, and he felt sure that he would lose his bet. The red-cloaked man seemed to take great delight in the builder's discomfiture, and he said with an ugly grin:
"Well, Master Gerhard, I see you have found more than you expected. I am sure you would like to see the merry ducks which shall swim on my brook, according to our bet."
He clapped his hands three times and then listened. Some minutes passed, but no ducks appeared. The stranger's face assumed an expression of rage, when he found his summons unsuccessful. He tried again but in vain. After this he gave a frightful yell, and vanished all at once, leaving nothing behind him but a smell of sulphur.
The cathedral-builder had looked on in wonder, and new hope began to fill his heart, that after all he could win the bet.
"I know well, why the ducks won't appear," thought he, "but I shall never betray my secret to him."
After this adventurous journey, Master Gerhard was a prey to melancholy.
He was seen oftener than before on the building ground. It was impossible for him to doubt any longer, that the stranger with whom he had made the fatal bet, was the devil himself. The unfortunate man was well aware that not only was his life at stake, but that the salvation of his soul was likewise in danger, should the master of hell carry out his work.
There was only one little hope left for him, namely, that the devil would be unable to find out how to keep the ducks alive while they were swimming through the long underground channel. So Master Gerhard took courage, saying to himself: "He cannot win and I know why."
His young wife was strangely moved at her husband's silence and melancholy. She tried by increased tenderness and love to unstop his silent lips and to make him tell what was lying so heavily on his heart.
He appreciated her endeavours to cheer him very much, but could not be brought to tell of his dealings with the Evil One, and so he kept his secrets to himself.
One day, not long after the mysterious journey of Master Gerhard, a stranger, apparently a scholar, entered the architect's house, while he was as usual on the building ground. A scarlet cloak enveloped his tall figure, and a cock's feather sat boldly on his black cap.
His manners were soft and in general those of a gentleman. Hearing that the builder was not at home, he asked for his wife. She came and soon found that she liked talking to him, because he showed not only great eloquence, but also great sympathy for her husband.
Involuntarily she disclosed to the kind stranger her secret grief about Master Gerhard's sadness. The scholar listened to her troubles with great attention, and seemed to feel for her in her sorrow. "My dear Mistress," said he in a soft voice, "there is surely some secret weighing heavily on his mind, and this and nothing else is the cause of his melancholy. Unless we know it, we cannot cure him. You are nearest to his heart. If you are very loving and tender to him, he will not withhold the secret for long from you. Be extremely kind to him. After three days I shall come back to see if you have been successful. If not, I will give you a remedy that will unfailingly make him tell you his inmost thoughts."
Thus speaking he took his leave, and she was unable to find words to express her gratitude.
For three days she tried the scholar's advice, but found that her husband, in spite of all her coaxing and caresses, would not tell the cause of his melancholy.
On the fourth day, the scholar called again and heard with apparent grief how badly her endeavours had succeeded, "I pity you heartily," said he, "but don't despair. Here is a wonderful herb. Prepare a beverage with it for your husband and make him drink it before he goes to sleep. He will dream after the draught and betray his secrets in his sleep."
She accepted the gift gratefully, and prepared the potion according to his advice. Her husband took the beverage willingly, and soon fell into a profound sleep. After some time dreams seemed to trouble him; he tossed restlessly to and fro in his bed murmuring incoherent words. His wife listened anxiously and heard in feverish excitement about the terrible dealings between him and the devil. After a pause Master Gerhard muttered:
"He will never win, because I hold the secret."
"What may that be?" whispered she in the dreamer's ear.
"He may do what he will," unconsciously answered he, "it is quite impossible that ducks should swim through the underground channel, unless he makes air-holes at every mile. Of course this idea will never come into his head."
The next morning the scholar called upon the wife and heard how well his scheme had succeeded. She told him every thing. When she had revealed her husband's secret to him, the meek features of her strange guest suddenly changed. He gave a loud shrill scream of joy and disappeared. The poor wife remained on the same spot, pale and terror-stricken.
Master Gerhard was standing the next day by the high crane of the cathedral as usual.
The air was sultry, and black clouds were gathering from across the Rhine. He felt very restless, and urged his workmen even more than before to hurry on. The builder's heart was strangely filled with dark forebodings. All at once he felt a hand on his shoulder, and turning round, he beheld with terror the fatal stranger. A wondrous gleam of red-like flames seemed to radiate all round his figure.
The cathedral builder grew pale as death and trembled from head to foot. He was unable to utter a word.
Beaming with the joy of triumph, the Evil One pointed with his hand downwards, and forced Master Gerhard to look in the same direction. Behold! At the foot of the cathedral a silvery brook was visible running from the direction of Treves. Merry ducks were swimming on its shining surface.
It is impossible to describe the feelings of the builder at the sight of the completed work of his rival. Despair and agony made his heart sink within him, but the Evil One looked with joy on his victim. When he suddenly tried to grasp him, Master Gerhard darted to the edge of the scaffolding with a heart-rending scream, and dashed himself down into the depth below, and was instantly killed.
A roar of thunder filled the air at that moment and the devil vanished in a blaze of lightning. The thunderstorm grew more and more violent. After a few minutes the unhappy cathedral builder's house was struck by lightning and burnt to ashes in less than an hour. Unfortunately, the admirable plan of the splendid church was also destroyed.
This was the sad end of Master Gerhard and his ambition.
The cathedral remained untouched for more than six centuries after. Its unfinished walls and towers began to decay as if they mourned the terrible death of their builder. The Cologne people believed for a long time that the spirit of Master Gerhard used to hover about midnight round the high towers and the desolated vaults. Strange sounds like the sighs of somebody in anguish were often heard in the deserted building, and people said it was Master Gerhard's ghost complaining that his proud cathedral remained unfinished.
Generation after generation passed by, and six centuries elapsed before busy workmen began again hammering and building on the ground which had lain so long quiet.
In 1880 the dome was finished, and towers now in all its majesty high above the dwellings of the people, and can be seen miles away.
Since that glorious day when the last stone was added to the cathedral of Cologne, Master Gerhard's ghost has never been heard or seen again.
(The end)
Wilhelm Ruland's short story: Cathedral-Builder Of Cologne


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This is going to be short because I'm typing it on my phone. Sitting in chairs is still super uncomfortable and my laptop is too heavy for my lap...so posting from the Droid it is!
I had a doctor appointment this morning and passed my test. I got to get rid of my catheter. Yay! Now the focus is just to rest and heal. And then rest and heal some more. People have been really sweet, bringing us meals. We've gotten a poppyseed chicken casserole, fried chicken, and lasagna. We are so thankful.
Friday, July 30, 2010
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- Funky Kim said...
I'm so glad you got rid of that nasty catheter! And I'm very thankful that someone invented the Droid. I love mine and I love that you have a way to at least read what's going on with the internet peeps even if it is a PITA to post!
- July 30, 2010 at 8:32 PM
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This is a big portion of dough. The reason I choose this recipe is I want to make burger buns for dinner and bread for tomorrow breakfast. This recipe is using Sponge dough method which needs a longer preparation time. It is worth waiting as it produces a softer, bigger loaf which keeps longer. I suggest do use electric mixer for the hard kneading process.
Source: The world of bread cookbook by Alex Goh
(A) Sponge Dough
2 tsp yeast
2 tbsp water
220ml cold water
1 tsp salt
1 egg
1 tsp yeast
40ml cold water
Marble Chocolate Loaf Bread (I used about 450g of above dough)
*Do visit Carol blog for more details steps on making this pretty marble loaf bread.
50g cooking chocolate
20g margarine/ butter
10g cocoa powder
5g corn flour
20g sugar
1 egg white
1. Melt the chocolate and margarine via double boiler method. Set aside.
6. Bake in preheated oven 170C about 25-30 minutes. Do cover with aluminium foil if the top brown too quick during the baking time.
The rest of the portions are for butter buns and burger buns.
|Soft texture!
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Co-op officials said a weaker-than-expected property appraisal caused the shortfall on the $1.7 million construction project.
"The appraisal came back and given the market and what properties are valued … is was a couple of hundred-thousand dollars less than what we anticipated," said Chris Dilley, general manager of the People's Food Co-op.
With property, at 507 Harrison St., being valued at less than expected, the co-op was unable to borrow as much money as it had planned, Dilley said. It has raised $565,000 so far — $125,000 in contributions and $440,000 in loans from member-owners.
The co-op, founded in 1973 and currently running a small store on South Burdick Street, plans to build a new 6,000-square-foot building next to MacKenzies' Bakery.
To cover the shortfall, the organization has to raise $60,000 through member-owner loans. Dilley said the co-op also is looking to add 68 new owners which would bring the total number of owners to 1,000.
What: Organization needs to raise additional $60,000 for construction of a new $1.7 million store on Harrison Street in Kalamazoo.
How: Become a member-owner for $250; Loan the co-op $1,000 or more toward the project.
More information: Stop by the store, 436 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, call 269-342-0194, go online to the People's Food Co-op website.
"The lenders aren't going to stop us from being a little short at that point," he said.
"My sense of our chances of reaching that (goal) is good," he said. "We just have to reach out a little further. … 108 (owners) are lending to this project."
In a press release asking for contributions, Dilley said the shortfall may result in a better long-term return for the co-op.
"Although an additional $60,000 is needed up front, the shift in financing is actually better for the co-op in the long run, as it decreases interest payments and creates more cash flow for the community-owned store," the press release stated.
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If you are thinking about car refinance, there are several factors to consider. As with any financial decision, it is important to be fully informed first.
What is a car refinance loan?
A car refinance loan pays off an existing auto loan with a new loan. It's really quite simple: Your current auto loan and title are transferred to your new lender. You then simply make your car payments to the new lender.
When should you get a car refinance loan?
Ask yourself the following questions as part of the decision-making process:
1. Did you get your auto loan from the dealership? Although you may have gotten a great deal on the car, you probably didn't get the best deal on the financing if you used the dealership. If your car is dealer-financed, that might be the first sign that car refinance is right for you.
2. Do you have an upside-down loan? An upside-down loan means that you owe more for your auto loan than the car is worth. Car refinance may be able to correct this situation. No one wants to trade-in or sell a vehicle and find out that the money given for the car won't even cover the balance on the auto loan.
3. Is your interest rate high? Your interest rate may be higher than it should be, especially if you originally got your auto loan through a dealership. Also, rates may have fallen since you first got your loan. Using car refinance to get a lower rate is usually a good idea.
4. Is your monthly payment too high? If you get a lower interest rate through car refinance, your monthly payments should fall, too. However, avoid the mistake of stretching out the term of your auto loan. Although it may yield lower monthly payments, that is also the surest way to end up with an upside-down loan.
If all or even most of the above questions apply to you, then you may be a good candidate for car refinance.
If you have decided that car refinance is for you, then you must look into your options. A good place to start is at LendingTree.com where you can compare auto loan offers from up to four different lenders. That way, you can find a rate that you like and get a better auto loan through car refinance.
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Portland JACL Board members join Connie MAsuoka and the Unite People Youth Group as they hail the new Unite People Officers and bid farewell to the outgoing class.
Photo by Curtis Suyematsu
Unite People (also known as UP) is the youth chapter of the Portland JACL. We are a diverse group of youth from all over the Portland metro area who come together once a month to discuss current socio-political issues and plan upcoming events and fundraiser to support the local community. For example we regularly participate in the Nikkei community picnic at Oaks Park, the annual Mochitsuki Festival. We are also involved with other community services such as Goose Hollow – a homeless shelter for families in downtown.
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Costa Mesa — A mummified body found in a car in Costa Mesa is likely that of a Fountain Valley transient who may have been dead for up to 10 months, police said Wednesday.
The female body was found Monday evening inside a parked sedan on Tustin Avenue.
The corpse was in the front passenger seat, somewhat covered by jackets and other clothing, investigators said.
Police found the body after a parking enforcement attendant received a call about a car blocking a driveway on the residential street. When the attendant approached the sedan, they saw part of the deceased woman's leg from underneath the clothes.
At first, police and coroner's officials couldn't tell if the body was male or female or how old the person was when he or she died.


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Greetings from Brussels, Belgium!
We just arrived back in Sweden after a few days in Brussels, Belgium, together with our colleagues from Students for Christ Europe!
This past week we got to spend a few days together, planning the year, dreaming of the future and praying for all of you students and young adults! Some chocolates might have been eaten also.
We had a record attendance from Sweden, with the national Mosaik co-ordinator and the whole team from Mosaik Malmö in attendance! Good times!
Connect 2016 will be July 30 – August 6 in Hohegrete, Germany! You won't want to miss it!
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The trendiest art opening we've seen lately was held for photographer Joel-Peter Witkin at the Sahey/Klein Gallery on tres- trendy La Brea Avenue. Standing in line outside was Gigi (Getty) Gaston, wondering whether this was a special screening of "Batman," because the line went halfway around the block. That didn't stop Richard Gere, a Witkin collector who looked nearly as gray as the artist's photos--gray sweater, gray pants and nearly a full head of gray hair, which friends report is the natural color. Unnaturally indistinguishable from the rest of the crowd was Jodie Foster, with her hair pulled back to accentuate a pair of particularly, shall we say, unfashionable glasses. Hard to spot in the throng were model Cindy Crawford, actress Rebecca de Mornay, actor Dennis Hopper and director Paul Bartel. For those less familiar with his style, Witkin's photo subjects are hermaphrodites, dwarfs, pre-op transsexuals, amputees and hunchbacks. And he's always looking for new models.
Geena Davis on Parade
Actress Geena Davis came home to Wareham, Mass., population 18,000, over the weekend and served as grand marshal of the town's 250th anniversary parade. The Oscar winner and erstwhile organist at Wareham's First Congregational Church wore a peach satin Colonial-style gown and sat on the back of a 1955 Cadillac El Dorado convertible. "Where she got the idea she was going to be a movie star, I can't say," her mother offered. The family permitted her to watch only Walt Disney movies, Davis remembered. "She wasn't one to go out every Friday night," her mother added. "She was very much into crafts. She'd buy leather and make pocketbooks."


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nice fabrics..........have a great weekend with your family.........quiet one??? good joke........
My February Finish!!
Lovely fabrics surprise from the delightful Joy, Kris. I wonder what you will make?
Hope you have enjoyed a wonderful catch-up weekend with your family.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Kris and GB have a wonderful time and a safe weekend.Looking forward to when you are back on line Kris.
cheers shez
Gorgeous fabric, Kris. Love those teacups! Have a terrific time with your family.
Susan in (Sunny once again) Texas
Well aren't you just the lucky one ... and spoilt too! LOL!! Crikey Kris you have been a busy blogger, took me a little while to catch up again .. I wouldn't want to get tied up for more than a week now, would I?
Speaking of being spoilt ... I done spoilt myself and added three new bears to my private hug ... two from up your way (Robyn Roe from Mima's Bears) and another one from a UK artist (it's on my blog).
Love all your bears in the previous blog photos, do you have many in your collection?
Well I need a caffiene fix so cheerio for now.
Warmest Hugs,
Sandi @ Ess D'Ess Bears and Bearly Sane Studio
Pretty fabric - can't go wrong with red and tea cups. Enjoy creating.
Hope the family catch up was a loud and happy affair.
Good luck with the tan!
Did I just read that your are quiet....LOL......hope you had a lovely time with your family....lucky you and how lovely are your 'just because'.....Joy has spoilt you...
Oh Kris, that fabric is gorgeous and you do deserve little just because presents! I love the tea cup you have with the fabric too!!
I hope you had a wonderful time way, I am playing catch up now that I am home again.
We will play soon,
Kiss Noises Linda


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Nathan is naked, blindfolded and restrained, as every boy should be when they're about to have their cock edged to a massive cum load. Deacon can't wait to use the boys cock and make him squirt his juice, sucking the big dick and wanking him off over and over again. Nathan's cock is rock solid as his helmet gets stroked and sucked to the absolute limit, with Deacon expertly using his hands, mouth and a pinwheel to get the boy on edge. And man, what a cum load he drains from that erupting dick!
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Today's Menu
We're here this week visiting my parents and we all love my mom's cooking.
My Menu Today:
Breakfast: Coffee & a cup of cantaloupe with a few blueberries
Lunch: Beef patty with sautéed green peppers & onions and 2 TB Diana's BBQ sauce (ya I know…BAD BAD!!)
Dinner: Lemon chicken breast, broccoli, fried cubanelle peppers, 1 small piece of sausage,
Dessert: I couldn't resist today I had a total of 4 of my mom's almond biscotti.


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Sunday, June 9, 2013
Scary how quickly time flies
On Friday night, I met up with one of my best friends for a farewell dinner. He is just wrapping up his MBA at a top 5 program and will be moving to NYC with his girlfriend (whom he met during the pre-orientation trip abroad!).
While talking, I brought up how time seems to go faster as we grow older. It felt like yesterday when I met him for dinner after he just started b-school. That was 22 months ago; it is unreal how fast that time has gone by.
I asked him for his "concluding" thoughts on his MBA experience. I was taken aback at how apathetic he is about b-school, especially compared to his undergrad. From the moment I met him, he could not stop gushing over how awesome college was, how much fun he had, and how it's truly a "once in a lifetime" experience. As to b-school he remarked how he got tired of the constant partying and drinking and how things just got stale after a few months. He thought his classes were remarkably easy, with very little useful skills acquired during his time in b-school.
I think his views are sort of in the minority, but nonetheless he's a very smart capable guy whom I respect tremendously. It did get me thinking on the precise value of a top MBA from an academic standpoint and whether the social experience has been hyped up a bit too much. Of course, I'll never truly know the answers to these questions until I can actually get my butt into one of these schools!
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In a career of almost six years, 'I, Tonya' has marked the first time that actress Margot Robbie has played the lead. She said she was always hesitant about it. The biographical sports drama 'I, Tonya' features Robbie as real-life figure skater Tonya Harding and her connection to the 1994 attack on her rival Nancy Kerrigan.
When Robbie landed the role, it was the first time she could call home and said, "Mum, I'm the main part."
"It's a big step, playing a lead, a step I've been hesitant to make. All the weight of the film rests on your shoulders. And if it doesn't work? It's that much harder for you to get a lead role again - especially if you're a woman," Robbie told media. "I feel like guys get a few more chances to be the lead in a flop. If you're a woman, and it flops? Good luck getting another one," she added.
At the 90th Academy Awards next month, Robbie is a contender in the Best Actress category.


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The purpose of our existence
Apurva Sheth
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15 Apr 2015
Apurva Sheth
For the last few days I have been writing about
Warren Buffett's Investing principles
and how they can be applied to trading as well. For some of you it was an eye-opening experience as you may not have seen investment and trading in the same light before. In a way, trading and investing are not very different because success in both depend more on the qualitative aspects, like emotions and psychology rather than the quantitative aspects like forecasts and price targets.
Over this period I received quite a good number of queries on the 12 principles that were useful for traders. Reader Mr. Nilesh Doshi asked us.
"The second advice of Mr. Buffet that make your own investment decision and do not rely on advice of broker or advisor. In such case why we need your help?? Please reply and do not avoid"
This may look like a tough question and one would assume that people would generally ignore the tough questions. And to think like this is perfectly normal because that's what most people do.
But let me tell you
we at Daily Profit Hunter believe
in dealing with tougher questions head on. And I thank
Mr. Nilesh
for asking this question as this has given us an opportunity to talk about a very fundamental aspect of Daily Profit Hunter and the purpose of its existence.
The question that is raised here is why is there a need for Daily Profit Hunter when you are asking people to take their own investment or trading decision? On one hand we are asking people to take their own decisions and on the other hand we are recommending trading ideas through our services
Alpha Trader & Swing Trader
. This sounds very contradictory, doesn't it? I am sure
Mr. Nilesh
is not the only one who thought like this. There are many others who might have thought of the same question but have not asked it so far.
I will answer this question in a step-by-step manner.
What is Daily Profit Hunter?
Daily Profit Hunter was founded in June 2014
to bring you what we believe is perhaps your most trusted resource for trading and derivatives investment strategies in India. Our aim is to provide high potential independent research and trade ideas.
Apart from research, we also focus on educating you on the ways in which you can profit from short term investment opportunities, be it through our services, our newsletter, our e-learning courses, or our market commentaries. Daily Profit Hunter is all about trading and learning how to trade profitably.
What is the mission of Daily Profit Hunter?
Our mission is to empower retail traders with high potential independent research and profitable trading strategies. Our second goal is to help you become the best trader you can be.
The institutional players consider entry of retail investors in the markets as a warning sign of a trend reversal. Normally, it is said that retail investors enter into the market at tops and exit at bottoms. So far there has been very little effort that has gone into improving the situation of retail investors. We have identified this not only as a business opportunity but also a place where we can make a difference and leave our mark on the society.
We have made retail empowerment as our mission and challenge. We strongly believe that retail investors should also make money, probably even more money than the institution guys make. So we have devoted all our efforts over the last few months to help the retail investors gain knowledge, gain a different view of trading and build confidence in them so that even they can trade profitably.
We have already taken our first few steps in this mission by taking a couple of hundred people along with us in this journey through our paid services.
However, we believe that no one should be left out of this movement so we have kept our newsletters free despite there being a market for that as well. And this is a promise from us that the newsletters will always remain free for life so that anyone, and everyone, can benefit from them.
The Profit Triggers Guide is another proof of our commitment to investor empowerment. More than 38,000+ unique readers downloaded this guide for free and are on the path to become better, more knowledgeable and independent traders.
We have tried to make this mission possible by giving access to simple honest opinions, by giving access to good research, by giving access to good tools that even the institutional guys have.
So far our efforts have yielded good results for us as well as our subscriber. However, we believe that there is lot more left to be done. There are many more retail investor who are still sitting on the losing end and we want to change this.
Now I would like to answer the fundamental question which
Mr. Dinesh
has asked although he has not asked it in the exact words but the meaning behind it is the same. So the question which he and probably many others have in mind is... as follows.
If you succeed in your mission then why will anyone need Daily Profit Hunter? Wouldn't your mission be a threat to your own business and cannibalize you?
Again, this might sound harsh but I see a lot of concern for us behind this question in the minds of the person who is asking it. We are thankful to readers like you and everyone else who had this question in mind because our readers are also thinking about our survival apart from our own selves. A reader who is concerned about your survival is not only an asset to the business but also a blessing.
I will tell you why we are asking you to take your own investment or trading decisions and if you are able to do this confidently then this won't impact our survival, on the contrary this would grow our business.
Most of our subscribers join us after they have burnt their fingers by trading on their own or on others advice (broker or media) and most of them are unsuccessful.
Our mission is to empower such people by educating and providing adequate tools so that they can confidently take their own decisions. Obviously this won't happen in a day as it is a long journey and that's the reason why we want to be there along with you in this journey.
We want to be like a friend who will hold your bicycle and run with you until you learn to ride it properly. During this journey there will be times when you will lose your balance and maybe even fall down, but we want to assure you that we will be there to hold you and pick you up again until you find your balance and ride the bicycle without any fear of falling.
The moment we are able to do this consistently we will consider our mission accomplished. The ultimate success of a business depends on the number of happy clients it has and how many of them give repeat business. But we are not here just for the business. We are here because we want you to
become a successful trader
Equitymaster has done this very well in the field of long-term investments
. We want to do the same in the field of trading. If you feel that you are confident enough to make your trading decisions yourself then we would be the happiest people to hear this from you. In that case, do write a testimonial for us. A testimonial from a happy subscriber will get us more business than anything else. This alone has the potential to take care of our survival and growth.
So it's okay if you walk away as independent traders by subscribing to our free newsletters and/or paid services. However, we also understand that everyone won't be able to spare the necessary time required for research and this is where we fit in. By charging a small fee we provide high potential independent research and trade ideas, we believe this is beneficial for both of us. Survival of a business in the long run will depend only if it's able to manifest a win-win proposition for its customers as well as itself. And that's what we are here for.
In the end, we would like to remind you that our success as a business depends only on the goodwill of our customers. Alternatively put, your success is our success, so you can always count on us.
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20 Apr, 2015
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Raj Gopal Baldwa
17 Apr, 2015
dear profit hunter I appreciate your efforts ti educate retail investor but request u to be s oecific on advise.
RS Rathore
16 Apr, 2015
Dear Mr. Apurva Seth, Your reply to Nilesh's question is convincing alright. Now let me just reveal to you that I had subscribed to Swing Trader only because of faith in you i.e. Profit Hunter of EM. In fact, at times you recommend scripts for swing traders, which valuewise are in 1000s per share and that definitely becomes a matter of great concern for the retailers, whether they agree to my view or not e.g. your fresh recommendation of yesterday evening. I felt like a hole in the head. In fact, people who have subscribed to your various services of equity on the faith that you are the experts of your fields in analysing the stocks. Very simple. No confusion at all. Yes, some of us when do not follow strictly like me at times, have to bear with the adverse results because of our own mistakes. Eventually, I'am afraid, I do not know as to how would you react to my suggestion for within the reach stocks for retailers instead of recommendation for heavy weight stocks. Sincerely.
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15 Apr, 2015
Hi Pl explain how a decline of say 100 points occurs in Nifty (as occurred 2day) in a few minutes!!! Is it due to huge selling by a few or large number of traders or some basket orders being executed or something else? I am unable to comprehend this. Kindly enlighten
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Sunday, January 3, 2016
Easy-To-Build 1960`s Batmobile Paper Model - by Mike Daws
For all fans of Batman, here is a very easy-to-build paper model version of the classic Batmobile from 1960`s tv series, created by British designer Mike Daws.
Para todos os fãs de Batman, eis aqui uma versão em papel super fácil de montar do clássico Batmovel do seriado dos anos 1960, criado pelo designer britânico Mike Daws.
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Madlib makes beats. Hundreds of beats. Behind the scenes, these beats have been passed around to his collaborators on countless CD-R's over the years. For a few years in the past decade Madlib was using a number system as titles. "One Hundred Beats" was an accurately-named set of raw, unfinished beats on a double-CD set, quickly followed by "Another Hundred Beats" on two more CDs. Other "hundreds" came in the months and years that followed, until other series titles took their place. These works in progress were backed up on hard drives, and just a few covers were made for posterity. These two photos come from the archives of J Rocc and Jeff Jank.
For those who have asked where to get these, the answer is that you probably already have them. One Hundred Beats and Another Hundred Beats provided much of the basis for the albums like Madvillainy by Madvillain, Champion Sound by Jaylib, A Lil' Light by Dudley Perkins, and several other releases of the era.
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