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Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Death Has a Sound
Death is the deepest of silence.
It is a quiet unlike any other.
Do you hear that?
Be still and listen.
There it is.
A quiet unlike any other.
It is a quiet unlike any other.
Do you hear that?
Be still and listen.
There it is.
A quiet unlike any other.
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Friday, September 3, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Marla Lukofsky interviewed on CBC Radio's Fresh Air about Cancer, Comedy and Candor
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Sunday, July 4, 2010
Larry Fedoruk and Marla Part 3: Comedy, Cancer and Candor
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Larry Fedoruk Newstalk Radio talks to Marla Part 2: Comedian and Cancer Speaker, Writer
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Larry Fedoruk of Newstalk Radio interviews Marla Lukofsky Part 1 Cancer Comedian and Speaker
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Saturday, July 3, 2010
Marla on CBC's Sounds Like Canada Radio Show
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Marla on Newstalk 1010 with Ted Woloshyn
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Friday, July 2, 2010
Marla on CJAD Radio with Tommy Schnurmacker
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Katie Ford (Screenwriter)
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Julia's Letter (High School Student)
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Student's Letter from Bayview S.S.
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Friday, May 7, 2010
Mount Sinai Hospital
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CJN Article on Marla April 5th, 2012
Comedian talks about surviving breast cancer
Carolyn Blackman, Staff Reporter, Thursday, April 5, 2012
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Since 2008, she has turned her energy from standup to sharing her journey with breast cancer, which she was diagnosed with in 1998 at age 42.
She will be speaking at an event sponsored by Life2, a Richmond Hill educational group, April 18 at 8 p.m. at the Rouge Woods Community Centre, located at 119 Shirley Dr. in Richmond Hill.
Lukofsky talks about her experience with humour and pathos, she said, "taking the audience on a rollercoaster of emotions. Their brains start spinning. I give them a lot to think about."
Single, with "no children that I know about," she calls her humour self-mocking and witty. She has performed standup across Canada and the United States, and has represented Canada at international comedy festivals in Scotland and England.
She turned her current act into a one-woman show, she said, 10 years after surviving cancer, and after she had written a memoir. "My friend read it and said I should turn it into a speech, so I did.
"It's funny, it's sad, and it's informative. I talk about early diagnosis and screening, and how to talk to someone who has cancer."
She said that she receives letters from people commending her for her honesty. "One that stands out is from a 17-year-old boy whose aunt had been diagnosed with cancer. He hadn't been able to talk to her, but after hearing me, he gave her a call."
Lukofsky said a doctor in India read her story, which was published in a U.S. medical journal, and he asked for a videotape of her reading it.
"He is showing it at a conference. This is a very big deal. It will be broadcast across the world. They want to know my story. The doctors have said that the stories help doctors and patients."
She said that she feels like she's making a difference. "I help people feel less alone, and sometimes I even help save lives. My story transcends so many levels. It is really a story about facing a diversity."
For information or tickets, e-mail email@example.com, or call 416-333-3257.
This article appears in the April 12 print issue of The CJN
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Thursday, May 6, 2010
Ernestine's Women's Shelter
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Women's College Hospital
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Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada
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The Olive Branch of Hope
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Sunnybrook Hospital Odette Cancer Centre
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Canadian Cancer Society Conference
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Pamper Me Senseless Fundraiser-Waterloo
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National Council of Jewish Women
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Gilda's Club Toronto
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George Vanier High School
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Bayview High School Letter
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Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Marla at CCS Conference in Saskatchewan
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Marla at The Olive Branch Symposium
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Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
The SUN 1988 Funny Women
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Saturday, May 1, 2010
Close-Up in Toronto Star 1984
Friday, April 30, 2010
IS Gay Pride in Toronto of 2010 Really something to be Proud of???
I say nope! The most offensive thing is that this group hides behind freedom of speech instead of admitting just what they are doing; inciting hatred.
Check out this link.
Check out this article by The Globe and Mail.
You've all heard the news. The group named Queers Against Israeli Apartheid (QAIA), who was a part of last years Gay Pride Parade with permission and support from the Gay Pride Planning Committee shouted out words of hatred and carried signs showing the same messages. Some displayed swastikas. If this group is so harmless and just expressing free speech, what does it tell you when their actions incited bystanders to utter anti-Semitic verbiage?
Let me remind you that Section 318 and 319 of the Criminal Code of Canada makes it an offense to incite hatred against an identifiable group or to make public statements that promote hatred.
That describes this group perfectly.
Toronto politicians say they MAY not fund Gay Pride next year if this group remains in the parade. Why MAY, I ask? Why not NOW as in this year!
Hillel said: "If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?"
Now is the time to do something to prevent this damaging group from participating in Gay Pride, period.
Protesters in the United States weren't able to "Stop Dr. Laura, (Schlessinger)" but Canada did in 2009 by banning this American popular radio personality from Canadian stations for being critical of homosexuality. Her comments fell under the category of Canada's hate crimes.
If Canada could do this to Dr. Laura, why can't Toronto do this to QAIA?
The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council agreed with a complaint that Dr. Laura was abusive towards gays and lesbians.
QAIA is abusive towards Israel, and in turn, Jews, because let's face it folks, it's one and the same. Even if there are Jewish members in QAIA, they are obviously self-hating Jews.
Just to let you know, Dr. Laura Schlessinger calls herself a Doctor, but her biography says the Ph.D was earned in physiology, NOT medicine or psychology. She gives advice to millions of listeners across North America. Just think of the damage she may have caused to others with her words.
Schlessinger has repeatedly described gays and lesbians as "abnormal," "aberrant," "deviant," "disordered," "dysfunctional" and "an error." She's also linked homosexuality to pedophilia.
QAIA repeatedly describes Israel as unfair and cruel. They claim that Israel denies equal human rights and equates it to the former situation in South Africa. Why doesn't QAIA acknowledge that Israel is the only democratic country in that area, that it is the only country that has gays in the military, in parliament, in universities, and protects its homosexual citizens under its laws, unlike so many other countries. Take Uganda for instance. Being gay or lesbian in Uganda is illegal and those who are, risk being locked away for up to 14 years. Now, a new parliamentary bill wants gay people to face even stiffer penalties and is proposing life imprisonment and even death sentences in some cases. Many Arab states and communities have similar punishments towards homosexuals. In Iran, those found having homosexual sex may face death by either hanging, stoning, cutting in half by a sword, or dropping from a tall building or cliff. Why doesn't QAIA spend their energy exposing the real culprits who threaten gay people's human rights since Gay Pride is a gay celebration after all, isn't it???
Ernst Zundel, a leading Holocaust denier, neo-Nazi propagandist, white supremacist ideologue and one-time resident of Toronto, Canada, was also found guilty several times after making derogatory statements against Jewish people. He too proclaimed that he was simply exercising his right to freedom of speech. Interestingly, as long as he kept voicing his opinions, synagogues and Jewish cemeteries in Toronto were being desecrated. In May of 2005, a Federal Court judge declared Zundel a threat to national security and Ottawa deported him to Germany where he faced charges of inciting racial hatred and defaming the memory of the dead. In 2007, he was found guilty on fourteen counts and imprisoned. Finally! Well, that's one way of fixing the problem.
So Dr. Laura is out. Ernst Zundel is out. But Toronto can't seem to get rid of QAIA. I say put your money where your mouth is, Toronto.
Toronto threatens gay parade's funding over anti-Israel group
April 22, 2010
(JTA) -- The city of Toronto has threatened to withdraw funding from a gay pride parade if an anti-Israel group is allowed to participate.
The city believes that its anti-discrimination policy was violated by the participation of Queers Against Israeli Apartheid in the 2009 Pride Toronto parade, to which the city gave $121,000, the Toronto Star reported Monday.
The city reportedly received complaints about the use of the phrase "Israeli apartheid."
Pride Toronto officials told the newspaper in an interview hours before the city's general manager of economic development and culture made the funding cut threat that it had not been decided whether the group would be allowed to march in the 2010 parade.
The threat follows the announcement and cancellation last month of a Pride policy that would have parade signs reviewed by an ethics committee.
Elle Flanders, a Jewish member of Queers Against Israeli Apartheid, objected to the city comparing a political opinion on apartheid to hate speech.
"They're trying to compare it to hate speech, and I find it deeply offensive, as somebody who's been fighting human rights battles for a really long time, to hear that criticism of the State of Israel is somehow hate speech. No way," Flanders told the Star. ""
I say nope! The most offensive thing is that this group hides behind freedom of speech instead of admitting just what they are doing; inciting hatred.
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'City may cut Pride funding over 'Israeli apartheid' marchers
'May' is the key word here. Why May???
'May' is the key word here. Why May???
Bureaucrat calls name of Queers Against Israeli Apartheid 'very problematic'
Very Problematic??? That's putting it mildly!
Very Problematic??? That's putting it mildly!
Check out this article by The Globe and Mail.
"Israel is the only country in the Middle East where gays and lesbians enjoy full legal protection against discrimination. Jerusalem and Tel Aviv are the only cities in the Middle East that have gay pride parades. So imagine the surprise of Jewish Torontonians when an anti-Zionist group called Queers Against Israeli Apartheid showed up at last year's Toronto Pride parade to rant about the crimes of the Jewish state.
What business does such a group have in a parade celebrating the fight for homosexual rights? Kyle Rae, the gay city councillor who helped found the hugely successful annual event, says the group is piggybacking on the parade to spread a political message "that has nothing to do with celebration of pride."
He has a point. By worming its way into Pride Week, which draws more than a million people, Queers Against Israeli Apartheid gets a broad platform for its fringe message.
That message is far from harmless. The group says it was formed "to work in solidarity with queers in Palestine and Palestinian resistance movements around the world." If that were its real objective, you might expect it to protest the plight of homosexuals under the fundamentalist Hamas regime in Gaza.
In fact, the group has little to do with gay rights. Its real aim is to portray Israel as a racist state, undermining the country's legitimacy by comparing it with South Africa's apartheid regime before the end of white rule. On the issue of whether Israel even has a right to exist, it says on its website: "It's hard to answer this question without making clear what exactly it means." Last year the Ontario Legislature declared that calling Israel an apartheid state "incites hatred."
Pride Week organizers have been slow to wake up to this threat. When Queers Against Israeli Apartheid first popped up, the organizers listened to voices within the gay community that said it would be a mistake for a movement with roots in protest and dissent to seem to be banning anyone from the march. They backed down again when critics in the community objected to a decision to create an "ethics" committee to vet placards carried in the parade. "Don't Sanitize Pride," the critics said. "Free expression must prevail."
But the organizers can't be hamstrung by fears of being labelled censors. That is just the quivering reaction that Queers Against Israeli Apartheid are counting on. In the same way that the far-left groups that once infiltrated the peace movement cried "red baiting" whenever someone tried to challenge them, Queers Against Israeli Apartheid cry "free speech" and expect everyone to run for the hills.
This is not a free-speech issue. The group is free to spout its malignant nonsense on any street corner day and night. It has a free run of many university campuses. No one is shutting down its website or blacking out its posters. The question is whether a parade dedicated to promoting gay rights is obligated to welcome a group that is pushing a completely different agenda – one that happens to deeply offend many people both in the parade and on the sidelines. If it is, then Pride could soon become a very different event, with contingents from every group with an axe to grind and a pink triangle to slap on its placards.
Fortunately, Pride now seems to recognize the danger. Organizers have revised their procedures to make sure that march applicants get a closer look and that marchers can be held legally accountable for any violence that might stem from their actions. After warning that city funding could be withdrawn from the event if it doesn't meet Toronto's anti-discrimination and human rights policies, city officials say that "there are now mechanisms in place that allow Pride Toronto to keep the focus of the parade on the celebration of the history, courage, diversity and future of the LGBT communities."
That – not the supposed sins of Israel – should be the message of Pride Week."
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
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The Board hears and resolves disputes related to application of the Mineral Act and Regulations. This includes matters relating to the right of persons to stake claims and be issued mineral licenses to those claims, matters relating to the cancellation of mineral licenses and mining leases and decisions by the Minister of Natural Resources relating to the transfer, mortgage or assignment of mineral licenses.
Section 38 of the Act gives the board exclusive jurisdiction to hear and resolve disputes related to application of the Mineral Act and Regulations
Jurisdiction of board
38. (1) It is the function of the board and the board has exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine a question, dispute or matter arising out of the application of this Act and those provisions of the regulations pertaining specifically to this Act, including hearing and determining on
(a) the rights of persons to the issuing of licences, certificates and leases, including extensions of licences and leases;
(a.1) the suspension and reinstatement of a person's right to stake out claims;
(a.2) a decision by the minister to withhold approval of a transfer, assignment, mortgage, pledge or conveyance of a licence;
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(c) questions of priority for the right to obtain licences;
(d) all matters respecting the cancellation of licences and leases, including allegations of default of the conditions of licences and leases, and whether a misrepresentation by applicants for licences or leases is material;
(e) the right of persons to certificates;
(f) a question pertaining to security deposits required to be made by applicants for licences, including rights to refund and forfeitures to the Crown and amounts of refund and forfeiture; and
(g) other matters pertaining to the rights, privileges, obligations or duties of persons claiming or holding licences or leases conferred or imposed under this Act whether or not specifically referred to in paragraphs (a) to (f) of this section.
(2) The board does not have the jurisdiction to hear or determine a question, matter or dispute relating to an order made under section 31.1 or to the cancellation of a lease where that cancellation results from an order made under section 31.1.
(3) It is the function of the board and the board has exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine a question, dispute or matter arising out of the application of the Mining Act and the regulations under that Act.
Section 37 of the Mineral Act (the Act) gives authority to the Lieutenant Governor in Council to appoint a board, known as the Mineral Rights Adjudication Board (the Board). The Board is conferred powers under the Public Inquiries Act and the Public Investigations Evidence Act to enable it to conduct hearings on matters under its jurisdiction.
Mineral Rights Adjudication Board
37. (1) There shall be a board, known as the Mineral Rights Adjudication Board, appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council consisting of 3 persons, at least 1 of whom is a barrister, who shall be chairperson, and 1 of whom is experienced in mining.
(2) The members of the board shall
(a) hold office for a period of 3 years from the date of their appointment, and shall be eligible for reappointment;
(b) carry out the function and duties required of the board by this Act and the regulations; and
(c) be entitled to payment for remuneration, travel expenses and other outlays incurred by them in the performance of their duties that are fixed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council.
(3) Where a member of the board stops being a member, or refuses or is unable because of illness or disqualification or other cause to act as a member, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council shall remove the member who refuses or is unable to act, and shall immediately fill the vacancy created by the cessation or removal.
(4) Notwithstanding subsection (3), the minister may, where he or she is of the opinion that a member of the board is unable because of temporary indisposition to act as a member for a period not exceeding 6 months, with the approval of the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, appoint a member to act in his or her place for a period, not exceeding 6 months that may be specified in the appointment.
(5) For the purposes of enabling the board to determine questions within its jurisdiction, the board and each member is vested with all the powers that are conferred on commissioners under the Public Inquiries Act and, if the regulations confer upon the board the power of an investigating body within the meaning of the Public Investigations Evidence Act, it is vested with all the rights of a body under that Act.
Those who make up the Board should collectively possess the following core competencies.
The Board is only convened when a grievance is brought forward. In the last twelve years the Board has heard three grievances, with hearings varying in length from a half day to several days. Board members may also be expected to spend additional time to review materials and prepare for hearings.
The Act stipulates that members of the Board shall hold office for a period of three years from the date of their appointments.

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This is the old version of this product. You can check out the updated version here.
This cable penetrator blank is provided with no hole. You can use it to seal an extra 10mm hole or to drill out to custom diameter.
- Anodized aluminum construction for corrosion resistance and high strength
- O-ring seal that works on any smooth surface
- 1 x Cable Penetrator Blank Bolt
- 1 x Cable Penetrator Nut
- 1 x O-Ring
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The Eleaf iStick 20W mod puts the power of a 2200mAh battery in the palm of your hand. Now you can vape with the big boys without breaking your back carrying around a giant mod.
This micro mod is just about 3" tall by 1.25" wide and less than an inch thick and is ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in your hand when vaping, while its super small size makes carrying around this mod extremely easy.
The Eleaf gives you control over variable wattage and voltage with its simple 3 button design, a fire button and up and down arrow buttons. Tapping the fire button 3 times will change from variable voltage to variable wattage mode, and tapping the fire button 5 times will turn the unit off for safe travel or on when you are ready to vape.
Tapping the up or down arrow buttons will vary the volts or watts in 0.1 increments, while holding one of the arrow buttons down will continue to scan until you stop it or it reaches its limit. The mod can handle 1ohm to 3ohm atomizers and can adjust from 3V - 5.5V or 2W - 20W, depending on the attached atomizer.
Internal technology detects the ohm rating of your attached atomizer in real time and adjusts the voltage and wattage parameters to a safe range. This means the mod does all of the math for you and makes sure you cannot set your volts or watts too low or high, assuring a longer life for your mod and atomizer. A digital LCD screen crisply displays the current ohm rating, voltage, and wattage setting, as well as the current battery level.
The Eleaf iStick has recessed 510 threading and includes a 510 eGo adapter, so whether you have a small clearomizer or a big tank, the Eleaf can accommodate it nicely, making this mod super compatible.
Recharge the 2200mAh battery in any USB port with the included micro USB charging cable or juice up in a wall outlet with the included adapter. Convenient passthrough capability allows you to vape while you charge, for those must have vape sessions.
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Scotty could use a helping hand to make his new website and interactive dream for Everyone. Wanting to make it the best possible site for car advice, Scotty is asking for volunteers to be moderators for On The Road With Scotty. This video shows how you can become a moderator and have a lot of fun in the bargain.
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Best Modern Horror Books
Some of the best horror books to come out the past two decades. Many of these are considered modern classics. It follows that IF you haven't read these, you should get busy; every single one is a shining example of some of the best modern horror novels ever written and sure to be considered classics in a few years.
Who is Patrick Bateman? Who does the best music? Who has the most glamorous business card? Bret Easton Ellis answers all of these questions in his masterpiece American Psycho. Readers get to dive into the dry, cold, and disturbing mind of Patrick Bateman, as he goes through his daily life, living much like the rest of us, though on second thought Patrick's daily life involves much more murder than is average.
As we step into the fancy shoes of Patrick Bateman we experience his night life. Discussing fashion, snorting cocaine, and talking about etiquette, when Bateman is done at the clubs typically he ventures out to brutally murder someone. As the story progresses, a wonderful and deeply disturbing Flow of Consciousness, Patrick begins to fall deeper into his psychosis. Murders begin to grow into more sadistic affairs, involving torture, rape, cannibalism, and necrophilia. The subject matter can at points become almost too much, but the ambiguity and questions the slow descent into madness that Bateman experiences is wonderfully thought provoking.
Once more we see, in this brilliant piece of cyclic, flow of consciousness, and out right chilling work, that wealth does not make for a happy life. Honestly it is difficult to say much more about our number one spot, as I do not want to blow the ending, I will simply encourage you, yes you, to go read it!
The Dead, I know what you are going to say; "But ... but ... but I don't know this book how can it be a classic?" Well its not, not yet anyways. It is going to be in my humble opininon a cult classic. The Dead is a fantastic book. Now it is time for a disclaimer and for me to jump on my soap box. I am a religious man, and this is a religious book, but worry not I am not here to cram the idologies and religion of this book down your throat, I am here to cram this book down your throat. It will be worth it. Next all the people I saw who did not like this book were people who had a problem with the disertation and dialogue that permiate this book. Well to them I say: "Get the fuck over it." The differences in the ideals of the characters featured in The Dead sit clsoe to the heart of the story itself and so I think they do nothing but further the goal of the book.
Now onwards. The Dead centers on a catholic zombie demon apocolypse. How much more bad ass can it get? Well I dont know because this book is about at the peak of bad assness. The story takes place after judgement day, the righetous of man kind have been taken and all that are left are the dredges of society. Now this is a scary enough concept on its own. But add on top of that bone wolves, demonic zombies, and the devil himself, and we have a story that is chilling to the core. Mark E. Rodgers builds suspense in his readers while never truly letting them rest.
Mystery, cryptic clues, murderers, and gruesome cannibalism are some of the foundations of The Silence of the Lambs, one of the greatest modern horror novels I have ever read. Centering on the characters of Hannibal Lecter, a serial killer and budding psychoanalyst, and Clarice Starling a young FBI hopeful, as they hunt a notorious budding psycho called Buffalo Bill. Delving into the world of psychology and unbelievable paranoia author Thomas Harris is a masterful artist.
Exploring the twists and turns of Harris's masterpiece readers are regaled with the story of Hannibal Lecter and Clarice Starling as they hunt Buffalo Bill. Now Bill got his wonderful nickname from his modus operandi. Buffalo Bill delights in starving fat chicks then cutting off their skin and presumably wearing it while he dances at a local club. Ok well I made that up. But the point is that Bill is a really bad guy. As the story progresses Starling, our hero, gets closer to catching Bill while getting closer in her relationship with Lecter. Manipulation abounds as all characters grow closer to their prey, some were closer than they thought before. The Silence of the Lambs is a delightful read which will have you turning pages while resisting the urge to stop altogether out of revulsion and terror!
Well here is a story that handles a huge load of meaning and depth. We Need to Talk About Kevin tackles questions like: Is evil objective or subjective, nature or nurture, or can evil be cured? We Need to Talk About Kevin is told in an epistolary style, and details numerous acts of terror propagated against protagonist Eva by none other than her son. Lionel Shriver builds a story in which the climax has already been reached, from that point the readers learn about countless terrors and petty acts of pure and unimaginable evil.
The letters in the story details the early life of Kevin and how his countless small acts of evil lead up to a horrific massacre of his schoolmates. What is perhaps more terrifying about this story is not the evil of the child Kevin (who is a remarkable archer for his age) but how quickly willing to defend him his mother is. YOUR CHILD IS PURE EVIL! ABSOLUTE AND UNREDEEMABLE EVIL! you will shout at your book quite often. You will feel rage and horror at a child, confusion at how you can be so ununderstanding of a child. One way or another We Need to Talk About Kevin is a book that you should read for the sheer and terrifying roller coaster of emotion!
The King is back for his second appearance on this list. Now I will not make a habit of refeaturing an author but I feel that this should be an exception. Stephen King is almost a godly figure in the world of literature, no other recent author can match the volume or scope of the body of his work, which is still, to this day, growing and I do not foresee it stopping until his inevitable horrific death to sate the deal he made with the devil! And that is literature in general. King is with out a doubt the most prolific modern horror writer of all time, and thus Misery is his second entry here.
When protagonist Paul Sheldon an amazing and prolific author (self insertion?) makes the terrible decision to kill antagonist Annie's favorite character in his most recent book, Annie kidnaps him, tortures him, forcing him to become addicted to pain medication. Misery is a gripping story of pain, horror, paranoia, and obsession. When read carefully and under the right lights readers could almost see King predicting his own fate as an author, though obviously in an obscenely exaggerated way. I knew Misery had to be on this list. Go read Misery!
Horror films and books are often pretty quick to put a name of a face on their antagonist. Some try but rarely succeed to simply refuse to put a face or name on it. *cough* Final Destination *cough* Other classical horrors like Bram Stoker's Dracula, make an effort, and succeed in his case, to display their villains vicariously through dialogue or a simple shadow of the character. The Ruins by Scott Smith, however, does an exceptional job of creating an environment of evil precisely because the environment is evil. The Ruins is a gritty and frightening story evolving ruins, ancient evil, and Mayans.
Scott Smith is not shy about killing his characters, in fact, he has a habit of showing his readers that he is the God of his world. When four American tourists (notice that it is never "European, Asian, or Middle Eastern" tourists. You know why? Us Americans are dumbasses that's why) take their vacation in Mexico they encounter some Mayans, which would be my first red flag seeing as how the Mayans are supposed to be pretty well extinct. All I have to say is that The Ruins was brilliant, and if you are a fan of tentacle rape (I am looking at you Japan) read it now! If not, still read it it is wonderful!
Susan Hill nails the genre, specifically she captures the essence of classical horror. Having created a creepy, English ghost story set during the Edwardian era, Hill's book has definitely earned its place as a Gothic classic.
What makes this story so provocative is how menancing the horror is. There really is no way of appeasing the antagonist which only serves to build the tension while you questions what dark secrets the woman in black harbors. You will find yourself burning through the pages trying to figure out the mystery. Hill then packages the storytelling with lyrical and vivid prose.
Interestingly and what some may not know is that this novella was adapted into two films, the recent one starring Daniel Radcliffe as the main character and the older version staring the man who played James Potter's character in the Harry Potter films as the protagonist. Bit of irony there. Anyway, it has also been made into a stage play that is the second longest-running play in the history of London's West End. With all the adaptation abound the Woman in Black is a read that will stick with readers for decades. The Woman in Black can not be overlooked in the world of horror, it is without question a Gothic and modern literary treasure!
John Dies at the End is a bit of an odd ball on this list but is none the less an amazing story. Part of a series John Dies is written by David Wong, though fairly recent I believe that John Dies at the End could well become a classic!
Popular mythology and pseudo historical demonology come together with dick jokes and absurd humor in John Dies at the End. Though it was made into a movie there is no question that it is the book, as is often the case, that really shines. While not absolutely horrifying John Dies at the End deserves its spot on any horror list; author David Wong takes his readers on a subtly unsettling, borderline disturbing ride that they will be sure to remember for some time to come. Our protagonist, also named David, one ups himself as he relates a series of bazaar events related to a mysterious paranormal drug called "Soy Sauce" to an, understandably skeptical, reporter named Arnie. All of his stories are over the top, unbelievable, and colorful each one building upon the last, culminating in an ending that isn't at all what one might expect. This one is worth the read!
Bentley Little is frankly a remarkable author, able to take the tried-and-true horror formula and work wonders with it. In The Walking, he draws from witchcraft, ancient curses and evil revenge to weave a tale that is both creepy and fun to read.
Miles Huerdeen is a detective who takes on a seemingly typical stalking case only to find himself in the middle of some bizarre supernatural phenomenon that threatens to destroy the world. What he finds is a string of horrific murders as well as more than one walking corpse; all these events eventually tie together, and Miles plays a more important role than he ever could realize. Everything keeps pointing to Wolf Canyon which was once home to a thriving witch community but is now under water between two dams. Miles starts to uncover the government secret of the canyon as well as long-buried secrets involving his father and a vile curse spoken by an ancient being.
Reading any Little novel is always a roller coaster ride. He is quite adept at setting mood and pace, and his plots are typically imaginative and captivating. The Walking is a typical Little novel, that said The Walking is worth the time to read and truly deserving of its spot on my Top 25 Classic Horror Novels!
In the grim darkness of the far future there is only war! But what makes this future so terrible, so dark, so grimdark? The Horus Heresy tells the story of how the far future became so fucked up. Though The Horus Heresy is a story told by many books and authors (Thirty to be more close) I chose it for this list because each of the books brings a new kind of fear, and introduce you to new vistas of horror and madness. Taking a page from Lovecraft's mythos, the universe of the 41st millennium features overarching cosmic horrors, mind breaking terror, and beings beyond comprehension.
Travel through the gore-splattered and viscera-smeared battle fields of future wars.
Detailing an archtypal fall from grace the Horus Heresy depicts the story of the Emperor of Mankind's favored son as he ventures throughout the galaxy reconquering it in his father's name, and eventually learning that not all things are as black and white as his father's Imperial Truth says it is, even the Emperor himself. The Horus Heresy is well worth the time it will take to travel through its action packed volumes, the distinct and visceral descriptions of violence and wonderful fears born of things greater than one's self have landed the Horus Heresy at our number ten spot! And always remember, it is better to die for the Emperor than to live for yourself!
Now in this list of modern classics I have made some odd choices, some choices that are odd in subject rather than my choice of them. If you can navigate my wording there read on. Now on this list perhaps the only book that can match Piercing in out right strange, aside from Geek Love, is the Choir of Ill Children. Now I am not one to judge a book by its cover but the Choir of Ill Children caught my attention by its name alone and has since remained one of my most beloved books.
The Choir of Ill Children takes us to the forsaken township of Kingdom Come, which is a very strange name for a town. For some odd reason Kingdom Come seems to draw all the misfits and monsters which abound in this horrifying novel. Main character Thomas has three brothers, or is it one brother? It gets terribly hard to remember as his brother/s are/is conjoined triplets with separate bodies but one shared brain. Yeah. Horror in this book is a creeping sense of menace and a terribly almost crushing sense that nothing will ever be right again. Readers who are, like me, into the bazaar should spare no time in getting their hands on the Choir of Ill Children!
The horror genre is ever evolving, and I think that Piercing by Ryu Murakami is a prime example of the a new direction that horror is taking in recent years. Now I will notate that Piercing is not a truly classic modern horror book but I feel that It could be. Bringing some fucked up desires to the forefront of the readers mind Piercing will immerse readers into the mind of a sick and twisted individual. If you can navigate the difficult words and the unidentifiable landmarks Piercing is for you.
Piercing is set in Tokyo and follows Kawashima Masayuki trying to come to terms with his overwhelming and one hundred percent fucked up desire to stab his infant child with an Ice Pick. He finally resolves to divert the impulse (seriously how can one simply feel like stabbing a baby?) into an unsuspecting prostitute(who is quite used to being pierced.) However as he begins to execute his meticulous crime everything, including his past, begins to unravel. Now if you can handle the unbelievable and screwed up (did I mention that it is really crazy) desire to stab a baby I qould highly reccomend Piercing to you! Seriously its really messed up.
Geek Love, Geek Love, what can I say about Geek Love. Well there is plenty that I can say about it. I love this book because it is one hundred percent unique, it carries themes which will haunt readers for the rest of their natural or unnatural lives. David Hughes deals with cults and brings up an almost completely forgotten culture. The Freak Show Culture. This Not only are creak shows entertaining, but they are creepy and they seem to be almost entirely meant for the purpose of horrifying outsiders. Being on the outside of this culture I must say that Geek Love brings another level of unique fear to the experience of reading it.
Geek Love takes place in two timelines. In the first one we experience the time and life of Arty, a budding leader of a horrific cult which encourages its members to amputate increasingly large portions of their body to become more like their "ambivalent" leader, who is himself severely deformed. The second timeline picks up in the life of a young girl who was somehow psychically impregnated and such, you know average stuff. Where things get freaky is she has a tail and is a stripper. Flaunting her tail as a feature to her act she is approached by a woman who apparently gets her kicks by convincing beautiful women to get disfiguring surgeries for money. Needless to say Geek Love is a unique and scary ride!
The Road is a bleak and dismal look into a frightening, not too unbelievable future. I remember when I first heard about this, it was about three years ago and I noticed the movie rendition on the rack in Family Video. I had been fighting the urge to rent it and find out what it was about. The decision was made for me when I asked an employee if I should rent it and he said: "I cried at the end of this movie. I heard the book was worse." Well I knew at that point that the book would be something I would have to get before watching it. I must say it is a heartbreaking and terrifying tale.
The Road is the story of the journey of a father and a son, also known as the man and the boy, who are traveling the wastes of modern civilization after an unnamed cataclysm. Cannibalism and violence permeate the landscape as the son and father duo etch out a painful and endlessly threatened life in the ruins of the modern world. Horrors in the road are so much more awful because of the fact that they are all very possible, and have all happened in some respect at some point in time. The Road is a great and thought provoking read that should be on anyone's top 25 list!
Perfume: The Story of Murder is a brilliant and rich story telling of the life of a young man who smells like ... nothing. Thats really it this kid smells like nothing at all. The story takes place across Europe and encompasses everything from abandonment to loss to obsession. Author Patrick Süskind (give that one a try) bridges some terrible rivers to tell the story of Grenouille, the boy with no scent.
Perfume: The Story of Murder is quite a journey, a very expansive one. Telling the life of prior mentioned Grenouille from birth, his terrible and sad birth. I mean really I must go on about this, his mother pushed him out of her vagina AT WORK, and what did she do? She kept right on working. She cut his umbilical cord and simply buried him in some fish leaving him to die. Of all the fucked up ways to enter the world this must make the top ten. Maybe I will make a list. But anyways, the horror of this story comes long after birth, after his first job and the death of his mentor. But if I told you about it it would give away almost all the fear there is to be found. Perfume is a masterpiece of horror that has stood and will stand the test of time.
The Master of Modern Horror makes his debut on this list with Under the Dome. A fantastic story of terror, control, and big brother Under the Dome was, and this is entirely speculation on my part, perhaps Kings way of letting the world know that he is still around, he is still relevant, and he is still the king. King brings us the plights of a small town in what appears to be the center of all evil Maine as a unique and horrible calamity descends on them.
Under the Dome is a social study I would say, the story of a town that undergoes a terrible transformation as they are completely sealed off from the outside world when "the Dome" descends. The Dome is semipermeable and serves mysterious purposes. As the story progresses readers are in for a treat as brutality and power struggle ensue as the members of the town trapped within the Dome vie for power and control over the city. This is an example of the trend within modern classics, which basically says "We stopped looking for monsters under our beds when we discovered they were in our heads" King's Under the Dome is a masterpiece and will soon be considered a classic I am sure.
The House of Leaves is a very unique entry in this list as it has an extremely unique literary style which I found rather fascinating. Now many readers will note that they have seen this book in 20189513541 Top X lists. But very few of them can say exactly why. Well the reason why is for the same reason I listed above. House of Leaves is absurdly unique. Paranoia, storyception (which is to say stories within stories within stories at nausium), and mind bogglingness build a shaky foundation upon which a strong and compelling narrative rests.
Whovians will litter this story with references, and to be honest I have to say that I was deeply tempted to do the same. House of Leaves is about a house that grows on the inside, becoming larger. The changes and growths are subtle at first, the house growing a door that was unexpected. Measurements showed the inside of the house was larger than on the outside, starting out small but as the story progresses the difference becomes staggering. I can not resist. It's bigger on the inside. There thats my reference, combined with the Horus Heresy that will max me out on my allowed references for this list. I must say that the House of Leaves is a must for anyone looking for modern classics!
Clive Barker is a man of many talents, he is a writer, a video game designer, and even a director. Barker's body of work is insane, bearing that in mind, I knew that Barker had to have an entry in this list, and truthfully it came down between the Books of Blood, and The Damnation Game. I decided eventually that the damnation game deserved this spot more, I feel it has more qualification as a classic. Combining addictions and the classic Faustian deal Barker tells a brilliant story with a fantastic title, masterful writing, and strong classic themes.
The Damnation Game tells the story of Marty Strauss, a gambling addict, and Mr. Whitehead, an obscenely rich man who is stupid enough to not only make a deal with Mamoulian, a devil figure, but to hire a gambling addict to protect him from the threat of a devil figure. Readers get to learn about the life of the rich man, and explore the powers of the mysterious Mamoulian, and plumb the depths of terror. Mr. Whitehead and Marty Strauss are locked in a battle of wits and cunning with Mamoulian as they engage over the fate of Whitehead's soul. Despite some terrible character names, the Damnation Game is a brilliant book by a skilled man, which I consider to be a classic!
The Throne of Bones is a collection of short stories that are frankly, unsettling. This is a work of art, literature which forced the author to pen it. Author Brian bring is some of the most iconic story mechanics and puts unique spins on them. The Throne of Bones will bring readers face to face with star-crossed lovers, crazed zealots, stalwart heroes, bloodthirsty renegade armies, hideous monsters, likeable misfits, necromancers, flesh eating corpses, and dusty tombs. McNaughton's Throne of Bones won the World Fantasy Award. And even now sixteen years later the short stories of the Throne of Bones series are relevant, fresh, and daring.
The titular Throne of Bones sequence, made up of about six stories, should prove weird and jarring even to mature dark fantasy readers. Bringing in elements of suspense, gore, and escapism, McNaughton tells many tales within the bounds of the Throne of Bones, weaving a detailed picture of the dismal existence within this dark fantasy universe. Don't be mistaken, though Throne of Bones is decidedly a dark fantasy, readers should not expect a sword and sorcery. Throne of Bones is a terrifying look into a dark world, striped with fear, loathing, ghoul sex, hatred, and love. Never underestimate the small press, take some time to read the Throne of Bones.
Sarah Langan is an author who delivers great books which carry quite a bit of weight. Mrs. Langan has won the Bram Stoker award three times. This is a prestigious award that is not handed out without true merit of the work. Now in The Missing Langan tells us another zombie story, though thankfully this is not the tired; few survivors of the zombie apocalypse story that has popped up quite a lot in the last decade. The Missing is the story of a zombie outbreak that takes off from the start and doesn't slow down until its almost over.
The Missing picks up in a remote, but wealthy community in Maine, catastrophe abounds as the small town of Bedford is wiped out by an environmental disaster. Deciding for some fucked up reason, that it's a good idea to take a bunch of children to a washed out graveyard, protagonist Lois takes her third grade class to Bedford where the shit inevitably hits the fan as a unbelievably dickish third grader discovers an ancient terror which will unleash a flesh eating (more or less) plague, the likes of which have never been seen before (outside of every zombie movie ever) upon the world. The Missing is a thrilling tale of horror that is easy to read but hard to put down.
We all, and by we and all I mean anyone who has a love of horror books, has a special place in their heart for morbid collection. In Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill details the life of a man who collects such strange objects simply for the thrill of owning them. Bringing in elements of paranoia, ghost horror, obsession, and a unique visceral fear Hill advocates not going to the Goodwill and buying used clothes, but instead going out of one's way to purchase new clothes.
An aging rock star with the astonishingly tacky name Judas has decided that his collection of horrific items is too small for his tacky tastes. So he decides to procure the funeral suit of a dead man. You know that seems like a brilliant idea right? It only had a decomposing person in it, a quick wash and its good as new right? Well it would seem that all the detergent in the world does little to exercise an evil, murderous, and obsessively controlling spirit, though I am sure Tide is working on a detergent for that exact purpose. Heart-Shaped Box is a unique ghost story that brings to the table some interesting concepts that imply that some emotions survive death, this is a book that readers will either hate or love, but it is none the less becoming a classic.
Zombie books are ... up and down. You will notice, you WILL NOTICE, that on this list there are a surprising number of zombie entries. Over the past decades zombies have come into their own as a staple in pop culture. As have vampires. With the recent increase in their popularity both genre's have received near castrating blows by romance authors with a thing for necrophilia. Thankfully Max Brooks is here to tell us that zombies are not simply "misunderstood" and can not be cured and will not fall in love with you. Sorry anyone who has a dead flesh fetish.
Brooks tells the story of a gruesome almost apocalypse brought about by zombies. The novel is a collection of individual accounts, where the narrator is an agent of the United Nations Postwar Commission ten years after the Zombie War. Other passages record a decade-long desperate war against the zombie plague, as experienced by people of various nationalities. The personal accounts also describe the social, political, religious and environmental changes that resulted from the war. Terror in this novel comes from the realism of it all. Brooks' apocolypse feels like it could happen tomorrow, almost as though one might wake up with a zombie gnawing on their leg. Thinking of it now you might aught to go check to be sure the world is not on fire. If it is not I encourage you to go pick up this soon to be classic!
Paranoia and questions abound in the horror thriller Three. (the one with the backwards e which forms the number three making the book very difficult to find in library's) Three brings readers the story of Kevin Parson an innocuous figure, a first-year seminary student who fumbles with basic cell phone technology and buries himself in books, particularly novels, of all kinds. Somehow this seemingly innocent person has a dark past that he would rather disappear completely, unfortunately for him some mysterious figure is out to make sure that exactly that does not happen.
With the advent of a vicious murderer who for some reason seems to be targeting Kevin. Our story turns down a dark path as Kevin races to discover the identity of this killer while remaining alive which is surprisingly important to the discovery of a murderer's identity. Dekker relies on stories and lessons derived from Christian scripture to paint a picture of evil and to almost literally drag his character Kevin through hell. As Kevin draws closer to the dangerous Slater, the murderer, Kevin learns that perhaps this evil is closer to home than he had hoped it to be.
As far as horror stories go Three may not be the most terrible in scope and fear, but it Dekker builds a wonderful sense of paranoia and leaves questions readers will spend years answering!
Winning the Bram Stoker Award The Cipher is a bleak and dark work. I dare say it is grim dark. The Cipher brings readers into the bleak bleak bleak life of several artists and their daily struggles. Perhaps this is a criticism of art as a job, or perhaps it was a meant for a simple plot device. Either way the "protagonists" Nakota and Nicholas discover a dark hole in their floor. Not just a "dark" hole but a borderline sentient living darkness. Nakota, conniving, manipulative, angular, and demanding, constantly pressures Nicholas to fuck with the dark hole which they had decided to name the Funhole, the original working title of the book.
As the story progresses for some unknowable reason Nakota and Nicholas decide that fucking with the Funhole is a good idea, and thus they begin to lower living things into it. They start with bugs, move on to mice, and eventually something much more personal. Each thing comes back fundamentally altered and for the most part, dead. Lowering a camcorder they could barely afford into the Funhole Nicholas and Nakota view the recording which in straight up defiance of horror standard worked without flaw or exploding. What came back was a terrible visage of horrible deformity. The Cipher is a one of a kind ride which will stick with readers for quite a while.
Let the Right One In is absolutely stunning. It is a story of love and hate, of fear and paranoia. A vampire story that brings fear back to the genre where, for some time, "authors" have been on trips for fanservice. Fans do not know what they want, fans are drones, and as such need to be told what they want. Therefore I tell them they don't want the glittery pansy ass vampires of the Twilight series. They want the dark, controlling, and horrible blood dinkers presented in Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist.
Lindqvst brings many elements into his masterpiece which tells the story of Oskar and Eli and their budding friendship. Readers soon learn that Eli is a vampire who was turned as a child. Eli uses a human, whom is in love with Eli, to procure blood from unsuspecting people in exchange for money, though the person would gladly do this dirty work for Eli if they could only be intimate. As the story progresses our protagonist Oskar gets his fucking game on and fights back against his tormentors which promptly results in even more bullying. Eli helps Oskar with his bully problem in a gruesome manner. Let the Right One In is a wonderful story that is well worth the read and is the perfect way to start off our list!


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The home renovation business is booming. In Canada alone, construction trends have been hedging towards fixer-uppers instead of breaking new ground. But while many of us are looking forward to those new countertops and kitchen tiles, our renos sometimes reveal some especially ugly problems. Rotted floors and crummy contractors are just a couple of the costly conundrums you could come across when tackling a new project. If you're feeling the pinch, you can better manage your finances and save with Manulife One, an all-in-one account that combines your mortgage, line of credit, chequing and savings into a single account. Plus, you can access the equity in your home up to your borrowing limit to pay for those unexpected reno costs. Manulife One gives you the flexibility to live more freely and complete your dream renovation. Below, you'll find just a few home makeover horror stories that'll make you want to be prepared financially for life's surprises.
When it rains, it pours: compound reno problems
When Surrey, B.C. homeowner Gillian Hunter and her husband bought their then 40-year old, two-storey home in 2005, they knew they had to do major renovations. But they had been thrown some costly curveballs along the way. Building a man cave in the basement, for instance, was put on hold when a broken dishwasher line caused significant water damage in a neighbouring room. "It needed to be fixed or else we would end up with mold in the drywall," Hunter said.
Unfortunately, when workers were brought in to do the fix they found their problems were greater than replacing soggy drywall. Stressed and bowing, the beams required an immediate fix. The initially planned drywall installation was delayed for a few days so contractors could throw up some strong, new beams in the floors. While a necessity, the extra reno more than doubled the project's cost.
Shoddy jobs from bad contractors
While major, multi-room renovations take time, some homeowners have unfortunately come face-to-face with projects that seem to never end. Jay Timmons and Rick Olson had been so impressed with a builder that remodeled their first floor that they hired him again to do the rest of the home. However, problems arose the second time around. A proposed one-year project turned into two years of delays, burst pipes, disrupted living conditions, and a 70 per cent cost hike. The contractor eventually abandoned the project.
"The contractor reassured us that everything was fine but kept asking for extra money," Timmons told the Washington Post in 2016. "We were stunned to get a bill of $100,000 in overage charges, particularly when our project wasn't finished."
Unexpected foundation problems can crack your plans
Toronto resident Anna Bilyj had renovated her 80-year old home a few times, and had "always saved for more, just in case." The latest project involved putting up a porch fence and some basic foundation maintenance, though some aging concrete put a crack in the original plan.
"The work that had to be done on the parging required sandblast cleaning of the side to get rid of any old concrete that would cause leaks in the foundation," she said, adding that workers had to take some more drastic measures. "They cut off the old cement...and then they parged the house once that was cleaned up."
What should have been a one-day job stretched out to four, with the additional manpower costing the homeowner an extra $2,500.
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Expert Nandan Gijare: SAN and NAS technologies are hot
Nandan Gjare share's his predictions on SAN and NAS technologies, content networking and the WLAN market.
Another technology to look for in 2005 is content networking. It has already picked up steam over the course of this past year and it is expected to grow further in 2005. This would be mainly used by service providers and very large organizations, which have distributed users accessing data, which is centrally located.
Finally, wireless LANs have already captured a substantial portion of LAN market, and they are expected to grow further in 2005. Due to the higher data speeds now supported by wireless LANs and enhanced security options available to the users, wireless LAN technology is going to pick up very fast in 2005. Small, medium and large organizations are all going to adopt this technology equally.
Nandan Gijare, CCNA, CCNP, MCSE
Nandan has more than seven years experience in the networking industry. He began his career as a Network Administrator at CMC Limited in 1997. In this role he was involved in complex LAN and WAN design and implementations. At CMC he worked on various technologies including routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, etc.), switching (Spanning Tree, VTP, multicasting, etc.), WAN technologies (ATM, ISDN, Frame Relay, MPLS, QoS etc.) His favorite field is routing, and he is well versed in VoIP based network design and implementation.


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At Toyota, we talk about kaizen or continuous improvement, and this is one of the core elements of the Toyota Production System. It's easy to say but how do we actually walk the talk, especially in the eyes of customers?In 2013 Toyota NZ introduced Customer Radar to help us do this. We now get almost instantaneous feedback from more customers than ever before. We can see the results online and in real time. Customer Radar has revolutionised our customer feedback process. One of the unique advantages of Customer Radar is that it is so easy for our customers to provide feedback without feeling pressured. In addition to the customer experience insights and benchmarking Customer Radar provides, we also receive live alerts from any dissatisfied customers. The ability to deal with issues quickly and efficiently means we have the opportunity to retain more business by being proactive with customers and demonstrate our commitment to providing the best experience possible.
We implemented Customer Radar to give our customers a voice in our business. It helps us to find out what we were doing well, and on the odd occasion if we do not deliver on their expectations, we can do something about it quickly. We are the leading provider of water coolers in a market that has become highly competitive, so it's important to provide a better experience than our competitors for us to be able to stay ahead of the game.We have found that Customer Radar has given us a level of transparency with our customers and opened a line of communication that we have never had before. Our team love the feedback our customers provide, because they know it's real and honest. We have gone from having a couple of customers give feedback per month to hundreds. Every company should give their customers a voice in this day and age and Customer Radar is the best way to do it.
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Harper predicts minority, but Dion still hopes to win
Speaking in French in Saint-Tite, Que., he said Sunday that "the next government will probably be a minority, Liberal or Conservative." Saint-Tite is about 150 kilometres southwest of Quebec City.
Harper has not been in the habit of forecasting the election outcome, although he said "we believe in all likelihood it will be a minority" when he called the vote on Sept. 7.
Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion is still pushing for victory. "I'm working to win," he said Sunday, even though polls suggest the Liberals are lagging the Tories by nine percentage points.
In his comments Sunday, Harper said whatever the outcome of the election, the Bloc Québécois will be outside of the government. "They will only be spectators," and have no plan to deal with the economic problems.
Harper has been campaigning in Quebec, where the Conservatives had hoped to make big gains at the BQ's expense. But the Bloc support has been growing, polls indicate.
When the election was called, the Conservatives and Liberals both held 11 Quebec seats, and the Bloc 48. The NDP held one, Independents two and two were vacant.
Meanwhile, the Conservatives have 35 per cent of national support, while the Liberals are at 26 per cent, the Canadian Press/Harris-Decima poll suggested Sunday.
The NDP sit at 18 per cent, the Bloc 10 per cent and the Green party nine, the running four-day poll indicated.
The poll was based on 1,284 interviews done between Wednesday and Saturday. It has a margin of error of 2.7 per cent, 19 times out of 20.
While focusing on the Bloc, Harper warned that a Liberal minority government would produce deficits and a recession.
Dion has repeatedly denied that. He charged on Sunday that Harper has falsely painted the Liberals' Green Shift plan — which features a tax on carbon fuels and offsetting individual and business tax cuts — as a tax grab.
"Stephen Harper built his campaign on a lie. He must lose on this lie," Dion said.
Campaigning in Ontario, the Liberal leader urged voters not to split the anti-Conservative vote by supporting NDP or the Green Party candidates.
"The only job a vote for Jack Layton is going to save is a Stephen Harper's job," Dion said, referring to the NDP leader's emphasis on heading off more industrial job losses.


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A Brief History
The Innovative Mom was borne out of my experience as a Mother, wife, single mom, teacher, employee, financier, real estate agent, chef, mechanic, handy chick, friend, lover, driver, physician (or maybe his assistant) and so many more hats that were worn. It is borne out of being homeless, exhausted, sad and lonely but knowing deep within that I was The Innovative Mom and dreaming, planning and execution were the only option. It was borne out of such a deep and endearing love for my children that I needed to survive and continue to give hope to them by maintaining hope within myself. When tired = motivated, sleepy = alert, lonely = love, exhaustion = creativity, 24 hours = time.....this was when I realized I.M. strong, dare I say powerful, I.M. kind, I.M. gentle, I.M. loving, I.M. creative, I.M. Innovative! This is my platform to help mothers become the women that they dream of during car rider line, grocery store trips, late nights and early mornings! We are Innovators! We are .. The Innovative Mom!
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Elena is a happy single mom of five children with a love and advocacy for moms and family. During her career of over 20 years in Healthcare, her volunteer work included teaching Survival Skills for Women, creating and managing a clothing and career programs for moms, teaching parenting classes for United Way and serving on the Board of Directors for GA Legal Services for 8 years. She's relentless in her pursuit to unify moms globally so that the world can see how much we have in common as humans while we enjoy our cultural differences. Her vision is to engage moms to enhance their views of being "just a mom" by opening up doors of opportunities worldwide that increases their exposure, peaks their interest and encourage action to seek out the life they'd like during all stages of motherhood.
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Hi! So..... I tried filming the first episode of #SundaySupdates last night and let's just say that things went TERRIBLY. A fire was almost started, I burned myself a whole lot, corn exploded, and hot oil went EVERYWHERE.
On top of that? The video stopped recording so there's not even hilarious content to show you.
BUT I AM NOT GIVING UP. Instead I'm tweaking.
Next week I'm going to try again, but with a small change, possibly two:
- I'm making it a Q&A.
- I'm thinking of maybe making it a livestream?
This is where you come in! Leave a comment below if you think I should livestream it, and if you have a question, either post it as a comment here or send it to me on Twitter using the hashtag #SundaySupdate.
Oh, and to make up for it, here is a picture of our adorable new puppy just being the cutest:
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'The Bachelorette: The Men Tell All' Recap: Keeping it 100
Warning: This recap for the 'Men Tell All' episode of The Bachelorette contains spoilers.
Welcome to the penultimate week of Rachel's "journey," rose lovers!
Yep, it's time to revisit all the "drama" and "controversy" and "heartbreak" from the past 9 weeks — which will be far more tolerable if you play the "take a shot every time some dude you don't recognize speaks" drinking game. We're lookin' at you, pal.
But first, filler!
Did any of us really need to relive those moments featuring Kasey, Kalon, Clint, Chad, some random dudes from Andi's season, Kaitlyn's hate tweets — and the highly awkward gender reveal of Ashley and JP's baby? Of course not. That time would have been better spent grilling Dean about his weird tsunami hairdo.
Still, the crowd LOVES him.
At last, it's time for the awkward reunions.
Lucas says he still doesn't understand why Blake was "obsessing" over him in the house, but before Blake can really respond, Adam jumps in with the joke he must have been practicing in front of the mirror for weeks: "There was so much Whaboom, where it should just kind of been like, 'Whabye.'" Nailed it, bro!
Chris Harrison then turns the conversation to DeMario — who, it should be noted, will only make one very oblique reference to the Bachelor in Paradise s**tshow tonight, because Team Bachelorette is apparently saving that for a separate DeMario-Corinne interview special. Instead, DeMario is here tonight to defend himself against Girlfriendgate.
Sure, says DeMario, I had sexual relations with that woman — but she was nothing more than a "side chick."
"You can boo me, but I'm keepin' it real," DeMario tells the crowd.
Harrison counters that DeMario told him on tape that he and Lexi had dated, but DeMario just continues to deny it, while also dropping some kind of expletive-laded reference to President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky. Dean, bless his heart, puts an end to the discussion by declaring that while DeMario made "some stupid decisions," at least he's not a piece of human garbage like Whaboom or Lee. Solid point, sir. Let's move on.
Oh God, now it's Iggy's turn to defend himself.
We feel you, Josiah.
"Look, I have no problem being opinionated," says Iggy. "My responsibility at the time was to be honest with this woman that I was really, really attracted to… I would do it again." I wonder if he would say the same thing about choosing to wear that Mr. T chain to the taping.
If you went to refill your wine glass during Iggy's brief moment in the spotlight, hustle on back to the couch now, because it's time for Kenny vs. Lee. Or more accurately, it's time for the other guys to talk s**t about Lee and his less-than-inclusive attitudes. "Kenny might have been the most well-liked guy in the house, and it's hard to say the same about Lee," says Dean, who was apparently nominated by Team Bachelorette to be their Spokesperson Against Racism. "And when you have literally 30 people on your side versus one person, it's clear who the person in the right is and who is wrong."
While Adam jumps in to say that Lee's claim that Kenny tried to pull him out of a van in Hilton Head was simply "not true," DeMario comes to the tiny white Southerner's defense: "When all my s**t was going on, Lee reached out to me first," he says. "The Lee I know was a very genuine guy." Will agrees, saying that he had a decent relationship with Lee for most of the show, and that he was surprised and "disappointed" to learn about Lee's racist tweets. Even Kenny notes that his conflict with Lee "didn't feel like racism… It really just felt like, this dude's out of his league."
This goes on and on, with the Kenny asserting that he did his best to take the high road so as not to disgrace himself in the eyes of his daughter, McKenzie, and the guys insisting that they never once witnessed Kenny being "aggressive." Lee, meanwhile, hasn't said anything — and when he finally does start talking, it's clear he's in Redemption Tour mode. First, Lee admits that Kenny didn't actually try to pull him out of a van ("Yeah, no s**t," notes Kenny drily), and then he apologizes for not being a "better friend."
Okay thanks, Captain Understatement. And then, in an effort to wash away all the bitterness of the Lee-Kenny feud, Harrison surprises Kenny with the news that McKenzie is actually backstage. And you guys, she's carrying a rose for her Dad.
Dammit, I hate when this stupid show makes me cry! "I'm proud of you," McKenzie tells her Dad. "You were, like, number eight." And her little face, when Chris Harrison announces that the show is sending them to Disneyland to celebrate Kenny's birthday?
My stone-cold heart just can't handle this much sweetness. Good thing it's time to talk to Lee.
"I should have been a better friend," Lee repeats, after noting that sometimes his "facetious" sense of humor does not come across well. Yeah, the guys aren't buying it. "While the episodes were airing, you did not take to social media once to denounce anything that you were saying or doing," snaps Dean. "In fact, you were promoting your actions every single time on Instagram… Now that you're in the hot seat, now that 18 people are calling you on your s**t, this is the moment when you're saying sorry." Dean's got an excellent point, but I almost missed it because I was so busy puzzling over his bizarre hair.
Anyhow, all the guys want Lee to truly apologize — not just for "ruffling feathers" in the house, but also for things like this:
"For me to read that out loud makes me feel unbelievable uncomfortable," says Harrison. "When you see it now… how do you feel about it?" Oh, you know, Lee feels like he has "a lot to learn" in "that area" (meaning, what, common human decency?) and that his statements were "inconsiderate." But once again, the Men Tell All's titular men are not having it. "Everybody's sorry when they get caught," says Kenny. Josiah takes it a step further, walking on to the stage and sitting down next to Lee on the couch. If Lee really believes the NAACP is like the KKK — "people who hung my ancestors," notes Josiah — why did he come on a show with a black Bachelorette?
"I don't like racism at all," counters Lee. "And when I woke up and I saw that those [tweets] came out, it hurt me a lot, and I started thinking about how reckless…"
At this point, Lee is shouted down by the other bachelors, who know they didn't just hear Lee say those racist tweets hurt him. "When you woke up the next day and you realized that you sent those racist-ass tweets, the next day did you go, 'I, Lee, denounce these tweets'?" asks DeMario. "Or did you wait a year and nine days to be on this stage right now, and now are you saying it?"
Clearly the answers to those questions are "No" and "yes," but instead Lee mumbles something about not intending "for it to come out the way that it did. It cut it in half when it released it onto Twitter from my Facebook." Okay, so the message was truncated — so what did Lee intend for it to mean, in its full and glorious context?
Yeah, Lee's got nothin' — unless, for some reason, Team Bachelorette edited his answer out. He will say he denounces those tweets, and reiterates that the KKK tweet was only part of his full post on FB. (But what did the rest of that post say? He doesn't explain, and as far as I can tell his personal profile page is private.) So Anthony tries the direct approach to get Lee to say something — anything — reflective about his past behavior: "Are your actions motivated by racist thoughts that are implicitly embedded in your mentality?"
Short answer: Maybe? "I was lacking, and I did things that were wrong," says Lee. "I am grateful that I have people in my life now that make me not like I was when I made a racist comment. I completely denounce that, and I denounce that Lee. And… I want to learn." Lee adds that he's sorry for being "ignorant in those subjects" — and the guys finally decide to accept his apology.
Okay, great. Let us never speak of this drama again. We have more pressing matters to cover: Like Dean's heartbreak. (And his camo tux.) ((And his hair.)) I know, I know, I should leave the poor guy alone — especially when he's talking so thoughtfully about his very emotional hometown visit. "That was the realest, most raw moment that I had throughout the entire experience," says Dean. "Had I not gone there with Rachel, I don't think that I ever would have addressed the feelings that I had suppressed for so long." Harrison doesn't dwell too long on the catharsis, though, because he wants to make sure everyone knows Dean will be in Paradise with these bozos come August 14:
Hey, look who's here — the Queen herself!
Rachel's barely up there a minute though before Dean joins her to learn more about why she sent him packing in Dallas. "I am just still kind of confused about why you told me you were falling in love with me, and then I got the boot, like, four days later." Of course, as Rachel tries to explain herself, all I could do was study Dean's entire lewk.
Though Rachel insists she meant it when she said she was falling in love with him too, Dean wonders now if she just said it because she felt bad for him after the disastrous family visit. "I'm sorry that's how you feel," she responds. "But if you know me, I never say anything just to say something — at all."
They hug it out, and Harrison pivots to DeMario. "Who?" asks Rachel jokingly.
Rachel dismisses her former suitor with a shrug. "For me, the dishonesty was like, 'All right, you gotta go.'" Roger that!
As for The Kenny and Lee Situation, Rachel tells Kenny she was "disappointed" in how he handled it — because he's clearly the bigger man (literally and figuratively). "Lee was Lee," she says. "I wish you could have just realized that was background noise."
As for Lee? Well, sir, don't come for our Bachelorette (or her men) unless she sends for you. "I'd be more than happy to give you a black history lesson," says Rachel. "A lesson on women's rights — you know what I'm saying?"
God willing, this will be the last we hear from this dude.
Harrison wraps things up by letting some of the other guys ask whatever burning questions they have for Rachel — but mostly they all just want to say how great she is and how they understand why she made the choices she did. All of them, that is, except for Fred. He's pretty annoyed that Rachel didn't give him a chance. "I thought that because I knew you, that I could bring a level of comfort to you," he says. "But the reaction that you gave me was one that I least expected." Still, he's "so happy" to see her happy, so yay?
Let's give Kenny the last word.
Damn right. Now, on to the bloopers!
The best of the bloopers involve food: Josiah stuffing his face with oysters and Norwegian hors d'oeuvres, Rachel munching chips while preparing to send Josiah home, and Dean's disgusting gum storage. ("How is that gross? It's my ear." Blech.)
Speaking of gross, Team Bachelorette made sure to zoom in on DeMario just as Harrison faked out the crowd by announcing a "sneak peek of the exciting and already controversial new season of Bachelor in Paradise."
You can exhale, pal — the promo won't air until next week.
Welp, rose lovers, we've almost made it to the end — and I want to know what you thought about tonight's Men Tell All. Did Lee redeem himself at all? Should Dean skip Paradise and head right to the Bachelor mansion? And am I paranoid to think that Mike Fleiss is already grooming McKenzie to be the Bachelorette in about 15 years? Post your thoughts now! And stay tuned for Chris Harrison's behind-the-scenes blog, coming Tuesday. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go watch that Dave Chappelle routine about OJ.
The Bachelorette airs Mondays at 8 p.m. on ABC.
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Eco-friendly bedroom refresh
Eco-friendly bedroom refresh
Our bedroom is a sanctuary, a place to relax and recharge. While it may not be as focal as the living room or kitchen, a cluttered, poorly designed bedroom can affect quality of sleep, which can affect mood, productivity and emotional balance!
Creating a space that is beautiful and healthy is always our goal, yet the prevalence of synthetic materials in our homes- from the paint on the walls to the furniture- makes this a challenge. Synthetic materials give off toxins that are detrimental to our health. Long-term exposure can cause an array of health problems, from headaches to respiratory and neurological issues. Small changes can make a big impact on the quality of air inside our homes, and many companies now offer healthier products that are safe for the home and look great too!
Let's start with the walls…
Whether you love a clean white space or lots of pattern, the wall options are endless. A fresh coat of paint can instantly refresh the look and feel of a room, and companies like Farrow & Ball and Benjamin Moore now offer lines of non-toxic interior paint. For those of you who want more visual interest on a wall, we love the look of a wallpapered feature wall behind the bed. Our Blackish Magic wallpaper in white would be a great, subtle pick. For a bolder look, our Cascade designs in Mauve or Indigo both infuse energy and texture into a room. An oversized ornate mirror would finish this look off glamorously. (Spoiler alert: We have an exciting new collection coming soon, which includes some sophisticated, show-stopping murals so keep those eyes peeled!)
The Mattress Matters:
The bed is the foundation of the bedroom…obviously. What is not so obvious is that most conventional mattresses are made of synthetic materials that emit VOCs (volatile organic compounds), and mattresses made after 2007 legally must be treated with flame-retardant chemicals, which are super toxic. Avoid petroleum-based polyester, nylon, and polyurethane foam. Instead, look for mattresses made using natural latex (derived from the rubber plant), and certified organic components, such as untreated wool, which is naturally fire and dust mite resistant, and organic cotton.
We encourage finding a local natural mattress store where you can try before you buy…or, check out Tuft & Needle, Intellibed, Nest and loom & leaf who all offer a 3+ month trial period.
Better Bedding:
Many bedding components also contain synthetics. Look for bedding made with organic natural fibers from plants (linen, bamboo, cotton), or animals (wool and alpaca).
A company that we've partnered with on our throw pillows is Malpaca. Malpaca makes organic bedding and pillows using domestic alpaca fiber, which is naturally flame resistant, hypoallergenic, and completely sustainable. Oh, and it feels amazing too!
Updating bedding is also a great way to freshen up your bedroom each season. For spring and summer, we love crisp white bedding with brightly patterned decorative pillows. For fall and winter, try an all over print with some luxe knit throw blankets for added coziness. Kate, our elworthy studio designer, recently updated her bedding with a neutral linen set from Coyuchi. It is the perfect foundation for layering patterned pillows and blankets!
Green-ify with Greenery
Having lots of beautiful plants indoors adds life, color, and style to any space, but more importantly, they have purifying benefits and promote healthy sleeping patterns. According to the EPA, the average home's interior air is three times more polluted than outdoor air! Yikes. Indoor plants remove these toxic gases by absorbing them through their roots and leaves - essentially filtering your air in a process is called phytoremediation. A few of our favorite houseplants that are known for their absorbing qualities (and winning aesthetic): aloe vera, areca palm, snake plant and chinese evergreen.
When selecting furniture for the bedroom, we suggest choosing something timeless. Look for pieces made of solid wood from sustainable sources (or reclaimed wood), or metal. We love the clean lines of midcentury pieces. They can be easily updated with a fresh coat of paint, new hardware, or simply by switching up your decorative accessories. And speaking of decorative accessories...what better way to source home accessories than a visit to your local flea market or antique store! Reusing/repurposing is better for the planet, plus it's a great way to find something totally unique.
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Xcorps Action Sports Music TV 50. X DRAGS
Xcorps Action Sports Music TV #50. X DRAGS – FULL SHOW
The XCTV show host reporter talent team of Jason Lazo and Scott Sommers cover the action here along with special guest host the delightfully spicy Lilli Garcia who joins The Xcorps in this rocking wide open Drag X custom auto racing show shot at the Barona Drag strip in Lakeside California.
Xcorps Action Sports Music TV #50. X DRAGS – FULL SHOW
*DOWN LOAD MUSIC from this XCTV SHOW #49. X DRAGS
This motorsports flavored Xcorps program opens up with a sweeping scenic X CAM RC drone chopper shot c/o Flying Eye Photo high above the ink black surface of the 1/8th mile Barona drag strip located in the high hills east of San Diego in Lakeside California.
The setup at the Barona Drags is simple and easy – two cars line up side by side and on the green light they punch it to the floor with the fastest car time winning!
If you or your mother has a car with a seat belt and a helmet you can pay a small fee and roll your street rod right up to the starting line with no telling who your car will be lined up revving your engine with! and punch it at the green light!
The Barona drag track race is set up for your own class timing so who wins is not at stake but it is fun to get a start lineup with a VW bug nosed up with a top fuel dragger and any other wild truck/car/ custom race matches going non-stop all afternoon! The smoke and noise are classic music to a motor sports tuned ear and Barona is a classic SO CAL track with Xcorps TV there covering the action on camera!
Check out the marine engine pump gasser Vette running against the sleeper rocket sled Pinto BOTH cars being very LOUD and multi G FAST!
See who wins! Interviews with the vehicle drivers by Scott Sommers and Jason Lazo.
Plenty of action right from the start with old Rat Rods racing new GTOs and pretty much anything goes here on the secluded back hills of San Diego drag track! Pumping tunes here to match the action from Sub Noize label band Kottonmouth Kings performing "Rampage"!
Next on this Xcorps episode you can smell the nitro fuel and rubber burn with host Jason Lazo hanging trackside as the drag lineup continues. Sorry folks though electric races will rule someday soon there are NO green eco friendly rides rolling here, just classic gas chuggin' USA muscle cars hooking it up on the sticky rubberized Barona track.
It's flat out X Dragging action here with many of the cars easily topping 100 mph in 8th of mile distance! Side by side race lineups that include Vette vs. Nova, Plymouth vs. Buick, Dodge vs. Chevy all charging loud and proud down the track edited with a new RIVE promoted music video from the band Signs of Betrayal performing their song 'Catatonic'.
Xcorps TV show segment three opens up with more ear popping RPMs and Jason having fun with Xcorps guest host Lilli Garcia trackside at Barona talking about what she thinks of the drag track! Very intense – sums up her response – she loves it!
For action check out the Challenger vs. Camaro motor duel complete with in car POV speed cam for a look down the track from the drivers seat! Jason walks the lineup checking out the custom rides and throws it to Scott Sommers who talks to owner builder Jerry Peripoli the driver and builder of a 2000 HP alcohol injected Ford Courier pickup truck poweredby a 572 CI Merlin with Pontiac Super Duty Heads! Nice HP to weight ratio here – a wild ride the snake ride and crowd pleaser!
After the break the action and music continues with a cool video from another RIVE promoted band Junkyard Prophet rolling their tune –'Betta Beware' – cut with drag action that includes a 67 Mustang vs. a 70 Buick Skylark racing straight at the Xcorps cameras!
Next Jason Lazo talks with female driver Nicole Starling of team Hodges who warms up her 1967 Chevy II for her run. See what she says just before her almost fateful 2 wheel rim run down the track all caught on Xcorps Destructor Vision HD cameras! Eeeman yes we do slo-mo this action for our viewers!
Jason catches up and talks with track co owner and driver Don Julian who says how easy it is for just about anyone to race their own car on the drag track and remember it's always safety first!
Show segment five throttles the power band back up at the Barona drag track with mid-engine drag cars firing up the spectators and more great chopper cam shots above the track. Scott Sommers talks with the other co-owner of the track Rick Reynolds about his 1971 black Ford Pinto – a 1035 HP tube frame sleeper and NIGHTMARE to any car that dares race it!
Check out some of the ground thumping neck jerking passes we caught on camera juiced up by a new tune from punk band Authority Zero!
Additional style music from Hed Pe and FANG.
Special Thanks to So.Cal Paintworks and the Barona Drag track for production assistance on this show. Just another day behind the wheel on The Xcorps!
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