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Is there an appropriate response by Canada to the bizarre events of the last few hours on the diplomatic circuit?
It's not just that Canada's ambassador has been kicked out of Saudi Arabia for Tweets by Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and an official in her department that by no reasonable standard amount to interference in Saudi Arabia's internal affairs, as the feudal theocratic kingdom's Foreign Ministry claims.
Conveniently, it turns out, Ambassador Dennis Horak was already out of the country on vacation -- since no one in their right mind would holiday in Saudi Arabia. So, it's not like he's going to have keep driving till he finds a motel vacancy or buy a new toothbrush. The Saudi ambassador to Canada was also on holiday when he got orders to come home, but he got the worse deal. Ottawa may not be one of the fleshpots of the planet, but it sure beats Riyadh!
However, as the New York Times pointed out in an editorial yesterday, Saudi Arabia's "ugly spat" with Canada has real consequences -- freezing all new business with a country "which counts Saudi Arabia as its second-largest export market in the Middle East" and supposedly planning to pull 12,000 students from Canadian universities. (University starts in less than a month. Many of those students are medical residents. We'll see how that works out.)
The New York Times suggested Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was doing "the kind of thing that backward, insecure despots often do" when faced with criticism -- and this is a surprise, why? It also hinted, however, that he may have gotten a nod of approval from another insecure authoritarian leader, the one in the White House.
And -- who knows? -- since Canada in reality buys very little "dictator oil" from Saudi Arabia, perhaps taking an unjustified smack at our country was a low-risk way for the Saudis to try to get other Western nations to fall into line and stop pointing out the obvious, that Saudi Arabia is a dictatorial theocratic hellhole.
Not mentioned by the Times was the supposedly officially authorized Saudi infographic with a picture of an Air Canada Airbus heading for the CN Tower, suggesting we might be in store for a 9/11-style attack if we don't watch our step.
This almost seemed like a backhanded admission that Saudi Arabia supplied more than personnel to the 911 attacks on the United States in 2001. It certainly got disappeared fast enough, and the guy who posted it is probably in deep doo-doo. The Saudis have since cancelled all flights between the two countries, just to be on the safe side, I suppose, since they obviously don't have a very good grasp of how Canadians think.
As an aside, I imagine there were some diplomatically un-Tweeted snickers of amusement at Canada's expense in the huge Stalinist Gothic Foreign Ministry Building in Moscow, seeing as last April we kicked the press secretary of the Russian Embassy in Ottawa out of Canada on very similar grounds after he posted Tweets critical of Freeland.
While the mass expulsions of Russian diplomats by NATO countries were supposedly about the attempted murder of a Russian defector in Britain by persons unknown, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters at the time that someone in Russia's Ottawa embassy "used their diplomatic status to undermine Canada's security or interfere in our democracy." He didn't actually name First Secretary Kirill Kalinin, the only possible suspect for that particular accusation.
"We all can remember the efforts by Russian propagandists to discredit our minister of foreign affairs in various ways through social media and by sharing scurrilous stories about her," the prime minister said.
So, if nothing else, the second-rate Saudi social media campaign in this kerfuffle suggests that, as with hockey, the Russians remain the acknowledged best in the world when it comes to playing Twitter bots.
My guess is that Canadian diplomats will advise the Trudeau Government to respond to the Saudi sanctions as the Russians responded to those by Canada -- with a brisk statement of disagreement followed by steely silence. Presumably the remaining Russian Embassy staff in Canada got right back to doing whatever they were doing before Kalinin was put on the plane to Moscow, where he now resides. Whoever handles their social media accounts now certainly doesn't do as good a job as he did.
Steely silence is probably sound advice, at least if one assumes diplomacy ought not to be practiced solely as an extension of domestic politics -- as it clearly is now in the United States, apparently in shaky Saudi Arabia too, and was in Canada during the Harper years.
Canada should of course continue to support the human rights activists persecuted by the repugnant feudal Saudi regime, as Freeland has pledged to do, although I don't suppose anything we have to say will much impact on the Saudi regime, or even on our timorous allies who have been as quiet as house mice about this.
But why not use this opportunity to deliver a proportionate, appropriate retort to the Kingdom's Foreign Ministry -- a message they will certainly understand without having it explained to them -- and at the same time quietly set right a foolish and dangerous policy of the Harper Government?
I mean, of course, the 2012 decision by former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper to close Canada's embassy in Tehran, the capital of Iran, supposedly because Canadians don't do business with theocratic despots -- unless, of course, they're our theocratic despots, as Harper apparently mistakenly thought the Saudis were.
"Iran is among the world's worst violators of human rights," Foreign Affairs Minister John Braid said at the time. "It shelters and materially supports terrorist groups." The same can certainly be said of Saudi Arabia, which has us in a full-blown swivet now at the possibility of losing a couple of billion for armoured cars we never should have sold them in the first place.
Closing the Canadian Embassy in Iran was dangerous because it's unwise to stop talking to foreign governments because you disagree with their policies. It was misguided, because it wasn't done for sound reasons, but to influence domestic politics and please other countries that don't necessarily have Canadians' interests at heart, as subsequent events keep proving.
Ken Taylor, the late Canadian ambassador in Tehran during the 1979 Islamic revolution who helped smuggle American embassy staff out of the country, diplomatically expressed his disapproval of the Harper Government's decision at the time, suggesting that when everything else fails, diplomats on the ground in a foreign capital can still gather intelligence for their country. Not to mention help their citizens who get in trouble there.
We never should have closed the embassy in the ancient capital of the Saudis' regional and theological rival. This error has never been set right because Harper prepared the political ground in Canada to score points if anyone dared to try.
Thanks to Saudi Arabia, our government has a chance to do the right thing. What could the Friends of Saudi Arabia, otherwise known as the Conservative Party of Canada and its media auxiliary, say, after all?
This post also appears on David Climenhaga's blog, AlbertaPolitics.ca.
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Artist interview: MARIA KLIEGEL - cellist
Among other Naxos recordings, Maria Kliegel has recorded three volumes
of Beethoven's Music for Cello and Piano. The most recent (Volume 3 -
8.555787) is released in September 2004.
How did you get started?
Well, my father was a music teacher and he decided when I was about ten
that my sister and I should learn to play string instruments. As the bigger
twin, I got the cello! We played in quartets in the family, which was
good as it teaches you how to perform in a group. So my initial musical
education was at home, but I also entered youth competitions and this
was really good because I got to meet other young people playing music.
What about later education?
I went to a masterclass in Canada when I was 19 and met Janos Starker,
who became my teacher. He was very strict and imposed a lot of discipline,
but I trusted him even though he was severe. He didn't just teach technique
but also how to have a good approach as a human being to playing the cello.
You also met Rostropovich - how did he help you?
When I was 14 or 15 I always dreamed of going to Moscow to study with
him - I had all his LPs - because he has such a fantastic sound and phrasing.
Everything about his playing seemed so wonderful, and I really wanted
to be his pupil. Whilst I admired Janos Starker as a pedagogue, I didn't
really like his recordings to listen to, so this was different. I met
Rostropovich at a four-week long masterclass in 1977. He completely changed
my approach to the instrument and to music. Whilst Starker was very much
like "OK, you have a problem with this, let's sort it out",
Rostropovich had the attitude of "So you happen coincidentally to
have a cello in your hand, but whatever problems there are, you have to
sort them out musically first!"
He wasn't a very 'technical' teacher then?
If you asked him 'what fingering should I do here?' or 'how should I
hold the bow here?', he'd say something like 'I don't care! Play with
your feet if you want! Do what you want - but play the music.' So I guess
with Starker I learned the rules, then with Rostropovich I learned how
to break them! When you make recordings it can be very difficult to bring
something new to the music if it's been recorded many times before. What
I learned from Rostropovich was to express what I thought, and not just
to do something different for the sake of it.
Whereabouts in the repertoire do your preferences lie?
Probably with Romantic and late Romantic. In Baroque music there are
so many more rules - in the Romantic works and later, it's easier to express


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Theodore R. Posner is a partner in the International Arbitration & Trade practice in Weil's Washington, D.C. office. He has significant experience in both government and private practice as a litigator, negotiator, and advisor in the areas of international trade regulation, international trade agreements, and investment treaties.
Mr. Posner's broad-based practice encompasses international arbitration; commercial litigation; strategic counseling relating to international trade and investment treaties and agreements, negotiations, and legislation; national security reviews by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), and related regulatory proceedings such as those administered by the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) and the U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Security Service (DSS); and due diligence and compliance counseling relating to international economic sanctions, export controls, and other trade regulatory issues.
Mr. Posner has represented clients in treaty-based investor-state arbitrations under the United States-Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement, the United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement, and the Energy Charter Treaty; litigation on international trade and investment matters in U.S. courts; administrative proceedings before the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and other federal government agencies; and in connection with legislative advocacy. He has been appointed to rosters of arbitrators tasked with adjudicating disputes under the Korea – U.S. Free Trade Agreement and the United States-Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA). In 2012, he was selected from the DR-CAFTA roster to serve on a panel resolving a first-of-its-kind dispute between the United States and Guatemala involving labor provisions of the DR-CAFTA.
Mr. Posner is recognized as a Leading Lawyer nationally in the area of International Trade: Trade Remedies and Trade Policy by both Chambers Global and Chambers USA, in which clients praised him as "an integral member of our team" and described him as "exceptionally smart and gifted," "very knowledgeable and practical" and "one of the most rigorous, detailed folks I know" who "can easily explain a complicated issue to audiences with different levels of understanding." He also has been recognized by Legal 500 as a recommended lawyer for international arbitration and international trade, with the publication calling Mr. Posner "an expert on foreign investment and sanctions" with "excellent credibility across a range of contentious and non-contentious international trade matters." Clients in Legal 500 note his "uniquely deep understanding of the intersection of policy, politics and business," and remark that Mr. Posner is "accessible and client-focused" and works to "understand the long-term and short-term ramifications of every business decision." He also has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for his work in international arbitration and international trade, and in 2012 and 2014 was named as one of Law360's International Trade MVPs. Recent representative engagements include:
- Representing MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas plc in two parallel arbitrations against the Republic of Croatia;
- Advising Fortune 100 companies on international trade issues, potential or pending U.S. legislation, and the negotiation of the multi-party Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement and Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership agreement;
- Representing Chevron Corp. in its pursuit of a petition before USTR under the Generalized System of Preferences;
- Advising Repsol in connection with the settlement of a widely publicized arbitration against the Republic of Argentina relating to the nationalization of the energy company YPF;
- Advising numerous private equity and investment firms in connection with national security issues related to investment in the United States, including transactions that have resulted in CFIUS national security reviews of the clients' acquisitions of businesses in the United States;
- Advising a U.S. multinational technology company and its partner in connection with export control issues arising out of the sale of products on one of the company's web-based retail stores;
- Drafting a white paper for a financial services industry organization addressing issues of concern in U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations; and
- Advising numerous companies on compliance with U.S. economic sanctions law arising in the context of acquisitions, financings, and other transactions.
From 1999 to 2009, Mr. Posner worked as a lawyer and senior advisor on international trade and investment law and policy in the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. Government. From 1999 to 2002, he counseled members of the committees with jurisdiction over these issues in the U.S. House of Representatives and then in the U.S. Senate. In 2002, he joined USTR, where he counseled trade negotiators and represented the United States in some of the most high-profile arbitrations to come before panels and the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization (WTO), including the U.S.-E.U. Airbus arbitration and the U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber arbitrations. During this time, he also played key roles in developing major legislation, including the Trade Act of 2002, and in developing the regulatory framework governing CFIUS reviews since enactment of the Foreign Investment and National Security Act of 2007. From 2008 to 2009, Mr. Posner was director for international trade and investment at the National Security Council (NSC), the principal foreign policy advisory body in the White House.
Both prior to and following his government service, Mr. Posner practiced at law firms in Washington, D.C. and New York, working on international arbitration, international trade, and commercial litigation matters. From 1994 to 1995, he clerked for Judge Wilfred Feinberg on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Mr. Posner frequently speaks at international conferences on matters related to international trade and investment law and policy.
Awards and Recognition, Speaking Engagements, Latest Thinking, Firm News & Announcements
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- Ted Posner named a "Best Lawyer" in the specialty of International Trade and Finance Law Award Brief — Best Lawyers in America
- Ted Posner Named "Leading" Lawyer for International Trade: Trade Remedies and Trade Policy, Nationwide Award Brief — Chambers USA
- Ted Posner Named "Leading" Lawyer for International Trade: Trade Remedies and Trade Policy, USA Award Brief — Chambers Global
- Ted Posner Named "Recommended" for International Trade Award Brief — Legal 500 US
- Ted Posner Named Law360 MVP: International Trade Award Brief — Law360
Speaking Engagements
International Investment in the US: Are We Still Open for Business?
Ted Posner
June 14, 2018 — Washington, DC — Ted Posner is speaking on a panel presented by the DC Bar discussing recent legislative and executive developments regarding CFIUS reviews, how they may affect the decision-making of companies involved in international M&A transactions, and what limits, if any, exist with respect to the way in which the U.S. can regulate international investment.
China and Antidumping: What's on the Horizon?
Ted Posner
February 25, 2016 — Washington, DC — On February 25, 2016, Ted Posner will take part in a panel entitled "China and Antidumping: What's on the Horizon?" The panel will be held at the 37th Annual International Trade Update at Georgetown University.
Latest Thinking
- Is USMCA's Dispute Settlement Mechanism Up To The Task Of Addressing Complaints Under Its Labor Chapter? Publication — American Leadership Initiative — By Ted Posner — November 22, 2019
- United States Imposes Sanctions on Persons Contributing to the Situation in Syria Alert — International Trade Currents — By Ted Posner — PDF — October 15, 2019
- CFIUS Issues Long-Awaited FIRRMA Implementing Regulations Alert — International Trade Currents — By Ted Posner, Timothy C. Welch, Nathan Cunningham, Greg Chafuen and Glenda Bleiberg — PDF — September 25, 2019
- The International Comparative Legal Guide to Lending & Secured Finance 2019 Publication — Global Legal Group — By Roshelle A. Nagar and Ted Posner — PDF — August 14, 2019
- Twenty-Five Years of NAFTA Panel Review of Trade Remedy Determinations: Is Chapter 19 Still Relevant? Publication — Transnational Dispute Management — By Ted Posner and Nathan Cunningham — July 12, 2019
Firm News & Announcements
- Weil Advises Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor on its $298M Investment in Maxeon Solar Technologies in Connection with Sponsored Spin-Off from SunPower Deal Brief — November 11, 2019
- Weil Advises Total S.A. in its Pending $8.8B Acquisition of Anadarko's Assets in Africa Deal Brief — August 06, 2019


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According to the TiqIQ, at the beginning of the season Lakers tickets were among the most expensive in basketball at an average price of $362 dollars, compared to just $123 dollars for Clippers seats. But over the course of an unsuccessful coaching change, numerous injuries, and well, just a lot of unexpected losing, fans have begun to sour on the Lakeshow.
The Lakers began the season as no worse than second favorite to take home the NBA title. Las Vegas and most offshore books had the Lakers priced around 5-2 odds, implying roughly a 30% chance of the boys in purple and gold hoisting the Larry O'Brien trophy. Excitement was high for this year's team, and fans were ponying up a pretty penny to get in the door of the Staples Center. With prized offseason acquisitions Dwight Howard and Steve Nash in tow, the lineup looked like a far cry from the Chris Mihm/Chucky Atkins days of 2005, the only time in Kobe Bryant's 16 seasons to date that his Lakers have missed the playoffs.
But that's exactly where the Lakers sit today— 11th place in the Western Conference and 5 games behind Portland for the final playoff spot—on the verge of missing the playoffs for the second time in Kobe's career despite all the talent placed around him this season. Ticket sales on the secondary market have slowed down as a result of the Lakers' struggles, and fans have become increasingly disgruntled.
Currently, Lakers tickets will set you back $267 dollars, a decline of 26% since the start of the season. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers sit where most pundits expected the Lakers to sit—tied with Oklahoma City for the best record in basketball. This has caused Clippers tickets to rise 13% on the secondary market to an average price $139 dollars.
As the Lakers continue to lose and the Clippers continue to win, ticket prices for the respective teams are expected to further converge. While it is unlikely that the price of Clippers tickets will surpass that of Lakers tickets during the regular season, something is more than nothing, and it appears that only Clippers tickets will be available come playoff time. Come mid-April, the Clippers will be the hottest ticket in Los Angeles. Bet you never thought you'd hear that one.
While the Lakers have always been Los Angeles' main team, they have also always benefitted from the Clippers having about as much success as Danny Manning has structural soundness in his knees. Now, with Chris Paul leading the MVP race and a myriad of exciting players surrounding him, this is no longer the case. Although L.A. fans still currently show a preference for the Lakers with their wallet, the gap between their affection for the Lakers and Clippers is slowly dissipating.


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More electronic coupons
November 4, 2008, 6:42 pm
Filed under: Coupons
Filed under: Coupons
I wrote previously about electronic coupons and I recently stumbled upon two more sites that offer electronic coupons: Upromise and Cellfire.
I'm already a huge fan of Upromise since it helps me contribute more to my student loans, but now they also have a ecoupons program that load the coupons directly onto the customer loyalty cards that you already have linked to your Upromise account.
Cellfire mostly advertises that they offer coupons that you load onto your cell phone, but if you're not quite comfortable with doing that yet (like me), you can load some of those offers onto your customer loyalty cards instead.


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Torte rustica alla Ricotta Ricotta pie
|150 g
|Unsalted butter
|500 g
|Standard flour
|Free-range egg
|125 ml
|Marsala, medium-dry
|50 g
|Pecorino cheese, freshly grated
|1 tsp
|1 to taste
|Ground black pepper
|150 g
|Prosciutto, cut into strips
|500 g
|Ricotta cheese
|100 g
|Parmigiano cheese, freshly grated
|Eggs, organic
|100 g
|Pecorino cheese, (piccante)
|1 to taste
|Ground black pepper
- Put all the pastry ingredients into a food processor and pulse until the dough is just amalgamated. Roll it into a ball and place it in the refrigerator to rest for an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degC and butter a 23cm ovenproof dish.
Break off just over half of the pastry and roll it out on a lightly floured work surface to about 5mm thick then lift it into the prepared dish so the pastry comes up the sides.
- Mix all the filling ingredients together and season with pepper. (The cheeses and prosciutto are fairly salty, so you don't need to add any salt.)
- Pour the filling into the pastry and smooth the surface.
- Roll out the remaining pastry and use it to cover the pie.
- Press around the rim to seal the edges and prick the pie lid all over with a fork.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until golden-brown.
- Remove the pie from the oven and leave it to cool down completely before serving. If it is still warm, the ricotta will be too runny to cut into neat slices.


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Thoughtful Seating
Are you at the table? Did you choose your table or were you seated at it? The same thing goes for your seat mates, the proximity or distance you have to each other, and where your table is located in the grand scheme of things. Was thoughtful seating a part of the event?
When you are in the beginning phases of planning your event, take a look at how you can show guests how much you appreciate their being present by making them feel truly welcome.
Planners tend to set up a floor plan based on space and available furniture. That completely makes sense. Unless, of course, you have the means to base your design and seating arrangements on your guests' needs, your priorities, and helping everyone feel included.
Informal events tend to be laissez-faire—more along the lines of musical chairs (think—who nabs the seat close to the dessert table?)
Corporate events are intentionally more result-oriented. Who are the participants and what is the objective of the event: a meeting; presentation; awards ceremony; celebration; conference or trade show, or break-out social time?


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How do we say this without sounding mean? Very...creative. Starting next season, the Marlins will now be hailing from Miami. So with a change in scenery, the Fish decided to switch up their logo and uniforms. Thing is, ever since the unveiling of their new look, we haven't been able to get onboard with the neon/Miami Vice look of it all. Now that their (rumored) jerseys have been revealed, we can't help but wonder if this franchise is headed in the right direction. What's next? Players gotta go into the stadium rocking their best t-shirt and blazer combination? Apologies to the half of you who didn't get that reference.
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He pressed down on the accelerator and watched the speedometer touch hundred! He could not believe he was driving so fast…!! A careful driver, it was the fastest he had ever driven. He watched the trees and building whiz past on the highway as he sped on. He looked at his watch. It was 4. 30AM. He had driven right through the night.
He slowed down as he entered the city. The streets were deserted with just a few stray dogs walking by. His entire body felt like a coiled spring- taut with tension. He looked at the street names until he found what he was looking for. He drove up to the building where he was supposed to wait. The State Public Services Corporation building like most government construction, was shabby and dilapidated. But to him it had taken on the form of the Taj Mahal, shining in the light of the moon, as she dipped slowly down the horizon. He looked at his watch -4.40 AM now.
The road continued to be deserted. He lowered the window and let some fresh air in. His heart was beating. There was only one question that it seemed to be asking " Will she be here?"
She watched him from behind a tree. He was here as he had promised. He had driven through the night just as he had said he would. From another town nearly 300 km away. Her fingers were sweating with nervousness as she clenched and unclenched them around the strap of her overnight bag.
It had all seemed so simple when he suggested it. A weekend at a picturesque hill station. She had surfed the internet to read more about this little known place. The photographs were beautiful! Just the sort of place that would lift one's lonely spirits. But the point was did she want to go there with him?
There was no denying the fact that she was attracted to him in a way she had never been to anyone else. They had spoken for hours over the telephone for about a year before she had actually met him. Meeting him, though very briefly had not been a disappointment. She had been to his town for a conference and had texted him just as she was heading towards the airport. He had been there outside the departure lounge even before she had reached. She did not have to guess who he was and neither was he in any doubt. They had just known each other even thought this was the first time they were meeting. He had suggested coffee.
She recalled the warmth of his hand over hers and the heat of his gaze as the two cups of coffee sat between them, cooling down to unappetizing muddy brown pools . They had not been able to speak a word. But the tension between them spoke volumes. It had seemed like eternity before she withdrew her hand from under his and bid him goodbye.
That was last month. The conversations over the phone did not seem enough now. They wanted more. And then last week he had brought this up – a weekend at a quaint hill station two hours away from where she lived.
She had taken time to accept the invitation. After all, it was not every day she went away like this. But he had been persistent " You will not regret it". And so here she was with her overnight bag hiding behind a tree. She wondered if Aditi, their common friend would approve. But then this was not about her. It was about them.
She heard her phone beep a text message. " Hi, are you here?" was the question. It took her a lot of courage to type" Yes. Look behind you" and press the "send" button.
He found her standing silhouetted against the tree. A frail looking woman with an overnight bag. He walked up to her and took her bag off her shoulder. She continued standing there looking lost. "Come, lets go" he said gently nudging her. She started, as though someone had woken her up from a trance. She followed him as he opened the door on the passenger side of the car for her to get in. When the door slammed shut, she felt a sense of finality overtake her. There was no turning back now. But the question was, did she want to open that door, get her bag from the back seat and go back to her empty flat?
She watched him watching her. His green eyes glowing in the dark. "Relax" he whispered as he brought his lips down on hers. She closed her eyes and was only remotely aware of the car starting.
He held her hand throughout the journey. Not to imprison but to reassure her. It gave her a strange sense of comfort. She could feel the pulse beating at his wrist. It was racing… like the car. But strangely, she felt a sense of calm overtake her. They drove on in silence until they reached the hotel.
The room was obviously designed with a honeymoon couple in mind. She looked around at the silken sheets and the champagne bottle resting on the bucket of ice at the bedside. But she would have been equally happy in a shack. She looked up at him and smiled for the first time since dawn. He held out his arms and she ran into them feeling her bones melt.
It was difficult to believe that the two days had passed so quickly. She watched wistfully as the bell boy loaded their luggage into the boot of the car. He looked at her from behind the wheel and said" Come on. It will get late. We have a long way to go".
She made her way slowly to the car. He was holding the door open for her to enter. As she settled down , he revved up the engine and they were speeding downhill. He took her hand in his and kissed it. He seemed very happy as he hummed a tune.
"Why are you so silent" he asked her. She shrugged. What a question!! As if he did not know. She looked out of the window and watched the landscape speeding by. Strange, she had not noticed it when they had come in the morning yesterday.
They stopped at a small tea shop on the way. As she emerged from the wash room behind the shop, she could hear him talking on his phone.
" Oh, yes, we had a good time. All the chaps from our class had come. Great time chatting and swapping memories. Should be home by 8.00PM. What are you making for dinner?"
Why was she feeling so let down? After all, who was she? Certainly not his lawfully wedded wife – the woman to whom he was feeding the story about a weekend spent with some school buddies.
"Shall we go?" he asked almost impatiently. She nodded as she got into the car. He was whistling a tune now. She withdrew her hand as he reached for it. She could not stop the tears from rolling down her cheeks. "Hey.. don't cry" he said as he slowed down the car and took her in his arms. She sobbed and sobbed until there were no tears left in her eyes.
The rest of the journey passed in silence. Not a companionable or a tension filled one. But the silence brought about by a sense of emptiness. There was nothing left to say now. The noise of the city roads was slowly descending upon them filling the silence.
She could see the State Public Service Commission building came into view. Strange, how different it looked in the afternoon light. Harsh and ugly with its skin peeling…! He stopped at the same point from where they had begun their journey together , almost thirty six hours ago. He bent across and opened the door for her. Their eyes met for a brief moment. She looked at him, drinking in his features . She needed to store it away for the long and lonely nights that lay ahead.
"Bye. Take care. I'll call you" he said with smile as he ran the back of his hand across her tear stained cheeks. She nodded and got out on the road waiting for him to take out her bag from the boot.
He held her with his eyes again as he slung her overnight bag on her shoulder. She wrenched his eyes away from hers and turned around walking back towards her loneliness. She could feel her chest clench with a sharp pain. She did not know which pain was worse, the one in her heart now or the blows that used to land on her face when she had been married to her former husband.
"Difficult choice" she murmured to herself as she walked on.
He watched her through the rear view mirror, moving away from him. He felt like a cad, leaving her like this in the middle of the road. He wanted to take her in his arms , comfort her and wipe all her pain away. But there was a limit to what he could do.
He started the car and turned towards the western highway that led to his town-towards the reality of his existence. There was another woman and a child waiting for him there. He had a duty towards them- as a husband and as a father. That man inside him had better come to terms with that.. !


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Salad pizza?! al b. darned was a bit surprised to see it on a menu, where it was described as "[l]ettuce, onions, tomatoes, olives and other salad toppings and salad dressing of your choice on a baked pizza shell." Funny as it sounds, it's been a regular menu item in New York City and Long Island pizzerias for 10 years, says EM23.
"The problem I've found with getting this dish at a pizza place is that the salad tends to wilt and become discolored pretty quickly; not very appetizing," says bushwickgirl. This is true even though the salad ingredients are added after the pie is baked, she says.
The dish comes in different preparations, though. "The salad pizzas I've had have been less salad-y," says piccola. "Basically just a small tangle of lightly dressed arugula, parmesan shavings, olives and sometimes a bit of tomato on a pizza base, with a lot of the crust still visible underneath. So the salad doesn't take over the dish."
According to bulavinaka, the secret to a good salad pizza is in how it's made. "Prep is important—laying fresh salad ingredients AFTER the pie crust has cooled is important, but before that, laying down a layer of some dairy (sour cream, ricotta, etc.) imparts great richness, and being in California, fresh salad ingredients is pretty standard," bulavinaka says. "The combination works very well for me."
And one last word on a surprising kind of pizza from ipsedixit: "You know what you should try if you get the chance? Pizza pot pie," she says. "Think chicken pot pie, but with tomato sauce, sausage, and cheese."
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Finding Your Tribe
By Marcella Genut
Imagine being the only one with your hair color or the only person in school who has your eye color. These are what children with disabilities feel on a daily basis. Children with disabilities are often isolated in school and are the only ones who use a wheelchair or have accommodations.
However, there is a magical place where kids don't feel out of place or alone. At camp, children with disabilities are surrounded by people like them. People who understand their struggles, who feel their successes and can relate fully to each other. Imagine being with people who are all similar to you. You're no longer the only one in a wheelchair or with a disability! You are free to be yourself and others will cheer you on.
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The Swedish translation for Castle is Slott and Torn .
Other possible / similar Swedish translations may be Palats , Råka and Rockad .
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|Basque: gaztelu
|Breton: kastell and tour
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|Croatian: dvorac and top
|Danish: slot and tårn
|Dutch: kasteel and toren
|Esperanto: kastelo and turo
|Estonian: linnus and vanker
|Finnish: linna and torni
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|Galician: torre
|German: Burg and Turm
|Greek: πύργος and κάστρο
|Hebrew: טירה and צריח
|Hindi: किल्ला
|Hungarian: bástya and vár
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Hudson Highlands Veterinary Medical Group was established in 1971 by Dr. John Whitefield, who at that time held office hours and performed surgery at our Beacon office. As our client base expanded and the reputation of Dr. Whitefield grew, we opened a second location on Route 82 in Hopewell Junction in 1978.
Dr. Whitefield's dream for Hudson Highlands was to expand to include a specialty practice. In 2004, that dream was realized when we opened our newly renovated 11,000 square foot facility on Lime Kiln Road. Sadly, Dr. Whitefield died the same month as the opening, but it was enough for him to provide a "home" for his family and to enjoy the fulfilling feeling that the last piece of his professional dream was finally realized.
Dr. Twila Whitefield (Dr. John's wife) and the dedicated staff at Hudson Highlands Veterinary Medical Group have continued to carry on the legacy and tradition of veterinary excellence since Dr. John's death.
Hudson Highlands Veterinary Medical Group reflects the best that veterinary medicine and technology has to offer. We incorporate modern, state-of-the-art equipment, exam rooms, pharmacy, laboratory, and other medical assets into a facility that promotes a calm, home-like atmosphere for our clients and their pets. Our surgical suites are equipped with the most up-to-date surgery, anesthesia and monitoring technology available. Essentially we have brought our hospital's resources to the point where they are similar in quality to any that would be found in a human hospital.
In order to provide a superior level of veterinary care, we place great importance on hiring only the most highly trained and compassionate veterinarians and veterinary technicians. The entire medical team at Hudson Highlands Veterinary Medical Group is up-to-date and on the cutting-edge of veterinary dentistry, anesthesia, surgery and medicine. Every member of our staff undergoes continuing education and we also provide structured training programs for new employees.
Hudson Highlands Veterinary Medical Group is a general service practice with seven dedicated doctors and a board-certified specialist. Our surgery department is led by our surgery specialist, Paul S. McNamara, DVM, DACVS. Dr. McNamara is board certified in veterinary surgery and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He is one of only approximately 400 board-certified veterinary surgeons in the world.
Because of our commitment to quality care, pet owners have come to rely on us as a compassionate, skilled and cost-conscious partner in the care of their beloved companions. We invite you to call or stop by to visit. Our veterinary staff of dedicated professionals is available to answer your questions regarding your pet's heath care. We look forward to providing your special family member with primary veterinary care, advanced treatment, or a second opinion.
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We offer tours of our facility for local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, and we attend area High School Career Days.
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cornelius comanns: bufalino
'bufalino' interior view
'bufalino' by german industrial designer cornelius comanns is a small camper which is equipped to meet the basic needs of one person. the concept behind the project is to offer absolute flexibility during periods of travel. the minimalist construction is based on the existing piaggio APE 50 three wheeled light transport vehicle; a model chosen for its economic and fuel efficient benefits. however, the more complex structural components such as the frame, the chassis, and engine are derived from the original piaggio model.
interior view
'my aim was to give people a better understanding of the country, the surrounding, and the range they have travelled. the travelling vehicle is always with you like some kind of a base camp, while also being used for moving on in an easygoing and spontaneous way. ' -CC
back view
'bufalino' encourages users to explore the surrounding off beaten tracks. meanwhile the furnished interior consisting of a bed, two seating units, a cooking zone, a basin, storage space, a water tank and a refrigerator offers the comforts of a home.
the back doors of the camper also functions as a space for drying clothes
cornelius comanns was the first prize winner of designboom's 'intelligent hand' competition for his entry of 'schlagschatten' lamp.
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bottom view of driver's seat
sleeping area and cooking zone
production mockup
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Lol. It's really fun.
awesome very inspiring
I like it very much:)
Man has everything in that vehicle. No motivation to have more. Vehicle forces people to live alone, don't have children etc 🙂 Selfdestruction:)
It would be interesting if multiple vehicles could join together to make larger dwellings/workspaces. Making collapsible exterior sunshades or even tent-rooms could make living/working less claustrophobic.
Stirrings of a modern nomadic culture!
Add a porta toilet and shower and we are off…
Great proof of concept. Everything for personal needs but a toilet. In motion I worry about stability because of the high center of gravity and exposure to cross winds; a wider rear stance would help.
where´s the shower?
make it.
make it
i am going to buy immediately…
i love this….
Dibs on having a prototype for extensive testing 😉
@ Emilio
The people in the linked video are using the Piaggio APE TM which is double as big as the APE 50 that is used in this concept. The APE 50 completely fits on the back of the APE TM from the video.
look here:
[url=http://tinyurl.com/34f2cv3] APE on APE [/url]
Bloody useless. Take an already anemic platform, and weigh it down to make it almost immobile. Then compromise the basic structure such that it wouldn't pass any safety inspections anywhere. Pretend that you're making things multi-functional by having a door that is also a washing line. End result, useless project from a first year design student with no background in engineering.
Very cool!
What are the chances of production?
ehm, ok but… I dont think you can goo too far with that thing… its still and APE 50 guys… i find it very creative but useless at the same time.
waow !!
in my country Indonesia-Jakarta
this vehicle like "bajai"
"all in one bajai"
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Hey, nice one. Take a look at a friend's project. He travelled all the way down to Portugal with his Ape. Not always that easy.
I think Cornelius should get to know him… 🙂
…forgot to mention that he started his trip in Hamburg, Germany !!!!!!!!! ….for those who think that an Ape only works for city-center-trips.
thanks to Jens from the comment above, i stumbled upon this. Very nice idea!
As i am doing a journey through Europe with my Piaggio APE at the moment, i do know what would be just great to have at what location 🙂
Though i am using the bigger model.
Right now it is raining like hell and i am surfing
the web while sitting inside the back of my car.
You can check the trip at
Thanks for this idea!
I like it. What about noise though? If you plan to sleep on the road with this you would need great soundproofing or a big box of earplugs. Also, what about power? That small motor and battery won't power lights and a laptop very long, perhaps a solar panel on the roof would be more useful than lounging on it.
I can see this being very popular for summers in Greece
this summer me and my girlfriend made a trip from portugal to poland with an ape tm 50 as a camper. we made max 200km a day it took 1.5 months sitting about 8 hours side by side on a bench. not forgetable.
Also could use some blinds or curtains for privacy when sleeping! But all in all very cute.
To whom do I make out the check?
Not sure why I'd want to cook, eat and sleep in a place with no bathroom 🙂
Looked a bit sad
but…..i loved it!!!
Wouldn't this drive like a Reliant Robin?
Getting the public to lower their expectations in life is sad.
wow amazing, it just looks like the tuk tuk in thailand!
this is awesome 😀
I want one immediately
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Brilliant design concept. The three wheel design works very well in North America as it qualifies as a motor cycle thus not having to qualify as a car. It wouldn't be to bad being homeless if I could afford on of these guys. A step up from http://www.tonystrailers.com/mobileshelter/.
I would take 2 if it had a toilet!!!
When can I take delivery?
A modern wheelie bin for the disposal of humans, save big expense on funerals, but dont leave it on the driveway, some sh!t brained council worker will fine you for leaving it out overnight.
Millions of them here in India, we could do with having them in the big cities & reduce the amount of cars, they are brill for getting around town and zipping in & out of heavy traffic, bring em on.
Only disadvantage, not easy to have sex inside.
this is great… i want one. where can they be bought???
Wou.. it's so cool..
How could I bought it?
I would dearly love to import and distribute these into my country. I believe they would answer the problem of homelessness for many single older people, who have an income, yet nowhere to live. The main reasons are lack of affordable housing, and the cost of rentals, but something like the Buffalino would provide many with a roof over their heads, which would cost much less per week than rental accommodation. There are also serviced camping sites within most towns and cities offering ablution blocks and social amenities. With the growing population, I foresee a time when these forms of accommodation will be the norm.
I bet that thing smells absolutely horrid after a couple of days.
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designed by studio MSCHF, 'puff the squeaky chicken' features a perpetually open mouth and lazily bloodshot eyes.
designed by studio MSCHF, 'puff the squeaky chicken' features a perpetually open mouth and lazily bloodshot eyes.
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the exhibition pays tribute to the work of the visionary french architect and designer upon the twentieth anniversary of her passing.
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BMW is a name synonymous with quality, craftsmanship and performance; the ultimate driving experience. Originally a manufacturer of aeroplane engines, the company began building cars towards the end of the 1920's with their first model being known as the Dixi car.
Now, a century later, the company have amassed a huge reputation as a leading prestige vehicle manufacturer, producing not only petrol and diesel vehicles but also a choice of hybrid and all electric vehicle models such as the i3 and the i8.
Their popularity also doesn't four wheels either, as the BMW name is also highly respected in motorcycling circles as a market leader, producing a series of brilliant touring and cross-country motorcycles over many decades.
Today, BMW are one of the main vehicle manufacturers at the forefront of design and technology, their vehicles featuring some of the latest advancements in safety, comfort and engineering. With a wide and impressive range of vehicle models and trim levels to choose from, leasing a BMW has never been more bespoke and personalised, allowing you to choose any option on a factory-built vehicle order.
Whether choosing BMW's MPV - the 2 Series Active Tourer, or perhaps a 5 Series M Sport – the perfect long-distance choice, there is a BMW model for everyone. Incorporating the use of turbo charged powerplants has made a huge difference across the range for fuel economy, providing vehicles with the same or increased performance from engines with smaller displacements.
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I know there are many members here who know a lot about plants, gardening and things.
I am wanting to landscape my yard this spring, this is the first spring I have lived at this home. There are no trees in the yard and not one single plant ...
I want to spice it up. I was thinking in the front around the house planting something easy and cheap. Any ideas? I was thinking plants in the front, a few flowers and Sun Flowers.
When should you plant Sun Flowers? Give me some pointers please on how I can make it look great without spending a lot of money?


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When any show changes its showrunner, changes are bound to take effect. Whether that's in the style of the writing, the quality of the episodes produced or even changes to the cast itself, the newly appointed person in charge will almost inevitable want to make their mark and remind cast, crew, and viewers alike who is now running the show.
These changes are not always welcome; many hold with the age-old addage 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it.' However, in the case of a show like Doctor Who, a series which is based around the very idea of regeneration, change is necessary due to the longevity of the show - and a need to keep viewers wanting to come back for more.
With the announcement of current showrunner Steven Moffat's departure at the end of season 10 (to air in 2017), talk inevitably turns to the current Doctor, Peter Capaldi, and whether Moffat's final season might also serve as his own farewell. Capaldi has previously hinted that season ten could well be his last, saying that although he found the prospect of departure 'terrifying', he also wanted to try new things:
"When you accept the job you know there'll come a day, inevitably, when you'll be saying goodbye."
In hindsight, Capaldi's comments now seem even more poignant - and although nothing has been confirmed at all, it seems to be likely that Capaldi will depart at the end of Moffat's tenure, leaving the way clear for new showrunner, Chris Chibnall, to choose his own Time Lord. In fact, according to The Mirror, the BBC's executives are now expecting Capaldi to step down, with their source claiming:
"Bosses are already discussing a fresh start when Steven [Moffat] leaves. They've been happy with what Peter has brought to the role but some think it might make sense to give Chris his own choice of actor to play the Doctor."
A fresh start makes sense, and it's happened before, too. When Russell T. Davies stepped down as the showrunner on Doctor Who, he took David Tennant with him. Moffatt then took over form Davies, with Matt Smith settling in as the eleventh Doctor, and Karen Gillan also joined the show as the Doctor's new human companion, Amy Pond.
At this present time, Capaldi's Doctor is, of course, companion-less, after losing his Impossible Girl, Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman). We know the Doctor will not have a new companion for the Christmas Special, which will air at the end of 2016, but will they arrive in season ten, to carry over into season eleven, and the introduction of a new Doctor? (Coleman did this, playing opposite Smith and then Capaldi.) Or, will a new companion not join the show until the Doctor regenerates?
In all probability, it seems unlikely that Moffat will leave the Time Lord traveling alone for an entire season; though, we've seen characters on Doctor Who before, who have only joined the Doctor in the TARDIS for a few episodes before moving on (Mickey Smith, River Song, Sarah Jane Smith), and Moffat could decide to repeat that tactic, leaving Chibnall with an entirely clean slate. However, if a new, long-term companion is appointed for season 10, it seems likely that Chibnall will have a hand in the casting process too, with a view to what any future Doctor might need to accompany him through time and space.
For now, all we can do is wait - and what a long wait it seems to be.
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The Night-Born
The Night-Born
and Other Stories
"Ten short stories, in which may be found evidence of the observant eye, the keenness of mind, the swiftness of verbal movement, the knowledge of the world, that combine to make Jack London a master of fiction." --The Boston Transcript
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China blue, but deep blue, like the sea and sky all melted into one, and very wise. More than that, they had laughter in them--warm laughter, sun-warm and human, very human, and . . . shall I say feminine? They were. They were a woman's eyes, a proper woman's eyes. You know what that means. Can I say more? Also, in those blue eyes were, at the same time, a wild unrest, a wistful yearning, and a repose, an absolute repose, a sort of all-wise and philosophical calm."
Trefethan broke off abruptly.
"You fellows think I am screwed. I'm not. This is only my fifth since dinner. I am dead sober. I am solemn. I sit here now side by side with my sacred youth. It is not I--'old' Trefethan--that talks; it is my youth, and it is my youth that says those were the most wonderful eyes I have ever seen--so very calm, so very restless; so very wise, so very curious; so very old, so very young; so satisfied and yet yearning so wistfully. Boys, I can't describe them. When I have told you about her, you may know better for


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I have a home/custom built PC that's almost complete. But here's the thing: It wont at least show signs of it booting/starting.
I maybe just a n00b, but can a PC start without RAM and a graphics card?
I have an Intel i7 2600k, P67 Sabretooth, Corsair 750w PSU, 500GB Hard Drive (WD), and an optical drive from Asus. Would it start if i have the above but not the RAM and the GC?
NOTE: The fans move, but its only a twitch. As if electricity flows through for a second. So its working (to an extent). And a light appears on the MB.
And all of the required ports are connected (supposedly).
"I maybe just a n00b, but can a PC start without RAM and a graphics card?"
No. Two of the things that a BIOS will test is presence of memory and some way to display. That's really the two things that have to be present when trying to boot.
"Channeling the spirit of jboy..."
Take all the hardware out of the case & benchtest it. But you will need RAM & a video card.


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NEWBERRY, S.C. – After trailing by a dozen points at halftime, the Anderson men's basketball team erupted for 58 points in the second frame and rallied to top Newberry, 93-90, in South Atlantic Conference action, Saturday afternoon at Eleazer Arena.
Buoyed by 64.5 percent shooting in the second half, including 85 percent shooting from inside the arc, Anderson improved to 9-7 overall and 3-5 in conference action. With the win, the Trojans wrapped up their four-game road swing by snapping a three-game skid. Newberry slipped to 5-8 overall and 1-5 in league action with its second straight loss third setback in four decisions.
Led by senior guard Gage Ellis' 23 points, all five Trojan starters reached double-figure scoring. Ellis was 10-of-11 from inside the arc on the day and connected on all seven of his two-point field goal attempts in the second half. Senior forward Jeremy Bouton narrowly missed his first double-double of the season, with 17 points and nine rebounds, with guard Andrew Boynton notching his first career double-double with 15 points and a career-high 12 rebounds. The senior from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., also equaled a season-high with four assists on the afternoon. Sophomore forward Josh Livingston came off the bench to chip in eight points and seven boards.
Senior Randall Shaw added 13 points – all in the first half – with junior guard Shawn Benard capturing his second double-double of the campaign with 10 points and a game-high 10 assists.
First Half
Neither team was able to find the bottom of the basket until Bouton sank a pair of free throws with 18:25 on the clock and the Trojan defense held the potent Newberry offense scoreless for nearly three minutes.
Shaw capitalized on the Wolves' early drought by netting five quick points to lead AU to a 9-4 lead – its' largest of the first half – at the 15:45 mark, but Newberry responded by taking advantage of the frenzied pace of the game and used a 23-7 scoring outburst to claim a double-digit, 27-15, advantage with exactly nine minutes left in the opening frame.
Trailing by a dozen, Shaw sparked a 10-3 surge with a 3-pointer and Ellis added a traditional three-point play to help fuel the run, with Bouton and Benard each adding two points apiece to pull AU within 30-25 with more than five minutes on the clock.
Newberry quickly rebuilt a 10-point lead before the Trojans just as quickly sliced the deficit in half before the Wolves closed the half with an 11-4 burst to stake a 47-35 halftime lead.
Second Half
With Bouton providing the early firepower by scoring six of AU's first 10 points of the second half, the Trojans chipped away to cut the halftime deficit in half again just before the first media timeout. But the Wolves countered to rebuild a double-digit, 59-49, cushion before senior Kevin Simpson drained a 3-pointer from deep in the right corner to trigger a massive 19-5 scoring outburst by the Trojans.
Following a layup by Benard, Boynton scored the next six points for AU and less than two minutes later, Bouton connected on a 3-pointer from the right side that gave the Trojans their first lead since the 14:12 mark of the first half, at 66-64. AU would not trail again, as the Black and Gold went on to lead by as many as 14 points inside the final two minutes, but had to survive one final push by the Wolves.
A pair of free throws by Boynton with just 28 seconds on the clock lifted the Trojans to a 92-80 advantage, but AU misfired on 3-of-4 free throws in the closing moments, while Newberry connected on a 3-pointer and 4-of-5 free throws over the next 22 seconds to close within 92-87. Simpson then connected on 1-of-2 from the charity stripe and the Wolves' Luke Gibson knocked down a trey just before the buzzer to set the final score.
The Trojans were 17-of-20 (85.0%) from inside the arc in the final 20 minutes and did not miss a two-point attempt inside the final 10:50 of the game.
• After trailing by as many as 14 points in the first half, the Trojans led by as many as 14 points in the second half.
• The Trojans' 52.5 percent shooting on the day was their fourth-highest accuracy of the season.
• AU saw five players reach double-figure scoring for the second time this season.
• The Trojans claimed their second road win of the season.
• The Trojans won the battle of the boards, 37-32, and pulled down 10 offensive rebounds.
• AU has won four of the last five meetings with the Wolves.
• The Trojans have reached double-figure assists in six straight games.
• Gage Ellis has reached double-figure scoring in all 15 of his games.
• The 47 points scored by Newberry in the first half were the most by an AU opponent in the opening frame this season.
• The 58 points scored by AU in the second stanza marked the second-highest total for the Trojans this season – behind just the 61 points scored in the 100-73 win over North Greenville.
• Jeremy Bouton has pulled down at least five rebounds in five straight games.
Following a six-day layoff, Anderson returns home for the first time in the New Year, as the Trojans prepare for a three-game homestand. Catawba will invade the Abney Athletic Center on Saturday, Jan. 19, with tip-off versus the Indians slated for 4 p.m.


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If you heard a loud thump on Sunday afternoon around 3:00 eastern time, that was the collective heads of the executives at CBS Sports hitting their desks as Tiger Woods bogeyed his third straight hole. And with that third straight bogey, Tiger fell out of contention just as CBS Sports' broadcast of Pebble Beach's final round had begun.
When the final round began, Tiger was two strokes ahead of Phil Mickelson. By the end of the front nine on Sunday, Tiger was five strokes back and reeling. By the end of the day, he would finish nine strokes behind Phil and tied for 15th. And it was Phil that was lifting the trophy.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
TransAmerica Q & A: What did we eat?
- Your budget.
- Calorie/energy needs.
- Available resources.
- How many days you've been on the road.
- A) wasn't too heavy
- B) was filling,
- C) had enough protein
- D) was at least half-appealing to eat
- E) was affordable
- F) could be cooked on high rather than a simmer, and
- G) we could agree on.
Eventually we sent just one person into the store in an effort to hurry up! Oh, and we also had fun trying to avoid TBHQ, a frightening preservative found in a lot of cheap, processed foods. Avoiding high fructose corn syrup, which I ordinarily do, would have been impossible (according to our appetites).
- Save money.
- ....uh, save money.
- and to maybe get a few more veggies and a bit less deep fry in our diet.
BREAKFAST--Powdered milk + cereal (sometimes cold oats) + fruit (fresh or dried), we had to eat several bowls of this to be satisfied.--Scrambled eggs, cooked very, very quickly and with great care. (The stove is either ON or OFF.. no simmer!)--Hot oatmeal + fruit, etc.We tried to not cook for breakfast, because it took so much time-- but we (I) would be more satiated after eggs or oatmeal than cold cereal, which meant that we were less likely to have to stop for second breakfast in another hour.A successful tactic that many other touring cyclists used, was to eat a snack when you wake up, ride down the road an hour or two, then stop at a diner to have a hearty breakfast. This got you out of camp much earlier, but required the buck$.LUNCHWe mostly ate 1 of 3 sandwich options, depending on our mood and needs:1. PB&J2. Cheese sandwich3. Cheese, veggie, & sometimes meat sandwich. When we really craved it. This didn't seem to be very cost effective for us.SNACKS--Crackers + cheese--Cheap granola bars--Bananas, other fruit--Snickers, other candy--Ice cream--Gummy worms--Pop Tarts--Donuts--Can you see this list degenerating? :)DINNER--Pasta & beans, & sometimes a can of veggies.--Dehydrated soups when we could find it, plus bread.--Chili & bread.--Breakfast burritos out of the gas station. Oh, delicious. 500 calories each! I would have two, and a few snacks to top it off. Probably some ice cream for dessert.Having the Adventure Cycling maps was very helpful, though-- because we could see that a grocery store was up the road, and count on (most times) buying dinner food at the end of the day, instead of lugging it around all day (and up many hills). We only got sorta screwed a few times. Always keep a lightweight emergency food option in your bag (Ramen and some candy bars).
Monday, September 14, 2009
How did we become so ambitious?
Say, anyone know some good rivers to paddle? Bicycle-rafting has me curious. I think a ride-paddle-ride tour is in the works.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
I am moving!
No, not the blog-- ME-- I'M moving!
This summer (see: TransAmerica Bicycle Tour) we showed up to towns with little to no idea as to where we would sleep that night. But what we did know, was that we would figure it out.
Now I have shown up to Seattle with that same "I can figure it out" confidence.
STEP ONE: Job! Check.
I am so excited to share that I will be working at Gregg's Cycle in Bellevue! I have always, always (well, since I really fell in love with my bike) wanted to work in a bike shop. And another thing I learned on my tour: it's okay to do what you want! HA. Fancy that.
AND, I'll also be working at Cascade Bicycle Club as an instructor for their Urban Riders class! If you've been following this blog, or just have known me, for any length of time at all, you know that this is the PERFECT job for me. I love teaching people to ride.
STEP TWO: A place to live! ..uh, no check yet..
But I've got some options! And like I said: I can figure it out. ;)
Well, this is exciting! Bicycle commuting in Walla Walla is, well, pretty easy! Nothing (except wheat fields) is farther than 3 or 4 miles away, there are more quiet streets than busy streets, it's flat and sunny.
But Seattle? Seattle is big, busy, hilly and rainy. But that won't stop me from riding my bike as transportation. I look forward to "solving the problems" of bicycle commuting in a challenging environment, to illustrate that just a little bit of preparedness can make bicycle commuting really safe and fantastic, not a soggy chore.
And don't worry: there are still some TransAmerica Bicycle Touring HOW-TO posts in the works!
Thanks for readin'!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
So Says a Brew Snob
SCENE: [Mia and RJ peruse a diner menu, calculating calorie to cost ratios, while the waitress approaches the table.]
WAITRESS: Can I get ya'll anythin' to drink?
RJ: Um, yeah. What do you have on tap?
WAITRESS: The usual.
...[awkward pause.]...
RJ: Uh.. what's that?
WAITRESS: [Her face: are you kiddin' me??] Bud. and Bud Light.
RJ: Oh. Okay, thanks. I'll uh-- I'll let you know. Thanks.
Friday, September 4, 2009
TransAmerica Q&A: Where did we stay?
- State parks & private campgrounds
- City parks
- Homestays
- Churches
- Fire stations
- Someone's yard
- You're more likely to find a homestay if you're actually in a pickle. Such as a stormy forecast or pending darkness. You're not going to get a homestay because you're being lazy or a wimp!
- Take off your sunglasses. People want to see your EYES and see that you're trustworthy.
- First, ask indirectly. "Do you know a safe place, out of the rain that we could pitch a tent?" This allows the person an 'out,' or an opportunity to say 'no' if they're not willing or able to host you.
- If indirect inquiry fails with several people, and you're becoming a bit desperate, be more direct. "Could we just pitch a tent in your yard? It's getting dark and we can't ride any farther. We'll be out really early in the morning."
- Know your customer. For Mia and I, we look quite harmless and as young women are perceived as vulnerable. We're more likely to be helped by a mother who is concerned for our safety. If you're a scruffy guy that could pass for a bum, you're more likely be to be helped by a scruffy guy that kind of looks like a bum.
- Be genuine. Maybe it sounds contradictory at the end of this list, but I don't like to be manipulative, just honest. I just lay my situation flat out there.
"trekwomen" BLOG is now UP!
My Bicycle Resume
· Share my enthusiasm for bicycling to get more people on bikes!
Community Center for Youth, Bicycle Program Manager
· Developed, managed, coached, fundraised, designed jerseys and
advertised for junior cycling team and bicycle repair program.
TransAmerica Bicycle Tour
· Rode self-contained across the country on the TransAmerica Trail.
Trek Woman Who Rides
· Selected as 1 of 5 to represent Trek in the Trek Women Who Ride program.
5 Collegiate National Champion Jerseys
· An enthusiastic leader on the Whitman Cycling team.
· Strong work ethic. Rode off the back in 2004, off the front by 2005.
· 2005, 2006, 2007 Collegiate Team Time Trial Champion.
· 2005, 2006, Collegiate Team Omnium Champion.
Committed to Bicycle Commuting
· Moved out of apartment by bicycle trailer.
· Bought an Xtracycle instead of a car after college.
Self-motivated Bicycle Advocate
· Ride director for Ann Weatherill Cycling Classic.
· Started Bike Thyme, a "spandex-free" leisure ride.
· Co-organized Bikes and Buses are Beautiful contingent for local parade.
· Served on Walla Walla Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee.
· On own volition, designed an improved bicycle map for the Walla Walla area.
· Maintain a blog, full of tips, information, reviews, videos about bicycling.
o http://anadventurecalledbicycling.blogspot.com
Riding Experience
· Road, touring, cyclocross, commuting, cargo hauling, triathlon, track.
Additional Skills
· Fluent in American Sign Language
· Photoshop
High School
Lakeside School, Seattle, WA.
Semester Program
The Mountain School, Vershire, VT.
Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA.
B.A. Studio Art
Bike Repair
United Bicycle Institute, Ashland, OR.
Introduction to Bicycle Maintenance
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Things I Learned on Tour
TransAmerica Bicycle Tour, Looking Back: Things I Learned


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Leo C. Donofrio. [Source: Obama Conspiracy (.org)]Retired New Jersey attorney, professional gambler, and conservative blogger Leo C. Donofrio files a lawsuit asking the State Supreme Court to prohibit three candidates from appearing on New Jersey's presidential ballot: Barack Obama (D-IL), John McCain (R-AZ), and Socialist Worker's Party candidate Roger Calero. Donofrio claims that none of the three have proven to his satisfaction that they are "natural born citizens," as the Constitution requires to serve as president (see June 13, 2008, June 27, 2008, July 2008, August 21, 2008, and October 30, 2008). The lawsuit asks Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells to intervene in the elections process. In his filing, Donofrio writes that Obama is not eligible for the presidency "even if it were proved he was born in Hawaii, since… Senator Obama's father was born in Kenya and therefore, having been born with split and competing loyalties, candidate Obama is not a 'natural born citizen.'" Obama has long ago posted his authentic birth certificate stating he was born in Hawaii and therefore is a US citizen (see June 13, 2008). McCain's birth in the Panama Canal Zone (see March 14 - July 24, 2008) and Calero's birth in Nicaragua, Donofrio continues, invalidate their ability to be president as well, even though the Constitution states otherwise. With three ineligible presidential candidates on ballots, Donofrio warns, New Jersey voters will "witness firsthand the fraud their electoral process has become." After being rejected by the New Jersey Court, US Supreme Court Justice David Souter rejects the lawsuit's appearance on the Court docket. Justice Clarence Thomas allows the case to be submitted for consideration, but the Court rejects it. [Leo C. Donofrio v. Nina Mitchell Wells, Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey, 10/31/2008; WorldNetDaily, 11/13/2008; Obama Conspiracy (.org), 12/21/2008; St. Petersburg Times, 6/28/2010] After his case is thrown out, Donofrio will write on his blog that "you have no Constitution and you have no 'Supreme' court. You have a filthy corrupted snake pit which tried to protect itself from responsibility for this issue by using clerks like brutal praetorian guards." [Obama Conspiracy (.org), 12/21/2008] An Internet rumor that Justice Antonin Scalia will "quietly" place the case on the Court docket is later proven entirely false (see June 28, 2010).
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For the second time this year — and the 10th overall since entering service in 2012 — Arianespace has successfully launched a payload via the Vega rocket from the Spaceport, with this lightweight vehicle's latest mission delivering the OPTSAT-3000 and Venµs Earth observation satellites to Sun-synchronous orbits.
Lifting off from the Spaceport's SLV launch complex at precisely 10:58:33 p.m. French Guiana time on August 1, Vega lofted its multi-passenger payload during a flight sequence lasting 1 hour, 37 minutes. Speaking from the Spaceport's Jupiter control room, Arianespace Chief Executive Officer Stéphane Israël declared the launch a success and reflected on Vega's new "10-for-10" operational record, which includes four of these successes achieved during the past 11 months.
He noted that in five years of activity, Arianespace's lightweight vehicle already has orbited a total of 25 satellites for 19 customers worldwide, both institutional and commercial, serving a wide range of space applications, such as Earth observation, science, technology and education.
Delivering OPTSAT-3000 for Italy
During the initial phase of the mission — designated Flight VV10 in Arianespace's launcher family numbering system — Vega was powered by three solid propellant stages, followed by multiple burns of the bi-propellant upper stage before separate deployments of the two spacecraft.
The first passenger released by Vega, OPTSAT-3000, is an Earth Observation (EO) satellite for the Italian Ministry of Defence. The satellite was built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) based on inter-governmental, Italian-Israeli agreements. Once operational, OPTSAT-3000 will enable national defense entities to acquire and use high-resolution imagery from any part of the globe. The OPTSAT-3000 system was supplied by Telespazio as prime contractor, which has responsibility for the entire system; while OHB Italia was responsible for the launch services and related engineering support.
General Enzo Vecciarelli, Chief of Staff of the Italian Air Force, acknowledged the superb capabilities of a great team that was responsible for OPTSAT-3000's development and launch. In comments at the Spaceport's control center, he noted this launch marks another step forward in European cooperation in space, "which is something that we really need, because we live in a critical time for the security and stability environment — where there is a lack of situational awareness."
Venµs: an Israeli-French collaboration
The second passenger orbited on Flight VV10 — Venµs, also produced by Israel Aerospace Industries — is an EO and exploratory mission for the Israel Space Agency (ISA) and France's CNES space agency at the benefit of Israel's Ministry of Science, Technology and Space.
Venµs (an acronym for "Vegetation and Environment monitoring on a New Micro Satellite") will study the evolution of Earth's vegetation during this scientific mission, while the satellite's technological mission will provide in-flight qualification of the Israeli electrical propulsion system, based on Hall-Effect thrusters. CNES is in charge of the multi-spectral camera, its image programming and processing, as well as the distributing ground station; while the camera's development was performed for CNES by Elbit Electro-Optic Systems, Elop Ltd.
Peretz Vazan, Director General of Israel's Ministry of Science, Technology and Space, called the launch a "spectacular event," and provided his "mazel tov" (congratulations, in Hebrew) to all involved in the success.
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In addition to bringing Vega's tally of successes to double-digits, Flight VV10 also marked the rocket's first launch under a new operational organization between Arianespace and the vehicle's production prime contractor, Italy's Avio. The payload fairing, which encapsulated Flight VV10's two satellite passengers during Vega's ascent through the denser layers of Earth's atmosphere, was manufactured using a new "out of autoclave" production process.
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Seventy-Three producers of Associations of Negros Producers (ANP) will display their locally designed and indigenous produced items in the array of gifts & housewares, furniture & furnishing, fashion & garments, and food.
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