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Buddhist Water Festival Could Spark Ethnic Violence
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On April 13th the Buddhist Water Festival will begin in Myanmar. This holiday is symbolic and sacred to the Buddhist people of Burma. However in the Arakan this holiday could flow with blood rather than water.
Reports of racist Buddhist clergy participating in spreading the message of the Burmese hate group 969 have been popping up every since the riots and anti-Muslim attacks in March. The tweeters who have been reporting these warnings of potential attacks on the Rohingya all point toward the Water Festival as the key time for such pogroms. People like Jamila Hanan and Aung Aung (@JamilaHanan1 and @AungAungSittwe on twitter) have been sounding the alarm of yet another attempt by groups like 969 to complete their campaign of ethnic cleansing in the Arakan. It is also important to note that these same citizen reporters were the first to warn about the pogroms that took place in Meiktila and other areas were Muslim minorities were attacked in Burma last month.
In a recent report by Burma News International (http://www.bnionline.net) information about tensions leading up to the Water Festival have come out. In their account of the rising tensions in the Arakan region the Nasaka (Burmese Border Guards) have been extorting money from impoverished Rohingya communities to help fund the Water Festival in neighboring Buddhist villages. In the case they reported the Rohingya were forced to pay an exuberant amount of cash despite being hungry and without water. The money was then going to fund a Buddhist village that consisted of Rakhine from Sittwe and neighboring areas in addition to Rakhine who had migrated from Bangladesh once the Rohingya homes had been burnt.
Once again the racial element of the tensions in the Arakan cannot be overlooked. It is clear through reports like the one from Burma News International that government affiliates are using racial code to enforce biased laws. And yet despite clear cases of ethnic cleansing, pogroms, and racial discrimination within Burma the West remains eerily silent on the issue. Great world leaders, or so they claim, have failed to put pressure on Thein Sein and his military puppets as they continue to grind the Rohingya community into dust.
It should be clear that when a government openly refers to a community as "Kalar" (or any other racially charged term) that the said government does not intend to defend the basic human rights of that targeted community. It should also be clear that when an exploited community has been targeted by government funded mobs and military alike that if violence restarts the world should expect no different outcome than the last.
This is genocide.
If the world will not listen, if it will not stand up and fight for the down trodden... if nothing is to be done to stop it... Burma will wash away it's "kalar" communities. And like a river of blood, the stain this chapter in our history will not simply disappear. The stain this has left, the blot it will leave, will forever be upon our hands as well as upon those of the murderers'.
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Best Bars in Boat Quay Singapore – 2017
Best Bars in Boat Quay Singapore – Our best 8
Apparently Boat Quay is a well known area of Singapore attracting many locals and tourists for various reasons. Mainly because back in the day, its primary purpose was to serve as a marine trade centre. Mainly due to its location on the south bank of the Singapore River. Things look quite differently nowadays here in Boat Quay apparently and why wouldn't they? In addition Boat Quay Singapore is a vibrant social-economic spot, full of diverse bars, restaurants and other entertainment venues. So take a peek at our best pick of the Best Bars in Boat Quay Singapore. Appetti lists Over 170 venues in the Boat Quay / Raffles districts.
- Penny Black
- BQ Bar
- Southbridge
- Dallas Restaurant
- Mag's Wine Kitchen
- Harry's
- Mogambo
- Boomarang
Penny Black
The quintessential Victorian pub experience
Craving to experience the British Victorian atmosphere, whilst sipping a refreshing drink and perhaps enjoying the river view? There's apparently no better place than Penny Black. The venue is also split into different areas, serving different occasions and moods. Downstairs, it is more of a pub or tavern setting where one can have a party with friends or get a little crazy after work. The upper area is also more sophisticated and suited for business meetings and low-key classy celebrations. So on the whole, Penny Black is quite different from any other Boat Quay bar.
Penny Black: 26/27, Boat Quay, Singapore, 049817
BQ Bar in the Heart of Boat Quay
So a desire to dip into the town's best cocktail place should take you to the BQ bar. A relaxed and elegant setting is what accompanies a glass of a refreshing mojito or a signature cocktail. Perhaps Hunger will not find you there as the bar offers special Dharma and Schwarma kebabs. They are perhaps made of the best lamb and chicken in Boat Quay Singapore.
BQ Bar: 39, Boat Quay, Singapore, 049828
Southbridge – Life's good on top!
Here's probably one of the poshest of the Best Bars in Boat Quay Singapore – Southbridge. It's also a rooftop venue indulging you in a 360° view of the city. It resembles bars and restaurants you find in famous European resorts such as Saint Tropez and Barcelona. Classy cocktails and signature oyster and also other seafood dishes are definitely part of the deal at Southbridge.
Southbridge: Rooftop Level 5, Boat Quay, Singapore, 049828
Dallas Restaurant – Contemporary
Because we want to create complete contrast, we could perhaps offer taking you to Dallas Restaurant. This is a place, extremely popular with locals where one can have unpretentious food and drinks and enjoy lively and bright atmosphere. It's located on the stretch of Boat Quay Singapore and it's a perfect choice for a rich lunch or dinner. Dallas Restaurant must surely rank among the Best Bars in Boat Quay Singapore.
Dallas Restaurant: 31, Boat Quay, Singapore, 049820
Mag's Wine Kitchen – Good wine, good food and camaraderie
For the fans of French cuisine and fine wine, it would seemingly be a sin not to visit Mag's Wine Kitchen. It is a place where customers are given a personalised service and experience at all times, all food is prepared with exclusively fresh ingredients and simplicity is the key.
Mag's Wine Kitchen, 86, Circular Road, Boat Quay, Singapore, 049438
Although today there are many branches of the Harry's in various districts of the city, the brands history apparently started exactly here at Boat Quay Singapore in 1992. So up for some drinks and sports watching with friends or a nice family lunch? Harry's can accommodate your needs and also serve you quality food and a wide range of beverages. Did you know that Appetti lists 23 venues in Singapore?
Harry's: 28, Boat Quay, Singapore, 049818
Mogambo – It's a Jungle out there!
In addition there is also another jewel in the crown of amid the Best Bars in Boat Quay Singapore is the Mogambo bar and restaurant. Again, this is a two-style venue, catering for different groups of people and events. Rich and tasty menu, unique cocktails and also impeccable customer service. It draws locals, expats and tourists to this outstanding place, infused with the Japanese spirit.
Mogambo: 03 Canton Street, #01-01, Boat Quay, Singapore, 049745
Boomarang perhaps the home of sports in Singapore
A bit on the edge of Boat Quay Singapore, but apparently still close to the river is the Australian cafe and bar Boomarang. Quiet and also cosy during the day, it apparently turns into a arena of entertainment at night.
Boomarang: 52, Circular Road, Boat Quay, Singapore, 049407
Confused by the Best Bars in Boat Quay Singapore?
Finally, perhaps you haven't decided where to go first? We recommend visiting them all and then deciding which are the Best Bars in Boat Quay Singapore from a first-hand experience.
So why not visit our Singapore City page for more information and interesting facts about this fascinating destination.

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This week (starting last Saturday) marked the 60th anniversary of the historic Dartmouth RFC tour to England in 1958, the first American college or club rugby tour to Europe. An All-American tour from California visited Australia in the first decade of the 20th century, but no other US fifteen had ventured abroad (U. Cal visits to British Columbia not-with-standing) since those early days.
The improbability of planning this unique venture was compounded by the operational mishaps of sending players ad hoc to England in December. The credit for the former and the latter goes to the English Liesching family, father and son, working on opposite sides of the Atlantic.
Son Richard decided not to stay in England but matriculate in the USA, and chose Dartmouth, Class of 1959. In Hanover, he discovered that the college's ruggers treated the sport somewhat casually, but, at the same time, were highly athletic and successful against local competition, going 9-0 in the spring of 1958. To give the Dartmouth fifteen a sample of the real thing, he suggested the unthinkable, a tour to England to play local sides over the Christmas holiday.
Back in England, Raymond, the father, found not only was there no interest from English clubs playing an American college, the English Rugby Union formally forbade it. No one knew if the Yanks could play rugby or followed its rules. Besides, tours to England were made years in advance, and not on the quick. Schedules were not to be tampered with for any reason.
"Don't come! There are no games," telephoned the father to his son.
The trip was off and most of the Dartmouth players went home.
The next day, a light on the horizon, as one English side agreed to a fixture.
Dartmouth decided that even if only one game, the team – or how many could be rounded up to make a team – would cross the Atlantic.
In a flurry, other events coalesced at home and abroad. In the USA, "New Yorker" wit and writer, Corey Ford, who moved to Hanover, and adopted the rugby club, found financial support from President Eisenhower's "People to People" sports program. Back in the UK, Raymond Liesching, in a splendid act of diplomatic negotiation, convinced the RFU to schedule additional games if Dartmouth demonstrated it could play rugby.
And the trip began on December 13, 1958. First match a shutout against Haselmere RFC in Surrey 12-0. Six official games now inked on the card for the remainder of the tour. Dartmouth finished with five wins and two losses, shocking and surprising the English media. The British press penned the result, "The nastiest upset since Bunker Hill."
Upon returning to New York City, the team received an unusual accolade, an in-the-audience stand up on the "Ed Sullivan" television show.
Archivist Will Gray ('59), said, "They definitely didn't see us as legitimate rugby players." Every US rugby club or college side that has traveled out of the country owes a debt of gratitude to this intrepid Dartmouth fifteen. Sixty years ago, they proved just how "legitimate" American rugby could be.


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The mayor wants new fees for Airbnb rentals
This week, Mayor Rahm Emanuel called for a new 2 percent fee on individuals renting through Airbnb and other online hospitality services, which will go toward domestic abuse causes. Hoping to raise $1.3 million annually, this fee will be spent on shelter beds among other needs. According to Chicago Tribune, Airbnb is on board with collecting the fee, so long as it's applied for all short-term rental platforms. [Chicago Tribune]
Calling all dog lovers
Launching in Chicago with a pups&pride event, Dig is the new app everyone's barking about. The dating app for dog people connects you with individuals who love dogs just as much as you do. Dig helps you find dog-friendly locations to meet the individual you "dig," gives you tips from vets and trainers, and deals from pet companies. In addition to helping you find your partner, Dig hosts events and can connect you with rescue shelters to help you discover your future pooch. [Press release]
Chicago company on WSJ's Tech Companies to Watch list
The Chicago company FourKites made its way onto Wall Street Journal's prestigious list of 25 Tech Companies to Watch in 2018. FourKites is a transportation company that uses cutting-edge technology to track shipments. CEO Matt Elenjickal founded FourKites in 2014, and has since raised more than $50 million in total funding. [AmericanInno]
WeWork planning Chicago expansions
WeWork, as you've probably heard, is the growing unicorn that creates co-working spaces for individuals and companies. WeWork has flourished in Chicago and is working to add more space. Specifically, 120,000 square feet on N State St. and 65,000 feet in AMA Plaza on Wabash, according to the Chicago Tribune. [Chicago Tribune]
Chicago incubator opens new eSports arena
Blue1647, a Chicago incubator that provides coworking space and entrepreneurial support for companies in underserved areas, just added an eSports arena to its suite of offerings. With 70 gaming stations, Blue1647 aims to attract younger individuals by providing activities they know and love, with the hope of bolstering recruitment to its other offerings. [AmericanInno]
A heat map for restaurants? Tell me more
Skorch, a Chicago-built app, recommends restaurants that have the whole package: yummy food, a fun atmosphere and quality service. Skorch literally shows you the hottest restaurants based on people's reviews from that moment with an illustrated heat map. On the app, you are able to connect with friends and influencers you know and love. Skorch has opened in 12 other cities and continues to grow. [AmericanInno]
Truss is bringing industrial real estate to Chicago
Truss, a real estate tech company that makes it easier for business owners to find new offices, is expanding into industrial real estate, offering 45 million square feet of space in Chicago and Dallas. Truss will continue to use artificial intelligence so small and medium-sized businesses can find the best rates and locations. Their platform currently offers more than 200 million square feet of real estate across the verticals it serves. [PR Newswire]
Chicago startup BikeBrew wins pitch competitions and money for expansion
BikeBrew, which started as one student, Lucas Phillips, riding his bike around Northwestern University's campus selling cold brew in popular areas, now employs 36 students and has sold over 40,000 cups of coffee. As a joint collaboration between students at Northwestern and University of Chicago, BikeBrew has won a total of $65,000 in pitch competitions at both universities. Phillips plans to put this money toward campuses with warmer weather, due to the harsh challenges BikeBrew faces in the Chicago winter. [AmericanInno]
Clean Energy Trust invests in Chicago startup Sigora
Clean Energy Trust invested $20,000 in Sigora, which recently relocated from San Francisco to Chicago, as part of a larger Series A investment, according to AmericanInno. Sigora brings utility management systems to energy providers in developing countries. Currently set up in Haiti serving 20,000 people, Sigora hopes to expand to Zambia later in the year. [AmericanInno]
STATS now has an office in Limerick
Chicago sports tech company STATS just opened a brand new office in Limerick, Ireland. STATS is hoping to hire 150 people in its new offices. Hiring an Irish sports tech professional, Grainne Barry, to run the Ireland office, STATS chose Limerick due to its growing technology scene and partnerships with local institutions. [Business Wire]


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I created the "Travellers' Tales" section to give other travellers an opportunity to talk about their travels. Today I would like to introduce you to Amelia , a writer and blogger based in the Garden Route of South Africa. She blogs at "Suddenly A Mom".
I would love to hear about your travels too. Go to "Travellers' Tales" , fill in the quick questionnaire and email it to me with your blog links.
Read about Amelia's travels here,
1. Tell us a bit about yourself.
I'm a blogger (for clients and myself) and a freelance writer in the gorgeous Garden Route of South Africa. I have a family (a lovely husband and daughter) and nurture a penchant for anything that 1) tastes good, 2) makes music and/or 3) has fur/feathers/fins.
2. What is your earliest travel memory?
A camping trip on the banks of the Keurbooms River with my parents when I was 4 or 5 years old. We were sitting around a bonfire when someone handed a sparkler to me. I remember wondering how much more magical life could get after holding the stars in my hand.
3. Where was your last holiday?
Mauritius. Mint-coloured water, palm trees, French food and South African wine. Just about perfect.
4. What was the best thing you did there?
Snorkelling with eels in irresistibly warm waters and eating the freshest seafood in super-romantic settings.
5. What was your best holiday ever? Why?
A camping retreat in the Eastern Cape of South Africa – I met the love of my life there and learnt to catch waves on a SUP.
6. What is your favourite travel destination?
The place I'd like to go to next is the USA – there's just so much to see and do with just the right combination of natural beauty, entertainment, culture and fun. I'd love to do a train trip from east to west and discover a bit more of the mid-western farmlands.
7. What must one do there?
Well, I'm yet to go…but Yellowstone and New York City are on my bucket list.
8. Who is your favourite travel companion/s?
My husband – he's an adventurer that's always up for trying something new.
9. Name one item you must have when travelling.
My phone so that I can take pictures, keep in touch with friends back home, and do a little bit of work on the way. I do love my job.
10. Your best travel advice?
Don't be pedantic about an itinerary. Have a few places you'd like to see and try your hardest to get there, but be open-minded. Some of the best adventures start by getting lost or taking a chance.
11. The one place you want to visit before you die?
Italy; especially the countryside, far away from the city centres.
12. Your favourite place in South Africa?
The Wild Coast is spectacularly beautiful. It changes you.
13. Worst travel experience?
Spending the afternoon at a backpackers' in Coffee Bay while it rained. When I had to head back to our campsite, the river that I needed to cross was flooded. I slipped down the embankment and got soaked through and covered in mud. The campsite was blocked by water, there was no access. So, I headed to a hotel, which charged me an exorbitant rate to stay the night. I had an amazing hot bath, but my clothes were wet and muddy, so I wrapped myself in a stripy African blanket and headed to the restaurant. I could only eat the peanuts at the bar as I'd spent all of my money on one night's accommodation.
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Thank you, Amelia , for sharing your fascinating travels with us!
I would love to hear about your travels too. Go to "Travellers' Tales", fill in the quick questionnaire and email it to me with your blog links.
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Cheese naan is a famous Indian bread, that is traditionally baked in a tandoor oven. Some people think that it cannot be made without a tandoor, but that's not true. The heat of the traditional Indian tandoor cooking style can be replicated with this recipe!
- Refined flour – 2 cups (about 250 grams)
- Curd
- Ghee
- Mozzarella cheese -about 100 grams
- Green coriander -finely chopped
- Sugar
- Baking soda
- Salt to taste
- Oil
Cheese Naan Process
- Take refined flour in any vessel. Make a small bowl type in the center and add curd, sugar, baking soda, salt, oil and mix the all these things well. Now add lukewarm water, knead a soft and smooth dough. Cover the dough and keep aside for 2 to 4 hours.
- For stuffing grate the cheese and add some coriander sprigs into it.
- Once the dough is done with resting period, knead it again till smooth.
- Divide the dough into four to five equal parts. Lift one dough lumps and roll in round shape. Mix this dough ball in some dry flour and place it on rolling late. Roll it round in 3 to 4 inch. Add 2 to 3 tsp stuffing over it and lift the rolled naan from all sides, closing the stuffing. Sprinkle some dry flour on the stuffed dough ball and flatten with your fingers gently. Now use the rolling pin to roll it out in an oval shape, keeping it little thick.
- For making naan in the oven, take a baking tray and grease it with some ghee. Place the rolled naan in a baking tray and apply little water on the top. Sprinkle some kalonji or cumin seeds over it.
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees C. Place the tray on the upper rack and roast the naan for 5 minutes on 250 degrees C. Check the naan at intervals.
- After 5 minutes, take out the naan from oven and check. Naan is roast from the top but uncooked from beneath. Flip the sides and cook for 2 more minutes. After 2 minutes, check the cheese naan. Cheese naan is now ripe from both the sides. Add some ghee or butter over it.
- The Cheese naan is ready. Serve hot.


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Posted: May 04, 2018
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Santa Clara men's rowing had four honored on the All-WIRA teams, announced Friday in addition to the coach of the year.
Grant Steffen and Christopher Szigeti were named to the first team with Matt Bruton and Nick Szigeti bringing home second team honors. Head coach Jay Farwell was also named the Men's Coach of the Year.
The Broncos are fresh off winning the grand final in both the V8 and V4 races at WIRAs last weekend.
On May 12, Santa Clara is back on the water at Western Sprints as the Broncos look to qualify for IRAs for the fourth year in a row.
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I convinced myself over the last couple months to participate in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), but I didn't have time to plan and prep like I would have liked. This, for someone who thought they were mostly a panster only to realize they are NOT, was a huge mistake. I struggled for the first… Continue reading What Some Writers Do When They Should be NaNoing
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Congratulations to Any Good Thing & Joy E. Rancatore!
Many of you have heard of The Book Designer and the contest run each month for e-book covers. An author, publisher, or book designer can submit an e-book cover to be critiqued and judged. The winners in Fiction and Nonfiction Categories are featured, and several others in each category who were in the running for… Continue reading Congratulations to Any Good Thing & Joy E. Rancatore!
#BlogBattle: Harp
Well, well, well! #BlogBattle has drifted into November like a dusting of snow in fall. Actually, that's what really happened at my house a week or so ago! It was more like an inch and a half than a dusting, though. Anywho! Our word this month is HARP! What have you got?
Oh, and you NaNoWriMo folk, I challenge you to add the Blog Battle word to your WIP!
November 2019 Blog Battle
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Once you've posted your story to your blog, put a link to it in the comments section, and we'll add your story to the Battle Stories Line-up post.
Make sure to check back and read some of the stories of your fellow battlers. Leave comments to encourage these writers, and share each other's stories!
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The Prompt Word will be given the First Tuesday of Every Month.
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- 1000 words max (give or take a few)
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Review of Strayborn by E.E. Rawls
As promised! Here is my review of Strayborn, the book I told you about earlier this week and interviewed the author for! Strayborn has all the boxes checked for a great series starter and five stars from me. As YA fantasy that is appropriate for young ya readers, I get the impression the whole series… Continue reading Review of Strayborn by E.E. Rawls
"As Hard to Find as a Clone in a Hoard of People" by Leif Jackson, a #BlogBattle Guest Story
For #BlogBattle, I sometimes have a guest post from one of my favorite young writers. Previously, he's shared as Anonymous. Of course, he has given himself a name for readers to call him by now. 🙂 Enjoy! "As Hard to Find as a Clone in a Hoard of People" By: Leif Jackson The police searched… Continue reading "As Hard to Find as a Clone in a Hoard of People" by Leif Jackson, a #BlogBattle Guest Story


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We recently made a very unpopular decision for our home – we installed carpet in our upstairs bedrooms! I never expected people to have such strong feelings towards carpet, but alas – many do. We happen to LOVE carpet in the bedrooms, and have missed it since we moved here 3 years ago. We had carpeting in the upstairs of our last home, and I remember it feeling so incredibly cozy and warm. We both agreed that feeling was missing in our current home, so we decided it was time!
There were many factors I took into consideration when selecting the carpet we chose to install. Our friend Travis owns Coastal Concepts, a company that specializes in carpeting, window treatments, and flooring, so we decided to have him over to discuss what we were looking for and our concerns. We needed a carpet that was stain resistant (because, kids!), and I also questioned if it was the right decision with allergies and asthma. Travis shared some great information with me that made me feel even more confident in our carpet decision.
There are many misconceptions regarding carpet and asthma/allergies that I was happy to learn! Travis shared this link from Mohawk Flooring explaining these misconceptions and how (newer) carpet can actually be beneficial to someone with these conditions. Carpet fibers actually trap dust, pet dander, and pollen and remove them from the breathing zone! You can read more about all that right here. I love that they link actual studies, as well!
We chose Mohawk Flooring for our carpet, which came highly recommend. All Mohawk carpets are CRI Green Label Plus Certified which means they meet or exceed government indoor air quality regulations and are among the lowest VOC-emitting products out there! Mohawk features Everstrand, which is made using patented Continuum – an innovative PET carpet that's made with up to 100% recycled content which is antimicrobial by nature. The padding Mohawk uses is also anti-microbial! This PET material makes the carpet easier to clean and maintain, as well. They're also protected by Scotchguard, which gives an extra layer of protection against stains. You can find more info on all of this right here. Per Travis, the owner of the company we used, all Everstrand warranties include lifetime stain resistance and 10-year coverage for abrasive wear, texture retention, soil resistance, and manufacturing defects! Once I knew all of this, I was sold!
We chose a Mohawk Carpet low pile berber in the style Ensemble. I loved the simple texture it offered and that it was still soft on our feet. We went with the lightest color, called Chorale. I realize some of you might think we're crazy for going with a light color, but the stain resistance made me more confident in our choice! I also wanted to be able to layer rugs over the carpet, and Travis recommended a low pile to avoid rugs leaving an indent in the carpet. I am in LOVE with the result!
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Here's the Line Up!Link to Zombo
Battle of the Worst Bands in Pittsburgh will be at the 31st Pub on Saturday 7/11/09. Show starts at 10pm
The show will be hosted by the one and only..
Jay Thurber of WRCT-FM's Radio Nine Program..He will be decked out in his worst used car salesman attire and will keep this train wreck of show moving.
Eight Stink-to-High-Heavens Bands!
• The Jim Dandies (godawful rock)
• The Nifty Two (making a pathetic visit to the stage after many years in hiding)
• The Hillbilly Varmints (stinkin' white trash garbage..making a 10 year reunion appearance)
• D.J. Gauche- (One man band insanity)
• The Bloated Sluts- (Girls gone loco)
• The Wakening- (Graveyard Junkyard Savages)
• Tommy Amoeba- (doing a quick solo/duo set)
• The Botched- (bottom feeders on punk rock mayhem)
...and maybe some crazy special guests!
Throw your vote at your favorite band and hope they may walk away with the Golden Turd Trophy! And just like real democracy, you can buy extra votes!
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Horror goes hand-in-hand with remote locations. Summer camps in the woods, Antarctica, the middle of Texas nowhere. Setting a horror film in places like these is a convenient way to isolate characters and force them to confront the idea that they may never get home. But when horror comes home, what then? Films like A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Amityville Horror, and Poltergeist have made generations afraid of what might lurk in their homes and neighborhoods. But what is it about the nature of suburbia that probes such a sensitive nerve in the minds of horror audiences? With the help of Fan Contributors Andrew Hawkins, Brandon Marcus, Danielle Ryan, and Drew Dietsch, I've put together a list of the films we think best represent suburban horror.
Edward Scissorhands
What makes suburbia a scary idea? It's a concept that is supposed to exude security and community. But those things come at the cost of conformity. No other movie acutely addresses this like Tim Burton's ode to the outsider, Edward Scissorhands. When sweet, understanding Peg (Dianne Wiest) brings home a shy Frankenstein's monster named Edward (Johnny Depp), she hopes to integrate this lonely soul into normal life. At first, he's the highlight of Peg's son's show-and-tell. The neighbors have him trim their hedges into ornate designs, and he even ends up styling their hair.
However, it's not long until the cruelty and darkness of suburbia seep into Edward's new life. The fawning neighbors aren't as warm-hearted as Peg — they view Edward as a curiosity. Local coquette Joyce even tries to have her way with Edward. When he shuns her advances, she immediately turns on him, badmouthing him to her friends. There's also the most suburban of problems: rebellious youth. Jim (Anthony Michael Hall) takes advantage of Edward's unique abilities (hint: it's in the title) which gets Edward in trouble with the law. Another facet of suburbia's devilish underbelly manifests in the form of Esmeralda (O-Lan Jones), the evangelical nutcase who everyone writes off until her religious fervor creates a justification for the community's hatred of Edward.
But what's truly terrifying about Edward Scissorhands is what it says about inclusion and the standards one must abide by to gain it. Edward is an artist with his misshapen hands; they are what make him so beautiful and rare. Not only does his oddity prevent him from joining this manufactured paradise, but he can't even realize his love for Peg's daughter Kim (Winona Ryder). As the town marches to Edward's castle to possibly burn him alive, Kim fakes Edward's death so that he may live alone in peace.
It's an ending that showcases suburbia's inability to accept anything outside of the box. It's a place where a homeowners' association regulates everything about how you appear to the outside world, and something as strange as Edward cannot exist there. Suburbia is a hostile land for anyone who dares to be different, and Edward Scissorhands illustrates this in the most horrific way possible: the weird ones are doomed to loneliness. There's nothing scarier than that. [Drew Dietsch]
Ginger Snaps
Welcome to Bailey Downs, the quaint Canadian suburb on the edge of Alberta's vast prairies and dark woods. The suburb where you probably shouldn't leave your dog outside at night because the resident werewolf might leave its half-eaten carcass still chained to the doghouse. Bailey Downs is the perfect setting for Ginger Snaps, which helps make it one of the best (and most vicious) werewolf movies ever made.
It's flick with real teeth, but centers on a heartfelt and delicate story of Ginger and Brigitte, two outcast teen sisters, and how the social pressures of suburban life and high school tear them apart. When Ginger survives an attack from a wolf-like creature, she experiences a sexual awakening and a month-long transformation (a grotesque puberty metaphor) that serves up some of the best body horror since Cronenberg's The Fly.
Suburbia molded Ginger and Brigitte. Their shared contempt for the Bailey Downs lifestyle reeks of stereotypical teen gloom. When Brigitte wonders why no one has caught the monster, she asks "How hard could it be in a place full of dead ends?" Fifteen years after its release, the film's dialogue is still sharp and relevant enough to maintain a satirical edge. Ginger Snaps doesn't just use the suburbs as a backdrop. It's about the hostility of suburban privilege and the illusion of safety and security in places like Bailey Downs. [Travis Newton]
The House of the Devil
The House of the Devil isn't the kind of suburban nightmare that takes place inside a quaint neighborhood. It's the story of a college student duped by a family of murderous Satan worshipers in need of a sacrificial vessel to bring forth the antichrist. The characters, who they are, and how all the action takes place in the figurative house down the lane — that's what makes it suburban horror. Once our main character is in place, The House of the Devil erupts into a horrorshow that could easily take place in the rundown old home on the edge of your suburb.
Director Ti West is a divisive and polarizing horror director. Many viewers who see The House of the Devil either love it, hate it, or find it insufferably boring and bland. The film takes place in the 1970s and West does an excellent job of laying out a solid narrative that works as a throwback to Satanic Panic movies and the works of Wes Craven. Jocelin Donahue is excellent as Samantha, the "babysitter" protagonist. But the real gold of the film comes from the threatening and unsettlingly subtle performances laid out by Tom Noonan and Mary Woronov. The House of the Devil holds shocks and surprises that'll make you think twice before answering that help wanted ad posted in the quad. [Andrew Hawkins]
Fright Night
The original Fright Night is a perfect suburban horror film and easily one of the best genre films of all time. Child's Play director Tom Holland crafted an amazing story that is entertaining and shocking and insanely rewatchable. While at times very lighthearted, the real weight of the film comes from just how good of a horror movie it is. Chris Sarandon is charismatic and dangerous as Jerry, the vampire who moves in next door. His performance alone makes this one a classic.
Fright Night was the first horror film that spent over a million dollars on its practical effects budget. The death scenes, transformations, and creatures are all fantastic in the film. But without an amazing cast (Roddy McDowall, William Ragsdale, Amanda Bearse and Stephen Geoffreys) holding it all down and connecting us with the film, the movie would have been just another forgotten relic of the 80s horror era. At its heart, Fright Night is Dracula set in the suburbs, but somehow it managed to be lightning in a bottle. It's also the best Peter Vincent movie of all time. [Andrew Hawkins]
Paranormal Activity
The wonderful thing about living in a new suburban house is that there are no ghosts in it. Right? Wrong. Paranormal Activity took the security and safety of a new, modern home and tossed it right out the window.
Despite its less-than-impressive sequels, the first Paranormal Activity is quite good. It's creepy and clever and shows just how effective found footage films are when done well. Plus, there are the scares. So, so many scares. By the end of the film, the fade-in of the timecode in the bottom corner of the screen is nearly as haunting as the theme from Jaws. You just knew bad stuff was coming when those numbers showed up.
The scariest thing about Paranormal Activity is the fact that it doesn't take place in some old castle or space station or haunted forest. It takes place in the kind of house your neighbors could live in. The kind of house that maybe you live in. [Brandon Marcus]
It Follows
Having sex in horror films has always been dangerous. Characters that have sex on-screen are almost always going to die in horrible, bloody ways. It Follows takes the concept and twists it a little, following a small group of twenty-somethings stuck in a Detroit suburb. They start off trying to escape boredom. Later, they try to escape the monster at their backs. One of the girls, Yara, describes their surroundings late in the film, saying: "When I was a little girl, my parents wouldn't allow me to go south of 8 Mile. And I didn't even know what that meant until I got a little older. And I started realizing that that's where the city started and the suburbs ended." While Yara's parents believed that danger lurked outside of suburbia, It Follows reveals that the danger is within.
The "it" in It Follows passes from one person to another through sex. It stalks a victim until that person has sex with someone else, passing the curse onward, or the entity kills its intended victim. Once that victim is dead, the entity moves backward through the sexual chain, attempting to kill each of the previous victims unless they pass it on once more. This spooky STD is like something from a seventh-grade health class, a warning on the dangers of casual sex.
Then again, the characters use sex to free themselves of the curse, so the movie is morally ambiguous. The curse is just a symptom of the sickness that plagues all of suburbia: the "it can't happen to me" mindset that many of the characters seem to have. There are set definitions within the suburbs regarding what's safe and what isn't, but It Follows shows that sometimes there's a danger in being too comfortable. [Danielle Ryan]
John Carpenter litters the suburban streets of Halloween with details recognizable by anyone who grew up in the 'burbs. Kids riding bikes up and down the street. Tacky Halloween decorations on neighbor's lawns. A sense of protection and entitlement, as if the neighborhood itself were covered with a safety blanket. Haddonfield is idyllic and peaceful. Protagonist Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) is a typical (if bookish) teenage girl for her era. Her day is fairly standard as well. She sits through boring classes, does errands for her parents, and eventually goes to babysit a neighbor child for some extra spending money. It's all so normal that Michael Myers' intrusion into any shot instantly breaks the feeling of peace. He doesn't belong there, but he is there all the same.
Despite Myers' unnatural inclusion in the world, in a way he is a product of it. He is a monster of suburbia, wearing a flimsy rubber Halloween mask (a modified Captain Kirk one, at that) and wielding a kitchen knife. He is the darkness lurking even in the safest places, a reminder that you can't escape death even if you live on Lampkin Lane and drive a moderately-priced car. The setting is undeniably authentic, which makes every slash of Myers' knife that much scarier. [Danielle Ryan]


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To be eligible for SEVWA Points & Contingency program you must be an SEVWA Member and run sponsor decals on your VW. You do not have to be an SEVWA Member to participate in any class at the events.
There are 7 events on series, you will have the option of dropping a race and once again 5 extra points for attending all events.
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A driver is allowed to enter more than one race class per event.
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* The SE Euro/SEVWA drag race classes are open to any vehicle that is VW powered.
* Any engine produced by VW is allowed (Aircooled or Watercooled, Gas or Diesel).
* Subaru and Corvair engines are not allowed.
Time Runs:
There will be at least 2 times runs per class at each event as time/weather permits.
* Driver will have the option to move into another bracket class if they fail to run the numbers for that class .
* For example: A racer registered to compete in Super Pro fails to make a pass quicker than the 7.99 cut off in time runs can elect to move into the Pro Class where it is 8.00 and slower
* Dial in for Super Pro racers MUST be 7.99 or quicker, Dial in for Pro or Draggin' Booties racers MUST be 8.00 or slower. Trophy Class will also be 8:00 and slower.
Bye Runs:
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* First round bye will be decided by a blind draw of tech cards.
* In subsequent rounds, the bye will be awarded to the best winning reaction time of the previous round.
* If there is a tie for best winning reaction time of the previous round, the bye will be awarded to the driver that was closest to their dial-in.
Roll bar MUST be padded anywhere the driver's helmet may contact it while in the driving position
All tech will be done by the track and their officials.
All seat belts & helmets must be up to date
Helmets are REQUIRED IN ALL CLASSES.
Tires must be in good working order. No excessive weather cracks or bald spots
Hubcaps and trim rings must be removed
All carburetors must have a return-spring
All fuel lines/tank must be outside of the driver's compartment
All cars with aftermarket fuel pumps must have a safety shut off switch
All watercooled cars must have a 1 pint minimum catch can for over flow
All cars must have working foot brakes
Batteries must be mounted securely with metal hold downs
Batteries in a non-stock location should be in a vented battery box
Must have one working tail light
Super Pro (0-7.99)
NHRA/IHRA rules apply. Please see NHRA/IHRA Rule book link above.
The SE Euro/SEVWA SUPER PRO class is mirrored on the "BOX" class in IHRA and "SUPER PRO" class in NHRA.
Pro (8.00 and slower):
NHRA/IHRA rules apply. Please see NHRA/IHRA Rule book link above.
The SE Euro/SEVWA PRO class is mirrored on the "NO BOX" class in IHRA and "PRO" class in NHRA.
* No DELAY BOXES. All Boxes must be removed from the vehicle. (anyone caught using will lose all accumulated points)
* Starting line 2 step is allowed
* Transbrakes are allowed
* Slicks allowed
Draggin' Booties (8.00 and slower)
NHRA/IHRA rules apply. Please see NHRA/IHRA Rule book link above. This class is open to any female competitor in any VW powered vehicle.
* All rules for this class will be the same as listed above for the "PRO" class.
Trophy Class (Non-points class/8.00 and slower)
NHRA/IHRA rules apply. Please see NHRA/IHRA Rule book link above.
* This is class is for the beginner racer. No experienced racer allowed.
* This is a non-points class. Only a Trophy will be awarded at an event. No Purse or compensation for this class.
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SWINDON sweltered this week in 1976, as the country basked in the greatest heatwave since reliable records began.
This was a boon to people organising outdoor events such as carnivals and Scout rallies, as well as those involved in Swindon's burgeoning public arts scene, who were able to push on without fear of rain intervening.
Indoor events included a trade fair in Swindon at which many modern technological marvels were on show.
These included telephones with buttons where most telephones had only a rotary dial.


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A dozen or so musicians have just returned to our fair shores having been away to Austin Texas to attend the annual SXSW (South by South West) music industry jamboree. What you will not deduce from the very "rock n' roll" style promotional material below is that their attendance there was funded by Belfast City Council.
That's quite an admirable move on the part of BCC and their creative people but it appears that the creativity doesn't stop at the music.
Take for example the fact that none of the bands appearing at the "Belfast Rocks" event are actually from Belfast but instead predominately from the Maiden City or its immediate surroundings (Coleraine, Magherafelt) throw into the mix the fact that at least two of the acts are signed to and funded by record labels and one would have to wonder if
a) Belfast bands are so shite they do not merit listening to or supporting / promoting
b) if record labels are in such dire financial straits that they need subsidised (with the help of my fucking taxes I hasten to add) to market their wares.
Either way Belfast appears to be in creative meltdown with funding intended for its citizens being distributed by the capital city to already signed bands from other cities and towns (not to mention certain businesses from other parts of the UK) whist the grass roots of creativity go undernourished because they are neither "hip" nor "sussed" enough to milk the system to their own advantage.
Checks and balances? I don't think so – certainly not from an NI audit perspective.


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- 07 Oct 2018
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- Olympic News, Olympism in Action Forum, IOC News
Supporting Athletes from Youth Sports to Post-Career Entrepreneurialism
The athletes are at the heart of the Olympic Games: they train for years to compete and live by the Olympic values of friendship, excellence and respect every day. Supporting athletes – not just on the field of play but beyond their athletic careers – is essential for the IOC and the Olympic Movement.
The Olympism in Action Forum examined several topics related to athlete support. There was a video highlighting the forthcoming Athletes' Rights and Responsibilities Declaration, an athlete-driven initiative developed by athletes, for athletes over the last year. The development and delivery of the Athletes' Declaration has been led by a 20-person Steering Committee of athlete representatives across the Olympic Movement.
• 10 representatives – International Federations
• 5 representatives – Association of National Olympic Committees
• 3 representatives – IOC Athletes' Commission
• 1 representative – International Paralympic Committee
• 1 representative – World Olympians Association
The Declaration outlines a common set of aspirational rights and responsibilities for athletes within the Olympic Movement. All members of the Olympic Movement, particularly the International Olympic Committee, the International Sports Federations and the National Olympic Committees, will strive to promote respect for these rights and responsibilities.
Covering topics such as anti-doping, integrity, clean sport, career, communications, governance, discrimination, due process and harassment and abuse, the Athletes' Declaration will be an evolving document that supports athletes – with their direct input and involvement – for years to come.
The process to create the Athletes' Declaration was an open one, focused on making the effort one of "by athletes, for athletes". Over the summer, thousands of athletes added their voices to the development of the Athletes' Declaration, through a global survey that reached 4,292 participants from 190 countries and more than 120 sports disciplines (including all Olympic and Paralympic disciplines). Respondent demographics were well balanced, with 48 per cent female, 50 per cent male and 2 per cent preferring not to answer/other. Active athletes accounted for 68 per cent of responses, with 61 per cent of respondents aged between 18 and 34.
This extensive and comprehensive athlete survey examined all aspects of the draft document, incorporating 19 rights and 16 responsibilities, that was released for consultation at the end of May. Athletes shared what was most important to them, ensuring their collective voices were fully represented in the process.
The solidarity shown in creating the Athletes' Declaration is a fundamental concept that underpins the modern Olympic Games. Athletes come together with equal opportunities to compete and be the best. The IOC helps ensure that access to sport and the Olympic Games should be universal, offering financial support to athletes from all backgrounds and nations and helping develop sport worldwide.
The theme of support was woven throughout the panels and talks at the Forum.
In a workshop called "Education & Skill-Building Through Sport", a panel of experts discussed the intersection of sport and education and how sport can support athletes by reinforcing educational outcomes and teaching fundamental life skills. Vita Balsyte, Director of Olympic Education at the National Olympic Committee of Lithuania, talked about the importance of value-based sporting education, identifying it as "a process where positive attitudes and processes are developed".
Then, in a wide-ranging conversation, Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate 2006 and Founder of Grameen Bank, spoke to Angela Ruggiero – the CEO and Co-Founder of Sports Innovation Lab, a four-time Olympian in ice hockey and the former Chair of the IOC Athletes' Commission – about the great potential of elite athletes to become successful innovators and entrepreneurs after their sports careers. They explored ways the Olympic Movement can empower and support Olympians to become entrepreneurs once they have retired.
Then Yunus signed an MoU with IOC President Bach to launch the new Athlete365 Business Accelerator, which will provide excellent opportunities to athletes, through three main phases: Engagement, Incubation and Acceleration.
During the first stage, an online course on entrepreneurship will be available for free to all athletes around the world, accessible through the Athlete365 platform. Subsequently, during the incubation phase, selected athletes who have completed phase one will receive further knowledge and mentorship on entrepreneurship through two dedicated rounds of workshops that are delivered by experts and specialists in this field. Finally, in phase three, a number of athletes, selected on the basis of their project proposals, will receive dedicated and personalised coaching and mentorship for six months for the execution of their project.
In line with Recommendation 18 of Olympic Agenda 2020 and the IOC Athletes' Commission Strategy, this MoU once again demonstrates the IOC's commitment to supporting athletes and Olympians during their sporting and non-sporting careers, and is a logical continuation of the investment made by Olympic Solidarity in athlete development worldwide.
Yunus said: "I was looking for social power – in individuals, in governments, in businesses. I'm awed by the power of sport. It gives me goosebumps. Every village in Bangladesh flies the flag of some unknown country when the Olympics or the World Cup comes around. They're flying with pride Argentinian flags or Brazilian flags. What emotional ties are built through sport. That power is not used for social purposes generally – so that's what I was looking for."


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This has turned into my favorite flannel by far. I have flannels thicker than this, but those turn into jackets more than a piece I can wear anywhere. These are the perfect material weight to layer under a jacket and be able to wear all day. They are soft and breath fairly nice.
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- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: Large
- Height: 6'2"
- Weight: 180lbs
One of my favorites. Will definitely buy more colors. Great fit, top quality.
This is our best selling (and most handsome) Mountain Life shirt for men! Definitely get more colors!
Enjoy looking handsome, :-)
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He Loves It!
Bought as a gift for my boyfriend and he loves it! Perfect weight.
Great, thank you Kelly!
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Great shirt, runs large
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit: Runs large
- Size Bought: large
- Height: 5'11"
- Weight: 175lbs
Rugged and durable. Insanely comfortable. I have worn this shirt almost nonstop since getting it last week. It is softer with each wash.
My only complaint is the size. I am 5'11" and 175lbs. Average build. I usually wear a large in everything. This fits my chest and shoulders well, but the shirt is looong. But worse is that there's a lot of excess material around the midsection - like it's made for someone with a little gut?
I like the shirt so much though that I'm going to get it tailored. It will probably be my favorite shirt in my line-up once it fits.
Love this flannel for everything
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 195lbs
Awesome fit, Super soft and its great for camping, for casual use and as a baselayer! Definitely going to pick up a couple more of these!
Favorite Flannel
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
Within a week of buying this flannel I came back and grabbed another color. Great fit, color ways, and style. Works great as a casual piece as well as an active layer.
Outdoor Research Feedback Flannel Shirt
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Height: 5'7"
- Weight: 165lbs
This is my most comfortable flannel, hands down. The material is not very stretchy, but the design allows for great movement. I typically fall somewhere between a medium and a large. Usually, I like mediums better aesthetically, but buy larges if I know I will be active in the garment. I have the size medium in this flannel and don't feel restricted in the the arm/shoulder region like I expected.
How is the length? I'm 5'9" and around 155lbs. Would you say I should go with a medium? I'll be wearing the shirt exclusively untucked.
Comfy But Boxy
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: Runs large
- Size Bought: Medium
- Height: 5'10"
- Weight: 175lbs
40" chest, 32" waist
I love the material; reasonably warm, and super comfortable. I like the cut in the sleeves, chest, and neck, but wish the waist was trimmer. I did get this on sale, so I took it to my tailor with all the money I saved. Not surprisingly, first thing she said was "That's a nice shirt."
I don't think I'd pay full price for regular fit, but if OR made one just like it in slim, I'd buy them all.
Wonderful flannel and color pattern
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit: Runs large
- Size Bought: Medium
- Height: 5'5"
- Weight: 160lbs
I like the flannel. It's a good weight and although it's all polyester, it's feels like a nice cotton weave. The warmth level is nice for wearing over a T-shirt in cool temps in the mid 40s. I'm sure it'll be great on hikes especially with the wicking characteristics. Would have been 5 stars but it does run a bit baggy on me. I am stocky and typically a Medium fits great but this felt a little on the baggy side for me.
Feels so good
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: Small
- Height: 5'9"
- Weight: 140lbs
I love this shirt. This is my first flannel and I think its going to be hard having another after this one. It fits great (not too baggy), is thick, warm, and looks great. I haven't put it through the wringer yet, but the quality seems as it should be from OR.
Thanks for the great review, Griffin!
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True back country shirt!
- Fit: True to size
This is what I consider to be a true flannel! Nice weight and good fit- I have a hard time finding flannel that fits well in the chest and shoulders without being a tent at the waist, and this fits right. I have had heavier flannels, but they seem to always shrink up so they don't stay tucked in with activity- I don't have that problem with this one, so it actually keeps me warmer and more comfortable than most- obviously lined flannel is warmer, but it isn't as comfortable. Also like that it has different colors and is a little nicer looking than my typical lumber-jack type flannel
Thanks Derek! Now, I want a women's Feedback Flannel! We do have a nice one on the women's side, but I really like the tech aspects of this flannel: hollow core poly brushed flannel that dries quickly and is a great mid layer!
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Buy It! You will love it!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: XL
- Height: 6'0"
- Weight: 185lbs
I live in Birmingham, Al. So, it can be in the 30s in the morning and the 60s by 1:00. I can be comfortable all day wearing it. From the city to a day hike it feels great. Throw a backpack on and you don't have to worry about the shoulder seams rubbing you wrong. Lite rain it holds its warmth. The ladies seem to like it too. With the good looks, softness, and performance it will became one of your favorite go to flannels.
Jacob, Thank you for the great review!
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- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: M
- Height: 5'10"
- Weight: 165lbs
This thing is nice. I think it has the perfect mix of warm but not-too-warm material. I purchased the earth color and I think I'll have to double dip for the kale color. Cool shirt, great fit.
Hey Morgan - thank you for the review... I am just waiting for OR to do a technical women's flannel in the same fabric!
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Technical or not, it's warm and comfy
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: Large
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 170lbs
This is a very nice looking, warm flannel. It's comfy too. What more needs to be said.
Thanks for the review, Patrick!
Happy New Year,
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According to a Bloomberg Businessweek article Microsoft may be paying in excess of $100,000 to certain developers in order to bring apps to the Windows Phone platform.
A breif paragraph in this article found on the Bloomberg Businessweek site reads:
"My friends in Silicon Valley say Microsoft has been offering $100,000 or more to companies that will build Windows Phone apps. All told, Microsoft has 145,000 apps and games, according to Gruhler. That includes 48 of the top 50 most downloaded, though it still lacks a version of Pinterest and Instagram."
Presumably Microsoft are only splashing the cash on bigger developers which leads me to ask, what about the little guy? Microsoft still offer $100 for every app submitted but is that really fair when Microsoft may be paying the likes of Halfbrick and Imangi Studios who are much larger studios, thousands of dollars?
The success of the Windows Mobile platform hasn't been lacking compared to Android or iOS and with such staple mobile apps like Instagram and Pintrest still missing from their app store I'm not thinking that's going to change any time soon.