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Auto Repair
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Automotive Maintenance
We are a full service auto repair shop, serving Hesperia and the surrounding area. Lou's Auto Shop is the auto repair shop you can trust with your vehicle. We also install head gaskets, fuel injection pumps, injectors, turbos, and many other differential repairs.
Vehicle Repair
Auto Service
Auto Service
Lou's Auto Shop can service almost any make or model of vehicle. Give us a call today for more information, and then bring your vehicle in to our shop for expert repair and maintenance services that will have your vehicle running smoothly. We are fast, and pride ourselves on fair pricing.
ASE Certified
ASE Certification
Automotive Service Excellence, or ASE, is a certification we make all our technicians qualify for. ASE certifies automotive professionals so that service customers can better gauge a technicians level of expertise before contracting the technician's services.
Auto Service near Phelan
You Trusted Auto Care Professionals in PhelanWho can you rely on when you need a repair or service on your vehicle? For lots of car owners, choosing from the scores of auto shops in the phone book can seem like an impossible undertaking. Many automotive repair shops claim to provide great service and low prices, but they disappoint in the end. At Lou's Auto, we ensure that all our automotive services are completed with the greatest care and regard to detail. Our staff of honest auto mechanics can diagnose and repair any problem you're experiencing with your car from transmission issues to brake repairs.
After years of providing our clients with reliable automobile services and fair pricing, we've come to be known as one of the number one auto shops near Phelan. You can trust that your car is in good hands with our team of dedicated auto mechanics.
No Job Too Big or Too SmallWhile many auto shops only have the capability to repair one or two systems on your vehicle, Lou's auto is able to service your vehicle from top to bottom. Regardless of whether you need any type of routine maintenance, or if you're experiencing a serious problem with your vehicle, no job is too big or too small for our team. Read on for a list of some of our most popular services.
Air Conditioning Repairs & Maintenance PhelanYou might not give any consideration to the air conditioning system in your car, until one day it stops working properly. Before the summer heat sets in, bring your car in to Lou's Auto for a full inspection on your air conditioning system. Most car manufacturers recommend that this type of service be conducted every year or so. Periodically checking on the health of your air conditioning system can help you avoid performance issues down the road and the need for a more costly car repair service.
When you bring your car in for an air conditioner service, our technicians will check for any issues with your system, as well as replenish your refrigerant levels if needed. Some common causes of air conditioner problems include refrigerant leaks. When your car loses too much of this fluid, it's unable to produce cold air efficiently. Other issues may include a problem with your compressor or a failing blower fan. There's no need to suffer with an underperforming air conditioner any longer. You may be surprised how affordable it is to repair.
Tire Rotations & Alignments PhelanTire rotations and alignments are among the most commonly ignored maintenance tasks by car owners. It's easy to lose track of time in between tire rotations, or simply fail to do it at all. However, we encourage our customers to be diligent about bringing their vehicles in for periodic tire rotations and alignments. With proper care, your tires can last longer in between replacements. Having your tires rotated also gives our technicians an opportunity to inspect them for signs of wear or damage that you may not have noticed.
When you drive your car, the amount of stress placed on your front tires is not the same as that placed on the back. Similarly, the amount of wear you experience on the outside of your tire, will not be the same as the amount on the portion facing inwards. Rotating your tires enables you to evenly distribute the amount of wear each of your tires experiences. When all of your tires are able to wear evenly, they will last much longer before requiring replacement. What's more, proper tire care can ensure you avoid any bald spots or other serious damage to your tires that could result in a flat or blowout when you're driving.
Full Transmission Replacements PhelanSadly, there are times when we may recommend that your transmission system is beyond repair. When this happens, you will need to have your transmission entirely replaced. While a transmission replacement is one of the more expensive services you can have done on your car, it might actually be a money saver in the end.
It's essential that your transmission service is carried out by a skilled professional. Too often, we have customers come in to have us fix flawed transmission work done by an inexperienced mechanic. If you're going to invest in a transmission replacement, make sure that it's done right the first time.
Shocks and Struts Repairs PhelanFailing shocks and struts are more common in older cars but they can occur in any vehicle, particularly if you frequently have to navigate road hazards like pot holes. Your shocks and struts are part of your suspicion system, which is responsible for making sure that you have a smooth ride while driving. It's usually very obvious to car owners when they're experiencing some type of issue with their shocks and struts. Telltale signs will be that your car will bounce while you're driving, lean when you're making a turn, or you'll notice that your steering wheel jerks or is less responsive. Not only is this aggravating, it can also take a toll on your tires.
If you suspect that you're having issues with your shocks and struts, don't hesitate to call Lou's Auto to remedy the problem. We can put a stop to the bouncing so you can enjoy a smoother, safer ride on the road.
Transmission System Issues PhelanMany of our customers who bring their car in aren't aware that they are experiencing an issue with their transmission. All they know is that their vehicle is not performing as it should be, or worse, the engine has shut down completely. To properly diagnose and repair any issues with your transmission system, you'll to take your car into to an experienced auto mechanic that specializes in these types of repairs. A transmission repair is a complicated auto service, one that can't be done by just any auto shop. At Lou's Auto shop, we have the expertise necessary to handle these complex jobs.
The earliest sign of transmission problems is usually a strange noise coming from your engine. You might not even notice it at first, especially if you usually listen to music in the car. However, over time, this noise might become more pronounced. Whenever your car is making a noise you are not used to, it's a good idea to bring it in to have it inspected by one of our technicians. Like many other automotive issues, the sooner we can diagnose the problem, the less expensive the fix will likely be.
Brake Inspections & Repairs PhelanCan you rely on your brakes if you need to make an emergency stop? Routine brake inspections are a critical safety precaution and one that you should never put off. At least once per year, you should bring your car into Lou's Auto so that one of our specialists can examine your brake pads and rotors for signs of wear. Upon examining your brakes, we will give you an honest assessment of how much life you still have in your brake pads and rotors, or if either of them needs replacing. Changing out your brakes pads in a timely manner can ensure that your rotors don't experience any undue stress, which could lead to them needing replacing sooner.
If at any time you detect humming, squeaking, or shaking coming from your brakes, it's important that you visit our shop immediately for an inspection. Too often we see car owners delaying brake inspections to save money, however, they end up paying more in the end. What's more, not taking appropriate care of your brakes can make it difficult for you to stop in an emergency situation. There is no need to put yourself or your passengers in danger. We offer brake repairs at affordable prices, and we will never sell you any type of service that you don't need.
Phelan Oil ChangesTake your car into Lou's Auto the next time you are due for an oil change. An oil change is a simple service that we can complete for you in as little as an hour. We offer competitive prices on this vital service, so contact us to schedule your appointment today!
Great Auto Service at the Best Price for PhelanPreventive maintenance on your vehicles is your best defense against costly automotive troubles. Every day, we have customers bring their cars in with serious issues that could have been avoided with proper maintenance. If you're not sure what type of services you should be performing on your car, or how often, contact Lou's Auto and we can walk you through the recommended service for your car based on its year, make and model.
At Lou's Auto, we want to be your 1st choice when it comes to having any auto repair or service done on your car. Our goal is to earn lifelong customers by providing top-tier service at prices that fit any budget.
Our Services
- Computer Diagnostics
- Brake Service & Repair
- AC/Heat Repair
- Steering & Suspension
- Timing Belts
- Tune-Ups
- Starters
- Auto Tune Ups
- Engine Repair
- Transmission Service
- Engine Service
- Shocks & Struts
- Auto Repair
- And More!
We take pride in hiring only trustworthy, knowledgeable technicians and staff that mirror our company's philosophy. We want to gain customers that will be customers for life, not just for a one-time service. To keep your business, we know that we must deliver the highest quality service and a reasonable price.
Why choose us?
At Lou's Auto Shop, we have continually grown and improved to better serve our Clients. Our desire is to cultivate a continued relationship with you, your family, and your friends, meeting all your vehicles needs.
In addition to the services listed above, we also provide the following services to our customers. You can be assured that our staff can deal with any problem you may be having with your vehicle. Auto Tune Up Service, Auto Electrical Repair, Foreign & Domestic Services, Check Engine Light Diagnostics, Check Engine Light, Auto Maintenance, Oil & Filter Change, 30/60/90K Mile Service, Alternators, Cv Axles, Radiators, Heater Cores, Belts & Hoses, Battery, Water Pumps, Fuel Pumps, Overheating Repairs,Clutch Replacements, and more!
Lou's auto repair shop is a great shop for auto repair he fixed a few of my vehicles at an affordable price i highly recommend them to anyone who wants to get there vehicle repaired right i give them 5 stars
I think no i know lous auto is the most awesome shop on the planet they are considered a five star shop in my book and so what if they smoke in the shop its there shop they pay for it they own it there are no laws stateing they cant smoke in there own shop. Keep up the great work guys you are like no you are our family.
The Best! I drove to Victorville from San Diego and I was leaking transmission fluid. I didn't know where to go and I was thinking the worse and that is was going to cost me a lot of money. They checked all the fluids and looked for leaks. Then, they tightened the bolts on the pan and it saved me tons of money. Everyone there was super friendly and very helpful. I would definitely go there again and recommend them to anyone. Keep up the great work!
Great and honest shop! I have my civic in for a tranny swap, the tranny i got from pick a part had some questionable issues so instead of just putting it in to get paid they called to give me a chance to get a different one. If you are looking for s good honest shop look no further! I highly recommend this shop!
ou's auto shop had Great service. Very informative, the cost of labor was reasonable. I would recommend this shop to anyone. Ill be coming back.


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We worry about the technical side, so our customers don't have to. Great emphasis is put on getting the best result from artwork to logo to design.
We then digitise the design into stitch format, so our state of the art embroidery machines can read the various types of stitches we use, depending on type of product and the size and colour of the logo.
After the artwork and design has been perfected, we then ensure that the application to the garment is undertaken to the exact customer specifications. This requires experienced operators who constantly monitor thread tensions and other technical operations.
Finally, we inspect each garment individually making sure each one is consistent in quality, colour and positioning, and only after all this has been approved, will the garments then be packed and dispatched.
Our Garment Testing
"With every great logo comes great responsibility"
If we don't get the garment right, then the logo becomes irrelevant, as we haven't given our customers the full product they require. That's why we'll only use garments from recognised quality suppliers and even then, they still go through the "Linela test".
The Linela Test – We test all our sample garments in our scientific quality controlled testing facility. In other words we stamp on them, pull them and then wash them several times to make sure that each garment is with the customer for the long-term.
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SHOPWORN - Chess For Rookies
Learn To Play, Win and Enjoy!Product Code: SWB0279EM
Publisher: Everyman Chess
Author: Craig Pritchett
Year of Publication: 2009
Notation Type: Algebraic (AN)
Book DescriptionChess for Rookies is a fun-to-read, leisurely, yet well-paced guide. Assuming no prior knowledge of the game, Craig Pritchett takes the beginner on a journey through the crucial basics. Mixing instruction and good humour, this book is an ideal way to learn how to play and win at chess.
* Learn about the chessboard and how the pieces move
* Grasp the relative strengths of the chessboard forces
* Master basic chess tactics and strategies
* Get on top of trickier ideas such as castling and en passant
* Realize when to attack or defend
* Develop your opening, middlegame and endgame skills
* Learn how to use your computer to enhance skills
* Discover where best to play and enjoy chess.
And after all that, be ready to play, win and enjoy!
Returns & Exchanges
We can not accept return or exchange requests for shopworn book sales. Because we are offering these current books at an incredible discount due to shopworn imperfections, which may include bent corners and edge smudges, all shopworn book sales are final.
Media Mail Eligible
Media Mail® shipping from the US Postal Service is the cost-effective way to ship Books, Software and DVDs. With shipping rates starting at only $5.00, it's the most affordable shipping method available.


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Han Kang
Han Kang was born in Gwangju, South Korea. The Vegetarian, her first novel to be translated into English, was awarded the 2016 Man Booker International Prize. 'White' is an extract from The White Book, which is forthcoming from Portobello Books in the UK and Crown in the US.


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Adapted from a lesser-known novel from SF/Horror author Dean R. Koontz, this claustrophobic thriller presents a computerized nemesis incorporating the murderous elements of 's HAL with the world-domination goal of the title villain in . Brilliant cybernetics expert Dr. Alex Harris (Fritz Weaver) develops a revolutionary new supercomputer dubbed Proteus IV (voice of Robert Vaughn, uncredited) which is capable of almost human self-awareness and capacity for intellectual growth. Unfortunately for Alex and his wife Susan (Julie Christie), Proteus is also imbued with a very human desire to grow beyond the limitations of his own knowledge -- as well as to escape the isolation of the laboratory -- and taps into the home terminals of the Harris' high-tech dream house, in which he makes Susan a virtual prisoner. As she is put through a tortuous series of physical and mental tests, the Proteus mainframe takes severe steps to prevent any interference -- even resorting to the murder of Harris' assistant (Gerrit Graham). Susan's confusion eventually turns to dread when she begins to realize Proteus' true intentions... to evolve beyond mere circuitry and assume a human form by impregnating her with his "seed." Despite the lurid premise, this is probably the most conventional effort from controversial director Donald Cammell (Donald Cammell, Donald Cammell), and the film's theme of the computer's ominously pervasive role in human affairs -- in this case forcing its way into our bodies as well as our lives -- seems oddly prescient today. Christie's convincing performance makes the most of a role which has her shouting at the walls and ceiling for two-thirds of the movie. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi
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Dracula: The Bloody Truth
05:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Vertigo Theatre - 115 9 Ave SEwww.vertigotheatre.com
Dracula: The Bloody TruthBy Le Navet Bete & John Nicholson
Professor Abraham Van Helsing leaps off the pages of Dracula and onto the stage to tell you, dear theatre-goer: Bram Stoker's novel had it all wrong! At last, Van Helsing hopes to set the record straight and bring the 'truth' of the legendary vampire and his terrifying story to light...even if he only has three amateur actor's to help him do it! Van Helsing and his troupe leap into 40 different characters on a breakneck journey from the Transylvanian mountains to the seaside town of Whitby. This North American Premiere will be a farcical side-splitter for family audiences and vampire lovers alike.
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Bankers Hall Holiday HoursDecember 28, 2018
Monday - Friday 10:00 am until 6:00 pm Saturdays 10:00 am until 5:00 pm December 24th (Chris... Read More
Bankers Hall - 315 8th Avenue S.W.
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CORE Mall Holiday HoursDecember 28, 2018
Monday - Saturday (ending December 22) 10:00AM until 8:00PM Sundays (ending December 23) 12:00P... Read More
The CORE Mall - 324 8 Ave SW
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Season to Sleigh with Manila LuzonDecember 28, 2018
On Friday December 28th at the Palace Theatre WERK is bringing you a Season to Sleigh! With none oth... Read More
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Ice Skating at Olympic PlazaDecember 28, 2018
Open mid November to mid March Hours of operation: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily Skating is free of charg... Read More
10:00 am - 09:00 pm
Olympic Plaza - 228 8 Avenue S.E.
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Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My LifeJanuary 25, 2020
Id have rather learned the lesson late in the journey than miss out on the jam Fresh from his ... Read More
05:00 pm - 05:00 pm
160, 115 9 Avenue SE
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Whispers In The DarkJanuary 25 - February 22, 2020
WHISPERS IN THE DARK BY ANNA CUMMER, BASED ON THE A PAIR OF HANDS BY ARTHUR QUILLER-COUCH Ever... Read More
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The Eastern Amputee Golf Association (EAGA) was formed by Bob Buck, retired National Amputee Golf Association's Eastern Trustee, and others who were interested in developing a regional amputee golf association.
The EAGA was formed along the same guidelines as that of the National Amputee Golf Association (NAGA) but has its own Officers, Constitution, Bylaws, and Membership Dues. EAGA's prime purpose is to organize and conduct amputee golfing events and "Learn to Golf" clinics for any physically challenged individual, provide communication between its members and act as a bridge between its members and the National Association.
The EAGA also assists NAGA in conducting the "First Swing" seminars for rehabilitation, parks and recreation, and golf professionals.
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text: When Shadow Moon is released from prison, he meets the mysterious Mr. Wednesday and a storm begins to brew. Little does Shadow know, this storm will change the course of his entire life. Left adrift by the recent, tragic death of his wife, and suddenly hired as Mr. Wednesday's bodyguard, Shadow finds himself in the center of a world that he struggles to understand.


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There's a very attractive job going at Google, with the company looking for someone to head up its Music launch later this year. Meanwhile, Android dude Andy Rubin is working with the team closely, and even meeting with record labels.
Why Rubin? Well, we was the brains behind Android (with Google buying Android from him and hiring him in 2005), and it's believed their Music service will be tied closely with Android. It's expected to launch by the end of the year, coinciding with the Gingerbread Android release.
They better shake a leg and sign up some record labels, if what Reuters is reporting is true. [Reuters]


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Etesh.mangray needed a new banner ad design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 61 designs submitted by 20 freelance designers.
We are creating a real time offer network. The main way customers will interact with us is via a pop up that shows on any page that messages an offer that is available for a brief period of time. (see sample here - http://vinolist.com/types/Fortified-wines.html)
Our problem - after 4 user test- it seems like users are looking at the pop up but not even seeing it, when its right in front of their noses. We need a better design to capture their attention.
Users on ecommerce sites. My main customer is the owner of the ecommerce site.
I need a better design for the pop up. Simple, eye catching with all the social features. We like the look of this design (www.zuupy.com - see the tab demo on the left). But should be substantially differentiated.
No files to upload - the pop up is showing at
Here are some general comments from focus groups that will help guide design.
Features (in the box)
- Need to show a picture or the product
- Discount text should be larger
- Logo of the ecommerce site
- A minimize button
- Better design (better graphics, design)
- Dont make it look like a scam
- Outline the sections
- Has to complement the site
- Make more attractive and larger
- Make the background color match with the site
- Make the font more appealing


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Roasted coriander cauliflower
Prep: 5 mins Cook: 25 mins
Give cauliflower a bit of zing by adding coriander and red onion to make a low fat, vitamin C-packed side dish
Nutrition and extra info
- Vegetarian
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal118
- fat7g
- saturates1g
- carbs9g
- sugars7g
- fibre3g
- protein5g
- salt0.03g
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- 1 head cauliflower, about 500g, cut into florets
A brassica, like cabbage and broccoli, cauliflower is a mass of tiny, tightly packed flower…
- 2 red onions, sliced into thick wedges
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tbsp olive oil
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Probably the most widely-used oil in cooking, olive oil is pressed from fresh olives. It's…
- handful fresh coriander, to serve
Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. In a roasting tin, toss the cauliflower, red onion, ground coriander and olive oil together with some salt and pepper. Roast for 25 mins, tossing occasionally until the vegetables are starting to brown. Toss through the coriander and serve.
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7th Apr, 2015
Delicious dish - I was annoyed because I rather overcooked it and it fell apart but that's what happens when you have a very busy Easter lunch for 10 to dish up so I will do it again when I can give it more attention. I'm surprised one commentator found the cauliflower didn't cook in time - it must depend on what size pieces you cut it in to.


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Exclusive Minnesota State Mankato Print by Marian AndersonPage address: http://www.mnsu.edu/alumni/pride/andersonprint.html
Nationally-acclaimed artist Marian Anderson of Mankato, has created a lasting testament to the growing contributions of Minnesota State University, Mankato. Her latest work, "Journey" follows the growth of the University. A montage of images captures the University from its early presence as a normal school to its hilltop relocation and growing global contributions as a doctoral university.
The original, commissioned painting hangs in the Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Limited edition prints, artist proof prints, and giclee prints of the original painting are available for purchase. Proceeds will go towards student scholarships.
Cost of Prints
- Limited Edition, Numbered Prints individually signed by Marian Anderson (20'' x 13''): $115
- Limited Edition Artist Proof Prints individually signed by Marian Anderson (20'' x 13''): $340
- Limited Edition Giclee Prints individually signed by Marian Anderson (40'' x 26''): $515
You can purchase your print(s) one of three ways:
- Place your order online
- Purchase prints at the Centennial Student Union, CSU 220
- Call the CSU Office at 507-389-5225.


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keithsamuels necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 91 diseños de 33 diseñadores freelance.
Logo to be designed based on one already prepared as a concept. Can be viewed at http://www.accountantwebsmiths.co.uk/logo1.jpg
Chartners Chartered Accountants
Make it, Count it, Keep it
Desired Color Scheme:
Red (#DD0711) and black on white/clear background
Desired Style:
Fresh, funky friendly but still professional
Accepted File Formats:
Vector Formats (.eps, .pdf or .ai); Fireworks png
We need a logo based on the one at  http://www.accountantwebsmiths.co.uk/logo1.jpg which has been done as a concept but but we want it improved. It is for a firm of accountants. The logo needs to be fresh funky and friendly.
The bits from the existing logo that need to be retained...
* A man with a briefcase in action.
* He needs to have a friendly smiley face with eyes and nose based on a percentage sign of some sort - this needs to be clearly visible with the percentage sign so can be out of proportion to the rest of the body if needs be.
* Colours to be red and black on a white/clear background but the red should be #DD0711
* Vector based so we can make it larger and smaller without problems.
* Name of firm is Chartners and Chartered Accountants needs to be with it as well.
* We quite like the grey swoop curve but doesn't have to be kept if you prefer
Things we want different...
* We want to keep the logo funky but something a bit more solid/professional than a stick man if possible.
* Change the font to a more professional font - sans sefif without the feet. Wording can be uppercase or lowercase.
* Slogan to be changed from "the difference is" to "Make it, Count it, Keep it"
Source file to be supplied as a fireworks png file when final version approved.
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Shane Edwards leads road-weary Charge to win.
Sleep was in short supply for Shane Edwards and the Canton Charge entering Monday afternoon's game at Memorial Civic Center.
Fortunately, grit wasn't.
The Charge overcame fatigue, ridiculous travel arrangements and a big, physical Maine team to win 99-94 during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee in front of 1,951 fans. Playing their third game in four days, the Charge's Monday began in Springfield, Mass., where they had won Sunday afternoon against the Armor.
A 3 a.m. wake-up call Monday led to a 6 a.m. flight from Hartford, Conn., to Cleveland. The Charge got back to Canton about 9:30 a.m. for a 3 p.m. tip.
"I can't lie. Coming in, I was so tired," Edwards said with a laugh. "But ... Coach (Steve Hetzel) says once we step (on the floor), nobody is tired."
Edwards exploded for a season-high 28 points to lead the Charge to a win in their first home game since since Dec. 29.
No other player for Canton scored more than 12.
The Charge (14-8) move into a first-place tie in the East Division with Fort Wayne, which comes to Canton on Wednesday.
"Just very proud of our guys' resiliency and ability not to make excuses for the amount of games we played and the travel," Hetzel said. "We played a very physical team. It was a battle and we knew it was going to be a grind-it-out game."
They had to grind to the very end.
A video review with 13 seconds left reversed an out-of-bounds call and gave possession to the Charge, who were leading 97-94. But Maine's Chris Babb stole the ensuing inbound pass and called timeout with 10.2 seconds left.
The Red Claws ran a misdirection play with Chris Wright looking for Babb coming from the weak side. The Charge switched all picks and Jorge Gutierrez challenged a decent 3-point look for Babb, who had hit a 30-footer earlier at the halftime buzzer.
However, this shot didn't fall. Cavaliers assignee Carrick Felix grabbed the rebound and made two free throws with 1.4 seconds left to seal the win.
"We got the ball to the guy we wanted and got a good look," Maine head coach Mike Taylor said. "It just didn't go in."
Babb led Maine with 20 points on 5-of-10 shooting from 3-point range. The 6-foot-5 Iowa State product added eight rebounds and seven assists. Wright also scored 20 points. However he committed eight of Maine's 22 turnovers to offset the Red Claws' 53.1 percent shooting from the field.
There was no stopping the 6-7 Edwards, whether it was 7-footers Ty Walker and Zeke Marshall, 6-9 wide body Damen Bell-Holter or Wright — a hyper athletic 6-8 forward. Quick and long-limbed, Edwards made 13 of 22 shots with all his buckets coming at the rim on a variety of face-up drives and spin moves.
"He didn't back down from a single one of them," Hetzel said. "... He just continues to play great basketball."
Edwards added seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and no turnovers in 35 minutes.
Walker swatted Edwards twice early in the game. Edwards was undeterred.
"Me and (Kevin Jones) talked about it, about getting into their bodies," Edwards said. "To finish through them and not try to finish over them."
Jones scored 12 points for the Charge.
A roller-coaster game for much of the day, the Charge saw a seven-point lead evaporate midway through the fourth quarter. Edwards reentered and immediately produced consecutive buckets. Later, with Maine back within three points, Edwards drove and finished a 3-point play with 1:21 left.
Olek Czyz made a number of hustle plays down the stretch, including a put-back bucket with 2:38 left. He, Edwards and Arinze Onuaku combined for 16 of Canton's 20 offensive rebounds. On the other end, the Charge allowed only three offensive boards.
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Swanage - A Day To Remember
The spectacular pairing of TWO UNREBUILT BULLEID PACIFICS for the first time in preservation is superbly captured in this unique and imaginative programme.
Stunningly photographed in ideal conditions the video portrays a graphic account of an historic and stirring sight not seen in Dorset since 1966 the year of the Somerset and Dorset closure.
Extensive footplate sequences (aboard 105 and 72) PLUS revealing interviews with ex BR Southern Region crews involved give an inside view of Bulleid Pacific performance as the two locos battle it out double-heading eight coach hams on Dorsets 1 in 76 Purbeck Line in spectacular style!!
Also featured in this highly absorbing programme is the pairing of celebrated M7 No. 30053 and 105 captured in glorious late afternoon sunshine.
Running Time: 50 mins. approx.
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Hey There!
Happy New Year!
Been awhile over here... at a certain point i look at just HOW long it's been and then the idea of trying to catch up is overwhelming so i just procrastinate a little longer...
So, lots happened since October!
Put out a new Superchunk 7" for "Learned to Surf" w/ non-LP b-side "Sunny Brixton" in the UK.
Played Superchunk shows in Madrid, Barcelona, and London. Had a great time in all those places! Awesome crowds, fun shows. Not to mention the food...
Made some Year-End Lists of favorite stuff.
Been tweeting a lot. Tweeting over here too!
It's been a year since starting the tumblr of our home kitchen compost, it's over here at Compost Beauty
Coming up -- two solo shows on the horizon:
Feb 11 at the Cave in Chapel Hill
Feb 23 at Swedish American Hall, SF, for Noise Pop
Hope to see you soon!


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Anyway, sometime in the last two weeks, my book mysteriously popped up on Goodreads. I didn't put it there. My reaction?
I stared at the "book cover image not on hand" icon. Then I twitched and proceeded to dive for the safety of my comforter.
Holy freaking macaroni, my book is up on Goodreads.
So then, I did what any normal person would do. I visited my book on Goodreads, like, forty times that day to make sure I wasn't hallucinating. Then, another weird thing started to happen.
People started adding it to their to-read list.
What the--?
I know, I know. You're thinking, "Lydia, be reasonable. Some people actually might want to read it."
But "to-read" possessed way more of a "will-check-out-your-underwear-drawer-and-medicine-cabinets" kind of vibe.
Anyway, after I unstuck myself from the bedding, I put up a blurby short something about the book (90% of which is taken directly from my original query--so yeah, if you ever wanted to see my query, that's pretty much it, minus one paragraph with spoilers), started adding friends that I should have added a million hours ago, and began Goodreads obsessing.
THE FOUNTAIN is on the YA Novels of 2013 list, and it's hovering at #50. What qualifies for the buoyancy of 50, rather than 150, or 5? Apparently a mathematical equation that involves voting it up, and how many people want "to-read". However, I'm convinced that the Goodreads fairies came up with this far more accurate equation to determine ranking:
[(# marked "to-read") + (#votes up)] ÷ [(facial pore size / general anxiety level)]
- [(time spent driving over speed limit) ÷ (probability of showering by noon that day)] = RANK
Oh yes. You know it's right.
All I know is, Goodreads is going be the death of me.
So I am vowing to stop the madness. It's cutting into my writing time, adding unnecessary stress to my life, and making what little hair I have fall out. No more checking GR forty times a day and no more looking at ranks.
I am not a number.
I'm going to use Goodreads for the good things. I've been cataloging my TBR pile so I can access it when it's time to buy a new book. If you have written a book that I haven't added, please let me know.
And it's been fun finding my Goodreads friends (er, mostly you guys, my bloggy friends) and seeing what you guys are reading. That is muy awesome and I'm finding new books to read that way.
So. Do you do Goodreads? How much of your online life does it occupy?
p.s. I don't do reviews on GR. I'll explain this behavior in another post someday.
p.p.s. I vow to never respond to good or bad reviews, on GR or anywhere else.


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A year ago this month, my Mom and I took a trip of a lifetime together to Vietnam and Cambodia.
Before the trip, my daughter selected the book Noodle Pie by Ruth Starke for our mother-daughter book club, it takes place in Hanoi. I read it before leaving to be sure I could bring back relevant details and photos for the girls. KOTO is highlighted in the book and it was on my list of places I had to go to.
In one of those law-of-attraction moments, on our first night in Hanoi, only hours after landing, our guide gave us a run down of the next day. Quang told us the itinerary has "lunch on our own" scheduled but he hoped we didn't mind that he had made a reservation for us all to eat together at a place called KOTO. My jaw dropped, I gasped and I flung my head to look at my Mom who understood my excitement.
Perfect! I would be taken directly to the one place not on the official tour that I wanted to see.


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This is a cute little puppy that will likely have some sick and twisted things coming out of its mouth. The E-Puppy is capable of reading your e-mails. Yes, making those sick and twisted e-mails you receive even worse by making them audible. The fun doesn't end there, it can also read web sites and Word documents. Don't let the E-Puppy get a hold of the spam or he will be saying "B3 3RECT PEN IS VI AGRA C1ALIS." $10.
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Yes, it's true. I was a Stitch & Flip flunkie.
I have had the hardest time making friends with this technique.
Don't you hate it when every quilter you know talks about a technique as if it's the easiest thing ever, when you know that it is, in fact, not? I think Stitch & Flip is a technique that works great when it works, but if you don't know the little secrets, it can be a real mess.
Since the Back to School Party pattern for Playground features Stitch & Flip units, I'd like to share what I've learned about making Stitch & Flip work.
Just so we're all on the same page, here is how S&F is supposed to work.
Align a B on the corner of the A right sides together, as shown in the Unit 1 diagram below. Mark a diagonal line on the B from corner to corner and sew on the marked line. Trim the seam allowances to 1/4″, flip the B patch open and press.
The problems I have had with Stitch & Flip are these.
1. I don't like marking the patches diagonally, but trying to eyeball it when sewing across the patch is harder than you'd think.
2. When you flip the patch open before trimming, sometimes it does not cover the patch underneath, as shown below.
3. Sometimes the flipped open patch is not the tidy shape that it should be. It's wonky, and not in a good way. See #3 photo below.
4. If the diagonal seam is very short, sometimes the stitches at one or both ends come out. You can see in the photo below that the stitches at one end are gone. It happened with the force of pulling the unit away from the machine to cut the threads.
Here are the solutions that I've come up with through trial and error, with an emphasis on the error part.
1. I mark the diagonal line even on very small patches. Nothing else works as well for me.
However, Donna Amos, a Scrap Squad member from 2011, shared a technique that works for a lot of people, so you might give that a try if you really don't want to mark. It's called No-Mark Stitch & Flip.
2. Instead of marking and sewing exactly on the diagonal, scootch the line over just a hair closer to the corners you'll trim off, as shown above, where I'm about to mark the line slightly to the left of center. Below you can see that now the patch covers nicely, with a little to spare.
That little bit of extra has helped the patch to cover its underling just fine. Below you can see that the green fabric even extends past the pink just a bit.
You can trim this green off. I leave the base patch in place, untrimmed, because I get greater accuracy that way than if I trim the base patch away. I do trim away the middle layer of the green patch to reduce bulk.
3. and 4. The last two issues are both solved by shortening the stitch length on your machine. The default stitch length on my machine is 2.5mm. For piecing in general and for short seams in particular, it's best to shorten the stitch length to 1.8mm, which is about 14 stitches per inch. The shorter stitches won't come loose at the ends as easily as long stitches will. And when your machine is making shorter stitches, the patchwork has a reduced chance of wobbling.
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To really understand stitch length, see my past blog post called Understanding Stitch Length.
One more Stitch & Flip tip: After you flip the patch open, press it gently. Mashing it will only make things worse. Using steam or not is a discussion I'll save for another time.
For me, successful Stitch & Flip has taken time and practice. Try these little adjustments and see if they work for you, too.


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State releases records on malnourished KC girl
Girl discovered in closet had previously seen doctors, social workers
Seven years before Kansas City police found a 10-year-old girl locked in a closet, doctors said the girl was being neglected and even found her weight in the zero percentile.
After an open records request that took nearly a year, Missouri has released the records of all social worker contact with the girl known as LP. The release includes 1,225 pages of Department of Social Services and medical records.
The girl was discovered in the closet of the apartment last summer. Police said she was severely malnourished and weighed just 32 pounds. The girl had been using the closet as a bedroom and a bathroom. Officers arrested the girl's mother, Jacole Prince, and her mother's boyfriend, Marcus Benson.
In 2005, doctors put LP on a breathing tube for several days after suspecting neglect, including the idea that she might have been drinking Pine Sol.
Doctors who treated LP didn't think the neglect was on purpose, but the hospital still contacted state officials.
Less than four months later, LP was taken back to the hospital for failing to thrive. Social workers reported that Prince said she "would feed LP more if she didn't have so many accidents. Ms. Prince stated that she didn't like cleaning up the messes."
Social workers said they spoke with Prince and thought she truly didn't seem to understand that LP still needed food, even if she struggled with toilet training.
Social workers said they noticed that LP, who was preschool-age at the time, had a height and weight ratio of a 2-year-old. They said it was their first contact with the girl, even though Children's Mercy Hospital had contacted them months earlier.
Records showed that Prince completed several tasks, including getting her GED and completing 12 weeks of parenting classes and therapy, finally getting her own place at TB Watkins apartments in March 2007. Kansas City Public Schools said LP was taken off enrollment records at Woodland Elementary School the following month.
Jacole Prince is scheduled to go on trial in December on charges of child abuse, assault and neglect. Benson accepted a plea agreement last fall and pleaded guilty to child endangerment in exchange for five years of probation.
LP has been doing better since being placed in a foster home. She gained 12 pounds in a month, is eager to go to school and her foster mother said she's eating anything she could get her hands on.


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The New MiniVan Favourite
Hollywood is awash with media savvy famewhores these days. Leading the pack Jessica Biel of course and newly emerged is Katherine Heigl and now Bridget Moynahan has joined the fray - tearing at the heartstrings of the MiniVan Majority to secure herself a professional foothold as a an attractive single mother and working actress hanging on to, yes would you believe it?, a development deal with ABC.
She and Larry Birkhead would be perfect together.
So here's brilliant Bridge on the cover of the new OK Magazine, agreeing to a photo shoot but declining to be interviewed, knowing she needn't have to be to make this headline a reality:
Life Without Daddy
Implications: Dear MiniVan Majority, Tom Brady is a dickhead, supermodels are dangerous and will steal your men, please give Bridget a career.
Shameless. Love it.


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BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Supreme Court has rejected surface water irrigators' arguments that they should automatically be made whole for their full water rights when they issue calls against junior groundwater pumpers.
In its Dec. 17 opinion, the high court upheld a district court ruling supporting current Idaho policy, requiring that groundwater pumpers mitigate only for the actual amount of water senior surface water irrigators need to raise their crops.
Surface and groundwater are hydrologically connected in the Snake River Plain, and groundwater pumping can decrease the system's natural flows.
In court documents, the Surface Water Coalition — representing several state irrigation districts and canal companies — has maintained that "a decreed or licensed water right creates a presumption that the full extent of the right has already been defined by its beneficial use."
Lynn Tominaga, executive director of Idaho Groundwater Appropriators, believes his side "won all of the important issues," and the Supreme Court ruling will maximize water irrigators can put to good use.
However, coalition attorney Travis Thompson is also claiming victory, believing the ruling clarifies policy and affords greater flexibility for water regulators to make in-season adjustments to mitigation obligations as weather conditions change.
The ruling comes 19 months after the Supreme Court heard the case, which stems from a 2005 water call.
After the original call, former Idaho Department of Water Resources Director Karl Dreher issued an order requiring that mitigation be no greater than flows needed to irrigate senior right holders' crops. The surface irrigators appealed the order to District Judge John Melanson, and both sides appealed aspects of his ruling to the Supreme Court.
The current methodology sets the annual mitigation obligation based on a surface water irrigator's usage during a reference year or years with similar storage, natural flows and snowpack. The IDWR director is expected to determine that obligation annually by early April.
Under the current methodology, pumpers' mitigation burdens can be reduced if the season proves to be wetter than reference years, but they can't be forced to increase their obligations if the season is drier than expected. Thompson explained the Supreme Court affirmed that projections set prior to the irrigation season must also be adjustable for dry weather.
"I think we're pleased with the adjustable baseline conditions," Thompson said.
IDWR Deputy Director Mathew Weaver said neither side likes the methodology for determining mitigation obligations. The department has continued using the methodology and stayed multiple challenges to it since 2009, pending the recent Supreme Court ruling. Weaver expects hearings will soon commence to update the methodology.
In its ruling, the Supreme Court also upheld Melanson's decision that groundwater pumpers shoulder the burden of proof to demonstrate that their wells won't hurt senior surface water rights, and that the standard they bear is "clear and convincing evidence" rather than the more lenient "preponderance of the evidence" standard. Furthermore, Thompson noted the ruling adds a requirement that groundwater pumpers include contingency measures in their mitigation plans in case deals fall through for the replacement water they lease.


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Early this morning, as everyone else slept, Aiden and I sat on the couch snuggling, me trying to search for Christmas ideas on the internet, him trying to get me to play Candy Crush on facebook. I don't even know what started the conversation, but we started talking about being deaf, hearing aids, and cochlear implants. He understands he's deaf, he knows that not everyone needs CIs to hear, and honestly, he never says much about it. He loves his technology and at times, even prefers to be without.
So as we talked, we watched videos. Videos on his hearing journey - from the time he had hearing aids (he thought it was hilarious that he was in the audiology booth as a baby!) to his activations, to his one year hearing video. It was after watching this one year hearing video that he snuggled up closer and said,
"I want to make a video. I'll say how I hear with cochlear implants and why I love them. and about (being) deaf."{TEARS}.
This March will be his FIVE year hearing birthday.
Celebration indeed.
and what a perfect project to work on together.
In the meantime, a little flashback to his first year hearing video - From Silence to Sound.


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Welcome to Manic Monday at Classroom Freebies! Yay!
Here are the rules so please play along the right way:
1. Each Monday I will have a post with a linky at the bottom for you to link your best freebie for all the world to see! It will be open for 1 day only each week.
2. Your freebie MUST be located in a blog post (no store link ups) and must be something that is free now and FOREVER with no strings attached (you may not ask people to follow you, like you, or anything else in order to grab the freebie).
3. You will need to place the button code below right in your blog post. Edit and then simply paste the button HTML code into the top or bottom of your post.
4. Come on back to the Monday post and link up with the specific blog post that has the button listed on it.
5. Please leave a comment at the blog posts of the 2 people who have linked up directly above you so that we share the Classroom Freebie love, meet some new friends in the process, and grab some fantastic freebies!


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Front Lift Installation 1. Ensuring that the parking brake is set, place jack under center of the Mule front end and lift until front wheels clear the ground. Be careful to support Mule properly so that it is secure, but so that the A-arms and struts can droop to full extension. 2. Remove front wheels. 3. If applicable, remove the heater to allow access to the strut mount behind the heater coil. Heater 4. Starting with the left side (driver side), remove the cotter pin and castle nut that secures the strut to the strut mount. Castle Nut & Pen 5. Push bolt through the bolthole, taking care not to damage the brake line that is attached to the bolt. If you are having difficulty removing the bolt, you may have to remove the brake lines that are attached to the front brakes. In this case refer to owners manual for removing brake lines. Screwdriver NOTE: Keep in mind that if you remove the brake lines you must bleed your brakes according to operator's manual. 6. Once the bottom of the strut has been loosened, then unbolt the top of the strut. The nuts securing the top strut can be located in the dash of the Mule on the left and right sides. In most cases these nuts are easily accessible, but you may have to remove the glove box or heater coils, depending on the model and options purchased with the Mule.


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E-RACE Initiative to Highlight New and Emerging Discrimination Issues Nationwide
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today launched a national initiative to bring a fresh, 21st century approach to combating racism, which remains the most frequent claim filed with the agency. EEOC Chair Naomi C. Earp unveiled the initiative, E-RACE (Eradicating Racism And Colorism from Employment), during a public meeting at agency headquarters that featured panels of experts and victims.
E-RACE is an outreach, education, and enforcement campaign to advance the statutory right to a workplace free of race and color discrimination. Under E-RACE, the EEOC will identify specific issues, criteria and barriers that contribute to race and color discrimination; explore strategies to improve the administrative processing and litigation of race and color cases; and enhance public awareness of race and color discrimination in employment.
"By rolling out the E-RACE Initiative, the Commission is taking a new approach to eradicating racism and colorism in the workplace," Chair Earp said. "New times demand new strategies to stay ahead of the curve. These old evils are still around in new forms and we intend to act vigorously to eradicate them."
The EEOC will combine the objectives of E-RACE with existing Commission initiatives. For example, the agency will integrate the goals of the Systemic Initiative by addressing race and color issues with class and systemic implications; incorporate the principles of the Youth@Work Initiative by combating disparate treatment of youth based on race and color; and complement the outreach and enforcement efforts of the LEAD Initiative by challenging exclusionary employment policies that target certain disabilities and may adversely impact people of color. The Commission will also strengthen partnerships with employee advocates, state and local human rights commissions, human resource professionals, and employer groups to address race and color discrimination in the workplace.
Participants at today's Commission meeting presented a broad range of perspectives on race and color discrimination, including the impact of recent demographic shifts, advances in technology, and changes in corporate America. In addition to EEOC regional attorneys and victims from recent cases, the Commission heard from private attorneys, business consultants, and members of academia.
In Fiscal Year 2006, the EEOC received 27,238 charges alleging race-based discrimination, accounting for 36 percent of the agency's private sector caseload. Historically, race-based charges have been the most frequent type of filing with EEOC offices nationwide. The EEOC has also observed a substantial increase over the past 15 years in discrimination charge filings based on color, which have risen from 374 in FY 1992 to 1,241 in FY 2006. Additionally, recent studies show that some employers make selection decisions based on names, arrest and conviction records, employment and personality tests and credit scores -- all of which may disparately impact people of color.
Beejey Enriquez, a Filipino discrimination victim from a recent case litigated by the EEOC's San Francisco District Office, recounted how he was targeted for dismissal by his employer due to his race and ethnicity – despite his qualifications and special recognition by his company. "Now I was just a checkbox to eliminate," he said. "I was almost embarrassed to be who I was. I don't want anyone else to be ashamed of who they are, or who their parents and grandparents are."
EEOC San Francisco Regional Attorney William Tamayo said, "The E-RACE Initiative urges us to understand and address the multifaceted and complex nature of racism in the 21st century so that discrimination doesn't rob our nation of the contributions that a diverse population can make."
Further information related to the E-RACE Initiative, including the agency's updated Compliance Manual Section on Race and Color Discrimination, is available on the EEOC's web site at http://www.eeoc.gov/initiatives/e-race/index.html. Additional information about the Commission can be found online at www.eeoc.gov.
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Jewish World Review March 18, 2013/ 7 Nissan, 5773
A former president's correspondence reveals the power of letters, and the powerlessness of aging
By David Shribman
JewishWorldReview.com | He was getting older, he worried about losing his balance fishing on the end rocks, and his hearing was failing him. So was his short-term memory. He could recall, surprisingly vividly, how the bottom of his mother's feet looked, but he forgot the names of some of his house guests. He was going to bed earlier, and waking up earlier, too. Three times people told him his zipper was undone.
So George H.W. Bush did what he has done so often, what came so naturally to him. He sat down and wrote a letter, this time to his children. One was the governor of Florida, another was the governor of Texas and two years from the White House. No matter. He started the letter "Dear kids."
That was 15 years ago and Mr. Bush was 74 years old. But he sensed what was happening -- "This year if I turn fast, I wobble" -- and he wanted to share his experience, his perspective, with his children.
"I remember a lot of detail about all five of you when you were little -- all happy memories I retain; but alas I am vague on recent details in your lives," he wrote. "I am passionately interested but factoids escape me."
Scores of Mr. Bush's letters were assembled a dozen years ago in a book called "All the Best," his signature sign-off. The book was reissued Tuesday with letters written since the original publication, including those covering the election of his eldest son to the White House, the terrorist attacks of 2001 and his remarkable reconciliation with the man who defeated him in 1992, Bill Clinton.
The result is a revealing look at the 41st president, repudiated by the voters in his re-election bid but rediscovered, even revered, by Americans in recent years and basking in a new revisionism as he approaches his 89th birthday.
In the White House. he delighted in telling reporters he resisted being put on the psychiatrist's couch -- Bushspeak for an aversion to introspection -- but the new letters suggest otherwise. In them he looks at the presidency, politics and the new world order he helped create in 1989 with a clarity suggesting he possessed "the vision thing" -- another unforgettable chestnut from the Bush argot -- all along.
But it is his experience and sobering confrontation with aging that is perhaps the most poignant revelation.
He found he was growing impatient about little things, like finding a videotape of Bambi or of "that horrible Simpson family" in the case where he expected to find his Hitchcock film, or about happening upon a can of 7-Up "barely sipped -- and left to get stale and warm." This offended his Yankee frugality, bred more along Maine's rocky coast than perhaps in his Greenwich, Conn., childhood.
These days when he rides his boat down the coast to Barnacle Billy's in Ogunquit, the former leader of the free world orders the hot dog. The lobster roll is too expensive.
The message in Mr. Bush's letter wasn't the impoverishment of loss but the richness of longevity. While he didn't "expect to be on the A-team any more" the old master of the mixed metaphor told his children he wanted "to be there for you if you get a bad bounce in life, and no doubt you will for the seas do indeed get rough."
Mr. Bush was known for "Read my lips" (on taxes) and for "This will not stand" (on Iraq's invasion of Kuwait) but perhaps he should be remembered, too, for how he closed his letter to his children:
If I shed tears easier now try not to laugh at me, because I'll lose more saline and that makes me feel like a sissy, and it might make my mouth dry later on, and might be bad for digestion, too. And besides it's OK to cry if you are a man -- a happy man (me) or a man faced with sadness or hurt (not me). Hey, don't point the first finger at whoever is shedding the tear because all Bushes cry easily when we're happy, or counting our blessings, or sad when one of [us] gets bruised or really hurt inside.
In 2000, the Bushes decided to move the remains of their daughter, Robin, who died of leukemia at age 3 in 1953, to College Station, Tex., where the couple has a burial plot. In a letter to his pastor, Mr. Bush said his tears that day weren't the tears of "devastation, loss and pain" he experienced when she died. "Instead," he wrote, "they were tears of gratitude that we had her at all and maybe even tears of joy that she was still with us."
The day after the 9/11 terrorist attacks he wrestled with issuing a statement, as former President Gerald R. Ford and Mr. Clinton did. "It is not easy ... to sit on the sidelines now, not easy to not make decisions or take actions," he wrote. "But I must continue to stay out of the limelight, out of the news, giving quiet support to #43."
Then there is the letter he wrote to his first great-grandchild, Georgia Helena Walker Bush, when she was born 18 months ago. Here is the entire text:
I haven't seen you yet and I love you already -- more than tongue can tell. You are one very lucky little girl. You have two wonderful parents who will always be with you and love you. You have grandparents who feel the same way. And you have two really old guys, great grandparents, Barbara Bush and me, who worship the ground you will be walking on and who will be for you, at your side, for as long as we live.
So have a wonderful happy life, dear Georgia.
He signed it: "Gampy."
The Postal Service will tell you that letter volume is down. The epistolary novel, dating to the 18th century, is a relic of another time. But as long as Mr. Bush is alive, the ancient literary genre of the letter still breathes.
The letters that the second president, John Adams, exchanged with the third, Thomas Jefferson, are part of the classic literature of our country. The letters the 41st president shared with Americans of all trades and outlooks -- the last presidential letters, you might say -- also are an American treasure. All the best ...
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Make this EASY Red Velvet Soufflé for your special sweetheart this Valetines! It's quick, easy, and can even be made with a sugar substitute. Bon Appetit'!
Red Velvet Soufflés With Whipped Sour Cream
1 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1 (4-oz.) bittersweet chocolate baking bar, chopped
5 large eggs, separated
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3 Tbsp. milk
1 Tbsp. red liquid food coloring
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
Powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom and sides of 6 (8-oz.) ramekins with butter. Lightly coat with 3 Tbsp. sugar, shaking out excess. Place on a baking sheet. Microwave chocolate in a large microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 1 minute to 1 minute and 15 seconds or until melted, stirring at 30-second intervals. Stir in 4 eggs yolks, ¼ cup sugar, and next 3 ingredients. (Discard remaining egg yolk.)
Beat 5 egg whites and salt at high speed with a heavy-duty electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add 2 Tbsp. sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold egg white mixture into chocolate mixture, one-third at a time. Spoon into prepared ramekins. Run tip of thumb around edges of ramekins, wiping clean and creating a shallow indention around edges of mixture. (This will help the soufflés rise.)
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 24 minutes or until soufflés rise and are set. (A long wooden pick inserted in centers will have a few moist crumbs.) Dust with powdered sugar; serve immediately with whipped sour cream.
Whipped Sour Cream Makes about 2 cups
¼ cup whipping cream, ½ cup sour cream, 2 Tbsp. sugar
Beat together all ingredients at medium to high speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer 45 seconds or just until lightly whipped and pourable. Serve whipped sour cream immediately.


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U.S. outside hitter Reid Priddy (Richmond, Va.), a 2004, '08 and '12 Olympian, and his Turkish league team Halkbank Ankara defeated U.S. setter Kevin Hansen (Newport Beach, Calif.), a 2008 Olympian, and Arkas Izmir Spor, 25-16, 23-25, 25-18, 25-16 on Jan. 26. Priddy finished with 16 points on 13 attacks (54.2 kill percent, .500 hitting efficiency), one block and two aces. He was also credited with 20 receptions, 50 percent positive. Hansen scored two points on one kill and one ace and also set his team to a 43.1 kill percent and a .304 hitting efficiency.
U.S. opposite Brook Billings (Santa Barbara, Calif.), a 2004 Olympian, and Istanbul BBSK defeated Cankaya Bld. Anka, 19-25, 26-24, 25-19, 28-30, 16-14 on Jan. 26. Billings led his team with 24 points on 21 attacks and three blocks.
U.S. outside hitter Matt Anderson (West Seneca, N.Y.), a 2012 Olympian, helped his Russian Super League team Zenit Kazan to a 27-25, 25-23, 25-20 win over VK Grozny on Jan. 26. Anderson finished with eight points on eight attacks (50.0 kill percent, .438 hitting efficiency). He was also credited with 20 receptions, 45 percent positive.
U.S. outside hitter Paul Lotman (Lakewood, Calif.), a 2012 Olympian, and his Polish league team Asseco Resovia Rzeszow fell to Zaksa Kędzierzyn-Koźle in the final of the Polish Cup, 19-25, 25-18, 25-21, 25-23 on Jan. 27. To view photos from the match, click here.
U.S. setter Donald Suxho (Korce, Albania), a 2004 and '12 Olympian, and his Argentina league team Drean Bolívar went 2-0 last week. On Jan. 24, Bolívar beat UPCN San Juan Voley Club, 29-27, 23-25, 25-19, 25-19. Suxho scored nine points on four attacks and five blocks. He also set Bolívar to a 54.3 kill percent and a .495 hitting efficiency. On Jan. 26, Bolívar beat PSM Voley, 25-21, 20-25, 19-25, 25-20, 15-8. Suxho started the first, second, fourth and fifth sets and scored one point on an attack. He set his team to a 46.4 kill percent and a .413 hitting efficiency.
U.S. setter Kawika Shoji (Honolulu, Hawaii) and his German league team the Berlin Recycling Volleys defeated Evivo Duren, 25-16, 23-25, 25-20 25-19 on Jan. 26. Shoji scored two points on one block and one ace. He also set his team to a 46.8 kill percent and a .413 hitting efficiency.
U.S. opposite Carson Clark (Santa Barbara, Calif.), libero Alfee Reft (Oxnard, Calif.) and their French league team Montpellier defeated U.S. outside hitter Robert Tarr (Cape Canaveral, Fla.) and middle blocker Matt Rawson (Los Angeles) and their French league team Cannes, 19-25, 25-22, 25-22, 27-25 on Jan. 26. Clark scored 17 points on 15 attacks, one block and one ace. Reft was credited with 31 receptions, 58 percent positive. For Cannes, Tarr finished with eight points on seven attacks and one ace. Rawson added four points on four attacks.
The French league team Toulouse, including U.S. opposite Evan Patak (Pleasanton, Calif.) and middle blocker Andy Hein (Carol Stream, Ill.), defeated Paris Volley, 31-33, 25-21, 25-27, 25-21, 15-10 on Jan 25. Patak scored 21 points on 20 attacks and one block. Hein added nine points on nine kills (81.8 kill percent, .818 hitting efficiency).
U.S. middle blocker David Smith (Saugus, Calif.) and the French league team Tours defeated Ajaccio, 22-25, 18-25, 25-21, 25-17, 15-10 on Jan. 26. Smith scored nine points on five attacks and four blocks.
In France's B league, AS Orange Nassau, including U.S. libero Dustin Watten (Long Beach, Calif.) and outside hitters Damien Scott (Santa Ana, Calif.) and Eric Vance (Camarillo, Calif.) fell to Martigues, 25-19, 25-20, 17-25, 20-25, 15-11 on Jan. 26. Vance finished with 16 points on 14 attacks and two blocks. He was also credited with 30 receptions, 97 percent positive. Scott added seven points on six kills and one block. He was also credited with 41 receptions, 98 percent positive. Watten was credited with seven receptions, 100 percent positive.
U.S. opposite Murphy Troy (St. Louis, Mo.) and Andreoli Latina defeated Cucine Lube Banca Marche Macerata, 25-23, 22-25, 25-16, 20-25, 15-13 on Jan. 27. Troy played as a substitute and scored one points on one ace.
In Italy's Serie A2 league, U.S. outside hitter Garrett Muagututia (Oceanside, Calif.) and Sieco Service Ortona fell to Sidigas Atripalda, 18-25, 25-20, 24-26, 25-18, 15-10 on Jan. 27. Muagututia scored 12 points on 11 attacks and one block. He was also credited with 34 receptions, 82 percent positive.
Kevin Hansen and Arkas Izmir Spor have advanced to the six-team playoff of the Champions League after defeating host Poland's PGE Skra Belchatow, 25-14, 21-25, 25-22, 18-25, 20-18 and then winning a golden set to break their 1-1 match tie, 15-12 on Jan. 23. Hansen scored five points on one kill, a team-high three blocks and one ace. He also set the team to a 49.2 kill percent and a .429 hitting efficiency. In the next round, Hansen and his Turkish team will face Poland's Zaksa Kedzierzyn-Kozle on Feb. 5 in Poland and on Feb. 12 in Turkey.
Russia's Zenit Kazan, which includes U.S. middle blocker David Lee (Alpine, Calif.), a 2008 and 2012 Olympian, and Matt Anderson, will play Russian Super League rival Dinamo Moscow in the six-team playoff. The teams will play on Feb. 6 in Kazan and on Feb. 13 in Moscow.
Matches can be viewed live and on demand at laola1.tv.
Paul Lotman and Asseco Resovia Rzeszow have been eliminated from the Champions League after losing a second match to Italy's Lube Banca March Macerata, 25-23, 25-18, 23-25, 25-18 on Jan. 23. Lotman started the first two sets and scored three points on three attacks (50.0 kill percent, .500 hitting efficiency). He was credited with 13 receptions, 62 percent positive.
Reid Priddy and visiting Halkbank Ankara defeated Belgium's Knack Roeselare for a second match, 25-18, 25-23, 25-20 on Jan. 23. The victory means Halkbank will advance to the semifinals. Priddy scored 10 points on 10 attacks (55.6 kill percent, .500 hitting efficiency). He was also credited with four receptions, 75 percent positive. In the semifinals, Ankara will play Russia's Lokomotiv Kharkiv on Feb. 6 in Turkey and on Feb. 13 in Russia.
Murphy Troy and Italy's Andreoli Latina will also play in the semifinals after winning a golden set to defeat Germany's Generali Unterhaching. On Jan. 24, visiting Unterhaching beat Latina, 26-24, 26-24, 25-21. However, a golden set was played to break the teams' tie in matches and Latina won that 15-11. Troy started the second and third sets of the match along with the golden set and scored 13 points on nine attacks, two blocks and two aces. Latina will play Turkey's Maliye Milli Piyango Ankara in the semifinals. The teams will play in Turkey on Feb. 6 and in Italy on Feb. 13.
David Smith and his French league team Tours were eliminated from the CEV Cup after losing a golden set to Russia's Lokomotiv Kharkiv on Jan. 23. Tours lost the main match to host Kharkiv, 25-18, 25-16, 17-25, 30-28. Smith scored six points on four kills and two blocks. However, because Tours had won the first match between the two teams, a golden set was played. Kharkiv won that, 15-6.
U.S. middle blocker Max Holt (Cincinnati, Ohio) and Copra Elior Piacenza defeated Bulgaria's visiting CVC Gabrovo, 25-19, 25-13, 29-27 on Jan. 23 in Italy. Holt played in the match but did not score. Piacenza advances to the quarterfinals where it will travel to play Stroitel Minsk of Belarus on Feb. 6 and host the team on Feb. 13.


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The U.S. Treasury Department announced Wednesday night that it will put the image of a woman on the new $10 bill in 2020.
No figure has yet been selected for the honor, but it will be a woman who played a major role in U.S. history and was a champion of democracy.
Got any suggestions? The government will be soliciting input from the public on a new website it plans to launch soon and on Twitter using the hashtag #TheNew10. "We're going to spend a lot of time this summer listening to people," said Treasury Secretary Jack Lew.
If you're looking for inspiration, you should know that at least 10 other nations, including Syria, the Philippines, and Israel, have already recognized female leaders on their banknotes—all of which you can see in the gallery below.
Read next: Who Should Be the First Woman On a Modern Dollar Bill?
Syria's current image is that of a nation wracked by civil war and struggling against the violent militant group ISIS. But it outpaced the United States on one sign of social progress: recognizing women on official currency.
Syrian Queen Zenobia, known for fighting back against Roman colonizers in the second century AD, appears on the 500-pound note.
During the mid-1980s, the Philippines introduced a 500-peso note featuring prominent senator Benigno Aquino Jr., who had been assassinated in 1983. His wife, Corazon Aquino, went on to become the first female president of the Philippines—and the first female president in Asia, for that matter—and her image was added to the bill after she died in 2009. Early 20th-century suffragette Josefa Llanes Escoda also appears (alongside two men) on the 1000-peso note.
Mexico's 500-peso note shows muralist Diego Rivera on the front and his wife and fellow artist Frida Kahlo on the back. Her image is a 1940 self-portrait, alongside a famous painting of hers from 1949, "Love's Embrace of the Universe, the Earth (Mexico), Myself, Diego and Señor Xólotl." Seventeenth-century Mexican writer Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz appears on the 200-peso note.
Argentina's beloved former First Lady Eva Perón—widely known by her nickname "Evita"—appears on the current 100-peso bill. The 20-peso note depicts 19th-century Argentine political activist Manuela Rosas along with her father, politician Juan Manuel de Rosas.
New Zealand
Like many other former British colonies, New Zealand features Queen Elizabeth II on its currency—the 20-dollar note to be precise. But Kiwi banknotes also honor suffragette Kate Sheppard, who in 1893 helped New Zealand become the first country in the world with universal voting rights for both men and women. Her image appears on the 10-dollar bill.
The Bank of Israel recently announced that it will be adding images of two female Israeli writers to forthcoming 20- and 100-New Shekel banknotes, respectively. The former will feature turn-of-the-century poet Rachel Bluwstein, and the latter author, poet, and literary expert Leah Goldberg, who died in 1970.
Imagery on the krona celebrates several women in Sweden's history. Currently there's Selma Lagerlöf—the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature—on the 20-krona note, as well as 19th-century opera singer Jenny Lind on the 50-krona bill. Starting this fall, a new line of banknotes will feature Pippi Longstocking author Astrid Lindgren on the 20-krona, 20th-century soprano Birgit Nilsson on the 500-krona, and classic film actress Greta Garbo on the 100-krona note.
Australia has one woman on either the front or back of every banknote currently in circulation. They include Queen Elizabeth II on the front of the $5 bill, social reformer and writer Dame Mary Gilmore on the back of the $10, 19th-century businesswoman Mary Reibey on the front of the $20, politician and social worker Edith Cowan on the back of the $50, and turn-of-the-century soprano Dame Nellie Melba on the front of the $100 note.
If featuring women on currency were a contest, the Bank of England would win, with every note since 1960 depicting Queen Elizabeth II on the front. Past bills featured nurse and statistician Florence Nightingale on the back, current 5-pound notes show 19th-century social reformer Elizabeth Fry, and the next 10-pound bill will celebrate famed 19th-century author Jane Austen.


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"Who is Koichi Tohei and why is he so important to
an understanding of the development of aikido?"
In May, 1974, an event occurred that shook the roots of the aikido world to its very foundations. It was then that Koichi Tohei, the chief instructor of the Aikikai Hombu Dojo, resigned from his post and left the headquarters organization to form his own school.
Many aikido associations, dojos, instructors, and students, particularly in Japan and the U.S.A., were compelled to make a choice of whether to stay within the Aikikai system or join Tohei's newly-created Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido organization.
The impact on those who remained within the Aikikai system was nonetheless traumatic because they saw the illusion of harmony at the highest level of leadership in the aikido world shattered. Regardless of where one stood on the issue, aikido at large had suffered a huge black eye.
From the viewpoint of the Aikikai, Tohei's actions and attempts to dictate the technical curriculum and teaching methodology were unacceptable. In Tohei's eyes, the aikido headquarters had snubbed his leadership and failed to sufficiently acknowledge his many accomplishments and contributions to the postwar spread of aikido, both in Japan and abroad. The contentious issue was further complicated by a web of long-standing personal relationships that had gone sour.
The upshot of this tragic situation was that in the aftermath of Tohei's departure, neither he nor the Aikikai has wished to revisit this unfortunate episode and the issue has been effectively swept under the rug for more than 35 years.
Who is Koichi Tohei and why is he so important to an understanding of the development of aikido? Should he be unceremoniously deleted from aikido history due to past grievances or should he be given due credit for his role in the shaping of the art of aikido?
Early Years
Koichi Tohei was born in Tokyo on January 20, 1920. His well-to-do family soon moved to its ancestral home in Tochigi Prefecture where the young Koichi grew up. He studied judo as a teenager, but his training was interrupted while a student at Keio University due to a bout with pleurisy.
In 1940, in an effort to regain his health, Tohei joined the Ichikukai and engaged in intensive misogi breathing and meditation training. It was shortly thereafter that he received an introduction to Morihei Ueshiba Sensei who operated a private martial arts dojo in the Shinjuku Ward of Tokyo. Tohei immediately joined the dojo and practiced intensively under the Aikido Founder up until the time of his induction into the Japanese Imperial Army in October 1942.
Tohei saw action in China and was stranded on the continent at the end of the war until his repatriation in 1946. Soon thereafter, Tohei reestablished contact with Morihei Ueshiba who had retired to his country home in Iwama, Ibaragi Prefecture. Tohei resumed training in aikido traveling to Iwama from his nearby hometown as his schedule permitted.
It was also during this period that Tohei began training under Tempu Nakamura, the person who introduced yoga to Japan. Nakamura would have a major influence on Tohei and his approach to aikido and ki.
Ueshiba promoted Tohei to 8th dan at the young age of 32 in 1952 in recognition of his status as the Founder's leading student. Tohei's promotion would also serve to stimulate the growth of the Aikikai whose activities had been all but curtailed in the aftermath of World War II.
Establishing Aikido in Hawaii
In February 1953, at the invitation of the Hawaii branch of the Nishikai health system, Tohei visited the islands for an extended stay to introduce the then unknown art of aikido. Despite many challenges and hardships, Tohei established himself as top-tier martial artist and built up a network of Aikikai-affiliated dojos all over Hawaii. During this time, he provided financial support to the struggling Aikikai from donations he collected from his students and patrons. Tohei returned to Hawaii in 1955 and again in 1959 where he further strengthened the aikido base he had created several years earlier.
Back in Japan, the Aikikai gradually began to emerge as the leading aikido organization with Tohei assuming a leadership role as chief instructor, a post he was appointed to in 1956. A network of schools in various cities, universities and companies gradually formed and the art began to receive some exposure in the media.
Starting around 1960, Tohei published a series of books both in Japanese and English that were among the first covering the subject of aikido. He formulated a widely-accepted technical curriculum and provided a philosophical framework for his approach to aikido based on his theory of ki principles.
Tohei arranged a six-week visit to Hawaii by Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba in February 1961. The Founder was present at the dedication of the Honolulu Aikikai dojo and saw first hand the extensive network created by his top student in Hawaii.
Tohei further expanded his teaching base abroad with lengthy visits to the United States mainland in 1965 and 1967. On the international stage, Tohei had become the best-known figure in aikido due to his extensive travels and publications, even eclipsing the Founder and his son Kisshomaru.
Extensive foreign travels
Tohei's activity in Japan and overseas continued unabated. During his years of active foreign travel between 1953 and 1971, he ventured abroad some 15 times. His reputation was further enhanced due to his well-publicized coaching of famous sports figures including all-time homerun hitter Sadaharu Oh and Sumo great Chiyonofuji. Over the years, Tohei gathered a large following of junior instructors and students within the Aikikai who favored his particular interpretation of aikido.
Promotion to 10th dan
In January 1969, Tohei was promoted to 10th dan by Founder Ueshiba, the first Aikikai instructor to be so honored. Ueshiba fell ill shortly thereafter and passed away on April 26 of the same year.
At this time, discussions took place about who would succeed the Founder and it what capacity. Some of the Aikikai decision-makers, including then Cabinet Member Sunao Sonoda, favored the idea of Tohei assuming the title of Doshu with Ueshiba's son Kisshomaru becoming Headquarters General Manager. However, the position of Doshu did in fact go to Kisshomaru with Tohei retaining his post as chief instructor.
Rift within the Aikikai
Gradually over the years, a division had formed within the Aikikai with some members supporting the pedagogy of Kisshomaru and his allied senior instructors, while others preferred Tohei's teaching methods with his emphasis on ki. Tensions developed to the point that, in 1971, Tohei created the Ki no Kenkyukai outside of the Aikikai where he taught his ki principles separate from aikido techniques.
The rift between the two factions of the Aikikai worsened to the point that Tohei tendered his resignation from the Hombu Dojo on May 1st, 1974. At this time, he established Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, Tohei's approach to aikido with ki principles incorporated. He later launched a healing method called "Kiatsu" that was taught in conjunction with his ki-based aikido.
Tohei's Ki no Kenkyukai headquarters is located in Shinjuku near the Aikikai Hombu Dojo. He also established a major training center called the "Ki no Sato" in Tochigi Prefecture adjacent to his home. Officially retired since 1990, Tohei still occasionally instructs at Ki no Sato events despite his advanced age.
Having presented an overview of Tohei Sensei's pivotal role in the early development of aikido, we now turn our attention to his technical system whose influence continues today in hundreds of dojos in Japan and abroad even within the Aikikai system despite the passage of more than three decades….
The above text is excerpted from the narrative section of a rare seminar video of Koichi Tohei from 1974.
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