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Used Honda Dealership near Magnolia, TX
If you're tired of driving a vehicle you can't depend on, but are not sure that you can afford to purchase new, come to Honda of Tomball. Our pre-owned vehicles are the perfect solution, allowing to drive home in a top-notch model that won't drain your bank account. When you're ready to see just what we have to offer, head on over to 22727 Tomball Pkwy. in Tomball, TX.
Expansive Used Vehicle Selection
You may have seen our new vehicle showroom, but we are just as proud of our used vehicle lot. We know that our customers come from a variety of financial backgrounds and have different vehicle needs, which is why we strive to collect a diverse selection. You'll find used Honda models, of course, along with BMW, Chevrolet, GMC, Nissan, Subaru, and even Mercedes-Benz. From certified and one-owner vehicles that have minimal mileage and maximum peace of mind, to slightly older vehicles that come with an impressive under $15,000 price tag, you are bound to find at least one vehicle that suits your needs!
Find Your Ideal Vehicle
For those who aren't sure where to begin, Honda of Tomball is happy to help. You have two main ways to start your search for the ideal used vehicle -- online or here in person. For many customers, getting to research without having to leave the house is a major benefit. Our online Search Inventory is here for you 24/7, so you can explore our used vehicles late at night or early in the morning while you are eating breakfast. To weave your way through our expansive inventory, all you have to do is select the filters for make, model, price, included features, and more. We would also be happy to guide you through our vehicles in person. With convenient sales hours six days a week and a no-pressure sales environment, you'll find yourself enjoying the browsing process.
Finance Options
Once you've found the used car or SUV you want to take home, it's time to talk financing. The good news is that we have a great connection with numerous local lenders to help you get the best loan rate possible for your credit score. We also feature frequent specials that can add more savings to your wallet. Whether you've completed our quick Pre-Qualification form online or not, come and talk with our Finance Department to see how hard we work to get you behind the wheel.
For a used Honda dealership near Magnolia, TX, we hope you'll come and visit us here at Honda of Tomball. Learn more about our legacy as part of the Pohanka Family of dealerships and positive reviews!
3 Reasons to Choose Honda of Tomball
- Affordable used vehicles
- No pressure sales environment
- Competitive pricing and financing options
- Value trade-ins available
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" Bought a Pilot this past week. They had the best price on the exact version we were looking for. Anthony was easy to work with and got us taken care of quickly. I have not used their service department, but they have excellent hours. Definitely recommend. "
" Very professional customer service. Clean and nice waiting area. A little far for me, but would definitely go there again. "
" I highly recommend this fairly new dealership. Honda in general is a company with a no b.s. policy. No marked up retail prices like many others to make it look like you get good deal after getting a high discount. The advertised price of a vehicle represent realistic market value. Ok, the company is Japanese but the newest technology is being implemented before others attempt it, like Mercedes and BMW for a fraction of the price. The R&D is superb, just look at models since 2017, Honda really stepped up to the plate and is going with a modern look. Lets not forget that these technological wonders are being assembled for the US market, by the US in the good old USA. We have bought a 2020 Accord hybrid for less than sticker price (who doesn't like a better deal), considered the top hybrid car at present with..... wait for it..... no transmission. They even had to build in a pedestrian alarm when zooming at low speeds this year, because you don't hear this car coming. Dandi Daniels, Manny Gill and others went out of their way to make this sale very smooth. Dandi was super thorough in explaining all in detail, from how the car works to a tour of the facility in which we got introduced to the walk-in service department, a place our kids can play, refreshment/snacks and even massage chairs where you can relax while waiting. She was respectful, honest, straightforward, polite and very understanding of our needs. We appreciate Dandi for making us feel part of the HondaofTomball family and I was surprised genuine non-pushy sales still existed. Manny and his colleague where a great help with the financial side and got a tailored solution for our specific wishes. We really, truly got a great deal out of it. Also a special thank you for Lenny, the managing partner. It was a pleasure doing business at HoT. I enjoyed talking with Lenny who is clearly in touch with his employees. This is a man not hiding in his office, but instead out on the floor motivating his people in a most pleasurable way. The whole experience wasn't a drag like it normally is. Being 115 miles out I truly consider driving out there to have my vehicle serviced when I get the chance. Thank you team. With warm regards, Rob. "
" Awesome overall experience when I took my car in for service. Matt Graves is the best, he helped me with all I needed to get my car in the best shape! Never going to any other place! "
" I went into Honda of Tomball Tuesday, January 14th, for just a front brake job. I'm so thankful I went in when I did. Cyndi informed me I had a recall on my shifter, so I got that taken care of as well. Honda gave me a loaner car until my part came in the next day. Cyndi was so professional and has some of the best customer service I've seen in the car business. I will continue to go see her for all of my cars needs. Thank you again for doing such a great job on my car. "
"The service advisor was on the ball and very helpful. She..."
" The service advisor was on the ball and very helpful. She even printed my insurance information for me to go along inspections to register my vehicle she did and awesome job. The mechanic report was through and recommended several services which I will have performed there. Was very impressed with service. "
" Excellent place to purchase a vehicle. Great experience . Will buy from them again. Massage chairs are awesome . "
" Had an issue that with some staff there and it blew up into something that was unnecessary. I spoke with the Gm/ partial owner Lenny Gonzales about the issue and I will say Lenny is good person. My issue was more so trust, because I have dealt with pohanka name with previous vehicles. I am very loyal to the pohanka name, because I know they value their customer and they treat their customers with respect. After speaking Lenny I believe I can rebuild that trust. He understood the situation and put forth effort to make things right. He didn't have to do that, but he did. He appreciates his customers business and values them. I would like to take the time out to say the sales staff Jay and Doug are absolutely great. Very patience, honest, and work with me to get my dream truck pilot. Service manager Philip is great as well and very thorough. I just hope after this incident that the staff there understand what the Pohanka name means, and the values. If you as a customer doesn't understand what the pohanka name means then you should do some research on it. You won't be disappointed. "
"Excelente customer service. They were pretty fast and..."
" Excelente customer service. They were pretty fast and efficient. Everything that needed to be done was done under the estimated time. The personal was very friendly. "
" Sales guy Anthony was very knowledgeable, process was fast and I received a fair price for my trade and the sales price was quite reasonable. They even have massage chairs upstairs while you wait! "
" Had an issue that with some staff there and it blew up into something that was unnecessary. I spoke with the Gm/ partial owner Lenny Gonzales about the issue and I will say Lenny is good person. My issue was more so trust, because I have dealt with pohanka name with previous vehicles. I am very loyal to the pohanka name, because I know they value their customer and they treat their customers with respect. After speaking Lenny I believe I can rebuild that trust. He understood the situation and put forth effort to make things right. He didn't have to do that, but he did. He appreciates his customers business and values them. I would like to take the time out to say the sales staff Jay and Doug are absolutely great. Very patience, honest, and work with me to get my dream truck pilot. Service manager Philip is great as well and very thorough. I just hope after this incident that the staff there understand what the Pohanka name means, and the values. If you as a customer doesn't understand what the pohanka name means then you should do some research on it. You won't be disappointed. Update 1/18/20: Although, I think Lenny is great and some of his staff (the ones previously mentioned) are great people. I hope and pray that he finds some better staff. To have one of his employee spouse contact me on social media to discuss their personal business. I thought that was crazy that the wife even knew my name. I just hope that staff didn't share any of my personal information with his wife. The whole situation was super crazy. "
"Everything was great and Mr Matt kept me updated on the..."
" Everything was great and Mr Matt kept me updated on the process of vehicle. The services was fast and done a timely matter. I will go back again "
" Cudos to Cody Schulin! I just recently took my dad to Honda of Tomball and Cody did a great job. He was spot on with his product knowledge, personable and most of all he was very patient with us. Wesley in the Gina Ave department also took good care of us. The price was fair and everyone was great to work with. I would definitely recommend to all family and friends to buy their next car from here. "
"Great service ! Done before it was promised !..."
" Great service ! Done before it was promised ! Servicing an Acura and any other make and model there is very convenient ! Always service here at HONDA OF TOMBALL ! "
" Fast, friendly, and convenient service. "
" More than fair pricing. Attentive service advisor in Colin. My final bill was less than the estimate. The time to complete the service was exactly what I was quoted. The dealership is a delightful place to visit. "
" Service was excellent! And the good thing they provided me discounts. "
" This Dealership did a "Great Job" taking care of me in my search for a Ridgeline truck. Was morning of 12-18-2019 & I was frustrated with local Honda Dealership Run-Around and insulting over on my Trade in( 2016 Frontier in "Very Good " condition). Did a state search for used Honda Ridgeline trucks, found one posted in Dallas, Houston & Round Rock.& Tomball, Most interested in the 2019 Ridgeline Tomball Honda had with only 5500 miles on it. Left a message via email & Nick Durham contacted me early that morning. He understood my needs and trade requirements & got back to me. One hour later I was off to Tomball, Tx to make the deal. Everything that was said in email was honored, no High Pressure for Add-On's at signing (Really Appreciated this). Truck was ready and after a few hours I was out of there. I dove 175 miles to this Dealership from Liberty Hill, Tx. Thanks Nick for taking care of me, I Highly Recommend this Dealership, a Great car buying experience. Doug Malkemus Liberty Hill, Tx 78642 "
"They created a very good client relationship. They do..."
" They created a very good client relationship. They do deliver in making a good business and making sure at the end if the day everyone is satisfied. "
"From start to finish, Angel with Honda of Tomball made my..."
" From start to finish, Angel with Honda of Tomball made my purchase experience a seamless, no pressure, transparent, and pleasant process. I'd shopped around quite a bit before I found Honda of Tomball, and it was Angel's unfailing communication and professionalism as much as the Honda product which informed my purchase. "
" Finding and purchasing the car was excellent. All paperwork was done quickly and all people were helpful reminding us of options and getting what we were looking for. Will recommend to all friend and family. "
" I was impressed. Very clean facility with a comfortable waiting area, nice coffee bar, even a quiet room for those who need to get some work done. The people were very friendly, the associate helping me very polite, & took the time to explain everything done to my car, and everything needed going forward. The service was top quality, even though the wait was long. They get 5 stars. The only measure of doubt, which doesn't take away from their rating, is the fact that I'm a woman trusting a car dealership to be honest about the expensive repairs needed going forward on an aging car, that I knew was going to need some major maintenance soon. I absolutely did not notice any up-sell tactics, for which I was very grateful. I'm happy to give Tomball Honda 5 stars. "
" This was my son's first experience buying a brand new car. Our salesman Nick was a fantastic person to work with! He did a wonderful job showing my son his different options and encouraged him to purchase brand new as this would benefit my son the most. Even once we got to the finance office, we were met with another surprise by receiving great service that was friendly, thorough, and efficient. Thank you so much for everything you did for him! "
" Was searching on the Internet early in the Morning of December 18th, 2019 for a good deal on a Used Honda Ridgeline Truck especially after having a poor experience with the local Honda Dealership here in Austin. Posted my requirements for what I wanted in a trade for my Current Frontier Pick-up truck, and would use as a dwn payment toward the Ridgeline they had for sale. Nick Durham answered my inquiry, gave me a "Fair Deal" (Not an Insult as the Austin Dealer did) & I was off in the A.M. to Tomball to purchase my New Pre- Certified Ridgeline Truck. When I arrived my truck was "Ready to Go" . No "Hard Sales Add on's were pushed. Did the paperwork and I was out of there quickly. No Nonsense Dealer. I can recommend highly-good experience. "
" Excellent customer service,From online inquiry to the actual in house customer assistance.I went buy my desired vehicle and I had a very nice experience all the way through,don't have to wait for long hours to get everything done.Would highly recommend It.Thanks to Chris and Wesley for having my car buying experience a pleasant one! "
" Cyndi was great! She met me right when I pulled up to the service line and immediately addressed my needs. "
" Good turnaround for oil change. Gave a excellent update on overall condition of our car as well. Attention to detail! Great job! "


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Rocking Outside the XboxPosted by Roo - 05/08/08 at 12:08:50 am
My lovely friends at IBM bought me a lovely leaving present: a copy of Rock Band for the Xbox 360. I've been enjoying it greatly, and have been working my way through a solo guitar career as well as in band mode with my wife (our band is called Good Girl OK after the praise/release phrases we use when training her our dog. Good girl, good girl… OK).
Tonight I decided it was time to take advantage of the USB connections on those instruments and get the guitar, drums and keyboard hooked up to GarageBand.
My first exploration involved
- An Xbox controller driver for the Mac (donationware, requires a restart)
- ControllerMate (free trial, well worth the $15 registration to unlock it).
GarageBand (and similar things. I really like Reaper) has a number of interfaces for people hoping to glue together random peripherals. Perhaps the simplest if the 'musical typing' on screen keyboard feature which lets you use your qwerty keyboard as a virtual instrument.
I started playing with ControllerMate to make it emulate keyboard events based on the guitar controls. There's a lot of fun to be had in fiddling with this, and Ken's post on the ControllerMate forums got me most of the way there very quickly.
Holding the green button (e.g. the first fret) and strumming up or down creates an emulated 'a' keypress, which is held until the green button is released. Additional up/down strums while green is still held do what you'd expect. Expand it to all five buttons and I ended up with something like this.
Look carefully and you'll see that it also includes whammy bar mapped to the six levels of modulation and left and right buttons mapped to octave up/down.
In short, ControllerMate is a lot of fun. It also looks as though it's pretty trivial to hook it up to a Wiimote too. This got me thinking about alternative approaches, particularly something better than emulated keypresses and on screen keyboards and 'musical typing'.
I've talked about MIDI, and it's trendier younger brother OSC, here before. Since these items showing up in ControllerMate, (including Wiimotes via Bluetooth and Guitar Hero / Rock Band instruments via USB) are all HID (Human Interface Device) peripherals, it struck me that I'd been meaning to find a general purpose HID -> MIDI/OSC solution for some time. The closest thing on Windows is probably GlovePIE, but even before my switch to Mac I'd been leery of the licence, which states that "You may not use this software on military bases, or for military purposes, or in Israel…". Eek.
Searching around, I found junXion which maps HID inputs to MIDI and OSC outputs on a Mac. Just what I wanted. Instant MIDI drums.
Looks interesting, and I like the free demo very much (reduced functionality and stops working after 20 minutes, but gives you a chance to try it). The full version costs €75 though, and I was sure I could find something similar in less than €75 worth of looking around time.
It turns out I was right. Hint: if I can buy your cool tool for $15 using PayPal (as was the case with ControllerMate) I will generally have registered for it before I can blink. Attempt to charge too much, and I get curious as to whether there's something cheaper/free. I can't be alone in this behaviour.
I dug around for about 10 minutes before I found MultiControl by Alexander Refsum Jensenius. This maps HID devices to OSC and MIDI outputs and doesn't cost a penny.
Not a bad trade-off at all. I have not tried the OSC support yet, and support for MIDI notes is broken very strange and unconventional, but support for MIDI control messages is good and will no doubt prove useful.
It gets better though. Registered users of ControllerMate should check the ControllerMate forums. There's a beta preview version which can send and receive MIDI messages. Awesome. I think I've found my new favourite thing.
Update: I've now got a fairly good setup in ControllerMate. Here's a description (with demo video) which describes how it works.
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"band mode with my wife (our band is called Good Girl OK after the praise/release phrases we use when training her. Good girl, good girl… OK)."
You trained your wife with praise-release phrases?! :)
Eep. Definitely a word or two missing from that sentence.
OSCulator is a nice Mac app that will map from Wiimote to both OSC and MIDI. A nice addition to the mix.
Hi Roo,
How is the midi thing working with ControllerMate? I have been using MultiControl, but it is not very flexible and has zero technical support. I guess CM is just $15, so not a big investment, but just wondering if it sends controller data, etc efficiently…
Comment by James — September 5, 2008 #
The MIDI-enabled beta of ControllerMate, available (fairly well hidden) via the forum, has some additional output blocks, which – as you'd expect – work nicely with the rest of the ControllerMate sources and outputs. The additional output blocks are
- note out (which allows you pick to pick the channel, velocity, etc, and send a note based on on/off events)
- variable note out (takes variable values for velocity value, note value and play on/off)
- note aftertouch and variable note aftertouch
- program change
- channel pressure
- pitch wheel
and there are some additional input blocks too, letting you handle MIDI events generated elsewhere
- MIDI note (respond to MIDI note messages)
- note velocity
- MIDI controller (responds to controller values)
- aftertouch
- program change
- channel pressure
- pitch wheel
Altogether, a pretty complete and powerful tool to integrate with existing MIDI systems, in both directions. It's easy enough to use, once you get your head around ControllerMate.
Bear in mind it's just a beta, but it works well for me so far, and I'd pay $15 for ControllerMate even without the MIDI version.
Hey Roo,
how exactly did you get MultiControl working – i cant seem to get it to work with midi correctly. Any help would be appreciated.
Comment by Andrew — January 24, 2009 #
To be honest, I didn't get it working well at all. I think the way MultiControl sends MIDI messages is flawed and it was pretty unusable for me. I had much better luck with ControllerMate though.
Hi Roo –
I've only recently discovered controllermate and am also enjoying it's flexibility….
another option that is working well and is lightweight is using osculator with a command line utility called oscjoy – it takes a connected joystick and sends out osc messages for each button and all axes.
It can be a bit tricky to find, because most searches lead to a page whose download link is broken. You can find it here, though:
Comment by craig — May 21, 2009 #
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NONE FOR US, THANKS: You know how you're sometimes standing in a kitchen, and your friend is cooking, and they reach for the garlic and ask if they can throw a few cloves into the dish? And maybe you think "no, not tonight" but then you realize you cannot resist the mouth-fiery allure of one of nature's greatest gifts? You can't. So you say "heck yes, throw the whole head in!" And then eating pleasure ensues.
That's how we sometimes feel when approaching the topic of Gilroy while vowing to not make mention of its most famous crop. At first we think "Gilroy and garlic are married in so many minds, let's put the emphasis elsewhere for a day." But we can't do it. We're in love with garlic and we think it is just about the grandest thing in the world. We also think it is spectacular that we can go to the city every summer and devour garlic ice cream and twenty other garlic-flavored dishes of the entree and dessert varieties. So we are, in essence, throwing the whole head into the dish, not just a clove, when it comes to discussing Gilroy's garlicky and non-garlicky gifts.
NATIONAL GARLIC DAY: April 19 was the day -- nope, it doesn't fall in late July, when the Gilroy Garlic Festival happens -- and so we wanted to pause to pay tribute to Christopher Ranch and all of the growers who grow the deliciousness that we crave all the time every day, even at breakfast. (Yep, breakfast, you are the least garlicky of meals, but we bet that's a partnership that is bound to happen one day. Get on that, culinary geniuses.)
AND THE NON-GARLIC: But there are plentiful sights and pleasures around the city that go beyond a certain papery, cream-colored knob. The twisty Circus Trees at the adorable Gilroy Gardens are high on our list of favorite trees in the state. Yep, even in a state that contains redwoods. These trees are marvels. And Mount Madonna County Park is pure gorgeousness. Ever driven Hecker Pass on a crisp October afternoon? It's nearly as good as eating a perfect garlic-and-oil pasta.
Yep, you can't talk about one G without the other, and that's a great thing. Gilroy and garlic go together, but while you're there, visit some of the other special spots, too. They're just as delicious, in their own way.


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Interview: Zeno van Essel
Photographs: David Birri
Mr Hasler, what are the major innovations in Zermatt cableways in the winter season 2016/2017?
The most significant innovation is definitely the new six-seater chairlift "Hublot Express" from Gant to Blauherd. It replaces the 45-year-old cableway and its reconstruction costs 8.2 million Swiss francs. As with every year, we have taken care of lots of smaller jobs that people often don't even think about, for example, an investment of a few hundred thousand Swiss francs in new artificial snow systems.
How is the new 3S cableway, your major project on Trockener Steg, going?
It's making great progress. We will have spent between 52 and 55 million Swiss francs on building there by September 2018, to make access from Trockener Steg to Klein Matterhorn and Matterhorn glacier paradise more convenient, modern and efficient. The work includes construction of a new valley and top station and three pillars.
What are the major challenges of this work?
Logistical development in the high mountains. One construction site is 4,000 metres above sea level and we have a maximum of 100 days' building there. Thousands of tonnes of materials have to be transported there during this time. We have constructed a transportation cableway from the Italian side to Klein Matterhorn especially for this purpose.
What is the purpose of this giant project?
We do not have sufficient capacity on the Trockener Steg-Klein Matterhorn stretch, which means people have to wait. We don't want our guests to have to put up with this anymore, especially those from Asia, who are becoming increasingly important for us and who are only in the area for a short time. This made expansion essential. The second reason for the extension is the increasing appeal of ski areas in Italian Cervinia. During the winter, more than 3,000 guests travel every day to Cervinia from Zermatt and the same number travel to Zermatt. We will also be able to offer them greater convenience and efficiency in future, with the new cableway. The project also lays the foundations for the planned highest Alpine crossing, which will be very important for Zermatt Bergbahnen in the future.
How are you planning the investments?
Zermatt Bergbahnen have a clear corporate strategy. For us, it isn't about expanding the area, but maintaining, optimising and continually renewing the current perimeter.
Is there still enough money in the pot?
Our company is financially very sound. Nevertheless, it is clear that we need a lot of investment. Consumers often forget how much goes on behind the scenes: it's not just building and operating the cableways, but all the piste maintenance and artificial snow systems, as well as the necessary staff and machinery. We once worked out that a working day at Zermatt Bergbahnen costs around 260,000 francs.
Will all of the investments result in ticket prices going up?
Our ticket prices have stayed the same for four years. This winter season also has no price increases, even though we have invested 420 million francs in the past twelve years. This constant innovation makes us the most lucrative cableway enterprise in Switzerland. With a turnover of 68 million francs in 2015, our pre-tax profit was at almost 50 percent and cash flow was at 42 percent.
More and more people are coming to the mountains - is that good for Zermatt?
We have to differentiate between summer and winter tourism. Taking into consideration stagnating demand, we are very busy in the winter as there is no scope for significant growth. However, we can do more in summer. There is great potential for growth in excursion tourism, with guests who stay for two to three nights. On the first day, they watch the sunrise on Rothorn, because it gives them the best view of the Matterhorn. On the second day, the excursion continues to Gornergrat with its stunning view of the glacial landscape. Klein Matterhorn is the order of the third day. Next summer, we will be offering a ticket that visitors can use to visit two summits on one day.
Which visitors are more important for you: visitors from Switzerland or visitors from abroad?
Regular visitors from Switzerland are very important for us since they make up the largest portion of our visitors in terms of percentage. However, Zermatt is an international destination, which is why market development in Asia is a major priority for us.
How many passengers do Zermatt Bergbahnen transport every day?
The record is 19,600 people. On a normal day during high season there will be between around 16,000 and 17,000 passengers. However, we have to add that the transportation capacity of the Zermatt ski area, not including Italy, amounts to 56,000 persons per hour. This means that waiting times are normally not long.
Do the competition put pressure on prices?
Of course, but we aren't giving into it. The motto of Zermatt Bergbahnen is: leading price, leading quality. Once you get into a discount war, there is no way out.
Have you got any inside tips for skiers who are visiting Zermatt for the first time?
Mornings on Sunnegga. Then go to Rothorn and, from there, straight through the ski area over Gornergrat and Klein Matterhorn to Cervinia in Italy. It's a huge distance on piste, but it can easily be done in two and a half to three hours, without ever skiing or boarding the same stretch twice. And it's all possible with a ticket costing 92 francs. A multi-day ticket costs between 60 and 70 francs.
Markus Hasler, CEO of Zermatt Bergbahnen AG
Cableway professional Markus Hasler, born in Lucerne, studied maths and physics in Bern. He managed the Brigels-Waltensburg-Andiast cableways in the Canton of Grisons for twelve years and was politically active. He has been CEO of Zermatt Bergbahnen AG (ZBAG) since 2011.
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Text and photographs were published in collaboration with Zermatt Tourism in the enclosure of the Swiss magazine Schweizer Illustrierte on November 04th 2016.


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Kendall is the first model who will be making an appearance in the Spanish's brand's Spring 2016 campaign, and there will be four different themes with four different models. The theme they chose for Kendall's campaign is "Tribal Spirit", which includes lots and lots of fringes, and we're not used to seeing this side of Kendall! "Warming up for #TribalSpirit in the new @mango Campaign #MangoGirls" says the model on her Instagram account.
We'll start seeing more and more of Jenner's pretty face starting February as it will be everywhere when the campaign launches on Mango's social channels and then in your favorite fashion magazines.


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Do trust me when I said it was hell for me. I felt as if I was in a horrible dream that I couldn't wake up from especially during the last one hour of the lesson. The best thing is that I'm going for another two hours of lesson tomorrow. God, save me.
So, why was it so bad today compared to yesterday? Simply because he brought me to drive in;
A rather large road with plenty, plenty, plenty and plenty of cars zig-zagging here and there with multiple traffic lights at one go. That would mean I have to change from the second or third gear to the first. And then, there is the part where I have to break to stop but the Kancil brake sucks so much that I have to step harder.
Garden roads where the roads become super tiny and it's two way traffic. Which means that I cannot, I CANNOT cross the line that separates between one lane with the another, because then I would obviously crash.
Roads with at least 100 bumps. I'm not exaggerating. Okay, fine. So maybe the roads didn't have 100 bumps, but he made me practice on the same road again and again.
Roads with corners, you know, those stupid roads with the arrow signs at the side. Again, I had to drive through these roads again and again. My instructor have to hold and adjust my steering for this. But the thing was that he went so so close to a Myvi when he did that for me. Am I supposed to drive like that next time?
Junctions! I found out that I actually suck oh-so-very-badly in junctions. I 'mati engine' about 3 times here, I guess I panicked because I had to change gears, step on the clutch and brakes too.
Turnings and U-turns. I'm quite bad in this area too because apparently I like to swing my steering wheel after making a turn. God, when will they change those sucking steering wheels into power steerings?
Gah. It was bad. Period. I don't want to relive that memory again. Hopefully I won't suck so much tomorrow.


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Forget about overcrowded beaches and all-night partying tourists! The new trend in a beach vacation is shifting towards discovering the diversity of flora and fauna found in unspoiled regions of the Caribbean! Here the rich cultural heritage of the Mayan civilization meets the colorful underwater world of coral reefs, tropical fish, and sea turtles, and a laid back atmosphere is mixed with local hospitality and impeccable service.
The best part is that you don't have to go far to find your tropical paradise. Set within one of the Caribbean's most idyllic sea villages of Akumal, Riviera Maya – Casa del Mar is a perfect getaway for couples and families looking for a relaxing and memorable beach vacation.
This two-level villa is composed of 3 well-furnished bedrooms and tastefully decorated main living areas, accommodating up to 7 guests. Lovely Mexican antiques and thoughtful design touches found throughout the house make you feel at home.
The ground floor level is where the fully-equipped kitchen, living and dining areas are located. The living room and the dining area have a very spacious, breezy feel and the sliding glass doors that open up to the outdoor patio draw your attention to the magnificent scenery of the Caribbean.
One of the bedrooms is also located on the main level. Even if it is called the guest bedroom, it features a comfortable king-size bed, an en-suite bathroom and a garden view of the property.
The inviting master bedroom is located on the upper floor, offering a stunning view of the beach and the sea. Just imagine watching the sunrise over the Caribbean Sea without even getting out of your pajamas! Or relaxing in the hammocks, brought by the staff right to your bedroom terrace. Or falling asleep on the comfortable king-size bed, while watching a great movie on the large flat screen TV. Tip: Bring your Netflix login.
What about the children? They will love the second bedroom on the upper floor level with their own spacious bathroom, one single bed, and a double bed. As the windows face the ocean, they will be excited to wake up and spend a few minutes observing colorful fish and sea turtles the Akumal area is named after.
Another great "feature" of Casa del Mar is without a doubt the pool and several outdoor patios furnished with patio furniture, a dining room set, and lounge chairs. This is a great spot to savor your breakfast while catching the morning light of the Caribbean sunrise while still in your pajamas, or claiming your siesta time relaxing in one of the spa-like lounge chairs.
Casa del Mar is one of the most tranquil, safe and secluded locations of the Riviera Maya. It almost gives you the sensation of being on your private island. However, if you find that you are missing the vivid city life, the center of Akumal with its diving and souvenir shops, restaurants, and the city center is just a 10-minute walk from the villa.
So you will never get bored. Quite the opposite you might never want to leave!
Ironically, this is one of the reasons why you should hurry and book Casa del Mar if you like it. Guests who have stayed here can't wait to come back, making Casa del Mar one of the most highly requested vacation properties of this part of Akumal. Inquire about Casa del Mar, and let's see if this location will be perfect for your holiday.
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Unemployment in the US declined to 5%, near the levels economists consider to be full employment, according to official data. This could convince the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates when it meets in December.
Non-farm payrolls, or employment across all sectors excluding agriculture, increased by 271,000 in October. The growth was almost twice the 142,000 recorded in September and significantly higher than the 185,000 expected by economists in a Reuters poll.
The US labor department also reported that wages increased by a healthy 0.4% month-on- month. Analysts said the data made prospects of a rate hike even more certain.
The Fed chairwoman, Janet Yellen, in September had said she was confident of a US recovery amid a sluggish global economy. She also reiterated the Fed's plans to withdraw the central bank's stimulus by year-end as long as inflation was stable and employment levels remained strong. Yellen has since repeated her forecast.
The Fed had postponed rate increases because of factors such as disappointing jobs figures during the summer, global market turmoil triggered by China slowdown and the eurozone's failure to resolve the Greek financial collapse.
Dollar hits seven-month high
After release of the employment numbers, the US dollar touched a seven-month high, climbing more than 1%. Benchmark US bond yields rose to their highest in five years with traders factoring in a 72% probability of a Fed rate increase next month.
However, stock market futures on New York exchanges declined as a rate increase would raise costs of borrowing.
Rob Carnell, an analyst at ING Financial Markets, said the positive US unemployment data alone would not guarantee a rate increase and pointed out that another labour report is due before the 16 December policy meeting. "We feel that we would need to see a catastrophically bad November labour report for the Fed to sit on their hands again" he added.


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Last night (Thursday 20th November), Derby based Singer/Songwriter Paige Seabridge joined Cam for an exclusive interview ahead of tonight's plug promotions gig at the Old Library, Mansfield. You can hear the interview in full at 4pm today on 106.9FM and you can now view Paige's set below which includes two of her own songs and some beautiful cover versions of 'The Power of Love' and 'Stay With Me'
On Tuesday evening (18th November) - Teenage Trio "The Dukes" popped in to perform a special live set on School's Out with Alison. Below you can watch them perform their own track "Lightening" as well as a cover of John Legend's "All of Me".
The Dukes will be performing alongside Autograpgh Club, Fusor and Paige Seabridge this coming Friday (21st November) at Plug Promotions "Down the rabbit hole" gig - Doors at The Old Libary, Leaming Street, Mansfield, open at 7pm and you can get in for £3.
The Dukes will also be performing at our Christmas Cracker event on December 18th.
VIDEO: Will Completes First Radio Show
Last night (Monday 17th November), participant Will made his radio debut. Will, aged 15 from Ashfield School, has been training on our 'Broadcast and Achieve' scheme for eight weeks and has been taught how to create a radio show and last night got the opportunity to put that to practise with a 30 minute live segment.
Assisted by Children's Producer Craig Priest, Will began to grow in confidence over the thirty minute period giving listeners a taster of his 'Film fanatics' feature. In the video below, you can see Will's thoughts on completing his first show, he will now continue to develop his skills on air - you can catch him next week 5-5.30pm.
Speaking of Will's debut, Children's Producer Craig Priest said "I have been delighted with Will's progress and felt it the right time to see if he could swim in the deep end! He did really well to cope with nerves and presented a good feature, I look forward to watching him grow over the next 3-4 weeks as he moves upto a regular live show"
On Wednesday (22nd October), Broadcast And Achieve crew members Ant & Cam went behind the scenes of the Ashfield Homes conference day at the Derbyshire Hotel, Alfreton. The pair caught up with residents, activity leaders and reprisentives from Sutton Community Academy who work in partnerhsip with the company.


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Shallow water current profiling for a diffuser study in Pacific City Oregon. Gravity used a RDI 1200 fixed station and a River Surveyor to collect current condtions
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Gravity conducts a variety of environmental monitoring tasks during dredge and port construction including water quality and noise measurements. Gravity recently conducted hydroacoustic monitoring during pile driving activities for a client on the Willamette River to ensure noise levels did not exceed fish impact criteria.
Gravity Team surveying at Upper Klonaqua Lake
Sedimeter sensors designed and built by Lindorm are a fantastic tool for measuring water column turbidity and siltation. Gravity has been using these sensors over the past year on a number of sites to get long term measurements to be used for morphodynamic and environmental modeling. Gravity uses the Deltares 3D model software suite which… READ COMPLETE ENTRY
Gravity has been busy this year working with a Kazakhstan based petroleum company on a port development project in the north Caspian Sea. Due to the discharges from Ural and Volga Rivers, and the wind-driven sea currents, the north Caspian Sea receives a great volume of depositional material each year. As a result, much of… READ COMPLETE ENTRY
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CCDC has been recognized as a centre of excellence in clinical research by the Clinical Development Service Agency (CDSA), Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.
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JOHANNSEN 416 RIGBY DOUBLE SQUARE BRIDGE MAG LENGTH MAUSER- 1998- ERA PIVOT 30mm QD MOUNTS- 99% COND.
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We already know that Millennials are on social media. A lot. In a recent study from Qualtrics, 42 percent of Millennial respondents said they couldn't go five hours without checking their social media feeds. These stats may change as the group ages and has less recreational time on their hands, but for now, they can be found on social media sites regularly, and marketers would be remiss to ignore that.
What are they doing while they're online? They're sharing far more information than other generations. Beyond the social media basics like their name and location, they're willing to share profile data just to find out which snack food they are. Yes, really. "Which Snackfood Are You?" is an online quiz you can take to find out what popular snack food you are, based on 10 random questions that have nothing to do with food. (I'm potato chips, apparently.)
On a more serious note, according to Bank of America's "Trends in Consumer Mobility Report," when compared with the average smartphone user, Millennials are 73 percent more likely to share their spending data, 19 percent more likely to share their location and 53 percent more likely to share their schedule.
Retailers and businesses can, and should, take advantage of this. Millennials are willing to share their personal information with you as a business, or with other sites and media, that can help you better target this group. They're basically telling us what they find interesting, where they are, and how they like to shop. This is a marketer's dream come true.
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Obituaries & Death Notices
SILENZI, Ray
Published:Mar 25, 2017
Event Date:Mar 19, 2017
SILENZI, Ray After a long battle with Kidney/ Heart and other health issues, It is with great sadness that we announce his passing in his 83rd year on March 19th with his family by his side. Loving husband to Connie, Beloved Dad to Dan (Laurel), Bill (Tricia), Raye, Doug (Mary), Shelly (Stephen), Allan (Michelle). Cherished Grandfather/ Papa to Tristan, David, Craig, Brooke, Brandon, Joey, Kendra, Scott, Brad, Emily, Spencer, Ben, Hayley, and Dayne. Great-grandfather/ "GG" to 13 great-grandchildren. Ray worked for many organizations including Past President of USWA Local 1005, international Staff Rep, Labour Consultant, Mediator and Facilitator, Hamilton Police Services Board etc. Throughout his life, his passion was helping others. Thank you to the Dr's and nurses over the past 12 years and a special thanks to the dialysis clinic and his PSW Claudia. Per Ray's wishes, a private service will be held and a mass at a later date. If desired, donations can be made to the kidney foundation.
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Men love makin babies just not too keen on taking care of them. Of course there's those guys that are just there for the makin. I was like that in my younger years, party hardy and then you get that sweet letter in the mail, although worded different sometimes , but it says, Greetings from the Social Services Department of the Idaho Department of Welfare. Oops, who was she, then you find out, hey buddy your a Daddy. Of course she could not tell you prior to you getting the letter that she was with child, nope, you have to find out the difficult way. No don't worry I ain't in that way now, I learned years ago, no matter how well she she says she's fixed, if you play without a rain coat, expect the expecting. Of course try to see the offspring you created. That's just not possible, after all she was in need of green, had no intention of marrying you, so she has child. Makes ya'll wonder why so many want to hook up with guys that don't have anything to begin with. But now he's attatched to a chain he can't break. Every month he has to rake out just over half of his income to her. Even then after the child is of age the Welfare , DFS, DCFS or what ever alphabet agency it is if they paid anything to the girl at first, your on the hook for that as well. Of course there's the cases of birth deffects, mostly because she couldn't stay off the narcotics during pregnancy, so you have to pay for a lifetime. Which you being older means YOUR lifetime. The odds of you winning a custody case against her to get rights to see YOUR child, is 99 her favor, you might get the chance to see your child, but don't count on it. I'm for having children. The making of them is part of life, but instead of women bitching about the delinquent fathers out here, how about lets talk the women who use baring children as a way to get public funds.
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Koh Samui, Thailand: Great Beaches, Spicy Food and Mummified Monks
By Mike Smith
I had been to Thailand many times before but had yet to visit Koh Samui. I put that right after friends said that they loved the place so much they had bought a house there and invited me to stay.
They loved the people, beaches, the spicy food, phallic rock formations, culture and the strange mummified monks. It was a short direct 1.5 hour flight away by Bangkok Airway.
Getting my Bearings
Flying from Singapore to Koh Samui I breezed through immigration at the new airport after riding an open carriage from the plane. It was hot and humid as expected. My friends met me and briefed me on the island as we drove to Mae Nam on the north coast.
Koh Samui is the third largest island in Thailand at 280 square kilometers (108 square miles). It has a population of 40,000, but over a million visitors a year. Most of the population and activity is dotted around the coast and the island only takes a few hours to drive round.
The interior is tropical jungle and hills covered by millions of well established coconut trees. Most visitors are beach lovers, bar and party hoppers or sun worshippers and rarely leave the main resorts of Chaweng and Lamai.
In true Samui style, on the way from the airport, we dropped in at their beach local for a cold beer and a snack of hot spicy tom yam kung soup.
Listening to the waves gently lapping, catching up on gossip and watching a lovely sunset – I thought maybe I was in paradise and could understand them buying a place here.
We drove down a narrow country lane to a gated community and their palace of a house complete with a 10-meter (30-foot) pool. I wasn't going to slum it – but I was warned to look out for snakes and scorpions as cobras were regularly spotted in the garden!
The next morning as we drove back towards the main road I saw we had passed wooden huts, coffee shops, water buffalo and calf, coconut trees and ubiquitous stray dogs on the two-kilometer(1.2-mile) road from the beach.
Wat Kiri Wongkaram
I was eager to explore and they had yet to fully explore Samui so we drove anticlockwise round the island turning randomly down side streets and stopping regularly for cold drinks, snacks and to take photos of the fishing villages.
Passing through a gateway of two giant stone elephants we parked at Wat Kiri Wongkaram a rather run down, deserted temple in need of restoration but full of rustic charm.
The old wall by the entrance featured a small Buddha nicely framed by boarded windows and I started clicking away on the camera.
We searched for the mummified monk but found instead a strange demon-looking creature hanging from the steps – for protection or to scare away farang tourists?
It was certainly weird, but an old lady sitting nearby quietly led us to an even more unusual sight. We came face to face with the well preserved mummified body of the monk Loung Por Raum sitting in a glass cage since passing away 30 years ago.
The old lady offered incense in respect to the mummy, smiled at us and walked away.
We ambled 100 meters (328 feet) further down the road to Five Islands Beach to watch, from the shade of coconut trees, women waist deep in the clear blue water, fishing with primitive rods.
Laem Sor Chedi
Continuing to the south of the island we followed a small track towards Laem Sor Chedi.
Luckily we missed a turn and to our delight chanced upon a rubber tree plantation and a small cottage industry processing the rubber.
A couple pressed the excess liquid out of latex sheets with what looked like an old clothes wringer.
Water buffalos lay in the fields with cattle egrets nearby creating a perfect rural scene.
The Laem Sor Chedi looks a lovely golden color from a distance and sits right at the water's edge. Close up it is not quite so attractive. It is covered with thousands of small yellow tiles.
Wandering around the random buildings in the complex we spotted a monk's boat in a huge glass cage, explored a temple-sized boat-shaped shrine and dodged numerous dogs and chickens.
What followed next was bizarre. A dog chased a cockerel in ever increasing circles for several minutes with the cockerel flying a short distance just as the dog got near.
It finally flew 50m (164 feet) away but five minutes later we were shocked to see the dog stroll past us with the cockerel in its mouth tightly held at the neck.
Big swarms of mosquitoes made us leave and drive up a very steep winding track to the nearby Khao Chedi at the top of a hill. The views of Laem Sor Chedi and the boat shrine and thousands of coconut trees were fantastic.
Buddhist temples – mummified monks, dogs catching chickens – very different!
Wat Kunaram
Our final point of call for the day on our "temple tour" was Wat Kunaram. There was very little to see except the body of Koh Samui's most famous mummified monk Loung Pordaeng. He sits, 25 years after his death, wearing sun glasses and his orange robe in a specially built glass case and display room.
Dropping the car at the house we walked the two kilometers (1.2 miles) to the beach for a sundowner and dinner – Thai fishcakes, spicy papaya salad and grilled chicken plus a few beers of course.
Walking back in the pitch dark by flashlight, looking out for cobras and using a battery powered dog zapper (high-frequency sound) to put off the roaming barking dogs we reflected on a pleasant day.
Muslim Fishing Village – The island's freshest fish and wost exciting market!
After the luxury of being chauffeured the first day I was determined to travel like the locals on the second. Walking the two kilometers (1.2 miles) to the main road I flagged down a songtaew (two rows of seats at the back of a van).
I paid a few baht and headed half way round the island to Ha Thanon better known simply as the Muslim fishing village.
The largest of the two Muslim communities and having the only mosque, it's an interesting place to visit.
It's a quiet and initially not very welcoming place but after buying fruit in the market, where I chose from a magnificent range including bananas, mangoes, pineapples, coconuts, durian and rambutans and drinking hot tea in a coffee shop I was soon treated like an old friend.
Wandering through the narrow lanes of the village I passed the mosque with song birds "taken for a walk" in their cages hung on railings outside.
Rows and rows of freshly caught fish were laid out on metal tables for drying. Many colorful fishing boats were in the harbor having brought home their catch after a night's work.
Ducks and chickens pecked for scraps on the beach under the stilt houses.
A lovely gentleman with grey beard and traditional sarong willingly posed on his veranda framed by his cage bird and balcony.
A group of children, with a colorful fishing boat as background kept smiling and demanding I take pictures of them, which I happily did.
Phallic Rocks – Michaelangelo couldn't carve any better!
A few minutes songtaew ride from the Muslim village took me to Hin Ta and Hin Ya the infamous grandfather and grandmother rocks shaped by nature into massive sculptures of male and female genitals.
Michaelangelo couldn't have done a better job as grandfather stood tall and proud and grandmother laid back. It was the first location I'd actually seen a fair number of tourists. The light wasn't great though so I decided to return the next day.
Big Buddha – And I mean Big!
I took my first and only taxi of the trip to get to the big Buddha officially known as Wat Phra Yai. Taxis in Koh Samui will not use meters so be prepared to bargain hard and pay a relatively high price – they'd get far more tourist business using meters!
The trip to Koh Fan, a bridge linked island, was well worthwhile as the Big Buddha is a must-see attraction. It's 12 meters tall (40 feet) and sits up high as it dominates the area all around. Against a clear blue sky it appears to float.
A number of souvenir stalls, a robotic sculpture-making place, weird statues in the sea and a general temple environment add to the atmosphere.
I climbed the steps with devotees and tourists to get up close and had a great view over the ocean. A very pleasant spot!
On the road back "home" I had to stop to watch a man quickly climb coconut trees. He didn't need any rope or support he just used his hands and feet as he scampered up the trees, knife in pocket to trim them when he got to the top. Fabulous!
He was such a lovely man and seemed genuinely happy someone took an interest in his work and he spent ages looking at the photos in my digital camera. I'm not sure he meets health and safety regulations though!
More excellent cold beer and spicy food on the beach at dinner time – I'm getting into a routine!
Wonderful Beaches
After a noodle breakfast, I returned to the phallic rocks and got my pictures. Taking the path around the back of grandmother I descended past the nudists on the rocks (getting power from grandmother and grandfather?) to Lamai Beach where I got my best coffee of the trip.
The beach was surprisingly narrow, maybe 20 meters (65 feet) as the tide was well in.
Paddling in the warm sea I made my way along the beach which was initially deserted but became more populated as I strolled north.
Backpackers, families, and singles mingled as they sunbathed on beach towels or on lovely loungers.
Low rise resorts, restaurants and coffee shops lined the beach along with spas and massage.
A Massage by the Sea
Taking a massage facing the sea I watched the hawkers selling everything from corn, pineapple, necklaces, silk in a most friendly and unimposing manner. The Bikini bar was a good spot for lunch, great food and at a nice height for people watching.
Lamai has a lovely charming feel to it perhaps because it is somewhat down market and not over developed. 50 meters (164 feet) away from and parallel to the beach was a good selection of shops, restaurants internet cafes and bars so I caught up with email and bought tee shirts for the family back home.
A short songtaew ride north took me to Chaweng Beach, the longest and one of the most beautiful beaches on the island.
Lined with coconut trees, it's the most crowded and main hang out for sun worshippers and party revelers. It's more sophisticated and developed than Lamai but for me, it held less appeal.
However, for those wanting more to do it's the place to be. Options included diving, jet skiing, paragliding eating and party going.
Hawkers are everywhere but again low key – they do take no for an answer and smile anyway.
Just inland the shopping is also more varied with souvenir, antiques and art shops doing reasonable business.
I stayed at the beach to drink and dine as the sun set.
Other Alternatives – Butterfly park and waterfalls
I explored a little more the next couple of days but was somewhat disappointed with the butterfly park and waterfalls so returned regularly to Lamai to relax and to see yet another mummified monk at the Lamai Temple.
All too soon my trip was over. I really enjoyed Koh Samui. It is a tropical island with friendly people, good food, great beaches and a rural interior that is not yet overdeveloped.
I'll be back to explore the marine reserve and maybe watch some of the shows next time.
Find unique Koh Samui accommodations and interesting tours in Koh Samui.
Mike Smith is a freelance photographer-writer & permanent resident of Singapore. Born in the UK, he left in 1986 on a two-year contract with a chemical company & just never made the move back. You can see more of his photographs at AsiaPhotoStock.com.


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Charmed, I'm Sure
La Sera, self-titled,
Hardly Art [2/15/11]
Brooklyn singer/bass
player "Kickball" Katy
Goodman (Vivian Girls), AKA La Sera, strikes
out on her own for this
Seattle-recorded debut.
I was charmed by the
first single, "Never
Come Around," and had
high hopes for the rest
of the record. I wasn't
disappointed, though it isn't quite as immediate as the debuts from the Vivian Girls or the Dum Dum Girls. (Comparisons are inevitable, so it seems better to embrace than to resist them.)
Instead, La Sera reminds me more of Frankie Rose and the
Outs (Rose has played with the Vivian Girls and the Dum Dum
Girls). In other words, it's more of a grower, but Goodman al-
so combines delicate vocals with dusky surf-garage melodies.
At first listen, the reverb-drenched "Never Come Around" is
the clear stand-out, while the other cuts are more amorphous,
but on subsequent spins, their subtle hooks grew in stature.
"Sleeptalking," for instance, sounds like a female-sung Mighty
Lemon Drops song, while "Devils Hearts Grow Gold" has an en-
chanting nursery rhyme-like quality and "Left This World" re-
calls Heavenly with its sprinkling of tambourine and hand claps.
Explains Hardly Art, "Her inspiration sprung from an attraction
to early pop hits from the 1950s and ethereal choir vocals."
Click here for "Devils Hearts Grow Gold" mp3 and here for video.
Though Goodman has a pleasant voice, I wouldn't call it forceful,
but I don't consider that a problem, since the spare, yet effective
production indicates that she understands her limitations (she
collaborated with producer/multi-instrumentalist Brady Hall).
She often sings at the top of her range, but never pushes too hard
or overwhelms the instrumentation. Instead, her multi-tracked
vocals float around the guitar, bass, and drums; sometimes rising
above, sometime melting into the mix. Very charming indeed.
Endnote: Image from SXSW. During the fest, La
Sera plays the Austin Convention Center on Thurs-
day, 3/17. For more information, please click here.
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
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Matt Pike's Les Paul guitar was stolen
Matt Pike and his Les Paul at SXSW 2012 (more by Greg Cristman)
Matt Pike of High on Fire and Sleep just encountered some pretty terrible news:
Matt Pike's Les Paul guitar has been stolen from storage in a North Bay studio. Please be on the lookout.
Details of the guitar:
1992 Les Paul Standard, tobacco burst finish.
Serial number 92462499.
Lace "Pike" signature pickups installed.
The 70's style strap has no strap locks, it's screwed directly to the guitar with fender washers.
The truss rod cover on the headstock is says "Jimmy" in script letters.
The SKB case has "pike" stenciled in 3″ white old english letters on the lower left corner.
There is a label on top that says "TEMPEST".
This guitar is legendary and has been used in both High On Fire and Sleep.
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Posts Tagged by Live
Frogg n' Jaycatt Live
|June 21, 2012
|Posted by admin under Event, Lane Music, Live Music
Their repertoire consists of mostly original material and a few selected covers, composed of a mix of piano, guitar, vocals, and harmonica. Their eclectic mix has been described as acoustic organic folkjazz. As singer/songwriters they have produced a comprehensive range of heartfelt and memorable melodies and poetically lyrical songs. Their musical influences range from Mannheim Steamroller, Simon and Garfunkle, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and even Frank Zappa.
First Team RFL Event On The Lane!!
|April 21, 2012
|Posted by admin under Art Show, DJ Music, Event, Lane Music, Live Music, Relay For Life
Lollygagger, Hobos n' Bitch's Walking Tall for a Cure RFL, our teams first fundraising event for this season is coming up.
Hope to see you there on April 27th & 28th. Will be great!
Friday 27th April
10am – Live Russell Eponym
11am – DJ Brenda Butts
Noon – DJ Starlight Despres
1pm – DJ paramparamm Papp
2pm – DJ Drumstick Ah
3pm – Live Bartelby Pegler
4pm – FREE
5pm – Live Blane Sonnenkern
Saturday 28th April
1pm – Hobo/LG meeting
2pm – Anon. ft. DJ Derek
3pm – DJ Trash Deluxe
4pm – DJ Raskolnikow Roffo
5pm – Live Whirligig Rutabaga
6pm – Live Guitar Southpaw
7pm – Live Von Johin
Byron Hurricane Live on The Lane-Monday May 16 @7:00 PM SLT
|May 15, 2011
|Posted by admin under Event, Lane Music, Live Music, Uncategorized
Come on down to The Lane and enjoy some live music of Byron Hurricane.
Byron Hurricane grew up playing country blues, bluegrass, Americana and American folk music. He is mostly a fingerpicker, but you will sometimes hear him flatpicking some bluegrass or playing clawhammer style. In Second Life, he sings and plays (in his own style) soigs by Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Grateful Dead, The Band, Rolling Stones, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh , John Prine, and others.
See you there!
JaxxonRoxx Resident live at The Lane-Thur. April 28th @2pm SLT
|April 25, 2011
|Posted by admin under Event, Lane Music, Live Music
Join us for JaxxonRoxx Live at The Lane-Thur. April 28th @2pm SLT
Jaxxon hadn't had any sort of musical background until he decided to take up singing at the age of 14. His first band was comprised of school friends and they would play the occasional concert. With time, Jaxxon found himself with different musicians and they worked at many clubs in Gibraltar, establishing himself within the local music scene.
Having learned to play guitar and with an ever increasing fan base, Jaxxon knew it was time to showcase his own material. This led Jaxxon to record his first album, with a well known band in 2002. Jaxxon is producing his own songs now. He also plays acoustic and electric guitar.
Currently he is working on his second album with fellow friends as well as constantly playing with his current band, Jetstream. He hopes his next set of heartfelt songs will propel him to bigger things and is ready to take his music to a higher level. Jaxxon comes to us in SL hoping to reach a wider audience. Jaxxon will play covers, tracks and his own original material while singing in SL.
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Blane Sonnenkern
|April 17, 2011
|Posted by admin under Event, Lane Music, Uncategorized
Blane Sonnenkern has been playing in bands on and off for most of his life. Acoustical guitar, electric guitar, keyboard…. he has mastered them all. As an Air Force brat, he travelled the world and has been inspired by his diverse experiences. He is bringing his talent AND his husky, soothing, sexy voice to Second Life for all of us to enjoy. He does ballads, classic rock, a little touch of country, with a dash of Beatles thrown in. PLUS some beautiful ORIGINAL songs you will never hear anywhere else.
BlindBoink Parham on The Lane April 4, @ 6:00 pm SLT
|April 3, 2011
|Posted by admin under Event, Lane Music, Live Music
Starting at 6:00 pm April 4, 2011. BlindBoink serves up some of his ACOUSTIC FINGERPICKING BLUES THE WAY IT WAS DONE 80 YEARS AGO. Piedmont and Delta style early acoustic blues. Played in the styles of Robert Johnson, Gary Davis, Fred Mc Dowel, Blind Willie McTell and many more! Come on over to The Lane to listen to some fine music and meet new people who love the blues.
Blane Sonnenkern On The Lane Sun.April 3, 2011 @3:00pm SLT
|April 3, 2011
|Posted by admin under Event, Lane Music, Live Music
Blane Sonnenkern playing at the Lane. Come on over and hear some great tunes.
Blane Sonnenkern Played The Lane Sun. March 13, 2011
|March 20, 2011
|Posted by admin under Event, Lane Music, Live Music
Ziffy Zarf with Geetar Southpaw Dual Stream Mon. 02/28 @4:00 SLT
|February 22, 2011
|Posted by admin under Event, Lane Music, Live Music
Join us on The Lane when Ziffy and Geetar dual stream their Roots, Delta and good old Country Blues.
A Live Dual-Stream US/UK with two of the finest authentic Blues performers in SL.
Together, guitarist & singer Guitar Southpaw & harp player Ziffy Zarf will not disappoint.
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by Lisa Rezende, PhD
People with hereditary cancer face many decisions, such as whether or not to have genetic testing, choosing the best type and frequency of cancer screening, and whether or not to manage cancer risk through surgery. Health care providers look to national guidelines to give their patients advice as they make these difficult decisions.
An important set of guidelines for the hereditary cancer community comes from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), a nonprofit network of 26 leading cancer centers. NCCN guidelines outline best practices for treatment and risk management; they are developed and updated by experts in the field, and updated with evidence-based guidelines as new research is published.
In February, the guidelines regarding managing care for people at high risk of breast and ovarian cancer were published. The new guidelines include recommendations for people with mutations in BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, CHEK2, ATM, BRIP1, RAD51C, and RAD51D, and expand NCCN recommendations for genetics evaluation. For more information, please see the FORCE risk management guideline pages.
What does this mean for you?
If you have cancer and are considering genetic testing:
NCCN guidelines now recommend genetics evaluation for anyone with:
- blood relatives with a known mutation in a gene that increases cancer risk.
- breast cancer at or before age 50.
- triple-negative breast cancer at or before age 60.
- two breast cancer diagnosis (either in the same breast or cancer in both breasts)
- ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer at any age.
- male breast cancer at any age.
- Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry with breast, ovarian, or pancreatic cancer at any age.
If you have a family history of cancer and are considering genetic testing:
NCCN guidelines recommend genetics evaluation for anyone with one or more of the following:
- A blood relative with a known mutation in a gene that increases cancer risk
- A blood relative with two or more primary breast cancers
- Two or more relatives on the same side of the family with breast cancer; at least one diagnosed before age 50
- A blood relative with ovarian cancer
- A close blood relative (parent, sibling, or child) with breast cancer before age 45
- A blood relative with male breast cancer
The guidelines also recommend genetics evaluation for anyone with a personal or family history of three or more of the following, especially if any are diagnosed before age 50:
- Pancreatic cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Melanoma
- Sarcoma
- Adrenal cancer
- Brain tumors
- Leukemia
- Uterine cancer
- Thyroid cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Diffuse gastric cancer
- Colon cancer
For more information on genetic counseling and testing, see our "Should I get testing?" page.
If you are a woman with a mutation in PALB2:
NCCN guidelines now recommend annual breast MRI starting at age 25, and discussion of potential risk-reducing mastectomy for women with mutations in PALB2. The guidelines note that current evidence is insufficient to support a recommendation to remove ovaries and fallopian tubes in women with PALB2 mutations.
If you are a woman with a mutation in CHEK2:
NCCN guidelines now recommend annual breast MRI starting at age 25 for women with mutations in CHEK2. The guidelines note that current evidence is insufficient to support a recommendation to discuss the option of risk-reducing mastectomy.
If you are a woman with a mutation in BRIP1, RAD51C, or RAD51D:
NCCN guidelines now recommend that women with mutations in BRIP1, RAD51C, or RAD51D consider risk-reducing removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes. The guidelines note that current evidence is insufficient to recommend breast MRI based on mutation status alone, however, women may qualify for MRI based on their family history of breast cancer.
If you are a woman with a BRCA1/2 mutation:
Current NCCN guidelines continue to recommend risk-reducing removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes for all women with BRCA mutations. The 2016 guidelines define the optimal timing for this surgery as:
- between ages 35 and 40 or upon completion of childbearing.
- ages 40 to 45 in women with BRCA2 mutations. The guidelines note that it is "reasonable" for these women to delay these risk-reducing surgeries because their average onset of ovarian cancer is 8 to 10 years later than in women with BRCA1 mutations.
Guidelines for breast cancer screening and risk reduction for women with BRCA mutations did not change.
If you are a man with a BRCA mutation:
Risk management for men with BRCA mutations did not change. FORCE maintains current risk management guidelines for men with BRCA mutations on our website.
Why are there no guidelines for my gene mutation?
NCCN guidelines are evidence-based. As such, they are limited by the amount of quality research available to the expert panel. This can be frustrating for patients who are trying to make decisions about managing cancer risk from mutations in genes that are not currently covered by NCCN guidelines. The guidelines are updated each year, so as more research becomes available, a consensus will be reached on how to manage cancer risk in men and women with mutations in genes other than BRCA1 and BRCA2.
If I meet NCCN guidelines for screening or surgery, does this mean that my insurance must cover it?
Unfortunately, the answer is no. While many insurance companies use NCCN and other expert guidelines as standard of care for coverage determination, they are under no legal obligation to cover services recommended by the NCCN. However NCCN guidelines are often the basis of successful insurance appeals. If you have been denied a service that is recommended by NCCN guidelines, please see our insurance appeals section to learn more about submitting an appeal and to access our template appeal letters. We also encourage you to take our Insurance Coverage for the HBOC Community Survey.
FORCE will continue to monitor changes in national guidelines and to advocate for critical research that will help people affected by hereditary breast, ovarian, and related cancers make the best decisions to manage their cancer risk.
Tags: brca, BRCA 1, BRCA 2, brca research, brca testing, BRCA1, BRCA2, breast cancer, breast cancer early detection, breast cancer prevention, BRIP 1, cancer prevention, CHEK2, gene panel testing, gene testing, Genetic counseling, HBOC, PALB2, pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer, RAD51C, RAD51D, screening and prevention


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Who said Romance is dead!
Today is my 12th Wedding Anniversary and I want to see that romance isn't dead. I adore making cards but making cards for those people in my life who are truely special to me is the best type of cardmaking of all! So show me hearts and roses, flowers and swirls, just whatever makes you picture dreaminess and romance! Hmmm...now don't forget to include a Charmed Download of course....I cannot wait to see what you all come up with!
Here are a few dreamy examples from the Design Team, make sure you play along too and show us that Romance ISN'T dead!


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By building on an ongoing SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management (SAP NetWeaver MDM) initiative, American Standard came up with a solution in which accurate product data is fed from a central repository to a new Spanish-language Web site that offers customers a more complete and useful user experience. The solution has also streamlined the process of keeping product information up to date by allowing business users to update the data repository easily.
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Janet Wang / Peep Show
09:00 am - 06:00 pm
The Calgary Central Library, 800 3 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0E7www.truck.ca
Janet Wang / Peep ShowTRUCK Contemporary Art and The Calgary Public Library present Peep Show by Janet Wang, an ode to the online spectacle, as well as an ode to the site in which it is situated. As we walk through the built structures of our society, we are being organized, shifted, moved in a programmed way. While we stroll, run or wheel our way through the guts of the city, our hands our moving over other worlds, other contexts as we scroll, post or consume from our screens. Our hands, and the hands of others, become a digital proxy to our bodies moving through physical avenues.
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An original starter of duck wrapped in brick pastry served on a bed of baby spinach leaves and preserved lemon.
Cut the brisk pastry sheets in to strips of 4. Drizzle a little olive oil on to each strip.
Cut the slices of duck breast in half and place each half at the end of one strip of pastry. Season with salt and piment d'Espelette and then roll the pastry around the duck.
Grill or oven bake for 2 minutes at 240°C.
Cut the preserved lemon in to small dice. Roughly chop the capers. Mix the lemon and the capers with the parmesan and the olive oil. Add this dressing to the baby spinach leaves and mix.
Serve the crispy duck parcels on a bed of baby spinach leaves with lemon and capers.
«Feel free to mix the spinach with a finely chopped shallot and heat under the grill to lightly cook the spinach leaves.»


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New Catholic academy canceled in South Lake Tahoe
It seems South Lake Tahoe will not be getting a new Catholic school after all this year.
In July, it was announced that the new Lake Tahoe Catholic Academy would replace the defunct Saint Theresa School, which closed its doors in June.
However, the academy has now reported that it will not open this fall as hoped.
"Saint Theresa's taught our children to have integrity and work hard and not to quit when you were tired, or frustrated," said Allison Monroe, LTCA president and member of the private school's board. "We feel that we have done that for nearly two months, unfortunately it still wasn't enough."
After St. Theresa closed, Catholic community members came together to plan a new private school in the same location. The Lake Tahoe Catholic Academy received "phenomenal support," but ultimately was not able to reach its goal due to "increasing costs and concerns around long-term viability," according to an announcement.
"We have promised ourselves that we will remain positive and proud of what our school was and what we tried to be," Monroe said.


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Like Salignano and Giuliano di Lecce, Santa Maria di Leuca is a suburb of Castrignano del Cap, a small townbelonging to the municipality of Castrignano del Capo, in the province of Lecce. It is located in the southernest part of the Salentine Peninsula, as are Taranto in its province and Pilone in the Ostuni area (province of Brindisi).
Santa Maria di Leuca is a renowned tourist town. In the past, it belonged to two municipalities at the same time. The area where the Sanctuary of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae was divided between the municipality of Gagliano del Capo, while the area between Ristola and Punta Mèliso belonged to the municipality of Castrignano del Capo. Today, after an 83-year legal dispute, a court ruling has decreed that the whole area of Santa Maria di Leuca belongs to the municipality of Castrignano del Capo.
Santa Maria di Leuca includes the promontory where the Sanctuary and the lighthouse are located. Situated 102 metres above the sea level and 48 metres high, the lighthouse is one of the most important in Italy. Santa Maria di Leuca should not be mistaken for Marina di Leuca, which is located further to the South, between Punta Mèliso to the east and Punta Ristola, the southernest part of the Salentine Peninsula, to the west.
Although Punta Ristola is the lowest point of the "heel" of the Italian Peninsula, it is Punta Mèliso, maybe due to its important lighthouse, that conventionally is, together with Punta Alice in Calabria, the last area of the Gulf of Taranto.


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The History of London's Housing Stock
London has grown exponentially as it's evolved into the megacity we know today. The 32 boroughs that make up this thriving metropolis are unique in their own right and from a historical perspective, each one has a notable and unique story. From the luxurious pre-1900 houses and garden squares in Knightsbridge, to the housing expansion and regeneration around Canary Wharf in recent years, London's homes are as diverse as its inhabitants.
With this in mind, Knight Frank is pleased to launch a new, interactive report aimed at sharing unique insight into the Capital's housing history for both residents and visitors alike. Our interactive tool uses housing data from the past 120 years, to visualise 14 unique stories connected to some of the Capital's most notable areas. These boroughs showcase the dramatic changes in that area, while also highlighting their significance to the overall landscape of London's housing.
To begin, click on an area or select a borough from the drop-down list.
Understand and compare complex data with our helpful infographics and read the full narrative to learn all about each London borough.
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Westminster was once a far cry from the exclusive and desirable locale it is today!
Age of Housing Stock in
Pre 1900 46.31%
The City of Westminster features many of prime central London's trophy areas, including Mayfair, Marylebone, Pimlico, Belgravia, Victoria, St John's Wood and the West End.
The borough stretches across an area no more than one mile from Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster. As one of London's oldest areas, almost half of its housing stock dates back to before the 1900s.
Westminster was once a far cry from the exclusive and desirable locale it is today, with Charles Dickens' novels purportedly inspired by the overcrowded area immediately surrounding Westminster Abbey.
The borough began its transformation into the area we know today in 1850, when London's modern infrastructure began taking shape and office blocks, shops and high-end apartment buildings were erected.
Many of Westminster's pre-1900 social tenement style housing estates have survived into the 21st century and are considered architectural celebrations which add to the area's unique character.
Modern Westminster is architecturally diverse, with impressive Victorian and Edwardian mansion blocks sitting beside listed buildings and social housing, while luxury new home developments overlook some of the capital's most iconic buildings.
New homes and the £2bn redevelopment of Victoria have put Westminster firmly back on the prime central London grid.
Mayfair in particular has seen a major transformation of commercial to residential property over the past few years, with a strong new-build pipeline continuing to place the area in the international spotlight. This trend is also evident in Marylebone, where large houses previously broken up into offices are being converted back into houses.
One example of a new development in the borough is the collection of 116 apartments at Riverwalk. Located on the north bank of the Thames, the apartments offer direct river views and outside space in the heart of Westminster.
In addition, the planned ten-storey residential scheme Lincoln Square will replace a vacant 1960s concrete office building on an island site in the Strand Conservation Area. Important institutional buildings, including the Royal Courts of Justice, will surround it.
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Andy Driscoll – Head Pastor
Andy Driscoll grew up in Louisville, KY and received his undergrad degree in Biblical studies at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is beyond ecstatic to be wrapping up his MBA in June through Indiana Wesleyan University. He is currently the director at, Uspiritus, a residential treatment facility for adolescents, where he has worked for nine years.
Andy and his wife, Jen, stepped into LifePointe 8 years ago, after working at another church plant. They quickly felt at home with LifePointe's "come as your are" atmosphere and welcoming environment. Within a month Andy was hired as the youth pastor and throughout the years he's played a number of roles within the church. He's excited and honored to be stepping into the Lead Pastor position at LPC. LifePointe has been home for him and his family and he knows that there are great things in store.
When Andy isn't doing homework, working at Uspiritus, or prepping for Sunday's message, he's probably spending time with his amazing wife, Jen, or his beautiful kids, Amelia and Sawyer. Andy is an avid UL fan, loves the Cincinnati Bengals and is is a proud member of the Redsox Nation. He loves trying to squeeze in a few rounds of golf whenever he can find the time and if he isn't preaching one Sunday you just may see him playing the drums with the LPC band.
Andy is incredibly excited about the journey that LifePointe is embarking upon and can't wait to see where we're headed next. If you have questions for Andy or would like to know more about LifePointe e-mail him email@example.com