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False teachers among the Saints are damned—Lustful Saints will perish in their own corruption.
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2 And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of
3 And through covetousness shall they with
4 For if God spared not the
5 And spared not the old world, but saved
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7 And delivered just
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9 The Lord knoweth how to
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11 Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.
12 But these, as
13 And shall receive the
14 Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:
15 Which have
16 But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb
17 These are
18 For when they
19 While they promise them
20 For if after they have
21 For it had been better for them not to have
22 But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own


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Calendar Of Events
Written by Miami Today on December 14, 2006
Thursday 12/28
The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse features new artworks in photography video and sculpture. Featured artists include Vik Muniz, Man Ray and Julian Montague. Various times at 591 NW 27th St., Miami. Free. Details: (305) 576-1051.
The Mosaic: Jewish Life in Florida exhibit features more than 500 artifacts and photographs, films and a timeline wall of Jewish history in Florida. Various times at Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Free for members, children younger than 6 and on Saturdays. Details: (305) 672-5044 or www.jewishmuseum.com.
New World School of the Arts hosts the Passages Art Basel Student Exhibition. Through Jan 3. 6-9 p.m. at New World School of the Arts, 25 NE Second St., Miami. Details: (305) 237-3135.
West Kendall Regional Library features Fallout: Nicaragua and its Diaspora exhibition by Ricardo Miranda Zuñiga. Through Jan. 13. Various times at 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Kendall. Free. Details: (305) 385-7135.
Photographs and new-media works by Leon Ferrari and Oscar Bony will be featured at PanAmerican ArtProjects. Through Jan 13. 2450 NW Second Ave., Miami. Details: (305) 576-2400 or www.panamericanart.com.
Haunting images from Hollywood movies will be seen at Miami Art Museum's Video Gallery. Artist Matthias Müller used sepia-toned film footages to create the ghostly images. Through Jan.14. Various times at 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-3000 or miamiartmuseum.org.
Lowe Art Museum at University of Miami presents Humberto Calzada: In Dreams Awake exhibition. Through Jan. 28. 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-3535 or www.lowemuseum.org.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens presents the opening of its contemporary art projects with a musical installation. Experimental sound artist Gustavo Matamoros has created a surround-sound installation inspired by the pipe organ at Vizcaya. A microphone attached to a helium balloon was used to create recordings that will be projected throughout the museum. Through Feb. 15. Various times at 3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami. $9-$12. Details: (305) 250-9133 or www.vizcayamuseum.org.
West Dade Regional Library features The Everglades Invade the City by Edwin Villasmil and Elba Martinez. Through Feb. 28. Various times at 9445 Coral Way, Miami. Free. Details: (305) 553-1134.
Jewish Museum of Florida showcases the Bonim exhibition, which features the history of Jewish developers and their influence in Florida. Through March 11. Various times at 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Free Saturdays. Details: (305) 672-5044.
Get a microscopic view of human cells and learn about cell biology at The Cell Gallery: Your Inner Beauty exhibition. Various times at Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. Through March 10. Free for children under 3; $4-$17. Details: (305) 646-4200 or www.miamisci.org.
The Wolfsonian-Florida International University features more than 200 silver art pieces at the Modernism in American Silver: 20th-Century Design exhibition. Through March 25. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Free members and Miami Beach residents with identification; $5-$7 others. Details: (305) 531-1001.
Coral Gables Branch Library features Library and Lens: Photographs from the Permanent Collection. Through March 31. Various times at 3443 Segovia St., Coral Gables. Free. Details: (305) 442-8706.
Life, architecture and art during the 20th and 21st centuries will be showcased at Miami Art Museum. The Modern Photographs: The Machine, The Body and The City collection features dozens of photographs donated by ex-curator Charles Cowles. Through April 15. Various times at 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Free on Sundays, students with identification, and children under 12; $2.50-$5 others. Details: (305) 375-3000 or miamiartmuseum.org.
Thursday 1/4
Miami Beach Botanical Garden hosts the opening reception for the fifth annual Art in Bloom. The exhibition features various installations and contemporary artworks. The event also features a dance performance by Momentum Dance Company. 6-9 p.m. at 2000 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach. Free. Details: (305) 673-7256 or www.mbgarden.org.
Diaspora Vibe Gallery hosts an opening reception for Melanin: Deconstructing Shades of Blackness exhibition featuring artist Asser Saint-Val. 7-10 p.m. at 3938 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Details: (305) 573-4046.
Friday 1/5
The 17th annual Art Miami fair features local and international artists and galleries. Through Jan 8. Various times at Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall A, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach. Free on Friday; Free children under 12; $5-$12 others. Details: (305) 573-1388 or www.art-miami.com.
An art brunch in celebration of Art Miami and the Carlos Alfonzo: Extreme Expression, 1980-1991 exhibition. 10 a.m.-noon at Freedom Tower, 600 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. RSVP required. Details: (305) 416-9779, Ext. 121, or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Wednesday 1/10
National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts presents its annual Youngarts. The event features photography and visual arts exhibition, and dozens of young artists who will perform in theater, music, voice and dance. Free. Details: (305) 377-1140 or www.nfaa.ARTSawards.org.
Friday 1/12
Art Deco Weekend features music, parades, films, tours, antiques and collectibles and more. Through Jan 14. Details: (305) 672-2014.
Saturday 1/13
University of Miami presents the Beaux Arts 56th Annual Festival of Art. Through Jan. 14. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-3535.

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Reese and her husband look half-cut in this picture. I'm not saying that as a bad thing; American citizen Reese seems like a fun drunk (except for the whole interfering with the police thing). Four years ago, I married this amazing man from Pittsburgh, PA. He makes me laugh every day. I'm a very lucky lady. ❤ Here's to many more happy celebrations, JT! 🎉 #HappyAnniversaryHubby 💕 Full Story
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Where can I buy a TracFone Prepaid Wireless Airtime Card?
You can buy an Airtime card at any one of our major retailers, on the "Buy Airtime" page on our website, or by calling our Customer Care Center at 1-800-867-7183.
Where can I find the Airtime PIN number on my Airtime card?
The Airtime PIN is a group of numbers found on the back of your TracFone Prepaid Wireless Airtime card or the Airtime PIN code(s) found on your retail cash register receipt.
What type of Airtime cards does TracFone offer?
The prices and denominations are found on the "Buy Airtime" page of our website.
How often do I need to buy and add an Airtime card?
To keep your TracFone Service active, you must add Airtime before the Service End Date or days left that is displayed on your TracFone screen. If your TracFone runs out of Airtime minutes, you will need to buy a TracFone Prepaid Wireless Airtime card to add more minutes. The amount of minutes you use is entirely up to you. Adding more TracFone Airtime cards extends your active service either 30, 90, or 365 days from the date the card is added, depending on the denomination of the Airtime card. Unlike most plans, the minutes and services days you add to your TracFone will be added to the minutes and service days you already have.
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Fir Acres Workshop
Writing and Living on Campus
The Fir Acres Community
At Fir Acres, you will be part of a residential community of approximately 60 peers, all of whom have recently completed from 8th through 12th grades.
We do not use usual measures of academic achievement (school grades, grade point average, standardized test scores) as criteria for application or admission to Fir Acres. What binds our community is a common interest in the relationship between writing and thinking. We join in the quest to find our voices as writers and to notice and to trust the power of our thinking skills.
A Typical Day
You will join a workshop group with 14-15 participants, plus a faculty workshop leader and residential staff. Each workshop group meets three sessions daily, Monday through Friday, for 90 minutes each. Multi-aged groups are created to dismantle the often counter-productive use of birth date as a criterion for participation in a lively, mutually supportive peer writing environment.
One workshop group each year focuses on women writers. If you are interested in that themed group, note it on your application form.
Daily writing includes reflective journals, stories, poems, and personal and persuasive essays. The foundation of our work is the informal, exploratory writing that generates drafts, defines questions for discussion, shapes subsequent inquiry, and helps make connections between what participants already know and new ways of thinking.
Participants create original work, both generative and in response to assigned readings.
The workshop groups nurture a shared willingness to utilize a range of writing habits, to experiment with form, and to take risks as writers. Through this process, each participant is encouraged to find his or her authority as a writer and a critical thinker that each of us can take with us as we return to our lives and assignments elsewhere.
Thus, as writers and learners, we:
- explore the relationship between informal, exploratory writing and more formal, audience-directed writing, and learn how to sustain that relationship on our own without losing a commitment to it;
- experience how poetry, narrative, and essaying are not exclusive expressive genres, but instead different habits of mind which foster a more comprehensively engaged imagination;
- master a variety of prompts and strategies that prepare us as writers and readers to gain access not only to the kinds of texts routinely required by our schooling, but also to the quantity and difficulty of reading you will eventually meet in college and may wish to pursue throughout your life.
Transformation Over Two Weeks
Over the course of two weeks, participants assemble two portfolios containing informal writing, works in progress, and finished pieces in various genres. After you compile each portfolio, you will have a one-on-one student-teacher conference with your workshop faculty leader, to receive comments and suggestions on your work.
Participants also present their thoughtful work at two community-wide readings (Saturday of the first week and Friday of the second week) and in a final anthology.
Your portfolios, readings, and anthology provide opportunities to share what you have discovered about writing and thinking during the workshop.
Why Lewis & Clark? Why Portland?
Lewis & Clark College is an ideal setting for the Fir Acres Workshop in Writing and Thinking. Lewis & Clark is a private college with a public conscience and international reach. Our alumni, faculty, and students are recognized as global thinkers and leaders. Lewis & Clark is committed to exploring new ways of knowing and developing innovative collaborations.
Lewis & Clark is located on a beautiful 137-acre campus just in suburban Portland, Oregon. Enjoy the sunshine on the grassy hills and wooded paths around the historic mansion at the heart of campus. Sit on the lawn and write your journal while nestled against a giant fir tree. Or perch on the steps near the reflecting pond in the estate gardens and catch the view of Mt. Hood, with its snow cap even in mid-summer.
Lewis & Clark is only 10 minutes from the excitement of the urban core of progressive Portland. Fir Acres Workshop participants travel to some of Portland's best attractions for inspiration and for fun, too. Workshop participants frequently visit the world-class Portland Japanese Garden or classical Chinese Garden. The Fourth of July features an all-American picnic at a local park where we watch the fireworks over the Willamette River.


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To begin Emery County's Relay for Life 2010, we honor and remember those who have battled the dark villain valiantly and taught us many truths in the process, and we salute survivors. This year's Relay theme is: "Save more lives, celebrate more birthdays!"
In that spirit we spotlight J. George and Margaret Conover of Ferron. Seventy married years together, three children, 20 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren...and three separate cancer episodes. The first cancer was in Margaret - uterine cancer discovered in November, 1989 while the couple was serving an LDS mission in Palmyra, New York. It was only a matter of days between the day she was diagnosed and her surgery. Known as a silent killer, Margaret's cancer played the part perfectly as there were absolutely no signs or symptoms present at her annual check-up in March of the same year. There was a six week recovery period after a 43-hour implanted radiation treatment. George's support was restricted to two minute visits at 10 feet away. They had only themselves to rely on until they were able to drive back home to Ferron.
In January, 1994, Margaret would again be forced to battle the disease. This time it was breast cancer found during a routine mammogram. Traveling to Provo for a lympectomy and eight weeks of near-daily external radiation placed a new strain on the couple's time and vehicle. This would be the first year Active Re-entry would provide transportation to/from cancer treatments in Provo for patients of Carbon and Emery counties. Margaret discovered a new group of friends riding the van.
One year later, in 1995 prostate cancer was revealed in George. Suspicious symptoms persisted for three years but eluded diagnosis. Finally, an elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen) provided direction for treatment. Daily external radiation in Provo was ordered. George and Margaret parked their camp trailer on the hospital parking lot to conserve energy depleted by treatments.
George experienced the additional set-backs of two heart attacks-one before, and one after the cancer. He is "grateful for medical advances and treatment" for both conditions.
Today, George and Margaret have advice to share: "exercise every day, eat the way you should, and go to your check-ups." Margaret declares, "There is life after cancer." George predicts he will "have eight more birthdays" to bring him to an even 100.
Thanks to cancer detection and treatments, George and Margaret have not only celebrated 36 more birthdays between them, but relish the birthdays of dozens of progeny.
Come help George and Margaret celebrate at Relay for Life, June 11 at Emery High School track and be generous in your donation to defeat cancer.


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New exclusive VIP Meet & Greet Packages are now available for the U.S. leg of the Dystopia World Tour coming this Sept 20 - Oct 16. Seven tiers of meet & greet packages are available including a Dave Mustaine autographed guitar package, a David Ellefson bass guitar & backstage tour package, a Kiko Loureiro guitar & lesson package and a Dirk Verbeuren cymbal & drum sticks package. Details at megadeth.tunestub.com
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On this day in 1961, Dave Mustaine was born. A very happy 55th birthday to Dave!
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TUPELO – As a part of United Way's Day of Caring and Toyota's Team Member Volunteer Day, the auto manufacturing company announced donations totaling $35,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of North Mississippi and Faith Haven children's shelter.
"It's a core global value of Toyota to really give back to whereever we do business and we like to encourage our members to be involved in volunteerism," said Doug Formby, vice president of production control and administration at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi. "Obviously, the organizations we're a part of today, Faith Haven and the Boys & Girls Club, in Tupelo and New Albany, are three very important organizations and we want to acknowledge that and give back."
The money will be split with $10,000 going to the operating budget of Faith Haven, $10,000 to the operating budget of the Boys & Girls Club of Northside and $15,000 to be used as a part of a grant to upgrade computers and games at the Boys & Girls Club in New Albany.
Zell Long, chief professional officer of the Boys & Girls Club of North Mississippi, said the money will make a solid dent in its $500,000 operating budget.
"It means a lot and we're so grateful for our community partners – especially United Way and Toyota," said Boys & Girls Club Unit Director Tonny Oliver. "Without their support we wouldn't be able to provide our services."
Katherine McKee, director of Faith Haven, said the $10,000 will help with the home's annual $509,000 operating budget.
"It's was very nice," she said. "We don't have any specific plans for it but we desperately need the money in our budget and it will help us in our day-to-day operations of the shelter."
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Riding in the frigid north has never been so warm
Castelli's passion for riding extends through all four seasons, and in Italy, where Castelli was born, that means frigid, bitter winters. Its warmest Bib Tights, the Sorpasso Wind, build upon its reputation of Italian design and quality and the result is a winter tight as comfortable as your favorite summer short.
With the Sorpasso Wind bib tights, Castelli has taken everything you love about its Sorpasso winter tight, and made it even warmer and ideal for riding in the Great North. The main panels of the Sorpasso consist of variations of Thermoflex fabric at both the upper front, and legs. The Thermoflex Core Due at the front is a two-layer fabric that keeps warmth near your core while wicking moisture away to keep you dry. The Thermoflex Stretch used at the back and lower legs allows maximum flexibility and mobility to pedal and move while riding.
To create an even warmer tight than the Sorpasso, Castelli cut Windstopper X-Fast panels for the thighs and knees. This is a windproof, four-way stretch with a fleece layer that rests against the skin. It extends the temperature range of the Sorpasso bib tights down to well below freezing. The tights are held in place with Giro++ seamless shoulder straps with a wide Thermoflex back panel — this ensures that cold and wind do not creep in beneath your winter jacket.
The Sorpasso features Castelli's top-of-the-line Progetto X2 Air seat pad. This is the same pad that is found in its best shorts. The top layer was made from a seamless, four-way stretch, microdenier fabric that moves with your body eliminating chafing. To keep your skin happy, it received an anti-bacterial treatment. This layer was bonded to a multi-density foam pad that provides optimal padding for different areas. Sit bones receive denser perforated pads, while softer padding is placed in sensitive soft tissue areas. Getting in those winter base miles has never been so comfortable.
Castelli finished the Sorpasso bib tights with its Giro3 ankle grippers. These keep out cold by sealing around shoe covers. The ankles close with camlock zippers so that they stay shut and are trimmed with reflective tape for low-light visibility.
The Castelli Sorpasso Wind Bib Tights come in sizes Small through XXX-Large in the color Black/white.
Tech Specs
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Size chart
|35.5 - 37in
(90.2 - 94.0cm)
|37 - 38.5in
(94.0 - 97.8cm)
|39 - 41in
(99.1 - 104.1cm)
|41 - 43in
(104.1 - 109.2cm)
|43 - 45in
(109.2 - 114.3cm)
|45 - 47in
(114.3 - 119.4cm)
|29.5 - 31.5in
(74.9 - 80.0cm)
|31 - 33in
(78.7 - 83.8cm)
|33 - 35.5in
(83.8 - 90.2cm)
|35.5 - 37.5in
(90.2 - 95.3cm)
|38.5 - 40.5in
(97.8 - 102.9cm)
|41 - 43in
(104.1 - 109.2cm)
|36.5 - 38.5in
(92.7 - 97.8cm)
|38 - 40in
(96.5 - 101.6cm)
|40 - 42in
(101.6 - 106.7cm)
|42 - 44in
(106.7 - 111.8cm)
|44 - 46in
(111.8 - 116.8cm)
|46 - 48in
(116.8 - 121.9cm)
- How to Measure:
- For best results, take measurements over your underwear.
- Chest:
- Measure under your arms, around the fullest part of your chest.
- Waist:
- Measure around your natural waistline, keeping the tape a bit loose.
- Hip:
- Measure around the fullest part of your body at the top of your legs.
- Inseam:
- Using pants that fit well, measure the crotch seam to the bottom of the leg.
Reviews & Community
Excellent for terrible weather.
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: Medium
This is a great winter tight, but it is best for full winter days with cold temps, wind, and/or rain. The wind blocking fabric also blocks a little breathability, but it's a fair trade for how warm the tights are. They are not as stretchy, and may take some wiggling to get them to fit, but once on they conform to the riding position well.
Very good!!
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: XL
Perfectly comfortable and not cold!
Good thermal
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: Runs small
- Size Bought: XLg
Nice fit and insulation for 38 deg +. I rode with them in 19 deg and froze. Crotch area has no insulation, wish it did.
Warm legs in cool temps
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: Runs small
These are high quality bibs. The thigh portion is snug and warm. The private area not so much. When you stand to pedal you'll feel the cold in the crotch. Overall it's a great product.
Great value, superb construction
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I bought a pair of these bibs last fall and rode them comfortably and extensively this last winter in temps down to the mid 20s. Below that, they are no longer sufficient and I then used my Assos. These Castelli bibs fit small: I am 5'10", weigh 145 lbs with a 30" waist and the Medium size fits me perfectly. The wind-breaking fabric really cuts the wind out and will even repel some water. The zippers at the bottom of the legs are sturdy and solid. The chamois is comfortable for very long ride and keeps a man's genitalia where everything should be. I liked these bibs so much that I bought a second pair a week ago.
Not a fan...
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit: Runs small
I personally dislike the fit. The windstopper coverage leaves a bit to be desired as well if we're talking about a winter cycling tight. As far as fit/sizing goes... typical Castelli. Size up!
I would recommend the Gore Bike Wear Xenon series for those really looking to ride. Far more comfy, significantly warmer. Overall, it's a better quality product. Castelli has been letting me down as of late.
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
I thought these were good based on all the reviews but they just don't cut it for me. The wind stopper fabric works and it works very well. It is nicely placed around the thigh and knee area.
However, the lack of wind protection around the crotch is quite the disappointment. The wind seems to just pass through the fabric at this part of the bib. On my ride with these it literally felt like my members were exposed. A bit of a shame really. I'll probably see if CC will allow me to return them.
I agree about the crotch are. They are still great bibs though. The lack of the windstopper in the crotch just limits the low temperature. I am trying to find the castelli Polare 2 which is full windstopper in the front. This would compliment the sorpasso. Competitive cyclist needs to talk to castelli and get the Polare 2 in stock.
Guys, I do have a set of the Soprasso Wind Bibs and have noticed this as a weak spot as well. However, my other winter bibs are the Capo Padrone Roubaix bib tights. I can promise you that this issue is adquately addressed with the Capo bibs. Simply put, the best bibs on the market based upon quality, fit and finish, technical nature of the bibs. and warmth/performance. You may want to give those a try to see if it solves your problem.
Nice Set of Tights
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Wanted a second pair of tights to complement my Capo Padrone Rubaix bib tights, which are absolutely awesome. Love Capo, but they have a limited kit. Also wear Castelli alot, and have the Gabba which I LOVE and the Espresso Due Jacket which I also LOVE, so wanted to add a pair of tights. Really nice. However, not nearly as warm as the Capos. Limit on these is around 28 degrees. Extra protection on thighs, knees and shins which help with the cold. Don't love the strap material though and would love a zipper with a higher bib like the Capos. The other thing is I tend to go with Large in Castelli, and these are a bit long. It's okay, but could be a bit shorter. I'm 5'8" and they'd definitely fit someone 5'10". Highly recommend
great pants
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: Runs small
I wanted to write a quick review of these pants. There are several panels to the pants with some being thicker than others. The thickest windstopper panels are on the front of the pant legs which makes sense as this is where you get the most wind when riding. Around the croch area there is a lighter fabric and this was done as this is the area that gets the most movement in the pants when you are peddling. The tradeoff is that the croch area tends to get a bit cold when it drops close to freezing. One may consider wearing a pair of underarmor boxer briefs under these pants to give a bit more warmth in the croch. I have also seen that gore has a pair of windstopper boxer briefs that would probably be great with these pants in cold weather. Other than that suggestion, these pants are awesome.
For fit purposes, I am 6'1", 190# and the XXL fit me great.
How is the water protection on this one?
How is the water protection on this one?
Hi Lam,
Checked the Castelli site to get more info about this particular bib: they make no claim for them being water-proof, or even H2O resistant. Some light melting snow will probably be no big issue...but not prolong riding in freezing drizzle.
Best temp rang (per Castelli) for this bib is 25-46 F, with excellent wind stopping advantage.
Their warmest winter bib is their *Polare Due bib with a riding temp range of 18-25 F. But again, these are not touted as being water proof/resistant, either.
They do have a water-proof/water resistant bib line up called: "*Nanoflex..."
*Nanoflex is their version of Gore's Gore Tex fabric. Look for their bib with Nanoflex in it's name, as they have a few different selections to choose from. The only trade off is they aren't quite as warm as these.
Gore has some weather-beater water resistant/proof products (as does PI)...but of course, that's a whole different class of product/fit.
Hope this Helps
Another option for both warmth & added rain/wet protection might be using the *Polare Due & wearing Gore's Alp-X GT rain pants over top for total rain/slush protection (they have a great super light weight rain/wind jacket, too...ALP-X 2.0 GT). If you do try these pants, make sure you purchase a good leg band to keep the bottom pants leg out of the chain, as they are somewhat baggy from the knee down. They are very light weight and pretty packable (if you use a pack). I like a leg band made by Dueter...you might have to special order from your local bike shop...$11.00, but worth it (I'll post a pic on the Gore GT pants page, as all who purchase these pants should deff. have this band!).
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These tights absolutely rule. They slay any cold weather...period. The fit is second to none, and the chamois is absolutely sublime. My best piece of gear/purchase to date. These things are just amazing. 5'10", 32' inseam and the Large fits like an absolute glove. I'm waiting just a bit longer for more of a markdown because I'll probably buy 2 more. Well worth the $.
Excellent cold weather tights
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Between about 25F and 45F, these are The Bomb. Above 45F, I wear my Velocissimo bib tights. Below 25F, other bits get cold first. I've found the excellent wicking is needed, even in the chillies. No hot spots, no cold spots, just good temperature control, and good wind blocking.
Typical desk-jocket physique: 6'1", 185 lbs, the XL fits perfectly.
Great winter tights!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Got these for my go-to winter riding tights for temps between 35-50. I was able to put these to the test during my first ride where it started off at 35 degrees, then started to snow, then the sun came out and it warmed up to 50 degrees. I even did a decent 5 mile climb when ti was 50 degrees and sunny. These tights were warm enough in the snow and I was certain I was going to burn up when the sun came out and it the temperature increased. However, I found these tights breathed extremely well during my climb in 50 degree temps. I would probably opt for knickers or leg warmers instead if I started my ride out when it was 50, but what impressed me about these tights was their use in a dynamic range of temps. I like the windstopper for additional warmth over the Sorpasso tights. I'm 6'3" and 195 with a 34 inch waist and the XL fits perfectly. Great craftsmanship and the chamois is on of my favorites. Well done Castelli!
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- Fit: True to size
Just perfect for riding in the cold.
Nice Bib Tights For a Wide Temp. Range
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I bought these tights to fill in that 40-50 degree range when there is also the addition of strong winds. I have a couple pairs of Polare Tights that are too warm for anything but the coldest days. I also have Several pairs of Castelli knickers that work well into the 49-50 degree range. The Sorpasso Wind Bib Tights really do a great job keeping you comfortable on those days that might start in the 30's but warm up into the low 50's. I wore them on a day that got to 56 degrees and at that point, they were beginning to feel like they were too warm. Fit is good and the Progetto X2 Air is very comfortable. With these bibs paired with my Mortirollo Due jacket, I can ride comfortably for hours.
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- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Castelli clothing has become my new addition and the wind tights fulfilled all expectations. I tend to run a little warm so finding the right combination can be difficult. For that reason, the wind tights I will reserve for under freezing temps and use my non-wind Sorpasso for warmer temps in the 30 to 45 range. The difference is noticeable. On a recent 23* day, I could feel the warmth of my legs as I warmed up, a sensation which didn't leave me for the entire two hours on the bike. Casstelli claims this is the limit for these tights but I plan on depending on these for temps down to the teens. The fit is typical Castelli, snug. The X2 chamois is my only preference for cycling as I have taken more expensive shorts and tights and placed them in storage and said "Good By" to near constant saddle sores. Now the looks, well, you just sort of make a statement when you wear Castelli, bold but not billboard-ish, team kit look. If the quality is as good as other Sorpasso tights, which I would expect they are, than I can expect years of use before they show any wear, as has been my experience.
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As expected these fit like a glove and the quality is excellent. I wear a L in Castelli bibs/tights and while these were still a L (6' x 160 lbs.) they were slightly more snug than I expected. Probably due to the wind fabric being less stretchy. So how warm are they? I rode today in Michigan 27F with a 20+ mph NW wind and they were fine. I think this is probably close to the lower limit with this temp/wind combo especially when I turned around into the wind...keep in mind the wind fabric is only in the thighs and knees. None the less a quality product and Castelli is spot on with this addition to the Sorpasso line up. I did rate it only a 4 star because I have only used it once.
great fitting, great looking.
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Just received these today in the mail. The fit appears to be spot on, I ordered a large per the size chart (and super helpful sales rep Christy), I am 6ft 200lbs, 34 waist. These fit as they appear too. I think an XL would have been too big. Can't wait for the cold front to come this week to Texas. With temps forecast for the 40's, these should come in quite handy for my training ride! Why I haven't wore bibs before, I have no idea...super comfortable just wearing them around.
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I ordered one size up and the fit is great, I can't wait for the temps to plunge so I can use them more often
Possibly you can help me with what size to get.Sounds like you had a little trouble with your sizing.I'm 5'11" and 168 lbs with a 33 " or 34" waist.Hope you can help.


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The main purpose of the pre-race meal is to fill your liver with glycogen, especially if it precedes a morning race. Liver glycogen fuels your nervous system while you sleep, and as a result, your liver is roughly 50 percent glycogen-depleted when you wake up in the morning. Your muscles, inactive during the night, remain fully glycogen loaded from the previous day.
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Timing is perhaps the most important consideration. The ideal time for a pre-race meal is about four hours before the race, because it's early enough to digest and store a large amount of energy (i.e. a large number of calories), yet late enough that this energy won't be used up by race time.
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Most running races start early in the morning, and since sleep is also important, it's often impossible to eat a full breakfast four hours before the horn sounds. That's okay. It's usually possible to eat at least two hours out. While you won't safely be able to eat as much this close to race time, you can still eat enough.
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The appropriate size of your pre-race meal depends on three factors: the duration of your race, your size and the timing of the meal. The longer the race you're competing in and the heavier you are, the larger your pre-race meal should be. The closer your pre-race meal falls to the race start, the smaller it must be. If you're able to eat four hours out, you can safely consume up to 1,000 calories. If you eat just two hours before the start, eat a smaller meal of 300 to 400 calories.
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At least 80 percent of the calories you consume in your pre-race meal should come from carbohydrates. Keep your protein, and especially your fat and fiber consumption low. These nutrients take up space that are better utilized by carbohydrate. Also avoid gas-producing foods such as onions.
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The types of carbohydrate are not important. While some studies have shown a performance benefit associated with eating a low-glycemic index (GI) meal rather than a high-GI meal before exercise, these meals were eaten just 30 minutes before exercise (the worst possible time for a high-GI meal, because blood glucose levels tend to decrease about 30 minutes after a high-GI meal).
Recall that in a high-GI meal, carbohydrates enter the bloodstream very quickly, whereas in a low-GI meal, carbs enter the bloodstream at a lower rate.) In studies involving a more sensibly timed pre-exercise meal, the glycemic index of the meal has had no effect on performance.
Choose foods and drinks that are not only easily-digested, but also easily-consumed--especially if you're prone to nervousness. Few athletes have their usual hearty appetite on race mornings, but the butterflies in their stomach usually permit consumption of soft, bland foods such as oatmeal and bananas.
A liquid meal such as a breakfast shake is another good choice, as long as it's high in carbohydrate and low in protein, fat and fiber. If you don't have a ritual pre-race meal, try various options and pay careful attention to the results. As with your pre-race dinner, once you've settled upon a pre-race breakfast that works well, stick with it.
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Snag Proof Bobby's Perfect Buzz Frog
The Snag Proof Bobby's Perfect Buzz Frog evolved from the original Bobby's Perfect Frog, taking with it all of the best features, and adding a lightweight aluminum prop and paddle feet. A killer bait churned over the mats or around the edges of vegetation, the Perfect Buzz adds another dimension to frog fishing. Its ITT - inner tube technology also makes it virtually unsinkable, and it comes equipped with a Gamakatsu EWG double hook, as well as an internal glass rattle. Available in several proven color combinations, when a blow up on the Snag Proof Bobby's Perfect Buzz Frog occurs, hesitate for a quick moment then give that big ole bass the bad news.
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Check out video of California Delta legend, Bobby Barrak talking about his new Snag Proof Bobby's Perfect Buzz Frog at the 2011 ICAST Show by clicking the video link below the main image.
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Comments: Bobby's buzz frog is a great alternative to a buzzbait when you need to pause or it's super thick cover .
From: Stan: Tolland, CT 7/22/16
Comments: I could never run the bait slow enough to keep the bait from corkscrewing. The frog was just spinning behind the blade.
From: Bill: WI 8/14/15
Comments: This is truly a big fish bait. If you love top water explosions this frog may just give you a heart attack. Any cast with this bait could be a DD. Get your self one and hold on tight.
From: Jack: Tallahassee, FL 3/10/15
Comments: This buzz bait goes where no other does. it floats so it immediately starts working were others sink then start after being pulled a few feet. the in line construction is unstoppable ,so it can go any where thru anything.make this your go to buzz bait and you wont be sorry
From: John: South Point, OH 1/27/15
Comments: Loved the idea. I throw a lot of frogs in my area along with buzz baits, so I figured. this has to be an awesome bait. The quality of the frogs paddles are crap. Made a few casts with the black and caught a 3.5 pounder, paddles (legs) ripped right off. Same happened to another black and a brown bullfrog. I had them for a little less than 2 weeks in good storage.
From: Mark: Fox Lake, IL 8/11/14
Comments: Really like the perfect buzz. I love throwing frogs and tbis one gives me the ability to rip one across the water at a higher speed than I wouod fish a normal hollow body. Best thing about it is that it floats also, so you can pause your retrieve and resume without sinking below the surface. Caught 2 my first day out with it.
From: Brad: Medford, NJ 5/17/14
Comments: Slayed the Ca. Delta bass on this this past summer. Fred's and the Sexy Frog worked for me all summer, with my biggest going just under 10, and lots between 5-8 lbs.
From: Craig: Sunnyvale, CA
Comments: Great frog. I had purchased the Money color and caught like 12 in a day. We went to the Bonne Carrie here in LA was on the water for like 4 hours. Great hook up %
From: Matt: Gonzales, LA
Comments: Great frog at first I had tough time getting the fish to stay on the hook but then I started dropping my rod tip and ripped it back now my hook up ratio is 100% since I started doing that black does wonders in the early morning
From: Andrew: MN
Comments: I fished the brown bullfrog buzz frog and had some success right off the bat. The only issue I had with the bait was the frog kept spinning during the retrieve, instead of staying right side up.
From: Nate: citrus height, ca, usa
Comments: Great frog bait. Caught a 6 pounder first time use after a few cast. Hookup is very good. Like any other frogs bait, if your hookup is not quite good...just use the plier and bend the hook out.
From: Brian: CA
Comments: First time I used this I caught a 4 pounder in 30 minutes. So I like it!
From: Mike: Tracy, CA
Comments: Bobby did it again. Went with Freds Frog.
From: Tim: CA Delta
Comments: Nicholas from San Jose, CA send that Buzzfrog back to Snag Proof, they'll take care of you.
From: Connie: Cincinnati, OH
Comments: decent frog but the hook up ratio is terrible! I bought a few and the backs were rock hard! I couldnt believe it because snag proofs are usually super soft. Super dissapointed
From: Nicholas: San Jose, CA
Comments: I first tried this baby out on the Cali delta with Bobby Barrack on a guide trip, and this thing is the real deal. I got at least 10 hits (in 4 hours), caught a few nice 2.5 pounders, and lost one big ole 7 pounder right next to the boat. The bass just explode on it, but the key is a steady retrieve, just reeling enough for the kicker legs to wag around a little. its not a fast retrieve. Fred color works best in most waters.
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England have called Sale Sharks prop Henry Thomas and Quins wing Ugo Monye into their squad ahead of facing Scotland on Saturday.
England have called in Sale Sharks prop Henry Thomas and Harlequins wing Ugo Monye to their squad ahead of facing Scotland at Twickenham.
Thomas comes into the team's training base at Pennyhill Park as temporary injury cover for Alex Corbisiero, who remains at London Irish for treatment on his troublesome knee injury.
Monye will also train with the squad while Freddie Burns (knee) stays at Gloucester for treatment.
England Saxons will meet up in Newcastle on Monday ahead of their match with Scotland A at Kingston Park on Friday, February 1. Shaun Knight has returned to Gloucester for treatment.


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Up the game in this cool bebe two-piece tank, featuring a sheer mesh tank with a fresh back cutout over a detachable sports bra. Racerback cut allows from more movement. Made for high-impact activity from moisture-wicking fabrics.
- 88% polyester, 12% spandex
- Center back to hem: 28" (71 cm)
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Rated 2 out of 5�by momo Too big, too long! I had very high expectation of this top but was really disappointed when it came in. I ordered it from a out-of-state store via remote send. It's cut wayyyy too big and too long. I was drowning in this top! I expected it to be more fitted just like the regular bebe sport sport tank. You may be able to pull it if you're a tall woman or if you have a long torso. I will be returning mine. Very unlike bebe sport design :( July 30, 2013
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Betsey Johnson Tall Mine & Yours Tote
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The Betsey Johnson Mine & Yours Tote is the perfect way to carry all of your essentials. This stylish handbag is right on target with the latest trends and offers plenty of space for your wallet, cell phone and much more! This beautiful faux leather tote bag will make a great addition to any handbag collection.
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News about Larry Brown, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Worst Knicks Team Ever? That's Saying a Lot
This year's team, at 5-25, could surpass the club's previous worst season mark of 21-59, set by the 1962-63 Knicks.
December 23, 2014, Tuesday
With Carmelo Anthony's Back Ailing, Knicks' Load Just Got Heavier
As Anthony recuperated after experiencing what the team described as back spasms, the rest of the Knicks were left to wonder how quickly he could return.
November 26, 2014, Wednesday
Larry Brown, Ex-Coach of Knicks, Criticizes Franchise
Brown, who led the Knicks to a 23-59 record in 2005-6, said, among other things, that his former employer was treating the current coach, Mike Woodson, unfairly.
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At S.M.U., Brown Makes Splashy Return to College Coaching
Larry Brown, 71, has reinvigorated a Southern Methodist University basketball program that has had only one winning season since 2003.
December 2, 2012, Sunday
Lousy but Not Lovable Bobcats
With Michael Jordan as the face of the franchise, Charlotte has the poorest record in the N.B.A. and entered its final game threatening the record for worst winning percentage.
April 27, 2012, Friday
Woodson a Reflection of His Famed Mentors
Mike Woodson has summoned lessons from former coaches such as Bob Knight, Red Holzman, Cotton Fitzsimmons and Larry Brown while embracing the challenge of steadying the Knicks franchise.
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Larry Brown, who either resigned or was fired by the Bobcats last season, is still looking for another job in the N.B.A. at age 71.
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Garnett Joins Rondo on Celtics' Sideline
Kevin Garnett left in the first quarter with a leg injury, and the Boston Celtics looked ragged without him in a 104-92 loss to the Detroit Pistons.
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Larry Brown's Departure
Larry Brown leaving an N.B.A. job surprises few people; sportswriters focused on the dysfunction in the Bobcats franchise, owned by Michael Jordan.
December 24, 2010, Friday
A Harmonious Split, Unlike the Others
The Larry Brown-Bobcats divorce seemed so ordinary, so unspectacular, so unworthy of the Brown legacy. Or maybe the bar was set too high in his last breakup.
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16 guest rooms conveniently located at the corner of Route 71 & 47.
AmericInn Hotel & Suites Streator
Newly renovated, 100% non-smoking, free Wi-Fi and home-style breakfast. Enjoy our heated indoor pool. Great amenities and unmatched AmericInn service.
Baily House Suite Bed & Breakfast
The Bayley House Suite was built in 1874 but provides the accommodations of a 21st century. This beautiful 850 sq. ft. suite includes a bedroom with queen sized bed, living room with dinning area and peaceful 3-season room.
Built in 1880, the Baldwin House is the ideal alternative to hotel accommodations and offers all the comforts of "home" while you are away. This fully furnished guest house comfortably sleeps 6 people and includes a formal dining room, sunroom, modern and well equipped kitchen, and a wrap-around porch with swing. WiFi and DirectTV are also provided for guests' use. Overlooking a beautiful downtown park, The Baldwin House is conveniently located in central Streator and is within walking distance of several local eateries.
Bayley House Suite Bed and Breakfast
The Bayley House Suite was built in 1874, but provides the accommodations of a 21st century. This beautiful 850 sq. ft. suite includes a bedroom with queen sized bed, living room with dinning area and peaceful 3-season room.
Conveniently located 4 minutes directly south of Starved Rock State Park on Route 178, the Brightwood Inn is nestled on 14 acres within the confines of Matthiessen State Park. Our Starved Rock bed and breakfast will provide you with a romantic, peaceful and luxurious stay amid the beauty of nature.
Budget Inn & Suites - Streator
Indoor heated pool, continental breakfast, hot tub suite, family suites with 3 queen beds. Children under 12 stay free. Free local calls. High Speed Internet.
Wonderful lodging choice in an owner-occupied bed and breakfast. Makes a perfect choice while visiting the I&M Canal Heritage Corridor. No pets, no smoking. Wi-Fi, kitchen, laundry and tastefully furnished.
Comfort Inn offers our guests an atmosphere that is friendly, dourteous and above all fun. Indoor pool/hot tub, coffee makes, iron/ board, hairdryers in all rooms. Free Continental Breakfast. Pet Allowed.
Business or Pleasure you will be treated to all the standard Days Inn extras that make your stay more enjoyable, like our FREE Daybreak Breakfast, refreshing SolTerre shower experience, free WI-FI in every room. Plus, if you are a Wyndham Rewards member, you will continue to receive Wyndham Rewards points for all eligible stays.
100% smoke-free, award-winning property. Conveniently located off I-39 at exit #54, 5 miles from state parks. Heated indoor pool, Daybreak breakfast, hot waffles, free WiFi internet, pet-friendly and very clean rooms!
Known for courteous and friendly service, enjoy our free continental breakfast, free high speed wireless internet or relax in our heated indoor pool and hot tub.
Banquet hall and event center specializing in corporate meetings, weddings, family reunions and fundraisers. In-house catering. Handicap accessible.
Fox River Bed and Breakfast is a historic Victorian farm house located 90 miles West of Chicago, and eight miles North of Ottawa, Illinois in the country on 17 lovely acres. We are surrounded by more things to do than you could ever imagine. The area is rich in history and the food is hot and delicious!
Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort
Discover a magical family getaway just beyond the glow of Chicago at Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort. Nestled in the Starved Rock area of Illinois, Grizzly Jack's is an oasis of relaxation and adventure - a destination where water park fun meets natural wonder. Escape from the big city and enjoy a vacation in the scenic Northwoods at Grizzly Jack's - an unforgettable place to unwind, play, meet, dine and explore with family and friends.
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton, in Peru is conveniently located off of I-80 and 10 minutes from Starved Rock State Park. Free WiFi, hot breakfast, indoor pool/whirlpool and fitness center.
Interstate I 80 and 90. Indoor pool and whirlpool. Free hot breakfast. free local phone, in room movies and abusiness center.
Relax in one of Hampton's 77 guest rooms. Stay in a single-room or whirlpool suite. Located near Raging Waves Waterpark, Marge Cline Whitewater Course, Silver Springs State Park, Whitetail Ridge Golf Course. Rooms feature a 37" flat screen TV, microwave and refrigerator and Clean and Fresh Bedding™. Other features include indoor pool and whirlpool, fitness room, business center, On the House™ hot breakfast, meeting space and free wired and wireless Internet.
Heritage Harbor Resort & Marina
Heritage Harbor Ottawa is the premier Marina Resort Community. Located in the heart of Starved Rock Country, Heritage Harbor Ottawa is home port for your next great adventure!
Wi-Fi available at no charge. Meeting/banquet space available. 37acres with 89 water, sewer & electric sites and 45 tent sites, plus cabins. Store, laundry, showers, and swimming pool. Near Starved Rock.
Hide-A-Way Lakes Camping & Recreational Park
Open all year. Nestled on 150 acres are wooded and secluded campsites with Morgan Creek meandering throughout, surrounded by several lakes. There are more than 5,000 feet of frontage on the beautiful Fox River with primitive camping, trailer rentals, yearly sites and full hook-ups for rigs of all sizes.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morris
Grundy County's only full service hotel. Indoor swimming pool. free coffee in the AM, Free Cookies in the PM.
Indoor pool and whirlpool, free breakfast buffet bar, in room movies. Whirlpool rooms available.
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The top 10 comedies of 2011December 28th, 2011, 11:16 am by The Watcher
The Watcher continues his list-o-mania by ranking his 10 favorite comedy series of the past year.
Unlike my reality top 10, the challenge was not in narrowing the list but in coming up with 10 shows I wouldn't be embarrassed to praise. There is a surfeit of comedies on the tube at the moment, but a deficit of decent ones.
Still, the Watcher soldiers on with the difficult work:
10. (tie) "Community" (NBC) and "Archer" (FX) - Judging by the praise heaped on these shows elsewhere, the generation raised on "The Simpsons" thinks that any pop-culture reference is funny on its face. ("Was that an allusion to Teen Titans #133? ROFL!!!111") If that were true, these shows would rank much higher. But both lack heart and the empathetic connection to reality that makes a great comedy. Still, they're capable of being very funny at any moment.
9. "Parks and Recreation" (NBC) - Amy Poehler's eternally sad-but-sunny Leslie Knope leads a crew of lovable maldroits from one crisis to the next. The debt to "The Office" is huge and obvious, but the show succeeds on its own.Read the rest of this entry »


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The Ox Mountains and surrounding countryside during an early morning winter fog in Sligo, Ireland. The sun was lighting up the low fog and creating this beautiful, mystical look across the landscape bringing out some intense greens and yellows.
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|Posted by John Atkins on October 25, 2003 at 15:13:44:
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: If you use individual basins each one must be vented. A single large basin, which is too big for your purposes only has a single vent. Most plumbing codes have the diagram for the setup.
: : Thanks for your input, hj! Do the basins need to be vented? I assume there would have to be clean-out access for at least the first 2 basins...I don't anticipate a great deal of waste in the basins, so I wouldn't expect to have to clean-out much at all. Although I believe I've seen this concept before, can you steer me to a plan/blueprint for the triple basin? Also, instead of one large 6" floor drain in center of garage between stalls, would 2 smaller drains (1 under each stall) work as well? My situation would be easier for the 2 drains vs. 1 (I know that sounds like twice the work, but it isn't...to an extent). Thanks again!!
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: : : : : It is not legal since garage run off has grease and oil in it and that will contaminate the soil if it goes to a dry well. Garage runoff is supposed to pass through a triple basin to separate the materials before it enters any drain system.
: : : : : : I want to install floor drain in upper level of existing capped garage. I have no way to tie into sanitary sewer. What options do I have? Would a dry well work?
I am interested in replacing the corrded garage floor drain cap but do not know where to get one. can you help?
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Stupid!?! What do you mean stupid?? Just wait till next year. Charlie Brown…
Charlie Brown:
Well, another Halloween has come and gone.
Yes, Charlie Brown
Charlie Brown:
I don't understand it. I went trick-or-treating and all I got was a bag full of rocks! I suppose you spent all night in the Pumpkin Patch. And the Great Pumpkin never showed up?
Charlie Brown:
Well, don't take it too hard, Linus. I've done a lot of stupid things in my life too.
Stupid!?! What do you mean stupid?? Just wait till next year. Charlie Brown. You'll see…Next year at this same time. I'll find a pumpkin patch that is real sincere.
And I'll sit in that pumpkin patch till the Great Pumpkin appears…
He'll rise out of that pumpkin patch and fly through the air with his bag of toys…
The Great Pumpkin will appear and I'll be waiting for him…I'll be there.
I'll be sitting there in that pumpkin patch. And I'll see the Great Pumpkin….*
Till next year Linus…
*Copyright United Feature Syndicate, Inc.
(Our 3rd annual "homage" to Charlie Brown, The Great Pumpkin and Halloween. See you next year!)


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Eat More Chocolate!
I like to go to Hooters… strictly for the food, of course. Okay, I do like to look at the beautiful ladies as well. If you've ever been there you must have admired the fact that all the ladies manage to fit into a size 4 or smaller.
Yesterday, they handed me a menu and their new state-mandated nutritional guide. While I have always been very conscious about reading the labels on packaged goods I have now been forced to study the amount of calories I am consuming in restaurants. It seems unfair that everything I love has more calories than I can afford. In fact, every place I go these days I am assaulted by the nutritionals of all the menu items. While it's hard to believe that a Hooters Cobb Salad without dressing is nearly 700 calories—add a little blue cheese dressing and it takes it up to almost 1000 calories. A plate of un-breaded wings is also about the same; add an additional 180 calories for the mild wing sauce. So after seeing these numbers, my first thought is where do the Hooter's "girls" go for lunch?
No wonder I have had a weight problem! I love foods that are fattening. If I asked you which has more calories?… a Western BBQ burger, a Buffalo Chicken Sandwich or Sloppy Pulled Pork Sandwich… what would your answer be? Wrong! It's the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich at a whopping 1551 calories. My lunch guest originally ordered that, but then quickly switched to the Pulled Pork Sandwich with less than half the calories unless you add in the Curly Fries at 809 calories, of course.
I noticed that even what I thought was a modest salad at IHOP was nearly 1400 calories—that's higher than a Chicken-Fried Steak platter. Next time I'll pass on the salad and eat the steak. It was even worse at my favorite Cheesecake Factory in Marina del Rey. As I was being seated, I had to walk by the display case of desserts and saw the required posted calorie counts of 900 calories for a slice of sugar-free cheesecake to 1700 calories for a piece of their signature chocolate cheesecakes.
It's been a while since I checked out the calorie counts on our Choclatique Chocolate. What a pleasant surprise when I walked into the Chocolate Studio this morning to read our labels—an entire-8 piece box of Choclatique Decadent Desserts is only 480 calories. That's one third the calories of a chicken sandwich. A full box of Bubbly—Champagne Truffles— "weighed" in at only 400 calories. If you're looking for a solid hit of chocolate, a large bar (we call them tablets in Dark, Milk and White) ranges from 510 to 540 calories.
I have been watching my weight all my life and have been on the Choclatique Q-91 Diet since June and have lost about 25 pounds. I indulge in a just a couple of Q-91 pieces a day at just about 28 calories; plus moderate exercise and I watch my carbs. I also manage to fit in a Choclatique Pure Power Protein bar when I feel the urge to snack (240 calories and 9.5 grams of protein).
Even better than the low calories are the facts regarding the health benefits of chocolate. The darker the chocolate, the richer it is in flavanols which many health professionals say are beneficial to your well-being and looks. Research has linked the antioxidants found in dark chocolate to decreases in blood pressure and "bad" cholesterol. Chocolate has also been shown to reduce cavities. Chocolate is a known stimulant and is also thought to be an aphrodisiac—so kiss your Viagra good-bye.
The small amount of caffeine found in chocolate (1.4 oz of chocolate = 1 cup of decaf coffee) combined with Theobromine, a weak stimulant also present in chocolate, provides the "lift" that chocolate eaters experience which many believe to be a mood elevator and an anti-depressant.
So there you have it. Chocolate is luscious and tastes fantastic; makes you feel great and has fewer calories than a Buffalo Chicken Sandwich at Hooters. Here is what I propose: Buy an 8-piece box of your favorite Choclatique Chocolate, take it to the nearest Hooters, order a glass of water and look at the ladies. This is guaranteed to elevate your mood to new heights.


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Based on a book by Cressida Cowell, How to Train Your Dragon (rated PG) is a movie about a scrawny, very un-tough Viking boy named Hiccup who doesn't fit in with the rest of the teenage Vikings who have names like Ruffnut, Tuffnut, and Snotlout. They are all sent on a sort of manhood test where they have to capture and train a dragon. The toughest Viking in the group is a girl named Astrid. She is not in the book at all, but they added her into the movie because they thought it would be fun to have a girl character who is just as strong as the boy Vikings. Yeah! Girls can kick butt too!
At a press interview, America Ferrera and Jay Baruchel, the actors who voice the characters of Astrid and Hiccup talk about the movie and what it was like to play their parts.
What is your favorite thing about Astrid?
America Ferrera: I loved Astrid because she was ready to fight with the boys and play those dragons and I love that the movie never really makes a big deal out of it; it just is what it is. She is the best young fighting dragon player and there is no mention of you're a girl, so that's ridiculous or any of that.
I think that Astrid was like a newer kind of character for me to play, because she was so tough. And actually in the beginning you think, she is the most likely hero. Because she is – she is smart and she is prepared and she is physically trained and everyone thinks she is the star Viking. And I think, her biggest moment in the movie comes when she realizes that she is not going to be the hero, and she encourages Hiccup to go and be the hero and – and I think that makes her the hero in a way that she never thought she would be.
Do you think Astrid's character has a message to girls?
America Ferrera: Totally, I think just having her in this movie, just having a girl in this movie at all who isn't, you know cooking or knitting. I mean, back in the Viking times, women were not Viking, so that's not even historically correct. But it's really wonderful that Astrid is in it and is playing with the big dogs and wanting to be the best and wanting to go down as the biggest Viking dragon player
there ever was. And that we don't ever talk about it like it's a bad thing.Girls watching this love an adrenaline rush and an adventure action movie as much as any boy out there, because I know I do. I think we'll be super inspired by a strong girl who thinks that she can be just as good as any of the guys.
How do you relate to your character, Hiccup, and what did you learn from him?
Jay Baruchel: I relate to Hiccup because he was real skinny and
childlike. And his dad wants him to be more athletic and physical than he wants to be. So these are all things that resonate with me. And what I learned from him? I learned how to design medieval siege weapons that take dragons out of the sky.
The movie looks like it has a lot of excitement, like explosions, and chasing and things like that. Did the role feel really physical for you, like you are always moving?
America Ferrera: Yes, I would say that it felt very physical. I mean we didn't have to fly dragons or anything but just to kind of get those Viking screams and warrior calls and grunts. We were constantly panting and I found myself you know getting really physical in the room just to kind of get to that place where you know, you feel like you were running from a dragon. There is a lot of running in the movie.
Jay Baruchel: Yes. And we have like you know, where they're constantly just asking us to do a grunt. Do a grunt like you just caught something. Do a grunt like you just landed somewhere. So yes, like it's, even though it's just like America and I literally standing in a room with microphones in front of us. If you saw what it looked like, yes, it looks ridiculous.
The movie is called How to Train Your Dragon but how does Toothless [the dragon] end up training the Vikings?
Jay Baruchel: Well without giving away too much, I think Toothless ends up training the Vikings in that he is the first one to kind of make them look at dragons differently because you know before him dragons are villains; dragons are the ones who burn our houses down and take our food and they are 100 percent evil. I think that once Toothless appears, you see that there is more to dragons than what we thought and as a result it changes the entire Viking demeanor and approach. So I think just because he is adorable and loyal and responsive, and all the good things, you know all the attributes that Vikings like in themselves, they see this in the dragon, and he kind of makes them change their whole game plan.
Were there movies like this that captured your imagination when you were kid?
Jay Baruchel: Oh, yes. The Sword in the Stone – that movie was it for me. And I feel like I am kind of paying homage to Ward through Hiccup in that.
America Ferrera: I remember as a kid just being so like attracted to movies that were about kids, but dealt with really kind of deep and dark things; like, I loved Stand by Me. I loved The Goonies, where there was real danger in these kids' lives. Now, I love Harry Potter. I love movies that show young people being able to change the world in a way that older people can't. And I think that totally stays true in this movie because Hiccup and the kids are the ones who are more open to learning about the unknown more so than any of the adults are willing to. And I think that's so attractive for kids to feel in a way that they have something special because they are young and because their imagination is so open and free and wild.
How to Train Your Dragon is out in theaters starting today. Let me know in the comments if you read the book or see the movie. I would love to hear which one is better!
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Hot Fall Hair Color
by Megan Dorcey on Monday, August 30th, 2010
With summer months we always see a big majority of the population go a little lighter with their locks, but the fall season gives us hair fanatics at CurlStylist a breath of fresh air with new colors and trends emerging in the hair world. Some color trends have us scratching our heads and others are leaving us wanting more.
Lauren Conrad
One of the biggest trends emerging right now is the grown-out color look. It seems that in every aspect of the beauty and fashion world, the look of "messy perfection" makes perfect sense. More and more celebrities and fashion icons are walking around with exposed roots, or in the case of Lauren Conrad, lighter locks on the under-layer. You can achieve LC's look by using extensions, which offers a less permanent solution. This may mean that your clients are waiting longer between dye jobs, but keep them coming back with conditioning treatments to repair their sun-kissed strands through the dry winter months.
Christina Hendricks
Another trend we are seeing is the return of rich, vibrant reds. So many celebs are turning to red as a color that will make them stand out, instead of blending in with the rest of the blonde bombshells. We love Mad Men's curvy Joan Harris, played by Christina Hendricks. This look works on so many different skin tones, and will dig your clients out of their hair rut. I think Matthew McConaughey says it best as David Wooderson in Dazed and Confused: "I love those redheads!"
One thing is for sure, when it comes to the hottest fall shades, the deep and rich colors are always the favorites. Although the fall season has barely begun, stars are already converting their styles in anticipation of the cooler climate to come. Christina Ricci has just revealed her chic new 'do. Sporting rich chocolate and caramel tones brings out her natural features, and softens her face up.
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One thing we don't love at the moment: young ladies going gray. Don't get us wrong, gray can look great on men and women, but we advise you to steer clear of this fad. If only someone would have told Kelly Osbourne before it was too late. Rumor is that many women all over England started prematurely aging their hair after seeing dry shampoo clumps in Kate Moss's hair, and thinking it was intentional. There is a big difference between platinum Lady Gaga strands and Grandma gray, we invite this fad to stay on the other side of the pond for those under 30.


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Internet Finds New Super-Hot Female Athlete to Perv Out Over
Move over, Allison Stokke and Lolo Jones, the internet's got a new track athlete to leave badly-misspelled comments about: Michelle Jenneke, 19-year-old Australian hurdler, who smoked the competition at the IAAF World Junior Championships last week and is now about to become the web's most famous female athlete, overnight.
Meanwhile, thanks to a weeks-long effort by blogs to publicize her situation, Olympian Sarah Robles, the United States' highest-ranked weightlifter, finally found a sponsor after months of living in poverty. So! It's new era for women in sport, obviously.


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Artist: Walter Burley GRIFFIN
Birth/Death: 1876–1937
Title: Commonwealth of Australia Federal Capital competition: City and Environs
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In 1908, the Canberra site was chosen for Australia's National Capital after years of contentious debate over proposals for some 60 locations. The Minister for Home Affairs, King O'Malley, declared it would 'rival London in size, Athens in art, and Paris in beauty'. In 1912 American Walter Burley Griffin's plan for the new capital was chosen from among 137 entries received in an international design competition. Second prize was awarded to Eliel Saarinen of Finland, and third prize to Alfred Agache of France. The only Australian entry, submitted by Walter Scott Griffiths, Robert Coulter and Charles Caswell was the choice of the Chairman of the Adjudicators.
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Target will drop prices at the expense of profits
Online sales grew by more than 30% in the fourth quarter, but store sales slid by 6.1% year over year.
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By SYLVIA NELSON
"George Biddlecome and his wife and family came to Castle Valley in about 1878. They first lived at the junction of Straight Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon. Later they moved to the Wilsonville area and located a homestead about a mile below the Wilson homestead. The exact date when they arrived in Wilsonville is unknown." This excerpt is taken from page 28 of the history, "Emery County - 1880-1980," which sheds light on how Castle Dale earned its name.
It goes on to say that "Emanuel Bagley and his two wives came to Castle Valley in the fall of 1878.
After the mail station had been established at Wilsonville, the settlers had to ride horseback or go with a team and wagon to "Wilsonville" (five to eight miles) to pick up their mail. This was an inconvenience to them, so during the winter of 1878-79, a committee was formed, consisting of John K. Reid, Orange Seely, Jasper Peterson, David Latimer and James Peterson. They wrote a petition and sent it to the Post Office Department in Washington, D.C., requesting the creation of a post office upstream that would be known as Castle Vale. On June 1, 1879, the U.S. Post Office Department approved the petition and commissioned John K. Reid as postmaster; the mail station was located in his dugout. However, the name on the official papers had been changed to "Castle Dale" instead of Castle Vale. Rather than send the papers back for a name correction, they just kept the name Castle Dale.
Castle Dale has since become the county seat, where the courthouse and sheriff's offices are, plus two wonderful museums, many fine businesses, and several very nice residential areas, besides several homes and buildings on the National Historic Register.
The early history of Orangeville in the "Emery County - 1880-1980" (pages 60-61) is actually taken from the "History of Sanpete and Emery Counties" written in 1898 by L. H. Lever.
"Orangeville is a pleasantly located town on Cottonwood Creek, first settled by E. Curtis, Sr., J.K. Reid, Andrew Anderson, Joseph Burnett, Theodore H. Housekeeper, Joseph Jackson, and Samuel Jewkes and sons. The place was called Castle Dale until the new town was founded when the present name was adopted. A post office was established in '79 with J.K. Reid as post master."
"The town was named in honor of Orange Seely, the first man to be called to settle Castle Valley, and his notable record as a pioneer is still a credit to the place. With a small beginning of only four families in '79, the town has increased and prospered until in '98 (1898) the population numbered 800 industrious and enterprising citizens engaged in farming, stockraising, and kindred pursuits, enjoying the comforts of home and pleasant surroundings. There are three well-conducted public schools maintained during the regular school months. The business interests are well represented by four stores, roller mill, sawmill, shingle mills, blacksmith shops, foundry, and other necessary houses. Orangeville town and fields are well watered from the Clipper, the Star, and Great Western, the Blue Cut, and the Mammoth canals."
"Orangeville has the largest social hall in Emery County, and first-class entertainments have always been furnished by the Home Dramatic company. Co-operation has enabled the people to build public houses, construct canals and bridges and form companies for the general advancement of the people's interests. Many new and commodious residences adorn the town, and beautiful shade trees and fruit trees decorate the streets and town lots. ...Orangeville has a future of prosperity equal to any similar sized village in the state of Utah." The people of Orangeville are still progressive as evidenced by the new parks, clean yards, beautiful homes, and warm friendly people who love their town.


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March 25, 2013
KC Rogue Trip Oxford
"Nice shoe, goes great with jeans and is comfortable right out of the box. Just know it runs a little long. For comparison, I wear a size 11 Nike and a size 10 in this shoe. Part of that has to do with socks but be aware of it. The Width runs true"
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