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Against All Odds
A crazy Atlantic salmon fight. A 30-lbs salmon runs into the rapids of The Byske River. Do you dare follow? The original fight goes on for 35 minutes in cold water through 1100yd of fierce rapids.
Normally I don't wat
Normally I don't watch vids longer than 3 or 4 minutes about fishing, but this time every second was worth watching!
Great vid, great fishing and great editing!
Fredrik, Sure it'
Sure it's Baltic... but the Baltic salmon happens to be Atlantic in the sense that the scientific name is Salmon salar, in English Atlantic salmon. Even the Atlantic salmon that swims up New Zealand and Chilean rivers is called Atlantic although most of them have never seen the Atlantic.
Blame science, not me ;-)
It's not Atlantic sa
It's not Atlantic salmon,it's Baltic.
Byske is in the north of Sweden on the east coast. ;)
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Monday, December 3, 2012
Goodbye Tonga
In just a few short hours I will be leaving Tonga. I'm not going to attempt to squeeze two year's worth of memories in a single blog post nor will I attempt to articulate how I am feeling right now. I just want to say thank you to all my friends and family in Tonga and in America for unending support, love, and kindness during my Peace Corps service. I am so blessed.
Alu 'a Tonga!
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And so, how was it? what lesson learn? What has changed in your life due to your experiences in Tonga? Will you recommend a visit, work, and or invention in Tonga to any of your family and or friends?
Again, as a benefactor of Peace Corps at Tupou College, I thank you for your love, passion, and willingness to share your gifts with the folks of Tonga.
May you continue to be bless richly as you continue your serving of others.
Malo 'aupito and 'ofa lahi atu,
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With over 20 years of experience covering the Steelers for the Observer-Reporter, Dale Lolley will let you know the insider scoop. Dale can also be heard on the Steelers radio network pre-game show on WDVE-FM game days and Tuesday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. on ESPN 970-AM and WDVE during the season as a host of the Antonio Brown Show. Follow him on Twitter at @dlolleyor
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Polamalu practices
Depending on how Polamalu's sprained knee reacts to his participation, he could be available for the Steelers for the remainder of the seaso - however long that may be.
© Ricky Williams, who is nursing a shoulder injury, practiced today for the Dolphins and it appears he will play.
14 comments:
- Collin Williams said...
It would be nice to have Polamalu Play Sunday but we still need the Bengals and Pats to win and we really don't deserve the Playoffs
- Collin Williams said...
AW that's so cool I got the first comment. To bad nobody else got it because I got to it first. Man I sounded like a kindergartner. Hey would ya look at that I got the second comment to. I feel so Special inside.
- MJ said...
I thought Polamalu liked to "play with media" when it comes to injuries. Whatever happened to him returning for the Packers game. Apparently that knee injury was more severe than you thought?
- John said...
I can't stand this crap about "deserving" the playoffs or when players aren't rooting for other teams to help them. This is competitive sports. You play the hand dealt...if the Steelers get in, they shouldn't be ashamed about it. That's like saying there are "good" losses. No losses are good and and there is no "deserving" of anything in sports. You either win or you lose. All the rest is crap.
- Ben said...
Well said, John.
I agree John...though if we do make it into the playoffs, I'd say we DO deserve it. We deserve it more than any of the other teams that didn't make it.
We'd also deserve it a lot more if we'd won one more game.
Just like we make no excuses for where we are now, I believe we should make no apologies if we get in. (though maybe the Jets should :) ) - 1:40 AM
- Chris Hein said...
Happy new year, Dale. Thanks for all the information through the year.
It's been a while since I have made a post. First off, let me say I am Happy to see Troy is recovering...he is clearly one of the best Defensive players in the NFL. Being a Bengal fan, that is hard difficult to say because I HATE PALAMALU, but I would love him if he was on my team. Second, given that the Steelers still have a chance (slim as it may be)to make the post season, I would like to say good luck - I drool at the thought of a 3rd game vs the Steelers this year. Third and Lastly, I wish you and all of your followers (even though most of them have jumped off of the Steeler bandwagon already and won't read this post) A very HAppy and Safe New Year. Oh, also ...GO BENGALS!!! - 11:58 AM
Sorry, Meant to say I HATE POLAMALU!!!
- Collin Williams said...
That's funny Patrick's a Bengal Fan now
- Dale Lolley said...
Happy New Years.
Polamalu's knee injury was apparently worse than anyone knew - including the team's doctors. It just never healed completely.
I think they were a little gunshy after he returned quickly from the first one and got hurt again. - 3:50 PM
- noel said...
You mean you don't know more than the doctors? This is an outrage. What kind of blogge...
I kid, I kid, we can't blame all our problems on Polamalu being out or Aaron Smith either. The team has been outplayed and outcoached much of the season. Everyone brings their A-game against the Super Bowl champions.
I hope they win in Miami but I'm sure not booking off work for the Super Bowl this year. We don't need an overhaul; upgrade a few positions and we're back in form. We're set for a while at several key positions. I just hope we see the team start playing with some fire and swagger again.
Happy New Year, thanks for the great blog. - 9:30 PM
- philadelphia eagles tickets said...
Here i am agree with Williams "we still need the Bengals and Pats to win" well said
- marc said...
imo, there are 3 reasons why the steelers have successfully avoided complete overhauls (i.e. cleveland browns) since the early 90's. in no particular order.
1. good coaching to develop skills and play of players and bring them to meet or exceed their expectations.
2. good front office. they do a good job of filling in the holes and also planning for the future at the same time. we don't always agree with their decisions, but they seem to be in playoff contention almost every single year. it's hard to argue with that.
3. ownership. i'm a believer it all starts at the top. leadership, consistency, expectations, knowing how to treat employees are all qualities the rooney's possess (and more) and it shows in the product they put on the field.
we certainly have needs to fill short term and long term on this team to be a super bowl contender. but, i don't think we need to panic. i look forward to a rejuvinated team next year whether we make the playoffs or not this year. - 3:53 PM


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The result is finally in after a grinding process that many wondered would ever end.
There were shocks and twists along the way, with the Rhodes Island surprise catching many out - who would have thought that Tillerman would turn to the dark side?
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Boulder Print Now Available
The poster for the Tycho show in Boulder is now available as a signed limited edition lithograph print.
Dimensions : 16″ x 24″
Lithograph on 100# Superfine Eggshell Text, White.
The poster for the Tycho show in Boulder is now available as a signed limited edition lithograph print.
Dimensions : 16″ x 24″
Lithograph on 100# Superfine Eggshell Text, White.
Treasure Island Music Festival is this weekend in SF and we have a couple things to announce. First off, Tycho will be playing at 7PM on Saturday. There will also be an ISO50 / Tycho booth with prints, clothing, and music where we'll be doing a meetup before and after the show. Scott, Jakub, Alex, and Jonathan will be at the booth from 4-5PM on Saturday and then after the Tycho set the whole band will be hanging out over there as well so drop by and say hello. Hope to see you out there!
ISO50 Playlist 15 – Compiled By Heathered Pearls
ISO50's Playlist 15 doesn't waste any time. It drops you into this summer's psychedelic rock hit from Tame Impala and weaves in and out from lush UK gems from Clark and Holy Other to exclusives like Toro Y Moi's Lollapolooza live performance. Some new faces pop up in this one, Tropical dream pop trio Diana and DIIV's youthful anthem will have you digging for vinyl while new versions of LCD Soundsystem and Clams Casino pop in to remind how good this year has been to us.
Track Listing
Tame Impala – Apocalypse Dreams
Onuinu – Happy Home
Bear In Heaven – Kiss Me Crazy (Beacon Remix)
My Morning Jacket – Outta My System (Washed Out remix)
Diana – Born Again
Trust – Sulk
DIIV – How Long Have You Known
Toro Y Moi – Rose Quartz (Live from Lollapalooza 2012)
Matthew Dear – Earthforms
Grizzly Bear – Sleeping Ute
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart – Heart In Your Heartbreak
Thieves Like Us – Maria Marie
Wild Nothing – Paradise
Black Marble – A Great Design
Clams Casino – Leaf [A$AP Rocky ft. Main Attrakionz]
Holy Other – Love Some1
Windsor – I Am Fascinated
Purity Ring – Fineshrine
Shigeto – Lineage (Sun Glitters Remix)
Clark – Tooth Moves
Osborne – 5th Stage
Move D – Le Fou (Eddie C's Space Sagittarius Re-Work)
Gold Panda – Financial District
The Revenge – The Seed
LCD Soundsystem – Your Love Away from Me (Dave Wrangler Re-edit)
The Field – Over The Ice
Mungolian Jetset presents Jaga Jazzist vs. Knights Of Jumungus – Toccata
Bepu N'Gali – I Travel to You (Todd Terje Remix)
Crazy P – Heartbreaker
18 Carat Affair – Fashion
Past playlists are available in the Playlist Archive
We're happy to annouce that Tycho will be playing several at this year's SXSW in Austin, TX. See you there!
Tycho SXSW 2012 Schedule
3.13.12 – Pitchfork Interactive Showcase – @ The Mohawk
3.14.12 – Ghostly SXSW Showcase @ Club Deville
3.14.12 – Terrorbird Party @ Red 7
3.14.12 – IODA Party @ Red Eyed Fly
3.15.12 – MWTX Party @ 1100 E. 5th St.
3.16.12 – Filter Magazine S.O.Terik Party @ Clive Bar
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We're very pleased to announce that Tycho (full live band) will be joining Little Dragon for an East Coast tour this month. Details follow, hope to see you out!
Tycho – Fall Tour w/ Little Dragon
Wed, Oct 12 @ The Hoxton – Toronto, ON
Sun, Oct 16 @ Music Hall of Williamsburg (Bowery Presents) – Brooklyn, NY*
Mon, Oct 17 @ Royale Nighclub – Boston, MA
Tue, Oct 18 @ Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA
Wed, Oct 19 @ Shadow Lounge – Pittsburgh, PA
Fri, Oct 21 @ Masquerade (Haven Stage) – Atlanta, GA
Sat, Oct 22 @ Grand Cenral (Poplife) – Miami, FL
Sun, Oct 23 @ Firestone Live – Orlando, FL
Tue, Oct 25 @ Crowbar – Tampa, FL
*Tycho Headlining (w/out Little Dragon)
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ISO50 Playlist 13 – Compiled By Jakub
Track Listing
Tycho – Hours
Neon Indian – Polish Girl
Toro y Moi – I Can Get Love
Unknown Mortal Orchestra – FFunny Frends
M83 – Midnight City
Poolside – Harvest Moon
Gotye – Somebody that I used to know
Beirut – Santa Fe
Thundercat – Goldenboy
Peaking Lights – All The Sun That Shines
Little Dragon – Ritual Union
Andre Obin – Soft Rain
Benoit & Sergio – Let Me Count The Ways
Kolombo – Waiting For
Washed Out – Amor Fati
The Field – Is This Power
John Maus – Streetlight
Jacob 2-2 – LeVar [ISO50 Exclusive]
Soft Metals – Psychic Driving
Burial – Shell of Light (Shlohmo Remix)
Clark – Absence
Atlas Sound – Terra Incognita
18 Carat Affair – Watching Your Dance
Trouble Books & Mark McGuire – The Golden Waste
Past playlists are available in the Playlist Archive
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The wide planetarium-like structure sitting comfortably attached to a $100m lightly glazed tower dominates the city's skyline. Inside, the combined leadership of 54 nations gather in state of the art conference rooms to contemplate Africa's future.
Outside the complex, taxi cabs jostle for parking space and pedestrians are questioned by security guards, while local residents navigate the grime and dust of urban life walking along narrow alleys.
The continental bloc might be celebrating 50 years on Saturday, but there is an unmistakable cynicism surrounding the nature and value of the union in meeting the needs of ordinary Africans.
The AU plans to host commemorative celebrations at a reported cost of $1.3m, despite ongoing conflicts and insecurity in five countries across the continent, including Sudan, the eastern DRC and Mali.
Disarray still reigns in Guinea-Bissau, the Central African Republic and Madagascar. Moreover, despite recent economic growth across the continent, living conditions remain abysmal for many average people, with the UN's signature index suggesting that 24 of the 25 countries at the bottom of the human development index are African.
These types of statistics compel criticsto describe the AU as a talk shop, rudderless and crucially disconnected from African citizens like its predecessor, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU).
Change of focus
Joram Biswaro, Tanzania's ambassador to Ethiopia, believes criticism of the AU is unfair and out of context. Despite its limitations as a continental bloc, the fact that Madagascar, CAR and Guinea-Bissau were banned from attending the summit for ongoing political irregularities signalled the AU was headed in the right direction, he said.
"Perhaps had it not been for this organisation, Africa might not have achieved what it has achieved … If you want to assess its performance, one should look at its charter," Biswaro told Al Jazeera.
The original organisation, the OAU, built by 32 African nations originally on May 25, 1963, focused primarily on liberating countries on the continent from the grip of colonialism.
The OAU came under sever scrutiny for its inability to intervene in member states during times of strife, coups or government repression earning the name of "dictators' club" for upholding the interests of member country's leadership above all else.
But since the formation of the AU in 2002, with a renewed focus on solving conflicts, engineering socio-economic development and improving governance, hard questions are being asked over the political will of the AU to reignite the lost dream of pan-Africanism.
During the Arab Spring of 2011, the AU was an anonymous spectator as a revolutionary fervour that was born in North Africa spread across the Middle East. The AU appeared to be particularly hamstrung in its response to the armed revolt against Muammar Gaddafi in Libya.
"The crisis in Libya was a very difficult time for the AU's Peace and Security Council to reach an agreement," reminisced Yemane Nagish, a political analyst at The Reporter Newspaper, in Addis Ababa.
It is this type of accountability, transparency and political will that needs to improve, says Ashebir Woldegeois, the chairperson of the Health, Labour and Social Affairs of the AU's Pan-African Parliament.
Accountability issues
With 60 percent of its annual budget reportedly funded by overseas donors, it remains unclear how much political clout and independence the African Union can wield in reality.
Solomon Dersso, senior researcher at the Institute of Security Studies (ISS), says he has no issue with African countries partnering with outside groups to solve problems. Difficulties on the continent need to be viewed in proper context, he said, as some problems are come from outside sources, rather than from within Africa.
"The idea is not that only Africans should do it; the idea is that Africans should be at the centre for the search of solutions," he told Al Jazeera.
Other observers wonder if ordinary Africans are actually at the forefront of the AU's concerns. With so many Africans living in politically repressive regimes, like Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia and the Gambia with limitations on freedom of expression, and restrictions on opposition parties, the AU is not yet representative of the African people, critics say.
"Despite being home to several of the world's worst performing countries in terms of respect for human rights, the region saw overall if uneven progress toward democratisation during the 1990s and the early 2000s," Freedom House, a US think-tank, reported in regards to Sub-Saharan Africa.
While elections are being held regularly across the continent, these apparent gains towards a culture of democracy are sometimes little more than masterful con jobs.
Election issues
Votes are scheduled this year for fragile states like Zimbabwe and Madagascar, and scrutiny has fallen on the efforts of the African Union to be an honest broker for democracy. In the past, Human Rights Watch has slammed the AU as an organisation ostensibly created to support democracy and freedom but wary of grassroots social movements.
The idea is that Africans should be at the centre of the search for solutions
Solomon Dersso, senior researcher at the Institute of Security Studies
The AU, however, has not been aloof to the challenges posed by political repression on the continent. In 2007, the organisation adopted the Charter for Democracy, Elections and Governance to address a tendency towards authoritarian rule in some African countries.
Highlighting human rights, the rule of law, democratic elections and unconstitutional changes of government, the charter aims to "reinforce commitments to democracy, development and peace in Africa". There certainly is no faulting its intention but critics say commitment to the Charter has been poor.
Woldegeois, the parliamentary member, said the situation has improved, despite set-backs. "We are getting there, but many opposition parties in Africa are still immature; many are not willing to work hard in the villages, build their constituencies."
But other observers said the root problem of representation at the AU can be seen in the group's founding constitution.
"Compared to the United Nations charter which starts off with 'We the people of the United Nations, the AU constitution starts off with 'We the heads of the state and government," said Dersso, the researcher. "Make no mistake, this [the AU] is in many ways still a club of heads of state and government and not necessarily a body that truly represents the African people."
Young and restless
Almost 65 per cent of Africans are below the age of 35, and many are uninterested in the traditional politics of patronage. The face of the continent has changed.
The new AU Commission Chairperson, Dr Nkhosozana Dlamini-Zuma, has vowed to frame the next five decades around the themes of African identity, integration, economic development and democratic governance, among others.
But without action, analysts warn the continual talk shops at summits can last only for so long.
"There is a great sense of empowerment on the part of the youth," Dersso said. "If the actions of leaders are not in sync... [than] these types of governments have no future in Africa."
As African leaders enjoy the pomp and ceremony in Addis Ababa this weekend, many outside its headquarters still believe the continental body is adrift from the aspirations of its people.


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3 days at moose head lake
Once people stared to leave camp we packed up some gear and made our way to moose head lake. After an two and half hour drive and going on a very long time on a dirt road we made it to the remote cabin. The lake was stunning and the sunsets and night were beautiful. The next morning we made an early start so we could go on a huge hike up a very thought terrain mountain. After 5 hours of hike we made our way back for tea and then some toasted marshmallow. The next ...
Ayuh, Been to Maine
... tells us. There are only 1.3 million people in all of Maine, and it has the oldest demographic of anywhere in the nation. Most people here are between 50 and 64 years old. "The young people leave Maine as soon as they can. There just aren't any jobs here."
Phil takes us to a grocery store where we stock up on the trail foods we didn't want to bring on the plane, and get some chicken to grill for dinner. Or Julie, Grace, and ...
Moving onto Moosehead Lake
We SAW MOOSE!
A baby Moose, a bull Moose and well a regular everyday Moose.
Moose at dusk on Moosehead Lake!
Despite the rain, the fog and the mosquitoes, this was a great little place to explore and we saw MOOSE.....
We did however miss the Aurora Borealis over ...
Adventures above the Ground
... trip to grab some awesome sunset photos on lake). Exhausted, we ordered a pizza, examined the geology of Maine on the Geologic Maps Thomas had brought and received a lesson on how to properly sail using cat toys as props. Tomorrow we would be waking up at 4:30am to watch the sunrise on Cadillac Mountain, so we all went to bed early, dreaming of sunburnt oranges, deep reds and vibrant yellows (some might call it, Baby Bird ...
Moosehead Lake
... some beef. Daniel, as he introduced himself, gave me his business card and said if I ever wanted to come out to the farm sometime, he and his wife would send me home with some free beef. Well, I'll be darned! This is why I love small towns and all day adventures.
Moosehead Lake was gorgeous and it set me up with a plan for Caroline and Thomas' visit this weekend. We would return to Greenville and take a ride in a sea plane to tour the area - stay tuned for my return trip! Slainte!


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A U.S. District Court Judge ruled this morning that the NYPD must cease unlawful stops inside and around private buildings in the Bronx that are enrolled in the NYPD's Clean Halls program.
As part of Operation Clean Halls, landlords or managing agents register their building with the NYPD, giving the NYPD permission to patrol in and around the buildings.
The case was brought by the NYCLU, the Bronx Defenders, LatinoJustice PRLDEF, and the law firm Sherman & Sterling on behalf of about a dozen New Yorkers, most of whom were residents of the buildings in or around which they were stopped and on occasion frisked, searched, or even arrested, according to NYCLU attorney Alexis Karteron.
At least three of the plaintiffs were minors being represented by their parents.
Judge Shira Scheindlin ordered that the NYPD immediately "cease performing trespass stops . . . without reasonable suspicion of trespass."
A person being stopped must not be made to feel that he or she is not able to "terminate the encounter," the judge ruled.
In the hearing, Bronx Assistant District Attorney Jeannette Rucker testified to being concerned that stops and arrests were made solely on the basis of a person having entered or exited a Clean Halls building.
Lawyers for the city accused Rucker of inventing the problem to lessen the DA's caseload, or under pressure from the Bronx Defenders, an organization representing the plaintiffs. Judge Scheindlin dismissed these accusations, ruling, "A prosecutor has professional and institutional incentives to be skeptical of allegations that the police are making stops and arrests without a legal basis."
"That ADA Rucker overcame her skepticism says a great deal about the severity of the problem," Scheindlin wrote.
Karteron said that a major problem is that the NYPD's training "actually leads officers to make unjustified stops."
"The letter of the law is that officers are only supposed to stop people when they have objective, reasonable suspicion that they have engaged or are about to engage in unlawful activity," Karteron explained. "It is not suspicious to simply walk in and out of a Clean Halls building."
The injunction applies specifically to the Bronx, as that is where the attorneys found the problems to be most severe. As of July 2012, there were 8,032 buildings enrolled in Clean Halls citywide, 3,261 of which were in the Bronx.
Karteron said that this is the first decision ordering an injunction against the NYPD for their stop and frisk practices.
These are affidavits describing two such instances:
1. Arresting Officer . . . observed both defendants exit the lobby of . . . a Clean Halls Apartment Building and asked defendants what was their purpose inside of said building and defendant [redacted] stated in sum and substance: I WAS VISITING MY COUSIN [redacted] IN [redacted] but defendant [redacted] remained silent. [Another officer] entered the building to investigate further, however, the arresting officer was unable to articulate how [the other officer] disproved [the speaking defendant's] claim. [Both defendants were arrested for trespass.]
2. Defendants entered . . . a clean halls building, and exited. Defendant was stopped outside of the location. When the arresting officer questioned the defendant, defendant stated, in sum and substance, I'M JUST CHILLING. Defendant did not admit that he was in the location. [The defendant was then arrested for trespass.]


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Lot 1: Omega Vintage Wristwatch, Ref. 2536-3, c. 1950
1168: Straight from the 50s: Watches
by Auctionata Paddle8 AG
October 19, 2016
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Live Auction
Omega vintage wristwatch, ref. 2536-3
Switzerland, c. 1950
Manual wind movement, calibre 265; 15 jewels, hour, minute, subsidiary second
Silver dial, silver luminescent hand
Watch case of stainless steel
Brown calfskin leather strap with pin buckle
Movement no. 11716235
Dial, watch case and movement signed
Case diameter: 35 mm; Lugs width: 18 mm
Total weight: 48.5 g
Dial with patina
Unpolished watch case - caseback with patina
Clean movement
Plexi glass
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July 9th, 2008, 09:51 PM | #61 |
In the band!
bullcrap. that thing has big disk brakes, those don't work as good as the drum brakes on older 3/4 tons. they only feel better.
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July 9th, 2008, 09:54 PM | #62 | |
circling the drain
Early 90's cummins 160 hp 350-400 ft pounds Early 90's 454 230 hp 385 ft lbs 2007 5.3 liter 315, 338 Bigger brakes, stiffer frame, better ride, yeah, I think you are right, a new half ton can't even come close to doing the work of an earlier 3/4, gets worse mileage, and isnt rated to tow what the average person tows. Last edited by kickstand; July 9th, 2008 at 09:58 PM. |
July 9th, 2008, 10:13 PM | #63 | |
Blowd up
July 9th, 2008, 10:15 PM | #64 |
"The Situation"
July 9th, 2008, 10:26 PM | #66 |
likes him some Red Dog
July 9th, 2008, 10:42 PM | #68 |
likes him some Red Dog
In the essence of continuing the cheerios pissing match...
Naw seriously though, yes half tons are different trucks now than way back when. When I think of what makes a good tow rig, two of the most important factors are strong tranny and wheelbase. You can have all the power in the world, but if the tranny ain't up to par, you'll smoke it in a short amount of time. And you can have all the power and a bullet proof trans, but if you've mounted it in a Wrangler's wheelbase the trailer is gonna drive YOU. As a general rule, 3/4 and 1 ton trucks have usually been built with stronger trans and built at a good wheelbase over the years. Of course 1/2 tons can fit into those same demensions. But that's where my generalization comes from. I've towed with 93" and 107" wheelbases and been pushed all over the road. Towed with a reg cab short bed Dawdge and although better, still wasn't anywhere near either of my ext cab long bed duallies. I'll take trans and length anyday in any configuration over short and weak. Now back to the show |
July 9th, 2008, 11:10 PM | #70 |
Fuck talk, Duck walk!
heres a pic. 02 F-250 Crew Cab Lariate, 4x4, 7.3 w/auto trans, fully loaded, 63k original miles. Currently getting north of 17mpg. 100% stock, except for airbags in the rear. An old man owned it to tow his 5th wheel around and babyed it. Im gonna free the intake & exhaust and put on an Edge juice with Attitude monitor. Other than that do a few interior/exterior mods and leave it as is.
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July 9th, 2008, 11:21 PM | #71 | |
likes him some Red Dog
Badass. Good looking truck |
July 10th, 2008, 05:46 AM | #72 | |
I'm not old, honest...
July 12th, 2008, 10:42 PM | #73 | |
"The Situation"
July 13th, 2008, 12:12 AM | #74 | |
I can has layinframe
I don't know dick about ferds but I know dodges has a 9.25 and 88 and up chebbys had a semifloat 14?? well I think but I alsso know not to over tow and towing with a swb sucks the ass |
July 13th, 2008, 12:16 AM | #75 |
Desert Rat
July 13th, 2008, 12:28 AM | #76 |
I can has layinframe
I believe we were talking about 1/2 tons
atleast I was |
July 13th, 2008, 12:56 AM | #77 | |
"The Situation"
SWB blows.. unless you like fighting with the trailer and whitknuckle driving the whole way.. |
July 14th, 2008, 10:17 AM | #78 |
Fuck talk, Duck walk!
most 88+ Chevy & GMC 1/2tons had 10bolt rears. With some having 14bolt semi floats, same with the "heavy" 1/2 tons & some 3/4 tons; while other 3/4 tons having the ff 14bolt. All depended on what truck and package you bought.
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July 14th, 2008, 06:50 PM | #79 |
exactly...even brand new Chevy's 1/2 tons have an AAM axle equal to a 10bolt. My '99 Suburban has a 10bolt rear. After one year towing with it, I was comfortable towing 8k lbs behind it anymore.
July 14th, 2008, 07:20 PM | #80 |
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To the question at hand, we probably should know what the 10% towing would consist of. Hauling a pop-up camper or short travel trailer, or something like a 26 ft enclosed or a 27+ fifth wheel trailer? I've owned a 00 1/2 ton Ram 5.9L extended shortbed, K&N filter and Flowmaster 2.5" exhaust, and although it lacked power for heavy loads, it rode decent for a truck, had a good amount of creature comforts, was reliable, stopped well, hauled decent, and I was getting about 18 on the e-way @75 mph, 10-12 in the city. Hauling mileage dropped to about 10 mpg.
My dad has an 04 3/4 ton Ram, with the 5.7L, Quad Cab LB 4x4, 5spd auto. He has no problem hauling a 27ft fifth wheel trailer with a Towbar Jeep behind at 70-75 mph. He gets about 9-10 mpg, depending on terrain, sometimes up to 14. Completely stock minus K&N filter. Unloaded it can be a little bumpy, mainly due to E rated tires at 80 psi, but not too bad overall. It hauls like a mule, 3,300 lbs of gravel in the bed can vouch for that. Unloaded, I've seen 19 mpg if you keep your foot out of it at 60mph. If hindsight was 20/20, I would have saved my money to get a new Dodge Cummins, instead of my ex-Dodge and current Grand Am GT. Fuel costs more, but you can run Biodiesel, fuel mileage is more stable, I've heard of chipping engines and getting 25-28 mpg in eco-mode, and overall the drivetrain components last much longer. |
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As it has frequently in the past decade, the Federal Trade Commission on Thursday released a Report on the frequency of reverse payment settlement agreements in ANDA litigation between generic and branded drug makers, pursuant to its authority to scrutinize all ANDA agreements under the provisions of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003.
The FTC Report contains information from the 2012 fiscal year (from October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012). There were 40 reverse payment agreements among 140 "final resolutions" of ANDA litigation. According to the Report, these agreements involved 31 different branded drugs having total combined sales of $8.3 billion. Nineteen of the 40 agreements contained provisions wherein the branded drug maker agreed not to bring an "authorized generic" version of the branded drug to market (thus removing a strong competitor for the generic drug), at least for some period of time. The Report also notes that seven branded drugs entered into "multiple" reverse payment settlements, i.e., with different generic challengers. The Report compares this trend with historical data from 2004, noting that in one case a branded drug maker had entered into reverse payment settlement agreements with ten generic challengers, with 14 branded drugs being involved in payments to three or more generic drug makers.
Of the other 100 settlement agreements, 81 contained provisions without express payments but with restrictions on time for generic entry, which the final 19 agreements contained no restrictions of the generic challenger.
Forty-three of these 140 settlements were between the branded drug maker and the first ANDA filer. Of these, 23 settlement agreements had provisions both for payments and delay or other restrictions on generic drug entry with another 16 agreements providing for generic delay but no express compensation.
The Report draws conclusions from this data, the most significant of which is that there were a "record" number of reverse payment settlement agreements in fiscal 2012. The 40 agreements containing reverse payment provisions increased from the 28 such agreements in fiscal 2011, and the 19 agreements providing for no authorized generic entry (but without express payments) were also a record (up from 11 in fiscal 2012, perhaps reflecting the effects of the FTC's campaign against agreements containing payment provisions to generic drugmakers).
In the end, however, the FTC was forced to admit that "[d]espite the record number of potential pay-for delay settlements in FY 2012, the vast majority of patent settlements (greater than 70%) continued to be resolved without compensation to the generic manufacturer," at least suggesting that the Commission itself has created this particular tempest in its teapot. The Report concludes with a table comparing rates of ANDA settlements and the frequency of reverse payment settlement agreements since FY 2004.
Looking at these data dispassionately, the number of settlements of ANDA litigation has decreased, while the number of settlements having some economic incentive for generic drug makers has increased. However, the data also show that this economic incentive in the form of direct payments has actually decreased, and the Commission's statistics show an increase because it has included agreements with "no authorized generic" provisions as "potential pay-for-delay" agreements.
In a press release accompany the Report, the Commission highlighted these increases, characterizing them as having "significantly increased" and comprising a "record number" of such agreements. (As is its wont, the Commission characterizes these agreements as "pay for delay," even for agreements with no express payments from the branded to the generic drugmaker.) But the Commission considers even these agreement to be "potentially anticompetitive," saying that "[s]uch 'no-AG' [authorized generic] promises are valuable to generic firms, as they significantly reduce the level of competition the new generic entrant will face, allowing the generic firm to secure greater market share and extract higher prices from consumers." The latter statement is, of course, at least unlikely to be untrue: the value of a "no-AG" promise is that the generic drug company will make more money, of course, but not by charging higher prices but by recouping more of the total generic market as a consequence of not having to split the market with the authorized generic product.
FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz added his own ideological opinion on these results, saying:
Sadly, this year's report makes it clear that the problem of pay-for-delay is getting worse, not better. . . . More and more brand and generic drug companies are engaging in these sweetheart deals, and consumers continue to pay the price. Until this issue is resolved, we will all suffer the consequences of delayed generic entry -- higher prices for consumers, businesses, and the U.S. taxpayer.
This sentiment is continued in the remainder of the press release, which correctly notes that the average "delay" for generic drug entry is 17 months, but ignores the reality that this is a delay from a putative successful ANDA challenge. It does not take into effect the acceleration of generic drug entry that results from settlement of ANDA litigation rather than that proportion of these cases where the generic drug challenger loses and is barred from the marketplace until the challenged Orange Book listed patents expire. While this emphasis on delay is understandable in view of the Commission's ideological biases (and its unsupported and unrealistic belief that only holders of "bad" patents settle ANDA litigation), it does not give the public a clear picture of the actual circumstances behind the data the Commission presents.
This may be the last Report from the Commission on reverse payment settlement agreement frequency, should the FTC prevail in its challenge to these agreements before the Supreme Court (FTC v. Watson Pharmaceuticals). That would be the culmination of a steady stream of Commission, district court, and appellate court challenges to these agreements, as well as several stalled legislative efforts. The Commission's position has been rejected often by several appellate courts (including the 2nd, 9th, 11th and Federal Circuit courts of appeal) based on an analysis of the business and legal realities not overburdened with the Commission's ideological bias (i.e., that any delay in generic drug entry is anticompetitive per se). The Supreme Court should have the last word on this issue.
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Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard will return to Goodison Park early from international duty, having been released from the USA squad.
Howard helped his country to a 2-0 win over Jamaica in Friday's World Cup qualifier.With his country having secured their progression prior to that clash, Brad Guzan will take over from Howard in goal for Tuesday's trip to Panama.
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Haha... the drawings were really funny... esp. that red lock guy, and the guy with the yellow smiley face... LOL... I liked the names and stuff, like commie... LOL... the sounds were really funny, esp. with the commie dude and that yellow person with those Mac voice... LOL... good old Mac voices... The censored scene was pretty funny... but disturbing... disturbing... but funny... LOL... haha, disturbing or brotherly love... LOL... I'll be back for the next edition... LOL...
I'm glad you like it.
Thanks for the review!
But alas, due to the recent disbandment of the Army, i'll be ending this series with NG Army News 2. <paulz_69>
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars
Great to finally see some quality work on the topic of Newgrounds, very informative of what's going on. Though the scroll bar at the bottom has gotten a little dated, and will continue to in time 'Final Fantasy A+ remains #1, LegendaryFrog fan boys weep'.
That alone gets a 10/10 in humour.
Pretty good graphics, and some partial-decent sound quality. Definately very good for it's filesize.
~X~'s commercial was pretty well done, one of the better parts of the flash.
I haven't visited the NG ARMY thread lately, I've only posted in it a couple times. I dont post there often enough for anybody to truly realise my absence though.
Anyways, nice job on everything! A great combined effort! A well-deserved 5/5!
I'm glad you enjoyed the flash, NGA News 2 should come out this month. Expect more humor and the limits to be pushed further.
Thanks for the review!
Rated 4 / 5 stars
It was very funny, the graphics were great, everything was great exept the voices were a little hard to understand. Overall it was great and I'm looking forward to seeing NG Army News 2.
Thanks for your review, i'm glad you enjoyed it.
Rated 3.5 / 5 stars
I liked the voices. I also liked the humor. It was well executed. Nice job!
Rated 4 / 5 stars
It's good to see that it informs you about NG and it jokes around. Nice job.
hehe, thanks man. The next installment will have more comedy as well as good old NG News.
Thanks for the review.


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You can only fight a war you believe in. Even if it isn't for ideals, it must be on some level worth your individualistic need and time. What if we could strive for peace using the same narrative? What if we could all believe that working for peace somehow was worth our individualistic need and time?
TEL AVIV -- The Israeli right's current political dominance is fed by a widespread yearning for Jewish roots, a deep-seated fear of Arabs, and an uncompromising mistrust of a "world," the so-called international community, with which Jews have a centuries-old dispute. The left's yearning for peace is seen as naive, if not an exercise in political lunacy (and in either case an unpardonable betrayal of Jewish identity).
Can we talk about a "Palestinian state" that is capable of being recognized? Or is it rather an artifice destined to become a new failed state in a region where there are already too many? Will it become another state where the most extreme ideologies would be funded and legitimized? A new site for soldiers to travel to on international missions?
The individual stories are tragically too many to recount in one short article. Those lucky enough to survive this latest assault on Gaza have returned to rubble; the loss of loved ones compounded by the destruction of homes, family heirlooms, photographs and memories. Israel has the power to put an end to its occupation of Palestinian land. Only then can Palestinians and Israelis live side by side in peace and security.
With an indefinite ceasefire now agreed upon, there is an urgent need for a new strategy that will be aimed at ending the Hamas stranglehold on Gaza, substantially increase the role of the Palestinian Authority there, and enhance the prospects for progress in Israeli-Palestinian relations. Here are eleven ways to develop that strategy.
Pundits who attribute the current war between Israel and the Palestinians to a changing Middle East landscape caused by Iran and its 1979 Revolution ignore the most important factors contributing to the present horrible situation, namely, the changed political landscape in Israel, and Israel's immunity from international laws.
It's hard to shake away the utterly depressing feeling that comes with news coverage these days. IDF and Hamas are at it again, a vicious cycle of violence, but this time it feels much more intense. While war rages on the ground in Gaza and across Israeli skies, there's an all-out information war unraveling in social networked spaces.
Contrary to what Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu believes, the main existential threat facing the country is not a nuclear-armed Iran. The real peril is to be found at home: the corrosive effect of the Palestinian problem on Israel's international standing. The devastation caused by Israel's periodic asymmetrical confrontations, combined with the continuing occupation of Palestinian lands and the ever-growing expansion of settlements, has fueled a growing campaign to undermine Israel's legitimacy.


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Ping To Sell Limited-Edition Pink Drivers Similar To What Watson Used At Masters
Ping announced yesterday that it will sell 5,000 "limited-edition all-pink G20 drivers" similar to the one golfer Bubba Watson used during The Masters for $430 in pro shops starting on June 1, according to David Dusek of GOLF.com. Five percent of the proceeds "from the sale of the drivers will go to 'Bubba Long in Pink. Driven by Ping,' which is the company's portion of 'Bubba & Friends Drive to a Million.'" Each will come with a "pink headcover and a pink Ping TFC 169D shaft" with the "Bubba Long" slogan. Since Watson began playing with a pink driver at the Farmers Insurance Open in January, Ping has donated $10,000, plus $300 for every 300-plus-yard drive Watson "has struck using the club, to the 'Bubba & Friends Drive to a Million' initiative" (GOLF.com, 4/10). GOLFWEEK's James Achenbach wrote even before Watson's victory at the Masters last weekend, there was "plenty of demand for the pink G20." Ping Chair & CEO John Solheim said, "Lots of people wanted it. So we decided to make it available and raise some money for Bubba's charity at the same time" (GOLFWEEK.com, 4/10). Meanwhile, CNBC.com's Darren Rovell wrote, "Don't be surprised if companies that never advertised in golf take a chance on Bubba. He is truly the 'everyman'" (CNBC.com, 4/10).
STAYING TRUE TO HIMSELF: Watson appeared on CNBC's "Power Lunch" yesterday and Rovell noted Watson can "play the role of Happy Gilmore a little bit," as he never took a golf lesson and is "kind of just a free-spirit kind of guy." Rovell: "How much have you embraced that kind of role?" Watson said, "I embrace it a lot. That's who I am, I haven't changed anything. I haven't changed who I am, who my character is or what I do on and off the golf course. I'm Bubba. For me, it's just natural, it's just who I am. I think that people are going to enjoy it more. I think people are going to see the everyday man learning how to play golf himself coming from the family I came from, the small town that I came from. They're going to realize that everybody has a chance to do this." Meanwhile, CNBC's Tyler Mathisen asked, "Are there rules as to where you can wear the green jacket or who can wear the green jacket?" Watson: "There's always rules in everything, but rules sometimes can be broken. Out of respect for Augusta, out of respect for The Masters, out of respect for all the members there, all the workers, they want you to be presentable. So my blue jeans and T-shirts wouldn't work today" ("Power Lunch," CNBC, 4/10). Watson also appeared on CBS' "The Late Show" last night, and when host David Letterman asked him about his "personal approach to golf," Watson described it as "awesome." Letterman: "I mean, after awesome." Watson: "We coined the phrase 'Bubba Golf' because it's just fun. I love the game of golf, I love goofing around, I love just shaping shots. The creativity of golf, every day is a different day because of the weather, the conditions; you never know what's going to happen. So for me, I'm having a blast out there. I'm trying to hit shots, I'm not trying to play it safe, just trying to be aggressive and bury the holes and try to win golf tournaments" ("Late Show," CBS, 4/10). -
NCAA Looking To Hire An Agency To Help Improve Branding, Communications Efforts
The NCAA "is looking for an agency to help improve its branding and communications," according to a document cited by Kunur Patel of AD AGE. The organization is "looking to hire a full-service agency for $1.25 million annually over two years to primarily 'increase awareness of and advocacy for the positive values of intercollegiate athletics.'" The incumbent agency is WPP-owned Y&R, which has "opted not to participate in the review." Patel noted an RFP "was circulated last month," and under consideration for change "will be the NCAA's current, and lengthy, tagline: 'There are more than 400,000 NCAA student-athletes, and most of us will be going pro in something other than sports.'" The agency "will be responsible for extending the PSA campaign -- which traditionally has run on TV with Turner Broadcasting, CBS Sports and ESPN at no cost to the NCAA -- into other media, including digital and social." The RFP states that the association "may choose more than one agency." Patel noted the men's basketball tournament "is not included, as the scope of the RFP does not include championships" (ADAGE.com, 4/10).
Reebok, Nike Settle Litigation Over Sale Of Jets QB Tebow Apparel
Reebok and Nike have "agreed to settle litigation over the sale" of Jets apparel featuring QB Tim Tebow, according to Chad Bray of the WALL STREET JOURNAL. A stipulated judgment filed yesterday indicated that Reebok will recall Jets apparel featuring Tebow's name and number "from its distribution system and agree to repurchase shipped Tebow Jets merchandise from retailers." Reebok also "agreed not to manufacture, market, donate or advertise such merchandise." An agreement between Reebok and the NFLPA to "market merchandise featuring player names and numbers expired on Feb. 28." A separate "decadelong agreement between the apparel maker and the NFL to market NFL jerseys expired on March 31." However, Reebok had "hoped to add Mr. Tebow's name and number to its existing inventory of blank Jets jerseys and other apparel and sell them under a provision of those agreements that allows it to continue to market those items for a limited time frame" (WALL STREET JOURNAL, 4/11). The AP's Larry Neumeister noted U.S. District Court Judge Kevin Castel "immediately blocked Reebok from selling" 6,000 Tebow-Jets jerseys and 25,000 T-shirts it was distributing to stores "while he heard evidence in the case." After a daylong hearing last week, he "left his restraining order in place and announced that he believed Nike would ultimately prevail in its claims" (AP, 4/10).
ENSURING A WINNER: BOXINGINSIDER.com's Charles Jay noted Nike signed Timothy Bradley to a one-year endorsement deal "a few weeks ago, in advance of his June 9 fights against Manny Pacquiao," with whom Nike also has a deal. Nike in the past has been "known to sign a lot of athletes, and this is their way of making sure that they will be on the winning end of that fight, which will undoubtedly lead to something bigger for the winner." For Bradley, the "money part of the thing is a bit unclear right now, but it is known that Nike will supply Bradley with training gear, along with [his] trunks and robe for the fight." Bradley does "not appear to be a potential problem athlete for Nike," while the same cannot be said for Pacquiao, "who is facing tax difficulties, among other things, in his native Philippines, although it is uncertain how much weight Nike really puts on this" (BOXINGINSIDER.com, 4/10). -
Spons-o-Meter: NHL Boasts 23 Official Corporate Sponsors This Season
With the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs set to begin tonight, THE DAILY presents a comprehensive list of official NHL corporate partners for the '11-12 season (THE DAILY).
SPONSOR CATEGORY SINCE NORTH AMERICAReebok Outfitter '03PepsiCo (Pepsi, Gatorade,
Aquafina, Frito Lay)*Soft Drink, Energy Drink, Water, Snack '06Bridgestone* Tire, Winter Classic naming rights '07SiriusXM Satellite Radio '07Ticketmaster Secondary Ticket Provider '07Cisco Technology/Network Solutions '08Compuware* Global Applications, Premiere Series naming rights '09Las Vegas Convention
& Visitors AuthorityHome of NHL Awards '09Starwood Hotels Hotel '09Enterprise Rent-A-Car '10MillerCoors/MolsonCoors Beer '11U.S.-ONLYVerizon* Wireless Service Provider '06McDonald's QSR '07Honda Vehicle '08Discover Credit/Debit/Affinity Card '10Geico Automotive Insurance '10CANADA-ONLYKraft (Nabisco)* Cracker/Cookie/Snack Mix '99Scotiabank* Bank/Financial Services Provider/Affinity Card '07Tim Horton's Coffee/Breakfast/Donut '08Visa* Credit/Debit Card '08Bell Wireless Service Provider '09Hershey's Confections '09Canadian Tire Home Improvement Retailer '10
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Marketplace Roundup
MARKETING magazine's Alex Brownsell noted adidas is "rolling out its biggest UK ad campaign to date with the aim of showcasing British talent and encouraging UK consumers to 'Take The Stage'" in '12. adidas will "launch a 60-second TV ad," created by agency Sid Lee, that will feature Team GB athletes Victoria Pendleton, Louis Smith and Tom Daley. Further TV ads will "promote adidas' Sport, Street or Style product ranges, including its official Team GB kit." MLS Galaxy MF David Beckham will "offer viewers the chance to photograph him on set," while Bulls G Derrick Rose will "invite a winner to play basketball with him in the US." adidas UK Marketing Dir Nick Craggs said the campaign would "celebrate London" (MARKETINGMAGAZINE.co.uk, 4/10).
STUCK IN THE PIT: In Ft. Worth, Carlos Mendez notes NASCAR driver Trevor Bayne is "unable to get sponsorship to race his Nationwide car at Texas Motor Speedway this weekend," and he "can't even say how many more races he'll be able to run the rest of the year." Ford EcoBoost sponsored him for three races, and he had Roush Fenway Racing's 25th anniversary logo "on the hood for the first race." Two weeks ago, he had "backing from yourracecar.com and Crawdads Classics." However, Mendez notes Bayne does "have a Sprint Cup car." His No. 21 Ford, "owned by the Wood Brothers, is entered in Saturday night's Samsung Mobile 500" (FT. WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, 4/11).
DUGOUT DEALS: Rays 3B Evan Longoria joined pilot and aerobatics champion Kirby Chambliss for a ride over Tampa in a custom two-seater Edge 540 plane, marking Longoria's first endeavor as a Red Bull athlete. He joins a roster of athletes including MLB Giants P Tim Lincecum, Clippers F Blake Griffin, Celtics G Rajon Rondo, Nets G Deron Williams, skier Lindsey Vonn, Dolphins RB Reggie Bush and Cowboys LB DeMarcus Ware (Red Bull)....Majestic Athletic's new MLB ads debut this week on MLB broadcasts. The ads from agency Periscope has Red Sox DH David Ortiz and Blue Jays LF Jose Bautista literally "riding the backs" of the fans who wear their jerseys. The ad will run through the '12 season (Terry Lefton, THE DAILY).
NOTES: In Houston, Joseph Duarte cited a source as saying yesterday that Rice Univ. is "close to an apparel agreement for its football program" with adidas. An announcement is "expected soon." The agreement will "begin with football and be a slow rollout that eventually includes all sports on campus" (CHRON.com, 4/10)....Subaru has signed a two-year deal with the MLS Rapids and MLS Real Salt Lake to be the presenting sponsor of the Subaru Rocky Mountain Cup. Real Salt Lake won the first of three rivalry matches at home Saturday (THE DAILY). -
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The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief is a thrilling crime adventure in three episodes from the creators of 'The Book of Unwritten Tales'. Full of twists and turns, it immerses you in both sides of the story, combining thrill-of-the-chase whodunit with the risk and reward of a heist story.
Paris, 1960. Europe is in the grip of the gentleman master thief The Raven. His burglaries are spectacular and he always emerges unscathed. Young hotshot investigator Nicolas Legrand stuns the public when he confronts the master thief and fatally wounds him.
London, 1964. An ancient ruby – one of the legendary 'Eyes of the Sphinx' – is stolen from the British Museum. At the crime scene: a raven feather. Is somebody trying to follow in the Raven's footsteps? – Legrand is back on the case. At the same time in Zurich a phone rings. Constable Anton Jakob Zellner looks up from behind a mountain of files. He has no idea what lies hidden in a bank vault, just a few hundred meters away from him. As he reaches for the receiver his life takes a crucial turn…
Release Dates for The Raven chapters:
Chapter I: The Eye of the Sphinx (Launch July 23, 2013)
Chapter II: Ancestry of Lies (Launch August 27, 2013)
Chapter III: A Murder of Ravens (Launch September 24, 2013)
CPU: 2.0 GHz CPU (x86-compatible)
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8 Series or higher/ATI X1600 or higher (Pixel Shader 3.0)


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Chapter 13 – The Road to Tel Aviv
The car worked its way down the poorly-maintained coastal highway to Tel Aviv, the driver weaving to avoid drifting sand dunes on the road, or hastily-cleared rubble from collapsed overpasses. George was in the front passenger seat, and I in back. The car radio was tuned to a station calling itself the New Voice of Tel Aviv. In between a singularly eclectic collection of songs, an Arabic-accented Hebrew voice read news "from the Northern Province," including updates on the fighting against the "radical Persian-led Shiite coalition." The voice also declaimed, in an appropriately grey government-issued voice, official statements regarding water usage, movement restrictions, and the virtues of cooperation with the authorities for mutual prosperity and safety.
Our driver was a thin, stony-faced man wearing dirty jeans and a rumpled tan t-shirt. He was making a concerted effort to distance himself from any passenger interaction, though I wasn't sure if this was his own initiative, or his employer's instructions. He didn't look at me when I climbed in the cool car, but did exchange a brief, meaningful glance with George. Despite his outward frigidity, I noticed an ironic glint in his eye as he glanced in the rearview mirror. And I watched as his right pinky finger tapped the rhythm on the steering wheel to whatever was on the radio – a sole pinhole leak, or perhaps relief valve, in his emotional pressure suit, I wondered?
As the scene around me unfolded from the happily familiar, through the utterly foreign, and ultimately arriving and remaining in the realm of apocalyptic, nightmarish horror the farther south we travelled, George seemed happy to play the dual role of tour guide and Minister of Propaganda. It was clear that he was intimately familiar with geography and recent history. But it was even clearer that every tragedy he related to me, every outrage he recalled, every veiled lament for better times – all were aimed at swaying my resolve.
The radio announcer finished the news, and Jim Morrison started crooning that the clock said it was time to close now. The driver's pinky began working the steering wheel, silently tapping with the tune, and occasionally bringing in the adjacent ring finger for support.
When I first came to Israel in the mid 1980's, there were two smokestacks at what was later named the "Orot Rabin" power plant near Hadera. They added the third some years later, creating a triad of erect, uncircumcised phalli which greeted all travelers at more or less the halfway point between Tel Aviv and Haifa. Majestically spewing sulfuric smoke – which usually, thankfully, blew out to sea – the plant produced almost a third of the country's electric power. All three smokestacks had collapsed in the Shakeup, falling directly onto the power plant itself, and there was never talk of rebuilding. The Egyptians, George said, wanted a new market for their natural gas-fired power plants – despite being unable to even provide enough electricity for Egypt proper, and lacking the infrastructure for transmission of so much electricity over such a distance. The result was intermittent power in the Protectorate, at best – even where the infrastructure was still intact. And when there was power, George said, the voltage fluctuations resulting from poor transmission fried most home electronics and appliances. Many homes relied on solar power from rewired photovoltaic cells, like I had in Tzippori – here it wasn't illegal. Many – notably the vast majority of people still living in Tel Aviv – simply went without.
As we crawled by the power plant, Jim Morrison faded out, still preaching "learn to forget," and Simon and Garfunkel faded in, belying the fate of a little sparrow, "who's traveled far and cries for rest." The driver's pinky slowed to a gentle walk as he deftly navigated around a burnt-out petrol tanker truck blocking the right lane.
There was a sparse but slow line of cars waiting to pass through the Egyptian checkpoint at the intersection of the coastal highway and Road 65. To the east on Road 65, a long line of dusty crawling vehicles passed by an equally long line of abandoned or burnt out vehicles on the side of the road. To the west, I could see dozens of workers swarming over the giant, twisted frame of Orot Rabin, extracting entrails like some medieval disemboweling. The Egyptians, George said, had been systematically stripping and selling the plant's metal piping. There was still a lot left, apparently. "There's still a lot of everything left," George said, ironically, "but they'll get it all eventually. Building materials, consumer goods, cars, you name it. Remember the looting in Kuwait after the Iraqi invasion? The rape of Israel is biblical by comparison. In Kuwait, they were limited to what wasn't tied down. Here, anything still in one piece after the quake is fair game. This is not a Protectorate, my friend, it's a giant fire sale."
Steven Greenberg is a professional writer and an Israeli. He is also a full-time cook, cleaner, chauffeur, and work-at-home Dad for three amazing young children, and the lucky husband of a loving and very supportive wife. Born in Texas in 1967 and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Steven emigrated to Israel only months before the first Gulf War, following his graduation from Indiana University in 1990. In 1996, Steven was drafted into the Israel Defense Forces, where he served for 12 years as a Reserves Combat Medic. Since 2002, he has worked as an independent marketing writer, copywriter and consultant.


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There are so many choices of cookware in the marketplace that a new cook might not know how to choose. Does it make a difference to prepare a recipe in one pot or another? Yes, it does. Think of the pot as a conductor of heat – already you can perceive some fundamental differences since each recipe calls for a certain type of cooking to come out just right. Below we point out some types of cookware that you should have in your kitchen so that you will have the right utensil for different recipes.
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Lower reservoir for holding water. Inside the base, there is a round piece with holes. Ideal for legumes and chicken for shredded chicken.
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Deep Skillet
Available with or without a lid. Ideal for: deep frying. Not recommended for frying in small amount of oil because it can drown out the food and release liquid.
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Shallow Skillet
Low and round with a long handle. Ideal for: fried foods that use little oil, stir-fried vegetables, fried eggs, farofas (mixture of manioc flour with oil or other ingredients) and foods that do not produce much liquid.
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Comes in different shapes, with side handles or one long handle. Model with grooves allow fat to run off. Ideal for: beef, chicken fillets and grilled meats in general.
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If the recipe does not specify the ideal pot or pan, then use the most traditional of cookware: deep, round, with a handle and lid. Ideal for: Rice, oatmeal and other soft cereals, as well as being the wildcard in the kitchen.
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Casserole Dish
Large and deep with two side handles and a lid. Narrower on top than on the bottom. Ideal for: beans, rice, stews, jams and compotes.
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Pasta Pot
Comprised of a tall stockpot and interior colander, both with side handles. Ideal for: cooking pasta, it can be used for preparing legumes.
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Shallow with low sides. Ideal for: crepes, tapioca, pancakes and fine pasta.
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Steam Basket
An accessory for steaming food. It should be coupled with a pot with a corresponding diameter. Ideal for: legumes shredded chicken.
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Deeper than the casserole dish, with two handles. Ideal for: Feijoadas (Brazilian national bean stew dish), multi-ingredient stews, broths and soups.
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Paella Pan
Shallow, with low sides and flat bottom. Smaller models can be placed in the oven for browning foods. Ideal for: preparing paella.
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With a glass lid, a grate that assists with food preparation and a vessel for steam cooking, the Wok is ideal meats, chicken, roasts, au gratin and fish.
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Works as an oven, as the thickness of the interior walls and of the lid maintain a constant internal temperature. In addition, the nonstick interior allows for cooking various dishes without using oil or other fat.Ideal for: preparing cakes, puddings, meats, pizzas, bread and many other dishes.
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Description: First American edition, INSCRIBED BY CHAGALL AND WITH STUNNING ORIGINAL FULL-PAGE COLOR DRAWING of Moses receiving the tablets on title page. With important provenance. The astonishing original Chagall drawing, which fills nearly the entire title page (10.5x14 inches) depicts Moses receiving the Ten Commandments with an angel to his side. On the right border a dove emerges from a tree and above all is a rich, blue sky. Composed with orange, blue, and green crayons, pencil, and ink. Complete with 16 lithographs in color, 12 in black and white, plus the lithograph cover, all specially created for this book. Also illustrated with reproductions in heliogravure of the 105 etchings made by Chagall for the illustrations of the Bible. Provenance: Inscribed by Chagall: ?Pour Lenette et George Nayor --> NJ 1966 Marc Chagall? and from the collection of Herman Krawitz, former assistant general manager of the Metropolitan Opera House. Krawitz was the son-in-law of the dedicatees Lenette and George Nayor. ?Herman Krawitz worked for the Metropolitan Opera for nineteen years, with nine of those years as Assistant General Manager. During this time he worked closely with Marc Chagall... In 1966, Chagall painted two monumental murals for the outside of the Metropolitan Opera in New York... On display in the lobby, the murals are approximately 30 ft (9.1 m) by 36 ft (11 m) and visible to the outside plaza. The south wall holds the work entitled The Triumph of Music while the north wall contains The Sources of Music? (Llyn Towner, ?Herman Krawitz ?Working with Chagall??). Note: The inscription is dated 1966, the same year Krawitz was working with Chagall on the murals. New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1956. Folio, original pictorial (lithographed) boards, original dust jacket. Book with tape residue to endpapers, otherwise book and lithographs fine; extremely scarce dust jacket (almost never seen) with chipping, edgewear, and damage to spine. A REMARKABLE, ORIGINAL CHAGALL WORK.
Artist or Maker: CHAGALL, MARC
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