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Monday, February 23, 2009
Pajamas in Public? Apparently I Did NOT Get This Fashion Trend Memo
The pajamas in public trend.
Hello people? Pajamas in public. Seriously pajamas are storming the world over, beware Levis your market is being barraged by our friend, flannel comfort and coziness. Now I am no stranger to running out of the house to the post office when I am in my lounge wear in the early evening. Heck I even picked up my daughter with my nightgown tucked into my jeans one day. But I did say tucked in, it looked like a floral shirt peeking out of my jacket. For the record that was just a bad day anyway, the thought of getting out of my pajamas was horrific. But I didn't throw on my slippers and hit the door. I put on jeans! At least I appeared to be put together.
But we have to draw the line. I believe it started with High School aged kids, running out to the library or to Target. Then wham it hit the college scene, then eventually Moms. Sigh. Shameful really. Are we too damn lazy to put on a pair of sweatpants. I rarely leave the house in sweats, but pajamas displayed in public, Never.
This pajamas in public post was inspired by two back to back incidents. I was sitting in the parking lot eating a Hot Fudge Sundae off the dollar menu of a local fast food establishment (if you know me, insert gasp!). This was the day after I tucked my nightie into my jeans to pick up my daughter, so I was still in the dark fog. My youngest was enjoying a Strawberry Sundae when I was wiping her cheek I noticed a mom getting out of her car. She was wearing blue satin pajama bottoms and pink fuzzy slippers, hair up in some disheveled ponytail. She grabs her daughter and heads into the Golden Arches. Hello "Mom In Your Pajamas" at four in the afternoon, there's this thing called a drive thru, you sit in your car, order the food, they hand it to you. No one ever has to know you are in your pajamas, IN PUBLIC.
Then yesterday I witnessed this, the proof the trend is growing. Obviously young men in their twenties, out with their very cute and put together girlfriends also are into the flannel look. Oh and it's hard to tell, but he was wearing his slippers as well.
Is anyone with me on this one. Or do you hate the thought of having to slip out of your flannel, just to go enjoy some lunch or pick up a few things at the grocery store?
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I am so with you. I often drive my kids to school while I'm still in my pajamas, but I go through the car line. I put on a hat and a jacket and I always wear regular shoes, not slippers. I wouldn't do this if I had to get out of my car though!ReplyDelete
Pajamas are for home. Put on some clothes people.
Yes, this KILLS me. I know it's clothes and at least they are covered properly, but c'mon. I have not had the awesome chance to see young men, however I have seen plenty of high school girls sporting this look.ReplyDelete
I'll tell you what, I'm with you...but we are losing:O There is a college campus just a few blocks down from us...that is ALL they wear! I don't get it?ReplyDelete
Ok so once my girl was born i went out twice with slippers - nothing else would fit my big feet, but never Pj's. It's bizarre. Now as mums we all have days it takes us ages to get out of our pj's but to wear them out in public is insane. God i hope this trend doesn't last long although haven't seen any signs of celebs wearing them so who knows!ReplyDelete
First time I saw this was in college when the sorority girls showed up in jammies and smelling like a brewery. I can't stand this look but I am pretty conservative and won't leave the house w/o showering unless it is a REALLY bad day.ReplyDelete
I find this trend to be disrespectful and downright ugly. I am sounding stodgy, aren't I? I don't even wear sweats in public unless I'm going to the gym. PJs belong at home, people! I'm with you on this.ReplyDelete
I'm subscribing to your feed. I love the knee socks.
Guilty as charged, your honor.ReplyDelete
Let me present my case.
While Christmas shopping for my sister, I found us both some really cute striped lounging pants. Pink and red. BOLD. Comfy.
At Costco the other day I found a perfectly matching tank top, exactly the kind I like to wear to yoga.
I paired the two up and went to yoga class last week.
Did I mention it was very comfy?
Ready for sentencing.
This is a trend that I really hate see growing. I won't let either of my girls out of my house in PJs unless they are just going in the car because I have to drive someone somewhere way too early in the morning.ReplyDelete
This trend is alive and well in Utah! And I hate it. I have decided that I am going to photograph these people (and make sure they see me) while laughing my ass off, in the hopes that it will embarrass them enough to stop doing it.ReplyDelete
I totally did that in high school, and college... shit, I think I'm part of the generation that made this popular!ReplyDelete
I don't do it anymore unless I'm pregnant, though.
Seeing as I live in a part of the world where sweat pants get a frown, I don't see this much but PJs in public, ewww....worse than white shoes after Labor Day! (And I hate white shoes after Labor Day!)ReplyDelete
::gulp:: Guilty as charged, I suppose. Now that I think about it, I don't actually do it all that often. But when I do, I'm at least put together (hair and makeup and such), only difference is the jeans are traded for pj's. At least for me it's not laziness...it's that I absolutely love pajama bottoms and tank tops. I would wear them all the time if I could. It's definitely a college thing, rarely did it in high school (only on pajama days) I guess I mostly just wear them around the apartment as long as I have nowhere to go...but once in a while I'll wear them out, just cause I love them and they're comfy. Never really thought too much about it. I definitely will now ;)ReplyDelete
I love pajamas. Especially in winter. I have all sorts of them. But hello, the furthest i will go in them is to dash out to the curb with my trash at 7 in the morning, 15 seconds ahead of the garbage truck. And even then I'm like, don't look at me, DONT LOOK AT ME! Sheesh. Knowing what i wear to bed is for select company, yanno? Like my dogs!ReplyDelete
I rocked the Pj bottoms in HS. Although they were always new ones, not ones I'd word to bed. Now I rarely go out in sweats, I'd not go out in PJ's. At least not if I needed to be seen.ReplyDelete
Are juicy sweatpants considered pajamas?ReplyDelete
I have been known to run to the store in some fairly embarrassing get ups (what I live in the burbs - who cares what they think?) - but never pjs. That's just one step away from underwear.ReplyDelete
OOooohhh, what about risque pj's??? Now that would be pushing it! ;)ReplyDelete
Giggling. I've never seen anyone in slippers, but flannel bottoms I see all the time. I wouldn't do it, but they don't bother me. Then again, I am not exactly (ahem) 'in the fashion know.' In fact, even sans PJs, I sometimes fear I'm being followed by "What Not To Wear."ReplyDelete
Haha don't you love living in Boulder? I bet there's some granola stuck to those PJ pants. my quaint town of Durango was voted "worst dressed town." I guess that happens when 90% of the population's priorities vary between kyaking and snowboarding.ReplyDelete
I was just having this conversation with my 20 year old the other day (who is a fashionista and will not even go out of the house in athletic shoes).ReplyDelete
It really grosses me out to see people in pajama pants, even more so in slippers in public. Do they actually sleep in the pajamas they wear around all day? What about the slippers: sloppy, fuzzy slippers that you then go home and wear around your house? It makes me wonder what kind of living conditions they live in (can you say "Trailer Trash".
Boy did you open a can of worms...I am not usually so judgemental, but people have to think about the impression they give off to others. I'm sure they would claim that they don't care, and that's exactly the message that is being sent!!
My husband and I have a thing about this. I can't stand it. Have we lost all social graces at this point? PLEASE get dressed before you leave your house! I don't care if you're too cool for school.ReplyDelete
My favorite Jammie guy is Julian Schnabel. His wife designed his going out jams. Now the pressure is on all wives to do the same. Mine refuses. Read more here.ReplyDelete
This cracks me up. I've only seen high school girls doing this, and I think that they are the only ones that can really get away with it. When I think back to some of the things I wore in public in HS, I just have to laugh. (Boxers, anyone?) Now I can't even leave the house without a shower!ReplyDelete
I know, this is an "old" post but I just found it.ReplyDelete
I just wanted to add that it had gotten so bad at our area schools that this past fall, the school board added "pj bottoms" to the list of "what is not allowed to be worn to school". I must admit that every now and then on a Saturday when I don't plan on leaving the house, I throw on a pair of pj's BUT I would never leave the house in them and there is NO WAY that I would ever allow my dauaghter to attend school in them (even before the rule).

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I teach writing at a high school in Japan. Last week I gave my students a lesson about the use of count vs. noncount nouns which included the different uses of some vs. any (some used in the positive sense and any in the negative). I included in the lesson lots of practice questions. I teach the lesson in Enlgish, though I sometimes revert to Japanese when I feel it best. My Japanese language ability is probably at the intermediate level.
After class two female students approached me with some questions about the lesson. They were confused about the use of some vs. any and I told them that the rule I gave them should be considered not absolute since there are many exceptions in English grammar. We use a English Grammar Text (Boost Grammar) and a writing book for Japanese classes (Magic Hat) which has the English lessons with Japanese explantations. I told these students that one of the four Japanese English teachers at the school could give them a far more clear and cogent explanation to their grammar question than I could, since my mixed English and Japanese explanation seemed to confuse them more. I also recommended they buy a good Japanese book of English grammar.
In the class I do try to provide the students with lots of hands on grammar practice in order to help them learn by example (induction). However, I feel a bit like I am not meeting there learning needs as an instructor when I cannot provide them with clear explanations. I know from my own experience learning Japanese here how difficult it is in an all Japanese language class with a teacher who cannot speak English when I have a question for the teacher and he/she cannot answer it in English.Any advice would be appreciated.


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- Did you clean and lube the gun according to the manufacturers recomendations before you shot it?
- Did you try more than 1 type of ammo before you gave the gun back?
- What kind of ammo were you using?
If it wasn't cleaned and lubed before you shot it, that could be the reason for your malfunctions. The other thing that sounds odd is that you said the primers on rounds that didn't fire had a good skrike mark from the firing pin. That would lead me to believe the ammo you were using wasn't so good.
It sounds like the shop is willing to help you out a bit by sending it back for you. I would stay positive until you have reason to worry. I'm sure the factory is going to give your gun a pretty good going-over and will test fire it before they send it back.
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I got a new mini-laptop today!!:D its got a 7 inch screen, runs xp sp2, webcam, wi-fi, 1 gig ram, and a whopping 4 gig solid state hard drive!!!
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I got a new mini-laptop today!!:D its got a 7 inch screen, runs xp sp2, webcam, wi-fi, 1 gig ram, and a whopping 4 gig solid state hard drive!!!
wow, that's pretty cool, never seen one that small, how much?
Oooo... the Eee's are nice toys.
That is sweet dude!
thats cool never seen one that small before
$400 smackers!! they have them on www.newegg.com from 299.99 to 499.99 depending on options...
Looks cool... but, how do you type? Don't your fingers get tangled up? LOL
its not that bad... Im not the best typist anyways, so now I can tell people its not my fault... its the keyboard! :) its always good to have an excuse to fall back on!!
Thats what I was going to say, I've got gigantic palms, and long fingers, and I still can't hit the right keys on the large keyboards sometimes. :lol (I just blame my gigantic palms. :lol )
it's so cute!
Very nice, quite fond of them mini computers. I've been thinking of getting one like that for taking to school, writing notes, etc. You can practically fit it in your pocket :P
Nice mini laptop! Did you un-install the OS that came with it and installed XP? Coz I saw those at Tigerdirect but they only have the Linux OS on them though.
How much hard drive space do you have left after installing xp? What is the screen resolution?
you can get it both ways. I got mine @best buy with xp preloaded for $399.99 the only thing I else I did was add ram. it comes with 512mb. screen resolution is 800x480 but you can run 800x600, you just have to scroll the screen up and down a little. after installing office, avg, yahoo messenger, firefox, vlc media player and k-lite co-deck pack I have 1.2 gigs free and i got a 4gig sd card installed for the d drive and also an 8 gig pen drive for more storage, and if i ever need to dock it to my main computer i have a 750 gig external that backs up all my goodies! another neat feature is it has no moving parts! no ide/sata hard drive. it uses solid state memory, which is faster then typical drives, and doesn't even have a fan.
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Seriously? This car has 295,000 miles on the engine and major drivetrain components. Trust me--I know the eta motors have a reputation for being long-lived. But 300k = time for a minor or major rebuild if it hasn't had anything done already.
"Perfect candidate for a full restoration" does not = uber-reliable daily driver in my book.
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As in what overall length it must be and what barrel length has to be to not be considered an SBR.
Also, do you think a lcking type bolt would be a must for it to work in .45?
Because I am thinking of designing it in .45 instead so I can use the M1911 magazine to build it. I wanna use an existing magazine and I love the .45.


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I am in the process of building a 212th Clone Trooper. (Cody's guys) I have a bunch of different parts from a bunch of different people. I am making the armor very very weathered. Not just black, but I'm also incorporating dirt. The reddish brown dirt of Utapau.
Here are the parts that are done:
Helmet (except for mesh behind the teeth)
I have the chest and back painted and weathered with dirt, still need to go over and scrape the orange and add some black.
I'll add pics of my finalized stuff soon hopefully. Thanks
Here's what the helmet started out as:
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The Sig 226 is rock solid. Lots of my LEO friends swear by it. I would recommend buying a good used one via 1) gunbroker.com, or 2) a local dealer who caters to LEOs, because there's probably a few good used ones on consignment as officers trade up or whatever.
There around, just have to look a bit.
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USFWS warns hunters about baited fields
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By RICHARD HINTON
As the early Canada goose season nears its Friday opener, migratory game bird hunters need to make sure they aren't set up in a baited field.
That's the word in this drought year from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Many farmers' fields yielded stunted small grains that weren't harvested, especially in the southern part of North Dakota, Rich Grosz, the USFWS special agent in Bismarck, said Wednesday.
"If the farmer doesn't harvest and goes typically to discing, tilling or things of that nature, it makes a baited field because it was never harvested," he said.
Manipulating a field increases loose grain availability on the ground and creates an unfair advantage to the hunter, Grosz explained. Agricultural crops include wheat, corn, barley, oats, flax, beans, peas and similar crops. Manipulation practices can be rolling, burning, discing, flattening, mowing, brush-hogging or similar actions, he said.
Species covered by the baiting regulations are ducks, geese, cranes, swans and coots. Resident game birds, such as pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse or Hungarian partridges, are not affected by baiting, Grosz said.
Wheat and other small grain crops were especially affected by heat and drought in the southern portions of North Dakota and much of South Dakota, Grosz added.
"The primary focus is small grains, but it could be corn up in northern North Dakota that did not produce and was zeroed out," he said.
Hunters should inspect a field to see if it has been harvested or just knocked down, Grosz said.
"If hunters still are not sure, contact the landowner or whoever has control over that land and ask them, 'Did you harvest that crop?' Do some homework," he continued. "If hunters do that, a lot of these concerns or questions will be abated."
Grosz compares an agricultural cycle not impacted by perverse weather conditions to three links to a chain.
"First there's normal agriculture planting, then there is a normal agriculture harvest at the right time of year and with the right type of machinery to remove grain from the field. Then there's normal post-harvest manipulation," he said.
For many producers this year, the sequence was broken because the harvest didn't happen.
"That's causing the baiting situation," he said. "We're trying to get sportsmen and women to keep those three things in mind. You have to form a circle."
And these fields will be deemed baited next spring too.
Being the drought is from TX to the CA border, and this is a Federal law, beware in the other states too.
And remember--it is not just the feed field that is off limits, but their travelling to and from their roost to the feed field are off limits too per the Federal laws on baited fields. So running traffic if they are headed to the baited field is not legal either.


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German Chancelor Angela Merkel became the first prominent world leader who has decided to boycott opening ceremonies at the Olympic Games to protest China's brutal suppression of Tibetan protestors. She joins Poland's prime Minister Donald Trusk and President Vaclav Klaus of the Czech Republic who earlier announced their decisions to avoid being at the opening events of the Olympics in Beijing. "The presence of politicians at the inaugaration of the Olympics seems inappropriate," said Trusk. Merkel outraged Chinese officials a few months ago by receiving the Dalai Lama and having discussions with the Tibetan leader.
China is too powerful a nation to snub indefinitely. The world may express sorrow at what has transpired in Tibet, but the reality is little can be done to aid the oppressed people of Tibet. Heck, we Americans have been lied to and oppressed by the Bush administration and everyone seems perfectly content to meet with him. No one appears to worry about the Americans who have been brutalized by five years of a war based on lies.


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Im buying stuff from guys on the forum but havent posted yet ....I typically just stalk forums. I almost have everything(98% I think)....booboo fett items, woodsman, asok, MOW pack etc. But, figured I would get my 5 posts out of the way so I could participate in a forum for a change.
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With Jets owner Woody Johnson telling the NFL Network that Mark Sanchez will compete for the starting job, NFL.com's Kimberly Jones reports one NFL executive predicts David Garrard will be New York's Week 1 starter. Rookie Geno Smith is also in the QB battle.
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Imagine the New York tabloids should this scenario play out. Hard imagining it happening, however, as long as Sanchez remains on the roster. Garrard is 35, hasn't played in a regular season game since 2010 and has dealt with significant knee and back injuries. Always underrated even when a viable starter in Jacksonville, but let's see what Garrard can do before predicting he takes over as starter. Oh, even if he does, fantasy owners should not contemplate such a move. We'll give Smith the second best odds to start after Sanchez, though said odds are not very high. None of this is because Sanchez is all that awesome, but rather because he gets paid like he is.


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(left) Yellow silk faille dress, circa 1770, USA (possibly); (right) yellow silk men's coat, circa 1790, USA (possibly)
1700s trend: Yellow
In the 18th century, an influx of imported Far Eastern arts to Europe created a fashion for chinoiserie (Chinese-influenced design) and the color yellow, an auspicious hue the Chinese associated with the emperor. Previously used by the Catholic church to mark heretics, the sunny tone was reinvented in European courts as a symbol of power, wealth and stylishness (also true if you were wearing it in spring 2013).
Tartan silk dress, circa 1812, Scotland
1800s trend: Tartan
Waverley and other 19th-century novels by Sir Walter Scott piqued an interest in Scottish culture on both sides of the Atlantic. Once the British royals got on board with the print (originated by Highland clans), its favor was secured. King George IV adopted it as his official dress after an 1822 visit to Scotland, and in 1856, Queen Victoria had her Scottish estate house, Balmoral Castle, fitted out with tartan upholstery, curtains and carpet.
Evening gown, silk satin, rhinestone, circa 1930, USA, gift of Lucinda S. Day
1930s trend: Glamour
During the Depression, people escaped wholeheartedly into the glam world of Hollywood, taking their style cues from screen sirens like Greta Garbo and Joan Crawford. The starlets didn't wear elegant, bias-cut floor-length frocks just for show—their costume designers realized that a shimmery, rhinestone-studded silk-satin gown like this one would contrast well against a dark background (or a man's suit) in black-and-white films.
(left) Oscar de la Renta, circa 1963, USA, gift of Diana Vreeland; (right) Emilio Pucci, circa 1970, Italy, Gift of Robert Wells in memory of Lisa Kirk
1960s trend: Exoticism
Modern long-haul air travel is a singularly heinous ordeal, but in the swinging '60s it was a romantic pastime reserved for the jet set. As part of the exhibit, a clip from HBO documentary In Vogue: The Editor's Eye explains the magazine's initiative under then–editor-in-chief Diana Vreeland to utilize far-flung locales for fashion shoots. On display nearby is a foreign-flavored vestment plucked from Vreeland's own wardrobe: a burnt-orange Oscar de la Renta kaftan.
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For those who haven't yet seen it.
This is shown on the last two seconds of an easter egg found on the Blue Harvest DVD. (go into features, and click on the area where Meg rears her head.) The next episode (ESB) will be called "Something something something... Dark Side" A clear reference to a past Family Guy joke about the Emperor's formula for good dialog. I apologize for the low quality, as the image is scaling upwards for the 2sec it is shown, so it's hard to get a clear screen cap. There are also videos floating around on YouTube of this short clip.
(Sad that they still can't put the right blaster with the right suit... did anybody else have no idea the giant chicken's name is Ernie? Apparently, it's revealed when him and his wife take Peter out to dinner. For some reason the jet pack and rangefinder are way off. But I'm not about to argue the accuracy of a Fett suit worn by a chicken... at least he's still got the toe-spikes... somewhat...)


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I've been using a bunch of 4-ways for a few years now. I'm pretty happy with them. The only thing is with 2 frames, they can get pretty congested rather quickly if you don't keep the queens moving. http://forum.beemaster.com/index.php/topic,16515.0.html
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Step 1: Learn all about sediment
One sign of excessive sediment buildup is a popping or rumbling sound coming from your water heater. That's the sound of steam bubbles percolating up through the muck. On a gas water heater, the sediment creates hot spots that can damage the tank and cause premature failure. On an electric water heater, sediment buildup can cause the lower heating element to fail. So flushing offers a payback in lower energy bills and extended heater life.
However, if you've never flushed your water heater, or haven't done it in years, you could be in for a nasty surprise. As soon as you open the drain valve, the sediment will likely clog it and prevent you from closing the valve all the way after it's drained. Then you'll have sediment buildup and a leaking water heater. We'll show you the best way to drain the sediment out of even the most neglected heater and save a $200 service call. You'll need about $40 in plumbing parts from a home center, a garden hose, a wet vacuum, pliers and a pipe wrench.
Step 2: Buy the parts
Not only will an old drain clog up, but you won't be able to suck debris through its small opening. The key is to build a new drain valve with a 3/4-in. full-port brass ball valve with threaded ends, a 3-in. x 3/4-in. galvanized nipple, and a 3/4-in. MIP x G.H. garden hose adapter (one choice is the BrassCraft/Plumbshop No. HU22-12-12TP).
Then build a shop vacuum adapter. If your shop vacuum has a 2-1/2-in. hose, buy a converter to reduce it to 1-1/4-in. (the Shop Vac No. 9068500 is one option). Then assemble a vacuum hose-to-plumbing adapter with a 1-1/4-in. x 1-1/2-in. female PVC trap adapter, a 3/4-in. MIP x 1/2-in. barb fitting, a second 3/4-in. x 3-in. nipple and a 24-in. piece of 1/2-in. I.D. vinyl tubing.
Step 3: Start the draining process
Shut off the gas or electricity to the water heater and open a hot water faucet and let it run full blast for about 10 minutes to reduce the water temperature in the tank. Then shut off the cold water valve at the top of the tank and attach a garden hose to the existing drain valve and route it to a floor drain. (Use a kitchen colander to catch the sediment so it doesn't clog the floor drain.) Then open a hot water faucet on an upper floor and the water heater drain valve. Let the tank drain until sediment clogs the valve and reduces the flow. Then close the upstairs hot water faucet and water heater drain valve.
Next, you'll remove the clogged drain valve and swap in the new full-port valve. But first, remove the blow-off tube and the temperature pressure release (TPR) valve and apply suction to the tank so you won't get soaked when you yank the old drain valve.
Step 4: Replace the old drain valve with a full-port brass ball valve
Unfortunately, most water heaters come with crummy drain valves. And once you open them to drain the sediment, the debris clogs the valve, keeping it from sealing. But you can replace the crummy factory drain valve with a full-port ball valve.
While applying suction through the TPR port with a shop vacuum, unscrew and remove the valve by turning the plastic nut behind the knob. If the valve breaks, don't panic. Saw the broken portion with a hacksaw blade until you hit metal threads. Then use a hammer and screwdriver to chip out the pieces.
Remove the ball valve handle after you flush the water heater, especially if the water heater is located where people could walk by it and accidentally bump the handle. The valve could open and release scalding water, causing serious burns. (Twist-tie the handle to the valve so you don't lose it.)
Step 5: Finish by removing the remaining sediment
Remove the vacuum hose from the TPR port and flush the tank. Most of the sediment will flush out through the full-port valve. To remove the rest, open the cold water valve at the top of the tank in short bursts to blast it toward the drain. If you still can't get the last bit out, try vacuuming it using the 1/2-inch vinyl tubing and barbed fitting.
When you're done, close the ball valve and leave it in place. But remove the lever handle to prevent accidental opening. Then reinstall the TPR valve and blow-off tube. Refill the water heater and turn on the gas or electricity, and you'll be back in hot water without all the noise.


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Barry Weisbord signed the ticket, on behalf of celebrity chef Bobby Flay, for the 10-year-old mare by Tarr Road. My White Corvette was not mated in 2008 since her weanling filly by Lion Heart was a May foal. She was consigned by Hunter Valley Farm, agent.
Through the first three days, Keeneland has sold a total of 523 horses for $114,725,000, down 48.1 percent from last year's $221,137,000 when 638 horses sold. The average of $219,359 was down 36.7 percent from $346,610 in 2007, while the median of $125,000 decreased 34.2 percent from last year's $190,000.
"In general, given the state of the world today, it was a very good session," said Geoffrey Russell, Keeneland's director of sales. "What is good is that there is active trade here; and active trade with an international feel."
Woodland Farm, the day's leading buyer, purchased the session's second-, third- and fourth-highest priced horses, paying $500,000 for Capeside Lady, in foal to Empire Maker; $385,000 for Sacred Feather, in foal to Giant's Causeway; and $375,000 for Princess Patricia, in foal to Hard Spun.
Graded stakes winner Capeside Lady, a seven-year-old mare by Cape Town, was consigned by Dapple Stud, agent.
The six-year-old Sacred Feather is by Carson City out of graded stakes winner Marianna's Girl, and a half-sister to such stakes winners as Marastani, Christine's Outlaw, and Crimson Classic. Princess Patricia, a five-year-old mare by Aptitude, is a half-sister to recent Emirates Airlines Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) winner Forever Together. Both mares were consigned by Nursery Place, agent.
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Storms and Climate Change
The analysis in Fig. 2 indicates a systematic tendency where the strongest winds associated with tropical storms have been in the most recent decades. The graphic also shows a deepening of the minimum pressure over time, i.e. an indication of increased severity – at least if the data represents what actually happened in the past. This trend is consistent with the model results of Knutson & Tuleya (2004) and with a recent statement made by Trenberth, disputed by Chris Landsea. On the one hand, the data presented in Fig. 2 seem to speak for themselves, suggesting there has been a trend in cyclone severity. Fig. 1, on the other hand, suggests there is little indication of a trend. The impression we get from the two figures seem to be contradicting, and we should rightly ask: Are the data consistent, and is their quality reliable? Before 1950, the data is scarce, especially with respect to pressure observations. The wind data is probably less accurate in the early part of the record also. Question is, was there a trend before 1950, or were the minimum pressure values more stable then?
In an independent study, Gettleman et al. (2002) noted a 0.4 degC/decade trend in the dew-point temperature in the 1958-1997 radiosonde observations from the Tropics. They found indications that the Convective Available Potential Energy (CAPE) may have increased. The CAPE and dew-point temperature are independent measurements that can give us clues about cyclone trends, but they are also a potential indicator of climate change.
World-wide trends?
The media attention on tropical cyclones was not been limited to the U.S., south Atlantic or Japan. Australia, has recently been ravished by Tropical Cyclone Ingrid, which was "unusual in that it is the only cyclone in recorded history to impact, as a severe tropical cyclone, on the coastline of three different States or Territories".
Other storms
The issue of storm trends and global warming has also received attention in Europe. A fairly recent devastating storm over Fance (December 26-27, 1999) made the headlines. Mid-latitude storms, such as those sweeping over western Europe, are distinct to tropical cyclones (more about this later). Some researchers have found that the frequency of mid-latitude storms may have dropped slightly over the European continent, but there have also been indications that the frequency of storms has increased elsewhere (the North Atlantic storm track – Iceland/Norwegian sea). Geng & Sugi (2001) noted an upward trend in the number of North Atlantic storms, albeit with strong decade-to-decade variations. The storm activity around Scandinavia during the most recent winter (2004-2005) was unusually high, and there was a great deal of media attention on the storm trains. These systems were responsible for a mild winter over northern Europe for most of the winter (in fact, March was colder than the other winter months, which is unusual) as well as extensive damage in southern Sweden.
Theoretical considerations
Why do we think that tropical cyclones would change because of a global warming? We have some basic physics-based principles that may possibly provide some insight. The main driving mechanism for all storms is the condensation of water vapour releasing energy/heat. Temperature differences cause instabilities and drive winds, and unstable disturbances grow into powerful storms. Tropical cyclones differ from mid-latitude storms in their primary driving mechanism. So-called 'baroclinic instabilities' are more important for the mid-latitude storms, whereas plain convective instabilities are the primary cause for the tropical cyclones – such as an increase in the CAPE.
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IT decision-makers in state and local government think budget constraints are the biggest threat to their respective IT organizations and federal-level IT leaders claim cyberattacks are their biggest threat, according to a new survey released by Cisco.
The survey, released on Thursday, Oct. 3, was conducted by nonpartisan research firm Clarus Research Group, and consisted of responses gathered from 400 federal, state and local government decision-makers through online and telephone interviews, according to Cisco.
According to Cisco executives, this is their most comprehensive survey to date pertaining to public-sector IT. Questions covered an array of topics including broadband, software defined networking and law enforcement technologies.
But results showed a heavy focus on cybersecurity matters in government. Although 35 percent of respondents said budget constraints were the biggest threat to their IT infrastructure, 17 percent said that cyberattacks were the biggest threat, and 22 percent of respondents volunteered that all options offered on the survey (budget constraints, cyberattacks, limited bandwidth, increased demand for constituent services and employee personal devices) are collectively considered the greatest threat to IT organization.
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Dan Lohrmann, Michigan's chief security officer, agreed that the percentages sounded accurate for the government space and that his IT organization plans to make cybersecurity investment one of its top priorities.
"The ever-changing landscape of cyberthreats means that further upgrades are imperative," Lohrmann said. "In Michigan, we will be making investments in all three [cybersecurity, cloud and networking]."
Efforts to combat cyberattacks are being led at the federal level, although more state and local governments are making cybersecurity a bigger priority, said Kim Majerus, vice president of state and local government and education for Cisco. Majerus added that CIOs that run state networks, in particular, are putting more energy into cybersecurity, looking to the federal government for best practices.
And ramping up these efforts will mean more investment. To strengthen cybersecurity efforts, the federal government intends to spend more than $13 billion in cybersecurity, $1 billion more than what it currently spends, according to the fiscal 2014 budget.
Larry Payne, vice president of the federal organization for Cisco, said survey results showed that IT leaders find the issue of cybersecurity to be bigger than just the technology, but that enforcement and training around cybersecurity is equally important.
"I think [IT officials] do see cyber as much broader than a technology problem. It's also about policy, it's about your process," Payne said. "I think that's the key that we found is there is no single answer to the cybersecurity issue; it's really about a holistic view."


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Editor's note: Turfgrass maintenance programs vary by region, due to soil types and grass species. The Mesquite (Texas) Parks and Recreation Department's maintenance program is based on native clay soil fields with common Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon).
It generally costs much less to operate a well-maintained field than to start over each time a season begins. Knowing this, the Mesquite (Texas) Parks and Recreation Department invested years of field trials and product and equipment testing to devise a program that consistently produces an aesthetically pleasing field that's safe for all participants.
The following are best practices used by the department that can help you get your fields in shape — and keep them that way.
Soil testing. The first step in any good maintenance program is to test soil samples. Because soil types and nutrient levels can fluctuate from field to field, and even on different sections of one field, soil test results will give you a starting point for your program, including determining fertilization methods (see page 26), to ensure proper turf growth.
Samples should be taken from various locations throughout the field, and individual fields at each location should have their own samples. Run additional tests once or twice throughout the growing season to ensure that your fertilization program is producing the desired results.
Mesquite's parks and recreation department sends samples to the Soil and Crop Science Lab at Texas A&M University's College Station campus for testing. The laboratory, which is among the best soil testers in the nation, charges $75/sample. Samples can be mailed to the laboratory from anywhere in the United States.
Fertilization. Although an important component to any turfgrass program, fertilization can cause problems if applications are not properly calculated according to soil test results. For instance, too much fertilizer causes excessive growth, which increases mowing frequency, clipping production, and possibly scalping. It may also cause disease. Too little fertilizer creates a weak turf that won't hold up to play very well, with slow recovery time. Turf will also turn a light yellowish green from a lack of nitrogen.
Mesquite's program includes applying a 21-0-0 (21% nitrogen, 0% phosphorus, 0% potassium) fertilizer in June and July and a 20-5-10 formulation in April and October. The first and last application dates may vary due to weather patterns. Nitrogen is applied in a 50% sulfur-coated urea, slow-release formula. An additional application of fertilizer or iron may be applied before state- or national-level tournaments to deepen the color of turfgrass.
Mowing. The turfgrass type at your facility will dictate mowing frequencies and heights. For instance, of the most common types, hybrid Bermuda thrives in ¼- to 1-inch mowing heights, St. Augustine requires 2 to 3 inches, and common Bermuda between 1 and 2 inches. Because Mesquite's turfgrass is common Bermuda, the department's mowing height is 1.5 inches, which is also an ideal height for sports. Employees mow a minimum of two times per week — three when time permits — and alternate mowing patterns each mowing cycle to eliminate the development of grain.
Keeping blades sharp is critical, regardless of mowing equipment such as reels, flails, or rotary. Sharp blades cut the turfgrass, instead of tearing it. A jagged tear is harder to heal and invites disease and insects.
Water conservation. As an industry, we tend to apply more water than needed to produce healthy turf. As a general rule, apply 1 inch of water each week during the summer. Take into account any rainfall, and reduce irrigation accordingly.
Watering should be monitored daily — this includes the entire site, not just one area. Most sites have dramatic soil changes across a playing field that require different watering frequencies and amounts, so don't assume a 30-minute/ station schedule is necessary for all watering stations. Perform an irrigation audit to find inefficiencies in your system.
Mesquite currently has all athletic fields on Weathermatic's Valcon System, a central control system to monitor flow, control the watering from a central office, and receive daily run reports via computer. The system shuts water off if something is operating improperly and then sends a report to the office.
No two stations water on the same run-time at any of Mesquite's sports facilities. This is because of soil variations, sunlight variations, system performance, etc. The fields are watered twice a week with a deep watering cycle — longer run times to let the water penetrate deep into the soil versus short run times that only get the surface wet — and sometimes two cycles in one night to allow water to soak in between cycles to reduce runoff.
Aeration. This is the most important step in a maintenance program. Soil compaction results in a thin and weakened turf, which facilitates unhealthy growing conditions and increases chances of injuries.
Mesquite uses an Aerway-manufactured slicer with sports tines to aerate fields twice a month, 10 months out of the year. Employees can aerate and constituents can play the same night with little disruption to the playing surface. Staff members occasionally top dress with organic matter and/or sand to help decrease the amount of compaction between aeration cycles based upon type of play and usage.
Herbicides. If you properly maintain turfgrass through all of the steps above, you will find that you have minimal insect and weed issues.
Mesquite Parks & Rec staff uses an integrated pest management approach to all herbicide and insecticide use: Any spraying tasks generally consist of spot spraying with a backpack sprayer so the herbicide can be applied only where it is needed. Boom spraying or large broadcast spraying is only performed when applying pre-emergents to obtain complete coverage.
The key to a good turf maintenance program is an ongoing commitment to the program you establish. Continually educate and train staff so the program can be successfully accomplished.
The best sources of information are within your industry — through industry associations, networking with others, and asking questions. Also, take incremental steps when establishing a program to find out what is best for your individual circumstances.
— Sales (firstname.lastname@example.com)yfvdfdzdrbywwacuw is manager of park services, municipal arborist, and golf course superintendent for Mesquite Parks and Recreation, Texas. This article originally appeared as a Web extra for the 2011 PUBLIC WORKS Manual.


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No empire has existed over time and there is scant likelihood, the American version of empire will endue throughout this century. A report by the National Intelligence Council(NIC)entitled: "Global trends 2025: A World Transformed" projects a dramatic decline in the ability of the United States to exert its power unless working with other nations. The analysis foresees a fragmented world where conflict over scarce resources is on the rise and international agencies are unable to exert power. The spread of nuclear weapons is forecast as technology becomes more available to many nations. The NIC believes wealth is spreading from the west to the east along with the inability of any single nation to exert its power over other nations. The Bush dream of unilateral American action is doomed to the dustbin of history.
The NIC also provides images of potential natural disasters such as hurricanes fueled by global warming placing parts of Manhattan island under water and causing the evacuation of thousands of people. In the last NIC report made in 2004, the US under the brave leadership of presidents like George Bush ruled the world. Such are the dreams of yesterday.


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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Wonder Women...LOL
I have no idea how this happened??? I was only sweeping and then snap I broke my broom. So my new name is Wonder Women! LOL I guess I will be shopping for a new broom tomorrow. :)
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- Shannon Milholland said...
Clearly you don't know your own strength... :) That is very funny but really a new broom can bring a woman much joy so I hope you find a great one!
- September 28, 2011 at 10:08 PM
- Daisy said...
Haha, I hate when things like that happen because I will keep using it until I get really annoyed.
- September 29, 2011 at 3:34 PM
- Praises from a Wife and Mommy! said...
Haha, I used it again today and I am super annoyed! Going shopping tonight to get a new one!
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I've had a email from sidewinder, my rotj EE-3, is on its way :)
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I've had a email from sidewinder, my rotj EE-3, is on its way :)
WOW, what can I say this kits a work of art :thumbsup
can someone pm the link to these kits i am interested in purchasing one. thanks PF
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ROTJ EE-3 Blaster Kit ==> ROTJ Recipe
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It looks really good! Congratulation for this acquisition! Now on to the assembly and painting...
ive started on the blaster, its a very clean cast , hardly any clean up reguired on the main pieces, i made the trigger usable as i intend to add either the parts from the hasbro fett blaster so i get the blaster sound or go all out and fit the blastercore sound board from plecterlabs,, its mainly a straight build from the kit , the only other mod was to remove the molded screw heads from the scope mounts and fit real ones , here are a few pictures of my progress so far
sorry about the pic quality i used my phone camera, oh yes i did remember to add the two cross head screws in the stock butt
Nice one.
time for a update , I am going for the way I think boba fetts blaster would of looked instead of how it looked in the films , I started with a coat of matt black ,then drybrushed the raised areas with silver (boltgun metal) , then gave it several washes with black and brown inks , and when I was happy with the look sealed it with a few coats of purity seal ,which is a semi gloss varnish, the stock was treated the same apart from using dark chestnut for the washes ,I still need to add some gloss black circles to the eye pieces on the sights, I use photograph negatives for this
Looks excellent dude.....
Man, that blaster is amazing! I gotta get a kit from Sidewinder!
So cool!
thanks for the comments guys
Very nice!!!!!
Awesome Ice'm you've done a great job on a great piece of kit
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I would be very back and forth on this one too. It's an incredibly tough call. But no need to rush, either.
On the chopper gun construction, it was not just the decks but the hulls as well. I have noticed a distinct lack of information concerning hull construction/lay-up schedule details on their website, which makes me suspicious. All I've been able to find is this statement: "The GRP hull is reinforced with a grid structure at floor level to give it increased stiffness."
For the tender, probably the two most important items would be a good anchor/rode system and a VHF. Flares and emergency water next. It's not a bad idea to have these regardless of the draft of your mothership, though.
John - Yes, we've given a lot of thought to the list, and that list only represents about half of our interests. We have a much bigger list that we use when we're doing a walk through of a boat.
Yes, the short draft was listed as a "must have" on the list, however that's the reason I kicked off this thread. We're reconsidering that as a primary requirement.
With regards to the decks, I'll have to ask about what they were doing in 2000. I'm surprised to hear they were using a chopper gun when you look at the quality of everything else!
Good point on equipping the tender properly. My son wants me to get one with a console! I'd rather spend my money elsewhere, but flares and GPS might not be a bad idea. I'd have to get a lockable box for the stuff though.
Based on the research we've done thus far, it looks like the east coast of the US and the Bahamas might be our only major issues. We won't be able to gunkhole with it.
I'm so back and forth with making this decision! I'm definitely not sold on it yet.
|We've talked quite a bit with Thom Wagner from Passport and had felt the 515CC would be the perfect boat. Unfortunately, with recent price changes, it's just outside the budget we set for ourselves. We want to hold true to the budget so we don't put ourselves in a potentially bad financial place. We want to save the majority of our funding for the trip itself. We'd love to buy a used 515CC, but there aren't any on the market at this point. We've looked at other Passports but none have met our requirements. I sure wish they did though, as we love our 40!!!
I've been watching from afar and I have just one question.
Why is another Passport not an option?
I guess everything is still an option at this point.
After all you do state that you are concidering semi-custom new, which is what the Pasport is. I like the looks of the Vista 515CC. Nice boat.
Also love the HR, good luck in your decision.
I perused your list and it's apparent you've put a lot of thought into this. I do notice that the HR53 doesn't meet some of the primary requirements, notably the draft. Which is a fairly significant criteria, I would think. Just a few more things to consider as you weigh the draft issue:
Yes, you can get a bigger dinghy/outboard and make the longer trip back and forth to shore, but long dinghy rides can be a major drag, especially at night. With kids aboard, in some locations it might often mean that you're out beyond the swimming/play zones where other families will have anchored. Also consider the real possibility that you could have engine trouble enroute and be sure to equip your tender accordingly (safety/survival/comm equipment).
On the plus side, she'll probably sail to weather like anything -- a useful virtue for sure.
Is HR still subcontracting their hull/decks? Last time I looked at them seriously (a number of years ago) the company that was providing the hull/decks was building them with a chopper gun, which surprised me given the HR reputation, and it was a bit of a turn-off for me. Otherwise, these seem like nice solid boats.
John -
I spend a more than a few hours a week looking through YachtWorld at boats that meet our criteria . Some people would consider it fun, but I'm starting to tire of it! My usual search parameters are: 1) 48'-58' length, 2) Built between 1984 and 2008, 3) Cost between $300k and $800k, 4) Located in the US, and 5) Cruiser, Racer/Cruiser, Center-Cockpit, Pilothouse, Deck Salon as valid boat types. Currently that shows 168 boats. I've then removed boats from manufacturers I don't recognize (and don't show up as good in Google searches), and boats that I would consider more coastal (Beneteau, Jeanneau, Hunter, etc.). I remove boats that focus on the quality of the varnish on the exterior (we won't keep it up and I can't do that to a showpiece of a boat). I remove boats that I don't like the shape of (Amel and Mac 26's). I remove boats that cost $350k and I'll have to put $300k into in order to refit, since I'll never ever see that money back, vs a boat that costs $300k-$400k and is almost ready to go (although resale value is VERY low on the consideration list). I remove boats that need a lot of TLC. I remove boats that don't have the 3 cabin layout we're looking for, or have a weird third cabin (perhaps with a compression post or inner forestay piercing through the center of the berth). This usually leaves about 20-25 boats in the entire country that meet our needs. We then have a four page list of criteria we're looking to meet, and we examine the boats in depth against this criteria list.
We actually weren't looking to buy a boat right now. We were trying to make the decision on having one built (which will take a year or so) or buying on the used market. We were in Annapolis, so I figured we'd look at a few boats for the heck of it and we tripped over this HR53. It met almost every single criteria on our 4 page checklist except for ICW capable and a few other odds and ends (you can see part of our checklist here). When that happens, you have to take it seriously!
Thanks for your comments! Bypassing most of the ICW is what we're considering, as is your mention of the limitation in other areas. It seems that once we get out of the islands we'll do OK, but we'll have a long dinghy ride in a lot of areas.
Morgan - I appreciate what you are saying. You do realize we're talking about getting a boat for cruising, right? We're putting our stuff in storage, renting our house, and then starting to cruise in June of 2009. We've even talked lately about selling our house and just doing this in perpetuity. When you talk about people buying larger boats just to have a larger boat, and having them sit in their slips all the time - I know that happens. But I'm fairly sure that if someone says they are going out cruising and then buys a larger boat, they'll leave the slip and actually use it.
I've talked extensively with people about smaller boats for our cruise. I absolutely love our Passport 40, but when we go for our cruise our son will be 12 (and almost 6' tall and going through puberty) and our daughter will be 8 (and living every minute of it). I can't see them continuing to sleep head to toe in the aft berth. Every night I have to climb over my wife in our V-Berth to go use the head. I usually end up kneeing her head in the process! The galley is of an excellent size, as is the eating area, but while the chart table is great, you have to sit on the edge of the settee (with no back support) to use it. I can singlehand her when I need to. Could we do our trip in our Passport 40? Sure. Is there any room for privacy or independence on the vessel? Not for a family of four. It's perfectly suited for a couple though!
So that leads us to a bigger boat. Until you get to a 48'+ boat, you don't really get any room for a real third cabin without extensively sacrificing salon space/galley/nav station. Looking at a lot of 48'-55' boats, we don't see many differences with regards to sail forces or handling. With all of the systems intact, the HR53 we're looking at would actually be easier to sail singlehanded than our Passport 40. If we lost electrics, we'd have a problem, but I believe two of us could handle it. That's one thing we'll be looking at during a test sail prior to doing a survey and spending lots of money.
Also, you mentioned boats staying in their slips. One of the reasons we're looking at a boat of this size is so that we can anchor out most of the time and be comfortable. We'll let others stay in their slips.
Morgan - I'll ask you this. To you, is there ANY valid reason to get a 50'+ boat, or do you think the manufacturers stop selling them?
CD- we'll definitely have two dinghies. Number one will be our current inflatable bottom Avon R280 with the 6HP Merc. We'll store that one deflated while on passage. Our primary will be a RIB of some sort (probably an AB, Caribe or another Avon) with a 15HP (or perhaps slightly larger so we can have fun with it AND go fast). We'll keep that one tied down to our foredeck while on passage.
You could do a lot worse than an HR53. The draft would be a bigger concern to me than the mast height. Missing out on the ICW wouldn't bother me in a boat of this size, heck with that much waterline and a good forecast you coud bypass most of the east-coast ICW in just 3-4 days and save yourself weeks of slogging along under power. But having to anchor so far out in the other places you might visit would thrill me a lot less. It wouldn't be a dealbreaker for me, but it would give me MUCH pause.
This is a fairly rarified cross section of boats that you're looking at -- one I'm somewhat less familiar with than say the 30-45 foot range. I recognize you've pretty well zeroed in on the HR53 (be sure to ask about that windshield glass issue I mentioned in the other thread), but this is a big investment and if I were looking in this size range there are a few other boats I'd want to compare with at least for a sanity check:
Amel: 54, or Supermaramu 53
Malo: 46 (yes, it's smaller, but in my opinion they are more creative with their interiors than HR). http://www.maloyachts.se/
Najad: 490, again more creative/flexible use of interior space than HR. Optional 6'7" draft. http://www.seacraft.com/najad490.htm
Morris: Why not give one of our homegrown's a good look. Chuck Paine seems to have been able to get away with much more reasonable draft than HR/German Frers. New might be out of your range, but take a look at some of the used offerings. http://www.morrisyachts.com/sail/51/ also http://www.morrisyachts.com/brokerage/
Best of luck with your decision.
|Nah, maybe you're just nuts.
I would consider and have considered a trawler - even tried to buy one several times but it just was not meant to be. Why?
I enjoy CRUISING. I enjoy sailing. I enjoy anchoring out and gunkholing in the dink (actually, that is my favorite thing). I would have ABSOLUTELY no interest in a large boat if I was not going to cruise/liveaboard. But I have said this many, many times: Cruising/LA versus weekending and vacationing is totally different. I enjoy popping popcorn on a long watch at night. Though I watch very little "tv", I do enjoy the occasional movie. I enjoy sleeping comfortably and showers and having a place I can escape from the kids. I enjoy turning on the air conditioner when it is raining outside and about 85-90 degrees! Now, this is not weekend cruising I am talking about - this is living abord and cruising full time.
When you live on your boat (at least for us) we would opt to motor half the time versus going to weather. It is not that heeling bothers us, but when you LA and heel over 15-20 in seas, all your crap starts banging around and popping out of the shelves and toys go flying and the kids can't play in the floor, etc. Why bother?? For the sake of sailing??? Nah. You are a F/T LA and can sail any time and do sail all the time. It is not worth the hassle. I have met VERY FEW liveaboards that were any different. Of course, the exception to this rule is when you are making a passage. THen you just take what comes to you and you have to deal with it.
I personally do not begrudge labatt for his selectin and size. Cruising/LA to work has to be something of comfort. Comfort is different things for different people. THrowing kids in the mix adds a whole other level people cannot appreciate unless they have/are raising thier children on a boat. THere is no real reason to "grizzly adams" it anymore. I have expressed my concerns about his draft more than his bridge clearance, though both would be a killer for me as the places I enjoy going require under 65 and under 7. However, he is aware of his limitations and will plan appropriately I am sure. He is allowed to carry a larger dink with that boat (or two, as I would suggest) than what I can comforably carry so many of the areas that are unapproachable by his 'home' will be approachable by his 'car'. THe car is one of the most used pieces of equipment... or at least it was for us.
And let's not forget, he is buying one of the finest boats made in the world... well, outside of a Catalina 400, but maybe I am prejudice!!
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When I bought this book, shortly after it's release, it was top notch. I was hoping to find a new edition that covered more recent versions of OpenLDAP. OpenLDAP has changed to storing configuration in the LDAP database rather than plain text files. This book only covers the old style configuration. So, while the book does a good job of covering LDAP in general, it's no longer useful as a reference in configuring and managing an OpenLDAP installation.
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I bought the ebook hoping to quickly learn openldap, unfortunately the material is dated in many areas and many important topics in it could be covered much better. It still have some good value but I wouldn't recommend it.Also the material presentation is very dry, despite being a small book it is difficult to read it all without falling asleep.There are other books that are much better. I regret buying this book, I hope someone else will learn from my mistake. If you are still unable to find a good book on ldap just use the official openldap documentation.
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Dell has finally released its 7in Streak on this side of the world but those hoping for a Honeycomb update will be sadly disappointed.
US customers have had their hands on the Dell Streak 7 for a while now but only this week it has been made available through Dell's website for the rather pleasingly low price of £299. However this will get you the WiFi-only model and running FroYo or Android 2.2. Dell however are claiming an update to Honeycomb is planned but its absence from the start will put some people off. The 7in Streak is the company's follow up to the original 5in Streak we saw last year. The 7in is more immediately recognisable as a tablet compared to the large mobile phone look of the 5in model.
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