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No pull back on low gears?
Hi all, I recently purchased a used 2007 Grand Cherokee 3.7L V6. This is my first time driving a Jeep and so I have no idea as to what is normal and what is not. But I did notice that when down shifting using the steptronic shifting to low gears like 3 and 2 while at moderately high speed on highway, and releasing my foot off the gas, there seems to be no pullback, the truck just continues flying forward.
Is this normal?? To my knowledge all cars in low gears especially in steptronic should pullback once gas is released. I'm hoping that its not a mechanical problem or something. I'd really appreciate if anyone driving a similar truck/engine could tell me if this experience is normal! :D
Re: No pull back on low gears?
depending on youre speed at the time the trans likely wouldnt allow it to go to a lower gear so as not too damage the trans. do you have a tach? did you see rpms increase when you downshifted that would be the way to tell if its shifting
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Hey kennzz, thanks for the reply. I went out and tested it again to make sure of what you said, yes it is definitely changing gear, RPM increase and obvious notice of gear shift, still however there is no pull back on release of gas. I notice you have an SRT, im sure you dont have the same problem right? How many gears do you have besides 'D'?
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And anyone with a 3.7L maybe shed some light? :arms:
Its a 5 speed like yours, only low below the D selection and the rest are accomplished with autoshift (left/right tap on shifter)
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I don't know much about the 3.7 does it have drive by wire? if so that's why. my hemi coasts like I'm resting my foot on the gas. I read somewhere that it keeps the throttle open a little to compensate for engine speed.
Re: No pull back on low gears?
I'm not that great with mechanics to be honest, but I'm guessing maybe the coasting effect is just the way Jeep programmed their gears? Do you think or know of any tuners around that are able to maybe reconfigure the transmission/clutch to a different mode, something with less coasting? :p
Thanks for your help.
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You mean decel?
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you are wanting some engine brakeing effect. I understand, I miss it as well, if for nothing other than exhaust note :D
drive by wire means the gas pedal is a sensor and runs the motorized TB as opposed to having a cable connecting the two.
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I arrive home from tonight's rehearsal at 9:25 p.m. Grey's Anatomy will be on in half an hour. I am hungry, and I need to cook dinner in 30 minutes. How convenient that Barrett, Meg and Justin of Too Many Chefs have chosen "Make it in 30 minutes" as the theme for the 24th Is My Blog Burning.
I have just purchased a top loin steak, a shallot, baby spinach and arugula, an avocado, strawberries and greek yogurt. Dinner tonight will be sliced steak on arugula/spinach salad with warm shallot dressing (a variant on the Roman straccetti di manzo), and strawberries with cassis and greek yogurt.
I start to cook at 9:34 p.m. First I wash and slice a handful of strawberries, toss them with a glug of cassis, and set them aside.
I've already assembled the following ingredients for the steak and salad:
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large garlic clove
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1/2 lb top loin steak (1 inch thick)
salt to taste
fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 small shallot
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
4 oz mixed baby spinach and arugula
1 small avocado (this is not traditional, but it was ripe)
The spinach and arugula come prewashed. I open the bags, and mound greens on a plate. I slice the avocado, and arrange on top of the greens.
I heat the oil, garlic clove (smashed with the blade of a knife) and rosemary in a 10-inch skillet over medium high heat, until the garlic is just beginning to color, about 4 minutes. While the oil is infusing, I slice the shallot into thin rings. I cut the steak crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices, and toss with a pinch of salt and several grinds of pepper. I discard the garlic and rosemary, then dump the steak slices into the skillet. I sauté the steak over high heat, using tongs to turn the slices so that all sides brown evenly, about 1 1/2 minutes (that's for medium-rare to medium). I remove the steak to a bowl, and cover it to keep warm. I add the shallot, vinegars, and several grinds of pepper to the skillet, and simmer until the shallot is soft (about 2 minutes). While the shallot is cooking, I arrange the steak over the greens. I stir the juices from the steak into the warm dressing, and pour over the steak.
The time is 10:01 p.m. My dinner is ready, 27 minutes after I began cooking. And Grey's Anatomy is a re-run. Ah, well, I'll just enjoy my meal.
After finishing my steak and salad, I use the 3 minutes remaining in my 30 to stir the cassis and juice from the strawberries into some greek yogurt, and layer the berries and yogurt into a bowl. Dessert is ready.
(Note: The sliced steak recipe serves two. My husband had already had dinner when I arrived home, so I saved the second serving of steak for lunch tomorrow.)


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Breakthrough Vaccines Showcase the Pharmaceutical Industry's Commitment to the Developing World
The pharmaceutical industry often comes under heavy criticism for creating medicines for western or mature markets "where the money lies". In recent times it has come in for even harsher, yet misplaced, criticism for "cashing in" on the rare disease sector, despite the fact that therapies for this area are desperately needed and complex to develop.
Some 30 years in the making, GSK's malaria candidate vaccine, Mosquirix, however, is testimony to the fact that the industry takes seriously its obligation to the developing world and is committed to finding new therapies and preventatives to tackle infectious diseases across the globe.
Mosquirix has just been given the thumbs up by the European Medicines Agency and represents a break-through on several levels. In fact, it is impossible to overstate the value of this preventative jab. In simple terms, it is the first vaccine to target malaria – a noteworthy coup in its own right. The reality, though, is that Mosquirix is even more prodigious: while we already have vaccines against bacteria and viruses, this it is the first vaccine ever to take aim at a parasitic disease.
The fact that some 3.2 billion people – almost half the world's population – are at risk of contracting malaria, and there are about 200 million cases each year, puts the true value of this vaccine into perspective.
GSK's Mosquirix offers a pre-emptive strike against the plasmodium falciparum parasite, the most prevalent malaria parasite in sub-Saharan Africa, which was responsible for a significant portion of the estimated 584,000 malaria-related deaths in this geographical area in 2013. Moreover, it is because the plasmodium falciparum parasite is capable of adapting to the human host and escaping its immune responses, that the development of this vaccine has been both a serious challenge and a resounding success.
While it is not 100% effective, it is an enormous step in the right direction and forms part of the armoury – including, for example, bed nets, insecticides and rapid diagnostics tests – that we now have in place against one of the developing world's most devastating diseases. What's more, clinical trials have shown that the vaccine has an acceptable safety profile for use in humans. This offers vital reassurance to all parties involved in its development and eventual distribution, given that a large proportion of those receiving the jab will be babies and young children.
The next step is to secure early access to the drug, but this is no simple matter. First, the World Health Organization has to make a policy recommendation for the vaccine candidate and this may be possible by the end of 2015. GSK will then need to apply for a WHO 'pre-qualification', following this up with applications for marketing authorisations in sub-Saharan African countries.
Partnership has been central to the development of Mosquirix. Phase 2 and 3 trials in Africa were run with the PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative – an NGO that had financial support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – in addition to prominent African research centres and their Northern research partners.
Against this backdrop, it is interesting to note that Sanofi has taken a different route to developing another vaccine, this time aimed at combatting another mosquito-borne disease. The French manufacturer is on target to create a vaccine against dengue – in itself an astounding breakthrough – but has self-financed the entire process, thereby taking the entire risk on its own shoulders.
Sanofi has also embarked upon a different authorisation route, registering directly in countries in which dengue is prevalent and applying for WHO pre-qualification, essentially the stamp of approval of the international community.
Both GSK and Sanofi have showcased the commitment of the pharmaceutical industry to the long-term future of the developing world. The will is clearly there. Production capacity, though – and the incredible, additional investment this requires – might prove to be the main hurdle to achieving widespread supply quickly.


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Bobcat Goldthwait Makes Us Laugh
I'm a big fan of Bobcat Goldthwait's transition from in front of the camera to behind it. I loved him in the Police Academy movies, his role on Married With Children, as the voice of Mr Floppy on Unhappily Ever After, and even those Snickers commercials.
But there's something pretty awesomely dark about his movies. Let Sleeping Dogs has one of the more memorable openings I can think of. He last stopped by when his 5th movie, God Bless America, was released.
Now he's got a 6th one called Willow Creek. That's hitting theaters soon.
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The cargo ship ran aground off the Devon coast in January last year, spilling containers into the sea.
Tom Coombs was sifting through items when he found Still Life, said to be worth several thousand pounds.
But Mr Coombs handed it in and it was returned to its owner and now the artist has offered to give him another.
Mr Coombs found the oil painting by Aydar Khusainov, discarded on the pebbles after he joined scavengers looking for items on the beach at Branscombe.
But when he heard that people had lost personal possessions, Mr Coombs handed it back.
He said: "For my own conscience I thought it would be nice for the owner to have it back and give the painting a bit of history.
"It's been shipwrecked, washed ashore on the beach, picked up and then returned to the owner."
St Petersburg-based artist Mr Khusainov said he wanted to give Mr Coombs a painting as a reward for handing the other one in.
He said: "For a long time I have noticed that my pictures have their own destiny.
"I would like to thank the man who has found my picture and taken care of it."
The Napoli was deliberately grounded in Lyme Bay in January after it was damaged in a storm.
The ship's 26-man crew was rescued by helicopter.
The wreck attracted scavengers taking everything from personal belongings to BMW bike parts.
All items should have been reported to the Receiver of Wreck within 28 days of being found.
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"Orders from India have started coming in more frequently" says Managing Director Jan Israelsson. "We are now beginning to get a wide range of products ordered by various Indian defence branches, which gives us a broad base to stand on for future procurements", continues Israelsson.
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The county town in Guangshan looks shabby and soulless, and is surrounded by flat countryside.
The chief towns are Leicester, the county town, Loughborough, and Hinckley.
It is a peaceful place, and more like an English county town than most of its friends.
Its nearest market-town was Dorminster, and the village of Thorley lay between Angleford and the county town.
Perhaps the Directory of the county town is the only available volume.
In some cases the Government had located a county town, and the railway company had chosen another site close by.
Rock Falls was the county town and the only town where plays could be produced.
He had an hour to wait in the study for his father, who was away at the county town.
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The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation is leading private-sector investments to support the Nature Conservancy in the world's first debt swap aimed at ocean conservation and climate resiliency. The deal increases protection for the country's waters from less than 1% to more than 30% and supports the creation of the second largest Marine Protected Area in the West Indian Ocean.
This deal was made possible through a partnership with the Seychelles Ministry of Finance, support of debt-holding nations including France, and grants from private organizations led by the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation.
The Nature Conservancy provided a low interest loan of $21.4 million and helped secure an additional $5 million in private grants from the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation with additional support from the Waitt Foundation, Oak Foundation, China Global Conservation Fund, Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham and the Turnbull Burnstein Family Charitable Fund and others.
The Seychelles government has committed to protect more than 400,000 square kilometers of ocean through marine resource management over the next five years, according to Matt Brown, The Nature Conservancy's Africa Conservation Director. "This deal is a significant milestone towards that goal and is a model for ocean conservation commitments worldwide."
Under the leadership of Seychelles President James Michel, the country joins a growing group of countries that have made unprecedented commitments to ocean conservation. Over the past two years, the governments of Palau, New Zealand, Chile, Kiribati, the United Kingdom and the United States collectively protected several million square kilometers of the world's oceans.
The transaction restructures approximately $25 million of Seychelles debt, reducing the country's financial burdens and strengthening the integrity of its conservation programs. Under the terms of the deal, debt payments will be redirected to a new independent, locally-led organization called the Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust, which will oversee the marine conservation and climate adaptation efforts.
The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Western Indian Ocean that is vulnerable to sea level rise, as well as changing temperatures and ocean acidification. Seychelles is 99 percent ocean, and its "blue economy" is built on a productive tuna fishery and ocean-based tourism.


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"Golf is a great game for everyone who enjoys friendship, fresh air and exercise. It can bring impressive health and wellbeing benefits and it's the perfect sport for bringing people together."
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- Sunday 18th May 9am-3pm
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Sometimes You Just Need to Break it Down
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We all know that when we are working so hard, we just need a break. In fact, maybe you need to break it down and get loose on the job. Take for instance this groundskeeper in Tampa. I was checking out Facebook, and although the video may be old, it let's us know, you can still have a little fun at work. Take a look at this guy!
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Do a weekly review of the past 7 days
Learning how to do a weekly review is one of the best time management habits for you to develop. Go through the following steps:– First, review your calendar for the past week and the current week – look for loose ends, meetings and other matters that need further attention.– Second, review your email inbox (personal and company email accounts) and achieve inbox zero.– Third, review your goals for the year and make plans to work on them in the coming week.This practice will help you to better plan your schedule and avoid nasty surprises.
Plan to achieve four hours of real work per day
Did you know that project managers often assume people will be less than 100% productive per day? It's true! You may have a standard eight hour work day but the reality is that only half of that day is likely to be highly productive.The rest of the day will be taken up with meetings, responding to email, browsing the Internet and related activities. Tip: Schedule your most important, high value tasks in the morning, before you get tired.
Focus on a single task at a time (i.e. no multitasking!)Multitasking is a wasteful way to work. Instead, you will achieve more if you choose one activity at a time. For example, allocate one hour in the morning to work on a proposal for a client, then give yourself a short break.
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Can a Ditra Mat be Glued to Gypcrete?
I'm well advised of the shortcomings of gypcrete--->mortar doesn't adhere to it....modified mortar takes eons to set, blah, blah, blah.
Can a Ditra Mat successfully be glued to gypcrete? The old lino (aka vinyl) was glued and took the best of my shoulder to remove. Why not Ditra?
Hello again Janet,:)
Go to Schluter's Ditra Handbook and find page 11. http://www.schluter.com/media/brochu...k-2008-ENG.pdf :thumbsup:
Thanx for the site though to the best of my ability, I'm not sure I can decipher it. To the best if my knowledge, the problem with gypcrete is that it's too dry and will suck up the moisture from anything on top of it and thus prevent any mortar from curing properly. And -->the gypcrete is bone dry (which runs contrary to one of the reasons identified in the Schulter propaganda to use it in the first place).
All I want to know, is whether a Ditra mat can be successfully glued to gypcrete like the old vinyl was and porcelain tile layed atop-->with mortar.
This is completely foreign to me and I'm tapping as many resources as I can to avoid mistakes.
Thank you all for your patience and tolerance.
Janet, If you are still having problems understanding the info, then the next logical step is to call them direct at their 800 number. The only place I know of to get correct info regarding a product is from the manufacturer. Who else knows the product better than the maker of the product?
Schluter's instructions are pretty clear:
"By addressing all of the challenges associated with todays fast, lightweight construction methods, Schluter®-DITRA provides a durable
installation system for ceramic and stone tile over gypsum substrates."
Thinset for Ditra to gypcrete and then tile to Ditra:
"Setting and Grouting Materials
unmodified thin-set mortar ANSI A118.1
grout ANSI A118.3, A118.6, A118.7,
For that type of thinset, I use Mapei Kerabond. Also frequently used is Laticrete 317.
Thank you one and all----> And I promise to never again mention the dreaded "G" word on this forum ever again.:wink:
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Record-setting occupancy rates and a strengthening office market have positioned Bank of America Tower at International Place as one of the leading office buildings in Miami, Florida. Standing 47-stories tall, this Miami landmark office tower provides a class-A combination of office space, choice amenities and incomparable access to the main highway.
Building management was looking to remove all the T-12 lamps from the building to reduce inventory and take advantage of the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) 2005 tax credit. They also saw an opportunity to benefit from the Florida Power and Light Rebate program. This program offers a utility rebate providing incentives determined on a case-by-case basis for energy-saving innovations and projects for existing commercial buildings.
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I don't think there is really a point to this video. It's just two smoking hot chicks prancing around the Maxim Magazine offices, rocking bras and panties. By no means am I complaining.
So I guess these chicks are Johanna and Asta. Not that that means anything to you, but at least you know the names of the chicks you'll be fantasizing about later. Also, DAMN I wish I worked at Maxim Magazine.
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Has a cure for baldness finally been found?
This week, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania said they have identified the underlying cause of male pattern baldness and believe they know how to stop it.
The announcement follows the team's discovery last year of hair-follicle stem cells in bald scalps. Those stem cells, which in theory can reproduce an almost infinite number of hair follicles, should be able to grow a full head of hair.
"At that time, we hypothesized there is either a lack of an activator in the scalp or the presence of an inhibitor that prevented the stem cells from generating hair," said George Cotsarelis, the senior author of the study and a professor of dermatology at the university's Perelman School of Medicine.
So, the researchers set out to find the culprit. They compared patches of bald scalp to hair-covered scalp. The analysis revealed the bald tissue contained elevated levels of a protein called prostaglandin D2.
In a series of experiments, they added increasing amounts of prostaglandin D2 to hair follicles transplanted to a lab dish and found the hair stopped growing. What's more, they pinpointed the exact receptor – GPR44 – through which prostaglandin D2 halts hair-follicle growth, according to the findings published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
"We think if we are able to remove the inhibitory effects of prostaglandin D2 we would be able to allow the hair to grow," said Dr. Cotsarelis.
He noted that there are already several experimental drugs that blocks the GPR44 receptor – the prime target of prostaglandin D2.
One of them is currently being tested as a possible treatment for asthma because prostaglandins play a role in many biological activities, including lung function. But if it is put on a bald scalp it may be able to counteract the negative effects of prostaglandin D2 on hair follicles, speculated Dr. Cotsarelis.
"The next question is whether it can prevent further hair loss, or actually reverse hair loss … and re-grow hair on a bald scalp," he added.
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Alessandra Ambrosio: Big Apple Lunch Babe
Taking a break from her busy schedule, Alessandra Ambrosio grabbed some lunch on Monday afternoon (December 2) in New York City.
Donning a sleek all-black ensemble, the Victoria's Secret Angel chatted on her phone as she headed to Bar Piti for a bite to eat.
On Sunday, the Brazilian beauty took to Instagram to share a shot of Christmas preparations being done at her Los Angeles home.
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Then we saw a funny little dog.
Whatever breed can that be?
I wasn't sure; but I thought it was
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How had we overlooked them?
They met all of our needs.
Such alert little dogs, so loyal and wise
They are the perfect breed.
So from Caradoc to Royal Mark
And kennels in between,
We tried to find a Corgi pup
But just missed them all it seemed.
At last there was a pup for us
After such a long, long wait.
We went to the kennel to meet her
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Ok, ok, before I go pigeonholing myself as the contest coverage guy who's always super optimistic and makes everything out to be way more awesome than it is, let me pose one question to you: Have you ever been to Canada? If your answer is "no," then listen up. If your answer is "yes," then you have absolutely no reason to read the next paragraph in order to justify this paragraph.
I know I said Europe was cool and all, and yes, I stand by that. I will stand by that until there is reason enough for me not to. However, if Europe is indeed cool, then I feel the need to tell you all that Canada is fucking awesome. Sure, we give them a little grief about their pseudo-celebrities, socialized health care (which I back fully, for the record), affinity for denim, and Steve Nash, but Canada is a great, great place. Take this for instance. I am writing this in the lobby of a hotel called "The Sandman" in my underwear and a t-shirt while drinking a refreshing Kokanee beer (I'm also quite drunk from being at a raucous party in which the stars of Fubar were in attendance and Mix Master Mike was the DJ), and all anyone has said to me (two people, actually) is "Nice look, man." Oh, and I saw Scotty Shaw. Canada is just a great place. Be it the people, the approach, the environment, whatever. It's just a great place.
Aside from my personal feelings toward the only country in the world in which over ninety-percent of its population resides within 100 miles of the US border, Canada is also host to the Canadian Open Snowboarding Championships in Calgary. Hosted at COP (Canada Olympic Park, constructed for the 1988 Winter Olympic Games), the third annual Canadian Open went down today, and as odd as it was to see an entire "mountain" dedicated to one event (literally, the miniscule hill is barely enough to build a slope course and a pipe), the riding was far from sub-par. It's a hurried affair, as I flew in last night and leave on Sunday, but it's not too little time to have a slope and a pipe event of world-class caliber. Take for instance that today, the morning was dedicated to men's and women's slope semi-finals (finals are tomorrow) and the in the evening, the men's and women's pipe finals went down. Here's what happened in the men's and women's pipe finals in bullet-point format. Remember: I am quite drunk, so these will be short and sweet:
-Kelly Clark no longer has any competition. She ruined everyone, while still holding on to a massive front nine and an "only-landed-by-her-ever" front ten. There's just no stopping her unless some chicks seriously step up.
-Cilka Sadar rode insane, garnering second place. She kept speed, landed technical tricks, and showed everyone in attendance that if there were anyone to give Kelly a run for her money tonight, it was her. Still, she scored about thirteen points lower than Kelly for second.
-Mercedes Nicoll is no joke. She's been doing this a long time and it showed in a group of relative newbies. She landed clean, consistent runs to land in third. Again, she couldn't touch Kelly. No one could.
-Kazuhiro Kokubo may have a native rider to finally pass the torch to. His name is Kohei Kudo. For years, Kazu has been hands-down the most dominant Japanese pipe rider in the world and no one was really chasing him. Well, consider Kohei in the running. The kid goes huge. So does Kazu. The kid came out of nowhere. So did Kazu. Kohei was the only rider to score in the 90s tonight. He won. Remember his name.
-Scotty James goes big now. I know that sounds rude, but I've been a fan of Scotty since I saw him at The Launch three years ago. He just lacked amplitude. No more. The reason he got second is because he finally went big throughout an entire pipe run, and no one (except Kohei) was more deserving of a podium finish tonight than Scotty.
-Christian Haller knows how to ride under pressure. After two failed attempts to make podium in his first two runs, he turned it on, and he put down a run that would've been top three worthy if…
-Jack Mitrani didn't get buttfucked. Again, rude…yes, I know, but Jack deserved a top three finish tonight. Unfortunately, he fell victim to the Kevin Pearce/Shaun White scandal of '08 where Kevin went way bigger but Shaun got more hits, thus, Shaun's overall run faired better with the judges. Call me old fashioned, but size far outweighs finesse. Sorry.
Regardless, it was a great pipe contest, and slope should be really good tomorrow. I'll fill you in on all the details, but for now, I got some gool ol' partying to partake in…Canadian style. (I don't know what that means, but it sounds awesome). I gotta go find the Fubar guys.
1. Kelly Clark
2. Cilka Sadar
3. Mercedes Nicoll
1. Kohei Kudo
2. Scotty James
3. Christian Haller


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As Paris welcomes the solstice with music in every streets, the St-Honoré Market hosts tango dancers under his roof. A little dance to welcome the summer, three wonderful months to come, Paris at his best. (click on picture to enlarge)
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On board MS HANSEATIC from Buenos Aires to Callao
Natural Spectacle at the End of the World
The snow-covered peaks of the Andes, untouched blue mountain lakes, steep towering granite pinnacles... Chile's fabulous countryside shines with a wide range of different colours. Set off on an exciting expedition that takes you to the most beautiful nature experiences.
from Buenos Aires to Callao
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Scheduled flight Germany - Buenos Aires
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City tour, overnight stay with breakfast
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Charter flight to Ushuaia/Argentina, departure 24.00 hrs
| Mon, 04.03.2013
- Fri, 08.03.2013
Chile's fjord world (sailing through the Beagle Channel, passing the Garibaldi Glacier, sailing through the Strait of Magellan, Punta Arenas, Isla Magdalena, Puerto Natales, passing the Pio XI Glacier)
Icy Giants and Fabulous Lake Districts
| Sat, 09.03.2013
Relaxation at sea
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Puerto Chacabuco (Aisen)/Chile, from 6.00 to 13.00 hrs
You can admire the Pio XI Glacier from the perspective of a condor on a panoramic flight* from Puerto Chacabuco. On the hike in Aiken-del-Sur Park*, you wander through the deep green vegetation of Patagonia in fabulous scenery.
| Mon, 11.03.2013
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A landscape tour on the legendary Panamericana, starting from Puerto Montt, takes you to the Chilean Lake District*. Alternatively, you can enjoy fascinating views of Chile's mountains of fire on a sightseeing flight over volcanoes and lakes*. Blue mountain lakes backed by snow-covered volcanic peaks, fabulous forests and the torrential Petrohue Waterfalls, which hurtle down over black volcanic cliffs - nature's artistry here reaches such heights that it will leave you breathless.
| Tue, 12.03.2013
Niebla (Valdivia)/Chile, from 12.00 to 19.00 hrs
Chile's Urban Charm
| Wed, 13.03.2013
Relaxation at sea
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Valparaiso/Chile, from 7.00 to 18.00 hrs
Valparaiso, Chile's cultural capital, has a wealth of impressions to offer on every square metre. This was where Pablo Neruda, Chile's national poet, lived and worked. On the excursion Valparaiso and Vina del Mar*, you will discover the highlights of the city and the fashionable beach resort nearby. Alternatively you can make a visit to the capital, Santiago de Chile*, admire the lordly buildings of the colonial era and explore the Precolumbian Museum.
| Fri, 15.03.2013
Isla Damas/Chile
When the HANSEATIC makes for Iquique, you can look forward to exciting expeditions with the Zodiacs off the Isla Damas and Isla Chanaral islands - expect to see Humboldt penguins, turkey vultures, cormorants, pelicans, Peruvian boobies and sea otters.
| Sat, 16.03.2013
Relaxation at sea
| Sun, 17.03.2013
Iquique/Chile, from 8.00 to 14.00 hrs
| Mon, 18.03.2013
Relaxation at sea
| Tue, 19.03.2013
Paracas (Pisco)/Peru, from 8.00 to 18.00 hrs
Enigmatic Peru
| Wed, 20.03.2013
Callao (Lima)/Peru, arrival 7.00 hrs
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Arrival in Frankfurt
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Adolescence: A useful concept for this millennium
Bahr, Nan (2006) Adolescence: A useful concept for this millennium. Curriculum Perspectives, 26 (1 ), 67 -73.
'Adolescence' has become increasingly recognised as a nebulous concept. Previous conceptualisations of adolescence have adopted a 'deficit' view, regarding teenagers as 'unfinished' adults. The deficit view of adolescence is highly problematic in an era where adulthood itself is difficult to define. The terms 'kidult' or 'adultescent' have emerged to describe adult-age people whose interests and priorities match those of their teenage counterparts. Rather than relying on 'lock-step' models of physical, cognitive and social growth put forward by developmental psychology, adolescence can be more usefully defined by looking at the common experiences of people in their teenage years. Common experiences arise at an institutional level; for example, all adolescents are treated as the same by legal and education systems. The transition from primary to secondary schooling is a milestone for all children, exposing them to a new type of educational environment. Shared experiences also arise from generational factors. Today's adolescents belong to the millennial generation, characterised by technological competence, global perspectives, high susceptibility to media influence, individualisation and rapid interactions. This generation focuses on teamwork, achievement, modesty and good conduct, and has great potential for significant collective accomplishments. These generational factors challenge educators to provide relevant learning experiences for today's students. Many classrooms still utilise textbook-based pedagogy more suited to previous generations, resulting in disengagement among millennial students. Curriculum content must also be tailored to generational needs. The rapid pace of change, as well as the fluidity of identity created by dissolving geographical and vocational boundaries, mean that the millennial generation will need more than a fixed set of skills and knowledge to enter adulthood. Teachers must enable their students to think like 'expert novices', adept at assimilating new concepts in depth and prepared to engage in lifelong learning.
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Mabait-Hernandez this Friday in Mexico City
All Star Boxing, Inc and "Boxeo TELEMUNDO Ford" return to Mexico with their successful series this Friday, March 28 at the Foro Polanco in Mexico City. In the main event WBO Intercontinental bantamweight champion Marvin "Chavacano Disaster" Mabait of Zamboanga City, Philippines (20-1-2, 13 KOs) will face former two time world title challenger and National Champion Alejandro "Payasito" Hernandez of Mexico City, Mexico (26-10-2, 14 KOs) in a fight scheduled for 12 rounds with Mabait's WBO title at stake. "Payasito" is very popular on the series having fought 8 times and this will be be Mabait's second.
First bell at 7:00 PM, 6 more fights round off the card. The main event will be televised live by Telemundo Network at 11:35 PM in HD. Tickets are already on sale at Foro Polanco (Moliere #328, Col. Polanco, Delegacion Miguel Hidalgo and also at ticketmaster.com.mx. The show is being presented by Tuto Zabala's Jr. All Star Boxing, Inc. in association with Ricardo Maldonado, Jr., Producciones Deportivas, RB Producciones.


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The trendsetting belt drive system
High-Tech Bicycle from Bugatti with Conti Drive System
Urban Bike launch at the Geneva International Motor Show
Scott E-Silence with Belt
Scott is discovering Central London noiselessly with the ultra-quiet Continental belt drive
New Service Partner for Conti eBike System and Conti Drive System
TST Trading GmbH takes over service for Swiss specialist bicycle dealers.
Mark of Quality for Gazelle Bicycles
Three models by the Continental customer impressed in test.
Eurobike 2016 gets audiovisualised
From August, 31st to September, 4th the bicycle industry met for Eurobike trade show in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Eurobike: Belt Drives for Bicycles are Booming
Belt drives will be a core topic for Continental at Eurobike
Conti Drive System to Use Highly Durable Carbon Belts
30% more traction than aramid belts...
Successful Mountain Bike Athlete...
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Continental launches special CDS cargo belt drive for e-Cargo bikes
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Minor Moves: Pirates Release Robby Rowland
The Pittsburgh Pirates have released right-handed pitcher Robby Rowland. Outfielder Jeff Roy was activated from the disabled list and took Rowland's place on the West Virginia Power roster.
Rowland started the year in the bullpen for Bradenton, posting a 6.05 ERA in 38.2 innings. He was recently demoted to West Virginia, where he struggled in six appearances. He was a starter for Bradenton last year and pitched in West Virginia in 2012 after the Pirates acquired him in exchange for Brett Lorin....
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Hi Jianqian and Jessica,
We've finished doing some measurements on the Mn doped ZnSe quantum dots. After playing around with the excitation wavelength we measured about a 75% modulation depth for both the quantum dots in water and the quantum dots in micelles. This is for a laser intensity of about 1MW/cm2 for the 660nm red laser, and we excited the dots with a 470nm LED. Exciting with a 405LED we saw very little modulation – I'm not sure if this is because of the overall excitation power or the wavelength. This is close to the modulation reported in the Hell paper. Although the modulation depth is not quite as high and didn't show a strong dependence on power. The dots had a tendency to clump up even after sonicating – so it's possible that out-of-focus dots contributed to the signal reducing the modulation depth. Andrew just posted some images.
The dots in chloroform were bad by the time we tried to measure them. All the chloroform had evaporated. We put them in hexane, but they weren't that bright and were more green than yellow. Do you think quantum dots in solvent would disperse better on the coverslip?
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Homemade Mexican taquitos—healthier and quicker than takeout!
By Wendy Ruopp, May 13, 2016 - 11:14am
When the EatingWell Test Kitchen started talking about the "flautas" they were making, I admit I needed a translation. But when I tasted Oven-Fried Beef Taquitos, I knew just what they were: deliciously crispy rolled-up little tacos filled with beef—and a healthy surprise.
Taquitos are a standard item on fast-food menus. Typically they're deep-fried and can be greasy, rolled up in calories and fat. It's not hard to understand why they'd be popular. We've kept that crispy goodness, but our version is baked and so much better for you. We use lean ground beef for the filling and a whole zucchini, shredded and mixed in with the spices so its presence is subtle (some might say sneaky). Top it with some yummy sharp Cheddar, roll it up and bake for less than 20 minutes for an easy, healthier Mexican fast-food dinner at home.
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Makes: 4 servings, 3 taquitos each
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This healthy beef taquitos recipe calls for baking instead of deep-frying, making the taquitos substantially healthier than what you'd get at a restaurant. One order of these little deep-fried, rolled-up tacos at a restaurant can set you back almost 1,000 calories and 60 grams of fat! Don't worry if some of the taquitos crack open while baking—they're still crispy and delicious. Serve with your favorite salsa, guacamole and reduced-fat sour cream.
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This is a discussion on 40 Cal or 9mm within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Of course the .40. Are you insane?...
Of course the .40. Are you insane?
Freedom of speech does not excuse those who are free from thought.
Im gonna say 9mm. Although i dont carry one any more, i used to. Now i purchased a .45 in a small package that holds more rounds then a .40 of the same size. so the choice is clear to me .45 acp ftw !
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text: A Dedham man accused of causing a six hour police standoff over the weekend appeared in court, Monday.James Garland, 46, pleaded not guilty to reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence assault at Ellsworth Superior Court.Police were called to his home off Green Lake Road around 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning by a woman who said he assaulted her and fired a gun. She left the home when police got there, but Garland reportedly barricaded himself inside. Officials said he surrendered himself to police six hours later.Garland was released Monday afternoon on $500 dollars bail.


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Analog Lines & SIP Trunk
Hello all,
I am having 6 analog lines terminating on my CME 9.1 at branch.
I have SIP Trunk between the same branch CME & HQ having CUCM 4.1.
I have configured translation rule to divert call coming from Analog Line to an extension = 9033 (configured for IVR at CUCM in HQ)
so the call route is Call coming in on CME from Analog Line ------> on CME translation rule, & forwarding to extension 9033 through SIP Trunk
following is the configuration :
voice translation-rule 2
rule 1 /77335508/ /9033/
voice translation-profile 2
translate called 2
voice-port 0/2/1
translation-profile incoming 2
supervisory disconnect dualtone mid-call
supervisory dualtone-detect-params 1
timeouts call-disconnect 5
timeouts wait-release 5
connection plar opx 9033
caller-id enable
dial-peer voice 9033 voip
corlist outgoing call-national
destination-pattern 9033
session protocol sipv2
session target ipv4:192.168.0.10
voice-class codec 1
voice-class h323 1
dtmf-relay rtp-nte
no vad
When I can call internally to extension 9033, it plays IVR prompt then it transfer to Agent (which is expected behaviour) but if i call from my mobile to 77335508 some times it hit 9033 & i hear the prompt then transfer to the agent but most of the time it forwards to some voice msging system & i dont know from where this prompt is playing.
I shutdown dial-peer voice 9033 + CUE dial-peer & tried call on 77335508 still the same prompt plays. If i disconnect the analog line from CME & connect through analog phone it does not forward to any prompt & the analog phone rings.
One this i just remembered that i updated my CME from 8.6 to 9.1 & it worked on 8.6 version couple of times.
Is there any compatibility or design issue with receiving call in analog lines & then forwarding to SIP Trunk, is this right design ?


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Petra, Jordan wasn't voted one of the New 7 Wonders of the world for nothing!
Petra is one of those places that really lives up to the hype. We saw it for the first time in the dark when we visited Petra Jordan by Night. While the actual performance of traditional music was less than stellar, the walk through the candle lit Siq to view the legendary Treasury building was awe inspiring. The Siq is a narrow gorge winding its way towards the ruins for over 1 km. With cliffs reaching up to 80 metres, it is absolutely one of the most phenomenal gorges on earth.
A Visit to Petra, Jordan in Photos
We awoke bright and early to beat the crowds. Our tour of Petra Jordan was led by an officer from Petra, Jordan Development Authority. He was hired to stay with us while we took photos of Petra. Lucky us! We retraced our route from the night before to Petra's most famous monument.
Later that day, we were told that a horse ride was included in our entrance fee. It would have taken us from the visitors centre to the entrance of the siq. I wish we had known, that would have been cool. But something tells me we wouldn't be riding as fast as that guy above!
As it turned out, we needed the extra time to walk anyway because we arrived at the Treasury too early. We had to wait for the sun to make its way over the high cliffs.
It wasn't long until the sun peaked over the walls lighting the treasury with its golden rays. The crowd was sparse at this time of the day. Since we had the officer from Petra assigned to us from the Jordan Tourism Board and our guide Ali working together to keep the area clear for photographs, Dave managed to snap photos of Petra that people only dream of getting.
Petra Jordan's History
We spent quite a while at the Treasury. While Dave explored with the Petra, Jordan Official, I sat with Ali (our personal guide who rocked by the way) as he told me the history of Petra.
Check out more of Jordan's history at Jerash, The Roman City of the Middle East
Little is known about Petra Jordan and its history. It was built by the Nabataeans over 2000 years ago where it was an important stop on the Silk Route to China and India. Petra was a flurry of activity with camel caravans stopping frequently en route to the Far East. It remained under Nabataean rule until 100 AD when the Romans invaded. It was some time during the 12 century that it was finally abandoned and left to the local people.
Surprisingly, Petra was forgotten by the Western world for centuries. It wasn't until 1812 that it was "rediscovered" by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt.
In 1989, Hollywood chose Petra as a film location for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Most recently we have seen Petra featured in Transformers II. But we're trying to forget that that movie ever happened.
Ali told me that much of what we know about Petra is speculation. The Treasury was named so because it was believed to have treasures hidden inside. They say, the Bedouins used to shoot at the facade because they thought that Pharaoh put his gold and treasures there. The official from Petra told Dave that even his father used to shoot at it. You can still see the bullet holes on its facade today.
People of Petra
One of the most popular people in the entire complex is a dashing man who sits in front of the Treasury. He's a local Bedouin who lives in the nearby caves.
He is pestered all day long by tourists wanting a photo with him or his camels. Looking at him, I can understand why. He is the epitome of what a person thinks of when traveling to an exotic place like Jordan. His striking eyes peer playfully from behind his keffiyeh (traditional headscarf) as he sits in his long robes beside his decorated camel. Who wouldn't want a photo of him?
As we chat with him we find out that he has already been featured in several magazines. He jokes that he will allow us to take a photograph without signing a release because we are nice. But he'll look us up online because he has Wifi in his cave!
We never did get his name, but we won't forget the fusion of ancient and modern life colliding. Looking at him, you see a man from centuries past. But talking to him you get a man in tune with the rhythm of today. His earbuds connected to his iPod are hidden under his headscarf, he speaks with quick wit and references pop culture. He's a living contradiction.
We can't decide if he is teasing us and actually lives in a cave or if he goes home each night to an apartment with big screen TV and modern conveniences. The cave wouldn't surprise us because we learn that many people still live in the surrounding ruins and that the families who work in Petra are granted permission to stay there there.
Correction: After it was brought to our attention by Darren of RTW travels that people don't live in the caves anymore, we did some further investigation and found out that people are not allowed to live in the caves anymore and have been moved to a nearby village by the Jordanian government.
The walk to the Royal Tombs involves scrambling up rocks, ducking through caves and getting lost in passageways. This route takes us to the top of a stone mountain overlooking the complex. It is here that we see the paths to both the high sacrifice and the Monastery. We can also look down on the Petra Theatre. This 3000 seat amphitheatre looks to be Roman architecture but was actually build by the Nabateans in the 1st century.
There are countless monuments and it is hard to believe that much of Petra was destroyed during a massive earthquake hundreds of years ago. Imagine what this great city looked like in its prime?
Monastery or HIgh Sacrifice?
Since we only had one day at Petra, we had to choose between the high sacrifice and the Monastery. We chose the Monastery which some say is more impressive than the Treasury.
This 45 minute climb get's the blood pumping and our guide Ali was not enjoying our fast pace. While we explored the area on our own, Ali took a well deserved rest to enjoy an icy lemon mint. If we were wise we would have hired a donkey for all of us to scramble our way up the stone path.
We paused to view the Monastery before walking higher to gain a better vantage point. Following the trail we came upon a sign stating The View of the End of the World. I've always wondered what the end of the world looked like, so we marched on.
It may not have been the end of the world, but I can see how the Nabataeans believed it to be. There seemed to be nothing beyond the borders of Petra. One would think that people would see no reason to leave the safety of this secluded city that was once the crown jewel of the Middle East.
Gazing towards the horizon I could almost imagine a camel caravan descending upon the city. Petra would be a welcoming sight after a long journey through the arid landscape and as I stood atop the mountain, I had visions of the generations who came before me. What did they think as they stood in this exact location gazing over the desert while admiring the beauty of the monastery below.
We would like to give a hearty thank you to our guide Ali from the Jordan Tourism Board for checking our facts and keeping us well informed about everything in Jordan, including Petra!


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Paying business debts before home mortgages, Part IIBy
Just a brief follow-up on the item I posted Monday on how business owners are paying their commercial debts even as many fall behind on home loans. In the comments, Carol makes a good point: that for franchise owners, there's often not much of a choice.
[T]hose small retail franchise business owners who have used SBA Loans to finance the startup of their franchised businesses will always pay FIRST their SBA Loan and royalties to the franchisor, and their lease payment to the business Landlord, and their debt to suppliers, because if they default on their business loan or their lease or the royalry payment to the franchisor (assessed on their gross sales and NOT on their profits) they will lose everything invested in their business almost immediately under the terms of the contracts they have signed with the franchisors. Franchisees are required to sign personal guarantees to get business loans and to post collateral and when they lose their businesses they often lose their homes, as well.
Maybe there's a similar calculation for any business owners who have personally guaranteed business debts. If they default on their business payments, they risk their personal assets as well. So if they're forced to choose, they'll pay the commercial debts first to at least keep the business alive, even at the risk of losing their homes.
But the point about franchisees is worth noting. They face more in up-front costs and royalty payments than independent businesses. Many may not be choosing to pay their business debts first so much as they're backed into doing so.


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Oscars Red Carpet: What You Didn't See on TV.
The Oscars. My vantage point? A fly on the red carpet walls. Inches away from George, steps away from Nicole, and an arms length from Brad & Bradley. My angle was one that could not only see what was happening in front of the cameras, but off to the side, behind scaffolding and even underneath tents that guarded them from the paparazzi who were perched on rooftops trying to nab photos first before the professional media photographers in the pit.
I could not only clearly see how everyone was acting, but feel the excitement, happiness, gratitude or tension that each movie star brought to the carpet. There was no place to hide. I only wish I was able to snap more photos; however the sun was working against me so I had to take every photo blindly hoping something/anything would come out.
RANDOM THOUGHTS + RED CARPET OBSERVATIONS: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugs.
I never thought it was possible to witness time stand still. Then it happened. Halfway through the red carpet events ADELE appeared at the tent opening and everything stopped. Time actually froze. The interviews, the photography, the conversations, EVERYTHING and everyone, paused for a moment, and she had absolutely no clue it was happening all for her. To watch this was surreal. The crowds of movie stars waiting in bunches for their turns to interview, scurried to divide and clear a path for her so she could go hug her friend, JENNIFER ANISTON.
Favorite Crowd Moment: While ADELE was getting her photos taken, 200 fans behind her began to loudly serenade her in unison, "Someone Like You"
Old Hollywood vs. New. When watching the Hollywood legends (DUSTIN HOFFMAN, JANE FONDA, CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER, MICHAEL DOUGLAS, STEVEN SPIELBERG, etc.) grace the red carpet you could see they were taught to respect the ritual. There was no rushing, they appreciated the fans, so poised, worked the carpet. It was quite beautiful to observe. It was a dance. New Hollywood? The red carpet seemed like an inconvenience, an annoyance. They wanted to get on, get off, and half of them either had no idea what to do, acted as though they really didn't care, or looked so uncomfortable being there that you felt badly for them.
The super cool stars that deserve props for actually enjoying themselves: QUENTIN TARANTINO, PAUL RUDD, SANDRA BULLOCK, REESE WITHERSPOON, QUEEN LATIFAH, CHRIS TUCKER, and JENNIFER GARNER. They are 150% exactly the way you'd imagine.
Biggest Crowd Cheers: Ready for this one? JOHN STAMOS and SEAN HAYES. The fans went BANANAS. And they both looked amazing as well. Both dressed impeccible well I might add.
Best Dressed (Men): JOSEPH GORDON LEVITT
Best Dressed (Women): ZOE SALDANA and SANDRA BULLOCK (tie)
Lovliest Couples: CHANNING TATUM and his wife JENNA DEWAN. Super cute! JUSTIN THEROUX and JENNIFER ANISTON. This guy really likes this girl. This cat did not take his eyes off of his future-wifey. But the most impressive? TIM BURTON & HELENA BONHAM CARTER – he was the epitome of a gentleman and doted on her unlike I've ever seen any husband act.
Biggest Chills Moment: The cheers, stomping and chanting "Robin! Robin! Robin!" as ROBIN ROBERTS walked to her position in front of us. Everyone including Robin was quite moved and choked up. The platform was shaking from the applause.
And now we dish…
Can you guess the actor(s)? Comment below!
- I have never quite understood the romance between our favorite A++++ film/TV actor/producer and his girlfriend, but last night my gut instincts were confirmed. While I still adore him (and confused about her,) it was painfully obvious the two have ZERO chemistry between them and they seemed oceans apart. Eleven, Twelve, or Thirteen to be exact. Something is just not right, I'm so happy she didn't place him in a Boston Crab right there on the red carpet.
- Hotty McHott Hott arrives all smiles and chipper until he literally bumps into his ex and her super cool fiancée. The break-up must still sting Hotty a bit because let's just say it looked as though he saw a ghost and felt a lot more out-of-place than they did and he was the nominee of the bunch! That'll show you not to travel too far without your wolfpack.
- Yes, I saw this winner's twins in person. It was so bad that the moment I saw those two silver dollars come out of the tent (and I was not close at this point,) I thought to myself, "Oh, boy…this is not going to be good." She was obviously freezing and it wasn't because of all the Tiffany & Co. ice around her neck. Poor girl. At least she knew and she owned it. Not sure if Miranda Priestly would be proud or horrified.
- Everyone has been making a huge deal about this performer lately. I mean HUGE. She looked fantastic, you can't deny that she's unbelievably talented, but last night she blew off her fans acting like a bigger diva than the late-great Whitney. She is not a newbie anymore and better smash the 'tude. Then her interview this morning came off so sincere and genuine. The jury is still out on this one
- This very well-recognized Hollywood couple couldn't have been more opposite on the red carpet, he is older, she is younger. He's American, she's not. He comes from Hollywood Royalty and she's just a smug witch with a b. Yes, I said it. He was so happy to be there, and was appreciating every moment, she looked bitter, bitter, bitter occasionally flashing a beautiful smile as needed for the photogs. Here's a clue: her last name rhymes with Beta-Cones and her husband isn't a fan of rabbit stew.
- This salty actor tends to scare me. I'm not sure if it is the roles he plays or his natural (wandering) gaze that gives me the chills. Well that is until he and his baby-mama graced the red carpet. Let's just say her 80-watt dress wasn't the only thing that made the place buzz, so was her overwhelming resemblance to Joan Rivers! Her face was so tight, if she sneezed you better duck for cover because her eyeballs would shoot out and kill like bullets.
- Ahhh, Malibu Barbie and Ken. I bear no malice towards these two and they always appear dead calm, but this is another union that I just can't place my finger on where *something* is not right. You could cut the tension with a knife. Maybe she's just tired of the amount of time he spends getting hair highlighted. Oh, the foils that man must go through! Something is up.
- It was very interesting to see how quickly the photographers were trying to get this once huge Hollywood star with an A-list name and a series of questionable partners out of their shots. Her publicist was obviously trying to get her as much press time as possible, but no one was biting and within a blink of an eye she became Hollywood's perfect stranger getting a fraction of press time that everyone else received
- The most uncomfortable red carpet moment was when legend, Jane Doe (who we like, we really, really like,) and looked beautiful by the way, was so visibly moved by the loud crowd cheers in front of her and kept acknowledging her fans thanking them, blowing kisses. She was sure with zero uncertainty they were for her. What she didn't know was it was really because one of the biggest names in Hipster Hollywood was passing behind her waving to the fans and causing a major ruckus. Make no mistake, there is more than a 50/50 chance this kid is going to be bigger than Leo Di Caprio.
- This one is for the ladies…get ready to rejoice: I'm not playing any reindeer games when I tell you one absolutely beautiful mega oscar-winning superstar, who shall remain nameless, but we've all commented how we wish we had one part of her body or another, has: get this…lunch lady arms. YES! Her bat wings totally flapped with a jingle-jangle leaving the slightest breeze as she waved to the crowd.
So who did I forget to mention that you'd like to know about?
DISCLAIMER: To be very clear, The Oscars is a star-studded public event where celebs know darn well they are going to be scrutinized for what they wear and how they behave. Otherwise, I strongly believe that celebs, movie stars, famous musicians, politicians, athletes, high-profile bloggers and anyone in the spotlight for that matter, deserves privacy when they are not on the clock. I believe they have signed up to entertain us, through songs, TV, books, and film, no where agreeing to live under a microscope or open up their personal lives once off-stage or off-screen. So when I have those random, yet frequent celebrity sighting and it is at a restaurant, movie theater, doctor's office, their residence (yes, I have actually heard first hand crazy stories of people ringing celebrity's doors!) the farmer's market, supermarket, or some place they are not being paid to be, it is no way OK to intrude on their personal space.
– Nicole
Nicole Standley is a social influencer + lifestylist covering luxury travel, fine-dining, fashion & pop culture for The Trend Tribe. Contributor for CBS LA, Lucky Magazine, Burke Williams Spa & Moonfrye.com, follow her latest travels and escapades on Instagram, Google+ and Twitter.
Disclosure: On occasion, contributors of The Trend Tribe receive products, compensation and/or services gratis or at discounted rates. This practice does not influence the contributor's point of view or the outcome of the review. All descriptions are factual and accurately reflect the reviewers experience. The opinions are their own. Photos credits: Nicole Standley.
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The weather was perfect and the Grayson County Fiddler's Convention went off without a hitch, until we had transformer problems late Saturday night.
The Elk Creek Volunteer Fire Department does a great deal of planning for the fiddler's convention prior to the event, but it is all of our community volunteers that help make it happen. The Elk Creek Volunteer Fire Department is truly a community fire department.
On July 29 my precious Uncle B.F. was laid to rest in the Harrington Cemetery in the Bethel Community of Grayson County.
In recent years, my dad and my Aunt Mary were laid to rest there as well. I would like to express a special thank you to Reins-Sturdivant for taking such wonderful care of our families during those times.
I would also like to say with deepest sincerity a thank you to the folks along the roads from Independence to Bethel.
Elected by the Pipers Gap District residents to represent them on the Carroll County Board of Supervisors, it is my responsibility to answer questions and attempt to solve problems. It is the part of the job I enjoy the most.
Normally I do not respond to unsigned letters, anonymous phone calls or unknown Hotline callers. In a Hotline item published July 17 ("Winter Danger"), the caller referred to water crossing Pipers Gap Road during prolonged precipitation.
My mom has lived in Galax for most of her life. When a job came open in the area, I started to take a serious look at returning from my current city of Richmond.
I have always been impressed that there is a relatively strong economy in Galax. There were always plenty of restaurants and enough shopping to keep Mom and I busy during visits.
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I would like to thank reporter Chris Brooke and The Gazette for recent coverage of an online petition to "Save Our Training Centers," spearheaded by Northern Virginia Training Center.
This coverage keeps the public informed about this most important issue.
The Parent Advocacy & Advisory Council of Southwest Virginia continues to work diligently with legislators to slow down this flawed process of discharging residents without placements which can adequately meet their intense needs.
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Here comes this man from the National Security Agency that fled the country and leaked classified information to the world.
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From that tragic day on 9-11 to the present Uncle Sam, there has been watching, listening, and tapping of phone calls, emails and the Internet.
I would like to thank all of the good people in the Wilson District that came out to the Republican primary to vote me in on the Republican ticket for the Grayson County Board of Supervisors.
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I often hear people say that it's a shame there aren't more bright, capable people willing to serve and run for public office. Kim Hill is this and more. Here is your chance to support someone who is intelligent, capable and truly cares about Grayson County and its people. Her only agenda is making Grayson County a better place to live and work in.
I would like to take this opportunity to say a very deep and heartfelt "thank you" to some very special people.
First, the volunteer fire department of Galax.
When our house caught fire on May 10, these guys fought valiantly to save our home and possessions. Though everything was lost, it was certainly not from a lack of trying.
I think dentists nowadays are greedy.
I have had an appointment with a dentist to get a tooth pulled. I didn't expect my car to mess up, so when I called the morning of the appointment and explained the situation, I offered to pay half.
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My tooth abscessed and needs to be pulled. I live on a fixed income and have kids of my own, but no insurance.
I have been going there and always paid up front. But this time, I couldn't pay upfront, and was refused. I think that's a little bit dirty.
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