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A "Flare" tool for pipes
Years ago my Dad had a tool that he used for broken small bore pipes, usually copper. He would fit a male and female nut unit over the respective broken halves, then use an tool to flare the broken ends, and finally thread the nuts to restore pipe integrity. The tool and nuts/bolts came in a set.
Could someone please tell me what kind of tolls/set he used.
Thanks, RHP
something like this http://www.restockit.com/images/Prod...m/KTI70060.jpgwhat you looking for ?? This is only 1 type that is made
These are called flaring tools and are used for soft copper usually for gas lines. But for water lines also.
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I will be doing a regular series of blogs for various events in conjunction with Performance Boats Magazine and Performanceboats.com. I've posted the first one. You can see it by simply clicking on the blog number under my avatar. Craig will be linking to the home page blog entry list of editors also shortly. Some of these will appear in print, some only online depending on timing of the print issues I guess. It's new to me so we'll see how it all works.
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I have hundreds of pics also which I will post and link to as soon as possible. They are of both Red Bluff and Lake Irvine.
Lake Irvine and Burley Idaho blogs coming soon.
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CLAL: the National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership, January 23, 1998
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Alcantara Earns All-MW honors
Nov. 27, 2012
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FRESNO, Calif. -- The Mountain West All-Conference Women's Volleyball awards, as selected by the league's nine head coaches, were announced Tuesday. Fresno State's Barbara Alcantara became the first Bulldog volleyball player to earn All-MW honors after the `Dogs finished 18-13 in the first season as a MW member.
Alcantara, a setter from Curitiba, Brazil, led the conference in assists per set with 11.2. The senior also ranked 28th in the country in assists per set. Alcantara totaled 1,348 assists on the year, which is among the top 10 in Bulldog history in a single season.
In the final week of the regular season, Alcantara earned her first MW Player of the Week honors after helping the Bulldog finish the 2012 season with a 2-0 record. In those final two matches, she averaged 10.20 assists and 2.10 digs per set, while hitting at a .421 clip. She also had three service aces and a block assist, and averaged 1.44 points per set over eight total sets.
Alcantara recorded nine double-doubles in her final season with the Bulldogs and tallied a career best 65 assists against Wyoming. She also recorded 31 service aces and was sixth in the conference with 0.26 per set. Alcantara collected 45 blocks on the year (four solo and 41 assisted).
Selected as a captain in 2012, Alcantara hit a season best .750 with three kills against the Pac-12's Arizona State. She hit .500 or better in seven matches and recorded a season best six kills against Boise State.
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"He doesn't know it's a damn show! He thinks it's a damn fight!" -- Apollo's trainer
Is there any better way to describe the prospect of a Rocky musical on Broadway than to say:
Risin' up, back on the street
Did my time, took my chances
Went the distance, now I'm back on my feet
Just a man and his will to survive
According to tedwilliamshead.com the show will start in Germany and is hoping for a Broadway run in 2013.
And, if you will excuse the pun, some heavyweights are lining up to create the show.
That includes Thomas Meehan, who wrote the book for Annie, Young Frankenstein and The Producers, will be working with the song-writing team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty of Ragtime and Seussical.
Sylvester Stallone is expected to be involved but not as an actor.
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Boracay: Most Popular Tourist Spot in the Philippines
There are some tourists who would like to just lay around near the beach side and if you are one of those you will be glad to know that a lot of resorts in Boracay offer their guests to lie down on lounge chairs set up near the beach. There are a lot of facilities and water sports activities such as sailing, snorkeling, wind surfing, diving and jet skiing. If you think that Boracay is boring after dark then you are wrong because there are a lot of people who go to Boracay for the night life alone.
The Climate
The dry season is from November to April. This means that rain is scarce and you can count on the waves not being too high. The white beach is calm and suitable for swimming. During low tide a lot of people swim near the middle of the ocean although there are some signs up to what point tourists can swim.
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During the rainy season which is from May to October, there is a possibility that it will rain more. There may be times when the waves would be too great and it would not be suitable for swimming anymore.
Getting There
If you would like to go to Boracay whether you travel by boat or by plane, you would be required to ride a small banca once you reach Caticlan Island. There are different bancas that leave the port every few minutes. You would have to remember that there is a small fee for the boat and the environmental fee as well. Once the boat reaches Cagban, there are tricycles that can take the guests to their hotels. Do remember that the fee depends on how far the hotel is from the mainland.
Getting Around
Since a lot of tourists are not familiar around the place, they usually opt to ride tricycles to go around the island although there are some people who would rather walk to some of the spots there. You may want to share the tricycle with other tourists to make the fee much lower but you have the option to ride the whole tricycle on your own. If you are not comfortable with sharing the ride with other tourists just tell the tricycle driver that you would like the "Special" trip.
You do not have to worry about looking for tricycles because there are usually a lot near D'Mall which is one of the main shopping spots on the island. However, there could be some pollution on the area where the tricycles are waiting so it is advisable to bring a handkerchief with you.
Short rides on usual or familiar routes would usually cost about 10 PhP and it would tend to increase depending on the location of the place where you would be going. If you are a foreigner, the tricycle driver may ask a bit more. Long rides would usually cost about 40 PhP. If you came directly from the hotel it can go from 10O PhP and above. You may try to bargain with the driver especially if other people will be riding with you.
For those who can drive you may want to rest a scooter because this will help you navigate around the island without much effort. You just have to know exactly where you are going to save up on gasoline. However you might be surprised with the traffic and the aggressive tricycle drivers around the area.
If you would like to explore around the island, there are bancas or motorized boats that you can rent for a certain price. The prices may tend to vary depending on the season.
The Beaches of Boracay
White Beach
This is primarily the reason why a lot of people visit Boracay all year round. There is a lovely stretch of powdery white sand against pristine water. Since the beach is long, it has been divided into three parts called Stations I, II and III.
- Station I is the best part of the beach for you if you would like a larger beach front. This is also where the prime hotels are located. A lot of people love staying here because they can wake up and immediately go down the water when it is high tide.
- Station II is also popular because this is where D'Mall is situated. It is the most commercialized part of the beach. This is where a lot of people party, shop and hang out.
- Station III is the southernmost section. If you would like to be in a more quiet area then you might want to stay here. This is the least developed part of the beach and there are also a lot of cheap hotel rooms located in the area.
Puka Beach
If you would want a quieter place to stay without the usual number of tourists then you might want to try Puka beach. A lot of people have said that the beach is what they imagined it to be. It is a tropical paradise, a heaven on earth because of the white sand and the clear water. You do have to expect that a lot of locals flock the area to gather puka shells which they use to make accessories that they sell on the island. You have to be warned though that the water may tend to be a bit rougher on this side of the island but it is much quieter than the white beach.
Do remember though that there are only a few restaurants in the area because it is not developed. You may want to just go there for a stroll or for a day trip but it is not advisable to stay there at night.
Baling Hai Beach
If you like small coves then you might want too see Baling Hai Beach. It is located just a bit north of Dinawid beach. Some people go there because of the cliff top restaurant wherein you would be able to see amazing views. This is usually one of the stop overs during day tours.
Bulabog Beach
Kiteboarders love Bulabog Beach because of the high winds. It would be great to come here to see the tricks being made by professional kiteboarders.
Attractions and Activities
The Bat Cave
A lot of people explore the bat cave where a lot of bats are situated. You can usually ask a local to take you there for a certain fee. The fee would be up to you. It would be more like a "tip". If you would rather visit the bat cave while on tour then you can ask your tour guide to point it out to you.
Since the mouth of the cave has a lot of large boulders, it may be particularly hard to walk there. There are no trails or no visible paths that can be followed and it can be extremely dangerous to try walking on it on your own. The air inside the cave may tend to be warm and humid and can be uncomfortable. Another thing that makes the place dangerous is the possibility of snakes residing there as well.
However, it can be particularly nice to see the ceiling of the cave which has a lot of crystallized, small stalactites. There is another cave near the bat cave but it is privately owned. You may want to ask the owner for the fee. The whole tour might cost 2500 PhP but you may want to bargain.
Scuba Diving
There are a lot of people who are interested in diving and snorkeling. There are literally a lot of dive centers along the white beach. As usual prices may tend to vary depending on the season. If it is peak season, the prices may be a bit steeper. Usually though the prices are the same for all the diving centers so you do not have to worry about another diving center having cheaper prices than others.
There are a lot of diving spots in the area do remember though that there are some spots that are only recommended for experienced and professional divers because of the strong currents.
Bulabog Beach in Boracay is considered to be the best kiteboarding spot in Asia. This is the reason why a lot of professional kiteboarders go to the area every year. There are also some professionals who are willing to teach kitesurfing for beginners. Some learn very easily especially when they try to ride during low tide. There are times however when the place becomes over populated because of the people. Sometimes the pollution becomes too imminent.
This is fairly new to Boracay island. It is usually enjoyed by kids and older people. It can be quite easy if you would be taught well by a professional skim boarder.
If you would like to shop then you will be glad to know that there are a lot of shops situated in D'mall in Station 2. D'Talipapa also has a lot of shops and is situated in between stations 2 and 3. You may be surprised to know that aside from the usual string of restaurants and shops in the area there are also some high end stores there selling clothing, art and household materials that you may want to take home.
Aside from the above mentioned shopping sites however, there are only a few shopping destinations outside the area of the white beach. There are some stores there but the stores may be located a bit far from your usual location.
Where to Stay in Boracay
It would always be nicer to stay within the white beach area so that you could be closer to the commercialized area of Boracay. However there are other options available for those who would want to save up on money. There are some locals who are open to the idea of sharing their home with you. It would be like having your own house during your stay there. While this can be cheaper and more comfortable for some, the houses are far from the beach side and it may be a bit hard for people who do not like walking long distances.
You may be fooled into thinking that you would need a travel agent to ensure that your whole trip is smooth sailing but travel agencies usually get a percentage of what you would pay them so it means that you would be paying more than what you should. It would be best to go to the hotel directly to ask if there are rooms available. It would be okay to reserve rooms in advance although a down payment is required sometimes.
During low season you may not have to reserve rooms because there are a lot of hotels with no guests. The prices would be cheaper that way. There are also some locals who would be generous enough to help you get a hotel room for a cheap price. Just remember to give them a small fee for their services. You may also want to get their number just in case you would like to go to Boracay again.


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I got this from Esme who got it from Lucy.
I answered this five questions and then tag some friends to play if they want to.
1. Do you ever wake your parent up in the night?
When i bat at her feet under the blanket. teehee.
2.Do you ever tear up things?
that's too juvenile for me
3.Whats your favorite treat?
Tunafish or steak
4.Can you fetch something when ask to do so?
Excuse me? Alice does not 'fetch'... I'm not my brother Kiko.
5.Have you ever lived any place other than where you live ?
We lived in a sub-par apartment before as well as an over crowded foster home. I'm glad we're in this luxurious apartment now. I can finally breathe without hearing someone underneath of us yelling at mommy and daddy
Now I'm tagging these Kitties
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Ejector pump mystery....help
My ejector pump will pump out water through a 2 ft. pipe into a 5 gal. bucket...but only stirs up the water when actually connected to the check valve. The check valve seems to be working....easily moves by feel when pipe is disconnected.
This is a typical ejector pump installation. The roughed-in plumbing is there, but the basement is unfinished....only humidifier drips going into floor drain and into the well. The Zoeller 211 quit on me 2 weeks ago, just humming and no pumping, but since then I was able to get it going again by hand turning the impeller and loosening it up. It seemed to work again.
However, when I connected everything up...pump to check valve/shutoff valve combo...the installation that worked..and came with the home...the pump still works, but just churns the water and the level does not decrease in the pit.
Could the pump be weak...i.e. strong enough to pump when disconnected, but too weak to pump the 9ft. head in the hookup to the sewer??
If everything is working as it should and it still won't pump water check for an obstruction in the discharge line outside sometimes calcium can build up and close the line.
Another possibility--the impellers are almost gone--They some times do that--rust or abrasion--
Is there a hole in the side of the riser pipe coming off the pump? sometimes they get clogged, and the pump will airlock trying to pump under a load.
Nothing seems clogged....the pump works when disconnectd from the vertical pipe.... I swap out a 2 ft flex pvc just to empty the pit every week.
The impeller is fine. Could the pump just be weak?
Test your drain pipe with a spare pump---have you removed the back flow valve and inspected that?
Check that it will pump water at the spec'd GPM against a head of a few feet of vertical pipe.
Approximately, pump HP = GPM x Head/2000, GPM = 2000 x HP/head, and Head = 2000 x HP/GPM.
With HP = 3/4 and an 8' head you should get (2000 x 3/4)/8 = 188 GPM which will fill a 5 gal bucket in about two seconds.
Unfortunately, I have no way of trying this.
You could also check current draw to see if it consuming the power you'd expect.
It fills a 5 gal bucket in about 7 seconds.....everything else seems ok, maybe its the pump
As a follow- up....I was able to definetely determine it is a weak pump. I umhooked he pump and attached it to a 8" vertical pvc pipe temporarily.....pump ran, but could not get water to the top of the pipe.
So I will be getting a new pump.
Thanks to all.
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Update: I took the car to a more experienced Indie and it has been there for 2 weeks now. (due to abnormally warm weather, the issue hasn't been reproduceable.) There are no error codes from the transmission. When it stops, the trans ecu is in drive and gear shifter is in drive. They suggested a reman transmission.
Last week, I placed a call to ZF Transmission and managed to find someone who led me to look into the E38 forum for dislocated axle shafts. He told me that the error code represents a discrepancy between the wheel speed sensor and the transmission output shaft sensor. Not indicating a problem with the transmission. He remembered that the 7 series had these same symptoms and probably share the same rear diff.
My research came up with these threads:
This information fit the symptoms very closely, so I had the indie verify this theory. To my surprise, they had not witnessed what the dirveline was doing during an episode. This morning, they reported back that the car stopped and the driveline was still spinning. When they raised the car, they noticed the wheel end moved inward about 1/2".
The indie is replacing the left side seal and lockring. Inspecting the right side for play.
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Yeah, as much as I hate to say it, a limited slip sounds like the best option.
Although, with the cost of buying one and then installing it, you might really see if you can step up to a selectable locker or something.
I kno wthat even the factory trac-loc in my TJ did better than a similar open diff'd vehicle in the snow. Likewise the trac-loc in my old Ram worked pretty well in the Dana 60.
But lockers are far above and beyond a LSD..
They are right, a lcoker isn't going to be all that un-locked around corners in something like a Jeep. And its going to slide around on snow and ice just as much.
Having driven a YJ before in the snow with a lock rite and 31x10.5 BFG ATs, it wasn't that bad. Having a tire thats good in the snow helps a lot. But you have to understand that it will change the characteristics a lot.
Really, its your call. A limited slip will help a bit off road, and be a little more slidey on-road. A locker or welded rear will help a ton off road and be a god bit more slidey on road.
Lockers/spool will defiantely wear the tires more.
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Sen. Kerry is wielding a double-edged sword
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By Alexander Bolton
Sen. John Kerry is facing a dilemma.
With an eye towards running for president again in 2008, the Massachusetts Democrat has positioned himself as one of the most pugnacious critics of the Bush administration, often aligning himself with liberal activists. But at times, his aggressive anti-Bush rhetoric risks alienating other parts of his own party.
Kerry's predicament was apparent this week as he took the lead among Democrats by calling for President Bush to fire his deputy chief of staff, Karl Rove, for Rove's alleged role in revealing the identity of CIA agent Valerie Plame.
At a press conference Tuesday on homeland security, as Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) nodded in agreement, Kerry said: "Karl Rove ought to be fired.
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At least John Kerry is showing some signs of growing a spine which is more than can be said of many Democrats in Congress. They keep talking of the upcoming elections like they don't even have to put out any effort, my vote is not in the bank. I want to see more action and Dean-like energy than I've seen from them yet. There are some historic events going on right now and I don't see too many Democratic politicians rising to the challenge.Are they more intrested in their corporate donations or our future?
Kerry made such a poor showing in his run for president that I cannot imagine voting for him again.
I would vote for Kerry Again . . . but this time I would make sure
that the voting machine I did it on had a paper trail.
Yes i know thosed damned republicans rigged another one didnt they
No way, Republicans are cool. These guys are operating at a level
that has betrayed the Republican party just as much as they have
betrayed the American People and the World.
That is absolutely true. If only republicans would wake up and see that they too have been betrayed
Beware- neocons are parasites on anything
I totally agree. The psychology of a NEO CON is that of a total
Predator. The only thing they want is "More". The only thing
that matters is "Winning" and completely destroying those on their
"Enemies" list. All are "Expendable" to the system and "Zero
Tolerance" is the loyalty oath.
If the Camp Fire Girls were the most advance civilization, they
would infiltrate and purge it of any that stood in their way.
To me, "Power Junkies" are the scariest of all addictive personalities.
I guess that's why Dr. Wilhelm Reich was such a threat to them.
He had the psychology of the NEO CON nailed in his work,
"Mass Psychology of Fascism." Funny how he died suddenly, isn't it?
Neocons are a malignant cancer on the ass of the Republican elephant. I firmly believe that they are a completely seperate political party, but without the ethics to stand on its own. Originally they had attached themselves to the Democratic party in the days of Johnson, but found greener pastures and nurture(!) with the Regean(!!) admin. Enter the PNAC <--the real villians! - in 1997 and the rest is, as they say, history.
As I was saying: ...Enter the PNAC <-- the REAL villians! - in 1997 to organize the neocons and take the oenus off the neocon lable and the rest is history.
suggest googling "Project for the New American Century" and, for more information: "Information Clearing House"
What the hell? still didn't go.....Ment to say: "the REAL villians - and the rest is history.
check out "Project for the New American Century" and articles at "Information Clearing House"
Yes they did rig another one. Thanks for pointing that out.
I see the "fence sitting" of the Democrats more of a "wait and see"
approach or strategy.
I think Americans have this "Knight In Shining Armor" dillusion of
elected officials as "LEADERS." Anyone in a Power System that
tries to "lead" against it, will quickly become the target of a
Machiavellian "neutralization" operation.
If we want the Democrats (and the Republicans) to do anything,
we have to start the "movement" at the grass roots level. Once
these guys see that the support base has shifted, they will quickly
run to the front and try to convince everyone that they were
supporting it from the beginning. That's what they do. :-)
So, keep on blasting the MSM demanding Downing Street Minutes.
Keep on boycotting those companies that advertise on the MSM
Keep on blasting your local media demanding DSM
Keep on boycotting those companies that advertise on your local media
Keep on slipping "REAL NEWS HEADLINES" in the front of those
newspaper vending boxes.
Keep on complaining to the FCC
Keep on complaining to the FCC House oversite subcommittee.
WAKE THE PEOPLE UP!!! The "Leaders" will quickly follow . . .
"Are you sleeping, are you sleeping, brother John, sister Jane?
Morning bells are ringing . . .
Why don't the elected leaders read the polls and then run to the front?
Good question. What do you think?
I guess from my experience, polls are kind of "wake up call"
on an issue. I know you might find this hard to believe, but some
of these guys aren't the brightest light on the Christmas tree, if
ya know what I mean. They can lead some pretty "narrow" lives.
I think an issue only comes on their "radar screens" of awareness
when somebody actually takes the time to "gauge" it with a poll.
Then I think most of these guys take a quick "risk analysis" to see if they are ones being attacked. If not, then they take a "cost vs. benefit" analysis to see if it is something they wish to support or stay clear of.
However, when you have "a thousand people in the streets",
businesses being boycotted, and workers going on strike . . .
then they put on the ol' track shoes and make to the front.
At least that's the pattern I've seen in the past.
And as we saw from the "42% in favor of impeaching Bush" Zogby poll
a few weeks back, "polls" don't mean much when they are kept from
the people from a MSM "black out." :-)
... the only language they understand. So deprive them by boycotting and all of a sudden they "care". Boycott them at election time too. And if candidates are PNAC'ers, RICO 'em so they can't run for office at all (felons can't be candidates, can they?)
The pols are watching, listening, and growing more nervous. One of the reasons we're in this situation is that politicians were afraid to vote against Iraq. Kerry's in the situation he's in because he doesn't stand for anything-and always has. When the train leaves the station, everyone will swear they were on board from the start-that is their nature.
Kerry didn't make a poor showing in the election...Bush didn't win by that much and if the voting machines were the way they are supposed to be he would have one. And besides that, someone, somewhere needs to make someone accountable for the Downing Street Memos....it seems like everyone is afraid to take Bush on!!!!
Kerry didn't make a poor showing in the election...Bush didn't win by that much and if the voting machines were the way they are supposed to be he would have won. And besides that, someone, somewhere needs to make someone accountable for the Downing Street Memos....it seems like everyone is afraid to take Bush on!!!!
Kerry threw the election by not contesting the Ohio results. Exit polls had Kerry winning,Diebold's no paper trail voting machines gave the opposite result.Kerry said the exit polls were wrong and conceded. That was just the final move by Kerry in throwing the election. When asked if you knew then what you know now, would you still have voted for the war,Kerry said he would still have voted for the war. How many millions of votes did he lose off that comment. He lost mine. When he didn't use video of Bush, sitting in the classroom on the morning of 9-11 looking like a deer in the headlights, in any of his campaign ads, he threw the election.
Sorry, didn't mean to send twice!
All of the Democrats (and some Republicans) are now sorry they voted to let Bush go to war in Iraq. Some may be calling what Kerry is doing now as supporting the extreme left. I think in time, others will wish they followed Kerry, as more people become disgusted with Bush and his war.
I'm surprised the democrats don't show any gumption. Especially when Rove's new fame leads perfectly into pre-war intelligence and how it was mis-used. It's all part and parcel of the same thing. And they should be chipping away at the premise for war and why Rove wanted to out a CIA agent whose husband wasn't immediately supportive of the administration.


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CLEVELAND -- Chad Durbin finally got back at the Kansas City Royals and showed the Cleveland Indians that he might be better as a starter.
Durbin pitched a six-hitter against his former team, losing a bid for his first career shutout in the ninth inning as the Indians beat the Royals 10-2 in a day-night doubleheader opener Saturday.
Ronnie Belliard had three RBI for the Indians, who scored eight runs in the second inning off Chris George (1-2).
Pitching against the team that drafted him in 1996 and released him six years later, Durbin (4-4) was three outs from a shutout when David DeJesus reached on third baseman Casey Blake's error and Tony Graffanino hit a two-run home run.
"But a complete game," said Durbin, making just his third start this season. "I can't complain about that."
Durbin, who struck out three and walked none, got his first win as a starter since Oct. 4, 2001, for Kansas City against Cleveland. It was also his third career complete game, the first since Aug. 19, 2001.
"It was a lot of fun out there today," said Durbin, who gave up three game-ending home runs while pitching in relief earlier this season. "Especially against the Royals. I know those guys, and they know me."
In four previous outings against the Royals, Durbin had been 0-1 with a 15.43 ERA.
Jody Gerut added two RBI for the Indians, who improved to 19-3 in games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Kansas City has lost six of eight, falling to an AL-worst 35-60. A year ago after 95 games, the Royals were 53-42 and leading the AL Central by 6½ games.
Cleveland pounded George, recalled from the minors just to make the spot start and immediately sent back to Triple-A Omaha. But before heading to the airport, George had to take one for the team, losing for the first time in six career starts against Cleveland.
He allowed 10 runs and 11 hits in just three innings. He entered 4-0 with a 1.95 ERA against the Indians.
"You never want this to happen, but under these circumstances, it's even more magnified," George said. "It looks like a Triple-A pitcher got called up and just got lit up. I don't think that's the case. I think I can pitch up here and get people out."
George had trouble doing that in the second against Cleveland, which was shut out in consecutive games this week by the White Sox and had scored just three runs in its previous three games.
However, the Indians nearly tripled that total in the second, scoring eight runs on eight hits -- a few of them soft singles.
"The plan was for him to go five innings so we would not have to go to the bullpen that early," Royals manager Tony Pena said. "He got hit around. The first inning was good, but in the second inning he left everything up."
Durbin appreciated the run support, as did manager Eric Wedge. With his bullpen desperate for some rest, Wedge needed Durbin to pitch deep into the game. He couldn't have gone any deeper.
"He went beyond the call of duty," Wedge said.
Cleveland's eight-run second was a season-high for the Indians, who had only scored six runs in their previous 27 2/3 innings against George.
Victor Martinez led off with the first of five straight singles that gave the Indians a 3-0 lead. After Coco Crisp's fielder's choice scored another run, Belliard's two-out, two-run double made it 6-0.
Martinez got an RBI single his second time up in the inning, and Lou Merloni capped the outburst with a run-scoring single.
The Indians made it 10-0 in the third on Omar Vizquel's RBI double and Belliard's run-scoring single.
Kansas City's best scoring chance came after Mike Sweeney doubled with one out in the fourth, but Durbin got Matt Stairs to fly out and popped up Ken Harvey.
- Shawn Camp saved Kansas City's bullpen, pitching five shutout innings in relief of George.
- Sweeney is batting .431 (25-for-58) in his past 13 games.
- The opener was a makeup of an April 21 rainout.
- Kansas City outfielder Juan Gonzalez has resumed his rehab assignment in the Arizona Rookie League. Gonzalez, who hasn't played since May 21 because of back spasms, could return to the Royals as early as Tuesday.
- Indians outfielder Matt Lawton didn't start after straining his right hamstring Friday. He was available to pinch hit.
- Between games, the Royals activated third baseman Joe Randa, who had been sidelined since arthroscopic surgery on his right knee June 29. Randa was in the starting lineup for the night game.
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In a pre-ESPY's interview last week, Broncos TE Julius Thomas told Larry Brown Sports that he hopes to remain with the Broncos long-term. As he enters the final year of his current contract with Denver, Thomas has made it clear that he likes his current team and the city he plays in. "Absolutely. I love Denver. It's a great city. I really love that franchise, fan base, I would look forward to being there for a long time," the star tight end said. "But it's business. We'll see what happens."
Thomas is coming off a season in which he caught 65 passes for 788 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Fantasy Analysis:
Along with New England's Rob Gronkowski, Thomas is in the conversation as the number two tight end in fantasy for 2014. Thomas is one of many options in the best passing offense in the league. He was one of four Broncos pass-catchers that quarterback Peyton Manning threw double digit touchdowns to in 2013 on his way to an NFL record 55 touchdown season.
For the sake of fantasy players, we can only hope that Thomas's contract doesn't become of point of contention heading into the 2015 season. Assuming Manning doesn't hang it up after this season, Thomas could be a top TE option for the next few years. As for 2014, the season that Thomas had in 2013 is easily repeatable. He only played in 14 regular season games. With a full season, 70 catches, 900 yards and 12 touchdowns can be expected from Thomas.


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BMW Once said "we will never make Turbo M cars"..... they lied
BMW also said :we will never make front wheel drive BMW" they lied again
putting the two lies together...
BMW will make Turbo Font Wheel drive M cars
(like like AMG ... they will make Turbo Front Wheel Drive (predominantly) B Class car)
Steve Jobs also once said they'd never make an iPod that could play videos.
Going back on your word is new hotness.
Personally I'm looking for a car that's ~176" or less [parking for my existing e46 is hard enough] and 4 cylinders [I expect gas prices to be $5 in the next 2 years - global economy is picking up, the Chinese have followed us and are buying cars like crazy]... ideally hybrid.
Actually, my ideal car would be my e46, with all the latest features/comforts, with a sporty hybrid powertrain.
But, that's not to be. So for now there's the X1 (176.5"! 4 cylinder) or the 1-series (172"! 6 cylinder only).
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Last year it was a European event, this year was different, an idea from the German mag Kiteboarding.eu: A Team event, the 3 person team format, guys newschool, guys oldschool and girl oldschool was a pretty cool idea. And the event in Podersdorf turned out to be massive, with thousands of people coming down from Vienna everyday!
Cabrinha team was made up of our Italian stallion Alby Rondina, and Clement Dardillac & Sarah Demdoum from France! The conditions were not really great, especially the first day, with super light wind on and off. Only the small guys were moving. The double was better though. It was rideable on 13m and it was a nice warm sunny day! Alby won his heats but the team lost 2-1.
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The Pulitzer Prize for Right-Wing Distortion
Research ››› ››› ERIC ALTERMAN
More Lefty "death threats" (not)
Attytood wants to give The Pulitzer Prize for Right-Wing Distortion to Michelle Malkin, here.
She's a good candidate, but I dunno. What about poor old Cyrus Nowrasteh? The poor guy had to get paid, oh, I imagine, a few hundred thousand bucks to write an ABC miniseries about the most important event in American history in decades -- one in which thousands of people died. He makes a mockery of it, by distorting it through a perverted prism of right-wing lies, and even so, the network decided to pay $40 million to produce it and give it away without any advertising; another gift worth many millions.
Can your heart stand it?
Wait, there's more.
He's getting "death threats." No details, of course. Did The Wall Street Journal's editors ask him for them? Haha.
Dollars to doughnuts says that's a fiction, just like the phony scenes he pretends are accurate.
One of the many afflictions facing American political life is the lack of an honest conservative intellectual cadre. The leading voices of the movement, The Weekly Standard and The Wall Street Journal editorial page, routinely voice statements that they, themselves, are too intelligent to believe. But they know that if they throw it out there, it will be picked up by the idiots on cable TV and talk radio and will control the discourse. Today, the Journal editors lead with an edit called "Fun Union Facts," here ($).
They write: "Hard-working union members deserve to know, for example, that of the AFL-CIO's $82 million in discretionary disbursements from July 2004 to June 2005, only 36% went to representing members in labor negotiations -- which is what unions were created to do. A whopping $49 million, or 60% of its budget, instead went to political activities and lobbying, while another $2.4 million went to contributions, gifts and grants."
So the standard, the editors pretend, is what "unions were created to do." Never mind that the right to collective bargaining is being taken away by politicians controlled by the political donations of big business and the judges they appoint. "Politics" is something that unions are supposed to ignore, as their very ability to continue to exist is being undermined.
They write, "Dues-paying workers of the world might want to ask: Why is Mr. Sweeney spending more of their money trying to raise taxes, or fighting for the cultural left, than he is on collective bargaining?"
Excuse me, where is any evidence that Sweeney is spending money "fighting for the cultural left?" (Evidence, you say? Haha.)
They write, "As for financial management, let's just say some of these union chiefs are having fun in their jobs. ... And the Plumbers forked over $225,000 on Nascar advertising." Excuse me, but I don't even understand this one. How in the world could it be "fun" to buy advertising designed to reach NASCAR fans? Is buying advertising like getting drunk and doing coke with hookers? Nobody ever told me.
Of course the accusation does not withstand a second's scrutiny. But that's not the point. The point is to portray unions as somehow partying with their members' monies like Junior Soprano. The editors don't like unions. Fine. But why pretend to be stupid about it?
Because it's easier than being honest, that's why.
Why does Joan Didion hate America?
Let's Go you know who. Did someone say "best record in the majors?"
From Free Press:
Second Secret Study Surfaces at FCC
Whistleblower leaks radio ownership report buried under Powell administration
WASHINGTON -- A Federal Communications Commission study on the negative impacts of radio consolidation came to light Monday after being buried at the agency for at least two years. This was the second secret FCC study on media ownership to surface in as many weeks.
"This is a scandal," said Josh Silver, executive director of Free Press. "Apparently, FCC officials are willing to deep-six any research that contradicts industry's pro-consolidation claims. They can't be trusted. There needs to be an independent investigation and a full review of all research conducted under the leadership of Michael Powell and Kevin Martin."
The study, a "Review of the Radio Industry" conducted by the FCC Media Bureau, found that the Telecommunications Act of 1996 had led to a drastic decline in the number of radio station owners -- even as the actual number of commercial stations in the United States had increased.
A copy of the study is available at http://www.stopbigmedia.com/files/radio_ownership.pdf
One way to get journalists to write about your product is to invite them to a lunch at Per Se, which, for dinner, has a prix fixe menu of -- last time I checked -- $210 not including wine, tip, and tax, of course, and is impossible to get a reservation at anyway. (Think I'm kidding? See here.) Normally, I would rebel against this kind of thing, what with all the corruption and manipulation it involves, but in this case I'm playing along. The product they were plugging was a new CD in which old Ray Charles vocals from a concert he did with the then-Count Basie Band were stripped and cleaned up and then mixed into a new recording of the same songs by the current Count Basie Band, produced by Concord Records and distributed by Starbucks. The reasons I'm playing along are:
a) The music is really terrific.
b) Norman Lear is co-owner of Concord, and he's a great American.
c) Starbucks is, as far as I can tell, a model of social responsibility for corporate America.
There was a presentation, which gave lots of information about the recording process. Norman spoke. Paul Shaffer schmoozed the crowd a bit. The president of Starbucks spoke too, but left before I could tell him about my conversation with Jurgen Habermas about whether Starbucks and Barnes & Noble worked for him as proper places for the "Public Sphere" to recreate itself. (I actually have had this conversation with Habermas twice; which is the same number of times I've met him. Don't ask me why I keep bringing it up. Navasky writes about this in his book, but it is also apparently discussed here.) Anyway, you can read all about Ray Sings, Basie Swings here. (I'll give the goody bag to charity.)
Correspondence Corner:
People, I can't publish any letters that don't have a name (and preferably) a place inside them. I don't want to publish your emails and that's all most of them had with which to identify themselves. So please include them. I made an exception for the one below because I needed it to clear up a misunderstanding from yesterday. But otherwise ...
Welcome to your new home. i'm a reporter at the LATimes and, like most here, a huge admirer of dean baquet who, among other things, is my direct supervisor. he's the best idea guy i've met in 25 years in the business, the kind of guy who will send you off to report on the 9/11 hijackers -- as he did me -- and tell you to go where you need to go and stay as long as you need to stay, then never bat an eye when that turns out to be 20 countries and three years, but instead call you up when you're in the middle of east nowhere in yemen and say, what'd you learn today? tell me something cool....the point being, i don't think he has a fallback position. he's supremely confident, loves his job and wants to do it right.
Eric replies: I hope it was clear that I, too, am an admirer of Dean Baquet. What may have been unclear was that the scenario of which I spoke was intended to be purely speculative. I did not intend to imply that Baquet had had any conversations with anyone about replacing Keller. Nor do I have any privileged access to the man's thoughts. I just think, given the way the world works, it makes sense.
I had missed the Times item on Vidal-Naquet's death. Parenthetically, he was the victim of a slander campaign by Chomsky, who always falsely claimed that Vidal-Naquet was one of those who wanted Faurisson's free speech rights suppressed. Vidal-Naquet played the role Chomsky should have played and claims to have played--a merciless critic of Faurisson and a supporter of his right to free speech. (Chomsky as you know mixed up the support for Faurisson's free speech rights with weird claims that Faurisson was an "apolitical liberal," that he, Chomsky, had "seen no evidence" that Faurisson was an anti-Semite (despite having read Faurisson's remarks to the effect that the "so-called 'holocaust' was a gigantic hoax perpetrated by the state of Israel or world Jewry." (I'm paraphrasing rather than quoting. Vidal-Naquet was the hero here, and far ballsier in his career than Chomsky was ever called upon to be (death threats against him during the Algerian War, etc.)
Name: Scott Pierson
Hometown: Olympia, WA
Hope you had a good weekend. I like your new digs; have fun settling in--I hate living out of boxes, don't you?
Anyway, had to share this: I got a Republican campaign call tonight at dinner. The fellow read his boiler-plate about how George W. Bush and the Republicans have done so much for America, but need my help making sure they win the upcoming elections in order to continue the good work.
"So, how about it? Can we count on your support in the upcoming elections?" he asked.
"Count on me to vote Republican?" I asked.
"Yes, sir," he answered.
I laughed a big belly laugh and said, "There's no way I'm voting Republican after the way the Republicans have driven this country right down the toilet for the last 6 years. I will definitely be supporting Democratic candidates."
Pause, then he chuckled, "You're my kind of people. Actually, I agree with everything you just said--but you didn't hear that from me."
I laughed and said, "Hey, you gotta earn a paycheck where you can. Take care."
"You too."
End of call. Common ground is sometimes found in the most unlikely places.
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Clams with Black Bean Sauce
These tender Cantonese-style clams with bok choy in an earthy and savory sauce have a number of common Chinese flavors: the pungent taste of fermented, salted black beans, the tangy jolt of fresh ginger, the dryness of Chinese rice wine, the saline tang of shellfish.
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- Servings: 4
- 1/2 pound dried Chinese wheat noodles or tagliatelle
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for tossing
- 1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chinese oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large scallion, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons fermented black beans, rinsed and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
- 2 pounds littleneck clams or cockles, scrubbed
- 2 cups tightly packed, coarsely chopped bok choy leaves (from 1 medium head)
How to make this recipe
In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the noodles until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. Toss the noodles with a little vegetable oil.
In a small bowl, whisk the chicken stock with the rice wine, soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sugar and sesame oil.
In a wok, heat the 1 1/2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok until shimmering. Add the garlic, scallion, ginger, black beans and crushed red pepper and stir-fry over high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the red bell pepper and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the clams and stir-fry over moderate heat until most of them have opened, about 3 minutes.
Add the coarsely chopped bok choy and stir-fry until wilted. Stir the sauce and add it to the wok. Cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until the sauce thickens and all the clams are opened, about 1 minute; discard any clams that don't open. Add the noodles and toss well. Transfer to bowls and serve right away.
Suggested Pairing
Pair Chinese dishes like this one with an unoaked, fruity white wine; oak tends to make shellfish taste terrible, and fruity wines invariably balance salty foods. Try a white blend from California, such as one made from Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and other varieties.


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ashli143 wrote:That's the non-3d version I take it? It doesn't matter imo - the reviews are horrid. Coby has seriously gone from bad to worse
As did Woot.
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This is an Active 3d, so even if it had great reviews it would be a total pass for me.
Active is 10x better, you don't lose half your resolution.
Funny all the 'no review' comments, I've left a few in the past offers.
LG remote codes, and similar specs/features. Almost guaranteed a 'B' panel of the $750-$800 LG set, with simplified settings and firmware for brand differentiation. Mine is essentially perfect, except more brightness in the corners than most would find acceptable at an $800 full price.
A smaller brand like Coby didn't magically buy a 3D LCD manufacturing plant, it's going to have someone else's panel in it.
Ringo4422 wrote:As did Woot.
Just had to get that dig in, didn't ya.
Yeah. I think they meant "infamous".
cinoclav wrote:Famous maker? Seriously? More like famously craptastic. Since when did Coby become so elite that their name couldn't be mentioned?
some one buy the rest of this crap so we can get on with the Woot off!!
hurry!! i know you want 2!!
Coby is complete junk! I would not tell anyone about this deal...
twobuck40 wrote:some one buy the rest of this crap so we can get on with the Woot off!!
hurry!! i know you want 2!!
Did you buy one? Or two? TT's rules say that you can't ask others to buy until you have bought.
ThunderThighs wrote:Just had to get that dig in, didn't ya.
You know what they say. Kick em while they're down.
That is one brand I will stay away from. It may not even be a valid reason, but I purchased a MP3 player once from this company and the thing was a piece of junk and stopped working about a week. This could be a great product, but one issue has scared me.
I bought this a couple weeks ago when it was $399. I jumped on the offer knowing it was not going to be anything like the much more expensive name brand models out there because all I needed was a cheap no thrills TV for an extra room. However I was very pleasantly surprised when after hooking it up it does come up to par with my other higher end name brand units I have at my house.
I can say much of the sound quality as I only ever use external sound systems but the picture quality is not bad at all. It is bright enough to get the feeling you could end up with a sun tan if your not careful lol. Only 3D title I tried with it is Finding Nemo and the quality and depth of the video was surprising.
Really guys for the price this thing is by no means a waste of money. Anything comparable is at least twice the cost.
I received mine today and I wall-mounted it in my bedroom. I am not a videophile, but I am pretty impressed with the video quality of this TV. The screen has good color and brightness, and a sharp, clear picture.
The remote code is the same as the LG, so like another poster indicated these are probably manufactured by the same people that make the LG sets, perhaps a "B" panel.
The sound is not terrible like I was afraid of. It can get plenty loud, but it lacks the full-range that most people want when they are watching a movie, so it's probably best paired with a soundbar or stereo system.
All-in-all, I am quite pleased with this purchase.
I just received mine today WOW Im very happy with the picture quality I am wishing I would have bought 2
I am testing the tv right now with The Big Lebowski on DVD through a Sony Bluray player via hdmi. Color is great, picture options are good, still picture is brilliant. Moving pictures seem to be getting better but at first there was some slowness and a slight jerk in panning images, I also noticed image line breaks in the picture where half the screen is a frame ahead of the other half. This seems to have gone away while the tv warmed up. The sound is as good as my 19 inch Sylvania tube tv from 1993, and I am noticing a lag in sound. I will continue testing, but as I watch I keep seeing picture issues. Hopefully this is because the screen is still a little cold, just off the truck. I will update after putting it through the football test tonight.
Alright... so I got desperate and tried hooking up my 10 year old Sony receiver for audio support... yeah, that was a bit out dated. So I went on an adventure to Best Buy and they had this unit on sale for $199. Not 7.1 but for the price, it was well worth it. Takes care of all sound issues, allows to adjust sound delay. Still watching for picture issues. Will also test 3D later tonight.
And after further review, checking out my 40 inch lcd and 32 inch lcd in comparison to this tv, even though there are blurry moments in high speed scenes, they are much more clear than my older Toshiba LCD, and the stills and normal picture are so vibrant. This tv is worth $349... probably worth $449... but anything beyond that price and you should go with a better name.
And finally I am watching a 3d movie, and I am actually very impressed. So the three worst things about this tv, sound, light in corners, and sound. Otherwise, pretty frickin worth the cost.
This TV is worth the money.
- Light in the corners is only noticeable when the TV is starting up. When there is a picture of any sort, even dark, you cannot notice the light in the corners.
- TV starts/boots very quickly
- High def images are clear
- Color is excellent
- Panel is flawless. No stuck nor dead pixels
- Panel is not glossy - thank goodness. I personally prefer the matte finish
- Refresh rate is excellent. Fast motion is much better than my old 60 Hz TV
- Went to Best Buy to compare others in same category. Honestly, this TV is half the price and really seems to match the more expensive TVs in every way except perhaps the light in the corners. Even the more expensive ones suffer from that a bit.
- Sound - typical for a flat panel but ok for regular TV. Bought a cheap Sony sound bar ($128) w/external woofer for movie watching.
- Nice & simple, yet feature rich, setup options
-Contrast seems better than what is advertised
If it lasts it will be easily worth the money. If they offer this again, do not hesitate to buy it.
Anyone know where to buy some extra 3D glasses for this TV?
Hi everyone,
I purchased this TV during one of the December WootOffs for $349.99 plus tax. I thought I'd take the time to give me thoughts on the product.
The TV is very thin and light. I was able to easily carry it, even in its box, all by myself. It has only a 400x400 VESA mount for wall mounting applications.
The television has a plethora of inputs, and generally, was easy to setup. I really use this only as an extra monitor for my computer, and I actually had a bit of trouble setting it up (which is rare, because I'm a computer guy). What happened was, Windows 7 detected the new display, and then it worked, and then it shifted to "Unsupported Mode" with no picture. I had to go into advanced display settings on my computer and change the detected refresh rate from 51 Hz (huh?) to 60Hz. Once I did this I was able to get the full 1920x1080 resolution as my second monitor.
The TV auto-adjusts every time you turn it on or switch to the VGA input. This would be great, but for some reason it only works if there is actually a picture on the TV (not just a signal). For example, if I turn on the TV and there is nothing on that screen, then if I open an Internet window and drag it to that monitor and maximize it, half of the x button in the upper right corner is shifted off the screen. However, if I turn off the TV and turn it back on, or switch inputs and switch it back, it runs the auto-correct and the x button snaps into the correct position. This is also avoided by keeping a background or any window open on the TV.
Another minor annoyance is that if the TV completely loses signal (i.e. if I unplug the VGA cable) then it turns completely off! This is a really, really weird thing, but once you know about it it's not a big deal. It's just annoying.
Colors on the TV are rich and bright. I ran through the color calibration in Windows and adjusted the settings on the TV and was able to get a clear, rich picture that I use for editing wedding photos for clients. The 120Hz cannot be turned off, but does make motion look mighty smooth. It does not, however, seem to give things the BBC effect (i.e. the "filmed with a handicam" look) that seems to be common with 120Hz TVs. I mean, I guess it does a little bit, but it's not terrible.
The audio / sound on this unit is absolutely horrible. And I mean terrible. It sounds like if you took an already cheap speaker and then sealed it inside a backpack and opened the top zipper just a little. There is almost no bass, and everything sounds thin and weak. My last TV was a Hannspree, and its audio was acceptable to me. However, I was so disappointed in the sound from this TV that I purchased a soundbar for $70. The TV has a coaxial digital output to connect to a stereo or soundbar, but it oddly only outputs the TV tuner audio - it would not output the piped-in input from my computer. I solved this by splitting the headphone jack on my computer so that the audio went directly to the soundbar instead of just to the TV. I assume that the output will echo the component / composite / HDMI inputs, but I have not tested that.
I wasn't able to get my remote to program this TV using any of the standard codes or a code search, but the awesome remote that I have has a learning feature that allowed me to program everything I wanted. I even re-programmed the volume control so it directly controls the soundbar. But that's not a comment on the TV, just one on my awesome remote. The normal remote that comes with the TV is okay, just a little cheap feeling.
For $350ish, I thought it was a good deal, and it is a nice size upgrade from my previous 37" TV that I was perfectly happy with.
Coby went out of business in Aug 2013 and all warranties etc are no good. Lucky me I had a Square Trade warranty and got a full refund when the tuner went in 360 days.
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Souter - known as one of Britain's toughest bosses - told the London Evening Standard: 'We neither sought nor want this dispute. We are not ideologically nor politically motivated. What we have got is an industrial relations problem which is hurting our customers. That is bad for business and bad for the future of the railways.
'I want to put £200m into South West Trains over the next 20 years for more trains, longer platforms and better services. I believe passionately in trains. But I won't do any of this if industrial relations becomes a long-term problem.'
With his trademark Kickers shoes, and Tesco's carrier bag, Souter, 47, looks more like a shop steward than a captain of industry. But observers say if ever there is a man who can break the will of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union, he is the one.
He bought the SWT franchise after building up his multi-million-pound Stagecoach bus empire, during which he took on - and defeated - unions in numerous strikes. On the railways, he says the problems of poor industrial relations have to be nipped in the bud once and for all. He has vowed that he will not put on a token show of resistance followed by a capitulation to the strikers. 'If we give in now it will just happen again year after year - that's why it has to be ended now,' he said.
The RMT was due to hold two consecutive 24-hour strikes next week on noon Monday until noon Tuesday and then noon Wednesday until noon Thursday. Late on Friday it suspended the action.
For the past six weeks since industrial trouble erupted, Souter has been training managers and staff on how to serve as guards. He says he now has enough people to run 1,000 trains next week out of a normal 1,700. The training is continuing, so within a further six weeks he will have enough staff to run all the trains.
The tactic, say some, bears similarities to the way Margaret Thatcher stockpiled coal to last out the miners' strike of 1984. And Stagecoach being a huge company, there is no way the financial pain will break him.
The Stagecoach chairman added: 'No wage award will compensate their members for the money they have lost through not working. The union has to realise this is not the Seventies, their members have mortgages now, and bills for Christmas. I really do have a lot of sympathy for the guards. They, not the union leadership, are the ones who are going to suffer.'
Souter's record for toughness is matched only by his record for business success. Drawing on his experience working as a Glasgow bus conductor while a student, he and his sister Ann Gloag started Stagecoach with just two second hand-buses in 1980.
As well as acquiring the biggest rail franchise in SWT, he is half-owner with Sir Richard Branson of Virgin Trains, and has major bus operating interests in the United States, Hong Kong and a dozen other countries. Souter's one-fifth share of Stagecoach was worth well over £1bn at the stock market peak and is still worth several hundred million now.
His sister, now retired, lives in a £4m castle near Inverness and devotes her life to medical charities. Souter in contrast, still lives in a modest house near Perth, conducts his business meetings in hotel foyers, neither drinks nor smokes and educates his children at State schools.
He is soft-spoken, self effacing, sensitive and witty, and considered Left-leaning in his politics. But he is not afraid of controversy - as he showed two years ago when he financed a campaign against lifting the ban on Scottish schools teaching about homosexual lifestyles.
One analyst said his strategy on acquisitions was 'to buy the company, get rid of undesirables, bang the survivors' heads together, and fly in from head office once a month to keep them terrified'. The Monopolies and Mergers Commission, with which he has clashed many times as he forced rivals off the road with free fares and running buses one minute ahead of the established service, described his tactics as 'deplorable, predatory and against the public interest'.
Souter's version is different. He does what he has to do to win, and believes passengers will back him. 'I have invited the RMT into some companies we own,' he said. 'We are not politically motivated and we are not union breakers. But we will keep going.'
Interview by City Editor Anthony Hilton
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The joint administrator, who has three times held off from putting the beleaguered club into liquidation, and the Rugby Football League have set a deadline in order to bring the protracted saga to a close.
Brendan Guilfoyle, partner at the Leeds-based PA Partnership and administrator at the Bulls, says he has now received five separate offers but announced that the original one from the ABC consortium has been withdrawn. "There could now be up to five interested purchasers for the Bradford Bulls," Guilfoyle said.
"It's in everyone's interest that we get a deal over the line as quickly as possible. Therefore, we have set this deadline of noon tomorrow for unconditional offers from anyone who can show that they have funds in place and a business plan.
"In addition to the offer from Super League (Europe) Ltd and an unconditional offer the RFL considered yesterday, I understand that the RFL may have other parties interested in buying Bradford Bulls. The ABC consortium has reluctantly withdrawn. I have another group from Bradford still considering whether to make an unconditional offer."
One of the latest bids is thought to be from npower League Two club Bradford City, which was discussed by the RFL during a "positive" conference call on Wednesday night with chief executive Nigel Wood, who is in Australia.
After the meeting, the RFL said the bid, which according to Guilfoyle topped a potential buy-out by Super League Europe, was the first unconditional offer they had received and talks would continue.
Bradford City joint chairman Julian Rhodes, who has previously spoken about the clubs sharing a ground, admitted the club have been speaking to the RFL and the administrator about how they could help their struggling neighbours.
"We just wanted to see how we could help to keep the club alive, whether that's in the Super League or in the Championship," he said. "We don't want to see the club die."
The RFL say they remain in talks with the administrator and a prospective purchaser. The new offer came less than 48 hours after the other Super League clubs submitted their own offer to buy Bradford, a move they claim precipitated fresh interest.
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P Braaten Sill - Sill was one of the top punters in the entire state, averaging 39.8 yards on 59 punts with a long of 67 while dropping 18 inside the 20, forcing six fair catches and just two touchbacks.
FB Sam Miller - Could easily play at a bigger school, but will need to find the right situation since most teams have gone away from using the fullback.
S De'Aundray Gooden - Prototypical "in the box" safety who plays physically. Finished the season with 67 tackles, five tackles-for-loss, two forced fumbles and two interceptions.
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I just hope they don't start chewing on more than they can swallow (or is that the saying?). Concentrate on the core game, it's what the people that put the money there want. Nothing more. If they get more money than they expected, save it for Wastelands 3, or for customer service, or for extra testers. I cringe when I see devs adding more and more 'fluff', they start flying like Icarus and then the wings melt.
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What a lifesaver!! Everyone on here is expressing the same issues and frustrations that I am.
Basically, I have recently discovered that I am NOT a curly really, but a frizzy, coarse wavy. It's no wonder I was so frustrated over on the 3 boards and the others...No wonder those routines and products didn't work!
Not only that but HOLY MOLY I am tired of obsessing about my hair. I just want it to look neatly styled and presentable every day. Is that too much to ask?
In my younger days I never obsessed like this. I mean, I did, but I had figured out a pretty good system: I pulled the top part of my hair into a ponytail or clip, gelled the hell out of it and let it air dry. Once it dried, it fell into soft, shiny waves. I look at pictures of myself from those days and my hair looks great.
Why did I stop doing this? I don't know. I got into straightening, and relaxing, and all kinds of stuff. I kept looking for a miracle product. Also, I found that the pulled-back looked great when I was young but now that I am "of a certain age"
, it has a tendency to make me look schoolmarmish and severe.
Not the look I want!!
And it takes soooooo long for my hair to air dry...In the past I didn't care, because usually I wanted it to look sexy and pretty for evening, as that was Go-Out-and-Partay Time!!! But now,
I want it to look good in the daytime.
I guess I just have to give up on that dream. Because it can't. And I've tried putting it up and sleeping on it but all that does is give me Giant Frizzo Head. And I have to stop worrying how it looks in the morning because I want to spend my morning time in the gym, not fussing with my hair.
The endless routines and endless line of products they describe on the other curly threads...Good God, I do NOT have the time or patience. Maybe if I got the results some of them do...but no. I can't use a diffuser to save my life -- and I don't want to. I don't want to plop, and pin, and scrunch, and coat, and fiddle, and twist, and on and on and, and apply this product here, and that one there, and this one layered with this one...enough already.
Back in the days I described, I just used regular shampoo and really good conditioners and I DT'd once a month and used a cheap rock-hard drugstore gel.
I'm going back to that. Wish me luck.
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