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The second generation version of Mazda's CX-5 mid-sized SUV has been lightly improved. As before, it's a good compromise between a Nissan Qashai-style family Crossover and a Toyota RAV4-style SUV, offering good driving dynamics, efficient running costs and decent practicality. This may not be the first car you consider in this sector, but try one and you might just think it to be the best.
The CX-5 has proved to be a crucial car for Mazda. Launched in 2012 relatively early on in the current craze for mid-sized SUV and Crossover models, it's since sold prodigiously. To the point where this model line now accounts for a quarter of all the Japanese brand's global sales. Over 1.5 million CX-5s have been sold worldwide, with 32,000 examples having found UK owners. Will those people continue to like this sharp-looking second generation version? It'll be interesting to see. The engine-ware hasn't changed as part of the minor update we're looking at here, but there's better infotainment provision and improvements to efficiency and refinement. All of which this car will need to stay competitive in the face of crowded competition for sales of cars of this kind. Let's judge this CX-5 on its merits.
Driving Experience
Mazda reckons that NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) has been significantly improved on this enhanced CX-5. The engine range hasn't changed much, though the brand has incorporated a cylinder deactivation system into its 2.0-litre 165PS 'SKYACTIV-G' petrol unit - an engine which can only be ordered with front-wheel drive (though it does now feature an auto option if you want it). This petrol variant also now features what Mazda calls 'steering vibration counter-measures'. The volume 2.2-litre 'SKYACTIV-D' diesel unit that most UK buyers want offered with either 150 or 184PS and can be specified with auto transmission and (in 184PS form) with AWD too. AWD variants now get an Off-road Traction Assist system. Like many new-era Mazda models, this one's a product of the company's 'Jinba-Ittai' 'car-and-driver-as-one' philosophy which aims to deliver more focused levels of levels of driver engagement and comfort. This time round, particular attention has been paid to reducing noise and vibration within the cabin. Plus a 15% improvement in torsional body rigidity, along with refinements to the steering, suspension and brakes, all contribute to an improvement in the handling precision that marked out the previous model. Further helping in this regard is a freshly introduced 'GVC' 'G-Vectoring Control' torque vectoring system that transfers traction to the wheel most needing it when you're going at speed through tight corners. And off road prowess? Well, as with the systems employed by most of its rivals, this car has a set-up in which the torque is automatically split according to the terrain you're on, so it can direct 100% of drive to the front wheels in normal conditions, with up to 50% then directed to the rear wheels if slip is detected.
Design and Build
Nothing much has changed with the look of this second generation CX-5 - but then, nothing much needed to. This MK2 model takes its cues from the stunning 'RX Vision' concept car the brand displayed at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show and offers a sharp and mature design that British buyers seem to like. There's a sleek profile and a reatively low roofline that underscore this SUV's solid stance and elegant proportions. Under the skin, the body structure has been created under the concept of what Mazda calls 'Refined Toughness'. Inside, changes to this updated model include the integration of a slightly larger 8-inch centre-dash touchscreen. As before, this display differs from rival set-ups in its provision of a lower rotary controller: and it includes navigation as standard. Other minor changes include the addition of LED interior lighting, a redesigned key and the availability of black half-leatherette seats on plusher variants. In terms of overall quality, the finish still isn't quite up there with a rival Volkswagen Tiguan, but it's certainly an improvement over what you'd get in competitors like Ford's Kuga and Kia's Sportage. In the back, there's plenty of legroom, despite the provision of a decently-sized 506-litre boot, extendable to 1,620-litres on retraction of the rear bench.
Market and Model
List pricing sees CX-5 ownership pitched much as before, with prices ranging in the £27,000 to £40,000 bracket. There are three trim levels - 'SE-L', 'Sport' and 'GT Sport' and three engines, a 2.0 165PS petrol unit and 150 and 184PS versions of the familiar 2.2-litre diesel. You have to have a 184PS diesel if you want to be able to pay the £2,000 premium that Mazda demands for AWD. Automatic transmission is an extra £1,500. All models feature a generous standard equipment tally that includes LED headlights, auto power-folding door mirrors, dual-zone climate control, a DAB radio and a 7" colour touch-screen display with Mazda's integrated navigation and 'Apple CarPlay/'Android Auto' smartphone-mirroring. 'Sport Nav' cars add to this with a reversing camera, an 8-way power adjustable driver's seat and Smart keyless entry, plus heated front seats and steering wheel, a power lift tailgate and a new head-up display that projects directly onto the windscreen and features Traffic Sign Recognition. As part of the revised line-up, this model gets even more active safety equipment as standard, including an updated version of the CX-5's 'Advanced Smart City Brake Support' system, which incorporates night-time pedestrian detection for the first time. This Advanced SCBS set-up uses a forward-sensing camera to detect vehicles and pedestrians ahead and help avoid collisions or mitigate damage in the event one does occur. There's also Mazda Radar Cruise Control, Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic alert, High Beam Control and Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning standard across the range. In addition, the optional safety pack on 'Sport' models features a 360-degree view camera and Adaptive LED Headlamps.
Cost of Ownership
The CX-5's unexpectedly imperious progress continues when it comes to cost of ownership and this is where the SKYACTIV technology really pays off. Let's get to the WLTP figures. The 2.2-litre 150PS diesel variant many will choose returns up to 49.6mpg in manual form (or 43.5mpg as an auto) and up to 151g/km (171g/km). For the 2.2 184PS diesel, the figures are 42.8mpg (39.8mpg) and 175g/km (186g/km). The 2.0-litre petrol model now manages up to 160g/km - or 173g/km in auto form. Clever use of low compression ratios for the SKYACTIV-G petrol and SKYACTIV-D diesel engines means that ignition takes longer, ensuring a better mixture of air and fuel. This approach also enables the engines to run with less mechanical stress, which allows the use of lighter weight materials, in turn meaning that the finished vehicle will need less energy to move through the air. And no energy at all of course when it comes to a temporary stop, say at the lights or in traffic. At that point in this Mazda's case, an 'i-stop' engine stop/start system (the fastest-reacting set-up of its kind on the market) will cut in, reducing fuel consumption by up to 10% all on its own. As for peace of mind, well given the reliability of Mazda products, you'd have thought the company might have wanted to improve upon its usual three year/60,000 mile package and take on the Korean brands. Not so. That familiar standard warranty remains in place for this car.
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|Steering wheel mounted audio controls
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|Automatic headlights with dusk sensor
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|Coming/leaving home lighting function
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|Interior Features
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|6 way electric adjustable passenger seat
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|ISOFIX child seat anchorage points attached on outer rear seats
|Remote central locking
|Power door locks
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For many people the color pink is not just a color. For centuries, the color pink has been used to draw out subtle emotions such as kindness, unselfish love and consideration. It is the color typically used during Valentine's Day and the "pink ribbon" has become a symbol for October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign. To celebrate this color, here are some of our own products that are pretty in pink.
The Crane Pink Drop Humidifier will keep your family feeling great during the fall and winter months. This humidifier features a smooth drop shape design with a flow rate of 2.3 gallon output per day. The Crane Ultrasonic Humidifier aids in the prevention of cold, cough, flu symptoms, sinus infection and more. This pink humidifier is whisper quiet and can run for 24 hours on the medium setting.
The Klean Kanteen Purple Prevention Prayer Flag is a 27 ounce special edition stainless steel water bottle. This Klean Kanteen bottles features a unique "prevention purple" prayer flag designed to raise awareness for preventing and finding a cure for breast cancer. The semi-wide mouth accommodates standard ice cubes and this water bottle will not retain any flavors or odors.
The Austin Air Baby Pink Allergy Machine is designed for newborns to help them breathe easier. This junior allergy machine helps reduce coughing, snoring, wheezing and sneezing. The reduction of particles in the air, such as pollen and dust help to improve the quality of the air in your nursery.
The KOR Delta Orchid Pink Water Bottle has a 16.9 ounce capacity and is easy to hold. This reusable water bottle features the KOR Perfect Spout, which has an unique design that is large enough to insert cubes, but small enough to minimize splashing. The spout is also sanitary, as it is unexposed and protected when not in use.
The Vapur Reflex Pink Water Bottle features a unique construction that allows it to stand upright when full and can be folded, rolled and flattened when empty. With a capacity of 18 ounces, this bottle is easier to carry than standard water bottles and is dishwasher safe.
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I'm a big fan of Tugg, especially since they had The Princess Bride in their library, which allowed us to host an awesome screening of the film back in October. Tugg has added more titles to their library, and they've lined up a nice variety of holiday movies. There are the ones that are fun for the whole family like Elf, Miracle on 34th Street, and Christmas Vacation, but they also have the films that are for a more mature audience. While Tugg bills them as "feel-bad", I don't feel anything but joy from watching Die Hard and Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang.
Hit the jump to check out "Tugg's Top 8 Feel-Bad Holiday Films". And for Atlanta readers, we're hosting a screening of one of these movies… Look for an announcement soon.
Here's the press release [Keep in mind that this list only includes films in Tugg's library; if they had it, I would totally add The Ref]
Austin, TX— Monday, November 19, 2012— Tugg, Inc. ("Tugg"), a web-platform that enables individuals to choose the films that play in their local theaters, unveils newly available titles to put you in a festive spirit this holiday season. These titles add to Tugg's ever expanding film library, which currently consists of over 830 studio & independent films.
While having added traditional classics to the library like Elf, Miracle on 34th Street, The Polar Express, Christmas Vacation and Home Alone, Tugg has also added films that offer an alternate take on holiday cheer.
Tugg is pleased to present their Top 8 "Feel-Bad Holiday Films," available now for moviegoers nationwide to screen in their local theaters.
There are no loveable family themes that connect this film to the holidays, but it's Christmas in LA and Michelle Monaghan looks smashing in her red Santa dress. This might be the least well known of the films on this list, but its quick wit, fast pace and career re-launching performance from Robert Downey Jr. make Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang a movie that is well worth bringing back to the big screen.
Lethal Weapon uses the holidays as a great backdrop to the film's action sequences – come on, the gunfight in the Christmas tree lot anyone? And it also weaves in the theme of family with Martin Riggs, a suicidal cop, finding a new home for the holidays with his polar opposite partner, Roger Murthaugh.
Not many people remember Stanley Kubrick's final film for its Christmas motifs, but there's hardly a shot in the film that doesn't form a dreamlike vision of the holidays. American consumerism – of possessions both material and human – is explored to satirical effect. Eyes Wide Shut, like many of Kubrick's films, wasn't fully appreciated in its time, but like his now accepted classics, it is a masterpiece that deserves to be revisited in theaters.
5) The Nightmare Before Christmas
Tim Burton & Henry Selick's stop motion masterpiece lends Burton's trademark macabre sensibilities and nightmarish visuals to Christmas, the happiest and most colorful of all holidays. If the world were truly just, the film's catchy songs with lyrics like "kidnap the Sandy Claws, beat him with a stick" would be added to every carolers' holiday list.
Another Tim Burton entry! We just realized this, but he really has some twisted ideas about Christmas. The success of Batman gave Burton the space to let his freak flag fly for the sequel, resulting in one of the most unique, exhilarating and visually arresting comic book adaptations ever – one that's perfectly set against the dark and eerie backdrop of Christmas in Gotham.
3) Bad Santa
The grandaddy of offensive holiday films (it's a niche genre) also happens to be one of the most jaw-droppingly hilarious films of all time. Bad Santa is truly the most toxic anti-holiday film ever made and, like whiskey, only gets better with age.
2) Gremlins
The ultimate in cautionary Christmas consumerism, Gremlins celebrates the perfect holiday gift – something thoughtful, rare, expensive, unavailable and… deadly?
1) Die Hard
From its Christmas rap-rock to its home-for-the-holidays setup, Die Hard oozes Christmas cheer. Nothing, and we mean nothing, reunites and strengthens family bonds during the holidays like killing terrorists in the Nakotomi tower.


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McKeldin-Jackson Project, 1969-1977
"One was a black woman, leader of her people. The other was a white man, twice mayor and twice governor. Separately and together they set new precedents in advancing the cause of human rights. Each benefited from the other's role, for progress required combined citizen support and public action." (Lillie May Jackson/Theodore R. McKeldin: Leaders for Human Rights colloquium and exhibition, 1976, event program, OH 8182)
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Subject guide to the McKeldin-Jackson Project
The McKeldin-Jackson Project was an effort to examine the Maryland civil rights movement of the mid 20th century through the medium of oral history by focusing on the roles played by Lillie May Jackson and Theodore R. McKeldin. Lillie May Jackson (1889-1975) was a pioneering civil rights leader beginning in the 1930s and an organizer of the Baltimore Branch of the NAACP. Theodore R. McKeldin (1900-1974) was Mayor of Baltimore (1943-1947, 1963-1967), Governor of Maryland (1951-1959) and an advocate for civil rights. The project was sponsored by the Maryland Historical Society and was supported in part by a grant from the Maryland Committee for the Humanities and Public Policy.
The 92 oral histories in the collection consist of 87 interviews along with other recorded events and materials. Interviews were conducted from 1975-1977, with some earlier recordings made prior to the project added to the collection. Interviewees range from leaders of the movement and average citizens who took part in the battle for civil rights, to those who opposed the civil rights movement. Interviewees include: Theodore McKeldin Jr.; Lillie May Jackson's children: Juanita Jackson Mitchell, Virginia Jackson Kiah and Bowen Kieffer Jackson; Thomas J. D'Alesandro III, mayor of Baltimore, 1967-1971; Vernon Naimaster, Grand Titan of the Maryland Ku Klux Klan in the mid 1960s; Donald G. Murray, the first African American admitted to the University of Maryland Law School; and Parren Mitchell, U.S. Congressman, 1971-1987. Topics discussed include interviewee's roles in the N.A.A.C.P. and other civil rights organizations, Maryland politics, law and education, and relationships with Governor Theodore McKeldin and Lillie May Jackson. Please see the subject guide for a more extensive list of topics. (Additional interviews with interviewees Marion Bascom, David Glenn, and Lawrence Cardinal Shehan relating to the civil rights movement can be found in the Baltimore Interfaith Series. The MdHS oral history collection also contains two interviews with Theodore McKeldin: OH 8033 and OH 8215)
Listen to a clip from OH 8210 of interviewee Willie Adams speaking about Lillie May Jackson's contribution to civil rights movement.
Materials available for the interviews include audio recordings, tape indexes, newspaper and periodical clippings, biographical material, interview evaluations, and other items. Full or partial transcripts are available for 52 of the interviews.
In addition to the interviews conducted for the project, there are a number of other materials included in this collection. OH 8177 is a recording of a speech given by Theodore R. Mckeldin for the Maryland Day Pageant Meeting of the Honor Society in History of the University of Baltimore in 1969. OH 8182 consists of the proceedings from a colloquium and exhibition held on November 16, 1976 at the Maryland Historical Society commemorating the McKeldin-Jackson project. There is an audio recording of the event, transcripts of speeches and question and answer sessions with the audience, a program for the colloquium, newspaper clippings, and an article by Clarence Mitchell Jr. The exhibit was on display at the Maryland Historical Society from November 16, 1976 to January 30, 1977.
OH 8212 consists of a student research paper on Theodore McKeldin and the civil rights movement in Maryland. OH 8213 contains background documents and material on the McKeldin-Jackson project including a subject index for the interviews, biographical material on the interviewers, minutes and correspondence for the project, colloquium documents, and project proposals. OH 8158 is a recording and transcript of a 1976 WBAL radio program in which interviewees David Glenn and Judge Robert Watts appeared to discuss the McKeldin-Jackson Project with host Alan Christian.
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Gossip Hound
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Grace Armiger isn't living the high life. As a publicist in a London publishing house, she spends her days trying to interest an indifferent media in her collection of oddball authors. Home's not much better - her scruffy apartment, untrustworthy boyfriend, and nagging mother aren't doing much to keep her spirits high. Plus, she's just had a wildly inappropriate one-night stand with one of her writers. But when a chance encounter turns into a brush with an A-list celebrity, Grace dares to think her life may finally be taking a promising turn...Across town, Belinda Black, a ruthless tabloid journalist, is about to make a crash landing into Grace's unremarkable life. For just as soon as Grace thinks she's found the man of her dreams, Belinda thinks she's found the interview of hers. With 'Gossip Hound', Wendy Holden delivers yet another stylish, sophisticated comedy showcasing a winning and witty heroine who - against all odds- just may come out on top.
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A truly unique meeting of architectural influences situated near downtown Santa Fe, this custom "Pueblo Revival"-style home takes its cues from Italy on the inside, where five bedrooms, and five bathrooms are turned out in a rustic, Tuscan style. High, wooden-beamed ceilings, custom tile work, multiple fireplaces, hard wood flooring, and a rich, earthy palate characterize this recent renovation and expansion. A recreation room, private game room, in-house gym, wine cellar, and tasting room cover 9,100 square feet of space, which includes a beautiful guest house adjacent to the main property. Multiple outdoor spaces and terraces enjoy sweeping mountain views. View the property.
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Earth Maiden Arjuna - Arjuna is everything. Not only my favorite, but probably the best anime ever. If you ever want to hear what I have to say, go watch this show.
ef ~a tale of memories~ - Everything I wanted. There are shows on my list that I call 'perfect' and those that have spiritual importance to me, and this one borrows a bit of both worlds. Took my favorite staff and pushed them to the max, took my favorite concept and pushed it to the max and virtually reinvented a genre. It's the show that made me become a director and the show that blew me away more than anything I'd ever seen. Ultimately, it might just be the culmination of too many of my personal preferences.
Eureka Seven - The ultimate coming of age tale in my opinion. Entertaining from start to finish and one of the few shows to really get everything done in terms of character and plot development. It was well thought-out and well executed with an unforgettable couple of main characters. It may not be the king of it's craft, but like ef, it appeals to me in a number of ways.
Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann - Style. Mad pimp style. Everything.
Martian Successor Nadesico - 'You Get to Burning' really summarizes it all well. It's the soul of a dreamer in the right context. It's a show that really stands up to it's belief in being itself. For the size of it's cast, all the characters are amazing. One of the series I'd consider 'perfect'.
Serial Experiments Lain - For being what it is, truly take-no-prisoners psychedelic madness. It's the show I want to watch again and again just to wank off my brain - all that beautiful subtlety and amazing storytelling. Pushes the medium to it's boundaries of comprehension and advanced storytelling. Also, Lain is my waifu.
Baccano! - Badass on the grandest scale of being badass. It will never leave my top 5 as long as it remains the most badass thing I have ever seen. Every ounce of it is an indestructible as it's cast.
Dennou Coil - Fucking brilliant. This is the culmination of all good things in anime, it's what happens when animation, art, sound, and directing all synch beautifully and are at there best. I could say the same for some other shows on this list, but none match the awesome of Dennou Coil's characters, story, and world.
NHK ni Yokusou - A show for the times. I'll always remember it for introducing me to the most true-to-life human analysis around. A premonition, a curse, but also makes you want to change the world. I can't help but feel like for all the powerfully strong shows I need, the powerfully weak ones only pour fuel on the fire.
NANA - NHK with a fourth of the humour and 4 times the menstrual cycle.
Hidamari Sketch - Absolutely timeless fun. An episode is fine at any time.
FLCL - It's not just the coming of age tale, but so much more. There isn't any dream being followed, no manly passion, it's the complex emotion of a preteen in conflict with childhood and adulthood. The Pillows and GAINAX together create sort of a youth's anthem. Hybrid Rainbow is really a summary of growing up.
Iriya no Sora, UFO no Natsu - It's heart-crushing, but not as much as other shows. Mostly, it just brings out the most emo part of me.
Gankutsuou ~Le Compte de Monte Cristo~ - It's all about the gothic story, the groundbreaking animation and insane suspense. I like drama, and this is thus far the best I've come across.
Haruhi Suzumiya no Yuutsu - Kind of the ultimate sci-fi/fantasy/otaku dream show. High energy, charisma, and fun will get you everywhere, especially when you can back it up with a plot that lends itself to more deepness than it contains. Haruhi's character speaks to a part of me.
Shin Seiki Evangelion - Everyone's bridge anime including my own. Doesn't stand up to having seen a lot more, but never stops standing out as a great show and at some time it really meant something to me. To be able to have that effect gets it's ranking.
Mai-HiME - Impact is the word here. A show that got you attached to it's characters and then put them in emotionally effecting situations. It's far from original, but it's the best of it's kind. It's willingness to accept the wacky gains mega bonus points.
Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight - Shows that the soul of a fighter is in everyone. This show is serious business and ultimately this is the most ferociously focused and forward-moving show around. I can't wait to rewatch it because I think I'll end up liking it even more every time. This here is favorite show material - I'd almost call it the most important show I've ever seen.
Haibane Renmei - Humble and beautiful. I got sucked into the world - it's a show I think I could watch forever and appreciate. It's just a little less relaxing than slice-of-life and that's about where I wanted it.
Spice and Wolf - It's simply fun. This is the kind of fantasy I enjoy, where you really get pulled into the world and the characters much like Haibane Renmei. Economics are awesome, and Horo is amazing.
Kamichu! - Relaxing and just fun. It really is the ultimate family show (seriously, watch this with your little brothers and sisters or kids if you have them). Combines the unique, the cool, and the cute well enough to be unforgettable. So far, my favorite slice-of-life.
Revolutionary Girl Utena - What amazes me about Utena is that it can be cheesy, totally formulaic, repeat itself, waste time, and do it all with such utter skill and awesome that I don't even mind it. That's what makes the show endearing - while you know what to expect from each episode in that season (a bunch of duels and random Nanami adventures) you still want to see how they're going to portray it. I also think that the formulaic nature of the series is what strengthened the final saga in a lot of ways. At that point, the plot is all coming together, but it keeps you in total suspense and only reveals it's hand at the very last minute. There was really no way to predict how it was going to end.
Ouran High School Host Club - The spiritual successor to Utena. Probably the best 'group bonding' show around.
Kino no Tabi - This is an anime for relaxation, reflection, and deep thoughts. This is the kind of anime that makes you think, but keeps you entertained without overdoing it. I find it to be increadibly humble at all times and has an air of realism that you just don't see in dramatic stories. Kino is a great character, and her dynamic with Hermes is always fun. This is one of the rare shows that plays well on all sides of the field. The calmer episodes are all done well, and the fighting scenes are equally great. Almost every episode catches you off-guard at some point with some kind of unexpected twist - some more expected, but others that make you full of shock and surprise. The last 2 episodes are some of the most heavy-hitting I think I've ever seen.
Black Lagoon - What really struck me in this show was all the philosophical and existential babble. It's a show that makes you think and puts you in a certain emotional position, which I'm always fond of in a show. Darkness is certainly my forte when portrayed correctly, and this show was up my alley, so to speak. It gets me fantasizing, ya know, and wondering if a place like Roanapur does exist, and whether life could be so fun. I have real thing for fucked-up people but I've never had the chance to truly become one - I'm like a fledgling or something, or the kind of guy who writes these shows about the fucked up people he admires where we spew philosophies that we think summarize the world when it's really as much of a fantasy to us as anyone.
Ichigo Mashimaro - This show is just downright cute. It's obscure enough to make it not quite like anything you've seen before, but familiar enough that it's warm to the heart. The characters are all memorable and work expertly together. it really stands out in my memory as one of the most warmhearted shows around.
Gunslinger Girl - I like the manga more simply for being longer, but cannot deny the anime's merits. I never thought of it as cruel, just as a realistic depiction of a certain situation which I found engrossing. The writing is the key here.
Kanon 2006 - Honestly, I need to rewatch it, because I can barely remember a lot of it, but even with all the silly moeblob, it's still a fun show.
OTHER GOOD STUFF: Air, The SoulTaker, The Legend of Black Heaven, Code Geass, Cowboy Bebop, Maria-sama ga Miteru, Texhnolyze
End of Evangelion - Magnum Opus.
Kigeki - 10 minutes of nonstop goth style and pure win. Better than most full series.
Le Portrait de Petit Cossette - Shinbo really just having fun. It's all about the insane directing.
Samurai X Trust and Betrayal - No matter how you look at it, this is just a damn good anime. It's got a story that's surprisingly deep for just 4 episodes, and despite the general lack of speach by either of them, I grew attached to Tomoe and Kenshin.
Millennium Actress - Beautiful. Unmatched storytelling.
Candy Boy - It was what I needed. I can't say anything has been this gripping in this short a time for me. I drop a lot of shows for being dramatic before giving me a chance to care about the characters. In 7 minutes, I was drawn in to the melodrama like it was a black hole.
Read or Die - 9 --- Some of the coolest fights and awesome combinations of stylistic music and animation. The concept is just plain brilliant.
King of Bandit Jing: Jing in Seventh Heaven --- I've been a Jing fan almost as long as i've been an anime fan, and this was the one that finally captured the spirit of the manga to an extent in the adaption of what was always my favorite volume. Yuuichi Kumakura's mind is just fucking insane.
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Princess Mononoke --- One of the very very few fantasy stories I can actually tolerate. I think the overall portrayal of events is where he awesome springs from.
X the Movie --- It's probably been way too long since I've seen this but it introduced me to the more psychological side of anime. It's dark and wonderful.
OTHER GOODIES: Akira, Blood: The Last Vampire, Cowboy Bebop Knockin on Heaven's Door, KARAS the Prophesy, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Voices of a Distant Star, Spriggan
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After reading this MO post, I am wondering:
Is every (connected) Hausdorff Banach manifold a regular space?
Though unjustified, page 53 of this paper nonchalantly states: "Note that a Hausdorff Banach manifold X is a regular space."
But does anyone know of a proof of this statement (or a counterexample)?
Of course, the real difficulty arises in proving the statement for the infinite-dimensional version, since such a Banach manifold will not be locally compact.
Follow-up: Now that Theo Buehler has kindly pointed to a counterexample (i.e. a connected Hausdorff Banach manifold which is not regular) perhaps it will give someone an idea about how to tackle the question that provided the inspiration for this one.


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House of Studies Launches New Web Section
The Antiochian House of Studies School of Orthodox Theology, home of the St. Stephen's Program, has launched a new website section. The project centered on the work of two House of Studies graduate students, Keith Buhler and Emmanuel Gergis, who worked with the staff of the House of Studies and the Dept. of Internet Ministry to update the web presence of this special Archdiocese ministry.
The new House of Studies section offers an introduction to the distance-learning school, a list of its academic programs, information for prospective and current students, and links for faculty, news and contact information. With affordable tuition and flexible scheduling, the House of Studies offers students, parents, or full-time professionals the ability to pursue an Orthodox theological education.


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Repair Soil Site evaluation applications shall be completed and signed by the owner of the property or their designated "Authorized Agent". The Environmental Health Specialist will contact the owner or authorized agent when the permit is ready for pick-up at the office. At this time the owner or authorized agent will sign the permit.
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Not everyone in Japan likes massively multiplayer online role-playing games. Generally speaking, most people like Dragon Quest. So what happens when you turn Dragon Quest into a MMORPG?
Square Enix has made Dragon Quest X into an online game that you don't need to play everyday—this is, an MMORPG that will fit into the rhythm of your life. A good thing!
One of the ways Square Enix does that is "Support Comrades"; this allows players to use others people's characters as part of their party and, thus, level up those characters with experience points and gold. Another way is that players can actually "charge" their while not logged in for a fixed period and gain "Vitality Balls". These allow players to double their XP and gold for thirty-minute intervals.
Finally, Square Enix offers "Support Gold" to those players who reach a specific point in-game during the span of a week.
Loads of Dragon Quest players are now adults who grew up with the series and who have jobs (and families). Smartly, Square Enix seems to realize this and it doing everything it can to make the MMORPG experience fit into the lives of busy players. Like I said, smart!
Still, expect players to figure out ways to make each of these helpful systems work as exploits. It wouldn't be a MMORPG if they didn't.
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Watch: New trailer for 'Dark Knight Rises'
Our summer calendar is booked with must-see films, and we can think of no better way to start May than with a new trailer for one of them: "The Dark Knight Rises."
Warner Bros. released the third trailer for the last installment of Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight" series on Monday night, one that fans are also anticipating will be screened ahead of "The Avengers" when it opens this weekend.
In contrast with the previous "Dark Knight Rises" trailer, there's no talk of "peace time" in this clip.
The story picks up eight years following 2008's "The Dark Knight," and we get a glimpse of just how sadistic Tom Hardy's masked Bane can be as he wreaks havoc on Gotham.
Batman appears to be MIA, and Joseph Gordon Levitt's character John Blake doesn't know if he's dead or alive, and if the latter, if he'll return. "Hope is lost," indeed.
But while the "adaptable" Selina Kyle (Anne Hathaway) tells Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale), "You don't owe these people anymore; you've given them everything," he disagrees.
"Not everything," he tells her. "Not yet."
What's your take on the trailer? Have you already tried to get a ticket to the show? "The Dark Knight Rises" opens July 20.
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Man accused in crash that killed 10-year-old pleads not guilty
McGuire faces five charges related to Oct. 7 crash
MONROE, Wis. — The man accused of killing a 10-year-old boy in an October drunken driving crash is pleading not guilty.
Trevor McGuire, 21, of Madison entered the plea in Green County court on Friday. He faces charges of homicide by reckless use of a vehicle, first-degree reckless homicide, injury by reckless use of a motor vehicle, first-degree reckless injury and first-degree recklessly endangering safety.
Michael Iverson, 10, of Stoughton, was killed in the Oct. 7 crash on Highway 59 west of Albany. His family was driving back to Stoughton after a volleyball tournament in Monroe.
According to the sheriff's department, McGuire was driving his pickup west on 59 when he crossed the center line and hit the eastbound minivan.
Witnesses later told deputies the truck passed two different vehicles at a high rate of speed before the crash. The pickup slid out of control while negotiating a curve faster than than the curve could be negotiated, according to deputies. The truck then entered the other lane of traffic.
The minivan was driven by Matthew Iverson, 35, of Stoughton, and it had three children inside. Iverson took evasive action but was struck despite driving onto the shoulder to avoid the collision, according to deputies.
Matthew Iverson was taken by helicopter to UW Hospital in Madison and later discharged. The other two children, ages 7 and 13, were taken by ambulance for minor injuries.
The sheriff's department said an investigation showed that McGuire had been drinking alcohol before the crash, and his blood alcohol level was "well over" the legal limit.
A criminal complaint states the passenger told deputies he and McGuire had been drinking vodka out of a flask at a warehouse in Albany where they were loading furniture to move to their new apartment.
Investigators said they found an opened container of tequila in the truck.


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Pettis County Emergency Services Respond to Explosion at Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company
The Pettis County Sheriff's Office responded to an explosion that has occurred at Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company, just south of Houstonia around midnight on November 29.
UPDATE: According to emergency services, there were no fatalities or injuries reported in the explosion. Vicki Granado, a spokesperson from Panhandle Eastern, says a 30″ pipeline ruptured just before midnight, causing the explosion.
Pettis County Sheriff Kevin Bond gave us an update on the fire around 10:30 this morning. Listen to the interview and view photos and video of the fire below.
The Sheriff's office is asking citizens to please remain clear of the area to allow emergency units to respond. Sedalia residents have reported they could see the explosion from their homes. We'll post further details once we learn more information.
Update on Pipeline Explosion and Fire
Just before 1 this (Friday) afternoon KSIS spoke to Pettis County Sheriff Kevin Bond about the explosion and fire involving the Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line South of Houstonia. Bond was asked if the fire was out, and he said "There is a lot of hay involved, and it is expected to smolder for days." Bond also said pipeline experts have been flown in, and are on the scene, but a cause of the explosion was not yet known. KSIS also asked the sheriff if there were any houses close to the explosion? Bond said there is a house and a hog operation in the area, and some of the hog houses were burning when they arrived, but not the house. Sheriff Bond also wanted those who travel in the area to know that all the roads are open now with the exception of McGruder Road between D Highway, and Houston Road.
Another video of the explosion was proided by Jason Knox via the Newstalk 1050 KSIS Facebook page. View the video here.
The following photos of the explosion were provided by photographer Kevin Walker.
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Oklahoma to Welcome President Obama on Pipeline Project
"Unfortunately, we know President Obama's visit is little more than a campaign stop in an attempt to put a favorable spin on his dismal energy record, because current gas prices threaten his job."
Washington, D.C. - Senator James Inhofe (R-Okla.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, commented today on President Obama's upcoming visit to Cushing, Oklahoma ahead of the construction of a pipeline which will run from Cushing to the Gulf. President Obama plans to travel to Oklahoma City on March 21 and to Cushing, Oklahoma on March 22.
"When President Obama visits Oklahoma in preparation for a new pipeline from Cushing to the Gulf, we hope that he will learn a thing or two about the benefits of using our own domestic oil and gas resources, especially as gas prices continue to skyrocket," Senator Inhofe said. "Unfortunately, we know his visit is little more than a campaign stop in an attempt to put a favorable spin on his dismal energy record, because current gas prices threaten his job. America has more domestic recoverable resources of oil, gas and coal than any country in the world, and developing these resources is the best way to revive our economy while bringing down prices at the pump. Yet, President Obama continues to wage an all-out attack on American fossil fuel development in his war on affordable energy. He keeps saying that oil and natural gas are the fuels of the past, but he is wrong. Oklahomans know they are very much the fuels of the present and the foreseeable future. The sooner he realizes this, the better."
Senator Inhofe has asked Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee Senator Boxer to hold a hearing in Cushing, Oklahoma on the subject of the proposed pipeline that is to run from Cushing to the Gulf, but has not received a definitive answer.


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Economists look to a broad variety of indexes and metrics when judging how the economy is functioning: the Baltic Dry Index, Underemployment (U-6), Industrial Production, regional Federal Reserve Activity. The list goes on.
But an index from Stamford University's economic department, completed by PhD candidate Scott Baker and professor Nicholas Bloom, as well as the University of Chicago's Steven Davis, is offering yet another look at how the U.S. is performing.
And the index is finally beginning to show some return from the heights hit during the debt ceiling crisis of 2011 that nearly derailed the U.S. economy.
The Uncertainty Index combines a number of indicators including newspaper coverage of economic policy uncertainty, the expiration of federal tax codes, and disagreement between economic forecasters.
What the researchers found was surprisingly substantive.
"We see that a 112 point rise in policy uncertainty (the rise in our policy uncertainty index from 2006 to 2011) is followed by a persistent fall in real industrial production with a peak negative impact of about -4.0% at 14 months," Baker, Bloom, and Davis write. "Similarly, there is a persistent fall in aggregate employment following a policy uncertainty shocks, with a peak response of 2.3 million jobs after 20 months."
The index has fallen to 156.9 in January from 199.5 the preceding month, but the rate remains above pre-crisis levels. That's relatively good news — in fact it's right in line with the reading in January of 2011.


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This is a simple traditional French dessert with a little twist. This pain perdu is a livened up French Toast – the secret lies in allowing the bread to soufflé slightly in the oven so it has a wonderful, smooth texture in the center. By crusting the bread with toasted coconut and roasted pistachios, it brings a tropical flavor to the dish that complements Dolce very nicely.
Pistachio and Coconut Pain Perdu
Serves 8; Two halves per person
1 cup pistachios, finely chopped
¼ cup shredded coconut, finely chopped
1 loaf of dense bread or Texas toast, unsliced
5 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can coconut milk
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 tablespoon butter
Vanilla or caramel ice cream
Mix the pistachios and shredded coconut and spread onto a dinner plate. Set aside. Slice bread into 1-inch thick slices. Blend together eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla, coconut milk and rum then pour into a shallow bowl. Immerse the slices of bread in the liquid and soak for two minutes, remove, and allow excess liquid to drip off. Press the bread down onto the pistachio and coconut mixture, then flip over and repeat, being careful not to knock off the coating.
In a skillet pan on medium heat, add a tablespoon of butter and coat the pan. Sear both sides of the bread until golden brown, then remove and place on a sheet pan. Bake the bread at 325ºF until the bread starts to puff up or "soufflé" –this should take about six to ten minutes. Allow to cool for several minutes, then slice diagonally and serve with vanilla or caramel ice cream. Enjoy!
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Back in September, I helped facilitate a crowdfunding campaign for Pagan chaplain and activist Patrick McCollum so that he could attend Awakened World 2012 in Rome, Italy, a gathering of religious and spiritual leaders that seeks to "call attention to shifting paradigms in our world today- including concern for human rights and the environment – and help facilitate the religious and spiritual healing of the world." That campaign was successful, and I was able to speak with McCollum by phone yesterday from Florence, Italy. He described amazing breakthroughs and opportunities for modern Pagans that were emerging from his time at Awakened World, and says that he looks forward to sharing them in-depth on his return to the United States. In the meantime, Patrick has posted some updates and photos to the Patrick McCollum Foundation's Facebook page.
"As the meetings and dialogue here at the Awakened World gathering in Rome move forward, we are not only working on solutions toward peace and sustainability, we are getting to know one another and making friends. As many of you know, one of my main objectives in representing our community is to create concrete alliances around the world while at the same time putting a face on our traditions and the things we hold sacred and can contribute. As a result, several of those goals are quickly coming to fruition. I now have many new friends from other traditions who are gaining respect for our views and offering to stand together. And even more powerful, several of us have agreed to work together on important tangible projects that both contribute to solutions to our planet's larger problems and allow our community to be seen in a positive light."
McCollum also said that "many of our discussions here dovetail with those circling in our own communities, and it is clear that we have much to contribute." Some of the high-profile guests at Awakened World 2012 include Ela Gandhi, granddaughter of Mohandas Gandhi, and Tenzin Tethong, former Prime Minister (Kalon Tripa) of the Central Tibetan Administration (both pictured above with Patrick McCollum).
We will be hearing more from Patrick at The Wild Hunt once he returns. In the meantime, you can follow his foundation's Facebook page for updates. For those unfamiliar with McCollum's work on behalf of modern Pagans, specifically in chaplaincy, here are a few links from The Wild Hunt archives that detail some of his exploits.


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Tests for the Tea Party on Tuesday
Emboldened by its surprise win in Alaska, the Tea Party is looking east as it keeps fighting for control of the GOP.
A poll released last week suggested that support for the Tea Party movement had peaked, falling to just 12%, but its influence remains far greater in Republican primaries, where low turnout has so far given enthusiasts an outsized role. That was the case in Alaska, where Tea Party candidate Joe Miller upended incumbent GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski in a primary that drew fewer than 105,000 voters. It was also true in Kentucky and Nevada, where Tea Party candidates also prevailed over establishment candidates, and it was especially the case in Utah, where only a few thousand convention delegates decided the fate of soon-to-be-former Sen. Robert Bennett.
Next up is Delaware, where nine-term GOP Rep. Mike Castle, once considered a shoo-in for the nomination and the election, is in a battle for his political life. A weekend survey from Public Policy Polling showed Castle three percentage points behind Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell, who came out of nowhere with the help of endorsements from Sarah Palin and Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) and a big infusion of outside volunteers and cash. Delaware is a mostly Democratic and moderate state, and if O'Donnell is the nominee, the forecast for the Senate seat once held by Vice President Joe Biden will turn from likely Republican pickup to likely Democratic hold.
A similar fight will be decided Tuesday in New Hampshire, where state Attorney General Kelly Ayotte is staring down the surging candidacy of Ovide Lamontagne, who also has the backing of DeMint and the Tea Party Express. A recent poll showed Ayotte with a seven-point lead, but facing a good-sized chunk of undecided voters and clear signs that Lamontagne is gaining. A Tea Party victory would significantly improve Democrats' chances of taking over the seat, now held by retiring GOP Sen. Judd Gregg.
In New York, the Tea Party test is for governor. The favorite in the GOP primary has long been former U.S. Rep. Rick Lazio, but challenger Carl Paladino, a businessman making his first foray into politics, has picked up momentum -- again thanks to Tea Party support. And with as few as 10% of registered Republicans likely to vote, Paladino could pull off an upset. While Democrat Andrew Cuomo is widely expected to win the Nov. 2 election no matter who the Republicans nominate, a primary win by Paladino could hurt other GOP candidates. It would likely give Democrats a reason to come out and vote in November, costing Republicans some House seats in moderate swing districts.
Even Maryland, which is as blue a state as New York, faces a minor Tea Party ruckus Tuesday. Former Gov. Bob Ehrlich still seems to have a lock on the Republican gubernatorial nomination, but businessman Brian Murphy garnered lots of attention and at least some support after Palin endorsed him unexpectedly last month.


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Silicon Cup Accommodation, Cowes Isle of Wight
Silicon Cup accommodation is in great demand given the success of this spectacular event. Silicon Cup 2018 is even bigger and better than in previous years with many people seeking to holiday in Cowes at the same time.
Property Ref: 117
In the heart of the action..contemporary seaside house sleeping up to 7 guests, 5 plus 2 on large sofabed.
Suits families, crew lets,couples.
Outside courtyard garden with BBQ.
Free WIFI, TV DVD.
Fully equipped kitchen with washing machine.
Property Ref: 118
Excellent house, 5 mins flat walk into central cowes.Sleeps up to 8 guests with the added bonus of two bathrooms. Decorated in contemporary style with spacious entertaining areas. Lovely garden with BBQ. Home from Home feel !+ More details
Property Ref: 120
A modern victorian time warp! Furnished and presented to the highest standards with all mod cons, but looking like it would have done 100yrs ago. Perfect for corporate or discerning families.+ More details
Property Ref: 123
A period terrace which comfortably sleeps 8. Minutes walk from Cowes town centre. Attractive southerly facing garden with pond and BBQ area. Newly refurbished. This house has recently been awarded a four star rating by the Quality In Tourism board.+ More details
Property Ref: 125
A bright and airy home with a pretty garden with pond and BBQ area. A welcoming conservatory leads to a newly fitted kitchen. There are computer and internet facilities in the basement as well as a seperate W/C and drying facilities for wet weather gear.+ More details
Property Ref: 128
Seconds walk from the High Street this 2 bedroomed cottage sleeps 4. It has a courtyard garden with an outside drying room.
Perfect holiday and sailing rental.+ More details
Property Ref: 126
Six bedroomed house sleeping twelve on Mill Hill Road. Lots of bathrooms, parking and outside space. All rooms have TV and washbasins, three are en-suite. Good sized entertaining rooms, wifi and usual ameneties. Big utility area perfect for drying clothes and storing sails. Parking for two cars. A spacious house perfect for teams or corporate use.+ More details
Property Ref: 129
A fabulously refurbished two double bedroom home. Lovingly restored to a very high standard. Spectacular bathroom with high tech shower! Garden with furniture and BBQ. Seperate dining room with cloakroom. Perfect for families or corporate guests.+ More details
Property Ref: 127
Incredibly spacious five bedroomed home sleeping 10. Fabulous sea views and large garden for entertaining. Huge kitchen/diner with access to the garden. Three double bedrooms,two twins and 2 bathrooms.+ More details
Property Ref: 130
A fabulously well positioned Penthouse apartment in the heart of Cowes. 2 bedrooms sleeping 4 people. Perfect for a corporate or family let.+ More details


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YOU GUYS. It's May 2nd, which means that 1/3 of 2012 is already gone. What the what?! Crazy. 2012 thus far has been a year unlike any other for me, so when I saw Liz's list of twelve things she's learned in 2012 so far, I thought hey! that might be a good way to preserve some of the magic that this year has shown me and to share some of the knowledge I've gleaned from January to present. Some of these things were hard-learned, some of them I learned by accident, and some I've always known but haven't been able to accept their truth until now. But I'm still learning all the time, and that's not nothing.
01 /// That most of the American stereotypes held by Europeans are not entirely untrue.
02 /// That curiosity is one of the best qualities to have, and that there are generally great rewards when you exercise it.
03 /// That I can get by on a lot less than I thought I could.
04 /// That I will probably always be having an internal dialogue with myself about whether to cut or grow out my bangs, and that I will probably always be unhappy with whichever I choose.
05 /// That when it comes to searching for employment, it's not what you know but who you know.
06 /// That Seattle springtime is a beautiful thing, and reminds me why I choose to call this city home.
07 /// That South Park is one of the funniest shows ever.
08 /// That sometimes it's more important to honor your own happiness above the commitments you make.
09 /// That people and their stories are my truest passion.
10 /// That trying to overcome old habits without making a clean break from the environments that fostered them means setting yourself up for failure.
11 /// That language is a miracle, and "YES" is a way more fun word than "NO."
12 /// That I want to be Malcolm Gladwell when I grow up.


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Washington Post Staff Writers
Sunday, January 2, 2011
In the early 1990s, the biggest names in the mortgage industry hatched a plan for a new electronic clearinghouse that would transform the home loan business – and unlock billions of dollars of new investments and profits.
At the time, mortgage documents were moved almost exclusively by hand and mail, a throwback to an era in which people kept stock certificates, too. That made it hard for banks to bundle home loans and sell them to investors. By contrast, a central electronic clearinghouse would allow the companies to transfer thousands of mortgages instantaneously, greasing the wheels of a system in which loans could be bought and sold repeatedly and quickly.
"Assignments are creatures of 17th-century real property law; they do not coexist easily with high-volume, late 20th-century secondary mortgage market transactions," Phyllis K. Slesinger, then senior director of investor relations for the Mortgage Bankers Association, wrote in paper explaining the system.
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Hike through the Ten Apple Farm woods with our herd of Alpine dairy goats! Our evening hikes start with goat milking, then the hike, and finish with goat milk and homemade cookies back at the farm. The hike consists of an approximately 1 1/2 mile loop through the woods on fairly well maintained trails. There is some steep terrain. Children must be at least 5 years old and accompanied by an adult. (Children ages 4 and under must be carried). Along the way we'll talk about goats as pack animals and you'll learn a thing or two about raising and caring for goats. $10 per adult, $5 for kids (ages 5-11).
Postponement due to weather: We can't take the goats out if it's raining. We will be watching the weather forecast in the days leading up to the hike and will let you know within 24 hours of the hike time whether the hike is a go or not.
Cancellation policy: If we have to postpone the hike due to weather, we will reschedule you on the next available hike, schedule a new make up date for the hike, or offer you a refund. If you cancel at least 7 days prior to the hike date we can offer you a full refund. We can't issue refunds without at least 7 days notice.
PLEASE NOTE: The number of tickets available listed under Adult and Child tickets is the total number available for the hike, not for the individual type of ticket. So if both say "5 available" there are 5 total spaces left in that hike, and not 10 spaces (i.e., not 5 adult + 5 child). We are working on fixing this display issue.


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Ken® Fashionistas® Doll 14 In Black & White
The Ken™ Fashionistas™ dolls stay cool with trendy looks and individual style from sporty to casual to preppy. Ken™ doll is dressed in a versatile outfit complete with a pair of shoes. The shirt sports a trendy silhouette; the bottoms are casually cool; and the shoes complete the look. Collect them all to expand the storytelling fun (each sold separately, subject to availability). Includes Ken™ Fashionistas™ doll wearing fashions and shoes. Doll cannot stand alone. Colors and decorations may vary.


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You've gotta give North Van entrepreneur Oliver Steffen and his team at Genuine Guide Gear (G3) huge credit: they take on challenging projects. Their latest is the Blacksheep: G3's debut into splitboard snowboards.
As anyone who has tried one will tell you, splitboards are tricky little devils to master. Designed for mastering the (lift-less) backcountry, split boards and snowboards that can split and separate into a pair of uphill traction devices (they aren't really skis, they're more unique).
The binding rotate and adjust so that you can 'skin' uphill (with the help of climbing skins) and then take off the climbing skins and put the board back together in order to ride back down.
A mid-wide, all-mountain backcountry board, the Blacksheep is designed for the backcountry snowboarder seeking out deep powder stashes and steep lines. Lightweight, performance and durability are achieved with G3's CarbonLight construction, which combines carbon and glass fiber laminates, a Poplar/Paulownia hybrid wood core, with unique semi-cap construction.
G3, is also offering high-traction splitboard skins for 2013-2014 made from a high-plush nylon and have a 15% greater climbing ability.
This awesome little video puts how it works into perspective.
Check out the video here.


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Bidding is open for the Sold! on Sisters fundraiser auction benefiting Sisters of the Road. Bid packages include vacation getaways, restaurant and shop certificates, handmade crafts, and even lunch with me. All winning bids will be matched in Sisters of the Road's Matching Gift Challenge, and donations will directly support both the organization and those who use its services. Bidding closes at 9:00 PM on December 1, 2011.
According to its mission statement, "Sisters Of The Road exists to build authentic relationships and alleviate the hunger of isolation in an atmosphere of nonviolence and gentle personalism that nurtures the whole individual, while seeking systemic solutions that reach the roots of homelessness and poverty to end them forever."
Note that anyone can make an appointment to talk with me for a half hour, for free, by calling my assistant Milena at 503-823-4124. Bidding on this auction for lunch with me gives you more time to discuss whatever you like, and also I pick up the lunch tab. Location downtown during the week, or in your neighborhood on a Saturday, at your convenience. Remember, for all fundraising auctions, the real goal is making money to support a worthy cause. If you win, that's like a "free gift" that goes along with your donation. So look at all the great items on sale, bid early, bid often, and help raise money for Sisters of the Road.
Since its inception in 1979, Sisters of the Road has operated as a vital part of the Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood. The organization provides a safe space for building community, dining with dignity, learning from one another, organizing for justice and human rights for all, and empowering all who walk through its doors. Sisters of the Road also offers hot and nutritious meals, as well as a supportive work experience. I greatly appreciate Sisters' staff, customers and supporters participating in important civic discussions in Portland.


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Install your own automatic sliding gate easily in just one weekend! If you are constructing your own gate please download the Gate Construction Guide and DIY Plans at: www.alldayfencing.com/adfshopdiy.php.
Sliding gates require a base for the track to sit on. The base can be constructed out of concrete. Excavate a footing for the concrete 200mm deep and 150mm wide. Lay some reinforcement steel in the trench and concrete to the level required. As concrete shrinks when it sets it is advisable to let the concrete set then bed you track down using a wet mix of sand and cement. Fix the track with concrete approval bolts.
The track must run for the full length of the gate plus the opening length. Sliding gates that are going to be automated should be 16″ (400mm) longer than the opening. This is to allow room for the motor.
When construction your gate frame you will need to recess two rollers at the bottom of the frame about 18″ (450mm) in from each end. Inch and a half (40mm) square steel section is advised for the frame with a 6″ x 1.5″ (140mm x 40mm) bottom rail to allow for the rollers and gear rack. If you intend to fix vertical wood pickets or panels than your frame will need a midrail. If you are fixing horizontal wood slats or boards, you will need vertical members in the frame at around 2′ (600mm) centers. To hold the top of the gate you will require a double roller and bracket setup as shown. Fix the roller bracket to the side fence post above the motor. View 100's of gate designs here… www.alldayfencing.com/adfgates.php.
Several gate motor kits are available. Fix the motor to a concrete pad and position it so the gear wheel faces the gate. Screw the gear rack to the bottom rail of the gate so the gears interlock. Most auto gate systems come with self programming features which enable the motor to learn the start and stop points.
There is no need for a stop or lock a the electric gate motor will hold the gate firmly in position. Most systems are suitable for heavy and light gates up to 350kg and 4.5m wide without a lock or up to 6m with the use of a lock, the gates will slow down at the end of opening/closing operation avoiding loud noises and maximising durability, and, once the gate is closed it can't be pushed open by intruders!
Most gate motors come with accessories such as movement sensors, external aerials, keypads etc. To view a common automatic sliding gate setup and wiring options view here: http://www.adfautomation.com.au/mhouseslidinggate.pdf
For more information and/or to view pictures and past projects please visit our website at www.alldayfencing.com.


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Young Hispanics Moving to Protestant Faith, Catholic Numbers Declining
A new Gallup poll released on Monday revealed that young Hispanics appear to be abandoning the traditional Catholic faith of their parents and turning more often to Protestant alternatives.
"A majority of Hispanics in America continue to identify as Catholic, although the Catholic percentage among Hispanics appears to be decreasing and the youngest Hispanics in America today are less likely to be Catholic than those who are older," Gallup stated about the implications of the results.
"Additionally, those Hispanics who are Catholic are much less religious than those who are Protestant."
The Gallup poll, which examined Latinos at large and those aged 18 to 29 years, revealed that more than 60 percent of Hispanic Protestants considered themselves very religious, while only 43 percent of Hispanic Catholics could say the same.
From the more general results, 40 percent of all Hispanic respondents said that they were very religious, while 29 percent indicated that they were moderately religious. Thirty-one percent noted they were not religious at all, which is consistent with national trends showcasing the rise of secularism in America.
Elderly Hispanics who responded to the poll were more likely to identify as Catholic – 60 percent of 50- to 64-year-olds and 61 percent of 65+ year olds said that they belong to the Roman Catholic Church. On the other hand, Protestant groups enjoyed the greatest numbers among Hispanics in the 18 to 29 age category, with 29 percent.
At the same time, the youngest age group in the poll was also likely to be the least religious, with 20 percent saying they have no religion or that they were unsure – while only 9 percent of those aged 65+ selected that answer. The least popular option across the board was other religion, with three to four percent of Hispanics identifying with that category.
The poll was based on more than 360,000 Gallup Daily tracking interviews between January 2012 and January 2013, with a random sample of 28,607 Hispanics from all 50 U.S. states, including D.C. Gallup said with 95 percent confidence that the margin of sampling error is ±1 percentage point.
The polling agency argued that the results create a potential for the Protestant Hispanic population to grow in numbers in the coming years, which would increase the average level of Hispanic religiosity in future years.
"You cannot help but notice the changing relationship between Hispanics and the Catholic Church," commented George Barna of the Barna Group, whose study found similar results in 2011. "While many Hispanic immigrants come to the United States with ties to Catholicism, the research shows that many of them eventually connect with a Protestant church."
The decline in Catholic adherents among Hispanics in America is another troubling factor for the Roman Catholic Church, which is currently in transition as it prepares to select a new leader to succeed Pope Benedict XVI, who will officially step down on Feb. 28.


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Author-finder: Damon tells Festival secrets
The war in Iraq began on the first day of last year's Virginia Festival of the Book, so program director Nancy Damon can handle just about any disaster.
Usually the disasters are not quite so international: An author's books don't show up at the signing; a property manager threatens to tow illegally parked cars during the Festival luncheon. That sort of disaster Damon takes in stride. And there's a reason there have been so few at the 10-year-old book fest: "Details, details, details," she chants.
Actually, keeping track of all the details for the five-day festival is her least favorite part of the job, which she "begged and groveled" to obtain back in 2000.
"Imagine you live your whole life for five days in a year," she says. And if you really want to annoy her, ask what she does the rest of the year.
Her job does give her a great conversation starter: Who do you read? And those answers often lead to festival guests.
"Usually most well-known authors come because of personal connections," she says. For instance, an excerpt of Michael Chabon's new novel, The Escapist, which is going to appear in the Virginia Quarterly Review, led to his appearance this year. And one of the Fellows at the Virginia Foundation of the Humanities offered, "Michael Ondaatje is a friend of mine."
Walter Mosley, Bill Bryson, and John Irving are on Damon's current wish-list.
Damon tries to read as many festival authors as she can, but with 160 adult programs scheduled this year, "That's completely impossible," she says.
And as devoted as she is to the care and handling of authors, "I don't tell anybody I like their book if I don't," she admits.
She has learned to get some sleep during the five-day Event. "The first couple of days, I'm in a state of high anxiety. Then by Friday and Saturday, it's a state of whatever happens, happens. I mellow out."
She's not in that state yet. And ever the Festival booster, Damon ends an interview with "a shameless plug" for money: "If everyone who attended gave $3..."
Age: 55
What brought you here? My husband, Fred Damon, got hired in the anthropology department at UVA in l976.
What's worst about living here? It is a little scary how much development is taking place, with so much traffic.
Favorite hangout? I love intimate dinners with friends any one of a number of restaurants is great for this.
Most overrated virtue? Self-righteousness
What would people be surprised to know about you? I didn't learn to drive until I was 34 or maybe people wouldn't be surprised! Also my husband and I once rode our bikes from Minneapolis to New Jersey.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? My body would not have its current aches and pains, but my mind would still have the experiences of 55 years.
What accomplishment are you proudest of? 15 years of programming at the Senior Center, plus pulling off 3 and 11/12s book festivals along with Kevin McFadden, the VHF staff, and many volunteers.
What do people find most annoying about you? I talk a lot and interrupt other people when they're talking.
Whom do you admire? Fanny Lou Hamer, Ella Baker, and other civil rights leaders who risked their lives so people could have the rights accorded them in our Constitution. Also General Joseph Stilwell.
Favorite book? I do the Book Festival how can I only mention one book? Two books that most changed my life are the Autobiography of Malcolm X and All Quiet on the Western Front. My favorite "comfort" writer right now is Elinor Lipman, who is very funny, and the most interesting novel I have read in the last week is The Cloud Atlas, by Liam Callanan, which will be out soon.
What subject causes you to rant? Political leaders who misrepresent what they're doing and lie about other people's records and policies.
What thrills you about life in the 21st century? Little kindnesses people show each other in crazy times. (I'm not optimistic about the present course of the world.)
What creeps you out about life in the 21st century? World leaders and individuals are more willing to be destructive to life and our environment than ever.
What do you drive? Saturn station wagon, Volvo, and my bicycle whenever I can
What's in your car CD/tape player right now? Something my son left when he was here at Christmas
What's your next journey? Paris and Besancon, France, with my husband in May
What's the most trouble you've ever gotten in? Some things have to remain unmentioned.
What do you regret? Not taking more family vacations with our kids when they were young. Now they're 28 and 20.
Favorite comfort food? Definitely homemade popcorn and ice cream
What's always in your refrigerator? Food that needs to be thrown out
Must-see TV? Don't watch TV we use our TV to watch movies.
Favorite cartoon? I loved Herblock and mourn his death.
Describe a perfect day. Has to be in spring or summer, lots of physical activity, maybe gardening, biking, with husband and friends, a good meal, and time to read.
Walter Mitty fantasy? I play well for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team.
Who'd play you in the movie? Sally Field? I flatter myself to think maybe Goldie Hawn? If cross-dressing, I think Billy Crystal would be perfect.
Most embarrassing moment? High school debate– I completely lost my train of thought, and my mind went totally blank. Then, when the judge was giving comments, he acted like I wasn't even present, which was even worse!
Best advice you ever got? Three things: 1) Document everything. 2) Treat everything as data. 3) A soft answer turneth away wrath.
Favorite bumper sticker? I Read the Book
Nancy Damon