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(Current Topic: "What constitutes an "unfair advantage" in a trail race, and what—if anything—should be done to even the playing field?"), but as I read absolutely awesome interviews of Western States 100 front runners conducted by iRunfar.com, and commented, one comment spurred up a lot of thought. It was an interview with Dave Mackey, Nick Clark and Ian Sharman, all three return top-10 placing dudes, and I mentioned how I'd love Calrkie and Mackey to go for broke and make it happen (more Nick with a realistic chance, no offense, but Dave just put a 100k at San Diego 100). Why? Because they are guys with real jobs and families (spouses and kids). I was counter-commented with "Running coaching is a real job too, just not with a steady paycheck". Yes, it is. I should know, I have that one...as well as a the real job, one that makes you be at the office (NOT a home office, but elsewhere, what at the minimum involves getting there) at certain hours, which in this country means at least 40 hrs a week (if you're lucky), plus that commute, makes it 10 hrs a day out of your "personal" life. There are different jobs out there, some more back-breaking, some more computer-starring, some easy physically and mentally...but when you have a boss and have to be in the office, even if you do close to nothing at all, those ar 10 hrs you can NOT commit to running! And with regular jobs taking place in time of somewhere between 8 to 5, those are day-light hours no matter where you live.
What is the advantage of either not working (and having a significant other or parent to support you financially) or working from home? You can get however many hours of sleep you need and get out the door for a run whenever you feel fit - and for however many hours/miles your training calls for. For the rest of the world - it is either 4-5 am wake up calls and stumbling in the dark, late night runs after dinner settles in, or a quickie at lunch hour. Is it an unfair advantage? Absolutely NOT. It is each of our individual choice what to do in life, work full time regular hours, have a business (that may have flexible few hours, but may have INSANE many more than 10 a day, like Devon and Nathan Yanko's new bakery!), or live off spousal salary (aren't those nice?:)) or scraps that may be a sponsor provides while you're in peak (a fewer lucky) and a loan you hope to re-pay in the future.
That thinking (and that aforementioned comment) also involved families, and in particular families with kids - not that spouses alone are not families, but you know, those snot- and tears munchkins demand by far more presence! I should know that too, as I began my running journey when my kids were 5 and 10. These are quite old ages as far as I am concerned - I had no sleepless nights by then, and was bound to their school activities and sport practices, but was able to get runs around baseball and soccer fields or other things while watching and being "present". But even then, quality was often missed, as well as trails, and long runs were done, yet again, beginning at 4 am on Saturdays and Sundays, to ensure coming home by at least 11 am - if you want to be a participating parent, of course.
Unfair to be single or married without kids (for whatever reason, early, don't want to, can't)? Absolutely NOT. Again, these are choices we make, and then make the best of it...but surely those who can romp around at any time and in any place have somewhat of an advantage in training...
Someone mentioned living at altitude versus low-landers. Someone talks about flat Florida and mountains of Pacific North West. Then we have perfect weather of Coastal California year-round, and deep winter for 8 months somewhere in Montana, or 100F for 7 months in Texas...all that makes and breaks those training runs. And we haven't even come close to the advantages in racing itself...
Enter Karl Meltzer. The King of 100 M races - who prefers to run alone and advocates for it. Are pacers in the later stages an advantage? For a moment, don't think about safety in terms of breaking a leg and having someone carry you...and I am not only talking about front runners fighting for placing. A runner with a pacer has an extra pair of eyes to navigate the course, some set the pace (literally), some remind to drink/eat, some even spare their flashlights (happened at SD100 to a runner...would that runner finish same time/place?) and food. Sometimes, though, a pacer can be disadvantage, at least to some. It is an extra worry "Am I doing well, is the pacer having fun?". What if a pacer went off course and you trusted him? What if the pacer is not fit for that amount of miles/time/terrain and you feel guilty to leave them behind? Whatever it is, advantage or not, if it's allowed - it is fair. Lets live with it.
Same goes for crew. While I prefer to run by myself, and had become extremely efficient utilizing aid stations and my drop bags, a crew is totally beneficial and I love to have someone when life lets me. It is an advantage, as something legally allowed by race organizers, it is a fair one, indeed.
What else? GPS that allow you to make correct turns. Iron stomach is an awesome thing. High VO2max as well. Feet that don't respond with blisters every time you hit the rock. Kidneys that don't fail. And, of course, a clear mind to make right choices while you run - and a lot of experience:)
Funny remarks aside, what is unfair after all? Anything that is forbidden by race management! Drugs, first and foremost. I don't care where you stand in "normal" life on use of some of them, but if a race follows USATF or RRCA rules, get a list, and I believe, regardless of what recent article in one of the magazines vaguely tried to say, marijuana is still illegal in sport performance. All those blood doping drugs are as well. When your pacer carries stuff FOR you and gives it to you (and without which you would have slowed down/stopped), including but not limited to fuel, water, salt, clothes, lights...Cutting the course!!! - Big No-No! Using personal crew away from aid stations - or using something stashed ahead of time at certain points. I am also aware of certain twin brothers who switch over during a long race - that is pure cheating.
Frankly I am not sure if much can be done besides what is being done. Nor do I want to think about it. I pride myself to be "old school", and just wish quietly we stay old school forever:)


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David Bowie Sets Record for Most Views on Vevo
David Bowie fans visited the Vevo video website in droves on January 11, the day after the influential rocker died of cancer at age 69. Bowie's Vevo-hosted video catalog drew a whopping 51 million views that day, breaking the record of 36 million catalog views set by Adele on October 23, when the British pop superstar's "Hello" video premiered.
More than 60 clips spanning much of Bowie's career are viewable on Vevo, including early classics like "Space Oddity," "Life on Mars?" and "The Jean Genie," as well as David's two most recent videos "Lazarus" and "Blackstar." "Lazarus," which premiered on Thursday, January 7, was Bowie's most-watched video on the 11th, with 11.1 million views. Bowie's total catalog views increased 5,198 percent that day in comparison to the average number of views during the previous seven days.
The "Lazarus" video eerily foreshadows Bowie's passing, with scenes of the rock icon writhing in a hospital bed and ominously retreating into an armoire.
A special tribute to Bowie penned by U.K. music journalist Pete Paphides has been posted on Vevo's blog site, along with links to several of David's memorable video clips.

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The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) today (Jan. 13) announced that Mary "Mike" Hutya, vice president of meetings and shows, will retire on March 31 after 38 years of service to RVIA and the RV industry.
"Mike has been a key part of our shows department for nearly four decades," said RVIA President Richard Coon in a press release. "While most of her work has happened 'behind the scenes,' she has offered effective leadership and management as vice president. I know I speak for our industry's leadership and all who have gotten to know her in wishing Mike the best in retirement and in thanking her for all her work on our behalf."
Jim Jacobs, chief operating officer of Jayco Inc. and chairman of RVIA's Shows Committee, said, "Mike is a real pro, and it's been a treat to work with her over the years. Her extensive knowledge and shrewd negotiating skills have played a major role in expanding and improving RVIA's shows and events. I'll miss her."
Hutya joined RVIA in 1975 and has overseen the shows department since 1981. During that time, the industry underwent radical growth with shipments more than doubling. The annual National RV Trade Show played a key role in that growth by offering a central place for the industry to showcase its latest products and to conduct business. Hutya's work was central to expanding and improving the National RV Trade Show and the California RV Show, said Coon.
"I'll miss the people I've had a chance to work with at RVIA and throughout the RV industry, but I am looking forward to moving away from the city and enjoying retirement," Hutya said. "It's been a joy to play a part in the growth of this great industry, and I'm grateful for my years in the RV industry and for all the support from so many. I'm certain that more success lies ahead for all my friends and colleagues."
With Hutya's retirement, RVIA will divide the vice president of meetings and shows position into two separate functions. The responsibility of the National RV Trade Show and the California RV Show will now fall under the direction of James Ashurst, vice president of public relations and advertising. RVIA will be hiring a professional for the newly-formed position of shows executive director that will work in concert with Kelly Smith, shows manager, to oversee the daily management of these two industry events.
The planning of all other RVIA meetings and events will be handled by Doreen Cashion, meetings manager, under the direction of Coon.


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Saturday, May 1, 2010
Hope for The Franchise
Sample size alert! It's only been two games, but two doubles and a ding-dong (in memory of Jamie Campbell) give me hope that the most important bat in the Jays lineup may be starting to settle into a groove. A few points:
No player's struggles bring me more mental anguish than those of Travis Snider. His is a heavy burden to bear - he's long been seen as a focal point of the rebuilding offence, and many of us (present company definitely included) have taken for granted that he would indeed grow into the big mashing middle of the order raker that every contending ballclub requires.
Simply put - those dudes are hard to come by and are not easily replaced. And by living (and dying) on that assumption, every fastball that Snider can't quite catch up to brings on a mild case of angina.
And then I remind myself that he's 22 years old. He's learning how to be a professional baseball player on a stage where every flaw, every "not quite ready" skill is magnified. He's too good to fail. By all accounts, he's too driven. Cats that put balls into upper decks don't have slow bats; the missed fastballs are a sign of something else - and lest I pretend to be a professional baseball scout, I'm working on the assumption that it's something correctable.
Just like our man eyebleaf believes in Vernon Wells, I believe in Travis Snider. He'll figure it out. It's not like he & the Jays don't have a little time on their hands.
Fuel to the fire - The Adeiny Hechavarria Hype Machine
Since the (not so) splashy intro, we haven't heard much concerning the future and greatest shortstop (since Tony Fernandez, natch) for the Blue Jays. Until today, that is, with this beauty of a nugget from the Post's John Lott:
Meanwhile, Anthopoulos said he has received glowing reports on shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria, the Cuban defector who signed a US$10-million contract a few weeks ago.
Hechavarria, 21, wowed Jays' officials in a recent extended spring training game.
"He went 3-for-4 with a triple off the wall, a double and a single and played really good shortstop," Anthopoulos said. "It's only extended [spring training], but it's pretty exciting to read the game reports. They said he made an outstanding sliding catch to his right, got up and fired a seed to first base."
Yes, yes, and yes. More, please.
7 comments:
- William said...
Travis Snider is going to hit. He's going to be a really good player and I'm glad the Blue Jays are sticking with him.
The Blue Jays are playing really good baseball outside of the division and it really goes to show that the third best team in the AL East is better than pretty much anyone else.
I sure hope the Blue Jays finish above the Red Sox. That would be very cool.
- May 1, 2010 at 8:30 AM
- Aquamelli said...
2012 Playoffs!!!1
- May 1, 2010 at 10:00 AM
- victorymanual said...
Here's to hoping the Red Sox never come out of spring training and solidify us into 3rd place in the East.
Everybody that predicted us to finish dead last can each have a big shitburger to eat!
- May 1, 2010 at 10:27 AM
- Darren Priest said...
Yeah, the consternation in the Sox Nation if they finished in fourth would be very fun. Not as fun as the Jays making the playoffs, but you take your joy where you find it.
Having said that, I sincerely doubt the Red Sox are going to finish fourth. I can see them finishing third though -- how's that for a bold prediction?
- May 1, 2010 at 10:59 AM
- Mark said...
BABIP=.157 He's been hitting balls hard (LD=24%) and you can tell just by watching him that those balls are gonna start dropping. The only thing I was worried about is whether he'd get down on himself, but from what I've heard from him, he realises that they'll start going down for hits and he's just gotta keep doing what he's doing.
I also loved that the double a couple of nights ago was off a LHP. He's gotta get his work in off lefties when he can with The Manager going back on his word.
- May 1, 2010 at 11:01 AM
- Ty said...
Snider is starting against a tough lefty today, and Overbay is sitting in favour of Randy Ruiz... I love The Manager!
- May 1, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Believe in the Summer of Snidey! Sniderman ... Sniderman ... Look out here comes a Sniderman!
- May 3, 2010 at 12:40 PM


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How Fast Can You Shoot a Hockey Puck? *
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AbstractYou'll need: a puck, a hockey stick, a tape measure, at least one helper with a stopwatch and an empty rink. Have your friend start the watch just as you make contact with the puck, and stop it when the puck hits the boards. Measure the distance and divide by the time to get the speed of the puck. With two helpers and two stop watches, you can time the puck at center ice and at the far end. Are the speeds the same? How about if you don't follow through, but stop your stick as soon as it hits the puck? What if someone passes you the puck and you shoot it back? (Idea from Gardner, 2000, 21, 37-38.)
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Over the last 35 years, the Association of Friends and Supporters of the School of Business and Economics ("Förderverein der Wirtschaftswissenschaften der RWTH) has been committed to maintaining and intensifying ties between academia and business and industry by establishing contacts between managers, firms, university teachers, students, and graduates and encouraging a regular exchange of ideas between them all. Maintaining contacts between graduates of the School of Business and Economics and their alma mater, RWTH Aachen University, is a principal goal of the Association. The Association supports the School of Business and Economics in terms of both ideas and tangible assistance: promoting the School to the public and sponsoring projects of the School. Members of the Association are informed on a regular basis of the current activities of the School.
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The Association has two principal aims: maintaining and intensifying collaboration in and around Aachen between the School and business and industry on the one hand, and on the other hand maintaining ties between graduates of the School and their alma mater.
Members of the Association are particularly appreciative of the personal contacts that are kept alive between business and industry and the University and its alumni.
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Deluxe Two Bedroom Spa Tree House
Brand new, open December 2017
Supremely spacious and stylish two bedroom raised Deluxe Tree Houses, privately nestled amongst lush rainforest with large outdoor decks that feature a large hot bubbly spa pool for unwinding and relaxation amongst the forest canopy. Each bedroom has a king bed with pristine linen and plush pillows for absolute luxury, a large en-suite bathroom with rain shower and underfloor heating, a kitchen, a Nespresso machine, a lounge with a double sofa bed, TV, and all the modern comforts.
Includes our signature Continental breakfast basket. 2 bedroom rates are based on 4 guests, additional guest rates apply using the double sofa bed in the living area
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The Albert River is the main character in the story-book setting which is Darlington Park, perched among the foothills of the World Heritage-listed Lamington National Park. Let your travel tale unfold as you camp along the banks of this lovely river, stocked with bass and cod on a catch and release system.
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Simply relax or go horseriding around these picturesque parts from which you can explore Lamington National Park.
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This Lise Sarfati limited-edition photograph is from her series On Hollywood. The focus of the series is the landscape of Los Angeles and the women who, after being ensnared by the allure of Hollywood, now find themselves struggling with harsh realities. Sarfati was inspired by French writer Guy Debord's concept of "psycho-geographical wanderings": roaming the boulevards of Hollywood, Sarfati studied how geographical surroundings can impact the emotional behavior of individuals. Focusing on banal locations such as street corners, parking lots, and corner stores, Sarfati photographed women who are on the fringe of society. While working she developed personal relationships with her subjects, which allowed her to capture their vulnerability. We see Sarfarti's subject, Kelly, standing alone and isolated in a corner store; she evokes the canon of the anti-heroine. Sarfati captured this image using some of the last rolls of Kodachrome 64 color film, and its particular characteristics lend to Kelly the suggestion of 1940s-era Hollywood starlets. The Technicolor quality of the film contrasts the lackluster moment, heightening the tension between humdrum reality and old Hollywood glamour.
Lise Sarfati (born in France, 1958) currently resides in Paris. She earned a Master's in Russian Studies from the Sorbonne, after which she moved to Russia and photographed for ten years. She has received numerous awards, including the Infinity Award from the International Center for Photography, New York, and the Prix Niépce. Sarfati is represented by Yossi Milo Gallery in New York and Rose Gallery in Los Angeles.
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Rarely do "Touareg" and "Badass" exist in the same headline, but the freshly-unveiled diesel-powered Red Bull VW Race Touareg 3 justifies the verbiage. The purpose-built racer's destined for the Dakar Rally, VW badges and all.
About the only things the VW Race Touareg 3 and the regular VW Toureg share is a promotional budget and some bright work. Like the past two race Touaregs, gone is pretty much everything but the headlights and grille, replaced with a steel space-frame chassis covered with a carbon fiber and Kevlar body. Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 2.5-liter TDI diesel delivering 300 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque to a ZF-Sachs five-speed sequential transmission with a three-plate ceramic clutch
Three limited-slip differentials deliver power through a high-travel suspension system similar to the the one fitted to the race-winning Touareg's in 2009 and 2010. The new trucks have been optimized for the tremendous 15,000 foot race elevation changes, so performance won't suffer so badly when the engines are starving for oxygen. 0-62 mph comes in just 6.1 seconds with a top speed of 117 mph.
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Seniors Diana Carson and Josh Simer own low averages
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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech golf teams will both be in action Monday and Tuesday, the final meet of the regular season for each team before playing in the Ohio Valley Conference Championships later in the month.
The men's team will head to Spring Hill, Tenn., to play in
the Big Blue Intercollegiate hosted by Tennessee State University.
The 54-hole tournament will be played at the King's Cree Golf
Club and feature 14 schools.
The Golden Eagle women's squad heads to Morgantown, N.C., for the Mimosa Hills Intercollegiate, hosted by Western Carolina University. The tournament will feature 16 schools playing 36 holes at the Mimosa Hills Golf and Country Club, a 1928 Donald Ross designed course situated in the foothills of North Carolina.
The two-day women's event gets underway Monday at 10 a.m., while Tuesday's second round will open with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m.
Three of the top five teams from a season ago return for the Mimosa Hills event while nine teams will make their first-ever appearance at the event.
The field will include Elon Appalachian State, The Citadel, Wofford and host Western Carolina from the Southern Conference. The OVC will be represented by three teams as Jacksonville State joins Tech. Rounding out the field will be Gardner-Webb, High Point, Presbyterian, Radford, Richmond, USC Upstate, Western Kentucky and William & Mary.
Tech's leader this spring has been senior Diana Carson, who owns a 78.0 average through 13 tournament rounds, ranking her sixth in the OVC. She has earned one all-tournament honor, that coming with a third place finish at the BSC Ann Rhoads Classic in February.
Senior Megan Bradford is just behind with a 78.3 average through 15 tournament rounds of play, putting her 13th in the OVC. She was medalist in October at the Austin Peay tournament, her only all-tourney laurels of the year.
Belmont returns to the Big Blue Invitational to defend its team champion, headlining the field of 16 schools. Joining host Tennessee State and Tech from the OVC will be Murray State, Morehead State and UT Martin. Also in the field will be Alabama State, Dayton, Evansville, John A. Logan College, Lipscomb, SIU Edwardsville, Texas Pan American and Winston-Salem State.
The teams will play 36 holes Monday beginning at 8 a.m., with the final 18 slated for Tuesday.
For the Golden Eagles, seniors Josh Simer and Jake Hetherly are
coming off all-tournament performances when they tied for fourth
place at the North Alabama Spring Classic last week.
Simer owns the team's low average of 73.3 through 17 rounds of tourney play this year. He has earned three all-tournament finishes in his final campaign and currently ranks fifth in the OVC for low average.
Seniors Wes Korth and Heatherly are tied for second on the team in scoring average, each posting a mark of 76.0 strokes. Each has seen 20 rounds in tournament play this year.
Results from both tournaments will be posted daily on TTUsports.com.
The OVC women's championship will be played April 22-24,
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Batemans Bay Day Tour from Canberra including Kayaking
- Duration: 1 Days (approx.)
- Location: Canberra, ACT
- Product code: PRQNJB
After collection from your hotel by our comfortable shuttle service, your tour begins through neat farmland and old pastoral properties before you first stop at the historical town of Braidwood, a great chance to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. From here the environment changes as you enter the temperate forest and travel slowly down the Clyde mountain. Keep an eye out for Lyre Birds, Poo Bear and Tree Ferns all the way to the coastal town of Batemans Bay, the gateway to the unspoilt Eurobodalla Coast. This journey takes approximately 2 hours.
Your tour continues to breathtaking Pebbly Beach, famous for Kangaroos lazing on the sand. The drive in to the beach takes you through Murramarang National Park, and incredible spotted Eucalyptus forest. Enjoy the morning relaxing with the Kangaroos, the various brightly coloured parrots or explore the rock platforms at the beach.
Your tour then continues to the town of Batemans Bay where our staff will advise you for your choice of cafes and restaurants for lunch. You will have approximately 1 hour to dine at a local cafe or restaurant.
After a quick stop to change you will be met by your kayaking instructors who will take you to explore the pristine waters of the Clyde River. The river is famous for its Oysters, or choose the Glass Bottom Kayak Tour (amazing for kids). A short journey in your comfortable sea kayak to spot stingrays on the sand flats and fish in the Mangroves you will arrive at the famous Wray Street Oyster Shed. Here 4th generation Oyster farmers will have a selection of Oysters to eat as well as an informative talk about the industry. We then paddle on to visit working farms, oyster racks and the factories of the farming families. Your 2 hour kayak adventure includes Oyster tastings, information, photos, all equip and expert guides.
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Cherry Tomato Puff Pastry Tart
Puff pastry is your friend. And if you don't know that yet, let me introduce you by making this quick and easy summer appetizer.
Frozen puff pastry is one of the greatest things you can keep in your freezer. You can make last minute appetizers with it, desserts, breakfast pastries and use it to top pot pies. You can certainly make your own puff pastry, but it is very time consuming and the commercial version in the grocery store is very good. I like making these very easy appetizers with puff pastry. You just lay out a sheet of the pastry, top it with cheese and a vegetable and bake.
In this version, I used cherry tomatoes. I have made this tart with very thin raw asparagus, just laid on top, whole. It is very pretty. And I have joined two sheets of puff pastry together to form one long rectangle and trimmed it to fit perfectly into one of my favorite rectangular serving platters. See how adaptable it is? It's so easy to use. And any leftover trimmings can be put back in the freezer and used for something else (how about nice little croutons for your soup or salad?).
When thawing frozen puff pastry be sure to give it time. Do not try to lay the flaps out until it is thawed, or it will crack. You can thaw the sheets, wrapped, overnight in the refrigerator or just lay it out on the counter for about 30 minutes. If you are in a rush you can put them in a very slightly warm oven (I use the "proof" setting on my oven) to just take the chill off.
You can use any cheeses you like with this recipe.
Cherry Tomato Puff Pastry Tart
serves 6
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- 1 sheet of frozen Puff Pastry (I used Pepperidge Farms)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- olive oil, salt, pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped herbs (I used basil and oregano)
- 1 tablespoon good quality mustard of your choice (I used one that had horseradish in it)
- 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Gruyere cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmigianno Reggiano cheese
Thaw the frozen puff pastry by either putting it in the fridge overnight or laying it out on the counter, wrapped, for about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Meanwhile, cut the cherry tomatoes in half and place them cut side down on a double thickness of paper towel and allow to drain for about 30 minutes. Toss in a bowl with some olive oil, salt, pepper and the chopped herbs.
Place a sheet of baking parchment (or a Silpat) on a baking pan.
Place the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured counter. Unfold the flaps. Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on top of the pastry and, with a rolling pin, just slightly roll the dough so the seams are not so prominent. Transfer the dough to the baking sheet.
With a very sharp small knife, score the puff pastry all along the sides about 1/2 inch, to just make a small border. Inside the border, dock the pastry with a fork. Very thinly spread the mustard on the pastry. Sprinkle the cheeses on the mustard and top with the tomatoes (make sure the cut side of the tomatoes are all facing up so that their juice doesn't make the pastry too soggy).
Bake for 15 - 20 minutes until golden.
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Apple Tart from The Pioneer Woman Cooks
Plum Tart from The Cooking Photographer
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The West Haymarket Joint Public Agency (JPA) today affirmed Mayor Chris Beutler's selection of the Mortenson Construction-Hampton Enterprises team to build the new Lincoln Haymarket Arena. Hampton is a longtime Lincoln builder and developer. Mortenson, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has built more than 100 major sports projects, including the new arena in downtown Louisville, Kentucky.
Four companies submitted proposals, and Beutler chose the Mortenson-Hampton team after a review by an 11-member selection committee. City Council Member Jayne Snyder and University of Nebraska Regent Tim Clare, who serve with Beutler on the three-member JPA, voted to affirm the selection at an emergency meeting this afternoon.
As the construction manager at risk, Mortenson-Hampton will oversee the arena construction. Its initial cost estimate for its work is $8 million, but the terms of the contract will be negotiated in phases as the project is designed. Under the construction manager at risk approach, the chosen firm guarantees a price to build the project, and if the final costs are higher, the firm pays the difference. The firm also could earn a percentage of the project's cost, excluding design and engineering.
The selection committee (listed at the end of this release) interviewed all four potential builders. The scoring process resulted in a virtual tie between Mortenson-Hampton and a team comprised of Turner Construction of New York and Sampson Construction of Lincoln. The other two firms submitting proposals were Kiewit of Omaha and a team comprised of Hunt Construction of Arizona and Weitz Construction, which has a Lincoln office. Mayor Beutler said all four submissions were "comprehensive and impressive." All four proposals are available on the City website, lincoln.ne.gov.
"This is one of the biggest decisions we will make on one of the most important projects in Lincoln history," Mayor Beutler said. "I want to thank the selection committee for its careful deliberation. It was a very difficult decision, but I made my selection based on two factors. The initial cost estimate from Mortenson and Hampton was the lowest of the four. And I am very impressed with Mortenson's experience in working with railroads, which is very important for our project."
"We are honored to be selected for this monumental project for Lincoln," said Bob Caldwell, President and CEO of Hampton Enterprises. "With our 62-year history in Lincoln and Mortenson's expertise in building arenas, we are very confident in our ability to complete this project on time and on budget. We look forward to working with local subcontractors to build a facility that will serve Lincoln for many years."
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OpenSkyz brauchte ein neues Logo Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 57 Designs von 12 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
Logo needed for our site that handles overstock parts inventories for powersports dealers (motorcycle, boats, pwc, snowmobiles)
Dealer Overstock -- dealeroverstock.com
"Our Buyers. Your Parts."
Accepted File Formats:
Vector Formats (.eps, .pdf or .ai); Layered Formats (.psd or .tiff)
Looking for a creative, unique, very graphic oriented logo for our site that connects buyers up with dealers that post their parts inventories on our site.
We will be marketing towards powersports dealers first (motorcycle, boats, pwc, snowmobiles) and then expanding to automotive, and implement segments (tractors, farm equipment, etc)
- We are open to color schemes, but it needs to be eyecatching.
- We want something that will give site recognition.
- One option we have talked about has the logo being some sort of shape or concentric square edge metallic rings with Dealer Overstock engraved into a ring, then around the outside have small graphics of the various powersports areas, like a motorcycle, a snowmobile, an atv, a pwc, etc.
- The logo should be able to stand alone, but should also have a version with the Dealer Overstock name in text postioned somewhere as well.Be creative we are open to more ideas than just the rings mentioned above.
Looking forward to seeing the entries.
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Monday, October 29, 2012
DIY gold + glitter dipped feathers
23 comments:
These are so pretty! I think I'm going to make them for my bookcase-thanks for the idea! :)ReplyDelete
SO SO cute! I'm totally doing this!ReplyDelete
Sooooo cute, I love them!ReplyDelete
what a great idea! I am totally doing this :)ReplyDelete
love this idea! i am totally doing this :)ReplyDelete
Beautiful! Simple but magical...I'm going to make them as favors for an angel party!Thanks for the great idea & photos.ReplyDelete
so cute!! love it!ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for this DIY. I saw your photo on Pinterest, and just had to try it ÜReplyDelete
These are adorable! Pinning.ReplyDelete
good idea ;)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 28, 2012 at 1:21 PM
cute. love your fam pics too :)ReplyDelete
Quanta criatividade .. Legal !! (:ReplyDelete
Very nice! I like it! :3 *I want try this!*ReplyDelete
Very cool! Love it!! Such a bohemian, rad look.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 19, 2013 at 6:19 PM
I'm planning to use at my son's wedding rehearsal dinner- some as accents on tulle swags going up the staircase and some tied on pearl balloons attached to table centerpieces. The banquet room is called "The Sky Room", so I love the idea of having feathers as part of the decor. Thanks for sharing a great idea.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:36 PM
Wow, these turned out really beautiful. The gold on white is stunning.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 1, 2013 at 1:31 PM
hi what feathers are these?ReplyDelete
I can't remember the brand of feathers they were.. but I just got them at my local craft store called Hobby Lobby.ReplyDelete
Thats a very good idea!ReplyDelete
Best wishes
I thought you would be happy to know, Lauren Conrad shared this on Pinterest!ReplyDelete
Unfortunately, it was linked to a Tumblr blog that had no credit to your blog, they were just offering up your picture. (How has Tumblr not been discredited for copyright infringement yet?) I have had this pinned to my DIY board for some time now and left this link in a comment on LC's pin. I hope they don't portray it as rude, but credit should be given where it is due.
Much love!
These are stunning. I just linked to you as I love them so much!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 20, 2013 at 10:29 AM
Big ol' HOWDY all the way from Texas! =) I saw this tutorial featured in the same holiday article by Sainsbury's that my DIY mustache straws were in. I totally love this tutorial and must I say, this is one of the easiest gold-tipped feather tutorials I've seen floating around the Pinterest universe! I totally LOVE your various DIY projects - great stuff!ReplyDelete


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jacobito77 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 360 diseños de 50 diseñadores freelance.
We are creating a Premium Candy store concept in Mexico City, and the name is "N´-Chil-Arte". This whole word (Enchilarte) is what happens when you eat something very spicy. And the word "Arte" means Art. So the concept is the Art of getting spicy. So the name Its a word game.
We will have 4 areas: 1) EnchilArte (spicy candies and snacks) 2) CuidArte (healthy snacks) 3) RefrescArte (refreshing beverages) 4) EndulzArte (sweet candies).
We are having some funny art works in the store like for example a Dali painting with candies melted, the last supper with snacks and sodas, etc. So its a funky experience buying a snack or a candy.
We expect to open 25 stores in 24 months.
Mexican wealthy people between 8-40 years.
Here is a link with some images that could help express the style I am looking for:
I know they are a bit abstract, but I think it helps.
We need the logo for the store name: N`Chil-Arte.
And then we will need the logo for each area. But I don't know if I can ask here for the 4 graphics or just one and then the next ones to the same designer. (I am new at this).
- Attractive for kids.
- Modern / funky / Artistic
- I think red color is a must because of the spicy. (it has to inspire spicyness or hot)
Some ideas (just ideas not requiremts)
-Maybe there can be a brush with a color palette involved in the logo, like giving the impresion of filling with spicyness the letters...i dont know. We need something new /crazy / Chic.
Its an expensive store.
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Well the weather has improved with the winds easing enough to allow the fishermen to venture out and catch some of the reef fish and the mackerel on the outer reefs, unfortunately it has only favoured those that can fish med week as the weekend have been still to windy to fish. Now all areas of Keppel Bay there have been mackerel caught as well as areas to the north and south, plenty of spanish and spotties landed.
The reef fishing has been good with plenty of Nannygai, red throat, trout and red emperor reported caught, if you would like to know call into the shop for more information.
If you would rather fish the the beaches there is a good chance you will catch a blue salmon , whiting, flathead or some of those big bream being caught at the moment. There have been plenty blue salmon caught along most beaches with the best bait being herring and white bait, or flasha lures.
In the estuaries there have been plenty of salmon whiting and big bream, the water is still warm and the fingermark, mangrove jack and the odd barra are still being caught in some of the estuaries. Use the live bait or soft plastic to catch the barra and jack, and don't forget to take the crabpot or dilly as there are plenty of crabs around at the moment. There have been plenty of reports coming in of crabbers bagging out and some even going over the limit and having to throw some back.
While talking about crabbing the 2017 I CRAB classic is on the 23rd, 24th, and 25th June held out in front of the shop, it is a crabbing competition with a difference as there are 3 mystery weights placed in a sealed envelope and they are not announced till all crabs have been weighed in. The junior and senior closest to those weights are the winner, then all the juniors and seniors are combined and the winner is the closest to the overall mystery weight.. All the proceeds go to Helicopter rescue, SES and Beyond blue.
With the overall section open to seniors and juniors and will win a polycraft tuff tender crabbing boat, there is about $12,000 prizes up for grabs with this competition.
See you there.
It is very noticeable that the fishing around the islands and along the beaches and estuaries have improved, and I am sure this is because of the net free zones implemented a few years aago. We should still look after our fish stocks for the future generations to enjoy.
Now there will be a lot of you out there wondering what I CRAB is, it has been set up to teach people to crab the right way, already we are teaching student at 2 schools in this area on crabbing and looking after our crab stocks for the future generations., the sale of the I CRAB shirts goes toward the teaching and lessons for the students. If you know of any club or oganization that would like to have us attend and present a crabbing information night please contact me at the shop on Ph: 07 49302301 or anyone wanting advise or information on fishing Central Queensland or I CRAB, please contact us on firstname.lastname@example.com and we will certainly help you out where we can.
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March 11, 2019, 9:33 pmKyle LowryG, Toronto Raptors
Kyle Lowry left Monday night's game late with a twisted ankle after going putting up 14 points, five rebounds, six assists and four threes in 30 minutes.
The score was out of hand at that point, anyway, and both Nick Nurse and Lowry said he was fine after the game.
Source: Eric Smith on Twitter
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October 18, 2019, 2:04 amKawhi LeonardSF, Los Angeles Clippers
Kawhi Leonard checked in for Thursday's preseason finale against the Mavs and put up 13 points, three rebounds, four steals and two 3-pointers in 22 minutes.
Leonard took full advantage of some sloppy play from Luka Doncic to help make up for his poor 5-of-19 shooting performance. Kawhi's inching up closer to the middle points of the first round in fantasy drafts, and where you select him depends entirely on your tolerance for potential nights off.
October 18, 2019, 2:02 amLandry ShametSG, Los Angeles Clippers
Despite 37 minutes in Thursday's preseason game, Landry Shamet finished with five points, two rebounds, two assists, two steals, a 3-pointer and a 2-of-10 shooting line.
The Clippers look prepared to give Shamet major minutes this season on the wing and at point guard, but his preseason play has been lackluster. We're going to chalk this up to a weirdly-timed slump and continue drafting Shamet in the later rounds of all drafts.
October 18, 2019, 2:00 amPatrick BeverleyPG, Los Angeles Clippers
Patrick Beverley (calf) and Lou Williams (rest) sat out of Thursday's preseason game with the Mavs.
No need for the Clippers, who figure to do lots of load managing, to force either of their vets through a meaningless game. Beverley's calf injury is suspected to be minor but we'll keep an eye on it as the season approaches.
October 18, 2019, 1:53 amJustin JacksonSF, Dallas Mavericks
Justin Jackson notched 18 points off the bench in Thursday's 102-87 win over the Clippers, adding six rebounds and three triples to round out his game.
Jackson ends his preseason on a strong note and it looks like he'll hold a solid rotation role for Dallas, and may even start if the forward core suffers injuries. That said, he's always been a weak fantasy play and would need immense volume to change anyone's mind.
October 18, 2019, 1:51 amMoses BrownC, Portland Trail Blazers
The Blazers have converted Moses Brown's training camp deal into a two-way contract.
It's a nice climb for Brown, who went undrafted out of UCLA. Portland's center depth could be tested if Hassan Whiteside misses time because of his sprained ankle but we'd be surprised if Brown saw much action at the NBA level this year.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
October 18, 2019, 1:41 amDorian Finney-SmithSF, Dallas Mavericks
Neither Dorian Finney-Smith (hip flexor) nor Seth Curry (right knee contusion) played in Thursday's preseason finale.
There's no reason for the Mavs to push either player through this, though we'll keep an eye out for updates before the real games begin. Both figure to be important reserves and should be able to deliver top-250 value in fantasy, if that means anything to you.
October 18, 2019, 1:39 amKristaps PorzingisPF-C, Dallas Mavericks
Kristaps Porzingis needed only 23 minutes to produce 18 points, 13 rebounds, a block and a 3-pointer in Thursday's preseason win over the Clippers.
Luka Doncic, not to be outdone, added 13 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and four 3-pointers of his own, though nine turnovers were pretty ugly. It wasn't always pretty but it's obvious that this young dynamic duo will threaten early-round value for as long as they're on the court. How much they're on the court, Porzingis is particular, is the question.
October 18, 2019, 1:37 amDelon WrightPG, Dallas Mavericks
Delon Wright put a fitting end to a quiet preseason on Thursday, scoring six points with three rebounds, two assists and two 3-pointers in 22 minutes of action.
Wright was looking like a major breakout candidate but a poor preseason looks to have took some wind out of his sails. We still believe in his ability to rack up defensive stats out of a guard spot and his solid middle-round upside, so Wright's still worth a look sometime after pick No. 80.
October 18, 2019, 1:34 amJalen BrunsonPG, Dallas Mavericks
Jalen Brunson (sore left hamstring) posted six points, five rebounds, seven assists and a steal in 15 minutes on Thursday night.
Brunson started next to Delon Wright, which is something to remember in case the Mavs deal with injuries that force them to reshuffle the starting five during the year. He's only a deep-league option but did have some stints of relevance last season, so he's not someone to completely write off if injuries strike.
October 18, 2019, 12:44 amGiannis AntetokounmpoPF, Milwaukee Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo blitzed the Wolves in Thursday's preseason win, racking up 26 points, 14 rebounds, two steals, three blocks and a 3-pointer in 27 minutes of work.
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Private-equity firms Silver Lake Partners and TPG have been in talks on the deal and could team on an offer, said people familiar with the matter.
They added it's possible that private-equity investors, such as pension funds, could invest alongside them.
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Ward Catering Assistant - North Middlesex Hospital - Flexible
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- Compass Group UK Ireland
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- 14 Jun 2019
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- Part Time
We currently have an exciting opportunity for talented Catering Assistant. You will join our highly motivated team, who deliver outstanding food service and customer service at this prestigious contract in North Middlesex Hospital .
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Our Ward Catering Assistant works individually on patient wards in North Middlesex Hospital. Ward Catering Assistant serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks to about 30 patients in a very busy, fast peace environment. Duties will also include checking the temperature of food and fridges, recording it prior to service to patients, clean and maintain kitchen, kitchen cupboards, fixtures and appliances.
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Catering experience
Excellent service skills with attentive customer care
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This vacancy is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 which means that all convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings on your criminal record need to be disclosed. A standard disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be applied for in the event of a successful application
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Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, working in more than 50 acute hospitals and medical treatment centres. Our aim is to provide the highest quality, best value cleaning, catering, logistics support and retail services to the healthcare sector.
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Twins graduate from Holy Trinity, splitting up for Army, Marines
Twins Thomas and Matthew Austin have been inseparable their whole lives.
But after walking the stage, flipping their tassels and tossing their caps in the air at graduation, the fact they will both be in boot camp training across the country from each other had set in.
"The truth is, we want to serve our country and do something great with our lives," said Thomas Austin, 18, of Hicksville. "We're two of the four graduates who enlisted in the military from our school and people asked us, 'Why join?' And I told them, 'Why not?'"
The Austin brothers were among the 318 students that walked the stage, graduating from Hicksville's Holy Trinity Diocesan High School on Saturday at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead.
Thomas Austin will be heading to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., on Aug. 5 for Army basic training; his brother Matthew is leaving a day later for Parris Island, S.C. and Marines boot camp.
The 2013 graduating class received nearly $33 million in academic scholarships and many were accepted to colleges including Cornell University, Dartmouth College, University of Notre Dame, Vassar College, Berklee College of Music, and New York University.
Principal Gene Fennell was beaming with joy while handing diplomas to students on stage.
"It's a very dynamic and generous class. They have great faith and they're ready to go out into the world and do great things," said Fennell. "We're proud of their achievements and their drive to integrate themselves into their community and make an impression."
Valedictorian Caroline Brown, who plans to double major in speech and hearing science and linguistics at the University at Buffalo in the fall, recalls the school's Spring Fling in May, which had adults with developmental disabilities mingle and dance with students.
"It was fun and so nice to see their faces light up," said Brown, 18, of Baldwin, who is graduating with her cousin and belongs to an extended family who has or will send 16 children to the school. "Trinity is the best place in the world. I advise future students to take advantage of what this school has to offer because there's so much you can get involved in."
Salutatorian Kimberly Nicolas, who plans to study film at Ithaca College in upstate New York in the fall, walks away with fond memories of film and yearbook club and orchestra.
"Since I'm a reserved person, film will give me the platform to express myself and make a statement," said Nicolas, 18, of Westbury. "My advice to the upcoming class is to get involved behind the scenes because a lot is presented to you in life, but after high school things change and you have to work harder. Get involved, network and advance yourself."
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That's Interesting
Nissan has created a smart rearview mirror that lets a driver toggle between a traditional rearview mirror and an LCD monitor. It's debuting on the '14 Rogue.
Expect a third Cars movie.
GM has a new wind tunnel. It's technically of the reduced-scale variety. It's also technically in broken-ground phase. By the way, it's a $30-million broken-ground phase.
Enterprise surveyed, people answered: 50 percent experienced new automotive technology for the first time through a rental car. About 40 percent said they added features or tech to the new vehicle they bought after having experienced it in a rental.
Spring is here and you know what that means! No, not that. We mean a Chevy Silverado put behind center field at Comerica Park in Detroit since Chevy is the official vehicle of Major League Baseball.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation discovered that highway deaths reached an all-time low in 2013 (records weren't kept until 1928).
Seems 78 percent of light-duty truck sales with a V-6 in 2013 went to the Ford F-150.
The Ford Police Interceptor, which includes the utility version, was the best-selling police vehicle in 2013.
Toyota looks to be planning a new group of super engines that are highly efficient and designed to leverage combustion and loss-reduction technologies. They'll be in vehicles on a global scale. Fourteen variations of the engine are expected by 2015.
A survey by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Students Against Destructive Decisions found that teenagers have different definitions of safe driving. Driving under the influence of alcohol was considered by 86 percent of teens to be very distracting. But driving behavior and driving under the influence is where differences showed, like 68 percent who admitted to driving under the influence of alcohol said they have done so after having more than three drinks. Designated driver to 21 percent meant it was OK if "a little" alcohol or other drugs had been consumed. as long as they weren't too impaired to drive.
New Jeep Concepts from Mopar
Mopar is now a Jeep-concept-churning-out machine when the annual Easter Jeep Safari happens in Moab each year. Here's a look at the 2014 edition of concepts.
1. Jeep Wrangler Level Red
It's named after level-red trails—the hard ones. This concept sports Jeep Performance Parts parts such as a 2-inch lift kit, Dana 44 crate axles, Rock-Trac T-case with 4:1 low range, and rock rails. Those are prototype 17x8 beadlock wheels.
2. Jeep Wrangler MOJO
More showcasing of Jeep Performance parts, such as a set of locking Dana 44 axles and 2-inch lift, plus a 59:1 crawl ratio. Prototype shorty bumpers and flat-top fenders are what you might have also noticed.
3. Jeep Wrangler Maximum Performance
The items here include the Jeep Performance Parts push-button electric-locking Dana 60 axles, 4.88 gearing, and 4:1 Rock-Trac T-case. The crawl ratio? 70:1. There's also a prototype 4-inch lift kit and Stinger front bumper.
4. Jeep Grand Cheroke EcoDiesel Trail Warrior
You got it: Grand + EcoDiesel + …not much. It's got a few prototype parts, such as the Mopar roof basket and 20-inch cast-aluminum wheels. Otherwise, it's a rolling billboard for accessories available from Mopar and Jeep Performance Parts.
5. Jeep Cherokee Dakar
Guess a Cherokee had to make the cut. There were a couple concepts, but this one we found to be the most mock-worthy, since Mopar called it "the most extreme Cherokee ever." What was the next sentence after that? "The Silver Satin Gloss exterior skin is strikingly set off with a prototype Flame Red graphics…" You've read enough.
What's Happening In The Industry
The Rugged Ridge Trail Access Program has provided its first six grants (more than $27,000 total) for keeping recreational trails open on public land and for supporting off-roading. The grants went to the Blue Ribbon Coalition, Colorado Association of 4WD Clubs, Colorado OHV Coalition, New Mexico OHV Association, Off-Road Business Association, and Stay the Trail.
Goodyear has a new blimp that's faster, bigger, and more maneuverable than previous models. On a test flight, with a tail wind, it went more than 80 mph.
Four Wheeler App
Go to the iTunes store. Don't bother with music or games once you get there. Go directly to the Four Wheeler app and download it, because you'll get way more than your money's worth than with that music or game. You can read about tech, features, products, vehicles, news, and more. It'll give you game, and will be music to your ears. See what we did there?
Is It True?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has been named the Official Winter Vehicle of New England every year since 2011? So if you don't have one, it's not officially winter for you?
To build the '15 Ford F-150, engineers did 500 aggressive starts on a stand that creates impacts of about 2,000 lb-ft of torque? And dropped 55-gallon drums into the bed at an angle?
Is the Bentley SUV set to go 200 mph, making it the fastest factory SUV?
The Nissan Frontier is one of the most fuel-efficient trucks for 2014, says edmunds.com, with its 21 mpg combined highway/city mpg?
The final ruling has happened? Vehicles less than 10,000 pounds will be required to have rear cameras by May 2018?
Europe is demanding that by 2019, all new electric vehicles will have to make a noise to so that the visually impaired and others can hear the vehicle?
The speed limit in Idaho and Wyoming is going up to 80 mph in July?
Is everywhere you go going to start charging more to park your truck or SUV because it's a truck or SUV?
Ram HD Black Package
The Ram 1500 got its hands on the Black Express package first, and now it's available as the Black Package for the HD 2500 and 3500 SRW. The exterior is all black, including the 20-inch aluminum wheels and grille. Unless you get the Cummins, all badging is removed (on the diesel version the diesel designation remains visible). Pricing starts at $42,140.
2015 Chevy Silverado High Country HD and '14 Ram Power Wagon
Chevy's first luxo HD truck takes the form of High Country. A chrome grille, chrome steps, special chrome wheels, a unique saddle brown interior, and special tow mirrors make up the package. The new Ram Power Wagon (a 2500 HD 4x4 Crew Cab in Power Wagon clothing) includes a new frame, the 6.4L Hemi, an all-new suspension with Ram Articulink with a special three-link setup and high-movement joints, electronic-disconnect sway bar with Smart Bar disengagement, and 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tires.
Your Government At Work
There's a bill in Congress that would put the word National in Johnson Valley Off-Road Vehicle Recreation Area. Last year, Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act that made 100,000 acres of the California wheeling-and-more spot a federal OHV area.
SEMA has reported that the House of Reps passed the Ensuring Public Involvement in the Creation of National Monuments Act. According to SEMA, "the bill would require a National Environmental Policy Act study for any national monument designations more than 5,000 acres."
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MANSFIELD, Conn. – For the second straight weekend baseball (9-7, 2-2 Little East) earned another huge Little East Conference split as they earned a 10-6 game one win, before falling in game two by the final of 10-7 to Western Connecticut State University (9-6, 1-1 Little East) Sunday afternoon at the Eastern Connecticut State University Baseball Stadium. The contest was moved to Mansfield after WCSU's field was ruled unplayable for the conference doubleheader.
The Beacons came out in a big way in game one of Sunday's doubleheader as they hammered the Colonials pitching staff for a combined 13 hits. Todd Ezold (Westfield, Mass.) and Nick Brothers (Danville, Calif.) led the Beacons offense as the duo went 4-for-8 with seven RBI and three runs scored.
Kyle Szatrowski (Agawam, Mass.) earned his first conference victory of the 2014 season, going 5 2/3 innings, striking out four and walking just one. Josh Cummiskey (Lowell, Mass.) earned his first career save with UMass Boston as the righty went the final 3 1/3, allowing just two hits.
In the nightcap the Beacons combined for 10 hits, and cut the Colonials seven-run lead to three in the top of the ninth. Unfortunately they were unable to pull off the late inning rally as they earned the split to keep them in the top-4 in the conference standings.
Szatrowski, Charles LaPaglia (Marshfield, Mass.), and Bryan Failla (Torrington, Conn.) each ripped doubles and ended the game with two hits each. Lucas Ilges (Gloucester, Mass.) was handed the loss after allowing the 10 runs, six earned, on 10 hits. The senior righty struck out two, before Daniel Heefner (Tracy, Calif.), and Will Barrack (Lancaster, Va.) each took turns on the hill. The two seniors allowed just two hits and fanned four batters over the final three innings respectively.
GAME ONE – UMass Boston 10, Western Connecticut State University 7
In the opener the Beacons overcame an early two-run deficit with a huge six-run top of the third to take a 6-2 lead. Ezold drove in the Beacons first run of the day on a bases loaded walk with one out on the scoreboard. LaPaglia then tied the game at 2-2 with an RBI single to left field. Brothers would then push the lead to two as he ripped a two-run single to deep center field.
After reloading the bases for the second time, the Beacons took advantage on a Colonials' infield error scoring twice on the play to make it a four-run game.
In the next inning, Brothers crushed another single, this time to right field to make it 7-2 in favor of UMass. The Colonials did cut into the Beacons growing lead in the bottom of the fifth and sixth inning scoring a total of three runs to make it 7-4. However, with Ezold and Brothers red hot at the plate UMass Boston's lead was never in jeopardy as the two drive in three runs in the top of the seventh to secure the victory.
GAME TWO – UMass Boston 7, Western Connecticut State University 10
Game two would once again see the Colonials take an early lead just like in the opener. This time WCSU jumped out to a three-run lead after one. However the Beacons answered right back with three runs of-their-own in the very next inning to tie the game at 3-3.
Unfortunately, the lead quickly shifted back to the Colonials as they tacked on another three runs in the bottom of the second. They would then score two runs in the third, and two more in the fourth to make it a seven-run ball game.
After three quiet innings, the Beacons bats came alive in the sixth, as Failla started the Beacons rally with an RBI double to right field. Ezold cut WCSU's lead in half in the same inning on an RBI single of his own which plated Failla.
While the Beacons bats were doing their job, Heefner and Barrack were doing their part completely shutting down the Colonials. In the seventh, Daniel Mantoni (Northbridge, Mass.) singled up the middle to make it a four-run ball game on his lone RBI of the afternoon. After a scoreless eighth, the Beacons rally in the ninth got off to a great start as Szatrowski crushed an RBI double to make it 10-7, Western.
Unfortunately, the Colonials were able to squeeze out the win with a pair of strikeouts.
Baseball returns to action on Tuesday when they travel to Salem State University for a 3:30 p.m. non-conference game.


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When it comes to the day jobs held by your GetReligionistas, Sarah Pulliam Bailey is the team member who is probably in the most interesting, or even delicate, position. One reason that she writes for us less than I would would wish, to state it bluntly, is that she already has a prime slot in the religion blogosphere through her work over in the wider Christianity Today online empire.
This is one reason that she doesn't do many posts about topics about events in the evangelical world. She always has to ask a valid question, in the eyes of her CT editors: Is this a news story for the magazine or a blog critique for GetReligion (or a CT blog, now that I think about it). We're just glad to have her time when she can spare it.
One of the duties that Sarah has latched on to, here at GetReligion, is our occasional 5Q+1 feature. For newcomers, the 5Q+1 feature in a slot in which we sent a series of standard religion-news questions to someone in the news business who either works the religion beat or, and we love these, journalists and editors on other subjects who have excelled at covering news in which they have a chance to spot the religion "ghost" in stories on other beats. We then print interactive versions of their answers.
So here is a twist. A website has just interviewed Sarah Pulliam Bailey and asked her some interesting questions, including a question about this website and its goals. I thought GetReligion readers would enjoy reading what she had to say when placed on the other side of the notebook. Here is a logical slice from that:
Trevin Wax: Let's start with your work on GetReligion, which has recently become one of my favorite blogs. The tagline for that site is "the press just doesn't get religion…" Why do you think this is the case? What are the main blind spots that the press has when it comes to religion reporting?
Sarah Pulliam Bailey: Reporters work really well with concrete data, numbers that prove some thesis or trend. It's difficult to capture religion because you can't always quantify it. Journalists don't always know what to do when someone says they did something because "it was God's will" or "God called me to do this." We're told to capture who, what, where, when, why, and how questions, but reporters often gloss over the "why" question. Why would people give away money, why would people volunteer their time, why would they hold certain beliefs about politics, money, sex, family, entertainment, etc. Sometimes reporters just miss one of the key factors in a story.
We often stumble across interesting stories that miss an underlying religion angle, what we call a ghost. Sometimes it might be skepticism (such as in sports writing) or sometimes it's ignorance. A 2007 Pew report suggested that 8 percent of journalists say they attend a church or synagogue weekly and 29 percent of them never attend services. You do not have to be religious to report on religion or find religion angles, but your personal experience might impact how important you think religion could be in a story. Then we often see stories that just miss the mark, such as calling Jim Wallis a face of the religious right. Even for those data-driven reporters, there are several sociology, political science, history, etc. scholars offering research or "expert advice" on recent trends to keep reports accurate.
Trevin Wax: I wonder how detrimental this oversight is to reporting on other issues. I'm often amazed at how the Middle East conflicts are so often conceived of in purely secular terms, as if religion is not a key factor in the battles raging in other parts of the world. Stephen Prothero has pointed this out in God is Not One. Many Americans tend to think that religion is relegated to the realm of speculation and private spirituality, and many journalists appear to follow that pattern in how they report on news stories in other parts of the world. Do you think "not getting religion" hinders our ability to understand some of the world's great conflicts?
Sarah Pulliam Bailey: Yes, I think your point is key: journalists often look at international events through a political or economic lens. I'm amazed at how many events are seen through election coverage ("Libya a political challenge for Obama") and not through other factors, such as religion. ...
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Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band
"Rockin' With Roy"
To follow up his Grammy-winning "Zydeco Junkie" CD, Roy "Chubby" Carrier (Joseph Roy Carrier Jr.) pays tribute to his dad. Joseph Roy Carrier, an accordionist, bandleader, offshore oil worker and owner of the storied zydeco bastion the Offshore Club in Lawtell, La., died in 2010.
Since he struck out as a bandleader, working out on big, three-row button accordions, Chubby and his Bayou Swamp Band have been among the best at fusing tradition and progression. Chubby also is one of the best showmen in the genre; a big man with a big personality and a knack for entertaining a crowd.
On "Rockin' With Roy," Chubby and company stick with the good-time zydeco basics, pumping out the kind of two-step rhythms, hot accordion licks and undeniable beat that keeps dance floors full coast to coast. Chubby mixes songs by his dad, "I Found My Woman Doing the Zydeco," "Don't You Leave Me" and "Whiskey Drinking Man," with originals such as "Shake It" and "Get on the Floor" and classics including Hank Williams' "Jambalaya" and Rockin' Sidney Simien's zydeco standard "Don't Mess With My Toot Toot."
Chubby doesn't blaze new zydeco trails; you don't meddle with success if you're keeping crowds happy. But he adds something of a rare element for zydeco - the fiddle of Beau Thomas on "Jambalaya," "Blue Runner" and "Don't You Leave Me," making for some cool texture.
Chubby's basic, good-times approach to zydeco on "Rockin' With Roy" is a fitting tribute to his dad and, in the process, a bunch of infectious fun.


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Thank you for that fine introduction Swedish Chef. As he said, Animal drumming to Rush, 'The Body Electric'. Or as Animal would say, "Wooomaaaann!"
Me too, Steph. They are doing new segments and putting them on youtube direct. Love it!!! Whenever I need a pick me up, can always count on the Muppets.
I remember the dayroom on Saturday afternoons in the barracks. All these guys had been wandering in and out, watching sports, playing music, grabassing, typical male stuff. All old enough to be in the Air Force, 18 and up. The Muppet Show came on every Saturday afternoon, and invariably almost all the guys would come in to watch it. It does have a universal appeal.
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TALLAHASSEE -- Gov. Rick Scott was following a well-read playbook when he campaigned in 2010 to kick-start the economy in part with deep property-tax cuts. It just didn't come off as scripted.
Capping out-of-control property-tax spikes was once a surefire appeal to voters in Florida -- so much so that Scott made "long-term relief" a key part of his "7-7-7" campaign plan two years ago. Cutting property and corporate taxes was the single largest job-creating element in the plan, projected by his campaign economist to generate 364,000 jobs after seven years.
But Scott's first-year call to slash school property taxes flopped with legislators -- who nonetheless cut $1.38 billion from public-school spending. And his second-year push to cut tangible-personal-property taxes for businesses was defeated by voters at the polls in November.
Now, facing a potentially difficult re-election in 2014, Scott has replaced his property-tax pledge with a campaignlike mantra to do no further harm to public schools.
"If I can reduce property taxes, I'd like to reduce property taxes," Scott said in a recent interview. "But I want to make sure I continue to increase funding for K-12, for our universities and state colleges, to the extent we can create accountability."
In part, the governor's role reversal can be attributed to parents such as Kathleen Oropeza, who mobilized opposition to deeper school cuts and helped scramble the tax-cutting calculus. In response to school-funding cuts in 2008, at the start of the Great Recession, Oropeza and two other Orlando-area mothers formed a group called Fund Education Now to pressure policymakers to stop cutting classroom dollars. Along with lawyers including former House Speaker Jon Mills, the group has filed a lawsuit challenging Florida's school-funding levels.
"Public education depends on [property] taxes," Oropeza said. "For someone who was supposed to be such a business whiz, why didn't [Scott] realize if you displace that revenue stream it would leave a hole somewhere else?"
Actually, Scott did. The governor's original plan combined a whopping $1.4 billion first-year cut to the $6.9 billion in school property taxes that Florida requires local districts to collect -- called the "required local effort" -- with a vow to cut other programs so "not one dollar is shifted away from our schools."
It just didn't work out that way.
Lawmakers rejected Scott's proposed budget cuts -- among them, laying off 8,000 state workers and slashing $1 billion from prison spending. But they did cut state education funding by $1.38 billion by refusing to replace federal-stimulus funds, which President Barack Obama got through Congress in 2009, that were drying up. Scott still denies he cut school funding at all. "Education was not cut. The federal government cut education funding," he said. "We kept education funding flat. And the second year we increased funding by over $1 billion" -- actually about $843 million in state dollars.
Legislators say it was never in the cards to give Scott massive property-tax cuts at a time of deep revenue shortfalls, especially when the public wasn't clamoring for relief.
"For us to go ahead and try to cut property taxes at the same time when we were cutting spending on other issues -- particularly education -- there was just no place to fill the hole he was talking about digging," said Sen. David Simmons, a Maitland Republican who chaired the Senate's PreK-12 education budget committee in 2011. The education cuts dropped per-student spending to 2002 levels and were a political disaster for Scott.
When the governor signed the budget in June 2011, he immediately tried to shift the blame to lawmakers. Scott vetoed more than $600 million in spending, including hometown "member" projects, and demanded that these dollars be shifted back to schools -- something lawmakers couldn't legally do.
Schools statewide responded by cutting back on arts, PE and athletics, and reducing staffs. Though the base level of per-pupil funding provided to classrooms had been eroding since it peaked at $7,263 in 2007, it nose-dived in 2011 -- to $6,224, or a decline of $586 per student.
Parents took notice. "His impact was felt last year where [per-pupil funding] went down," said Linda Nestor, president of the Broward County Council of PTA/PTSA. "It still is not up to the level it was the year before he took office, even though costs have gone up."
So what has Scott accomplished on the property-tax front?
That question is complicated by the reality that property taxes have declined in Florida since the heyday of the housing boom.
Property appraisers attribute that to two developments: the Great Recession and the underlying housing bust that cut home and business values; and the constitutional amendment voters adopted in 2008 that, among other changes, doubled the $25,000 property-tax exemption for resident homeowners.
From 2005 to 2007, the school "taxable value" of real estate statewide increased by an average of 18 percent annually to a peak of $1.8 trillion. Since then, it has fallen every year, to $1.37 trillion this year; the two biggest declines came in 2009 and 2010, before Scott took office. It is projected to increase next year for the first time since 2007.
"The only way we can recover and start coming up is when we hit bottom," said Clay County Property Appraiser Roger Suggs, immediate past president of the Florida Association of Property Appraisers. "It looks like we may be getting close."
Public pressure for property-tax relief has waned as home values fell.
For instance, property-tax-bill challenges -- petitions filed with county value-adjustment boards -- exploded during the real-estate boom and continued during the bust, as petitioners claimed assessors hadn't lowered their values sufficiently. In 2009, petitions topped 298,000, state Department of Revenue data show. But a year later, they fell to a bit more than 199,000 and plummeted to just more than 40,000 in 2011 -- although not all counties have filed data yet.
Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, said recently that lawmakers could "declare victory and congratulate each other that property taxes are no longer an issue.
"Apparently the job's been done in bringing those down."
So instead of delivering his promised blockbuster school property-tax cuts, Scott made a rookie deal with lawmakers that capped taxes levied by the state's five water-management districts. The move, he said, would save more than $200 million in property taxes statewide. For the average homeowner, the savings ranged from a few dollars in North Florida to about $40 in Orlando and $140 in South Florida.
"Some people put it in terms of saving enough to buy a pizza," said Janet Bowman, legislative-policy director for The Nature Conservancy.
But the cuts made districts slash staff and rein in big-ticket projects. Bowman said the changes -- though a drop in the bucket for most homeowners -- severely affected land conservation and water-quality and -quantity efforts statewide.
A year later, Scott and lawmakers repealed the caps but added "accountability" requirements limiting the districts' spending discretion.
That decision had consequences, too. In October, Moody's Investors Service downgraded the South Florida Water Management District's credit rating on $489 million in debt because of "diminished district autonomy and a reduced level of district revenues, primarily property taxes, to repay debt service."
In perhaps the most glaring sign of the times, voters this fall defeated the beefiest property-tax proposal to go to the ballot: Amendment 4, which would have given tax breaks to second-home owners and imposed a 5 percent cap on tax increases on commercial property -- along with Scott's proposal to cut taxes on equipment and furniture owned by businesses.
"I don't believe [Scott's property-tax pledge] will go unfulfilled," said Florida Realtors Executive Vice President John Sebree, a lobbying force for property-tax relief in recent years. "It just won't happen as quickly as he might have hoped."
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