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> On Wed, 21 Jul 2004 06:24:51 -0700, Daniel Morgan <damorgan_at_x.washington.edu>
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>>Tony wrote: >> >>>That was a joke, I hope? You are not seriously advocating the >>>egregious generic attribute/value table that database "designers" with >>>about 6 months' experience are always so excited about? Please tell >>>me that was a joke! >> >>As serious as a heart attack. >> >>Daniel Morgan
While I may not have been engaging in a comedy act I do appreciate that you are and I like it.
Would work great except for that little stickler thrown in by Cobb and Date about tables being sets.
But heck who cares about theory ... just write the foreign keys and I'll accept it as the model for my next project.
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text: › Lake Restoration » Plantings » Overview Problems Goals Progress Landscaping Waterfowl Algae Biodiversity Water Chemistry Bacteria Plantings Images Plan a Visit ›Apply Now ›Give to Furman › Main Content Column 1 Ginkgo Tree Ginkgo biloba Ginkgoaceae - Ginkgo Family The Ginkgo Tree is the last living species of its family, and is described as a living fossil. The Ginkgo is native to China, although it is now grown worldwide for medicinal, ornamental, and food uses.1 The average tree can grow to 80' tall and 60' wide; with age and space, they can become much larger than this.1 The trunk can grow up to 3' wide with age, and its distinctive fan-shaped leaves can grow to 3" in length.1 This plant is identified by its medium green, fan shaped leaves.1 The trunk splits off as the tree goes up, into many separate branches; its light brown bark is deeply furrowed with age, though is smooth at younger ages.2 Ginkgo trees are gymnosperms, meaning that their seeds are only covered in a seed coat which protects the seed as it grows.2 They are wind pollinated.2 It can be propagated by seed, but often is artificially propagated by taking grafts from male plants. Female plants are less attractive because the fleshy seed coat is messy and malodorous.1 Ginkgo prefer partial to full sunlight in deep, moist, sandy soils.1 However, this tree is very adaptable, capable of living in poor soils, heat, drought, and polluted urban areas.2 Primarily, the Ginkgo is used for ornamentation, but its leaves and seeds are also used in medicines, herbal teas, and food.2 These trees are capable of living for thousands of years; some in China are more than 2000 years old.2 They have virtually no pests or diseases, providing for very long lifespan.1 These factors, along with its sturdy root system and ability to provide shade, make it a useful plant for wetland and stream bank stabilization. References and Useful Websites: 1 Horticulture and Crop Science - Ohio State University 2 The Ginkgo Pages This page was prepared by William Ballard, BIO 102, Fall 2011


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March 4, 2014
Titan Aerospace Deal Could Give Facebook A Drone-Based Internet
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Facebook is focused on blanketing the world with Internet, and it may be poised with taking the next step in reaching underdeveloped areas where it has yet to become available. The social network is reportedly in talks to acquire Titan Aerospace for as much as $60 million, TechCrunch reports.If the acquisition goes through, Facebook can launch a fleet of drones to orbit certain areas to supply Internet to those areas. It will go a long way in advancing the Internet.org Alliance initiative, an organization which Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is heavily involved.
One of Titan Aerospace's products are drones that can fly for up to five years without having to land, using solar energy to power flight -- this is likely the reason Facebook is interested in the company.
"From our understanding, Facebook is interested in using these high-flying drones to blanket parts of the world without Internet access, beginning with Africa. The company would start by building 11,000 of these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), specifically the 'Solara 60' model," wrote TechCrunch's Josh Constine.
While the drones can supply Internet to areas more economically than atmospheric satellites, the drones can serve other purposes. The Solara 60 and other models can perform duties such as weather monitoring, disaster recovery, earth imaging and communications.
"The Solara 50 and 60 models can be launched at night using power from internal battery packs, then when the sun rises, they can store enough energy to ascend to 20KM above sea level where they can remain for five years without needing to land or refuel. Such capabilities make them ideal for regional Internet systems, like those that Internet.org would be focused on," wrote Constine.
TechCrunch notes that Titan Aerospace is a privately held company that has raised Series A and A-1 rounds of funding, though the amount of funding remains undisclosed. The company announced in October that it was prepared to open a Series B round of funding. Titan Aerospace is led by CEO Vern Raburn, and houses its R&D facilities in New Mexico.
Facebook is not the only Internet company hoping to help the developing world gain access to the Internet. Google is among the companies involved in the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI). The group was founded by World Wide Web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee and hopes to assist the United Nations' Broadband Commission in providing Internet availability throughout developing nations by 2015.
Google has worked to launch a fleet of its own airborne Internet antennas with its "Project Loon." Loon, short for balloon, is a project that deploys balloons with antennas to transmit a signal for people in developing countries to access and use the Internet.
Acquiring Titan Aerospace and launching Internet-serving drones over developing countries could go hand-in-hand with another recent Facebook acquisition, TechCrunch reported.
"If Facebook could project weak but free Internet to developing nations via Titan Aerospace drones, it could then make a basic version of WhatsApp available to those users. They may not be able to send or view photos, but they likely could send messages and view status updates, even if they only had a weak, slow connection," Constine wrote.
"Facebook's acquisition of Onavo could lend a hand, too. We hear the team is hard at work on data compression technologies that would allow the same functions to require less transmitted data to complete. Onavo-optimized WhatsApp or Facebook apps could run on a weaker Internet signal, such as from drones, because they don't need to send or receive as much data," Constine continued.


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NEWARK, NJ: the jazz bee, WBGO's new showcase for emerging jazz artists, is now being broadcast digitally 24 hours a day at 88.3 HD-2 in the New York City area and worldwide through wbgo.org, it was announced by Cephas Bowles, President and Chief Executive Officer of WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM. The new channel is also a featured stream at NPRMusic.org, and will be syndicated to stations nationwide through the Public Radio Exchange.
Funded by The Corporation for Public Broadcasting with additional support from WBGO Members, the jazz bee doubles the number of hours that WBGO broadcasts jazz daily, and provides an opportunity to introduce listeners to a wide variety of artists and styles.
"Jazz music is evolving continuously and WBGO is always looking for, listening to and championing new music and artists to share with our audience, " said Bowles. "While WBGO could not be where we are without presenting established jazz artists, we cannot go into the future without acknowledging emerging music and musicians. We are pleased and proud to do both."
the jazz bee primarily plays new releases, by young and emerging artists as well as tracks by established jazz icons. This format offers listeners the chance to hear rising jazz stars before they become household names, and makes connections between new sounds and the jazz tradition.
Thurston Briscoe, WBGO's Vice President of Programming and Production, explained the title for WBGO HD-2, "Jazz is a gathering of people who unite as a community to express themselves musically. Historically, such gatherings have been called 'bees.' It is with a nod to that tradition that we name our second stream – a gathering of emerging musicians to create jazz and entertain – the jazz bee."
Among the young artists who have been featured on the jazz bee are vibraphonist Warren Wolf, drummer Eric Harland and trumpeter Christian Scott. Jazz icons have included trumpeter Miles Davis and alto saxophonist Cannonball Adderley, as well as artists active on the scene today, such as trombonist Steve Turre and tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins.
the jazz bee also features exclusive interviews with young and emerging artists. Among the first interviews was a conversation with pianist Robert Glasper, who introduced tracks from his recent CD Black Radio, and explained how he seeks to combine influences from Hip Hop with the works of jazz masters, such as Oscar Peterson and Mulgrew Miller. Glasper is certainly on the radar of jazz aficionados – he is a five-time winner on the 60th Annual DownBeat International Critics Poll, including citations for Rising Star Jazz Artist, Rising Star Jazz Group and Rising Star Piano.
"One hallmark of the rising generation in jazz is their curiosity, " said Tim Wilkins, WBGO's digital content manager. "Today's young artists know where their music comes from, and often combine their influences in surprising ways. There is incredible creativity in the rising generation of jazz talent and we want you to hear where jazz is going next."
HD Radio is a free service which enables stations to broadcast multiple signals over the air with enhanced digital fidelity. In addition to the jazz bee, WBGO broadcasts its FM signal digitally in the New York Metro area at 88.3 HD1. HD Radio car and home tuners are available through major retailers. Listeners worldwide can hear WBGO's two music streams by selecting Listen Now" at wbgo.org, or through music players on their computer or mobile device." the jazz bee also will offer complementary content at wbgo.org/jazzbee, including interviews, videos and articles which highlight different aspects of the emerging jazz scene. the jazz bee will feature the best jazz from places such as Brooklyn, Newport and Havana.
Founded in 1979, Newark Public Radio, Inc. is a publicly supported cultural institution that champions jazz at WBGO 88.3 FM in Newark, New Jersey and worldwide via wbgo.org. WBGO is the recognized world leader in jazz radio and one of the most respected jazz presenters in the country, and offers award-winning news and innovative children's programs. Beyond reaching 400, 000 weekly listeners (including 17, 000 contributing members) on air, online and via mobile devices, WBGO presents live broadcasts from prestigious jazz venues and produces acclaimed programs for NPR heard by millions. WBGO is Jazz Week magazine's 2010 Major Market Station of the Year.
This story appears courtesy of Carolyn McClair Public Relations.
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Carrot Almond Cake Glazed with Honey
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Author Notes: This cake needs to "age" a day before serving for best results. The honeyed syrup needs time to soak in to the cake. - inpatskitchen —inpatskitchen
Food52 Review: This is a no fuss, one-bowl carrot cake that skips the hassle of cream cheese frosting but still delivers a bright carrot flavor. The secret here is the almond meal which creates a firm crumb while still keeping everything moist. You'll need to be patient since the honey glaze does need a full day to soak into the cake to sweeten it up. Note: Check the cake for doneness around 25-30 minutes. —broccolirose
Makes 8 servings
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon brandy
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar( for the syrup)
- 3 inch piece of orange rind
- 1/2 cup honey
- Beat the eggs, oil and sugar until light and thick.
- Stir in the carrots, salt, baking soda, orange zest and brandy.Combine well.
- Add the flour, a little at at time, combining well.
- Stir in the ground almonds.
- Pour the mixture in a 10" round baking pan lined with parchment. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes at 350F.( But check at the 25 minute mark)
- Meanwhile make the syrup by combining the water, sugar and orange rind in a small saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the honey and let the mixture cool.
- When cake is done, let cool for about 10 minutes and then poke holes in the cake with a wooden skewer. Spread the syrup over the cake and cool completely.
- Remove the cake from the pan, cover, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
- Serve with sweetened whipped cream.
- This recipe is a Community Pick!
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Backflow device theft. On Feb. 13, a deputy responded to the 100 block of Whitehaven Circle, where a property manager reported someone stole a backflow device from the property. The deputy dusted for prints but found none.
Have gun, will steal. On Feb. 11, a deputy responded to the 6200 block of Red Canyon Drive, where a man reported someone entered his home and stole guns while he was in and out of the hospital. He believed it was someone he knew but didn't want to implicate anyone.
Strange visitor. On Feb. 10, a deputy was dispatched to a home on the 9300 block of Bell Cross Place, where a man was checking on his in-law's home that was for sale and found feces in three of the toilets and a shade that was pulled up. Nothing was taken, including high-value items in view.
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It's not called the Ahwahnee anymore, but it still is to me. It's good old impersonal corporate greed that's taken the traditional name away. But, whatever the name, the Ahwahnee is still a beautiful place to be when not enjoying the breathtaking beauty of the park itself. To call Yosemite a park is even a misnomer of sorts. It's so much more. It's mother nature at her finest and the way that the Ahwahnee fits in to it all is a beautiful example of how a manmade structure can elegantly harmonize with the beauty of nature.
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Good. It's the right direction for our country
I'm so happy that he was reelected. I was a bit scared to what would have happened if Mitt Romney would have been. He definitely would have done nothing for the small ones, and he would have taken a lot of our rights away.
Happy. He's not perfect and certainly has a lot of work ahead of him but Romney would've been the exact opposite of what our country needs.
he isnt my president anyway !!!
better than I would have felt if we had President Romney
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Yeah, I know. That's why we got Obama for a second term.
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Last summer, I explained to you how you can regrow celery, garlic, and green onions. I have continued to replant all of those things, and rarely have to buy them. Since then, I've been thinking: I wonder what else I can regrow? So when one of my red onions started sprouting, I let it continue to grow so that I could figure out how to plant onion sets from it.
From what I understand, onion sets are very small bulbs. These bulbs are very easy to set out and grow into mature bulbs. Remember that sprouted red onion I mentioned? I knew if I cut it open that the middle part of that was sending up those green tops would be onion sets.
Red Onions: How To Plant Onion Sets
1. Get your sprouted red onion, a knife, and a cutting board.
2. Make a deep slit into the red onion so that you can peel away the out layers to get at the core of the onion. This is where you will find the onion sets.
3. Gently pull away the layers until you find the sprouted onion sets. The onion set should come apart as one bulb. This one came apart into two pieces. I've had success planting them both ways.
4. Make sure to leave some root on the end of the onion set.
5. Plant them in fertilized soil and let them do their thing!
When To Harvest Red Onions
Mature red onions are ready for harvesting when the green top withers, falls over and starts to turn brown. Expect this to happen in mid to late summer. But red onions don't like to get wet; be sure to harvest before the fall rains start.
Lay mature onions in a single layer on newspaper in a warm, well ventilated place to dry out for several days. You'll know they are reading when the outer skin becomes papery and crispy dry. Hang in bunches, away from any moisture. If stored in a dry cool place, the red onions can keep for months.
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Zendra 1.0: Collocation
by Stuart Moore
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I love a good villain: Lex Luthor, Satan, Darth Vader, Baron Harkonnen, the Joker, Moriarty, Doctor Doom. In most cases, the villain is the more essential character, giving the hero a raison d'etre; otherwise, where does the story go? That's what makes Zendra 1.0: Collocation a great read -- a great villain named Abathor.
Abathor is the type of villain you just love to hate. He's confident, ruthless and driven, yet doesn't resort to silly puns or over-exposition. This guy is mean as hell for no other reason than that's his style. Centuries ago, his race decided the humans were too perfect and targeted them for genocide. So, he did the best job he could and loved every minute of it.
What makes Abathor stand out is his motivation: boredom. He wasn't disfigured by humans in the past nor was he competing with them for notoriety. He's just lived so long that he wants something to end his boredom. Luckily enough, he comes across Halle, a human/maker hybrid that just might lead him to the mythical last bastion of humanity -- Zendra.
OK, so the central character of Collocation is actually Halle, whose destiny involves Zendra, but there's plenty of Abathor to enjoy. As for Halle's story and her motivation, if I get into the details of this science-fiction story, you might get lost. It's your basic tale of a young person discovering her potential. (Orson Scott Card, anyone?)
The main players are the Makers (one in particular), the Jekarrans and the Aesirians. The Makers have a "utopic" society built upon hard science and technology. The Jekarrans are a war-driven race that annihilated the human race centuries ago. The Aesirians are mysterious guardians of the wormholes that exist beyond the boundaries of time (not unlike the Spacing Guild from Frank Herbert's Dune).
With plenty of aliens, action, a bleak futuristic setting, adventure and a great villain, Collocation contains all the elements of good science fiction. The scope of the story is broad yet completely accessible. Plus, I appreciate Stuart Moore's optimism for the human race, as they are regarded as physically and culturally perfect in the distant future. My only complaint is his overuse of subtlety, such as the lackluster introduction to Zendra. It's the title of the book, yet once Halle arrives you get this feeling of, "Oh, so she got there. Huh." Being reunited with humanity should be a pretty grand event!
You know, don't bog yourself down with particular elements of the story. The grand epic sense and the characters are the selling points of this book, especially the antagonist Abathor. In gathering together the concepts of a big space chase, great art, a transforming hybrid female, a 700-year-old villain and various alien species with cybernetic parts, Zendra 1.0: Collocation lives up to its title.
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by Willie bequette
(Dexter Missouri USA)
Tucked tailbone under with a dull pain
Hello Willie,
I'd start immediately with a coccyx cushion. It's shaped in a ring, taking pressure off the coccyx. Get it from an orthopaedic store.
Then it depends on whether there has simultaneously been an injury to the sacro-iliac joints or the lumbar spine. There you will have to use your common sense: does bending hurt, do movements of the spine or walking hurt, or are they limited?
Usually as chiropractors we reduce the subluxation externally which can be done in the majority of cases, but occasionally an internal is necessary. Not pleasant, but not painful, just awkward and usually very effective immediately.
Shop around and look for a chiropractor who treats the coccyx. An X-ray may be necessary to rule out fracture of the coccyx or sacrum.
I hope this has contributed.
Dr B
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Interesting challenges of the day
1. Mr S is a 76 year old man with neck pain of some 9 months duration. Luckily, most of the discomfort is upper cervical which is only rarely arthritic; his lower cervical spine is a degenerative mess that I've left alone. After seven treatments his pain and stiffness is 50 percent better, and he's happy in the circumstances. He can sleep through the night now and that makes a huge difference.
2. Mr P is 32 year old man with very severe lower back pain radiating to the big toe which is 30 percent numb. He had an episode three weeks ago, took anti inflammatories and was soon better as is typical of the medial disc herniation. But before it healed, after a trivia it came roaring back, much worse. The characteristic crossed sign was evident; sitting in a chair, straightening the right leg provoked severe left back pain and tingling in the leg. He's doing well.
3. Severe lower back pain is scary; just ask Mrs P. Just watching her get out of the car I she was in trouble; she had a slipped disc at L4 making her lean towards the opposite side; luckily she had no pain in the leg. Despite family pressure that this was far too severe for a chiropractor, she persevered. Within five days she was standing upright, and after two weeks almost painfree.
Despite a hectic job, she wisely took my advice and stayed home for what I call exercising bed rest.
4. Mr S has had lower back, groin and back of thigh and calf pain for fourth months.
He has a pincer deformity in the hip causing the stabs in the groin, and a degenerative facet causing the sciatica. Both are responding well to chiropractic and he's well pleased; sixty five percent better after three treatments.
5. Mr T is a wise man; he's taken a warning TIA seriously and has lost 15 pounds, and has at least as much again to lose. A change to a low starch diet and half hour daily walk has made the difference; but the walking is making his foot and back miserable. The expensive orthotic is hopeless; luckily his hips and back are fine, but he needs a simple heel lift.
6. I too have had serious lower back issues, luckily fixed by my own chiropractor; so I too have to do my exercises, take care when lifting supers full of honey, gardening and using the chainsaw. Regaining the function of your spine is just as important as the pain.
7. My own granddaughter, only 7 is hypermobile giving her pelvic, knee and ankle issues. Xrays show a mildly dysplastic hip. Years ago we would have called it growing pains. She too regularly needs chiropractic care and luckily responds well. Increased range of motion is more difficult than too stiff in my opinion. Our care is for kids too.
8. This 65 year old lady is a serious gardener; every day she is bending, lifting and digging for 2 to 3 hours a day. It regularly catches her in the sacroiliac joint, so she has a treatment once a month that sorts it out. She does her lower back exercises faithfully.
9. This 88 year old lady is an inspiration; every day she is busy in the community. With a nasty scoliosis she manages very well with a chiropractic adjustment every six weeks and exercises faithfully done.
10. Mr X is a 71 year old retired man who wants to continue with maintenance care every six to eight weeks; he had suffered from two years of lower back pain when he first came a year ago. He has no discomfort now after 8 chiropractic treatments, but is aware that danger lurks.
11. Mrs C has been having severe headaches, and taking a lot of analgesics. It's a non complicated upper cervical facet syndrome, and she's doing well.
12. Mr D is a 38 old year man with chronic shoulder pain after a rotator cuff tear playing cricket. It responded well to treatment, but he knows he must do his exercises every day; for two years he couldn't sleep on that shoulder.
13. Mr D, a 71 year old man, has a severe ache in the shoulder and midback since working above his head. Trapped nerve tests are negative but he has advanced degenerative joints of Luschka; after just two treatments he is 50 percent better. Can we reach 90?
And so the day goes; chiropractors shouldn't be treating the elderly most medical sites state but that's so much bunkum.
Have a problem that's not getting better? Looking for a different slant on your pain? Want to pose a question?
CLS writes:
Greetings, Dr B.
You helped me quite some time back with a soothing and professional response which turned out to be exactly correct. I now consult a local chiropractor. You write a superb newsletter, too.
Your own unresolved problem. Pose a question
Knowing that up to 70% of the time the correct diagnosis is made with no examination, no special tests, no xrays, but just from the history, there's a fair chance I can add some insight to your unresolved problem. But at least 30% of the time, I may be quite wrong! Give plenty of detail if you want a sensible reply.
You visited this chiropractic help site no doubt because you have a problem that is not resolving and want to know more about what chiropractors do.
The quickest and most interesting way is to read one of my ebooks of anecdotes. Described by a reader as gems, both funny and healthful, from the life and work of a chiropractor, you'll love them. Priced right at $2.99, though Kindle fiddles the price without telling me.


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Mehdi Hasan's Top 20
Raza Rumi
Mehdi Hasan died today. There are no words to capture his influence on my generation and the ones before me. I am posting a shorter version of my essay which was published in a volume "Mehdi Hasan: The Man and His Music" (2010, Liberty Books). RIP Khan Saheb. The kesari balam has finally left for his new home.. ~ (Read more here)
My friend Fifi Haroon (@FifiHaroon) tweeted the best of Mehdi Hasan. Saadia gardezi has compiled them and posted here for our readers. Let us celebrate Mehdi Hasan's great legacy!
Pyar bharey do sharmiley nain (Chahat, 1974)
Thehra hae sama (Amber, 1978)
Kabhi main sochta houn (Aina, 1977)
Terey bheegay badan ki khushboo (Sharafat, 1975)
Rafta rafta wo meri hasti ka samaan (Zeenat, 1975)
Zindagi main to sabhi pyar kiya kartay hain (Azmat, 1973)
Aik baar chaley Aao (Aik Raat, 1972)
Ranjish hi sahi (Mohabbat, 1972)
Raqs Zanjeer pehan kar bhi (Zerqa, 1969) lyrics by Habeeb Jalib
Jab koi pyaar say bulaye ga (Zindagi kitni haseen hae, 1969)
Bohat yaad ayen ge wo din (Aneela, 1969)
Iq sitam aur meri jaan (Saiqa, 1968)
Baat Karni mujhey mushkil ('Shareek-e-Hayat 1968)
Mohabat karney waley Kam na hongay, teri mehfil may lekin hum na hongay (A very young Mehdi Hassan)
Humsay badal gaya wo nigahen (Dil-e-betaab)
Mujhey Tum nazar say (Doraha, 1967)
Dil Diya Dard Liya (Lakhon main Aik, 1967)
Meray Dil kay taar (Payal Ki jhankar, 1966)
Khudawanda Yeh kaisi aag si Jalti hae (Lori, 1966)
Gulon may rang bharey, (Farangi, 1964)
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2006 MB Sports B 52
I'm helping my friend sell his beautiful baby only because times are tight and he needs cash more than fun times right now. He paid $48,000 for this boat, the NADA guide prices it Average Retail as $40,125 and hes offering for less than Low Retail. $35,000! This boat is in immaculate running condition. Named one of Wakeboarding Magazines Worlds Best Wakeboarding Boats 2005, this boat is going to amaze you, his loss is your gain. Color scheme is yellow, gray, and white. Bimini top, rain cover, rear-view mirror, two wakeboard racks, depth finder, and PerfectPass included. Clarion stereo has various auxiliary inputs for your iPods, iPhones, HTC phones, Samsung phones, MP3 players and more. Dual (tandem) axle trailer tires are in moderate condition. The boat vinyl has some signs of wear. For the description I am going to defer to an article posted in WaterSki Magazine which was a reprint from the Boat Buyers Guide 2005. Unfortunately the "exclusive video" listed in the article is no longer available but for you, we shot some video of the boat in action on July 15, 2012 at Lake Pleasant AZ in Two Cow Cove. Please call or text Seth at 623-261-3523
Length: 22 ft Beam: 96 in
Seating capacity: 10
Fuel Capacity: 45 gal
Prop: 4-blade
Engine: 5.7 L 350 small block
The hard-core style of the B-52 matches the hard-core wakeboarding performance. Two ballast tanks are built into the hull, ready for an easy-filling, balanced 1,600 pounds of water weight. The collapsible tower folds down flush with the sturdy windshield. The rubber-covered fiberglass swim platform offers traction and durability. Tribal graphics are in the upholstery and the gelcoat.
Top Speed: 46.3 MPH 5,400 RPM
Accel. To 30 MPH: 5.0 sec 114.1 ft
Accel. To 36 MPH: 6.4 sec 184.1 ft
Noise Levels (db): Neutral 61 D 62 R, 36 MPH 88 D 88R
When youre the best wakeboarder on the lake, you want to announce your presence. The B-52 V lets you do that, screaming across the water with its wild in-the-gelcoat graphics, stylish collapsible tower, flashes of billet aluminum accents, and full-on four-speaker stereo system with amps and subwoofer. Behind it, youll be soaring on pro-level wakes and waving to awed onlookers. The B-52 is an awesome sight, whether youre outside of it or riding in it. You get everything youd expect in a V-drive like and open bow, wraparound lounge and sun deck just kicker up a notch. The upholstery and carpeting are remarkably thick, the fit and finish are clean and the storage is abundant, including an in-floor cooler in the ultra-wide bow walkway. The rear compartments are surprisingly big, too, because the ballast tanks are built into the hull with a low profile underneath the floor from the transom to amidships.
The B-52 shares the same hull as the more family oriented 220 V, though the MB has filled in the spray pockets for a smoother wakeboarding wake. The two big built-in ballast tanks hidden under the deck add a total of 1,600 pounds of water weight with the flip of a switch, a process easily monitored with the ballast gauges. Loaded down to its full factory potential without the need for added fat sacks or a ton of passengers, the B-52 generates very good-size wakes that satisfy advanced riders. Theres a clearly defined lip that lets you see exactly where youre going to get your pop for grabby, floaty moves as well as a range of spins. Its performance that delivers on the hype of those edgy wakeboard graphics.
A few suggestions:
Have your buddy go buy some Totally Awesome and clean the vinyl. Then have him clean the boat (dirt/dust on the dash in promo photos, really?)
Then retake the photos. The current crop of photos make the boat look really trashed.
That carpet needs a good power washing as well. Trailer also looking a bit beat for a 35k boat.
i quickly glanced thru but... how many hours?
I just picked up a 05 MB V23 Team Edition with 400 hours and the 2 speed transmission that is much much cleaner for $32,000.
The last owner was asking $35,000
Pretty beat up for a '05. And this should probably have been posted in the "classifieds" section.
Let me preface this by saying that I like MB's...
But this has to take the cake for the most obnoxious MB thread ever. Where do I start...?
1) That boat is not worth $35K. You can get a 2009 TWB for $40K. That's a newer, bigger, better boat in every way for only $5k more. No brainer. Also consider the fact that you can get 2005 Malibus, Mastercrafts, and Nautiques for low to mid $30's. Which would you choose? I would price that boat at $29,995... not a penny more.
2) NADA is a joke.
3) That boat looks hammered!! Vinyl is thrashed, trailer is rusted, tires are shot, wheels are ugly, prop guard is bent, chrome is oxidized, dash is loaded with dirt, lockers are full of junk, seats are ripped. Forget what I said about $29,995. The number just went down to $24,995.
4) Is there anything more obnoxious than the misplaced classified ad...? The answer is... yes, there is! And that would be the "I'm-helping-my-buddy" misplaced classified ad.
I was gonna say that I like it for 25k or so. Nobody gets NADA for their boats right now unless you are a dealer and finance.
I honestly wouldn't give $1 over $20k for that boat. It is a seriously beat POS...
Vinyl looks terrible man. New owner is looking at probably $5k for a new interior. That probably means the hours are pretty high on it. If the boat was super clean the ASKING price wouldn't be bad IMO.
Maintenance records and hours would be helpful.
well... haters gonna hate. Obviously the boat needs detailed which wont cover up the tears in the vinyl and he's the first to admit there are tears, God forbid we took a ton of pictures for you so you could get a good idea, maybe I should've posted a blurry camera phone picture from an old Nokia and some would say "That boat looks awesome" (might be how some people find their significant others...) Anyway the boat has been serviced regularly and runs excellent, the stereo sounds great and it is a fun boat. He may very well be open to offers- you'll just have to make the offer. If he gets the boat detailed I will take more pictures. I'll ask about records and see if I can get them up here.
First impressions are everything. Its totally worth the couple hundo to get it fully detailed though. I swear that can easily make or break the sale. Luckily there are people out there like me that can see past the dirty and see thing for what they really are. Unfortunately there aren't many people like that though.
I agree with most of what IXFE said.
1. I actually think the boat could be worth 35k or near but that would be for a mint boat that is not yellow. That boat needs a full professional detail, the trailer touched up, new trailer tires, trailer rims cleaned up, ripped vinyl replaced, etc. I don't care if you say the boat was regularly serviced, it has the appearance of a boat that has been neglected. Boats that have been neglected on the exterior/interior generally have been neglected mechanically. That boat looks like it has been left out consistantly for the hot Arizona sun to beat down on and for the dusty air to get in and not just once or twice. More like most of the time. Like Raf said, first impressions mean everything. You had the time to take all these good quality photos which is great, but all they are in reality are pictures of an abused/neglected boat. Clean the friggen boat if you want top dollar. If you wnat to sell it looking like that list for 30k and get rid of it quickly. I think some have gone a little overboard. That boat would probably sell quickly in the 27.5k-30k range even in that condition. Still a $200 detail and replacing at least that one seat would help the cause. On the other hand as bad as the vinyl looks for an 05 some buyers may see a boat that needs the entire interior replaced. That is 2 to 3 grand probably.
2. Like IXFE said nada is a joke. I completely agree when you are talking about trying to figure out how much a boat is actually worth. It is completely unaccurate. Now, I don't mind you using it to your advantage though and including it in the add. Potential buyers less in the know will see it as a good deal. Also, someone financing will see it as a boat that is easier to get financing for. That doesnt' mean your buddy will get 35k for the boat because of point 1.
3. pretty much brought up that in point 1.
4. Trying to get around paying for adds is completely annoying like IXFE said. This isn't the classifieds. Pay dave to put it in his classifieds, pay Ian to list it on onlyinboards.com, pay boattrader.com to list it there and put it on craigslist. There are a ton of places to list the boat.
I am going to add some stuff.
5. Get rid of all the crap from the manufacturer website and wakeboard magazine. It is just annoying to read and know one cares about it. IF you want to like those things fine. List the model, length, hours, engine and all the options. Follow tha twith a quick description. then put the NEW pictures with the boat CLEAN. get a new skin for that seat that is blown out. If your friend isn't going to do these 2 things list the boat for 30k.
In the condiiton
It has nothing to do with haters hate'n. If you are going to sell a house, car, boat, anything would you not clean the boat as much as possible regardless of the tears? It would at least make the boat no look so beat up. Sure you could spend the money to pay for a detail or you can take about an hour or so and do it yourself.
Uh... the trailer needs more than a "touch up." It is rusted out.
Look, even if he cleans this boat up, fixes the trailer, the ripped seats, the old tires, etc. he will not be getting $35K for it, unless he finds a sucker who thinks yellow tribal grapics are cool. Would you rather have a 2005 VLX or this 2005 B52? Would you rather have a 2005 SAN 210 or this 2005 B52? Would you rather have a 2005 X2 or this 2005 B52? See what I mean?
Not hating... just reporting what I see out there on the boat market.
That rear deck picture is crazy awful -- look at the abuse -- look at the tears!
and sorry this is all I can think of
Haters aren't hating; top dollar is being asked for a boat that isn't a top boat. I've seen several 05-06 VLX's in better condition for the same asking money. That boat in mint condition would be hard pressed to hit 35k. A good detailing and start the listing at under 30k and take anything over 25k would be reasonable.
Now, back to the hatefest. :rolleyes:
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Today I decided I had better get the seedlings I bought at the nursery last weekend into the ground. It rained a lot while I was planting, but I'm sure that will be good for the plants. I transplanted a six-pack of brussel sprouts, one of broccoli, one of red cabbage, and two six-packs of lettuce. Last year I was good and planted everything from seed, but I couldn't resist getting a head start on the harvest this time.
I'm going to have to expand the garden significantly since the majority of the existing beds are planted now. The seedlings in the cold frame and the tomato seedlings are sprouting.


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Soni & Hardy Set For 100 Clash Today
Apr 22, 2012
World champion Rebecca Soni takes on Trojan teammate Jessica Hardy in the 100m breaststroke at the the Fran Crippen Memorial Swim Meet of Champions at Mission Viejo in California today after both took a win apiece on day two of the season warm-up event.
Olympic 200m champion Soni had watched boyfriend Ricky Berens celebrate his 24th birthday with a 1:48.25 win in the 200m freestyle. The couple slapped hands as Soni took her turn in the water, a 2:24.32 victory in the four-lapper confirming good form two months out from US Olympic trials.
Soni had early competition from Andrea Kropp before pressing on to a commanding win that fell a couple of seconds shy of her world-leading season best set in Austin in January.
"I felt a little sluggish," Soni told AP. "I'm happy with that for now. I kind of waited until the 150 to move my tempo up."
Berens got the better of Tyler Clary (1:48.96) and Matt McLean (1:49.03), all three inside the 2006 meet mark of Canadian Brent Hayden.
"Coming in here this morning I was trying to have a nice smooth morning and I was kind of all over the place, so I really didn't know what to expect tonight," said Berens, winner of the 100m free (49.68) on Friday, after the crowd sang happy birthday to him.
Hardy clocked 25.03 in the 50m free after seconds after taking second in the 200 free behind Trojan teammate and Hungarian medley ace Katinka Hosszu 1: 58.94 to 2:00.57. Hosszu won the 200m butterfly (2:09.79) and 200m backstroke (2:13.50) on Friday, while Hardy took the 100m free (54.45) on the opening day of action.
The Saturday session saw Nathan Adrian set a meet mark of 21.90 in the heats of the 50m free but did not race the final, which went to Joey Hale in 23.16.
Eric Shanteau clocked 2:12.06 to win the 200m breaststroke in the midst of heavy training, while comeback trailer Ed Moses was last man home in 2:21.76, the 31-year-old in the final because 40-year-old Steve West decided not to bother taking up his place.
"Things are starting to come together," Moses told AP. "The bright lights are going to be on soon, so there's only so much time left. I'm doing as much as I can handle. For me, that's kind of exciting that I got to this point after a year. I'm wearing myself down every day knowing that in two, three months from now, you're going to look back and I'm going to close the chapter that was what we call a comeback."


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Dr. Klimas is recognized worldwide for her work at the University of Miami (FL) to expand our understanding of ME/CFS/FM and Gulf War Illness, and for her unceasing efforts to share that knowledge with physicians and policy makers. Dr. Klimas is, for example:
n Professor of Medicine-Psychology, Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine and Miami VA Medical Center.
To read Dr. Klimas's succinct explanation of the basic mechanisms of ME/CFS - and learn how she decided to focus on CFS research more than 20 years ago - see
"University of Miami ME/CFS Researcher Nancy Klimas, MD, Explains Complexity of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Terms That Anybody Can Understand."
n Director of the Miller School's EM Papper Laboratories of Clinical Immunology and VA Gulf War Illness and ME/CFS Research Center. Her current studies include:
n President of the International Association of CFS/ME (IACFS/ME) - a global organization of ME/CFS clinical & research scientists.
See "The Need for Treatment Guidelines" - Dr. Klimas's recent announcement that "The IACFS/ME will sponsor the development of treatment guidelines." She notes that "In the USA, more than 80% of CFS/ME patients have not found a provider expert enough to make a diagnosis, let alone treat their illness. It is a gaping hole in our health care system, and is true across the globe. Our patients are falling into this chasm. The lack of providers with any training in this field guarantees that this will remain the single biggest issue facing our patients. As investigators, it deprives us of our subject population and skews the population we do study to those patients who can overcome the barriers of our health care systems to seek expert care. All in all, this is simply unacceptable."
n A founding editor of the Journal of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and author of more than 120 peer reviewed articles and 3 books.
One of Dr. Klimas's most recent publications - "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Inflammation, immune function, and neuroendocrine interactions" - summarizes important international ME/CFS research advances achieved during 2007.
Another recent article, "Impaired natural immunity, cognitive dystunction, and physical symptoms in patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Preliminary evidence for a subgroup," supports consideration of Natural Killer cell activity as a subgroup marker in ME/CFS. NK cells play a major role in the body's rejection of cells infected by viruses.
Dr. Klimas examines brain and immune system responses to emotional and physical stressors, and the impact of brain-immune interactions in "Psychoneuroimmunology and Fatigue" - part of a book titled Fatigue as a Window to the Brain (2005).
And in 1997 Dr. Klimas edited a collection of articles titled ">"Disability and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Clinical, Legal and Patient Perspectives" that included contributions by ME/CFS doctor Daniel Peterson, MD, legal experts, and patients.
n A leader in efforts to create ME/CFS/FM educational curricula for healthcare professionals.
n A member of the CFS Name Change Advisory Board, which proposed that the name for 'Chronic Fatigue Syndrome' be changed to the acronym ME/CFS - and now a member of the Campaign for a Fair Name's http://www.afairname.org Fair Name Implementation Committee.


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Norwegian Pearl Cruise Review by FraudBroad
- Sail Date: November 2012
- Destination: Western Caribbean
- Cabin Type: Family Penthouse with Balcony
Pre-cruise we stayed at the Comfort Suites in Miami near the MIA airport. Nice hotel, great rooms, not a very nice neighborhood. There was a Subway within walking distance where we picked up dinner, but other than that you needed a rental car or had to take a cab to get somewhere. Room was ready at check in and we signed up for the shuttle to take us to the port at 10:45 the next morning.
Shuttle service from the hotel was a bit confusing with the number of passengers traveling on the different ships that were leaving Port of Miami that day. We were on our way by 11:00 and since we were on the Pearl we were the first group dropped off.
Getting through security -- WHAT A MESS. I have to say I HATE, and I mean I HATE the Port of Miami Security personnel. What a disaster...we had a small carryon suitcase full of water and soda. He INSISTED on examining EACH AND EVERY bottle and attempting to take the caps off of them (note, they were ALL unopened!). We each had a bottle of open water in our purses which he made us throw out and a bag of snacks that I had for my teenagers (pretzels, etc...) which were already opened he made us discard. This is my fourth cruise this year alone and I'd NEVER had to discard anything prior (previously sailed out of NYC, LA, Seattle). He literally made us all feel like criminals!!! Note, this is a PORT OF MIAMI employee, not an employee of NCL!!!
We went directly to the VIP check in room and once checked in we were briskly escorted onto the ship where we were met by our Concierge Monica. She gave us her card and let us know to contact her directly should we need anything. Let me just say Monica is a DREAM. Courteous and professional at all times and she was certainly one of the many highlights of our trip! Note, there were a total of 6 of us in three cabins.
We were then guided to Cagney's where we dined on a fabulous lunch! Everything that everyone ordered was perfect...need I say more? While eating lunch they announced that the cabins were ready so we headed there to unpack our carryon items as soon as we were done.
One of the suite perks in dinning in Cagney's for both breakfast and lunch every day. While we did choose to have breakfast there every morning, for lunch we chose the Garden Cafe. We really enjoyed the buffet there; always an excellent selection and good quality. In fact, I personally felt that the buffet on the Pearl was much better quality than any of the buffets I'd eaten at on my last two Princess cruises this year!
Our cabins were in perfect order and our Cabin Steward Rolando was there to greet us. He was such a great guy! I was traveling with my two teens who really don't know the meaning of "picking up after yourself" so I was so thankful that he was so incredibly nice all week long. I'm sure he cringed every time he entered our cabin!
Important to note, I had booked the dinning package (3 restaurants for $52 per person) offered for the three restaurants (LeBistro, Cagney's & La Cucina) pre-cruise for all six of us. When we boarded the Pearl I learned that they had a special for dinning all 7 nights of the trip in the various specialty dinning rooms for $99 per person. I JUMPED on that one right away. Throughout the week we dinned in Le Bistro (two times as it's my favorite), Cagney's, La Cucina, Moderno, Lotus Garden, and Teppanyaki. All of the specialty restaurants were included in the package (with the exception of the sushi) so you could choose whichever you wanted. There is no limit to the number of times per night that you could dine in a specialty restaurant with the package.
We left the port of Miami pretty much on time and enjoyed the sail away party on deck. We had an incredibly great Cruise Director's staff lead by Julie that we enjoyed throughout the cruise.
Sunday night we dinned in LeBistro and as always we were not disappointed. Our waitress was Jessica and she was INCREDIBLE. My sister was feeling sea sick and Jessica went above and beyond to hunt down some green apples for her. They had not completely finished unpacking the produce yet and for whatever reason green apples (and limes for that matter) were hard to find. Jessica was able to find someone to locate them and combined with the ginger ale my sister was feeling better in no time. In Le Bistro some of the items we ordered included the cornets, escargot, filet, Coq au Vin, and lamb chops. All of the meats were done to the perfect temperatures and everyone loved everything!
We attended the show Sunday night which gives you a flavor of what's to come for the week. Hosted by Julie the Cruise Director we enjoyed the singers and dancers and really looked forward to seeing the show "Oh What a Night" - a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons later on in the week.
Monday we arrived early in Great Stirrup Cay. My father, sister, and girls left early and had no problems getting on the tender over. My mother and I waited until after 10 and it was a mad house. They were leaving off of deck 4 and the line extended past deck 6. After about 20 minutes of waiting we both decided we'd be just as happy staying on the ship that day and did so. The rest of the family enjoyed the island for the day and we enjoyed the ship. Great day all around.
Monday night we dinned in Moderno and I have to say I am just not a big fan. I lived in Brazil previously so I'm pretty familiar with what it's supposed to be like and Moderno just doesn't hit the mark. Know that it's not terrible, but not up to my personal liking. Please know that this is also the feedback I provided to the ship's Restaurant Manger Danny Singh. Danny was really great when I spoke with him, very open to the feedback I provided. The next day he sent a nice note and some chocolates to our cabin.
Tuesday was our day at sea and we enjoyed a great Cruise Critic Meet & Greet held in the Star Bar. All of the officers were there and Prem, the Hotel Director, gladly answered all of our questions. Some things we asked were: Is the specialty dinning package going to be rolled out to all of the ships? YES!!!! We also asked about tipping cash to employees and were told that if you tip an employee directly they are not required to share it with anyone else. The exception to this is the casino staff as they do pool their tips.
I was greatly impressed with Prem and exchanged several nice emails with him during our voyage. I found him quite professional and he has a great personality. It is obvious by the level of service we received throughout the ship from all employees that Prem has some exceptional leadership skills! My parents who normally sail ONLY Princess were blown away by the level of service they received on this voyage. Job well done Prem!
Tuesday night we attended the VIP cocktail party held in Bliss and were able to chat with several of the officers and staff including the Captain who by the way is a total riot!!! Not many captains out there with much of a personality but this one was a hoot and a half!!!
After the party we dined in La Cucina. Some of the items ordered included pizza, risotto, veal, chicken parmesan, and the rib eye steak. Again, everything was done to perfection. The menu in La Cucina has recently been altered and they don't seem to be doing the pizza the same way they used to. All in all everything was excellent, no complaints!
Wednesday we arrived in Jamaica. My dad, sister and kids had booked the zip line tour through Yardie Tours while my mother and I opted to walk around the port and do a bit of shopping. According to my dad, the tour with Yardie was one of the best he'd EVER had. They all loved the zip line and had a great time. My father stated he didn't think he'd ever been on a tour that was as great as that one!
My Mom and I had no trouble at all in port but were a bit miffed by the constant barrage from the different cab drivers as we were making our way to the different shopping areas. Again, nothing that destroyed the day and they were all harmless. Just know that's what you will be up against if you choose to do as we did!
Wednesday night we dined in Lotus Garden. Items we tried included the scallops, sesame chicken, various noodle dishes, sweet and sour pork, and the Szechuan beef. Everything was excellent and as with all of the restaurants the service was fabulous.
On Monday they advertised in the Freestyle Daily that if you wanted a chance to dine with one of the ship's officers to put your name in at the restaurant reservation desk which we did. My parent's names were chosen and on Wednesday they dinned in Indigo (one of the main dinning rooms) with the ship's doctor and his wife. They both had a lovely evening and said the meal was exceptionally good.
Thursday we were in Grand Cayman and my kids, sister, and I booked a stingray/snorkel/beach day through Native Ways. The tour was excellent and we loved Andrew and JC! Top notch operation and I would HIGHLY recommend using them. The water was very choppy that day but we had a GREAT time with the rays! What wonderfully gentle creatures they truly are. If you haven't had a chance, do it! They are wonderful! With the currents being pretty strong the snorkeling left us all exhausted after only about 30 minutes. We then headed to rum point beach for lunch and about 1.5 hours of relaxation. It was an awesome day!
Thursday night was Thanksgiving and we dinned in Cagney's. It's important to mention that they offered both turkey and pumpkin pie in all of the restaurants that day. Again, another excellent meal. We all had the filet with the exception of my dad who once again ordered the lamb chops. As always, the meat was done to perfection and the service was phenomenal!
Thursday night was also the White Hot Party. Due to high winds outside they moved it into Spinnaker and as usual it was a great time. Again, kudos to Julie and her entire Cruise Staff. They were all exceptional!
Friday morning around 11 we arrived in Cozumel and the NCL Star was docked right next door. My kids, parents, and sister all headed out on the "Amazing Race Cozumel." I had read many reviews here about the excursion and everything sounded great so they were all excited. Unfortunately, they didn't have the greatest time and only rated it as "okay." My Mom's opinion was that if it were only two or three in your group it would probably be great but with 5 of them it was difficult to coordinate.
When we all arrived back at the ship the Star and Pearl were throwing a HUGE welcome back party on the dock. Loud music, dancing, people on stilts. It was a riot! My kids had a great time out there with the crews from both ships...NCL certainly knows how to throw a party!
Friday night brought us back to LeBistro and to Jessica as our waitress (just love that lady). Monica our Concierge dinned with us that evening and we greatly enjoyed her company. She is simply a lovely lady! Again, everything we ordered was fabulous and we especially enjoyed the French Onion soup!
Saturday was our last day onboard and as usual, the Freestyle Daily was teaming with things to do throughout the day. Bingo, trivia, shopping, drink specials...you name it, you could find it that day. We all did our own thing but everyone had a great time.
Saturday night we ate in Teppanyaki and had both great service and great food. We celebrated my daughter's birthday that night and she was thrilled with the cake and having everyone sing happy birthday to her. It really was a great night!
We disembarked Sunday morning choosing to carry our luggage off ourselves at 7:15. We waited about 30 seconds for the elevator at the port to take us downstairs and we breezed through customs. It was one of the easiest disembarkations ever!
We had several "Heroes" throughout our week on the Pear. Just to name a few:
Prem -- Hotel Director
Monica -- Concierge
Danny -- Restaurant Manager
Jessica -- Waitress in LeBistro
Mip -- Waiter in Bar City
Rolando -- Cabin Steward
Joy -- Waitress in Cagney's
Julie and the entire Cruise Director's Staff
On a personal note; I truly believe that when you cruise, if you have something that goes wrong, let the staff know about it right away so they can fix it. If you have a complaint, at least give them the opportunity to address the issue before you decide to publicize it on the World Wide Web. If you're going to put it out there on Cruise Critic, at least give the staff on the ship the opportunity to address whatever the issue is. And yes, I met some people on this sailing that had various issues. When the let Prem and his staff know what they were, in each and every case they were taken care of to their satisfaction!
I can't say enough fabulous things about our experience on the Pearl or about how exceptional the entire staff was. Our week on the Pearl was certainly the vacation of a lifetime!!!
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As an NFL coach, Jeff Fisher is a winner. And a survivor. And a bit of an enigma. But what he won't be is the winning coach when the Titans hoist a Super Bowl trophy — at least that what the numbers tell us.
While Fisher has just completed his 16th year at the helm of Tennessee's ship, what he, owner Bud Adams, and Titans fans should be aware of is that only one NFL coach has won a Super Bowl after 16 years with one team. That was Tom Landry, the legendary Dallas Cowboys coach, who over a 28-year tenure captured NFL's top prize in his 11th and 17th seasons.
And in examining the records of NFL coaches who have put in 10 years or more with one team, only one other has won a Super Bowl after his 11th season — Bill Cowher in his 14th and final season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In fact, looking at 20 Super Bowl-winning coaches with at least a decade at the helm shows that most took home the prize within the first six years on the job.
It really feels like the play called against the Rams in the Titans' only Super Bowl appearance was destined to get Kevin Dyson into the end zone, not a yard short. The "numbers script" says it was Fisher's time — it was his sixth season with the franchise.
So now, the numbers say Fisher can't go that extra yard unless he can match the great Landry, which I don't believe he or any other coach in this situation can do. Landry hovers near the top of EA Sports' recent list of the 25 Greatest NFL Coaches where it should be. Fisher's name is absent.
For all the debating about his place among NFL coaches, longevity aside, Fisher's resume is spotty and quite front-loaded. He won an AFC Championship and five playoff games in his first nine seasons, which was impressive considering the move from Houston to Nashville via Memphis, but he has won no postseason games in his last six seasons. And as the master of the 8-8 season, he has compiled just 7 winning seasons as a head coach.
You might say this past season's 0-6 start and 8-2 finish mirrors the schizophrenic career of the head coach — only in reverse. But it got Fisher a contract extension, when walking papers might have been in order. He undoubtedly is this highest-profile sports figure in Nashville and he has never wavered in his commitment to the team, the owner, the players and the city, which makes talk of his dismissal difficult and controversial.
But like I mentioned earlier, just look at the numbers.
Start with New England's Bill Belichick, who won Super Bowls in his 2nd, 4th and 5th seasons with the Patriots; nothing in his last five. Chuck Noll won four Super Bowls in his storied 23-year stint with the Steelers (in seasons 6, 7, 10 and 11), but had only two playoff wins in his last 12 seasons.
The illustrious Don Shula won the top prize in his third and fourth seasons with the Miami Dolphins, then went 22 years without another one. Kansas City Chiefs' Hank Stram won a Super Bowl in his 7th season there, but made just one playoff appearance in his last seven. Joe Gibbs won three with the Redskins (seasons 2, 7 and 11) and shot blanks over his last five seasons.
Mike Ditka led the Chicago Bears to the title in his fourth year, then went seven without. Oakland's John Madden won in his eighth year; Giants' Tom Coughlin in his fourth.
Some coaches with more than 10 years of experience but with more than one team still won early. Mike Holmgren's Packers were Super in his seventh season, but he came up empty for 13 years [10 in Seattle]. Dick Vermeil's Rams took the trophy away from the Titans in his third year with St. Louis; his 10th overall. George Seifert won two Super Bowls with the 49ers [seasons 1, 6] before struggling in Carolina.
The most efficient was Bill Walsh, who won three Super Bowls in 10 years with the 49ers and walked away.
For Fisher, the one glimmer of light beaming off the Super Bowl trophy comes via Dan Reeves, who while he didn't win a Super Bowl with Denver or Atlanta, did get to his last one after coaching for 18 years.
But it seems the NFL's grand prize is going to younger and younger coaches. Just look at the coaches who graced the sidelines last year, and will be pacing there this Sunday — Jim Caldwell [in his first year with the Colts], Mike Tomlin [won last year in just his second season with Pittsburgh], Ken Whisenhunt [third with Cardinals] and the "veteran" Sean Payton in his fourth year with New Orleans.
So as the months peel off the Titans calendars, fans remain optimistic that a Super Bowl trophy will one day find its way to Nashville. It's just that the odds of Fisher bringing it here aren't very good.
TitansFan035, is that you? LOL!
Translation: blah, blah, blah...
Fisher is a good coach, however he has two glaring weaknesses. He is awful at handling players with injuries. He shortened the careers and limited the effectiveness of guys like McNair, George, and perhaps Vanden Bosch by putting them on the field when they were injured. A coach cannot ask a player if he can or should play; the player is going to say yes whether he should or not! The coach has to be able to make that call on his own. In addition, Fisher is a players' coach. I can remember Fisher getting in the face of only one player during a game and that player was Pacman Jones. Pacman is an exception in many ways. Playing for Jeff Fisher means never having to worry about being pulled from or chewed out during a game. This is why almost every time the Titans have lost a big game it was due to things like turnovers, penalties, and mental errors. Is it correct to state the Titans will never win a Super Bowl with him as coach? Maybe, maybe not. As I said, he is a good coach, certainly in the top half of those in the game today. If Dinger leaves the team is sunk; he is the only OC who has been able to bring some unpredictability to Fisher's usual Rockette offense (1-2-3-kick, 1-2-3-kick). In addition a strong and vocal veteran presence would help bring some accountability to the team; accountability that is lacking with Fisher at the helm.
This is the age of reading anything into any situation that suits your purpose.
This is the age of reading and justifying any position you wish by how you perceive the situation. This writer shows how it is done. I on the other hand make a case that the Titans/Oilers have not won a Super Bowl in the over 50 year history no matter who the coach or how long his tenure is or was.
I say through my vantage point that they will never win a Super Bowl as long as Bud Adams is the owner.
Now there are two opinions. One just as goofy as the other.
The writer is proving his points BASED ON STATS, FACTS and HISTORY.
by this insanely stupid logic, the next time the Titans make the playoffs, Fisher shouldn't grow a playoff beard b/c maybe no one has ever won the Super Bowl after wearing a mustache all year and then changing to a beard for the playoffs.
There must be better things for Mr. Troia to do. This is stupid.
To "frank brown;"
Please go back to using your other posting name here "richgoose" and stop using "frank brown" ; a name you have admitted is not yours, and one that when you post with, some of your statements cause detriment to my name. Thank you.
Frank Brown
OK Mr. Troia, you seem to have it all figured out. Now tell us about your credentials; who are you? What is your background in the opinionating business? How many games have you attended in the last 10 years?
If Jeff goes, who are you going to suggest to replace him? It is sometimes very useful to use statistiics to justify or formulate a position, but your entire theorem is a waste of good space.
If Jeff is a less than adequate coach, Bud should fire him on that basis. Not because of some poppycock that you are bombasting!
Changing coaches with Bud calling the shots would most likely not change anything. When it comes to owners like Bud and Al Davis good coaches don't need to tarnish their resume for any amount of money, so most likely the best you could get is an young upstart. Doubtful he could attract any establish assistants.
While loyalty is not a bad thing in a business like the NFL getting to close players and assistant coaches sometimes makes changing players or looking outside the organization to replace an assistant hard when you let your heart overrule your head.
When you bring in a new good coach and they have an owner who will support them by staying out of decisions and open up the purse do whatever it takes there is a house cleaning of staff and players generally putting the team into at least playoff contention. Heart over head gets you a burned out Kerse, putting Harper back in replacing a DB who got more interceptions in three games than Harper got all season, sticking with the likes of Pac man and promoting assistant coaches no other team would hire as an assistant much less as their DC.
NGNG34: He shortened the careers and limited the effectiveness of guys like McNair, George, and perhaps Vanden Bosch by putting them on the field when they were injured. As for Eddie running backs don't have a long life span in the NFL
McNair career was cut short due running an offense requiring using his legs much like what will happen to VY. The bigger issue with McNair was he was in so much pain he couldn't practice making receiver timing more difficult on game day. This is why O'Donnell and Voleck did better in the passing game when Steve couldn't start. No matter how good a healthy player might be starting them with no practice and less than healthy helps neither. Giving in to their selfish demand is not using your head for the player or the team.
Troia: "For Fisher, the one glimmer of light beaming off the Super Bowl trophy comes via Dan Reeves, who while he didn't win a Super Bowl with Atlanta, did get there after coaching for 18 years."
Point of information. Dan Reeves took his teams to FOUR Super Bowls: Three with Denver (Remember all of those blowouts in the late 80s) and one with Atlanta.
Secondly, I am lukewarm on Fisher right now. His decision-making and evaluation of talent as of late have been suspect as hell. However, he does get his players to play hard, even if they are playing wrong.
Playing wrong? LOL!
jwk, the only way for the point to be proven is if Fisher goes elsewhere before winning a SB. As long as he's still here, the statistics are N/A.
Ahhhhh i feel the love!! Fire Fisher!!


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While Texas recognizes Common Law Marriage, we do not recognize Common Law Divorce. So, the short answer is that IF you are common law married and want to move on as a single person, you have to get a divorce. Now for the twist, you may or may not be common law married for two reasons. (1) Common Law Marriage is as much a state of mind as it is a physical fact based event; and (2) there is a presumption for a 2 year statute of limitations for claim of a Common Law Marriage. Let's take the first reason: You are NOT common law married just because you live together. You are married under common law only if you (1) live together/co-habitate; (2) the co-habitation takes place in Texas; (3) you hold yourself out as married to the public (your describe an event that could be interpreted as meeting this requirement - enrolling a person on your insurance and telling your employer and the insurance company they are your spouse); and (4) BOTH of you had the intent to be married. This last element is the trap question that will make or break you if someone is trying to prove the existence of a common law marriage. How do you prove the other person intended to be married? You file for divorce, he or she does not contest it - that is one way, but what if he or she says they never intended to be married? To be more personal, did you intend to be married? Was there an "engagement"? The Texas Court's have ruled that when the parties are "engaged" they have an expressed intent to be married at some point in the future and therefore they are NOT common law married. In other words, the intent to be married must coincide with the co-habitation in Texas and not be an expressed future intent. While Texas recognizes "common law marriage" there is no such thing as common law divorce. The tax returns in Kansas, did you file "married filing jointly"? If so, you have held yourself out as married in Kansas. That is not enough, the question is, did you hold yourselves out as married in Texas? Did the two of you lived together in Texas? Did the two of you intend to be married in Texas? Assume you held yourself out as married (signed tax returns claiming married status) and you lived together in Texas. The only step missing is the "intent to be married". That one is a little quirky. There is evidence you intended to be married if you signed joint tax returns. That may or may not be enough in and by itself, proving intent is a difficult thing. So, do you have to file for a divorce . . . maybe. The more poignant question is why would you want to establish the marriage, or do you? Are there kids involved? If so, I would highly recommend the two of you get custody orders in place. This will save a lot of problems in the future. If you are getting orders for custody and support of the children, tossing in divorce language is simple, particularly if the two of you have divided your assets. Which brings me back to the point of "why would you want to prove the marriage?" If there is a marriage, then money earned during the marriage is community property (including retirement accounts or other deferred compensation). Is either party seeking to get half of the other's retirement? If so, then plead common law marriage and seek the divorce with division of the property. So, to answer your question, you must first ask if there is anything to gain by proving the marriage, and ask yourself if she will want to prove the marriage at some point. If so, then get the divorce over now. Otherwise, if neither one of you see a benefit to claiming the marriage, neither one of you ever filed a declaration of common law marriage, and there are no kids involved, then split the stuff, say goodbye and move on with your lives. BTW: There is a 2 year window for either of you to change your minds and claim there is a common law marriage, that window of time starts on the date of separation. So, keep something that shows the date the two of you separated such as a lease for at least 2 years in case you need it.
Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 6/13/2011
Law Office of Robert L. Fiedler | Robert L Fiedler
In Connecticut, there is no such thing as a common law marriage.
Answer Applies to: Connecticut
Replied: 6/13/2011
Michael Anthony Wing, P.C. | Michael Anthony Wing
If Kansas is the same as Alabama, maybe. Joint taxes is one factor in determining whether a common law marriage exists. The main factor is whether you held yourself out to others as husband and wife. Stay well.
Answer Applies to: Alabama
Replied: 6/9/2011
Theodore W. Robinson, P.C. | Theodore W. Robinson
There is no such thing as a common law marriage any longer in any state in the US. If you've never been married, you don't need a divorce, however, you may need another type of action to get some form of equitable or fair distribution of "marital property" when you separate. Speak to a local lawyer about the matter. Good luck.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 6/9/2011
Steven D. Keist, Attorney at Law | Steven D. Keist
Not in Arizona. Arizona does not recognize common law marriages unless you establish that type of marriage in a state that recognizes same.
Answer Applies to: Arizona
Replied: 6/9/2011
Law Office of James Lentz | James Lentz
Common law marriage is a tricky area of the law at best., In Ohio, we removed it from the statutes over 40 years ago. Please consult a Kansas attorney as to your rights and obligations.
Answer Applies to: Ohio
Replied: 6/9/2011
Apple Law Firm PLLC | David Goldman
There is no longer common law marriage in Florida.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 6/9/2011
Warner Center Law Offices of Donald F. Conviser | Donald F. Conviser
California does not recognize common law marriages. In California, you are unmarried. If you are living in Kansas, you should consult a Kansas attorney to determine whether or not filing income taxes together creates a common law marriage, and whether you have a common law marriage that would be recognized in Kansas - if so, get a Kansas divorce to untie the knot.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 6/8/2011
Beaulier Law Office | Maury Beaulier
In Minnesota , common law marriage is not recognized. In States where it is, it requires holding yourself out to others as a married couple in addition to cohabitation.
Answer Applies to: Minnesota
Replied: 6/8/2011
Law Office of Patricia Van Haren | Patricia Van Haren
In California, there is no common law marriage. You should check with the laws of Kansas to determine whether a common law marriage exists in Kansas.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 6/8/2011
Arnold & Wadsworth | Brian Arnold
You need to look at the local statutes but I doubt that alone would make a common law marriage.
Answer Applies to: Utah
Replied: 6/8/2011
Willick Law Group | Marshal S. Willick
The question is a bit of a nonsequitur - taxes are not an indicator/instrument of marriage. Presumably, you filed taxes CLAIMING to be married, and are wondering whether you have a common law marriage under State law. While you should ask that question of a Kansas family law attorney, really, Kansas IS a common law marriage State, so if you fulfill the legal test, you probably are married under Kansas law, and must divorce to change that status.
Answer Applies to: Nevada
Replied: 6/8/2011
John E. Kirchner, Attorney at Law | John Kirchner
Not necessarily. There is no such thing as a common law divorce, so if you do have a common law marriage, you have to go through the judicial process to end that marriage. The problem is that there are no simple rules to decide if you do or do not have a common law marriage; it is primarily a question of intent (i.e. did you and she intend to be husband and wife) and how the actual facts of daily living support or refute that intent. Basically, the only way you can ever know for sure whether there is a common law marriage is for a court to rule on the facts and enter an order saying yes or no. Colorado and Kansas both recognize common law marriage, if the facts support it. The first & maybe most important question is whether you and your girlfriend both believe the same thing as to what each of you intended. You should both probably discuss things in more detail with an attorney and then decide whether you both agree about your status before actually filing for a divorce. If you both agree that there is no intended common law marriage, you would be well advised to put that into some form of verifiable writing that confirms each of you had the benefit of legal counsel before signing.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 6/8/2011
Ashman Law Office | Glen Edward Ashman
If you filed taxes together there are only two possibilities: (1) You committed tax fraud with the IRS and both of you will owe penalties and could go to jail, or (2) If you are in a state that recognizes common law marriage (Kansas does), you are married and must get a divorce.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 6/8/2011
Vermeulen Law office P.A. | Cynthia J.Vermeulen
Most states do not recognize common law marriage anymore, including Minnesota. You should check with an attorney in your state of residence regarding whether this applies to you.
Answer Applies to: Minnesota
Replied: 6/8/2011
Seattle Divorce Services | Michael V. Fancher
If the two of you are living in Kansas, please consult with a Kansas attorney as to the laws in that state. If you are living in Washington (where this question was sent), there is no common law marriage here.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 6/8/2011
Palomino Law Firm, P.C. | Debra Palomino
Arizona does not recognize common law marriages. Most, if not all states, require a marriage license and a ceremony to be legally married, thus simply filing taxes does not make a marriage valid. You should seek advice whether Kansas recognizes common law marriages.
Answer Applies to: Arizona
Replied: 6/8/2011
Law Office of L. Paul Zahn | Paul Zahn
There is no such thing as a common law marriage in California.
Answer Applies to: California
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Tarot Readings in Ludlow are performed by someone that is trained in how to read and interpret the symbolism of the Tarot Cards. Tarot Readers do not necessarily have to possess any psychic or supernatural gifts to perform Tarot Readings. It is more of a left-brain science (logical side of the brain) much like Astrology. I have found the best Tarot Readers are also initiates of the Golden Dawn Kabbalah*.
Having a Psychic Tarot Reading in Ludlow is fulfilling.
To have been in a relationship with someone who was a manipulator who broke me down constantly and when I left him, it was his sole purpose to destroy me So I was sitting with all of that in all of my decisions that was something that was playing a part I was still carrying pain, I was carrying the memories of what had happened But today, I swear he can walk in front of me and I'd feel nothing It was as if whatever had taken place had been completely removed.
So he's just another person, who has no hold, who has no infuence And that.
that is major for me.
Present day Tarot Cards draw most of their symbolism from the Kabbalah. If you want a Tarot Reading, you will want to ask the Tarot Reader if they have knowledge of the Kabbalah as well.
There are pros and cons to both; It is a matter of personal preference really which is better.
*The Kabbalah incidentally is a form of Jewish Mysticism that is
believed to have originated from Moses. However, Mystical Kabbalah is non-religious; it ties in all the Gods and Goddesses of the world. I am referring to Kabbalah, from the Golden Dawn System of thought, often called "Mystical Kabbalah" today. Writer's such as: Dion Fortune, S.L. Macgregor Mathers, and Isreal Regardie disseminated the Mystical Kabbalah ideas through their early 1900 writings on the subject.
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Tarot is a deeply personal form of divination and self-healing, and so there are many different answers to how to shuffle and lay out Tarot cards, from very simple to highly elaborated rituals. Over time each practitioner of the Tarot develops its own particular style, but if you are just starting to explore the Tarot you may find it useful to consider the following possibilities of how to shuffle and lay out Tarot cards.
Rituals To Start A Tarot Reading
In order to attract the right energies to a Tarot reading and create the right mental attitude, many people find it useful to say a small prayer, light a candle and possibly burn some incense or aromatic oil that is beneficial for meditation and clairvoyance. You will need a flat surface to lay out the cards, such as a coffee table, which you can cover using the same silk cloth that can be used later to wrap the cards and protect them from negative energies. Clear your mind and focus on the cards, relax and try to leave the noise and activity of your day to day life behind for a while.
Place each card facedown on the positions required by the spread until all of them are filled, and set aside the remaining cards.
After A Tarot Reading
Some Tarot practitioners like sorting the cards in ascending or descending order after a reading, to cleanse them of its energies. Tarot decks are often wrapped on silk or velvet cloth to protect them from outside influences and negative energies, but a wooden box or a small Tarot bag can often be used as well. Over time you'll develop a taste for what rituals and actions fit better with you and your particular style of reading and understanding Tarot spreads, creating your own individual rules about how to shuffle and lay out Tarot cards.


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By TOM ZUCCO
© St. Petersburg Times, published January 25, 2001
According to recently released figures from the General Accounting Office -- or maybe it was some guy on the local TV news who said it, what's the difference? -- Super Bowl XXXV will bring in about $991-trillion to the Tampa Bay area.
This is the mother of all windfalls. Even Palmetto will feel some love. (Overheard at the media center: "Palmetto? Like the bug?" Uh, yeah. They raise them there. Check it out. The tour bus leaves in 10 minutes.)
And that's just the monetary reward. As we all know, hosting a Super Bowl makes your lawn greener, your breath fresher, your kids above average.
Hey, Tampa Bay. The drinks are on me!
But some people still haven't caught on that, if you work your mojo and dial the right people on your cell phone, you can trade in the Taurus for a Lexus SUV, courtesy of The Big Wazoo.
Of course, these are real people. Not statistics.
But they have all come into direct contact with the Super Bowl, and yet only one of them is raking it in.
Arletha Perry's sinuses were bothering her again. Happens every time she gets too close to certain cleaning products. Trouble is, that's all the time. Arletha works in the housekeeping department at the Wyndham Westshore Hotel, where the Giants are staying.
She's 54, she has six children, and she's been cleaning rooms and offices most of her life. She lives in West Tampa.
She has a routine. The bathroom first, then the beds and the trash. The process takes about 20 minutes. She doesn't complain, except to say that sometimes her back hurts. "The older I get," she said without looking up from the bed she was making, "the worse it gets. But I just put on my back brace and keep going."
She doesn't say much else. There really isn't time. A hallway full of messy rooms are waiting.
"I'm working like this because I didn't get an education," she said. "Didn't get past seventh grade."
Her father disappeared when she was young, leaving her mother to raise 13 children. Perry went to work to help support her family.
"There's nothing hard about cleaning a room," she said. "It's just a job."
Sometimes guests thank her, and once in a while they tip her.
But usually, she never sees them.
Maybe it's the location, stuck here in a strip mall on Kennedy Boulevard. Or the new bakery that opened down the street. Jim Benetos is trying to figure out why the lunch crowd was smaller than usual Wednesday.
Smaller? It's just four days to The Big Wazoo. Moxie's Cafe & Bagels is only a three minute walk from the Wyndham. Shouldn't there be some sort of trickle down? Shouldn't there be some love?
"There might have been something going on at MacDill (Air Force Base)," Benetos said. "And I've heard that a lot of people who live around here are leaving this area until the Super Bowl is over."
Great. More money for the rest of us.
Moxie's serves up a righteous Cuban sandwich, but most of the customers are regulars. Benetos, who left Chicago a year ago to open the restaurant with his wife, said that unless he's really busy on Saturday, he won't open on Sunday.
"The big hotels and restaurants are probably the ones making money," he said. "And the strip clubs."
That's what he needs.
Topless waitresses.
One person who will be raking it in is Lola Castilla, who, at the moment is wearing yellow, elbow-length rubber gloves and rubber boots as she rakes her home's biggest asset -- her front yard.
Castilla, 80, lives in a yellow two-bedroom cinder block house on N Braddock Avenue, two blocks from Raymond James Stadium. Helicopters are flying overhead and trucks rumble non-stop down Himes Avenue.
"It's usually very quiet here," she said.
Depending on the number of SUVs and vans she lets in, she can fit up to 14 cars on her front yard.
She usually collects $10 per car when the Bucs play. But the stakes are higher now.
"I think maybe 20, 25 dollars," she said.
Castilla has lived in this house for 35 years. She raised her two daughters here, and although she's divorced and lives alone now, she has a sister close by. And McDonald's. "I go there just to sit," she said. "And I play the scratch-off games."
Although she loves her house and wants to stay, it's getting to be too much for her.
"I want to get me a trailer," she said. "My niece has a nice trailer. I may move there."
And give up the chance to rake it in when The Big Wazoo comes to town?
Castilla shrugged.
"I'll get by just fine," she said.
- Tom Zucco is a staff writer in the Times newsfeatures department.


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Well, that's a question each must answer and often that question/answer will vary during times/stages as we experience the fullness of life.
If you ask me right now, right today, I'd have to say that a well-lived life involves being able to accomplish the basic care of myself.
You see I'm attempting to resolve a health challenge (who hasn't been there?) and it's frustratingly clinging on. It has curtailed my life, indeed. That's the response I would give because it is the forefront of daily experience these last few weeks.
But the one thing I revere and remember as I'm passing through this experience, is just that–this too shall pass. I've been around the block a few times, as the quaint colloquial relays! These experiences of bewilderment actually are a part of how we must define a well-lived life. Especially when we pass through the age juncture of over 50, few will miss out on the opportunity to allow the bitter with the sweet into life.
What have I learned?
- Life turns on a dime (knew this, but I'm reminded)
- I'm in control of less than I thought I was in control of
- I'm slowly feeing stronger because of, not in spite of the challenge
I wonder if I write a post about this subject, say, in three months, what will I express then?
How are you doing today? How do you define your life as you experience this moment? Is it a well-lived one?
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