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A Pope of Firsts, But Will Francis Actually Change the Vatican?News Abroad
tags: Catholic Church, Latin America, Pope Francis, Jesuits, Anthea Butler
Anthea Butler is Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Graduate Chair in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Her most recent book, "Women in the Church of God in Christ, Making A Sanctified World" published on the University of North Carolina Press, chronicles the history of African American women's religious lives, and civic engagement in the Church of God in Christ, the largest Pentecostal denomination in the United States
Pope Francis at the Vatican. Credit: Flickr/mazur.
Pope Francis, the former Cardinal Bergoglio of Argentina, was installed on the feast day of St. Joseph as the 266th pope over the Holy Roman Catholic Church. For a religious historian like myself, his appointment has been a dizzying number of firsts: the first Jesuit to become pope, the first pope in the modern era to succeed a pope, Benedict XVI, who is still alive, the first pope from Latin America, and the first to take the name of Francis.
While all of these firsts are important, they also must pass through the prism of the Jesuits' history, the Catholic Church's history in Latin America, and by Bergogolio's own history in Argentina during the Dirty War. While Pope Francis's ascension to the petrine throne may signal some change in the manner in which the papacy is lived out in front of the world, will it engender real, substantive changes in the Catholic Church, and its worldwide following?
By choosing a Pope from the order of the Society of Jesus -- or the Jesuits, as they are called -- the conclave made a choice that many thought could never happen. Founder of the Jesuit order, St. Ignatius of Loyola, believed that the quest for ecclesiastical dignities such as bishoprics would stifle the work of the Jesuits, whose order was to promote the gospel across the world. The Jesuits would follow the normal vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, but also added language about the special care of the instruction of children and "a special Obedience to the Sovereign pontiff in regard to the missions according to the apostolic letters and constitutions." The Jesuit vow of service and obedience to the pope did not always keep them in good stead with the papacy, however. The order would grow in numbers and missions around the world from its inception in 1540. Later, as a result of rumors and the fear of power of the Jesuit order, Pope Clement XIV suppressed the order from 1773 until its restoration in 1814.
Before the suppression, the order would come to Latin America -- first to Brazil, and then to other countries, including Argentina. The Jesuit missions to the Guariani peoples brought education, a university, and publication of books in both Latin and Guarani. The communities that Jesuits established there in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, reducciones, were Jesuit missions designed to house the church, the Jesuit Fathers, and the community of Guariani Indians. The remains of these spectacular structures are now UNESCO World Heritage Sites. When the missions were left unmanned by the Jesuit suppression, Franciscans took over, but not with the same degree of success than Jesuit missionaries had. The missions deteriorated and by the time the Jesuits returned, the missions were abandoned for cities and other ministries.
This backdrop of Jesuit history is important in understanding Cardinal Begoglio's own history as a Jesuit and his time in Argentina during the Dirty War of the 1970s. Catholic clergy and Latin America has often been liked to liberation theology and the "preferential option for the poor" that Jesuit General Pedro Arrupe outlined in his letter to Jesuits in 1968. How the "preferential option for the poor" was practiced differed between religious orders, countries, and regimes in Latin America. For many priests, the "preferential option" meant embracing the poor, living amongst them, and entering into their struggles. Much like the early Jesuit missionaries, they cast their lot with the people of the land. Others, went further, embracing the Marxist ideals and ideologies that pressed against oppressive military and governmental structures. Yet all did not fully embrace liberation theology. Many priests, like Cardinal Bergoglio helped the poor, yet they remained conservative theologically, and acquiesced to the whims of the military dictatorships in order to save themselves and others.
The questions about Bergoglio's time as provincial and leader are many, and the allegations of collobration have been denied by Vatican officials in the wake of his election and installment as Pope Francis. Many remain skeptical. Argentine journalist Horacio Verbitsky has extensively researched the Argentine Dirty War, and believes that Bergoglio's silence and complicity with the military junta led to the arrest and torture of two Jesuit priests who disobeyed his orders to discontinue their work in the slums. At the time, Bergoglio was the provincial (leader) of the Jesuits in Argentina, the youngest to serve in that position. Bergoglio supporters tell a different story, saying that he tried to help secure the release of the Jesuits priests. The two stories then, form the foundation of the stories about Bergoglio's time as a young Jesuit in Argentina -- either he was complicit with the military junta, or he was a protector, trying to save his priestly charges.
So while the "firsts" about Pope Francis's election papacy have been widely touted in the news, it is Catholic history, the History of the Jesuits, and the history of then Cardinal Bergoglio that intersect with this historical moment. These histories converge in his person as the culmination of the Catholic Church and the Jesuit mission to Latin America that brought forth education and commerce, but also a destruction of indigenous religion and society. It is a history that bore the fruit of the most innovative parts of liberation theology, and at the same time, the shame of the Catholic Church in crushing that theology and those who believed in it because of the fear of communism. It is this history that Pope Francis holds in his own personal story, that now enters into the Church at a crucial time in its history.
In every way, Pope Francis's history as a Jesuit, his time in Argentina, and his ascension to the papacy fit into the narrative history of the Catholic Church. Like the church, the pope has a complicated history of activism and presumed complicity with the structures of power. He is traditional in his values, yet seeks to put a face on the church that is friendlier than his predecessor. Time will tell what kind of pope he will eventually be, but if history is any judge, Pope Francis's many firsts will not be his last, and he may continue to operate as Mary Hunt put it, in a Jesuitical fashion as pope.
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The mike boost would crazily autoset to 100% when Skype connected to a (test) call
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County to sell less water, hike rates 12%+
Despite yanking $2 million from its cash reserves, the Albemarle County Service Authority unveils a budget that will spike water/sewer bills at least 12 percent. Three reasons for a bigger budget despite sales estimated to fall seven percent: a wholesale price increase, more capital projects, and the phenomenon of lower sales itself. Charlottesville Tomorrow reports on today's meeting.
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While we are at it, what's with Minol L.P. doing the billing and sending bills out only a week before they are due and charging 5 dollars for a late bill and 3 dollars to pay online? Nobody else charges to pay online on time! And people on Social Security who are on it for low income do not get their checks until the first of the month, exactly when the water bills are due. So really we are taxing the poorest in our community through this paid billing company. Why can't billing be done in house or through a more reasonable company?
There aren't many industries where demand drops and prices rise. Not a bad business model, particularly in today's economy.
So how does one start one of these so-called "Service Authorities?"
Most days it's cool to be on a well. On days like this it's downright gleeful to be on a well!
This news makes it even more amazing that anyone can support RWSA's "community water supply plan" with a straight face.
We now have a SEVEN YEAR TREND OF DECLINING WATER USE - in total contradiction to the claims of RWSA and The Nature Conservancy. Their claims are ever more clearly being exposed as the statistical manipulation, obfuscation, and deceit that they truly are. (Many of us have long believed that they intentionally exaggerate current and future water use in order to sell their plan/experiment on the backs of the entire city and the small population within the county that is not on a well.)
It's great that our community has adopted green strategies to reduce water use on such a consistent and sustained basis. We all deserve credit for that, especially UVA, which has permanently replaced older, water-hogging equipment.
Let's use this CONTINUING DECLINE IN WATER USE -- AND CONTINUING DOUBLE-DIGIT INCREASE IN WATER COST -- to stop the insanity and go back to square one on the 'water plan.'
We just can't afford to move blindly forward with a clearly deficient plan that may be EIGHT-TO-TEN TIMES THE COST of the simple solution of dredging the Rivanna Reservoir.
Time for a rate payer revolt ? County folks your chance will come June 4th 7pm-- public hearing before your unelected rate setters, the board of the Albemarle County Service Authority. Mark your calendars !
This is what happened last year as reported by the Hook :
"County water bills will spike 20 percent this year, if rates proposed by the Albemarle County Service Authority win approval. The increase would combine with last year's 30 percent jump to mean customers would pay 55 percent more than just two years ago and nearly triple what they paid in 1999."
and wasn't it last year that Mr. Gaffney told us rates in the county wouldn't exceed 2.5% for the next 5 years
and they are taking $2 million cash out of their reserve--guess what happens when the reserve is gone
Remember the banking collapse. Would you believe someone who told you that you could borrow 4 times more money but your rates wouldn't increase? Well that's where the water authority and their board are headed unless we call a halt to the insane debt load they are planning to place on the county and city rate payers.
the banks got a bail-out but the only bail-out for the RWSA is you --the rate payer-- and they have unlimited power to raise your rates especially if you use less water.
Does anyone recall the last Democratic Breakfast where Liz Palmer, the self professed EXPERT on the Community Water Plan, lectured us on Water Rates. Do you really want to wait until it is too late and we are deep in debt and saddled with this experiment of The Nature Conservancy? Recall the idiotic Supervisor who appointed this woman. This is just beyond any reasonable misunderstanding!
Keith, you might be in danger of being sued by long-lost fitness guru Susan Powter. She copyrighted "stop the insanity" years ago; you are prohibited from using it. Now, before Mr. Trump copyrights his catchphrase, "You're fired!"
As for the serious issue of water, it is overrated, and citizens should not be going bald and losing sleep over minutae like water, shelter, crime, Dave Matthews, Dave Leitao, Dave Letterman, Dave Duke, etc. We should instead be focusing on the important things in life: Siegfried & Roy, Liberace's legacy, Jackie the Jokeman, etc.
Those who think water is so important need only look as far as the personal items aisle at the supermarket: we have waterless hand cleaner, hygienic wipes, diapers, RID (for those of you with galloping cranial critters), mouthwash...lots of options.
Don't worry. Be happy.
So if we use less water we will be punished for doing what was asked of us. I get it now, the whole system is focked up!
Did the Authority's staff get raises, market-rate adjustments or pay-for-performances this year?
Let me get this straight? It was just a year or so ago that ACSA demanded a rate increase to "Curb Demand and Enforce Conservation". Now that we're truly using less water, it now needs a rate increase BECAUSE we, the consumers, "CURBED DEMAND AND CONSERVED?!?!?!"
At what point do WE, the consumers, ACTUALLY comeout to the EVEN in this equation? I don't require a WIN, just BREAK EVEN.
Cville Eye, I believe the answer to your question is yes. Mr. Frederick addressed that in the last board meeting and I will check the minutes as soon as I have time and give you a more detailed account.
Betty, while you are checking the minutes can you please check and see if the whole system is focked up? thanks!
What they've done makes sense. If you understand the astounding amount of infrastructure work ahead, the costs are worth it.
Please Jim, you will explain won't you. If this makes sense then many of us are in need of some help in seeing how. Take a few minutes to educate us.
Cville Eye, Jenn McDaniels of chn 29 reports:
"Whether you're doing laundry, washing dishes, or taking a shower, if the hike is approved, there's no way to avoid paying more. For an average family, the monthly bill would increase from about $61 to $70. It may only seem like a few dollars each month, but if you look at the change over time, the increase is more significant.
In 2007, the average bill was about $42. With the increase, and the $70 average bill, the numbers work out to a $30 spike over the two year period.
In addition to the rate proposal, the service authority is also putting forward a budget 20 percent larger than this year's budget. They say capital project costs are increasing from $6.9 million to $12.6 million. The plan also calls for a two percent average increase for all employees."
These capital project costs do not include the estimated RWSA $200 million dam/pipeline concept and treatment facility upgrades.
I just piss in the sink since I can't afford to flush.
Is there a publically available audit of the water authority?
Jim, Jim, Jiiiiimmm....
Still there JIm? I'm waiting to see how this makes sense.
I know I'm not alone.
Anyone want to help him?
In answer to the question is there an audit available Downing Smith provided this information:
"Yes there are."
"The auditor's opinion is on pages 11 & 12. Though this contains a lot of boilerplate it does say what they have and have not audited. All they audited are the financial statements and not any of the graphs or management statements. It is also important to understand what audits really do and realize their limitations. Remember Bernard Madoff had audited statements. However Robinson, Farmer & Cox is a respected local firm and there probably isn't anything illegal going on. The problem is the management is incompetent and things like hiring consultants is horribly mishandled."
I think 'Never Been to a Game' has the best attitude AND the best post of all of us!
Never has changed my attitude ... hell, let's go ahead and build this water park and run up the tab until we go bankrupt. We can probably get it done in time for the 2024 elections and the 2025-bailout plan!
This is the most inaccurate assessment of a team I've ever read. Trading Mark DeRose, of whom was entering the last year of his contract and exiting arguably the peak of his career, was the smartest choice made by GM Jim Hendry. Hendry got what he wanted in the deal, prospects (possibly for the Peavy deal) and a salary push.
Now, you talk about Kosuke. He was pretty bad towards the end of '08, yes. That said, who would take him if Hendry really ending up trying to trade him???
As for Ramirez, "reluctant to stop the ball". ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! He should have been, and almost was, an all-star third basemen. He stopped more balls coming at him than you did on New Years.
Glad I wasted 20 minutes on this garbage article.
I have to agree with the previous post. There are so many mistakes and stupid comments made in this article I'm not sure where to start.
First of all, DeRosa was traded on December 31. Which if my math is correct that is about 19 days after the winter meetings ended. So no Dero was not traded during the winter meetings(I knew from there it was going to be all downhill.)
Second, when the cubs aquire jake peavey it will make sense.
Thirdly, if we dont want Soriano, then who would take him off our hands. NOBODY. Nobody wants a $17 million dollar a year leadoff hitter that bats .280. So we're stuck with him. This also goes for Fukodome.
Lastly, the comments about Ramirez may be the most ridiculous comments in the whole article (and believe me there are some stupid ones). I think that the last post took care of that one.
JUANITA GILES needs to do her research next time she writes an article. Better idea. Don't write about the cubs anymore. You are clearly misinformed.
Wow, what a bad article! I concur with the previous two commenters. It's too bad that ESPN will post a link to any sports-related garbage they find on the web.
Horrible horrible article. I couldn't disagree more with every word of it.
The only thing the postseason performance of our team attests to is the randomness of baseball. Soriano is still a huge offensive weapon, and hit 29 HRs with tons of time on the DL, both of which you mention, yet somehow this is bad?
Ramirez is tons more valuable than Mark Derosa, whose only job on our team was to fill all the holes and be around par (usually subpar) on defense. Mark had a freak of an offensive season and a career year and he can move on elsewhere with one year left on his contract.
Don't try to blame the Cubs misfortune on Hendry, who has done a spectacular job almost every season.
No one KNOWS less than the fans who populate "Wriggley Field". I'm from downstate and rarely attend, good for me!! I have no lo9ve or simpathy for Jim Hendry Or Ron Santo { I have Diabetes also. One is a moron the other a crybaby. So string me up if you don't like that. LOL Quit smoking whatever, PEAVY is not coming Tto Chi-town, he has better sense. I am tired of personel comig to the CUBS wanting to carry on the CUB Tradition, that means losing for over a century.
Well, if we have such a good team, why is it we can not unload some of our crap...I agree, Derosa gone is hard to stomach, however we have a dont make me hussle LEE at first, also that goes along with Ramirez and Soriano, that have a problem grasping the real idea of the way Sandberg played. I understand I have only been a Cub fan since 1947, but some one has to kick what we have in the A$$, before we miss our opportunity.
Must be a Sox fan, Keeping DeRosa was not going to put the Cub's back in the playoff's.
The White Sox dumped alot of talent, Rag on
them for awhile.


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After an up-and-down start to his Triple-A career, Bisons starter Tobi Stoner seems to be hitting his stride.
Stoner went the distance, allowing just one run on five hits, as the Herd beat their thruway rival, the Rochester Red Wings, 6-1, Monday night at Coca-Cola Field.
The Bisons wore Buffalo Professional Fireman's Association hats on Monday in honor of the tragic deaths of Buffalo Firemen, Lt. Charles "Chip" McCarthy and Jonathan Croom… OF Jesus Feliciano went 1-for-4 on Monday increasing his hit total to 141 on the season. His 141 hits are good for second in the IL behind Gwinnett's Barbaro Canizares… C Robinson Cancel has five extra-base hits over his last seven games. On the year, Cancel has 14 extra-base hits (10 doubles, 2 triples, 2 home runs)… RHP Lance Broadway threw the last nine-inning complete game for the Bisons (July 8 vs. Scranton/WB, 4-1 win)
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The Bisons are a better fit for the Mets, Rather than the Indians. A little late, but i just found your blog.


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Dir: Frederick Wiseman. US. 2013. 244mins
A university isn't just a collection of buildings, professors and students but also a state of mind — a gathering spot to celebrate humanity's thirst for knowledge about the world around us and our place in it. That's one of the principal lessons of At Berkeley, a thoroughly absorbing documentary about the University of California at Berkeley from veteran filmmaker Frederick Wiseman. With his trademark restraint and intelligence, Wiseman delivers a portrait not just of college life in the early 21st century but also a comprehensive study of the tension between different generations and an exploration of the many (sometimes warring) factors that contribute to the foundation of an elite educational institution.
At Berkeley ultimately transcends its subject matter to get at something ineffable and yet so universal about existence.
Running at just over four hours, At Berkeley will pose a challenge on the theatrical front, but devotees of the prolific Wiseman, who turns 84 next year, will seek out the film no matter its length. Still, this will be a limited niche player after enjoying successful stops at fall film festivals such as Venice, Toronto and New York.
Filmed over three months during the fall of 2010 and utilising a crew of only three, At Berkeley continues Wiseman's tradition of eschewing voiceover, talking-head interviews, a music score, or title cards to identify any of the participants. Instead, Wiseman provides an immersive experience in which the audience sees different aspects of life at the renowned Northern California campus, one of America's most prestigious public universities. We meet then-Chancellor Robert J. Birgeneau as he holds meetings concerning budget shortfalls and campus security, but we also sit in on classes that range from zoology to public policy to poetry, hearing not just from teachers but also students.
Because Wiseman never supplies context for what we're watching — nor does he worry about grafting any sort of artificial narrative onto the proceedings — it's incumbent upon the audience to be patient and allow the documentarian's initially seemingly arbitrary selection of scenes to slowly coalesce into a unified vision. With their fly-on-the-wall immediacy, Wiseman's films have always been fascinated by institutions, investigating how people come together — whether it be in dance troupes, boxing gyms or state hospitals — and how hierarchies and social orders begin to form. Consequently, there's no central figure in At Berkeley; instead, Wiseman weaves together a rich tapestry of separate events that collectively suggests a sense of contemporary university life.
At Berkeley's scenes roughly fall into two categories — those in the classroom and those involving administrators conducting the business of a university — and it's telling that Wiseman doesn't seem to favour one group over the other. Rather, Wiseman seems to be arguing that a college as respected and diverse as Berkeley's consists of many different facets whose interdependence is crucial, even if the individual parts don't always recognize this.
That point becomes clear near the end of At Berkeley when students stage a protest to decry state budget cuts that resulted in higher admission fees and faculty layoffs. In his dispassionately observant style, Wiseman shows not just the student protesters but also the university administrators who must decide how to respond to the students' demands. As the film demonstrates, both groups are working toward the same goal — ensuring that Berkeley remains a premier university — but their divergent actions are a by-product of their different perspectives, agendas and ages, an unavoidable but perhaps necessary friction that stirs innovation and passion in institutes of higher learning.
Also in keeping with Wiseman's tendencies, At Berkeley is intrigued by process, presenting many different types of classes with all kinds of students and professors. What's striking is that the actual work involved in education hasn't changed that much over the years, despite technological innovations and cultural shifts: As always, it requires engaged, thoughtful teachers and receptive, inquisitive pupils.
Though some class scenes may run on too long, individual viewers will probably disagree about which filmed classes are the most stimulating, Wiseman offering a buffet of different educational disciplines that illustrate the breadth of student interests. Though they may pad At Berkeley's running time, these classroom scenes may also be part of Wiseman's overall point: Each of us has a world of knowledge available to us, if only we're curious enough to be engrossed in a number of subjects.
Because Berkeley has far fewer administrators than students, it's natural that we get a better sense of the personality of someone like Birgeneau than we do any of the university's young people, who tend only to appear in one scene and then vanish from the film. It's a slight imbalance, but by dint of its length At Berkeley nonetheless captures much of the collegiate experience in abstract yet striking ways: the football games, the pep rallies, the study sessions, the amateur talent shows, the expression of ideas, and the general idealism of youth.
But such is Wiseman's evenhanded approach that At Berkeley also subtly undercuts its locale's intellectually and emotionally invigorating environment with scenes of banal hanging-out, as well as moments of maintenance crews silently cleaning the campus grounds. As with Wiseman's best films, At Berkeley ultimately transcends its subject matter to get at something ineffable and yet so universal about existence, its promise, mystery, disappointment and drudgery all wonderfully mixed together.
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Producer: Frederick Wiseman
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We've been getting a lot of questions about handlebars lately so I thought I'd share what little I know.
Width: In recent years many riders have been fitting ever wider bars on their bikes. I did this myself and found it a mistake. Certainly on mountain bikes and CX bikes the additional leverage of wide bars makes sense, but not on low trail city and road bikes.
A well designed low trail bike should feel almost as if the steering is linked directly to your brain. The bike will hold a line through a corner with little input. It will also track straight without the need for constant attention. After all, the steering is optimized for a tired long distance rider. The bike should take care of the rider and this sort of bike has been doing exactly that for many decades.
It is the bike that is based on racing geometry that may feel better with extra wide bars. They deaden overly quick steering and improve control on a high trail design. But there is an aerodynamics and ergonomic price to be paid for that width. It's true that beginning riders can feel more comfortable on very wide bars, just look at the "cruiser' bikes at the local shop, but one soon get used to slightly narrower bars.
The same holds true for city bikes. The last thing you want is wide bars to snag on passing cars and cyclists. The city bike must be narrow and if the geometry is correct narrower bars will feel just fine.
Bar Height: There has also been a tendency to raise drop bars well above saddle height. Certainly there are people with bad backs who benefit from this, but there are many more riders who set their bar too high simply because they've read that that's the way to do it. Again, there is a price to be paid in aerodynamics. I'm not suggesting that you set the bars several inches below saddle height as the pro racers do, but most people are soon perfectly comfortable with the bars at saddle height or an inch below. And cruising along at 15-20mph you'll really feel a difference.
City bike bars can vary greatly in height, some folks want city bikes that feel like road bikes and will lower the bars to below saddle height. Others will want to sit straight up with their bars at chest height. Just remember that if you like to sit up, which makes a lot of sense in heavy traffic, get bars that sweep back; otherwise you'll feel like you're riding a chopper.
Drop: I favor shallow drop bars because most non-racers are not comfortable on the drops if they are two low. And if you can't use the drops, you might as well just cut them off and save some weight.
Ramps: Most models of Nitto road bars have fairly flat ramps; that is, when you are riding on the hoods your hands don't angle down. There is no question that this is more comfortable than racing bars with downward sloping ramps. Add wide and long brake hoods, as on modern Tektro and Campy brake levers, and you'll see a big improvement over the bars and levers we used 20 years ago.
Part 2 tomorrow.
20 February, 2008
Handlebar Basics, Part 1
Posted by Velo Orange at 12:36:00 PM
28 comments:
- Anonymous said...
yes!!! excellent commentary! for those who ride for more than three hours, in a headwind, carrying a load, climbing a hill/mountain, having bars above the level of the saddle is a mistake.
- Lesli Larson said...
Why is it a mistake? I've ridden a 1000k under such conditions and I found bar/stem set to saddle height a very comfortable option.
- Mike said...
Good to see a return to the information/culture kind of posts. The new stuff being offered by VO is great, but you've been lacking in informative kinds of posts like this one.
I hope the people commenting on your blog aren't what's stopping you!
- Anonymous said...
I appreciate that you expressed most of your views as your preferences rather than objective fact because that is largely what this comes down to. What works for you? The "aerodynamic price" to be paid from wider or higher bars is so small as to be laughable under most circumstances. What effect do racks, bags, bells, clothing, etc. have on aerodynamics? You mentioned that you don't like deep drops on your bars but they do a wonderful job of providing a more aerodynamic position should one desire it. Again, to each their own. If being more comfortable, more visible and better able to enjoy the view gets you onto the bike more often, then that's what matters. Bottom line, try it for yourself and stick with what works for you.
- Anonymous said...
So Jan and Mark's comments about your 48 cm bars shamed you into conformity, eh?
- Velo Orange said...
They were only 46mm. And I have wide shoulders ;<)
- z-man said...
Amen, brother
- Anonymous said...
One more thing to add: Conventional wisdom (with some science backing it up) is that wider bars open up the chest and allow easier breathing. This has been the main reason for the move from bars around 38cm to those around 42 or 44 on road bikes.
The size of the aero penalty for a high, Rivendellesque bar setup depends largely on whether one rides in packs or solo, as well as with how fast one is riding in the first place. Air resistance varies with the square of speed; there a 40% greater increase in resistance between 20 and 25 mph than there is between 15 and 20, so all things being fairly equal aero matters a lot more on a sporty rig meant to be ridden faster than on a city or touring bike. Terrain matters too, your aerodynamics matter a lot less when you're spending a lot of time climbing slowly and then descending with frequent braking than on a ride of similar length and average speed on the flats.
- Anonymous said...
Typo, % above should be 30%, not 40%
-Same Anon
- Anonymous said...
The 48 cm Noodles are the best thing to happen to my bikes since the Brooks saddle! I had once sworn off drop bars completely, but now I realize they were just too narrow. Of course this is more a matter of your anatomy than anything else. Based on Jan Heine's comments, I tried narrower bars on my low trail (30mm) bike, but they were just as uncomfortable as I remembered them! I find the wide bar/ low trail combo to be perfect for me. I like 'em a cm or two below the saddle. YMMV!
- Anonymous said...
Interesting in that everyone seems to have opinion when it comes to things like handlebars. However as as usual it is what ever works best for the individual. Different sized bodies on different sized rigs require different fit. And it seems we occasionally like to change the way we ride. Of course the only solution to that is to have more than one bike that is set up different.
However one thing that sometimes gets over looked and you did mention it is how far back the bars return . So stem size is pretty important too. What's amazing is how just a few cm can make a big difference.
I'm just happy to see vendors now carrying many different types of bars. I have five bikes and each one has a different handle bar set up and that makes each bike a little bit different to ride.
- Anonymous said...
I have found that I prefer a 46cm bar with an 80mm or shorter stem, with the bars about even with the saddle. All of my bikes are more comfortable this way, and seem to handle better as well. When I ride a bike with a long stem and/or narrow bars, it always feels very sluggish and awkward to me, as if there is far too much of my weight on the front wheel. Plus it's simply not comfortable to me. I don't doubt that some bikes/riders benefit from narrow bars, but from what I can tell my bikes are not on that list. I do agree with the handlebar height statements though. For me, if the bars are much higher than the saddle my lower back begins to ache, presumably from having more of my weight over the center of the bike.
- Adam A. said...
I don't know -- I have 63 cm wide bars on my porteur city bike, and that handles just fine in traffic :-)
If you need narrow bars to fit through traffic, you're riding dangerously to begin with, and should perhaps rethink your strategy.
- Ari said...
I wonder how much time riders spend arguing over stuff on the internet. In the old days we would be getting bored riding the rollers in the garage listening to Billy Joel on Cassette. Ride what works for you!
Now get out and ride.
- Anonymous said...
The typical reason for wider bars in the racing peloton is that they give you _much_ more leverage for climbing (this applies mostly when out of the saddle when you're really grunting). Try it and see. Even 2cms of width makes a difference. Look at the bikes used in the climbing stages in the TdF ... you'll see what I'm talking about for sure.
- david_nj
Shouldn't make much of a difference with sport touring cycles.
- James said...
Theories of handlebar design and location are always terribly autobiographical and always get you in trouble and why the fuck can't I ride a Toei to get some grilled Eel on a mountain of rice? http://france1961.nsf.jp/unagi-2.htm
- Anonymous said...
regarding leverage for climbing: that's because racing bikes are high trail, right? Lots of so-called sport-touring bikes are high trail and should also benefit from extra width while climbing.
One cool thing I've noticed since I've started riding low trail is that I don't have to "muscle" the bars to keep the bike steady when climbing out of the saddle. Just having my hands gently resting on the bars is enough. I still ride wide bars for comfort, but narrow bars would be fine in terms of handling.
I think that was Chris' point: with lower trail like the VO bikes, you just pick whichever bars are comfortable, since stable handling is already designed into the frame.
- Anonymous said...
ari said "I wonder how much time riders spend arguing over stuff on the internet. In the old days we would be getting bored riding the rollers in the garage listening to Billy Joel on Cassette. Ride what works for you!
Now get out and ride."
Ugh! The very thought of riding inside on rollers listening to Billy Joel sends shivers down my spine ;-)
I always find these "shut up and ride" type posts funny! This is a place for discussion, so of course that's all you're going to see. I spend MUCH more time riding (and other aspects of life) than I do reading and posting comments, as I suspect do most of you. We come here because sometimes we like to talk about bikes! Plus, it has been forums and sites like this that helped me determine "what works for me". I have no doubt that this very discussion will will result in someone getting more comfortable on the bike, and that's awesome!
- Velo Orange said...
James, Don't know where you are, but it's too bloody icy here to ride for grilled eel. I'm walking for a big hot bowl of yose nabe instead!
Thanks for the yummy link.
- C said...
I tried wider and higher bars and for me it turned out to be a disaster. The wider bar pinched my shoulder blades resulting in considerable discomfort. It was fine on my 'cross bike but for rides over 3 hours it was miserable.
Higher bars also proved problematic. I raised mine so they were slightly higher than my saddle in preparation for the local brevet series. Again, it wound up causing problems. I put the bars back down, about 1" below the saddle, and everything was good again.
As for bar design, I do prefer traditional rounded bends in the drops. However, on the top surfaces I've really become a big fan of the wider, flat top bars which are now in fashion. I know they make traditionalists absolutely cringe but I like them for the same reason I like a Brooks saddle: the more surface support for my weight, the less discomfort. My dream bar would be a Nitto Noodle with flattened top sections. Chris: any chance of that happening?
- Anonymous said...
Different strokes for different folks. Handlebars and stems up, down, narrow, wide - the human body accommodates and adapts.
I too like information and discussion posts, much more interesting than consumerism, but people do need to make a living.
- Andrew F said...
I rode my low trail Toei to work this morning with wide Albatross bars (an experiment at the moment). No eel for breakfast, but I find absolutely no problem with wide bars on a low trail bike. I also tried 44cm Noodles and found it fine. Jan obviously has a preference for narrower bars so that's what he likes. He also rides with his bars well below the saddle, something that my hands and neck cannot tolerate. Whatever works for you.
- Cody Williams said...
Personally, what should be wider bars (such as 48s) have been a miss. Im 6'2" and have a wide body, but 44 road bars and 42 track drops have been good to me.
I usually run cut risers on my fixed gears. I had a pair of very narrow risers that would kill on rides over a couple of miles that included climbing. My wider risers made a ton of difference when climbing. Fixed gear climbing is a different beast when you really have to work the bike to keep climbing. This is also a very high trail bike (75 ht, 33 offset fork).
- Anonymous said...
Bar height comfort depends a lot on how flexible your back and hamstrings are. For me having the stem 30-50 mm below the saddle is always more comfortable than level with the saddle. I used to ride with my stem even lower but it began giving me neck pain on all day rides. With saddle to stem distance---I agree that it needs to be within 10mm of my ideal for me to feel right on a bike.
As far as bar width--it seems like it has gotten wider along with the Q factor over the years. But, I do find it suspect given that I don't think human bodies have changed much...I never go wider than 43 or 44, and I used to ride 41 all the time. I wonder if mnt. bikes have changed the common fit advice? Wide bars and wide cranks....hummmm.
- Anonymous said...
I like a fairly wide bar, but I agree that there's a lot of fuzzy math going on . . . Your lungs don't actually "open up." They just don't. Really. And more leverage isn't usually the problem on the road. On the other hand, I don't notice much aero benefit from narrower bars. Yesterday I rode a windy 72 miles with a friend. He had a city-style bike with wide butterfly bars. He is not stronger than me (it's the opposite). But yesterday he was basically riding away from me.
In the old days, the masters felt aero isn't something you do with the bike, it's something you do with your body. Still is.
- Anonymous said...
I just like the fact that Chris can give his opinion without being a: preachy or b: over apologetic.
Personally, I can't stand all this ymmv crap, I mean it goes without saying, does it not?. It is his blog, ffs.
A lot of sites/blogs/posts/whatever seem to be so wishy-washy, surely Americans aren't this agreeable in person.
What's wrong with an opinion?.
P.S If you disagree with me, we can still be friends :).
- Anonymous said...
Aerodynamics be damned! I broke my arm pretty badly Jan. 2007 and was riding again by April. I was not able to this with my old narrow, low set-up. A Nitto Rando with a Nitto Technomic set just below saddle height worked, and I haven't changed it on my commuter in almost a year. My commute takes me from Brooklyn, over the Brooklyn Bridge and up into the uppers eighties in Manhattan. All ways windy. Uphill both ways. I just keep getting badder and badder from the workout and at least I can ride! So yeah, slick is good, but at what price when you're only going 17 or 18 mph for most of a ride? I could go back to the more aerodynamic fit I was using before, I think. My body has changed and this works now. Listen to your body to find your ideal set-up. What you lose in aero you gain in fitness.
- Anonymous said...
"If you can't use the drops, you might as well just cut them off and save some weight."
Never occured to me but I might just do that!
I've been playing around with an early-70s road bike that has exceptionally narrow drop bars and I spontaneously noticed improved aerodynamics. On my everyday bike, I now try to use positions closer to the stem when riding on the tops. As a larger rider, I'd always assumed you should get proportionately larger bars. Next "real" bike I get I'm opting for relatively narrow bars.


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Carl thinks Rick should quit. That's because Carl sucks. He is truly Horrible Lori's son.
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Andrea – A complete dumbass.
The Governor – Lucky Andrea is a complete dumbass.
Tyrese – In Woodbury, f*cking over Rick & Co.
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We are pleased to announce that Roger will stay closely connected with the brand. To celebrate Roger's final success, BMC will create a limited edition version of his BMC RR13 4X bike. For those who want to ride a World Champion's bike, stay tuned; the bike will hit shops in spring, 2013. BMC thanks Roger for his work on the racetrack and in product development, and for his friendship. BMC looks back on an outstanding career with a special video.
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The BMC Group consists of three brands: Bergamont, Stromer and BMC. We share the same passion for bikes as a sport and as an industry. It's our aim to meet all cycling needs with all kinds of bikes, from time trial bikes, children's bikes, and ebikes to downhill machines, so that everyone can discover the joy of cycling. That's what makes BMC Switzerland.
source: Adrian Zahnd, Marketing Coordinator
BMC Switzerland
You can keep track of Roger's current undertakings at his personal website: www.rogerrinderknecht.com


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Traditional Chinese Lanterns
Chinese New Year brings good fortune and happiness! Sweep out the old year by using Luna Bazaar's traditional Chinese lanterns to decorate and celebrate. We carry an assortment of cherry bloom lanterns, red Chinese lanterns, dragon lanterns, and koi fish lanterns. Match with our candle holders and other solid paper lanterns to create a festive look for your holiday celebration.


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As part of the 2015 IDEAS CITY Festival, Rhizome and the New Museum invited AIRBNB Pavilion to organize a day-long salon addressing Airbnb and contemporary domesticity in New York.
For his 1971 tape Chinatown Voyeur, the artist Gordon Matta-Clark recorded images of domestic spaces from the street, using the nascent medium of video. The spaces were partly hidden, shadowy and grainy, and lived in. Today, Airbnb has given the domestic sphere a new, public role in the city's economic and political life, making it newly visible: immaculate, unpopulated, and overlit. With this new visibility, the practice of interior decoration takes on a new urgency. As arguments rage about Airbnb's impact on city life, we invited the AIRBNB Pavilion to consider the questions: How might interior decoration intervene productively Airbnb's ongoing transformation of this city? And, to what end?


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Easy and Effective Ways to Create a Thriving Workplace
By Burke Cueny,
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Alliance Franchise Brands
A successful business is built on the employees who work for it. Every good owner, in the sign business or otherwise, knows that a happy workplace makes for better teamwork, which naturally will translate into improved sales. Growing the top line requires more than focusing on sales, marketing, and customer service. Overlooking or avoiding your internal setting can result in disillusionment and, what's more, poor morale. Creating a work environment that is engaging, challenging, and efficient, not to mention, pleasing to the eye, will foster positivity and energize your staff.
Our business is signs. We literally pave the way for communication. And sometimcs, we need to make our own "signs" to guide the team in the right direction and toward a common goal. Cafeteria and break room messaging is one way to communicate company values and goals.
Internal newsletters can be used, not only to advertise company news, but also to announce an Employee of the Month, introduce new hires and share birthdays, births, and achievements.
For larger companies, a staff directory puts faces to names-and a group photo can make everyone feel like they're an important part of the team.
If you have new additions to the company, make sure they have a buddy or mentor that they can rely on in those first few weeks to show them the ropes. The more everyone knows about each other and their personalities, the more it builds mutual respect and trust.
The sign industry is hands on. Why not channel that element into special, employee-only events? Set aside an afternoon or full day just to connect on a level that is outside of work. Retreats, company volunteer days, indoor rock climbing, or obstacle courses reveal individual strengths that otherwise go unseen in the office. Murder mystery dinners and softball games implore employees to use teamwork to problem solve.
Also, don't brush off the power of a great special guest. Inviting someone like a motivational speaker, a noted author in your field, or even a comedian can inspire your employees to think outside the box.
Inter-office events
Whether it's a holiday party or a spirit day, themed events can create a sense of community and comradcry. These arc special days that reward employees for their hard work and commitment. Hosting a barbecue, an ugly sweater contest, chili competition, or pot luck are all opportunities to celebrate the company's achievements.
We are in the sign and graphics business-Let it show' Embellish the office with pictures from its founding, wall-graphics, your logo and corporate colors, photos of your employees, inspirational quotes-create a mural! Infuse energy and whimsy into lifeless walls. Your decor should reflect your values, which shouldn't be anything less than encouraging.
This one is easy. Providing a workspace that is clean and organized can significantly cut back on stress. Having all your office supplies in one place and a spotless breakroom is a basic office place must. Go the extra mile - offer special coffees during the holidays, keep a refrigerator stocked with water and provide "real" dish ware and cut· lery. Empower, respect and appreciate: The idea is to create an envi.ronment and a \'\'Ork ulifestylen that applauds your staff, brings them together as a team, and positively impacts the bottom line.
"The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime."
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Police Sgt. Rudolph Brown Jr. is paid nearly $92,000 a year to supervise a squad of officers on the usually tranquil graveyard shift.
Assigned to an 11.5-hour workday, Brown was supposed to be on duty until 7 a.m. But on at least eight of every 10 mornings from December 2010 through February 2012, he was on his way home to West Palm Beach before then.
Brown typically passed through the Cypress Creek toll plaza in northern Broward County 30 minutes to two hours before his shift ended, but was paid for working a full day, according to his SunPass and payroll records.
Brown and his son were among 11 Plantation officers the Sun Sentinel found outside the city's borders when they were scheduled for duty. Others included a husband and wife fond of short days and long lunches.
The sergeant's early departures did not appear to be compensation for coming in ahead of schedule or staying late on other days. SunPass records of his round-trip commute show he spent less than his required 11.5 hours in Plantation at least 78 percent of the time.
On 74 days, Brown left the city after 8.5 to 11 hours, but collected a paycheck for a full day, the records show.
The sergeant spent at least 127 hours of his scheduled shift time outside Plantation over the 15-month period, the Sun Sentinel found. That's the equivalent of more than three weeks' pay, or about $5,500.
Brown, 52, did not respond to messages seeking comment.
Erik Funderburk, Plantation's deputy police chief, acknowledged a problem but said the department found a smaller number of shorted hours, 70 over a year. Funderburk said Brown sometimes had his supervisor's permission to leave early for personal reasons, but many early departures could not be explained.
"It's more than I would have expected," the deputy chief said. "I believe that those behaviors have been corrected."
A family affair
Brown's son, Officer Rudolph Brown III, followed his father's career path — and some of his work habits, records show.
The 30-year-old joined the Plantation Police Department in 2007, and like his dad, worked an overnight shift, but reported to another supervisor. On 120 of 130 days with SunPass records, Brown headed home to West Palm Beach before his normal shift ended, according to his toll times.
On 90 occasions, he had already passed through the Lantana tollbooth in central Palm Beach County — 30 miles from Plantation's northernmost border — by the time his shift was over.
In the 15-month period examined by the Sun Sentinel, Brown spent at least 55 hours of scheduled work time outside the boundaries of Plantation. His departure times could not be determined on 79 days due to missing SunPass records.
The younger Brown, who is paid $67,000 annually, also could not be reached. He may have had approval to leave early on some occasions, said Funderburk, who described Brown as a proactive officer.
"He's on the SWAT team," the deputy chief said. "He does do a lot."
Police supervisors cautioned Brown and his father about leaving early in February, and SunPass records show both have since stopped.
Short days, long lunches
Plantation's police ranks include another family, husband and wife Frank and Lori Legette. He's a detective and she's a support services officer whose responsibilities include crime prevention and background investigations for recruits.
Both are scheduled to work weekdays, eight hours a day. Residents of Coconut Creek, they commute separately in their police-issued cars.
SunPass records show Lori Legette, 47, took the Sawgrass Expressway in the mornings, heading east through the Deerfield Beach toll plaza. On 137 occasions over 13 months, her car was back at the tollbooth in less than eight hours and sometimes as little as five, the records show.
SunPass and payroll records indicate the officer put in less than an eight-hour day at least three-quarters of the time. Her total time in the city, including days where she put in extra time: 106 hours less than she was paid for, the equivalent of 2 1/2 weeks' pay.
Legette, who makes $80,000 a year, did not respond to messages seeking comment.
The deputy chief described her as a "zero-problem employee."
"She's always done a great job," Funderburk said. "She does work through lunch hours. She definitely grabs her salad and goes right back to her desk. She's not a sluff."
Legette's supervisor called her in after the Sun Sentinel provided her SunPass times to the deputy chief in September. "He obviously told her, 'You need to be a little bit more cautious,'" Funderburk said.
Frank Legette also was cautioned after the newspaper's analysis showed he appeared to be going home around lunchtime an average of once a week, sometimes staying up to three hours.
SunPass records show Frank Legette left for work in the early morning, taking Florida's Turnpike or the Sawgrass south to Plantation. On at least 56 days over 13 months, his car was back in Coconut Creek later in the morning or early afternoon and did not head south again for up to 3.5 hours, SunPass records show.
Funderburk said detectives are closely supervised, and that Legette handles the city's worst crimes. "I've personally seen him here on weekends catching up on cases," the deputy chief said.
Plantation officers are allowed to take meal breaks outside the city, Funderburk said. "Was [Frank Legette] probably taking advantage of the ability to go home for lunch? Yes," he said. "This is going to be reeled back."
Frank Legette, 51, could not be reached.
Message sent
Plantation's top cops first became aware some of their officers were not where they were supposed to be in January, when the Sun Sentinel alerted them to SunPass records used in an investigation of off-duty speeding. Nine cops, including the Browns, were disciplined for excessive speeds and temporarily lost their take-home cars.
The SunPass records revealed something else to Plantation's police leaders: Officers were cutting out of work early, passing through tollbooths outside the city before their shifts ended. They learned over the summer from the Sun Sentinel of even more officers leaving early.
"There were a few individuals with clear patterns of concern," Funderburk said.
The police department did not initiate internal investigations on any of the officers who cut their shifts short, but emphasized to officers "in briefing after briefing" that future violations will be taken seriously, he said.
Department brass began randomly calling squads back to the station before the end of a shift and gave more supervisors access to GPS data in police cruisers to check on officers' whereabouts.
"I'm satisfied that the message has been sent," Funderburk said. "They're going to be held accountable for what they're expected to do, be where they're supposed to be."
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|A snowy Biltmore
|Battle royale: Massive kids' med center rises
|Homeless snowman
|Loch Leigh at sunset
|Shirts and skins and sand
|Where has all the snow gone?
|Getting pulled: Virginia State Police busy patrolling
|Blue sky day; great ski day
|Recycling on Park
|Huguely's lunch: It arrives daily in a Playmate
|Illuminating: They might be... dissing me
|Cavorting: Wintergreen wide open for business
|7:59am: Huguely readies for more prosecution
|Snap: Main Street in Orange
|Snap: After soaking, Wintergreen gleams
|Meadow Creek Parkway amid icy trees
|The hockey stick 'graph
|Blue Ridge commercial
|Morris men!
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There is no better introduction to Charlotte than a drive down Queens Road in Historic Myers Park, where some of the city's grandest homes are framed by a canopy of willow oaks. Myers Park emerged from a cotton farm in south Charlotte in 1911, when landscape architect John Nolen was hired to create a "garden suburb." Nolen opted for curving streets that followed the landscape. Most historic homes in Myers Park reflect the Classic style from traditional brick Georgians to Tudor. Newer, upscale condominium buildings are also popular in the corridor along Selwyn Avenue. The area is within walking distance to Freedom Park (which has great public tennis courts which are lit) which hosts Festival in the Park each year at the end of September (and Art Walk in April of each year). Another beautiful garden area to visit is Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary on three acres in the heart of the area. Queens University is tucked in the center of Myers Park. The area boasts lovely restaurants, shopping and is only about 3 miles from Uptown Charlotte. A new two-story Harris Teeter sits at the intersection of Queens and Providence in the Myers Park Center shopping center, across from the Myers Park branch of the Mecklenburg County Library. Residents enjoy plenty of shopping along Providence Road. For more information on what it's like to live in Myers Park, visit the Myers Park Homeowners Association page, here.
Area video of Myers Park/ Eastover neighborhoods of Charlotte NC.


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ROMULUS, Mich. – Wayne County's new high-tech system is helping them keep roads safe during this week's snowstorm.
When Wayne County workers tackle icy and snowy conditions on roads this winter their work can be watched by their bosses and by the public.
We have 19 trucks that have cameras installed on the passenger side. This way people can go onto our compass system, which is Compass.WayneCounty.com, and they can do a virtual drive-along with our trucks," said Cindy Dingell, of the Wayne County Department of Public Service.
The trucks also have dash-mounted cameras. Residents can check the condition of roads right from their computer or smartphone.
"And they can take a look and see where our guys have been and what roads have been treated which will help them as they plan their routes in the morning," said William Bantom, deputy director of the county's road maintenance.
Images of the roads are updated on the website every 2 or 3 seconds. The same information is being examined on a 10-by-4-foot screen at a new command center in Romulus.
"We're able to see on our maps the next closest trucks in the area that may need help and we're able to dispatch them very quickly," said Dingell.
Drivers can still report road hazards the old fashioned way by calling 888-ROAD-CREW. Wayne County believes the new technology is helping its communications and gives the public to watch their progress in real time.
"Transparency becomes an issue when you have something to hide. But since we don't have something to hide I think transparency all it does is show people that we're really doing what we say we're doing," said Bantom.


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Children of the '80's: Remember "Choose Your Own Adventure" books?
YAY! They're coming back!
(I bookmarked this a few days ago and I forget where I originally saw it and I'm very fastidious about giving credit where credit is due, so a thousand apologies...)
I LOVED these books when I was a kid. I remember the turmoil of trying to decide which page I turned to next. Why this was such a tremendous issue, I don't know, because I always inevitably read every possible combination and twist. 42 possible endings? I had to read every single one.
Seriously, read the story about their return. Very cool interview...a powerful example that you have to have good marketing behind whatever you try to sell.
Friday, August 28, 2009
The Triumphant Return of Indecision
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Ketchup Time
Hello, Constant Reader!
Sorry for the unexplained blog-cation...I meant to write during my week off from work (precious, precious time between Darling's 5th birthday and the first day of Kindergarten), but low and behold, the week zipped by and there I sat with a Google Reader at the 1,000+ New Items point. (I *MIGHT* have skimmed through some, but I promise that I totally read whatever you wrote!)
So, let me ketch you up....
Things Moxie learned on her 9 day stay-cation:
Do not attempt to spray glitter on fairy wings on a windy day unless you WANT to look like Tinkerbell's whore.
I CAN get sick of leftover hot dogs
Screw the holidays, stay-cations where you do what you want to do, when you want is where it is AT!!! The best, most relaxing va-ca ever!
The Narnia exhibit at Union Station was AWESOME!!! Slightly heavy on the Disney-ness of the movie making stuff, but they had some great CS Lewis paraphenalia...
The Lego Exhibit at Crown Center is awesome!!
Kalideoscope is still incredibly awesome and Fritz's train restaraunt is still overpriced crappy food...
The Butterfly Exhibit at Powell Gardens was VERY cool...
So was their splash fountain!
One of the cutest things about Darling is that she always has to "stop and smell the flowers". Whether it's the grocery store or a random sidewalk, she must take a second and enjoy them. At Powell Gardens, that got a bit out of hand...
All in all, it was a great vacation. Maybe we slept too late and played too much Pretty, Pretty Princess, but it was fun...
It all led up to the big day...First Day of Kindergarten...I only turned into Sobby McWeepypants for a minute or two...
Long and short of it all, Moxie's back and super plus dedicated to bringing you more tales from our stay-cation adventures.
So, I'm back and promise to get back to giving you wonderfully insightful, thought-provoking blog comments (umm...yeah, 'cause I've always done that, right?)
pppssst: If you are in KC this weekend, The Toy and Miniature Museum is offering free admission this Sat. Aug 29th. I've ALWAYS wanted to go so I'm a little excited. Storytime, balloon animals, face painting, what could be more fun for little kids? (I know, a lot, but still).
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Thursday, August 13, 2009
Hot Dog Buffet Suggestions?
Since hot dogs are one of Darling's favorite things (Mama's also), we're planning on doing a Build Your Own Hot Dog bar for her birthday.
I need suggestions for some fun hot dog toppings...things for both adults and kids (but not neccessarily both).
Here's what I got so far:
Regular Mustard
Spicy Mustard
Cheese (grated)
Rotel dip
I'm serving chips, pasta salad, veggie tray and fruit basket with it.
What am I missing?
What's your favorite hot dog topping?
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Biting my tongue and biding my time...
So, MIL is in town. I'm really, really grateful that she is here for the week to watch Darling in that No Man's Land of Vacation between summer camp and the first day of school.
Darling's 5th Birthday is also on Saturday so she's been helping us out a lot to get ready. Darling wanted a Tinkerbell birthday party so part of the fun is decorating fairy wings (girls) and pirate chests (boys). This requires a lot of homemade prep work for 16 pairs of wings and 10 cardboard boxes transformed into pirate chests. A LOT of work because I apparently enjoy doing things the hard way and my alpha-craft mom thing emerged.
Have I mentioned that I'm really f'in' grateful for my MIL?
Because I am.
What is driving me nuts is HER.
I'm going to rephrase that...
She's only been here 3 days and has made it clear that:
1. I can't cook so she makes dinner. Which I find rather amusing because I'VE certainly never mixed raw cabbage, carrots and Jell-O together nor have I served noodles and veggies so over-cooked they turn to tasteless mush.
2. I'm incapable of brushing my daughter's hair. I don't brush her thin, fine, curly-if-it-isn't-brushed-when-wet hair after bathtime. Hello! Split ends!! I won't budge on this. My hair is the same way and I've survived 32.5 years relatively split end free.
3. I am completely unreasonable when it comes to marital discussions. My grandparents had a pretty good rule: It's not your marriage, keep your mouth shut and let them work it out. It's worked well in family relationships for over 33 years. My parents employ this rule as well. My MIL did not get the memo. Handsome and I had differing opinions on a detail of the upcoming party. As oldest children, we sometimes don't want to budge. I don't need MIL to tell me her son is completely right (he's not) and I'm an idiot. Handsome and I have been working out details for almost 13 years without her help. None is needed now.
So, please, dearest Constant Reader, pray for me that I don't stick a fairy wand where it doesn't belong between now and Saturday?
thx bai...
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Monday, August 10, 2009
KC Komen Walk: A Pictoral
Yesterday was the KC Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and it was an incredibly hot day. Despite that, Darling, Handsome, Mother in Law and I did the 5k Walk (like I could run that distance!) I raced in the memory of Handsome's Aunt/Godmother who passed away January 2008 and in celebration of my favorite docent at the museum who has survived for almost 5 years and counting. (I wore a special sheet saying "I run in celebration of _____" and gave it to my docent after the race yesterday and she almost cried. I was kind of surprised how touched she was...)
Having done the St. Louis Walk in June, I had a few thoughts.
There were 68,000 people (I think) in St. Louis. There were 28,000 in KC. Parking-wise, St. Louis and their MetroLink light rail whooped our 2 mile back up on I-70. STL was a lot more organized than KC.
In STL, there were people standing in the middle of the street handing out paper cups of water with trash cans near by. In KC, you were supposed to refill your water bottle from volunteers with gallon jugs and there were no misting stations. KC: Big Time Fail.
None of the businesses in Crown Center or Union Station were open after the race. This sucked. BUT, the free give away area in KC was set up MUCH better than in STL which was a major crunched-up mess-fest.
KC had a much more interesting walk route. Better scenery, better bands to play music along the way (Everything from jazzy blues to rockabilly to classic rock to alternative rock). More happier volunteers even though it was a lot hotter yesterday...Our Survivor's Walk (around the fountain in front of Union Station) was a lot more moving and special for the Survivors.
Despite my bitching about logistics, it was a lot more enjoyable overall in KC, but maybe I'm biased.
Here's some random pics from the day, please excuse the crappy photography but I was sweating, walking and more focused on climbing the hills.
Starting off early in Union Station.
Darling was NOT exactly enthusiastic to be up that early after a week at Grandma's...
There were some really great bands along the way...
This little boy's shirt broke my heart...
Darling was really impressed with the giant shopping cart...
Why does the WWI Museum have to look like a giant penis???
The splash fountains at Crown Center? Darling was ready for that!!!
Handsome has been growing out his hair for a year and a half in order to donate it to Beautiful Lengths, in memory of his aunt. Yesterday, after the Komen Walk, he finally cut it.
I'm relieved....and a little sad...and yes, I know...that is a lot of hair and yes it did all come from him.
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 8:47 AM 5 comments
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Not on the Recommended Reading List
I saw this list of Children's Books That Will Never Exist over on Parent Dish.
I laughed out loud on a couple of these...
Some of my favs:
~ A Beginner's Guide To Running With Scissors
~ Clïfford The Big Red Communist
~ Immanuel Kant: On Recess
~ Oh, The Things You'd Better Not Do If You Want To See A Dime of Your Inheritance
~ The Little Engine That Could, But Only If It Takes Its Ritalin
~ True Crime Stories: Of Stolen Lunch-Money
~ Richard Scarry's Wonderful World Under the Bathroom Sink
and of course, the one I'm sure Darling has gotten her hands on:
~ Temper Tantrums Made Easy
Check out the list, it's hilarious for anyone who is into classic kiddie lit.
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It's been so long since I posted!
Since my last post (forever ago), I started nursing school, endured nursing school, and completed nursing school. I was pinned and I walked (with honors) in graduation. I received my degree certificate. I made Dean's List my final semester (didn't qualify previous semesters).
Hurdle #1: Nursing school -- DONE!
I studied and stressed and studied and stressed and then I took my state board licensing exam. I walked out to my car after completing the exam absolutely certain I had failed.
I hadn't. In fact, I passed the exam with the minimum number of questions.
Hurdle #2: NCLEX -- PASSED!
Over the course of my final semester of school, our assignments included putting a resume together, assembling a nursing portfolio, and writing the essay one local hospital required for new graduate applications. I applied to two local new graduate residency programs, was called in to interview for both, and then sometimes between the jumps over hurdles #1 and #2, I received a call from one of those hospitals with a job offer.
Hurdle #3: Employment -- SECURED!
Not bad for an old chick, right?
This week was the start of my employment. Days 1 and 2 were hospital orientation. Today was Day 3 -- the true beginning of the residency program. My hope (if I keep up with it) is to repurpose this blog (and maybe even rename it -- I'll have to think about that) as a journal to chronicle my journey from a baby new graduate residency nurse all the way to Operating Room Circulating Nurse.
Day One Journal
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
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Alarm Systems Navarre
Statistics for property crimes in Navarre are 8.49 per 1000 residents. The national median is 26 per 1000 residents. Your chance of being a victim of property crime in Navarre is 1 in 118. One of the best ways to deter a burglar from entering your home is an alarm system and/or security cameras. Alarm systems that make a loud noise when someone enters the home unwanted is a huge deterrent. Burglars don't like loud noises. An alarm system that is monitored allows another level of protection since law enforcement is notified. There are a number of things you can do to help protect your property against theft.
- Use deadbolt locks. The more difficult it is for the burglar the better. They don't usually want to spend much time getting into your home. They prefer to make a quick and easy visit.
- If you have a sliding glass door, use a cut broom handle or round curtain rod to place in the track. Sliding glass doors are the easiest way for burglars to get in.
- Use timing devices to switch your lighting and television off and on when you are away from home. This gives the impression that someone is home and will usually deter a burglar. This also helps eliminate the dangers of coming home to a dark house alone.
- Purchase an inexpensive shredder. Burglars can go through your trash and learn a lot of personal information regarding your financial status. Not only can it help them with identity theft, it can also help a burglar determine what level of personal belongings they may be able to obtain from your home and if the effort is worth the risk for them.
- Make sure your property is well-lit.
- Have someone pick up your mail and newspaper when you are going to be away. Mail and newspapers stacking up is an open invitation to a burglar.
- Protect your home with an alarm system from Coastal Protection, Inc. today.
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