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Ys Origin Review
Now that's one epic tower
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Ys Origin is also available for PS Vita, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch
Nihon Falcom are masters at creating addictive RPG experiences. Their Ys series has quite an impressive history so let's go back to a time before Adol's adventures and see if Yunica and Hugo have what it takes to ascend the Devil's Tower.
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Before I get to the review, I thought it would be fitting to briefly describe my history with the Ys series. When I was a kid, I remember obsessively playing Ancient Land of Ys on my PC. At that same time, I loved the original Final Fantasy on NES. However, the immediately gratifying fast-paced action of Ys was something special. Slowly levelling up while battling tough enemies scattered around the world in order to eventually take down a troublesome boss was just awesome. You could perish at any given moment which got my heart racing every time I played. Add in the fact that there were so many hidden secrets to uncover and you have one incredible game. v1d30chumz 44-192-38-248
Over the years, I played a few of its sequels but unfortunately not all of them made it to North America. After playing The Ark of Napishtim on PlayStation 2, my love for the series was rekindled and that love grew even larger when I played through Ys Seven, The Oath in Felghana, and Ys I & II Chronicles for PSP a handful of years later. In 2013, Memories of Celceta for PlayStation Vita quickly became my favourite adventure in the entire series. Now that 2006's Ys Origin is available for console, let's see how it holds up in such a memorable series.
First of all, this isn't your ordinary Ys game. Instead of traversing a massive world and exploring complex dungeons, Ys Origin merely consists of one enormous tower. The story is simple, the characters are endearing, and the gameplay is as frantic and satisfying as ever.
As you run around hacking and slashing away at foes, you'll have to keep a number of factors in mind. When you start the journey, things are basic but as you progress, you'll gain access to many interesting abilities. The various magic spells not only help you slay monsters, they also allow you to jump further, break cracked walls, and light candles. You'll also obtain accessories that can show you hidden passages, heal you while you're still, allow you to dispatch self-reviving foes, give your shoes more grip on slippery terrain, and let you hold your breath underwater. As if that's not enough, you also learn how to sprint and double-jump which makes you rather acrobatic. Overall, the RPG action is not only satisfying, it stays exciting throughout with all of these fantastic additional gameplay features.
Battling hordes of monsters within the tower will let you level up and gain SP that you can redeem for divine blessings which provide permanent boosts. On top of that, uncovering additional pieces of armour, HP upgrades, and materials to upgrade your spells and weapon is quite a rewarding endeavor. Thankfully, you can warp between save points so you can discover goodies that you may have missed. Anyway, each of the tower's six main areas features its own tough boss. They require distinct strategies to take down so when you combine your wits with your newfound strength, finally tackling a boss simply feels awesome.
Speaking of equipment, one issue that I have with Ys Origin is that some pieces need to be selected but their effects should be in play automatically. For example, you may want the Earth Dragon's Claws equipped for added grip but then you face an enemy who revives itself upon death so you have to go through the menu to equip the Silver Chimes instead. It can be a nuisance having to juggle accessories like this. Why couldn't their effects be permanent? Intuitively speaking, it makes almost no sense.
Another downside is that the entire journey is incredibly short. One playthrough took me seven and a half hours from start to finish while playing as Yunica. This is lengthy for a platformer but for an RPG; it can be rather disappointing. Of course, the time it takes depends on your skill level, the difficulty setting, and your ability to figure out where to go and what to do next. For the record, I didn't have many problems at all with the exception of having to grind once in a while.
On the plus side, perfectionists will delight in the fact that there is loads of replay value. The most prominent aspect of this is that you can play through as two very different characters. Yunica is a melee warrior while Hugo casts magic spells. I prefer Yunica but playing as Hugo sometimes makes it feel like a shoot 'em up which is pretty cool. Anyway, there is a ton more to do even after you complete the game such as filling out your monster catalog, playing through on a higher difficulty setting, unlocking a secret character known as The Claw, and challenging time attack, boss rush, and arena modes. There's so much to see and do but that all depends on your willingness to keep playing after you finish the tower. Who knows; maybe even Adol will make an appearance at some point...
Ys Origin initially debuted over ten years ago but its graphics hold up very well. The 3D environments and 2D characters mix in such an appealing way that'll make fans of classics such as Xenogears and the original Grandia feel right at home. That being said, things sure can get chaotic fast. Whenever you're in the middle of fighting loads of enemies (some of which may be in the air), being able to discern just what's going on can be next to impossible. It's not game-breaking but definitely worth mentioning.
As a huge fan of Ys ever since the beginning of the franchise, I'm thrilled to be able to enjoy Ys Origin on the big screen. It may not be a perfect entry in the long-running series but it's one that genre fans will definitely find hard to put down.
- + Solid action RPG gameplay that stays exciting from start to finish
- + Satisfying character growth and boss fights
- + Loads of replay value for perfectionists
- - Having to juggle accessories that should be automatic can be annoying
- - It's a bit on the short side
- - Visuals frequently become muddled


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Windows 10 has combined these two options and now offers users a choice between the two. If your Windows 10 Start menu is currently expanding to take up the entire screen, then our guide below will show you how to stop that behavior.
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The steps in this article were performed on a Windows 10 laptop. This guide assumes that your Start menu currently expands to take up the entire screen when you open it, and that you would like to restrict it to a smaller space.
Step 1: Click the Start button at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
Step 2: Select the gear icon at the bottom-left of the Start menu.
Step 3: Choose the Personalization option.
Step 4: Select the Start tab at the left side of the window.
Step 5: Click the button under Use Start full screen to turn it off.
Does it take a long time for your computer to start up, or does it seem like there are programs opening at startup that you don't need? Find out how to customize the Windows 10 Startup programs so that only the applications you want are launching automatically.
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Home prices are still climbing in the Sacramento area, but at a much more moderate pace than a year ago, DataQuick reported Wednesday.
The market research firm said the median sale price of all homes came to $260,000 last month in Sacramento County. That was down slightly from May, but up 13 percent from a year earlier.
Median sale prices in Placer County reached $385,000 last month, the highest in the eight-county region covered by DataQuick. That represented a 6.5 percent increase from a year ago.
DataQuick said the results are in line with the general slowdown in price appreciation elsewhere in California. "Sacramento is more or less mirroring the state in terms of price appreciation throttling back," said analyst Andrew LePage.
The actual volume of sales was down significantly throughout the region, with activity dropping 10.3 percent in Sacramento County in June compared to a year earlier.
The latest statistics suggest the market is continuing to recover from the 2008 crash but isn't roaring like it was in 2013, LePage said.
For example, he said the 13 percent growth in Sacramento sale prices is one-third the pace of a year ago, when prices jumped 39 percent.
One reason for the slowdown in price appreciation: Investors are retreating from the market. In June, 25 percent of all purchases were made by investors. A year ago, it was 34 percent. The 14-year average is 22 percent.
"We have fewer investors and cash buyers out in the market," LePage said.
In addition, job and income growth remains relatively sluggish, putting a damper on pricing, he said.
As for the decline in sales volume, LePage cited a relative scarcity of available homes for sale. That shortage is a reflection of the incomplete recovery in the housing market. Many homeowners either are still "underwater" or have only a small amount of equity in their properties, which means they don't have the ability to make a down payment on another house. If they can't move into another house, they can't sell their current house.
Also, new-home construction remains relatively slow, which puts another constraint on inventory, he said.
Only 121 new homes were sold last month in Sacramento County, down 21 percent from a year earlier.
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AFK Arena Tier List – The Game's Best Heroes 2019
AFK Arena has a huge list of characters, like in every game, not all heroes were created equal. Some are good, there are somewhat okay, and of course, the worst one. You probably don't want the bad ones in your party. Knowing the AFK Arena best heroes in the game will increase your chance and almost guarantee that you'll win in every fight, such as the arena of heroes, king's tower, arcane of the labyrinth, campaign and many more.
If you are wondering who's the best AFK Arena heroes, you've come in the right place. We will show you the AFK Arena Tier List of heroes to help you progress and win the PVP or PVE. Keep in mind that this is based on our own opinion that we experienced when playing this game. The right strategy of your heroes also plays a vital role to win in this game.
AFK Arena Tier List – Best SS Tier Heroes
He is undoubtedly one of the best heroes in AFK Arena. He got the ability called "Last Grasp", which makes him invisible for about 8 seconds after being hit with a fatal blow. Though he can only use it once, this ability can turn the tide and life saver. His other great skill called "Brutal Defiance" is also very useful. This skill can make him a great damage dealer once his health becomes really low. His damage will increase by 100 percent while also increasing his movement speed by 25 percent. In order to get this hero, but prepare to burn tons of your diamonds if you want to get this hero. Luckily, you can get him after you finished chapter 14.
A Graveborn character which is another one of the best heroes in the game. Her damage output may not be that strong, but she has a very useful life steal skills. This makes her a versatile mage that you can put her at the back or even frontlines since she can heal herself. If you are planning to get her, I suggest you save your labyrinth coins, since you can purchase this hero from the Labyrinth shop.
This AFK Arena Tier List guide won't be complete without including her. She's has a very good crowd control skills that can make all of her enemies fall asleep for around 5 seconds. Another one of her crowd control skill is called "Banishment" that makes the strongest enemy freeze for about 4 seconds, though in this state the enemy also cannot be attacked. When the opponent attacks her, she can use the teleport skill to get behind the ally or the enemies. Her other skill called "Dream Spirit" is somewhat useful that can heal her ally and damage her foes. Overall, this supportive hero is very good, the only thing that makes her bad is when you use her to fight guild bosses – they are immune to crowd control skills.
If you are looking for the best healer in AFK arena, she's is the best one for you, hands down. Her healing skills can turn the table in any kind of battle you engaged. Not only that, but she also has another skill that can make your enemies attack their own for a short time. Overall, she is a very good supportive hero in this game.
Do you want a tank that can heal and protect your allies? Then he is your best tank in AFK arena. Lucius got the best defensive skill in AFK arena called "Heaven's Protection". When he uses this skill, a protective barrier will be summoned to him and all of his party members. Using him on the frontlines is highly recommended since he can also use another skill called "Blessed Shield" to greatly increase his defense. This makes him a very good tank in the game.
A celestial hero, which is incredibly rare to get without spending money, unless you're very lucky to get her using only your free diamonds. This hero will also count as a hero from any faction, so you'll get the bonus by having her in your party. Almost all her skills are offensive, she even got a "Purging Frenzy" skill which can stun her opponent for 2 to 3 seconds. You can expect this hero to wreak havoc into your enemies. We also think that she is the best damage dealer in AFK arena.
He is the very first hero created from the Hypogean faction. Unfortunately, like Athalia, this hero is very hard to get unless you're lucky. This hero is really useful in your party since he got a crowd control skill called "Feeble Mind". This skill will make your farthest opponent walk towards him, and once the opponent reaches him, Ezizh will deal an additional 230 percent damage on that opponent. Another great skill for this hero is called "Horrify". When he cast it, the enemies won't be able to cast their ultimate skill for about 3 seconds. Another one of his great skill is the "Mental Fury". This makes his allies enrages, buffing them to regenerate 14 energy per second. Overall, he's very strong AFK arena hero.
This hero from Lightbearer faction is another great tank option that you can choose from. His skill "Cripling Blow" can damage and stun all the enemies surrounding him. Another great skill of this guy is called "Sacrificial Shield" which basically rescues your other backline heroes when they are being hit by a fatal blow. He will absorb the damage intended for that hero for about 10 seconds, though he can only use this ability once per battle. Overall, he is one of the best tank in AFK arena.
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AFK Arena Tier List – Best S Tier Heroes
This hero is one of the AFK arena's best attacker on early game. Even though he sacrifices his own health for his attack, he can regenerate it using his other skill. The only downside for this hero is the maximum level cap for a legendary which is 160.
He's fragile and hard to use during the early game, but when you grow his level to 61 – 160, you'll feel the usefulness of this hero. He can use the skill "Entangling Roots" that will entrap 2 to 3 of his opponents, which makes him a very good AFK arena crowd control hero. Like Saveas, his maximum level cap is 160.
One of the heroes we get frequently when trying our luck with free diamonds. We can say that he is also a good character in this game. He has the skill "Purification" which deals moderate damage and removes the buffs of his enemies. This hero can also use the "Confine" skill that locks his foe for 7 to 9 seconds, which can be useful, though, in this state, the enemy cannot be attacked.
This hero came from the faction of Graveborn. He's quite useful in any situation because of his stun ability that can last for about 3 seconds. His damage output may not be the best but when the battle lasts longer, he can be deadly.
A hero from Wilders that can be a good or bad in some situations, because of his ability to pull the enemies towards him. Pulling too many enemies towards you can be a double edge sword, so to win in the battle while using him, you must plan your position carefully. Getting support from another hero is recommended.
This vampiric hero can be a great addition to your party if you are lacking a frontline character. When you increase his level to 60 – 160. He got a skill that can make him transform into bats for 7 seconds. In this state, he is immune to any kind of damage while also having the benefits of life steal when he struck his enemies. Another one of his great skill is called "Vitality" making each of his strikes restore 2 percent of his health. The only limitation of this hero is the level cap of Legendary.
A buffer hero from Wilders that can be really good during the late game. Her skill called "Awe" will automatically cast at the beginning of the battle. This buff will increase her party's attack speed for a moment of time. Having this buff gives your team an advantage during the beginning of the battle.
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There may be other strong and skilled heroes in this game, but the one that we listed is undoubtedly the best one available. Now that you know this AFK arena Tier List of characters, you can invest your experience point to these heroes to make them stronger and useful in the game. If you have any questions, leave us a comment below.


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From 1988-89, there was a video series on T.V. called "Ethics in America" where leaders in different fields were asked to debate ethical dilemmas. In the seventh episode, senators, military officers, and journalists discussed a hypothetical situation where an American journalist is embedded with enemy troops and finds themselves watching the enemy troops prepare an ambush against American soldiers.
Peter Jennings and Michael Wallace debate their roles as journalists and Americans while military leaders like Gen. William Westmoreland debate their bravery, obligations, and moral duty in the situation. It cuts to the heart of what it means to be a war correspondent, trying to balance duty to their country and their occupation while safeguarding their own lives. An edited version of the conversation is embedded below.
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Eye Injuries: Tips to Protect Your Child from Them
Most of the time when a kid suffers an eye injury while playing a sport or engaging in a recreational activity, the injury is minor. However, sometimes eye injuries can be serious, requiring immediate medical attention. Take the following child care tips to minimize the risk of eye injuries for your children.
Equip kids with protective eyewear Children should be wearing protective eyewear any time they're playing sports where there is a high risk of eye injury, such as hockey, racquetball, and paintball. Seek out eyewear with polycarbonate lenses. Have kids try on their eyewear ahead of time to make sure that it fits properly.
Select safe, age appropriate toys Look for toys that are intended for the age of your kids, steering clear of items with dangerous components. A projectile toy that shoots darts may be a lot of fun, but an errant flying dart can damage the eyes in a matter of seconds. Check for an ASTM label on a toy, which indicates that it meets the American Society for Testing and Materials standards. Be aware of playground equipment that may also pose a threat, particularly equipment that is poorly designed or inadequately maintained.
Kid proof your home Make sure that there are no sharp corners on the edges of the furniture and other home fixtures. Install carpeting or another non-slip material on the interior stairs and handrails on both interior and exterior stairs. Provide adequate lighting for stairwells with low switches or pulls so that kids can navigate the stairs at all times of the day and night with ease.
Finally, model proper behavior for common household items and offer reminders as needed, such as carrying scissors with the points down and avoiding putting sharpened pencils near the eyes.See Also: How Confidence in Kids Helps Them Outshine
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Can my marriage beat the odds? For many spouses, that's an anxiety-provoking question. And we often look to the media for answers. The popular press has an annoying habit of seizing on recent couples therapy research and spinning it to create sensationalistic headlines. Here are a few fascinating nuggets from recent research on infidelity from around the world that have been a bit overspun, in my opinion.
Can My Marriage Beat the Odds if My Partner is Bad to the Bone?
That's the wrong question. We know that infidelity runs in families. We are still trying to learn why. There's been a lot of press about an increasing indication of genetic markers possibly indicating a tendency for infidelity. I've been asked about these findings several times by clients doing affair recovery intensives.
They're talking about a widely publicized study conducted at the prestigious University of Queensland in Australia that claims that a particular vasopressin and oxytocin receptor gene was found in unfaithful spouses.
Another study in Finland also suggests such a genetic correlation (read NOT causation). Vasopressin and oxytocin are both neurochemicals that influence important social behaviors relating to empathy, trust, and intimate bonding. More research is clearly needed here, but the early research alleges that as much as 40% of unfaithful wives and over 60% of straying husbands have these particular genetic markers.
Research like this is alarming to the general public. They don't understand that it's not deterministic. Another concern I have with this research is that Finland and Australia, are not known for their genetic diversity. Australia began as a penal colony, and, like Finland, has some particular genetic peculiarities unto itself.
Sensational journalism will seize on little research nuggets like this, but they won't bother to explain the complexities of the diathesis-stress model. This model tries to explain how biology and environment tend to work together on people's minds. The bottom line is simple. Genetic variants hardly ever determine behavior in humans. But that makes for far less interesting copy.
According to the diathesis-stress model, people are born with a certain biological or genetic predisposition to a particular behavior. So, with this in mind, if you're raised in a permissive environment (i.e. chronic infidelities modeled by one or both parents) this gene might be more readily manifested than if, say, you were raised as a devout Muslim in Mumbai, or grew up in a religious Amish community in Pennsylvania. Nature and nurture are intertwined. Where infidelity is concerned, most Involved Partners are not bad to the bone.
Can My Marriage Beat the Odds If My Spouse is Having an Emotional Affair?
I write a lot about emotional affairs on this blog because it is a growing problem. A study by the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy claims that as many as 45% of husbands and 35% of wives fess up to, at one point or another in their marriage, being emotionally enthralled by an extra-marital relationship.
Over 70% of these relationships are occurring in the workplace. Emotional affairs are twice as prevalent as sexual affairs. Spouses often pick up on tell-tale clues, such as a defensive posture ("we're just friends"), to a "throw in the towel" stance during fights ("maybe we should just get divorced").
Emotional affairs have a cognitive, biochemical, and, of course, emotional aspect. In many cases, people in emotional affairs not only fall in love with their emotional affair partner, they also fall in love with the imagined "better self" that they feel they are becoming in the outside relationship.
What's often not mentioned by the media, however, is that science-based couples therapy can really help couples heal in the throes of an emotional affair. Thanks to the pioneering work of Dr. Shirley Glass and others, we have a better understanding of the social mechanisms which promote these inappropriate, and often unexpected intimacies in the first place.
Can My Marriage Beat the Odds Because We Are Religious?
Couples Therapy Inc. is a science-driven couples therapy practice. And we have a highly trained Gottman therapists who also happen to be ministers as well.
We handle calls on a regular basis from religious couples who want science-based couples therapy, but with respect for their faith as well as for science.
They tell us that they want a couples therapist who can appreciate their faith on a personal level. Fair enough.
Research on the religious must be read with caution. The press has reported on a study which appeared in The Journal of Sex Research last year that asked study subjects to speculate on the reasons why a spouse would not betray their partner and stray outside the marriage.
This was an interesting study of 400 participants between the ages of 24 and 60. All have been married for at least a year and had at least one child.
The study showed that morality, impact on children, fear of being alone, and impact on others, were the 4 most common reasons cited. The more religious study subjects rated morality as the top reason, while secular participants were more likely to cite the fear of being alone.
I am intrigued by the questions that the study is trying to tease out, but I'm concerned about that the results perhaps being a bit too culture-bound. But this was a study conducted in Israel, which is a unique society in so many ways. Perhaps more cross-cultural research would be helpful. I will be sharing research on the issues of religion and marriage in future posts.
So if you're asking, can my marriage beat the odds? Take what you read in the media with a grain of salt.


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"The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation." — Henry David Thoreau, "Walden"
"The specific character of despair is precisely this: it is unaware of being despair." — Soren Kierkegaard, "The Sickness Unto Death"
"We know now that the modern world is coming to an end… at the same time, the unbeliever will emerge from the fogs of secularism. He will cease to reap benefit from the values and forces developed by the very Revelation he denies… Loneliness in faith will be terrible. Love will disappear from the face of the public world (Matt. 23:12), but the more precious will be that love which flows from one lonely person to another… The new age will declare that secularized facets of Christianity are sentimentalities. This declaration will clear the air. The world will come to be filled with animosity and danger, but it will be a world open and clean." — Romano Guardini, "The End of the Modern World" (1956)
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Need a new cue hoping for some help
Need a new cue hoping for some help
Hey all so I am looking to get my second cue, my first was a maple or mahogany sneaky pete with no wrap. I got use to not having a wrap and using a wood cue so I was looking to get another all wood cue. It's main use will be for tournament and recreation play. I am familiar enough using english for cue ball control and for draw and follow shots but I haven't been able to do jump or Massé shots. I want this cue to have a bunch of control so I am looking for a great soft or medium tip. I want to avoid decorative stuff just because it costs more and at this point i have no use for it. I am looking at the McDermott Hustler or some other all wood cue so let me know what you guys would recommend.
Need a new cue hoping for some help
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- Mitch Alsup on 2/8/2010 10:30:38 AM
A propper jump cue will weigh in at 6-12 oz--the lighter the better. Here you need the lightness of the cue to help the cue get out of the way of the CB so the table can throw the CB into the air. You also need a very hard tip so the tip reflects off the CB and helps the cue get out of the way. A propper massé cue will weight in at 24-30 oz--the heavier the better. Here, you need the cue to be heavy so that the tip does not come off the CB and so that maximuim spin can be applied. You will also like soft to medium-soft tips, here. I don't see how you will get both in one cue, nor do I see how you would use one of these to "play" with. That is, these are specialty cues for special pruposes, not general play cues. The closest you can come to a general play cue is to get a jump-break cue and put a hard tip on it so you can break, play, and jump.
- Fenwick on 2/8/2010 6:41:46 PM
As far as I know most amateur events require a cue 40" minimum for jump cues. I believe in the APA and or BCA you can only use your playing cue for jump shots. I'll double check. As far as making a massé shot I do quite well with my player cue, 17.75 ounces 11.75 mm. If you're looking for a true Jump Break cue Viper makes a cue that breaks down to 41 3/4 inches. Fully assembled it must weigh around 22 - 24 ounces. I have one but rarely use it for jumping, I only paid $60 for it. I'd have to guess it's weight to be around 17 - 18 ounces with the weight ring supplied broken down for jumping. 1 ounce less without the weight ring.
- cooldudes202 on 2/8/2010 10:05:33 PM
OK excuse the previous questions about specialty cues. I would like a cue that has optimal control and is all wood with little details or inlays.
- Fenwick on 2/9/2010 11:30:04 AM
If it's control your after consider getting a cue with a low deflection shaft.
- quickshot on 2/9/2010 11:40:23 AM
How much are you looking to spend. That is the main criteria. Please be specific in your wants and needs so you can get a better evaluation. We know you are not interested in bells and whistles so that narrows the field somewhat.
- Mitch Alsup on 2/9/2010 12:04:15 PM
BCA allows jump cues--at least at "big" tournaments. Don't know about APA.
Gentle massés are easy with a play cue, you just have to shoot enough of them to get the hang of it. Gentle in this context means about 1" maximun sideways movement of the CB on the way to the OB. This lets you get a ball you cannot see without taking risks of BIH to the opponent. Big massés; where the direction change is more than 1 inch (or so) is very hard on the tips and shafts. Here, you might send the CB 1-2 feet down table and then bring it back without touching a rail or other ball. So if you want to do these more than a few times, you need a cue designed to take the abuse. Short Bronze ferrules add nose weight and are unbreakable, 14mm untapered shafts are the norm.
For a second play cue: Look at the low deflection shafts (Predator, OB, couple of others) and figure out which one you will "give a go". Then find a low cost butt to fit on that shaft. The Shaft will cost you around $200 so you should budget for at least $250 maybe even $300. {J&J billiards is having a sale on discontinued stuff and some of the low end & sneeky-pete predators are down in this price range.}
I still recommend hard tips for maximum control over the soft and medium tips. It is the chalk that causes the friction between the tip and the CB, not the tip, itself. The tip merely deforms to create an area where the chalk can bite into both the leather and the surface of the CB. Hard tips a: last a long time, b: need little maintanence: c: can impart just as much spin as softer tips. You may have to develop your stroke to get all out of them, but you are going to want to do this anyways.
- cooldudes202 on 2/9/2010 1:45:30 PM
I am looking to try and stay under $200 but I can spring for $300 if need be.
- quickshot on 2/9/2010 9:27:38 PM
Seyberts.com, ozonebiliards.com, cheapcues.com, billiardswarehouse.com. Thes are the places I have done business with to one degree or another and have never been disappointed with the people I dealth with. Having pointed this out, if you go on any one of the sites you will see that they all pretty much carry the same line of cues and at pretty much the same price. You indicated you want to but your self a new cue so you have a pretty good idea of what to look for in your price range. $2-300 if need be. The above places have a decent return policy and I believe they all offer a FREE carry case with the purchase of a cue. Go to each one and read their policy.
When you talk about control you are thinking low deflection shafts which jacks the price up a little, but well worth it if you are a serious player. I use an OB1 and I like it at about $175(just for the shaft). You then have the predador Z2 and the 314 which are low deflection and very good shafts. There may be a couple of others out there but the above made the mold and started the trend. OB is a little pricey for the complete cue. I think you can do well with the predator. I think it is made by McDermott. My personal preference is a hard tip, 11.75 mm. Yours could and may be different.
You could also mix and match by buying one of the shafts and looking for a cheap cue that has a butt that will fit the shaft. You have to be very careful the joints match. I'm not really a fan of this. It could create a dificult learning curve more so than the one you will experience with the new cue in itself. Be aware of that. You will have to put the time in learning the feel of a new cue. If you are having a problem it is not the cue. It is you getting use to it.
I believe Fenwick uses the Z2 and the 314. I'm sure he will give you his opinion also. he is very knowledgeable.
- cooldudes202 on 2/10/2010 2:45:12 AM
Thanks for your help everyone, I have plenty of research to do it seems.
- quickshot on 2/10/2010 8:06:43 AM
One more thing. All cue butts are not created equally. I have a couple of butts that weight the exact same weight.The difference is that one is "butt heavy" something you do not really need. One has the weight evenly distributed from front to rear and the other has the weight a little more toward the rear. It can make a difference in the learning curve if you are not aware of it. And believe me, there will be a learning curve with the new cue. When i talk about more weight in the rear I am referring to the thickness of the butt where you would normally grip it. It is a very gradual thing but definetly there.
Let us know what you end up with.
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Caution: This is a "what not to do" with food tip!
Most of the time, I can assure you that I have a positive connection to food and would never diss' any of it. This article is no exception, but I just had to warn you all about something I just discovered.
I am staying with some friends, helping out with an MS patient for my "keep". I don't have to buy much in the way of food, which I am grateful for. That includes the morning coffee.
However, I am sick right now and I finally figured out why.
The host told me how me makes the coffee in the morning and I just had my last cup.
Say today is day one, he pours in the water from the tap, adds the amount of coffee for the water, then brews it. Tomorrow, he would take the coffee left over, plus what he didn't drink from his thermos, and add enough fresh water to make it a pot, then scoop some more coffee onto the used grounds from yesterday. The third day, he would do the same.
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Did anybody else that drinks the coffee get sick? If not, maybe you just picked up a bug of some kind.
That sounds gross!
It's more than likely the tummy bug was caused by the coffee machine itself not being cleaned regularly with vinegar. I can't understand why they run the left over coffee through the machine again instead of reheating it in the microwave?
Good Points All: However, let us just say that the other people in the house who drank and still drink the coffee um, well, us the potty more than I do. Yeah, I am feeling much better now!
I am so sorry you got sick. Coffee can grow mold when left in the pot. Fresh is the best.
Oh come on, it just makes the taste better as it ages! LOL! I agree, it's the coffee maker never being cleaned & the grounds sitting out to get moldy that's making you sick. If they put the ground in the fridge or freezer, it wouldn't go bad-still gross though! I'm so sorry you got sick, they probably didn't because they have cast-iron stomachs by now!
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We don't pour the left over coffee over the used grounds-we reheat in the microwave. But we do put new grounds on top of the old ones. We do this for one or two days and have been doing it for years now and never got sick, nor anyone else from outside of the house has gotten sick.
Yuk, for flavors, that sounds horrible.
Coincidentally, I was googling just now to determine if re-using yesterday's grounds would lead to food borne illness. I don't think mold would wreak havoc, but wondered if bacterial pathogens would be a problem. I have been reusing my Melita filter (one cup) grounds for two or sometimes 3 days, adding fresh grounds, to extend my coffee.
I did have gastroenteritis from some unknown cause and am trying to analyze what made me ill. If lots of people are reusing grounds and only a few become ill, then it would seem not to be coffee reuse. However, I'm not taking any chances and will only deposit my used grounds in the compost from now on. Food borne illness is a terrible experience. I'd still like to know if pathogens grown in a coffee ground medium.
My father and brother use coffee grinds up to 4 to 6 times and many times from one day to the next. I sleep in the attic which has no door and also on a cpap and every morning the smell of the reused coffee wakes me up because it smells foul.
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With its 50+ years of experience building luxury homes, its national presence, and its status as a publicly traded Fortune 500 company, Toll Brothers holds a prominent place in the industry with seasoned leadership and strong trade partners. You can trust that with Toll Brothers, you are choosing the best in the business, and our impeccable standards are reflected in every home we build. The Company was founded in 1967 and became a public company in 1986. Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TOL." The Company serves first-time, move-up, empty-nester, active-adult, and second-home buyers, as well as urban and suburban renters. Toll Brothers builds in 24 states as well as in the District of Columbia. The Company operates its own architectural, engineering, mortgage, title, land development, golf course development, smart home technology, and landscape subsidiaries. The Company also operates its own lumber distribution, house component assembly, and manufacturing operations.
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It must be a delight to live in a generation where anything can be ordered from the comfort of your home. Less stress and effort means online shops are increasing at a great incidence. The current spotlight is on e-commerce. But there is still the menace of overwhelming information to combat. To order for an online good, you'd still need to wade through endless google results before you meet your preference. The reason online shoppers should read listicles that serve as shortcuts for their needs and preferences.
This listicle, however, is about budget shoppers. We define a budget shopper to be that consumer who is after maximum satisfaction at minimum cost. If you were to check reviewsbird.co.uk, you would find the opinions of consumers who have been rational with their purchases. Their rationality goes from products to stores the goods can be bought at pocket-friendly prices. Online shop reviews as encapsulated by these opinions have provided us with insight to make this list. Find below the 7 best online clothing stores if you are a shopper on a budget.
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One Take: Halestorm On Dream Venues, Metal Inspiration & More
What venues do Halestorm's Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger dream to play some day? Which Cameron Crowe flick and peaceful, easy documentary are their favorite movies about music? Which icon metal acts serve as the primary inspiration for Halestorm's form of bada** riffery? Learn the answers to these and more during Hale and Hottinger's turn on One Take, GRAMMY.com's fun rapid-fire question-and-answer series.


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Her eyes were brimming with tears. As she shared her story of betrayal by the church of her childhood, the tears slid quietly down each cheek. The noise was almost deafening in the restaurant, and although she could barely mouth her painful story, her communication was loud and clear: The Church had let her down.
This wasn't the first time I'd witnessed a heart broken by a church.
Too many conversations have included stories of disappointment, betrayal, pain and abuse from the hands of a church.
Before we go any further, I need to make a clear distinction between the Church and your church. If your church is a body established on the foundational doctrines of orthodox Christianity (the virgin birth of Christ, salvation through the atonement of Christ, the inerrancy of Scripture, to name just a few), then your church is a part of the universal Church (capital "C") that consists of all the believers of the ages.
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The Church is whom Jesus loves. It is His Bride. The Church is whom Jesus gave His life for. But today, many are turning their back on the Church because of the failures of their church. I'll admit, I'm not too happy with the Church at large. It seems to be a mess.
- Churches fight.
- Churches split.
- Churches slander.
- Churches lie.
- Churches default on loans.
- Churches break promises.
- Churches get busy with the wrong things.
- Churches neglect the poor.
- Churches forget about the widows and orphans.
- Churches lose sight of the gospel.
- Churches play "church."
All of that is true, but I still love the Church. It breaks my heart. It makes me sick. But I still love the Church. The main reason I love the Church is because Jesus loves the Church.
"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless . . . for no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ also does the church" (Eph. 5:25–29).
Jesus spilled His blood for the Church. How can I turn away from what He gave His life for? How can I call irrelevant what He established and desires to use to display His grace?
The thing we must keep reminding ourselves is that all churches are made up of individuals. Every church has a lot of messy people: immature believers, self-centered believers, selfish believers, pride-filled and obnoxious believers, and yes, even some "professing believers" who are actually still spiritually dead—they aren't even truly believers.
When you have a hodgepodge like that, it's no wonder the Church hurts people.
But as messy as the Church is, God's desire is not for you to walk away from His Bride. No, His desire is for you to benefit from, and contribute to, the Church—bringing Him glory:
"For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them" (Rom. 12:4–5).
If you've pulled away from the body of Christ, then you've removed your gifts from functioning within that body. You're harming yourself as well as the members of your church.
You need the "stimulation" that comes from functioning within a body and the growth that comes through receiving the teaching and preaching of God's Word.
"Let us firmly hold the profession of our faith without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to spur one another to love and to good works. Let us not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but let us exhort one another, especially as you see the Day approaching" (Heb. 10:23–25).
You may have given up on the Church, but Jesus hasn't. That is still His "Plan A," and if you are in Christ, you are out of God's will by walking away from the Church. To function as a member of the Church at large, you must be functioning in an actual church body.
"Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly beyond all that we ask or imagine, according to the power that works in us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen" (Eph. 3:20–21).
My friend who confided in me about how her church hurt her? She has since become a true believer in Christ and is functioning in her new church body. I am so thankful that God is still at work in the Church!
I want to hear from you. What are some ways you are blessed by your church? How are you bringing God glory in your church?
Taken from Kimberly Wagner's blog post "When the Church Hurts You" at truewoman.com. Used with permission.
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On April 25-27, Key property managers from McAllen, Tex. to McComb, Miss. gathered to commemorate a year of hard work and professional accomplishments. Hosted at The Palace Casino in Biloxi, The Rockstar Awards included time for staff bonding, education seminars, and plenty of fun.
The event started on Wednesday in true rock n' roll fashion with a tour bus escorting property managers to the hotel in Biloxi. Upon arrival, the Key Team was treated to a happy hour before setting sale on a sunset cruise aboard a beautiful antique schooner.
The next morning began bright and early with friendly competition as the staff dueled it out in a rock wall climbing competition. Lakeside Villas property manager Angela Bernard out climbed the field to bring home the gold medal. After an impressive showing of strength and determination, the group came back together for team building on the ropes course and zip line.
Following a little rest and recovery, Key's regional management team lead an afternoon of professional development education sessions. Property managers enjoyed group discussions on leading with confidence, time management, and career growth as well as a vendor presentation from Apartments.com.
As Friday morning rolled around, it was time for the main event – The Rockstar Awards Breakfast. Key properties and their staff were recognized for outstanding success and commitment to company values. The following teams were honored for their work:
Property Manager of the Year – Skyy Haynes (Mansions in the Park)
Assistant Manager of the Year – Michelle Estrade (Chapel Creek Apartments)
Leasing Agent of the Year – Ashley Buettner (Ivy Park Apartments)
Maintenance Supervisor of the Year – Kenneth McDuff (Chelsea Apartments)
Maintenance Technician of the Year – Deondre Sanders (Ivy Park Apartments)
Groundskeeper of the Year – Michael Carroll (Robley Place)
Extra Mile Award – Johanfry Lopez (Rice Mill Lofts)
Rising Star Award – Angela Bernard (Lakeside Villas)
Rockstar Award – Sonia Munoz (Las Palmas)
Corporate Team Member of the Year – Lydia Perez (Baton Rouge)
Key Dream Team Award – Mansions in the Park
Property of the Year – Robley Place
Most Improved Property – Botanica Apartments
Best Revenue (Less Than 200 Apartments) – Chelsea Apartments
Best Revenue (More Than 200 Apartments) – Lakeside Villas
Best NOI (Less Than 200 Apartments) – Chelsea Apartments
Best NOI (More Than 200 Apartments) – Lakeside Villas
As the week came to a close, the entire team was energized and ready to return to their properties
"The Rockstar Awards are such a special opportunity to honor and reward our staff," said Angie Allen, President of Key Management Company. "Each and every one of our staff members have contributed to the growth and success of this company and we were so proud to recognize their accomplishments."
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NEW YORK – The Coast Guard is assisting in the search of two people in the water on the Hudson River, near Hyde Park, N.Y. Friday.
The missing are described as white males, in their twenties.
Coast Guard Sector New York was notified, just after 2 a.m., that a canoe capsized with three men aboard near the Rodgers Point Boat Club in Hyde Park. One man was able to swim ashore to call for help but the other two went missing.
The Coast Guard Cutter Hawser, homeported in Bayonne, N.J., was transiting the Hudson River when the incident occurred and diverted to assist in the search. Coast Guard responders are working alongside Hyde Park Police Department and Hyde Park Fire Department, Dutchess County Marine and New York State Police to search for the missing individuals. Emergency responders are searching the waterway and beaches two miles north and south of the reported incident location.
Hyde Park Police and Fire departments have assumed lead agency and stood up an incident command post at the Rodgers Point Boat Club.
The Coast Guard reminds boaters to always wear their lifejacket. The Hudson River is a challenging waterway to operate a vessel and can catch anyone off guard.


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Mounting a Portable DVD Player in Vehicles - Case Mounts for Portable DVD Players
Case Logic Portable DVD Player Case with Vehicle Seat Suspension System
The Case Logic Portable DVD Player Case with Vehicle Seat Suspension System is a compact, thick-padded, multi-functional DVD player case made specifically for use in the back seat of your car. It features an adjustable buckle-attachment suspension system that allows you to easily attach it to most seat backs or even between two seats. It fits most portable DVD players up to 10x4x8.5 inches in measurement.
This case also has internal pockets with protective flaps for holding your DVDs. It also has extra space for holding 2 additional boxed DVDs. In addition, the mounting system is easily detachable so that you can quickly turn it into a portable carrying case. (Price: $52.99)
In-Car 7"-9 Inch Portable DVD Player Case
The In-Car 7"-9 Inch Portable DVD Player Case by USA Gear is again a compact, thick-padded, multi-functional case that doubles up as a carrying case for your portable DVD player and a mounting case for placing your DVD Player on the back seat of your car.
It features an adjustable buckle attachment suspension system that lets you easily attach the case to your car seats. It easily detaches as well. The case also has a sturdy hook-n-loop harness which safely secures your DVD player while in use or stored. Other features of this portable DVD player case include multiple zippered pockets for holding your accessories, and a side strap for conveniently attaching headphones while not in use. This case fits 7"-9" portable DVD Players. (Price: $28.99)
TrendyDigital Portable DVD Case / In-Car DVD Player Case
This trendy in-car case fits portable DVD players up to 8.4" in size. You can use this TrendyDigital Portable DVD Case as a carrying case or as a portable DVD player case.
It features an in-car suspension system that allows the case to easily attach to most seat backs or even in-between bucket seats. It also features enough pockets to contain all your other accessories as well as sub-pockets for keeping your DVD discs. (Price: $17.99)
PDVK-10 7-Inch 10-Inch In Car Portable DVD Player Case
The PDVK-10 7-Inch 10-Inch In Car Portable DVD Player Case is another great product from Case Logic. It supports up to 10-inch portable DVD players and features a patented Grab and Go Suspension system that lets you easily attach and detach the case from your car seat's head rest.
Featuring a built-in dual jack headphone system, this portable DVD player case allows two people to listen to movies while the portable DVD player is in the case. For optimal viewing the case also allows rotating from 90° or 180°. (Price: $19.99)
Icon Motion Systems 10 In-Car DVD Player Case
The Icon Motion Systems 10 In-Car DVD Player Case easily attaches and detaches to your car's back seat headrest, has a front zip pocket for holding your DVD collection and other accessories, and front flap hook and loop tap pockets for additional storage space.
It features a padded interior for maximum protection as well as an adjustable shoulder strap that you can use to carry the case when it is not attached to your car seat. (Price: $19.99)


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What States Border Canada?
The following 13 U.S. states share a border with Canada: Alaska, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New York, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Washington. Most of them have land borders, but Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan share only water boundaries with Canada along the Great Lakes.
Although Wisconsin and Ontario both border Lake Superior, they do not physically meet. Wisconsin's closest boundary is actually 70 miles from the Canadian border. Alaska's border with Canada is the longest at 1,538 miles, and Pennsylvania's is the shortest at 42 miles, although Idaho has the shortest land border at 45 miles.
Eight Canadian provinces border the United States: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Yukon. Ontario has the longest border with the United States at 1,715 miles, and Alberta has the shortest at 185 miles. The United States and Canada have the world's longest international shared border at 5,525 miles.
The border between the lower 48 states and Canada was set at the 49th parallel in the 1800s, but the border is far from straight due to geographic obstacles, technological limitations of surveying at the time and territorial disputes. Although the countries have historically had very good relations, there is a 20-foot-wide cleared boundary between the two.


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Chicken Satay
for 2 pounds of boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes or more to avoid burning.
4 T. soy sauce
4 T. vegetable oil
1 T. chili garlic sauce
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. minced fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 scallions, thin sliced.
Combine all ingredients, pour over chicken and mix well. Allow to sit for 30 minutes (no longer) Thread onto skewers and grill over medium heat until done.


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Smart economies
CSE professor focuses on shared mobility for its potential to reduce environmental impacts
The sharing economy—also called access economy, on-demand economy, and peer-to-peer economy—has exploded over the past decade.
Car-sharing and ride-sharing, house- and apartment-sharing, crowdfunding, peer-topeer lending, and the like are revolutionizing the way people live and do business by enabling greater efficiency, less waste, extra income for providers, and greater access for buyers.
A recent McKinsey & Co. report found that nearly a third of the working-age population in the United States and Europe engages in some form of independent work. Saif Benjaafar, Distinguished McKnight University Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, wants to help ensure that this societal sea change is a net positive for everyone.
Benjaafar is a leading authority on sharing economy business models and the smart technology that propels them. He points to ride-sharing companies like Lyft and Uber to explain the kind of analysis in which he specializes.
"They do dynamic pricing, so they sense in real time what the supply of drivers is and what the demand of customers is, and then they price accordingly using sophisticated algorithms," he said.
"A lot of the work I do is in that area—how should a platform set prices as supply and demand change in time and in space," he explained. "That's one notion of 'smartness.'"
"Another notion is matching. Which drivers do you match with which rider? Do you pull the trigger and match [the first available driver to the rider] or do you wait for a better match? If you wait too long you could lose the rider," he said—and drivers don't want to be idle for too long, either, because they're not earning money then.
Ride-sharing companies also employ smart technology for routing algorithms, to find the best way to a given destination at any given time.
"These platforms have enabled micro-entrepreneurship, enabling micro-sellers to function as if they have the scale of a large company," Benjaafar said.
A win for all, including the environment
He's keenly interested in environmental sustainability, and his work tends to focus on shared mobility because of its potential for reducing environmental impacts.
"One of the key ideas of the sharing economy is that there's excess capacity in the world that goes untapped. So if you think of your car and all of the time it sits idle, it's depreciating and occupying valuable real estate," he said.
"A lot of stuff we own is not really well used, or not used all the time," Benjaafar noted.
"Before we had these online platforms, it was difficult to leverage that kind of excess capacity," he added.
It's a balancing act, Benjaafar said.
"There's a possibility that everybody wins—that consumers benefit because now they can fulfill their needs without the hassle of ownership, and the service provider benefits by monetizing an expensive asset."
But there's also the potential for overconsumption, he explained, again using car-sharing as an example.
Consumers who might otherwise walk, bike, or use public transit may choose to drive when that choice becomes accessible.
"This is where public policy comes into play," he said.
Who bears the risk?
Government can intervene by providing incentives for consumers to make the lowest-impact choice for any given situation. Other challenges remain, Benjaafar said. And whether the on-demand economy ends up enhancing societal well-being overall depends partly on whether and how they're addressed.
Someone whose main source of income is driving for a ride-sharing company doesn't have employer-sponsored vacation or health insurance, for example.
"If I'm driving for Uber, I'm not just supplying my time," he explained.
"I'm also supplying my car," he said. "And I'm responsible for maintenance and insurance. So there's this fundamental shift in who bears a lot of the risk."
The shift is already well underway, Benjaafar said, so it's important to wrestle with its pitfalls now.
"I think the rules of the game should not be left in the hands of the platform operators and service providers," he said. "Our research group is unique, because we're stepping back and looking at the broader implications for society."
Story by Susan Maas
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Meet Lawrence!
What's up, everyone! My name is Lawrence Ross, and if there's one thing you should know about me, it's that I love black people. Yeah, I know people like to say that, but I truly do. I'm fascinated by who we are, where we've been and where we're going. And over the past 20 years, I've written six books about the black experience, including the Los Angeles Times best-seller The Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and Sororities and my latest joint, Blackballed: The Black and White Politics of America's Campuses.
As a result, I've lectured at over 700 colleges and universities, traveling the highways and byways of this country endless times. But there was one project I always wanted to do. What if you drove cross-country as intentionally black as possible? Meaning that you stayed at black-owned hotels, bought gas at black-owned stations and ate at black-owned restaurants whenever possible? And what if you did that while also exploring an earlier, more dangerous time, when traveling while black could be a life-or-death proposition? Well, from June 12 to 18, I'm going to do just that.
Welcome to #TheRootTrip, the blackest cross-country road trip since Spike Lee's Get on the Bus. The blackity blackest since Janet got in Tupac's postal truck and hit a random cookout in Poetic Justice. You get the idea. Well, here's how this trip is going to work.
Beginning this Monday, I'm driving 3,000 miles from my hometown of Los Angeles to the tobacco farm where Booker T. Washington was enslaved in Roanoke, Va., and I'm going to try to buy black as much as possible. Besides gas, lodging and food, I'm going to seek out things like a good black-owned car wash, or a place to get a refreshing massage. Hell, this trip is so black, I might find a place to get my scalp oiled. I want you to learn about both ordinary and unique black businesses, while also noting where black-owned services don't exist.
But this trip also has another twist. We're also going black in time, and that means pulling out The Negro Motorist Green Book.
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The Negro Motorist Green Book
The Negro Motorist Green Book was an annual travel book produced by Victor Green beginning in 1936 and ending in the late 1960s. (Green changed the name to The Negro Travelers' Green Book in 1952 to acknowledge the inclusion of some international spots reached by plane or ship.) It was created as a way to help black travelers find safe and welcoming lodging, restaurants and private homes during Jim Crow segregation. Traveling while black during segregation could be a life-or-death proposition, and the guidebook helped mitigate some, but not all, of that risk. On #TheRootTrip, I wanted to see what happened to some of the businesses listed in the guide. And since my mother traveled with her family from Dallas to Los Angeles in 1957, that's the year I chose.
So whenever I reach a city, I'm going to randomly pick an address from the guide and drive to it. I have no idea what I'll find, since it's a bit of a treasure hunt, but hopefully we'll learn something about who we were yesterday and where we are today.
Follow Lawrence!
The fun part of #TheRootTrip is that you can follow along in real time. Every day I'm going to post dispatches from #TheRootTrip to The Root, sharing my experience in each city and town. So check back often. Also, I'm using the hashtag #TheRootTrip on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, where I'll host chats, post pictures and even create Facebook Live videos, including from inside my car. And you can also follow me on Twitter and Instagram @alpha1906.
And … I'd like to meet you!
I'm traveling through Phoenix; Tucson, Ariz.; Lordsburg, N.M.; Las Cruces, N.M.; El Paso, Texas; Midland, Texas; Abilene, Texas; Dallas; Shreveport, La.; Monroe, La.; Jackson, Miss.; Birmingham, Ala.; Atlanta; Greenville, S.C.; Spartanburg, S.C.; Charlotte, N.C.; and finally Roanoke, Va., with some small towns in between. Keep track of where I am, and where I'll be, via the #TheRootTrip hashtag, and don't be shy. I'll be happy to take a picture with you.
Lastly, if you have a black-owned business that you think I should check out, be sure to list the name of the business and the address in the comments section. Who knows? I might just visit it on #TheRootTrip. So … see y'all bright and early on Monday. It's gonna be one helluva black trip.


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The newest Miles To Go episode covers business travel, family travel and some great offers to save money on hotel rooms.
First up is the first time we get Matthew from Live And Let's Fly on the podcast. United has made some changes top elite members aren't going to like. Then, Jen is back from Deals We Like with a bunch of great hotel savings.
Then, we round out the episode with my good friend Scott Mayerowitz from the Associated Press. On top of his editorial responsibilities, Scott hosts the AP's Get Outta Here podcast. You don't want to miss it.
He was nice enough to give me a tour of AP HQ. Then, we sat down for a podcast interview. You're not going to want to miss it.
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