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Farragut North
Critics PicksBen Brantley RECOMMENDS Charles Isherwood RECOMMENDS
Readers Favorites
The following shows have received ratings of at least four stars from Times readers.BROADWAY OFF BROADWAY
10 Readers' Reviews
November 24th, 200811:55 am
I saw the show on opening night and I thought it was absoulely fantastic. John Gallagher Jr. was stunning as Stephen, his acting was truly brilliant and Chris Noth was equally marvelous. Olivia Thirlby had moments of brilliance, but her performance was not up to the same level as the others. I thought that because of recent election the show was very relevant and it's been really interesting to discuss it in my theatre classes in relation to what's going on in politic right now. I recommend that everyone go see this show, it is excellent!
— Anonymous
November 21st, 200812:54 am
The adults (Chris Noth and Isiah Whitlock) in the cast are very well played and a joy to watch, that, the lighting/sound and cold weather kept me from bolting to the nearest bar at intermission. The child actors, well, they lack depth, skill, life experience, subtlety, etc. (duh).
— Anonymous
November 18th, 200811:04 pm
It's somewhat entertaining, but the bottom line is that there's no one to really root for as all the characters seem fairly selfish and despicable, and I think that's a problem.
— Anonymous
November 18th, 20089:50 am
Once again the bland and predictable are praised here in the mediocre writing and performance of Farragut North. We get it, politics are dirty. Duh. But, couldn't they have found a spec-script of the West Wing for inspiration that didn't reek of the garbage can it was tossed in about ten years ago? There must be some new angle to tell this age old story with, only you will not find it on stage at the Atlantic. If, by chance, you can get past Beau Willimon's writing (good luck with that), you'll have to contend with John Gallagher's acting and not the best of theater goers should be asked to sit through that train wreck.
— Anonymous
November 16th, 200812:57 am
So politics is rife with backdoor deals and duplicitous egomaniacs? What a stunner. You could sit through interminable hours watching Farragut North for this 'insight' or three minutes of MSNBC. Or better yet, just use common sense. Farragut North amateurishly covers old ground with a script that wouldn't make for a mediocre tv movie, let alone a star-studded feature (as rumors suggest). The only thing more predictable than the wooden dialogue is the fact that it was written by a student writer. But the hype surrounding this play is the real stunner. What critics or producers see in it, or in John Gallagher Jr.'s one-note, slack-jawed performance, is a far more intriguing mystery.
— Anonymous
November 13th, 200812:21 pm
I would pass on this show. Saw it on election night and it is not much of a theatre piece more of a tele-play that will work better as a film. There was nothing theatrical about this production, just a bunch of talking heads rotating positions around a table, or bed, or another table. Whatever happened to using the metaphor of theater to speak the language of theatre not just a stepping stone to movie prodution...This limp production I would have expected from MTC or Roundabout but not the usually excitiing Atlantic...
— Anonymous
November 4th, 20089:28 am
We saw the show on Sunday evening, Nov. 2, 2008. The acting was fantastic and we loved everything about the show!! Highly recommend it!
— Anonymous
October 27th, 20089:01 am
The decent into the Beltway pit is smoothly written and excellently performed. The utter disengagement from reality comes clanging into focus when simple values such as loyalty suddenly become germaine. Betrayal abounds. Loyalty is bought and sold. Winner take all. A timeless American tale. And a lively, even, balanced cast where grandstanding has largely been banned. Lovely.
— Anonymous
October 26th, 20083:57 pm
It is rare that you find both excellent acting AND a good script in the same event. This one is well worth seeing -- especially in these political times. The action surrounds the presidential primary and shows how loyalty, ambition and vengefulness shape the backstage events in a presidential primary.
— Anonymous
October 24th, 20083:57 pm
Although it doesn't provide much of a relief from Obama/McCain election anxiety. John Gallagher, Jr. is a tremendous talent.
— Anonymous

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This (ridiculous dramatic pause) is the American Idol recap!
A horrible start! More bad song choices! Too many runs! An alter ego! Cutesy body wiggling! And Adam Lambert being over the top but yet remains the anointed one.
Overall, nobody really wowed me but there were some very good performances and three definitively awful ones. Two of them were favorites (Matt Giraud, Jasmine Murray) who collapsed.
My prediction of the top 3: Adam Lambert (12), Allison Iraheta (5), Jesse Langseth (9)
Folks who have a shot: Megan (7), Kris (6) and Nick (4)
Very outside shot: Kai (10), Matt B. (8)
Folks who have zero shot: Mishavonna (11), Jeanine (3), Jasmine (1), Matt G. (2)
(I'm making these predictions without looking at dialidol.com, which shows hot blonde Megan far ahead of my "Bette Davis Eyes" favorite Jesse, who may have to settle for a wild card shot.)
My order of how I liked'em, which may not remotely resemble yours: 1 -Jesse Langseth 2- Allison Iraheta 3-Kris Allen 4- Megan Joy Corkrey 5- Adam Lambert 6- Nick Mitchell 7- Kai Kalama 8- Mishavonna Henson 9 – Matt Breitzke 10- Jeanine Vailes, 11- Jasmine Murray 12- Matt Giraud
The judges swapped sides, due perhaps to some lighting issues. And they rotated judging so Simon doesn't have to wait so long to get his word in! The post-song parent interviews are gone, too.
First up: Jasmine Murray, the high school student from Mississippi, gets the opening spot. She goes modern with "Love Song" by Sara Bareilles. This is what I call a bad song choice. Pure pop? Not her place. She sounds breathy in the lower registers. Even in the chorus, she doesn't sound right. In the end, it's kinda boring. Randy: "It was pitchy throughout all out." Kara: "It was all over the place." Paula: "You tried to change the song but you sang all around it and caused you to go off pitch. The confidence you had is great." Simon: "I"m disappointed because I like you. You have the right look and attitude. You just don't have a great voice."
Second up: Matt Giraud. This highly touted contestant is a dueling piano player from Michigan who did a great job with "Georgia on My Mind" on the keyboard in Hollywood goes for Coldplay's "Viva La Vida." His voice sounds much thinner than Chris Martin's. He's also pitchy up front. His runs and vibratto are not helping the song. He's not Justin Timberlake. The little hip shake is distracting. Bottom line: awful. Randy skipped saying anything. Kara: "You blew me away in Hollywood week. Tonight, I'm not blown away. You should not be singing that. You're a bluesy guy but that was lost in this song." Paula: "It was a risky song. You're soulful… I saw your rehearsal. Your performance tonight was far better." Simon: "It was verging on a horrible performance. Jerky, uncomfortable. It put me off you." Randy ended for the first time and encouraged him to go back to Ray Charles.
Third: Jeanine Vailes, a Washington D.C. bartender who was not seen at all during the auditions or Hollywood round, is going to have to blow it away. She chose Maroon 5's "This Love." Bleh! This isn't the type of performance that is going to allow her to stand out and get the votes. She's doing the dang runs, too. Ugh. Enough! Paula: "It's season eight." Simon: "I thought it was terrible. You're all choosing the wrong songs… you do have very good legs." Randy: "The best part was the end when it was over." Kara: "So overdone!:" She admitted to being under the radar and tried to compensate. ("Overcompensate!" Kara said.")
Fourth up: Nick Mitchell (Norman Gentile). He decides to reprise "And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going" from Hollywood. Is he truly that one note? But heck, he's so dang entertaining, how can you not like him? Or hate him? He's an utter joke but we needed this at least for a few minutes. Simon: "I hope I'm speaking on behalf of America. I pray you do not go through to the next round. It's horrific comedy." Randy: "The vocals were definitely not happening… that was funny." Kara: "At least we remember you."
Fifth up: Allison Iraheta, a 16 year old from Los Angeles, decides to do "Alone" by Heart, a big risk considering Carrie Underwood blew it away three years ago. Ramiele, Carly and Gina have sung it, too. She has a memorable personality and honestly, I do like her a lot. She has a grainy voice, like she's already smokes two packs a day. More pitchiness. (Evokes Kelly Clarkson) But overall, well done. Considering the crap we've heard so far, it was great. Randy: "You blew it out the box." Kara: "This girl is serious. You don't even know how good you are… You have serious chops. With the right song, you could have a hit on the radio." Simon: "You're the best tonight by a clear mile. It's like the competition just started right now."
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Sixth up: Kris Allen, who is from Conway, Arkansas, hasn't gotten much airtime either. Just a week after Paula Abdul said do NOT sing Michael Jackson, he proceeds to sing "Man in the Mirror." I love this song and shockingly, he's solid. I really enjoyed his performance through and through. He had confidence and was NOT pitchy. Kara: "It still does not come close to what you did in Hollywood week. This was just the wrong song." Paula: "I"m going to disagree completely. You showed your personality… You nailed it." Simon: "I'm going to agree with Paula… I'm not going to say you're the best singer. But what you did tonight. You showed some confidence and personality." Randy: "You did it without the guitar." (NOTE: This is the first time Kara has ever gone against everybody else to that extent.) He's good but I'm not sure he'll have a real shot at the top 12, especially given the competition among the guys.
Seventh up: Megan Joy Corkrey. She goes for "Put Your Records On" by Corinne Balley Rae. She's pretty but wow, that is one ugly tattoo, uglier than anything Carly showed. Her body wiggling is awkward but she has a lovely voice. She ended a bit weak there but I like her. Paula: "You picked the right song. You're just beautiful. The camera is in love with you." Simon: "You're a funny little thing, aren't you? It started off really well, then maybe you got overexcited, you oversang the second part of the song. I hope America votes for you. You are relevant. You are current. I wish the vocals were a little bit better." Randy: "I'm interested to see you in the other rounds… the smoky jazz thing." Kara: "You're a package artist. You're very pretty. You stand out. You're unique. With the right song, you could be a breakout hit artist on the radio."
Eighth up: Matt Breitzke, the welder, picks a really dull '90s hit by Tonic "If You Could Only See." He does a perfectly faithful version. I don't think he really adds anything to the song. Simon: "I really like you…but I absolutely hated that song. It was boring. It didn't suit you." Randy: "You needed something more exciting for me." Kara: "It didn't show us any side of you." Paula agreed with everyone else.
Ninth up: Jesse Langseth, a single mom from Minneapolis, beat out Frankie Jordan in a singoff during the final 36 episode two weeks ago. She goes for "Bette Davis Eyes," a song nobody has ever song before on the show. She has that strange Mikalah Gordon enunciation but otherwise, she is a pro. I loved it! Randy: "I thought it was okay… in this round, everyone here has to blow us out of the box… it was a five-note range." Kara: "This is your best look. Your performance was slinky and sexy and interesting to watch. You took some risks you hadn't really taken through the audition." Paula: "I found you captivating." Simon: "I think you're forgettable… it was too cool for school."
Tenth up: Kai Kalama, from San Clemente, Calif., didn't get a huge amount of airtime. He goes for a classic by Jimmy Ruffen "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted." His moptop hair is more memorable than his singing, which is good but not distinctive to me. Didn't feel modern. I liked him, did not love him. Kara: "You had some pitch issues but you went out there and gave it your all. The song was a little old fashioned." Paula: "You have a lot in you. You got the chops to do well in this business." Simon: "The performance was quite corny. Something you'd hear at a wedding or hotel." Randy: "It was so safe."
Eleventh up: Mishavonna Henson from Irvine, Calif. is another person without a lot of airtime. Her "Drops of Jupiter" was perfectly good but she didn't blow me away. Something is missing but I can't quite place it. Paula: "It just didn't excite me." Simon: "It's a great song. What we're having an issue. It sums up you. You're very serious. Technically quite a good singing. Something left me really cold." Randy: "You feel so much older and you're 18.": Kara: "I didn't mind the song. I love that song. It's just you're very put together. I want you to loosen up a little bit."
Pimp spot, up 12th: Adam Lambert, from Hollywood, Calif., is Mr. Musical Theater. I always found him over the top. He goes for a little Mick Jagger. It's not my taste but I appreciate his theatrics and his vocals. Paula: "I'm watching an Adam Lambert concert. You're in a league of your own." Simon: "I'm finding this one difficult. There are parts that were excruciatingly bad and some that were brilliant. This will be one of those love it or hate it performances." Randy: "I loved it." He calls him current. "A little manic. Just don't overdo it." Kara: "Your vocal technique and ability is outrageous."
February 26th, 2009
2:00 pm
JT – "Best vocal up to that point" isn't saying much. The mating cry of a baboon would have been a better vocal than those that went before him
February 26th, 2009
2:40 pm
Almost time to wound down my day at the office and head home. Ya'll be safe, be happy, and have a very nice evening. Just be careful on the roads.
Will be here tonight for sure…… Bye for now.


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There's something in the way that the glass fits so easily within his grasp, cool and filthy and wrong. So wrong. He can taste it on his tongue as he pours the bitter liquid down his throat, swallowing against the bite and as much as he desperately wants to stop, he emphatically nods his head in acceptance of another fill.
He's lost count of the number of times he has emptied the glass, lost sight of the angelic face that swims before his blurred vision, lost the job he hadn't allowed himself to believe he wanted. Failure and loss and disappointment; it's all too much to stop himself from downing another shot, wiping the bitterness from his lips before resting his chin upon his upturned palm, contemplating his newest employment fiasco.
A snort escapes him as he remembers the words the director had candidly belayed to him, expressing apparent regret as he informed Gerard that the artwork was "not quite what they were looking for, however much talent it was clear he had." Bullshit.
There's some holes in his memory, eagerly filling themselves with the astringent liquid, but he remembers dragging himself out of the building and holing up in the first bar he found, feeling wholly unwelcome and yet completely comfortable in the dank and squalid establishment, content to drink himself into the background of life. Downing another shot he can't help the soiled smirk that says he's well on his way.
The dingy bar helps dissipate the tightness in his throat, the sting beneath his eyes and the pretty little face that swims through his thoughts. The darkness makes the time fly by, the only account realized in the number of empty glasses he can claim.
It's a good hour into the third Halloween movie, just as Michael Myers is slicing into another victim, that Mikey first notices that something is amiss with the trembling boy beside him. He considers that it could be simply out of fear, taking into account their choice of programming, however, the angel had happily sat through the first two movies, chirping and giggling his way through each bloody scene, so Mikey rules out that option, turning his body towards Frank, alarmed at the paleness of his skin; slight sweat broken out on his forehead and neck as he shakes, wide eyed and staring at the screen and Mikey might just have mistaken it for engrossment.
"Hey, Frankie? You okay?" He's hesitant to touch the angel, unsure if that's allowed exactly, but Gerard seems to handle it without determent and Frank had thrown himself into Mikey earlier in welcome; fingers barely brush the bare skin of shoulder before the boy-angel is launching himself across the couch, back pressed painfully into the corner of the room, eyes bright and fearful and too wide in a face that seems to be getting paler by the second.
"Frank? What's going on? You're freaking me out a bit here…" Mikey tries to keep his voice even, the fear at bay beneath what he hopes is a calm exterior, even if he can feel it tearing at the edges. The sight of the dark haired youth straining into the corner of the room, shaking with those wide staring eyes is enough to make Mikey dig into the pocket of his jeans, pulling his phone out and dialing quickly, eyes never leaving the trembling boy across the room.
It takes three failed attempts before he's cursing his brothers name as he tosses the phone into the abandoned cushions of the couch and making his way across the room, eyes still trained on the boy before him.
It's in vain that he tries to swallow against the lump in his throat, the fear of the unknown making his own chest feel tight and constricted beneath his hoodie, his fingers trembling at his sides.
He tries to decipher what Frank is staring so intently at, only now noticing the slight moving of his lips as if he's conversing silently with someone, the knowledge somehow failing to console.
"Frankie?" Mikey's trembling travels from his hands, up his arms, filtering its way into the rest of his body as the boy continues to stare straight ahead with too wide eyes and the silent conversation Mikey can't make out. "Frank, you're scaring the shit out of me dude…"
The scream that rips its way through the silence, past Frank's lips and assaults Mikey's ears is enough that he loses the feeling in his legs, dropping to his knees before the boy whose eyes are clamped tightly shut as the impossible sound passes past his parted lips. Mikey desperately fights the urge to clamp his hands over his ears, fights the desire to run or perhaps to join in, barely suppressing his fear beneath concern for the angel whose dropped to the ground before him, writhing on the hardwood, small body thrashing against the pain.
Expletives escape past Mikey as he struggles towards the undersized youth, twisting and straining against some force that only he seems to see or understand, the scream of obvious pain still ripping from him and Mikey barely forms a thought that perhaps he's having some sort of seizure before silence envelopes the apartment once again. If not for the fact that Frank is still on the floor breathing hard and the ringing in his own ears, Mikey might actually question his sanity.
It feels as though his very bones are trembling beneath his skin as he stares in fear and desperation and confusion at the equally shocked boy before him, though his elusive eyes stay focused elsewhere.
The crack of the front door sends Mikey scrambling to his feet, the sound too loud in the deafening silence, like cotton balls being ripped from ears.
The sight of Gerard struggling to pull his keys from the front door, barely managing to maintain his balance and giggling as he presses himself into the wall to steady himself, sends Mikey into a rage; he wants to attack his brother, wants to throw him into a wall or perhaps just hug him because he's never been so scared or angry or relieved to see someone. It's in the moments when Mikey is deciding what action to take that Gerard looks over and spots his brother trembling and Frank still on the ground, chest heaving and gasping like he can't breathe that he drops his keys to the ground, pushing himself away from the wall precariously.
"What the fuck happened?" He bypasses the younger Way, dropping inelegantly to his knees before the still shaking and gasping and pale angel-boy who hasn't moved in the past minutes, staring at the ceiling as though in desperation. Gerard's fingers immediately fit themselves into the grooves of Frank's cheeks, smoothing the damp skin, before wiping at blood beneath his nose, the red too bright against his insipid skin. He feels like he might choke, like he can't breathe as he continues to stare at the blood coating his own fingers now and there's more than terror as he moves to rake his fingers through Frank's hair as he lifts the limp boy from the floor, tightening his hold as he pulls the wilting body to his chest and he's staring, hopeless, at his brother, imploring him to weigh in on the situation but Mikey's still staring at the boy in his arms wordless and terrified.
Gerard pulls Frank from his chest; feeling as though he's holding a doll or perhaps a dead body instead of the angel-boy, anguish pulling at his features, his chest and throat too tight in the small apartment, breath mingling with the broken gasps that indicate Frank's animation.
"Frankie? What happened? Are you okay?" The angel continues staring helplessly at the ceiling, unaware of Gerard's presence, unresponsive to his touch or voice and Gerard doesn't know what to do except pull the small limp body from the floor and place him in bed, wrapping the blankets around him and kissing his forehead, whispering reassurance and apologies as one large, fat droplet frees itself from the spidery cage of his dark eyelashes and cuts a jagged path down his blanched cheek. Hesitant fingers brush it away before stepping into the hallway where Mikey is pressing into the wall, still trembling and breathing hard enough to induce a panic attack.
No words are spoken as Gerard brews coffee for the brothers, his own hands unsteady beneath the alcohol and the fear. Mikey hovers in the doorway of the kitchen, wringing his thin fingers, his eyes averted and darting though he seems reluctant to leave Gerard's own sight.
Handing the youngest Way the cup of bitter liquid Gerard doesn't know where to start, can physically feel the fear washing off his brother, can feel the way it's choking him. They drink the blistering substance in silence, both absorbed in their own fear and confusion, until Gerard finally clears his constricted throat, placing his mug onto the counter with more force than he intended.
"Mikey…I-" Words abandon Gerard, leaving him floundering in panic for a moment until he's able to calm himself enough to continue. "What happened?" He can sense his forged calm slipping, fear clawing at his mirage of control as he contemplates the possibilities.
Mikey avoids his eyes, hands wrapped too tightly around his own mug, knuckles white against the strain. "There was something here Gee…" His voice is barely loud enough to hear but the words seem to reverberate in Gerard's scull. "Something was hurting him…"
Thoughts?? What/who do you think was in the apartment? What do they want with Frank and why do they keep coming?
I'd be interested to hear your take on it!!


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The Willamette Radio Workshop is proud to partner with Washington State University Vancouver's Creative Media and Digital Culture program (WSUV, CMDC) to present a one of a kind event at Vancouver's historic Kiggins Theater, A Steam Punk version of Jules Verne's Around the World in 80 Day's, adapted by Cynthia J. McGean. Wednesday August 6th at 7pm (doors open at 6) WRW presents a new twist on a classic adventure story. The bet to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days still remains, but we have kicked it up a notch as they like to say. We have brought in Phileas Fogg's own "Q" (Aida Lovelace, the Countess Lovelace, the only legitimate heir to Byron and the first computer programer. I'm serious, follow the link.) Dirigibles, submersibles, new stops along the way, romance, buffalo and elephants. That's why they call this one of the greatest adventures of all time.
Plus, we will have live tweets that YOU the audience will vote to decide which route Phileas and Passepartout will take next. We will have projections, a photo booth in the lobby and a fine collection of beer and wine and Vancouver's BEST popcorn. And the Around the City in 8 Days treasure hunt.
Following the show, the amazingly talented students at WSUV CMDC program will present "Chronicles: stories of the past, present & future". Their work explores transmedial storytelling experiences using the Jules Verne original novel. The student's generated from Professor Brenda Grell's course, Design and Composition, and Dr. John Barber's course, Digital Storytelling.
WRW has assembled a wonderful cast and crew as always. The cast includes Suzan Zeitlin, John Monteverde, Phil Rudolph, Dino de AElfweald and David Ian.
The Foley crew has David Ian and Dino de AElfweald and a special guest or two.
Original Music by Bennet Bailey.
Sound Design by Marc Rose
Live Sound and Recording by D. Neal Blake and Phillip Bursch.
Projections by Joe Medina.
Special Technology by Jamie Lawson.
Speacial thanks to John Barber, Dene Grigar, Amalia Vacca, Dan Wyatt, the Kiggins Theater, Ollin Productions, Dry Smoke and Whispers and all the Chronicles students.
As usual the show is directed by Sam A. Mowry and he plays Phileas. Check this out, because it is like nothing you've seen or heard before.


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Threat Description
O97M/Tristate is a VBA macro virus that is able to infect three Office 97 applications: Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.
Automatic Disinfection
Allow F-Secure Anti-Virus to disinfect the relevant files.
For more general information on disinfection, please see Removal Instructions.
Technical Details
When the virus activates in Word, it will first check if the global template is already infected. If this is not the case, it will disable the built-in macro virus protection for both Excel and Word. It does not, however, disable macro virus protection for PowerPoint. The virus also removes all the existing macros from the Word's global template.
Then it performs a check if there is a file named "Book1." at the Excel's startup directory. If the file is present, it assumes that Excel is already infected, but if the file is not present it launches Excel and saves an infected worksheet to the startup directory.
Finally it attempts to infect the "Blank Presentation" template in PowerPoint. The virus will launch PowerPoint and check if it is already infected by checking the existence of the module named "Triplicate". If the module is not found it will add an invisible shape to the first slide and copies itself to the template.
The infection process is similar in all three applications while the activation differs in every application. In Word it will activate when a document is closed as mentioned above. In Excel it activates when the infected workbook is deactivated and in PowerPoint there is a 1/7 chance that it will activate when the invisible shape is clicked with a mouse.
This virus does not have a payload but it will intentionally remove all macros from Word's global template.
The following text is visible in all infected documents:
<!--1nternal--> Triplicate v0.1 /1nternal
This variant almost indentical with O97M/Tristate.A. There is some minor modifications in the virus code and the visible text has been changed to:
<!--1nternal--> Triplicate v0.21 /1nternal
This variant slightly modified from O97M/Tristate.A, and the text in the virus code has been changed to:
<!--1nternal--> Triplicate v0.2 /1nternal
O97M/Tristate.F is partially modified variant of O97M/Tristate.C. The modification causes that this variant is unable to infect PowerPoint from Excel. However, the infection of Excel is functional from Word.
O97M/Tristate.H is a slightly modified variant from O97M/Tristate.C. This variant infects the global template every time when an infected document is closed, regardless of its contents.
O97M/Tristate.I is functionally identical with O97M/Tristate.C.
O97M/Tristate.L is functionally identical with O97M/Tristate.C.
O97M/Tristate.W is functionally identical with O97M/Tristate.C.
O97M/Tristate.X is almost identical with O97M/Tristate.C, except instead of disabling the built-in macro virus protection it enables it.
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The Littlest Victims of Obamacare
The Littlest Victims of Obamacare
by Michelle Malkin
Creators Syndicate
Copyright 2010
It's time for America's youth to buckle up and take a rough ride on Reality Highway. For the past two years, President Obama has promised our children the moon, stars, rainbows, unicorns and universal health care for all. But the White House Santa's cradle-to-grave entitlement mandates are a spectacularly predictable bust.
Don't take it from me. Take it from Obamacare's own biggest cheerleaders.
Late last month, the Service Employees International Union informed dues-paying members of its behemoth 1199 affiliate in New York that it was dropping its health care coverage for children. That's right. A radical leftist union, not an evil Republican corporation, is abandoning the young 'uns to cut costs.
More than 30,000 low-wage families will be affected, according to The Wall Street Journal. Who's to blame? SEIU 1199 benefits manager Mitra Behroozi singled out oppressive new state and federal regulations, including the much-ballyhooed Obamacare rule forcing insurers to cover dependents well into their 20s:
"…(N)ew federal health-care reform legislation requires plans with dependent coverage to expand that coverage up to age 26," Behroozi explained in an Oct. 22 letter to members. "Our limited resources are already stretched as far as possible, and meeting this new requirement would be financially impossible."
In a related development, over the past several months several insurers across California, Colorado, Ohio and Missouri have dropped child-only plans because of Obamacare-induced premium increases. Untold tens of thousands of families who purchase their plans in the private individual health market will be affected.
Let us pause for a moment to ruminate on this wholly man-caused disaster. To sell Obamacare and manufacture support, desperate Democrats pandered to the college set and their parents. Former SEIU chief Andy Stern specifically touted the unfunded kiddie insurance mandate as a strategic selling point, telling the Washington Post early this year that the lobbying and public relations campaign would be "helped by which parts of the bill go into effect immediately. It's hard to talk about things that'll happen in 2019. But if you can say to people that if your kid is 26 years old, you can keep him on your insurance plan? … They get that."
Some 20 states had already passed legislation requiring insurers to cover adult children before the federal rule was imposed. Citing results in New Jersey, Wisconsin and elsewhere, many critics pointed to how such top-down benefits mandates were driving up the cost of insurance and limiting access instead of expanding it. In response, top SEIU thug Dennis Rivera accused Obamacare opponents of "terrorist tactics" in a conference call earlier this spring with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.
Now, confronted with the thorny allocation of scarce resources, profligate money managers at the SEIU are dropping thousands of kids' health coverage because they, too, can't afford to foot the bill imposed by the president whom their union bosses spent more than $60 million to elect. And SEIU's Rivera is nowhere to be found.
The SEIU also pumped tens of millions of dollars in union funds directly into the campaign for Obamacare. Workers regurgitated White House talking points hyping increased access, lower premiums and peace of mind for the working class. SEIU 1199 — which is now cutting off health care coverage to children whose parents work in the health care industry of all industries — was at the forefront of those D.C.-directed "reform" rallies. The same militant leaders of SEIU 1199 sent hordes of their workers on buses to an anti-tea party rally convened by Comedy Central clowns in October, while their benefits and pension funds eroded.
Yes, the union road to hell is paved with workers' own hard-earned dues money. All hail progressivism!
How far we've come from the halcyon moment when President Obama rallied young college students at George Mason University in Virginia in March. To wild applause, he pledged: "If you buy a new plan, there won't be lifetime or restrictive annual limits on the amount of care you receive from your insurance companies. (Applause.) And by the way, to all the young people here today, starting this year if you don't have insurance, all new plans will allow you to stay on your parents' plan until you are 26 years old. (Applause.)"
Cue bitter laughter here. As I reported two weeks ago, more than 111 unions (including two SEIU affiliates), companies and insurers have now secured federal waivers to escape the first provision Obama mentioned to the George Mason University students. And more financially strapped union affiliates like SEIU 1199 will undoubtedly be canceling children's coverage to escape the costs tied to Obama's second vow.
For the kiddie human shields who helped the Democrats dig their own ditch, reality bites. Live and learn.
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It's pretty well a standard with the group I ride with. The 21 oz version is great to have for fitting in the back cage on a mountain bike since the 24 oz version is too tall. Other than that use, I don't see why you wouldn't get the 24 oz version, but I digress. Great, easy to use top that can lock which is a nice feature, by spinning the area right below the nipple. I always forget to unlock it though but it's nice to be able to lock it when you go to shake up stuff pre-ride. I prefer the non-insulated version to the insulated one because the insulated one, while great in theory, doesn't have enough of a lip for the bottle cages on my bike to grab onto well. The end result is several bounce outs in rides, which is always a pain to chase back on from. End result is I keep coming back to this bottle and it's 24 oz version. I probably have 10 of them and they area all I use. Super simple. You can either suck or squeeze to get water out but they seem to be much less likely to leak than the cheapies.Pros: Great design, Build quality, Lasts forever, Ease of use
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This bottle doesn't drip or leak and is easy to use while on the move. It doesn't retain tastes from your last beverage either. Definately my favorite bottle!
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I like that I taste only my water or other beverage instead of plastic.Instead of the traditional pop up spout this bottle has what I would describe as a dial to go from on to off.I turn that dial on while its still in the bottle cage prior to drinking otherwise I've found it necessary to sit up in the saddle andtake my hands off the bars to operate the dial from closed to drink mode.
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Can't even compare to the cheap freebie water bottles. The valve on this is stellar. Whether you squeeze the bottle itself or suck on it little if any mess. My only concern when i first purchased was how to keep it clean. It's proven to be as easy as any other bottle to keep clean. Have 3 i keep in rotation on my bike.Pros: Great design, Build quality, Performance
The positive shut off valve is great!. No more sticky drips.
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Munchkin HX leak---what are my options? (16 Posts)
Nom_Deplume October 12, 2013 @ 4:57 PM
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Munchkin HX leak---what are my options?Homeowner here. Opened up my Munchkin (2004) for its annual cleaning, to see a thin spray of water from about ten o'clock. I have drained the system, but it is getting cold tonight here. What are my options?
Can a pinhole in a HX be repaired?
If not, will warranty replacement (HTP pays 50%) take days, and is it worth it?
If I should get a new boiler, I can't afford a Viessmann. What do you recommend? Should I walk away from mod con? I don't need this!
Thank you very much for your advice!
nicholas bonham-carter October 12, 2013 @ 5:31 PM
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Strange water chemistry?Contact your local water company, and see what the chemical analysis is. Some areas have excessive chlorides which attack the heat exchanger. Someone here should be able to spot whether your water has a problem, and could recommend an alternative.--NBCThis post was edited by an admin on October 14, 2013 11:03 PM.
Nom_Deplume October 12, 2013 @ 6:23 PM
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but can it be repaired?Thanks...our water is good Lake Michigan water.
Can the HX be replaced as a routine maintenance procedure?
Can I put some solder (the stuff used for copper) on the area of the leak, and thus keep it going until Monday or Tuesday?
hot rod October 12, 2013 @ 8:38 PM
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tough to solder stainlesswithout special flux and the correct solder. A replacement is the best option.
What does the HX look like? Is the stainless discolored, or plugged between the coils? was it serviced every year.
In some cases the HX will fail if they have been overheated caused by improper flow, air lock, or mineral build up inside the HX tubes.
I have had good luck with that style HX in various brands of boilers. proper installation and routine inspection makes a difference.
Alan (California Radiant) Forbes October 13, 2013 @ 1:39 PM
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You might tryepoxy to fix the leak until you come up with a solution. I see for sale in hardware stores specifically for fixing water leaks and from what I've seen from weekend warriors (homeowners), it works.Often wrong, never in doubt.
Nom_Deplume October 13, 2013 @ 2:24 PM
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epoxy, and questionsYes, I thought of using "JB Weld steel reinforced epoxy" (rated to 550F) as a temporary measure. But unlike other homeowners' leaks, in this case I am putting the epoxy over a flame, and epoxy doesn't conduct heat too well and so will get hot (although steel-filled epoxy should be slightly better). Will it be OK?
The HX is badly discolored. It does get vacuumed out and CLR'd each year. But over a year a lot of coffee grounds collect...I don't know if the stuff leaches out from the HX.
1. How long will it take a pro to replace an HX? 2 hrs? 8 hrs?
2. Is there any place in Chicago that would stock this part, or would I have to drive to Milwaukee (Hot Water Products)? I'm desperate...we have an important event at our house Wednesday.
Many thanks to all for the help!
kcopp October 13, 2013 @ 5:11 PM
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Its a full day......job and pretty much the whole boiler.
Ironman October 14, 2013 @ 10:47 AM
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Heat Ex.That style heat ex. (Gianonno) requires more than just vacuuming. You have to take a credit card and clean out the crevices between the tubes.
If the heat ex. is discolored, then you're probably scaled up on the water side which would come from excessive make up water being introduced because of a leak(s) on the system.
I don't know where to tell you in the Chicago area to find the heat ex. or who to recommend. It may have to be ordered from HTP directly.
Personally, I would recommend replacing the boiler if you can afford it. I would look at the Lochinvar WHN wall hung, the Triangle Tube, or the Dunkirk/Utica Laser Tube. They all have a superior heat exchanger design which is also virtually self cleaning. Don't take that claim to the extreme though; yearly maintenance should still be done.
Make sure all system leaks are found and repaired or else you'll be back to the same place in matter of time.Bob Boan
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Nom_Deplume October 14, 2013 @ 11:35 AM
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no makeup waterThanks for the reply. There's no makeup water...it is shut off and the pressure held just fine (until the HX leaked).
I'm told the entire boiler must be replaced. I would love to get rid of the el cheapo Munchkin, but I don't get warranty coverage (50%) unless I buy another HTP product. Plus they apparently still sell the identical model so drop-in replacement, no repiping necessary. So not having to spend thousands of dollars makes it a a tough call. The alternate models you recommended sound good.
hot rod October 14, 2013 @ 12:35 PM
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is it piped correctly?Primary/ secondary or with a hydro-separator? If it is discolored it probably has had inadequate flow. if you do replace it be sure it is getting required flow.
That style HX can, and does last 15 years or more without breakdowns if they are maintained properly.
The brown coffee grounds is by products of the fuel and air combustion. Some present that, others not, but the build up between the loops of the HX coils need to be clear for the heat to transfer.
Here is an example of an abused HX, not a manufacturer defect.
nicholas bonham-carter October 14, 2013 @ 12:35 PM
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Boiler replacementThis would be a good time to check your building heatl-oss, just make sure your replacement is the right size. The SlantFin app for smartphones make it easy.--NBC
Nom_Deplume October 14, 2013 @ 10:30 PM
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why?Why check heat loss? I know how my gas consumption varies with degree days, so i know my heat loss exactly.
The problem with heat loss calculations is that they vastly over-estimate the heat loss.
Ironman October 14, 2013 @ 12:53 PM
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Flow IssueIt's definitely a flow issue as Hot Rod mentioned. Whether it's improper pumping/piping or scale build up. Or both.
If you could post some good pics of the near boiler piping and give the pump model and boiler size, we can tell if that's correct.
If HTP doesn't want the heat ex. back, then cut it open and see what the water side looks like.
Also, the most important thing is getting a qualified installer/services for whatever brand you choose.Bob Boan
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Nom_Deplume October 14, 2013 @ 3:35 PM
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waterMany thanks for the helpful responses.
Of course it has good primary-secondary piping; absolutely no problem with the piping so I won't post a photo. But I can't say if the flow was good. The boiler is supposed to sense flow, no? I should have looked at the water to see if it was brown, but I didn't think about it.
I like the Triangle Tube Prestige recommendation, but I collect the 50% warranty reimbursement only if I buy another HTP product. What about the HTP Elite FT: isn't the hardware basically the same as the TT?
Ironman October 14, 2013 @ 6:30 PM
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Elite FTThe Elite FT has the fire tube heat exchanger, the regular Elite has the same Gianonni heat exchanger that you have now.
The fire tube design greatly reduces the head loss that the Gio produces and in many cases reduces or even eliminates the need for the large primary circ. That needs to be calculated and confirmed on site though, as each system is different.
I'd go with the fire tube, hands down.Bob Boan
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Henry October 14, 2013 @ 4:26 PM
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ExchangerThe heat exchangers that we have replaced this past year were discolored and blocked. I have seen many problematic installs that had flow rate problems. They use the same size pipe as the boiler connections. WRONG! One needs to know the flow rate required and size accordingly. They size the pump for a 35 Deg Delta T, assuming they will get better efficiency. WRONG, use a max of 30 deg with the proper pipe sizing for the flow rate. Wrong pipe sizing = wrong flow rates. We see this so often on trouble shooting other peoples installs. Some of them will not fir 100% because of insufficient flow.
The coffee cruds usually happen in propane installs or badly adjusted burners.


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Kanye West's menswear collaboration with APC sold out within a matter of hours. The capsule collection went on sale yesterday via the brand's website – which crashed under the heavy stream of traffic.
The line – which features T-shirts, sweatshirts and jeans – is now available for pre-order, although it's not known exactly when the second drop is expected. The collaboration was two years in the making. See the whole collection after the jump.
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Jets Nation: Jace Amaro
Newly drafted tight end Jace Amaro discusses being taken by the New York Jets.
I am hearing a solid mid round wr to keep an eye for the jets is Walter Powell. Anyone know anything about him? I read on a few sites, that he would be a real good pick.
The concern on Amaro from some scouts is that he was from a spread offense that mass produced passes all over the place and that he was a product of this type of offense. Also his speed is over 4.7 and they say he has trouble separating from defenders. They are concerned that he might not transition nearly as well to the NFL.
I am not saying this is true and to be honest, I dont know much about him. He seems to have the receiving skills and size and hopefully the rest will follow. I think for the majority of the season until the kid catches on , Cumby is the man. The Jets style of offense seems opposite than what the kid had in college. The Jets will be a primarily run team with dink and dunks to move the chanis as they dont have downfield burners to move defenses back. I hope the kid can adjust. Decker will get a lot of attention, so maybe Amaro , Kerley and Cumby can do some damage.
Texas Tech posted this about Amaro
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What's behind the 2014 federal budget
Way back in the mists of time, there was an Ottawa bureau chief for Global News by the name of Doug Small. In 1989, he obtained a copy of the federal budget prior to its public release by then-Finance Minister Michael Wilson. He was not only criminally charged with possession of stolen property, his case went to trial.
These days, it's the government that does most of the pre-budget leaking — a practice that started with Liberal Finance Minister Paul Martin. Mr. Martin's rationale — which has only gained credence in the days of information technology — was that financial markets don't handle surprises well.
To avoid jolting surprises and to ensure the politics of support and inclusion, he also began the custom of quasi-public consultation with a broad range of industry associations, accounting firms, corporate and labour leaders.
Given the proximity to the 2015 federal election, there's no surprise that the government has forecast a modest $2.9 billion deficit for the next fiscal year, down from $5.5 billion (demonstrating its prudence, it's also setting aside $3 billion for a "rainy day").
Then there's the decision to sell off the remaining shares of General Motors at a tidy profit (demonstrating its acumen and the fact it stepped up to save Canadian jobs in a crisis).
Neither is anyone likely to make much of a meal — at least politically — of spending on further infrastructure improvements, skills training, the expansion of Internet service in the information age or increasing cigarette taxes.
Furthermore, it was all done in a tone designed to under-promise and over-deliver. Expectation management, after all, is the name of the game in the public and private sector.
But it's also a budget that fully reflects the Tories' focus on its traditional Western Canadian and rural voter base as well as its new-found pillar, the suburban immigrant population.
In their recent book, The Big Shift, Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson discuss how the Conservative Party's core focus on low taxes, sound finances and law-and-order values resonate with the increasingly affluent — and increasingly large — population of "strivers" who are first- or second-generation Canadians.
"In other words, New Canada — suburban, immigrant, multicultural, middle class — found common cause with Old Canada — the white and often rural stock who are descendants of settler culture," they write.
For this peculiar demographic combination, the ability to manage the economy is a top priority. And that's clearly reflected in new spending that totals a very modest $700 million.
Despite all the weeks of strategic leaks and heavy-handed foreshadowing, however, there are still lots of surprises attached to federal budgets. That's because over the past few years, each one has formed part of a legislative grab-bag known as an omnibus bill.
Sure, we were warned in advance about things like spending on infrastructure stimulus, rural Internet initiatives, and apprenticeship and internship programs this year. But given this government's penchant for massive budget omnibus bills, there may still be surprises yet to come.
Increasingly, these bills have been used to push through everything from copyright legislation to major amendments to environmental protection standards to public service compensation and pension changes.
This highly contentious practice began in the days of fragile minority governments, when endless debate made it tough for the Conservatives to get anything approved in Parliament.
Instead of introducing separate bills related to various proposed policy initiatives or changes, the Tories bundled them all up into one giant package for debate and approval. In order to pass the money part of the bill, Opposition parties have had to hold their noses and take what comes with it — often long after the budget part has been revealed. Either that, or the government would fall on a non-confidence motion (something triggered by failure to approve a budget) and everyone would be plunged into an election.
Of course, this time around, there's already an election in the cards next year. But no party seeking re-election wants to give their opponents much to shoot at. As this budget clearly demonstrates.
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In just a few days, it's a day of hearts and flowers as we celebrate Valentine's Day—so to help you out a little, we wanted to provide a little help in finding the perfect place to take that special someone for a night of romance.
- Looking for some romantic Italian in the Bridgewater area? Try , on Route 22 in Bridgewater, which will have a smaller menu than usual that includes stuffed chicken, veal scallopini, filet of sole, salmon, filet mignon and a few other dishes. For reservations, call 908-725-9300.
- Uproot Restaurant, at 9 Mt. Bethel Road in Warren, is offering special dinner values on Valentine's Day, including complementary roses and some special menu items you won't find anywhere else. A special dessert menu will include New York style cheesecake served with red velvet sponge cake, and you can order "aphrodisiac cocktails" from the bar. Make your reservations at 908-834-8194.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Police Department named Mickel Hoback "Officer of the Year" in 2007. Two years later, the Iraq war veteran was fired for having post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Festival of the Four Winds
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Festival of the Four Winds in Norman is a celebration of the art and culture of tribal nations in Oklahoma. Held at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of National History on the University of Oklahoma campus, it is the free and open to the public. It is guaranteed to be a day full of the cultural exchange of traditional art, music and dance celebrating each tribes diversity. Attendees will learn about Native American nations through experiencing elements that define cultures including various art forms, language and story telling. Children will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on art ...
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Williamson traditional afternoon tea
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Full of flavour tea from our own Kenyan farms. Rainforest Alliance Certified. Traditional Afternoon from Williamson Tea is a black tea blend that is full of flavour and specially grown on our own Kenyan farms. It is 100% natural and we only use the finest tips, just the bud and the top two leaves. This tasty yet refreshing tea can be enjoyed at any time throughout the day. Williamson Tea. Tea Farmers Since 1869. Williamson Tea is a family owned business with over 140 years of experience in the art of growing, selecting and blending fine teas. We care deeply about our tea and the people who grow it. All the tea in this pack is entirely grown using sustainable farming methods and we ensure all our people work in good conditions and earn a decent living. We are Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance certified.
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This world-class beach resort has been the playground of rich Europeans for years…yet there are plenty of ocean-view homes for sale for less than $100,000. This doesn't surprise us. Our recently released Annual Retirement Index puts this country in third place when it comes to bargain real estate…and ranks it fourth overall in terms of world's top retirement havens.
The country is Uruguay and the world-class resort is Punta del Este. But it's not only Punta where you can find bargain property prices—the rest of the country is affordable, too. Uruguay ranked 16th last year in our Retirement Index, but this year it rocketed to fourth place.
This diverse country, situated along the coast between Argentina and Brazil, scores high marks across the board in all categories (Special Benefits for Retirees, Cost of Living, Culture, Health, Infrastructure, Safety, and Climate)…but it scores its highest points (90) in our Real Estate category.
Property here is great value. In Punta del Este you will find a world-class beach with ocean-view homes for sale for less than $100,000.
Punta del Este is—by far—the number one destination in Uruguay. It's first with international buyers, first with tourists, and first with investors. And with good reason. Simply put, Punta del Este—while more expensive than elsewhere in the country—is where our Roving Latin America Editor believes you'll get the highest quality of life for the money. And that equals value. He should know—he has lived here for the past two years.
Its capital, Montevideo, is like an old-world European city with its kept buildings, fine restaurants, and international ambiance. Here are some recent property examples we found in the city:
Located in Ciudad Vieja, an apartment that's ready to move into is for sale for $95,000. The property is on the sixth floor and overlooks the sea. It has three bedrooms and a bathroom on 1,000 square feet, along with central heating and garage space for one car.
In the center of town, you could buy another sixth-floor apartment with a view of the sea. It's a roomy 1,200 square feet, with three bedrooms, two new bathrooms, and a terrace. The air-conditioning and central heating make it comfortable year-round. This apartment, which is in impeccable condition, is rented out through March 2009. The asking price is $70,000.
And you can buy fixer-uppers in the city for much less than $60,000.
Uruguay is a good place to live and invest and—thanks to the spillover of the Argentina financial crisis—a place where your dollar still goes a long way.
If you leave the beaches and venture into Uruguay's interior, you'll find properties for much less. In Trienta y Tres, a town of 30,000 people, large colonial homes sell for $60,000.
In the city of Salto, situated 300 miles north of Montevideo,we recently found a colonial home for sale with 17 bedrooms and two courtyards for $85,000. Salto is Uruguay's second largest city and boasts a number of fine restaurants, theater, a large university, an airport, and plenty of shopping.
Uruguay enjoys warm summers and crisp winters, with no extreme temperatures. Because of its mild climate, the country is pleasant throughout the year. And apart from the great climate and bargain real estate, Uruguayans are friendly people, who tend to show unlimited patience—both in person and on the road. This adds to the relaxed feeling of the country.
This small South American country is sure to enchant you with its cordiality, sociability, and courtesy. The atmosphere is warm, relaxed, and hospitable…you're sure to feel at ease from the moment you arrive.
Laura Sheridan
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We have some good news for you if you are especially interested in Uruguay;We have just finished updating Uruguay: The Owner's Manual, and it's jam-packed with the most excellent real estate bargains across the country as well as information on banking, tax, and everything you need to know to make Uruguay your new home. Go here to see what the new Uruguay: The Owner's Manual has to offer.
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It's been two years since the July 22 attacks in Oslo and on Utøya island in Norway. Prime minister Jens Stoltenberg took part in a memorial service in Oslo earlier today, giving a speech. More updates about today's activities are available on Aftenposten's website.
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Apple was granted a patent that would prevent photos and videos from being taken in particular locations. Other restrictions include forcing the camera to go to sleep so it can't be used at all.
Movie theaters will probably be the first to use this feature, however, I can't imagine the government wont use it to prevent us from communicating with each other or taking video during protests.


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Violent Crimes detectives are sorting out suspects and victims in a two-event incident Wednesday in Downtown Savannah that left a homeless man in critical condition.
Downtown Precinct officers from the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department responded to a reported traffic accident in the 500 block of West Oglethorpe Avenue about 1:12 p.m. to find Zebedee Legree, 60, unconscious on the sidewalk.
He had been struck by a green Lexus SUV driven by Rhett Manning, 31, of the 1600 block of Chevy Chase Road.
Witnesses told police that Legree and another male had been running west in the eastbound lanes of Oglethorpe with the Lexus behind them being driven against the direction of traffic when the car ran over Legree. The other man ran from the scene.
Manning told police he had been flagged down by the two men who asked for money a few blocks away. When he attempted to give them money, one of the men grabbed his cash and the two men ran away and he pursued them.
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Booker, one of Britain's leading wholesalers, has developed a new sandwich range with a 14 day shelf life.
Sandwiches are among the nation's favourite snacks with the sandwich industry worth an estimated £2.8bn.
Booker has found a niche in the market with its bionic sandwich but will it be a hit with consumers?
The super sandwiches, which will retail at £1.49, come in an array of flavours including chicken and bacon, ham and cheese and chicken tikka in addition to cheese and onion and cheese ploughmans.
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The sandwiches will be made from wholemeal bread, which has been chosen for its longevity, and will not feature any perishable ingredients.
The main ingredients are all mixed with mayonnaise, which is slightly more acidic than normal mayonnaise and has a lower pH, to stop the fillings from deteriorating.
Ray Boggiana, the food technologist who helped design and develop the sandwich range, also highlighted that lettuce and tomatoes have been omitted because of their tendency to go soggy.
The main method for enhancing the shelf life of the sandwiches is down to basic food technology.
Oxygen is removed from the snack's packaging and replaced with nitrogen and carbon dioxide as part of the protective atmosphere packaging.
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2. The book's release date is May 4, 2010.
3. It is already on Amazon, but the title is wrong — I promise, promise it won't be called "Nine Innings With Dad" — and the number of pages are wrong. (Unless the brown package says, "Destroy the last-third of this draft," it's going to be a lot more than 288 pages. Sorry.)
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A mix from the archives I put together for the lovely ladies at Welcome to My Beach Bar in Sydney Australia in 2012.
Hope to get back to play at another of their parties very soon.
Love and sunshine, AO xo
In case you missed it, bells got a look in on Pete Tong's BBC Radio 1 show earlier this year.
Getting eclectic
This is Emma. You may know her as ALLEY OOP…
I sat down with the legends at DJ Mag Aus for a chat the other week. Here are some kind words from them & a few thoughts from yours truly xx
Artist: Alley Oop
Title: Bells EP
Label: Exotic Refreshment
Cat#: EXRD087
Format: Digital
Commercial Release Date: 13th January 2014
Genre: Deep House, Nu Disco
Mastering: Exotic Refreshment - our offer: www.exoticrefreshment.com/mastering
1. Alley Oop - Bells (Original Mix)
2. Alley Oop - Bells (Nicc Johnson & Tikki Tembo Remix)
3. Alley Oop - Bells (Daniel Fernandes Remix)
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Animal Trainer: "original version is phenomenal…tonite on repeat…gonna test this one 4 sure!"
Betoko: "fanx!"
Robert Owens: "Cool tracks"
Tensnake: "Smooth deep house! thank you"
The Mekanism: "Thanks for the music."
Pete Tong: "Alley Oop!"
Oliver Schories: "Daniel Fernandes stands out for me. Thx"
Raxon: "nice original"
Ibiza Global Radio (Jose Maria Ramon): "nice! will play it on Ibiza Global Radio, thanks!"
Amine Edge: "thx!"
Benoit (Tsugi Magazin): "original for me"
Chris Luzz, Stranjjur: "nice release! dope original also really digging the nicc johnson and tikki tembo remix."
Miguel, Ibiza Global Radio (Radio, ES): "Fantastic grroving tracks. Support in especial to my friend Nicc & Tikki. Gracias"
Giom: "great release!"
Shivers*: "Toooop work from the sweetest Oop!! xx"
Richie Hawtin: "downloaded for r hawtin"
Ibiza Soulstic Music: "downloading for ISM. nice vibes"
Nibc: "Nice one from Alley Oop! Feelin the original. thanks!!"
Jay West: "will check thanks!"
Boss Axis: "Smooth and groovy sounds! We like them all."
Dilby: "Both remixes are nice. Thanks"
Mijk Van Dijk: "Wow, really like Bells (Nicc Johnson & Tikki Tembo Remix)! Super-nice-dirty-deep-groovey House music!"
Sleazy McQueen: "yeah, that Original mix is really cool!"
Grum: "Original of Bells is great…thanks"
WD2N: "Both remix are fantastic! Full support"
Framewerk: "Loving Both The Original And Daniel Fernandes Mixes Here Very Nice :)"
Eluize aka Alley Oop: "Super happy it's found it's way into the light. Thanks for the support Exotic Refreshment fam! xx"
Hannes Fischer: "original mix is nice!"
Animal Picnic: "Loving Danel Fernandes remix !! thanks for the promo"
Sourge: "good deep stuff, thanks!"
Calin, Tunnel FM (Radio, SE): "Cool sounds guys, will support. Thanks"
Tunnel FM: "all 3 mixes are awesome, like them all.. absolutely support, Thanks!"
Laurent, Different (Radio F): "The 2 remixes are nice for me. Nice stuff on them. Will play & Full Support."
Andre Langenfeld (Fritz): "will try the fernandes mix, original is nice too. thanks!"
Mirko, Party Groove (Radio, IT): "Bomb!!!! Nicc Johnson & Tikki Tembo for me!!!"
Riyaz , DIVERSIONS (Radio CA): "feelin' the seductive original mix!"
John P (westradio.gr): "great ep! will play on west radio! thanks"
Jason, Deep Soul Maison (Radio UK): "Nice ep. I'll see what I can do"
Bruno Dietel (Radio Fritz): "outstanding outstanding nicc johnson remix!"
Franksen (You FM Clubnight): "ups, thats sweet!"
Digital FM: "Nice Music! Tnx DFM"
Kiko, Doce Pulgadas (Radio, ES): "DOWNLOADING FOR DOCEPULGADAS"
Marcio, Global Communication (Radio PO): "The original thanks"
Deepology: "great release! will support"
Chinea, Canarias Radio (Radio, ES): "nice music"
Kev Obrien: "nice EP, cool melodic hypnotic vibes.. will try the nicc johnson & tikki rmx"


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