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Realtors feel the heat
A Competition Bureau investigation could force changes on the real estate industry.
Pierre Olivier has been smiling a lot lately. The Quebec actuary recently inked a deal to sell his Ville de St-Leonard condominium. Since he sold the $185,000 property himself, Olivier saved the $10,000 or so in fees he would have paid a real estate agent.
"It went well," says Olivier, who got close to a dozen responses to an ad he placed on the Internet. "I showed the condo to several people and got two offers. I finally accepted one, which is conditional on the buyer obtaining financing."
Olivier isn't alone in bypassing Canada's real estate agent industry. More than half of Quebecers do so, as do many Canadians.
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The good news for those do-it-yourselfers is that their lives could get a lot easier. In recent weeks, a Competition Bureau investigation into the Canadian Real Estate Association's, or CREA's, Multiple Listing Service, or MLS, which accounts for a large majority of the country's real estate transactions, has been coming to a head. The two organizations are now in negotiations, which could eventually broaden the range of options available to for sale by owner, or FSBO, sellers, including easing their access to the MLS.
A long history of investigation
Independent and discount home sellers that bypass the real estate agent industry have long had to do without access to the MLS, a vast online repository of properties for sale that shoppers across the country can consult, that significantly eases their searches.
A CREA spokeswoman denied rumors that the database would be opened to everyone. "Recent media reports have inaccurately reported that a proposed resolution would result in members of the public being able to grant access to the MLS to list their homes for sale without the involvement of a CREA member. This is incorrect," says Alyson Fair.
That said, the Competition Bureau has had long-running concerns with the way CREA members operate. As early as the 1980s, a bureau investigation uncovered clear-cut evidence of anti-competitive conduct by the real estate industry. These included attempts to standardize commission rates and splits, unreasonable restrictions on advertising, prohibitions against using incentives and unwarranted requirements for membership in the industry group.
By all indications, anti-competitive practices continue even today. "We have complaints from Realtors that CREA restrictions require consumers to pay for services that they do not want or need, so they can list their homes on MLS," says Greg Scott, a Competition Bureau spokesman. Scott refused to comment further on the specifics of the matter other than to say that it is standard practice for the bureau to work with organizations when there is a competition problem.
Good news for consumers and FSBOs
Any moves that broaden access to the MLS could also be good news for consumers, because these would almost certainly put pricing pressure on the country's real estate agents, who many argue add far less value to real estate sales transactions in today's Internet era than they once did.
Reaction to the Competition Bureau's investigation has been mixed. "CREA does not agree with the commissioner's conclusions, either as a matter of fact or of law," says Fair, who confirmed that the two organizations were involved in ongoing settlement discussions. "That said, CREA has indicated its desire to be responsive to concerns expressed by the Competition Bureau (and has) determined that it will pursue a consensual resolution subject to member support."
According to one industry veteran, the investigation is a lot of fuss about nothing. "I am all for free competition, but the MLS is not as crucial for home sellers as it once was," says Robert Beaudoin, vice-president (sales) at real estate broker Proprio Direct. "With the advent of the Internet, there are so many free and/or inexpensive ways that sellers can advertise their property that there is no one right solution for everyone."
That said, negotiations between the Competition Board and CREA will likely broaden the options available to FSBOs. Even if CREA refuses to buckle down and allow do-it-yourselfers direct access to the MLS, the listing fees will almost certainly come down. FSBOs may also eventually able to access the MLS indirectly, by using a discount broker.
Any resolution of the anti-competition issue will likely culminate too late to help Olivier with his condo sale. That said, he vows to follow developments closely. "You never know," says Olivier. "I may want to sell another property at some point. The more options I have, the easier it will be."
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Best Ski Jackets 2013-2014
Best Ski Jackets 2013-2014
From cold to snow to wind to sweat, choosing a ski jacket is all about managing the conditions that you might encounter on the mountain. The right ski jacket for you depends on the specific kinds of skiing you enjoy most—skinning up a sunny ridgeline in the North Cascades is far different than bracing against a Nor'easter on a lift at Sunday River in Maine. From ultra-breathable to ultra-waterproof, we've put together the best technology at varying price points so you can find exactly what you need. Below are the best ski jackets for the 2013-2014 season.
Men's Ski Jackets
Oakley has been making some of the highest quality technical ski outerwear over the past few seasons, and they reserve their top-of-the-line technology for Seth Morrisson's pro model gear. The Oakley Beltline Pro Jacket is designed to tackle tough weather and terrain found in places Seth skis most, such as Alaska and Chamonix. It's made with a three-layer Gore-Tex Pro Shell and has a Gore-Tex Micro Grid liner that makes it even more breathable and comfortable while still being light weight. Built for storms, the Beltline Pro has waterproof zippers, a breathable collar to protect your face, and the snow skirt snaps seamlessly into the matching Beltline Pro Pants for a complete barrier against the elements. It also has huge pit zips to release heat, making this a great jacket for skiers who expend a lot of energy touring in the backcountry.
What we like: Gore-Tex Micro Grid liner to enhance breathability.
What we don't: Over $1,000 with the matching pants.
Patagonia has made nice strides in the world of snow sports, and the company has added notable names to their ambassador team like skier Pep Fujas and snowboarder Josh Dirksen. It's obvious that professionals like these two have had input into the design of the Primo jacket—it's hitting the marks on all the necessary features of a freeride jacket and is good looking to boot. This is Patagonia's most durable, waterproof shell and is made with a burly 70D nylon from recycled materials. Three-layer Gore-Tex is standard these days for waterproofness and breathability, so no matter the conditions or how hard you are working, moisture will be managed properly. You could even ski in the rain and this jacket will keep you dry, but hopefully it's protecting you from waist deep powder instead.
What we like: Fit is "progressive" and it's good to see Patagonia branching out from their historically tight outerwear.
What we don't: Looks a little busy from the back in the color-blocked versions.
Another jacket made with athlete input—this time skier Sage Cattabriga-Alosa and snowboarder Xavier De La Rue—The North Face Sickline is a well-deserved throwback to the original Steep Tech Work Jacket designed by Scot Schmidt for The North Face in the early 1990s. Colors and an integrated goggle/sunglass pocket are the few similarities between old and new, however. The Sickline is made from a lightweight 40D ripstop nylon and uses a 3-layer Gore Tex Pro membrane to make it waterproof. When used with snow pants from The North Face, the powder skirt clips in to create a formidable barrier against deep snow. With nice touches like offsetting the zipper so it doesn't rub on your chin and an insulated cell phone pocket, the Sickline can survive all conditions inside the resort boundaries or out.
What we like: Interior cell pocket is insulated to preserve battery life in the cold.
What we don't: We still can't ski like Scot Schmidt.
With fully-taped seams and a two-layer Gore-Tex laminate shell, the Stealth Jacket offers premium level protection without a premium price tag. This regular fit jacket offers simple protection from any weather and has all the essential features you want at the resort or in the backcountry. Strategically placed fleece in the liner promotes core warmth and ample pit vents allow you to dump heat when you need to. Thumb-loop wrist gaiters and a dynamic snow skirt keep winter on the outside of this shell, making the Stealth a nice economical option for anyone who plans on skiing in a storm.
What we like: Simple, dependable performance.
What we don't: An internal pocket would be nice.
Women's Ski Jackets
Freeskier and team athlete Michelle Parker worked closely with the Mountain Hardwear design team for two seasons to hone the Snowtastic into the ideal ski jacket. Mountain Hardwear uses their proprietary Dry. Q Elite fabric in the Snowtastic, which they claim is more breathable and just as waterproof as Gore-Tex. Parker says she is able to keep her shell on for skinning in the backcountry when most of her partners wearing Gore-Tex are forced to shed theirs. With all the standard features you want in a ski jacket, the Snowtastic also has some nice features like pack-compatible pockets and comfortable jersey thumb loops. This is a great jacket option for resort and backcountry skier alike.
What we like: Pass pocket on the arm is very convenient.
What we don't: "Snowtastic" name
From Norway, Norrona has been making quality outerwear in Europe for decades, but only recently has gotten traction in the North American market. The Lofoten shell comes in a Gore-Tex Pro Shell version as well, but we like the Gore-Tex Active Shell for a lower price point, lighter weight, and more breathability for active skiers. Still very much prepared for a storm, the Norrona Lotofen has a clever offset zipper to keep your mouth and chin chaff free and a powder skirt that will attach to any Norrona pant. Pit zips can be opened to vent heat in warm weather as well as the mesh-lined chest pocket. Handwarmer pockets come up high, so as not to interfere with backpack straps and waistbelt. The Lotofen has a slim, alpine fit and is a great option for backcountry touring and occasional resort skiing.
What we like: Great colorways with contrasting zippers.
What we don't: Interior pocket is too tight for an iPhone.
The FlyLow Vixen Jacket is designed for the most active of skiers and will work best for someone who is putting in effort in the backcountry to earn their turns. This is a soft shell jacket and it breathes really well, which is one key factor in keeping dry on the slopes. A DWR coating provides moderate protection against falling snow and rain, but this jacket will do best in places where the sun is out a lot and the snow is cold and dry. FlyLow rounds out the Vixen with all the standard features you want in a ski jacket: underarm vents, waterproof zippers, and a powder skirt.
What we like: A solution for backcountry enthusiasts.
What we don't: Doesn't provide full storm protection.
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A 93-year-old woman is hospitalized after being abused at a care home, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
Police arrested 29-year-old Annuhar Jesus Ruiz and 67-year-old Elisa Moreno Romero on vulnerable adult abuse charges. They are both certified caregivers at Asterion Acres, an elderly home in the 7000 block of N. Asterion Lane in the Foothills area.
A Foothills District deputy was called to the care facility on July 15 regarding reports of abuse. He noticed injuries to the 93-year-old woman and arranged for her to be transported to a local hospital.
Police say the two caregivers, in separate incidents, had struck the patient with an open hand and fist on multiple occasions over the course of a few weeks. It was also reported that the patient was struck with a remote control unit and other objects, and was thrown into her bed and into her wheelchair, according to a news release.
Staff told the deputy that the two employees were tasken off the schedule and not working at the facility.
Sheriff's detectives, the Arizona State Attorney General's Office, Adult Protective Services, and the Arizona Department of Health Services took over the case and evaluated the remaining residents.
According to the news release, no other employees were involved in the abuse and no other residents were harmed.
Detectives located and arrested Ruiz on July 16 and charged with four counts of vulnerable adult abuse, class four felonies.
On July 17, 2013, Moreno. She was identified on July 17, questioned and subsequently arrested for five counts of vulnerable adult abuse.
They were both booked into the Pima County Adult Detention Center.
Chris Holmstrom is at the scene. Follow him on Twitter at @ChrisKOLD for updates.
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Do you know anyone who might be able to take pictures? (sarcasm mode)
Anyhow, if someone blew out your system, they may have left each solenoid unscrewed 1/4 or so turn. That's how you can force one station on, unscrew the solenoid a bit.
When you turn it back on, you might need to go into the box(es) and make sure each solenoid is snug.
I don't know, but this may be a ploy to get you to "hire" them for $xxxx to "fix" your system even when it isn't broken. Just sayin'... I'm sure there are competent and honest sprinkler service dudes out there. In fact, my buddy is one of the good guys, and tells me about the crap he finds that others left as a "problem".
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So... this is my first fic, I is hoping you enjoy it. It just about, as the title says, a girl who is in a relationship with Brendon Urie, but I don't really know what it's about yet either...
Perfect. I look perfect. Floor length strapless black maxi dress. Straight waterfall of blue-black hair down my back, reaching my waist. Pale white skin, shimmering in the low lights of my appartement. I look a bit like a vampire. No. Not THAT perfect. I'm going for my first date in a while, so I'm pretty nervous. Oh, and on top of that, it's not just your average Joe, oh no. It's ONLY the lead singer of Panic! At The Disco, which just happens to be my favourite band of all time. I couldn't be more nervous. But I look good. Great, even. I'm sure everything will be fine.


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Robbery Suspect Arrested After Short Foot Chase
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A robbery suspect was arrested after a short foot chase in east Nashville.
Police said two people robbed a victim at gunpoint along South 7th Street.
While they were searching for the robbers, they spotted 20 year-old Trey Pickett walking through the neighborhood. When they went to talk to him, they said he took off running.
After taking him into custody, police found he had the victim's cell phone. Pickett later admitted to police that he robbed the victim and took the cell phone.
Pickett was charged with aggravated robbery and held at the Metro Jail on $50,000 bond.
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"Anyway, I welcome the reset. It helps close the gear-gap that has formed, and levels the playing field for people who haven't been 70 for as long as others."
I think that's one thing that bothers some people. A new 70 and a long time 70 both get reset. EXCEPT... that's not really true. I'll have a LOT easier time in Northrend on my fully epicced rogue than the new 70 rogue in greens and a few blues. So I don't mind the reset.
I *do* wish that some of the things I was replacing epics with were blues vs greens. I dunno, it just seems the epics are less... well.. epic. But really, it's no big deal. Gear is just a way to make your toon more capable, nothing more.
Yeah my new character with her crappy gear is going to have a hard time in Northrend for like 5 quests (2-3 hours) until I'm basically wearing tier 6. Next?
And for the healers and all our epic gear? I have a resto druid - I don't level resto with healing gear - so actually I'm kinda starting out where I left off when I hit lvl 70 :( (asides from which welfare drops I got out of kara when no-one else wanted them).
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Sure... because you won't be wear the equivalent of T6 in 5 quests. The HFP quests don't put you in the equivalent of T3 after all...
Read above... top level epics lasted many folks well into their 60s in TBC and I imagine that very good epics from TBC will last us well into our 70s in LK. Might be 73, might be 76. What the gear reset does, though, is give people who DON'T have raid gear a way to move directly from quest greens and some blues to upgrade.
I'm not sure I agree that mobs at 71 in Northrend really should be that much more challenging than the 70s in Outland. After all, it's a one level difference. For consistency reasons I think the difficulty should be smoother, but, meh. It will be what it will be.


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PHP Couchbase Client operation timed out
I've installed Couchbase 2.1.1 Enterprise edition on Server A, PHP Couchbase::Client on servers B and C. Servers B and C are setup identically on RHEL 5.8 and PHP 5.3.3.
I'm facing issue on server C wherein, I'm able to establish Couchbase connection but any subsequent Read and Write throws following error.
Failed to get a value from server: Operation timed out
Failed to store value to server: Operation timed out
Same script works on server B without any issues. Kindly help me resolve the issue I'm facing.
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Hi Sergey,
As per your suggestion, I tried looking at options to change the User as bucket name. I couldn't find any option to create a new User in couchbase-cli. Only option to add a user is available when you Add / Edit Node in a cluster.
I also tried below PHP code by changing username to bucket name, but without any success.
$cb = new Couchbase("XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX:8091", "Bucket", "Password", "Bucket", true);
Do let me know, if I'm missing something.
Hi Akumar.
Are you trying to remotely connect to Server 3 through amazon AWS by any chance? This has shown me the same timeout error you have received previously.
If not, please let me know a little more about your server architecture and I will try to diagnose any problems.
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If you are an Google as well as an Apple fan and suppose have both a Mac as well as an Android then you might think that there's no way that one can sync Android with Mac, but thankfully in a world of third party applications our lives are made much more simpler and easier by these. So, let's check out one such application which is termed as Sync Mate application which will enable you to sync all of your Android content with the Apple Mac. With a neat and simple overall interface, you will never search for the controls . Sync these days is a very useful thing to experience as if suppose you add an event in the Google Calendar on your desktop then it will show up on your Android or the vice versa and the same thing applies for the contacts too via the Gmail. But what if you have other desktops like Mac which are non-windows based computers? And so here arrives the Sync Mate to the rescue.
After downloading and installing the Sync Mate, you will see that the interface looks neat and very simple as it's shown below with all major controls right on the dashboard of the application Sync mate and as soon as you plug in your Android phone, you will get host of options active as with which you will be able to Sync the contacts, iCal, Safari bookmarks, photos, iTunes, Videos and also you can sync other folders too with a neat, simple and intuitive interface. Adding to the list on the left pane, you will also get the options like Auto Sync, SMS reader as well as SMS Manager, Calls history and also you can manage the connection settings as shown in the below snapshot of the dashboard.
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All you need to make use of this contacts option then you will have to select the option to sync the address book contacts to sync from Mac to your Android. So, either from your Mac or from your Android phone, you can make use of sync to sync from either ways. Adding to the list of convenience, you also have an option to sync the selected groups if there are any listed.
Just like Google's calendar, you have iCal which manages all the calendar items so that you can sync between them from your Android or from your Mac with which you can easily sync both iCal as well as the Google Calendar.
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Managing Bookmarks sometimes becomes very difficult and if the bookmarks are more then managing them becomes very difficult, so with this Sync Mate just select the bookmarks from your Safari and then you will be easily able to sync all the bookmarks.
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Treating the crowd to tracks from their now number one album Home, Hackney-based quartet Rudimental proved there's much more to them than just drum 'n' bass at their sold out gig at Electric Brixton.
The four-piece is made up of Piers Agget, Amir Amor, Kesi Dryden and the hugely charismatic DJ Locksmith. The group set up in front of live drums, trumpet, guitar, keyboards and synths to belt out crowd pleasers Hell Could Freeze (featuring US rap newcomer Angel Haze), Not Giving In, Spoons and Baby.
Rudimental excel at an upbeat and old-fashioned, all-action show, which judging by the size of the mosh pit, was exactly what their fans were after. Last year's summer smash Feel The Love featuring John Newman delivered the show-stealing finale and ended with the crowd singing in unison, arms waving and hands clapping. An encore followed shortly after with a cover of Paramore's NOW and number one hit Waiting All Night.
Funky retro-soul mixed with jubilant drum 'n' bass on a warm early summer's evening made this writer very happy. Bring on festival season!
John Newman, famous for his vocals on Rudimental's Feel The Love and Not Giving In warmed up the lively crowd with tracks Running, Try, Cheating, Golddust, Out Of My Head and Losing Sleep. At the tender age of 23 the Yorkshire lad added a soulful groove to the night closing with Love Me Again.
MSN went to watch the famous five at London's O2 Arena, and we weren't disappointed...
By guest writer Christy Chung
If there's anything to be said about the boys from One Direction, it's that they know exactly how to please their fans. Not that they had to do much other than turn up donning their boy band uniform of super low cut V-necks, skinny jeans, and strategically gelled locks. From the start, they did nothing but entertain, interact and hype up the painfully loud London audience. From a cheeky wave to the crowd to soaring across the arena (on what can only be described as an electronic magic carpet) the boys made every fan feel loved and left no corner of the 25,000 capacity O2 arena un-touched by hysteria.
What I found particularly 'cool' (dare I say it) was the interactive board which displayed tweets from members of the audience, asking questions to their beloved band members such as, "what's your favourite sandwich filler?" and "who's the best dancer in the group?" etc.
The inclusion of seat location in the tweets meant that they were again able to rile up their adoring fans, block by block and give away even more than just their vocal prowess.
1D proved that they could not only get the crowd pumping with their upbeat chart toppers What Makes You Beautiful and Kiss You, but they could also cast silence with the moving acoustic ballad Little Things, during which, Zayn had asked fans to sway mobile phones and glow sticks.
Towards the end, 1D displayed their slightly edgier (but still cute) American rock influence; illustrating why they just won the coveted Global Success Brit Award and channelling their inner Rolling Stones vibe with song cover choices such as, Rock Me, Teenage Dirtbag and this year's Comic Relief single One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks).
Singing live (and doing it well), high energy performances, and really involving their audience… that's the key to winning over the hearts of a million teenage girls - and a few slightly older ones :).
I'll bet Simon Cowell is feeling very smug right about now.
Country-pop star adopts English accent during performance
Taylor Swift is well known for writing songs about her exes but it seems she's not averse to mocking them in public either.
Performing at last night's Grammys, the 23 year-old adopted what sounded like an English accent for the spoken part of her hit We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, leading to speculation she was impersonating her recent squeeze Harry Styles.
"So he calls me up and he's like 'Ah still love yoo'", says Taylor (at 2:15 if you don't fancy watching it all) doing the sort of voice you take the mickey out of your little brother with.
"And I'm like 'I'm sorry, I'm busy opening up the Grammys… and we are never getting back together!'", she continues, twisting the knife further.
Taylor and Harry split up early in the New Year following a blazing row while on holiday in the Caribbean.
As soon as her performance was over, director Judd Apatow tweeted: "Did Taylor Swift just do an English accent?", echoing the suspicions of many watching.
It's not the first time Ms Swift has used a live TV appearance to call out an ex-boyfriend.
In 2009, she referenced her split from singer Joe Jonas during an appearing on Saturday Night Live with the words, "Hey Joe. I'm doing real well. I'm hosting SNL."
What do you think about Taylor Swift impersonating Harry Styles? Let us know in the comments below...
Is there a tour in the works for 2013?
Prince has posted what appears to be a new single on his official website.
A snippet of the track, called Screw Driver, first appeared via a mysterious Twitter account in the name of @3rdeyegirl. It's unclear whether the account is part of a viral marketing campaign or is run by someone genuinely leaking Prince tracks.
A funk jam called Chapter & Verse was tweeted three days ago but Screw Driver sounds more like a single.
The release of new music plus reports that Prince has been auditioning for a new drummer suggests the Purple One may be heading out on tour some time soon, although no live dates are currently scheduled.
What do you think of the new Prince song? Let us know in the comments below...
It's silly o'clock in the morning and we're up for the premiere of his new song – was it worth the early morning alarm call though?
By Tina Hart
So Justin Timberlake's been a right old tease for the last few days, suddenly dropping hints about new music, complete with a website countdown and whatnot, and the goods have finally arrived, so what's the deal?
10 things about the new Justin Timberlake single Suit And Tie and related shenanigans
- The intro is a bit naff, then once you soon hear the horns we promise it gets better
- Producer Timbaland says 'Are you ready JT?' and the song secends into floaty, slightly funky mid-tempo R&B
- After a few bars you'll be singing the repeated line 'She's so fi-i-ine'
- The catchy chorus rolls around and the rhymes are simple and sexy, grown-up-I'm-in-love stylee a la Robin Thicke
- At this point you'll be singing 'Let me show you a few thaaangs / a-bout lo-o-ve'
- A dark bassy note drops and 'Get out your seat Hov' marks the introduction of Mr Jay-Z… who, to be honest, I could go without on the track
- It's not mind-blowing but it's a good, solid statement track from JT. We expect the amazingness levels to be cranked up for singles 2 and 3 and we're excited about the album but there was a bit of a sense of anti-climax upon the first listen, considering the hype…
- Saying that, it's DEFINITELY a grower/track 1 on the tracklisting kind of material.
- Suit And Tie is out on iTunes now and is taken from JT's new album, due out later this year, called The 20/20 Experience.
More details about the album and his sneaky recording of it last summer is in his open letter to fans below…
An Open Letter to you (the fans):
I hope this gets to you the right way. It's the only way I know to do it. Some people may criticize me for the last 3 days. But it was fun, right?? Right?!?! Besides, I'd rather speak directly to all of you. And, who can knock me for having a little bit of fun with it?
Well… No more teasing. Although, it was A LOT of fun. (Did I mention that I'm having fun with this?? Ha!)
*Makes a serious face*
So, here goes:
This year is an exciting one for me. As you probably have heard through the "grapevine," I'm gearing up for a big 2013.
Back in June of last year, I quietly started working on what is now, my next journey with that thing I love called MUSIC.
The inspiration for this really came out of the blue and to be honest, I didn't expect anything out of it. I just went into the studio and started playing around with some sounds and songs. It was probably the best time I've had in my career… Just creating with no rules and/or end goal in mind and really enjoying the process.
What I came up with is something I couldn't be more excited about! It is full of inspiration that I grew up listening to and some newfound muses that I've discovered along the way.
I'm calling it "The 20/20 Experience," and it's coming out this year.
I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed making it.
That's all I'm giving you for now… I know, I know! Again, with the teasing!!!
Get ready. This is going to be fun (well, at least it is for me). JT.
What did you think of the track? Post your comments below
Cryptic tweet hints new track will drop at 5pm today
Twitter is ablaze with speculation that Justin Timberlake will release a collaboration with Jay-Z at 5pm today (UK time).
Florida's Radio Now 97.9 first reported that the new track would drop next Monday but a tweet from Timberlake this morning saying "Thursday, January 10th, 2013 at 9:01 am PST..." suggests it will be today.
30 year-old Timberlake has previously spoken of his attempt to work with rap maestro Jay-Z on his 2006 album FutureSex/LoveSounds.
Speaking to Vanity Fair, he said: "Look, Jay-Z has put out 11 albums, and I was talking about doing a collaboration with him, and he said, 'I can't do it right now, but I'll get you on the next album.' I was like, 'No, man, I don't work like that.
"This sounded good to me for you and me to do together, and if it doesn't work, then I totally get it, but I won't be putting an album out next year; these aren't a dime a dozen to me.'"
Needless to say, we'll be posting our thoughts as soon as the track sees the light of day.
The boys dress as sailors for Kiss You
One Direction have released a teaser for their new video which shows the boys dressed as sailors.
The video, for new single Kiss Me, has been described by Zayn as "bigger than anything we've done before". Asked by MTV to explain the concept, Louis admitted it's "pure stupidity", so you can rest assured it'll be the usual larking about looking cute, just with a bigger budget.
The full version premieres on Monday January 7th on Vevo.
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Tupac Shakur has been named the most requested music artist in UK prisons, according to reports.
That's all well and good but which songs make up the ultimate prison playlist?
You know, if we're being silly?
- Dazed and CON-fused - Led Zeppelin
- Ring My Cell - Anita Ward
- Handcuff In My Pocket - Alanis Morissette
- Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers
- Prisoner - Mariah Carey
- Jailbreak - Thin Lizzy
- Borstal Boys - The Faces
- Chains - Tina Arena
- Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
- Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
- Behind Bars - The Wanted
- I Want To Break Free - Queen
- Screw You - Cheryl
- The Sweet Escape - Gwen Stefani
- Highway To Cell - AC/DC
- Jailbait - Motorhead
Anyway, that's quite enough from us.
Let us know your suggestions in the comments below...
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Zion Adventures: Hiking the Narrows
It's hard to spend any time in Zion National Park and not start thinking about the Narrows.
You'll see images and read descriptions of it from pretty much any informational resource you choose. You'll overhear people in the nearby lodges and restaurants talking about it. And you'll see passengers on the Zion Valley bus wearing waders and carrying walking sticks (more on those later) and automatically know how they're spending the day.
|Zion Narrows; click any photo to enlarge
The Narrows are as iconic to Zion as Half Dome is to Yosemite – but with practically zero elevation gain and the flexibility of doing as much or as little mileage you want, it's far more accessible to the average Joe Hiker than climbing up some massive bald rock. Unfortunately, it was also one of the areas I missed on my first pass through the park a couple of years ago – so this time around, with a family full of kindred souls looking for adventure, I knew which hike would be at the top of our list.
And just because the adventure is accessible, that doesn't mean it's easy; the challenges of hiking in the Narrows are still formidable, but in a more unique way than most hikers are typically accustomed to. By the end of the day, your legs will be just as tired as if you spent a long day climbing and descending on regular trails – but the memories you keep with you afterwards will be far more distinctive.
But before we talk about the end, we should talk about the beginning – and at Zion, the starting point for a day hike of the Narrows is a paved trailhead at the last stop off the public bus line that runs through Zion Valley.
The paved portion is only one mile long, and is gently rolling, without anything that really deserves to be called a hill. Basically, it's an extended warmup walk to enjoy some nervous chatter, and to take the measure of the river you'll be spending the rest of your day wading through.
Before getting to that part, there's a transition zone of sorts where you can gear up for entering the river. Prior to our arrival, it was this aspect of the trip that caused the most uncertainty (and occasional anxiety) for my wife and me, in that we had no way of knowing what exactly we might need.
Here's the deal with the Narrows: the hiking route essentially goes straight through the Virgin River. Not adjacent, not criss-crossing … but literally walking in the river. Therefore, you're guaranteed to spend the day wet – the only question is how much of your body is going to be submerged at any given time. And when you talk to people or read reports about the Narrows, you'll hear about the possibility of waist-deep currents or hidden sinkholes where you risk being completely submerged.
Accordingly, pretty much every guide to hiking the Narrows – especially those that are affiliated with one of the local rental shops - will tell you that you shouldn't attempt the hike without canyoneering shoes, thick neoprene socks, drysuit wading pants, and a sturdy walking stick. However, since I'm 1) a minimalist at heart, and 2) cheap, I wasn't convinced that shelling out big bucks to outfit everybody was really necessary.
Truthfully, this assessment wasn't a complete shot in the dark; with some advance research, I was able to make a reasonable guess as to what the water conditions might be like. Zion uses a USGS water volume measurement of cubic feet per second (CFS) to gauge how much water the river is carrying on any given day. If the flow is above 120 CFS, the park won't issue through-hike permits, and any day under 75 CFS is considered reasonably safe for hiking. On the mid-October day that we targeted for our outing, the river was a measly 35 CFS.
So we took our chances. Instead of renting shoes and socks and pants, we wore … something else, which I'll indicate shortly. The only essential piece of gear you need is a walking stick …
… and you can most likely save yourself the rental cost and just grab one from the "take a stick, leave a stick" rack that's just beyond the transition area. Once you select the size and style you like …
… it's time to make your way into the river.
When water levels are low, there are portions of the hike where you can avoid the river via rocky paths along the bank …
… but it won't be long before your side trails disappear, and you've got nowhere to hide from the water.
Here's what NOT to use for footwear: a pair of princessy high-heeled sandals, as the owner of this abandoned pair at river's edge can attest to. As for me …
… I went with VIVOBAREFOOT Ultras, which were designed as a hybrid aqua / land shoe – in other words, exactly the conditions you find in the Narrows. Eschewing my traditional Vibram hiking shoes also allowed me to wear merino wool socks, which provide effective insulation even when wet. Water temperature in the Virgin River was in the 55 to 60 degree range, so keeping your toes warm is definitely a priority for this hike.
(As a family, we were evenly split between Merrell Barefoot and VIVOBAREFOOT – and there's one more note on footwear coming soon.)
On the subject of keeping warm: as you journey into the Narrows, you're not only spending the majority of your time in frigid water, but the high canyon walls on either side effectively block the sun and keep the entire route cold …
… so anytime you find a narrow sliver of space where daylight actually reaches the ground, that's occasion to stop and soak in some rays to bring your body temp up just a bit.
The further you go into the canyon, the more the walls seem to close in on either side of you, and the more surreal the entire scene becomes. You also gain a heightened appreciation for the park service's regulation of this route – because if there are heavy rains or flash flooding, you've got absolutely no place to hide.
Approximately 1.5 miles upriver is a junction for a side canyon called Orderville; this also marks the beginning of the most famous section of the Narrows, known as Wall Street.
Also, one final footwear note: if you click to enlarge the photo above, you'll notice that the two people pictured are barefoot. They weren't the only ones we saw with naked feet, and I also found some people wearing Vibrams. Obviously this was encouraging for me to witness, and it also completely dispels the notion that you need specialized shoes to navigate the Narrows.
There are some precautions, however. The slick river rocks cause your footing to constantly be unsteady, and you often slide unexpectedly from the surface of one rock to another. Even with a walking stick, bashed toes are probably inevitable if you go the barefoot or Vibram route. Also, a full day of this kind of unsteady walking on rocks is a pretty high-demand activity for your feet and especially your ankles, so if you're a newbie minimalist, you're going to have some soreness afterwards.
Inside Wall Street, the river is less than 25 feet wide in places, and the vertical sandstone walls on either side rise up to 1500 feet overhead. If you're a Star Wars freak like me, you'll have flashbacks to the trash compactor scene in Episode IV – and if you're a normal person, you'll probably have an overwhelming feeling of smallness when staring up at the cliffs looming overhead.
When you're day hiking* the Narrows, the turnaround point is wherever you make it; a popular turning point is the far end of Wall Street when the canyon opens up slightly again.
(*As opposed to through-hiking, where you can start at the far upstream end and hike the entire 12 miles down to the transition area where my family's hike started. You need a permit for through-hiking, but not for day hiking as I'm describing here.)
You also want to budget some extra time on the way back …
… to make a side trip up Orderville Canyon, which is narrower and has less water flow than the main canyon …
… but has some distinctive features all its own, such as a couple of low scrambles over logs or rock piles. You can go about a half-mile into Orderville before day hiking is prohibited (but through-hiking with a permit is OK) …
… and it's time to turn around and head back through the main canyon towards the transition area.
By the time you finish the day, your vital stats won't be very impressive; the trip described here is probably only 7 miles round trip, and took us the better part of 6 hours to complete with a few rest and meal breaks. However, this hike isn't about the numbers – it's about venturing into surroundings that are unlike almost any other hike you'll ever do, and taking in one of the best experiences that Zion National Park has to offer.
There's a reason people talk about the Narrows so much – and if you ever get the opportunity, it's definitely worth spending a day to see what all the talk is about.
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Visit friends in another part of the country (or city) and bunk with them. It's great to reconnect with old friends ... and you save money on hotel rooms, too. Plus, not eating out every meal will save you a bundle!
Vacation Rentals By Owner
Use Vacation Rentals By Owner to rent a place within driving distance.If it's not rented by now, the owner may be flexible on the rental price. (What a fun staycation that would be. Bonus if your rental house has a pool!)
Take a Vacation in Your Own City
Buy a guidebook (or check one out of the library) and be a tourist in your own town -- you can just drive around and see the sights.If you are a AAA member, go to a local office and get a tour book of the area for free.Don't forget to use your card for discounts to attractions.
Visit Some Museums
Go online or call to find out their admission-free days.If it's a favorite, consider buying a membership.Sometimes just a couple of visits a year pays for it. Going to a museum is fun AND educational -- so everybody wins!
6) Discover a new playground.If you feel ambitious, email local friends to organize a soccer, baseball or basketball game and/or picnic, if weather permits. This is free entertainment that's fun for the whole family.
Explore Nature
Check out nearby beaches, lakes or mountains. This is not only bonding, it gives you a great workout! Bring lots of water, snacks, and sunscreen, and you're good to go!
Go Bowling or Miniature Golfing
Most miniature golf courses and bowling alleys offer discounted "happy hours" or coupons, so call ahead and ask if discounts are available. Right now, Tony's Pizza products offer a coupon for a free game of bowling.
Go Fishing
Lots of stocked lakes have children's lake areas that don't require permits. The dollar store or discount stores like Big Lots often sell cheap children's poles. Whether you catch and release, or catch tonight's dinner, fishing is a great (inexpensive) way to create family memories.
Go Hiking or Biking
Check out fun trails near you at TrailLink.com, a free service from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a non-profit organization that converts unused railroad corridors into community trails. If you're biking, make sure to wear helmets!
Spend a Day Cooking Together as a Family
Kids love to pitch in!Deliver goodies to a nearby senior center.Reward your efforts by cooking yourself a gourmet dinner. Your children will be so proud that they helped "make" dinner!
Host a Potluck
Host a potluck for friends and neighbors -- especially those with kids. This is a fun, cheap way to throw a dinner party. You don't have to spend a fortune on food and drinks, and there is usually minimal cleanup. Friends will appreciate your recession-friendly approach to entertaining!
Play Time!
Have the kids perform a play in your living room or backyard.Here are some with positive messages for kids: StoriesToGrowBy.com.For shorter attention spans, some funny skits can be found here: ScoutSkits.com. Make sure to videotape the fun and take pictures for memories that will last a lifetime.
Have a Cozy Day
One of the worst parts of school days is having to get up and get ready so darn early. So why not stay in PJs all day, watch movies, play video games and board games and read?
Build, Build, Build!
Bring out the blocks, Legos, Tinkertoys, Lincoln logs, Dominos and don't forget the houses of cards...If you have older kids, visit a lumberyard for some scraps and see what you can create.
Make a Movie
Make a movie with a video camera.We still have ones that we made with my cousins and an 8mm camera 30 years ago -- and they are hilarious! Your kids will love creating their own cinema -- and, who knows, you might even have a budding Tarantino on your hands!
Grab a Needle
Make some easy sewing projects out of scraps or remnants.Anyone can make a pillow, or get everyone involved for a simple quilt.This site had some fun unisex projects: Kids Sewing Projects Blog.If you don't have any scraps around, visit Joann Fabrics -- don't forget they have printable coupons online and they also take Michael's coupons.
Be a Craft Mama
Try some fun crafts that make great gifts -- soap and candle-making supplies are easy to find at craft stores.We've made these ice candles before and they turn out great: ExcitingScoutCrafts.com.
Go Fly a Kite!
The best (and easiest) instructions I found to make a kite using stuff you probably have around the house was here: AllFreeCrafts.com.
Give Yourself a Day Off
One day during the break, host a friend's kids for your day-long activities, then allow your friend to return the favor later in the week.You're going to need it!
Play on the Swings!
Discover a new playground.If you feel ambitious, email local friends to organize a soccer, baseball or basketball game and/or picnic, if weather permits. This is free entertainment that's fun for the whole family.
A former state deputy attorney general and current stay-at-home mom, Recession Mama Michele Ashamalla has three kids and ten years of experience stretching one salary to cover the necessities -- and more. She's all about saving money whenever you can, so you have it to spend on whatever you want!
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Please join us on April 1-2, 2011 at the Wailea Marriott, where over 200 STEM/Service Learning students, teachers, parents, community and business leaders will gather on Maui to celebrate their work over the past year, share stories and meet other STEM/Service Learning students from different islands.
For many, it is their first experience at a regional technology conference complete with breakout sessions, software competitions, a formal awards banquet, and exhibit presentations. It will be an excellent opportunity for students to get the latest software training, and compete against other teams in challenging, but fun software competitions.
This Conference section is intended to be a helpful resource, providing students and facilitators with the information needed to plan and prepare for the 2011 Hawaii STEM Conference.
A primary goal of this STEM event is to challenge and encourage as much participation from students as possible. To this end, we are holding software competitions at the conference, allowing teams to display their creative and tech skills in CAD, Web design, Game Design, Poster Design, Music Design, and Video. See competition guidelines here. Competition winners will be announced on Day two at the Hawaii STEM Conference Awards Banquet.
Over the two days, software training sessions will be held in the following areas — 3D CAD, Photoshop, Web Design, Game Design, Videography, GIS/GPS, Leadership, Science/Adaptive Optics, and Green Technologies. For a complete list, see our Breakout Sessions.
Check out some feedback from the students who attended the 2010 STEM Conference!
"I learned that simple projects can make a big difference. Using technology as a tool to help the community."
"The highlight of the conference was the Awards Ceremony. Seeing the winners for the different software competitions inspired me to do or look more into the software programs that the students have used. And I felt confident that I could do the same level of hardwork that the other students have done for their community."
"The best part was meeting and interacting with new people. The time allowed us to get to know other students, talk about our projects and make new connections. We also got to know the professionals in the specific fields and they gave me advice that helped me decide on what to do to get to my career goals."
"Being able to better connect with other STEM students"
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"Anthony told me 'I'm ready for that guy.' And he was," Rosas said. "He's an athlete and he doesn't get fazed. I think he actually revels in those spots instead of shying away from it.
"That's what you hope for. You don't want it to be a freshman JV guy against a four-year starter senior. You want it to be senior captain against senior captain. But we just came out on the losing end."
But both coaches agreed it wouldn't be the last time Glenelg and Winters Mill will clash in the postseason. And the next showdown could come in less than a month.
"They're a very good team and they're gonna be an issue at Cole Field House (for the individual state tournament) in a few weeks," Lowe said. "I'm afraid we're stuck with them."
In the semifinals, Winters Mill defeated Kent Island, 44-24, while Glenelg defeated Owings Mills, 48-15.
Glenelg's win over Owings Mills avenged a semifinal loss from last year, and a loss in the 2008 state finals.
Craig Burris (220), Sean Twigg (285), Parker Griffie (120), Mike Budock (132), Ryan Carter (138), and Troy Walter (160) all scored pins in the semifinal win, and Anthony Pagnotta (170), Matt Baxter (182), Zack Shackelford (126) and Austin Pagnotta (152) each won close decisions by three points or less. Anthony Pagnotta's win came in double overtime.
Winters Mill 35, Glenelg 30
1A/2A state dual championship
182: Ryan Barron (WM) dec. Matt Baxter (G), 6-3. [3-0]
195: Austin Twigg (G) pin Malik Randall (WM), 4:16. [3-6]
220: Ryan Hightower (WM) dec. Craig Burris (G), 4-2 OT. [6-6]
285: Sean Twigg (G) pin Jake Utz (WM), 5:15. [6-12]
106: Flavio Valdez-Cortez (WM) dec. Tim Null (G), 4-2. [9-12]
113: Taylor Logue (WM) pin Chris Winter (G), 1:37. [15-12]
120: Parker Griffie (G) dec. Kyle Fisher (WM), 4-2. [15-15]
126: Zack Shackelford (G) dec. Chris Rose (WM), 4-3. [15-18]
132: Mike Budock (G) pin Neal Rinker (WM), 2:51. [15-24]
138: Ryan Carter (G) pin James Guercio (WM), 2:36. [15-30]
145: Wes Cook (WM) wbf. [21-30]
152: Cody Sharkey (WM) tech. Austin Pagnotta (G), 18-3/4:11. [26-30]
160: Arizona Oxendine (WM) dec. Troy Walter (G), 4-0. [29-30]
170: Chase Cullison (WM) pin Anthony Pagnotta (G), 3:44. [35-30]
1A/2A state dual semifinal
170: Anthony Pagnotta (G) dec. Abduhl El Omari (OM), 4-2 2OT. [3-0]
182: Matt Baxter (G) dec. Alex Solomon (OM), 4-3. [6-0]
195: Komil Juraev (OM) dec. Austin Twigg (G), 8-7 2OT. [6-3]
220: Craig Burris (G) pin Tyquez Shade (OM), 5:02. [12-3]
285: Sean Twigg (G) pin Josue Cordeba (OM), :47. [18-3]
106: Jacob Rendelman (OM) dec. Tim Null (G), 9-7. [18-6]
113: Brandon Bekar (OM) dec. Chris Winter (G), 8-4. [18-9]
120: Parker Griffie (G) pin Isaiah Mack (OM), 3:31. [24-9]
126: Zack Shackelford (G) dec. Dan Grossman (OM), 6-5. [27-9]
132: Mike Budock (G) pin Phil Saiderfish (OM), 2:47. [33-9]
138: Ryan Carter (G) pin Brandon Aguillar (OM), 1:38. [39-9]
145: Demetrius Johnson (OM) wbf. [39-15]
152: Austin Pagnotta (G) dec. Antwan Reddick (OM), 14-11. [42-15]
160: Troy Walter (G) pin Islom Juraev (OM), 4:20. [48-15]


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Eric, Letty, Flamingo Stops Plastic Bottle Use
Ecoventura, the parent company of Galapagos sister small ships Eric, Letty and Flamingo, is taking a stance against plastic water bottles, which have become a growing problem in the Galapagos. Not only are plastic bottles hard on the environment, but they must be flown in to the remote archipelago and then recycled.
Starting with Eric, Letty and Flamingo cruises on February 9, 2014, passengers will receive a collapsible water bottle they can fill with filtered water on the ships to drink during the cruise. Guests can then take the reusable water bottle home with them as a souvenir.
This initiative reduces Eric, Letty and Flamingo's usage by 80%, representing over 40,000 less plastic bottles in the Galapagos Islands. Ecoventura's goal is to eventually eliminate 100% of the plastic water bottles on board all of its yachts.
Kudos to Ecoventura! You'll notice similar conservation on the other Galapagos small ships AdventureSmith works with. I know when I traveled aboard the Santa Cruz, we were allowed only one plastic water bottle that was provided for us in our room. We were encouraged to refill it for the duration of our cruise and pack it out with us in our luggage.
The Travelers Against Plastic (TAP) Campaign offers an even better solution - sterilize your own water throughout your travels. Watch the video at right to see TAP cofounder Chris Mackay show how easy it is with a Steripen and a water bottle. TAP's goal is to galvanize a global movement aimed at the near elimination of travelers' dependence on disposable plastic water bottles. Globally, 2.7 million tons of water bottle plastic is used annually, and travel plays a big role in this use. For instance, if you take a two week trip, and drink three bottles a day, that equals 42 bottles. Multiply that by the 48.6 million Americans who travel abroad each year and the waste is immense.
Join boat operators like Ecoventura and nonprofits like TAP and spread the word about reducing, and eliminating, plastic water bottle use in travel.
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Last week a couple of exciting things happened to me. On Wednesday I spoke to someone who could put me in touch with Silvia Hussleman, the 1961 water skiing world champion from Luxembourg. Then on Friday I managed to track down Vicki Van Hook, the American who Silvia beat in 1961, together with Jean Calmes, another Luxembourg water skier who won the European championship in 1962.
Okay, none of that sounds particularly enthralling, but for me it represents what started off as a joke, a fantasy, becoming very much real.
It's all happened very fast. For years I used to joke that, as an academic expert on heavy metal and the British Jewish community, I was simply a biggish fish in a smallish pond – like the best water skier in Luxembourg. I'm not sure what caused it, but driving down to Bournemouth for the Easter holidays last April, I suddenly thought: 'maybe I should try and find the best water skier in Luxembourg'. An idea for a book quickly followed and a synopsis suddenly poured out of me, seemingly fully formed: a book about big fishes in small ponds, started with the eponymous best water skier in Luxembourg, then moving on to others like the best bassoonist in Finland and the top novelist in Surinam.
I didn't really expect anyone to be interested in my idea. I only sent it off to the just-launched Unbound in May because I thought there was a tiny opportunity to be in on the ground floor of an interesting new project. I didn't expect a reply, but to my astonishment, John Mitchinson responded enthusiastically.
From then on, everything turned a little unreal as what had for a long time been an idle joke suddenly become real. In early August I found myself at a water skiing club in the New Forest, filming my pitch video. By the end of the month my project was live on the Unbound site and live appearances talking about it quickly followed at the Voewood Festival and the Unbound Live event in Notting Hill. It's now late September, my project is nearly 60% funded and in anticipation of full funding I'm starting to do the research. There's a good chance that I will be visiting Luxembourg by the end of the year.
I can safely say that becoming an Unbound author has been one of the more surprising yet exhilarating experiences of my life. My previous experiences with publishing have often been positive, but they have always been slow and immensely laboured. Writing detailed proposals and getting them accepted takes months if not years. Steering books through editing and production is also a lengthy process. In contrast, with Unbound all I really needed was a germ of a good idea and the support of the Unbounders themselves.
Of course, getting funding takes work. I've spent a lot of time hustling to get support for my book, using all my contacts to try and bring supporters on board. It's not easy and there are no guarantees that my book will ever get fully funded, but it has been hugely enjoyable. In the process of hustling and pitching I've clarified and refined my ideas for the book. I've tried to create a germ of a community around it. Books are nothing without readers and being forced to recruit every reader yourself is a very good antidote to smugness and superiority. The Best Water Skier in Luxembourg is about meeting people and it's entirely appropriate that I should start doing so even before the research and writing starts.
I don't think that Unbound needs to become the dominant model in publishing. However it is definitely a good thing to have a space in publishing for people to take some risks, to offer new and quirky books to new audiences. Wherever Unbound goes in the future, whether or not it succeeds in sending me to Luxembourg, it has made publishing fun - at least for me – and in the context of an industry struggling to adapt to new conditions that is quite a feat.


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August 4, 2006
Albany -- The end is near for one of Albany's biggest manufacturers and its 350 jobs. Attempts to sell Merck's Flint River plant to another drug company, hopefully saving some of those jobs failed.
Merck officials told employees today they plan a staggered shutdown of operations during the first quarter of next year. The company worked for almost a year to sell the plant to a company for continued drug production.
City leaders say the shutdown will hurt Albany's economy, but there is still time to sell the site."When they told us this a year ago they said that fourth quarter '06 would be when the production work would end, they're now telling us, expecting that work load will actually go into '07," said Chamber of Commerce president Tim Martin.
Since selling to another pharmaceutical company didn't work, local officials say they'll work with Merck to market the facility for something other than drug production.
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Apathetic Happiness
You'll all realize all too late how much you've disappointed me, how much you've let me down. In these small times I am shown who real friends are. If you can't handle what it is that I do, how I react at the most minute of things; and then in those times you fall back and not catch and pick me up, you've let me down. There's no coming back from that, I wear thin of the disgrace but smile big to its embrace. Unbelievable. Look what I have succumbed to! Walking into dark spaces, hiding myself in strange places, leaving my heart open; allowing everyone to care in such apathetic ways.
I allow myself to endure these things, so there's no one to blame. It's an outlet almost, to push those that want to be in my life away and to those that care nothing about me I TRY & PUSH for them to like me, to LOVE ME! And they do nothing. It's all the same, the shit I do that I wish would make me happy. I am not being true to me, yet I know no other way.
I'm sick and tired of being the shoulder to lean on when someone is in need, when I see them right at the clearing of the edge I drop everything to save them. But I tie the noose around my neck connecting me to hurt and pain of my ancestors; yet who saves me? I consider all those feelings to be… no words left to explain.
But I pray, if only you were truly my friend that you'd understand before it becomes all too late.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (340 votes).
In short: Scenic jaunt through the forestIn full: What a contrast from boring road running! I will definitely be looking for more trail races from now on. Organisation was great - plenty of marshals and all very encouraging. There was a small hill (well I call it a hill) at around mile 8, which was a bit of a struggle, but then again that's probably just because I'm used to 10ks and was starting to struggle a bit by then. Friendly for beginners - I'm always near the back and received lots of encouragement which is always much appreciated. Think this one will become a regular in my running calendar :)Date of review: July 16, 2011
In full: Well organised with excellent facilities and the cream of marshalls. Lovely course through the forest and with the added attraction of an Aberdeen Angus!Date of review: July 16, 2011
In short: Fantastic location; motivating marshalls aplenty; pleasant and relatively flat course; post-race picnic potentialDate of review: July 13, 2011
In short: great run and great organisationIn full: excellent introduction to off-road running with majority of race held over wide gravel forest trails with a few undulations but no major hills (though the loop at mile 8 felt like it).Date of review: July 13, 2011
In short: As it was my first race I did not know what to expect, but it was brilliant, thankyou to the marshalls as wellDate of review: July 13, 2011
In short: Another great race this yearIn full: A great day and an enjoyable race again. My highlight was the highland cow that was stood watching the race towards the start. The race feels like a real family event. Well done to the organisers.Date of review: July 12, 2011
In short: A Glorious way to spend a SundayIn full: Can't fault it in any way. It would have been nice not to race it and enjoy the scenery a bit more but where's the fun in that! Wild horses everywhere and a deer ran out just in front of me at one point.I unfortunately couldn't thank the Marshalls on the way round as I was just trying to breathe but they were fab.Beginners - The only reason I didn't give this full marks is because it's 10 miles but if you want a race to aim for then make sure you enter this next year.Date of review: July 12, 2011
In short: One of my all time favourite races.In full: Everything about this race is pretty much perfect and I'll keep coming back every year. Thanks very much to all those who makes this a great success from the car park helpers to the on-course marshals. This year I got a PB for 10 miles as well - bonus!Date of review: July 12, 2011
In short: Love this race and one of my all-time favourites. If there is only one race you must run in the year then this is it !Date of review: July 12, 2011
In short: you have to do this raceIn full: awsome race got my pb too , you must do it but enter early to avoid dissapointmentDate of review: July 11, 2011
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