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VivoBarefoot Evo Running Shoe Review
Selling a product that's in high demand is usually a good situation for a company to find itself in - but having something that's in too much demand can be somewhat problematic as well. Just ask VivoBarefoot.
Since debuting its Evo running shoes in February, the company has scrambled to keep up with demand for them on both sides of the pond. Given that VivoBarefoot is based in the UK, customers in America were often at the end of the line when it came to availability. (And sometimes, as we're accustomed to the dizzying speed of technology, information transfer, and virtually everything else in the digital age, we forget that mass transport of physical objects still takes a while. Most of VivoBarefoot's US supply comes overseas by boat – and until someone invents the Bullet Ship, that process will continue to be a rate-limiting step.) It caused more than a bit of frustration both from customers who really wanted to try the Evo, as well as the company who was doing everything in their power to appease them.
Fortunately, VivoBarefoot is starting to catch up, and currently has a full supply of two colors – black and yellow – ready for purchase on its website, with a full restocking of colors in July. So now that they're actually available - for a while, at least - the timing seemed right for a standard review of my experience with the Evos thus far. (You can also click here if you missed my first loot at the Evo from March.)
The executive summary is this: I really, really like these shoes. I've put a lot of miles on them – at least 150 so far – in all sorts of conditions, and they may be the most dependable all-purpose minimalist shoes I've tested. There are a couple of minor fit issues that are noticeable but don't impact performance or comfort (for me, anyway). They come with an expensive price tag, but if you're looking for a single option to cover every possible scenario for minimalist running, the Evo is probably worth the investment. For a more detailed discussion, read on.
From a distance, the Evo looks like a standard running shoe; it features a mesh/synthetic upper with standard tongue and lacing mechanisms on top of a durable rubber outsole, just like a traditional trainer. If you were to show up at a race wearing these, chances are that 95% of the people wouldn't notice anything different about your footwear.
This has always been VivoBarefoot's trademark: making true "barefoot shoes" that allow natural motion and sensory feedback in styles that are fashionable in modern society. I use my Oaks as standard office wear, and the Lesothos can be worn in the most formal settings I'll ever have to worry about. Likewise, the Evo blends in with the rest of the running shoe crowd; it's only when you look at the details that the differences become prominent.
What looks like a honeycomb pattern on the top half of the Evo is actually a very thin micro-fiber mesh with a TPU plastic overlay, a material combination that maintains the upper's shape while providing outstanding breathability. Water passes through easily, but drying time for the upper – with the exception of the heel - is typically only a matter of minutes after being submerged in stream crossings.
The rear of the Evo takes a little longer to dry due to a thin layer of padding at the heel collar, and a sockliner that maintains moisture a bit longer than the microfiber mesh. However, even in wet conditions, these two features make the Evo extremely comfortable right out of the box, and continuing for the life of the shoe. You may recall (from my first look post) that my 2nd run in these shoes was a hard-charging 13-miler; that run gave me a small friction spot below my ankle, but that was the only hotspot I've experienced in all my running since then, even on the days I've gone sockless. Like other VivoBarefoot models, the heel of the Evo is very low-profile, which minimizes weight while allowing full range of motion without restriction.
Another "looks normal but isn't" aspect of the Evo is the standard lacing system on the upper. Like other shoes, the lacing allows you to fine tune the tightness of the upper to your preference. However, pulling the laces tight doesn't compromise forefoot space or mobility, thanks to the Evo's wide toe box. The resulting fit is something that's snug through the bridge and arch of the foot, but roomy enough in front to let the toes spread out naturally upon foot strike. The secure fit of the upper also makes it easy to run track intervals or other speed work, and prevents your foot from sliding forward to the front of the toe box on steep downhills (an especially nice consideration for ultrarunners).
I mentioned a couple of quirks about the fit, and they both pertain to the upper. The main quibble I have is that a flexion crease near the front of the upper creates a slight pressure point across the top of my big toe on one side. I've also found that the base of the tongue area can place a bit of pressure on the top of the foot if the lacing is too tight. Both of these conditions have been minor annoyances for me when going sockless, but when I have socks on they're not especially bothersome.
Below the foot, the Evo has VivoBarefoot's standard thin insole that can be removed or retained depending on your preferred ground feel (I leave mine in). Without the insole, the thickness of material between your foot and the ground is 4mm, similar to the Oak or Lesotho models. Some barefoot purists consider this too thick, but I find the 4-5mm range (in Vivos as well as other brands) to be a nice balance between good ground feel and reliable protection and durability. The puncture-resistant outsole enables you to feel the all the pebbles and bumps in the road or trail, but there's little to no discomfort even with sharp or pointy objects you encounter.
To current VivoBarefoot owners, the Evo's outsole looks familiar, yet very different; it combines the outward-protruding honeycomb pattern of "old-school" models like the Aqua and Dharma, with the thickness of more aggressive treads on the Oak and Lesotho, and some very fine grooves to further improve grip. For road running, it's more than enough traction than you'll ever need – and on the trails, they hold up very admirably. After 150 miles, my treads are slightly worn down in the heels, but I don't think it's unreasonable to expect that the outsole will hold up for several hundred miles or more. This is something I'll continue to monitor and update.
While the Evo isn't officially designed as a trail running shoe, since I've been ramping up my trail mileage like crazy this spring, I figured that I'd try to make it one anyway. I've been pleasantly surprised with its traction on loose gravel and rocky single tracks, as well as steep hills and sloppy stretches of mud. One noticeable drawback is that the outsole becomes slick when completely wet, such as feeling my way across large rocks on the bottom of a river crossing. In those conditions, they seem to slip more easily than standard trail running shoes – but for something that wasn't really designed as a water shoe, it holds up fairly well.
The outsole is also a primary contributor to the overall weight of the Evo, which is 8.2oz - or 7.2oz if you take out the insole. While that's fairly light for a running shoe, it's at the higher end of true minimalist shoes. Based purely on weight, the Evo is "more shoe" than its competitors, but its design and construction provide a bit more protection on the top of the shoe (compared to Vibram and Soft Star) and underfoot (compared to Feelmax); whether that's a point in its favor or not is up to you.
For most folks, the big decision about the Evo will inevitably be the price point of $160. Obviously, it's expensive. VivoBarefoot (and its parent line, Terra Plana) is known for high quality materials, dependable construction, outstanding durability, and socially responsible business practices – all of which influence the retail price of the products they sell. It's a company I feel good about supporting - yes, I've paid out of pocket for their shoes in the past – and I've been extremely happy with the longevity of all their previous models.
What you get in exchange for your money is a very comfortable, extremely well-built multi-purpose shoe that can be used on roads and trails, for track workouts or ultra training, in wet conditions or temperature extremes, which you can confidently expect to last you for at least several hundred miles. Simply put, there's a reason these things are in high demand. And if you want to try them soon, you might want to hurry; interest in the Evo hasn't really slowed since the initial launch, and I would anticipate the current re-stock is bound to be short lived.
The VivoBarefoot Evo is now available for $140 from the Terra Plana website.
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What else could possibly go wrong?? Anira's life has been a complete disaster this past week, and obviously it's not going to give her a break any time soon. The local power plant almost had a meltdown, a bunch of stupid teenagers burnt down half of the forest she lives in, the government found out that she was living in an abandoned shed and threatened to move her into an orphanage, and worst of all, HER BOYFRIEND DUMPED HER. When she wakes up on the first school day after winter break with that same sinking feeling in her stomach, she knows something else will go wrong, but never in her wildest dreams did she imagine it would lead her on a path like this. A story of self-discovery, this anything-but-average teenager is forced to confront a past she never knew existed, survive an encounter with deadly yet somehow civilized vampires, and juggle a secret that no one can ever know, right in the middle of the worst week of her life.
Palo, Iowa wasn't supposed to be this unpredictable.
Chapter 1: Get me out of this mess
I opened my eyes groggily and groaned. My stomach was twisting and turning again, like it had almost every other day this past week. And almost every other day this past week, something had gone wrong. The first day had been the absolute worst though, in my opinion.
Hey, Anira, I need to talk to you, Nick, my boyfriend, had said. It was the last day of school before winter break, and we had just climbed off the bus to go home. I had looked at him and smiled, trying to ignore that gut-wrenching feeling I always got when something bad was going to happen. I… Uh, I think we should just be friends. We just aren't very good together, you know? I hope you understand. It's nothing personal. We can still be friends though, right? I had agreed with a little too much enthusiasm.
The next day, after I had cried myself to sleep, I'd barely noticed that same feeling when I woke up- I thought it was a side effect from all the sobs- until late in the night when I caught a whiff of smoke and realized that my forest was burning. Apparently a group of teenagers had thought this was a good place for a bonfire to celebrate the week-long vacation. Why they had wanted to be outside in December was beyond me, but there they were, burning down the only thing that hid my house from view.
Then, of course, after the trees had been drastically thinned, the inevitable happened: I got a notice on my door saying that my house was on government property and I needed to go to court to get a real home under penalty of the law. Of course, as soon as I showed up and they realized I was only fifteen, they threatened to send me to an orphanage or foster home until I was legally old enough to live alone. I had two weeks to pick a foster home of my choice before they forced me into some rotten place with the other homeless kids.
If that wasn't enough to take in with all I had already been going through, the local power plant was in danger of having a meltdown, and I had to work there for days trying to calm everyone down and take control of the situation. By the time all the chaos was over, I had only three days left of my break to relax.
And of course relaxation was an impossibility with my home being threatened and my heart completely shattered in my chest.
Now it was the first day of the new semester, and I could tell that something else was going to go wrong. But what else could possibly go wrong?! After everything I'd been through in the past week, what else could go wrong?!
I sat up grudgingly and stretched my aching muscles. I wasn't used to sleeping so often. Usually I only had to sleep two or three times a week, but I was so upset during the break that I had actually slept every night. It wasn't natural.
After going to my closet and grabbing a dull green blouse and khakis, I went into the kitchen to get some breakfast. It wasn't a very big room, with only the bare necessities to keep it running: a refrigerator, a sink, a stove, and a little wooden table with one chair on either side. The refrigerator was actually pretty unnecessary at this time of year. Since my house had no heater or air conditioner, the food just adapted to whatever temperature it was outside, and since it had just snowed… Well, my food would be plenty cool without manmade appliances.
I knew perfectly well that not having a heater was strange and unthinkable to any of the humans around me. It was part of the reason why I had never invited anyone to my house. But to be perfectly honest, I liked my house without all those silly indulgences. I could really taste the fresh air when the musty air of a machine wasn't in the way, and besides, the thing would be unnecessary anyway. I couldn't feel temperatures. Well, I could feel when the weather changed, and I could tell when it was hot or cold, but I was never actually affected by temperature. My skin was just the same 85˚ all the time.
I grabbed an apple from the fridge and went into the bathroom as I ate, my feet dragging a little as I walked. The bathroom was a little smaller than the kitchen, with a bath tub, a toilet, a sink, and a mirror. I lived in an extremely small house.
I looked at my reflection in the mirror without interest. Just a little over a week ago my eyes had been bright and shining with life. Now they were just a dull forest green, similar to my shirt color, with no emotions and no light. There were shadows under my eyelids that hadn't been there before. I may have been sleeping more than usual, but that certainly didn't mean I'd been sleeping well.
My hair was an unkempt mess, knotted and tangled from the many days of neglect. I grabbed my brush from the sink now, not wanting to look like a zombie when I got on the bus to meet Nick. I couldn't let him know how much his decision had affected me. I had to suck it up and act like nothing had changed, as if it didn't matter in the slightest that he had broken my heart. It wasn't really his fault, I guess. He wasn't trying to be mean or anything. He just didn't think we were right for each other.
I sighed when I was finally done and watched the gossamer strands flow all the way down my legs, halting just below my knees. The name Rapunzel fluttered through my mind as I glanced back in the mirror. I was a strange sight to see, with flawless pale skin and pale hair that ran all the way down to my calves. Maybe that was why Nick had dumped me…
I shook the thought out of my head and checked my watch. 7:30. I still had 30 minutes before I had to be at the bus stop, and I was already set to leave. What was I supposed to do for 30 whole minutes?
My eyes brightened just slightly as an idea came into my head. I ran back into the kitchen to look out the windows at the surrounding forest- at least what was left of it. Was it safe? Would anybody really be out and about this early in the morning? Ordinarily I wouldn't be too worried about getting caught, but after those stupid teenagers had burned down the woods, I couldn't be too careful. The coast seemed clear, and that uncomfortable feeling in my stomach had subsided, for now, so maybe I could get some exercise in before I left.
Before I could change my mind, I reached behind me to reveal the crease in my shirt where I had installed the zipper. Very carefully, I pulled the zipper down until the hole was completely open and exhaled in relief as my wings slipped through the flap. I had been too preoccupied over my vacation to stretch out my wings, but now nobody was around, I could sense that it was safe, and I had 30 minutes of free time to kill. What better way to spend that time than to fly as fast as I could and just tune out the world for a few precious moments?
I fluttered my wings experimentally, smiling as my feet lifted off the ground. It felt so good to finally use them again! I shot out the back door after a short warm-up and let the world blur around me.
I thought about my past while I flew, all the memories I had before this week that didn't make me want to hide in bed all day. Before I had lived on Earth, I had grown up in a small planet called Avalon. I lived there for eight years, but then one day our Fairy Council had come to my house and asked my parents if they could send me to Earth. They sent different fairies to Earth every year to help the humans with their natural disasters and magical infestations, but only the ones with the best talents could go. I was honored to be a part of their program and left immediately. I had always admired the fairies that came to this planet, and I had hoped they would pick me, but I had also thought that my talent wasn't good enough. While some fairies could bend the elements or turn invisible, my only unique quality was my sense of danger. I knew when something bad would happen. I didn't know what it would be, but I always knew, and it had saved my people's lives many times. So they sent me here, to this tiny town of Palo, Iowa, where I could live safely undetected and help those in need.
Well, that plan was in the process of being uprooted and there was absolutely nothing I could do about it. The officials had trusted me to keep our secret, and though nobody knew what I really was, the fact that they had found my house was enough to put us all in grave danger. Nobody could know we existed, humans and other mythical creatures alike. We could not be discovered. It was the law.
I slowed to a more human speed and dropped down to the ground when I heard a rustle in the bushes. A deer jumped out of nowhere and scampered across the path to disappear into the trees once again. That same uneasy feeling came back as I watched the creature, and I backed away on foot. Whatever that creature was running from had to be the danger I was to face today. I wasn't going to let it find me here, completely vulnerable and with no witnesses.
I opened my wings and fled back to the house.
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Chapter 7: Preparations
I snuck around the bus cautiously, careful to stay out of sight of the vampires. They were all standing together now, their heads bent together and their voices buzzing intensely. My hiding place was too far away for me to hear what they were saying, but they all seemed pretty concerned.
The bus rumbled to life and began moving forward, forcing me to find another place to spy on the new kids. I ran back towards the school in a rush, trying to look as if I had forgotten something there, and jumped into the brush when I was sure nobody was looking. I crept back towards the group quietly, not disturbing a single leaf on the ground.
"Carlisle's here," I heard the mind-reader say. "Rose, Emmett, you stay and look out for anyone suspicious. I think I hear somebody eavesdropping on us, and chances are it's the one I heard earlier." What a strange thing to say; if he knew I was eavesdropping, why would he tell them to stay here? Unless it was some sort of trap. Or maybe they were just trying to scare me away? Well, whatever the case, I wasn't safe here.
I peered out at the group just in time to see Edward smile.
"Whoever it is, she's incredibly smart." How did he know I was a girl? I could be a guy too. He hadn't seen me yet, as far as he knew.
I turned to look at the blonde, whose nostrils were flaring as she tried to catch my scent, her body rigid as she listened for clues. I smiled wryly. Good luck with that.
"She's in the bushes somewhere," Edward whispered. "Do with that what you will." I realized he would have seen what I saw in my head and cursed silently. I couldn't pay attention to anything I was looking at with him around.
I hurried through the greenery quickly, not making a sound, and stopped just next to the street, making sure I was still hidden. Then, I let my instincts guide me. I didn't think about where I was, or what I was doing. I didn't even think about what I saw in front of me. My mind was completely blank, a GPS intent on following that sleek black car.
The engine revved. I opened my wings. And we both shot forward.
I flew up as high as I dared, so high that I would look like nothing more than a bird even to the vampire's superior eyesight, while at the same time still able to keep track of their vehicle. I followed them for a long time, watching them twist and turn down the road three times as fast as the speed limit allowed. We finally reached their lair after ten minutes.
The whole house was painted white, and from what I could tell, one of the walls was entirely made of glass. I couldn't see inside, but I didn't need to; I had all the information I needed. I had followed them home, I would remember the way, I knew what their house looked like. Now all I had to do was wait until nightfall.
I fled towards my house before the vampires could notice anything and started to think of a plan. So, now I knew where they lived. What next? When would it be safe to leave without being seen? When would it be pertinent? I couldn't trust the vampires alone, but I had to go home and prepare if I was going to get any answers. I'd just have to be quick about it and hope nobody had been hurt in my absence.
I flew into my bedroom and flung open my closet door. Hanging in the far back corner was a black shirt, black pants, and a dark indigo shoulder bag. I only used this set of clothes for 'special occasions,' and this definitely fit in that category. The term ninja fluttered through my mind and I smiled grimly. Yes, I would look like a ninja, but I would need to act like one too. I could not be seen, or heard, or noticed in any way.
After I changed, I glided over to my dresser and dug through my bottom drawer. I picked out a pocket knife, a special-effects can that produced fog when opened, and a small bottle of perfume that the Council had been nice enough to give to me in case of emergencies. The perfume was synthetic blood, created to help mask our identity. It was the most important precaution to keeping the secret hidden. The can of fog was simply to help me get away in case my position was compromised, and the knife… well, it helped me feel protected, even if it wouldn't actually help.
I put the supplies in my bag and glanced out the window to see if it was dark enough to leave yet. I still had at least an hour before it was safe.
"Pixie Dust," I muttured. "They'd better not be hungry today." I stood up stiffly and went out into the kitchen, grabbing my math homework on the way. Well, while I was waiting, I might as well do something productive to keep from failing out of school. It wouldn't take long to finish, with my memory, but it was better than nothing.
The math problems took about fifteen minutes of my time, and since that was my only homework for the day, I had 45 minutes of free time left. I went over to my refrigerator and pulled a peach out, biting into the soft flesh absently. It was unnecessary; I really only had to eat once a day, not three times like the humans, and I already ate breakfast and lunch, but there was really nothing else I could do. At the very least it would help me keep my strength when I finally encountered the vampires again.
I ate slowly, careful to get every morsel from the pit, and glanced at the clock again when I couldn't find another piece of fruit on it. 30 minutes left.
I groaned and leaned back against my chair. Why couldn't the sun go down faster?? Even with all the clouds, it was still too light out! I had to stay here.
Just then, my doorbell rang, making me nearly jump out of my skin. Who in their right mind would be visiting me right now? It was just before dark, after all, and I didn't really have any friends anyway.
"Anira?" a muffled voice called from the door. "Are you in there?" It was Vincent.
"Uh, yeah! One second!" I called back, still completely shocked. How had he figured out where I lived? I'd never invited anyone over here before. The most he knew was that I 'lived near the forest.' Weren't there other houses near here as well?
I opened the door and smiled weakly at my friend, still puzzling over how, and why, he was here. Obviously he noticed my confusion.
"Um, Chris mentioned he's seen you going into the forest after the bus drops you off," he stuttered, "so I followed the trail you've worn through. I hope that isn't creepy." He paused, lost in his thoughts. "It's so strange, the trail disappeared about halfway through…"
"Was there a reason you wanted to visit?" I asked quickly, not wanting him to think about it too much. It was unlikely he would jump to the conclusion that I could fly, but it made me nervous that he had noticed something so small.
"Oh, right, I was just wondering if, uh, you wanted me to help you plant those seeds I gave you earlier? There are a lot in the bag, so I just thought… maybe…" He trailed off and made a face, as if he were mad.
"I'd love it," I said, forcing a smile. Why was he wearing that strange expression? "Come on, I'll get the seeds and we can go outside right now." I ran into my bedroom and searched through my bag for the little brown sack. When I came back out, Vincent was standing in my make-shift kitchen.
"So, this is your house?" He shivered. "Aye, it's just as cold in here as it is out there!" He eyed my outfit suspiciously, and I realized I wasn't wearing a coat like a sane person would be. "Aren't you cold?"
"Uh, I was cold, but I was wearing my coat for so long that I got hot. But you're right, it is getting cold again. I'll go put it back on," I said hurriedly, feeling a little scrambled. I hadn't expected any visitors, ever, so Vincent had caught me entirely off-guard.
After I got my coat, we went out into the sharp winter air and started planting the seeds. I knew it was probably futile to do this now, just after Christmas break, but I wasn't going to disappoint Vincent after he went through all this trouble just to find my house. We made sure to spread them far apart, in places were we thought it would be good for a tree to grow. Pretty soon the bag was completely empty and we were walking back to my little cottage.
"Um, Vincent, there's something I need to tell you… about where I live…" I tried to find a way to explain it without making it sound too terrible, but there wasn't a single description that would make my eviction notice sound good. I remained silent for quite a few minutes.
"Go on," he encouraged, watching me serenely. I opened my mouth, and sighed.
"Just don't tell anyone about it, okay?" I asked, looking down. "I'm already the crazy girl with the pale skin and the long hair. Nobody needs to know I live in the forest too." He laughed.
"Your secret is safe with me." I glanced at him quickly, terrified that there might be a double meaning to his words, but he was only talking about my house. He was still entirely oblivious when it came to my humanity, or lack of it.
"Thanks for helping me, Vincent," I whispered, giving him a hug. "It means a lot." He hugged me back for a moment, and when I pulled away, he was smiling.
"It was nothing," he said giddily. "Um, I have to go. My parents will be making supper soon." I smiled back slightly and watched him turn and go in wonder. My heart jerked forward once in my chest before resuming its usual rhythm.
"Bye," I murmured. Then I went back inside, a little dazed, and looked up at the clock. We had spent 45 minutes outside. It was time to leave.
I blinked once, getting my bearings, and shrugged the heavy coat from off my shoulders. I couldn't have extra weight holding me down on a night like this.
After glancing in my shoulder bag one last time to make sure my things were there, I pulled back the flap in my shirt, opened my wings, and shot into the air.
Chapter 8: Eavesdropping
I finally reached the Cullen house about fifteen minutes later. I didn't want to fly as fast in the dark, so naturally it took a little longer than the first time I came here, but I wasn't happy about it. I landed at the edge of a large creek and snuck up to the nearest window. Inside I could make out the voices of several worried vampires.
"What should we do?" I heard one of them ask quietly. "Nobody has ever discovered us this quickly before, and certainly none of you appear to have done anything wrong. How could they have found out?"
"From what it sounds like to me, this girl already knew about our existence," the mind reader replied. I cringed, hoping he was too involved with his own conversation to notice I was there. "There wasn't a doubt in her head that she might have been wrong. And the way she followed us around after school, the way she thought through every action, seems like maybe she's had experience with our kind. She analyzed everything we said, and she noticed things that nobody else would notice." I slowly lifted my head and risked a glance through the window. They were all sitting together in a large white living room, every one of them frozen in stress. I noticed that Renesmee wasn't present, and there were two other vampires in the room with the others. Naturally they also had golden eyes.
"She masked her scent," the blonde one muttered. "I don't know how she did it, but I couldn't smell anything out of the ordinary when she was eavesdropping."
"Yes, she seemed to have thought of that too," Edward murmured, stroking his chin thoughtfully. "She seemed to know that you wouldn't be able to smell her. That's probably why she was brave enough to hide in the bushes. But she was still cautious; she knows about our sharpened senses, and our blinding speed, and our hidden strength…" He paused, looking as if there were something else he had to say, but really didn't want to say it. "And she knows I can read minds." That got a big response.
"What?" The new lady- a vampire with short curly brown hair- said, looking at the boy in alarm. "That's not possible! Even if she does know about vampires, how could she have discovered that so quickly?"
"Fascinating," the man next to her said, his eyes bright with curiosity and concern at the same time. "I wonder if she is some form of vampire herself? Maybe she has a talent similar to Eleazer's?"
"This is no vampire," Alice growled from the edge of the couch, her forefingers at her temples. "This is something else entirely."
"We'll have to move away!" the brunette woman groaned. "I hate to make everyone leave again, but I will not lose any of my family."
"I wish we could investigate this further," the blonde man sighed, "but under the circumstances, I agree. We will have to leave town."
"Wait," Bella said, holding up her hand. "Shouldn't we talk to Jacob and Renesmee about this? They deserve to have a say in this too."
"Bella's right," the brunette said. "Let's wait until Nessie and Jacob come back from their hunt to make the final decision." At the sound of these words I felt my stomach churn in utter terror; So Renesmee and some other blood-sucker named Jacob were hunting. I shouldn't have waited so long to come. Now some innocent human was going to die, and there was nothing I could do about it.
I felt nauseous.
"I don't like it," Emmett muttered, smacking his fist into his palm. "We shouldn't run away. Let's find the girl and take her down!" I grimaced; the last thing I wanted to do was fight with them.
"That would just make a scene," the boy- who I believed was named Jasper- reasoned. "We can't just fight with someone in the middle of school property. That would give us away. And what are the chances that we'll get her alone if she knows what we are?"
"Hold on, hold on, hold on," Rosalie said, motioning for everyone to lower their voices. "Stop talking for a second." The room was silent. "Do you hear that?" I saw them all look around in surprise, and I glanced around as well, wondering what she could possibly be talking about. The only thing I heard was the even thumping of my heart.
I froze.
"Is that… is that a heartbeat?" The blonde man asked in shock. I glanced at the mind reader and saw that he had gone rigid. He was staring straight ahead, not even bothering to look for the window where I was watching. He knew I couldn't flee, not without the answers I was seeking. I knew I was trapped, unable to run for fear of putting human lives in danger. No, I had to stay here and take the consequence.
I sighed and crept away from the window, not wanting them to see me just yet. After I was out of sight, I straightened up and stretched my back. Then I took a deep breath, sucked in my fear, and did what was probably the craziest thing I would ever do: I walked up to the front door, and knocked.
The house was absolutely silent, not a noise, not a breath. I didn't know how long I stood there, but eventually, I heard the sound of feet against wood as someone came to answer the door. It swung open slowly and I looked wearily up into the face of the unfamiliar male.
"Hello," he said, his expression still blank with shock. I smiled nervously up at him.
"Hello," I replied. "I heard you were new in town and I thought I would stop by and say welcome." At 11:00 at night… Yeah, they probably knew it was me, but I might as well play my part. The least I could do was act polite after getting caught eavesdropping… Twice.
"Thank you," he said, starting to get over his trance. "Won't you come in?" I nodded and stepped inside, feeling slightly suicidal. Well, this was the only way for me to get my answers. If I got killed in the process, at least I would go down doing my job instead of sulking about a lost love.And I thought my life couldn't get any worse.
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10 Female Cartoon Characters You Wish Were Real
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If you have fantasies over a particular cartoon character, it's probably time to start taking your medication again. However, it is not unreasonable to say that certain female cartoon characters have an alluring charm to them that can make someone wonder what they would be like if they were real. If you think like that, you REALLY should start taking your medication again. However, until you can find a child to remove the childproof cap from your bottle of crazy person pills, here is a list of 10 female cartoon characters you wish were real.
Lois Griffin (Family Guy)
Not Marge Simpson shock! If you prefer the fairer sex to be bright yellow and have skyscraper tall blue hair, then Marge is the gal for you. But if you prefer brassy redheads who laugh like a Victorian streetwalker from the East End of London (in other words… dirty) and are quite willing to sleep with incredibly stupid fat men (hurray!) then Lois is the lady for you.
Lois is one of the ultimate animated babes. She is quite happy to flaunt her body, play lurid sex games, get drunk or stoned and still always manages to look after her considerably selfish family and fight off the advances of a horny dog (Brian… and Quagmire).
Penelope Pitstop (Wacky Races, The Perils of Penelope Pitstop)
One of the paradigms of a damsel in distress, this southern blonde bombshell often cried out "help" in honeyed tones that never failed to attract the attention of her quixotic rescuers. Even though she was constantly stalked by either Dick Dastardly or the Hooded Claw, this resourceful heroine never finished a show with a hair out of place. The sort of animated character you could introduce to your mother.
Liane Marie Cartman (South Park)
The quiet dirty one. Liane Cartman has an awful son, Eric. He is loud, obnoxious and demanding, but she deals with it all by indulging in her pastime of random and casual sex (although she has been less promiscuous in recent seasons). Liane is possible the kinkiest character on the list, she has been known to get up to some rather "open-minded" activities in the past. It has been revealed that she is also intersexual and is actually Cartman's father. Yes it is confusing and disturbing, but who doesn't want to take a walk on the wild side now and again?
Wilma Pebble Slaghoople Flintstone (The Flintstones)
It's always Betty Rubble that gets the kudos in The Flintstones. She is the pretty giggling one whilst Wilma is the harpy boxing poor old Fred's ears again. But the truth is Wilma is a fire-haired fox in a similar vein to Lois Griffin. She easily tolerates a gruff and insensitive macho type whilst running a home and family. And she does all this wearing nothing but a fetching fur cloth with a skirt so short you can see her smile.
Maude Flanders (The Simpsons)
Although Ned's dutiful wife has passed on, it isn't just Homer who remembers her with fondness and desire. Maude was the hot mother in the show, forget Marge, Maude was the one to watch. All the men in Springfield felt a pinch of lust for the Bible-loving beauty, but her affections were only for Neddy, Rod & Todd and of course, to her faith. The one woman who could have potentially split Homer and Marge up… well her and Lurleen Lumpkin… and Mindy Simmons… and Amber Pigal Simpson…
Turanga Leela (Futurama)
Proof that being a one-eyed alien (although later revealed she is actually a mutant) does not prevent a cartoon character from being attractive, sensual and desirable to the male characters of Futurama. Although Leela does have a huge single eye, which she cleverly tries to make less conspicuous by brushing her purple hair over it, she also is extremely intelligent, hard-working and has a body to die for. Literally… many men try to get closer to her body and she has no problem with making them nearly die for it.
Smurfette (The Smurfs)
It is important to make a distinction between the first generation Smurfette and the second generation Smurfette. The first one basically looked like a regular smurf but had bushy black hair and possibly the hint of a moustache. The second generation Smurfette was much more feminine, with her long blonde hair, fluttering eyelashes, flowery dresses and high heels. She took the Female Smurf Rights Movement backwards 100 years.
Daphne Blake (Scooby-Doo)
Another flame-haired temptress! Ginger people face so much unfair abuse in real life society, but in animated shows they are the paragons of beauty and popularity. Daphne is the typical scream teen that appears in so many slasher flicks, but she always manages to keep her sweater on and Fred's hands off. She may appear initially as eye candy for Fred and Shaggy and as a latent lesbian symbol of bubble-headedness for Velma, but Daphne pulls her weight when it comes to catching ghosts, which is more than can be said for Shaggy, who is clearly paranoid due to significant substance abuse and Scooby, who has a disturbing compulsive need for Scooby snacks.
Francine Smith (American Dad)
The 40 year old faithful wife of a bumbling CIA agent and loving mother. Francine is the Cindy Crawford of the cartoon world. She nearly always looks impeccable, even when stressed out by a neurotic son, rebellious daughter, German fish and gender-confused alien. She shows incredible devotion to her lug of a husband Stan, who is often portrayed as one of the most intolerant people imaginable. Francine is funny, determined, hard-working and sexy… in a fictional animated character kind of way.
Jessica Rabbit (Who Framed Roger Rabbit?)
Gentlemen prefer blondes but animators prefer red-heads. The Angelina Jolie of animated women. Sexy, demanding and commanding, with a hint of fearlessness. Jessica Rabbit is clearly the most provocative and sensual creation of an animator's fevered mind. With legs as long as a Burmese python and a bosom that defies gravity, Jessica Rabbit has no problem in using what the artists gave her to get her way. Frankly, she makes Holli Would (the Kim Basinger femme fatale from Cool World) look like the female shot putters who used to compete for East Germany at the 1980 Olympics.


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Come shopping with us-we're on the hunt for fur. Many people who like the furry fashion look - feel better about buying the fake stuff. But our hidden camera investigation found when you think you're getting fake - you could be getting fooled and buying the real thing!
"There is still animal fur being sold in the United States without saying anything on the label," said Pierre Grzybowski, Humane Society of the United States.
Under Federal law, every item that's made of fur - in any part, even a tiny bit - needs a label listing the animal it came from.
But look: At this Steinmart in Westborough, we found this fancy sweater--decorated with furry black puffs. According to the label--it's only rayon, nylon and spandex. But our expert says this stuff is real fur.
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There's nothing illegal about selling or wearing fur. Some people like the real thing.
So what would you say about these fluffy-trimmed gloves we found at the Rainbow Store in Revere? The label says 100-percent polyester. But see the dark stuff? Our expert says it's from the ballpoint pens they use to mark the animal skins.
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Daniel Henry Edward 'Danny' Thompson (born 4 April 1939) is an English multi-instrumentalist best known as a double bassist and businessman. He has had a long musical career playing with a large variety of other musicians, particularly Richard Thompson (no relation) and John Martyn, but including many others: at various times he has for example played with Nick Drake, Roy Orbison, Julie Felix, Freddie and the Dreamers, Tubby Hayes, Ronnie Scott, Tom Paxton, Donovan, John McLaughlin, Vivian Stanshall, David Sylvian, Kate Bush, Linda Lewis, Mary Hopkin, Loreena McKennitt, Tim Buckley, and Davey Graham. For four years (1964-1967), he was a member of Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated, and he was a founding member of the British folk rock band Pentangle. Since 1987, he has also recorded four solo albums. He converted to Islam in 1990.
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EDITOR'S NOTE: Supreme Court Justice Michael J. Wilkins and Court of Appeals Judge Gregory K. Orme addressed some of last year's important Utah appellate decisions at a Salt Lake County Bar Luncheon on February 26, 2003. Although the information will be of more limited utility for those not in attendance, the Utah Bar Journal thought its readers might find the case summaries, distributed as handouts during the presentations, to be of interest. Accordingly, the handouts are reprinted here, with the speakers' permission. Especially because readers will not have the benefit of the narrative commentary provided by the speakers, readers are cautioned that the summaries should not be relied on for any purposes other than calling attention to these opinions and explaining what each case generally involves.
Selected Cases Decided by the Utah Supreme Court in 2002
by Justice Michael J. Wilkins
Common Law
Riddle v. Perry, 2002 UT 10
A witness in a legislative hearing has a common law privilege to speak unmolested, even if the comments amount to defamatory statements, so long as the testimony given has some relation to the proceedings in which they are made.
Breiggar Properties v. H. E. Davis & Sons, 2002 UT 53
Road debris was dumped on adjoining property. Suit for trespass was dismissed under the three year statute of limitations. The court clarified that "permanent trespass" means that the act of trespass has ceased, and the statute of limitation has begun to run from the date of the last act of trespass. Similarly, "continuing trespass" means that the acts of trespass have not ceased, and that the statute of limitations begins to run anew from each new act of trespass for damages arising from that new act.
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State in the interests of A.C.C., 2002 UT 22
A juvenile court probation order providing for random searches of the juvenile deprived the juvenile of any reasonable expectation of privacy, as a matter of law, and the drug paraphernalia seized was not subject to suppression as the result. The search did not violate the Fourth Amendment, or Article I, Section 14 of the Utah Constitution. The order was a lesser intrusion than secure confinement, which the court could have imposed.
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State v. Houskeeper, 2002 UT 118
State v. Tunzi, 2002 UT 119
Once certified to stand trial as an adult, the district court retains jurisdiction for all purposes unless the juvenile is acquitted on the charged offense, and on all related charges arising from the same incident.
State in the interests of W.A., 2002 UT 126
State in the interests of W.A., 2002 UT 127
Termination of parental rights actions involving child legally in Utah, and parents located in two other states. Parents challenge personal jurisdiction. The court affirmed juvenile court's finding of jurisdiction on two basis: 78-3a-110(13) specifically grants the juvenile court jurisdiction over the absent parents; and the status of the child vis-a-vis the parents constitutes an exception to the ordinary requirements of the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
State v. Schofield, 2002 UT 132
A person over the age of 21, no matter at what age the offense occurred, is subject to the jurisdiction of the district court, and not eligible for the 'exclusive' jurisdiction of the juvenile court. Juvenile court jurisdiction is an aid in reforming juveniles prior to adulthood, not a lesser penalty for adults whose crimes occurred while they were juveniles.
Criminal Cases
State v. Martinez, 2002 UT 80
Nineteen-year-old defendant had sexual intercourse with a fifteen-year-old girl. Defendant sought to introduce evidence that girl had represented herself as seventeen-years-old to address question of intent to have sex with 14 or 15 year old. In affirming the conviction, and the exclusion of the proffered age evidence, the Court held crime of sexual activity with a minor is one of strict liability, and the only intent necessary has to do with the act, not the age of partner.
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State v. Casey, 2002 UT 29
The child victim of sexual abuse asked the prosecutor to be heard by the court at the defendant's change of plea hearing. The prosecutor failed to inform the court, and the change of plea was accepted without comment from the victim. The victim appealed. The court held that the victim had a right to appeal the denial of opportunity to be heard, that the change of plea hearing qualified under the victims' rights laws as one during which the victim was entitled to be heard, and that the prosecutor had a duty to inform the court of the victim's request.
Discovery of rape victim records:
State v. Blake, 2002 UT 113
Defendant sought juvenile victim's juvenile court records and counseling records seeking evidence of prior reports of rape by the victim. The court held that juvenile court records are governed by statute, and not subject to Rule 16. Counseling records of a rape victim are only available after defendant has satisfied the "reasonable certainty" test of State v. Cardall 1999 UT 51, 982 P.2d 79.
State v. Hansen, 2002 UT 114
Defendant sought trial court in camera review of rape victim's mental health records "to determine if any of them were material to his defense." The trial court directed the prosecutor to review the records and report back, inviting the defendant to raise the issue again if unsatisfied. Defendant failed to raise the issue thereafter, and court held the matter had been waived for purpose of appeal.
State v. Gomez, 2002 UT 120
The absolute privilege accorded communications between a rape victim and the rape crisis center under 78-3c-4 (1996) is constitutional.
Civil Cases
Rule 41(a) dismiss:
First Equity Federal v. Phillips Development, 2002 UT 56
Two voluntary dismissals under Rule 41(a)(1) of a civil action constitute dismissal with prejudice. However, a dismissal resulting from a motion to dismiss that is granted does not trigger the consequences of the rule.
Open Courts:
Laney v. Fairview City, 2002 UT 79
Berry v. Beech Aircraft, 717 P.2d 670 (Utah 1985) is still good law.
Citizen Initiative:
Gallivan v. Walker, 2002 UT 89
Multi-county signature requirement for placing a citizen initiative on the general election ballot is unconstitutional under both the fundamental rights provision and the Equal Protection Clause.
Appellate Practice
"We feel it necessary to comment on the briefs in this case. Appellant's counsel has submitted briefs that are replete with pejorative remarks and epithets regarding opposing counsel, the trial court, [a witness], and indirectly, this court. Statements such as [Appellee's] arguments are 'supercilious,' 'absolutely foolish and asinine,' and 'ridiculous,' that [Appellee] is 'ignorant,' that the trial court 'ignored . . . every opinion every written by this [c]ourt' and 'fail[ed] to read and comprehend the actual language' of the applicable statute, that [the witness] is 'notorious' and a 'charlatan,' and that [the witness's] opinion is 'inarticulate' and an 'absurd legal opinion' are wholly inappropriate in an appellate brief. Statements that small claims judges are not 'real judge[s]' and that this court disregards the truth by prefacing an argument with '[o]n the outside chance that the truth matters' are likewise inappropriate. Such remarks are merely argumentative and repugnant to fundamental and rudimentary notions of civility and decorum expected of attorneys, and as we have stated before, '[d]erogatory references to others . . . ha[ve] no place in an appellate brief and [are] of no assistance to this [c]ourt in attempting to resolve any legitimate issues presented on appeal.'" Prince v. Bear River Mutual Insurance, 2002 UT 68, citations omitted.
Marshaling the facts:
"When challenging a jury's verdict [or findings made by a trial court], a party must 'marshal the evidence in support of the verdict [or finding] and then demonstrate that the evidence is insufficient when viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict [or judgment].' Put differently, a party incurs an obligation to marshal all of the evidence that arguably supports the jury's conclusion. This means that it must marshal 'every scrap' of evidence that supports the jury's finding. It also requires that the party contesting the verdict assume the role of 'devil's advocate.' The party challenging the jury's verdict must therefore temporarily remove its own prejudices and fully embrace 'the adversary's position.'" Harding v. Bell, 2002 UT 108, at Para. 19, citations omitted.
Selected Cases Decided by the Utah Court of Appeals in 2002
by Judge Gregory K. Orme
Civil Cases
Macris & Assocs. v. Neways, Inc., 2002 UT App 406, 60 P.2d 1176.
Common law third-party litigation exception, allowing recovery of attorney fees as consequential damages where defendant's wrongful conduct foreseeably caused plaintiff to incur attorney fees through litigation with third party, may be applied to causes of action that arise under the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act, Utah Code Ann. ¤¤ 25-6-1 to -13 (1998 & Supp. 2002).
Dowling v. Bullen, 2002 UT App 372, 58 P.3d 877.
Therapist's affair with former husband did not arise out of "health care" rendered to wife where both husband and wife were in individual therapy with therapist. Thus, the Utah Health Care Malpractice Act's two year statute of limitations did not apply, and wife could bring alienation of affection cause of action under the generally applicable four year statute.
Alvey Dev. Corp. v. Mackelprang, 2002 UT App 220, 51 P.3d 45.
An appurtenant easement is extinguished when, after the division of the dominant tenement, the newly created parcel does not abut the servient tenement. Utah is among the minority of jurisdictions that follow this view.
American Interstate Mortgage Co. v. Edwards, 2002 UT App 16, 41 P.3d 1142.
It is not an abuse of discretion to refuse evidence of a party's attorney fees as a sanction where the party failed to properly supplement discovery requests regarding documents it intended to use in trial. Additionally, the holder of a sheriff's deed to property has an ownership interest in the property, thus giving the holder standing to intervene in a foreclosure action.
Premier Van Schaack Realty, Inc. v. Sieg, 2002 UT App 173, 51 P.3d 24.
It is not a sale or exchange of property where the owner "retains essentially the same ownership interest in the property as he had prior to the conveyance, with plans to develop the property by improving it with the possibility of future gains or losses, and can prevent the record owner from encumbering the property without his permission."
Nunez v. Albo, 2002 UT App 247, 53 P.3d 2, cert. granted, 59 P.3d 603 (Utah 2002).
Medical doctor employed by University of Utah was acting within the scope of his employment when conducting activities of the type he was employed to perform, within the hours and "spatial boundaries" he was assigned, and that served the interests of his employer. Additionally, amending complaint to include the University was proper because notice to governmental entity was sufficient, amendment properly related back to the original complaint, and amendment was not so late in the litigation process as to be prejudicial.
Salt Lake County v. Metro West Ready Mix, Inc., 2002 UT App 257, 53 P.3d 499, cert. granted, 59 P.3d 603 (Utah 2002).
A purchaser of property was found to be a BFP even where the seller had no legal title to the property because the purchaser was legally justified in concluding that the seller was the owner of the property based on the lack of record evidence, the seller's possession of the property, and the County's failure to post signs or carry on any activity that would raise questions about the seller's title to the property.
McKeon v. Crump, 2002 UT App 258, 53 P.3d 494.
Retention of earnest money by a seller constitutes an election to retain the deposit as liquidated damages. Once a seller has elected a remedy, it cannot be waived.
Trench Shoring Services, Inc. v. Saratoga Springs Development, L.L.C., 2002 UT App 300, 57 P.3d 241.
Utah's Payment Bond Statute entitles an equipment lessor to recover rent for equipment supplied to a construction site from a property owner who fails to secure a payment bond, given statutory reference to "equipment supplied." The lessor is entitled to recover the reasonable value of the equipment furnished, up to but not exceeding the contract price. Improvement of the owner's land is not a condition for recovery under the statute.
Bank One Utah, N.A. v. West Jordan City, 2002 UT App 271, 54 P.3d 135.
For purposes of determining when the one-year window for filing a notice of claim against a political subdivision begins, a plaintiff's claim is considered to have "arisen" when both of the following have occurred (1) the plaintiff's interests are harmed and (2) the responsible party's identity is determined.
Criminal Cases
State v. Schultz, 2002 UT App 297, 56 P.3d 974.
The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole has authority to issue restitution orders, but only while the offender is under its jurisdiction. Jurisdiction over an offender is terminated when the offender's sentence and parole are terminated.
State v. Schultz, 2002 UT App 366, 58 P.3d 879.
The admissibility of expert testimony concerning canine accelerant detection as an investigative tool is subject to rule 702 of the Utah Rules of Evidence. But the admissibility of expert testimony concerning canine accelerant detection as substantive proof that an accelerant was used in a fire, without laboratory confirmation, is subject to the heightened standards of State v. Rimmasch, 775 P.2d 388 (Utah 1989).
State v. Collins, 2002 UT App 253, 53 P.3d 953, cert. denied, 2003 Utah Lexis 8.
There is a statutorily implied authorization to conduct a search when taking someone into protective custody due to mental illness pursuant to Utah Code Ann. ¤¤ 62A-12-231 to -232. Such protective custody searches do not violate the Fourth Amendment prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures.
State v. Hardy, 2002 UT App 244, 54 P.3d 645.
Protective order statute is not overbroad in proscribing all contact, including "innocent contact." State has significant interest in protecting citizens from domestic violence, and statute is narrowly drafted to burden speech no more than is necessary to accomplish this goal.
State v. Pooler, 2002 UT App 299, 56 P.3d 979.
State's evidence of prior convictions for purposes of enhancement are entitled to a presumption of regularity. To rebut that presumption, a defendant must present some evidence that the prior proceedings were irregular.
State v. Mogen, 2002 UT App 235, 52 P.3d 462.
In the course of a routine traffic stop, defendant remained seized within the meaning of the Fourth Amendment when the police officer kept his overhead emergency lights on, returned defendant's license, issued a verbal warning for speeding, turned around and headed toward his patrol vehicle, stopped, returned back to defendant's vehicle, and then asked to search his trunk.
State v. Johnson, 2002 UT App 431, 463 Utah Adv. Rep. 3.
Utah has jurisdiction to prosecute resident fathers for criminal nonsupport of nonresident children
State v. Chavez, 2002 UT App 9, 41 P.3d 1137.
Defendant's Confrontation Clause rights were violated when trial court, based on State's generalized references to safety concerns, denied defense counsel the opportunity to cross examine State's witness about his ongoing relationship as a DEA informant and the fact that he was currently incarcerated awaiting sentencing. Such error was prejudicial because it was likely the witness's testimony heavily influenced the jury.
State v. Comer, 2002 UT App 219, 51 P.3d 55, cert. denied, 59 P.3d 603 (Utah 2002).
Reliable domestic disturbance report, by itself, did not suggest an immediate medical emergency of the degree necessary to trigger the emergency aid exception to the Fourth Amendment's warrant requirement.
Family Law Cases
Garcia v. Garcia, 2002 UT App 381, 60 P.3d 1174.
Former wife's homosexual relationship fit legal definition of cohabitation for purposes of terminating husband's duty to pay alimony.
Elman v. Elman, 2002 UT App 83, 45 P.3d 176.
The trial court did not exceed its discretion in concluding a wife who managed marital properties was entitled to share in appreciation on husband's premarital partnership assets based on the number of years the husband actively managed the partnership assets during the marriage to the exclusion of helping manage the marital estate. The trial court appropriately accounted for appreciation due to inflation by subtracting a reasonable rate of return. The trial court did not exceed its discretion in basing its valuation of marital property upon evidence presented by one spouse where the other spouse failed to present any contrary evidence.
In re D.B., 2002 UT App 314, 57 P.3d 1102.
Before terminating parental rights, a court must find both that the parent is unfit and that it is in the child's best interest to terminate the parent's rights. Although a parent's incarceration alone probably does not justify a finding of unfitness, the additional factors of the child being in DCFS custody and the child being deprived of a normal home for more than one year may justify such a finding.


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15 Jun 2007
Following his debut Grand Prix win in Montreal, Lewis Hamilton is the new pin-up boy of F1. But Drew Barrand, head of media at Sport Industry Group, questions whether the precocious 22-year old can reinvigorate British interest in the sport in the long-term...
You can see where Fernando Alonso's coming from. It's impossible not to look at Lewis Hamilton without a hint of jealousy. Young, handsome and precociously talented, here is a man with the sporting world at his feet.
His debut Grand Prix win at Montreal last weekend in only his sixth start prompted widespread accolades from the sport's greats and led the UK press to map out his entire career all the way to becoming Britain's most decorated driver of all time.
But Hamilton brings something much more vital to F1 than his pin-up status – he has the potential to single-handedly revive the sport in the UK. Bernie Ecclestone knows better than anyone that a thriving UK fan base for F1 is a crucial cog in the sport's global wheel but of late that cog has turned rusty.
Starved of a successful driver for the best part of a decade where Michael Schumacher and Ferrari's domination proved a major turn-off, UK audiences deserted the glitz and glamour of F1 in droves. With the below-par facilities at Silverstone also threatening its place on the F1 calendar, support for the sport in this country was at an all-time low.
The emergence of Hamilton however has revitalised interest overnight. Proof, if proof were needed, that every sport needs successful national heroes.
Research from TNS, produced exclusively for Sportindustry.biz, showed that during the last 3 F1 races, UK TV audiences have increased by a whopping 43% to just under 6m viewers. The cumulative average audience in the UK from the 6 races of the season thus far has also risen 13.1% on 2006.
Such massive audience spikes are becoming known in industry circles as the 'Hamilton Effect' and all after a fledgling career spanning a paltry six races.
We've been here before of course. Jenson Button, David Coulthard, Eddie Irvine were all hailed as the saviour of F1 in the UK but were unable to back up their various attributes with long-term success at the top of the grid. You have to look back as far as the early 90s to Damon Hill and Nigel Mansell to actually find British F1 champions, and neither really set the media's hearts racing in the way Hamilton has managed.
It's not just the prospect of Britain producing an F1 champion that's driving the 'Hamilton Effect'. The way he conducts himself merges the media charm of Button and Irvine with the talent and ability of Hill and Mansell. In essence, he is the sum of all parts, combining all of the attributes of the British drivers that have gone before him but in one complete package.
As a result, sponsors are clamouring to get a piece of him. Gigantic billboards of his face adorn airports and city tower blocks around the world. It's already difficult to go anywhere without his image staring back at you.
A word of caution however. For all his talent and potential, there are the problems that over-exposure creates.
The Hamilton bandwagon has risen to such a level in such a short space of time that nothing short of him ending his debut season as world champion will placate the demands of the masses. A few bits of bad luck - a blown engine here and the odd piece of youthful exuberance there - could snatch the dream away from his and his army of fans' grasp.
It's not easy carrying the nation's hopes on your shoulders. Just ask Tim Henman. It's easy to become the guy who flatters to deceive.
He has it all before him but it's just too early to tell whether the 'Hamilton Effect' can truly drag British F1 audiences out of the mire for good.
What we do know however is that, of all the hopes for F1 success the UK has had before, Hamilton is by far and away the most impressive. Given the way he's handled his success thus far, it would take a brave man to bet against him delivering on his promise.


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Suzi's Blog
Macaroni, Tomatoes, Spicy Sausage
This is my favorite Sunday pasta dish. Dried pasta is such a convenient and versatile food, there are many ways to serve it. This idea comes from the many great Italian meals I have enjoyed in New York. Grana Padano is an Italian cow's milk cheese from the northern region of Emilia-Romagna. I like its mellow flavor and the slight creaminess it adds to this pasta. You can substitute Parmigiano-Reggiano, if you prefer.
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for finishing
- 1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 4 medium-ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into large dice
- Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 12 ounces dried rigatoni
- 1 bunch arugula, tough stems removed and coarsely chopped (1½ cups)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- ¾ cup freshly grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese


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Bryan gets busted by wifeTuesday, October 02, 2012
Bryan didn't think Addi was listening, but he was wrong!
Bryan didn't think Addi was listening, but he was wrong!
AM Country Music News Oct 02, 2012
We all have a song that we OWN!
Bryan takes the Father IQ Quiz. Take it now at http://wdez.com/blogs/post/nmontgomery/2012/sep/26/whats-your-father-iq/
AM Music News 09/28/12
Bryan and Nikki discuss work spouses.
Bryan and Nikki's Country Music News 09/27/12
Bryan tries to sneak into Carrie Underwood show
Jason Michael Carroll calls in to Bryan and Nikki
Peyton brings the Olympic torch to Bryan and Nikki in the Morning


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SPN/Destiel AU: Castiel is an actor and Dean is a fanboy.
"Dean. All they showed was a clip."
"You just don't get between a man and his car, Sammy. You can't fake tears like that."
"He's an actor... Like the ones you're wiping away?"
"Shut up, bitch. I'mma get some food."
"If you happen to meet him at the store, try to keep it together, alright? …Jerk."
(Source: crazedhumor)


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Estimating Social Welfare Using Count Data Models: An Application to Long-Run Recreation Demand under Conditions of Endogenous Stratification and Truncation
AbstractThis paper develops a negative binomial model of recreation demand that corrects for both truncation and endogenous stratification. This approach recovers the demand associated with the general population, not just the users of the site. This model demonstrates the importance of the joint nature of the population's latent demand for trips and the consumer surplus associated with those trips. The empirical results provide an estimate of the willingness-to-pay by Washington state residents for hiking opportunities in the Cascade Mountain Range. These results are used to forecast total trips and willingness-to-pay over the next forty years. Copyright 1995 by MIT Press.
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