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Curious about the newer model? Check out the 2015 Jeep Patriot
By KBB.com Editors
The Jeep Patriot and Compass are based on the same platform, have similar measurements, similar price ranges and offer almost identical sets of comfort and convenience features. So why introduce such similar vehicles within mere months of each other? Well, the Compass is intended as an asphalt-tuned ride for city slickers, while the Patriot adheres more closely to traditional Jeep principles. Indeed, the Patriot's more rugged suspension and powertrain options deliver enough off-road performance for it to earn Jeep's "Trail Rated" badges.
Whether you're looking for a daily driver with a rugged streak or a nimble off-roader that you can comfortably take to work, there's a Jeep Patriot model for you.
Especially compared to the vehicles with which the higher-priced Patriot models compete, the Jeep falls short in overall interior refinement.
The Patriot is the first car-based vehicle to earn Jeep's "Trail Rated" badge. That it's also pleasant on the highway and perfectly practical makes it a well-rounded seven-day solution.
Driving Impressions With the increased off-road capability engineered into it, we might have expected the Patriot's highway ride to be rougher than those of its Compass and Dodge Caliber relatives. As it...turns out, the Patriot might be the most comfortable cruiser of the three. The compromise seems to have been made in the cornering department; wisely, where we wouldn't expect or require much from a Jeep anyway. Where the Patriot really impressed us was out past the pavement, where our "Trail Rated" model was able to traverse bona fide boulders with unexpected ease and composure. As with all such gearboxes, the unique behavior of the Patriot's two available continuously variable transmissions can take some getting used to.
Freedom Drive II (Trail Rated) Package
"Trail Rated" Patriot models include a continuously variable transmission with low range and 19:1 crawl ratio, skid plates, tow hooks, hill descent control, heavy-duty cooling system, nine-inch ground clearance and 19-inch water fording capability.
Liftgate Speakers
As part of the 458-watt Boston Acoustics premium audio system, the Patriot's rearmost speakers flip down from the open liftgate to project outward. Outdoorsy Jeep types will find it an especially alluring option.
If you've spent time in most any Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep vehicle lately, the design and materials that define the Patriot's passenger cabin will likely feel familiar. It's not an unattractive environment in which to spend a commute, but it's among the least interesting interiors in the category. Some of the standard and optional features that count as bright spots include comfortable seats, a fold-flat front passenger seat, 115-volt power outlet, auxiliary audio input, outward-projecting rear speakers and a removable and washable vinyl cargo floor.Exterior
Whereas the Compass picks up some of the softer styling of the Jeep Liberty, the Patriot's decidedly squarer lines and boxier stance evoke the purpose-built style of the now-defunct Cherokee and, to a lesser degree, its Grand Cherokee successor. Limited models are distinguished by bright inserts front and rear, bright roof rails, fog lamps, body-color side moldings and 17-inch aluminum wheels.
A base Jeep Patriot Sport comes equipped with cloth seats, a four-speaker AM/FM/CD-MP3 sound system with auxiliary audio input, 16-inch styled steel wheels and a collection of standard safety equipment that includes front and side-curtain airbags, electronic stability and traction controls with rollover mitigation and four-wheel ABS with brake assist.
The Patriot's optional equipment list includes air conditioning, power windows/locks/mirrors, remote keyless entry, sunroof, stain-resistant cloth seats, leather seats, heated seats, 458-watt premium sound system, six-disc CD changer, navigation radio, satellite radio and Bluetooth(r) hands-free phone connectivity.
The Patriot's powertrain lineup consists of 2.0- and 2.4-liter four-cylinder engines, two- and four-wheel drive systems, plus a five-speed manual and two continuously variable transmissions (one with a low range). The larger, more powerful engine is actually the standard powerplant, and the smaller edition is available only on 2WD Sport models equipped with the CVT, while the "Trail Rated" moniker is available only on four-wheel-drive Limited models with the CVT. The Patriot's maximum towing capacity is 2,000 pounds.
2.0-liter in-line 4
158 horsepower @ 6400 rpm
141 lb.-ft. of torque @ 5000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 26/30 (CVT only)
2.4-liter in-line 4
172-horsepower @ 6000 rpm
165 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4400 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 26/30 (2WD manual), 24/27 (2WD CVT), 25/29 (4WD manual), 23/26 (4WD CVT), 21/23 (4WD CVT, off-road package)
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By Joe on Monday, October 20, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 80overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Price and dependability -has traditional jeep look"
Cons: "On the smaller side"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"I just bought my second Jeep patriot (2015). I had a 2012 and was able to trade it in with a little over 53,000 for about the same payment. I put a lot of miles on my vehicles due to work and I really liked my 2012 Patriot. I looked at getting the new Cherokee but it's just not a jeep in my book. When I learned that the Patriots days are soon to be numbered, I just decided to go with another one since it's the last Jeep that has the semi-traditional Jeep look. The rest of their line now looks generic and like every other vehicle sold by car companies. Would love to see them bring back the old Cherokee look but I think it's gone for good."
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By Nel on Wednesday, October 01, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 30,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7
"Bought this little truck used with 7k miles in 2012 for $ 13000 two years later the trade in value is still at $10 647 and I only owe $7700 so I did ok at least I'm not upside down and it's holding it's value. It's a great truck (light truck) if you don't need speed or to much power I don't tow with it but in the 2 years I own it never gave me a problem. Thinking of getting rid of it for the liberty--- or I might keep it and pay it off. 26 MPG kinda noisy inside but all around a great little truck"
7 people out of 16 found this review helpful
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By CarolinaDaddy on Thursday, September 25, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 4,800overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "great price gas mileage"
Cons: "none"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"Bought my Patriot in April 2014 and i love it! There have been lots of negative reviews from car magazines but i have nothing but love for my little SUV. Gas mileage is great and it has a very quiet ride when cruising on the highway. My Patriot will be around for many years to come!!"
3 people out of 3 found this review helpful
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By patriot owner on Thursday, September 25, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 2,500overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "MPG, looks like a Jeep, low tech"
Cons: "Cons on mine are available options on higher model"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8
"Own the bare bones, no frills base model. Manual Tranny, manual windows, manual locks. Great low tech vehicle. 30+ mpg, no problems yet. Surprising amount of interior space. Nice leg room"
3 people out of 4 found this review helpful
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By Z on Tuesday, September 09, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 38,000overall rating 8 of 10rating details
Pros: "Great value. Simple to maintain. Always reliable."
Cons: "A tad noisey. Not as nimble or quick as a BMW."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"This is the TIMEX of Compact SUVs - It takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'. I have the 70th Anniversary Edition Version, so it has nicer trim - leather, floor mats, sound system, etc. At its core, however, it is a simple no-nonsense vehicle. The instruments and controls are simple, intuitive and all easy to access and operate. The seats are a bit thin on padding but not uncomfortable. Front and back seating are just fine for four. I compared this to a newer Ford Edge which seemed nicer, but was more cramped, but had a much busier, more confusing dash. And a much higher sticker. This proved to be reliable (bullet-proof!) transportation through the harshest Michigan winter in my 42 years of driving here. Would I prefer a BMW X1 or an Audi if I could afford one? Sure. Is this Jeep an incredible value for the money, and a vehicle I can count on anytime under any condition? Absolutely!!"
18 people out of 32 found this review helpful
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By RealdealVig on Saturday, September 06, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 12,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "Decent gas mileage, nice options, good 4wd"
Cons: "Key built into remote, Gauges could be improved."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"Jeep made an SUV affordable and with decent quality. Has every available needed options and is simple. Power windows, power locks and A/C. The only thing I would request if I could would be to make the keyless entry remote separate from the key and the Temp gauge separate from the mileage so you can see both at once. Otherwise this Jeep is spot on for a Great quality Low priced 4wd SUV"
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Reich's Music for 18 Musicians and piano music by Henry Cowell
New Music Piano Duo
performing Rambunction, piano duet, by Stacey Barelos
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3-1-14, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
1-30-14, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
11-12-13, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
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Smiling although she is filled with anger. That's scary :PReplyDelete
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Popped in from SIMC.
She is lovely and I can see with those eyes how she could ward off evil with just one look.ReplyDelete
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Working families in Iraq, already severely stressed by Saddam Hussein's misrule, wars, and sanctions, have lost more ground in economic terms since the U.S. invasion.
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Labor's foreign policy and the split in the AFL-CIO.
Despite facing a hostile occupation with a vested interest in their suppression, and an armed insurgency targeting unions and civil society, a higher percentage of factories in Iraq have worker-based organizing committees and fledgling unions than do U.S. factories.
What actually motivated the United States to take on the problematic task of conquering and rebuilding Iraq?
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Reframing "obesity"—Socioeconomic implications must be addressed proactively. In particular, the discussion of obesity prevention must not be confined to those with more education. At present, for example, the group least likely to be obese in the United Kingdom is affluent women. Therefore, in taking action to combat the problem, it is essential to involve women of all classes, as not to create a divide between classes. Those who work to combat obesity must find language that resonates across all classes of society.
Despite these challenges, Jackson said she wanted to close on a positive note. The level of activity taking place to fight obesity in both countries offers great cause for hope, and both have many promising areas to explore further.
Dietz summarized some of the issues the workshop had highlighted for him:
Role of philanthropies—One difference between the two countries is the larger role of philanthropies in obesity prevention in the United States. In addition to national organizations, local foundations, some of which have resulted from nonprofit hospitals transitioning to for-profit institutions, fund many community initiatives.
Influence of national-level reports—The Foresight report had a clear, direct impact on UK policy. Although an equivalent report has not emerged in the United States, the IOM has produced a number of influential publications, from its initial report on childhood obesity to its recently released publication on local government actions that can address obesity (IOM, 2005, 2009a).
National standards—The United States is several years behind the United Kingdom in terms of setting national food and physical activity standards, although the US government is beginning to focus on voluntary efforts in such areas as food labeling and advertising.
Environmental changes—Presenters from both countries agreed on the need for environmental changes. An area of particular commonality is initiatives related to transport.
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I was wondering earlier, If Genoa happened in the real world, would it really be the earth-shattering revelation that is implied?
What would be the reaction from the American public if a President told them that in order to rescue one of their soldiers from a beheading, it was necessary to use sarin gas?
I'm doubtful there would be any resignations or anyone would end up in prison. I'm assuming (hoping!) that any stockpiles of this sort of thing would be reasonably secure and use would probably need executive approval.
Join in on the The Newsroom general show discussion.
One of the most interesting things about The Newsroom is its coverage of recent news history. (Other interesting things include how a show can go from focusing on producing disciplined news to name-calling ("American Taliban" WTF) in 10 episodes, but that's another story.) I haven't read anything about the new season (and maybe I should have) so I'll have to speculate about what's coming up.
Season 1 covered April 2010 to August 2011 - a long time for a short season, and presumably a longer time than Season 2 will be. So I guess at the very least we know it will cover sometime between August 2011 and maybe March 2013? But one of the biggest factors on when the season occurs will be whether Season 2 kicks off right where Season 1 ended or whether there'll be a time jump. I guess the timing of ...Read more
The Newsroom is the tale of a fictional cable news program with a lofty goal: bring back integrity and journalism to the news. The team takes on a Don Quixote-like belief in the ideals of a by-gone era where journalism was facts, not opinion. As their quest plays out against the reality of ratings and public opinion, their successes and failures are magnified. Behind this aspiration is the reality of a work place where romances, betrayals, competitions, and corporate expectations add to an already stressful job.
Will McAvoy (Jeff Daniels) is a complacent news anchor who is shocked back to life by a public breakdown and the arrival of his ex-love MacKenzie McHale (Emily Mortimer), one of the best executive producers in the business. She is hired by Charlie Skinner (Sam Waterston), president of the news division at ACN, who cheers on the transformation he orchestrated. Will is supported by his former EP Don Keefer (Thomas Sadoski) who jumped ship for the 10 pm show; Jim Harper (John Gallagher, Jr.), the new senior producer who came with MacKenzie from a war zone; Maggie Jordan (Alison Pill), a newbie associate producer whose personal life affects her work; Sloan Sabbith (Olivia Munn), a beautiful and brilliant economics expert who works to become an anchor; and Neal Sampat (Dev Patel), whose coverage of the London subway bombings landed him a job maintaining Will's social media presence but who longs to break a big story.
Created by Oscar- and Emmy-winning writer Aaron Sorkin. Aaron Poul, Scott Rudin and Aaron Sorkin serve as executive producers for this HBO Entertainment production.
Program Notes:
Season one's opening titles used a somewhat majestic theme by Thomas Newman, black-and-white pictures of journalism greats including Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite, and clips from season one's first few episodes to identify the regular cast. Each episode focused on a real major news story from the past.
Season two's titles were overhauled during the break. A modified theme by Newman began with a syncopated piano that merged into part of the old theme only with orchestral backup. The pictures of journalists and cast clips were replaced with shots of New York, work at the studio and clips of disasters. The episodes continued with past news stories, but they were in the background. The overarching story arc dealt with a broadcast where the story turned out to be false, and the ramifications thereof.
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Have you ever seen one of those sci-fi movies where through some weird circumstance an otherwise normal guy has one of his appendages turn evil, like his arm or hand or legs, etc? Well, Naughty Pigtails isn't such a strange tale. Nobody's hair turns into tentacles.
On NaughtyPigtails, the trussed-up tresses aren't misbehaving. Rather, the owners of the tied-up locks are being horny little devils. Besides the pigtails, there is nothing that differentiates this content from most of the hardcore action you will find on so many other sites.
You can check it out in 93 videos with average-quality playback in Windows Media and Flash formats. You're also able to stream the flicks in the same two formats. Updates used to come pretty frequently, but according to the dates on the site, nothing new has been added since July 7, 2011.
The babes are sexy, the screwing is hardcore and the money shots are nice and gooey and usually land on the gal's face. Also, some scenes feature threesomes and others have chicks who take it up the butt. Except for the one to two-minute interviews at the beginning, they get right to the action. The scenes are well shot, well performed, very hardcore and the pigtails come into play when they are used as something the guy can grab onto.
Some of the videos also have pictures (there are 22 photo sets to be exact), with the rest offering nothing or a set of vid caps. The sets can be saved in Zip files. Some of the pictures look better than others, as only some are high-res, but I have no doubt you'll enjoy them all.
A membership includes eight extra sites that are a part of the Reel Pass network, like Stolen Porn Videos and Porn Newcomer. Actually, when you sign in, you are first taken to the network site. To get to the pigtail content you have to choose the site from a list on the left-hand side of the page.
Naughty Pigtails has enough content to make it worth considering, especially if you are also interested in the bonus sites, but there are lots of higher-quality hardcore sites out there.
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Tonight is the first night in a very very long time that i feel good about myself. I don't know if it's because we finished presenting our school play that I was sooo nervous about and actually did pretty good! Or if I'm just surprisingly excited for 3 out of 5 of my classes this semester….
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FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) -- Brent Brady envisions seeing people tour Fredericksburg aboard a 16-seat human-powered vehicle he has dubbed PedalFred.
The bicycle-like vehicle is known as a "pedal cab." It is the latest tourism twist for Fredericksburg and one the downtown resident is launching with a friend from his college days.
Brady and John Brumbaugh started Blue & Gray Leisures LLC. They hope to begin offering tours on April 15.
In addition to daytime heritage tours, Brady plans to offer special events such as exercise-themed rides in the mornings and business-focused events in the evenings such as a tour of restaurants or real estate. He also plans team-building rides for businesses or groups.
He will launch PedalFred with one vehicle and hopes to add a second one in the fall.
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The big Remington news yesterday was the relocation announcement that will move a number of their manufacturing facilities to a consolidated plant in Huntsville, AL. However, the one piece of news that may have been missed is the potential move of the company's HQ from Madison, NC to Nashville, TN.
According to an unverified, but generally reliable source,
…the people in Madison got the [relocation] notice at 5pm yesterday. New word is Hq will be in Nashville.
Last August, The Tennessean reported Remington scouted the Nashville area looking for a potential site for a new corporate HQ. About a week later, Outdoor Life reported the same thing.
While unverified at this point, I would not be surprised to see the company make the move. Filtering out all other reasons, Nashville is a lot closer to Hunstville than Madison is (less than a two hour drive vs. a flight of about 2 hours 45 min.)


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We did it. My daughter Emma and I went the entire month of May without purchasing a single loaf of bread, any muffins or cookies. We started the challenge after noticing how much more expensive bread was becoming. After the first week I figured that it would have cost us close to $50.00 to buy our baking output, which actually cost us $11.00 to make. We certainly baked more that week than the subsequent weeks, but we still managed to bake enough to keep us in bread, with only a couple of mornings with a bare cupboard. I don't know how much money I saved over the course of the month, but it was probably a fair amount. It stands to reason, cooking your own dinner is less expensive than take-out or going to a restaurant, so it works the same way for bread.
Not only did we save a lot of money, we had some really delicious bread. Bread is one of those things that is so satisfying to make and you have a real sense of accomplishment when you take it out of the oven. We've decided that we are going to bake bread at least once a week because it was such a pleasurable experience. Variations on the types of bread you can make are endless and we've barely scratched the surface of things we would like to try to make. We still haven't made the bagels we keep promising my husband, but we will. The first loaf of bread that I bought one morning a few days ago was a baguette from our local Patisserie and we ate it dipped in olive oil.
The whole wheat bread that I made this week is a real keeper. It made two loaves of wonderful herb infused bread. The onions kept the bread moist, but didn't overpower the flavour at all. The recipe calls for a combination of whole wheat and all-purpose, but I ended up making it all whole wheat, so it was a bit denser than it might otherwise have been. It has a lot of yeast in it, so the rising time was quite a bit shorter than usual.
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- In a small nonstick skillet, heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sautée for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until it is golden in colour.
- In a large bowl, combine the lukewarm water and the molasses. Sprinkle the yeast over the liquid. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes, until foamy. Stir in the milk, egg, onion (with the cooking oil) and the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil. Stir in the salt, herbs and whole wheat flour until blended. Stir in 1 cup of the all-purpose flour. Stir in 1/2 cup more of the all-purpose flour until dough gathers easily into a ball. On a lightly floured board, knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic, adding additional flour, if needed.
- Lightly grease a large bowl with butter or oil. Place the dough in the bowl and turn it over to coat the dough . Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place for 30-45 minutes, unt5il doubled in size. Punch the dough down and shape it into two loaves with rounded tops. Place the loaves in lightly greased 8 x 4" loaf pans. Cover the pans with the damp towel and let the dough rise for 30 - 45 minutes, until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Bake the bread for 25-35 minutes, until it is golden brown. Transfer the loaves from the pans to wire racks to cool completely.
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I wasn't really interested in the poster advertising a charity county fair at a country house nearby until I saw, in smaller print nearer the bottom, tours of the house and stables. I had more than a passing interest in stables, such masculine places and all that leather. I found the mixed aroma of horse and leather a real turn on.
Two weeks later I made my way to the fair and booked myself in the for the stables tour which wasn't until later in the day. I tried to amuse myself looking around the various stalls, but my mind was on the stables tour. Eventually the time arrived and I assembled with others at a gateway leading to the stable block.
We were greeted by someone who introduced himself at Matt, the head groom and stables manager. He really looked the part, tall, well built, longish fair hair. He was wearing shiny black leather riding boots, but in place of the riding jodhpurs I was expecting, he wore jeans tucked firmly into his boots topped off with a wide black leather belt.
We started by visiting the horses in their stalls, some were racing horses others, Matt told us, used for their riding school. It was interesting how the horses recognised Matt and how they reacted to his commands. Each of the horses had their name on a sign over their stall. Every horse looked in tip top condition.
It was time to move onto the tack room, now things were getting really interesting. The smell of leather hit you as you entered. I could feel myself becoming aroused. It didn't help when Matt picked up a riding crop which he used to point out various parts of the saddles and other equipment. I was hoping my arousal wasn't showing too much when someone in the party asked a question and whilst answering, Matt started slapping the crop against his leg of his boot. The excitement was now too much for me to conceal and I moved away from the other visitors noticing dampness in the front of my jeans.
The tour was over and people were thanking Matt and leaving, but I wanted to stay longer. I frantically searched for something to ask him to delay my leaving. I finally thought of something.
So you have a riding school here. I've always wanted to ride. How much does it cost? I asked.
We only do complete courses, not individual lessons, so it runs into hundreds of pounds, Matt replied.
This was not what I wanted to hear. I had only recently started my first job and couldn't afford that sort of money, but I still needed to engage Matt in conversation. He was now sliding his crop down into his boot, a sign he may be about to leave.
How about working here? I asked in desperation.
What a full time job? I'm not sure that we need anyone at the moment, Matt replied.
No, weekends, I'll do anything. I'd love to work with horses, I told him.
Matt looked thoughtful for a moment and then seemed to come to a decision.
We may be able to work something out, he announced.
We always need extra help at the weekends and, if you worked enough hours, we may be able to arrange some lessons in lieu of payment. How does that sound?
Yes, that would be wonderful, thanks, I enthused.
Matt smiled.
Come to the office and let's see what we can work out.
We left the tack room and Matt led me to a separate building beyond the stables which housed his office. The walls were covered in photographs of horses accompanied by brightly covered rosettes won at various shows and horse trials. Before he sat at his desk, Matt removed the crop from his boot and threw it down on the desk.
Let's get a few details, he said pulling a notepad in front of him.
Matt noted my name and address, where I worked, what school I attended, along with my qualifications.
I need to OK this with the owner. I'll try and locate him now, but with all the visitors it may be difficult. Sit down here and wait and I'll be back as soon as I can, Matt said as he left the office.
I sat down in his chair. The riding crop was still on the desk, it looked an awesome piece of equipment and I couldn't resist picking it up. It was heavier than I expected, made of platted leather with a thicker handle and a flat plain leather tab on the other end. Nervously I raised it up to my face; the scent of the leather was wonderful. Holding the handle I slashed it though the air enjoying the swishing noise it made. I quickly placed it back on the desk as I heard a voice in the distance which was possibly Matt returning. I hoped I had placed the crop exactly as he had left it. I got up from his chair and he sat down.
Right, that's all arranged then, Matt announced.
You can start next Saturday, eight o'clock sharp, same conditions as the full time stable lads. Don't expect the work to be exciting, it will be mucking out, feeding and watering, but later, if you come up to scratch, we may show you how to look after the saddles and other equipment.
That sounded perfect.
Thanks, I'll not let you down, I assured him.
Better not, Matt replied.
One other thing, we run a disciplined business here built on respect. All the lads call me sir and that will apply to you as well, understand?
Yes, no problem, I replied.
Let's try that again, Matt snapped.
Or you will have a problem.
Sorry. Yes sir! I corrected myself.
That's better, Matt said getting up from his seat.
See you on Saturday.
I thanked Matt again and made my way home in a daze, not believing what had happened.
The following Saturday I got up early determined not to be late for my first day. The only way I could get to the stables for eight o'clock was to cycle there. It took about thirty minutes and I arrived well before eight o'clock.
I was met by one of the full-time stable lads who introduced himself as Keith. He was slightly younger than me and explained that usually one, sometimes two of the regular stable lads had to work at the weekend and have time off during the week, so they were pleased that I had started to work there at the weekend. Matt was elsewhere and had told Keith to get me started.
I asked Keith what it was like to work there and what Matt was like to work for.
OK, he replied.
But he's pretty strict so don't get on the wrong side of him or you'll come off worse.
Keith took me to what he called the boot room which was just behind the tack room. A row of wellington boots stood on a low shelf, overalls hung on pegs and tools such as brushes, shovels and pitchforks were hanging on a rack.
Find some wellies and a pair of overalls that fit and if you take your own clothes off first, you won't go home stinking of horse shit, Keith suggested.
Keith showed me what tools were needed to start mucking out and we took them to the first stable where he showed me how to slip a halter onto the horse and lead it to a spare stall while we mucked out.
Keith stayed with me until we heard a vehicle outside in the yard. I looked out and saw a large van towing a trailer containing a portable forge.
That will be Andy, the Farrier, Keith said.
He's here today to do a couple of urgent jobs; his apprentice doesn't work on Saturdays so I have to help him.
I couldn't help but be aroused when I saw the farrier. He was younger than I expected, his hard work had obviously developed his muscular body which looked good in a sleeveless t-shirt. Over his jeans he wore a pair of leather chaps finished off with a pair of heavy boots. Keith and Andy walked off together to the next stable block. I couldn't help being a bit envious.
I carried on working on my own, doing exactly as Keith had shown me. The next time I looked out Andy and Keith were working at the portable forge, Andy holding a horse's leg with upturned foot against his legs while he attended to its hoof.
Matt eventually arrived and I heard him talking to the farrier, then he came to the stable where I was working.
Hope you're doing a thorough job there, he shouted across to me.
Yes sir. Keith's showed me what to do, I replied.
Matt walked into the stalls that I'd already completed, moved the new hay around with this boot and seemed satisfied.
Just the next block to do, then barrow the muck round the back, he instructed.
By the time I moved to the next stable block the farrier had finished working on the two horses and he stood by his van talking to Matt. The next time I went out into the yard, his van was still there but no one was around. I carried on with my work until I needed to empty the barrow. As I passed the other stable block I heard voices inside, it sounded like Keith and the farrier. Curiosity got the better of me and as quietly as I could, I went into the stable block. Sounds were coming from a stall at the other end. I crept into a nearby stall and positioned myself so I could see what they were doing.
Andy, the farrier, was leaning on the back wall. Keith was kneeling in front of him servicing his cock through the leather chaps and jeans. Andy's head was thrown back and his hands were on Keith's head urging him on. So this was what he meant by helping the farrier. The sight was quite a turn on and I felt my cock hardening until I couldn't resist unfastening the front of my overalls and pleasuring myself.
Suddenly Andy and Keith broke apart and I needed to get out of there. As I darted from the stall my foot caught a metal water bucket which tipped and clattered across the brick floor. Andy and Keith both turned and saw me as I frantically tried to fasten the front of my overalls.
What are you doing in here? demanded Andy.
I… I… I was just….. Andy didn't allow me to finish
You were spying on us instead of getting on with your work and, by the look of your overalls, that wasn't the only thing. Matt's going to love this.
You're not telling him are you? I pleaded. Surely he didn't want Matt to know what had been going on in that stable.
Why shouldn't I? After all it's Matt that provides me with a lad, Andy replied.
That was it then, probably my first and last working day at the stables. I looked at Keith who just shrugged and walked off followed by Andy. I completed my work hoping that perhaps the matter would be forgotten.
I had just taken the final load to the dump when Matt appeared looking angry.
You, tack room, now boy, he shouted to me across the yard.
I crossed then yard to the tack room; both Matt and Andy were inside.
Matt glared at me before he spoke
So instead of working, you go spying on other people.
No sir, it wasn't like that, honestly, I stammered.
What was it like then? Seems pretty clear to me, Matt continued.
I couldn't think of anything to excuse myself, I just waited for the inevitable.
Matt turned to Andy.
How do you deal with your apprentice when he steps out of line? he asked.
He feels my strap, good and hard, Andy replied.
Matt smiled.
Good idea. Get those overalls off, he instructed me.
Was I really hearing this?
No sir, please… I didn't…
Your choice boy, Matt told me.
Do it or you're out.
So this was to be my only way of staying. I made my decision, kicked off my wellington boots and removed the overalls which left me standing in just my underpants and feeling very vulnerable.
Last week when I left you in my office, you seemed very interested in my riding crop, or so it seemed when I saw you through the window, so perhaps…..
Matt picked up the crop from a nearby rack and smacked it loudly against the side of his boot causing me to flinch.
But as it's your first time……
Matt put down the crop, unbuckled his belt, pulled it through the loops and folded it double.
Get those pants off. Matt ordered looking threatening.
No sir, not bare, please sir, I pleaded.
I'm waiting, do it now! Matt shouted.
I slid my underpants down and stepped out of them leaving me standing completely naked waiting for the inevitable.
Matt nodded at Andy who stepped forward, grabbed a handful of my hair, bent me over and clamped my head between his legs in a vice like grip just like he did the horse's leg. The scent from his chaps which were now pressing hard against my face was overpowering, a mixture of leather and horse. I was so overcome I hardly noticed that he had grabbed my wrists and was holding them tight against his hips. I jumped as I felt a hand stroking my cheeks, then a finger running down my crack.
I then heard Matt's voice.
Nice meaty bum, just right for the belt.
There followed a load crack and a band of red hot fire spread across my buttocks. I struggled but Andy was holding me in his firm grip and my yell was muffled by my head being encased in his legs. More followed, again I tried to yell out. Matt certainly knew how to use a belt. Then I noticed, I was getting hard and, as the belting continued, I got harder despite the pain which somehow was getting more bearable.
Eventually the belting stopped and Andy released his grip on my hands and head. I stood up, my hands going straight to my red hot cheeks in an attempt to rub away the stinging. I had forgotten about my hard cock.
Looks like he enjoyed that, joked Andy staring down at my erection.
Make sure he enjoys the next lot then, answered Matt.
That was for being in the stable spying when you should have been working, Matt continued.
Now Andy's going to punish you for spying on him.
Andy went over to his old wooden toolbox which on the floor just inside the door, opened the lid and took out an old heavy wide leather strap, longer and wider than a waist belt and placed it on a saddle stand. He then stripped off his sleeveless top revealing even more of this strong muscular body. If this was intended to intimidate me it was certainly working. A belting from this man would be no soft option. He picked up the belt, folded it double, its extra length allowing him to wind some of the buckle end around his fist.
Andy pointed to the saddle stand.
Get across there, he ordered.
I hesitated only to feel Matt's hand grab the back of my neck and force me over the stand. He then went round to the front and held me down by pressing on my shoulders.
Andy put his boot between my ankles and forced my legs further apart then moved to my left side. With his belt being so long he stood well back and I could see him lining up his first stroke. I clenched my buttocks tight and the belt landed with a load crack and re-ignited the heat and stinging as he sought new spots to land his belt. He went lower finding the tender area. Matt was good but Andy was an expert. This time my yells as each stroke landed were not muffled, but it didn't seem to matter how much noise I made.
Andy finally stopped and Matt released my shoulders allowing me once again to rub my red hot and stinging bum.
Get dressed and get on your way, ordered Matt,
And remember, that's how we deal with lads who step out of line here. Next time it could be my crop.
Andy and Matt left the tack room and I quickly put the overalls and wellingtons back on and went to the boot room to change for home. It was then I remembered I had a thirty minute ride home on my bike, it was going to be uncomfortable, but I could always stand up on the pedals if it got too much.
I was half way down the drive from the house when Andy's van and trailer overtook me. Further down the drive he stopped and signalled me to pull up.
It must be really painful sitting on that saddle, Andy observed.
How far do you have to go?
I told him and he replied that it wasn't too far out of his way so I could put my bike in the van and he would drop me off. I did as he suggested and was thankful that I didn't have to ride that bike any further. I climbed into the front of the van beside Andy, he laughed as I carefully lowered myself onto the seat.
Was that your first belting? Andy asked as he drove off.
Yes, I confirmed.
You took it well. Which one hurt the most? Andy asked.
Yours of course, I replied.
That's quite some belt.
Andy grinned.
Yes, and I get plenty of practice. My apprentice often needs to go over the bench for a good leathering. Look, we're near my place now so I'll drop the trailer off and then take you home.
We pulled up in front of his forge. The sign above the door was similar to the one on the sides of his van. Andy unhitched the trailer, then shouted,
Come and have a look round if you like.
I left the van and followed him into the forge. He was carrying his toolbox which he placed on the bench.
I wanted to show you this, he said opening the box and taking out the belt he had used on me earlier. He unrolled the belt and placed it flat on the bench, the rough back uppermost.
See those marks? he asked.
There's a mark for every time the belt's been used. The first, nearest the buckle, are when it was used on me when I was an apprentice. It was then passed to me when I took over the business and the later marks are when I used it.
The rows of marks were small but I could make out a date, a number and some had another mark.
Let's add you, Andy suggested.
He took a marker from his tool box and added the date followed by an 8, the number of strokes, and then made the other mark which, he explained, was for others, not an apprentice. Looking at the belt there had been numerous others. I wondered who they were.
Were you envious when you saw Keith and me in the stable? Andy asked changing the subject.
I hesitated.
Err… yes, I eventually admitted.
Let's try you out then, Andy suggested.
I went down on my knees and Andy opened the front of his chaps and unzipped his jeans. As he pulled my head towards him I again caught the smell of his chaps, but this time in place of pain…pleasure.
All characters appearing in this story are fictitious. Any resemblance to real businesses or persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.
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The Philosophy of George Berkeley
I: Berkeley's Project:
Berkeley obviously has a religious agenda. In particular he is interested to oppose atheists and those who would deny the natural immortality of the soul. More generally, Berkeley is interested in opposing the free-thinkers (a group of people that not only includes atheists but deists as well). Deists reject any part of religion based on revelation (i.e. scripture, etc.). They believe in God, and only accept a natural religion (one that can be established on the basis of reason and experience). They generally see God as removed from everyday human affairs.
However . . . .
Berkeley's Project also appears broader. He also claims that he will address skepticism. Moreover, he wants to make the sciences "more compendious". So how can we fit these additional concerns within a more comprehensive account of Berkeley's Project?
Answer . . . .
Berkeley's attack on the ivory tower, and his (alleged) "return to common sense".
Berkeley's intention is to address philosophers and other "men" of speculation. He wants them to abandon abstract philosophizing and return to "real world" where they are to become engaged in both the study and the practice of (Christian) virtue. He sees the endless philosophizing of these men as, at best, useless for the overall betterment of humankind. At worst, the views of the philosophers can have a bad effect by leading "the vulgar" to disrespect men of learning, to disregard important noble truths, as well as by promoting incorrect (and morally harmful) views about the world (such as the view that the soul is mortal).
Berkeley's Project can be seen as involving both a negative and a positive approach.
II: Berkeley's Negative (Destructive) Approach
While the kind of philosophy that Berkeley is opposed to might be useless (or worse, harmful) in terms of the overall human good, this doesn't mean that such an enterprise doesn't traffic in the truth. One might tout the importance of "truth for truth's own sake." Berkeley aims to show that much of the issues of concern to these philosophers are in fact based on philosophical mistakes or are themselves utterly vacuous (i.e. without meaning)
Berkeley, like his predecessor Locke, is concerned with philosophical perplexity (i.e. philosophical questions and disputes that never appear to be resolved). According to Locke the explanation of our perplexity was that human faculties are limited. By attempting to exceed the scope of human understanding, we delve into areas that we cannot understand. In such a view, there is much that we don't understand. (For example, we don't have a full understanding of the real natures of things. We don't know how the mind thinks, we don't know how particles of matter cohere together, we don't know whether the soul is immaterial or material). In this way Locke endorses a kind of ignorance. This Lockean ignorance is, for Berkeley, a kind of skepticism that he seeks to oppose.
Before I go any further, let me mention a couple of other forms of skepticism that Berkeley is concerned to address:
(1) Skepticism about the External World. How do we know whether there is anything beyond our own experiences? Can we know for certain that there is an external world? These are the types of questions associated with this kind of skepticism – the kind which is perhaps most familiar to us. Here the issue is one of doubt or a lack of certainty or a kind of agnosticism. This is less important to Berkeley than you might have thought.
(2) Skepticism as the Distrust or Denigration of the Senses. Through the rise of the new science, the importance of mathematics came to the foreground. For some philosophers and scientists the senses fell into a kind of disrepute. They were taken to be generally unreliable and faulty.
(3) Skepticism as the Denial of the Reality of Sensible Things. This kind of skepticism (which is central in Three Dialogues) is not about doubting, but denial. According to this kind of skepticism sensible qualities don't really exist or are, in some important sense, absent from the external world. The world as it seems to us is not how it really is. (While it seems that there are colors, sounds, odors which are "out there", in fact nothing is "out there" except for particles which are extended, with shape, in motion.). Note that this kind of skepticism is deeply connected to Lockean Ignorance of the true nature of things. For in Locke's view, we are ignorant of the real essences of sensible things. For example, while we know that gold is yellow, etc., we don't know what its true nature is).
(4) Skepticism as Lockean Ignorance. See Above.
The main point to appreciate is that, for Berkeley, the skepticism he is opposed to flies in the face of common sense (i.e. against the vulgar). So, for example, Locke appears to be professing ignorance of things that the vulgar know perfectly well. It is not against common sense to deny the reality of sensible things. Also: It is against common sense to denigrate the senses. It is against common sense to be in doubt whether there is an external world or not. Because skepticism has a tendency to undermine the vulgar's respect of philosophical views, it is very harmful in Berkeley's opinion.
Because of these concerns, Berkeley is not only interested
in addressing perplexity. He is also interested in addressing (Lockean)
skepticism. This means that he is rejecting Locke's account of
philosophical perplexity. Instead, Berkeley offers his own account of
philosophical perplexity as well as (Lockean) skepticism.
According to Berkeley, the problems do not arise due to human ignorance (or a deficiency in our faculties). Rather the problems arise from philosophers themselves.
"That we have first raised a dust, and then, complain, we cannot see" (PHK I Intro 3).
Because we as philosophers make errors or, worse, use words in meaningless or inappropriate ways, we are led into perplexity or skepticism. The solution is to "undo" all of the error. The solution is to clear away the dust. In this way, Berkeley's Project can be seen as fundamentally destructive. He seeks to tear down an edifice of confusion.
III: Berkeley's Positive (Motivational) Approach
In addition to tearing down the philosophy which leads to perplexity or skepticism, Berkeley wants to motivate men of speculation to behave virtuously. In this way, Berkeley's philosophy should be seen as motivational and even inspirational. In order to accomplish this, Berkeley does two main things.
First, Berkeley aims to establish the existence of God. Obviously, by showing that God exists (and will punish the evil and reward the good), Berkeley thinks he can motivate people to behave well. It is important to note, however, that Berkeley is not merely interested in showing the existence of a Creator. Instead, he also wants to demonstrate the existence of a Governor who regulates our lives on a daily basis. This is important for Berkeley in opposing the deists, for whom God is distant and uninvolved in human affairs. Centrally connected to this desire, as we shall see, is Berkeley's position that God is communicating with us through a Divine Language (i.e. through visible ideas that communicate tangible ideas) and thereby attempting to regulate our actions.
Second, Berkeley wants to establish the naturally immortality of the soul. (By "natural immortality" Berkeley means that while the soul is not susceptible to the regular changes and decay which befall things in nature, the soul can nonetheless be destroyed by God). Berkeley sees the rejection of the immortality of the soul as profoundly immortal and against the overall well-being of mankind. According to Berkeley, the ultimate end of human beings is eternal life, and we all have a deep desire for immortality. So somebody who teaches against this is promoting unhappiness (as well as immortal behavior). And he sees the possibility of eternal reward and punishment as the central incentive for virtuous behavior. (Note: This seems to make moral behavior motivated by self-interest. One might worry that on Berkeley's view, people do not act virtuously for the sake of acting virtuously. One of the things that Berkeley would say is that for the most part the vulgar are not sophisticated enough to be motivated abstract concerns about virtue for virtue sake. Only the promise of heaven or hell will seem to do the trick.)


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Bemidji, MN - The Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area held the 4th annual Harvest Dinner on Thursday, October 10th at the Club. This event is a celebration of family and food. Eighty-three Club, family and community members were fed a meal made primarily from fresh produce from the Club's garden-high tunnel. The garden is now in its 9th growing season and first full season for the high tunnel.
Deb Dilley, a community nutrition educator, spent on average 3 afternoons per week alongside the Club members throughout the gardening season planting, weeding, harvesting and teaching about food nutrition and preparation. Deb organized the harvest dinner using fresh produce from the garden-high tunnel with the help of Club members, volunteers and staff. Club members dedicated to managing the garden throughout the season assisted in meal preparation and serving. High tunnel tours were given throughout the evening. Pumpkins donated by Terry Nennich were also given away to attendees.


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Kinetic Sculpture Racing by Rod | Oct 23, 2013 | bicycles, human power, humor, innovation, recumbent bicycle, womenThere I was, on a sensuous summer day, driving west across the eastern Oregon sagebrush desert, when I spied coming toward me, traveling eastward on the shoulder of the road, two shoes and a beer barrel. They were large shoes, very much larger than what an ordinary... Northwest Passage Melts by Rod | Oct 12, 2013 | ecologyIn September 2013, the ocean freighter Nordic Orion made the first commercial delivery in recorded history through the newly melted Northwest Passage, carrying 73,000 tons of coal from Vancouver to Pori, Finland. The Northwest Passage is a potential sea route through... Bears on Bikes by Rod | Oct 9, 2013 | humorBEARS ON BIKES The Sloth Bear, ursus ursinus. Should this bear be on a bike? The Sloth Bear is a bear, not a sloth. 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text: The B and B are thinking of making it once a year. I think twice would be better. Apparently I get some say in what they are doing, since I got the first. Our then-not-Baroness was in my Roman midwinter kitchen, so she KNOWS what goes into putting on a feast, esp when the state cracks down with regulations. Cailte ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kathleen Roberts Admissions Advisor University of New Mexico "Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy." W. B. Yeats "The hand that rocks the ladle rules the world." Nadia G. >>> Johnna Holloway <johnnae at mac.com> 7/31/2012 8:55 AM >>> Cool is definitely the word. Can it be given more than once? Glad your class went well. Johnna On Jul 30, 2012, at 5:14 PM, Kathleen Roberts wrote: > This is so cool! > > At al-Barran (Outlands) Arts and Sciences competition, our Baron and Baroness announced the creation of an award (non-amerigious I think) for those cooks who serve the masses on the field, the feasters in the hall with tasty period creations, and do it "willingly" and with grace and beauty. SO COOL!!!! Sorry, I said that already. It is the Order of the Scorpion's Spoon. Gives recognition to we cooks who can so easily fall into the chasm between service and art. > > Does something like this exist any where else? _______________________________________________ Sca-cooks mailing list Sca-cooks at lists.ansteorra.org http://lists.ansteorra.org/listinfo.cgi/sca-cooks-ansteorra.org


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|Posted by RCI fans on October 18, 2014 at 5:35 PM
In preperation for the arrival of New York's new smart-ship, Quantum of the Seas, Royal Caribbean have revealed that they will be offering guests free WIFI on the MTA Subway.
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Royal Caribbean will provide superfast WIFI on underground stations across the subway network, promoting the high-speed internet access that will be available on board their new cruise ship.
Guests on board Quantum of the Seas will be able to stream movies, play with Xbox live players around the globe and stay connected at sea with superfast technology, unlike any other cruise ship on the high seas.
Quantum of the Seas will arrive in New Jersey on 10th November offering cruises to Bermuda and the Caribbean.
In addition to free WIFI in New York, Royal Caribbean are kicking off a huge campaign raiing awareness of the new smartship, with billboard and digital screen adverts.
This is not the first time Royal Caribbean have used the New York subway to promote their brand. Back in 2012, Royal Caribbean painted several trains in the shape of a cruise ship, with each carriage having a different theme inside.
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The lip liner I paired with this is Poppy from the brand Prestige, which you can find at Rite-Aid or Ulta for around $5.
To see what the rest of my makeup is, check out my Facebook post here.
I didn't even know that they made lipsticks! Their eyeshadows get so much hype that I forget that they have other stuff!
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It would seem that all these cosmic realists have to say is that one should savor the moment, both in terms of its "suchness" and in terms of what memories or "wonder" certain objects may elicit. Either way, this message is an old one, and if you understand it, then reading about out it more is a waste of time.
In any event, better examples can be found in philosophy or better poetry, which these "cosmic realistist" seem to be aping, albeit in a more long winded and less abled fashion.
Lovers of the novel tend to think it was created by God on the eighth day. It's important to remember that the novel is just a construct, not unlike radio dramas of yore, or traveling minstrels. The novel was "invented" because of a demand from the public for entertaining stories (and more leisure time in which to enjoy them). It started as serial fiction, and then some enterprising gentlemen realized that serial fiction could be bundled up and attached to cloth covers and a business could be made of selling these objects. That the novel should be undergoing change in the age of the Web is not surprising; it would be shocking if they weren't.


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Wednesday - 6/13/2012, 10:10am EDT
An advocate for small businesses is suing the Pentagon over the release of subcontracting reports.
But the American Small Business League says there's no legal basis for the department to deny its Freedom of Information Act request.
The group is seeking information on a Hewlett-Packard contract.
In its rejection, the Defense Department says the request applies to trade secrets and other sensitive commercial or financial information.
The group is asking a federal court in San Francisco to order DoD to disclose the documents.
It also accuses President Barack Obama of falling back on his promise to make government more open.
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I find numbers to be fascinating and more specifically than numbers I find statistics so...enlightening. You know, thought-provoking even. So I've gathered some here and these are all 100% true. When you leave this theatre and into the world you can check them and they will come back because they are true. So, I don't want to blow your mind or anything but maybe you'll hear one of these and go, "Whoa, I never thought of that!", you know? So, these are my statistics.
Approximately 33.33% of the Jonas Brothers have diabetes.
One in every four kids with the initials A.D.D. actually has it, and four out of four kids with the initials A.D.H.D. has an annoying, self-righteous mother who wouldn't just shut the fuck up and take her husband's last name.
Here's a fun one. One of every fourty-four U.S. presidents can dunk. It's fucking Millard Filmoore, you racists.
The average child of Sarah Palin has 46.2 chromosomes.
Can't get angry at the numbers, you know what I mean?
Here's a really interesting one. The average person has one fallopian tube.
20% of the Jackson Five...too soon...
The average penis length is 5-and-a-half inches, and finally, the average penis length of a man who Googles "average penis length" is 3-and-a-half inches.
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BASYE -- Bryce Resort is due to begin construction on a new state-of-the-art chairlift that will more easily accommodate beginning skiers this summer.
The lift will replace Bryce's existing "Chair 1," which was part of the resort's original construction in 1965.
Rob Schwartz, general manager of the resort, said the replacement is not due to any functionality problems with the old lift.
"While people say that chairs have a life span, that's not entirely true," he said. "As long as you maintain them and get parts for them they can keep on trucking."
Schwartz said the main reason for the change is the desire to update the resort. He said the plans for a new chair lift have been in the works for 10 years, but that prior to this year, it just wasn't affordable.
The entire project will cost $1.5 million. Schwartz said the funding will come from both bank financing and using in house money for the first $800,000.
Construction of the new lift will be done by Skytrac, a lift design, manufacturing and installation company based out of Salt Lake City.
The new lift will span 2,490 feet with a vertical rise of 437 feet. It will be capable of loading up to 1,800 people per hour. The current lift can only load 800.
Schwartz said this will ensure that even on peak weekends, there will be no lift lines.
In addition to that, the lift will be equipped for young and beginning skiers.
"Above and beyond updating the resort [the construction] really focuses in on what the resort is known for," Schwartz said. "It's a great place for family skiing and a great place to learn how to ski."
The chair lift will start lower on the mountain so skiers don't have to hike up to it. Also the way the lift will load is, according to Schwartz, more beginner friendly.
"Essentially it's a 60-foot moving walkway. All the guests have to do is stand in front of the gate. The moving walkway is timed with the chair, so no more rushing to get into place or having the chair knock them on the back of the knees," he said.
Skytrac also uses all U.S.-made parts in their construction, which Schwartz said played a factor in the resort management's decision to choose the firm.
"It wasn't the deal sealer, but it helped, there's no doubt," he said.
Demolition of the old lift will likely begin in early spring, with completion planned for the 2012-13 ski season.
Schwartz said he is hoping that the new lift will bring a higher number of skiers to the resort, but even more so, he hopes Bryce will get more families coming to learn to ski.
"That's our bread and butter," he said. "We are one of the best beginner mountains I've ever been a part of, and anything we can do to help boost those statistics, that's key for us."
Bryce Resort has a beginner ski school that starts with pupils 4 years old and above.


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Use WD-40 to Clean Your Tiles
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Use WD-40 to Clean Your Tiles
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WD40 has a horrible chemical smell AND it leaves behind a very greasy residue. If your grout is not sealed, it will soak in and you will never get the smell out.
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I agree. Terrible, terrible advice! I don't clean with chemicals of any kind.


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Why did the voters of this country vote for Obama in such large numbers? Large numbers, indeed ! In some precincts, over 100% ! !
The year 2012 was a depressing time for people who are already pessimistic about the state of our common culture. Conversely, the re-election of Barack Obama, in large measure made possible by the heavy financial support of Hollywood, projects the optimism of the cultural Left. They anticipate increased blue-state voting patterns in favor of gay "marriage," legalized pot, gun regulations, and what next? Legalized prostitution? Euthanasia subsidized by Obamacare?
So let's just line up the cultural winners of Obama's America, where the only impediments to progress are those who believe in religion, manners and "family values."
Winner: Seth...