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Like you Mr. Dauenhauer - this week-end was made for some significant and powerful homilies. We had the inauguaration in conjunction with MLK Day; the history of the church standing by civil rights and the call of Samuel.Instead, we got the revisionist take focused on Roe v Wade - a canned homily from Fr. Pavone and his priests for life. In the process, we condemned all folks who suffer from eating disorders, alcohol/drug addictions, sex outside of marriage, abortion (of course) all tied in to the second reading and the fact that our bodies are on "loan" from God and anything that tears down the body is a rejection of God. (yes, did point out the US issue with weight and tied to universal health needs) with a cheap shot mentioning FOCA.Not a word about the US change in leadership; not a word about the fact that citizens actually elected freely an African-American - doesn't that say something. No link to protecting all of life - Gaza, Iraq, Afghanistan, N. Korea, Iran, Pakistan - just skipped over. No mention of the financial plight of many including some parishioners, immigration, etc.Oh yeah, in an upper middle class, 90% white parish, we are purchasing a home near the elementary school so that 4 nuns from a missionary order in Malta can help at the school and possibly run a nursery. That was the extent of the announcements (and there I sat thinking about all of the catholic schools and parishes that are closing). Could almost swear that I am caught in a historical time zone experiement - it really is 1960.
Off topic, but I've got to say it. An inaugural day full of sensible talk about morality. Accountability, the poor, peace, you name it. There was nothing from the bishops about today. Should we breathe a collective sigh of relief? Given what I heard this past weekend at my local parish about FOCA, I'm pretty relieved that the bishops stayed home. Isn't that a hellova situation?
At least Aretha can pull it off. (If barely.) Rick Warren in the black homburg and Regis tie-and-shirt combo was too close to Oliver Hardy, a la Orange County.
A church hat with metal rivets --and a bow. It was amazing.
Aretha may have been the best part of the ceremony.I found Obama's speech suprisingly flat, from a rhetorical standpoint. A few good lines, but little that was memorable.And the Rev. Lowery, especially that beginning (with all those Thees and Thous) and the ending (Can I have an Amen!) had it all over Rick Warren.
In so many ways, Rick Warren was schooled by Joseph Lowery. Not sure if everyone knows this, but Lowery started out with the third verse of Lift Every Voice and Sing, by James Weldon Johnson, the official unofficial black national anthem.
Those were rhinestone rivets, and I want one of those hats in purple for my increasingly bad hair days. Yes, I do.Not sure how Obama's speech stacks up against others, but Yale has all the addresses online here, if anybody wants to compare Obama's rhetorical skills with those of other presidents:http://avalon.law.yale.edu/subject_menus/inaug.asp
Trivia time:I suspect that Rev. Lowerys benediction paraphrased this blues song by Big Bill Broonzy (1898-1958) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Bill_Broonzy). He would have been old enough and from an era in which this song would have been known to him.I remember this because, as a young man in the 1960s, I was in to folk music. Elektra Records released a 4-lp collection called The Folk Box (which I still have) and this song was on it.Black, Brown And WhiteThis song can be found on the CD: "Big Bill Blues" (Vogue). The recording date was September 20, 1951 in Paris. Black, Brown And White (B. B. Broonzy)This little song that I'm singin' aboutPeople you know it's trueIf you're black and gotta work for a livingThis is what they will say to youThey says if you was white, should be all rightIf you was brown, stick aroundBut as you's black, m-mm brother, git back git back git back
I was a little sorry Aretha didn't sing her song, "Freedom," which I'm sure you all remember from the Blue's Brothers, the movie.
I think "My Country, Tis of Thee" would work very well to the tune of "Respect"!
One of the best parts for me was the music by John Williams and played by the four artists - entwining musical passages from Aaron Copeland; some of the black spirituals sung by slaves, etc.Agree with Fr. K - was hoping that the President's usual oratory would have been better - he seemed rushed. Would like for him to have referenced that he stood on a spot and before a building built by slaves. He could have borrowed or merged some of his thoughts with the poetry and musical themes.On the other hand, it was exciting to see history made by the American people....now we have work to do.
Maybe Obama decided that this speech should be more of a "dose of reality" speech. Soaring rhetoric is fine, but, when Kumbaya ends tonight at midnight, tomorrow's panoply of horrible problems won't be solved by rhetoric.
Mollie: Was it "Respect?" Did the chorus have a lot of "freedoms" in it? She's behind the counter right (in the Blues Bros)? Tryin to keep her guy from running of with the ne'er do wells.
Peggy, I hope you won't lose too much respect for me when I admit this, but: I've never seen Blues Brothers. I assume you're right --I do know "Freedom" is an Aretha Franklin song! But I didn't think of it at the time (and I thought "My-coun-try-tis-of-thee" would fit nicely onto the "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" chorus). Maybe Aretha should have done a medley!
Franklin sang "Think" in Blues Bros I, and "Respect" in Blues Bros II. "Think" is the one with the "Freedom" refrain.
One addendum. According to "whispers in the Loggia" Pope Benedict sent a fine message of recognition to President Obama. Compare that message with the message that NCR reports that Cardinal George sent to Obama.
First: Mollie, put "Blues Brothers" on yer damn Netflix queue.Second: I have to dissent (shocker!) from the coalescing wisdom that the speech was just okay. I thought it gathered force, and above all there was a moral seriousness to it that we haven't heard in a long time. As I wrote below, refernecing Jill Lepore, inaugural addresses are very rarely "great" speeches, and even the great ones are only seen that way by future generations in light of subsequent events. They reflect the times, as much as the person. Obama could have gone a lot of places rhetorically, but could also have made it second-hand MLK, or all about race. So much post-speech commentary was about the breakthrough of an African-American president, but it seemed to me he used race as a template for the kind of reckoning that Americans not only need, but can accomplish, even if it takes generations. It wasn't about him, per se, or race, but about the ideals of America. Also: The last personage in Washington to speak so forcefully about truth--self-evident truths that our forefathers knew and with which we must re-connect--was perhaps B16 last April. And "era of responsibility"? That's pretty mature stuff, a challenge, a real generational shift. I think Obama has been clear, since at least the Democratic convention, that he is being up front about the seriousness of the trials we face, not just econimically and abroad, but also morally, spiritually. Good stuff. Then again, I think mine is something of a minority opinion. And I am from Puritan stock.
Thank you, Jean; Think it is!I did not mean to turn our attention from the speech or the event by notice of "The Hat." I love Aretha, and I was happy she was there. Her hat just confirmed my fandom, though I don't wear hats. The speech was sober and on target. Americans aren't going to get off the hook so easily with Obama. Gwen Ifil's interviews tongiht on the NewHour were as tear-rendering as the event itself. So, let's hope Obama can get us all to pay attention to what the nation is doing to itself and to the world.
Safire et al have some good critiques here:http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/20/the-speech-the-experts...
Aretha has always had some great hats. Anybody remember the cover of the Amazing Grace LP from back in 1972? (Sadly, I think her voice has declined since those glorious days.) On another note, the above commenters are right on about Lowery. Praying that "yellow" people would be "mellow" -- classy stuff.
I know, of course, that Lowery was just riffing off the old blues classic "Black, Brown and White" from Big Bill Broonzy, but that song didn't have the part about "mellow yellow." It was sort of an . . . unexpected way to end an otherwise eloquent prayer.
Thank you Jean, I am educated (or I will be after I take David's advice). I missed the poem, and Lowery's prayer -- tuned in just in time to see 'Retha, and left after the speech. (We have a magazine to get out!) But I'm hoping to see all that online at some point.
Here, you go, Margaret:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE41YPdPuisAnd for you, Stuart, from 2001:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th41tWzhg3sAnd now for something completely different, just because it rocks:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn7RsOxKc6k
>>Aretha has always had some great hats. Anybody remember the cover of the Amazing Grace LP from back in 1972? (Sadly, I think her voice has declined since those glorious days.)<<Yes, I remember that hat, and I think even thinking that Aretha's voice has declined in 30 years is to have sinned in your heart, at least if you live here in Michigan.
In part what I meant by calling the speech "flat" is that his delivery was too rushed. Perhaps it was nervousness, or maybe he had to go to the bathroom, but some of his better lines required a more measured pace. On the other hand, I liked it that there he didn't do any of those rhetorical bits that aim at getting people to interrupt him with applause.
Not just Aretha's hat...but did you see how many men were wearing hats? The man-hat is coming back!Bring back the fedora!
I wonder how much of the "flat" sense of the speech came from watching it on TV. The acoustics of CNN kept audience reaction to a minimum (I wonder how much people on the mall could hear?--any first hand accounts?). Only watching the new stories later did I realize how "present" the audience on the mall was. Obama has the job of keeping hopes up, while dampening down expectations of quick fixes, and engaging the rest of us in taking responsibility. I thought the speech accomplished that. Naturally I thrilled to the criticism of the unnamed 43 and vice-43. Obama (and the rest of us) have a huge mess on our hands. Wherever you look there are big problems. I am expecting a riff somewhere about why America elected its first Afr.-American, "They left the country in a mess, and now they expect Black people to straighten it out." That's probably been a joke somewhere already.
Peggy: The Onion had a Nov. 5 story with the headline "Black Man Given Nation's Worst Job." (Though I personally liked this take better.)
Jean--you are right--they are rhinestone rivets. I saw it replayed on the tv at home, and the sparke was clear.I love that hat. But I'd look like a dollar store lamp if I wore it. Aretha, well, looked fabulous.
Let us not forget Etta James. After all Michelle and Barack danced to At Last at the ball last night. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z2wuVp00-o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edGDt5izxIg&feature=related
Actually, those were Swarovski crystals (and I am ashamed to say that I wasted part of the morning listening to the fashion report so I could gather that factoid, but I have a cold, so I felt I could indulge myself). They looked like rivets because the fabric was too light; you need a dark, clear color to make sparkles pop.And, Jason, yes, let's bring back the man-hat! Raber always wears a chuke, inside and out, in winter, because he's going bald and says his head is cold. I'm sorry, but a chuke just does not give a sport coat the dash of, say, a fedora or homburg. Or even a white Stetson like LBJ's.
About the Rev. Mr. Warren, the Rev. Mr. Lowery, and others. I've not made a study of this, but over the years it has seemed to me that when Protestant clergy give invocations and blessings and such in public places, they are far more likely than Catholics to spend time telling God a llot of things that -- if He really is omniscient -- He presumably already knows. Do they doubt God's omniscience? or do they simply believe that God needs to be prodded and reminded from time to time?About the hat: I thought it was spectacular; but might bright red have been a better color on a cold day?
Protestant preaching and praying: Robert McAfee Brown once wrote a piece for Christianity & Crisis called multi-directional prayer in which he explored this tendency to address everyone, including God, taking note of what was obvious to everyone, especially God. It does sometimes seem God could use some prodding--but of course that is not the purpose of prayer or preaching.Red: that might have answered Jean Raber's fashion alternative (Mrs (aka Dr.) Biden certainly stood out, but the gray was subtle, nuanced; I liked it.
"It was great to see Aretha wear the Hat. The Hat said that this really was change we could believe in. There is a cultural change in the White House, and a cultural change in the nation, and I have no idea what it's going to look like, but it's going to include the Hat, and all the ladies who wear hats like that on Sundays. They are inside the gates now and walking down the corridors of power, and if you give them sass, it will be at your peril..." ~ Jon Carroll http://www.sfgate.com/columnists/carroll/
I second Nicholas Clifford's observations. It's one of the problems I have with the ICEL translation of the orations of the Mass. Out of the presumption that no one can understand a relative clause, they wind up telling God what he has done, which one might think wouild be unnecessary.About the hats: In driving to the church where I say Mass on Sunday, I sometimes go past an African-American church, and it's always great to see the people well dressed, and all of the women wearing hats. I talked about this once with the black grand mother-in-law of one of my nieces, who was quite insistent: You're not dressed properly for church if you're not wearing a hat! So maybe Aretha was thinking of the inauguration as church!
When my grandfather died, my mother didn't own a hat, and I was hauled to every hat store in our town plus the next two towns over to help her find a black hat with a veil that could be firmly affixed to her big mid 60s hairdo if it was windy at the cemetery and easily removed at the gathering back at the house without having to redo the coiffure.I was only in the fifth grade, so a black velvet headband did for me.I've always felt that my life has been the poorer for never having been requested or required to attend a function where the right kind of hat and coordinating gloves were de rigeur.So much for My Memory Lane of Hats. Didn't Marion Anderson sing "My Country Tis of Thee" all those years ago at the Lincoln Memorial? I wondered if that's why Aretha sang that song at Obama's inaug.
The wearing of hats at Sunday worship - what a wonderful tradition. Appreciate your connection from Aretha's singing to Marion Anderson's singing. My guess is that there were lots of folks in the Mall who made these types of connections to history; obviously, MLK and his words but also other moments such as Marion Anderson.If you watch some of the interviews with folks out in the Mall, notice how often the women are wearing hats - it shows respect; shows that something special is happening; it indicates that this time is set apart for something bigger; out of the ordinary. The same goes for our political dress - men wearing hats was de rigeur in the old days. Wonder if we have lost some of our emotional messages because things have become so routine and ordinary?
Fashion Notes:On Hats: We who once had hats and grew up in households with all too many hats suspect the demise of women's hats comes down to storage space. Each hat requires a hat box, bigger than the hat. After you've stacked three or four on the upper shelves of the already crowded closet, you have to begin to choose among them. Some people still do. But some.... just enjoy looking at other people wearing hats. And then, Church hats, whether for men or women, are pretty useless in the cold. Notice that Arentha's came down over her ears. A church hat made for winter. That takes special care.The NYTimes used to run an Easter Parade photo page chronicling the dress and hats of churchgoers on Easter Sunday. The hats and outfits of Afr.-Amer. had it all over the Presbyterians and Episcopalians (that is, the white ones). Those from St. Patrick's were, as I recall, not notable.
Peggy: We can all break out into: 'In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it..." (All, that is, of a certain age...)When I was first ordained (ca. 1964), I happend to be in NYC in my clerical suit, but without a hat. The then Msgr. Cooke happend to meet me on the sidewalk and he made a point of indicating that I was not properly dressed without a hat.Only one of my sisters regularly wears a hat, and she always looks great in it.When I was in high school, my mother met me after classes and we went down to 14th St. in NYC and she proceeded to look for a hat. I think she tried on every hat in every store from there to 34th St., and came away without buying one! "Well, I didn't see one that I liked," she explained to me. It was my first (unfortunately not the last) lesson in why one should not go shopping with a woman.
Woman and hats: My mother took to making everyone's hats at some point (we were three girls plus herself). So we didn't have to shop; we had to stand still while she worked her decorative magic!Joe: Trying on hats was probably fun in itself for your mother. A bit like changing the costumes of paper dolls. Do you count the absence of shopping with a woman one of the side-benefits of your calling? I happen to be on your side here: my mother and grandmother and aunt conducted endless shopping forays with a kid or two dragged along, infinitely boring. It's safe to say there was more shopping than buying. Shopping was an entertainment, rather than a consuming responsibility.


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Samba gives me 24 MB/s read and 44 MB/s write, while ftp gives 97 and 112 MB/s under the same circumstances.
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Generally, you should find that Samba performs similarly to ftp at raw transfer speed.
In my case it clearly doesn't.
Where can I find tips on how to debug Samba performance?
Or alternatively tips for replacing Samba with something else? (I can't use ftp, unfortunately, as I need something that can be used with rsync/rsnapshot.)
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- Both computers are running Ubuntu 10.10 (using Samba because I have a Mac as well)
The Samba share is on a local home network, mounted as
$ mount ... //server.local/share/ on /mnt/share type cifs (rw,mand)
Samba performance was tested by copying (
cp) a single file of ~4GB to and from the share, using
timefor timing and calculating transfer speed by hand.
- ftp performance are the numbers from the ftp client for get/put of the same file.
iperfgives network speed ~900 Mbits/s
bonnie++gives disk speeds >200 MB/s on both sides for block reads as well as block writes
- Tried changing the parameters suggested in the performance tuning HOWTO (read/write raw, read size, socket options), most of them made little to no difference. (The one that made a difference caused write speed to drop 50%.)

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- First time guest Paul DePaola (EU Cantina, Fanboys Talking) joined us and talked about his fandom, comics, and his 501st membership.
- Another first time guest, Johnamarie Marcias (Now This is Podcasting, The Wookiee Gunner) gave us a recap of New York Book Con 2014. She also spoke Mando'a which increased her cool points.
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WATERBURY — When you think back to Croft High and the memorable 1959 football season, two words epitomized what that experience meant — team unity.
More than 30 members of the team from all over Connecticut, New England and even as far as Florida, arrived at Municipal Stadium last Friday to reminisce about the 8-0-1 season, which culminated in the Tigers capturing the Waterbury City championship and the Naugatuck Valley League crown.
"To see these guys again brings back so many great memories," said Zeke Connors, a sophomore guard in 1959.
Even though Friday's reunion was some five decades since, it seemed not too long ago for them.
"Whether it was a game or a practice, everyone worked together," said Ted Pelletier, who played left halfback. "Everyone was supportive of each other. It didn't matter if you were an upperclassmen or an underclassmen."
Nelson Parlato, then a sophomore, didn't play much in a games, but he said that the underclassmen all knew their roles.
"We knew that we would get (physically) beat up in practice, but we all loved the sport and that's why we wanted to be a part of the team," said Parlato. "Our job was to keep the starter's on their toes."
Known as the 'Scout Team,' the underclassmen did that, according to Walt Weaver, then a senior and two-way starter at fullback and linebacker.
"We knew that we would be good when we started practice that summer and we all worked hard to accomplish our goals," said Weaver.
Team captain Dick Yuskas, the quarterback, and running back Dick Nocera were among the offensive stars in the single-wing offense.
"I was the blocking fullback and if I made one block, that we would probably score a touchdown," said John Harnick, then a junior.
Left offensive guard Antonio Guerrera, a junior, agreed.
"Everyone did their jobs and the key thing was that no one ever gave up on the field," said Guerrera. "Everyone just played hard and that was the key to our success."
So was the play of Yuskas, according to Pelletier.
"Dick (Yuskas) was always so calm in the huddle and did whatever he could to help make something happen," said Pelletier.
Teammate Joe Morelli noted that "Dick Nocera was probably the fastest running back in the state."
And the Tigers had two of the most respected coaches ever in Greater Waterbury in referring to the late Charles "Ripper" Donato, the head coach (who passed away in 2006), and assistant coach Angelo Laudisi (who passed away in 1995). The families of both men were present Friday.
"I was only 12 at the time, but I have great memories of my uncle Angelo coaching," said Rick Laudisi. "He was so dedicated to sports and to helping kids. Because of him, I was always around sports and around the team."
Donato's three sons, Charlie, Bob and John, and daughter, Diane, were all present.
"I was a freshman at Croft in 1959 and always on the sidelines next to my dad at games," said Charlie Donato. "It's terrific to be able to have the team recognized this way. It really doesn't seem that long ago."
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If you're the first among your friends to have a baby, be prepared for friendships to evolve and change.
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The downside of eating organic food is that it tends to cost more than regular groceries. Given the price of food, many families cannot afford the extra that goes with eating organic. If you can't afford organic foods, eating whole foods in their least processed, most natural form, and plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables is the next best thing, and is still a very healthy diet.
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What is the best way to freeze apples? I am planning on cooking with them when they defrost.
Depending on what you're going to cook, there are a few ways you can freeze them.
For most uses, I find the simplest method is just to peel, core, and slice them. First, you want to keep the slices from browning using one of the following methods:
Personally, I prefer the lemon juice method, it's proven to be quite effective for me and I always have lemons in hand in the house.
Freeze apple slices on a single layer on a cookie sheet (in the bottom of the freezer) then transfer to a Ziploc bag when solid. The sheet method allows them to freeze as fast as possible in the typical home freezer, and prevents them from sticking together so you can portion them as you need them. If you're going to be storing for a long time, wrap them in plastic wrap and then foil before putting in the bag.
Some people just wash and freeze them whole, though I prefer do to the prep before freezing so I can just pull them out of the freezer and use them. They will freeze well whole, however I find that the ruptured cell walls cause them to be harder to peel/core after defrosting using this method.
If you're going to make a pie, you can also freeze them with sugars and spices etc (prepared just as you would make a pie filling) in a pie pan. You can then take them out of the freezer like that, drop the prepared, shaped mixture right into a pie crust, and bake your pie with a slight increase in baking time.
As far as how long they'll last, they'll be safe indefinitely, but will lose flavor after a few months, I wouldn't recommend going past 6. Stilltasty says 2-4 but I've pushed it further than that and there wasn't a ton of flavor loss. Might depend on variety of apple as well.
The suggestions on this page are in line with my personal experience (and expand upon them!)
Cooked apples freeze with no special consideration; so you are almost certainly better off cooking them first then freezing.


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I can play a small amount of pentatonic-based lead guitar but being mostly self-taught, my technique is quite poor. As I take my finger off the fret, sometimes the open string will sound. How do I stop this from happening?
There are a few things you can do:
If the sounding string is the one you just fretted, you could try dampening with either the palm/or another part your picking hand, or with your fretting hand, or a combination of both. I tend to leave my fretting hand on the strings most of the time whilst notes aren't sounding, especially at any kind of volume.
In addition to this, look at how your fretting the note and how your taking your finger off the string, are you pulling it to one-side accidentally, are you taking it off lethargically, ideally you want to have fairly fast finger speed fretting the note and taking it off again. that's the kind of thing that comes with practice.
Also check how the fretted note actually sounds, if it doesn't sound clear then that might be where you problem is (if your not fretting it cleanly, your unlikely to release cleanly).
If the sounding string is a neighbouring string Then most of the above still applies however you might want to have a look at your picking hand as well.
If your having real problems, there are guitarists who use padded elastic bands around the top of their necks to dampen the strings whilst soloing, maybe something that you want to try.
Edit: Heres one guy who uses a band Its not in use in this video, but you can see it above his nut.
It seems like you're failing to properly mute the strings you are not playing.
Use the fleshy part of your right hand to mute the lower strings, and the length of your left hand fingers to mute the higher strings. After you practice it a little, it becomes second nature, and you will unconsciously mute the string before it has the chance to sound open.
As simple and useless as it sounds, just practice! Most thing when you just go for it fall into place. Of course you can develop some bad habits but if you ever get good people will be trying to copy your technique.
If you are trying to improvise/solo then just go for it. Don't try to think about it too much, specially at the start(because you need to develop your instincts). There are many guitarists that make quite a few bucks without having any clue to what they are doing(but subconsciously they do).
When you become more comfortable, your fingers more flexible, and more relaxed your mind will subconsciously work on the problem. I never specifically practiced left hand muting but I do it all the time and find myself using the tips of my fingers to mute strings I don't want to hear. (e.g., not fretting with the very tip but sort flat so that your tip touches the string above.)
The most important thing is to have fun and just go for it. Most of the time when your consciously worried about if something is wrong or not then it will be(you'll end up making those mistakes your trying to avoid). But if you learn to just go for it and have fun and let it flow out subconsciously you'll do pretty good.
This isn't to say don't specifically practice anything but don't spend too much time on it. Just be aware of things(like you are) note it mentally(say to yourself out loud what the problem is and maybe think about it for a min or two) then let your subconscious deal with it.
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White County Sheriff Doug Maier said Thursday morning (today) that a rural Cisne teen was "very lucky" she wasn't more seriously injured in a single-vehicle traffic crash Thursday morning on a rural roadway northwest of Carmi.
A White County Sheriff's Office accident report identified the teen as Kirsten M. Rodgers, 16, and said she was driving a 1999 Ford pickup on County Road 800 East near 2000 North when a dog inside the truck jumped into her lap. She lost control of the vehicle, left the roadway and overturned.
She was ejected from the vehicle as it rolled but escaped serious injury. She was taken to Fairfield Memorial Hospital following the 7:55 a.m. crash for treatment of minor injuries.
A soybean field owned by John Michael Taylor of rural Burnt Prairie was damaged. Maier also reported the dog appeared to be OK.
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TEMPLE (January 14, 2013)—Temple's Office of Emergency Management has opened three emergency warming centers for the homeless and residents in distress through Thursday morning because of the winter weather that moved into Central Texas.
A center for men is open at Victory Ministries at 305 South 18th St.; a center for men, women and children is open at Humble House at 613 South 7th St., and a second shelter for men is open at Transformation Station at 503 East Central Ave.
The centers will be open from 5 p.m. until 9 a.m. through Thursday morning.
Additional facilities could be mobilized if demand exceeds capacity, the city said.
"The intent of providing warming centers in Temple is to bring people that would normally be out in the elements on an extremely cold evening indoors during the coldest hours of the night. Guests will be provided a warm area for refuge, water, blankets, toilet facilities, and limited hygiene items," Temple Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator Lonzo Wallace said.
Information on warming centers is available by calling 211.


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Is there a way to see mouse-over text on an iPad?
This hint at MacWorld recommends a bookmarklet that you can install that allows you to tap an image to display its alt text.
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10 Feb 2009 7:19 PM #1
How to open a new browser with gxt components
Is it possible to open a new browser window ( not in gxt window component ) from current application with gxt components like grid
I know that com.google.gwt.user.client.Window.open() opens a new browser
to which i can specify a URL . How can i add the new browser with gxt components
For example i have a gxt client side file which shows grid which reads the data from the sever ( say file name as Showlogs)
In my main application i have a button when i click that button I want to open
this showlogs screen in new browser (not a gxt window component) .
How do i link this Showlogs screen with a URL
com.google.gwt.user.client.Window.open() need a URL
If i use a jsp file or html file then how can i show that Showlogs screen inside that jsp or html page .
In ext js i can point the URL to a jsp page and in that jsp page i can use
Ext.onReady() after including the script in that jsp page and show a gird
But how to do this in Ext gwt
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This is nothing GXT specific. The URL has to point to an application entrypoint and there you handle the request.
11 Feb 2009 6:21 AM #3
I guessed little on that
U mean to say I should have 2 entry points in the gwt.xml file
or i should have 2 gwt.xml file with each having a entry point
Actually i tried both the ways ..
I m getting error in that
I created 2 modules main project module and another my log module
my log module has log.html file
If i include my log module in the project module gwt.xml file and if i run i get error saying
not able to load the log module in the main module gwt xml even though i inherited my log module there .
If i add two entry point in one main project xml file . which ever is first runs and then gets
disappear and the second entry points starts running and if i again click my link to open
new browser it gives me same error saying not able to load the module in the main gwt.xml file
How to point the URL to another application entrypoint
If u can give me proper steps to be followed to do that it will be helpful
or some links or examples which has two entry points or i mean two html files
I tried a lot in googling but not getting proper link
I'll be really thankful to you
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Hi Samwell I have the same issue, can you make it works? Thanks in advance


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Very sad. Playing an injured QB. Sounds like what BYU went through last year
with Riley Nelson playing with brusied rib, broken back and who knows what else.
Hopefully the bye week will give him time to heal up.
- 5:16 p.m. Oct. 26, 2013
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didn't someone mark it down?
- 5:17 p.m. Oct. 26, 2013
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I think the cushion on Kyle Whittinghams seat is officially getting very hot. I like Whit but he has not proven an ability to handle the big lights and flash of the PAC12.
- 5:19 p.m. Oct. 26, 2013
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KW is safe this year because he beat BYU again. That is all that matters to a large portion of the Utah fanbase. It is the next two years when the rivalry takes a hiatus that KW could be in jeopardy is he cant turn things around in Pac-12 play.
- 5:23 p.m. Oct. 26, 2013
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This season is a huge letdown. All four losses have been painful because either
Utah should have won or they lost largely as a result of Travis Wilson's
hand situation.
Utah is a way better football team than their record shows. The injuries overall and Travis Wilson's struggles have crushed Utah's season the last two weeks. It's too bad. Wilson has the ability but it seems it's not meant to be for him this year.
The defense did everything needed to win and the offense was beyond horrible. The only reason USC scored the 19 points they did was because the offense handed those points over and Utah was -4 in the turnover margin.
What does Whitt do? What can he do? I don't think Conner Manning's redshirt should be pulled. Adam Shultz is who he is (limited). And I doubt Wilson will recover this year.
Another blown season.
Utah blew their first two years in the PAC by gambling on Wynn's shoulder while offensive talent was wasted. Now they have playmakers and a QB, but Wilson is shot and the too many playmakers are out for the year. It really stinks.
- 5:34 p.m. Oct. 26, 2013
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Too bad for Utah. They missed anothER opportunity to show why they are not the doormat of the PAC 12. As I said earlier BYU was their bowl game.
- 5:40 p.m. Oct. 26, 2013
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The Utes may have won the first leg but BYU is winning the marathon. Don't worry Chris B we'll send you a postcard from San Fransisco.
- 5:44 p.m. Oct. 26, 2013
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It has nothing to do with an injured QB. Now that Utah is in the Pac12, all their recruits are 5-star, blue chip players. And all their new Pac12 revenue gives them a huge edge in training facilities and player development. So their backup QB is WAY better than anyone backing up Riley Nelson.
Utah's problem is they are so great now, they can't get motivated for any game unless it's a top ten opponent like Stanford, or their annual bowl game against BYU.
- 5:47 p.m. Oct. 26, 2013
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When Utah beat Stanford two weeks ago, I thought for sure the Utes would win at
least 7 regular season games and possibly have an outside chance to win 8.
I predicted the Utes would possibly play in the Sun Bowl or maybe the Alamo Bowl.
The Utes will be lucky if they can win 6 games. The Washington State game looks to be the one which will decide whether or not the Utes got to a bowl game.
- 5:51 p.m. Oct. 26, 2013
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I marked it down. Utah is extremely lucky to have the record they have. At this point 2-6 would be much more representative of the current status of their program.
- 5:52 p.m. Oct. 26, 2013
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Looking more and more like the Stanford game was an anomaly.
- 6:07 p.m. Oct. 26, 2013
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Uncle Rico,
As it is every year.
The Utes could go 1-11, and feel that their season was successful if they beat BYU.....Only at the u could this happen.
- 6:07 p.m. Oct. 26, 2013
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Ouch. 3 points. That is an embarrassment. I even had it marked down.
The Utes need to win at least 6 games so there is an outside chance of a BYU/Utah rematch but at this rate I don't think Utah will be bowling.
What ever happened to the King?
- 6:08 p.m. Oct. 26, 2013
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cheer up ute fans, your bowl game was in Sept. Your back where you belong, play
one important game a year BYU.
"You're who we thought you were"
- 6:09 p.m. Oct. 26, 2013
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West Jordan, Utah
This season is a huge letdown. All four losses have been painful because either Utah should have won or they lost largely as a result of Travis Wilson's hand situation.
Call them what they are. Losses.
The Utes have only beat down one team this year. Weber...
- 6:14 p.m. Oct. 26, 2013
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Game with CU will be to see if the Utes win six games and go to the New Mexico Bowl? Don't Ute fans pan BYU for playing for the New Mexico bowl?
- 6:16 p.m. Oct. 26, 2013
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Don't mean to pile on but if the tables were turned you can bet that the
first 10 posts would be by Chris B, taunting the Cougars. Fortunately for all
of us on both sides Chris B will not be heard from for some time. See? There
is a silver lining even in a loss.
Well there is always basketball.....oh wait. There is always skiing.
- 6:24 p.m. Oct. 26, 2013
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Way to represent the state. 3 points over a medicore team? Really? Chris promised a win.
- 6:36 p.m. Oct. 26, 2013
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We now know that the utes are not as good as USC's third string. At least not today.
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I really thought the Utes had turned the tide with the big win against Stanford,
but 6-6 looks like best case scenario. If the Utes don't get a bowl
invite, Whit will start to feel the heat; but his job is safe for now . . .
unless the Buffs blowout the Utes. Although a bowless season this year and
next, and Whit will have to get his resume out.
I really hope the Utes steal a win against ASU and WSU. No chance against the Ducks. And beating the Buffs should be as easy as beating the Wildcats.
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Dining at Rutgers University–Newark
On Campus
The Rutgers University–Newark campus offers a variety of on-campus dining facilities, including the "Law and Justice Café," located on the lower level of the Center for Law and Justice, which serves hot breakfast, sandwiches, homemade soups, grab and go salads, and snacks. Also available are a large selection of bottled beverages, self-service espresso drinks, and flavored coffees and tea. The Café's hours while classes are in session are Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, and Friday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. Also on campus are the Stonesby Commons and Eatery, the Robeson Food Court, the University Club, the Scarlet Lounge and Café, Starbucks Coffee and, at the Business School, 1 Park Bistro.
Off Campus
The University Heights section of Newark, and the nearby Ironbound section, offer a wide variety of dining options, including an array of ethnic cuisine. From pizza (Robert's), or Thai (Hot C 2 House of Thai), or diner (Annabella's Kitchen), or pub fare (McGovern's), all across the street from CLJ, to the renowned Portuguese cuisine of the Ironbound, there are too many options for a comprehensive list to be provided here. Instead, visit these sites for a sampling:
An on-campus convenience store, the Raider Mart, is located on the Plaza Level of the Paul Robeson Student Center. In addition, a shuttle bus operates each weekday afternoon to supermarkets in nearby Kearny and Harrison.


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Types of Surgery: Breast Reconstruction
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About Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Breast reconstruction surgery is performed to reshape a woman's breast following mastectomy. Most women have many questions and concerns about reconstruction surgery. This "Helpful Facts" sheet is designed to give you basic information about breast reconstruction surgery. More detailed information can be provided by your doctor or nurse.
Breast reconstruction surgery is performed to reshape a woman's breast following mastectomy. Most women have many questions and concerns about reconstruction surgery. This "Helpful Facts" sheet is designed to give you basic information about breast reconstruction surgery. More detailed information can be provided by your doctor or nurse.
Is breast reconstructive surgery right for me?
Women elect reconstructive surgery for a wide variety of reasons. They include: enhancing body image and self-esteem; improving body posture and balance; increasing comfort in clothing; and eliminating the need to wear a breast prosthesis. Following breast reconstruction women are often more comfortable in bras, bathing suits, and evening ware. They may also be more comfortable performing activities such as swimming and exercising.
Women who elect to not have reconstructive surgery do so for such reasons as a desire to avoid additional surgery, or conflicting medical problems. It is important to get the guidance of your whole medical team - including your medical oncologist, surgical oncologist, radiation oncologist, and counselor - as well as the plastic surgeon, so that you can make the decision that is right for you.
Can reconstruction be done at the same time as a mastectomy?
Breast reconstruction is usually done at the same time as mastectomy. For this reason it is important to meet with a plastic surgeon before the mastectomy is performed. The breast surgeon and plastic surgeon will then coordinate your care. Some advantages of "immediate reconstruction" include:
- Having a breast immediately after mastectomy
- Fewer operations
- Fewer scars
- Reconstruction can also be done months or years post-mastectomy. Some reasons for delaying reconstructive surgery include:
- Tumor type and extent of breast cancer
- Need for additional cancer therapy
- Personal preference
What will the reconstructed breast look like and how will it feel?
Reconstructive surgery can create an improved breast shape. However it will not produce an exact replica of your breast prior to mastectomy. The reconstructed breast may also be less sensitive to touch. The ultimate result will depend upon the type of breast reconstruction performed and one's natural shape.
What are the different types of breast reconstruction surgery?
There are various approaches to reconstructive surgery. Your plastic surgeon will recommend an approach depending on your preferences, body shape and prior and future treatments.
What is it?
Things to Consider
Implant Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction with an implant usually occurs as a two-stage process, starting with the placement of a breast tissue expander, which is replaced several months later with a breast implant.
Stage 1: Tissue Expansion
To create a breast shaped space for the breast implant, tissue expander is placed under the chest tissue. The tissue expander is a balloon like device. It is inserted unfilled and over time saline is injected (weekly or biweekly) in the doctor?s office through a side port until the appropriate size is achieved. The tissue expander creates a new breast shaped pocket for the breast implant.
Stage 2: Placing the Breast Implant (implant exchange).
The tissue expander is removed and the breast implant is placed in the pocket.
· Simplest and most convenient form of reconstruction
· One hour procedure
· Need to replace implant every 10-15 years
· Concern about silicone safety
· Formation of a ?capsule? or layer of scar tissue around the implant
· Firm breast appearance and no change in size over time
· One to two days hospital stay
· Multiple visits to doctors office
TRAM Flap
(Transverse Rectus Abdominis Musculocutaneous flap)
Excess abdominal tissue is moved to the chest area by sliding it under the skin.
· Flattened abdomen (?tummy tuck?)
· Able to match natural breast size and shape
· Breast size and shape will change with weight changes
· Four hour procedure
· Four to six day hospital stay
· Four to six week recovery
· Abdominal scar
· Weak abdominal muscle
· Can only be performed once
Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap
Muscle from back is moved to chest area. Useful if not a candidate for a Tram Flap, requires skin coverage for an implant or chest wall is taut from radiation therapy.
· Some breast droop
· Two to four hour surgery
· Two to three days hospital stay
· Four to six week recovery
· Back scar
· May require implant and/or expander usage for larger breast size
Nipple Areola Reconstruction
Nipple is formed from skin and fat of reconstructed breast.
Grafting skin from inner thigh to the reconstructed breast forms areola (colored skin around nipple). Tattooing is used to add more color to the areola.
· Natural look to the reconstructed breast
· Outpatient procedure
· Inner thigh scar
· Additional surgery
What is a skin-sparing mastectomy?
A skin-sparing mastectomy is often used with immediate breast reconstruction. An incision is made around the areola and the nipple and areola are removed. The breast tissue is then removed through this opening. The plastic surgeon then replaces the removed breast tissue with an implant or "flap" tissue. This procedure results in fewer scars and saves more of the breast tissue to ensure a more natural-shaped reconstructed breast.
What about my other breast?
If needed, the unaffected breast may be "augmented" (made bigger) or "reduced" (made smaller) to equal the size of the reconstructed breast.
What are the risks of reconstructive surgery?
As with any surgery, there is the risk of bleeding and infection. Poor wound healing can be a significant problem for patients who smoke, have diabetes and/or high blood pressure or have had radiation therapy to the chest wall. Fluid or blood can accumulate near the incision and require drainage following surgery. Numbness can occur due nerve damage with the incision. As with other surgical procedures, there are risks associated with anesthesia which will be discussed with you.


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How Mountains Obscured by Venus's Clouds Reveal Themselves
Data from Europe's Venus Express spacecraft has helped researchers better understand the hurricane-like winds that blast the second planet from the sun.
July 21, 2016, Thursday
Forces of Nature Conspire Against Firefighters Around Fort McMurray
When strong, shifting winds are driving the flames, as in Alberta, fire can move unpredictably and quickly leap obstacles, making containment efforts ineffective and dangerous.
May 6, 2016, Friday
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Blaring sirens and car horns may punctuate the soundtrack of the city's daily life, but one artist has designs on a far more ethereal noise: the one made by the wind in a Manhattan park.
April 11, 2016, Monday
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April 4, 2016, Monday
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A photographer inspired by "The Gates" in Central Park found a similar scene to shoot when the wind lifted up a bicyclist's slicker.
April 3, 2016, Sunday
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Police Investigating Whether Strong Winds Played Role in Fatal Fall in New Jersey
Clifford LeMay, 57, went to the roof of an office complex where he works as a building manager to assess damage that may have been caused by strong winds.
March 30, 2016, Wednesday
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Bill Gates, the 'Impatient Optimist,' Lays Out his Clean-Energy Innovation Agenda
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February 23, 2016, Tuesday
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De Blasio Announces New Safety Measures After Fatal Crane Collapse
Starting Monday, crawler cranes are required to stop operating when forecasts or readings for steady wind speeds reach 20 miles per hour or higher or gusts of at least 30 m.p.h.
February 8, 2016, Monday
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Typhoon Dujuan Batters Taiwan With Heavy Rain and Winds
The storm killed three people and left hundreds injured, Taiwan's National Fire Agency said.
September 29, 2015, Tuesday
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Taiwan Braces for Arrival of Powerful Typhoon Dujuan
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September 28, 2015, Monday
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GENESEO, N.Y. - The State University of New York at Geneseo has named Stacey Wiley administrative director of career development. She will oversee all aspects of Geneseo's career development programs and services for students, bringing to the job an extensive record of achievement as a student affairs administrator, attorney and businessperson.
"The country is enduring a challenging employment market, but I can't imagine someone with a stronger background to advise our students on job acquisition and other postgraduate options," said Robert Bonfiglio, vice president for student and campus life. "Her breadth of experience and knowledge will serve our students well, and we are delighted to have her on campus."
Wiley comes to Geneseo from Upstate College Planning Services of the Rochester/Syracuse area, where she was vice president. The company helped college-bound high-school students and their parents through the college exploration, application, admission and financial aid process.
Prior to that, she had positions as assistant dean for student and career services at Quinnipiac University; associate director for career services at Cornell University; associate attorney at the Syracuse firm Scolaro, Shulman, Cohen, Fetter & Burstein; undergraduate adviser at the Syracuse University College of Arts and Sciences; and school counselor in the Liverpool (N.Y.) Central School District.
Wiley earned her juris doctorate at the Syracuse University College of Law; her master's degree in counseling, also from Syracuse; and her bachelor's degree in English cum laude from SUNY Cortland. She is a member of the National Association of Student Affairs Professionals (NASAP) and the National Career Development Association. She also is a member of the New York State Bar.
She is very active in the Syracuse community as a volunteer for the United Way of Central New York and a volunteer puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. She also is an avid runner, cyclist and golfer.
Wiley succeeds Jerry Wrubel, who retired last year as long-time director of Geneseo's career services office. Assistant Director Liz Seager served as interim director after Wrubel's retirement.
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WMU-Lansing is proud to be a part of the University Center at Lansing Community College (LCC), located at the corner of Capitol Avenue and Shiawassee Street on the LCC downtown campus. Our goal is twofold: to provide community members as well as current and former LCC students the opportunity to earn a Western Michigan University degree and to offer a high quality educational experience and exceptional customer service to students who have chosen WMU as the next step for their academic pursuits.
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CIANCETTA, Pauline Laura, passed away on April 22, 2013.
Born Pauline Kasko on December 28, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Szleszynski) Kasko.
Pauline was a member and past president of the American Legion Auxiliary Argonne Post 33 of Steubenville, Ohio, the Jefferson County Democratic Women's Club, the St. Francis Society and the Red Hat Society.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Valerio Ciancetta; a son, Valerio Ciancetta Jr.; and a son-in-law, Jack Allen Jr.
She leaves behind her daughter, Sharon Allen of Milford, DE; a daughter-in-law, Jeanette Ciancetta of Daphne, Alabama; a brother, Chester Kasko of Steubenville, Ohio; and four grandchildren: Erika Allen, Wesley Allen, Christine Ciancetta and Adrienne (Paul) Sarran. She also leaves behind cherished sister-in-law Gloria (Frank) Thuckowski and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Triumph of the Cross Catholic Church, 200 Rosemont Ave., Steubenville, Ohio, where friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Interment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Steubenville.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to either the Triumph of the Cross Catholic Church, 200 Rosemont Ave., Steubenville, OH 43952; or to the American Legion Argonne Post 33, 808 N. Fifth St., Steubenville, OH 43952-1810.
Condolences may be sent to www.loflandandmcknatt.com.
Arrangements by Lofland Funeral Home, Milford, DE.


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Who do you have auto insurance through?
Wondering if anyone has inputs on best auto insurance out there. Moving off the family policy in February and looking for reliable and friendly service with premiums that aren't the same as my car payment.
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I've used State Farm since I started driving (my wife was with them when we got married). I now have most of my insurance policies with them so I get various discounts. Their service has been excellent and the price is better than most of the other companies out there, at least for me.
Progressive has been pretty good to us so far. Our rates have gone up, but that's because I got a speeding ticket. :( Claims service was fast and friendly when one of our vehicles fell victim to a hail storm. I don't have much bad to say about them, they've always been able to assist when I needed someone to help with any policy questions.
I've been a customer of Amica Mutual for 18 years. I highly recommend them.
@lavikinga: +1 on the USAA. I've used them for years, and they are especially good if you live/travel a lot overseas.
Never had any problems, and the best rate-to-coverage costs I have come across.
Geico...it really did save me 15% or more on my car insurance. Really.
Have been with Geico for the last 14 years. Was with State Farm, they raised rates, called Geico, saved 33%. Sounds like their ad, I know. But now you know it really does happen ($600/6 mos. -> $400/6 mos.).
A friend had recommended them. I've unfortunately had to use them several times over the last 18 months, and the customer service has been great. They forgave an at fault accident several years ago. Can't say enough good about them. I recommend that you check them out. My experience is also based on a disgustingly clean driving record. Your experience may vary.
My parents just switched from SF (after 30+ years) to USAA. Not enough info to say more, but apparently the rates were much better. SF has always had good service - just a matter of $.
One warning - if you are comparison shopping, I think that many insurers will do a "hard" credit pull, which can have a slight negative effect on your credit score. Multiple pulls can have a larger impact. Just a word of caution.
@75grandville: Insurers do a soft-hit credit check only. My understanding is that it would take a dozen or more of these type checks to have any impact on your credit score.
Mercury Insurance. Not as well known, but a good company. Also have had great experience with Travelers. I use an independent insurance agency.
@wnyx585am: Good to know.
I'm in a situation where I'm particularly sensitive about any impact on my credit score, so I thought I'd throw it out there.
I was with Geico for a few years until they continued to increase our insurance rates. When I called Geico and asked why my rates were increasing they told me that costs are going up everywhere. IMHO my rates should have gone down not up, never been in an accident, nor any tickets.
I Looked around and found in our area that State Farm was by far the cheapest and we added a few other things to our auto insurance and saved even more. State Farm saved me 30% (none of this 15%) with better coverage.
I guess it really depends on where you live and what you need for insurance.
I'm still with my parents, but they are through a local-ish (tri-state, I think?) insurer. Supposedly better rates than any national provider
In addition to State Farm and all of them, local ones are definitely worth the investigation. Can get the same coverage for less (that sounds like a commercial), or tell the major company "X is offering me this coverage for this amount" and maybe they'll try to beat the price to get your business
Another +1 on USAA, great company.
I've been with Erie for over 20 years . The service has always been good. I checked with the other major carriers a few years ago to see if I could score a better rate. I'm still with Erie. To get the same coverage from another carrier after this many years, my rates would go up.
We have State Farm on our house, and vehicles. They have been pretty good
Esurance gives me BY FAR the cheapest rates...no one can touch them!
AAA. Had State Farm, and upon an apples to apples comparison, then saved me $1000 a year (auto & home owners combined). Prior to that I had AllState, and my agent said, "honestly, if you want your rate lowered, you're going to have to leave AllState then come back."
Before I moved to a place where I couldn't get them I used Farm Bureau. they were good to me. now I am with State Farm. I made the mistake of using ESurance. NEVER AGAIN!
@lavikinga: I have heard what a great company that is from so many folks. I don't qualify, or I would be there in a flash. I was an AMICA customer - still am - for 35 years. They have served me well, but they have changed a lot over time.
I've been a USAA member for close to 40 years and would definitely recommend it to anyone who qualifies.
@mellielou: Me too, regarding Allstate. When I finally said "enough's enough" is when, after my local agent had moved their office THREE times, I decided to check out another Allstate agent. I walked into the office and saw empty desks, no ppl. Someone wandered through and casually told me that they're having a staff meeting but it should be over in about 10 minutes. I couldn't believe my ears. Their staff meetings were more important than their clients (and, yes, this was within regular posted hours). I told her forget it, that she had just told me all I needed to know, and left. Ended up w/ AAA.
State Farm. Been with them for years and they're great.
Geico? I had insurance with them once. For a week. They cancelled on me based on my wife's record, which I disclosed to them when they quoted the policy. That's when I went to SF and haven't looked back.
Combining auto and homeowners insurance policies gives me a break on both that makes it hard for others to compete.
Used GEICO for 38 years but finally got tired of rationalizing that their great service made their higher price worthwhile. Compared rates, changed to Progressive, and got even better customer service. Have been a happy Progressive customer for several years now.
I have progressive. My family had been with AllState for 25 years. AllState said all they needed was my current address info to get my a policy. I got suspicious when it was funny they left out the price. Turns out they wanted to charge me $1100 per 6 months.
Got the exact same coverage from Progressive for $485. The AllState agent didn't even try when I finally got the quote, he actually apologized and said he would call me in a year when the a ticket is wiped from my record. (I'm under 25 and have a speeding ticket and a fender bender).
I have USAA and am not happy with them. I have also had a bad experience with Progressive as a claimant so I won't be going with them.
@lavikinga: We'd love to go with them, but we're not special enough.
I have Erie Insurance and love them - as a car salesman, I always recommended them to people purchasing new vehicles that were worried about the cost of insurance on the new car - often Erie Insurance's price quote for the new car was better than what people were paying on their old car
We've got AAA. Great company, unless you're in an accident with another driver (who is at fault, admits it to the CHP and everyone in hearing distance) who also has AAA.
Our policy replaced our car with enough money to upgrade to a later model (05 to 08), his policy, which was responsible for the injury portion, said "oh, you're not hurt bad" and squabbled over medical. Told me (in writing) I'd have been better off if I'd let him hit me instead of taking evasive action.
p.s. - with Erie though, you have to have a spotless record to get their insanely low rates. They also have outstanding homeowner's policies - when we closed on our house, the title clerk said that he had rarely seen a rate that low on a new home policy.
I love USAA! Best ever.