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I posted here in this space for the first time one year ago today.
What started as a time-waste turned into an obsession, and then matured into a complicated relationship. I just wanted to tell stories and work out what my opinions were about parenting, and fatherhood, and being a dad in a predominantly moms' world.
I also wanted to leave little traces of myself around so that I wouldn't forget, so that Erin would see her dad the way he thought himself.
This was never really a "keep the family up to date" kind of blog, although it works as such, indirectly, at times. It was just this place I could write, I could imprint on culture a little, I could figure out how to get better at manipulating words in order to transform minds.
Before this identity, this Backpacking Dad thing, developed I was always very secretive about my thoughts. This hampered me a lot in academics, because I would turn in papers that had only ever been seen by one person, containing ideas only ever discussed with one person, and I had no desire to participate in the vast feedback loop of academic development. So another thing I planned to get out of this space was to get over my reluctance to share my deliberate thoughts with people and to let them tell me what, if anything, they were worth outside of my own head.
That was a long paragraph about, oh my god, how shy I am, really, no really, I swear I am really. But this activity has really been life-altering, and I came to it not thinking very much of the endeavor.
But I read. And I was read. And I met people. And I argued with people. And I agreed with people. And I made friends. And I made enemies. And I embarrassed myself. And I embarrassed other people. And I became entangled in other lives, just as strangers were getting entangled in mine.
I told Emily once that I don't like people in my house. That's still true, to a certain extent. But I think I have all of you to thank for being willing to consider having houseguests.
This year will see a lot more changes. I no longer write about my experience as an at-home dad, because I'm not really one anymore. I will very shortly no longer be able to write about being the parent of a single child. I don't know whether what seems to be my trademark sappiness will endure, or if being the exhausted father of two will make me want to dive into a six-pack and just watch the game instead of waxing about how much I love my kids. I suppose I'll just keep writing whatever I feel like writing. Mostly I just like to tell the stories that are laying around. I'm not good at fiction.
I am a dad. I have a backpack. My daughter rides around in the backpack (occasionally....). My son will ride around in the backpack. And you will get to read all about it during the second year.
Thanks for reading. You have made an unforseeable difference.
Monday, March 9, 2009
This Year Will Be Better
I posted here in this space for the first time one year ago today.
41 comments:
- Average Jane said...
Congratulations on your first year of blogging!
- March 9, 2009 at 5:41 AM
- Ali said...
what? you are shy? what?
- March 9, 2009 at 7:13 AM
- for a different kind of girl said...
DANG IT!! I was hoping to go full circle and get the first comment here!
I'm going back to read now, shy boy.
- March 9, 2009 at 7:27 AM
- for a different kind of girl said...
You're one of the good guys. I get freaked out when people are in my house, but it's pretty amazing when they show up. As long as they don't tear the place up, that is. And they don't mind if I'm flitting around cleaning up while they're here. Basically, I'm a nervous wreck, thus, I write about caulk (again!)(I KNOW!)
Thanks for sharing your words with us.
- March 9, 2009 at 7:32 AM
- Petra a.k.a The Wise (*Young*) Mommy said...
Well, congrats on one full year! Glad you made it through and keep on writing so we can keep on reading!
- March 9, 2009 at 8:21 AM
I guess I never thought you had a "beginning," Shawn. I just thought you were always here.
- March 9, 2009 at 8:21 AM
- The Stiletto Mom said...
I can't believe it's only been a year...you seem like you've been writing much longer. Looking forward to what the next year brings with all the changes!
- March 9, 2009 at 8:29 AM
- Nenette AM said...
Congrats! Keep writing and I'll keep reading... Here's to Year 2. :)
- March 9, 2009 at 8:30 AM
- Schmutzie said...
Happy anniversary!
- March 9, 2009 at 8:30 AM
- Peggy said...
Happy Bloggiversary! Keep on Keepin on! We'll be here!
- March 9, 2009 at 8:31 AM
- ms. changes pants while driving said...
i've been reading you since the post about erin getting her finger stuck in the sliding glass door. hopefully, that was this blog and not some other blog.
i don't comment often (much less been the 9th commenter!), but happy bloggiversary :D
gah! stupid WORD verification! this is my third freaking try! now i'm the TENTH comment.
are you KIDDING me??? it got me again! i swear, i showed up here and i would have been the 7th commenter. what the EFF is a buctud?
- March 9, 2009 at 8:32 AM
- Rita Arens said...
I am also shocked it's only been a year. I think I took my entire first year of blogging just to clear my throat.
- March 9, 2009 at 8:35 AM
- Redneck Mommy said...
Congratulations dude and happy anniversary for the blog.
Your template still makes my eyes bleed. Someone should do something about that...
- March 9, 2009 at 8:41 AM
- Headless Mom said...
Congratulations on getting through your first year. Looking forward to your new adventures of backpacking one and chasing the other. That makes it sooo much more interesting. Take it from one who knows...
- March 9, 2009 at 8:42 AM
- anymommy said...
Happy Year of Blogging. We started around the same time. Funny, I thought you were an old pro.
I'll be around for the next year - I want to see if you can get them both into a backpack.
- March 9, 2009 at 9:30 AM
- Kristy - Where's My Damn Answer said...
Congratulations on a year. We've just passed our year anniv too but not sure we can publicly celebrate that. I didn't realize it but our first post was on Feb 29th so technically we aren't a year old for seven years ... right?
- March 9, 2009 at 10:44 AM
- Xbox4NappyRash said...
Well done.
One of the more worthy reads that I've found this past year.
Here's to a 2nd year, just as good.
- March 9, 2009 at 12:11 PM
Congrats on your bloggiversary Shawn! I can't believe you've only been at this a year!
You? A shy introvert? I've seen you on Twitter and I have a hard time believing that.
Best wishes for a great year, new adventures and many more great posts!
- March 9, 2009 at 12:13 PM
- Mandy said...
happy blogoversary!
i'm glad you made the leap into the unknown.
- March 9, 2009 at 12:15 PM
- Elisa said...
Happy 1-year Blog...iversary?
Looking forward to see what the new year will bring :-)
- March 9, 2009 at 1:12 PM
- Don Mills Diva said...
I can't believe you've only been writing for a year: it seems like I've been loving you forever.
- March 9, 2009 at 1:45 PM
- Mama Smurf said...
I can't wait to read about the adventures that await you and your growing family.
- March 9, 2009 at 2:21 PM
- Stephanie N. said...
So, why did that make me get all weepy and choked-up?
- March 9, 2009 at 4:16 PM
- Emily said...
Congrats on the 1 year anniversary! I've only discovered your blog in the last few weeks so I look forward to your next year of writing and adventures!
- March 9, 2009 at 4:58 PM
- Loralee Choate said...
Has it really been a year, coz? Man. I also didn't realize how soon BlogHer was after the start of your blog. Makes you even more of an awesome rockstar of bravery, IMO.
Happy bloggiversary!!
- March 9, 2009 at 7:16 PM
- Danielle said...
Happy blogiversary!
Seems like I've been reading you much longer than a year!
- March 9, 2009 at 7:18 PM
- Bianka said...
Happy Blog Birthday!
I want to be your friend. But let's not visit each other because I don't like people in my house either.
- March 10, 2009 at 3:51 AM
- Carmen said...
Congratulations to you! I've SO enjoyed reading your journey.
- March 10, 2009 at 7:23 AM
Congratulations and Happy Everything!
- March 10, 2009 at 8:02 AM
- Chicky Chicky Baby said...
It's been a year already? How the hell did that happen?
Here's to the last year and the best for many more to come.
- March 10, 2009 at 8:28 AM
- Mom101 said...
Aw, happy anniversary BD. The blog world is a better place for having you in it.
- March 10, 2009 at 9:01 AM
- BabyShrink said...
Happy Birthday, BPD! Glad to be making this trek along with you, in a way. Love your work, and very excited to hear more about the little guy coming along. Aloha!
- March 10, 2009 at 11:42 AM
- Whit said...
It's been a good year and I'm looking forward to the next one, too.
- March 10, 2009 at 11:35 PM
- Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com said...
Happy one-year! =)
I'm sure that the stories will just keep getting better.
- March 11, 2009 at 4:22 PM
- Assertagirl said...
Happy anniversary! I'm so very glad to have found your site and to have met you in the last year.
- March 11, 2009 at 6:26 PM
- Me, You, or Ellie said...
The second child will probably cure you of that urge to consider houseguests. Unless they bring clean laundry or lots of booze.
- March 12, 2009 at 9:51 AM
- Samurai Beetle said...
And thanks for writing - but not buying the shy act.
- March 12, 2009 at 8:59 PM
- JCK said...
Huge congrats on your year of blogging...and a son!
Shy people are basically blogomaniacs.
- March 12, 2009 at 11:02 PM
I adore you. Happy blogiversary!
Looking forward to round two.
- March 13, 2009 at 1:22 AM
- mumma boo said...
As usual, I'm late to the party, but Happy Anniversary! You were the very first commenter on my new site last year, and I'll always appreciate your kind (and funny!) words that kept me going as I floundered to put my spin on the blogosphere. I don't always have time to comment here, but I am still reading and enjoying your posts! Congratulations on the year and best wishes for year #2!
- March 14, 2009 at 5:56 AM
One year already? Wow! I missed my 1 year somehow. Thanks for letting us into your life, and I can't wait to 'meet' your son this year!
- March 15, 2009 at 9:38 PM


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Monday, January 19, 2009
Natak baazi band karo...!
What childish games these moviewallahs indulge in – really!! Grow up, you guys. We know what big hearts you have and how magnanimous you are…. no need for such nataks. That goes for all those 'dedications' as well. Since the Awards' season is upon us , may we please be spared the tedium of listening to those badey dilwaley log, praising this one and that one , right and left, while preening away self -consciously. And may we also be spared those cheap pot shots that have degenerated into slanging matches that cause much embarrassment and are totally unwarranted. Good on you, Ashutosh Gowarikar for trying to restore a modicum of decorum into the proceedings. It is one thing to be genuinely witty and make a few good- humoured digs at award winners.Quite another to mock and demean awardees. Class ka sawaal hai. Not everybody can be a Billy Crystal or a Whoopie Goldberg.
I have to hand it to her – she has done it! Pulled it off, after three years of back breaking work, and admirable commitment. I visited the Kolkilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Andheri with the driving force behind the project – Tina Ambani. The first thing that struck me about the place was how un hospital-like it was. I am one of those who get intimidated and uneasy in hospitals. But walking through the large, sunny, cheerful lobby of this hospital, I felt like I was strolling through a toned down version of Burj Al Arab in Dubai.But it was when I saw the state of the art O.T.s, the superbly designed pediatrics wing, and several equally impressive facilities stacked on different floors, that I realized what an amount of monumental planning has gone into getting this ambitious project off the ground . The soft launch has happened, in fact, the docs were jubilant as they'd successfully carried out their first bypass surgery the previous day, and there were several walk- ins that very morning. Since the focus will remain on cardiac procedures ( remember, this was Dr. Mandke's dream when he passed away), Tina and her able team have concentrated on attracting the best surgeons from across the world. They are being lured from places like Cleveland and the hospital has several reputed surgeons on board already.I met Dr. Narain ( very hands on, very dynamic) and Dr. Nambiar (the bypass doc), and was impressed by their obvious dedication.Tina told me she had inherited a mere shell when she got involved. The place was stripped and remodeled from scratch. To make it a truly world class facility, she says with justifiable pride, was her big challenge. I'd say she has done so with aplomb! Tina is at the hospital every single day, working long, tiring hours just to ensure nothing is left to chance when the official opening takes place (soon!). I was delighted to discover this side to Tina – she knows every square inch of the hospital intimately, is aware and knowledgeable about all the plans and innovations in the pipeline, can discuss intricate surgical procedures and breakthroughs and has become half a doc herself! Oh…. and this is just so Tina. Not wanting the hospital to be a grim and depressing place, she has imaginatively provided other add- ons – like a fancy beauty parlour, a fine dining restaurant, an informal café, a gifts boutique,a business centre, and heavenly rooms for relatives to check into. There are two presidential suites as well , strictly for VVIP patients. Gulp!! You almost want to fall sick to check this place out. Glad the balance is being maintained.That's how it should be in a family – one bahu has a great school to run and is doing a terrific job of it, now the younger one has a plush hospital!! Dhirubhai would have been so proud.
37 comments:
- Ashish said...
The whole post is absolutely correct and I totally agree with you this time but this line "Aamir Khan does not need a second hand award from a non-actor like Akshay" made me little uncomfortable!!!
Hey come on!!!
We all know that Aamir is a perfectionist but please don't insult Akshay...
And yes
cheers Tina Ambani :)
- January 19, 2009 at 5:45 PM
Tu kaun mein khaam khaa...
- January 19, 2009 at 5:47 PM
- Ashutosh Didwania said...
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- January 19, 2009 at 6:16 PM
- ankur kakkar said...
maam... you're at it again... oh how brilliantly you malign them... the so called 'celebrities'!!
but yeah, what i would like to ask is how do you draw the line between modesty and this 'condescending' act??
i mean, maybe a winner ACTUALLY feels that his adversary/colleague was better !!
i am not being naive , but i dont think we can completely ignore that possibility ... seriously..
PS : and i disagree with the view that akshay kumar is a 'non actor' !!
- January 19, 2009 at 7:37 PM
I wonder if most of us Indians suffer from "Juvenilia" the name I coined for the affliction that makes us react in a very juvenile way to things, people and happenings. The knee jerk reactions of politicians to every damn issue, filmstars(barring a few),the news channels, the coaching class advertisements. All examples of Juvenilia!
Akshay,Raj Thackeray,Monica Bedi,the faceless news anchor...These types keep on passing juvenilia to the public which keeps passing it back.The fact is, Juvenilia is an escape from the bigger problems and harsher realities.The average Indian comes home tired, thinks about the geyser thats not working, watches Katrina Kaif on TV and thinks she's a fabulous actress!
The fact is, a kid wants to do an MBA only because its advertised so heavily.
The fact is, Raj Thackery was scared like hell during 26/11 so he did'nt come out of his house.
Akshay Kumar probably still does not have any idea of what a fool he made of himself.
The fact is I still prefer Bollywood to any other form of entertainment,I got a management degree because it was in vogue. I too am a victim of Juvenilia.But I am treating myself..
Am not sure though, whether I'll be completely cured.
- January 19, 2009 at 10:00 PM
- Oxy said...
Ebert says this of our Khiladi Boi, "I would need to see Kumar in something other than this to understand his fame. He comes across here as a cross between Jerry Lewis and Adam Sandler, but less manic than Jerry and not as affable as Sandler."...
And I agree. Akshay naa idhar ka hai na udhar ka.. Oh god, I am tired of his 'bachhe ki jaan lega kya' act in every second movie of his.
Sajid Khan who I actually feel is Farah Khan in trousers or is it the other way round? along with other members of Mr. SRK clan should be tied and must be made fun of till their pants n petticoats drop....
- January 19, 2009 at 10:20 PM
- V said...
Could I have your email id for non-public comment? Or some other means of reaching you?
- January 19, 2009 at 10:21 PM
- Sathyanarayana said...
Akshay acts were really hilarious, In fact it would have been better if he had pulled off during nominations when put against Aamir. The refusal of award at the ceremony is very childish and makes him vulnerable for future awards and ceremonies. That is big time joke of 2009.
- January 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM
- Nazish Rahman said...
Well ya this was not required what Akshay did as he has been saying that for the past 20 yrs he is working and has never got an award...he just needs to see did he really deserve an award of the kinds of films he did in the past leaving his last 3 years. To be devils advocate here mistakes can be done by anyone and maybe Akkie never meant to insult Aamir rather he wanted to slap the awards committee.
Hospitals should be like that!!!
It was a nice post mam!!!!
- January 20, 2009 at 1:05 AM
What about the rates of the operations? I do not want to demean what Tina Ambani is doing. But with all that fancy equipments and great doctors, the million dollar question is will it be affordable to the middle class people??????????? We do not need more fancy hopsitals in Mumbai. The rich in Mumbai can get their treatment wherever in the world they want. Decent medical treatment in India is expensive and out of reach for the middle class people. Also is there any special facility for out-of-town patients and their families?
- January 20, 2009 at 2:39 AM
- Another Kiran In NYC said...
Arrey, why is Ashutosh going on and on about being demeaned when the entire "Awards" scenario demeans cinema as an art and business. Ashutosh, get your priorities right too. What are you doing there in the first place, if you are all about the art and business of cinema? Get a grip yaar.
The winners are the same old, same old *yawn*. The awards are just entertainment evenings that people pay good money to see. No one is actually being honored for anything. Backs are scratched mutually and awards are given to the usual suspects. Its all about networking and making a buck. So theek hai, atleast let us at least get our belly laughs.
If I can pay 100 bucks to see a bad movie where the actors are essentially demeaning thier own craft, why cant I pay money for an awards ticket and listen to a live MC demean the actors/technical people in the movie. My money is green for both scenarios right?
So you self righteous defenders of the film faith, make better movies first and then you are justified for being cry babies. And Ashutosh, you really arnt ALL THAT... not yet!
Read this.
All will be revealed if this report is genuine.
- January 20, 2009 at 6:36 AM
- Another Kiran In NYC said...
Oh and I hope Tina Ambani is looking at the rate structure for the hospital. Lower and mid and upper Middle class folk need medical care just as much.
Still, good for her, for making the effort.
Is this a for profit enterprise? Or strictly a non profit one? Big difference there.
- January 20, 2009 at 6:40 AM
- Double Seven said...
But you can't compare Nobel with Star Screen! While the former is heavily based on meritocracy, the latter is just completely managed. Akshay from what I have been observing is heavily righteous and honest. He seems humble and modest to me. So to say what he did on stage to promote his modest image by that 'selfless' act that day is bit of an overstatement . Akshay might have liked the action part in ghajini and aamir's severely chisled and beautifully carved physique.
the organisers of start screen didn't even nominate aamir in best actor category?? that according to me was demeaning to the art, to the artiste. Probably the organisers thought aamir's not gonna come to their award function so they decided to give the award to the next-best man instead.. Which according to me is playing to the dirty politics of film fraternity's 'celebrity camp' business (shahrukh's camp- includes farah khan, karan johar, etc; amitabh's camp- including aamir khan and ram gopal verma )...
Heath ledger is dead , still he managed to win a golden globe for his performance in dark knight. The jury could have decided that against it as the actor was dead but they I think must have thought it would be an insult to the awards had heath not gotten it... Meritocracy must triumph.. And that night Akshay believed in doing just that... Because even I think that Akshay's singh is kinng performance was tard dismal in front of the thoughtful actor aamir's ghajini..
- January 20, 2009 at 8:41 AM
I second that Shobaa - u r abs right! A non actor giving away his 'award' to an actor who does not respect an award - unless it is for his own convenience! The very fact that Aamir does not accept awards that are given in India - is very churlish and immature! He was initially intimidated by the fan following of the likes of Big B and then lately now SRK - and now he is trying to pass on his illogical views to his nephew Imran! Anyway what's the big deal about Aamir - I thought he did overact in Ghajini - you would know what I am saying if you saw - the Tamil original.
- January 20, 2009 at 8:47 AM
Why wudnt Tina open a new hospital...all she has to do is invest her family money...and why so much hulla abt the state of art decor and facilities..does the hospital cater to the needy or the poor who cannot afford basic medicines??? does it provide free or low priced health check ups for the underprivileged?
- January 20, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Why dont you talk about such inconsistent jury!
When we know that Aamir was by far the best actor by the movie standards?
All one want is a piece of spotlight! So how so ever pathetic all these awards are, there are people in numbers (unoffending friends..why friendship bias in a profession?) to take a piece of that light..
Amidst all these unconsequential awards(includes the national awards for entertainment and arts..which takes much respect but no credibility...Saif and Maa did an Omkara mess, not long ago..), you want them to grow up!
With that kind of "obscene" money, it would be only a shame if the hospital isnt world class :)
- January 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM
what's the big deal about just another 5 star hospital. for the moneyed by the moneyed.
i don't think she would have the guts to open a hospital for the really needy and give services for free. to people who need it but can't afford it.
in a country with apparently less than 1 bed per 1000 people in the hospitals, who needs beauty parlours in hospitals?!!
all i can see is just another hypocritical page three article while the people who really need it don't even know about it.
- January 20, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Why are u so angry at Akshay's gesture? What is so demeaning about it? Afterall the award functions themselves demean by marketing their awards and making digs at all and sundry. As for Tina's hospital, it may be to answer back to Nita. Wish they opened a real hospital for the Dharavi residents instead of the rich who want beauty parlours even in hospitals.
- January 20, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Now a state of art funeral place with beauty parlours and five star reataurants. Who will build it? Even dying will be beautiful for the beautiful people.
- January 20, 2009 at 12:28 PM
- Renu said...
earlier i was ur big fan and read all ur books, columns, but now u seem to be sitting in ur ivory tower and passing the bouquets and brickbats without knowing the reality.
you are always demeaning some, its not necessary to degrade somone to uplift one.whatever Akshay may be, but he is a popular hero and celebrity, doesnt deserve this language, u r insulting the public, as he is the choice of common man, like u alwys demeaned Govinda.
making a fancy hospital is not a charity, it is bussiness, so where is the question of praising anyone, its not going to benefit a common man.
- January 20, 2009 at 1:16 PM
- oo7 said...
Oxy da said it all ..
- January 20, 2009 at 3:10 PM
- SRK has been taking cheap potshots at everyone and anyon at the award functions since many years now - where were you shobhaa????? or r u scared of him calling you "saari"s and all that stuff? this sajid, farah, SRK - these 3 khans are B*****Ds who earn the money from FILM INDUSTRY and in return...SPIT on it....SHAME.
- January 20, 2009 at 6:09 PM
REF. - your review of GHAJINI
SD can't accept the fact that GHAJINI has earned 250 cr worldwide and except few morons like herself - everyone has liked the film....Ha,,,,Ha,,,,,Ha......FRUSTRATION! THY NAME IS SHOBHAA "DAY", or "NIGHT" or WHATEVER........HA HA HA.....ROFL, ROFL, ROFL
- January 20, 2009 at 6:19 PM
- hari said...
this article absolutely correct, but this line "Aamir Khan does not need a second hand award from a non-actor like Akshay" this was not good for everyone.
We all know that Aamir is a good actor but please don't insult others...
- January 20, 2009 at 7:08 PM
So Tina Ambani has done a noble deed and she's sealed your backing!- Excellent stuff; so I take it this world class hospital with all the mod cons is available to the millions of poor people that are dying of some disease or another on YOUR street for free?? -What a noble cause....well done Mrs Ambani and an even bigger congrats to you my dear for endorsing her good deed to the poor of India!
- January 21, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Lolz no comment on Akshay
But Yeah, the act of passing of your award to Aamir Khaan is one hell of a naatak.
Respect the judgement of the jury please. Aamir needs no such nautanki :)
- January 21, 2009 at 9:59 PM
- Uma said...
Your blog should be renamed
"On the Art of Kissing Rich and Famous Ass"
- January 22, 2009 at 9:54 AM
The very thought of building a hospital is noble. So why is a good deed not bringing about a change for the better. I still fail to understand how it's going to impact the lives of the 'needy'. A beauty parlour...talk of positivity & progressive minds!!! Service is justifiable only when there is access to the same. We are going nowhere with this...let me tell you...you do not need to think hard & wide to come up with something noble...just look around you...its the simple solutions that are needed to help simple lives..Extravaganza is just not a solution in times of need!!!
Nandini Rao.
- January 23, 2009 at 10:18 AM
The on-stage drama does not surprise me....ur on stage and there is bound to be an act..a classic example of how we behave...Now, who says education & success brings with it a certain degree of civility & decorum. If ur in news, ur in news...that's an achievement by itself. The economic boom over the last couple of years has managed to provide every tom, dick & harry the oppurtunity to board flights,stay at luxurious resorts, get a feel of the spa life, manage to afford more cars than are needed, order service of any kind at ur convenience...basically allowing us to buy leisure. So, also it brings with it a certain air of 'why me?' attitude...which means that you do not want to wait in a cue, cannot stand the other person entering before you do, demand a quick appointment with the almighty..talk to air-hostesses about everything & anything under the sun,given the DAMN OPPURTUNITY!! And lots of other stuff...SO Y IS AN ONSTAGE DRAMA SO SURPRISING...ITS THE TYPICAL INDIAN MENTALITY...A DIRTY ONE AT THAT...AND THAT'S INDIAN CULTURE FOR U...
Now, don't hope for a change because I myself wudn't want to change...afterall 'WHY ME?'
P.S.: for those of you who fail to realise or understand this...just board a domestic flight...u will get to see all kinds of cartoons.
Nandini Rao.
- January 23, 2009 at 10:52 AM
- sour said...
I love your blog for writing the truth.ah i posted on karan johar's blog and criticized about his stupid dimwit "dostana" and he rejected my post.talk about double standards.
i hope you will also accept your critcism.anyway,nice post "natak bazzi band karo".tinsel town is filled with hypocrisy.
- January 24, 2009 at 5:06 PM
akshay deserved the best actor award..for singh is king....roshan did not deserve the award....jodha akbar was a flop movie....is awards r to be given for flop movies..then akshay should get it every year!!!
akshay just threw the award back at the organizers
- January 27, 2009 at 4:05 PM
- Sidhusaaheb said...
He accepted the 'Padma' award with more humility...read this piece perhaps... :D
- January 27, 2009 at 9:01 PM
- Rhett said...
Roger Ebert saw Akshay and thought low of him, an actor that he knew is a money-making machine in India -- I think that'd tell him a lot about our profoundly trashy society.
- January 27, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Two word for u Shobha.....
u r on-one to comment like this on someone's performance....if u want publicity by making this comment then do something NICE......u know what I mean............
- January 30, 2009 at 11:20 AM
I have one suggestion for you Shobha....
TRY to get a role of Maaji in any movie (lucky if u get one) and then see how you go.....
I think Filmfare have to create new Category called "Worst Performance ever in Bollywood History" and guess what you'll definitely win that award.....to Whom will you hand over that award Mrs De?????
- February 9, 2009 at 1:19 PM
- maha said...
each of our ideas will differ....
Work from home India
- November 9, 2009 at 4:41 PM
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Saturday, June 14, 2008
In-Progress At Michigan: Craftsman Trucks On SPEED
Racing will return to MIS on Saturday afternoon as the Craftsman Truck Series takes to the big superspeedway.
Krista Voda will kick things off with The Set-Up pre-race show at 2:30PM for thirty minutes. Both pit reporters, Ray Dunlap and Adam Alexander, will join her.
It will be Michael Waltrip returning to the announce booth at MIS to provide analysis of the event alongside Phil Parsons. Veteran play-by-play announcer Rick Allen will call the action.
The Truck races on SPEED usually generate very few comments because the production has been solid now for several seasons. This is a SPEED crew and the results of their dedication can be seen easily by viewers. This series has a feel all to itself, and the racing coverage is simple and effective.
Michael Waltrip is returning to a team of announcers who have worked without him recently, and did an outstanding job. Waltrip's presence changes the on-air dynamic of the race because of his enthusiasm and personality. While some viewers prefer the laid-back style of Phil Parsons, others feel just as strongly that Waltrip's excitement adds a nice touch to the team.
This post will serve to host your comments about the Craftsman Truck coverage on SPEED. To add your TV-related opinion, just click on the COMMENTS button below and follow the easy instructions. The rules for posting are located on the right side of the main page. Thanks again for taking the time to stop by.
34 comments:
- SophiaZ123 said...
I loved the video intro with the truck drivers, lol. That was funny..and we need to get these guys more exposure.
- June 14, 2008 at 3:03 PM
- Daly Planet Editor said...
It is amazing the very different feel of this series from all the hype of the Cup boys.
- June 14, 2008 at 3:10 PM
- Anonymous said...
It would be nice if Mikey could be a little less biased towards the toyota drivers ...
Lap 1 problems and he tries to throw the blame on Jack Sprague when it was clearly all Mike Skinner ...
Who was the gal that did the VO on the Scott Speed profile??
- June 14, 2008 at 3:26 PM
- bevo said...
I didn't recognize the voice on the Scott Speed piece either.
Seems strange not to have the race on Friday though.
- June 14, 2008 at 3:28 PM
- Anonymous said...
More & more, it sounds like Phil is under the influence of Mikey ... Blame anybody but toyota ... even when the in-truck video shows that it's a toyota that is at fault ...
- June 14, 2008 at 3:31 PM
- Daly Planet Editor said...
Interesting to have a guy like Speed in this deal.
It sure makes a difference to have Waltrip back.
- June 14, 2008 at 3:34 PM
- Anonymous said...
Mikey back in the booth is not always a good thing ...
I used to like him in the booth ... but that was before he turned into an apologist for all things toyota ...
And they didn't say WHY caution # 1 was thrown ...
- June 14, 2008 at 3:36 PM
- bevo said...
I know it's early but I've got to say I prefer just Rick and Phil in the booth.
- June 14, 2008 at 3:40 PM
- Daly Planet Editor said...
Do you guys feel the crew is just a tick off today? Trouble with words, a little confused on some issues like the first caution.
- June 14, 2008 at 3:58 PM
- Anonymous said...
There's something going on in the booth ... But, I don't know what ...
Though, it does seem like they're trying really hard to NOT reveal who won the ARCA race this morning ...
Maybe Mikey's poking & grabbing Rick & Phil like he does to Chad & Biff on TWIN ??
- June 14, 2008 at 4:02 PM
- bevo said...
Yep, something is off.
- June 14, 2008 at 4:11 PM
- Newracefan said...
Perhaps they are just thrown off after working without Mikey for 2 races. I am one of those who likes him in the booth. I know there are some who say it's all Toyota all the time but I remember thinking last year he was all Chevy all the time, I think it's more about who is racing (I mean racing not driving).
- June 14, 2008 at 4:24 PM
- red said...
agreed: it feels off for me as well. it's as if i'm seeing a different race than the one being called somehow.
- June 14, 2008 at 4:24 PM
- Anonymous said...
Last year, there was a lot of overt toyota coverage ... It wasn't until the points tightened up & the lead kept flip flopping that there was any Chevy coverage ...
I think part of the problem today is a 2 mile track, not a full field and hardly any cautions ...
- June 14, 2008 at 4:34 PM
- bevo said...
I don't really have a problem with Waltrip and the Toyota thing, it just seems like the balance is off somehow.
They consistently do the best coverage of racing on tv so I'll just mark it down to having an off day.
- June 14, 2008 at 4:36 PM
- bevo said...
Boy, good use of the in-truck camera there with Hornaday.
- June 14, 2008 at 4:37 PM
- Daly Planet Editor said...
that kid should have come to the pits and we would have finished green.
- June 14, 2008 at 4:41 PM
- bevo said...
Odd comment by Adam Alexander about Rousch riding in on his high horse. Wonder if he knows what that phrase means.
- June 14, 2008 at 4:48 PM
- Daly Planet Editor said...
well, that was a cluster.
- June 14, 2008 at 4:48 PM
- bevo said...
Dead heat! :)
- June 14, 2008 at 4:49 PM
- Newracefan said...
What a finish
- June 14, 2008 at 4:49 PM
- bevo said...
Hornaday's lucky he didn't get smashed into after Shrub took him out
- June 14, 2008 at 4:51 PM
- Anonymous said...
What happened to all of the warnings that NASCAR had issued to Kyle about NOT driving on the apron during the race??
The conspiracy theorists will say that Darnell won because of Roush doing the flyover ... as well as all of the Roush / Michigan hype ...
- June 14, 2008 at 4:56 PM
- Anonymous said...
I missed what Hornaday threw in at the end of the interview as AA was trying to wrap it up ...
What'd he say??
- June 14, 2008 at 5:04 PM
- Newracefan said...
the Camping World truck was great today
- June 14, 2008 at 5:07 PM
- red said...
great finish all the way from first to fifth. scott speed continues to be a refreshing interview. hornaday and the harvicks "discussing" the move by the #51 was a classic nascar moment. sounds like young mr busch is seriously antagonizing the rest of the field in whatever series he runs. hornaday finally says what a lot of us are thinking: is joe gibbs ok with this behavior?
let's see if hornaday is penalized in any way for going to the hauler to "talk" with busch. or if busch is called in for a talk at the trailer for his on-track actions. my vote? leave them both alone -- it's racing. let hornaday settle it on the track (as he appears intent on doing!)
- June 14, 2008 at 5:09 PM
- Anonymous said...
Thanks nrf !
Well, it was great til the miccosukee truck got into him ...
- June 14, 2008 at 5:09 PM
- SophiaZ123 said...
I so agree with Hornaday's comments but worry he will be hauled into the hauler with his comment that if Gibbs doesn't talk to Shrub about his behavior he may have to teach him a lesson himself and hope he doesn't hurt in while doing it. Yikes.
But yougotta admit, KYLE B is honking off a lot of drivers with his arrogance. where's an old school driver when you need one. It makes me SICK to have to watch him in all three series. So aggressive to win he cares not a bit about who he wrecks...the guys in the truck series are hungry and don't make the major bucks Cup drivers do...somebody needs to put the breaks on KyB.
- June 14, 2008 at 5:15 PM
- Anonymous said...
Sophia - If you look at the winnings of the Truck series vs the Cup series, you'll be shocked ... About the ONLY Truck series driver that wins $1 Mil is the series champion ... compared to everyone in the Cup series that runs / attempts the whole season gets well over that much ...
There's people who don't understand WHY the Vegas Bullring banned Kyle a few yrs ago ... It's his overaggressive driving ...
I think NASCAR will leave Hornaday alone ... and many drivers will thank him for saying what they've held their tongues on ... Hornaday is a 3-time Truck series champ & the winningest Truck series driver and that gives him all kinds of rights to tell it like it is ...
- June 14, 2008 at 5:22 PM
- Newracefan said...
For all those switching to NW qualifying use the SD channel all ESPN HD is out
- June 14, 2008 at 5:31 PM
- Photojosh said...
Balance might have been "off" a bit. But no more so than some cup races I have seen and a lot of nationwide races in the past. But then again, I like mikey in the booth. I know he's a shill and think it's funny. To me, his personality and driver insights more than make up for it.
I'm not normally a Hornaday fan, because I dislike Harvick and his awful attitude. But in this case I' all for it. It's one thing to "play" the bad guy because the fans are pissed at you. It's another thing to drive like an a$$hat and then blame everyone but yourself like an arrogant snob.
To relate my dislike of Kyle Busch to a "Nascar Media" subject, what is up with those sunglasses? I realize that these guys have sunglasses sponsors just like everything else. And I realize that some of them have crappy taste in fashion. But would it be too much work to take off your damn glasses when you are being interviewed? ESPECIALLY when you are standing in the garage?
- June 14, 2008 at 6:49 PM
- red said...
ahhh, photojosh! my favorite piss 'n moan: drivers not removing their sunglasses while being interviewed. everyone please note: i did NOT bring it up this time -- altho' i noted it with great distaste!
nascar or espn or speed or fox or their mothers (!) need to drop the hammer on this one and soon. it may seem like a trivial matter but it is disrespectful to us as fans and should not be permitted to continue. as far as i can tell, it started with richard petty and as much as i respect everything he's done for our sport, this is one really obnoxious trend he started.
- June 14, 2008 at 9:36 PM
- Anonymous said...
JD - I just watched the race this morning on my DVR. I'm so glad I didn't find out who won. what a great finish. so close to call. having read everyone's posts.
I thought it was cool that jack roush did the fly over and that was awesome that a camera was inside his plane. I thought the crew was off a little bit as well, but who cares with a finish like that. the finish for 3rd was great too and SPEED did a great job of showing replays and even capturing the hornaday / busch fight.
not sure what a producer of a race does, but I did hear krista voda mention something about their producer was home expecting a child. would that have something to do with the guys being off a little
midwest race fan
- June 15, 2008 at 12:54 PM
- Anonymous said...
For the record, SPEED does not produce this show, it is produced by NASCAR Media Group.
- June 16, 2008 at 11:50 PM


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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Cookbook Week: Roasted Vegetable Frittata
The Menu: A bevvy of breakfast goodies from 1,000 Vegan Recipes! Liz busted out a delicious frittata with potatoes, mushrooms, red bell pepper, and onions, and accompanied the hearty main with hash browns and Match Meats Breakfast Sausage. Savory and filling, breakfast for lunch might just be one of our all-time favorites.
The Goods: The comments from yesterday told us that overwhelmingly Vegan Planet is your go-to cookbook from Robin Robertson. Thanks to our trusty random number generator that picked the winning comment, we'd like to wish congratulations to Olivia! Olivia, send us an email with your full name and mailing address, and we'll send your copy of 1,000 Vegan Recipes right out. For today's copy, let's talk holidays. Tell us in the comments: What's your favorite holiday dish?
61 comments:
- meters vs. miles said...
Celebration Roast or Tofu Roast, drowning in chick pea gravy!!
- December 15, 2009 at 3:55 PM
- Carla said...
Roasted Mixed Root Vegetables - sometimes plain with just salt and pepper, sometimes jazzed up with a little mustard or maple syrup or spices. Letovers make a fantastic base for a soup too!!
- December 15, 2009 at 4:01 PM
- staci said...
cranberry nut bread
- December 15, 2009 at 4:01 PM
- Carynne said...
christmas cookies!!!
- December 15, 2009 at 4:12 PM
- Vegyogini said...
Probably homemade cranberry sauce. Yum!
- December 15, 2009 at 4:18 PM
- Eve said...
I adore cranberry relish! Especially with plenty of orange! :)
- December 15, 2009 at 4:22 PM
- Wintu's World said...
I love creamy mac n' nooch casserole, sitting next to homemade sweet potato casserole on my plate. Mmmmmmmm... now I'm hungry!
- December 15, 2009 at 4:45 PM
- Haley said...
Celebration roast hands down!!!!
Mashed potatoes!!!
- December 15, 2009 at 4:55 PM
- Julie said...
- December 15, 2009 at 4:56 PM
- Amber said...
My all time favorite is mashed potatoes with coconut milk, garlic and shiitake mushrooms. They're so good, you don't need gravy!
- December 15, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Mashed potatoes smushed together with carrots and cranberry sauce on my plate- yum!
- December 15, 2009 at 5:03 PM
- Stephanie said...
I'd have to say I love making an entire Tofurky roast with friends although when I'm home with omnivore family members, no one will share with me :( So, I whip up a sweet poatato~turnip~carrot mash with maple syrup, a cranberry citrus relish and brussel sprouts with a balsamic reduction. Plus of course, vegan gingersnaps and my new found creation, chocolate cinnamon shortbread, all veganized versions of my grandmother's cookie recipes. My first vegan cookbook ever was Vegan Planet; I've gifted many a copy over the years and still default to it for the best ever shepherd's pie. Love her work!
- December 15, 2009 at 5:05 PM
- sara said...
homemade toffee! every year i make a big batch of toffee for the holidays. it's great.
- December 15, 2009 at 5:06 PM
sweet potato casserole! =) green bean casserole! annnnd mashed potatoes but I have been really loving some tofurkey =)
- December 15, 2009 at 5:11 PM
Every year we visit the in-laws for the holidays and my mother in law always makes the best veggie chow mein ever. May not be traditional holiday food for most, but for me there's nothing better.
- December 15, 2009 at 5:13 PM
- Susan said...
Apple crisp, butternut squash soup, homemade bread, sweet potato anything, and yummy green beans.
- December 15, 2009 at 5:16 PM
- Ashley said...
Potpie...yummmmooo :)
- December 15, 2009 at 5:17 PM
- ninadelamorte said...
Anything with cranberries and sweet potatoes. Preferably in the same dish!
- December 15, 2009 at 5:32 PM
- phrog said...
Tofurky with some roasted turnips and balsamic glazed carrots on the side! :)
- December 15, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Potato latkes!!!
- December 15, 2009 at 5:35 PM
- nora said...
My mom's German apple pancakes, veganized!
- December 15, 2009 at 5:39 PM
- HeyitsBeth said...
Mashed potatoes with gravy- but only in the shape of a volcano, please!
- December 15, 2009 at 5:43 PM
- Alanna said...
Gotta be stuffing! :)
- December 15, 2009 at 5:48 PM
- Aimee Joe said...
Faux Roast! Green Bean Casserole! MMMMMMMM!!
- December 15, 2009 at 6:03 PM
- Andrea said...
I love potato stuffing the most.
- December 15, 2009 at 6:05 PM
- Chrissy said...
It's not the holidays unless we have a sweet potato casserole with pecan topping!
- December 15, 2009 at 6:14 PM
- organic baby crib said...
My all-time favorite casserole of any kind. And of course, mashed potatoes! They really makes my Christmas complete.
- December 15, 2009 at 6:21 PM
- Aleesha said...
My dad's baked beans. He cooks them slowly on our wood stove with molasses, brown sugar, hot pepper flakes, and lots of onions and green peppers. Sometimes I make vegan sausages and we add those, too - either way, delicious!
- December 15, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Anything and everything with pumpkin or pomegranate!
- December 15, 2009 at 6:48 PM
- Jessica said...
Roasted sweet potatoes! Num!
- December 15, 2009 at 6:49 PM
- Vegan Wheekers said...
Mashed potato and gravy with veggieloaf and broccoli and corn.
- December 15, 2009 at 6:51 PM
Mac and cheez with broccoli! Yummmmz!
- December 15, 2009 at 6:52 PM
Tempeh Helper and Cheezy Sauce (thanks PPK!)
- December 15, 2009 at 6:54 PM
- birdfeed said...
Sweet potato dessert! It's sweet potatoes, brown sugar, coconut, cinnamon and vanilla. Oh yeah, it's amazing.
- December 15, 2009 at 7:06 PM
- jerilee said...
Garlic mashed potatoes with Earth Balance, and an apple pie with Soy Too whipped cream - Yum!!!
- December 15, 2009 at 7:12 PM
- Josiane said...
My favorite holiday dish used to be my mom's chicken pot pie, and this year I wanted to try making something similar with seitan. Well, no later than this morning, mom told me she wanted to cook some vegan stuff with me for the holidays. That means that my new favorite holiday dish will be my mom's brand new seitan pot pie! Yay!
- December 15, 2009 at 7:27 PM
- Trista Hill said...
I know it's not a dish, but I really love the holiday cookies.
- December 15, 2009 at 7:40 PM
- The Ordinary Vegetarian said...
A holiday meal isn't complete without a brussels sprout dish for me!! thanks for the sweet giveaway
- December 15, 2009 at 8:25 PM
- anna said...
Brussel sprouts! Caramelized in the pan with some Earth Balance, and sprinkled with a hearty sprinkling of salt. Finish it off in the broiler till it's crispy. Yum!!
- December 15, 2009 at 8:26 PM
- Kristie said...
apple crisp...although we made a pot pie this year for thanksgiving that was super yummy too!
- December 15, 2009 at 9:56 PM
- Caroline said...
Hello pumpkin bread! :)
- December 15, 2009 at 11:43 PM
My pumpkin cheesecake with whipped cream...mmm...(I don't need to add that they are vegan, do I?)
- December 15, 2009 at 11:58 PM
- Elaine said...
I can't name just one. Cookies, of course - especially sugar cookies in holiday shapes with frosting and sprinkles. Corn pudding. Marinated mushrooms, a traditional appetizer in our family.
- December 16, 2009 at 3:06 AM
Chik'n Pot Pie. *drools*
- December 16, 2009 at 4:40 AM
- radioactivegan said...
Gingerbread cookies! yum.
- December 16, 2009 at 6:20 AM
Mushroom dressing with golden gravy.
- December 16, 2009 at 6:35 AM
- Bariann said...
Tofurky! I could eat the whole thing myself. Oh wait...I'm the only vegan in the house, and I DO eat the whole thing myself. Lucky me!!
- December 16, 2009 at 7:50 AM
- KristieS said...
Sweet potatoes! Now that I don't cover them with butter and marshmallows, I love them even more :)
- December 16, 2009 at 7:53 AM
V'Con's butternut squash-chestnuts-caramelized onions dish - it is SOOOOO goooood!!
- December 16, 2009 at 8:33 AM
It's a dish called "White Trash" or "Puppy Chow". I only make it for christmas....A vegan "Chex" mix and nuts stirred with melted peanut butter and dark chocolate, and then shaken up with powdered sugar! Yum!
- December 16, 2009 at 8:46 AM
- Mel said...
Stuffing - with bread, onion, celery, and all the seasonings. More mushy than dry!
- December 16, 2009 at 9:05 AM
mashed potatoes with olive oil and carmelized garlic
- December 16, 2009 at 10:04 AM
- 5webs said...
I really love sweet potato baked cassorole with rum in it and a cinnamon, orange-infused, streusel topping. I like to serve it with something savory like mushrooms sauteed with spinach, garlic, and onions.
Alicia Webster
- December 16, 2009 at 10:23 AM
- Abigail S. Bean said...
Green bean casserole: Isa/PPK style. So good!
- December 16, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Homemade tofurky with mushroom gravy! Yum!
- December 16, 2009 at 11:57 AM
- J Bretzman said...
Seitan with Sage Herb gravy, Boiled Red Skins with Hunks of Garlic and Earth Balance, and steamed Kale. Finish it off with Coconut Milk Ice Cream!!!!
- December 16, 2009 at 12:20 PM
- Janet said...
Sweet potatoes! any way. They always remind me of Christmas dinner.
- December 16, 2009 at 1:12 PM
- beadmobile said...
vegan pumpkin cheesecake!
- December 16, 2009 at 2:48 PM
Tofu Roast with fresh cranberries.
- December 16, 2009 at 3:21 PM
- Beverly said...
vegan pumpkin cheesecake!! :)
- December 16, 2009 at 4:01 PM
- EvolveWell said...
Vegan Pumpkin Pie and Baked Zucchini!! YUMMY!!
- December 17, 2009 at 5:12 AM


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After a race in the Bahamas in which he bested an individual time trial course record set by current Garmin pro and US National Time Trial Champion David Zabriskie (a teammate of Landis' at USPS and a former holder of the yellow jersey in the Tour de France), Landis first touted his "victory." On his blog Brown Eye, Neil Brown quoted an exuberant Landis:
"I beat the course record set by Zman [David Zabriskie] two years ago and I was on somebody else's road bike with clinchers and no aero clothes. Take that f@*#ers!"
Before Landis left for the Tropics, Brown asked him what might become of him in 2010, given that Michael Ball's Rock Racing, the team he had been rumored to join, was rejected for Professional Continental status by the Union Cycliste Internationale without comment (after Rock appealed an earlier rejection of that same application!).
Brown specifically asked Landis, "What is the status for the rest of the year?" to which Floyd responded cryptically:
"I honestly don't know. I don't know even if Ball has thought about the team these last two weeks. I don't know what is going on. I'm focusing on my training and my bowling. I need to think of my future after cycling and bowling might be it."
Brown commented that "After the Tour of the Bahamas his [Landis's] future is not so crystal clear." He goes on to quote Landis delivering either a shot across the bow of some of the most moneyed interests in cycling, or engaging in nothing more than what one commentator here described as gallows humor about his cash-flow situation and poor future prospects [in cycling]. But let's hear Landis's own words:
"I have no clue what's going on. After the Tour of the Bahamas I'm going back to my shack behind the car wash. Maybe I'll write a book."
According to our source, the now-retired team director, the message Landis may have actually intended to deliver to his exclusive audience was:
"Hey, you cock-knocker, I covered your ass [by refusing to acknowledge the existence of doping in the pro peloton after I tested positive in 2006 when I won the Tour de France and was suspended for two years]. Now get the UCI to approve [the Pro Continental license request for] Rock Racing, or get me on Radio Shack, or [get me] something [equivalent that will pay me a salary capable of sustaining me in the lifestyle to which I'd become accustomed to as your domestique]. Floyd must eat - don't make me write a tell-all book to be able to do so [that is, purchase food]."
Oh My. Will Landis rejoin Lance at "The Shack?" Pappillon doubts it, though we wish Landis well and think the spectacle of his returning to the Continent alongside some of the most notorious riders of the past 10 years would be nothing short of - surreal. A veritable rolling peloton of Pablo Picasso paintings, if you will. And as for Rock Racing, without a Pro Continental license the project is as good as dead.
[DISCLOSURE: Pappillon's Joe Papp directed the Rock Racing team at the 2007 Redlands Classic, where Kayle Leogrande won the points competition, after having been offered full-time employment from Rock & Republic to direct the team for the remainder of the season. However, the offer was rescinded without cause and Frankie Andreu hired instead. Andreu himself departed the team in January 2008, unhappy that his role as a director was being undermined.]
Excerpt from an instant message between Frankie Andreu (FDREU) and Jonathan Vaughters (Cyclevaughters) the morning of July 26, 2005.
...Cyclevaughters: from how floyd described it, i know exactly the methos
FDREU: explain that, classics to climber
FDREU: when did you talk with floyd
Cyclevaughters: i don't know - i want to trust George
Cyclevaughters: but the thing is on that team, you think it's normal
Cyclevaughters: or at least i did
FDREU: i guess. anything with blodd is not normal
Cyclevaughters: yeah, it's very complex how the avoid all the controls now, but it's not any new drug or anything, just the resources and planning to pull of a well devised plan
Cyclevaughters: it's why they all got dropped on stage 9 - no refill yet - then on the rest day - boom 800ml of packed cells
FDREU: they have it mastered. good point
Cyclevaughters: they draw the blood right after the dauphine
FDREU: how do they sneak it in, or keep it until needed
FDREU: i'm sure it's not with the truck in the frig
Cyclevaughters: motorcycle - refridgerated panniers
Cyclevaughters: on the rest day
Cyclevaughters: floyd has a photo of the thing
FDREU: crazy! it' just keep going to new levels
Cyclevaughters: yeah, it's complicated, but with enough money you can do it
FDREU: they have enough money. Floyd was so pissed at them this entire tour
Cyclevaughters: anyhow - i just feel sorry for floyd and some of the other guys
Cyclevaughters: why would lance keep doing the shit when he clearly has nothing to prove - it's weird...


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Clinical Trials
Anti-Retrovirals for Kaposi's Sarcoma (ARKS)
University of California, San Francisco
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Gilead Sciences
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Information provided by (Responsible Party)
University of California, San Francisco
First received: March 6, 2007
Last updated: August 19, 2014
Last Verified: August 2014
History of Changes
The primary purpose of this study is to determine whether a protease inhibitor-based antiretroviral regimen is more efficacious than a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor-based antiretroviral regimen in promoting the regression of KS tumor burden in persons with AIDS-related KS in Africa.
Kaposi's Sarcoma
HIV Infections
Drug : Lopinavir/ritonavir plus Emtricitabine/Tenofovir versus Efavirenz plus Emtricitabine/Tenofovir
Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Randomized Comparison of Protease Inhibitor-based Versus Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor-based Antiretroviral Therapy for Initial Treatment of Individuals With AIDS-related Kaposi's Sarcoma in Sub-Saharan Africa
Further study details as provided by University of California, San Francisco:
Primary Outcome Measures
Blinded assessment of the change in the burden of KS lesions
- CD4+ T cell count and HIV plasma HIV RNA levels
- KSHV DNA levels in saliva and blood
- Humoral and cellular KSHV immune response markers
- Quality-of-life assessment
- Incidence of Kaposi's sarcoma-associated Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (KS-IRIS)
|Study Start Date:
|April 2007
|Study Completion Date:
|July 2012
|Primary Completion Date:
|February 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator:
PI-based HAART regimen
PI-based HAART regimen (lopinavir/ritonavir plus emtricitabine/tenofovir)
Lopinavir/ritonavir plus Emtricitabine/Tenofovir versus Efavirenz plus Emtricitabine/Tenofovir
Lopinavir/ritonavir 200/50mg plus Emtricitabine/Tenofovir 200/300mg versus Efavirenz 600mg plus Emtricitabine/Tenofovir 200/300mg
Other Name:
Active Comparator:
non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor
non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI)-based HAART regimen (efavirenz plus emtricitabine/tenofovir)
Lopinavir/ritonavir plus Emtricitabine/Tenofovir versus Efavirenz plus Emtricitabine/Tenofovir
Lopinavir/ritonavir 200/50mg plus Emtricitabine/Tenofovir 200/300mg versus Efavirenz 600mg plus Emtricitabine/Tenofovir 200/300mg
Other Name:
Detailed Description:
With the advent of the HIV epidemic, Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is now the most common adult cancer in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa. In HIV-infected patients with KS in developed settings, the initiation of highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) has been associated with regression of the tumor, in many but not all cases, even in the absence of conventional chemotherapy. However, it is not known which specific antiretroviral drugs or regimens are critical to convey HAART's anti-KS effect. In particular, it is not known whether the anti-KS effects of protease inhibitors (PI) in vitro and in animal models translate into improved clinical outcomes as compared to non-PI-based HAART regimens. To address this, we will determine whether a PI-based HAART regimen (lopinavir/ritonavir plus emtricitabine/tenofovir) is superior to a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI)-based HAART regimen (efavirenz plus emtricitabine/tenofovir) in promoting the regression of KS tumor burden in persons with AIDS-related KS in sub-Saharan Africa. We will enroll 224 patients with AIDS-related KS in Kampala, Uganda, randomly assign them to either a PI-based HAART or an NNRTI-based HAART regimen, and observe them for one year to determine the response in their KS to therapy.Eligibility
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18 years or older
- HIV-1 infection
- No prior antiretroviral therapy of any duration, including prior use to prevent perinatal transmission within prior six months.
- No prior chemotherapy or radiotherapy for KS
- Presence of Kaposi's sarcoma, documented by biopsy by the Pathology Department at Mulago Hospital, with at least one mucocutaneous lesion (including oral or genital mucosal lesions), each at least 0.6 x 0.6 cm in perpendicular diameters.
- Laboratory values obtained within 21 days prior to randomization: absolute neutrophil count equal to or more than 1000/mm3; hemoglobin > 9.0 g/dL; platelet count > 50,000/mm3; creatinine < 2 times upper limit of normal (ULN); aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) < 5 times ULN; and alkaline phosphatase and total bilirubin < 2 times ULN.
- In women, negative urine pregnancy test within 28 days of randomization and just before randomization.
- If a woman of child-bearing potential (i.e., not yet reached menopause or undergone hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, or tubal ligation), must be willing to use at least two of the following methods of contraception, to be provided by the study: condoms (male or female), IUD, or hormone-based therapy, e.g., contraceptive pills, Norplant or Depo-Provera.
- Candidate currently resides within Uganda and does not intend to relocate away from current geographical area of residence for the duration of study participation.
- Karnofsky performance score of 70 or more
Exclusion Criteria:
- Extensive degree of mucocutaneous KS, which would typically require chemotherapy or
radiotherapy. This is defined by any of the following:
- One or more bulky cutaneous lesions, defined as at least 5.0 cm in greatest diameter across the surface of the skin and at least 3 cm in height
- One or more mucocutaneous lesions exhibiting ulceration
- One or more oral lesions that interfere with swallowing
- Suggestion of pulmonary or gastrointestinal visceral KS, as evidenced by any of the
- Abnormal chest x-ray within 21 days prior to randomization which is otherwise unexplained, unless the x-ray is unchanged compared with at least 60 days earlier
- Positive occult blood stool testing within 21 days prior to randomization or history of overt bleeding from the mouth or rectum in the 21 days prior to randomization
- Facial lymphedema or lymphedema in any other body region which causes symptoms (e.g., pain) or functional disability (e.g., any less than 85% active range of motion in a large joint)
- Evidence of currently active, untreated opportunistic infection or malignancy (not including Kaposi's sarcoma); or unexplained temperature which is > 38.5 degrees C
- Use of drugs, within the prior 28 days, contraindicated while taking lopinavir/ritonavir or efavirenz because of effects on the cytochrome P450 system. These include propafenone, astemizole, terfenadine, rifampin, rifapentine, ergot derivatives, cisapride, lovastatin, simvastatin, pimozide, midazolam, and triazolam.
- Active drug or alcohol use that, in the investigators' opinion, would interfere with study participation
- Breastfeeding
Contacts and LocationsChoosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision.Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below.For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00444379
Locations Show More
|Infectious Diseases Institute, Mulago Hospital
|Kampala, Uganda
Sponsors and CollaboratorsUniversity of California, San Francisco
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Gilead Sciences
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
|Principal Investigator:
|Dr. Jeffrey N Martin, MD, MPH
|University of California, San Francisco
|Principal Investigator:
|Dr. Edward K Mbidde, MBChB, MMed
|MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on Aids
More Information
Additional Information:Medline Plus- Health Information
Additional Information:UK cancer research
|Responsible Party:
|University of California, San Francisco
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00444379 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|NIH/NCI Grant #: R01 CA119903
|Study First Received:
|March 6, 2007
|Last Updated:
|August 19, 2014
Keywords provided by University of California, San Francisco:Kaposi's sarcoma
treatment naive
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Sarcoma, Kaposi
Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Drug Combination
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this data on July 23, 2018
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Chaos fears as Tube strike begins
London Underground workers started a 48-hour strike tonight in a row over ticket office closures, threatening travel chaos in the capital - despite a flurry of last-ditch efforts to head off the action.
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union and the Transport Salaried Staffs Association walked out at 9pm, and will strike from the same time next week, leading to disruption to Tube services until Friday morning.
Train passengers were also warned of problems tomorrow because of a return to the wet and windy weather which has devastated travel across the UK.
Southeastern trains said the forecast weather, after the wettest January for a century, presented a risk of further flooding, landslips and falling trees.
As a result, Network Rail has put in place a 40mph speed restriction across parts of the Southeastern network from 11pm tonight until tomorrow evening.
Tube union leaders continued to attack London mayor Boris Johnson today, saying he was refusing to meet them to discuss plans to close all Tube ticket offices, with the loss of several hundred jobs.
Bob Crow and Manuel Cortes, leaders of the two unions, went to City Hall to try to confront the mayor - who was broadcasting his weekly phone-in show on LBC.
Mr Crow, speaking on his mobile phone on-air from outside City Hall, told the mayor: "We are not here to score points - all we want is an opportunity to negotiate about the Tube. We are asking you to listen to our point of view. We would love to call the strike off."
Mr Crow accused the mayor of refusing to suspend the ticket office closures.
Mr Johnson replied: "That is complete nonsense. We are more than happy to engage on these issues.
"Of course there are job losses involved but there are no compulsory redundancies. We have already had more than 1,000 people showing an interest in voluntary redundancy.
"Call off this pointless strike which will do nothing other than cost your members their wages."
Mr Crow said a form had been sent to staff outlining the job cuts, and if it was suspended the industrial action would not go ahead.
TfL said its recent polling showed that when it is explained properly, 82% of Londoners backed the ticket office changes.
Speaking before the announcement that strike action was going ahead, Labour leader Ed Miliband said he hoped it could be averted.
"I think that both sides need to do proper negotiations about these issues," he said.
"I think its deeply regrettable that there doesn't seem to have been any negotiations or any meetings with the mayor of London and Transport for London about these issues.
"They need to get round the table and stop the inconvenience that will be caused to commuters across London."
Simon Thomas, chief executive of Hippodrome Casino in Leicester Square, said it was "frankly embarrassing" that the ICE gaming industry exhibition at the ExCeL Centre would be disrupted by the industrial action.
"Gaming industry executives from across the world are in London this week and it is outrageous that this strike is being held."
The mayor's official spokesman said: "Mr Crow and Mr Cortes are now grandstanding. If they were really serious about meeting the mayor they wouldn't have called a strike in the middle of a consultation, a strike that 70% of members haven't voted for.
"Instead they could have engaged constructively with TfL (Transport for London) before we ever reached Acas, where only yesterday they refused a fresh offer of dialogue which would involve extending the consultation period. The mayor's door is open if they call off this pointless strike."
LU said it will run as many services as possible during the strikes, but warned there will be disruption until Friday morning.
Special notices were displayed at Tube stations giving details of the likely impact of the industrial action.
Some services are likely to operate between 7am and 11pm tomorrow and Thursday, with no services outside those times.
LU said it will keep as many stations open and run as many trains as possible, but urged passengers to check before they travel.
Among the likely impact will be Bakerloo Line trains not stopping at stations such as Embankment, Piccadilly Circus and Regent's Park; no Central Line or Piccadilly Line trains through the central areas; no District Line trains stopping at stations such as Sloane Square, Temple and Blackfriars; no Hammersmith and City Line trains stopping at Barbican, Euston Square and Great Portland Street; no Jubilee Line trains stopping at Bermondsey and Southwark; no Metropolitan Line trains stopping at Euston Square and other stations; Victoria Line trains only running between Seven Sisters and Victoria; and Northern Line trains not stopping at several stations including Leicester Square, Oval and Clapham North and South.
Around 100 extra buses will be laid on, while normal services will run on London Overground and Tramlink.
TfL said it will delay roadworks, but the capital's congestion charge will remain in force.
Tube services were disrupted for the rest of the evening after the strike started, with some lines suffering severe delays.
TfL said the Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines were among those worst affected.
The biggest impact will be felt tomorrow.


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Car Donation East Rockaway
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After choosing an organization In East Rockaway and your vehicle is picked up. Youll receive a tax receipt for a minimum of $500 or equal value to what your vehicle sells for if applicable.
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Your car donation in East Rockaway, New York helps mainly because the screened charities we work with highly rely on automotive donations to fund shelters, high school education programs and keeping young men and women off the street. Your car donation goes a long way in East Rockaway and you'll receive a tax break and a sunny vacation voucher. Donate your car to the charity you feel is best:
Troops Relief Fund
The group operates in East Rockaway and provides financial assistance and education to members/families of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Generally funded with car donations.
Anointed by God Ministries
An Established training school/ministry offering training in chaplaincy, ministers training, pastoral counseling. 10 years of Pastoral experience. A donated car in East Rockaway serves an education.
Phillips Christian Academy
Phillips Global Institute provides a high school diploma classes on location that offers a chance for adults to receive a high school diploma. A donated car in East Rockaway serves an education.With a diploma, you can have better career options.
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Joneil "Jeannie" Backstrom, 65, of Bismarck, N.D., entered Heavens gates unexpectedly due to cancer on Wednesday, February 27, 2013.�
Joneil "Jeannie" Backstrom, 65, of Bismarck, N.D., entered Heavens gates unexpectedly due to cancer on Wednesday, February 27, 2013.
Services were held on Monday, March 4, at Century Baptist Church, Bismarck, with Rev. Gordon Stork and Lu Mathison officiating. Burial was in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.
Joneil Marie Goodsell was born in Bottineau, N.D., to James and Dineva Cote Goodsell on June 25, 1947. She was educated throughout the tri-state area as her father worked road construction. She met the love of her life in June of 1963 as he drove by in a 1957 Ford convertible offering a ride. Joneil married Verdeen Backstrom on September 16, 1963, in Fergus Falls, Minn. They made their first home in Moorhead, Minn., and moved to Chicago, Ill., after Verdeen joined the US Navy. Their first child, Tami was born in 1965. In 1966 they moved back to the family farm. The second child, Troy, was born in 1967. Joneil was employed by the Maddock Hospital and helped on the farm. Dede was born in 1978 and Tasha in 1980 which completed their family. Joneil was employed by Chapman's Grocery in Minnewaukan, N.D., and finally her true love to work with the elderly which took her to the Heartland Care Center in Devils Lake, N.D., over 17 years. Verdeen and Joneil moved to Bismarck in September 2009. She currently was employed by Edgewood Vista. Joneil enjoyed shopping, traveling, sewing, baking, and meeting her sisters for a glass of unsweetened iced tea. But most of all she adored her grandchildren. She was a member of the Trinity Free Lutheran Church in Minnewaukan and currently attended Century Baptist Church in Bismarck.
Survivors include her husband, Verdeen; daughters, Tami (Lonnie) Griffin of Maddock, N.D., Dede (Jeremy) Roberts of Westfield, N.J., Tasha Haugen of Minot, N.D; son, Troy Backstrom of Bismarck; nine grandchildren and one on the way; sisters, Corrine (Sanferd) Mees, Debi (Loren) Greene, Valerie (Clay) Myhre, all of Bismarck, Sheila (Robert) Johnson, of Mandan, Jacki (Mike) Blum, and Roxanne (Hal) Hains, of Miles City, Mont.; nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Lester Goodsell; and a nephew, Jesse Goodsell.
Go to www.parkwayfuneral.com to share memories of Joneil and sign the online guestbook.
Eastgate/Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck, was in charge of arrangements.


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