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2nd March 2015
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Nov 24, 2010 at 8:21 am #1265850
Hey all, this Spring I'll have my Associates degree and want to do some more backpacking before I join the Coast Guard. I'm planning on getting to the Yosemite area in mid-August to start the JMT. Living in Florida, the elevation might hit me hard, so I'm hoping to find a lower elevation hike in Yosemite somewhere, around 50 miles, to do before I start the JMT. Then after the JMT I wouldn't mind having another 50-100 mile trip somewhere.
I know this is vague, but I'd just like to hear everyone's favorite trips around the JMT that aren't too hard to get to and from without my own car (hitching, public transport, cheap shuttles). Just trying to get the most of this trip before I enlist, rendering me unable to take extended trips for at least the following 4 years.
Ideally I would take the SHR back to Yosemite, but I'm not terribly confident in my off-trail navigation.
I'll have 4-5 weeks to work with, expecting 2-3 of those to be on the JMT.
What other Yosemite and Inyo area trails would you recommend? Or are there perhaps any trails that intersect the JMT I could hop on for a little bit to see even more of the Sierra?Nov 24, 2010 at 9:09 am #1667572Anyone have experience in getting from the Tahoe Rim Trail to Yosemite?
Nov 24, 2010 at 9:29 am #1667579You could resupply in Whitney Portal then take the High Sierra Trail west to Giant Forest, which would add ~70 miles to your trip. The HST ends on top of Mt Whitney, so you could just keep hiking once you're finished with the JMT.
If you want to get a taste of the Sierra High Route, there are a number of places on the JMT where you can get on short sections of the SHR, then return to the JMT. For instance, you can take the SHR up to Dusy Basin from LeConte Canyon, then meet back up with the JMT a day later at Palisade Lakes.
Can't comment on public transportation, but you can always post an ad on Craigslist. You can often get a ride for pretty cheap that way.
Nov 24, 2010 at 2:22 pm #1667676Dan, Have you considered continuing your hike on the PCT? You could continue either North to Sonora Pass (about 75 miles) or South to Kennedy Meadows (about 65 miles).
On your second question, If you ended the TRT at South Lake Tahoe, there are a lot of casino shuttles that would take you to the Reno airport. At the Reno airport, you could grab the ESTA bus down to Lee Vining and then take YARTS over to Yosemite.
I'm sure there are other options on the West side of the Sierra.
I suppose your asking about the TRT for some moderate altitude exposure before the JMT. Another option might be to do the 66 miles from Donner Pass (I-80) to Echo Lake on the PCT (which shares the TRT from a little North of Barker Pass Southward). This would put you at South Lake Tahoe.
Lastly, even though August is far away, I live in Reno if there is anything I can do to help you, let me know.Nov 25, 2010 at 11:21 am #1667930here are a couple of ideas that come to my mind for side trips on the jmt and a couple of hot spots on the way.
1. iva bell hot springs is just off of the jmt and is really quite nice after a couple of days hiking. it is just south of reds meadow in fish creek. the jmt stays high on a ridge and the hot spring is in the canyon below,…the trails meet up a couple of miles later so you could hop back on the jmt. you could go up to puple lake so u dont miss lake virginia!
2. just after lake edison there is a side trail that heads up into the seven gables lakes that is awesome. you could spend a night or two up there day hiking the bear lakes and going up to feather pass.
3.as for after your jmt trip it will be getting pretty cold in the sierras i would bring a warmer bag or more insulating layers as you get closer to oct.
4. once you hit the kings canyon northern border there is not much in the way of resupply unless you want to get off the trail and go into bishop or maybe at south lake they might have some food options but i am not aware of any. so you might just have to stay on the trail if you don't resupply after muir trail ranch. it is epic all the way to whitney from Kings Canyon!
5. trips after jmt would seem to be continue on south on pct or do the HSR. the sierra high route is pretty taxing and i wouldnt recommend it if your off trail experience isnt in order. here is a video of andrew skurka and buzz doing the SHR on you tube
hope this helps.
ps. darwin bench in the evolution valley is an awesome campsite if it works out with you're itin.
Nov 25, 2010 at 12:38 pm #1667944With regards to ESTA, just make sure you pay attention to the days and times of the shuttle as it does NOT run every day. A private shuttle I took from Reno to Lee Vining took about 3 1/2 hours.
I spent a night in Lee Vining and recommend the Lake View Lodge. The Yosemite bus picks up right at the door and a decent though small grocery store is next door.
Nov 25, 2010 at 1:49 pm #1667960Wow, thanks for all the replies.
James, I have thought about continuing on the PCT. I haven't set anything in stone yet, and I'm sure I'll change my mind a thousand more times, but that does seem like a very good idea-probably the easiest option.
Drew, thanks for all the advise. Are all those side trips in the backcountry? I'd love to travel backcountry, but to be honest I have never really been off trail. How hard is getting point to point? I feel trapped by my lack of navigational experience. I'd really like to just do the HSR more than anything, but don't trust my ability to go very far off trail, especially solo. Same goes for the PNT and Great Divide Trail…I'd love to do them, but haven't really had much experience reading topo maps.
With a little map studying and preparation do you suppose I could take to the backcountry Sierra, even if it is for a short jaunt down to Dusy Basin or one the spots you mentioned? Or would you not recommend heading off trail without much prior experience? Also, you said it starts to get cold around October. My dates are extremely flexible, I have from June-October to do this trip. I'm just torn between going in July for ample water supply and the flowers (and putting up with the mosquitos), or going mid-late August to mid-late September to avoid the crowds a little.Right now I'm liking the sounds of flying into Reno, taking a shuttle to Tahoe Meadows, and hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail. Then I would take a shuttle back to Reno where I could catch a bus to Yosemite to start the JMT; hopefully take my time and do some side trips, reach the summit of Whitney and continue on the High Sierra Trail.
Anyone see any problems with this plan logistically?
Not sure yet where to fly out of to get back home to Florida, or how I would get to the airport from Crescent Meadow.I am, however, open to hearing more suggestions, as this is definitely not set. Just trying do some great backpacking out west. The JMT is the only thing I'm set on doing. I'm willing to spend 6 weeks out there and expect about 3 weeks of those to be on the JMT and HST.
Nov 25, 2010 at 2:31 pm #1667969Dan, I second the motion of either the High Sierra Route or, (if your comfortable with cross-country hiking), the Sierra High Route is 'hands-down' the best hike I have done in the Sierras. You could easily incorporate some of the SHR into the JMT. Congrats on the AA, and good luck in the Coast Guard.
Nov 25, 2010 at 9:47 pm #1668031i would personally go into the sierra in august through september. but that is a personal choice. i have never found it to be hard to find water even in sep. in july however sometimes there has been too much water.
as for going off trail into seven gables lakes…if you get a 7.5 minute quad (map) of the area you are trying to go off trail then it becomes easier to navigate and find landmarks. you would be following a creek which i use to help me stay on course and then check the map regularly looking for small lakes and other streams that may intersect the main creek. if you get confused just turn around and follow the creek back to where you started from. however off trail travel is ALOT slower than when you are hiking on a trail. so dont expect to get very far. it is definitely an experience to be had. but start off with something very easy like following a creek to a basin and back to the trail. dusy basin is awesome but it is on a trail and is a 2000+ ft climb from the valley floor. seven gables is 1000+ to the basin. but definitely get good maps, and have a general sense of direction. if you have not worked with maps before i would read up on some basics.
as for summiting whitney and then heading for cresent meadow…were u going to resupply or just keep hiking. that is a lot of miles to go without a resupply. you may need to head into lone pine to resupply. but be aware the descent into whitney portal from the top of whitney is like 8000 ft down and then you would go 8000 ft up, but you are young so im sure you could do it !)
there is also a great peak to climb near the jmt and seven gables and it is called oddly enough seven gables peak. it is class 2 and you can walk up to the top. if you haven't got this book on the sierra then this is a great resource that has a crap load of helpful info.
Nov 27, 2010 at 11:47 pm #1668525My two favorite trips in CALIFORNIA are the JMT and climbing Mt. Shasta. Here is a video of the whole climb on shasta if you want to see what it is like: http://www.vimeo.com/12878599
That is about 5 hours north of Yosemite.This video will give some info and pictures of the JMT in the fall. I was out in October and never had any problems with finding water. I can't think of a stretch where I did not encounter water for more than 2 miles.
Best,Ryan Commons
Nov 28, 2010 at 3:00 pm #1668698From lone Pine you can go north to Reno or South to LA, LAX via public transportation.
When I arrived at Lee Vining on the evening bus from Yosemite, there were no vacancies. I spent the night in the brush. Caught the bus to Reno next day.A nice loop in Yosemite. from Tuolumne, Glan Aulin, down the Grand Canyon, up Rogers Canyon, back to the pxt to Tulomune. Saw very few others after Glen Aulin.
Tolumne back to Little Yosemite Valley via Lyell Canyon or Vogelsang pass. Bernice Lake is a great spot. No one else there, early August!
It is almost all down hill back to Yosemite valley.Nov 30, 2010 at 6:53 am #1669309Thanks guys so much. You all are tons of help, I really appreciate it.
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Three powerful dramatic works from Zorn's remarkable concert music catalog! Zorn's unique cello concerto is a colorful virtuoso showpiece for cellist Fred Sherry and three instrumental trios. Ceremonial Magic is a dynamic piece for solo violin presented here in a special duo realization featuring composer/ performer Dave Fulmer and longtime Zorn associate Kenny Wollesen on drums. Closing the program is Zorn's ritualistic one-act opera inspired by the late drawings of Antonin Artaud La Machine de l'être. It is performed here by the incredible soprano Anu Komsi who originated the role at its stage premiere at the New York City Opera in 2011.
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Zorn, John : A Rebours, for chamber ensemble- Performers: Jennifer Choi (Violin); David Fulmer (Viola); June Han (Harp); Alexander Lipowski (Percussion); Mike Nicolas (Cello); Tara O'Connor (Flute); Joe Pereira (Percussion); Joshua Rubin (Clarinet); Fred Sherry (Cello); William Winant (Percussion)
- Conductor: Bradley Lubman
- Running Time: 11 min. 12 sec.
- Period Time: Contemporary
Zorn, John : Ceremonial Magic, for violin & drums
- Performers: David Fulmer (Violin); Kenny Wollesen (Drums)
- Running Time: 5 min. 36 sec.
- Period Time: Contemporary
Zorn, John : La Machine de l'être, for orchestra
- Conductor: Sakari Oramo
- Running Time: 11 min. 39 sec.
- Period Time: Contemporary


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Although the instrument itself is tiny, seeing it launched toward the moon Friday night was cause for big celebration at the University of Colorado's Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics.
About 60 LASP researchers and their friends and family members gathered at the lab on CU's east campus to watch a live feed of NASA's launch of the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer.
Aboard the probe, which was launched from a Virginia flight facility at 9:27 p.m. mountain time, is a $6 million instrument designed and built by LASP scientists to provide data on the presence, means of transport and other properties of lunar dust particles.
The Lunar Dust Experiment instrument, or LDEX, is about the size of a toaster.
LASP researchers hope data collected through LDEX may help explain a lunar phenomenon experienced by Apollo astronauts who visited the moon in the 1960s and '70s. The astronauts reported seeing a pre-sunrise glow above the lunar horizon, which CU physics professor Mihaly Horanyi said may have been the product of dust particles on the light side of the moon being electrically charged by ultraviolet sunlight to the extent they were lofted above the surface.
If sunlight is affecting lunar electromagnetic fields, Horanyi said, it would be in humankind's best interest to learn more about it and how it might affect spacecraft before planning manned missions to the moon.
According to Horanyi, LDEX's lead investigator, the instrument has a hemispheric target that incoming dust particles will hit at speeds of 1.6 kilometers per second.
He said LDEX will produce an electrical signal based on the particles' properties and, "in some cases, when the particles are big enough, it may measure the charge they carry in space."
The instrument will also produce a signal when large quantities of tiny particles that would be too small to detect on their own strike the target, he said.
Horanyi was not at the Boulder launch party Friday because he and several other people who worked to build the instrument traveled to Virginia to watch the launch in person.
Anthony Rasca, a CU graduate student studying the interaction of cosmic dust with solar winds, stopped by the lab Friday night to support his fellow grad students.
"This was a huge deal for several people in my research group," Rasca said after a successful launch. "It was exciting to watch their years of work finally launched into lunar orbit."
Assistant CU physics professor Sascha Kempf provided observers at LASP with a short presentation about the purpose of the NASA mission and the LDEX instrument.
He said learning more about the origin and properties of dust on the surface of the moon could influence how future NASA instruments might be designed.
"Suppose you want to place a telescope on the moon. You would want to know how long it takes for a fine layer of dust to settle on the telescope," Kempf said. "The more you know, the better you can design the hardware for the moon."
After reaching the moon and settling into its orbit 60 days from now, the $280 million Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer probe will have a 100-day observation window before a controlled crash, according to NASA.
The spacecraft's mission includes gathering detailed information about the structure and composition of the thin lunar atmosphere, including searching for water molecules, and examining the properties of lunar dust, according to NASA's website.


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text: Mini Catapult and Trebuchet Kitsgizmodo.com4/13/06 6:29pmFiled to: GadgetsCatapultKitsMedievalRetroTrebuchetWeapons1EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink One of our favorite episodes of Junkyard Wars was the pumpkin-flinging catapult competition so when we saw these functional mini catapult and trebuchet kits we briefly but immediately wished we lived somewhere with a yard big enough to use them—the catapult can hurl things ten feet and the trebuchet twenty, so they wouldn't be much fun in a New York apartment unless you live in an industrial loft or don't mind potentially breaking all your stuff. The catapult will set you back $19.99 and the trebuchet costs ten bucks more; if you get one or both, send us photos of the mayhem, we like to live vicariously through our readers. In the meantime maybe we'll just get a Monty Python Cow Catapult for fun around Gizmodo HQ. Catapult and Trebuchet Kits [ThinkGeek, via Uncrate]Reply1 repliesLeave a reply


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AMD today announced two new series of mobile graphics processors aimed at high-end and mid-range laptops: the AMD Radeon HD 6500M and the AMD Radeon HD 6300M.
The AMD HD 6300M is aimed at the mid-range section of the market. It can support DDR3 memory, at clock speeds between 800- and 900MHz with processor clock speeds of 500- to 700MHz.
Based on the TeraScale 2 Unified Processing Architecture the AMD HD 6500M, on the other hand, is a high-end product aimed at multimedia and gaming laptops. The 6500M can handle GDDR5 or DDR3 memory at a clock speed of 900MHz, and offers a processor clock speed between 500MHz and 650MHz.
The 6500M's impressive specs are completed by 400 stream processing units, 20 texture units, 8 colour ROP units and 32 Z/Stencil ROP nits.
Both series of mobile processor include technologies such as AMD HD3D, Direct X11 and AMD Eyefinity - the latter allowing the 6500M to support up to six displays simultaneously.
As yet we have no release date of pricing details for AMD's HD 6500M and HD 6300M.
See also:
Group test: what's the best graphics card?
Group test: what's the best budget graphics card?
This story, "AMD launches next-generation mobile graphics processors" was originally published by PC Advisor (UK).


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Music and Video Summary -> The Concord debut of piano prodigy Emily Bear, 2013's Diversity features Bear playing her own compositions that touch upon jazz, classical, and new age sounds. Produced by the legendary Quincy Jones, Diversity is not Bear's first album; however, it is her most mature release to date and showcases the cornucopia of talent she has been developing since she first began playing piano at two years of age. With Diversity, the 11-year-old Bear proves she is already a virtuoso on her chosen instrument and a star in the making. ~ Matt Collar
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Hey all,
I was wondering if anyone has been successful at getting jit.qt.movie to work on Windows 8. I've installed Max 6, Quicktime, and even iTunes, and while Max runs fine so far, the jit.qt.movie object will not respond to a "start" message. It seems to "read" fine.
Thanks for the help.
Ok, so some more details. It does work on the 32bit version, but not on the 64bit version of Max. However, the 32bit version crashes whenever you try to add a jit.window…
Huh, so I can't tell, is everyone having this issue or is no one having this issues?
I am really curious if anyone is successfully using jitter on windows 8.
I am having the same problem. I am on windows 8, just installed quicktime, and i try to add any jit.qt. object in max 6 and it says in the target window : jit.qt.recort NOT SUPPORTED ON x64
I know someone who contacted cycling about a year ago in regards to these quicktime on windows issues, and they told me that Cycling doesn't seem to plan on doing anything about it. Which is most likely why this thread has not been addressed.
Unless we are doing something wrong installing quicktime or whatever, but no one seems to give us answers on how to get it working.
I have to say its quite frustrating to be under the impression that Max is a cross platform product. It is not, and if I write a patch that works on Windows XP and then buy a windows 8 machine under the impression that max will work on that platform yet all of the jit.qt.objects do not work, well then that is just shitty.
Scrap quicktime or figure out how to implement cross platform correctly, or make a disclaimer in your product that says jit.qt.objects won't work on windows 8.
Ok, so I just saw in the release versions that the limitations are cited.
I guess the next question is…
Is there any future plan for getting those types of objects working for PC?
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text: Parkersburg man accused of viewing child porn at library By The Associated Press July 17, 2013 CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A Parkersburg man has been charged with viewing images of child pornography during a visit to a public library.U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin says a federal grand jury in Charleston indicted 40-year-old Matthew John Wiggins on a charge of access with intent to view child pornography.The indictment says Wiggins saw the images from a computer at the Parkersburg and Wood County Public Library in January. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years if he's conviction. Goodwin says Wiggins had a previous conviction in federal court for possession of child pornography. It wasn't immediately known whether Wiggins has an attorney.


text: 6 Common Fluids That Can Leak from Your Car, and How to Diagnose ThemMelanie Pinola1/03/14 10:30amFiled to: carsautotroubleshootingrepairscar repairs5312EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalinkSometimes cars leak, leaving ominous spots or puddles on the ground that can make you wonder if your vehicle is dying a slow death. The good news is if you can master the art of "spotology" by deciphering those mysterious spots, you can tell whether the fluid leak is a harmless drip or a serious problem to be fixed ASAP. Here's how.AdvertisementThere are three things to consider when it comes to those car leaks: color, consistency, and location (so you can tell if the leak happened from the front or back of the car). For the latter, The Car Guy says you can place newspaper or aluminum foil under your car in the evening and then "read" the spots the next day. This way, you can tell if the leak is power steering fluid (reddish or light brown, from the front of the car) versus auto transmission fluid (also often reddish or light brown, but dripping from the middle of the car). The photo above, from Allstate, is a handy reference guide to six common car puddles you might encounter. Brake fluid is one of the most dangerous leaks to worry about, our sister site Jalopnik points out. If you see that clear to brown and slick puddle under your car (it'll be even more slippery to the touch than engine oil or transmission fluid), don't even try driving it but get it towed right away. As the Art of Manliness says:Your car's brake system works on a hydraulic pressure system. Brake fluid serves as the hydraulic fluid that maintains that pressure. A leak in brake fluid will cause a drop in pressure, possibly resulting in brake failure. That's not something you want to happen as you're cruising down Dead Man's Hill going 60 MPH.Fortunately, in most modern cars, brake fluid leaks are rare. If you do have one, you'll usually find it near the wheels or in the area directly under the brake pedal.Knowing these leaks and getting them repaired if necessary can help you avoid more expensive repairs down the line (like replacing a grind-down transmission). It's also something you should do before any trip. Hit up the links below for more details on what these spots mean.Find the Fluid: Identifying Your Car's Drips | The Allstate BlogAdvertisementAdvertisementAuto Troubleshooting: What's Leaking from My Car? | The Art of ManlinessReading "Road Signs: Fluid Leaks and Puddles | The Car GuyReply53 repliesLeave a reply


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Buddha Standard Time: Awakening to the Infinite Possibilities of Now (Hardcover)
We're all given the same twenty-four hours a day. We can spend our time feeling hurried and harried, overwhelmed by chores and demands, distracted and burned out . . . or we can awaken to Buddha Standard Time, the realm of timelessness where every choice, every action, and every breath can be one of renewal and infinite possibilities.
Buddha Standard Time shares one of the great realizations of Buddhism, an insight that anyone can learn to apply. The minutes and hours of our days do not simply march from future to present to past. Rather, each moment is intersected by a fourth dimension. By learning to live in this dimensionBuddha Standard Timewe reduce the amount of stress in our lives and find greater focus, fulfillment, creativity, and even wisdom.
Drawing on Tibetan Buddhism and other great wisdom traditions, as well as on neuroscience and holistic traditions, renowned teacher and national bestselling author Lama Surya Das shares real world examples, practical exercises, and essential techniques.
The pace and pressure of today's world feels relentless. That is why, now more than ever, we need the ancient wisdom contained in Buddha Standard Time. Far from being at the mercy of time's demands, we will finally realize that we have, in fact, all the time in the world.
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"This book is Lama Surya Das in his most tone-perfect Western guru voice: authoritative, inviting, generous, funny, poetic, imaginative and informative and totally accessible."
-Sylvia Boorstein, author of Happiness Is An Inside Job: Practicing for a Joyful Life
"Lama Surya Das is on our best teachers of universal wisdom. Buddha Standard Time is fairly dripping with insights. It's like a treasure to keep near you at all times."
-Marianne Williamson, author of The Age of Miracles
"Lama Surya Das offers a wise and sane way to navigate these times. This pragmatic book will be illuminating and helpful for anyone wishing to find the timeless amidst the rush of time."
-Joseph Goldstein, author of One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism and A Heart Full of Peace
"I felt myself calming down as I read. Surya Das expands upon important wisdom from Tibetan Buddhism as well many other spiritual traditions, and shares this wonderful Native American quote, 'Give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way.' This book could be one of those blessings for you."
-Mary Pipher, author of Seeking Peace: Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World
"If your life feels busy, frantic, desperately stressed – please read this book. Lama Surya Das is a rare and gifted teacher. I can think of few better guides in our time and he has given us a beautiful gift."
-Reverend Wayne Muller, bestselling author of Sabbath and A Life of Being, Having, and Doing Enough.
"We all want more time. Surya Das reveals the open secret that we already have it, hidden within each moment. Discovering it is simple but not easy, and he gives us the tools and reminders to actally do it. Now. So let's have tea...."
-Mirabai Bush, Founding Director and Senior Fellow, Center for Contemplative Mind in Society
"A wealth of inspiration and practical tips for enjoying the Kingdom of God, the Pure Land of the Buddha, *now*."
-bestselling author Thich Nhat Hanh
"If you want your future moments to sparkle with ecstatic awareness read this book."
-Ram Dass, author of Be Love Now
"...the author carefully evokes the power of perception and the creation of space within time and all of its vast infinities. Das weaves together intricacies of living in the moment, sensing inherently the overwhelming power of now. Exhilarating and profound food for the timeless soul."
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This review is from: Intel BOXDZ87KLT75K LGA 1150 Intel Z87 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Pros: great features. building a daw. needed ti 1394. only option was this board. nice looking. many leds to help diagnose issues.
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One of my favorite political commentators (and yours too, I'm sure) has a famous saying that is inextricably tied to his personality. He likes to finish most of his speeches and public appearances by saying "Only in America" and then waving a couple of small-scale American flags. I think the statement is fitting however, in this convoluted political season. "Only in America" can a Presidency dominated by scandals of the Administration's own making actually be the frontrunner in a reelection race between the two major political parties. I was trying to think of all of the scandals that have surfaced over the last three and one-half years, and realized that if I wanted to write an article that might actually be read – I couldn't list all of them here; the list would just be too long.
So, instead I thought we might rehash some of the more important/flagrant/disturbing abuses of political authority that we have seen perpetrated over the last four years.
First on this list is the Fast and Furious scandal which saw the American government complicit in the murders two American law enforcement agents, and several hundred Mexican citizens. The ATF and the DOJ worked together to ensure that gun store owners in America purposely (and illegally) sold their weapons to gun runners, then these same agencies made sure that the weapons made it through border security and into the hands of Mexican drug cartels. Mexican drug cartels that as it happens are winning the "war on drugs", they've taken control of several Mexican states, murdered thousands of innocents, bought politicians, police, and military influence… and now we are literally giving them the weapons to kill us with. I haven't even gotten to the scandal part yet. The scandal is that the government then tries to obfuscate, lie, and cover up their complicity in this travesty of justice. The President even went so far as to us Executive Privilege to shield the Justice Department from the investigation and yet, our very own Attorney General has been held "in contempt of Congress", and the heads are just beginning to roll at the DOJ.
Number two on this ignominious list is the scandal at the General Services Administration, where money flows like water and no dollar goes unspent. The GSA has become a den of waste but it took a million dollar weekend getaway for us to find out about the free-spending nature of the government agency. Since then the media and government watchdogs have begun to realize that the problems at the GSA are endemic and much more widespread than one conference in Las Vegas. The administration's response to this gross abuse of our taxpayer dollars… it's Bush's fault. Typical.
Third prize on our scandal list goes to the Solyndra debacle. With Solyndra at least the government was kind enough to blow our money over a few months instead of the GSA's wild weekend. However, they lost us over half a billion dollars over a few months by betting on Solyndra even though their own private emails show they were pretty sure they were throwing money down a sinkhole. Did the fact that the guys asking for a loan were good friends of the administration have anything to do with overlooking the warnings about Solyndra? The situation smacks of corporate cronyism, which is becoming a hallmark of the Obama administration.
The fourth biggest scandal to hit under President Obama, is just starting to reverberate – the September 11 attack on the consulate in Libya. Almost immediately the Libyan government denounced the murder of Ambassador Stevens, and followed up by stating they believed it to be an assassination carried out by al-Qaeda. This was important, because it ran contrary to the narrative the administration began spinning that this attack and the other demonstrations across the Arab world which followed were because of a movie trailer posted on YouTube two months before. The trailer which offended many Muslims was quickly branded the spark which lit the fire for the attack by the administration and they went so far as to arrest and "question" the creator of the video. (So much for free speech) The Obama administrations narrative is falling apart now, as we begin to learn the details of the September 11 attack. A few facts which are very uncomfortable for the administration; First, they were warned of the attacks days before and did nothing. Secondly, the embassy was woefully unprotected. Third, the administration knew this might have been an attack and still chose to lay the blame at the feet of an American citizen who'd broken no law.
The very fact that they had warning about the attack beforehand would seem to suggest that everything the administration said in the days following were blatant attempts to distract the media and lie to the American people.
Fifth place on Obama's list of scandalous behavior is the effect Obamacare has on religious freedom and what it means for America, if we leave it in place. I am not a Catholic, but the pressure being exerted on the Catholic Church by our government through the Obamacare mandate terrifies me. It's not just the Catholic Church either, it's any member of the church who owns a business, operates a charity, or has the responsibility of providing healthcare to their employees. When coupled with the recent attack on free speech due to the embassy attack, the picture we get is rather bleak. Obamacare is just one example of an ever expanding government bureaucracy, and if Obama wins in November there may be no coming back. There is an idea in political thought called "the ratcheting up effect" (from John T. Flynn author of the Roosevelt Myth) which basically says that in a time of crisis the government expands to meet that crisis, but when the crisis has passed the government does not retreat to it's original levels but establishes a new plateau at a higher level. We are in a time of crisis and have been for over a decade and what we are now watching is the advance of government bureaucracy like our nation has never seen and Obamacare is the poster child for the crushing onslaught of government control.
I know, I know… but you left out the worst scandal ever! I am sure that some readers have strong arguments for other greater scandals of the Obama administration, but that's just the point isn't it? There are so many scandals for us to choose from, for example, I had to dump several of my favorites because of time and space constraints! Some of those I left by the wayside; the Secret Service prostitution scandal, the GM takeover and return to failure scandal, selling out Eastern Europe to Russia, the kiss Russia's backside scandal, the Black Panther voter intimidation DOJ scandal, the Obama college cover-up, and so many more. An administration that has had so many scandals in so few years deserves to be tossed out on it's ear, and it's scandalous that he is still leading in most polls.
Just for fun, why don't you post your favorite Obama administration scandal moments in the comments section!


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Come meet the Elders.
Simply Jews - a cabal of critically undermedicated schemers.
Ah so there re a lot of delicate flowers elected to the Knesset!
No doubt, but, as in the second example at least, some of them have already gone off some...
I especially love the cyclamens....
Yep, there will be more in a month or so.
He will, no worries ;-)
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Afternoon tea to benefit Sandy Actors Theatre
Cascadia Village wants to help make local theater more accessible to hearing-impaired patrons
Sandy Actors Theatre is installing a new wheelchair lift, likely in time for its February production of 'Marvin's Room.'
With help from Cascadia Village, the theater could soon offer hearing devices for patrons, too.
Cascadia Village will hold an afternoon tea and one-act play to benefit the theater at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, in its Timberline Dining Room. The event is free to Cascadia residents and $8 for community members, with proceeds going toward hearing devices at the theater.
Sally Angelino, a resident and employee at Cascadia, said many residents enjoy live theater but have struggled to make it to Sandy theater productions without a wheelchair lift and proper hearing devices.
'We have people who will go with these two things,' Angelino said.
Sandy Actors Theatre recently received a $2,500 grant from the Clackamas County Cultural Coalition to upgrade its sound system and add hearing devices for patrons; however, the grant only covers about half of SAT's anticipated expenses.
Holly Martin, production manager for the Jan. 28 show and SAT's administrative vice president, said the theater's effort to upgrade sound systems and offer hearing devices dovetails with its longer term goal: bringing theater to those who struggle getting to productions.
Eventually, SAT hopes to offer 'theater-on-the-go.' For now, they're starting with this pilot program at Cascadia Village (there also is a performance at Avamere on Jan. 28, but it's just for residents and not a fundraiser).
'A Marriage Proposal,' the one-act play that will be featured at the tea, is a fast-paced comedy by Anton Chekhov. It was first performed in 1890.
When a wealthy man visits his neighbor to propose to the neighbor's daughter, comical misunderstandings and arguments ensue before the couple actually becomes engaged. The performance features actors Rachael Erickson, Arthur Delaney and Tim Park.
Readers Theatre Gresham, a branch of Sandy Actors Theatre, performed 'A Marriage Proposal' last fall at Portland Center for the Performing Arts.
Tea, scones and crumpets will be served during the show at Cascadia.
Cascadia Village Retirement and Assisted Community is located at 39495 Cascadia Village Drive, Sandy. For more information, call Cascadia at 503-668-0300. Donations to the theater's sound system upgrade can me made to P.O. Box 22, Sandy, OR 97055.


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15-30 Store routs Capitol
THE 15-30 Store crushed Capitol, 104-81, in the Holy Family basketball competition last weekend at the Mabolo Sports Complex.
Junlyn Helaria, Marvin Yap and Kevin Campilan helped 15-30 get back after a sluggish first half while Cidni Basubas led the team in scoring with 18 points. Kenneth Kilong-kilong chipped in 16.
Rolen Ortiz led the losing squad with 18 points while John Ortiz added 13. /CORRESPONDENT DALE G. ROSAL


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WELL, IT'S DONE ... FINALLY! I'M not sure what else we can do to this house. It's perfect, really. The kids have their space upstairs, including the game room and laundry we added two years ago (not to mention the built-in computer desk), and we have our retreat, with our sitting room above it. The Williamsons stayed in the guest suite last week; I still remember when that was our master bedroom!
I'm glad they were here to see—and enjoy—the last pieces of the puzzle put in place: the pool and outdoor kitchen. It's even better than what we saw on the plans, and it really makes the outdoor living area a great space. Even if all the outdoor areas didn't face north, the 22-foot-deep overhangs would allow us to enjoy the patio and the deck above it almost all day, year-round. Plus, the pool faces the side street, so there's plenty of privacy in addition to the favorable exposure. There's even a full bath under the outdoor stairs.
It's hard to remember what this house was like when we moved in. It wasn't much, that's for sure. The lot was 100 or so feet across, but the master plan required us to build a narrow front elevation and use the alley behind the lot for the cars and a garage. We decided on an eclectic Spanish style with some Tuscan touches (at least, that's what our architect called it) very much like the houses in old Orlando, Fla.—deep-set windows, wrought iron, exposed corbels, and that trio of arches that we've managed to carry though all the additions and remodeling projects since. Those are the kinds of things you take for granted sometimes, but they really make the house feel comfortable and tied together, like it was all built at the same time (ha! We wish).
Back then, it was a simple two-story, three-bedroom house, with one of the bedrooms over the living room and the master suite just off the foyer. Maybe 1,700 square feet, all told. No yard, just a postage-stamp concrete pad behind the kitchen and a narrow path to the garage and alley.
We've come a long way since then (in more ways than one), connecting the house and the garage with the great room and the new master suite, adding more rooms above them, and—finally—achieving nirvana with this fantastic outdoor pool area. I'd say we've got about 6,200 square feet of conditioned space now, with probably another 1,800 or so under roof, the garage, the little garden off the master bath, and now the pool. It's hard to believe we own such a grand house, especially one that started from such humble beginnings!
We had our architect, Ed Binkley, of Blood-good Sharp Buster, draw up new plans that show what our house looks like since we added the outdoor living area. He's designed all of the additions and remodeling projects we've done over the years, but we haven't seen a complete floor plan since we added the great room about seven years ago.
I can see now why Ed calls the house "introspective." Almost every room looks or turns into the courtyard. That's a function of the long, narrow lot, he says, which afforded us the space to add to the back. There was also a strict limit on what we could do to the front: nothing (according to the master plan for Baldwin Park, our neighborhood).
If you try real hard, you can see the layout of the original house along the front of the floor plan, though we've since blown out the living room with a 25-foot beamed ceiling. The gallery above is the only remnant of the bedroom that used to span that space.
Looking at the plan, the family room and outdoor living areas are almost identical in size; when we open those folding glass doors between them, it's more than 1,400 square feet of living space! And I would never have imagined having a master suite so big, but I sure wouldn't want it any different.
Upstairs, the bedrooms are all in a row, but their doors are set in from the hallway to make it less of a straight line when you look down the hall. That covered deck has become the kids' hangout (when they're not in the pool), and the balcony does a great job of shielding the sitting room over the master bedroom from the morning sun.


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Conservation Status: Least Concern.
Also known as: Cat Squirrel, Migratory Squirrel
Length: Average: 473 mm Range: 383-525 mm
Weight: Average: 520 g Range: 338-750 g
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Maggie Koerth-Baker / 11:10 am Wed, Mar 13, 2013 Lake Vostok bacteria: It's something new. No, it's not. Yes, it is, maybe. Let's just play this safe and assume that, until more samples have been collected and detailed DNA analysis has been done, the real answer to the question, "Is bacteria found in Antarctica's Lake Vostok actually new to science or just contamination from the drilling?" is "We don't really know." This is a great example of why making scientific pronouncements from the field, before you've had time to do the really in-depth analysis that goes into writing a peer-reviewed research paper, can be problematic. Right now, you've got different camps of researchers making totally contradictory claims. Who is right is, so far, anybody's guess. Read the rest SHARE / TWEET / COMMENTS Antarctica / arguments / bacteria / Lake Vostok / research / Science
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"Hollywood Squares" is getting a hip new version, a hip-hop version to be exact.
MTV2 announced plans to revamp the classic game show with an updated version called "Hip Hop Squares" that "stays true to the tic-tac-toe format of the original game show, while infusing it with some of the biggest and most charismatic personalities in Hip Hop culture today."
Some of the celebs filling in the new tic-tac-toe board include "America's Got Talent" host Nick Cannon, "Jackass" star Bam Margera and singer-songwriter Kat Graham. Peter Rosenberg, a New York hip-hop DJ, will host the show.
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The game show has existed in various incarnations; the original series hosted by Peter Marshall ran on NBC from 1966-1981. A syndicated version was put into production from 1986-1989 (with Joan Rivers as the permanent center square); it was then revived again a decade later with "DWTS" dance master Tom Bergeron as host and featuring Whoopi Goldberg as the permanent center square, airing from 1998-2004.
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In an exclusive chat with us the Singham Returns actor spoke about how his character has evolved since the last film
Ajay Devgn is all geared up to bring us the action-packed flick Singham Returns. Although the action and stunts in this one are bigger and better than the previous film, Devgn says that the makers have tried to keep it realistic. He says, "We ourselves are fed up of this people flying and that kind of action. So we wanted to keep it more real and the audience is also changing the story and the way you treat the film is also very realistic. Of course you have your highs and lows and drama but apart from that we have also kept it very real."
When asked how his character has changed this is what Devgn had to say, "Last Singham never got hurt, this Singham can get hit. That's the difference. Its like Iron Man! The last Iron Man was without the suit so the man was fighting. People are changing, you can't just show that the hero is taking over all the time."
Apart from comparing the new Singham to Iron Man Ajay also says that the basic traits have been carried on from the last Singham. He elaborates, "The way he operates is the same but the problem has changed. From a small town he has come to a big city and the difference is that in a small town you can manage things because everybody knows everybody so the way Singham operates ke FIR nahi likhega, trying to rectify people that is little difficult in Mumbai but he still operates in the same way. The drama is bigger the scale is bigger the problem is bigger because this time its Mumbai."
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FC Steaua Bucureşti will look to make it to the round of 32 for the first time since the 2006/07 UEFA Cup as Liverpool FC come to Bucharest in Group K looking for the point that will confirm their UEFA Europa League progress.
• Steaua will go through along with Liverpool if the home side win and FC Utrecht draw at home against SSC Napoli. Liverpool will progress if they avoid defeat.
Previous meetings
• Two second-half goals from David Ngog and another for Lucas saw Liverpool pull away to secure a 4-1 win when the sides met at Anfield for the second time on Matchday 1.
• The clubs met in the second round of the 2003/04 UEFA Cup, with Gérard Houllier's Reds progressing after a Harry Kewell goal gave them a 1-0 win at Anfield, following a 1-1 draw against Victor Piţurcă's men in Bucharest.
• The sides for that draw in the Romanian capital on 6 November 2003 were:
Steaua: Khomutovski, Dumitru, Răchita, Rădoi, Stoica, Aliuţă (Neaga, 73), Bostina (Pitu, 62), Răducanu, Nana Falemi, Opriţa (Neşu, 85), Mutica.
Liverpool: Dudek, Finnan, Hyypiä, Kewell, Diouf (Le Tallec, 57), Murphy, Gerrard, Riise, Traoré, Bišćan.
• Liverpool skipper Gerrard is the only player still at either club who played in that fixture.
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• Steaua have not lost in three Group K games since their trip to Anfield, picking up a win and two draws. They have also gone four games unbeaten at home in UEFA club competition, though two of those matches ended in draws.
• Liverpool are unbeaten in nine games since their 1-0 loss at Club Atlético de Madrid in last season's UEFA Europa League semi-final. That run includes two wins and two draws away from home, in which they have conceded just once.
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Yet Another: Anti-Gay GOP Lawmaker Offered Male Teen Money For Sex
Indiana State Representative Phillip Hinkle, a GOP lawmaker who voted to pass a constitutional amendment defining marriage as a man and a woman, has become the latest anti-gay Republican lawmaker to become ensnared in a gay sex scandal.
Hinkle was apparently caught trying to bribe an 18-year-old male teen he met on Craigslist after their sexual meetup turned into a sexual assault/hostage-taking situation. In his defense, Hinkle is claiming the entire thing is part of a "shakedown." His words.
The Indy Star report is must-read stuff, great work by the paper:
The emails, sent from Hinkle's publicly listed personal address, ask the young man for "a couple hours of your time tonight" and offer him cash up front, with a tip of up to $50 or $60 "for a really good time."
The email exchange is in response to the Craigslist posting in which the young man — who lists his age as 20 in the ad but says he is 18 years old — says, "I need a sugga daddy."
The young man told The Star that they met, but that he tried to leave after the man told him he was a state lawmaker. He said the lawmaker at first told him he could not leave, grabbed him in the rear, exposed himself to the young man and then later gave him an iPad, BlackBerry cellphone and $100 cash to keep quiet.
When contacted by The Star about the emails, Hinkle, a Republican who represents portions of Pike and Wayne townships, did not contest the emails but said, "I am aware of a shakedown taking place."
Asked what he meant by shakedown, Hinkle would not elaborate. He directed further questions to his attorney.
Kameryn Gibson, the young man accused of shaking down the confused politician, posted the Craigslist ad in the "Casual Encounters" section under m4m (male for male). He used his sister's email address, and the two of them deny trying to shakedown Hinkle in any way. The sister contacted the newspaper, not because she was looking for any money from Hinkle, but because she thought his actions were "creepy," and given his stature the story was newsworthy.
The best part? Make sure to read the full version on the Indy Star website — in one of the email exchanges between the two men. Hinke's message contained the signature "Sent from Phil's iPad."
Seeing as how Anthony Weiner was eviscerated for far less than trying to bed an 18-year-old, exposing himself and holding him against his will, surely this Sugga Daddy will be out of work soon.
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Exchange 2013 and Lync 2013 now have the ability to use high-resolution photos for users to view photos of their contacts and to make their own photos
available to others. Usually these photos were stored as part of the user's thumbnailPhoto
attribute in Active Directory. The recommended resolution for photos stored in the thumbnailPhoto attribute is 96 pixels by 96 pixels. In addition, the thumbnailPhoto attribute has a physical limit of 100KB, but Exchange 2010 and Lync 2010 impose a limit of 10KB. This limit was imposed to reduce the size of the Active Directory database and increase replication performance.
Lync 2013 now features a larger contact photo for meeting participants. It scales those small 96×96 pixel thumbnailPhotos up to 278×278 pixels, which results in a blurry, but still usable, photo.
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The new high-res photos used by the Wave 15 products (Exchange 2013, Lync 2013, SharePoint 2013, and Office 2013) are now stored in the user's Exchange 2013 mailbox and are accessed using Exchange Web Services (EWS). This makes a lot of sense since Exchange is installed in almost all of these environments. Lync 2013 now allows for photo sizes up to 648 pixels by 648 pixels – a 700% improvement! Just look at that handsome devil!
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The following script sample can be used to store a 648 by 648 pixel photo in Ken Myer's Exchange 2013 mailbox:
$photo = ([Byte[]] $(Get-Content -Path "C:\Photos\Ken Myer.jpg" -Encoding Byte -ReadCount 0))
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Set-UserPhoto -Identity kenmyer -Save -Confirm:$False
Exchange 2013 automatically scales this 648×648 photo for various applications. The following examples show the same hi-res photo in Office 2013 and Lync 2013 scaled to different sizes.
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Notice in the Lync 2013 example above that there's a button to allow users to edit or remove their picture. That button only lights up in Lync 2013 if the user's mailbox is hosted on an Exchange 2013 server. There is no "self-service" way to upload pictures with Exchange 2010, although it can be done from SharePoint 2010.
But before you go updating all the photos of employees in your company with new hi-res photos, you should know a few things about backward compatibility. The Set-UserPhoto cmdlet, which only exists in Exchange 2013 and is used in the script above, not only stores the hi-res photo in the user's mailbox, it also stores a 48×48 pixel version in the thumbnailPhoto AD attribute. That's half the resolution of the 96×96 recommended size and results in a terrible photo for users on Exchange 2010.
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It's interesting to note that Exchange 2010 users always use the 48×48 thumbnailPhoto attribute in AD. Lync 2013 won't look for a hi-res photo in the Exchange 2013 user's mailbox if the Lync 2013 user is on Exchange 2010. This gives a less than optimal view for the Exchange 2010 Lync user:
This is really only an issue for customers in an migration scenario, but it's worth noting. The point is that you should only update Exchange 2013 mailbox users with hi-res photos.
For more information about high resolution photos used in Lync 2013 see Configuring the Use of High-Resolution Photos in Microsoft Lync Server 2013, but please keep in mind that the script examples in that article have typos in them. The script above corrects those errors.
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6 years ago we went to Key West. Before we left, Steve proposed to me. He later said that he wanted to propose while we were there, but he just couldn't wait. To say the least, we loved it. 5 years ago we got married, and we decided to go back to Key West for our honeymoon. […]
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Amanda and Darryl's engagement session was fun, and almost included a fight with a sheep… no seriously, a sheep who was wearing a mating vest tried to steal away Amanda. The proof is below, see for yourself. Julianne
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Hahaha, I love this session and that sheep is just awesome! The BW silhouette shots just rock my socks off, lovely!
Such a sweet shoot. Love that he is wearing his uniform.
Really love the black and white chiaroscuro frame – awesome image.
This really is a special session, and the images are awesome!
love these! the way you played with light is so great.
The one by the fence where he's holding her face in his hands… just makes me want to go "D'AAWWWWWWW!!" Such an amazing, adorable moment. This while session is so beautiful- and those black and whites in the barn are breathtaking!
Super intimate session. Amanda and Darryl look so in love and just wonderful to be spending a day at the park with them, with all the animals! Great work.
Oh! The semi silhouette in black and white stopped me in my tracks, I LOVE IT!
these are incredible! the compositions are just perfection.. great work you two!
Stunning. I agree that the fence shot is stunning… so is the last swing photo. These two have a beautiful energy together, and you have captured so much of who they are together with this session. Remarkable!
Ah! I love that sheep made an appearance in this. These two are way adorable and you did a fantastic job. Those black & whites are just amazing!
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Theresa and Ryan's wedding was fun, emotional, beautiful, and… different. Of course every wedding is different, but Theresa and Ryan's wedding took place on two different days, the first half being on 12/12/12. They had a beautiful family gathering ceremony in NYC at Rockefeller Plaza in front of the tree on what is the last […]
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These photos are absolutely gorgeous! What a fun and beautiful place to have your wedding…the photos with the tree in the background are my favorites! Awesome job 🙂
on a scale of 1 to 10… i would give this a 12. what gorgeous work!
Stunning. Every bit of it. There were a few photos that stopped me in my tracks. Cheers!
The kiss in front of the Christmas tree is an unforgettable moment. Awesome moments on the dance floor, too!
Seriously, I love this wedding so much. Just the location infront of the Rockefeller Tree is just an amazing thought. You guys killed it today.
Whoa, what a location!
OMG .. I would die to shoot a wedding in NYC. So cool to see the people in the street taking photos of the couple as well 🙂
such an awesome and unique wedding! that tree is the most perfect backdrop.
They look SOO happy!!! Gorgeous work!
What a romantic wedding, and such a fun reception… And you captured it perfectly!
These are some breathtaking portraits of the bride and groom, Julianne! <3
Wow! This wedding is amazing! The story.. the pictures.. the couple. Whenever I think of 12-12-12 I will always remember this post! Beautiful!
So GOOD! The shots of them with the Christmas tree, the portraits, the fun dancing shots…love this wedding, Markows!
It was such a beautiful event! From shopping for the dresses to taking all 3 of her children home with me after the reception! I feel blessed to be part of such love! I think Julianne said it best when she said words cannot describe the chemistry! Thank you T & Ryan for having me be such a big part of one of the most important days of your life! xoxoxo


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Serena Williams: I Wanted to Look Like Venus
She may be the world's top female tennis player, but she's had some low moments.
-Kathryn H. Cusimano
Serena Williams is one of the world's top athletes, but even she can get a little insecure. She's bested her sister Venus on the tennis court, but Serena said there is something she's always envied: her sister's figure.
"I'm super-curvy. I have big boobs and this massive butt. [Venus is] tall and she's like a model and she fits everything," Serena recently told Harper's Bazaar about her big sister.
"I was growing up, wanting to be her, wanting to look like her, and I was always fitting in her clothes, but then one day I couldn't," Serena added. "I was 23 when I realized that I wasn't Venus. She's totally different."
Serena said she's learned to embrace her curvy, athletic body – and how could she not? It's helped her earn 27 grand slam titles. We'd take that over model figures any day. (People)


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Best Endurance Saddle under 600 or 700 Looking for an endurance saddle under 600 or 700. Whats the best brands and sites to work with? I would like it to be light weight, which i think is a standard for a saddle marked for endurance :P thanks for any imput. |
I bought a used big horn endurance saddle(18lbs) and reinsman pad for $300 shipped off eBay. I had the western version and loved it. So far I've only trail ridden in it and no issues. Maybe one day I can upgrade:) Posted via Mobile Device |
. I agree with the bighorn, but you will have to look for used to meet that price level. Used ones maybe also look at National Bridle, Tucker or Sharon Sayer For a new one, Abetta and Sycamore Creek Saddle are the only ones I can think of for under 600.00 to 700.00 when new that are any good. Stay away from Hilason, King Series, Silver King, Royal King, Neutron, Trekker, Double T, Triple T and the no name and Package Saddle Deals :wink: . |
Likely you are going to have to look for something used in that price range.. so when you find a saddle that catches your eye, use the internet to your advantage to look for reviews. While no single saddle works for every horse or every person, if the majority of the reviews are sketchy, you know you will want to pass. Wintec is another brand that offers lightweight saddles in that price range, but they are english-based or aussie-based, which I don't think is what you were looking for. |
Try Thorowgood saddles. Posted via Mobile Device |
My western style ( no horn), western fenders, is for sale. It's from National Bridle. I bo't it used in good condition and it was too small for my TWH. The tree size is correct, I hadn't realized how broad he is. It has aluminum stirrups. Leather and cordura and around 20lbs. Similar to the Big Horn. |
I bought this one and it fits my horse great. Since it is not adjustable, you would have to look closely at the sizes and see if you think it will work for you. 15 pounds. Abetta Endurance Saddle - Statelinetack.com |
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I should add that the Abetta is adequate for my purposes, but I doubt that it would be a serious competition saddle. There is nothing wrong with it but I don't see the serious competitors using them either. The wide worked out well for my fat girl. |
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Donaji & the Magical Poncho
This is the story of a fearless girl and her encounter with the wicked cold wind god
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A Slender parody made for Newgrounds Halloween 2012 Spooktacular.
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Bryant's 40 not enough as Lakers fall to Pacers
The pretty Mike D'Antoni system got a reality check Tuesday night against an Indiana Pacers team leading the NBA in field-goal percentage defense.
And when the game needed to be decided by a pretty play, it was Pacers guard George Hill who blew past Pau Gasol and his tendinitis-stricken knees and lofted a layup in before Dwight Howard could come over to block it. The Pacers won, 79-77, with Hill's basket falling with a 10th of a second left in the game — overcoming Kobe Bryant's tying 3-pointer with 24.5 seconds left.
Bryant scored 40 points when no one else in the game scored more than Hill's 19. But Bryant had 10 turnovers, one shy of his career high, and played 44 minutes despite flu-like symptoms earlier in the day.
Bryant shot 12 of 28 from the field, which was great compared to his teammates. The Lakers were at 28 percent late in the third quarter and trailed, 55-42. They rallied within one point with 7:00 to play on a Bryant 3-pointer but fell back down to 29.2 percent down the stretch and behind on the scoreboard, 74-66.
"It was just awful," D'Antoni said. "Bad shooting."
The worst shooting game for any NBA team this season was Charlotte's 29.1 percent at Oklahoma City. Indiana came in allowing just 40.8 percent field-goal shooting to opponents this season.
Gasol came home from his tumultuous road trip and had the ignominy of having five shots blocked — making only two. He still played the last half of the fourth quarter for D'Antoni and did contribute some free throws. He then passed up a 15-foot jumper and fed Howard for a dunk and 74-74 tie with 1:56 to play.
But the Lakers wound up further positioning injured point guard Steve Nash well to play the role of savior with their inability to learn D'Antoni's stylish offensive ways quickly. The Lakers wound up at 31.6 percent field-goal shooting for the game — the bench going 2 for 15 — and it didn't help that Howard (3 for 12 on free throws) and Metta World Peace missed four consecutive foul shots down the stretch.
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