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Used Car Review
2007-2013 Chevrolet Suburban: Used Car Review
With the first Suburban Carryall wagon dating all the way back to 1935, no model name can claim a longer lineage. The 2007-2013 Chevrolet Suburban is available in two series, 1500 and 2500. For 2007, both receive a stiffer, fully-boxed frame, switch to rack-and-pinion steering for improved control, and get wider front and rear tracks for greater stability. Both versions can tote up to nine passengers or 137 cubic feet of cargo with the second- and third-row seats folded. Outside, 2007-2013 Suburbans sport sleeker sheet metal and more-aerodynamic wraparound fascias, while inside they offer a more refined interior with improved materials and more comfortable seats. Both rear-drive and 4WD models are offered on both series.
There is no badging delineating 1500 and 2500 Suburbans. Although the 2500 has the same exterior dimensions as the 1500, the 2500 weighs 400-800 pounds more and has beefier axles, brakes and other chassis hardware to handle bigger tasks. The 2500 model runs 8-lug wheels and multi-leaf rear springs compared to the 1500's passenger-car wheels and rear coil suspension, and offers another 600-1000 lbs of payload capacity over the 1500. Also the 2500 has a bigger fuel tank: 39 gallons compared to the 31.5-gal tank in 1500 models.
Why You Want It
The Chevy Suburban is a "yes-I-can" utility, big enough to carry up to nine passengers AND their gear. Its cargo capacity exceeds that of many minivans, plus its towing capacity of up to 8100 lbs on 1500 models and 9700 lbs on 2500s is hard to beat. If you are looking for one vehicle that can carry it all, the Suburban is a good bet. The 2007-2013 Suburban comes standard with a full suite of safety systems, including OnStar automatic crash notification, 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front and side airbags, tire-pressure monitoring, and from 2008-on, roof-mounted head-curtain airbags that deploy in a rollover. A back-up camera, sonar rear park assist and side blind-zone alert systems are also available.
Notable Features and Options
The Suburban 1500 is available in three trim levels: base LS, mid-level LT and luxury LTZ, while the heftier Suburban 2500 only comes in LS or LT trim. On both 1500 and 2500 Suburbans, LS standard fare includes OnStar, a split front bench seat with fold-down armrest and power driver's seat, A/C with both front- and second-row controls, cruise control, a leather-wrapped tilt wheel, keyless remote entry, alloy wheels, and an 8-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with steering-wheel controls. Also standard are a trailer-hitch receiver, split fold-down second- and third-row seats, security system, trip computer, rear defroster, rear wiper/washer, auto-dimming rearview mirror, a compass, outside temperature display, intermittent wipers, automatic headlamps, and power windows, mirrors and door locks.
Moving up to LT trim adds standard fog lamps, rear-seat audio controls and power front bucket seats. But it also is available with a host of optional features the LS doesn't offer, such as a power rear liftgate, turn-signal indicator mirrors, sonar backup sensors, a sunroof, navigation, automatic A/C, rear-seat entertainment system, heated leather seats with memory, power front passenger seat, premium 9-speaker audio system and rain-sensing wipers.
Only the Suburban 1500 series is available with LTZ trim, which adds such standard items as leather seats, navigation system, larger wheels, Autoride adjustable shock-absorber damping, auto-leveling suspension, auto A/C, back-up camera, Homelink garage-door opener, heated front seats with memory, heated rear seats, adjustable pedals, rain-sensing wipers, ultrasonic reverse sensing and a limited-slip differential.
Optional is a Z71 Off Road package that adds an off-road suspension with high-pressure gas shocks, 18-inch on/off-road tires, skid plates, a high-capacity air cleaner, auto-locking differential and front recovery hooks. Z71 equipped trucks get a different look too. Z71 cosmetic upgrades include large body-color wheel flares, chrome tubular running boards, and an aggressive front fascia with chrome grille insert, plus leather seats and brushed metal trim inside.
Other popular Suburban options include power adjustable pedals, a Bose premium audio system, power retractable running boards, a sunroof, a heated steering wheel, and a remote start system that allows owners to remotely start and warm up the engine on frigid winter mornings or cool down the interior on a blazing summer day in the driveway from the comfort of home.
Model Milestones
2008: Head curtain airbags become standard. StabiliTrak and 6-speed automatic transmission now standard on 2500 models.
2009: A 6-speed automatic transmission replaces 4-speed on 1500 models. Optional back-up camera display in rearview mirror. OnStar 8.0 with turn by turn navigation, stolen vehicle slowdown and destination download debuts. Bluetooth connectivity with hands-free calling is available. NavTraffic feature added to XM. Side blind-zone alert now optional on LTZ. Second display screen optional for third-row seats. Fuel-saving 3.08:1 rear axle available with 5.3-liter V8 on 2WD models. Optional HD towing package with 3.42:1 rear axle. New integrated trailer brake controller. LTZ adds heated and cooled 12-way power leather front seats, Centerpoint Surround-sound Bose audio system, brushed-metal steering-wheel trim plate, a rear hitch cover and other trim upgrades. New LT luxury package includes heated second-row seats, Bose audio, power liftgate, and more.
2010: USB outlet added to console on all models. LT adds tri-zone A/C, power adjustable pedals, remote start, ultrasonic rear park assist, Bose 9-speaker premium audio and heavy-duty locking rear differential. Single-speed transfer case made standard on 4WDs, 2-speed is optional.
2011: Towing package includes an integrated trailer brake controller.
2012: New hard-drive navigation radio with USB port. Heated seats added to LT and heated steering wheel to LTZ. Electronic trailer sway control and hill-start assist now standard. Side blind zone alert now standard on LTZ.
2013: Powertrain grade braking now available in normal transmission mode.
Engines and Performance
All 2007-2013 Suburbans are powered by small-block Chevy V8s. Standard fare on 1500 models is a 5.3-liter V8 with 310-320 horsepower and variable valve timing. Many 2007-2008 5.3-liter V8s are E85 capable, which means they can operate on regular unleaded gasoline, clean-burning E85 ethanol or any combination of the two. A yellow fuel filler cap and an E85 sticker inside the fuel filler door are your clues. However, because E85 has a lower energy content than gasoline, using it will cause fuel mileage to drop by about 25%. The 5.3-liter engine also features active fuel management, a cylinder-deactivation system that shuts down four of the eight cylinders when coasting or highway cruising under light load to save fuel. The 2007-2009 Suburban 1500 is also available with a 366-hp 6.0-liter V8 with variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation, however it is not E85 capable.
The heavier-duty 2500 series models come standard with a 352-hp 6.0-liter V8 with variable valve timing, but no cylinder deactivation system. The 2007-2009 models run on unleaded gasoline only, but from 2010-on, it is E85 capable.
The 2007-2008 Suburban 1500 and 2007 Suburban 2500 come standard with a 4-speed automatic transmission. A more-efficient, wide-ratio 6-speed transmission is used on all later models, featuring a lower first gear for good launch performance and two overdrive ratios for improved highway fuel economy. A tap-up/tap-down gear selection on the column shifter gives the driver easier manual gear control for grades and a tow/haul mode offers the driver improved control of transmission shift points when dealing with heavy loads.
In a May 2007 test of a 2007 Suburban 1500 LTZ 4WD model with the 6.0-liter V8 and 4-speed automatic, Car and Driver magazine reeled off 7.6-second 0-60 and 15.8-second ¼-mile times. However, the observed fuel economy for the 3-ton utility was a meager 10 mpg. Truck Trend magazine later tested a 2008 Suburban 2500 LT 4WD model with the 6.0-liter V8 and new 6-speed automatic, netting 7.8-second 0-60 and 16.1-second ¼-mile test results.
Recalls, Safety Ratings and Warranties
The following safety recalls have been issued by NHTSA regarding the 2007-2013 Chevrolet Suburban:
2007-2009: Models equipped with the optional "hot shot" heated windshield washer system may experience a short circuit which can overheat the washer system's electronic module, possibly resulting in a fire. Fix is for dealer to disable and remove the feature.
2009: Water may enter the fuel system control module, causing hard starting and stalling. Dealer to replace defective modules.
2012: Steering gear shaft may fracture, causing loss of steering control. Dealer to replace defective gears.
2013: The interlock device between the steering column and transmission may be faulty. Ignition could be turned off without transmission being put in Park position, allowing vehicle to roll away and crash. Dealer to inspect and replace faulty steering columns.
IIHS did not crash test the 2007-2013 Chevy Suburban, hence no ratings from that insurance company testing organization. In NHTSA testing, the 2007-2009 and 2011-2013 Chevy Suburban 1500 received the top 5-star rating for driver and passenger front impact performance as well as side impact performance, plus a 3-star rollover rating. NHTSA did not rate the 2007-2014 Suburban 2500.
From 2007 to 2013 the Chevrolet Suburban featured a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty with free roadside assistance, 6-year/100,000-mile corrosion perforation warranty, and 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage.
A Chevrolet Certified Used Suburban can be no more than five years old or have more than 75,000 miles on the odometer. Each Certified Used Suburban undergoes a 172-point inspection. Those that pass receive a 12-month/12,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty plus whatever remains on the transferable original 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage. Also included is a new 2-year/24,000-mile maintenance plan and roadside assistance.
Word on the Web
Consumerreports.org ironically referred to the Suburban as an extended length Tahoe. It gave the Suburban average reliability scores, and criticized the big utility for vague steering, cumbersome handling and an uncomfortable third-row seat. CR did, however, give the Suburban good marks for towing ability, a cargo hold bigger than most minivans and good interior quality and comfortable seats. It managed 14 mpg with the standard 5.3-liter V8, which it called adequate.
Carcomplaints.com reported high incidence of excessive oil consumption with the 5.3-liter V8, dashboard cracking and peeling chrome finish on the inside door release handles on 2007 models.
Competitive Set
Ford Expedition EL: Stretching 15 inches longer than the standard Expedition, the EL model replaced the titanic Excursion after 2005. While its third-row seat space is more generous than the Suburban's, the Expedition EL comes up short on cargo room. The Expedition's independent rear suspension, however, rides better than the Suburban's live rear axle setup.
Toyota Sequoia: Toyota's biggest SUV is based on the Tundra full-size pickup and is a perennial class winner for full-size SUV initial quality in J.D. Power surveys. While it doesn't have as much passenger or cargo space as the Suburban, the Sequoia can tow up to 7400 lbs and now comes standard with trailer sway control. The standard 310-hp 4.6-liter V8 is ample, and the optional 381-hp 5.7-liter V8 delivers entertaining performance. Beginning in 2012, adaptive cruise control is available.
Nissan Armada: Sharing most mechanicals except its independent coil-spring rear suspension with the big Titan pickup, the beefy Armada will tow up to 9100 lbs, and has seats for eight passengers. However, its shorter overall length results in a maximum cargo capacity some 40 cubic feet less than the Suburban's.
AutoTrader Recommendations
Unless you are a die-hard Ford fan, the Suburban is pretty much in a class of its own in the large utility segment. The trucks enjoy a high resale value. Our preference is for 2009-or-later models, due to reports of excessive oil consumption on 2007 models, and the fact that most 2007-2008 1500 models came with the less-efficient 4-speed automatic transmission and not the more flexible and fuel-efficient 6-speed unit. It's best to avoid customized trucks with modified suspension or oversized aftermarket wheels. Always get a car history report before you buy.


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Our Theory - "The End"
Artist Bio:
Our Theory is a French rock/post-hardcore band that was born in 2011 from the minds of Bastien Berhault (singer) and Mehdi Major (guitar/vocals). They were joined later by Damien Bauthamy (guitar, ex-Borderline), Thomas Pain (Drums) and Yoann Andrieux (bass). Our Theory has for mission to give a kick to the French music scene with a mix of tension and restlessness that is characteristic of post hardcore, along with its intensive melodies. With a pure, melodic and deep voice from their singer, strong rhythms and intensive riffs, they create an intensive tension on each of their tracks.
Shortly after getting together, they were getting noticed in the scene and their success keeps growing day after day! Stage wise, the band already had the chance to play in France and Europe and share the stage with bands such as Young Guns, Memphis May Fire, Escape The Fate, There For Tomorrow, Eyes Set To Kill, Of Mice & Men, Devil Sold His Soul and Closure in Moscow. Their début album "Collapse" is out since September the 30th and features Bert from Chunk! No Captain Chunk! and Edward Gibbs ex singer in Devil Sold His Soul. Considering what has already been achieved so far and so fast, Our Theory is a band to follow very closely!
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10 Ways to Stuff Your Face with Asparagus
Out of all the spring vegetables to fawn over, asparagus might be my favorite. It's a versatile veggie: You can easily throw it in the oven with some olive oil, salt, and pepper, or you can get a little fancier by turning it into a purée or adding it to a frittata. Whichever way you prefer our verdant friend, remember that the season doesn't last long!
Here are 10 ways to gobble up all the asparagus you can get your hands on in the coming weeks. We've got you covered for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
I'm a big fan of using simple recipes to highlight asparagus, as seen in the asparagus with eggs and Parmesan, and the grilled asparagus with bacon. That said, I like the idea of spring entertaining with things like Emma's delightful-lookin' asparagus and prosciutto crostini.
What's your favorite way to take advantage of asparagus season?
- Boiled Egg, Seared Asparagus & Pickled Onion Sandwich
- Asparagus with Eggs and Parmesan
- Pork Stir-Fry with Asparagus and Sugar Snap Peas
- Asparagus & Prosciutto Crostini
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The Bell corruption trial began Thursday with prosecutors depicting six former council members as greedy operators who schemed to collect outsized salaries by serving on various government boards that did nothing.
But attorneys for the former officials portrayed them as helpless pawns. They claim former City Administrator Robert Rizzo controlled the city and was the mastermind of the alleged corruption.
Ronald Kaye, attorney for former Councilman George Cole, went as far as to say the council members were "in a cocoon" and that Rizzo "didn't let them know what was going on in the city."
FULL COVERAGE: Bell corruption trial
The opening statements offer a preview to the much-anticipated trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Prosecutors insist the six council members were active participants in draining the city's treasury by giving themselves salaries that topped $100,000 a year.


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We trust that our Chicago gals have an amazing sense of style, and pulling together an outfit for a special night is nothing you can't handle. But, seeing as to how it's summer, and we're all about chilling out, why not give your sartorial brain the night off? We'll cover you.
Because your next summer date deserves a killer outfit—one that projects the perfect combination of comfort, fun, and flirtation. We styled three just such looks for your shopping pleasure, and a click-through is all it takes to make them yours. Leave this one to us (it is what we do, after all), and start your next summer date relaxed and ready to capture your companion's full attention. Go get 'em, tiger.


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Looking for a present for a genealogist? The OGS/Dundurn Genealogist's Reference Series has five books which wouldn't have been a gift last year as they all have a 2010 publication date. In alphabetical order by author:
Conserving, Preserving, and Restoring Your Heritage
A Professional's Advice
By Kennis Kim
Genealogical Standards of Evidence
A Guide for Family Historians
By Brenda Dougall Merriman
Crime and Punishment in Upper Canada
A Researcher's Guide
By Janice Nickerson
Publish Your Family History
Genealogy and the Law in Canada
By Dr. Margaret Ann Wilkinson
By Dr. Margaret Ann Wilkinson
Preserving Your Heritage in a Book
By Greg Ioannou and Susan Yates
They each be ordered from the Ontario Genealogical Society or Dundurn Press at the cover price of $19.99, or at a substantial discount from amazon.ca and chapters/indigo.ca.
I'll be reviewing at least some of them on the blog as other things permit. Keep coming back, or sign up for email notifications of all blog postings or the RSS feed.


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Ideas from 1923 for making your home place look and function better
These five steps to a convenient and attractive home place are from a 1923 Agriculture textbook, (The New Agriculture for High Schools by Kary Cadmus Davis, Ph, D.) Dr. Davis's five steps are listed below in the order that they should be undertaken:
1. Clean up the place and put it in order as much as you can.
2. Study the current situation and think how it could be improved by re-planning or by adding new features.
3. Carry out the proposed improvements.
4. Add trees, shrubs and other plants to shade, beautify, delineate, and disguise.
5. Install modern conveniences.
Dr. Davis was writing about the improvement of a farm's home place, which would include barns, barnyards, chicken house, orchard, house, etc. However, his steps could be applied to any sort or size of home, anywhere.
I like his recommendation to make the most of what is there, first. Before you start spending money, put some elbow grease into it and really clean up the place. That can be a big improvement!
The "re-planning" he mentions in step 2 might include some "re-purposing", as we say today -- that is, simply thinking about the best way to use what you have to meet your needs and to improve the appearance of the place where you live.
I've watched Mennonite families set up farming operations in old farm buildings that weren't in the best of shape. It is interesting that they proceed much as outlined above.
First, they clean up the place, get the grass mowed, take care of the fences, nail down the loose boards, etc. Then, as money permits, they add the most necessary improvements first.
In the case of one of our Mennonite neighbors, he built a big machine shed for his tractor repair business as soon as they moved in. The old house looked pretty rough for a few years, but now they have put vinyl siding on it, and are in the process of building on a few rooms.
The modern conveniences that Dr. Davis suggested for step 5 were running water, bathroom equipment, electric lights and irrigation. That was in 1923. We think of most of those as necessities 85 years later!
In 2007, the modern conveniences we'd like might be a refrigerator with ice and water in the door, a home theater, or a hot tub. They're not necessities and everyone doesn't have them, but they'd be nice. I imagine that Dr. Davis would like us pay cash for our modern conveniences rather than purchasing them on credit, too.
The benefits of home improvement? Dr. Davis lists three:
1. For the members of the family -- better satisfaction with home surroundings, improvement and conservation of health, a valuable education for its younger members.
2. For the community -- good example.
3. For the place itself -- enhanced value.
Source: The New Agriculture for High Schools, by Kary Cadmus Davis, Ph.D. (Cornell). Published in Philadelphia by the J.B. Lippincott Company, in 1923. From the chapter titled "Improvement Projects" (p. 303).


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posted by David Adams on Tue 11th Oct 2011 20:08 UTC, submitted by lucas_maximus
Microsoft has unveiled a website aimed at raising awareness of browser security by comparing the ability of Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome to withstand attacks from malware, phishing, and other types of threats. Your Browser Matters gives the latest versions of Firefox and Chrome a paltry 2 and 2.5 points respectively out of a possible score of 4. Visit the site using the IE 9, however, and the browser gets a perfect score. IE 7 gets only 1 point, and IE 6 receives no points at all. The site refused to rate Apple's Safari browser in tests run by The Register.


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The Graduate Program in the Department of Nursing at Bloomsburg University is recognized as a leading accredited program. We are known for both academic excellence and for facilitating the adult learner to achieve their professional goals.
The progressive, challenging curricula — along with distinguished experienced faculty — provide vital knowledge and skills to develop competence in the multifaceted roles of advanced nursing practice.
The curricula is offered in a blended program format, with core courses being offered in an online format while clinical courses in each specialty are offered face-to-face on the campus of Bloomsburg University (except for the nurse anesthesia program where clinical and specialty courses are offered on the Geisinger Medical Center campus).
Graduate students employ leadership behaviors as they engage in responsive, accountable, and autonomous practice designed to meet the needs of society.
BU's Master of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Adult Gerontology Primary Care and Family Nurse Practitioner programs are fully approved by the Pennsylvania State Boards of Nursing. Graduates of these programs are eligible to apply for certification by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. The Nurse Anesthesia Program is approved by the Council on Accreditation for Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
The RN to MSN curriculum at Bloomsburg University is designed for the experienced registered nurse who has either a diploma or associate degree in nursing, and who seeks a high-quality program that efficiently meets their need to obtain an MSN degree in a timely manner. Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential, motivation, specific career goals and an excellent academic record. The RN to MSN curriculum incorporates adult learning principles and provides nurses with the opportunity to obtain advanced level preparation in nursing science. A student interested in pursuing an RN to M.S.N. program can choose one of the following options of the M.S.N.: Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, and Community Health.
Applicants must meet all admission requirements for the selected graduate program. Placement occurs according to the Bloomsburg University articulation model. A student makes application directly to the Graduate School with the appropriate fees.
This option recognizes nurses who are already certified and practicing as a CRNA, CRNP or CNM by offering credit for clinical accomplishment and enables these nurses to complete core competencies of an advanced nurse without needing to repeat clinical requirements.
This option recognizes nurses who are already certified and practicing as a Certified School Nurse by offering credit for clinical accomplishment and enables these nurses to complete core competencies of an advanced nurse without needing to repeat clinical requirements.
Bloomsburg University's Department of Nursing has been re-awarded the Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship (AENT) grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources, and Services Administration Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship (AENT) Program. BU's nursing department is among a group of 65 schools from across the country receiving an AENT award.


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In theory, yes, that could happen, and there's nothing preventing it from happening, but code is supposed to choose judges that won't do that - kinda nullifying it as a problem.Pwolf wrote:So, would you consider my hypothetical situation fair then?BasharOfTheAges wrote: To be fair, each judge's scale is personal preference for everything. You shouldn't score by formula, it renders the human aspect worthless.
Everyone prioritizes things that contribute to those broad categories differently. That's what makes judges unique. Personal enjoyment plays a factor in how harshly you focus on perceived flaws under the categories laid out, and things like Originality (of your finished product, not of your source choices, that's just stupid) can heavily influence how you rate it.
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Book and CD-ROM. All you need to become an Amateur Radio Operator!
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Get your FIRST ham radio license!
Discover the excitement of ham radio. The Amateur Radio Service offers a unique mix of public service, technology and experimenting with electronics–all with an emphasis on fun. Some hams use their skills to provide communications during emergencies and disasters when all else fails. Others enjoy talking to people across the country and around the globe, participating in local contests and building experiments. The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual will guide you as you get started in the hobby–as you select your equipment, set-up your first station and make your first contact.
Use this book to study for your license exam. Every page presents information you will need to pass the exam and become an effective operator. You'll cover small sections at a time:
At the end of the book, you'll find the entire Technician Question Pool.
NEW! Practice Exam Software included. This book includes the ARRL Exam Review CD-ROM (requires Microsoft Windows). Use it with your book to review the study material. Take randomly-generated practice exams using questions from the actual examination question pool. You won't have any surprises on exam day!
With this guide as a reference-you'll be on the air in no time! You'll turn to it again and again as you begin your journey into the exciting world of Amateur Radio.
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From the very beginning of the campaign, this year's Operation Sunshine donations have been tracking significantly ahead of previous years. And then on Christmas Eve, the word went out: Operation Sunshine had gone over its goal of raising $65,000 for children in struggling families.
From the very beginning of the campaign, this year's Operation Sunshine donations have been tracking significantly ahead of previous years. And then on Christmas Eve, the word went out: Operation Sunshine had gone over its goal of raising $65,000 for children in struggling families.
Operation Sunshine is an O-D charity that provides aid to local families through the Rescue Mission of Utica, The Neighborhood Center, Catholic Charities of Oneida and Madison Counties, Catholic Charities of Herkimer County and the Salvation Army of Utica.
About 1,300 families received some form of aid from Operation Sunshine this holiday season. For those families, meeting goal means that the agencies providing them with toys, clothes and food didn't have to scrape by during Christmas and the weeks to come.
To achieve goal in time for Christmas was a wonderful gift from this generous community.
There are many people who made such a feat possible. Here are some we would like to thank:
Al Pulaski. He has become known as "Santa Al" in his years-long effort through local cable companies to coordinate the Operation Sunshine toy drive. In more recent years he has been assisted in this effort by his wife, Linda, of Time-Warner. She and others at T-W have been invaluable in collecting/storing toys for this campaign.
Bill Keeler and WIBX (Townsquare Media). Keeler needs to be commended for outstanding efforts to gather toys. He has done this
for several years now, and always manages to come up with a new
This year, he added an on-air auction to raise money to buy toys. He also reached out to Tom Heiland and Utica Mack, which provided a truck for the collection. Kudos to both and all who helped.
Scot Hayes from New York Sash. He's the guy behind the traditional Teddy Bear Toss, held annually at the Utica Memorial Auditorium during a Utica College hockey game. This year, more than 3,500 stuffed bears and other animals were collected. Let's not fail to mention UC and hockey coach Gary Heenan, who suggested this thing after seeing it done in Canada.
An annual $5,000 donation from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield for the Utica Region finally tipped the scale well over the goal. Excellus has made the donation every year since 2005.
Moe's and hoopla! Frozen Yogurt in North Utica held Operation Sunshine nights to support the holiday campaign.
Finally, there are the many community residents — some of whose names appear regularly as OPSUN donors.
They are the backbone of the campaign, without whom the goal could not be met. Some names appear more than once as they continue to make donations throughout the campaign.
Thank you all and have a happy new year!


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Lena Dunham's pro-doin' it with Obama (voting that is!) ad has made me fall a little bit in love with her and conservatives shoot a little bit of irate steam out of their ears. But no GOP'er freaked out more hilariously than Minnesota Republican party deputy chair Kelly Fenton, who reminded us today that Dunham's ad was brought to you by our 1978 enemies in Russia. And Satan.
Yes, Satan himself, the Prince of Darkness, the Great Deceiver, Lucifer, the Adversary, Leviathan, the Sultan of Swat, the GREAT BAMBINO* is working hand-in-hand with Russia, Barack Obama, Lena Dunham, and, oh, let's just say Snidley Whiplash to bring you a fun, cheeky ad encouraging young people to vote.
Fenton has since deleted the Tweet, but not before Buzzfeed's Rosie Gray grabbed a screen shot.
Minnesota, I love you, but please turn off whatever spigot you've left open from the NUTTY CONSPIRACY THEORIST LADY reservoir. Michele Bachmann and Kelly Fenton are terribly entertaining, but they're also hurting America. Like Russia. Or Satan.
*THE GREAT BAMBINO is actually Babe Ruth's nickname, not Satan's.


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Photoshop (Designing Women) Madness
Yes, it's March again and you know what that means -- Designing Women! We decided to skip all the bad stuff this month and go with an all-star line-up of wonderful works including self portraits from * Gemma Roberts, * Anne Pogoda, * Katherine Dinger, * Suzanne van Pelt, * Anna Steinbauer, and * Emily Warren! If these ladies aren't inspiring, you'd better check your pulse! February 25, 2012


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(LOS ANGELES) — Los Angeles cops are on the hunt for two suspects who held 14 people hostage at gunpoint at a Nordstrom's store late Thursday night, but vanished as police surrounded the store and shopping center.
Police received a call shortly after 11 p.m. alerting them that there were gunmen in the Nordstrom Rack store at the Promenade at Howard Hughes Center, in Westchester, Calif., officers said Friday.
By the time police arrived, one suspect could be seen outside the store but he quickly slipped inside, according to Lt. Steve Lurie of the Los Angeles Police Department.
"The first officer who arrived saw at least one suspect, but he disappeared inside the store when police got there," Lurie said.
Police surrounded the store and shopping area. After 45 minutes, the SWAT team from the LAPD entered into the store and found 13 women and one man in the store room and bathroom of the store, according to police.
The suspects had already fled the premises, police believe.
One of the hostages had been stabbed and another had been sexually assaulted during the robbery, according to Lurie. Both individuals were taken to a nearby hospital.
Police in Culver City, Calif., found an empty white SUV that they believe is connected to the crime.
"We are searching the area for suspects," Officer Chris No of the LAPD said.
Police are focusing on two locations in the city for the two suspects, but would give no further details.
Police did not know if money or merchandise was taken from the store.
The movie theater at the Promenade shopping complex was put on lockdown during the hostage situation and patrons were held there for more than six hours, according to ABC News station KABC. They were allowed to watch free movies during the incident.
"It was just like shocking, because you come out and they're like, 'Uh, you can't leave to your cars because if you go outside, there's a possibility you're going to get shot because they have high-powered rifles at Nordstroms,'" moviegoer Logan Kelly told KABC.
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Brest is a border town in the south-west corner of Belarus, near Terespol in Poland.
Get in
Train, car, bus connections are with the local town on the Polish side, Terespol.
By plane
Atlant Soyuz (Russian Airline) recently started direct service from Moscow. Tickets are ~$175 round-trip. It is 2hr40min flight. Here is the website of the airline: http://www.atlant-soyuz.ru/en/?switch_site=1
You can also fly to Minsk and take the train to Brest ($10-30) that runs every 2-3 hours and lasts about 4-5 hours. One can also fly to Warsaw and take the train (5-6 hours) that runs 3 times a day ($40-60).
By train
See Belarus. Get out: the customs control in the Brest train station is not very obvious. About an hour or so before the train leaves, you'll see people waiting at a railing next to some glass walls which look they open up to some rather bland and unused empty room. They look a bit like people waiting for arrivals at an airport, except that it's not obvious who they are waiting for. In fact, they are waiting for the customs office to open. If you're trying to leave Belarus, then join the queue a good deal of time before your train leaves. If you arrive only ten minutes before the train leaves, chances are good that the train will leave without you, not because the queue is too long, but just because the rules are strict.
By car
See Belarus. There are six control lines of various sorts at the crossing. Allow something like 2 hours to get through them all.
Confusing transport system. Even locals can have trouble getting around on a bus.
By boat
Get around
Transport within Brest city is very regular, with many different bus route through the city, and also regular trolley-buses through the city. Taxis are also easy to order and "mashrutkas" (Private minivan taxis that follow bus routes) also operate throughout the city. The main attractions are all within walking distance.
There is a museum, where you can learn about fight between attacking Germans and defending Soviets. There is also small part about Polish defenders of this place, who were attacked earlier by Germans and Soviets. The history of Brest Fortress is complicated, as you can see, and worth learning.
There are many shops and boutiques on Sovetskaya street, which sell all kinds of products from fishing gear to real designer wear. Smaller shops are dotted around the town centre and there is a big "TSUM"- Central Department Store on Moskovskaya street.
Hotel Belarus 6, Shevchenko blvd. Central location, several blocks away from river Muhovetz. Rooms can run anywhere between $30-70/night for foreign citizens. Belorussian citizens still enjoy lower rates.
Stay safe
Belarus has a low rate of crime, and mostly the atmosphere is very friendly even on big celebrations (when everyone is drunk) :)
Try not to wander off too far at night.
Never use taxi travel at night time. Busses will not run after 11.30 so you would need a taxi.
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Are...you quoting her or is this a show song lyric?
You planner, you.
Love your avatar and sig, Mugen! are these subliminal tactics to make me love Pearl above all else?
I see....if I may, one crazy idea floating in my head would be a game focusing on Samus as a bounty hunter...
HOWEVER, she would be forced to team up with Captain Falcon. Throw in F-Zero segments, Metroid segments, segments combining the two.....yeah okay, dumb pipe dream is dumb. :P
I'm curious, what would be the next story step for the series, based on whatever game is supposed to be last?
Ooh I think I know what you're talking about, based on this one review I saw.
Basicially Samus is in this area with lava, and needs to activate to the right suit in order to survive the heat. Adam says no, but usually he bans weapons to prevent over destruction and/or hurting his men. However here the use wasn't frivolous, it was to make sure Samus LIVED.
Wait a minute, wasn't the writing of Other M done by Sakamoto? One of the main guys on the very first Metroid? :O
But Mac got a wii title after his last game was like Super Punch-Out for the SNES. Unless one wants to count Captain Rainbow.
It's unforunate, as Metroid occupies a nice niche for Nintendo - shooter/explorerer adventure game with sci-fi elements and darker themes than in Mario, Kirby, or Pokemon. Plus female protagonist too.
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Painting Workshops - SA Whale Centre Summer School Holiday Program 2017
Join us this Summer school holidays for our 'PAINTING WORKSHOPS' school holiday sessions.
Kids will make their very own marine artwork, under the guidance of Wendy from Ocean St Studio and the South Australian Whale Centre team! Workshops will be run undercover on Warland Reserve, next to the Rotary Art Show marquee.
Sessions run two times daily 1:30pm and 2:30pm, on Tuesday 17 January, Thursday 19 January and Friday 20 January. Tickets $15 per child, and adults $4.50.
Ticket price also includes full entry to the SA Whale Centre, which is usually $4.50 for children and $9 for adults.
Full payment is required at time of booking on eventbrite, or bookings can be made directly through the SA Whale Centre by phoning 8551 0750 between 10:00am - 5pm - open 7 days.
These programs are recommended for primary school aged children.
Spaces are limited so book now to secure your childs place or call 08 8551 0750 for more information.
The SA Whale Centre hosts School Holiday program every school holidays, with new activities each time.
Is there an age limit to enter the event?
The program is targeted at primary aged children however we often find 4 year olds understand the concepts and have a great time too.
Is parental attendance required?
Parents are required to attend with children under 4 years old, and receive one complimentary ticket to attend. Parents are not required to attend the class if children are over the ages of 4, however they are than welcome to join the children for the class for a small admission fee.
The admission fee for accompanying parents is $4.50, and also provides you with full access to the SA Whale Centre after the class, allowing you to take a self-guided tour through the centre with the kids after the class.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
There is parking located all around the SA Whale Centre which is located directly alongside Warland Reserve
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Please go to our website sawhalecentre.com/contact_us for our contact details
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Does my child have to be primary school aged?
No your child doesn't have to be 5 and above however the program is more suited to 5 and over. We recomend 4 being the youngest to attend.


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The Boy Scouts of America recommends that Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturers and adult leaders have an annual medical evaluation by a certified and licensed health-care provider using the Annual Health and Medical Record.
Annual Health and Medical Record #34605
- Formerly called the 1.a. BSA Medical Exam Form (Class 1, 2 and 3).
- Also know as the: Physical, Medical Exam, Physical Exam, Informed Consent, Hold Harmless, etc.
- Part A: General Information
- Part B: Physical Examination
- Part C: Informed Consent and Hold Harmless/Release Agreement
- Talent Release Form
The Annual Health and Medical Record [Prints on single 8.5 x 11 sheets] [Prints on 11 x 17 sheets] has replaced the Class 1, 2, and 3 forms, which will be phased out in 2009. The use of the new form, No. 34605, will be required effective January 1, 2010, as well as for the 2010 National Scout Jamboree.
Medical Information
The Boy Scouts of America recommends that all youth and adult members have annual medical evaluations by a certified and licensed health-care provider. In an effort to provide better care to those who may become ill or injured and to provide youth members and adult leaders a better understanding of their own physical capabilities, the Boy Scouts of America has established minimum standards for providing medical information prior to participating in various activities. Those standards are offered in one three-part medical form. Note that unit leaders must always protect the privacy of unit participants by protecting their medical information.
Parts A and C are to be completed annually by all BSA unit members. Both parts are required for all events that do not exceed 72 consecutive hours, where the level of activity is similar to that normally expended at home or at school, such as day camp, day hikes, swimming parties, or an overnight camp, and where medical care is readily available. Medical information required includes a current health history and list of medications. Part C also includes the parental informed consent and hold harmless/release agreement (with an area for notarization if required by your state) as well as a talent release statement. Adult unit leaders should review participants' health histories and become knowledgeable about the medical needs of the youth members in their unit. This form is to be filled out by participants and parents or guardians and kept on file for easy reference.
Part B is required with parts A and C for any event that exceeds 72 consecutive hours, a Boy Scout Resident Camp or Cub Scout Resident Camp setting, or when the nature of the activity is strenuous and demanding, such as service projects, work weekends, or high-adventure treks. It is to be completed and signed by a certified and licensed health-care provider—physician (MD, DO), nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant as appropriate for your state. The level of activity ranges from what is normally expended at home or at school to strenuous activity such as hiking and backpacking. Other examples include tour camping, jamborees, and Wood Badge training courses.
It is important to note that the height/weight chart must be strictly adhered to if the event will take the unit beyond a radius wherein emergency evacuation is more than 30 minutes by ground transportation, such as backpacking trips, high-adventure activities, and conservation projects in remote areas.
Risk Factors
Based on the vast experience of the medical community, the BSA has identified that the following risk factors may define your participation in various outdoor adventures.
- Excessive body weight
- Heart disease
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Diabetes
- Seizures
- Lack of appropriate immunizations
- Asthma
- Sleep disorders
- Allergies/anaphylaxis
- Muscular/skeletal injuries
- Psychiatric/psychological and emotional difficulties
For more information on medical risk factors, visit Scouting Safely on www.scouting.org.
The taking of prescription medication is the responsibility of the individual taking the medication and/or that individual's parent or guardian. A leader, after obtaining all the necessary information, can agree to accept the responsibility of making sure a youth takes the necessary medication at the appropriate time, but BSA does not mandate or necessarily encourage the leader to do so. Also, if state laws are more limiting, they must be followed.
See also
- DO NOT USE: Medical Exam, Class 1 and 2
- DO NOT USE:Medical Exam, Class 3
- Request for religious exemption from medical care and treatment:


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"Tachyons" aren't real. I can't tell if you where saying that some entity called a Tachyon routinely moves faster than the speed of lite in the real world - which is false - or if Tachyons travel faster-than-light in Star Trek. Fun fact: if a Tachyon existed in the real world, it would be carrying an infinite amount of (kinetic) energy, and would therefore be completely impossible to stop. It would also be doing any number of odd, insane things. The laws of physics do not work very well when you start talking about wandering about faster than the speed-of-light-in-a-vacuum.
In the real world, nothing can travel faster than the speed of light in a vacuum, period. Your point about the speed of light lowering in a medium is well taken, tho: light does travel more slowly through a medium, and it is possible to beat a light-pulse through a medium, in certain scenarios.


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2013 — that means it's "out with the old and in with the new." We leave behind old memories but we'll make new ones in the new year.
2013 — that means it's "out with the old and in with the new." We leave behind old memories but we'll make new ones in the new year. One of the best places in La Junta to meet up with old friends at any time, but especially the holidays, is the Copper Kitchen. Larry Tucker is usually on hand to greet folks along with his son-in-law and daughter, Adam and Julie. The entire staff makes you feel very welcome. Cindy and I met my nephew, Rick White of Casa Grande, Ariz., his daughter, Erin and Bill and their two children, of Delta, at Larry's on Thursday morning. We had a great visit, even though it was short. They were here visiting with Emily's mother, Ruth Malott and other family for Christmas. Emily and their other daughter Allie were both sick so we didn't get to see them.
New Year's Eve was always a special time to do a little celebrating when Bob was still alive. We usually went to the Elks Lodge to dance the New Year in, then we'd go to someone's house for breakfast. We had some great times. For the last 17 years the times have changed but still been fun. I've gone to dinner with friends then we'd watch movies at home or play cards to bring in the New Year. My friend Dortha McLain (now Johnson) and myself spent years with Gordon (Shorty) and Hallie Schockey. We'd go to the Schockeys to visit, eat and bring in the New Year. I've also spent time at home just watching the celebrations on television.
Each new year brings new things for family and friends to enjoy. We continue seeing our old friends but also make new acquaintances. If the year 2013 is as good as 2012, I won't be able to complain. I'm sure you know that while I've been writing, my thoughts have wandered back to some of the many things I did. A few of those remembrances include:
A trip to Dodge City, Kan., to celebrate Hallie Schockey's birthday. That was in February. Spent Saturday night and returned home Sunday. Making that trip were Hallie and Shorty, their daughter, Shawna Frankmore, Dortha, Cindy Wallin and myself. The reason we went to Dodge City — to gamble. I did get quite a bit of exercise in while looking for a machine that might pay off. No such luck!
Flew to Yorktown, Va., in May to visit my family, Bobby, Debbie and Austin.
Debbie's folks, Jim and Cynthia Zeier of Mesa, Ariz., also few in then we drove to Syracuse, N.Y., for the graduation of the oldest grandson, Brian Sneath from law school. We spent a few days there, saw some beautiful country, met a wonderful cab driver named Bob. He took great care of us.
Upon our return to Virginia (nine hour drive, opposed to 10 hours going) we got to spend Mother's Day at Virginia Beach. I love going there, walking along the beach, watching all the families. It was a beautiful day and we had a great feast at an outdoor restaurant.
In July, Cindy took me to Saratoga, Wyo., for the wedding of Tim Hill and Erin Jones. We spent a night in Fort Collins enroute to Wyoming. The area surrounding Saratoga is beautiful. Several folks from La Junta were staying at the same place we were. That makes it nice when you see familiar faces. We returned home on Sunday and I was worn out.
Oh, I forgot. Back in March Cindy, myself, Janet and Dave Hill, Marvin and Dorothy Kubin, Joe and Karen Kelley, had dinner together at the St. Patrick celebration at Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Patrick Catholic Church. Ardeth made a "big" mistake at the close of the auction by raising her hand to ask a question and ended up buying — A TIE — that has to go back in 2013 to be sold to someone AGAIN! Don't ask questions or raise your hand at an auction!
My hope for everyone is that the new year brings you good health, lots of great times with family and friends and many "new memories."
(P.S. If you are going out to celebrate, please have designated driver.)


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il padrone wrote:Why the Nuvinci and not a Rohloff? I may be wrong, but I seem to recall the Nuvinci is a good bit heavier, narrower range and lower efficiency than a Rohloff. A big price to pay for a step-less gear shift.
Weight of a NuVinci 360 is 2450 grams versus a Rohloff at a max from what I can see of 1825 grams. Price ... $399 versus around $1,000+ ... Gear inches of the Nuvinci 360 is 360% versus 526%. Looks like the only box it ticks is price. I guess there are other options such as the SRAM G8 (over 2kg but no idea of gear inches) and Shimano as well including the Afline 11 speed which is coming out in Di2 mode soon. The Afline 11sp is 409% and http://starbike.com have it for €329 less VAT.
I also saw a post suggesting a SRAM DualDrive as another option.


text: World renowned motorsports broadcaster Gary Lee passed away in his Indianapolis, Ind. home Monday morning of an apparent heart attack. We will always remember him as half of the famed "Larry & Gary Show, "which he co-anchored with Larry Rice on ESPN's popular "Thunder" programs in the 1980s and 1990s. USAC extends its sincerest sympathies to his family and many racing friends. Gary was 63. A celebration of life and visitation are planned on Friday, July 18 from 5-7 pm at the Forest Lawn Memory Gardens and Funeral Home in Greenwood, IN at 1977 S. State Route 135.


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Polemics about the unsafe handling of U.S. hazardous scrap sent abroad have generally focused on discarded electronics and obsolete ships. A third category may need to be added: lead batteries.
The disappearance of mom-and-pop battery-breaking operations in the United States counts as a major achievement of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Quite a few Superfund sites are still around to remind us of past carelessness.
One reason for surmising a current problem with overseas shipments is that export statistics show strange month-to-month shifts among subcategories while totals for lead-related scrap hold fairly steady. One interpretation is that some shippers have been alerted to the lack of wisdom of labeling an export "spent lead-acid batteries," material that isn't a legitimate export to certain countries. Re-label that stuff—a tempting alternative description is scrap derived from lead-acid batteries—and the problem goes away.
In a move that further aggravated the problem, the EPA has imposed stiffer air emission rules for lead, cutting the permissible level by 90 percent. The change will take effect over several years, with state agencies having some control over the timetable. The eventual outcome is likely to be fewer domestic smelters and more battery scrap leaving the country. Some of that flow would be handled by major battery makers intimately familiar with recipient smelters in, say, Mexico. Some of the expanded exports would move through casual trading channels less susceptible to public scrutiny.
"Many countries do not have protective regulations and controls to properly manage the handling, shipping, recycling and disposal of spent lead-acid batteries and their components," according to the Association of Battery Recyclers, a smelter group. The battery recyclers argued that too stringent a tightening of U.S. standards for airborne lead would encourage the processing of U.S. battery scrap in other countries with weak regulations.
The regulatory tug-of-war ended in a curious split-the-difference action by the Bush administration: A drastic tightening of the standard but with a smaller network of monitoring stations for airborne lead than had been in the original proposal. The Obama administration has proposed undoing the metering curtailment.
The new standards now face court review. An appeals court lawsuit by several smelters lists a variety of objections. Some points touch on whether the EPA has been illegally secretive about the medical research data underlying the rule-making. The plaintiffs want a chance to critique it in detail.
Even with the lead limits set in 1978 still in effect, there are claims that improper exports already occur to evade the current rules. Cheating saves on shipping expenses and expands the pool of potential buyers.
One red flag in the data is the large category "lead scrap from batteries." That's supposed to refer to batteries that have been broken up and drained of acid. For the latest 12 months tallied (through November 2009), that comes to 106,000 tonnes, or more than 40 percent of lead-related scrap exports. The problem with that set of figures is that independent battery breakers aren't very common these days, having been rendered unprofitable due to environmental enforcement. Smelters are equipped to break batteries big-time, but they do it for on-site consumption, not for export.
Both factors point to the likelihood of mislabeling. If a spent lead-acid battery is undrained, transportation rules can be complex, particularly if the shipment is waterborne. Call it scrap derived from batteries and you're off the hook.
Chinese regulations require licensing of imported waste batteries. In 2008, Hong Kong's environmental protection office counted 65 shipments of waste lead-acid batteries--totaling about 1,700 tonnes-- that were intercepted and sent back to the countries of origin, Web sites used by traders between the United States and China suggest that deal-making in undrained vehicle batteries is common between the two countries.
A look at India in the U.S. export figures also raises questions. Scrap "from batteries" is 84 percent of the total, while none of the volume is labeled as undrained vehicle batteries. Since India prohibits the import of spent lead-acid batteries, the likelihood of re-labeling is high.
Even shipments to Canada are problematic. Undrained vehicle batteries can be sent there legally, but mislabeling can ease the shipping arrangements. Among U.S.-to-Canada shipments related to lead scrap, 84 percent are described as derived from vehicle batteries and only 6 percent acknowledged as undrained.
A Jan. 8 rule-making by the EPA tightened the export reporting requirements for undrained batteries that are labeled as such. The change won't affect freight that is falsely described, of course. The EPA's comments on the Jan. 8 changes acknowledged that the Association of Battery Recyclers advocated a ban on exports of spent lead-acid batteries to countries outside the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, a group of industrial countries that includes Mexico. "EPA cannot grant this request since the statute does not give EPA the legal authority to implement an outright ban on hazardous waste exports," the agency said.PAUL SCHAFFER
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State Owned Casinos?
Not overly excited to have more casinos in the state, but why not? It will make things really interesting as well! Put one in the FM area, Bismarck, out west in a couple locations and compete with the tribe owned casinos. Who knows maybe there may be a casino or two that the tribes would part with ready made!
I can't say that I disagree with the idea, I think it could have the potential to bring a fair bit of additional money into the state.
I say go for it! May as well keep the money in the hands of the state then to be shipped off out of where it can do some good.
Fully agree keep the money in the State.
Shouldn't be just the Indians with casino's they had their haydays long enough especially after the fiasco they caused south of Mandan!
Build em Nodakers!
It would be nice if they earmarked the proceeds to go to property tax buydowns or other similar to benefit residents. Interesting they want to cut existing state jobs while creating more with this bill though. Unless they plan on contracting out running them which will take a good portion of the profits.
I say build them!!
Put a casino south of Bismarck near the Cannonball.
Build them, they'd create alot of good jobs with state benefits, alot of the taxes could go to infrastructure
Might as build them, why should the state be losing that money to the rez? People are going to gamble the rest of the state might as well get some of the benefits from it.
As a responsible tax paying ndakotan wondering where the state will come up with some 31 million bucks forthe final tab for the. Dakota pipeline fiasco, 9dont think this nonsense is over yet or the bills are all in yet. I'd suggest one IN THE BIS ÁREA, ONE Iin FARGO AND ANOTHER IN THE grand FORKS AREA.
Earmark the profits first for payback for the lost revenue the state tazpayers have to come up Edith. Once payed back, put the rest into educational all programs, with programs to help all students of all races, and research programs to tyy prevent such nonsensicaL WASTE AND LOSS OF CREDIBILITY again from happening. As sportsmen/women, remember we have Huge priblems coming up shortly with talks persisting af returning huge cgubks of land to the tribes along the river, and lots of WHITE NATIVES' WANTING THEIR FOREFATHERS LAND BACK...LAND ALREADY BOUGHT AND PAID FOR!
Not trying to sound racict here. Before this DAPL Crap my friends all called me the most non racict guy /neutral they knew! Whites and natives getting along might very well end up being the guys with thr most money wins, used to be most guns 200 years ago, but hopefully were past that and this can be solved in the courts. And the best attorneys seem to work for money.
Though i dont gamble, others do so lets get their money o our side and cut the natives main source of income way doen1. Use that money for the good of all, as far as porrible. Maybe some good might come out of the after all.
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Meanwhile all i can do is recover for the walleye/turkey season. Missed the javelina season in az.
sions, narcotizad with pain killers, et. Sorry t0 have the above post so tough to decipher. Lying flat on my back having just had a bunch more vertebral fuzed., screwed, bolted, decompressed. Anyway, most can figure out where i stand on the issue1or at least where i lay on it. Anyway.
Meanwhile all i can do is recover for the walleye/turkey season. Missed the javelina season in az.
I hope your recovery goes smooth and quick bobkat.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Some North Dakota lawmakers say a proposal by the state's top House Republican to allow state-owned casinos is retaliatory.
The say the proposal by Fargo Rep. Al Carlson risks angering American Indian tribes even more when relations have already been rubbed raw by the Dakota Access pipeline dispute.
Carlson says his idea is not "anti-American Indian." He says it would establish casinos as "destination-oriented attractions" and use profits from them to offset state taxes.
Many lawmakers believe the measure has little chance of passing, but they fear it's further damaged the state's relationship with its tribes.
Carlson's resolution is a proposed constitutional amendment that would go to voters if lawmakers give the OK. It does not need the governor's approval, but GOP Gov. Doug Burgum says he opposes the idea.
I'll vote for this to pass, as will many of the people I know. To me it's not retaliatory, it's common sense.
Sure, get rid of the State Income Tax under a certain income (like $100k) and go for it!!! Make sure they have good poker rooms and everything else needed to have a good Casino. The problem with State owned stuff (like the state owned socialist flour mill) and State owned socialist bank is that they take the procedes and spend it on God knows what, and it aint the people.
I am not a fan of the STATE owning casinos. To much big government already. But I am in favor of changing the law so that private enterprise can invest in North Dakota. Let private business own and run them. They could determine where to put each, based on possible financial return. Casinos would still bring jobs whether owned by state or private business. Some of the profits could be earmarked for roads, education, and schools.
So now we went from one not being allowed south of town to if they built one in Bismarck it would need to be 10 miles north of town.
I am reading it that a casino can be built anywhere in the State. Wouldn't have to be 5 miles out of town. Or are you talking about the reservation line a casino would have to be 40 miles from such line Dean?
Yep you have to be 10 miles north of town to be fourty miles from standing rock. Before there is no place on 1804 or 1806 that is more then five miles from town and 20 miles from the rock.
The whole mileage thing is dumb. Like I previously said. Change the state law. Let private business owners build and run them.If that is 1 mile from a reservation or city and the private land onwer sells his land for a casino, so be it. The investers in the casino will know where they want the casino or they won't invest the money.


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My drawing table's natural state. Draw like a photographer: make a lot of pictures, and pick the best ones.
A couple weeks back I tweeted simply, "Is it possible to design by accident?" I had been thinking that morning about the act of design. That it tends to be about problem solving, trial and error, but does that include accidents? Brush strokes can be accidents, pottery can involve accidents, but can Photoshop be an accident?
Thankfully my friend David Huyck – illustrator, designer and professor – had some interesting thoughts on the matter which I found to ring quite true. So he was kind enough to write a piece for the site which I hope you find inspiring.
I love to draw and make stuff. I always have. But there was a long time where, even though I knew I needed to practice, I just couldn't force myself to even try. I was caught in that gap that Ira Glass describes in this video, where I knew what was good, and I knew that what I was making wasn't all that good. So I just didn't draw.
While I don't exactly regret the eight years I spent making websites and databases, I am sure my illustration career would be in a very different place by now if I had just kept drawing the whole time. Seven years into a career as a college-level art and design professor, I try to save my students from falling into that same gap.
I talk about it with them through a variety of different anecdotes. The Ira Glass video is one. Another is a something Tim Biskup said in a talk I attended in 2005: he had been working as an animation background painter, and he wanted to get better at drawing, so John K. told him that everyone has 100,000 bad drawings in them, and you just have to get those out of you so you can get to the good ones. Similarly, Malcom Gladwell asserts in his book Outliers that it takes about 10,000 hours of anything to become a "phenom" in it. Anne Lamott devotes an entire chapter to "Shitty First Drafts" in her gem, Bird by Bird.
One take-away from all those stories might be "practice makes perfect." But a more important lesson, I think, is that you have to make mistakes. You have to screw up a bunch and make things that might turn out just awful. It's what you do with those accidents that can make you great. Knowing that accidents are a part of the process makes risk less scary. You are more willing to try things and experiment and, yes, crash and burn. But that is where discovery happens. That is where you begin to make work that is different and interesting and yours.
All of that applies broadly to the creative process. More specifically, when I teach design, one of the more difficult things to impart is that the finished work is all made deliberately. No matter how much time a student spends on a design, the piece they turn in is up for critique in its entirety – accidents, neglected margins, printer problems and all. If you don't fix something – whether you notice something is wrong or not – you've left it in the design, and your inaction is, essentially, an act of design.
Which is not to say that is all bad. When you make the same mistake enough times, you can learn your weaknesses, and you can wrap them into your process. I once asked Dan Ibarra of Aesthetic Apparatus how to tell the difference between the designs he makes and the ones his partner, Michael Byzewski, makes. To paraphrase Dan, he said, "I'm the moron who makes all these complicated tight-registration designs that take me forever to get right on press. Michael just sets up his designs to be okay if they aren't printed perfectly." Wisdom through accidents.


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Have You Heard About… Rango
… Clint Eastwood turning into a chameleon? That's the idea behind Rango — a very hip and totally unique DVD. Rango blows into the town of Dirt and takes on the Eastwood persona. Think The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, music and all, only with the residents of the desert turned into cartoon characters in place of people.
No, Clint Eastwood isn't in the movie, exactly – just listen and watch. Also, be sure to watch the special features to see how this movie came about. Kids will like the cartoon aspect and adults will get a kick out of the western satire.
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I met Charles Durning at the Oscars, in 1983. He'd been nominated for "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," Best Supporting Actor.
I was struck by how much The Camera loved his face. It was stunning. In real life, you'd never know he was a movie star. In real life, he was startlingly, breathtakingly homely. The word "ugly" is not out of the question. Somehow, The Camera smoothed all that out on the movie screen, and fixed it.
I actually jumped, seeing him in a crowd of really pretty people, which is what the Oscars crowd is. He looked like a potato, lumpy and bumpy, in a beauty pageant.
Even more jarring, Mr. Durning had two incredibly beautiful women, each a solid Hollywood "10," one on each arm. Huge smiles all around, they clearly adored him. Whatever it takes to rise above a superficial first glance, to a Character Actor Star, he had it, in spades.
I was 27, and worried I was starting Acting too late. I asked him, and he told me he only got started Acting in his '40s, but that I should hurry. I asked if Acting had been his first choice. He told me he'd had lots of other jobs, including Dance Instructor. But Acting...He grinned, and said, "What else could I do?"
Mr. Durning was Oscar-nominated the following year, again Best Supporting, for Mel Brooks's "To Be Or Not To Be," and he's my favorite in lots of movies, notably The Coen Brothers's "The Hudsucker Proxy," "O Brother Where Art Thou," and David Mamet's "State and Main."
Rest in Peace, Charles Durning. You were great. A wonderful Actor. (And a war hero). You made your mark.
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Madonna's Mansion Hits the Market for $22 Million
Madonna has listed her Beverly Hills manse for a cool $22.5 million just months after listing her townhouse on New York City's Upper West Side. WSJ Mansion reporter Alyssa Abkowitz has the details. Photo: Getty Images.
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Casabianca Rosa
Apartment with 1 bathroom and shared pool in Asciano, Italy
From £1,159 per week
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Ancient village situated among the hills in the "Crete Senesi", part of the municipal district of Asciano overlooking a marvelous landscape. The renovation.
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Ancient village situated among the hills in the "Crete Senesi", part of the municipal district of Asciano overlooking a marvelous landscape. The renovation, well looked after and accurate is part of the fulfillment of an extremely comfortable receptive structure.
The complex is made up of the villa, which has been transformed into a hotel, and of 20 apartments all furnished with Tuscan plain style material so to satisfy the tastes and the demands of each guest. The stonework, the terracotta, the arches and the old fireplaces have all been restored and made functional to remind you of a fascinating past. Each apartment has got fridge, freezer, satellite TV, air conditioning, telephone, dishwasher, oven and electric cooker.
Shared with the guests of the other apartments and of the hotel a swimming pool open from 8.00 am to 7.30 pm)(8x18 depth. 0,90/1,63 m) with separate hydro massage bath (3 m diam. Depth 0,45/0,90 m), tennis court, small lake for sport fishing, meeting room, laundry room, helicopter service, internet point, bar, restaurant for breakfast/lunch/dinner with typical Tuscan plates.
Possibility of excursions by foot or mountain-bike along fascinating pathways. On request it is possible wine tasting, cooking-classes and it is also possible to purchase products produced in the farm. Central heating. Baby bed available.
PLEASE NOTE: arrivals must take place between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
It is possible to add 2 additional sleeping spaces in a double sofa bed for every apartment (except for CASABIANCA PAPAVERO) to be requested at the time of booking and to be paid for on the spot: child up to 6 years old are free; extra sleeping place for children from 7 up to 12 years 25 Euros/day/person; extra sleeping place for children/adults over 13 years 30 Euros/day/person.
ACCOMMODATION: (48 m2) Gr.Fl.: living/dining room with fireplace and kitchen corner, 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom with shower. Small, equipped and private garden.
LOCATION: 6 km Farnetella (grocery shop), 10 km Sinalunga (any kind of shops, horse riding ), 11 km Asciano (any kind of shops), 15 km Rapolano (spa establishments), 25 km Pienza, 37 km Montalcino, 45 km Siena, 60 km Arezzo, 120 km Firenze.Please note that all extra costs must be paid in Euro on the spot
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Outside this apartment in Asciano, ItalyThis apartment is in the countryside. It has a shared pool, a tennis court and a tennis. Car hire is necessary as the renter will need a car to get about for shopping, eating out and the beach; however parking is available if required.
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With the winter chill finally behind us, the time is now to strap on your running shoes and get running.Area runners and walkers will have a chance to support youth softball. Sponsored by parents of the ball players, the Run with the Wildcats 5K walk and run will raise money to support the Wister Wildcats this season.The event will take place on March 17 at 9 a.m. The route starts at the LeFlore County Highway Department Building southwest of Poteau in the Poteau Industrial Complex next to Southern Star Inc.The route will take runners to the LeFlore County Solid Waste Management transfer station and then back to the starting line along the old Frisco Trail.A 5K race is an event in which runners and walkers will travel a distance of approximately five kilometers over the course of the event. Five kilometers is roughly the equivalent of three miles.The event is competitive and prizes will be awarded to walkers and runners who qualify.Participants are required to pay an entry fee in order to compete. Adult competitors are required to pay $20 and student competitors are required to pay $10.


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A Naval Battle; Antwerp (detail view), after 1464, from the Roman de Gillion de Trazegnies, fol. 21. Lieven van Lathem (14301493).
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announced today the acquisition at auction of the Roman de Gillion de Trazegnies, an illuminated manuscript from Flanders by Lieven van Lathem (14301493). The work is considered one of the finest productions by Van Lathem, the most accomplished and sophisticated painter of secular scenes in the golden era of Flemish manuscript illumination.
The Roman de Gillion de Trazegnies contains eight brilliantly painted half-page miniatures and forty-four historiated initials. The text of the book was rarely copied after its composition: the romance appears in only three other manuscripts. The work was on loan for the Getty Museums 2003 landmark exhibition Illuminating the Renaissance, where it was one of the highlights.
The acquisition of this richly illustrated manuscript by the greatest illuminator of the Flemish High Renaissance adds a major masterpiece to the Getty Museums collections and represents a landmark in the Department of Manuscripts unrivaled record of superb acquisitions over the past 30 years, says Dr. Timothy Potts, director of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
This type of large, lavish book filled with inventive scenes and made for a famous patron epitomizes all the finest and most distinctive qualities of Burgundian manuscript illumination of the period. As an exemplar of the heroic exploits that defined tales of contemporary chivalry, the manuscripts acquisition adds a new dimension to the Museums already celebrated collection of 15th-century illuminated manuscripts and, as a masterpiece of this stature sometimes can, raises the entire representation of Northern Renaissance art at the Getty to a new level.
The only documented manuscript by Lieven van Lathem, the Prayer Book of Charles the Bold, is already in the Getty Museums permanent collection, having been acquired in 1989. This primary work provides the basis for all other Van Lathem attributions. The Roman de Gillion de Trazegnies is regarded as the artists preeminent secular work, and this acquisition represents an unrivalled opportunity to unite masterpieces of both secular and devotional illumination by Van Lathem in a single collection.
The Roman de Gillion de Trazegnies focuses on the exotic adventures of a nobleman from the family of Trazegnies, whose seat was in Hainaut (present-day Belgium). Part travelogue, part romance, and part epic, the text traces the exciting exploits of Gillion, who journeys to Egypt on pilgrimage, inadvertently becomes a bigamist, and dies in battle as a glorious hero. The tale encompasses the most thrilling elements of its genrefaithful love, nefarious villains, strong family loyalty, and violent battlewith the exotic elements of dangerous travel and Eastern customs adding additional excitement.
The distinctive works of Van Lathem are known for their graceful, spirited figures, subtle handling of emotion, vivid color palette, and complex compositions filled with incredible details. In one miniature, Van Lathem depicts a raging battle being fought on the water. Soldiers leap from ship to ship in their eagerness to engage their enemies, while the unfortunate are left to drown in the swirling maelstrom. The real star of the image, however, is the water itself, which undulates and splashes amid the action.
Van Lathem cleverly constructed his visual stories as a series of rhythmic groupings and structures that alternate between foreground and background, outside and inside, and written and oral communication. The delicately painted faces mirror a variety of emotions, while the figures naturalistic gestures and interactions create an effortless flow for the narrative. Despite being set in the East in the early Middle Ages, Van Lathems figures are dressed at the height of 15th-century fashion and enact their various exploits in Flemish buildings and churches, helping viewers make a connection between themselves and one of the great legendary personalities of the nobility of Flanders.
The secular romance genre originated in the noble courts of 12th-century France. Audiences were eager for vivacious accounts of heroes and their ladies as they navigated the rules, frustrations, and rewards of courtly love. These romances, often tens of thousands of lines long, were read aloud in an episodic manner, with skilled readers breaking off at a dramatic moment to leave the audience breathless for the next installment.
By the middle of the 15th century, Flanders was well established in Europe as the preeminent locus for the creation of secular illuminated manuscripts. At this time, the voracious collecting of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy (13961467), was rivaled only by that of his councilor and trusted advisor, Louis de Gruuthuse (14221492), Prince of Steenhuijs, governor of Holland and Zeeland, and Earl of Winchester. Louis, the patron of the Van Lathem manuscript, is one of historys greatest manuscript collectors.
The setting of the story in the lands of the East would have had contemporary resonance, as Louis and Philip were at the time promoting a Burgundian crusade to regain Constantinople and Jerusalem, explains Elizabeth Morrison, senior curator of manuscripts for the J. Paul Getty Museum. Filled with illuminations of a Flemish knight in the East vanquishing his enemies, who are depicted as Saracens, the volume would have promoted Louiss political plans as well as fulfilling his desire for an imaginative text illustrated by beautiful and entertaining images.
The addition of the Roman de Gillion de Trazegnies cements the Gettys position as the strongest holding of Flemish material in America, and places it on a par in terms of quality with the finest collections of Flemish manuscripts anywhere.
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