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Supplementation of Holstein Cows with Low Doses of Bovine Somatotropin (bST) Prepartum and Postpartum Affects Physiological Adaptations and Milk Production
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Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
Volume 21, Issue 3,
2008, pp.404-413
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Asian Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies
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Supplementation of Holstein Cows with Low Doses of Bovine Somatotropin (bST) Prepartum and Postpartum Affects Physiological Adaptations and Milk Production
Liboni, M.; Gulay, M.S.; Hayen, M.J.; Belloso, T.I.; Head, H.H.;
Major objectives were to evaluate effects of three schemes of bST-supplementation of Holstein cows (142.8 mg/14 d, POSILAC) during the prepartum and/or postpartum periods through 63 d (
) of lactation. Measures evaluated the potential of treatments to improve body weight (BW) and body condition score (BCS), provoke changes in plasma concentrations of somatotropin (ST) and IGF-I, and improve milk yield, milk composition (percentages of protein and fat, and somatic cell counts), and several calving variables. Multiparous Holstein cows were randomly assigned to a
factorial arrangement of treatments (TRT) to give four groups (I = no bST, n = 26; II = bST postpartum, n = 25; III = bST prepartum, n = 27; IV = bST prepartum and postpartum, n = 25). During the prepartum period, cows in groups I and II were not supplemented but those in groups III and IV were supplemented every 2-wk beginning 21 d before expected calving date through calving. During the first 63 DIM only cows in groups II and IV were supplemented with bST. From 64 DIM through the end of lactation cows in all groups were supplemented with the full lactation dose of bST (500 mg/14 d). The BW and BCS were recorded weekly throughout the prepartum and postpartum periods and every 2-wk beyond 70 DIM. Blood samples were collected 3-times a week for analyses of ST and IGF-I. Milk yields were recorded daily though 150 DIM. Prepartum supplementation of bST did not affect BW or BCS, but mean concentrations of ST were increased 12.2% and were 15.5% greater at calving. Overall, mean concentration of IGF-I was not affected by treatment but concentrations were greater at 1 and 2 wk before calving in bST-supplemented cows. During the first 63 DIM the BW and BCS were not affected by treatment. Significant effects of bST-supplementation were detected on concentrations of ST, IGF-I and on milk yield compared to non-supplemented cows in group I. Postpartum concentrations of ST were greater in bST-supplemented cows (TRT II and IV; +41.9 and 54.6%). However, concentrations of IGF-I were greater only in cows in group IV (+25.9%) during the postpartum period. Overall, the three bST-supplemented groups had greater actual milk yield than the control group (I) during the first 63 and 150 DIM. The actual milk yields during 63 and 150 DIM were 6.5 and 4.6 kg/d greater for cows in group IV than cows in group I and the 305-d ME milk yield also was 15.6% greater. No adverse effects of TRT were observed on calf birth weight, colostrum immunoglobulins, ease of calving or other measures evaluated.
bST;Holstein Cows;Hormones;Milk Production;Transition Period;
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Archive for November, 2010
The Villain of the Piece
I've seen 'The Social Network', written by Aaron Sorkin a couple of times, deeply impressed by the script's vibrant construction and razor sharp dialogue. The film's prologue, a break up ceremony between a fictional Mark Zuckerberg and his girlfriend, is one brilliant bit of writing, one that stands on its own as a scene, while establishing the themes of class envy, blinding intelligence and casual misogyny that weave through the narrative like threads in a finely tailored suit.
There was an outcry by some very smart women that 'The Social Network' not only depicts sexism but is sexist itself, falling victim to the evil it attempts to illustrate. Any acute depiction of a condescending attitude toward women is likely to make folks uncomfortable, especially the people being depicted as objects of scorn. "The fact that the real Zuckerberg has had a real life long term relationship made some feel the salty nerd Sorkin created in 'The Social Network' was a violation of the truth and a ruse played upon a gullible audience.
But 'The Social Network' is not journalism and I didn't expect fidelity to the facts when I entered the multiplex. (All screenwriters know "based on a true story" is as reliable a barometer of accuracy as the dealer in a three card monte game.) My feeling was that Sorkin was using the fictional Zuckerberg as a metaphor for the insecure boy's club that is Silicon Valley and the world of net nerds worldwide.
If this fact doesn't satisfy the film's female critics, believe me I understand. The most talked about African-American feature film of 2010 is 'For Colored Girls,' Tyler Perry's adaptation of Ntozake Shange's 1970s play/poem that features black male characters who are cruel, alcoholic, rapists, wife beaters and child killers.The play is a touchstone of black feminism and I don't believe there's a working black actress in Hollywood who hasn't been in at least one production. In Perry's film there is one good dude (a policeman and husband) just as in Sorkin's script there is a smart, perceptive attorney played by Rashida Jones amid a world of Facebook groupies.
But 'For Colored Girls' is never gonna be a black man's favorite viewing experience. And why should it be? Like Sorkin in 'The Social Network', Perry has a point of view on sexual relations that defines the work they created and they follow it through with gusto. I have no problem with 'For Colored Girls' existing (though I didn't love the filmmaking.) It wasn't made for me and I'm not the audience for it. Art with no viewpoint is just product and we have more than enough of that. But it does sting when you find yourself the villain of the piece.
Pitching With Shades
I both very much wanted to be a movie screenwriter and was fearful of what being one would do to me. Twenty years ago I was deeply invested in being a cutting edge New York journalist who knew everyone and everything going on in black pop culture. Hip hop music and Spike Lee's movies were expanding the culture's commercial reach and I was one of the folks chronicling this historic wave. But I was in my early 30s and acutely aware that I didn't want to spend the rest of my life writing about other peoples' success. I wanted to be on the other side of the story. I wanted to create cultural product others would talk about.
Eventually I took the sun glasses off and signed a deal to co-write a low budget comedy that would be released in fall 1991. I remember at one point during the negotiations I got a ridiculously low ball offer for my contract and a producer told my attorney saying, "Tell Nelson everyone gets raped in their first Hollywood contract. Just tell Nelson to bend over and enjoy it."
Well, I didn't enjoy the deal, but I very much profited from the film getting made. The difference between being a produced screenwriter and an un-produced screenwriter is huge. I got in the Writers Guild. I got invited to more screenings and premieres. I was suddenly treated as a professional and not one of the countless wannabe's hawking a dream.
Looking back I realize how fortunate I was to be part of a pop culture moment when black film was embraced by studios and independents. As a result of meetings in 1990, the next year saw the release of BOYZ IN THE HOOD, NEW JACK CITY, FIVE HEARTBEATS, DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST, JUNGLE FEVER, STRAIGHT OUT OF BROOKLYN, STRICTLY BUSINESS (the film I co-wrote) and several other features. All in all 1991 may have been the greatest year in African-American film history with Oscar nominated films, big box office success, art films and a slew of dynamic young talents introduced.
Aside from Tyler Perry's prodigious output few African-American themed films get released theatrically in the 21st century. Of course niche films, be they black, art house or foreign, are not really part of the mix at multiplexes across America. Sure we have the internet, cable, VOD, etc as new pipelines, but none of these means of distribution has yet to launch a culture defining feature along the lines of BOYZ. Hopefully it'll happen soon.
So until then I, a grateful product of a more hopeful time, can't help but mourn the absence of African-American life on screen (and TV too) in an epoch when a black family resides in the White House.
Nelson George is an award winning author and filmmaker who specializes in documenting about African-American culture. His screenplays include "Strictly Business,' 'CB4,' and 'Life Support,' an HBO film that he also directed. He has executive produced a number of television shows, such as VH1's Hip Hop Honors and BET's 'American Gangster,' and George produced the feature documentary Good Hair. Among his award winning non-fiction books are The Death of Rhythm & Blues and Hip Hop America. His memoir, City Kid, is now available in paperback and his next novel, The Plot Against Hip Hop, is being published next fall. His web site is www.nelsondgeorge.net.

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Rabbi Benjamin Sharff
Rabbi Benjamin Sharff became the Reform Temple of Rockland's spiritual leader on July 1, 2016.
Rabbi Sharff came to the Reform Temple of Rockland from Har Sinai Congregation in Owings Mills, Md where he served as their senior rabbi since 2010. He previously served as rabbi at Temple Emanu-El in Tucson, Ariz. Rabbi Sharff has a lifetime background in the Rabbinate. The son of a Reform Rabbi, he lived in Virginia Beach, VA and Baton Rouge, LA before the family settled in Houston, Texas, where he grew up.
A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, Rabbi Sharff received his Rabbinic Ordination and a Master of Arts in Hebrew Letters from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati in 2004.
While at Har Sinai Congregation, Rabbi Sharff brought a sense of energy and excitement to HSC's Congregational life. This included the introduction of Shabbat Rocks!, a Shabbat service which was aided by Chai Jinx, HSC's own in-house rock band. Rabbi Sharff is committed to bringing the same level of innovation to the Reform Temple of Rockland community.
Rabbi Sharff coordinated and taught adult and youth education programs and communal outreach programs; engaged in interfaith activities and discussions; and participated in the larger Baltimore Jewish community.
Rabbi Sharff is a strong advocate for Israel. He has led a congregational trip to Israel and is involved with Association of Reform Zionists of America (ARZA), AIPAC and, most recently, the Rabbinic Cabinet.
Additionally, Rabbi Sharff conducts both traditional and creative worship services and ministers to the Congregants' spiritual, personal and religious needs. Rabbi Sharff has a particular passion for taking on topical issues and issues of conscience.
Rabbi Sharff is married to Dr. Joy Sharff. The couple has three children, Emily, Noah and Alex. Both Rabbi Sharff and his wife are accomplished musicians; he plays rhythm guitar, and she plays the clarinet.
Cantor Sally Neff
Cantor Sally Neff has a gift that enables her to touch the hearts and souls of those around her. She is warm and welcoming, and the look on her face when she is singing reflects her deep love of music and worship.
A master educator in the classroom and in less formal settings, Cantor Neff loves working with both children and adults. Her sermons in song - a combination of performance and teaching - reflect a depth of knowledge and talent that is glorious to behold. Cantor Neff has had the honor of singing under the direction of Ben Steinberg, the renowned composer of Jewish music, and alongside the well-known Jewish tenor, Alberto Mizrahi.
Born and raised in Queens, New York where she attended Temple Israel of Jamaica, she began singing at services when needed. She completed a double degree program through Oberlin Conservatory of Music and Oberlin College, where she studied Vocal Performance and Judaic Studies, earning honors in both. Her great love for Judaism, spirituality, and music led her to pursue cantorial school rather than a career on the stage. She attended the HUC - JIR School of Sacred Music, completing her degree in 2002 with a thesis entitled, "Music as Midrash: Music as a Language for the Creation and Communication of Meaning." Before coming to The Reform Temple of Rockland, she served congregations in Edison, New Jersey and Worcester, Massachusetts.


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I have always felt very fortunate that I get to live in London.
Being a woman in my mid-twenties, I find that this city never ceases to amaze me. The pubs, bars, theater and shopping keep me from ever wanting to leave. I've been living here for almost five years now and still feel as though I have barely scratched the surface of all London has to offer.
I have recently made it a personal goal of mine to try and visit a new wine bar weekly, to get myself out of visiting my usual haunts. I love my local bars, but have decided to branch out and explore some new venues. Wine is always in high supply around Europe, and the sheer variety and quality is enough to turn any novice into a connoisseur.
I'm no expert when it comes to wine, but it has always been my drink of choice.
In each bar I visited I would ask for the waitstaff's recommendation and trust that they probably knew more about their selection than I did. It was easy enough to get friends to accompany me on this "wine bar challenge" since I happen to have a group of friends that often refer to themselves as winos.
1) Our first stop was Gordon's Wine Bar, which is a short walk from Trafalgar Square.
Gordon's claim to fame is that it is the oldest bar in London, having been established in 1890. I've actually come here several times since my initial visit since I enjoyed it so much. It is located underground with the look and feel of being in a cave. Gordon's has an extensive wine collection and cheese plates to match. The cheese selection is really what got me hooked! My friend and I split a French Pinot Noir called "Louis Jadot Cotes de Beaune Village." It was full-bodied and delicious. I've tried a few different reds since my initial visit, but the first one is still one of my favorites.
2) The next week I went to visit the wine bar called "10 Cases".
I live in Covent Garden and have passed this little bar several times and decided it was time to try it out. As the name indicates, the bar only buys 10 cases of wine at a time, meaning the menu is constantly changing. 10 Cases is a rather small bar, with only a few tables so it's best to make a reservation if you plan on visiting during peak hours. I enjoyed a few glasses of a South African Chenin Blanc, but can't quite remember the name. Since the bar is so small, I ended up having a conversation with a woman who was actually doing research for opening up her own bar. I was quickly drawn in, mostly out of curiosity as to how you'd even begin. I could see myself opening my own bar one day, once I had enough saved.
Interestingly enough, Anita had said her first step to creating her own place had been a simple 2500 pound cash loan from PurpleQuid.co.uk she had applied for online (I updated the post with the correct link. Who knows – may be this website will help YOU one day). She went on to say that the procedure was so simple and straightforward that she had the cash a week later and was able to start planning logistically for her future bar. Obviously, 2500 pounds wouldn't be enough for opening a business, but it did allow her to spend some time in France conducting research at some of the best wineries. While I am far from anywhere near launching my own business, I would love a French holiday to "learn" about, and drink, loads of French wine! A new friend made and a possible connection to the next best bar in London – not too bad for a fun blog experiment.
3) A few days later I found myself squeezed into Jose, the bar on Bermondsey Street.
When I approached the bar I knew it would be a good one due to the fact that it was nearly overflowing with people. Admittedly, it was a quarter to six on a Friday so it was to be expected that places would be quite busy. Miraculously my friend and I were able to find two seats by the bar. What luck! I had to shout a bit for the waiter to take my order, but a few minutes later we were happily tucked into a bottle of Cabernet with several tapas covering our table. I highly recommend the Chorizo Iberico, Patatas Bravas and Croquetas. I absolutely plan on visiting again, perhaps at a slower time in the day.
4) My final bar for the month was Blanchette, located in Soho.
I had done a lot of research online before choosing Blanchette, and had heard that the music and ambiance was top notch. I visited on a Saturday evening around teatime and was not disappointed. Since Blanchette is known for French food, I decided to order the frog legs and went with a modestly priced Sauvignon Blanc. I absolutely adored the food, even went on to order a few more items from the a la carte menu, and found myself really enjoying the atmosphere as my friends and I worked our way through not one, but three bottles of wine! The experience was well worth the headache I had the next morning.
If you are just visiting London for a few days, I highly recommend Gordon's Wine Bar since it is a truly unique experience.
If you have more time to stay in London, or actually live here, try venturing out to some new spots and I'm sure you'll find yourself pleasantly surprised with the variety the city has to offer. I know I will personally continue this fun challenge of visiting new bars often in order to explore different parts of London and to maybe one day call myself a wine connoisseur. If you happen to know of any amazing places I did not include, please let me know and I'll add it to my list for next month! For now, all I can say is there can never be a dull moment whenever you go on a adventure in London as the experience is almost always something to write home about.


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Music In the Barn: Meet Artist Lisa Stewart Seals
Lisa Stewart Seals moved to Nashville from Louisville, MS as the recipient Belmont University's Roy Acuff Scholarship Award. She entered the national scene during her senior year while studying music at Belmont when she signed with BNA/RCA Records. After the completion of her first album, an extensive promotional tour took place. During a TV appearance, executive producer Jim Owens saw what he was looking for as the co-host of his nationally syndicated Entertainment News Show, #1 Country. Since then, Lisa has hosted multiple national TV shows and served as a red carpet correspondent for E! Television Network. She juggled her career as a touring musician, TV host, print model and actor for 7 years, living in both Nashville and Malibu, CA.
In 2003, Lisa married Brady Seals. As a songwriter, Lisa was honored to have penned the 2006 Gospel Song of The Year "Sky Full of Angels", recorded by both TaRanda Greene and Reba McEntire. She made the decision to come off of the road as a touring musician to spend more time with her family. Today she maintains a ProTools voice over studio with a list of clients including Target, Banana Republic, Macy's, Allstate and more. Lisa is also still in front of the camera and appears in multiple TV commercials and films including "Country Strong" starring Gwynneth Paltrow, and most recently, the short film "How I Got Made". She can also be seen next month on The CW Network's hit show "The Vampire Diaries".


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Bonnie Wright is leaving her relationship woes behind to embark on a charity trip to Senegal.
The 21 year old and her former fiance and Harry Potter co-star Jamie Campbell Bower called off their engagement last month (Jun12) and he has since been romantically linked to Mirror, Mirror beauty Lily Collins.
But Bonnie Wright is refusing to dwell on her love split and is now preparing to jet off to Africa with the U.K. branch of poverty organization Oxfam International.
In a Twitter.com post on Friday (13Jul12), she writes, "Great meeting this afternoon with @oxfamgb prepping for my trip to Senegal in a week! inspiring".


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A former St. Charles County middle school teacher has been sentenced to seven years in prison for secretly videotaping boys as they undressed in a camp shower.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that 39-year-old Matthew Hansen of Winfield was sentenced last week for possession of child pornography. Hansen is also awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty in federal court to eight counts of attempted production of child porn. The state and federal sentences will run concurrently.
Hansen is a former math teacher at West Middle School in the Fort Zumwalt district.
Authorities say the crimes happened between 2007 and 2012. School officials have cited evidence that Hansen videotaped at least 80 boys at an outdoor education camp in Cuivre River State Park in Lincoln County.


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OGDEN — Utahns love their dogs, and many of them think alike when naming their furry family members.
The most popular female dog name in Weber County in 2017 goes to Bella and male name goes to Max, according to the countywide animal licensing records that were made available to the Standard-Examiner.
Check out the list below to see what names made the top five list of 2017.
Bella and Max also turned out to be most popular dog names nationwide, according to a survey compiled by Rover.com, a national network for pet sitters and dog walkers.
The survey found more than half the dog names nationwide in 2017 came from a character from a book, a movie or television show. The "Star Wars" movies and "Games of Thrones" were among the dog owners' biggest inspirations for their dog names. Names such as Luke, Leia, Yoda, Khaleesi and Sansa have gained in popularity last year.
Records indicate Weber County dog owners showed no interest in following the fashion. Those names were rarely seen in the county in 2017.
But still, one should not be surprised to meet a dog named Johnny Cash or Captain Jack Sparrow, or Teddy Roosevelt when walking on the streets in the county.
On the most popular breed list, Labrador Retriever stood out from its fellow dogs in 2017 in Weber County. Roughly 12 percent of dogs licensed last year were Labrador Retrievers, pure and mix.
Utahns love large breeds as much as they adore puppers. Chihuahua and Shih Tzu ranked the second and third most popular breed in the county, followed by Border Collie and Pit Bull.
A list of the top ten dog breeds in Weber County of 2017 is as below. The analysis is based on animal licensing information in 2017 requested from North Ogden, South Ogden, Farr West, Harrisville, Hooper, Huntsville, Marriott-Slaterville, Plain City, Uintah, West Haven and the unincorporated areas in Weber County.
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October 17, 2006
Crawford to plead guilty to financial conflict of interest: AP
Lester Crawford, the former FDA chief, is expected to tell a federal magistrate Tuesday that he lied about financial holdings in companies his agency regulated, the Associated Press reported. According to the AP report, Crawford's lawyer, Barbara Van Gelder, said her client will plead guilty in response to charges from the Justice Department that Crawford falsely reported selling shares in companies governed by FDA rules. The firms were snack food manufacturer Pepsico and food product manufacturer Sysco. Crawford's ownership of those shares was prohibited under federal regulations, since the companies are to be "significantly regulated" by the FDA. The Justice Department also accused Crawford of conflict of interest, charging that as chairman of an FDA panel studying the problem of obesity, he and his wife owned at least $140,000 in stock in Pepsico, the mammoth snacks and drinks company, and Sysco, a major food distribution company. Crawford also violated financial reporting requirements -- alleged by court documents according to the AP -- by failing to disclose income from the sale of stock options in agriculture biotechnology firm Embrex, of whose board Crawford had been a member. Crawford resigned from the FDA in September 2005 but gave no reason for his decision to leave. He had held the top position for just two months but had been acting head of the regulatory agency for more than a year.


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Ryan Gosling has reportedly dropped out of the proposed Logan's Run remake.
Gosling was to reteam with his Drive director Nicolas Winding Refn on the project, but Variety's Justin Kroll claims to have heard he is no longer attached.
"Rough news for those Logan's Run fans, I can confirm Ryan Gosling is no longer attached to the project," Kroll wrote on Twitter.
The new Logan's Run is based on a screenplay co-written by Alex Garland, Will Beall and Andrew Baldwin. It will draw inspiration from William F Nolan's original novel and Michael Anderson's 1976 film.
Gosling and Refn are next teaming up on the Thai boxing thriller Only God Forgives, which is scheduled to finish shooting by the end of the year for a 2013 release.
Bryan Singer and Tron: Legacy director Joseph Kosinski have previously attempted to remake Logan's Run.
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Port Huron
Port Huron is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of St. Clair County. The population was 30,184 at the 2010 census. The city is adjacent to Port Huron Township but is administratively autonomous. It is joined by the Blue Water Bridge over the St. Clair River to Point Edward, Ontario in Canada. The city lies at the southern end of Lake Huron and is the easternmost point on land in Michigan. Port Huron is home to a Domtar Paper Mill; Mueller Industries; Henkel and many companies related to the automobile industry. The city also features a historic downtown area, boardwalk, marina, museum, lighthouse, and the McMorran Place arena and entertainment complex.
The city was a recipient of the All-America City Award in 1955 and 2005.
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Guitarist Brian May says Queen's record-smashing musical "We Will Rock You" is something Freddie Mercury would have loved. It's just one of the many ways, the guitarist adds, that the late frontman remains a part of their lives.
Mercury died of AIDS complications, but not before establishing his own solo career. May and fellow co-founding member Roger Taylor have also been active away from the Queen franchise. May says they likely would have continued on in this way, even had Mercury lived. He's just as certain, too, that Queen would still be making original albums.
"I think life would have been a little bit similar to the way it is now," May tells www.celebrityradio.co.uk in the attached video. "We always came and went out of the mothership, as it were. Queen was our great vehicle, but as time went on, we certainly would go out and do other things, and then come back. I think it still would have been that way. I'm sure we still would have been making Queen albums. It was always such a stimulating experience to work together, and bounce ideas off of each other. I do miss that."
In Mercury's absence, Queen has toured with Bad Company's Paul Rodgers and Adam Lambert of American Idol fame. But it's the musical "We Will Rock You" that has most consistently galvanized fans over the past decade. The show has become the longest running musical ever at the Dominion Theatre located in London's West End — besting "Grease."
"Freddie is so much in our lives, it's incredible," May adds, "and in every aspect, in particular with the musical, which Freddie would have loved, I'm sure."
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Top Ten Tuesday | Characters with Unique, Fabulous and Awesome Names (AKA, the Characters I Remember)
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Lovely list! I have not read any of those books, but I dig the names you have chosen - I LOVE the name Becket for a boy (perhaps given my affinity for Thomas Becket, way back in the 1100s?? Who knows!)ReplyDeleteReplies
I love Beckett too, Sarah. Not only do I love the character from the book I chose (by Melissa Tagg), but I like it from the TV show, Castle too. :)Delete
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Katniss is awesome, and Paige (always have liked that version). Paris is nice, and I like Jubilee too.ReplyDeleteReplies
I agree, Greg! Katniss is a name I'm likely to "always" remember which means I'll remember The Hunger Games for that reason alone. :)Delete
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You've got some beautiful names on this list! :-) I like the name Paige. It's pretty!ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi, Chrissi. Thanks! Me too. Paige has always been a favorite name. :)Delete
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I really like your spin on this list. Way to make it your own.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks, Tara. It was a fun topic to put together. :)Delete
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Hahahahaha, that is so me! I had to search through my books on Goodreads for a good thirty minuets just to find all of the names I was looking for. I do think that you're right though, the more unique the name, the more I remember it. You totally have to read the Lunar Chronicles! The characters are very awesome and cool. :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi, Anna! Thanks so much for visiting - and I'm glad I'm not alone. :) (Thanks goodness for Goodreads, right!?)Delete
I'm glad to know the Lunar book shave awesome characters. I hear amazing things about the series so I'm hopeful it'll become a new favorite. :)
I like Finley a lot too! Katniss Everdeen will always be one of my favorites.ReplyDelete
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Cool. Finley isn't only a lovely name, the character is great too. :)Delete
Katniss' name is one of the greats. Thanks so much for visiting, Lori.
Great list! Katniss Everdeen for usre is one of those names I'll always remember. And Cress is really nice too. I haven't read the book yet, but Jubilee Chase is also one of those unforgetable names.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks, Lindsey. I had fun "collecting" these names - and am sure I missed a whole bunch of them too. Jubilee Chase does have an unforgettable ring, doesn't it!? I love those kinds of names. :)Delete
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Haha! I'm not an animal lover either, but I enjoyed coming up with names for cats and dogs!ReplyDelete
I like your list...there some pretty ones in here -- Asher & Paige.Replies
As a kid we had farm animals (cats) and I played with the little kittens, but as I've grown up, I've not been a bit animal person. But, as you say, it's can still be fun to spin this topic that way!Delete
Thanks! And yes, I agree. Asher and Paige are <3!
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Lovely list, Rissi! Cress made my list, too. And who doesn't love the name Katniss? Have a great day!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks, Miranda. Looking forward to reading your list - yay for shared names! :)Delete
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I'm with you regarding kids, pets, and cars. But you managed to come up with a great list! I love Aiden, Asher, and Finley.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks, Angie; the three you list are among my favorites. :)Delete
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Great take on this weeks prompt! You're completely right about Katniss, the name has become so iconic. I do really like the name Asher, but I've never had a reason to use it.ReplyDelete
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Well said, Louise. Katniss' name IS iconic. :)Delete
Asher is a unique and "cool" sounding name, plus the story it's from!? It's brilliant.
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Since I don't want to have kids, I think Asher would be a good name for a dog!ReplyDelete
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Asher is a great name indeed. :) Thanks so much for visiting, Giovanna.Delete
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Katniss is on my list, too. And I love the name Asher!ReplyDelete
Here's my TTT: https://4thhouseontheleft.wordpress.com/2016/10/18/top-ten-tuesday-10-fictional-names-that-will-have-teachers-scratching-their-heads-on-how-to-spell-or-pronounce/Replies
YAY! Glad we both picked Katniss; she's a worldwide figure in the fictional world. :)Delete
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Very original this list ! I love your blog!ReplyDelete
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Thanks so much, Mariela; it was fun to put together. Glad you visited. Looking forward to reading your list (tomorrow). :)Delete
I haven't read the book you listed with the name, yet, but I *love* the name Beckett for anything! Such a great name!ReplyDeleteReplies
Keep Holding On is wonderful, Katie. Hope you enjoy it if/when you read it. :) Thanks so much for visiting!Delete
Aw I love this list! It is also fine to not want pets, btw- I have a cat now, but I really never understood the appeal for the most part so tell your cousin to shhh ;) Katniss is such an amazing name- not like I'd name my kid that or anything, but it is so... strong and unique but without being too crazy. I like Asher too! Great choices!!ReplyDeleteReplies
LOL, thanks, Shannon - and I do. ;) She doesn't like it very well, but well, I still love her.Delete
Right!? No matter how much I like it, I don't think I'd ever name my daughter Katniss either. It wouldn't suit. But Asher? I could see myself using that one! :)
Ah, I love the Minnie Driver reference! She enunciates so particularly awesomely in that movie. And yes! I DO recommend those books. Do I ever! :D I have been fascinated by Finley's name ever since first reading that book. SO good!ReplyDeleteReplies
I agree. She's perfect for the role. I love how she plays Mabel.Delete
Me too. I really like the name Finley and recently (actually it's my current read), I love the name Rylan from Melissa Tagg's One Enchanted Eve. Unique names keep the character in my memory much longer. :)
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We want you to feel free to have the greatest vacation imaginable. And Carnival Liberty just so happens to be packed with some of the latest, greatest features you'll find anywhere.
All day long, Carnival Liberty can be found serving up signature burgers designed by Guy Fieri, right there at Guy's Burger Joint - and look! - just over there is SkyBox Sports Bar: a double-header of a sports bar that brings together live sports on TV and lively sports-gaming competition... oh, not to mention great drinks! Enjoy BlueIguana Cantina tacos and burritos on Lido deck - made fresh, and fast, while you wait - plus two great bars: one rum-slinging, one tequila-wielding, both dueling for your heart. That's right: just a quick stroll from RedFrog Rum Bar you'll find BlueIguana Tequila Bar.
On the entertainment side of things, Carnival Liberty features two of our best, live on stage. First there's Playlist Productions, where pros sing and dance their hearts out, performing high-energy themed revues of tunes you know, backed by amazing visual effects. Then there's Hasbro, The Game Show, where you might get the chance to come on down, get up on stage and compete in larger-than-life versions of your family-favorite Hasbro games... each with a unique twist. Kids have three unique youth spaces where they can hang out with others their age and enjoy supervised activities, games and more.
You might call Carnival Liberty a vacation spot that's just full of great vacation spots... and we'd agree!
BlueIguana Tequila Bar
Nobody knows Mexican dining like a blue iguana. Well, our blue iguana, at least. That's why it should come as no surprise that the BlueIguana Cantina features freshly made tacos and burritos stuffed specially for your enjoyment. Throw our homemade tortillas and salsa into the mix, and you have a casual dining experience that will make you say "mmmm" (which is actually Iguanese for "more, please").
Twister Waterslide
Above the ship you'll find the shining sun, but that's not all - basking in its rays is a gleaming symbol of fun, a monument to merriment... a sign of splashy-good times to come. Spot the spiraling Twister Waterslide atop your Carnival ship and you can be sure that your vacation comes complete with twists, turns and squeals of thrilled delight. Countless gallons of water course through the entire length of this slide, so you're by no means dry when you start, but by the time you reach the end - hundreds of feet later - you reach new levels of soaking, splashing down in that classic waterslide photo-finish: hands-up, eyes wide and nothing but exhilaration on your face.
Alchemy Bar
You don't need to be a mix-master to appreciate Alchemy you just have to be up for trying something new. We have been stirring up some magic behind the scenes here at Carnival to produce a tasty series of all-new cocktails served at this unique vintage-themed cocktail pharmacy. Let our cocktail specialists prescribe you something from the bar, with both nonalcoholic and alcoholic elixirs to remedy what ails you. Or, create your own custom concoction from a variety of unique ingredients.
*Regular bar prices apply
Spa Carnival
When it comes to complete relaxation from the inside out, nothing beats a trip to the spa. From the minute you step inside, the soothing ambiance begins to work its magic. Renew yourself with premium beauty and wellness therapies, like hot stone massages, aromatherapy or full-body wraps. This is your time to be spoiled, indulged and even beautified. Lie back, close your eyes, and feel the stress sail away as your body and mind experience total tranquility. (Oh yeah, and this feel-good stuff isn't just for the ladies - dudes, there are plenty of treatments on our menu for you too.)
Camp Ocean
When families cruise Carnival, even the smallest fish in the pond have a big, awesome time. Okay, so it's actually way more than just a pond - it's Camp Ocean. At Camp Ocean, 2-11 year-olds stay busy, keep active and have fun as they enjoy all new ocean-themed activities and entertainment made for kids. We put campers into supervised, age-based groups and give each a cool marine-life label that's sure to raise the sails on camaraderie at sea. The littlest little ones - ages 2 to 5 -join the Penguin colony and engage in activities like Musical Icebergs and Ocean Bingo even learning a thing or two about buoyancy! The little-biggers, 6 to 8, are the way-cool Stingrays, who might be found enjoying Pirate Game Night, making sea salt art or even designing their own aquarium. The big fish are the Sharks - ages 9 to 11 - who really sink their teeth into playing Marine Life Trivia, creating a giant ocean mural, and scoring big with games and sports competitions. Our counselors, each with education or childcare experience, are there to make sure everyone in these small groups has an amazing time.
RedFrog Rum Bar
Guests have told us we hit on something special with the cool Caribbean chill of the RedFrog Pub. We've taken the best parts and brought them poolside with the RedFrog Rum Bar, where the frog keeps the fun hopping day and night with all the island flava you know and love. Join the party at this poolside bar featuring a great selection of frog-approved Caribbean rum-based concoctions available by the glass or pitcher, plus plenty of CarnivalÂ's signature private-label draft beer, ThirstyFrog Red.
*Regular bar prices apply
Serenity Adult Only Retreat
Somebody at Carnival knows just what you need, and it's pretty much exactly the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat. Look, you'll still be on the same ship as the kids, the hoopla, and all the Carnival-style excitement... but you could easily forget, because when you're at Serenity you could not be further from it all. The world you'll find yourself in is one of complete peace, sea breezes, swaying hammocks and, of course, a nearby bar. It's the place to get done the kind of stuff you just can't seem to do anywhere else - reconnect with your partner, finish that book, or do absolutely, blissfully, nothing at all.
Seaday Brunch
Forget what "they" say - the most important meal of the day is brunch. Slumberers can sleep in and still enjoy breakfast favorites, while early-risers get a head-start on lunch. And Seaday Brunch brings everybody's favorite mid-morning meal to your Carnival cruise, and does it right. You'll enjoy huevos rancheros, special french toast, loaded mac-n-cheese... and yes, more ways to cook eggs than we even thought was possible. Chow down and fuel up - you've got lots of exploring to do, across the ship, for the rest of the day.
Dining Room
"Hey, which side does the fork go on?" is a question you'll never have to ask at a dining room dinner aboard a Carnival cruise... we set the table for you. We also bring to the table a full three courses in an experience that's filling, but never stuffy - after all, you're just as likely to catch waiters table-dancing as you are to order dessert. Dessert's included (along with the rest of your meal, by the way) in your fare. But don't skip straight to dessert, because the main course is the main attraction - drop in daily and enjoy a rotating menu of delectable favorites like steak, roasted duck, scallops and prime rib.
Lido Restaurant
Featuring a nice variety of casual dining options like Mongolian Wok, Chef's Choice, Salad Bar, Carnival Deli and more, the Lido Restaurant has something - or more likely, at least a few somethings - to satisfy your craving. With plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, plus food options for everyone, you can enjoy your personal favorites in company of family and friends for lunch or dinner... or even breakfast! It's also where you can find our pizza, soft serve and frozen yogurt - all open 24 hours a day, which ought to be enough for anybody.
Turn your special vacation in the direction of delicious - book a table for an unforgettably delectable evening at the Steakhouse. Our menu features mouthwatering premium cuts of beef cooked to your exact specifications, as well as a fantastic selection of seafood, entrees, gourmet appetizers and an extensive wine list. The atmosphere pairs remarkably well with - and perhaps even enhances - the culinary creations of our gourmet chefs.
Tip: Like any destination restaurant, reservations for Steakhouse are highly recommended. Your meal includes an appetizer, salad, entree, side and dessert.
*Fee applies
Mongolian Wok
Chow down on some delicious Asian goodness. First, select your noodles and veggies. Then tell one of our chefs which sauce and meat you want in the wok. Will it be mussels and Szechuan? Beef and Thai barbecue? Chicken and black bean? Don't worry, the decision doesnt have to be final you can come back to Mongolian Wok and try all the combos your heart desires!
Guys Burger Joint
We went looking for someone to help us grill up the best burgers at sea, and we found just the guy. Carnival has teamed up with best-selling author, restaurateur and Food Network personality Guy Fieri to bring all the authentic appeal of a roadside burger shack to Guys Burger Joint, the cool poolside spot for hot burgers and hand-cut fries. Try a fresh-off-the-grill burger Guys way, or take it off-road to our toppings bar and truly make it your own.
BlueIguana Cantina
Nobody knows Mexican dining like a blue iguana. Well, our blue iguana, at least. That is why it should come as no surprise that the BlueIguana Cantina features freshly made tacos and burritos stuffed specially for your enjoyment. Throw our homemade tortillas and salsa into the mix, and you have a casual dining experience that will make you say "mmmm" (which is actually Iguanese for "more, please").
Coffee Bar
Pause your vacation and treat yourself to a well-deserved break with a specialty coffee drink or freshly-brewed tea plus some delicious homemade pastries. Or, for an even sweeter option, stop by for a milkshake, slice of cake or cookie.
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Rally starts are early, and this rally was no exception. The trip started out with no sufficient travel vehicle. It was down to two Hyundai Accents. Luke's Hyundai had no working brakes, while Steve's shook like an unbalanced washing machine at highway speeds. With these two parts cars available we decided to combine them into one, hopefully functional Hyundai.
7AM service at Steve's house with both cars jacked up was successful with swapping Steve's used front pads and rotors on Luke's car. The neighbors did not appreciate the impact gun at the early AM or the air compressor kicking in. It's an alarm clock, they should be up making breakfast for somebody. The Rally Accent came off the floorjack and we were off to the races…
We head off to pick up Dave. Everything was going great until we reached the ghetto of Poughkeepsie NY. After passing the methadone clinic, half way house and Kennedy Fried Chicken, we arrived at Dave's place.
We leave Poughkeepsie at around 9AM, with a full day of activities. Most of them involved barraging Dave with personal questions. Luke has known Dave since 2002 meeting at a Galant VR4 get together but have only hung out a handful of times while Steve met Dave only two or three times. Without a radio in the car Steve decides to start asking Dave questions of a personal nature that would get deeper and deeper. This is probably one of the easiest/quickest ways to get to know someone. (Sample questions at the end of the story…)
About an hour in Steve starts receiving a massive incoming of text messages. We weren't sure which girlfriend it was, all we know is she wouldn't leave us alone.
Its around 11am and Steve is already complaining about starving. It turns out Steve has an ex in the Albany area and she meets us at Chipotle. She is fully infected with the hippie disease. We finish our meals and suddenly Steve's Ex decides she wants Five Guys fries and we MUST have some. So she walks next door, buys some fries and brings them back to where we were sitting. She then proceeds to eat two French fries, stops and basically forces Steve and Luke to finish an entire Five Guys Fries while they scream in pain from too much food. They were delicious.
We all stop off at the Ben & Jerry's factory in Vermont. Big fan of the "Imagine Whirled Peace" flavor.
We decided to screw Steve over by skipping a meal. Starving Steve is similar to feeding a Mogwai after midnight. We finally arrived at Sunday River Inn the Rally Headquarters with our super rally Hyundai on Miata rims and borrowed brakes.
Fresh start at 7:30AM has us Showered, out the door and paying for our VIP tickets. This year NEFR started a program of shuttling around Media/VIP people. This program included coach service from Sunday River, box meals, soda/wine/beer and Tim O'Neil's ex-co-driver Martin Hedland as our tour guide and Rally America Liason.
We learned a few things from the Rally America VIP program:
- They serve you red wine that tastes like it comes out of a box and gets Steve smashed quickly. It really wasn't too bad, some of it actually had a cork and not all the beers were in cans.
- Somehow only the oddest types of people sign up for the VIP program and there is a high rate of Galant VR4 ownership among them.
- Not having to drive between stages or having stages closed for your transportation is very nice (for drunks).
However before we can get started being carted around in style by the bus we need breakfast. Steve hasn't eaten since last night. A quick stop at the local convenience store (Note, Local in Maine could be up to one hour of driving each way) for Steve and the rest of us to stock up on muffins and coffee and head back for the first stage at Sunday River.
We had great seats on the grass except for the Subaru owners behind us going on and on about how great of drivers they are and how they could drift better than Pastrana. Oh how I wish sometimes that WRX's would cause these type of owners rectal cancer. But I digress…
Link to full gallery of SS1-SundayRiver http://gtluke.smugmug.com/gallery/8983579_XH3H6
After the Sunday River stage we travel we travel to the Mexico Recreation Park (Mexico as in Maine, not Taco Bell) for a Park Expose, service and stage with the famous NEFR jump which gets smaller and smaller each year. Once again due to a lack of communication and coordination the spectator schedule was different than the racer schedule. The "Parade" lap everyone viewed was actually the first stage and thanks to talking to some Rally Drivers (orange Golf, sorry forgot names!) we found out there wasn't another stage.
Here is the complete gallery of SS2-Mexico: http://gtluke.smugmug.com/gallery/8984040_FNVa6
Instead of standing around like idiots for a stage that was not going to happen we sat on our bus eating and resting, or in the case of Steve, drinking.
At some point our bus moved us to the Concord Pond Stage. Luckily Steve had moved from the cheap wine to Sam Adams beer. This however did not keep him from yelling at an 19 year old kid with braces about how he should drop out of college because he was a communications major. Or as Steve put it, barista in training. Steve ate another lunch.
Concord Pond was a great stage with spectators at what seemed like every corner. The stage was packed with people! There was a mixture of elevation changes, off camber turns and tricky rock formations. Luke and Dave were in two different view points, allowing completely different sets of photos. Overall it was a very fun stage, one to not miss.
Gallery of photo's from SS5-ConcordPond http://gtluke.smugmug.com/gallery/8987940_mp2Bz
And into the tree. Miraculously he was able to drive off!
Luke had been complaining about some ear issue most of the day. At some point during the downtime Luke offered $20 to Dave if he happened to have Q-Tips among his camera cleaning equipment (from a welding accident). As we found out, Luke's ear is another discharge port for his bodily waste. He placed a Q-tip in his ear, moved it around and pulled out what looked like a dog turd. Steve stopped eating for awhile.
*Picture removed for safety of our readers*
We got back on the bus where we headed back to a wonderful buffet dinner at Sunday Driver with the VIP/Media personal plus Rally workers. With various pasta and meat dishes with cookies and brownies for desert it hit the spot. The cookies were varied and some of the best we've ever eaten. The brownies must have been cooked incorrectly as they were very mushy like fudge.
We sit down at a table situated between two leather couches and begin eating. Suddenly there it was. We almost missed it but only just a few feet we spotted what we previously thought was the unimaginable. At first we didn't think it was true and we all simultaneously started rubbing our eyes and checking our glasses but it was there. One of the other patrons of the restaurant had the insight to take two of the cookies and scoop the brownie in between creating a sandwich of sin. Dave and Steve look up to find Luke missing but he shortly returns with brownie scraped out of the pan and placed in between two cookies. He goes to take a bite as the gentleman in the table next to us looks at Luke, looks at the cookie and nods. Luke nods back to his new blood brother and bites into his slice of heaven.
We went back to the room where we showered, downloaded the daily pictures, barraged Dave with personal questions and completely ignoring making any RallyAddict updates.
6am at Saturday morning in a daze we went to the VIP/Media room to get pastries and coffee for breakfast. We were quickly woken up by the antics of the odd but fun VIP crew. If they weren't so nice, and the fear of being stabbed by them at future events we could dedicate many pages of material to these fine folks. I'll leave it at that.
The bus brought us to the service and stage at the Papermill in Berlin, NH. We watched one stage which went through the papermill's property and provided a great view of the course. This may have been one of the only times we saw a car racing for more than 5 seconds. Once again the stage was the packed, it really was a great turn out for NEFR.
Link to gallery with all the SS6-Berlin pictures: http://gtluke.smugmug.com/gallery/8988081_zAL2a
Lifting a wheel
Lawndarting off of a hump on the inside.
And again (both cars finished)
After that we took a long trip in the bus to the 'Something Fishy" stage in New Hampshire. We saw two passes where parts continually fell off cars and we had incident after incident with the volunteer for the stage. No matter what our badges said, the protests from that day's Rally-America Liason had with him or the drunken screams from our compatriots, he wanted us out of the road or any good spectator spot. We took the high road and found relatively good spectator spots behind the yellow tape.
Link to gallery from SS9-SomethingsFishy http://gtluke.smugmug.com/gallery/9000198_AHggZ
Front tire issue. Part of the fender area ripped off right in front our spectator area!
This points out the only issues we had with the VIP setup. It was great having someone driving you between stages, take care of food, provide needed answers when necessary (Is this stage canceled or should we sit here for 15 hours in the heat?), ex-rally car drivers to annoy with questions, a traveling bathroom, and constant amusement from the other VIPs. However compared to the VIP program at STPR it was twice the price and provided little additional access. We were disappointed a few times with the lack of coordination but we are aware this is a first time effort and hope things are improved in the future. Diet soda would have been appreciated. Luke described the box lunches as "amazing" and they need no further improvement.
After two stages the road was shut down just for us. In a few minutes a small old re-painted school bus coming down the road at rally racer speeds stopped at our spectator area to pick us up. We loaded onto the bus with only a few minor insults thrown at the volunteer in a red shirt and headed to the beginning of the stage. The bus driver, probably a descendant of Annie Oakley or Amelia Earhardt was tearing up the road quicker than some of the competitors. We flew down the road with every crowd in the woods screaming and hollering at us with their hands in the air waving at us. I'm now wondering if rally spectators are mindless idiots who get excited about anything that moves.
We arrived at the beginning of the stage where we watch the hole-shot starts to the third stage. After all the cars go we hop onto the bus for a second lunch and then head back to Sunday River.
25 mph? Really?
We make it back in time before any of the cars arrive to setup for picture taking. The typical champagne podium ceremony ensued with the expected canned responses from Pastrana/Block.
Pictures from the ceremony are in the Misc album here: http://gtluke.smugmug.com/gallery/8983076_AiyFe
After the Open class awards Eric Burmeister from Mac Attack! fame asked Dave and Luke to stick around and take pictures of the Max Attack! winners. Very graciously Dave and Luke accepted. It was a great opportunity and hopefully they help Eric out.
Luke and Dave are taking the pictures while Steve meets up with his friend Chrissy who is living in Maine for the summer, who also happens to be a hippie. Dave noticed a pattern. Steve was cold so Chrissy brought him a Grateful Dead hoodie that has never been washed and has been doused with patroulie oil. Luke continues the rest of the trip. We all went to dinner at the Brewery where there was a lack of drivers or any cool teams. There were a few tables of Subaru owners…
Sunday had us wakeup/cleanup/leave. As we were packing the car we met two drivers (Andrew Havas and Aaron Crescenti) who were also getting ready and who said they had heard of RallyAddict. I'm sure they were lying but it felt nice.
We headed off in search of lobster before we left Maine. Trying to not get ripped off at a tourist trap we somehow drove an extra 50 miles through a bunch of tourist traps, arrived at and left 3 separate restaurants/lobster shacks until we gave in at a restaurant where we bought $16.99 lobster rolls. All we wanted was to eat Lobster in Maine, because you have to do that when in Maine. It worked out much better than last years NEFR where we wanted to eat ice cream in Vermont and somehow stopped at a shop 1 mile into New Hampshire. (It was good and I'm sure it was a freedom loving cow that produced the milk instead of some communist Vermont cow, but that's not the point).
An hour later we stopped off for Lunch #2 at the Border Café right outside of Boston. The Border Café is a chain of Tex-Mex restaurants with only a few locations in Massachusetts, New Jersey and some state no one cares about. We found it highly amusing to stop off at a restaurant so similar to the one we commonly frequent in New Jersey with the exact same food however the quality of the soda was sub-par. I'm sure the employee in charge of the soda is making payments on an Impreza. Our Waitress was a bitch probably because she's a Godless Red Sox fan and Dave was wearing a NY Yankees hat. Or possibly because she doesn't like a strong woman in politics and Steve was wearing a Palin 2012 shirt.
2nd lunch did not agree with Dave too well and one (yes, one) exit down the highway we proceeded to stop at a rest stop. Besides not frequenting a Wal-Mart this is one thing we nearly skipped on this trip. Ah rest-stops. No matter where in the country you stop at one it is continually bustling with the oddest and most varied types of people. Once Dave was finished, and we were finished with the antics we were playing while he was in the stall we left to return Dave to home.
Overall, it was an amazing trip. Great cars, great drivers, great people and no drama! We can't wait to attend next years New England Forest Rally.
Questions asked of Dave:
1) When was the last time you cried uncontrollably?
2) What was the most embarrassing thing you ever had to tell your doctor?
3) Have you ever been arrested?
4) What was your best and worst car? (As a Mitsubishi owner he of course used the same car twice)
5) Do you have credit card debt?
7) Have you ever called your parents crying?
8) Have you ever adult shit your pants?
9) What's the most you ever lost gambling?
10) Why do you smoke?
12) What did they do when they hazed you?
13) Which girlfriend do you still have?
14) What was your worst breakup?
15) Have you had your thyroid checked for that?
We asked about 3 times these questions and more….sexual based questions that may not be suitable for this write-up. We got to know Dave well.
1 Gigantic bucket of Party Mix
3 Cases Barq's Diet Rootbeer
25+ Gigabytes of Pictures
1020 Miles Driven
1 Bottle Wine
29 Bottles of Beer
0 Cans of Beer
½ Bottle Bug Spray
4 Tanks of Gas
1 Pair Underwear (Dave)
26 Hours Driven (Not including to/from stages as we had VIP)
1 Shirt purchased by Steve and lost within 1 hour
1 Rockwall climbed by Steve and Luke
1 Datsun 510
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I am not a lawyer nor am I well-versed in how the Law, okay Malaysian law, operates but I know this inquest is going to be headed by a magistrate and we ALL know how LOW in the scheme of things a magistrate is, don't we? If many Malaysians don't even trust findings by judges of the High Court, Supreme Court and Federal Court how are they going to take this magistrate-level charade?
Since the tragic event of Teoh Beng Hock's death Malaysians have clamoured for a Royal Commission of Inquiry. We all think that only a Royal Commission has the clout and the transparency to conduct an inquiry into the case.
So now we are going to get both an inquest and a Royal Commission of Inquiry. The question I want to ask now is who does the spin for dear old Najib? Bad job, right? It's almost like a badly written comedy skit.
Okay, okay they want a Royal Commission let's give them one. But we make sure this Royal Commission is only to study the interrogation methods used by the MACC. In other words it is a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the investigative methods of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). So if they find something...... like maybe we should not 'investigate' past 2 a.m. or allow outsiders to sleep in our pantry... then they can recommend that MACC amend this and that and the other lor. No problem what. And if we say things fast enough the Rakyat won't notice one la. Just make sure we emphasise the words, ROYAL COMMISSION. They hear that one sure ok reddy. Then to double confirm we say that MAYBE only we will make the findings of the Royal Commission public. That will divert their attention from Teoh to Tiu. Kao tim.
But then the fler's death how? Huh? That one ah? Very easy what. They want to know if anybody kill the Teoh boy, right? Call inquest la. Put one of our magistrates in charge. After some time we say got one fler over-zealous and went 'too far' with his investigative methods. We all do a loud collective TSK TSK TSK then handcuff the fler, take him to court, guilty, send him to jail......after a few months nobody will even remember and then we can quietly 'accident' the fler or something la. Hello! We've been doing stuff like this for more than 50 years la. Sure can one. Kao tim.
Anything else?
DPM, Muhyiddin Yassin said all quarters should respect the royal commission as an independent body and accept its decision without any prejudice. Errr......yeah.....since when did we say we wouldn't? You scold us for what?
He also said that the commission was the result of calls by various parties including Teoh Beng Hock's family. In other words you asked for it, we are giving it to you so? Errr......yeah......we asked for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the events resulting in the needless death of Teoh Beng Hock.
You are going to pick people for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the investigative methods of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission. Big difference. No?


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and please release "square lights secret version"
Wow, great to see to see the Aaron and Clark here and just before the Hot Mass take over in DC as well! Pittsburgh crew killing it. Can't wait to listen.
Huge respect for Ivan Smagghe, but that crying baby track is a nail scraping down a chalkboard.
Honcho wins the match, nice flow!
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Ben van Berkel, director of Dutch architecture firm UNStudio has created a new lighting system for Zumtobel, providing architects and lighting designers a task-specific illumination of paths, squares, roads and facades.
Aimed at improving the quality and safety of exterior spaces after dark, the modular system is designed to create environments for social activity, mobility and walkability.
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Crab in my shoemouth
Crab in my shoemouth
Crab in my shoemouth
Crab in my, Crab in my, Crab in my shoemouth
Crab in my shoemouth
Crab in my shoemouth
Crab in my, Crab in my, Crab in my shoemouth
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0General CommentIt's an old jazz tune by Dizzy Gillespie...lyrics are phish though (go figure haha)
0General CommentThere is a theme of STD's and using protection in the album, especially in the song "Cavern." Manteca is Spanish for cooking lard, I would guess with a reference to a curvy woman, too.
In "Cavern," we're reminded to take care of our shoe after a list of synonyms for condoms. Here, the singer laments a "Crab" in our "Shoemouth."
Elsewhere in the album, the singer can no longer carry on his relationship with his lover due to being in the hospital with a "tube" in his "ween."
Not the most mature way to address the AIDS epidemic that was raging at the time this album came out, but as a teenager when this came out, I got the message. It's a regular PSA!
From my Guelah Papyrus comment:
I think this song is about expecting to catch a cheating girlfriend in the act, with undertones of fears of venereal disease as a running theme? Why? Well, when you listen to the other lyrics on the album, STD's are something of a running theme-- it's a public health announcement to jam band types everywhere. "Whatever you do, take care of your shoe" (Cavern) lest you get a "Crab" in your "Shoemouth" (Manteca)
"In summing up, the moral seems
A little bit obscure...
Give the director a serpent deflector
A mudrat detector, a ribbon reflector
A cushion convector, a pitcher of nectar *
A viral dissector,a hormone collector"
(Cavern) - this entire list is a collection of synonyms for condoms. With the exception of a "picture of Nectar." Nectar's was a club that Phish played in and while I haven't seen the proprietor myself, it would presumably be enough of a turn off to prevent any activity that might result in catching anything!!! And I think bacteria can come in the shape of little serpents, ribbons, rods, or tiny spheres. Yuck.
This album came out during the AIDS epidemic when I was a teenager-- I think the message was pretty clear at the time. The remainder of "Cavern's" lyrics contain a lot of disease imagery, and other earlier tunes like Golgi Apparatus suggest that microbiology tends to come up in Phish lyrics.
So the singer imagines himself paralyzed by a spider, a "fly on the wall" to witness the tryst of his lover, and then imagines walking in, causing frowns all around-- and noticing that his photo frame on the nightstand has been turned flat on the table.joejefferyCTon December 27, 2012 Link
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Thursday, Dec. 3 at Manchester College
Jazz standards ranging from Ellington's Take the "A" Train to Brubaker's Take Five will have dancers and wanna-be dancers swinging to the Manchester College Jazz Ensemble on Thursday, Dec. 3.
The swing dance, mingled generously with simple dance lessons, begins at 7 p.m. in the upper College Union. All ages are welcome. Tickets are $2; free for students. Reservations not necessary.
"It's very informal. We'll teach simple steps and alternate the lessons with the performance and dancing," says ensemble leader Tim Reed, assistant professor of music.
Dancers (or just music lovers) will get a little bit of everything: lots of traditional jazz, contemporary jazz and the slower ballads.
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There are several artists under this name:
1. Since Akira debuted as a model of "KERA," a popular gothic fashion magazine, she quickly became one of the top models in Japan and has appeared on covers of many magazines including "KERA BOKU." She is also DISACODE's (j-rock band) vocalist.
Her unique Gothic boyish style has captured a huge female fan base in Japan and overseas, and she has performed at many international fashion events including Japan Expo 2013 and Shanghai Expo. Besides being a model, she is also a singer, and she will have a major debut as solo artist "AKIRA" this summer. Her debut song, "Aoki Tsuki Michite," will become the ending theme of popular Japanese TV animation "Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji) Book of Circus."Official release date is July 30th, 2014.
2. Born in 1984 in a small town in the north of Germany, Akira dreamed from an early age about becoming a singer.
Her dream came true. She has produced trance tracks for many years. Tracks like "Million Miles Away From Home" are known by people around the world.
3. DJ Akira: Kin Wing Lam has been DJ-ing in the terror speedcore circuit for over 12 years now and is sought after worldwide for his devastating skillz. As the owner of "Hong Kong Violence" records he has also produced the infamous "Trance Trutje".
Nowadays Akira is back on track so to speak, with some savage new – soon to be released - mu"sick". Together with his bollox DJ sets this really makes him the leader DJ of hardest hardcore techno in all forms.
4. An electronica/post-rock/pop band who formed in Cambridge and now reside in London. After years of self-releasing and underground critical acclaim, the JAPANESE FREQUENCIES EP was released by Filthy Little Angels in September 2008. They disbanded in late 2009 and are all pursuing new musical projects.
5. A marginal hip-hop band from France, spelled "AKIRA" (in capital letters).
6. A drum and bass act from Japan.
7. A dnb/jungle/ragga dj/mc Akira from Poland.
8. An alternative rock band from Germany, members Johanna (vocals), Christian (lead guitar), Adam (drums) and Tjörven (guitar). Formed in 2006 and currently recording.
9. A progressive death / metalcore / experimental band from Russia (Nizhny Novgorod). The band released a 3-song demo recording in 2007, renamed to The Akira, and then split up in 2009.
10. Czech dnb dj named Akira, part of Deadly Viperz duo (together with Anakin). Comes from Karlovy Vary.
11. A dark hardcore / experimental band from Russia (Moscow), released a 4-song Demo recording in 2010.
12. Akira is a dubstep/riddim producer who is currently signed to Ape Garden Agency. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
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