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Are you looking for creative ways to embed tweets on your website?
Do you want to show off your customer's kind words about your business?
Since Twitter allows the ability to embed tweets on websites, people have discovered lots of creative ways to use them.
In this post, I'll show you six ways to use embedded tweets to enhance your content, drive engagement and establish social proof.
How to Embed a Tweet
From sharing spontaneous customer testimonials to increasing traffic and promoting events, embedded tweets can capitalize on or support engagement with your brand in a number of ways.
Before we get started, let's quickly review how to embed a tweet on your website.
When you find a tweet you want to embed on your website, hover over that tweet and click on the More link. Then you should see an Embed Tweet option.


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This is my other holiday project - Veronik Avery's long lacy gloves - Glove #1 here. They were supposed to be longer, and therefore lacier, but I was at a point where I needed to pay less attention, so I began the stocking stitch for the hands.
I am really happy with them so far - and am very excited to finally spend $30 on sock yarn and have it out where I can see it! Will get going on the fingers soon - you can see the thumb on its holder there --- my silver hoop earring. Again, I never thought I'd get so far and was caught without my holders. But in a pinch, that earring works like a dream!
Unfortunately, both of these projects are about to zzzz (as they say on Ravelry) since I have a little deadline knitting ahead of me - and Hanukkah starts in two weeks....
The other thing I did over Thanksgiving Vacation was to put some serious time and thought into the whole yarn store question. Looking at the #s, talking to some LYS employees in both Boston and NJ, and reading through all your feedback and threads about other LYSs. I'll spare you all the drawn out rationale which we've been tossing around and sum it up - Long story short, no yarn store for us.
And a quick plea to you all - support YOUR LYSs. They're feeling the pinch. They can compete with each other, but they can't do a thing about the big interent shops. Buy in person, or buy from Etsy. Support your small business person - it's not easy to do what they do out on a financial limb. and if you expect them to keep doing it, they really need your support, so make the extra effort if you can.
PS. If you head to Princeton NJ, go down to Pins and Needles on Chambers St - amazing stuff, lots of unique yarns, great book selection and a wonderful owner - Kathleen. They also have a really cool needlepoint area - maybe another future craft?
but now back to the knitting.


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While his tenure as the 11th president of Boulder's Naropa University began in August, Charles "Chuck" Lief did not have "the keys to car," as his good friend and Naropa's first chief executive Martin Janowitz said Saturday, until his official inauguration ceremony.
It took six months, but for members of the Naropa community, the colorful and tradition-rich inauguration ceremony held for Lief at the school's Nalanda Events Center in east Boulder Saturday afternoon was worth the wait.
"I just think that Chuck Lief is going to be an amazing president," Kendra Sandoval, 42, of Denver said after the nearly three-hour inauguration.
Sandoval, who in 2005 earned her master's degree in environmental leadership from the
university, said her favorite part of the event was a lively tribute poem to Lief written and expertly delivered by Anne Waldman, co-founder of Naropa's Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics.
"I thought Anne Waldman was amazing," Sandoval said. "What a tribute."
Waldman was hardly the only highlight of the eclectic ceremony.
Things got under way with a musical performance by Gamelan Tunas Mekar, a Denver-based community orchestra playing the native music of Bali, Indonesia, under the direction of Balinese composer Made Lasmawan. A procession of the school's faculty, staff and board of trustees was then led into the event hall by bagpiper Chris Doyle, before Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi delivered the invocation. The rabbi, better known as "Reb Zalman," held Naropa's world wisdom chair from 1995 until 2004.
Performing arts student Marcella de la Paz and Naropa technical coordinator Shevek Majors-Peer delivered a stirring acoustic rendition of the song, "Home" by Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros.
The centerpieces of Saturday's event were the investiture ceremony and execution of the Stroke of Ashe, a ceremonial calligraphy brushstroke rooted in the traditions of Shambhala Buddhism. Lief's execution of the stroke Saturday ignited confidence and drew down the blessings of Naropa's lineage on the spot, according to tradition. It further represented Lief and the Naropa community's commitment to bringing forth a harmonious and just society.
The investiture ceremony and Lief's taking of the presidential oath, were presided over by Janowitz and Naropa Board Chairman Jerry Colonna.
Lief, a nonprofit executive, entrepreneur and lawyer, helped found Naropa in 1974 and was serving as chairman of its board when he was asked to serve as president. His wife, Judith, held the post from 1980 to 1985. Lief also is an early North American student of Naropa's founder, Ch�gyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a Buddhist meditation master, who set forth a 500-year educational mission for the school.
Lief covered a wide range of topics including financial challenges and the planned formation of a new school focused on continuing education during his nearly 20-minute inaugural address. He also took time to thank his family, faculty, staff, students, and many other members of the Naropa community.
"I am blessed to have this opportunity to serve Naropa is this new way," he said. "I look forward to working closely with you all, inviting your ideas and your concerns, and I am particularly looking forward to the 460 years ahead of us."
Though the impending birth of his second child kept him from attending in person, Sakyong, Jamg�n Mipham Rinpoche, son of Ch�gyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Naropa's lineage holder, sent in a video address for Saturday's ceremony.
"I fully support this inauguration," he said. "I think it is wonderful and I think it is coming at a very opportune time, for Naropa has the great possibility for being socially engaged and relevant in taking the principals that my father... held so dearly in his heart when he began Naropa University."
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NOXUBEE COUNTY, MS (WLOX/AP) - Home video of a tornado in Noxubee County is going viral. The video was taken by Tony Sudduth, and posted on the 4-County Electric Power Association's Facebook page Thursday afternoon. Sudduth is the son of a 4-County employee, Tammy Sudduth.
The video shows a huge twister moving across open farmland. Several people are watching the twister, and although you don't see them in the video, you can hear comments like, "Look at the cows running!" A dog, who clearly knows danger is ahead, is also heard in the background barking and whining.
As the twister approaches a group of silos, the cameraman decides to stop recording and seek shelter.
According to Mississippi Emergency Management Agency spokesman Greg Flynn, the tornado hit both Kemper and Noxubee counties before pushing into Alabama.
One fatality was reported west-northwest of DeKalb, near Mississippi Highway 493, in Kemper County.
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Skip to comments.Metta World Peace suspended one game for Pistons altercation
Posted on 02/05/2013 11:30:36 AM PST by EveningStar
The NBA on Tuesday gave Lakers forward Metta World Peace a one-game suspension for an altercation with Brandon Knight of the Detroit Pistons.
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Ron Artest
The kind who thanks his psychologist when he wins the championship.
He can sit on the bench with World B. Free.
If he was gonna change it, why not something snappy like Natcho Cheese?
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"You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!!!"
This dude just needs to stay away from Detroit and the Pistons. Artest seems to have a bad track record w/ the Pistons.
The kind of guy that receives the longest NBA suspension on record (not counting permanent banning).
So much for "World Peace."
I wouldn't walk across the street to attend an NBA game.I wouldn't lift the remote to tune *into* an NBA game.
Biggest jacka$$ EVER. Me and my son laugh at this fool all the time. Too bad Rondo is out for a while, I'd love to see him kick his a$$.
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Copyright Troll Malibu Media Tells Court That Its Critics (And Opposing Lawyer) Are Part Of A Psychopathic Hate Group
from the good-luck-with-that dept
It appears that Malibu Media's lawyers have something of a persecution complex:
Plaintiff is the target of a fanatical Internet hate group. The hate group is comprised of BitTorrent users, anti-copyright extremists, former BitTorrent copyright defendants and a few attorneys. Opposing counsel is one of its few members. Indeed, as shown below, opposing counsel communicates regularly with the hate group's leader. Members of the hate group physically threaten, defame and cyber-stalk Plaintiff as well everyone associated with Plaintiff. Their psychopathy is criminal and scary.Most of the rest of the filing is taking some of SJD's admittedly mocking tweets and trying to twist them into some sort of conspiracy against Malibu Media and all of its lawyers. Ridiculously, the filing asserts that "The Internet hate group has conspired to and is implementing an unethical and illegal campaign to intimidate Plaintiff by threatening it with criminal sanctions." As lawyers, they must know that only the government can actually get criminal sanctions. No private individual can legitimately threaten anyone with criminal sanctions. Opining that certain actions may open you up to criminal sanctions is very, very different than actually threatening someone with criminal sanctions when you have no direct power to do so.
By administering and using the defamatory blog www.fightcopyrighttrolls.com, "Sophisticated Jane Doe" ("SJD") leads the hate group. SJD is a former defendant is a suit brought by another copyright owner... She is a self-admitted BitTorrent copyright infringer. SJD's dedicates her life to stopping peer-to-peer infringement suits.
Schulz also attacks the lawyers fighting against Malibu Media for not asking SJD to stop, as if they have any control over the situation, and as if they have any obligation to ask someone to stop investigating and mocking Malibu Media and its lawyers. Much of the complaint focuses on how the lawyer opposing Malibu Media in this case is "a key member of the internet hate group."
Opposing counsel regularly Tweets with the other members of the hate group. Further, his Tweets are often part of a series of Tweets intended to harass Plaintiff and its counsel. Opposing counsel also Tweets about on-going litigation including this case and disparages Plaintiff... He even called Plaintiff a liar.I've seen no indication that anyone is trying to "criminalize" copyright infringement suits. They're pointing out other behavior that may violate various criminal statutes. There's a pretty big difference there. Malibu Media is also upset that the lawyer in question, Jonathan Phillips, actually releases some of the evidence turned up during discovery on his website. Because, apparently, Malibu Media thinks the legal process should be held entirely in secret. While it points out, accurately, that there is not a "first amendment right to see discovery materials," that doesn't mean they must be kept under seal.
Opposing counsel is SJD's and the other hate group members' darling. They give him Kudos as he works toward trying to criminalize peer-to-peer copyright infringement suits.
Basically, the entire filing is an effort to (1) slam Malibu Media's critics, accusing them of defamation and illegal tactics, without ever actually filing a lawsuit against them and (2) more importantly, an effort to make sure that a bunch of potentially damning and embarrassing information about Malibu Media is kept secret. Either way, calling a bunch of your online critics psychopaths and a hate group isn't generally a strategy that works long term.


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A few weeks ago I was sent a copy of Rocco Dispirito's Now Eat This! cookbook to review on Healthy and Sane. In this cookbook, Rocco set out to recreate 150 of "America's favorite comfort foods" but make them all under 350 calories/serving and in most cases lower in fat. As you can see in the cover of the book below, recipes for burgers, mac & cheese and chocolate chip cookies were among the favorites. Yup, they are my favorites too!
I love the concept of this book but was still skeptical about Rocco's ability to truly recreate such classic dishes. Can a chef really cook something delicious without oodles of butter/oil? But I carried on…
- Nice quality paperback
- Lots of pictures
- Good variety of recipes – all of my favorite comfort foods were included!
- Everything I made from the book was delicious
- Pictures used were often stock photos (there is NO WAY in hell the picture of brownies on p.234 was of the brownies from this book. I will bet a lot of money on that!!)
- Some recipes needed slight modifications (did they really try all of them or just conceptualize them on paper?)
- Use of artificial sweeteners. I really doubt that Rocco actually consumes splenda. I understand it keeps the calories down but I think this book would be stronger if it recreated favorite comfort foods in a natural way. I subbed artificial sweeteners with sugar (1:1) in every recipe I tried. It's worth the extra calories to me (but that's a personal choice, of course)!
There you have it. Taste wins at the end and like I said above, with a few small modifications, I was happy with every recipe. Wanna see what I made?
Crispy mozarella sticks
I had a bit of trouble with the panko crumbs actually sticking to the string cheese so I subbed a real egg for egg whites (called for in the book), dipped the sticks in egg first, then flour, then egg again… and then panko crumbs. I also refreshed the panko bowl often (once they got wet, they just clumped up and wouldn't stick to the cheese sticks). At the end, I was happy with how they were covered.
10 minutes in… look what I saw in my toaster oven!
The cheese broke through the crust and started oozing out through the wire rack (the idea for using a wire rack is so that heat can evenly access the food instead of the bottom sogging, but clearly this doesn't work with cheese!).
I took them out, placed them directly on the pan and continued baking.
They looked like little monsters at the end but still delicious. I mean, we're talking about battered warm cheese here!!
These were a hit at the party I brought them to. I will definitely be baking mozzarella sticks in the future, but I will place them directly on the pan and turn them occasionally.
Next up… dessert!
Chocolate frozen yogurt
This was a really easy recipe! While I hesitated for a minute when the directions said to pour the mixture straight from the (warm) pot into the ice cream machine, I went ahead and did it anyway. I was expecting this to fail but nope, 25 minutes later I had a gorgeous, rich, chocolaty treat. Adam and I both LOVED this!
The next day the froyo hardened into a rock but 20 seconds in the microwave remedied that. There were no icy crystals, just pure creamy goodness. I will definitely be making this again!!
These brownies look nothing like the ones in the picture in the book but I still enjoyed them. I loved that everything was combined (within seconds!) in a blender and then was ready for baking. Can you see how fudgy these are?
I used real sugar in these with a 1:1 ratio. Since artificial sweeteners typically are twice as sweet as regular sugar, these brownies were not too sweet… but I liked them that way! I also added some raw cacao nibs to amp up the chocolate flavor.
[3 Points Plus per brownie]
I did not bring these brownies to the football party we attended. They are definitely an acquired taste, but I truly looked forward to them as my after-dinner treat every night. If you like fudgy, sweet brownies, just double the amount of sugar and I think you'll love them. They are even better the next day!
(Almost) general tso's chicken
I thought this recipe was a true test. Adam LOVES Chinese food (I think these caps don't even do it justice) and I actually hesitated to tell him what I was making. I mean, can you really make a healthier version of this fried sticky saucy dish?
The answer it turns out is YES.
I really was shocked how spot on the flavors were. This tasted sinful but it wasn't. Adam said this dish would really satisfy his future cravings for Chinese food (we're both trying to lose weight so it's a rare indulgence) and that I should put it on my go-to recipes list!
This was the last recipe I tested and I am really looking forward to trying many others. Would you like to win your own copy of Now Eat This! cookbook?
Here are the rules: there are 7 ways to enter.
1) Leave a comment on this post – Tell me whatever you want, like what your favorite "American classic" food is.
2+3) Follow me on Twitter (please tell me in the comments what your twitter name is so I can confirm). For an additional entry, you can also tweet about this giveaway (my twitter name @elinacooks must be included to qualify)
4) Subscribe to Healthy and Sane by email
5) Like Healthy and Sane on Facebook.
6) Add Healthy and Sane to your blogroll.
7) Link to this post on your blog, if you have one. If you don't, let someone else know about this giveaway and tell me so in the comments section after they've entered the giveaway.
Please leave a separate comment for each entry. The giveaway will end on January 29. I will randomly choose 2 winners (U.S. Residents only, sorry) using random.org and announce them on the following Monday. Good luck!
PS – Rocco also shares healthy tips and recipes from both his Twitter account (@RoccoDiSpirito) and his Facebook page


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Chiropractor asked for sexual favors, woman says
Police arrested a chiropractor after a woman said he wanted to trade his services for sex.
Katie Sperber said she went to see Shandy Sells, 36, because her back was hurting. She said she went to Sell's office two days in a row for treatment.
"It was later that night that he started dancing around, asking for sexual favors in exchange for chiropractor work," Sperber said.
Sperber said she decided to call the police, who set up a sting the next time she went back for a visit.
"I went back. He still kind of danced around the idea, and it was at one point he grabbed me at one point, and tried to kiss me," she said.
Police outside and moved in and arrested Sells. He faces a charge of offering to engage in an act of prostitution.


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Fresh from the International Motorcycle Show's stop in New York, Harley-Davdison has released a new motorcycle for its 2011 line-up that's set to be another entry point into the Milwaukee brand. Based off the Softail platform, and a part of Harley's Dark Custom thought process on design, the 2011 Harley-Davidson Blackline has that hardtail bobber look, and that features a new asymmetrical fuel tank styling and split drag handlebars.
At the core of the Blackline is a rigid-mounted, counter-balanced Twin Cam 96B v-twin motor that makes 89 lbs•ft of peak torque at 3,250 rpm, which is mated to a six-speed transmission. New from the Harley-Davidson parts bin are the split drag handlebars that connect directly to the top yoke, giving a near shoulder-height arm position.
If you're looking for that old-school bobber look on a Harley-Davidson this summer, when gas prices will surely climb to ridiculous levels once again, the Blackline with its $15,499 MSRP, and 54 MPG highway / 35 MPG fuel economy rating might be the place to start. Photos of noticeably rebellious 20-somethings and press release highlights after the jump.


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Federico Pelini is a temperamental director who appeared occasionally on Plaza Sésamo, beginning in 2000. He often shouts at his actors and tends to produce ridiculous films. He's made from the orange Multimuppet.
His name and personality are a reference to the film director, Federico Fellini. His name is a cross between "Fellini" and "película", the Spanish word for "movie".


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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) — President Barack Obama says he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping (shee jihn-peeng) had an 'instructive conversation' on North Korea and cybersecurity, two of the most contentious issues between the two countries.
Obama made his remarks following a meeting with the Chinese president, the first session between the two leaders during two days of talks at a desert estate.
The U.S. has complained about persistent Chinese computer-hacking, accusing Beijing's government and military of computer-based attacks against America.


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These are very nice seat covers. The fabric is much like a Carhart Coat and so they appear to be durable. Plan about hour to hour and a half for install. First, you need to dry fit the product to your seats to make certain you are pleased with the fit. Second, you need to soak the seat covers per instructions for 30 minutes in a bath of salt water to fix the color. Third, you need to wash the seat covers and dry them on low. Finally, reinstall the seat covers in your car.


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Are you using photos to enhance your Facebook page? If not, you may be missing a key opportunity.
Cameras are everywhere these days. This access to photography, coupled with the rise of social media, means that not only can everyone shoot photos, but they can also share them with a lot of people.
Utilizing photography in social media offers organizations an incredible opportunity to connect with others and showcase their brand in unique and interesting ways.
For the purposes of this article, I'm going to focus on using photos on a Facebook page.
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Hate to be the bearer of bad news here, but unless you're a Real Housewife, once you become a mom -- sorry! -- party's over. Well, in some aspects (in others, party's just beginning). Long gone are your days of aimlessly wandering through malls, trying to find the perfect dress for dinner that night. And your long-standing Saturday mani/pedi -- ha! That's a cruel thing of the past. When you're a parent, getting ready is more a feat of speed and efficiency than leisure and luxury.
Being a mother is amazing, but it isn't always glamorous. But there are ways to look less frumpy and frazzled -- even if you don't have time. Here are six little things moms can do for their appearance that will make a big difference.
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Cluster of Stars, a 4-year-old New York-bred owned by Harvey Weinstein's Turtle Bird Stable, is unbeaten in six starts, and her victory in the 6 ½-furlong Gallant Bloom for fillies and mares gave jockey Javier Castellano his fourth of five winners on Saturday's card.
Cluster of Stars, the 3-1 second choice, returned $8.20 for a $2 win wager, completed the distance over the "good" main track in 1:15.72, and earned $180,000. Her bankroll now stands at $459,600.
"Breaking out of the gate, this filly had a lot of speed, but she was able to relax," said Castellano. "I had a lot of confidence in her."
The Gallant Bloom was Cluster of Stars' first start away from Aqueduct Racetrack and beyond six furlongs. Earlier this year, she easily captured an optional claimer for New York-breds in January, defeated Nicole H by a head in the Correction in February, aired by 9 ¼ lengths in an open optional claimer in March, and reported home a 2 ¾-length winner in the Grade 2 Distaff Handicap in April.
"She's never done anything wrong, and she continues to improve, be right there against good horses, and do the right things," said Toby Sheets, assistant to winning trainer Steve Asmussen.
Castellano won with half of his mounts on Saturday's 10-race card. His other four victories came in race 4 with Kingsford Drive ($10.20), race 5 with River Boss ($5.90), race 6 with Request ($5.60), and race 10 with Powerful Instinct ($8.10).
(Jon Forbes) Belmont News & Notes
• Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott will be well-represented on Super Saturday with Royal Delta set to defend her title in the Grade 1 Beldame Invitational; Flat Out attempting to turn the hat trick in the Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup Invitational; Slumber heading to the Grade 1 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational, Ron the Greek in either the Jockey Club Gold Cup or the Grade 2 Kelso Invitational Handicap; and possibly White Rose for the Grade 1 Flower Bowl Invitational.
Flat Out, winner of the 2011 and 2012 editions of the Jockey Club Gold Cup, has a record of 5-0-1 from six starts at Belmont Park and may be joined in the 1 ¼-mile race by Ron the Greek, sixth in last year's edition.
"Flat Out has never disappointed anybody here," said Mott of the 7-year-old, second by a head to Alpha in the Grade 1 Woodward last time out. "He's doing well and he certainly likes it here."
• Toby Sheets, assistant to trainer Steve Asmussen, on Sunday said Cluster of Stars exited her dominant victory in Saturday's Grade 2 Gallant Bloom Handicap in good shape and that plans for her next start will be determined at a later date.
"She ate up, came out pretty happy with herself," said Sheets. "We're pretty happy with her, also. No definite plans. We're just kind of enjoying it."
The Gallant Bloom was Cluster of Stars' first start in more than five months. The New York-bred is unbeaten in six starts, but Sheets said she is unlikely to compete in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint in November because she isn't nominated to the series.
Wherever she races next, Sheets knows owner Harvey Weinstein will be willing to wait for the ideal spot.
"He's been very patient with her.," Sheets said. "Most owners don't have that kind of patience. They're hard to come by."
• Looking to defend his title in the Grade 1 Vosburgh Invitational and earn a trip back to the Breeders' Cup Sprint is Barry Schwartz's The Lumber Guy, who came off a six-month layoff on August 23 to finish second in the restricted Chowder's First overnight stakes at Saratoga Race Course.
The gray Grand Slam colt has worked twice since, including a bullet five-furlong move in 59.44 on September 14, and was scheduled to have his final breeze for the Vosburgh either Monday or Tuesday, said trainer Mike Hushion.
"He's a big, strong horse and he hadn't really run his race since [finishing second to Trinniberg last year in] the Breeders' Cup," said Hushion of The Lumber Guy, who remained in California during the winter and finished seventh twice at Santa Anita, in the Grade 1 Malibu and the Grade 2 San Carlos. "At least, that's how I consoled myself after the race at Saratoga. But, between that race and his work on the 14th, there will be no excuses this time."
Overall, the 4-year-old New York-bred is 4-2-0 from 10 starts, with earnings of $756,300, including a victory in the Grade 2 Jerome in 2012.
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Worth $3.4 million, the five Grade 1 races and one Grade 2 event at Belmont Park on Super Saturday, September 28, will bring together many of the nation's top thoroughbreds - including Kentucky Derby winner Orb and Belmont Stakes winner Palace malice - for the most spectacular day of racing in New York this fall.
The centerpiece of the card is the Grade 1, $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup Invitational, a 1 ¼-mile race that has graced the resumes of some of the sport's biggest stars, from Man o' War, who won the second running in 1920, to Kelso, who won it five straight times from 1960-64, and Curlin, whose back-to-back victories in 2007 and 2008 were the lynchpins of consecutive Horse of the Year honors.
With all six graded stakes races serving as "Win and You're In" events for the Breeders' Cup in November at Santa Anita Park, the Grade 1, $600,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, the Grade 1, $600,000 Flower Bowl Invitational, the Grade 1, $400,000 Beldame Invitational, the Grade 1, $400,000 Vosburgh Invitational and the Grade 2, $400,000 Kelso Invitational Handicap will be hotly contested as well.


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Now that the Green Bay Packers have officially come to terms on long-term contract extensions with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and linebacker Clay Matthews, the time has come to ask, "Who's next?"
According to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, among other sources, the Packers are approximately $13.5 million under the salary cap for 2013.
"They will need about $5 million to $6 million to sign their draft choices and undrafted free agents, leaving them with about $7 million to use on contract extensions to 2014 free agents such as cornerback Sam Shields, nose tackle B.J. Raji and wide receiver James Jones if they wish," writes Silverstein.
The Packers can carry over salary cap space to 2014 if there is room left over, but it's possible the Packers sign at least one more player before the start of the season if for no other reason than the security it provides by not having to compete against other teams on the free agent market.
The following players whose contracts are scheduled to expire following the 2013 season are ranked based upon my perception of the Packers' priorities to keep them in Green Bay. Whether or not it's in the each particular player's priority to stay in Green Bay or test free agency is another matter.
1. Defensive Lineman B.J. Raji
Just because the Packers added another defensive lineman in the first round of the NFL Draft in Datone Jones doesn't mean they can afford to let Raji go. Jones and Raji are two very different players. As general manager Ted Thompson will tell you, there just aren't that many men with the size and athleticism of Raji on this planet.
Considering that Ryan Pickett is also scheduled to become a free agent after 2013, the Packers can ill afford to lose two players over 330 lbs. in one offseason. They can always go back to the drawing board in the 2014 NFL Draft, but relying upon a rookie is a risky proposition, as is looking for a replacement in free agency.
Seeing as David Dunn is the agent for Rodgers, Matthews and Raji, he did a pretty good job at leaving some salary cap space left over for the third of his Packers' clients.
A compelling argument can be made that Raji has underachieved ever since the Packers' Super Bowl season in 2010, but he played very well in the second half of last year following an ankle injury that forced him to miss two games at midseason. Barring a serious injury, you can bet that some team in the NFL would be very willing to offer Raji a lucrative contract if he were to reach free agency no matter what kind of season he has in 2013.
At 26 years old, the Packers would probably be making a mistake to let Raji walk without at least making him a competitive offer.
2. Safety Morgan Burnett
When the Packers didn't add any player at safety in the recently completed NFL Draft, it left the position as perhaps the thinnest of any on the team. At some point, the Packers may add a veteran free agent for purposes of depth, perhaps even courting Charles Woodson, but that will do little to secure the long-term future at the position.
Beyond Burnett, the only other players with any experience on the Packers' roster are M.D. Jennings, Jerron McMillian and Sean Richardson, all of whom show promise but have little to show for it at the NFL level.
Burnett has been an ascending player ever since coming into the NFL as a rookie. And considering that former high-round safeties drafted by the Packers like LeRoy Butler, Darren Sharper and Nick Collins waited to really blossom until their fourth year in the NFL, Burnett may just be coming into his own.
He'll be another player sure to garner interest on the free agent market, and the Packers might be wise to offer him a contract now before his asking goes up if he has a solid season.
3. Cornerback Sam Shields
When Shields didn't sign an offer sheet with any other NFL team by the Apr. 19 deadline, it ensured he would be in Green Bay for at least the 2013 season. He still has yet to sign his one-year tender offer, however, and it's possible that Shields signs a multi-year deal before the start of the season.
Just 25 years old, it's also possible Shields could sign a modest two- or three-year deal and still hit free agency one more time in the prime of his career.
The Packers have a lot of depth at the cornerback position between Shields, Casey Hayward, Tramon Williams, Davon House and by adding Micah Hyde in the NFL Draft, but considering the way Williams hasn't been able to overcome his shoulder issues the past couple seasons, Shields becomes even more of a priority.
Shields is arguably the fastest player on the team, and while he hasn't been a ballhawk, his coverage skills are among the best on the team. Letting him go him go would be another risk, but you can bank on agent Drew Rosenhaus getting as much money for his client as humanly possible.
4. Wide Receiver James Jones
To see a player like Jones so far down this list might imply he's not a priority to re-sign, but that's simply not the case. For a player who had his best season in the NFL last year and led the NFL with 14 receiving touchdowns, Jones is finally cashing in on the potential he showed for years ahead of time.
One thing preventing Jones from being a higher priority is the depth at the wide receiver position with the highly productive Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson also being effective targets for Aaron Rodgers.
Granted, in Mike McCarthy's spread schemes, it's important for Rodgers to have as many weapons as possible. But at 29 years old, Jones is also the oldest player among the top five this list and the player most likely to see Father Time to catch up to him.
The Packers might be more willing to sign Jones to a two- or three-year extension rather than a four- or five-year deal.
5. Tight End Jermichael Finley
One of the reasons Finley signed a two-year contract before the 2011 season was so he could reach free agency once again in the prime of his career. He probably won't let that opportunity pass him by.
As our own Zach Kruse outlined in a post a few weeks ago, placing the franchise tag on Finley very likely isn't an option (however, it is an option for some of the other players listed above). And continuing to pay Finley a contract in the range of $8.5 million is going to be difficult for several reasons:
A) The Packers also have several other players fighting for the same chunk of money as listed above. And B) Finley's production compared to other NFL tight ends hasn't been commensurate with this salary. His 61 receptions ranked ninth among players at his position last season and he only found the end zone two times.
In allowing Finley to leave, however, the Packers' would be losing another top target just one season after losing Greg Jennings to free agency. That would put a lot of pressure to find Aaron Rodgers' another receiving weapon in next year's NFL Draft.
The following list of players also have contracts that expire following the 2013 season, but the Packers most likely will let the season play out before deciding to re-sign any of them.
Center Evan Dietrich-Smith
Playing under a one-year tender offer, Dietrich-Smith enters a prove-it season. If he can take a leap forward and effectively protect Aaron Rodgers and be the quarterback of the offensive line, he'll boost his value. Dietrich-Smith would make sense for a mid-season extension if he proves he deserves it.
Tackle Marshall Newhouse
Newhouse enters 2013 as the most critical season of his career. Either he'll cement himself as the Packers' current and future left tackle, or the Packers will move on to find other options. Either way, they don't figure to make a decision on his future until a later date.
Fullback John Kuhn
At 30 years old, the Packers must decide how they feel about John Kuhn and the fullback position in general. Following the NFL Draft, they have a stable full of ball carriers and no longer need Kuhn to touch the football. They need a jackhammer of a fullback if they choose to continue to keep one on their roster.
Defensive Lineman Mike Neal
Neal took a step forward in 2012 by staying relatively healthy and productive, but not so much that he's a given to stick around. The addition of Datone Jones puts pressure on Neal to perform.
Defensive Lineman C.J. Wilson
Wilson might be a cheap alternative to Ryan Pickett as a designated run-stuffer if he can continue to make strides.
Defensive Lineman Ryan Pickett
As the oldest player on the Packers' roster, Pickett doesn't have many years left. But they might welcome him back on a one- or two-year deal if he comes on the cheap.
Quarterback Graham Harrell
Harrell isn't a sure bet to hold off B.J. Coleman this season, let alone in the future.
Linebacker Jamari Lattimore
Lattimore was voted a postseason special teams captain by his teammates last season, showing his leadership and team-first attitude are perhaps his best qualities.
Linebacker Rob Francois
Francois will reportedly get an opportunity to start this season, but he hasn't shown he can be anything more than a part-time fill-in yet.
Running back James Starks
After taking Eddie Lacy and Johnathan Franklin in the NFL Draft, there might be only one roster spot available between Starks and Alex Green in 2013, and even that isn't guaranteed.
Tight end Andrew Quarless
Before the Packers decide on Quarless' future, they first have to determine if he's over a devastating knee injury suffered in 2011.
Defensive Lineman Johnny Jolly
After three years away from football, Jolly is a long shot. He has a ton to prove between now and the end of training camp.
Tight end Matthew Mulligan
Whether the Packers have any interest in keeping Mulligan will depend upon how he performs as a blocker during the 2013 season.
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In phone call, Obama wishes George W Bush well after heart procedure to ease blocked artery
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has called his predecessor, former President George W. Bush, to wish him well as he recovers from a heart procedure to ease a blocked artery.
White House spokesman Jay Carney says the two spoke on Wednesday. He says Obama was glad to hear the procedure went well and that Bush is recovering.
Bush was discharged Wednesday from a Texas hospital a day after having a stent inserted to prop open an artery. The blockage was discovered during Bush's annual physical. Bush's spokesman says he's "doing great" and is expected to resume his normal schedule.
Obama and Bush last met in person in July in Tanzania at a memorial for victims of the 1998 U.S. Embassy bombing.


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BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian rebels killed 78 soldiers on Thursday, about half of them in attacks on military checkpoints in the north just hours after a wave of bombings hit the Damascus area, activists said.
The unusually high toll for regime forces came after days of intense air bombardment of rebel positions around the country that killed hundreds more.
Anti-regime activists say President Bashar Assad's regime has been making even heavier use than before of airstrikes to try to win back territory rebels have captured, including the strategic northern city of Maaret al-Numan on a key supply route from the capital Damascus to the commercial hub of Aleppo. Rebels have been using the city as a base to disrupt government supplies to Aleppo, a key front in the civil war.
After many rounds of failed diplomatic efforts to ease the Syrian crisis, the U.S. is making a push to unite the opposition, which is dominated by exiles widely seen as ineffective and out of touch with rebel fighters on the ground.
Ahead of a crucial opposition conference in Qatar next week, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called Wednesday for a major leadership overhaul. She suggested Washington would handpick more representative leaders, including those fighting the regime.
The Obama administration and the main opposition group in exile, the Syrian National Council, have become increasingly critical of each other. The SNC says the Obama administration, unwilling to intervene militarily or arm the rebels, has failed to chart a path forward.
Clinton's harsh public criticism of the SNC came after months of fruitless attempt to cajole the group to broaden its base, said two U.S. officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the plan.
At the same time, Assad ally China is proposing a phased-in cease-fire and negotiations on a gradual political transition to end the bloodshed. China stopped short of calling for Assad's ouster and did not say how it would enforce compliance. Alongside Russia, China has steadfastly blocked any outside intervention that could force Assad from power.
A total of 182 people were killed on Thursday, according to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Of those, 104 were civilians and rebel fighters and 78 were soldiers.
The rebels killed 37 soldiers in attacks on three military checkpoints near the town of Saraqeb, said the Observatory.
The Syrian regime rarely comments on the deaths of soldiers, and there was no official confirmation of the particularly high toll among troops for the day.
The rebels fighting to topple Assad have complained they are outgunned by the military. Daily death tolls of 150 or more have now become commonplace.
Activists say the relentless fighting has killed more than 36,000 people since the uprising against Assad's regime began 19 months ago.
On Wednesday, much of the violence focused on the rebellious suburbs of the capital Damascus and in Aleppo.
Three bombs in Al-Mazzeh district late Wednesday night targeted a mosque, a sports club and a shop, state-run news agency SANA said. One person was killed in the explosion near the district's Al-Houda mosque, and two were wounded, the agency reported Thursday. Six people, including a child, were injured in the two other explosions, according to the report.
The government blamed rebels.
SANA said the death toll from another bombing Wednesday evening in a Damascus suburb rose to 12 after one more victim died of wounds. The bomb hit a Shiite Muslim shrine.
The civil war has deepened sectarian divisions in Syria. Many of those trying to depose Assad are Sunni Muslims, while the regime is dominated by Alawites, followers of an offshoot of Shiite Islam.
Many Syrians, particularly those in Damascus where fighting and demonstrations have been relatively light, fear that Islamic extremists that have fought alongside rebel units may be targeting the capital more frequently to help drive Assad out of power.
Witnesses to Wednesday's blast said the assailants picked random spots to detonate explosives and stoke panic among residents.
"There was a very loud bang and then I saw the kiosk, which sold watches, engulfed in flames," said Abu Rami, a 44-year-old civil servant and resident of Al-Mazzeh area. Abu Rami, who only gave his nickname for fear of reprisals, said security forces arrived in the area minutes after the explosion and sealed it off.
Another resident in the area where the explosions occurred said security must have been compromised as the district is patrolled by troops.
"I find it strange that three explosions occurred in a residential area that is completely under the control of Syrian security forces," said the shop owner, who only gave his first name, Wael. "There are security checkpoints at the entrances and exits to al-Mazzeh, it's very strange."


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It's not uncommon to see $4 million worth of art in a museum. It's less common to see $4 million worth of solid gold bricks in a museum. It's called Tower of Power, and it will require a 24/7 security guard as long as it remains at the New Museum as part of a retrospective on its maker, the artist Chris Burden.


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Walker, Mar 2002, 23.95, 264 pp. ISBN: 0802733689 After the serial killer fiasco in Ls Angeles (BIRD LIVES) and counseling in New York, jazz pianist Evan Horne flees to London to star in a week long gig. His friend Professor Ace Buffington is also in the city following a sabbatical from UNLV. Ace pleads with Evan to join him in Amsterdam to research a biography on music legend Chet Baker, who died either by suicide or homicide in the city. ...


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The Lamest Pick-Up Lines We've Heard That Actually Worked
If you've ever been to a bar, or anyplace for that matter, that has a bunch of singles looking to meet someone, you've probably heard more than a few pick-up lines. Some are great, some are cheesy, some are pure brilliance, but then there are those that are straight-up lame.
But the actual pick-up line aside, if you're going to go home with someone or give them your number, you'll probably decide with or without the line. Although for some people it helps because it shows effort and initiative! Or something.
The most recent pick up line I've heard, that was both lame and lacking in sense, was the following:
He: "I think we should finish what we started at the bar the last time I saw you."
Me: "What did we start?"
He: "Oh, you know."
Me: "I stopped in to say 'hi' to a friend, and you happened to be there. That was it."
He: "We had chemistry. So we're going to go home and finish what we started."
Whether or not that's his go-to line or we did have some sort of chemistry I missed, will remain a mystery to me. I also don't know if it was the words, his sparkling blue eyes or the way he kissed, but he won me over. Honestly, he didn't need a line.
I asked a handful of women I know for the the lamest pick-up lines they'd heard that actually worked on them. Not surprisingly, there weren't many that had people running home with anyone. But the few I did collect are pretty bad, which makes them kind of awesome.
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Hidden inside a piece of history
When I volunteered to make a chocolate cheesecake for a church supper last month, I knew I would need help with the presentation.
At home, the bottom of the springform pan works for serving but I thought the rich and creamy dessert deserved much better dressing for this occasion.
What I wanted was a pretty glass platter with a dome. What I found was a precious piece of family history.
On a whim, I asked my mother if she had a cake plate I could borrow. I don't remember ever seeing such a thing in our house when I was growing up but I thought there was an outside chance she might know where to find one.
Actually, she didn't have to look far.
The next week, she delivered to my kitchen a very heavy, quite stunning cut-glass plate and dome. She said I could keep it because she hadn't used it in years.
I didn't put much thought into the serving set at the time. It was just a pretty way to deliver my dessert.
But since then, I've been thinking about the incredible journey the two pieces must have had.
My great-grandmother Lulu White was born in Cozad in September 1890. Her parents moved to Nebraska from Pennsylvania sometime before that but the story of their emigration has vanished with my ancestors. The cake plate may or may not have belonged to her parents.
Lulu married Arthur Callahan in Cozad in 1909. My mother remembers seeing the plate and dome sitting on her grandmother's dining room sideboard in a little house somewhere here in Gothenburg.
Mom said as kids, she and her siblings could often see something hidden under the dome, but her grandma never used it to serve dessert.
At some point before Lulu's death in November 1976, the plate and dome were passed down to my grandmother Ima Mae (Callahan) Roberts, who also never used the duo for dessert. Grandma Ima kept the pieces wrapped together in an old white sheet, mom said, tucked away but always with her.
When Grandma moved from her Maxwell home to assisted living in Cozad, the serving pieces became my mom's. That was somewhere around the mid-1980s.
I look at the plate and dome now and wonder if they traveled from Pennsylvania on a train and had been handed down through the family. Or maybe the set was a wedding gift to Lulu and Arthur from a dear friend. Unfortunately, I will likely never know.
The tiny bit of history I have learned, though, has prompted me to move the plate and dome from the bottom cupboard in my kitchen to inside another family heirloom. It is now proudly displayed in an antique oak buffet in my dining room.
Someday, my grandchildren will wonder what's hidden inside.
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|November 1, 2012, 09:07 PM
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what size handgun barrel is appropriate?
When selecting a gun for shooting at range/home defense/self defense what size barrel/s would be most appropriate?
|November 1, 2012, 09:10 PM
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Probably something in a 4". Either semi-auto, or revolver. But the best choice is what feels best to you, and what you can shoot best with.
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|November 1, 2012, 09:12 PM
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Everyone has an opinion, but in general something you carry is usually shorter.
For home you're not limited by what you can stuff in your pants so it makes sense to take advantage of a longer barrel, but keep in mind if it's too long it gives more leaverage to a bad guy trying to wrestle it out of your hands and it may not be as manuverable.
Here's my breakdown.
Carry 2-3"
Home 3-5"
Hunting 5-7"
Range doesn't matter.
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|November 2, 2012, 04:05 AM
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A 3.5 to 4.5 inch barrel is ideal in my opinion.
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|November 2, 2012, 06:13 AM
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For home or range I prefer 4" to 6" barrels. Any thing shorter is great for CCW and any thing longer is a good choice for hunting.
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|November 2, 2012, 08:13 AM
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4 to 5 inches is pretty standard for a Service-sized pistol - which is my preference for the nightstand
3"-ish or under for carry, typically - although width is usually considered more than barrel length
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|November 2, 2012, 12:01 PM
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Let's ask Ned Buntline.
|November 2, 2012, 06:17 PM
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For general shooting ...both tactical and some range practice 4" - 5" barrels seem to me, to be about right as well. Barrels that are too short ...or guns that are short in overall length sometimes can be difficult to shoot well beyond 30 feet or so ....so it kind of depends on what you expect out of your range time / or tactical practice / or do you want to shoot bullseye type skills....
But having said that .....just looking at S&W revolvers --- there are J frame, and K frame, and L frame, and N frame, etc...and each gets a little bigger ...but even within each frame size -- just changing the grips to something smooth, something checkered, rubber with finger grooves in them, wood with finger grooves in them....change the whole fit and feel of the gun ! What size Frame --- and what type and size of Grips ...that fits your hands ..might be more important than barrel length.
Same thing on semi-autos as well....length of slide / height of the gun are pretty critical issues. I can shoot a 4" barrel in a 1911 pretty well if its a full sized frame....I can't shoot a 5" barrel in a commander sized frame very well at all ( because its too short for me ) doesn't fit my hands well. A 1911 in my hands with smooth grips doesn't feel "normal" ...vs a fairly heavily checkered set of grips ...or even a "fatter" set of grips ...but while I like grips with "finger grooves on my revolvers" ...I really don't like them on my 1911's. I don't like the stock grips on a Sig 226 ....but I really like the 226 with Hogue rubber finger groove grips on it...especially if I go up in caliber from the 9mm version to the .40S&W version....
So my point is....all of this stuff matters..../ and it changes from one style or platform of gun to the other ...because the controls, grip angle, overall length, overall height, balance of the gun....are all different from one mfg to the other....
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|November 2, 2012, 06:24 PM
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One thing I like about my S&W 638 .38spl snub. In close quarters, for HD it's hard for the perp to grab and take my gun out of my hands. It's my carry gun too. FYI, I like the three finger grip by Hogue.
|November 2, 2012, 06:32 PM
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in an auto carry on person is round 4 inches either way.
home gun its best to have around a 20-18.5 inch barreled shotgun.
and a range gun depends on what you wanna shoot but usually round 5-6 inch pistols.
|November 2, 2012, 06:55 PM
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A full-size 1911 has a 5" barrel. That's enough for anyone.
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|November 3, 2012, 10:34 AM
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I like longer barrels for anything. To me, 4" is a snub. For carrying, the barrel length isn't the hard part to conceal, it's the butt. When you increase the barrel length everything becomes easier. Sight radius is longer so you can shoot it faster more accurately than a shorter barrel, it adds weight so recoil is tamed a little more, when hand-loading, many times you can get max charge velocities from starting loads of powder.
For range and hunting I prefer a 6 to 7.5" barrel. For CCW my 5" 1911. For shooting down Batplanes, a 36" barrel is preferred, LOL.
|November 3, 2012, 10:36 AM
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4" best all around
|November 3, 2012, 03:39 PM
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I carry from a 2" sp101 to a 3" model 13 as well as a 4" model 13 S&W. I like the 2" for smartcarry and find it a little more comfortable aiwb. I find I shoot my 4" the best. If I could only have one it would be the 3" the 3" does everything well.
|November 3, 2012, 06:45 PM
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Depends on how long your legs are. have to keep the barrel from dragging in the dirt!
|November 3, 2012, 08:16 PM
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do all i think 4 inch is as good as it gets.
Shot placement is everything! I would rather take a round of 50BMG to the foot than a 22short to the base of the skull.
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|November 3, 2012, 10:26 PM
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It depends on the gun.
Barrel length affects three thing:
You aren't worried about concealability at the range, so the longest barrel without the gun becoming unwieldy. Probably in the 4-6" range.
|November 4, 2012, 02:52 AM
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|November 4, 2012, 05:19 AM
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An overly long barrel makes a gun grab easier, in an HD scenario.
Would I use a 6" barrel if need be? Sure, but it does pose an additional retention challenge.
Personally, I prefer guns in the 1911 / M9 / CZ75 / 4" K/L/N frame size range for HD.
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1 7/8 TO 4 " is my limit these days . They just balance and fit .Ruger SP101 in 2 1/8 Ruger security six 4" and my SW MP 40 C . is my limit in recoil and weight . That covers it for CC , RANGE & HUNTING .
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For Concealed Carry: I prefer 2", 2-1/2" and 3" barrels on Revolvers. My prefered carry method is in a Pancake holster. I find that barrels longer than 3" are harder to conceal. They also block access to your back pocket.
That said I do conceal carry 4" guns some. I normally move my Billfold to a different pocket. Grips also come in to play here. Rubber Grips tend to grab your shirt more, where wood tends to let you shirt glide over the grip.
Grips are also what makes the handgun Shootable. Really dinky grips on say a J Frame will make it very hard to shoot for example. You need a good grip on the gun to shoot it well.
A K Frame Round Butt Smith & Wesson Revolver with a 2", 2-1/2" or 3" barrel will make a very Shootable Platform. The K Frame is and always has been a very Shootable Platform.
In a semi auto I only carry one, that is a full length 5" 1911 Colt. I carry it in an Askins Avenger style holster. A 4" Commander length is probably a better choice in a 1911 however.
In a semi auto I would look at a compact version of something that works for a Duty Handgun. That would be more than likely an Smith & Wesson M&P, or a Glock. At the moment the new Smith & Wesson M&P Shield would probably be my first choice for concealed carry in a semi auto.
Home or Car gun: Pretty much wide open here. My wifes house gun is a 4" S&W 686, my neighbor gals house gun is a 4" Model 10 S&W. My daughter in laws house gun is a 4" S&W 64. If a woman may be the person needing to operate the house gun my recomendation is to stay with a K or L Frame Revolver with a 3" or 4" barrel. You have no issues jaming a Revolver by Limp Wristing it. This is a big problem with lady who are not shooters. The newer polymer semi auto's have no frame weight. If a person does not get a solid grip, and hold the grip solidly when firing, the gun will short cycle and jam. Someone who is not a Salty Shooter does not need a stopage in the middle of an encounter, especially in the dark.
A revolver will normally fire every shot till it is empty with anyone operating it. In my experiance most women prefer a 4" barrel length for a house gun.
If a person already has a handgun with a longer barrel, this is not a big issue for a house gun.
Range gun: This can be anything again. My most heavily shot handguns would be my 2" LCR-22, 4" 617 S&W, and 4" Ruger MK III in 22's. In center fire my 4" 64 S&W, and 4" 686 S&W will be most most heavily shot handguns.
The 22 LR is economical to shoot. The 38 Special is also reasonably economical, and easy to find ammunition for in most locations.
You were asking about Barrel Lengths. In a range gun I prefer a 4". I belt carry almost all my handguns, and a barrel longer than 4" I find to be too long to be handy for me.
Hunting Handgun: I have a few. My short barrel revolver is a 7.5" Super RedHawk Ruger. I also have the 9.5" version. I want a long barrel for hunting. As I use an UltraDot sight the barrel length is mostly an issue of velocity, and being handy off a rest. A long barrel is much handier off of sand bags, or a monopod. I carry my hunting handguns in a case with shoulder strap like a muzzleloader possibles bag. with the case open on the end it is about like a horizontal carry shoulder holster.
If you are looking at a single handgun for Home Defense, and Range Shooting. A 4" K or L Frame S&W or GP100 Ruger would be my recomendation, followed by the 3" version if concealed carry were added to the mix.
In a semi auto a compact M&P or Glock would be my first choices. I would get a grip on one and check it out before buying however. A buddy of mine has a small 45acp Glock that I am not impressed with. With that said he is a shooter, and shoots it well. I am sure I can shoot it just fine, I just do not like the grip feel at all.
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It doesn't matter. Get the gun you like.
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For pants pocket carry it must be 2".
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For me, 3-4".
Easy to conceal, handy enough to shoot well. Can't argue with something in the 4-6" range, but I prefer them just a bit shorter.
"There are three reasons to own a gun. To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face." - Krusty the Clown
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3 inch j frame or a 3 inch k frame in 38+p or 357. for carry for home 4 inch k frame.
Finch, I don't like guns. Reese, Me either but if someone has to have guns I'd rather it be me. (Person of Interest).
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Nice spec and bike but the review is spot on-it's far too expensive for the spec/bike vs. competition!
What type of carbon are they using?
There are higher spec carbon frames in the Gt brand meaning this is not their top frame with low spec parts as other manufacturers are dishing out.
GT's GTR Sport Carbon is a good bike with a bit of an identity crisis. According to GT, it's a bike for the "recreational rider or beginning racer looking for a carbon racing bike". If that's you GT reckon you need "look no further than the FTR carbon sport…you can rest assured that the GTR Sport Carbon can, and will, make up for any lapses in your own racing ability. See how nice the podium feels". Hmm… well, we'd agree with the "recreational" bit but we're not sure the GTR Carbon sport is going to bridge the gap between a lack of training, or the wrong sort of genes, and putting you or me on the podium.
Don't get me wrong this is by no means a bad bike, sprinting the Sport Carbon up Cheddar Gorge was a joy as the bike moved where I wanted, when I wanted without missing a beat. Churning a gear up Burrington Combe on the return trip was just as efficient, I never felt the need to jump up and add some speed but then again I didn't feel like I wanted to either. This brought me to the conclusion that this bike is a little too relaxed to be the genuine race bike that GT want it to be seen as. You would need to move up the GT range to the higher grades of carbon weave, much higher component spec and integrated seat masts etc on the GTR Expert Carbon (rrp£3600) for that sort of thing.
Componentry on the Sport Carbon are Shimano 105 throughout with Ritchey Logic offering the cockpit kit. The rims are Mavic CXP22s laced to 105 hubs. On a £2000 bike I would want more. £2k gets you 105 nowadays although I would want Ultegra if possible for this outlay. Take a look to see what Planet X will give you for £2k and decide if 105 is good value for money. Essentially then we are looking at a frame/fork package that you would aim to upgrade over time, is the frame good enough for that? In my opinion, no. I wouldn't pick this frame over others at the same price point such as the Felt F4 (with Ultegra) or the Pinarello FP2 (with Veloce and £100 in your pocket). Felt, BMC, Bianchi, Scott and Cannondale all have 105 full carbon framed bikes for £1600-£1900 so GT are hoping for a lot with the GTR Sport Carbon.
On the flat the bike feels a tad sluggish, I'd blame the wheels for that, and okay "sluggish" is a relative term for this sort of bike. I couldn't get it to accelerate as quickly as, say, my Felt AR4 or indeed the GTR Expert Carbon that I tested in 2009 which shares the same frame. The change from 105 to Ultegra and from Mavic CXP22s to Ksyrium Equipes for the extra £300 that the Carbon Expert costs makes a big difference. The upgraded wheels and groupset change the whole feel of the bike. I would struggle to justify buying the Sport Carbon (either as a whole bike or to upgrade) but would seriously consider the Expert Carbon as a whole bike.
On winding roads the GTR Sport Carbon was planted and reliable but it never pushed me to stamp on the pedals and really fly into corners and accelerate out of them like a full on racing machine. The whole sensation of riding this bike was nice, enjoyable, relaxed even - an ideal bike for putting in some big miles on.
The frame has semi compact geometry so there's a decent amount of seatpost on show and plenty of stand over height. The former adds to the comfort. The full carbon monocoque frame delivers comfort and a good degree of speed, it is responsive but not awe inspiring. The tapered stem, press in bottom bracket and carbon dropouts all show detailed work from the GT designers and the neat cable routing on the head-tube works well. Sprinting up cheddar gorge was a joy as the bike moved where I wanted, when I wanted without missing a beat.
Final thoughts – judged purely on its own the GT GTR Sport Carbon is not a bad bike - it's pretty good, but it's not a great bike either and with £2000 to spend you have a whole lot of choice out there. I just don't think there is enough to pull you to this bike over its rivals or indeed its better equipped siblings. Capable but not captivating.
Good for big mile rides, but we'd expect a better spec for the money
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Make and model: GT GTR Sport Carbon
Size tested: M
About the bike
State the frame and fork material and method of construction. List the components used to build up the bike.
Frame and forks are full carbon fibre. Semi compact geometry, carbon dropouts, asymetric head tube and press in bottom bracket.
Groupset - 105 throughout except rims. 20 speed with 12-25 cassette
Rims - Mavic CXP22
Bars and Stem - Ritchey Logic Pro
Tyres - Vittoria Zaffiro
Saddle - Fizik Arione with Manganese rails
Steapost -GT Carbon
Grips - Black cork
Tell us what the bike is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about the bike?
GT say that the GTR Sport Carbon is aimed at those who are taking up road racing and want a professional machine to match their ambitions. I think that GT are over stepping the mark a bit by suggesting this bike can make up for any lack of talent or training, the truth is that it cant. It is a nice bike but not one that made me feel any faster at all.
Frame and fork
Tell us about the build quality and finish of the frame and fork?
The frame was very good, not super light but not heavy to pick up. On hills the frame was fine, didnt feel any noticable power loss and the semi compact geometry helped the bike feel secure in tight situations.
Tell us about the materials used in the frame and fork?
Full carbon fibre construction. Force Optimized Construction increases strength and stiffness where needed and minimizes weight where it can.
Tell us about the geometry of the frame and fork?
Semi compact geometry, the medium test model had an effective top tube length of 55cm which felt ideal for me, 5ft 10" with a 32" inside leg. With this geometry, the standover height is increased in comparison with a 'traditional' frame. This gives the bike quicker handling
How was the bike in terms of height and reach? How did it compare to other bikes of the same stated size?
I didnt feel cramped or stretched out, it fitted slightly better than my own bike.
Riding the bike
Was the bike comfortable to ride? Tell us how you felt about the ride quality.
Yes, it was perhaps too comfortable. As mentioned in the main body of the review, where I would be throwing bikes into corners on a normal high tempo training ride I just felt too relaxed to do that on the GT GTR Sport Carbon, it didnt make me ride fast, it made me ride comfortably.
Did the bike feel stiff in the right places? Did any part of the bike feel too stiff or too flexible?
There was no obvious flex in the frame but the wheels did feel like a weight being dragged around with me. If you get this bike change the wheels
How did the bike transfer power? Did it feel efficient?
There was not much in the way of power loss. Yes it did feel efficient apart from on hard accelerations on the flat, hilly sections were handled without fuss.
Was there any toe-clip overlap with the front wheel? If so, was it a problem?
Only a slight bit but it never troubled me
How would you describe the steering? Was it lively, neutral or unresponsive? Reliable, neutral.
Tell us some more about the handling. How did the bike feel overall? Did it do particular things well or badly?
It was honest, it didnt push me to do daft things but then it didnt challenge me either. I felt calm while riding which is great on tricky decents but a little boring on the flats of North Somerset
Which components had the most effect (good or bad) on the bike's comfort? would you recommend any changes?
The saddle was fantastic, the 105 groupset performed as we know 105 should but I would expect a better wheelset for £2k.
Which components had the most effect (good or bad) on the bike's stiffness? would you recommend any changes?
The frame was the standout here, it was very nice to ride up hills but like I say the frame also felt sluggish in accelerations when paired with those wheels.
Which components had the most effect (good or bad) on the bike's efficiency? would you recommend any changes?
Im afraid I come back to the same things, good points - the frame was reliable and did its job without complaints but the wheels are ripe for changing
fine when on an incline but a little lacking on the flat.
The GTR Sport Carbon didn't bully me into accelrating, it was happy at a steady pace which given the build up was somewhat of a disappointment.
Not great when it doesnt like accelerating on the flat. I got up to speed and held it but didn't get there quickly – I blame the wheels for that
On the flat and descending it was fine, the position made me feel secure and in control. High speeds werent a problem for the GT GTR Sport Carbon but it is a bike that is very much more suited to 75%-85% efforts
This is where the Sport Carbon was at in its element
The geometry of the frame meant I could whip in and out of cars in the city centre with ease.
Didnt push me to go in fast
Better when decending than on the flat, very nimble
I did like this frame for climbing, not the lightest but very comfortable both in and out of the saddle churning away at a gear
The drivetrain
105, you get your money's worth
Hard to test on such a limited run but we know how good Shimano components usually are and I have no reason to doubt this set up.
Not superlight but not lardy
On its own great value but other bike manufactuers can spec Ultegra 6700 at this price point
Tell us some more about the drivetrain. Anything you particularly did or didn't like? Any components which didn't work well together?
It all worked very well as I would expect, the levers are a very comfortable design.
Wheels and tyres
Sluggish, the tyres are proven but the wheel set up just didnt match the hype GT created for the bike.
They are strong wheels made by Mavic and Shimano so you know you are getting quality. This was never in doubt.
Not as heavy as they feel when riding but certainly no match for some wheels to suit a fledgling racers career.
When rolling at a steady pace the wheels were at their best.
I would expect more on a £2k bike.
Tell us some more about the wheels and tyres.Did they work well in the conditions you encountered? Would you change the wheels or tyres? If so, what for?
The wheels were the major sticking point for me with this bike, if I was paying list price I would want more from the specification that GT are offering. I would look at upgrading the wheels or, if possible, getting the Expert Carbon at £2300 with ultegra and ksyrium's.
Ritchey cockpit gear, very smart and very reliable.
When 105 shifters are matched with ritchey logic bars and stem the front end will feel reliable and strong without feeling slow.
On a par with other bikes in this price range.
Matched to the frame well, as I said previously, this whole bike fitted me very well.
Some other £2k bikes spec own brand stems, bars and seatposts. GT have gone branded here and it works.
Tell us some more about the controls. Any particularly good or bad components? How would the controls work for larger or smaller riders?
The shimano 105 units are very well designed from an ergonomic standpoint, Shimano refine their grips and shapes year after year so it is no suprise they fit well. The bars are fairly wide for this size of bike, I prefer slightly narrower but the bars on this bike are not a problem.
Your summary
Did you enjoy riding the bike? At times
Would you consider buying the bike? No
Would you recommend the bike to a friend? I would try and convince them to find an extra £300 on the Carbon Expert
Anything further to say about the bike in conclusion?
A bit of a mixed bag. If GT hadn't suggested it was the missing piece in my dream of being a pro racer then I would probably have cut it more slack judged purely on performance it is a good big mile, all day kind of bike, the problem then is that there a lot of that type of machine about many offering a more competitive spec for the money than the GTR Sport Carbon
About the tester
Age: 24 Height: 5ft 10 Weight: 70kg
I usually ride: felt ar4 My best bike is: i like my felt and my orbea ora tt bike equally
I've been riding for: 5-10 years I ride: Every day I would class myself as: Experienced
I regularly do the following types of riding: road racing, time trialling, commuting, club rides, general fitness riding, mtb, triathlon
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Nice spec and bike but the review is spot on-it's far too expensive for the spec/bike vs. competition!
Thanks for the review, I was very interested in the comments comparing this model to the Carbon Expert for a few dollars more ... Do you have a review of the Carbon Expert hidden away somewhere ? (cant find it with the search function).
I am just in the process of upgrading myself from my original alloy roadie, so I saved up my cash and ordered a BH G5 with Ultegra 6700. Unfortunately, they sold out of these in my size (in the whole of Australia), so my friendly LBS offered me a GT bike at the same price.
Interesting ... I knew GT make great mountain and downhill bikes, but didnt know about their line of roadies. Something different from the flock indeed. He said there are only 4 of these in the country, so thats gotta be pretty unique.
I pick my GT up tomorrow, and havent even taken it for a test ride yet, so Im keen to read up on them as much as possible. My bike is the 'GTR Carbon Team' model, which I believe is not included in the GT range in the UK. Dura Ace 7900, Integrated Seat Post, Ksyrium SL wheels, Ritchey Carbon bars, Fizik Arione with carbon rails, Time iClic titanium pedals, Elite carbon cages x 2. Nice spec ! Great price.
Until I can ride it properly tomorrow, all I can say is that the GT looks great in the flesh - much much better than the photos - and after we did the setup and fit session (cutting the ISP, etc), the bike weighed in at a UCI defying 6.68Kg incl pedals and bottles cages.
Really looking fwd to taking it for a blast in the hills tomorrow. If the bike goes as well as it looks, then I might just ring up work on the mobile to resign, and keep on riding instead.


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As darkness falls this evening, some of the brightest stars in the night sky congregate in the west and southwest. Aldebaran, the "eye" of Taurus, is due west, not far from the planet Venus, the brilliant "evening star." Sirius, the brightest true star in the night sky, is in the southwest, with Procyon high above it.
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As it cools, blobs of dense material near its surface move around. That creates "starquakes" that ripple through the white dwarf's interior and back to the surface, creating "pulses" in the star's light.
Astronomers at McDonald Observatory and elsewhere use the starquakes to probe a white dwarf's interior, just as geologists use earthquakes to probe the interior of Earth.
The quakes have confirmed that white dwarfs are some of the simplest astronomical objects around. They're made of carbon and oxygen, and most have a thin layer of helium at the surface, or a layer of helium with a layer of hydrogen atop it.
The carbon and oxygen in the oldest and coolest white dwarfs crystallize -- in essence, turning the white dwarf into a giant diamond in the sky.
We'll have more about pulsating white dwarfs tomorrow.
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