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Pontiac GTO v. Subaru STi
kjraider Posts: 1Both Cars Run low 13s and you don't have to be a pro to do it either as some people think is the case, the auto in the GTO is faster and pulls a 13.0 compared to a m6 13.1, ive seen both times pulled stock, and the WRX ive seen as good as a 13.2 in the quarter. and the GTO does have good trunk space, but who needs it anyway, thats what backseats are for...
colejs Posts: 1Well this comparison is no longer relevant anyway due to Holden's decision to can the Monaro as its sales were poor, especially in the Australian market. Also "classic American muscle"? Give me a break! Just like Top Gear 'claimed' the Vauxhaul Monaro, Holden's connection to GM is not doing the brand any favours and with such a rich muscle car heritage its a shame to have good Australian products assimilated by GM with little to no recognition of their creator. Anyway, the GTO Monaro, although a good car, was never very popular however if you can get your hands on a new VE Commodore SS or an HSV Clubsport...
As far as road conditions go...if that is the qualifier (meaning EXCUSE) that one has to use in order to equate the performance (meaning speed) of these vehicles, then so be it. (Personally, I dont do much racing in the snow or dirt). Also, 99% of street racing is in a line... the STI or EVO are better ROAD racing cars over complete courses, but on the street, the GTO's 400 ft/lbs. of torque is WAY too much for the little guys. (Also, the ls2's torque curve is as broad and flat as Ving Rhames's nose). Not to mention... I wonder what a STI or EVO would do against a supercharged GTO running the same level of boost? The real considerations dont even come into play until after the modifications get started. The GTO comes naturally aspirated with tons of room to improve... the STI's and EVO's come from the factory straining the very limits of what a 4-banger can do. The GTO is faster from the factory, and it only gets worse for the ricers from there.
Not true at all, tuned STIs can make more power, and in fact often do. There are entire clubs and threads on NASIOC for that single purpose.
Yes, you may see an increase of 25 or 30% if you spend a butt load of money on an STI... but a GTO that employs a good turbo setup (i.e. Lingenfelter's kits) can experience a GAIN of 250-300 hp, equal to the ENTIRE stock output of the STI. As corny as it sounds, there's no replacement for displacement!
You'll spend a fortune to do it, though.
With the STI all you need is a chip.
You're correct, but we're talking about very different pricing levels for those upgrades.
At least you have the choice with the GTO... all the money in the world cant change the fact that your working with an inline four against a v8. Also, due to the bland styling, most gto's were purchased at about 5-6 grand below MSRP including the incentives...MORE than enough for a supercharger.
Meh, I think that's just overkill. There's enough power to fry the tires on both of these bone-stock.
Let's see what GM can do with a 4 door, i.e. the G8.
Subaru engines are not inline 4's, they are horizontally opposed or flat 4's, way better than any inline 4 I've ever owned. Personally I do drive a Subaru WRX (not STi), but I would love to own a GTO or similar car. Since I don't have to money to have both I took the Suby, I just like driving in dirt too much. As for earlier talks about the summer tires, I drove all winter on them through some pretty nasty snow and ice and they had no handling problems (they did throw all the snow into the wheel wells so I had to clean them out every other day though). I find the Subaru interior very comfortable and have no problem with the slightly rough ride quality. If you want to talk modded horse power numbers, there are companies making 1400hp STi drag cars. Its all in how you like to drive, just give me anything that I can have fun while driving. Right now I'm looking to put a 2000+ STi into a '96 Impreza Brighton Coupe body, much less weight and a plain, innocent looking body to hide the fun under.
I wouldn't use summer tires in the snow.
I got the car right as winter started and didnt have the money to get new tires.
So instead of "house poor" you are "STI poor".
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I've found here washed up on a beach in the Isle of Man what I think might be the top part of a fish skull. It has a long 'snout', at the tip of which there are some minute teeth. It is 13cm long (from where it looks as if a backbone might join) and at its widest point is 5cm.
I have e-mailed photos to a local marine biologist and he is mystified.
In all my years of beachcombing and fishing I have never come across anything like this. Nearest I can get searching is maybe a sort of large pipefish.
Can you take more photos from other angles? (To me it bears more resemblance to the rear end of a bird, than the front end of a fish - but I'm puzzled too).
It's a Dogfish skull of some sort. There are plenty of different species around the IOM.
Thank you, Lewis, but I don't think it is a dogfish. I'll check out the next one I find washed up, but I think the marine biologist here I sent the photos to would have known if it was.
Perhaps it isn't a fish. It smells, but not stinky-fish smell. Is it marine, even? Not a bird, though, it's too heavy.
I think this is definitely Shark or Ray in origin. Check out Dogfish skulls and Thornback Ray anatomy on Google. If the Marine Biologist was from Port Erin I would not be suprised that they could not identify it as last time I met them they were completely out of their heads in the local pub.
Looks similar to a conger eel neurocranium,see http://osteobase.mnhn.fr/region.php?lang=en&idStructure=12&idTaxon=153 & http://www.taxidermy.net/forum/index.php?topic=282737.0

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Marbury over Michael Jordan?
Your arrogance has deluded you like bad acid.
That is the most ****ed up bull**** I have ever heard.
Michael Jordan would be no more than a role player.
Team Starbury are too strong.
****ing hell.
Somebody save this site from Marbury lovers obsession with their opinions & constant back rubbing of one another. You all love your opinions and consider yourselves the upper echelon of all things ko.com. and it just seems that Marbury has become your beacon to channel all your **** through. Are you or were you ever really that fond of him?
Marbury is gone. Stop slandering everybody but him for his own bull**** (including Mike D etc. he's still a Knick). It's over.


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Appliances should hum right along for a decade or more, but when something like a washer or dryer, or even a refrigerator goes down, a whole household can be left in turmoil. Nothing is a bigger budget buster than an appliance that goes south. There may even be a charge for someone to come out just to tell you what is wrong.
Angie Hicks, with the popular website Angie's List, said consumers should not be put off by that service fee.
"Keep in mind, many service companies will deduct that service call fee if you hire them to do the work, so don't be afraid to ask," said Hicks.
Hicks told Local 2 the best way to save money on appliance repairs is to start before your appliance is broken.
"Basic maintenance is what is going to keep your appliances running longer. That means you need to dust off your appliance's owner's manual to determine what needs to be taken care of now. Do you need to inspect the hoses on a washing machine? Or clean the dryer vent, for example," Hicks said.
Gary Miller with Mr. Appliance told Local 2 that refrigerators make up a majority of his house calls. Before yours goes bust, Miller said check the seal. If it is not firm, it is costing you money. If you can reach the coils, a quick vacuum cleaning will hold off the repairman.
"We go out often to repair icemakers. It's important to recall and notice if you have a power outage," Miller said.
This is something to think about even without a complete outage. If the door has been opened more than usual, especially in the hot summers in Houston, the ice can melt and drip into the workings of the ice maker.
"When the power comes back on it will refreeze that ice around the auger and when you go to get ice that auger will try to rotate and can break," Miller said.
When it comes to being a preventative appliance owner, the No. 1 spot to focus on is filters. Whether on dishwashers, washers and dryers, A.C. units or any other running machine, even hair dryers keeping them clean can save big in the repair department.
In the laundry room, Miller said people should empty their pockets. Repairman report finding all sorts of little bits from golf tees to rubber bands caught inside the inner workings of machines.
Another quick tip to think about, use the right amount of detergent. Too much, especially in dish and clothes washers can clog the mechanics. Less is always more in this case.
Appliance repair suggestions from Angie's List:
Your refrigerator/freezer:
· Do clean the condenser coils. It's an easy vacuum cleaning job for most of us and will help the fridge run efficiently. Built-ins might require a service call.
· Do check the seal. If it's not tight, you're losing efficiency and not keeping food properly chilled. Close the door on a thin sheet of paper and if the paper slips, your fridge is wasting energy. Replace the seal or adjust the door latch if needed.
Your dishwasher:
· Do clean your dishwasher's filter to remove particles and debris. Filter locations vary depending on the model, so check your owner's manual if you can't find it.
· Do use the right amount and type of soap. Your owner's manual will advise you. Going wrong here will affect your pump. Powdered soap tends to work better than liquid.
Your garbage disposal:
· Don't stuff the disposal full of food waste and then turn it on.
· Do run cold water for 10 seconds before feeding in small bits of waste, keep the water running as you feed in the waste and for 30 seconds after it disappears.
Your oven:
· Do check your oven's temperature gauge. An easy way to do this is to bake a cake by exactly following the directions on a basic mix. If the cake isn't perfectly baked, you may need a service call to fix the oven.
· Don't use the self-cleaner before important meals. Self-cleaning cycles require ovens to run at extremely high temperatures and often cause the oven's electronic components to fail. Most highly rated repair specialists say it's better to clean up spills when they occur and to use drip pans than to rely on the self-cleaner.
Your washing machine:
· Don't stuff too many clothes in the machine. Overloading your unit will cause it to prematurely wear out.
· Do set the water level at the appropriate setting for the amount of clothes being washed or you damage the washer's motorized components.
· Do empty pockets and put lingerie in mesh bags before washing: Repair specialists report finding all sorts of small items in the guts of machines that would have spun happily for years. Among the troublemaker items: bra under wires, golf tees, baby spoons and coins.
· Do replace washer fill hoses every five years.
Your clothes dryer:
· Do clean the vent with every load. A clogged vent will slow down the dry-time of your cycle and increase the potential for a dryer fire.
· Do have the outside vent (exhaust duct) inspected annually and cleaned yearly. Most cleanings cost less than $100 and can make your dryer run as good as new.
For more information visit, www.angieslist.com.
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Andre 3000, one half of the hip-hop group OutKast, will be getting into character to to play Jimi Hendrix in an upcoming biopic All Is By My Side, which will begin shooting in Ireland later this month.
According to ITFN, the film will highlight Hendrix as a budding artist, when the iconic guitar player spent time in England working with the Jimi Hendrix Experience to record groundbreaking debut album, Are You Experienced.
Last year, after the movie was announced, the project faced a set-back as guardians of the Hendrix estate said they did not sign-off on the film, but were instead were working on a documentary about the rocker. With the announcement of the production schedule, the road block has apparently been removed.
John Ridley, who worked on screenplays for Three Kings and U-Turn, is reported to direct and write the film. Shooting will begin in three weeks in Dublin and Wicklow.
Andre 3000 has a growing list of film credits to his name, including prominent roles in the John Singleton-directed Four Brothers (2005) and Bryan Barber vehicle Idlewild (2006), in which he starred alongside rap partner Big Boi.
As one half of the hip-hop duo OutKast, Andre 3000 is known for his flamboyant style and genre-pushing music sensibilities.
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Read the full story here Web Link posted Sunday, January 25, 2009, 8:47 PM
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Original post made on Jan 26, 2009
Read the full story here Web Link posted Sunday, January 25, 2009, 8:47 PM
a resident of Pleasanton Meadows
on Jan 26, 2009 at 5:23 pm
This is a great organization for girls. They meet twice a month the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. For more information check out the wb site. www.bethel14.com.
a resident of Pleasanton Meadows
on Jan 29, 2009 at 9:39 am
I agree with Curt, Jobs Daughters is an excellent organization. You do need to be a relative of a Mason to join or at least that was the requirement needed when I joined. Before I joined I was a shy individual who rarely spoke in public. Jobs Daughters has positions for each of the girls who memorize their job descriptions. These are recited outloud during the meetings. My experience with Jobs taught me to be a leader, be able to speak in public places, work with the community, make life-long friendships and essentially have a lot of fun along the way. I would highly recommend this organization.
a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on Jan 29, 2009 at 5:26 pm
I agree with the two above folks who made comments. Job's Daughters bring the character of the young lady out. She learns skills that she will be able to use her entire life. I participated with my daughter Caitlin, who was able to find interests that she now pursues. She grew into a confident young lady. Her public speaking improved and she has gone to Africa to help those in need. She most likely is friends with A Past Honored Queen above and has other Job's Daughters friends around the country. Those looking for a worthy organization that has lots of fun, teaches organization, honesty and integrity through action will consider Job's Daughters.
a resident of Livermore
on Feb 1, 2009 at 12:46 am
My daughter is a member of Pleasanton Job's Daughters. We would love to have your daughters join us on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. JDI is an organization for girls between the ages of 10 and 20 years old who have a Masonic relationship. JDI teaches girls love of country, love of family and friends, respect for those in their community, and service to others. As well, the girls learn about public speaking, team work and leadership skills. We also have plenty of fun activities planned (Rock Climbing, Horseback Riding, a trip to San Francisco, Volleyball, sleep-overs, dances)
We'd also like to invite your younger girls to join us at the same time as the regular Bethel meeting for the JD2B club. JD2B is for those girls who aren't yet 10 but would like to participate in some of our Jobie activities.
For more information check out our web site at www.bethel14.com.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 1, 2009 at 8:41 am
What is a Mason or Masonic Relationship as posted above?
a resident of Downtown
on Feb 1, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Google it or check Wikipedia. Everybody else knows...
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 1, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Homerr, thanks for the reply, but I was looking for a less pompous and a more community oriented response.
If I want to learn about neighbors, members of the community, etc. I'd like to ask or learn from them directly and let them define themselves in person or in a community forum rather than ignorantly google or wikipedia an answer (that might not even apply to the locals) about folks in my own town. I'd like to think we are better than that.
Job's Daughters International sounds like a great program. Posters above have mentioned that this is not open to all members of the community but only to persons associated with the Masons. This is fine but it brings up the question I posted above: What is a Mason or Masonic Relationship as others posted above?
In this open forum, I believe my question is respectful and appropriate.


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Retreat clears new hurdle
BRATTLEBORO - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or CMS, has accepted the Brattleboro Retreat's plan of correction.
CMS has been investigating the Retreat for violating patient rights at the hospital and the federal office's decision to accept the plan of correction paves the way for a surprise visit from regulators.
That visit will take place before the end of October.
If the Retreat is successful in proving that it is following its plan of correction then the hospital finally will be able to move beyond the recent CMS investigation.
Brattleboro Retreat Director of External Affairs Peter Albert said the hospital has been struggling to meet federal guidelines, and adequately train its staff to appropriately care for the state's most mentally ill patients since the Retreat stepped in to care for the State Hospital patients who came to the Retreat after Tropical Storm Irene forced the closure of the State Hospital in Waterbury in August 2011.
As hard as the process has been, Albert said, ultimately it has forced the Retreat to be a better hospital.
"Our approach to this has been to step back and look at the entire facility and say, 'Let's not miss anything,'" Albert said. "Let's think about patients' rights, processes of seclusion and restraint, and let's create new trainings, new supervision, new education processes, so that we're not just looking at this one thing, but that we're looking at the whole concept of patient rights, dealing with very mentally ill people in an environment that has a potential to be violent. We don't want to leave it to chance."
CMS investigators determined in July that the Retreat had violated standards concerning restraint and seclusion after Brattleboro Police were called to help deal with a patient who had become violent.
The Retreat submitted its initial plan on Aug. 2 and then heard from CMS that the federal agency would be reviewing it.
During that time Retreat officials held a conference call with staff from the National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems to find out what other hospitals around the country were doing to appropriately care for violent, mentally ill patients.
"The issue that this all revolves around is how to provide a safe environment when working with patients who have a mental illness that is quite significant, and that results in violence," Albert said. "How do you maintain a safe environment on the unit, respect patient rights and more quickly identify situations that could escalate to violence, and do so without involving the police."
On Aug. 20 the Retreat held another conference call, this time with CMS officers in Vermont, Boston and Washington, D.C. to discuss alternative to calling in police help.
After that call, Albert said, a revised plan was sent to CMS.
"CMS said the use of police is not appropriate," Albert said. "We did not know that."
The new plan was sent in on Sept. 5, and on Sept. 10 the Retreat learned that the plan had been accepted.
Albert said the staff is now waiting for the surprise review, though he said the hospital likely will be continually striving to learn how to provide care for the state's most mentally ill patients.
"Our responsibility is to train, and re-train our staff, and look at issue about creating a safe environment," he said. "We're still working on this. For not only us, but for every hospital in the state that is working with people who are in the care and custody of the commissioner, we're all continuing to work on this."
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Valentine's Day is this Tuesday. Have you decided what to get for that special someone? Back in the day, I would spread the Valentine's love with the gift of music. For several consecutive years starting in the mid-to-late '90s, my pal Lindsay and I would make Valentine's Day music mixes for our friends. They started out as cassette tapes and evolved — in step with developing home recording technology — into CDs. But Lindsay moved to Atlanta, thus abandoning both me and this annual project. With Valentine's Day just a few days away, I find myself waxing nostalgic for those pre-digital mix tape days.
We brought different skills to the partnership, I handled the music and Lindsay created the graphics for the cassette J-card or CD cover or whatever the format called for at the time. Lindsay is a terrific graphic designer, so his artwork was always superior to the actual songs I selected. Since this was all pre-iTunes, I had to own the actual CDs that included the songs which made up the mix. This resulted in some, um, eclectic tracks.
We didn't go the obvious route by including mere love songs; it was much more high concept than that. The first year's theme was Flowers & Candy. We thought it was so clever to send a mix of songs about the very items that are commonly given on Valentine's Day. I think Janet Jackson said it best when she crooned: "You sent me some roses/But roses do die/You gave me some candy/It melted, nice try." Roses die and candy melts, but cassette tapes last forever! The mix included Marcy Playground's "Sex and Candy," Sammy Davis Jr.'s "The Candy Man," R.EM.'s "The Flowers of Guatemala" and "Cut Flowers" by the Smithereens. Eclectic, indeed.
Year two featured songs containing the words "gold" or "diamond" in their title, playing off the whole jewelry-as-gift thing The tape was called "Precious" and it was just that. Highlights included Prince's "Diamonds and Pearls," Neil Young's "Heart of Gold," and Sean Colvin's "Diamond in the Rough."
The following year I was beyond proud to be the first one on the block with a CD burner. Au revoir mix tapes, bonjour mix CDs! The disc was themed RED and the songs included UB40's "Red, Red Wine" and Maria McKee's "If Love is a Red Dress Hang me in Rags." Lindsay wouldn't let me put on "Lady in Red" by Chris Deburgh but applauded my inclusion of "Red Light" from the original Fame soundtrack. We understood each other.
Our swan song was a CD entitled "Boys and Girls" that included one word name titles: "Alison" by Elvis Costello, "Daniel" by Elton John, "Joey" by Concrete Blonde… you get the idea. My favorite track on "Boys and Girls" was a one hit wonder from the '70s about cannibalism called "Timothy" by The Buoys. Nothing says Happy Valentine's Day like the consumption of human flesh.
Before Lindsay moved to Atlanta, I was thinking about creating a perfume themed mix, but I could never beyond Madonna's "Candy Perfume Girl," The Pretenders' "Hollywood Perfume," and Animotion's "Obsession." Alas, our Valentine's Day Mix tradition came to a close.
My friend Liz — one of the recipients of these labors of love year after year — once told me, "you know that no one actually listens to those Valentine's Day mixes you and Lindsay send out, don't you?" Ouch. While that may have been true, it doesn't tarnish my nostalgia for those days . Thank goodness for my friend Tricia who STILL calls me to this day to say, "I'm randomly listening to that Boys & Girls Valentine's Disc you and Lindsay made all those years ago. "Timothy" just came on. Genius."
Happy Valentine's Day, indeed.
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The Hotel Riu Caribe (24h All Inclusive) is located in the hotel area of Cancun, Mexico, in a seafront location on a beach with turquoise water and fine sand.
This complex includes all the facilities you could need for a perfect stay. You will find two fresh water swimming pools, a diving pool, a solarium-terrace, a gym, sauna, steam bath, Jacuzzi and the "Renova Spa" wellness centre.
Thanks to the All Inclusive system you can enjoy Mexican cuisine at its best. It includes a wide variety of recipes and is recognised for its distinctive and sophisticated flavours which incorporate many spices. It is a combination of gastronomic traditions, including Mesoamerican and European ones, as well as many others, which is why the buffet restaurant and the different themed restaurants of the hotel offer the best menus and made to order dishes.
From its beachfront location in Cancun, this complex offers you marvellous views and the perfect area for enjoying different activities and water sports. If you're travelling as a family, couple or with friends, you can enjoy the All Inclusive system with sports like table tennis, volleyball, cycling, golf, catamaran, snorkelling and much more. At night we invite you to watch the different shows, listen to live music and come dancing in the "Pacha" club. Your children can join the exclusive RiuLand entertainment programme where they can do crafts and activities with other children.
If you want to discover inland Cancun you can go on excursions to see impressive places like the pyramids of Kukulkán in Chichen Itzá, the Turtle Conservation Centre of Isla Mujeres, the archaeological museum, the stage tower, Isla Holbox, the water park and many other sights that are not to be missed. The tourist area also has many shops, bars, restaurants, cafés, clubs and terraces where you'll find lively night-life and a good atmosphere.
Exceptional views of Cancun beach, sun and a good Caribbean atmosphere, that's the Hotel Riu Caribe. Enjoy the best offers of Mexico and spend some relaxing time at the hotel.
Currency exchange: due to new goverment legislation all Riu Hotels Resorts in Mexico will be unable to receive cash payments in US dollars. All payments are now required in Mexican pesos in order to be received in the resort.The new regulation also indicates that it won´t be possible to provide currency exchange services in USD within the resort anymore. This new regulation will not affect transactions in other currencies. ATM available in the hotel to withdraw Mexican Pesos
Spring Break Policies: at least one person of 21 years or older is required in every room during March & April. During the remainder of the year, at least one person 18 years or older is required in every room. The hotel reserves the right of admission and may request clients to show passport or official ID to prove age. Guests can and will be removed from the property at their own expense in case of any disturbance or complaint from other guests or hotel staff. Parties in rooms are not allowed. Spring break groups or unruly behavior is not allowed all year round at any property.


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On Friday we witnessed the unrestricted Alpine A 110-50 concept bounce 400bhp's worth of mid-engined V6 sound waves around Monaco's GP circuit. With our ears still ringing, we accidently stumbled into the F1 pit lane. We weren't really sure if we were meant to be there - probably not, as expensive technology and Top Gear don't really mix.
Even so, we thought that we'd make the best of the situation and bring you scenes that are too weird, tenuous or X-rated to feature on proper F1 coverage.
We've also created a groundbreaking game that is set to be as popular as our needlessly difficult guess the car game. We've called it 'Guess the F1 trainer/sneaker (depends on your geographic location and dialect). One thing we noticed when walking around the pit lane is that every team has their own trainer, normally consisting of a rubbery sole in a zig-zag shape. If you're a real F1 fan you should be able to guess them all. They will appear sporadically throughout the gallery, so grab a pen and paper and right them down as the answers appear at the end.
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Green Mountains (Vermont) > Killington Peak > Climber's Log
Killington Peak Climber's Log
[ Sign the Climber's Log ]
|All about those 4000ers
Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2016
|One more ticked off the list
|Posted Aug 26, 2017 10:18 am
|Brian Jenkins
|Fall Colors
Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2016
|With Flanders. Hiked up the Bucklin Trail after hitting the mall EMS in Rutland for supplies. Good fall color and fun rocky trail for the last part. There is no scrambling on this trail though, it's all Class 2. Good open views up top over to Pico. Decided not to do the ridge over to Pico this day due partially to a late start but mostly because there is no real "ridge." It's a ski trail over most of it and the "peaks" we thought would be on the ridge I think are mostly just the names of the ski lifts that go up to them. We hit Pico later in the week though.
|Posted Oct 17, 2016 12:24 pm
|did this a few years ago
Date Climbed: Jun 11, 2012
|Dont remember if I ever signed the climbers log. Did this with Steve Kelley
|Posted Aug 16, 2016 3:29 pm
|From the lift hill to the summit
Date Climbed: Dec 26, 2004
|With my friend Arthur from the top of the lift. Summit was fogged. Never really counted it because I did not start from the base.
|Posted Oct 9, 2015 2:37 pm
|On a Winters Day
Date Climbed: Mar 1, 2015
|Quick trip to the top and back down.
|Posted Aug 17, 2015 12:21 pm
|Ski Slope Ascent.
Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2015
|1,600 feet in 1.1 miles. Great workout, better views.
|Posted Aug 4, 2015 5:21 pm
Date Climbed: Jun 14, 2014
|Short hike, great views.
|Posted Jun 15, 2014 2:00 am
|Along with Pico
Date Climbed: May 25, 2014
|Millions of flowering spring beauties, trout lilies, trillium and dogwood made the trail exceptionally fragrant. Really fun spring time hike!
|Posted May 25, 2014 11:15 pm
|two for one
Date Climbed: Jun 5, 2012
|The Bucklin Trail was closed so I hiked in directly from the Inn at Long Trail on Rt 4 at the Shelburne Pass. Moderate trail to Pico and then easy until you hit the camp at the base of Killington. The last .2 miles was much steeper. Six miles one way with the side trip to Pico and six hours round trip even with forty minutes at the summits. If the weather is good the views are fantastic.
I got nice and muddy!
|Posted Jun 6, 2012 4:11 pm
|Power lines at the summit are kinda lame, but the peregrine falcons putting on an air show were amazing.
|Posted Sep 21, 2011 4:40 pm
Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2011
|Climbed the Bucklin Trail. Warm and no wind on summit with clear skies. Enjoyable time with nice views from the summit.
|Posted Jul 11, 2011 5:56 pm
|Famous ski mount
Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2010
|Lt SOBO. Fun steady hike after a night at the Inn at Long Trail
|Posted Dec 30, 2010 2:37 pm
|Bucklin Trail
Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2010
|This trail was short and sweet. There wasn't any views to be had. It was wet from the day before. I did however finally see a moose in New England. On a long enough timeline I guess it was bound to happen...
|Posted Jul 25, 2010 12:53 pm
|Smoky Views
Date Climbed: May 31, 2010
|A nice trip up the Bucklin Trail, views were great from the summit,smoke visible from forest fires in Quebec.
|Posted Jul 4, 2010 11:32 pm
Date Climbed: May 19, 2009
|nice hike on a perfect, quiet day. great views today--i'd never noticed before that from the peak you can see trails on ascutney, round top, okemo, magic, and stratton. only disappointment was seeing how trashed cooper lodge has become.
|Posted May 19, 2009 11:26 pm
|Last Of The Vermont 4,000 Footers
Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2008
|From the Inn At Long Trail (which now seems to be a misnomer). A little bit of hail and snow on the way up. The Killington Spur trail was very cool.
|Posted Oct 12, 2008 8:32 pm
|Killington Peak
Date Climbed: May 13, 2007
|Climbed via the Bucklin Trail from Wheelerville Road. Tons of wildflowers in the valley down below. The trails were very muddy for most of the hike. Plenty of snow above 3500' to the summit. Not very many people out today.
|Posted Aug 12, 2008 11:25 am
|Patrick B
|Took the lift to the top and skied down. Nice an easy, noting that I was only 7.
|Posted Jul 20, 2008 10:33 am
|Long Trail
Date Climbed: Jul 5, 1989
|Nice hike, great views.
|Posted May 5, 2008 4:18 pm
|Bucklin Trail - Off Trail - Eventually the Upper Catwalk Ski Trail
Date Climbed: Mar 15, 2008
|Took the Bucklin Trail up. Snow was deep but perfect for snowshoeing, didn't posthole at all. Lost the trail and the blue blazes a few hundred feet from the summit. Wandered around through the snow trying to find the higher ground. Eventually ended up at the Cooper Lodge, where I took a trail assuming it was the spur. Instead it took me right into the ski area, where I went up the Heavenly Traverse and then the highest section of the Catwalk ski trail to gain the summit ridge. Catwalk section was steep and icey, I definitely put my new ice axe to some good use there.
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Norma,I went back to my notes and what Bob has experienced thus far is consistent with what I found in my tests. However, the degree of rise will depend on the finished dough temperature, the refrigerator temperature and its stability, and the number of dough balls being cooled at the same time. I believe also that Bob is using a somewhat greater hydration value than you are using, but he can correct me if I am wrong on that. But, with all this said, the dough balls shouldn't become billowy. As noted in the excerpt below from Reply 566 at http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,6112.msg245715.html#msg245715, eventually the dough will soften a bit, and it may even recede a bit, but almost imperceptibly so, and it should not collapse at the two-day point in the fermentation cycle, and it may not even after three days. I believe Bob plans to use one of the dough balls beyond two days, so there may be some degradation of the dough and further softening of the gluten structure but the dough should still be usable. I believe the key thing to look for after three days is the effect of the longer fermentation on the final structure of the crumb and crust of the pizza. Here is the excerpt from Reply 566:Because of the high yeast content, one can expect the dough to rise even in the refrigerator as it is being cooled. But the dough balls wont be blowing off the lids or becoming like balloons. The dough will be well behaved and well mannered. In terms of the expansion that might be expected, the dough balls might increase in volume modestly within several hours (I use poppy seeds to monitor this activity) and then stabilize. After about a day of cold fermentation, the dough ball might have about doubled in volume, but it could be more or less depending on the temperatures involved and their stability during the period of fermentation. The timing may be also delayed if there were several dough balls being cooled at the same time. It should also be pointed out that the late addition of the IDY in the dough making process, as HRI does in its frozen pizza operations, can materially delay the fermentation process. But, throughout the fermentation process, the dough balls should be firm to the touch and remain so for pretty much the entire cold fermentation period but softening slightly toward the end of fermentation. I would perhaps shoot for two days of cold fermentation, to prevent the dough from fermenting too much, but one might try for three days to see if that is an improvement or not. It is also quite likely that one will see white spots all over the dough balls shortly after being refrigerated and as the fermentation proceeds but these spots can diminish with time. This is quite normal. Peter
Peter,450 straight on the stone?The little piece I tore off and window paned has warmed up now and (to me) is looking more like a HRI dough.My gut tells me cutter pan but I want to follow along here with the method you are envisioning for a final HRI clone. If you have already discussed what you feel will be final bake procedure could you please give a link. Thanks!
I think my attempted HRI dough ball is fermenting too fast. These are pictures of the dough ball this morning before it is even 24 hrs. into the cold fermenting period.I guess I should have added the IDY later in the mixing process as Peter described in Reply 566 http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,6112.msg245715.html#msg245715Maybe I should just make the dough again.
Norma,The reason I suggested adding the IDY late in the process is because that is what the article about HRI at http://digital.bnpmedia.com/publication/?i=37488&p=14 says to do, at page 24. The late addition of the yeast is a trick I learned long ago from a couple of our members to slow down the fermentation rate. It can also be used with ADY. I have even wondered whether HRI may be using dry ADY for better dough management (and also for more flavor), especially for its frozen pizza operations.In your case, I think the dough should be salvageable. When time comes to use the dough, if it is a bit on the damp or sticky side because of the high fermentation rate, and it looks like the skin will be overly extensible, you might re-ball the dough and try rolling it out again. The dough might require a bit of bench flour and a brief rest, but I think you should still be able to form a skin out of it. I did this with a high yeast (2.5% IDY), room temperature fermented version of an HRI clone dough that had almost tripled in volume over a period of almost four hours, and the finished pizza was very good. That test showed me that it is possible that HRI is using an emergency type dough for its frozen pizza operations, which is why I ran the test in the first place. Peter
Norma,I forgot to mention it in my last post, but if you decide that you would like to try a dough press, I think I found one that might do a good job of imparting a gread deal of pressure per square inch of your dough skin: http://katedeering.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/sumo-wrestler1.jpgPeter
Norma,I didn't add the IDY late and I didn't have the big bubble you have. I did have some trouble getting the dough ball to form like Bob did using my KA dough hook. I had to knead by hand for a minute or two and then the dough hook worked fine. I cut a 2" dowel to 18" in length to try to use as a human powered sheeter. Next week, I think I'll try it.


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Looking forward to see how Drummond/Jonas do in round 2.
I hope they throw the ball to Jonas when he is asking for it, i lost count how many times the kid was asking for it down low. Kid wants to contribute.
Possibly no Drummond tonight.. someone mentioned it in realgm, so went hunting and found this article:
Looks like Frank might be using using Kravtsov as a backup instead of Drummond.
i think Bargs is going to get a lot of minutes, word is Casey wants him to work into game shape
I hope they start JV tonight. He is the already the best 5 on the roster and the sooner Bargs, Demar and the rest of the starters get used to playing with him the better. I'm saying 8-4-2 line for the big fella tonight !!
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Would love to see JV get passed the ball for once.
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a resident of Midtown
on Nov 23, 2012 at 10:58 am
News reports say that CHP cruiser was parked on the shoulder. The officer was outside of the vehicle assisting a disabled vehicle. An SUV with several passengers drove onto the shoulder and rear ended the CHP cruiser. Two people were ejected from the SUV, presumably not wearing seat belts.
a resident of Midtown
on Nov 23, 2012 at 11:06 am
However, my recollection is that there is no shoulder on Hwy 101 near Embarcadero Road because of the Caltrans construction project. Is that correct?
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Nov 23, 2012 at 11:30 am
Is is possible they were shopping since Midnight?
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a resident of Mountain View
on Nov 23, 2012 at 12:09 pm
@resident - I think they just finished that little part of the freeway revamp and there may indeed now be a shoulder.
Please, wear your seat belts!!
a resident of Evergreen Park
on Nov 23, 2012 at 12:14 pm
I drove by the police car that was on the shoulder sometime between 645 and 650 am. (Was driving to Home Depot from Oregon expressway). Oddly, when I passed the police car, seeing it on the other side if the barrier, I noticed it as beig odd. It was in an odd position or something. It had its overhead lights on low or something, where I saw only a blue light on but no lights flashing like you'd see in an emergency.
I came here here to post specifically because when I passed it I was concerned about it. Couldn't figure out why he was there. I think the truck was pretty far ahead of the police car. I hate that whole area since the construction barriers were put up. So dangerous for merging especially with mixed speed traffic (ie not rush hour, even worse with Sunday drivers)
I think we need to question what the police officer was doing and why his vehicle was were it was, with the lights only partially on.
When I came out of Home Depot and saw the helecopter, I just knew it was related.
a resident of another community
on Nov 23, 2012 at 2:45 pm
I came here to find out why the Oregon Expressway to 101 North ramp was blocked by a cop car, and why the cars going north on 101 were stopped. I was going south from Oregon on 101. This was at about a little after 1 pm. Maybe all the lanes were open at that time, but the cars weren't moving, as I was passing them in the opposite direction. It's interesting to hear that maybe the CHP car was partially blocking the lane.
a resident of Downtown North
on Nov 23, 2012 at 4:11 pm
Let's question why the police car was there? Lights partially on? Car was there to help a motorist per reports. Maybe the distance between them is so the person didn't get injured if someone hit the police car. Maybe the lights were only partially on to reduce the likelyhood of someone rear ending him (which studies have shown lights to cause). Maybe this was a horrible, sad unfortunate accident and you should direct your focus of attention to that.
How about not questioning the police for once. How about simply expressing sympathy for those injured and the tragic loss suffered by the family, without trying to lay blame so quickly. My heart goes out to them
a resident of Evergreen Park
on Nov 23, 2012 at 4:33 pm
100 percent of what I've read blames the driver of the SUV and the lack of seat belts.
I just know that I passed the police car this morning and it, at the time, sincerely struck me as being strange. Maybe everything was 100% to the book, I know. But that was what I was asking. Maybe my angle of approach, since I was on the on ramp made it look different. I don't know. Just saying it looked unusual to me at 6:45 and I don't want to assume it was entirely the fault of the SUV driver.
a resident of Midtown
on Nov 23, 2012 at 4:58 pm
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a resident of Evergreen Park
on Nov 23, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Good grief guys. I have never commented in anything like this before. I'm just a local person. My intent was about the emotionl feeling of blame and self blame in the case of the driver. I don't mean to imply any kind of legal responsibility. I would just hate, as a parent, to carry the guilt, both self imposed and placed by the public, in the injury and/or death of a child. Horrible. I just want to support them with empathy, specific to how the driving situation may have presented to them. Not in a legal sense.
a resident of Midtown
on Nov 23, 2012 at 5:23 pm
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a resident of Barron Park
on Nov 23, 2012 at 7:12 pm
I came to this website because the reports describing the position of the CHP vehicle didn't add up. I am not an attorney, just a concerned citizen. Thanks for posting your comments Kristen.
a resident of Downtown North
on Nov 23, 2012 at 7:34 pm
Plain and simple they were not wearing seat belts. A small act to saving your life. No need to over analyze the accident.
a resident of Midtown
on Nov 23, 2012 at 7:45 pm
The San Jose Mercury has a more complete story about the accident, online. Young lady killed was 24.....a bride to be......readers should be more concerned at the loss of life than what caused the accident.
a resident of Crescent Park
on Nov 23, 2012 at 9:24 pm
Last Wednesday I think it was there was a car that had stalled alongside the road a little past the on-ramp to 101 South. Traffic was at a dead standstill and the poor occupant of the car looked pretty scared. It's probably helpful that traffic is slow, because otherwise people go too fast and do not see or stop in time and can run into cars in this situation. The most dangerous situations I have seen are like this, once on 280 over by El Monte, and the other on the Dumbarton bridge. People drive too fast and do not pay attention. I had to get a jump-start today from AAA and the towtruck driver was telling me about this.
a resident of Downtown North
on Nov 23, 2012 at 10:42 pm
The reports are clear the police vehicle was on the shoulder but it really doesn't matter.
Even if the vehicle were stopped fully in the lane you have to drive at a safe speed to react to hazards and not plow into them at a speed with your family that your would flip your car.
The fact that you made it around the vehicle suggested any one should have.
a resident of Midtown
on Nov 23, 2012 at 10:48 pm
@ Kirsten
Thanks for posting. Sure, folks with pro or anti government agendas come out of the woodwork at times like these, but it is good to get first hand eyewitness information.
a resident of Palo Alto Hills
on Nov 24, 2012 at 8:43 am
lets stop judging and support the family. they were our family friends. other daughter died too. parents r going through surgries too. Lets support them Thnks
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Nov 24, 2012 at 9:30 am
This is a very sad story and I am so sorry for the family and friends.
I wish they (the stores) would stop this mad post Thanksgiving shopping frenzy. Too many people are getting hurt. Thanksgiving is a time when we should be grateful for what we have, not going out to get more. People get hurt in stampedes, shoot each other over parking spots, get angry because the stores don't have enough big deals for everyone in line. People need to enjoy thanksgiving with their families and then go to bed and sleep, not go out and shop. The almighty dollar is ruining Thanksgiving.
a resident of another community
on Nov 24, 2012 at 10:25 am
Terrible tragedy and my heart goes out to this grieving family. However in defense of everyone trying to find a cause of this accident, they are only trying to prevent something like this from happening again. Was the police car properly parked? Were the police lights causing a distraction (I have been a witness to a motorcycle accident where that was the cause)? Were the construction signs misleading? If there is something that can be fixed here, then it must be fixed. Even if not, then I think all drivers need to be reminded of just how quickly a tragedy can happen when operating a vehicle. Was the driver fatigued? Were the passengers wearing seat belts? We all need to be sure that our driving habits and the roads we share are always safe especially during the holiday season when shopping, partying, travelling cause more drivers to be on the roads.
a resident of another community
on Nov 24, 2012 at 10:39 am
Something happened to my last post so I have to type it in again.
Question authority. Post what you want and don't let anyone bully you. You don't have to ask permission to post.
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Nov 24, 2012 at 4:10 pm
We drive by that part of 101 everyday. There is no shoulder around the Embarcadero exit. There are construction concrete walls on both sides due to road work. Now the question is did the CHP officer place appropriate cones and reflectors when stopping to assist the truck. There is not enough clearance to stop or slow down safely due to a blind spot right before Embarcadero exit. Hope they will fix this problem before more people get hurt.
a resident of Greenmeadow
on Nov 24, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Why do you think they kept the freeway closed down to one lane investigating all day? I do believe some agency with deep pockets (Caltrans/CHP) probably is on the hook for this.
a resident of East Palo Alto
on Nov 24, 2012 at 4:50 pm
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a resident of Greenmeadow
on Nov 24, 2012 at 5:45 pm
Deep-pocketed organizations will always "settle" out of court as it is way cheaper if there is even a small chance of being even partially responsible as in having no shoulders and/or partially blocking a lane.
a resident of East Palo Alto
on Nov 24, 2012 at 6:48 pm
If they do settle it'll be for less than if they'd been wearing seatbelts & the driver had adequate sleep. CalTrans is used to getting sued for this type of thing. It remains to be seen if the CHP will prefer charges against the driver.
A reminder once again that this section of 101 is especially dangerous & can be avoided.
a resident of Midtown
on Nov 25, 2012 at 12:00 am
I commute on 101 regularly and have noticed an increase in accidents between the willow and embarcadero exits on both north and south bound directions. Has anyone else noticed this? Something may need to be looked into and fixed by caltrans or chp?
a resident of Palo Alto Hills
on Nov 25, 2012 at 1:25 am
Stupid A3 is a registered user.
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a resident of Crescent Park
on Nov 25, 2012 at 2:02 am
i agree with Kirsten that people should always been driving slow enough to see and react to anything they might encounter.
Id also like to say, that is a total fantasy. I feel more and more like Im taking my life in my hands every time I drive somewhere these days.
If Im on the freeway if there is a cars length space ahead of me every single time someone trying to exit to the right will pass me to swerve inside and into the exit rather than just fall in behind me and exit ... the time savings is like nothing, zero seconds, yet virtually every time this is true.
Another thing people do is to rush up from behind and then pull in front of you .... like they think they are hiding their speeding from any police car in the rear. I don't know why they would even bother since Ive not seen anyone pulled over myself almost for years.
People don't signal, they do not think about how fast the people behind them might have to hit the brakes when they pull in front of them, and many routinely park crappily or in two spaces.
I wonder if we gave up policing because people are just out of control, or people are out of control because they are not afraid to get tickets anymore.
But of course, when they do go out to give more tickets, its ironically often the good drivers that get the tickets because they are just looking for any infraction and not something that is particularly a danger to the public.
I would love to see the advent of the self-driving car as soon as possible. That would be nice and safe and very productive for people.
a resident of Green Acres
on Nov 25, 2012 at 9:19 am
as i recall has been ongoing problamatic, the construction has left no place to safely pull over...this CHP was neg. there was a guy that was hit not long ago and killed....
caltrans knew this would happened on this streach of freeway
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Nov 26, 2012 at 2:50 pm
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Despite 17 other scholarship offers, when Plant (Tampa, Fla.) offensive tackle Richy Klepal landed on offer from Florida State in April, he had the one he really wanted.
And while Klepal kept his options open for the past two months, he finally was able to reveal his college destination during a press conference on Tuesday afternoon. He began the press conference wearing a gray Plant polo shirt. He thanked his coaches, family and supporters. Then, told the audience he was headed to FSU. He took off his shirt to reveal a FSU polo shirt and put on a FSU cap.
"I think I always knew FSU was the place for me once I visited and got the offer. I visited other places to make sure," Klepal told Warchant.com. Klepal is the No. 27 ranked offensive tackle in the nation according to Rivals.com. "I went to Georgia, which was a great visit and then Miami, which had a great staff. But from the very start, FSU always stuck out to me and that's where I'm headed."
A lot of factors contributed to Klepal's final destination. A big part of his decision was the comfort he felt with the staff, especially with his future position coach Rick Trickett.
"I felt so comfortable at Florida State. It was the place for me as a student and player. It was a combination of a lot of things," Klepal explained. "They have great coaching with Coach Trickett. His style fits me well. He and I are similar in how we think and what is expected. I just immediately felt like part of a family."
Klepal also liked the level of talent already in place at FSU and said a having familiar face around in former Plant High standout James Wilder Jr. also contributed.
"Just seeing how close they are of being a strong contender for a national championship is exciting," Klepal said. "I'm very excited to join him and be his blocker again. I just can't wait to get there."
Klepal becomes Florida State's eighteenth commitment for the 2013 class and the fourth offensive lineman.


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By Kristin
In these times, most brides opt for the Best Man and Maid of Honor to hold the actual rings. The ring bearer is now just a part of the wedding that has simply become tradition. Usually between the ages of 2-5, it can be a nephew, son, cousin, or friend. Why not save a little cash and make one yourself that matches your wedding style. It could be something simple with a little ribbon and button, or a more elaborate one incorporating fine laces and silk ribbons.
- 23″ of 1.5″ side pleated ribbon in ivory [34298]
- 23″ of 3/8″ sheer ribbon with satin edge in ivory (32691)
- 23″ of 1 3/8″ imported metallic lace (27769)
- 7″x14″ of silk taffeta fabric in ivory
- Sewing Machine, straight pins, double sided tape, needle + thread to match the fabric and the lace
- Loose pillow Stuffing
- Cut two 7″x7″ squares out of your fabric
- Lay the side pleated ribbon along one of your squares so that the sheer pleated part is going towards the center and the edging lines up with the edge of your square. Pin down.
- Machine stitch where you have pinned.
- Cut one 7″ piece of sheer ribbon with satin edge and lay across your other square of fabric. Pin and give a quick machine or hand stitch on each edge to hold it in place.
- Cut the rest of your satin edged ribbon in half and line one end of each of the two pieces up with the other sides of that same square of fabric. Give a quick stitch to hold in place. Leave the loose ends loose; they will be used later to tie the rings onto the pillow
- With the same square that you just stitched the ribbon onto, create another square within it about an inch from the edge. You can use double sided tape to temporarily hold the lace down. Hand-stitch the lace using matching thread. You will have to stitch along both edges of the lace so it is smooth to the fabric.
- Lay the two squares of fabric together with the wrong sides facing out. Pin along the edges with your straight pins. Turn the square so that the side with the machine stitching from the pleated ribbon is facing up. Use that seam as a guide and machine stitch the two pieces together, leaving about 2″ unstitched.
- Turn pillow form inside out and stuff little bit by little bit. You don't want it to be overstuffed because that will create lumps and highlight any imperfections in your stitching.
- Hand stitch the 2″ gap and you're done!
- Now all you have left to do is wait for him to propose to you.


text: Submitted by sam_davidson on Wed, 2014-05-28 09:56 California - 9CA Truckee River - 103 Vote Up Down +385 + Truckee River_Tahoe City to Truckee_Wier.jpg Mikey Wier hoists a hefty brown from the "New Zealand" reach of the Truckee River. By Dave Lass Sixty-three tributaries enter Lake Tahoe and only one flows out - the Truckee River. As the Truckee exits the largest alpine lake in the country, it takes on a much different character. The first 1,000' of the Truckee River as it exits Lake Tahoe are off limits to fishing, although many anglers have fantasized about – and a few have likely thrown a line to -- the monster trout that live below "Fanny Bridge." These browns and rainbows reach 15 pounds and Truckee River_FannyBridge.jpg provide endless entertainment for tourists leaning over the railing of the bridge – thus the locals' moniker. But after you have salivated over the hogs under Fanny Bridge, head downstream, because there are fish in the 22"-28" class to be caught in this unique section of the Truckee. Here, the river resembles a spring creek in many sections, where gin clear water languidly meanders between riffle and pool. Closer to the Town of Truckee the river speeds up as the gradient increases. Fishing this section of the Truckee is a lot like fishing streams in New Zealand, where you find one big fish occupying a large habitat patch, and you know you'll only get a few shots at a successful hookup. It helps that carpenter ants and PMDs agree to emerge on the Truckee around the season opener, bringing massive noses to the surface for slow, deliberate takes. It can be magical when it all comes together. The downside: this section of the Truckee can get busy, with people enjoying all kinds of recreation on and around the river. For a real shot at fish in this section, stick to early mornings and evenings and avoid weekends altogether. From Lake Tahoe to Trout Creek, the Truckee River is open for angling from the last Saturday in April to November 15th. For many years this reach, unlike most of the Truckee in California (which is managed as wild trout, special regulations water), has been a put-and-take fishery. Local TU staff and Truckee River TU Chapter members are currently helping to craft a fisheries management plan for this reach that will conserve this opportunity using native Lahontan cutthroat trout (stocked well after the opener, to preserve Truckee River_Tahoe City to Truckee_Brown_Stefan.jpg the "New Zealand experience" described earlier) to provide young anglers and families in particular some easy catch-and-keep fishing. In addition, TU, along with the Truckee River Watershed Council, is actively working with state water and resource agencies to review flow modeling and produce instream flow recommendations to enhance the biological resources– basically fish and bugs -- of the Truckee River. This exercise has never been completed in this watershed, and TU is excited about the potential for some adjustments in river management to improve habitat and fishing opportunities in this already world class trout stream. Dave Lass is California Field Director for Trout Unlimited. Log in or register to post comments


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Dodgers close Day 2 with Keener, fifth pitcher
By Austin Laymance / MLB.com
The Dodgers wrapped up Day 2 of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft on Friday by selecting their fifth pitcher, right-hander Nick Keener from Mansfield University.
Keener, 22, made 10 appearances this season as the closer for the Mountaineers. He struck out four in 13 1/3 innings.
"He's got really good fastball sink, good command and a good slider," said Dodgers vice president of scouting Logan White. "He competes his tail off and has a bulldog mentality. If he keeps battling, he may end up at the big league level out of the bullpen someday."
White compares Keener to former Dodgers farmhand Jason Frasor, who has made 547 relief appearances in the Major Leagues since 2004.
Dodgers open Day 2 haul with Arizona 3B Dixon
The Dodgers selected Arizona third baseman Brandon Dixon with the 92nd pick of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft on Friday.
Though he delivered the game-winning hit in Arizona's 2012 College World Series triumph, Dixon was primarily a defensive replacement in the Wildcats' championship run.
That has all changed this season. Dixon underwent LASIK eye surgery in the offseason and broke out at the plate. He took over as the Wildcats' starting third baseman and became just the fourth player in program history to score 40 runs, collect 40 RBIs and steal 30 bases in one season.
"He's a really quality athlete," said Dodgers vice president of scouting Logan White, who thinks Dixon can also play second. "The kid can fly. He should be able to steal 20-30 bases in the big leagues and play a quality infield position."
Dixon has a good approach at the plate and a compact swing that allows him to spray line drives from gap to gap. He is a steady defender with an average arm. The biggest question mark in Dixon's game is his power. He will need to add more loft to his swing to add power, but if he does, Dixon could be an everyday third baseman.
"We think he's going to hit for average and have some power potential," White said. "He uses the whole field."
With their remaining seven picks on Day 2 of the Draft, the Dodgers selected first baseman Cody Bellinger, shortstop Brandon Trinkwon, catcher Kyle Farmer, outfielder Henry Yates and right-handers J.D. Underwood, Jacob Rhame and Nick Keener.
Day 3 of the Draft continues with Rounds 11-40 streamed live on MLB.com on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. PT.
MLB.com's coverage includes Draft Central, the Top 100 Draft Prospects list and Draft Tracker, a live interactive application that includes a searchable database of Draft-eligible players. You can also keep up to date by following @MLBDraft on Twitter. And get into the Draft conversation by tagging your tweets with #mlbdraft.
In the pipeline
The Dodgers have used five of their first 10 selections on pitchers, filling an organizational need. Last year, the club traded away top pitching prospects Rubby De La Rosa, Allen Webster, Nathan Eovaldi, Josh Lindblom and Ethan Martin.
The Dodgers went with a pair of college starters on Day 1, drafting right-hander Chris Anderson from Jacksonville University with the No. 18 overall pick and left-hander Tom Windle from the University of Minnesota with the No. 56 overall selection.
Still, six of the Dodgers' top 10 prospects are hurlers, including right-handers Zack Lee, Matt Magill, Angel Sanchez and Chris Withrow, in addition to lefties Chris Reed and Onelki Garcia. That will give this year's draft class more time to develop in the Minor Leagues.
Dodgers take first baseman Bellinger in fourth round
The Dodgers selected first baseman Cody Bellinger in the fourth round of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft on Friday, the first high school prospect drafted by the club this year.
The son of former Major Leaguer Clay Bellinger, Cody has already begun to make a name for himself. At Hamilton High School in Chandler, Ariz., Baseball America rated Bellinger the No. 90 prospect after he hit .429 with a .515 on-base percentage as a senior.
Bellinger played in the Little League World Series in 2007 and has developed into a sweet-swinging first-base prospect. Listed at 6-foot-4 and 180 pounds, Bellinger is a lanky left-handed hitter with an easy swing.
After he was drafted, Bellinger tweeted: "I just want to thank everyone who has helped me get here! I am proud to say I am OFFICIALLY A PART OF THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS ORGANIZATION!!!"
I just want to thank everyone who has helped me get here! I am proud to say I am OFFICIALLY APART OF THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS ORGANIZATION!!!- Cody Bellinger (@CodyBellinger8) June 7, 2013
Scouts expect Bellinger to develop good power as he physically matures. Some scouts compare him, especially his swing, to a young Adam LaRoche. Bellinger has good range and is an advanced defender. He also pitches, occasionally touching 90 mph with his fastball.
LA snags two-way player Underwood in fifth round
The Dodgers drafted their first two-way player in the fifth round of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft on Friday, selecting right-hander J.D. Underwood from Palm Beach State.
While Underwood is committed to the University of Miami, he will focus solely on the mound should he sign with the Dodgers. He also played first base in junior college.
"Not in a million years, you can't dream of a better situation," Underwood told the Palm Beach Post after he was drafted. "The way everything played out this year, it's unbelievable. I'm just speechless. It's awesome. Unbelievable."
Underwood's father, Tom, spent parts of 11 seasons in the Major Leagues and made 213 career starts. So J.D. has a pretty good feel for pitching.
He has a feel for three at-least average pitches, with his fastball, curveball and changeup. Underwood tops out at around 92 mph, but goes right after hitters and gets high marks for his makeup, with the upside of a mid-to-back-of-the-rotation type starter.
Underwood, 20, is listed at 6-foot-2, 215 pounds. In May, he led Palm Beach State to its first Florida junior college baseball title in 29 years. Underwood was named the tournament's top pitcher, tossing two complete games to go 2-0 with a 1.00 ERA.
During the regular season, Underwood posted a 1.66 ERA with 96 strikeouts in 92 1/3 innings. He went 8-2 and issued just 12 walks. Underwood also hit .367 with three home runs and 47 RBIs as a left-handed bat.
Junior college hurler Rhame taken in round six
The Dodgers drafted their second junior college pitcher on Friday, selecting right-hander Jacob Rhame in the sixth round of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft.
Rhame began his college career at Oklahoma, but transferred to Grayson County College in Texas after pitching just 10 innings as a freshman with the Sooners. He has shown improved stuff this spring at Grayson County and dominated hitters, striking out 58 in 75 innings with a 2.16 ERA.
Rhame's fastball sits in the low-90s with good sinking action. He also throws a curveball and a changeup, but his secondary pitches need further development.
"He has an electric arm," said Dodgers vice president of scouting Logan White. "He knows how to pitch. We'll start him in the Minor Leagues, but he could go either direction because he throws strikes and his delivery is sound."
Listed at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds, Rhame has ideal size for a right-hander. He has good command and can throw all three of his pitches for strikes. The 20-year-old is committed to Texas State should he head back to a four-year college.
Rhame grew up in Denton, Texas -- the hometown of Dodgers reliever Javy Guerra.
LA drafts local product Trinkwon in seventh round
The Dodgers drafted local product Brandon Trinkwon in the seventh round of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft on Friday, a shortstop from the University of California-Santa Barbara.
Trinkwon is the Gauchos' highest draft pick since 2006. He was named to the All-Big West second team this season. He led the Gauchos with 40 runs scored and 30 walks in 60 games, and ranked second with four homers, 37 RBIs and 14 extra-base hits. Trinkwon had 10 steals and put up a .280/.367/.384 slash line as a junior. He bats left and throws right.
But he's known more for his glove and had a .968 fielding percentage in 2013, including an 18-game stretch without an error. Still, he's projected to move to second base.
"He's an absolute baseball gamer," said Dodgers vice president of scouting Logan White. "He's probably more suited to play second base, but we'll give him an opportunity to play short. He handles the bat OK, but he's really a defensive guy."
The 21-year-old was a Preseason All-American by Baseball America this year.
As a sophomore in 2012, Trinkwon hit .347 with 40 walks and 22 extra-base hits. He followed that with a strong summer in the Cape Cod League, where he was an All-Star starter after hitting .301 with 33 RBIs with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks.
Trinkwon graduated from Beckman High School in nearby Tustin, Calif., in 2010.
Dodgers add catching project in eighth round
While the Dodgers' eighth round pick in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft starred as a shortstop at the University of Georgia, scouting director Logan White said the club plans to convert Kyle Farmer to catcher.
And Farmer is ready to embrace the change, though he's never played the position.
"I'm willing to play anywhere just to get a chance," Farmer told the Athens Banner-Herald this week. "I'm ready to go play. Hopefully a team gives me a shot and I can go sign the contract as soon as possible and head out and leave. I don't know where it's going to take me, but I don't know what I'd do without baseball. I really can't wait."
The Dodgers liked what they saw from Farmer as a catcher during a workout, and drafted him with the 244th selection on Friday.
During his career with the Bulldogs, Farmer hit .308 with 63 doubles, seven triples, 18 home runs and 168 RBIs. He ranks among the top 10 in school history in games played, total bases, at-bats, hits, doubles and RBIs.
Farmer was the starting shortstop for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team last summer, but his future is behind the plate.
The Yankees drafted Farmer as a shortstop in the 35th round last year, but he did not sign and returned to Georgia for his senior season.
"I think coming back helped in a good way because I saw a lot of things I'd never seen before that," Farmer said. "You've got to stay positive no matter what, and I learned that coming back for my senior season. You've got to be mentally tough in the Minor Leagues."
Dodgers make Yates their first outfield selection
The Dodgers selected their first outfielder of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft on Friday, taking left fielder Henry Yates from Texas Wesleyan in the ninth round.
Yates hit .413 with 13 doubles, five home runs and 45 RBIs in 45 games as a senior this season. He reached base at a .469 clip to go with a .600 slugging percentage in 150 at-bats.
"He's an offensive player with a quality bat," said Dodgers vice president of scouting Logan White. "He hits line drives from gap to gap. He's got a little bit of power and has a chance to stay in the outfield."
Yates is listed at 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds.
In 2012, Yates hit .373 with nine doubles, four triples and 23 RBIs as a junior at Vanguard University.
Austin Laymance is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Marc Jacobs, Rag and Bone, Alexander Wang, and Alexis Bittar Take Home CFDA Awards
Jessica Biel, Dakota Fanning, Rachel Weisz, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Gwyneth Paltrow joined New York designers and the Council of Fashion Designers of America at Alice Tully Hall last night for the 2010 CFDA awards. As for the evening's big winners, Marc Jacobs took home the Womenswear Designer of the Year, Marcus Wainwright and David Neville picked up Menswear Designer of the Year for Rag & Bone, and Alexis Bittar won Accessory Designer of the Year. Swarovski Awards for emerging talent went to Jason Wu for womenswear, Alexander Wang for accessory design, and Richard Chai for menswear.
Michael Kors, who dressed Gwyneth Paltrow in custom Michael Kors, received the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award; Christopher Bailey for Burberry received the International Award; Vogue's Tonne Goodman took home the Eleanor Lambert Award; and Iman was honored with the Fashion Icon Award. For the second year in a row, Ralph Lauren scored the people's choice award. Click below for photos from the event at Lincoln Center.
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"No Talking" reviewed by madison on May 31, 2013
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An expanding MLS and increased interest in American players from foreign clubs have created more paths to pro stardom than ever for the nation's elite youth players, for whom college ball can also serve as a springboard.
By Mike Woitalla (from the January 2010 issue of Soccer America)
The percentage of American youth players who end up earning a living in the sport is, of course, very small, but there are more opportunities than ever.
Major League Soccer fielded 10 clubs in 2004. It will kick off its 2010 season with 16 teams. The steady expansion is combined with an exodus of experienced American players from MLS to foreign leagues, creating an increasing demand for young homegrown talent.
American players' improving track record in European leagues, and that American youth players can be acquired without transfer fees, has clubs from the other side of the Atlantic scouring the USA for talent.
Meanwhile, Mexican clubs have been building a pipeline, tapping into the USA's huge soccer-playing Mexican-American community.
The young American pro prospect is thus faced with making a choice on which avenue to take. For many, the first decision is whether to attend college.
CAMPUS FIRST? The American college sports system is unique to the rest of the world, to say the least. That academic performance can be a requisite to pursuing a professional sports career is hardly comprehensible abroad. Imagine Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo worrying that their report cards could have an impact on their soccer careers. But in the USA, a young man with the potential to be the world's best running back would never be heard of again if he didn't get into college.
On the soccer front, skipping college and going straight to the pros has become a viable option. Notable U.S. stars who spent no time on campus include Landon Donovan, DaMarcus Beasley, Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore.
Yet college soccer remains a popular choice for players with pro aspirations. MLS's 2009 Rookie of the Year Omar Gonzalez played three years at the University of Maryland before signing a $142,000 contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Of the 14 players who saw action for the U.S. national team when it upset Spain at the 2009 Confederations Cup, nine played college soccer, although only two -- Jonathan Bornstein and Jay DeMerit – played out their four seasons of eligibility.
Leaving college early has become common for aspiring pros. Players who stay four years find themselves competing with and against younger players and peers instead of being challenged by older, experienced players.
From a non-soccer point of view, would one ever advise a young man to give up a college education – especially one that's paid for by scholarship? But for the pro hopeful, staying four years can be risky. A 22-year-old who hasn't been in a pro environment doesn't look so attractive to a foreign club. And if the player is courted by MLS, leaving early can land a "Generation adidas" deal, which comes with an educational stipend and guarantees he'll be a high draft pick.
Generation adidas players, of which there are about 10 annually, can land a salary of $60,000 more than others who also get picked high in the draft.
Making GA players particularly attractive is that their pay doesn't count against a team's salary cap, which means teams are likely to invest more time in their development. For the player offered a GA deal, "It's more money and less pressure," says agent Patrick McCabe.
STRAIGHT TO THE PROS. For some players, college ball isn't an option if they don't meet the academic requirements. Or they may reasonably assume they will develop better in a pro environment. So then the choice becomes one of aiming for MLS or going abroad.
In fact, one purpose of Generation adidas is to keep talented young players in MLS, whether they're teenagers or are leaving college early.
Playing in Europe has become the Holy Grail for many young players. An offer from Europe tends to get players, their coaches and their parents excited regardless of what history the club has of bringing players they sign young into the first team.
"Lots of players want to start in Europe because of the glamour associated with it," says agent Lyle Yorks, who has represents players who have taken all the different paths to the pros. "But watching Fox Sports World in the comfort of your living room doesn't reveal the challenges."
Players going abroad must cope with a different culture, perhaps weather they're not used to, and in some cases learn a different language. A European offer may be flattering, but the clubs bring in large groups of new players constantly and expect very few to see first-team action.
In fact, Americans products who head to Europe before playing some college soccer or getting MLS experience rarely realize true success there. The exceptions include West Ham's Jonathan Spector, who signed with Manchester United at age 17 and at age 23 has played in more than 90 English Premier League games. Also, there's Italian-American Giuseppe Rossi, who left New Jersey at 13 and now plays for Italy. (FIFA prohibits the transfer of players under age 18, but both were able to sign with European clubs because they had European Union passports, Spector having acquired his thanks to German heritage.)
Otherwise, since the inception of MLS in 1996, the American products who have done well in Europe, or at least have seen their national team careers progress after the move, played either college ball, MLS, or both. For example, Steve Cherundolo, Charlie Davies and Oguchi Onyewu played some college ball. Clint Dempsey, Carlos Bocanegra and Maurice Edu played MLS and some college. Tim Howard, Beasley and Michael Bradley skipped college but played MLS before going abroad.
Both Yorks and McCabe say their advice to a player on what avenue to embark on depends on the individual, but both agree that it's very often the case that spending some time in college or MLS helps young players gain the maturity that will smooth the transition to life on their own abroad.
GOING SOUTH. Mexican clubs have begun scouting heavily in the USA, attracted to the Mexican-American players who aren't courted by NCAA Division I coaches and who are eligible for Mexican citizenship.
The success in the Mexican league by Edgar Castillo, Jose Francisco Torres and Michael Orozco -- who saw no future for themselves in their native USA but earned U.S. national team call-ups thanks to making it in Mexico -- has helped drive the Mexican clubs' extensive scouting efforts.
"The Mexican coaches are tripping over themselves for these kids," says Brad Rothenberg, the president of Alianza de Futbol, whose nationwide competitions for Hispanic teams have taken the form of tryouts for Mexican clubs. "We'd love to have MLS teams pay more attention to these players."
Mexican clubs have reserve teams in the second division, so they can bring in large numbers of players and ensure them competitive playing time.
MLS, on the other hand, has a roster limit of 24 players and those who can't yet crack the first team lack for game time.
MLS has, however, since 2007, mandated that its teams have youth programs. So far, a handful of players have graduated to the first-team rosters, but it's too early to judge whether the MLS youth programs become the feeder system they're designed to be.
If they do, they'll create yet another path for young players to the pro ranks.
(This article originally appeared in the January 2010 issue of Soccer America magazine.)


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Krispy Kreme Switches to Cage-Free Eggs
Fans of Krispy Kreme can enjoy their favorite guilty pleasure a little more, thanks to an announcement next week that the company will transition to sourcing cage-free eggs.
The shift is good news for egg-laying hens and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), which last year sent one its employees to Krispy Kreme's annual shareholder meetings to ask the doughnut king to improve its food supply chain. The HSUS had already purchased Krispy Kreme stock in 2010 as a move to encourage the North Carolina-based company to move away from egg suppliers that confine hens in battery cages or other inhumane conditions. At the time Krispy Kreme's management claimed it would consider purchasing some cage-free eggs in 2012, but had no plan.
Now the company has implemented a cage-free eggs plan, and HSUS Corporate Policy and Supply Chain Manager Kristie Middleton will address Krispy Kreme's shareholders in Winston-Salem on June 14 to thank the company for making the switch. According to Middleton:
"Krispy Kreme doughnuts now come with a little less guilt, since some of the eggs they use will be from hens who at least haven't been crammed into cages. Consumers care about animal welfare more than ever, and we're pleased to see Krispy Kreme joining the dozens of major companies that are taking notice of that. We believe the company is genuinely interested in doing the right thing when it comes to animal welfare."
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Playing hooky (once again) yesterday, I found myself on a delightful route to a Gold Rush era town in remote Nevada County, California.
I posted a little photo/essay at: http://thechurchoftheopenroad.blogsp...loomfield.html
This is one of those places that is on the chopping block as the California State Park system is forced to downsize. What a loss it will be.


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