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Airline/hotel points.......Advice needed............
For those that travel, who is the best as far as what you get for your points??
I have a ton of Delta points simply bc I am in Atlanta and that is who is easiest to use. But I have recently started using AirTran bc Delta has jacked me around too many times. Hate Airtrans seats but their point program is better than Delta's. Wish I was able to fly Southwest more often.
On Hotels, I have been using Starwood for years. Westin's, W's etc. But it seems like I am not getting anything of real value for all these points that take forever to accumulate. I recently added Hyatt to the plan and have been told Marriott is a good one as well.
On average I am in a hotel about 8 days a month, and on a plane about the same.
What say you Moomba Maniacs?-Mark
Tow w/: Volkswagen Touareg V8
Mods: Stereo, Stainless Cup Holders and Thru Hulls, Chrome Steering Wheel, EZ Nets, Moomba Etched Cleats
"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, bc your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are."
-John Wooden
I will be interested in responses from those who travel multiple airlines and stay at multiple hotel chains and, therefore, are in a position to compare. I started a regular commute in 2005 and have stuck with American Airlines and Starwood properties. Work okay for me. Just want pre-boarding privilege for a place to put my carry on bag and nice hotel within walking distance of the office.2007 Outback - SOLD June 2016
2012 RAM Crew Cab
2015 Subaru Forester
Tried 'em all over the years and where I lived played a big part in the decision. Living in the Atlanta area, I am almost 100% on Delta because I can get almost anywhere I need to go with a direct flight. And, while their Medallion program might not be the greatest, once you get status it's hard to justify splitting between airlines. BTW - I can't stand getting nickled & dimed by AirTran over exit row seats, aisle seats, etc.
I'm a fan of Marriott because I can almost always find a place to stay close to where I need to be and you have a good selection of price points.
I book all flights & hotels on the respective brand's credit cards as it helps to build points faster then I use them to take the family on vacation.
pretty much delta.. so I maximize with the delta card.
no real loyalty in hotels..
Get treated well by National Car rental exec emerald..
I get most out of the combined Delta CC and using delta.
Choice hotels usually gets me more nights free than any of the others.. (clarion, comfort, etc.)
FLYin thru ATL in am.. CHIK FILA here I come @ 8:30!Brad
2011 Launch 21V Sold... boatless replaced with a Jeep JKUR
2006 Moomba Mobius LSV sold
2004 Outback sold
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For airline it is Delta because they go everywhere i need to fly but almost all the airlines are bad. Would fly Southwest but they do not go into any airports i fly out or into.
For hotels I am a Hilton. I can always find a Hilton or Hamption inn where i go too. The thing i really like is almost all the Hamptions have the same beds. Great beds to sleep in.
Now the thing is who has time to use their points? I have used some of mine for stays at Hilton and it was quick and simple but needed to plan ahead.2008 Outback V - Sold but never forgotten.
Do not wait; the time will never be just right. Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along." -Napoleon Hill
I used my Delta AmEx points to buy both girls an itouch for Christmas last year!
Also, with the Delta AmEx you can get hotel "gift cards" that we use for weekend overnight stays
Drew, is your Amex a corporate card or one that the company provides? I have never had a choice to pick the card I use. Well I guess I could use my own card and just expense it each month on my own, but the trouble to do that isn't really worth it. I am signed up for the AMEX rewards program and really should take a look to see what I have built up.
Starwood hotels have always been fantastic to me so I really do not have any complaints there. I get free upgrades without asking which is nice, and besides that, the staff has always been top notch.
I have heard good things about Marriott from a few different travelers while on the road. They claim their points build up faster than with the promotions they run and two of them said in comparison to Starwood they are far superior. Like Deerfield, I am looking for any opinions on the other chains or even anything you have heard from people on the road.
I want some bang for my buck!!!-Mark
Tow w/: Volkswagen Touareg V8
Mods: Stereo, Stainless Cup Holders and Thru Hulls, Chrome Steering Wheel, EZ Nets, Moomba Etched Cleats
"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, bc your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are."
-John Wooden
the cards are my own, but my company covers the annual fees. Much better than the AmEx corp green cards
I have been flying 50K miles or more a year for the past 5 years (and 100K for the last 3 years). United, United Miles card, and Hilton properties have been my home away from home.
Once you reach Premier (25K if I remember right), you get pre boarding and free bag check.
Premier exec gets you economy plus seating, free bags, upgrades on domestic flights, and pre boarding (50K miles).
1K gets you pre boarding, free bags, econ plus or better seating for you and your party. Every domestic flight this year has been upgraded to first class.
I tend to like the hilton properties better than the marriott. Workout facilities are better. Beds more comfortable, better linens, better amenities in the room. Embassy Suites, has a free happy hour every evening from 530-730 with beer, wine, well drinks, and snacks. I typically either stay in Embassy Suites or Hilton Garden Inns. Free breakfast as well (cook to order omelets, cereal, breads, waffles, etc).
As for mile benefits, the Star Alliance (United, Continental, US Air, etc) is better than Delta. Round trip flights in the lower 48 for 25-35K points. Mile card gets you 40K points with first purchase. Triple miles for United purchases.
The biggest thing lacking on the United planes is WIFI and power ports. The continental planes have the power ports and better accommodations in first class/business class for the international trips.
Just my experiences. I think the key is pick one and stick with it so you get the status built up and can take advantage of the perks.Derek & Poppy
2010 Mobius LSV Sandrock/Fossil
Gravity III ballast, wake plate, Z5, LEDs from Oznium (cup holders, helm, transom)
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Exile SXT9Q Tower Speakers w/ Exile XM 30.2
Exile 12" sub w/ XM12.1
Exile ZLD MKII
I'm changing to Marriott as Hilton will drop off points over time if you don't use them often. I heard if you tell Hilton you're leaving then they will lock the points in.1998 Mobius


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( Oumu no Jutsu: Saru Inasu) Parrot Arts: Monkey Chase
Rank: A
Range: Short
Chakra Cost: 30
Damage Points: N/A
Description: This jutsu relies on bird's innate magnetic compass that allows them to migrate over extensive distances across the globe. Allying chakra to it, a parrot using this technique would be able to pinpoint any chakra signature he had contact with, regardless of distance. This technique serves not as the detection itself for that is innate, but as the locking of a target's signature in the parrot's brain. It requires the summon to be short-range from the target or short range from a place where the target stood for a relatively long period of time (Unless the target is using or used a camouflage jutsu during that time). After the target is successfully locked, the bird can sense it anywhere in the world, with very little interference (Only Muu's camouflage technique would hide himself from this, higher than 15 meters, other means would have to interfere with the ability itself).
*Can only be used by parrots*
*Can only lock on two targets at a time*
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That last photo is awesome!
Is that you 'taking a knee?!'
Ugly to the point I would not buy one
The style doesn't appeal to me but I would buy one anyway
Neutral - The current style doesn't matter to me
Attractive - I like the current style
That last photo is awesome!
Is that you 'taking a knee?!'
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However, the bike wasn't really a street bike. Could you even mount bags on this one? I've heard not. Too bad. It was probably the best of the GS line. When did they quit making it? And is there anything similar now?
Didn't think so. Too bad.
ride what you've got; enjoy the ride!
Reid - Stone Ridge, NY - BMWMOA #69187 - Turbo Fluffy Motoclub - IBA #50182
The bike was developed as part of a marketing strategy to increase BMW's performance image. You can put bags on the bike, but it really doesn't like it... weight distribution goes too far rearward, making the bike a real handful in soft terrain like sand. The subframe really isn't designed to carry the weight of hard bags and only Touratech had mounts that halfway addressed the problem. I took the Jesse's that were on mine off and now use a Giant Loop Great Basin bag. And have learned how to pack much lighter.
Let me tell you, other than pure expressway slogging, this bike makes an excellent pavement machine. It is an absolute hooligan bike in the mountains.
I bought a second wheelset for mine, the R1200 GS 17/19 combo. With these wheels the bike does quite well.
The bike's original intent was as an open-class enduro racer, and with a set of true dirt wheels, which I also have, and a 36" inseam (which I don't have, by a long shot) you can muscle this bike through some pretty severe off-road tracks and trails. Since I am short, the best I can do is open country riding, where you really don't need to put your feet down. But when the going gets tight and technical, the bike is too heavy and tall to manage.
So... I put on the HPN 6 gallon tank and made it exactly what you say above.... the GS BMW should have built.
Go soothingly through the grease mud, as there lurks the skid demon.
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Feh... the beak's fine as it is. I'm hoping the new GS gets rid of that ugly bit of boomerang shaped trim. The '05-'07 GS was a better fit for my taste.
I voted with my haht
I like the stripped down GS/Ducati barebones look. I like the comfort of the big plastic RT's, but current models are so nasty looking, it's easy to confuse them with an overinflated scooter. When it's time to trade, either the designerazzi will have moved on to more pleasing designs, or I'll keep my R75/6 and trade the RT in for a less cushy but more stylish farm-implement-cycle.
R75/6, Non functioning 2014 FJR1300A
Great discussion......I think we need to remember that style....is well........style........sumthin' for everyone.....BUT......I think my Igor & Inga......are easy on the eye!!!!
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"Igor" 82 RS "Inga" 04RT
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Y'all need to look at the benefit of "ugly" - Beemers are not high on the theft list for anybody. Harleys, Hondas, Yammies, all get snatched before us.
Doug, 2011 R1200RT Polar Metallic
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Pretty...won't get ya home..
I'm way too old to wrestle thst much metal on dirt so the GS is not on my radar. I still prefer the full weather protection of a good touring model because I have no hesitation about riding in rain or cold when needed. If fire roads and dirt show up, I'll take a mid size, an enduro or true dirt machine, thank you. (Doesn't mean I won't traverse fire roads and gravel on my RT- its got a few hundred miles of that stuff- but it sure doesn't like to be there compared to a bike meant for the job)
The GS is unique and is creating copycats and I doubt any particular style makes a fan of everyone - I wonder if the "this design S****" response in this thread is any different from what one would find about any other motorcycle. I think Harleys and other cruisers and all the expensive custom stuff they do that destroys function is by definition stupid so I pay no attention whatever to anything in that sector. Neither Harley nor Polaris stand any chance at all of selling me a motorcycle. Those types were a logical choice 50 years ago but today only emotion can jsutify one of those things, or maybe stumpy legs- neither descirbe me.
Many here no doubt remember the Bangle Butt on BMW cages- widely criticised but did not slow the sales curve- and had a few who actually liked it.
I ride an RT and I just wish BMW would have real colors. Grey and silver don't do it for me. How about colors in the red/blue/green spectrum? Show some creativity for god's sake.
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After being schooled twice by read-option style quarterbacks in the NFC playoffs, the Atlanta Falcons are going back to school to learn how to better defend them.
SN Falcons correspondent D. Orlando Ledbetter reports for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that Mike Smith and the team's coaching staff recently visited nearby Clemson University to get a college perspective on slowing down such players.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney's team features one of FBS' most explosive, fast-paced offenses, led by outstanding dual threat quarterback Tajh Boyd. After the Falcons had so much trouble with Russell Wilson and Colin Kaepernick, Smith and defensive coordinator Mike Nolan are committed to clean up their team's effort, knowing the Seahawks and 49ers will once again be top competition in the NFC this year.
"It's something that we want to make sure that we have a very good understanding of," Smith told the Journal-Constitution.
Expect many NFC teams to do their extensive offseason homework on the read option, with Wilson, Kaepernick and the Redskins' Robert Griffin III all leading 2012 playoff teams.


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Police detain illegal immigrants after traffic stop
March 15, 2013 at 5 p.m.
Updated March 15, 2013 at 10:16 p.m.
A traffic stop Friday morning led to the detention of three illegal immigrants.
About 8 a.m., Victoria police stopped a truck at 9700 U.S. Highway 59 on suspicion of an equipment violation.
After some questioning, it was determined three passengers in the truck were not U.S. citizens, said Lt. Mike Hernandez, VPD spokesman.
Detained were Junior Cungia, 26; Qasinero Rodriguez, 41; and Javier Muniz, 55.
The men were taken into custody and detained at the Victoria County Jail.
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Hunky Zac Efron Learns The Right Way To Tip
Pint size hottie/High School Musical trilogy star Zac Efron learned the right way to tip on the DL while at the airport on Thursday. While Efron was all set to slip a twenty into the pocket of his sky cap (a trick he learned from watching Hollywood A-Listers like Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler), an older gentleman who happened to be nearby instead instructed the Hairspray star about the proper way to tip. The gentleman shook Efron's hand and when Efron pulled it back, he discovered a twenty in his hand. Efron was baffled and amazed by the bill and asked the man where he learned it. The gentleman explained that he caught an episode of Friends in college and the rest has been history.
*A Call To The Bullpen is a work of fiction. Although the pictures we use are most certainly real, Defamer does not purport that any of the incidents or quotations you see in this piece actually happened. Lighten up, people ... it's a joke.


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Sony Xperia Z appears for preorder on Expansys UK, this time at $644
0. phoneArena posted on 15 Jan 2013, 05:44
The more we are nearing the launch, which retailers are pegging for the end of next month in Europe, the more it seems that Sony won't be commanding a hefty premium for the handset, but rather ship it in the 600-700 range, what most high-ends typically go for when released anyway...
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1. wendygarett (unregistered)
In the end, it cost $199 on US carrier 2yr contract lol :)
2. Droid_X_Doug (Posts: 5993; Member since: 22 Dec 2010)
There is probably a VAT that is pushing up the sell price. No VAT in the U.S.
3. wendygarett (unregistered)
Of course is vat lol... Cost 809 in Europe but 790 in Australia...
6. Droid_X_Doug (Posts: 5993; Member since: 22 Dec 2010)
Different VAT %? I don't know if Australia has a VAT, though. If no VAT in Australia, then other factors would drive the sell price.
21. andro. (Posts: 1999; Member since: 16 Sep 2011)
Carrier locked it'll be 599 euro on pay as you go,contract I reckon 250-150 depending on 18 or 24 myth contract. Its the same every year for the top handsets
4. Droid_X_Doug (Posts: 5993; Member since: 22 Dec 2010)
So Wendy, are you going to get the Z as your next phone?
5. wendygarett (unregistered)
Definitely, ten months later of course lol... I ran out of money Lolol :p
7. Droid_X_Doug (Posts: 5993; Member since: 22 Dec 2010)
But in 10 months, Apple will be releasing the iP6. Sure you could pass up a bright, shiny, new iP6 for a 6 month old Z?
8. wendygarett (unregistered)
Never pay to Apple a single cent :p
I received it from someone who wish to abandon it... I'm just a collector lol...
9. _Bone_ (Posts: 2155; Member since: 29 Oct 2012)
Nexus 4 with fullHD screen for $500 extra.
10. _Bone_ (Posts: 2155; Member since: 29 Oct 2012)
Haha, the iSony crowd doesn't like the truth.
15. PhoneArenaUser (Posts: 5498; Member since: 05 Aug 2011)
Says iOppo crowd member.
18. wendygarett (unregistered)
I love to see android fans fighting each other :p
22. -SEUL8TR- (Posts: 113; Member since: 13 Jan 2013)
I love to see you staying loyal and a cult hippy to Apple.
11. wendygarett (unregistered)
The problem is that it's hard to get the Device...
12. rgxVOiD (Posts: 440; Member since: 30 Aug 2012)
Apart from the waterproof feature and a tougher glass
13. sarb009 (Posts: 321; Member since: 15 Jun 2011)
Crazy price no surprise why sony is not so successful in mobile phones. Who the hell care so much abt water resistance ? But ppl do care abt high price
17. pyradark (Posts: 888; Member since: 10 Jun 2012)
people are buying expensive Iphone with nothing but its Brand.
Millions of people love to travel, bring their phone on beach without worrying it will get wet.
19. rgxVOiD (Posts: 440; Member since: 30 Aug 2012)
So much ignorance in one comment. Post updated, its $644. I happen to live in a very rainy country (its raining right now as im typing), so water resistance is a good feature
14. Ameliahunter (Posts: 26; Member since: 15 Jan 2013)
It's also available at Amazon for 649 Euros... I think it's a nice phone, and maybe I'll even buy it, but I want a Galaxy Note, too... Mmm, can't decide!!!
16. emadshiny (Posts: 1144; Member since: 05 Dec 2012)
you have the same dilemma as me, but plz don't compare this beauty with Gnote2.
every aspect is almost the same with Sony edging in some aspects like camera and water and dust proof certification.
so you see i made my decision. this is much much better and much more classy than note2.
20. aayupanday (Posts: 582; Member since: 28 Jun 2012)
That is a much better price point as compared to the others before.....
23. Rexperia (Posts: 136; Member since: 28 Sep 2012)
This is 5" full HD display, so i think the price is quite reasonable, considering the spec and also everything inside and outside..


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Kind of too bad - I'd take a flyer on some MSFT stock if he'd take over for Ballmer.
""The plan is he's going to stick around," said Ford, 56, of Mulally in an interview with Bloomberg Television on Monday. "I'm happy he's sticking around. But we also feel really good about where we are in terms of succession."
Ford acknowledged that the CEO does not have a contract."
Bill Ford: Mulally staying put, not going to Microsoft (Detroit News)
I just read that the Flat Rock plant which recently started producing Fusion's is already scheduling production shutdowns due to too much inventory. Apparently Ford has something like an average of 88 days of sales inventory at dealers. Ford blames it on Camry incentives. Might it also be that they have gotten too aggressive on pricing? I think that may explain the Black Friday deals at GM too. I think Ford is lucky the small crossover segment is still on fire because the Escape is priced kind of high versus it's Asian competition and has already had something like 7 recalls during it's first year out. I know my aunt is very happy now that she bought a comparably equipped Honda CRV for less money. She was initially reluctant to do that.
Ford seems unwilling to engage in a price war with rivals just to maintain sales volume. Prior to Flat Rock coming online both the Fusion and Escape were maxed out on plant capacity. They'll weather the storm with decreased production until the fire sale is over and incentives return to normal.
If Ford can max out an entire assembly plant selling vehicles at a high MSRP - why is that bad? Isn't that what Honda did in the 90s? I remember folks paying MSRP or higher for Accords back then and waiting in line for vehicles.
Perhaps, but if you check recent depreciation value schedules, Honda is in the best class for lowest depreciation, and Ford is in worst class for greatest depreciation. This reflects on initial price point when the vehicle is new. Purchasers will reflect their confidence with their wallet.
I think it is misplaced arrogance of Ford to not be more price competitive..especially when they are not spotless with regards to R&D and recalls and other issues... (fantastical EPA ratings) etc.
IIRC the output in Mexico wasn't all that high compared to a lot of other plants and it was the previous version selling out production which was priced much more competitively. The new version is a sharp looking car, but I'm not sure it's sharp enough to beat Camry, Accord, etc. at inflated pricing. I don't disagree on margin up to a point. But there comes a point where it can get too high and render a vehicle not very price competitive causing customers to lose interest. I don't think in today's economy many buyers are willing to pay big price premiums, especially for mainstream vehicles. There are many, many choices out there today. The old oligopoly is long gone.
It's not misplaced arrogance - it's simply good business practice. You can hold out for a higher price and move fewer units or you can cut prices (add incentives) and build more vehicles but make less profit per vehicle. The Fusion's Average Transaction Price is more than $4K more than Camry already before the big incentives. Prior to the incentive war the Fusion was selling more than it ever had and doing it with much higher ATPs at the same time. Apparently consumers are willing to pay higher prices for Fusions so there's no reason for Ford to panic just because the competition starts an incentive war.
Hermosillo put out 300K vehicles for the last 7 years on 3 shifts. That's pretty high. Remember they also exported Fusions to Latin and South America, not just the U.S. and Canada.
You don't beat Camry and Accord in sales just by having a great vehicle. You need a steady stream of repeat buyers - multiple repeat buyers - to build up volume over time. That's what Accord and Camry did. 33% of Camry buyers are repeat buyers. Ford is only around 19% as this is only the second generation of Fusion whereas Camry is on its 4th or 5th generation. You have to build up that base of repeat buyers in addition to new buyers.
Based on sales the first 9 months of the year, it appears that buyers are willing to pay higher prices for the new Fusion. $4K more than Camry by comparison. It wasn't until the competition added incentives that Fusion lost sales, which apparently means the competition was overpricing their vehicles, not Ford. Or they were overproducing. Either way that doesn't reflect negatively on Ford. A lot of people buy on price and they buy cheap. Ford doesn't want that business. They want higher ATPs and so far they're getting it even if it means reduced volumes temporarily. This incentive war won't continue.
I agree that holiday season is a good time to lay off workers, IF they have decided to go that route (to ensure similar ATPs). But depending on how long it lasts, is Ford's build design disgruntled-workers-proof? For any prospectively hopeful Ford purchasers, one can only hope. During that time, it also allows buyers to shop and read the 'press'.
I'm gonna stick with the arrogance word..but hey..if it makes you feel better..there have been times I have accused Honda of exactly the same thing. It's just that, in the end, I did vote my confidence level on Honda. Ford failed me and I swore to them if they turned their back on me in a cut-and-dried case of injustice that I would never forget it. And I haven't.
Ford also has to contend with currency manipulation, so there's another incentive Honda and Toyota have that Ford doesn't enjoy. (Bloomberg)
I continue to be impressed with your ability to put your hands on pertinent links, Steve...spur of the moment even, most times..
Some pretty passionate comments posted at the bottom of that one too..
Obviously having taken it seriously.
Margin vs., volume is a tough issue to balance in real life. Too much or little of either one impacts finances. Plant utilization is another tough variable. You don't want to overproduce due to inventory carrying costs. While you can use layoffs to cut direct expenses, lack of production can lead to unabsorbed overhead since the fixed costs don't go away. Meanwhile frequent or extended layoffs can also have some impact as workers get rusty or po'd. I think they are adding Mustang to that plant, but if they can't operate it close to capacity routinely it will become a drag on profits offsetting some of the gain from higher selling margins. Lower volume can also raise the price for parts and materials from vendors. I guess the Fusion answer will play out over time as it's newness wears off. A good looking new model will almost always bring a better price (at least initially), but a good looking vehicle can also ironically get old looking quicker than a more conservative model sometimes. I think Hyundai is experiencing that with the Sonata.
They're only temporarily stopping production. They do this all the time for various reasons. They're not laying anybody off.
Mustang has always been at Flat Rock, and they're going to add the new Taurus and MKS within the next year or two. No problem keeping the plant busy.
Ford just added the Fusion line at Flat Rock this August (two shifts). Hermosillo couldn't keep up with demand. Now the supply has grown from ~65 days to ~88. Rumor is that the Fusion line will be idled for a whole month sometime next quarter.
You have to wonder if the fall in sales last July was due to lack of vehicles or maybe something else was happening besides Camry incentives and the falling yen.
Or maybe it's just a bit of oversupply and we (well, not Akirby) are over-reacting:
"With a second factory -- in Flat Rock, Mich. -- online producing Ford Fusions, sales of Ford's hot mid-sized sedan soared 71 percent in October, pacing Ford Motor Co. to a 14 percent monthly sales increase.
"The Fusion broke an October retail record in every one of our five markets nationally," said John Felice, Ford vice president of U.S. marketing, sales and service."
Ford kicks up Fusion production, shares Mustang factory (USA Today)
Ford to Idle Fusion Production at Flat Rock Plant for One Week (Motor Trend)
Hot Fusion paces Ford sales (Automotive News)
They're just taking steps to prevent over-supply. I'm sure Camry incentives are taking some sales but that's all temporary. Hermosillo is still going full tilt as far as I know just like it was earlier this year. Note that this is what Honda has always done - only make as many as you can sell at a healthy price without big incentives. I think toyota is desperate to keep the sales lead even if it means lower profits. Sounds just like GM and Ford a decade ago.
It was just a year ago that the Chinese were boycotting Honda and Toyota over a territorial dispute.
Now, a year later, there's a spat over an "air defense" zone between China and both Japan and South Korea (and the US). Sounds like the issue is dissipating but if it heats up, that could hurt the Japanese automakers.
How that would affect Ford, I don't know.
Nicely updated and more svelte but still unmistakably mustang....
Base engine - 2.3L ecoboost 300 hp/300 lb ft
Da winna again.
"Ford expects to retain its title as the best-selling vehicle brand in North America for the fourth year in a row, thanks to such key models as the 2013-'14 Ford Fusion, 2013-'14 Ford Escape and 2013-'14 Ford Fiesta.
The automaker said its Ford brand expects to sell more than 2.4 million vehicles in 2013, well ahead of 2nd-place Toyota.
"We're seeing double-digit sales growth in cars, trucks and utilities," said John Felice, vice president of Ford's U.S. marketing, sales and service. With 16 launches in 2014, "we're looking to keep our sales momentum going."
Ford Poised To Be Best-Selling U.S. Auto Brand Again, Company Says
"The gains by Detroit are striking Toyota and Tokyo-based Honda in the hearts of their lineups. Deliveries of Ford's Fusion climbed 22 percent from January to November, outpacing gains of 1.3 percent for Camry and 11 percent for Accord. And Fusions sold for an average of $26,378 last year, a premium of $897 to Accord and $2,224 to Camry, the lock to be the top-selling car in the U.S. for a 12th consecutive year.
"From so many views, it shouts out 'I'm a $60,000 car,'" Smith, the Californian, said of the white-platinum Fusion hybrid that he bought for $33,500. "The Aston Martin look really draws attention."
The Fusion is a standout in a crowded field of more competitive passenger cars from Detroit. Deliveries of GM's Cadillac cars jumped 55 percent last year through November, and Chrysler's Dodge line of cars boosted sales by 31 percent. Those were the two biggest gains of any car brand with at least 20,000 deliveries last year."
Detroit Gains Ground in 2013 as Ford Fusion Sets Growth (Bloomberg)
What you're seeing now with Fusion is what we saw previously with Accord and Camry. You build up more and more repeat buyers with each generation to go with the new buyers. I expect Fusion to plateau soon until the next refresh. Ford no longer cares about being #1 - they're more focused on profits and ATPs than overall sales crowns.
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Ford no longer cares about being #1 - they're more focused on profits and ATPs than overall sales crowns.
I think that's true. When successes happen, it is surely a bonus, but taking a title simply means you get a huge target painted on your back!2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2008 and 2013 Subaru Forester(s), 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup
It's not that they don't care - they'd love to be #1. But they're not willing to sacrifice profitability to do it like they used to. They'd rather sell 25K Fusions at $30K than 30K at $27K.
A reporter would like to speak to a new car buyer under 40 years old who purchased their car because of the connectivity features. Did you buy a Ford because of Sync and MyFordTouch, a Chrysler because of UConnect, a Honda because of HondaLink, etc.? If so, and you'd like to share your story, please send your daytime contact info to firstname.lastname@example.com no later than 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET on Monday, 1/7/14.
"Mulally's candidacy to lead the world's largest software company threatened to overshadow Ford's new-vehicle introductions such as the F-150 pickup and raised the risk of internal strife among his deputies at the Dearborn, Michigan-based company."
Mulally Bows Out of Microsoft CEO Race, Staying at Ford (Bloomberg)
Since Mulally could have done this earlier, gotta wonder if he wanted the Microsoft job but didn't make the cut? Regardless, he has been good for Ford and I think Ford will continue to be more fun for him than Microsoft would have been anyway. And maybe now he can get rid of the Microsoft involvement in My Ford/Synch?
Not the way it works. If MS approached him about being CEO then the job was his if he wanted it. Either they never actually offered him the job or he turned it down. Either way he wants to clear up the uncertainty for investors and employees and customers.
Payback for not hiring Mulally?
"Ford Motor Co. plans to ditch Microsoft Corp. for Blackberry Ltd. for future upgrades to its Sync voice-activated system." (Detroit News)
Apparently many auto mfrs are going with QNX. My guess is its a lot cheaper/easier to license. QNX was purchased by BB and will survive regardless.
@akirby, the news today is that Ford is dropping Microsoft for Blackberry. Existing cars using My Touch will continued to be offered "improvements".
But will Blackberry be around in a few years? I know they have refocused from cell phones, but there's lots of competition out there in software.
No worries, Microsoft will buy them out.


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The Pope County Cattlemen's Association will meet at 7 p.m. today at the Russellville First Assembly of God Church fellowship hall. Members and all interested persons are encouraged to attend the Field Day at the Arkansas Tech University farm at 5:30 p.m. at the end of Reasoner Lane behind the firehouse. A Dupont representative will present about control products and a demonstration on how to conduct a pasture inventory will be provided.
Bake sale to raise funds for Meals for Seniors
The Dardanelle Senior Activity Center will host a bake sale on Thursday and Friday to help raise funds for the Meals for Seniors program. Items are available at the center between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. today or between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Friday. We will have many items including nine gourmet flavors of cupcakes, seven kinds of brownies and bar cookies, seven types of cakes and seven varieties of pie, including some sugar free. We also have two very special offerings — decorated sugar cookie bouquets and cake pops interspersed with chocolate roses.
The proceeds from this event will help support Meals for Seniors. This is the first time in the history of this center that we have had a waiting list for seniors of Yell County to receive Meals on Wheels. Our goal is to raise $1,000 to be used to help provide services to our elderly population.
PCHA to meet Friday
Sharing and show-and-tell will be featured at the Pope County Historical Association meeting at 7 p.m. Friday at the St. Mary's Regional Medical Center cafeteria in Russellville. Members and guests are invited to bring historical items and short informational items to share with the group.
No reservations are needed for the meal, which begins at 6 p.m. The meeting is free and open to the public.
Birding at Holla Bend
The Friends of Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge will host a Migration Birding Day for the public from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the Refuge. Friends' members will take attendees to several stops along the wildlife drive to view and discuss birds that use the refuge. Everyone is welcome to take part in this free event. A limited number of binoculars will be available for attendees to borrow. No registration is required. For more information, call the refuge at (479) 229-4300.
Rummage sale, giveaway at Counseling Associates
The third annual rummage sale and giveaway to raise money for the Children's program will be held on from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Counseling Associates, 110 Skyline Drive in Russellville. You don't have to be present to win the raffle prizes.
Lake Dardanelle State Park Hiking Stick workshop
Kick off the summer season with an outdoor hiking adventure in Arkansas State Parks. What better way to embark on your next hiking adventure after creating your own hiking stick at Lake Dardanelle State Park on June 2. Hiking sticks make hiking more fun. They let your arms get into the act so you cover ground more easily and help you keep your balance.
The workshop begins at 9 a.m. in the visitor center classroom with the selection of the "perfect" stick. Throughout the morning you will be shaving, carving, and decorating with a wide variety of embellishments — beads, wood burners, paint and feathers. We will then hike Lake Dardanelle State Park's Meadowbrook Trail where you will earn your first hiking stick medallion.
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i dont get it? he has a 15 million dollar contract thats expiring and he sucks. Why cant we just let him go and sign a big time free agent with the money?
Trading him doesnt seem to make much sense to me. The knicks should get under the cap and sign a couple of big names like Peja and Ben Wallace (moving to power forward). And then just dump all of our huge ass salaries.
We could have a Starting lineup like this
PF-Channing Frye
PG- Jalen Rose
SG-Stephon Marbuary
PF-Ben Wallace
C- Eddy Curry
Yes we are having 3 centers in their sometimes. Because we need to Rebound the god damn ball and play some D. Rose and Marbaury can shoot the ball as well. Crawford, Ariza, and Richardson on the bench as well.
Am i wrong or would that not kick ass as a team that could be a contender?????


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Mount Shasta > Casaval Ridge > Climber's Log
Casaval Ridge Climber's Log
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|Fun climb
Date Climbed: May 26, 2017
|The Catwalk was out due to a landslide. Great conditions on the rest of the route.
|Posted Aug 2, 2017 3:13 pm
|long day
Date Climbed: Mar 16, 2012
|brutal 22 hour day of climbing. great accomplishment
|Posted Mar 1, 2016 12:21 pm
Date Climbed: Apr 23, 2014
|Plenty of snow and the route was good. Unfortunately I was injured prior to the climb so I only made it up to our high camp. My kids went a little further to check out the gendarme's and the catwalk and then returned to camp. Temps just above 0 deg and winds pretty high on first day. Beautiful route that I returned to do in 2015, but a recent heavy snow on top of a hardened crust left lots of unconsolidated snow conditions. Climbing rangers advised against an ascent so we climbed in Yosemite.
|Posted Sep 10, 2015 11:35 am
|Great Route
Date Climbed: Apr 12, 2014
|Good snow coverage, but thin...not sure how long it will hold up. Catwalk already partially/fully melted out in a couple spots. Skis would have been ideal for descent as the snow hasn't fully consolidated and as such descent on foot/snowshoes really sucked. Surprised by how few climbers we saw given the conditions, lots of skiers getting turns though. Season will definitely be moved up a bit this year, my guess would be a month ahead of normal.
|Posted Apr 14, 2014 4:22 pm
|Casaval classic
Date Climbed: Apr 7, 2014
|Climbed with a team of eight from SMC. Weather shut us down on the first day but not on the second. Perfect weather and great snow conditions. The finish at the top of the ridge is a true classic.
|Posted Apr 9, 2014 1:35 am
|Perfect Day
Date Climbed: Apr 27, 2013
|Casaval Ridge was melted at the hourglass and catwalk so we took the ridge as far as we could then cut over to the west face. The weather was perfect almost no wind except a little on the summit plateau.
It's looks like Green Butte and Casaval are done for the season. Avalanch Gulch still had plenty of snow. Misery Hill was almost completed melted and the switchbacks were exposed.
We also had a full moon! That gave us some awesome night views. Climbed with a party of 8 with Sierra Mountaineering Group.
|Posted Apr 29, 2013 2:51 pm
|Casaval in may
Date Climbed: May 8, 2012
|Really fun climb with some of my best friends. Pretty icy, difficult route finding, the catwalk was sketchy, and sulfur vents at the summit plateau nearly made me vomit. Almost didn't make the summit. But it was way fun. Great glissading down the gulch.
|Posted Apr 3, 2013 2:46 pm
Date Climbed: Mar 29, 2013
|Solo dayhike the first morning up, a bit thougher breaking trail the whole route without acclimating but it was well worth it. Just a bit of snow remaining on the catwalk still. By weather the following day proved the dayhike to be a good decision.
First climbed on May 1, 2011 as an overnight, lots of snow on the route that year and clear blue skies, just a little wind. The views were fantastic.
|Posted Mar 31, 2013 11:04 pm
|First time!
|My brother and I climbed the Casaval Ridge as our first climb of Shasta. Great Route, great time, great weather. We spent the first night at 9800 and summited the next day and came back to spend the night again at high camp.
|Posted Jun 24, 2012 12:23 am
|Good time
Date Climbed: May 28, 2012
|Good conditions all around, found the snow slopes a little easier than expected and catwalk just as sketchy as expected.
|Posted May 29, 2012 5:50 pm
|denied : (
|Ski attempt with Matt and Robin-2004 but we got weathered off.
fun ski out though.
|Posted May 25, 2012 2:18 pm
Date Climbed: Apr 27, 2012
|Part of team of six
|Posted Apr 29, 2012 9:15 pm
|First Time
Date Climbed: Apr 21, 2012
|Great Mountain!
|Posted Apr 28, 2012 11:13 am
Date Climbed: Apr 21, 2012
|Possibly for the first time this winter, Casaval is now in fantastic shape. Party of 10 with Sierra Mountaineering Group left camp at 9600 and summited in firm snow with little wind at 9:45, descending Avy Gulch and traverse back to camp. Scenic and fun.
|Posted Apr 22, 2012 8:28 pm
|Vitaliy M.
|Once in 2010 as a Dayhike, once in 2011 as overnight.
|Posted Jul 1, 2011 3:19 pm
|Awesome Route
Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2011
|Truly a classic climb. The 11k camp is the best way to go if the winds aren't howling. Travel light and carry your camp with you and you will be back to your car in no time.
|Posted Jun 26, 2011 11:23 am
|Perfect weather
Date Climbed: May 3, 2011
|Great climb, great weather with Sid
|Posted May 12, 2011 1:18 am
|2006, 2010
|Snowcamped on ridge @ 10300' in June 2006 after big late-spring dump. Snowcamped around the first window in April 2010. Love the Catwalk !
|Posted Dec 20, 2010 11:18 am
|Bailed due to Nuking.
Date Climbed: Apr 1, 2009
|Nuking + Wind snapped my Trango 2 in half. Bailed and drank beer instead.
|Posted Nov 12, 2010 6:31 pm
|Shane Rathbun
|Ski decent
Date Climbed: Apr 25, 2010
|Ski descent from the 2nd window in as a day-hike. Ended up turning around due to deteriorating snow conditions in the sun
Skinned up to 8,500 feet in Avalanche Gulch, then switched to crampons and put the ski on my backpack. Accessed the ridge by traveling west up steep slopes, great for crampons. Upon reaching the ridge, endured strong 30 mph sustained winds with gusts up to 40 mph. The winds were blowing me around having the skis on my back acting as sails. Climbed partly with Vitaliy, Maxim and Bryan.
Great Fun!
|Posted Aug 3, 2010 2:21 pm


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Putting Retail Sales in Their Proper Place
"Put on a hat—don't you know you lose 90% of your body heat through your head?"
It is incredible how this warning gets passed from generation to generation despite being patently ridiculous. It is the equivalent of articles that worry about the health of the American shopper, who "makes up 70% of the economy."
If retail sales figures, due Monday from the Commerce Department, continue their recent weak spell,...


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Hmm, so does that mean that unless things change drastically
one way or the other, laptop users with PCMCIA cards will not
be able to migrate to 2.4 when it is released?
This reasoning sounds remarkably similar to the bad feelings surrounding the network driver changes in the late 2.3 kernels and the Donald Becker crafted generic network drivers (like the eepro100 for instance).
I hope this does not degenerate into a similar situation.
Isn't there some sort of compromise that could be reached?


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Offensive rebounding, specifically Leonard's, almost won the spurs the championship. Part of the reason you have to execute so well against teams like Miami and San Antonio and Indianapolis is because of how good they are on both ends on the glass.
Offensive rebounding, specifically Leonard's, almost won the spurs the championship. Part of the reason you have to execute so well against teams like Miami and San Antonio and Indianapolis is because of how good they are on both ends on the glass.
Good artlicle Nilanka.
I have to agree with the people saying that we don't have the personnel for it. Not just to hit the offensive glass but the guards behind them to pick up the slack on D.
Just curious as to the meaning of "could net about four extra points per game". Are they talking about an increase of potentially 4 points per game scored, or are they talking about points differential? The word "net" in their claim is confusing to me. If we can go from -1.5 to +2.5, then by all means this is something we need to work on. If it just means we will score more points (while giving up more as well, since other teams may also adopt this strategy.. not to mention our porous defense), then it's kind of moot.
your pal,
In the name of sportsmanship the Raptors should let the opposition have a turn with the ball after shooting. That would encourage more participation and sharing.
As a long time Raps fan, you should know that the Raps can only focus on one thing at a time in pre-season. This is either: DEFENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! or PUSHING THE BALL WHEN THE OPPORTUNITY PRESENTS ITSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Between that one item, trying to change the culture every year and proving the naysayers wrong, the Raps are out of time for anything else.
Something for other teams to ponder, though.
Hansbrough is very good, Amir is good (9th and 29th league wide among 1000 minute players - Valanciunas is 46th, which is still pretty good). Fields is indeed the top wing on the Raps at 94th in the league. I see no reason why we wouldn't have the personnel for this sort of thing.
1. Sending our 2-3 best defenders to the rim would hang our lesser defenders (wing guys) out to dry, which would probably result in bursts of scoring from the opposition. With nobody to protect the rim in transition we'd see a lot of early fouls on Derozan and Gay. That would be debilitating.
2. Honestly if we focus on getting shots closer to the rim we shouldn't have to worry so much about following up. I know that's a blanket statement, but since we shot a ridiculous amount of long 2's there won't have to be much change to the offense in order to find better looks. I think that should be way more of a focus than offensive rebounding.
I dunno. I would never say that we shouldn't, but there's so many things we need to work on, offensive rebounds seems to be somewhat of a tweak after you get all of the other systems in place. Until we nail down our offense and transition defense I think we'd be setting ourselves up for a faster-paced game, and when you don't shoot efficiently that could mean a lot of blowouts.
"This just in........ THE RAPTORS ARE AMAZING!"
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I grew up under King Arthurs shinning emblem in hopes of a better future.
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This week Lite-On IT Corporation and Royal Philips
Electronics announced that the joint venture between the two companies will officially
take shape on May 1 of this year. The joint venture between the two
companies will focus on the manufacturing and marketing of optical storage
The move between Lite-On and Philips is one that industry analysts have been
expecting to happen for about a year now. Last April, Lite-On took
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Egypt: Morsi will respect decision to suspend elections
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|Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Egypt: Morsi will respect decision to suspend elections, 7 March 2013, available at: http://www.refworld.org/docid/513dd1e123.html [accessed 23 January 2018]
|This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States.
March 07, 2013
President Muhammad Morsi
Egyptian President Muhammad Morsi's office says it will respect a court decision suspending parliamentary elections scheduled to begin next month.
The administrative court verdict followed complaints questioning the legality of the law organizing the elections.
The court referred the electoral law to the Supreme Constitutional Court for review.
The presidential office and the Muslim Brotherhood, the political force behind Morsi, both issued statements saying they would respect the court's decision.
However, a legal adviser to the president held out the possibility of an appeal.
Morsi last month decreed that the elections would be held in four stages beginning April 22.
Many liberal and secular political forces had called for a boycott.
Based on reporting by Reuters, AP, and AFP
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NEWPORT BEACH – A part of Newport Bay has been closed to swimmers because of a sewage problem.
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This week ultra swimmer Gene Girardeau was interviewed live on Korean Radio about her epic swim challenge and the danger sharks face. Gene talks about her passion for swimming and her drive to protect sharks and bring awareness to their plight.
After great success and support during Master Divers 23km relay Finathon in 2013, this year they've upped the ante and Gene will complete a 43km open water solo swim! Gene is training every day and all donations will boost her motivation and help protect sharks.
Gene said, "I love a challenge and I love open water swimming, my dream was to swim the English Channel but I don't swim well in cold water so have chosen to swim between Koh Phangnan and Koh Tao. It's very important to save sharks because they are the apex predators, sharks maintain fish populations and keep the ocean healthy."
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Did you know? This swim has never been attempted before!
- The English Channel is 36 km
- A standard marathon is 42 km
- The distance around Koh Tao is 23 km
- Master Divers Finathon 2014 is 43km
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Everytime before boxing, I will look at this about 10 times and turn myself into a psycho.
Nice to see a resurgence of NY Boston rivalry.
Something is right in the world when NY, Chicago, Miami, and Boston are all competitors. (And the Pacers)
I'm just glad that they hate the Celtics as much as I do. I agree though Melo needs to keep his emotions in check next time we play them
Benefit of not having Rondo is the Celtics veterans play like how they're supposed to play, and that is the leaders of the team. Rondo is too mentally unstable to be a leader. I believe we could actually beat the Celtics better with Rondo so I take back my previous statement.
Rondo is kinda like Jose Calderon with defense and quickness...good passer, but not really the type of guy to make players better in a sense if you watch the games.
Lol everyone is so tight lipped about what happened after the game, even KG.
I'd be so scared of Woody right now if i were Melo
I miss me some Sheed
My Knicks are awesome, and this shall be the year of ultimate greatness
when it came down to it, Melo could not control his temper, could not shutthefu*ckup,
took his anger out on the court (and off), with stupid fouls and a stupid technical,
and resorted to 4Q hero ball: not looking to pass, just shooting the knicks out of the game.
meanwhile, Pierceclit is cool as a cuke, sh*tgrinning and winning with clutch shots.
there's the difference in the game. clit!
a game Knicks surely should have won. great D by Bradley/Green on JR/Melo
and poor D by Knicks on switching and allowing open jumpers.
I would've liked to see more Camby, Copeland and Novak. Camby started off well (10 minutes),
as did Novakaine... both kinda disappeared or didn't play. Copeland? 4 minutes?
STAT seems to be getting his game back, can't blame Wood Son for not playing him too much.
Chandler had a good game rebounding and tapping out.
Brewer? c'mon now. the sooner STAT and IMAN get back to form, the sooner Brewer's benched.
i was happy to see the rivalry revived, and I'm looking forward to Jan 24th.
yours truly shall deliver a game thread well-worthy of yon revenge rematch!
Boston 'Dicks!
idk why novak played the 2nd half.. Green looked like jordan against him... Copeland has to get Novaks mintues!!!
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North America's largest land animal will roam the Alaskan wilderness once again if a plan unveiled last week is approved.
Wood bison, a subspecies of the more familiar plains bison, once lived throughout Alaska and much of western Canada but haven't been seen in the state's wilderness for more than a century due to hunting and other factors. That may be about to change: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a plan Jan. 17 to reintroduce the beasts, according to the Alaska Dispatch, a news website.
Several groups have been trying to reintroduce wood bison for more than a decade. Some Alaskans have rejected the idea of introducing an animal listed under the Endangered Species Act for fear that this might interfere with gas and oil development, the Dispatch reported. (Habitats of endangered animals often cannot be used for certain commercial activities.)
Under the new plan, the Alaskan bison would be designated as a "nonessential experimental population" that isn't necessary to the survival of the species, which has rebounded enough in Canada to be considered threatened, as opposed to endangered as was the case previously.
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EducationWatch: Music For All
National educational organization convenes annual symposium for music students in Illinois
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Music For All's Summer Symposium took place June 21–28 and brought thousands of young musicians to Illinois State University in Normal, Ill., for a week of powerful music experiences. As one of the largest national music organizations supporting the benefits of music education, Music For All combines regional and national music-related event programming with awareness campaigns, research and advocacy — all in an effort to expand access to music in schools and communities. Now in its 33rd year, Music For All's annual symposium was presented by Yamaha and provided curricula designed to help students grow as musicians and performers while also learning leadership and life skills. The curricula included choices such as concert band, jazz band, orchestra, marching band, percussion, color guard, and drum majors. A key component of the symposium, the Leadership Weekend Experience, was highlighted by nightly concerts and additional musical performances.
The Academy — a New York-based innovative two-year music education fellowship program — recently completed its second phase of development. A partnership between the New York City Department of Education, Carnegie Hall, the Juilliard School and the Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall, The Academy provides extensive performance opportunities and rigorous music education training for top post-graduate, conservatory-trained classical instrumentalists, as well as teaching instruction and experience. The program puts into practice the partners' philosophy that tomorrow's artists require the highest performance standards and the ability to give back to the community and inspire successive generations of musicians and music lovers. Making significant contributions to music education programs in collaboration with teachers at the elementary, middle and high school level, Academy fellows work in residencies within New York City public schools. The program was established in January 2007 and the third phase is scheduled to begin in fall 2008.
In related news, some 80 New York City public school fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade student musicians made their Carnegie Hall debut in a special concert staged as part of the Children's Music Campaign NYC this past May. Formed by musicians and Academy program mentors Claire Bryant, Carol McGonnell and Elizabeth Joy Roe, the Children's Music Campaign is a groundbreaking project designed to galvanize the state of music education in New York City public schools by affirming the value of music and raising awareness about the essential role arts education plays in fostering child development, self-confidence and the life skills of focus, determination, teamwork and the pursuit of excellence. Filmmaker David Smith documented the concert preparation and rehearsal process in support of the program's objectives to establish a legacy of effective music education and to inspire active school and community involvement. Participating students also were assigned to write an essay exploring the theme of the "Simple Gift of Music."
The Early Childhood Music & Movement Association recently held its Waves In Motion 2008 ECMMA International Convention in Providence, R.I. With local chapters currently in nine states and growing, ECMMA's goals include: advocating for positive music and movement experiences vital to child development; advancing the development of music and movement education for youngsters; supporting the professional development of educators in music and other areas of early-childhood education; and encouraging positive interaction in families through sharing music. The convention featured a keynote speech by David Darling, GRAMMY-nominated composer/cellist and co-founder/artistic director of Music For People. Other keynote speakers were Paul Madaule, director of The Listening Centre Toronto and author of When Listening Comes Alive: A Guide To Effective Learning And Communication, in addition to other published articles on the educational and therapeutic value of music and voice; and Dr. Lorna Lutz Heyge, chairman/founder of Musikgarten, a company specializing in training educators and parents to teach children music. Convention sessions covered topics such as emergent music literacy, singing with young children, exploring the power of listening, and informal guidance for musical growth.
The new Universal Music Family six-disc collection of kid- and parent-friendly CDs compiles the music of artists such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, the Jackson 5 and many others. Each CD is age-graded and designed to expose children to classic pop, jazz, Broadway and Motown tunes while simultaneously allowing parents to relive their musical favorites. Ella Fitzgerald: Miss Ella's Playhouse presents songs such as "A-Tisket, A-Tasket" and ''Old McDonald." Motown For Kids introduces children to enduring Motown hits such as "ABC" (the Jackson 5) and "Dancing In The Streets" (Martha & The Vandellas). Songs For The Car features "Route 66" (Chuck Berry) and "Mañana Iguana" (Bobby McFerrin). Totally '80s For Kids includes "Celebration" (Kool & The Gang) and "Our House" (Madness). Jazz Lullaby showcases soothing standards such as "Lullaby" (the Singers Unlimited) and "Over The Rainbow" (Ben Webster). Finally, Future Idols includes Broadway classics such as "Tomorrow" ("Annie") and "Do-Re-Mi" ("The Sound Of Music").
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Cherrington relishing new NRL start
Anthony Cherrington is only 24, but by the time Penrith open their season against Canberra, it will have been three years, seven months and 19 days since he last played in the NRL.
That was with the Sydney Roosters against the Warriors in 2009, a Warriors team that was coached by now Panthers coach Ivan Cleary - who has thrown Cherrington an NRL lifeline.
Three successive knee reconstructions - two to his left and one to his right - have stalled a career which had stardom written all over it when he burst onto the scene as a barnstorming back-rower in 2008.
He showed enough to earn a new three-year deal with the Roosters midway through 2009, despite injury and trouble with the law already threatening to derail his career.
But with a plethora of backrow options following the signing of Sonny Bill Williams and Luke O'Donnell, the Roosters offloaded Cherrington to the Panthers ahead of the 2013 season - offering a new start for the former Junior Kiwi.
"It's a fresh start, it's a new environment for me," Cherrington told AAP of his move to the Panthers.
"I grew up in the east, the west is all new to me. The travelling out here, you could almost say I feel like a rookie."
While a spot in Cleary's final 17 for the round one visit of the Raiders to Centrebet Stadium would be a "dream", Cherrington knows he may have to bide his time in the NSW Cup.
At the moment, just playing footy, any footy, is an accomplishment.
"Playing a full season - staying injury free is my No.1 concern," Cherrington said.
"I'm pretty confident now that if I stay on top of my rehab, it will all fall into place.
"It's (the knees) never going to be better, it's always going to be sore - it all depends on the rehab and how you treat the injury.
And what about playing against the Raiders?
"I know what I have to offer, he (Cleary) knows what I can bring and it's all about staying on the park and playing football," Cherrington said.
"It would be a dream, I'd love to play round one.
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Agreed. But 'Incredibles' is still my fave of the NWOAM (New Wave Of Animated Movies).
They're all pretty good, barring the train wreck that's 'Shark's Tale'.
High end wise, just watched Zodiac and Wanted again last night on BluRay, real demo stuff there.
At the lower end, finally tracked down the last missing episodes of two and a half men which has to be the funniest show on TV and the final season (of eleven!) of married with children so my collections are now complete.
My next viewing project is to watch all the Bond films again on BluRay, well as many as they have released so far. I still can't get over the job Lowry did with Dr.No . . . . pristine!
Over the last couple of days, we've watched 'I Love You Man' on DVD, 'Push' on DVD, and 'Inglorious Basterds' at the cinema.
Enjoyed all 3 for different reasons. 'I Love You Man' is as expected, but I'm a big fan of Paul Rudd and this is the second film I've seen with Jason Segel (the other was 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall'), and he's got a real likeable quality to him. It's not groundbreaking, not the funniest film you'll ever see, but thoroughly enjoyable none-the-less.
'Push' is a cross between 'X-Men' & 'Jumper' without being as good as the former, yet better than the latter. Not an essential watch (wish Blockbuster had had it on Blu-Ray), but didn't feel like I'd wasted an hour and 45 minutes of my life.
'Inglorious Basterds' was a welcome return to form for Tarantino after the mediocre (IMO) 'Death Proof'. Definitely worth a watch. May well make it into my BD collection.
I've got 'The International' & 'The Good, The Bad, & The Weird' (both DVD..... When will Blockbuster start stocking more BD rentals!?!?) to watch before they're due back on Saturday.
SpiceWeasel: Last two nights I have watched Toy Story 1&2. Bought the special editions box set off play the other week as I havn't seen them since they where released. Quality films
Agreed. But 'Incredibles' is still my fave of the NWOAM (New Wave Of Animated Movies). They're all pretty good, barring the train wreck that's 'Shark's Tale'.
Saw this last night and it was OK................................
My favs are Cars and best of all, because of the remarkably adult and very clever plot line WALL:E.
The new series of Shooting Star's on BBC2
not the worst but i disliked Knowing and Passengers immensely. Wasnt keen on Revolutionary Road eiither.
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Its the same old stuff, but still very funny
al7478: not the worst but i disliked Knowing and Passengers immensely. Wasnt keen on Revolutionary Road eiither.
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Yes indeed!
Sorry folks.
Not watched this for a few years, but dug it out tonight and gave it a spin.
Still a very good film IMO.
Steve coogan in sunshine on bbc hd,it was stunning i love steve coogans stuff,and now watching psycoville mr jolly is a classic lol.blu ray films for later my bloody valentine 3d.x-men trilogy on blu-ray,then some battlefield 1943 on x-box 360 busy bank holiday lol
Last night we watched Part 1 of Wuthering Heights on ITV HD which was unusual for us but I thought it was very enjoyable. We will watch part 2 tonight.
At least I will now know why Kate Bush sang "Heathcliffe it's me Cathy come home" or something like that.
Catching up with recorded episodes of House. The one with Meatloaf had a brilliant twist to it and the one with Kutners suicide was shocking.
Saw Attitude: Punk last night on sky arts. It was good, but i could have watched it for longer and had a bit more depth - despite it being a decent length it felt a bit rushed.
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A Twoll is a humanoid unit. Twolls share the same articulation problem as dwagons, gobwins, and spidews.
One notable twoll is Bogroll.
Twolls appear to come in one eyed (like Bogroll) and two eyed (unnamed twoll, as depicted) varieties.
Apparently personal hygiene is a weak point of twolls.Erf-b1-p037
Fabrication appears to be a Natural Ability of all Twolls. Other possibility is that Fabrication is an ability of Henchmen/Lackeys.
Bogroll created armor for Parson. Indeed, it seems that equipping others (just Warlords or others also?) is part of his job as henchman.Erf-b1-p037 Later, Zhopa created a picnic basket out of an ordinary basket for Parson, and he implied that he could create more than that (e.g. chairs).[1]
Bogroll also cookedErf-b1-p037-p8, crafted a breastplateErf-b1-p036-p4 Erf-b1-p037-p3, and created a Parson-disguise that included a wig and a second eye.Erf-b1-p074-p11 It's unclear whether these are examples of Fabrication.
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Caroline meddles in Max's breakup with Robbie.
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EAST HANOVER, N.J. (PRNewswire) — What began as a breakfast staple has turned into the world's most talked about piece of pork. From the 6.4 million Facebook fans, trumping even cats, to the 65 percent of Americans who want to make bacon our national food[1], it's clear that bacon is a savory treat with staying power.
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Less than five months before the Florida legislative session opens, state lawmakers are again thinking about expanding gambling. But a new study finds it isn't worth the gamble: Florida wouldn't necessarily add much state revenue or create significantly more jobs, and money would likely be siphoned from existing businesses. The state should not encourage an industry that makes money by taking advantage of its residents and creates all sorts of social drawbacks.
Twenty months after a pair of casino companies failed to win legislative approval to build destination casinos in South Florida, gambling interests of all stripes are again making a full-court press to change Florida's gambling regulations. Big contributions from gambling interests inside and outside the state are already flowing into next year's political campaigns. And the first of four Senate hearings last week underscored the special interest activity. Even antigambling lawmakers have bought the industry spin that new regulation could mean a consolidated industry. That would be a first.
Genting and Sands, the two big casino concerns that took center stage in the 2012 session, are now open to plans that might involve them buying up parimutuel licenses in exchange for the ability to open destination casinos. Parimutuels are looking for their own ways to expand offerings. And the timing is ripe. Florida's contract with the Seminole Indian Tribe, which gives the tribe exclusive rights to offer card games like blackjack in exchange for $1 billion in total payments, expires in 2015. (The tribe's exclusive right to slot machines outside Miami-Dade and Broward counties continues for 25 years.)
All this is set against a backdrop in which Florida has already expanded gambling through lax regulation. The most obvious case involved Internet cafes, which operated for years before lawmakers finally shut them down after a major operator in Jacksonville faced federal racketeering charges. That case ultimately tainted then-Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll, who had done public relations work for the company. But less noticed is how some parimutuels have been exploiting ambiguities in state law to expand their operations. And some Internet cafe owners are reopening their doors, claiming they reprogrammed their machines to comply with Florida law.
Florida has seen this dance time and again from an industry where the only clear winner is the house. The Senate study produced by Spectrum Gaming Group quietly points to the risks. In contrast to Genting's contentions in 2012 that its marketing would dramatically increase the number of international gamblers coming to the state, the study finds Floridians still would make up the overwhelming share of gamblers. Part of the reason state revenue would increase is that money residents previously spent on nongambling enterprises such as retail or restaurants would flow to gambling — which is more heavily taxed.
Lawmakers are right that gambling regulation needs a tune-up. But it's hard to trust that somehow, this time, Tallahassee will find the discipline to say no to promises of fast cash from a high-tax industry that preys on Floridians eager for a thrill and fast money (which rarely comes). The Senate's consultant outlined why it's not worth the gamble. Legislators need to listen.