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Expect more in the coming days.
Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Thursday afternoon he did not have a sense either way if the Phils would make a trade -- any trade -- before the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline. One thing is certain: They remain hot after Halladay, and most baseball insiders still consider the Phillies the favorites to get him.
Former Philadelphia general manager Pat Gillick has been in Toronto recently, and Blue Jays scouts have been combing the Phillies' farm system as they decide on the prospects the Phillies would need to include to acquire the former Cy Young winner.
The Blue Jays have placed a July 28 soft deadline to make a deal, but if the Phillies and Blue Jays are close, their talks certainly would continue to July 31.
And here's the kicker if the Phillies and Jays pull the trigger at the last hour: Halladay won't need to change hotel rooms. The Phillies play the Giants in San Francisco from July 30-Aug. 2 and the Blue Jays play the Athletics in Oakland from July 31-Aug. 2.
Both teams are staying in the same hotel in San Francisco.
Amaro has plenty of things to consider as he moves forward. Which prospects should he give up? How does Halladay's $15.75 million salary next season impact his other off-season moves? How does Halladay's free agency following next season influence Amaro's decision to part with the organization's top prospects?
Amaro said any reports about his prospects being untouchable (or tradeable) are purely speculative, including reports that the Phillies have told the Blue Jays that Double-A Reading right-hander Kyle Drabek would not be traded. Amaro would not say whether he would trade Drabek or not.
"There are some people we would not trade and there are some people we would, and it's all subject to change," Amaro said.
Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi said recently he expects a package "similar or better" to packages the Orioles received in 2008 for Erik Bedard and the Indians received in '02 for Bartolo Colon. The Orioles received All-Star outfielder Adam Jones, All-Star closer George Sherrill, top pitching prospect Chris Tillman and two others for Bedard. The Indians received Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee, All-Star outfielder Grady Sizemore, second baseman Brandon Phillips and Lee Stevens for Colon.
Of course, what if the Phillies don't get Halladay?
The Phils have scouted Lee, although the asking price remains high.
There is some thought that Philadelphia, if it is unable to land a quality starter, would turn its attention to the bullpen. AOL Fanhouse reported the Phillies scouted D-backs closer Chad Qualls this week. Sherrill could also be available.
Either would strengthen the Phillies' bullpen. The club placed left-hander J.C. Romero and right-hander Chad Durbin on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, and closer Brad Lidge continues to struggle.
Lidge is 0-4 with a 7.20 ERA and 19 saves in 25 opportunities this season, and he hasn't been much better since he returned from the disabled list in late June. He is 0-1 with a 7.00 ERA and six saves in six opportunities upon his return from a sprained right knee. But in nine innings, he has allowed nine hits, nine walks and seven runs. He has struck out 11 and hit two batters.
"We have different pursuits," Amaro said. "We'll continue to pursue all of them. And we'll decide by the 31st which is our biggest need. ... We're just trying to improve our club if we can. If it's with pitching, it's pitching. If it's with a bat, it's a bat. We'll try to address all these issues. These are all issues that are easier said than done. It doesn't mean they're going to be done. They may be done internally, too. Are we trying to improve our club in those three areas [rotation, bullpen, right-handed bat off the bench]? Yes, but how we line it up and prioritize it is something that we'll keep to ourselves."
Asked which he would prefer: a starter or a reliever before the deadline, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel didn't miss a beat: "I prefer the horse. The horse keeps you out of your bullpen."
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Discussion in 'Old's Cool' started by ricochetrider, Jan 30, 2012.
This is my first and only bike -so far, purchased new in 94 and still roaming the countryside.
I have always wanted a K bike, preferable a K100RT since it would be my touring bike. Great thing about them other than the reliability and good things mentioned, their available way cheaper than they should be.
Damn, I need to do more of my drinking in front of the computer.
You making any progress on that custom fuel tank, C-Squared?
An incredible K....what's not to love?
Agreed, I saw it in person yesterday. Fantastic bike, very creative way to customize a K.
The earlier Rs seemed to get all the attention for customizing. The K just has so much more to offer in my opinion and arguably a more modern sophisticated bike that looks and rides beautifully. This one really demonstrates those characteristics.
As an R-customiser I disagree
No, in all seriousness, the K bikes are incredibly hard to turn into something generally accepted as good looking. I've only seen a few photo's of customized K bikes that I really liked, this is the first one ever that I saw in person and liked ( a lot).
I'm with ya on all counts but can say there are some great K customizers out there. Larry Romestant does outstanding work here in the U.S. Some of the European mates customize Ks completely outside the box. I love my SpecialK from Larry.Will buy another from him if he can go to the dark side with it....K Streetfighter might be in my future.
Still mocked up and waiting for other projects to get out of the way!
This seems like the only LOGICAL and era appropriate way to customize a K. I've seen other good K's out there but this one just nails it perfectly with that body work and paint!
I must ask even though it was built for personal consumption what would a buyer be willing to pay for such a build.Time, material and final product would have to put her North of $15k.
If I know the owner-builder good enough, you´re wayyyyyyy overestimating what he will ask for it. He´s not going to sell it yet though.
Man, I am so happy to see this thread. I posted here 2 or 3 months ago and all of the responders were very welcoming, yet I still got the gentle feeling that my '88 K75 didn't qualify to be on this forum, "but what the hell, let's let him in" sort of thing Says a lot for the "flavor" of this forum! Thanks for that.
I'll be following with alacrity, which is what I usually do since I'm 66 yo and have owned 4 BMWs, all airheads, even an R 27, I think when I was a teenager, in addition to that: An R100 RS, R100S, and an R75 way back when. My current K is my first and I'm very impressed. My wife rides a Kawi Versys 650, '05. After I retired from Wells Fargo 3 1/2 years ago, we traveled full time in our 5th wheel trailer. Spent two summers in Buffalo, WY...then we rode (She, a 250 Kawi Super Sherpa and I a DRZ 400) We had no experience in the dirt starting out. Last Summer, we spent in Moab, UT, riding the same bikes and the great off-road trails there. Metal Masher, Schaffer Switchbacks, Poison Spider, etc. Some, not very well, but we learned a lot. We decided that we wanted more comfortable bikes that would allow us to travel pavement and get to interesting things in more comfort, so when we again settled back in the Phx. area, we bought our current bikes. Still miss being able to hop off the pavement though.
Don't want to go on too much, but again, thanks for this thread! I hope to be a frequent participant.
DAMN! Must'a just missed you. I was on the BRP in May, too! But I was on my "new" (to me) 02 K1200RS...
Kool to see this thread has gotten some new legs tho!
This looks like it might be a good thread to ask a dumb question. I am looking at a 93 K75S with 20K miles on it and the owner says the ABS light flashes all the time. Could this be big bucks to fix ? Also it does not have bags and I am wondering what it might take to get some. Are the bag mounts built in on the K75 like they are on my R bikes or does it take racks also.
I'm luv'in this thread. I'm riding my first Kbike..75 and love it, having owned 3 previous Beemers, all air heads. From my reading, I'm gathering that the K's were very advanced for their time in many ways....and that the engines weren't built for max. output, but for longevity. Am I right on this? I'm aware of numerous Ks that have well over 200,000 miles and the engine hasn't been touched, other than regular maintenance.
What I know from first hand experience: My bike, an '88 with 56,000 miles, the last 8,000 put on by me, is very nimble, will travel at rather high speeds (90+mph) for extended periods without a whimper, will attain 118mph in a one mile strip and seems to like (love) rpm's above 4500. Having said all that (and what more could one ask?) I normally use it as a commuter bike, although my wife and I (she rides a Kawi Versys) have some fun trips planned when the damn filthy hot weather here in Phx. lets up.
All you need to know about ABS faults(clicky here)
As for bags, look on Max BMW or Bob's BMW site. There's racks that go with the bags and it's all still available. .
My son now has the bike and he lives near Mt. Airy; so you are likely to see the bike on the BRP quite a bit.


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CHICAGO -- The Pirates may be headed to the postseason, but the Cubs were able to celebrate one more win at home Wednesday.
Darnell McDonald hit a pair of doubles and a tiebreaking three-run homer to lift the Cubs to a 4-2 victory over the Pirates and close the home portion of their schedule on a positive note in front of 26,171 at Wrigley Field.Full Game Coverage
CHICAGO -- The Pirates may be headed to the postseason, but the Cubs were able to celebrate one more win at home Wednesday.
Darnell McDonald hit a pair of doubles and a tiebreaking three-run homer to lift the Cubs to a 4-2 victory over the Pirates and close the home portion of their schedule on a positive note in front of 26,171 at Wrigley Field.Full Game Coverage
After the final out, the Cubs players and coaches tipped their caps and waved to the fans from in front of the dugout to say goodbye.
"It was a nice gesture," Cubs manager Dale Sveum said. "It hasn't been a good season, but it's nice to see the fans come out and to win the last game was nice."
The Cubs had not beaten Pirates starter Francisco Liriano in four previous meetings, but with the game tied at 1 in the sixth, Donnie Murphy singled and Junior Lake walked to set up McDonald's first home run since April 30, 2012. Despite their struggles this season, the Cubs lead the National League in home runs on their home turf with 102.
"He was seeing the ball great all day," Liriano said of McDonald. "I tried to come in with a fastball, but it ran back out over the plate."
McDonald had doubled to lead off the fourth, but was easily thrown out on a bad baserunning move as he tried to advance to third on Ryan Sweeney's fielder's choice.
"I definitely wanted to atone for that," McDonald said.
The Cubs would like to make up for this season. They finished 31-50 at Wrigley Field, setting a franchise record for most losses at home in a season. There were some gaffes Wednesday as Pedro Alvarez reached third on shortstop Starlin Castro's error in the Pirates fourth, but also some highs as Murphy ended the inning with a leaping catch of Clint Barmes' liner, then stepped on third for the double play.
Whether it was Sveum's last game at Wrigley as Cubs manager is still to be determined. Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations, was expected to meet Monday in Chicago with Sveum and the coaching staff to discuss their future.
"The staff is great, everyone, from Dale to our bullpen catchers," Anthony Rizzo said. "We've had some fun, and we've hit our bumps along the road, but at the same time, it's a business. It's out of any players' hands and even the coaches' hands as well."
Sveum isn't the only one being evaluated. Cubs starter Jake Arrieta, acquired in July from the Orioles in the Scott Feldman deal, is vying for a spot in the 2014 rotation. The right-hander gave up one run on four hits over six innings, and was able to escape the messes.
"There are going to be jams in the course of the game," Sveum said. "The difference between guys who have a good season and sustain innings is guys who get out of those jams."
In nine starts with the Cubs, Arrieta held opponents to a .185 batting average, striking out 37 over 51 2/3 innings. He credited the change of scenery as well as the Cubs coaching staff, beginning at Triple-A Iowa with pitching coach Mike Mason, for the improvement.
"I just feel more confident and more prepared to put together quality starts and quality outings than I was in the past," Arrieta said. "I think that will show dividends."
Liriano had given up four runs over 29 innings in his four previous outings against the Cubs, and on Wednesday, was charged with four runs over five-plus innings. Darwin Barney doubled with one out in the first and scored on Rizzo's single.
"We just got some balls to fall," McDonald said of the difference against the Pirates lefty. "Liriano's tough. He almost no-hit us the last time out. Guys got some hits early, and when you get hits, it breeds confidence in the lineup. You can't make many mistakes against good teams and good pitchers like that. Fortunately, we were able to overcome mistakes and get the win."
The Pirates loaded the bases with two outs in the third and Arrieta then walked Justin Morneau to force in a run and tie the game. Pittsburgh added a run in the ninth on Jose Tabata's RBI triple off Kevin Gregg.
The Pirates have secured a postseason berth, but they are still jockeying for position with the Cardinals and Reds, who were eliminated from winning the NL Central with a loss Wednesday to the Nationals. The Cubs find themselves still playing a minor role as they head to St. Louis for the final three games of the season.
"We still have three games left and obviously it's not looking good for Cincinnati and Pittsburgh right now [to win the division], but hopefully we can help them out and win Friday and see what happens the next two days," Sveum said.
They can definitely learn from watching the Pirates.
"We're trying to get to where these teams are at that we're playing down the stretch," McDonald said. "We're watching how they go about their business, how they play the game. It's important for us as a young team. I think every one of us in here wants to finish the season strong."
Carrie Muskat is a reporter for MLB.com. She writes a blog, Muskat Ramblings, and you can follow her on Twitter @CarrieMuskat.


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Top chef Gary Rhodes runs British restaurant Rhodes 24 on the 24th floor of Tower 42, one of the City of London's tallest buildings. We caught up with him to talk about all things London.
Gary, do you live in London?
I've lived in London for many, many years. At the moment I'm based just outside of London, in Kent, but I have lived all over London and spent the majority of my time in West Hampstead, although I am from the south of London originally. Each place I have lived is totally different.
What's your favourite London restaurant?
My restaurant is in the City, but I have many favourite restaurants in the capital. In Greater London, Chapter One – a Michelin-starred restaurant with British produce and a slight French influence – is one of my favourites.
I also love Le Gavroche by the Roux brothers, who are my culinary heroes, and I love eating there. There is also an Italian, Zafferano, in Knightsbridge, which is quite sensational.
There are many places I love to eat at different times. Some of the Indian restaurants, such as The Painted Heron on Cheyne Walk, I like going to. I really like to sample and experience foods from different countries and see if they can influence my style of British food.
We've noticed lots of different food trends in London lately, from pop-ups to street food. What do you think will be the next trend?
We've seen a lot of modern British cooking, but something I think is really coming up is Middle Eastern cooking. We have seen a lot of Lebanese and Moroccan places that are having a bigger influence. This could be as the Middle East becomes more popular for holidaymakers. The great tagine dish will become very popular soon.
What would you recommend to first-time visitors to London?
It's all food-related with me, so of course I'm going to recommend taking to the streets, taking a walk around a neighbourhood, enjoying some of our architecture – sometimes London is like walking around an open-air art gallery – and taking in some of the best local eateries. There are many more undiscovered great streets to explore. Soho has once again become one of the most fashionable places to be.
When you are away from London, what do you miss most?
When I'm travelling into London to go to the restaurant, I get off one stop early and walk across London Bridge to the City. I am approaching probably the most exciting city in the world. To my right is Tower Bridge, to my left is Westminster and Big Ben, slightly to my left is St Paul's sitting there and I'm thinking "wow".
From there, I walk to Leadenhall Market, where during lunchtime and the evening you will find some fantastic street food and a fantastic British pub. The story goes on as I continue my walk, and that's the beauty of London: every path and every corner you turn there is something fresh and exciting for you to discover and enjoy.
- We spoke to Gary Rhodes as he showcased some fantastic British cuisine at VisitBritain's Destination Britain travel event in Bangkok, Thailand. Gary Rhodes will be appearing at Taste of London festival this month.


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What role in chosing a police chief in Menlo Park does the City Council play? Do they get any say in the selection, or approval, of the key City officers?
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on Jan 30, 2013 at 10:20 pm
Thank god. Anyone but Bertini or Lacy Burt!
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Ever wonder what should be required of your police? And your chief of police? Ever wonder why policing seems to be so slow to improve? Follow the blog of a veteran police chief at Web Link and read his new book about what needs to be done and the seven necessary steps. Police in a democracy need to be well-trained, controlled in their use of force, honest, courteous to everyone, and closely connected to the communities they serve.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jan 31, 2013 at 12:55 pm
Nice site. Thanks.
I'd like to suggest that people review this site, which is a history of the police—
Web Link
I'd like to point out that the role of the police is probably not all that well thought out, in terms of "theory", anyway, at the local government level. For instance, the Palo Alto City Charter makes no mention of the need for, or the requirements for, a police department. Menlo Park is a General Law City—meaning that whatever legal requirements for the police originate from the Legislature. Leaving the average citizen with little hope of ever fully understanding the role of the police.
Most City governments seem more-than-comfortable with this lack of organizational framework. Sadly, too many of us residents seem comfortable with the status-quo.


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Sort me!
I am not allowed to sing the "Badger Badger" song whenever I pass a group of Hufflepuffs.
Not even if there's a Slytherin nearby as well. ("A snake! A snake! Oh, it's a snake!")
The Easter Bunny is not Jesus' Animagus form.
...and which lesser Harry Potter character are you?


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I think it's fantastic that hockey fans in Ireland got to see an NHL team live and up close when the Boston Bruins came to the Emerald Isle a couple of years ago and took on the local Belfast Giants. Must have been a lot of fun.
First, I must say it's a fine story by the Irish writer. But I also must add that I, as a Hab fan, and in fact I'll speak for all Hab fans, take slight issue with what is said in the second sentence. Bruins in Belfast.
But a good story and I'm glad Irish fans had a good time. Seems like the Giants gave Boston a run for their money. And I wonder if the Belfast Cowboy, Van Morrison, is a Giants fan. Maybe he's sung the national anthem.


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5 axis stabilization tested by man suffering from hand tremor.
On of the positive side effects of the E-M5 new 5 axis stabilization is that it can help people to shot better pictures even if they suffer from hands tremor. The author ("Fiatopichanon" on vimeo) of the video you see here on top writes: "I currently suffer from essential tremor, causing my hands shake about 5-10 Hz, which makes my shooting both still picture and video somewhat difficult. When Olympus introduced the new OM-D E-M5 with the new image stabilization system, I thought it might help me shooting easier and I might buy it. Finally I got it and found that the new IS system is really helpful. Here is my test. Hope you enjoy this."
Thanks Fiatopichan!!!
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Gliding latest - Strong thermals amongst the showers.
PUBLISHED: 09:30 15 May 2014 | UPDATED: 09:30 15 May 2014
Gliding conditions this week have been challenging at the Devon & Somerset Gliding Club. At times climbing in strong thermals but also avoiding the hefty showers and chasing pots of gold at the end of rainbows, writes Jill Harmer.
New Junior member Josh Funnell from Sampford Peverell hasn't stopped talking about gliding since he took a flight on our Open Weekend last year. Now just turned 13 years, he has started training and planning to go solo when he is 14.
Lizzie Westcott from Dulverton (also 13 years) has continued her training over the last two months, and also introduced her grandpa John to the sport.
Both Lizzie and Josh have booked places on our course weeks in the summer holidays.
Meanwhile, preparations for our Open Weekend are proceeding apace. On Saturday and Sunday May 24 and 25, the club opens its doors to members of the public, and offers trial lesson flights without pre-booking, on a first come, first served basis. A winch launch and gliding flight of up to 15 minutes cost just £30.
Interested in gliding with us at Devon and Somerset Gliding Club? We have two places available on our June course or join us at our Open Weekend. Visit our website dsgc.co.uk for more details.


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Option "Emulate3Buttons" "false"
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The mouse has the normal two buttons, a clickable scroll wheel, and another two buttons, one on each side of the device.
Currently it works fine; left and right click does as it should, when browsing the internet (Firefox of course) the buttons on the sides lets me go to the previous web page or forwards as it should, the scroll whell lets me scroll up/down on web pages as it should.
However, I want the scroll wheel to have another function same as with Windows XP using Firefox or Internet Explorer. That is, when you are on a web page and you click the scroll wheel, the web page moves up or down depending on how you move the mouse up or down. On web pages that is quite long it is annoying to keep on rolling the mouse wheel up or down. (To save on RSI injuries on my index finger )
I therefore want to keep the current setup of the mouse, just want to add this clickable wheel option as described above.


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Orlando Is More Popular Than NYC
There's an ongoing rivalry between New York City and Orlando to see which of these popular vacation destinations could reach 50 million visitors in a single calendar year, instantly earning them the title of "most overcrowded and overpriced tourist trap in America."
And wouldn't you know it — just as Mayor Bloomberg had his finger hovering over the red button that would have initiated the "Welcome Tourist # 50 Million!!!" celebration sequence (there were rumors it involved a chorus line of 50 Rockettes and Liza Minnelli in a pair of novelty sunglasses that spelled out the number 50,000,000), along came Mayor Buddy Dyer of Orlando to snatch it away.
In 2010, Orlando drew 51.45 million tourists and displaced New York City as the most-visited place in the country, Mr. Dyer and other Florida officials proclaimed.
But the other side cried foul! New York tourism czar George Fertitta says Orlando was figuring in visitors to Disney World as part of their calculations, which is 25 miles away. In other words, most of those 50 million have never even set foot in that giant, humid parking lot.
"We're not in competition with Orlando," Mr. Fertitta said. "I never heard of their goal being 50 million. That's Mike Bloomberg's goal."
Got that, Dyer? Translation: Our rats shit bigger than your mouse any day of the week — and you can bet your fat, monorail-riding ass we'll be the first to have 50 million of those, too! [NYT, images via AP, Wikipedia]


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Nate Marqaurdt (31-10-2) is heading across the Pond.
British Association of Mixed Martial Arts (BAMMA) officials today announced a multi-fight contract with the former UFC contender and King of Pancrase.
"As soon as we received word that the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission lifted Marquardt's suspension, we jumped at the chance to sign him," BAMMA exec Liam Fisher stated. "He is a top-ranked contender and an asset to any promotion. Words cannot express how excited we are that Marquardt is now fighting under the BAMMA banner."
Marquardt's troubles with the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission began in June, when the commission disallowed "The Great" to fight welterweight Rick Story in the UFC on Versus 4 headliner after pre-fight blood tests revealed his testosterone levels to be outside the commission's allowable limits. The commission subsequently suspended the former UFC title challenger, and the UFC fired him shortly thereafter.
Marquardt subsequently revealed that in August 2010, he noticed a change in his health and received clearance from his primary doctor to undergo hormone-replacement therapy. He added that the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board, which oversaw his March bout against Dan Miller at UFC 128, approved his therapy.
The commission later removed the suspension less than three weeks later, opening the door for Marquardt to sign with another promotion.
"Now that my suspension has been lifted and I've found a home with a new fight promotion, I can move forward and turn my focus back to my fight career," Marquardt stated. "This has been an extremely difficult time, and I'm very thankful to those who stood by me.
"I'm looking forward to getting back to fighting, and there are some guys out there that I would definitely like to get my hands on. I'm talking about the fighters that kicked me while I was down. BAMMA is known for signing top talent, … so I may just get my chance."
Earlier this month, in an interview with MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com), Marquardt called out Ben Askren, B.J. Penn, Paul Daley and Hector Lombard – men whom the embattled welterweight-to-be believes kicked him when he was down.
While the U.K.-based show does not fall under the jurisdiction of any athletic commission, BAMMA institutes its own PED testing procedures, and Marquardt said the opportunity to prove his critics wrong through BAMMA's drug-screening procedures was a major factor in his decision to sign with the promotion.
"Offers came in from several fight promotions, but we felt that BAMMA was definitely the best fit," Marquardt stated. "They put on high-quality shows, stack their cards with top-level fighters, and sign those fighters to multi-fight deals. They are also the only fight organization in the U.K. that implements PED testing. To be honest, that is one of the main reasons that we chose BAMMA. I want to prove to my fans and to the world that I'm the real deal and that I belong on top."
Terms of the deal were not revealed. Marquardt's first appearance for the promotion has yet to be announced.
Launched in June 2009, BAMMA has held six events to date. The promotion's welterweight title is currently vacant.
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ourlastmemory wrote:in answer to the idea of the venomous sperm, i don't think the venom would have necessarily had to mix with the sperm - edward's sperm would merely have been...stored since his transformation, presumably at just about the right temperature so it couldn't die.
I would agree that that is what Stephenie is going by. However, to store sperm for that length of time, Edward would either have to be warm enough to store sperm like a normal person, or be much colder than he possibly can be.
I have a farm and I breed quality show livestock--part of that can involve AI, or artificial insemination. However, sperm has to be stored in a special case specifically for that purpose; it's pretty expensive, so not all livestock breeders can afford it. Why? Because the tanks involve liquid nitrogen to freeze the sperm. Also "to allow the sperm to remain viable during the time before and after it is frozen, the semen is mixed with a solution containing glycerol or other cryoprotectants."
I somehow doubt that Edward is as cold as liquid nitrogen, or that venom would protect it in the same way as said cryoprotectants.


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Thinking of changing out my stock BMW pipe. Any advice...........Akrapovic ? Remus? or stock?
Thinking of changing out my stock BMW pipe. Any advice...........Akrapovic ? Remus? or stock?
Check the Summer 2012 issue of BMW Motorcycle Magazine where as part of a long-term R1200R test they compared 5 slip-on mufflers.
One system (SR-Racing) provided 1 hp gain.
Two systems (Akrapovic, Leo Vince) provided zero gain.
Two systems (Laser, Sebring) reduced horsepower.
If sound or weight reduction are the major goals, be my guest. Advertising at least should indicate weights.
PS: yeah I know it's hexhead versus camhead, but ... .
Kent Christensen
Roy..........why is it for sale, did you not like it? Pro, cons ?
I bought my bike used less then 5000 miles,with a remus hexacone in carbon. It also came with a factory exhaust, I put the factory on and have a pristine Remus sitting around. It is like new and I don't want or need it. Any reasonable offer accepted. I always try to keep my bikes in factory looking condition is the reason it is up for grabs. BTW it is also the same slip on as the RT. email@example.com
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...IMHO...the better thing you can do for your bike exhaust-wise is get a cat-eliminator.
Once installed you won't think about your muffler other than for the bling factor.
The cat removal opens up the exhaust more than the can.
"...the burble of my exhaust unwound like a long cord behind me. Soon my speed snapped it, and I heard only the cry of the wind...." Larry of Arubia


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Lake Oswego Hunt Club, Circa 1938
Location: 2725 Iron Mtn. Blvd
The Hunt Club, listed on the National Register of Historic Places is significant for the role it played in the development of the Lake Oswego area. The
Oregon Iron and Steel Company proposed developing riding and polo facilities to complement the Lake Oswego Country Club. The arena is important for its method of construction. The all-wood arena, 106 feet by 240 feet is believed to be the largest, oldest wood arena in the west. The rectangular structure is constructed of fir and all exterior walls and doors are tongue and groove construction. Much of the millwork was done on the site including production of doors, bleacher and stall. Bowstring arch trusses frame the roof of the enclosed arena.


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AOPA Expo 2007 Exclusive Video #3: Cessna's Turbo Diesel Skyhawk
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Cessna will offer the 172S Skyhawk with a Thielert turbo diesel engine with deliveries to start in mid-2008. AVweb's Glenn Pew and Paul Bertorelli went straight to the horse's mouth for more info on the diesel Skyhawk, talking with Cessna engineers at the AOPA Expo 2007.
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2002 rally held in Trenton. My wife and I stayed there along with other BMWMOA members.
It has been 11 years, how time flies. It was Diane & Wayne's first week end in business.
We returned there to celebrate our anniverary and my birthday.
Had a great time talking about the rally and those who stayed their.
If you were at the MONTROSE INN; July 2002 we would like to hear from you.
George & Dolores at email@example.com
Diane & Wayne at firstname.lastname@example.com
Thank you!
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Motor City sounds on All-Star Sunday
Romantics, Uncle Kracker to perform at Comerica
By Patrick Mooney / MLB.com
Detroit acts The Romantics and Uncle Kracker will perform during the XM Satellite Radio Futures Game and the Legends & Celebrity Softball Game at Comerica Park. All-Star Sunday represents the midpoint of the All-Star festivities, which begin at Detroit's Cobo Center on July 8 with John Hancock FanFest and culminate in the 76th edition of the Midsummer Classic on July 12.
Powerpop combo The Romantics, best known for the 1979 hit "What I Like About You," will play a 30-minute set before the Futures Game, which showcases baseball's high-ceiling prospects.
Pitching studs Justin Verlander and Joel Zumaya from the Detroit system are expected to suit up, as is Tampa Bay prospect Delmon Young, the first overall pick in the 2003 First-Year Player Draft and the younger brother of Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Dmitri Young.
In recent years, the contest has provided glimpses of future All-Stars. Barry Zito, Mark Mulder, Alfonso Soriano and Hank Blalock all participated before rising to prominence in the big leagues.
After the exhibition, DJ-turned-rocker Uncle Kracker will perform two songs on the field before yielding the stage to the Legends & Celebrity Softball Game.
Celebrities scheduled to play in the contest include the Detroit Red Wings' Chris Chelios, actor Billy Bob Thornton, Richard Schiff of "The West Wing," "American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard and a trio of Olympic gold medalists: swimmer Amanda Beard and softball players Jennie Finch and Lovie Jung.
On the Legends side, Ernie Banks, Bo Jackson, Ozzie Smith, Rollie Fingers, Dave Winfield and Andre Dawson will be among those suiting up. Former Tigers Willie Horton, Lou Whitaker, Guillermo (Willie) Hernandez and Mark "The Bird" Fidrych, as well as University of Michigan standouts Chris Webber and Jim Abbott, will serve as local representatives.
The All-Star Sunday gates open at 2:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are still available and can be purchased by visiting the Comerica Park box office, detroittigers.com or Ticketmaster, or by calling (248) 25-TIGER.
Patrick Mooney is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Jordan Rivera is an ordinary kid with an ordinary family, until a vicious killer takes it all away, sparing her, but leaving her broken. The murders of her father, mother, and brother destroy something inside Jordan, who spends ten long, mute years in an institution. Catching a glimpse of a news report about another family slaying, Jordan at last breaks her silence. Now she's out, and she molds herself - body and mind - into an instrument of justice. While a young detective pursues the case on his own, Jordan teams up with members of her support group, people like her, damaged by violent crime. They have their own stories of pain, heartache, and vengeance denied. With their help, Jordan will track down the killer before he can ravage any more lives. Her life - and her sanity - depends on it.
©2013 Max Allan Collins (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.
"What Doesn't Kill Her is a kick-ass thrill ride from page one. This is the American answer to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." (John Gilstrap, author of High Treason and Damage Control)
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"Did Max really write this?"
Somewhere in the first chapter I went back to Audible to make sure I hadn't bought a book by someone with a similar name. Nope, Max Allan Collins it says. I checked the copyright date, thinking this must be a re-released version of really early book, but no, 2013 it is.
The dialog is strange. One second a person is screaming hysterically, the next speaking calmly to the killer, then more hysteria. And what a strange plot - a traumatized teenager is institutionalized and doesn't speak one word for ten years, then sees a news report on TV and is instantly as normal as apple pie. Well, maybe rhubarb pie.
I had read almost everything Collins has written and loved it. This book was a big disappointment. It is so different from his usual tight plots and sparkling dialog that I wondered if he hadn't collaborated with someone but forgot to mention it to the publisher.
It seems to get a little better as time goes on, but sure never rose to the level of good. I think listening to Dan John Miller kept reminding me of the many hours I spent with him and Nate Heller, and that kept my hopes alive.
If you've never read Collins before, do yourself a favor and don't start with this one. Read everything else he's ever written first, you'll thank me.
"Twisted minds."
Story was intense and the characters well written with distinct personalities. The narrative was well done. A twisted mind can reek havoc on families even in Cleveland.
"loved this book !!!"
This was a very Is thrilling book. I especially enjoyed the suspense of the story and the performance.
"Great Story, Gripping From the First Page"
This author assumes that the use F--K every other word is how main stream adults talk. I would have loved to finish this listen; but the language was filth.
Anger that a good story line was ruined by such prolific and unnecessary filth.
Don't waste a credit...or $1.99.
"I should give it a single star."
But I did love the story. I am beyond mad aboutbthe ending though. Who ends a book like that? The authors ending left me questions, not concerning the story lines but with the character s themselves. Ugh. I am beyond frustrated!
"O.k. story. some narration annoying"
In my opinion, the narrator should have been female since the main character was female. The male narrator did not do a good job with the female voices.
The storyline was alright, but knowing what I do about martial arts, I spotted several mistakes or highly unlikely scenarios.
I hope for improvement of author and narrator.
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Teachers Lesson Plans
M.C. Escher
The work of Maurits Cornelis Escher (Netherlands, 1898-1972) lies at the crossroads of three traditionally unrelated disciplines. As a result, this singular graphic artist's name is cited as often in basic math and psychology textbooks as in introductions to art history. This lesson plan introduces some of his preferred themes through ten prints from the collection of the National Gallery of Canada.
M.C. Escher
The prints of M.C. Escher
This lesson plan provides an introduction to ten prints by the artist M.C. Escher


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Durable power of attorney for health care; Health care proxy
A health care agent is someone you choose to make health care decisions for you when you cannot.
A health care agent is also called a health care proxy. This person will act only when you are not able to.
When you are unable to speak for yourself due to an illness, your health care providers may be unclear as to what type of care you would like.
Your family members may be uncertain or disagree about the type of medical care you should receive. Decisions about your medical care may then be made by doctors, hospital administrators, a court-appointed guardian, or judges.
A health care agent chosen by you can help your health care providers, family, and friends make decisions during a stressful time.
Your agent's duty is to see that your wishes are followed. If your wishes aren't known, your agent should try to decide what you want.
Health care agents are not required, but they are the best way to be sure your wishes for health care treatment are followed.
If you have an advance directive or living will, your health care agent can make sure your wishes are followed. Your agent's choices come before anyone else's wishes for you.
If you do not have a living will or an advanced directive, your health care agent will be the one to help your health care providers make important choices.
Your health care agenthas no control over your money.Your agent also can't be made to pay your bills.
What an agent can and can't do differs by state. Check your state laws.In most states your agent can:
Before you choose a health care agent, you should find out whether your state allows a health care agent to do the following:
Choose a person who knows your treatment wishes and is willing to carry them out. Be sure to tell your agent what's important to you.
Talk to each person you are thinking of naming as your agent or alternate. Do this before you decide who should carry out your wishes.Your agent should be:
In many states, your agent can't be:
Think about your beliefs about life-sustaining treatment. Life-sustaining treatment is the use of equipment to prolong your life when your body organs stop working well.
A health care proxy is a simple legal paper that you fill out. You can get a form online, at your doctor's office, hospital, or senior citizen centers.
A health care proxy is not a living will. A living will is a written statement that can include your health care wishes. Unlike a living will, the health care proxy allows you to name a health care agent to carry out those wishes if you cannot.
It is important to know that you can change your mind about health care choices at any time. If you change your mind, or if your health changes, talk to your doctor. Be sure to tell your health care agent about any changes in your wishes.
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Americans who choose to cohabit are no longer just young couples testing the waters before heading to the altar, an analysis of new Census data reveals.
In fact, cohabitation is much more diverse: Nearly 30 percent are divorced, nearly half are 35 and older and growing numbers are parents with children at home, according to the analysis conducted by the nonprofit Population Reference Bureau for USA Today.
As of March, when Census did a supplemental survey counting current cohabiters, 15.3 million unmarried heterosexual people were in live-in relationships 6.5 percent of all U.S. adults 18 and older. The survey did not count those who had cohabited in the past but are now married or are living alone or with family or friends.
Cohabiters are increasingly more diverse than a decade ago, says sociologist Andrew Cherlin of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. The idea that young adults are dominant is really wrong. There is no stereotypical cohabiting couple anymore. The middle-class, childless, cohabiting couple represents a very small proportion of all cohabiting Americans.
The data will be part of a Census report on families and living arrangements scheduled for release in November. Among highlights:
41 percent of cohabiting couples have kids living with them.
47 percent are 35 and older, and 13 percent are 55 and older.
21 percent have a bachelors degree or higher, 31 percent have some college, 35 percent have a high school diploma and 13 percent did not graduate from high school.
People are living together for different reasons. It depends where you are in your life, says demographer Mark Mather of the Population Reference Bureau.
For the young, cohabitation is a prelude to marriage, while for older adults, its a long-term alternative to marriage, says sociologist Susan Brown, co-director of the National Center for Family & Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Research she co-authored was published in August in the Journal of Marriage and Family.
There has been this doubling of the proportion of older adults who are living in cohabiting relationships, she says. Its grown for late middle-age and the oldest adults a clear upward trend for both of these groups, and no signs this is going to slow down.
Cleone Reed, 66, of Bandon, Ore., was among them for a while, at least. She dated Bob Reed, 71, for four years, then they lived together for four years before they married in 2008.
Im no longer Grandpas girlfriend. I hated that, she says.
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Being American
Opening Thursday Dec. 1 and going through Dec 21 is a remarkable show I am delighted to be a part of. Being American (at the Visual Arts Gallery, 601 W.26 St. 15th fl. NYC) has been conceived and mounted by the staff led by curator Francis Di Tommaso:
"The twenty artists in this show have twenty stories to tell about the experience of being American today. Though many would not normally exhibit in the same venue-the work of some is almost never seen outside of the printed page-they all have immediately accessible and also exquisitely nuanced commentaries to make on American culture."
I am very honored to be a part of this wide review of visual commentary on American life, and very grateful to Francis and the gallery for putting so high a value on art done as journalism. This field is also represented by work by Christoph Neimann, Alfredo Jaar and David Levi Strauss.
Reception: Thursday, December 1, 6-8pm
Here are a few of my pieces in the show:
Paul Krugman, locked out of Obama's party with the 1%. Three years on, who had it right!!??? For Newsweek (remember Newsweek?).
Samuel Alito's hearings at the US Senate made a jurist out of a tool of the Right and monkey of the process and the Senate. No biggie. For The New Yorker.
Here are pieces by my partners for the exhibition:
Artist: Type A
Trigger (LSAR-5), 2011
four-color offset print
35 x 23 inches
Lane Twitchell
Heartland, 2007
Acrylic polymers on cut olifin on panel
60 x 60 inches
Courtesy of the artist and Edward Tyler Nahem, Fine Art
Charles Traub
Still Life in America, 2011
Online interactive photo montage
Dimensions variable
This interactive site was made with the creative cooperation and insight of Aaron Traub, Adam Ryder, and Ben Sterrett
Alix Smith
States of Union 11, 2009
20 x 26 inches
Courtesy of Alix Smith & Morgan Lehman Gallery
Martha Rosler
Lounging Woman, 2004
24 x 20 inches
Courtesy of the artist and Mitchell-Innes & Nash, New York
Aurora Robson
Active Ingredient, 2011
Ink and junk mail paper
12 x 14 inches, 16 x 18 inches framed
Courtesy of the artist
Robert Priseman
Hanging Chamber, 2008
Oil on linen
60 x 60 inches
Christoph Niemann
Ink and digital
Publication: New Yorker
hai Kremer
Warship, 2008
Digital chromogenic print
30 x 40 inches
Courtesy Julie Saul Gallery, New York
Alfredo Jaar with David Levi Strauss In Lament of the Images, 2009
(Proposed New York Times Op-Ed piece) Digital print, AP
28 1/2 x 18 1/2 inches
Courtesy of the Artist, N.Y.
Dustin Grella
Prayers for Peace, 2009
Pastel on slate, stop-motion animation
1080p x 1920
Courtesy of the artist
Bob Giraldi
The Routine, 2005
Lightjet print on Fujiflex Supergloss mounted on Dibond
Reinier Gerritsen
Wall Street Stop – 6.20 PM 10 06 09, 2009
Inkjet archival print
22 x 43 inches
Courtesy of Robert Morat Gallery Berlin
Andrea Gennari
Tramonto Senza Vento (Sunset Without Wind), 2008
oil on canvas
17 x 29 inches
Jessica Craig-Martin
Party Animals (Denise Rich Pool Party, Southampton), 2006
48 x 72 inches
Edition 1/3, + 2 AP
Courtesy of Greenberg Van Doren Gallery, New York
Edward Burtynsky
Oil Spill #13, Mississippi Delta, June 24, 2010, 2010
Chromogenic Color Print
39 x 49 inches
Edition 2/9
Courtesy of Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery
Sandow Birk
American Mihrab v.3, 2010
ceramic on wood
60 x 45 x 6 inches
Courtesy of the artist and P.P.O.W. Gallery, NY
Susan Anderson
Ashley, Age 7, Nashville, Tennessee, 2008
Light jet print on Fujiflex Supergloss mounted on Dibond
33 x 33 inches
Edition 3 of 6
Courtesy of the Artist and Patrick Painter Inc


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DETROIT - Sometimes when we look at art,we may just glance and not let the significance of what we are seeing sink in. Artist Hubert Massey, for the last 20 years has been painting pictures that make you stop and appreciate the beauty, meaning and expressions that rise up from the canvass that he has touched.
He is what is called a "fresco painter". There are fewer than 20 of these in the world. Maybe you have heard of or observed some of the works of fresco painters. Have you heard of the marvelous work on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, in Rome? That was painted by a fresco painter, Michelangelo. Or maybe you have seen the Mexican Muralist Diego Rivers' work at the DIA, another fresco painter.
Fresco is the Italian word for fresh. It is painted on wet plaster walls or ceiling (only about eight colors are used). When it drys,the painting projects a special glow.
Hubert Massey is known throughout the country, for his specialty in Public Art Projects. His approach is to insure that the public art speaks to the community that it serves. To insure that it is meaningful, he holds community forums and gets feedback from the community on what they would like to see. Around Detroit, you will see his " hand print" at Harmony Park,Museum for African American History (the floor). DAC, Anthenium Hotel Lobby, Mexican Town, Bagley Pedestrian Bridge Gateway MDOT...and on and on. Incidentally in April he will be receiving (the only) Honorary PhD Degree in Art from Grand Valley State University.
Massey also works with such educational institutions as the Taubman Center for Design Education. He states that the reason he works with the youth is to insure that what he has learned, he passes it on. Hubert says, " After I am gone, I want the knowledge that I have learned over the decades to continue through the hands of the youth of tomorrow."
Hubert Massey is an Everyday Hero, Making A Difference.
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Some people just have no life, ddos'ing a fan website, seriously?
It was most likely only done by 1 person, 2 at most. He probably has some general knowledge on hacking and had infected multiple people's computers with his bots. This way even if the other person's computer is off he still has access and can load a webpage constantly.I still don't get this....who did this then? Because from what i understand its impossible for any 1 person to be able to carry out a DDOS attack, you need several people to consume enough bandwidth for the site to crash.Right?


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The Green Bay Packers are reportedly receiving a season-ending blow to one of their most important players for the 2013 season.
According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Packers left tackle Bryan Bulaga suffered a torn ACL during the team's Family Night scrimmage Saturday night and will miss the upcoming season.
Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel first reported Sunday night that the Packers were "hoping for the best but fearing the worst" on a previously undisclosed injury to Bulaga's knee.
Green Bay's worst fears have now been realized.
A first-round pick of the Packers in 2010, Bulaga was penciled in as the team's starting left tackle after making the transition from the right side this offseason. His move to left tackle was the centerpiece to Mike McCarthy's plan to improve the offensive line, which allowed 51 sacks of quarterback Aaron Rodgers in 2012.
The Packers will now have to go to Plan B upfront.
More than likely, McCarthy will plug the experienced but inconsistent Marshall Newhouse back in at left tackle. The veteran has started 29 games at the position over the last two seasons, but there's a reason why the Packers decided to re-shuffle their offensive line this season. According to Pro Football Focus, Newhouse has allowed 18 sacks since 2011 while also receiving negative run blocking grades in each season.
This summer, Newhouse has been battling both Don Barclay and David Bahktiari at right tackle. If Newhouse is moved back to the left side, Barclay and Bahktiari would become the two prime candidates to start at right tackle.
Another possible scenario would involve playing Bahktiari, a fourth-round rookie from Colorado, as the starting left tackle, while having Newhouse and Barclay continue their battle on the right side. Bahktiari has surprised in camp and even took reps with the No. 1 offense in Saturday's scrimmage.
The Packers probably can't depend on either Derek Sherrod (active/PUP list) or Andrew Datko (2012 seventh-round pick) to be serious contenders to win a starting job.
Bulaga missed nine games last season (including playoffs) after dislocating his hip. If he's sidelined for all 16 games in 2013, Bulaga will have missed 27 regular-season games over four seasons since the Packers drafted him in 2010.
Zach Kruse is a 25-year-old sports writer who contributes to Cheesehead TV, Bleacher Report and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He also covers prep sports for the Dunn Co. News. You can reach him on Twitter @zachkruse2 or by email at [email protected].
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