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It seems every TJV starts off with a nasty gale in Biscay, and the 2015 edition is no exception, with today's biggest news being the flipping of the Ultime class trimaran Prince De Bretagne. If two of the most skilled multihull skippers in the world weren't up to the task of keeping one of the least extreme of the Ultime trimarans on her feet in the North Atlantic, how the hell is a fleet of solo sailors going to get around the world? Lemonchois and Bilou are in the inverted boat safe as their shore team decides how best to effect a recovery, and at 120 miles off La Coruna, Spain, there's some time. More here.
The first foiler in the IMOCA fleet is also out, with Seb Josse and Charlie Caudrelier headed for port to repair unspecified damage aboard Rothschild rather than try a fix when they're balls deep in the shit. The Dali-foiled Safran's headed home too, while Jeremie Beyou's Maitre Coq headed in to Roscoff to try to repair a busted headstay, abandoning shortly thereafter.
The Class 40 Concise is on her way to port as well, with the rest of the Class 40 fleet headed into the suck shortly. Expect a busy night for press releases and loved ones, and our best wishes to all the skippers out there. Stay tuned to the latest in the TJV thread in Ocean Racing Anarchy.
- Tags: Maitre Coq, ocean racing, Prince De Bretagne, Safran, TJV, Ultime
October 26th, 2015 by admin
While the Macif foils have finally been revealed, details on the latest and greatest VPLP/Verdier Open 60s remain scant, in part because the secrecy in IMOCA world is exceeded only by that of the America's Cup. Fortunately we've got connections, and our Senior Editor headed over to England last night to become (we think) the first reporter in the world to sail on an offshore foiling monohull. He's headed offshore tonight with the one guy who continues to keep the torch lit for anyone who wants to see a non-Frenchman take the Vendee Globe trophy: Alex Thomson.
Alex and his Hugo Boss team have had unprecedented success with sponsors and the media over the past decade, but less so on the race course, with Alex able to grab a few victories in low-profile events and a couple of hard-fought 24-hour solo distance records. Bad luck ended his two strong chances to win the Barcelona World Race, but his 3rd place in the last Vendee (with a now 3-generations old boat) cemented his credibility as a potential race winner, if he could only build a competitive ride.
That has now happened, and we've got a couple of days to dig into Alex's program and his new boat, and more importantly, to answer any questions you guys can come up with – as long as they're not about the details on the foils, and if we told you about them, we'd have to kill you. We'll have a report on the boat and on the new Mercedes-Benz stickered Hugo Boss before the TJV begins, and if you ask your questions today over in this thread, we'll put them to the team.
For a fond look back at the two-generations old Farr Open 60 that Alex took his Vendee podium with (and Ryan Breymaier is about to doublehand across the ocean), check out the very cool video above. 'cause boats have souls…
- Tags: alex thomson, Gosport, hugo boss, mercedes benz, open 60, TJV, Vendee Globe, verdier, VPLP
October 13th, 2015 by admin
The boat that will soon start smashing records as the world's fastest ocean racing sailboat had a minor hiccup over the weekend when a fitting broke in the main hull of the VPLP trimaran Macif. The team's press release says it's no big deal, but is anything 'minor' in a 105-foot singlehanded foiling trimaran? Stay on top of the Ultime Class in the thread.
Photo from MerConcept.
- Tags: gabart, macif, route du rhum, TJV, Ultime
September 28th, 2015 by admin
The always-positive Andrea Mura has been tooling around Europe for the past few years in various singlehanded boats called Vento Di Sardegna (Sardinian Wind), and we were extremely enthused to see some Italian blood finally returning to the Class that called Gio Soldini one of its founding members. Unfortunately, the lack of Frenchness continues to be a huge handicap, and Mura seems to have bitten off way more than he could chew with his 2016 attempt at the Vendee Globe in a latest-gen IMOCA boat.
His Italian sponsors paid for a gorgeous, brand new VPLP-Verdier Open 60, but according to Velablog, he's broke, can't get to the starting line for the TJV, and the boat is up for sale. Bad news for anyone who wants to see IMOCA as more than a Francais-only men's club, but great news for anyone looking to get a last-minute entry with a latest-generation foiling 60 to next year's Vendee starting line. MichDej, perhaps, just in time to defend his record against either of his two protegées?
Latest goss in the thread.
September 22nd, 2015 by admin
Once upon a time sailors went to sea with just a sextant and a barometer to guide them across the oceans (oh and of course some rum), but nowadays we have come to rely on complex computer programs that when fed with high resolution gribfiles of different wind models at different altitudes calculate your optimal route. We are also spoiled with a wealth of satellite and infra red imagery, wave models and ocean current data that we can download in seconds via our sat comms systems on board. We would usually get at least 4 grib files a day and on the approach to the equator would be monitoring satellite images to make aninformed decision on the best place to cross the ITCZ. Unfortunately for us that vital sat comms system that feeds us and our computer with all that important decision making data has decided to go on strike for now, so our forecasting materials have been somewhat down graded.
- Tags: 11th hour racing, Class 40, TJV
November 18th, 2013 by admin
After our forestay detached from our rig, we spent the better part of 30 hours getting to Lorient to try and fix the problem. When we arrived in Lorient we found three people waiting for us on the dock: Ryan Breymeier, a good friend and fellow American short-handed sailor, Yann Le Bretton, prepareteur who we met in Charleston this year at the Atlantic Cup and Yann's girlfriend who's name I didn't catch. As soon as we got to the dock they hopped on board. Ryan had a dock cart full of bits to sort out all of our trouble; a mast jack to jack up the rig so we could fix the forestay problem, vacuum bag material to fix our leaky rudder post, and a bunch of rigging bits to put it all together. On top of all of that they brought 2 large pizzas.
It's pretty awesome to be in another country, in a harbor you have never been in, pull in with a broken boat (and broken Rob but we will get to that in a minute), see two faces you know smiling at you telling it will all be OK and pull off the dock just 4 hours later with it all fixed. Ryan asked if I was OK because Hannah mentioned that I had hurt myself. So, sometimes I over do it. People that know me will laugh at that because maybe it's more than sometimes. Anyway, I think I pulled something too hard and both my forearms were swollen and really painful. Anytime I pulled or grabbed something I was in a lot of pain and of course sailing is all about pulling and grabbing so nedless to say, I was suffering. Ryan told me he had spoken to a doctor at the hospital and that I could go to the Emerrgency Room and walk right in. He said there would be no wait and that the doctor would sort me out. I ws thinking no way. I was just in a hospital in France 2 weeks ago getting stitches in my finger and it took 4 hours for 3 stitches. Yann's giirlfriend took me to the hospital, we walked in and the doctor took me in in less than a minute! They took some blood and spoke a lot of French words I didn't understnd and told me I pulled tthe tendons in my hands and forearms. They gave me some pills and cream and a splint for one arm and we were out the door in an hour.
When I got back to the boat, all the work was done. All the tools were being put away and they were tossing us our lines. As I write this, I am smiling from ear to ear. We have worked so hard to get here. We will never give up. As of now we are back on the race course, going down wind at about 14 knots! With the help of some friends and some good sailing from us, we will be right bck in this race very soon. Thanks to everyone for your support."
Follow Team 11th Hour's progress on the course with the online race tracker HERE. For more news and information on Team 11th Hour Racing please visit their Facebook page and their Website. Print quality images of Team 11th Hour Racing can be found HERE
- Tags: 11th hour racing, Class 40, TJV, transat jacques vabre
November 12th, 2013 by admin
Update: the TJV is postponed to now start Monday at 2:15pm France time – Hannah Jenner took us through the weather here…
As ocean racing classes get more and more powerful, their wind range continues to shrink; first the 'bulletproof' minis lose an entire month to 'waiting for the weather' only to see their race abandoned after the start and a total clusterfuck of minis spread across Biscay. Now, a TJV organization already feeling the pinch after JP Dick's MOD went over has thrown in the towel for the Saturday start of the world's biggest double handed race, hoping for a Tuesday reprieve, while the MODs are doing some kind of 'coastal' thing while they wait for something less than terrifying for the ultra-fast trimarans to sail off in. The start was already kind of strange; the huge Classe 40 fleet lobbied the TJV organization for a much earlier start than the rest of the fleet for this edition; finally they might get to the finish in time to see the faster boats.
It was a nice dream, anyway! Most of the skippers are happy with the call, but a million-odd fans and hundreds of French media that help keep this event at the forefront of French sport won't be. Is this the new reality of the French shorthanded scene, or just an incredibly unlucky autumn for North Atlantic racing? We don't know, but we do know that you now have time to read Ronnie Simpson's excellent form guide to the TJV, which follows. Photos from Christophe Launay, with a gallery here.
With no Vendée Globe, Barcelona World Race or Volvo Ocean Race this winter it would be easy to think that there's not much going on in the world of top-flight professional ocean racing right now. Fortunately for all of us Anarchists, you would be sorely mistaken with this assumption as the Transat Jacques Vabre is preparing to begin its thrilling 11th edition on Sunday. With a fleet of 44 boats spread out amongst four one-design and box rule classes, this classic Transatlantic throwdown is celebrating it's 20th anniversary with twenty-six class 40's, ten IMOCA 60's, six Multi 50 trimarans and two MOD 70's racing doublehanded from Le Havre, France to Itajal, Brazil.
One of the premier offshore yacht races on the planet, this year's TJV fleet reads like a who's who of sailing while boasting one of the most technical, challenging and tactical courses in all of ocean racing. Beginning from the famed Paul Vatine Basin in Le Havre, France, the course takes sailors first through the English Channel which can be downright gnarly this time of year with intense weather, massive tides and fully one-fifth of all the world's shipping traffic all positioned within one narrow, confined passage between two major coastlines. If the fleet manages to survive this first daunting test, they must next brave the often treacherous and boat-breaking Bay of Biscay, which has been battered by intense gales and low-pressure systems all season long, with more on the way as the fleet heads out. Once rounding Cape Finisterre, if they're lucky, the fleet can turn downwind and begin running before the Portuguese trades.
Don't assume it's all fun and games from here on out though. Not only must the fleet navigate more heavily-trafficked waters, but they must do it in what is often a carnage filled heavy-air downwind romp, all the while battling their competitors through the first major tactical challenge of the race; negotiating the Azores High. After this first major battle of wit and strategy, the fleet will finally see some tradewind sailing before entering the doldrums near the equator, which is oftentimes a complete crap shoot. If the boys and girls in the race are lucky enough to escape without losing, or even better yet, gaining positions, then they will lock into a tradewind drag race in the southeast trades south of the equator.
Concentrating on boat speed, boat speed, boat speed, this fleet of nearly four dozen boats will then face one final challenge from Cabo Freo to Rio and beyond to the finish in Itajal as small low-pressure systems oftentimes rip across these waters, wreaking havoc on competitors both due to challenging conditions and the painfully slow glass-off calms left in their wake. Only one thing is for sure in this 11th edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre; there will be drama, action and suspense from start to finish. Here's SA's class by class guide of who to watch and why.
IMOCA/Open 60
There is a clearly defined "A" fleet and "B" fleet in the TJV. The top 5 programs (MACIF, Maitre Coq, PRB, Safran, Cheminees Poujoulat) have all been training doublehanded out of Port La Foret over the past couple of months and the class winner will almost surely come out of this group. Of these 5 boats, 4 are VPLP's with Cheminees Poujoulat being the exception. (Juan K design)
MACIF: With two Vendée Globe winning sailors on one Vendée Globe winning boat, MACIF is the boat to beat in the premier IMOCA 60 fleet. Reigning VG champ Francois Gabart has again teamed up with his Barcelona World Race partner and mentor Michel Desjoyeaux onboard the VPLP designed rocket. The duo recently won the Open 60 division in the Rolex Fastnet and have been training their asses off with 4 other boats out of Port La Foret (PRB, Maitre Coq, Safran, Cheminees Poujoulat).
Maitre Coq: Having acquired Armel Le Cleac'h's VG runner-up Banque Populaire as the new Maitre Coq, Jeremie Beyou has a point to prove in this race. The two-time Figaro winner now has a sistership to MACIF and is keen to prove that he can win in the IMOCA class. Finishing an über-close second in the Fastnet race and putting in some solid work during the "pre-season", Jeremie looks to exorcise the demons that have plagued hims since entering the class.
Cheminees Poujoulat: Just like in last year's Vendée predictions, Bernard Stamm and "the sooty pussy" are again our dark horse pick. (The boat's logo is a black cat sponsored by a chimney company…) The Juan K-designed boat was hampered by hydrogenerator problems in the last VG, but aside from that, has shown some serious potential. In the extreme and gnarly upwind and close-reaching conditions of the English Channel and Biscay, CP could excel and may prove to have an advantage over the VPLP's, while also being notoriously fast when the shit hits the fan in the potentially heavy-air downwind Portuguese trades. Besides, Stamm is the man and an avowed Anarchist. Gut instincts tell us that Bernard likes the heavy air forecast for the start and may be able to push extra hard where other boats are throttling back a bit.
PRB: Many in the IMOCA scene believe PRB to be the fastest boat in the fleet, owing much to its light weight. The big question remains whether or not the boat is "too" light and fragile; a question we asked in Les Sables d'Olonne last year and are still asking after PRB broke in the VG. Skipper Vincent Riou is a tactical genius and Vendée Globe winner, and in teaming up with Jean Le Cam and his incredible hair, the duo may present the single biggest challenge to MACIF. If they can keep the boat together, watch for them to seriously contend for the win.
Multi 50
One of the most exciting divisions in this year's TJV will be that of the Multi 50's. With their biggest fleet for a major race in a while; six boats on the startling line; any of three or four could realistically win, making this fleet a fantastic one to track. Picking a favorite is no easy task in this class. The newest and arguably fastest boat in the fleet is Arkema-Région Aquitaine. A 2013 build in which Guillame Verdier had a hand, Arkema won the inaugural Route des Princes, besting three of the other Multi 50's that will contest the TJV. Defending TJV champ Actual is also in it to win it. Skipper Yves Le Blevec has teamed up with VG star Kito de Pavant to form a formidable challenge at a title defense onboard their four year old boat. The third major contender is that of FenêtréA Cardinal. Also a 2009 build, the crew consists of skipper Erwan La Roux and two-time Figaro winner Yann Elies. Having mounted one of the greatest comebacks in all of sport to win two consecutive Solitaire du Figaro's (2012 and 2013) just a few years after breaking his femur in the Southern Ocean and being rescued in the 2008-09 VG, Elies is an SA sentimental favorite any time he shows up to a starting line.
Arguably the most high-profile boat in the race is the one that won't be sailing, after JP Dick and Roland Jourdain's dramatic capsize onboard Virbac Paprec 70 a few weeks back. With their capsize, dismasting and resulting withdrawal from the race, just two MOD 70's will be taking to the start in Le Havre on Sunday. No worries, if this summer's AC taught us anything, it's that two 70 foot multihulls can provide incredibly close racing and the TJV should be no different. The two MOD's in this race are fortunately the cream of the crop, having finished 1-2 in the Route des Princes this summer. Skipper Sébastian Josse and crew Charles Caudrelier just won the TJV prologue onboard Edmond de Rothschild while their sole competitor OMAN AIR-MUSANDAM need no introduction. Skipper Sidney Gavignet and co-skipper Damian Foxall are arguably the two most accomplished ocean-going multihull sailors in the entire TJV. While short on boats, the MOD 70 class may ironically end up being the most exciting.
Class 40
Not only is the Class 40 division big, but it's also full of quality. Boasting the biggest fleet in the race and with any of probably twelve or more boats that could win, expect the leading Class 40's to gross gybes all the way to Itajal. The odds-on favorite certainly has to be Sebastian Rogues and his current generation Manuard designed GDF SUEZ. The former Minista has been on an absolute tear this season, winning five of the last six Class 40 events leading up to the TJV. But don't count out class standouts like last year's Atlantic Cup winner Jorg Reichers aboard MARE, who is likely sailing in one of his final Class 40 events before moving into the IMOCA class. Another SA favorite will be that of 11th Hour Racing. Skipper Hannah Jenner is not only one of the most beautiful women in all of sailing, but she is also one hell of an ocean sailor. Having teamed up with an American to claim a hard-fought podium in the last TJV, she is using that same recipe for success this year in teaming up with another American; Rob Windsor. Windsor has established himself as a Class 40 guru and top-tier ocean sailor. We expect big things from them. Another one to watch will be the entry of DUNKERQUE – PLANETE ENFANTS. Winner of the last Route du Rhum in a 44-boat Class 40 fleet and '09 Mini Transat winner Thomas Ruyant is co-skipper alongside skipper Bruno Jourdren and the duo will present a major challenge from the get go. The slowest fleet in the race, the Class 40's will likely be battling a major incoming tide with up to 7 knots of current during the first night in the English Channel. Blink and you may miss a world class 26-boat navigational face off before Biscay. Stay tuned to SA for all your updates over the next three weeks as the drama and suspense unfolds in real-time. –
Ronnie Simpson
- Tags: France, imoca, MOD 70, ocean racing, open 60, Ronnie Simpson, route du rhum, TJV, transat jacque vabre
November 2nd, 2013 by admin
- Tags: 11th hour racing, brazil, Class 40, France, hannah jenner, itajai, le havre, rob windsor, TJV
October 29th, 2013 by admin


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Speakin' of being outdoors...today was a perfect day for snapping a few shots for you all to see. We had a nice rain last night so everything was green as can be...even opened up a few flowers.
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The beautiful rooster is our head guy 'Whorhay'....daughter named him..therefore, the name. Anyhoo, he's a big guy and for as handsome as he is...he's the biggest butt head ever! Mean as a junkyard dog(isn't that a song)....but he loves his girls and takes super care of them. Trust me though, if he ever attacked me, he'd be dinner just like George was.
These last few pics are of just a few places around the farm. The garage with the shelf...usually has flowers on it and will later this month when the day Lilly's open. The old serving cart under the trees with some great old junk I found to plant in. LOVE old pots, pans and such for planting. They have such character. The final pic, as well as the very top one are of the back porch... this really is how it looks all season long. No staging there. Our farm boots that we all wear, my favorite old bucket planted, and my old garden tools that I use everyday. These old things have out lasted any of the new tools I've bought over the years, so I'm always looking for more of them at junk sales.
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Faye has decided to do a little time traveling and visit the 1920's. I love drawing 1920s paper dolls and this one was no exception. Inspired by Anna May Wong (the first Asian-American famous film actress), I knew I wanted to use Faye, my Asian Mini-Maiden in this set.
(I did not give Faye Anna May's wonderful bangs because every time I tried to draw them they looked… off somehow. Bangs and I just don't always get along.)
Faye has shoes, stockings, a girdle, a house dress, two day dresses and then a swimsuit. She should probably also have a swimming cap, but I didn't really think about that until after I finished the set and then it was too late. But she's got a pretty good set of 1920s clothing to print and color, I think.
Oh well…
I really had fun with this set since I just bought a few more books about 1920's clothing and wanted an excuse to play with them.
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I'm trying to give more information on where I do my costume research when I say something is historically accurate, so I'm including a sources list, in case anyone else wants to dabble in the 1920s. It's not exhaustive. There's some other great books out there, just what I happened to use for this set and have on my own shelves at home.
A Few Sources for 1920's Fashion History
1920s Fashions from B. Altman & Company. Mineola, NY: Dover Publications, 1999.
Atelier Bachwitz. Classic French Fashions of the Twenties. Mineola, NY: Dover Publications, 2012.
Blum, Stella. Everyday Fashions of the Twenties as Pictured in Sears and Other Catalogs. New York: Dover Publications, 1981.
Lussier, Suzanne. Art Deco Fashion. Boston: Bulfinch/AOL Time Warner Book Group, 2003.
Peacock, John. 20th-century Fashion: The Complete Sourcebook. London: Thames and Hudson, 1993.
Do people find this idea of sources lists useful? I don't want to do them all the time, but for my historical stuff I thought it might be helpful for folks. Thoughts from my fabulous readers?


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Pastor Leland Armbright, '05, joined the alumni council in 2006 while serving at a two-point parish near Moorhead, Minn. By 2009, Armbright was chairing the council.
In this leadership role, he encouraged many of his peers to serve as the alumni-in-residence at Luther Seminary. The alum-in-residence stays on campus for approximately one week and preaches in chapel, speaks in seminary classes, meets with faculty members, visits formally and informally with students and eats meals in the dining room. Now that he's stepped down from the chair, Armbright only needed to look in the mirror to fill the role for 2013.
Armbright, who earned a Master of Divinity at Luther Seminary, now serves Mountain View Lutheran Church, one of the largest congregations in the ELCA that is located just outside Phoenix. He is excited to bring his parish ministry perspective to this role, especially as Luther Seminary is in the midst of tumultuous change and transition.
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The priorities for our training this year are 'child centred care practice', 'methods of promoting children's rights' and 'methods of addressing the issues of good child care planning'. We will also launch a programme this spring, aimed at the promotion … read more
All our training is aimed at reducing the need for institutional care for children and young people by helping to set up new community based services and improving those which already exist.
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Colette has experience in contemporary choir and orchestra settings (Principal Second in University Choir & Orchestra at California Baptist University, Gary Bonner Singers Orchestra); classical choir and orchestra settings (Principal Second in Choral Union at California Baptist University playing classical works including The Messiah, Mozart works, Bach works, and more); classical chamber music settings (Principal Second in String Ensemble at California Baptist University); classical orchestra settings (Corona Symphony, Mother Lode Friends of Music); and contemporary improvisation settings (Sandals Church, Riverside CA, working with bands, etc.)
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A college student on suspension reluctantly agrees to watch his next door neighbor's kids, but doesn't realize this decision will lead to one wild, unforgettable night. -- Chris Kavan
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Matthew Brady 02/09/2014 (0 of 0 found this helpful)
Rating of 0.5/4
The story is about a college student on suspension reluctantly agrees to watch his next door neighbor's kids, but doesn't realize this decision will lead to one wild, unforgettable night. This movie was not funny and I hate it when they mix comedy and toilet humor together.
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Enjoy the last of the "overweight" Johah Hill roles. When it works, it knocks it out of the park, but there are times it falls completely flat as well. However, I was surprised at just how seriously it took some aspects of itself. It's not a home run by any means, but for a comedy quick fix, it does well enough.
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A crazy and sickening first 30 min. where the movie tries to have the same crazy pace as the 'Hangover' and fails. The rest of the film actually isn't half bad and turns into a pretty good movie. The storyline with the young kid dealing with being gay is a topic I like to see movies touch on. They handle the topic well and do not force it. The movie touches a lot of aspects of being a leader and guardian of children and how to look to understand them. It has its really funny parts, but I actually liked the conflict resolution aspects as it dealt with the children.
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There are moments in which the film seems that it's trying too hard to be outrageous and Jonah Hill also seems to be giving a phoned in performance. At the same time, there are weird characters and moments here that work and the relationship between Hill and his young wards felt genuine. OK, not great.
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There were some really funny moments in this movie.... As well as some stupid ones, which of course is to be expected given the genre.
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Thousands attend funeral for fallen Rockford police officer
ROCKFORD — Thousands of law enforcement officers, family and friends have attended the funeral for a Rockford police officer who died in the line of duty after a traffic stop.
Services were held Saturday for 30-year-old Jaimie Cox. A procession will escort Cox's body from the church through the city of Rockford. Hundreds of police vehicles are expected to participate. City officials have asked the public to line the procession route.
Cox joined the department last year after serving in the National Guard and in the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' law enforcement division.
He died of blunt force trauma early Sunday when he was found entangled in a pickup truck that crashed into a tree. The pickup truck driver died from multiple gunshot wounds.
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St. Louis public school teachers, faced with a federal judge's back-to-work order and a threat of mass firings, ended their four-day-old strike Monday. There was no immediate word on whether the two sides had reached agreement in new contract talks. Throughout the rest of the country, more than 100,000 students remained out of school due to teachers strikes.


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Exploring Dubai's neighbourhoods
Where do the hipsters go? Where should you? Discover which areas of Dubai deserve your attention, from the Marina to The Palm, and pick the best hotel for each region.
Decadence in the desert
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Have a superb holiday in a city that glitters with marvels. Whether you're after Dubai city breaks, a relaxing stopover or an all-in, high-octane holiday, there are more than enough distractions to keep you entertained for days.
With three direct flights to Dubai daily from London Heathrow, its fantastic weather and enterprising culture, it's no surprise that people flock to Dubai in their thousands to experience life in the emirates. The expat community have become a big part of the city, you can join them for a taste of the good life. Amongst the city's sparkling spas and fast cars you'll find thousands of things to do.
Shop (or even ski) in the world's most extravagant malls, enjoy water parks and theme parks in year-round sunshine and be seduced by the sands of the desert on your doorstep. When you visit the heritage centres, the Jumeriah Mosque and the city's modern art galleries, you'll see that this city in the middle of the wilderness is far from a cultural vacuum.
Luxury means something a little different in Dubai: the sky's the limit when it comes to service and it's not uncommon to find gold in vending machines and designer bags by the pool. Atlantis The Palm is famous the world over for splendour that's family-friendly, whilst the 4-star Hilton Garden Inn is enviably central, at the Mall of the Emirates.
Are you looking for a blowout break or are you sticking to a budget? Better decide before you get seduced by this city's many indulgences. Here's how to see Dubai on a budget – no matter what that budget is.
Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Mall of The Emirates is airy and modern. It's set in a great city location, suited for stepping out and seeing the sights.Book a stay
Operation: Falafel lets you enjoy traditional street food on a budget near the beach. Try their spicy potatoes.
Oil barons be damned: you can see Dubai on a budget. Spend a morning on the beach – JBR is free to visit, and retreat to the Dubai Museum when it gets too hot. Catch the Dubai fountains in the evening – the shows are every 30 minutes from 6pm.
Grand Hyatt Dubai is a five star that's more affordable than other properties, and you'll be amazed at its levels of service. It's set within a series of pretty gardens.Book a stay
Eat at the popular Social House in The Dubai Mall. It's busy and bustling, and great for families, and serves cuisine from all over the world. You can see the nightly fountain show from your table.
Take your time shopping in the malls – The Dubai Mall has one of the world's largest aquariums whilst the Mall of the Emirates has that famous indoor ski slope. Spend an afternoon keeping your cool on the slides and in the lazy rivers of the Wild Wadi Waterpark.
It's got to be the One & Only at The Palm, which is exclusive and intimate and has more than its fair share of beautiful beach.Book a stay
You don't have to venture far on The Palm for food. A Michelin-starred chef devised the dishes for the restaurant Stay, set within One & Only The Palm. Yannick Alléno, the French chef in question, is behind the lavish project, which features an exquisite Black Truffle Menu.
Drag yourself out of bed before dawn – it will be worth it once you get in a hot air balloon and experience sunrise over the desert.
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Like any city, Dubai can seem overwhelming at first. But once you've got your bearings you'll find it a rewarding place to visit, and exceptionally open to tourists. With 85% of the population expats, Dubai is a city which you can make your own.
There are plenty of places that make great bases once you arrive in Dubai. The most popular locations are Jumeriah Beach, Dubai Marina and The Palm Jumeriah. With good reason – the hotels here often have private beaches and five stars to their name. There are plenty of places to stay in downtown Dubai, right by the famous Malls and the Burj Khalifa. But if you're prepared to stay further out, you'll be richly rewarded with gorgeous views and stunning resorts: head north to Sharja, Ajman and Ras al Khaimah. Read our Dubai neighbourhood guide to find out more.
Get to know the city by starting at its roots – at Dubai Creek you can delve into the heart of the old town and visit the Al Fahidi Historical District and the Bur Dubai Souq. The massive, impressive Jumeirah Mosque is an essential sight and you can easily visit it before a trip to the nearby Jumeirah Beach and a stroll along The Walk at JBR, a popular new hangout. Then it's time for dinner, dancing fountains outside Burj al Arab, and a rooftop bar.
Dubai has everything you'd ever need to remain endlessly entertained for months. But, just in case you want to extend your trip, why not discover the other delights of the UAE? Take a twin centre holiday that combines the excesses of Dubai with the cultural attractions of Abu Dhabi. Less than two hour's drive away, in the UAE capital you can visit the brand new Louvre and take a spin in Ferrari World. For something calmer, you can spend a few days on the beach in the quieter resorts of Ras al Khaimah.Customise your trip
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An Independent Daze (COLLECT, April 2012)
Robert Stack, Curator, Yellow Peril Gallery
Once upon a time Artists created for Patrons: the church, the government, rich people. The 19th Century popularized the museum: art for art's sake, a concept taken further in the 20th century with performance art, (Where exactly does one keep Chris Burden crucified to a VW? The garage?) but the 21st century brings a feminist stance. Art may want you, but it doesn't need you.
Enter the aptly named Independent. The brainchild of Elizabeth Dee and Darren Flook, now in it's 3rd year, Independent is, in it's own words: "a collective exhibition and a re-examination of the art fair model". An art fair about art fairs, so to speak, a critique on the art market, at the art market.
For all it's wink-wink, nudge-nudge, insider's joke posturing, Darbyshire's Columns are crafted works of art, created by hand and utilizing skills other than those of the intellectual kind. (Does that make it old fashioned?) Venture further into the booth-less art fair, and you'll find works of art you didn't know you'd already seen, or perhaps even own.
Thea Djordjadze's Untitled
dirty old blue rug meditation on blue is artwork you are literally encouraged to walk allover.
Tim Burr's His Personal Effects provides a slick minimalist podium encasing a
dirty old archived pair of sneakers.
B. Wurtz's Untitled dirty old reclaimed plastic bags
stuck placed on a stick invites us to pay attention to our surrounds, or so we're told. Think of your crazy cat-lady aunt as not so much a
hoarder, as a self-referential artiste.
To be fair, not everything at the Art Fair, which prefers the moniker "temporary exhibition forum," is about reinterpreting the repossessed.
Personally, I want to be a fly on the wall when any collector discusses the installation of Mac Adams' Blackmail, a staged vignette depicting a violently interrupted dinner party.
How exactly does one house this work without alarming guests upon arrival?
But these are the mundane questions for the art selling types who booth it over at The Armory Show.
Independent is the art show for people who show art.
Collectors? Independent may want you, but it doesn't need you.
Cool, right?
An Independent Daze originally appeared COLLECT, May 2012; Robert P. Stack is the Editor-in-Chief. Read the magazine online »


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Discussion in 'BlackHat Lounge' started by _matthew_, Nov 26, 2009.
I have 8 google wave invites if anyone wants one? pm me your email.
Strange... when I needed an invite one week ago, I couldn't find one anywhere, and now I'm seeing multiple people offering them just on this forum.
2 gone - 6 to go. Maybe more if I get some thanks
Count me in!!!
sent 8 out now! will have some more shortly...
yeah google is basically changed it up and expanding so that every new invite gets 8 more invites. won't be long now until the whole thing is released no invites.
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First I want to thank Audrey from Audrey's Country Crafts for adding my Etsy Mini on here blog ~ thank you!!
If you'd like to check out her blog click here~ http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/.
and look for my shop on the right sidebar.
Since the kids are out of school on vacation this week we went out to lunch at Skips with Grammy. All of us LOVE this place which has been around FOREVER, and the kids are maybe the fifth generation of our family to eat at this restaraunt.
Here are some fun photos I took yesterday~
The "famous" Skips sign. I figured someone in this family HAD to have a photo. Notice how in the rearview mirror you can see the building. Of course I am NOT the best photographer so no I didn't plan that!
New shoes! Actually I bought these spring shoes back after Christmas and have been waiting to wear them. Finally the day has arrived.
Well that was just some fun stuff for a Friday. Today I plan on finishing up another scrapbook page with a summer theme. I am going to have a lot of alone time the next two nights to scrapbook, blog, FB and post in the Etsy forums. What I really should do is take a break and watch a movie. We'll see where I end up!
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Hull City have let former Arsenal youngster Jay Simpson go. What next for the 24-year-old forward?
With little football other than the Confederations Cup and the Under-21 European Championships to keep us football fans occupied for the summer the main excitement this year will surround potential transfer incomings and outgoings; for us it can be a very exciting period.
But for the players, especially those with Football League clubs, it can also be an extremely nerve-racking time; as clubs release their dreaded retained status lists.
This is when the club make the final decision on whether to keep hold of players who have options on contract terminations bound by expiry or clauses and can see vast swathes of players culled from clubs in one foul swoop.
One such team to complete this action are Hull City who made public their difficult decisions this week.
The Tigers earned promotion to the Premier League under Steve Bruce this season and now the building blocks must be set into place for top-flight survival; and that means removing some of the deadwood and those not deemed good enough for this level.
Bruce has been unforgiving in his decision making; releasing 12 players including the likes of Andy Dawson, Seyi Olofinjana and Paul McKenna; but perhaps the most eye-catching player to be let go is Jay Simpson.
At least if you are an Arsenal fan that is.
Simpson was a youth team protégé at Arsenal from the age of nine and was highly rated as one of the best talents in the youth ranks.
He can also claim to be part of Arsenal folklore. Simpson was in fact the first ever person to score a hat-trick at The Emirates stadium when he bagged all three goals in a 3-2 win over Cardiff City in the FA Youth Cup in 2007.
After a loan spell with Millwall in 2007-08 which saw him gain widespread praise he returned to Arsenal with Arsene Wenger proclaiming his belief in his future at the club; and he showed flashes of that brilliance in the League Cup. He grabbed a brace for the club against Wigan Athletic in 2008.
But he never broke into the first-team and after stints on loan at West Brom and QPR he joined Hull in 2010.
But the England youth international never really made an impact at the KC Stadium. The forward managed just 13 goals in 85 games for the club and spent the 2011-12 season out of favour. Little did he know when he limped out of the game with Cardiff City on the final day of the season that would be his last contribution as a Hull City player.
What next for Simpson?
Well he will not be short of suitors especially in the London area so should be playing at Championship level next season with Millwall a potential destination.
For Arsenal fans they will have to keep an eye out on how the career of The Emirates first hat-trick man gets on after his latest setback.
What are your memories of Jay Simpson?
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Thanks so much for making 2012 a great year for radio nostalgia, especially at such a momentous time for international broadcasting. There are still interesting items left in the archives, and we will start to add new material recorded since the demise of Media Network and the Radio Netherlands as we knew it. Keep it locked in to this frequency...er channel.
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Jerusalem: the Golden City, the Eternal City, the Holy City. No other city means so much to so many people. Walk with an expert guide through 4000 years of history in the footsteps of kings, emperors and prophets.
You will see incredible rooftop views and narrow twisted streets. You will trace Jerusalem's Roman high street and soak up the smells and sounds of the Suq market. From the urban hustle and bustle to peaceful, shady squares, this two-hour FREE Tour (tips-only basis) covers the unmissable sights and hidden surprises that will make your visit unforgettable!
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- Jaffa Gate
This 2-hour* walking tour covers all the main sites and stories, including:
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- View of the Western (Wailing) Wall
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Link: CETIS Analytics Series Vol 1, No 11. Analytics Tools and Infrastructure (pdf)
Link: CETIS Analytics Series Vol 1, No 11. Analytics Tools and Infrastructure (MS Word .docx)
Analytics is notable in that it is a headline grabbing trend in many domains, but has also been around for a long time under various other labels. One consequence of that longevity is that there is a bewildering array of tools available that can support an analytics process in some way.
An exhaustive overview of all such tools is near impossible, and probably out of date the moment it's finished. What is possible, however, is to provide a map of the major categories of tools, and highlight some landmark tools that are available now.
Because of the diverse history and practice of analytics, many different categorisations are possible, but we choose to group them by tradition, or established approach. One reason is that such an approach makes tools more easily comparable, because they have been developed to meet the needs and expectations of their communities over time. The other reason is that it tallies closely with other papers in the CETIS Analytics Series of which this briefing is a part.


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Determination of Fundamental Frequency of a Thin Rectangular Perforated Plate using COMSOL MultiphysicsS. V. N. B. Prasad, and B. Raghavendra
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COMSOL Multiphysics 4.0 is being used to simulate the free vibrations of a plate.
The results obtained by simulation in COMSOL are in close proximity to that found by Fast Fourier Transform analyzer and analytical method. As of now the vibration analysis of thin rectangular plates with perforations in rectangular pattern has been carried out. The study of vibration analysis of thin rectangular plates with varying pattern of perforations can be carried out.
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We've reached the end of our Learn to Crochet series, and it's time to wrap things up.
Over the past ten weeks we've learned the basic stitches — sc, hdc, dc, trc — as well as how to work in the round, change colors, read patterns and charts, and increase and decrease. We've made fingerless mitts, a hat, and two cowls. This has been an intense crash course on crochet, and we're ready to make our ways into the world, armed with our hooks.
Basically, we've all become expert-level crocheters. So where do we go from here?
OK, technically we're probably more advanced-beginner than expert, but we've learned a lot in a short time. We don't want those skills to disappear, so it's time to practice!
Our Stitch Finder page is a great place for practicing new stitches. Check it out to find lace, motifs, colorwork, and more to play with. Try making squares out of Crochet Cable, Basic Shell, Checkerboard, and Fanfare, all pictured above, or any of the other stitches listed.
We will be spotlighting different patterns from the Stitch Finder — in both knit and crochet — on the blog going forward, so keep checking back.
We have tons of great patterns right here on our site, and you can even sort them by difficulty. Levels 1 and 2 should be old hat (pun intended) for you by now, and you could likely handle 3 as well. Challenge yourself a bit and try level 4. Level 5 might be a struggle at this point, but with practice you'll work your way up to it.
With the skills you've learned, you can make projects of any kind. Sweaters, bags, blankets, shawls, you name it. If you aren't sure about something, I've found that the best way to learn is to just jump in and do it. Try that new stitch, or the shape you thought was too hard. Follow the directions and see what happened — you'll probably be pleasantly surprised.
I genuinely hope that this series has helped you learn to crochet. It's definitely been useful for me to write it — I know I've learned a lot over the past couple of months. Learning to crochet was my New Years resolution, and for the first time in many years, I actually fulfilled it!
These posts aren't going anywhere, so if you ever need a refresher, just pull them up and read! And if you need even more help, our Learn section has instructions on many crochet techniques as well.
Thanks so much for being a part of this series and learning with me. You've got a whole lifetime of crocheting ahead of you, so go forth and do it. There are always new projects to try and new stitches to learn. Get creative, and most of all, have fun!


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Q&A: Courtney Hunt
EmptyCourtney Hunt gave up law school to pursue a film degree, then spent a decade researching the subject matter that became her breakthrough immigration drama "Frozen River." Made in 24 days in Plattsburgh, N.Y., with funding from friends and her husband's business associates, the film was snapped up by Sony Pictures Classics at last year's Sundance and has since racked up six Spirit nominations and Oscar noms for Hunt (original screenplay) and Melissa Leo (actress). She recently talked with THR's Matthew Belloni.
The Hollywood Reporter: When was the moment you realized this film might actually find an audience?
Courtney Hunt: At Sundance, there were maybe 250 or 500 people at the Racquet Club and we saw people were engaged. We had never screened it in front of a big audience. We'd only shown it to five people, all of whom we knew, so, you know, that's not exactly an impartial group.
THR: Quentin Tarantino was an early fan of the film.
Hunt: He was on the Sundance jury. He liked it a lot and he gave me the Grand Jury Prize. We talked about it. It reminded him of when he was growing up. He made a kind of connection with his own life.
THR: There is the memorable image in the film of the women driving across the river. How much did that image stamp your creative process?
Hunt: It was the perpetual image that guided every single take. Every take led to what was going to happen on that river and what that river meant.
THR: Does it feel a little weird to be going up against studio specialty releases?
Hunt: Yeah, I think the definition of indie has gotten very broad. But I still believe that a good movie can pop up anywhere.
THR: Do independent filmmakers who have had a modicum of success have a responsibility to the independent community to help nurture new voices?
Hunt: You mean like what Quentin Tarantino did? Yes, I do. It's just a matter of not being so self-involved that you can't stand up and say, "That's a good movie." If we could have more people like Marcia Gay Harden, who just stood up and said "I love it. Period." She was on my jury, Sandra Oh was on my jury, Mary Harron was on my jury. And they were all amazing and very vocal about their feelings about the film. And that's just generous and good. I would definitely do that for somebody else in a heartbeat.