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Thread: 8.5 or bigger, wall of fame
- 11-11-2012 #191
Yeah Sperminator, I can understand where you are coming from but BigO had his heart in the right place with this thread. He just wanted to prove that cocks above the measurements of 8.5" are few and far between. This thread has certainly made me feel better. It just showed me that there are are a lot of bs measurements on this website, intentional and unintentional. I quite enjoyed this thread. Thanks BigO and I believe your point was proved well.
For me I never paid much attention to the title of the thread. There will always be guys impressed by big dicks so you will always have guys stroking egos...just a part of life.Start : BPEL 6.4" x MEG 4.75"
Latest : BPEL 7.0" x MEG 5.00"
Short Term Goal : BPEL 7.5" x MEG 5.25"
Long Term Goal : BPEL 8" x MEG 6"
- 11-11-2012 #192
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This thread probably stemmed from the creation of two or three threads a few days ago which complained about users "boasting" or dropping large stats on a regular basis. Most of these claims are probably lies, as evidenced by the scarcity of actual measured pics, and this thread highlights the fact that these huge sizes are in fact rare.
If you want a thread about impressive gains, go to the "top performers" thread.
This thread's purpose is to destroy the warped perception that huge dicks are everywhere! People lie, in real life, and on the internet, and often in real life it's a case of women guesstimating or being told that their guy is 8" and believing him.
- 11-11-2012 #193
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Thank you Samurai and Pad, you two explained my intent better than I did and alot of this was inspired by threads over the last week or so. Even in this thread there have been a few shady pics. I exlained that they need to be bone pressed legitimate measurements with a ruler or a method that clearly shows a real measuremet.
I am not going to metion names of bad or deceptive measurements in this thread, I dont need to, we all no who made them. There are 4 guys in this thread that have measurements that meet the requirements. One that did not meet them really proved one fellow to be quite a bit shorter than he has bee claiming but he still had excuses and it just goes to show what some guys will do, we are not stupid here at the gym.
Guys will say they dont have a ruler or that they are camera shy, funny how they are only shy with a ruler in the right place, proud as hell with anythig else but with a ruler all of a sudden they need an excuse.
I will not say that all of the bogus picture guys are lying but truth be told, I am 7.25 ( 7.375 on great days ) by 6 and I would venture to say that I believe I am as big or bigger than most of the bogus picture guys. This thread also gives much credit to what ThomasJohnThomas has bee saying for quite some time, angles can change it all.
Some have all the time to defend thier shitty pics and there excuses but it would take less time to grab a ruler or even a tape measure and measure like Stan did but they dont, they cant because they delude themselves, a couple of these guys are flat out busted, busted big time and they will still use thier excuse. the truth is they are no where near 8.5, not even close, not even 8. The funniest thig is that those guys are still well hung but they still insist on lying.
To those fellows, I say get pissed about what I have just said, get mad and lash out but get mad at yourselves because we didnt make you guys liars, those guys did that all by themselves, we just caught you.
What real man doest have a tape measure or a ruler i the first place, probably cant operate a hammer or a screw driver and that is shamefull too!
Edit: All of the bogus picture guys, I chaged my mind, you are lying, to us and yourselves. I can put a ruler on the side of my dork and the I am 8 inches too!
Last edited by BigO; 11-11-2012 at 11:39 AM.Going an inch and 1/2 deeper than before
- 11-11-2012 #194
Okay, I understand the intent of this thread now and now I get where everyone's coming from I was a bit shocked about the popularity of this thread when a lot of newbies come here asking if their dick size is average or not. The pain they must feel when others are praising huge dick pictures here made me a bit mad. But the thread is to point out there really aren't that much 8+'ers around I'm glad now.
I apoligize for overreacting!
- 11-11-2012 #195
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After reading what you were posting it was clear to see what you were stading up for, no apology required Spermy, your opinion is always important and your views are always appreciated.
That is why you are the SperminatorGoing an inch and 1/2 deeper than before
- 11-11-2012 #196
- 11-11-2012 #197
I hope to be able to post her legitimately later in life.
My goal is for 9" NBPEL.
To all those who rare actually 8.5 or above congrats. Hopefully it's a blessing and not a curse.
To those who want to be, just be patient and do your PE with care. Keep it up.... so to speak!
- 11-11-2012 #198
Errr... is it just me or has Break's validated pic just vanished?Started May 2012
BPEL +1"11/32 (34mm)
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- 11-11-2012 #199
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I've tried to take a couple of deceptive unmeasured dick pics. Bear in mind i'm on a decon break and i think i've lost some length on this decon, so i guess i'm around 6.8 BPEL and i guestimate my lousy NBP is around 5.5" at present.
These two upcoming deceptive pics make me look bigger than i actually am because i've really pushed down on my balls which means you can see some of my inner dick in the photos + i've took the pics from a flattering angle + my web camera is crap and the pics are blurry.
Again bear in mind i'm only around 5.5 NBP. Now i think the first pic make me look pretty big and the second sideview pic make me look like a big dick guy with a huge girth. But i'm not.
So Bigo is right because guys shouldn't always believe what they are told because pics alone can be deceptive. For example if i was a new guy i'm sure with these pics i could falsely convince some guys that i'm a big dicked guy when obviously i'm not.
PS: And wtf i've just looked at my pics and my dick bananas to the left and it also curves and bananas upwards (hows that possible). And i always wondered why the underside of my dick measured over an inch longer than my correct dick size but from my sideview pic it's pretty obvious why (there's more surface). And for official measurements i always measure from the top.
Extra PS: Can i point out that the pics are also deceptive because in the pics it looks like i've got a crap out of shape body but actually i'm buff.
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FORT MYERS, FLA. -- When you win a batting title by age 23, you quickly run out of people you can turn to for advice. What surprises -- and adjustments -- await Joe Mauer after a season that saw him hit .347 and become the first catcher to claim the American League batting crown? Nobody really knows. And who's he going to ask? Since the start of World War II, only 15 players have won batting titles by age 23 -- a list that includes Ted Williams (left), Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Stan Musial and George Brett. Mauer, who turns 24 on April 19, enters his fourth season with the Twins facing ever- growing expectations. With a new, four-year, $33 million contract, he'll be asked to prove last season was the norm, not an exception. That's a lot to handle, so for some perspective, we caught up with three hitters who can actually relate. Tony Gwynn (right), Rod Carew and Tony Oliva (above) combined to win 18 batting titles. They shared their experiences and gave their thoughts on Mauer's evolution as a hitter.
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Mauer has the advantage of returning to a lineup that stayed largely intact. He should have Luis Castillo and Nick Punto batting in front of him, with Michael Cuddyer, Justin Morneau and Torii Hunter behind him.
Like Gwynn, however, Mauer set the bar very high last year. He threatened the .400 mark into July and held off both Derek Jeter and Robinson Cano to claim the title on the season's final day.
In 1985, Gwynn's average was under .300 into June. What can Mauer expect if his average takes a similar dip?
"I was reading the paper every day, listening to what everyone was saying," Gwynn said. "I learned you can't do that. The only way to keep people off your back is just go out there and be productive."
Gwynn finished his career with 3,141 hits, becoming a first-ballot Hall of Famer. He's in his sixth year as San Diego State's head baseball coach, so he can appreciate Mauer's development as a young hitter.
"His balance at the plate is really good," Gwynn said. "As a coach, I talk to my guys all the time about being balanced. You get into a balanced position, you can hit anything anywhere. He's a tall guy to begin with, but you can see he's got his legs under him.
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Will a batting title stunt Mauer's growth as a power hitter?
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The next year, he won another batting title, hitting .321, but a knuckle injury limited him to 16 home runs. He settled in as a steady hitter who averaged 21.5 home runs over his next six seasons, at a time long before baseball's home run explosion.
Oliva was a much different hitter than Mauer, more of a free swinger famous for throwing his bat at pitches and still getting hits.
"[Mauer] doesn't have to do that," Oliva said. "He's able to take those tough pitches [for] balls. I swing at a lot of balls -- and hit it. I think the lower the better, and when it was low, I smoked those balls.
"So we're different. They tried to make adjustments. They try to make good pitches to you. But when you're a good hitter, it doesn't matter."
Mauer's 6-5 frame and his rare ability to make consistently solid contact leave people drooling over his power potential. But after hitting nine home runs in 2005, his total jumped to just 13 last season.
"Remember, he's only 23 years old," Oliva said. "He's going to get a little stronger. He's going to get a little smarter.
"It's very hard to do better than he did last year. But I think he'll be able to hit more home runs, with time."
Mauer said he realizes there are certain counts (2-0, 3-1, etc.) when he should look for a certain pitch in a certain zone and try to crush it.
In Wednesday's spring opener against Boston, Mauer launched a 2-1 fastball from Julian Tavarez over the left field wall for a three-run homer. It was an opposite-field blast that showed just how powerful Mauer can be. He hit balls just like it last season, but perhaps this one was an omen.
"I found out when I try to do something more, I just get into bad habits," Mauer said. "I'm not really trying to do anything different. The more times you see guys, the better idea you have, and you might know when to take a chance.
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Total batting titles: seven
First: 1969, at age 23
Second: 1972, at age 26
Last: 1978, at age 32
What are the keys as Mauer looks to sustain last year's success?
"I never went into spring training saying I'm going to lead the league this year," Carew said. "I just tried to get as many base hits as I could. You have to be greedy. When you get two, you want three. You get three, you want four. You get four, if you get a fifth at-bat, you want to get five."
Carew was a magician with the bat in his hands. Like Gwynn, he could hit home runs, but he never became preoccupied with power.
Still, Carew can see power becoming a bigger part of Mauer's game. He likened him to Garret Anderson, who hit .321 with 16 home runs and 69 RBI as a rookie for the Angels in 1995.
By 2003, Anderson was an MVP, batting .315 with 29 homers and 116 RBI.
"He's the same size as Garret, and the thing to me is they both learned how to hit the ball hard first," Carew said. "Garret went from there to driving the ball, and that's what Joe's going to do."
At TwinsFest, Mauer told Carew his spring training goal was to work on handling the inside pitch. Late last season, teams consistently pounded Mauer with fastballs on his hands. When he does strike out, it's often because he chases pitches inside. He also grounded into 24 double plays last year, 15 more than in 2005.
"I'd say right now, I probably feel more comfortable with the ball out over the plate," Mauer said. "But if they come inside, I feel pretty good, too. That's the thing: You just want to make sure you're a well-balanced hitter, and that's what I'm trying to be."
As a catcher, wear-and-tear is a serious factor, too. By September, Mauer's whole body ached. He had bone bruises on two of his left fingers (from his glove hand) and it robbed him of some bat speed. Earlier in the year, Mauer's hands felt great.
"The kid can hit," Carew said. "I mean, he can hit. And what I really like about him is he's very quiet at the plate. [Justin] Morneau is the same way. You don't find them jumping at the ball. They're always nice and easy, nice and smooth.
"The reason he's able to do that is he uses his hands real well. His hands are the key to what he does at the plate. If your hands hurt, it's tough. You can hurt anyplace else, but if your hands hurt, sometimes it's going to be a struggle."
In some ways, Mauer will always be measured against his .347 average from last year. Will he be satisfied if that's the only batting title he ever wins?
"That's something that nobody can ever take away from you," he said. "I'd be content with that. But I'm just trying to get better and better, you know. Let's see what happens. I'm just starting out."
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The Turkey flagged RoRo SAFFET BEY ran hard aground at a full speed of 16 knots around midnight Saturday morning, on the west side of the natural harbor of Prophet Elias, Lakonias, Greece. The grounding caused a deafening noise that woke nearby residents.
22 crew members were aboard at the time but no reports of injury or oil are reported. The amount of hull damage is unknown.
The cause of the incident is also unknown but the AIS track suggests she missed a turn while rounding the southern Greek island of Kythira.
The Saffet Bay is a RoRo ship owned, operated and registered in Turkey. She is classed by Lloyd's Register, has a deadweight of 14107 tonnes, a length of 537ft (163.81m) and was built in 1987. The gross tonnage is 19689.


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Although the term 'weed' is subjective, it is usually applied to invasive plants that compete with the grass for space to grow – clover and dandelions, coarse-leaved grasses, daisies and buttercups are just some examples.
Early identification and prompt removal can alleviate large-scale problems. This can be as simple as following a yearly lawn maintenance plan. The season starts with spring and summer care but autumn care is particularly important.
There are several ways lawn weeds are often noticed:
Lawn weeds establish because they survive close, regular mowing. They spread by seed or creeping stems, and are usually problematic where the grass is sparse.
First, consider whether you wish to control the weeds using non-chemical means, such as digging out. Where these methods are not feasible, chemical controls may be needed. Choose a weedkiller that is most appropriate for that purpose by reading the label carefully before buying or using.
There are a number of non-chemical options to try first;
Lawn weedkillers may be needed where many weeds have established. When buying a lawn weedkiller, check the label to find out if it will work on the weeds in your turf.
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The assignment for this past week in the year of loving ourselves fearlessly was to Make a Not-To-Do List. j was inspired for the assignment for this week by Danielle Laporte, who says that when we strive to do what we really want (love, are passionate about), the things we decide NOT to do are sometimes just as important as the things we decide to start or continue doing.
My boyfriend and I went on a trip to the Romanian seaside during our annual leave. It was sooo good to finally have a vacation! I said this assignment came in very handy, and that I'd write my list as soon as we arrived.
However, after turning on Skype for a few minutes on the second day of my annual leave, I was forced into staying online and sending some work e-mails/waiting for replies. The what I thought would be a few minutes turned into about an hour and a half! I was so frustrated about it, I decided to write my Not-To-Do List immediately.
So here it is, my vacation Not-To-Do List:
- Don't check work e-mail
- Don't turn on Skype
- Don't check e-mail except twice a day
- Don't get upset with Pixel for being stressed out (we took him with us)
- Don't spend more than ten minutes on Instagram or playing Ice Age Village
- Don't get upset for some vacation plans (visiting something, staying up late, going for a walk) not working out
- Don't stay up too late, reading
As you know, I'm currently reading Gretchen Rubin's book, "Better than before". In it, and on her blog, too, she talks about how she makes a list of the things she keeps putting off, and doing them during what she named Power Hour. Power Hour is an hours time to accomplish those one-time tasks that weigh on our mind, but could be—and probably already have been—indefinitely postponed.
While I didn't really get these things done during only an hour, here's what I included on my list of things to get done before hitting the road:
- Update Windows
- Finish two sewing projects (one finished, the other is half-done since it needs more supplies)
- Clear cobwebs from corners
- Place unused blankets and pillows into underbed storage bags
- Rearrange books on the nightstand
- Take summer clothes to mom's, bring back fall clothes
- Clean "50 books to read before you die" stainless steel bookmark
- Sharpen pencil eyeliners
The assignment for Week 40 is to Start a New Practice.
Ever since watching Matt Cutts's TED talk "Try Something New for 30 Days," j has been enamored with the idea of changing your life incrementally, one small, sustainable habit at a time. "As Matt says, you can add something to your life (biking to work each day) or you can take something out (smoking); the key is that it's small enough for you to truly get the feel of it in one week."
I think this pairs well with my reading "Better than before"; let's see what practice I'll start.
How was your week? Did you write a Not-To-Do List? What was on it? In case you haven't written one already, feel free to share a few items off it below in the comments. I'd love to know what the things you could stop to make room for more self-love are in your world.
And of course, feel free to share a Power Hour list, too! I'm really interested in what you guys put off doing and how similar our lists might be.
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Newcastle United are reportedly considering a move for Andros Townsend.
The winger left the club last summer and joined Crystal Palace in a £13million move.
But Townsend has struggled for form at Selhurst Park this season.
READ MORE: Rafa Benitez reacts after Newcastle lose THREE players to injury
And the Daily Mail report that United manager Rafa Benitez – who looking to strengthen his midfield options in this month's transfer window – is weighing up a move for the 25-year-old.
Benitez was disappointed to lose Townsend, who impressed in the latter months of last season following his January move from Tottenham Hotspur.
Newcastle are top of the Championship after yesterday's 2-1 win over Brentford at Griffin Park.
Palace, meanwhile, are battling to stay in the Premier League under new manager Sam Allardyce, who succeeded the sacked Alan Pardew last month.


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BBC Sport - Italy win Olympic 2012 men's team archery final
London 2012: Italy win men's team final
- From the section Olympics
Italy beat United States by a single point to win archery team Olympic gold in dramatic fashion at Lord's.
Michele Frangilli, Marco Galiazzo and Mauro Nespoli built up a four-point lead, but the US hit back to halve the halfway deficit entering the last end.
The US then set Italy a target of 219 and with their final arrow the Italians scored the 10 they needed for victory.
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Broken Crayons Still Color!
Please remember this if you're struggling with your health, finances, family issues, a painful loss, and you feel broken, discouraged or hopeless this Christmas. You may be broken-hearted, have a broken spirit, a broken family, your body, mind- even your life- feels crushed and in pieces. Only God can pick up the shattered pieces and mend your hurt. And He will- gently, with love, and faithfully each day, if you place your hope and trust in Him.
Your life still has meaning and purpose. Your mind and body still belong to God- you are His child, His beloved. And He cares for you deeply. No matter what you're going through right now, you still have much to experience, to learn, to find joy in, and to share, as you color the world with the beautiful things God has placed inside you.
Don't lose hope, my Friend. Hold on to it like a treasured keepsake. Draw near to Jesus and He will draw near to you and lift you up. The world needs your spirit and your vibrance. So don't give up! Broken crayons still color!
May God bless You and Lift You Up!
Psalm 34:18 "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Psalm 55:22 "Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved."
Psalm 92:12-14 "But the godly will flourish like palm trees and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon. For they are transplanted to the LORD's own house. They flourish in the courts of our God. Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green. They will declare, "The LORD is just! He is my rock!"
Lamentations 3:22-24 "Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, 'The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.'"
Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Though our Lord Jesus was broken for you and me, His life was restored and has touched untold millions with His love, grace and hope. Today we find refuge, healing, strength and peace in Him!
Isaiah 40:31 "But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Zephaniah 3:17 "For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty Savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs."


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Soon I will have two identical 120GB IDE HDs in my FBSD 4.10 system. One is to be basically a backup drive. Can I write a MBR to the second HD and then swap cables when I want to boot/run the system from the backup HD, assuming I've used pax or dump to make the file systems identical? The "normal" configuration will be both drives installed, but I would like to be able to swap the cables (or change the boot sequence in the BIOS) and boot off of the second HD.
Both drives will be "masters" on different IDE controllers. There will be no other operating system on the computer, but in the future I hope to use samba to copy files in and out to Windows XP Pro computers on my LAN. Jay O'Brien _______________________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"


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The monthly balance of participating member's accounts are rounded up to the nearest dollar. That extra change goes to a benevolent fund that will assist organizations and goodwill missions in and around Broad River's service area. The program is voluntary and members can easily opt-out at any time by contacting the Broad River office.
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Millions of people undertake California driver's ED almost every year and yet, there are still thousands who believe it's unnecessary. The truth is if you want to learn to drive and become a qualified driver then drivers ED is a must. You cannot go far without proper education and that goes the same with driving. There is real talent and skill to driving and many of us aren't born with it so it must be honed and learned in an affected manner. The following are four reasons why drivers ED are important.
A Good Starting Platform for Inexperienced Learners
If you know very little about driving, it's wise to look into CA drivers ED. This is the one area that you know requires a lot of skill behind the wheel and a lot of careful thinking too. Your homes behind the wheel must be sharp in order to avoid potential dangerous situations on the road. However, students of all ages can find drivers ED to be the right platform to begin with. This gives them the confidence to get behind a wheel and to learn in a manner which works for them. Find out more in this site : http://igottadrive.com
A Safe Environment
California driver's ED can be a great option for almost every learner driver today. When you opt for driving lessons you know you are being taken care of by a professional driving instructor. This means they have taught hundreds of students before you and understand it requires patience in order to learn. Most students can feel at ease when they learn to drive with driver's ED. It's a wonderful tool ad something that is greatly required in today's society too. Too many people don't go through drivers ED and end up being a menace on the roads.
Not Overly Costly
Surprisingly, private driving lessons can cost a fortune. Driving instructors can charge an endless amount for a few hours of practice time and those costs can soon add up. However, opting for professional drivers ED California doesn't have to be too costly. Most students are able to afford the prices which are great especially if driving students don't have a lot of money to spend. Also, the money is reasonable which means anyone can learn to be a safe driver.
Learn In Your Own Time
CA drivers ED isn't an overnight course, nor is it there for a few weeks and gone. This can become a good learning tool and the great thing about it is that students can learn when they feel ready. It isn't about getting out onto the open road for an hour and then sending the student off by themselves. This is serious learning and something which has proven to be very useful in the past.
Drivers ED Made Easy
Learning to drive is not actually overly difficult because once you learn the basics, you are good to go. However, overcoming nerves is a challenge, especially when you hit the big open roads. That is why drivers are encouraged to take drivers ED classes and they aren't just for young, high school students, they are for people of all ages. CA drivers ED can be a great option to explore.


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I fell off my bike three times that summer. Never have I been the one to have a great sense of balance or coordination. Throughout the years, I was the girl who would run into walls and tripped over air. With all the crashes and falls, I never had more than a bruise or a slight scratch to show for it all and after each time I brushed it off and laughed. Falling down the steps never made me stop climbing them each day, or tripping over my feet did not stop me from walking. Each time I crashed my bike though, it was a different matter. I would stay away from the bike for weeks, weary that maybe if I tried to ride my bike again I would crash into another parked car or turn too sharp on a gravel covered sidewalk.
I believe in getting back up after you have fallen down. Let nothing stop you from standing back up, laughing at yourself and trying once again to succeed. No matter if the battle is with a repulsive 'tin can' on wheels or something far less trivial, stand back up, brush off the dirt and try again.
A month into summer vacation I was on good terms with my bike and I carefully rode the Arbys down the road. I made it safely to the restaurant; a relaxing haven filled with cool air and stable ground.
I left the restaurant, shake balanced unsteadily in one hand, determined to make it to my destination. We decided to take a short cut through the high school parking lot, riding over the brightly painted curbs and skipping the sidewalk. I felt confident now that I passed those small hurdles on my bike and pedaled quickly to catch up. Like all times before, my bike had other plans for me.
This was as close to flying, as I would ever come without aid from a plane. I plunged forward, straight towards the black top parking lot of the school. Upon impact with the gravel-covered lot, momentum was against me as I slid forward another few feet feeling my skin tear away until I stopped. Forgotten was the pain, as the shock of falling once again became clear. I swore under my breath as I sat up and looked at the mess my skin was in. I steadied myself, brushing off the dirt and stones, attempting to stand up and walk towards the office to call for someone to pick me up. There was no way I would be riding that revolting bicycle anywhere.
As the nurse poured peroxide onto my wounds, picking out the little rocks and stones wedged into abrasions; I was frustrated and angry. The pain shot up my arm and leg and I swore to myself I would never ride my bike again and I didn't- not for a while. It took me many weeks until the wounds and blisters had healed before I even reconsidered the idea of getting back up and riding. I respected my father and his first words to me after telling him my fears of falling again were wise and full of his usual wit, "You can't let the bike win." Eventually I rode my bike again, and I did crash several more times to this day, but it all is a part of life. Even if it has been ninety-nine times I've fallen off my bike, I know I just have to get back up for that one hundredth ride.
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Topic: Can you export just segments of a big project?
Hi there, I can't seem to find anything about this:
Say you have a 5-minute SoundSlides project. Is it possible to highlight just one minute of the sound and photos from your long, 5-minute project, then export it as it's own slideshow?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!


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Why You Should Consider the Nokia Lumia 800
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Released in 2011, the Nokia Lumia 800 is one of the first Windows Phones manufactured by the Finnish phone giant and Microsoft. This phone is expected to be a rival of Apple and Google's Android phones. The Nokia Lumia 800 has won the praises of the consumers because it is integrated with the latest Operating System from Microsoft, which is the Windows Phone 7.5 Mango. Nokia is now looking forward to trade on the familiarity of its brand to bring a whole new audience to the smart phone market. Aside from this, the Nokia Lumia 800 deals boast the phone's sleek and slim design to provide comfort for the user's hand while using it. With the rise in its popularity, many Nokia Lumia 800 deals became a top choice among consumers in the market.
People who want the latest Windows Phone with social networking made easy and fast web browsing should take time shopping around at various Nokia Lumia 800 deals providers. Take the Nokia Lumia 800 deals out of the box and spend a few minutes holding it in your hand. With its sleek design, this phone is smooth and light weight. It is easy to slip into a pocket or bag with no awkward bulkiness. The users can also notice how the Nokia Lumia 800's screen sites closer to its edges. Thus, it makes it simpler to swipe and tap on the 3.7-inch AMOLED multi-touch screen. For people who want to stay in touch with their social networking will surely love the apps for their favourite social network sites like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Windows Live, and so on. With Windows 7.5, people can just go beyond checking on and updating their social accounts using these apps. The Lumia 800 basically gives users their updates in one place, including texts, emails, and instant messaging whenever they tap on a contact.
The Nokia Lumia 800 deals boast the phone's online browsing experience that it can provide to its users. As a Windows Phone, it is no surprise that the users can browse like they will on a PC with Internet Explorer. The most visited websites should take no longer to reach on a smart phone. It has an Internet Explorer 9 already built in the Nokia Lumia 800. Surely, people will love the speed at which they can get to new stories, check out websites, and a lot of things online. Look for Nokia Lumia 800 deals to have a whole new kind of online browsing experience on a smart phone. Thanks to the phone's powerful 1.4 GHz processor that can speed up browsing and run a lot of applications at the same time.
In choosing for the best Nokia Lumia 800 deals, consumers need to take into consideration what they really need for a phone and its uses. Those who are fonder of texting than making calls should consider on Nokia Lumia 800 deals that offer unlimited text plans. And the same thing goes for people who make a lot of calls and Internet browsing should select Nokia Lumia 800 deals that offer free/cheap call and data service plans. Nokia Lumia 800 deals can be found at many online or in-store mobile phones providers.


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Business,Director of Business DevelopmentService Master CleanBloomington, firstname.lastname@example.com
What do you do in your current job and what do you enjoy about it?I oversee a team of Business Development Consultants that is responsible for the development of 200 franchisees across six states. I love helping both my team and the franchisees we support to grow and develop, and I also love the diversity of working with everything from small start-up businesses to ones that do over $20 million in annual revenue.
How did your Judson experience influence you professionally? What were your favorite parts of being a Judson student?Judson shaped my career. The skilled and caring professors that took time to meet me where I was and challenged me to be better helped get me where I am today. Thanks to Dr. Alden and Prof. Stahr, I was able to get an internship with ServiceMaster and, 11 years later, I am now a director in the organization responsible for overseeing $120 million in annual revenue. Prof. Stahr took time to build a relationship with me that I still value to this day. I look back with fond memories of my experience at Judson.
What are the strengths of your major/program at Judson?One of Judson's greatest strengths is that the professors have real world experience and not just textbook knowledge. They are professors with passion and care for their students. The business program is well rounded and more than prepared me to make the leap into my career.
What advice can you give to current and prospective students about their time at Judson?Trust your professors. They care about your well-being, and above all, work hard – it does make a difference.
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Last month, we got a pair of reflective mudflaps from Rainy Day Biking. They come in red or white.
They're not just reflective, though. They use engineering-grade prismatic reflective material. It's the same stuff used on emergency vehicles and high-quality road signs!
A front mudflap keeps road grime away from your feet and downtube. The closer to the ground it reaches, the better it works. On the rear wheel, a mudflap dramatically decreases the "rooster tail" effect. This is mostly a courtesy to those who may happen to be riding behind you, but with these mudflaps, you're also giving a highly visible clue to your place on the road. These mudflaps shine like daylight.
I mounted them to the Planet Bike Cascadia fenders on my daily commuter. Admittedly, these fenders already have integrated mudflaps, but I've had several other pairs of flapless fenders. I bolted the front mudflap to the outside of the stock one, because the stock one is so long it would almost completely obscure the reflective material. I found that mounting it this way allows the reflective mudflap to move around a bit. During my testing, I drilled a second hole and added another bolt to hold it sturdily into place.
I mounted the rear mudflap in the recommended way, inside the fender (and inside the rear mudflap, on my bike) which resulted in a much sturdier mounting due to the way the internal curvature of the fender grips the new mudflap.
To test, I even whipped out my cheap camera phone, which features a tiny, dim LED as a "flash". This dim light was more than enough to completely wash out the photo. To the right, you can also see the reflective piping of my seat wedge.
I also leaned my bike up against a sign in my parking lot and hit it with my car's low-beams from about 100 yards. They light up just as bright as my PlanetBike SuperFlash tail light, but cover much more area. Reflective material shouldn't be used in place of proper lighting, but every bit helps. These, combined with my reflective vest, SuperFlash and FlashBak safety light makes for a bike that's really difficult to ignore.


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My "Amateur Apps" presentation was a big hit at the #hamr club meeting last night. Its available for anyone to use.http://t.co/VRd0PLIf
This looks like a good presentation. I might suggest that we give it at our club.
Shortwave QSL Cards – Pirate & Clandestine Radio #pirateradiouploaded to flickr mostly 1990's erahttp://t.co/X66OZx9T
SWL QSL card fun
Woo-Hoo! 275,000 views on my little YouTube channel about ham radio, electronics and test & measurement.http://www.youtube.com/user/w2aew
Alan does great videos.
The post From my Twitter feed: ham radio apps, pirate radio QSLs, and more appeared first on KB6NU's Ham Radio Blog.


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At White Fields we take community seriously.
The City is our website where our church can meet online throughout the week to share news, needs, prayer requests or events.
Community Groups are gatherings that take place in various neighborhoods and towns, with people getting together to do life and grow together.
There are great things going on at White Fields; see how you might get connected!
This Week's Bulletin is everything in the Sunday bulletin and more. Within the bulletin, the pastor's notes and read ahead will help you prepare for the upcoming Sunday.


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Helping to inform and inspire young people
Creative Digital Careers is an exciting project, funded through the European Social Fund. Led by New City College, it is one of 12 such projects commissioned by the Greater London Authority. Working with five schools in East London, we are supporting young people to have a greater understanding - and better access to, the numerous and varied creative and digital roles on their doorstep.
Check out our exciting projects that employers and students are taking part in.
The purpose of this pilot is to encourage participants to explore the uses of emerging technologies to benefit the lives of socially excluded groups (learning disability, autism, older people etc).View Project
Bringing young people from schools in Newham and Waltham Forest together with creative employers, this project develops labour market information (LMI) knowledge, skills and insights. Young people work on a live brief to research and design an infographic to inform and advise other local young people, parents, careers advisors and teachers about emerging career opportunities in the creative industries.View Project
Cyber Security is a huge growth sector, with not enough skilled candidates to fill the job market. Our aim is to introduce students to cyber security and give them the skills, knowledge, platforms and networks they need to enter the sector.View Project
Chobham Academy Students get great work experience at KBM TR
As part of the Careers Cluster project, Chobham Academy students were successfully placed at KBM Training and Recruitment for a two-week work placement.More
Cracking the Tech Careers Code
Central Careers Hub delivered a really informative CPD session, entitled Cracking the Tech Careers Code, to teachers involved in the Creative and Digital Careers project.More
New City College awarded Project Oracle's Standard of Evidence Certificate
New City College awarded Project Oracle's Standard of Evidence Certificate, for their work on the Creative Digital Careers project.More
East London Digital Club
New City College is launching the first ever East London Digital Club, aimed at 11-18 year olds. Young people will get an introduction to a range of digital skills directly from employers.More
Creative Digital Careers Event
An exciting, interactive event aimed at young people, parents and key careers influencers.More


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When I think sneakers balance is not the first thing that comes to mind. However Boston based New Balance is out to change that with their New Balance 365 Project. Launched Monday, New Balance 365 is a collection of 365 short films that post live each morning to NewBalance365.com. The films are directed by Jesper Kouthoofd, a Swedish director who has done spots for Ikea, H&M and Volvo to name a few, and will feature a New Balance silhouette from the spring/summer 2010 collection in addition to exploring the idea of balance. Today's 20 second short shows two men, one with a really long beard and the other with Rapunzel like locks wearing the latest sneakers in an effort to engage customers in way that goes well beyond your typical online shop. At the end of each clip, product info for the featured sneaker will be shown. In this day and age no new campaign is complete without an iPhone app, which is why New Balance 365 already has one, sorry Blackberry users.
To tap into those of us who are addicted to our iPhones, New Balance 365 will also be launching an alarm clock app that allows devoted fans to wake up to the balance. The alarm clock will wake you up with something new every day and will also allow users to view their sleep statistics and compare them with others around the world. I'm really not sure what "the balance" is nor do I know if comparing your sleep habits to random people around the globe is actually necessary, but I'm already downloading the app as I type.
The videos and iPhone app are all available now on the NewBalance365.com.
New Balance 365 preview video on YouTube
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Senate logjam complicates US efforts in Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate logjam over confirming ambassadors risks hampering U.S. efforts to contain an expanding Islamist urgency in Iraq, with several of President Barack Obama's nominees for the volatile Middle East unsure when they can get to work.
Obama announced his choice of a new ambassador to Iraq last month, and recently nominated envoys to Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and Turkey — key regional players Washington is counting on to combat Sunni extremists. But a distracted Senate is moving slowly to put the new Mideast team in place, its attention focused largely on judicial appointees and politically driven votes over everything from student loans to unemployment insurance as lawmakers gear up for November elections.
The prolonged transition in embassies across the region could compound the difficulty facing the United States as it seeks to stem the advance of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. The al-Qaida splinter group has expanded from its base in Syria, taking Mosul, Iraq's second-largest city, and vowing to march on Baghdad.
"No nation can listen to us if we are not present to speak," said Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J. Since he became chairman 16 months ago, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved 129 nominations. The full Senate still hasn't confirmed a third of those nominees.
The delays haven't concerned objections to the nominees' credentials. Rather, the long waits appear the product of Senate fallout from a decision by the Democratic majority last year to eliminate a 60-vote filibuster threshold for most judiciary nominees. Ambassadorial confirmations have slowed to a crawl since, averaging about one a week as the administration and Senate Democratic and Republican leaders wrangle over whom to put to a vote and when.
The Foreign Relations Committee is likely to advance the nominations of career diplomats Stuart Jones for Iraq, Robert Beecroft for Egypt and Dana Smith for Qatar next week, but it's unclear how quickly that will translate into action by the full Senate.
Jordan nominee Alice Wells cleared the committee unanimously on May 20 but hasn't been confirmed. Douglas Silliman also faced no Republican opposition in committee yet has been waiting almost 200 days ago to become ambassador to Kuwait. It took months for the current ambassadors to Saudi Arabia and Yemen to take up their posts. The top U.S. diplomat for the entire Middle East, Anne Patterson, faced a similar wait before the being overwhelmingly confirmed in December.
Beyond the Mideast, the Senate ended a 10-month wait for a new ambassador to the U.N. culture and education agency last week. The U.S. has had no ambassador in Russia since February.
"We're talking about the U.S. representative to a country," said Adam Ereli, a former U.S. ambassador to Bahrain. "That may not mean a lot in Congress. But that means a lot for that country. If there is no ambassador there, there is no one that government is going to give the time of day to."
Although communications advances have made direct diplomacy between governments easier, ambassadors play a key role. Their status facilitates high-level audiences with top officials and local leaders that lower-level diplomats may not be afforded.
Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of State John Kerry have conducted the most high-profile diplomacy with Iraq and neighboring governments on counterterrorism strategy. U.S. military leaders have spoken daily to Iraqi counterparts. But the State Department has regularly stressed how diplomats on the ground, led by ambassadors, form the front line in establishing relationships with foreign leaders and advancing U.S. security and economic interests.
In Baghdad, Beecroft, the ambassador to Iraq since 2011, is staying on at the embassy until the Senate approves either his replacement or his proposed move to Cairo. He returned to the Iraqi capital this weekend after attending a confirmation hearing in the Capitol last week.


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Grateful Dead
Documenting The Dead: The Steve Brown Collection
By Nicholas Meriwether
The Steve Brown Collection
On March 3, 1968, a young Navy midshipman showed up on Haight Street, one of several thousand people who had heard that the Grateful Dead were going to play a free concert that afternoon. He was the only one to bring a tape recorder, however: a big, heavy Uher reel-to-reel, with its own battery pack and microphone. The four songs that he recorded are a part of Grateful Dead history, along with a wonderful picture he snapped of Jerry, taken as Garcia was walking up the street with his guitar, surrounded by well-wishers and fans. When Garcia died, that picture was the one chosen for the cover of the band's official newsletter, the Grateful Dead Almanac.
Fig. 1. Grateful Dead Almanac, 1995. Photo by Steve Brown.
Steve Brown was the name of the midshipman, and five years later he went to work with the band he recorded that afternoon. Brown's story is fascinating, and his papers, donated to UC Santa Cruz in 2014, form an important supporting collection in the Grateful Dead Archive. His tenure with the band coincided with a critical time in their history, and Brown's contributions were myriad, significant, and wonderfully representative. As a result, the collection he amassed provides a vital window on the Grateful Dead, both as a working band and as a business; and as an archive, his papers provide an illuminating snapshot of the issues that make the Grateful Dead Archive such a complex and compelling set of interlinked collections, on so many levels.
Brown's archive comprises three boxes of papers, with a few photographs and pieces of ephemera. It documents the range of roles Brown played, from Deadhead to employee to alumnus, but always participant, from the young photographer and recording engineer who captured historic moments of the band in the 1960s to the indefatigable staffer of the 1970s who worked on Mars Hotel and The Grateful Dead Movie to the professional videographer who went on to produce seminal documentary films of the 1974 European tour, the 1995 Jerry Garcia Memorial, and more.
All of the collections in the Dead Archive speak to the community ethos that birthed the band and that they in turn promulgated, but Brown's papers provide a particularly clear expression of that ideal: how the idea, and the reality, of community unifies the Archive, knitting together all of its collections across subject and object, eliding intellectual and theoretical boundaries the way the Dead did with the genres informing their music. At heart, Brown's papers reveal the power as well as the many facets of community, demonstrating not just membership but also the more gossamer qualities of goodwill, stewardship, loyalty, and belief in legacy, the quality an archive manifests most strongly. As archivists continue to debate the theoretical implications of community archives, the ways that collections like Brown's fit in with the broader Grateful Dead Archive provide an intriguing case study for how those theories play out in a real world setting.
For fans and scholars, however, it is Brown's work with the Dead that commands attention. His papers tell us much about the Dead's organization and how they worked, as artists and as a business. At heart, Brown's story shows how porous the line between band and fan could be - - as so many discovered. He first approached the band in 1972, after hearing that they were considering starting their own record company, and went to work for them in 1973, staying for several years in a variety of capacities until he left in 1978.
Figs. 2, 3. Steve Brown, Recording Notes, Mars Hotel sessions, Apr. 29, 1974. CBS Records Session Data Sheet, Mars Hotel sessions, Apr. 20, 1974.
His positions gave him a bird's-eye view of the band's work. That is one of the greatest strengths of his collection: it provides a level of detail often missing from the band's own papers. The Archive has no documentation of their work in the studio as granular as Brown's, for example. His papers allow us to reconstruct the recording of Mars Hotel, with detailed notes on what was recorded and a paper trail that reveals how songs and tracks evolved over the sessions. All of these provide much-needed historical facts, but they also speak to the precision, focus, and discipline the band brought to bear on their studio work.
Likewise, Brown's role in The Grateful Dead Movie casts considerable light on that project, from his outline of the film to his wonderfully evocative sketch of the concentric circles of its subject, from magic and music on out into culture, that persuaded Garcia to give Brown a central role in the project.
Figs. 4, 5. Steve Brown, Grateful Dead Movie Outline. Steve Brown, Grateful Dead Movie Concept.
What emerges from the welter of those details are deeper insights into the Dead's extraordinary creative process, along with the crushing mundanities that surrounded it, from deadline pressures to studio costs, and all of the agonizing technicalities governing album recording and movie making. Scholars may wish for that kind of detail for every one of the band's projects, but thanks to Brown, we have critical insights into how they worked on several high-profile projects, and the contexts that governed those efforts.
The Mars Hotel session work was one aspect of Brown's responsibilities for Grateful Dead Records and Round Records, the band's in-house companies headed by Ron Rakow. The record companies, and Rakow's tenure with the band's organization, are a pivotal era in the band's history, and Brown's perspective provides an important vantage on the turbulence, ambitiousness, and eventual demise of those ventures. Press releases, promotional efforts, even tracking sales were all tasks that Brown facilitated and shouldered. Years later, he wrote an account of those times, published in The Golden Road; a longer first draft is included in his papers.
Figs. 6, 7. Press release, Wake of the Flood, Oct. 15, 1973. Mars Hotel Sales, Sept. 30, 1974.
Brown's papers also illuminate a number of aspects of the Dead's touring operation, both before the hiatus and immediately after. Indeed, one of the important contributions of his collection is the way it shows how his work for Grateful Dead Records and Round Records fit into the band's emerging sense of their business before their mid-seventies break, and how that sensibility was refined after their return to touring in 1976. Even during the hiatus, Brown played a critical role in one of the Dead's few performances during that time: he was instrumental in setting up every aspect of the Bob Fried Memorial on June 17, 1975, including persuading the band to perform, having Bill Graham produce it, and handling all of the many details that made it a multi-artist success which raised desperately-needed funds for a fallen friend's family.
That event also demonstrates another vital dimension of Brown's archive. Like many in the Dead's organization, Brown played several roles - - and was given considerable latitude as well, as his leadership and organization of the Bob Fried Memorial reveals. His notes provide even greater insights: his acumen with promotion produced vital outreach efforts that not only maintained the band's human face with their fanbase as they played larger and larger venues, but also helped to foster the goodwill that sustained them during the hiatus. The letters from the band to Deadheads discussing their plans for the record companies attest to the closeness of that relationship, and the success of Brown's efforts.
Figs. 8, 9. Steve Brown, "Things That Expand"( Promotional Ideas). Grateful Dead Records, "Fellow Dead Heads" newsletter.
The multiplicity of the roles Brown played also speaks to the fluidity of his position, which shows an organization that not only values its personnel but by doing so allows it to pivot to meet challenges creatively, constructively, and successfully - - usually. That is another aspect of Brown's collection, for missteps and mistakes are a central part of the band's story. But the Dead's ability to rebound, to not allow those failures to destroy them artistically or commercially - - that is why the band has attracted the scrutiny of so many managers and business theorists. The band's success in business terms is compelling in part because it happened despite the setbacks they weathered. And as Brown's work for them shows, their ability to withstand failures that would have crippled most businesses - - or bands - - is in no small measure due to the thoughtful, committed collaborators they attracted, as well as to the open-minded porousness of the organization they built. Ultimately, the people the Dead attracted tell us much about what their organization valued: humor, intelligence, collegiality, commitment, creativity, and hard work.
At its broadest level, what the Steve Brown archive shows is the degree to which the band instilled a sense of historicity in those around them, from crew to staffers to family members to fans. So many of those understood that what they were experiencing was not only precious but significant: they felt the tug of history and collected as many bits and pieces of their time in the scene and with the band as they could. The collections they built reveal how a sense of shared legacy creates a very real kind of distributed archive: the intensely felt interest, the participatory emphasis, the long history - - these all combined to turn enthusiasts into collectors, and often into fine amateur historians as well. The value they recognized, and invested, in the artifacts of that experience - - and their urge to have that valuation, and participation, vindicated and legitimized - - are what will make it possible for us to eventually gather even the most esoteric and far-flung pieces of Grateful Dead history. As long as the history of the Grateful Dead phenomenon is valued, the bits and pieces of it will be preserved, and may find their way home to the Archive at last.
For many years, that valuation - - that sense of an honored, shared past - - was chiefly defined in the marketplace by poster collectors; now it extends to nearly every facet of Dead-related ephemera, from T-shirts to tickets to backstage passes to fan-made wares of every variety. But commercial value is another dimension of cultural heritage, and widespread interest is one of the basic bulwarks in preserving history, helping advocate for that coveted place in archives and museums, in classrooms and books. Brown understood that, and has participated in the collector's market, ensuring that some of the more evocative and appealing artifacts he collected and stewarded found homes with other thoughtful, conscientious aficionados. That kind of sharing is no less important than his generosity in donating his papers to the Archive: for young and fragile cultural movements, only if artifacts circulate can awareness expand and appreciation grow. Most of the great collections in museums and archives began with far-sighted collectors.
That describes Brown. His papers are far more intimate than just a fine collection, though. In large archival collections human details can sometimes get buried: the personalities and passions, the travails and triumphs and trivialities of daily life. Those also define the Steve Brown papers, but what we see in his archive is more than just the intensely personal cast of the collection, built and preserved for many years before its donation to UC Santa Cruz. Most of all, Brown's papers let us see the joyous participation that the Grateful Dead inspired in so many like-minded souls and fellow travelers who gravitated to this grand musical and organizational experiment and enterprise.
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The sterling follow who just posted this commentary neglected to mention that his early nickname was "Bones". That had been his nom de guerre before I met him while hitchhiking during 1969. Later, we (friends including the aforementioned Amanda) gave him the name "Stevi" while living in a log cabin in Stevensville, Montana.
So we see then also certain subtle undercurrents of "cool, good coincidence[s]" and "positive Dead connection[s]" elsewhere in the naming cycles of a man will will always be just plain old Steve Brown to me.
Oh yes... and I was there at the Greek Theater on 8/19/89. They told me later that the woman I had been doing an orgiastic and lascivious marathon dance with was the REAL Steve Brown's wife.
My face was already flushed for other reasons.
The name Steve was a real popular name to name kids after World War 2. I was raised with the name Steve Brown. Stephen is my middle name. But went as Steve up until the early 80s when different friends started calling me Strider. Glacier National Park trail crew name. Then in Taos two other people at different times gave me the nick-name Strider. OK sounds good to me. Philip (one L like the Phil we trust) is my first name. So I'm in Twin Cities in the mid 70s and I meet a Dead Head who says he has the brand new Dead album (Blues For Allah). We listen to it and I see the name Steve Brown on the back cover, cool good coincidence. So I'm at the Greek Theater on 8/19/89 and my old friend Amanda introduces me to Steve Brown, yes the one this article is about. I tell him I'm Steve Brown and he asks me how I spell it. I tell him with a ph and he says his is Steven,the real way to spell Steve. Ok well I'm not the real Steve Brown. But Stephen as in the song and Philip as in the same spelling as Philip Lesh is still a positive Grateful Dead connection. So then in the early 90s I meet yet another Steve Brown who is also a Dead Head but from Austin, Texas. And then this past November I'm at the San Jose Dead Conference and I meet a third Dead Head by the name of Steve Brown. So to make a long story short the only other Steve Browns I've met are all Dead Heads. Lucky my spiritual given name is Strider. I bet there's other Dead Heads named Strider. Hello all you Dead Heads with the name Steve Brown. Will the real Steve Brown please stand up. No, Strider, no, Phil. But then my dads name was changed in the 1920s from Smith to Brown. Now that could even confuse the genealogists in the Mormon Church.
Thanks for your kind comment, Kayak - - and happy to talk about the books or Dead scholarship if you'd like. Feel free to email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
One thing to clarify: Steve donated his collection to UCSC; we don't have the ability to buy collections. What I always tell people is to sell your collections if you need the money; as long as materials are valued and preserved, that's what matters - - and one day they may be given to us, or to another archive; every great archive exists because of the generosity of donors. The best way to think of archives and museums are as places to send your materials when the burden of caring for them becomes too great. That's what cultural heritage institutions do: we care for others' collections. Thanks for reading and for commenting!
Thanks to Steve, I've heard the story of the tape, but I'm not sure if the name was ever attached to it and that he was later a GDP employee.
How does one get involved in this GD studies thing?
Is there a test or life experience points?
Who are these museums willing to pay for ephemera collections?
Does that mean my storage room could be considered a "Grateful Dead archive" or collection?
Hey Nick let's chat I have questions about your books, which I do have as part of my collection.
I believe I have written words of praise on the LMA to the taper responsible for capturing the Haight street show. It's nice to have a name to associate it to now. Thank you for your contribution Steve. No small feat.
Here's a guy who was knee deep in the scene from the early days...and as the article states, had the presence of mind to realize this wasn't just a rock and roll band...it was a social experiment with a much larger impact than just the music. The treasures in those boxes deserve to be looked at, read, thought about and remembered. It is so nice to see this part of the history of the Grateful Dead come to light this way.
yay Steve!


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Glamour model Jodie Marsh has come under fire for posting a controversial image of herself holding a gun on the same day as two students were shot in America .
The former body builder posted the snap to her Instagram account under the caption: "Only in America."
The brunette model can be seen gritting her teeth in a provocative way as she points the weapon to the ceiling.
Following her upload, the brunette model was hounded with abuse from her followers.
"Goes on about anti bullying but finds it ok to stand there with a gun in her hands, in a country that has had more kids killed in school/colleges than any other country. Bit f***** up if ya ask me! Aint gonna do her image any good," wrote one.
Another simply said: "Your a Pratt !!!! Get a life women !!!"
Jodie hit back at her critics, telling The Sun: "I'm not encouraging people to go out and buy a gun and hurt anybody.
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Character Creation
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November Stack a Stash, with Bonnie, Hazel, Denica and Maresa
This is our last Stack a Stash of 2015, and we are having a special Christmas class, hosted by all four of our Stack a Stash instructors. In this class we will be making four Christmas cards.
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Date: Sunday November 29, 2015 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. [1 seat available]
Sunday November 29, 2015 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. [2 seats available]
Class: $20.00
Kits: $20.00 [Plus $3.50 shipping, if applicable]
Supplies to bring: [This list is in progress, please check back!]
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The following colours will match the paper, and were used on the samples, but please feel free to substitute brands/colours with what you have in your stash.
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- Tim Holtz Distress Markers: Hickory Smoke, ANY orange colour, and Peacock Feathers
- Tim Holtz Distress Markers: Tumbled Glass, Stormy Sky, Weathered Wood, Faded Denim and Broken China. Any 3 will do! Pick a light, medium and a dark; or, bring them all! ;)
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Recommended to bring: [These are items that IF you should have them, please bring them. I will have supplies to share with the class, but having your own is always a time-saver.]
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Höstsonaten (Autumn Sonata)1978
Höstsonaten (Autumn Sonata) (1978)
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Critic Reviews for Höstsonaten (Autumn Sonata)
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Bergman's casting coup lives up to expectations. Ingrid Bergman and Liv Ullmann invest their roles with undeniable emotional conviction and impact.
The movie makes good chamber music: it's a crafted miniature with Bergman's usual bombast built, for once, into the plot requirements.
Of course Bergman's actresses suffer superbly in microscopic close-up, but the nagging doubt persists as to whether this is incisive psychodrama or just those old nordic blues again.
Autumn Sonata can finally be seen as an austerely beautiful meditation on death and the not-always-realized possibility of reconciliation across generations.
[Bergman's] self conscious, immensely grave direction suggests some statement about the meaning of life and all that. It is all exquisitely tedious.
Audience Reviews for Höstsonaten (Autumn Sonata)
Affecting less due to the story, and more due to observing still-radiant Ingrid Bergman in the twilight of her life. Otherwise, there's not much happening in the filmmaking beyond "warm lighting," and the script seems like just a case of Ingmar struggling to find new ways to make characters intensely miserable.
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Ingrid is great as a totally self involved woman of great musical talent but no outward vision beyond how it serves her no matter how she tries. The rest of the film is dour and terribly depressing which of course is par for the course with Ingmar Bergman. We are suppose to empathize with Liv Ullman's character but she seems stunted by her bad childhood unable to realize that at some point you have to accept people as they are and get on with the business of living.
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This is one of the very best Ingmar Bergman films I have seen, and therefore one of the very best films. Ingrid Bergman and Liv Ullman are simply amazing together as a mother and daughter combination from hell. Ingrid Bergman is terrific, despite a deliberately naff hairdo which makes her look like Queen Elizabeth II of the UK rather than the faded beauty she is. Liv Ullman also has visual nuances to enhance her character - the glasses, platted hair and jumpers enabling this beautiful woman to look frumpy. The acting is simply amazing, even through the subtitles you can tell. Fortunately Scandinavian vocal nuance is similar enough to English to enable us non-Swedish speakers to appreciate the acting. Of course, it has the Ingmar Bergman darkness to it. The sister with the horrible degenerative disease, the drowned toddler, the selfishness of the Ingrid Bergman character. If you get depressed along with the characters in films like this, you might be better off giving this one a miss. But for those with a taste for this type of claustrophobic drama, this is one of the most powerful films you will ever see.
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