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City of Wichita Falls Opens Park for Tree Limb Disposal
Last night's storm not only left some without power, but also left neighborhoods across the city littered with broken tree limbs.
If you are one of many residents with a pile of tree limbs to dispose of, the City of Wichita Falls is making it easier for you to get rid of them over the next couple of weeks. An area of Kiwanis Park has been made available for you to dump your tree debris. Here is the official statement from the city:
The City of Wichita Falls has opened a portion of Kiwanis Park, 4400 Southwest Parkway (click here for directions), for residents to dispose of brush and tree limbs after yesterday's storm. Enter Kiwanis and follow the cones to the back or north side of the park (near the cemetery) and unload the material. Only brush and tree limbs are allowed at the site, no treated material or plastic bags will be accepted.
The location will be open 24 hours a day until Monday, June 11th when the site will be closed.
Residents are reminded that the Transfer Station is closed for repairs but they can use the City Landfill located at 10984 Wiley Road, in addition to the temporary location at Kiwanis Park. There is no charge for City residents to use the landfill for brush and limb disposal.
Citizens are encouraged to take advantage of these disposal methods, as there is no curbside pickup of brush and tree limbs unless they are placed in a green curbside recycling bin for the regular Wednesday yard waste pick up.
The City's Covered Load Ordinance is in effect and all loads must be covered. For more information please contact the Sanitation Division at 761-7977.

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SEATTLE – April 1, 2013 – An estimated 20 million Americans have chronic heartburn. About 2 million of these people have Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition that affects the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
Barrett's-related esophageal cancer strikes about 10,000 Americans each year, and for unknown reasons the incidence of this cancer is rising faster than that of any other cancer in the U.S. More than 80 percent of patients with invasive esophageal adenocarcinoma die within five years of diagnosis.
While the condition is most prevalent in middle-aged white men, the incidence of Barrett's-related esophageal cancer is rising in women and African-Americans.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is home to the Seattle Barrett's Esophagus Program, a multidisciplinary effort conducted in collaboration with researchers at Brigham & Women's College and the University of California at San Francisco. This research team has shown that a systematic approach to early cancer detection can boost five-year survival rates from about 15 percent to more than 80 percent.
Other promising findings from the Seattle Barrett's Esophagus Program suggest that modifiable lifestyle factors – from reducing obesity to quitting smoking – also may prevent progression of Barrett's.
Below are highlights of research findings, all of which were made possible by funding from the National Cancer Institute, which suggest ways to prevent the condition from progressing to esophageal cancer.
An aspirin a day may keep cancer away
A Fred Hutch study published in 2007 in PLOS Medicine found that people with the most aggressive form of Barrett's may benefit the most from preventive therapy with aspirin, ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs. The same study, which followed about 250 Barrett's patients over 10 years, also identified a cluster of four known cancer biomarkers, or genetic abnormalities, in people with Barrett's that significantly increased their risk of developing esophageal cancer.
The researchers found that those with three or more of the cancer biomarkers upon enrollment in the study who also used aspirin or other NSAIDs had a 30 percent risk of developing esophageal cancer after 10 years, while those with the same biomarkers who did not use NSAIDs had a 79 percent risk of developing cancer within a decade of joining the study.
Ultimately the researchers hope that these biomarkers one day could be used in the clinic to identify which patients are most likely to develop esophageal cancer and therefore benefit from aggressive cancer surveillance via endoscopy and chemoprevention with aspirin and other NSAIDs. "Many Barrett's patients are subjected to overdiagnosis and overtreatment," said Brian Reid, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Seattle Barrett's Esophagus Program and member of the Human Biology Division at Fred Hutch. "These findings ultimately may help us identify high-risk patients who truly require frequent surveillance and low-risk patients who need no or less-frequent surveillance." The findings also may help determine which Barrett's patients may benefit most from a very cost-effective, noninvasive therapy in the form of aspirin or NSAIDs, Reid said.
It is hypothesized that aspirin and other NSAIDs may fight cancer by reducing chronic inflammation, which is a driving force behind the development of many cancers and other diseases. Specifically, NSAIDs have been shown to inhibit the production of the cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzyme. Disruption of this pathway slows the growth of abnormal cells and facilitates the normal process of programmed cell death, or apoptosis, both of which can thwart cancer development. NSAIDs are also believed to decrease the proliferation of cells and decrease the growth of blood vessels that supply blood to tumors.
Because this was a long-term observational study and not a clinical trial, the investigators cannot recommend NSAIDs for people with Barrett's and they advise anyone who considers taking these medications to do so under the direction of a physician, as they can cause side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding.
Cholesterol-lowering drugs associated with reduced risk
Another Fred Hutch study published last year in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention that involved more than 400 patients with Barrett's found that overall, those who took statin drugs to lower their cholesterol had a 32 percent reduced risk of developing esophageal cancer. Among a subgroup of Barrett's patients with high-grade dysplasia, or cellular abnormality, those who took statins had a 59 percent reduced risk of esophageal cancer as compared to those who did not take such drugs. Those with high-grade dysplasia who took both statins and NSAIDs also had an 81 percent reduced risk of esophageal cancer as compared to patients who took neither.
Smoking and obesity – in particular belly fat – are other modifiable risk factors
Fred Hutch researchers earlier this year published a paper in PLOS One that looked at a variety of lifestyle factors – from smoking and obesity to alcohol use – to see whether they were associated with progression to esophageal cancer among a group of more than 400 patients with Barrett's.
They found that heavy smokers with Barrett's were more than twice as likely to develop esophageal cancer as non-smokers with Barrett's. The mechanisms underlying this relationship are unclear. In addition to the carcinogenic components of cigarette smoke and its potential effects on inflammation and cell proliferation, cigarette smoke also is thought to relax the esophageal sphincter, which could result in acid reflux, or chronic heartburn.
However, alcohol consumption did not appear to be a risk factor for esophageal adenocarcinoma among people with Barrett's. (Alcohol use is, however, associated with a 10-fold increase is risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, the other major type of esophageal cancer.)
The researchers also found that abdominal obesity, or belly fat, was more strongly associated with progression from Barrett's to cancer as compared to a high body-mass index. While this finding needs to be confirmed, if there is indeed an association between abdominal fat and progression to cancer, it may be due to the inflammatory effects of fatty tissue and/or an increase in chronic acid reflux due to the intra-abdominal pressure exerted by extra belly fat.
Tips for managing the symptoms of chronic acid reflux, a risk factor for Barrett's
More than 20 million Americans experience chronic heartburn, or gastroesophageal-reflux disease. Of these, between 1 million and 2 million develop Barrett's esophagus, a premalignant condition of the esophagus.
"We know that most cases of Barrett's are caused by long-term, chronic acid reflux and that reflux probably influences progression of the condition toward esophageal cancer," said Thomas L. Vaughan, M.D., M.P.H., head of the Epidemiology Program and member of the Public Health Sciences Division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.
Vaughan and colleagues offer the following suggestions to reduce the symptoms of acid reflux:
- Don't smoke.
- Keep your weight down.
- Get regular exercise.
- Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
- Refrain from eating four hours before bedtime.
- If you're having heartburn, sleep with the head of your bed elevated (talk to your doctor about how to do this).
- Avoid foods and beverages that promote heartburn, including alcohol, caffeine, chocolate, peppermint, onions, green peppers and foods that are high in fat, all of which can relax the muscle that prevents stomach acid from washing up into the esophagus.
- Take antacids as needed for occasional heartburn. Talk to your doctor if you have frequent heartburn or if over-the-counter medications don't relieve your symptoms.
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At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch's pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer with minimal side effects. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation's first and largest cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women's Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Private contributions are essential for enabling Fred Hutch scientists to explore novel research opportunities that lead to important medical breakthroughs. For more information visit www.fredhutch.org or follow Fred Hutch on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.
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NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA-Three members of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's track and field have been honored by the Little East Conference.
Senior Eric Nygaard (Medway, MA/Medway HS) has been named LEC Men's Track Athlete of the Week. Freshman Chris Perry (Attleboro, MA/Dighton-Rehoboth HS/BCC) has been named LEC Men's Rookie Field Athlete of the Week, while freshman Jessica Masse (Somerville, MA/Somerville HS) has been named Women's Rookie Field Athlete of the Week. The trio was honored for their performance at the Open New England Championships last weekend.
Nygaard, who broke the school record at 1000 when he posted the fastest qualifying time of 2:29.65 Friday night, broke the UMass Dartmouth indoor mile record Saturday when he finished seventh in 4:15.24. Perry finished third in the triple jump at 48 feet, ½ inch. Masse finished 14th in the shot put with a throw of 39 feet, 1 ¾ inches.
"Eric Nygaard broke two school records at the Open New Englands, running 2:29.65 in the 1000 meters, and 4:15.24 in the mile, and finishing seventh in both events," said UMass Dartmouth Head Coach Steve Gardiner. "Eric went into the meet with the goal of breaking both of those records and he accomplished both of those goals. Chris Perry finished third at the Open New Englands in the triple jump, which is an outstanding accomplishment, and being a freshman makes it even more extraordinary. Chris will be skipping the ECACs this week as he prepares for the NCAA Division III Championships next week in Ohio. Jessica Masse has had a very consistent indoor season, and as evidence, was seeded in the top flight of throwers at the Open New Englands. She may not have scored, but she had a great experience competing in the top flight among New England's best."
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Zain Mohey-Deen is a business economist in the economic research department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. He is a member of the Chicago Fed Insurance Initiative. The initiative involves documenting and tracking the relationship between the insurance industry and the broader economy. In particular, they are analyzing and assessing the transmission of financial shocks to and from the insurance industry.
Mohey-Deen has worked in risk management in banks and insurance companies where he has developed and implemented asset liability management models. He likes evaluating new investment products and non-standard financial instruments. Most recently he was vice president for market risk analytics at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago.
Mohey-Deen has a B.Sc. from the London School of Economics and an M.S. in financial mathematics from the University of Chicago.
With Anna Paulson, Thanases Plesti, Richard Rosen, and Robert McMenamin, 2014, "Assessing the Vulnerability of the U.S. Life Insurance Industry," in Modernizing Insurance Regulation, Vol. 1, John H. Biggs and Matthew P. Richardson (eds.), Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., pp. 61-84.


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Apple has reluctantly swallowed a 20 percent price increase for its mobile processors supplied by Samsung, according to reports.
South Korean newspaper Chosun Ilbo cites a person familiar with the negotiations between rivals Samsung and Apple, who said: "Samsung Electronics recently asked Apple for a significant price raise in application process. Apple first disapproved it, but finding no replacement supplier, it accepted the [20 per cent increase]"
Samsung's contract to provide chips to Apple expires in 2014, and Apple is believed to be looking into other suppliers to take over its mobile processors, such as Taiwan-based TSMC and Kinsus Interconnect Technology Corporation. Taiwanese suppliers could produce processors for about 30 per cent less than Samsung following the price hike.
But the question is whether the Taiwanese manufacturers will be able to keep up with the huge demand for Apple's iOS devices, as Apple is thought to have ordered more than 200 million processors from Samsung in 2012 alone.
Apple may also decide to make its own chips in the future. Following the recent executive shake-up, Bob Mansfield has been put in charge of Apple's semiconductor and chip-making team, indicating that the company is focusing on the future of its chips. This has also lead to speculation that Apple is planning to ditch Intel in favour of using its own ARM-based chips in future Macs.
Earlier this year, it was reported that Samsung had stopped supplying Apple with LCD panels because of financial pressures caused by Apple's tight supply chain management. These reports were later denied by Samsung, but Apple has since been receiving displays from additional suppliers such as Sharp, a manufacturer that Apple is rumoured to have bailed out for $2.5 million.


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SS17 AMI Paris
Alexandre Mattiussi's Paris-based fashion label is a near perfect fit for Eastpak with its passion for color, form, and authenticity. Blurring the boundaries between casual and chic with an unmistakably Parisian carefree spirit. This unique collaborative collection fuses Eastpak's understated style with AMI's vibrant colors and signature play on proportionality.
SS17 Christopher Ræburn
The London-based designer renowned for his unique approach to "ethical luxury" takes his REMADE concept to the next level in this striking co-production with Eastpak. Using 100% original fabrics and materials recycled from vintage British Army and Border Force uniforms, Ræburn's creations are a bold statement about form, functionality and sustainability.
It's no coincidence that this is the fifth time Eastpak and Belgian designer, Raf Simons, have crossed paths. With shared roots in youth subculture, both brands have a common vision and this latest collaboration is no different. This time inspired by his new home in New York and full of punk references contrasted with more refined, tailored elements.
SS17 Paul & Joe
Driven by an unmistakable spirit of fun and exploration, this French
design house has become renowned for its bold prints, cool shapes, and
playful dips into retro themes. For this exclusively travel-focused
collection, Sophie Méchaly – the entrepreneur, designer, and powerhouse
behind the Paul & Joe label – has let her own travels inspire her
thinking, integrating subtle references to various destinations around the
The brainchild of designer, Demna Gvasalia, VETEMENTS reinvents
the modern wardrobe by freeing it from the constraints of seasonal
fashion. In its place, the label proclaims a distinctively inclusive and
multidimensional outlook, heavily influenced by urban subculture, the
internet and everyday street life. Aspects which permeate its many
collaborative ventures, not least of which this strong co-production with
FW16 Timberland
Having started out as the Abington Shoe Company in 1952 – the same year in
which Eastern Canvas Products, Inc. started making packs and bags for the
U.S. military – Timberland has since grown to become a champion of tough,
no-nonsense American design. Such as its now-iconic yellow 6" boots whose
rugged detailing and functional spirit have inspired this unique
collaborative collection.
FW15 Tim Coppens
Tim Coppens (New York, 2011)
Belgian born and a graduate of the internationally acclaimed Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Tim Coppens founded his namesake label in New York in 2011 on the pillars of athletic luxury, craftsmanship, and innovation. Inspired by the energy of the city and of street culture, Coppens has been a defining influence every since his first collections hit the catwalk.
FW15 House of Hackney
House of Hackney (London, 2010)
House of Hackney is a print-based interiors brand, founded in London in 2010 by Javvy M Royle and Frieda Gormley. The brand plays on traditional English design and is specialised in British made goods. With collaborations such as Puma, Opening ceremony and others, the label expanded its product range to retail fashion. They always stick to their signature style: "More is never enough".
FW15 Vlisco
Vlisco (Holland, 1846)
The Vlisco Group designs, produces and distributes fashion fabrics for the West and Central African market and African consumers in global metropolitan cities. the Vlisco Group and their fabrics have grown into an essential part of African culture, receiving widespread attention from the art, design and fashion worlds.
Vlisco Group's brand portfolio consists of 4 brands: Vlisco, Woodin, Uniwax and GTP. The company's head office is lcated in Helmond as well as the design- and production facilities for the Vlisco brand. For the other brands these facilities are based in Ghana and Ivory Coast.
FW15 Uniwax
Uniwax stands for its bright, vibrant, cheerful and wildly imaginative prints that all capture the West and Central African's flair, originality and incredible sense of style. Based in the West African nation of Côte d'Ivoire, Uniwax has helped define the look and feel of African fashion since the sixties. The brand is part of the Vlisco group and produces the most amazing prints in waxed cotton, all produced in West-Africa.
SS15 Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean-Paul Gaultier is a French fashion designer, that is known as the enfant terrible of french fashion.
Because of his extraordinary haute couture and Prêt a porter collections. It is surprising that Jean-Paul Gaultier never received formal training as a designer, he regularly sponsors fashion exhibitions of the Costume Institute of the Metropoliten Museom of Art, Collaborates with music artists and was named a member of the jury of the Main competition at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival
FW14 Courrèges
Courrèges was found in 1961 by André Courrèges, a French fashion designer. Courrèges was always influenced by modern architecture, technology, new fabrics and modernism and futurism in art and design. This was all expressed in his own futuristic designs.
FW14 Marcelo Burlon
Marcelo Burlon epitomizes a defining quality of medernity: He is, metaphorically speaking, liquid. Based in Milan but actually spending most of his time on planes, Marcelo trots around the globe as a much sought-after party organizer, DJ, Creative Director, Photographer, nightlife wizard and much more. Marcelo's creativity keeps pushing boundaries, knowing very well that one has to think local but act global.
FW14 Andrea Crews
Andrea is the precursor of the playful and colorful eco-friendly fashion thanks to its innovative process of upcycling and its streetwear couture style. Its studio-shop in Paris is a meeting and creative place. Its collections galvanize Paris fashion week and are sold in more than thirty perstigious concept stores worldwide, such as Colette in Paris. Marios left Tanker in tokyo, I.T. in Hong Kong or even Kwin in Seoul. Andrea Crews is also a creative agency that proposes to other brands energetic artistic direction. Its clients are Nike, Lacoste and Uniqlo to name a few.
FW14 The Boyscouts
The Boyscouts is a Dutch fashion accessory label promoting elegance in urban life. With products varying from jewelry to bags and accessories. Combining urban with outdoor elements define The Boyscouts's signature: Contemporary fashion meets the esthetics and tradition of scouting. Themes and items change with every new collection, but what never changes is the use of high quality materials. The Boyscouts believe in quality components and local craftmanship.
SS14 Pur Sang
Amen studio is a multi-disciplinary studio based in Italy. Sepcialising in graphic, product, communication and interior design.
The studio was founded in 2012 by Ilaria Corrieri and Frederica Ghinoi. Two young and determinated designers. They believe in "one-size-fits-all". They create confident design solutions to help brands develop their vision. They switch ideas into projects and don't just create a great image. But also a great story.
SS13 + FW14 Jean Paul Lespagnard
Jean Paul Lespagnard (Liège, 1979)
Jean Paul Lespagnard is a Belgian fashion designer. He won the 23rd edition of the international fashion and photography festival in Hyères, in 2008. He has collaborated with several artists, amongst whom the American choreografer Meg Stuart, for whom he designed and produced the costumes of his show: "Blessed3" in 2014. He organised an exposition at Galeries Lafayette called "Till we drop".
A.P.C. is a French ready-to-wear brand, founded by the Tunisian-Jewish born designer Jean Touitou. A.P.C. stands for "Atelier de Production et de Création".
The brand is known for its minimalist designs, its clothing features clean lines and simple patterns. Logos are rarely visible as well.
Its clothing tends to incorporate the characteristics of military garments.
SS13 + FW14 Jean Paul Lespagnard
Made by Prisoners is a partnership between inmated and companies/organizations, which works with idea generation and innovation. The inmates produce handmade, creative roducts for the partners and the proceeds from the sale benefit charity and social purpose.
This initiative gives the inmates the opportunity to experience that they are part of a society. And that they are able to contribute positively. Made by prisoners enhances society to understand that inmates are a part of it.
WOOD WOOD. Based in Copenhagen, Denmark embodies that laid back blend of the underground and high-end way of thinking. Aiming to surprice across the board with a distinct selection of styles. Over the last few years, WOOD WOOD's illustrious graphic profile has established the design trio as a driving force on the European street couture scene.
In 2002 WOOD WOOD launched it's first store and introduced a small collection of T-shirts. Since then WOOD WOOD has spread troughout Europe and beyond with a considered brand approach that includes retail stores. Biannual apparel lines and numerous collaboration projects often incorporating an international network of friends and likeminded.
FW12 Kenzo Minami
Originally from Hyogo, Japan. Kenzy Minami is an internationally renowned artist and designer based in New York City. His work has been described as about the best protection around against the forces of mediocrity and irony. Among many notable works, his custom Kenzo Minami Dunny, a collaboration with Kidrobot, is part of the permanent collection at MoMa Architecture and Design. Kenzo has also been featured in shows alongside the likes of Andy Warhol, Robert Longo, and David Hockney and was also featured in the Reebok ad campain "I am what I am" along with Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Lucy Liu, Christina Ricci, Allen Iverson, Yao Ming, Basquiat and others.
His works continue to attract interest from fans and brands worldwide.
Born in Belgium in 1976. Kris Van Assche graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fashion Design.
Ever since he established his own brand in 2004, the designer's creations have graced catwalks of Paris for 13 seasons. In addition to men's and women's fashion. Van Assche as also worked on several extra-curricular projects ranging from costume design for a dance company to installation artworks, an advertising campaign and several avant-garde art projects, often in collaboration with Europe's foremost designers and artists. Kris Van Assche was appointed Artistic Director at Dior Homme in 2007.
FW14 & SS14 & SS13 Nicomede Talavera
Nicomede Talavera is a London-born and -based menswear designer who graduated from the prestigious Central Saint Martins school. He found his label in 2013 and within three seasons he had ammassed a loyal fan base that connect with his strong, modern designs that often have graphic focus. Each design has an exact attention to detail. Fabrications and playful spirit. The Nicomede Talavera label is sold worldwide, including some of the most famous concept stores such as Dover Street Market (London) and Opening Ceremony (NYC / LA / Japan).
FW10 & SS11 Gaspard Yurkievich
Gaspard Yurkievich studies at the studio Bercot from 1991-1993: Wherin after graduation, he trained under Jean-Paul Gaultier, Thierry Mugler and Jean Colonna.
Known for his wild and outlandish catwalk presentations, Gaspard Yurkievich is fast becoming the designer of choice by fashion forward young men and woman who like wearing street and urban clothes with a Parisian touch.
SS10 & FW10 & SS11 & FW11 Christopher Shannon
Graduation from Central Saint Martin's in 2008. Christopher Shannon has worked with some of the most directional and innovators in fashion such as Kim Jones and Judy Blame.
Christopher presented his debut collection at LFW in September 2008 and has gone from strenth to strength since.
SS08 & FW08 & SS09 & FW13 Raf simons
Raf Simons (Born 1968) is a Belgian fashion designer.
He studied industrial design, but after a few years of self-study, he became a menswear designer in 1995. Initially, he worked with Walter Van Beirendonck in Paris, where he was exposed to the work of Martin Margiela and Jean-Paul Gaultier. His collections (Menswear only) are strongly influenced by youth culture albeit in an indirect way.
He often combines strongly cut classic menswear with baggy streetwear-influenced items. Simons's style has been described as highly influential.
Rick Owens {Born 1962) is an American fashion designer hailing from California, celebrated for his avante-garde and subversive eye. Since 2003, Rick owens has lived and worked out of Paris.
Quinze & Milan
Quinze & Milan Designers is a Belgian cult design label and manufacturer of designer furniture founded by Belgian conceptual artist Arne Quinze and Yves Milan, who has left the company, in 1999.
Ed Banger Records is a french electronic music record label run by Petdo Winter. It was founded in 2002 as a division of headbangers entertainment. The label is home to French electronic acts Justice, Sebastian, Uffie, Krazy Baldhead, Dj Mehdi, Mr. Oizo, Mr. Flash, Vicarious Bliss, So Me, Feads, DSL, Micky Moonlight, Breakbot and Winter himself, under the alias "Busy P". All of the Ed Banger REcords video and album art is coordinated by So Me.
Eley Kishimoto
Eley Kishimoto, is a global british fashion and design company with headquarters in london, UK. Founded in the early 1990's by Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto, the company is primarily known for its print design. The principle commercial activity of the company is womenswear fashion and accessories.
Kaiser chiefs
Kaiser Chiefs are an alternative rock band which formed in Leeds, England in early 2003. The band's main musical influences include The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Kinks, Blur, The Clash, Eric Burdon, The Jam and other new wave bands.
The Prodigy
The Prodigy navigated the high-wire. Balancing artistic merit and mainstream visibility with more flair than any electronica act of the 1990's. Ably defeating the image-unconscious attitude of most electronic artists in favor of a focus on nominal frontman Keith Flint. The group crossed over to the mainstream of pop music with an incendiary live experience that approximated the original atmosphere of the British rave scene even while leaning uncomfortably close to arena-rock showmanship and punk theatrics.
The Hives
Eight years into their career, The hives rose from garage rock stalwarts to one of the trendiest bands of the early 2000's, along with the Strokes and the white Stripes.
Mixing arty contrivances such as a strict black-and-white dress code and the guidance of a (possibly imaginary) Svengali named Randy Fitzsimmons with Stooges-inspired rock, the Hives — Nicholaus Arson, Chris Dangerous, Dr. Matt Destruction, Vigilante Carlstroem and Howlin' Pelle Almqvist — formed in 1993 in Fagersta, Sweden, while they were still in their teens
Ian Fraser Leman Kilmister (Born on 24 December 1945 in burslem, Stoke on Trent England). Better known by the stage name Lemmy. Lemmy is an english singer and bass guitarist and best known as the founding member of the metal band Motörhead. His appearance, friendly mutton chops (Sideburn moustache combination), and gravelly voice have made him a cult icon. Kilmister was placed forty-eight by Hit Parader on their list of the 100 Gratest Heavy Metal Singers of All Time List.
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (Born 3 december 1948) is a British singer-songwriter, whose career has spanned four decades. He rose to prominence as lead vocalist of pioneering British heavy metal and band Black Sabbath, and eventually achieved a multi-platinum solo career between the early 80's and mid 90's which revolutionized the heavy metal genre. As a result he is known as the "Godfather of heavy metal" and because of some of his material, the "Prince of Darkness".
Saul is a British-American musician, best-known as the former lead guitarist of the hard rock band Guns 'n Roses, with whom he performed and recorded between 1985 and 1996. He later formed the eponymos Slash's Snakepit and co-founded Velvet Revolver with his former bandmates Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum.
Zombie Flesh Eaters
Jamie Christopher Hewlett, born 3 april 1968 is an English comic book artist and designer. He is best known for being the co-creator of the comic Tank Girl and co-creator of the virtual band "Gorillaz". In 2004 he was commisioned by Eastpak to design a limited edition range under his Zombie Flesh Eaters brand. Gorillaz remains Hewlett's main project for the foreseeable future..
Mysterious al
Mysterious AL lives and works in London. He was one of the first of a new generation of graffiti artists known as "street artists" who apply their work in public spaces through media such as stickers, wheat paste and marker drawings, as opposed to aerosol based graffiti art. In recent years Mysterious AL has been less active in street art, concentrating more on animation and other non street-art related projects, including collaborations with uk hip-hop photographer Jeff Metal.
"D*Face" aka Dean Stockton grew up in london and had a childhood interest in graffiti.
He credits this interest to Henry Chalfant's coverage of New York subway graffiti in Spracan and Subway art. As a teenager skateboarding and in particular, Trasher magazine's coverage of skateboard deck graphics, led his interest in stickers and the DIY mentality associated with skate and punk fanzines. He attended an illustration and design course and worked as a freelance illustrator/designer whilst honing his street work.
Richard "Richie" Mirando, known as Seen UA, was born 1961 in the bronx, New York. He is one of the most well known graffiti artists in the world, often referred to as the godfather of the graffiti. Altough he did not pioneer the movement. Seen first started to paint on New York's subway in 1973. His crew United Artists (or simply UA) quickly gained the reputation for producing full-colour throwups on whole cars with members such as Pjay, Duster, Sin and his brother Mad.
Claus Winkler, 1974 Cologne. His pseudonym "Seak" appears along with artist colleages like Banksy and Osgemeos to be one of the most influential artists in the contemporary graffiti and street art movement. He uses the letters for his tag name "Seak" as a medium of projection for the communication between the meta-communication, pop cultural trends and ultimately as social interaction. With his antenna logotype satellites based on former letters he represents the missing link between modern graffiti and the recent Neo-Streetart movement.
Geneviève Gauckler. Born in 1967 in Lyon, France. Gradutated the ENSAD in 1991 in Paris. She is a Paris based artist who creates numerous lovable characters. Blends them into everyday life scenes and turns the fantastical world into reality with her magical power. She has an evident tase for simple, colorful shapes. She's into everything and constantly amazed. Handling and creating images and shapes with dexterity and innocence. Geneviève Gauckler can look back on broad experience in the field of graphic design, illustration and art direction.
Walter Van Beirendonck
He is a Belgian fashion designer. He graduated in 1980 from the royal arts academy in Antwerp. Since 1983, he issues his own collections. They are inspired by the visual arts, literature, nature and ethinc influences. His unusual colour combinations and a strong graphic influance are characteristic for his collections. In 1997, he designed the costumes for the U2 "PopMart Tour". In 1999, he was awared the honorary title of "cultural ambassador of flanders". In 2001, he curated the "Fashion 2001 Landed – Geland" project in Antwerp. He's one of the "Antwerp Six".
Hendrik Schiffmacher
Hendrikus ("Henk") Johannes Everhardus Schiffmacher (Born March 22, 1952 in Harderwijk, Gelderland) He is a dutch tattoo artist who is also considered an expert
within the field of body decoration. Having curated exhibitions, written books and presented television shows on the subject. He is also known as "Hanky Panky".


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New Car Review
2014 BMW M6: New Car Review
The 2014 BMW M6 is a test of the new engineering philosophy at BMW's high-performance M division. Previously, M cars had purpose-built, naturally aspirated engines that defined their driving character, but now they have tweaked versions of engines from other BMW products. In the M6's case, the tweaks admittedly are pretty serious: its 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 has been massaged to produce 560 horsepower, a whopping 115 hp more than the similar engine in the 650i. But here's the thing -- only truly deranged speed freaks would find the much cheaper 650i's acceleration inadequate.
That's not necessarily a problem, however, because M cars have always been aimed at a fringe enthusiast element. Without a doubt, this element will enjoy the amazing force generated by the M6's hot-rod V8. Also, the M6's handling is a clear improvement over that of the 650i in outright capability, though the car's inherent bulkiness still makes this less of a sports car than, say, the Porsche 911 or even BMW's own M3.
We still have our reservations about the new M philosophy. Whereas the previous V10-powered M6 felt like a completely different beast, the 2014 M6 feels more like a 650i on steroids. But steroids are good when it comes to cars, and we can't really argue with a philosophy that produces a luxury performance car with 560 hp under its hood. Yeah, the new M6 is just fine by us.
What's New for 2014?
Notable changes for the M6 include a new Competition package (includes various handling enhancements and 15 hp extra), an optional conventional manual transmission, updated iDrive software (which oddly lacks the touchpad featured on other BMWs) and carbon-ceramic brakes as a standalone extra.
What We Like
Incredible acceleration; capable handling; top-shelf interior; plenty of technology
What We Don't
Cheaper 650i's acceleration was already incredible; feels big in tight corners
How Much?
Fuel Economy
The rear-wheel-drive M6 is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 rated at 560 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque. A 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission is standard, though a 6-speed conventional manual is a no-cost option for traditionalists.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the M6 returns 14 miles per gallon city/20 mpg highway with the automated manual, while the stick-shift yields a slightly better 15 mpg city/22 mpg hwy.
Standard Features & Options
The 2014 BMW M6 comes in one well-equipped trim level in either coupe or soft-top convertible form.
The M6 coupe ($112,125) comes standard with a carbon-fiber roof, staggered-width 19-inch alloy wheels, adaptive xenon headlamps, fog lights, adaptive dampers with selectable driving modes, keyless entry/ignition, 20-way Multicontour heated sport seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, iPod/USB and Bluetooth connectivity, BMW Apps smartphone integration, a 16-speaker audio system and the iDrive infotainment system with a 10.2-in widescreen display, digital music storage, a navigation system and a rearview camera.
The M6 convertible ($118,425) is similarly equipped but substitutes a power soft-top with a heated glass rear window that can be independently raised and lowered.
The Competition package adds 20-in wheels, a sport exhaust with black chrome tailpipes and "enhanced sound," 15 hp extra and sportier suspension and steering tuning. The Executive Package includes LED headlights, ventilated active front seats with massage functions and a head-up display.
The Driver Assistance Plus package throws in active blind-spot detection, lane-departure warning, a forward-collision monitor with full automatic braking, a driver drowsiness monitor, speed-limit information and side- and top-view cameras.
Standalone options include carbon ceramic brakes, a Bang & Olufsen audio system and a night vision system with pedestrian detection.
Under the trunk lid, the M6 coupe boasts a reasonable 13 cu ft of space, while the convertible has 11 cu ft with the top up and a couple fewer with it folded.
The 2014 BMW M6 comes with stability control, 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, active front head restraints and four airbags (front and front-side). Also standard is BMW Assist, which includes four years of enhanced roadside assistance, stolen-vehicle recovery and more. The Driver Assistance Plus package mentioned above adds numerous high-tech safety features.
Neither the government nor the independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has crash tested the M6.
Behind the Wheel
While the M6 borrows heavily from the 7 Series executive sedan under the skin, its cabin is uniquely intimate and sporty. The seats are mounted low, although ingress and egress aren't difficult. Let's talk about those "Multicontour" front seats, by the way: they're outstanding, with robust lateral and lumbar support complemented by adjustable thigh support and seemingly infinite tilt and recline options. Interior materials are top-quality, and the rakish dashboard is defined by a bold character line that swoops from the passenger door all the way down to the driver's seat.
Sadly, the M6's back seat is useless except as a parcel shelf, which is surprising in such a sizable car. The folks in front could slide their seats forward to accommodate rear passengers, but even then, rear headroom will be limited unless you're in the convertible with the top down. Speaking of which, the vinyl roof operates rapidly and with minimal fuss, but it's naturally not as secure or versatile as a retractable hardtop.
At full throttle, the M6 is -- surprise! -- incredibly fast, and its modified V8 has a more authoritative bark than the nearly silent twin-turbo V8 in the 650i. Low-end and mid-range torque is so beastly that we're reminded of a turbodiesel, though the blown V8 loses a bit of breath near redline. While it's cool that BMW offers a manual transmission, the automated manual seems better suited to this car (except for its inferior fuel economy), ripping off rev-matched downshifts with the best of them yet remaining quite civilized in normal "Drive" operation.
On the road, the M6 reminds us of another big, heavy, unbelievably capable coupe: the Nissan GT-R. Cars of this size simply shouldn't be able to do what the M6 does in corners, whether it's remaining remarkably free of body roll or getting sideways with the precision of a custom-built drift car. The adjustable steering with three effort levels adds to the sense of driver control, though hard-core BMW fans will likely find this rack lacking in genuine feedback (the Competition package's revised steering aims to fix this). This car can handle practically everything you throw at it -- especially if you've specified the optional, indefatigable carbon-ceramic brakes. And when you just want to cruise, don't worry, the M6's adjustable dampers and fundamentally supple suspension provide luxury-grade ride quality.
Other Cars to Consider
BMW M3 -- Whether we're talking about the previous-generation M3 with the high-revving V8 or the new one with the twin-turbo inline 6-cylinder, it's going to be a smaller, lighter and more responsive car than the M6. Plus, the M3 convertible has a hardtop.
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray-- If you don't need the vestigial back seat, take a flier on the new C7 Corvette. It's tens of thousands of dollars less expensive than the M6, looks cooler, handles better and has a much-improved interior.
Nissan GT-R -- The GT-R has a reputation as a soulless robo-car, but people who spread that rumor clearly haven't driven one. In fact, the GT-R is immensely engaging, and its all-wheel-drive system makes it quicker off the line than the M6.
AutoTrader's Advice
Not many choices to make here; The M6 has but one available trim level and drivetrain. We'd check the box for the fade-proof carbon-ceramic brakes, though, as those are typically a good idea. You have an extra $9,000 or so, right?


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Must women register for the draft?
For as long as women have been excluded from combat, they've also been exempt from having to register for the Selective Service System, the database kept just in case all hell breaks loose and the U.S. must reintroduce the draft. But now that women are being admitted into combat units, the justification for making only young men register is on shaky ground.
"It would seem a little strange to have nearly every job in the military open to women and not also require them to register for Selective Service," said David McKean, legal director at the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network.
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When Defense Secretary Leon Panetta briefed reporters at the Pentagon on the policy change, he had little immediate insight into what his decision meant for Selective Service requirements.
"With regards to Selective Service, you know, that's not our operation," Panetta said. "I don't know who the hell controls Selective Service, if you want to know the truth. But, you know, whoever does, they're going to have to exercise some judgment based on what we just did."
Looking to eliminate some of the confusion, the Selective Service System, which is an independent executive agency, posted a notice on its website immediately after Panetta's briefing:
"Attention: Even though the secretary of defense has decided to allow women in combat jobs, the law has not been changed to include this. Consequently, only men are currently required to register by law with Selective Service during ages 18 thru 25. Women still do not register."
Panetta was right that the Pentagon doesn't have the authority to mandate that women ages 18 through 25 register for Selective Service, as their male counterparts must do today. Only Congress can change that law. But the Pentagon is not totally off the hook.
Whenever the defense secretary opens new combat positions to women, he's required by law to provide Congress with a detailed analysis of the legal implications for the constitutionality of the Military Selective Service Act.
Senior defense officials acknowledged last week that providing Congress with that report would be the next step the Pentagon would take but did not have any other details.
Although the Selective Service law is inherently discriminatory — requiring something of men that it doesn't require of women — it was considered constitutional because women were excluded from combat. Since women wouldn't be conscripted, they didn't need to register. Now that women will be joining at least some combat units, Congress eventually must determine how to handle that new reality.


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Why Obama, McConnell took the deal
One word explains Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's decision to toss out 20 years of Republican orthodoxy and sign on to major new tax hikes: leverage.
Senate Republicans didn't get the big spending cuts they'd hoped for as part of the fiscal cliff deal. They didn't get the elimination of the estate tax. But deeply aware that Obama could jam them on the tax cuts that expired on New Year's, they took a deal that's less about the round they knew they'd lose and more about the next round they believe they can control — which will begin almost as soon as this one is over.
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( PHOTOS: Fiscal cliff countdown)
Republicans insist they're happy that they've strengthened their hand for the next round — but make no mistake, some of that stance is making a virtue of necessity. They feared President Barack Obama could caricature them as the defenders of tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires. Plus Obama's the one with the bird in the hand — pocketing tax cuts for the overwhelming majority of Americans, which the White House plans to tout heavily in the months ahead — while Republicans are left to lick their wounds and dream of besting him at some future date, for some unspecified future spending cuts and entitlement reform.
( Also on POLITICO: CBO score of the fiscal cliff agreement)
Obama didn't get the deal he was hoping for either, but in his mind, now has fulfilled a signature campaign promise and gotten the momentum and template to do more big things in his second term, all while breaking the GOP "fever" that stopped them from raising taxes.
But it's McConnell and the Senate Republicans who strayed from the usual script — all in the hopes of winning the next big battle.
By delaying the sequester cuts for two months, McConnell's forced them to coincide with the debt ceiling fight. By then, the president won't have expiring tax cuts or the end-of-the-year media attention to hold over Republicans, and without that — especially after striking a deal and accepting the president's position on taxes — McConnell will be able to control the coming conversation on spending cuts and overhauling entitlements. Obama got his New Year's victory, goes the thinking, but now McConnell will be in charge for the rest of 2013.
( Also on POLITICO: Obama's statement on fiscal cliff deal)
"This is Obama's high point in the second term," said Grover Norquist, the patron saint of refusing to raise taxes. "The next four years are the Republicans … chipping away at his spending, and that's a fight where independents side with the Rs on a regular basis."


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This wiki is one of them.
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Frequently asked installation questions for the M20 (4 cylinder)
Over the coming weeks, our staff will be posting our customer's model specific installation questions as well as our answers and guidance from our notes. Eventually, this will create a searchable knowlege base that may be of help to people in similar situations.
Feel free to post your situation and what you did to overcome it. We'll chime in if we have something to add or if we know that your solution might not work with another known configuration.
8 years, 3000 plus exhaust installations and we still run into new "challenges"
Darren Tilman
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Re: Frequently asked installation questions for the M20 (4 cylinder)
I just installed a Gen 2 system on my 1966 M20E with standard cowling. From the time I removed the cowling till finishing was exactly 3 hours. I have installed one system before on my Cherokee and I am a journeyman mechanic. Despite all that, the engineering for fit on the Gen 2 system is perfect. After removing my old system I assembled the Gen 2 parts inside the cowling just to check for fit. I was amazed at how easily it all fit in there and absolutely no interference with any component. I then removed it all and lubed all the joints and bolts with anti-sieze then reassembled the system. I already know how the system performs, having owned a prior system. For the engineering and fit alone, every airplane should have this exhaust system.
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Ann: Last May I wrote a guest blog here about my decision to stop writing for my publisher (Harlequin) and self-publish my new thriller instead of submitting it to traditional publishers. In the piece, I shared terms of my publishing contracts and showed how those terms translated into money, using one of my books as an example. I did this not as a complaint, but to give other authors--some who might be thinking of writing for Harlequin--a look at how the numbers stack up.
Plenty of people weighed in on this blog and others, both in support of my decision and criticizing it (some of whom didn't even bother to read the post).
So the question is, after nine months, do I regret my decision?
Let me share some numbers:
Last May 8 through 12 using KDP Select, I gave away 75,420 copies of Pushed Too Far.
In May and June, I sold 11,564 copies, netting me $22,316.30.
I also had 874 borrows during this time for another $1902.30.
So in a bit over six weeks, Pushed Too Far earned $24,218.60 and was downloaded onto 87,858 e-readers. My highest earning Harlequin Intrigue earned me $21,942.16 in the last twelve years.
Verdict: In less than two months, Pushed Too Far became my highest earning book. EVER.
As Joe has said many times, sales ebb and flow, and PTF has been no different. But for May through December of 2012, this one book (Pushed Too Far) has had a grand total of 15,257 (paid) sales and borrows, netting me around $31,179.03.
Of course there's no guarantee. I've known authors who have done better. I've known authors who've done worse. But the question is, do I regret my decision to self-publish?
Are you kidding?
I regret I didn't do it sooner.
Another friend of mine, Melinda DuChamp, has one of her Alice ebooks for free the next few days. and I also have a few titles available. So piggybacking on Ann's guest blog, I'm going to talk a bit about promo and numbers, and also link to these titles I'm discussing.
I used eBook Booster to announce these titles to 50+ free websites. I did it at the last minute, and eBook Booster suggested I put off the free period for a week, because some freebie sites need lead time. I appreciate the concern, but ebookbooster.com only charges $25 to list the ebooks everywhere, and that seems like the deal of the century. If we're excluded from these sites because we're too late, I'm okay with that. Next time I'll do it in advance. But for $25 I couldn't pass it up.
Bloody Mary by JA Konrath
Free on Kindle 2/22
Endurance by Jack Kilborn
Free on Kindle 2/22
Shot of Tequila by JA Konrath
Free on Kindle 2/21 - 2/25
A few days ago, when I had three freebies, I was selling 1000 ebooks a day. Since coming off the freebie period, sales have slowed to 600 a day. I find that interesting, considering I'm now selling three more titles.
The "free downloads spurs paid sales" axiom seems to be in effect here. Which makes me even more curious to try making a title permafree in order to improve sales.
I'm also trying another experiment. I just lowered the price of my first Jack Daniels thriller, Whiskey Sour, to 99 cents.
It is currently ranked at #814 and I've sold 1334 copies this month at $3.99.
Some may be saying (me included), "Joe, why would you discount a book that is selling well?"
I'd love to drop in rank and hit the Top 100 paid list. It makes more sense to strike when the iron is hot--when the rank is under 1000--then to wait for Whiskey Sour to go back to #2000 or #3000 and then lower the price. I want to make it an automatic impulse purchase, and I'm hoping enough people will buy it to goose it up onto the Top 100.
I have ZERO hope this will work. But what's the point of having all these titles to play with if I don't experiment with lowering prices?
Whiskey Sour was earning me $300 a day, and I may be pissing that away. But I won't know until I try. Coming off freebie promos for Dirty Martini and Bloody Mary, and having seven titles in the Kindle Top 100 Police Procedural category, I might as well give it a go.
My sci-fi action novel Timecaster, which was free last week (I gave away 18,000 copies), is now enjoying its best ranking ever on Amazon, at #6400. In order to promote the series, I dropped the price of the sequel to 99 cents for a limited time.
BTW, for those keeping tallies, I've sold over 12,000 ebooks this month, the majority at $3.99, had 2200 borrows, and have given away over 120,000, all on Kindle.
I also asked my buddy Melinda DuChamp for a sales update, and she emailed me.
Melinda: "Happy to share, dearie. The two ebooks have made me over $65k in seven months. I'm working on a third, then I'm going to follow your lead and make a trilogy boxed set and a paper version via Createspace. Considering how quickly I wrote these books, this is the highest paid I've ever been as a writer per hour, even with traditional paper sales in the millions under my other names."
Joe sez: I want to stress that Your Mileage May Vary. I don't think there's any magic bullet, secret to success, or guarantees. All we can do is write good books, get good covers, and experiment until we get noticed. The more books you have, and the more you change the variables, the better chance you have at making some money.
If you regularly follow this blog, you know I'm never content. I'm always trying new things, investigating new possibilities, playing with platforms and prices.
If you're new to this blog, looking for the secret to success, here's my tried and true formula:
1. Write a good book.
2. Get a professional cover.
3. Write a terrific product description.
4. Price it right.
5. Keep writing and experimenting with self-publishing until you get lucky.
You may not be successful yet. But yet is the term you need to focus on.
Ebooks are forever. That gives you a lot of time to build a backlist, find an audience, and get lucky. The longer you try, the more your odds improve. And trust me--success is worth decades of discouragement.


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Pet poisoning increases during the Christmas season possibly because of all the seasonal food left out that upsets the animal's tummies, a British insurer says.
An analysis of 650,000 claims by John Lewis Pet Insurance says slips on ice, sharp pine needles and eating something they shouldn't prove that Christmas "can be a treacherous time for cats and dogs."
The carrier says that for three years in a row, December has seen more claims than any other
month in the same year—and insurers believe a major cause might be families leaving Christmas food within the reach of their pet.
While accidents, injuries, wounds and fractures featured top of the list of injuries last December—as they do most months— poisoning (defined as any damaging ingestion of food stuffs) significantly increased during the festive period.
Incidents of poisoning in December 2011 were 91 percent higher than the monthly average for that year. In 2010, the number of poisonings in December was 90 percent higher than the monthly average and 75 percent higher in December 2009 than the monthly average for that year.
"Domestic animals have very different dietary requirements from humans," notes Keith Bibby, head of marketing at John Lewis Insurance. "A tasty treat, such as Christmas pudding or chocolate coins, could harm a cat or dog. Pet owners need to ensure these things are kept away from animals this Christmas.
"Pet owners should also pay close attention to their pets around Christmas decorations and presents as even the smallest of items can lead to injury whether they chose to ingest or step on them," says Bibby.
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A quick heads up. Hunter Knight Customs pointed this out, "Has anyone realized that the entire name on swiftwind's box is just a sticker and underneath it says " The original" just as the reissues? What happened to "There will be no reissues after Man-e-faces".... Print error or marketing tactic?"


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The Federal Reserve Board has just launched a formal enforcement action against Goldman Sachs related to Litton Loan Services.
Litton Loan is the nightmare-ridden mortgage servicing unit, a subsidiary of Goldman, that Goldman has been trying to sell for months.
They penned a deal to recently, but the Fed stepped in and required Goldman to end robo-signing taking place at the unit before the sale could be completed.
Sounds like this enforcement action is an extension of that requirement.
The press release:
The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced a formal enforcement action against the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Goldman Sachs Bank USA to address a pattern of misconduct and negligence relating to deficient practices in residential mortgage loan servicing and foreclosure processing involving its former subsidiary, Litton Loan Servicing LP.Goldman Sachs sold Litton to Ocwen Financial Corporation on September 1, 2011 and has ceased to conduct residential mortgage servicing. Litton is the 23rd largest mortgage servicer in the United States.
The action orders Goldman Sachs to retain an independent consultant to review foreclosure proceedings initiated by Litton that were pending at any time in 2009 or 2010. The review is intended to provide remediation to borrowers who suffered financial injury as a result of wrongful foreclosures or other deficiencies identified in a review of the foreclosure process. The foreclosure review will be conducted consistent with the reviews currently underway at the 14 large mortgage servicers that consented to enforcement actions brought by the banking agencies on April 13, 2011.
If Goldman Sachs re-enters the mortgage servicing business while the action is in effect, it will be required to implement enhanced corporate governance, risk-management, compliance, borrower communication, servicing and foreclosure practices comparable to what the 14 mortgage servicers are implementing.
As noted in the April press release, the Federal Reserve believes monetary sanctions are appropriate and plans to announce monetary penalties. These monetary penalties against Goldman Sachs will be in addition to the corrective actions that Goldman Sachs will be taking pursuant to today's action. Goldman Sachs has acknowledged in today's action that it will be responsible for satisfying any civil money penalty that the Board of Governors could have assessed against Litton for its conduct.


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HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS — The Kia Countdown to Tip Off clock says we have 35 days until the start of the NBA regular season. But for those of us that cannot wait until then, the start of training camp provides the ultimate fix.
And we're just days away from the first official day of camp for some teams. You'll get what you need by the weekend in places like Houston, Chicago, Dallas, Indianapolis, Denver and Los Angeles.
With several teams set for international play, not everyone will wait until October to kick things off. Still, many of the lingering questions about the 2013-14 season will begin to be answered as the camps open around the league. Our man David Aldridge detailed many of those storylines in his Morning Tip yesterday (if you missed it), but this passage rings most true:
We're going to find out if LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat are fully prepared for the challenge that is trying to three-peat.
We'll see if Dwight Howard and the young group of stars in Houston are the perfect fit the big fella (and the Rockets' brass) believed them to be in free agency.
We'll see exactly where stars like Derrick Rose, Kobe Bryant, Russell Westbrook, Rajon Rondo and others are in their respective rehabilitation processes from injuries that wiped out some, and in Rose's case the entire, 2012-13 season.
We'll find out just how good the fit is for new coaches — Doc Rivers gets his fresh start in Los Angeles with the Clippers, Brian Shaw in Denver with the Nuggets, Brad Stevens in Boston with the Celtics and Jason Kidd takes the reigns in Brooklyn with the Nets, just to name a few — around the league.
The answers to all of those questions and plenty more is all just days away …
And, in case you forgot, here are some handy-dandy reference materials as you prep for training camps: Free Agent Tracker | Player movement | Offseason Report Cards
Oct. 1 — University of Georgia (Athens) and Philips Arena (Atlanta)
Keep an eye on: The Hawks completely overhauled the roster, leaving Al Horford as the center of attention on and off the court.
Oct. 1 — Salve Regina University (Newport, R.I.) and Celtics Practice Facility (Waltham, Mass.)
Keep an eye on: Danny Ainge's rebuilding project will have to take shape quickly with Rondo as the unquestioned leader of this bunch and Brad Stevens as the new bench maestro.
Oct. 1 — Duke University (Durham, N.C.)
Keep an eye on: Having camp on a college campus is fitting for the experiment that will be Jason Kidd coaching veteran stars Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Jason Terry and Deron Williams.
Oct. 1 — Kimmel Arena (Ashville, N.C.)
Keep an eye on: For the sake of youngsters Kemba Walker, Gerald Henderson, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Cody Zeller, the Steve Clifford era has to be better than the brief Mike Dunlap experience.
Sept. 28 — the Berto Center (Deerfield, Ill.)
Keep an eye on: All eyes will be on Rose, as they should be. The Bulls' fate this season rests on his triumphant return from the knee injury that cost him the entire 2012-13 season.
Oct. 1 — the Cleveland Clinic Courts (Independence, Ohio)
Keep an eye on: No one has seen free-agent big man Andrew Bynum or No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett in live action all summer, so camp will give us our first glimpse of the Cavaliers' two biggest offseason additions. You better believe All-Star Kyrie Irving will be watching them both closely.
Oct. 1 — the Pistons Practice Facility (Auburn Hills, Mich.)
Keep an eye on: Josh Smith and Brandon Jennings give the Pistons an edge they've lacked in recent seasons, an edge that veteran Chauncey Billups will help smooth out over the course of the season.
Sept. 28 — Bankers Life Fieldhouse (Indianapolis)
Keep an eye on: Paul George's contract extension should be finalized by the start of camp, but it's Danny Granger who will draw the attention. If he's healthy and in the right frame of mind, the Pacers will challenge the Heat for the top spot in the East.
Oct. 1 — In the Bahamas
Keep an eye on: The Heat have hit repeatedly on offseason acquisitions and Greg Oden could be the latest on that hit list. He has the luxury of coming along at his own pace with the two-time defending champs, who would have begun this season at the top of the heap with or without him on the roster.
Oct. 1 — Bucks Training Facility (St. Francis, Wisc.)
Keep an eye on: All of the new faces, from coach Larry Drew to the new backcourt of O.J. Mayo and Brandon Knight. The Bucks were aggressive in an effort to revamp the roster for the long-term good of the franchise. How that works this season, though, remains to be seen.
Oct. 1 — MSG Training Center (Greenburgh, N.Y.)
Keep an eye on: The pressure is on both Carmelo Anthony and Knicks coach Mike Woodson to get this team back to where they were last season, before that playoff fizzle, which is among the elite in the Eastern Conference. The rest of the pack is closing in, too, making that task even more difficult.
Oct. 1 — Amway Center Magic Practice Court (Orlando)
Keep an eye on: Rookie Victor Oladipo will not be eased into his starting role for a franchise in need of a new face (you might remember the old one … he's in Houston now). He starred during Orlando Summer League play and enters the season as a Rookie of the Year favorite.
Sept. 28 — St. Joseph's University (Philadelphia)
Keep an eye on: The last team to fill its coaching vacancy, the Sixers kept everyone wondering about the direction of the franchise after Doug Collins stepped aside and they traded their best player (Jrue Holiday) to the New Orleans Pelicans. New coach Brett Brown has his work cut out for him.
Oct. 1 — Air Canada Centre (Toronto) and Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
Keep an eye on: Jonas Valanciunas had an impressive summer, starting with his work in the Las Vegas Summer League (where he earned MVP honors) and then helping lead Lithuania to the gold medal game at EuroBasket 2013, where they fell to France. if the Raptors are indeed ready to make that leap into the playoff mix, they'll need Valanciunas to step up in a major way.
Sept. 28 — George Mason University (Fairfax, Va.)
Keep an eye on: John Wall remains the Wizards' main attraction, the max-extension he signed this summer only intensifies the spotlight on the player and point guard expected to lead the franchise out of the lottery woods and back into the playoff mix in the Eastern Conference. The talent, drive and work ethic are in place. The supporting cast, though, is still a work in progress.
Sept. 29 — American Airlines Center (Dallas)
Keep an eye on: Dirk Nowitzki doesn't have the superstar help that was supposed to arrive via free agency over the summer, which could mean another postseason miss for the Mavericks.
Sept. 30 — Pepsi Center Practice Court (Denver)
Keep an eye on: After years of fuss about what he might do as a head coach, we'll finally get a chance to see Brian Shaw in action with a Nuggets team reeling from offseason departures in the front office, coaching and player ranks.
Sept. 28 — Warriors Practice Facility (Oakland)
Keep an eye on: Andre Iguodala, who has to find his way quickly on a team with young talent and plenty of skill in every direction. The Warriors improve tremendously on defense with his presence in the rotation.
Sept. 28 — Toyota Center (Houston)
Keep an eye on: The Rockets' trip to the Philippines for the NBA's Global Games should provide lots of bonding time for Dwight Howard, James Harden, Jeremy Lin and the crew. They won't have the luxury of time get things together … you never do playing the role of an instant contender.
Sept. 29 — UC San Diego's RIMAC Arena (La Jolla, Calif.)
Keep an eye on: Doc Rivers is the new center of attention for the Clippers, who had arguably the best offseason of any team in the league. The personnel (headlined by All-Stars Chris Paul and Blake Griffin) is in place for the Clippers to be a serious contender for years to come.
Sept. 28 — Toyota Sports Center (El Segundo, Calif.)
Keep an eye on: All eyes will be on Kobe Bryant, as they should be. No one knows for sure when he will return to full action off of the Achilles injury and surgery that ended his 2012-13 season prematurely. But the Lakers' fortunes this season rest solely on Kobe's comeback.
Oct. 1 — Vanderbilt University (Nashville)
Keep an eye on: With Lionel Hollins gone and replaced by Dave Joerger, the Grizzlies will have to sort out an identity crisis internally. The grit and grind mantra remains but the man who implemented that mindset is no longer around to tend to it.
Oct. 1 — Minnesota State University-Mankato's Taylor Center (Mankato, Minn.)
Keep an eye on: You remember Kevin Love, don't you? He would be the All-Star big man whose 2013-13 season was curtailed by injury. He leads an ambitious group that has designs on a playoff berth, provided they stay healthy enough to chase the postseason crowd in an extremely deep Western Conference.
Oct. 1 — Pelicans Training Facility (Metairie, La.)
Keep an eye on: Jrue Holiday blossomed into an All-Star in Philadelphia and should continue his rise up the ranks in New Orleans with a young and talented Pelicans squad that includes a surplus of backcourt talent. That should allow Holiday to play both point and shooting guard for the Pelicans depending on the situation.
Sept. 28 — Integris Health Thunder Development Center (Oklahoma City)
Keep an eye on: Russell Westbrook's return from injury is critical to the Thunder's cause. Reggie Jackson filled in admirably during the playoffs last season, but the drop off from an All-Star like Westbrook to developing prospect like Jackson was simply too much for the Thunder (Kevin Durant specifically) to manage.
Oct. 1 — Northern Arizona University's Rolle Activity Center (Flagstaff, Ariz.)
Keep an eye on: This is another team with a new coach in the crosshairs. Jeff Hornacek has plenty of experience as a player and coach that will come in handy as the Suns continue to try to rebuild their program. Figuring out the Eric Bledsoe–Goran Dragic point guard dynamic should prove to be Hornacek's biggest training camp challenge.
Oct. 1 — Trail Blazers Practice Facility (Portland)
Keep an eye on: LaMarcus Aldridge wants to be a part of a playoff contender and it's clear that he'd love for that to happen in Portland. But the Trail Blazers still have work to do to make that happen. Rest assured point guard and reigning Rookie of the Year Damian Lillard will do his part.
Oct. 1 — the University of California Santa Barbara's Pavillion Gym (Santa Barbara, Calif.)
Keep an eye on: The Kings are set to make DeMarcus Cousins a wealthy man with a near-max contract extension. It'll be up to Cousins to make the Kings (and new part owner Shaquille O'Neal) look good for doing so by shedding the foolishness that has accompanied his game and become the consistent and dominant force his talent indicates he could and should be.
Sept. 30 — the United States Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs, Colo.)
Keep an eye on: Tony Parker had a busy and fruitful summer, leading France to the EuroBasket title. But the downside of that work is that he has just days to rest up and recover before training camp with the Spurs. Parker will need rest early on and throughout the season if the Spurs plan on duplicating their run to The Finals.
Oct. 1 — Zions Bank Basketball Center (Salt Lake City)
Keep an eye on: Rookie point guard Trey Burke struggled with the transition from college superstar to NBA starter during summer league play in Orlando. The Jazz need him to shave some time off of that learning curve in training camp. Without a ton of veteran assistance available, there is no wiggle room either. Burke has to get up to speed in a hurry.


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March 25, 2008
MONTECITO, Calif. - In doubles play, Jill Damion and Asagi Onaga teamed up at number one to defeat Westmont freshmen Lauren Combs and Erin McGurty 8-1. The Gauchos' Tova Hausman and Brittany Kausen defeated freshman Ilissa Mathews and senior Jennie Dunn on court two by a score of 8-3 while Bryanna Ojeda and Juliette Mutzke picked up the win on court three by the same score over juniors Kristen Lee and Christina Klein.
In singles, UCSB's Marta Simic swept the number one match, defeating Combs 6-0, 6-0 while at number three, Onaga notched a 6-1, 6-0 over McGurty. On the number four court, Hausman claimed a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Lee and Damion won at number two 6-3, 6-1 over Mathews.
Despite the score 6-0, 6-0 score, the number six singles battle turned out to be the second longest match of the day. Mutzke swept Dunn, but nearly every game went to at least deuce.
The closest match of the afternoon was played on the number five court. Kausen won the first set 6-2, but Klein responded in the second set and won 7-5. A super-tiebreaker was played to determine the match. Klein won the first six points to take a commanding lead, but Kausen produced an ace serve to break the streak and went on to win the next eight points. Klein was able to win one more point before Kausen ended the marathon affair with a 10-7 win.
Singles #1 - Marta Simic (UCSB) def. Lauren Combs (WC) 6-0, 6-0 #2 - Jill Damion (UCSB) def. Ilissa Mathews (WC) 6-3, 6-1 #3 - Asagi Onaga (UCSB) def. Erin McGurty (WC) 6-1, 6-0 #4 - Tova Hausman (UCSB) def. Kristen Lee (WC) 6-1, 6-1 #5 - Brittany Kausen (UCSB) def. Christina Klein (WC) 6-2, 5-7, (10-7) #6 - Juliette Mutzke (UCSB) def. Jennie Dunn (WC) 6-0, 6-0 Doubles #1 - Jill Damion /Asagi Onaga (UCSB) def. Lauren Combs / Erin McGurty (WC) 8-1 #2 - Tova Hausman /Brittany Kausen (UCSB) def. Ilissa Mathews / Jennie Dunn (WC) 8-3 #3 - Bryanna Ojeda /Juliette Mutzke (UCSB) def. Kristen Lee / Christina Klein (WC)


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I'm a technological Luddite, an analog guy wandering through a digital world. All my computers are obsolete. Most of them still use Windows 98 because I've managed to get them running reliably (most of the time) and they meet my simple needs.
All my bikes are old, too. Most of them are steel, some equipped with fixed gears and some as single speeds. Even the multi-geared bikes are obsolete - nothing more modern than an 8 speed. There are only 2 exceptions - my Giant carbon fiber racing bike, and an old Schwinn Aluminum that I bought as a donor bike for parts. I've never ridden the Schwinn.
I try to keep this blog simple too. I use an old Palm IIIc with the Avantgo information service, and I know from experience that plain text looks better on the PDA. It loads faster and doesn't take up much memory space. This may not mean much to someone with high-speed connections, but I'm still using dial-up too! Hey, it's like Morse code, only a little faster. And I can use it from any telephone.
Why mention all this?
As I've gotten older, I've developed a resistance to change, or put another way, an unwillingness to change. I don't want or need the latest titanium gadget, the fastest computer, or a bicycle with a bewildering number of gears. None of it will make me a better or faster rider. Only better training can do that, and frankly I don't have the time. When I feel strong, I push hard. When I feel puny, I go much easier. It's true that I use a heart rate monitor at times, but mostly I use it as a rev limiter in the worst summer heat.
There's some advantage to being a Luddite. By the time I adopt some newfangled thing like STI or clipless pedals, the systems are free of bugs and very reliable. At this rate, I may switch to a 9 speed system in another 4 or 5 years, or I may dig in my technological heels and give up multiple gears entirely. Or I could go off on a different tangent and build a touring/commuting
bike around a Shimano Nexus 7 speed hub.
Maybe I could turn into a total wild man and actually ride an aluminum bike! Imagine that.


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(with the sewing machine) to make it look like ice blocks.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
How To Make A Play Felt Igloo
If you ever need to make a play felt igloo, here you go.
Easy, peasy directions.
NOTE: Sorry the photos are so dark,
I was sewing in my studio on a gray and snowy day.
I based my design on a basic hat pattern,
so if you need to wear your igloo as a hat you can do that too!
(Note: If you want to learn how to make a hat,
check out my good bloggy friend Val's post here
First, I sketched out two semi-circles with a sharpie on felt.
Cut them out and cut out a small "V" shaped notch
at the top of each piece.
Stitch up each "V" to create pleats.
Sew the (2) wrong sides together and inside-out your igloo.
Then cut out a small doorway.
It should look like this...
Using a scrap of your felt,
fold it over (like bias tape) and stitch around the doorway
to reinforce it and give it more of an "igloo look"
Then, I added a second scrap around the bottom edge
to help it stand up better, and a few stitched
(horizontal and vertical) white seams
(with the sewing machine) to make it look like ice blocks.
(with the sewing machine) to make it look like ice blocks.
Happy (Felty) Sewing!
Posted by pink and green mama MaryLea
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Allegheny Arms and Armor Museum -Allegheny Arms and Armor Museum in Smethport, PA preserves and maintains military vehicles, armor, aircraft, watercraft, weapons and associated militaria.
Allegheny National Forest - official site of the Allegheny National Forest. The forest offers many recreational opportunities, including boating, canoeing, camping, cross country skiing and hiking.
Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau - Learn about Pennsylvania's outdoor playground.
Allegany State Park (NY) - New York State's largest state park, just minutes from Bradford
Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center - Nationally known acts come to Bradford each season.
Bradford Little Theatre - Locally produced, award winning productions hit the stage annually.
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra - See the BPO and other major recording artists at Kleinhan's Music Hall.
Buffalo Sabres Hockey - National Hockey League's Buffalo Sabres and the First Niagara Center are just 75 miles from Bradford, a short drive up U.S. Route 219. The arena annually attracts major touring artists and other performances.
Crook Farm - Visitors can enjoy a walk back in time as they visit the 19th century restored farm house, barn, one-room schoolhouse, herb garden, tool house, train depot and outbuildings located in Bradford.
Eldred World War II Museum - The Eldred World War II Museum is located in Eldred, PA, 85 miles south of Niagara Falls, NY. During World War II, Eldred was the site of a British and American munitions plant which produced eight million bombs, mortar shells and fuses.
Erie Otters - Ontario Hockey League team featuring many of the futue stars of the NHL.
Flickerwood Wine Cellar - Open seven days a week, the winery in Kane, PA welcomes tours from groups and organizations, including bus tours.
Glendorn - A 1280 acre estate for public lodging while preserving the estate. The goal at Glendorn is to achieve a level of comfort, with an attendant sense of privacy and pause, take stock and renewal but also to have fun. We encourage fly fishing instruction, trap and skeet lessons, hiking or biking the trails, canoeing, or relaxing by the swimming pool or in front of the estate's 41 wood burning fireplaces. Reservations: 800-843-8568
Holiday Valley Ski Resort- Ski resort in Ellicottville, N.Y., also includes golfing, mountain biking, and fly fishing off-season.
Holgate Toy Company - World famous for its wooden toys designed by Jarvis Rockwell (brother of Norman Rockwell). The company was founded in 1929 and operates in Kane, PA.
Kinzua Dam- Kinzua Dam is at the heart of one of the largest and most popular outdoor recreation complexes in the northeastern United States. You can visit the reservoir and discover a diversity of year-round recreational opportunities.
Knox Kane Railroad - Knox Kane Railroad is a delightful passenger train trip from Marienville, PA to the Kinzua Bridge, with a stop in Kane to pick up passengers. Both open-air and closed cars transport passengers through deep woods and rural settings.
Penn-Brad Oil Museum - The Penn-Brad Oil Museum in Bradford contains an interesting collection of artifacts, momentos and antique field equipment from the oil industry and features a 72 foot tall wooden standard drilling rig used in developing the first billion dollar oil field.
Rock City Park - Climb gigantic rocks just minutes from Bradford.
Seneca Allegany Casino - Legal gaming just minutes from Bradford along with big-name concerts and shows
Shea's Performing Arts Center - located in Buffalo, N.Y., one of the northeast's finest arts venues.
Struther's Library Theatre - historic playhouse in Warren, Pa.
The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center - Museum dedicated to Lucy and Desi, in nearby Jamestown, N.Y., the hometown of Lucille Ball.
The Winery at Wilcox - Winery in Wilcox, Pa.
Warner Theater - Erie, Pa.'s leading fine arts venue.
Zippo/Case Visitor's Center - Since its opening in 1997, the Zippo/Case Visitors Center in Bradford has attracted thousands of visitors from over 120 countries around the world. Step through history and trace two beloved American icons, the Zippo lighter and Case knife.
You'll find a lot to do here, particularly if you like doing things outdoors.
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