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Shavuot is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai. The two day long holiday marks the end of the seven week Counting of the Omer– the time period between Passover and the day God delivering the Torah to Moses and the Israelites on Mt. Sinai. It took Moses and the Israelites seven weeks of trekking through the desert to reach Mount Sinai. Shavuot literally translates to "weeks" in Hebrew, emphasizing the conclusion of this seven week journey. The timing of the holiday suggests that Shavuot may have been an ancient agricultural festival that took on special significance when the events at Mount Sinai occurred. Because of this, Jews will often "bring the outdoors indoors" by decorating the house and synagogue with flowers and greenery. Many Jews also celebrate the holiday by staying up all night on Erev Shavuot to study and symbolically prepare for receiving the wisdom of the Torah. This event is called Tikkun Leyl Shavuot (the Shavuot night watch).
One of my favorite parts of Shavuot is the reading of the Book of Ruth. The story of Ruth has special significance to me and other Jews-by-choice– it is the story of the first conversion to Judaism. A famine forces Elimelech and his wife Naomi to flee from their Israelite home to the foreign country of Moab. Soon Elimelech dies, and Naomi is widowed in Moab. She continues living there with her two sons, who eventually marry two Moabite girls– Orpah and Ruth. Tragically, both sons also die, leaving Naomi to live with her two widowed daughters-in-law in a strange land. Naomi decides to leave Moab and journey to Bethlehem to live amongst the Israelites again. She encourages both Orpah and Ruth to return to their parents and remarry in Moab. Orpah reluctantly agrees, but Ruth refuses– out of love, she chooses instead to stay with her mother-in-law and embrace Judaism. This could not have been an easy choice, for Ruth had to leave behind everything she knew in order to stay with Naomi. Her kindness and obedience to God are eventually rewarded in Bethlehem, where she marries a wealthy farm owner named Boaz. Together they have a son named Obed, who becomes the grandfather of King David. My Christian readers will know that the Gospels trace the ancestry of Jesus to King David– so from the Christian perspective, Ruth's choice to stay with Naomi and embrace Judaism also made her a part of this important lineage.
Ruth made famous the phrase, "For wherever you go, I will go; wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God." The story of Ruth teaches us that unconditional love often requires sacrifice. Ruth makes a difficult choice, and her kindness is rewarded in the end. The message is that God blesses those who are good and merciful. For a more in-depth version of this story, please check out this cute Book of Ruth graphic novel published by the Jewish Outreach Institute:
Shavuot, like most Jewish holidays, has a food component. On Shavuot we celebrate dairy foods. It is a vegetarian holiday for kosher Jews, because the laws of kashrut forbid mixing milk products with meat. There could be a number of reasons for the association of dairy with Shavuot. There is a verse in the Song of Solomon (4:11) which says that the Torah is like "milk and honey under your tongue," which might indicate a connection between the Torah-centric holiday and dairy foods. Some also believe that because the Israelites had not yet received the kosher laws, they had prepared foods on the first Shavuot that did not follow kashrut. When they received the Torah, they read the new laws of kashrut and realized their meat dishes were not kosher, in accordance with God's will– so they opted to eat dairy dishes only. I read in the most recent issue of Tribe Magazine that the Hebrew word chalav (milk) has a numerical value of 40, which corresponds with the number of days Moses spent on Mount Sinai receiving the Torah. Still others say that Shavuot occurs during the fertile spring period, when animal mothers produce lots of fresh milk.
Whatever the reason, a dairy holiday is a fantastic excuse to make one of my favorite indulgences– CHEESECAKE! (nom, nom, nom…)
As anybody who bakes regularly will tell you, cheesecake is an art form. It took me many tries to master cheesecake, but it was definitely worth the effort. I'm sharing my favorite cheesecake with you here today. It's a family recipe that I've tweaked and perfected over the years. While my recipes are usually on the simple side, this one can be a bit tricky. I'm going to be as specific as possible with the instructions. Be sure to follow the steps exactly as written, or you might end up with a cracked, soggy, or strangely textured cake! (I tell you this from personal experience.) Also, keep in mind that making this cheesecake is a long process– so if you want to serve it for Shavuot, plan ahead! 🙂
This recipe creates a classic New York-style cheesecake, a great base to which you can add your own special embellishments. Feel free to top it (I've provided my blueberry topping recipe here), or mix in other ingredients to create new and exciting cheesecake flavors. Or, if you're a cheesecake purist, serve it as-is… it should impress any true cheesecake aficionado. It has never let me down!
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Shavuot Cheesecake
10 servings
30 minutes
4 hours
4 hours 30 minutes
Learn the history of the Shavuot holiday, then celebrate the holiday with a rich and delicious New York-style cheesecake recipe. Kosher, Dairy.
Crust Ingredients
- 10 full-size honey graham crackers
- 1/2 cup walnut pieces
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Pinch salt
- 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
Cheesecake Ingredients
- 2 lbs cream cheese (4 bricks)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup baking flour
- 2 tsp vanilla
Blueberry Topping Ingredients (optional)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tsp cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Recipe Notes
You will also need: Springform pan, parchment paper, food processor, roasting pan for water bath, a teapot.
Nutrition information is for plain cheesecake only.
To Make Cheesecake
About 45 minutes before baking, take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator so it can return to room temperature.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place a piece of parchment paper over the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan, then seal the springform pan edge around the base. The base should be covered by parchment paper with edges of the paper sticking out from the sides of the pan. This paper will keep the cheesecake from sticking to the bottom of your pan. Grease the inner sides of the springform pan with butter or cooking spray, making sure the sides are fully coated. Do not spray the parchment paper on the bottom.
IMPORTANT: Make sure your springform pan is fully locked and secure around the parchment paper! There is nothing worse than filling a springform pan with batter and having the pan fall apart or leak on you. If you have an older or lower quality pan that doesn't lock tightly, you may want to cut the parchment paper into a circle to line the bottom rather than letting the edges stick out, so there is no layer of parchment to interfere with the seal.
In a food processor, pulse together graham crackers, powdered sugar, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt until a crumbly powder forms (about 30 seconds of processing). Pour the melted butter over the crumbs and continue to process for another 10 seconds. Push the crumbs down the sides of the processor, stir them with a spoon, and continue processing for about 10 more seconds. At the end of processing, crumbs should be evenly darkened/moistened by the butter. Press crumb mixture firmly in an even layer across the bottom of the springform pan.
Thoroughly clean and dry the food processor. Pulse together all of the cheesecake filling ingredients in the food processor, using short 1-second pulses to blend the ingredients for about 15 seconds total mixing time. Do not overmix-- this will cause the cheesecake's texture to change. Filling consistency should be smooth (no lumps), but not watery.
Fill the teapot with water and heat it up on the stovetop. While water is heating, pour the cheesecake filling carefully into the prepared springform pan. Smooth the surface of the cheesecake filling with a spatula or spoon; pop any large bubbles that rise to the surface.
When the teapot boils, carefully fill a wide roasting pan with the hot water (don't burn yourself!). Place the roasting pan on the bottom of the oven, and place the springform pan onto the middle rack of the oven above the pan of water. This creates a steamy environment in the oven, which allows the cake to bake more evenly (see note below). Close the oven and bake at 325 degrees F for one hour.
At the end of one hour, take the roasting pan with water out of the oven. Close the oven, turn off the heat, and let the cheesecake cool slowly inside the oven for 3 hours. This slow cooling will prevent the top of the cake from cracking. (If you don't care about cracking, you can cool it out of the oven, which will bring it back to room temperature more quickly.)
After 3 hours, remove the pan from the oven. Let it return to room temperature, then place the cheesecake in the refrigerator and chill for at least 12 hours. Gently remove the cake from the springform pan after it is thoroughly chilled. If using a topping, spread it on after chilling the cake. Serve cold.
Note: I prefer the steaming method I described above to a traditional "water bath" or bain-marie-- it saves you having to wrap the springform pan in foil. I've tried this cheesecake both in a direct water bath and with this indirect steaming method, and the result is exactly the same-- plus, you don't have to worry about making the springform pan watertight. Less muss, less fuss. 🙂
To make Blueberry Topping
In a small saucepan, heat 1/3 cup of water. Slowly dissolve sugar and cornstarch as the water heats up. When mixture boils, add blueberries. Stir slowly and constantly for 4-5 minutes until mixture is thick, syrupy, and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Let the topping return to room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour. Stir well before spreading on top of the cheesecake.


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For Seniors: Sync Contacts on iPad 2 with iTunes
Sync contacts from your computer or your Google or Yahoo! account using iTunes, so you can avoid manually entering contacts on your iPad. Having contacts on your iPad 2 allows you to quickly lookup addresses, get directions using Maps, find important phone numbers, display your friend's websites, and so on.
To arrange syncing, you set your iTunes account on your computer so that it knows what you want to sync — the address book on your computer or your Google or Yahoo! account. This sync works in both directions: Contacts from the iPad are sent to your address book, and contacts from your address book are sent to the iPad.
1First connect your iPad to your computer using the Dock Connector to USB Cable.
iTunes opens on your computer.
2Click the name of your iPad in the left navigation area of iTunes.
iTunes sync options appear below the iPad name.
4Click to select the Sync Contacts check box, and then choose your address book from the drop-down list (Windows) or pop-up menu (Mac).
You can choose a Windows or mac address book, or a Google/Yahoo! account.
5Click the Apply button in the bottom right corner.
After the change is applied, this button turns into the Sync button.
6Click the Sync button.
The iPad screen changes to show that syncing is in progress. When the sync is complete, open Contacts on your iPad. All contacts have been brought over to it. It's okay to unplug the Dock Connector to USB Cable now.
You can also use a MobileMe or Microsoft Exchange account to sync contacts with the iPad, but MobileMe charges a subscription fee. Microsoft Exchange may, for example, be the program a company uses for its networked e-mail accounts, so if you're retired, this type of account may not be an option.


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CNBC Douchebag Steals Hedge Funder's Wife
Donny Deutsch, the recently-fired insufferable CNBC host and official Gawker Douchebag, has been photographed in an affair with another man's wife, and it's all over Page Six.
The other guy, Andrew Sandler, is not entirely unlike ad-man Deutsch, in that he inherited his business from his father. Apparently he grew suspicious of wife Lisa, hired a private eye and ended up with a picture of the two kissing.
All this is now known because an anonymous source fed the info to Six, and neither Sandler (pictured) or his lawyer are bothering to deny anything, saying only "we're trying to work this out amicably." Good luck with that, especially with two kids involved.
Narcissist though he may be, Deutsch is unmarried, raising the question of why this whole mess was leaked. It seems most likely that Sandler wanted to embarrass Deutsch (though he declined to comment to Six, officially) and hurt his luster in the ad world and his chances of hosting a TV show again. It's hard to imagine how anyone else (like Deutsch) would know when the PI was hired, for example.
But Deutsch doesn't seem like the type to show much embarrassment over anything. When we wrote about him in May, two commenters mentioned his prowess in the sack. It's entirely possible he was proud of his conquest. Hopefully the bad publicity will instill some reticence about being in the spotlight. Shame is probably too much to ask for.


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Sebastian Bach Becomes Adam Levine for 'Moves Like Jagger' [VIDEO]by Mandi Salerno | PopCrush
Heavy metal singer Sebastian Bach ditched his long blonde rocker hair for a short dark quiff and muscle tank as he took on the role of Adam Levine on 'Sing Your Face Off.'
The latest in singing competitions is a little different from its TV opponents. The new show requires each contestant to become the artist they're performing — emulate their style, their voice and their performance qualities. Essentially, they transform from one artist to another.
And talk about a transformation. The metalhead didn't even resemble himself after he received his Adam makeover to perform Maroon 5's 'Moves Like Jagger.' Dressed in a white sleeveless shirt and black leather pants, Sebastian took to the stage as 'Adam' and absolutely killed it.
Supported by sexy backup dancers, he gyrated around the stage in some very un-Sebastian moves. He even forced his own gruff voice to imitate Adam's high-pitched voice for the big hit. Sebastian really gave the performance his all. Hopefully Adam is impressed — we sure are!
'Sing Your Face Off' will debut on May 31 in a six-episode series. Catch it on ABC to find out what other artists Sebastian takes on!


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With September quickly approaching, the Web is abuzz with Apple rumors. The so-called "iPhone 5" (which we think will just be called "new iPhone") is, if leaks and rumors are to be believed, all but announced. Really — we seem to know nearly everything this side of its name. But there's another big Apple gadget that could arrive in the next few weeks: The elusive "iPad Mini." While the launch of a sixth-generation iPhone is essentially guaranteed, the unconfirmed smaller iPad — well, not so much. Let's take a look at everything we've heard so far about this potentially mythical device.
iPad Mini design
The most oft-repeated detail about the iPad Mini is that it will have a screen that measures between 7 inches and 8 inches. In December of last year, DigiTimes, a source for spotty Apple rumors of all kinds, reported that the iPad Mini will have a 7.85-inch display. (All other iPads have a 9.7-inch screen.) This rumor popped up again in March after an unnamed Samsung "official" told the Korea Times that a 7.85-inch iPad Mini was real and in the works.
In May, the same details surfaced, this time from iMore, which is considered a reputable source for unannounced Apple news. According to iMore, the iPad Mini's display would have the same 2048 × 1536 resolution as the third-generation iPad, which would give it a pixel density of 326 ppi. That's the same as the Retina display of the iPhone 4S, and higher than the 264 ppi of the new iPad.
To add further credence to the 7.85-inch screen size rumors, well-respected Apple journalist John Gruber calculated that a 7.85-inch screen made sense technically, but the resolution would likely clock in at 1024 x 768, not the super-high-res 2048 x 1536 resolution (exactly double Gruber's estimate) that iMore reported.
On July 4, Bloomberg also reported that Apple was building an iPad that "measures 7 inches to 8 inches diagonally." The Wall Street Journal followed up the next day with its own report, but only said that Apple was gearing up for production of a "smaller" iPad — no size estimates given.
Aside from those details, we haven't heard or seen much. However, last month, Gotta Be Mobile published photos of an "iPad Mini engineering sample." If legitimate, the sample shows that the iPad Mini will look nearly identical to the third-gen iPad, save for the smaller screen and slightly thinner profile.
iPad Mini hardware
As far as the iPad Mini's guts are concerned, we know almost nothing. The aforementioned iMore report says that the device will come loaded with 8GB of internal storage.
A new report out from Gotta Be Mobile shows that some accessories manufacturers have begun to produce iPad Mini cases that include a slot for a rear-facing camera, as well as a smaller opening at the bottom of the case for the rumored 9-pin dock connector, which most expect to see on the iPhone 5. As we have seen in the past, however, leaked cases reveal absolutely nothing. Just like the rest of us, accessories makers are listening to the rumors, and trying to get a head-start on the competition by designing cases that more or less match the rumored specs floating around the Web. That said, both a camera and the new, smaller dock connector — if it really exists — seem like fairly obvious inclusions for the iPad Mini.
iPad Mini price
Most estimates mark the iPad Mini's price at between $200 and $250. The reason of course, would be to challenge its hottest competitors: Amazon's 7-inch Kindle Fire, and Google's Nexus 7.
That said, a survey out this week from CuponCodes4U.com (who?) shows that 78 percent of American gadget consumers would purchase an iPhone 5 over an iPad Mini. Whether that kind of thinking means anything to Apple, we can't say.
iPad Mini release date
An iMore report from the end of July indicates that Apple will announced both the next iPhone and the iPad Mini on September 12, as will a new iPod nano and an iPod touch 4. The iMore report was followed up with confirmations of the Sept. 12 date by AllThingsD, The Loop, and The Verge. For now, at least, that seems like a good date to pencil in on your calendars — as if people "pencil in" anything anymore.
We'll update this space as more iPad Mini rumors become available.
Check out our iPhone 5 rumor roundup here.
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African-Americans remain the population most disproportionately impacted by HIV in the United States. Comprising only 14% of the population in 2009, they accounted for 44% of HIV infections that year. Of the 1.1 million people living with HIV in the United States, 545,000 are African-American. In addition, new HIV infections among young African-American men who have sex with men (MSM) increased by 48% from 2006-2009. This suggests the urgency and critical place we find ourselves in as we grapple with the HIV epidemic in African-American communities that are facing the most severe burden of the epidemic. HIV in the United States will not be eradicated until it's confronted head on in the African-American community.
Over the past three decades there have been a number of key advances in HIV prevention. Condom education for example, has become an institutionalized part of comprehensive sexual health education. We have also seen the overwhelming success of syringe exchange programs as another critical step in reducing HIV infection among injecting drug users. Over the past few years, the advances in biomedical HIV prevention have offered additional hopeful signs in our HIV prevention efforts. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis or (PrEP), is one of those advances. PrEP is a strategy in which HIV negative people take HIV medicine (antiretrovirals or ARVs) prior to a possible HIV exposure to reduce risk of infection. Using ARVs to decrease the risk of HIV transmission has already been successful in reducing transmission in HIV positive mothers to their infants.
Two recent studies make this point even clearer, demonstrating that PrEP can be both safe and effective. The iPrEx study was a multinational randomized controlled study in 2,499 HIV-negative men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women who have sex with men. The Partners PrEP study enrolled 4,758 HIV serodiscordant couples, in which one partner has HIV and the other does not, from nine research sites in Kenya and Uganda. Both studies indicated the safety and efficacy of PrEP within their respective populations.
With the proliferation of information about PrEP, especially as information is disseminated into communities, there has been understandable excitement, caution, and in some cases alarm. The Final Call, the newspaper of the Nation of Islam recently published a story about PrEP and black communities. The article highlighted some of the anxieties and concerns that the introduction of PrEP into our national HIV prevention toolbox might create. Understandably the present relationship and history between researchers and marginalized communities have contributed to some of the ambivalence. Any mention of scientific research and African-Americans is usually coupled with reflections of Tuskegee. Tuskegee refers to the now infamous research conducted from 1932 and 1972 in Tuskegee, Alabama by the U.S. Public Health Service to study syphilis that went untreated in poor black men. The black men in the study thought they were receiving free health care from the government. In the aftermath of Tuskegee there have been a number of precautions taken and policies implemented to ensure the safety and understanding of study participants. There has also been the development of very successful community engagement programs like The Legacy Project. The Legacy Project is an initiative of The Office of HIV/AIDS Network Coordination (HANC), and has sought to remedy the broken relationship with education, and even promote the value of participating and engaging in research to people of color.
Currently, Gilead Sciences Inc. is seeking approval with the US Food and Drug Administration for the HIV drug Truvada to be used as PrEP. And if approved, will present another historical milestone for the history of the HIV epidemic in this country.
Besides effectively engaging communities another challenge is cost. Cost of expensive HIV drugs, staffing support to ensure treatment adherence, and expanded HIV testing and counseling efforts, is a inescapable factor to successful deployment of our HIV prevention toolbox. As government assisted AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAP) waiting lists grow, what does it mean to provide HIV medications to negative people? There are very tough questions we have to struggle with.
The HIV rates among African-Americans indicate that innovation in prevention is not only a scientific necessity, but a moral one. The implications around PrEP and African-American communities is a highly complex issue that must be examined both with rigor and courage. One thing is certain, we need more research into how PrEP operates in a real-world context, particularly within the African-American community. This National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day provides us an opportunity to acknowledge the challenges such strategies like PrEP, but also the hope of effectively reducing HIV rates in African-American communities.
Charles Stephens is regional organizer, Southern region at AIDS United.


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Journey to Midway
Midway Atoll, as its name implies, lies about halfway between Asia and North America, smack in the middle of the largest ocean on Earth. Surrounded by water for thousands of miles on all sides, it's about as remote as a place can get.
But even Midway's isolation hasn't saved it from the impacts of human consumption oceans away. Seabirds are dying by the thousands, killed by chunks of plastic they mistake for food. Five artists have traveled to Midway to witness and document the lasting impact of throw-away plastic products on an island half a world away.
Artists Chris Jordan, Bill Weaver, Jan Vozenilek, Victoria Sloan Jordan, and Manuel Maqueda are exploring the beaches, shooting photographs and video, writing poetry, and trying to respond to what they find. They are not scientists or environmental activists, but artists who say they are "embarking on an introspective journey," trying to make sense of a tragedy.
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Chris Jordan, a photographer known for his depictions of the vast quantities of material goods that Americans consume, said that the group's goal is "to co-create a multi-media work of art that tenderly witnesses this middle point that humanity finds itself at right now."
The artists found Midway to be an apt symbol of that middle point. Midway is positioned near the apex of the North Pacific Gyre, a huge circular current in which vast quantities of floating plastic trash are trapped. It's called the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an area twice the size of Texas where tiny bits of plastic outweigh zooplankton seven to one.
On Midway, where three million seabirds—including most of the world's Laysan Albatrosses—nest, the plastic pieces wash ashore daily. Seabirds collect them for food. Nearly all of the Laysan Albatrosses on Midway have plastic in their digestive systems; for one third of the chicks, the plastic blockage is deadly. Walking on fields they called "albatross graveyards," the team of artists found thousands of bird skeletons, piles of plastic where there stomachs had been. In some cases, the skeleton had entirely biodegraded; the plastic remained, unchanged.Other marine animals, from sea turtles on down to zooplankton, eat particles of degraded plastic that range in size from large to microscopic. Often, these plastic pieces have absorbed toxins and pollutants (such as PCBs and DDT) from the seawater, causing poisoning and endocrine disruption that works its way up the food chain.
Midway is one of the places where human impact on nature is most pronounced; thanks to its remoteness and the long life of plastic, the island has become a symbol of the reach and duration of human impact. The artists' goal, says Jordan, is to learn from that symbolism. "In the eye of the storm—the apex of the Gyre—perhaps our collaborative efforts can create a container for healing that might have some small effect on the collective choice that is to come."
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Two characters are ... second cousins? Grandfathers were brothers. One of those grandfathers happens to be Draccon.
One character is actually an alien.
Agent Omega has appeared in the comic a few times.
Mandrake is more of a 'good guy' than the other Sha-tith. Surprise!
Bob is a Cheshire. The chemistry explosion massively infused him with Looking Glass. That's why he's so smart.
There are three other major relics of eternity - cloak, sword, and crown. Each, including the amulet, messes with people's heads in different ways.
Steve's brother, Jake, is a Sha-maish vampire - Vescot got him, and Erik knows - he helped.
A future character (hah) is Luke's half-sibling. No family love, though.
Bob's uncle, whose cabin he was living in, is Mark and Liz' great-great-grandfather. Maybe another great in there...
One character is a Jabberwocky, but hasn't had physical mutations yet.
No, Pi would never get his fingers back.
In the CD 'Eli vs Ed' storyline, we find out that Ed almost blew up Eli's house when they were in high school. Eli chopped off Ed's hand, Ed destroyed Eli's eyes. Then Eli's mother almost killed him, so they didn't see each other again until college. That's also why no one really noticed that Eli's eyes were a little red.
Dr McCain graduted from Miskatonic University.
Winger, having been ditched by Helexia, wandered off southwest in search of the Crown of Eternity, which had been accidentally left on that tay. It was supposed to be locked up far, far away.
The Sha-tith built Stonehenge while playing a game. Coincidentally, this game also resulted in the extinction of the unicorn. Bookkeeper was not amused. He liked unicorns.
Helexia's love that she's seeking is none other than Mandrake, who finds her to be an annoying pest. She recognized Luke's mutation in Eli.
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Puerto Vallarta is a city and popular vacation resort on the Pacific Coast of Mexico.
Around the Bay, beautiful beaches, lush jungles and sparkling waterfalls offer many opportunities for the adventurous, while five star resorts, world-class shopping and gourmet restaurants satisfy even the most sophisticated traveler. Stretching from the south end of Old Town to central downtown, a newly extended and refurbished boardwalk along the ocean, called the Malecon, passes by any number of shops, restaurants, and hotels, and often plays host to mimes, breakdancers, clowns and artists.
The residents of Puerto Vallarta are very friendly and generally willing to help with directions and other requests. Old TownVallarta (or the Zona Romantica district) south of the River Cuale is more like a Mexican town and less like a tourist trap.
English is widely spoken, and as a tourist destination prices are higher than many other places in Mexico. Puerto Vallarta is very crowded at holiday times, if planning a visit to Mexico that coincides with a major holiday consider opting to visit Mexico City or Guadalajara instead. The cities empty out as Mexicans and tourists alike flood to the beaches.
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By plane
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (IATA: PVR) is located just to the North of Puerto Vallarta proper, and just south of Nuevo Vallarta. Most major US and Canadian airlines serve the airport along with Aeromexico, Interjet, Volaris and VivaAerobus. It has been recently remodeled, though waits can still occur when more than two flights have landed. Note that the arrival area is plagued by timeshare hucksters as you come out from customs. They will offer to arrange a cab for you and try to rope you into a timeshare sales presentation. After you clear customs, walk quickly through the next room - the one housing the hucksters - continue walking past the rope-line. Now look for the official taxi kiosk out in the main airport atrium. You purchase your taxi trip here. All other offers of cab rides you will receive between customs and the kiosk will be from timeshare hucksters. Ignore every one of them. The bad experience of those taken in can ruin one's first hours in PVR, and that would be a shame. Or hire private transportation.
If you've packed lightly you can take the city buses into town. Turn left as you come out of the building and go towards the main road. The bus stop is to your left, under the pedestrian overpass (1/4 block from the airport door), next to the airport terminal building. Wait for a bus (5 minutes or so) marked "Centro" or "Zona Romantica" (but NOT marked Pitillal or Bobadilla), wave it down, pay your M$7.50 pesos, and enjoy the ride. The bus stops all throughout the town. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes for the bus to get to its farthest southerly stop. You've just saved US$20 ($250 pesos)! You don't need exact change for the bus. Drivers will make change for bills $50.00 pesos & smaller. If going to the main bus station (or a bus to Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerias, and anywhere north along Hwy 200) go over the pedestrian bridge to the other side. The other stop is under the bridge at the opposite side. Get off at Km 9 or 9.5 which is front of the Corona building and walk up two or three blocks along Las Palmas (one of the roads beside the building) past the building to get there. Some of the of the buses such as the "Ixtapas" or "Central Autobuses" buses may make a turn at the Coronas building and go by the bus station. Ask the driver when getting on.
By private transportation
If you are visiting Puerto Vallarta, you should consider private pre-arranged transportation directly from your airport to your hotel. This transportation can be arranged by contacting a company by phone, or booking online. This will save you time and money. There are several companies that can take you anywhere in Puerto Vallarta and surrounds like: Vallarta Transfers and Incentives
By car
There are modern, well maintained toll roads all the way from the border, other local roads are not as well maintained especially in outlying, poorer neighborhoods where the roads are still dirt roads, but are still suitable for the drive. See also driving in Mexico for further tips regarding driving in Mexico.
Federal Hwy 200 (MX Hwy 200) begins in Tepic (168km north) and goes through Sayulita, Bucerias, Nuevo Vallarta and into Puerto Vallarta. The highway continues south through Barra de Navidad, Manzanillo, Acapulco, etc. The road passes through town as a local road (at slower speeds) between the airport and the hills south of Zona Romantica. In downtown (north of Rio Cuale) the highway goes through as Av Mexico & Morelos (southbound along the Melacon or 1 block in) and Juarez & Colombia (northbound). South of R. Cuale, in Zona Romantica, the highway becomes Ignacio L. Vallarta (southbound) to Basilio Badilla and Insurgentes (northbound only between Basilio Badilla and R. Cuale).
From Guadalajara go west on Hwy 15 and exit at signs pointing towards "Ameca" to go through Mascota and America in the mountains along MX 70/90. Enters into town from the NE in the Ixtapa neighborhood as Carretera Las Palms & A Ixtapa. Or continue on Hwy 15 to "MX 68 Compostela Cuota/MX 68 Pto Vallarta Cuota" exit and go west along MX 68/200D to the Hwy 200 intersection just southwest of Compostela and go south on Hwy 200 to Pto Vallarta.
From Manzanillo simply go north on Hwy 200 for the next 284km . Winds into town on a curvy 2 lane road into Zona Romantica from the south.
By boat
There are many party boats that leave the coast from the Marina for day trips. Some stop at various beaches. You are even able to go horseback riding up to a waterfall at one beach south of Puerto Vallarta. Major cruise ships loaded with thousands of tourists from the United States as well as Europe dock in the city's main port typically spending an entire day there.
By bus
The main bus station is north of town, 3km past the airport terminal to km 9 of the main road (Hwy 200) in front of the Corona Building (has a globe on pole in front lawn). The main bus station is two or three blocks behind the Corona Building between Avenida Las Palmas or Palma Real at Bahia Sin Nombre 363, Col Guadalupe Victoria. The following bus companies operate buses to/from here (Note: The 800 toll free numbers are for calling from within Mexico unless stated otherwise. Other numbers are regular or local numbers. From outside Mexico you will have to call the regular numbers):
Second class buses run from coastal towns throughout the riviera Nayarit such as San Blas. Fares on second class buses can be paid to the driver if picked up from along side of the road.
To catch a local bus into town, exit the bus station and keep walking across the parking area. Then walk to your right toward the corner. The city buses will stop here. Any bus you pick up here will take you all the way down to the "Romantic Zone (Zona Romantica)", about a half an hour drive, for just Mx$5.50! Although not really known to tourists, the buses are one of the best ways to mingle with the locals, as well as getting a nice view of town.
It is possible to walk between the airport and the bus station, however catching a city bus is a cheap and reliable option from the other side of the road from the airport terminal. Go across the pedestrian bridge and the stop is under the pedestrian bridge at the other side.
In town there's an additional bus stop at the NE corner of Aguacate & Venustiano Carranza in Zona Romantica (Colonia Emiliano Zapata) for first & second class buses going south to El Tuito, Manzanillo and anywhere along the way. Tickets can bought from vendors in front of Abarrotes Don Chalio on 402 Venustiano Carranza; Farmacia Guadalajara on the SE corner of Insurgentes & Lazaro Cardenas; or Superior Tours on Ignacio L. Vallarta 228 (SW of Ignacio L Vallarta & Calle FCO Madero - Tel: 322-222-0024). Fares for second class buses can be paid to the driver at boarding. If coming into town from the south ask to get off in Zona Romantica (along Insurgent) if going to downtown or Zona Romantica, otherwise stay on the bus to the bus station (north) to continue north to Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerias, Sayulita, Tepic, or anywhere in the Riviera.
The following have their own terminals and/or stops elsewhere instead:
Get around
By taxi
Hotels may provide a price list for cabs (expect to pay about 50 pesos for short trips, and 200 for longer trips). Hotels will also offer (expensive) transport from airport to hotel., but it is much better to take a taxi. If you've booked with a travel agency, they will most likely provide you with transportation to and from the airport. Be prepared for fast speeds, as the cab drivers have schedules to adhere to. Many of the cabs do not have working seatbelts or speedometers as well. Taxi drivers tend to gather at the intersection close to the liquor outlet in the Centro District. They are friendly and you can negotiate trips outside of Puerto Vallarta at a very reasonable cost on slow days. They will wait for you while you dine or shop as well as photograph you and your mates. Include a small tip with the very reasonable fare.
Tip: From the airport, there are two types of taxis available to get you to where you are going. The white federal taxis are available immediately upon exiting the airport but are more expensive. Cross the pedestrian bridge over the highway for the cheaper yellow taxis that are more common in other parts of the city.
By bus
Bus trips cost around $6.50 pesos, which is about US$0.50(0.35 Euro) that you pay to the bus driver when you get in and every ride is good for as long as you have to stay on... the whole city if you'd like. It is easy to find a bus stop. You will see large amounts of people loitering on the sidewalk. If you wait a few minutes, a bus will stop as they run quite frequently. Look for your travel location on the bus windshield. Buses stop almost every five to ten blocks and at peak hours tend to get very full & can get very hot, so be ready for that. If you are a man, be ready to give up your seat to women if the bus becomes crowded. Bus drivers will make change for any amount up to $50.00 pesos, but won't break larger bills. (these prices updated August 2010)
The buses are very reliable quite handy to get to places like Pitillal (the rapidly growing suburb to the NE) and Ixtapa (including the nearby U of Guadalajara campus with its gallery and crocodile farm). They are also useful for travelling from the hotel zone and marina area to the downtown or old-town areas. Any bus marked Centro will pass through both. Buses marked Tunel will skip downtown and head directly to the old-town / zona romantica via the tunnel bypass.
You can visit Bucerias for 12 pesos, $.85. You can also go to Punta Mita for 20 pesos, $1.50. Mismaloya buses charge around 6 pesos. There are also larger buses that can take you to Guadalajara, which is about a 5-hour trip.
You can catch buses for Mismaloya along Basilio Badillo on the corner just West of where you see them lined up.
The easiest way to catch a bus to Bucerias, Punta Mita or points in between is to catch a city bus to Wal-Mart/Sams. Walk along the main road to the northernmost bus shelters in front of Wal-Mart. The buses to Bucerias leave from here.
If you want to catch a bus south to Barra de Navidad or any of the towns south to Costa Allagre, you can catch the bus at the corner of [Dieguez & Aguacate] at the south end of town. Busses leave at 6am & 9am. Look for the blue bust stop sign. You will have to pay the driver in Peso's (fares vary on distance). Just tell the driver where or when you want to get off the bus. Most busses make frequent stops but have A/C. Regional busses are very reliable & run 7 days per week.
Beautiful Banderas Bay, one of the largest and deepest in the world, may be admired from many of the surrounding hills exuberant in lush vegetation. Located right at the mouth of the Bay, straddling both sides of the River Cuale lies a charming and picturesque little town with true Mexican spirit, Puerto Vallarta.
For those who just want to relax, Puerto Vallarta's many golden sand beaches offer one of the best ways to experience the beauty and magic of the Bay of Banderas. A section of the beach called The Blue Chairs is the focal point of the gay village.
To the North, the hills give way a little. Here you will find mile-long stretches of golden sand beaches, rich plantations of papaya and mango and, tucked back along tumbling rivers and streams, small villages where life seems to move at a different pace. There are many different ways to explore the Bay.
To the South, the hills cascade towards the sea creating a rich palette that mixes the vivid green foliage with the deep blues of the water. At their feet nestle secluded coves and small fishing villages, many of which are still accessible only by sea.
To the East, the jungle clad Sierra Madre Mountains, which quickly rise to over 8,000 feet, encircle and protect the town from the winds and regulate the semi-tropical and humid weather.
And, to the West, the Bay of Banderas is home to a wide variety of aquatic life. Humpback whales come here to mate every year from December to March, and sea turtles nest on the beaches from May to October. Schools of dolphins and giant manta rays also inhabit these waters. The Bay and the Marietas Islands offer an amazing kaleidoscope of tropical fish, attracting snorkelers, scuba divers and sport fishermen alike.
Puerto Vallarta has many activities and excursions to keep you entertained. The adventurous can hike or mountain bike in the hills, explore the jungle and hidden trails on horseback, take a jeep safari, snorkel, scuba dive, charter a yacht or sailboat, or take a cruise on one of the many party boats, make a personal photoshoot. Oftentimes they are easily booked online.
Botanical Gardens
Whale watching
Scuba Diving
There are many surfing spots in the state of Nayarit: ranging from beginner waves, to perfect reef breaks for experienced surfers. The names of some of the more popular surf spots are: Veneros, Burros, la Lancha, Punta de Mita, San Pancho and Sayulita. The drive from downtown Vallarta to points inside the Bay takes roughly 45 minutes, and a bit over an hour to get to renowned Sayulita on the Pacific coast. Sayulita is a small village which is frequented by many tourists because it is easily accessible and a vast array of businesses cater to beginner surfers. You can find surfboard rentals, surf lessons and great beaches. Sayulita is known for producing some of the best surfers in Mexico like Tigre Cadena, Kalle Carranza, Diego Cadena and Adan Hernandez amongst others. The main beach at Sayulita has consistent waves and the place is crowded during the winter months particularly. There are waves small enough for beginners and large enough for the locals and experts. Most of the adventure companies don't offer surfing lessons and you might need to find an independent instructor.
Snorkeling - Los Arcos Los Arcos are a set of caves accessible closest via Mismaloya Beach. You have a couple ways of reaching them
Los Arcos actually is a pretty small area to snorkel. Although there are 3 big rock formations, only one is marked off for exploration. Spending an hour there is a sufficient amount of time to see everything.
Explore the Sierra Madre
Canopy Tour / Zip lines
Jet Skiing
Horseback Riding
Turtle-Watching & Repatriation
So you must research this ahead of time if you wish to hike. However, one short and interesting hike may be accessed as follows. Take a water taxi to Yelapa. On the main beach in Yelapa, walk to the right and cross the creek. Hike upwards a few meters to the cobblestone trail. Turn right, and then follow the trail over a ridge and up the adjacent valley. After hiking about 1.5 km through a tropical deciduous forest, your persistence will be rewarded. The waterfall is about 10 m high, with a pool for bathers at the base. The falls are more impressive during the rainy season (northern summer).
November Festival
It usually occurs in the middle of November and includes:
Old Town Art Walk in El Centro - Will occur every Wednesday night, 6-10PM, from October 28, 2009 to May 26. 2010. Some of the local art galleries visited are:
Puerto Vallarta didn't have an English language theater scene until recently. Now you can see up to four companies from the venue Theater Agustin Flores Contreras.
You can also find blues, pop-rock and jazz.
The rich cultural diversity of Puerto Vallarta is reflected in the cuisine that its many restaurants have to offer. From the most casual taco stands, to tropical beachfront palapas, to upscale rooftop restaurants with panoramic views, there are literally hundreds of restaurants serving exactly what you are hungry for.
However, care should be taken to avoid travellers' diarrhea. There are many beachside restaurants to tempt you with tropical drinks, but bottled beer is a much safer option. When water taxis or other guides seamlessly hand you off to their "amigos" at a beachside restaurant, do not be bashful about seeking other options, or just order a bottled beer to be opened in front of you. Do not trust that your guide has made a good decision, he will be gone with your tip long before you show any symptoms. Restaurants listed in reputable tour guides are a fairly safe bet.
Downtown:The Hot Spot for Nightlife - Located along the beachfront walk
Old Town: It may seem strange but Steve's Sports Bar on Basilio Badillo #286 has the best margaritas - and we've been testing.
Accommodations around the Bay of Banderas range from well-known international hotel chains and upscale villas and condominiums in the hotel zone, Marina Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, and Punta Mita to moderately priced hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, apartments villas, and condominiums in Old Town Vallarta. The south end of Old Town has a number of gay-friendly hotels.
Stay safe
Emergency Numbers
General Safety
Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful holiday destination, but this is not an excuse to leave your common sense at home. You should not treat the city as if it is a huge beach resort existing solely for your pleasure.
Exercise caution here as in any place that you are unfamiliar. Keep an eye on your possessions (purses, cameras, etc) at all times. Do not flaunt large amounts of cash and wear a concealed money belt to secure large bills and your passport. Make sure you always have small bills/ coins on hand to pay for small items.
The beaches and hotels have security people who are familiar with the area and tend to ward off most undesirable characters. As in many "tourist destinations", there are local "tourist police", who concentrate on keeping the area safe for visitors. They, and the locals, understand the value of visitors and make life very difficult for those who may consider preying on visitors.
Avoid confrontations with the police. In the event you do have a disagreement with them, expect to be treated poorly and expect to pay many a peso to regain your freedom. Respect and co-operation goes a long way with them, disrespect usually will not be tolerated.
For digestive issues, use Immodium. It is sold over the counter & works for most issues.
Beach Activities
Water you have never been to can be dangerous. Leaving your valuables (cameras, purses, passport) alone on the beach, is an invitation to theft at any beach.
Note that not very many places take credit cards. Some larger hotel complexes, high end restaurants and shops do, but most do not. It is very much a cash only economy with ATMs available in convenient locations and a bank downtown where in-person withdrawals can be made.
For the budget traveler - time your visit outside of peak holiday periods (eg Santa Semana/ Easter week). Accommodation prices during peak times can double or triple and the beaches become insanely crowded.
If you are traveling around Mexico leave your souvenir shopping until Guadalajara as prices in Puerto Vallarta are higher, sometimes bordering on exorbitant.
Get out
Your exploring does not have to be limited just to the Bay, there are nearby archeological sites to visit as well. Close at hand, in the region of Ixtapa, studies have uncovered sites dating back to 400 B.C.
Mismaloya is a short drive outside town. It is famous for being the location for the movie "The Night of the Iguana" directed by John Houston. You can tour the location.
Chico's Paradise, a river valley with rock formations and picnic/restaurant areas is a short drive or bus ride outside town.
For a trip back in time to the 1600's and 1700's; a day-trip up (4600') to the old silver mining town of San Sebastian del Oeste is worth the time. http://www.sansebastianmexico.com/


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This knowledge can be important in predicting the progress and treatment of bone diseases, as well as for understanding the walking behavior of extinct species. Christen will gain his PhD at TU/e on Monday 4 February.
The ability of the skeleton to adapt to the way in which it is loaded is well known as Wolff's law. Bone tissue contains special cells that are sensitive to the mechanical forces acting on the bone. More bone mass is produced where the pressure on the bone is high, and bone tissue is lost where the pressure is low. This process is easily visible, for example in tennis players, where the heavily loaded playing arm gains extra bone mass, or in astronauts, where bone mass in the legs is lost after space travel as a result of the low load.
Christen used the opposite of Wolff's law, that the bone structure reveals information about the loads experienced in the past. He has developed an algorithm that searches micro-CT-scan images for load‑generated patterns in the microstructure of bones. The program translates these into a load distribution in the bone. Christen has used this method on wrist, hip and other bones, and his findings corresponded well to load data obtained in other studies. According to Christen his Orthopaedic Biomechanics research group at TU/e is the only one in the world that is able to reveal the load history of a bone on the basis of its microstructure.
The method has a number of practical applications. For example knowledge of the bone loading patterns is important to allow better prediction of the development of bone diseases like osteoporosis, and to estimate the effectiveness of particular treatments. This can help to prevent painful and dangerous bone fractures. Christen's method can also help to improve the shape of an implant to reduce the chance that it will later become detached. Finally, Christen expects that the method can be used to clarify the walking behavior of extinct species such as dinosaurs and our own ancestors, based on the bone structures found in fossils.
Patrik Christen will gain his PhD on Monday 4 February at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) on his thesis entitled 'Deciphering the Secret Message within Bone Microstructure'. His supervisor is prof.dr. Keita Ito, TU/e professor of Orthopaedic Biomechanics, and his Copromotor is dr.ir. Bert van Rietbergen.


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Not an RN?
Thomas University does not offer an Associate Degree in Nursing program. However, several Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) programs are available in the area. They enable a student to be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse. TU offers general education "core" courses that are required by these ADN programs. Successful completion of TU's general education core does not guarantee admission to the ADN programs. Application must be made to whichever school the student plans to attend.


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Thanks to MindLoveMisery's Menagerie for hosting this weeks prompt — Paper Back Writer:
" What is your great novel/novella/collection of short/flash fiction/poetry/ pulp paperback/graphic novel? Of course, you don't have to write it, just write about it.
Weave any sort of tale; in the abstract or concrete; as you or a character of yours; being accepted for publication; editing process; book tours – remember you 'just wanna be a paperback writer.'"
I'm still working on a novel called: How Was Last Night For You? I'm editing it in second draft. Still a lot of work to do and haven't had the time to work on it lately. This Octelle poem illustrates the story line roughly:
She wants love, but it keeps slipping,
Through her fingers, the Sirene dripping.
She's a regular girl, too kind,
Believes in people and magic finds —
In her paranormal world sound,
Curses, mermaids, sea witch found.
Nina narrator, life gripping,
Focus and ire of a mer-witch.
John wasn't smart at twenty-five,
Lied about girl, she cursed him live.
Where ever he wondered,
Strange events encountered.
People got hurt, women injured.
No love; witch's wrath incurred.
Sees Nina drinking Flirtinie,
Sparks, passion, between them ignite.
A mermaid she is, sea witch too,
She's experienced pain, heart broke through —
Victorian romance; cad —
He'd a mistress, kids they had.
Clued in after his death –cried,
Traveled, came home to new guy.
Adare never changed, men still lie.
No broken girl now -she's Talise.
Characters wrote, story occurs,
Talise hates Nina — it's inferred.
She cursed John left his soul burnt,
She wants John back, she's a flirt.
Evil, she'll never gain him through,
Her magic; Nina loves John true.
Witch's wrath, all will suffer –die?
No one can say; writer yet edits.
©Mandibelle16.(2016) All Rights Reserved.


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Eastwood's rambling RNC speech
TAMPA, Fla. — Clint Eastwood delivered a rambling performance at the Republican National Convention on Thursday night in a speech that included the Hollywood legend speaking to an empty stool and telling an imaginary President Barack Obama "I'm not going to shut up" and calling the president "absolutely crazy."
The Romney campaign defended Eastwood's performance, saying, "His ad-libbing was a break from all the political speeches and the crowd enjoyed it."
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Eastwood, who was unveiled earlier in the day as the mystery speaker before Sen. Marco Rubio's introduction of Mitt Romney's nomination acceptance speech, stepped onto the stage at the convention center and criticized Obama's policies while barely mentioning the GOP presidential nominee.
"So I've got Mr. Obama sitting here and I just was going to ask him a couple of questions. But you know, I remember 3½ years ago when Mr. Obama won the election and, no, I wasn't a big supporter," Eastwood said as he looked at the empty stool next to his podium.
"I was watching that night when he was having that thing and they were talking about hope and change," he added. "'Yes we can' and it was dark and outdoors and it was nice, people were lighting candles, they were saying 'I just thought this is great.' Everybody's crying, Oprah was crying. And I was even crying."
"I haven't cried that hard since I found out that there's 23 million unemployed people in this country. Now that is something to cry for because that is a disgrace, a national disgrace, and we haven't done enough; obviously, this administration hasn't done enough to cure that," he said.
The actor, who officially endorsed Romney earlier this month, continued on a winding rant in which he hit the president for failing to keep his promises.
"Somebody had the stupid idea of trying terrorists in downtown New York City. … I know you were against the war in Iraq and that's OK, but you thought the war in Afghanistan was OK. You thought that was something worth doing. We didn't check with the Russians to see how they did there for the 10 years," Eastwood said.
"I'm not going to shut up. It's my turn," the actor blurted out a few moments later, still glancing over at the make-believe Obama sitting in the empty chair next to him. "I just wondered, all these promises, and then I wondered about you know, … what do you want me to tell Romney? I can't tell him that. … Tell him yourself. You're absolutely crazy."
Eastwood seemed to thrill the audience with his celebrity and swagger, drawing cheers and chortles — even if some of the laughter seemed of the nervous variety, of the sort one gives an elderly uncle at the Thanksgiving table in the middle of a story that doesn't seem to be going anywhere.
( Also on POLITICO: Eastwood's wildest quotes)
"I just don't like to see people make fun of somebody like that — no matter who it is," said Tom Fortiwiecz from Cleveland. "It was too much."
The speech could certainly prove a distraction from Romney's speech as clips from the convention are replayed over and over again on the morning TV news. During and well after the actor's speech Thursday night, reporters were busy tweeting out animated reactions to Eastwood's performance.


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Event: Dyno Tune
Location: Epic Motorsports Fayetteville NC
Ambient Temp: 103*
Weather: Sunny, Hot, and Humid
Track and Conditions:
Tires: Falken 412's
Car: 2002 Subaru WRX
Tuner: Robbie and Babi ( Bobby) Epic Motorsports Tuners
Dyno Info: Mustand AWD 1100
Transmission: Stock 2006 STi 6 speed
Gear: 4th
Peak HP at RPM: 551.5 @ 7300
Peak Torque at RPM: 441.1 @5700
Baseline hp/tq for a stock on same dyno: 190/190
Target Boost: 30psi
Target AFR: 11.4
Fuel: 3 gallons marathon 93 oct, 5 gallons of vp110 pump gas sold at marathon.
Engine/Power Modifications: AR Fabrication engineered and Machined Sleeved 2.0 block, Custom Arias 4" pistons, Crower I beam rods, ARROW/ RCM 81mm Billet Crankshaft. 2ltr heads, stock ports, standard sized Manley valves, Manley valve springs and retainers Kelford 272 OTS Camshafts,AR Fabrication up pipe and down pipe,PTE 6262 turbo .82 hotside, Tial 44mm ewg, Tial Q bov, Buschur racing lightweight thinwall stainless exhaust, PTE 850hp fmic core, custom stainless piping, ID 1000cc injectors, Epic fuel rails and lines, APS tgv deletes, factory intake manifold port matched to tgv housings, Fuel Lab fuel pressure regulator, single Walbro 255 fuel pump, Killer B oil pickup, Factory wrx exhaust manifold.
Driveline Modifications: ACT 6 Puck Stock Flywheel, Torque Solution pitch stop,motor mounts, transmission mounts, shifter bushings, all the other goodies. Brembos, Stop Tech Pads, DBA Rotors.
Suspension Modifications: BC Coilovers, full sti suspension and lateral links ect ( car was fully converted to an sti then a 2.something liter dropped in.)
Other Modifications:
I'm sure there is something Im not remembering right now.
Future Mods: Surge Tank, Bosch 044 or larger pump, another set of ID 1000 injectors, and maybe some E85, If I dont hit my 700whp goal then Im stepping up to a PTE 6765, or a Borg Warner s400.
Taking the car to the track on saturday at the Nyce1s.com North vs South shootout here in Fayetteville NC this Saturday. Running some crap tires but id like to see a 10 sec pass.
BTW I daily drive this car with my daughter, and my room mates 2 daughters everyday so dont be suprised to see it go down the track with 3 car seats in it lol
I have to thank alot of people so if I forget someone I'll add it when i remember you lol.
Howard, Nick and Tommy of AR Fabrication for the kickass machine work and engineering.
Chris of Killer B Motorsport for the oil pickups that I have used as a tow hitch to drag a bike on a trailer around the neighborhood. you said you could use it as one and I did.
Dan of Labonte Motorsports, your meth kits are **** hot!
Jr from the shop for giving me the idea in my head to go big or ****! And for all the advice!
Steve, Jason (Jap), David and the rest of the crew at Epic Motorsports for all the help and late nights to get Katie together and on the road!
My family for all of the support and motivation to make the car into something Ive always wanted.
Matt Meadows (windsor1986)for all the help and support.
My brother Clay ( STiBowen) for the support and keeping me busy and motivated.
And all of my friends and customers for the support and motivation to get the car done and on the road.
Stock 2006 STi vs my car
Size referance my EXwife and my turbo


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ROCKFORD — Rockford BMX track owners and operators Jake and Candy Karau were honored throughout the weekend for their 30 years of service to USA BMX, and for their 30th nationals at Searls Park.
Nearly 1,500 racers were on hand to make it a memorable one on the track as well.
"Everybody helped make this a special weekend, on and off the track," Jake Karau said. "They told us we are the first ones to make it 30 years, and they really treated us with a lot of respect. We're all pretty proud of what Rockford has here."
Rockford's own Tyler Whitfield was once again another hometown winner, claiming victory in the 19-27 Expert main moto on Saturday before Justice King of Machesney Park climbed to the top and won the main on Sunday.
Rockford's Nicolas Hare was a two-time winner in the 6-and-under mixed open and in the 6 Intermediate classes, and local rider Elizabeth Jones won the 41-45 Girls Cruiser main event on both days as well. Imagin Nelson won the 11 Girls main on her home track on both Saturday and Sunday, and Ryan Wollny of Freeport was the best in the 13 Expert class all weekend.
"It was a good weekend for a lot of the local riders," Jake Karau said.
Jacob Sherbno of St. Peters, Missouri, took second on Saturday but rallied to win the A Pro main event on Sunday, while Saturday's winner Olijuwon Davis of St. Charles placed third in Midwest National No. 2 for the A Pros.
Cristian Becerine of Costa Mesa, California, also bounced back after a second-place finish on Saturday to claim the Vet Pro title Sunday, while Roscoe's George Andrews made the main both days and placed fourth on Saturday and took sixth on Sunday.
A 15-year BMX veteran, Dennis Ybarra of Flint, Michigan, earned his first national victory, pulling away for a win in 56-60 Cruiser to win his first main at 60 years old on Saturday. He backed it up with win No. 2 on Sunday.
"I love this facility, so it figures it would come here," Ybarra said. "You couldn't ask for a better BMX setting, and it just suits my style of riding: hard and fast, and get it done on the curves."
Another first-time national winner came in the 17-20 Girls division, where Samantha Brown of Crown Point, Indiana, went wire-to-wire. Like many of the others on hand at Searls Park this weekend, she'll head to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for next week's nationals – but she'll do so on a high.
"It feels so good to get that win, especially with a lot of the fast girls here," Brown said. "Now, like everybody else here, I just want to get on a roll and keep it going."
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Well, went to the post office and had a couple packages to pick up. One was the Rally. Here's the pics I just took, man this thing looks sweet
LOL I checked before opening and made sure it was the Orange/Black (fastest model of course). See the White dot, YES! Confirmed!!
I will be using this thread and updating as I install and change stuff. I plan on running it stock for a bit and I'll go from there. I promised myself to just run this and have fun with it and upgrade as I go, unlike the usual where the thing has 1grand in parts put into it before it even touches the floor LOL. I have a Savox 1258tg I'll throw in there fairly quickly, MMP and 3800/2400kv down the road. Have a few surprises on order already, (ill post pics and updates when they come in).
Got a pair of badlands here with some 17mm adapters. I'll get some pics up tonight in a bit, trick or treating time here soon with the boy.
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Not sure what color has do with speed but...............isn't the 'Blue' pictured 1st on the box? Just saying.......LOL
Looks like your idea of holding off on upgrades has already been foiled! Tires, 17mm adaptors and servo and stuff on order..............sure you're gonna wait LOL
Orange is definitely the fastest and best! Love it, looks like mine
^^ haha... BAM!!! Right in the kisser.seriously though.... The orange looks sick.
Figured I would bolt these up see what they look like. I think I would need to trim the rear a tiny bit, not much though and wouldn't even be able to tell, even with the stock tires looks like I may trim a little off the back.
Split Six wheels with 1/8 Badlands
Last edited by Stephan81; 11-01-2012 at 02:01 AM.
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When you putting the MMP in it?
First off, Congrats my friend!!
Uh huh!!!! We got it going on bro!!! We just so happen to live many miles apart. LOL I told myself I was going to keep this one stock. That happened for about 5 minutes after driving it. Even though the stock VXL-3S 3500 is a very nice setup in it. Moving up to the ET-3S 2400 is a beast. When you yank the motor you will notice in the pan of the chassis how they suspected people to yank it fairly quick. Nothing had to be mod'd for it to fit. I'm pretty sure a 2200 or 2650 would fit like a glove also. I have mine geared 17/54, thinking about going up to 20/54 then from there.
The badlands on Split-6's look totally sweet on there. Lets see how long you actually keep it stock.
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Sway Bars will probably go on today! And of course Ill be running it today as well, even though it's just pouring out. I'll be honest it's going to be hard for me to bring it out in this weather, lets just say when I get home I will be taking it all apart and drying/cleaning it all off. I usually never run in wet conditions, then again, I run castle electronics in all my trucks so far.
Also looking into possibly my first sensored setup, been wanting to try one for a while.
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I havent seen your Rusty build?
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Anyway, these came in with the parts. I will probably attempt to glue these up tonight(I've heard they are not fun at all, the OFNA tires that is). Not to sure when I will do the body, not in a hurry (or maybe I should paint it up real quick to be the first with it on the rally? LOL j/k Pave). Some PL Knuckles with Split Six wheels, PL StreetFighters for my Beadloc wheels, STRC Orange Rings (above the mat Misc parts for other builds, JQ Washers, Slayer Rods, Glitch Busters for Savox Servos etc...) Have some more stuff on it's way as well for the Rally that I am pretty excited to get.
That being said I didn't get to run the Rally today, had a bunch of stuff come up Oh well, got a couple Lipos ready to go and I will be heading out in the morning after I drop the boy off at school. I'll be messing with some of this stuff when I get some " me " time tonight once the household is asleep.
Last edited by Stephan81; 11-01-2012 at 09:02 PM.
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Street Fighters w/STRC Rings. I like them Might need to trim the rear a tiny bit which I planned on doing anyway.
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PL Knuckles/Split Six Wheels
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Fan-ma-tastic!!! I'm not sure which tire combo I like the best. Can I like them all?? Let me know if you are un-interested in any of them. haha j/k The rings look sweet, the color seems to match up perfectly.
Keep up the good work my friend.
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Thanks man Yeah I like the look of the rings on the beadlocs. Wasn't to sure how they would look. Not to bad, offset seems to be fine as well.
Well, figured last night I would take it out of the bag, then I grabbed the scissors and just couldn't stop LOL. Looks like a perfect fit, it's resting on the mounts F/R (not reamed yet). If anything might need to trim the wheel wells a tiny bit, same as the stock body. Going to look through my paint masks and figure out a theme or I might just go 1 color? Who knows.
Was thinking maybe outlaw black as main color and fluorescent orange. But I am scared to use the orange, every single time I have ever used the pactra fluorescent colors they didn't turn out well. I put really thin coats on, thinner than I usually do, and it still ran and didn't look good. Thought there was something wrong with the can, but another can of green did the same thing. Any pointers/hints from people who have used it? I have some scrap Lexan maybe I should practice on that.
Last edited by Stephan81; 11-02-2012 at 10:47 AM.
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Come on we need video with that new GoPro you just got .
I need something to watch with no cable or power!
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That set of strc rock rings (don't know what they call um) look awesome on this car! I see some cool things coming up in this forum lol. Oh ya, that lil poke to Pave..... priceless! I know he is laughing, and the lil laughs are good. Im sure he is itching to get some paint layer down. I got mine yesterday, trimmed it up, mounted it up, now its just a smooth ride till Tuesday lol. If he's not on the board with pix by Tuesday night, im posting lol.
Have you ever had the moment when you read a thread, see something you've done, then thought "cool? Im having that moment. I see slayer links and spacers! Yes.. awesome! I was heading in the same direction.... p2de forum, rusty, my sl4sh, and know here eighths slayer links. I love it something so simple, so effective. I've beat the life out of a few ...lol.. ok, all my trucks. The ones with slayer links have never needed any other link or replacement sends I've added them. I feel like it one of the must hop ups on my list and I'm always looking for a way to incorporate them into all my trucks or something similar in size/strength. Can wait to see them mounted up. The dreadedend of stock or bent links!
I'm not a hatchet man! I'm a maggot!
Anyway, I decided and ordered up some paint. Outlaw Black/Competition Orange/Fiery orange. Not to sure which I will use, most likely Competition Orange, Fiery looks a little to dark for my liking, although it would match those STRC rings perfectly but I aint digging the fiery orange as much, oh well that color could go on another body down the road.
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Oh and BTW I ordered a Focus shell to and a couple paints to go with it. Darn it!!
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Yup, I was possible thinking that as well, orange flames or something with the fiery orange outlining it. Can't wait to see what you do with yours? What colors did you go with?
I am going to run 3's next time see how I am liking the temps after some hard running. Who knows we may see a castle system dropped in it hehe
And she looked like this 30minutes later after getting back Had a little bath.
I did take a video but that lasted all of 30 seconds and it was was to shaky, had it mounted on the roof abviously not a good spot as it is to flimsy, it ended with me hitting a pole and the camera flying off the car LOL, must not of been stuck on well enough hehe.
Here's the most terrible video ever LOL. Not sure what happened with the quality when I uploaded it but the raw file on my computer looks no where near that. Must be where I uploaded it, anyways kinda funny, camera and car were fine, had to bend the body and pop it back into place.
Last edited by Stephan81; 11-05-2012 at 04:15 PM.
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BTW clear out your inbox. I havent been able to respond to your last PM.
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I've done a couple bodies up with the florescent paint and have always had some good luck. even accidently came across a pretty cool marble look. I used some of the paint for a air brush and just used a regular ole paint brush and i didn't get full coverage on it and after i sprayed the white backing i got a pretty sweet marble look. looked good enough where people thought i did it on purpose. So that was the story i went with...lol
Here's a few pics, had this body laying around and was interested to see it mounted up. Rulux wheels, just dyed them black today.
Had some blue RPM Shaft Guards laying around, dyed them as well. Same with the springs lol, they look like Gun Metal
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Dyed the chassis. Looks really good and came out well. Have some " gun metal " springs lol and shaft guards to install as well as you see in the pics in previous post.
Ran yesterday, put a couple 2's packs through it. And a 3's pack. As I suspected the 3's was intense hehe, but temps were not good. I think I will stick with 2's while I have the VXL in here, just going to gear up a couple teeth and see where I am at.
I bought a Reedy 3500kv 4 pole Motor (all black ) at a really good price and thought for what I am paying for it, if I like it then great, if not I can throw it in another truck no big deal. Will see how it does I'll compare the temps running on 2's.
Last edited by Stephan81; 11-09-2012 at 02:52 AM.
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Well, I went out with the Rally yesterday with 3 packs ready and charged. Lasted about 5minutes and I blew a shock cap. Headed home and refilled the shock with oil, and headed back out. Same thing same spot LOL, about another few minutes in blew another shock cap. I know, I know, aluminum caps and I am good to go. But I had to go that extra step lol. They feel real nice and plush Was either these shocks or some Ten-T's I got laying around.
From the few cartwheels I had yesterday, there is a couple spots that are showing some wear and close to cracking. So I decided last night to start reinforcing the body a little. Still not done, was late and called it a night, need to finish it today.
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what is that you using to reinforce the body? some kind of cloth tap and glue?
1/10 Rally/MERV/REVO .26 Max/BL RUSTY 4Tec/FE Boat
Drywall mesh tape and Shoo Goo Works great.
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Been waiting for these to come in now for about 3 weeks. Sweep Racing Belted Tires
Painted up the Focus body yesterday. I will post some pics up in a bit.
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Well here it is painted up. Didn't end up using the Fiery orange with it. Oh well, really simple but I like the look. I will order another one up and go a lot more into detail on the next one.
Flash makes it look a lot brighter than it is.
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Wow, this belted tire should be good for 100mph+ and very beautiful body paint, the car look scale (real car) with the proline body and the low profile tire
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Yup, those sweeps are the ones weve all been looking for. Good job on being the guinea pig for them. I figured they would fit but to get them to canada woudl cost nearly $100 for a set. Crazy. Can you take a pic of them beside the stock tires so we can see a size comparison.
Nice looking setup with them on man. I really like it. Those are the tires/wheels ill be using for onroad running for sure.
Yup they were a little pricey, not to bad but then I think shipping was like $25. Can't wait to run these I am looking forward to it. I was reading your build thread, and I kind of feel the same as you with this body, I like the look of the Stock one better, I specially don't like the boxey look on the front fenders. Can't wait for a clear TRX Body.
Here's a few pics
Wonder how the shafts will hold up with those bad boys on there lol. They feel a little heavy Will see I guess.
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Dude your Rally came out clean. It's a shame we live so far a part. We'd have a freaking blast running the streets. LOL
I think I'm going to have to pick up a set of street treads in the near future.
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Those are the best size of any replacement tire I've seen so far. Getting a set. Done deal.
I seen em on Ebay might get away with cheaper that way. But the rims are white, only black ones I seen were with slicks.
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A little late LOL. Since I got it a while ago. But thought I would share anyway. A little video of the first time out with this Rally. All stock, SPC 2's Lipo.
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Well, battery expansion finally came in. Same with my STRC Gun Metal Shock Caps ( I took the PL shocks off and added aluminum caps to the stockers, wont be doing any big jumps or anything, stockers with caps should be good). Also did a little wiring as you can see. Not finished. Going to do them all orange. Same with the ESC/Battery connections.
Center Diff came in
Decided to go with a gun metal theme and orange I have a STRC Electronics Plate and STRC Center Shaft both in Gun Metal on order. Same with a Outerwears Shroud in Orange. Parts are very slowly coming in, must be because of the time of year.
Last edited by Stephan81; 11-27-2012 at 03:47 PM.
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Man Stephan that car is look'n way 'HOT'!! Fine build there Sir!! I'm definitely digg'n the orange wrap. I'd like to know how the center diff works out for ya. I had a blast this past weekend with the slipper and slipping and sliding all over the cement. I got real good at getting the tail end to grab doing 180°.
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Nice build so far!
Just a quick question, what exactly does the center diff do?
why did you take the PL Shocks off?
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