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Ash's Squirtle
Ash's Squirtle (Japanese: サトシのゼニガメ Satoshi's Zenigame) was the fifth Pokémon that Ash caught in the Kanto region, and his sixth overall.
- 1 History
- 2 Personality and characteristics
- 3 Moves used
- 4 In the games
- 5 In the manga
- 6 Trivia
- 7 Related articles
Original series
Squirtle used to be the leader of a gang known as the Squirtle Squad, a group of rogue Squirtle who were deserted by their Trainers. Meowth managed to befriend the Squirtle Squad by convincing them that Jessie and James were his pets. The Squirtle Squad then captured Ash, Misty and Brock so they could take Pikachu back to Meowth. Ash managed to convince the Squirtle Squad to let him free to get a Super Potion for Pikachu, who was badly injured after an earlier encounter with a Goldeen. The Squirtle Squad agreed to let Ash go to town to buy a Super Potion, but if he didn't return by noon the next day, they threatened to dye Misty's hair purple (in the original, they threatened to kill her).
When Ash got back with the Super Potion, Team Rocket began bombing the Squirtle Squad after they received Pikachu. Ash, Misty and Brock ran to hide in the Squirtle Squad's cave; however, when Ash noticed that the leader was stuck on his shell, he went back to save it, shielding Squirtle's body with his own. Dazed and with more bombs en route, Ash told Squirtle to save itself. So touched by Ash's loyalty, Squirtle burst into tears, summoned enormous strength, and carried Ash to the safety of the cave. Squirtle then defeated Team Rocket with Water Gun. However, Team Rocket's bombs had started a forest fire, which the Squirtle Squad worked together to put out. After putting out the fire, Officer Jenny appointed the Squirtle Squad as the official fire fighters of the town. The leader of the Squirtle Squad preferred to join Ash on his journey rather than fight fires alongside his group, as it wanted to repay Ash for saving his life during the bombing. After being accepted, it happily ran into Ash's arms, as the trainer declared he had caught a Squirtle.
During its time with Ash, Squirtle became one of Ash's three most trustworthy Pokémon, next to Bulbasaur and Pikachu, and it was used very often. It was first used in battle to repel Team Rocket Grunts aboard the St. Anne, joining a group of other Squirtle to use Water Gun on the Grunts. Squirtle's Water type and ability to swim helped Ash in a few choice circumstances, notably the escape from St. Anne in Pokémon Shipwreck. In Tentacool & Tentacruel, Zubat carried Squirtle into battle with the giant Tentacruel, but they were easily swatted aside by a giant tentacle. In Pokémon Scent-sation!, it helped Misty's Water Pokémon fight the fire at Celadon Gym.
It served as Pikachu's 'steed' when the group competed in a race in Ash's place (Ash having taken Lara Laramie's place on Ponyta). The two were at a significant disadvantage due to Squirtle's short legs and Pikachu's comparative weight, but in a way this helped as they managed to escape the Electrode self-destructing. They made ground when they reached the water stage, putting them in the top four with Ash, Misty and Dario. However, intervention from Team Rocket forced a battle, and the two were put out of the running by a Glare attack from Arbok.
In Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon, Squirtle desperately tried to stop a fuse from detonating explosives, but failed and this resulted in Pikachu, Ash and Team Rocket being trapped underground with hostile Prehistoric Pokémon. Only Squirtle was rescued from the rubble by Misty and Brock. It then did its best to rescue its Trainer. In The Battling Eevee Brothers, it was used by Ash when Team Rocket was trying to evolve Eevee. However, it and the attack it planned to use were interrupted when Psyduck got in front of it and tried to use a Water Gun of its own before failing. Despite this minor delay, Squirtle was still able to use Water Gun on Team Rocket, sending the group backwards. In The March of the Exeggutor Squad, it was used in an attempt to con Melvin into believing Ash was able to magically control water and fire with the use of a box, that inside contained Squirtle, Bulbasaur and Charmander. After being burned by Charmander, the three started to fight and thus, ruined the trick that Ash was pulling at the time. Though accidental, Melvin managed to gain control of Ash and snuck away with him to the Leaf Forest. Ash was commanded by Melvin to weaken the Exeggutor with his Pokémon, causing Ash to send out Squirtle, Bulbasaur and Charmander. It was used to weaken the Exeggutor as Melvin intended, shooting one in the legs with its Water Gun. After aiding Melvin and the mind-controlled Ash, it became tired and rested with Charmander and Bulbasaur as Melvin expressed enjoyment in having captured the Exeggutor and Team Rocket arrived to steal his Pokémon. Squirtle would participate in defeating the Exeggutor after they proved too much for Melvin to handle.
In The Song of Jigglypuff, it was put to sleep along with the rest of the group's Pokémon by Jigglypuff. In Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon, it was sent out by Ash to stop a fire set by Team Rocket after they let Meowth light a fuse. Squirtle joined Ash and Pikachu in chasing after the fuse, being chased by Team Rocket and their own Pokémon while doing so. He collides with Team Rocket, their Pokémon and Pikachu before they all fell into Ash. After the dynamite detonated, Squirtle would be the only one to escape from the rumble. He tried to aid Ash and Pikachu in getting out by digging through rocks with Brock and Misty before being joined by Geodude. It would witness their escape and Charmeleon's evolution into Charizard. Squirtle was used to weaken a Dodrio in A Chansey Operation, where Ash ordered it to use Water Gun before being followed by Pikachu with his use of Thunderbolt. Though Ash planned to capture the Dodrio after their work, Brock reminded him that they wanted to merely helped the Pokémon. In The Purr-fect Hero, Squirtle was sent out by Ash to play with a few children along with the rest of the group's Pokémon, giving one little boy a ride on its shell.
It was used again in Pokémon Paparazzi, where it used Water Gun after being ordered by Ash to shot a photographer by the name of Todd Snap before the two became acquainted. Once they were, Squirtle was sent out again along with the rest of the group's Pokémon to be photographed. In Beach Blank-Out Blastoise, Squirtle was instrumental in helping rescue a colony of Squirtle, Wartortle and a Blastoise from Jigglypuff.
Squirtle's Gym Battle debut came late and its Kanto Gym record was two losses, the first to Blaine's Ninetales in Riddle Me This, who Ash believed would be disadvantaged against Squirtle. Ninetales' Fire Spin completely overpowered Water Gun and took Squirtle down in one hit. It was then sent out to fight the fire in Volcanic Panic to cool off Geodude, Onix and Pikachu with water as they dammed the volcano. The second loss was against Giovanni's Machamp, under control of Jessie in The Battle of the Badge. Squirtle took damage from Machamp's Karate Chop, leading to electric shocks blasting Ash. The battle was ended when Giovanni's Pokémon defected and Team Rocket was sent blasting off.
In Mewtwo Strikes Back, Squirtle was used to battle Raymond's Machamp and defeated it with Bubble Beam. On New Island, Bulbasaur and Squirtle attempted to resist capture by Mewtwo, using its Water Gun to keep the Balls at bay. Ash recalled both Pokémon to safety, but both were cloned when Squirtle's Ball was captured itself. Squirtle fought viciously against its clone, but found itself overwhelmed. It wept when Ash was petrified by Mewtwo and Mew, its tears helping in his restoration, along with the clone created from it and the other original and clone Pokémon.
In All Fired Up!, it bravely leapt to Ash's aid against Team Rocket by jumping on Jessie's face in an attempt to rescue the Great Torch, having already saved Team Rocket from fire. Ash relied on Squirtle to battle Mandi in Round One - Begin!, but his powerful Kingler took the sweep and Squirtle was unnecessary. However, it won Ash's second round by defeating a Nidorino, revealing its ability to use Withdraw to absorb the Nidorino's Tackle, and then rolled across the rocky battlefield. It rolled up a rock pillar to become airborne and hit Nidorino with Water Gun. This was followed up with Skull Bash and won the battle for Ash.
In Friend and Foe Alike, Squirtle was sent out to battle Ritchie's Butterfree, Happy. However, it was easily put to sleep by Sleep Powder and Ash lost the round. Despite his loss, Ash was honored at Pallet Town along with Gary in Pallet Party Panic for representing the town in the Indigo League and found himself in attendance, sending out Squirtle and the other Pokémon out to enjoy the food made for them. Team Rocket jinxed the food by implanting spices to make it ridiculously hot, something Squirtle noticed after having taken a bite of the food. The heat of the meal was so overbearing that it was unable to use Water Gun, instead having to be cooled down by Staryu. After defeating Team Rocket, Ash decided to go to the Orange Islands, to deliver the GS ball to Professor Ivy. Squirtle accompanied him, being used in A Scare In The Air to aid the group in getting off of the plane Team Rocket tricked them on and having a bumpy ride while landing.
Orange Islands
Squirtle was used more prominently in the Orange Island Gyms, first in competition against Cissy's Seadra in Fit to be Tide. Both Pokémon had to shoot cans with Water Gun, but when they hit the final can at the same time, the match resulted in a draw. Though it did not win, Ash still congratulated it on its admirable work.
In Naval Maneuvers, it joined Bulbasaur, Pikachu and Ash in steering the ice sled down the mountain, resulting in a win for Ash. It was also sent out to battle a wild Snorlax in the next episode, but was flattened by Body Slam, having done completely nothing. In The Mandarin Island Mis-Match, it defeated a Trainer's Persian with Skull Bash, but was defeated by a single Take Down from the Trainer's Tauros.
One of Squirtle's most notable battles and its only Gym Battle win was in Misty Meets Her Match. Earlier in the episode, it helped Pikachu and Bulbasaur destroy the targets, before coming out third against Rudy's Starmie. Its powerful Water Gun managed to match Squirtle's, and Rudy's music allowed Starmie to dance away from Squirtle's moves and then use Thunderbolt to knock Squirtle into submission. With encouragement from Misty, Squirtle propelled itself away from Thunderbolt and while using Withdraw, learned Hydro Pump to become airborne and hit Starmie hard. Closing the battle with Skull Bash, Ash wins the battle and his third Orange Island Gym Badge.
In The Pokémon Water War!, Squirtle attempted to rescue a warehouse on fire, but when the fire spread, it needed rescuing itself by Captain Aidan and Team Wartortle. This shot Squirtle's confidence as a firefighter and Ash pleaded with Aidan to allow Squirtle to train with his team for a short period. However, they fell into a Team Rocket trap and were captured, but Squirtle's thinking allowed the group to escape: they flooded the cabin to allow mobility, and then trick Meowth into cutting the nets, before blasting Team Rocket away. Squirtle then joins the effort at a burning apartment and halts the fire, saving the day.
In Hello, Pummelo!, Squirtle was sent against Drake's Onix, who managed to evade Water Gun with Dig, and then caught Squirtle with Bind. However, Squirtle broke free with a Withdraw/Hydro Pump combination, then hit Onix with Skull Bash to knock it out. In the next episode, it fought Dragonite, only for its Hydro Pump to be countered by Dragonite's Water Gun. Squirtle was able to use Withdraw in time to evade most of the following Thunderbolt, but was still badly hurt. Squirtle used Bubble Beam to hit Dragonite dead-on, but this was the only successful attack and it was beaten by a slam from Dragonite's tail. Pikachu went on to defeat the exhausted Dragonite and Squirtle earned a place in the Orange Islands Hall of Fame.
Squirtle accompanied Ash to Johto as well, the final time it would serve as a permanent member of his team. In Don't Touch That 'dile, Squirtle was used against Team Rocket with Bulbasaur, Pikachu and Charizard. Combining its Water Gun with their attacks, it fired directly on Team Rocket's Pokémon. In The Double Trouble Header, it was sent out to battle against Team Rocket along with Bulbasaur after they captured Pikachu and Chikorita. During its time with him, it and Bulbasaur showed concern for him on occasions, such as when Ash, Pikachu and his soon to be caught Chikorita were lost in a snowstorm in The Chikorita Rescue. In Once in a Blue Moon, a Quagsire stole the GS Ball and swam away. Ash tried to run after it, but ended up sending out Squirtle to chase it down. After failing to wrestle it out of the Quagsire's mouth, Squirtle used Water Gun, causing the GS Ball it slips out of Quagsire's mouth, and allowing Pikachu to catch it on the shore. While both Quagsire and Squirtle were using Water Gun against each other, Misty tried once again to catch it, but before throwing the Poké Ball, Officer Jenny stopped them and arrested them for violating the Quagsire Preservation Restrictions. Squirtle would again be used in Ignorance is Blissey, where it was deployed with Chikorita to retrieve some food that Team Rocket had stolen. It used Water Gun on Jessie, James and Meowth while Ash's other Pokémon attacked their Pokémon.
In The Fire-ing Squad!, it competed in an event called the Fire and Rescue Grand Prix, a firefighting competition for water Pokémon. As luck would have it, one of the teams was the Squirtle Squad, but they were confused without their leader. Ash's Squirtle led the Squirtle Squad to win the Grand Prix, and at the end of the episode Squirtle returned to the Squirtle Squad because Ash felt that the old gang needed Squirtle more than he did. It said goodbye to its friends and Bulbasaur extended a vine to its long-time friend, shaking solemnly.
It returned briefly to battle in the Silver Conference, after Kingler was badly injured by a group of renegade Voltorb. It joined Totodile and Phanpy against the Fire-type trainer Macy. It was Ash's last Pokémon, faced with an advantaged Electabuzz. However, Squirtle proved much faster and managed to hit Electabuzz with a series of Water Guns before it could launch any Electric-type moves. A Skull Bash was enough to knock out Electabuzz and even up the match for Ash, leaving just Quilava left. Squirtle used an explosion of moves to cover a stealthy Water Gun, but was hit and knocked on its back by Quilava. As Macy went in for the knock out, Squirtle used Hydro Pump to hit Quilava with water and its own body, sealing victory for Ash.
In Tie One On!, Squirtle and Bulbasaur rekindle their friendship, but Squirtle starts a fight with Jackson's Azumarill and Meganium. Bulbasaur attempts to restrain its hotheaded companion, but ends up becoming angry at Meganium and Azumarill when they play dirty and trip it over. Squirtle stayed around to watch Ash's Silver Conference battles, and then left in Johto Photo Finish!
Advanced Generation series
While Squirtle made no appearances during the Hoenn arc of the Advanced Generation series, it did make an appearance, along with the rest of the Squirtle Squad, in Of Meowth and Pokémon (Part 2). Squirtle and two other members of the Squirtle Squad ambushed Smoochum and attacked her with a Water Gun, sending her flying.
Kanto Battle Frontier
Squirtle can be called upon at any time. In Gathering the Gang of Four!, it returned to help Ash with his final battle against Brandon, meeting May's Squirtle. It expressed happiness in seeing Bulbasaur and Pikachu again and departed with the two, Ash and Charizard for the woods. Though tension between the group started to erupt, they settled their differences and sat as Ash recalled his meetings with the four of them. After Pikachu was captured by Team Rocket, Squirtle participated in saving his teammate with the others. In Pace - The Final Frontier!, it took on Brandon's Ninjask. Squirtle's Rapid Spin deflected Aerial Ace, but Ninjask gained the upper hand by stalling Squirtle with Double Team and hitting with Aerial Ace while Squirtle blasted through the afterimages. Squirtle managed to escape Sandstorm with Hydro Pump, but is blinded by Sand Attack to the eyes, leaving it exposed to Ninjask's attacks. It listens for Ninjask, but Hydro Pump misses. However, the water clears Squirtle's eyes and it Skull Bashes Ninjask dead-on, knocking it out of the battle.
Solrock came out next, but Squirtle's moves were all dodged or blocked by Psychic moves. A missed Rapid Spin saw Squirtle crash into the wall, and it was flattened by Solar Beam, causing it to lose the match. After the battle was won, Squirtle returned to the Squirtle Squad.
Best Wishes series
Squirtle appeared in a flashback in The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion! when Ash was thinking back to the night he was stuck in a snowstorm and Squirtle along with Charmander, Bulbasaur, Pidgeotto and Pikachu helped keep Ash warm.
Sun & Moon series
Squirtle and some of its fellow Squirtle Squad members reappeared in SM042 at Professor Oak's Laboratory. The group was photographed by Rotom.
Personality and characteristics
Squirtle is one of Ash's most trustworthy Pokémon, but is by no means perfect. Compared especially with its closest friend, the very serious Bulbasaur, it comes across as immature and mischievous, particularly during its time with the Squirtle Squad where it led the team to commit various pranks and so on, and how it embarrassed itself trying to intimidate a Snubbull in Pikachu's Vacation. However, through its travels with Ash it matured considerably, and its behavior when it reunited with its Squad later on had a noticeable difference.
Mature or not, Squirtle is shown to be a born leader and prefers to wear sunglasses occasionally, donning them when investigating Jigglypuff's presence on the island in Beach Blank-Out Blastoise and when it competed against Team Wartortle to prove itself, its fire-fighting spirit hurt by its inability to put out the fire that Team Wartortle had extinguished.
Moves used
|A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.
- Ash told Squirtle to use Bubble in Enter The Dragonite. This was a dubbing error. In the original, it was commanded to use Bubble Beam.
In the games
A Squirtle is given to the player in Pokémon Yellow (which is highly based on the anime) by Officer Jenny in Vermilion City after the player has defeated Lt. Surge and earned the Thunder Badge.
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In the manga
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
Ash owns a Squirtle in the manga series The Electric Tale of Pikachu. It first appears in the chapter You Gotta Have Friends, though its capture is not shown, it is merely stated that "Ash has been busy since the last comic". Squirtle is first seen when a lonely Ash decides to play with his other Pokémon while Pikachu is off playing another group of Pikachu. Squirtle gets into a fight with Fearow while Ash is attacked by his other two Pokémon.
Squirtle was used in the second round of the 88th Pokémon League tournament and helped win the second round. In the fifth round, Squirtle was used to battle Ritchie's Happy. The two fought hard but the match ended in a tie when Happy was knocked out and Squirtle was put to sleep.
In The Orange Islands, Squirtle was used to drive away a group of wild Krabby that were terrorizing a wild Lapras.
Squirtle appeared again in You Bet Your Wife where Ash decided to use it in a dance competition in his Gym battle against Rudy. Squirtle simply retreated into its shell and rolled around to dance. Later, it was used to battle Rudy's Starmie in the third round of their three-on-three battle. Despite Starmie having powerful Electric-type attacks and the ability to latch onto Squirtle tightly, Squirtle managed to turn the battle around by tossing Starmie off with Hydro Pump and finishing it off with Skull Bash, winning the match for Ash in the process.
In Ash vs. Gary, Squirtle was used to send a Poké Ball flying towards a Slowpoke that Ash and Gary were competing to capture. Squirtle's Hydro Pump proved successful, allowing Ash to capture the Slowpoke first.
Moves used
|A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.
- Ash originally wanted a Squirtle to be his starter Pokémon, but Professor Oak told him it was taken by a Trainer who was not late.
- Squirtle is the only member of Ash's original team of six (Pikachu, Butterfree, Pidgeot, Bulbasaur, Charizard, and itself) that has neither evolved nor ever explicitly refused to evolve.
- Squirtle is the first of Ash's Pokémon to have been placed in a Poké Ball off-screen, the other being Lapras.
- Squirtle's gender was hinted at in the Japanese version of Island of the Giant Pokémon. In the subtitles, it refers to itself as おれ ore, which is a pronoun normally used by males, also used by characters such as Ash, Brock and James in the Japanese version.
- Squirtle is the only Pokémon that Ash has possessed for longer than one series that has never resided at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
- Squirtle is the only Pokémon owned by Ash to have used a move for the first time in a movie.
- Out of all the Pokémon Ash has kept at Professor Oak's lab, Squirtle took the longest to be shown residing there, at 969 episodes.
Related articles
- For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Squirtle.
- Squirtle Squad
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|This article is part of Project Anime, a Bulbapedia project that covers all aspects of the Pokémon anime.


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One Italian white wine, one red- one famous, one unknown – both great.
Today's lesson on the joys and wonders of Italian wine has to do with the pleasure of discovering greatness in different places. I'm going to focus on two wines – one of which is famous and one of which is not. Both are remarkable wines.
The white wine – the one that's not well known outside of its immediate zone – is the 2010 Terre del Principe Pallagrello Bianco. This small producer (less than 5000 cases per year) specializes in indigenous varieties in their territory, the province of Caserta in Campania. Now I love Campanian whites, but most of the examples I try are either Greco di Tufo and Fiano di Avellino from the province of Irpinia (aka Avellino) or a wine made from Falanghina, which is planted in all five provinces of Campania. These wines are the calling cards for Campanian whites and they are enjoyed the world over.
But when it comes to Pallagrello Bianco (there is also a Rosso), this wine is rarely seen outside of its native surroundings. It's suffered from a mistaken identity, as for years it was thought to be Coda di Volpe, a variety commonly used in Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Bianco, a charming, if ultimately a rather undistinguished white wine from vineyards not far from Vesuvius. Pallagrello yields a white wine of much greater complexity and Peppe Mancini and Manuela Piancastelli do a superb job in capturing all the glories of this variety. My notes for this 2010 – aged solely in steel tanks – list the inviting aromatics of lemon zest, grapefruit and orange poppies. This has excellent depth of fruit, beautiful texture and a long, very flavorful finish with lively acidity. This is elegant and quite delicious and it's going to be quite a pleasure over the next 2-3 years, especially with lighter seafood. This is quite a vibrant white that has widespread appeal – I'd love to try this with Thai or other Oriental cuisine as well. (Suggested retail price of $34. Imported by Vias Wines, New York, NY).
As far as a red wine that every Italian wine lover knows, Brunello di Montalcino is at or near the top of the charts. This illustrious wine, produced exclusively from Sangiovese, is a world-class red that can age for decades. Col d'Orcia, under the leadership of Francesco Marone Cinzano, is one of the most renowned estates in Montalcino, crafting examples of Brunello of uncommon class and elegance.
The Poggio al Vento Riserva bottling is from a single vineyard planted in 1974; situated some 1150 feet above sea level, the soil here is primarily limestone with a strong presence of gravel. The wine is aged in large casks (botti grandi) of Slavonian as well as French oak for four years. It is then bottled and rests two years in the cellars before being released.
This long period of aging certainly helps refine the wine and give it a lengthy mid-palate with deep fruit flavors that coat every corner of your mouth. The 2004 bottling, just being released, is another exceptional example of this wine, one that is produced only from the finest vintages (the three previous releases were 2001, 1999 and 1998). There are textbook aromas of red cherry and cedar along with a hint of fennel; overall, the wine is beautifully structured with very good acidity, subtle wood notes and outstanding complexity. This should reach peak maturity in 20-25 years, although I may be a bit conservative in the guess, especially based on previous releases of this wine. It is a sublime example of what a great Brunello di Montalcino is all about.
The 2004 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva "Poggio al Vento" has a suggested retail price of $150. Given the limited production (about 2000 cases for the entire world) as well as the fact that it is not produced every year along with the tremendous breeding and class of this wine, this price is undoubtedly just (there's also the happy situation of this 2004 riserva just being released, while most producers are now offering their 2006s as their riserva). Imported by Palm Bay, Boca Raton, FL.


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Photos by: Bethany Struble Pants by: Kasil Shoes by: John Varvatos Shirt by: Pacsun
The breeze is starting to pick up, you know what that means!...PARA SAILING TIME! no jk. I wish I go para sailing, but alas, I am just a boring old blogger. But I sure can take advantage of this cold chill by wearing layers! It's been a long long time since I've worn this scarf, and I sure am glad to be wearing it again. I just can't wait, the days seem to be breezing by (pun very intended). Soon September will come, then October, then Halloween, then the holidays! I can't wait. I'm thinking of doing another art giveaway, let me know what you guys think!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
I sense there's something in the wind
Photos by: Bethany Struble Shirt by: Rhythm Jacket by: Forever21 men Pants by: Kasil Shoes by: Vans Watch by: Casio
whoaaaaa, can't believe I tagged EVERYTHING that I wore. Usually I don't do that, so that's a kudos to me. Well that was totally off topic lol. Anywhoooo, Fall is starting to creep in, which I am actually excited about. Jackets, layers, hmmmm all that good stuff ya'dig? Here is one of my Fall inspired outfits, of course with one of my favorite pieces, a denim jacket. A denim jacket of some sort is a must have in all closets this fall, MUST HAVE. Though....I technically don't, HAVE it. It's my roomate, Joon's jacket, but he wasn't in town so I TOOK IT! No jk, I borrowed it. In fact, I also borrowed the shoes from my other roomate, Manny. (He also cuts my hair if any of you want to know how I get my hair cut, contact him)
Also unrelated to the topic, sorry for my previous blog update. I can see how it may confuse you all. I've been getting ask messages on my tumblr saying, "ARE YOU AND BETHANY BROKEN UP!?!?!?!!?!" Well to answer that question, NO.
Bethany and I are still together.
Thank you for your concern :]
Monday, August 27, 2012
It's the end of the road as we know it
Photos by: Bethany Struble Shirt by: Lamb & Flag Pants by: Kasil Workshop
Breaking up sucks, why? Because knowing that you can never see that person in the same light again just blows. Well, when a store closes down, it's that same feeling. No more of your favorite fit, your favorite style. You lose that sense of security with online shopping. "How will I know if this shirt will fit me right?" HOW CAN YOU EVER LEARN TO TRUST AGAIN? Oh the agony. Just recently, I saw that all the Lamb and Flag stores are pulling out from the malls..ALL of them. It just broke my heart. Especially because I really loved their clothes and style. Life sucks sometimes, just gotta roll with the punches. On the bright side, here is a video compilation of what went on at the LAZR tradeshow a week or two ago, enjoy!
Friday, August 24, 2012
With a little help from my friends
Photos by: Bethany Struble Shoes by: John Varvatos Shirt by: Pacsun Jacket by: Diesel Watch by: Disney
So I am officially back from MAGIC and once again....unemployed. Oh the glory of being a blogger/actor/model. This outfit was worn before a rain storm, so I swear it was Fall worthy, which thank God should be coming soon. Oh how I long for Fall. The combination of denim on denim is a no-no for most people, but not I, in fact I love the combination of denim on denim, and the pairing of a patterned sweater underneath it all just made me warm inside. Literally and figuratively.
Of course, I couldn't leave magic without having some fun blogger sessions, so below is some pictures from one of our many adventures, sadly Bebe Zeva, was not present at the current time, but I'm sure if I scrounge hard enough, I'll find a picture of us all together. As for now...enjoy!
All the lovely ladies.
This is Michael, Olivia's armcand- errr boyfriend...........Olivia's boyfriend.
Like a boss, Michael, like a boss.
And of course me and Bethany. This pretty much sums up our relationship.
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
Shades of Grey
Pictures by: Bethany Struble Shirt by: Pacsun Shoes by: John Varvatos
I swear to you the title has no importance to this look...well maybe it does, but not in the way that you think. I've been so very...colorful lately. It felt nice to go back to my roots and just be shades of grey. I was so tempted to title my look 50 shades of grey but I'm sure I'd turn heads in a way I'd not enjoy. With Fall coming up, I'm starting to stock up on my favorite Fall pieces. Check out Pacsun's website for their new arrivals for affordable amazing fall pieces to wear. This Fall, I feel like black is the new black. Black and Camo, two trends I'm definitely ready for.
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Puerto Rico debates legalizing marijuana use
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dozens of people marched Saturday through Puerto Rico's capital amid growing support for a recent bill filed by a former police chief that aims to legalize marijuana for personal use, unleashing an unprecedented debate in this conservative U.S. territory.
The crowd marched to the seaside Capitol building, where Sen. Miguel Pereira filed a bill this week stating it should be legal for those 21 and older to possess up to one ounce of marijuana. The former federal prosecutor and corrections secretary said possession cases are costing the government money, noting that 80% of inmates are serving time for non-violent crimes.
His comments have polarized the island, with some legislators demanding his resignation.
"It's outrageous that someone who was elected by the people tries to use his position to cause addiction, sicken and destroy Puerto Rican society," Sen. Itzamar Pena said.
Critics say the proposal would further fuel violence on an island of 3.7 million people that reported a record 1,117 killings in 2011, with police saying that 70% of killings are drug-related. Others expressed concern that police, teachers and doctors would smoke while working.
"This measure has to be studied extremely carefully," Sen. Jose Perez Rosa said. "It's not like alcohol, where acceptable levels (of use) exist."
Currently, those charged with marijuana possession can face up to three years in jail and a $5,000 fine.
Justice Secretary Luis Sanchez Betances did not say whether he favored Pereira's measure, but he said the government should find alternatives to the current law.
"This opens a public debate," he said.
Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla echoed a similar sentiment in a press conference this week.
"I don't have a problem with an open debate about the possibilities, benefits or drawbacks of such a measure," he said, adding that the issue is not a priority for his administration.
Last year, Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize marijuana for those over 21. The law, however, bans the public use of marijuana.
Puerto Rico joins a handful of other Caribbean islands, including Jamaica and St. Lucia, where there has been a push to legalize marijuana use.
In Jamaica, government officials previously reviewed recommendations to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. The proposal has the backing of several church leaders, but it has not gained traction on an island that remains the Caribbean's largest pot exporter to the U.S.
In St. Lucia, supporters also have spent more than a decade lobbying the government without success to endorse a commercial hemp project.


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Koh Phangan,Suratthani 84280
Baan Nai Wok Beach
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Baan Manali Resort is a quiet place to relax and refuel. We are located under a large coconut plantation on the quiet beach of Nai Wok. All our roomy bungalows face the sunset and the little islands who surround the village of Thongsala. While at the same time we are not far from the action, no more than 15 mins from the biggest party of South east Asia "the Full moon Party", and 1 k.m. from the authentic Thai life of Thong Sala. And for those who are looking for active holidays, we offer a range of different sport activities for all level of practice. (sailing, trekking, kayaking , bicycling)
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Apr 05, 2015
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Sehr schöne und durch die Besitzerfamilie gepflegte Anlage. Man fühlt die Liebe zum Detail. Das Resort Liegt direkt bei Tongsala aber trotzdem sehr ruhig. Ein Roller ist aber trotzdem zu empfehlen, so sind Ausflüge eine sehr schöne Abwechselung.
Apr 08, 2015
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Petra Melk
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Mar 12, 2015
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The hotel was great. If there is something to improve it s the quality of reception.
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Mar 17, 2015
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Dec 21, 2012
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Really nice and beautiful resort. walking distance to tong sala and a few beach bars in the other direction. The bungalows vere small but really nicely decorated and with a patio with a hammock. all bungalows (13 i think) have seaview. The staff were allways smiling and help full. the resort have a little private beach (water not so clear thou) and you could swim out to a little bank and collect seashells. You could also rent canoes which was great fun. Restaurant was good and resonable, and happy hour on drinks. Only downside no fridge, but that wouldnt stop us from comming back to this resort. It really grew on us each day we were there.
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no problems
Jan 11, 2013
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kevin paul benz
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Sep 19, 2011
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es un lugar relajante con una playa no apta para el baño..
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todo bien..
Sep 22, 2011
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Jun 14, 2011
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Loved my stay, 10 min walking distance to Thongsala Village and pier. Very clean and simple room with nice finishing touches. Bungalow looked out to beach and smaller islands, peaceful and pretty. Only con would be no fridge. Recommend for a relaxing stay in a lovely tropical setting.
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Professional service, bookings always run smoothly
Jun 22, 2011
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Gabriele Baldauf
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Feb 05, 2011
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One of the most amazing places i have been. The rooms are very clean and cosy. The location itself is very quite and remote but on the other hand you are in 10min walking time to the center and the bars and restaurants. The personnel are extremely polite and nice. The owners are great people, always making sure everything is ok. Definitely will be visiting again.
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Everything was perfect as usuall. In my opinion the best booking service for Tailand
Feb 08, 2011
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Valentin Nedialkov
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Jan 06, 2011
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The garden and environment of the bungalows was very pleasant and it is certainly very relaxing and the owners welcoming, but we felt the resort is overpriced particularly as there were no touches we found in other places like a fridge, safe or glasses in the room. Also the beach was not inviting for swimming as it is like a lagoon
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Jan 10, 2011
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Rachel Cooper
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Dec 21, 2010
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Great place, friendly staff / owners. Rooms lovely, even allow use of free wi-fi. Location is nice and peaceful. Overall, a great stay.
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Mar 18, 2011
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Claire Louise Wilkinson
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Nov 22, 2010
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Excellent location; just 10 mins walk to Thong Sala. But still, private beach, excellent beach, and most important an very children friendly beach(max. depth appr. 1,40meters or less). Seb and Leah are excellent hosts, so i do recommend to visit Baan Manali!
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Kimmo Virta
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Aug 11, 2010
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Our stay at Baan Manali was the best experience of the whole trip. The owners and staff where fantastic, the location was beautiful and the rooms where just right. I cannot recomment this resort enough.
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Aug 23, 2010
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Brendon Truman
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Jul 31, 2010
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Awesome place, bungalows are so pretty & clean & great location. The owners are so lovely too.
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Aug 12, 2010
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Nancy Vieira
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Jun 28, 2010
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Clean and comfortable. The resort is peaceful and right on a beach (though full of coral). The restaurant is good food at a fair price, though you ll have to wait if theres a few people. Owner sebastian is very helpful. Close to town of thong sala, full moon is only 100 baht per person each way.
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Easily booked. Would like an option to pay everything at once rather than a deposit.
Jul 01, 2010
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We would like to welcome you to . . . Baan Manali Resort.
In the magical island of Koh Phangan, Baan Manali is a chic addition to the idyllic coastline of Nai-wok Bay. Only 14 secluded bungalows are located on the peaceful lagoon just a 10 minutes walk from the authentic and welcoming village of Thongsala.
Manali, free bird in Sanskrit, will open your heart and soul as soon as you walk into this tranquil beachfront resort. Each bungalow offer an elegant, unfussy design and homely feel with a direct view to the world's famous sunsets.
Guests are invited to hang out on their private terrace, enjoy a drink at the Kokomo's Kitchen or just relax. The resort is a perfect base for exploring the rugged beauty of the island. Besides relaxing, it offers various water sports and sailing activities such as catamaran, windsurfing, kayaking and paddle board.
Baan Manali welcomes all guest and travelers and is well suited for families as well.
:: Bungalow Garden View ::
:: Bungalow Garden View Third Row ::
:: Bungalow sea view - 11 Units ::
:: Triple Room - 2 Units ::
:: Deluxe Room - 1 Unit ::
:: All Bungalows Offer ::
All bungalows are non smoking.
Smoking is allowed on terrace
Outdoor table with 2 seats
Private terrace
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One double bed or two single beds
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All room offer refrigerator
Private bathroom with hot & cold shower
Wireless internet access
Laundry and ironing facilities
Family Room and Deluxe Room offer sofa
Deluxe Room offer coffee & tea facilities
:: Kokomo's Kitchen ::
When you sit at Kokomo's Kitchen, the sand is right beneath your toes and your mind will enjoy the breathtaking view, all set in a beautiful garden surrounded.
At kokomo's, we would like to offer you traditional, exotic & original recipes. Cooking prepared with fresh ingredients and Tender Loving Care, offers visitor a unique and tasty dishes. This is why, our menu consist of many homemade product such as rye bread, yogurt, muesli, jam, etc. Along with serving good food, we realize it is equally important to provide friendly service in a clean comfortable environment. Our restaurant opened to everyone.
So take a break and join us. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Children menu is available.
* Closed every Friday.
:: Sl2k Adventure ::
Sl2k adventure offer a range of activities : Paddle board (SUP), Windsurf and Catamaran. Courses from beginner to advanced, day trip, trek or rental equipment and active holiday : bicycle, kayaking, snorkeling and hiking trips. The activities can be adjusted for all levels between 6 to 99 year old.
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Our travel office can take care of all transport needs include customers' transfers on their arrival and departure from / to the international airport of Koh Samui.
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Thong Sala, the main village, is about 10 minutes walking distance and provides all facilities: ATM, change, supermarkets, pharmacy, International hospital etc.
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Argentina's Point of No Return
The most important development this week in Latin America is the decision of the Argentine government to seize control of Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales (YPF), the country's largest oil company. On Monday, President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner announced the expropriation of the controlling stake of YPF that is owned by the Spanish company Repsol. The Spanish government, backed by the European Union, has announced that it will take retaliatory measures against Argentina, noting that "all options are on the table." The Economist Intelligence Unit has a very good analysis on the case and the implications for Argentina.
The big question after Fernandez's overwhelming reelection last fall was whether she would deepen the economic model she and her late husband (and predecessor) implemented since arriving to power in 2003—marked by high government spending, tight economic controls on industries, and selective nationalizations of businesses—or instead change course given the growing signs of exhaustion: high inflation, growing fiscal deficit, increasing capital flight, fall in foreign direct investment, the weakening peso, etc.
Any doubt is now gone. With the nationalization of YPF, Argentina firmly joins Venezuela, Ecuador, and Bolivia in the club of Latin American nations that espouse high-octane economic populism. In the upcoming months, we can expect more protectionist measures, further controls on the economy and, once the government runs out of the money that it seized in the past three years from the private pension funds and the Central Bank's reserves, we should not be surprised if it moves to take control of the banks.
Things will only get worse for Argentina.


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For all my cynicism, I can be such a freakin' Pollyanna sometimes, you have no idea. For instance, when I read this line from Fat Fu
(For the record I find Huckabee's assumption of moral superiority over his weight loss especially irritating, since I'm about 80% sure he's had weight loss surgery.)
I was scandalized. For real. You mean… you mean… he might have had the surgery and LIED ABOUT IT? Or just NOT TOLD ANYONE? And then gone out there and started banging the anti-obesity drum and acting like he just lost all this weight by eating vegetables and exercising? SOMEONE WOULD DO THAT?
Totally never occurred to me. Because, of course, politicians are usually so honest and would never encourage people to live up to an impossible standard that they themselves fail to meet.
I know, I know. I comfort myself with the old adage Liss whipped out somewhere in the comments recently, that only a thief is constantly worried that people are trying to steal from him. I figure the reverse must also be true, right? Only an honest person constantly assumes people are basically honest, despite abundant evidence to the contrary?
Or, you know, only a complete idiot constantly assumes people are as clueless as she is. Whatever.
I got to thinking about this again a few days later, when the "news" about Star Jones's upcoming Glamour article came out. Star Jones will finally address rumors that she had gastric by-pass surgery! (Oh, THANK GOD.)
But see, in that case, my cluelessness worked in the other direction; I had no idea that Star Jones had never publicly admitted to having weight loss surgery. I assumed that was a confirmed fact, and everybody knew it. Not because I'm clever enough to read between the lines, but just because… I totally thought I read that somewhere. Huh.
Then I started thinking about other people I've heard WLS rumors about. Sara Rue leaps to mind:
When I first heard that theory floated, I had the same basic reaction as to the Huckabee theory, only moreso. First, SOMEONE WOULD DO THAT? — and then second, Sara Rue wasn't anywhere near big enough to qualify for surgery! She was, like, a size 8/10, max! If someone had just told her that drop-waist dresses are not her friend, she wouldn't have even looked a little bit fat before! (Yeah, yeah, Hollywood standards. We're getting to that in a minute.)
Now, I have absolutely no idea if Sara Rue had surgery or just went apeshit with dieting and exercise, but I do know this: a good friend of mine, who started out thinner than I am and therefore totally didn't qualify for WLS in the States, ran off to Mexico without telling anyone and got herself a lap-band. They're handing out bands to anyone with enough money and self-loathing down there, and people in L.A. don't even need a plane ticket. So it's utterly ridiculous of me to think that an actress who makes a living with her body, has publicly expressed frustration with losing roles for being "fat," and has publicly gotten pissed off at people who called her "plus-sized" wouldn't do the same. Yet my gut reaction to the Sara Rue-mor was still, "No! Couldn't be!"
You see what I'm saying about the Pollyanna thing?
So when all these thought molecules started banging against each other in my tiny brain, it finally dawned on me: holy shit, this is dangerous.
When even I, a devoted student of fat, keep failing to grok that celebrities might be secretly having their guts renovated, what are the chances that, say, your average adolescent girl is going to catch on?
It's bad enough that the standard is set by people who can afford personal trainers and chefs, and who get paid millions to be as thin as possible.
And it's bad enough that magazines turn Faith Hill into Jessica Simpson, and the average reader has no idea a 39-year-old woman doesn't actually look like that.
And it's bad enough that some already skinny celebrities take sketchy, illegal pills (not to mention good old fashioned cocaine and meth) to, you know, make their collarbones really pop.
But for celebrities and public figures to have surgery to lose weight, and act like they just laid off the cheeseburgers for a couple months? That is beyond the fucking pale, y'all. That is some horrifying, eating disorder-inspiring shit. And given my high degree of cluelessness, I'm sure it happens much more than I realize.


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Harvard 15, Marquette 6
Megan Hennessey paced the Crimson with five points (3-2-5) and six draw controls (Ted Keating).
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Marisa Romeo scored four goals for the second straight game, while Megan Hennessey added a hat trick and two assists for five points, helping the Harvard women's lacrosse team take down Marquette, 15-6, Saturday afternoon at the Soldiers Field Lacrosse Stadium.
Alexis Nicolia and Kyleigh Keating both added two goals, and goalie Kelly Weis made a career-high 13 saves for the Crimson (3-2). Hennessey also led Harvard with six draw controls, a career-best. Claire Costanza and Emily Donovan each netted two scores for Marquette (3-4), while goalie Sarah Priem turned aside 11 shots.
Harvard scores 10 times in the second half and held advantages for the game in shots, 38-35, draw controls, 16-7, and free-position goals, 7-1. Both teams finished 14-of-19 on clear attempts and each squad collected 22 ground balls.
Harvard Highlights:
- Marisa Romeo matched her career-high with four goals. Romeo has scored tour goals in two straight games and three times in five games this spring.
- Harvard outscored Marquette, 10-4, in the second half.
- Seven of Harvard's goals came off free-position shots, as the Crimson went 7-of-12 on free-position chances on the day.
- Goalie Kelly Weis made a career-high 13 saves for Harvard.
- The Crimson enjoyed a 16-7 edge in draw controls, with Megan Hennessey pacing the squad with a career-high six draw controls.
- Hennessey recorded at least five points for the second time this year (at Saint Mary's Feb. 23).
Game Notes:
- Harvard has allowed only 16 goals in the last 150 minutes of game action, dating back to halftime of the Cornell game March 1.
- The Crimson improves to 2-0 at home and has six games remaining in Cambridge.
- A freshman has led Harvard in scoring in each of the first five games.
- Harvard was 14-of-19 on clear attempts and has had at least 10 successful clears in all four games.
- Romeo now leads Harvard with 17 goals and 20 points through five games.
- Harvard is now 2-0 all-time against Marquette.
- The Crimson is 2-1 in March this spring.
Game Progression:
- The Crimson scored the game's first three goals before the Golden Eagles made it 3-2 with 15:35 left in the first half.
- Harvard answered with a 5-0 run to go up, 8-2, at the 22:37 mark of the second.
- After Marquette added a goal at 21:10 (8-3), Harvard scored two goals, followed by a Golden Eagle score three straight times before the Crimson tacked on another tally with three seconds left.
Ties: None
Lead Changes: None
Largest Leads: Harvard by 9 (twice) – 2nd: 2:56, 0:03, Marquette - none
Up Next:
Harvard will visit No. 3 Syracuse Tuesday, March 18 before traveling to arch rival Yale Saturday, March 22.


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This Sunday at 4pm PST, Warner Bros Pictures will do a Live, Interactive Red Carpet event for "The Bucket List" from the Cinerama Dome on Sunset Blvd.
It will be your opportunity to chat live and watch the film's celebrities such as Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman, Sean Hayes, Rob Morrow, Beverly Todd, director Rob Reiner, producers Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, Alan Greisman, writer Justin Zackham.
To watch the live feed, please visit here >> The Bucket List
Ustream has done many live Hollywood events in the past such as ABC's Dirty Sexy Money and FX Networks Nip/Tuck.
So what in the world is The Bucket List? Here's some short info:
Corporate billionaire Edward Cole (JACK NICHOLSON) and working class mechanic Carter Chambers (MORGAN FREEMAN) are worlds apart. At a crossroads in their lives they share a hospital room and discover they have two things in common: a desire to spend the time they have left doing everything they ever wanted to do, and an unrealized need to come to terms with who they are and the choices they've made. Together they embark on the road trip of a lifetime, becoming friends along the way and learning to live life to the fullest — with humor, insight, heart…and a fair amount of attitude.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Zadan Meron/Reiner Greisman Production of a Rob Reiner Film: Academy Award winners Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman in the comedy drama "The Bucket List,†starring Emmy Award winner Sean Hayes ("Will & Graceâ€) and three-time Golden Globe nominee Rob Morrow ("Northern Exposureâ€).
Directed by Rob Reiner (Oscar nominee for "A Few Good Menâ€) from a screenplay by Justin Zackham ("Going Greekâ€), the film is produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron ("Hairsprayâ€), Alan Greisman ("Soapdishâ€) and Rob Reiner. Executive producers are Travis Knox ("Hairsprayâ€), Justin Zackham and Jeffrey Stott ("Seinfeldâ€).
For more information, please visit: www.thebucketlist.net


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I just finished reading Race and Reality: What Everyone Should Know About Our Biological Diversity by Guy P. Harrison.
This was definitely not light, relaxing reading but I'm happy that I pushed through and read it.
Book Description:
"Drawing on a wide variety of evidence – the hard data from fossils and DNA, interviews with the victims of racism, and personal experiences – Harrison dismantles the 'race' concept, bolt by bolt. Exposing race as a social illusion and political tool – rather than a biological reality – Harrison forces the reader to consider how they think about 'other folk.' Anthropologists have no use for the race concept, and neither should educated citizens." -Cameron M. Smith, PhD, Department of Anthropology, Portland State University
Even if you already consider yourself educated and enlightened, reading this book will open your eyes in new ways. You won't be able to look at people, race or society the same ever again. (Remember, we're talking about race here – not culture. Very different. The craziness I observe in my own household on a daily basis is proof enough to me that cultural differences exist!)
The author argues that we all came out of Africa and we are one human race – that any categories based on hair type, skin color, facial features, etc – are simply man-made… By the time I finished reading this book I felt simultaneously freed…and trapped. I see myself as raceless, but this just isn't practical in the society we live in.
Imagine renewing my driver's license at the DMV. I fill out the form, I come to the race boxes – decide to leave them blank because they seem silly and irrelevant. That's just not going to fly.
So, I don't think race will be disappearing any time soon – and maybe it would be irresponsible of me to pretend our world doesn't see these man-made boxes, regardless of what I personally feel. I have two sons who are struggling with their identity, and answering their questions with a cheerful, "Race doesn't exist", is not going to help them sort things out.
Just yesterday a classmate approached my older son and said, "Are you Mexican?" … My son, (having picked up on his father's annoyance at constantly being incorrectly labeled Mexican instead of Latino or Salvadoran), replied with a simple, curt, "No."
I told him that he should have used the opportunity to educate his classmate, but I wonder if that was fair of me. As a "white" girl amongst other "white" kids, I never had to explain myself. It must get annoying having to patiently tell people "what you are". It must make one feel very "other"… and that's never a good feeling, no matter how old you are – but especially in middle school.
The book, Race and Reality, re-printed a "Bill of Rights for People of Mixed Heritage" which I think is empowering, not just for people who are traditionally considered "multi-racial" by today's society – but for all of us. In the end, there is no pure race. We are all mixed and we are all human.
Bill of Rights for People of Mixed Heritage:
Not to justify my existence in this world.
Not to keep the races separate within me.
Not to justify my ethnic legitimacy.
Not to be responsible for people's discomfort with my physical or ethnic ambiguity.
To identify myself differently than strangers expect me to identify.
To identify myself differently than how my parents identify me.
To identify myself differently than my brothers and sisters.
To identify myself differently in different situations.
To create a vocabulary to communicate about being multiracial or multi-ethnic.
To change my identity over my lifetime -and more than once.
To have loyalties and identification with more than one group of people.
To freely choose whom I befriend and love.


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Amuny's Liquor & Deli:
One of the best Po'boys in Southeast Texas can be found in one of the most unlikely of places.
Head to Port Arthur to Gulfway Drive. Go one block past Ninth Avenue across from the old Sabine bank to Amuny's Liquor & Deli.
The front entry on Gulfway takes you past the spirits, across the black and white checkered floor to the deli counter at the back of the spacious store. A separate deli door is on the side of the building, giving you access to Shonette Pruett and her two daughters, Tara Marsh and Kelly Pruett, deli divas and your connection to quick, delicious sandwiches for a bargain.
Six days a week, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pruett and her daughters make at least 100 sandwiches, multiple party trays and dozens of cookies. Holiday hours vary.Choose from 10 different sandwich selections made on white or wheat bread baked fresh daily that is slightly crusty on the outside but soft as butter on the inside.Smack down on the original Po'boy stacked with ham, salami, provolone cheese, mayo, pickles and relish or double the meat by ordering the Super. There's a roast beef with American cheese and a Cajun roast beef made with pepper jack cheese. Try the turkey or smoked turkey, tuna or chicken salad. Regular patrons, whom Pruett and her daughters know by name and order preference, savor the chipped beef and boudain sandwiches.
All Po'boys are $4 with the exception of the Super, which is $5.99, and the chicken salad available for $4.49. Add lettuce, tomatoes or onions to any sandwich for an additional $.30. Lunch for under $5 is a reality in this corner of Southeast Texas.
Grab a 12-inch sub sandwich on the go or sit and munch your dinner or lunch at one of the wooden booths that comfortably seat four. A variety of chips and bottled drinks are available to complement your main course.
The liquor/food combination is convenient come party time. Amuny's is a one-stop shop offering party trays of cookies, sandwiches, vegetables, fruit and the local favorite — the Egg & Pepper tray.
Choose from a variety of cookies including macadamia, peanut butter, chocolate chip and sugar available by the dozen. Get five dozen cookies for only $32.50.The same sandwich selections available for individual consumption can be prepared for party purposes. A 120-piece sandwich tray — $76. Feed as few as eight to 10 or as many as 60 with Amuny's fresh vegetable and fruit trays. But don't forget the Egg & Pepper. This Amuny's original features deviled eggs and stuffed jalapeno peppers. Try one before you buy for 50 cents each. Like Amuny's other flavorful fare, these finger foods are prepared fresh daily.
Think the liquor-deli combination strange? It's been a Port Arthur institution since 1953. Originally owned by the Antone family, makers of Antone's Famous Po'boys, who have two delis in Houston, the location is the property of the Messina brothers, a name synonymous in Southeast Texas with the liquor store business.The brothers six (Frank, Joe, Jude, Vincent, Tom and Michael) own two Debb's Liquor locations on Phelan Boulevard and on College Street, Messina's Liquor on Magnolia Street and Larry's Discount Liquor on Memorial in Port Arthur. The Messinas purchased Amuny's in 1998. Michael, the youngest brother, manages the location, which is the only one to offer food.
Not all liquor stores are the same. Amuny's Liquor & Deli at 3748 Gulfway Drive in Port Arthur is a Southeast Texas landmark.
For more information, call Amuny's at (409) 982-6291.


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Oh yeah it's only eagle fans who run their mouths about their favorite team.ChickmagnetRacing wrote:I could give two sh*ts less if they beat Dallas twice in the same season.
It is their fans who constantly run their mouths (win, loss, or multiple losses in a row), fans who at 3 and 8 want the entire coaching staff fired, now 6-8 believe they can get in the playoffs, and an organization who went out and spent a boat load of money for "talent" and got nothing in return.
Let me tell you something Eagles fans, you wanted Andy Reid out of there a few weeks ago against the Patriots. Mark it down, the Eagles go 8-8, Andy Reid will be your head coach next season. All of the coaching will stay in tact.
....and the hampster will keep spinning the wheel like the year prior.
Of course Reid will be back next year. That's what winning games does...saves your job.
Reid was never gonna be fired after this year to begin with, not after one losing season with all the success the team has had under his tenure, which is the longest in the league. He also has 2 years left on his contract so they are gonna give him at least one more year regardless. I don't think Juan Castillo will be back next year however.
Look at the Giants. They were talking last week about Coughlin being on the hot seat. A super bowl winning coach just a few years ago and one that knows how to draft well(unlike Reid). How ridiculous is that?


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The hotel employee who found Slipknot bassist Paul Gray dead in his room told a 911 operator that there was a hypodermic needle next to Gray's bed and there were "all kinds of pills everywhere."
TownePlace Suites maintenance worker Mike Kellow told the operator Monday morning that he found the 38-year-old Gray's body in a corner of his room slumped against a wall.
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"There's a hypodermic needle next to the bed here," Kellow said.
The dispatcher asked if Gray was awake.
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"Oh God, no. He's all purple," Kellow said.
Kellow told the operator it appeared that Gray had been "gone a while."
Kellow says he checked on Gray after the bassist's mother called the Urbandale, Iowa, hotel because she couldn't reach her son.
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The six-minute recording, which was first obtained by Des Moines television station WOI-TV on Wednesday, ends with the dispatcher telling Kellow he was sending a police officer to the hotel.
Keller did not immediately respond to a phone message Thursday seeking comment.
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Urbandale police Sgt. Dave Disney said Thursday that everything in the hotel room was collected and documented, but he declined to elaborate on what investigators found.
"What was said on the tape is consistence with some things we found in the room, but that's all I'm going to say," Disney said.
Police have said there was no evidence of foul play or trauma, and an autopsy was inconclusive about how Gray died. Police are awaiting the results of toxicology tests, which could take up to six weeks.
In 2003, Gray acknowledged that he was on drugs when his red Porsche collided with another car that year in Des Moines. No one was seriously injured. Under a plea agreement, prosecutors dropped charges of possession of marijuana, cocaine and syringes.
Media reports at the time noted that court records included a handwritten note from Dr. Joe Takamine that described discussions with Gray that were "very frank and open about his sporadic use of various drugs and of the long periods of abstinence in between."
Gray was one of the founding members of the Des Moines-based band known for its grotesque masks, thrashing sounds and aggressive, dark lyrics.
Gray's wife, Brenna Gray, is pregnant. She and surviving members of the band held a news conference on Tuesday.
She said their unborn daughter will grow up knowing her father for the legacy he left behind.
Slipknot emerged in the mid-1990s, and its 1999 debut album sold about 2 million copies. The band won a Grammy in 2006 for best metal performance for the song "Before I Forget."
Slipknot's last studio album, "All Hope Is Gone," debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts in 2008, and concert industry trade publication Pollstar ranked Slipknot 18th in its Top 20 Concert Tours list in 2009.
The band has been on a yearlong hiatus.
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March 2, 2012 (TSR) – The big bang created a lot of matter—along with the same amount of antimatter, which wiped out everything and brought the universe to an untimely end. That's what accepted theoretical physics tell us—though things clearly didn't work out that way. Now, results from a U.S. particle smasher are providing new evidence for a subtle difference in the properties of matter and antimatter that may explain how the early universe survived.
The first evidence of a difference between matter and antimatter was found in the 1960s in the decay of particles called neutral kaons, which led to the awarding of a Nobel Prize in physics. In 2001, accelerators in the United States and Japan found more evidence for a difference in particles called B mesons. Then last year at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) near Geneva, Switzerland, evidence was found in a third system, D mesons, but there wasn't enough data to rule out a statistical fluke. The new results—which come from the Collider Detector at Fermilab (CDF) experiment near Chicago—are still not conclusive evidence, but they bring the chances of a fluke down to about one in 10,000. "I'm sure in a few days everyone in the field will feel much more confident that this is actually real," says Giovanni Punzi, spokesperson of the CDF experiment.
Physicists have long suspected that a difference in the properties of matter and antimatter is key to the early universe's survival. Such a difference—technically known as charge-parity (CP) violation—would have allowed normal matter to prevail over antimatter so that normal matter could go on to form all of the stuff we see in the universe today.
To witness CP violation, physicists study particles to see if there is any difference in the rate of decay between normal particles and their antiparticles. The accepted theory of elementary particles, the standard model, allows for a low level of CP violation—including that revealed in the discoveries of the 1960s and 2000s—but not enough to explain the prevalence of normal matter. So researchers have been trying to find cases in which CP violation is higher.
The LHCb detector at CERN, and CDF at Fermilab, are two such experiments. They trace the paths of D0 meson particles and their antiparticles. These can decay into pairs of either pions or kaons, and by tallying these decay products, the LHCb and CDF teams can calculate the difference in decay rates between the D0 particles and antiparticles.
In November, the LHCb team reported that the decay rates differed by 0.8%—some eight times the amount the standard model is generally expected to allow, and perhaps enough to help explain the origin of matter's prevalence over antimatter. Unfortunately, the measurement was not very precise: The statistical significance was about 3 sigma, meaning there was about one chance in a 100 that it was a random blip in the data.
The latest CDF results—announced earlier today at a meeting in La Thuile, Italy—drastically decreased the odds of a fluke. They point to CP violation at the level of 0.6%, with a statistical significance of 2.7 sigma. Combined with the previous LHCb results, the CDF results bring the significance to about 3.8 sigma—or about one chance in 10,000 that the CP violation is a random blip.
The results cannot be claimed as a bona fide discovery, which requires a statistical significance of 5 sigma—or the chance of it being random at less than one in a million. Still, particle physicists are excited. "We cannot yet say for sure it is CP violation," says Angelo Carbone, a member of the LHCb collaboration. "But it's close."
Paul Harrison, an experimental particle physicist at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom, says the 5-sigma standard is important because it helps avoid biases that arise in lopsided statistical distributions. But he thinks it is reassuring that the results come from two independent experiments. "I wouldn't be expecting a mistake in the experiments at this point," he says. "These guys are serious people. … They've been at it a long time, and they know what they're doing."
To see whether the statistical significance can be improved toward 5 sigma, onlookers will have to wait until later this year, when the LHCb team examines the rest of its data. But even if the CP violation turns out to be real, there is the question of whether it is "new physics"—in other words, whether the current standard model can explain it.
Particle theorist Sebastian Jaeger at the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom thinks the answer is uncertain because no one is sure how far the standard model can be pushed. "The main issue is that CP [violation] is difficult to quantify—it's rather challenging, from a theoretical point of view, to make a prediction for it. … So even if the significance becomes 5 or 10 sigma, the standard model may still not be ruled out."


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Bible literacy & reading:* Biblical Illiteracy by the Numbers Part 1: The Challenge [required reading]; * 9 Things Everyone Should Do When Reading the Bible [essential reading]
* "Study after study in the last quarter-century has revealed that American Christians increasingly don't read their Bibles, don't engage their Bibles, and don't know their Bibles. It's obvious: We are living in a post-biblically literate culture. Just as critical is the second word of the Bible literacy problem: literacy. Pew Research tells us that 23 percent of us didn't read a single book in the last year. That's three times the number who didn't read a book in 1978."
* Read 'King' when you see 'Christ.' … read 'you' differently … if you see a 'therefore,' find out what it's there for … realize that not all 'if' statements are the same … recognize that lamenting is OK … realize that prophecy is more often forth-telling than fore-telling … become familiar with the idioms of your King … remember what you learned in English class … read to study, but also, read to refresh your heart."
College funding: A College Financial Aid Guide for Families Who Have Saved Nothing
"In just a generation or two, we've gone from students working their way through college without too much trouble, to many parents still being able to write checks to cover tuition out of current income, to sticker prices being so high that two decades of savings may not be enough to cover two children from relatively affluent families."
Government, Houston, law suits, litigation & sermons: Victory Through Defeat
"As a matter of normal legal practice, I doubt that Mayor Parker, David Feldman, or anyone at the City of Houston read the subpoenas before they were sent, much less specifically ordered the discovery and confiscation of sermon notes and other communications involving homosexuality and gender identity. Typically in litigation lawyers will throw a bunch of jello at a wall and see what sticks, so to speak. Or, to put it another way, they'll fill up the kitchen sink and see what takes. In other words, the lawyer drafting the discovery requests and subpoenas probably tried to think of every conceivable thing that could possibly be related to this lawsuit and asked for it. You don't get it if you never ask, and litigation is all about being aggressive and taking anything that the other side will give you. Again, these are just requests (issued by a lawyer), and the judge can quash the subpoenas or issue a protective order for the pastors. …
"… the reality is that we are merely dealing with an overbroad discovery request from a zealous trial lawyer employed by the City. So the sky is not falling. This is not a government-wide 'approval' system of pulpit messages. The pastors aren't being threatened with punishment merely for the contents of their sermons. But this is harassment, and the small things add up. A government that tries to intimidate pastors who would seek to employ the democratic process to repeal a morally questionable piece of legislation is no friend of liberty, religious or otherwise. The government answers to the people; the people do not answer to the government. Remember that. The subpoena is only step one in their 12-step program."
Prayer: 5 Triggers to Grow Your Prayer Life
"For years, when I thought about prayer, I mostly felt guilty for my lack of a robust prayer life. Reading stories of great saints praying for two hours a day or more left me with a gnawing sense of defeat. I would often resolve to pray more. But the resolves didn't last."
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The older I get, the more I find myself enjoying films based on younger children's properties more than I do anything geared towards young adults. If that means I prefer poop jokes over incessantly post-apocalyptic settings, then I guess I shamefully cop to it. While I was a little too old for Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants book series when it hit bookstores back in 1997, the upcoming DreamWorks Animation adaptation was already an intriguing project. And it just got a lot more interesting now that its cast has been filled out with some of the funniest comedians in Hollywood, including Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, Nick Kroll and Jordan Peele. Writer/actor Thomas Middleditch has also signed on for his vocal talents.
According to TheWrap, Hart and Middleditch will be headed back to pre-pubescent times as they will be voicing the film's two main characters George Beard and Harold Hutchins, fourth graders whose passions in life include treehouses and comic books. The trouble begins once they unwittingly bring their favorite creation, the titular superhero Captain Underpants, to life after they hypnotize Principal Benjamin Krupp, the child-hating head of their elementary school. The boys must then follow the essentially powerless Krupp/Underpants around to make sure he doesn't get injured while performing his super feats.
Helms will take on the role of the principal turned hero, while Kroll will lend his nasally voice to the major villain, Professor Poopypants, a science teacher gone bad. Peele will play Melvin, the brainiac childhood nemesis of George and Harold. Of course, an animation's cast is only as good as the writing, so it's a good thing The Muppets writer Nick Stoller handled the script, which will be directed by Monsters vs. Aliens helmer Rob Letterman.
Hart fans need not worry about seeing the actor's face in this one, as he'll be all over cinemas in 2014, first with the recently released buddy cop comedy Ride Along, and then in the rom-com remake About Last Night and the sequel Think Like a Man Too. Helms, meanwhile, has been in the Yahoo! original series Tiny Commando, and may be seen in Joe Carnahan's action comedy Stretch, if Universal doesn't shitcan it entirely.
Kroll and Peele are just breaking out into films, as they've pretty much taken over comedy on television. FX's fantasy football comedy The League and the sketch comedy The Kroll show have been keeping the actor busy, and he's currently filming Ross Katz's comedy Brother's Keeper. Peele has been killing it for the past few years on Comedy Central's ridiculously clever and funny sketch show Key & Peele, while also showing up on everything from The Mindy Project to Modern Family. You can find MIddleditch in The Wolf of Wall Street and in the upcoming Mike Judge HBO comedy Silicon Valley.
While there isn't yet a set release date for Captain Underpants, fans of the series can expect at least another 3 books coming out over the next three years. So keep your pants on, and we'll let you know more news about the film when we hear it.


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Yahoo Messenger will no longer be supported after July 17, 2018. Until then, you can continue to use the service normally. After July 17, you'll no longer be able to access your chats and the service will no longer work. Read our FAQs below for more info on what this means for you.
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We never fully understand the impact our lives can have on those around us. The life and ministry of Johnny Jackson — a Southern Baptist minister in Arkansas — was a major influence on mine.
I had the privilege of attending a memorial service for Brother Johnny last week at First Baptist Church in Maumelle. The service was a celebration of a life spent serving others.
Brother Johnny was pastor of many churches in Arkansas and spent his last few decades of "retirement" as interim pastor in numerous churches all over the state. He was at one time president of Arkansas Baptist State Convention and was influential in many denominational organizations. But his greatest impact was perhaps on the people around him throughout his ministry, including my family.
I had known Brother Johnny since childhood. He mentored my father as a young pastor. He spent time encouraging and challenging him in the ministry. I grew up hearing stories about Brother Johnny, two of which stand out in my memory.
My dad's first position working for a church was as minister of evangelism at Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro. One of his responsibilities was to assist the evangelist who would travel in to preach for the annual revival services. One year Johnny Jackson was that evangelist.
Duties included pre-arranging the visit — making sure the evangelist had his hotel arrangements secured and similar details. Brother Johnny asked something different from my dad; he wanted a list of 25 people in Jonesboro who needed Jesus.
When Brother Johnny arrived for the revival, he pulled out the list that had been worn and folded as he had prayed for months over the names. That week, 17 of the 25 people on the list made the decision to follow Jesus.
During revival week, Brother Johnny took my dad to lunch. He asked my dad if he made time to take my mom out for a weekend getaway from time to time and show her how important she was. My dad admitted that he wanted to but struggled to find the time.
"Mark, you need to do this. It is important," Brother Johnny told him. He specifically challenged him to take his wife to the Red Apple Inn in Heber Springs for a weekend sometime in the next few months.
My dad followed his advice and took my mom for a couple nights to the resort. That evening when they went to dinner at the restaurant at the hotel, they found Brother Johnny in the dining room eating dinner with his wife, Carlene.
Brother Johnny lived what he preached.
In our lives, we impact those around us. Like a rock thrown into a pond, the lives we touch spread out to touch other lives. I grew up in a home with a dad who took the time to show my mom how much he loved her. I came to know the love of Christ from the ministry of a man who took the time out of his busy schedule to mentor my dad.
Whose life are you impacting today? How far and wide will the ripples of your life spread? You can make a difference.
Will you?
Jason Tolbert is an accountant and conservative political blogger. His blog — The Tolbert Report — is linked at ArkansasNews.com. His e-mail is email@example.com.


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Jagged metal ends are not your friends.Thule Load Bar End Caps protect your head and gear from metal edges and protect your sanity from singing bars (imagine if you could blow over the top of a bottle at 70 mph.) These rubber caps will stand up to all manner of scuffing and bashing as your load your gear onto your rack.
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If you donât like looking at the hole in your crossbar these are for you!!!!!
They do their thing
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Great to plug up your bars from interior rusting. Don't slack on replacing these when they crack or get stolen. It will shorten the life span of your square bars.
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Not much to say, they work!
As if they are made for Thule bars
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These end caps cap the ends so well you'd think they were made for these ends. One time I ended up in the hospital, the size of a Luv Sac bean bag, after being stung by all the hornets that had made their home in my bars. That was a bad day. And these end caps end cap so much better than potatoes and tennis balls (although the tennis balls are a nice touch). And its nice when you bang your head on them - no more core samples of my noggin.
I'm pretty sure some jerk took one of my end caps so I had to buy the replacements. Buy your own! Don't steal them! :)
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I lost a few of these off the end of my load bars. I bought these at a killer price slapped them on and my rack looks good as new. I also have a few extra now.
Should I seal them on w/silicon or some...
Should I seal them on w/silicon or some such?
If you have a problem with them falling out, then yeah silicone would be a good choice...
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I racked my 1999 Nissan Sentra and the rack looks very good on my little green car! Then one day I noticed that I was missing an end cap. Either someone stole it off my rack or it fell off somewhere and the load bars just don't look right without the caps. I bought these end caps for super cheap and I still have the leftover 3 to replace anymore that fall off or get yoinked.
Keeps the bugs out
Spiders will live in your bars without these. I lost one once, and spiders quickly moved in. It did suck that I had to buy four to replace the one. Other than that, they are great.
Replacement parts that fit.
I backed my Subaru into the garage door of our condo building and these plastic babies cracked and popped off my Sidearm racks. (The rest of the rack, and the car, were fine.) To avoid core sampling my head, and to keep my bike wheels in their trays, I needed to replace these. Yes, all four are only $5.00. The new ones snapped right on.
Is that $5 per end cap or for a set of...
Is that $5 per end cap or for a set of four (as pictured)?
A set of 4 for $5.
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Today I will share the blocks I have completed from Debbie Mumm's website. The quilt is called garden favorites. This first picture shows the blocks for January, February, and March. The second picture is the April addition. This quilt wont be very large, so I imagine I will probably add some type of borders or maybe add some sashing strips between the blocks.
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Our High Atlas Wool Yarn is processed and spun by weavers of The Anou Cooperative community. They use carders and long wooden spindles of their own creation to spin a bulky yarn that is used for weaving thick, pile rugs. These handmade textiles are essential to surviving the snowy winters in the mountains where the weavers live. The yarn is made from a woolen preparation and spun with a woolen draft. After spinning, it is slightly abraded resulting in a yarn with a felt-like texture that is soft to the touch.
The sheep that provide the wool for this line roam freely on the slopes of Morocco's High Atlas Mountains, so you may find traces of vegetal matter in the yarn. The yarn base is 100% natural with no chemicals or bleach used in its making. In order to safeguard the health of the artisans, our customers, and the environment, only people and planet-friendly products are used to dye this yarn.
High Atlas Wool Yarn is perfect for tapestry weaving and rug knotting. It is the highest quality wool yarn that can be found in Morocco with a micron range between 25-30. While High Atlas wool is a little coarser than Middle Atlas wool, there is little to no kemp and the dye absorption is incredibly rich.
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Lawsuit Alleges Classic Rockers Not Getting Paid by SiriusXM
According to a new lawsuit recently filed by the royalty-collection organization SoundExchange, the SiriusXM satellite radio service is neglecting to pay artists for the broadcast of any music recorded before 1972.
As Vintage Vinyl News succinctly states it, "SiriusXM have taken the position that they don't owe royalties on any recording made prior to February 15, 1972, due to a federal statutory license" — a position that impacts the balance sheets of a huge group of acts that includes everyone from Frank Sinatra to the Rolling Stones, and one that's being vigorously countered by SoundExchange, which is seeking between $50 and $100 million in compensation on behalf of the affected artists.
Accusing SiriusXM of "knowingly withholding royalties from the creators who bring life to their service, even as the company continues to experience unprecedented and explosive growth," SoundExchange president and CEO Michael Huppe said, "We cannot sit by and watch this multi-billion dollar company reap record profits from the creative contributions of artists and labels without paying them everything they deserve."
The case is also being covered by Roger Friedman at Showbiz411, where Soul Arts and Music Foundation director Heather Sauber is quoted as saying, "Getting paid by Sirius would be life changing money for the pre-'72 legacy artists."
The terms of the lawsuit are explored in a Billboard article that notes that SoundExchange's suit is separate from the $100 million one filed earlier this month by Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan, a.k.a. Flo & Eddie, who are accusing the service of broadcasting their songs without permission.