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The automotive industry has undergone a drastic transformation over the past few years. From the rise and fall of the SUV-heavy lineups, to the more recent waves of vehicle recalls, there have been numerous events that have significantly reshaped the global industry. Perhaps two of the most seismic occurrences within the group, though, in the last decade have been the overwhelming shift in drivers' tastes toward fuel efficiency and the public downfall of Detroit.
Thus, 2010 may mark another turning point in the auto group's history. Indeed, a pair of companies, sitting on opposite sides of the automotive spectrum, look to garner investor favor when shares of each are sold in initial public offerings. For one company, it is the next step toward maturing on the global automotive scale. For the other, it is a second chance.
At the start of the year, Tesla Motors announced its intentions to take its electric vehicles (EV), the same ones driven by the likes of Brad Pitt and George Clooney, to the next level, with an initial public offering of its shares. At the time when Tesla first fired up its assembly lines, many viewed the electric car as nothing more than a novelty, with celebrities and the most rabid conservationists the only ones behind the wheels. After all, car makers had previously tried to build mass produced electric platforms, but inferior batteries would not allow such a feat. Not to mention, Tesla's birth followed an era when gas-guzzling SUVs dominated the highways.
The surging price of oil, however, soon had drivers reconsidering. As the trip to the pump got more expensive, drivers' grievances got louder. In turn, auto manufacturers once again took aim at alternative options, and crossovers and hybrids soon gained popularity. Although some of the larger players had electric in the works, Tesla put its name on the map, introducing the first federally compliant highway-capable vehicle.
The EV market is still relatively small. That said, it is growing and, more important, it is a virtually untapped segment. As a result, now may be the perfect time for Tesla to reach out to investors, who may be quite receptive, especially as the big boys jump into the EV arena.
Nissan Motor (NSANY), for one, is making a significant commitment to the electric segment. The Japanese car maker is expanding capacity, with the goal of producing hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles on an annual basis. In fact, the company anticipates the EV market will comprise 10% of total vehicle sales by 2020. And Nissan has already put its money where its mouth is, having invested nearly $6 billion, along with partner Renault, in the electric initiative. The Nissan Leaf is set to roll out in the United States in 2011. It does not rack up the miles-per-charge of Tesla's options (about 100 miles versus 200 plus). On the other hand, the Leaf is more affordable, priced at just over $30,000, compared with Tesla's luxury cars, which can be had for over $100,000. (Tesla is developing a less-expensive vehicle, the Model S sedan, priced at nearly $60,000.)
And the EV market is getting more crowded. General Motors' Chevrolet division is set to launch the Volt, while Toyota Motor (TM) is developing a plug-in version of the popular Prius and Ford Motor (F) plans to enter the fray, as well. With the bulk of the industry's top manufacturers now incorporating electric vehicles into their lineups, it adds validity to the fledgling segment.
President Obama has even thrown his support into this segment. In fact, Washington has set a target of one million electric cars and plug-in hybrids in use by 2015. And federal funding comes along with such a challenge. Indeed, Tesla has already received a $465 million loan from the Department of Energy for EV production.
The wait for investors to get on board is now over. Tesla has launched the IPO of its stock (listed under the ticker TSLA), the first American car company to do so since Ford went public over half a century ago. The company's optimism over how much it could raise in this issue has grown since the start of the year. Originally, when the IPO was announced in January, Tesla had anticipated raising around $100 million. Shortly thereafter it had upped the tally to $175 million, and now, it appears the total has topped the $225 million mark.
The company issued 13.3 million shares, up from the 11.1 million it had originally planned, at a per-share price of $17, above the $14-$16 range that was expected. Not long after the public issue, another $50 million in stock will be sold to Toyota Motor as part of an earlier deal that included Tesla's purchase a manufacturing facility from the Japanese company.
Investors will likely favor these shares for their vast, though uncertain, growth potential. Tesla looks to build on its niche platform, and becoming publicly traded ought to help it do so. The EV market is small, but the company has the opportunity to become a large player in a fast-growing segment. Proceeds from the IPO will be used to complete the facility purchase from Toyota, and funds will also be utilized for additional capital expenditures and possibly acquisitions.
So what might be stopping investors from jumping in feet first? In a word: profits.
Tesla has yet to make money. Since building its first vehicle back in 2003, the company has failed to turn a quarterly profit. In the first quarter of this year, the car maker lost over $25 million, even worse than the loss of $16 million in the year-ago period. In fact, with only three months in the books, Tesla is nearly half way to its total 2009 deficit of $55.7 million.
Thus, much will probably depend on the success of the Model S, which is set to launch in 2012. Tesla hopes to produce about 20,000 cars a year at the start, but over the long term, it is hoping to use this as a blueprint for mass EV production. However, with its competitors' electric vehicles priced significantly lower, it is unclear how Tesla's high-end showrooms will fare. As a result, it may be some time before the company can finally pull itself out of the red.
As Tesla completes its offering and ends its first days as a publicly traded company, General Motors faces a different challenge. The once mighty auto behemoth must now win back Wall Street, which is not likely to be an easy task.
A far cry from the $225 million Tesla raised in its offering, GM is likely to garner between $15 billion and $20 billion when the reinvented car maker's stock IPOs, probably by year end. The Detroit staple intends to file for the public offering in early July, and the new shares may hit the market as early as the fall.
Already the company has outlined some of the process, though how the IPO will reduce the U.S. government's majority stake remains somewhat cloudy. Conflicting speculation indicates that 20% to as much as one-third of Washington's 304 million shares will be sold, reducing the federal stake in GM to less than half. Either way, the GM sale will likely become one of the largest IPOs in U.S. history, if not the largest. Indeed, a $20 billion intake would surpass the $19.7 billion record currently held by Visa (V).
It has been a long and windy road for General Motors, which is the only company that can make the claim that it was once the world's largest auto manufacturer before becoming one of its most notorious bankruptcies. And because of this, all eyes will likely fall on this IPO.
Many probably believe the lessons have been learned, and GM came out of bankruptcy a leaner more-efficient company. After all, the car maker was able to unload the bulk of its sizable debt burden, while trimming its lineup to four core brands and increasing its focus on fuel efficiency. Too, more recently, the company seems to have initiated talks with numerous banks, such as JPMorgan (JPM) and Wells Fargo (WFC), in the hopes of revitalizing its auto loan channels (GMAC was sold prior to the bankruptcy filing). Finally, the auto maker has taken aim at reducing the legacy costs that have been Detroit's albatross for so long.
For others, however, skepticism surely remains. The pension and benefit expenses, though reduced, are still a bit daunting. Meanwhile, some may question whether the company can revive its market share, which has continued to erode over the last decade, steadily losing ground to Japanese competitors.
What it will really boil down to, though, is sales. It's true, improving auto demand in North America enabled the company to generate a profit in the first quarter of 2010, the only time it can claim this feat since the March, 2007 period. However, a large portion of that success was driven by waves of discounts, as the domestic manufacturers fought to lure away Toyota's recall-scarred customers. Still, U.S. car sales have retreated somewhat, of late, and they will likely fluctuate in tandem with the broader economic recovery. It seems inevitable that overall sales will increase for the full year, but the success of GM shares, Part 2 may have a lot to do with timing. Any hiccups in an economic rebound or persistent lethargy in the showrooms may weigh heavily on the pricing of this issue.
There is the appeal of size here, as well as the potential for GM stock to once again be a prominent portfolio and index holding. Still, there are numerous questions surrounding the near-term future of this soon-to-be publicly traded issue. After all, the company is trying to win back many investors that had previously watched as their GM shares plummeted from over $90 to mere pocket change in the span of less than a decade. As a result, we anticipate a bevy of "burn me once, shame on you, burn me twice…." investors showing their hesitation.
Not to mention its crosstown counterpart Ford Motor. Many that were looking for an investment in Detroit's recovery would likely be more than happy to stick with the region's only car maker to avoid the bankruptcy pit and refuse billions in government funding. Ford stock has rebounded since slipping to $1 a share in late 2008, but it can still be purchased far below where it traded in the early 2000s.
In sum, GM appears to have moved past its calamitous downfall and should benefit from a return to the public market. But it will not be an easy sell. Pricing is vital, as is the perception of the company and the industry, as a whole, at the time of the offering. GM cannot control the latter. What it can do, though, is continue to focus on improving its business, which translates to keeping costs in check, maintaining a healthy balance sheet, and, most vital, building cars people want to drive.
For now, we celebrate the birth of Tesla Motors' publicly traded stock. Simultaneously, we are inclined to look ahead to the rebirth of an industry giant. One thing is certain, as seems to always be the case these days, the automotive industry will look quite different heading into 2011.


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yarravalleyplodder wrote:well my big weekend has been scuttled by the weather
I did my 62km yesterday in the rain and experimented with my food, by not having any. Well that was a mistake as the last 20km was hard work, especially being wet and increasingly cold. :
I had a good workout yesterday with the good people of the Melbourne Bike Touring Club, YVP, maybe 90km of an "undulating" circuit from Moe to Mirboo North and back.
The riding weather was probably better than Melbourne, I had fruit cake and the occasional drink mix to get through it.
The lunch at the Grand Ridge Brewery would probably not have made it onto your sports nutritionist's list. The local beers included one with an eye-watering 11% alcohol content!

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Irish American billionaire Chuck Feeney, (81), is to wind down his charitable operations and shut them down by 2020 – after making donations worth over $1.5 billion north and south of the Irish border.
It is part of his expressed aim of 'giving while living' but the departure of his vehicle, Atlantic Philanthropies, will leave a huge gap in the Irish market.
Every major university benefitted greatly from Feeney's giving and his money kick started both the University of Limerick and Dublin City University.
In addition, he gave millions to sustain the Irish peace process and played a major role as member of a key Irish American group that first got President Clinton involved in the issue.
The Irish Times reports that the reclusive Feeney is to cease all charitable grants by the end of 2016.
He has two major projects in the US where he has given billions to American universities, especially his alma mater Cornell. He donated $350 million so that a new Silicon Valley-type campus can be built on New York's Roosevelt Island. He has also earmarked hundreds of millions for a new state of the art hospital in San Francisco.
The decision was taken last week by the board of Atlantic Philanthropies, the organisation founded by Feeney in 1982.
The paper says it is to complete grant-making by the end of 2016 and cease operations in 2020. It is believed Feeny also stepped down from the reconstituted board.
Grant recipients will be informed of the decision on Tuesday with some to be told their support is being discontinued before the 2016 deadline.
The paper says that no major Irish projects are affected in this way.
Feeney has released a statement saying how the focus of his charitable giving would now be sharpened to maximise the benefit that could be achieved with his remaining resources.
Over $2.25 billion remains to be disbursed according to the report, of which $900 million is committed to existing projects.
Atlantic has invested more than $6 billion in grants internationally since it was founded by Feeney in 1982.
The higher education sector, with grants worth a billion dollars north and south of the border, has been the largest single recipient of Feeney's cash.
The Irish Times reports that since 2004, Atlantic has focused on three Irish programmes - ageing; children and youth; and reconciliation and human rights.
Feeney made his fortune from duty free shops in the Far East and owned DFS which he later sold to the Louis Vuitton company.
He believes in 'giving while living' and repeated this mantra in his statement.
He said, "I see little reason to delay giving when so much good can be achieved through supporting worthwhile causes today. Besides, it's a lot more fun to give while you live than to give when you are dead."
Feeney expressed confidence about Ireland's prospects in the current economic climate.
He added, "I particularly value the commitment and spirit of generosity among the many people I have come to know through Atlantic's work across the island of Ireland.
"These are challenging times. I admire the resilience of the people on this island and remain optimistic for the future."
Renowned for a frugal lifestyle, Feeney transferred his wealth to Atlantic in 1984.


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The Basic Leadership Development Course, or the BLDC, is a significant learning event hosted by ASPBAE for its members on the 12 - 17 September 2011 in Medan, Indonesia. It is an induction to its network and to adult education work regionally and globally. The course aims to expand the leadership corps in the Asia South Pacific region committed to the right of all to learn, and to promote the learning needs and interests of marginalized groups.
The interactive course highlights, among other things, innovative initiatives of civil society organizations and focuses on themes such as human rights and gender justice to steer a comprehensive training programme on adult education. The BLDC is ASPBAEs flagship programme that contributes to improving the impact of its education movement in the region.
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Peter Gabriel's seminal 1986 video for Sledgehammer can now be viewed in high definition for the first time. A new transfer from the original 16mm negative is now available to watch now.
Sledgehammer was directed by Stephen R. Johnson, produced by Adam Whittaker and animated by Aardman Animations and the Brothers Quay.


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System Administration in WXTR can be done through Websphere Application Server administration console where in specific panels are provided to configure WXTR resources.
- Login to Websphere Admin Console.Go to Servers in the left pane,then Application Servers and select the appropriate server.
- Select the WXTR container property value that you need to modify in the WXTR container settings.
- Modify the value and click Apply.
- Click Save to save the configuration permanently.
It can also be done using the wsadmin.sh command line utility.WXTR provides wsadmin jython commands which can be used to configure WXTR resources.Hence it can be automated as well.And we would be concentraing more on the commandline utility in this blog.
I will be showing here how to automate System Administration in WXTR using a simple python program.
Sample automation of WXTR configuration using a python program is given below:
command1="/opt/IBM/WebSphere/AppServer1/bin/wsadmin.sh -lang jython -c \"AdminTask.cics('[-command get -c xad -colonSeperatedOutput yes -name SYS$XA -nodeName " + machinename + "Node01 -serverName server1]')\" "
for line in a1.readlines():
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Similarly other attributes can also be automated and it is advisable that it is done using commandline if you are well versed with the commands and options.And if for some reason you are not then as mentioned you can always fall back on WAS Administration console.


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Brazilian artist Muniz examines the soccer ball
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- Vik Muniz has made images out of everything from sugar to confetti to trash, and with World Cup fever reaching a rolling boil in his native Brazil, the artist has turned his attentions to the object of his nation's collective obsession, the soccer ball.
Muniz, who starred in the Oscar-nominated 2010 documentary "Waste Land," about re-creating masterpiece paintings out of garbage in a Rio de Janeiro landfill, is making his directorial debut with "This Is Not a Ball," a documentary that chronicles his quest to "draw" with soccer balls.
Shot in nine countries over nine months, the film is a meditation on the creative process and an intellectual inquiry into the history of the ball and the role it plays in societies across the globe.
"I am not an athlete -- I'm terribly inept at sport, which is probably why I became an artist," Muniz said at his Rio de Janeiro studio.
The idea behind the project was to place 10,000 soccer balls on the pitch of Mexico City's Azteca Stadium in such a way that when photographed from air they'd form a recognizable image. Muniz has used a similar technique throughout his career, "drawing" portraits of sugar cane workers out of sugar, reproducing an image of action painter Jackson Pollack out of chocolate syrup and recreating Caravaggio's Medusa in spaghetti and tomato sauce. But soccer balls presented their own challenges, he said.
First, the 52-year-old Muniz had to create his own ball, bone white on one side and pitch black on the other, to act as a sort of pixel. But the real difficulty was to decide what to draw with the balls, and the movie chronicles Muniz's struggle to find a soccer-related image that didn't feel like the logo of a sportswear label.
Although soccer has a global following, Muniz said, it's all but absent in fine art -- begging the question, "Why are we artists missing out on a subject that's so rich and complex?"
In a bid to answer the question, Muniz delves into the history of not only the ball, but the sphere itself, interviewing astronomers from Harvard University and New York City's Hayden Planetarium about the great round clouds of gas that formed after the Big Bang. He also talks to the head of M.I.T.'s self-assembly lab about the spherical shapes of viruses, bacteria and carbon atoms.
Muniz also visits locations with ball game traditions, from Mexico, home of the Aztecs' "juego de la pelota," where the player who managed to bump the rubber ball through a stone hoop with his hip was sacrificed, to Japan, where men in elaborate kimonos still play "kemori," a dribbling game dating back to the 9th century.
"It's not a traditional documentary . It's more a movie about curiosity," said Muniz, who co-directed the film with Juan Rendon and compared his own role to that of Jerry Seinfeld. "It's just a guy there, so things sort of like happen around him but if he wasn't there, none of that would be happening."
The movie also explores sport as a vehicle for social change, examining the role of organized soccer fan clubs in Egypt's revolution and the massive street protests that swept Brazil during last year's World Cup dry-run, the Confederations Cup.
Muniz said he understood the reasons, like corruption and misuse of public funds that pushed the demonstrators onto the street, adding that he expected more protests during the tournament starting Thursday.
"They will take advantage of the limelight that the World Cup will provide and will come to the streets to manifest - pacifically or violently, I don't know," said Muniz.
"But within these protests," he added, "there will be the sad voice that they (the protesters) are going against something that is so dear to them and such a subject of pride -- football -- something that normally unites Brazilians and has united them against a government that's not doing its job."
Asked which team he was betting to win, Muniz responded with a laugh, "Brazil, of course. Any Brazilian would tell you that."
"This Is Not a Ball" premieres on Brazilian, Latin American, British and U.S. Netflix on Friday, the day after the monthlong World Cup kicks off in Sao Paulo.
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The fantastic duo odf Stephen Takashi and Sean McFee, better known as ProgQuebec, have reissued the SLOCHE albums on their label Progresson..... A few copies had been available at theFMPM (they are the organizers of this event as well), but it is ready to hit the racks.
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For everyone who likes JR, those are albums you MUST get.
Incredible seventies band from Québec. I didn't know they were already re-issued
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Could you kindly explain whether or not waqf at the end of Aayah 4 of Soerat al-Maa'un is permissible?
Assalamu Alaikum
Could you kindly explain whether or not waqf at the end of Aayah 4 of Soerat al-Maa'un is permissible ? We have been hearing from some people that stopping at the end of this aayah (without doing wasl with aayah 5) is not allowed, (although it is the end of an aayah). Jazakumullahu Khayran.
As Salaam Alaikum
There are three types of voluntary allowed stops in Qur'anic recitation, known in Arabic as Waqafaat, the plural of waqf (stop): Waqf Taam, kaafi and Hasan. These three types of Waqf can happen at the end of Aayahs where there is an established stop (known in Arabic as Ru-oos ul Aayy) or even in the middle of Aayahs. Making all of these three types of Waqf are permissible and allowed.
A waqf Hasan is that waqf in which the meaning of the phrase is complete but when one will look ahead, one will find a grammatical connection of what is after it with what is before it. For example making Waqf on the first Aayah of Suratul Fatiha is a Waqf Hasan. This grammatical connection can happen in many ways and in the case of the connection is that the Aayah after it is a Haal (situation) of the Aayah before.
The ruling for a waqf Hasan is that is such a Waqf is made in the middle of an Aayah then one must do I'aadah (go back a few words and repeat from there). If such a waqf is made at the end of an Aayah (Ru-oos ul Aayy) then one can start from ahead without doing wasl (joining) with the previous Aayah.
This summary of this whole discussion is that it is proven that the word is a Ra's ul Aayy (the end of the aayah) according to all copies of the Qur'an (Masaahif) and because of that, making waqf on there is allowed and according to some scholars it is Sunnah as well as was seen in the famous Hadeeth of Umm Salamah RA when that the Prophet SAW used to recite he stop at the end of every Aayah. He would recite and stop. Then he would recite and stop. Then he would recite and then stop. Mulla Ali Qari RA mentions in his Sharh (explanation) of Jazariyyah that this Hadeeth is evidence that making waqf on Ru-oos ul Aayy (end of aayah) is Sunnah (which is another discussion of its own), and from this Hadeeth we can also see that the Waqf made were on Waqf Hassan.
What is not allowed is to cut off ones recitation at the end of aayah four of surah Al-Maa'oon. One can stop at the end of the aayah, take a breath, then continue with aayah five, but one cannot end the recitation completely at the end of this aayah due to the attachment in meaning and grammar the aayah four has with aayah five in this surah.
For lesson on the stop (waqf) please see: http://www.abouttajweed.com/al-waqf-the-stop-/index.php
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PowerColor HD6950 PCS+ Review
Have you been waiting to upgrade the graphics card in your system? Maybe the card that you currently have is not cutting it with newer games that are being released. Or maybe your card does not support DirectX 11? Maybe you have been looking at the whole EyeFinity thing and finally are about ready to bite the bullet and get a card that will support multiple monitors for gaming. Well, whatever the reason, PowerColor may just have an answer for you with their HD6950 PCS+. This HD6950 is not like any other HD6950 out on the market. It has PowerColors' PCS+ (Professional Cooling Solution) installed on the board to help deliver better temperatures with the Vortex II. The PowerColor HD6950 PCS+ also comes with 2GB of memory for your games to go to town with. I am really curious to see exactly how well the PowerColor HD6950 PCS+ is going to be able to overclock and perform when it is thrown up against some of the other cards in the market in a head-to-head benchmarking battle.
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Taking a look at the packaging for the PowerColor HD6950 PCS+, you are going to see that there is a large image of a sports car printed on the front with two large fans placed where the passenger cabin is normally located. The car has icicles coming off of it all over the place, which in combination with the fans, gives you the impression that not only is the graphics card is going to be able to give you the performance that you want but also produce lower temperatures than some of the competition. In the top left hand corner is where you will find the PowerColor logo printed with the tag line "Unleash the Gaming Power" printed below it. There is the 2GB GDDR5 badge printed in the top right hand corner of the packaging as well, with the Dual DVI, HDMI, and Mini DisplayPort x2 logo printed directly below that. You will see the Vortex II logo printed towards the top right hand corner of the package for the PowerColor HD6950 PCS+. At the bottom of the package you will find the PCS+ logo printed above the Radeon HD6950 logo. To the right of the PCS+ logo you will find a badge that shows you four monitors letting you know that a single card is going to give you support of up to four monitors. Looking at the back of the package, you will find all of the main features of the PowerColor HD6950 PCS+ highlighted, such as Flexibility and Customization, High Performance Cooling, Perforated Fan to increase airflow up to 13%, Gold Power Kit, Anti-Turbulence, and that the HD6950 PCS+ reduces ambient temperature.
Once you get the outer packaging taken off, you are left with a brown cardboard box that contains not only the PowerColor HD6950 PCS+ graphics card, but all of the bundled accessories. The cardboard box has a section that is cut out perfectly to fit the HD6950 to keep it from sliding around while the package was being shipped. It is also wrapped up in an anti static bag to ensure that when you first open up the package you will not ruin the card with any static discharge. Once you pull the card out of the package and break down the cardboard box, you will find all of the accessories laying in the bottom. Included with the PowerColor HD6950 PCS+ is a quick installation guide, a Drivers CD, a CrossFireX bridge, a VESA to DVI dongle, as well as a mini-DisplayPort to DisplayPort dongle.
Now that we have taken a look at the packaging and what exactly comes with the PowerColor HD6950 PCS+ graphics card, it is time to take a closer look at the graphics card itself.


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SULPHUR SPRINGS - As the bride and groom were introduced at their outdoor reception under the twinkling stars and a canopy of lights, the smiles on their faces told the whole story.
Recently, the City of Sulphur Springs closed down the newly remodeled block of Main Street for a wedding reception, making Hopkins County history.
Brad and Holly Massey proposed this idea to Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell. To their benefit, everyone involved was very receptive to the Main Street Reception prospect. Their daughter Meredith had always dreamed of having an elegant old-fashioned street dance reception. In her marriage to Jim Daniels on Saturday, April 21, the fantasy came true.
As the clouds parted on Friday, "I said, 'OK God, it is all up to you'," said Holly Massey on the weather, "We got to have the street [without the tents]. The lights made it – it was perfect. It couldn't have been better."
Circular tables adorned with white tulips accented with yellow and blue linens and burlap lined the east end of the newly remodeled Main Street while upholstered furniture outlined the dance "floor" to welcome guests to the unique reception.
Total venue costs to reserve Main Street, a mere dropping a Ben Franklin (or $100), according to Maxwell for the time being, with two exceptions – a confirmed guest lists of 300 people and catering by one of the two downtown restaurants.
"All the city did was provide the general cleanup…it was pretty easy," said Maxwell. "It had a very positive effect, bringing people downtown and working out well for everybody."
Well, the timing was almost perfect, noted Maxwell with a smile, as the Magnolia trees spanning the street were just about to bloom. It was an event liked he had hoped from the very inception of the Sulphur Springs downtown upgrades. The event was not only special for those invited, it promoted business to other downtown establishments.
After a meal catered by LouViney's Restaurant & Pub, also located on Main Street, guests danced the evening away before sending their best wishes to the happy couple.
Brad and Holly Massey are the owners of Everything Unique located in downtown Sulphur Springs.
"We wanted to keep everything local not just for the people that live here but for the businesses, as well," said Massey. "Jim and Meredith were the perfect ones."
"It is in the city and citizens' best interest for downtown to be healthy and vibrant," added Maxwell. He already has other similar events scheduled. "We couldn't have asked for a better night. It was perfect – a huge success."
Observing the traditions – something borrowed, something blue, something old and now something new has been created not only by this couple's nuptials but by their adventurous style with the Main Street Reception.
You can view a link to the wedding slideshow here.


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I had so much fun creating these projects with the surprise box that M&J Trimming sent me. There's a lot of variety within these 6 projects, so I hope you're inspired to try out at least one of them! Enjoy, and Happy DIY'ing!
Project 1: Multi-Finger ring
Multi-finger rings have been spotted everywhere lately. As one of this season's hottest trends, you can make your very own multi-finger ring with just a few supplies.
– 3 Fashion Dome Buttons Item# 46459 in Teal
– Button shank remover
– Scissors
– Scrap of pleather or leather (1.5″x2.5″)
– Super glue
– 3 ring blanks
1) Fold the scrap pleather/leather in half, lengthwise.
2) Glue along the inside.
3) Remove the shanks from the back of the buttons.
4) Glue the buttons onto the rectangle.
5) Glue the ring blanks on the back of the rectangle.
6) Let dry.
Project 2: Chain and Cord Bracelet
This statement bracelet looks complicated, but it really isn't! I love the combination of different textures, between the chain and the cord.
– Cord/Braid Item# 887060198 in Ovocado (1.800.9.MJTRIM) , about 60 inches
– Kelly Green Color thread Item#42681
– 1 Fashion Dome Buttons Item# 46459 in Teal
– Thick wide curb chain
– Sewing needle
– Scissors
– Jewelry pliers
– Jewelry clasp and jump rings
– Clear nailpolish
Tip: Wrap tape around the ends of the cord to prevent them from fraying while you make the bracelet.
1) Cut the cord into two 30 inch pieces, and thread one piece through the first link of the curb chain. Fold the thread in half to make sure that there's the same amount of thread on either side. Take the bottom strand, fold it over the top strand and then through the second link.
2) Take this strand and fold it back over the chain, and under the other strand. That other strand then goes through the chain.
3) Repeat steps 1-2 until you reach the end
4) Thread the other piece of cord through the first link of the chain, and repeat until you've braided the other side.
5) Sew the ends together, and sew on the button to accent the bracelet.
6) Sew the clasp onto the cord, trim the ends and secure with clear nail polish to prevent fraying.
Project 3: Ribbon Wrap Bracelet
This Ribbon Wrap Bracelet is the ultimate spring accessory; it totally reminds me of flowers, sunshine and nature. You can also use the same method with different types of ribbons to create a completely different vibe.
– Hand Dyed Silk Satin Ribbon Item# 33583 about 120 inches for a 7 inch bracelet
– Rhinestone trim (*this is actually from M&J Trimming as well, but I had this beforehand.)
– Scissors
– Hot glue gun
1) Fold the ribbon in half about 4 times. You might need to fold more or less times depending on the size of your wrist.
2) Tie the ends together in a bow.
3) Wrap a 1.5 inch piece of rhinestone trim around the bow, and secure with hot glue.
Project 4: Shoulder Trim Shirt
You can give some life to a plain old shirt by using gold trim to accent the shoulders. I love the way the trim hangs off the sleeves – it adds a sultry, flirty element. Regardless of what color shirt you choose, the gold trim will look amazing with any color.
– Gold Chain Item# 44522 (1.800.9.MJTRIM)
– Peacock Color thread Item#42681
– Sewing needle
– T-shirt of your choice
– Scissors
1) Find the seam on the shoulder of your shirt. Line the trim along the seam and sew the edge of the trim to the edge of the shirt.
2) Sew the trim in the middle, with just a one or two simple stitches.
3) Sew in a few more spots along the trim.
Project 5: Gold Trim Headband
This headband is my personal favorite; it can add some gypsy-inspired flair to any outfit, and will look great whether you have short or long hair.
– Gold Chain Item# 44522 (1.800.9.MJTRIM), about 13-15 inches
– Elastic, 7-8 inches
– Super glue1) First and only step – glue both ends of the trim to the elastic. Instant headband.
Project 6: Thread Tassel Keychain
Tassels are one of the hottest trends right now. You can easily make your own tassel with some thread, a pair of scissors and a small book. The best part? You can even use different colored threads to create fun, multi-colored tassels.
– Metal Tooth Pendant Item# 42406
– Peacock Color thread Item#42681
– Small book
– Key ring
– Scissors
1) Create your own skein of thread by wrapping the thread around the book, about 40-50 times.
2) Slowly slip off the thread and tie the top section off, with a spare piece of thread. This will form a loop.
3) Attach the tassel and horn pendant to a key ring.


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Free. Fair. Fearless. Intelligentsiya is made up of Fiji Islanders who are libertarians in their own way and who cherish the free flow of news, ideas and information and will peacefully resist any attempts by the country's military rulers to stifle free speech. intelligentsiya will also bear witness, report and discuss human rights abuses by the authorities.
April 24, 2007
Your personal invitation...
18 comments:
- Anonymous said...
This blog does not deserve the photos of these great guys. These men and woman were courageous, honest and open. Not like you guys at this blog, hiding behind the skirt of anonymous bloggers. come out and fight in the open, then your blog deserves this pictures.
By the way, r you guys crazy to call for a one day strike, jeorpedizing all the good work done by the IG.
- 24 April 2007 at 17:26
- Kalisi Bese said...
Universal Declaration of Human Rights:- (30 Rights We All Have - No Matter What)
For one and all, I just want to list our fundamental basic Human Rights, as I can assess and observed from my recent trip to Fiji 2006, majority of the public, had no knowledge or understanding of our Human Rights. We tend to accept and Not question, whatever our elders or people of authority, deliver or present to us.
Fiji is a very religious Nation, and through our upbringing our parents and elders and of cause through the teachings in Sunday School, we're taught the very same thing, our Human Rights were based on, and with the same principle which is to "Love one another, as God Loves Us".
1. We are all free and equal (We are all born free. We all have our own thoughts and ideas. We should all be treated in the same way)
2. Don't discriminate (These rights belong to everybody, whatever our differences)
3. The right to life (We all have the right to life, and to live in freedom and safety)
4. No slavery - past and present (Nobody has any right to make us a slave. We cannot make anyone our slave)
5. No torture (Nobody has any right to hurt us or to torture us.
6. We all have the same right to use the law(Iam a person just like you)
7. We are all protected by the law (The law is the same for everyone it must treat us all fairly)
8. Fair treatment by fair courts (We can all ask for the law to help us when we are not treated fairly)
9. No unfair detainment (Nobody has the right to put us in prison without a good reason and keep us there, or to send us away from our country)
10. The right to trial (If we are put on trial this should be in public. The people who try us should not let anyone tell them what to do)
11. Innocent until proven guilty (Nobody should be blamed for doing something until it is proven. When people say we did a bad thing we have the right to show it is not true)
12. The right to privacy (Nobody should try to harm our good name. Nobody has the right to come into our home, open our letters, or bother us or our family without a good reason)
13. Freedom to move (We all have the right to go where we want in our own country and to travel as we wish)
14. The right to asylum (If we are frightened of being badly treated in our own country, we all have the right to run away to another country to be safe)
15. The right to a nationality (We all have the right to belong to a country)
16. Marriage and family (Every grown-up have the right to marry and have a family if they want to. Men and women have the same rights when they are married, and when they are separated.
17. Your own things (Everyone has the right to own things or share them. Nobody should take our things from us without a good reason.
18. Freedom of thought (We all have the right to believe in what we want to believe, to have a religion, or to change it if we want)
19. Free to say what you want (We all have the right to make up our own minds, to think what we like, to say what we think, and to share our ideas with other people)
20. Meet where you like (We all have the right to meet our friends and to work together in peace to defend our rights. Nobody can make us join a group if we don't want to)
21. The right to democracy (We all have the right to take part in the government of our country. Every grown-up should be allowed to choose their own leaders)
22. The right to social security (We all have the right to affordable housing, medicine, education, and child care, enough money to live on and , medical help if we are old or ill)
23. Workers' rights (Every grown-up has the right to do a job, to a fair wage for their work, and to join a trade union)
24. The right to play (We all have the right to rest from work and to relax)
25. A bed and some food (We all have the right to a good life. Mothers and children, people who are old, unemployed or disabled, and all people have the right to be cared for)
26. The right to education (Education is a right. Primary school should be free. We should learn about the United Nations and how to get on with others. Our parents can choose what we learn)
27. Culture and copyright (Copyright is a special law that protects one's own artistic creations and writings, others cannot make copies without permission. We all have the right to our own way of life and to enjoy the good things that art, science and learning bring)
28. A free and fair world (There must be proper order so we can all enjoy rights and freedoms in our own country and all over the world)
29. Our responsibilities (We have a duty to other people, and we should protect their rights and freedoms)
30. Nobody can take away these rights and freedoms from us.
May you have a Blessed Day….
- 24 April 2007 at 21:34
- Anonymous said...
To Anon 2: is your approved by www.youthforhumanrights.org.au. By the way we do not want foreigners comments. Can you organisation find out how many women and children Australian soldiers have killed in Iraq by 'mistake'.
- 25 April 2007 at 08:51
- kaiviti said...
anon 1. you way off the mark.You fighting for democracy here.The protest for strike is because we want our democracy NOW!! you idiot.You and yr junta have provided an unlevel playing field where we can fight squarely.Instead you arrest us when we throw our first punch and make us crawl like snakes.You brood of vipers!! Death to you and the juntas.We are fredom fighters like the fourin the poster.I am 101 per cent for the strike.ha!ha!ha! lamu jiko vei iko.We will cripple the junta on its way to hell and death.
- 25 April 2007 at 08:55
- Anonymous said...
Clearly Anon1 is a tough guy wanting to "fight in the open".
Hulloooo...get an education and learn about passive resistance and who really holds the power in the final analysis -- THAT is what these great people preached.
You can take the armed combat debate to those people who are interested because we aren't.
The will of the people will not be denied.
You guys just keep up anti-protest comments because you only build up the resistance to you and your lot!
- 25 April 2007 at 08:57
- Ashwant said...
did we ask for the coup? NO!.Did we vote for the IG? NO !.are they giving us the freedom and liberty?NO! should we then fight for our freedom? Yes!! Lets go on strike then!! and get our freedom back.Junta go to hell.You bunch of failed politician, bunch of failed businessman,sour grapes,bunch of bankrupt,bunch of adulterers,thieves,kanaloto,parasites,viavia turaga etc etc
- 25 April 2007 at 09:02
- Anonymous said...
Hey Anon 1: since u're pro-coup then why the hell are you still posting under anonymous, you NUTTY HYPOCRITE ULU PEPA!! Get a life like your bottle-blond sister shaista slut!
- 25 April 2007 at 10:01
- Anonymous said...
I agree with Anon 1: it makes sense not to go on strike. The path to democracy is laid out. What will this strike achieve? Return to democracy tomorrow? Come on guys, at the aggregate level Fiji and its citizens will be losers, loss in output and loss in income. We went for a similar one day strike in 2000. It did not change anything. Fijian Teachers Association did support the strike then, and they wont now as well.
- 25 April 2007 at 12:13
- newsfiji said...
To anon 1: you need to be blessed.
- 25 April 2007 at 12:52
- Anonymous said...
Anon One is absolutely right: one day protest will not serve anything. Only make matters worse. There are other better means to protest.rather than staying home. Think what will happen if doctors, nurses, teachers stay home. This protest will not benefit Fiji. Think about it guys. I support democracy but not this one day protest. This call is off the mark.
- 25 April 2007 at 16:38
- Anonymous said...
People that want to keep the status quo are jelly livered with no morals and no principles. How dare you tell us what not to do ? We are expressing our individual freedoms - we PROTEST in the strongest terms this illegal take-over of our rights and freedoms. I did not elect this junta. I did not approve of them spending my tax dollars - why should I sit meekly and "accept" this bullshit by this Military Dictatorship. There has been no national referendum on whether I as a voter wanted this regime - no formal body has approached me on my opinion.Be sure to note, I'm not the only one who is looking forward to protesting in my own little way and you can't lock us all up !
As in the argument presented by Kubrick's dystopian film 'A Clockwork Orange' this illegal State is at present attempting to abolish our human soul, in the name of what they perceive to be their own vision of the world and for their own expediency.
This is the very thing that neither Hitler nor Stalin could ultimately manage to achieve, with all their frank brutality (pun intended).
In very many ways the very existence of this regime camouflages their utterly evil intentions for our future from its too-often unsuspecting victims - banking on the muzzle of gun keeping citizens quiet and subdued.
Do the goons in green care about us - its citizens? DOUBT IT - they will as soon turn on you as soon as you say one LITTLE bad thing about it ! All this contempt and hatred that this Regime has for its citizens will provoke ,once the full horror of it dawns upon people.
For my family and friends this chance to protest is an instinctive declaration for survival against the absolute and irretrievable abolition of everything that makes sense to us as human beings with god-given rights, liberties and freedoms.Christ did not die for us to disable these freedoms - he died so we may live in his full human expression !
Our sense of humanity must surely resist this dead and heavy hand of authority of the Fiji Military, which is continually conspiring to enact our oblivion as moral entities of Society - now, more threateningly than ever before.
This illegal Government is quickly despairing of certain people's morality and ethics, and is trying to replace it with authority- soon they will certainly deserve the moral indignation and outrage of all Fiji's people.
So there - those that want to sit at home - do so - it may be your last grasp at freedom and last gasp of exercising any semblance of civil liberty for a while. But at least you have spoken ! And all the beatings in the world cannot stop us a human beings from speaking out.
If this junta decides to disappear you in the middle of the night and load you in their rental cattle trucks for speaking out, being nationalistic, being gay, being stroppy or whatever, some future Hitler "lord protector of Fiji" will have decided that your mere existence is an abomination to the state.
This is a one hell of a slippery slope - as one WWII writer put it "when they came for the jews, I didn't protest, when they came for the others I didn't protest, when they came for me, there was no-one left to protest!"
- 25 April 2007 at 21:27
- Anonymous said...
To Anon 1 and his twin siamese twin Anon @ 16.38: Tell me mada who was that famous person that uttered these words "A journey begins with a single step.."
I'm saying: Watch us!!
- 25 April 2007 at 21:30
- Anonymous said...
To Anon at 21.17: We do not need a referendum, the provincial councils have accepted whatever has happened. The provincial councils reflect our views. Are you trying to undermine the porvincial councils (PC)? The PCs are the reps of us Fijians. Say no to the protest, it will not benefit anybody. Maintining status quo makes sense at this point in time.
- 26 April 2007 at 17:25
- Anonymous said...
To Anon above :
Now everybody. All together. Roll over onto our backs and that dear, kind Mr Bainipajamas will be along to scratch our tummies, like the happy little poodles he wishes we were. The truth of the matter is, as always with this man, somewhat different. What he wants is to hog-tie us completely, so that he can very soon hand us over, silent and helpless, to our new masters, those unelected, anti-democratic, collectivist, control freaks who run the illegal junta known as the IG.
Where will it all end? Kill another teenager like Rabaka ? Just roll over and accept that people. I don't think so.
There is a pattern emerging with this junta , sadly only too familiar these days:
1.Mr.Baini and Co. propose a new earth-shattering "initiative" and tell us citizens to "accept" it to help the country.
2. People are duly horrified and dismayed and start writing protesting letters to the papers and to the bloggers. Those that are happy to accept are happiest to be like sheep.
3. The "initiative" nontheless is happily rubber-stamped by the "spokespeople" for the people and becomes a law - by illegal decree.
4. There is nothing whatsoever that the silent majority (without the guns) can do about it
5. Mr.Baini carries on unopposed and unstoppable as before. They are all above the law and so are all these illegal politicians.
I am very concerned indeed.
Why should we trust the people who are unaccountable, refuse enquiries from us, go on useless witchhunts looking for the "proof" that has yet to emerge, raid and lose information and files when it suits them, change rules when they like and when it suits , spend my tax dollars, whitewash the Verebasaqa and Rabaka murders, promote the killers, and lie, cheat and swindle members of the public ?
Sorry I am not going to just "accept" ! I will stay at home and pray for those accepting sheep.
- 26 April 2007 at 17:54
- Anonymous said...
To Anon @ 17.25: seti seti greenie-eyed MONSTER, boot polisher tiko vei iko! Sotia matakau nei bai ni vore!
PC ni da...the GCC hve spoken for the Fijians, o cei o iko??! Ulu drika! E sega ni dua na betena na viavia vakayagataka tiko na nomu reverse psychology kivei keimami, dou yavu ta sukulu!
Come May 1st, moni qai sarasara mada ga!
- 26 April 2007 at 21:31
- Jamesa Huggett said...
Anyone that does not think that the situation in Fiji and especially Suva right now is not thinking about the people they live with. Fiji is sinking and something needs to be done.
Thank you, brave few for at least making a stand for something we should all believe in and hold dear - the right to say, 'No. I don't agree with what you are doing.'
Cowards who cower behind the irritating attitude of not wanting 'to rock the boat' because we 'might make it worse' are nothing more than that. and don't deserve comment.
I say to you who would ask free-thinking people to stay silent to think about the costs at doing so. Imagine this country in another 4 years of "cleanup". Cleanup the bank accounts more like it.
The cowards and bullies can have their guns, their 're-education interrogations', their slack-jawed, cowardly entreaties for supporting a barefaced lie. History is not kind to these kinds of people, nor to the consciences of those who support them.
We should all stand up for the place and the people we live with and love. Fiji needs all it's brave people to stand up, or sit down, on May day.
- 27 April 2007 at 00:32
- Anonymous said...
I feel sorry for anon 1.His comments would have been evenly dissected later in the editorial of one of the daily newspapers. It seems that s/he jumped into a pool full of sharks.
In order to avoid being burnt over and over by countless patriots, it is wise to stay away from the 'lovo' or better still choose your battle field well.
One would not want one's character assasinated simply because you jumped into the hands of the enemy due to stupidity.
- 7 May 2007 at 10:51
- Anonymous said...
Well if democracy is majority, then we do know after 1st May who was stupid to call the protest in the first.
- 7 May 2007 at 15:45


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Buddy - Rock and roll warrior who carries his katana and six-string guitar everywhere. Battling his way to Vegas to claim the throne, mortally wounded by Death.
The Kid - Orphan after mom gets killed, starts tagging along after Buddy.
The Red Elvis' (Elvises? What is the plural of "Elvis" anyway?) - Minions of Death, a Russian rock band. Slain by their master for failing to kill Buddy. (Actual band who did the soundtrack by the way.)
The Pin Pals - Three evil bowlers who use knives concealed in pins, hacked up by Buddy.
The Windmill People - Freaks! They live under the windmill fields and wear either makeshift spacesuits (The air tanks are made from water coolers!) or strips of rubber. Their god is a talking flashlight who has quite a few less followers after Buddy shows up.
Cavemen - Bunch of Neanderthals driving a pickup truck. Turned into hairy sushi by Buddy.
The Russian Army - Laying siege to Lost Vegas, Buddy sends them to the great Lenin convention in the sky.
Three Evil Archers - Henchmen to Death, they often finish each other's sentences.
Death - Evil incarnate, he wishes to kill the other challengers and claim Elvis' throne for himself. Dissolves after "The Kid" throws water on him.
The Plot:
Oh are you going to love this! "The Wizard of Oz" meets "Highlander" after the apocalypse, now there's an idea you don't see every day.
In the movie's alternate reality Russia nuked the U.S. in 1957 and then invaded, Lost Vegas is the last bastion of freedom and Elvis is the king. After four decades he passes on and every warrior/musician hears the call. They must journey to Lost Vegas where one shall be crowned king. Unfortunately Death wants the throne for himself so the trail is fraught with peril.
Into this amazing script we drop Buddy, the most powerful rockin' samurai out there. On the way to his new gig (the crown) he saves "The Kid" - so the little bugger starts tagging along. Together they battle hordes of weirdos and struggle to avoid Death.
Death is one annoyed heavy metal guy and with his three henchmen the reaper is killing every other challenger. Buddy might be the only one powerful enough to deny him the crown. Prepare yourself for hordes of crazy fight scenes, Buddy (Holly?) cracks skulls with his guitar, dices with his katana, and is deadly in hand to hand. His attack on the Russian Army is breathtaking, including the Soviet "ninja" who knows "Tiger Style." (Hehehehe!)
Things I Learned From This Movie:
If someone draws a line in the sand you may legally ignore said challenge by filling it in.
Dirty Harry and gasoline don't mix.
Jawbreakers and gumballs hurt when fired from a catapult.
Slash (From Guns 'n Roses.) is actually Death.
Pink golfballs are deadly, especially for midgets.
A rachet can fix anything wrong with a car.
Girls: If you want a guy, stick your gum to his glasses.
Getting smacked upside the head with a guitar sucks.
Spanish Moss is native to deserts.
Communists hate rock and roll.
Vegas looks just like the Emerald City.
Death is water soluble.
Stuff To Watch For:
1 min - Stock nuclear test footage, hello apocalypse.
12 mins - Hey, the gas pump is leaking...
13 mins - RANDOM ACT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST A CAVEMAN!
16 mins - Screw it, just run after him. They are, cool!
33 mins - Hey kid, shut up.
38 mins - A midget!
42 mins - RANDOM ACT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST A NETHEAD!
55 mins - That kid just screamed "Spinach Monster!" with a straight face. It's Oscar time!
60 mins - You are "The Kid" not "The Karate Kid."
66 mins - So that's how you say, "You're screwed." in Russian.
67 mins - That guy didn't even get touched and he fell over.
Buddy: "Now, where can I get a real drink?"
Midget: "Follow the yellow brick road homey." (How does one spell that anyway?)
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The radio disc jockey who sounds like "The Wolfman."
Pin Pal: "Nice tuxedo...nice tuxedo to die in!"
Some Guy: "Hey, they say you can kill over two hundred men, and play a mean six-string at the same time."
Buddy: "Who are you?"
Death: "Death."
Buddy: "Cool."
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This film is good... What can i say, it has the 2 best things on earth: kung fu and rock and roll.
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Posted on August 06, 1999, 12:20:30 PM by Dalbychan
Four words: Live action American Anime. Seamlessly melds almost every single aspect of American culture imaginable into a single unified whole. Hilariously Surrealist humor. Only "Army of Darkness" and "Le Visiteurs" (sic) come even close. Leave reality at the door, and "Follow the Yellow Brick Road, homey."
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Posted on January 22, 2000, 09:09:11 PM by Forrest
This film is worth watching for one line. WindMill Man: "If I were you, I'd be running!" Buddy (our hero): "If you were me, you'd be good looking." hehehehe thats superhero wit my friends.
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Posted on January 27, 2000, 08:44:06 AM by Evil Edsel
Just a note: the plural of Elvis is Elvi (like fungi, OK?)
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Posted on March 04, 2000, 02:13:34 PM by S.Rose
I think buddy is sexy.
If I were the kid, I will follow him around too! But why does he whine?
I also enjoyed the different "take" on Elvis. The Six-String Samurai kicks GraceLand's ass anyday.
Six-String Samurai
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Posted on March 31, 2000, 07:29:21 PM by
The Red Elvises have their own website at
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Posted on April 25, 2000, 02:23:24 AM by Zhenya
The film was tons and tons of fun to watch! Perhaps what some of you guys need is
to be russian and to like rock 'n roll better.
As hilarious the movie is, though, I suggest you go for some Red Elvises CD's
instead. They are even more so, complete with the accent, and off the wall lyrics.
Six-String Samurai
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Posted on June 06, 2000, 07:41:09 PM by Velocity
When this movie recently screened on Showtime (around 4:30 AM), I was on my way to bed, and---judging from the opening sequence---I figured this was just another artsy-fartsy independent film (a perfect reason to nod off). But then "Buddy" arrived on the scene (Jeff Falcon playing a badass version of Buddy Holly with a samurai sword), and I was startled wide awake. The intro to this film sets an unlikely stage: A nuclear apocalypse happened in 1957, the Russians WON, and Elvis Presley became the King of Las Vegas... Oooooookay. More recently, since the King's death, Rock-Warriors (such as Buddy) have been making a pilgrimage to Lost Vegas to assume the empty throne. The movie takes some getting used to, so put on your Hokey Hat. It starts out hokey, gradually becomes sort of endearing, suddenly falls back to hokey, and finishes off sluggishly, awkwardly, like a runner who used up all his juice on the first quarter-mile. DOES have fairly good soundtrack, if you are into Rockabilly and Russian Surf music (soundtrack is better than the film, by a longshot). Totally unnecessary child-interest (somebody PLEASE put that whining brat out of his misery), but some really GOOD camerawork in places, somewhat reminiscent of Woo. Don't get me wrong, this movie is bad with a capital B, but it's strangely hypnotic. And, god help me, after 15 minutes I realized that I was tapping my foot to the soundtrack.
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Galeon's new flagship, the 780 Crystal is set to premiere in 2011. Design maven Tony Castro drew up the shipyard's biggest yacht to compete with the best in its class.
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Ludlow Home
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Specialty: An eclectic mix of English, Northeastern and Northwestern style featuring both modern furniture and handpicked vintage accessories.
- Price range: $-$$$
- Website: ludlowco.com
Rick Rochon, owner of Ludlow Home, offers home design services in addition to his attractive store's many offerings in Seattle's Phinney Ridge neighborhood, 15 minutes north of Downtown. The furniture and objects are covetable, with prices that range from investment to whim-worthy.
Rochon's displays alone are worth a visit, and perfectly embody his aesthetic: "An eclectic mix of English, Northeastern and Northwestern style featuring both modern furniture and handpicked vintage accessories."
Also check out the larder full of small-batch items.
Name/Title: Rick Rochon/Purveyor
Open/launch date: March 1, 2013
Inspiration for opening: I started the store as a popup market on Bainbridge Island in a former Boy Scout Hall and my style was very well received, so I took the leap into a full store.
Merchandise source: Custom pieces I design and manufacture in Los Angeles, vintage pieces from all over the world, and Larder items that are sourced from small batch manufacturers from San Francisco to Seattle.
Best selling item: People really love everything in my Larder, especially my custom jams and cocktail syrups.
Your favorite The Ludlow Chesterfield finished in Levi's Denim and Maharam wool, all handmade and gorgeous.
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Jan Brewer: Arizona governor to speak on state's religious-freedom law
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer was expected to break her silence Wednesday evening about a bill to add protections for people who assert their religious beliefs in refusing service to gays, a proposal that has focused national attention on the state as business groups, gay rights supporters and even many fellow Republicans urged her to use her veto power.
Earlier in the day, Brewer held a series of private meetings with opponents and proponents while considering whether to sign or veto Senate Bill 1062, which has caused a national uproar.
Among those meeting with the governor was the bill's primary sponsor, Sen. Steve Yarbrough, R-Chandler, who said it was essentially his chance to give a closing argument. He said his efforts were intended to extend the reach of the state's religious-freedom law to businesses and corporations and allow those sued for discrimination to cite the law even when the government isn't a party. A veto would be disappointing, he said.
"It's quality legislation, and there's no good reason at all as far of the merit of this bill to not sign it," Yarbrough said. "This bill does simply, basically, three things … and that all it does. And it doesn't have anything to do with creating opportunities for discrimination that in any fashion is greater than what exists in the law currently. "
The bill allows any business, church or person to cite the law as a defense in any action brought by the government or individual claiming discrimination. Supporters call the bill a slight tweak to the state's existing religious freedom law. Arizona does not extend civil -rights protections to people based on sexual orientation.
The governor faces a Saturday deadline to either sign Senate Bill 1062 or use her veto stamp. In a tweet from her official twitter account late Tuesday, the governor said: "I assure you, as always, I will do the right thing for the State of Arizona."
Brewer has been under increasing pressure to veto the proposal passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature. The proposal passed with support from all but three House Republicans and all 17 GOP state senators.
Three of those senators, however, reversed course Monday and called for the governor to veto the Senate Bill 1062. They were among opposition Republican lawmakers meeting with her Wednesday.
"Our position is clear – we think it is a mistake for Arizona to have this controversy, and we would like her to veto the bill," said Sen. Bob Worsley, R-Mesa. "It's very frustrating to her to see what the state's going through. It's very painful."
Worsley said he believes Brewer will veto the bill, although she made no commitments.
Democrats said they warned Republicans who voted for the bill that it was destined for trouble.
"We said this is exactly what is going to happen," said Sen. Steve Gallardo, D-Phoenix. "You have a bill here that's so toxic it's going to divide this Legislature. It's going to be polarizing the entire state. "
The bill was pushed by the Center for Arizona Policy, a social conservative group that opposes abortion and gay marriage. The group says the proposal simply clarifies existing state law and is needed to protect against increasingly activist federal courts.
"What's happened is our opponents have employed a new political tactic, and it's working," said Cathi Herrod, the group's president. "Throw out the threat of a boycott to attempt to defeat a bill, and you might just be able to be successful."
Similar religious-protection legislation has been introduced in Ohio, Mississippi, Idaho, South Dakota, Tennessee and Oklahoma, yet Arizona's plan is the only one that has passed. But on Wednesday, lawmakers in Ohio withdrew legislation that mirrors the Arizona bill. The efforts are stalled in Idaho and Kansas.
With the business community lining up against the proposal, Brewer could be hard-pressed to sign 1062. She has worked hard to return Arizona's economy to pre-recession levels with business-friendly incentives and tax cuts.
On Wednesday, Major League Baseball has issued a statement criticizing legislation in Arizona that if enacted would add protections for people who assert their religious beliefs in refusing service to gays.
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Donald A. "Pete" Clair, 81, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.
Donald A. "Pete" Clair, 81, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.
He was born June 9, 1931 at Billings, Mont., the son of Adam and Francis Yockey Clair. He moved from Boulder, Colo. to Dodge City in the late 50's with Lloyd Coake to start Coake Feed Yard. He was a custom cattle feeder and owned Pete's Feed Yard. He was baptized Catholic and rededicated his life three years ago to the Cowboy Church.
He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.
For many years he was a Board Member of the Ford County Fair Association. He was also a member of the Quarter Horse Association, National Cutting Horse Association, the National Reining Horse Association and the American Hampshire Sheep Association.
In August of 1959, he married Rosie Perez at Raton, N.M. She survives.
Other survivors include a son, Lloyd Clair, of the home; three daughters, Linda Anderson and husband Martin, Cleveland, Okla., Debbi Conrardy and husband Stan, Dodge City, and Caroline Petty and husband Tim, Bucklin; two brothers, Robert Clair, Longmont, Colo. and Calvin Clair, Berthoud, Colo.; a sister, Catherine Lewis, Arvada, Colo.; eight grandchildren, Brad Anderson, Emmy Downey, Bethany Anderson, Brandy Petty, Danielle Petty, Colt Petty, Brittni Conrardy and Cheyenne Conrardy; and seven great-grandchildren, Timeri Petty-Kiehl, Rafa Flores, Garrett Anderson, Caitlyn Anderson, Rylee Anderson, Tycee Downey and Ryder Downey.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Henry "Hank" Clair; and a sister, Betty Vallejos.
Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at the First Christian Church, Dodge City, with Cowboy Preacher, Rob Pierce, officiating. Friends may call from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City. Burial will be in the Johnson Cemetery in rural Gray County with military honors.
The family suggests memorials to the Pete Clair Memorial Fund to be designated at a later date in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.
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If you are looking for fine French wine and food, consider the Languedoc-Roussillon region of south central France. You may find a bargain, and I hope that youll have fun on this fact-filled wine education tour in which we review a local red Merlot.
Among Frances eleven wine-growing regions the Languedoc-Roussillon is the largest in total area and ranks number four in the vineyard acreage. This area, which includes the Midi, had been known for generating immense amounts of rather dubious table wine called vin ordinaire. Recently, in part because of Australian winemakers, the region started to produce a lot of fine wine. Like Alsace, and unlike most other regions of France, many Languedoc-Roussillon wines, such as the one reviewed below, are identified by their constituent grape variety on the label.
This lovely region is hardly uniform. For example, Languedoc is mostly flat; in contrast Roussillon is hilly. Several areas take advantage of their unique combination of microclimate and soil (terroir) to produce one or more local AOC (Appellation dOrigine Contrôlé) wines. These wines are usually more expensive than their generic cousins. We intend to examine one or more such wines in this series. Languedoc-Roussillon has almost 50 AOC wine appellations; red, white, rosé, sparkling, and sweet. This diversity is not surprising given that the region grows over 30 grape varieties including Merlot, the single most important grape variety in Bordeaux.
Perpignan, settled first in Roman times, was founded over a millennium ago. It was the capital of Roussillon. Unlike most of the other cities and towns mentioned in this series, Perpignan rose up against French rule. Even though it lost the battle, France ceded it to Spain for several decades. You wont have to look far to see Spanish influence. Salvador Dali, arguably one of Spains greatest modern artists, called its train station the center of the universe and said that he got his best ideas sitting in its waiting room. Small wonder that there is a monument honoring Dali above the station. Other sites to see include the historic downtown near the docks of the Basse River, the fortified Palais des Rois de Majorca (Palace of the Kings of Majorca), Le Castillet a former prison, and the Cathédrale St-Jean (Cathedral of St. John the Baptist). Unfortunately its a bit late to visit the city walls; they were torn down more than a century ago to let a growing city expand.
The Mediterranean fishing village of Collioure is a major tourist attraction especially during the summer months. To a large extent it was made famous by Henri Matisse and other Fauve painters of times gone by. The good news is that the view hasnt changed much. As you might well imagine, this village of less than three thousand remains popular with artists. Make sure to see the old port, the Seventeenth Century Notre-Dame-des-Anges (Our Lady of the Angels) Church and the Thirteenth Century Château Royal (Royal Castle) once the summer home of the kings of Majorca.
Before reviewing the Languedoc-Roussillon wine and imported cheeses that we were lucky enough to purchase at a local wine store and a local Italian food store, here are a few suggestions of what to eat with indigenous wines when touring this beautiful region. Start with Roque Anchois (Anchovies with Tomato, Spices, Vinegar, and Olive Oil). For your second course savor Tagine de Lotte (Monkfish Stew). And as dessert indulge yourself with Crème Catalan (Crème brûlée with Orange Flower and Aniseed).
OUR WINE REVIEW POLICY All wines that we taste and review are purchased at the full retail price.
Wine Reviewed Domaine des Aspes Merlot 2003 13% about $14
Lets start by quoting the marketing materials. An attractive Merlot from the warm 2003 vintage. The aromas suggest ripe plum, blackberry and a hint of tar. It is dry, quite rich and supple with a long, balanced finish. Match barbecued steak.
My first meal was take out. It consisted of chicken breast with the skin on, potato salad, and a somewhat spicy tomato, red pepper, and garlic salad. No, I didnt buy this last salad in the Midi. At the first taste the wine was excellent: it was very round and quite rich with a bit of tobacco and plenty of dark fruit. You know the old story about not getting a second chance to make a first impression. No need. I think that the Merlots length and level of complexity kept it from competing in a totally different price range. I wasted a bit by trying it with a quite unorthodox partner, fresh pineapple. No surprise, the two didnt mesh.
The next meal was a stove-top home cooked chicken breast with a somewhat spicy tomato sauce, white rice, and green beans. Once again the wine was quite powerful with tobacco and dark fruit.
Of course I did want to try this wine with red meat. I went for hamburgers and the fixings. Once again it was a success. The Merlot was long and round with a pronounced taste of tobacco. Let me remind you that I am not now and have never really been a smoker. I dont go looking for a tobacco taste but I do like it in a wine, if not overdone. In all cases I was pleased with its tobacco taste. The wine seemed a bit chewy and very pleasant. The last sips were quite enjoyable after the meal was over.
My first cheese pairing was with a goats milk cheese, a Palet de Chevre from the Poitou Charentes region of central-western France. This cheese seemed more like a Camembert than a goats milk cheese. The wine was less forward than with the meals, but Id say subtle instead of flat. I got the taste of plums. The second cheese was a Swiss Gruyere. The wine was intense; a nice match between its fruit and the Gruyeres nuttiness. I usually restrict these tastings to imported cheese but I found a real favorite of mine, a local Asiago that I prefer to its Italian cousin and, frankly, to almost any cheese that I have eaten in quite a while. The wine remained powerful and fruity with a good level of acidity. Black plums are good, but I dont think that they were ever this good.
Final verdict. Can you guess? Will the next bottle be as good? Ill follow my instincts and the marketing notes and try it with barbecued steak.
Levi Reiss has authored or co-authored ten books on computers and the Internet, but to be honest, he would
rather just drink fine French or other wine, accompanied by the right foods. He teaches classes in computers at an Ontario
French-language community college. His wine websites include
www.theworldwidewine.com and http://www.theitalianwineconnection.com
Visit his website devoted to Italian travel www.travelitalytravel.com
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Escape the heat of August with a weekend in Virginia's cool Allegheny Mountains. August 4 is the 4th annual Wings and Wheels Car and Acrobatic Air Show in Hot Springs, Virginia.The Ingalls Field Airport will host a display of cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors – all competing for the coveted Peoples' Choice Award. In addition, airplane rides and two flight simulators put you in the cockpit while flying lawnmowers and aerial acrobat performances thrill the crowd. Bring a chair, kick back and relax with the music of Daryn Burkholder (country), The Announcers (gospel) and Moonshine Express (country). Food will be available, as will children's activities.
All day admission to Wings and Wheels is affordable at $5 per car or $10 per van or bus.
Perhaps planes and automobiles aren't your thing, or maybe it's the country and gospel music that doesn't suit your taste. If that's you, turn to Garth Newel Music Center for Viola Extravaganza! on August 4 at 5 pm. Enjoy the compositions of Mozart, Granados, Lavenda, and Bach performed by six talented musicians.
Tickets for Viola Extravaganza! are $22 for adults, $10 for students 13-18, and free for children 12 and younger. If you'd enjoy dinner after the concert, the combination ticket is $75 for adults, $63 for students and $53 for children. Buy Tickets
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text: Kyle McCann says there's no doubt something has to be done about the federal debt, which is projected to reach more than $14 trillion this fiscal year. He told farmers attending the LSU Rice Research Station Field Day on June 30 that current estimates are that Congress could cut ag spending by $1 billion to $3 billion per year over the next 10 years. McCann, national affairs director for the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, outlined some of the programs and dollar figures involved in the impending budget battle during a presentation at the annual field day.


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When you're surrounded by exquisite art daily, helm side businesses, and live in a home so gorgeous you're regularly featured on interior-design blogs, you can officially say you're a tastemaker. Until then, though, you can always look to influencers like art-gallery director Heather Taylor for inspiration.
Also the designer behind her own eponymous linen line, Taylor is an expert in both the creative and the business practical. But what does someone with such a high taste level obsess about? Many of the same things that we do. Check out her 10 favorite things, right now, including a plush rug, Hermès leather notebook, and even the magical allure of Mexico City. (POPSUGAR Home)
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Of all of the fraught issues in fashion (and believe me, there are plenty), fur is probably one of the most fraught. It has both ardent defenders and detractors, but mostly, luxury consumers are somewhere in the middle, just like yours truly - aware of the ethical issues with wearing fur, and not necessarily a fur customer, but also not constitutionally opposed to someday becoming a fur customer, were the right piece to cross our paths. For Fendi Fall 2013, it seems as though Karl Lagerfeld's entire goal was to tempt those of us in the murky middle.
As much as Lagerfeld is revered and admired for his work at Chanel, his Fendi collections always delight me in a way that few others do. This season, he's taken fur in the modern, technical direction that the brand has been going for several seasons now, to great effect. The best bags (many of which are in the resurgent Peekaboo shape) are in short-shorn furs not much fluffier than calf hair that adds an enormous amount of texture without overwhelming the bag's structure, which is a problem with so many purses when re-imagined in fur. That Fendi 2Jours Tote you see above? That's the bag that could make me switch teams. If you're not ready for full fur, the collection was also full of fuzzy baubles, bag charms and doodads for the accent-inclined.
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The Director of the National College of Civil Defense of India, G.S. Saini, invited the Scientology Volunteer Ministers of India to take part in that country's national conference scheduled for November 17th, 2010, in India.
One of the functions of the Indian government's Ministry of Home Affairs is to "mitigate the suffering resulting from natural and man-made disasters." The National College of Civil Defense in Nagpur was established to help carry out that function. Since opening its doors in 1957, the school has trained nearly 50,000 trainers, who have educated hundreds of thousands more on all aspects of disaster response.
Civil Defense College students include officers from India's paramilitary forces and Home Guards, as well as trainers from the Central Police Forces. The training program includes planning and coordination of disaster operations, search and rescue, and first aid.
Active for more than 30 years in assisting authorities in emergency response—as well as
long-term care for victims at well over 190 major disaster sites around the globe—the Volunteer Ministers (VM) are seen as a vital resource by an increasing number of officials and citizens worldwide.
VMs have earned this respect by offering down-to-earth practical solutions to resolve everything from major disasters to everyday problems. They offer training on 19 different courses, both in classrooms and online. For example, there are courses on how to organize any kind of activity—including what to do to control the chaos that usually accompanies a disaster. There is also a course on alleviating mental and spiritual distress and so speed up the body's ability to heal itself.
Any of the tools learned on these courses, as well as other Volunteer Ministers techniques, have a proven record of not only bringing succor to victims but also of relieving the burden of executives working to get proper assistance into disaster areas.
It is sharing these practical techniques that has made VMs partners with relief organizations worldwide and is the primary reason they have been invited to the Indian National Conference on Civil Defense.


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quote:Originally posted by Alex116The comparison's been made many times before, but it's WAY too early to start projecting him as a sure thing. He's young, got some talent, good hands and skates well. He brings toughness, a big body, etc, but that 8" space between his ears is going to have a lot to say about how good this guy ends up being! He's shown he's got some of the tools needed to succeed, but he's still a project of sorts! Having seen his last couple games though, makes you understand what the Canucks saw in this kid as far as raw talent goes. Now don't get me wrong, i'm not saying that suddenly the Canucks won the trade for this guy, but i'd be a rich man if i had a nickel for every clown who's posted stuff like "Gillis should be fired for that trade" or "Gillis is a moron for that trade, wouldn't Cody look great in Vancouver now?", etc, etc. Bottom line is, Cody wanted more playing time, it wasn't available in Vancouver playing behind Sedin and Kesler, Kesler's injury was not predictable and therefore it made sense to trade him. This is one of those trades that may just end up being very even whereby both teams got a player they really needed!
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