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1. bony - adjective
· being very thin; "a child with skinny freckled legs"; "a long scrawny neck"; "pale bony hands"
Synonym(s): scraggy, scraggly, boney, scrawny, skinny, underweight, weedy
2. bony - adjective
· composed of or containing bone; "osseous tissue"
3. bony - adjective
· having bones especially many or prominent bones; "a bony shad fillet"; "her bony wrist"; "bony fish"
Synonym(s): boney
Antonym(s): boneless
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Split a 50# bag of flour in the Hudson Valley?
I am considering placing an order to Central Milling for high-extraction flour, the ideal flour for certain Miche loaves. If anyone in the mid-Hudson Valley, anywhere from Yonkers to Kingston on either side of the river, wishes to go in on a 50# bag, please contact me off list. Thanks very much.

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Nebraska P-Index
(Revised December 2013)
Spreadsheet tool used for:
- assessment of the risk of P loss from agricultural land to surface waters
- land management planning
- evaluation of management practices
- education of factors contributing to P loss
- regulation of P application to agricultural land
The 2012 P-Index version represents UNL Extension's recommendation for assessment of risk of P runoff from agricultural land based upon the current state of the science. The 2012 P-Index is currently under review by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality. Individuals using the 2012 P-Index should confer with NRCS and NDEQ as to its acceptability for planning processes managed by these organizations.
Instructions: Nebraska PI Documentation (*.pdf) and Troubleshooting Guide (*.pdf) | Software: 2012 Nebraska P-Index (.xls)
See a tutorial to learn to learn how to use this tool.
Register your copy of the Nebraska P-Index
Beef Feed Nutrient Management Planning Economics (BFNMP$)
Beef Feed Nutrient Management Planning Economics (BFNMP$) is a comprehensive program connecting feed ration characteristics, manure storage type and cropping systems impacts on the value of manure as a fertilizer. This tool estimates:
- Manure mass and nutrient content
- Mass and nutrient losses during housing, storage, and land application
- Land requirements for agronomic utilization of the manure
- Labor and equipment time requirement and cost for manure handling and land application and travel distance of manure hauling
- Potential nutrient value of manure
Instructions: Beef Feed Nutrient Management Planning Economics (*.pdf) | Software: BFNMP$ (.zip)
Nebraska Manure Value Calculator
A simple calculator (*.xlsx) for the Value of Manure is available to correspond with the NebGuide: Calculating the Value of Manure for Crop Production, G-1519
See a tutorial to learn to learn how to use this tool.
(Under Title 130 transfers of manure"offsite" must be documented, however the "value" of the product does not.)
Odor Footprint Tool
With the growing diversity of land uses in rural areas - agricultural, residential, recreational – it is important to have tools that can provide objective information about air quality issues associated with livestock production. The Odor Footprint Tool (OFT) estimates the frequency of annoying odor events around an existing or proposed livestock facility and uses this information to determine minimum separation distances that should be maintained around those facilities and to help in siting decisions. Another use of the tool is to compare odor control technology options for a facility. The separation distances take into account the size and type of facilities on the site, use of proven odor control technology, regional weather records, prevailing tolerance levels for odor, and local terrain.
- Overview of the OFT – A number of resources are available to help you understand the value of visualizing a livestock facility's odor footprint, possible uses for the Odor Footprint Tool results, information you will need to use the tool and how to decide which version best fits your needs.
- Overview information on the Odor Footprint Tool
- Archived webinar on the Odor Footprint Tool and NAQSAT
- Zoning: Implications of setback distances
- Odor Footprint Tool poster
- Odor Footprint Tool: Frequently Asked Questions
- Spreadsheet version of the OFT – Computer-based version simplifies determination of directional setback distances. This time-saving factor can be especially beneficial when several scenarios are being considered.
- User's Manual for Spreadsheet version Step-by-step instructions for using the spreadsheet
- OFT Spreadsheet (.xls)
- Worksheet version and Handouts for the OFT & Setback curves. User determines setback distances manually using a worksheet and graphs (a computer is not required once this resource is downloaded). The main advantage of using the worksheet version is that the contributing factors to odor emissions are more evident as the user goes through the steps to get directional setback distances, and this process helps identify where priority odor control should be focused.
Manure Management Planner
(Purdue University Web-tools)
Program developed at Purdue University for making nutrient management plans for crop and animal feeding operations. User enters information about the operation's fields, crops, storage, animals, and application equipment in order to allocate manure to fields for the duration of the plan (1-10 years).
Tool determines if the available land, manure storage facilities, and application equipment are sufficient for environmentally-sound manure use.
Windows-based software: Manure Management Planner Instructions are included at the Purdue Web site; but click here for additional help downloading and installing the software.
Additional tools available at the Purdue Web site:
Crop Nutrient Recommendations
Manure Nutrient Availability
For quick calculation of fertilizer requirements or manure nutrient availability, respectively.
Software can be downloaded from the Purdue MMP Website.
Whole Farm Nutrient Balance
Measuring tool can identify livestock and poultry operations that are accumulating or concentrating excess nutrients and evaluate the environmental benefit of alternative nutrient management strategies. Understanding the whole farm's nutrient balance and nutrient sources is critical to developing a nutrient management strategy. NM strategies can reduce imbalances and achieve environmentally sustainable operations.
(Not a required procedure under Title 130)
Instructions: Estimating a Whole Farm Nutrient Balance (.pdf ) | Software: Whole Farm Nutrient Balance (.xls)
For additional information : Lesson 2 of LPES Curriculum
Nutrient Inventory
Tool estimates:
- the amount of N, P, and feces excreted
- the quantity of available nutrients after storage and land application losses
- land requirement for utilizing remaining nutrients at an agronomic rate
Estimates of excretion are based upon a national ASABE standard released in 2005. Land requirement estimates are based upon the USDA NRCS Agricultural Waste Management Field Handbook, Chapter 11.
Instructions:Manure Nutrient and Land Requirement Estimator (.pdf) | Software: Nutrient Inventory (.xls)
(Similar procedures are used by NDEQ to evaluate a permit application under Title 130).
Manure Use Plan
The Manure Utilization Planner is used to estimate the nutrient value of manure and credit those nutrients against the nutrient requirements of a crop. This information is combined with other fertilizer and nutrient credits for determining a nitrogen and phosphorus balance of individual fields. The Planner provides a summary action plan for the recommended manure and fertilizer application rates selected by the producer.
Instructions: Manure Use Plan for Nebraska (.pdf) | Software: Manure Use Plan (.xls)
(This information can assist a producer in completing a Nutrient Management Plan which is required under Title 130.)
Other Software Packages
Calculate cost of spreading manure with the Distribution Cost Analyzer (U. of Missouri).
UNL Corn N Calculator (.xls)
Note: The University of Nebraska is not an endorser of Microsoft.
Direct links to software programs:
Nebraska P Index - http://go.unl.edu/pindex and Troubleshooting Guide - http://go.unl.edu/pindextroubleshootingguide
Beef Feed Nutrient Management Planning Economics (BFNMP$) - http://go.unl.edu/bfnmp
Nebraska Manure Value Calculator - http://go.unl.edu/manurevalue
Nebraska Odor Footprint Tool - http://go.unl.edu/noft
Manure Management Planner - http://go.unl.edu/purduemmp
Whole Farm Nutrient Balance - http://go.unl.edu/wfnb
Nutrient Inventory - http://go.unl.edu/nut-inv
Manure Use Plan - http://go.unl.edu/manureplan
Manure Calculator - http://go.unl.edu/manure_calc
Manure Monitor - http://go.unl.edu/manure_monitor
Apps for Manure Management
Manure Calculator
Manure Calculator has three sections. 1) calculate the amount of manure spread (calibrate your spreader) 2) calculate the amount of nutrients applied by using either your own manure test or using book values and 3) calculate the economic value of that manure. The app keeps a history of past entries and allows the user to email a single entry or an entire history to themselves for record keeping purposes. The value section was based on an existing spreadsheet from the University of Nebraska. The book values section was based on the ASABE 384.2 Manure Production and Characteristics standard.
The app can be accessed by searching for "Manure Calculator" in your app store or on iTunes or Google Play.
Manure Monitor
Manure Monitor is a utility that includes a farm emergency plan (for manure spills). The plan is updated by one person and everyone else can "sync" with that plan from their own devices. Other aspects of the app do not sync, but include carcass disposal, rainfall records, liquid manure storage levels, and others.
The app can be accessed by searching for "Manure Monitor" in your app store or on iTunes or Google Play.


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How do I say this? These new chocolate chip cookies are the best.
The subject of cookies is a favorite topic on Gluten-Free Goddess, and for good reason. I've written about cookies before- in posts too numerous to count.
So why are these different?
Why are these chocolate chip cookies blog worthy?
Because they are golden and gently crisp on the outside, and soft and chewy within. Like the cookie you remember- that gorgeous, sweet caramel bite of homemade love. Warm from the oven these taste remarkable like the classic Toll House cookie recipe I baked a thousand times.
I credit the new flours and fat I used.
Gone is the brown rice flour. Gone is shortening. I've nixed the tapioca starch. And the result is a truly wonderful, soft dough that tastes closer to a real Toll House cookie than any other gluten-free chocolate chip cookies (though delicious!) I've baked.
Karina's Wheat-Free Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies - A New RecipePosted October 2012 by Karina Allrich.
We've been baking gluten-free chocolate chip cookies for eleven years now. And we've tried all kinds of flours and various fats. These wheat-free cookies have a soft, chewy center and a subtle golden brown sugar flavor. And they are dairy-free! *I edited this recipe recently with a slight tweak to the oil.
3/4 cup potato starch (not potato flour)
1/2 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large organic free-range eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon bourbon vanilla extract
Rounded 1/2 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sorghum flour, potato starch, almond flour, xanthan gum, sea salt, baking soda, and brown sugar.
Add in the oil, eggs and vanilla extract.
Beat the dough for two minutes, until it is sticky and smooth.
Add in the dark chocolate chips; and stir by hand to combine. Add in walnuts or pecans, if desired.
Note: If it is hot and humid, cover and chill the dough for one hour.
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Form the dough into 28-30 balls. Place a dozen or so on the lined baking sheet and press down lightly- not too flat.
Bake for 14 minutes. The cookies will look golden- but still feel slightly soft to the touch. They crisp a bit as they cool.
Cool cookies on a wire rack.
Sensational warm from the oven.
Wrap cooled cookies by twos and freeze in freezer bags for future g-free treats. I place a small piece of parchment paper between cookies.
Warm thawed cookies briefly in a microwave for melty chocolate chips and a fresh-baked style soft center.
Makes 28 to 30 cookies.
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The almond meal adds an oh-so-subtle texture and flavor to the dough. If you cannot use nut flours, I suggest trying millet flour. Or if you like buckwheat flour, you could try that. I'd stay away from rice flours in this recipe.
For the fat in this recipe, I experimented. Organic Canola oil baked up beautifully- with no greasy mouth feel. If you prefer using Earth Balance or coconut oil- have at it. You may have to adjust with a tad less oil- so start adding slow, beat and see how the batter looks.
For health information on canola oil please see Mayo Clinic's canola oil article here.
For substitution help, please see my guide to baking with substitutions here.


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Interview: Give staff access to info on a need-to-know basis
Australian Privacy Foundation chair discusses the Vodafone security breach
In the wake of the mass breach of Vodafone security last week, The Register spoke to Roger Clarke, chair of the Australian Privacy Foundation and long-time privacy campaigner, about what the industry can learn from the incident. Staff and partners at Vodafone have logins that allow them access to customer data on that database – and these details were leaked.
El Reg: The security breach at Vodafone has been described as "customer details being published on the Internet". We've said that Vodafone did not "publish" information – its intention was that the information was meant to remain private. You've indicated that you believe the issue to be more serious than that – that we might be understating the issue. So that looks like a good place to start!
Clarke: Let me go back a step. The idea that the Web can be used as a means of achieving sufficiently secure extranet and even Intranet applications is fine. I don't have a problem with the idea that Vodafone is doing that.
There are potential concerns that aren't specific to Vodafone. One is that when you provide anyone with access to a database, you must provide them with access only to the data they need to access to perform their functions.
An example of access to too much data may be that most members of Vodafone staff don't need access to credit card numbers. They may need access to the fact that people HAVE credit card details registered with the company, but not the number.
Likewise, the majority of staff members of Vodafone have no need to get access to call records.
Finally, the idea that content – for example, the contents of SMSs – may be accessible by staff members is more serious. And recording calls would, of course, break interception laws.
Once you go to resellers, you're losing the organisational control over your employees. The question is: "What do you need to have access to?"
In practical terms, we may have to allow a reseller in Broome to assert that they have Customer X in front of them and make an exception by permitting access by someone other than the customer's usual or previous re-seller – but then you would want to log it!
There are accusations that there have been stuff-ups by Vodafone in that regard – either access to large amounts of data about a customer, or data about lots of customers.
The other concern is access by someone outside the organisation who the a staff-member or re-seller passes their login details to – anything the staff member has access to is then accessible to a the party outside, either by connivance or purchase.
This sort of risk is normally controlled in a number of ways; unauthorised access is limited to only that data to which the individual has access, and access to data about lots of customers is limited to a small number of staff. You will grant more access to your security people, but they will be vetted more closely.
El Reg: None of these issues are specific to Vodafone, though. Anyone using a similar portal would have to deal with them.
Clarke: That risk always exists. That's why you have controls and audits of the controls.
El Reg: What does the Privacy Act have to say about "bad apple" incidents – where the company didn't intend to make customer data public, but an insider has breached its policies?
Clarke: The Privacy Act is almost irrelevant. It's toothless and administered by an organisation that doesn't spend much time exercising those powers it has.
The problem isn't the obligations, it's the unenforceability of the obligations. [The Act] requires that security precautions be taken – and it's covered by a reasonableness clause, so that you don't have to have extraordinarily expensive security on not-very-interesting data.
There is an obligation, but what hasn't happened is for the Privacy Commissioner to get out there, and get consultancies to advise it on how those obligations should be implemented in particular circumstances.
El Reg: But the Privacy Commissioner built a much higher profile last year in the Google WiFi "sniffing" controversy. Doesn't that indicate that the office is becoming more active?
Clarke: The PC did an investigation – and they said "Google agreed it did something wrong and agreed that they won't do it again".
But because it was under the Commissioner's investigation powers, it doesn't have to publish what it found in its investigation. It was spineless and completely useless – what is the point of a regulator if they don't regulate?
The Australian Federal Police decided not to prosecute, and we [the Privacy Foundation] have to do an FOI request to find out why.
There should have been significant undertakings, and reparations of a monetary nature that could be used for an appropriate purpose – but nothing was done.
And then there's data breach notification. There's been four to five years of movement in the area of data breach notification, and we have very little to show for that. There's been a report that's gone nowhere, there are Law Reform Commission proposals, there's a non-binding draft by the Privacy Commissioner, but there's nothing in [Commonwealth] law.
Vodafone has done one thing, which is to send out a letter to subscribers – whether all subscribers, or only those that may have been affected I don't know – but it doesn't go very far, because Vodafone was still investigating what had happened.
The public needs information.
El Reg: Isn't that the law at fault? Vodafone could argue that it's complying with the law.
Clarke: Yes, possibly. But there's also a public policy position that's generally accepted by organisations. They have to do more than just stick with the minimum set by law; they have to assess the reasonable interests of the public.
You have to judge what is appropriate in the circumstances – companies have an obligation to provide sufficient information to the public, and the Commissioner has to ensure that happens.
We need enough information out there so that other companies can assess their risk – get their security officer to run a test on their own systems to see if the inadequacies exist in their own systems. ®
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Mentored Research
What makes Wooster America's premier liberal arts college for mentored research?
Each year since 2002, U.S. News has asked college presidents and deans which colleges provide the best undergraduate research opportunities and senior capstone programs. Only two have made both lists every year: Wooster and Princeton University.
Start early
Take advantage of opportunities to work with faculty on research projects as early as the second semester of your first year.
Opportunities abound
The Sophomore Research Program offers a chance to work as paid research assistants to Wooster faculty, while summer research options include various grant funded research opportunities and the Applied Methods and Research Experience (AMRE).
Every year, scores of Wooster students make presentations on their research at academic conferences or co-publish papers with members of the faculty. (Geology professor Mark Wilson alone has published articles with more than 40 student co-authors.)
Everyone participates
Each Wooster senior works one-on-one with a faculty mentor to conceive, organize, and complete a significant piece of original research, scholarship, or creative expression. This Independent Study project, known to generations simply as I.S., is the centerpiece of Wooster's commitment to mentored undergraduate research.
Develop the skills employers and grad schools seek
Participating in mentored research helps develop independent judgment, creativity, project-management and time-management skills, self-confidence, and strong written and oral communication skills: precisely the abilities prized by employers and graduate schools.
What's more, in a national survey conducted by Hart Research Associates, 83% of business and non-profit leaders said that students who "develop research questions in their field and evidence-based analyses" are better prepared for success after graduation. 79% said completing a major project that demonstrates acquired knowledge and skills is good preparation for success in the workplace.
The results speak for themselves
One year after graduation, more than 95% of Wooster graduates are employed or in graduate school. Wooster ranks 29th overall among liberal arts colleges for graduates who go on to earn a Ph.D., 6th in chemistry, 9th in the physical sciences, 15th in political science and public administration, and 18th in history.
Don't just take our word for it
Since 2002, U.S. News & World Report has asked college presidents and deans from more than 1,300 schools to nominate institutions with outstanding undergraduate research opportunities and stellar senior capstone projects, in which students are asked to integrate and synthesize all they have learned in one piece of scholarly work. Only two schools have been named to both lists every year: Princeton University and The College of Wooster.


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Researchers at the University of Maryland are getting a computer upgrade. The computing cluster that's been in place since 2006 is being replaced with a new Dell-powered cluster that's 10 times more powerful. DeepThought2, successor to DeepThought, will be housed at the university's Cyberinfrastructure Center.
The technical specifications for the new high-performance computing resource was developed jointly by campus IT and a team of faculty researchers, with "significant" contributions from the College of Computer, Mathematical & Natural Sciences, the College of Behavioral & Social Sciences and the School of Engineering.
Deepthought2 has 9,200 CPUs for raw computation, 200,000 graphical processing units for specialized processing, such as visualization, and four large memory nodes for data-intensive and serial/threaded applications. The new cluster has a petabyte of directly attached storage, is interconnected by means of a 56 gigabit InfiniBand network and connects to campus users via a 10 GB fiber link. The processing speed is thought to be about 300 teraflops.
Deepthought2 is housed in the university's M Square Research Park in a 9,000-square-foot data facility. The same facility, which has been upgraded to house the new equipment, also is used for IT hardware colocation by college and departmental IT units and researchers.
"With more than five times the performance and ten times the capacity of the existing cluster, Deepthought2 will allow us to carry out simulations that previously could only be run on national supercomputers, such as high-resolution models of structure formation in the universe or simulations of particles colliding in Saturn's rings," said Derek Richardson, a professor of Astronomy. "This in turn will bring in new grant money to fund the science enabled by such a powerful local facility."
According to Ann Wylie, a professor and interim vice president for IT, the new cluster is intended to support research projects that are both "diverse and complex." The institution generates about $500 million annually in external research funding, with nearly 1,500 faculty receiving awards.
"This new supercomputer will allow hundreds of university faculty, staff and students to pursue a broad range of research computing activities locally — such as multi-level simulations, big data analysis and large-scale computations — that previously could only be run on national supercomputers," said Wylie.
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I personally don't think this current stock market bubble is about to pop as I think the fiscal and monetary policies of the current regimes in place around the developed world are set to blow these asset bubbles bigger than ever — before they crash yet again some day. Just not yet.
Cody Willard writes the Revolution Investing investment newsletter for MarketWatch and posts the trades from his personal account at TradingWithCody.com He is the founder of WallStreetAll-Stars.com and the principal of CL Willard Capital. Cody serves as an adjunct professor at Seton Hall University and is on the University of New Mexico Alumni Board. He was an anchor on the Fox Business Network, where he was the co-host of the long-time #1-rated show on the network, Fox Business Happy Hour. Cody, a former hedge fund manager, and his stock picks and economic outlooks have been featured on NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, ABC's 20/20, CBS Evening News, CNBC's SquawkBox, Jon Stewart's The Daily Show, as well as in the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and many other outlets.
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Urijah Faber (26-5 MMA, 2-1 UFC) has his opponent for UFC 148's co-headliner and interim-bantamweight-title fight.
During tonight's new episode of "The Ultimate Fighter: Live," UFC president Dana White confirmed surging 135-pound contender Renan Barao (28-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) has gotten the slot.
The fight was booked after reigning champion Dominick Cruz (19-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) was forced out of a rubber match with Faber following a recent ACL injury.
Cruz and Faber currently are coaches on "TUF: Live," and their season-ending fight was slated for UFC 148, which takes place July 7 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Faber vs. Barao, which will be contested over five rounds, is the pay-per-view co-headliner behind the night's main event of middleweight champion Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen.
Barao initially was slated to fight Ivan Menjivar (24-8 MMA, 3-0 UFC) at UFC 148. Menjivar's next move is at this point unknown.
Michael McDonald (15-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) also was in the running for the Faber fight, but an injury reportedly left him unavailable for the fight.
Faber, the most famous fighter and a former featherweight champion with the now-defunct WEC, is 2-1 since his move to the UFC. After opening his promotional run with a decision victory over Eddie Wineland, he met Cruz and suffered a title loss at UFC 132. (Faber won their first meeting back in 2007 at WEC 26.) However, in a title eliminator at UFC 139, he choked out former WEC champ Brian Bowles to get another shot at the belt.
It now comes against Barao, who has a three-fight win streak in the UFC. He also holds a record virtually unblemished since his professional debut in 2005; after a defeat in that debut, he's undefeated (28-0 with one no-contest) over his past 29 fights. Barao most recently outpointed Scott Jorgensen at UFC 143, which built on another key win over Brad Pickett at UFC 138.
Cruz is the only fighter to hold a bantamweight title in the UFC, which adopted the weight class in 2011. The Faber vs. Barao winner will become the second.
For the latest on UFC 148, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.
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Drawing from a longstanding legacy of innovation within Honda's V-4 lineup, the 2010 VFR1200F embodies the new generation of V-4 technology and unsurpassed rider benefits, setting the stage for Honda's next 50 years. Honda's V-4 heritage and VFR tradition is fully realized in the VFR1200F. It has been re-created in astonishingly innovative form through the fusion of advanced technology imported from the MotoGP world and other cutting-edge environments. Net result: a futuristic sport motorcycle created for the sheer joy of riding, custom tailored for experienced hands who ride hard, ride long, ride far and ride often.
See page: Honda VFR1200F development
- Honda MotoGP V-4 engine technology and architecture bring cutting-edge performance to the VFR1200F.
- Unique cylinder layout with rear two cylinders located innermost on the crankshaft and front cylinders located outboard narrows the rider interface aboard the VFR1200F.
- Throttle By Wire for next-generation throttle response.
- Optional Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission with manual mode and automatic mode with two D/S modes and paddle-style shifters offers unparalleled freedom through innovative technology.
- Next-generation shaft drive system with offset pivot point and sliding constant-velocity joint for a new level of shaft-drive performance and control.
- Transferable one-year, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
- Light and compact 1237cc liquid-cooled 76-degree V-4 pumps out amazing levels of power with a distinctive V-4 feel and sound.
- Symmetrically Coupled Phase-shift Crankshaft uses 28-degree crankpin offset to eliminate primary engine vibration.
- Asymmetrical exhaust lengths between front and rear cylinders boost power production and enhance power feel.
- Lightweight and compact Unicam® valvetrain allows for significantly smaller cylinder heads.
- Honda slipper clutch in manual-shift model allows unencumbered sport riding.
- GP technology layer-concept aero fairing for unrivaled air management.
- Honda Pro Arm® single-sided swingarm with single gas-charged shock delivers cutting-edge rear suspension action; features handy remote spring preload adjuster, rebound damping adjustability and 5.1 inches of travel.
- Stout, sport-oriented 43mm inverted cartridge fork with spring preload adjustability and 4.7 inches of travel.
- New controls with smoother and more precise tactile feel enhance the riding experience.
- New-technology seat construction permits a higher level of seat shaping and forming details.
- Saddlebag mounts come standard on both versions of the VFR1200F.
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I finally received the "Avantgarde Fetish Perfume" teaser sample (previously known as "A Secret Perfume") and, as usual the packaging is stunning!
I also started testing the fragrance and, right now, I'm leaning towards considering AFP, by far, the best fragrance by Pregoni. This is glorious!!!
The usual lemongrass-dark herbal-vanillish combo of O'Driù is joined by a "bearish" smell. Smells like a bear ... the opening is not as brutal as other previous Pregoni's fragrances. There's some Laurhum in it, some Lalfeogrigio and, yes, even some Leva but somwhat, smells different from any other O'Driù I experienced so far. It's like O'Driù remixed. The main hallmarks are there but they're assembled to result completely different from the original...
The remarkable animalic presence is not disturbing at all. It's a combination between amber gris and castoreum to my nose even if I initially thought it was civet (hence the opening's bearish smell). It provides great warmness and depth and it's joined by rose, woods galore and a moderately sweet vanilla/tonka/cinnamon combo. There's an overall dryness provided by pepper and woods but the composition never walks the line of harshness. In fact, it's smooth and extremely refined while mantaining an overall assertive character.
There's nothing challenging about this fragrance if not the first couple of minutes of animalic-spicy blast. Composition-wise, I find it excellent and, honestly, I've never smelled something like it. There's a funny aspect going on during the evolution: The fragrance opens with a blast to soon settle down to a moderately powerful middle phase. When you're ready to think it's almost gone, it surprises you by starting to tremendously radiate. This final phase (which is the best part of the whole fragrace) goes on and on and on for several hours. The magic of synthetics
Please, don't take this as my review. These are just my random thoughts after my first skin test. As usual with O'Driù, AFP is extremely complex and needs several wearing to be fully understood but, so far, this is a big winner in my book! THIS IS THE ULTIMATE O'DRIU'!
Alfarom, thank you for sharing!
Consider me very intrigued... Any idea when this will be available for sampling/ordering?
Current Top Favorites:
1) Portrait of a Lady original formula (EdP Frédéric Malle)
2) Giorgio for Men vintage/V.I.P. for Men (Giorgio Beverly Hills)
3) Dia Man vintage edt (Amouage)
4) Anat Fritz Original Formula and Classical (Anat Fritz) - tie
4) Lalfeorosa (O'driù) - tie
6) Les Nombres d'Or Vetyver (Mona di Orio)
7) Captain vintage (Molyneux)
8) Tzora (Anat Fritz)
9) Javanese Patchouli (Zegna) - tie
9) Monsieur de Givenchy vintage (Givenchy) - tie
9) Coeur de Vetiver Sacré (L'Artisan) - tie
9) Polo vintage (Ralph Lauren) - tie
9) Patou pour Homme Privé (Jean Patou) - tie
9) Oud Shamash (The Different Company) - tie
Yes, IMO, this is the most satisfying O'Driù to date and I know it's saying quite something. There's something in its drydown that is completely magic. I'm antious for you to get this Drseid!
Hobbes, the fragrance should be launched sometime during 2013. I'm not sure yet when samples will be available but I guess it won't take long.
That large decanter with funnel, atomiser, pipette and all is just the sample????
Thanks Alfarom for your initial review. This sounds like another winner for sure. I can't wait to get my hands on it.
I saw that!!
I get that bearish vibe from Yatagan too -- it's a super furry wildness that usually comes from lots of castoreum. The rose and vanilla have me feeling a bit skeptical. But sometimes with me it's just a matter of making juice animalic enough for me to dig, especially with some herbs and wood to dry things out. (Lavender and vanilla? Caron puH? Ew! Jicky? Love it.)
Thanks so much for your thoughts Alfa. Sounds like Sgn. Pregoni has once again stepped up his game.
Thanks for the quick update. Looking forward to hearing your full review.
Once question, you mentioned available worldwide in your initial post. Will it only be sold off their website or will it be available from other places.
I'm really looking forward to this one. I have a spot reserved on my shelf for my first O'drui if its as good as alfarom says it is. alfarom has great taste, so I'm excited.
My sample arrived today. Many thanks, alfarom, for arranging that.
I've only had it on my arm for less than an hour, so I'm not going to go into too much detail but I pretty much agree with alfarom's initial impressions. I only applied a solitary drop but it's pretty potent, though not overwhelmingly so. It's smooth, seamlessly blended and there aren't any green accords within the vicinity.
I'm sure many of you are still curious about its aroma, so I will sum it up by saying this: if you love/like Musc Ravageur, you will appreciate this as well. However, it's slightly darker, less sweet and more 'accomplished' than Malle's creation.
Do I like it? Yes.
Would I buy a bottle? I'm not sure but, at the moment, it's a definite possibility.
I saw that!!
I'm curious as to why the description and instructions on the paper with the sketches and yellow circle haven't been mentioned. Did those of you who have tested it do what it says..?
I'm starting to study and examinating this ultimate gem and have to say that the new experiment leans much on the more modern Leva side than on the one of my "ancient" absolute favorite Vis et Honor (or of the second love of mine Laltrove 1001). Bearish for sure but less mouldy and ancient than the O'Driu' heavyweights in my opinion. On a first approach i detect hints of orangy/ cinnamon (may be ylang- ylang), faint patterns of aromatic herbs, an interaction of saffron, may be cumin and laurel over a woody/vanillic (minimal hints of coffee??) smooth base mastered by a well modulated smokey and animalic (forgive me, also "peessy") presence re- calling more properly a fur/castoreum combo than effectively the civet itself. The orangy vibe is notable and the more the juice discloses its wings the more i catch the peppery presence. The floral patterns are not easy to identify for the moment but frankly i detect more jasmine, neroli and exotic floral elements than rose (for the moment but is possible that my humble nose fails or catchs new impressions later). Possibly i'm not on the right way of the olfactory perception and in this case hope to discover the real identity of nuances and facets in the upcoming days. The juice is brown/dark and warm but not surupy for sure. Just that for the moment my friends, i have the Avantgarde Fetish Perfume on the skin since a too short time to be barely close to the real thing.
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I have to say that the dry down tends to become decidedly smooth, delightful, slightly ambery/woody, highly sophisticated by spices and fruity/floral and barely leathery notes. In this phase the fragrance smells like a more civilized and modern olfactory potion but is still plain that sort of cloud of shadowy edible spices, dust and smoke. A more purified sort of l'Air du desert Marocain jumps vaguely to mind.
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I didn't catch the Musc Ravageur vibe and while the comparison still makes a lot of sense to me, after the initial sweetish blast, the fragrance gets a lot more drier in the middle-phase drydown. Leva it's definitely there but only during the few minutes of the opening (at least in my experience). I agree Darvant, there's a LADDM vibe going on somewhere as well as a musky-woody-peppery accord that, somewhat, reminded me of both Monegal's Agar Musk and Memo Shams...but it's just a hint.
Anyway, I'll give it more full wearings in the next few days and will surely keep in mind your pretious thoughts Darvant and Trebor.
I did receive the parcel today. The presentation is first rate, of course. I will admit Im lousy at reviews but this seems like its going to be a winner. Ive put just a drop on the top of my hand 5 hrs ago and its still very present. I agree that the opening is somewhat like Musc Ravageur without any sweetness.
At 5 hours(or so) an amber presence makes itself known. This is really nice.
One common thing Ive noticed about the scents Ive tried from Mr Pregoni is just how "fresh" they are. They give me the impression they were justed mixed and poured for you.
It'll get the full day treatment tomorrow for sure. Ill have more once I give it a full wearing.
Thank you Alfarom for your assistance.
Regards Rex
I saw that!!
I don't understand why I don't receive notifications when someone posts in this thread....ARGH!
I hadn't bothered to read the copy in the photograph above. If you haven't, I suggest you do, if you want to learn what the "Secret" behind the concept of this fragrance is. Hilariously appropriate color scheme and letter emphasis.
Pregoni is actually doing what other perfumers claim to do. I wish him a long career -- he will be seen as a true maverick in the perfume history books.
In fact, I now declare that O'Driu's latest is the first postmodern perfume.
I guess I'll have to "drink the koolaid" and actually give this experience a shot. You only live once. To be continued . . . ahhhhh that's better. What a relief, to have a perfumer in the world of this conceptual caliber.
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I received my sample yesterday and gave it an initial go on skin last night (sans the secret ingredient). I have no idea if adding the "secret ingredient" really improves the composition or it was just meant to be provocative copy, but the fragrance without it is very complete despite its absence, IMO.
The trademark O'driu culinary herb combo found in most of the other O'driu releases is definitely here right at the open and well into the heart notes, but they are toned down substantially below the already lowered level used in another one of O'driu's more recent releases, Linfedele Haiku. I am beginning to see a trend here but with that said, this release is certainly not sanitized and I would bet there is a good deal of real castoreum in it as well, as I get a nice animallic vibe early-on, without it going overboard or becoming distracting. Probably the best surprise for me was the extremely well-done rose note similar to the brilliant one found in my favorite O'driu composition Lalfeorosa appearing in the early heart that never overpowers the herbs and animallic aspects, but blends in perfect harmony with the other notes through the scent's development giving the composition superb balance without losing its complexity. Projection is really excellent, but longevity despite the use of its small amount of synthetics, just about average (6-8 hours on my skin).
I am still getting a full feel for the composition (especially the later parts) so these are just initial impressions, but I find the composition on the whole extremely wearable and highly accomplished, melding my favorite aspects of all the prior releases into one. Not too shabby indeed! So while the "secret ingredient" might have gotten folks to take notice, IMO it is the vision and amazing technical skill of Pregoni who is at the top of his already strong game here that has highly impressed me with this one and I look forward to being able to purchase it next year... I could definitely see this becoming my new favorite from the house. Great stuff indeed.
Current Top Favorites:
1) Portrait of a Lady original formula (EdP Frédéric Malle)
2) Giorgio for Men vintage/V.I.P. for Men (Giorgio Beverly Hills)
3) Dia Man vintage edt (Amouage)
4) Anat Fritz Original Formula and Classical (Anat Fritz) - tie
4) Lalfeorosa (O'driù) - tie
6) Les Nombres d'Or Vetyver (Mona di Orio)
7) Captain vintage (Molyneux)
8) Tzora (Anat Fritz)
9) Javanese Patchouli (Zegna) - tie
9) Monsieur de Givenchy vintage (Givenchy) - tie
9) Coeur de Vetiver Sacré (L'Artisan) - tie
9) Polo vintage (Ralph Lauren) - tie
9) Patou pour Homme Privé (Jean Patou) - tie
9) Oud Shamash (The Different Company) - tie
Is this a prototype for a new EPT? or EDP
I saw that!!
a 3D rendering of the actual commercial bottle of SECRACTION
His bottles are the best . . . hands-down
Alfa - thank you soo much for arranging this.
I'm still digesting this so I won't comment too much yet but I do understand the references to MR and LADDM. There is the strong herbal kick of other O'Driu fragrances + cinnamon too. Very nice.
front side 3D rendering....
Laph, I understand both the receferencies as well (MR for the cinnamon-musky vibe and MR for the balmy aspect) but I still preceive the overall vibe of this fragrance as strikingly different from either. It has an extra kick to it that's almost subliminal in this case yet extremely striking, the O'Driù signature.
Fabulous design. The name? Secret....secretion....action....attraction, secret action?
I think that Mr Pregoni's creative mood is getting darker.


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Editorial: Sincere budget work needed in Senate
OK, we'll bite.
Yes, U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren's House bill that would withhold the pay from federal lawmakers if they don't pass a budget is more grandstanding than grand design, but the Winfield Republican does have a point. Providing advice and consent on the president's budget is one of the chief responsibilities of Congress, yet the Senate hasn't done that for three years.
Having raised the debt ceiling for at least the seventh time since 2008, Congress -- and in particular the Senate -- surely has some 'splainin' to do on why it can't or won't pass a budget and live by it. It ought not be able to simply shrug its shoulders and move on.
We know the "no budget/no pay" provision is not the answer. Randy Hultgren and the 284 of his congressional colleagues who supported the House debt-ceiling bill with that provision as an amendment know it is not the answer. Nor does it have a prayer of passage. It has to pass muster, after all, with the very Senate that has found it just fine to subsist without a budget since 2010.
No, this measure is just a tweak of the Senate's nose, a challenge intended to embarrass senators -- Democratic senators in particular -- into at least putting themselves on record on matters of spending and revenue. And were it not for the fact that the House critics have a valid point, the gesture would be little more than another silly pretense in the sideshow that congressional politics has become.
But the critics do have a valid point. Hultgren is right when he says, "We have got to stop using last-minute legislating and short-term fixes."
One may well ask whether bogging down important legislation with acrimonious amendments that heighten the tension and rhetoric but do little or nothing to address the fundamental spending and revenue problems facing the country is a productive exercise. No doubt a humble and sincere effort at collaboration could produce a more favorable result more quickly.
But the Senate's lack of a budget remains a potent and unfortunate symbol of Congress' fiscal incompetence, not to mention its near-complete inability to accomplish something on any topic.
So, while we may never really get to the point of questioning whether it's a good idea -- or even constitutional -- to let the millionaires in the House and Senate who can afford to skip a government paycheck or to put the squeeze on the nonmillionaires who can't, it's still somehow satisfying to think that lawmakers could have -- as Illinois politicians these days might put it -- some personal skin in the game of the nation's fiscal health. That health is, after all, one of their top responsibilities and the issue on which almost all of them staked the political campaigns that put them in office.
To that extent, we're happy that the "no budget/no pay" grandstanding is getting some traction. But we'll be happier still when the Senate gets a budget and everyone in Washington shows a sincere commitment to sound financial planning.


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It occured to me the other day that no one has heard Daniel Bard speak in quite a while. Probably not since he first joined the PawSox to iron out his mechanics and then rejoin Boston. Things didn't quite work out that way. The PawSox are in the final week of the regular season, hunting down the Wild Card berth and Bard is a mainstay in the Pawtucket bullpen. Bard was asked to assess 2012, both on the field and personally. "I've learned a lot, to say the least. It's been a crazy season. Not what I expected if you talked to me back in February. At the same time, it's part of my journey, part of my career. I'm confident I'm going to come out a better person, a better pitcher. I know I've learned a lot and I feel like I'm in a pretty good place right now. I finally have a sense of comfort out there. I feel like I'm back in control. I'm anxious to see what the future holds."
Bard says he can't afford to waste time thinking "what if I hadn't moved into the starting rotation". He was, after all the best setup man in the American League, if not all the Majors. "I think it's natural to wonder what might have happened if I'd moved back to the pen when (Andrew) Bailey went down. I think it happened for a reason. The way things played out, I think I've been put through these trials to make me better or make someone else better. It hasn't been all fun at times, but I think you can learn something from every situation."
Bards' 2012 season has been a microcosm of the year the Red Sox have endured. Nothing has gone the way anyone planned. When asked about the blockbuster deal that sent Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford, Josh Beckett and Nick Punto to the Dodgers, Daniel admitted to being stunned. "I don't think it's really sunk in yet, just how big that trade was and just what an impact it will have on our season and our future. It's going to change the landscape of baseball in a lot of ways. It was something the Red Sox kind of had to do. After this year, they had to make a fresh start. I'm glad I'm still here to be a part of it and see what happens next year. Still, it's sad to see those guys go. I was good friends with all of them. I wish them all the best out there. It will be interesting to see what they (The Red Sox) do with all the freed up finances."
Despite his struggles at times this year, Bard has remained strong and has never entertained the idea of giving up. "I never thought of shutting it down. I've stayed healthy all year. When you're healthy, you can keep going out there and working on things. I've been blessed to stay healthy. For me, it's just a matter of taking it one day at a time. Each outing, each day. Whether it goes the way I planned or not. Each day I get a fresh start. Don't let the last day beat you. I try to get it out of my system. It doesn't matter today, what you did yesterday. That's how I try to approach it." Bard adds that he rarely loses sleep over a tough outing, but it's not because he doesn't care. "No, I rarely lose sleep, whether it's going good or bad. I've had some frustrating drives home, but I always try to leave it at the ballpark. I don't let baseball become the most important thing in my life, and that keeps things in perspective for me."
As a 23 year old coming up through the Boston system, the right hander regularly threw in the upper 90s. His fastball these days is more often in the 91-95 mph range. Daniel isn't concerned. "If you look back to the Spring, I'm over 100 or 110 innings. That's more than I've thrown in the last three years. In the beginning of the season, I think it was mechanics. I feel I've corrected that and cleaned it up for the most part. My velocity isn't where it was a couple of years ago, but then again, I'm not as young as I used to be. I feel good. My arm feels good."
Bard is eager for the offseason and getting a fresh start in Fort Myers in February. First he has other things he looks forward to. "I want to spend a lot of time in a deer stand (hunting) and after a couple of weeks, get back to working out and get back into the flow of things."
Despite his travails, Bard has handled the entire season with class and dignity. He has been nothing but a true professional. The kind of guy you want to root for.


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The Rental Housing Association, the Washington Multi-Family Association and the Washington Apartment Association all testified in favor of Bill 6459 - An Act Relating to the Inspection of Rental Properties that passed both houses of the Washington legislature during the current session. (Click here to read the bill or here to read the bill summary) Attempts by landlords to have legislators pass a bill prohibiting municipalities from requiring that landlords hire a third party to do inspections or assessing landlords or owners the cost of a rental inspection by a local government employee were not successful in 2009.
Although the present bill places restrictions on local governments (e.g. inspections of rental properties can only take place every three years), the overall effect of the legislation is to give a green light to cities throughout Washington State to launch rental housing inspection programs within the language of the bill. The bill also provide a civil search warrant authority, if needed, to determine the presence of "an unsafe building condition or a violation of any building regulation , statute or ordinance".
In short, inspections cannot be refused either by the landlord or the tenant. Noncompliance penalties can be assessed by local governments. False certifications are gross misdemeanors and violators may be subject to fines not to exceed $5000.
This persistent push for legislation by the landlords to limit or prohibit inspections has, ironically, morphed into an expression of approval by the State of Washington, likely weary of lawsuits by the landlords and their associates . The subject of rental licensing and inspections will probably come before the City Council again in late April or early May. Now our City Council has more than tacit approval from Olympia - it has a law. You can read some of my prior posts on this subject by clicking here, here, and here


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INTERVIEW: Breaking Bad's Laura Fraser talks ITV's Peter & Wendy
Glaswegian actress Laura Fraser first won our hearts back in 1996, in Neil Gaiman's BBC fantasy series Neverwhere, alongside Peter Capaldi. Since then, the raven-haired beauty has starred in films such as A Knight's Tale with… read more
INTERVIEW: Breaking Bad's Laura Fraser talks ITV's Peter & Wendy
Glaswegian actress Laura Fraser first won our hearts back in 1996, in Neil Gaiman's BBC fantasy series Neverwhere, alongside Peter Capaldi. Since then, the raven-haired beauty has starred in films such as A Knight's Tale with Heath Ledger, and Vanilla Sky with Tom Cruise. Perhaps most notably, Fraser rocketed to international fame in 2012 with her role as the neurotic and calculating chemical supplier Lydia Rodarte-Quayle in AMC's hit show Breaking Bad – a character whose personality could not be further from the actress's own.
Now, after years of living stateside, Fraser is back in the U.K. and about to appear in ITV's original Christmas feature film Peter and Wendy. A modern retelling of J. M. Barrie's children's classic Peter Pan, the story primarily takes place in London's Great Ormond Street Hospital, while jumping between contemporary settings and the fantastical world of Neverland, as seen in the dreams of 12-year-old Lucy Rose (Hazel Doupe), who awaits treatment for a serious heart condition.
I caught up with the infectiously effervescent Laura – who plays Lucy's mother Julie as well as Wendy's mother Mrs Darling – over breakfast. Much to my amusement, she brought her own teabags.
Here's what she had to say about what drew her to the role:
"As a mother, I like playing mothers. Especially to play a mother who's going through such a traumatic experience – a mother's worst fear, the possibility of losing her kid – is something I indulge myself in in my head when I'm having a day of worrying. So it was an excuse to get paid for indulging in my fears!"
So who is the character of Julie, exactly?
"Well, she's a single mother, and she tries to be positive and brave for her daughter, because her daughter's been in and out of Great Ormond Street Hospital her whole life with problems with her heart", Laura explains. "She tries to hide her fear, but she really doesn't do very well at that. Because she's a single mother, the relationship [between Julie and her daughter] can spill over into friendship as well, and I think the daughter would prefer for her to be a more generic, motherly role, which she doesn't quite manage! They do have a good relationship, but she's a wee bit of a mess at the beginning!"
While Fraser's acting chops are well renowned, she explained to me that playing the dual roles of Julie and Mrs Darling was something completely new for her.
"Apparently there's this old tradition of actors playing dual roles, and sometimes even having three roles. I've never done it before, and I've always admired actors that can do it. A lot of actors you meet have done a year or two in the Royal Shakespeare Company, where they're playing all these different parts at the same time, with masses and masses of dialogue and monologues… I just don't know how their heads cope with it! Luckily for me it's only a couple of scenes, and even that was like 'Oh, hang on! What?!'. Because it's [alternating between] English accent and Scottish accent… I just about scraped through! But it was great fun."
Of course, the film's multiple settings offer an excuse for numerous costume changes. Laura didn't necessarily revel in the period clothing, however. She explained to me:
"I did a lot of period dramas in my twenties. I don't know why, I just ended up doing a lot of them, and grateful as I was to be working, I was kind of annoyed, because I find it so uncomfortable; not that anyone finds it comfortable being in a corset! Month after month I ended up getting all sorts of weird infections, because everything gets squished in the wrong way. This was only for a couple of days, and they were nice silky, comfortable 1900s costumes, so I quite enjoyed that."
And what was it like filming at Great Ormond Street?
"Oh, God, it was incredibly moving filming there. We only had two days, and we had to stop every now and again … when parents would come through with their kids on either a stretcher or a wheelchair, and everybody would just breathe a huge sigh of relief that it wasn't their kid, while also feeling such compassion for the people bringing their kids in. It was quite upsetting, but at the same time you just felt so grateful for your own kid's health. I think it's lovely that they're setting it in Great Ormond Street where the gift [of J. M. Barrie handing the universal rights to Peter Pan over to the hospital] was given all those years ago. I think it's the first time that they've done that."
Laura also told me that being in the setting of the hospital helped her portrayal of anxious mother Julie:
"Your state of mind really gets affected by the atmosphere. I suppose I would have no excuse if I were really shit in it – people would say 'What's your problem? You were there in the hospital! Couldn't you cry?'"
Naturally, Peter and Wendy sees Laura working with lots of kids, which is something the seasoned actress really enjoyed:
"I actually love working with kids!" she exclaimed. "I know people say it's a nightmare working with kids and animals, but I had both, and I loved it. I like to work with kids as much as possible, and not just because you get time off because of their hours situation! They were lovely kids, as well. They were quite wild, and there was a lot of skateboarding in the studio space… We were outside in Luxembourg and it was really warm, and the little Lost Boys were all crashing about on their skateboards. Also, the girl who played my daughter knew a lot of the same hand-clapping games and rhymes that my daughter and I do, so we were doing that all the time and annoying everybody."
The conversation turns back to the topic of Peter Pan. Surprisingly, Laura chose not to watch some of the other on-screen incarnations of the story in preparation for the role. She did, however, refresh her memory by some other means:
"I bought the book and started reading it, and then I decided I wanted it read to me like a bedtime story, so I bought the Christopher Cazenove narration of it. It's such a good narration, and I really enjoyed it. But I haven't rewatched Peter Pan. I might do that, actually!"
Laura went on explain why she thinks the appeal of Peter Pan is so everlasting:
"When I heard the actual story I thought it's like Peter Pan is living almost a Buddhist philosophy; he's dropping all his attachments, he's letting go, he's completely free, he's awake, he's present… I really like that aspect of it. And I think it taps into all generations, like the fear of a parent of losing a kid, the idea that you can always be a child at any point, the idea of being free of all your attachments… I think ultimately it's about freedom – being truly free and enlightened."
And what sort of a Hook does she think Fortitude's Stanley Tucci makes?
"A perfect one! He was born to play that part. It was a hoot filming with him on set. He's a really funny guy, and really easy. I already knew he was doing this when they offered me the part, so it was an added element of me saying 'Yes, and yes'! He's just got that swagger, that confidence, and he plays with being dark while light and charismatic… He's just that lovely balance of evil and cool. [In the dual roles of Hook and the surgeon], one minute he's trying to save these kids, and the next he's trying to kill them. I wonder what that'll be like for the kids watching! Maybe they won't realise it's the same person. It'll be one of things when they're older where they'll go 'whaaat?!'"
How about working with Paloma Faith, who plays Tinker Bell?
"She's just so cheeky! She's so perfect for Tinker Bell. I didn't get to meet her actually, but I saw her once on a talk show, and I thought 'She's f***ing excellent!' She's so funny! I'll be so nervous when I finally meet her at our BFI screening. Shit!"
Since this is more of a family film than some of Fraser's prior work, I ask her what she thinks her nine-year-old daughter Lila might think of it.
"I don't know!", she responds. "She's going through a phase of finding everything I do deeply humiliating and embarrassing at the moment. I just hope I don't embarrass her, that's all".
So will she be sitting around to watch Peter and Wendy with all the family when it's on ITV this Boxing Day?
"I'm not very good at watching myself – I do it less and less", says Laura. "I don't know, I just get cringey and embarrassed. But I think this is one of those ones that I might be able to withstand, because of the spirit of it, and it's a family film. I don't normally do stuff that my kid can watch, legally… So maybe we'll all watch it together when it's on!"
Make sure you're watching Peter and Wendy when it airs this Boxing Day (December 26th) at 8:00PM, only on ITV.
Laura will next be appearing in ITV's Houdini and Doyle, and the BBC One's One of Us, in 2016.


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ChiroLife needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 299 designs submitted by 76 freelance designers.
ChiroLife Wellness Center
I have several years of experience and am starting a new clinic. You can see an example of the business content MATERIAL at http://www.mooresvillechiropractic.com. The content is similar, but nothing else about this site fits from the color to the logo to the font and graphics. I will operate under the name ChiroLife Wellness Center as a wellness/family/sports chiropractic office. We treat patients of all ages using a drugless, non-surgical natural approach… Patient education is vital and we use what I have coined the 5 pillars of health: chiropractic adjustments to remove nerve interference, exercise, nutrition, a good night's sleep, and reducing emotional stress. We are about Chiropractic Lifestyles and Natural Wellness.
Families, Wellness minded people, and Athletes.
The feel I'm going for is natural, but not necessarily spa like. The colors and logo have to be family friendly as we treat children. I'm having a difficult time marrying the two together which is why I need your creativity!!!… I do tend to prefer earthy colors, but not opposed to others. I like natural. I hate cliché. The standard logos for chiropractors such as spines, atlas, families holding hands, etc. are NOT what I'm going for. I need something easily recognizable I can brand and use for expansion to multiple locations.
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This tutorial will be issued in a few different parts and cover a few different subjects:
Part 1. Loading Windows 2003 Server onto your system (single boot mode)
Part 2. Installing Active Directory
Part 3. Installing a DNS
Part 4. Adding Client Users to the Server
Part 5. Adding Logon Scripts
Part 6. Connecting Client Machines to new Domain
1. Loading Windows 2003
|| This tutorial is for learning purposes only. I do not accept and responsibilty for what may happen to a readers/users property, computer, system, files or any damage that may occur from this tutorial. ||
Loading Windows 2003 Server (W2k3) operating system is the same as loading similar Windows operating systems (OS's). Restart your system with the
W2k3 cd loading into the cd drive. On most systems it will automatically ask you if you would like to boot to CD.
*But if in your case it does not allow this. Boot into the system bios and set the boot up configurations to cd (ide drive) as your primary boot drive.*
Once you boot to the CD it will automatically start to load the files it needs to install the new OS. Do not turn your machine off during this process.
After this process you will be greeted with a "Welcome to Setup" area.
Read the bullet points then follow the bullet that states: "To setup up Windoes now, press ENTER." Press Enter.
After you press enter you will come to the end-user license agreement. Read the agreement. After reading the agreement press the F8 key.
Next you will need to create a partition to load your new OS onto. To create a partition follow the directions on the screen. When I create and OS
partition I usually do not set the whole harddrive to the same partition as I set the OS. For W2k3 I set the partition to 5005 MB this will give me a more
than enough room to load my OS. After setting the partitions select the partition you would like to set you system on and press ENTER.
You will then need to select which format you would like your partition formatted to. For W2k3 you should select a NTFS format. Personally I do not like
the quick format so I select the NTFS regular format.
Once you format your drive you can sit back and relax for a second because the OS will automatically start to load. Once the OS has loaded, your
machine will automatically restart (on the restart it will ask you if you would like to boot to the CD again DO NOT press a key let the system start.
The OS is still loading however you will see a graphical user interface (GUI) loading the OS.
The first thing that you will be asked for interaction will be setting the "Regional and Language Options" here you will select your correct: Language and
Keyboard settings. [Click Next]
The next information you need to give is your name and organization. Use your cursor to select a box and type the information in. [Click Next]
You now need to enter "Your Product Key" enter the product key that came with your OS software. [Click Next]
You will need to know how to configure your own "Licensing Modes." However to change the "Number of concurrent connections" you need change the
number in the small box in the right side of the screen. [Click Next]
Here you enter the computer name (this name will be the name that the network will see) and the Administrator's password (remember your password --
you will not be able to gain access to the system if you forget the password). [Click Next]
Set your current "Date and Time Settings." [Click Next] ......Sit and wait for the OS to continue loading......
You will need to set your "Network Settings" if you do not know your settings or do not have any special settings select "Typical settings." [Click Next]
If you need join a DOMAIN select "Yes" and enter the domain. If you do not need to enter a Domain select "No" when you select "No" you are saying that
you want to make this computer a member of a Workgroup. If you have a specific Workgroup you need to join enter the name if not keep the default
setting (WORKGROUP). [Click Next]
Wait for a bit....... You can entertain youself by reading the crap that pops up on the screen as it loads!!
Your machine will restart...Remember not to boot to the CD!
Press Ctrl-Alt-Delete to begin.
Enter your password.
You may need to load some device drivers onto your system for certain devices to work. However W2k3 is fairly good with drivers.
Congratulations you have successfully installed Windows 2003 Server onto your system!
The next tutorial I will issue will cover installing services such as Active Directory and DNS.
- MilitantEidolon


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I know that the Supernovas is considered a no-no, but goddamn, Capone Bege!
Just think about it: aside from Bonney, he is widely considered the weakest supernova, so perhaps he could have his crew annihilated and then turn to the sh crew, and join them.
Looking at his traits, i think that he could really fit in. He seems to be a bit older than the rest of the gang (exept Brook, of course), maybe about 40 years or someting.
His body-type is also uniqe. The sh crew doesnt have a chubby guy yet (or well, Jinbe and chopper in kung-fu point) and he seems pretty short, only taller than chopper perhaps? I could se him beeing a bit sarcastic, perhaps even mean, wich would result in funny interactions between him and Robin. Luffy, Chopper and Ussop would admire his powers, Franky could help him load his body with new weapons, and Brook could have adault conversations with him (no, not that kind of adault. we have Sanji for that). And he would actually be knowledgeable about the new world unlike the rest of the crew, wich they all could benefit from.
But then comes the big question: who would operate the cannons and such from inside his body, if his crew were gone?
Perhaps Robin could, with her powers, or maybe Franky fixes him up with automatic cannons and sh#t, but both seems unlikely. And on top of that, his powers would be a bit to simmilar with Frankys.
But disregarding his powers, he could really fit in. But so would a lot of people. i dunno lol.
But otherwise, he could join the Scichibukai, and load his body with pacifistas! That would be glorious! :O
Either way, i would like to see a female crewmember. Monet, Baby 5, 3-eyes from big mams crew, the list of candidates goes on.....
If we only have two spots left, I'm putting it all on Bon-chan.
Okay guys, this may be a long-shot, but that's perfect for this kind of thread. Anyone else notice that the first letter of each Strawhat Pirate's name is different? Think about it:
1. Luffy
2. Zoro
3. Nami
4. Usopp
5. Sanji
6. Chopper
7. Robin
8. Franky
9. Brook
Using this logic, we can infer that the next chosen Strawhat will have a name with a different first letter than those currently on the crew. That makes options such as Jinbe and Monet possible, but others like Baby 5 less likely (unless you refer to her as '5', with which it's anybody's guess).
I know I'm pulling this out of my bum, but this is the kind of OCD thing Oda would do, so we'll have to wait and see to find out.
Capone's chances died the moment he took down his nakama with a fork for some trivial reasons. Also known as the moment he was introduced.
And letters? Really? I seriously hope Oda doesn't spend time sitting down thinking of how to make the names of his main characters start with different letters. Won't say he doesn't though, that guy is weird in awesome ways so who knows ...
Ok, so here are my candidates of new straw hat crew members:
1. Jinbe
2. Kinemon
3. Monet
4. Momonsuke (as a dragon)((or just a damn dragon))
5.Vivi and Karoo ( hear me out)
6. Aokiji
Ok, so obviously Jinbe is a given. He stated he was joining in the previous arc. Now contrary to what others think, i feel as if he is going to join much sooner than the big mam arc. Im not sure how this "DressRosa" arc is going to flow or what-not, but he was purposely postponed for a certain reason. Jinbe's crew was completely missing from the island, and obviously there is going to be huge implications to how that unfolds. There's also the issue with Big Mam on that, but at that point im sure he'll already have decided. So obviously Jinbe will 1000% join the crew, just he is definitely not the next crew mate.
Next we have Kinemon. I honestly do not mind another swordsman in the crew, plus he's just so quirky enough that it works. Wiper didn't join because of how serious he was, and the fact he wasn't built to b weird anyway. His fighting style is unique but questions me as Zoro is interested in the style, leaving room for progression on him. We'll just have to see how this long stretch of Arcs unfold, as definitely he, and his son will be temporarily on the straw hats boat by the end of this.
Now Monet. I really dont get why people say she gives off the Robin vibe. She isnt really a negative person, she also likes to say playful comments towards people she's affiliated with. Now the most important thing is her power. It already has been sort of stated/confirmed, that she is a shapeshifter or can somehow create objects or things of that sort. She also gave the vibe that if she fail her mission, Dofla will kill her, which totally sets her up for Luffy solving her problems. We need a female like her, but we'll see as this plays out, not just the arc, but the whole DressRosa arc.
Momonosuke only has my attention because of strawhats dire need for a pet. If Momonosuke isnt permanently a Dragon, then i want a real dragon. What better pet than a damn dragon lol.
Vivi and Karoo. The only reason why im bringing them up is because of the fact that the Kings Reverie will happen soon. We all know a tenryuubito arc has to happen, plus an extension of Kongs character, as well as a conflict with the world government. Kobra is getting sick, so Vivi will go in his place. One piece is known for reunions (see Bon clay, buggy, Crocodile, Smoker, etc), and this reunion most definitely has to happen. Knowing that even, Luffy and the others would create all sort of havoc. Some event causes Arabasta to be in conflict with the WG, and she joins the crew again in retaliation:D
Aokiji...not much to say here. We need a damn logia. Maybe it wont be him because him and brooks powers kind of clash now, but we need an awesome logia in the crew, maybe some sort of earth or ground logia??
And People shouldnt argue that Kinemon and Monet both cannot join because they were both introduced in the same arc or whatnot. Robin was introduced, then Chopper came out of nowhere, we all though Vivi was going to join, then Robin joins. Kinemon could "officially" join in the Wano Country arc and Monet after Dofla is raped by Luffy. Jinbe after an arc with his "crew" concluded. I would say a dragon as a pet after this one.
People saying not to many people should join are misunderstanding the fact that now more than ever, there needs to be increase in crew members. The straw hat crew cannot stay a 9 man crew forever, and this is when it should be team building (especially since i still feel as if this manga isnt even half way done) now before things get really hectic. I know im just a crazy fan, but i want more crew members, and I know oda can handle each's screen time. He's doing it masterfully with 9 members plus law, kinemon, monet, CC, Smoker, Tashigi, Vergo, and even outside crews and alliances. A 12 to 14 member crew is not impossible. In any case I more than sure we'll see at least more than 10, disproving luffy's little wish of 10 crew members in the beginning of the manga. He wanted 10 before he got into grand line. He has 8 by the end of "paradise".
So in the end i would love for Kinemon and Monet to join, but i understand the reality of things, because i wanted bon clay to join as well and he's really unique lmao.
Nico is her family name. Like Monkey D. Luffy or Roronoa Zoro.
i think Baby 5 is just overemotional based on how DD didnt care she attacked him. Monet...... mabye, ill give her a 45% cuz they need an astronomer
Just to state my personal thoughts on the amount of crewmates for this new thread:
The crew will have 11 people (including Luffy), sticking to what he said at the start.
I'm thinking one person will join the crew at the start of the New World and one at the end. Jinbe has a good chance, but Oda would not delay his joining without substantial story reasons, I think something will happen which prevents him from joining (crazy but I think he could die in the fight against Big Mam). The other crewmate will probably be a new character that we haven't met at this stage, though I'd like it to be Bonney.
I hope Oda keep's his promise about 10(excluding Luffy), since he remembered something from chapter 1, I'm sure he can remember this.
Just because there are no logias or pets doesn't mean that they are desperately needed.
If they need something it will be mentioned, like needing a shipwright or their ship would sink.
Also the argument of needing a new girl really makes no sense. They already have, per capita, more girls than almost any other group.
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Sunday, December 30, 2007
The Weavers Wear Holiday Handknits
A two-tone ribbed shrug for Beth from Fitted Knits, Neiman for my mom (it came out perfectly when I followed my own directions for size C, which is encouraging!) and a Cobblestone Pullover for the Dud made from Aracunia Nature Wool.
I'm still in Michigan, but am shipping up to Boston later this afternoon so I can return to work tomorrow. Details and closeups of the projects to come when I get back. Hope everyone is relaxed and knitting things for personal use!
Beth is so photogenic.
9 comments:
- Telmah said...
Congrats on all the gifts! They look very well-received and appreciated, and your family is so cute!
- December 30, 2007 at 9:38 AM
- A Homely Heroine said...
Wow, great knitting. The shrug looks very elegant, and the Neiman sweater looks beautiful in that colour combination.
Btw, its fascinating following your hair metamorphosing, its positively yellow - tres fun.
- December 30, 2007 at 11:17 AM
- ColorJoy LynnH said...
What a great photograph. Everyone looks beautiful and happy.
Now I have to find a way to knit a Neiman. Never mind that the last sweater I knit was finished in 2003. Colorwork makes me intensely happy, and your charts for this particular piece are fun and funky and just plain energetic. Wonderful.
I really wonder how I can clone myself. One me could knit for my business and one could knit all the things which inspire me. Like Neiman.
Happy holiday season, may you and your loved ones experience happiness, health and abundance this year and always.
LynnH in Lansing
- December 30, 2007 at 6:15 PM
- Elinor said...
What beautiful hand knits!! I'm sure your family was thrilled!
- December 31, 2007 at 5:48 AM
- Michele said...
what a beautiful family! and the knits are amazing. i love your mom's neiman. and i can't believe you knit all this for christmas and likely without the help of elves too.
- January 1, 2008 at 6:21 PM
- Gitte Jensen said...
What lovely things you have made for Christmas. I'm knitting Neiman nr. 2, but are considering another ending - whick I hope is OK ;-) I have worn no. one a lot and love the waisteline in the sweater. Think it going to be my "basic pattern". Happy new year.
Gitte from Denmark
- January 2, 2008 at 3:31 PM
- Macoco said...
That is an amazing amount of knitting you did for your family! They are a lucky group :)
- January 3, 2008 at 10:55 AM
- knititch said...
a close knit family? well well i had to. great gifts i dare say.
- January 18, 2008 at 11:51 AM
- Sula said...
Your mother is quite photogenic, too! Your knits look great!!
- February 2, 2008 at 12:14 PM


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Cypress Inn
Lincoln & 7th
California 93921
This hotel is located within walking distance to many dog-friendly outdoor restaurants in the quaint town of Carmel and walking distance to the Carmel City Beach. This is definitely a pet-friendly hotel. Here is an excerpt from the Cypress Inn's web page 'Co-owned by actress and animal rights activist Doris Day, the Cypress Inn welcomes pets with open arms — a policy which draws a high percentage of repeat guests. It's not unusual to see people strolling in and out of the lobby with dogs of all sizes. Upon arrival, animals are greeted with dog biscuits, and other pet pamperings.' Room rates are about $125 – $375 per night. If you have more than 2 people per room (including a child or baby), you will be required to stay in their deluxe room which runs approximately $375 per night. One dog is allowed for an additional fee of $30 per pet per day,,, each additional dog is an additional $20 with a maximum of 3 pets.
DogFriendly.com, with tens of thousands of places listed to take your dog to, will be releasing on it's Dog News blog, Facebook page and on Twitter a list of 200 Top Places that you can take your dog in the U.S. and Canada. This list, while intended to highlight top places that are especially pet-friendly, is not designed to be the absolutely top 200 places that we could find, but a sampling of the top places so that all regions, types of attractions, hotels, B&Bs, vacation rentals, parks, beaches, shopping and more can be considered. No doubt each of you will find many other places not on this list or our full list of dog-friendly places at https://www.dogfriendly.com. Please let us know about them by commenting on the blog or emailing us at email@example.com. You can also let us and our readers know if you agree or disagree with the selections, or your experiences there. Please keep in mind that places often change their policies regarding dogs and thus may have different policies at any time in the future.
The blog entries can be found at https://dogfriendly.com/dognews/?cat=243, our Facebook page, or Twitter.
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LinuxWorld UK Impresses With Depth
Overall Impressions
The show was very busy and there wasn't one person there that I spoke to who regretted coming, although many commented on the size. We all agreed that the show was much smaller than we had expected (see Figure 1).
It also wasn't a show that had a lot of people wondering what all the fuss was about. Having been at another show two years ago--this time a general computer, not a Linux-specific show--it was remarkable to find so many people who didn't even know what Linux was. At this show, everybody I spoke to (attendees and exhibitors alike) were either already avid users or were seriously investigating products that would enable them to migrate to the Linux platform.
I spent much of my time talking to people who were nothing but enthusiastic about Linux. The gentleman on the Novell stand, from Capgemini, talked for over an hour about his experiences with MythTV, his home migration from an Apple environment to Linux, and his exploits in trying to find suitable replacements for his Apple favorites such as iTunes (he suggested Amarok). For other stands, it was a generalized discussion on the general state of the Linux and open source market. For example, I spent a long time talking to the Sun people about the recent StarOffice release, their collaboration with Google, and the future of OpenSolaris. Despite their Solaris roots, they were excited about the open source community.
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British oil company BP wants Prime Minister David Cameron to intervene with the U.S. government over the escalating cost of compensating U.S. companies for the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster in 2010, the BBC reported Thursday.
BP is still fighting a court battle in New Orleans over fines and other potential spill liabilities, but it struck a deal last year with a wide range of compensation claimants, including businesses.
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The total amount was not set, and BP has set aside over $8 billion to make the payments, but it now sees those business economic loss (BEL) payments escalating, and is challenging the way they are being calculated - calling some of the claims "fictitious" and "absurd".
It has already lost one appeal to have the payments stopped and now plans to go to a higher court.
(Reporting by Andrew Callus; Editing by Alison Birrane)


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Nick Swan needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 39 designs submitted by 14 freelance designers.
3 Good Shots is a web site who want to play better golf. The main aim of the web site is for users to describe the good shots they have hit so they can re-read them and remember them.
Users can also track other golf game stats, and also read articles that will help improve aspects of their game.
We are targeting all golfers who are on the internet :-) Specifically golfers who are looking to improve their game, or for specific fixes to issues in their game.
The logo we have on the site was the winner of a different 99 Designs contents.
We'd like a web site design that goes nicely with the logo. On our current front page we have:
newsletter subscription
latest articles
some of the good shots recently entered by people
You can use this content as the basis of your design, or put different ideas on there that you think will attract more people to sign up to be a member of the site or the newsletter.