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Get an overview of this hotel3-star Faringdon inn in Woolstone with free parking
Located in Woolstone, this inn is within 3 mi (5 km) of Uffington White Horse, Uffington Castle, and Wayland's Smithy. Ashdown House and Great Coxwell Barn are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Property Features
This smoke-free inn features a bar/lounge, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas.
Room Amenities
All 6 rooms offer TVs, coffee makers, and showers.
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Property Amenities
High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
White Horse Inn is a smoke-free property.
- Total number of rooms - 6
- Number of floors - 1
- Bar/lounge
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Free WiFi
- Free self parking
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Coffee/tea maker
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Television
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Property Policies
Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Check-in time ends at 9 PM
Check-out time is 10 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Pets allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
Property Name
- White Horse Inn Faringdon
- White Horse Faringdon
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The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining).


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There aren't many hotels that can tout the axiom "One hundred years, one family."
The Goring is a 69 room boutique hotel that exudes British elegance and sophistication. It is the only five star hotel in London that is still owned by the same family that built it. Of late, her majesty Queen Elizabeth II granted a Royal Warrant to the 103 year-old property, which essentially proclaims The Goring as the Royal family's "hotel of choice."
A British monarch has never awarded a hotel with this distinction. The Goring made headlines last year when Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, was a guest the night before her wedding to Prince William. For decades, the hotel has played a part in British royal and military history: it became the command center for the Chief of Allied Forces in 1914 during World War I; Queen Mary frequented The Goring for tea; and Lady Randolph Churchill liked the hotel so much, she moved in.
I had the pleasure of staying at The Goring last year and I loved its unmistakeably British, luxurious and classic surroundings. The doorman is dressed in a black top hat and tails, emphasizing England's timelessly refined style. My favorite feature in the room is the light switchboard, which provides five or six options for various lighting schemes in the suite, with buttons for "cozy" or "romantic" settings.
What makes a hotel "fit for a Queen?" I spoke with Jeremy Goring, the hotel's chief executive officer, to find out why The Goring is a regal choice.
1. Why was The Goring chosen for this designation? I understand there's a lot of family history behind the hotel.
It's not because of the total renovation we have carried out, or the exquisite Gainsborough silk rooms. I think it must be because of our staff, who are the most charming, bend over backwards team anywhere. Either way we are honored.
2. What qualities make a hotel "royal"?
We aim to make all our guests feel royal whether they are lording it in our royal suite or just dropping in for afternoon tea. I got a brilliant letter last week from a lady who had been in for tea. The first 3 paragraphs were about her mistrust of posh hotels and restaurants and the last was about how at home we had made her feel. I felt we had got it right on that occasion.
3. Do you think any other properties will be given the same distinction over time?
It is possible, although this one is a first in the history of the monarchy. Okay, so I admit that I hope not!
4. Why specifically did Kate Middleton choose The Goring for the night before her wedding?
Our guests value the absolute discretion we observe. At the boring Goring, what goes on tour stays on tour!
5. How has The Goring grown and changed over the years? I stayed at the hotel last year and I think it truly exudes traditional British style and ambiance.
We will always be the most English hotel because that's in our genes. We may have the highest specification of technology hidden away in our rooms and newfangled touches everywhere, but the traditional values: the warmest of welcomes, utter discretion, and the highest level of service will always be our thing. That said, we never ever stop innovating because that's a big part of the fun.
Tales of royals past and present echo throughout The Goring - for a taste of the royal lifestyle, stay at this brilliant British gem.
My experience at the hotel was part of an all-expenses paid trip, courtesy of The Goring and Susan Magrino PR.

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Posted By johnw On May 1 2009 @ 4:54 pm In Boston Celtics | 3 Comments
The Boston Celtics and the Chicago Bulls are playing in one of the greatest NBA playoff series in history. At the very least, it's the best first round playoff series ever. Hard to believe this series still has more basketball to play. The Bulls forced a game 7 after winning an historic game at the United Center in Chicago.
For the first time in NBA history, a playoff series had its 4th game decided in overtime. Game 1 ended in OT with a Bulls win. Game 4 went into 2 OTs with the Bulls pulling out another win. The Celtics won game 5 in OT taking a 3-2 lead. Game 6 ended the way it was supposed to end, in overtime. Well…3 overtimes to be exact.
Game 6 was promoted like a heavyweight fight. The past couple of days, the Bulls' players and coaches were openly critical of the referees on the last play of Game 5. Rajon Rondo committed a hard foul on Brad Miller. The Bulls' staff believed it should have been called a flagrant foul; however the referees called only a personal foul. The Chicago papers made Rondo the scapegoat. It was Rondo's fault Miller missed his free throws to tie the game. Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro used this as bulletin material to motivate his team. They were not going to be pushed around. Not at home in front of their fans. Turns out the Celtics were not going to be pushed around either. Game 6 turned into Ali-Frazier, a battle of will power.
Both teams played physical to start the game. Rajon Rondo and Kirk Hinrich almost got into a fight in the first quarter after Rondo pushed Hinrich into the scorer's table. Rondo would get a flagrant foul which pleased the crowd. After the initial anger and emotion to start the game, both teams settled down and focused more on playing great basketball.
In the first half, the Bulls moved the ball well and everyone made contributions offensively. In contrast, the Celtics struggled. On the back of Ray Allen, Boston stayed with the Bulls. Ray Allen scored 29 points in the first half but he wasn't done for the night. At the end of the first half it was Ray Allen 57 – Chicago 59.
The Bulls extended their lead in the second half going up by 12 points in the 4th quarter. However, the Celtics went on a 23-3 run with Glen "Big Baby" Davis and Ray Allen leading the charge. The Celtics held a commanding 99-91 lead with less than 3 minutes left in regulation. However, the Bulls fired back with Brad Miller making back to back layups to tie the game. Brad Miller had a big night with 23 points avenging his two free throw misses. At the end of regulation it was Boston 101 – Chicago 101.
In the 1st overtime, the Bulls jumped to the early lead 107-103. Paul Pierce tied the game with 4 straight free throws. After a timeout, 3 seconds left on the shot clock and 0:40 left in OT, Coach Doc Rivers drew up a play to in bounds to Big Baby who would hit a huge jumper to take a 109-107 lead. Again the Bulls didn't quit. John Salmons drove it to the lane making a tough shot to send the game into double overtime. John Salmons finished the game with 35 points.
Bulls appeared to have more spring in their step to start the second overtime. With 30 seconds left in double OT, the Bulls appeared to have the game in hand. Ray Allen made an incredible shot with his foot on the line for a long 2 over Joakim Noah to pull the Celtics within 1 point. After 2 free throws by Brad Miller, the Celtics were down by 3 with 0:16 left. Of course, the Celtics went to Ray Allen. And of course, he drained the game tying 3 pointer to send the game into triple overtime. Ray Allen finished the game with a career playoff high, 51 points.
Joakim Noah made the play of the game in the third OT. He stole the ball from Pierce, quickly pushed it up the court past Pierce who fouled Noah as he dunked it through the basket, causing the United Center to explode. Noah completed the 3 point play. If the Bulls go on to win the series, it will be Noah's play that will be remembered. The Celtics still had a chance to win the game but Derrick Rose made a great block on a Rondo shot attempt. The Bulls would hold on. The final was Boston 127 – Chicago 128.
Game 7, it should really be called Game 8, will be at Boston Saturday 8 PM. The winner will move on to face the Orlando Magic in the second round. This is the way the series should end, a game 7 for all the marbles.
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...a Three One G/Planet B night at Blonde Bar
Chad Deal 6 p.m., March 28
Ron Avila: undetermined | Matt Anderson: undetermined | Aaron Montaigne: undetermined | Scott Bartoloni: undetermined | Ron Johnson: undetermined
Genre: Metal | Hardcore, Punk
Sound description: Godfathers of screamo.
RIYL: Antioch Arrow, Spacehorse, Holy Molar
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Inception: San Diego, 1991
Current Status: Split in the late '90s.
Influences: Swing Kids, Antioch Arrow, End of the Line, Spacehorse, Holy Molar, Final Conflict
Heroin is an early example of screamo, a punk subgenre. Heroin released a handful vinyl EPs and singles, primarily on local label Gravity Records. Most of these songs were later compiled on the Heroin CD in 1997.
Emo subculture and history website Fourfa describe Heroin's self-titled LP as "A wall of furious, chaotic noise, vocal-chord-shredding screaming, lyrics of ultimate disillusionment and pain, and just the right amount of melody to pull things together without interrupting the flow of angst."
Members of Heroin went on to bands like Antioch Arrow, Rice, Clikitat Ikatowi, Second Story Window, Holy Molar, and Spacehorse.


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Digging in the Yard? Watch Out for Gas Lines, The Gas Company Warns
May 13, 2003, 01:00 ET from Southern California Gas Company
LOS ANGELES, May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- As springtime winds into summer, more and more homeowners will pursue projects in their yards, such as putting up a new wall or fence, planting a tree or putting in a swimming pool. Officials at Southern California Gas Co. (The Gas Company) are encouraging customers to "call before they dig" to avoid hidden natural gas lines. "We're heading into the season when many homeowners are digging on their property, and they don't realize that the gas line that serves their home is located underground and out of sight," said Roy M. Rawlings, senior vice president of distribution operations at Sempra Energy Utilities, The Gas Company and San Diego Gas & Electric. "Safe and reliable natural gas service is our number one priority. A quick phone call to Underground Service Alert to have utility lines marked can help customers avoid costly damage, possible injury or service interruption." Customers should call Underground Service Alert (USA) at 1-800-227-2600 at least two working days before digging in their yards. As a free service, USA will contact The Gas Company and other area utilities, and the utilities will then locate and mark their respective underground lines at no charge. The Gas Company-owned pipelines typically extend from the gas main, in front of or behind the home, to the gas meter. Customer-owned piping is the line that runs beyond the gas meter to a building or area where gas-fueled equipment or appliances are located. To have these lines located and marked, The Gas Company advises customers to call pipe and leak locating services or plumbing contractors who provide maintenance services. Once all lines are marked, customers should "carefully use only hand- digging tools within two feet of marked gas lines," Rawlings advised. The Gas Company is the nation's largest natural gas distribution utility, providing safe and reliable energy to 18.9 million consumers through 5.3 million meters. The Gas Company's service territory encompasses 23,000 square miles in most of central and Southern California. The Gas Company strives to provide exceptional customer service to enhance the quality of life in the community. The Gas Company is part of Sempra Energy Utilities, the umbrella for Sempra Energy's regulated California utilities. Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), based in San Diego, is a Fortune 500 energy services holding company.
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Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation.
-Psalm 42:5
"Knock, knock, knocking on Heaven's Door"
Wait! Was that the doorbell? I turn the hair dryer off and wait. Ding Dong! I thought so! Wrapping my wet hair back up in my bath towel, I start for the front of the house just as the hair dryer falls off the counter and onto my bare foot. Ouch! That hurts. I hop on one foot a few steps down the hall before continuing on my mission with a limp. Meanwhile, the doorbell is still sounding. Ding dong! Silence. Ding dong! If a person was counting that would be the third time, and that the fourth. Wow. Three is usually the charm. Someone is a tad impatient up front.
Our house is long and lean, stretched out on a sloping lot on the edge of Lake Providence like a pulled piece of red and white taffy. My and Phil's bedroom is on one end, the carport door is on the other. Sometimes the halls in between seem to grow longer and longer. I arrive at the door nursing my throbbing big toe just in time to see a car I don't recognize heading back down the drive. Great, I think to myself. Whoever it was, it occurs to me that chances are they aren't family, or even close friends for that matter. I know for a fact that if it had been my people wanting in that bad they would've been knocking on the front door, and the back, and the side, and possibly even traipsing around to bang on my bedroom window. The thought brings me a smile to my face.
There's a passage in the Bible about this kind of persistence. Jesus is talking about prayer and He tells us to ask, seek, and knock. I get the idea that the knocking comes when the asking and seeking go answered and the one praying refuses to quit. I wonder how many times I've rang God's doorbell and left just before the door was opened? Like all analogies, we can learn from the similarities but our comparison eventually breaks down. Our Heavenly Father has no problem getting up front on time. However, with respect to the "ask, seek, and knock" passage, it sure sounds like He likes it when we do the family thing. Let's commit to not letting our impatience cheat us out of His company. Knock a little longer. That same passage says to he who asks it will be given, that he who seeks will find, and to the one who knocks the door shall be opened.
Shellie Rushing Tomlinson is a Jesus loving, humor-gathering author, speaker, and radio host known as The Belle of All Things Southern. Shellie believes "The whole world stops for a story." She lives in Louisiana and stacks her stories up at All Things Southern.com
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He Makes Your Weakness His Strength -
He said to
me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in
weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses,
so that Christ's power may rest on me. —2 Corinthians 12:9
I asked God
for strength that I might achieve. I was made weak that I might learn humbly to
I asked God
for health that I might do great things. I was given infirmity that I might do
better things.
I asked for riches
that I might be happy. I was given poverty that I might be wise.
I asked for
power that I might have the praise of men. I was given weakness that I might
feel the need of God.
I asked for
all things that I might enjoy life. I was given life that I might enjoy all
I got nothing
I asked for but everything I had hoped for... Almost despite myself my unspoken
prayers were answered.
I am among
all men most richly blessed.*
An unknown
confederate soldier wrote these powerful words. He knew the truth of today's
Scripture: It's not what you have but who you know. Paul wrote another thought
about weakness that you should know about: "The foolishness of God is
wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's
strength" (1 Corinthians 1:25). Don't be afraid in your weakest moments to
lean on the strong and steady arms of your Savior!
1. According
to 2 Corinthians 12:9, when might God's power be best displayed in our lives?
2. What area
of weakness can you trust to God today? Remember God can turn our weaknesses
into strengths?
*Quoted in When I Relax I Feel Guilty by Tim Hansel
(Elgin, IL: David D. Cook, 1979), p. 89.
Jim Burns is President of HomeWord and Executive Director of the HomeWord Center for Youth and Family @ Azusa Pacific University. Jim speaks to thousands of people around the world each year. He has over 1.5 million resources in print in over 25 languages. Jim's radio broadcast is heard on over 800 stations a day and heard around the world via podcast at HomeWord.com.
Some of his recent books include: Faith Conversations for Families; Teenology: The Art of Raising Great Teenagers, Closer: 52 Devotions to Draw Couples Together, Confident Parenting, The Purity Code and Creating an Intimate Marriage. Jim and his wife, Cathy and their three daughters Christy, Rebecca, and Heidi live in Southern California.
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Hurry or
devotional was written by Robin Dugall
immediately coming up out of the water, He (Jesus) saw the heavens opening…and
immediately the Spirit impelled Him to go out into the wilderness…and
immediately they left their nets…and immediately He called them…
— Mark 1:10, 12, 18, 20 (NASB)
one would debate that we live in a world that is filled with hurry. We hurry
here and there at a frantic pace. Think through your own life for a few
moments. Are you in such a rush through your day that you hardly accomplish
anything? Is your time with your kids filled more with "headlines" than with deep,
meaningful conversations? Was your most intimate time with your spouse the last
time you said "I love you" over your cell phone? When was the last time you had
some time just to talk with one of your closest friends? Do you even have close
friends? Is hurry a problem in your life?
the Gospel of Mark, Jesus seems to be in a hurry. In one chapter alone, the
word, "immediately" is used over nine different times. In fact, throughout the
Gospel of Mark, it appears that Jesus is on the run through all sorts of events
and relationships. Still, do not make the mistake of assuming Jesus was in a
hurry. He wasn't. For Jesus, there was a difference between hurry and urgency.
Jesus felt urgency for things that were important. He knew His priorities; He
knew why He was on earth; He knew the ministry that He had initiated and how it
was going to change people's lives. He may have sensed urgency about the things
of the Kingdom of God, but He did not hurry through life. He still had time for
deep, personal relationships and life events that led to the changing of human
calls us to a sense of urgency, not hurry. We need to be clear about how God
put us together with special gifts, talents, abilities and how He wants us to
use those abilities to His glory. God calls us to deep relationships that add
value to our lives. There are people, situations, circumstances and events that
urgently need our full and complete attention. To hurry through them will only
contribute to a feeling of futility and meaninglessness.
intentionally strive to be aware of the significance of every moment and every
person God brings across your path. This awareness of urgency can lead us to a
place where God will use us in powerful ways.
Do you suffer from hurry sickness? What does this "illness" do to your life?
What is God calling you to do about it?
What relationships or circumstances need your most urgent attention?
6:25-33; Revelation 1:3; Revelation 2:1-7; Psalm 18
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"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." - Hebrews 11:6
The faith for desperate days.
The Bible is full of such days. Its record is made up of them, its songs are inspired by them, its prophecy is concerned with them, and its revelation has come through them.
The desperate days are the stepping-stones in the path of light. They seem to have been God's opportunity and man's school of wisdom.
There is a story of an Old Testament love feast in Psalm 107, and in every story of deliverance the point of desperation gave God His chance. The "wit's end" of desperation was the beginning of God's power. Recall the promise of seed as the stars of heaven, and as the sands of the sea, to a couple as good as dead. Read again the story of the Red Sea and its deliverance, and of Jordan with its ark standing mid-stream. Study once more the prayers of Asa, Jehoshaphat, and Hezekiah, when they were sore pressed and knew not what to do. Go over the history of Nehemiah, Daniel, Hosea, and Habakkuk. Stand with awe in the darkness of Gethsemane, and linger by the grave in Joseph's garden through those terrible days. Call the witnesses of the early Church, and ask the apostles the story of their desperate days.
Desperation is better than despair.
Faith did not make our desperate days. Its work is to sustain and solve them. The only alternative to a desperate faith is despair, and faith holds on and prevails.
There is no more heroic example of desperate faith than that of the three Hebrew children. The situation was desperate, but they answered bravely, "Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning, fiery furnace; and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up." I like that, "but if not !"
I have only space to mention Gethsemane. Ponder deeply its "Nevertheless." "If it is possible...nevertheless!" Deep darkness had settled upon the soul of our Lord. Trust meant anguish unto blood and darkness to the descent of hell--Nevertheless! Nevertheless!!
Now get your hymn book and sing your favorite hymn of desperate faith. --Rev. S. Chadwick
"When obstacles and trials seem
Like prison walls to be,
I do the little I can do
And leave the rest to Thee.
"And when there seems no chance, no change,
From grief can set me free,
Hope finds its strength in helplessness,
And calmly waits for Thee."
The public domain version of this classic devotional is the unabridged edition of Streams in the Desert.
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Ghost is currently second place in the radio category for the shorty awards, and he has admitted on twitter that he will go out in public (reveal his identity) to accept the award if he wins.
Ghost is currently second place in the radio category for the shorty awards, and he has admitted on twitter that he will go out in public (reveal his identity) to accept the award if he wins.
If it's taken nearly a year to hunt his identity down, Ghost has managed to hide himself really well.
I think at one point they were phoning up bars on 6th Street and asking to speak to him. Apparently they could hear his voice in the background. He was complaining about it on one of the broadcasts a while back.
edit - He says if he wins the Shorty Awards he'll go public.
He's currently in second place.
Boost him to the top guys! We can do this. His hambone ass needs that award
I like to imagine the engineer as some kid with a big yellow construction helmet who has nervous breakdowns when Ghost screams at him.
Wow, talk about some determination. I remember one broadcast I think where an Austin resident threatened to fight him if he went that night to a bar the caller named.
I'm just wondering what he actually looks like. He better bring the engineer to the Shorty awards, that is IF people will vote him up to first place.... Not too far to go!
Has anyone ever called Ghost while pretending to be stereotypically British?
Tub guy has a faux British accent I think. Tzeki is the only brit to ever regularly call up though.
what time in the uk does he come on and also how do you get him to call out your name
10PM to 1AM. Need a twitter account to get a shout out, retweet the first tweet when he says to.
and what bout skype do i have to pay
I haven't heard him call in in a while.
no chat room ffs
I've called in via skype with the name "H. Keller", and surprise, surprise I'll be silent.
Listen to Steamytowel, Grannyboias, or sanduskysplayhouse. That's me
surpise i cant call into skype and i have no skype credit
...so I can take your fucking ca- "AH JESUS SORRY, I'M CURSING LIKE A SAILOR NOW"
im on google talk and hes talking bout sluts....odd
i finally got in
and i was the tonetta dude lol
The chat room sucks anyway. You can't talk on it due to the spam.
I'm on hold right now....
They're calling the FBI with ghost's voice, but it sounded rather fake to me...
I didnt get a chance to go on tonight.......
Tub Guy is using George Takei's voice.
Can you call him on a cell? Just out of curiosity since I ran out of skype minutes.
He went super saiyan after the last call.
I'm in Paltalk with ghost and others, and according to ghost he is a PC gamer and is getting steam soon
Oh Gawd... he is going to have so many friend invites :P
the show is starting
Get out of here Milkylicker.
I still love this guy's show.
You can I believe, but you can also call skype to skype for free. Fills up fast as fuck though and he doesn't take skype callers as much as normal callers.
His voice, my god he's raging over them ulcers.
He's jaded man, I mean he's depreeeeeeeeessed.
holy shit ghost's going berserk
Have you guys voted for him yet? NotSam is catching up.
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Ahhh, I have listened to ghost for like two years now. He sounded awful last night.
No one else seems to have posted it, but voting for shortys just ended and he was in first it seems.


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HELP! Horse Won't Load Onto Trailer! I have a 6 year old arabian horse who will not load. He is an endurance horse but that is a little difficult if he wont get on the trailer. I've tried everything that has come to mind and nothing has worked. He has had a bad experience before but he doesn't seem afarid. Any input would be helpful. |
make what you want easy, what he wants hard, Do you lead him in or send him in ? sending is safer, but some like to be led especially in slant loads. This is one of those things you can never ever give up on. Even if it takes him all day. You have to be able to "send" him places, when I raise my arm and point he goes that way. basically a very short lunge. Start by making him step over logs, tarps wierd stuff, If he doesnt go wack him on the withers, tap tap tap progressivly a bit harder. I imagine that gets annoying and then they will go. You have to get to where you can send him over things. Now go to the trailer and send him in the same way. As long as he is still or moving forward keep up light pressure by clicking or tapping whatever command you are using. If he steps back IMMEDIATELY get in front and back him up hard and fast, GET BACK GET BACK! walk back to the trailer, repeat. Eventually he should load. and each time you do it it will get a bit easier. |
Our app doesn't load easy because he has been in three accidents prior to me getting him. I have had him for eight years now. We use a rump rope on him. He doesn't act like he is scared or show any fear but he is really stubborn to go in. Sometimes he will walk right in and sometimes he won't. We hook a rope to one side of our trailer and then bring a rope right under his rump and ease him forward with it. You want to make sure though if your horse freaks and begins to rear or back really hard to release some pressure on the rope cause they can flip themselves backwards. |
I ride for a few minutes before hand, to get my horse thinking, most of the time he'll walk right on. Does your trailer have a ramp, by any chance? I can't, not ever, get my gelding onto a trailer with a ramp, but he walks right onto one without. |
I second that. Ours do great without a ramp. None of ours really like a ramp. Even our horses that we take trail riding every weekend want to walk onto a ramp. They prefer just to step up and get in verses walking a a ramp. |
We have tried the lunge thing you mentioned Joe4d, but if i get in front of him and back him up he then refuses to go forward. We have also tried the rump rope as a last resort, and he just tried to rear... Our trailer is a two horse straight load woth a ramp. He has had a bad experience with a step-up and we bought this trailer for the ramp. |
I suggest watching the Clinton Anderson DVD on horse trailering. It worked wonders for my Arab gelding. The video actually uses a ramp trailer. |
Has he ever been in a straight load? Can you take the partition out? Some horses are scared of the tight quarters. For teaching it might be beneficial to take it out until he's loading and unloading. I've had horses with trailer trauma, and each one of them has something new to teach me about getting them to load. There's the get their mind working before loading, the rump rope, the grain can, the trail-of-grain, the stand at the back and let them sniff until they get in, and so on and so forth. I've had to use rope halters on horses who wont budge, so it hits the poll more and gives them a better "go" cue. I don't like tieing them in the trailer in one, however. Usually, I lead them up to the trailer casually. If they stop, I keep going and wait for them in the back of the trailer. I let them sniff if they need too, then I ask with an even pull to come forward. With each step, they get a release of pressure on their halter and usually a nibble of grain if they continue to be willing. Then I ask for another step, and another. If they take a step backwards I tell them a firm "NO" and cue to go forward. If a horse is really stubborn I've had to use a rump rope (and have had horses lunge forward on me, not my fav) or have someone standing somewhat behind them with a lunge rope so they can smack the ground with it when they step back. Usually the horse realizes, "Hey, everytime I even lean forward I hear 'good boy' and if I step I get food, when I go back I got crazy back there with the whip." And they give up and come in for me, where they recieve their grain. If they get a foot in, or both front feet, and they want to back out, don't pull on them as that would usually make a horse rear. Let them out and give them a good boy for just trying. If he's really had some trauma, then take it step at a time. A little closer each day. Don't expect them to come all the way in on one day, but don't give up when they're refusing either. |
Is it possible for you to feed your horse in the trailer. I've had excellent success with stubborn loading horses. Feed your horse his dinner in the trailer. Since you have a straight load you probably have a flat deck where their head goes. If you do show your horse you put his food in the trailer and i do this with the horse loose so you'll need to do this in a confined area. Leave the food and walk away. The horse will get hungry enough to go for the grain (it may take awhile at first so be patient). This makes the trailer a more pleasant place to enter. You can start where the food is just in reach then push it back the next time you feed so that the horse will have to get in. This way the horse can get in and out without human pressure it gives them a chance to figure it out on their own. I usually do this with young horses but you can do it with older horses as well. |
Here's a trick to load a horse when other methods fail. Have a lead rope go from the horse into the trailer and out the front. Have someone pull on the rope lightly. Rock the horse side to side so it gets off balanced. To rebalance itself the horse will take a step which should be forward from the pressure on the rope. Rock the horse again to get another step and keep repeating. Posted via Mobile Device |
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The area immediately northeast of Halong Bay is known as Bai Tu Long Bay and is the focus of our special itinerary. Hundreds of islets rising from the clear waters, long sandy beaches beckon, grottoes and lagoons entice the visitor – an area relatively underdeveloped and unpolluted by the tourist trade
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Trong cave – Ha Long bay – Sung Sot cave
The area immediately northeast of Halong Bay is known as Bai Tu Long Bay and is the focus of our special itinerary. Hundreds of islets rising from clear water, long sandy beaches beckon, grottoes and lagoons entice visitors – an area relatively developing and unpolluted by the tourist trade.
Day 1:
7.45 – 8.15
Our bus or private car will pick you up at your hotel.
Arrive at Paloma office, Halong City. Transferred by tender to Paloma Cruise – enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing, check into cabins and begin your cruise.
13.15 – 13.30
Having lunch – delicious Vietnamese set menu (Massage service is available after lunch and thoughout the cruise).
Head to Bai Tu Long Bay, pass the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village.
Visit the Vung Vieng fishing village by local rowing boat (01 hour) or Kayak into the village then return to the vessel for your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming etc.
Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by islets near Hang Trong. Happy Hour (sunset party)
Vietnamese cooking demonstration on boat.
Sumptuous Set-dinner onboard.
Relaxing on your cabin or join the on board activities: film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one free (wine by the bottle excluded)
Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.
Day 2:
Starting your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
Have breakfast in dinning room.
Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot).
Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat.
Upon return to the boat you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
11.30 – 12.00
Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the Paloma Office while waiting for return transportation
Arrive in Hanoi
* Transport 2 ways: Hanoi- Halong-Hanoi
· English speaking guide on board
· Entrance and Sightseeing fees
· Luxury Cruise through Bai Tu Long bay and Halong bay
· All meal on board (3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts)
· Cooking demonstration
· Sunset party
· Kayaking for full 2nd day
· Welcome drink, cold handkerchief
· 2 bottles of mineral water in rooms
· Daily fresh fruit in room
· BBQ lunch on beach
· Tax, service charge
· Insurance on board
· Airfares
· Visa Arrangements
· Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
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Notes: Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
Trong cave – Lan Ha bay –– Van Gia fishing village – Ha Long bay – Sung Sot cave
Halong Bay is a spectacular natural wonder. The dramatic scenery dotted with islets makes this an excellent semi-sheltered, open water location for kayaking. Paloma combines oriental style with contemporary luxury. Together they are the perfect recipe for an enchanting and relaxing holiday. This two night cruise is ideal for the keen novice or experienced kayaker alike.
Have lunch – delicious Vietnamese set menu (Massage service is available after lunch and thoughout the cruise).
Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
Paloma weighs anchor to sail through the bay and pass by several beautiful places such as Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu (Virgin) cave, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc. Early breakfast in the dinning room.
Transfer to Smaller boat for Lan Ha Bay excursion.
Guided kayaking and swimming at Three Peaches beach, a pristine natural beach lapped by the turquoise water.
BBQ lunch is served on beach (depend on the weather).
Continue discovering discovery Toi and Sang Cave (depend on the condition), the most remote point in Lan Ha Bay and bordering the Gulf of Tonkin. Visit its quaint fishing village and lagoon. Possibility of kayaking through an amazing tunnel under a karst mountain (time permitting).
Return to Paloma Cruise.
The vessel cruises back to the bay for second overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy hour (Sunset party).
Sumptuous Seafood Set – dinner onboard.
Day 3:
Have buffet breakfast in dinning room.
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CHL Game Night: 9/25
Submitted by chad on September 25, 2009 - 21:54Not a great night statistically for Lightning prospects.
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CHL Game Night: 9/18
Submitted by chad on September 18, 2009 - 21:38Sointu makes his North American debut ... Zador gets a win in Oshawa's season opener ... Barberio and DeCoste also in action.
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Lightning Return Five Prospects to Juniors
Submitted by timothy on September 15, 2009 - 18:39Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune is reporting that the Tampa Bay Lightning have returned five prospect invitees to the their respective junior squads.
Goaltender Michael Zador was returned to Oshawa (OHL), while forwards Matias Sointu, Alex Hutchings, and Kyle DeCoste were returned to their OHL clubs in Ottawa, Barrie, and Sault Ste. Marie, respectively. Technically, DeCoste never participated in the Lightning training camp, having been excused last weekend due to a death in the family. Hutchings, a 2009 4th round pick, drew praise from Tampa head coach Rick Tocchet who called out Hutchings as being a player he particularly liked. The Lightning also returned defenseman Mark Barberio to Moncton (QMJHL), where he is expected to vie for QMJHL defenseman-of-the-year honors.
Tampa must sign DeCoste and Barberio to NHL contract before June 1, 2010 or face losing their rights to these players.
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Best Draft Since 1998?
Submitted by pete on June 27, 2009 - 13:06It's almost impossible to beat the haul the Lightning got in 1998 (Vincent Lecavalier, Brad Richards, Dimitry Afanasenkov, and Martin Cibak), but I think the Lightning might've just completed their second best draft in team history. They already completed a first in history making a pair of first round picks on night one of the draft with Victor Hedman and Carter Ashton, so they were on their way already.
However, their second and fourth round selections really put this draft over the top. Richard Panik is a big time gamble, but he's going to a very good program in Windsor and will be playing for Bob Boughner. On pure talent, he could be even better than Ashton if you can get his head on straight, and he'll be in the environment in Windsor to facilitate that.
And, we love that Alex Hutchings pick. Absolutely love it. You got a hockey player who can play center or wing. Good skater. Good hockey sense. He can pass. He can shoot. He mucks well for a little guy. He just knows how to play the game. It's shocking he fell into the Lightning's lap in the fourth round, and in getting Hutchings the Lightning completed a very successful first four rounds where they got 4 of the top 48 rated prospects by THN and 4 of the top 60 by Red Line. That's in a deep draft, no less, so they got a lot of quality.
The goaltenders, Zador and Janus, seem like a reaction to Karri Ramo's defection. Zador's got to get playing time, but he was a first rounder in the OHL Priority Draft in 2007, so he's got raw ability. Janus made his name at the WJC's and had decent statistics for Erie this season. Because Janus was an overager, he'll probably only have one more year in junior. Zador probably gets two. You're just wishing and hoping one of them develops the way Ramo did when the Lightning took a sixth rounder on him out of Lahti.
I have a feeling the Lightning got some value out of that Gotovets pick. I'm guessing if his name was Johnson or Wilson, he might've gone a couple of rounds sooner, but teams are terrified of the KHL poaching their players. Yes, there's a danger if Gotovets develops he could be poached by Dynamo Minsk, but he's already taken the step of coming over to Shattuck and he already speaks pretty flawless English. I don't think you make that commitment and go to an Ivy League school like Cornell only to turn back around and go back to Belarus, and I have yet to hear about anything glaringly wrong with his game other than the fact he's pretty skinny. He'll be a darkhorse to watch over the next few years.
The only regret is that the Lightning didn't find a way to get an offensive defenseman or two into the system. That'll be something they'll need to look at next year, and they'll certainly continue to try to flesh out their forward depth. Getting Ashton, Panik, and Hutchings was a whale of a start, though. Very good draft. I suspect they get at least three NHL players out of this group.
Evidently, Janus would've gone to Russia to play in the KHL if he hadn't been drafted, and he wants to play pro this season and not go back to junior. That's an interesting problem for a Lightning organization that has Riku Helenius and Dustin Tokarski all but inked into the lineup in Norfolk next season.
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Submitted by timothy on June 27, 2009 - 11:33Basics
Draft Info
Scouting Report
Lightning Directory of Amateur Scouting Jim Hammett: "Zador is positionally steady, almost like table-top hockey. He moves back and forth."
Season | Team | League | GP | GAA | SVS% | Playoffs | GP | GAA | SVS% | |
2007-2008 | Petrolia Jets | WOHL | 17 | 7.98 | .883 | | | ||||
London Knights | OHL | 1 | 9.00 | .727 | | | |||||
Canada Ontario U17 | WHC-17 | 5 | 2.40 | .895 | | | |||||
2008-2009 | London Knights | OHL | 10 | 3.64 | .888 | | | ||||
Oshawa Generals | OHL | 18 | 3.65 | .901 | | | |||||
Canada U18 | WJC-18 | 6 | 2.42 | .931 | | | |||||
2009-2010 | Oshawa Generals | OHL | 49 | 4.15 | .884 | | | ||||
2010-2011 | Oshawa Generals | OHL | 18 | 3.36 | .879 | | | ||||
Owen Sound Attack | OHL | 13 | 3.06 | .900 | | | Playoffs | 7 | 2.13 | .929 | |
Owen Sound Attack | M-Cup | 0 | - | - | | |
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Do you have bookshelves full of new or gently-used paperbacks, hardbacks, VHS movies or magazines and do not know what to do with them? The Friends of the South Houston Library will gladly accept your donations! For questions or more information please call the branch at 713-941-2385. All proceeds from donations benefit future library programs at the South Houston Library.
Hey everyone! Come join us at the Aldine Branch Library this Saturday October 24th, 2015 from 11 am - 12 pm to listen to the adventures of crayons and how they made their way home! After the reading, all children will participate in an art-making activity inspired by the book. The Aldine ISD Curriculum & Instruction Department will be on site to read, facilitate, and monitor this session. The first 60 children in attendance will receive their very own copy of The Day the Crayons Came Home for their personal libraries. Don't miss out!
The Aldine Library is teaming up with Greenspoint Barber College to offer FREE haircuts once a month. There's just one catch: kids have to read a story while they get their haircuts. For more information about the Book-a-Haircut program, including dates & times, see the information desk.
A 1979 copy of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby came home to Stratford this week. It arrived via mail with this letter enclosed:
Come one, come all to High Meadows library for our yearly Book Sale! Find discounted books by your favorite authors. We will have paperback and hardcover books that include fiction and non-fiction. We will also be having DVD's, VHS, and some special items for purchase. Make your way to our book sale on Thursday November 7, 2013 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Don't miss out on some great deals, see you here!
In just a few days we will be enjoying the day called Thanksgiving. To many it's a time of meeting with family, friends and plenty of eating. But have you really taken the time to explore the beginning of Thanksgiving? Come to the Library and check out this book called 1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving a book by Chatherine O'Neill Grace and Margaret M. Bruchac..This book has a good spin on the subject. If you wish you can find this in our catalog @www.hcpl.net.
The Aldine Library had a special guest on the afternoon of Friday, October 5th. State Representative Armando Walle stopped by to visit with staff including HCPL director Ms. Rhoda Goldberg and Aldine branch manager Clara Maynard. Representative Walle toured the building and presented the branch with a signed copy of Armadillo Rodeo by Jan Brett.
Are you tired of spending a bundle on books at the bookstore and want a good read for a great price? Well, look no more. Mark your calenders for Saturday August 25th at 10am in the Northwest library meeting room, where Friends of the Library will be hosting their wonderful book sale just for you! Find great picks on movies, music, magazines, special items, and of course, who can forget the books. Purchases you make will be used to support the library and all programs we have during the year. Isn't it great, you buy great books at a bargain price and at the same time you are helping to support your public library. Sale ends at 4pm so add this event to your to do list so you don't miss out. See you there!


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One picture does indeed say a lot, doesn't it?Looks so peaceful that I want to be there!
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This review is from: ASUS Eee PC 1015PN-PU27-BU Blue Intel Atom N570(1.66GHz) Dual Core 10.1" WSVGA 1GB Memory 250GB HDD Netbook
Pros: - N570 CPU the fastest in a 10" platform
- ION 2 GPU runs 720p flash video [youtube] flawlessly and 1080p well
- The color is acutally quite attractive, despite pictures not being available
- Runs aero glass on Win 7 pro
Cons: - WSVGA is too small (Acer has a 1280 x 720 screen in a 10" model)
- 1 GB of ram cripples this system. With Windows 7 usage is constantly between 500 and 850 mb
- Win 7 starter is a joke
- only accepts 1 2GB DIMM
- DIMM must have no more than 8 memory chips total (4 per side) for computer to boot - 16 is common
- Touchpad is far too sensitive for someone with adult sized hands...I recommend turning off double tap to click
Other Thoughts: This CPU/CPU combo has what is takes to run pretty much anything you can throw at it (within reason), which is more than can be said for single core atom solutions sans discrete card. I would have preferred an AMD solution, but the CPU side of the C-50 is just a little too weak for Windows 7 (IMO and with the way I use netbooks). The C-60 should make things a lot more competitive.
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Graphics (ION 2, 8 Cuda cores) - 3.4
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Pros: Six solid cores for long-term performance. Turbocore is an acceptable approximation of TurboBoost.
Black edition hexcore for $200.
Cons: Not much overclocking headroom. Power consumption is high compared to latest Intel offerings. Based on aging architecture.
Other Thoughts: Was able to get a stable overclock at 3.8 GHz on stock cooler. Failed prime 95 on one core at 4.0, even with stock voltage stepped up by .075 volts. 3.8 was loud with stock fan so I set it to 3.6 and turned turbocore on and set the target to 4. Seems to be running well. Temps don't go above 47 C in prime 95 at 3.6 and are similar at 3.8. Saw 53 at 4 GHz.
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Cons: BIOS doesn't allow half-steps for multiplier overclocking. You get x17, x18, x19, etc...but no x17.5, x18.5. You can do half-steps for Turbo-core, however.
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Best Swing-out Tire carrier
Just wanted some opinions of what brand of bumper/tire carrier you have had good luck with? I don't want the cheap rattle traps, but also don't necessarily want to spend over a grand either. Granite, i know you usually get what you pay for. I've noticed some good prices on the Rampage rear bumper tire carrier for about 560.00 and wondered if anyone has this one or has heard any pro's or con's on it?
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Maybe not the answer you are looking for-My experience is with Rugged Ridge-not the cheapest not the fanciest. On the back of the Jeep almost 4years now. Still no rattle-but have to "adjust" the hinge on the swing out part a couple times a year. Also noticed need to clean of some surface rust and rattle can it this spring. For the less than $400 I paid including shipping- very satisfied.
Tough to find a good rear tire carrier. I have an older version of Mountain Offroad http://www.mountainoffroad.com/ rear tire carrier. Solid as a rock, no rattle, moves smoothly as it has some large bearings on the spindle. Had it on for almost 4 years now. Their new one opens with the tailgate, a feature I am very jealous of!
That said its about at a grand. |
I have yet to see a bumper mounted spare tire carrier that I would mount on my TJ. The swing-out spare tire carrier that I have installed on both of my two jeeps was made by Offroad-Fabricators located in Arizona.
Their design puts the entire load onto the roll bar mount bases via heavy duty hidden mounts that bolt to the rollbar bases. Which also means that you can use any rear bumper you like. Or stay with the factory rear bumper. After 10 years of use on my first jeep, carrying two 5 gallon jerry cans too, it never sagged, squeaked, or rattled. It is such a good design, that Savvy Offoad is now carrying it at a discounted price. Savvy Offroad It is available in two styles, one that carries two 5 gallon jerry cans, the other that does not. Both are set up to carry a Hi-lift jack. |
I went with the Rock Hard and I've been pleased with it. Very solid, no rattles after 3 years and a bunch of trail runs. Had all the stuff I wanted, CB antenna mount, HiLift, Mount, 2" receiver with safety chain holes, D ring mounts, and offers a basket, Jerry can holeders, etc to add on if I end up doing a long trip in the future.
You won't be disappointed if you buy a Rockhard.
They aren't cheap, but they are sure worth the money. Excellent product, good and strong by a company that backs their products. http://www.rockhard4x4parts.com/imag...EAR/055_55.jpg Mine is a Rockhard "clone" of sorts and I am very pleased with it. |
Warn it's that simple
I have the Rockhard on my 02. It is built solid and no rattles so far.
I have both the front and rear rampage bumpers and like them alot. No rattles or rust and my 33" spare is nice and snug.
How does the warn one do ? Any rattle ?
I have the rampage rear recovery bumper with tire swing. I also have the lights mounted in the bumper that goes with it.
Check it out on amazon. FREE SHIPPING & NO SALES TAX I love it |
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Just re-read the post. everyone thinks theirs is the best....have fun picking one:)
OKTJ has it right.
You'll get as many opinions as there are products out there. What you need to do is get out there and look at them. Hands on and talk to folks that have them and see which features you want in one. Is it sturdy? Ease of operation? Can you mount accessories to it? (gas cans, racks etc) Warranty? Customer service? I think the most important thing for me is one handed operation to open it and I like that it has a keeper that holds it open. To close it from the locked open position does require two hands. One to release the keeper, the other to move the carrier. |
I had a bumper mounted tire carrier I made, it worked pretty well...but I sold it because I could never get the darn thing to not rattle against the tailgate...and I fabbed all sorts of stuff. |
I second the vote for Hanson. Although pricey, their rear bumper/square tire carrier is solid, good-looking and has lots of features--including a locking "hold-open" and integrated mounts for a Hi-Lift + CB antenna. You can also add Hanson's cargo packages (also pricey) in a variety of different configurations which can pretty much double your cargo capacity if you go big enough.
The only drawback (aside from the price) is that the installation instructions are awful. From what I read on another thread, Hanson has even admitted as much. They are nothing you can't ultimately figure out but plan on spending most of the day on this project (the installation time estimates provided on a certain retailer's website are pure fantasy). Having someone with small hands available to assist wouldn't hurt, either. |
I am on the market for one also,and its pretty daunting trying to pick one.So far Im leaning towards the Garvin Industries one,mainly because I have their Wilderness Expedition roof rack and I just sent it back to them after owning it for 5 years and it needed to refinishing due to some surface rust.For me a company that stands by their product is always worth the premium price. Just my $0.02.
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I couldn't post pics of the OR-Fab carrier yesterday, here's a couple...
http://www.orfab.com/images/medium/85201_m.jpg The two brackets on the sides are the hidden brackets that support the weight of the carrier from the rollbars. The center bracket is for the driver's side of the tailgate opening. It doesn't get any stronger than supporting everything from the rollbar mounts. This shows it on a JK but it's the same on a TJ. http://www.orfab.com/images/medium/85207_m.jpg The last pic shows it on my previous TJ. That tan colored jerry can is for water. I had a red jerry can on the other side for gasoline. As mentioned above, I've yet to see a bumper mounted carrier that was even close to being as strong. Bumper mounted carriers rely on one main mount plus one more for a total of two supports, the OR-Fab has two primary mounts plus one more for a total of three supports. With discounts, it's probably now available for probably under $500. Another version that doesn't carry the two jerry cans is a bit less and is more compact. Here's a link to OR-Fab... http://www.orfab.com/applications.ph...Can&Active=Yes |
I second Jerry's recommendation for the OR-Fab carrier. I have the same one (the no gas can version) and am very happy with it. Solid and not rattles.
As mentioned several times above, it bolts to hidden brackets that are bolted to the rear rollbar bases. It doesn't use the bumper at all, and it doesn't bolt to the rear tailgate brackets or hinges. You don't even need a bumper to be installed for the OR-Fab carrier.
i have the warn bumper and tire carrier. i dunno how long it has been on for but it needs to be resurfaced. it does not rattle and im pleased with it
I thought about the OR-Fab, too--it looks great--but I had safety concerns about location of the gerry cans (being between the spare tire and tailgate). Are they up high enough to not get pinched in a collision from the rear? If not, that would seem to be huge danger.
I have a warn bumper and tire carrier combo. My complaints with it have been : the swing out tire carrier sags. The grease fitting for the tire carrier never would work. I had to remove it to grease it. My vertical tube of the tire carrier filled with water, froze in the winter, and cracked the tube. The top plastic cap wasn't seated correctly due to a wider tire pressing against it when bolted on the carrier. This should have been corrected by me to prevent the cracked tube, but I didn't notice the cap not being seated. A drain hole would also have helped.
I'm planning on replacing with the orfab soon. |
If that still makes you nervous, OR-Fab also makes it in a shorter more compact version that does not carry jerry cans like I described above. |
I have a Hanson rear bumper square tire carrier and yes I think its the best no rattles at all very solid I would have no problem pulling a trailer or boat. It comes with 4 stiffening brackets that are installed behind the tub and frame. Good to know because most rear Jeep bumper manufactures tell you not to pull a trailer with them. It doesn't swing very easy. Hanson says they designed it that way bc of the amount of weight that can be mounted on it. And I agree just my 37 is a lot of weight. I think ARB is the only one that actually has a tow rating. Its also one of my favorite bumper/tire carriers and is about $1100. That is a hard install. I like the Body Armor tire carriers. The latch that locks it down to the rear bumper is perfect and simple no rattles. Its also about $1000. Rock Hard and Or-fab are very cool and well made also. I had a Warn on my last Jeep that seemed to rattle by design but I like the price and powder coat. Smittybilt rattles as bad and has poor powder coat. Hope that helps you out take some pictures of the install and post them I'd love to see what you decide to go with.
Jerry, that OR-Fab tire carrier is pretty slick. I had never seen this before, but I like the fact that you can use any bumper. Seems pretty solid. Dang, I wish I had $500. |
I've been looking for a good tire carrier as well. I was doing some searching on ebay and ran across these by Rob with TheDirtWorx. TheDirtworx items - Get great deals on Category 1, Category 2 items on eBay Stores!
His quote to me for a bumper with a Hi-Lift carrier and CB antenna tab was $380 plus $59 shipping. Awesome price. I've heard nothing but good comments about his work. The only potential hangup is he ships the product bare metal. Meaning you will have to apply the finish of your choice. |
I had the Hanson kit on my '06 LJ. Fantastic product. I sell those, Rampage (free shipping over $50), Rock Hard, and Poison Spyder, and others. Let me know if I can help. The Hanson and Pure Jeep kits are seriously nice. Rock Hard is equally as well built and more affordable.
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Recent arbitrary arrests of prominent human rights lawyer, Beatrice Mtetwa and senior officials of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), coupled with sporadic attacks on civilians and civil society by the state, have been interpreted by some including the MDC leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, as the last kicks of a dying horse. High-profile lawyer, Lovemore Madhuku, who heads the National Constitutional Assembly (NCA), an omnipotent civic organisation when it comes to constitutional and democracy matters in Zimbabwe, also echoed the same sentiments – explaining such behaviour as indicative that ZANU-PF was panicking that it might lose the elections.
Lost amongst all this are two unmistakable facts: first, violence and intimidation of civilians is part of the party's electoral strategy. Second, ZANU–PF has been the subject of such predictions before, and to date they have been proved wrong. Indeed, in the run–up to the 2002 and 2008 elections, with mounting national debt, food shortages, disease outbreaks, rampant unemployment, and high levels of inflation, many wrote off the party. However, ZANU–PF has proved to be a survivor, and is currently calling the shots in a shaky coalition government with the two MDC formations.
Why Has the Party Stayed in Power for So Long?
There is no doubt that ZANU–PF has depended on heavily managed and scripted elections to retain power. Alongside manipulation of elections, intimidation and violence have also been at the heart of this strategy. Indeed, a cursory look at the post-independence elections shows that these have been characterised by violence. In the run–up to the 1985 parliamentary elections, ZANU–PF government unleashed the infamous Gukurahundi against the supporters of ZAPU-PF, resulting in the deaths of thousands.
In 1990, Zimbabwe Unity Movement (ZUM), a party that provided a formidable challenge, faced widespread intimidation and violence. In the 1996 elections, the two main opposition parties, Abel Muzorewa's United Parties (UP) and Ndabaningi Sithole's Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU-Ndonga), withdrew from the elections citing irregularities and intimidation of their supporters. When the MDC emerged in 1999 and seemed to have a genuine chance of unseating ZANU-PF, President Mugabe's party again resorted to physical force. Even today the use of coercion and the threat of violence remain critical for ZANU–PF's strategy, and it should not come as a surprise if this year's elections are shrouded in violence, intimidation and repression.
The party has also been aided by an unequal political playing field. For example, the media in Zimbabwe has always been muzzled. There are very few privately–owned newspapers and radio stations. This has meant that public information remains under the firm grip of ZANU–PF, which uses state–owned media to manipulate public opinion in its favour while using hate speech and other undermining language against the opposition.
Repressive laws such as the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Public Order and Security Act (POSA), and the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act have been used to severely curtail basic rights through vague defamation clauses, and draconian penalties. Indeed, ZANU–PF treats an unequal political playing field as something that cannot be changed. For example, to date, they have showed total disregard to calls by the opposition, civil society, regional bodies such as the African Union and the international community to change it so that other political players have room to manoeuvre.
ZANU–PF has had an overwhelming share of Zimbabwe's most talented politicians including figures such as Patrick Chinamasa, Jonathan Moyo, and Herbert Murerwa. This vanguard of elite politicians, who masterminded the party's stranglehold on Zimbabwean politics since the 1980s are not only street smart and tough, intelligent and well read, they are also ruthless. Most crucially, they have perfected the art of staying in power. It is this obsession with power that blinds them to any regard for competitive politics, and which also explains the party's aversion to democracy.
President Mugabe's party also has an ideology that appears to resonate with a staunchly anti-Western and nationalistic section of Zimbabwean society. Indeed, it could be argued that ZANU-PF is a political party that has a "˜permanent' support base of mostly rural area peasants that have consistently voted for them since independence. Though the MDC has started to make some inroads, historically, it has been difficult for the opposition to claim significant support from this group. ZANU–PF has not only managed to secure support from this group through nationalist ideology, but it has also used propaganda. For example, it has repeatedly played the fear card of a return to "˜white rule' via the MDC, portraying the opposition as conniving with foreigners to steal Zimbabwe's riches.
One of the less remarked upon reasons for ZANU–PF's long stay in power is its interpretation and reinterpretation of history. President Mugabe's party understands the power of "˜useful history' – the application of it as a propaganda tool, and as a social and political organising force that can help shape national identity. ZANU-PF0- has manufactured and popularised many histories in order to justify both its policies such as land reform and indigenisation and also the party's repressive rule.
History has also been used to reinforce the centrality of ZANU–PF in Zimbabwean politics and also the eternal nature of the "˜revolutionary party' versus the ephemeral nature of other parties that have come and gone. While President Muagbe's own interpretations of national history might be difficult for non–Zimbabweans to appreciate, they do resonate with certain sections of Zimbabwean society.
Elite cohesion
ZANU–PF's greatest strength has, however, been its elite's cohesion. Indeed, there would be genuine grounds for optimism for the opposition if the party was to split or a significant number of party stalwarts were to leave. The unity of the party is the best barometer for ZANU–PF staying in power, and no strategy can seriously purport to have the ability to unseat it from if it does not consider undermining its unity.
What explains this high party elite cohesion? First, is what might be called "˜corrupt law practice.' This "˜colapractice' (a portmanteau of words "˜corrupt law practice') system is simple; in return for elites' loyalty to the party, the government tolerates corrupt activities by its party officials. However, the government closely documents this corruption, building evidence that can be used against elite officials, particularly those that the party cannot afford to leave or join other parties. If any of these party members undermine party cohesion by, for example, threatening to form a breakaway or join a rival party, compromising information is passed to the legal system led by a partisan attorney general. The disobedient party member either faces prison, full–scale seizure of their wealth or both. ZANU–PF has turned this strategy against a number of party elites such as James Makamba, Chris Kuruneri, Philip Chiyangwa amongst many.
The very nature of ZANU–PF's corrupt political culture has also ensured its survival. The party is dominated by wealthy individuals who have mines, vast tracts of land and who also own or control local banks. Together, these individuals practice a distinctive form of patronage politics that has also been used to maintain the party's unity. Public offices are often used by its elites to gain access to state resources, which are then shared amongst party elites to retain their loyalty to the party. The resources are also used to lure talented members of the intelligentsia and powerful civil society leaders to the party.
The West, by publicly backing the opposition MDC, maybe have done an injustice to the very democratic ideals that they seek. Indeed, they have been an asset to President Mugabe in terms of boosting his core supporters' hostility towards perceived attempts to micro–manage Zimbabwean politics. Washington and Brussels' missteps afforded ZANU-PF the perfect invitation to take on the MDC as a front for neo–imperialism. In addition, their relentless criticism and lack of engagement with President Mugabe's party gave endless fodder for stoking nationalism and anti–Western rhetoric.
ZANU–PF's Succession Problems
Is an attempt to unseat ZANU–PF from power a case of pushing water uphill? No: once Mugabe is gone, all bets are off. The 89 year old's presence has neutered any potential split in the party. The octagenerian leader will either expire or resign before the end of the first term (should he win the upcoming elections). Indeed, the fact that ZANU–PF fought so hard for a provision in the new constitution which says that should a president retire or fail to continue in office for any reason, there would be no fresh elections, but the governing political party would choose whom to thrust to the top post. This is the clearest indication yet that President Mugabe intends to hand over power to one of the party members. Rumour has it that power struggles within the party have already started in earnest. But who are the contenders?
The choice of successor, if left to Mugabe, will certainly be someone capable of preserving party unity and also determined to carry forward his policies (land reform and economic indigenisation). The man who appears to fit the bill is Emerson Mnangagwa, who has long been regarded as the President's blue eyed boy. Having been minister of Justice and Security, he is not only an experienced administrator, but probably more than anyone else, has helped build and maintain Mugabe's post–independence political order.
However, worryingly, not only does Mnangagwa lack the charisma of his mentor, he also combines the worst instincts of narrowly focused patronage with a ruthless authoritarian temperament. He is rumoured to be one of the country's richest people, and has been accused of being the man behind the Gukuruhundi atrocities committed against civilians in the Matabeleland in the 1980s. In addition, the succession of Mnangagwa will be of the same generation. Indeed, having been in the cabinet since 1980, Mnangagwa exudes an atmosphere of elderly exhaustion.
The other contender is the current Vice President, Joyce Mujuru. However, with the death of her husband, who was known as a King maker in ZANU–PF's internal politics, Mujuru's faction has been gravely weakened.
A surprise entry in to the battle has been the emergence of Saviour Kasukuwere, the young and energetic minister of Youth, Indigenisation and Empowerment who has been the point man in President Mugabe's drive to "˜indigenise' foreign-owned companies. The burley, former intelligence officer is by far the underdog. Kasukuwere's faction is made mainly of young apparatchiks languishing in the wilderness, emerging on the national scene might prove difficult. His camp lacks the patronage networks of the traditional factions of Mnangagwa and Mujuru that draw party big–wigs and turn out the vote.
Some believe that if President Mugabe were to lose the election the security chiefs (who have a symbiotic relationship with ZANU–PF) will take over. This is unlikely for two reasons: First, the army is very much aware that its stock in public image is extremely poor. Despite explicit threats, I doubt if they have the stomach for experimenting with actual governance. Second, the army will also struggle to project legitimacy across Africa. Diplomatic assault by international leaders, particularly from SADC, would be too much for them to withstand.
What will ZANU–PF do if it loses?
Having been encouraged by the peaceful referendum vote, many are beginning to see a scenario where ZANU–PF voluntarily hands over power in the event of its defeat. This is a reckless assumption. Past elections have shown that the party distinctly hostile to competitive politics, and as such, it would be naive to think that ZANU–PF is conducting elections out of goodwill, with the ultimate intention of handing over power to the opposition.
The Justice Minister, Patrick Chinamasa, who is considered one of the brains behind the party's strategisation, channelled ZANU–PF sentiments when he was recently asked on BBC's Hard Talk programme if the party was prepared to voluntarily surrender power if it were to lose the elections. Chinamasa's response was that he would campaign for ZANU–PF to win, and did not see his party losing. Such Polyanna intransigence not only reflects ZANU–PF's resolve not to give up power, but to retain it at all costs.
Simukai Tinhu recently graduated from the University of Cambridge with an Mphil in African Studies.


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Like the rest of real America, I sat down last night to watch the new TLC show Abby & Brittany, a whimsical peek into the lives of the famous 22-year-old conjoined twins, Abby and Brittany Hensel, who are just trying to live normal lives. For years, the girls fascinated me and last night's two-episode premiere only fanned the flames of curiosity.
While I originally thought my brain exhausted all the possible questions I could have for these twins, I now have so many more. And that makes me feel guilty because I know that the reason that these women keep letting camera crews into their lives is to stop the stares and the pointing and the questions.
But I can't help the fact that my brain goes to the dark places it goes. Short of getting shock therapy, I don't know how to not care about people I see on my TV screen. Sorry I'm only partially sorry for stalking everyone ever featured on a reality show.
With that said, now that Abby and Brittany Hensel opened the door into their adult lives, I'm going to walk right in and ask away.
So bear with me as I offend a lot of people.
The show starts with Abby and Brittany preparing for their 22nd birthday party in college. Yes, college! The women attended Bethel College in Minnesota and successfully graduated in spring 2012. But before they walked across the stage (did they walk twice? Or just once?), they partied the night away at the birthday party their friends threw them.
Back in my college days, we drank at birthday parties. Sometimes heavily. But this party looked dry. Was it for the cameras or for real? Either way, it made me wonder how they drink — and more importantly, how they deal with hangovers. If Brittany drinks one night and Abby doesn't, do they both still get drunk? Could Abby be her sister's designated driver in this made-up scenario? Since they have two stomachs, do they each get individual hangovers.
Or does Abby get totally screwed if Brittany gets wasted one night and she doesn't? Even worse to contemplate, what if Brittany has to throw up after a long night of partying and Abby doesn't. Does she get sick watching her conjoined twin throw up? Does she hold her hair back? Or does she just whisper horribly mean things into Abby's ear about her inability to say no to jello shots?
Do you see how this works? One question just turns into ten more questions. In fact, I'll go as far as to say I'm the Octomom of questions today. (Does that metaphor work or am I pushing it?)
Not only does the party make me think about drinking, but it also makes me think about sex. I know, totally taboo, but stay with me here. How does it work? What if they don't like the same guy? What if a guy only likes one of them? Does only one have to be on the pill? If Abby got pregnant from a guy Abby likes, would the baby be Abby's? Or would the baby always be both of their child since this made-up baby grows in their shared uterus? Since attraction's as mental as it is physical, could one orgasm and one not?
These are all valid questions that a stranger shouldn't be asking them. So once again, my apologies Abby and Brittany. But if it's any kind of consolation prize for my rude intrusion on your privacy, rest assured that your new show led to you both surpassing the Olsen Twins as my favorite twins in the media. As always, the other twins from Full House remain in last place. That's what happens when you go MIA.


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The article about Women Armed and Ready focused on the availability of training in firearms use. Such training and even ownership of a firearm may be prudent, but the actual carrying of a firearm probably is not. Research at the University of Pennsylvania discloses that, for 2012, among the total number of victims of firearm violence, the incidence of such violence was four and a half times as high among victims who themselves were carrying a firearm.
Be warned.
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it's pretty bad
it's pretty bad
Agreed, the only reason I played that game the whole way through was because it was "Duke Nukem Forever". It was very boring.
It's still $80 in my local shitty games shop
Please, I think you'd know by now if I was Mayhem
although I do love LA Noire...
i'd say it is.
eh i guess it's just a matter of opinion.
Hey guys! What's up?
With all of my valuables gone, it's kind of hard to trade for items I want... which happen to somewhat expensive. I only want a strange pyro setup and a strange scout setup. I wasted purty much everything for a Strange Reserve Shooter which was only 2 rec... ;_;
my penis
If my Internet wasn't too slow I would stream some old-school games like Duke Nukem 3D. I guess I will have to find another way to call the attention.
Would any of you handsome gentlemen like to purchase any of these hats for 1.66 refined?
Your avatar needs a red laser on it.
If you did end up streaming i'd watch it.
Duke Nukem 3D is fun.
An admin of the server I'm currently on randomly gave me a Strange Loch-N-Load, Strange Dead Ringer and a Strange Southern Hospitality because I have been on the server for a while.
I got a problem.
Everyone now and then my game freezes then a black bar appears at the corner of my screen. I can hear sound from my character and from the game but I can see anything.
Anyone know what this is?
Have you tried defraging and/or checking the integrity of TF2's cache? Have you installed any mods lately? Have you got a desktop toolbar?
Its nice being nice :3:
No, yes, and no.
Head to the Properties section of TF2 and try both of those. It takes a little while, but it may help.
Also consider moving some of your mods to a separate folder if the problem persists, as it may be caused by one of those (That dragon flamethrower in the emporium from a while back used to caused my game to crash).
For some reason my internet is fucked, but only on my laptop, so it's not my router. I tried some shot, rebooting, nothing worked. Oh well, looks like in posting from my iPod until I fix it
The only mods I have are just retextures and such. They don't really affect my game.
I'll try those methods and see if my game improves.
Alright, best of luck.
So I tried a second time at creating burn-scars for my character on Fable: The Lost Chapters.
Quite fond of it, myself.
Oh yeah, it kinda sucks being banned from TF2r. Fucking rule 7.
Anyone else ever gotten that feel before?
Damn, then I'm the 1%.
i would do ban appeals but i can barely load anything and i don't know why and i don't even know if this post will go through
I already did. It's been about 4 weeks and nothing has been said from the Admin / Owner.
I don't even think they look at the ban appeals.
(Shadiko is a tf2r moderator)
Finally got a new phone.
What kind?
but hes right, none of the admins look at the ban appeals unless they're linked to them
i mean reag or miz
Traded a Minecraft code (that I got from Notch's wedding) for those V. Killing Floor items, Ellis' cap, and a pot.
Samsung Galaxy S2.
I wanted some other phone but this woman told me it was good.
It is, I have it.
I got myself a Nokia e5. It's no android, and not as fancy as other phones, but it's stable, well built, and can play NES games. Which is fucking awesome
I just got my PS3 controller working on my PC. I might play cavestory and stream it~ Seeing as its my first time playing it.
Does that mean I have to link mine to you? I want to host an extremely late birthday raffle already.


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EXETER — New Hampshire Governor-elect Maggie Hassan will attend a reception in her honor at Exeter Town Hall this evening.
According to a member of Hassan's campaign team, the Exeter Democrat will be on hand at a function organized by friends from 7-9 p.m. The event is open to the public, and refreshments will be served.
Hassan beat Republican Ovide Lamontagne in last Tuesday's election. She is in the process of setting up a transition team for her administration. She met with Gov. John Lynch last week to discuss the process. Hassan said she was thrilled to have Lynch's support and help.
Lynch is retiring after eight years in office.
On the national political landscape, New Hampshire's election results have caught attention because the state will send the country's first all-female delegation to Congress.
Hassan's victory on Tuesday has also generated a stir because she will now become the sole female Democratic governor in the country.
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Was it taken out? I tried looking for it but i can't seem to find that option.
Took a long break from UR and i can't seem to find stuff anymore ):
What I reckon, u can change it under your profile settnings.
Yea i checked, but it seems like they took it out. Just confirming if its still there if anyone knows? (:
NVM found it. Omg it was the smallest tool bar in the preference menu. Thanks (:


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ASTORIA — Police said they arrested an 18-year-old man after they spotted him driving his vehicle without a seat belt, and saw a child who was not buckled in.
The defendant, charged with forgery and driving without a seat belt, was pulled over on Astoria Boulevard after police saw him driving without wearing a seat belt, police said. There was also a child riding in the back seat who was not wearing a safety belt, police said. The defendant also allegedly produced a forged drivers license, police said.
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