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Sunday, July 04, 2010
Thing #473 That's Awesome About My House
I love the 4th of July. I love not having to deal with humanity on the 4th of July. Next year I'm totally having a party on the 4th of July.
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- Dr. Crazy said...
And I and all my neighbors on my street applauded at the end of the town fireworks. Applauded, though we were just people on our lawns. AWESOME.
- Belle said...
So wait. You sat on your awesome front porch, with a cold beverage, and watched the fireworks? With your own bathroom and bev center right there?
Wow. Just... wow. - 4:05 AM
- physioprof said...
What kind of America-hating commie terrorist freak town shoots off its fireworks on july motherfucking third??????
- Dr. Crazy said...
Well, I do believe that there are couple of potential reasons for them doing the 4th stuff on the third, but I'm just guessing:
1) They picked the third so as not to interfere with the Lord's day.
2) Every community around here makes a huge deal out of the Independence Day holiday, and I wonder whether there's some sort of negotiations that happen so that not everybody does their stuff on the same day? (Sort of like how in some weird places they do trick or treating not on halloween?) - 12:00 PM
- physioprof said...
Why does your town hate America?
- Dame Eleanor Hull said...
Fireworks are expensive. You get a lot more bang for your buck if you go for the 3rd or the 5th. Also, if you're a small town near a big city, you're competing for fireworks technicians with the big city, who can pay more. It all comes down to money. What could be more American than that?
- Doctor Pion said...
I'm glad to live in a state where it is legal to sell fireworks, including ones that are illegal to use in this state! (Yes, I promise to set them off in another state ... where they are also illegal.) There is something quintessentially American about that sort of system, and it really isn't the 4th until you hear illegal fireworks go off.
Where I live, the Big City does its big show on the 4th no matter what (and we can watch it from a friend's house that also features its own private display), but one small town did theirs on the 3rd so it (and the parade) didn't have to compete.
Then there is the bar that did theirs on Saturday because Sunday isn't quite so good for liquor sales. - 1:51 PM


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Atria Books will publish Janet Mock's memoir, Fish Food. According to Publishers Weekly: The memoir will offer the first personal account of a person who transitioned at a young age; it will also be the first book on the subject from someone of color (Mock is half Hawaiian and half African-American).
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I don't care about winning and losing, but I do care about fairness. I think a lot of this drama would be completely eradicated if people simply followed the code.
Oh, I try to ignore things outside of my control (aka drama), but how about handling your own emotions? B/c that's the most interesting part, at least for me.
It all starts in junior tennis. Just go to any tournament and you will see the same things. Very sad state of affairs. It's really up to the parents to correct this from the start and tell them there's much more than winning/losing matches. They completely miss the point of tennis.
Found it: "The second serve hurts recreational players more than any other stroke in the game" ____________________________________________________ 1. Second Serve: The second serve hurts recreational players more than any other stroke in the game. Often they can hit a good first serve, one that wins them easy points or at least gives them time to set up for the next shot. And then the second serve comes, slowly over the net, waiting to be destroyed. The further away from the professional ranks you get, the bigger the gap between the first and second serve. The No. 1 thing you can do to improve your game is to close that gap. It won't be easy, and it will take not only a lot of practice, but a lot of frustration and disappointment during matches. It's one thing to improve your second serve on the practice court, and another to have the confidence to hit it during a match. It will be worth the investment, though. These two drills will get you going in the right direction. ------------------------------------------------------------------ http://tennisopolis.com/forum/topic...op-10-tips-from-tennis-com?xg_source=activity
I leave my emotions at the gate. And I play by the rules. I hold my opponent to the rules, and I expect to be held to the rules. End of story.
I've ran across some that are just Aholes whether they are on or off the court. They are miserable and they are there to make you miserable. These are the ones that do things like won't warmup in a proper manner...hitting screaming winner forehands...drop shots...things of that nature...basically trying to win the warmup. Then you have the drill sargeant type. Everything is straight up and down by the rules....15 minute time limit to show up...3 minute injury timeout..etc... Then you have those that are just happy to be breathing and are just social. These people just enjoy the game and want to meet different people...maybe network for other reasons. So I am competitive but I don't take it that serious. I've been known to go have lunch with some folks that have just kicked my @$$ on the court. I really give everything while I'm out there but once it's over...I might spend 2 minutes on the court ticked about it...but once I walk off the court I pretty much forget about it..win or lose. It's just not that serious.
You know it's for fun when you have to spend time trying to convince the ball you just hit is "out".lol I play with a guy that plays balls sometimes that are clearly out...so I just started stopping the points and calling them out myself.lol He would every now and then try to argue the ball was in...it's funny but we neither of us want to win knowing 6 or 7 balls got played that shouldn't have been.lol
"On the "The further away from the professional ranks you get, the bigger the gap between the first and second serve. The No. 1 thing you can do to improve your game is to close that gap."- Personally, I just serve my first serve, TWICE (the second being usually better, having the first one as a warm-up + the surprise factor). To elaborate, I don't vary my first serve much, but just b/c I'm more relaxed, I may get more spin and better placement…
The guys who want to win the warmup that way are just tedious, but I'm a tad confuse as to how to handle the plain screamers/noise makers (especially from nearby courts, since I have good peripheral vision also and everything is a distraction) I would drive nuts the drill sergeants with my many tosses (sometimes over the 20 seconds limit) If I'm beaten fair and square, I'm like you, just congratulate the guy and happy for the experience, but if I lose to an ahole, then it's a different story (hey, even if he just plays destructive tennis is enough to spoil my appetite for his company).
Ferrer takes a step into the serve. Most club players who footfault don't walk into the serve. So in theory they just need to move back a little. But when they start thinking about it, their already-bad biomechanics kicks in and they dink their serve or fault it.
Anyhow, walking should be forbidden right? Irregardless if they step into the court or not: From wikipedia: A foot fault takes place when the server assumes an illegal position while serving. A server's feet must not touch the baseline or the extension of the center line until the ball is struck. The server is also required to stay roughly on the same position to prevent the opponent from being misled as to where the serve will originate. Running or walking while serving is not allowed.
I agree that for many club players, the 2nd serve is a liability. I also agree that there should not be a big gap between 1st and 2nd in terms of effectiveness. Having said that though, I also think that serving your 'first' serve twice means leaving easy points on the table, so to speak. Here's what I mean: My 1st serve % is around 60%, serving at 90 - 110 mph. My 2nd serve % is around 90%, serving at 70 - 90 mph. This means I can expect to DF about 4% of the time, which is acceptable to me. If I serve my 'real' 1st serve twice, my expected DF % rises to 16%. This is too high and means giving away too many free points. If I use my 2nd as my 1st serve, then my expected DF % is only 1%. But then I am not getting nearly as many easy points on service winners. There is a reason why pros have a different 1st serve vs 2nd serve, and why their serve % is lower on 1st serve. If your 'first' serve is reliable enough to use as a second, that's great... then it should be your second serve, and you need to take more chances with more power / spin / placement on the 1st serve! What Nick is really saying is that club players need to develop a 2nd serve that is not easily attackable, and that is 100% correct.
Me too. If one never DF's it means they are serving too conservatively. I figure if I DF once a set I am OK with it....probably a good balance between service winners and point giveaways.
Arthur Ashe (the greatest tennis player of all time in my book!!!!) also took a step into the serve. He started a half step back and moved forward.
For most club players rated say 3-3.5 even the first serve is a liability, not to mention having the time and dedication to develop an effective 2nd one lol. I know people who use their 2nd serve as the first and as a result not only do they lose free points (as you said), but they also lose the points outright due to winning returns. That's also highly demoralizing, inducing more DFs (even on the 2nd serve ) and so forth. With my tactics at least you develop a decent (first) serve and like I said sometimes I tune it down a bit and get more spin and placement, but it's not a totally different serve (say a kicker). Also b/c it's the same motion, your DFs tend to go down. Remember the poster who was advocating not to vary your shots in terms of power, as to not induce more factors?
Completely agree with the bolded bit, but really that should always be true. Motion and racquet head speed should remain pretty constant even for different kinds of serve. Slight adjustments in toss location and racquet face angle at point of contact is what provides most of the variation between 1st and 2nd and between different types of serves.
lame. The emphasis on fairness is what causes situations to get out of control. Too many people are obsessed with everything being equal. Which is why you have situations like make-up calls when you believe the opponent is cheating (even though they may be completely innocent. Life is not fair. And you should not expect it to be different on the court. Let things slide a bit and not obsess about getting everything even and you will enjoy playing tennis that much more.
Well, if you put that way, then yeah I do slight variations in racquet face angle, so you could say, that, at least at times, I use a 2nd serve.


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4 Must have skills for the "NEW" PR person
No one can deny the power of social media. PR professionals can benefit from it more than anyone. However, there are a few skills I think will aid in the "NEW" PR persons success more than others. Below are four skills that every pr person should know.
1. Headline Writing
With the growth of Social Media microblogging sites like Twitter, public relations professionals must be able to convey their thoughts and messages in short and sweet phrases. Though we can use these platforms to our advantage, there are millions of other messages being "tweeted" or published and your message has to have panache and the wow factor to be heard.
Also, journalists are not growing more patient by the day! They look at their inbox and scan the titles of their thousands of emails from other PR people like you. You have to be able to stand out from the crowd and catch the journalists' attention quickly.
2. Proving what you know you are
Proving our worth has been a long standing challenge—however, it is easier than ever to show how an increased web presence has led to increased website traffic which in turn leads to increased sales. Just because we hand off the content to marketers and programmers—doesn't mean we should forget where it all started—with us!
Creating content online is easy to track and analyze. Using the right technology to document the success of any content that's published is essential. Programs like Vocus and Cisco put it all in a nice easy to read format.
Though most would disagree with me—any PR professional operating in the world today should know at least the basics of SEO and SMO. If we create the content we should be able to perfect the channels through which they are received. With that said we should also be able to work with the digital and marketing facets within our agencies to make sure these resources are working and doing the job we want them to do. Part of being a great PR person is knowing when to outsource. You may not handle the SEO exclusively—but you should know what goes into it because it affects your content.
4. Social Media and the New Ethics
Ethics with social media and blogging is, for some, a gray area and it doesn't need to be. Setting out with a social media ethics policy is a good place to start. Also, just because bloggers interact with us more than reporters don't mean that they can be bribed or tricked into marketing our product or client. Many of the ethics we practice now convert to online-but being clear on your company's guidelines is a great place to start.
Of course this is all my opinon. What do you think are skills that PR people should have as relating to Social Media?
Special Twitter Follow Friday-LATISM Top 20
With spring around the corner–i've been spring cleaning my life and really focusing on my Latino Marketing background. There are people on Twitter who give me great information, contacts and links that facilitate this process and today I wanted to honor them by doing a special LATISM (Latinos in Social Media) post. Happy Friday!! (NOTE: Names listed in no particular order)
- @TargetLatino
- @ergeekgoddess
- @aspiringmama
- @TikiTikiBlog
- @jeannettekaplun
- @MauraHernandez
- @DelgadoMan
- @dandiaz01
- @jennifervides
- @smt504
- @micaminar
- @carogonza
- @anarust
- @AnaRC
- @miguad98
- @monitalan
- @nancyperez
- @baby_fphat
- @IvetteZurita
- @cheleguanaco
Hispanic Marketing: What it is and what it isn't! (Part 1 of a series)
Hispanic Marketing can be defined simply as marketing a product or idea to Hispanic individuals. This is what many companies and brands believe and that is why they are missing the highly involved process of connecting, interacting and influencing the growing Hispanic population in the United States today.
Hispanic Marketing cannot be summed up with a blanket statement or idea and in this post I wanted to point out what I believe Hispanic marketing is and how some companies continue to get it wrong.
It is no secret to smart brands and companies that in 2002, the US Hispanic population officially became the largest minority in the United States, and it will continue in this position through at least 2050. (marketingprofs) With that in mind, deciding to ignore such a huge population could be a detrimental mistake. Marketing to them in the wrong way is not much better and could actually damage your brand reputation with this influential group.
The first thing any company should do when jumping into the Hispanic market is perform extensive research. This research must be thorough and not lump Hispanics into one group, as is often the case and the temptation for marketers. Like other customers and audiences, Hispanics can and need to be separated by age, sex, economic status, and technology knowledge background, level of assimilation and whatever else is needed to better understand your target market. By doing this you can begin to see ways to market to this group in the correct way.
Once you've reached a level of research that you believe puts you in a better position to market your brand to the Hispanic audience you must tackle the language barrier. Granted, Spanish is the second most spoken language in the United States after English—this does not mean that these are interchangeable languages and that your campaign can simply be translated into Spanish and affect the Hispanic consumer in the same way. (More on this in part 2 of this series).
Still, any marketer and great communicator knows that to reach an audience you must speak their language, so having someone able to communicate your message into Spanish will help your brand immensely.
You may decide to create an entirely unique campaign to meet the needs of the Hispanic market. In my opinion, this is the smarter choice but not always the most cost-effective. In this instance, you would go through the same steps of creating your campaign as with the English version but you would be sensitive to the research you gathered in regards to the Hispanic market.
Bottom line-Hispanic marketing isn't easy, but with this group having about $863 billion in discretionary annual income, more than any other minority group in the country-it is something NOT to be overlooked.
The next part in this series will address the language barrier to Hispanic Marketing and mistakes not to make.
Freelancing to Stay in the Biz
The horrendous headlines are everywhere, "Economy in Shambles", 'No Jobs", "Will Take Years to Recover". We've seen it and it freaks us out, however, when you're laid off or unable to find a position that puts your Public Relations background into use, think about Freelancing.
This is a concept that is relatively new to me. I recently ended an assistant /intenship where I spent eight months working for a variety of clients and gaining a plethora of skills. Still, when the internship came to an end, my many applications submitted to other companies were still unanswered, leaving me unemployed and frustrated.
My dad recommended that I help a few of his friends with Public Relations. Many of his friends own their own businesses or are executives at large companies. Though I only have one freelance position at the moment, I am actively doing Public Relations, while having time to search for positions. I am constantly networking and telling EVERYONE that I am a qualified PR person in need of a break.
Though the economy may not rebound anytime soon, freelancing may keep me in the bussiness and ensure that I won't get rusty. Check out the following sites for ways to get freelance jobs and learn all about how its done.
List of sites to learn more about Freelance Jobs:
Myspace : Lists freelance jobs.
IFreelance: a wonderful place to read up on freelancing and find jobs to get your name out there.
Online Writing Jobs: Features posts such as "real estate agency looking for someone to write a creative press release for our new real estate membership website. We want one full page press release, and an abbreviated one paragraph version."
Friends can be a wealth of Knowledge!
From my friend, Louis Pagan. He posted a list of sites that give him ideas on his blog. I think you'll find them to be as beneficial as I have.
Below is a collection of recent news and links, as well as some super savory links that I keep saved to eyeball from time to time. If you do what I do in social media, you should be aware of some of these.
What Does Engagement Really Mean? MediaPost (Mentions #Latism (see previous post)
Facebook & Blog Promotios. Social Media Basics (Louis gets promotional ideas from here)
Mashable. (The Mashable link is just that…Mashable. This site is a cornerstone for current lore in socialmedia)
My 'About' Page. (It's important to be transparent in this industry, so here you can find out more about Louis)
Ideas vs. Work. (Some courses of action require hours of planning, others may take years)
How I Manage Facebook. (Chris Brogan reveals detials)
Online Enemies (Think "Keep your enemies closer to you, than friends)


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inFamous Collection (Move Compatible) Game PS3
inFamous Collection (Move Compatible) Game PS3 Product Description
Please note: this is the NTSC version of the game which is compatible with PAL systems.
Any future DLC may require a US PSN account.
inFamous Collection Includes:
- inFamous
- inFamous 2
- Extra missions (Download, requires North American PSN account)
Cole, an everyday guy, sets out to deliver a package in the downtown area of Empire City. Present at the scene of a devastating explosion that rocks Empire City, he barely manages to survive the event. As riots erupt in the aftermath, the city collapses into chaos and becomes overrun by powerful criminals. The city is quarantined from the mainland, and television broadcasts link Cole to the scene of the crime. Cole is now a wanted man, but he's also wielding extraordinary powers as a result of the explosion. As an evolving mystery unfolds, Cole must learn how to grasp his newfound super powers as he searches for the real culprits behind the blast in an attempt to rescue Empire City from complete anarchy.
- Be a Hero: Take on the role of Cole, an everyday guy and urban explorer, who develops a wide range of electricity-based powers. Learn how to adapt to Cole's evolving powers in an attempt to save Empire City and its people.
- Super Powers: Feel what it is like to discover, grow and use a wide range of electricity-based super powers (good or bad), and grasp the responsibility that comes from being so powerful.
- Epic Battles: Experience what it is like to be a true hero, taking responsibility for every action, as players battle against powerful iconic villains.
- Open Dynamic World: Coupling rich powers with a reactive environment and population, experience complete freedom to explore a deep, open interactive city. Players will be challenged to decide if they choose to save or destroy Empire City.
- Urban Exploration: Scale the cityscape to discover new vantage points and employ a vertical combat system. Utilise Cole's climbing skills to go where most people can not, opening up a variety of offensive and defensive combat options.
- Organic, City Ecology: Watch the citizens and city react and evolve depending on players' actions. Events will unfold based on the role players take in them, creating broader reactions in the city's people and environment.
inFamous 2
Cole MacGrath makes his electrifying return in inFamous 2, the second chapter in the best-selling franchise exclusively for the PS3. Developed by Sucker Punch Productions, inFamous 2 takes last summer's blockbuster to all-new heights in an immersive open world action adventure that offers a more visceral, emotional and powerful take on the true superhero experience.
Blamed for the destruction of Empire City and haunted by the ghosts of his past, reluctant hero Cole MacGrath makes a dramatic journey to the historic Southern city of New Marais in an effort to discover his full super-powered potential - and face a civilization-ending confrontation with a dark and terrifying enemy from his own future. Gifted with extraordinary god-like abilities, Cole alone has the power to save humanity, but the question is - will he choose to do so?
inFamous 2 opens in Empire City as a massive explosion rips through the town signaling the birth of a new evil. Nearly escaping death by the dark entity known as "The Beast", Cole flees the city. Upon leaving, Cole discovers that "The Beast" has destroyed Empire City and is heading down the coast annihilating everything in its path.
In an effort to stop "The Beast" from destroying mankind, Cole heads to New Marais in search of a scientist who is believed to hold the key to defeating this dark entity. As the mystery of "The Beast" unfolds, Cole must learn to harness his powers for the sake of mankind.
- True superhero experience: Wielding god-like superpowers, discover what it means to be a true superhero with powerful cinematic sequences, stylised graphic cutscenes and epic boss battles which help bring Cole's story to life
- Advanced super powers: Featuring a complete overhaul of the power system from inFamous, experience what it's like to be a full-blown superhero with enhanced electrical attacks, an improved melee fighting system and a host of new superpowers
- All-new open dynamic world: Explore a virtually dense and more vibrant open world, set in the southern city of New Marais, with an increased level of interactivity, featuring over 100 simultaneous characters on screen, new gangs, destructible buildings and collapsible environments
- Enhanced urban exploration: Utilising a highly-polished mo-cap and animation system to make climbing and exploring flow more fluidly, freely navigate the city and traverse nearly any surface with new fluid and dynamic parkour moves
- inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood
- Additional character costumes, power ups and weapon styles (Download, requires North American PSN account)
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Disabled? How to discharge federal student loans
By Sally Herigstad
To Her Credit
Dear To Her Credit,
I'm going to be 65 years old in two months. I owe about
$65,000 in federal student loans.
I graduated in 1994 with a bachelor of science degree. However, I have had certified physical and mental issues since then, and have never been able to hold onto a job or pursue a professional position because of my health issues. I tried to get permanent disability, but the Social Security Administration refused my claim. Currently, I am on income deferment (have been since 1994) with my student loans.
Have you any suggestions? I am scared to death. Because of my work history, I would just like to quit all work, but I cannot survive on Social Security benefits and would have to work some to feed and house myself. Even if they would not attach my Social Security benefits (do you know if they would?), would they take a large portion or all of anything I could make? -- Christine
Dear Christine,
Don't be scared. Creditors, including student loan lenders,
cannot take your Social Security benefits. The amount they can take from any
other income is limited.
Furthermore, even though there is no automatic student loan discharge based on age, you may be able to have federal student loans discharged based on disability. This is true even if you are not receiving permanent disability benefits.
Federal student loans can be discharged due to "total and permanent disability" in one of three ways, according to the Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid:
- For veterans, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines they are unemployable due to a service-connected condition.
- Recipients of Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income benefits can submit a Social Security Administration "notice of award" letter.
- A doctor can certify that someone is totally and permanently disabled.
If you want to have your student loan discharged on the basis of the third way, contact Nelnet, the Department of Education's contractor, online or by email at email@example.com. You can use the online disability discharge application in this self-help packet.
You'll need to have your doctor to sign the form. Let your doctor know that he or she may be receiving requests for more information. Be sure to submit your certificate within 90 days of the day your doctor signs the form.
If Nelnet approves your application, it will send it to the Department of Education for final approval. If you pass that hurdle, you should receive notice that your loan is discharged. If your application is denied, you can appeal to federal court.
If you're not approved, another option you could consider is bankruptcy. Under normal circumstances, student loans are not discharged in bankruptcy. However, your loans may be discharged if repaying your student loans will prevent you from having a minimal standard of living, your hardship will continue through much of the loan repayment period and you made an effort to repay your loan.
Another way to protect yourself from garnishment by student loan creditors is to check the garnishment rules for your state. If your income is very low, the lender may not be able to take much of anything from your pay.
You might feel better if you have a credit counselor in your state look at your total financial picture and help you figure out your options. Look for a nonprofit agency affiliated with the National Foundation for Credit Counseling or the Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies.
See related: Restoring credit score after defaulting on student loans


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The budget proposal put forth last week by President Donald J. Trump would see the federal government taking a step back in its funding of transportation projects, leading some to question h...
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Pho and gymnastics at Pho 95
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We all watched as the little girl with the blue leotard and blonde hair staggered on the mats. We all watched as she stood there, staring blindly out into the crowd, glancing up at the uneven bars, furrowing her small brows.
Everyone in the place was watching. The room was quiet. Not silent (that would've only happened in the movie version of this moment), but expectant.
"She's gotta get back up there," said a man at a table on the other side of the room. "She's got to."
By one of the community tables in the middle of the floor, the two waiters had stopped, stunned, when the little girl had fallen -- smashing her chest and chin into the bars, hitting the ground on her feet, dazed but somehow unbroken. Now they sat, both of them having sunk into chairs to stare up at the big TV at the back of the room on which, for some reason, an entire restaurant full of people was watching women's gymnastics. All of us riveted. No one able to look away.
"They'll show it again," someone whispered.
"She has to get back up there first."
That was how it started, my first, best night at Pho 95. It was weird but wonderful, and besides, any weirdness is worth enduring for the kind of pho I was able to get at Pho 95. If it's not the best in the city right now, it's certainly among the best.
After my review meals at Pho 95, I struck out a little further to investigate the single, 1000 South Federal block in all its strangeness and melting-pot glory. This short stretch is home to some of the coolest culinary kicks in the entire city.
It once included Ha Noi Pho, my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in a whole neighborhood full of great ones. So I was excited to try Can Tho Pho, the joint that replaced it early this year and promised a mutt conglomeration of North and South Vietnamese styles, a kitchen skilled at turning out the specialties of both regions. But my meal did not go exactly as I imagined, as you'll see after reading this week's Cafe section.
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"This is where I was born and this is where I'll die."
With that passionate battle cry, the centerpiece lyric of their anthem "The South," The Cadillac Three have launched a movement in country music, forging a bond with fans both in the U.S. and overseas in a way not seen since Garth Brooks. Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, the trio of singer-guitarist Jaren Johnston, lap-steel player Kelby Ray and drummer Neil Mason are brothers in "hell yeah!" spirit and in music. They are effortlessly cool, as real as they come and arguably the most vital addition to the country-music landscape this decade.
The proof lies in both their hard-rocking live shows and their blistering new album Bury Me in My Boots, their first recorded for Big Machine Records. Onstage, the group possesses a sonic power that other touring bands couldn't match with double the players. Johnston sings and shreds with a room-filling "kiss my ass" attitude, Ray delivers slippery riffs and a phantom bass line on his steel, and Mason pulverizes the kit with the force of Zeppelin's John Bonham. Remarkably, they've harnessed that same crackling energy on Bury Me in My Boots, a collection of 14 songs that were hatched the old-fashioned way: written on the road and tested live in front of an audience.
"I've never seen any other band in Nashville say, 'Yeah, man, we like to try out a song live for a long time just to make sure it goes over well, before we put it on a record,'" says Johnston. "Most Nashville bands, they get a demo, they like it, they cut it, and it's on the record and sometimes the radio the next week."
Produced by The Cadillac Three with Dann Huff and Justin Niebank, Bury Me in My Boots is the follow-up to their self-titled 2012 independent debut, which Big Machine re-released after signing the band. But there's more than just years separating the projects.
"We drove thousands of miles in a van and a bus between these two records. We played hundreds of shows in the past five years and have been through so much," says Ray.
Indeed, The Cadillac Three have toured relentlessly in the U.K., where they've garnered a rabid fan base, opened U.S. tours for Eric Church and Dierks Bentley, and are currently on the road with Florida Georgia Line.
"We're still writing songs about where we're from because it's our favorite place in the damn world," says Mason, "but at the same time, we have all these other experiences to draw on. We've been all around the world. This record is everything that has happened since."
The constant, however, is authenticity. More than any other act in country music today, The Cadillac Three paint the sharpest picture of small-town life — all three members have a hand in writing the songs on Bury Me in My Boots.
Led by Johnston, who has penned monster hits like Tim McGraw's "Meanwhile Back at Mama's," Jake Owen's "Beachin'" and Keith Urban's "Raise 'Em Up," the trio compose in an organic and spontaneous way.
"It's like in the movie Almost Famous. We're riding on the bus, somebody's got a guitar, somebody's drinking a beer. That's the idea," says Johnston. "And we all have one goal in mind: making an album that is better than the first one."
While that debut record broke ground for the group with its rebellious swamp-rock vibe, Bury Me in My Boots finds The Cadillac Three writing, recording and performing at a more assured, bolder level. It is the sound of a band fully aware of its power, one ready to decimate arenas.
In the stomping title track, they flip the popular carpe-diem theme on its head, looking not at how the guys live life, but how they hope to exit it — in their boots, the very ones that grace the album's cover.
"Lyrically, it goes to a place that can be sad and dark. This guy is talking about the pine-box clock," says Johnston. "But he says, 'If I'm going down, I want to go down in style!'"
It's the type of bravado at which the band excels, whether they're singing about coming face-to-face with the Reaper, or a hot girl at the bar. The single "Drunk Like You," the "Black Betty" homage "Slide" and the woozy "Buzzin'" all resonate with a certain swagger, while the beachy get-wasted jam "Ship Faced" is laugh-out-loud funny.
"All of those are examples of us growing and expanding our sound," says Johnston.
But despite a tough exterior, The Cadillac Three maintain a country boy's heart. The ballads "White Lightning," written by Johnston for his wife, and the album closer "Runnin' Red Lights" both reveal a vulnerability, as Johnston sings about the loneliness and longing that come with being a band on the run.
"You're out there doing meet-and-greets, shaking hands and kissing babies," he says, "but at the same time, you're thinking about where you wanna be. And that's trying to get home as fast as you can."
For The Cadillac Three, home remains the American South that they praise in their signature song. To hear Johnston lead the call-and-response chorus of "The South" — which he's done everywhere from honky-tonks to cruise ships — is to experience the essence of the artist-fan connection. The song has become a credo for band and audience, a commitment to honoring your roots, be they in Nashville or Atlanta, New York or Boston.
"Our show is based around who we are and where we're from," says Mason, "and that song really encompasses that."
As does the surprisingly elegant and poignant "This Accent," an epilogue to "The South." Written by Johnston and Mason with frequent collaborator Jimmy Robbins, "This Accent" is the emotional center of Bury Me in My Boots. It all comes back to the idea of being "real," that most coveted buzzword in country music. While some country-radio stars sing with a thick drawl, only to speak in interviews as if they're Connecticut blue bloods, Johnston, Ray and Mason walk it, as the saying goes, like they talk it.
"You can take a lot of things from a man / leave him beat, brokenhearted and bent / but you ain't never gonna take this accent," Johnston delivers, defiantly.
And therein lies the magic of The Cadillac Three, the secret that all but guarantees them mega-success: their willingness to not only embrace but celebrate the traits and quirks that define them. Whether it's the way they talk, where they live or how many beers they drank the night before, they are unapologetically themselves.
"The Cadillac Three are a force," drawls Johnston. "We are three dudes who grew up together, ready to take on the world. And we don't give a shit. Kids everywhere can see the realness in that."


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it took me awhile but i think it has something to do with his earlobes, they look wierdly connected to his face
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The use of primary colours and the combination of colour and texture defined the winners of the 2014 Dulux Colour Awards, announced on Thursday 28 March in Melbourne.
A clear stand-out was McBride Charles Ryan, which took out the Grand Prix and also won Multi Residential Interior and Multi Residential Exterior categories, for its work on The Quays. This project's clever use of bold, block colour mixed with translucent colours ensured its success in this year's awards program.
The Student category noted an extremely high calibre this year, with the judges and Dulux representatives alike excited for the future talent of the architecture and design industry.
Judges were unanimously impressed by the cross section and calibre of professional and student entries, with judges taking an hour longer than normal to choose winners for each of the 10 award categories from the 76 finalists.
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Beer Cocktail
Just taking a break from BBQ pizza and tried a new beer cocktail from Fine Cooking. Recipe is simple. 1/2 a lime, a bottle of light lager, 2 dashes of Worchestershire Sauce, 2 dashes of Soy Sauce, 2 dashes of Tabasco Sauce and some freshly cracked black pepper. Rim a beer glass with celery salt. Fill with ice. Squeeze half a lime over the ice. Fill with beer. Add ingredients and gently stir. Sprinkle with pepper. Garnish with lime. This drink has some decent heat to it.
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Ahmad Jusoh, Ahmad Jusoh and Yusoff, Rushami Zien and Mohtar, Shahimi (2008) Determining TQM practices in university R&D activities using factor analysis : research experience of Malaysian universities. Jurnal Kemanusiaan (11). pp. 1-19. ISSN 1675-1930
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Overall, this paper discusses the applicability of TQM and proposes a theoretical framework of TQM to suit the need of the Research and Development (R&D) context. The dimensions for the framework were based on the previous empirical studies, the evaluation criteria of world standard criteria such as MBNQA, EFQM, and QMS ISO 9000, and quality concept from the experts. In order to understand the TQM practices in R&D environment, this paper addresses the need for the study from the university researchers' perspective. Data were collected through a large-scale mail survey from academic researchers of four Malaysian Research Universities. The constructs of TQM practices were validated and determined using factor analysis. The findings from this study suggest that the seven dimensions i.e. top management leadership, data and information management, performance management, process management, partnership, customer focus and resource management are sufficient to explain the TQM practices in R&D context.
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April fools. Yes, it's getting old, don't you think?
Topic: Nintendo Getting Out of Console Making Business! WiiU Being Shelved!
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"Knowing your enemy is the key to victory" Snake - Super Smash Bros. Brawl
"Knowing your stomach is the key to end hunger" Azooooz - Nintendo Life
Nintendo Network ID: desert_king_Q8
BREAKING NEWS: Nintendo plans to make its own version of DOA Volleyball with the entire female cast of Nintendo characters!
Oh April Fool's Day, how I do love you
3DS Friend Code: 2191-7646-0932.
Nintendo Network ID: MrGameluvr92
lame joke is laaaame
Beyond Good and Evil 2 better be happening! In the meanwhile though, here's a fun little Let's Play of the original. Think you'll like the game if you like Zelda!
LeT's PlAy BEYOND GOOD AND EVIL < Link to LP
3DS friend code: 2878 - 9709 - 5054
Nintendo Network ID: Slider...
April fool's jokes only work if their pausable or have Tangabile effort (Google 8bit maps or google really advanced search)
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BREAKING NEWS: Nintendo plans to make its own version of DOA Volleyball with the entire female cast of Nintendo characters!
I don't know how i should feel about that D:
Revenge is better with chili sauce... everything is better with chili sauce.
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Obvious April Fool is obvious.
future of NL >:3
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CHICAGO (CBS) — The restaurant that employs the mother of two children killed in an auto crash on the south side last month is trying to give the family a helping hand.
As WBBM Newsradio's Bob Roberts reports, nothing will bring back 5-year-old Eric Ochoa, or his 10-month-old sister Julissa. But with two broken collarbones and an injured fiancé, Bernice Cabrera is struggling.
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Cabrera is unable to work, and she has made no secret of the fact that she faces huge bills, not the least of which is paying for the children's funeral.
So Med Kitchen, the restaurant where she works, held a fundraiser on Thursday. The restaurant donated its entire proceeds from the day to the Cabrera Family Trust Fund that was set up at BMO Harris Bank after the crash.
Owner Vicki Thanoukos said the restaurant is holding open Cabrera's job, no matter how long her recovery takes. Cabrera had only worked for a month as a cashier in the restaurant, located at 219 W. Washington St.
"Bernice and her fiancé Eric, they're a young couple who had something unspeakable happen to them, and we are all doing what we can to lend a helping hand," Thanoukos said.
Business was brisk at Med Kitchen Thursday afternoon, a good sign for the trust fund. The proceeds from Thursday were estimated to be several thousand dollars.
The children's photos were displayed at the restaurant during the day.
Cabrera said she's touched by the kindness shown by her employer and co-workers.
"I'm at a loss for words. From deep down in my heart, I appreciate everyone," she said. "It helps us to be strong, and able to cope with this."
The kids' father, for whom Eric was named, described the outpouring of support they've received since the fatal wreck.
"People stop me in the middle of the street, telling me that they feel the pain. … I feel so much love," he said.
The driver who caused the wreck, 36-year-old Joey Chavez, was charged with two felony counts of aggravated DUI resulting in death, and two felony counts of aggravated DUI resulting in bodily harm. He was also issued several traffic tickets. He is being held on $500,000 bail.
Police said Chavez was driving south on Western Avenue at about 6:30 p.m. March 24 when he was involved in a hit-and-run crash with another vehicle that was heading north at 43rd Street. Chavez sped away from the scene while still heading south on Western when he rear-ended a Dodge Neon in the 4500 block of South Western Avenue.
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a blog of my experiences and observations of making over 1 million gold in World of Warcraft . . . . . . . . . .Includes the famous free Croda's Inscription Gold Guide
Tuesday, 17 July 2012
The Flipping Market – watch the cross realm prices!
i have had loads of emails on the Flipping Market following my prior post with some asking what the common traps are.
Below is one of those common traps:
A recent scan using the Undermine Journal showed a potential great deal to buy a "Pattern: Heavy Scorpid Belt" for 20.65gold when the mean price is 4772gold and one standard deviation is 1061gold. Hence, the current price is strongly below the mean less 2 standard deviations.
Indeed, a look at its recent posting history suggests that it is not often on the market and one has been on for 5000gold recently.
So far so good. But the next steps of my research shows a problem and emphasises why these steps are important.
On other realms the Pattern sells for a mere 85gold!
Therefore, it appears that we are seeing an inflated price here, caused by someone posting the Pattern for a very high price over a few days.
It is unlikely that my realm will have seen the prices jump to these new levels whilst the other realms have not followed. Hence, the mean price stated of 4772gold is unlikely to be a true and fair reflection of the price i would achieve and indeed a price of the mean price less one standard deviation is still very unlikely to be achived.
Hence, i did not buy this Pattern.
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This is why when I use the TUJ addon in game to price my items for flip I tend to be very mindful of the global pricing as much as the realm pricing. I find especially when people are searching for a specialty item I might have on offer, they will also be looking at the same TUJ data I am more often than not to see whether the price is 'fair' or they're being gouged. Naturally, it's all a subjective view of things, but in the mindset of many, an 'average' standard across so many examples (all realms) will provide a better representation I think than specific, unusual and secular realm markets.


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While the x-ray can feel like a cold, mechanical way of examining the body, Philadelphia-based artist Matthew Cox takes this sterile material and invigorates it with a touch of the handmade. The artist embroiders plastic medical x-ray and MRI paper as if he is challenging himself to imagine the owners of the scanned body parts and their personalities. The unusual juxtaposition stirs up a mix of associations — the nostalgia of embroidery and domestic crafts, the visceral aversion to another's insides. Take a look at some of the works below, images courtesy of Matthew Cox.
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Animation from Victor ChavezVictor Chavez is an animator for 343. He just updated his animation reel - and it includes some Halo 4 stuff (death animations, shooting animations). Go take a look! Thanks, Hypertrooper. Update: Looks like Victor no longer works at 343... now he's at Bungie. Thanks, Veegie. (Louis Wu 19:30:44 UTC)
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HAVANA (Reuter) - Cubans voted yesterday in national elections marked by an intense campaign by the Communist authorities recommending a block vote for official candidates.
While they are the first direct elections to be held in more than 30 years of Communist rule, the parliamentary and regional polls are strictly a one-party affair with no opposition or alternatives to the official candidate lists.
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Life is a crap shoot. Events like the earthquake in Haiti, the tsunami in Asia, the hurricane in New Orleans are random. Bad things happen to good people (and good things happen to bad people). We all live in fear of the dreaded diagnosis or the death call in the middle of the night.
That's why some people believe "good living is the best revenge" and why others encourage the "practice [of] random acts of kindness." It's also why all the major religions of the world teach us to be charitable toward others. "There but for the grace of God go I."
We often see the best of humanity in moments of greatest tragedy. The enormous generosity exhibited after the Haiti earthquake whether in contributions or voluntary assistance has been inspiring. It reassures us about our finer natures. And there are lessons to be learned from the response, lesson that give us hope and increase our compassion toward others in need. But don't we also need to ask ourselves what our failures have been during a situation as desperately sad as the one we've been witnessing?
In the realm of international development assistance, there can be no greater challenge than that of responding to natural disasters. Earthquakes, floods, massive mudslides, tsunamis ask much of the world community. They call for more resources than are readily available (people, money, equipment and supplies) and they quickly exhaust what resources are mobilized.
Still, the world community has a long history of responding to such disasters. Why, then, have we not learned to react to them more effectively and efficiently?
Why do essentials like food, water, and medicine remain on the airport tarmac in the face of such desperate need? Why does no single agency seem to be in charge of distribution, or evacuation or resettlement? Why are there no grids established so that responsibilities can be sensibly and immediately shared by governments and non-governmental organizations in a capital city like Port au Prince, or a country like Haiti, which is prone to natural disasters, and which is so incredibly poor it is unable to sustain something as devastating as a massive earthquake?
One of the real failures of development, of course, is that often aid agencies do not provide sufficient or appropriate assistance to combat the crushing realities of poverty and poor governance. Agencies, especially those that are government-based and operate bilaterally, usually determine what needs will be addressed according to their own priorities, often without consulting people on the ground, especially "beneficiaries," who understand best what is needed most urgently. Sometimes ensuring a sound infrastructure, or fostering capable political leadership at all levels gets short shrift. That is partly why so many buildings, including hospitals, fell like "pancakes" in Port au Prince, and why there was no functional government to deal with any part of the disaster.
Another failing of the many agencies and NGOs working in countries like Haiti is that they tend to become competitive. That competition makes it difficult to quickly answer questions such as, who will do what where? How can duplication be avoided? How can collaboration and cooperation maximize efforts? Then there is all the bureaucracy to cut through. Why couldn't visas be waived, for example, so that the orphans at risk of disease and starvation could be airlifted to temporary safe havens on all those airplanes returning empty to their home countries after delivering goods? Why did it take so long to get tent cities built? (One spokesperson from the international relief agency in charge of that effort offered little more than government-speak in an interview with NPR.)
I understand the terrible challenges faced by governments, NGOs, and individuals in the days after the earthquake, or in any natural disaster. I applaud every effort undertaken, every successful solution devised to overcome the literally crushing challenge, every tireless response, and the heroics that helped save lives when there seemed no hope left. No one could watch what was taking place in Haiti and not feel overwhelmed.
Still, I can't help wondering: Why did it take so long to organize and mobilize? Why did agencies that deal with disaster relief all the time seem doomed to repeat the errors of the past rather than learn from them? Why did arguments about security trump pleas for safe drinking water?
In short, what are the lessons of Haiti and how can we be sure we've learned them?


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A short film from a helicopter flight over the Central Otago wine region:
A short film from a helicopter flight over the Central Otago wine region: Here's a film that should make you feel a little hungry. It's of a memorable breakfast that I shared with some fellow wine writers (Oz Clarke, Tyson Stelzer and Joe Czerwiniski), consisting of paua and rock lobster, with some very nice Martinborough wines. We were on the Wairarapa coastline, and we were meant to be [...] The wine trade tasting calendar starts in earnest tomorrow, and we're entering a busy period, kicking off with far more 2009 Burgundy tastings than anyone can reasonably justify. If you are any good with google, you'll be able to find a list of the UK tastings calendar. There are loads and loads of them, mostly London-based. [...] Almost two years ago I visited Sicilian producer Planeta. One thing they talked about was their new project on Mount Etna, which has some really interesting terroirs. At this stage, no wine had been made, but now they've released their first Etna white. It's from the Carricante grape variety, and it's full of interest. It's [...] A short film of the Veranda vineyards in Bio Bio, a cool climate region in the south of Chile. These include a couple of really remarkable new Pinot Noir vineyards. I've just written up my visit to Veranda (part of the Dos Andes company) on the main wineanorak site if you want to find out [...] Just a quick alert. Online retailer of Portuguese wines Castas are having a half-price sale of some rather good Portuguese wines, and unlike most 'half-price' sales, this is a genuine one. Visit Castas' website, and use the voucher code january2011 for a 50% reduction Minimum order before reduction is £150 My top tip? Anything by Alvaro Castro, but [...] Faced with loss of column inches (and sometimes even columns), many of my winewriting peers are now looking to see how they can make money on the internet. Of course, this is how I (and a few others) started out in winewriting. But for many of the newcomers, they are used to being paid to write [...] I'm trying hard to get my head around Chenin Blanc, but it's a difficult grape to understand. What does Chenin taste like? Very hard to answer. Here are three good examples. But I wouldn't say these are typical Chenin because I don't know what typical Chenin is. Christian Chenin Blanc 2006 Barossa It's not often I recommend French wines stocked by UK supermarkets, because the buying is rarely that inspired. Most decent French stuff simply doesn't fit with the requirements of the multiple grocers. But here are two really nice expressions of Northern Rhone Syrah from Sainsbury's. Sainsbury's Taste The Difference Saint-Joseph 2009 Northern Rhone, France So here it is: the second annual Champagne blind tasting. Brother-in-law William and I taste a range of top Champagnes blind, including three ringers (two of which are from England). We're assisted by my brother Arthur who plays a cameo role somewhere in the middle. The results are interesting, and for me a little unexpected. [...] |
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Located in Margareten, Austria Trend Hotel Ananas is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Zoom and Vienna State Opera. This 522-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center. Located centrally in Vienna, it's also close to Schoenbrunn Palace and Secession Building.
This hotel is home to a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Savor a meal from the privacy of your room with room service, or get a pick-me-up at the coffee shop/café. For your convenience, a buffet breakfast is served for a fee each morning from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
All 522 recently renovated rooms feature safes and desks. Guests can expect free WiFi and 82-cm flat-screen TVs. Beds sport pillow menus and bathrooms offer hair dryers.
Property features
Austria Trend Hotel Ananas features free WiFi in public areas, 4 meeting rooms, and conference space. Self parking is offered for EUR 21.00 per day. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a 24-hour business center, a computer station, and a gift shop.
- Close to Zoom and Vienna State Opera
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Onsite dining
- 24-hour business center
Austria Trend Hotel Ananas
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 4-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms.
A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 3142 square feet (292 square meters) include conference space. This family-friendly hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
Austria Trend Hotel Ananas is a smoke-free property.
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 522
- Number of floors - 8
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee shop or café
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Computer station
- Free WiFi
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Meeting rooms 4
- Multilingual staff
- RV, bus, truck parking
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Year Built 1987
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 3142
- Conference space size (meters) - 292
- Number of meeting rooms - 4
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Shopping on site
- Smoke-free property
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Soundproofed rooms
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Self parking (surcharge), RV, bus, truck parking
Room Amenities
Austria Trend Hotel Ananas offers 522 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Vienna hotel provides complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in November 2013.
- Air conditioning
- Soundproofed rooms
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Bathtub or shower
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Room service (limited hours)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Pillow menu
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Johann Strauss - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Start your morning with a buffet breakfast, available each day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a surcharge. You can order up room service during limited hours.
Nearby Things to Do
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Bicycle rentals nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at 3 AM
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 12 per pet, per night
- Restrictions apply
- For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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
Parking height restrictions apply
Additional policies and fees may apply when booking more than 5 rooms. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 10.90 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: EUR 21.00 per day
- Pet fee: EUR 12 per pet, per night
Hotel Name
- Ananas Austria
- Austria Ananas Trend
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We should mention
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. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining).
National Rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Austria. This property is rated 4 stars.


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Appliances make a suspenseful, incredible journey.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this is the rare instance of a non-pet or child-based animated film. Appliances that are imbued with likable personalities and voices struggle with feelings of abandonment and obsolescence, and decide to set out into the city to find their master, the young boy who used to visit the summer cottage where they've been left. The movie has some funny moments but feels more like a journey film than a comedy, as the friends face and overcome some genuinely disturbing challenges. Appliances are dropped into waterfalls, sucked into quicksand, disarticulated, and chased by a malicious supermagnet at a dump.
Messages: Friends of the appliance genre band together to overcome dark and scary obstacles; good-natured grumbling about one another's faults doesn't get in the way of them sticking together through thick and thin. Nice message too about the value of the tried and true over constantly needing newer, better things.
Violence and scariness: More dark and threatening imagery than you would expect. Even though the violence is directed at household appliances, kids may be troubled as the appliances are dropped into waterfalls, sucked into quicksand, disarticulated, and chased by a malicious supermagnet at a dump.
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Beta 3 installed without incident for me on a Win XP SP3 box. The account used for the install was a user account with admin priveledge, and all other programs were shut down, however AVG antivirus was not disabled. I am not at that computer so can't provide details right now, but it does have some of the optional .NET runtime components that are not normally included in Windows critical updates.


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McCain v Obama, imo, will be closer than a lot of folks think, I believe that McCain could pull off a squeaker. So I'll go with McCain/Palin.
Kanjo v Barletta, Lou wins, and I think he'll win impressively.
Carney v Hackett, personal feelings aside this could be the least competitive race of them all, look for Carney to roll by 15 pts. Look for Meuser to get some "write in" support (1 at least);-)
Boback over Bigus in a walk. - 4:38 PM
MCain by a few electoral votes, he may actually lose the popular.
Kanjo by less than 5%. Though Lou is popular there is a strong anti republican sentiment and his district is 3-1 democratic, with many who don't get past the first screen that asks "vote straight party" and the seniors, the group that shows up still love him.
Carney will hold on to his seat and unfortunately for us republicans he will be there, less a scandal, for the foreseeable future.
Corbett retains the AG spot.
Boback in a historic slaughter. - 5:09 PM
- Danny Bauder said...
Obama / Biden will win all of the Kerry states,
OH, FL, CO, WI, VA, NC, GA and maybe AZ
Carney wins by a healthy margin, Kanjo wins in a squeaker.
Russ Bigus will join the constitution party after another embarrassment. - 6:46 PM
- D.B. Echo said...
Obama wins by a sizeable margin, with a few surprises thrown in here and there.
Kanjorski just squeaks by. Barletta begins his next campaign immediately.
Carney wins in a landslide. Hackett blames ACORN.
Democrats gain a filibuster-proof majority.
The Republican party splinters. The Theocon-Neocon, Limbaugh - O'Reilly - Savage - Hannity - Coulter, religious extremist wing condemns a party it sees as no longer up to the task of serving its purposes, and joins forces with like-minded extremists in the Democratic party - weakening both parties.
Independent candidates arise, promising a break with the old parties - and gain more than a few Congressional seats in 2010. President Obama is now faced with a Congress where neither major party has 50% of the seats, and constantly-shifting alliances are built with each new bill.
Sarah Palin hits the books, trying to fix the holes in her resume in preparation for a run at the top spot in 2012.
Word Verification Word is apparently courtesy of the band N.W.A.: "anticopp"...wait, that's "anticapp". I've never liked that British drunkard or his Pub Fries, anyway. - 10:53 PM
db gimme some of what ur drinking i could use escape from fucking reality
- Gort said...
DB has enough Kool-aid to get through the next economic slump. I know. I've seen it.
Just a reminder 'my friends.' I'm putting up seperate threads on the 10th, 11th and Prez races over the next few days. - 11:37 PM
Kanjorski and Murtha will be unemployed in 2009.
Carney will win handily.
The Democrats will get a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate.
After 2 years of a Democrat-controlled Congress, the Republicans will have a near-repeat of 1994, and eventually take back a bunch of House seats. After that, there will be a repeat of 2006 as the Republicans blow it again. - 12:50 AM
The first sign of gloom will be when Mac takes Penna. by a thin margin, which will set off the tone for the rest of the evening. Mac/Palin by a squeaker (You'll see the talking heads on TV referring to it as the greatest upset since 1948).
Kanjo can take time to learn to play the banjo, 'cause he's toast.
Carney squeaks by to a second term.
Dear Jesus, Let me be wrong on the Presidential prediction!
Bless You All. - 5:49 AM
Obama/Biden by a comfortable margin.
Kanjorski in a squeaker.
Carney over Hackett by a decent margin.
Boback over Bigus by a mile.
Corbett by two miles.
Democrats come up one vote short for a filibuster proof Senate, but somebody switches sides to make it 60.
I drank some of DB's Kool-Aid. - 2:27 PM
Obama wins by a comfortable margin. Kanjorski is toast and it's not real close. And Carney wins handily. Dems do not gain a super majority, they fall between three to one votes short.


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19th October 2004, 08:38 AM | #1 |
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looks interesting.... http://www.bearlabs.com/NEXT/SYMPHONY.html Perhaps you might enlighten us further in respect of your design philosophy...shematics...etc....? |
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After '2,5K VA' and 'half farad' I decided not to spend my time reading further... My mains line peak voltage drops by nearly 25% when loaded with 2,5KW of rectified DC load [about 15KW peak power consumption!!]
People should stop wasting their money in 2K VA toroidal transfoemers and huge capacitors and build regulated SMPS [or linear regulators]. There is no other way to get good regulation since mains line itself is pretty unregulated Active PFC is also a very interesting option since it reduces peak mains current consumption by up to 70%. It appears as a pure resistive load to mains, produces almost pure 100Hz ripple on its output [much less harmonics than standard rectification] and provides less than half the peak to peak ripple voltage with the same filter capacitance. And it offers average output regulation against mains fluctuations too |
19th October 2004, 10:47 AM | #3 |
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Exactly, Eva. Huge capacitors do only increase RF interference and overload the diodes.
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19th October 2004, 11:11 AM | #5 |
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These amps would be awesome to weigh down your car with on an icy mountain road.
"Knowing what to do but not why is no use in a changing world" - The Art of Sound Reproduction |
19th October 2004, 12:45 PM | #6 |
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In order for a pi filter to not resonate at audio frequencies, capacitor ESR / inductor DCR / capacitance values should be big
Further increasing inductor value in order to get a low enough cutoff causes the DCR/ESR/capacitance values required to tame the resulting third order resonant system to be huge So pi filters damp ripple and reduce peak mains current value but allways at the expense of additional voltage drop on its output [ie: worse regulation] or resonance at audio frequencies Pi filters were very useful for tube PSUs since inductor DCR in the range of 100 ohms was practical at values like 500V and 200mA [resulting in no filter resonance], but this is no longer true for solid state values like 50V and 5A |
19th October 2004, 02:41 PM | #7 | |
Working PI-filter
This is totally wrong. Some Pass model has indeed a working PI-filter. Maybe Nelson Pass himself can persuade you.... I am sorry I don't remember which Pass model. For your information I have 2 x15mH and 4x 12000µF in my Ampzilla and it is a working circuit even at full power into a 4 ohm load. The DC resistance of the coil is 0.57 Ohm I still remember Nelson's post: Pi-filter multo bene. |
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Elso - she is right and argueing in technical terms (it is very easy to calculate what happens in the LC filter), contrary to you, who argue in terms of audio gods .
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Oh........so no one has ever built a commercial SS amp with a Pi-input filter.
Wrong! Jocko |
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OK - let's speak about values and behavior of the defined filter.
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