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I have a theory that posits automotive journalism is a lot like sex: when it's good, it's good, but when it's bad, holy shit is it bad.
Those satirical scribes over at The Onion have taken aim at boring car magazines in their latest issue, and as always, they're pretty spot-on. They show us the cover of fictional "Good Car" magazine featuring the 2013 Hyundai Sonata, which as they correctly say, is a "good car." Well, it isn't not a good car.
Other stories in the magazine include features on the Honda Accord and Ford Fusion, and a comparison test between the Toyota Corolla and the Nissan Altima, both of which it says are "not bad."
Click on over to the article and have a laugh, then be glad that Jalopnik doesn't subject you to that kind of thing.
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China jails 113 in ethnic Xinjiang region
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese courts in the far west, ethnic region of Xinjiang have imprisoned 113 people for terrorism or other charges, according to a government-run news portal.
Regional courts in the Kashgar area held open sessions on Wednesday to sentence the 113, including four who received life terms, in 69 cases, Tianshan.net said in a Sunday report.
The region, home to Muslim minority Uighurs, has seen a rise in violence in recent months. Most recently, a May 22 attack in a vegetable market in the regional capital of Urumqi left 43 dead, including four suspected attackers, prompting Beijing to announce a year-long operation to crack down on what it calls terrorism in the region.
Beijing blames the violence on religious extremists with ties to overseas terrorism groups. Members of the Uighur minority have long complained of repressive ethnic policies and practices, and economic disenfranchisement in their resource-rich land.
Since the crackdown's commencement, Xinjiang courts have held several mass sentencing sessions. The first came on May 27 when a Chinese court announced guilty verdicts for 55 people on charges of terrorism, separatism and murder in a public rally inside a stadium. In early June, Xinjiang courts sentenced another 81 people to terror-related charges.
Last week, China announced it had executed 13 people for terrorism and other violent crimes in Xinjiang.
Chinese authorities also said they broke up 32 terror groups and arrested more than 380 suspects in the first month of the crackdown aimed at demonstrating the Beijing's resolve to maintain order in Xinjiang.
Dilxat Raxit, spokesman for the Uighur rights group World Uyghur Congress, said courts in Xinjiang are in a political race to sentence Uighurs to jail terms amid the crackdown.
"They have trampled on the rights of the defendants to argue and appeal, accusing Uighurs who are rising against China's suppression and expressing their dissatisfaction of being terrorists," Dilxat Raxi said in a statement. "It will only lead to extreme forms of resistance when people cannot protest peacefully."
Among the latest cases, two defendants were convicted of organizing and leading terror groups after they viewed terrorism materials, spread extreme religious thoughts and plotted terror activities, according to Tianshan.net. Both received life imprisonment.
In another case, a man operating a cutlery shop in Kashgar was given a 10-year prison term after he sold two hatchets, two kitchen cleavers and two daggers to a man who used them in an attack that killed two and injured one. The knife vendor destroyed the registration book detailing the sale, and he was convicted of harboring criminals, Tianshan.net said.
A court also jailed a man for 10 years for forwarding to seven friends private messages believed to incite ethnic hatred and racial discrimination, the news portal reported.
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– First a little secret. Confidential research conducted for this journal shows the "Naked City" column draws a loyal, if eclectic, band of followers.
Sure, focus groups indicate the readership falls into three distinct categories: those with criminal records, police who should have criminal records and members of the public who tend to wear hoods to social gatherings.
The editor-in-chief – a once naive police rounds cadet fashioned into a media mover and shaker by this columnist – is constantly urging urging us to engage with the reader, which we find bizarre as we are already married.
In a bid to comply ( a failed attempt to qualify for an end-of-year bonus) we met the researchers, who sadly appeared to be suffering from early summer hay fever. Which would explain why they wore sunglasses indoors, sniffed constantly and went to the bathroom frequently.
Regardless of their methodology we are supremely confident the usual weekly readership (est 55) will drop markedly today as a by-product of Christmas office parties.
Sadly, many readers will only look at the paper, or online through the World Wide Web (see, Mr Editor-in-Chief, we are keeping up with the times) to check the date and to ensure the previous evening's behaviour has not made the headlines.
Just the other day, for example, a major financial institution's Christmas party turned into an end-of-year bash – literally. Four staff were taken to hospital after making too many withdrawals from the open bar and others were involved in a punch-on near the punch bowl.
It is also the time of year when columnists tend to reflect on the events of the previous 12 months before adjourning for a scrumptious festive luncheon of hot Christmas turkey accompanied by iced Wild Turkey.
First, it is our melancholy duty to announce the longest-running underworld show in town is finally shutting down.
It has taken more than 11 years, three trials, three chief commissioners, a guilty plea and a truckload of frequent-flyer points to finally turn Tony Mokbel from a five-star fugitive to a one-star prisoner.
At most of his many court appearances Mokbel chose to wear a smile, his trademark white shirt and a striking red tie.
In July when he arrived to be sentenced after pleading guilty to two counts of drug trafficking Purana Taskforce members turned up dressed the same.
Although he arrived in his customary good humour, he left feeling slightly aggrieved when Justice Simon Whelan gave him 30 with a minimum of 22 years. So much so he appealed, saying the sentence was manifestly excessive and crushing for a man with heart problems.
Mokbel is not the only crook happy to roll the dice by heading to the appeal courts for a second opinion. Increasingly, police and prosecutors feel the Court of Appeal is as out of step as a drunken accountant trying to dance Gangnam-style with a lampshade on his head.
We therefore welcome with some relief the appointment of Justice Paul Coghlan to the role, beginning in the new year. A former director of public prosecutions, he has helped deal with the backlog of murder cases listed for trial with his no-nonsense approach.
Even though Mokbel won't leave jail until he is a pensioner (and having lost a fortune won't be troubled by the means test), he remains as optimist.
Which is why he recently renewed his driver's licence until 2022, although the former Ferrari driver will have to be content for now with the occasional spin on the prison ride-on mower.
One man of the colourful variety who still knows the joys of owning a luxury motor car is Mick Gatto, who can be seen cruising around Melbourne in his splendidly shining Rolls-Royce.
Certainly such displays of wealth rarely go unnoticed and Gatto recently copped a $10 million tax bill – a matter he intends to dispute in court.
"They are trying to put me out of business. Now, I'm not crying because I'm a big boy and I'll get by because I have plenty of friends, but how is the average person supposed to fight something like this when they freeze all your money? It is simply not right," he told your columnist, who wrote it down immediately.
Other charismatic characters to end up in the Supreme Court are Tony Mokbel's two former partners, the delightful Danni McGuire (domestic) and jovial Jacobus Smit (business).
They were in dispute with the mysterious Jennifer Shaw, a former member of the Victoria Legal Aid Board.
They were fighting over a company that was attempting to redevelop The Nursery Cafe in Mount Alexander Road, Essendon, into an apartment complex.
And complex it was, with stories of faked documents, broken promises and unexplained cash payments.
Even before the matter went to court, Ms McGuire was attacked and bashed outside the family-friendly cafe, leaving her both shaken and stirred.
Then, during the hearing, police raided the property and took truckloads of allegedly hot white goods on sale at remarkable discounts.
In the end Danni was vindicated when Associate Justice Rodney Randall agreed she controlled the company but as the whole deal threatens to go guts up, with receivers hovering, the victory may turn out to be as impressive as finishing second in an egg-and-spoon race.
Sadly, even her Mercedes four-wheel-drive was repossessed and sold for $66,000 – pocket money in the good old days.
Another well-known character returned to the headlines for a few days during a May siege in East Keilor. Christopher Dean Binse, known as "Badness", kept police at bay for 40 hours before the stun grenades and tear gas persuaded him he had outworn his welcome.
Badness headed into the street carrying a gun and wearing a bulletproof vest. Instead of gunning him down Butch Cassidy-style, the Special Operations Group hit him with bean bag shots (eight of them) until he lost interest in proceedings.
Momentarily dazed but unhurt he was checked at the scene where his heart rate registered just 80, indicating stress was not a major issue.
Now inside, Badness has taken to writing his memoirs on what has indeed been a colourful life. We have read some of his musings before and he is not without talent and now has time to refine his caustic style even further. After all, a writer's garret is usually small with a tiny window – just like a cell really.
After years of controversy and ugly infighting, Chief Commissioner Ken Lay's 2012 pledge was to provide no-frills, traditional policing without any political spin.
This did not mean ducking the hard issues and police took a commendably tough line over allegations senior members of the Catholic Church had failed in child molestation cases.
One thing is certain: there will be sweat stains on some prominent dog collars when the royal commission kicks off some time in the new year.
After ignoring the problem for years, police are now actively investigating outlaw motorcycle gangs through a specialist taskforce code named Echo. On all available evidence it can expect a busy 2013.
The crime that shocked, horrified and seemingly galvanised Melbourne was the tragic case of Jill Meagher, who was killed while walking a short distance from a Brunswick bar after drinks with work colleagues.
The Homicide Squad's Suspicious Missing Person's Unit (Crew Four) was assigned the case and within days released CCTV footage taken from a Sydney Road shop of Ms Meagher apparently being approached by a man in a blue hoodie.
Five days after she disappeared police arrested Adrian Ernest Bailey, 41, who lived nearby in Coburg.
It is a matter of public record that Bayley took police to Gisborne where the victim's body was recovered.
As the matter is yet to be dealt with in court, the details of the case and the background of the accused cannot be discussed.
Suffice to say there will be many questions asked as to whether more could have been done to avoid this tragedy.
Within days of the arrest, up to 30,000 people, connected through social media, marched in Sydney Road not only to express a collective grief for Jill Meagher but to show the overwhelming majority of Melbourne's citizens know violence is never acceptable.
Police are concerned that the Meagher case has left some women so frightened they won't venture out at night – even though by any definition Melbourne remains a safe city.
This week Chief Commissioner Lay launched a social media campaign inspired by the people who marched in Brunswick. GO4ZERO is a project designed to prevent violence and support those who feel threatened with violence or intimidation. Which shows that even in times of great grief there is always hope – John Silvester


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Sunday, 25 July 2010
Edward Bess All Over Seduction in Sunlight
The texture is perfect, its not greasy or sticky yet its creamy so its blends with ease and it feels really lightweight.
I have been using this nearly everyday since I bought it and have had no issue with clogged pores or breakouts (I have to be careful with blush/highlight type products). I use it on top of the cheekbones and under the eyebrow and at the side of the eye. This is so easy to use and really gives a luminous look that doesn't look like you have loaded yourself with product but rather that you just have a natural healthy glow.
Here are the ingredients:
I've fared really well with EB so far, it does seem a very foolproof brand, more reviews to come.
I buy my Edward Bess from Zuneta.com
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It looks very pretty, glad to hear that it hasn't caused any skin issues as I worry about that with cream products.ReplyDelete
My Edward Bess wishlist is definitely growing!
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VERY pretty, love the subtle shimmer!ReplyDelete
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I think it might have to go on your EB list :). I'm surprised how much I like it really as I am super picky with highlighters x
Hi Meeta,
I know what you mean, I've already started writting down more EB I want :)
Hi Luv2smilexo,
It can be tricky buying online, I tend to buy the majority of stuff online and I know for brands where there is not many reviews/pictures I have had some real duds! That said I have really liked every EB I have bought so far.
Hello Cafe Bellini,
I do really like the subtleness of it, a lot of highlighters can look really shiny, over the top shimmer but this is just right.
Hello Sam,
Thaks, I have reactive skin so always want to know the ingredients so am glad it helps.
Right, off to watch your video x


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Hopes Fading for Pre-Christmas Fiscal Cliff Deal
With the clock ticking down to the fiscal cliff deadline, Washington is appearing less and less likely to reach a deal before Christmas.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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Sydney their offer was good enough and criticized them the rally is dead ... speakers going home this weekend to Ohio ... which is an Ensign had pretty bad sign ... they've had that in ... the number two Democrat House entered urban can say that one of the Republican he asks on entitlement changes this off the table that the way houses told him that this is about raising the retirement raising the retirement age and eighty five to sixty seven ... they're not going to go there on the record said the White House has specifically told him that that's can happen ... and if you're ever there's three things that the Republicans want out of ... the White House lawn and tenement Wilson speaker banner home and ... it is ... silly I know that ... that the ... glasses were allow ... to thinking about things and to top this openly says that there are cell phones that work so they're downplaying that there's a deal but ... really there's no ... tangible way of seeing how they do this in the next week and now the talk is for its planned these energies into something like ... the impasses thereto Republicans except the present offer for ... under two hundred fifty thousand dollars in extending the tax rates aam ... for those folks and then come back and trying to summing next year ... is that everywhere because we just because the Senate has already passed a bill in the Senate to stay on tax cuts for everybody who two fifteen right ... so the house credit the last minute take them ... with ads can take that up in a naked Julianne edges together Republicans give their members something they could even take that ... extending the wealthy and have that that he did just that they think of that vote on a national streets of trickery that they can get into ... the skillet this plane can think that we're going and we're looking at after Christmas before anything ... really takes it would surely ... look past the fiscal clothes for second and ask you all were heading towards a constitutional lawyer ... I can tell a story where they don't get any of these issues are resolved and then by January or February ... today is running up against the debt limit again and again in two dozen eleven Obama has said he's not to negotiate ... like that like you did last time ... it's feasible that he could say he's just to keep issuing debt even if we pass ... over the debt limit ... and then we have a constitutional crisis is that there is that in this scenario any plausible ... it's possible but all you know I think you know both for present Obama say I'm not can use the Constitution weapons all that it's a political issue don't be so politically now maybe in the end he doesn't do that ... but I totally agree with him and that's the ... that's really what may be taking shape here is an attempt to answer to some Republicans why new this is to conflate ... the current fiscal cliff negotiations with the coming negotiations on raising ... the debt ceiling ... and create ... again this or the whole ball acts prices that we hadn't in twenty eleven ... um I think Republicans think their leverage is increased in that other political perils also increased because ... it's one thing to be seen as pushing the country off the ... tax cliff or another to see ... BC is pushing the country into default so then you're a time of high stakes if we get the fedora and that's the Senate to agree ... it also another factor in this is the Republicans are kind of enjoying a lot of this this money ... the last campaign ... members of Congress did pretty well on Wall Street are also ... ticked off that the president ... and as I understand it ... but the Wall Street guy stole a missile or witty on regulation and taxes and spending all that ... but don't rerun the debt ceiling thing so I think there is a bit of hesitation ... in other parts of Republicans to we're it ... was August two thousand eleven really so good for us so we went around that they need to ... get in political terms in the last seats in the house they lost seats in the sense that loss the presence in the aftermath of that I ... don't think they wanted ... they don't all wanna go there but so is done so with the Valliere stall and ... the White House is definitely an intimate their new position of what I understand that feeling like that ... where you're out there to be on a limb by herself and lending to be attending this time his way he said this bring business to their site ... so that they really can push for public without on clay in the IPO shooting on that one on the one hand and say you're not going to push us towards ... what they look or whatever you happen to you know what they would say is ... we're breaking off talks with Republicans we know ... is that Saddam there ... they have the hand grenade ... they wanna pull the pin


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The World Atlas of Wine Releases 7th Edition
Do you like to drink wine? Do you enjoy reading books? Do you enjoy fact charts, pretty pictures and cartography? If you answered yes to any of these questions, "The World Atlas of Wine" by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson may be the perfect addition to your bookshelf.
The hefty sized "World Atlas Of Wine" (Mitchell Beazley, 2013) is now in its seventh incarnation with internationally renowned wine writers Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson again at the helm to secure its place as one of the best "go to" books for wine reference and knowledge.
Wine is an endless study and the more I learn, the more I realize I'm only scratching the surface. This edition shows off not only the classic wine growing regions and grapes, but also the massive growth in the wine world especially compared to the previous 2007 edition.
This substantial (both in size and comprehensiveness) book is aimed at those with at least a touch of oenophile in them. In its encyclopedic entries, one can see through the eyes of the experts but with a bit of humor mixed in. There are terrific tidbits of information for the casual wine drinker with a thirst for nerdy wine facts.
The foreword by Johnson and introduction by Robinson both reflect the co-authors' personalities as respected wine writers as they embody a "wine glass half-full" positive outlook into the wine world's current trends. Robinson's playfulness shines through as she coins casual terms like "Chardies" in reference to Australian Chardonnay and California as the "home of the blockbuster."
I love the crafty subject paragraph headings like "Oak as Make-Up" in the "Evolution of Modern Wine" chapter or the cheeky introductions such as for Catalunya, (Cava's home base): "Catalunya has convinced the world - or least more certainly itself - that it is a country apart from Spain."
The layout is resource-focused with lots of facts, wine labels, maps and charts yet each page gently guides your eye by using bold type to point out important names or text. One of my personal chart favorites is the "Making Wine in the Cellar" - an easy-to-follow flow chart with descriptions of how to make both white and red wines.
Highlighted wine labels from each region are an excellent guide to finding wines that represent their terroir. The "New Winery-New Thinking" chart and illustrations that show the spectacular Don Macimiano Icon winery in Chile is quite impressive, and the ever popular "Wine Consumption by Country" chart that puts Luxembourg in front, way ahead of the United States' lowly 35th place ranking, but just below Macedonia.
Regional Discoveries
The maps (it is called an Atlas, after all) are exceptional and specific. They include locations of notable producers and present a clear visual reference of why a wine's geographic origin can make a difference in its quality. One small quibble is that I did find some of the maps a bit cramped with information that made it challenging to distinguish region boundaries. The map of Central Italy is so detailed that it might require a magnifying glass to fully absorb.
The landscape photography is stunning, especially in the chapter divisions, some of which include double-page spreads of vineyards and wineries in all seasons. Two particularly striking examples are the photographs of snow-covered terraces in Lavaux, Switzerland and a view of the changing leaves of Cahors in Southwest France. Even the caption says, "all vineyards are photogenic in autumn."
Some of the major updates include a much more extended look at maps and wine making regions in the U.S. along with information about China and Japan's foray into wine making. Also, costal Croatia makes an appearance for the first time. The Atlas acknowledges the very recent transition of France's AOC quality designation to the European Union's AOP. All are important facts if you plan to take your wine education to the next step.
Many regions are touted as great wine travel destinations, and the Atlas has no shortage of suggestions for your next viticulture expedition. Tourism is an integral part of the wine business not only to promote the wines that are being made in the region, but also for the economy of winemaking. Destinations are not limited to Italy, France and California. How about Hungary, Greece or New York's Finger Lakes?
Just as in wine, preference can be totally subjective, and there are a plethora of wine reference books out there: Jancis Robinson's own "Oxford Companion to Wine" (an alphabetical wine reference dictionary very useful for advanced study of wine); "Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia," which has a more traditional and old-fashioned feel; and "Wine Bible," which hasn't been updated since 2000, all have their own cult followings.
"The World Atlas of Wine" offers a more modern and approachable take on the world of wine and is the most current, comprehensive and complete compilation. Wine is ever changing, and I'm sure that Johnson and Robinson are already working on the next edition, which will undoubtedly mention winemaking in some yet-to-be-unearthed locale. Fortunately, there will be oenophiles - glasses in hand - ready to partake in their discoveries.


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The Amazing Home of John Lasseter
Take a look at the Sonoma, California residence of John and Nancy Lasseter. Also, take a peak into a busy day at Pixar Studios.
Train Library
Model railroads travel throughout various rooms of the house, both above one's head and below the feet.
To access the Train Library: none other than a secret, hidden staircase.
Hawaiian Shirt Closet
Over 370 Hawaiian-style shirts.
Trophy Room
Wine Cellar
Kitchen / Dining Room
Gym / Backyard
We need to see more pics of the backyard, John! From what I can tell, there is are (at minimum) water slides going into a pool. In the two photos above it almost resembles River Country.
Below we see a satellite view of the mini water park-like backyard, as well as the rest of the home. Beautiful home in beautiful beautiful Northern California.
The estate is located some 60 miles from Pixar in Emeryville. But worry not, John has a driver to take him to/from the Studio. And for good reason. I wonder if that black SUV made a cameo in Cars 2? Hmm. If so, it surely had a clever and punerific name.
This is fascinating. John approves animation and provides notes from his iPad.
"A Day in the Life of John Lasseter" Video
Thanks John Lassetire. Oh, I mean Lasseter. Remember to send us photos of your cool backyard!
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The Kansi 3twenty is the mid-range machine in a new family of UK-designed folding bikes. As well as this 3-speed, there's a singlespeed with a coaster brake, the 1twenty, and 9-speed derailleur version, the 9twenty. They share the same frame.
It looks like a Dahon Mu, although there are some subtle differences. The chainstay shape and cable run are different, and the steerer folds differently. The main difference, however, is the marketing. It's the only folder that I've seen advertised on big posters at train stations.
Kansi have put a lot of thought into the way their folding bike looks and what sort of people might be attracted by the bike's image and what the brand promises. I kind of like that; it's certainly a fresh way of thinking. Kansi say their folders are 'bikes that ride well, fit into our lifestyles and reflect our personalities'.
By that they mean you can colour-coordinate your bike. The mykansi box is a free pack with different colour decals, grip collars and end-caps. All you have to do to get it is register your Kansi online. As well as the free pack, Kansi will upgrade your warranty to three years, which is very nice indeed.
You can even get mudguards that match your frame colour - for example, a grey one to match the rear triangle and a white one to match the front part of the frame and forks. I was surprised at how many people came up to me to ask about the good-looking folder I was sporting.
So much for the looks. How does it ride? The hinges hold the frame solid and it handles perfectly fine. It's not going to set the world on fire: it's still a small-wheeled folder with little forward extension for its stem. Steering is a bit trickier, especially cornering slowly and negotiating stationary traffic. Granted, the wheelbase is a bit longer and the head angle a bit more relaxed than other folders, which makes the steering a little less twitchy. And it does cruise very nicely once up to speed.
Stopping and slowing down is taken care off by a couple of Avid Single Digit V-brakes. These work very well, relative to the brakes of other folders. Compared to your big-wheeled bike you will still find yourself descending more gingerly, especially in traffic. You get the feeling that if you had to slam on the brakes suddenly at speed you might end up doing an endo.
The 3twenty has Sram T3 hub gears. I am all for hub gears, particularly on this type of bike. There's less maintenance, fewer bits exposed that can go wrong, and the chain is further from dirty roads. But 3-speed? It will be fine if you live in the flatlands. I don't. I live in Bath, on top a hill. Even after gearing down to a 39-tooth chairing, the range was inadequate. I got up the hill. It just wasn't pleasant sweating my way to the top in civvies. To be fair, the 9twenty would have suited me fine, and that's the one I'd have chosen if I were buying a Kansi.
The 3-speed hub has been around for a century and is durable and efficient. Sram T3 hub gears themselves have a good reputation too. I found that the gears worked flawlessly as long as I was gentle. You need to back off the pressure on the pedals for the gears to shift. On the plus side, you can change gears while stationary. Shifting is via a twistgrip control. There's no chain tensioner; you take up any slack by moving the wheel back in the rear-facing track dropouts.
Kansi haven't compromised the finishing kit. The saddle is very comfortable and the handlebar grips feel nice to the touch. White isn't the best choice. After a couple of months of use the grips aren't so white anymore and the graphics on the saddle are starting to wear off. There aren't any accessories apart from a kickstand, which I found surprisingly useful. The frame has bosses for mudguards and racks, but these don't come as standard.
Ride quality is only half the story with a folding bike, of course. It's important how well and quickly the bike folds, and how portable the resulting package is. It's easier to fold the Kansi than many folders because of its kickstand. You just pop the bike on its stand, lower the saddle, flip the handlebars down, and fold the frame. The folded package stays upright on the stand, although it has a tendency to fall over without it. The Kansi's fold is not as compact nor as well designed as the Brompton's. It's on a par with my Dahon.
Carrying the folded package is okay, provided you're happy to lean the bike against your leg. It's easy enough to fit in the boot of any car, or take on the bus or the train. One feature that I did really like is that both the frame hinge lever and the steerer hinge lever have a push-button locking mechanism, which prevents unwanted folding.
Overall, the Kansi looks good and rides well. I would prefer more emphasis on function than form: mudguards as standard and a 7- or 8-speed hub gear would really improve this bike for me. But if you're after a stylish folder and you don't have hills to worry about, this one's a good bet.
Looks good and rides well, although similar Dahons are better specced at this price
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road.cc test report
Make and model: Kansi 3twenty
Size tested: n/a
About the bike
State the frame and fork material and method of construction. List the components used to build up the bike.
Frame: kansi 3twenty - Custom kansi 6061 aluminium tubing
Size: Optimised 20" wheel cockpit with adjustable saddle heightBB centre to top of saddle 30" Max (70cm seatpost length to bb)BB centre to top of saddle 24.5" Min (56cm seatpost length to bb)
Colour: White / Grey
Fork: Custom 6061 kansi fork with stay fold adjuster tab - white
Brakes: Avid Single Digit 3 V Brake
Lever: Avid Flat Rate 5 Levers
Stem: K20 - Control tower folding handlebar post
Handlebar: K20 - City Limits bar 565mm
Grips: mykansi custom semi sleeve diamond grip - white
Shift levers: SRAM T3 right hand quick display twist shifter
Chain wheel: Truvativ Alloy 52T with chainguard
Crankset: Truvativ Isoflow Road 170mm
Freewheel: SRAM T3 16T sprocket
Chain: KMC Z30
Pedal: Wellgo B152 Black
BB: Tange Seiki LN-3912TBS H68/W113
Rim front: Jalco 20" x 1.5 28 Spoke - silver
Rim rear: Jalco 20" x 1.5 36 Spoke - silver
Tyres: CST Dual 2 Zeppelins 20" x 1.5
Front hub: Joy AO51 28 Spoke
Rear hub: SRAM T3 internal 3 speed hub with 186% transmision 36 spoke
Saddle: kansi custom K series with K-mount system
Seatpost: mykansi Optipost
Seat clamp: kansi Q Clamp (Quick release)
Kick stand: QK-CA01B
Weight: 11kg fully built including pedals
Tell us what the bike is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about the bike?
Kansi reckon it's for not too hilly commuting and across town journeys. They also say "we want bikes that ride well, fit into our lifestyles and reflect our personalities." If you want a stylish folder, then this might be for you.
Frame and fork
Tell us about the build quality and finish of the frame and fork?
Seems pretty well built
Tell us about the materials used in the frame and fork?
Custom Kansi 6061 aluminium tubing
Tell us about the geometry of the frame and fork?
It's got a slightly longer wheelbase and more relaxed angles than most folders, making it a bit more stable.
How was the bike in terms of height and reach? How did it compare to other bikes of the same stated size?
It was fine for a folder
Riding the bike
Was the bike comfortable to ride? Tell us how you felt about the ride quality.
The bike was comfortable enough for a folder.
Was there any toe-clip overlap with the front wheel? If so, was it a problem?
I didn't experience any toe overlap.
Tell us some more about the handling. How did the bike feel overall? Did it do particular things well or badly?
The bike handles fine at cruising speeds but can be a bit twitchy at low speeds. This is the same for all folders that don't have a stem to speak of.
Which components had the most effect (good or bad) on the bike's comfort? would you recommend any changes?
I particularly liked the saddle.
The hub gear works fine, but you do have to be careful when shifting.
It's not built for winning sprints.
The 9-spd version would have been a different story
The drivetrain
Wheels and tyres
Your summary
Did you enjoy riding the bike? I liked cruising on the flat, I didn't like hoiking up hills.
Would you consider buying the bike? I would not buy the 3 speed, and would probably not pay the premium for the stylish design
Would you recommend the bike to a friend? If they were after a good looking folder I would certainly recommend looking at the Kansi range.
About the tester
Age: 32 Height: 1.78m Weight: 76kg
I usually ride: All of them! My best bike is: Cervelo Dual
I've been riding for: Over 20 years I ride: Every day I would class myself as: Expert
I regularly do the following types of riding: time trialling, commuting, touring, club rides, fixed/singlespeed, Audax


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COLUMBUS, Ohio — When Columbus Crew coach Robert Warzycha saw center back Gláuber collide with Chicago forward Chris Rolfe, land awkwardly and crumple to the Toyota Park turf in Thursday afternoon's Lamar Hunt US Open Cup clash, he tried to put his worst fears aside.
"I was very positive that maybe he just sprained his knee or twisted his ankle," Warzycha told MLSsoccer.com by phone.
However, with teammates signaling for medical attention, the coach had a flashback to May 29 when midfielder Eddie Gaven suffered a season-ending torn ACL in an Open Cup third-round match against Dayton.
Unfortunately for the Crew, history repeated itself as the team confirmed Friday that a torn ACL in Gláuber's left knee will also put the Brazilian out for the remainder of the year. The Brazilian's surgery is expected to take place in two weeks while Gaven is scheduled to undergo surgery on June 21.
READ: Crew send international slot to Dallas in exchange for 2014 Supplemental Draft pick
Defenders Josh Williams and Eric Gehrig were together when they heard the news, and could scarely believe it.
"We asked each other, 'Can you believe this is happening again?'" Williams recalled.
Gláuber scored one goal in 13 starts in his first MLS season, and his injury continued a recent rash of injuries to Crew starters, which has in turn helped Columbus tumble to a 1-3-2 record in their last six games.
Midfielder Agustín Viana (hamstring) will miss his seventh straight match when Columbus host Montreal on Saturday (7:30 pm ET, Univision Deportes/MLS Live). Midfielder Danny O'Rourke (ankle) has not returned to the first XI since sitting the games of May 11 and 18.
And though Gláuber's fellow center back Chad Marshall (hamstring) and Williams (calf), a right back, have missed the past three and two games, respectively, Warzycha said they might pair in the middle Saturday.
Complicating the issue is that Williams' replacement, rookie Chad Barson, possibly has an ear infection and is doubtful for Saturday. That means Gehrig or Kevan George could also get the start vs. Montreal.
"It's time for other guys to step up," Williams said. "There's no excuses now. Everybody's going to get a shot. It's sink or swim time."
READ: Crew face quick turnaround as they prepare to face East-leading Impact
Long-term replacements for Gláuber or Gaven might be tough because the Crew has little space under the salary cap.
"We're going to try to do something whether through a trade or bring somebody else in," Warzycha said.
The cruel irony for Gláuber is when Wednesday's match against Chicago was postponed to Thursday afternoon because of severe weather, he was one of the few starters not pulled from the original lineup to rest for Saturday's match.
"If anybody could play two games it was Gláuber because he positions himself very well, reads the game very well and he's fit," Warzycha said. "We thought he was the one that could manage the two games."
Now, Warzycha is seeking anything Saturday to lift the dark clouds hovering the team.
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Good stuff
Hot cars, hot weather
Seen & Heard
Just a tad toasty
The Dublin City Council didn't let a blistering heat wave melt plans for a recent special Saturday outdoor meeting and walking tour.
Of course, city officials hadn't known the heat would soar to about 105 degrees when they scheduled a tour of street and landscaping improvements on Golden Gate Avenue. To avert the day's hottest weather, the council met at 9 a.m. to start hoofing it. There was city-supplied bottled water, and City Manager Joni Pattillo urged all to drink up. After walking more than an hour, Pattillo made a management call.
"We had considered walking further to see other parts of the downtown," Pattillo said, "but in light of the heat, we're going to cut things short."
Mayor Tim Sbranti quickly and vigorously agreed: "Meeting adjourned."
— Staff
Past Times
July 18, 1952 Top items from the Pleasanton Times
Headline: "Niles Chamber of Commerce ponders protest by member on how the county fair is run"
A resolution "complaining about the evils of the present county fair" was scheduled to be considered by the Niles Chamber this week after a strong protest at its previous meeting had been lodged by one of its members.
Preserving the usual custom which seemingly prevails elsewhere of castigating the fair every year upon its conclusion, Dr. Tom Wilson, of Niles, made the now-familiar charge that the fair association overemphasized horse racing at the expense of the fair's remainder. Fair officials here have become almost accustomed over the years to such charges, based, they say, on inadequate knowledge.
According to the Niles Township Register, "Dr. Wilson told the Niles Chamber of Commerce he thinks horse racing has taken over at Pleasanton to the extent that agriculture and industry have been shoved into the background.
"I want a resolution to the board of supervisors complaining about the evils of the present county fair," Wilson demanded.
"They pay eight people $150 per day up there to run the races and give only one man $5 a day to run the exhibits!," Wilson said.
Chamber President Peter Juhl ordered a resolution to be drawn along the lines of Dr. Wilson's protest for presentation.
At the Movies: The Roxy Theatre, Pleasanton: Fred MacMurray, Dorothy McGuire and Howard Keel star in "Callaway Went Thataway."
Real Estate: New homes on Walnut Drive in Pleasanton. Mature walnut trees. Priced at $11,500 to $12,500.
At the Grocery: Hagstrom's. VanCamp's pork and beans, three cans for 31 cents; chunk tuna, light meat, 28 cents per can; lettuce, two heads for 14 cents; and pot roast, 52 cents a pound.
Trivia Question: On July 25, 1963, America signed a nuclear test ban treaty with which two countries?
Answer to last week's question: On July 19, 1952, the 15th modern Olympic summer games opened in Helsinki, Finland.
Contact Louise Hartman at lhartman@bayarea newsgroup.com or follow on Twitter at Newsie1195.


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Next time Australia tour India, maybe I'll start a thread at the start of the series saying Well done India on retaining the Border Gavaskar trophy as well.
Next time Australia tour India, maybe I'll start a thread at the start of the series saying Well done India on retaining the Border Gavaskar trophy as well.
Tendulkar = the most overated player EVER!!
Beckham = the most overated footballer EVER!!
Vassell = the biggest disgrace since rikki clarke!!
Nonetheless,I am done with this, I'd much rather be arguing with someone about cricket than someone's thread starting quality.
As I said, typically dour and argumentative.
That said, I do agree we have 0 chance against India in India and would struggle against India at home as well, right now.
Congrats England
woooooooooooooooooo we winn! hope theres some celebrations like last time, not for the players though lol. cant believe its the same pitch that we bowled them out for 160. celeeebrations time cmon. the ashes are home! whens the next one down under? about time we had a good showing down there. hope we play with some pride this time!
Thanks Pasag Must admit when you made the thread I was still petrified. Yet I guess that's just my pessimistic madness.
Do I contradict myself?
Very well then I contradict myself,
(I am large, I contain multitudes.
Walt Whitman
All the arguing is spoiling our celebration thread!
Or something.
RIP Fardin Qayyumi (AKA "cricket player"; "Bob"), 1/11/1990 - 15/4/2006
Yes, because that's exactly the same.
I don't think it'd have taken too much detective work to work out the game was still going when this thread started. Australia were never going to get 500-odd from that position.
I forfeited my right to argue with you about cricket 10 mins ago
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R.I.P Craigos, you were a champion bloke. One of the best
R.I.P Fardin 'Bob' Qayyumi
Member of the Church of the Holy Glenn McGrath
"How about you do something contstructive in this forum for once and not fill the forum with ****. You offer nothing." - theegyptian.
"There's more chance of SoC making a good post than Smith averaging 99.95." - Furball
"**** you're such a **** poster." - Furball
Oh and congratulations England! I said this in the other thread, but will do so again here. They did a great job in this test, and thoroughly deserve to win the series. They were better than us in 3 out of 5 tests.
The ghost of this fellow probably has a wry grin tonight.
Thanks to saggers, jondavluc & cokes for their congratulations, anyway.
What a sport, eh? Lose by an innings and 80 runs ten days ago, piss it today. **** me.
Cricket Web's current Premier League Tipping Champion
- As featured in The Independent.
"Ben Stokes, that most unlikely saint, worked the second of the two miracles he needs for his canonisation." - The Guardian's Andy Bell on the England all-rounder's Headingley ton
I missed most of the day's game since I had to catch a flight. Checked in my room only now and immediately switched on to see Strauss & Co. celebrating!! What a moment!!!!! Just jumped around the room!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And came right here to post...
Congrats England, deserved to win and outplayed us when it mattered, and also congrats to all the English fans around here, hope you guys start believing in your team a bit more from now on.
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The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) is a non-governmental international organization which governs most national Scout Organizations, with 28 million members. WOSM was established in 1920 and has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. It is the counterpart of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).
The mission of WOSM is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Scout Law, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society. WOSM is organized into regions and operates with a conference, committee and bureau.
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Promise and Law
All members of the Scout Movement are required to adhere to a Scout Promise and a Law reflecting, in language appropriate to the culture and civilization of each National Scout Organization and approved by the World Organization, the principles of Duty to God, Duty to others and Duty to self, and inspired by the Promise and Law conceived by the Founder of the Scout Movement in the following terms:
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On my honour I promise that I will do my best To do my duty to God and the King (or to God and my Country); To help other people at all times; To obey the Scout Law.
The Scout Law
- 1. A Scout's honour is to be trusted.
- 2. A Scout is loyal.
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Columbus launch delay - interview with ESA's Roland Luettgens
6 December 2007
NASA have announced that today's Atlantis launch is postponed. Following an inspection, NASA will decide whether to go ahead with a launch attempt tomorrow evening at 22:09 CET. Earlier this evening, ESA Mission Director Roland Luettgens provided background details on the delay and what is expected to happen next.


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Offense Hibernates
Five pitches into the game, a double, triple, single and two runs. The Phillies offense got off to a sizzling start. Then came the fizzle as once again the offense went into hibernation as they hd four hits and one run on the next 115 pitches.
Phillies were 3-0 in Game 4 of the NLDS until Wednesday night. Roy-O was 5-0 as a starter in the postseason. He had lost once in relief. While the Phillies offense went cold it was Freese that did the damage to Roy-O.
So, there will be a Game 5 Friday night at Citizens Bank Park. Two former teammates in Toronto, Doc and Carpenter, will hook up. Loser goes home.
In seven previous postseason instances in which the Phillies held a 2-1 advantage, they won all seven.
Phillies will work out at 2:30 p.m.; St. Louis at 4:15 p.m. Dock, Carpenter and both managers will make appearances in the interview room before the workouts begin.
Pinch Blasts
Ben's game winner on Tuesday night was the sixth pinch-hit home run in Phillies postseason history:
Jerry Martin, 1978 NLCS (1) vs. LA.
Bake McBride, 1978 NLCS (4) at LA.
George Vukovich, 1981 NLDS (4) vs. Mtl. (walk-off)
Matt Stairs, 2008 NLCS (4) at LA.
Eric Bruntlett, 2008 WS (2) at Tampa Bay.
Phillies Postseason History
October 6 (3-2 record):
1950 WS #3 at New York: Phillies seventh straight one-run World Series loss, this one, 3-2, as the Yankees rally with single runs in the eighth and ninth innings.
1978 NLCS #3 at Los Angeles: Steve Carlton drives in four runs and strikes out eight as Phillies stay alive with a 9-4 win at Dodger Stadium. LA leads Series, 2-1.
1993 NLCS #1 at Veterans Stadium: Kim Batiste drives in John Kruk with the winning run in the bottom of the 10th, a 4-3 decision over the Braves.
2007 NLDS #3 at Denver: Rockies eliminate the Phillies in three straight, 2-1, in Coors Field. Shane Victorino's homer in the seventh ties the game but Colorado scores an eight-inning run on three straight singles to advance to the NLCS.
2010 NLCS #1 at Citizens Bank Park: In his postseason debut, Roy Halladay tossed a no-hitter in beating the Reds, 4-0. It is the second no-hitter in MLB history, the other being a perfect game by the Yankees' Don Larsen in 1956. Phillies win their seventh straight Game 1 of a postseason series, tying the NL record.
Alumni Postseason Memories
What is your favorite memory of postseason baseball as a child? . . . What is the biggest change from the regular season? . . . What is your fondest personal postseason memory?
Chris Coste (C 2006-9)
"I have several incredible memories, but the two that stand out are: 1) the pain and disappointment we experienced on the flight back to Philly after losing to the Rockies in 2007, but knowing that after overtaking the Mets on the last day of the regular season, we were going to go into the 2008 season with confidence and motivation… 2) running onto the field after Brad Lidge struck out Eric Hinske in Game 5–an amazing, dreamlike feeling of disbelief, combined with the euphoria of the greatest accomplishment a team could achieve. People always ask what it felt like to win a World Series. My only response is this: 'try to imagine waking up one day and finding out you won the lottery. That's what it felt like–shock, disbelief, amazement, and every positive emotion a person could have!' I still wake up on occasion and wonder if it all really happened."
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And they still couldn't find any offense in game 5. Pathetic. What did Charley say? "If you can't get up for game 5…well so be it." It be it, Charley. You put hobbled players in the lineup who couldn't get a hit off a tee much less Carp. Your bench players won half the regular season games, yet kept sitting all through the game, except for Gload…who is banged up himself. Why, Charley, why???
Perhaps 'The Insider' will shed some light.
Now, 8 days later and no response from Mr. Insider. Perhaps he's already hibernating, too. But what should we expect, he's a paid liar just like the 3 TV booth stooges who fed us hype all season. Pathetic.


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Screen Rant's Ben Kendrick reviews Resident Evil: Afterlife
Resident Evil: Afterlife is the fourth installment in the zombie-apocalypse franchise based on Capcom's survival-horror video game series. The original Resident Evil film was a forgettable but enjoyable action-horror adaptation. The plot was convoluted but kept the focus tight, limited to a group of survivors as they escaped from a zombie-infested underground research facility. A twist at the end of the movie split the franchise from the video game source material – detonating the manageable focus into an over-the-top global apocalypse.
As a result, moviegoers sat through two lackluster and outrageous follow-ups: Resident Evil: Apocalypse and Resident Evil: Extinction each lacking a cohesive narrative direction. Resident Evil: Afterlife is burdened by the fallout of the previous films, and while it manages to improve upon the other sequels, it still comes with its own set of problems.
Up front, viewers who enjoyed the first three films, as well as "against all odds" slayer films such as Underworld or Legion, will enjoy what Resident Evil: Afterlife is offering. In addition, there are plenty of over the top fight sequences to keep the shoot first, ask questions later, action fans happy. If you're looking for a zombie film with brains (pun intended) or a gripping action-suspense flick, Afterlife isn't likely to sate your particular cravings.
However, fans of the game series who may have abandoned the film franchise, because of its lack of reverence to the source material, might actually want to give Afterlife a shot – as several franchise characters have prominent roles in the latest installment. In fact, as each second passed, it felt as writer/director Paul W.S. Anderson (who also wrote/directed the original Resident Evil film) was attempting to weave Afterlife back into the franchise canon - as it has been presented in the games.
Resident Evil: Afterlife continues the story of Alice (Milla Jovovich) as she attempts to enact revenge on franchise-favorite, Albert Wesker (Shawn Roberts) and the Umbrella Corporation – a bio-engineering company responsible for genetic experimentation that led to the global zombie apocalypse. The first forty-five minutes of the film are the equivalent of Anderson taking a red pen to everything that made the previous Resident Evil installments slapdash and soulless – a lot of the more absurd-threads get purged and the story settles into a more manageable narrative: Alice's investigation of Arcadia – a zombie-free zone, where survivors attempt to rebuild human civilization.
In her search, Alice is reunited with Claire Redfield (Ali Larter) and the two travel to Los Angeles where they meet zombie-food, I mean the supporting cast. The new survivors are mostly Hollywood caricatures, literally: Bennett (Kim Coates) is a smarmy movie producer, Kim Yong (Norman Yeung) is Bennett's over-eager intern, Crystal (Kacey Barnfield) is an aspiring actress, and their leader, Luther West (Boris Kodjoe), is a star basketball player. They're not terrible characters but their cookie-cutter design reveals the biggest problem with the film, as well as the Resident Evil film franchise: the films aren't about people trying to survive in a zombie apocalypse, they're about finding the most intense, over the top, ways to kill zombies in an apocalypse.
There's nothing wrong with a film about mowing down zombies thoughtlessly, if that film contains loads of great action set-pieces, but Afterlife has too much downtime and takes itself way too seriously to succeed at being campy-fun. The stakes are too high, we're not talking about a lake in Arizona or a single suicidal mission, we're talking about a global zombie apocalypse. Early in the film, Alice bemoans the possibility that she could actually be the last uninfected survivor… in the world. As a result, it's hard to feel particularly relieved when she discovers other survivors – and they're the most one-dimensional group of people imaginable.
That said, Anderson succeeds in building intrigue and complexity around a late addition to the group, a man trapped in a Hannibal-like glass isolation box in the basement of the prison where Alice and the survivors get holed-up. Fans of the game series will recognize the character, played by Wentworth Miller. Upon his release, the story, character-dynamics, and future franchise installments instantly become more appealing.
The second half of the film shows that Anderson is attempting to build a Resident Evil narrative that isn't dependent on the soulless butt-kicking Alice that's been provided by the series – giving it room to grow (as well as borrowing heavily from last years game Resident Evil 5 – which is more action than survival horror). Anderson introduces a new zombie-type which fans of the game series will recognize as the Uroboros virus at work – capable of 28 Days Later-style quick movements, instead of the zombie shuffle. The director also brings in the Executioner Majini. Even though the monstrosity goes totally unexplained, his presence helps break up the zombie-horde attack scenes – and he looks and moves significantly better than Nemesis in Resident Evil: Apocalypse.
Once the survivors attempt their escape, the plot doesn't offer many surprises but at least manages to stay on the rails. Compared to the previous films, the story follows a sensible progression and offers some fun moments along the way.
Viewers who wait a few minutes after the credits start rolling will be treated to a taste of what's to come in Resident Evil: Revelations (or whatever they decide to call the fifth film in the franchise). It's hard to imagine that drawing closer to the convoluted story in the Resident Evil video games could be a positive attribute, but if Afterlife succeeds at a single thing, it's bringing in a better batch of central characters – instead of Alice's lone wolf routine.
Resident Evil: Afterlife was shot in 3D and doesn't suffer from a terrible post-production 3D retro-fit (like Clash of the Titans). However, that doesn't mean the 3D effects add anything to the experience. We all know that Avatar raised the bar for 3D film making with Cameron's calculated use of subtlety – letting the Pandora visuals speak for themselves. Anderson is not so subtle: ninja stars fly at the screen, swords pierce through chest cavities and poke out of the screen, Alice dives through a plate of glass as we watch her fall away from the screen. The format only succeeds only in reminding us of the physical proximity of the screen.
The effect is especially distracting in the opening sequence where multiple Alice clones storm an Umbrella facility. The combination of copy and pasted CGI Jovovichs as well as the 3D effects make for a blurry and distracting experience. The effects take precedent over the narrative and, on several occasions, a character does something that was designed to look cool in 3D but makes no sense in the dire combat situations featured in the film.
As mentioned previously, this reliance on what would be fun over what makes sense can work (I realize this is suspension of disbelief 101) in a film like Zombieland, where the actors and filmmakers are in on the joke. However, the cast and filmmakers behind Resident Evil: Afterlife take the movie very seriously, (I'm hard pressed to think of a single humorous moment) and, as a result it's hard to forgive them for not providing a better action, 3D, or zombie-apocalypse experience.
Resident Evil: Afterlife isn't as good as the original film but it's a step-up for the franchise - though it's still operating out of a pretty deep hole. That said, given the direction and narrative choices Anderson makes in the second half, I'm probably more enthused about the possibilities he might explore in a fifth Resident Evil film, than I am about what he already put on film in Resident Evil: Afterlife.
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
Always a Day Late and a Dollar Short
I didn't get the memo, or if I did the Chihuahua's ate it! No matter, it's never to late to get involved.
I subscribe to the "teach them to fish" method of battling poverty. My favorite charity is something called Trickle Up. A New York schoolteacher developed this idea at her kitchen table. It's simple, the organization provides training and seed capital to women in third world and other impoverished areas. They are tutored on how to write and develop a business plan and sign a contract agreeing to pay back the $50 from their profits. That, in turn, funds another small business.
Loans are given to women exclusively. Women are fully invested in caring for and creating a better life for their children. A $50 loan doesn't sound like much to us, but it can buy a scale and other supplies to open a fresh fruit and vegetable stand in a local market or it can purchase materials for weaving fabrics.
Here are two Guatemalan women we met on the beach in Belize. They were walking up and down the beach selling their colorful wall hangings and blankets. Some of the women had babies cradled on their backs.
Here's your chance to help and it won't cost you a dime. For everyone of my readers who leaves a comment I will donate $1 to Trickle Up. That means if I get 50 comments we will finance one woman in her goal to make her family self-sufficient.
And as Martha always says, that's a good thing!!
OK Lurkers - - This is your chance. You can quickly jump in from the shadows. I know you're there. Help me and a less fortunate woman!!
81 comments:
- Donna said...
Here's $1 for ya...
- October 16, 2008 at 2:36 AM
If it's for charity, I'll come out of lurking... Argh, the sun hurts my eyes!
Best wishes to you and the women involved in this project!
- October 16, 2008 at 2:40 AM
- Heidi said...
I LOVE there beautiful tan skin - comeing from a lilly livered Englishwoman.... Here's your buck!!! LOL
- October 16, 2008 at 3:21 AM
- willzmom said...
Okay, so I admit it-I am a lurker! I think that this is a great idea and a great way to serve others. Thanks for the information and thank you for your kind heart. Now I'm going over to read about this great organization.
- October 16, 2008 at 3:56 AM
- Mary said...
what a wonderful idea! I'm with you, Suzanne. :)
- October 16, 2008 at 4:38 AM
- J'Ollie Primitives said...
another day, another dollar!
- October 16, 2008 at 4:52 AM
- Molly said...
count me in.
- October 16, 2008 at 4:54 AM
- Gizmo said...
I'll step into the light for a buck. LOL
- October 16, 2008 at 5:05 AM
- Significant Snail said...
Two things: here's a comment to help bring you up to 50
I didn't know it was blog action day either! Thanks for sharing all the info today about Trickle Up and blog action!
- October 16, 2008 at 5:08 AM
Ok....I am a lurker I admit....but I do feel much better now saying it out loud.
This sounds like a wonderful way to help these women help themselves and their families. Hope you can get at least 50 today.
- October 16, 2008 at 5:23 AM
- Kim said...
What a great plan. I just got some tea from a friend in Kenya who got it from a woman there who started her own business. As a new Mom, I now understand the power women/mothers have!
- October 16, 2008 at 5:29 AM
- Jen said...
An excellent cause--count me in!
- October 16, 2008 at 5:29 AM
- Laura said...
This reminds me of something in Orlando called The Ripple Effect. What a great idea! It only takes a little bit.
- October 16, 2008 at 5:30 AM
- Thirkellgirl said...
(I see you were up in the middle of the night, too). I think this form of charity is SO much better than most. I'm all for encouraging enterprise.
- October 16, 2008 at 5:45 AM
- Lena . . . said...
What a wonderful idea. Me too!
- October 16, 2008 at 5:55 AM
What a wonderful idea! I really enjoy reading your blog.
- October 16, 2008 at 6:05 AM
- EMBELLISHER said...
You are most generous in these uncertain times.May your tribe increase.
- October 16, 2008 at 6:08 AM
- Lisa said...
I have never heard of this charity...what a great idea! $1 more dollar in the hat.....
- October 16, 2008 at 6:19 AM
- Princess S said...
Dang Skippy i'll leave a comment!!!! Service to others is contagious and what a great thing to be infected with!!!
- October 16, 2008 at 6:51 AM
- Pieceful Afternoon said...
Here's another dollar - and I'm going to go and contribute more myself. Great idea.
- October 16, 2008 at 7:35 AM
- Heather said...
Their smiles are beautiful!
- October 16, 2008 at 7:49 AM
this is my first time leaving a comment on a blog...ever.
this is a good reason to start.
- October 16, 2008 at 7:49 AM
What a great idea!
- October 16, 2008 at 7:52 AM
Great idea.
- October 16, 2008 at 8:06 AM
- Bridge said...
Great cause! And lots of comments...
- October 16, 2008 at 8:12 AM
- lisa said...
What a great idea!
- October 16, 2008 at 8:28 AM
What a lovely idea! Keep up the good work.
- October 16, 2008 at 8:35 AM
- Ritch in Love said...
I recently watched a program on a t.v. channel called BYU TV about a program extremely similar to this one. These programs WORK! I was so impressed with these ideas!
- October 16, 2008 at 8:39 AM
- bv said...
love this program and will send my own $$$$$ too!
- October 16, 2008 at 8:42 AM
- Jill said...
What a fantastic idea Suzanne! I love it!
- October 16, 2008 at 9:22 AM
I didn't know about Trickle Up. Thanks for telling us about it, I'm going to get involved.
- October 16, 2008 at 9:46 AM
- Willow Witch said...
Gosh, you make me feel so dirty, I haven't been lurking, I like to think of it as full face peeking in a window blog viewing. So now for your slur on my person and for charity that will cost you a buck!
- October 16, 2008 at 9:47 AM
I'm a lurker although i usually lurk at your other blog- with all the pictures which I love! I can get behind a good cause though.
- October 16, 2008 at 10:00 AM
- Mamahut said...
What a nice gal you are! Count me in. With all of your lurkers this might cost you a little Suzanne:) I'm glad they peeked out for this one.
- October 16, 2008 at 10:13 AM
- LIBERTY POST EDITOR said...
Gee, you're almost there! You are a rockin' amazing woman! xo
- October 16, 2008 at 10:41 AM
- Far Side of Fifty said...
Count me in, got here from Heidi's, sounds like a good cause for women! Glad to help you out:)
- October 16, 2008 at 10:42 AM
- lifeinredshoes said...
count me.
- October 16, 2008 at 10:44 AM
- lifeinredshoes said...
- October 16, 2008 at 10:45 AM
- jazzi said...
I'll bite. A wonderful thing to do, ma'am!
- October 16, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Karma being what it is your goodness will be repaid - increase the peace!
- October 16, 2008 at 11:17 AM
- stefanie said...
41st dollar.
It's not to late for her. May you both be blessed.
- October 16, 2008 at 11:48 AM
- FarmHouse Style said...
Count me in as well.
- October 16, 2008 at 11:50 AM
thanks for donating! check http://www.freewebs.com/clickforcharity/index.htm
- October 16, 2008 at 12:34 PM
I'm actually commenting on your chick flick post, but thought I would kill 2 bees with one whack, or something like that...Anyway, I am nervous about seeing that movie b/c that is one of my favorite books of all time and I am afraid they will ruin it (like White Oleander). I'll probably watch it anyway...Also, I love netflix.
- October 16, 2008 at 12:39 PM
What a great way to help others. I enjoy reading your blog - you have a great sense of humor. Thanks for all that you do.
- October 16, 2008 at 1:33 PM
this is great! what a wonderful idea!
- October 16, 2008 at 1:50 PM
- Tanya said...
hey we are almost there!! so this lurker is coming out of her shy hiding place. Great idea..thank you!
- October 16, 2008 at 1:50 PM
Another buck! Looks like you're almost to 50 now.
- October 16, 2008 at 1:52 PM
- Mamasphere said...
What a wonderful thing you're doing! Here's my 100 cents.
- October 16, 2008 at 1:53 PM
- Judy said...
My philosophy exactly...help them to help themselves! Great idea.
- October 16, 2008 at 2:23 PM
- hayseed said...
this is also exactly the kind of charity i believe in too. Great idea.
- October 16, 2008 at 2:24 PM
this is from a farmer's wife-we all
have to use our heads and hearts-thanks for featuring these dear ladies-and count me in!!
- October 16, 2008 at 2:29 PM
- Janet said...
Great idea Suzanne. Looks like you have already funded one woman and are on the way for a second woman.
- October 16, 2008 at 4:12 PM
- KatKit13 said...
I LOVE the smiles on their faces, as if they're the only ones who know the punchline to the joke.
And what a great cause. :-)
- October 16, 2008 at 4:12 PM
Thank you very much for doing this - a blessing for your readers as well as the recipients.
- October 16, 2008 at 4:25 PM
- Tami said...
Love this idea, isn't amazing what a dollar can do?
- October 16, 2008 at 4:35 PM
- Mary said...
love the idea of making someone self sufficient. Count me in
- October 16, 2008 at 4:41 PM
Hi Suzanne, I love your blog this is a wonderful thing you are doing, thanks for sharing this wonderful organization with us, I'm going to donate to them too
- October 16, 2008 at 4:42 PM
- LDF said...
Damn, busted for lurking! You might be on your way to your second $50! Hello, I've been enjoying your blog (via The Milkman's Wife via The Pioneer Woman) for the last couple of months, and I think this Trickle Up idea is fabulous!
- October 16, 2008 at 4:49 PM
- Paige said...
Hey when were you in Belize and where? We go ALL the time!
Good project
- October 16, 2008 at 6:45 PM
- Lori said...
What a great idea - I'm in!
- October 16, 2008 at 7:05 PM
- Suzanne said...
Thanks everyone for participating. You've made my day and made a difference in someone else's life.
- Suzanne, the Farmer's Wife
Paige - The Farmer and I were in Belize and Guatemala for our 25th wedding anniversary five years ago. We stayed on Ambergris Caye at Captain Morgan's and had a great time.
- October 16, 2008 at 7:17 PM
- Mogsie said...
is it to late?
**Poik poik**
is this thing on???
- October 16, 2008 at 7:57 PM
- Jan said...
What a great idea, no wonder you are a supporter. Count me as one more lurker speaking up.
- October 16, 2008 at 8:25 PM
- jan said...
I enjoy your blog and appreciate your support of a great cause!
- October 16, 2008 at 9:33 PM
- Leena said...
thanks for letting us have a part in helping out!
- October 16, 2008 at 10:48 PM
- MMK said...
I'm 2 days late but hopefully not too late! I hurt my knee a couple of months ago, then lost my job the next week. I couldn't job hunt or interview. We were wondering how we were going to pay the mortgage and the bills when we received a inheritance from a deceased loved one (totally unexpected). I will be paying it forward in lots of "thank yous" for a long time!
- October 17, 2008 at 6:30 AM
- Vee ~ A Haven for Vee said...
Oh and I missed it! What a great thing to do, Suzanne, and wow the number of commenters! :D
- October 17, 2008 at 6:48 AM
- Carole said...
That's a great idea and I hope I'm not too late. It's nice that I can participate though I'm overseas.
I was very moved by the story of Found Money - and I've always loved the concept of Paying It Forward. Reading all this on your blog has made my day brighter, thank you :-))
- October 17, 2008 at 7:07 AM
- Rue said...
Hi Suzanne :)
I'm a day late, but hopefully not a $1 short ;)
Oh and thank you for the gravy recipe!!
your biggest fan
- October 17, 2008 at 10:35 AM
I had not heard about Blog Action Day either, so my post that day was completely inappropriate. Don't consider myself a lurker.... blogs to me are like a trip to the library... a free read. :-)
- October 17, 2008 at 11:11 AM
I love the idea of paying it forward. Found money doesn't happen to often to me, but what I like to do is at the grocery store when I see people with the hungry signs, I get them a lunchable, an apple, and a big water and tell them God bless you. I think it's a great example of paying it forward for a just a little money.
- October 17, 2008 at 4:06 PM
- Mom Taxi Julie said...
What a great idea! Kudos to you!
- October 17, 2008 at 7:02 PM
- Stubblejumpers Cafe said...
Am I too late, hm? Hope not. Been a busy couple of weeks, as readers of S's Cafe will have figured out by now, but I always get back here sooner or later to see what the busy little farmer's wife has been up to!
- October 17, 2008 at 8:29 PM
- Linda said...
If it's not too late, please count me in!
- October 18, 2008 at 6:29 AM
- flying fish said...
what a beautiful concept, thanks for making my morning brighter!
- October 19, 2008 at 8:31 AM
- gschloff said...
I just love your blog and your ways of helping others.
Your reader are wonderful! I loved the story about the lady that bought the $117 calculator and the stoy of the two Belize women.
God Bless You!
- October 19, 2008 at 2:08 PM
- Design Gal said...
LOVE this idea! Mind if I copy it? I'd love to help out too!
- October 19, 2008 at 9:17 PM
- bj said...
oh, dear...am I too late? I have been gone for a week (my first cruise and it was wonderful) and am just now catching up on your blog. What a fabulous thing for you to do, my dear. Good, good luck...
love, bj
- October 21, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Love your blog! Just a lurker from Louisiana.
- October 22, 2008 at 11:24 AM
- Caffienated Cowgirl said...
I've been MIA for a bit...so I am just now seeing this post...hope this comment can still help :)
- October 22, 2008 at 1:31 PM


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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
Can I tell you one thing that makes me unreasonably happy on a day-to-day basis?
Strangers smiling at me.
Even better?
Strangers waving, or nodding, or offering a pleasant hello, or even (my favorite) the ol' one-finger-raise-on-the-steering wheel.
For whatever reason, I always notice those little things and they make me so happy for a moment or two. Actually, I think the best way to say it is that my heart genuinely feels warmed. And I'm reminded how much I just really like people. And how cool it is that two complete and utter strangers can make an encouraging connection in this big world, however fleeting. And how a moment so brief can have the power to make your day just a little brighter…just like that!
Crazy. And very cool. And call me cheesy, but it makes me want to return the favor to the world and smile or wave or say hi to strangers more often. Yes. That is exactly what I want to do.
What does that have to do with this soup? Nada. But it's wonderful and also makes me smile, and it will keep you feeling warm and happy all winter long. Here's how to make it…
Actually when I had the craving to make a batch of chicken enchilada soup, I took to Facebook to ask all of you if you would prefer a slow cooker or a 20-minute version. Both are quick and easy, but I couldn't decide…and apparently, neither could you! It looks like the responses were pretty much split down the middle.
So because I aim to please and make you smile, and because there's no such thing as too much chicken enchilada soup in my world, I went ahead and developed both recipes! Thus, today you get the slow cooker version. And if you tune back in on Wednesday, it'll be a stovetop 20-minute cheesy version that a slightly different flavor variation too. (Actually it's a copycat take on my old-time favorite chicken enchilada soup from Chili's — you'll have to check it out!)
Today, though, it's all about the slow cooker. And I think this may be a winner for one of the easiest slow cooker recipes I've ever published on this site. You basically just toss everything in the slow cooker. (Or if you love color as much as I do, you can line the ingredients all up to look extra pretty…which is also pretty much 100% useless but…pretty!)
Then add in the key ingredient — enchilada sauce.
Since it is the key ingredient and will basically serve as the seasoning for the soup, I can't recommend enough that you use a really good enchilada sauce for this recipe. And — ahem — I happen to have a homemade red enchilada sauce recipe on here that is my all-time-forever-and-ever-favorite. So if you are so inclined, I highly suggest you make a batch of that. But any enchilada sauce will work.
Then just let it cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours — whatever fits your schedule.
And once it's done, shred the chicken and you're ready to go!
Seriously, just look at that! I can hardly believe it only took about 10 minutes of prep time.
SO good, so much flavor, and it's actually pretty light and good for you too.
You can either serve it just plain…
…or garnish it up with whatever toppings sound good. (I've included a mega list of suggestions below if you like to go topping-crazy.)
However you serve it, I'm pretty sure that this one will make you and your friends and family smile. And then we can all go on with our days and pass on the smiles to some other people.
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
This slow cooker chicken enchilada soup recipe only takes about 10 minutes of prep time, and it is oh-so-delicious and comforting.
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 cups good-quality chicken stock
- 1 1/4 cup (or 1 10-ounce can) red enchilada sauce*, homemade or store-bought
- 2 (14-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 (15-ounce) can whole-kernel corn**, drained
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 white onion, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt, or more/less to taste
- optional garnishes: chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado, diced red onion, shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla strips/chips
- Add all ingredients to a large slow cooker, and stir to combine. Cook for 3-4 hours on high heat or 6-8 hours on low heat, until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily. Use two forks to shred the chicken.
- Serve warm, with optional garnishes.
- You can also refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 5 days. Or freeze it for up to 3 months.
*If you are making this soup gluten-free, be sure to use gluten-free enchilada sauce.
**If you don't like that much corn, just use half a can, drained
If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #gimmesomeoven. I'd love to see what you cook!
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I was running late this morning and didn't have time to pack my usual lunch. I luckily unearthed a portion of this soup from the freezer that I had made and frozen several months ago….and it made my day! Eating it now topped with some sour cream and it is delicious, as always. :)
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Ali ~ This sounds delicious. Question ~ We need to serve 7 adults + 2 grandsons (10&12 y/o). Would your recipe double & fit well into my 6-Qt slow cooker? Thank you!
Trying to decide if this can be keto friendly?
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I have made this multiple times over the past few years. Recently, I accidentally put 2 cans of the fire roasted tomatoes. It was very good, and now I always use the 2 cans. It gives it more of a soup taste, also, hot green chilies give it much more depth. Serve it with southern corn bread, no flour, and make the enchilada sauce with gluten free flour…..unbelievably delicious. One more thing, the enchilada sauce, break it up with chipotle and ancho added.
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Our youngest son recently found your recipe online and shared it with me. I can't wait to try it later this week. He said it was yummy!!! Funny coincidence…we used to live in you house on Bullinger and you are often my go to for recipes.
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- Use your shoe size to find your sock size.
- Gloves:
- Measure the circumference of your hand around the widest part of the palm not including the thumb, just below the base of the fingers. Giordana gloves are race style, if you have "fat" hands you may want to size up.


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Lack Of Transparency Limits Film Investments/
NY Magazine has run a clear analysis on why the attempt to establish Film Future markets failed. Our business is so far from transparent, it is laughable to outsiders. The article articulates how we have no clear & unbiased info on how well films perform and all reporting is done by the studios themselves. To run a commodities market, the public would need something more transparent (like other countries have) and without it court cases would abound.
Such chaos would almost inevitably lead to a call for mandated government-agency oversight of Hollywood accounting, and that, to studio thinking, would be Armageddon—albeit an Armageddon that would be celebrated by everyone who has ever been promised a net-profits check that didn't arrive. In the space of just a couple of days this month, a jury demanded Disney pay $270 million in damages for wrongfully withholding profits on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, another found that actor Don Johnson was owed $23 million by the producers of Nash Bridges, and Nikki Finke's Deadline website posted a leaked balance sheet in which Warner Bros. appeared to demonstrate that the movie Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, which grossed $938 million worldwide, is somehow $167 million in the red. Given that statistic, perhaps stockholders should inquire whether any studio movies ever realize a net profit, and if not, why the people who run those studios are still employed.
If we are ever going to have a sustainable investor base for our industry, we need to bring the reporting and accounting practices up to the standards of other industries. It's time that we develop a list of best practices of what needs to be done to reach this goal. I will add it to my To Do List in the meantime.


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chriseb13 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 41 diseños de 17 diseñadores freelance.
I would prefer the gold be more dominant color. I am thinking more like gatorades g2 like g jr. or apples glossy apple (http://www.logoorange.com/logodesign-A.php) but a gold or silver glossy baseball shaped as a g . looking more for a logo than so much of the text. please the design modern and probably try to include the colors of the san diego padres. These camps are trademarks of Global Baseball, LLC. We are not looking for the traditional baseball stuff. thanks
Global Baseball presents Tony Gwynn Jr. Baseball Camps
We will be located in san diego, targeting the parents of kids ages 6-17. Tony Gwynn Sr. is very popular, as are the padres. We want to try and make our brand marketable for not only camps but for apparel. We feel a well designed logo could sell in southern california and in the baseball community globally.
I love the G2 Gatorade, obviously can't do that but has to utilize the Gwynn name. Please include TM in logo.
the standard baseball logo's.
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Norbert Elias (June 22, 1897 – August 1, 1990) was a German sociologist of Jewish descent, who later became a British citizen.
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- I wish you all the pleasurable excitement one can have without hurting others and one's own dignity.
- Closing statement on a Dutch TV interview.
- Lessen van Elias, Norbert Elias, portret van een socioloog, VPRO, april 23 1975/ 2005