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55,000 Mile Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JK - 55KJKPosted in Project Vehicles on November 1, 2009
We were likely less than 100 miles away from catastrophic failure.
Wouldn't it be nice if you could road test a new car to death before actually buying one? Well, that's kinda what we've done for you here. Our project JK may be less than 3 years old but we've logged over 55,000 on- and off-road miles. And not only that, we've modified it in realistic ways that you would modify your very own Jeep. In "Ready-To-Run Part II" (May '08) we left off with nearly 21,000 miles on our '07 Wrangler Rubicon. Since then the Jeep has been on several 1,000-mile-plus road trips, it's been over the Rubicon Trail, all over Moab, Utah, and through many local trails, mud pits, water crossings, snow drifts, sand dunes and so on. You could say we know our Jeep pretty well. So how has it held up and what mods has our Jeep rejected? Read on.
Mile 28,620
A trip to the Pismo Dunes in California once again confirms the lack of power in 4-Hi and that the 4:1 is too low for sand use. Why can't we have a factory three-speed transfer case? Dune bashing nets us an actual 7.7 mpg for fuel economy. So no power and the fuel consumption of a small-block V-8 in the dunes. It's impressive that it's even possible.
Mile 29,336
A road trip resulted in an actual 20.5 mpg! Not bad for a Jeep Wrangler on stock mud tires. Two things we've noticed that improve mpg are frequent oil changes (every 3,000-5,000 miles, depending on how much dirt you see) and keeping the engine rpm below 2,250 rpm on the highway. Changing out dirty oil has netted us as much as a 2-mpg improvement. The mpg gauge in our Jeep is still inaccurate by about 1-2 mpg so check your mileage manually at the pump.
Mile 30,579
Our rear locker problem was eventually solved by simply replacing the entire rear axle assembly. Both front and rear lockers work again.
Mile 33,757
We bolted on our 4-inch Black Diamond suspension kit. It went on fairly trouble free in our garage with hand tools. We used a Pro Comp Accu Pro calibration tool to match the speedometer to the new 35-inch tires. For the full install and driving impressions check out "Home Schooled" (Nov. '08).
Mile 34,604
We get the best on-road wear from our 35x12.50R17 BFG KM2 tires mounted to 17x8.5 AEV wheels with 25 psi all around. Off-road we'll drop 'em into the low teens and even single digits in the sand thanks to the beadlocks.
Mile 34,707
We've come to the realization that the addition of a 4-inch lift and 35-inch mud tires has cost us about 1 mpg in fuel economy. And the hood buffets because the Jeep is no longer nose-down. No biggie. We'll live. At least it looks cooler and goes further up the trail.
Mile 35,515
We installed Poly Performance skid-plates. Pretty slick setup. Check out "Flat Bottom Baby" (Nov. '08) for more info.
Mile 37,658
We started smelling burnt grease and heard a new whirring noise. It turned out that the short factory rear CV driveshaft of our two-door Wrangler couldn't handle the 4-inch lift. The CV boot tore and all the grease spit out onto the exhaust. We were likely less than 100 miles away from catastrophic failure. So we unbolted the driveshaft, shifted the transfer case into 4-Hi and drove home 120 miles in front-wheel-drive.
Mile 37,778
We installed a bolt-in J.E. Reel U-jointed driveshaft out back along with some Rubicon Express adjustable upper control arms to adjust the pinion angle. The very next day we hit the road for the Rubicon trail. We decided to keep the stock front CV driveshaft in place to see how long it would last with the lift. So far so good.
Mile 38,455
With the Rubicon swaybar electronically disconnected, the driver side suspension somehow overextended on the trail and then compressed. This caused a swaybar link to bend. No biggie. We simply unbolted the link, hammered it straight, and bolted it back in again. The problem has not reoccurred since.
Mile 38,600
There is a slight exhaust leak on cold starts. We couldn't find where it was coming from but it looks like the exhaust downpipe occasionally rubs on the Poly Performance skidplate. The stock motor mounts allow a lot of movement.
Mile 40,118
We don't see any need to swap out the 4.10 gears with 35-inch tires and our manual transmission. It works perfect, especially for the higher freeway speeds we typically encounter in Southern California. The 35s and 4.10s aren't that bad on hills either. We can generally hold Fifth and rarely need to get down to Fourth gear.
Mile 43,775
The BFG Mud Terrain KM2s don't work so hot on snow and ice. A "quick" snow run in the mountains went horribly wrong. We ended up getting stuck. We rocked the Jeep back and forth with Forward and Reverse gears. Shifting the T-case in and out of 4-Hi and 4-Lo repeatedly with the locker lights blinking resulted in the front locker sticking on. Eventually we drove out of it and had to limp home with the front locker stuck on like a spool. About 60 miles later the additional load caused the power steering pump to fail. We removed the diff cover to inspect the locker and found that it would no longer disengage on its own. We had to help it with a pry bar. So we pried it unlocked, unplugged the front locker wire and replaced the power steering pump with a new one. Our front locker is out of warranty and dead to us, for now.
Mile 48,411
We started to notice some wobble in the steering wheel. The tie rod looks a little bent from hitting trail debris so we may need to adjust the toe-in.
Mile 49,081
We rotated the tires for the first time in over 15,000 miles. They are wearing very well and still have over 3/4 of the tread left, but they are a little noisier than when new. It's got to be expected with mud tires, but not a bad experience considering we never even balanced them. The AEV beadlocks are still holding up excellent. However, the glue on the yellow center-cap stickers has long since melted (during hot summers) and allowed the stickers to fling off somewhere along the road.
Mile 53,258
Our JK loves to wander slightly in deep road grooves and the steering wheel wobbles a bit over rough surfaces. We still haven't checked the toe-in. We'll have to get to that soon. We're told 1/8-inch toe out can cure these issues.
Mile 55,500
The exhaust leak is getting a little worse. Good news is it might be easier to find now. The factory front CV driveshaft is a little battered from rocks but it's holding up fine after running with the lift for over 20,000 miles. Like many JKs with 35-inch or bigger tires, our front axle housing is a little bent. It still functions fine but we'll be addressing that along with fixing the front locker soon.


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ATLANTA — In a bit of a twist on the old Earl Weaver philosophy, the Giants are developing their own simple formula for achieving victory — pitching, defense and one-run homers.
For the second straight night at Turner Field, the Giants didn't drive home a runner from scoring position because they didn't have to. They just knocked the ball out of the park again in claiming a 3-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.
Brandon Belt, Buster Posey and Michael Morse all connected for solo home runs. Ryan Vogelsong gutted through six innings and allowed just one run, then turned it over to the Giants' lockdown bullpen to finish the club's eighth win in nine games.
If it couldn't be any more mortifying for the Braves, they continued a disturbing pattern of hitting the ball to Brandon Crawford. After an early error, Crawford showed Atlanta's Andrelton Simmons that he might have some competition for the Gold Glove this year at shortstop with more stellar defensive work, including an eye-popping grab-360-spin-and-throw for the final out.
"Similar game to last night, the long ball won it for us," manager Bruce Bochy said. "We're not getting any runs with runners in scoring position, but we're getting solo home runs. It's working."
Indeed, the Giants have now hit 39 homers in 30 games. The Giants didn't hit their 39th homer last year until Game No. 50. If there's an oddity to it, it's that the team's last nine homers have all been solo shots, and they lead the majors with 28 solo blasts.
Bochy doesn't expect the Giants' home run pace to continue, but he'll ride it as long as it lasts.
"I didn't think we'd hit this many home runs, but I said before the season started this team's going to have more power," Bochy said. "Our lineup is healthy, Belt is coming into his own, Buster's bouncing back to have a nice year, and then we've added adding Morse and (Brandon) Hicks."
When you get the kind of pitching the Giants have received the last two days, that kind of power output can be enough. Mirroring Tim Lincecum the night before, Vogelsong tiptoed through some gnarly jams in the second, third and fifth innings but finished strong with a three-strikeout sixth.
"That was my best inning," Vogelsong said. "A lot of that is that I knew I probably would be done, so I let it all out there that last inning and finished strong."
It was the second consecutive strong outing for Vogelsong (1-1) and his first good performance on the road after giving up nine runs, including five homers, in his first two starts away from AT&T Park. Even though he got himself in some jams with four walks, he kept the ball consistently down and was better able to attack hitters now that he has worked out a mechanical issue with his legs.
The Giants, who won 2-1 on solo homers by Angel Pagan and Morse in the series opener, got only four hits against Braves starter Julio Teheran (2-2), who came into the game with the National League's second-best ERA at 1.47. But they upped their record to 19-11 by jumping ahead, which has been fundamental to their success so far — they are 14-1 when they score first.
Belt slammed his eighth homer over the right-center field wall in the second inning on a 1-0 pitch, and after the Braves tied it with a run in the third on B.J. Upton's RBI double, Posey gave the Giants the lead right back with a 1-1 blast to left-center to lead off the fourth, his seventh of the season. It was the first-ever long ball at Turner Field for Posey, who grew up in nearby Leesburg, Georgia.
"Yeah, it's kind of cool, having grown up and watched so many games here," said Posey, who believes the Giants are hitting more homers simply because "we're having a lot of good at-bats."
Morse gave the Giants an insurance run in the seventh inning when he hit his eighth home run of the year, a towering shot to left-center off Teheran.
From there, relievers Jeremy Affeldt, Jean Machi and Sergio Romo shut out the Braves over the final three innings and allowed just one base runner, with Romo earning his ninth save.
Crawford made it easy, initiating a double play that erased a leadoff walk in the eighth and then finishing the game with his spectacular spin-and-peg.
"All three of them are ground ball pitchers," he said. "Obviously, I'm always ready whoever is pitching, but I'm probably a little more on my toes with those guys. It's nice, too, because those guys can spot up and I can cheat whichever way I want to."
The Giants will now go for their first sweep of the Braves at Turner Field, with Madison Bumgarner on the mound Sunday. The Giants haven't swept a three-game series in Atlanta since 1988, when the Braves played at Fulton County Stadium.
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Giants (Madison Bumgarner 2-3) at Atlanta (Alex Wood 2-4) 10:35 a.m., CSNBA


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The auto industry is going on the attack – a trade group launching a radio campaign this week aimed at shooting down the big increase in federal fuel economy standards being proposed by the White House.
The 60-second commercials, produced for the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, will argue that boosting the Corporate Average Fuel Economy, or CAFE, standards to 56.2 mpg in 2025 "threatens (the) progress" of the auto industry's fragile recovery – and could force Americans out of the big cars and trucks they love and into small, limited-use electric vehicles.
The industry campaign could present another headache to the Obama Administration, which is currently focused on hammering out a compromise with the Republicans on a bill to increase the nation's debt ceiling. But the automotive alliance also risks alienating consumers who are worried about the impact of near-record fuel prices and who, surveys show, are demanding big increases in fuel economy. Mileage, a senior Ford official last week acknowledged, is the single most important concern for most American car buyers this summer.
But the Alliance ads will target an equally serious public concern: jobs. A recent study by the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Center for Automotive Research warned that such a big increase in the federal mileage requirements could tack up to $10,000 onto the price tag for the typical American automobile. In turn, the CAR study warned, that could reduce by a third total American car sales and cost hundreds of thousands of auto industry jobs in the U.S.
The industry ads will launch Tuesday and air in seven markets, notably including Michigan and Washington, D.C.
The copy proclaims that, "After tough times, today's automobile industry is on a highway to recovery." But it warns that the proposed increase in fuel economy "threatens that progress" and might not only result in sharply higher prices, but also in an "electric car mandate."
Not everyone agrees with the industry's contention. Environmental groups, such as the Union of Concerned Scientists, have argued that the automakers are using scare tactics – the same moves that kept fuel economy rules from increasing through much of the '90s and first decade of the new millennium.
They also are criticizing the industry for talking about a turnaround that, for at least some makers, was taxpayer-funded. "We give GM billions of dollars, and what do taxpayers get in return? Opposition to a process that will clearly save them income and give them improved cars," said consumer activist Ralph Nader.
Proponents of a sharp increase in federal mileage standards have their own data to point to, a new study by the Boston Consulting Group that predicted the industry could achieve big gains for just about $2,000 a vehicle – a figure the study's authors noted would readily be recovered on fuel savings – especially if gas prices continue to rise.
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This is the 366th and last post from press Here. It takes the form of a treasure hunt through the Snoddings and Sniffy, Poppleton and Chorley.
There are 12 questions. Each question refers to a story. Collect the first letter from each answer to build a password, and then find the next question at that story.
The final question gives you a link to follow.
Thank you for reading the blog over the year. I hope it made you smile from time to time. If you've only just found it, it might make more sense if you start from the beginning.


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So we're doing a music section now. We'll try to update things regularly (we hope) with album reviews, show write-ups, and interviews. Got an album you'd like to see reviewed? Send it on over. E-mail me for info: andreas(at)fecalface.com
A note to musical purists and other sundry elitists-don't get bummed out when your favorite band gets some coverage. There's apparently this fine line that bands need to toe these days; anytime an "indie" band gets too many fans they're sellouts, but if they never get any fans aside from mopey shoegazers they'll have to work shitty day jobs till the day they die. So fuck it. We want bands we like to succeed. We want them to quit their jobs at the pizza place and the bar and go tour the world, bringing happiness to as many people as they can reach.
So, without further ado...
|Firefox AK
Madame, Madame!
[Minty Fresh]
Seriously? You named your band something that makes people think of an internet browser? The fact that this record is really poppy makes me suspicious. I feel like I can see the scenario play out in my head. Some marketing guy from the record company has just finished creating the band and now they need a name. He's all, "Maybe if we name it something with the internet in it, we'll get more hits on the band's site or on Google." I bet he actually chuckled at his own shining ingenuity. Unfortunately, the boss shoots him down though because the name Firefox is sort of pussy so he tacks on "AK" since guns are really tough. Right? Oh man...great. So now I have to review a record by a band called "Firefox AK."
I think maybe an hour has passed since I finished that last paragraph. Is there really more to say about this band? I just read that they are from Europe so that maybe accounts for 75 percent of the reasoning. Jesus, every song sounds like Britney Spears German cousin. I bet it's like number one or something in Slovakia. Actually that's unfair. I've never been to Slovakia, they probably have some great music there. Hmm. Now I'm curious. I should go look up Slovakia. I think I just wrote more about Slovakia than I did about the band. Are you getting the picture? I have to go wash my mouth out because I feel likes it's packed with sugar.
-Jesse Pollock
Bloody Radio
[Rhymesayers Entertainment (Biz3) ]
Back when I first started buying hip-hop records, I had some friends who I guess would be considered "rap nerds." They got high all the time, were terrible with girls and were usually some sort of geniuses. They were also the kind of people that liked to think on every word during a conversation so that saying something like "This beat is some hot shit," would turn in to a 20 minute ordeal. Not only that, but they didn't even usually like the "hot shit." They were into the extra-scientific rhymes like Organized Konfusion and had every record by all of the Wu-Tang's disciples (that's like 40 albums of chess talk). Anyways, I liked all that stuff as well but I never thought about hip hop like that, and to be honest... It was sort of boring.
So this is from Rhymesayers, which is basically all those kids I was just talking about but grown up. I lump this with Aesop Rock, and Cannibal Ox, and whatever...it's boring. I stopped buying this stuff just like I stopped buying Atmosphere, and anything from Def Jux. There are some decent beats (like 2 or 3 an album) which are riddled with some schizophrenic bullshit that's supposed to make you think it's deep. The sad thing is that there are always some gems hidden on all these albums, but I can't handle digging through all the crap so they go unheard. I think on the website it says something about how they are trying to reverse the corporate brainwashing of hip-hop, which I'm all for. I just wish they reversed it into something listenable. It's like the NPR effect or something. These days I'd rather 'Throw some D's On It' than hear about you talk about your problems in a paper-thin nasal drawl. -Jesse Pollock
|ARE Weapons
Modern Mayhem
[Defend Music Inc.]
Jesus Christ, A.R.E. weapons always make me feel like I'm on drugs when I put one of their albums on. Maybe that's the idea. I always wonder if they are really fucked up when then record stuff. Actually, I bet they are stone sober. I always trip out when I find out that the crazy 15 minute stoner jam was recorded by the most sober guy ever. I wish I could think of a good example of band right now but I have a bad memory. I wonder if I should look it up somewhere. Whatever...I guess this means I'm a bad reviewer. That's probably a good thing since all reviewers are usually pretty lame. Music critics are the worst right?
I bet most critics will hate this record. It sounds like all the rest, which is fine by me. It's like a strung out version of Japanther, which would sound like heroin and New York. That's always a good combination. Hey new bands! If you need a sound just think heroin and New York. Actually just kidding, that sounds horrifying. Just do the heroin and sell your guitar because I can't take any more bands like that. Wait, did I just talk myself out of liking this record? I can't even tell anymore. See? I feel like I'm on drugs. This record is getting me high.
Just put on "F What You Like" and you'll see what I mean. See, the band is so fun it doesn't even matter that they have corny synths playing in the background. In all honesty I like A.R.E. Weapons as a band, but I'm not sure I like the music they make. Does that make sense? -Jesse Pollock
|Cass McCombs
Dropping the Writ
[Domino Records]
As the title seems to imply, there's far less emphasis on the dense literary imagery that's dominated all McCombs's releases. While far more vocally expressive than anything that he's done, the shift from his established, storylined rock-lit delivery to a certain style of New York yodeling wasn't expected. The production of the record is excellent: four part harmonies and orchestration far more geared to an acoustic sound compared to the early NY rock tone of his last record, Prefection. It's pulled off unwaveringly well with the exception of a few moments in the recording where the overall polished production mimics a certain glimmering of a mid-nineties Bonnie Raitt record.
"The Full Moon or Infinity" sounds like a Scarborough Fair cover by an orphan in the throes of a depressive lycanthropic episode. 'Crick in My Neck' serves as a zenith in the aim of this record, for me. The song uses Drew Barrymore's drunken thespian lineage to illustrate bodily deterioration at a galloping pace with a little man choir for the hook. What's not to love about that? "Pregnant Pause" is also deserving of a sweetly pensive tip of the hat.
While I liked the direction that his last record took and was looking forward to a slightly less subdued record, I can't knock this guy. He's all too deserving of respect from a songwriter's standpoint, and the fact that this record sounds nothing like the last is just testament to his flexibility. Oh, and the cover art unrepentantly smacks of a Morrissey album. Listen to it and all of this guy's stuff. -Tim Nargis
|Mannequin Men
Fresh Rot
[Flameshovel Records]
So the blurb on the back of this CD touts the band as "the sound of the underdog". I imagine if Underdog (the Aesop's Fables-era cartoon) were to have to choose a rock album to follow him around as theme music, for every time he dirtied up his superhero white chucks throwing up in his ex-girlfriend's driveway, waited at a bus stop in the rain to score weed from some sketchy hippy, or fidgeted with a Taco Bell wrapper in an Midwestern truckstop lot while asking his parents for money to fix the tour van, there's a small chance it would be this one. With the quasi-inventive psych-rock anthem songs (a large portion of the recording) backing him, along with the goading of his pervert roommate, Snidely Whiplash, he'd have the mood set to talk to girls when he was really high at a keg party. It would give him the chutzpah he'd require to talk his way into a no strings attached bathroom BJ. Underdog would be the man in his second year of community college.
There are a few tracks that take a slight detour from the songs which focus on the age old "I notice something hot about you, girl. I know you see something hot about me, I'm the rocker guy on stage" theme which runs through the record. "Sewers" has a little farfisa sound that adds a little something. "Fun Never Ends" has a part in the end of the first verse, "Saw some funny things: broken necks, severed heads, holy ghosts..." This, at least, makes me think of bad ass college Underdog protecting a late night pizza and a case of whip-its from a league of intergalactic, disembodied zombie Jesus heads that want to spoil a good time. The record's like The Gun Club and The White Stripes having a sing-along baby after a beer shotgun wedding. -Tim Nargis
Playtime is Over
[Big Dada Recordings]
He wants no more pies, or so he says. His name: Wiley, aka Eski boy, aka Igloo boy. Grime, generally, makes me want to wrench a beautiful child from its mother's arms and kick it out into traffic. It's scientifically engineered to do so. I have a respect for the sanctity of life and all, but there's a certain sonic quality in it that makes me want to go out and murder all innocence. Metal, which just makes me want to do pushups and make a stew out of wild game, can't even hold a candle to it.
That aside, once I quelled the Koresh voices, I honestly enjoyed this album for what it is. I think what did it for me was the fact that he put the song about his daughter before the slow jam about the girl with whom he wants to make more daughters. Throw in a couple of R&B melodies, solid MC skills, a few dancehall beats, and a generally humble worldview, and I can stomach it. "Slippin" is the jam on this one for me.
England can be pretty fucking sketch. I stayed for a few weeks with a friend in South London last year and got messed with by chavs who looked like the Toxic Avenger if he had fallen into a vat of radioactive tea and boiled tomatoes and then had to live with his racist, unemployed uncle in railroad housing until he was thirty. Leaving town on a train, I took a clip from a local paper telling of a teenage girl who got stabbed in the eye for telling her school bullies she liked Led Zeppelin. Urban strife is universal. -Tim Nargis
The Alchemist
[Rise Above]
Man, with a name like Witchcraft, I was totally expecting a bit more shredding. The name Witchcraft is dripping with overtones of guitar solos, flying beer-spit, and good times. You know, one of those nights where everything seems to be going your way-like you're out at a party and people high five you when you walk in, everything you say comes out hilarious and cool, and you end up making out with the new girl in town in someone's hall closet. You know those nights, right? You just keep thinking to yourself about how you'll remember this night forever; that it's the one time when you just fucking got it right. You totally end up running down the street with a stolen bottle of booze in one hand and the girl in the other.
But I'm not entirely convinced that Witchcraft is going to be the soundtrack for that night. They've got a couple of good fuzzy riffs, dude singing even sounds a tiny bit like a Swedish John Kay, and overall there's sort of a Pentagram vibe (kind of, only mellower), but this just sounds sort of insincere. Maybe it's the fact that even their PR guys describe them as "hipster metal," which immediately makes people wince and shudder. These guys could open up for The Sword and people would be stoked (full disclosure: I dig The Sword, although they definitely fall into the [ewww] "hipster metal" category as well). The Alchemist hits its zenith with the track "Hey Doctor," so maybe just download that one (legally). It sounds like Wolfmother, and if it were sped up a slight bit would be a kill party track.
But what are you gonna do, right? Fuck it. Have a beer and try not to complain so much. People are starting to get really sick of all your whining. Seriously. -Andreas Trolf
|Sunset Rubdown
Random Spirit Lover
We're lying on a beach, possibly somewhere in the Hawaiian islands, and the sun is slowly dipping beneath the horizon in a red-orange explosion that is impossible to look away from. There are some tall tropical drinks nearby and the wind blows warm over our sunned and salted bodies. It's perfect. We don't have to say anything. There's no need to ruin this moment with words. Shhhhh...
Okay, I've pretty much ruined this already. I was going to go on and on about giving you guys a sweet massage and, you know, make a shitty joke about Sunset Rubdown's name. Except for I forgot how to be funny. It was a bad idea from the beginning. Let's just move on, okay?
Did you guys ever get Sunset Rubdown's first album? Do you like Wolf Parade? When are those guys going to record again as Wolf Parade? They put out a great album featuring maybe the best, most heart-breaking single in ages ("I'll Believe in Anything"), but then what? Work on a bunch of side projects while the original band languishes? But so while we're at it, what do you think of Handsome Furs? Here's my take on things: Wolf Parade, while sometimes precious, is a great band. Handsome Furs, while sometimes a good band, is super precious. Sunset Rubdown, man, there's just a lot going on here. There's preciousness, sure. Lots of it. But there's also some greatness at work. It's a weird hodgepodge of circus music, off-kilter crooning, riffs, and a few moments of incredibly literate pop. Canada, my hat's off to you. -Andreas Trolf
|Mac Lethal
11:11 is the good luck time of day for people. My friend David even has it tattooed on his knuckles. My good-luck time of day is 12:34 and 56 seconds. The sequential numbers are just more pleasing to me for some reason. I wish I had an atomic clock that displayed tenths of seconds and nanoseconds. Have you ever seen the national debt clock in Times Square? It flutters and increases so quickly that you can't even keep track, and already we're paying interest on the interest on our debt.
I blame the Federal Reserve bank, which is actually not a federal institution at all. Seriously, go look in the phone book. It's not in the blue pages for government. It's in the yellow pages under businesses, right next to Fed Ex. The Federal Reserve is actually the largest privately owned bank in the world, created by bribing a few senators some 60-odd years ago, and it controls and regulates America's production of currency (for which there are scarcely enough gold and silver reserves [how about that? Did you know about reserves? It's pretty nuts. Google it sometime.]). Some people claim the reserve banking system is controlled by the Illuminati, but really it was invented by a bunch of clever gold merchants in the Rothschild family. I don't really want to get all crackpot and conspiracy guy on you, but you really ought to know this stuff. It's scary!
I'm not sure how I connected Mac Lethal to conspiracy theories or 16th century Swiss Jews. Sometimes I get too tangential for my own good. But anyhow, Mac Lethal is a really clichéd and obvious name for a rapper. How about MC I'll Fuckin Kill You? Anyways, Mac Lethal has perhaps the blandest flow I've ever heard. He's fast, I'll give him that, but I can just picture him a bit too clearly standing outside the 7-11 rapping at annoyed passersby. The beats and production on 11:11 are wildly uneven, too. Part of me could see putting this on at a party, but the other part of me would want to beat the first part up. Sorry. -Andreas Trolf
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Back a few years I was spending waaaay too much money buying random albums for a little DJ night thing we did. I would spend like $300 or so a week buying old favorites in album form and also spending a lot of money on records I'd never heard of but had interesting album art. If it looked like it could be incorporated into the ol' DJ set (was doing the scratch thing) and it wasn't over $6, I'd get it, and thus, this album made it in the week's purchase and I've listen to it about once a week since... The story goes that these two guitar playing brothers dressed in native indian costumes came out of the hills near Rio de Janeiro and began playing around the city. One thing leads to another and during the 1950s they became a world wide success. The music is mellow classical with a traditional Brazillian sound/ samba/ classical guitar. Very intense guitar work. It sounds good. Check our podcast for a taste. If you like João Gilberto's hits, you'll get into this. Watch this and this. -Trippe
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When I was young, we'd go see my grandparents once a week in Napa during the summer. We'd go on Wednesdays each week as that was our set day to visit. I would sometimes ask why we couldn't go a different day. My mom would say that it did not fit in with ours or my grandma's schedule. I did inquire more about this and one thing really stood out.
Every Tuesday morning my grandma would volunteer for the Lutheran Braille program at St. John's Lutheran Church in Napa, California. I recall at one point that she was the person leading the program. The volunteers would use a braille printer to press pages to create Bible books for the blind. They would also bind the books.
As the years passed, my grandma aged, and ended up with health issues in her 70s near the end of her life. She had to give up her volunteerism. Her obituary indicated that if people wanted to donate that they should give to the American Cancer Society or the Society For The Blind. I recently looked up the Lutheran Braille program to find that it still exists today.
What a way to give back to your church and community!
About a year and half ago, I was attending a Girl Scout leadership meeting for our local service unit. There was a woman present who had been a Girl Scout for over 50 years. She had started as a young girl and continued to volunteer her time to the organization as an adult. She was a cheery, friendly little lady. Her goal at the meeting was to teach us a song for the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts. She got all of the troop leaders in attendance singing along to this newly learned song.
Yet, another example of giving back to your community!
I have many other examples of people giving back too. I used to work with a gentleman who was a leader within the organization that I worked for full-time. Outside of his normal work hours, he would man the phones at a suicide hotline. He would especially make time in the evening of various holidays to answer calls. He was always vague about his experiences and conversations with people who were on the edge. Suffice it say, I am certain he saved many and listened intently to everything that they said.
This example of giving back really tops my list because most people are not cut out for this type of work!
I've been thinking a lot lately about how some people have it in them to give back with their time, while others sit by and watch it happen. I came across the following online the other day:
I would rephrase the final line to say, "Let's see how many people can figure out a way to volunteer their time in helping others."
Time and time again, I have found several of my ancestors giving back to their community and church. Several of my relatives helped start their church in their given community whether it was in Upstate New York or in Napa, California. They gave money, time, and energy. Even if you're not religious, you must recognize that churches are "community-centric" and give many people a place to belong, get help, and help others.
Even on this given day, I find that I could be doing more to give of myself and still seek the one thing....that one volunteer job where I can make an impact. So far, my days take me to volunteering for the Girl Scouts, at my children's school, and in creation of the school yearbook (which includes mentoring students who create the pages). As I write this down, I realize just how rewarding these "give backs" are. Mind you, I give little money but give a whole lot of time. My reward is all of the smiling faces that I see, most of which are children.


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Armed Robbery Wednesday Morning
Another armed robbery in the Falls to report, this time on Brook Avenue. Police say a man entered the General Store at 2400 Brook at around 10:25 Wednesday morning. He pointed a gun at the clerk and demanded money. The thief fled on foot toward Kell Boulevard. No injuries were reported.
The thief is described as being around 5 feet 7 inches, 150 pounds and has a red mustache. He was wearing a black hoodie, a black ski mask, gloves and blue jeans. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 940-322-9888 or if calling long distance you may call 1-800-322-9888. You do not have to give your name and you could earn a cash reward.


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At the time, it had occurred to me to donate blood only because the American Red Cross facility was on my way home. I had no idea that blood supplies are low in January. It seemed like a good idea to donate on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I had always struggled with the meaning of the day. This time, it just seemed like the right thing to do. I had been only a sporadic donor throughout my life, always able to rationalize away the telephoned request to donate because of some real or manufactured reason that seemed appropriate enough at the time.
Once inside the facility, I went through the customary information-sharing portion, and before long I found myself on the table, the life-giving crimson liquid winding its way out of my arm into the collection bag to save (I hoped) someone's life in the near future. Out of curiosity, I asked the nurse how many donors had been in thus far, and how many of them were people of color. She replied, "Well, the numbers today are about normal, and as far as nonwhite donors go, including you, one!" I later discovered that donation rates for blacks and other nonwhite groups are extremely low. "I wish we could figure out a way to do something about it," she wistfully observed.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In our honoring of Dr. King on his birthday, there is a hodgepodge of activities that seem fairly universal across the country. Dinners, luncheons, rallies, marches and days of reflection are the types of activities that the legal holiday seems to focus on. While these events are meaningful and needed, regrettably—33 years after his death—as a nation, we still do not know what this day is supposed to mean.
As a society, we give great meaning to our holidays. We know what we do on Thanksgiving, the Fourth of July and New Year's Day. On these and other holidays, we have created myth and meaning, a culture of activities that are centered and rooted in the identity of the day. For Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we need to create a tradition. We need to give a significant meaning to this day lest it become just another long weekend—an excuse for our children to experience the joys of mall shopping and moviegoing, another reason to hold yet another sale of the year at local furniture stores.
The day should make a statement and do more than just honor the memory of a fallen national hero. Like Dr. King himself, it must speak to all people about what we share, about what is best in us. As with the eternal flame of President John F. Kennedy, our tribute must take on an unending presence, an unyielding vitality. It must be a statement that speaks to us beyond the silent corridors of history, into today and beyond tomorrow. It is our task to create this legacy for our children.
In his sermon "The Three Dimensions of a Complete Life," Dr. King noted: "Somewhere along the way, we must learn that there is nothing greater than to do something for others. And this is the way I've decided to go the rest of my days." We must be more than just content to remember the dream of Martin Luther King Jr. as a historical footnote. We should invigorate this day with a "Living Memorial," with the "Gift of Life" and, like Dr. King, "do something for others."
As an African-American, I have long felt that the American Catholic Church struggles over how to approach Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In an effort to support it, we should maintain Dr. King's authenticity as a Baptist minister and not impose our doctrinal beliefs upon his memory. As a theological community, we must be sure to see him in his own context. Yet even though our denominations differ, we are Christians, and in that wider context, we share a similar view toward the notions of sacrifice, self-giving and martyrdom.
The blood-sacrifice of Jesus—and his ultimate resurrection—are powerful signs and symbols of our shared Christianity. In addition, the long tradition of martyrs shedding blood for their faith is an integral part of Christian history. In keeping with this Christian symbol and tradition, a truly appropriate way to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day would be to donate our blood for others. What is important about this symbolism is that blood is the life-giving and life-sustaining entity that we all share, regardless of ethnicity, race or income. It could serve as a unique point of identity, transcending denominations, cultures and colors. Working with both our local and national Red Cross organizations to imprint this meaning upon the day would revolutionize the way we celebrate the holiday.
Can such a program succeed? Last year in the Diocese of Lansing, we organized a blood drive, called "Blood of the Martyrs,'' to honor King's memory. The drive—sponsored by the diocesan office of black Catholic ministry in conjunction with the American Red Cross—was scheduled at parishes and other locations throughout the mid-Michigan area on Jan. 13-15. It was the first coordinated effort of its kind in the nation, for the purpose of honoring Dr. King and other martyrs whose blood has been spilled for the cause of helping to make our nation a better place. Our local director for donor services for the American Red Cross termed our efforts "wildly successful," and "look[s] forward to the event as an annual effort on the part of the Diocese of Lansing." Our goal of 505 donors was surpassed with a final total of 650 donors, with a new-donor total of nearly 10 percent. The drive yielded blood products for 2,192 patients.
The Lansing program provides a model that, with the support of the local bishop, could be easily replicated in other dioceses. Every diocese in the country could work with its local Red Cross branch and develop diocesanwide blood drives to honor Dr. King. Such an effort could serve the American church for decades to come. It would link the church and its commitment to universal inclusion—regardless of race—to the life and message of Dr. King. It would, in fact, create a "Living Memorial" as a Catholic response to Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
To understand King, one must appreciate the soul of the man. Although it may be unfashionable to say it, especially among his liberal admirers, ultimately King was a religious man. He believed passionately in the love of his God and dedicated his life not to civil rights but to acting as an instrument of God's will, which happened to include civil rights. As he wrote in 1958, "Religion seeks not only to integrate man with God, but men with men."
It is in this religious context that King is best understood. King saw most churches in America "were mere social clubs with their members having more in common with sun worshipers than Christians." It was precisely the "agnosticism and materialism" of America that allowed us to tolerate racism. He said many times that "America was sick," but the minister in him knew the cause of the illness was not social injustice. Social injustice was merely a symptom of America's illness.
King saw his work as an effort to revitalize religious institutions and the spiritual dimension in American life. In this regard, he was passionate. King said in 1968 before his congregation, "The great tragedy is that Christianity failed to see it had the revolutionary edge" over Communism. So in 1963, as King and his followers marched into the jaws of Bull Connor and his dogs, King saw not just an act of courageous protest but evidence of an ecumenical second "Great Awakening," in which all faiths were welcomed. And this is why King's centrist theme of nonviolence not only brought attention to his cause, but also exemplified a vision of living and seeing the world.
So as we stumble back to our churches, synagogues and mosques in an effort to make sense of our recent tragedy, we should listen to what Dr. King had to tell us. We should remove him from the box into which we have placed him and remember he was much more than a black civil rights leader; he should be seen as a leader or even a prophet for all us. We should be asking ourselves, "Is America still sick?" What would Dr. King have to tell us in the aftermath of Sept. 11?


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The MIT men's fencing finished first out of 13 teams en route to its second consecutive New England Championship on Sunday. In addition, the Engineers outpaced the entire field in the aggregate standings for their second six-weapon victory in a row. Igor Kopylov grabbed the Gold in sabre, while Trevor Chang finished second overall in epee. Jason Chen also locked down a medal-finish; closing third in the foil competition.
William Walsh recorded the best mark for the Engineers in saber with a 10-2 ledger in the "B" pool. Kopylov and Brian Quattrochi both finished at 8-4 for a team ranking of second.
The foil squad posted a tie for third with an overall record of 27-8. Spencer Sugimoto totaled a mark of 9-3 in the top tier while Chen went 10-2. Benjamin Switala narrowly missed the cut for finals with a ledger of 8-3.
Chang sat atop the standings in the epee "A" pool by receiving three less touches than his next competitor while amassing a ledger of 10-2. The efforts of Michael Beregovsky (8-4) and Matt Gethers (6-4) helped the squad finish in third place.


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They did not have anything for the boys to use while learning so Daddy and I were their assistance. Daddy was able to help with two of the boys while I helped the third.
They did great! Wes was super confident and was the first to 'let go' and skate on his own. He would use the wall for his aide and slowly became more and more confident.
Andrew was the next to let go and skate. Jared was doing really well but didn't want to let go. Shortly before leaving, he was skating on his own. There were a few falls but the boys were quick to get right back up and try it again.
The skating rink did the traditional Hokey Pokey, limbo and races. When it came time for limbo, Wes wanted to give it a try. He made it through the first round. On the second round, he dropped to his knees and crawled under... he was out! But, he had fun and was really proud.
When we were leaving, the boys did not want to leave. The quotes upon leaving were "that was awesome," "that was the greatest day" and "I want to go back 100 times."
Needless to say, we will be back! We stopped for ice cream on our way home. It was another wonderful day with the our little family.


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Even for the healthiest of eaters, good intentions can fly out the window when your stomach begins to rumble. If you're trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, finding the right kind of foods - healthy foods that will fill you up for the longest amount of time - is essential, according to everydaythealth.com.
"Clients who are trying to lose weight tell me they get hungry every three to four hours," said nutritionist Beth Kitchin, RD, an assistant professor at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. "You're supposed to feel hungry that often, so eating low-energy density foods, meaning those high in nutrients, can really help." High-protein foods, high-fiber foods, and healthy fats are all on the top 10 list of most filling foods.
Here are 10 foods that fit the bill:
1. Snack on sweet prunes -a high-fiber food means they help you feel full longer and feature healthy antioxidants. Prunes can also included in a great dinner entrée.
2. Fill up first on vegetables - a key to feeling full longer and crucial to weight management strategies. Salads are classic low in calories and high in fiber fare, but extra veggies to cooked dishes also add volume.
3. Get Going with oatmeal - a comfort food that high in fiber and helps keep you feeling full longer. Oatmeal can be a little bland on its own, so liven it up by adding low-fat milk, sliced fruit, and a sprinkling of nuts for an indulgent yet healthy breakfast.
4. Start the meal with soup - studies show soup first, means eating less. Opt for a broth-based soup full of high-fiber foods rather than a creamy, salty concoction. Homemade soups are great to make when you have time, and then freeze for a quick meal when you need it.
5. Go for a dip - the flavor and the fat will keep you feeling full longer and can help your body absorb nutrients like beta-carotene more effectively. Try a little salad dressing, or whip up a batch of creamy, delicious hummus to go with all those good-for-you veggies.
6. Load up on lean protein - research shows it satisfies hunger. In fact, a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet is an effective strategy to manage weight for some people. Animal and plant proteins all add to your sense of fullness.
7. Count on beans and other legumes - like lentils and chickpeas are nutritious, filling high-fiber foods that can be included in a number of different types of entrees and healthy snacks. Because beans can add up to a lot of calories if you eat more than a serving or two, you might want to combine them with vegetables and whole grains for a more complex meal that will keep you feeling full longer.
8. Don't skimp on potato skins - that happens to be one of the best sources of potassium you can include in your diet (followed by bananas). Eating the skin is what makes the spud a nutritious, high-fiber food that's also filling. Tasty toppings, like herbs and salsa, will add to your sense of satisfaction.
9. Pick fabulous fresh fruit - high in water content and flavor and very satisfying for their low calorie counts. An apple, or a serving of grapes or berries, all make the list of most filling foods. Keep fresh fruit on hand for an easy snack when you're trying to lose or manage weight, or opt for a lush dessert such as baked apples with dried fruit and walnuts.
10. Filling but not sweet - nuts, such as pistachios, almonds, pecans, nuts, and seeds - all of which have plenty of healthy fats in them - will help you feel full longer because of their fat and protein content. For the same reasons, you have to keep the serving size reasonable, say 6 to 12 nuts. Try combining nuts with dried fruit for a high-fiber snack.


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December 2010
A Gift of Words
not the mushy type, but I was deeply touched by the numerous unexpected
answers. It was a good reminder of how we all need to hear that we are
Judi and I are inspired by your pioneering spirit. You left the very successful work you started in the prairies of Canada�and positions of esteem in Saskatchewan�s capital city�to move to the rock-bound coast of the Maritimes where you had no friends, only the vision of a new mission. I�ve toured your ministry in Regina and was struck by how much can be accomplished with simple humility and open arms. We admire your great optimism, excellent communication skills, and contagious enthusiasm. I believe exciting things are ahead. Our verse for you is Jeremiah 29:11. Know that you are appreciated.
To: Herb (and Carol) Johnson
What I appreciate most about you is your transparency and vulnerability. You have one of the biggest challenges I know of in regard to your property�and it wasn�t an easy year for you. Yet every time we connect you still talk about the light you see up ahead. You are an extremely skilled administrator. If you paid them attention, corporate headhunters would circle you like moths do a flame. But your commitment to Christ keeps you focused. I still remember your going back to your house to get a pair of reading glasses for the lady who came to your mission with broken lenses and couldn�t see. My verse for you is Job 23:10. You are the real deal.Now it�s your turn. Pass it on. Go surprise two AGRM leaders this week with your gift of words; consider people who are not likely to hear from someone. (You can even encourage three people if you want. We�re not counting.) Call us if you need somebody�s email address.
An uplifting note is truly a gift that will keep on giving; you will motivate and encourage people whose countenance and attitude will rub off on the many they serve during this busy time of year.
Here are my two book recommendations for this month. Think about adding these to your library.
In case you haven�t noticed, we�ve switched things up this year. The convention early bird discount is only available until December 15�and only online. So if you want the biggest savings on convention fees, you need to act fast. That is one week away! Look through our digital brochure for details about the May 22�25 event, and register online to get the early bird discount.Also one week away is the deadline to vote for district officers and board representatives. You should have received an email from Crystal Davidson with your ballot. If not, connect with her via email. This year, members in the Northwest, North Central, and Northeast districts are electing cabinet officers, a board representative, and an at-large board member. Members in all other districts are only electing the at-large board member.
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The Modern Fan Company Industry IND-42-951 is a restoration-vintage ceiling fan available in and Galvanized finish.The restoration-vintage style is sure to complement any living room, kitchen, dining room or living room.
The Modern Fan Company has established itself as a leader in the ceiling fan industry by continuing to introduce original design and innovation for contemporary fans, industrial ceiling fans and fan accessories. The ceiling fans of Modern Fan Company celebrate the modern idiom through geometric forms, contemporary finishes and mechanical simplification. Modern Fans – from a contemporary fan to industrial ceiling fan and fan accessories – keep you comfortable while helping to reduce energy consumption in several ways. The Modern Fan Company was founded by Rob Rezek in 1986 with introduction of the Stratos ceiling fan.


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France Continues Mass Processing Of Infringement Accusations: 60 People Get Third Strike Notice... 650,000 Get First Strike
from the crimininalizing-an-entire-country dept
The entertainment industry loves to call infringement "theft," but I don't think anyone would argue that 650,000 people are running around France stealing things out of stores. And that's because people inherently recognize that there's a massive difference between stealing a physical product, such that there's one less of it, and listening to a song that they like, where nothing is removed for anyone else. When a huge percentage of your population is accused of breaking the law, the problem is not with the people... but with the law.


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|And Another Thing Kyori doll
by Integrity Toys
It seems I'm super late in this year's Christmas doll line-up. It's been kinda hectic and stressful the past few weeks but looking at my Kyori doll had me smiling. There was a lot of ranting and raving when she was first introduced earlier this year and she sold out faster than you can say 'doll'. I happened to be one of the luckier ones to get her. She definitely does not disappoint and even though she's looking like a real diva in that attire, she's a good enough sport to pose next to a gingerbread tree topper.
Happy Monday!


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Gata - Hurdes olive oil
Olive oil
Waar is het typisch in Spanje?
- Autonome regio: Extremadura
Extra virgin olive oil from the north of Extremadura, whose careful traditional manufacture is recognised under the protection of the Designation of Origin.
Extra virgin olive oil obtained exclusively from olives or fruits of the olive tree of the Manzanilla Cacereña variety. It is produced in the county made up of Sierra de Gata, Las Hurdes, Ambroz, Jerte, La Vera and Tierras de Trasierra de Granadilla, in the province of Cáceres, where a total of approximately 30,000 hectares are set aside for olive growing. Only oils obtained from olives harvested using the "milking" method, directly from the trees, preserving all their qualities, enjoy the recognition of the Designation of Origin. It is a very stable oil, golden yellow in colour, with a very fruity smell and a slightly spicy flavour with a touch of bitterness.
Meer informatie
- Productsoort: Others
- Seizoen: All year round.
- Oorsprong: The Designation of Origin covers the area occupied by 76 municipalities belonging to the counties of Sierra de Gata, Las Hurdes, Ambroz, Jerte, La Vera and Tierras de Trasierra de Granadilla.
- Opmerkingen: Rich in lipids and vitamin E.


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I was born close to Pretoria, South Africa on the 18th of March 2010. My breeder was Bilmaro. I grew up playing with lots of Bullterrier puppies and now I have two sister Jack Russells at my new home just outside Wellington, South Africa. My favourite toys are my rawhide bones and my Rogz teddy. I love digging in the couch for an imaginary bone - watch me in action with my puppy sound effects http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU-ALhWdnzc and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIdzTqeFfnY
I'm Mabel, I was a surprise addition to my folks! They rescued me from some peeps who didn't know how to look after me properly. Now I'm the happiest, cheekiest, most confident little pup you'll ever meet. I love my new big brother the most in the whole world; we play all the time. I also love cuddles from Mum and Dad - they try really hard to keep me off the sofa - but I just give them 'the eyes'! I win every time. Sofa 0 - Me 10. I love my new life.
Winston was born on June 15 and came to live with us at the beginning of August. He loves to sleep, play, and sleep some more. He loves to play soccer and chase sticks. He also loves to play with any other puppies he meets.
Meet Lady.
She's full of life, with a bounce in her step.
Lady is fearless, yet she's not aggressive. She's loves to run with the big dogs, tumble around with small dogs or just approach and sniff nervous dogs. Despite how playful lady is, she is responsive to both human commands and dog warnings. It's typical of her to match the energy level of the people or dogs she's in contact with, so she's gentle with toddlers and excited to run around with labradors. Keep in mind, even though Lady is athletic, she's still a loving lap ...


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John Deere ISG
Locale provides the right mix of alone and together.
That's one of the reasons John Deere's Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG) adopted an agile development process consisting of scores of scrum teams. An emerging work style most popular in information technology, scrum teams are small, intensely collaborative groups that work on short-term projects in close proximity—a setup designed to spur rapid innovation.
To facilitate the transition, John Deere replaced its cubicles with rectangular tables aligned in a benching layout that removes barriers to team interaction. Though this arrangement has some limitations, it works fairly well. Scrum team members can see each other always, chat whenever, and gather easily. And for any team discussion of a longish nature, they usually wander away to find either a room or whiteboard—acceptable, but not ideal.
"Brief stand-up meetings are common, and team members are always congregating around someone's monitor," says Casey Schrock, Director of Facilities for the Intelligent Solutions Group. "We're already pretty good at collaboration, but we're trying to figure out how we can leverage space design to make us even better."
Looking for Insights
Better collaboration at John Deere means easier, faster, and more frequent. Seamless would be good, too, the kind of interaction that happens naturally without forethought—without, for instance, a scrum team having to reserve a meeting room away from its work area.
During a visit to the Herman Miller Design Yard in Holland, Michigan, Schrock caught sight of a prototype that showed promise in supporting the work style John Deere envisioned for its scrum teams. Called Locale, the line springs from Herman Miller research that identified a growing preference for casual, continual, and convenient collaboration, while still acknowledging that even collaborators sometimes need to be solitary.
As it happened, Herman Miller was seeking a customer to serve as a beta site for purposes of fine-tuning Locale; Schrock promptly volunteered John Deere.
"We were looking for visionaries, and they were looking for insights," says Deanne Beckwith, a Herman Miller Solutions Integrator who served as project manager for the Deere beta installation. "John Deere realized that a new way of working called for something more ergonomically suited to the work they are doing."
A Neighborhood in the Living Office
Designers Sam Hecht and Kim Colin created Locale with the intention of allowing teams to transition easily between individual and group work in open plan office environments.
"Locale brings different parts of the office in proximity," says Hecht, a partner with London design firm Industrial Facility. "You shouldn't have to move to completely separate spaces to accommodate varied work styles."
Locale uses a variety of elements—large height-adjustable work surfaces; mobile tables, screens, and easels; and cabinets for storage and display—to create custom settings for individual work and informal meetings.
The product dovetails with an emerging Herman Miller concept called Living Office, a holistic approach to helping individuals and organizations customize their methods tools and places of work to express and enable shared character and purpose.
As part of this approach, Herman Miller has identified 10 Modes of Work—workplace behaviors people engage in no matter what kind of work they do, or if they do it together or alone. Living Office provides people with a variety of settings, or spaces optimized to support these Modes of Work.
At John Deere, a small team of Intelligent Solutions Group managers are testing Locale in a 700-square-foot Clubhouse setting—a working neighborhood that gives project teams multiple points for individual and group tasks and the freedom to shift instantly and intuitively among them.
In one half of the space, work surfaces cantilever off a low, linear workbase that houses power and provides storage. This grouping of individual work points takes advantage of co-location to help drive work forward.
In the other half—just a couple steps away—mobile screens and a display unit define an interactive area containing a small table, whiteboards, and a large monitor. The compact space is near individual work points and is designed for brief meetings of small groups.
Instant Transition Between Individual and Group
The ISG managers assigned to the John Deere test site use Locale in as many different ways. One sits and focuses on his computer much of the day. Another mostly stands. The rest shift between sitting and standing by raising or lowering their work surface—whatever feels most comfortable or productive.
Screens and monitors between facing work surfaces provide a measure of privacy without jeopardizing proximity. "It's easy to see and interact with team members, yet there's still a sense of personal space," Schrock says.
That sense of personal space is even keener because work surfaces are generously sized. Plus, there's a gap of a foot or so between adjacent surfaces, enough space for team members to gather around one without disturbing their next-door colleague.
"Every work surface can become an instant meeting point," Schrock says. Impromptu stand-up meetings are even easier because surfaces are not only height adjustable, but also cantilevered—there are no legs to obstruct movement as teammates congregate. They're curved, too, resulting in a less rigid, more welcoming feel.
"The idea was to respond to research that found a certain tension between the need to work alone and the need to be with others in small, highly collaborative teams," Muth says. "Locale is designed to relieve that tension. You're working on your computer, someone comes up, you raise your desk, you pull others over—it's about immediacy. Collaboration doesn't have to be scheduled; it just happens."
"If you have to think about collaborating, you're losing time," Schrock says. "The way our ISG teams work, there always seems to be this interplay between individual and group work. The faster we can transition between the two, the more efficient we can be."
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Of course, not every interaction can take place around a desktop. For issues a bit more involved, team members simply step into the adjacent Locale collaboration space. "So close the transition feels second nature," Schrock says.
Locale elements inside the space include a small table, a display unit that houses a large monitor on one side and a whiteboard on the other, and a pair of freestanding screens that add definition while supporting more whiteboards. In addition, the space offers a handful of stackable Caper chairs that team members move here and there as needed.
Initially, John Deere didn't see much need for an adjacent collaboration space. The Intelligent Solutions Group had experimented a bit with lounge areas furnished with soft seating, but found they were rarely used.
A few conversations with Herman Miller contacts Wendy Muth and Deanne Beckwith persuaded Schrock to try a different tack with the help of Locale.
Further conversations with Brian Green, Research Lead in Herman Miller's Insight and Exploration group, also piqued interest in a fresh approach. The resulting Locale collaboration space hits the sweet spot for the way ISG team members work together—less staid than a conference room, less casual than a lounge, and more engaging than either.
"I spent a lot of time talking with Brian about different installations he's seen around the globe," Schrock says. "He helped me understand why people work the way they do and how they can work more effectively."
"Perceived ownership is important," Green says. "We find that teams are far more likely to use a collaboration space when it's clearly part of their environment and doesn't need to be scheduled."
The ISG team that owns the space gravitated to it immediately. "People use it all the time," Schrock says. "Quick stand-up meetings, sit downs with two or three people, even larger groups that aren't part of our subject team pull chairs in. Even if it's not theirs, so to speak, they like that it doesn't have to be booked and they can see when it's open."
Green suggests the popularity of the space stems partially from characteristics that communicate it's intended for work, not just socializing. In this regard, one of the key features is ClickShare, a wireless collaboration system from Herman Miller alliance partner Barco. The system allows team members to display content from their laptops and smart devices on the large, shared monitor—instantly, wirelessly, and with just the click of a button. "ClickShare has really helped draw people in," Schrock acknowledges.
What's next for Locale at John Deere? Now that he's seen how scrum team managers use Locale, Schrock would like to try it with a distinct scrum team itself. He's also experimenting with layouts that would incorporate Locale into an upgrade planned for a couple hundred workstations on ISG's Urbandale campus.
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Hmm, this is interesting. So based on what's been posted so far, it is possible for a homosexual to "inherit the Kingdom of God" so long as they do not act on their impulses? So when St. Paul writes in 1Corinthians 6:9 that "...Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals... will inherit the Kingdom of God" he is refering to those who act on their urges? This is just for my own clarification. Thanks.
If someone is a gay Christian can they have a partner so long as they do not do anything sexual with them?
Landon77, You have to watch what you say around here............ If I were Tikhon I would be quite offended right now. It is like you are telling him that what he has been fighting against his whole life was not necessary because he was not 100% gay and If he wanted to use that other 2.......3........4 % to be straight than he could have. Tikhon thank you for being so brave, sorry that you have to put up with persecution on this board. Peace
Tikhon, your posts have been very enlightening and helpful in understanding homosexuality, especially as homosexuality relates to Christianity. This has been an area of much confusion and distress for me. But your perspective eases that tension. I pray to God for your strength. Pray for me; chastity is not my strong point.-Chuck
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Congress should support laws that promote transparency among companies that mine in the Congo and resist watering down new regulations "to half measures that may save money, but cost lives," said Bishop Nicolas Djomo Lola, president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Congo, in testimony before a House subcommittee on May 10. Speaking not as a business executive or a financial expert but as "a religious leader, who is deeply disturbed by the terrible violence and suffering that has dominated life in Eastern Congo since 1996," Bishop Djomo Lola said: "This violence has destroyed families, villages and communities. One prominent driver of the violence is illicit mining conducted by the many armed groups in Eastern Congo." He urged U.S. politicians and business people to "protect the life and human dignity of the Congolese people by conducting legal, transparent and accountable international commerce. We are confident that they do not want to be part of the misery that has plagued Eastern Congo for years."
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Teaching that an entire group succeeds only because of past conditions created by previous generations is unfair and disparaging of countless honorable professionals. Our equal opportunity programs are designed to ensure all members of the DOD are treated fairly. Unfortunately, the curriculum used to train the managers of these programs is littered with statements prejudicial to an entire population.
EOAC-3000 also directs future equal opportunity advisers to "assume racism is everywhere, every day." In spite of significant racial progress in America—progress often led by changes in military programs—racism surely persists, but assuming it is "everywhere, every day" only guarantees we will perceive every act as racially based. This is a dangerous sentiment in any group; it's potentially devastating in the military.
According to DEOMI, we must assume racism is a daily occurrence in every facet of the military: our pay, promotion, and award systems; our selection of leaders; assignment of professionals; and virtually every other DOD program.
DEOMI would better serve its students and the DOD by using less provocative language. A subtle wording change would make a big difference in the message. Acknowledging that racism may be found anywhere, at any time, is more accurate. It would also create conditions we need in equal opportunity programs: Awareness without an assumption of guilt.
Likely anticipating controversy, DEOMI labeled the chapter on Power and Privilege with the phrases "FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY" and "DO NOT USE ON THE JOB" [emphasis not added]. These phrases, which appear only once, will not prevent the concepts and conclusions from influencing equal opportunity advisers in the force. In fact, parts of the chapter are quite directive. One such area is a section detailing how advisers should seek to become a "strong white ally" so they can "increase their social, political, and economic power" as means for overcoming racism and discrimination. This is also where students are instructed to "assume racism is everywhere" while also being told to "attack the source of power" as a strategy for combating racism. These are not lessons intended for training purposes only; they are meant to shape adviser behaviors.
Instead of denigrating an entire population and teaching future equal-opportunity officers to assume the worst, we should honestly fulfill the dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Military professionals should "not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."
That sentiment is as true for white males as it is all others. We must not judge anyone by the real and perceived wrongdoing of previous generations simply because of shared traits. To do so is to say huge numbers of today's leaders are illegitimate and our programs are undeniably biased. That borders on sedition. No wonder DEOMI caveated the chapter with such notices.
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That's the infamous Ray Comfort/Kirk Cameron Crockaduck.
It's been around a while. It got co-opted by anti-crationists to serve as the annual "Golden Crockaduck Award" given to the creationist who managed to tell the biggest lie that year.
It looks like their little joke came back on them and bit them on the ass, …good times.
Huh? I wasn't accusing you of anything.
Sorry if I implied that.
No problem. i was just a little confused.
The odd thing is, 57% of women polled as likely GOP voters support the guy. GOP women must be Stepford Wives.
Hearing that, I have to wonder if they truly know what the man stands for, or if they're just following the whole A.B.O. business. Whatever happened to the "informed electorate?"
[They got LAZY, Loren - THAT's what happened!]
Informed!? They're spoon fed tawdry entertainment and blatant propaganda which passes as knowledge and information. Turn on most cable "news" networks, sit back, and watch the pablum and mindless hysteria being spoon fed.
How do you get away with such comments? Every time I try to voice this observation people tell me I should have been a preacher, or that I am a "crank." Of course, if the great satirists -- Swift, Rabelais, et al. -- were around today, they would have a field day; that is, IF they could cope at all. Hmm...maybe the Mayan priests were right after all.
Are you sure? I thought that was just the statistic showing how many likely Republican female voters would vote for Santorum. Either way, we are saddened by such lunacy.
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Bangladesh/ Lucknow: Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev has expressed concern over the arrest of Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy and hoped that an "extremely patriotic person" like him will come out of this situation soon.
"In Bangladesh, I came to know though TV channels that Saharasri has surrendered and is in police custody. I have known him as an extremely patriotic man who has done so much for the country. I wish that he comes out of this situation soon," Kapil said in a letter addressed to the media.
Roy was arrested on Friday by Uttar Pradesh police after non-bailable warrant was issued by the Supreme Court for his failure to appear before it in a case of non-refund of Rs 20,000 crore to investors. He would be produced before the apex court on March 4.
Roy has been kept at Kukrail guest house in Lucknow following court orders.
Kapil, the 1983 World Cup-winning captain, said he has known Roy for a long time and that he tried getting in touch with Sahara Group chairman and his wife after his arrest.
"I have tried hard to call him, but could not get in touch with him nor his wife. In the same context, I contacted a senior worker of Sahara as I was very worried for a possible negative reaction of Sahara Workers, for I know very well that his workers take him as their God," said Kapil.
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