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Did you know that jet lag kills older mice? Not the young ones. Just the older ones. It's true. I read it on the internet.
I wonder how old I am in mouse years.
Never in my life have I had jet lag this bad. Seriously, I feel like my kidneys are floating in outer space and my balls are six feet under. I've been home for 6 days and the nausea still hasn't gone away. As usual, I've concocted my own cure-all (this one involves megadoses of melatonin, scotch, Ambien, crossword puzzles, and chocolate chip cookies.) A friend suggested sunlight and exercise but it's fucking freezing in NYC and I've got about 40 hours of television backed up on my Tivo. Who has time to go to the gym?
Anyway, thanks for all your questions. Many of them had me laughing my ass off on the plane. I know I've said it before but my readers are the coolest, weirdest, smartest, goofiest, and geekiest readers on the planet. One day, I'm going to get us a discounted rate on some group therapy. As the lyrical medieval poet Eminem once said, "you fucking rock!"
You asked some great questions. Many of them I'm saving for the next mailbag. Here are some of the rest...
Why do so many men have a crush on Tina Fey? Is it the scar? The ridiculous white girl dancing she thinks it is funny to engage in? What? Please, riddle me that, batman. Though I find her funnier than a Kazakh journalist at a formal dinner, I just don't understand the whole crush thing.
(Mrs. Fortune)
Tina Fey reminds us of the nerdy, sarcastic female friend from high school who was always by your side when you were caustically making fun of the plastic cheerleaders who wouldn't date you in a million years. Also, just like you women, most of us men laugh when we hear women like Giselle or Christy Turlington say in interviews that they were ugly ducklings in high school. That's total bullshit and I don't ever believe that crap for a second.
But when Tina Fey says it? You actually believe her.
Is she the thinking man's sex symbol? Maybe. I don't know. She does kind of have that sexy librarian thing going on. But personally, I think I'm just a sucker for a funny chick with a cool scar. Besides, what's the deal with YOUR crush on John Cusack, eh? He's not exactly Brad Pitt, is he?
Since you're a foodie, what would be your last meal on earth if you were on death row?
The seared foie gras from Café des Artistes, Peter Luger's steak, a slice of Grimaldi's pizza, potato knishes from the Carnegie Deli, a bucket of Blue Smoke's potato salad, and Junior's cheesecake. Basically, I'd try to give myself a heart attack before they flipped the switch.
Dear Metro...My Korean mother has finally told me that I need to get married. Granted, I should bless this saintly woman for waiting until I was 30 to finally get on my case about it. What do you think? Should I put forth extra effort in finding a spouse? Or should I just go about handling my business as I have been, even if it occasionally means I feel shameful in the mornings and have to catch a cab home?
Parental pressure never ends, my friend. When I was younger, my Korean mother would call every day and ask when I was getting married. After I got married, she called every day to ask when I was having kids. These days, she's up in my grill every day about having a second child.
MetroBro is about the same age as you so he's feeling the parental heat now as well. Since I'm quite fond of my bro, I try to help him out and I've discovered that the best means of disarmament is deflection. To throw my parents off their game, I like to ask them hypothetical questions that will mess with their minds. Here are two of my latest gambits:
- Would you rather MetroBro marry a black girl OR a Korean guy?
- How would you feel if he had children out of wedlock?
These are like mental tongue twisters for Asian parents and if they don't give your parents an aneurysm, they certainly will keep them lying awake in bed for awhile.
Meanwhile, enjoy your bachelorhood. Sure, married life is a million times better but you're not going to fully enjoy it unless you have no regrets. Carpe Diem, my friend!
Have you tried Dinosaur BBQ up in Harlem yet and do you love it?
(pnuts mama)
Every Super Bowl Sunday, BossLady and I shun invitations to group viewings and instead have our own little party. The week before the game, we plan the menu. The only requirement is that, by the end of the game, we need to be so stuffed that we actually lose the ability to speak and must resort only to hand signals in order to communicate. Grunting is also permitted.
Last year, we completely outdid ourselves. The two of us went to Dinosaur and we wanted to try everything on the menu. We literally loaded up the back seat of our car with massive amounts of ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, Cajun catfish, creole potato salad, and cole slaw.
Verdict? Best barbecue in NYC. Possibly the best barbecue this side north of the Carolinas.
I enjoy how you intersperse your literary views in many of your various posts (even if they have to do with poop.) Your book consumption is pretty impressive so it's obvious you read quite a bit. My question: if you could have one author's life, whose would it be?
Tough question, Barb. I get these huge author crushes all the time. Past or present objects of my lust and envy have been David Foster Wallace, Haruki Murakami, Margaret Atwood, Matthew Kneale, Jhumpa Lahiri, Mark Leyner, and Chang-Rae Lee. Their writing always seems so effortless. I would give my left nut to have their talent.
Then again...last summer in the Hamptons, I saw Salman Rushdie at the polo matches driving a convertible Bentley with Padma Lakshmi in the front seat and a set of golf clubs in the back.
I guess that whole fatwa thing worked out pretty well for him.
MD, I am an Asian-American dad and my wife is Euro-Am. At a local store the other night, we ran into an interracial couple where the female was Asian-American and the male was Euro-Am. I felt a strange discomfort and I couldn't get the thought "Mail order bride and dude with yellow fever" and images of Bai Ling out of my head. The wife, bless her soul, later informed me that she noticed I was being rude and knew what I was thinking. So, here's my question, "How do I get over my personal hypocritical prejudice?" And no, I don't believe it's about "those" dudes getting "our" women.
(Average American)
Dude...I totally know what you're talking about. In the latest statistical survey of White/Asian relationships, it turns out that 72% of them consisted of a white husband and an asian wife. And wikipedia tell us that "Asian American women were 2.5 times more likely to be married to a White American man than Asian American men married to a white woman."
My advice? Don't sweat it, my brother. Life is fucking short and we're all getting older. I used to get into late-night debates with my Asian-American female friends over the semantic and sociological distinctions between attraction and fetish. Now I just worry about keeping the hair on my head, the cost of Peanut's daycare, and making the monthly mortgage payment.
Besides, as I get older, I'm starting to think that we should turn this country into a giant mud puddle where race no longer becomes a distinct and distinguishing feature. As I've always said, there are so many good reasons to dislike people. Why focus solely on race?
By the way, I fucking hate Bai Ling. Not only is she the Asian Paris Hilton but also I think she's playing up the whole geisha stereotype to make a buck. An Asian friend of mine calls her a whoriental. Is that racist?
MD! I love to travel and fly quite a bit each year. Most of the time I travel alone--because my fiance hates to fly. On our last trip, he got airsick...so I understand his reticence. And by reticence I mean that he said "I'm never fucking flying again." Up until now, he has flown all his life--his father is an airline pilot. My question is: How can I help him get over this? Also, when we do fly, he is absolutely miserable. I'm pretty much ok with whatever obstacles come our way, but he just stresses and stresses. Is there anything to be done about this? I figure you've had many varieties of travel partners over the years and could offer some advice. Is Valium the only way to go?!?!?
(Sarah Marie)
My buddy Andrew is a bad flyer (and by bad flyer, I mean "he's a total fucking pain in the ass and I'm never going on a plane with him again!") He doesn't sleep for weeks leading up to a flight. He's got 1-800-Go-Greyhound programmed into his speed dial. And when he DOES fly, he dreams that someone will sneak up and inject him with horse tranquilizer. To cure his phobias, he's tried everything from hypnosis to flight class.
The only thing that works for Andrew is getting completely wasted before the flight. The downside is that he often arrives at his destination feeling like a zombie and, more than once, he's woken up on a plane with drool all over his face, only to see someone with the cleaning crew shaking him and saying, "Excuse me, sir, you don't have to go home but you sure as heck gotta get outta here!"
According to Andrew, the perfect cocktail is equal parts vodka, valium, and beta blockers. Shaken, not stirred.
Dear Metrodad,
How can I, a lowly bi-lingual, 143 IQ, college educated, current Technology Coordinator find a job (for the love of all that is holy) that doesn't make me consider rupturing my own appendix just to get out of going to work? I think, oh advice giver of the internets, that I am asking for career advice. Someday it is my humble goal to make more than 30k a year. Please help.
The lovely and beautiful BossLady is also contemplating a career change so this has been topic-du-jour at Casa Metro for awhile. She's looking for something new that will allow her to achieve a better balance between work and family. Now, we're just trying to figure out what that something "new" should be.
You, Desiree, are a great writer. You belong in publishing, advertising, editing, or PR. I can't even see you as a "Technology Coordinator." E-mail me. We'll find you something. Any West Coast employers out there looking for some great creative talent? Get in touch with Desiree!
This blog doesn't accept advertising but we're definitely not above pimping out friends and family!
How come you travel all over the damn planet and never have a layover in Atlanta so we could pound a few back? EVERYBODY flies through Atlanta.
While driving cross-country in 1990, I spent 4 days in Atlanta with two buddies. One was Peruvian, the other was Jewish. One night, the three of us went out to a bar and met a bunch of attractive cheerleaders from Georgia Tech. All of them were blond and I think 4 of them were named Babs.
Long story short: None of the girls had ever heard of Korea. They kept asking if that was a city in Japan. None of the girls had ever heard of Peru. They kept asking Jose if he was from Mexico. None of the girls had ever met a Jew before. We caught one of them checking my buddy's head for horns! I shit you not. We were like a living freak show for them.
Now, I've spent a lot of time in the south. Hell, Birmingham, New Orleans, and Memphis are three of my favorite places. But I've never experienced anything quite so strange as what happened in Atlanta. I'm sure your city has come a long way but ever since then, I've tried to connect through more race-friendly cities.
You know, like Mogadishu.
Who do you like in the Super Bowl? Who will you be rooting for?
I have passionately hated the Bears ever since 1986 when Jim "Punky QB" McMahon, William "Refrigerator" Parry, and Mike "Samurai" Singletary released that annoying rap song/video "The Super Bowl Shuffle." That fucking song set rap music back about 20 years. Remember the lyrics?
We are the Bears Shufflin' Crew
Shufflin' on down, doin' it for you.
We're so bad we know we're good.
Blowin' your mind like we knew we would
Fuck the Bears. I'm going with Indy.
Question: Did the Peanut ever go through a "naked" phase? I have a daughter just a little younger than yours. We allow her an hour or so of "naked baby" time in the evenings, but any time you change a diaper you are asking for a clothes on-or-off battle. This is only really an issue when we need to get her outside for some reason, which happens more often than one might think. We're in Chicago which requires many layers at this time of year. Any creative ideas for how to get a toddler dressed?
So far, the Peanut has not gone through a naked phase. If anything, she's become a fashionista like her father. Have you ever seen a two-year-old girl stare vacantly into her drawers trying to decide what to wear? It's both sad and funny at the same time.
The Peanut is still in her pink phase. Today, she went to daycare looking like a giant piece of fucking cotton candy. Not only that, she STILL yells at me when I put the wrong color socks on her and she still insists on wearing her little snowboard hat whenever we go outside.
Sorry, I'm no help here, Stef. We seem to have the opposite problem. Anyone else want to take a stab at this one?
You may have already addressed this in a past mailbag, but since it is on my mind all the time these days (for my family, not yours): are you considering having a second child? Why (not)?
Yes, we're considering having a second child. Over the past week, my wife's favorite pick-up line has been, "Hey, are you horny? I'm ovulating!"
Not quite sure how I feel about this but, on principle, I try to never turn down sex when it's offered to me.
Personally, I think BossLady really wants to start trying now because, according to the lunar calendar, 2007 is supposed to be a very special year for having children. According to the Chinese zodiac, this will be the Year of the Golden Pig, an event that occurs only once every 600 years. Babies born this year are believed to have good fortune and will lead comfortable and wealthy lives. The expected birthrate in Korea is supposed to explode this year. Many hospitals, banks, and schools are even starting to ramp up for the expected population increase!
Man, my people are fucking crazy.
Did the BossLady ever finish your sweater? What else has she knit?
Rach...I've pretty much become a knitting widow. These days, BossLady is still completely engrossed with knitting. At any given time, she's got multiple knitting projects going on and she could really care less about what I'm doing. She's a knitting fiend!
But I'm glad she's got a hobby. Knitting chills her out and, as I like to joke, " helps keep the crazies away."
And yes, BossLady did finish my sweater. It's awesome. It doesn't quite fit me perfectly but I absolutely love her for trying.
Here's a photo of it being worn by our little pint-sized fashionista.
Some day, I'll show you the equally awesome matching hats that BossLady made for me, Peanut, and MetroDog. (Shit, next thing I know, this is going to be a damn knitting blog. This blog really has jumped the shark, hasn't it?)
No offense to you knitters out there! I know you're a sensitive lot. Every time I make fun of the BossLady's knitting, I get like 50 e-mails from enraged knitters. Did you know that there were enraged knitters out there? Me neither. Man, those chicks are fucking nuts! (Again, just kidding. Sort of. Maybe.)


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The Yale community is deeply saddened by the tragic vehicle accident that occurred at a Yale Bowl parking lot this morning (Nov. 19).
One person (a woman who was not a Yale student or affiliate nor believed to be a Harvard affiliate) was killed. Two other individuals were injured; one (a Yale School of Management student) is in stable condition, and the other is likely to be released from the hospital.
Yale extends our sympathies and prayers to the family of the woman who was killed and hopes for the speedy recovery of the two women hurt. Our thoughts are also with those who witnessed or were affected by this tragic accident.
The Yale Police Department responded to the accident and is assisting the New Haven Police Department, which is conducting an investigation. Yale Athletics and the Yale College Dean's Office will be undertaking a full review of the policies and regulations relating to tail-gating before athletics events.
Our efforts now focus on providing any support needed to the members of our community and to our many guests from Cambridge and elsewhere. Yale Mental Health Services counselors have been alerted and are available 24 hours a day, and the Yale Chaplain's Office is also available to provide counseling and support.
Release from YaleNews, http://news.yale.edu/2011/11/19/community-mourns-tragic-accident-yale-bowl

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Marie Lavraie
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Proposed Canon
"You don't fight Fate, you help it!"
Strengths: Predicting Major Events, Long Term Planning
Weaknesses: Public Opinion
First Appearance: TBFGK 147 (in flashback) LIAB Text 37 (speaking)
Marie was a Predictamancer in service to Faq. After her side fell, she went to the Magic Kingdom where she began working with Janis to mastermind the creation of the Perfect Warlord spell. Janis believes that Marie shares her desire to permanently end war on Erfworld, but Marie's true objectives have yet to be revealed.
Successful predictions
- That Faq would fall some day.Erf-b1-p082
- The order in which cities of Faq needed to be veiled by Jack the Foolamancer.Erf-b1-p107
- Wanda's attunement to an Arkentool.Erf-b1-p143
- That Parson is about to return to the Magic Kingdom.
Real World References
Her name may be a reference to Marie Laveau, an 18th century voudoun priestess from New Orleans.


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Emily Shearin
My experience at Humboldt State University is a rare one. I transferred from Riverside Community College in southern California, moving 800 miles away from all my friends and family. I discovered that I was pregnant within my first month at Humboldt. Although it turned out to be the greatest blessing in my life, it certainly made for an interesting two years.
My first semester here was the first half of my pregnancy. By looking at me you couldn't tell I was pregnant, but I certainly felt pregnant. There was lots of morning sickness (which was really all day every day sickness). I would miss classes to go to the doctor, and just couldn't get enough food in me. Scheduling life was hard, because I was always tired. I even fell asleep in the library multiple times trying to get my homework done.
My second semester at HSU you could definitely tell I was pregnant, and I really began to understand why we call HSU the "Hills and Stairs University." I was still battling with morning sickness, and being exhausted all the time, but now I could barely fit in the desks. The larger I got the more it seemed like my brain was being taken over by everything baby, and nothing school. Yet, I somehow managed to pull through in all my classes, although it was rare students would see me without food in my hand, or rubbing my ever growing belly. I even had to take some of my finals early so I wouldn't go into labor before they were finished.
Finally, my sweet baby boy Drew was born, and I took the summer off as maternity leave. However, come Fall I was right back into school with a new born baby at my side. Being a single mother was such a difficult time, but I have always been fortunate that the Anthropology department is a small department and we all care about each other. Over the past two semesters my teachers and fellow students have done nothing but stand by my side and help me raise my son while I finished off my degree.
I was pulled into a close knit community in the Anthropology department, which was full of nothing but love and support. I had students passing my son around taking turns watching him while I was in class, teachers allowing me to bring him into lectures, and an advisor who understood that I had special needs. It has been an interesting journey, some parts much harder than others (ever try to study for exams with a teething infant?), but I wouldn't change it for the world. I appreciate the wonderful people who have helped me through this journey.
I am graduating 10 days before my son turns one year old, and I hope that the he will always remember the love that have been given to us, and the future that I worked so hard for. I continue my journey by applying for the Master's program in Applied Anthropology here at Humboldt State, knowing that I will be supported not only as a student, but as a mother.


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Bullied No More
Dayton's Legs
Strengthen Thy Brethren
Getting the Best of the Bully
Young men of the Aaronic Priesthood, you are beloved sons of God, and He has a great work for you to do. To accomplish this work, you must fulfill your sacred duty to minister to others (see D&C 84:111).
Do you know what it means to minister? Think about this question while I tell you about a girl named Chy Johnson.
When Chy started high school last year, she became the victim of cruel and thoughtless bullying. She was mistreated, shoved, and taunted as she walked to class—some students even threw garbage at her. You have probably seen people mistreated like this in your school too.
For too many people, the teenage years are a time of loneliness and fear. It doesn't have to be this way. Fortunately for Chy, there were young men at her school who understood what it means to minister.
Chy's mother had asked teachers at the school to help stop the bullying, but it continued. She then contacted Carson Jones, an Aaronic Priesthood holder and the starting quarterback of the football team. She asked him to help her find out who was doing the bullying.
Carson agreed to help, but in his heart he felt that he could do much more than just identify the bullies. The Spirit whispered to him that he needed to help Chy feel loved.
Carson asked some of his teammates to join him in ministering to Chy. They invited her to sit with them during lunch. They walked her to class to make sure she was safe. Not surprisingly, with football players as her close friends, no one bullied Chy anymore.
This was an exciting season for the football team. But even with the thrill of an undefeated season, these young men did not forget about Chy. They invited her to join the team on the field after games. Chy felt loved and appreciated. She felt safe. She was happy.
The football team went on to win the state title. But something more important than a football championship happened at their school. The example of these young men has motivated other students to be more accepting, more friendly. They now treat each other with more kindness and respect.
National news media found out what these young men had done and shared their story across the country. What began as an effort to minister to one is inspiring thousands of others to do the same.
Chy's mother calls these young men "angels in disguise." Carson and his friends are quick to say that Chy has blessed their lives much more than they blessed hers. That's what happens when you lose yourself in serving others—you find yourself (see Mark 8:35). You change and grow in ways that would not be possible otherwise. These young men have experienced the joy of ministering and continue to seek opportunities to bless others. They are anxious to extend their ministering in the coming months when they serve as full-time missionaries (see Trent Toone, "Kindness of Arizona High School QB Carson Jones and Teammates Has Gone Viral," Deseret News, Nov. 9, 2012).
There are thousands of Chy Johnsons throughout the world—people who need to feel Heavenly Father's love. They are in your schools, in your quorums, and even in your family. Some come to mind quickly. Others have needs that are less obvious. Virtually everyone you know could be blessed in some way by your ministering. The Lord is counting on you to reach out to them.
You don't have to be a star athlete to minister to others. You received the power, the authority, and the sacred duty to minister the moment you were ordained to the priesthood. President James E. Faust taught, "Priesthood is the authority delegated to man to minister in the name of God" ("Message to My Grandsons," Ensign, May 2007, 54; emphasis added). The Aaronic Priesthood holds the keys of the ministering of angels (see D&C 13:1).
As you love His children, Heavenly Father will guide you, and angels will assist you (see D&C 84:88). You will be given power to bless lives and rescue souls.
Jesus Christ is your example. He "came not to be ministered unto, but to minister" (see Matthew 20:27–28). To minister means to love and care for others. It means to attend to their physical and spiritual needs. Put simply, it means to do what the Savior would do if He were here.


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Lauren Alaina Recalls the Trauma of Losing Her Grandmother
Lauren Alaina may have not written the richly emotional song 'The Locket' on her debut album, 'Wildflower,' but she is deeply connected to it on many levels — and the teen put all of her heart into it when she recorded it.
The song traces the genesis and humble beginnings of an old-fashioned romance — the kind that Twitter and Facebook have deemed obsolete — which began on the front porch and continued through WWII and beyond. That is, until Alzheimer's reared its head. It's sweet, simple, pure and very reminiscent of a very specific big screen tearjerker. It also reminds the singer of her relationship to her grandmother.
"That song's like 'The Notebook,'" Alaina told USA Today."The first time I heard it, I bawled. When I was recording it in the studio, I had to take breaks because it was getting to me."
Warning: You might need tissues to read the rest of this story, which is about why Alaina was so affected by the song.
Turns out Alaina's grandmother on her mom's side died when she was in fifth grade, an event she calls "the most traumatic thing that ever happened to me." She was jarred from a peaceful sleep to find out her grandmother was gone. She heard her grandfather's message on the answering machine.
"I heard him on the voicemail, and I heard her not being able to breathe, like she was suffocating," Lauren recalled. "I could hear her gasping in the background, and Papaw was crying. Then I got up, but I didn't get to it in time. I ran downstairs, crying, 'Mama, something's wrong with my nana.' I remember getting there and running in the house before my parents."
Once onsite, Alaina's mother attempted CPR, but it didn't work. "My dad made us leave, but me and my brother hid," sheremembered about that night. "We were, like, in the closet." Clearly, the event has emotional resonance with Alaina, and she distilled those memories into her performance of the song.
Alaina also revealed that she was a tomboy — a contrast to her grandmother, who was incredibly feminine. Her grandmother's influenced rubbed off on Alaina posthumously. "That's why I'm a girly girl now," she said.


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Hot Sarees Biography
A sari or saree[note 1] is a strip of unstitched cloth, worn by women, ranging from four to nine yards in length that is draped over the body in various styles which is native to the Indian Subcontinent. The word sari is derived from Sanskrit शाटी śāṭī which means 'strip of cloth' and शाडी śāḍī or साडी sāḍī in Prakrit, and which was corrupted to sāṛī in Hindi. The word 'Sattika' is mentioned as describing women's attire in ancient India in Buddhist Jain literature called Jatakas. This could be equivalent to modern day 'Sari'. The term for female bodice, the choli is derived from another ruling clan from south, the Cholas. Rajatarangini (meaning the 'river of kings'), a tenth century literary work by Kalhana, states that the Choli from the Deccan was introduced under the royal order in Kashmir. The concept of Pallava, the end piece in the sari, originated during the Pallavas period and named after the Pallavas, another ruling clan of Ancient Tamilakam.
It is popular in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Burma, Malaysia, and Singapore. The most common style is for the sari to be wrapped around the waist, with one end then draped over the shoulder, baring the midriff.
The sari is usually worn over a petticoat (called lahaṅgā or lehenga in the north; langa, pavada, or pavadai in the south; chaniyo, parkar, ghaghra, or ghagaro in the west; and shaya in eastern India), with a blouse known as a choli or ravika forming the upper garment. The blouse has short sleeves and a low neck and is usually cropped at the midriff, and as such is particularly well-suited for wear in the sultry South Asian summers. Cholis may be backless or of a halter neck style. These are usually more dressy, with plenty of embellishments such as mirrors or embroidery, and may be worn on special occasions. Women in the armed forces, when wearing a sari uniform, don a short-sleeved shirt tucked in at the waist. The sari developed as a garment of its own in both South and North India at around the same time, and is in popular culture an epitome of Indian culture. The sari signified the grace of Indian women adequately displaying the curves at the right places.
The word sari is derived from Sanskrit शाटी śāṭī which means 'strip of cloth' and शाडी śāḍī or साडी sāḍī in Prakrit, and which was corrupted to sāṛī in Hindi. The word 'Sattika' is mentioned as describing women's attire in ancient India in Buddhist Jain literature called Jatakas. This could be equivalent to modern day 'Sari'.
In the history of Indian clothing the sari is traced back to the Indus Valley Civilisation, which flourished during 2800–1800 BC around the western part of the Indian subcontinent. The earliest known depiction of the sari in the Indian subcontinent is the statue of an Indus Valley priest wearing a drape.
Ancient Tamil poetry, such as the Silappadhikaram and the Sanskrit work, Kadambari by Banabhatta, describes women in exquisite drapery or sari. The ancient stone inscription from Gangaikonda Cholapuram in old Tamil scripts has a reference to hand weaving. In ancient Indian tradition and the Natya Shastra (an ancient Indian treatise describing ancient dance and costumes), the navel of the Supreme Being is considered to be the source of life and creativity, hence the midriff is to be left bare by the sari.
Sculptures from the Gandhara, Mathura and Gupta schools (1st–6th century AD) show goddesses and dancers wearing what appears to be a dhoti wrap, in the "fishtail" version which covers the legs loosely and then flows into a long, decorative drape in front of the legs. No bodices are shown.
Other sources say that everyday costume consisted of a dhoti or lungi (sarong), combined with a breast band called 'Kurpasika' or 'Stanapatta' and occasionally a wrap called 'Uttariya' that could at times be used to cover the upper body or head. The two-piece Kerala mundum neryathum (mundu, a dhoti or sarong, neryath, a shawl, in Malayalam) is a survival of ancient Indian clothing styles. The one-piece sari is a modern innovation, created by combining the two pieces of the mundum neryathum.
It is generally accepted that wrapped sari-like garments for lower body and sometimes shawls or scarf like garment called 'uttariya' for upper body, have been worn by Indian women for a long time, and that they have been worn in their current form for hundreds of years. In ancient couture the lower garment was called 'nivi' or 'nivi bandha', while the upper body was mostly left bare. The works of Kalidasa mentions 'Kurpasika' a form of tight fitting breast band that simply covered the breasts. It was also sometimes referred to as 'Uttarasanga' or 'Stanapatta'.
The tightly fitted, short blouse worn under a sari is a choli. Choli evolved as a form of clothing in the 10th century AD, and the first cholis were only front covering; the back was always bare but covered with end of saris pallu. Bodices of this type are still common in the state of Rajasthan.
In South India and especially in Kerala, women from most communities wore only the sari and exposed the upper part of the body till the middle of the 20th century. Poetic references from works like Silappadikaram indicate that during the Sangam period in ancient Tamil Nadu, a single piece of clothing served as both lower garment and head covering, leaving the midriff completely uncovered. Similar styles of the sari are recorded paintings by Raja Ravi Varma in Kerala. By the mid 19th century, though, bare breasted styles of the sari faced social revaluation and led to the Upper cloth controversy in the princely state of Travancore (now part of the state of Kerala) and the styles declined rapidly within the next half a century.
In ancient India, although women wore saris that bared the midriff, the Dharmasastra writers stated that women should be dressed such that the navel would never become visible. By which for some time the navel exposure became a taboo and the navel was concealed.
The increased interaction with the British saw most women from royal families come out of purdah in the 1900s. This necessitated a change of dress. Maharani Indira Devi of Cooch Behar popularised the chiffon sari. She was widowed early in life and followed the convention of abandoning her richly woven Baroda shalus in favour of the traditional unadorned white. Characteristically, she transformed her 'mourning' clothes into high fashion. She had saris woven in France to her personal specifications, in white chiffon, and introduced the silk chiffon sari to the royal fashion repertoire. The chiffon sari did what years of fashion interaction had not done in India. It homogenised fashion across this land. Its softness, lightness and beautiful, elegant, caressing drape was ideally suited to the Indian climate.
The traditional sari made an impact in the United States during the 1970s. Eugene Novack who ran the New York store, Royal Saree House told that he had been selling it mainly to the Indian women in New York area but later many American business women and housewives became his customers who preferred their saris to resemble the full gown of the western world. He also said that men appeared intrigued by the fragility and the femininity it confers on the wearer. Newcomers to the sari report that it is comfortable to wear, requiring no girdles or stockings and that the flowing garb feels so feminine with unusual grace.
As a nod to the fashion-forward philosophy established by the designs of Emilio Pucci, the now-defunct Braniff International Airways envisioned their air hostesses wearing a more revealing version of a sari on a proposed Dallas-Bombay (conceivably via London) service in the late 1970s.[citation needed] However this was never realised due to Halston's resistance to working with a palette outside of his comfort zone.[citation needed] The former Eagan, Minnesota–based Northwest Airlines considered issuing saris to flight attendants working the Minneapolis-Amsterdam-Delhi route that began in the 1990s. This never occurred largely due to a union dispute.[citation needed]
The sari has gained its popularity internationally due to the growth of Indian fashion trends globally. Many Bollywood celebrities, like Aishwarya Rai,[82] have worn it at international events representing the Indian culture. In 2010, Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone wanted to represent her country at an international event, wearing the national costume. On her very first red carpet appearance at the Cannes International Film Festival, she stepped out on the red carpet in a Rohit Bal sari.
Even popular Hollywood celebrities have worn this traditional attire. Pamela Anderson made a surprise guest appearance on Bigg Boss, the Indian version of Big Brother, dressed in a sari that was specially designed for her by Mumbai-based fashion designer Ashley Rebello.[85] Ashley Judd donned a purple sari at the YouthAIDS Benefit Gala in November 2007 at the Ritz Carlton in Mclean, Virginia. There was an Indian flavour to the red carpet at the annual Fashion Rocks concert in New York, with designer Rocky S walking the ramp along with Jessica, Ashley, Nicole, Kimberly and Melody – the Pussycat Dolls – dressed in saris.


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Cameron Prepares Speech on Europe
U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron is preparing to give a speech on Europe next week. WSJ's Simon Nixon and Dow Jones's Ainsley Thomson look at how and why the prime minister is considering a referendum on leaving the EU and what this means. Photo: Getty Images
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December 14 – Fruitcake – Friend or Foe?
Did you like fruitcake? Did your family receive fruitcakes? Have you ever re-gifted fruitcake? Have you ever devised creative uses for fruitcake?
I've never seen what all of the hoopla is about fruitcakes. Either pro or con. I've seen some of them, and even had a little bit at times. I don't recall being either thrilled with them or disgusted by them. I believe I mentioned in an earlier Advent post that I'm not real big on baked desserts, and I guess fruitcake fits into that. Different people have different recipes, and I can see where some might be better or worse than others.
I've never gifted a fruitcake to anyone, nor been given one as a gift, although I'm pretty sure my family got one on at least one occasion. I'm not sure if it was a "gift" or just given to us. I would never re-gift one if I got one.
I think I'm too young for this particular craze, as I don't remember it being a thing later in my life, and mostly older people talk and joke about them.
This and all other articles on this blog are © copyright 2011 by Daniel G. Dillman


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FLOWERY BRANCH - Joseph Edward Mogensen, 56, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
He was born March 1, 1956, the son of Rose Mogensen and the late Edward Mogensen in Brainerd, Minn. He attended Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Due to Joe's strong character, passion for life, and his determination, he led a full and happy life. He loved the outdoors, sports and most of all fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Mogensen, Flowery Branch; son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Dawn Klyczek, Tampa Bay, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law, Penelope and Scott Wargo, Flowery Branch; brother and sister-in-law, John and Brenda Mogensen of Brainerd, Minn.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dianne and Jack Britton, Joan and Mike Olson, Sue and Craig Maske, and Nancy and Duane Lawton, all of Brainerd, Minn.; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be 3 p.m., Thursday, October 4, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Father Eric Hill will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, October 3, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
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April 8, 2008
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Senior Praveen Pamidimukkala capped off his stellar career by being selected to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Division III Men's Volleyball All-America Second Team. This is his second honor as he was also a Second-Team pick in 2006, which made him the first All-America recipient in the program's history.
Pamidimukkala finished his career as MIT's all-time leader in kills (1,949), aces (151), and solo blocks (69). He ranked second in kills per game (4.48), hitting percentage (.325), digs (868), and total blocks (299) while placing third in block assists (230). Pamidimukkala found spots on the top-10 list for aces per game (0.35) and digs per game (2.00).
The plaudits came after MIT wrapped up its season at the North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) Championship Tournament last weekend. The nationally-ranked No. 12 Engineers (25-11) outlasted No. 14 Hunter College, 27-30, 25-30, 30-26, 30-25, 15-11, in the first round before falling to eventual champion and top seed No. 3 Vassar College, 30-27, 30-22, 30-22.
Michael Demyttenaere opened the tournament with an incredible hitting performance, compiling 19 kills and a .593 hitting percentage to go along with three blocks. Pamidimukkala tallied 18 kills, seven digs, and three blocks as Scott Pollom posted 11 blocks and 10 kills. Garrett Winther notched 11 kills on 20-errorless swings for a .550 hitting performance while Ryan Dean tallied 54 assists, six digs, and five blocks. Matthew Ng led the defense with 13 digs as Eugene Jang and Eric Reuland rounded out the back row with 11 and six digs, respectively.
Against Vassar, Pamidimukkala registered 14 kills and six digs as Pollom connected on seven of his 10 hitting attempts and picked up two blocks. Winther and Demyttenaere each added two blocks while Winther totaled six kills. Dean racked up 36 assists and seven digs as Jang and Ng contributed nine and seven digs.
Pamidimukkala earned additional accolades as he was named to the NECVA All-Tournament Team and NECVA All-Conference First Team for the third year in a row. MIT was honored with the NECVA All-Academic Award and recorded the highest GPA in the 39-team conference. Individually, Randolph Li, Steve Ray, Reuland, Dean, Jang, Ng, Pollom, and Philip Rogoz were named to the All-Academic Team. The Engineers' eight recipients bested New England Division foe Newbury College and Metro Division member Yeshiva University which both earned six awards.


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Fundraiser to bring awareness to Brachial Plexus
Brachial Plexus Palsy is a disease, which may effect three out of 1000 children. Zaccary Vollrath-McCoy is one of those children. Zaccary is the son of Jesse and Billie Vollrath-McCoy of Boonville and Mark Roth of Boonville.
Billie explained that Zaccary received his injury during delivery.
"He weighed 10 pounds, 2 ounces and was born naturally. Zaccary was so big that when they first had me start pushing, he pushed my cervix completely back out and they left him in the birth canal for almost three hours. Statistics show that if 5-60 of pressure are applied to a babies head for more than five minutes that they should have irreversible brain damage. When Zaccary was finally delivered he was gray and not breathing and had hand print bruises. Babies with this big of a birth weight should be taken by C-section," Billie said.
Brachial Plexus Palsy (BPP) is a devastating condition that infants and some newborns can develop. The Brachial Plexus is a group of nerves on the spine that controls the feeling, control and the movement of the hands, arms and wrists.
Billie said while this is not a well-discussed injury, interestingly it is more common than other birth injuries, even Cerebral Palsy and Downs Syndrome.
• The brachial plexus is a group of nerves that start in the neck and shoulder area and control the neck, hands, wrists and elbows.
• The brachial plexus is essential to a normally functioning body, and injuries to this system can be devastating. Because these nerves are very fragile, they can be damaged easily, especially during childbirth.
• Sometimes this type of birth injury can occur when the child is being removed from the mother, and the neck is forced away from the shoulder or when pressure causes the brachial plexus to be crushed between the collarbone.
According to the BPD Foundation there are three types of conditions. 'Stretch' is the least severe of BPP injuries and are caused by swelling in the region of the Brachial Plexus. It often spontaneously heals to restore 90-100 percent of the hand(s) or arm(s) use. Rupture is the next severe where nerves are completely severed from the plexus in the region of the shoulder bones and muscles. It requires surgery for any possibility of healing, even though there is no guarantee. Avulsion is the total tearing of the nerves from the spine and the Plexus is the most severe form of BPD and requires surgery and often muscle transfer for any hope of recovery. Billie said Zaccary suffers from Avulsion.
Billie said Zaccary has been doing as much therapy as he can
"Zaccary learns to compensate and doesn't use his disability as an excuse. He has to find other ways to perform tasks. Zaccary loves sports and does not let his arm hinder him in any way if he can keep from it," Billie said.
Billie said it is very hard to accept things that happen to one's child.
"At times I get really angry and upset because a BPP injury is 100 percent preventable and is caused usually by doctor's negligence but Zaccary has adapted very well. Anyone with a child that has a disease, illness or injury would understand, however, we are very thankful that it does only affect his arm," Billie said.
Zaccary has been undergoing treatments to address the BPD since he was eight months old.
"Zaccary had his first surgery at St. Louis Children's Hospital, which was performed by Dr. T.S. Parks. They did a nerve grafting surgery removing nerves from his leg up into his clavical/shoulder. His most recent surgery was the osteotomy, in which they cut the bone in his upper arm and reset it to see if he could regain and better range of motion. He is still in recovery for that, but he has pretty much been doing physical and occupational therapy his whole life. The next surgery will be performed on muscles and tendons to help Zaccary be able to make a fist and to have control of his wrist functions," Billie said.
Currently to focus a light on the disease Zaccary's family have decided to sell bracelets in colors that represent the disease.
"With the help of Psychobilly Tattoo we have decided to sell grey and blue survival bracelets for $10 each," Billie said.
Billie also said there is also a fundraiser bank account set up at Citizen Bank and Trust under Zaccary's name.
"We will sell the bracelets until the end of May. We are hoping to promote a little more awareness in this area and let people know how and what it is caused from. Half of the money raised from the sales of bracelets or donations will be donated to a program for BPP patients," she said.
Billie said there is a program led by BirthInjury.org, called the Midwest Brachial Plexus Summer Camp and is held in Lee's Summit, Missouri.
"The camp, now in its 11th year, gives families and children affected by brachial plexus injuries a place to get together to have fun and share information," Billie said.
She also said kids with brachial plexus can relate to and spend time with other children who share their affliction.
"Parents and families also can swap stories and share helpful information from others who understand what they are going through," Billie said.
She added support from peers is vital when dealing with a birth injury and a disabled child.


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99, of Macomb
Chalmers Cross, 99, of Macomb passed away at 9:35 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2013, at Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb.
Chalmers was born on March 5, 1914, in Walnut Grove, Ill., to Frank and Cordia Hageman Cross. He married Mary Madaline Sanders from Blandinsville on Nov. 4, 1939; she passed away in January 2011.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and seven brothers and sisters: Zola Cummings, Mabel Worthington, Dorothy Tournear, Dale, Charles, Fern Johnston and Goldie Cross.
Chalmers is survived by sons Ronald C. Cross and Phillip R. Cross, both of Macomb; granddaughters, Celene Cross, Kelly Cross, Kenzie (Cross) Kelly, Cassie Cross and Teschlyn (Cross) Woods; and four great grandchildren.
Chalmers was a member of the First Christian Church of Macomb, the Roseville Masonic Lodge #519, Quincy Consistory, Mohammed Shrine and the Macomb Elks Lodge #1009.
Chalmers had a trucking business when he was young hauli ng coal and limestone. In 1946, he established Cross Motor Sales selling Hudsons, Ramblers, American Motors and Jeeps. He earned numerous awards for sales. Chalmers enjoyed racing his H-145 stock car, playing cards, driving his tractor on the farm, entertaining his grandchildren and mowing lawns.
Masonic services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday at Oakwood Cemetery with graveside services to follow. The Rev. Earl Beal will officiate. There will be no visitation.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Macomb YMCA and the Macomb Library Capital Project.
Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb is in charge of arrangements.
You may leave condolences and sign the guest book online at clugston-tibbittsfh.com.


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Brother watches and reacts to video of alleged beating by deputies
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) The family of a man who died in sheriff's custody is speaking out about surveillance video of the incident. David Silva, 33, died after a confrontation with several officers across from Kern Medical Center. A neighbor in the area gave the Silva family video that shows the incident from a distance.
"Constant bashing, this is constant bashing," Chris Silva describes. "You can count, you know -- I can't keep track. And it hurts my heart looking at this." The video is grainy and dark, he admits, but the Silva family hopes the images help produce some answers.
The Kern County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating. They report a deputy and K9 were sent to an area across from KMC at about midnight Tuesday on reports of a possibly intoxicated man. The family has heard from a woman who says she saw David Silva lying down at the corner of Flower Street and Palm Drive.
"She was just looking at him, saying what's wrong," Silva told Eyewitness News on Monday. "She could hear him snoring." That's why Silva thinks his brother had passed out when the first officer got there. He speculates his brother was startled by the deputy.
"Maybe he was waking up, he awakened, and maybe he resisted a little bit," Silva said. "He's a big guy waking up."
Officers say Silva resisted the first officer, who then deployed his dog and asked for back-up. That raises another question for the family. "Instead of calling police on a man that's on the ground, why wasn't an ambulance called?" Chris Silva asks. "Why wasn't there assistance given?"
Sheriff officials say eventually six more deputies responded as backup, and two California Highway Patrol officers. On Monday, CHP spokesman Robert Rodriguez said their car that arrived on the scene did get video of the incident from the dashboard camera.
Rodriguez could not say what was seen in that video. The CHP officer said the video has been turned over to the sheriff's department, and his department can not release it. Rodriguez said that's standard procedure. He said it's also standard procedure not to release the names of the two CHP officers because the investigation is on-going.
The officer said the CHP is also doing an administrative investigation of the incident, and that's standard because their officers were present when there was an in-custody death.
As Eyewitness News first reported, a family leaving KMC happened to see the incident with Silva and the officers. The family called 911, and they got video on cell phones. A few hours later, sheriff officers were at their home demanding the phones and video.
One man voluntarily gave his phone to officers because he had to go to work. However, a woman refused to turn over her phone until officers had a search warrant. That arrived at about noon, and officers took the phone. That family has retained an attorney who's questioning the seizure of the video, and trying to get the phones returned.
As of Monday, the family told Eyewitness News they were still waiting to hear what will happen with their phones. A spokesman with the attorney for the Silva family said the same. They are also asking that the video be made public.
Sheriff Donny Youngblood said Friday the video will be released when his department is done with their report.
"I'm trying to be as patient as I can," Chris Silva said. "And I'm waiting for the investigation to roll on."
It's not clear to the family why David Silva was at KMC, but they believe he went there to get some help. Chris Silva said his brother was at their mother's house that evening at about 5:00, and told her he was dealing with some "personal issues." Silva says his brother gave the mother a hug, and left.
The sheriff's department has reported officers deployed the K9 and used batons to restrain David Silva. An ambulance was called to treat him for injuries, and while being treated at the scene Silva had trouble breathing. He was taken by ambulance across the street to the KMC emergency room, and was pronounced dead there.
The neighbor with the surveillance video wanted to be sure the Silva family could see what the camera system had captured of the incident, Eyewitness News was told. Chris Silva said he's grateful for that. "That's an angel, that's a gift," he said.
The video is pretty dark, blurred and from a distance. But, Silva thinks it has real value.
"Are we rushing to conclusions or judgment?" Silva said. "No, we're just trying to get the truth told." He says the family has questions about what the officers did, and why they are still on duty. He wants the community to see anything that's available on the incident.
"I just want people to ask why? And the question is, why did my brother have to die?" Silva said. "I'll do anything to get that story out, and I'll do anything to make sure this wouldn't happen again to anybody."


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Friday, September 20, 2013 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Life Gallery - Naturalist Lab
Get face-to-face with local scientists! Join the Associate Director of the University of Utah Seismograph Stations, Kristine Pankow, to learn about the sounds earthquakes make. Hear earthquakes and see the tools used to record them. Also, learn about the earthquake that's bound to hit the Wasatch front and what you can do to prepare for it.


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In December, New Zealand's Antarctic Heritage Trust released their discovery and restoration of photographic cellulose nitrate negatives that were clumped together in a box and found in expedition photographer Herbert Ponting's darkroom in Captain Scott's last expedition at Cape Evans. As part of the Ross Sea Heritage Restoration Project, the trust recovered 22 images from Ernest Shackleton's 1914-1917 Ross Sea Party, including a striking image of Alexander Stevens, Shackleton's Chief Scientist, standing aboard the Aurora, the expedition's ship. Though many of the photographs are damaged and the identity of the photographer is unknown, landmarks around McMurdo Sound were recognizable to the Antarctic Heritage Trust.
So far, more than 10,000 objects have been conserved at Captain Scott's Cape Evans hut. Four years ago, the same conservation group discovered 3 crates of whiskey and 2 crates of brandy under Shackleton's 1908 base. (via npr)


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In a quiet, forgotten corner of the automotive landscape there is a segment of vehicle called the large sedan. These cars tilt toward luxury but have a foot firmly planted in practicality and economics.
They are for cheap hedonists. Or penny-pinching gourmands. They are for people who fly coach but upgrade to the exit row, favor Macaroni Grill over Olive Garden or see movies only when they hit video on demand but then spring for the HD version.
After several years of neglect, Hyundai is now paying this segment some attention with its 2012 Azera. Slotting above the company's everyman Sonata but below the European-hunting Genesis sedan, the relaunch of the $32,875 Azera foretells of a battle in the large sedan segment.
Both Chevrolet and Toyota brands used the recent New York auto show to introduce heavily redesigned and rethought versions of their large sedans, the Impala and Avalon, respectively. Those models arrive in 2013 and look to shake up current competitors such as Buick's stout LaCrosse, Ford's improving Taurus and Nissan's sporty-but-aging Maxima.
Thus, Hyundai's new Azera is tasked with a challenge; beat the cars available now at their own game while anticipating what's ahead.
The Azera, which was last made in 2010, has all the trademarks of the large sedan class. It has a V-6 engine routing power to the front wheels via an automatic transmission. The 3.3-liter engine is direct-injected for efficiency and has 293 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque.
The engine is also one of the highlights of the Azera; power is smoothly modulated and is more than enough for a car this size, with zero to 60 mph coming in 6.6 seconds, according to Motor Trend.
The engine is quiet under nearly every circumstance, but like that shy kid in the back of chorus, it really sings when encouraged. Meanwhile, the six-speed transmission does its job ably, though slipping it into manual mode reveals some hesitancy to shift gears.
Fuel economy on the Azera is rated at 20 miles per gallon in the city and 29 on the highway. Over 300 miles of testing in slightly more city driving than on the highway, it revealed an average of 19 mpg.
The rest of the driving experience is pleasantly subdued. The suspension is comfortable yet firm; the body rolls around corners in an expected yet not alarming manner, and wind and road noise are nicely hushed.
The Azera's biggest drawback for drivers is the car's electric power steering. This isn't the first time Hyundai has brought to market a new model with a steering system that feels unnecessarily synthetic and removed from what the front wheels are really doing. A similar fault plagued the recent Hyundai Veloster; and it haunts this Azera, especially in tight, last-second maneuvers when you want all the control the car can possibly muster.
Given that Hyundai relentlessly tweaks even the minutiae of its cars' engineering, this repeated oversight is surprising.
But what Hyundai has taken the time to engineer is an interior and exterior worth showing off.
The Azera's body challenges the engine for title of this car's best feature. Even the harshest critics of Hyundai's "fluidic sculpture" design theme should admit that this is arguably the best-looking vehicle in the automaker's showroom.
It takes that design language and applies it in a mature, complete manner. The flowing style is confident without resorting to superfluous embellishments to get attention.
This car should have no trouble standing out from the rest of the large sedan crowd, both now and when those 2013 models roll into the ring. The sleek rear of the Azera and its horizontally oriented taillights are oddly similar to that of the 2013 Toyota Avalon, but with a flourish of style conspicuously absent from the Toyota.
The interior doesn't match the panache of the exterior, though not for lack of trying. The cabin wins plaudits for its excellent construction. Quality materials abound, and they're held together with tolerances usually reserved for a higher class of vehicle. That upscale feel is supplemented by the standard touch-screen navigation system that is still one of the easiest to use in the industry.
Buyers who find solace in a warm interior replete with (usually fake) wood trim should note that Azera's take on budget luxury errs on the more modernist side and uses faux carbon fiber and faux brushed metal trim instead.
While everything is held together nicely, the layout of the buttons is a bit discombobulated, with symmetry and aesthetics favored over logic. This sends the driver in search of a button that isn't where reason says it should be, and this can be a frustrating distraction.
Additional consternation may result as well from the lack of a dedicated display screen for the climate control. You can call it up on the navigation screen, but if you're using that display for something like directions or for the stereo, you have no idea how and where the climate control is functioning.
But interior gripes end there, as the Azera stays true to its large sedan coterie with an abundance of passenger and cargo space. Passengers 6 feet and up can easily sit behind an equally tall driver; heck, cross your legs if you'd like and enjoy the standard heated leather seats throughout.
Other standard features include a backup camera; dual climate control; stereo system with iPod, Bluetooth and XM Satellite radio; and push-button start. Safety comes in the form of nine air bags, ABS, stability and traction control and a tire-pressure monitoring system.
My test car added the $4,000 Technology package, which includes 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, Xenon headlights, an excellent Infinity audio system, ventilated front seats and a power rear sunshade. Total damage at the dealership: $36,875.
Although that price tag is a bit spendy compared with the older Azera, it still keeps the 2012 model fiercely competitive for its segment. Thus, value joins a commendable list of reasons this Hyundai is in an excellent position to challenge both current and future rivals.
In a quiet, forgotten corner of the automotive landscape there is a segment of vehicle called the large sedan. These cars tilt toward luxury but have a foot firmly planted in practicality and economics.


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Monday, January 26, 2009
How To: Fairy Warm Cocoa
Fairy Warm Cocoa Tutorial from Denny McEntire on Vimeo.
This is what happens when I leave Denny alone with the kids!
Posted by Hello, I'm Sally. at 2:27 PM
7 comments:
- CraftyKate said...
That is hilarious and so cute! I'm not sure I want to try out this recipe though.
- January 26, 2009 at 2:40 PM
- Lo Christine said...
Too funny! I love kids, it's amazing what they can come up with:)
- January 26, 2009 at 3:19 PM
- soccermom said...
This is Melissa's little sister, Becky. This was so funny! I loved it, and even laughed out loud! Thanks for that (thank Denny and the kids, too!). We all need a reason to laugh every day. How cute is your daughter!
- January 26, 2009 at 6:11 PM
- bunzi said...
that's sooo cute! very nice editing too!
- January 26, 2009 at 11:03 PM
- Deana said...
Absolutely adorable! Thank you for sharing. I have a 3 and 5 year old as well. Such fun ages...makes you want to be 3 again!
- January 28, 2009 at 5:11 AM
- randiedoula said...
That is awesome!
- January 29, 2009 at 6:52 AM
- dan said...
Yeah, the editing makes it for sure.
I love the outtakes at the end too.
- January 29, 2009 at 7:58 AM
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S. Sudan's political shakeup: 29 ministers fired
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan President Salva Kiir has dismissed his first vice president and 29 government ministers.
In a decree read on national television Tuesday evening, Kiir also suspended Pagan Amum, the secretary general of the ruling political party, the SPLM.
Kiir also reduced the number of ministries in his government from 29 to 18, though it wasn't clear which ministries had been cut. No reasons were given for the shake-up.
Reports of a power struggle in the ruling party have persisted, particularly between Kiir and his first vice president, Riek Macher, who has said he is interested in running for president in 2015.
Amum, South Sudan's chief negotiator in talks with Sudan, criticized Kiir's decision as politically motivated.
Last month, Kiir suspended two cabinet members and ordered an investigation into corruption allegations.


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|Powered by QM on a Linux server
KnowledgeBase 00059: System Startup Scripts
QM provides a facility whereby one or more commands can be executed automatically when QM is started. This is typically used to launch phantom processes that must be present at all times.
The STARTUP Configuration Parameter
The QM configuration parameters file may contain lines of the form
STARTUP=commandFor each such line, QM will execute the command as part of the startup sequence. Where multiple STARTUP parameters are present, the order in which they run is not guaranteed.
By default, the command is executed in the QMSYS account and as the SYSTEM user on Windows or as root on Linux. This may be undesireable, giving the process too great an access level. The STARTUP parameter can be extended to be
STARTUP=command; account username passwordin which case the command is executed in the named account and as the specified user.
A process started by STARTUP will have the @TTY system variable set to "startup". This can be tested in paragraphs (e.g. the LOGIN paragraph) by a command such as
IF = 'startup' THEN STOP
Improving Security
Because the QM configuration parameters file is usually readable by all users, it is not a good idea to include a plain text password in the STARTUP parameter. Instead, the password can be encrypted using the AUTHKEY command and the encrypted form prefixed with ENCR: used in the STARTUP parameter.
Persistent Processes
If the command executed by the STARTUP parameter will run for a long time, it may be best to use STARTUP to launch a phantom process.
STARTUP=PHANTOM command; account username password
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- Big Quilt?
- Little Quilt?
- Tablerunner?
- Bag or Purse?
- Sewing Related Item?
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Banner Class
12 comments:
- Pat said...
I'm not too big on making bags and big quilts prove a problem for me to get big items quilted, so I'd prefer something small enough that I could get the project near to completion on the retreat. And if it was small enough for me to quilt myself, that would be a bonus. From that, you could see some things on your list would be better for me than others.
- March 30, 2011 at 3:09 PM
- Barbara said...
I'd prefer a small project such as a wall hanging or small quilt, table runner, or perhaps a purse.
- March 30, 2011 at 3:18 PM
- SewHappyGeek said...
I agree with Pat's comment above. I would rather make something small, to try out new blocks I've never attempted before, and want something I can quilt myself. I'm still struggling to finish a twin size quilt I foolishly thought I could quilt myself. Live and learn, I guess :)
- March 30, 2011 at 3:27 PM
- Judi said...
I agree - small quilts or table runners. Small projects are more economical too. (I've never attended a retreat because I have a hard time justifying the cost.) I'd stay away from purses though. Purse style likes and preferences vary too much to find one style a lot of people would want to make.
- March 30, 2011 at 3:51 PM
- Mommarock said...
I think a table runner, or small quilt (to use as a wall hanging). I want to have time to learn, and visit.. have FUN, FUN, FUN!! Giggle, and gab.. :)
- March 30, 2011 at 4:03 PM
- MonikaC said...
A throw size quilt seems like a manageable size project for a quilt retreat, and I love throw quilts!
- March 30, 2011 at 4:51 PM
- Material Mary said...
At a retreat function, if I were learning, anything on a small scale like a block or a small project like a small quilt, purse, runner--so that I don't have a huge amount of cut out fabric and not sewning up the project for 3 years. For free sew, I would probably take a fun project to work on.
- March 30, 2011 at 5:45 PM
- Q said...
I agree with everyone else, I too would prefer something manageable for the time, so that I could either complete or come close to completing during the retreat. I am reasonably comfortable with my own skill level and don't have a problem being far behind (and un-stitching my life away!), but I do know a lot of women who feel under a great deal of pressure to keep up so another thing with larger projects would be that those who work far ahead can inadvertently make newbies feel uncomfortable or intimidate them. Perhaps there would be a choice of projects based on skill level or time commitments that the individual is prepared to put in during the retreat.
- March 30, 2011 at 11:39 PM
- Quilter in the Gap said...
I think a table runner is perfect size for a retreat. More likely to get it done and not go home with another UFO. Also, you want time to work on what you brought.
- March 31, 2011 at 5:08 AM
- Thimbleanna said...
Hmmm. I'll have to go against the grain here and say big quilt. I'm not a good test case though 'cause I prefer retreats to catch up on projects LOL.
- March 31, 2011 at 7:33 AM
- Liz said...
Hmmmmm. I'm not sure what I'd make. Things are so hectic around my house that a project I could finish while I was there would be good. Perhaps a small quilt or a bag.
Those banners look great!
- April 1, 2011 at 10:20 AM
- Debbie said...
My vote is also for a smallish throw quilt or table runner. I'd also love some get acquainted time and structured sharing of projects both finished and unfinished!
- April 1, 2011 at 11:57 PM


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Blissfield looks to climb back on top of league standings
Below are season previews for local Lenawee County Athletic Association baseball teams.
BLISSFIELD: The 2013 season was a rare one for Blissfield's baseball team. The Royals posted their first losing season since 1971 and did not win the LCAA for the first time in 19 seasons.
This year's Blissfield squad is young with only two seniors, but returns 14 letterwinners that gained experience as freshmen and sophomores.
"We expect to compete as losing the league after 19 consecutive championships last year," Blissfield coach Larry Tuttle said. "The tradition is still alive, and this group is looking forward to the challenge of continuing it."
Seniors Tyler Watters (pitcher/first baseman) and Skyler Miller (designated hitter) lead the returners.
Juniors shortstop/pitcher Alex Zaciewski, outfielder/second baseman/pitcher Luke Cassaubon and outfielder/shortstop Ben Barrus also return, as well as sophomores third baseman/pitcher Chase Lievens, catcher Sedrick Gonzales and second baseman Kyle Spires.
Other players expected to contribute include: juniors Adam Forche (pitcher/first baseman), Jordan Brenke (pitcher), DJ Gilson and Brandon Galinis; sophomores Brady Griffith (outfield/DH), Grant Szczepanski (outfield) and Luke Rogers (third base/second base); and freshmen Spencer Fisher (catcher/first base) and Alex Slomski (pitcher/outfield/infield).
"It will be a challenging year with the likes of Midland, Southgate, Monroe, DeWitt, St. Joe, Belleville, Airport, Dexter, Adrian and Tecumseh on our non-league schedule," Tuttle said.
HUDSON: A strong group of seniors will lead the charge for the Tigers this season.
Logan Milligan (infield/pitcher), Cody Nelson (pitcher/infield), Dustin Mattison (catcher/infield), Dan Komarynski (outfield/pitcher) and Austin Scoby (outfield) are expected to pave the way.
"Our seniors are a great group of kids who have had success in their high school careers," Hudson coach Jeremy Beal said. "So far, they have provided excellent leadership. If we can take care of the little things, we should have the opportunity to have an excellent season."
Additional key contributors will be junior infielders Zach Akers, Zach Luma and Shay McDaniel, senior infielder/outfielder JD Waters and senior outfielder Chandler Bernath.
Last season, Hudson finished 11-24 overall and 4-10 in LCAA contests.
ONSTED: The Wildcats feature a young roster with three seniors leading the squad.
Seniors Ben Pickford (center field), Justin Jordan (outfield) and Austin Lewandowski (utility) will provide leadership for the younger players. Junior first baseman Jake Jones is another player to watch for Onsted.
Last season, the Wildcats finished 8-22 overall (1-13 LCAA).
"We have a few upperclassmen on a predominantly sophomore-freshman-dominated roster, but luckily the few seniors that we do have are hard workers and show good leadership skills," Onsted coach Matt Randall said. "As always, you can expect our baseball program to respect the game, our opponents and always play hard regardless of how young our roster is. As the roster changes, that philosophy never will."


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Voices from Solitary: "It Has Zapped Me Of My Personality"
Let me sum up my experience for you in a sentence: Sensory depriving, concentration-camp style justice with dehumanizing factors on a long term, indefinite schedule, paid for by taxpayers.
I'm here for Security Threat Group purposes, as a "preventive measure" under a blanket policy over gang members. I've been in segregation ever since I got off the bus from county. Going on two years now.
This is my second trip through TDCJ [Texas Department of Criminal Justice]. Evidently they used evidence from my first trip down here to confirm me as a STG member. However, they have yet to provide me with and proof or evidence that they used to confirm my associated with so called STG. All my requests for information have been ignored or refused.
There is no need for me to be in segregation. Nothing in my criminal history or prison disciplinary records even remotely reflects a need for solitary housing. Only my association with a certain group of people, nothing on grounds of my actions as an individual. I have a direct need for drug treatment, but am not allowed to attend any classes. All of my felony convictions are related to my addiction. There is no positive stimulation offered here at all. There is no TV, no human contact whatsoever. We are handcuffed everywhere we go. Outside recreation twice a week, one hour per day by ourselves separated by fence from other inmates. We get inside recreation five days a week for one hour, by ourselves.
They offer us very few ways to help ourselves.
They feed us less than population inmates, no fresh fruit, very seldom fresh vegetables, mostly canned. It's a constant battle just to get cleaning supplies for our cells. We've had a hand sized rag dipped in a bucket to clean our whole cell once in the past 2 1/2 months.
Where are the stats to prove that these measures actually work? As far as holding certain gang members back here in segregation for an indefinite amount of time, there are still gangs out there in population. May look good for them, but what about the stress and torture that is being done to the ones back here? I myself can tell for a fact that this cell has taken a toll on me emotionally. It has zapped me of my personality. Where is the justice in this type of treatment?
I'm put in a single cell, fed through a slot, like a ravaging animal. Expected to stare at the walls for 22-23 hours a day while dodging bogus cases, for example: don't have anything sitting on the floor, don't have stuff on your desk unless you are using it and don't cover up the air vent no matter how hot or cold you may be.
So I'm expected to sit in my cell, avoid bogus cases, be ignored, entertain myself with nothing, obey the nonsense rules that are clearly only for harassment and bullying measures and come out a reformed sober individual with respect for authority and the justice system.
I'm treated like an animal for having a drug addiction.
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10:00 pm
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "A Slow and Easy Thanksgiving" Test cook Becky Hays uncovers the secrets to a slow and easy Thanksgiving with Braised Turkey and makes Bread Stuffing for a crowd. And finally, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews oven thermometers in the Equipment Corner. D
10:30 pm
The Great American Seafood Cook-Off III America's finest chefs showcase their seafood-preparation skills in THE GREAT AMERICAN SEAFOOD COOK-OFF III. In 2010, 14 accomplished and up-and-coming chefs from throughout the United States gathered in New Orleans to compete in the Great American Seafood Cook-Off. The event emphasizes the importance of cooking with local, domestic seafood and encourages the use of products from sustainable fisheries. D
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Caprial and John's Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends "U-Pick Tomatoes" Learn how to pick the best tomatoes, and preparing them for a bountiful summer meal. Tomato Herb Salad; Fresh Tomato Parmesan Sauce with Grilled Shrimp. D
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Rick Steves' Europe "Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters" Rick explores the capitals of Finland and Estonia to sample each country's history, art and distinct love of life. In Helsinki, he finds a neoclassical old town, modern flair for design and steamy saunas. Tallinn offers medieval charms and new-found prosperity.G


text: ADDISON COUNTY — In local boys' basketball postseason play in the latter half of last week, Vergennes marched toward Barre in Division II, No. 4 Middlebury came up short in the first round of D-I play, No. 11 Otter Valley won one D-II game on the road before falling in a quarterfinal, and Mount Abraham could not pull off an upset in D-II.


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Chambers on Britain's team for Olympics after ruling overturn
LONDON – London-born sprinter Dwain Chambers was selected for the British Olympic team on Tuesday, three months after his lifetime ban from the games as a doping offender was overturned.
Also, women's 800-meter runner and 2009 world bronze medalist Jenny Meadows was surprisingly left off the team.
European indoor champion Meadows was one of four British women with qualifying times in the two-lap race to be overlooked for the games, with 21-year-old Lynsey Sharp -- the recent European silver medalist -- the only female competitor in the 800.
Chambers was cleared to compete in April and picked for the 100 meters and the 4x100 relay as one of 71 track and field athletes on the British squad. The British Olympic Association was forced by sport's top court to lift its lifetime sanction imposed on him in 2004 for a doping offense.
"It is a real honor to be selected as part of Team GB today," Chambers said. "For me, representing my country in an Olympics is a privilege that should never be taken for granted."
World and European 5,000-meter champion Mo Farah, 400 hurdles world title holder Dai Greene, Beijing 2008 triple jump silver medalist Philips Idowu and women's Olympic 400 champion Christine Ohuruogu also were chosen, along with former world heptathlon champion and current silver medalist Jessica Ennis.
The 71 athletes joined six British marathon runners who had already earned a place at the games.
"Every ounce of hard work has been leading towards this point and now I can't wait to get to the start line in the Olympic Stadium," said Farah, who retained his European 5,000 title in Helsinki last week.
Chambers won the 100 at the recent British trials and was expected to be included in the team, even though he didn't go inside the Olympic `A' time of 10.18 seconds at the trials.
He was still picked on that victory and will compete in his first Olympics in 12 years.
He finished fourth in the 100 at the 2000 Sydney Games but was banned from competing for two years after testing positive for `designer steroid' tetrahydrogestrinone in 2003 and banned by the British Olympic authority for life.
He was cleared for selection to the London Olympics this year after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled the BOA's lifetime ban was not in compliance with the World Anti-Doping Agency code and Chambers had served his ban.
Chambers said Tuesday that competing at his home Olympics "has been a dream that at times has seemed very distant and is now a reality. It is a very proud day and I thank the selectors for the confidence and faith they have placed in me."
Shot putter Carl Myerscough was selected alongside Chambers. He also served a ban for a doping offense. Team Chef de Mission Andy Hunt denied the pair would be shunned by other British athletes because of their pasts.
"I think we've been very clear, we will embrace any athlete, including those you've named, into the team," Hunt said at the announcement in Startford, east London, and near to the main Olympic Stadium. "They were welcomed into the team and will be given the best support and hopefully achieve the best performance possible."
British head coach Charles Van Commenee targeted eight medals -- and at least one gold -- from the home nation's athletics squad. Britain won four medals in athletics in Beijing four years ago.
"I believe this team is well prepared to go out there, be competitive and achieve on the greatest sporting stage in front of a home crowd," Van Commenee said.


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Farid Najafi needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 38 designs submitted by 11 freelance designers.
Canaan Group -canaangroup.ca
Canaan Group is a leading logistics company in Canada. Starting out as a freight forwarding company, Canaan Group has expanded to various services under different companies, the service include:
• Global air and sea freight
• Custom brokerage
• Warehousing and distribution
• Fully integrated courier service
• Cargo insurance
• Trade-aid consulting
• Real estate development
• Venture capital financing
• Actual customer who is looking for general information.
• Actual customer who is checking freight tracking information, on goods being shipped by Canaan.
• Potential customer from various industries, who plan to use Canaan's services.
• Business partners.
• Potential employees.
This is a general website which provide general information regarding a group of companies who provide services in different area. There will be no backend database to support fancy function and dynamic information.
The website should be elegant with professional looking, utilize Flash files to generate motion effects on web page: we are freight company, who keeps merchandise moving.
The website should have a language change function on top corner, which support different languages change, currently it should support: English, French, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, a few East Asia languages.
The website primarily use red and grey color on white background, like Canaan's logo. But be aware that using too much red may generate audience anxiety.
Brochure attached.
Logo Attached.


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Another interesting Apple patent has made its way out of Cupertino, this one explaining a process in which Apple would use new "knitting technology" to create a flexible material for use in iPads and other products. The material could be made from not only metal fibers but glass fibers or other types of materials as well.
This could potentially give products a bit more physical flexibility as well. Seeing as this material probably would not be as durable as aluminum, I don't know if I can see Apple using this as the sole material to build future devices. I do see this as being useful for things such as insulation. Perhaps using some of this material could insulate vulnerable parts and protect from interference (antennagate anyone?).
Seeing as a knitting process would also allow Apple to control the texture and thickness of fibers, this type of technology could be used in products such as headphones as well. Anyone else have any theories on what Apple plans on using this new material process for?
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Asset Protection Attorney: Information Security Policies: Foundations of Asset Protection
Asset protection systems refer to the various strategies available for protecting your valuables from lawsuits and creditor-collection attempts. This sort of protection is usually adopted by most businesses and individuals. Some simple steps can help protect most of your assets without incurring much expense or trouble.
In fairly safe areas in which crime is not a major problem, a basic system designed for asset protection may be enough. Everyone will certainly want to protect his home, since a house is considered to be one's biggest and most expensive asset. There are three ways one can do this, which include physical protection, corporate protection, and insurance protection.
A physical protection system refers to what you can change in the property structure to protect it. The first point to remember is that you never buy a home in areas of high crime or natural disasters such as earthquakes or landslides. Then, consider installing security systems, burglar alarms, and fences. Home security systems are designed to help prevent theft or damage of your valuables while you are away from home.
Corporate protection is offered through limited liability companies, corporations, and trusts. Having your property in this entity provides legal security and possible tax breaks. The benefits of this protection vary according to your location, so it is important to look into the type of corporate protection while you are thinking about purchasing properties.
A third protection system, which is simple to do, is the utilization of the inherent asset protection of an insurance policy. Many insurance companies and banks provide you good rates for insurance on an investment property. An insurer is always ready to pay a specified amount of money to or for you if a specific incident occurs. The incident might be your falling sick, someone damaging your assets, or a natural disaster.


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Google has partnered again with Hewlett-Packard to build a new Chromebook computer that costs $279 and is available Tuesday.
"At $279, it's the same high-design laptop that pretty much anyone can buy," said Caesar Sengupta, Google product management director. "At $279, this is an incredible laptop."
Unlike the Chromebook Pixel, the new Chromebook 11 does not feature a touchscreen display. Touchscreen will eventually be everywhere, but right now Google wanted to build something at a price point that would make it widely available.


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Golf Cart Resurrection - Part 3Posted in Project Vehicles on December 16, 2013
In the past few issues of Mud Life we have taken you through the disassembly and rebuild of a decrepit EZ-Go golf cart. The focus for this project was to build a badass off-road–capable golf cart that not only performed well in the mud but looked good doing it.
David Gilliam and his team at DG Custom Golf Carts in Jacksonville, Florida, completely restored the factory frame and added a rebuilt rear axle from a high-powered electric cart. A 23hp Briggs and Stratton Vanguard motor was bolted in using some custom brackets, and a massive lift kit was installed for ground clearance. The cart's new stance now allows the 14-inch MJFX wheels and 27x11x14 Swamp Lite tires to clear the inside of the fenders with no rubbing.
Before the newly painted EZ-Go body was installed, Stripeman.com in Jacksonville slapped on some killer bright green Mud Life graphics.
The big-block Briggs and Stratton motor is loud, so to mask the noise David's crew installed a Sony CXS-GT5616F head unit and four coaxial speakers to overpower the lawnmowerlike racket. A few final additional modifications like rear seating, LED headlights and a foldable windscreen make this rig the perfect get-around toy at any off-road event in the country.
By the time you read this, we will have put this cart through its paces at some of the biggest off-road events in the South. We've already had it in deep water, buried in mud, and jumped it a time or two. Either way, this cart still starts up every time we turn the key, and it's a blast to drive around.
Some folks may be a little skeptical about this project, but we assure you: This is a true and really fun off-road machine. Of course it has its limits, but a custom-built golf cart from DG Customs can not only be cheaper than a new ATV but is easily customizable for personal style and function too.


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Exchange Add-Ons: Switch Product Types
The Switch Product Types add-on allows you to change the product type after you have created the product. So if you created a product as a Digital Download but want it to be the Simple Product type, you won't need to recreate the product.
With the Switch Product Types add-on enabled (and both product types enabled), you will see the Product Type option in the advanced options of your product.
Simply select the product type you'd wish your product to be and then update the product.
See Also
- Introduction
- Exchange Add-ons on iThemes.com
- Free Add-Ons
- Premium Add-Ons
Quick Links
- Tutorials - Short video tutorials to help you become an Exchange expert.
- Get Basic Help - Get free help on some basics of Exchange.
- Get Premium Support - Get premium and priority support for Exchange.
Report & Request
- Report a Bug or Problem - Help us fix an issue that you have found in Exchange
- Request a Feature - Help us improve Exchange for everyone


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Fowl Ball!
Weekly report on the
Ducks take over division lead
Ducks take over division lead
The Long Island Ducks are flying high right now. Just one month ago, nobody could have believed that the team was capable of going on the kind of streak that has now seen them finally land atop the North Division standings.
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