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Power Line reader RPW created a Halloween parable via the Xtranormal video platform and posted it on October 29, though it is titled "Just after Halloween, 2011." In the lit biz, I believe they call that prolepsis. In any event, the video will remain timely for the indefinite future.
The video comments in its own style on the Obama/OWS phenomenon. In a mere four minutes it makes a profound point that goes to the root of the idea of limited government. It warrants a look. Please check it out and share it.
Given that citizens of lesser means always outnumber the rich, the classic political philosophers held that government based on majority rule was untenable. They were of the view that it would lead to organized theft from the wealthy by the democratic masses. Aristotle observed in The Politics, for example: "If the majority distributes among itself the things of a minority, it is evident that it will destroy the city."
The Founders of the United States were deep students of politics and history, and they shared Aristotle's concern. Up through their time, history had shown all known democracies to be "incompatible with personal security or the rights of property." James Madison and his colleagues held that the "first object of government" was to protect the rights of property.
They understood the protection of property rights to be bound up with freedom itself. "In a word," Madison explained, "as a man is said to have a right to his property, he may be equally said to have a property in his rights…." The Founders thus incorporated numerous provisions of the Constitution and Bill of Rights to protect the property rights of citizens from the power of the government.
Whatever else might be said about him, President Obama operates on a different philosophy of government from that of the Founders. His credo is reflected in the proposition: "I think at some point you have made enough money." By contrast, the Founders thought that at some point the government had enough power. They created a system of government that was meant to establish protections against the likes of President Obama and the OWS crowd.

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open (one's) mouth
To say something, especially that which is indiscreet, boorish, or meant to be a secret. Why did you have to open your mouth about my crush on Tommy? Why couldn't you just keep it between us? You've got to make sure that he never opens his mouth about what went on here today.


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Lawyer suing CIA responds to criticism
Yesterday, I wrote a post about a Denver lawyer suing the Central Intelligence Agency over his request for copies of photos of Osama bin Laden's corpse.
That post generated a few comments by readers but also apparently several nasty messages directly to the lawyer, Kevin Evans, questioning his motives for making the request. Evans felt compelled to respond in the comments section of the earlier post, and — after talking with him today — I thought I would highlight his response here.
In our conversation today, Evans wanted to make clear that he gave the CIA the option of providing just one of the photos he requested or of redacting sensitive information from the photos, but the CIA still turned him down.
Here was his response:
For those of you who consider me but a despicable lawyer or ambulance chaser (notwithstanding my firm's website and my bio),and to the senders of the hate mail, allow me to explain my purpose. I (like Mossad) do not subscribe to the notion that one gains from a display of weakness. What I mean by that is that the "civilized" world has succumbed to the fear of retaliation by thugs and subhumans, so much so that God forbid anyone even publish a cartoon of Mohammad. Of course, it was perfectly acceptable for the goons in Mogadishu to display (repeatedly) the body of one of our Marine's being dragged through that city's streets, and for that to be replayed here in the States, but heaven forbid that the public be provided with even one photo of Bid Laden. Of course, Leon Panetta said at the time that at least some of the photos would be released, but then ….
Also, something you have not seen in the press is that I offered to accept ONE photograph OF THE CIA's CHOOSING as long as someone in a position of authority at the CIA attested to the photo's authenticity. I also agreed to a redaction of ANY information in the photo that might reveal a state secret. The lawyer for the CIA rejected my offer in less than 30 minutes.
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How can I market my dance school to prospective students?
You teach because you love to dance. But these tough economic times call for much more business acumen and strategy than you might have needed in the past. Here are just a few, simple ideas to get you thinking about how you could improve your marketing.
Consider what you're saying about your school and how you're saying it. What is your biggest selling point? It could be the range of styles you teach, the convenient location of your studio, or the qualifications you offer. Highlighting one or two aspects of your work will create a message that's memorable and compelling.
Strengthen your online presence. A good website is essential and it doesn't have to cost a lot of money – you just need to make things easy to find for prospective students.
You've got lots of interesting things to say – so let your patrons know! The more often you post news and blog online, the higher up you'll land in Search Engine rankings and the more people will come to your website. Similarly, frequent use of other social media networks can help increase traffic to your site, so join some social networking websites and become part of the online community. You can find many other resources online and there are lots of ways to promote your school or services for free. And don't forget www.dance-teachers.org where, as an ISTD member, you can register for free and upload information and photos about you and your school.
You probably already collect email addresses, but are you using them effectively? Send a welcome email to new students and those who haven't taken a class in a while, with an offer that encourages them to come back soon. Email is an extension of your studio and helps you tell your story.
Local connections are invaluable, so strengthen your relationships with the schools and groups in your area. Word-of-mouth is one of the most effective marketing tools around and can prove to be a great way of bringing dance into the community.
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Gourmet, October 2005
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste
For shrimp cakes
1 bacon slice, chopped
3/4 lb large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per lb), peeled and deveined
1 slice firm white sandwich bread
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped scallions (about 4)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups sliced almonds (6 oz)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Garnish: lemon wedges and fresh cilantro leaves
Step 1Make lemon soy mayonnaise:
Step 2Stir together all mayonnaise ingredients in a small bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
Step 3Make shrimp cakes:
Step 4Pulse chopped bacon in food processor until finely chopped. Pat shrimp dry, then add to bacon and pulse just until shrimp is coarsely chopped (do not purée). Soak bread in milk in a shallow bowl until very soft, about 30 seconds. Add wet bread to shrimp mixture, discarding any remaining milk, and pulse until just combined.
Step 5Transfer shrimp mixture to a bowl, then stir in scallions, cilantro, cornstarch, salt, sugar, and pepper until combined well.
Step 6Spread almonds on a large plate. Using a 1/4-cup measure, drop 1 mound of shrimp mixture onto almonds. Sprinkle almonds over shrimp mound to coat, gently pressing to form a (3 1/2-inch) cake (1/3 inch thick). Transfer cake to a wax-paper-lined baking sheet. Make 7 more cakes in same manner, transferring to baking sheet. Discard any remaining almonds.
Step 7Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook 4 cakes, turning over once and rotating for even browning, until almonds are golden and cakes are just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and keep warm, loosely covered with foil. Discard any almonds left in skillet, then add remaining tablespoon oil and cook remaining 4 cakes in same manner. Serve warm, with lemon soy mayonnaise.


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If someone is choking, you need to assess the situation quickly to see how best you can help.
This information applies to adults and children over one year old. If you want advice for babies under one year old, see What should I do if a baby is choking?
Choking happens when someone's airway suddenly gets blocked, either fully or partly, so they can't breathe.
If the airway is only partly blocked, the person will usually be able to speak, cry, cough or breathe. They will usually be able to clear the blockage themselves.
To help with mild choking in an adult or child over one year old:
If coughing doesn't work, start back blows (see below).
Where choking is severe, the person will not be able to speak, cry, cough or breathe. Without help, they will eventually become unconscious.
To help an adult or child over one year old:
Important: Don't give abdominal thrusts to babies under one year old or to pregnant women.
If the person's airway is still blocked after trying back blows and abdominal thrusts, get help immediately:
If the person loses consciousness and they're not breathing, you should begin cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with chest compressions.
Read about how to carry out Compression-only CPR and CPR with rescue breaths.
Get urgent medical help (A&E, NHS Walk-in centre or their GP if in hours) if:
Abdominal thrusts can cause serious injuries. Where this potentially life-saving treatment has been necessary, a health professional such as your GP or a doctor in A&E should always examine the person afterwards.
Further information:
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As car lovers there are few things worse to us than people who take it upon themselves to vandalize other people's cars. Yet judging from the relative frequency with which it occurs, there is still a decent sized section of the population who feels it acceptable and necessary to destroy automobiles.
From keying a car to covering it in spray paint or in some cases much worse, we thought we had seen every imaginable variety of automotive destruction—until we stumbled across these amusing pictures from Russia.
We aren't sure if this was a random BMW assault or a calculated attack directed at the owner, but for whatever reason someone decided to put an axe through the hood and the windshield of this 3 series. Leave it to Russians to come up with a new and interesting way to vandalize a car.
Regardless of whether the owner was completely innocent or guilty of unspeakable acts, our views on automotive vandalism still fall directly in line with Vincent Vega, John Travolta's character in Pulp Fiction—you don't fuck with another man or woman's automobile. (Warning: NSFW Language).


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Zivojin Rakocevic is chief editor of the Serbian-language Radio station KIM in Caglavica village, just outside Pristina. KIM radio broadcasts to the Serbian community across Kosovo. KIM is an island of intellectual debate and dialogue for the younger Serbs, who feel stranded and isolated in rural communities like Caglavica. The team around Zivojin also publishes a monthly magazine called "Glas Juga" - Voice of the South.
Radio KIM started its experimental program in December 2000, supported by the international community and bilateral donors like the United States, Great Britain, Canada, and Germany. The programme covers culture, musice and news service.
For Zivojn Rakocevic, the political tensions between Serbs and Albanians are artificially created. He is deeply distrustful of nationalism on both sides, Albanian and Serb.
"It would be completely crazy to believe that we can not live together. When someone says, that certain people, certain people, certain groups are not able to live together, then it is not normal. It borders with fascism. So this is a delusion. I think that we can achieve integration in the Western Balkans only with common actions.
What he misses most in Caglavica are the libraries, intellectual debate and city life in general. By car, Pristina is only ten minutes away, but for Zivojin it feels like a different country. Like him, many Serbs who now live in villages like Caglavica have been displaced from Pristina.
"After the war in 1999 I left Pristina. From 50,000 Serbs before the war, there are now only 70 left, and they are old. I miss it - I am now living in a rural area. I miss the urban spirit, the library, the cinema, my friends. I lost a world when I left Pristina. I know a guy who hasn't left his apartment for a year and a half. Three years ago, a guy came to my radio station from Pristina. He said: "...every Sunday I listen to your religious show with my wife and I pray at the same time because I can't go to church." The church was burned down in March 2004, and that was the day most Serbs left Pristina. There is no great possibility we will ever go back. I ask myself, what stops me from returning? I pass a road that connects Pristina with Skopje, and it is usual for people to draw their fingers across their throats in a threat to kill me. That is enough for me to know I cannot go back, my child can't go to kindergarten there".
Zivojin does not believe, that the independence of Kosovo will change the situation to the better:
"It is very simple: Kosovo cannot be independent. There is, how to put it, a smoke veil created by Albanian nationalists and extremists. They have power in their hands and would like to reign all their life. This is what they consider to be independence. But the people will go into the streets and celebrate on the day of independence. They will shoot into the air and they will be happy. Then they will go to bed and on the following morning they will wake up in a dependent Kosovo. And that will mean trouble. Already on the day of independence they will have no electricity and no water. They will have no freedom to travel and they will have the problem in the region that there will be no cooperation."
May 2008


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|"Are you a wizard or not?"
The title of this article is conjectural. Although it is based on canonical information, the actual name is a conjecture and may be supplanted at any time by additional information released from canonical sources. If this occurs, please move this page to the appropriate title.
This hall was located on the fifth floor of Hogwarts Castle. It had an arched roof, with columns supporting it. Bookshelves covered one of the walls, hiding a secret area. There were also two suits of armour flanking a painting of what looked like Hogwarts Castle, also concealing a secret passage.[1]
Behind the scenes
- In the video game adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, this hall is an antechamber to Classroom 2E, whereas in the books it is located on the Charms Corridor, on the third floor.
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) (First appearance)
Notes and references
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) - PC version
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Two of the area's nonprofits are joining forces to co-sponsor a new tradition, the HORSESHOE GALA. You can help to benefit Prescott Frontier Days® and Horses with Heart at this premier event.
Join us for the inaugural HORSESHOE GALA on Saturday, May 19th. Doors open at 6:00PM. This centennial event will benefit Prescott Frontier Days® and Horses with Heart. It will be held at Gabby's Banquet Hall, 2235 S US Hwy 89 in Chino Valley (about 3 miles north of Love Field on Hwy 89). Enjoy a prime rib or chicken dinner as the Rusty Pistols country/western band plays for your dancing and listening pleasure.
The gala will feature a silent auction with many tempting items to bid on (such as golfing at the Hassayampa Golf Course).
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Digital sound pieces like The Listening Machine and Maelstrom raise lots of interesting questions about rights, access and commissioning. Authorship and the constituent materials of an artwork are suddenly distributed: should we be crediting the Twitter users, whose behaviours serve to organise the piece, as joint conductors? When access is no longer a geographical issue, but one of cross-platform compatibility and usability, should commissions be sought to target deprived sectors such as Flash-deficient Linux users? How can work be owned and collected when it is fundamentally immaterial? What attitude should we take to support, when a piece of work is subject to the same maintenance needs as a piece of software engineering? And should traditional artworks and organisations be uncritically diving into the digital realm, or does curatorial care need to be taken over the appropriate presentation for each kind of media?
The Third Ear Symposium (13 July 2012, South Bank Centre) seeks to address these questions, with a day-long schedule of talks on "Commissioning and Patronage in a Digital Age". Peter Gregson and I will be talking on The Listening Machine, on a panel with Matthew Herbert and The Space's Susanna Simons.
There are some great-sounding panels later in the day, with a session on "Commissioning & Collecting Sound and Performance in the Visual Arts", and the creative role of the commissioner themself.
Tickets here.


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Ex-Nat'l Lampoon CEO gets 50 years over swindle
INDIANAPOLIS A financier and former chief executive of humor magazine National Lampoon convicted of swindling investors out of about $200 million was sentenced Friday to 50 years in prison by a judge who told him his "deceit, greed and arrogance" had cost many of his victims their life savings and dreams of a comfortable retirement.
U.S. District Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson said Timothy Durham had violated the trust of thousands of small investors from the American Heartland who had been careful with their money and invested it with him in hopes of traveling in their retirement, paying off their mortgages and perhaps buying a small home in Florida. She told the court Durham had plundered their money so he could live a luxurious lifestyle.
"We drive Chevys and Buicks and Ford, not Ducatis. That's how most of us roll," Magnus-Stinson said. "When they're defrauded, it is the most serious offense because it undermines the fabric of this country."
- National Lampoon CEO sentenced to 45 months for stock market manipulation
- Bad joke: National Lampoon execs hit with fraud charges
Durham, who was led into the courtroom in handcuffs and leg chains and wearing a gray-green prison jumpsuit, had no visible reaction when the judge pronounced his sentence. The 50-year-old rocked briefly in his chair afterward and fidgeted with a pen he held with his both his hands, quietly telling Magnus-Stinson "No, your honor" when she asked if he had any questions about his sentence.
But he appeared dazed as he was handcuffed and led from the room into the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
James Cochran, an associate of Durham, was sentenced Friday to 25 years in prison, while accountant Rick Snow received a 10-year sentence. Both Durham and Cochran were taken away in handcuffs to serve their sentences, but Snow was allowed to leave with his family, pending a determination on where he will serve his sentence.
A jury in June found the three men guilty of securities fraud and conspiracy. It also convicted Durham, a major Indiana Republican Party donor who resigned his post at National Lampoon in January, of 10 counts of wire fraud, while Cochran and Snow were convicted on some of those counts.
Prosecutors have said the three stripped Akron, Ohio-based Fair Finance of its assets and used the money to buy mansions, classic cars and other luxury items and to keep another of Durham's company afloat. The men were convicted of operating an elaborate Ponzi scheme to hide the company's depleted condition from regulators and investors, many of whom were elderly.
Durham's attorney, John Tompkins, argued at trial that Durham and the others were caught off-guard by the economic crisis of 2008, and bewildered when regulators placed them under more strict scrutiny and investors made a run on the company.
Attorneys for all three men had asked the judge for lighter sentences than those recommended. Prosecutors had wanted 225 years for Durham, and Tompkins sought a total of five years - three years in prison and two years of home detention.
Magnus-Stinson said she couldn't give Durham the maximum sentence because it would be as "puffed up" as statements that he held $280 million in assets. But she clearly showed her displeasure with Durham, telling him he had been "raised better" and noting that though he testified that he "felt terribly" for the victims, he had shown no sincere remorse.
Magnus-Stinson said she was unmoved by testimony about Durham's generosity over the years, including giving to charities and also to political campaigns.
"It's very easy to be generous if you're using someone else's money - and that's what was happening here," she said.
The judge also said that she was affected by many of the letters of Durham's victims, some of whom wrote at length of their financial plight and recommended severe sentences.
"There are some who suggest sentences that might have been imposed in medieval times, that I won't mention here," Magnus-Stinson said, drawing muted laughter from some of the victims in the courtroom.
Barbara Lukacik, 74, an Ohio nun who said she lost $125,000 in the Fair Finance collapse, said she had forgiven Durham and the others but testified before the sentencing that a lengthy sentence was warranted.
"If you receive a short sentence - a slap on the wrist, so to say - I do not think it will be enough time for your heart and your conscience to realize your sin and your greed," she said.
The charges against Durham led several Republican politicians, including Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, to return hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions sought by Fair Finance's bankruptcy trustee.
Another former chief executive at National Lampoon and former colleague of Durham's, Daniel Laikin, in 2010 was sentenced to 45 months in prison after being convicted of illegally trying to boost the publisher's stock price.


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Bible Interpretation Influenced by Education of Fellow Worshippers, Study Says
A study reveals that how one interprets the bible may be linked, not to their own education, but to the education of their fellow worshippers.
The study, conducted Baylor University sociology doctoral student Samuel Stroope and derived from data from the U.S. Congregational Life Survey, details that those who have greater contact with church members that went to college are less likely to interpret the Bible word-for-word, regardless of their own education level.
Stroope explains that others are influenced by witnessing college educated people discuss the bible in an analytical fashion as opposed to a literal fashion.
"When you go to Sunday school and everyone is talking about the cultural and historical background of a passage and its literary genre - a way of reading often learned in college -it's likely to rub off on you," he said his research.
The research piggybacks off of another recent study, which revealed that people become more religious as their level of education increases.
The original study, conducted by Sociologist Philip Schwadel from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln discovered that for each year of education a person has, their likeliness to attend religious services increases by 15 percent and their likeliness to read the Bible increases by 9 percent.
Stroope says his study delves into the social dynamic of congregations influencing how people read and interpret Scripture.
Schwadel says his research also details that religious Americans of high education "are opposed to what may be perceived as religion being forced on secular society."
"We have to be very careful about making assumptions about what a person believes, and how they practice, or how the role of faith and spirituality may play in their life simply based on the term they use to identify themselves," he said.
Somewhat ironically, Stroope's research concludes that those of high education impose their beliefs on others a lot more than they may realize.
Stroope will present his research the Association for the Sociology of Religion's 73rd annual conference in Las Vegas on August 20.


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In the days gone, several beta versions have surfaced up and been made available to the developers. It's already been a month since the iOS 7 beta 1 was broadcasted out, and with subsequent developments taking place consistently the work is being done appropriately. Before expected time Apple has released the iOS 7 beta 3 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Thus this is a beneficial availability for the people who are signed up to the company's dev program for checking the progress over the course of time.
It's been a mixed response so far with respect to iOS 7 and with the some notable changes and available features that have presented their arrival; and as we look forward to various developments associated with incremental beta versions, it is regarded that these builds will enhance as further reinforcements apply through. However, the initial fallacies, imperfections and issues will be existent in the underlying beta versions and as usual Apple will have to ensure that the released set of versions meet the company's impeccable standards.
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Wolverine Petrified Forest
When the Earth Moved, the Dinosaurs Died
Lone Writer stood beside a sign in Utah's desert. According to that sign, he was in the Wolverine Petrified Forest. It didn't look like a forest to him -- just a lot of sand and rocks.
The sign said if he had been there 225 million years ago, he would have been in the middle of a lush forest. If you believe man came from apes, you might expect to see them racing through the forest with a dinosaur hot on their heels. At that time Utah was much closer to the equator. Geologists believe it was about the same distance from the equator as Cuba is today. During that time, Nevada and California were located at the bottom of an ocean and Utah was near the coast. The most common explanation for the changes is the movement of Earth's tectonic plates but that stuff is way over Lone Writer's head. He was just happy there were no dinosaurs sizing him up for lunch.
There's not much left of the petrified forest where Lone Writer was standing. All he found was a small petrified stump. According to the sign, there is more of the forest about a mile west in the canyon. Lone Writer's knees no longer permit such hikes, so he was unable to get a photo of any giant fossilized conifer trees.
Getting to the Wolverine Petrified Forest from Boulder, Utah, begins with a very scenic drive along the Burr Trail. After climbing out of Long Canyon, a sandy road branches off to the right into White Canyon. The road can be nasty when wet since it follows the floor of narrow washes. It eventually crosses Wolverine Creek and follows the creek to the Petrified Forest trailhead.
Four-wheel drive is recommended, but a talented driver could get in using a passenger car during dry weather. Continuing down Wolverine Wash is not permitted, so the road climbs out of the wash and winds through a thick forest of pinion-juniper trees. It continues in and out of washes and is sometimes high enough to provide a panoramic view of the entire area.
While cruising through the forest wondering what it all looked like 225 million years ago, one unsettling thought kept interfering with the tranquil environment presenting itself to Lone Writer. That thought, "If this was a swamp and gradually transformed into a desert, isn't it logical to expect it might someday transform itself back to a swamp?" The last time that happened it wiped out the dinosaurs and probably did a lot of damage to any other creatures living at that time. If it did so again, would it wipe out all of mankind?"
The road forms a half circle that eventually leads back to the Burr Trail. Lone Writer continued east and entered Capital Reef National Park. A short distance later, he turned into Upper Muley Twist Canyon.
A narrow two-track road welcomes the visitor into the canyon. It immediately goes to the floor of the wash and stays there to the end of vehicle access. The first arch you see high above at the top of the canyon on Burr Trail is called Peek-a-Boo Arch. It is visible a long time before entering the canyon, while still on the Burr Trail.
About halfway to the end of the vehicle access, the trail passes Trinity Arch. This triple arch is on the left side of the canyon and hard to miss. Look closely at the photo in this story and you will see the third arch behind the second arch. It is very small in comparison to the other two arches, but it does qualify as an arch. Those of you healthy enough to find a way to reach the top of this arch may find other arches, too, but that's all Lone Writer has seen.
The access road ends at a trailhead for a long hike through Capital Reef National Park. There are other arches along that hike, but they are not accessible to handicapped people. Those of you who are still able to hike in the desert might want to spend a couple days in the Upper Muley Twist. It is an isolated and quiet place to kickback and ponder the ways of the world. In the summer months, it can be very hot in that area. Plan your trip in September or October.
After returning to the Burr Trail, Lone Writer turned east and went down the Burr Trail Switchbacks. This is just a graded road, but it is very scenic. Lone Writer found a panoramic viewpoint and stopped for lunch, surrounded by a landscape formed when the tectonic plates of the earth moved and the dinosaurs died.
Larry E. Heck has been writing stories about fun, scenic, and historic places to go in a 4x4 since 1985. Check out the border-to-border Outlaw Trail Project 2014. It crosses the country from Canada to Mexico, primarily on backcountry roads, connecting locations used as hideouts to the sites of bank and train robberies. Create a log-in account at www.Outlaw-Trail.com and receive a gift certificate for a free eBook.
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MyTwoCensus Editorial: Sign this MyTwoCensus Petition: Ensure that the Census Bureau's American Community Survey is not eliminatedTuesday, May 22nd, 2012
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As the founder and executive editor of MyTwoCensus.com, I am astounded that the GOP, the political party that consistently claims to be pro-business, recently voted to nix an operation, the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, that provides enormous sums of data that help American businesses.
Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL) is a career politician and a big fat idiot (who is apparently just as ignorantly conservative as his namesake fellow politician). If only he had more business experience, it's doubtful that he would be calling the American Community Survey "intrusive," "an inappropriate use of taxpayer dollars," "unconstitutional," and "the very picture of what's wrong in D.C." (Ironically, it Webster's salary that is a waste of tax payer dollars, intrusive, and what's wrong in D.C.)
For those unfamiliar with the American Community Survey, it is, according to Wikipedia, "an ongoing statistical survey by the U.S. Census Bureau, sent to approximately 250,000 addresses monthly (or 3 million per year). It regularly gathers information previously contained only in the long form of the decennial census. It is the largest survey other than the decennial census that the Census Bureau administers."
While the survey is currently listed as mandatory, I person has ever been prosecuted for not completing it. (Perhaps the Census Bureau should make it optional to appease critics.)
Yes, the Census Bureau should move to an online survey from its current paper-based system to save taxpayers significant sums of money (and put the US Postal Service one step closer to its grave), but that doesn't mean that the treasure trove of data that will be lost is any less valuable.
As the Washington Post's editorial board accurately wrote, "Every year, the Census Bureau asks 3 million American households to answer questions on age, race, housing and health to produce timely information about localities, states and the country at large. This arrangement began as a bipartisan improvement on the decennial census. Yet last week the Republican-led House voted to kill the ACS. This is among the most shortsighted measures we have seen in this Congress, which is saying a lot."
The Post continues, "Businesses deciding whether to sell tractors or tricycles want to know how many people live in a given area, whether they mostly live in apartments or houses, with how many children, and how far they travel to work. Consumers then get access to goods and services they desire. Municipal planners determining whether to build a new senior center need to know where the elderly live in their town, and if they have family around to care for them. Government agencies targeting $400 billion in annual anti-poverty, health-care or highway spending require granular data on things such as local incomes. Lawmakers debating health-care policy should have up-to-date information on how many people are uninsured, and where they are concentrated."
In response to this legislation, I have started a petition to alert the United States Senate of this unthinkably stupid legislation that has already been passed by the House of Representatives.


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Q. I heard about this new product that warms your floors. Where do I get it? Can I install it myself?
A. Many homeowners are installing heated floors, which may add to the value of the house at resale time. Also, pets love heated floors, and your feet are sure to feel the benefits.
Radiant heat products are on the rise throughout the country. WarmTouch is just one of the many offerings that have expanded to include carpeting, rugs, hardwood floors, fog-free mirror backings, and heated office carpets.
The product is a mat with heat strips that warms the entire room, not just your feet. The ceilings, walls, and all objects in the room absorb photons which means you can increase the room temperature, and keep the temperature the same at the floor and the ceiling. Also, operating costs are minimal– the average costs are 1/10 to 1/2 penny per square foot per day.
The mat is no more than 1/8 inch thick. You can fit the mat webbing, with attached heating coils, for any room or space. Installation is easy– over a third of homeowners with heated floors are do-it-yourselfers. You can apply the electric mats over any surface, like wood or concrete, and then finish with tile, hardwood floors, or carpet.
To install the strips under a floor, first unroll the electric-coil webbing and cut it to fit the space. Then weave the webbed mat back and forth across the room. Secure the electric mat with staples, hot glue, or double-sided tape. Finally, put a coat of thin-set adhesive or a self-leveler that makes the layer flat. You're now ready to install tile or hardwood floors.
It's recommended that a homeowner hire an electrician to hook up the system to a floor-sensing or programmable thermostat. With the thermostat, you can program day/night settings and temperature controls.
The cost of the project varies. Retail prices for the electric mat run from $9-$10 per square foot. In addition, you need a $160 thermostat and up to $40 in adhesives. For professional installation, add another $100-$400.
Radiant heat products are expanding to every household object, inside and out. There are now exterior heated strips, called SnowMelt, used to melt ice on walkways and driveways.
If you're worried about allergies or dust buildup, radiant heat also reduces stuffiness. The warming system does not stir up allergens or dust, and there is no more condensation buildup in the wall cavities. No more mold, mildew, or insulation inefficiency with radiant heat products.
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KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - Hundreds of Afghans rallied in a southern city on Tuesday to protest the latest incidents along their country's border with Pakistan, blaming the neighboring nation for a spate of shootouts near the boundary.
Hundreds of men marched through downtown Kandahar chanting "Death to Pakistan" and "Death to the ISI," a reference to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, the country's spy agency.
The demonstrators, who dispersed peacefully after the march, were protesting two shooting incidents, one on Monday and one last week that resulted in the death of an Afghan border policeman and the wounding of two Pakistan troops.
Relations between the two neighbors have been severely strained in recent months, and the mountainous region in eastern Afghanistan where the shootings occurred has seen acrimonious exchanges between the two sides over the demarcation of their border.
Afghanistan on Monday filed an official protest with Pakistan after its forces allegedly came under fire earlier that day along a contested stretch of their border.
Kabul's Foreign Ministry said no one was wounded in the incident, which occurred in the Goshta district of Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province, the same place where a firefight between Afghan and Pakistani forces killed an Afghan border policeman and wounded two Pakistani soldiers last week.
During that incident, a border gate built by Pakistan was damaged in the fighting. According to Afghan officials, Monday's incident took place when Afghan border police told Pakistani forces to stop repairing the gate and a two-hour firefight ensued before a cease-fire was called.
Pakistan claims the facility is on its territory. But Afghanistan does not recognize the disputed Durand Line, the 19th century demarcation between present-day Afghanistan and Pakistan as its border. Pakistan accepts the line as the boundary between the two sides.
Insurgencies in both nations have also contributed to deteriorating relations.
Both countries have accused each other of providing shelter for militants fighting on the other side of the border, and Afghan officials have claimed Pakistan has tried to torpedo peace talks with the Taliban.
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December 14, 2012 – The Bulls' Kirk Hinrich, Taj Gibson, Marquis Teague, Nancy Reinsdorf, Leslie Forman, Larsa Pippen and Benny the Bull helped 20 teens from Gilda's Club Chicago spend $100 gift cards courtesy of Dick's Sporting Goods on Thursday evening.
The Bulls were on hand at the Dick's Sporting Goods store in Glenview to offer shopping tips for the teens and helped them pick out shoes, jerseys and other athletic gear for their holiday gifts.
Before the shopping spree, the teens also enjoyed dinner provided by Bulls partners Vienna Beef and Hinckley Springs.
The Bulls coordinated the event as part of NBA Cares Season of Giving, a league-wide initiative that aims to brighten the holidays for thousands of children and families across the country.
Gilda's Club Chicago offers free programs for men, women, teens and children as well as their family and friends whose lives have been touched by any kind of cancer. Their mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community. Walk through their red door to find educational lectures, mind/body workshops, art, cooking demonstrations, support and networking groups and more. Visit www.gildasclubchicago.org or call 312-464-9900 for more information.


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You can't always judge a dog by its breed, but you can often judge breed by a dog's name.
So finds a new analysis of thousands of canine companions, with the data revealing very specific naming patterns for different types of dogs. The research offers the first evidence that it's not just your imagination that there are a lot of Rottweilers named Rocky, poodles named Coco and Shih-Tzus named Gizmo.
"The names you like, and the kind of dog you like, seem to inform each other," says Laura Wattenberg, a noted naming expert. "If you love the idea of a dog named Jethro, it says a lot about the breed of dog you'll want."
Wattenberg, best known as an authority on baby-naming trends, plumbed the websites of animal shelters and high-end breeders alike in compiling her list of some 5,000 dog names and photos. Though a number of common themes emerged, she found the type of name chosen was frequently dependant on the breed.
"Human names are rising across the board. But the kind of name you choose probably depends on the breed and your lifestyle," says Wattenberg.
Buddy, for instance, dominated the retriever space, most likely because of that breed's reputation as a loyal family friend. Hunting breeds saw a lot of what Wattenberg calls "down-home country names," such as Bubba, Roscoe or Jethro. And Corgis overwhelmingly drew such preppy monikers as Lacey, Colby and Reggie.
"The names reflect either our impression of those dogs or the kind of people who choose them," says Wattenberg. "There's obviously no such thing as a dog with prep school aspirations."
Rottweilers' macho deportment likely guided that breed's naming practices, with Rocky, Hunter and Duke among the most popular. Appearance similarly shaped common names for Dalmations (Dottie, Domino), Shih-Tzus (Gizmo, Chewy), and St. Bernards (Goliath, Patches, Brutus).
Ethnic and cultural associations also played a role: Chihuahuas trended Spanish (Chi-Chi, Diego, Pablo), poodles skewed French (Pierre, Fifi, Pepe) and Siberian huskies drew names that evoked Russia, Alaska or the Arctic (Sasha, Juneau, Yukon).
In fact, the patterns were so clear that Wattenberg is considering developing an online name-recommendation engine that takes a dog's breed into account.
"There's a big difference between naming a Pekinese and a Rottweiler," she says, laughing.
Though the research isn't scientifically rigorous, scholar Jean Twenge says it certainly speaks to the general psychology of naming practices.
"In our culture, we have these traditions about (what constitutes) 'boy names' and 'girl names,'" says Twenge, a professor of psychology and co-author of The Narcissism Epidemic. "This shows we apparently have traditions for dog breeds, too."
Mary Thurston, an anthropologist specializing in the shared history of people and their pets, says dogs today are clearly being named as if they were members of the family.
"Traditionally, purebred dogs were a way of boosting one's personal and social esteem," says Thurston. "Nowadays, I don't think people care as much about this. They just love their dogs, no matter what breed or mix of breeds it is, and this new generation of endearing and often humourous names is a reflection of that."


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Light enough for racing and durable enough for training, the Continental Sprinter Tubular Road Bike Tire features four layers of polyamide casing to protect against punctures. The German-made Sprinter Tire gives you a smooth ride, offers high mileage, and features natural rubber and activated silica compound (ASC). Continental's ASC enhances the tire rubber's grip on both wet and dry roads, which improves cornering safety and reduces rolling resistance. Inflation on this three-ply tire is 115 to 170 psi.
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Very difficult to mount on the rim
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Very smooth tire. Appears to be able to stand up to ordinary road debris. Requires week to 10 days of stretching on the rim before gluing. Even then it requires the strength of King Kong to remount it. I recommend tape instead of glue because of the difficulty in mounting. Next time I will buy the Grand Prix, but at $59 the Sprinter is a value.
Decent tire if you get in on Sale
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Pre-Stretch for 1 week on a rim at 160psi and you will get the tire on easier, the butyl tube holds air quite well, it is a true 22mm tire but does not ride any worse than than other tires at 110psi. Durability is good and cut resistance as well, a 25mm version is out now but usually not on sale...:(
Does these measure true 22mm or do they run a little wider, more like a 23mm?
It is a true 22 mm tire.
Crap tire
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I making my patriotic duty as an American as they must have some small ass rims in Germany. These are a god dam nightmare to mount and I not joking you need to be Conan or some other muscle bound ass to mount these things. Not good when your a puny cyclist that has little to no upper body strength after long periods of caloric deficit. DO NOT BUY EVER spend the extra dough on a better tire that mounts properly.
Best value for the price
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Awesome as an everyday or training tubular tire. Handles excellently with Conti's Black Chili rubber, good ride quality considering the butyl rubber tubes, seems quite puncture and cut resistant as I have run the 22mm's on over 15 miles of gravel/dirt fire road with no issues. Wear is much better than a "race" tire like Vittoria CX's.
Pros: Inexpensive, durable, long-lasting, good grip, made in Germany
Cons: sizes (22mm is slightly skinny and 25 maybe a little too wide)
ride quality not as good as latex tubies, heavier than "race" tires
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I only ride on tubulars and these have proven to be an excellent all around tire. I run them with Stans and have had excellent luck. I have tried other brands but keep coming back to these. These are priced right, decent weight and ride well but the biggest factor is they hold up.
Are these 25mm wide or 22mm? 700x25x22
Are these 25mm wide or 22mm? 700x25x22
Just received this tire in the mail. It was 22mm wide.
Great Alternative
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Made the upgrade to Tubular's this year and have been very happy, I ran GP4000's for the first half of the season and needed to replace the rear after wearing it out. Bought a pair of sprinters and couldn't be happier. I currently have more miles on the sprinter and the rear looks like its still ready for more.
Nice ride but ...
Easy to mount, not overly expensive, good control and acceleration, smooth ride. First 100 miles got a 3 mm horizontal cut on front tire. Holds pressure well. Solid construction overall. Comparatively this tire was flat free about as long as Tufo S3 Lite. I was expecting a little more puncture resistance with the Conti and was disappointed. Overall prefer it's handling characteristics over S3 Lite however the latter rode faster. Concerning flats I had better success with Tufo S33 Special and Tufo Hi-C although both tires ride slower for me over Conti and S3. I'll probably buy again depending on how successful the repair process goes. I may have to send this one to Tire Alert in Florida, I hope they're still in business - their web-site seems to be down.
Have been repairing tubulars since 1973 - takes time but they fix. Takes the right materials, good eyes and something or someone good to listen to. You got to stay after it, the good ones - higher dollar, higher pressure - are worth the time. I have to admit I am at max. 142 lb.s which makes a difference!
Part time USA Official and ardent and loyal sew up rider. Bob Huerta Oklahoma City.
This is a great tubular. I ran a set of these on my Zipp 303 for the entire summer, not just racing but training as well. Probably put 1400 miles on this wheelset last summer and these babies are still looking good. No cuts or major nicks and the no typical back tire wearout. Yet, during any rainy rides they were not scary to be on, good rubber. I am running 25's. These will not disappoint, and the price is right.
Is it made in China or Germany? Black Chili...
Is it made in China or Germany?
Black Chili or ASC compound?
conflicting info on both; please clarifiy. THX
Continental Tires are all still made in Germany, at least all of them to my knowledge. I just bought a pair of these and "Handmade in Germany" was boldly stenciled on the side.


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Brattleboro Memorial Hospital passes on aid-in dying law
BRATTLEBORO -- The Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Board of Directors has voted to enact the facility exemption rule that was included in the aid-in-dying law the Legislature passed this year.
The board's vote Tuesday means that doctors who work at the hospital will not be permitted to prescribe medication to hasten death for terminally ill patients who want to take that medicine on hospital grounds.
The board's vote does not preclude the doctors from prescribing medication to hasten death for patients who elect to take the medicine off of BMH property
The board's vote followed a recommendation from the medical staff, which met last week and voted to ask the hospital board to endorse the facility exemption rule. In the end there was overwhelming support to recommend to the board to invoke the facility exemption.
"The medical staff had a thoughtful and contentious discussion about the bill," said Dr. Kathleen McGraw, chief medical officer at BMH. "The staff thinks the hospital is a facility people come to for healing and the intent of the law is not to make the hospital a place where people come to die."
The new Vermont law establishes strict criteria for who can prescribe the medication, when and how patients can ask for it, and who can administer the drugs.
Under the law physicians are not required or prohibited from taking part in prescribing drugs to hasten death.
"By adopting this, the hospital is not voicing an opinion one way or the other on the law," McGraw said. "There is no judgment from the board on this. We are not judging the law. The number of patients who might want to do this at the hospital is very small and the staff feels like the hospital is not the right place."
Dane Rank, administrator at Thompson House, where some terminally ill BMH patients go, says his facility is also trying to work its way through the new law.
"Any time there is an abrupt legislative change this is what happens," Rank said. "It is left to the facilities to work it out and that is what you are seeing here."
Jill Olson, vice president of policy and legislative affairs at the Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems, said she does not know if any other Vermont hospitals have yet voted on the new law.
After Gov. Peter Shumlin signed the bill into law Olson told hospitals to at least pass a temporary facility exemption to give the staff time to work on guidelines.
She said patients probably will very rarely seek to take the medicine at a hospital because most terminally ill patients go home or end up at an assisted care facility.
"There are still a lot of questions about implementation and we are focused on working with stakeholders to address the questions clinicians have about implementing and complying with the law," she said.
Lynne Dapice, executive director of the Vermont State Nurses Association said her group has also been working to clarify the law and give the nurses more guidelines.
She says nurses who are personally opposed to assisted suicide need to understand their own rights and responsibilities.
The association is going to look at the guidelines that nursing groups established in Oregon, where a similar law passed in 1994.
Under the Vermont law only the patient can administer the drug.
Dapice said nurses might be pressured into taking part in the administration and they need to clearly understand their rights and the expectations of families and patients.
"There are a lot of ethical questions with this and nurses need to understand their rights as individuals while not abandoning the care of their patients," said Dapice. "Any time a law is passed there are places where it can get hazy. There is a lot to think about with this one. We want to provide guidance and we are working on that, but we're not there yet. "
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Reds should hit Votto second behind Hamilton
With speedster a question mark in leadoff spot, club can maximize first baseman's OBP
When the topic of Billy Hamilton came up, as it so often does, during the Reds Caravan last week, this is what general manager Walt Jocketty said:
"We think he's ready."
Now, it is important to note that Jocketty said this in a matter-of-fact delivery, because you, the reader, might otherwise ingest that quote a couple of different ways.
"We think he's ready," for instance, would be susceptible to enough self-doubt and second-guessing to fill Great American Ball Park.
"We think he's ready" would seem to indicate that the Reds' decision-makers are the only ones on the planet earth who believe in Hamilton at this point (and judging by certain Internet comment sections, that might be accurate).
All that really matters is that, barring a stunning spring surprise, Hamilton will be the Reds' starting center fielder and leadoff man, ready or not.
Re-signing Shin-Soo Choo was never a realistic possibility in this market. Trading for Brett Gardner would have been a fantastic solution, if only the Yankees were willing to cooperate. Signing Grady Sizemore would have been an act of pure desperation, and yet it still would have been an applaudable acquisition.
(The worst part is not that the Reds had a need for a center fielder who has played just 104 games over the last four seasons and has had two career-threatening knee surgeries. The worst part is that Sizemore opted to sign elsewhere at the last minute.)
And so the Reds really have no choice but to experiment with Hamilton, regardless of the fact that he's accumulated just 19 big league at-bats and is coming off an uninspiring offensive output at Triple-A. As manager Bryan Price has hinted, they need him to become their Ichiro Suzuki, a player whose unhuman speed turned his propensity for infield ground balls into a singles-reaping strength.
The optimism over Hamilton is justified, because he's a sensational athlete, but the leadoff spot is certainly a tall order for a guy who had a .308 on-base percentage in Louisville.
That's why Price is going to have to experiment elsewhere, too, to make the most of an unsettled situation and eke all possible upside out of this lineup.
If Price is not already planning on batting Joey Votto in the two-hole, he needs to, because the Reds never did find a reliable No. 2 hitter last season and they can ill-afford to go down that road again now that their Choo-less leadoff spot is also a question mark.
The complaints last season about Votto's approach got to be a little silly after a while. And the silliness reached its peak after the season, when a television reporter asked Jocketty if an effort would be made to "disabuse Joey of the notion that a base on balls is as beneficial as a run-scoring sacrifice fly" and Jocketty responded that yes, indeed, an effort would be made toward that end.
It would be wise to leave one of the smartest hitters in baseball alone, from a strategy standpoint, and instead put him in a position in which he's all-but-guaranteed to get about 2.5 percent more plate appearances over the course of a season.
The Reds can ill-afford the conventional wisdom of batting their best hitter third when they have so much uncertainty ahead of him. In Brandon Phillips, Jay Bruce and, hopefully, Ryan Ludwick, they figure to have capable run-producers to slot in behind Votto, and the No. 2 spot would take better advantage of the patience that accompanies his pop. On average, the No. 3 hitter leads off an inning fewer than any other spot in the order, so why waste your highest-OBP output there?
In short, don't deride or alter Votto's approach. Maximize it.
Ultimately, the above all qualifies as making the best of a bad situation, because the Reds' uninspiring offseason has almost certainly placed limitations upon an offense that is overly reliant on an unproven rookie (Hamilton) and a 35-year old left fielder (Ludwick) who missed the bulk of 2013 with a shoulder injury known to impact a player's future power.
That's why I don't expect the Reds to rank in the top three among National League teams in runs scored, as they did last season. There is simply not enough upside here, and the potential for unease from Phillips after a winter loaded with trade rumors bearing his name makes me all the more concerned.
But the Reds nonetheless can -- and should -- compete, purely on the basis of a starting rotation that can -- and should -- remain elite. Even with the expected loss of Bronson Arroyo and his seemingly bankable 200 innings, a full season of Tony Cingrani would shore up the back end, and one would hope the law of averages would work in favor of Johnny Cueto and his lat, which necessitated a triple-DL showing and never more than three starts in succession in '13.
The starting potential is such that the Reds won't entertain the option of Aroldis Chapman in a rotation role -- a shift that has ceased to make sense, anyway, given Chapman's acclimation, in both performance and personality, to the ninth and the innings limitations that would hinder his impact on a club built to win. In Chapman, Sam LeCure, Alfredo Simon, Sean Marshall, Jonathan Broxton and J.J. Hoover, the Reds ought to be able to piece together an effective bullpen, to the extent that you can ever assume anything about a 'pen.
What we can assume is that the window for the Reds in their current concoction is closing. Homer Bailey is a free agent at year's end, and Mat Latos will be right behind him in 2015. This winter has already given an indication of how much the Votto and Phillips contracts (the latter of which was especially risky, given how second basemen age) impact this small-market club's ability to augment its core.
So while Price is inheriting a ready-made winner from Dusty Baker, he's also taking on a number of questions, the leadoff situation chief among them.
The Reds think Hamilton is ready. Or maybe they think he's ready.
Whatever the case, the Reds need to prepare themselves for the possibility that he's not ready to kick-start a lineup, and that means maximizing the other pieces in place.


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Coleman RoadTrip 285 Portable Stand-Up Propane Grill
Item Number 2000032831
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The Coleman RoadTrip 285 Portable Stand-Up Propane Grill features sturdy quick-fold legs and 2 wheels for hassle-free setup, takedown, and transport so that taking your grill on a camping trip or to a tailgate is easy. Push the Instastart ignition button for matchless lighting, then select your heat with the enhanced temperature control of 3 independently adjustable burners (outer left, inner, outer right). With a range of grilling power from 3,250 to 20,000 BTUs and 285 sq. in. of cast iron grill grates coated in porcelain, you'll wow your friends and family with an array of perfectly cooked meats, seafood, or veggies every time. If you're looking for more meal options, the Swaptop interchangeable cooktops let you switch the grill grates with a griddle or stove grate (both sold separately). With two sliding side tables to keep utensils and sauces handy, cooking with this grill is just as convenient as traveling with it. Bonus: The RoadTrip 285 Portable Stand-Up Grill can be stored upright (to fit in tight spaces) until your next cookout. Uses a 1-pound propane cylinder (sold separately).
• Up to 20,000 BTUs of grilling power and 285 sq. in. of cooking area
• Now with 3 independently adjustable burners for enhanced temperature control
• Water pan catches cooking grease and is removable for easy cleaning
• 2 durable side tables for resting utensils and sauces; integrated thermometer for accurate temperature monitoring
• Instastart ignition for push-button, matchless lighting
• Locking lid for secure transport
• Uses 1-pound propane cylinder (sold separately)
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Rated 4 out of 5 by apropdoc from A Great Travel Grill, but.... I purchased this for a cross country trip last Nov (2018). It was received well packed and I thought was easy to put together. The cooking surface was ample and the dual flame rings worked great. I would have given a 5 star rating except for three problems. First, the latch that holds the lid down, doesn't. I had to attach a double hooked bungee to hold the lid down. Second, when I first used the grill to see how it worked, one of the grill grates had two pieces pop off from being cracked prior to the coating being applied (a fresh crack/break will be shiny or the same color as the parent cast metal). Third, I received ZERO response when I emailed about it for replacement.
Date published: 2019-02-06
Rated 2 out of 5 by Mugwump313 from CHEAP Purchased 3 weeks ago used for the first time last week, in a word "CHEAP". Went to use the handle to pull the unit out of the box and the only thing to move was the handle. As you can see from the pictures the rivet is too short. Keep in mind that the thickness of the grill's shell is not shown so the little bit of rivet you see is actually a little shorter when attached to the grill. The main locking latch doesn't. It cooks great, goes through the gas quick make sure to a an extra bottle of two or three. Easy to clean. Can't recommend this product at this $300.00 MAYBE $150.00, maybe.
Date published: 2019-05-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by Tim A. from Great Price! Very Versatile! I purchased this Coleman RoadTrip 285 three weeks ago in preparation for a week long annual camping trip. The grill was used to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner (I purchased cast iron griddle and stove burner swap tops). It heats up fast and the heat is very even throughout the cooking surface. I found I did not need to cook with the burners above the medium setting. The grill feels heavy duty and the stand with slide out side tables is a bonus for the price compared to competitors grills that don't come with stand. It would have been nice if this model had come with hooks for cooking utensils. The grill is also pretty heavy for a portable grill. I would definitely recommend this grill for camping and tailgating purposes!
Date published: 2018-08-29
Rated 3 out of 5 by Massole from Disappointed I am disappointed in the way the hinges are attached to the lid. I had to buy washers and rivets to reattach the hinge. First off the holes punched into the lid are much bigger than 1/8". Second the washers on the rivets were too small and 4 of the 6 pulled right through after only the second use of the grill. And third the baked on finish has already chipped off where the hinges attach. I bought this grill assuming Coleman was a name to be trusted. I tried adding pictures of the faulty rivets and my repairs but they wouldn't upload.
Date published: 2019-06-08
Rated 4 out of 5 by goofy42 from No replacement part to replace easily broken part So far I mostly love the grill. The three burners give me good heat control and I like the addition of the thermometer. The new location for the propane is way better than the older styles. With the addition of optional grills, this grill almost replaces my colman stove. However, within 3 days one of the pull out shelves broke. If I knew that repair parts weren't availible, I might have waited or bought an (less expensive) older model.
Date published: 2018-09-09
Rated 3 out of 5 by Joseph from Grills Great but Coleman Needs Quality Assurance Purchased this gas grill from Coleman for patio grilling and for camping trips. The slate blue is a very nice color. It grills wonderfully but I'm not impressed how this item left their factory. There was damage and surface rust to one of the support legs and the latch for the grill lid does not stay locked and everything would fall out and when you transport it. I know this has been an issue on previous models and I'm surprised that Coleman has not addressed it.
Date published: 2018-08-18
Rated 1 out of 5 by GPHZ from Terrible Quality The pull out table shattered on first use and, unbelievably, Coleman does not offer replacement parts. In addition, the cover lock is totally inadequate. Vibrations will cause the lock to open when rolling the stove allowing the cast iron grills and water tray to fallout. I now use a strap to secure the lid, which is ridiculous for such an expensive grill. To late for me, but there are better options.
Date published: 2018-08-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by Joss from Great portable grill This is the best portable grill I have ever used. I took it to tailgate before a concert. It was easy to build, I'm a 5'2" middle aged woman, did it myself in about half an hour while half watching tv. It folds and unfolds easily (once I read the directions), rolls around easily (like wheeled luggage), is easy to set up quickly and get cooking. I like that I don't need a table or to cook on the ground, this grill is the perfect height and with 2 extending table areas, there is room for the tongs, bbq sauce, and beer! I would definitely recommend this grill to someone who tailgates, or needs a smaller grill that still has a big cooking surface.
Date published: 2019-09-23
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An earlier version of this story said that drones are about to go postal in Auvergne, a province in south central France.
But unfortunately, it ended up being an April Fools' Day joke.
The "news" was that drone-maker Parrot and local postal service La Poste Group would team up to deliver mail via quadricopter drones as early as May of this year.
Still, drones are becoming more commonplace these days, with thousands of hobbyists building their own and sharing their experiences on sites like DIYdrones.com. Meanwhile, companies like FedEx are anxiously waiting for the day when drones are admitted to standard U.S. air space.
FedEx wants to be able to use drones to transport packages, rather than having to rely on passenger planes. That's because passenger planes need to be pressurized, which is expensive, and they also can't fly in formation, which is much more efficient.
The FAA is working to officially allow the commercial use of drones by 2015, but the drones cannot fly higher than 400 feet above the ground and must be at least five miles away from any airport.


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October 20 – Happy Birthday Bob Sheppard
The much-loved voice of the original Yankee Stadium, Bob Sheppard would have been 103 years-old today. Yankee fans cherished the familiar greeting "Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Yankee Stadium." This great tribute to Sheppard was featured in the New York Times at the time of his death in July of 2010. Viewing it is a fitting way to celebrate the birthday of a Yankee legend.
Sheppard shares a birthday with another Yankee legend. In fact, Sheppard was once asked what Yankee name was his most favorite to announce and he said it was the name of this great Yankee legend. This former Yankee outfielder, and this former Yankee reliever were also born on October 20th.