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"Forget all the political rhetoric and look at the facts."
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. — "The crude oil export ban is an outdated ban that is slowing our economy, both in Texas and across the country," said Cong. Henry Cuellar, as he and Congressmen Joe Barton and Gene Green applauded the House Energy & Commerce Committee's approval of H.R. 702, which would change the Energy Policy & Conservation Act of 1975 to repeal the outdated ban on crude oil exports.
Rep. Barton stated, "I would like to thank Congressman Cuellar who was the first of many Democrats to cosponsor this legislation. His leadership made this step possible. Chairman Upton, Chairman Whitfield, and Congressman Green have also been instrumental in crossing this major hurdle at Committee."
While the ban was originally implemented in a time of fear over the scarcity of domestic oil, the recent boom in drilling activity across the country as a result of new technologies has made America one of the world's largest oil producers. Lifting the ban is a simple, commonsense, and free market piece of legislation that has achieved bipartisan support so rarely seen in Congress today.
"Several unbiased sources, including the Energy Information Administration (EIA), have released data highlighting the benefits of lifting the ban, including the creation of hundreds of thousands of new jobs and flat or lowered gas prices," Congressman Cuellar said.
"Forget all the political rhetoric and look at the facts
"This bill is about unleashing the American ability to compete and to strategically make the world a better place. I want this to be an American bill, not a partisan bill.
"This was the last major step for this legislation prior to reaching the House Floor and ultimately the President's desk.
"If the President signs this bill, I guarantee you we are going to increase economic activity, create jobs, and put America first in the world market," added Congressman Barton.
Congressman Green said, "We've been eager to work on this legislation for months, and come to a solution that works. While this is still a work in progress, we're pleased with the strides we've made. Any legislation that passes out of the House needs to be bipartisan and protect American jobs and families.
"Not only do we need the Presidential protections we provided today, we need to have a process established at the Department of Commerce and provide opportunity for our maritime community," Green said.
All three Texans are encouraged that H.R. 702 will reach the House Floor within the next few weeks. This important step helps encourage the Senate to move forward and shows this Administration compelling bipartisan support for this legislation.
The post Barton, Cuellar & Green Back House Energy & Commerce Committee's Approval of H.R. 702 appeared first on Texas Insider Politics.
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Go! Yakushima is a Yakushima English guide company on the UNESCO World Heritage island of Yakushima. The founder of Go! Yakushima is Steve and he has lived in Japan since 1999. Steve moved from rural western Japan to Yakushima in 2011 and he began guiding on Yakushima in 2013.
Go! Yakushima offer walks into the forests and mountains of Yakushima to suit all abilities. From short & easy walks to taxing and challenging hikes up some of Yakushima's coastal mountains. Go! Yakushima also provide full day island tours that follow the coastal route of the island and the focus is on history and culture of Yakushima, as well as some outstanding areas of natural beauty.
A common question we are asked is, "Do I need a guide?" Our simple reply is that if you have gone to the great effort and expense to get to Yakushima then the relatively cheaper expense of a guide with local knowledge can turn your Yakushima trip from one of random photos of trees into a very memorable and personal experience.
Go! Yakushima offer 5 styles of tours, ranging from a few hours to an overnight expedition in the mountains.
Forest Tours: Yakushima is known for its old sugi trees, but the forests contain many more gems.
Island Tour: this is a very popular tour as it circumvents the island. The tour is filled with information on the history, culture and environment of Yakushima.
Mountain Tours: Yakushima has an abundance of mountains and each one has its own unique features.
1 Night 2 Day Tour: aside from the excitement of spending the night up in the mountains, these tours allow you to experience the forests and mountains during the tranquility of dusk and dawn.
Short Tours: if you wish to make use of a half day before you leave the island or you arrive later on in the morning, or you don't want to walk too far into the forest, then short tours are an ideal option.
If you are needing help with accommodation on Yakushima or booking your ferry from Kagoshima then we'd be happy to help you. Also, if you need any hiking rental gear then send your sizes and we can reserve the gear for you.


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Recently I looked at the powerful NL East, you can find it here: https://stlsportsview.wordpress.com/2013/03/30/wild-card-watch-a-look-at-the-nl-east-and-how-it-affects-the-cardinals/
Now we're moving out west to the mountains and the ocean blue. To a hitter's haven in Colorado and to a pitcher's pet in Petco. Two unrelenting forces colide in the same division. The Giants, D-Backs, and Padres are going to try to pitch they're way to the playoffs. The Rockies and Dodgers are going to try to slug they're way to October. It's a division filled with talent and big markets. East coast bias? I think not.
The defending World Champions will bring almost all their pieces back for another run. Will Lincecum figure it out and how will he be used? Will Bumgarner bounce back? The Giants have proved time and time again that it can pitch it's way to success. Not ever team needs an American League lineup. Across the bay we have the Los Angelos Yankees…er… Dodgers. Acquiring Greinke and Ryu in the offseason adds to the core added at the end of July 2012 of Hanley, Gonzalez, and Beckett. Star power? Sure. Cohesion and chemistry?
It all remains to be seen, but if they run into any mid season problems I have no doubt the owners will pull out the check book to fix it. The Padres have a nice core and plenty of pitching depth. Just most of it hasn't reached the majors. I don't see a rotation headed by Edinson Volquez contending seriously. The Rockies have hitters and a ballpark. This team will slug but will Walt Weiss have to seep into desperation again with a 75 pitch limit rotation? The Rockies can say they have the best hitting shortstop in the NL but that's about it. The D-Backs traded their controversial star in turn for some more "grittiness", wanting high effort and tough personalities. It's certainly different and I like the way they play. They will definitely grind out some wins this year.
The Cardinals went 21-15 last year against the NL West. You could argue that the Dodgers and D-Backs have both improved and I expect this to be a tough division. I think only one team comes out of this division and makes the playoffs. How do you imagine the Dodgers missing the playoffs with all the money they spent? No way the Giants miss the playoffs right? I will continue to say that the Cardinals will need to win the division and knock off the Reds if they want the October ride. It's VERY crowded at the top of potential great teams with the Reds, Cardinals, Dodgers, Giants, D-Backs, Nationals, Braves and maybe the Phillies. As the season rolls on it will all shake it's self out and be a really exciting race. Do we really want a repeat of the debacle in Atlanta last year Cardinal fans? This year more than ever it's important we grab the division title because I'm not sure they'll be room when it's all over.


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What is tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis, or TB, is still one of the major causes of preventable death in the world. TB is an infectious disease caused by TB bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) and most often affects the lungs. TB infection can cause serious damage to the lungs and other organs.
Signs and symptoms
The signs and symptoms of active TB (disease) are coughing, sometimes with sputum or blood, chest pains, weakness, weight loss, fever and night sweats.
Tuberculosis is curable and preventable. The vast majority of people with TB can be cured, if rapidly and accurately diagnosed; and if appropriate medicines are provided and are taken properly. But without proper tuberculosis treatment up to two thirds of people ill with TB may die.
TB infection is spread from person to person through the air when people with lung TB cough, sneeze or spit. When a person develops the disease TB, the symptoms may be mild for many months. This can lead to delays in seeking care, and results in transmission of the bacteria to others. An individual with undiagnosed and untreated lung TB disease may infect ten to fifteen other people through close contact.
Latent TB infection
An estimated one-third of the world's population has latent TB infection, which means a person has been infected by TB bacteria but is not (yet) ill with the disease and cannot transmit the disease.
People infected with TB bacteria have a lifetime risk of 10 percent of falling ill with TB. The body's immune system is often strong enough to prevent the development of the disease. However persons with compromised immune systems, such as people living with HIV, malnutrition, or diabetes, or people who use tobacco, have a much higher risk of falling ill.
More tuberculosis facts: see World Health Organization factsheet
"What is tuberculosis?" Information brochure for TB patients living in The Netherlands (download pdf:)
Websites with TB information in English:
Site of the National Health Service (United Kingdom) which gives information in English about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention of TB.: www.nhs.uk/conditions/tuberculosis
Website of the Center of Disease Control (United States). This shows "Questions and answers about TB" (The page is available in English and Spanish): www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/faqs/default.htm


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Time: May 9, 2018 at 7pm to March 21, 2019 at 7pm
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We live in a world that is highly dominated by fashion and believe it or not, people totally judge you by it. To survive in this fashion competitive world, it is necessary that you make sure that you are flaunting your style. The apparels that you put on highly define your taste and style. When it comes to choosing your clothes, it would be suggested that you should be choosy as not every cloth can deliver the same quality and style. However, along with maintaining your fashion sense, you would have to manage your budget as well. Thus, it is necessary that you shop from the finest and affordable women's clothing online. A store that would not only satiate your fashion cravings but, that would totally be in your budget.
The specialty of any fashion store is its collection. If it features and offers a wide range of dresses, blouses, top, tees, shorts, and what not, it will automatically become your ultimate shopping destination. Along with that, if the store offers a plethora of exciting colors, high-quality fabric, and great shipping options, it simply becomes irresistible. There are many women boutique clothing online, but the key to stay in vogue is to choose the best online store; the one that has started with the motive of introducing the world with great and trendy apparels. Although finding a store that offers an array of top-notch apparels and fashion accessories that delivers to your house and is cost-effective is a daunting task, not if you know the right place to look for it.
Four Sisters Boutique is one such store that can cater all your fashion requirements in a cost-effective manner. Founded in March 2015 by Saran Spooner, Four Sisters Boutique is the result of the passion Sarah had for fashion. This online store offers a plethora of beautiful dresses and other apparels for women. Not only that, they offer the best range of fashion accessories to accessorize your apparels in the trendiest way imaginable. You can check out the apparels it offers, and you will never get disappointed. This store offers something fresh every time you visit it. Shopping through Four Sisters Boutique is very easy, convenient and economical.
Four Sisters Boutique is the one-stop destination for all those who are searching for one of the cute clothing boutiques to purchase the most voguish apparels.
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Of course, you all remember the case of Airman 1st Class Cassandra M. Hernandez, who was gang-raped by fellow Airmen Russell J. Basile, Jerrell W. Apache, and Rotez J. Butler. After opting not to testify against her assailants, she was charged with committing indecent acts and her rapists were offered immunity to testify against her.
Well, there is a happy update! The charges against her have been dropped!
The commander of the 43rd Airlift Wing at Pope Air Force Base decided this week to drop the charge of committing an indecent act against Hernandez, 20, who instead pleaded guilty to underage drinking and received a nonjudicial punishment, said one of her attorneys, Capt. Chris Eason.
Thank fucking god. Though, of course, it would be nice if the rapists were actually punished.


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Chef Paul Mattison, executive chef and proprietor of Mattison's, operates a successful culinary group on Florida's Gulf Coast. Located in Sarasota, each Mattison's restaurant location is unique to its neighborhood, offering Chef Paul Mattison's signature menu items, outstanding service, and quality ingredients, while supporting the community, regional farmers, and culinary suppliers. Mattison's Catering is a chef-owned and operated company procuring fresh, natural, and local ingredients. Catering In-house and off-site, Mattison's Catering Company offers certified wedding and event planners, experienced professionals, and custom menus. Chef Paul Mattison grew up in New York, cooking and gardening side by side with his Italian grandmother, Esther. He began his culinary career at age 15 in a local Greek restaurant and was encouraged by the restaurant's owner to attend the Culinary Institute of America (CIA). Upon graduating with honors from CIA, Chef Paul Mattison went to Aspen where he would refine his skills over the next five years working at Piñons, a one-of-a-kind receiving top kudos from Zagat.
In 1991, Chef Paul Mattison relocated to Sarasota, Florida as the executive chef and proprietor of the Summerhouse Restaurant on Siesta Key, which quickly became a local treasure and institution, establishing Chef Paul Mattison as a celebrated local chef. In September 2001, Chef Paul Mattison and Jason Sango created the Mattison's concept whichincludes: Mattison's Catering Company, a full service in-house and off-site catering company; Mattison's City Grille, an award-winning al fresco restaurant in downtown Sarasota; Mattison's Forty-One, a highly acclaimed local restaurant boasting comfortable elegance in South Sarasota; Mattison's Bayside at the Van Wezel, the official in-house caterer at the waterfront Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall offering pre-show dining and events; Mattison's Grille on the Green, a casual indoor and outdoor cafe that celebrates Sarasota's old Florida charm; and Mattison's Culinary Adventure Travel, a personalized tour operator offering an irreplaceable hands-on culinary experience filled with history, culture, tradition and of course amazing meals.


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Trying to keep up with Donald Trump's lies, insults, and hypocrisies is a full time job. His talent for deception and self-flagellation often exceeds the ability of honest observers to stay current. He's off onto new falsehoods while analysts are still assembling the proof debunking his last three.
Monday evening Trump fired off another tweet that makes one's head spin. He sought to celebrate the allegedly positive position of the Republican Party:
GOP now viewed more favorably than Dems, in Trump era (per NBC/WSJ poll) via @HotlineJosh:https://t.co/Soebxtg2Zd
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 27, 2017
First of all, this is the same Donald Trump who doesn't believe in polls. Especially those conducted by the "fake news" media. He generally dismisses them as "rigged." Unless, of course, they say something nice about him. That's the case with this new poll by NBC and the Wall Street Journal. But before we we get into the substance of the poll, here is what Trump had to say about these specific pollsters in the past:
Amazing that while I lead by big numbers in the new Q and and USA Today polls, the the press only wants to report on the phony WSJ/NBC poll.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 18, 2016
New CBS National Poll just out – massive lead for Trump. The Wall Street Journal/NBC Poll is a total joke. No wonder WSJ is doing so badly!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 18, 2016
Nevertheless, the President now thinks these pollsters are the epitome of virtue and respectability. Consequently, he can cite them with pride. However, he may have wanted to look past the single data point that some aide probably passed to him in a crayon scribbled note.
The questions in the poll that likely grabbed The Donald's attention were related to the respondents views about the Republican and Democratic parties. While there was a slight advantage for the GOP, it was hardly anything to brag about:
- On approval or disapproval of the Republicans in congress, the survey says: Approve 32 percent, disapprove 60 percent.
- On approval or disapproval of the Democrats in congress, the survey says: Approve 31 percent, disapprove 58 percent.
So the GOP is approved by one percent more than the Democrats. But they are also disapproved by two percent more. And everyone is underwater. Then there's this:
- On having a positive or negative opinion of Republicans, the survey says: Positive 35 percent, negative 43 percent.
- On having a positive or negative opinion of Democrats, the survey says: Positive 30 percent, negative 46 percent.
The GOP has a bit more of an edge in this contest, but still nothing to write home about and still more negative than positive. Still, this is what Trump thought was significant enough that his Twitter followers needed an alert. He is apparently jazzed that he holds a tiny lead that is within the margin of error. And, in any case, it still reveals that he's hated pretty much across the board.
Finally, some of the other questions in the poll were not even mentioned by Trump. That's probably because they show him profoundly behind on every one:
- On Trump's job approval rating, the survey says: approve 44 percent, disapprove 48 percent.
- On Trump's personal rating, the survey says: positive 41 percent, negative 47 percent.
- On who should take the lead in setting policy, the survey says: Democrats 37 percent, Trump 33 percent, Republicans 19 percent.
- On whether Congress should investigate Trump's connections to Russia, the survey says: Yes 53 percent, No 25 percent.
- On whether Congress should investigate Russia's interference with the election, the survey says: Yes 54 percent, No 29 percent.
So perhaps we should thank Trump for bringing this poll to our attention. It reveals the depths to which he has sunk in the few long weeks he's been in office. No doubt his glassy-eyed disciples won't bother to click on the poll or review its findings in detail. But the results will be obvious to the rest of the nation and, hopefully, the media, or as Trump calls them, the "enemy of the American people"
How Fox News Deceives and Controls Their Flock:
Fox Nation vs. Reality: The Fox News Cult of Ignorance.
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Skiing Our National Parks—The Book
"Monumental: Skiing Our National Parks," POWDER's 142-page hardcover photo book, is on sale now
In the introduction of POWDER's new book, Monumental: Skiing Our National Parks, editor-at-large Matt Hansen writes, "These parks remind us where we came from, and that we belong to something greater than ourselves." It's with this spirit in mind that we sent groups of skiers, led by KGB Productions, to five national parks last winter.
By exploring Yosemite, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Glacier, and Olympic national parks in the winter, with skis on, our writers, photographers, and skiers saw these cherished, heavily visited places in a rare light. They experienced a grandeur, solitude, and calm that is becoming increasingly harder to find on this planet. They also shredded.
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of our national parks, we produced the 142-page hardcover coffee table book in partnership with REI. It is full of stunning photos and intimate personal essays.
We printed a limited quantity of Monumental: Skiing our National Parks. Buy yours today, and celebrate our national parks with us.
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A 142-page hardcover book featuring personal essays and stunning photos from five national parks, including: Yosemite, Yellowstone, Glacier, Grand Teton, and Olympic.
$40; Buy now.
Monumental is also a feature-length film coming to a theater near you next month. Go here for complete listings. For a preview of the book and the film, check out our multimedia feature.
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The freshly updated Wallton collection from rasch forms a strong team along with its paintable partners such as Wallton Premium, Pure and Profivlies and has been impressing customers for years with its untreated, white textured wallpapers. These come in the form of a special non-woven material especially designed as a paintable. This provides customers with an abundance of design options as these works of wall art are simply crying out to be personalised with individual paint colours.(Source: Rasch)


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What in the world is lent?
Posted by jamessnyderumc in Discussion, First United Methodist Church, TuckerFaith on March 17, 2011
What in the world is lent? I was always confused when I heard about the season of lent. I would think, why are we observing "lint season"? What's so special about that stuff in the corner of our blue jean's front pocket? Or that stuff that gets caught in that screen on the dryer and prevents towels from ever getting dry?
Years later I found out that, "Lent" in the Christian tradition, is the 40 days leading to Easter, starting on "Ash Wednesday." Lent is a time of sacrifice for Jesus. The traditional purpose of Lent is to prepare the believer — through prayer, repentance, giving and self-denial — for the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many, including me, have been focused on "giving up something for lent;" I guess that would fall under self-denial. In the past I've given up coffee, candy, and two years ago I tried giving up talking on the cell phone while driving. I thought that I was pleasing God, but last year I asked myself, 'Is Lent a time of self-denial? Is that what Jesus wants?' I'm not so sure. Maybe if the things we are giving up come between us and God, but I'm not so sure that giving up coffee, candy and talking on the cell phone are on top of God's list of priorities for us.
I think God would rather us look at the things in our lives that separate us from him and our family. Sometimes it may be something that seems harmless, but we can become consumed by it and suddenly it's a barrier between us and God. Its something I struggle with, I can become consumed with fishing, golfing, hunting, and other things and find myself not focused on God or my family (don't believe me, ask my friends, I'm Mr. Obsessive). I think some of these things are what we may want to look at cutting down on or giving up for lent (and who knows, maybe even longer). I'm not saying God wants us to give up fishing or golfing completely. I'm saying that if it's coming between us and God or our family, maybe we need to re-evaluate how much we are doing it. Exodus 20:3 says, "You shall have no other gods before me". Things that we put before God, can become like little gods.
Last Wednesday was "Ash Wednesday", but it's not too late for all of us to look at our lives and pick something that we can give up or cut down on for lent. But instead of coffee or candy, we can look at something that's keeping us from God and our families.


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According to the letter from the Commandant in the glossy brochure provided, the purpose of the of the conference was to "examine the impact (of energy issues) on the Marine Corps and look toward solutions for the future.". The event opened as only Marines can do it, with a posting of the Colors and the Commandant's own brass. This was followed by the introduction of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James T. Conway. And here's the really good part:
Instead of platitudes, we got marching orders. The Marines will send an energy assessment team to Afghanistan by the end of the month. The Marines will establish an Energy Office at Headquarters, Marine Corps, and will accomplish 10 specific energy-related efforts by 2010 ... "10 by '10!".
After 45 minutes of unscripted remarks peppered with relevant facts and figures on Marine Corps' energy challenges and accomplishments, the Commandant sat down ... but he stayed. And he was still in the house when the Secretary of the Navy, Raymond Mabus spoke next. He was there when Nancy Sutley, Chair of the White House's Council on Environmental Quality spoke at lunch. And he was there when the panel of retired flag officers and energy experts (including Richard Kidd, director of DOE/FEMP) finished their presentations.
Every service is addressing energy issues through forums, but I have never seen a Service Chief devote an entire day to an open event like this. If this does not make clear the Marine Corps' absolute commitment to energy security, nothing does. Once again (sorry, my Army brothers and sisters) the Marine Corps leads the way.
Semper Fidelis.Thanks Dan. And while it won't be the same as being there, not by a long stretch, here are some of the presentations for your viewing pleasure at home or work.


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Think. Research. Wonder. Recycle. Conserve.
There are many reasons for reducing our bottled water consumption. Conservation. Expense. One concerning issue that comes to mind is a chemical found in many plastics: Bisphenol A.
Is the risk worth it to you?
CLICK HERE for recent, January 2010 updated FDA report about Bisphenol A (BPA)
CLICK HERE to read "Plastic Water Bottles May Pose Health Hazard", Discovery Channel, Discovery News article.
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AGDC official optimistic about pipeline plans
The Alaska Gasline Development Corporation is hopeful financing for a long-dreamed-of Alaska megaproject could be in place by the end of the year.
"Definitely by December we want to have definitive agreements," AGDC vice president for communications Rosetta Alcantra told the Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce at its April 4 lunch forum at the Eagle River Ale House.
Alcantra said Bank of China officials were in Anchorage this spring to continue talks on the proposed gasline, which would transport natural gas from the North Slope to a liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facility in Nikiski for shipment to Asia.
Alcantra said the proposed project would supply 20 million tonnes of LNG per year to Asia, with 75 percent of the gas going to China and the rest destined for Japan, Korea and Vietnam.
"We have four different countries interested in our project," she said.
Alcantra admitted the project -- which has been in the works in some form or another for four decades -- must still clear the high bar of financing. Estimates for the total cost of the project range as high as $60 billion, a price tag that has so far stymied attempts to start digging what would be an 807-mile pipeline.
"Show me the money," Alcantra quipped when an audience member asked about the biggest uncertainty facing the project.
However, she argued there are a number of reasons why the project makes sense, among them Alaska's stable geopolitical situation, the state's proximity to Asia and close existing trade relationships with Asian countries.
"There's a lot of good reasons why Alaska is promising, especially for these countries," she said.
Alcantra recalled a summertime visit to Alaska by Xi Jinping in which the Chinese president told AGDC president Keith Meyer his country has "100 years of demand" for natural gas.
"We have 100 years of supply," Meyer replied.
If financing and regulatory hurdles can be cleared (the pipeline still needs approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission), Alcantra said the state-owned gasline corporation can begin work on the project by 2020, with peak construction around 2023-24. At its peak, she said the project will employ as many as 12,000 workers.
"We need operators, we need maintenance, we need engineers," she said.
Although the project is still far from a done deal, Alcantra said the benefits to Alaskans range from good construction jobs to a ready supply of in-state energy.
"Our priority is gas for Alaskans," she said, noting that the project has identified five offtakes from the line that would supply gas to customers in Alaska.
The project would also help offset the nation's trade imbalance with Asia to the tune of about $10 billion per year.
"It's not really just an Alaskan project, it is America's project," she said.
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This event took place on 6th November 7pm at event Space, white building, Queens Yard, whitepost lane, London, E9 5EN. A video of this event can be found below…
Ben Cowell on The Charter of the Forest: Then and Now
Henry III's Charter of the Forest was issued on 6 November 1217, as an adjunct to the reissued Great Charter of Liberties. Indeed, it was in order to differentiate the Charter of the Forest from the Charter of Liberties that the latter gained the name 'Magna Carta', being the longer of the two documents. Several of the liberties reaffirmed in the Charter of the Forest dated from the first version of Magna Carta, sealed by Henry's father King John in June 1215. The Charter of the Forest, however, dealt exclusively with the rights and liberties that the king's subjects held over land, in particular the open forests, heaths, commons and wastes that had multiple uses in the medieval economy.The Charter of the Forest therefore disclosed a customary relationship with the natural world, which by and large was extinguished in the centuries that followed as a consequence of enclosure, urbanisation and industrialisation. What lessons might we learn today from the Charter of the Forest, and the reassertion of a more communal and collaborative approach to the custodianship of our precious natural resources?Ben Cowell is Regional Director for the National Trust in the East of England, and a trustee of Our Democratic Heritage and The Heritage Alliance.
Rewilding – a performance workshop by The FLOCK/ Grow Art collective.
Re-wilding – a workshop/performance on the dynamic between the space of a city and the space of nature. Through a combination of intuitive and guided movements, this workshop will explore the inherent dynamics of the two spaces and how they are felt through the individual body as well as the body of the group. The exploration is done at a primal and intuitive level and all participants are welcome, there is no requirement of previous movement/theatre experience.
Grow Art Collective
Natasha Langridge will give a reading from an extract of her monologue – For the Love of Trees:
If I look outside my window to the left cranes and drills are in my face. I could touch the builders if I stretched out far enough. I don't. I look to my right. And down. Into the little park. A Cherry tree is just beneath me. And beneath that a bench. Where city lovers steal a kiss in the chaos of London mornings, where Moroccan elders meet their sons to light up a Tagine for lunch, where a Granny hands out the best supermarket deals of the day as birds sing of other day to day stuff. I am still writing about my lost lover. Until one day at half past three. The bulldozers thunder into the green. Men in orange jackets section the park into three. The Mayor of London logo blazes. In the space of one hour eight trees are chopped to stumps. Diggers turn the grass to rubble. A black bird sings wildly. A crane moves stealthily towards the cherry tree…
One woman's personal experience of regeneration.


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Thursday, September 29, 2016
Tired Of Name-Calling And Doom
Likewise, if you genuinely believe It's All Over if the wrong lizard wins this go-round, why are you even on the computer instead your rooftop -- or an airplane bound for Elsewhere? Seriously, it's been over; the knee of the curve from "republic" to "empire" was, in my opinion, around 1913. Empires generally last a long time; it's a smooth, gradual slide and crossing the Rubicon is really barely a bobble. Short-term, things will waver between "kinda good"and "kinda bad;" long term, there are centuries before wolves and barbarians (but I repeat myself) go howling through the empty streets of the Capitol. Preachings of Imminent Doom are risible. Small-scale doom, especially if you happen to live in the wrong neighborhood? Count on it. But it's been happening; you just didn't notice as you drove past.
And as for the assorted morons stealing campaign signs from people's yards, I'm in favor of caning and would not be too horrified at paintballs (even if it was the Worse Lizard's sign). You don't like the person somebody put up a sign for? Don't rip it down -- go home and put up two signs for the candidate you prefer!
Grow up. Put on your big-boy pants and go wave Hi to the neighbors. They vote for the wrong lizard, they have no idea of the right hues to paint a house and their groundskeeping is, frankly, inept; but they are indeed your neighbors, breathing the same air, and you're going to have to get along or move out. Standing there on the sidewalk with your thumbs in your ears going, "Nyah-nyah!" isn't a useful move.
14 comments:
Inept groundskeeping? Them's fighting words! True, but nonetheless...
- September 29, 2016 at 8:32 AM
Inept groundskeeping? Them's fighting words! True, but nonetheless...
- September 29, 2016 at 8:33 AM
- rickn8or said...
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- September 29, 2016 at 11:29 AM
- rickn8or said...
Inept groundskeeping? You're cordially invited to come over to my house and do it better then. :D
- September 29, 2016 at 11:31 AM
All that effort and the only notice I have insulted their lawn mowing skills!
- September 29, 2016 at 1:17 PM
Does this include "Cheeto Jesus"? That's funny...I don't care who y'are.
Having said that, I've always thought if you're not in lower primary school, calling other people names is an indicator that you're fresh out of valid criticisms,
- September 29, 2016 at 9:51 PM
- JayNola said...
I'm interested to hear why you say 1913. I'm probably not as versed as I should be in that pre WWI era and am curious. The government response to the Bonus Army and the actions taken under the New Deal have always seemed a bit of a turning point to me. Though thinking of what industrial response would have been available for WWII without all those dams is an interesting exercise.
- September 29, 2016 at 9:57 PM
- Roberta X said...
Income tax, the FDA, and the regrettable Woodrow Wilson.
- September 30, 2016 at 8:21 AM
- Glenn Kelley said...
Name calling is inevitable but it should at least aspire to the level of "Parties of Treason " .
Name calling must be original and for one time usage .
- September 30, 2016 at 9:59 AM
- Roberta X said...
I don't mind clever name-calling, especially if it provides insight and is not overused. Idiocy like "Obummer" and "Bushitler" doesn't pass that test.
- October 1, 2016 at 6:31 AM
- Ken said...
One can make a good case for 1913; there are plenty of indicators. Me, though, I say it went south in 1794, when what did not happen was the dumping of Alexander Hamilton's bullet-riddled corpse on the front steps of the Executive Residence with a note pinned to it reading, "Dear Gen'l Washington -- With all due respect: don't do that, sir."
- October 1, 2016 at 10:46 AM
- pigpen51 said...
I think that 1913 is valid, as far as it goes. Then again, the case could be made for several other dates, the one that comes to my mind is 1860. Things before that and after that were quite different, and the resulting change in the way that the Federal government viewed the states was quite marked.
- October 2, 2016 at 4:45 PM
- The Freeholder said...
1913? I'd go for June 21, 1788 myself, but I have a tenancy to be a purist.
- October 8, 2016 at 11:16 AM
- Kevin said...
Just another example of why I like you so much, Roberta.
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Parenting by Paul Tripp – Book Review
June 20, 2017
I have recently completed a book on parenting by Paul David Tripp titled Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family, and I give it my highest recommendation. Paul has written extensively on the gospel and other issues which I also recommend, but this latest edition on parenting takes the cake.
Now before you dismiss this topic as irrelevant depending on your stage in life, I must say the principles laid out in this book are not only applicable to parenting, but to anyone's life as a Christian. The fascinating aspect of this book, is that you can substitute almost every situation with parent for the word Christian, and still arrive at a principle of Gospel truth that can sincerely change the way you understand relationships.
With that said, this book convicted and challenged my approaches to Christian parenting despite some other titles I have read. I found the examples engaging and relevant and his writing style is easy to read. You can easily finish this book in under 2 weeks, as the chapters are concise and to the point, making reading a chapter a day extremely feasible.
Each chapter takes a Gospel principle and unpacks how parenting relates to our understanding of each. A principle that most affected me was the chapter on Mercy. "No parent gives mercy better than one who is convinced that he desperately needs it himself". This book really helped remind me of my need for mercy, and in response not only give my wayward children mercy, but others who I encounter.
This book also helped me realize I cannot save my children, only God can. I am unable to do the regeneration in my child's heart, much like I was not able to regenerate my own. This frees me to love generously, and trust in the process God has in the power of the Gospel.
While the book does use situations to illustrate a concept or point, this book is far from a how-to. Rather, learning these principles will enable growth in every situation on how to think about yourself, God, and your child. This way, the principles guide all situations and not just isolated scenarios, so the book continually delivers.
Another area I believe most parents get caught up on is Authority. There are 3 chapters on law, grace, and authority, that really helped put into perspective how I ought to communicate these truths to my two kids. I began to see a change in the way I approached my children right after chapter 1.
If you struggle with confusion, burnout, despair, failure or inability, I can not recommend Tripp's newest book enough, it will not only transform how you parent, it will transform how you relate to your Father in heaven. There is a freedom in seeing our heavenly Father love us, so we can properly love our children with passion and joy. Do not hesitate on picking up a copy! I sincerely believe I will be reaping the benefits for years to come.
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I'm a big lover of a feast. A table laden with delicious food and a meal that spans hours. What I'm not interested in is running yourself ragged to achieve it.
If you're facing cooking for a crowd and are feeling the panic rise, I promise you that you can create a wonderful spread without going crazy. This is how:
Get Prepped Ahead of Time
Absolutely everything that you can do before the big day should be done. Spread the extras over a few days and you won't be chained to the kitchen stove. Here are a few things which take the pressure off:
- Jamie Oliver's Get Ahead Gravy – this is a super easy make and incredibly delicious. It's a bit much to tackle while you're making a big meal which is exactly why you should do it in advance and freeze it ready for Christmas.
- Par-boil your potatoes – giving your potatoes a light boil and a shake in the colander before roasting gives you the fluffiest centres with crispy skins. Even better, if you let them dry out they will be on another level of goodness. Par-boil the potatoes, sit them in a colander covered by a tea towel to steam & cool and then transfer them to the fridge. Leave them uncovered and the dry fridge air will work its magic.
- Make a dessert that will happily sit in the oven over night before a last minute flourish when you're ready to serve. My Chocolate Pavlova is suitably ruinous whilst being a doddle to make.
- If you have the time the night before peeling and chopping the veg takes another arduous task off your shoulders on the big day.
- In the morning when you put the roast on the stuffing can be assembled and set aside for cooking later on.
Make a Timeline
This has always been the secret to cracking big meals for me. While it may seem a little over the top but having an idea of what needs to be done and when can keep you calm when it feels like an impossible task.
- Work backwards from serving (and add a 20 minute margin – something always takes longer than necessary).
- Figure out how long the meat needs to roast for by using the simple 25 minutes / kilogram method which I explain in detail in my roast goose recipe.
- If you're roasting meat, give it a good long rest. Not only will this let the meat relax and get super juicy but free up the oven for potatoes, stuffing and Yorkshires (depending on what you're cooking).
Choose Simple Dishes
I just can't be doing with hours spent on a range of fancy dishes. Perhaps one but if everything has you caught up in complicated directions you won't have time to breathe let alone kick back with the bubbly and enjoy the moment.
I like to add in nice side dishes or condiments to enhance the meal. My Cranberry and Rhubarb Sauce recipe is a lovely sharp note in a rich dinner. The benefit of this is that I can make them weeks in advance and simply open on the day.
If you're doing more than one meal make sure round two is a breeze with a groaning cheeseboard and some well chosen biscuits.
Above all make sure every other meal is easy to prepare. I like to make spicy butternut squash soup the day before, it's sweet, spicy, warming and you won't break a sweat over it.
Enlist Help
This one is short and sweet – don't let all of the cooking rest on your shoulders. Share it out and get everyone involved in the prep even if you do the main attraction yourself. There are no medals for breaking yourself over a pile of sprouts so please insist that hands are leant.
Relax the Schedule
Unless you're feeding very young children everyone can cope with lunch time moving a little. The bonus of a late lunch is that you can get away with the one afternoon meal.
Brunch is a wonder for bridging the gap if you're eating mid-afternoon. I favour smoked trout on Homemade English Muffins or Blueberry Pancakes for a languorous start to the day.
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The story of Christ's life depicted in the New Testament presents us with example after example of misinterpretation of scripture by both the religious leaders and lay people of His time. This misunderstanding is seen by many to be the cause of the great suffering inflicted not only upon Christ Himself, but also upon His followers. A misunderstanding of prophecy, however, is not harmful in itself. The disciples themselves did not correctly understand the prophecies referring to Christ - in many cases even after He Himself had explained their meaning to them. The problem associated with the misunderstanding of prophecy comes not from the misunderstanding itself, but from our holding to a particular interpretation in the face of fulfillment in a manner that runs counter to our interpretation (5:2)
Those, who at the time of Christ, did hold to their own interpretation, despite evidence that the prophecies were being fulfilled in other ways, crucified Him. So great was the faith they placed in their own ability to understand the words and plan of God that their own understanding became in effect their "scripture". Unknowingly, they had let pride obscure their God-given capacity to distinguish the truth. Had any of Christ's disciples blindly held to their particular pre-conceived interpretation of prophecy, that disciple also would have rejected Christ, but they didn't. They struggled to understand and accept the Will of the Heavenly Father, though it is evident from the scriptures that they were gravely shaken by what was happening in their lives. For, although they had been warned in the scriptures regarding the Coming of Christ, there was virtually no way for them to have been fully prepared for what was to come


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Undercover Mama is a strapless tank top that connects to any nursing bra, making it any shirt a Nursing Shirt . Each top comes with 2 ways to attach it to your nursing bra. One is a small rubber band type attachment and the other is a metal hook.
Designed by a mom who wanted to keep her skin "under cover", the Undercover Mama shirts are soft and stretchy made from 95% cotton and 5% spandex. It is recommended that you wash them in cold water and lay flat to dry. They also recommend that you purchase a size smaller than your normal tee shirt size. If you are in between sizes they recommend going with the smaller size. Ordering a smaller size always feels good!
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It is very easy to put this shirt on and attach it and even easier to nurse in it! I love how soft the fabric is. The fit is snug and is supposed to be. This keeps the bottom from rolling up on you. I did experience a little rolling but the length of the shirt makes it not even an issue. I tried it out with both types of attachment. I think I prefer the metal clip. Although I didn't experience any thing coming off, I did fear that the rubber band would slip off when unclasped from my bra.
I love the color choices that are available. I would have one in every color if my budget allowed it. This is something I would recommend for a nursing mom that uses a nursing bra often. I only have a couple of nursing bras that would attach at the clasp. Yes, you can use the metal hook to just attach the shirt to your bra strap. That is great if you are not nursing anymore. If you are nursing you would have to take that hook off and then adjust your bra separately. It isn't extremely inconvenient but any added step when your baby is hungry is no fun. If you have a patient baby and don't mind it then this would work with any bra!
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Viv Sluys permalinkApril 30, 2013 4:22 pm
I have one of these and, like you, would love to have one in each colour. I like how they seem slimming without being uncomfortable. They are a good length, soft and look sharp! I haven't found mine to roll up except when I wore it with a pair of yoga pants that were having their own rolling problems 😦
CassieR permalinkApril 30, 2013 5:10 pm
These are amazing!
joanna garcia permalinkMay 1, 2013 3:28 am
i have a bunch of these these are great! they are long enough and cover well!
Mackenzie permalinkMay 1, 2013 4:36 am
What a great idea! No more showing off my just-had-a-baby belly.
May 1, 2013 6:50 am
I love how these are tapered. They look really comfy. Great review!
Grace White permalinkMay 1, 2013 7:26 am
I would love one of these shirts perfect for nursing my son!
jennifer aikens permalinkMay 1, 2013 11:34 am
I am an exclusive pumper so I don't breastfeed in public but I do need to pump in public places and I think it would be extremely helpful for that.
Anna H permalinkMay 2, 2013 12:01 am
I think this are genius! I'd love to try one after baby #3 is born this summer. 🙂
Rehannon Miller permalinkMay 2, 2013 3:25 pm
Great idea I would love to try one!!!
Bekah Kuczenski permalinkMay 3, 2013 12:14 am
I ordered a couple of these because I think that they are so practical, I love that you can turn any shirt into a nursing shirt! Now I just need more colors of these 🙂
Teresa Herrera-Honores permalinkMay 3, 2013 6:14 am
A friend of mines gave me this and they are comf and great to wear underneath to not expose any skin when breastfeeding since my girls never liked me to cover them!
Melissa Stroh permalinkMay 6, 2013 11:06 am
I love that you don't feel like you're going to expose everything when trying to nurse with this shirt.
dana conrad permalinkMay 6, 2013 4:53 pm
I wanted one of these so bad, but I had a limited budget
Dani Osenbaugh permalinkMay 6, 2013 9:14 pm
Such a great idea! I hated having my back & belly exposed when I had to nurse my daughter in public & this would be perfect for when my son arrives in a couple months!
Katie Collett permalinkMay 7, 2013 12:20 pm
what a great option! keeps you from feeling so exposed, would love to try it out
Devon F permalinkMay 8, 2013 6:40 am
I've heard such great things about these tanks. Would love to try one! 🙂
Misty permalinkMay 8, 2013 8:55 am
That is so awesome and would really come in handy when nursing in public!
Andrea R permalinkMay 8, 2013 5:35 pm
Would be great for summer. I have nursing shirts, but they're obviously nursing shirts. This way, I could wear regular clothes.
Shannon G permalinkMay 8, 2013 8:00 pm
I have been DYING to try one of these! I always use a regular nursing tank, but it would be nice to get the old underwire out every once in awhile wirhough having to flash my pale flabby belly to the whole room. Not to mention, I get cold easily so an extra layer is always nice. Thanks for your review!
Shannon G permalinkMay 8, 2013 8:00 pm
Rebecca Williams permalinkMay 11, 2013 8:59 am
I'd love to wear some of my non-nursing tops with a Undercover Mama tank!
Lisa Greene permalinkMay 11, 2013 10:58 am
I am always wanting to try different nursing cloths. I havent found any that I LOVE.
michelle commesso permalinkMay 12, 2013 6:31 am
I love this tank!!
Holly permalinkMay 12, 2013 1:50 pm
I had regular nursing tanks and they didnt fit well. This sounds nice,
May 12, 2013 9:10 pm
I totally want one!
Kelly Curtis permalinkMay 13, 2013 9:35 am
I need one of these. I am breastfeeding right now and am using regular tank tops, where I have to pull almost the whole top down which is a pain.
Olivia L permalinkMay 13, 2013 9:46 pm
I have a couple of these. I love how long they are! I was worried that the little plastic loops would break, but no problems so far (6 months).
Lindsay Himmer permalinkMay 14, 2013 10:05 am
I have this in white. For the most part I really like it but I find that all my nursing bras make this tank hand down a little lower than I would like. Not really sure how this can be remedied. I wish I could have a bit more coverage.
Jen H permalinkMay 14, 2013 10:42 am
this looks great! its a shame nursing clothing is so expensive!
Claire Rheinheimer permalinkMay 14, 2013 6:18 pm
The would be awesome so I could stay a little more covered!
Samantha Lippard permalinkMay 15, 2013 1:21 pm
I want to try these when I have another baby!
Laura P permalinkMay 16, 2013 1:01 pm
I'd love to try these, they look super helpful. Love how they're long… that's a must have for me!
ivy m permalinkMay 16, 2013 2:21 pm
I would love to try one of these for when I start nursing.
Amanda permalinkMay 20, 2013 9:13 pm
I love anything that lets you nurse without showing everything you got- including those tiger stripes you have earned on your stomach! Love this and so want to try one!!!


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Tancredo's Deterrent For Terrorists With Nukes
Before Congressman Tom Tancredo of Colorado jumped into the presidential race, he was commenting about how the U.S. should threaten to bomb Mecca (holy site) if Islamic terrorists were to utilize a nuclear weapon in our homeland.
Tancredo told Fox News back in 2005, [If this happens, and if, in fact, we can prove that it was perpetrated by some fundamentalist Islamic – 'Islamo-fascist' is really I think what we should call them – then you might think about this as a threat, the retaliation on their holy sites. We are talking about a situation where our very lives are at stake, not just the life of the United States, but of Western civilization.]
Today, the presidential hopeful is standing by his previous statement… Tancredo told an Iowa audience yesterday, that if he became president, he would maintain this same position. Read more here…
What are your thoughts on Tancredo's position? For me, I happen to agree with this angle of deterrent. First, we must understand that terrorists are actively pursuing the nuclear option. We must also recognize that Islamic extremists could already be in possession of weapons of mass destruction and they're in their planning stages, waiting patiently for the green light.
So what do we do? Are we going to be like Barrack Obama and try negotiating with terrorists who wants to wipe us out? Fat chance that will work. Obama's no experience credentials will bring more harm to our country's future, some might argue it could be worse than Jimmy Carter's spineless policy. We need to take a stronger stance and when it comes to terrorists wanting to bomb our cities with a nuclear weapon, we must be cold hearted in our response. No I'm not a war-monger, but this is no time to play patty-cake with these killers. Americans must be willing to get down in the dirt and fight fire with fire.
Terrorists communicate only through violence. There's no peace talks here, they must understand that if there is any indication of a plot to kill Americans in our homeland, then we will take out their holy sites and anything in between. We are talking about a possibility of millions of Americans being killed by one weapon! Most will die from the initial blast radius, while others will suffer through a slow, drawn out death from radiation exposure. Again, that's just one weapon!
Remember 9/11? Almost the same amount of Americans died on that one day, as did the American deaths in four years with the War on Terrorism. One day, that's all they need… And we all know that the terrorists will have no problem sneaking the weapon into our country.
So the bottom line is, we must do whatever we must do to deter, prevent and intervene any possibility that would bring death and destruction to our country and our people. If it means threatening to wipe out holy sites to prevent future violence, then we do it! However, Americans must be able to stomach the fact that we might have to get a little dirty to preserve our future and freedoms.
Times have changed, our enemy has changed, so our tactics must change to thwart any desire of mass killings. Deterrent can be a vital tactic, but we have to be clear to our enemy that it's not just a threat, but a warranted reality if called upon. Remember, they only need one day to disrupt, if not destroy our future as Americans…, just one day.


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Well, it's better than walking…
Maruti 800 DX
As a used vehicle – and all of them are by now – its real competitors are not cars, not even dinky scoot-a-mobiles like the speed-limited Ligiers, Aixams and their kin that you may drive without a licence. Oh no, its biggest rivals vying for the customers' money are bicycle stores, places where you can buy junk 50cc mopeds imported from Japan, or the cashier's desk at vending places of the Budapest Transport Company, at least in Hungary. This is one of the countries in Europe where they had actually sold these cars in real showrooms in the 90's in numbers. Here, a Maruti nowadays costs less than a yearly bus or subway pass.
And in some aspects, it...erm...actually can do things like cars. For example it has five doors – or rather, four and a hatch, if you do your counting the German way. It usually has some panels welded together in a way to resemble a car's body from a distance, there's even a windshield and some other glassy stuff all around if they're not broken. And – yippee – it's got lights, a number of them possibly operating. In fact, if you can find one of these Marutis with most of its body remaining in place, it is possible to squeeze four aboard. A chic transport for the jet-set.
I grew up in Hungary in the 80's. As such, I saw thousands of Polish people coming over to Hungary with minuscule Polski-Fiat 126p's stuffed fat with anything they could sell at places called "Polish markets" at that time. Later I learned that these markets weren't uniquely Hungarian, these guys travelled as far as Gibraltar in those unbelievably noisy, dangerous and slow little things. And from a perspective where masses of Polish could look at the 126 as a real car to travel thousands of kilometres with, carrying as much stuff as a Fiat Dobló does nowadays, the Maruti 800 is a really fine car.
For example, it has three cylinders, not two and it is cooled by water not by air. The Maruti is started by an ignition key, not by pulling a cable via a lever situated between the front seats. It can do 100kph easily, even more is possible, which is about the speed where the Polski 126 runs out of steam altogether. And it doesn't consume any more fuel in turn. Compared to the Polish People's Car from the 70's and the 80's, the Maruti 800 is positively a luxury car. But this is true only compared to that and maybe against the Trabant. Bring along a 50 year-old Mini or even a Fiat Cinquecento, and you start seeing the Aston Martin and the Ferrari in them.
Nowadays you can only spot these Marutis crawling along secondary roads at 80kph – a well-maintained Polski 126p can do the same if you can find one. But at the very end of the 80's, the Maruti 800 DX was an absolute gem for masses of Hungarians looking for a replacement for their Trabants, Zaporozhetzes, Polski 126p's. It was a modern, small jewel amongst heavily outdated East-European steel ware running around on the streets. It wasn't too cheap at the time, but still, those who bought it rarely regretted forking out the money for it.
Things to know about the Maruti 800
Maruti Udyog was founded in 1981 and the company began to produce vehicles in 1983. Maruti 800's started rolling off the line in 1984, their import to Hungary embarked in 1988. It may seem a very basic car, but the Hungarian 800 DX's were quite well equipped indeed. Their most important extra was the coil-spring rear suspension with telescopic dampers. Indian versions only had rudimentary leaf springs at the rear without any damping. Apart from this these high-spec DX-versions also received door pockets and a rear windshield wiper.
At first the state-owned car distributing company called Merkur started selling Marutis to the public. Later, after the closure of that firm the Hungarian Suzuki Co took over the role, selling these cars until the turn of 1996-97. In a decade these cars turned from sought-after quality cars into the lowliest forms of motoring (in 1988, the major players on the Hungarian market were Lada Rivas, Dacia 1310's, two-stroke Trabants, Wartburgs, and rear-engined Skodas). The Maruti became the car of the poor, and it didn't help much that those late cars already had the Saint Japanese Quartz Clock on their dashboards.
Today? The traffic gives way to a homeless punk pushing a supermarket trolley less reluctantly than to a Maruti-driver. Nobody sees the car in it. Luckily it isn't an automobile from a financial aspect either. It is so cheap to insure, that you won't notice it. There's nearly no tax on it. It consumes less fuel than most motorbikes. And the parts for it are so low-priced – if you can get them – that you spend more at the supermarket at the weekend than you do when you overhaul the engine of one of these. Motoring doesn't get any cheaper than that.
It's hard to believe, however, that there are still working, licensed and taxed Marutis running around in Hungary after the best part of 20 years. Here's this specimen – a shite-grey Maruti that was made in 1991, owned by a retired teacher as a second owner for most of its life. She got it as a present from her son while still working; the car was only a few years old then. It was used for a few years by the lady when it was still in great shape. Then she retired and became a grandmother, so the little Maruti was passed to the children, then it became a sort of stop-gap vehicle in the larger family. Nowadays it spends its days being parked between the lawn mower and the grandchildren's bicycles. It only springs to action when a huge car-vacuum develops in the family. You can imagine that it is not maintained too well – to say the least.
It's a mystery how it starts each time after a long sleep. I got to drive it in an afternoon when it had already been used that morning by the original owner for a visit to the store. And she told me that it starts readily after such usage. Well...
I've had some horrible cars in my life, some of them had their starter motors completely missing, thus I always had to park on some kind of incline to be able to drive away. There had been even worse cars, ones which needed voodoo-rhymes and considerable mechanical empathy from the driver to coax them into operation. But none of them was as vicious as this – to try starting it felt like teaching a dead cat to catch live mice. Of course I knew that the 800 ccm three-cylinder engine has an old-fashioned carburettor with a manual choke. So I pulled out the lever.
But this engine needs more than a simple choke to get it stated. It would probably need a thing called a strangler. "Pull out the choke to the max and don't step on the accelerator," the owner instructed me. I left the starter motor to its work for half a minute and after a while I got some hiccups from the engine as a reward. I massaged the long pedal a little, the cylinders caught up and the engine coughed into life. Pros stay pros in the toughest of environments, I thought. Then there was another hiccup and it stalled.
"Damn it!" I thought and started the whole procedure again. A seemingly endless cranking and some coughs later the engine caught again. I left it running at high revs – "who cares about engine wear with a car like this?", I muttered a severe warning to the Maruti, so nobody could hear, "My wife had an ancient Trabant with a six-volt electric system and I could even start that in the winter. You're not smart enough to fool me!" But the Maruti knew it better.
The poor little motor was really crying in pain, so I pushed the choke lever back a notch to save its life. Dinggg, it died. You Ä®\|\|Ä®Ä!!! Lots of cranking, choke pulling and choke pushing again, but to no avail. I even tried to floor the gas without choke, thinking the fuel flooded the combustion chambers and lean mixture is needed. Nothing happened. I was being suffocated in fumes of unburnt carbohydrates, a puddle of hugely suspicious fluid was gathering under the end of the tailpipe, but the engine gave as many signs of life as a piece of Martian stone brought back to Earth.
In final despair we pushed the car out on the street with Joseph, the son of the teacher, an ex-pilot of the Maruti, also the person originally buying the car for his mom decades ago. To a small extent it is still his car, so he might also want to share the rigours of used car testing with me.
So we started shoving this heap of junk along the deserted street of this neat little town called Pilisvörösvár, a spitting distance from Budapest the capital. A few lampposts later I was already thinking that if we keep on pushing this 640-kilo car in second gear, waiting for it to start, this might become my last mission.
Finally the engine caught, started working again, but only after we had asked Joseph's mother to get in the driver's seat and do her magic. Who said grey-haired ladies are no good mechanics?
When I got behind the wheel I felt as being left alone at the control panel of the NASA space centre. I didn't have the guts to touch anything for at least five minutes. Never had I felt so much humiliated by a car, not even when I had to learn how to drive a 100 year-old Opel Torpedo in the dense afternoon traffic. As I found out from the forums, hopelessly difficult starting is a popular sport among ageing Maruti 800's, especially in wet weather. Well, India is a dry country, isn't it?
In those five minutes I had some time to get acquainted with the car at least. The pathetically booming noise of the flimsy door slamming shut was the perfect entrée to the special atmosphere, it was akin to the sound of your great-grandmother's washing basin thrown out of the second floor window and hitting the concrete. Of course the non-insulated roof panel also played a role in making this unpleasant reverberation – I looked up and all I could find from the upholstery were some glue marks with dry, disintegrating sponge falling on my head from them.
This is quite typical – Marutis don't really like sunshine. The upholstery of the roof first starts to peel off along the edges and if somebody winds down the windows at this stage, sooner or later the whole contraption falls on the heads of the occupants. This avid sun-hatred can be seen on other interior parts, too. All that is made of plastic turns chalk-white in time, and after those parts lose their resilience they simply break off at the touch of the hand. All pushing, pulling, twisting knobs and also the dashboard disintegrate with the years. A good example for this erosion is our test car's window winders. It had just one left of the four by the time of this review.
This isn't good news, because one of the best methods to make some comfort for the occupants in a Maruti is to wind down the windows. If this can't be done, the shoulders of the passengers touch, but rubbing may be a better word here. They notice this only after recognizing that the seats themselves are not much bigger than an ironing board. To add insult to injury, it is almost impossible to push the front seats back enough to accommodate a 175-centimetre person in the driver's seat. And I'm 187...
Had we been able to wind down the windows, we could have simultaneously inhaled and exhaled with Joseph, but as things were standing we had to do this alternately. But there is a gain to be had from not being able to push the front seats back enough. This way there remains some space in the second row, at least if you compare the Maruti to its direct rivals, the Polski-Fiat 126p or the Trabant 601, but it's not in the original Mini's league for sure. There is almost as much space in the second row as much as at the front. Up comes the next question – what do you do if you're taller than that?
What about the back end of the car? Of course, there is some kind of pit there if you open up the hatch. It might be able to swallow two bags of shopping from the corner store, but it is hopeless to go to the big Tesco with a car like this. The space in the rear was probably meant for having a place to keep the first-aid kit, the spare bulbs and also as a safe area for the pieces of cushion sponge that keep dribbling from the rear seat.
If one gives up this perverted need of having rear seats, some stuff can be put in the rear of the Maruti. This is when you notice that Suzuki was probably copying Volvo when they designed the original version of this car, the Alto. While Volvo estates are perpendicular and boxy to be able to swallow huge amounts of luggage in a large car, the Maruti is perpendicular and boxy to be able to swallow some amount of luggage in a dinky toy. But wonders can be done with a car like this if the owner is a daring person – in Hungarian forums you can find people who have built complete houses with the aid of their Marutis, others worked as DJ's using a car like this, bringing with them the full set of disco equipment in the rear. Well, that must have been a very small garage disco, for sure...
Back to the test car: the engine seems to be warm enough to push back the choke. There was just one hiccup when I let the clutch out in first – a good sign. We turned the stubby nose of the car towards the mountains – luckily the biggest one of these is just 1040 meters high in Hungary, and the one we had nearby was much smaller. Small mountains for a small car – a fair deal there.
I don't know how many times the five-digit odometer has turned to all-zero, but there must have been at least 200,000 of them coming in the years. Nonetheless, the little three-cylinder engine performs in an uncannily smooth style, there are no mechanical noises escaping from it whatsoever. Hats off to those designers at Suzuki! The Maruti even hinted at engine power of some sort – not much, but there's no doubt something could be felt when I pressed the accelerator a bit deeper to the floor.
The first steep incline was done away with in third (this car has only four gears). Then we arrived to a very twisty bit which was also no problem in third speed, sometimes I could even use fourth. Of course, the gearlever had a Boston-Washington travel, the joints in the linkage probably having been worn out completely (another mechanical malady that the Maruti shows quite often), but after having got the feel of the theatrical moves with which one changes speeds in a well-used Maruti, I never missed a gear.
With my hands sweating I tried the magical speed of 90kph. This shed light on another weak point of the design – this car has such bad road holding that it should be rather called road giving. The Maruti may tackle India's legendary potholes very well – I don't know – but to try to hurry this car is a near-death experience. It leans, hops, sways, its baby-trolley wheels start skidding when the next turn appears at the edge of the horizon. All the hype about these advanced Pre-Safe systems nowadays... man, Maruti Udyog invented it decades ago.
In turn, the steering is finger-light even without a servo, and to a certain extent it is precise and has some feedback, too. The whole car has this feeling of a really old jalopy. Last time I had fought so hard to keep a car moving on a curvy road was in a 1924 Ford Model T. But if you know where the (very) limited boundaries of this car's abilities are, it may be even called fun driving within them. Or, at least, exhilarating. Just keep in mind to avoid all situations where you must brake. You can't do such things with a Maruti.
Long-term Maruti owners (Yes, there are people like that!) say it really does wonders to the road holding of the car if you put the 13" wheels from a Swift on it instead of its own measly 12" ones. One reason is that you can buy much better quality rubber for wheels one size larger. The other is that with the bigger diameter the drivetrain's final ratio also becomes longer making for more relaxed cruising. And there's a third aspect, too: Maruti-wheels rot like peaches fallen to the ground at the end of August, while those from the Swift last much longer.
The engine has enough torque to take this slight modification which, according to some, enables the 800 DX to cope with the rigours of motorway usage. The ratio of the original drive train is so short in fact, that a factory-spec Maruti burns less fuel in the city than on the motorway, meaning the consumption goes up from a few notches below 5 l/100kms to a smidgen above 6. Don't expect to overtake anything but lorries and classic cars on the four-lane blacktop: top speed is just 120 kph. And that magic number cannot be reached too quickly either.
We should add one note: the car we had on test was a much-used specimen having led a tough life. It was maintained enough to carry on living, and this meant oil changes, suspension repairs when needed, but it hasn't been loved much for at least fifteen years. At the time of testing it had about a thousand rust spots, dents, its door trim was remade from the canvas of disused furniture, all rubber parts had perished long ago, the base of the seats decomposed ages earlier. It is a car that even its owners fail to understand how it could have survived the years. And from that point of view we start to see the faint magic in this little Indian eco-box.
Plus, don't forget: to buy one costs less than an average bicycle. And for some, this is the only entrance to the world of car ownership.


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They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so a video must be priceless – and there are times when a video is more convenient and effective than simple words. Ever find yourself in that kind of position? Maybe you want to guide someone through fixing a problem or you want to share your experience with another. You could do that with screenshots, but go a step further and start using screencasting tools for Windows instead.
A screencast, also known as a video screen capture, is a recording of your computer screen outputted in video format. In other words, a screencast is to a screenshot as a video is to a photo. It can include the audio sounds from your computer, or a voiceover using a microphone, or both. When a screencast is broadcasted live over the Internet How to Live Stream Your Gaming Sessions As we enter our month of gaming giveaways, it seems only appropriate that we look at the delicate art of live streaming PC and console games. Although it's difficult to understand why anyone would want... Read More , it's called a stream – that's beyond the scope of this article.
It might seem like a difficult task, but screencasting is surprisingly easy thanks to the software available. I've done my share of screencasting in the past and here are my best recommendations when you don't want to spend a cent.
Open Broadcaster Software
Open Broadcaster Software, commonly known as OBS, is the absolute best screencasting and streaming tool when it comes to free. There's just no contest here. As the name would imply, OBS is first and foremost a video streaming tool so others can view your screen in real-time. However, OBS has the option to do a "local stream," which takes your "stream" and outputs it into a video file instead. Voila, screencasted.
Features that you'll find useful in OBS:
- Add image and text overlays to your video output.
- Multiple sources for picture-in-picture (such as putting your webcam in the corner while the rest of the output sources from your screen).
- Multiple scene layouts so you can transition back and forth easily.
- API system so you can take full control of your videos with self-made plugins.
- 32-bit and 64-bit versions available.
- Open source for those of you who enjoy prodding around the workings of a program.
The sheer flexibility and feature-richness of OBS is both a blessing and a curse. For screencasting novices, the learning curve will be rather steep. OBS does provide a settings estimator which will approximate the right settings based on your computer specifications, so that will ease the process a bit. Once you've got it set up, OBS is a breeze to use.
Don't confuse CamStudio with Camtasia Studio, which is a premium screencasting program that will set you back a few hundred dollars. CamStudio is entirely free and allows you to create robust screencasts without much trouble.
Features that you'll find useful in CamStudio:
- Screencast your entire screen, a specific region of your screen, or a particular window.
- Autopan will cause the screen capture to follow your mouse.
- Cursor highlight for when you want the viewer to track your mouse.
- Capable of recording system sound and microphone.
- Screen annotations in various stylings.
For a more in-depth look at what CamStudio can do, check out Tim's CamStudio overview A Thorough Look At CamStudio As An Effective Screencasting Tool Read More . Keep in mind that there have been a few updates since his post, so you can expect to find even more in the current version of CamStudio.
Screencast-O-Matic is a quick and easy solution for casting your screen if you don't want to mess with loads of settings and setup. It's web-based so as long as you have Java installed you can begin recording your screen with a single click. If you prefer a desktop version, Screencast-O-Matic has that too and it's just as simple to use.
Features that you'll find useful in Screencast-O-Matic:
- Free video hosting for those made with Screencast-O-Matic (15-minute limit).
- Capable of recording screen OR screen and webcam, but not webcam only (Pro).
- Supports MP4, AVI, and FLV formats.
- Can publish directly to YouTube.
It's too bad that the free version is capped at 15-minute recording segments, has a small watermark, and doesn't record system audio (only microphone). For $15, you can get a 1-year Pro subscription which enables the following features:
- No recording time limit.
- Removes the watermark when publishing.
- Allows for webcam-only recording.
- Zoom and draw while recording.
- Can publish directly to Google Drive, Vimeo, and more.
Maybe I'm biased because I've been using OBS for nearly half a year already, but it is hands-down the best free screencasting tool I've ever used – even better than XSplit Use XSplit Broadcaster To Stream Yourself On The Internet Technology is always advancing. One big example of how our society is changing is the shift towards putting everything on the Internet. Diaries have been pushed out of the spotlight by blogs and social networks.... Read More , which I reviewed last year. If OBS is too much for you, CamStudio is a wonderful alternative, and if you just need a quick screen clip, Screencast-O-Matic gets the job done.
So what do you think? Know of any other free screencasting tools for Windows that I may have overlooked? I'm always on the lookout for the best Windows software The Best PC Software for Your Windows Computer Want the best PC software for your Windows computer? Our massive list collects the best and safest programs for all needs. Read More tools, so please share them in the comments!
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OctoSana's Mouth Cost Her $375,000
The entire gold digging community bowed their heads and poured one out yesterday for Mad Mel Gibson's ex-piece and the mother of his kid Oksana Grigorieva when her status changed from "gold digger" to "failed gold digger" after she filed for bankruptcy. OctoSana claimed that she's got only $10 cash in her coin purse and she's $438,000 in the hole. It was a sad day for all gold diggers and it gets worse….
In 2011, OctoSana did the dumb bitch move of all dumb bitch moves by turning down Mad Mel's offer to settle for $15 million, because she and her lawyers thought she could get more. She didn't. A judge later ruled that Mad Mel must pay her $750,000 in 5 installments until 2016. As part of the settlement deal, OctoSana promised to not let Mel Gibson's name come out of her mouth to the media. OctoSana broke that little rule when she went on Howard Stern in October.
TMZ notes that Howard brought up Mel a lot and OctoSana kept it brief, but she still answered questions about him. The full interview is here if your ears need that. Mad Mel Gibson's lawyers felt like OctoSana violated their settlement agreement and took it to the courts! The judge reviewed the interview and after Mad Mel slipped the judge a check with four zeros on it (probably), they ruled that OctoSana did violate the settlement agreement. The judge ruled that OctoSana gave up the rest of her settlement by talking to Stern about Mad Mel. Mad Mel still owed her $375,000 and now she's not going to get any of it.
I listened to Howard's interview with OctoSana again and she didn't really say anything about him directly. Howard would ask her a question about Mad Mel and she'd spit out non-direct answers like, "it's too painful to talk about," or "thank you." But she should've never went on Howard in the first place. If she couldn't resist the urge to not scratch her fame whore gene and she just had to go on Stern, she should've done what she did when Mel told her to blow him: kept her pool noodle lips shut the entire time.
So now OctoSana is as bankrupt as her lips and she won't get another cent from Mad Mel unless she takes up his offer to blow him for $5 and you know he offered her that since he still hasn't gotten a blow job in decades. The sadness of it all. I'm going to go and re-read old Elin Nordegren posts, because my soul needs a feel-good gold digger story.


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Policy Focus 88
Rethinking the Two-State Solution
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September 2008
Fifteen years after the Oslo Accords outlined a pathway to a final resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a "permanent status agreement" seems as unattainable today as it was at the time. If Israelis and Palestinians are committed to the principle of a "two-state solution" for their historic dispute, why does that objective remain so elusive?
In this Washington Institute Policy Focus, Maj. Gen. Giora Eiland, former head of Israel's National Security Council, examines the current agenda of Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations and offers the provocative assessment that a conventional two-state approach may never succeed, given the cumulative weight of the compromises required from each side. If negotiations were challenging in 2000, he argues, they will be even more difficult today, with Hamas's ascendancy in Gaza and the injection of new technology -- such as short-range rocketry -- having entered into the strategic equation. In place of a diplomatic approach that has repeatedly failed to produce peace, General Eiland offers two new proposals -- a modified "Jordanian option" and a new "regional solution" -- that could bypass the growing political and security obstacles that have impeded peacemaking for so many years.
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Giora Eiland is former head of the Israeli National Security Council, a post he held from 2004 to 2006. Previously, he served in the Israel Defense Forces for thirty-three years, heading the Strategic Planning Branch at the end of his career. He now works as a senior researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) in Tel Aviv.