text: I received this complimentary ARC from the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. All the cover love here While my rating is middle of the road, I d ask you to take my thoughts with a grain of salt, as I am NOT the target audience, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with this book I think it s a case of right book, wrong reader, mainly due to my fickle mood lately and my having read so many pirate themed YA fantasy books in the past year The writing was really well done and I have no doubt that the author is one we ll see many great things from in the years ahead Definitely recommended to those searching for of the nautical adventures that YA fantasy has to offerMany thanks to the publisher for providing my review copy. She Will ReignAs Princess Of The Island Kingdom Visidia, Amora Montara Has Spent Her Entire Life Training To Be High Animancer The Master Of Souls The Rest Of The Realm Can Choose Their Magic, But For Amora, It S Never Been A Choice To Secure Her Place As Heir To The Throne, She Must Prove Her Mastery Of The Monarchy S Dangerous Soul MagicWhen Her Demonstration Goes Awry, Amora Is Forced To Flee She Strikes A Deal With Bastian, A Mysterious Pirate He Ll Help Her Prove She S Fit To Rule, If She Ll Help Him Reclaim His Stolen MagicBut Sailing The Kingdom Holds Wonder And Peril Than Amora Anticipated A Destructive New Magic Is On The Rise, And If Amora Is To Conquer It, She Ll Need To Face Legendary Monsters, Cross Paths With Vengeful Mermaids, And Deal With A Stow Away She Never Expected Or Risk The Fate Of Visidia And Lose The Crown Forever I Am The Right Choice The Only Choice And I Will Protect My KingdomSet In A Kingdom Where Danger Lurks Beneath The Sea, Mermaids Seek Vengeance With Song, And Magic Is A Choice, Adalyn Grace S All The Stars And Teeth Is A Thrilling Fantasy For Fans Of Stephanie Garber S Caraval And Sarah J Maas S Throne Of Glass Series This is a book you re either going to really enjoy or really dislike That s because the storyline is predictable for the most part so if you don t connect to the main character and don t enjoy following her adventures then you re going to feel like reading this book is pointless.But if you re curious about Amora Montara and want to see her ascend in the world, this is going to be a lot of fun There is a lot of action and well written dialog that kept me engaged Plus, Amora is an every girl type of heroine so she was easy to connect with and understand while still keeping her three dimensionality.The last hundred pages were less entertaining than the first three hundred ones, just because what we expect to happen finally happens whereas before there was a build up going on, but there were still some surprises, too The way the romance morphed really had me hooked I love me some tension in between dangerous situations There was also a potential for something happening between the mermaid and another character I hope it will be explored in future sequels All in all this was a little transparent but definitely a good adventure in an accessible fantasy world Blog Youtube Twitter Instagram Google Bloglovin You glare Like something s wrong, and you re the only one who can fix it All the Stars and Teeth is a fascinating story about a young girl s journey to uncover the truth from the sea of lies she s been told her entire life, while discovering where she fits in this new world The world doesn t work with only your eyes, Princess There s truth in than what you can see Amora has been sheltered and told what to do her whole life under the guise of protection Sailing with Bastian is her first glimpse of freedom And while Bastian would sacrifice himself to save her, he s willing to let her succeed all on her own And importantly, he gives her space to fail We ve shared an experience only a few people will understand, and it s marked our souls The sea is a beast fearsome than even the Lusca Bastian has an alternate agenda as well as his own demons, and he needs Amora to accomplish his plan But he s also charming and witty, and very hard not to like Are you flirting with me he teases It s a bit hard to tell, considering how terrifying you are And I haven t even discussed the supporting characters that make this story even better Without even trying, they acquire a crew and together push each other to keep going Fear is part of life all that matters is what we do with it. The cover is totally giving me Hazel Wood vibes and I can t evennn Caraval Pirates everything i ve ever wantedwell, the maths never lie Adalyn Grace has delivered a phenomenal debut, filled with unexpected magic and a fiery female protagonist Readers will fall hard for this high seas adventure 5 5 stars e ARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.It s official All The Stars And Teeth is my first 5 star read of the decade I had a feeling I would love this when I first heard the synopsis, but I had no idea just how much this book would mean to me If you ve added this to your TBR s because one of your buzz words is pirates, mermaids, or sea creatures I don t think you ll be disappointed The magic in this is also unique from anything I ve personally come across without being overly complicated I didn t think it was possible to fall in love with a fictional ship, but Keel Haul is pretty remarkable and it s crew holds a piece of my heart as well The only downside to reading an early copy of this is the extra wait for book 2, but it s already on my want to read shelf and I ll be recommending book 1 to anyone who will listen in the meantime I love pirates, but have been let down with a lot of the pirate type books However, here is one that totally changed my mind I ll also add that the cover is one of my favorites of the year Amora was pretty freaking awesome I easily connected with her and what she was going through and had to face Then there were the boys I loved Bastian and Ferrick, especially Bastion, though And Vataea has my heart She was vicious and lovable at the same time The bond between the crew was one that I would want to truly be a part of.All I want in my life right now is to set sail on Keel Haul that s the ship, by the way The author put a whole unique spin on the pirate life with wonderful and vivid descriptions that had me captivated from one Now, give me all the bones and all the magic, and I m seriously excited for book 2 December 14th EditPre order links and tour information is available We re running a pre order campaign, as well, where you can get a signed bookplate and enamel pin You can also get a beautiful art print when ordered through Mysterious Galaxy CONTENT WARNINGS Now that ARCs are beginning to circulate, I also wanted to hop on here and talk about some of the content warnings in this book Skip now, if you don t want to read them Violence and Death There are 7 main forms of magic in this book One of the most commonly used ones is violent in nature, requiring blood skin bones, or other parts of the body The methods to obtain these are often violent and sometimes torturous in nature There s a blanket statement on this book for on page graphic violence, blood, and murder There are several character deaths throughout the novel One of these deaths is death by suicide.There is self injury fingernails digging into the palms to the point of blood in chapter 31There is a brief moment of animal abuse no animal death in chapter 29 Sexual Assault A character mentions past attempted sexual assault in chapter 19 Abusive Relationship There is a severely toxic relationship that portrays emotional and physical abuse gripping too tightly fingers digging into skin in chapter 29.Drinking There is on page drinking as well of mentions of alcohol throughout the novel Please read only the material you re comfortable with 3 I wrote this, so I m definitely going to go ahead and mark this as read for my goodreads challenge.I m a little biased, but this book is pretty cool and I think you ll like it More to come, soon


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the further away from the alternator housing, the greater the stress on the bearings is going to be.
Though I suppose some were offered w/o A/C stock? And that setup would be similar to this?
the further away from the alternator housing, the greater the stress on the bearings is going to be.
Though I suppose some were offered w/o A/C stock? And that setup would be similar to this?
the non-AC 16v cars, which are pretty rare, had a different bracket. Apparently no one has decided to make a replacement bracket
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The stock non AC pulley isn't much shorter then the toywagen unit,. I saw pic of AC,non AC and the toywagen pulley next to each other once, but can't find it. And like what Joel said 8v non AC set ups are hard as hell to find(let alone trying to find CE2 non AC heater controls), plus to use the stock one you have to change all the pulleys not just the alternator one and the mounting brackets. Tons of people have used this set up and I never read any complaints about them.
Starting to shop around a little for stuff to do when I do my taxes, the big thing I am looking for is new tires. For some reason the selection of 205/40/16 tires sucks now, the best option being Toyo proxy 4s, which I have owned two different versions of over the years and never really liked. So I am thinking of going to a 205/45/16 so I can get some Continental DSW's, but know how I feel about the bigger side wall.
Also going to finish upgrading my stereo system new speakers and adding a second amp. I am also going to make a few more changes to the interior, already ordered some gauge trim rings. And I also plan on tracking down a Sacex grill and a Heckleblende.
I have the DSW's on my Audi with no complaints.
They're a very good tire, but the tread design does introduce a wishy-washy feeling on turn in. They grip very well though, and perform very well in wet, dry, and even grip pretty well in snow
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I have that exact model and size tire on my Gti VR6 right now, I dig it. Much nicer ride than the 40 series tire and 17" wheel combo I had before.
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I noticed that as well. On the Audi it's not a big deal. I got them for the good traction in most conditions.
Made a appointment to the tires put on and get a alignment, Also my SWG gauge pod, water temp gauge and gauge sending unit showed up today.
Did you leave a thank you 'gift' for the UPS driver? I have to say, he went above and beyond his call of duty, that rocks!!
Next time I see him I will thank him, I swear we have had the same one the entire 9 years we lived here.
I got the new tires put on today and a alignment, so nice to have grip again! Also cleaned and repacked my rear wheel bearings.
Looks good. Do you still have the door seatbelts? I hated those in the MK2s. They always seemed to get in the way.
Yes, I do, they don't bother me. I think it is because I am tall though, I can't stand the normal seat belts in my gf's golf, there just dose not seem to be a height setting that doesn't bother me. But I spliced the wires together a long time ago so I don't have to have the seat belt plugged in, made it a pain in the ass when working on the car.
Jetta Craigslist Edition?
You know, I never did know what the CL and GL actually stood for, just that the CL was "poverty spec" and the GL "big luxury".
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Still, while continuity is great, Bilbo was about 51 when he left the Shire in the Hobbit and he was 111 when we see him at his birthday in Fellowship.
http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a168371/jackson-the-hobbit-is-not-greenlit.html"We have to deliver that [the script] to the studio. They have to read it. They have to like it. They have to agree to a budget. They have to green-light the movie, because we haven't really got a green light."
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dig in (one's) heels
To cling stubbornly to one's beliefs or wishes. Please let me tell my side of the story before you dig in your heels on this, OK? Well, I told Grace she can't go, and now she's dug in her heels as if this party is the most important thing in her life.
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dig your heels in
COMMON If you dig in your heels or dig your heels in, you refuse to do something such as change your opinions or plans. It was really the British who, by digging in their heels, prevented any last-minute deal. I begged her to come home but she dug her heels in.
dig in your heelsresist stubbornly; refuse to give in.
The image here is of a horse or other animal obstinately refusing to be led or ridden forwards. Dig in your heels is the commonest form, but dig in your toes and dig in your feet are also found.
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Getting into the tablet space -- you know, the space that Apple basically owns with the iPad -- is always a good source of company rumor, if not a good source of company revenue.
Microsoft is rumored to be the next to take a stab it, albeit with rumored partners to include Barnes & Noble and Xbox Live.
This "major announcement" from the Redmond Giant is likely to be a tablet, according to TechCrunch and its sources. Microsoft already has $300 million of its money in the Nook, after all.
U.S. & World
The invites for tech writers and bloggers went out Thursday and included no program information -- except that the program was in Los Angeles. Wait, what?
The only reason to move the thing to LA would be for production value, right? Some glitz? Which, Peter Ha speculates, rules out a preview of something like an operating system. So, ipso facto, it must be a new tablet. Right?
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Last week, thousands gathered to hear about the wonders of science and engineering from hundreds of Massachusetts organizations. Tables filled with activities lit up children's faces and intrigued their parents. For four hours, these activities took over the Cambridge Public Library and the surrounding lawn and field house.
In addition to all of the hands-on activities, students of all ages also enjoyed a robot zoo featuring water robots, rolling robots, sniffing robots and every other kind of robot in between. Stage performances featuring fanciful chemistry demonstrations, science comedy, and much more entertained visitors throughout the event.
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Many residents of Minot, North Dakota believed they were safe from flooding due to a revised flood map and either canceled their flood insurance or failed to purchase a policy. Today, only one in ten residents have flood insurance.
A New York Times article today chronicles how the number of people in Minot with flood insurance was cut in half in just a year.
Most people know this, but your standard homeowners policy doesn't cover flooding. If you want coverage, you must buy a policy from the National Flood Insurance Program.
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Weathering the winter
Date: May 15, 2000. It's a beautiful spring day, nearly 50 degrees and a wonderful break from the long winter of plowing snow, drinking hot chocolate and waiting for the first glimmer of warm weather.
Your first indications of winter's final passing mark the time for system start-up for the large irrigation systems across your grounds, campus or park. You begin by slowly opening the gate valve at the point of connection just to fill the lines. After a few seconds, you hear the rush of water continuing. Not far from where you are standing, you notice a flood of water collecting.
There is a break! Even though you blew the system out with compressed air last fall, there is a break. You shut the gate valve off and check the water meter to see if there is any movement...there is.
After getting a shovel to uncover the damage, your first look at the pipe tells the story. Long, spiraling, lengthwise cracks reveal a classic freeze break.
As any good grounds-care professional knows, proper winterization of a large irrigation system is essential to system maintenance. To avoid freeze damage, a system must be less than half-full of water when the cold weather hits. Yet in cases like the one described above, freeze problems can strike even when you follow standard procedure. Protecting your irrigation systems from the ravages of harsh winters is a matter of following good procedures and using the right equipment. Here are a few tips that may save you time and money.
Volume, not pressure Follow appropriate winterization guidelines. The key to a successful system blowout is not high pressure but a large volume of air. In a blowout, what's important is not the speed of the air, but having enough air to fill the system and push water out through the sprinkler heads. It is imperative with any medium or large system to use a compressor that can produce 100 to 150 cubic feet per minute (cfm) through the system components.
The temptation in winterization is to boost the pressure to get a better blowout. You might think, "If 150 cfm is good for blowout, isn't 100 pounds per square inch (psi) just as good?" Not at all! Valves and sprinkler heads are designed to run at water pressures between 75 and 100 psi. Air need only be sent through the system at 50 psi as long as you have enough volume.
In fact, using a high psi could cause significant system damage. When compressed air is run through a sprinkler system at 100 psi or higher, many components exceed their design tolerances. Excessive wear or failure is usually the result. The faster everything works, the more friction is produced. You risk generating enough heat to melt plastic parts. Gear drives in the sprinkler heads and plastic fittings and pipe near the point at which the compressor is attached to the piping system are especially susceptible to heat damage. To avoid this problem, be sure that your compressor has a pressure regulator set at 50 psi or slightly less.
Monitor your valves Valves react differently when operated with air than they do with water in them. Air trapped in the upper part of the diaphragm sometimes makes valves shut down a bit, not open at all or refuse to close at the end of a cycle. Performing an external bleed may be time-consuming because it involves manually opening a valve to the atmosphere, but it is the only way to guarantee that valves will be open all the way.
By directing the flow of air and water through the valve bonnet into the atmosphere, you bypass the pressure drop through the metering system that you would get with an internal bleed and you completely empty the top of the diaphragm. If you suspect that a valve is shutting down partially, it's a good idea to do an external bleed.
Next, if you have a regulating valve set to normal desired outlet pressure, it could affect blowout if the normal pressure is less than 50 psi. In this case, the valve could shut down during blowout, causing you to get less than desired air pressure. To solve this problem, set the regulating valve at maximum pressure. This step ensures that the desired amount of air was sent through the system. However, it requires that you reset the regulating valve after completing the blowout. A simpler solution might be bypassing the regulating valve altogether by opening an external bleed.
It's never a bad idea to run air through your system twice at each winterization project. The extra time will be well spent if it gets rid of excess water that could settle in your system and cause costly freeze damage.
Low head puddling Heads situated in low spots that will be at the bottom of a puddle when it rains need special attention. What often happens is that, on a warm winter day, snow melts and water collects around a sprinkler head at a low spot. The water seeps through the sprinkler head into the pipe and fills it more than half full. The temperature drops below freezing for 10 days, and the pipe freezes and breaks. Avoid this problem by installing check valves designed to prevent low-head drainage in the base of the sprinklers. This device will seal up the opening at the base of the sprinkler and prevent water from seeping through the head into the piping system. You should do this when the system is first installed, or before winterizing the first year after installation.
The right valve for the job One of the best ways to protect your large irrigation system from freeze damage is to use the appropriate valves at the primary system shut-off location. A likely cause of pipe cracks like the one described at the start of this article would be an inexpensive gate valve at the point of connection. When this valve fails, water will leak back into the system after you've completed a blowout. The water will freeze and create a long, spiraling crack in your pipe.
A better valve for a system with up to a 2-inch-diameter service would be a ball valve with a Teflon seat. This type of valve provides excellent protection against backflow at the point of connection. In a system where pipe diameter is greater than 2 inches, a butterfly valve with a Teflon seat will give reliable closure. Even though these components are expensive, the repairs they prevent would far exceed the cost of using these materials. Keep in mind that spending a little more on one key valve can mean the difference between a smooth start-up in the springtime and time-intensive, costly repairs.
As we all know, a smooth start-up is the goal of any grounds-management professional. Taking the time to perform the steps described here can increase the chances that your valves will survive the winter. And you can spend those first warm spring days letting winter memories fade rather than fixing winter's damage.
Dirk Lenie is Director of Sales and Marketing for Toro Residential and Commercial Irrigation Products (Riverside, Calif.).
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Sir Paul Maxime Nurse, FRS (born 25 January 1949) is a British biochemist. He was awarded the 2001 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Leland H. Hartwell and R. Timothy Hunt for their discoveries regarding cell cycle regulation by cyclin and cyclin dependent kinases.
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- How scientists go about their job: and it's a process, it's a question of asking questions, respecting observation, respecting experiment, having tentative explanations and then testing them.... There is a problem sometimes with how we teach science at schools. Because we sometimes teach it as if it has been chiseled in stone.
- in Charlie Rose Science Series: The Imperative of Science with Paul Nurse, President of Rockefeller University, Harold Varmus, president of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Shirley Ann Jackson, President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Bruce Alberts, Editor-In-Chief of Science and Lisa Randall of Harvard University.
Newsnight 30th March 2011Edit
- Ever since Sir Isaac Newton's times, scientists have worked in the same sort of way:
- They show a great respect for experiment and observation,
- They don't cherry pick data,
- They take a skeptical approach to what they do.
- And then scientists work together to get a consensus as to what should be believed
- And that generates very reliable knowledge and that reliable knowledge drives innovation
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Ryan Kwanten Is Back on 'True Blood' for More Shirtless Action – Hunk of the Day
We can't believe it's taken us this long to recognize Ryan Kwanten for being such a hunk, but it was probably just because he's such a clear sex icons that we thought it wasn't worth mentioning. Still, when we saw him shirtless for 'True Blood's' season 5 premiere, it was like meeting up with an old friend we haven't seen in years and we realized we've been taking Kwanten's perfect bod for granted.
His abs might not always be around when we need them. Remember all those months before season 5 got started? We felt like we were trapped in the middle of a desert with no water; except instead of water, we needed more of Kwanten's bulging biceps and his 'True Blood' Southern accent.
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"[The Memory of Blood] breathes new life into the locked-room mystery. . . . spiced with a little screwball-comedy dialogue and a touch of the occult."—The Washington Post
"Great fun."—The Seattle Times
Praise for the ingenious novels featuring the Peculiar Crimes Unit
"[Christopher] Fowler manipulates the machinery with droll wit. . . . [He's] a master of classical form."—Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review
"Fowler, like his crime-solvers, is deadpan, sly, and always unexpectedly inventive."—Entertainment Weekly
"Bryant and May are hilarious. Grumpy Old Men does CSI with a twist of Dickens!"—New York Times bestselling author Karen Marie Moning
"Eclectic, eccentric and endlessly entertaining books."—The Seattle Times
"Fowler reinvents and reinvigorates the traditional police procedural."—The Boston Globe
"Fowler has few peers when it comes to constructing ingenious . . . plots."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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I cannot believe that three whole months have come and gone since we have brought Lincoln home from the hospital. We all have been enjoying him so much!
Daddy time!
Hanging with X.
Personal space invasion with Dax:)
Some of Lincoln's favorite things to do are talking to anyone who will listen, standing up, swing, bouncy seat and little gym. He is just starting to take an interest in toys and purposefully bat at the hanging toys in the gym.
He is growing into such a big boy!
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Sunday, March 6th we had Lincoln baptized or baba-tized as Dax would say. Thanks to all family and friends who were here (and who were here in spirit) to celebrate with us.
It was truly a lovely and special day.
On a funny note, we usually go to 8:30 Mass but that Sunday we had the baptism at the 11:30 Mass. It was not our normal Sunday routine and the boys had been up a while, played and had breakfast when we told them that it was time to get dressed.
Steve: Boys, it is time to get dressed.
Dax: What?
Steve: It is time to get dressed.
Dax: What for?
Steve: Church.
Dax: Church? We have to go to Church? I thought Lincoln was getting babatized today.
Gotta love my Dax!
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What's in our shopping carts?
African Americans spend more in community stores
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NNPA With a current buying power of $1 trillion, manufacturers and marketers should be paying careful attention to the shopping patterns of African American consumers.
The latest report on black consumers, Resilient, "Receptive and Relevant: The African-American Consumer 2013 Report," illustrates how much of that spending breaks down: Our annual retail spending makes up 87 percent of the total market retail spending, while retail spending for the Total Market accounts for 70 percent. This is a narrow gap in retail spending between Blacks and the Total Market which indicates our importance as Black consumers. We shell out 30 percent more of our annual income than the Total Market as well.
So now that you have a glimpse as to where the bulk of our household income is spent, let's take a look at where that spending occurs. Annually, African Americans, make 154 shopping trips, which is eight trips more than other groups. We average, 20 trips to dollar stores, seven trips more; 15 trips to convenience/gas stores, which is two more than any other group and 15 trips to drug stores, which is one more than any other groups. Less time is spent at grocery stores, with three fewer trips. The exception to grocery store shopping, though, is with blacks who earn upwards of $100,000 annually. We also make three fewer trips to warehouse stores and two fewer trips to mass merchandisers than the Total Market. However, more upper-income blacks (73 percent) shop at warehouse clubs than non-Blacks annually.
The Centers for Disease Control has identified a phenomenon specific to some of our communities known as "food deserts" or "retail deserts." We all know you won't find some large chains in some urban areas. And, some existing grocery stores simply don't carry the freshest, most nutritious foods. This might explain the occurrences and store preferences of food shopping trips in the African-American community. As the data also shows, African Americans tend to frequent retail stores located in our communities. Consequently, there is an opportunity for expansion of both affordable, quality product variety and actual stores in our neighborhoods. In an effort to try to attack this "food desert" trend, the Whole Foods chain, plans to build a store in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.
Another retail area that's big for us is ethnic health and beauty care products – I know, no shocker there, right? We spend more than nine times more than any other demographic on Ethnic Hair and Beauty Aids. Sure, of course there are other hair care products on the shelves, but those products are not identified as ethnic, but they can lead to tremendous market growth opportunities, as blacks' hair care spending within traditional CPG retailers is underdeveloped compared to the total market. In fact, 46 percent of Black households shop at Beauty Supply Stores and have an average annual total spend of $94 on products at these stores.
Among other edible and non-edible products, the report shows that on average, African Americans also purchase more unprepared meat and frozen seafood, dry vegetables and grains, refrigerated juices and drinks (in addition to those that non-perishable and can have an extended shelf life), feminine hygiene products, fresheners and deodorizers. And, that's just a few of the categories that we tend to over-index. On the other hand, the insights show that we spend less money on the range of dairy products (milk, yogurt, etc.) on the edible side and this could be because many of us are lactose-intolerant; and categories like hair care (not to be confused with Ethnic HABA), some magazines with selected titles plus lawn and garden products round out the non-edible list.


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Miles says QB Flynn 'looks every bit ready' to take the reins
Sunday, August 05, 2007
By Jim Kleinpeter
BATON ROUGE -- What is the LSU players' reaction to being voted No. 2 in the nation by USA Today.
Friday night at the team's first meeting, there was no reaction because the subject never came up.
That's one sign that the Tigers, picked by most experts to be in the thick of the BCS title hunt, have their focus in place. They started their quest Saturday with split practices at the Charles McClendon practice facility.
"Not even a little bit," said senior defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey when asked how much the ranking was discussed. "We didn't even mention it. It's understood; that's the way it is around here.
"It's good to see us getting recognition, but we have to go out and earn it," he said.
Many questions after the camp's first practice Saturday dealt with high expectations. It's not the first time the players have heard it, either. The storm began gathering after LSU's 41-14 Sugar Bowl victory against Notre Dame.
"It's hard to ignore because it's everywhere," senior quarterback Matt Flynn said. "Everyone asks you about it. But you have to remember this team hasn't taken one snap against an opponent."
Said wide receiver Early Doucet: "We just want to grind it out, take it one day at a time. It's nice to be ranked however high we're ranked, but we're out here to play football and get better."
HALVES: As he did last season, LSU Coach Miles splits the two a-days into a morning practice with mostly veterans and an afternoon practice with freshmen and selected veterans. The team will continue that format until Wednesday, when the full squad will have its first practice in full gear. Miles lauded the work by wide receiver Brandon LaFell and defensive end Tremaine Johnson, and he said quarterback Matt Flynn "looks every bit ready to lead this team." Defensive end Ricky Jean-Francois did not practice, and Miles said he would return Monday after attending to a personal matter at home in Florida. Jean-Francois is currently academically ineligible to play. He missed the Sugar Bowl against Notre Dame and sat out spring practice for that reason.
PERRILLOUX WORKS: Sophomore quarterback Ryan Perrilloux reported and practiced in the afternoon session. It was his first work with the team since being suspended in May after being cited by Baton Rouge Police for trying to enter a gambling casino with a fake ID. Perrilloux, who was not available for interviews, went through the normal drills during the portion of practice open to the media.
Miles said Perrilloux appeared to be in good, but not great, shape after being barred from the summer workout program with the rest of the team.
"You need to be around our weight room and around (strength and conditioning coach Tommy) Moffitt to be in great shape," Miles said. "It's obvious he's not in great shape, but he's worked out pretty hard."
SLOW START: Guard Will Arnold, who has battled injuries his whole career, is off to a slow start. He was running with the second-team line while Lyle Hitt went with the first unit. Miles suggested the team take a cautious approach with him this season. Arnold has been hobbled by knee and ankle injuries, which have limited him to 23 games in three years.
"Any snaps we get will really benefit us," Miles said. "We need to do smart things with his body to make sure he can get to the game. Ideally, we'd like to say get a half or a quarter in the first game and build up as the season goes on and get full games late in the year. But I don't know exactly what we can expect."
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MANHATTAN -- Getting down to business is what most recent bachelor's graduates of Kansas State University's College of Business Administration say they are doing.
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Episode 19: Bravotv.com's Editor discusses hypoglycemia, champagne flutes, and ponchos.
In the land of Orange County, parties are never simple. Fetes are never drama-free or easy. It's never just a nice affair with cocktails and camaraderie. Instead people get wine thrown on them, or accosted for getting a nose job, or in this case, people can't wait to eat and that snacking begats World War Three. Let's make sense of the first half of Heather's name-changing shindig, shall we?
The Book of Love
We open first with Tamra, Heather, and Gretchen discussing the big engagement. The twist is that Vicki's not there. How would Vicki not want to be part of such a momentous occasion? This worries me. I don't like to see two of my favorite ladies fighting. Tamra and Vicki are the peas and carrots (or tequila and lime) of the O.C. How can they "Woo-Hoo" separately?!?
Anyway, it was incredibly adorable the way Tamra told Gretchen -- with the book and then slowly getting around to the engagement photo. Between her and Eddie there's such a flair for pageantry. No wonder they love each other. They finally have someone to tell things to using only complicated props and charming charades. There's no reason to do anything if you can't do it with elaborate spectacle.
Party People
Next we see Alexis donning a fur vest for a drink with Sarah Winchester. Alexis vents about the Costa Rica situation and wonders why she should listen to the other ladies at all. She's polled her friends and they think she's not phony whatsoever. But all those accusations aside, she's most upset that Gretchen didn't jump in to help her the night of the intervention, and she's waiting for her to apologize. . .
Anyway, Alexis is less than amped to see the women at Heather's name changing party, and thusly she decides to bring Sarah as her plus one. Considering how well Sarah got along with everyone at the bowling alley, this should go swimmingly, right?
Champagne Wishes
Before we discuss the drama of the party, let's focus on the splendor of a Dubrow affair. They are literally giving out diamonds (OK one diamond and many CZs, but still). Plus that view. Geesh! And for a party like that, what else can you wear but a fur? Which is why Brooks bought Vicki one. Vicki believes this should shut down the Brooks haters -- though I imagine that the cross-section of Brooks haters and animal rights activist might still have something to say. Surely the fur won't squash her brewing beef with Tamra. Apparently Vicki told Tamra that she thought her relationship with Eddie was moving too fast and Tamra is a bit dubious of that assessment considering her relationship with Brooks. We'll see if the fur is enough to smooth things over -- perhaps it's warm, wooly goodness will create goodwill between the two.
Besides that ball of wax, there's also all the simmering Costa Rican tension. Alexis continues to ponder what the other ladies can say to her -- besides "I'm sorry." -- while Terry wonders if he'll be approached for a chat.
But as people start arriving, things seem calm. Despite Heather's negative feelings towards Sarah's outfit and Jim's lack of attendance, people are getting along relatively OK. Everyone's wearing fur and telling people if Brooks bought it. Monogrammed glasses are clinking. Sarah has all the balls from the kitchen she could eat.
And then Jeana arrives. Hopefully this will go better than the last time she saw her former 'Wives, but at least if not Kara is prepared.
The raincoat does get Tamra's attention, and she grabs Kara for a little chat. Tamra's supremely emotional and seems spurned by the way everything happened. And then it all works out! The two of them manage to come to some sort of consensus and there's hugging and crying and before you know it the ladies make peace -- ending one of the more salacious rivalries we've had in Orange County history. Hoorah! This name changing party seems perfect so far.
And then there's this. . .it seems in a fit of hunger/low-blood sugar Sarah decided to just take a nibble off of Heather's cake. . .
This fight to me is one of the most sublime in Housewives history. It's over a cake people! Yet it quickly escalates into quotes like the following:
Tamra: And I'm the one from the trailer park?
Terry: That's sort of not cool.
Vicki: It's not a sugar problem you have, it's an alcohol problem. Stop drinking!
Heather: Is your sugar problem wrapped in a rudeness problem?
Alexis is aghast that it becomes such a brawl so quickly. She knows what Sarah did was wrong, but, perhaps seeing shades of Costa Rica, decides to try to defend her. And that doesn't go exactly fantastically either.
No amount of Oreos produced by Heather Dubrow could get the conversation back on track. We'll have to wait until next week to see if Sarah is ejected, or if someone just gives her insulin and the whole situation works out. We'll also be treated to even more drama next week -- including the fight you didn't see coming Vicki and Tamra.
Until then, leave your thoughts in the comment. Was it so bad that Sarah broke that piece off the cake? Who do you think won the champagne toast diamond? Did you think that Slade looked a little Sprockets like in his turtleneck? Tell me.


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Forecasters still expect rain to develop tonight, and for Saturday to dawn with cold, rainy conditions before the sun returns at midday.
But no matter how bad our weather seems tonight and Saturday morning, we're catching a break.
The low pressure system forecast to form off the Carolinas and move up the East Coast is predicted to bring heavy snow -- yes, heavy snow -- to parts of the Mid Atlantic and Northeast.
It's only Oct. 28, for crying out loud! It's too early for this.
Sure, the record books show a number of late-October storms along the East Coast, but it's been several decades since anything like this happened.
Several cities in a path from northern Virginia to New England are forecast to get between 6 and 10 inches of snow, and an inch or two is expected to accumulate on grassy areas even in major cities like Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and Boston.
Places in line for the really heavy snow include Frederick, Md.; Scranton, Pa.; and Hartford. This will be a heavy wet snow, accompanied by strong winds. In fact, a high wind watch is posted for Boston, where gust of 50 to 60 mph are possible Sunday. So the combination of wet snow and high winds will create a threat of downed trees and widespread power outages.
Like I said ... we're getting off easy this time.
The big picture responsible for this storm is the same old story ... a trough over the eastern United States. That trough is the reason why tropical storms were steered away from the U.S. mainland this summer, and it was a big player in our weather during the first two months last winter.
The trough creates a steering current that brings cold air into the East, and storms tend to form on the edge of the trough path, along the coast.
It ought to be interesting to check out the field conditions Saturday for a couple of college football games, like Fordham-Army, where a foot of snow is expected; and West Virginia-Rutgers, where it will be rain, but with 35 mph winds.
Friday, October 28, 2011
It's too early for THIS!
Forecasters still expect rain to develop tonight, and for Saturday to dawn with cold, rainy conditions before the sun returns at midday.
Monday, October 17, 2011
A tropical storm, perhaps
A low pressure system centered near the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico could become a tropical storm today and almost certainly will bring very wet, raw weather to parts of the U.S. East Coast this week.
Meteorologists think the system eventually will merge with a strong cold front expected to cross the eastern United States late Tuesday and Wednesday, but the timing of any merger is still uncertain.
Any link-up between the tropical low and the cold front apparently won't happen until after the front has moved east of the Charlotte area, so it will be the coastal Carolinas -- not the Piedmont -- that feels the brunt of the rain.
On Monday morning, the National Hurricane Center said it still had not found and closed circulation in the low. The Hurricane Center is sending a reconnaissance jet into the storm this afternoon, however, and that could change things. Buoys and reporting stations in northeast Mexico, western Cuba, and the Florida Keys were reporting heavy rain and gusty winds Monday morning.
The best guess for this system (which would be named Rina, if it were to develop into a tropical storm):
It would form in the northeast Gulf of Mexico, then make landfall late Tuesday or Wednesday morning on Florida's Gulf coast, perhaps near Tampa. Top sustained winds are expected to be in the range of 50 or 60 mph. After that, Rina would cross Florida and then head up the East Coast, bringing several inches of rain and gusty winds to coastal Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware.
Eventually, the storm would move up the Mid-Atlantic and New England coasts.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Great weekend ... then some crazy changes!
We're in store for a near-perfect weekend of weather in the Charlotte region and across the Carolinas.
But we'd better enjoy it, because next week looks to be full of some wild swings ... some sun, some storms, some summer, some late fall.
High pressure will take care of things nicely through Sunday.
Windy conditions could cause some problems for boaters today, but forecasters expect the stiff west breeze to abate this evening. The rest of the weekend is predicted to be calm.
Skies will be clear through the weekend, and with low humidity levels, the visibility will be great. That means sunshine during the day, deep blue skies, and a bright moon and stars at night. High temperatures are forecast to reach the low or mid 70s today and Saturday, and then the upper 70s Sunday.
Here's what to expect this weekend:
Tonight -- high school football and the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at the speedway: Temperatures will be in the mid 60s at 7:30 p.m., dropping to the upper 50s by the end of the games and race.
Saturday morning (soccer, golf, tennis, festivals, whatever): Look for temperatures in the upper 40s at daybreak, climbing rapidly through the 50s and 60s. It'll be near 65 degrees by noon. Clear skies.
Saturday afternoon college football and other activities: Temperatures in the low 70s and full sunshine.
Saturday night's Bank of America 500: It could get a bit chilly. Look for temperatures around 62 to 64 degrees at 7:30 p.m., falling into the low to mid 50s by the end of the race.
Sunday: It'll be the coolest morning of the weekend, with temperatures in the low to mid 40s at daybreak. But there'll be a quick rebound, with highs soaring to the upper 70s in the afternoon.
Now ... about next week ...
Get ready for the following ...
A taste of summer: Monday could turn out to be the warmest day in weeks. Skies will be partly to mostly sunny, and highs will be at least 80 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Accu-Weather, the Pennsylvania-based private company, is forecasting highs possibly approaching the record high of 85.
Stormy weather? A strong cold front will cross the area late Tuesday or Wednesday, and the computer models are touting the development of low pressure somewhere in the Carolinas. That raises the spectre of a severe weather outbreak on the southeast side of the low. Forecasters will be watching this over the weekend.
Adios, warm weather! Some really chilly conditions will spread into the Carolinas late next week. This is seven days out, so things could change a lot by then. But if everything pans out, we could be looking at highs in the upper 50s and low 60s next weekend.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Six weeks later, the clean-up continues
Hurricane Irene has disappeared from the headlines, but more than six weeks after the storm battered the eastern third of North Carolina, the damage can still be seen in some places.
Some amazing work by engineers and crews allowed for the reopening of washed-out N.C. 12 at the southern end of the Outer Banks earlier this week, but the N.C. Department of Transportation says its crews still have a lot of clean-up ahead.
I talked last week to someone who has been in mainland Hyde and Craven counties in the past 10 days, and he told me that downed trees, limbs and other debris are still a common sight.
The DOT's crews have been working long hours since late August to clean the mess, and they've picked up 55,000 tons of trees and limbs since then.
The clean-up is finished or nearly complete in eight counties, but it will be several more weeks before the trees and other debris are hauled away in 28 other counties heavily affected by the hurricane.
The N.C. 12 repairs involved around-the-clock work. Three breaches were repaired between Oregon Inlet and Rodanthe, but the most amazing job was the speedy installation of a modular bridge at the worst hurricane breech, about six miles south of Oregon Inlet. The bridge is narrow, and the speed limit is 25 mph. But engineers say it is sturdy enough to absorb a pounding from winter nor'easters until something permanent can be designed.
And while we're speaking of clean-up ... one of my sons was in Lee County about two weeks ago and said the damage is still visible from the killer tornadoes that roared through Sanford (and many other places in eastern North Carolina) on April 16.
It will be years before Nature is able to repair the damage caused by those mid-April storms.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Sorry! Rain doesn't show up
One of these days, I'll learn my lesson about precipitation totals.
Yet again, a low pressure system has failed to deliver the rainfall predicted by most (but not all) computer models, and I believed the wrong computer forecasts.
While rainfall has been widespread across the Charlotte region today, it has been mostly light. The National Weather Service was forecasting at midday Monday that between 1 and 2 inches would fall in the Charlotte area today and tonight.
But the low pressure system that dumped 10 inches of rain on parts of Florida never got its act together as it moved northward. Much of the rainfall evaporated as it encountered the very dry air in place across the Piedmont for the past week or so, and by early afternoon Tuesday, about one-third of an inch has fallen at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport.
That's about the same total on my home rain gauge.
It's a far cry from 1 to 2 inches.
Faulty precipitation totals are a nuisance, and they're more of a problem in the winter, when forecasters are trying to predict how much ice or snow will fall. Often, thunderstorms erupt along the Gulf Coast and rob the moisture from the Carolinas and Georgia. That wasn't the case this time. Instead, low pressure never really strengthened like it was forecast to do.
I'm a big believer in patterns and trends, and clearly the pattern now is for dry weather. Another low pressure system is forecast to cross the area Thursday, accompanying a weak cold front. The computers are indicating showers and thunderstorms will break out.
But if you're relying on rain Thursday to water your newly seeded and fertilized lawn, I'd remember what happened today.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Dry spell is about to end
Low pressure moving northward from the Gulf of Mexico and Florida will put an end to the nearly two-week string of dry days in the Charlotte region.
Rain will move into the area this evening or overnight, and it will continue intermittently until Wednesday morning. By the time the last showers have pushed northeast of the region sometime later Wednesday, much of the area could get 1.5 or even 2 inches of rain.
The low pressure system is being fed by tropical moisture, and it will bring breezy conditions to the Charlotte region Tuesday. Temperatures probably will fall from the mid 60s in the morning, dropping to near 60 degrees for much of the day.
In short, we're looking at a raw day.
There won't be a worry about severe weather, however -- this will be what meteorologists call a "stratiform" rain event. That's a nice way of saying low clouds and a mostly steady rainfall.
Flooding isn't likely, either, because the precipitation will be spread over a 36-hour period. Besides, it has been very dry in the area since late September.
Once the rain departs later Wednesday, we're looking at dry and mild weather for the end of the week.


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For Some Online Deals in India, Warranties Won't Work
As online retailing blossoms into a multi-billion dollar business in India, some of the best deals on cell phones and computers may come with a hidden cost: their warranties may not be valid here.
Electronics manufacturers say consumers have to be careful when buying a phone, computer or tablet from unofficial vendors.
Even if the tech toy is brand new and not counterfeit, the manufacturer's service guarantees may not apply if it was brought in on the grey market from outside of India.
Some people and companies selling discounted products on line are bringing electronics into India from other countries which carry warranties that only apply in the original country.
Lenovo India Private Ltd., the Indian unit of China's Lenovo Group, said some of its products have warranties that are specific to the country from where they were originally purchased. In some cases even the international warranty on certain products may not apply in India, a spokeswoman for Lenovo India said.
"It has come to our notice that some of the online stores and marketplaces are selling Lenovo products at heavily discounted prices," said Shailendra Katyal, head of Lenovo's consumer business, in a statement last month. "Our observation is that these may not be Lenovo authorized resellers."
Handset maker Blackberry Ltd. said its regular warranty does not apply on phones bought in other countries. Warranties are also not applicable if the devices have been tampered with, a spokesman for Blackberry in India said.
South Korea's Samsung Electronics said its products--whether bought online or offline--are only covered if they were distributed by Samsung India Electronics Ltd. through its official vendors.
Online sales account for barely 0.2% of India's $470 billion retail market, according to retail industry consultants Technopak Advisors.
But the number of people buying online is growing. Mumbai-based ratings firm Crisil Ltd. expects online sales to triple in the next three years.
Still smart consumers in India are being careful. Consultant Smita Philip recently bought a Galaxy S 4 smartphone from a Samsung Electronics Co. store in Delhi, even though she could have bought the same one online for a lower price.
Ms. Philip paid 31,500 rupees ($508) for the phone, which was available on a local ecommerce portal for 29,500 rupees.
Ms. Philip normally prefers to shop online, and would have jumped at the deal, but warnings from manufacturers made her think twice. She bought the phone in February from a store to make sure it has a manufacturer warranty.
"What if there is some issue with warranty if I pick it up from these portals?" asked Ms. Philip.
Online retailers Snapdeal, Flipkart and Amazon.in all said that the products they sell are genuine and covered by company warranties.
Snapdeal is an online marketplace where authorized sellers list their products, a Snapdeal spokeswoman said in an emailed statement.
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) Dayton held Northern Illinois to five points in the first half en route to a 60-43 victory on Saturday.
The five points were the fewest scored in a first half since Notre Dame limited California to five on Nov. 26, 2010. The fewest points scored in a half in the shot clock era is four by Savannah State vs. Kansas on Jan. 7, 2008.
Northern Illinois (1-5) went 16:02 without a point the opening half. The Huskies were 2-of-19 shooting and 1 for 6 from the foul line. During the scoring drought, the Flyers scored 19 points for a 24-2 lead before Travon Baker made a free-throw then hit a jumper to make it 26-5 with 2:29 remaining in the half.
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Hot off the heels of its Surface tablet announcement is word that Microsoft is thinking about building its own flagship Windows Phone 8 smartphone to directly compete against the iPhones and Androids out there.
Up until now, Microsoft has licensed its Windows Phone OS out to phone makers who would build the hardware. Aside from its partnership with Nokia and its Lumia smartphones, Windows Phone 7 has been a huge flop. It's a well-designed OS, but it just has no pull to it.
But now with Microsoft joining the hardware game with the Surface tablet, it makes sense for Microsoft to consider building a Windows Phone 8 smartphone that marries software and hardware to create one super phone.
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According to Nomura analyst Rick Sherlund who has followed Microsoft for years:
"Our industry sources tell us that Microsoft may be working with a contract manufacturer to develop their own handset for Windows Phone 8," wrote Nomura analyst Rick Sherlund in a note to clients on Thursday.
"It is unclear to us whether this would be a reference platform or whether this may be a go-to market Microsoft-branded handset," wrote Sherlund, who covered Microsoft for Goldman Sachs when the bank brought Microsoft public in 1986.
The timing couldn't be better. Microsoft's hardware partners have repeatedly failed to showcase why Windows Phone is special; why anybody should pick it over iOS or Android. It's time the Redmond-based company takes the lead.
We've highlighted the best of Windows Phone 8 from yesterday's announcement and from the sound of it, Microsoft's next OS seems to be ready to party with the big boys.
Of course, we've all been duped by rumors before, and again, Nokia is the frontrunner and unofficial face of Windows Phone hardware. Why would Microsoft jeopardize its partnerships? Perhaps, for the same reason why it's building its own tablet: to show everybody else how a proper mobile Windows device should be done.
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Hawaii's Most Endangered Historic Sites
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In an effort to preserve Hawaii's unique heritage, HONOLULU Magazine, the Historic Hawaii Foundation and the State Historic Preservation Division have assembled this annual list of some of the state's most endangered places. This year's nominations highlight ancient landmarks—pre-Western-contact petroglyphs, the remnants of a prehistoric fishing community—and modern sites, such as the dozens of historic buildings, bridges and communities in the path of Oahu's planned rail transit project. The sites are endangered for various reasons—some suffer from neglect, others from development, while a few are threatened by environmental factors. All of them represent important chapters in Hawaii's rich past, and contribute to our sense of place and who we are as a community.
Making the list does not guarantee protection or preservation; rather, our goal is to raise awareness of the sites' vulnerability and inspire community dialogue. In the following pages, you'll find this year's most endangered historic sites, the stories behind what's threatening them and what can be done to protect them. You'll also discover updates on last year's endangered sites, including the IBM building, Fort Kamehameha and the auwai of Nuuanu Valley.
Alekoko Pond (Nawiliwili, Kauai)
What is it?
Located adjacent to Huleia National Wildlife Refuge on Kauai, Alekoko Pond, also known as Menehune Fishpond, is thought to have been built approximately 580 years ago. Legend has it that the Menehune built the fishpond overnight, meticulously assembling the 900-yard lava-rock wall that bisects a bend in Huleia Stream. The wall, which is about 5 feet high and 2 feet wide in some places, was designed to allow larval fish in while keeping adult fish from escaping, providing food for the local community, and making the pond one of the best remaining examples of ancient Hawaiian aquaculture.
What threatens it?
Alekoko, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, has fallen victim to both nature and neglect. Red mangrove trees, an invasive species, have set down branching roots along the wall, pushing rocks into the pond. Sediment from the adjacent stream is also an issue. "Little by little, every winter, with the floods, the Alekoko is filling up with soil and no one is removing it," says Department of Land and Natural Resources aquatic biologist Donald Heacock, who is also the co-founder of the Nāwiliwili Bay Watershed Council and the owner of the property next door to Alekoko Pond. If Alekoko is not properly maintained, says Heacock, it will disappear in 30 to 40 years as a result of eutrophication, a natural process that occurs when aging lakes or ponds gradually build up concentrations of plant nutrients, which, in increased amounts, speed up plant growth and kill off the pond's animal life.
What can be done?
The Okada family of Honolulu's Okada Trucking Co. owns the 102-acre parcel on which Alekoko Pond is located. The family attempted to sell the property for $12 million in 2005, but had no takers. The property is not currently for sale, and the Okadas have not publicly indicated what they intend to do with the estate.
Several community groups, including Heacock's Nāwiliwili Bay Watershed Council, are interested in preserving Alekoko. "Nāwiliwili [Bay Watershed Council] has drafted a letter to the owner to look into leasing the pond in order to restore it," he says.
Alekoko is also on Kauai Public Land Trust's radar. "We hope to begin looking at it seriously next year," says executive director Jennifer Luck, who would like the trust to acquire the property, but feels, given the current economic climate, a conservation partnership with the Okadas is more likely. "As far as what's best for the property," says Luck, "it would be ideal to get outright ownership. But we'll be reaching out to the landowners to see if they're willing to sell or entertain the idea of a conservation project. [The Okadas] would receive a lot of tax benefits, and it would make it easier on the community and the Land Trust."
The 33 historic structures in the path of Honolulu's Rapid Transit Project (Kapolei to Kakaako, Oahu)
What is it?
The 20-mile elevated rail line will connect West Oahu with downtown Honolulu and Ala Moana Center once it's completed in 2019. The Historic Hawaii Foundation (HHF) has identified 33 historic sites between Ewa and Kakaako that will be impacted, with potential outcomes ranging from demolition to being transformed into a rail station. These sites include the Aloha Chapel, designed by renowned architect Vladimir Ossipoff; CINCPAC, the headquarters for the Commander in Chief, Pacific Command; and the Dillingham Transportation Building.
What threatens it?
Given the scale of the project, Honolulu's rail transit system will profoundly alter the face of the communities through which it passes. "Although the Historic Hawaii Foundation supports improved transportation options for Honolulu," says executive director Kiersten Faulkner, "we remain concerned that the proposed system will have negative impacts on dozens of historic sites along the route. The adverse effects on over 30 historic properties, including at least three historic districts, will fundamentally change the cultural landscape of Oahu and forever diminish the civic experience in Honolulu's historic areas."


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Freehand Profit, an artist/illustrator/designer based in Los Angeles, used two Nike "Boba Fett" shoes to make a very creative Boba Fett helmet.
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I had given up finding pairs of the 'Boba Fett' Nike SB Dunk HIs from 2008- it seemed like no one was selling them. I assumed no one in their right mind would give up such a great piece of SB Gold... then a pair appeared... and at a price I didn't even flinch at. I realized with all the hype and the market flooded with newbies after 'nothing but HEAT', some folks gave up selling shoes that weren't South Beach Lebrons, Tiffany SBs or Jordan Retros. I was lucky and ecstatic to find 4 pairs from great folks all across the country - some by trade some by cold cash money. I set 2 aside for the mask, and a wishful thinking 2 for me. Anytime I start a big project like the Stormtrooper or Boba Fett helmets I know I'll need more material than a "standard" sneaker gas mask. I aim to do each piece with as few pairs as possible to avoid waste, for the Boba Fett helmet it could've been done with just 2 pairs. I saw more potential in sacrificing a 3rd pair for the sake of certain design elements in the finished piece. Very happy with the results, and just as happy with a single pair in my rotation.
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Torchbearer Akosua Scantlebury holds the Olympic flame on the Royal barge Gloriana as it makes it way down the River Thames towards Richmond Bridge on July 27, 2012 in London, England.
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Crowds enter the water to watch the Queen's rowbarge Gloriana carry the Olympic flame along the river Thames from Hampton Court to City Hall on July 27, 2012 in London.
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The royal barge Gloriana carries the Olympic flame burning in a cauldron as it makes its way down the River Thames towards Richmond Bridge during the final day of the Olympic torch relay in London, July 27, 2012.
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People run from one side of Westminster bridge to the other to watch the royal barge carry the Olympic flame along the river Thames on July 27, 2012.
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Olympic torch bearer Amber Charles holds the Olympic flame on a floating pontoon in front of Tower Bridge in London on July 27, 2012, at the end of the torch's river journey.
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Torch bearers laugh on board the Gloriana as it navigates away from a set of giant Olympic rings mounted on a barge floating on the River Thames on July 27, 2012.
The Olympic torch is set to makes its grand entrance at tonight's opening ceremony celebration after a 70-day journey and racking up about 8,000 miles throughout its tour. NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports.
The Olympic flame is making its way down the River Thames on the final day of its journey around the United Kingdom before arriving in the Olympic Stadium tonight for the Games' opening ceremony. See more pictures of the torch relay in our slideshow:
Lit by the sun's rays in Greece, the Olympic torch takes a 70-day, 8,000 mile trip to London for the 2012 summer games.