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Published: February 6, 2018, 9:51 am
Tags: Olympics, Sports
How to build a good halfpipe
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — When properly prepared, a halfpipe is as much a snowboarder's canvas as the work of art itself — a 600-foot-long sculpture of smooth, icy symmetry designed to bring out each daredevil's talent and courage.
And when that halfpipe isn't made well, you end up with the sort of trouble we witnessed four years ago at the Sochi Olympics, where no snowboarder or freeskier seemed safe, and hardly any of the best riders got the chance to exhibit their best stuff.
Take American Arielle Gold. She was the defending world champion and a medal contender. But on her last practice run, her board wedged ever so slightly into a small bump toward the bottom of a mushy, misshapen Olympic halfpipe, and she went tumbling . She separated her shoulder and was out for the contest.
"That pipe was pretty bad," said Gold, who will be back at the Olympics this year on what she hopes is a better halfpipe in Pyeongchang. "Part of it, though, was I could've done more in terms of preparation, made more out of the practices we had. When we finally got to contest day, I hadn't really done much yet. It's kind of my fault, too. It's a learning experience."
Danny Davis called the Sochi halfpipe "garbage." Torah Bright, the 2010 gold medalist, said it was "brutal, and all you can kind of do is laugh." And though Shaun White wouldn't blame this, clearly the inferior pipe did not help him on the way to his fourth-place performance.
"We've all seen what winning the Olympics did for his career," said Chris Gunnarson, the president of Snow Park Tech (SPT), who spends his life making halfpipes, including those at Winter X Games, Dew Tour and the Burton U.S. Open. "It's a bummer when athletes don't have the opportunity to shine on the world's biggest stage."
Gunnarson has never reached a deal to build an Olympic halfpipe, in part because he's never come to an agreement with the IOC to provide the resources he feels are necessary to do it the right way.
He gave The Associated Press a rundown on the basics of how a pipe is constructed, and what makes the difference between a halfpipe the riders will love and one they'll fear:
Snowmaking
As much as the actual shaping of the pipe, Gunnarson insists the quality of the snow — virtually all of which is manmade — will set the tone for how good the halfpipe will be. He equates making the snow to baking a cake. "You create a mixing bowl full of snow, and you have to make sure all the batter is really, really consistent. No lumps, dry spots, heavy wet spots," Gunnarson said. Architects will use between 13 million and 15 million gallons of water to produce between 400,000 and 600,000 cubic feet of snow (That's assuming there's an earthen halfpipe-shaped substructure to build upon, as is the case at most venues). Once the wall of the 22-foot-high halfpipe is built, it's pretty much set and there's no way to make big changes. The consistency of the snow is crucial because, Gunnarson says, unlike a slopestyle course or regular downhill run, "you can never go back up and add snow once it's up on a vertical surface."
Deck Bulding
Once the snow is made, workers start layering it in to build the decks — the flat top outside the pipe where often you'll see cameramen and fans standing. They constantly measure the height from the floor to the edge of the deck. The deck needs to be 22 feet high from the bottom of the halfpipe, and keeping exact measurements is crucial because the pipe is built at a steady 18 degree pitch from top to bottom. They work the snow down the pipe using winchcats — snowcats with large steel cables attached to help move big amounts of snow on steep angles — to layer the deck.
Measuring the Wall
After the decks are made, workers lay out a rope line from the top to the bottom of the run to determine where the lip (top) of the halfpipe and the top edge of the transitions (where it starts angling off into the bottom) are going to meet. Then, they take a chainsaw and follow that rope line down and make a 2 to 3 foot cut into the wall. They fill in the crevasse they've made with snow, then start filling in the halfpipe with snow. This is where the halfpipe cutter comes in. It's a huge tractor with blades and augers and blowers attached to elliptically shaped arms that help the builders push snow around and give the halfpipe its shape.
Once the walls are built, it's a matter of dishing out the bottom of the halfpipe to make it as smooth and seamless as possible as it flows into the transitions. If there are any imperfections, this is the time to fix them. Gunnarson compares it to doing a patch on drywall at home. "You do it by hand, patch it in and it freezes and bonds itself," Gunnarson said. In the end, they'll know whether they've built a quality pipe via the feedback from the riders — and the show those riders put on.
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George Winston. Photo by Todd V. Wolfson.
If the WoodSongs Old-Time Hour succeeds in nothing as it edges closer to its 1000th broadcast this fall, it has produced what will likely be the year's most improbable but engaging double bill. On Monday evening at the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center, the weekly live music show offered a program divided equally between Grammy winning solo pianist George Winston and indie-rock songsmith Andrew Bird – two artists that navigate seemingly disparate musical trajectories.
Winston's reputation extends back to his early '80s albums for Windham Hill and the blanket genre tag of New Age. Now at 70, the Winston of today hasn't changed much – certainly not in the influences he relishes. The perception of his musicianship, though, has evolved dramatically. If your introduction to Winston's playing was his set opening performance of "Pixie," then your resulting estimation of his playing wasn't that of some stereotypically plaintive instrumentalist, an unfairly misleading tag that has dogged much of the original Windham Hall roster, but rather that of a schooled musicologist. Embracing the jovial stride of New Orleans piano pioneer James Booker, Winston tackled the tune's rich harmonics, especially within its rampant boogie woogie-esque strolls, through an exhibition of stoic stamina. The tempo never strayed, but neither did the music's unrelenting rhythm and drive.
Winston was born in Michigan, grew up in Montana, studied in Florida and has long resided in California yet his WoodSongs set suggested none of those regions. In honoring another longstanding inspiration, jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi, Winston headed back to New Orleans. On "It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown," his playing adhered to a sunny, sweet lyricism that retained Guaraldi's animated spirit but still rocked with a Southern buoyancy that echoed the Booker piece
For balance, Winston turned to a pair of immortal hits popularized by pop-soul maestro Sam Cooke – "A Change is Gonna Come" and "You Send Me." The former, the only tune featured from Winston's new "Restless Wind" album (a record he seemed almost hesitant to promote), the pianist stayed in the South, enhancing the song's gospel foundation with leisurely, efficient grace. The latter placed Winston on seven string acoustic guitar and an arrangement that essentially detuned the song's melody for a brittle, music box charm that borrowed generously from the Hawaiian slack key sound he has long championed.
Andrew Bird. Photo by Amanda Demme.
Bird's set flipped the proverbial coin altogether for a quartet of works from his fine, immodestly titled new album "My Finest Work Yet." Operating with his full five- member band, but in an exclusively acoustic setting, Bird emerged as a pop stylist of an indeterminate era. The opening "Sisyphus," for example, mirrored a tempered but topical narrative colored by one of Bird's two trademark musical voices – his own whistling.
But it was "Bloodless," which sent the song stylist to violin for the rest of the program, that cut to the heart of Bird's long-distinctive sound as well as the core of the new album's contemporary perspective. Through subtle use of looping, he conjured the effect of a string quartet that played off the piano colors of pianist Tyler Chester and Bird's long (and longing-filled) lines on violin. The groove all this played against mirrored a sense jazz and blues-informed cool that was a marked contrast to the song's storyline of political fearmongering ("They are profiting from your worry").
"Olympians" and an encore version of "Manifest" further underscored the strengths of Bird and his band. These shifted from the bandleader's clean and, at times, booming vocal leads to the efficient harmonies he created with guitarist Madison Cunningham and bassist Alan Hampton around a single microphone.
The worlds of these two stylists remained separate, though, during the program. Outside of a brief instance when Bird nodded in appreciation as he sat behind Winston during the relentless piano rolls of "Pixie," there was no interaction. The universes they traveled proved fascinating, but their passages were clearly booked separately.
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Jakob Dylan and Tom Petty in 'Echo in the Canyon.'
In the opening scene to the entertaining but short-sighted documentary "Echo in the Canyon," Jakob Dylan and Tom Petty converse over the proper pronunciation of "Rickenbacker" – as in guitar, as in the instrument that set forth an electric lexicon that ignited the folk-rock music beaming out of Laurel Canyon in Southern California over 50 years ago.
Ever the efficient debater, Petty straps on the guitar and shoots off the familiar intro to The Byrds' immortal version of "Mr. Tambourine Man," ending any further discussion on the word's proper usage. His victory complete, he then shuts the song down and slyly remarks to the camera, "You can't afford the rest."
Apparently, director Andrew Slater really couldn't. The vintage music he chronicles in "Echo in the Canyon" is rapturous but his tribute to it is woefully incomplete.
The cornerstone bands he spotlights – The Byrds, The Beach Boys, The Mamas and the Papas and Buffalo Springfield – are all worthy and essential pioneers of a movement that grew out of Laurel Canyon meshing folk tradition with rock immediacy. Likewise, and without exception, the artists interviewed from that era (David Crosby, Roger McGuinn, Michelle Phillips, Graham Nash, Stephen Stills, producer Lou Adler and even a somewhat somnambulant Brian Wilson), their British contemporaries (Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr) and the immediate successors of that era (Petty, Jackson Browne) offer insightful commentary and, more importantly, a level of still-vital enthusiasm for the resulting music.
But "Echo in the Canyon" approaches its sense of time and place with blinders on. Its omissions – most notably, Joni Mitchell and Jackie DeShannon, neither of whom are even mentioned in the film – are considerable. The Doors, Love, John Mayall – the list of the overlooked is extensive. There is also no discussion whatsoever of the world outside of Laurel Canyon and how socially and politically in flames it was. Included is Buffalo Springfield performing its protest anthem "For What It's Worth" on "The Ed Sullivan Show," but "Echo in the Canyon" doesn't approach at all what the song, and what much of the music from the slim time frame the film represents (roughly 1965-67), was actually protesting.
More disenchanting are performances and interviews overseen by Dylan with present day artists inspired by the '60s music (Regina Spektor, Beck, Cat Power, Norah Jones). The performances, especially from Dylan, are hazy and, frankly, lethargic. Only Malibu songstress Jade Castrinos offers any substantial vocal fire. The interview segments, while respectful of the era, are equally distant and lacking in any real artistic insight.
Still, the music "Echo in the Canyon" echoes with is remarkable, from the always chilling harmonies of the Mamas and the Papas' classic "California Dreamin'" to the compositional genius of the "Pet Sounds"-era Beach Boys. It is also heartening to see the film give considerable homage to The Byrds, a band whose influence extended far, far outside of Laurel Canyon to shape the musical landscape of a generation in ways that are still underappreciated to this day. Similarly, hearing McGuinn and Crosby discuss the band's innovation, as well as the dissent that led to the latter's firing, is quite intriguing.
The most mercurial parting shot from "Echo in the Canyon" – aside from the obvious fact that Petty's inclusion, filmed not long before his death in 2017, constitutes one of his final artistic statements – is studio footage of Neil Young blazing away alone on guitar during a new version of Crosby's 1966 Byrds tune "What's Happening?!?!" Not appearing, outside of vintage footage, anywhere else in the film, Young summons a wordless, electric torrent that speaks in far more succinct and scholarly terms about the lasting inspiration of the Laurel Canyon era than anything the new generation artists on hand have to say.

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Joaquim Dos Santos (Portugal, 22 de junio de 1977) es un director de televisión luso-estadounidense de series de animación, más conocido por su trabajo de dirección en Liga de la Justicia Ilimitada, Avatar: la leyenda de Aang, La leyenda de Korra y Voltron: El Defensor Legendario.

Carrera
Fue un artista de guion gráfico para la Liga de la Justicia antes de ser ascendido a codirector en la rebautizada tercera temporada del programa. Dirigió la mitad de los episodios de Liga de la Justicia Ilimitada junto con su compañero del Universo animado de DC, Dan Riba, incluyendo el episodio final "Destroyer". Se unió al equipo de Avatar: la leyenda de Aang en la mitad de la segunda temporada del programa como artista de guion gráfico, y comenzó a dirigir episodios en la tercera temporada, incluyendo las dos últimas partes del final de la serie de cuatro partes. Más tarde trabajó en la serie derivada de Avatar, La leyenda de Korra, como codirector de la primera temporada (junto con Ki Hyun Ryu) y coproductor ejecutivo de la serie en su totalidad.

Dos Santos también dirigió la miniserie G.I. Joe: Resolute, tras la cual volvió a la Warner Bros. Animation, donde dirigió dos cortometrajes de DC Showcase: The Spectre (que acompaña a la película directa a vídeo Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths) y Jonah Hex (sobre Batman: Under The Red Hood). También trabajó como productor ejecutivo y coprotagonista en la serie de animación Voltron: El Defensor Legendario con Lauren Montgomery. Actualmente está a cargo de la dirección de la serie Spider-Man: Un nuevo universo, que se estrenará el 7 de octubre de 2022.

Algunos fans lo han apodado "Doctor Pelea" por su habilidad para coreografiar secuencias de lucha y piezas de acción.

Referencias

Enlaces externos

Joaquim Dos Santos en DeviantArt
El blog de Joaquim Dos Santos
Entrevista con Joaquim Dos Santos sobre su trabajo en Avatar: La Leyenda de Aang
Más información sobre G.I. Joe: Resolute

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Now that I plan to quit my job and pursue my own business, it's time to look into how I should handle my current 401(k) account once I leave the company. As I don't have a huge 401(k) account balance, the penalty if I don't do anything will be relatively small but this doesn't mean I should neglect this. After all, managing our finances successfully means making sure that we take care of all the little things so let's explore what I can do with my 401(k).
If you are changing jobs, you can always roll the money into the 401(k) plan at the new job. This is generally a good approach if your new employer has a good fund selection. This will also make managing your assets a little easier because you will potentially have fewer accounts. In my situation however, I am going out on my own so this is not really an option.
I can elect to have the plan administrator write me a check for my entire 401(k) amount. In fact, this is the most popular option in the United States. Unfortunately, this is also the worst possible option. If I choose to cash out my 401(k) balance, not only will 20% of the entire account be deducted for tax purposes, 10% more is due as a penalty come tax time next April. I also lose all the tax deferral benefits of the amount that I already have in the account, so cashing out is actually a terrible idea.
There's always the option of leaving the 401(k) plan at my current employer. This is not a very good way of handling my 401(k) because I can never add funds to the 401(k) account. My current 401(k) plan doesn't have great investment options either, so I'm not considering this option.
Normally, this won't happen but even if the plan administrator mails me the check, I still don't need to worry as long as the check is made out to the new plan and not to me. Once I receive the check, I can just have the contact for the new plan get the funds deposited into my account.
If I forget to talk to the plan administrator about my 401(k) plan and a check for the account balance minus 20% upfront penalty is mailed to me, there is still a way to not get penalized. The government allows a 60 day window from the time I receive the check to find a new home for my 401(k) balance. I just need to be careful not to deposit the check to my own account but instead come up with the 20% penalty with my own money and add that to the new plan. As long as the ending balance of my 401(k) plan and the opening balance of the new plan is the same, the government will give me a tax credit for the 20% they withheld when the check was mailed to me.
Since I cannot change my 401(k) plan directly into a Roth IRA account, I will probably move money from my 401(k) into an traditional IRA. I will then do a Roth IRA conversion at a later date.


2009 August 18 : I'm starting a FOUNDATION!!!
Then I started thinking about the Michael J. Fox Foundation and I wish there was one for MS. I want stem cells. I'm trying to get into a study myself for MS Stem Cells and the funding got pulled... So CRAP! What do you do... I was thinking about Mr. Fox's Foundation and why there isn't one for MS. But then yet, instead of just making one for MS, why not make one for ALL stem cell potential benefit people who can't move very well or possibly at all in the future. Parkinson'x, MS, and more.
So, well, I just made saveazombie.org. I paid for it for the next 5 years. Odds are I probably just tossed my money away but, I have the tech skills to setup a forum and website and what not. If I can find someone who knows how to make a foundation work and get it off the ground, we might be able to get some of these studies going and for more than just MS.
So... I might have just tossed a bunch of money down the drain, but hey, if somehow this helps one person with something, it was all worth it... Anyone know how to get actual funding for a foundation and get something off the ground so we might actually be able to help people who need it? Otherwise, there might be more people like me who DREAM of stem cell therapy only to realize they're instead likely looking at a power-chair instead.
If you have even the weirdest, wildest idea, contact me on the main website 'email me' link or email chris at this domain (doesn't get much simpler than that).
2009 August 17 : OMG... Save me!
MY EARS!!! NO!!! MY PRECIOUS FU@#ING EARS! I sound like I'm underwater in a hurricane. I hear electronic buzzing from everything. I had good ears before but this HAS to be a failure. Sitting in my office, I can hear power supplies, the routers, printers, even the alarm clock (electric), just that little high-pitched hum electronics make that even dogs don't hear. THIS is so freaky! AND I can find the items.
2009 August 15 : More Solu-Medrol = FUBAR eyes again..
Well, it happened again, after the third day, eyes went wacko... Can't sleep. I can pee just fine now though... Go figure. But my eyes are all wacked up again. Right eye again, double/blurry vision, can't focus, etc. It's also making my stomach a real twister... Today's the last treatment thank god. Tastes like crap.
Legs and feet still numbish. I've been working on my inversion table and that seems to help some. Still not confident enough to get on the bike though. Dizzy, bla bla... Yuck... DAMN THE EYES!
Other weird thing, is my TEETH are numb... Does that make much sense? And I did find out that if you do the Solu-Medrol in say a small slushy/smoothy, then chase it with another, then wash it down with like a dozen oreos, the taste isn't quite so bad. Oreos taste like crap with it but, for some reason, it kills the aftertaste of the drug (and my wasteline)... But there ya go.
But this time no IV. A powder... But after the first two days (and the bill) I'm not sure this is the better route. First off, the IV was free (to me). The powder cost me $150 out of pocket. So if I ever have to do it again, probably IV... Heaven forbid... But the powder taste like crap coated with worse crap and a sprinkle of coal and death thrown in.


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A huge thank-you to my agent, Karen Solem, for making this fourth book for 5 Spot a reality. She's an extraordinary agent and I'm lucky to have her.
Another huge thank-you to everyone at 5 Spot/Grand Central Publishing for their tremendous support. I'm lucky to work with such talented, creative, and dedicated people in publishing. I am especially grateful to my editor, Karen Kosztolnyik, for understanding where I want to go with my stories and making sure I get there. To Elly Weisenberg, my 5 Spot publicist, and all the sales, marketing, and art department folks who always make sure I look good and my books are where they need to be. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I'd also like to acknowledge my Bellevue friends who helped my research, notably former ad exec Denise Bocezk, preschool teacher Wendy Lange, and life coach Kristiina Hiukka, for their wonderful insights, inspirations, and brainstorming. There are so many other Bellevue friends who have been here for me over the years. You know who you are. Thank you.
To fellow 5 Spot authors Liza Palmer and Megan Crane, thanks for becoming such good friends. I love talking books with you and just hanging out. I'm lucky to know you.
To my boys, Jake and Ty, thanks for understanding that Mom needs her words but loves you both dearly.
And finally, to my guy, Ty Gurney. You're my sugar and salt. You make life taste better.
Zooming into the country club parking lot, I snag a spot close to the club pool. Okay, technically it's not a spot, but there's nothing else close and I'm late.
Nathan says I run late often, and yes, sometimes I do, but not always. It's just that my schedule all summer has been ungodly. I've always been busy, but in the past year I have taken on way too much, sat on far too many committees, agreed to assist too many organizations.
The problem is, everyone needs help, and I hate inefficiency, I really do, which is how I got to be on so many committees in the first place.
I know how to get things done. I've always known how to get things done, and for me, it's relatively easy organizing functions and raising money. And as we all know, everything these days is about raising money. As well as improving the quality of life for the kids.
It really is about the kids, isn't it?
I sign in quickly at the poolhouse's front desk and wave at a passing mother—never do remember her name, though—and emerge into the late afternoon light that already streaks the pool.
Scanning the area for my girls, I tug my top over the waist of my white tennis skirt. I wish I'd showered and changed before heading to the pool, but I was afraid of being even later. It's Friday, Labor Day weekend, and my nanny hoped to leave early today to go camping with her boyfriend.
I feel bad that Annika, our Finnish nanny, didn't get to leave at three-thirty as requested (it's nearly five now), but today was hellacious. Morning Pilates, two-hour auction committee meeting, afternoon on the tennis court before quick grocery shop. Then it was a rush home to get the salmon steaks into the bourbon marinade for dinner before another rush out to pick up the girls from the club.
Pulling my sunglasses off, I spot the girls. Tori's in the baby pool, Brooke's lying on her towel on the lawn, and my eldest, ten-year-old Jemma, swims in the deep end with her friends. Annika sits in the shade near the baby pool, her purse on her lap. She's ready to go, which annoys me.
I don't like being disapproving, but I do resent being made to rush and then feel guilty. It's Labor Day weekend. She has Monday off. It's not as if she won't have three full days of vacation.
Annika spots me. I lift a hand, letting her know she can go. She leans down, kisses Tori, and, with a nod at me, leaves. Quickly.
It's Patti calling my name. I turn, spot her and a cluster of women at one of the pool's round tables, and indicate that I'll join them in just a moment. First, I have to get something cold to drink.
A few minutes later, I collapse in the poolside chair with my gin and tonic. Nice. Sliding my sunglasses on top of my head, I sip my drink appreciatively. Day's almost over. I'm almost free.


In scripture we hear God's call to respond to each other in our times of need. Bereavement and Loss can present very challenging moments in our lives that often times we cannot address ourselves. This ministry was created to offer grief support to help our parishioners after the death of a loved one.
If you have experienced the loss of a loved one , we would like to offer you a time to listen and share. Each of us is faced with loss from time to time in our lives. Each of us handle the grieving process differently but it is seldom an easy thing.


Michael has over 25 years of experience in various project and operations management roles in the oil and gas and manufacturing sectors. He has recently been tasked with establishing a CCM competence based on CM2 principles. The Team's scope includes rationalizing the existing product portfolio, integrating CM2 principles with legacy engineering and operations processes, and implementing PLM and configurator platforms.
Michael holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a CM2-C certification.


Hundreds, possibly thousands, of Hindu and Jain temples have expanded across the United States; however, not one of these temples is considered a Tirtha (pilgrimage site). Siddhayatan is the fifth Tirtha outside India, and it is located near Dallas, Texas. This is what makes Siddhayatan unique and special.
Hundreds, possibly thousands, of Hindu and Jain temples have expanded across the United States; however, not one of these temples is considered a Tirtha (pilgrimage site). Siddhayatan is the firth Tirtha outside India, and it is located near Dallas, Texas. This is what makes Siddhayatan unique and special.
Temples, according to most dictionaries, are places that worship a deity or deities. In the United States, Hindu and Jain temples are found within the city limits which makes it a practical choice to visit a temple once to several times a week to participate in poojas, discourses, and community gatherings. Temples are found everywhere throughout India, too, but those that are distinguishable, extraordinary, and historical are known as the Tirthas.
Tirthas are holy places of pilgrimage thousands flock to visit from near and far away countries every day. A pilgrimage is a long journey to a sacred place as a symbol of religious and spiritual devotion. A tirtha's significance is to uplift the consciousness of all participants by engaging them in a long walk (journey), remind them of spiritual values (symbolism), and is a place of spiritual and healing vibrations.
With hundreds to thousands of people visiting a tirth daily, a special energy is created from the pure intentions of the many seekers. Such energy can heal a person from within and without, and that is why many tirths are even considered miraculous places. Siddhayatan Tirth is the first outside of India and the first to have multiple pilgrimage sites.
Siddhayatan Tirth will be a place where miniature versions of famous tirthas of India will be constructed, thus giving visitors not only a chance to visit one tirth, but the opportunity to visit ten tirths at one time. Each tirtha will occupy at least 4 acres of land containing original soil and water from India's famous tirthas. For example, Kailash-Mansarovar, Sammedshikhar, Bahubali, Palitana, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath, and Girnarji. Such a sacred journey will take approximately 4 hours to visit all tirthas, with the opportunity to meditate and absorb the spiritual vibrations. Upon completion of the pilgrimage, visitors will have the opportunity to learn spiritual teachings directly from Acharya Shree Yogeesh, Siddhayatan's founder.
Siddhayatan is seated on 125 acres of beautiful rolling hills over an hour away from Dallas, Texas - a perfect place to host 40 acres of miniature pilgrimage sites. A temple is commonly found in the city, but pilgrimages are intended to be far from the hustle and bustle of life so that visitors can feel their stress melt away. One visitor commented, "The drive itself leaving the city starts the long and sacred journey only to be continued at Siddhayatan where peace resides." Temples and churches are found at almost every corner in the city, but there are no tirthas outside India…until now.
Do not be fooled and assume that Siddhayatan is "just another temple." Hundreds have visited Siddhayatan with such a misconception; however, as soon as they arrive and learn about the tirtha concept soon to be implemented, they come to a new realization that Siddhayatan is a revolutionary place for spiritual learning and a milestone for Indian culture and history.
Munis, Swamis, and Sadhvis have already begun to visit Siddhayatan. (See attached photo.) Now it is your turn to be a part of history, improve your life, spend quality time with your family, and learn spirituality. Visit Siddhayatan Tirth and you will never forget the transforming impact it will make on your life.
Siddhayatan's land purchase was a milestone, but after only four months, one of the structures is already being renovated into a new mandir. Soon with your help the Tirthas and Monastery for monks and nuns will be constructed.


@dieworkwear hahah that's me on up there on the right on that second photo with some boots I made a while back prior to being with Canoe Club. I don't own these cords, but I do agree with the sizing, for anyone else out there lurkin'. And yep, I much prefer them played up with a big ol beat up chore coat or something similar.
Good to know about these! I've been eyeing them for a minute.
When should we expect EG SS19 products posted? I am ready to give you my monies.
I'm hoping to get the shipment early to middle of next week! I'll post here, and in any relevant EG threads. I've got you down for a khaki bedford (think that's in the shipment, hope at least!) - anything else?
pit to pit - 21.25"
Ah, thanks! I actually grabbed the Bedford from Nepenthes. Sorry! Definitely interested in seeing what else you have. Maybe fatigues or the bengal stripe 19CBD.
@beneficialmovie i understand! it wouldn't be too untrue to say I've also purchased some EG outside of here but don't tell anyone.
@shopcanoeclub Thanks for the quick ship on my whitesville t and sugar cane western shirt! Very stoked I'll receive it here in NJ before the end of the week. You guys are awesome!
@shopcanoeclub - can you please provide measurements for the sz L in the Fiction Romance Indigo western shirt currently on sale? Hoping a L may fit me as it is labelled "slim fit"
Seems quite slim for a size L...........do these shrink at all?
Sorry, I did buy the last medium (I think). The shirt is pretty brushed and soft, so buying a slim large could work if you're a true medium. Haven't washed the shirt yet, as I'm supposed to be on a kop freeze and therefore can't smuggle this shirt home until March. Was going to say it was one of my many Japanese denim western shirts, but the paint splatter is a dead giveaway.
I hope the Canoe folks find another medium for you in the back of the stockroom. Best of luck in your search!
Was going to say it was one of my many Japanese denim western shirts, but the paint splatter is a dead giveaway.
This is the part where you pretend to paint something so you have an alibi. Maybe paint the entire outside of your house so you can justify bringing home a new Japanese shirt.
@dieworkwear Sadly, I'm a psychoanalyst in private practice; I sit in a chair all day for a living. What's more, she knows I'm not handy at all.
I also need an alibi for a suede Valstar trucker I recently kopped. And a trilogy 1957 speedmaster.
@dieworkwear I also need an alibi for a suede Valstar trucker I recently kopped. And a trilogy 1957 speedmaster.
Paint the house, then pick up a side job driving trucks and fly to the moon.
It's premoon, so you don't even have to go to the Moon. Just drive the trucks really fast.


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Can anyone please upload tables for X3:AP v3.0?
Here is a table by Recifence with godmode and unlimited weapons.
Here is my contribution for engines, rudders and cargo bay. It will load values to your ship when you open the ship info menu. You can find values to other ships by opening their info in your owned property menu. This could cause lag due to many null pointer checks but it seems necessary so best to disable after the values have been found.
Here is a grouped search pattern to find credits.
where 'credits' is the number of credits if less than 2 billion which can be found under my pilot status in the personal menu. If more than 2 billion then there will be a non zero value in the 4th argument and the way to identify number of credits would be different. This works on my system, not certain it will work on all.
Here are grouped search patterns for engine & rudder in trade window.
Here are grouped search pattern and codes for engine & rudder real output where the code is listed to the right of the trade window value.
Last edited by sbryzl on Sat Mar 11, 2017 3:37 am, edited 6 times in total.
i can ask for an update for the table? this table didnt work for me.
My table was made with the steam version and I think the other one also. Which table/s didn't work?
Hey sbryzl, AP was updated to 3.3 over the holidays, would you be able to update your trainer to that? As it doesn't seem to work for me (Steam retail version).
My older versions still work but I have a newer version here.
It uses a different injection point and I think it will work for you but if not then I will take a look at it. Let me know what specifically is wrong, for instance, whether the scripts will enable or if it crashes the game.
Thanks! I looked at that thread but didn't realise that was 3.3 - sorry about that.