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Q: How to reduce jre size for bundling with an application ? I want to reduce size of jre. Already I have exclude some files from jre which are given bellow.
bin\java.exe
bin\javaw.exe
bin\javaws.exe
bin\javacpl.exe
bin\jucheck.exe
bin\dtplugin
bin\jabswitch.exe
bin\java_crw_demo.dll
bin\JavaAccessBridge-32.dll
bin\JavaAccessBridge.dll
bin\JAWTAccessBridge-32.dll
bin\JAWTAccessBridge.dll
bin\WindowsAccessBridge-32.dll
bin\WindowsAccessBridge.dll
bin\wsdetect.dll
bin\dtplugin\*
bin\plugin2\*
bin\deploy.dll
bin\jfr.dll
bin\javacpl.cpl
lib\deploy.jar
lib\plugin.jar
lib\deploy\*
lib/jfxswt.jar
bin\decora-sse.dll
bin\fxplugins.dll
bin\glass.dll
bin\glib-lite.dll
bin\gstreamer-lite.dll
bin\javafx-font.dll
bin\javafx_font_t2k.dll
bin\javafx-iio.dll
bin\jfxmedia.dll
bin\jfxwebkit.dll
bin\prism_common.dll
bin\prism-d3d.dll
bin\prism_es2.dll
bin\prism_sw.dll

After excluding this files it's size is 107 mb. But I need to make jre size within 60 mb or 70 mb for my application, Main part of my application are also given bellow.
import org.eclipse.jetty.server.Server;
import org.eclipse.jetty.servlet.ServletHandler;

public static void main(String[] args) {
    try {
        //LOGGER.info("Application started");
        Server server = new Server(8680);

        //LOGGER.info("Application started1");
        ServletHandler servletHandler = new ServletHandler();
        server.setHandler(servletHandler);

        //LOGGER.info("Application started2");
        servletHandler.addServletWithMapping(HelloServlet.class, "/");

        server.start();
        server.join();
    } catch (Exception ex) {

        LOGGER.info(" " + ex.getLocalizedMessage());
    }

}

Default jre size is 170 mb. But I need just 60 mb or 70 mb size of jre for this application.
Now what can I do to make size of jre is 60 mb or 70 mb.

A: If you're not using Javafx then it'd help to delete the "bin\jfxwebkit.dll" file as it's more than 50 MBs.


In 1974, Mel Brooks's film Blazing Saddles was released, becoming an instant classic of both the comedy and Western genres. Its unconventional humor, inventive story line, and incorporation of contemporary issues in a historical setting have placed it toward the top of the American Film Institute (AFI)'s list of best comedies, and it has been preserved by the Library of Congress for historical significance. A Million Ways to Die in the West, Seth MacFarlane's new comedy Western, is not Blazing Saddles.
A Million Ways to Die in the West follows the trials of Albert (MacFarlane), a dorky sheep farmer who has just been dumped by his beautiful but rather shallow girlfriend Louise (Amanda Seyfried). As he contemplates leaving the West and its million ways of dying, the area's most dangerous outlaw (Liam Neeson) and his wife Anna (Charlize Theron) come to town. When Albert saves Anna's life during a bar fight, they bond over their mutual hatred of living on the frontier. Anna agrees to help Albert win Louise back. If this synopsis seems a little bland, it's because this isn't the sort of movie you go see for the plot. Outside of the jokes and physical comedy, the actual story line and dialogue were so painfully cliché that I couldn't help but wince.
MacFarlane, who wrote, directed, and stars in the film, is known for his wacky, often politically-incorrect jokes that will either leave you laughing out loud or cringing. A Million Ways to Die in the West sticks by this formula for the most part, and although there are none of the cutaways he relies on in his television show Family Guy, the pop culture references abound and there are plenty of poop and fart jokes. The best scene in the film, though, comes when MacFarlane breaks away from his typical brand of comedy and pokes fun at the weird practices of the 19th century and life on the frontier. The highlight of the movie, for me at least, is a sequence in which the main character is on an old-timey bicycle (the kind with a gigantic wheel in front) as he loses control going down a large hill. Comedy gold. Meanwhile, a 10-minute sequence of a character shitting into various people's hats was not, but then again, it did receive the most laughs in the theater.
This was only MacFarlane's second time acting in a live-action film; his first was as a supporting actor in the children's movie Tooth Fairy featuring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and unfortunately MacFarlane isn't a good-enough actor to carry a film on his own. A vast majority of the film consists of him complaining about how the American West is awful, and while some of his jokes about the medical practices and other ways to die in the West can be quite funny, he ultimately comes off as whiny and annoying. The other main actors, Theron and Neeson, also leave something to be desired. You can only do so much with awkward dialogue, but they both look especially stiff, and there is very little chemistry between MacFarlane and Theron. Although the main actors look and act like cardboard cutouts, the negative impact of their wooden performances is cushioned by a stellar supporting cast. Sarah Silverman and Neil Patrick Harris are a lot of fun as a prostitute and Albert's mustachioed romantic rival respectively, but both have to work with material that seems a little beneath them and despite great comedic performances, neither was able to carry the movie.
A Million Ways to Die in the West is a diverting two hours, but the jokes and the story aren't memorable enough to really draw you in or be worth revisiting later. Perhaps the main problem with the movie is not that it's cliché (which it certainly is), but that it suffers from a crisis identity: It's too over-the-top silly to function as a Western, but it takes itself too seriously for a comedy (and, besides, it's not very funny). There are far better Westerns, comedies, and even comedy-Westerns that you could watch, and a million better ways to spend your time than watching A Million Ways to Die in the West.


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Iowa basketball freshman Joe Wieskamp makes 89-year-old fan's day with hospital visit
Wieskamp stopped by the University of Iowa Hospital room of 89-year-old Verna Satterthwaite recently after her granddaughter sent Wieskamp a message on Facebook asking if he could stop by.
Iowa basketball freshman Joe Wieskamp makes 89-year-old fan's day with hospital visit Wieskamp stopped by the University of Iowa Hospital room of 89-year-old Verna Satterthwaite recently after her granddaughter sent Wieskamp a message on Facebook asking if he could stop by. Check out this story on hawkcentral.com: https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/basketball-men/2019/01/23/joe-wieskamp-iowa-hawkeyes-basketball-surprise-hospital-visit-muscatine/2659866002/
Danny Lawhon, Hawk Central Published 3:49 p.m. CT Jan. 23, 2019 | Updated 4:24 p.m. CT Jan. 23, 2019
Iowa forward Joe Wieskamp on visiting an elderly fan in the hospital: 'I just felt it was the right thing to do.' Mark Emmert, memmert@gannett.com
We forget, sometimes, that athletes can be normal people, too.
So perhaps it was no more than a stroke of being nice that pushed Joe Wieskamp to the University of Iowa Hospital recently to make a surprise visit to one of his bigger fans.
And there's nothing wrong with that.
Wieskamp stopped by the room of 89-year-old Muscatine resident Verna Satterthwaite recently after her granddaughter sent Wieskamp a message on Facebook asking if he could stop by.
"I took a shot in the dark," posted Amber Flambeau Schierberg, "messaged him (on Facebook) letting him know how much my grandma loves him, prayed he wouldn't think I was a crazy stalker, and then pressed 'send message' — two days later, Joe messaged me back!"
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) walks off the court after a NCAA men's basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 69-68. (Photo: Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen)
Wieskamp, who played high school basketball at Muscatine, took around a half-hour to visit Satterthwaite, he told reporters Wednesday.
"She was kind of in awe at first and teared up a little bit," Wieskamp said.
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Wieskamp said he doesn't check his Facebook messenger often but happened to this past week. When he saw this request, he couldn't help but say yes.
"That's the right thing to do. ... It's crazy that 20 minutes, 30 minutes of my day could impact that person's life so much as well as everyone else that saw it," he said.
The story has made the viral rounds, with 1,750 people sharing Schierberg's Facebook post and another 2,000-plus liking a tweet from someone who grabbed pictures of the post.
This is so awesome. pic.twitter.com/4FQSzXXeQJ
— Rick Webster (@TheRickWebster) January 23, 2019
Wieskamp was surprised at the instant notoriety, but that doesn't change his outlook on helping anyone in need. He said the team makes regular visits to the children's wing of the hospital system on occasion as well.
"That's just the right thing to do. We're kind of put on a stage, so the best thing to do is use that to the best of our ability."
Wieskamp and the No. 21-ranked Hawkeyes host No. 5 Michigan State at 6 p.m. Thursday on Fox Sports 1.
Hawk Central's Mark Emmert contributed to this report.
Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball vs. Illinois Fighting Illini
Iowa Hawkeyes huddle up following introductions during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Isaiah Moss (4) celebrates after making 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) shoots a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) makes a layup during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) talks with Iowa guard Austin Ash (13) after a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) drives to the hoop past Illinois' Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) dunks during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Isaiah Moss (4) smiles during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) drives to the hoop during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa forward Luka Garza (back) meets with teammates Jordan Bohannon (3) Joe Wieskamp (10) Isaiah Moss (4) and Tyler Cook (left) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Illinois' Tevian Jones (5) reacts after fouling Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa men's basketball head coach Fran McCaffery yells while walking out on the court following a jump ball during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa men's basketball head coach Fran McCaffery calls out "Jump ball" during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) looks to pass during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Isaiah Moss (4) makes a 3-point basket at the end of the first half during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Isaiah Moss (third from left) looks on from the bench while Iowa men's basketball head coach Fran McCaffery stands along the baseline during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Isaiah Moss (4) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Isaiah Moss (4) smiles while settling in on defense after making a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) makes a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa forward Tyler Cook (left) shakes hands with Cordell Pemsl before a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) is introduced during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Illinois' Aaron Jordan (23) pulls in a rebound past Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood calls out during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) shoots a basket over Illinois' Alan Griffin (0) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Maishe Dailey (1) makes a layup during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots a free-throw during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) takes the ball up court during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) looks to shoot during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) celebrates in front of the bench after making a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa men's basketball head coach Fran McCaffery claps during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
University of Iowa student Eric Huber watches as his half-court shot lands during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
University of Iowa student Eric Huber celebrates after making a half-court shot during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
University of Iowa student Eric Huber is embraced by alumni spirit squad member Oz Agbese after making a half-court shot during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Isaiah Moss (4) gets a pat on the head from Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) while he heads to the bench during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa forward Michael Baer (0) talks with Iowa guard Austin Ash (right) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) talks with Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) makes a bakset during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa men's basketball head coach Fran McCaffery reacts after Iowa got dunked on during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Illinois' Samba Kane (34) blocks Iowa guard Connor McCaffery (30) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) dives for a loose ball during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) inbounds a ball during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Isaiah Moss (4) rises to shoot during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) shoots a free-throw during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) goes to high-five Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) after making a pair of free-throws during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (right) drives to the hoop during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) rises to shoot a basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa's Riley Till (20) Connor McCaffery (30) Ryan Kriener (15) and Austin Ash (13) check in to the game during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) smiles while heading to the bench during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Austin Ash (13) talks with Iowa guard Connor McCaffery (30) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa guard Austin Ash (13) attempts a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa assistant coach Andrew Francis, left, talks with Iowa forward Tyler Cook (25) after a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 95-71. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Description - Aztec Ruins National Monument preserves structures and artifacts of Ancestral Pueblo people from the 1100's through 1200's. People associated with Chaco Canyon to the south built and used the structures, then people related to the Mesa Verde region to the north used the site in the 1200's. The monument was established in 1923, and designated a World Heritage Site in 1987. Acreage: 319.47.


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TD Burger: Chef's Burgers are Tops- CLOSED
A new burger restaurant in DC attracts my attention as any new restaurant does. Well that's not exactly true. TD Burger is owned by Timothy Dean, a Season 7 "Top Chef" contestant, so my radar is on high alert. I can't help myself. Once I have invested my time in getting acquainted with a chef's television persona, I want to taste their food. And isn't that the point of a chef taking time out of the kitchen to appear on a reality show? Timothy Dean is no stranger to the DC area. He worked with the famed Jean-Louis Palladin at Jean-Louis in the Watergate Hotel, and has owned restaurants in Baltimore. He also has another location of TD Burger in nearby Largo, Maryland. This is his first DC venture, post "Top Chef." Before my arranged visit to TD Burger, I'm wondering how much "Top Chef" will actually play into the new restaurant. From what I've seen, not every former "cheftestant" capitalizes on their television appearance. I plan to ask Chef Dean in a follow-up telephone interview, but there's no need. The first thing I notice is a Timothy Dean poster plastered on the side of the building. Dean tells me the poster is provided by the Bravo network. He plans to remove it once TD burger meets a specific revenue goal he has set for the restaurant. I don't see the harm in leaving it up for fans of the show, and Dean admits its attracting attention. The DC burger market is already crowded, and I ask Dean how he plans to compete. "It's a few things," he says. "My 22 herbs and spices, a 1/2 pound burger that's char-broiled, and a fresh brioche bun. But it's also about keeping prices down." This is important to Dean, as the slumping economy is what brought him from white tablecloth restaurants to burgers in the first place. So how do the burgers stack up? Very nicely indeed! I have a chance to try the Loree Blue Burger and The Abe Lincoln, and they both impress me with the quality of ingredients and layered flavors. The Loree Blue Burger (named for Loree Murray, a neighborhood activist who founded the Near Northeast Citizens Against Crime and Drugs) is distinguished by organic bleu cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a slice of crispy maple bacon that may have benefited from some slicing to better fit under the bun. It's my only complaint, as this burger is thick, juicy, and damn good.
The Abe Lincoln is one of several burgers on the menu named for a U.S. president. This one features Gouda cheese, coleslaw, Asian barbeque sauce, and a pickle. I can't decide which burger I like best, as they are both competitors for my very favorite burgers. Lincoln may have an edge because of the combination of sweet barbecue sauce paired with the smoky Gouda cheese.
I have my eye on the decadent Jean-Louis burger with foie gras, rhubarb, mache, and black truffle aioli for a future visit. TD Burger offers a variety of sides including fries, onion rings, sweet potato fries, and macaroni and cheese. If you must pick just one, I recommend sweet potato fries. If burgers aren't your thing there are also salads, fish sandwiches, and a variety of pizzas. There's also a full bar, making TD Burger a popular after-work option in the NoMa neighborhood. As a "Top Chef" fan, I can't help but ask Dean about any ongoing connections to the show. He tells me that he is in touch with DC's other cheftestants Carla Hall, Mike Isabella, and Spike Mendolsohn, as they regularly appear together at events. He also chats frequently with other chefs from his season including Angelo Sosa, Kenny Gilbert, and winner Kevin Sbraga. They support each others endeavors, most often through social media. I enjoy hearing that the show has fostered these ongoing connections. Does he currently follow the show? "I usually try to have at least one of the TVs in the restaurant tuned to "Top Chef" when its on. But I'm usually too busy in the kitchen to watch." It sounds like he'll be too busy for the foreseeable future, as Dean has plans for further expansion of TD Burger. Timothy Dean finished in the middle of the pack in the "Top Chef" competition. But when it comes to burgers, he is a winner. TD Burger, 250 K Street, NE, Washington, DC
Filed Under: Uncategorized · Tagged: DC dining, Loree Murray, NoMa restaurants, TD Burger, Timothy Dean, top chef, Washington DC dining, Washington DC restaurant reviews


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Grab a cup of hot cocoa and some scissors and settle in for a long winter's night of crafting! As promised here's the "Homemade Christmas" tutorial. Ice skates, evergreens, mittens and reindeer - all in snowy, glittery white and accented with a ribbon color of your choice. You just might be tempted to leave it up through January! Hope you all enjoy it, and feel free to share photos if you make one of these wintry garlands -or another creative variation of your own.
Download the template pdf. Print on a sturdy piece of cardstock.
Cut out desired shapes to make stencils.
Trace stencil shapes on sturdy white paper - I used watercolor paper - and cut out shapes.
Paint a thin layer of glue on one side of ornament and apply an even layer of glitter.
Make enough glittered ornaments to fill in a desired length of 1/4 inch ribbon. I lightly whitewashed mini clothespins (available at most craft stores) with acrylic craft paint and used them to affix ornaments to ribbon.
Hang across a door frame, mantle or window and enjoy!
Template still doesn't work. Bummer since I'd really like to have this for the fall.
I really love it, but can't print the template....:0( Is there any way to get the PDF for this?
sweet and lovely the link for to download the templates don't work.
but still love your idea, sooo cute and pretty!!!!


Is Glossier makeup too cool to be true?
Glossier. The uber trendy American brand created by one of the cool beauty goddesses, the founder of the blog/ webzine Into The Gloss, Emily Weiss. Honestly, I almost want to say that "too much cool kills cool", doesn't it? Let's see if Glossier is too cool to be true!
As you can see, I am a little bit skeptical about the Glossier brand. To start with, I'll be very honest, I'm not the biggest Into The Gloss's fan. I never understood the fascination with it, especially as a blog. For me, it's more an online magazine than a blog. It doesn't really bring the personal point of view that makes all the difference in a blog IMO.
There is something that bothers me with Into The Gloss: I feel that everything is very calculated and planned, very marketing-oriented, I almost want to say "branded". They still want to have this "amateur" touch in their posts to be considered as a "cool" webzine but it almost feels forced (for example: the photos could be perfect because they totally could afford a photographer, but I'm sure they don't want them to look too professional, it's a very conscious choice). In short, it's probably all about marketing, and I'm not convinced of the sincerity of the approach.
The founder of Into The Gloss, Emily Weiss, who is also behind the creation of Glossier, is a fashion journalist. If you were like me, a fan of the reality TV series MTV The Hills with Lauren Conrad and his spinoff The City with Whitney Port, you're probably already familiar with Emily Weiss. She was part of The City's cast and was the infamous "super intern" of Teen Vogue, the perfect journalist intern hated by the other girls of the serie who worked for the same magazine (because she was the best, she was working very hard and they were a little jealous, let's be honest here).
Of course, I suspect that a lot of the story was scripted and it probably wasn't completely like that in real life but it shows that Emily Weiss hasn't just appeared from nowhere. She's not really a blogger for me, she has the training and the network of a very experienced journalist because that's what she is (no disrespect here, au contraire!). And knowing all the Hollywood celebrities and it-girls is pretty handy if you own a webzine related to beauty.
To quickly summarize what the brand Glossier is, it's a cosmetic brand with both skincare and makeup.
The main goal of the Glossier products is to enhance the skin. Their slogan: "Skin first, makeup second" with as an ideal, a super glossy and glowy skin with a gorgeous, healthy glow. In short, a cool girl skin, naturally pretty. A very different skin ideal from the flawless complexion à la Kardashian and its very strong contouring which is still all over social media. I must admit that this concept is quite refreshing.
With Glossier, no layering of multiple makeup products, just a simple routine consisting of 5 products (for now) to achieve this fresh and natural skin result.
The brand was launched a few years ago but to be honest, I never felt the need to try the products before. Well obviously, the fact that they're only delivering to the US didn't help, but still.
However, all that being said, I must admit that I was still curious to know if the "Glossier" phenomenon deserves its reputation and if the products were really that good. The brand is such a hit with the Millenials (= the young people), and I wanted to know if it was for good reasons or if I am definitely too old (or too insensitive to this kind of marketing?) to be the target of Glossier.
So I ended up ordering products that I really wanted to try, like the Cloud Paints cream blushes and also 2 "cult-favorite" products of the brand: the Boy Brow eyebrow gel and the Balm Dotcom Cherry lip balm ( because yum!).
I didn't want to try their skincare products because honestly, I wasn't convinced by the ingredients list, especially at this price. Even if the choice of products seems interesting to me (a gentle cleansing gel, a moisturizing mist, three targeted serums) and would totally be some products I would enjoy to have in my bathroom, I really think that there are better alternatives from other brands.
An example, their Super Bounce hydrating serum with hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 is full of silicones and costs $28. If you compare to The Ordinary alternative, the TO composition is way better for 1/4 of the price. So obviously, the packaging of the Glossier is much more Instagram-friendly, but I 100% prefer a product that works to a pretty bottle!
The star product from the brand! It was out of stock quickly after its launch, and apparently, there was a waiting list of more than 10,000 people ready to buy it.
– Presentation: a tinted brow gel with a creamy texture, between a gel and a pomade for a volumizing effect. I chose the color Brown, which is a neutral brown, not too red or too gray. The brush is tiny and in a cone shape, making it easy and precise to use even on thin eyebrows.
– My test and thoughts: not bad at all! The effect is quite good on the brows: the formula is pigmented, easy and quick to use and I find that it really helps to thicken the eyebrows. The color Brown is a good match for my eyebrows (it exists in 3 shades and one transparent). The effect is also quite flexible, it doesn't leave the eyebrows sticky or crusty. And it lasts pretty well.
The bottle looks small, but it weighs 10g, which is a decent amount. In short, it's a good surprise.
The Boy Brown retails for $16.
Well, I'll be honest, I ordered the Cherry Balm Dotcom knowing that the formula was going to bother me. But I was still curious, and I wanted to try it (see? these Glossier guys are marketing geniuses!).
– Presentation: a tinted lip balm, with a sheer pinky-red tint which tastes like cherry (a very chemical cherry taste) (but I love it!). The packaging is adorable, like a cute mini tube of toothpaste with a pink cap and a red and white tube. Obviously, it's highly Instagram-friendly. The pigmentation is very light, it's a true lip balm.
The brand describes it as a multi-purpose repair balm, very moisturizing and soothing, that can be used on areas where the skin is quite damaged (for example, on the wings of the nose if you have a cold, or on very dry patches like your cuticles, your elbows etc). It also contains anti-oxidants. The texture is very special, like a gel-balm and the effect on the lips is curiously quite matte.
Glossier describes it as hypoallergenic, formulated for sensitive skin, without paraben and cruelty-free.
– My test and thoughts: I don't think I agree with the description of the brand. For me, it's not a repairing balm, it's a simple lip balm.
When you look at the complete list of ingredients (not just the "key ingredients"), the first ingredient on the list is petrolatum, an ingredient derived from petrochemicals. This type of ingredient is an "occlusive", which forms an occlusive layer on the skin and prevents hydration from evaporating. Not a bad thing in itself when you have dry skin, but the problem is that petrolatum doesn't really moisturize per se. Let's say that if your lips aren't dry, it will protect them and prevent them from becoming dry, but if they are super dehydrated, it won't do anything to repair and hydrate them.
In short, nothing very innovative with this product. You will pay 12 dollars for the cool factor of this product and the fact that the packaging is pretty and perfect for Instagram, but definitely not for the formula.
That being said, if you take it for what it is, namely a cute tinted petrolatum lip balm but not really a repairing product, it's quite nice. I like the delicate flush/ pink effect on the lips and the yummy chemical Cherry perfume. But honestly, it's a little bit expensive for a product that reminds me of a lipsmaker. I prefer my Eos balms that also looks adorable and that have a great and effective formula!
The Balm Dotcom exists in 5 shades/tastes and a transparent version. It retails for $12.
The Cloud Paints are the products that pushed me to place this Glossier order. Some lightweight cream blushes with the colors of the beautiful New-York sunsets, it was too tempting!
– Presentation: a small tube (more teeny tiny to be honest lol), like a cute gouache tube, which includes a very aerial gel-cream, with a texture that literally melts into the skin. The finish is matte luminous, not shimmery at all but it gives a super fresh effect on the skin without making it look greasy.
I chose two colors: Puff (aka the Glossier pink), a pretty baby pink and Dusk, a pinkish bronze beige, very summery.
– My test and thoughts: I was hoping to love this product, and I wasn't disappointed! The brand recommends to apply them with the fingertips, but I find the result a little bit too sheer with this technique, so I use my Stippling Brush by Real Techniques, and the result is perfect: a light but still noticeable color veil that gives a very fresh effect on the cheek.
It's very easy to use. The pigmentation is light but buildable, and there isn't much risk of messing up its application.
I apply it on my foundation and powder without any issue, it doesn't move the products I applied underneath. It lasts pretty well on my skin (about 5-6 hours). It's not the most long-lasting blush in the world, but it doesn't disappear too quickly.
In short, it's a really nice product, perfect for the season (ideal to slip in a travel makeup bag).
The Cloud Paints are available in 4 colors (all of them are super pretty), and they retail for $18 (not cheap, I know).
For this natural look, I used the Cloud Paint in the shade Puff, the Cherry Balm Dotcom and the Boy Brow in the shade Brown.
I would say that if you go to New-York, it may be nice to have a look at their cute showroom! Sadly, the products are only available and can only be delivered in the US (for now?). If you're from the US, you can use their website, the delivery is very fast, I was quite impressed.
And you, did you know Glossier? Which products would you like to try?
Sigh. I don't think I'm cool enough for Glossier.
The Boy brow looks like something I'd use though.
Ah ah ah me neither, to be honest ????
The Boy Brow is pretty nice, I use it more than I thought I would.
I love tour blog, though, and will be binge reading everything.


During the 1940s-early 50s, when I was a little person, there was weekly program on the radio (later on TV) featuring the bandleader, Horace Heidt, whose show would often sponsor musical contests to find new talent. The show, like the "Ted Mack Amateur Hour," was sort of the American Idol radio-TV show of the Stone Age, in which audience participation in the choosing of the winners was accomplished with the aid of an applause meter. This latter element influenced candidates' performances, with many of them opting for musical "cheap shots," like the trumpeter who would triple-tongue his way to glory with his bell pointed to the heavens during the finale of some piece, or an accordion player doing that crazy business where the accordion bellows are rapidly shaken (not stirred) during "shout" choruses*.
None of this had anything to do with music, but in those days such mindless virtuosity was welcomed, and it definitely helped in the development of higher technical standards for instrumental music performance practices.
Today, instrumental musicians have more technical dexterity than anyone could have imagined during days past. Higher. Faster. Softer. Louder. But it somehow is not so relevant as it once was because most of the hyper-technical stuff can be done more effectively and efficiently by electronic means. I specifically recall being a member of an eight-person trumpet section for a motion picture sound track recording session (Wrong is Right w/Sean Connery) when, during one of the playbacks, we heard one of the trumpeters playing an octave above the rest of us. I remember John Audino, the standout lead player on Doc's Tonight Show Band, and Count (aka Conte) Candoli looking at everyone's parts to find out who was doing it. It was none of us. There was a guy sitting on the other side of the Warner Brothers soundstage with a little box and an EVI (electronic valve instrument) who was "entering the data" in the higher octave. It was perfect, and it sounded like a real player.
There is another dimension to this situation: musicality and musicianship have not necessarily kept pace with technical achievements, which makes no sense because those are the considerations that account for the differences between human beings and machines. In the final analysis, technical ability with a musical instrument is meaningless if one doesn't know what to do with it.
A 1968 Quotable re: orchestral trumpet playing from Zubin Mehta: "The Americans are technically [then-in 1968] superior because they can play anything, but many times they make completely the wrong sound for the music. We can't play [Stravinsky's] Petrouchka every concert." Zubin's comment is almost generic in scope because one frequently hears similar opinions about instrumental musicians from the leaders of other musical performance disciplines.
Things have changed since those times, at least at the top levels of the music profession, but one still encounters far too much musical idiocy from otherwise well-trained players who should know better.
The following post will include some of my favorite Quotables on instrumental virtuosity.
* A term from the Swing Era referring to the final choruses of Big Band arrangements where the music was usually played in a higher key, louder, and with more energy and intensity than in preceding choruses.


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Most of the time it's OpenSans and Source Pro. When I need something with serifs I use Droid Serif.
I've used museo for a long time. I'll be trying these!
SERIF: Arnhem Family Pro, Meret Pro. Remember, this are not system fonts.. For a secure use, i would go for Georgia.
My go to is Open Sans. Raleway is also nice.
Open Sans, Roboto, Source, Oswald, Oxygen.
This fonts are latin extended.
Open sans is great for text and it's free. ITCAvantGardePro is excellent when use in bold and in title. Try it out.
Lately i've been favouring Futura.
Bebas and Lato are two I love using.
Ubuntu tends to be a nice contrast on the eyes from less legible fonts I have to deal with all day.


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Pseudoplexaura est un genre d'octocoralliaires (similaires aux gorgones) de la famille Plexauridae. Les espèces de ce genre se développent en formant des colonies de grandes ramifications ressemblant à des arbres ; elles sont originaires des récifs de la mer des Antilles et du golfe du Mexique.

Liste d'espèces
Selon  :
 Pseudoplexaura crucis Bayer, 1961
 Pseudoplexaura flagellosa (Houttuyn, 1772)
 Pseudoplexaura porosa (Houttuyn, 1772)
 Pseudoplexaura wagenaari (Stiasny, 1941)

Description
Les espèces du genre Pseudoplexaura sont visqueuses au toucher et grandissent rapidement.

Références taxonomiques

Notes et références

Alcyonacea

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D.C. Dispatches
Bachmann visits diplomats, troops on Middle East trip
By Devin Henry | 04/23/2012
WASHINGTON — Michele Bachmann is returning home from the Middle East today, having spent the weekend in Afghanistan meeting with diplomats, military leaders and service members from Minnesota.
Bachmann travelled to the region as part of a congressional delegation there to meet with Gen. John Allen and Ambassador Ryan Crocker. In a conference call with the media, she said Allen had invited her to the region after testifying before Congress last year.
The trip comes the same weekend as the United States and the Afghan government agreed to a long-term deal on American commitments in the country beyond 2014, the deadline for troop withdrawal from the region.
Specifics of the deal have not been released, but generally, it has Americans providing financial and ancillary military support to the Afghan government and its fighting force for at least 10 years after 2014. Whatever American presence is left in the country beyond 2014 will play a supporting role to the Afghan forces, Bachmann said.
In the past, especially during her presidential run, Bachman has accused President Obama of playing politics in the region, making decisions based on their political, rather than military, ramifications. But Bachmann was more diplomatic on Monday, and though she didn't embrace the 2014 drawdown plan, she called the situation "very, very fluid" and said that long-term success in the region depends on the ability of the Afghan forces to beat back the lingering Taliban threat on their own, without the United States taking the lead.
"I am supportive that we see this effort come to an end as quickly as we can and as successfully as we can," she said. "We don't want to walk away prematurely, but at the same time, we don't wish to extend our stay here one hour longer than we need to."
The question is, "what will be the right amount of time?" she said.
Bachmann spoke in generally positive terms about Sunday's agreement: "It won't be that we are completely leaving … Our role in combat will cease, but we will remain there in a support position."
Beyond the diplomatic reasons for the trip, Bachmann said she spent a lot of her time meeting with troops from Minnesota, stationed at Camp Leatherneck in the Helmand Province of southern Afghanistan. She ate most of her meals with the troops, she said, a group hailing from all over Minnesota and not just Bachmann's 6th Congressional District (though one woman she met is a former staffer from her district office).
"They are very committed to their mission," she said. "You will not believe the level of dedication that they have."
Devin Henry can be reached at dhenry@minnpost.com. Follow him on Twitter: @dhenry
Devin Henry
Devin Henry covers Minnesota's congressional delegation and reports on developments out of Washington that are important to Minnesota readers.
Submitted by Pat McGee on 04/23/2012 - 01:12 pm.
Bachmann's Press Release
Sorry, Devin. This reads like Michele's press release. I expect more from Minnpost.
Submitted by Catherine Lebens on 04/24/2012 - 08:36 am.
Why did she come back?
We were hoping the woman who couldn't resist the tar baby commentary would not have come back.
Keep traveling Michele, we'll keep praying for you to 'get lost'.
I'm also pretty certain the troops do not care for Michele using the term "we" in any aspect regarding the activities of the military. Michele Bachmann is about as removed from actual military involvement as one can get.
Hmmm….are her children serving in the military?
Go away Michele.
Submitted by Neal Rovick on 04/24/2012 - 09:16 am.
Did she talk about her plans for Iran?
No homecoming if she has her way.
From Trump's better self: Let's lose the 'Send her back' chant
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Lindsey Graham both ups the name-calling and advises Trump to 'knock it down a notch' (35)
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'The Point' on why Trump needs to brand Dems with the S-word (12)
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LIVE REVIEW: Eric Bibb, Ronnie Scott's London
By: George LukeTue, 05/07/2019
Tags: Concert review Jazz
Eric Bibb - Credits: Carl Hyde
April 9 2019 - By George Luke
The warm-hearted, folk-blues singer from New York (via Sweden) had a week-long residency at the legendary London jazz club this week and played to a packed house every night. I was there for the second day of the performances. The previous night, Van Morrison made a surprise guest appearance. Would some other big name turn up and surprise us tonight?
Alas, no. But it didn't matter; surprise guests are fun, but Eric is more than capable of keeping a crowd captivated on his own. So too was his support act, Montréal-based blues singer and two-time Canadian Folk Music Award winner, Michael Jerome Browne. Michael also played in Eric's band, alongside Neville Malcolm on bass, Staffan Astner on guitar and Paul Robinson on drums, with Eric's wife Ulrika Bibb popping up occasionally to sing.
Although this tour was meant to promote Eric's new album 'Global Griot,' Eric only sang one track from it: 'Needed Time,' an old Gospel song Taj Mahal taught him. The closest we got to the concept of the new album (in which he collaborates with musicians from across Africa and the Caribbean), was when he told a story about his first trip to west Africa and sang a song he'd written about meeting the Malian singer Habib Koité - one of his collaborators on the new album. Again, it didn't matter. Eric's warmth and charm coupled with the stellar musicianship on display made you feel like you hadn't missed anything.
Eric's theme song, 'Don't Let Nobody Drag Your Spirit Down' provided a fitting close to a sublime, intimate evening. We poured out of Ronnie Scott's, our spirits lifted.
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Information on this page is from History of Rensselaer Co., New York by Nathaniel Bartlett Sylvester, published in 1880..
CHARLES A. HEMSTREET was born in the town of Watervliet, Albany Co., N. Y., Feb. 17, 1814. His grandfather, Charles Hemstreet, owned the farm in Watervliet upon which the principal part of the thriving manufacturing city of Cohoes has since been built. The house which he built, and in which all of his children were born, is still standing. He owned a grist- and carding-mill on the Mohawk, which, with seven acres of land, he subsequently gave to his sons John and Albert; the latter the father of Charles A. Having what he considered a favorable opportunity he sold his property in Watervliet to Richard P. Hart, then of Troy, and purchased, about the 1822, the farm of one hundred and forty-six acres situated on the Hudson River, in the town of Schaghticoke, opposite Mechanicville, and which has been held in the family ever since. He died Mar 5, 1847, at the advanced age of 91 years. His wife died Sept. 27, 1826. Both were buried on the farm.
In 1823 his father, Albert Hemstreet, disposed of his mill property at Watervliet, and purchased a farm in Schaghticoke next east of the farm owned by the grandfather, and which is now owned and occupied by Mrs. Maria Waldron, widow of Peter W. Waldron, and sister of Charles A. Hemstreet. On this farm both the father and mother died; the father, March 25, 1858, aged seventy-five years and seven months; the mother, May 16, 1868, aged eighty-six years and six months. The are buried in a family lot on the place.
Charles A. Hemstreet was the third child in a family of six children. The eldest, a daughter, died an infant. One brother, Henry A., is deceased. His brothers, Jacob V. A. and Abram V. A., are still living.
At the time his father moved on to the farm above mentioned Charles A. was ten years old. On this farm he worked up to the time of, and one year after, his marriage. His advantages for education were limited to the common school. He was married March 10, 1836, to Maria Yates, daughter of Abraham and Elizabeth Yates. Mrs. Hemstreet was born in Schaghticoke, Dec. 11, 1816. Her great grandfather, jacob Yates, was a captain. The farm where she was born, situated on the Hudson River in Schaghticoke, was held in the family for several generations. It is now owned and occupied by R. M. Hasbrouck.
One year after his marriage Mr. Hemstreet moved on to a farm of about sixty acres owned by his father, which he subsequently purchased. He resised here four years. He then (1841) rented his grandfather's farm, which he carried on as lessee for twelve years. Upon the death of his uncle, to whom the use of the farm during his life had come by will of his father, the farm was sold for the benefit of the heirs, and Mr. Hemstreet became its purchaser. In this purchase, together with what he owned on the sixty-acre lot named above, he incurred a debt of about eleven thousand dollars, with interest at seven percent, a large undertaking in those days, and some of his good neighbors prophesied a failure. But with excellent health and a "will to win," coupled win all his undertakings by the sympathy and active co-operation of his wife, who, equally with himself, inherited from a Dutch ancestry those habits of industry and economy so characteristic of the race and so essential to success, Mr. Hemstreet has been able to carry out his plans, and has provided his doubting neighbors no true prophets. By the will of his grandfather, in 1852, he came into possession of the ferry over the Hudson River between Mechanicville and Schaghticoke, and is still its owner.
In politics Mr. Hemstreet has been identified with the Whig and Republican parties. He has not been an aspirant for office, but has served as town assessor for six years.
Though not a member, he has been a trustee of the Presbyterian Church of Mechanicville for many years.
Mr. and Mrs. Hemstreet have four children, as follows: Alida, born June 16, 1837, wife of Louis Howland, a merchant in Mechanicville; they have one child, - WillieL. Elizabeth, born June 30, 1838, wife of William Baker, a farmer living in Half-Moon. Helen Frances, born Aug. 8, 1841, wife of Elbert Ellis, a farmer in Broome, Schoharie Co. Abram Y., born march 28, 1844, married Eliza Baucus, daughter of George W. Baucus, of Schaghticoke; lives near his father, and carried on the farm.
Residence of Charles A. Hemstreet, Schaghticoke, N. Y.


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Epipliopithecus vindobonensis is an extinct species of pliopithecoid primate recovered from the Middle Miocene deposits of Devínska Nová Ves fissure in western Slovakia. Epipliopithecus is one of the few pliopithecoids for which both cranial and post-cranial fossil material has been recovered. Most pliopithecoids are known only from fossilized teeth, whereas Epipliopithecus is known from three nearly complete skeletons. As such, Epipliopithecus has greatly informed the modern understanding of pliopithecoid anatomy, locomotion, and phylogeny.

History of discovery

Epipliopithecus was discovered and described by Helmuth Zapfe and Johannes Hürzeler. The fossil material was found in a fissure deposit near Devínska Nová Ves (Slovakia) in the southern part of the Carpathian Mountains. The rock surrounding the fissure is limestone and dolomite of Jurassic age. The fissure deposit itself is clearly much younger, as has been demonstrated to date to the lower middle Miocene (Helvetian), approximately 15.5 million years old.

Zapfe and Hürzeler originally gave the specimens the name Pliopithecus (Epipliopithecus) vindobonensis. Epipliopithecus denoted a sub-generic distinction which implied that this species was ancestral to later pliopithecoids like Pliopithecus antiquus and Pliopithecus platyodon. With the subsequent discovery of many more pliopithecoid species across Eurasia, the precise phylogeny of these species has become less certain. Given the unique morphology of Epipliopithecus, however, researchers have elevated Epliopithecus from a sub-genus to a genus.

Anatomy and phylogeny
Epipliopithecus has a number of morphological characters that demonstrate its primitive phylogenetic position relative to living catarrhines. One of these most notable characters is found in the outer ear morphology of Epipliopithecus. New World monkeys and basal anthropoids (i.e. Aegyptopithecus, Parapithecus, and Apidium) have a bony ectoympanic ring, whereas crown catarrhines (Old World monkeys and apes) have a completely ossified ectotympanic tube. Epipliopithecus possesses an intermediate morphology in the form of a partially ossified ectotympanic tube. Some authors have argued this morphology is best interpreted as an intermediate evolutionary step between an ectoympanic ring and ectotympanic tube. Others have suggested it may be an intermediate developmental morphology, as a similar condition is seen in some extant juvenile catarrhines.

The snout of Epipliopithecus is reduced in length compared to earlier catarrhines like Aegyptopithecus. The crania is globular shape, somewhat similar to a gibbon. These traits, combined with seemingly similar dental characteristics, lead some early researchers to suggest a close evolutionary relationship between Pliopithecoidea and Hylobates. This hypothesis has largely fallen out of favor, mostly because of the primitive nature of the skeleton of Epipliopithecus.

Epipliopithecus had a tail, and although this trait is shared by some crown catarrhines (Old World Monkeys), it excludes pliopithecoids from Hominoidea. Moreover, Epipliopithecus has an extremely primitive elbow with enteepicondylar foramen. This morphology does not allow for the arm to be fully extended as in suspensory hominoids like chimpanzees, orangutans, or gibbons. Combined with a hinge-like thumb joint, similar to the condition seen in New World monkeys, these traits suggest that Epipliopithecus was a quadruped who moved atop tree branches similar to small and medium-sized monkeys.

Epipliopithecus can be distinguished from other pliopithecoids by a number of unique dental traits. It is considerably larger than the type species, Pliopithecus antiquus. Epipliopithecus also has higher-crowned incisors, and upper central incisors with a notched lingual cingulum. The trigon base on the lower molars is also considerably reduced, as is buccal cingulum of the upper molars. Epipliopithecus lacks the triangle structures which are characteristic of most pliopithecoids.

References

Catarrhini
Prehistoric primate genera
Monotypic prehistoric primate genera


Saints v Leeds Rhinos - 22/02/19 | St.Helens R.F.C.
That's it Saints win! What a great comeback in the second half!
Luke Thompson delivers a piece of magic with a jinking run past numerous Leeds defenders to give Saints the lead back!
Big Al takes the ball wide of the ruck and smashes his way over for another try!
Fages grabs a stray ball and slides in for the try after Konrad Hurrell knocks the ball on right on his own line!


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Joe Bidens running you know he's not gping to win but Why aren't the Trumptards talking about Groping Joe? WHY ALL CONTANCE OF MY TRASH FOLDER DISUPEAR? Did SHS stop giving White House Press Briefings because her constant lying was exposed in the Mueller Report? Should politicians be holocausted? Did Trump have a bad week, Melania is hiding her eyes behind large sunglasses, again?


seriously everything you make looks totally delish!!
YUM! gotta put it on the bake list!
printing it off right now, am so going to have to make this!
Um, I'm not quite sure how I found you, but I did and now I love and follow your blog :) You had me at chocolate. Seriously. These look delicious!!
Did you use real maple or maple FLAVORED syrup? I used real maple and it did not work at all. Just made a sugary mess.
Hey - yes I used flavoured syrup! Wow - thanks for the heads up on that!


Sorry. Life has a way of getting in the way and despite my best intentions, this blog just took a seat on the back burner. We've all been passing around a bug of some sort but I think/hope we are all past the worst of it. We've had some good news surrounding FMLA and CFRA eligibility so that means that Brooke will be able to take a lot longer off of work when the new baby is here. Nolan has been amazing. he's becoming a very sweet little boy; hugging and kissing everyone, sharing toys, etc. The new nanny starts the day before Thanksgiving (tomorrow!) and we're so excited.
I'm still so elated that we have family and friends close by. Seems like everyone is going out of their way to help with Nolan while we sort out full time care. The new nanny is expected to start the week of Thanksgiving, though with the short week, it may just make sense to have her begin the week after. Last week was full of adventure for Nolan.
Halloween was wonderful. We had a number of good friends come by as our house tends to have the most trick or treaters. We handed out giant candy bars and all of the kids got to dress up (as did some adults). Nolan had three costumes for the night as we couldn't county on any one being worn for more than 3 minutes at a time.
The day after Halloween, we met up with our friends once again at the SAP Center to watch San Jose's AHL hockey team (Barracuda) battle it out for a win again the Ontario Reign.
We also all got haircuts! This was Nolans first. It was a a little sad to lose the curls, but we're confident they'll be back.
I know this is a month early, but I'm thankful. Thankful for good friends and family as this week has been filled with a plethora of emotions. Nolan's nanny quit without notice this week. She came in in the morning and turned in her key. If it wasn't for friends and family helping out with watching Nolan this week, we'd be at a complete loss.
All in all, it's been a trying but very eventful week. Honestly feel very lucky to be surrounded by such wonderful people.
Woke up early and headed to the clinic in Los Gatos. Getting ready for the flu season with family flu shots. I went first followed by Nolan. Brooke brought up the rear. Nolan took the shot like a champ. Whined a bit, mostly out of surprise at the nurse sticking him with a needle and was fine just half a second later. Watched the whole time. Then we watched Brooke get her shot. Flu shots mean we are ready for whatever comes our way this season.
The day started at 5 am so by 9, we had a pretty grumpy toddler on our hands. Luckily, the pumpkin patch changed all that. Spina Farms pumpkin patch was a hit with all of us. We even had some other friends/family join us for a morning pumpkin patch trip. We rode the train, checked out the toddler maze, visited the petting zoo, rode in a wheelbarrow and picked out some pumpkins to take home with us.
Having been going to happy hollow with my son for quite a while now, it's surprising that I'd never checked out the rest of Kelley Park. We decided that we wanted to stay away from the crowds today so instead of heading into Happy Hollow, we follow the path to the Japanese Friendship Garden at Kelley Park. The Japanese Garden there is not large, but very pretty. There are a number of pools full of ducks, geese, and Koi fish. There are machines that dispense a handful of pellets to let children (and some adults) feed the fish which come swarming when someone walks up to the water. If you've never checked out the Garden at Kelley Park, I highly suggest it. Overall, a great start to a much anticipated weekend.
Well, the site is coming together nicely. I seem to have gotten most of the settings configured the way I want them. We had a lot of spam comments last night so I implemented a captcha for comments. Seems to have slowed down a lot of the spam. Now the hard part… figuring out what should go here. If you have idea's, feel free to comment on what you think this should be used for. At first I kind of imagined this would be a site for family pictures and whatnot but I'd really rather not post those things where they're accessible for everyone to see. Facebook is one thing… open website is something different. Food blog? Nah, plenty of those out there. Ramblings of a Yak? Maybe. Regardless, for now I think we'll just use this to give updates to family and friends on what our little family is up to.
I guess a, "Hello world," greeting is pretty customary for a first blog so it's going to stay up… for now. This site is just an experiment.


A direct debit is an automatic transaction that transfers money from one person's account to another. Direct debits are processed electronically and are typically used for recurring payments, such as your private health insurance or gym membership.
Direct debits can be a fixed amount or a variable amount, depending on the type of service you are using it for.
When you set up a direct debit, you are allowing a service provider to automatically withdraw money from your account at set times to pay your bills or make your loan repayments.
Direct debits or automatic payments can be a good way to manage your money, but they can become a problem if you don't have enough money in your account or you need to cancel the direct debit.
You can opt for a variable amount, where the merchant will deduct the exact amount of each bill.
You can also choose if the direct debits come out at regular intervals or set dates. If you choose a variable payment make sure you always check your bill before the amount is deducted so you know how much is being taken out.
It's a good idea to set a fixed amount if possible and a fixed date for your direct debits. Set it up for the day after your payday. This will mean you will always know exactly how much money is coming out and you will definitely have enough money in your account to cover the bill.
Is a direct debit your best option?
Direct debits can be a convenient way to pay your bills, but they take the control of making payments away from you. If a business offers a discount or cheaper rate for setting up a direct debit, ask if you are eligible for the same discount if you set up an automatic payment through your online banking.
The company you are dealing with controls the direct debit, but you can start, stop and change an automatic payment yourself.
Before you set up a direct debit, make sure you trust the direct debit service provider. After all, you are allowing them to take money from your account.
Even though it can be dull, read the service provider's terms and conditions. It can save you pain and money in the long run.
Do you trust the service provider you are dealing with?
Do you know how to cancel the direct debit if you decide you don't need it anymore?
Are there other ways to the pay the business other than direct debit?
Be wary if you are being pressured into setting up a direct debit and are given no other payment options.
Mistakes can happen so check each bill to make sure you aren't wrongly charged for anything.
You should also monitor your bank account so you know when money will be debited and how much you need to keep in your account to cover your bills.
If you don't have enough money in your bank account to cover the direct debit, you may end up being charged a dishonour or overdraft fee by both your financial institution and the merchant.
How do you stop a direct debit?
If you decide to stop a direct debit being taken from your account, you should notify your financial institution in writing. Note in the letter what date you would like your direct debits to be cancelled and ask for a letter from your financial institution confirming your request.
Once your financial institution has received your instruction letter, they are obliged to make sure no more payments are debited from your account. They must also forward your instruction to cancel the direct debit to the service provider's financial institution.
It's also a good idea to notify the direct debit service provider in writing and a keep a copy of the letter you send. You will be able to find the service provider's details on the form that you signed to authorise the direct debit. Use the sample letters below.
What if the direct debit is not cancelled?
If your financial institution does not cancel your direct debit and your account is debited after you have requested it to be cancelled, your financial institution can't charge you overdraft fees to cover the debit. If you are wrongly charged, you should make a complaint and your financial institution should reimburse your account. See how to complain.
There are different requirements for cancelling a direct debit that is linked to a credit card. When cancelling these types of direct debits, you need to write a letter to both your financial institution and the merchant, to stop the direct debits.
Make sure you keep a copy of the letters for your records.
If you check your bank statement and spot an incorrect charge or an unauthorised direct debit from your account, you should contact your financial institution as soon as you can. If you are unhappy with their response, you can make a complaint to a dispute resolution scheme.
If you are thinking of using direct debits, set them up in a way that fits your budget. Monitor your bills and accounts regularly to make sure the right amount is being debited.
Reproduced with the permission of ASIC's MoneySmart Team. This article was originally published at www.moneysmart.gov.au/managing-your-money/banking/direct-debits?


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Francis Audiences 2014
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Greeting to the sick people gathered in the Paul VI Hall :
Good morning! Today you are here because the weather is rather bad, and in here it does not rain, thank God.... Afterwards you will be able to see the Audience on the maxi screen. Thank you very much for your visit. I ask that you pray for me. [The Pope went among the sick people, adding at the end:] Now you stay here, follow the Audience on the maxi screen, without rain, here, peacefully. Now let us pray to Our Lady to ask for her blessing: Hail Mary....
[Blessing]
And let us prepare for Christmas, considering that Jesus is coming. I hope that Jesus comes into the heart of each one of you, blesses you and gives you strength to go forward. Pray for me! Thank you!
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning.
The weather today does not seem very good, it is not very good.... But you are courageous, and put on a brave face in bad weather. Let us move on! This audience is being held in two places, as we do when it rains: here in the Square and then the sick are in the Paul VI Hall. I have already met them, I greeted them, and they are following the audience on the maxi screen, because they are ill and they cannot come out in the rain. Let us greet them here with a round of applause.
Today I would like to share with you a few things about my pilgrimage, which I made to Turkey last Friday to Sunday. As I asked you to prepare and accompany it with prayer, now I invite you to give thanks to the Lord for its fulfillment, and that good fruit may spring from the dialogue in our relations with our Orthodox brothers, in those with Muslims, and in the journey toward peace among the peoples. I feel, in the first place, the duty to renew the expression of my acknowledgement to the President of the Republic of Turkey, to the Prime Minister, to the President for Religious Affairs and to the other Authorities, who welcomed me with respect and guaranteed the smooth outcome of the events. This requires work, and they did this willingly. I fraternally thank the Bishops of the Catholic Church in Turkey, the very capable President of the Bishops' Conference, and I thank the Catholic communities for their efforts. Likewise, I thank the Ecumenical Patriarch, His Holiness Bartholomew I, for his cordial welcome. From heaven, Blessed Paul VI and St John Paul II, who both went to Turkey, and St John XXIII, who was the Pontifical Delegate in that Nation, protected my pilgrimage, which took place eight years after that of my Predecessor Benedict XVI. That land is dear to every Christian, especially for having given birth to the Apostle Paul, for having hosted the first seven Councils, and for the presence, near Ephesus, of the "house of Mary". Tradition tells us that Our Lady lived there, after the coming of the Holy Spirit.
On the first day of the Apostolic Journey, I greeted the Authorities of the country, Muslim by an overwhelming majority, but whose Constitution affirms the laity of the State. And with the Authorities, we spoke about violence. It is precisely the oblivion of God, and not his glorification, which generates violence. For this reason I insisted on the importance of Christians and Muslims working together for solidarity, for peace and justice, and affirmed that every State must ensure real freedom of worship to its citizens and to the religious communities.
Today, before going to greet the sick, I was with a group of Christians and Muslims who are holding a meeting organized by the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, chaired by Cardinal Tauran, and they too expressed their desire to pursue this fraternal dialogue among Catholics, Christians and Muslims.
On the second day I visited several symbolic sites of the different religious confessions present in Turkey. I did so with a heart-felt invocation to the Lord, God of heaven and earth, merciful Father of all humanity. The midpoint of the day was the Eucharistic Celebration which saw reunited in the Cathedral the faithful of the different Catholic Rites present in Turkey. The Ecumenical Patriarch, the Armenian Apostolic Patriarchal Vicar, the Syro-Orthodox Metropolitan, and Protestant representatives also attended. Together we invoked the Holy Spirit, He who creates unity in the Church: unity in faith, unity in love, unity in interior cohesion. The People of God, with the wealth of its traditions and articulations, is called to allow itself to be led by the Holy Spirit, in a steadfast attitude of openness, of docility and of obedience. On our journey of ecumenical dialogue and also of our unity, of our Catholic Church, He who does all is the Holy Spirit. It is up to us to let Him work, to welcome Him and to follow his inspiration.
The third and final day, the Feast of St Andrew the Apostle, provided the ideal context for reinforcing the fraternal relationships between the Bishop of Rome, Successor of Peter, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Successor of the Apostle Andrew, brother of Simon Peter, who founded this Church. With His Holiness Bartholomew I renewed the mutual commitment to continue on the path toward reestablishing full communion between Catholics and Orthodox. Together we signed a Common Declaration, a further step on this path. It was particularly meaningful that this act should occur at the end of the solemn Liturgy of the Feast of St Andrew, in which I participated with great joy, and which was followed by the twofold Blessing imparted by the Patriarch of Constantinople and by the Bishop of Rome. Prayer is indeed the foundation of every fruitful ecumenical dialogue, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit who, as I have said, is the One who creates unity.
The last meeting — this was beautiful and also painful — was that with a group of young refugees, hosted by the Salesians. It was very important for me to meet with some of them from the war zones in the Middle East, both to express to them my closeness and that of the Church, and to underline the value of acceptance, to which Turkey is also deeply committed. I thank Turkey once again for receiving so many refugees and I thank the Salesians in Istanbul from my heart. These Salesians are working with the displaced people, they are good! I also met other priests and a German Jesuit and others who work with refugees but that Salesian oratorium for refugees is a beautiful initiative, it is hidden work. I thank all those people who are working with displaced people. Let us pray for all the displaced people and refugees, that the causes of this painful scourge may be removed.
Dear brothers and sisters, may Almighty and Merciful God continue to protect the Turks, their rulers and the representatives of the various religions. May they build together a future of peace, such that Turkey may be an example of peaceful coexistence among the different religions and cultures. Let us also pray, through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, that the Holy Spirit render this Apostolic Journey fruitful and that He promote in the Church missionary fervour to proclaim to all peoples, with respect and in fraternal dialogue, that the Lord Jesus is Truth, Peace and Love. He alone is the Lord.
I greet the English-speaking pilgrims and visitors taking part in today's Audience, including the various groups from England, Malaysia, Nigeria, Australia and the United States of America. Upon all of you, and your families, I invoke joy and peace in the Lord Jesus. God bless you all!
May the Advent Season prepare us for Christmas and ensure a renewed commitment to follow Christ, and solidarity to the neediest of people. God bless everyone!


(SacBee) Star, a petite 6-year-old sheltie who competes in dog agility shows, almost missed a contest this month. She had spent the previous night at the vet, totally stoned on pot. Her drug trip was an accident. Star lives in Oregon, where recreational use of marijuana became legal last year. Her owner's husband had left some loose-leaf pot on the dining room table, and Star got curious. That was days after her sister, Kicker, gobbled up a pot-infused hard candy she found in the car, leaving her wobbling and incontinent. A veterinarian gave both dogs activated charcoal to absorb the toxin, which contributed to nearly $3,000 in medical bills and caused Star to poop in the ring during her competition. "It was a bad week," said the dogs' owner, Susan Fry, of South Lebanon, Ore. But it was probably a fairly routine week for the clinic that treated the dogs. As more jurisdictions legalize marijuana, veterinarians across the country say they are seeing a sharp increase in cases of pets accidentally getting high. Tasty "edibles" such as muffins and cookies that people consume for a buzz are also appealing to animals, who can't read warning labels, and, in the case of dogs, rarely stop at just one pot brownie. "Dogs used to kind of chew on the stash growing in the basement. Now they're finding a big bag of gummy bears," said Heidi Houchen, a veterinarian at VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists in a suburb of Portland, which treats a few marijuana cases a week. "Dogs are Hoovers. Dogs are the rock eaters." These incidents, which are rarely fatal, have driven a 330 percent increase over the past five years in calls about pets on pot to the Pet Poison Helpline, said Ahna Brutlag, a veterinary toxicologist who is associate director of the Minnesota-based animal poison control center. Two-thirds of the calls involve marijuana edibles, and nearly all involve dogs, she said. Veterinarians also cited examples of chihuahuas lapping up bong water, cats being exposed to vaping, and even rabbits, ferrets and birds getting accidentally stoned. In the year after pot became legal for recreational use in Oregon, DoveLewis, a large emergency veterinary clinic in Portland, saw a 63 percent increase in marijuana toxicity cases despite a client base growth of just 7 percent, said Alaina Buller, a clinic spokeswoman. Those findings echoed the results of a 2012 study that found such cases quadrupled at two Colorado veterinary clinics in the five years after medical marijuana was legalized in that state.


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The recently redesigned BMW X1 is available with a 228 hp, 258 lb-ft 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine and is fitted with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional. Fuel economy and performance is on par with the competition and the ride quality is great. The interior is spacious and rather well-equipped although this generosity of standard specifications does come at a price as the X1 is one of the more expensive cars in its class. A few basic features such as a reversing camera and leather seats are perhaps surprisingly still an option too.
Once upon a time, Chevrolet Bel Airs and Impalas paved the way for suburban America to rise from the countless acres of land snatched up during the Louisiana Purchase and Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. They gave the postwar generation a playground of subdivided communities where it could enjoy the spoils of democracy and free-market capitalism. Those large trunks and pillowy rides coaxed the nation onto four wheels, and it has remained there to this day.
Not much has changed about the landscape of our country, but those chassis have evolved throughout the years and now bear little resemblance to the big-bodied V8 barges that navigated cul-de-sacs back in the 50s. Citizens and consumers, spoiled by having to accept less and less compromise in the products they buy, have snatched up crossovers by the millions so they can enjoy the capabilities of an SUV without sacrificing the fuel efficiency, dynamics, convenience, and in the case of the BMW X1, the luxuries of a passenger sedan.
In order to clue us in on how the company with smaller crossovers that double as affordable gateway drugs into the brand, BMW sent us a Sunset Orange Metallic X1 xDrive28i so we could roam Northern California for a week and gain an appreciation for the color orange before Pumpkin Spice season set in. With October weeks away and California's fires subdued enough to no longer threaten the region's air quality, we loaded the X1 with camping gear and hit Yosemite to cure the hangover of a life of technological overindulgence. The road from San Francisco to Yosemite Valley is slathered in S-curves, steep climbs, abrupt drops, and jaw-dropping scenery—a combination that favors the agility of the X1's UKL platform and the quick shifts of its refined 8-speed automatic gearbox. It's there that we quickly learned where the magic of the X1 lies.
It's not in its ability to squeeze a roomy interior into dimensions that allow the Bimmer to park in compact car spaces, it's the dedication those Germans have to engineering versatility and a wonderful driving experience into just about anything wearing a set of tires. Like most BMW's, the X1's suspension lies right in the middle of comfortable and dynamic, smoothly gliding over surface streets until rubble, potholes, or roadwork send enough tremors through the cabin to jostle occupants out of their caffeine slumps. Even so, the driver can stay in control of the tightly woven chassis without feeling the need to put a second hand on the steering wheel. Though it may be classified as a small SUV, but the X1 drives much more like a 3 Series with a side of body roll, though you'd hardly notice it when cruising by famed rock formations carved out by glaciers.
And while the natural wonders of Yosemite vie for attention, especially when the peaks of El Capitan and Half Dome show through the X1's large panoramic moonroof, it's the corners that spike adrenaline levels even when one is entranced by the serenity of nature. Each scenic apex deceptively begs to be taken at speed, and we'd oblige if it weren't for a respect of nature instilled in us by disapproving park rangers and the occasional deer that strayed onto the road and forced an impromptu test of the X1's brakes. Both the deers of Yosemite and the X1 survived those incidents, but that has more to do with the crossover's 3,697-pound curb weight and a suspension system that stays close to the action despite a slight skew towards comfort. Whether descending a steep grade covered in slippery dirt using hill descent control or tossing the X1's weight around in the corners, the X1's center of gravity feels low and gives the body a tendency to squat into a fighting position when it's hustled like lap times matter.
The shy-sounding 2.0-liter four-cylinder is able to play along once the single turbocharger spools up, an event that takes the same time the 8-speed needs to shift. The punchy motor responds to throttle inputs by sending up to 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels, making the X1 good for a 0-60 mph sprint in 6.3-seconds. In the hills, its best to switch the no-nonsense drive mode selector out of Comfort and into Sport to ensure that the gearbox's telepathy adapts to the road, but we soon found ourselves slowing down and getting off the road to find a camping spot. Surrounded by nothing but trees, bear boxes, and an empty campground, a subdued sense of panic set in. You see, Yosemite's campgrounds are notorious for getting booked the minute reservations open up, so the fact our orange X1 was the only evidence of life in a camp that lay at the bottom of a long and very rocky road felt ominous.
We got out and ate lunch, enjoying the smells and solitude, when out of nowhere the sky turned grey and September hail began peppering the X1's pretty sheetmetal. After scurrying inside and warming up with heated leather seats and satellite radio, the hail let up and a park ranger emerged to ask us how we missed the "Closed for Season" signs at the entrance to the campground. During the return trip, there wasn't a hint of anxiety as moderate clearance and a clever all-wheel drive system steadily carried the X1 up the now-wet hill. Back on the road under darkened skies, the optional $950 LED headlights lit cat eyes stuck in the pavement while dim orange interior lighting and a heated steering wheel kept the mood inside as relaxed as a Barry White single. With the $300 Apple CarPlay option loaded onto our X1's 6.5-inch center screen, getting directions from Siri was made easy thanks to the iDrive controller.
As much as we love CarPlay and tout its many benefits, Yosemite exposes one of the system's major downsides: the fact it's useless without cell service. To avoid pulling out a real map and making hell freeze over, BMW loaded this X1 with the $950 navigation system, which complimented the satellite radio perfectly when iPhones turned into paperweights. After a few days at camp using almost no technology outside of the X1's power liftgate, it was time to head back to the city. The long winding descent on California's Highway 120 makes up a portion of the trip, and it's there, when switching through the glut of gear ratios to brake, that the desire for paddle shifters sets in. It hardly matters back on the interstate because the X1's compact car dimensions and sedan dynamics made us long for adaptive cruise control (an option on the X1) and a steering assist system instead.
With them, we may have noticed that the X1's gas gauge had been dwindling in the hills. Though the turbocharged 2.0-liter sipped gas at a rate of 27.9 mpg in our tenure, we found that the tank was hovering at empty in the middle of rush hour bridge traffic with the nearest gas station on the other side of a 45 minute jam. Eco Pro mode is the go-to setting for situations like these. It not only retards throttle response and sends the transmission seeking higher gears earlier (useless in stop-and-go traffic), but it pushes the Start/Stop system to the absolute limit by shutting off the engine each and every time we came to a stop. Eco Pro's pursuit of efficiency saved us from a humiliating call to the tow truck and in our eyes, cemented the X1 as a vehicle that truly adapts to as many "first world problems" as it can.
The current ethos of the German automakers seems to be centered around solving those problems by creating good and highly desirable cars that can meet a wide array of demands with prose, and then reflecting that effort in the sticker price. Though a base front-wheel drive X1 can be had for $34,895 including destination, our all-wheel drive tester starts at $36,895 including destination and jumped to $44,945 by the time it made it to our hands. For the markup it can thank the aforementioned CarPlay, lighting, and navigation options as well as a $550 paint job, the $1,450 leather interior, another $550 for the heated seats and steering wheel, and $2,500 for the Convenience package that adds the panoramic roof and ambient lighting among other features.
That's far from cheap, but just how Apple charges four-figures for its newest crop of iPhones and gets away with it because they're more like modern Swiss Army knives with highly refined tools on each branch, BMW can't be blamed for charging $45,000 for a compact crossover. As a perfect car for the weekend getaway, whether that happens on paved road or not, and the demands of our fast-paced modern lives—with kids or without—the X1 is more like two premium vehicles stuffed into one. It's also great on fuel, , and doesn't skimp on fun. In a way, the X1 is the Impala and Bel Air of our time. It's the car that defines where we are as a society and gives us a glimpse at our future. As long the rest of the industry's crossovers drive the way the X1 does, that's a future we can live with.
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