Archive for August, 2008

Training Log: 1:01:44 :: 10 miles

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Array During staff meetings, my eyes rest most often on her: a canvas of perfect color coordination and accessories draped on a curvy, statuesque frame.
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Their liking us felt like a backstage pass to adulthood. Music at their parties reinforced my suspicion that I was born almost 10 years too late, that I’d missed an adolescence with the good stuff.
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Beret count = 44.In case you’re wondering what that is about, I thought it would be funny to keep a running count of the people I have seen wearing berets. So since I arrived back at the end of August, I have counted 44 people wearing berets. I went last Monday to the Conforama, the store where my landlord had bought my bed, and they are sending someone out next Thursday to look at the bed. In the meantime, I rearranged my furniture to accommodate the pull out bed, so the apartment isn’t so horrible to get around. But this is the way that it will have to be arranged when Eddie comes out, except the pull out bed will be able to be stowed.On the Jenn is really mature front… in my Written French class, we read a story about a seal in the Greek Isles. When we finally got back into Paris, a few other MICEFA students and I went and got some beers, and watched a Rugby match. I’m beginning to see that a lot of the kids know the words, but don’t understand them. Another thing that I noticed is the French don’t say “bless you”, (a tes souhaites) when people sneeze. When saying goodbye or hello to friends, and when I meet new people, I often “fais les bisous”. This is just odd to me sometimes, because in the US, I hug friends, and shake hands of new people.
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This really felt more like a tempo run than a hard run. The wind was a big factor in how poorly I felt, as well as some ’stomach issues’ that cropped up in the last five miles. Stretching and some isometric exercises really make it feel better, and I don’t feel it at all when running.
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Advance auto zone blog about fast cars and auto trader: 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

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Third grade teacher and army veteran Gary Wieland has seven students who have parents serving in Iraq or Afghanistan.
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AMG’s 40th Anniversary is celebrated by two new presentations at the New York show, the CL65 AMG that we showed you a few days ago and the CLK 63 AMG Black Series. Mercedes claims that the CLK 63 AMG Black Series accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds – below to see a high-res image gallery & the official press release PRESS RELEASE CLK 63 AMG Black Series: Formula One Technology for the Road New York, Apr 04, 2007 From motor sport to pure culture: The new CLK 63 AMG Black Series based on the Official F1™ Top-rank handling is assured by the sophisticated AMG threaded suspension with 19-inch AMG forged wheels, new steering and the generously dimensioned AMG high-performance brake system with its composite disks. The new CLK 63 AMG Black Series is technically and visually oriented towards the Official F1™ An output upgraded by 19 kW/26 hp accelerates the CLK 63 AMG Black Series from zero to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds – The new AMG sports exhaust system with full-length twin pipes stands out with its unmistakable, pleasant AMG V8 sound. Optimized Cooling for Top Stamina The visual appearance of the CLK 63 AMG Black Series shows its racing inspiration. Adjustable AMG Sports Suspension for Best Track Performance Like its counterpart in the Formula One World Championship, the CLK 63 AMG Black Series also has a newly developed and quite special AMG sports suspension. Compared to the standard CLK 63 AMG, the Black Series has over 75 millimeters more track at the front axle and 66 millimeters more at the rear. AMG High-Performance Brake System with Larger Front Composite Disks Looking through the tracery of the AMG forged wheels, you can catch a glimpse of the ventilated and perforated disk brakes. Interior with the Functional Feel of a Genuine Racing Car The transfer of technology from motor sport, a Mercedes-AMG tradition fostered over decades, is equally evident in the interior of the CLK 63 AMG Black Series. The new AMG bucket-type seats come without side airbags and are covered in barely inflammable nylon velour with embroidered silver AMG logos. The steering wheel rim, 365 millimeters in diameter, is flattened on its underside to ensure that the driver of the CLK 63 AMG Black Series always has a perfect seating position and vehicle control. AMG Instrument Cluster with RACETIMER The carbon-embedded AMG instrument cluster with its 320 km/h scale furnishes an exclusive ambience and high functionality at the same time. Following in the path of the SLK 55 AMG Black Series, the new CLK 63 AMG Black Series was developed in the AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO opened in 2006. Technorati: Mercedes CLK 63 AMG, New York international Auto Show, NYIAS, auto news, car news, automobile, cars, automotive, vehicles, Carscoop, blogs, 2007, pictures, images

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Of course, it looks like Autism Speaks is getting more than their two cents worth again…so let’s just hope that they show our kiddos not being so horrible but beautiful!
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But not entirely.) In any case, as we wandered by the site–which we are watching for a bunch of reasons, some of which have to do with the Roebling Oil Field–we noticed that 63 Roebling qualified for GL Construction Site Du Jour status.
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and screams, “I’m running away from home, and I’m never coming back!” That’s when Dad launches into “reverse psychology” mode, all the while hoping the plan doesn’t backfire because he just can’t take another dramatic scene at the bus stop.}Labels: dadism

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O God, You are my God; Years of relationship - through good times and bad - stood him in good stead, and gave him the impetus to pen this love song to God, during a particularly difficult time of his life.Our problems can often push us away from God, either by presenting themselves as bigger than Him, or worse, making Him out to be their source. He called to mind God’s wonderful works in his life, and spent so much time meditating (contemplating, reflecting on, pondering and mulling over) the good times that he eventually began to see God alive and working in his current situation. Begin a marker of all He’s blessed you with, so that when the need arises, you’ll be able to recall and meditate on them.On the other hand, if your life is a turmoil-ridden wilderness, take a leaf out of David’s book and begin to recall the beauty and power of God. walk with Christ through the first few chapters of Mark’s gospel to see His concern and provision for those who approached Him with difficulties we can only imagine.Then begin to meditate on these examples until a vision of God comes alive within your heart, and as your perspective changes, you will be assured enough to sing, like David:I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer.
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(from DaimlerChrysler Press Release) From motor sport to pure culture: The new CLK 63 AMG Black Series based on the Official F1™ Safety Car – the high-performance AMG vehicle that has been providing Formula One safety since 2006. Top-rank handling is assured by the sophisticated AMG threaded suspension with 19-inch AMG forged wheels, new steering and the generously dimensioned AMG high-performance brake system with its composite disks. Visually, too, the CLK 63 AMG Black Series clearly shows its descent from the Official F1™ Safety Car: its striking front apron with large cooling intakes, flared wheel arches, diffusor-type rear apron and carbon-fiber airflow breakaway edge, all demonstrate the car’s sporting and pur sang pedigree.The new CLK 63 AMG Black Series is technically and visually oriented towards the Official F1™ Safety Car and thus addresses all sports-car enthusiasts who value high competitiveness. A visual upshift icon on the AMG main menu signals the recommended gear change.Optimized Cooling for Top StaminaThe visual appearance of the CLK 63 AMG Black Series shows its racing inspiration. On the trunk lid, a new airflow breakaway edge, also made of carbon, is responsible for reducing lift forces on the rear axle.Adjustable AMG Sports Suspension for Best Track PerformanceLike its counterpart in the Formula One World Championship, the CLK 63 AMG Black Series also has a newly developed and quite special AMG sports suspension. Perfect deceleration, optimal apportionment of brake power and enormous fade resistance are hallmarks of the AMG high-performance brake system – even when being tested to the maximum on the track.Interior with the Functional Feel of a Genuine Racing CarThe transfer of technology from motor sport, a Mercedes-AMG tradition fostered over decades, is equally evident in the interior of the CLK 63 AMG Black Series. The steering wheel rim, 365 millimeters in diameter, is flattened on its underside to ensure that the driver of the CLK 63 AMG Black Series always has a perfect seating position and vehicle control.AMG Instrument Cluster with RACETIMERThe carbon-embedded AMG instrument cluster with its 320 km/h scale furnishes an exclusive ambience and high functionality at the same time. Following in the path of the SLK 55 AMG Black Series, the new CLK 63 AMG Black Series was developed in the AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO opened in 2006.
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