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20 mile daily commute: do I need HPWC?
20 mile daily commute: do I need HPWC?
HPWC is unnecessary.
I have a ~30 mile daily commute and have been getting along just fine without the HPWC.
You should get a NEMA 14-50 outlet installed though. There's plenty of information about that on the Tesla site (Model S > Charging) and on these forums.
I drive over 100 miles a day, and would be just fine without the HPWC. A standard dryer outlet (220V) would be just fine. I did get the HPWC "just in case" and have found it to be handy once, but generally I would be fine without it.
A 110 V outlet will get you about 4 miles/hr charge. If you charged 10 hours overnight, you'd get around 40 miles charge. But, once you get your car, you'll probably find yourself driving more than just the 7 or 8 miles each way to work.
Twin chargers are also unnecessary.
No way do you need the HPWC. If you are getting a 60kWh car, plan to do 100+ miles, come home and then go out a few hours later then maybe.
For you....
20 miles at c. 350Wh/m is 7kW. You could loose about 3.5kWh from vampire drain. So 10.5kWh
Assuming you charge from 6:00pm to 8:00am (14 hours), with 120V at 12A will give you about 17kWh after charging losses.
So you should be good to go. But be warned - some people have reported that 110V at 12A can barely keep up with the vampire load on the car sometimes. If you wiring is not good, or if the heat/cold is excessive you either won't get 17 kWh, or you'll use more than 10.5
If you have room on your panel I'd drop in a NEMA 14-50 outlet, even if you can only run it at 20A you are going to get 57 kWh - or 5x what you need.
Although it is probably not an item that more than 2% of owners would ever need, it is still a cool item to have. In Ontario, we receive a $1000.00 credit for the EV electrical hookup, but it must involve an approved EV charging unit such as the HPWC.
This reduces the cost by a grand, so it is an easy decision to make.
You also get a federal tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of the charger. This credit falls under installation of EV charging infrastructure and is applicable to residential EV installations. So spending $1,200 for the HPWC gets you back $360 in federal tax credits. A tax credit is not like a deduction. A tax credit reduces your tax obligation, a tax deduction is a reduction in your taxable income.
14-50 with a single charger would be more then adequate. You could scrape by with a 110v however if your driving pattern changed it would not be enough, it would certainly do initially whilst waiting for a 14-50 installation.
I would also say no. I have an 80 mile round tripper daily. I can charge at work on 110, but I never seem to need the extra charge. Actually I go all week charging at 110 at work, then charge at home the last night and repeat. My range has never dipped below 100 miles (85kwh).
I would second everything already said here. I have a 50 mile commute one way, and I'm not getting twin chargers or a HPWC. A 14-50 Nema outlet is all you need. The superchargers bypass all onboard charging systems anyway.
100 mile daily commute. Have a 14-50 and regenerate my losses in 3-4 hrs. Have only charged outside my home to try it out such as Hawthorne supercharger and Ontario airport but wasn't needed. Have a 220 mile day trip coming up so I will likely get a top-up somewhere for security.
@amped the tax credits for ev charge station I believe don't work if you pay amt which I would guess a good number of folks that buy Teslas fall into. Unlike the EV tax credit which does work for all.
If you're only doing 20 miles round trip each day, you could even get by with 120V, 12A. But I'll still recommend putting in a NEMA 14-50 outlet.
The 30% tax credit also applies to your NEMA 14-50 installation (It is after all an EV charging station that would otherwise not be in your garage)
Haven't gotten my 14-50 wired yet, so I've used the 120V outlet without a problem despite giving about 100 miles of test drives a day this first week of ownership. Normally I'd commute 40 miles a day and would foresee no problem using the 120V plug. I'm consistently adding 4 MPH charge.
120V adds charge at 4 miles per hour while the 14-50 will go about 29 +/= miles per hour.
NEMA 14-50, single charger, smile, enjoy.
NEMA 14-50 is a 220/240v outlet with a 50 amp breaker, your car will draw up to 240 volts and up to 40 amps current, which will translate into the 29 miles/hour for range.
Think of it this way - with a completely depleted battery, you can recharge overnight with a NEMA 14-50 (approx 8-9 hours). With just about any 120v outlet, it takes 2.5-3.5 days.
Go NEMA 14-50 and no regrets.
I know of one owner who has a single charger, but got the HPWC anyway because of appearance and freedom from attaching the UMC every time he charges. Looks and convenience.
I seriously doubt you will only be driving 8 miles per day in this car once you get it. I have a friend like you that didn't drive much at all before. Now he is driving over 75 miles a day as he always finds an excuse to go run errands. LOL.
I agree with everyone. I drive ~16 miles daily and doing fine with NEMA 14-50 installed. In fact, I only charge every 3-4 days.
I have a similar commute and using 120V at work ALMOST covers the round trip (ie. I don't even need to charge at home). I have a 14-50 outlet installed for weekends and to top-off at the end of a weekday.
I strongly recommend something more than a 120V at home for weekends and the odd surprises. For comparison, a 14-50 is slightly faster than most public EV chargers.
@Windsurfer - in the Model S delivery checklist and owners guide there's a section about setting up charging at home, and links to TMC where there are some very detailed instructions for you or your electrician if you choose to go that route.
Put in a 14 - 50. You won't need the HPWC but you will find that the c at is so much fun that you take detours to and from work. Nice to always know rhat you can recharge overnight.
So, per all the above, you see that the 14-50 when properly installed gives you about 10KW which matches your single charger. If you get home with zero miles you can fill it up in 8 hours. The HPWC is double: 20 KW, requires dual chargers in the car, and you can charge an empty car in 4 hours. Just a factor of 2. Will you ever need it? Maybe once.
But another thought for you, if its a long wire run then that is where all the cost, time and effort is. You might run larger cable so that in the future you can upgrade without having to run the cable again. But really, 20 miles a day is 8-10 kWh which will take about an hour.
( but 5-8 years from now, when the cars have 500 mile batts, and your job moved way out, and you have 3 EV's to charge at once...)
If you have time-of-use electrical rates (generally meaning your utility charges different rates during different time periods of the day) then having a 14-50 will likely allow you to charge within the most favorable rate window.
120v, not so much.
And if the TOU window is made really small ...
I drive 40-50 miles daily and currently am using a NEMA 14-30 outlet and so far it hasn't been a major problem. I do have a HPWC and am just waiting for the electrician to upgrade my service panel (for PG&E E9-B) and run a 100A circuit to the garage for it.
HPWC is un-necessary for your "planned" needs - however a NEMA 14-50 is useful for times when:
a) you need to drive the car further
b) want the turn around time to be practical
I would recommend having at least a 240v/30-50 AMP circuit that when needed you can use the car's full range and not have to wait over 8 hours for it to be back at full capacity…
In you case I agree the NEMA will meet your needs. If in the future your needs changes you can always buy the HPWC for the same price online as with the car(at least the same price today).
I have an 85 and installed a 14-50. I drive 120-130 miles per day, only charge up to 240 miles at night and usually have at least 100 miles of range when I get home. I start charging at midnight when the TOU super low rates kick in and charging usually takes less than 5 hours.
I originally wanted to get the HPWC with twin chargers and Tesla advised against it based on my schedule.
If you think this way...with 100 miles left when you get home...it is like having 4-5 gallons in an ICE. That is plenty for the 'after work' drive that typically could be taken.
I has a HPWC installed with a 100A/240 circuit. It was a challenge. The Siemens circuit breaker box with 200A feed was on one side of my 2 car garage with 2 doors. I wanted the HPWC installed on the wall between the 2 garage doors. Also, the breaker box has no open slots.
First the electrician had to replace 4 single beakers with doubles to make room for the double size 100A breaker. That was $20+$20+$49. He chose to use 2 gauge wire that is rated for 100A and 125A Max. Chose tray quality cable that had 2 lives, 1 neutral and an extra ground that was not needed. That was one fat cable that cost $8/foot and I needed 32 ft. Plus $25 in conduit to enter and exit the cable. Installation was a little tough to manage the cable on bends. Took about 5 hours till the HPWC was installed.
The HPWC works great and is very convenient with the 85P/Pano/Pearl/Grey/loaded, dual chargers, etc. Do I really need it? No! I got the car set to charge at 30A only. Heck, I did not even need the car. However, I put my savings in this stock between $35-40 after testing driving a friend's SigP. Talk about being impressive. I am more impressed with my 85P. The quality has improved with tighter tolerances, finish, etc. Doors close like a Mercedes!
If you only drive 20 miles a day you don't even need 240V charging, a 110 socket would charge it in 7 hours.
My wife commutes about 50 miles a day (round trip). The 240w/50 AMP works great. We've put over 9,000 miles on the car in 8 months, had 0 range anxiety or problems. She forgot to plug it in for a couple of days and didn't have any problems (though she was irritated when I told her to after noticing the low remaining miles while on the other side of the country - the Tesla app is great).
I walk to work, but have managed to put 4k+ miles on my car in the past four months - 'joy riding' for any excuse I can get after work hours. To that point, I have a 240V at one house and a HPWC at my condo. I do most of my 'riding' on the weekend, and it's very reassuring that I can stop by the condo and get a fast charge while I eat dinner. While I can use a 120V during the day while my car is parked, it's good to have the option to 'fill up' fast as you plan your next adventure.
As everyone has said, even factoring in what I am about to say, you can almost certainly get by with 120v/12A service.
But be aware that if your 7-8 mile commute each way is in city traffic, your drain will be significantly more than 7-8 miles of range each way.
My average daily commute is about 5-6 miles total (1.5 miles each way plus a short sidetrack or two for errands). But I live in downtown Los Angeles and average 560-620 W/mi on that daily drive, vs about 360-370 overall average when you add in my weekend long-distance driving.
Stop and go traffic is brutal on the power drain, using about twice the rated draw.
I do about 25 miles a day. I just plug in to 110 overnight and I'm fully charged in the morning. I get about 4miles an hr charging. We needed to do a major overhaul to get 14-50 in our detached garage.
We did one road trip over a weekend where we returned home with 10 miles, it wasn't until Thursday did we get a full charge back during the week with our regular driving.
I agree with JoeBadge, I find excuses to drive. I try not to eat close to home anymore, I try to find something with a little drive.
I'll echo those who say you don't NEED an HPWC for a 20 mile daily commute.
However, it can be nice to have but here's another option that I find to be very useful:
We started with a NEMA 14-30 in our garage for the first 2 years with our Tesla Roadster, then we sprung for a Clipper Creek CS-90 (70 Amp, 240 Volt J-1772) charging station that will charge any modern EV as well a Tesla with adapter. Only Teslas can handle the full 70 Amp current though.
I'd say we've found the 70 Amp capability to be useful only about 5 times in the past 2 years that we've had it. That was for times when we'd been driving a lot during the day, then wanted to quickly get some range before going out for the evening.
Summary: Its a nice-to-have luxury but not absolutely necessary.
I currently live in a place where I'm really only able to get 110v service and so I looked carefully at charge rate. Tesla claims 5 m/h of charge at 110v 12 amps. 12 amps total is what a typical 15amp circuit can sustain.
My calcs went like so: I commute 20 miles total per day. Double it for plenty of safety.. 40 miles. At 5 m/h it needs 8 hours to charge. By that calc I can pull in at 11 PM and leave at 7am and always keep a full charge. Sweet.
If I want to go on a longer ride (and likely you will :) it could take a while to catch up, and I've also got an ICE as a backup for road trips and such (if you don't that makes you dependent on pretty limited charge speed at 110v).
Bottom line for a twenty mile commute along with sporadic longer trips and alternative transport: its a breeze!
Well yeah, except that, in practice my car while telling me that it is charging at 108v 12a and is getting barely more than 3 m/h, so my 'safe' 40 miles now takes 13+ hours to recover and suddenly we are in a whole new game.
It turns out that I really don't often drive more than ~30 miles per day so I'm glad to say I'm fine. Now, if I wanted or needed to every day drive 40 miles, I'd be in trouble and I'd be pissed. And of course it would give me more flexibility if I actually got the claimed 5 m/h.
Before a brief rant, let me assure you I love my MS....
It seems EVIL to me that Tesla still claims an unqualified 5 m/h at 110v/12a (see Outlet Charging - Adapter Guide) I really dislike it when someone establishes an expectation and then come up 40% short. If an ICE car manufacturer claimed 30mpg and delivered 18, I suspect courtroom drama would be in their future. C'mon Tesla!!
I don't like my charge rate, but I am still LOVING MY MS.
Sometimes you can use 2 separate circuits at 110V to get 220V with a special connector. http://www.quick220.com/220_volt.htm
Yes, similar to @david.cheney I consistently get 3 or sometimes 4 miles per hour of charge on 120/15 (which reports 114-117V in practice once charging starts).
Can anyone tell me what I would get in practice if I did have the maximum 240v installed that will work with a car that does not have dual chargers?
5 miles/hour is "ideal" range - not rated range - 3 mph is "rated" range…you may be able to upgrade you 120V circuit to 20 or 30 AMPS - at which point you'd get 4-7 mph rated range…
the new Tesla 5-20 adapter allows charging at 16 AMP off of a 20 AMP 120v circuit.
@david.chenney - The 5mi/hr charging rate at 120V is ideal miles, not rated miles, and assumes a full 125V (just like the HPWC at 10kW assumes 40A@250V).
Just like when I bought my LEAF (which is now my wife's) -- the claimed range is 100mi and the EPA range is 76mi, and I looked at what those estimates entailed and figured the way I would drive it I would get about 65mi. That estimate turned out to be exactly correct. So bottom line, any marketing numbers are going to generally have best-case assumptions built in, and you should understand those before you make decisions based on them.
I'm a little confused on the numbers, how can 5 MPH be ideal range but only 3 MPH for rated range?
If you look at Tesla's battery ratings, ideal range is only 13% higher than EPA rated range. 300 miles versus 265 miles. So while charging, shouldn't the same math hold true? If you are charging at 3 MPH in rated range mode, ideal range should only be adding another 13%. The difference between rated and ideal should be 3 MPH vs 3.4 MPH.
How can there be a 67% disparity between rated and ideal range while charging, yet when the battery is full there is only a 13% difference?
On a similar note -- when they say "up to 300mi range", did you assume that you could drive how you wanted and achieve that, or did you investigate what you were likely to get in real-world scenarios?
@AmpedRealtor - 125V * 12A * .86 / 265 Wh/mi = 4.87 ideal mi/hr
118V * 12A * .86 / 308 Wh/mi = 3.95 rated mi/hr
In the marketing materials, they round up, while the car truncates the fraction when showing you how fast it is charging. You can calculate the actual rate the car is charging by looking at how long it takes to charge.
@ jat - thanks for explaining the calculation, I knew someone with math skills would jump in! :)
If you installed a NEMA 14-50 outlet you would get 28-30 miles of charge per hour. Dual chargers are only used with the HPWC at home.
You math seems good, but Tesla does lable the 5-15 outlet as a 110V outlet. Why do they do the math based on 125V?
@PaceyWhitter - Because depending on the electrical system, you actually get anywhere from 108V to 125V. The ~120V is actually the delta to ground from one of the hot lines of the split-phase ~240V system in which case it is close to 120V, or the delta to ground from two phases of a 3-phase system (commercial sites, including some multifamily residences, will use this) in which case it is under 110V. Generally this is pretty sloppy, as people refer to it as 110V or 120V -- at my house, it is typically 122V. 240V is even worse, because if it is 2 legs of a 3-phase system, it will be about 208V (beware a number of public chargers are 208V, so you will charge slower than you expect).
These days, most devices are built to auto-range for anywhere from 108V to 250V, and that includes the UMC. However, the total power is volts * amps (ignoring the power factor), and the current is limited by the size of wire and other components. So, if the voltage is lower, you just get less power as you can't just draw more current to make up for it.


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Brandeis University presented a screening of the Academy Award-nominated Israeli documentary film "The Gatekeepers," followed by a question-and-answer session with its director, Dror Moreh, at the Creative Artists Agency in Los Angeles on February 28.
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Drivetrain: ARB Air Locker front, Detroit Locker rear, 4.10 gears
Performance Mods: 4.0L, K&N air intake, Flowmaster exhaust, Optima RedTop battery
Other Doodads: Custom bumpers, rock sliders, and air tank
Funniest Wheeling Incident: Getting stuck in my front yard and having to leave it overnight until the rain stopped and tow truck could pull it out
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Anything you would Change?: Dana 44 high pinion and 4.56 gears
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Owner: Matt Hutchins, Denton, MD
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Owner: John Talley, America
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Anything you would Change?: 2-inch body lift and better tires
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Owner: Bill Dotinga, Lynden, WA
Tires & Wheels: 35x12.50 Goodyear MTRs on 15x8
Suspension: All Pro 3-inch front springs with stock S-10 rear springs
Drivetrain: 4L60E, Longfields, ARB Air Lockers, 5.29 gears
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Other Doodads: Custom flatbed, bumpers, and cage
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Anything you would Change?: Lower transfer-case gears
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Owner: Ben White, Windsor, VT
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Suspension: Custom solid axle swap
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Performance Mods: 355ci, Flowmaster exhaust
Other Doodads: Custom front bumper with Warn winch, boxed frame
Funniest Wheeling Incident: Cracking the frame after a late-night antigravity experiment
Does Everything work the way you want?: Yes, the doubler is wicked awesome
Anything you would Change?: Stroked big-block
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Owner: Brett Bennett, Grayson, GA
Tires & Wheels: 33x12.50 Pro Comp Mud Terrains on 17x9 Pro Comp Alloys
Suspension: 2.5-inch Old Man Emu with All Pro rear control arms
Drivetrain: Stock
Performance Mods: K&N air filter, Flowmaster exhaust
Other Doodads: ARB front bumper, custom sliders and skidplates from front to rear
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Anything you would Change?: 1-ton axles and 39-inch BFG Krawlers
Anything to Add?: Always tread lightly and support your local 4x shops
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Owner: Keith LaBaw, Tucson, AZ
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Drivetrain: Part-time NP203 kit
Performance Mods: Dual exhaust
Other Doodads: Custom bumpers and reinforced frame at steering box
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Anything you would Change?: Lockers are next on the list
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Owner: Greg Myers, Perth, Western Australia
Tires & Wheels: 35x12.50 Baja Claw radials on 15-inch Pro Comp
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Diplomacy on North Korea's nuclear program is rapidly gaining momentum this week in tandem with debate on resuming food aid for the country's long suffering people.
Robert King, US special envoy for North Korea, arrived here Monday for talks that analysts believe are to persuade reluctant South Korean leaders to go along with food aid to the North. He's tying his mission to the question of North Korea's record on human rights, about which he says the US "remains deeply concerned."
How North Korea responds, Mr. King warns, "will have a significant impact" on US policy vis-à-vis North Korea.
Analysts see King's talks as timed for talks in Beijing between North and South Korea's nuclear negotiators. South Korea's Wi Sung-lac and North Korea's Ri Yong-ho meet Wednesday in a potential breakthrough to resumption of six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program, last held in Beijing nearly three years ago.
"King wants to provide aid for North Korea," says Choi Jin-wook, long-time North Korea watcher at the Korea Institute for National Unification. The Americans, he says, have been waiting for South Korea to agree to a return to the large-scale shipments of food and fertilizer that South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak halted at the outset of his five-year term in early 2008.
While six-party talks – hosted by China and including the US, Japan, Russia, and the two Koreas – deal with North Korea's nuclear program, there is little prospect that North Korea will do away with its arsenal. North Korea has twice conducted underground nuclear tests, in October 2006 and May 2009, is believed to have fabricated material for up to a dozen warheads and is building a new reactor for highly enriched uranium.
Against this background, analysts believe North Korea sees negotiations as a wedge to obtaining food on the way to its goal of proving it's a strong and prosperous nation.
"North Korea's foremost concern is regime stability," says Mr. Choi. The North "wants to consolidate the power transition to Kim Jong-un. It also needs to successfully hold political festivals next year. For all these, North Korea needs sufficient food."
North Korea in February observes the birthday of leader Kim Jong-il, and in April the 100-year anniversary of his father, "Great Leader" Kim Il-sung, who ruled for nearly 50 years before dying in 1994. Kim Jong-il's third son, heir-apparent Kim Jong-un, celebrates what North Korea is saying will be his 30th birthday in January – though he's believed to be two years younger.
So the pressing issue is how tightly to link aid to human rights in a society in which at least 200,000 people are believed to be held in a brutal and sometimes deadly "gulag system."
South Koreans remain outraged by the abduction of several thousand South Korean citizens over the years since the Korean War. Most of the abductees were fishermen whose boats strayed into North Korean waters. At the same time, more than 21,000 North Koreans have defected to South Korea since the end of the war, and the numbers are steadily rising.
"Some argue we should make use of this leverage," says Oh Chung-suk, a director at the ministry of unification, responsible for dealings with the North.
South Korean analysts express doubts, however, about the extent of North Korea's need.
North Korea has produced nearly 4 million tons of food this year, nearly as much as last year, but the distribution system guarantees only that the food goes to party and government officials, armed forces, and construction workers, while millions go hungry.
"North Korea suffers from a chronic shortage," says a unification ministry report quoted by South Korea's Yonhap news agency, "but this year's shortfall is not that serious."
Nonetheless, some experts paint a grim picture.
A representative of Cap Anamur, a German group, reported "emaciated children and elderly women on the edge of the road stuffing weeds into their mouths," and the English-language Korea Herald said there had been cases of cannibalism.
"Things are worse now than for some time," says Tim Peters, a missionary now visiting China, after talking to defectors who have just crossed the Tumen River. "The need is very dire."
US and South Korean officials acknowledge they were far from certain where the food was going during the decade of South Korea's Sunshine policy of reconciliation, from 2000 to 2008, when shipments totaled several hundred thousand tons a year.
"The US and South Korea have never really monitored food," says Won Jae-chun, a law professor here. "The US has to come up with a very clear-cut standard."


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U.S. Melges 24 Class on the Threshhold of Record Breaking NOOD Regatta
14 February 2008
St. Petersburg, Fla. - With just a day to go until the start of the 2008 Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regatta in St. Petersburg, Florida, the U.S. Melges 24 Class has accumulated an impressive, record-breaking 48 entries. Participants have flocked from around the world, including several from as far away as California, Canada and Bermuda.
The Melges 24 class is the largest in attendance and expected to be the highlight fleet of the regatta. With the likes of 2007 Northeast District Champion Terry Hutchinson on Quantum Racing; 2007 U.S. National Champion Brian Porter on Full Throttle, Alan Field on WTF, Peter and Kristen Lane with their two-boat Brickhouse / Outhouse program, and 2007 Southeast Ranking Champion Steve Kopf on Blur scheduled to appear, they are favored to deliver command performances. In addition to the record overall turn-out, an all-time high number of Corinthian entries are expected as well.
Corinthian heart and passion runs deep with this event. The St. Pete's NOOD has always encouraged the amateur Melges 24 spirit, bringing about the very, very best in the fleet. We are certain that 2008 will meet and exceed those exact expectations. The class will celebrate in style with overall awards on Sunday for the top five Corinthian teams.
Today, the fleet will be assembling the boats, going out for practice as well as taking care of the mundane task of weigh-in which will be conducted all day and well into the evening hours during registration.
Full results and reports will be posted at the official website of the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USMCA). Also see the official event Sailing World Website.
The Melges 24 is designed by Reichel Pugh and considered the most unique one design Sportboat in the world as well as one of the fastest-growing classes of high performance yachts. More information can be found at the official website of the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USMCA), the International Melges 24 Class Association (IMCA).
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See You in the Sunshine State
I'm going to keep my blog real short this week, as I'm busy preparing for the International Biomass Conference & Expo being held in Orlando, Fla., which kicks off next week.
It opens Monday with two preconference seminars—the Pellet Supply Chain Summit and the Bioenergy Project Development Seminar—as well as a golf outing at Shingle Creek. I've actually never golfed in my life, so you won't find me there. Instead, I'll be co-moderating the PSCS.
If you're not arriving in time for the seminars, the trade show ribbon cutting and opening reception starts at 5 p.m. This is one of the best networking opportunities that this or any other industry trade show offers (not to mention delicious food), so I hope to see you there. I'll be meandering about taking photos and checking out exhibits.
The next morning, I have a feeling the "State of the Industry" general session is going to bring about some very interesting conversation, particularly when it comes to advanced biofuels and everything that's happened in the sector during the past year, especially policywise. Advanced Biofuels Association President Michael McAdams will be on stage with half a dozen other industry leaders, and, as you likely know if you've ever had the opportunity to see him speak before, he will undoubtedly have some intense commentary to offer regarding the current state and future of advanced biofuels. It's been a tough year for the sector.
On the bright side, it's going to be nice to enjoy some warm weather after the hideous winter most of the country has endured.
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He raises some points and criticism of Theravada, the way it is practiced in Southeast Asian countries. Some of the criticisms I find to be unfair, but I like his conclusion here:
How, then, can Theravada Buddhism be disseminated? How can it even be saved? I find the answer obvious. We have to return to the Buddha's teaching. Our leaders must fearlessly stand up and tell the world that Buddhism is meant to apply to the whole of life, public and private. We have to understand, and act accordingly, that ritual has no intrinsic value and must be jettisoned if it gets in the way of living the Dhamma. We must acknowledge that Buddhism is for all, including foreigners and women: all must be the objects of our love and compassion, just as all are equally responsible moral agents. Yes; we have to take the Buddha seriously!


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The boots are scuffed and layered with dust,
The Colt pistols oiled, with no sign of rust;
The spurs are tarnished, the straps wearing thin;
And his stampede strap is pulled tight to his chin.
The gunbelt and holsters have faded with age,
Tooled with scratches from miles of sage;
He constantly squints from days in the sun,
And he's known, sometimes, to be good with a gun.
A bag of Bull Durham is tucked in his vest,
And a huge red bandana covers his chest;
His roping cuffs have softened with wear;
His quirt is made from braided horsehair.
The chaps are blackened from a thousand fires,
The leather gloves snagged and torn by wire.
His old pants are wearing out in the seat,
And the threadbare shirt is just right for the heat.
The Winchester's stock has long lost its sheen,
But its action is smooth and impeccably clean;
His shotgun is never far from his side,
Its two nickeled barrels carried with pride.
His duster protects him from winds 'cross the plain,
A faithful, worn cowboy hat fights sun and rain;
As he rides the prairies his heart knows the joy
Of the freedom and spirit that make a Cowboy.
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Frequently referred to as the 'capital of the south', Atlanta is one of America's most exciting cities. Epitomising the traditional southern values of warm hospitality and delicious food, Atlanta's cultural heritage and architectural beauty create an intoxicating combination.
As the state capital of Georgia, Atlanta is a major financial, cultural and political hotspot. It's where Home Depot has its headquarters, where the first Coca-Cola was sold and where the 1996 Summer Olympics were held. Dr. Martin Luther King remains the city's most celebrated individual, with several museums and memorials commemorating the civil rights leader, but there's no shortage of notable politicians, writers and actors whose roots remain firmly in Atlanta.
One of the world's busiest airports, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International fields over 22 million passengers a year. Located seven miles to the south of the city centre, it's well-connected both by roads and public transport. Atlanta's traffic is frequently hectic, with numerous one-way streets that can perplex newcomers to the city, so it's advisable to have a reliable GPS if you're planning to travel by car. The MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) is highly efficient and serves most corners of the city, making it a more tempting choice for many residents.
The Atlanta BeltLine provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy Georgia's warm climate. This major redevelopment project, which is projected to continue until 2030, was initially proposed in a 1999 master's thesis by a student at Georgia Tech. Utilising a historic 22-mile railway encircling the city, the Atlanta BeltLine so far consists of four trail segments and six new or renovated parks. Hikes, runs and exercise classes are frequently held along the BeltLine, with bus tours providing in-depth details of the project's genesis and ultimate aims.
Many of Atlanta's top-rated attractions can be found within walking distance of Pemberton Place. This is where you'll find both the World of Coca Cola Museum, which tells the story of one of the world's most iconic brands, and the Georgia Aquarium, where you can swim with their enormous but gentle whale sharks. The headquarters of CNN are located just around the corner; the Inside CNN Studio Tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at one of the nation's biggest networks.
A visit to this city wouldn't be complete without paying homage to its role in the civil rights movement. The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site encompasses a visitor centre, the preacher's childhood home and a memorial garden, as well as the First Ebenezer Baptist Church where he delivered some of his earliest speeches. The Atlanta History Center in Buckhead narrates Georgia's journey from the Civil War to civil rights and beyond, while the National Center for Civil and Human Rights focuses on the ongoing global battle for equality and opportunity.
For the best view of the city skyline, head to the Jackson Street Bridge. Unlike many cities' finest vantage points, it's completely free to wander down here and capture a stunning photograph. Residents disagree over whether sunrise, sunset or midday provides the most compelling lighting, but either way, it is almost impossible to take a bad shot.
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When you make a module using the module creator, is there a way to refresh Bible Analyzer without having to stop and re-start the program?
I am working on various modules, both Bibles and books, a chapter at a time, and it takes finite amount of time (not much, I realize), but I would like to have immediate gratification, if you know what I mean.


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Mount Fuji (富士山 Fuji-san, 3776 meters) is Japan's highest mountain and the focal point of the sprawling Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Visible from Tokyo on a clear day, the mountain is located to the west of Tokyo on the main island Honshu, straddling the border between Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures.
A perfectly symmetrical volcanic cone, the mountain is a near-mythical national symbol immortalized in countless works of art, including Hokusai's 36 Views of Mt. Fuji.
The Japanese always refer to Mt. Fuji as Fuji-san, but the -san (山) here simply means "mountain", and has nothing to do with the honorific san (さん) for people's names. "Fujiyama" is a misreading of the name, and is never used by the Japanese themselves — except in the set phrase Fujiyama geisha, a lament at how Japan is misunderstood in the West.
When to go
Climbing outside the official season is extremely dangerous without alpine climbing experience and equipment. Nearly all facilities are closed in the off season. The weather, unpredictable any time of year, is downright vicious in the winter (temperatures below -40°C have been reported up top) and there are cases of people being literally blown off the mountain by high winds. All roads to the 5th station are shut out of season so you will have a long walk up. But if you insist, you're strongly encouraged to at least file a climbing plan with the Yoshida police [1] (Japanese only).
Fortunately, there are a few options for those who are not fit enough to climb or who would like to get "up close" to the mountain in the off-season. The trails at the bottom of the mountain are less steep, and suited more for an afternoon hike at any time of the year. The nearby Fuji Five Lakes (Fuji-goko) has many attractions close to the mountain, and Hakone also provides spectacular views. In a less nature focussed branch of things to do, the city of Fujiyoshida, which contains much of the mountain, is also home to Fuji-Q Highland, a leading amusement park.
Get in
Mt. Fuji can be approached from all sides, but note that transport schedules are sharply cut outside the official climbing season in July and August. For up to date information, the city of Fujiyoshida maintains a Fuji access page listing current routes and schedules.
From Tokyo, the easiest and most popular option is to take a direct bus from Shinjuku to the trailhead at Kawaguchiko Fifth Station. The most economical approach is by Odakyu train from Shinjuku to Gotemba, although you will have to change trains and the price difference is rather minimal.
By plane
Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport [2] near Shizuoka opened in June 2009. Despite the name, it's over 80 km away to the west of the mountain and not much closer to Mt. Fuji than Tokyo's airports.
By bus
The easiest option for reaching the slopes of Mt. Fuji is to take the Keio express bus from Shinjuku in Tokyo. The direct bus takes 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on traffic, costs ¥2600, and takes you directly to the start of the climb at Kawaguchiko 5th Station. To buy a ticket, take the west exit at Shinjuku station, then follow the circle of bus stops to the left. The Keio building is on the corner near stop 26, right across from Yodobashi Camera. You can reserve a seat for free at Keio website. You will still need to pay for your ticket at the station.
By train
There is no direct access to Mt. Fuji by train, but you can get pretty close and change to a bus for the rest of the way, and doing it this way allows you to use any of the ascent or descent routes. From Tokyo, the two main staging points are Fujiyoshida and Gotemba, while visitors from western Japan can opt for Fujinomiya (Shin-Fuji) instead.
Via Fujiyoshida
Fujiyoshida can be reached by taking the JR Chuo line to Otsuki and changing to the Fujikyu line. The Fujikyu line passes through Fujiyoshida to Kawaguchiko, from where hourly buses (50 minutes, ¥1700) shuttle to the 5th Station. If you are planning to walk from the foot of the mountain, Fujiyoshida is, also, the starting point of the Yoshida route. You will be able to visit Fujiyoshida Sengenjinja (shrine) on the way to the summit.
Via Gotemba
If heading for the Gotemba route (御殿場), Subashiri route, or Suyama route, take the JR Tokaido line from Tokyo through Odawara to Kōzu (国府津) station then change train for Gotemba. Alternatively, if traveling from Shinjuku, take the Odakyu line to Shin-Matsuda and walk to the neighboring Gotemba line Matsuda station. This local train usually runs just once per hour.
During official climbing season there are direct buses from Gotemba station to the Gotemba 5th station that take about 40 minutes and cost ¥1080/1500 one-way/return. Tickets to the Subashiri 5th station are ¥1500/2000 one-way/return. A bus for the Suyama route is ¥530 one-way. If you want to ascend and descend on different routes, you can purchase a 3-day round trip ticket for a little over ¥3000. Note that Gotemba buses run only during the official Fujisan mountain climbing season between July and August, but Subashiri route busses run till October and Suyama route busses run all year around.
There is also a bus to Kawaguchiko from the Gotemba station and a bus from Shin-Matsuda to the Kawaguchiko fifth station (¥3000 one-way).
Via Fujinomiya
Visitors coming from western Japan may wish to opt for the southern approach via Fujinomiya (富士宮) instead. The nearest Tokaido Shinkansen stop is Shin-Fuji station (新富士駅). From Shin-Fuji station, buses cost ¥4500 return. If arriving on the ordinary Tokaido line, change trains to the JR Minobu Line at Fuji station. The bus fare from Fujinomiya station to the 5th station of Mt. Fuji is 1,970 for one-way or 3,000 for round-trip.
By car
Take the Chuo Expressway from Shinjuku. Tolls will set you back around ¥2500.
By guided tour
There are also Fuji-san climbing tours offered by numerous travel companies throughout Japan. These tours may include round trip bus fare, climbing guide, hut, dinner, breakfast (packed rice box), and a visit to a hot spring after the descent. Prices tend to be expensive though: a one-day "superman" tour costs around ¥20000 and a more leisurely two-day approach (including overnight stay) is over ¥30000. Most of these tours are conducted in Japanese and stick firmly to the trodden path, but if you need an English-speaking guide to accompany you to the top or want to explore the less-well known "pilgrimage" routes, Fuji Mountain Guides [3] offers small group ascents from ¥32,500JPY for a two-day trip, including round trip transportation from tokyo, lodging and 2 hot meals on the mountain.
Get around
Once on the mountain the only way of getting around is on foot. The sole exception is horseback riding, available on the Fujiguchiko trail between the 5th and 7th stations only for the steep price of ¥14,000.
For merely seeing Mt. Fuji, it's better to maintain some distance. The most popular places for sightseeing tours of Fuji and surroundings are Hakone, to the east of Mt. Fuji towards Tokyo, and the Fuji Five Lakes, located just north of the mountain. Note, however, that Fuji is notoriously shy and is wreathed in clouds most of the time: it's entirely possible to drive around the mountain and never see it. Visibility tends to be the worst in the hot, muggy summer and the best in the winter, when the air is dry and clear.
The Mt. Fuji Welcome Card [4] is a free card that can get you discounts for various attractions and tours in the vicinity.
The thing to do on Mt. Fuji is, of course, to climb it. As the Japanese say, a wise man climbs Fuji once, and a fool twice, but the true wisdom of this phrase is usually only learned the hard way. Athletes have completed the climb in under two hours and there's even a yearly race to the top [5], but for most people it takes 4 to 8 hours at walking speed (depending on your pace), and the descent another 2 to 4. An overnight climb in order to reach the top for the sunrise (go-raiko) is the most traditional thing, but you will probably be shuffling along in a slow-moving line for the latter stages of the ascent. Consider starting out in the late morning to reach the summit for the equally majestic sunset, with a tiny fraction of the crowds to accompany you. Afterward, you can try to sleep in a mountain hut (see below) and catch the sunrise if you like; two for the effort of one.
An absolute minimum set of clothing for climbing Fuji would be:
Take it from someone who's climbed Fuji-san, do NOT wear shorts. Such a bad idea.
Gloves and warm, layered clothing are also strongly recommended. Other supplies you will need are:
Also bring along at least 1 litre of water per person, preferably 2. High-energy snacks (Calorie Mate) as well as a more substantial fare (rice balls and such) will also come in very handy.
Kawaguchiko (Fujiyoshida) route
The most popular starting point is Kawaguchiko 5th Station (河口湖五合目 Kawaguchiko Go-gōme, 2305m), which offers you a last chance to stock on supplies (at a premium) before heading out. The initial stretch through flowery meadows is pleasant enough, but the bulk of the hike is a dreary and interminable slog: the volcanic landscape consists of jagged red rock in varying sizes from dust to boulder, with the trail zigzagging left and right endlessly, and the hike just gets steeper and steeper as you progress. Actual rock climbing is not required, but you will wish to use your hands at some points for support — bring gloves.
The trail is well marked (even at night) and in season you will find it difficult to get lost, as the trip is completed annually by 300,000 people and there may even be human traffic jams at some of the dicier spots. However, due to the danger of landslides do not venture beyond the trail; visibility may also be very rapidly reduced to near-zero if clouds roll in.
Once at the top, you will pass under a small torii gate and encounter a group of huts selling drinks and souvenirs; this being Japan, you will even find vending machines on the top of Mount Fuji. Yes, this is as anticlimactic as it sounds, but with any luck seeing the sunrise above the clouds will make up for it. You can also gaze into the long-dormant crater at the center of the mountain. Strictly speaking, this is not the highest point of the mountain; that honor goes to the meteorological station on the other side of the crater, an additional 30 minutes hike away. While some might consider it not really worth the trouble, a purist will tell you that if you do not stand at the highest point, you never really summitted, so the choice is yours. A full circuit of the crater takes around an hour.
There is a separate path for descending down the mountain back to Kawaguchiko; be sure you take the right one! Do not attempt to run down the mountain; rolling down isn't fun, it's a long way to the nearest hospital, and you don't want to find out how much a helicopter medevac costs in Japan.
Gotembaguchi route
This is the longest and toughest access route from the fifth station, with Gotemba 5th Station (御殿場五合目 Gotemba Go-gōme) located at 1440 meters, nearly 900 meters lower down than Kawaguchiko.
There are separate routes for ascent and descent, which will take 7 to 10 and 1.5 to 3 hours accordingly. The path is clearly marked with signs, so night climbing (with a flashlight) is possible. For your own safety, walking on the bulldozer path, which crosses the pedestrian path several times, is not allowed. The climb from the 5th to the 6th station is over an enormous ash field, which formed during a recent eruption in 1707. Mountain huts at the 6th, 7th and 8th stations operate during official climbing season and also provide warm food (curry rice, ramen, soba, drinks etc). Beware of rocks from 8th station and above. It is essential to bring enough water supplies or buy water at the fifth station, because there are limited places to resupply, although it may be possible to purify and drink the rainwater which is available for hand washing purposes at the mountain huts.
Advantages of this trail:
Disadvantages of this trail:
Other routes
There are two other Fifth Stations at Subashiri (須走, 1980 meters) and Fujinomiya (富士宮, 2400 meters).
Fujinomiya is the shortest route, but as it is on the "wrong" side you will not be able to see the sunrise before the summit. Nevertheless, this was historically the main path to the top and is occasionally still known as Omoteguchi (表口), or "Main Entrance".
Subashiri Trail is on the east side of Mount Fuji, so you'll be able to see sunrise almost anywhere from the trail. The trail is the most gently sloped and forested up to around 2700m, making it rather more pleasant than the other routes, but it's consequently also longer in distance. The trail merges with the Kawaguchiko trail at the 8th station.
Beside climbing from the fifth station, there are three routes from Sengenjinja at the foot of the mountain. They are Yoshida route, Suyama route, and Murayama route. Murayama route is the oldest climbing route, followed by Suyama route. These routes offer a glimpse of the history of Mount Fuji climbing and are being restored. Be warned, however, not to expect to see too many people climbing from these routes.
If you have the energy to haul food and drink, buy it before coming to Mount Fuji. Once on the mountain, simple meals (curry rice and such), if available at all, will cost around ¥1000. As all materials have to be hauled up by tractors, food and drink prices are high and rise the closer you get to the summit. For example, a vending machine at the summit sells drinks and cans of corn soup for ¥400. However, as the summit has fewer people staying overnight and many more people resting, you can usually stop for a break without paying the resting fee (see Sleep), making the price of a cup of tea or a bowl of noodles enjoyed indoors somewhat more reasonable.
Kawaguchiko 5th Station is the last place to have a meal or stock up on supplies without breaking the bank, although there's a bit of inflation even here.
Huts from 7th station onward also offer primitive accommodation, and reservations are strongly recommended. Prices are pretty much standardized at ¥5250 a night for a very cramped space (one tatami mat or less) shared with the halitosis, funky boot juice and snoring of 150-500 strangers, plus an optional ¥1050/2100 for one/two meals.
Note that most huts will not allow visitors to stay within the (heated) huts without paying a resting fee, either ¥1000-2000 per hour or ¥5,000 yen for the entire night. The fee may be waived if you buy a meal.
The huts also have extremely basic toilets, but they get the job done (¥100/200). Instead of the usual noxious sweet deodorant, some of these toilets use a pepper scent to mask the smell of the waste.
Stay safe
Mount Fuji is a real mountain and should be treated with respect. Near the top the air is noticeably thinner, which may cause altitude sickness and breathing difficulties. The hike to the top is taxing, but injuries typically occur during the descent phase when you're tired. Especially after heavy rains landslides are also a possibility.
It is very cold on top. During summer, when at the mountain foot the temperature is a sweltering 35°C, at the top it will be 7°C during the day and less during the night — ice and frost are common throughout the year. Add in strong wind and/or lashings of rain, and hypothermia can easily strike while waiting for sunrise at the goal. If your extremities go numb or you can't control your shivering, go indoors and get warmed up.
Do not climb out of season, even during months like April when it's warm down below, unless you are thoroughly prepared and know exactly what you're doing. Totally prepared means you have alpine climb gear and have climbed mountains like this before. If you choose to climb around the New Year, you could experience -30°C on the mountain top.
These warnings are not a joke: on average, around 4 people die and over a dozen are injured every year on Fuji by hypothermia or falling rocks.
Finally, geologists tell us that Fuji is a dormant volcano, not a dead one. The mountain has a cycle of roughly 300 years and the last eruption was in 1707, so the next one is due right about now.
Get out
If you undertake the more traditional and crowded overnight climb, be aware that the returning buses in the morning can be incredibly busy, especially from Kawaguchiko 5th Station to the bus and train station at Kawaguchiko. It is very easy to miss your bus from Kawaguchiko onwards to Tokyo if you leave your descent too long and join the back of a huge queue of tired climbers. Hitchhiking from the parking lot may actually be a faster alternative!
If you climbed Mt. Fuji and survived despite (thanks to?) all the apocalyptic warnings here, treat yourself to a dip in the hot springs at Hakone.


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Brimming with chopped zucchini, carrot, and mushrooms, this meat-lover's potpie packs in a hearty serving of vegetables. Cook the filling in a skillet on the stove top, then spoon it into a baking dish. Finish the casserole in the oven to brown the breadstick-dough topping.
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 pound ground sirloin
2 cups chopped zucchini
1 cup prechopped onion
1 cup chopped carrot
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Cooking spray
1 (11-ounce) can refrigerated soft breadstick dough
Preheat oven to 400°.
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain. Wipe drippings from pan with a paper towel. Heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in pan. Add zucchini and next 6 ingredients (through garlic); sauté 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Return beef to pan. Stir in wine, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and broth. Bring to a boil; cook 3 minutes. Combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Spoon beef mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Separate breadstick dough into strips. Arrange strips in a lattice fashion over beef mixture. Bake at 400° for 12 minutes or until browned.


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MIAMI, Fla. – Perhaps the biggest play of the night
wasn't made by any of the players.
A ball that was destined to sail out of bounds instead bounced off an official back into play and the Miami Hurricanes took advantage, using the lucky bounce to ignite a late rally on the way to an 11-point victory Friday night after Tennessee Tech had led for most of the contest.
Down by six and in dire straits with less than eight minutes to go, Miami used the ricochet to start a game-changing three-point play. The 'Canes took a lead with 4:26 remaining and rode that turnaround to a 69-58 non-conference win that spoiled th head coaching debut of Tech's Steve Payne.
On the other bench, first-year Miami coach Jim Larranaga claimed his 471st career win behind balanced scoring and solid control on the boards with a 42-26 advantage.
Durand Scott led UM with 15 points, six rebounds and five assists despite 3-for-12 shooting from the field against relentless Tech defensive pressure. All-ACC guard Malcolm Grant added 14 points, overcoming 4-for-11 shooting and five turnovers.
Also hitting double digits were Trey McKinney Jones with 12 points and Erik Swoope with 11 points. Swoope added six rebound and three steals.
Tech was paced in scoring by point guard Zac Swansey, who went 5-for-8 from 3-point range and hit 7-for-11 overall on the way to a game-best 19 points. Kevin Murphy added 13 points and Zach Bailey had 11 points, but both guards had trouble finding their shooting touch. Murphy was 5-for-15 and Bailey went 4-for-10.
Tech missed its first six shots and saw the 'Canes race to a 10-0 start as Scott and Grant each knocked down 3-pointers.
But the Golden Eagles worked their way back into the game as Swansey scored the first five with a 3-pointer and a layup, and Bailey added a 3-pointer to make it 13-8.
Down by nine, 22-13, the Golden Eagles outscored Miami 16-3 over the final nine minutes to build a 32-27 lead by halftime. Murphy had eight points during the run and Swansey added two more 3-pointers.
Tech maintained its lead into the second half, and got a spark from sophomore guard Chase Dunn when he hit a 3-pointer with 12:34 to play and followed with a surprising, driving layup through traffic half a minute later to build the TTU lead to its largest of the night at 45-36.
Moments later, with Tech up 46-40, the 'Canes got the benefit of the bounce off the official and with 7:44 to play, Raphael Akpejiori hit a three-point play to trim the lead to three.
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On the final day of May, the Germantown Friends School Tigers wrapped up a busy month of track and field competition with an appearance at the 8th Annual John Hay Memorial Pennsylvania Distance Festival, held at Henderson High School in West Chester. Overall, the gathering featured a strong field, with some events mixing high school athletes in with older runners, including former collegiate standouts.
Three GFS runners turned in performances that met the MileSplit U.S. network's national elite silver standard. First up, senior Jordan May ran a time of 49.39 seconds to win the 400 meter dash. May, who will attend George Mason University, later finished fifth in the 200 meters.
Freshman Sarah Walker set a new PR by four seconds in the women's elite 800 meter run, where most of the athletes were former college competitors now racing for running clubs in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Crossing the line in 2:08.55, the ninth-grader placed 11th overall, just one place and 0.11 seconds behind the top high school finisher, Tatnall School senior Reagan Anderson, a 4:44.59 miler who has accepted a scholarship to Vanderbilt University.
One place ahead of Anderson, with a time of 2:08.40, was GFS assistant coach Kelsey Rose, a 2012 graduate of St. Joseph's University who now competes for the Jenkintown Running Center.
The third silver standard performer for GFS at Henderson was senior Lyle Wistar, who came in 14th in the men's elite mile with a time of 4:22.89. Wistar, also a cross country standout, is headed for the University of Pennsylvania.
In the same event, Germantown Academy sophomore Sam Ritz placed second with a time of 4:11.73, and his senior brother Ben (Columbia University) was third in 4:13.84. The winner, Carlisle High School sophomore Zach Brehm (4:09.27) is the 2013 PIAA gold medalist in the 800 meters.
All of the top three finishers obviously qualified for the national silver standard, as did Penn Charter sophomore Ben Szuhaj in the 3000 meter run. He was second overall in 8:51.10, and Quakers junior Charlie Hoyt was fourth on time in the 800 meters (1:58.16).
With her performance in the women's 800, Germantown Friends' Walker established a new school record, and earlier, at the Friends Schools League championships on May 18, she had set a new league mark at that distance with a time of 2:17.57. This truly promising ninth-grader also notched a new school and league record in the 400 meters, at 56.97.
The Tigers did away with a number of old standards this spring, both in their school annals and in their league. May, the senior sprinter, set an FSL meet record of 49.42 in the 400, while at an April invitational he turned in a PR of 48.88 to establish a new benchmark for the Tigers' program. Classmate Jonathan Bailey crafted a new best for GFS in the 300 meter hurdles when he was timed in 40.44 at the Pa. Independent Schools Championships on May 15. In one of the relays at the Indy championships, the 4 x 100, a new school record of 43.86 was set by May, Uriah West, Dean Whitaker, and Ahshar Williams.
In the mixed one mile run at last Friday's meet, GFS senior Eliza Lukens-Day (Brown University) broke new ground for her school as she clocked in at 5:04.23. This was a true measured mile, extending just over 1609 meters, and earlier in the season Lukens-Day also upped the ante for Tigers runners in the 1600 meters, setting a new league mark at the same time with a 5:00.35 on May 18.
Lukens-Day became the fastest 3200 meter runner this spring both for Germantown Friends (10:45.75) and the FSL (11:07.65 at Champs), and she also carved out a new number for the Tigers (10:07.78) in the 3000 meter run.
Meanwhile, sophomore Taryn Milbourne held up the sprinters' end of the bargain, making new entries in the school record books in both the 100 and 200 meters. In a dual meet she did the 100 in 12.68 seconds, and in the Indy Championships she went 26.14 at the longer distance.
At the Friends' meet in mid-May, senior Eleanor Thompson's 9'6" ascent in the pole vault reached new heights for the league, but a month earlier she had already achieved a school record at 10 feet even. In another April dual meet, she pushed the long jump mark for the Tigers' program out to 15'7". The old GFS record in the triple jump also fell, as Thompson's classmate, Noni Davis, traveled 34'6.75" at the Independent Schools gathering.
In addition, the female Tigers worked together to set new school marks in four different relays. Carrying the baton to a new FSL and school record in the 4 x 400 were sophomore Brigit Andersson, Lukens-Day, Milbourne, and Walker, who finished in 4:02.98 at the league championships.
The same four athletes, albeit in different race order, extended the limits for GFS in the 4 x 800 (9:36.07), and in the distance medley relay (11:55.99). They posted their DMR time at the Penn Relays, going faster than any Pennsylvania quartet ever and finishing second overall to a foursome from Jamaica.
For a new top Tiger time in the 4 x 200, sophomore Greta Meyer joined Andersson, Milbourne, and Walker to fashion a figure of 1:49.12.


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Christine's Savory Greek Squash Boats Quick Weeknight Meals Recipe Contest 2009
Recipe: Savory Greek Squash Boats
How long does it take? 40 minutes
Category: Omnivore
Name: Christine
Why is it a favorite meal? Why is it a favorite? It takes a small amount of meat — lots of veggies — and has a surprising taste — sweet and savory!
Savory Greek Squash Boats
Serves 6-8 people
2 large(or 4 medium) yellow or zucchini, cut lengthwise and hollowed out
1/4 cup of olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb. ground lamb
3 red, green or yellow peppers, chopped
1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
1/2 cup of raisins(golden or regular)
1 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
Place squash boats in a microwaveable 13×9 inch dish; add 2 tsp water and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat oil in a saute pan; add onions and peppers and lamb. Cook until lamb is no longer pink; drain off excess fat.
Add salt, pepper, cinnamon, raisin and walnuts to the meat mixture. Heat thoroughly, 3-5 minutes. Spoon meat mixture into and around squash boats.Cover with foil; cook for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with feta cheese. Serve with orzo mixed with chopped parsley and a bit of olive oil.
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California Department of Consumer Affairs, Contractors State License Board, licenses and regulates contractors in the building trades professions. It promotes the health, safety, and general welfare of the public in matters relating to building construction by (1) ensuring that all construction is performed in a safe, competent, professional manner; (2) providing resolution of disputes arising from building construction activities; and (3) providing information to the public for informed choices.
Complaint jurisdiction:
Fraud or misrepresentation; failing to complete contracted work, or unreasonable delays in performance; violating building, safety, and labor laws, or subcontracting rules of the Fair Practice Act; failing to maintain required records; working without proper licensing; withholding money (when a contractor or subcontractor withholds progress payments from subordinates); willfully disregarding plans, specifications, or accepted trade standards for safe, quality construction; installing or repairing mobile homes; violating laws relating to swimming pools, mechanics' liens, the Truth in Lending Act, and the Mobile Home Act.
Complaints outside jurisdiction:
Requests for contractor to terminate a contract; complaints about someone other than a contractor who sells or delivers material but fails to install it.
Mandatory Arbitration Program Guide:
CSLB offers arbitration for resolution of disputes that meet certain criteria; mandatory arbitration occurs when an impartial third person is appointed by the CSLB or its representative to make a final decision in a dispute between two or more parties.
CSLB will pay for the hearing, the arbitrator, and the services of one state-appointed expert witness per complaint. Arbitration in this program is binding and means both the consumer and contractor in dispute will comply with the decision of the third person. Only contractors with good records will qualify for participation in arbitration. CSLB will continue to investigate complaints involving deceptive or fraudulent practices.
Cases may qualify for mandatory arbitration if:
- the dispute involves present or future damages of $5,000 or less;
- the contractor possesses a license in good standing;
- the contractor does not have a record of prior violations; and
- the parties have not previously agreed to private arbitration of the dispute, either in their contract or otherwise;
- the complaint is filed with the CSLB within 4 years after the alleged wrongful act or omission causing the dispute if it involves patent acts or omissions, or within 10 years if it involves latent acts or omissions, or within the duration of any written warranty whose breach is alleged.
A list of contractors licensed by the Contractors State License Board can be found under Table of Contents on the CSLB Web site at the following link:
Contractors licensed by the Contractors State License Board include the following:
- General Engineering
- General Building
- Specialty Contractors:
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*Building Moving/Demolition *Carpentry; Cabinet & Millwork *Concrete *Drywall *Pipeline *Lathing and Plastering *Plumbing *Roofing *Sanitation *Refrigeration
- System
*Asbestos certification *Earthwork and paving *Electrical (general) *Electrical sign *Elevator installation *Fencing *Fire protection *Flooring/floor covering *General manufactured housing *Glazing *Hazardous substances certification *Insulation and acoustical *Landscaping *Limited specialty (27 sub-classes---see below) *Lock and Security Equipment *Low voltage systems *Masonry *Metal roofing *Ornamental metal *Painting and decorating *Parking and highway improvement *Sheet metal *Solar *Steel, reinforcing *Steel, structural *Swimming pool *Tile (ceramic & mosaic) *Warm air heating, Ventilation & air conditioning *Water conditioning *Welding *Well drilling (water)
- Limited Specialty
*Awnings *Central vacuum systems *Concrete related services *Drilling, blasting, and oil field work *Elevated floors *Synthetic products (counter tops, bathtub refinishing, vinyl-lined pools) *Hardware, Locks and Safes *Machinery and pumps *Metal products (lockers, gutters, prison cell accessories) *Doors, gates, and activating devices *Paperhanging *Pile driving/pressure foundation jacking *Pole installation and maintenance *Prefabricated equipment (classroom equipment, bleachers, display cases, cubicle setup) *Pool and spa maintenance *Sand and water blasting *Scaffolding *Siding and decking *Sign installation *Tree service *Suspended ceilings *Window covering *Wood tanks *Trenching *Hydroseed spraying *Air and water balancing *Construction clean up
*Weatherization and energy conservation
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(916) 255-4041
Forms, application status, exams: (800) 321-2752
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