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Compost facility in Bennington moves toward permitBy Patrick McArdle
STAFF WRITER | January 12,2013BENNINGTON The Development Review Board granted preliminary approval for a food composting facility at the municipal transfer station which will be run by a local businessman and his Shaftsbury waste disposal company.
Trevor Mance, owner of TAM Waste Management, appeared at the boards meeting this week to discuss the proposal that would take food scraps from several local businesses and Bennington College, initially, and convert them to high-end compost which he plans to sell wholesale to contractors in the area.
The facility would be north of the landfill and built in an area that has little other use because it would be near a capped landfill that had once been a Superfund site. The facility is expected to be able to handle up to 24,000 cubic yards of composting material annually.
Food scraps would be brought to the facility and mixed with nitrogen-rich material that would break it down, primarily through its own natural heat. That active composting process also removes weeds, seeds and harmful bacteria.
In the curing process, the material, which is now biologically inactive, sits for many months in what are called windrows. The compost is next moved to the storage area where its ready for resale, Mance said.
Because TAM trucks have reason to come to the transfer station, Mance said hes planning to make the operation efficient by having those trucks that come in also be used to take the finished composting out to his Shaftsbury facility where it can be weighed and loaded for sale.
The proposal was already discussed in April by the Select Board whose members showed unanimous support for creating an agreement to place the composting operation on the property of the municipal transfer station on Houghton Lane.
It would help the town and TAM comply with Act 148, passed by the Legislature last year. The act mandates that organic material be composted, starting with the largest producers but getting down to the level of all Vermont residents by 2020. Under the act, waste haulers like TAM are required to collect organic waste, especially food scraps, and having a local compost facility would allow TAM to treat the material more efficiently.
During Tuesdays meeting, a few neighbors raised questions like whether the project could affect their property value and whether the composting would create foul odors. The facility is planned for about 370 feet from the nearest home and Mance assured the neighbors that the composting material will be exposed to oxygen.
Oxygen is the key to success. You have aerobic versus anaerobic. Aerobic has oxygen, anaerobic does not. In the absence of oxygen, methane gas is created. Methane gas smells, he said.
Dan Monks, Benningtons planning director and zoning administrator, said the towns bylaws would not allow the facility to operate if bad odors were leaving the property.
You have to also remember, the town is the landlord so if theres any problems there, theyre going to get shut down, he said.
After the meeting, Mance said he was pleased with what he heard. He said neighbors raised good questions and he believed he had answers that left them reassured. If all goes well, Mance said he would like to break ground on the project in the late winter or early spring.
Before TAM can open its facility, the project must receive permits from the board and the Agency of Natural Resources waste management division and the states Natural Resources Boards Act 250 commission.
The meeting on Tuesday was the first of two required before the Development Review Board can decide whether a permit will be granted. The next local meeting will be on Jan. 22 at the Bennington fire facility.
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The year 1959 was a pivotal one in the history of General Motors. Under development were its first compacts (the Corvair, Tempest, F-85 and Special), but before they'd arrive to take on VW and the other imports came the most radically redesigned models since, well, probably ever.
The '59s would be the last models styled under the reign of legendary design chief Harley Earl. The '58s were radically different, larger and more bulbous than the '57s, and Earl wanted to continue down this path. But the stylists under him had seen the future and a mini revolt took place in the palace. In their crystal ball was the Forward Look Plymouths, which the GM designers caught a sneak peak of. The Mopars were lower, longer and wider, and after a hard-fought battle in '57 (perhaps the only one he ever lost), Earl's underlings convinced him this was the direction GM needed to go.
What came out of this were some of the wildest, most completely different automobiles ever, including the '59 Chevy. It outdid the competition in the longer, lower, wider department and if the '59 Cadillac had the freakiest, tallest tailfins, the Chevy had what looked like gull wings from behind. Today, many people refer to the '59s (and the slightly more subdued '60s) as the batwing cars. Under these wide fins were bright red cat's eyes for taillights, a one-year-only feature.
Up front, the turn signals were mounted above the quad headlights and the grille was as wide as a football field. Wraparound glass ensured blind spot-free driving, though it hindered front seat entry for women wearing dresses. For years, urban legend had it that these fins would cause the cars to take off at speed, lifting from the rear if the wind was strong enough. Forget the fact that Junior Johnson won the Daytona 500 in 1960 with a '59 Chevy at an average speed of just under 125 mph and it never flew. Later aerodynamic testing proved quite the opposite-the '59 was a pretty slick design, especially for its time.
Under the hood, you had your choice of six- and eight-cylinder mills, the latter in either small-block (283) or big-block (348) configuration. As wonderful as the mouse motor was, people often wanted the 348 for its extra torque-how else could you get one of these gigantic sleds moving? Still, there was an option available for those who needed something completely different and had the bucks to pay for it: Fuel injection.
Introduced in '57, the injected 283 with high compression and a solid-lifter cam was heralded for its ability to produce one-horsepower-per-cubic-inch, a first in a lower-priced car. Few wanted to pay for the pleasure, however, and except for in the Corvette it never caught on with buyers. It was expensive ($550 in '57), few knew how to work on it, and more power and torque could be had by stepping up to a cheaper, simpler 348. Passenger car production declined to about 140 fuelies for '59, the last year it was offered in a full-size model. It soldiered on in the Corvette until '65 and became legendary on the street and in song ("Shut Down" by the Beach Boys).
Scott Chalk, a restoration shop owner from Maryland, owns the car you see before you. His father purchased it in 1976 with a mere 7,000 ticks on the clock and restored it two years later. But it was Scott who rebuilt it a second time in 2009. No, it's not a genuine, fuel-injected '59 Impala convertible, but Scott built the most faithful recreation of one you'll ever come across.
"It was a very long and hard search to find the parts specific to the '59 fuel injected cars," Scott told us. "This includes one-year-only front fender emblems, air cleaner adapter, air cleaner mounting hardware, and of course, the correct Rochester FI unit for the 290hp 283."


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first,you have to ask yourself why would they need to buy a replacement 360 in the first place? the RROD thing doesn't count,as Microsoft gave a 3 year warranty and anyone who had the device could get it repaired. And where is this evidence? a few people on a messageboard don't count. they could be sony or Nintendo fans pretending to have had xbox consoles. there is no proof to this.
People buying replacements PS3's is a much frequent occurrence then 360's. Absolutely no doubt about it. There is no way at all just as many people purchased replacement PS3's as 360's. None. It just is not how things went down. It was actually ironic as I was on some other gaming website that reported this news, either Kotaku or Polygon, and someone people started arguing about the 360 PS3 and WiiU in the comments, and two people talked about how they had to replace their 360's multiple times. This was just yesterday. I think it was Kotaku and I tried to find it again just now, but their new comments structure is just so weird. But I did find it truly funny people were still talking about it to this day. It was a seriously messed up situation.
And I actually did not cherry pick those games, they were the first 3 that popped into my head that were not FPS's. I did look up Black Ops 2, and I really do not think the numbers said destroy, I was just at work and shouldn't have even taken the time I did to write what I did. But okay, Black Ops sold 12.05 Million on the 360 and 10.05 Million on the PS3. Sure 2 million is a lot, but I do not see that as destroying when it also sold 10 million on the PS3???
2 million here, 1 million another game, another 2 million another game, another 500k, another 800k,etc... It all adds up. Go look at weekly,monthly software charts. Xbox dominates them. Yes certain individual games will have similar sales,and can be close, but im not talking individual game sales, im talking overall software sales. For example
2 million x $60 a pop = $120 million dollars. Now add up all the other millions in other titles,and you're talking about billions and billions of dollars of revenue difference.
And I really am still not getting you with the specialized software thing, and I do not think Sony makes only games for Japan, but lets pretend they do. Lets also use Uncharted 2 vs Halo 4.
Uncharted 2 for sold 6.15 Million globally. Halo 4 sold 8.11.
No, that would only be true if they were selling similar amounts of software. Since they are selling less software,the attachment rate could be similar or lower,not higher.
If what you are saying is all true, that people purchased it just as a BluRay player (which sure they did) and it is more focused for Japan, than all of that would add up to the fact the PS3 has the better attachment rate no? If less people buy the PS3 to game, and they have less consoles sold overall, wouldn't that mean they have a higher attachment rate for the games themselves if you go by percentages?
It would be pretty much dead even at that point, if not to their advantage.


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Justice League: Generation Lost #6
"Justice League: Generation Lost" gets a motivation more than "he's a bad guy."
|July 29th, 2010
First Wave #3
It's still not clear what "First Wave" is about really, but things are moving in that direction as Batman enters the book in a big way.
|July 29th, 2010
Green Arrow #2
As if flying the "Brightest Day" banner wasn't enough of a highlight, the gorgeous (but cluttered) cover to this issue features Hal Jordan and exclaims, "Guest-starring Green Lantern."
|July 29th, 2010
Detective Comics #867
There's a good idea in this issue of "Detective Comics," but it's not quite coming together.
|July 28th, 2010
Green Lantern Corps #50
Bedard brings back the Cyborg Superman and thankfully keeps his most interesting motivation on board.
|July 28th, 2010
The Flash #4
This month's issue of "The Flash" feels both classic and modern at the same time, which is a nice twist.
|July 28th, 2010
Wonder Woman #601
Witness the destruction of Paradise Island! Marvel at the death of Hippolyta! Wonder who this new Diana is, because we don't really learn anything about her character!
|July 28th, 2010
Power Girl #14
While the "Brightest Day" banner isn't flying over the logo on this cover yet, the influence of "Brightest Day" is certainly making itself known in the pages of this issue.
|July 27th, 2010
Zatanna #3
The end of the first "Zatanna" storyline is a bit predictable, but the art is still gorgeous.
|July 27th, 2010
Supergirl #54
Sterling Gates moves "Supergirl" past the last year's worth of tie-ins and crossovers and goes back to making this title fun.
|July 26th, 2010
Brightest Day #6
"Brightest Day" is still all over the map, creatively and fictionally.
|July 26th, 2010
DC Universe Legacies #3
"DC Universe Legacies" is bringing out the big artistic guns in this retelling of the world's history, but it's also a little dull.
|July 26th, 2010
Justice Society of America #41
James Robinson and Mark Bagley continue to make this JLA/JSA team-up a fun read. They even manage to pack a few surprises into this issue.
|July 26th, 2010
Legion of Super-Heroes #3
Levitz knows how to play to his audience and that's more than okay.
|July 24th, 2010
Batman: Streets of Gotham #14
Remember when the second features were announced and we were promised variable page lengths for them? It finally happened.
|July 21st, 2010
Time Masters: Vanishing #1
I wanted this first issue to convince me "Time Masters" was necessary, but when the dust settles... not so much.
|July 21st, 2010
Doc Savage #4
How can a Doc Savage story be dull and boring? Like this, apparently
|July 19th, 2010
The Mighty Crusaders #1
More tedium from DC's Red Circle revamp.
|July 19th, 2010
The Brave and the Bold #35
The time travel might not make any sense (not that it ever does) but we get some Subs with our Inferior Five this time.
|July 18th, 2010
Batgirl #12
Batgirl, meet Proxy. Proxy, meet Batgirl. Thus ends the first year of this "Batgirl" series. This issue offers a bit of fun getting to that point.
|July 18th, 2010
Birds of Prey #3
It's a little erratic, but the conclusion can still pull "Birds of Prey" together.
|July 17th, 2010
Adventure Comics #516
Oh, "Adventure Comics," what went wrong?
|July 17th, 2010
Brainiac times three. That's not going to be a good thing for innocent bystanders.
|July 17th, 2010
X-Files/30 Days of Night #1
Vampires are killing in Alaska and that's just the sort of weirdness that attracts Agents Mulder and Scully.
|July 15th, 2010
Booster Gold #34
"Oh, boy. . . "The cover says it all, except it doesn't. A cool Kevin Maguire cover is a good draw for readers to pick up the book and flip through. Hopefully they stick around long enough for the fun story inside.
|July 15th, 2010
Batman #701
Grant Morrison and Tony Daniel return to the final moments of "Batman R.I.P." and provide the bridge to "Final Crisis" that readers had wanted.
|July 14th, 2010
Magog #11
Scott Kolins goes solo and tackles "Magog." Is that because no one else wanted to?
|July 14th, 2010
Superman #701
"Grounded" begins with Superman in Philadelphia, where he handles all sorts of problems including reminding us of the importance of obeying traffic laws.
|July 14th, 2010
Jonah Hex #57
"Jonah Hex" continues on his merry way through the Old West. In this issue, however, he gets a visit from some old friends and makes some new ones. Hex doesn't always play well with others, though.
|July 12th, 2010
Secret Six #23
The Secret Six face a game that's pretty dangerous.
|July 12th, 2010
Brightest Day: The Atom Special #1
Never big enough to hold his own title for very long, the Atom returns in this special that kicks off his pending back-up adventures.
|July 11th, 2010
JSA All-Stars #8
"JSA All-Stars" continues to reshape itself into a much more interesting book than where it first began.
|July 10th, 2010
Brightest Day #5
DC's solicitation for this issue promises, "Deadman discovers the truth behind the formation of the White Lantern and what it means to the twelve returnees and the rest of the DC Universe." Not so much.
|July 8th, 2010
Batman: Odyssey #1
Neal Adams returns to Batman, writing and drawing this twelve-issue mini-series himself with mixed results.
|July 7th, 2010
The Great Ten #9
The series ends one issue short, but that doesn't stop it from being a strong, satisfying conclusion.
|July 7th, 2010
Batman and Robin #13
"Batman and Robin Must Die!" begins and everything begins to fall apart as the first year of the book begins to catch up with Dick and Damian.
|July 7th, 2010
Justice Society of America #40
A series of epilogues fill this so-called "New Era" issue.
|July 6th, 2010
Joker's Asylum II: Clayface #1
Clayface, cinema, fandom, and Batman. A potent mix, and Kelley Jones gets to draw it all.
|July 6th, 2010
Teen Titans #84
The alien landscape in the main story makes for some interesting moments, and the back-up tale is better than expected.
|July 6th, 2010
Madame Xanadu #24
"Madame Xanadu" celebrates two years of publishing with a new story starting this issue. Enter freely and unafraid.
|July 5th, 2010
Justice League of America #46
"Justice League of America" and "Justice Society of America" start up a new crossover, but so far it's less than interesting.
|July 2nd, 2010
Batman Beyond #1
Batman Beyond moves beyond the television screen with a comic that's a fun continuation, while maintaining a flavor of its own.
|July 2nd, 2010
Wonder Woman #600
There's something for everyone in "Wonder Woman" #600, but overall it's not as strong as one would hope.
|June 30th, 2010
Action Comics #890
No Superman? No problem.
|June 30th, 2010
The Flash #3
The continuing adventures of Barry Allen rush on under the "Brightest Day" banner with some surprising revelations.
|June 30th, 2010
Superman #700
This "Giant-Sized Anniversary Issue" may have plenty of pages, but I wouldn't say there's a whole lot to celebrate.
|June 28th, 2010
Green Lantern Corps #49
Tony Bedard keeps the Green Lantern light shining.
|June 26th, 2010
Detective Comics #866
The stakes are low in this filler story by O'Neil, Nguyen, and Fridolfs, and it shows.
|June 26th, 2010
Zatanna #2
Dini and Roux continue to make this a comic worth buying. We're not that far off the ground floor at this point, there's still room to jump on.
|June 26th, 2010
Power Girl #13
"Power Girl" hits the stands this week boasting a "New Team! More Power!" I don't know about the "More Power!" part, especially since Tim Allen isn't part of this new team.
|June 26th, 2010


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Furniture Design has joined Medicine and Manufacturing in turning Cleveland into an Innovation Hub. Local designer/fabricator of steel furniture Jason Radcliffe, 38, is a trailblazer in Northeast Ohio's thriving "maker" community.
Downtown Cleveland gets a facelift, and her beauty is attracting more than the millennial generation but downsizing suburbanites as well. There are a number of reasons that contribute to the massive migration. Read what Connie Brown thinks about this transformation!
Not many can say they had the chance to experience going to school on a Fortune 500 company's campus. However, this teen from MC2 STEM High School can proudly say she spent an entire school year at GE Lighting's Headquarters in Northeast Ohio!
At only 15 years old, Ethan Holmes took the risk of beginning his own business. Now at 21, Holmes' Mouthwatering Applesauce is making a name for itself nationally. Read about how the young entrepreneur benefitted from the Northeast Ohio's thriving business and entrepreneurial community in his blog!
If you're the proud owner of an ever-grumbling stomach, the Northeast Ohioan suburb of Hudson might be a great place to visit! Read as guest blogger, Ryan Collins, takes us on a tour of all the awesome places to eat in this walk-able Akron-area neighborhood!
The food, the shopping, the walkability, the beach... the list goes on and on! Find out why fashion and lifestyle blogger, Rachel Schlather (Cleveland Fashionista), loves working in the cool Cleveland neighborhood of Lakewood.
Cleveland had been rocking and rolling all day long. Cold weather wouldn't stop the most anticipated party in the history of Northeast Ohio. Our prodigal son had returned and he wasn't just embraced, he was showered with love.
We want to thank Defend Youngstown for allowing us to share the content below. This is the last of four installments from the original, "50 Things to do in Youngstown". Part four is dedicated to FUN. Youngstown is filled with a variety of entertainment options – check out some of Defend Youngstown's favorites below!
When you're a student in Northeast Ohio, you don't need to travel far to have an amazing break. Below I've included just a sampling of the fun that should be on every Northeast Ohio student's winter break to-do list.
Rachel and Ben Schlather love Cleveland SO much.... they used it as a theme for the biggest day of their lives - their wedding! Read this very Cleveland couple's story of how they featured the region in the most loving way possible!
Gay Games 9 was an unprecedented event for Northeast Ohio. The region physically and metaphorically hoisted its rainbow flags – local LGBT residents and straight allies alike showed their pride and support. Now that the games are over, allow Ryan Collins to remind NEO residents just how LGBT-friendly the region is... year-round!
We want to thank Defend Youngstown for allowing us to share the content below. Over the course of the next five months, we'll share a select few items from his original, "50 Things to do in Youngstown". Who knew Ytown had so much to offer?
Adam Sockel prepares a list of positive takeaways after the 2014 Cleveland Indians baseball season.
For advertising Executive, Roger Frank, living in Cleveland Heights and working right next door in Cleveland's Little Italy is like inhabiting an extremely sustainable island.
When people ask, "What's your favorite thing about living in Cleveland?" How do you answer? For Jeremy Bednarski, it's the marketing event Content Marketing World, hosted by Joe Pulizzi and Content Marketing Institute. This event has grown from 600 attendees in 2011 to over 2,600 this year and Jeremy offers incite about what these tourists thought of Cleveland.
According to guest blogger, Adam Sockel, it's time for the region to stop underestimating Cleveland's own, Brian Hoyer. Of the 5 games he's started as a Cleveland Brown, he has a 4-1 record and has become known for dominating forth quarter drives. Seems like Cleveland Sports fans have something to look forward to this season. What do you think?
Here at Cleveland Plus, we're always looking for cool ways to show off our region using social media. Our friends over at Lake County Visitors Bureau found a way not only to engage their community but also garner a beautiful collection of photographs celebrating their gorgeous county on Lake Erie. Below, Elizabeth Connor explains the program and shows off a select few photos from the #Instatour. Enjoy!
With so many pet-friendly businesses, an abundance of greenspace, and a family-friendly atmosphere, it's no wonder why man's best friend loves living here in Northeast Ohio! This week, take a walk in Grady's paws and check out a couple of Cleveland+'s cool canine offerings!
Sonya Quintanilla, George P. Bickford Curator of Indian and Southeast Asian Art introduces the world's first exhibition the first exhibition dedicated to the visual history of yoga - now at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
We want to thank Defend Youngstown for allowing us to share the content below. Over the course of the next five months, we'll share a select few items from his original, "50 Things to do in Youngstown". They're passionate about their pizza, pierogies and cookies in Ytown so, Part 2 is dedicated to Food! Enjoy!
It is rare that an idea that starts with the question "what if?" turns into something brilliant but when it does, it can take the world, or a rustbelt city on the lake, by storm. That is exactly what has happened with the Believe in CLE yoga movement happening in Northeast Ohio.
Want to put your finger on the pulse of Northeast Ohio? Your best bet is Twitter only if you know whom to follow. Recent developments like the RNC coming to Cleveland in 2016 (#RNC2CLE) and Lebron James's 2nd Decision (#Decision2) broke on Twitter first with commentary all over the country (inspiring this front page USA Today Story). Find out what's happening in real time by follow these feeds.
Read about how Brian Hoyer, (Cleveland native, Saint Ignatius graduate, and Browns' quarterback), is quietly working hard to fulfill a lifelong dream.
We want to thank Defend Youngstown for allowing us to share the content below. Over the course of the next several weeks, we'll share a selection of items from the original, "50 Things to do in Youngstown."Because we're in the midst of enjoying summer in Northeast Ohio, part one is dedicated to activities – many of which are outside! Enjoy!
Considering college in Cleveland, Akron, Canton or Youngstown? From the atmosphere to the arts experiences, awesome deals, and career opportunities, allow Ellen Kirtner (a Kent and Case alumnus) to educate you on why she LOVES learning in NEO.
Looking to get outside and have some fun this summer? Look no further than Canton, Ohio - Where the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Enshrinement Festival hosts an exciting schedule of special events for the entire family!
Adam Sockel weighs in on what Lebron James and Johnny Manziel mean for not only our teams but also for our region.
It's not too late to participate in some new summer adventures in Northeast Ohio! Get six great ideas from Jessica McCartney, here!
If a life-threatening illness changed your life forever, you'd certainly remember what got you through it. Colon cancer survivor, Manuel Halkias, shares how Northeast Ohio helped him thrive and survive.
Does your hometown make you feel like... YOU? Linda Macala describes her hometown of Youngstown, Ohio as the city that offers it all in Northeast Ohio. Find out for yourself and read her blog!
Prepare to be charmed and intrigued by these visual art galleries in Northeast Ohio. A fine arts connoisseur, Amy Huston shares her favorite spots to admire the art in the region. What are you waiting for? Go check them out!
What's on your bucket list for this summer in Northeast Ohio? Alex Ash shares some of her personal favorite activities, especially those that get you active, starting this month!
Looking for a great cup of tea in Northeast Ohio? Tea enthusiast, Keri Zipay discusses three of her very favorite tea spots right here in NEO. Whether you want to sit down and relax with a fresh-brewed cup or take some for the road to enjoy at home, this list has something for everyone. Featuring The Tea Lab, The Sanctuary on Green and Cleveland Tea Revival.
Being an entrepreneur isn't the easiest job but it is definitely possible, especially right here in Northeast Ohio. Just ask Kumar Arora, a Cleveland-based serial entrepreneur and business angel behind many notable start-ups in the area. Hear as he lists some Northeast Ohio resources for entrepreneurs and gives some expert advice on how YOU can be behind the next start-up success story.
How can Bitcoin helped business in Northeast Ohio flourish? Nikhil Chand breaks it down for you and shows how this Internet-money sensation can help you!
Meet Chris Hatala, Northeast Ohio entrepreneur, who believes that right now is the perfect time for Millennials (or anyone!) to start their own business in NEO. Read about the amazing resources available for start-ups right here in our own backyard and get some expert tips from this experienced entrepreneur.
Indigo Perfumery is bringing the art of scent to Northeast Ohio! Hear a little about Indigo and why they love their NEO location from the owner, Ann Onusko. Plus, see some exclusive photos from their latest event, Exploring the Senses: Art from Perfume.
Forget France and Italy...did you know that Northeast Ohio is home to some of the country's most beautiful wineries? In fact, Ohio is the 9th largest producer of wine in the nation. Join Crystal Angersola from Eat Drink Cleveland as she explores seven of Northeast Ohio's wineries. Cheers!
Do you love music, art or entrepreneurship? What about all three? Look no further! Weapons of Mass Creation, a design and music fest is coming to Northeast Ohio for the fifth year in a row. Learn about the fest and hear why Northeast Ohio is the perfect location for it from Heather Sakai of Go Media.
Do you love cool images of Northeast Ohio? We do! Check out our interview with local entrepreneur, Michael Hach, the CEO of Cleveland Aerial Media, a company using new technology to snap some amazing and never before seen photographs of our region.
If you are looking for a quaint little area in Northeast Ohio with local restaurants galore, cute shops and boutiques and a place to walk your dog, look no further. Hear Emily Nicholls talk about her favorite neighborhood in NEO, Tremont.
People travel all over the world to see birds but more and more birders have been discovering that some of the very best bird watching is in our very own state. David Beach tells us about some of the birding "hot spots" right here in Northern Ohio.
Sharing similar qualities with Silicon Valley, the entrepreneurial mecca of the US, our very own Northeast Ohio city, Cleveland, could and should be the next big startup hub. Hear 6 reasons why from local entrepreneur, Jose Vasquez.
Looking for something fun & FREE to do with your toddlers around the Akron area? Look no further! From playgrounds to local libraries, Shannon Wasie dishes on some of her family's favorite free activities in Akron.
Why is owning a business in Northeast Ohio so great? We asked Matt Radicelli of Rock the House, an event company celebrating its 15th year of business in Cleveland. Hear Matt's story and get some expert advice about starting a business in NEO.
Cleveland is full of charming neighborhoods and century homes with distinctive historical architecture. From the late 19th century Victorians in Ohio City to the early 20th century Colonials of Shaker Heights, Annemarie Colosimo gives tips on preserving and recapturing the beauty of historic homes in the area.
Have you been itching to get your bicycle out of storage, praying that these long, harsh winter months would finally come to an end? Well, get ready for some great bicycling action this spring/summer in Northeast Ohio. Matt Bixenstine "steers" you in the right direction with these eight reasons to get excited for bicycling season!
If you take pride in shopping locally, check out Alex Harris' clothing shop- Family First Clothing Company. Alex shares his experiences as a young entrepreneur in Northeast Ohio and why the region was the perfect place to get motivated and take a chance.
Looking for the perfect volunteer opportunity in Northeast Ohio? Becky Meiser shares some of her favorite, unique, past and present volunteering experiences in Cleveland that will motivate anyone to give back to their city. How will you take action?
Raise your glass for a toast to Northeast Ohio breweries! Lisa Davala shares her favorite local spots and the unique aspects they have to offer. What NEO-based brewery or brew is your favorite?
Focusing on locally-made wine and beer, Kevin Goodman shares his own personal stories as well as other business success stories, showing just how important it is to shop locally in our region.
With it's access to the beach, theater district and exciting nightlife, Steve Snitzky makes an argument for why Gordon Square is Northeast Ohio's up-and-coming neighborhood.
In Northeast Ohio, the zoos are infamous for loads of family fun. Danielle Filipkowski shares how she and her family enjoy the animals, the unique experiences, and make tons of memories at the Akron Zoo!
Think there's nothing to do in Cleveland? Think there are no vegetarian or vegan dining options? Think again. Allison Kretz discusses fun activities that take place right here and Cleveland and talks about where she and her fiancé like to enjoy unique vegetarian meals.
Northeast Ohio is a thriving region, especially for young families who are looking for new adventures, restaurants, shopping locally, and getting in-touch with the great outdoors. Jessica Fick shares her experiences as a mother of two young children in the neighborhood of Cleveland Heights!
If you need a good cup of coffee to get your day started, Ellen Kirtner can certainly relate. In this #BeThePlusBlog, Ellen shares some of her treasured coffee shop finds in Northeast Ohio. Are you ready to get your jolt today?
When you've been given the chance to act as a tour guide for your own hometown is when you truly realize all of the things you could have taken for granted. KC McKenna shares his experience as a Northeast Ohio "tour guide" for foreign exchange students in China and how he is starting to look at his hometown in a new light.
Dr. Tim Stover grades Akron with an "A" for being a community full of compassion and caring, for giving people a "big city" feel in a small city, and for offering top-of-the-line healthcare, fabulous entertainment, academics, and more! What are you waiting for? What grade does Akron get on your report card?
Fifty-cent movie theaters, traditional high-tea service, and the region's best ice cream are just a few topics that Ashley Oeken discusses in her blog about her favorite spots in Youngstown and Cleveland!
Between finding ourselves caught in the Polar Vortex, checking and re-checking our weather apps, and dealing with the stress of winter traffic in Northeast Ohio, we might lose sight of what makes the region so special. Although Hawaii might seem like a nice getaway now, Maureen Amato shares her personal experiences as to why Northeast Ohio just might be better.
Never say you can't stay fit in Northeast Ohio winters again! Jessica McCartney, who is an avid runner, (she even participated in The Boston Marathon!) shares 8 ways that you can maintain your fitness this cold season and have fun doing it!
Have you found yourself out of ideas for fun activities to do or places to see in Cleveland? Sarah Amer opens our eyes to the arts scene in C-Town and why you'll never be left without anything to do, again.
You may have attended a special event in Northeast Ohio for several different occasions, but were you aware that these events could have been put together by world-renowned, award-winning event planners? Nick Borelli, a member of the NEO event industry himself, enlightens us with the region's notable talent!
Northeast Ohio doesn't let dietary restrictions get in the way of satisfying your sweet tooth or fulfilling a craving. Urvi Patel shares with us some of her favorite places in the region for those just like her with certain dietary restrictions. Some may even surprise you!
Just because the weather is getting cooler in Northeast Ohio, it doesn't mean you can't participate in some of the region's most fun and challenging races! Whether it represents the holiday season or is just a race you will take part in to test your endurance, Pamela McGowan has the inside scoop on what races to sign up for!
Juggling work, family, and a social life doesn't always make it easy to adhere to a well-balanced, healthy and fit lifestyle. However, Alicia Hansen shares with us her secrets to staying fit in Northeast Ohio and making the most out of a busy schedule!
Do you find yourself identifying with more than one Northeast Ohio community? Take it from Sara Shookman. She's had the best of both worlds in Cleveland and Akron.
Have a love for the arts? Amanda Hicken details the Northeast Ohio theatre life from community engagement, to enhancing audience experiences, and more!
Experience all that the Akron/Canton region has to offer in its fresh, farm-to-table cuisine eateries. North Canton native, Collyn Floyd, shares her inside scoop to some of the best food in the region!
Want to make the move to Downtown living in Northeast Ohio? Adam Rosen shares his experiences with living in Downtown Cleveland along with his insights into the trendy places and activities to see in other parts of the region.
Jill Grunenwald tells us about Northeast Ohio's extraordinary parks and recreation amenities while highlighting a few of her favorites.
Student, Alexandria Flynn, spotlights the beautiful Stan Hywet Hall in Akron, Ohio and why it is a must-visit destination for everyone in Northeast Ohio.
Danielle Wiler always finds time for fun with her family, especially this fall season. She shares some of her family's traditions for fall that you can make your own!
Elizabeth Wantz of the Lake County Visitors Bureau provides some fun ways to get out and experience Lake County throughout the year.
Although summer is winding down in Northeast Ohio, Carrie Corrigan prepares us for the 2014 summer season, sharing her favorite fresh produce markets in the Plus that make the summer season that much better!
Have you taken a trip out to any of the famous Lake Erie Islands? Olivia Killam shares her stories and traditions from visiting Kelley's Island with her family from her childhood days to today!
The Cleveland Museum of Art is more than an exhibit for exquisite artwork. Toni Chanakas takes us through the night of the latest MIX event at the museum and introduces us to a wide range of the remarkable social events that this unique Northeast Ohio museum has to offer!
Let the Northeast Ohio sports optimism overwhelm you this season instead of preparing for the much-anticipated despair. Cleveland-native Adam Sockel is ready to tell his fellow Northeast Ohioans why The Browns, Indians, and Cavaliers are in a better position to win than they were in previous years. The question is, do you believe?
Local blogger, Shibani Faehnle (CLE Shopaholic), gives us her insights into some of the best places to accessorize in Northeast Ohio.
Looking to find the best local ingredient to cook for your next dinner? Read on to get some inspiration from local food connoisseur and blogger, WhyCLE!
Local blogger, Nadine Nocero, tells us about some of her favorite boutiques and shows us all Northeast Ohio's boutique scene has to offer.
Doug Katz, local chef and restaurateur, provides his insights on the many great places to shop in the region if you're looking for that authentic feel. Read on to see what some of his favorite independently owned restaurants, farms and shops are in Northeast Ohio and visit them for yourself!


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At the Midway Hotel Center, we try and steer clear of the "hotel food" stereotype – by having amazing and unique food. There are four great restaurants on property, giving you the option to eat whatever you're in the mood for.
We don't want to just feed you; we want you to have a food EXPERIENCE!
Dempsey's took the challenge of breaking the hotel food stereotype seriously and has been producing some seriously amazing food.
Chef Ramon and his partner, Chef Jennifer, broke the mold of Irish food and constantly create unique dishes that will make you think you're eating at a gourmet restaurant, instead of in a hotel.
Dempsey's has seasonally changing menus, which is great because that means you can come back again and again and try new things.
What's something new you can try soon? One of Chef Ramon's favorites is his new grilled cheese, which features three types of cheeses, extra bread and marinara!
A dish that has been a staple on the menu is everyone's favorite special walnut salad, which contains candied walnuts, cranberries and fried goat cheese – and it tastes just as good as it looks!
Dempsey's is delicious but it isn't the only food option at Midway, you can also try Coaches Sports Bar & Grill in the Holiday Inn, the Great American Grill in the Hilton Garden Inn and TGI Friday's, located in the middle of the Midway campus.
Have questions or want more info? We can help you at 1-888-MID-INNS
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Animal garden sculptures make for eye catching decor that can fit into any decorating theme. Statues of wild animals such as lions, tigers, or deer celebrate the beauty of the natural world while statues of squirrels, roosters, and other familiar animals give the yard a cozy, wholesome touch. Although animal statues tend to be viewed as outdoor decor, some sculptures can make just as beautiful a statement when displayed inside the home. Brutus the English Bulldog is one such statue. This fine resin statue captures the fierce yet comical appearance of an English Bulldog intent on protecting its favorite chewing shoe, bone, or flower patch. Put this quality animal yard statue just outside the back door during the summer and put it next to the television during the winter.
The Playful Puppy Dogs Statue also looks just as cheerful when placed in a sunny summer garden or admired inside the home. This beautiful little statue captures the cute and happy appearance of puppy dogs at play with fine, realistic details.
Climbing animal statues can also make excellent wall decor inside the home after they have graced the walls in the garden. One such sculpture is the Giant Garden Gecko Lizard. The glossy green hues and bright yellow toes of this striking, three foot long plus gecko sculpture will add a bright bit of color and character to the walls of your home.
Find these and dozens of other excellent animal garden sculptures at Design Toscano today.


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Hape Push & Pull Toys
Hape push & pull toys make wonderful gifts for beginner crawlers, walkers and toddlers. Start with push toys to encourage crawling and pushing forward. We love the Little Dump Truck Blue and the Little School Bus as first push toys. Graduate on to more complex toys such as the Giraffe Push & Pull Toy. Crawlers can either push the sweet giraffe around the house or pull him by the string. The Wonder Walker is a sturdy, toy that encourages walking and will be cherished for many years to tote around precious belongings. Once walking, toddlers love showing off their newly acquired walking skills with "handled" push toys such as our Lawnmower Push Toy which also makes fun sounds for more advanced walkers.


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Looking for a new backup solution, I found large Ethernet based HDs at a reasonable price and performance. So, if I get one of these, can I connect it via the 2nd Ethernet connection in my Pro, and backup to it? And, would the performance be better than via USB?
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Theres a trend on Twitter (follow me...if you would like to as much as I would like you to :-D ) where people are coming up with 3 word phrases that liberals might hate. I know it seems limiting, but anymore than that and their brains may overload since they are not used to processing much more than that .....I know I know...thats mean and insulting and not at all based in reality...
I had a lot of fun doing this I thought not only would I share them, but I found that I was putting together 3 words that could stand alone, or come together to tell a story. So this will be done in installments this week as I've come up with quite a few ideas. Today is part one, I'm going to go with two groups for two reasons....1. I came up with more groups than there are days in the week and.....2. They are thematically related, so it works.
Please feel free to comment below with some 3 word jabs of your own. They don't have to follow the theme of the day either.
Man is better
Humanity is holy
Animals are yummy
We're not monkeys
Darwin's intelligent resign
Long live Israel
Go to church
God bless America
Not an atheist
God is Republican


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If you are looking for a meaningful vacation destination, you'll want to consider a trip to historic Jerusalem, Israel. The city offers many once-in-a-lifetime experiences like visiting the moving Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial and the Garden Tomb. Due to the fact that thousands make the trip to Jerusalem yearly, there are many Jerusalem hotels to pick from. You can, for example, opt to stay at one of the city's budget 3 star hotels or go with one of the specials on 5 star hotels. Regardless of where you stay, you won't go wrong planning your Jerusalem vacations with Expedia.com.
Many of the finest hotels in Jerusalem, Israel are near the most popular holiday destinations. You can find a number of luxury hotels close to the Old City of Jerusalem, a great place to stay if you wish to learn more about the varied history of the area. A discount boutique hotel is another option, if you wish to be within walking distance of the famed Hezekiah's Tunnels - a truly memorable destination. Another fabulous option for you would be to go with one of the deals on 4 star hotels in order to save your money for a guided tour of Mount of Olives. Many of these Jerusalem resorts and hotels in Jerusalem also have on-site restaurants serving kosher meals for their guests.
There are a number of natural wonders to be experienced as well when staying at a hotel in Jerusalem. One way to bring the bible to life for your children is to go to the Tisch Family Zoological Gardens. The gardens are home to over 100 animal species and each of these animals has the distinction of being mentioned in the bible. Some other things to do that showcase the natural wonders found in Jerusalem include the Garden of Gethsamane and the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens.
Staying in Jerusalem truly is an experience like no other and going through Expedia.com to book your Jerusalem hotel, flights to Jerusalem and car rentals means that a trip to this lovely land is within every travelers reach.


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David Jones considers the merits of the January transfer window ahead of this week's The FF Show
David Jones mulls the merits and flaws of the January transfer window ahead of The FF Show.
Last Updated: 09/01/13 12:30pm
But for the moment the January transfer window is here to stay - and the merry-go-round is already in full swing.
Newcastle have lost their top scorer Demba Ba to Chelsea, who in turn moved Daniel Sturridge on to Liverpool, who freed up some funds by sending Joe Cole to West Ham.
This is just the start of it.
Agents dislike the condensed parameters of transfer windows: how would you like your trade to be restricted to two short periods of every year? But the window encourages a frenzy which they feed off.
There's a panic amongst clubs to act before it's too late, whether they are chasing titles, promotion and play-offs or fighting relegation.
Agents will be on the phone non-stop; they'll be in the ear of players, telling managers they have the player to answer their SOS, and advising owners they have a club willing to take X off their hands.
Perhaps they deserve the average commission of 28% disclosed by FIFA on all transfer deals globally in 2012. Perhaps that is millions of pounds which is being lost to the game?
This week FIFA announced plans to develop a system which in effect would cut agents out of transfer deals.
They say the Global Player Exchange will enable clubs to interact and share information on available players without lining the pockets of a middle man.
FIFA claim it will drive down an inflated transfer market by removing extra costs which agents impose.
It's a timely proclamation which agents will deplore and a timely discussion for The Footballers Football Show.
Our guests this week include Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway, who I'm sure will have to plenty to say on the GPE and much, much more.
Catch The Footballers' Football Show, 10pm, Thursday, Sky Sports 1 HD.


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mophie Juice Pack Powerstation Duo External Battery
mophie Juice Pack Powerstation Duo External Battery
Product Information
mophie's Juice Pack Powerstation Duo features an advanced high-output battery that provides ultra-fast charging for your iPod, iPhone, and iPad. It charges your iOS devices with up to four times the current of traditional 500mAh batteries. Plus it offers the ability to switch among a 500mAh charge (typical), a 1A charge, and 2.1A level that's ideal for iPad.
Sustainable technology
Thanks to improved conversion efficiency more power actually makes it to your iOS device.
Stylish design
The soft-touch finish and metal band complements the design of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Invisible LEDs
To maintain the sleek look of the Powerstation Duo, the four LED status indicator lights disappear when you're not using the battery.
- Special high-output battery for ultra-fast charging
- Can switch between a 500mAh, 1A and 2.1A charges
- Improved conversion efficiency means more power actually makes it to your device
- Four-LED status indicator lights show you how much power is left in your Powerstation
- Large 6,000 mAh battery keeps your iOS device powered up on the go
- Charges two devices simultaneously
- Pre-charged and ready to go
Did you notice?One of the first external batteries able to charge two iOS devices at the same time.
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What's in the Box?
- mophie Juice Pack Powerstation Duo External Battery
- Micro USB charging cable
- User manual
Tech Specs
- Power Source: USB
- Height: 0.77in./1.95 cm
- Width: 2.28 in./5.79 cm
- Weight: 7.05 oz./200 g
- Length: 4.3 in./10.92 cm
Manufacturer Information
Part Number
- Mfr. Part Number: 2029_JPU-PWERSTION-DUO-WHT
- UPC or EAN No.: 810472027685
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Mophie power in your hand
The Mophie Powerstation duo will power up 2 apple products (or indeed most USB phones/tablets) at the same time. There is a compat The Mophie Powerstation duo will power up 2 apple products (or indeed most USB phones/tablets) at the same time. There is a compatibility chart on Mophie's web site which I suggest you visit.
It is a sleek device, that can be placed in a pocket/hand bag etc, & is not too heavy to carry around when you do not have access to a power socket.
Apple have the white model as an exclusive, but you can also obtain a black model (if you prefer), direct from Mophie.
This is not the first product that I have purchased from Mophie & it will certainly not be the last.
Charging is easy, although takes a few hours, so would suggest that you charge it over night so it I ready to go with you in the morning.
With the power hungry ipad & iPhone, this product is a MUST.
- Written by MICHAEL J from Ilford
116 of 122 people found this useful
A must have for any tech dependent person
Mophie juice pack is an absolutely amazing product. It charges quickly (about four hours for a full charge) using the provided cor Mophie juice pack is an absolutely amazing product. It charges quickly (about four hours for a full charge) using the provided cord and the USB to wall adapter for your iPhone/iPad. The product itself is small (about 4 inches long, 2 inches wide, and 3/4 of an inch tall), and easily slips into a coat pocket. Whenever I travel I used to carry my iPhone charger with me everywhere, so I could hunt for a wall outlet. Not anymore. This great gadget gives me four to five FULL charges for my iPhone. I absolutely love it, and would 100% recommend it to anyone who heavily relies on their phone but is plagued by battery life issues like I used to be.
- Written by Theodore K from West Point
108 of 112 people found this useful
It's great
This one of the best devices I receive and it does what it say,s.... It very fast and handy to carry in my backpack...
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As I never seemed to be near an outlet when my iPhone 5S ran out of juice, I did some research and purchased this Mophie based on As I never seemed to be near an outlet when my iPhone 5S ran out of juice, I did some research and purchased this Mophie based on these (8 at the time) excellent reviews. My experience has been vastly different. First of all, I have never gotten more than two and a half (2.5) full charges on my iPhone. As previously stated, it does take a long time to recharge, but either I missed this in the reviews or misunderstood it, but my Mophie also does NOT charge the phone at the same time it is being charged itself. If I plan ahead enough it's still more useful than not having one, but don't expect to get 3-5 iPhone charges out of it, it won't happen. …
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Favourite Travel Companion!
I don't know how I ever travelled anywhere without this thing; a dozen international flights over the last three months has proved I don't know how I ever travelled anywhere without this thing; a dozen international flights over the last three months has proved its value to a tenfold. Gone are the days of scrambling around airports looking for plugins and acquiring unnecessary adapters when travelling internationally - being paired with an iPhone 4S whose outdated battery is depleted long before my usage needs are met, my Mophie has been a lifesaver. I usually get about four partial charges (approximately 20%-80% each time) before it runs out, although this varies depending on the battery & your usage while charging. I couldn't recommend this product more for anyone who finds themselves tethered to a wall charger while on the go every day. However, it may be worth checking out Mophie's XL External Battery for an extra $30 - it packs twice as much charge, perfect for people with iPad's or multiple devices. …
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Really good
I loved it, used it to charge my iphone 5, but when i tried to charge my ipad air, it displayed a not charging sign. Should have b I loved it, used it to charge my iphone 5, but when i tried to charge my ipad air, it displayed a not charging sign. Should have bought the juice pack powerstation xl. It still is a great product. …
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will this work for mac book pro?
- Asked by Claire L H from Melbourne
- Oct 7, 2014
No. This charges USB-based devices only (iPhone, iPad, iPod, Bluetooth headsets, etc.) There is no p No. This charges USB-based devices only (iPhone, iPad, iPod, Bluetooth headsets, etc.) There is no provision for 3 prong 110v devices. …
- Answered by Robert M from Sacramento
- May 1, 2015
Is the powerstation duo compatible with the iphone 5s?
- Asked by Maria Victoria C from Buenos Aires
- Apr 18, 2014
Yes I have used it to charge my iPhone 5s. When I did it took 2 units of charge (i.e. one indicator Yes I have used it to charge my iPhone 5s. When I did it took 2 units of charge (i.e. one indicator lights worth). I also use the iPhones power socket to charge the device as I think from memory when I check the output of the iPads charger something was slightly too much. When charging the iPa however I could not get a full charge even though the Juice Pack was fully charged, but maybe I did something wrong on that occasion. …
- Answered by Spencer G
- Mar 12, 2015
how many times can you charge an iPad when the morphie is at full charge
- Asked by David G
- Nov 10, 2012
Best Answer:
I have had the mophie Duo for about 3 months and from my experience it has a total of about 4 full i I have had the mophie Duo for about 3 months and from my experience it has a total of about 4 full iphone charges. (give or take a few % batt pts) and ipads take about twice as much power as an iphone charge.
so 4 iphone charges, or 2 ipad charges, or 1 ipad and two iphone charges (roughly)
(this is when the Mophie is on 4 green LED lights (FULLY charged) …
- Answered by Phillip P from Milwaukee
- Nov 19, 2012
How do you charge the Mophie? Do you need special equipment to charge it?
- Asked by Carolynn L from Portland
- Jan 15, 2013
Best Answer:
it comes with a cable that you can plug into the same plug that an iPhone/iPad or similar device has it comes with a cable that you can plug into the same plug that an iPhone/iPad or similar device has. just as with almost all electronic devices these days from cell phones to tablets, etc, most plug 'heads' have a USB port so that you can remove the cable and insert any viable plug.
*NO plug is provided with the device. you must use your own plug from your phone or tablet, etc. This really isn't too big of a deal considering you already have one, or else you wouldn't need the portable battery pack :) an extra is nice though so that you can power 2 devices simultaneously
also, most Mophie portable battery pack devices use a cable that has a Micro-USB head on one end, and a regular USB head on the other... the micro USB connects to the device, the USB connects to a plug
charge is rather slow, but that's only because your charging 6000mAh! (mAh standing for a unit of measure for certain types of batteries, more below). for example, one brand new iPhone5 battery is 1440mAh, and you are charging something that is over 4 times that... so its basically like charging an iPhone5 four+ times lol..
however, the great thing about the Mophie chargers is that since the amperage output is higher than what you would have if you were connected to a regular electrical outlet, the device you are re-charging charges at a faster rate.
An ampere-hour or amp-hour (symbol Ah, AHr, A·h, A h) is a unit of electric charge, with sub-units milliampere-hour (mAh) and milliampere second (mAs). One ampere-hour is equal to 3600 coulombs (ampere-seconds), the electric charge transferred by a steady current of one ampere for one second.[1] The ampere-hour is frequently used in measurements of electrochemical systems such as electroplating and electrical batteries. The commonly seen milliampere-hour (mAh or mA·h) is one-thousandth of an ampere-hour (3.6 coulombs). …
- Answered by Matthew H from San Diego
- Jan 24, 2013
how long does it take to fully charge just one ipad air?
- Asked by Jennifer N from Chattanooga
- Oct 4, 2014
Will this work in South Africa?
- Asked by Cyril G
- Apr 26, 2014
It will work anywhere in the world.
- Answered by David P
- Jun 22, 2014


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We've featured Vette-Rods across a span of degrees. We've shown highly modified C1s until you've written us letters. We've covered the development of the C5 from the beginning. But never before has the union of a C5 and a C1 been so seamlessly executed than in Jeff Price's unrivaled Canary Yellow '62 Vette-Rod. Jeff, with the backing of a squadron of highly talented craftsmen and fabricators, has crafted something so purpose-built, so unique, and so wild that we would be remiss not to drool all over it.
The Marietta, Georgia, resident has enjoyed everything the late-model marketplace offers with a stable of vehicles, including an '02 Cadillac Escalade EXT, an '04 Cadillac XLR, an '03 Infinity FX45, and an '02 modified convertible Corvette with powertrain and braking upgrades. But it's his experience with classic Stingrays-a restored 327/300hp, four-speed '68 convertible and a restored '74 drop-top-that came into play when it came time to plan for a project machine. Knowing full well that the stylistic lines of the classic Vettes would likely never be rivaled again by anything under $100,000, Jeff decided upon the earliest Corvette he could find.
Jeff says, "The '62 has always been one of my favorite Corvettes. Had I not experienced the outstanding performance of the '02 C5, I might have put up with the old technology for the looks of a stock '62, but it's hard to go back. As a long-time subscriber to Corvette Fever, the Vette-Rod features got me interested in one of my own. After a lot of research and searching, I came across a builder in Lancaster, South Carolina. He had started with a more common C4 suspension conversion in mind, but ended with a vision that included C5 performance. The end result was sacrificing a perfectly good '99 C5 to yield a supercharged LS6 rolling on Z06 rubber and a '62 stretched, lowered, and widened body."
Three more inches were given to the door and wheelwells, while the grille, hood, convertible top, trunk lid, and windshield all remained the same. The front and rear bumpers received 4 extra inches (2 on each side) to accept the new widened body. A custom rear splash panel was fabricated to accommodate the additional width as well, and an air dam was custom built in the same manner. The rolling stock includes Z06 calipers, dimpled and slotted rotors, and the use of the factory C5 Z51 suspension package. Large chromed Z06 wheels were wrapped in Goodyear 265/40ZR17s up front and 295/ZR18s out back. A torque tube stiffener plate from Elite Engineering was installed by MTI Racing, as well as a Fidanza lightweight flywheel and a MTI Racing Stage II Kevlar clutch assembly.
The project car was disassembled and shipped off in pieces to a variety of shops and technicians. The sacrificed C5 gave up its 173-inch chassis and most everything else to complete the build. The C1 body was severed in several sections and widened a total of 4 inches and lengthened by 3 inches to fit the factory platform. Two inches were added to the front fenders, filling the space between the headlights and the grille; two inches were added to the doors and to their respective sills. This, of course, required cutting the front of the inner door to allow for enough clearance. Another two inches were squeezed into the fenders. Reshaping the quarters, the slope, and downward crease for the extra length actually gave it a more aggressive look.


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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: May 2012
Location: Portland, OR
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Great ride report! Enjoy Guatemala, don't miss Tikal and especially Semuc Champey!!! Make sure you do the caving while your there it's bad ass stuff. The Wikipedia article is weak sauce , better in person. "Unicorn blood and baby seal tears" lol
T2 Tour of Idaho & 2 weeks of Adventure
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Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Mar 2012
Location: Portland, OR
Oddometer: 1,169
Just made it into Guatemala today after a six hour ordeal at the border. I'll post more later, but make damn sure that you get your passport stamped at the border in Mexico, and not when you get a 1,000 miles into the country. It will save you a huge headache. And about 150 pesos.
Brown Falcon
Joined: Jun 2012
Location: Corvallis, OR
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Just wanted to wish you a happy Veterans Day! I know, it's a day late...
Semper Fi!
Once a Marine, always a Marine!
Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Mar 2012
Location: Portland, OR
Oddometer: 1,169
Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Mar 2012
Location: Portland, OR
Oddometer: 1,169
Adios Mexico, Beinvenidos Guatemala, Part One
I'm going to pull this straight from my blog as it's a long story and pretty damn funny and I don't feel like writing something new to talk about it. And be forewarned, it's mostly writing with few pictures. They tend to frown on picture taking at borders for some reason....
The night before our fateful border crossing into Guatemala, we made a pact to wake up at six and be on the road by seven. We wanted to get an early start because we had heard horror storries of the border crossings from previous travelers. However, our ambitions were a little stronger than our resolve, and we ended up sleeping a little late. When we realized that it was already past seven and we hadn't even packed up the bikes yet, we decided just to take it easy and go get a good breakfast.
"Damn!", I thought to myself, "We should have ate something before we took those pills!" About that time, Justin said he needed to head to his room as he had forgotten his wallet or something. I didn't really hear him as I was a little busy turning green and wondering where the exit was. A few minutes later, the waitress brought out our food. I took about two bites, decided it wasn't going to stay down and sprinted for the door.
As I was out in the alleyway emptying my stomach on the cobblestones, I heard Justin re-enter the resteraunt and try and re-assure the waitress that I was okay. His broken spanish amounted to: "My friend.....okay....bad medicine..." Or something like that.
After I finished, I walked back in and felt immensly better. Justin and the waitress were both laughing. And then Justin fessed up that he had gone back to his room to puke as well, so I didn't feel so bad.
"Where are papers?!" he shouted in broken english.
"Huh?" I said, "Who the hell are you?"
"Do you have copies?" he said.
"What are you talking about?" I said, then I realized that this was just some dude trying to make a buck. I could see the actual Mexican toll gate about 100 yards in front of me, with actual uniformed officials and guards.
"Justin, lets go!" I shouted, and we fired up and blasted for the gate with the beleguared Mexicans sprinting after us.
We arrived at the gate and were met by the actual Mexican officials who asked us for our papers and checked the VIN numbers on our motorcycles before waving us on. There was a Mexican Marine on guard ("Marina" en espanol) who I struck up a conversation with while we were waiting. We swapped storries for a minute and when I told him that I was a Marine and had just gotten back from Afghanistan he shook my hand and called me brother! It was awesome!
After the VIN check, we were directed to the Mexican Immigration office just beyond the checkpoint. As we crossed the checkpoint, we entered into what is sort of a "no-mans-land" between the Mexican and Guatemalan checkpoints, almost like a kind of gigantic duty free zone with it's own stores and hotels and population. I'm not quite sure what jurisdiction or law this place fell under. It was about 500 meters long and was replete with money changers, vendors, and shady characters. We started refering to it as "international waters" and wondered where we had to go to see a monkey knife fight or engage in high stakes betting on American College Football. So many neferious activities, so little time.
We argued with the guy for a while, telling him it wasn't our fault, we had no idea what the stamps looked like or where even supposed to mean, and that there wasn't anything we could do. He argued back telling us that there wasn't anything he could do, as we weren't even technically in Mexico anymore because we had obviously left on the 27th and why couldn't we just go to the Guatemalan side and leave him alone?
Okay, we'll play your silly little game.
We got back on the bikes and fired up, blasting through the crowds for the Guatemalan side. We didn't even bother with helmets as it was a short distance; Justin was smoking a cigarrette angrily while I laughed at the absurdity of the situation. As we entered the center of international waters, we were swarmed once again with a large group of swarthy latinos yelling at us to stop. We ignored them this time, but the persistant bastards chased us for nearly 200 yards until we stopped at the Guatemalan Immagration office. We were immediatly inundated with about 20 yelling men and boys, directing us to go with them, offering to watch our bikes for a small fee, or telling us that we were in the wrong place. Many of them even had little homemade ID cards and looked semi official.
"Where is the Mexican entrance stamp?" He asked me in Spanish.
"No hablo espanol." I replied smilling.
"You're missing a stamp, you can't come through here until you get the stamp from the Mexican side." He said.
"No hablo espanol." I said again, giving him the biggest stupid grin I could manage.
"Furthermore, the date is all wrong. How did you leave Mexico on October 27th and then magically appear here a few weeks later?" he said.
I looked at him quizzically, smiled even broader until it hurt, then, with my best obnoxious american accent said: "No hablo espanol. Hablas ingles?"
I could see the frusteration building in his eyes. He looked at me, looked at my passport, then grabbed his stamp and slapped the rubber down next to the Mexican one.
"Welcome to Guatemala. That will be 10 Quetzales."
"Gracias!" I said, and tossed some rumpled Quetzales through his little peep hole.
I walked back to the bikes and Justin who was still fending off helpers. He had a huge collection of little boys around him and he was handing out stickers to them. One of the kids took the proffered sticker and promptly applied it to my luggage. I laughed and grabbed a large handlebar mustache sticker and started pressing it on one of the more obnoxious men, who also happened to be the only one without a mustache.
"Here, this will look good on your face!" I told him in broken Spanish.
At that, all of the other Helpers started laughing and I started joking with them while Justin went to try his luck at customs. One by one, as they realized that we were just ignoring them, the Helpers started drifting away, and I was left with a gaggle of little boys who kept telling me in english that they would watch my bike for 10 quetzales.
Eventually, it broke down into a shouting match between us and a short, bald, sweaty Guatemalan who decided that today he would do his job, at least with one of two Americans. We eventually gave up and walked away frusterated. He thought we were going to try and sneak past him somehow and came out of his little hole to angrily watch us and ensure that we didn't try and sneak into his country without papers.
We walked back to the bikes frusterated. I was okay, but Justin was stuck. A man without a country, he had left Mexico over three weeks ago if his passport was to be believed, and was now stuck in international waters, unable to return to Mexico and unable to continue on to Guatemala.
At this point I turned to Justin and said, "Well, have a fun time! Call me when you get through!" and took off running.
Just kidding. But now we were really up the creek without a paddle. I had managed to sneak across the border by playing stupid, but Justin was legitimatly stuck in some sort of twilight zone immagration limbo like Tom Hanks in the movie Terminal. What ever were we to do?
Lost on the Island
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Welcome to Latin America. I made the mistake of arriving at the Honduras border late in the day, tired and hungry. Unfortunately, against my better instincts, I allowed a helped to negotiate for me, and I think I got ripped off for $80. Your tactics may not do much for the gringoes following, but the "helpers" and the corrupt officials are giving the Latin American border crossings a bad name, and certainly do not reflect the kindness of the people within the countries. Ride Safely...
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Wow, talk about going from bad to worse...! Wishing Justin the best of luck negotiating the international waters.
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Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? - Juvenal
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Brown Falcon
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Come on!!! Don't leave us hangin!
Once a Marine, always a Marine!
Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Jul 2012
Location: Lincolnshire, England
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Awesome report! They are persistent fckers aren't they!!,
Keep them coming.
Beastly Adventurer
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Location: Portland, OR
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Beastly Adventurer
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Adios Mexico, Beinvenidos Guatemala, Part Two
So there we were, stuck in international waters, men with no country. Actually, it was just Justin without a country; my little act had gotten me my Guatemala entrance stamp.
We got back on the bikes and rode back to the Mexican side where we went through the whole ordeal again. I sat on the curb and watched the bikes and played with the little kids while Justin went back in to try and convince the Mexicans to just give him a stamp so that we could get out of their hair. After about another hour of waiting, I went over and started looking for someone that spoke English. Sure enough, after a little bit we found one guy who seemed pretty fluent.
We went back and forth like this for a while until he finally told us that we would have to go back into the town we had stayed in the night before and talk to the Immigration office there to take care of this. We weren't having it, so we told him that we wanted to talk to his boss. He hemmed and hawed for a little while, then disappeared back into the office to find el jefe. We sat around for another hour or so until they all reached a consensus. They called Justin in to the office and told him that they would make some calls and try and work something out so they could stamp his passport.
So we waited another hour while they phoned La Paz, and phoned the Immigration office, and phoned the Mexican president, just to see if they could just stamp this lonely little gringo's passport.
Finally, they told Justin that he would have to pay a fine for not getting the correct stamps in his passport and then they would give him the stamp that he needed and we could leave. At this point I don't think he really cared whether or not this was legit or some sort of corrupt scam; so he forked over a wad of pesos and we got back on the bikes and headed for the Guatemalan side again.....where we were immediately accosted by many of the same Helpers that we had ignored before.
Fortunately, things were running smoothly now, and Justin got his stamp in quick order and we were on to the next step: fumigation. Ten yards from the Guatemalan immigration office was a dude with a pressure washer and a respirator spraying the nether regions of vehicles with a thick white, noxious smelling liquid before they crossed the border. After having the undersides of our bikes sprayed down, we then rode another 10 yards forward where we paid another guy about 10 quetzales for the fumigation that they had just performed. Ironically, there was a homeless man nearby who was washing the fumigation off of every vehicle that came by and charging a few quetzales. And the chemical was just running back down the gutter and then out into a small nearby stream. Go green peace!
Next step was a second immigration office where they wanted copies of every single document that I had on my person: passport, passport visa page, drivers license, bike title (front and back), bike registration, proof of Mexican registration, etc., etc. I already had most of these, but I wasn't prepared for the back of the title or the passport visa page, so I had to run back into international waters and pay a Helper to make copies for me. Then I came back handed in my copies and was directed to a small bank were I had to pay for a temporary registration for Guatemala.
Standing in line waiting for the bank, I struck up a conversation with the bank guard and started asking him questions about his shotgun. Throughout all of this, one pesky little Helper had stood by my elbow, talking in my ear in broken Spanglish, and otherwise getting in the way and making a nuisance of himself. I told him that I didn't have any money for him and I wasn't going to pay him anything, but he continued to stick by me like glue. After a while, the bank guard and I became fast friends and he let me cut in line to take care of my work.
With my temporary Guatemalan registration in hand, I walked back to the immigration office one more time, and was then forced to go make more copies of receipts and other documents that they had given me. Finally, I came back, handed in my last copies and was given a little sticker to attach to my windshield which proved my registration had been completed. And that was it.
Justin finished up a few minutes after me; we mounted up, and prepared to ride into Guatemala. The little helper who had been standing by me this entire time finally piped up about money as I was putting my helmet on.
"Give me 30 quetzales!" He said.
I started laughing at him. "Why?" I said. "I told you to get lost like three separate times."
"20 quetzales!" He said.
I was really laughing now. "You didn't even do anything. You stood next to me for about an hour and told me things in Spanish that I didn't even understand or listen to. I'll give you five quetzales just because I feel sorry for you." And with that I pushed a crumpled five quetzal note into his hand.
He got a really indignant look on his face, and thrust the five quetzals note back at me. "Give me 20 quetzales!"
I just ignored him and fired up my bike and started rolling forwards.
"All right, all right! I'll take the five quetzales!" He said, lurching after me.
I stopped gave him the note, and then we left.
By this time it was after 2PM. We had been at the border for nearly six hours. We were both really frustrated and really tired, but more than a little happy to have finally made it into Guatemala. We stopped after about five miles and had our first Guatemalan meal: fried chicken and French fries slathered in mayonnaise. Delicious!
What we hadn't counted on was that the road would climb from sea level to almost 10,000 feet during that distance. We also hadn't counted on the fact that Guatemalan roads would be even more confusing and scary than Mexican ones, would have 20 times the number of potholes and semi domesticated animals in them, and would also be filled with thousands of gigantic, brightly colored school busses belching black diesel smoke in our faces. Ohh, and we really hadn't counted on the fact that we would be riding straight into a fog bank that would prevent us from seeing more than twenty feet in front of us at times. Or the fact that the recent earthquake had reduced sections of the road to rubble. Or the fact that the temperature would drop from about 90 degrees at the start of our ride to 60 degrees at the end. All in all, it turned into a hair raising adventure in and of itself.
So, in summary, the day went like this: wake up early, puke all over the ground, get stuck in the border zone for six hours, bribe a Mexican official, fend off a bunch of crazy locals, nearly lose our lives riding an insane road into the mountains, get lost in a Guatemalan city at night, and finally find where you are supposed to stay.
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loving the story...
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Great Stuff
Hey, Ulyses,
I guess it goes something like this: The USMC made you into a man, and your Trans-American bike ride is making you a wiser (more patient??) man.
Loving the report. Stay safe.
BTW--it is raining cats, dogs, and geoducks in the PNW. Even 10,000' @ 60ºF is better than this.
The Good Lord gave most of us 10 digits; mine are all thumbs.
Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Mar 2012
Location: Portland, OR
Oddometer: 1,169
And I'm thanking god I'm not in the PNW. I haven't even been rained on yet! Everyone should move down here!
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