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Chevrolet Suburban Power Steering
I need some help, I have a 2001 Chevy Suburban with 47000 miles on it. I went to drive it yesterday and it is hard to turn. There is a little fluid leaking from the under part. I am thinking it is the power steering due to it being hard to turn. Does anyone know if this is true and if it is, could this just be due to low fluid? And if not, does anyone know the price range for fixing the power steering in it?
maad4 Posts: 2I have a 2000 Sub 2500 4x4 and recently experienced a power steering squealing problem. After taking it to the dealer they informed me that the pump was bad. Unwilling to pay them the $675.00 dollars to replace it for me I decided to start calling my buddies. Sure enough one of the had a friend who worked for an auto parts supplier and got me the pump for about $80 bucks with exchange. The job took me about 2 hours and I had to borrow a pulley remover from Autozone but it saved me almost $600 bucks. The job is a little messy but so what thats 600 bucks. By the way the squealing went away and it is a lot easier to turn.
rockman59 Posts: 250kll said: is hard to turn. There is a little fluid leaking from the under part. I am thinking it is the power steering due to it being hard to turn. Does anyone know if this is true and if it is, could this just be due to low fluid?
Let's do the math. You have power steering fluid leaking from the unit under your vehicle. Your steering is now hard to turn. Answer: Obviously if the fluid is low on fluid the unit will not perform properly. How much to fix? Best to get an estimate from a good indie repair shop. That will be cheaper than going with a dealer. The PS unit normally is an easy fix or replacement.
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cleudard Posts: 1I have a 2000 1500 burb 4wd 5.3. My steering used to get hard only in the summer when the car was hot. The problem went away the rest of the time. Well, it is summer now but I'm getting tired of this problem. The pump is probably 4 yrs old & there are no leaks. Is this a variable assist system? Is there a speed sensor used?
Is there a P.S.filter where I can't see? Or do I just need to bite the bullet & throw another pump at it?
arrie Posts: 312Power steering system consists of two parts. One is the pump and the other is the power steering unit.
You say turning left is light as it is supposed to be but turning right is a work out.
Obviously pump is working as left turn is ok so you need to look at the power steering unit, i.e. possibly replace it. Should not be too expensive job either.
paul120 Posts: 1On my 2002 Suburban, lately the power steering has started to go light (as if over-assisted) when on the road, both low speed and highway. It may get light so that it is hard to control, or even so light that you can spin the steering wheel with one finger and feel nothing. My friend with an 01 says they notice the same issue. What's up?
blackpacific1 Posts: 27We have the same problem. In turns the power steering will suddenly become over assisted. It happens both left and right. I have the power steering pump out while replacing the intake manifold gasket, and I plan to replace the corroded power steering hoses, but I don't want to replace the pump unless it is the problem. Any insight would be appreciated.
sharp_1 Posts: 1I've been having the same problem for about 2 years now on my '02 Suburban. I've also had the hard right turning problem for about the last 3 years and for the last 5 years have been dealing with a seemingly loose steering linkage (feels like a small knock in the wheel when going over small bumps).
All of which I have brought to my dealer for diagnostics:
1) The loose linkage was "repacked" with grease about 4 years ago under warranty and came back about a year later after the warranty ran out of course.
2) The right turning issue was diagnosed as a bad steering gear which would entail replacing the steering box at a price of well over $1K
3) The free feeling wheel I was told is related to the steering gear box. Dealer told me none of the items are safety issues but would cost $$$$'s to repair.
So, at 158K miles, I have made the executive decision not to do any steering repairs until either something starts leaking on my squeaky clean garage floor or I hit a tree. We'll see how that goes...so far so good!!!
We still love our Suburban by the way...it's by far the best out of the 5 we've had to date.
Edit to posting #16.
Drove vehicle on highway today. Wheel turns right okay, left with very little hangup at highway speeds. when stopped at idle, wheel very hard if at all turning left and turns fine to the right. If u give it throttle while sitting still and turning left the wheel snaps loose and u can turn the wheel. the steering column area inside the vehicle makes a moderate to loud noise while trying to turn left sitting still (like air pressure escaping.) Hope this helps! Thanks for the Help.
Well I thought I'd try something diff and go online and ask for some help diagnosing
something in the car repair world that I haven't fooled with much. This is my 3rd online repair site and no answer from anyone. I guess this world will never change! There is nothing free anymore, not even info. Maybe my wife will hit a tree and I will kill 2 birds with one stone. Don't have to fix power steering and she'll be gone. Damn thats wrong! Have fun all u backyard mechanics..
nikkita123 Posts: 1Hi we were leaving church this morning and the power steering just stopped working. There was no warning of any kind. There seemed to be a bit of an alignment issue but nothing sever. When warm the fluid level reads at the cold level not the warm. If there was some power fluid still in the SUV would the power steering just stop working?
Should i go buy more power steering fluid? or would that be a waste of time?
Hey Dan, It does turn one way not the other right! I pretty sure mine needs a steering gear. I read( maybe it was here) if it turns one way or the other then the pump is working. There is an EVO switch on bottom backside of pump and a mechanic told me to unhook the switch and I should have power assist. This is the same mechanic that told it may need a rack. I DON'T HAVE A RACK! He also told me it may need a pump after I told him I replaced the pump yesterday. Ill definitly keep u in mind when I fix mine. I used to do alot of mechanic work but never did much steering, so this one's got me stumped. Oh, unhooking the switch didn't help. The gear is gonna run me $215.00 from pep boys or auto zone here in Annapolis, Maryland.


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On a side note, I finally was able to repeat breaking the 100 mark. Probably the only good news I've had today.
On a side note, I finally was able to repeat breaking the 100 mark. Probably the only good news I've had today.
I _finally_ got past Moscow, yay me!
On the other hand, the game gave me more ammunition to the pro side in the eternal debate called "Am I a big idiot?"
I didn't realize for a long time that you could plan your elements and just thought you were stuck with whatever the venue gave you. After some experimenting I realized the jump that gives me the most points is the Russian split so I put it everywhere that I can and the toe jump where I can't. I gave up on footwork 3 and Biellmann and just do nothing but sitspins and arabesques. Well-balanced it isn't but whatever works to get past that b1tch Jenny Shine (ooooh I hate her!)
While my scores have improved I have to say that the game is less absorbing than when I thought there really was a way to get the requisite points with the routine the machine gives you....
Past Moscow level!
has anybody gotten the variety bonus?
I just recieved the variety bonus - 500 points, but what exactly does it mean?
I think the variety bonus is to reward for not being a code whore that throws around double lutzes like how real life skaters used to do 2As and Biellmanns ad nauseum.
The variety bonus seems to be worthless in terms of placement - I think it's just to add to your final score for the site top scores leaderboard.
I've gotta start whoring those double lutzes more (and not do anything but biellman spins if I get the timing on the mouse right I can get almost ten points for those suckers...).
In case anyone else takes a while to figure things out (like me), the secret to spins is _not_ producing the drawing represented, for the circle just make teeny tiny mouse circles while clicking as fast as you can, don't worry about fair or even a few bads, the total points seem to be related only to number of revolutions - for the figure eight just do kind of a loop roughly (>o) clicking after you cross the first line.
I haven't figured out the whore code for the kerrigan spiral yet (just a few random jerks in different directions will get you fair, but that's less points than I can get with a good arabesque...)
First go back to easiest levels and replace elements and figure out which elements give you the most points and/or use those layouts to practice the elements that give you problems. I put the level 3 footwork in the easiest venue and now I can do it okay, but the best I've ever done it doesn't give me as many points as the level 2. I love the butterfly jump but Rissian split is my ticket to over eight points.
I kind of think this game is a nice example of what's wrong with CoP, doing what they tell you they want gets you fewer points than just putting your artistic qualms aside whoring for the points..... (especially since the 'variety' bonus is so puny and doesn't make up for wasting time on tricks that just don't get the points (like Kerrigan and footwork 3).
I finally got over 100 with a 100.49. Two perfect Kerrigan spirals, a 9.00 layback spin, a 8.94 sit spin, 4 perfect double Lutzes (or three, can't remember), and two footwork sequences that scored in the mid 8s. I also had a figure 8 final pose, but I got a "good" for it.
All the judges gave me scores in the 100s (Italy 108.25, UK 107.02, Spain? 104.64, and the U.S. with 106.54), except for the Japanese one who gave me a 90.66, and the last one (I'm guessing England even though we already have a British judge) gave me a 85.84. Maybe England and Japan wanted less code-whoring.
"Corporation, n. An ingenious device for obtaining individual profit without individual responsibility." - Ambrose Bierce
Just made it to Lillehammer for the first time, did a run thru with the suggested elements - these will never do.
On the other hand, I can see the end of the game, After I unlock the triple axel there's not much to keep me going, just trying different elements in different venues. I have no intention to practice until I can reliably get 'perfects'....


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"Our hearts go out to the men and women who may lose their jobs as a result of this transition and to their families," said Mount Aloysius president Tom Foley, who previously served as the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Secretary of Labor and Industry and knows firsthand the deep human cost to affected individuals and their families in such situations.
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This Week in Boston (September 24 – 30)Posted by Emily on September 24th, 2012
The Boston Red Sox will play in their last home series of the season this Tuesday and Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Red Sox are officially a losing team for the first time since 1997 at 68-82. Something else to consider, however: The Sox averaged 91.8 wins throughout the past 14 seasons. (more)


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I've been talking a lot about Dungeon Master's Guide 2 this week, including two interviews you might have seen or heard around the web at Newbie DM and The Tome. Since it's fresh in my mind, this seems like a good time to run through the book and apply what's inside to my Greenbrier game. After that, I'll take a page from the DMG2 and look at how I expect my campaign to change once the characters reach paragon level (even though they're only level 3 right now!).
About the Author
James Wyatt is the D&D Design Manager for Wizards of the Coast Roleplaying R&D. He was one of the lead designers for 4th Edition D&D and the primary author of the 4th Edition Dungeon Master's Guide. He was one of the designers of the Eberron Campaign Setting and is the author of several Eberron novels.


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The scholarship will serve City residents living in households that have a total annual income of 80 percent or less of the median income of City households. Scholarship applicants also must be between 17-25 years of age, pursuing educational opportunities at an accredited or certified college, university or vocational/technical school and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
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Steve Bissette is one of the few horror comics artists who can truly be called a living legend. As the principal artist on the classic Saga of the Swamp Thing, Bissette (working with writer Alan Moore and inker John Totleben) was responsible for the first truly modern horror comic, infusing the medium in the mid-80s with the same dimensions of dread and strangeness that David Cronenberg and John Carpenter brought to film. Bissette went on to write the Bram Stoker Award-winning Aliens: Tribes and edit and publish Taboo, the groundbreaking horror anthology in which From Hell first saw print, alongside work by Clive Barker, Neil Gaiman and other leading lights of the genre. These days Bissette teaches at the Center for Cartoon Art Studies in his home state of Vermont. And Vermont is also the subject of his latest work, The Vermont Monster Guide (written by noted horror author Joseph Citro, with whom Bissette produced The Vermont Ghost Guide) -- for which Bissette provided over eighty illustrations. We chatted with the artist a few days ago about how The Vermont Monster Guide came to be, and about his hope to explore the folk legends of the other forty-nine states. Read the interview and check out Bissette's full cover for The Vermont Monster Guide after the jump.
Note: Copies of The Vermont Monster Guide are available on Steve Bissette's fun, eclectic and art-packed website SRBissette.com for only 20 dollars. An outrageously low price considering Bissette signs and draws an original sketch in each copy of the book ordered on the site.
Does your new project begin with The Vermont Ghost Guide?
Yeah, actually it begins a little bit earlier. Joe Citro is one of my best friends in the world. Joe is a fellow Vermonter and we met about 20 years ago. We were introduced by a mutual friend, Stanley Wiater. Stanley thought Joe and I should connect since we were both Vermonters, and he thought we had a lot of shared interests. Stanley connected Joe and I, and we immediately hit it off. It was almost like we had grown up together, because we had read the same stuff, we had liked the same stuff. We had known some of the same people in a few cases. And it wasn't too long before we started talking about how we should do something together. Joe was of a generation of horror novelists that includes Rick Hautala and a number of other novelists that were very active in the late 80s early 90s, where mainstream publishing kind of abandoned them for a time. Joe's novels were originally coming out through Zebra, which at that time was a very low-end paperback publisher, but they were one of the few publishers that would take on new writers. Then Joe got picked up by Warner Books, which was a huge step up in the market. Warner Books fired the editor of their horror line and brought in the editor of their science-fiction line to handle their horror line. I can see the bureaucratic thinking there – "Oh, science fiction's just like horror." [Laughs.] But the science-fiction editor hated it. And if you really understand horror the way you do and I do... It's very different from science fiction. To put it in the simplest terms, science fiction is a rational genre and horror is very much an irrational genre. It's an irrational genre in that it's driven entirely by emotion; it's like romance or comedy. The new editor at Warner who was the head of the horror line proceeded to gut the horror line, because he didn't like any of what he was reading. And the problem of course was that he didn't like horror.
Joe ended up getting treated very shoddily by Warner and this coincided with my stepping away from comics. I was putting all of my energy into self publishing by that time. I had had it with work-for-hire and working for outfits like DC, also owned by Warner. So Joe and I decided, "Well, why don't we go after a regional printer?" This is my arriving to the point of your question. [Laughs.] We started doing projects where we were targeting regional publishers. Yes it's less money and yes it's a smaller geographic reach with a potential audience, but you tend to work with nicer people, they tend to keep their promises; and if they're keeping their promises, you're happier as a creator. We self-published a map called Vermont's Haunts, and it was a ghost map of Vermont. I did a cartoon map of the state and drew in all the different aspects of ghost stories, UFOs, Bigfoot, treasure stories, and so on and so forth. We had a lot of fun with that, and we sold a fair number of them here in the state; and then we tackled The Vermont Ghost Guide, and we sold it to the University Press of New England.
We had some fun with it. We were happy with how the book came out. I was not in a particularly good space in my life at that time – my marriage was falling apart and I wasn't happy with the situation in the comics industry. But we ended up having a good time with that project; and I also illustrated Joe's last novel to date, which is a terrific horror novel called Deus-X. The first edition of that was a signed and limited hardcover edition, and I did a fair number of illustrations for that. And after that, we kept our eyes open for an opportunity to do something else together. We had a couple of attempts, nothing would ever quite pan out. And about a year and a half ago I started leaning on Joe saying, "Look, we've really got to do a Vermont Monster Guide."
Joe didn't think there was enough material. And I've got all of Joe's books – he's written well over half a dozen books about Vermont, New England Folklore, and other weird shit. I said Joe, "Just go through your books, make a list. I bet you we have enough." We kind of set an arbitrary number of fifty; we want to make sure we could get at least fifty stories to make a book. Joe put together the list, and there was about forty. So I started doing drawings, which I posted on my website during work on the project. We got that list up to sixty-two; I think there's sixty-two or sixty-three monsters in the book. I was contracted to do fifty illustrations, but I ended up doing over eighty black-and-white illustrations. I worked with my good friend Cat Garza Jr. Cat just won the 2009 Ignatz Award for Best Online Comic, for his Year of the Rat. Cat and I worked together on the cover material; we did the painted together for the front, and Kat designed all the covers work for the Vermont Monster Guide. We wrapped it up in May of this year, got it in on time, and the book came out this September. It seems to be doing well locally. It's available nationally on places like Amazon and so on; and I'm now selling it on my website. We're pretty happy with it. And now Joe and I are out there pitching a companion project. Our working title is 50 States, 50 Monsters; and we're hoping to find a publisher for that.
Does Vermont have a higher number of monsters than other states or could this sort of project be done in other parts of the country?
I think it could be done in every other state. I mean, let's face it – a state like California, or especially a state like Texas, would clean our clock in numbers of monsters. [Laughs.] The publishers, on the back of the book – we didn't write the cover copy – they claim Vermont has more monsters than anywhere, but I think that's only because we're doing the first state-centric book of monsters. We don't have as many lakes as a lot of states do, and almost every lake in Vermont seems to have a monster. Even some of the ponds seem to have monsters. So if we were doing a similar book about New Hampshire or some of the Midwest states that have a lot of bodies of water, I'm sure they'd beat us in monster count. It really comes down to [the fact that] we paid close attention to it and did some digging.
One of the hardest things to find was a werewolf. One of the things I insisted Joe find was a werewolf story. I wanted to draw a werewolf. We're on the border of Quebec, and Quebec culture is full of stories of loup garou. If as nasty a dish as poutine has made it across the border than certainly at least one werewolf has crossed the border at some point. Sure enough, he finally found a story that was in the strangest place. It was in National Geographic magazine. There was, I think, a 1950s issue of National Geographic with an article on logging in Vermont. And that's where the werewolf story that we ended up using came from. It was right under our noses, but who thinks to look in National Geographic for monster stories? No, I think any state you lived in, if you did due diligence, you'd find a ton of monster stories. That's where we're gonna go with this new project.
Any idea of when we would be able to see this new project in print?
Hey, if you can find us a publisher it'll happen faster! [Laughs.] We're shopping it around right now. We've got interest from a couple of publishers. But I worked professionally in all capacities, as a cartoonist, writer, editor, publisher, and co-publisher; and until you have a contract it's not real, and until the book actually gets published, even if you got paid and there was a contract, it's not out in the world. So there's many a mile between the cup and the lip as they say. We're hopeful, but we'll see what happens.


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Two central questions in Climate Science are: is our planet warming, and, if so, are human activities primarily responsible? The 2007 Report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC): The Physical Science Basis, makes it very clear.
This report, free and available online, consisting of 996 pages of text, data and graphs, states on page 252, "Instrumental observations over the past 157 years show that temperatures at the surface have risen globally… " and "An increasing rate of warming has taken place over the past 25 years, … ." Ten indicators of a warming world were discussed in an earlier article here (9/5/10) and can be found in www.ICSUSA.org .
On page 665 this same IPCC report states, "Human-induced warming of the climate system is widespread." Also, "Greenhouse gas forcing has very likely (greater than 90 percent probability) caused most of the global warming over the past 50 years." Physicist John Cook published the following chart based on the many lines of evidence and data in the IPCC report and the NOAA "State of the Climate 2009" report, also available free and online. His chart highlights 10 indicators of the human fingerprint on climate change.
We have room today to discuss just two of these. However, climateprogress.org, Aug. 10, 2010, does provide information and peer reviewed references for all 10.
Let's look at one of the indicators in the chart, "Less oxygen in the air." When we combust carbon, from coal, oil or natural gas in order to extract the energy from it, we use two oxygen atoms to convert each carbon atom to carbon dioxide. This is the basic chemistry of that process. This oxygen has to come from someplace and indeed, it does: it comes from the air around us. Careful measurements of the oxygen content of our atmosphere show the levels to be falling in conjunction with the rising amount of carbon dioxide which is exactly what one would expect.


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Growing is a skill that takes time and effort; groaning, however, is only a reflex. It's simple enough to understand, right? Unfortunately, however, it may not actually be quite so easy to practice.
There are certain people, for example, who somehow fall prey to circumstances and events in life. It's as if they just kind of melt into this lumpy product of those circumstances. There are people with disabilities and people without who fall prey to this type of lifestyle trap and warped mental outlook. Are you one of them?
Fortunately, though, there are other people out there who face challenging circumstances, and yet they use it as a ladder, on which they simply climb to newer heights.
What exactly has made me start ranting like a crazy woman like this, though? Well, it was the article I ended up reviewing recently. It supposedly was written as a means to educate people about a particular disability. In my opinion, the article was appalling, totally and completely appalling.
After I finished reading through it, I sat there trying to figure out whether the author was really trying to familiarize others with the disability, or whether the author was looking to spread yet another layer of guilt on her readers and scare all but the hardiest souls away from her.
You know, I have a feeling the whole movement regarding political correctness has already done a good enough job at reinforcing a sense of paranoia and guilt surrounding what to say or not to say, what to do and what not to do, around people with disabilities.
It is my belief that making more rules on top of what we already have is the absolute last thing that needs to be done.
Please don't get me wrong, though. I think it's really good for people with a disability or those with specific needs to verbalize those things. It is not, however, realistic to start making a pamphlet of do's and don'ts for the general population to remember whenever they see a person who's got a disability.
The thing our disability-phobic, paranoid, politically corrected society needs now is reassurance. Reassurance that people with disabilities have very few differences from able-bodied people, at least from a person-to-person standpoint.
This is inevitably going to be tagged as a statement over-simplifying the matter, but it really isn't if you think about it and think about it with an open mind. Humans have human needs, they crave interactions and relationships, they enjoy activity and a variety of experiences. All humans do, whether they can speak, or hear, or see, or walk, or whether they can't do any of these things at all.
There's inevitably different ways of interacting with a person with a disability, yes, but is that a scary thing? Is it really? Just find out from them what they need. You might just be surprised at how little they actually do need from you.
There are leech-like people out there, yes, but there are more people who aren't.
And, of course, there are certainly people with a disability who are angry people. Just remember that there are also people without disabilities who are angry people. How do you handle an angry person, from a rational standpoint? You give them the space they ask for, that's all. No need to feel as though you did anything wrong. If you did something wrong, we could only hope the person would tell you. Just don't take to heart ridiculous accusations from people. I would hope that doesn't happen, but I'm sure it does.
Getting rid of stereotypes, getting rid of paranoia, means a shift back to thinking rationally and logically, not being bogged down by all kinds of new rules that come in and out of fashion as quickly as if it were part of the clothing industry.
You know, even I, as a person with my own disability, can't remember all the politically correct things to say and do for every given disability there is out there, so don't feel badly if you can't either.
Now, if you are the person with the disability and you want to be understood, bear with people. They are going to forget your needs, face up to that fact. Even if you've told them once before, they are likely going to forget.
I, personally, assume that people are not going to know my needs or preferences until they become a good friend to me. There are acquaintances I do have, who do know what accommodations I require and what my preferences in certain circumstances are, but that's mainly because I deal with those people frequently enough that they do remember. Even so, I do not make it a habit to assume people can read my mind or know what I need when I need it.
Just as it's about common sense for everyone else, it's about common sense on the part of the person with the disability or special need.
Patience is the No. 1 component of common sense for us who have disabilities. You are responsible for your needs and for expressing your needs. Do not wait for other people to figure them out, because they may never figure them out.
Asking someone else about how you're going to do a task with the restraints of your condition is not common sense. That is your job to find out and then to express to whomever you are dealing with. Nobody knows you as well as you know yourself.
Simply knowing your hang-ups and knowing your strengths will be invaluable to you. Sometimes the process of learning your own strengths and weaknesses is hard and uncomfortable. Sometimes the more you make mistakes, though, the better you learn.
Common sense says to try something new and see what happens. Take a risk. Common sense would mean finding ways to minimize your weakenesses and maximize, or capitalize, on your strengths.
Realize that these things can apply to anyone, not just the population of disabled people out there. Everyone, absolutely everyone, has strengths and weakenesses. So get familiar with them, work with them and work through them.
Many people discount the power of the human will and human intent. If you are 100 percent certain you want to do something, it might take extra thought and extra effort, but you always find a way to do it. If, however, there is even the slightest hint of uncertainty or disinterest, you may likely fail. It's sad but true. Cleaning up your playing field of intent and really setting your mind to make something happen, is the first step to moving yourself forward and getting on your way to where you want to be going in life.
Don't forget, growing is a skill that takes time and effort. Groaning is simply a reflex. So grow, don't groan!
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The 365 Boca Grande had a LOA of 39'2" with a beam of 12'6". Our tests showed a top speed of 39.2 MPH with a best cruise of 30.4 MPH. HandlingIt didn't take long to get the feel for the 365's handling characteristics. She weighs in excess of 20,000 lbs (9,072 kg) so a lightweight she is not. In fact, we found her weight to be a significant plus, that boat in this class often lack, and it's attributed to the thicker hull. Canadian builders are well aware that other things float in water besides boats -- things such as deadheads and logs.Not only is the swim platform huge, but notice the large cockpit with dual C-shaped settees. Six portlights and three overhead hatches allow natural light to flood the cabin. Cutting back and forth across a wake can be very telling and such was the case with the 365. Where I expected to be throwing water up and into the windshield, we instead, threw it out to the sides which translates into a very dry ride. Additionally, when coming down a wave at an angle, I expected to experience a significant deviation in course, which never materialized. We stayed straight and true, passing through the wave rather than up and over it. The bottom line is that this was a solid and stable handling boat. Lastly, her 18-degree deadrise at the transom is flat enough to keep her very level. There was no need for trim tabs to keep the boat on an even keel with either uneven distribution of weight or for control in a following sea. Again, solid is the term that best describes her handling and you and your guests will feel very comfortable. Entry to the CockpitThe swim platform is large enough on which to carry a PWC or tender, and convenient fender storage is off to either side. It measures 5' front to rear, and 10'9" side to side. The concealed four-step swim ladder is in the center. Two storage compartments are to either side of the two swinging double doors that allow entry to the aft cockpit. To starboard is a cockpit wetbar with a refrigerator underneath. Note the heavy duty handrails/fiddles.When pulling off power quickly, the following wave will wash over the swim platform, but it's prevented from entering the cockpit by a step up though the double doors. The cockpit layout is nothing short of phenomenal. Two C-shaped settees lie to port and starboard that will easily accommodate up to eight adults and a center walkthrough allows for traversing the deck. All seatbacks have lumbar supports and a table mounts to the center of the starboard settee. To port is an entertainment center with bottle storage, a sliding cover over the stainless steel sink, and a refrigerator/freezer underneath. A Doral TrademarkNot unique in the industry, but seen on every Doral… side decks leading up to the bow. You can also access the bow via the windshield walkthrough and once on the foredeck, you are treated to a double wide chaise lounge with drink holders and wrap-around stainless steel handrails. The four hatches to the cabin can be seen here, and protecting you on the side decks are bow rails coming up 26", and I noticed that there was a cable running through the rails for tension adjustment. Helm The 356 Boca Grande helm has an unusual layout. It's functional but seems busy at first glance. Engine gauges are off to the sides of the panel and tachs and engine hours are in a large burl wood center section with the depth gauge right in the center. Given that there is a Volvo Penta engine display screen, the gauges might seem redundant, but the screen is located out of sight against the starboard bulwarks. In a little bit of a departure from the norm, the compass is mounted down low just above the steering wheel, and in the upper section, where a compass usually lives, is the Raymarine C80 display. The position of the C80 is raised, and while angled towards the driver, it blocks a fair amount of visibility through the windshield. Coupled with the windshield wiper motor, this creates an increased lack of visibility that could be easily remedied. When launching off on a hole shot, there's a 12-degree bow rise, and since there's a lot of bow ahead of the helm you will lose sight of the horizon unless you're standing, so don't be shy about adding power to get on plane quickly.While the helm is functional, there are some factors that decrease visibility.The engine controls are off to starboard right next to the IPS joystick, so maneuvering around the dock is a non-issue as far as functionality and visibility are concerned. The helm layout is the only place where I had real issues with the 365 Boca Grande and it didn't affect the functionality or handling of the boat, both of which were excellent. The helm seat was double wide which is always appreciated as rarely is the captain alone when driving. The lounger off to starboard adds to the 365's ability to entertain while underway. Below DecksRoomy and open are the two buzzwords that come to mind on approach to the cabin of the Boca Grande. Notice the large amount of curving woodwork in the Boca Grande cabin. This is not often seen on express cruisers because it is difficult and expensive to do. Lights and shelves are over the settee and look at the size of that refrigerator. The forward berth measured 6' x 5' and natural light is pouring in from side portlights and an overhead Bomar hatch. Interestingly, the portlights are shaded with real wood venetian blinds. An attractive storage shelf circles around the berth with sea rails protecting any items from falling off. There are also several cabinets all around the berth. This boat does not lack storage. If we had to be sexist and pick a "his and her" side, then the port side would be "hers" as there is a flip up vanity with a lighted mirror inside. Where other companies would simply plant a flat screen TV against a bulkhead, Doral went ahead and fabricated a beautiful cabinet to hold the TV that rotates to allow viewing from either the forward berth or the main salon. The wall mounted lights are not only elegant, they swivel to serve as reading light, direct lights, or rotate upwards for indirect lighting. GalleyThe galley lies off to port and features a microwave concealed in a gloss wood sliding panel. There's a single basin stainless steel sink with a soap dispenser mounted next to the faucet. A double burner electric stove is to the left, and we appreciate how the stove is recessed so as to contain the pots and pans without the need for sea rails. Also, the cover to the stove is double hinged with a layer of stainless underneath to avoid melting the Corian lid should you close it while the burners are still cooling. I'd still like to see a micro switch installed in the cover to deactivate the stove when closing. A spice rack is to the left of the stove. The deck has a teak and holly insert in the carpeting to separate the galley area from the salon. A large refrigerator/ freezer combination unit is at the aft end of the galley. Day HeadThe head is abaft of the galley. It's a wet head so a curtain pulls across the doorway to protect it from moisture. The head is roomy enough to not feel cramped, but only one occupant at a time will fit. A portlight allows light to enter as well as ventilation. SalonThere's a lot of natural light entering the salon, and that can sometimes generate heat. That can be offset by ventilating the cabin, or firing up the 16,000BTU air conditioner that is powered by either the 5kw genset or shore power. A C-shaped sofa lies to starboard with a pedestal table mounted just in front. The settee converts into a berth by adding a lower pedestal. Removing the table adds more room to the salon, and convenient storage is right under the forward berth. Just behind the settee is an entertainment center with stereo, CD, and DVD payer. Doral is well known for headroom in their salon and this one is 6'4". Mid BerthAbaft the salon is a comfortable seating area that is open to the salon and makes a great sitting area. It also converts to a berth and a privacy curtain slides across to separate the area from the salon. A mirror on the side bulkhead adds light and the feeling of roominess. The stairs are open that also allow the mid cabin to remain open. Overall the layout of the 365 is impressive. Every aspect of this boat just gives off an aura of comfort. As if that weren't enough, once you get behind the wheel and experience the comfort of her heavy stability coupled with superb close-quarters handling, then you'll be as enamored with this boat as I was. Recommendation Doral is a small, high-quality builder in Canada. Its outlook, styling and decor are all definitely European. And its price-point reflects the added materials and labor that has gone into the build. If you would like a boat that is the same brand as many other boats in your marina, then the Doral 365 Boca Grande is not for you. On the other hand, if you like a boat that is a cut or two above the mass-marketed brands, and take pride in owning a stylish, well-found boat that is a bit different than most of the rest, then you should put the Doral 365 Boca Grande on your short list.
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Date: August 5, 2009
by: Michael Eng | Executive Editor
LAKEWOOD RANCH — Rabbi Mendy Bukiet can't contain his excitement.
A grin — like that of a father who has the perfect birthday gift for his child in the trunk of his car — spreads across his face as he thinks of the fifth anniversary of Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch.
"Five years ... in Kabbalistic terms, the number five means strength," he says. "And that's what we'll carry into our fifth year. It's not time for a vacation. We need more strength so we can grow even more and be five times as strong."
The Lakewood Ranch-based Jewish organization will host a Fifth-Year Celebration and Open House at 7 p.m., Aug. 7, at its East County home, 11509 Palmbrush Trail. At the celebration, Bukiet and his wife, Chanie, will unveil five new initiatives and programs that Chabad will launch in honor of its fifth birthday.
"It's going to be a big surprise," Mendy Bukiet says. "It's really going to be wonderful."
Before moving to Florida, the Bukiets had worked in Jewish community outreach throughout the world. They moved from Australia to the Sunshine State in 2003 to work at Chabad of Sarasota. One year later, they were charged with extending that organization to Lakewood Ranch.
Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch began in the Bukiets' East County home and eventually moved into a nearby school. Then, after outgrowing that facility, the Bukiets finally were able to move the organization into its current home — inside an old bank off Palmbrush Trail.
"The challenges involved trying to find places that could fit us so we could expand properly," Mendy Bukiet says. "We did not expect to grow like this so rapidly."
Today, Chabad serves about 500-600 families regularly through a variety of programs. In addition to its weekly services, Chabad offers a popular Hebrew school, the Jewish Learning Institute and classes as well as programs specifically for women, men, teens and children. The organization also has hosted public celebrations of Jewish holidays in venues such as Summerfield Park, Lakewood Ranch Main Street and Prime Outlets — Ellenton.
"The community has really been there for us — people have been very involved," Mendy Bukiet says. "People really wanted to see this happen, and it's nice.
"We have people from all different backgrounds," he says. "We have people who are dedicated to Judaism. We have people didn't recognize they were Jewish, and we even have people who didn't believe in God. But here, everyone is growing in their faith at their own pace — when they want and how they want. It's like one big, happy family."
Along with the five new initiatives the Bukiets will launch this week, they also are actively pursuing Chabad's next home.
"We've outgrown this place, and it's very difficult," Mendy Bukiet says. "We need proper, walled classrooms and space for our teen and youth programs.
"If things work out, we will buy land or a building where we can actually grow — a permanent place," he says. "The goal is to stay in the Lakewood Ranch area and keep on catering to the Jewish population here."
In addition to having enough space for its current programs, a Chabad campus also would allow the Bukiets to fulfill new goals, including a kosher kitchen large enough for catering, a library and a preschool.
"God willing, we can build that kind of home," Mendy Bukiet says. "We will grow as the community itself grows, and hopefully, people will feel as part of it, and it will have the warmth we have today."
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WHEN: 7 p.m., Aug. 7
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A CALL has gone out for brave Cumbrians to join in a chilly outdoor challenge to raise money for elderly people in fuel poverty.
Cumbria Community Foundation's Winter Warmth Appeal, which helps older people afford to stay warm, has already raised £50,000, half of its target.
However, every winter around 300 elderly people die in the county because of the effects of cold weather and the charity is now wanting hardy volunteers to help boost the total to £100,000.
'The Big Sleep', to be held near Windermere's Low Wood Hotel on February 15, will look to plug that gap.
Chief Executive Andy Beeforth said: "We've kindly been lent a field near the Low Wood Hotel in Windermere, we've sorted out a screening of The Goonies and we're going to brave the elements to raise awareness of the problems older people face in the winter and raise the rest of the money."
He added: "We can't be complacent and hope the rest of the cash will come in. All the money allocated for South Lakeland has been spent and all other areas of the county will soon be in the same situation.
"I want us to keep saying yes to older people who ask for help. I don't want them to be choosing between eating and heating this winter."
The money will ensure older people can afford to stay warm, eat well and remain mobile.
It will ensure they are getting all the benefits they are entitled to, help them to access grants to improve home insulation or replace old heating systems and show them how to shop around for the best fuel rate.
It will also help provide information on how to stay healthy, like getting the flu jab and staying active.
And also where to get extra support in local communities, such as through lunch clubs and befriending schemes
One couple who have already benefited from the Winter Warmth Fund are Jean and Graham in Coniston, both 67.
Jean said: "Since Graham had his stroke two years ago, it is very important that he keeps warm because he really feels the cold now. I think the Winter Warmth Fund is wonderful.
"Our electricity and gas is such an expensive item and this extra money means I can buy extra wood for the woodburner. It's really great that people donate. It's very kind."
The following people have already pledged to sleep out: Paul Fletcher, Operations Manager at AMEC; Rob Rimmer, Director at Energy Road Campus; Simon Gall, Director of Lakeland Asbestos Management, Windermere; Chris and Ian Tomlinson, Langdale Walking and Adventure Holidays, Windermere; Peter Martin, Divisional Director of Brewin Dolphin, Penrith; Diana Matthews, Cumbria's High Sheriff, Windermere and Martyn Nicholson, Managing Director of Russell Armer.
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Send a text message to 70070 including code WINT37. You can donate £2, £5 or £10. e.g. WINT37 £5 to 70070.
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The dust seemed to have cleared after the death of Smith's 20-year-old son Daniel, from an overdose of prescription pills and methodone, and her commitment ceremony to lawyer and long-time pal Howard K. Stern. Then Smith's lifeless body was found in a Florida hotel room in February 2007. The autopsy showed she had suffered an accidental overdose of prescription medication — none of which had actually been prescribed to her. Then things got really weird.
Stern took custody of Smith's infant daughter Dannielynn, whose paternity was contested by ex-boyfriend Larry Birkhead. After a court battle and DNA test proving Birkhead was the father, Stern surrendered custody. Then a book alleged that Birkhead and Stern were really lovers. And then our heads exploded. — Charles Bottomley


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Alternatively, begin the day with some delicious treats at Maison Bertaux. A Soho landmark since 1871, this quaint patisserie is a great place to enjoy a sweet breakfast and a hot drink whilst watching the world go by. Watch Maison Bertaux's London Story video now.
After breakfast, head to London Bridge station. Here you'll find Borough Market – a must-visit for foodies. Its traders and artisan producers sell everything from fresh bread and British sausages to veggie burgers and posh cheeses. Many stalls offer tasters so you can try before you buy. The market is open on Thursdays, Fridays and (its busiest day) Saturdays.
For lunch, either pick something up from Borough Market or take a seat at neighbouring Roast. This celebrated restaurant and bar is known for its classic British cooking. On the mouth-watering menu, you'll find seasonal dishes such as Cornish Pollock with smoked mackerel fritters and watercress sauce, wood pigeon breasts and slow roast Wicks Manor pork belly.
On a foodie day out in London, what you drink is as important as what you eat. Luckily, just a few minutes' walk from Borough Market is Vinopolis, which offers a great selection of wine tasting tours. Choose from a tour with or without a guide, and enjoy tasting sessions covering wine, cocktails, whisky and beer. If you don't have time for a tour, enjoy a pre-dinner drink at Vinopolis' stylish Wine Wharf or Bar Blue.
For dinner, where else to eat but at one of London's many Michelin-starred restaurants? For a night to remember, splash out at three-Michelin-starred Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea or Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester in Mayfair. If you prefer to stick around Borough Market, good options include the Menier Chocolate Factory, The Wine Theatre, The Loft and Tapas Brindisa.


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The Journal Sentinel education reporters offer news and notes from their beat
New online course could cut need for math remediation in college
A free new online math course being developed by the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse could dramatically cut the need for students to take remedial math when they enter college, and put them on a faster, less expensive track to graduation, the UW System announced Tuesday.
Approximately 21% of all new freshmen in the UW System need some remedial math education when they start college. Among under-represented minority students, the percentage is significantly higher (40%).
This parallels national data that shows about 25% of high school graduates do not have the necessary skills to succeed in college-level math courses, according to a news release announcing the math course.
UW-La Crosse is leading development of the new Massive Open Online Course (known as MOOC) to quickly boost students' math proficiency with a $50,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The free six-week online math course will be available to a wide variety of learners, including high school students who want to assess their college readiness, and nontraditional-aged students either preparing to return to college or wanting to improve their math skills to advance career goals.
The course content was developed to align with many of the Common Core State Standards needed for college readiness, according to Jennifer Kosiak, professor of mathematics education at UW-La Crosse.
The skills and concepts covered in the course are found on key gateway exams, including the ACT, SAT and college placement exams.
The concept has already been tested with promising results, according to UW System officials.
Using start-up funding provided by the UW System, UW-La Crosse launched a "Fast Track" pilot program in July 2012 involving 38 students whose test scores showed a need for developmental math instruction. Following the six-week online course, participants' scores on the math placement exams increased significantly, according to the UW System.
All but one of the participants improved to the point where they could enter college-level math and science courses.
The award from the Gates Foundation will help project leaders prepare for the large number of students the new online math course is intended to support. Teams of online tutors will be trained and the set of learning materials will be expanded.
To study the effectiveness of the learning format, the course development team will work with a partner, Desire2Learn, to design a high-quality student experience and to ensure that useful analytical data is collected by the learning platform, said the news release from the UW System.
"For many first-generation college students and those from lower-income families, the need to repeat high school-level work in remedial courses is unnecessarily frustrating and demoralizing," UW-La Crosse mathematics professor and project leader Robert Hoar said in the release.
"Even when they persist, those extra classes cost time and money," Hoar said. "While most MOOCs available today cover the kind of information you'd find in upper-level courses, we believe this teaching-and-learning model can help many students prepare for and succeed in general education math classes, which are required by every major or program."
One goal is to help Wisconsin create a stronger workforce, said Mark Nook, senior vice president for academic and student affairs at UW System.
"Math skills are a key ingredient to success in college, and in work. Many students who have the drive to earn their UW degree are just missing that one piece of math confidence, and this can help," Nook said in a prepared statement.
It also may help the UW System lower instructional costs, reduce a student's cost and increase efficiency, Nook said.
"This is a win-win for students successfully completing the program," said UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow. "They will be able to take advanced classes sooner, allowing them to potentially graduate sooner -- saving them and the university resources."
Only about 45% of incoming freshmen in the UW System who need remedial math instruction complete the requirement, while those who successfully complete it go on to finish their college degrees in large numbers, UW officials said.
The course instructor will be Maggie McHugh, director of the Murphy Learning Center at UW-La Crosse, who also taught the pilot program.
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Wait a sec....the first question is why are kids graduating from high school with plans to go to college if they haven't completed their remedial math skills? I'm sorry but if you don't possess remedial math skills by the time you graduate from high school, then maybe college isn't the best path for you, let alone expectations of graduating in 4 years. Believe or not, the goal of education isn't to just graduate, but to actually obtain some skills...Hide replies
I am a non-traditional student. I have been out of high school for 10 years and I am very glad that there are classes like this. I haven't taken a math class in a long time and this would be a great tool to get me caught up and ready for my college math class next semester.
College math is nothing like high school math, cant BS your way through here
This article could use some specifics.
For example, what exactly are remedial courses?
They should not be confused with non-credit courses. While all non-credit
courses are remedial, many, many UW campuses offer credit courses whose
content is wholly subsumed by the Common Core Standards, endorsed by our own Department of Public Instruction as expected of ALL high school graduates, not just the college bound. By this measure, approximately 80% of all freshman entering UW-Milwaukee are taking remedial courses in mathematics.
I applaud my colleagues at UW-LaCrosse for making this material available for FREE. However, you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him think. Our experience at UWM in making this type of help available at little or no cost to students has been less than overwhelming. Unless and until UW-System takes the Common Core Standards as the dividing line between college work and remedial work, I fear that Wisconsin students and their families will continue to thumb their noses at high school level mathematics instruction, and the taxpayers of Wisconsin will continue to pay twice for high school instruction.
I returned to school in 1993, 22 years after graduating from high school. I was mortified to learn that I needed to take a remedial math class; however, when I went to the class, I immediately felt much better when I saw that most of the students were very recent high school graduates. In addition, I aced this class only losing 2 points on one assignment for not showing work, which left me with a final grade of A. Some of those recent high school graduates failed the class with miserable grades. On one test, one of those little high school girls who was more interested in being cute than in learning anything earned a grade of 65%, which translates to a U.


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Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a public institution that was founded in 1909. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,367, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 120 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Oklahoma Panhandle State University's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (West), Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,699 (2013-14); out-of-state tuition and fees are $12,258 (2013-14).
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The mission of OPSU is to provide higher education primarily for people of the Oklahoma Panhandle and surrounding areas through academic programs, cultural enrichment, life-long learning experiences, and public service activities. Educational experiences are designed to enrich the personal lives of students and to prepare them for roles in agriculture, business, education, government, and industry.
OPSU is organized into five academic schools: Agriculture; Business and Technology; Education; Liberal Arts; and Science, Mathematics, and Nursing. To implement its mission within the academic schools and administrative structure, the University:
Accepts people with diverse educational backgrounds.
Provides, through the institution's general education program, academic experiences in liberal arts and sciences.
Provides a variety of academic programs leading to associate and baccalaureate degrees.
Provides professional teacher education programs at the baccalaureate level.
Provides pre-professional education in selected fields.
Provides life-long learning experiences designed to meet the individual's personal, vocational, and leisure-time needs.
Provides public service through academic, agricultural, cultural, and social events.
Strives to enrich its students' lives educationally, personally, and socially.
Assesses all programs, experiences, and activities to ensure that student learning occurs.
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RALEIGH — The end of a romantic relationship escalated early Monday into violence that left three people stabbed and one man accused of two counts of deadly assault.
Police plan to charge James Alexander Walters, 31, with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury after he is released from WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh.
Police have accused Walters of stabbing his 34-year-old former fiancée, Jessie Sky McClellan, and 26-year-old Peter Noah Tate.
Emergency workers transported all three people to WakeMed with injuries that were serious but not life-threatening, police said.
The incident took place just before 3 a.m. Monday at a home at 413 E. Lane St. in the Oakwood neighborhood.
A search warrant made public Monday indicated that Walters and McClellan were in a seven-year relationship that she had recently ended.
Tate was renting the apartment where the violence broke out, and the couple had been living with him for the past two months, Raleigh police investigator J.M. De La Sierra stated in the search warrant application.
Police learned that the couple's relationship had become "volatile" over the past month. Before the knifings took place, McClellan and Tate told Walters he had to find another place to stay, according to the court affidavit.
Police were told that Walters approached McClellan with a Japanese fighting sword and a kitchen knife that he used to stab her twice in the chest. She also had defensive wounds on her right hand and left arm, police reported.
Investigators have accused Walters of stabbing Tate in the throat and wounding him on the right side of his head when he tried to intervene in the attack, according to the court affidavit.
When police arrived at 2:49 a.m., the apartment was "covered in blood," according to the affidavit.
Police seized several items from the apartment, including a bloodied knife, a shawl-like robe and a Japanese Katana sword, according to the search warrant.
Staff Writer Ron Gallagher contributed to this report.
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One of the North Shore's best-known dining landmarks is set to re-open its doors later this year, possibly around Thanksgiving.
Attorney Jeff Goldberg and Ship owner Nino Micozzi were among those in attendance at Monday night's Lynnfield selectmen's meeting seeking renewal of the site's liquor license, which was approved. Opening will also depend on regulatory procedures with the town board of health and state alcoholic beverages commission.
The previous incarnation of the restaurant, Mount Vernon at The Ship, went out of business last year and the landmark building has been largely vacant since then. The site on Route 1 South has been home to a Ship-shaped restaurant since at least the 1930s, noted Selectman Bob MacKendrick. Back then, it operated under the name Ship's Haven restaurant. It had at least a couple of other name modifications over the years.
Goldberg told selectmen that Micozzi had considered some different options for the landmark building and then decided to open a restaurant, with restaurant general manager Dante Bellucci who was also in attendance. "It's very important to Mr. Micozzi that a restaurant re-open at his property for both business and legal purposes," said Goldberg, citing his client's obligations to other tenant businesses at the site.
Bellucci reported that the forthcoming restaurant will feature specialties like seafood and pasta, with some American and Italian dishes. In response to a question from Selectman Dave Nelson on planned entertainment, the restaurant team responded that there is at present only plans to have a piano player.
After the meeting, Micozzi told Lynnfield Patch that in this new restaurant, he plans to emulate the golden days of the place. "We want to go back to what it once was," said Micozzi. "It was successful for 60 years. Why change it? We just want to go back to when it was 'The Ship.'"


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Bullets and greed drive some people to criminal actions and when they are caught, they discover the penalties for illegally killing wildlife are severe.
Grant McOmie shares the story of a local man convicted of a federal wildlife crime.
A Bend, Oregon resident knew he crossed the line but he did it anyway.
Now he's a convicted felon and he pays the price for his bullets and greed every day of his life.
Jim Robinson has admired majestic elk ever since he was a teenager and it's the reason the Oregon native became a hunter.
Recently, at the Jewell Wildlife Area in Clatsop County, he scanned a large elk herd with binoculars.
He admired the animals as he watched them move across the lush pasture but he admitted that he doesn't hunt anymore.
His hunting days ended when he crossed the line from sportsman to felon.
"There's a cloud over my head that just doesn't go away and I feel that weight everyday – I really do!"
Robinson went to Wyoming on an elk hunt in 2008 and he harvested his so-called "dream elk.' It was an animal that any hunter would admire.
But the elk hunting tag that he used to harvest the animals wasn't legal for the bull elk that he killed. It meant Robinson had killed the trophy animal illegally.
To make matters worse, Robinson took his son on the trip too.
"I bought into things that were going on," admitted the longtime hunter. "Things that should have been a red flag, I ignored, but I didn't see it and now I feel responsible for that."
OSP retired fish and game officer Joe Schwab recently talked about the Robinson case. Oregon game officers got involved when Federal officers followed Robinson's crime to Oregon.
Schwab said he had "seen and heard it all" in his nearly thirty-year career as a state game cop and he's written a book about his encounters with game violators.
The new book, "Outlaws in the Big Woods" chronicles his experiences and the increasing challenge to protect wildlife.
"They cross that line and it's because there's something about a big bull that just drives them to kill it," said the long time game warden. "I have met so many different kinds of violators; some guys getting even, other guys who are greedy, or others just mesmerized by a big animal. They kill it without even thinking about what they just did."
What Robinson and his son did was violate Federal law when a Wyoming informant stepped forward and told the truth about the Robinson's elk hunts.
By then, Robinson had brought his trophy elk back to Oregon where his dream hunt turned into a nightmare. By crossing state lines, his actions became a violation of the Lacey Act.
Robinson admitted that the punishments are life changing.
Last year, Robinson plead guilty in a US Federal courtroom in Casper, Wyoming for trafficking in "illegally taken elk."
While he avoided jail, he can never own a firearm, he will never vote again and the total fines, fees and attorney costs will approach $400 thousand.
Still, the biggest price has been to his reputation:
"People say a reputation is like a book," noted Robinson. "It takes seconds to burn and years to build! It's something that I have taken pride in and it's a now a very painful result from this situation."
The judge also ordered Robinson to tell his story and now he gives public speeches to fishing and hunting clubs about his crime and the consequences.
He said he hopes his story convinces someone who may consider cross the line into illegal actions to know what waits on the other side of the line.
"To call myself a felon," said Robinson. "It's difficult for me, but I am and I have to live with the consequences and it's painful."
A jury recently found Robinson's son, who had accompanied his father on the Wyoming hunt, guilty of similar federal wildlife crimes. He will be sentenced in US Court in Wyoming next month.


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By JOHN KLINE
The Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety got the ball rolling Monday on a process that could result in city officials taking possession of the old Holiday Inn property on Goshen's south side.
During Monday's meeting, the board approved a joint resolution with Elkhart County officials concerning the county's transfer of tax sale certificate interests to the city. Included in the list of heavily tax delinquent properties was the old Holiday Inn property located at 1375 Lincolnway East.
The property was originally set to go to a special public auction this spring, where bidders would have the chance to purchase the property from the county at a fraction of the back taxes owed. However, Goshen Mayor Allan Kauffman went before the Elkhart County Commissioners in February with an alternate proposal — sign the property over to the Goshen Redevelopment Commission.
At the time, Kauffman said he made the proposal due to concerns that a tax sale purchase would just perpetuate a string of failed enterprises that have plagued the property for over a decade. Instead, Kauffman proposed that the county sign the property over to the Redevelopment Commission and allow the commission to decide what the best course of action would be for the troubled property. The county commissioners agreed.
Included among the possible options for the property, should it eventually be in the hands of Goshen officials, were demolition or possible sale and reuse. Mark Brinson, community development director for Goshen, indicated that while demolition is a possible option for the old property, he thought it might be better to first put out a "request for proposal," or RFP, to the community to see if there is anyone with a viable plan and the ability to finance a project that would not require demolition.
According to city attorney Larry Barkes, Monday's approved resolution by the Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety is the first step in what will likely be a fairly long and involved process leading up to the possible transfer of the property to the city.
"The first thing that happens is the county and the city adopt similar resolutions to accept the transfer," Barkes said.
Once that's done, Barkes said, there are numerous other hurdles the city and county must jump through before the process is finalized.
"There's a period of time where all parties involved have to be notified, then the property owners have a right to pay the taxes for a period of time, etc.," Barkes said. "All that could take a few months... approximately six. So it's not close to official yet."
Other business
In other business, the board approved:
• A $69,952.49 contract with Square 1 Builders of Elkhart for construction of a new concrete trail near Goshen College. According to the contract, the project is being funded through a partnership between IU Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen College and the city of Goshen. The project reportedly involves a financial donation by IU Health Goshen Hospital officials, as well as an easement across hospital property. Goshen College officials will also grant an easement across GC property in addition to accepting the new trail lighting for maintenance. Goshen officials will provide the remainder of the project cost.
• A $174,302.75 contract with C & E Excavating for construction of Phase 2 of the ongoing Dickerson Landing Neighborhood rehabilitation project on Goshen's north side.
• A $66,952 contract with Lawmasters Inc. for a roof replacement project at the city's North Wellfield building, 308 N. Fifth St., Goshen.
• A $22,200 contract with Village Blacksmith for railing upgrades at the bridge over the Elkhart River connecting Mullet Park and Shanklin Park.


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Admit it. You might not remember who won last year's Super Bowl, but you probably remember some of the commercials shown during the game.
Even non-football fans watch the game for the ads, which fetch millions of dollars for 30-second spots. You find yourself talking about them the next day, even if you can't quite remember what company or product the ad was for.
So as you prepare for this year's Super Bowl, whether you are watching it for the game, the commercials or both, take a look at what we feel is the top 10 all-time best Super Bowl commercials. And for a taste of these commercials, check out YouTube or visit www.superbowl-ads.com.
No. 10: Fed Ex, "Dancing Burt Reynolds" (2005)
This one will always be one of my favorites. As the ad itself says, it's got a celebrity (Burt Reynolds, dancing nonetheless), an animal (a bear that not only dances, but also talks), a cute kid, a kick to the groin, attractive females, a catchy pop song and a bonus ending.
The commercial is so good, that, as it says, the product message is purely optional.
No. 9: Monster.com, "When I Grow Up" (1999)
Kids are so cute. Nobody can resist them. Especially when the fresh-faced tots look into the camera and share their dreams for the future. But this being a Super Bowl ad, they don't give you the answers you would expect.
Instead, you get "When I grow up, I want to be a brown nose," and "When I grow up, I want to be in middle management." Easily one of the most memorable ads and it made you look at yourself a little closer.
No. 8: Budweiser, "Frogs" (1995)
Unless you are a die-hard San Francisco 49ers fan, you probably don't remember the game that led to the team's fifth title. Steve Young threw for six touchdown passes, including four in the first half, en route to a 28-10 halftime lead and a 49-26 final score to beat the San Diego Chargers.
But it was three little frogs that stole the show and had everybody talking, and croaking "Bud... Weis... Errrr," Monday morning in 1995. The commercial was such a success that, for better or worse, it was pretty much omnipresent on TV for the better part of the next decade. It was cute at first and got annoying fast, but hey, it's still better than the "Wassup?!?!" commercials.
No. 7: Electronic Data Systems, "Herding Cats" (2000)
While the EDS ad the following year featuring the "running of the squirrels" was a bit funnier, this one takes the cake. You might not have remembered the brand or what they even do, but you do remember the tough cowpokes talking about the dangers of herding cats, showing off their scratches and taking lint brushes to their jackets. You know you talked about this one the next day.
No. 6: E*Trade, "Monkey" (2000)
You aren't going to find a much more simpler commercial. All it features is two dim-witted guys sitting in a garage clapping along with a monkey tapping his toes to "La Cucaracha."
As you sat there either wondering what the heck was going on or gasping for air as you rolled on the floor laughing, the punch-line came across the screen: "Well, we just wasted 2 million bucks. What are you doing with your money?"
No. 5: Apple, "1984" (1984)
Maybe this is a bit too low for a commercial that is usually acknowledged as one of the best in Super Bowl commercial history. It did a great job of seizing on the "1984 Big Brother" idea and with "Blade Runner" director Ridley Scott running the show, it definitely generated the hype.
It features a jogger running through an authoritarian world and throwing a sledgehammer through a giant video, promising to free us from a dystopian, gray, industrial world with the introduction of the Macintosh personal computer. It was great for its time, but does it stand up to the best that came after it?


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Drivers heading south on I-77 next year will have more than roller coasters and the Plaza Fiestas colorful exterior to signal theyve arrived in York County and South Carolina.
York County officials plan to spend up to $100,000 to build a sign at Exit 90 southbound welcoming visitors. They also want the public to help choose what the sign at the Carwowinds exit will look like.
After a design is selected, the S.C. Department of Transportation, which is overseeing the project, will begin the permitting and construction process. The sign may be complete by next fall, said Alison Rowland, a York County long-range planner.
Taking input from a 12-member volunteer committee, county planners have come up with three designs for the brick and mortar structure, Rowland said.
Ranging between 24 feet to 48 feet in length, and 11 feet to 16 feet in height, the proposals include columns and imagery of green space and blue sky with a sun in the background. The look is consistent with the branding found on York Countys website and documents.
The committee wanted specific themes, including a Piedmont brick, or darker brick color, columns, and an arch that was reminiscent of the county logo, she said.
To pay for the sign, the county received a $70,000 grant from state Department of Transportation, and more than $30,000 will come from a pool of transportation dollars York County Council members receive each year from gas tax revenues to use in their districts.
In 2010 the county approved a plan for guiding development in the fast-growing region just south of Mecklenburg County. The gateway sign was recommended in the plan.
Being so close to Charlotte, the Carowinds Boulevard area has entertainment and hotels, business parks, residential areas and potential for future growth.
County officials are asking the public to give input on their preference for the sign in a public meeting on Thursday in Fort Mill.
Theres also a survey available through the countys website or at www.surveymonkey.com/s/Exit90.
Jamie Self 803-329-4062