text: Third fastest in the quarter mile only because the ride by wire and lightswitch clutch kill the launch, the BMW ruled in the 60-80 roll-on test at 3.37 seconds. The Yamaha was next, at 3.66 seconds, but everyone pointed out that running the test in fifth gear is like cheating. (Maybe Yamaha had this in mind all along.) Although the dyno traces have the Connie and the FJR running neck-to-neck until the last 2500 rpm of the Kawi's powerband, that's not how it feels. The C14 has speed to burn; its broad torque curve leads to a surprisingly heady top-end rush that you never tire of exploring. (Could explain the mileage.) And then we have the Triumph. With the smallest engine, second-greatest weight, and least power and torque, the Trophy doesn't stand a chance in this company. By itself the triple feels great, with very good low-rpm power and near-flawless fueling--no multiple drive modes needed here, the only one is the right one--but any time spent in the upper end of the powerband reveals more growl and charisma than true thrust. We crossed the Continental Divide again on US60 before stopping for gas in Dahil, wind blowing snow across the road and making us wonder if the ambient-temperature gauges were correct. (Turns out the Kawasaki's consistently read 2-3 degrees low.) We turned southwest on NM12, tiptoed through runoff with the gauges showing 32 degrees, and eventually followed the terrain downhill, away from the fallen snow and toward warmer temperatures. The brutal beauty of New Mexico never ceased to amaze. We followed roads on the sere valley floor, into terrain that's at first pretty barren, then pine covered, and then barren again before long. After I ran over something on the road--Thomas says chicken crate, I think Javelina, Zack maintains Chupacabara--shearing the Connie's left lower fairing off, the bike never flinched. But I did, so we stopped short for the night in Safford. Our final day on the road concluded with photos in the scenic Tortilla Flat section of the Apache Trail northeast of Phoenix. Thanks to photographer Kevin Wings desire to shoot at nearly last light, we found ourselves eating an 8 o' clock dinner just a few miles west of Phoenix. Great, 370 miles to go, its dark out, and were already cold. Thanks, Kevin. Every tour has this phase: the need to put down the miles to get home, beat weather, make a schedule. Right here, ultimate comfort becomes the primary criterion. Each of these bikes scores highly, though there are clearly two echelons. The Japanese contestants feature more aggressive riding positions, grips located a couple inches closer to the ground and a longer reach to them--but they're still really comfortable by sporting standards, and each of us would be happy to spend all day on any of them. (In fact, we already have.) For weather protection, the Connie beats the FJR by just a bit, though an aftermarket screen might help the Yamaha. Our shorter riders had trouble finding a good position on the Kawasaki's screen that provided protection without turbulence. Where the Kawasaki and Yamaha offer impressive comfort and coverage, they're still not in the luxo-league of the BMW and Triumph. Both of the Euros offer better wind and weather protection, with the amazingly wide Triumph fairing getting the road-cocoon award. But the BMW is just a millimeter behind in terms of coverage and may well have slicker aerodynamics--each of us found an effective, turbulence-free windshield position on the K16. Plus the BMW has the added bonus of swing-out air deflectors that can make the cockpit more tolerable in warm weather. We worry that the snug Trophy could be claustrophobic in 100-degree heat. From an ergonomics standpoint, the BMW and Triumph are more like traditional touring bikes--high bars and upright seating positions. We all liked the GT's arrangement, which splits the difference from sport to tour very well. Conversely, we all thought the Triumph's setup was a tad cramped. Comfort, convenience, power, capabilities, and panache--these modern STs seem to have it all. But there has to be a winner, right? Because these four really split into two groups--the upscale Euro speedsters and the trimmer Japanese pair--it's a hard one to call. For second place, anyway. And that's because the BMW simply dominates. It is dynamically superior--faster in the real world away from the dragstrip and overflowing with charisma--but also packs a host of well-considered features designed by people who clearly ride these things for a living. It's crazy fast for an ST yet gives up nothing in comfort. Triumph openly positions the Trophy in a price and performance slot below the K1600GT and above the R1200RT--and there it fits like a key in a lock. It has handsome styling and excellent build quality, enough to put it on par with the K16 yet it's less expensive, giving you access to more of the Trophy's accessories list. With competitive power, the Triumph might have seriously troubled the BMW and scored an upset victory in this comparison. Ultimately, it didn't overcome the K16's six-cylinder appeal, but we have no doubt that the Triumph would put the hurt on the R1200RT, and that for a rider biased toward the touring end of the ST spectrum it will be an excellent choice. Going into the comparison we wondered if Yamaha's remake of the FJR1300 would be enough to unseat the Connie, a machine with season tickets to our affections. The answer: Not quite. But it was closer than we assumed it would be, with the Yamaha's newfound refinement and softer suspension making it a much better pure-highway trawler than the tautly sprung, growly Connie. It comes down to personality. The FJR1300 is plush--slightly too plush, actually--and smooth, seldom calling attention to itself. Kawasaki gave the Connie the heart of a lion, sure, but it wants to roar even when you need it to purr. To sum up the Japanese pair, then: The Yamaha's polished and the Concours really just wants to rip. The BMW does both, spanning more of the sport/touring spectrum than anything else you can buy. The only compromise is cost. « | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | » | View Full Article By Marc Cook Enjoyed this Post? 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Crystal Lake Police responded to reports of a large, teen party in progress at 1748 Andover Lane on Saturday night, Oct. 13.
According to police, about 100 kids were at the home, which is owned by Brian T. Bianchi, 37.
A DJ had allegedly been hired for what other witnesses said was a birthday party for one of the juveniles.
Upon police arriving at the house, the majority of the party-goers fled, said Crystal Lake Police Chief David Linder. However, evidence of alcohol was present throughout the house, he said.
Only 30 kids were left, and police officers administered portable breath tests to some of the teens. However, some parents refused to allow their children be tested, Linder said. As a result, no juveniles were charged with any offenses.
Bianchi was charged with one count of hosting a "public nuisance assemblage," Linder said.
The law states no homeowner can cause, permit, or host an assemblage of minors on their property where conditions are such that they encourage underage drinking and other criminal acts.
According to McHenry County public access records, Bianchi has an arrest history.
He was indicted Feb. 8, 2012, on one charge of aggravated domestic battery/ strangle (a Class 2 felony), one count of domestic batter/ physical contact, and three counts domestic battery/ bodily harm. He was scheduled to appear in court Oct. 2, and his trial has been continued, according to court records.
An order of protection was also filed against him in January, court records show.
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Leidschendam, The Netherlands, 11 Feb 2013
Fugro N.V. announces that Mr. F.J.G.M. Cremers (vice-chairman and chairman of the audit committee) has stepped down as member of the supervisory board of Fugro.
The pace with which changes within the financial organisation of Fugro are implemented and that decisions of the supervisory board in respect thereof are not adequately carried through, are the reasons for the decision of Mr. Cremers.
The company emphasises that said reasons do not concern the reported or still to be reported financial figures. The publication date of the 2012 annual figures remains unchanged (8 March 2013). Fugro, as previously announced, is conducting a review of its strategy. This also encompasses the holding functions including the financial organisation and processes. The company considers it important that the results of the strategy review are also included in changes of the financial organisation. The company expects to make further announcements about the strategy review in the second half of 2013.
Fugro thanks Mr. Cremers for his contributions for the almost eight years that he was a supervisory director of the company.
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On opening night at Seattle's Key Arena on July 26th, Reznor delivers on his head-exploding ambitions. After an opening half-hour played under bright white lights, the band is sandwiched between video screens upstage and downstage. The screens create optical illusions, assault the audience with strobes and even deliberately hide the musicians' images behind a wall of static. The two-hour show careens through Reznor's catalog, including a set of chilled-out Ghosts material featuring Reznor on marimba. "Hurt" is apocalyptic, and during his savage attack on "March of the Pigs," Reznor throws his mike stand like a javelin. There are still a few technical glitches, including one point where the show grinds to a halt. "Somebody's supposed to press a button to turn on the lights," Reznor tells the crowd. "Things fuck up."
Reznor is girding himself for the rest of the tour, which crisscrosses the U.S. through September before moving on to South America and Mexico. A lot of the Nineties are a blur to Reznor, who was an alcoholic and a heroin addict; he's been sober since 2001. "I've learned how to stay sane on the road," he says. "One of the great things about being fucked up on the road is that it's not as boring. There's a lot of hours in the day. 'Have I jacked off to that movie yet?' Yes, I have. Again. Finally, I realized I can get work done – I've got three hours before soundcheck, let's see if I can get a song written in that time."
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Jose L. Gomez was charged in Racine County Circuit Court Monday with one count of attempting to flee an officer, one count of carrying a concealed weapon and one count of possession of THC, which is the active ingredient in marijuana. If convicted, he faces up to nearly four years in prison and $30,000 in fines.
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A string of serious slope-side accidents over the past few winters leads us to believe Maine ski areas need to do more to better communicate with their paying customers and the public at large about the safety of their sport.
Much like the daily trail report that highlights what trails are open and current snow conditions, ski resorts should issue a daily accidents report.
Beyond the standard trail-rating system of easy, intermediate or expert that is subjectively applied from ski hill to ski hill based on all the available terrain of a particular location, this system would specifically identify the areas where people have had some trouble.
This report would highlight where accidents have occurred over the past 24- to 48-hour period and whether these accidents resulted in a minor, moderate or serious injuries.
While certainly not a winning marketing campaign, it would be a transparent and honest way to advise customers and guests as to what specific areas seem to be problematic and which trails have been smooth sailing.
Most resorts, covered by National Ski Patrol groups, collect much of this data already for insurance companies, and while it may be viewed by some as "bad advertising," many would see it as a valuable service, which would not only re-enforce any resort's commitment to safety but also increase customer loyalty.
If the resorts themselves are unwilling to do this, perhaps an outside agency, such as the National Ski Patrol, which, as a nonprofit with the mission of making the slopes safe and not beholden to the bottom line, could do this. Much like Consumer Reports ranks the safety of cars, child restraints, power tools, appliances, food, toys and more.
This kind of information provided to the riding and skiing public certainly gels with the NSP's creed of "Service and Safety."
Of course, any degree of accident can happen almost any place at any time, on the slopes or off, so the purpose of this type of report wouldn't be to lay blame to a trail or a resort, but to help inform and advise.
For skiers and riders new to a resort it would be a quick way to sort out which trails to hit first, which might best be avoided, especially if skiing or riding with novices or others with limited skills.
The posting of the data might also bolster the defense of any ski area frivolously sued for negligence.
Under Maine law, skiers and riders assume the "inherent risks" of their sport each time they purchase a lift ticket or pass. The clear and accurate posting of recent accident information would be one more bit of information that would have to be overlooked before a venturing where you may not belong.
It is safe to presume the conveyance down a snow- and ice-covered mountain may present some risks, especially for the unskilled, those beyond their skill level or those displaying behaviors devoid all common sense.
National sports injury statistics show skiing to be a remarkably safe sport. The fatality rate per million days of participation is only 0.68, which is less than half the fatality rate of swimming, excluding boating accidents, which is 1.86.
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Honeywell has refreshed its Asset Manager and Field Advisor technologies – two key solutions designed to help proactively manage the health and performance of assets – and also announced it is collaborating with global consulting, training and services firm GPAllied, in an initiative that will help plants more effectively implement reliability-centered and predictive maintenance programs.
"Industrial manufacturers pour money and resources into asset management solutions, but a critical barrier to success is having the right strategy and information to make the right decisions," said Ron Stallworth, asset management business leader, Honeywell Process Solutions. "These newest software releases and working with GPAllied allow Honeywell to offer wall-to-wall consulting and technology for a wholly integrated solution that makes asset management part of our customers' organizational cultures for sustainable results."
Asset Manager is Honeywell Process Solutions' (HPS) real-time condition-based monitoring (CBM) technology. The newest version, Asset Manager R410, seamlessly integrates with IBM's Maximo and SAP enterprise asset management and computerized maintenance management systems. This integration allows maintenance and reliability planners to review the status and priority of equipment health and the severity of any failures, assign resources as well as raise and track work orders directly from Asset Manager.
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Excellent interface: CommVault's QiNetix has an easy-to-use GUI with a Windows-like control panel that provides access to major system functions.
To conduct the tests, we engaged the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) lab in Colorado Springs, CO. To exercise the product in as broad an environment as possible, we configured a sever farm that included Windows 2000 Server, Windows XP Professional, Sun Solaris 8 and SuSE Linux on an Intel platform. Storage devices included an IBM ESS F20 ("Shark"), a Network Appliance 800-series filer and 70GB of DAS. The tape environment was a Hewlett-Packard ESL9000 automated tape library with two LTO-2 tape drives. We installed the software from scratch; installation of the CommServe console, media agents and data agents went smoothly and took about two hours.
Understanding the logic of the product is paramount to using it successfully. We started by trying to set up and run jobs without studying the product, but quickly ran into problems. Our pre-release version didn't include a quick start guide, and all of the manuals are on CD. The lack of paper manuals is understandable, but a starter guide of some sort would be helpful as it's unrealistic to expect users to sit down and read the electronic manual before starting. It should be noted that CommVault plans to include such a guide with the product upon general release. However, the documentation is quite good and spending some quality time with it was beneficial.
Storage policies are the building blocks of QiNetix. Policies are created from the CommServe console and simplify the management of backup jobs. When a new system is added, the storage administrator simply "subscribes" the data agent on that system with the appropriate policy. We liked this feature because it ensures a more efficient use of media. Similar data is treated with a single policy and can therefore be scheduled, archived and expired simultaneously. Likewise, after all data is appropriately covered by a policy, the user can be certain the same data on a different system is equally protected. QiNetix generates an event warning if it encounters any problems.
Our only difficulty occurred because our configuration experienced host bus adapter problems. This resulted in stale configuration information residing in the console, which prevented us from running backup jobs. Manual editing was needed to correct the configuration, but an auto-update or discovery process would be preferable. Moreover, CommServe's error messages weren't very helpful, so we needed to contact CommVault support to resolve the issues. The support staff was knowledgeable and helpful. In light of this experience, it's important to note that CommVault recommends a site survey prior to installation, as well as professional-services assistance for new customers. We elected to have neither, and it's likely that our problems would have been resolved more quickly or avoided entirely had we done both.
The storage policy architecture also simplifies data migration and replication. Migrating older, infrequently accessed data to lower-cost storage maximizes utilization of premium disk. Moreover, this translates into reduced exposure from failed backup jobs because a copy of the data resides on a separate disk system until the data archive to tape completes successfully. This operation is essentially a disk-to-disk backup. Data migration and archiving have similar methodologies, thereby reducing the learning curve. The only difference between the two is that archive operations use tape as a target, whereas migration or replication uses SATA disk. Storage policies can be configured to automatically move data (via replication) to lower-cost disk and then archive it to the tape according to an aging policy. Although this may sound complicated, StorageManager makes the process quite simple.
We were impressed with the Java-based user interface. All commands are created and issued from the CommServe GUI. The console has a Windows-like control panel for configuring hardware, systems and other parameters (see Excellent interface). A variety of reports can be run manually or by schedule. Reports include media usage (e.g., element utilized) and backup job success/failure, giving the storage administrator a quick snapshot of both elements (see Quick stats from summary report). Unfortunately, the reports lack some of the graphing and exporting capabilities (to PowerPoint or Excel, for example) of other products. Nevertheless, vital data is available to ensure that media use is maximized and job failures are minimized. One criticism is that the terminology of the product is different from other B/R products and takes some effort to understand. But after assimilating the terminology, we found the product easy to use.
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text: They say: "Less is More. Less is Monster."We say: "Except for horsepower-this one has more of that!" They say: "Less is More. Less is Monster." We say: "Except for horsepower-this one has You don't need to travel all the way to the French Riviera to appreciate Ducati's new Monster 1100, but it certainly doesn't hurt. Racing along the coast road adjacent to Cannes' legendary topless beaches, the naked Monster looks sexier than ever with a single-sided swingarm showing off a new Y-spoke wheel. Acceleration is lustier too, thanks to the bored-out Dual Spark 1100 motor, now with an electronic exhaust valve that enhances torque. At a claimed 372 pounds dry, it's lost some fat, too-17.6 pounds worth, compared to the existing Monster S2R. Add it all up-or better yet, experience it on the curves of France's stunning Alpes-Maritimes-and it's hard not to pronounce this the most magnificent Monster yet. We got our first peek at the restyled Monster last year, when the 696 was released. Ducati achieved the impossible, updating the Monster's iconic look without sacrificing any of its stripped-down, elemental charm. The bulbous tank remains, but functional air scoops add visual interest and provide handlebar clearance, increasing steering sweep to 64 degrees for enhanced low-speed maneuverability. The signature steel-trellis frame remains, but now it's just a stub, paired to a cast-aluminum subframe (technology adapted from the Desmosedici MotoGP racer) that's both stiffer and lighter than the old all-steel frame. An exotic, triple-parabola headlamp is compact enough to sit nearly flat against the fork legs, emphasizing the snub-nosed, brutish stance. The new bike is modern-looking and much more functional, yet unmistakably a Monster. The 696 looks right, but the small-bore twin's pedestrian manners hardly live up to the Monster name. With an advertised 95 bhp and 76 lbs.-ft. of torque, the 1100 iteration is more aligned with our expectations. The motor is essentially the same 1078cc, two-valve twin that powers the Hypermotard and Multistrada 1100, save for new VACURAL vacuum die-cast crankcases (the first air-cooled application of this Ducati Superbike technology) that save a significant 6.6 pounds compared to the old motor. An oil cooler has been added as well, and the Monster 1100 reverts to a dry clutch-"because enthusiasts like that," Ducati says. The $11,995 Monster 1100 comes in three color palettes: Elegant (silver), Refined (black) or Classic (red). The hlins-equipped S-model comes in red or pearl white for $2000 more. The $11,995 Monster 1100 comes in three color palettes: Elegant (silver), Refined (black) More power wasn't in the Monster 1100 design brief, but more torque, spread across a wider rev range, was. Hence the electronic exhaust valve (visible behind the rider's right knee) that helps boost torque at low and middle revs. A new, more sophisticated ECU now monitors engine speed and throttle position to optimize the air/fuel mix, while dual oxygen sensors-one per cylinder-assist with even smoother power delivery, especially at lower revs. A stepper motor now manages cold-start idle, eliminating a low-tech lever. Depress the starter button and the motor leaps into a smooth, fast idle. Blip the throttle and enjoy immediate, hiccup-free response. Then let out the hydraulically operated clutch-a Brembo radial master cylinder helps reduce lever effort. The move from neutral to first is a bit crunchy, but beyond that it's all short-throw/positive-action goodness up or down the gearbox. Get into the throttle a little and note how flawlessly the new engine-management system operates, delivering instant, smooth acceleration. The 1100 doesn't feel overwhelmingly powerful, but with peak torque arriving at 6000 rpm and useful torque as low as 2500 revs, acceleration is impressive. Power does trail off in advance of redline, however. Short shifting is encouraged; just take care not to lug the bike or you'll detect some driveline snatch. With the bodywork removed, one can clearly see the juncture between the steel-trellis space frame up front and the cast-aluminum subframe in the rear, plus the cantilevered shock. With the bodywork removed, one can clearly see the juncture between the steel-trellis spac The power profile was just about perfect for the tight curves of Cote d'Azur, and it was easy to exploit every last pony thanks to a host of chassis upgrades that make the big Monster even more maneuverable than its little brother. Ride height has been raised by an inch and a half front and rear, increasing cornering clearance. The fully adjustable Showa fork is longer, and the front suspension stroke has been increased from 4.7 to 5.1 inches. The shock, from Sachs, is likewise elongated, and offers rebound-damping adjustment in addition to spring preload. A low seat height was not a primary design goal here. The Monster 1100 marks the return of Ducati's signature single-sided swingarm, which is not only stiffer, but weighs a whopping 11 pounds less than a conventional double arm. The swingarm pivots directly in the engine cases, and the absence of any rear suspension linkage saves even more weight. Instead, the cantilevered shock is positioned to compress in a non-linear motion compared to swingarm movement, creating a progressive effect. Suspension action felt perfectly balanced front-to-rear and firm enough to push the limits of prudent street riding. New, lighter Y-spoke alloy wheels slash unsprung weight, improving handling and suspension action. A 3.5-inch front and 5.5-inch rear wheel allow fitment of wider rubber than on the 696, with a 120/70 front and 180/55 rear boosting grip and cornering ability. Screens in faux fuel tank serve two purposes, letting air into the airbox and allowing greater handlebar sweep for improved slow-speed maneuvering. Screens in faux fuel tank serve two purposes, letting air into the airbox and allowing gre The 1100's ergonomics are more relaxed, too. The front of the saddle has been raised nearly a half-inch to create a more upright body position. A new tapered-aluminum handlebar is slightly wider and higher, though it still cants your body slightly forward to help ward off windblast. The new bar is better shaped too, without the odd bend that set your wrists at an uncomfortable angle. Last, the taper helps dampen vibration-appreciated here, as the 90-degree V-twin transmits some vibes as the revs climb. Overall it's a comfortable machine, though, especially in its intended urban environs. In the mountains, that big handlebar becomes your best friend, giving you all the leverage you need to exploit the now-quicker steering. Rake remains unchanged from the S2R at 24 degrees, but trail has been shortened by nearly a half-inch, down to a sportbike-like 3.4 inches. Because the total weight, and especially unsprung weight, has been dropped so much, the change in handling feels even more dramatic than that slight geometry revision would suggest. Steering manners are excellent, with decidedly quick turn-in and exceptional responsiveness that makes it stupid-easy to adjust your line mid-corner. If anything, this latest iteration might tread a bit close to the limit. It's not unstable, but a sharp mid-corner bump will give the bars a good shake. The Monster also stands up during trail braking more than the old bike-bummer, because like every other modern Ducati it's equipped with brilliant brakes. The same radial-mount four-piston Brembos that stop the 848-and the same radial master cylinder, said to increase brake pressure 17 percent-deliver flawless feel and feedback, practically begging you to brake deep and late. The view from the cockpit reinforces Il Mostro's spare, simple character. Stylish-and surprisingly useful-mirrors mount cleanly to the top of the lever clamps with a single Allen bolt. The Superbike-style dash is tidy-looking and features unique white back-lighting at night. But it should be re-angled or shaded somehow-glare makes the digital bar tach unreadable in the midday sun, while the digital speed readout in the lower right corner is hard to read in any light. The onboard computer, navigable via a convenient up/down toggle on the left switch cluster, lists service reminders, oil and air temps, lap times and various warning functions. Bonus: The instrumentation accepts the optional Ducati Data Analyzer system, an attractive feature for track-day geeks. The Monster has been one of our all-time faves for hooning around since it debuted in 1993, but by 2008 the original design was way beyond its expiration date. The 696 looked fresh, but budget bits and a small-block motor lacked hooligan cred. The 1100, on the other hand, comes correct on all counts. This is the iconic Monster distilled down to its elemental essence: lighter, torquier and sharper-focused than ever before. Fifteen years is a long time. Fortunately, it's been worth the wait. Tech SpecEvolutionThe second-generation Monster chassis fitted with the Dual Spark engine from the Hypermotard 1100. RivalsHigh-style naked Euros such as Aprilia's Tuono R, Benelli's TNT 1130, KTM's Super Duke 990, Moto Guzzi's Breva 1200 Sport, MV Agusta's Brutale 910 and Triumph's Speed Triple. TECH Price $11,995 Engine type a-c 90-deg. V-twin Valve train SOHC, 4v desmo Displacement 1078cc Bore x stroke 98.0 x 71.5mm Compression 10.7:1 Fuel system Siemens EFI Clutch Dry, multi-plate Transmission 6-speed Claimed horsepower 95 bhp @ 7500 rpm Claimed torque 75.9 lb.-ft. @ 6000 rpm Frame Tubular-steel trellis with single-sided aluminum swingarm Front suspension Showa 43mm inverted fork with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping Rear suspension Sachs shock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping Front brake Four-piston Brembo radial calipers, 320mm discs Rear brake Two-piston Brembo caliper, 245mm disc Front tire 120/70-ZR17 Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Rear tire 180/55-ZR17 Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Rake/trail 24.0/3.4 in. Seat height 31.9 in. Wheelbase 57.1 in. Fuel capacity 3.8 gal. Claimed dry weight 373 lbs. Colors Red, silver, black Available March 2009 Warranty 24 mo./unlimited mi. ContactDucati North America, Inc.10443 Bandley Dr.Cupertino, CA 95014408.253.0499www.ducatiusa.com Verdict 4 stars out of 5 Less weight, more torque and better handling-plus the functional improvements from the 696-make this the best Monster yet. « | 1 | 2 | 3 | View Full Article By Aaron Frank Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!


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Santa knows you'd need a much bigger kitchen for such a humungous machine! And… what 5 year old needs espresso????? Killjoy, OMA
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How come your Santa keeps suggesting that she knows nothing about it ;)
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The mission of the Petersen Automotive Museum's Education Department is to serve a wide range of audiences through varied, interdisciplinary educational programs, integrating the study of history, art, culture, science and technology to appeal to all ages, backgrounds, and interests. The Department aims to build the community by being an educational resource for local schools, institutions, organizations and groups, facilitating life-long learning, growth, and a lasting relationship between these public groups and the Museum.
Public Programs
Public Programs are designed to highlight the Museum's featured exhibitions as well as various automotive topics and are offered in a variety of formats such as: gallery talks, curator's tours, film screenings, book signings, and hands-on workshops to engage adult audiences in life-long learning and entertainment. Check the home page and our Calendar of Events for upcoming exhibit-related programs.
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Group Tours
Docent-led tours are offered to organized groups of 10 or more individuals on a reservation basis. Groups receive a discount and enjoy a one-hour tour led by trained docents. Groups include families, scouts, seniors, car clubs, tourists and interest groups.
Student & Teacher Programs
The Education Department reaches out to school and teacher audiences with a comprehensive slate of supportive programming for students and educators. K-12 education focuses on teaching students about history, social studies, science, technology, visual arts, and industrial design through the automobile. Curriculums are designed to complement classroom teaching and learning by complying with the curriculum standards set forth by the State of California in various disciplines. The Petersen also provides professional development opportunities for local educators so they can successfully connect classroom curriculum with visits to the Museum.
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K-12 guided tours of the Petersen Automotive Museum meet California State Curriculum Standards in Visual Arts, Science, and History-Social Science for most grade levels. All school tours are 90 minutes long and are led by members of the Pit Crew, our volunteer organization of trained docents. Large groups are divided into smaller touring groups of 15-20 students and adult chaperones to explore the galleries. Special hands-on activities and a focused tour are recommended for K-2 classes. Schedule A Tour >
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The Petersen offers diverse optional thematic exhibit tours and lesson plan resources to provide relevant real-world examples that can supplement classroom learning before, after, or without a trip to the Museum. Learn More >
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Each summer and fall teachers are invited to attend one of several afternoon sessions to learn about our school programs, take a guided thematic tour, and receive important information about applying for the Free School Bus Program. The Petersen offers preview workshops focused on either our permanent Streetscape exhibit or each of the two temporary feature exhibits on display.
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The application period for the Robert E. Petersen Free School Bus Program is closed for the 2013-2014 school year. Please contact the education department for more information about how to apply for next year: 323-964-6386.
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When a Museum visit is not a viable option due to the lack of transportation funds, the Petersen Automotive Museum offers the Robert E. Petersen Free School Bus Program. The Program provides free transportation for a school tour to the Petersen Automotive Museum.
Title I schools in the Los Angeles County are eligible to apply. For non-Title I public schools in Los Angeles County with limited transportation budgets, please submit a letter from the school's principal or chief administrator explaining the school's financial situation. Request must be made at least 3 months prior to your desired tour date. Limit one (1) bus per school per academic year. Regular School Tour admission rates apply. Once approved, the school is responsible for handling the logistics of ordering the buses. The Petersen Automotive Museum will pay for the cost of the bus only. Buses must be filled to maximum capacity. Please call your school district's transportation branch to ask for information about bus capacity and estimated cost.
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Educators are encouraged to visit the Museum in advance of their school tour. Apply for a Free Teacher Admission Card to visit the Museum at any time during the Museum's normal operating hours for FREE. Also includes admission to educational programs, such as symposia, panel discussions, gallery talks, film screenings and book signings by scholars and other experts highlighting subjects introduced in Museum exhibitions.
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From the hands-on interactive Discovery Center to art and science workshops, various programs and services are offered by the Petersen to engage the entire family in the fun of learning and discovery.
Discovery Days
On the first Saturday of each month meet us at the third floor May Family Discovery Center between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for our monthly arts & crafts activities.The Discovery Day program is free for Museum members and included in general museum admission for non-members.
Discovery Hour
Discovery Hour at the Petersen Automotive Museum is a weekly interactive activity hour for families with kids under 6. From staff led games and storytelling, to scavenger hunts and races, join us on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. for an hour of fun, and keep coming back for more! The Discovery Hour program is free for Museum members and included in admission for non-members.
Discovery Center
The Discovery Center offers hands-on, interactive displays through which children learn about the science and culture of the automobile. Older kids can experiment with the physical sciences of automotive technology while younger gear heads can race model cars and build their own toy city! The Discovery Center is also the only place where visitors can sit on three actual vehicles: a CHP motorcycle, a Ford Model T, and an Indianapolis racecar.
For more information on Children & Family Programs, contact the Education Department at 323-964-6386 or email@example.com.
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Get into gear and race over to the Petersen Automotive Museum to host your child's birthday party! The Birthday Party Package includes a private room for up to three hours in the 3rd floor May Family Discovery Center, all day admission to the museum's three floors of exhibits for you and your guests, and a 10% discount at the Museum Store. Goody bags available for purchase and free staff led scavenger hunt and race car craft activity. For more Party Package information contact Citlalie Gallegos at 323-964-6373 or email@example.com.
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Were proud of our outdoor way of life, our working landscapes and the forests that cover nearly half our state. For many Idaho communities, forests are the backbone of the economy and provide the clean air, water and wildlife that make living here right for all of us.
But the acrid smoke that poured into many Idaho communities in each of the past two years was an unforgettable reminder that living near forests also means living near wildfires. In just two weeks last summer, four massive fires raced through dry fuels, burning more than 400,000 acres 625 square miles in south-central Idaho. In 2012, more than a million acres of national forest lands burned nearly half in just three megafires.
Fire in Idahos forests is nothing new, of course. Our conifer woodlands evolved with wildfire, and fire plays a critical role in maintaining their health and resilience. However, the megafires of recent years are not normal. Experts say our forests today are too thick with young trees and brush from decades of suppressing smaller, natural fires, and our summers are hotter and drier. Megafires are the unsurprising result of this unnatural equation.
The results can be tragic, as it was last year in Idaho for the two firefighters who lost their lives and the dozens of people who lost homes.
The financial costs of fighting the fires of 2013 are still being calculated. But the numbers for 2012 are in, and they are staggering. All told, $211 million was spent on fire suppression in Idaho. Just 10 years ago, fire suppression amounted to 13 percent of the Forest Service budget; today it exceeds 40 percent.
When faced with a fire emergency, the Forest Service will spend money on firefighting even if costs exceed its planned fire suppression budget. The agency must make up the resulting shortfall by borrowing money from other land management needs. That diversion totaled more than $600 million in 2013. Some of that money came from the program that reduces hazardous fuels in the national forests in order to reduce risks from the next megafire. The agencys already stretched budgets for recreation, wildlife and conservation have also been hit. Congress often repays the borrowed money but only by cutting budgets in the following year. Unfortunately, these robbing-Peter-to-pay-Paul federal firefighting shortfalls have occurred eight times since 2000. This is not a sustainable model for the lands we rely on.
But thankfully there are solutions, and we have national leadership on this issue right here in Idaho. In the waning days of 2013, Sen. Mike Crapo co-introduced the Wildfire Disaster Funding Act of 2013, along with Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon, his partner bridging the political aisle. Idaho Sen. Jim Risch recently joined as a co-sponsor. U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson has also said he is ready to help in the House.
The bill would do two things: It would ensure that firefighters have the resources they need to be safe and ensure that forest restoration programs that help prevent megafires are maintained when budget shortfalls occur.
The bill accomplishes these things with a simple fix. In severe fire years, the agencies would be eligible to cover extraordinary firefighting costs as a fire disaster, just as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) does for other major natural disasters. This would help put an end to cannibalizing land management programs.
We appreciate the work of our state leaders. Their efforts give us a real chance to safeguard the future of our forests.
Will Whelan is director of government relations for The Nature Conservancy in Idaho.


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I know there are people on here that don't like me, and I can honestly say I don't like a few of those ladies as well. That's life. No one is going to like everyone. I thought about leaving, I logged out and I vowed I wouldn't log back in. But something hit me. I'm not going to let a group of people ruin the one place I have to go when I have no one else to turn to. Where I go when I need someone to talk to or have something to vent about. I don't care if you comment on my post. I don't care if you put your snark in the box and press "post". I don't care. I'm going to continue to do what I'm doing. I do not have any other accounts. I have not made one before this, I did not make one during this one, and I will not make one after. I have no desire to act like someone I'm not just so a bunch of random girls will like me over the internet. That's not who I am. So, if you like me, cool beans. If not, that's cool too. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and make choices for themselfs of who they are going to talk to and associate with. I'm not asking ANY of you to talk to me or associate yourselfs with me. If I make a post, I'm not going to go cry in a corner somewhere because I didn't get any comments. If I vent and you think it's ridiculous what I'm upset about say it. If you don't like me, PAN me and say it so you don't get in trouble. I don't want trouble and I know none of you do either. But I will not stop posting and commenting. This is a site for everyone and I have just as right to be here as anyone else does. Say what you want about me. I don't care. Have fun with it even. If that's what gets your jollies off, have at it. End.
Posted 03/23/2013
I hit send leaving my moms house, and it still dsnt send by the time I got to mine so I hit send again. Sans double post.
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Posted 03/23/2013
Never felt the ring of fire. I had the Epi with both of my boys. I felt nothing. I want to go natural this time because it's my last and that's the only thing I'm terrified about.
Posted 03/23/2013
What was it the other day my buddy posted on facebook...
It was a picture of a waffle, a real one, that was tinted blue. Text said "Bet you can't find this picture on Google."
My response: "I see what you did there."
Nananana! = ^v^ =
Posted 03/23/2013
Never tell me not to google something. I have to.
That was gross.
Never tell me not to google something. I have to.
That was gross.
Posted 03/23/2013
Dramalight - the ring of fire is like the really angry poop that comes out and really tears you a good one except x10.
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Posted 03/23/2013
Hahahha. You were warned. And vchanny, i seen that on fb too. I was like lmao not falling for it.
I'll judge you, stereotype you, then shove you in a category. So prove me wrong!
I'll judge you, stereotype you, then shove you in a category. So prove me wrong!
Abel Drew <3 We love you.
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Posted 03/23/2013
Oh dear god :(
Posted 03/23/2013
This is what happens when I let my husband take me on a date. I MISS ALL THE GOOD STUFF! Ugh... lol.
Posted 03/23/2013
Wow. That is all
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Is it possible that instead of making tens of millions in fees from the Facebook IPO, that banks face billions in liabilities from the deal?
According to several news sources, there is a growing list of regulatory bodies interested in getting to the bottom of potential improper actions surrounding the Facebook IPO. Already the SEC and FINRA have expressed an interest in investigating this further, and the the top securities regulator for Massachusetts has reportedly already subpoenaed Morgan Stanley.
Regulators are interested in investigating whether material non-public information was shared by Facebook to the underwriters who then shared this with select institutional clients. Allegations are that Facebook told analysts of lowered financial prospects and a weaker 2Q in the week ahead of the IPO and this information resulted in analysts at the underwriters lowering their forecasts. Allegedly, this information was shared to some clients, but not to all clients and not shared in an updated prospectus. In addition, it is alleged that because of this information, either Facebook management or the underwriters decided to offer more insider stock and increase the retail allocation of the deal.
While many are focused on whether the allegations are true, perhaps a more important question is "If they are true, what are the possible remedies?"
Is it possible that if the SEC finds that there was serious improper behavior by the banks involved in the Facebook IPO, that the banks would be forced to give back investor money – that is, buy out investors at the price they paid? It would seem that if the SEC or an Attorney General found that there were improper action that rose to the level of securities fraud, the most logical solution and a cornerstone of security fraud law is to first "make whole" on damages to investors.
Jonathan Sack, a prominent Wall Street employment attorney with Sack & Sack LLC of New York put it this way:
"If the SEC finds that there was wrongdoing by the banks, then the banks need to make whole the investors they wronged. That could be billions in payouts."
How could this work? Much of this would depend on who's to blame for any improper actions and whether it falls on Facebook, or only on specific banks, or some combination of both. That is, if Facebook improperly discussed material non-public information during a registration period, then that information would have had to been made public and included in an amended prospectus. If if wasn't, perhaps the blame would fall to Facebook to make investors whole. However, if the information was shared with underwriters who then selectively disclosed it to others, and in turn caused specific actions (like convincing Facebook management to sell more shares or to create a higher retail component of the offering) the blame might fall on the underwriters. Depending on culpability, making whole investors on actual and non-realized losses could run into the billions – or tens of billions.
Possible Solutions
One "make whole" solution could have the underwriting banks offering to shareholders to either buy back shares at the price the shareholders paid or to compensate them for the difference between the purchase price and the current price (for shareholders who want to keep the stock). This scenario could result in underwriters getting billions of dollars worth of stock put back to them. Since there is no reason that any syndicate of banks would want to hold the shares, the prospect that the banks would need to resell these shares into the market could cause a further decline in Facebook shares.
It is also possible that if the SEC and any Attorney General find Facebook or the syndicate banks acted improperly, they may take a more lenient road – perhaps fining the parties to blame. It is also very possible that nothing improper happened and none of this matters, but with regulators circling, investors will know eventually. With the prominence of the Facebook IPO, the pressure is on to get answers soon. For some investors, the adage of "where there's smoke, there's fire" is making them leery of the whole Facebook situation.
We underscore that we have no direct or indirect knowledge on the truthfulness of the allegations of possible wrongdoing, so guilt should not presumed and in situations where stocks decline, it is very often the sentiment to find someone to blame rather than the market. That said, there are a lot of unanswered questions.
Wow! That's pretty embarrassing for Zuckerberg. Makes sense though – Facebook's crummy advertising needs a major overhaul if it's going to benefit investors. I think shareholders are realizing this and freaking out.
Our latest infographic illustrates exactly why Google advertising trumps Facebook advertising, and what FB needs to do to compete.
Insiders were 57% of the selling shareholders. That right there reeks of pigs at the trough. If insiders were say… 20% of selling shareholders this would probably never have happened.
There used to be a saying, "you run a public company just as much for the benefit of the widow on Main St with one share as you do the money manager on Wall Street with a million shares."
That didn't happen here. As of the close yesterday, public market investors had lost nearly $1.7 billion to Facebook insiders. That's not the way its supposed to work, folks.
Whatever happened to the fiduciary standard? Or is that just a quaint old idea.
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Joss Whedon's The Avengers 2 outline complete
The story for 2015's The Avengers 2 is already in place. Plus, showrunners appointed for the S.H.I.E.L.D. TV series, too...
Just a small piece of news this, but one we thought might be of interest. As he continues to put the pieces of his S.H.I.E.L.D. television show together for Marvel - with Jed Whedon, Jeffrey Bell and Maurissa Tancharoen now revealed as serving as showrunners - Joss Whedon hasn't been slacking on putting the building blocks of The Avengers 2 into place.
Given that a series of future Marvel projects have to lead some crumbs towards The Avengers 2, it's unsurprising that it's been prioritised so quickly. As it turns out, though Joss Whedon has already turned in his outline for the film to Marvel and Disney. That still leaves some way to go, of course, but it does suggest that The Avengers 2 is in a more advanced state than the other big 2015 blockbusters we know of, Justice League and Star Wars: Episode VII.
Whedon's next job, though, aside from the global roll-out of his next movie Much Ado About Nothing (due in the middle of 2013) will be to shoot the pilot episode for S.H.I.E.L.D. Once he's done with that, we'd imagine he'll be switching fully towards The Avengers 2 mode...
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Title is misleading and this article just enrages people who read.
How is it misleading, the headline matches the content. Were you expecting plot spoilers?
you say its ahead of SW 7 but it sounds like all he's done is a treatment to be looked at very much what GL has done for SW 7 8 & 9.
Looking forward to phase 2 though should be good :D
I'm loving Marvel as this well oiled machine! It's what should've happened years ago! None of this selling to Sony and Fox...
I mean i am excited for this but I want Dr. Horrible 2 already
Got around to watching Item 47 last Saturday. It felt like such a lead-in to the new show.
If it's two protagonists aren't in it, I'll be very surprised.
Lucas' treatments for SW 7-9 should be burned and danced around.


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Cessation of smoking in patients with a spinal disorder was significantly associated with less back pain than in patients who continued smoking, according to a recently published study.
"We know that nicotine increases pain. In this study, if you quit smoking during treatment, you got better," Glenn R. Rechtine, MD, from the University of Rochester Department of Orthopaedics, stated in a press release. "If you continued to smoke, there was statistically no improvement, regardless of the treatment you had. Basically, the likelihood to improve your care – surgical or non-surgical – was dramatically decreased if you are a smoker."
Rechtine and colleagues found that of 5,333 patients with axial or radicular pain, patients who never smoked or ceased smoking during the study period reported significantly better VAS scores compared to patients who continued smoking, according to the abstract. Oswestry Disability Index scores in non-smokers also showed a greater mean improvement than in smokers, the researchers noted.
The study measured VAS pain during three different time periods – worst, current and weekly pain levels – and current smokers reported significantly greater pain than all other groups in the three areas, according to the abstract.
"This study supports the need for smoking cessation programs for patients with a painful spinal disorder given a strong association between improved patient reported pain and smoking cessation," Rechtine said.
Behrend C. J Bone Joint Surg. 2012;doi: 10.2106/JBJS.K.01598.
Disclosure: Rechtine's institution received a grant from Southwestern Foundation for his work on this study.
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