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Drawing its namesake from its hood ornament on Dodge trucks in the early 1930s, the ram symbol was chosen for its strength and agile sure-footedness on precarious mountain trails. From its beginnings back in 1994, the Dodge Ram was offered as a ""dually,"" referring to Dodge's dual rear wheels on both side; these behemoths of the road have the ability to tow huge loads up even the steepest and most challenging of grades. Make no mistake though, the 2007 line of Dodge Ram 3500's are first and foremost the undisputed work horses of the road.
For the 2007 model year, the Dodge Ram 3500 receives a new 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel engine, which takes the place of the previous 5.9-liter and paired with a six-speed automatic transmission as well. 2007 also marks the debut of an optional exhaust brake.
Designed to convey its intended gladiatorial-inspired essence, the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 series is pure brute strength on wheels. It's decked out in 17-inch alloy wheels, a massive degree of ground clearance, and a gargantuan front-end grille.
Notable for affording its owners a better-than-average interior quality when compared against its class competitors, the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500's cab is succinctly designed and highly driver-friendly. Straight, clean lines, adorned with good-quality plastic without giving the appearance of cheapness, the 3500 provides comfortable seating, commendable interior storage, and plenty of functionality such as on-board navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control, keyless entry/ignition, a six-CD changer, and steering wheel-mounted audio controls depending on which trim that's chosen. The biggest downside to the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 is its lack of rear-cab space unless the Mega cab is selected, which gives more than enough room.
Regular and selected quad cab 2007 Dodge Ram 3500's come standard with a 5.7-liter, V-8 engine that delivers 345 hp and 375 lb-ft of torque. The 5.9-liter, Cummins inline-six, turbocharged diesel generates 325 hp and 610 lb-ft of torque, while the heftiest of the lot, the 6.7-liter, gives drivers 350 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque that's good-to-go in the towing department for more than eight tons. Despite being built to haul maximum weights, the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 series handles well in terms of passenger comfort and turning radius.
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Addicted to Infertility
January 31, 2012
Those who've been through this will understand what I mean: Once you start all the fertility treatments, it's very hard to stop. For lack of a better way to describe it, it's like being addicted to drugs. I realize that statement seems counterintuitive and also a tad crazy, since the process is very taxing and not in any way, shape or form enjoyable (as I imagine drug addiction to be to an addict). Many times throughout this ordeal I've wanted to stop, but I can't. It almost seems like the further along I get, the more I'm willing to put myself through to achieve a successful pregnancy. Somewhere in my subconscious mind, I think: I've come this far; I'm not about to give up now. Just one. more. try.
After our failed IUI attempt in July I wasn't sure what we should do next, but I knew we were going to do something. That nagging statistic was in the back of my mind: Women my age have about a 17 percent chance of getting pregnant on their own. That's not a statistic I could ignore, no matter how much I wish I would've never heard it. (My fault: I asked.)
Our decision to try in vitro fertilization (or IVF), after our IUI attempt failed, was the hardest decision we've made thus far. The whole idea of it scared me, mostly because it seemed like such a major commitment to make (especially with one kid already and a full-time job). You're committing to more frequent doctor appointments, more shots and more drugs, not to mention what all that does to your body and mind. We gave it some thought of course, but it didn't take that long for us to make our decision.
That's the tricky thing about infertility: It's a roller-coaster in every sense, but it's the kind of roller-coaster you don't want to be on, yet can't seem to get off, no matter how terrifying and dizzying it is. You want to get off—you even make promises to yourself, and your husband, like: This is it; this is the last time. But you know deep down you can't let yourself quit. You're not going to quit something like this…not after everything you've already put yourselves through.
The numbers don't lie, but you also can't get too caught up in the statistics, because that's all they really are. I know plenty of women who put themselves through hell for years—emotionally, physically and financially—only to get pregnant naturally. These women are the exceptions. Their success stories were also in the back of my mind, but I'm a journalist so by nature I tend to put a lot of emphasis on stats.
I knew of the possible risks too: ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (or OHSS) being the biggest one obviously. I'd seen what it looks like on reality TV: The minute I thought of doing IVF, the image of Giuliana Rancic doubled over in pain, being rushed to Northwestern Hospital while suffering from OHSS, on "Giuliana and Bill," popped into my head. I certainly didn't want that to happen to me.
But you tell yourself you won't be one of the 1 in 10 women going through infertility who suffer from OHSS, even though that's a heavy number to digest. You think positive thoughts, and you always hope for the best. You can't go through this thinking the worst is going to happen to you, which is why I'm convinced the doctors don't warn you of all the possible side effects of the drugs upfront, unless you ask. They don't want to scare the living crap out of you. Someone should invent "physician controls" for our computers so women being treated for infertility can't use Google.
All women are built differently; we all react differently to the medications; and we all have a different threshold for pain and discomfort. That's why infertility is such a personal experience—it's so hard to go by the numbers, or someone else's experience, because none of that necessarily applies to you.
That's another driving factor in all of this—you convince yourself that you won't be the one who gets OHSS, but you will be one of the 60 percent in your age group who finds success with IVF.
So maybe it's the stats that seem to be my drug—and infertility is my merciless dealer.
How many fertility treatments is your absolute limit? When do you finally say, enough is enough?
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Married almost 30 years and here I am. heartbroken. Trying to make it thru each day. And I'm still trying. Working toward R - At least I am. Not sure what he is doing.
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Fine, and only because it will be the Empress' first time dealing with the NorCal weirdness, THERE WILL BE CRACK. So it is written, so it shall be.
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Looks kid friendly - so I may bring the 12yo (she is a GREAT kid sitter). And you are amazing even without the crack your Lordship Sir Jpapageorge, but super amazing with it!
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The Elite changing table provides a safe and convenient place to change and dress your baby. Two generous shelves to keep supplies near. It not only coordinates with the Elite collection but adds additional options for your nursery. Features include a 2" quilted covered pad with memory foam and a fabric bin for extra storage. Easy assembly.
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Columbia Girls' Vista Ridge Short-Sleeve TopThe sleeveless Columbia Vista Ridge Tank Top for girls is made from Omni-Wick polyester to wick away sweat and dry out quickly to keep you comfy on the trail. Omni-Shade UPF 50 sun protection. Center back length: 18.5". 100% polyester interlock. Imported.


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[JURIST] The US Supreme Court [official website; JURIST news archive] heard oral arguments [day call, PDF; briefs] Monday in two cases. In United States v. Navajo Nation [oral arguments transcript, PDF], the Court heard arguments on whether the Court's earlier decision [text] in the case foreclosed a decision by the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit [official website] that the US federal government breached its fiduciary duties in connection with coal leases and is liable to the Navajo Nation for as much as $600 million. The Navajo litigation began in 1993, when the Navajo Nation sued the US government for a violation of the Indian Mineral Leasing Act of 1938 (IMLA) [text], alleging that the Secretary of the Interior breached fiduciary duties to the Nation when he communicated with a mining company with whom the Nation had negotiated a coal mining lease during a pending appeal of the mining company's appeal of a Department of the Interior order confirming the terms of the lease. As a result of those communications, the lease between the Navajo Nation and the mining company was renegotiated at terms substantially less favorable to the Nation than the originally approved lease. The case has a complex procedural history, having been argued in both the US Court of Federal Claims [official website] and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit twice, as well as the Supreme Court. Counsel for the respondent argued:
... [T]he Secretary did owe a duty of candor and disclosure embedded in section (a) [of the IMLA]. That program did not end. That disclosure responsibility did not end. What the measure of damages for that breach of duty is a question that obviously is still open on remand. But the notion that the Secretary can behave the way the Secretary did in this case, which is to know that he was not going to take personal jurisdiction over the final decision, command that no decision be made, leave the Navajo in a state of distress under those circumstances, force them to negotiate with one hand tied behind their back at a minimum, and then handed up an agreement that was half what the fair market value would have been for the quality of coal is an outrage, and the Court ought to allow the damages action to go forward. ... I urge the Court to affirm.
Federal law does not require automatic reversal of a conviction because the denial of a peremptory challenge at most violated only his State law rights. And even if his Federal constitutional rights had been violated, harmless error review would apply. The Constitution does not give criminal defendants the right to peremptory challenges; therefore, a -- the right of a State defendant like Petitioner to exercise peremptory challenges derives entirely from State law, and when erroneous denial of a preemptory [sic] challenge deprives him only of State law right, and when the State law rights alone have been violated, State law not federal law dictates whether harmless error review applies. The violation of a State law right doesn't rise to a due process -- federal due process violation unless it deprives the defendant of a fair trial. And this Court has repeatedly held that States can withhold preemptory [sic] challenges entirely without impairing the right to an impartial jury or a fair trial. It, therefore, follows that the erroneous denial of a single preemptory [sic] challenge does not render a trial fundamentally unfair.


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Well, first off it would be too much of a DPS upgrade for it to not take away the Ammo bonus compared to other weapons (compare the DPS upgrade that would happen if it still used ammo compared to the DPS upgrade one gets from going from the next highest swords to the Warglaive set.).
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Xero – A Disruptive Innovation?
I have been considering Xero, a provider of online accounting software, and whether this is a disruptive innovation for the SME accounting software market. Please see my overview of Clayton Christiansen's book An Innovator's Dilemma for a distinction between a disruptive and sustaining innovation and why disruptive innovations can significantly alter the market structure.
The SME accounting market to date has been desktop-computer installed software, with the major competitors being MYOB (NZ and Australia), Sage (UK), and Intuit (USA). Each of these companies offers small companies a choice between basic cash-book software, single-user double-entry systems, and higher-priced client/server multi-user systems. Xero is a radically different offering, since instead of installed desktop software it is a SaaS (Software as a Service) accounting solution. A SaaS solution offers customers benefits that are not possible with installed software: frequent and automatic software upgrades; accessibility from any machine running any OS; offsite backup at all times; distributed multi-user with unlimited users located anywhere with an Internet connection; and a monthly fee instead of an upfront capital expense. Xero has further leveraged these SaaS advantages and have provided some innovative features such as:
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- A cut-down interface to access your accounts from an iPhone or Windows-CE device!
So Xero is definitely a discontinuous and radical break from the existing desktop accounting software. It would be intuitive to assume that Xero is a disruptive innovation. However, as defined in An Innovator's Dilemma, the distinction between a disruptive innovation and a sustaining innovation is not based on the actual technology but on how the market values the improvement. If the improvement is in the dimension that the main market already values, then it is a sustaining innovation. If the improvement is actually a degradation in performance in the dimension that the main market values, though has other benefits that a fringe or new customer's value, then it is a potential disruptive innovation. To evaluate whether Xero is a disruptive innovation we need to consider the SME accounting market and what the dimensions of product performance are.
In my opinion, the must-have small-business requirements are invoicing, compliance with GST/VAT and end-of-year filing, and the ability to produce standard management reports. The various SME accounting offerings then compete in the dimensions of ease of use, feature set, and reliability. These are the dimensions that the main market values.
Xero is a product that improves ease-of-use, provides innovative new features, and increases reliability. Xero provides integrated and automatic bank reconciliation which greatly increases ease of use. It provides enhanced features such as iPhone interfaces, and improves reliability for the customer with its automatic upgrades and offsite backup. Therefore Xero is improving SME accounting along the dimensions valued by the main market customers.
In the customer acquisition data provided by Xero recently it was interesting to note that nearly 50% of customers were not previously using an accounting system – instead either no-system, a spreadsheet, or just pen-and-paper. This could indicate that Xero is providing a product to an under-served market that values the new features of a SaaS product. In my opinion Xero is a high-margin product that provides enough standard functionality to cater to the main market, and provides benefits that are in the dimensions that the main market values. Therefore I conclude that Xero is a sustaining innovation.
With sustaining innovations, Clayton Christiansen has found that the leading and dominant firms recognise the value of the technology, invest in it, and are able to master and lead with the new technology. This would lead to a prediction that Xero will face significant competition in the near future from the existing incumbents such as MYOB, Sage, or Intuit. In trying to predict what this means for Xero, I think there are a number of other factors to consider: first-mover advantage; network externalities (Metcalf's law); and switching costs. I think some of these could be significant factors for Xero, though better addressed in separate blog entries!
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By Kelvin Hartnall, March 4, 2009 @ 4:54 am
Thanks Rod, I am very excited about Xero's potential. Over the coming weeks I plan to do some further analysis as I structure my thoughts about Xero's opportunities and threats.
By Vince, March 4, 2009 @ 6:05 pm
I think you are absolutely correct to conclude that Xero is a "sustaining" rather than "disruptive" innovation. But I came to that conclusion for slightly different reasons to you. However, I am not as excited as you by Xero's potential. I think it faces some very real challenges.
Xero is one of many new SaaS accounting products that have appeared in the past 2-3 years. While it appears to be the leading New Zealand-based SaaS accounting provider there are many similar companies around the globe. In the UK market alone there are at least 15 SaaS accounting or cashbook products that Xero is directly competing with plus the existing desktop players Sage and Quickbooks.
Some of these companies like the Dutch company Twinfield have been around for much longer and have many more customers than Xero.
Being a disruptive innovation surely implies being first to market or at least being the one company that changes the market place? Because there are now so many SaaS players it will be difficult for any one company like Xero to be defined as "disruptive" unless it gets to clearly dominate and lead the market or develops some product features that are truly revolutionary.
Xero certainly wasn't first to market in the SaaS accounting arena. Even a traditional provider like Intuit had Quickbooks Online on the market before Xero existed. So Xero could not be considered to be disruptive by being first to market.
Based on Xero's recently released customer numbers it is still a very long way from its hoped for market domination – even in the New Zealand market. There is about 600,000 SMEs in New Zealand and countless millions around the world. Xero has attracted perhaps 3,000 SMEs in New Zealand plus another 1,000 or so in the UK. These small numbers rule it out from being disruptive on that criteria.
From a product development point of view Xero is a well-designed and featured product. But the majority of its features (and resulting benefits) are shared in common with other SaaS products. Perhaps the one area where Xero is different to most other SaaS products is its ability to pull in bank data – but the non-SaaS product BankLink, which is very widely used by accountants and small businesses in New Zealand and Australia has been doing that since the 1980s. Again Xero misses out on the third of my criteria for disruptive technology.
I know this is a slightly different way of approaching "disruptive technology" to Christiansen's method that you have used but I think it is a valid way of assessing disruption.
In the SaaS market the true disrupter may be a company like Ubikwiti (www.ubikwiti.com) which is giving away for free what Xero is trying to charge for.
You note that Xero will face significant competition in the near future. I think it already faces significant competition – not just from these other SaaS companies but also from the traditional desktop companies such as MYOB, Sage and Intuit who have also launched SaaS products.
There is already downward pressure on price in this market. Xero's float document was based on a monthly fee of $75. It is now charging $49 per month for its Standard Edition customers and much less for its Accountants Edition customers. UK pricing has also been dropped. Similarly, pricing for Quickbooks Online has been slashed recently. Companies like Ubikiwiti will place even more pressure on Xero.
The problem with a business model where there are few barriers to entry and where new customers can be added on at relatively little cost is that there is continual downward pressure on pricing from competitors who are desparate to get customers.
Despite being a company with talented people and a well designed product, Xero has a real battle on its hands to ensure it is not just another company with a "me too" product struggling to make money. It will be very interesting to see its financial results for the year to 31 March and see how much revenue it is earning compared to its expenses. Based on the customer numbers Xero has released my guess is it will still be burning cash at a very quick rate.
Kelvin, I note you are are going to carry out some further analysis of Xero in the coming weeks. I will be very interested to see the results of your research.
By Rodger Harris, March 4, 2009 @ 6:57 pm
Wonder if iXero/MyXero is coming down the track? (Xero for personal finance)
Probably best for them to stick with SMB for the mean time, but something I would definitely use…(although its not something that I would pay much for, maybe its something that they could sell to banks as a value-add for the banks customers)
I think Xeros' potential is going to come to light on the 1st of April when they are next 'due' to report progress. I believe that their latest announcement re:customer numbers is only going to be the tip of the iceberg
By Kelvin Hartnall, March 4, 2009 @ 9:30 pm
Hi Vince,
Thanks for the insightful and informative comment. I agree, there is already significant competition from other similar start-up companies, some of which are offering similar services and some of which are free. You bring up a good point too about the pricing of these products and how there is already pricing pressure occurring. However the online offerings offered by MYOB and Sage currently seem to be a poor comparison to Xero, though being a sustaining innovation I imagine that Xero will be faced with far more competition going forward.
I do see some competitive advantages that Xero can benefit from, and despite the significant competition this will be an extremely fast-growing market; a fast growing market usually results in less direct competition. I suspect there will be enough varying requirements and potential product differentiation for a number of the online accounting products to have a place in the market. Also, the resources that Xero have will give it competitive strength against the 1 or 2-man bands that make up the majority of the competitors, so I'm more concerned about MYOB, Sage, and Intuit than some of the offerings. I'll need to think through and structure my ideas a bit more before I articulate them, and I'll post these to the blog in the next few weeks.
Thanks again for your thought-provoking comment.
By Kelvin Hartnall, March 4, 2009 @ 11:15 pm
Hi Rodger,
Interesting thoughts. I currently use Xero for my personal finances since they offer a $10 a month option for a non-GST registered entity, as long as you're an existing customer. It is a bit of overkill though since I'm not doing accrual accounting for my personal finances.
In my opinion, I think the personal finances market is quite different to the SME market. As you point out, the personal finances market is very price-sensitive, though people don't require much functionality. The SME market is less price-sensitive and are often time-poor, but have very specific requirements. For example tax compliance is important such as GST and provisional tax calculations. They also rely heavily on their financial advisor for recommendations. So I think they are quite different markets.
There are already a number of companies offering services for personal finance. For example, have a look at Mint. I personally would prefer to see Xero maintain their focus on the SME market for the moment.
Yes, will be interesting to see their conversion rate at the 31 March 2009 cross-over point.
By Ben Kepes, March 15, 2009 @ 3:58 pm
Kelvin – awesome post – I follow Xero and the other SaaS accounting apps pretty closely and it's great to have your take on these things. Despite being very postive about the Xero product and it's market potential, I'd have to say you're a little misguided in your assesment that Xero is up against primarily one or two man bands. Twinfield has already been mentioned here, as has Ubikwitii which is a multi decade veteran of this sort of stuff and has a model which is really interesting. There's a bunch of others – FreshBooks (nvoicing, not accounting but still worth following) has a similar size team to Xero. The incumbents are trying (thus far unsuccessfully but dont write them off).
The more interesting question is whether or not the land grab is causing a flight towards zero – where downwards price pressure will see vendors cut subscription rates in an ever descending spiral…
By Kelvin Hartnall, March 15, 2009 @ 8:17 pm
Thanks for the comment Ben. Yes, I agree, I might have been misguided in my assessment of some of the non-incumbent competitors. As you point out, there are a number of other online accounting companies of a similar size to Xero. There are also other SaaS competitors that could move into the SME accounting space. The next 3 – 5 years are going to be quite interesting as this plays out!
Concerning the land-grab and product pricing, I'm not sure I agree that there will be flight towards zero. I think sufficient potential differentiation exists, especially geographical, to avoid the commoditisation of functionality. However, I think there could well be an argument for multiple versions of the product, with some of the commodity functionality being provided in a 'lite' version at little or no cost. The differentiated functionality can then be available in the complete version at the regular price.
By Greg Day, March 17, 2009 @ 9:20 pm
Hey Kelvin,
furthering the Xero chat we started in Waiheke, I think the major risk for Xero is simply the reality of running out of cash. I think Xero is a great product, and I am sure there is a ready market for it. However, I think reaching and selling to that market will take more resources than Xero currently has. It will not be a simple sell, and I think its too soon in the game for network and other effects to have a significant impact.
I'd love to see Xero do well. Im not sure the other SaaS competitors are Xeros significant problem, I think it is simply a cashflow issue. I expect Xero in some form will go back to the market for cash, but it will be a hard sell in this climate.
Disclosure: I also own Xero shares and am a enthusiastic user!
By Sanjeevi, April 7, 2009 @ 6:47 am
I agree with you completely on XERO and have no second opinion. You might also want to check out another online accounting framework 'COAST' being used by a few accounting firms in UK and Ireland. This framework helps the user create his contract/placement, timesheets, invoices and interfaces with almost any payroll and accounting software in the world. I sincerely feel that COAST clubbed with XERO will be a deadly combination. I wish XERO a complete success in its quest.
By Cherry Vanilla, July 7, 2009 @ 12:50 am
I am not sure the comparison to Quickbooks is correct…or fair. Quickbooks also has an SaaS solution which I implemented for my brother's company several years ago. He has been extremely pleased with it and has run it himself very successfully for his business. The pricing is comparable to Xero last time I checked.
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July 18th, 2009 at 2:53 amI've just signed up for a free Quickbooks online account. I agree that it is feature-rich and it will be one of the incumbent solutions to watch as the online accounting market grows. In my opinion, I think Xero is a nicer and better solution, which may be due to it being a startup with no desktop legacy. Does anyone have any numbers as to how many paying customers have signed up for Quickbooks online?
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YOUR WASHINGTON AND YOU! A WEEKLY REPORT from KARL MUNDT SENATOR FROM SOUTH DAKOTA United States Senate "FOR A FAIR CHANCE FOR A FREE PEOPLE" VOLUME XVI (1954) NUMBER 21 - fOR RELEASE JUNE 2 OR AFTER "UNDER GOD," I was happy to join my Senate colleagues recently in unanimous approval of S.J. Res. 126, which would add the words "under God" to the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, so it would read thus: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." In this era, when Godless Communism runs rampant throughout the world, it is a time for all Americans to stand by those religious principles which are the firm foundation upon which this great nation was built. This new resolution, approved by the U.S. Senate, makes those principles plainer for the world to see, and to know. McKAY'S METHODS. In view of Secretary of Interior Douglas McKay's visit to the Black Hills next weekend as guest speaker for the S.D. Stock Grower's convention, it may be well to review McKay's methods of handling America's electric power problems--a vital part of South Dakota's future development. In a recent speech, McKay said his goal is "more actual kilowatts, not conversation kilowatts, more electrical power, not political power", as he struck back at critics who, he maintained, claimed that this Administration opposed "new starts" in the field of U.S. hydroelectric projects. McKay said the Eisenhower administration had inherited from the Truman Administration a "no new starts" order—issued at Korean War outbreak—but now, he said "we are ready to go ahead with a new start" and called for construction of 900,000-kw-capacity John Day Dam in Oregon to be built by the U.S. Army Engineers. The Secretary stressed there are NO "For Sale" signs on any Federal power project. "We are trying to develop MORE electric power", McKay said, "and at the same time we want that power to be produced and sold at the lowest equitable cost". I am confident that South Dakota's farmers, ranchers and businessmen will give a royal welcome to Secretary McKay when he arrives in our State next weekend. Here is a man who is using sound and sincere methods to provide for America's future development to the fullest possible extent. RECOMMENDED READING. The May 25 issue of "U.S. News and World Report"—page 52—tells of efforts to cut back 25% of the 260,000 U.S.-owned passenger vehicles and save up to $5 million per year. "Who Rates A Free Chauffeur" tells of objectives contained in S. 3155, the bill I introduced now being considered by Senate Government Operations Comm. FOLLOWING LAST YEAR'S AWARD TO FBI DIRECTOR, J. EDGAR HOOVER, "THE ALL-AMERICAN CONFERENCE TO COMBAT COMMUNISM" LAST WEEKEND PRESENTED ITS ANNUAL CITATION (right) TO ME IN A CEREMONY CONDUCTED BY REV. DANIEL A. POLING, EDITOR, CHRISTIAN HERALD. FIFTY NATIONAL GROUPS, WITH TOTAL MEMBERSHIP OF 55 MILLION, COMPRISE THE CONFERENCE WHICH IS DEVOTED TO MAINTAINING THE CAUSE OF AMERICAN FREEDOM. I ACCEPTED, HUMBLY, ON BEHALF OF ALL SOUTH DAKOTANS, WHOSE LOYALTY THROUGH THE YEARS HAS PERMITTED ME TO CARRY ON THIS CRUSADE AGAINST GODLESS COMMUNISM. The distinguised Serivce Citation of The All-American Conference to Combat Communism for 1954 is awarded to Hon. Karl E. Mundt UNITED STATES SENATOR. FROM SOUTH DAKOTA Sen. Mundt, as educator, author, social scientist and statesman has displayed consistent devotion to the highest American ideals and unremitting effort in upholding them against attack. With Courage, Loyalty, Wisdom and Faith, Sen. Mundt has served God and country. He has a genius for capturing new occasions for the cause of freedom. He is the father of "Know Hour America Week." his service to the All-American Conference has been outstanding. In grateful acknowledgment, this Citation is bestowed.
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Just got my Lumia 920 dropped off my the USPS truck and after setting it up and all, I couldn't find the "Quick Share" button to Facebook and/or Skydrive. I know this feature existed in WP7 and 7.5, I just don't see it in WP8. The feature I am talking about is the "share to Facebook" option you see when you tap the three dots after taking a picture. Instead, you have to tap share, then Facebook. Is this just me, or was that feature removed from WP8?
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Rear springs need help. Airbags?
Anyone have experience using airbags to help with rear suspension sagging under load? Please share your thoughts about the different brands available. Pro's and con's of any of them you may have used?
Better or worse than upgrading rear springs to accommodate more weight?
I'm looking at trailer pin weights of about 1600 pounds, and the pickup isn't liking that very much. I'm still 600 pounds under the rated payload, can't imagine trying to push any higher. All other weight limits are well within allowable specs for the pickup.
09-23-2013, 05:37 AM #2Have you ever heard of Roadmaster Active Suspension?
I used to be a big fan of airbag systems, I had them on 4 of my last 5 trucks, after trying out the Roadmaster system on my 2011 1500 while towing a loaded car trailer (5200lbs) I was sold.
Keeps the truck level with a load on or in, assists with traction by stopping wheelhop.
Easy install in less than an hour in the driveway with basic handtools.
Being a mechanical system it doesnt need to be turned on or set-up, ready when you are to take on a load, when its not needed the suspension retains its factory ride qualities.
The price is also well under the cost of a quality airbag system.
09-23-2013, 07:03 AM #3X2 on the Roadmaster. It is not very expensive. Install should take no more than an hour (that's with beer breaks) and not a factor when unloaded.
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09-23-2013, 09:22 AM #4Also as a GMTC member you get a discount on RAS. RAS is made in the U.S. and their support people actually call you.
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I was not aware of the Roadmaster Active Suspension product. Went to their website and checked it out, seems to be an excellent product, well made, etc.
My trailer weight can get up to 5.5 tons, approaching max tow rating, but still within the spec's for my pickup, and payload weight will normally be close to 1600 pounds, also well within spec's. Are any of you gents using the Roadmaster product for those kind of loads?
09-23-2013, 02:48 PM #6Here's a couple of reviews from members and a write up on the product.
1996 Chevy Tahoe LT 5.7L V8 4X4 205,000+ miles. Built proudly at Janesville Assembly in Janesville, Wisconsin
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09-23-2013, 04:14 PM #7Hmm i think i might get a set!
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09-23-2013, 07:15 PM #8I regularly approach those size loads (and occaisionally pass them) in my 2003 Crewcab dually when towig a 45' Carson tripple axle gooseneck carhauler with 3 cars or construction equipment on the deck.
The truck has been using a RAS for about 6 months now with great results on more than a few cross country runs.
The RAS made the truck ride somewhat better than bags when theres no load on the deck.
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I have same issues, How would/could this setup be better than "add a leaf"...?
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10-02-2013, 09:08 PM #10AAL's (add a leaf) stiffen the suspension, when the truck is loaded or unloaded, if your an older guy like me the kidneys, back, and bladder just dont like this anymore. Due to design the RAS system doesnt start stiffening the suspension until you add weight, and the increase varies according to the amount of weight.
My 2011 has its nice soft factory ride until I load the bed and or hook up a trailor, then it slighly squats on the RAS springs, maybe 1/2" and starts taking the load. Another benefit is the RAS acts like a sway control system and a traction system too, I no longer get wheel hop on slick surfaces.
The RAS wont lift or rearch your springs like an AAL, so if you have sagging springs it brings them near stock specs but no added height.
You can adjust the RAS preload to stiffen the system up if its to soft for your needs. AAL cant be adjusted, firmness or softness is what you get.
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Daddy's got the night off! Need a suggestion for last minute walk-in or bar dinning.
No specific 'hood, no budget, no type (prefer non-Italian, no sushi).
I was thinking along the lines of:
Casa Mono
I was not thinking:
Gramercy Tavern
Gotham Bar & Grill
Any suggestions? What's new?
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42 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003
Casa Mono
52 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003
Not new, but reliable:
Bar Boulud
Spotted Pig
The Breslin
The Modern Bar Room
Blue Ribbon BrasserieIf you like ethnic fusion, here are some new-ish suggestions:
Kin Shop
Hung Ry
Ma Peche (limited bar menu)
Spotted Pig
314 W 11th St, New York, NY 10014The Modern
9 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019Blue Ribbon Brasserie
97 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012Bar Boulud
1900 Broadway, New York, NY 10023Aldea
31 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011The Breslin
20 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001Ma Peche
15 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019Nuela
43 W 24th St, New York, NY 10010Kin Shop
469 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011Hung Ry
55 Bond St, New York, NY 10012Empellon Taqueria
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Bar Boulud especially if you have a charcuterie craving would make a nice night out.
BTW, Spotted Pig and the Breslin also have bars upstairs.
Love Blue Ribbon Brasserie but the bar is tiny, and the wait for any seat at all seems long.
Spotted Pig
314 W 11th St, New York, NY 10014Blue Ribbon Brasserie
97 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012Bar Boulud
1900 Broadway, New York, NY 10023The Breslin
20 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001