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Le mince corps en aulne de cette basse « semi-hollow » dispose d'une table et d'un dos en érable et d'ouïes en « f » au binding élégant. Son manche en érable profilé en « C » dispose d'une touche de radius 9,5" en palissandre, d'un filet blanc et sertie de 21 frettes medium jumbo, et de belles incrustations « block » en perloid blanc. Les autres caractéristiques remarquables comprennent deux micros humbucker Fideli'Tron™ avec un sélecteur trois positions, une plaque de protection noire trois plis, quatre potentiomètres de réglage « à jupe » de style « ampli » (volume et tonalité pour chaque micro) et un chevalet Adjusto-Matic™ doté d'un cordier trapézoïdal flottant arborant le « F » de la marque. Disponible avec les superbes finitions brillantes Three-color Sunburst, Black, Candy Apple Red et Black Cherry Burst.
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My wife let me splurge this birthday and I purchased a three tone sunburst Coronado, sight unseen, which is usually a bad idea. But I can finally play acoustically without waking up the whole house. I have to make an outline or else I'll ramble on and on.
Overall feel - I wasn't sure what the larger and wider bottom on the bass body would feel like on the arm and body. I thought it might be too cumbersome, but it's absolutely perfect. It never feels like your arm is going to slip off the bottom. It's impossible. The Coronado is one of the heavier semi-hollows, so be sure to have a good comfortable strap. The polyester gloss makes the neck very fast and comfortable. My only complaint has been acknowledged by others already and it is the pick guard placement, but I can overlook it for one reason. I hardly ever turn my volume down on the bridge. Either I'm on full or will switch to the neck pickup where it isn't an issue.
Tone - One word. Versatility. You can really get some J and P tones out of this thing. It's an all-in-one bass as far as I'm concerned. It really has a Dimension characteristic about it. While you can get those tones, this bass has a sound of its own. The warmth in the tone is incomparable, but it is unmistakably Fender. The Rumble amp adds to the possibilities.
Looks - Pictures do not do this bass justice. The Coronado will never be confused for anything. The gloss is immaculate and protective. All of the color options for this bass are excellent. This was the hardest decision I've had to make concerning color option.
Overall impression - This is not a competitive bass. It is not trying to keep up with other manufacturers. The Coronado is distinctive and blows other basses in the same price range away. Nothing about it was an afterthought. This bass does not feel, sound or play like a "Modern Player" series bass. Great acoustics and electronics.
For anyone in the market for a semi-hollow bass the Fender Coronado is a no-brainer.
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Being an "elder semester", one of my early heros were the Small Faces with Kenny Lane at the bass. Short after release of the Coronado bass in the mid nineteen-sixties, Lane was to be seen with various models of the Coronado bass from 1966 on (Youtube).
Their records were coined by Lane´s expressive bass playing and the special melodic sound of the hollow-bodied Coronado, playing a dominant role in their songs.
Since I never owned a Coronado from that time, I was stoked by Fender´s re-issue of this model. One is mine now since a few days!
I am absolutely enthusiastic about this bass! It is not "that hollow-body" in sound as the original was, what might be due to the center block added to the re-issue, making the guitar more stable against feedback. Anyway - everything is possible fromn rock to jazz, blues and pop.
What strikes me most is the high level of craftsmanship proven with this bass! I had some quiet doubts whether "MIC" could catch up with other manufacturing countries. I can tell you by this example: yes, they absolutely can! The finish is stunning in every detail, the choice of the visible wood couldn´t be better, the frets are finished perfectly, the fret board is fast and feels great. If at all, the origin may perhaps be identified by the metal parts, of which one or the other appears a bit sharp-edged, but: remind the price!
My Coronado was playable without any reconditioning from my side - which means something! The only thing I put hand on was the pickguard, which I do not need and which impedes free access to the bridge PU´s volume knob. No problem with removing it!
The three-way PU toggle switch offers a usefull variety of sounds, and if your fine-motoring is sensitive enough you will be able to achieve nice tweaking of sounds in the middle position by controlling the neck PU´s control knob.
I fell in love with this instrument, it is my favourite bass now.
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I had never seen Fenders original Hollow-body bass before until this year, and I'm really glad they brought it back for a new generation of players to enjoy. It's one of those basses I just fell in love with on sight!
Currently I own a Squier P-Bass and a Fender Aerodyne Jazz, and this offers me a wide tonal range, within one bass, that the P and J can't produce. The pickups are much further apart than on other basses so, if you tend to rest on them, the sound ranges strongly between bite (bridge) and boom (neck). Playing in between leaves you without a thumb-rest, but it's something I've gotten used to.
I checked the action and neck, and it took me very little time to improve it's playability and intonation. It's a CIJ (crafted in China) model, so I wasn't sure what state it would arrive in, and I was very impressed!
When you see this bass in real life, it is truly stunning. I bought the Candy Apple Red finish, and it looks sensational. My favourite feature is the carved wooden 'F' logo set on the floating bridge.
For the money, and the quality in production, this bass is a champion!
I was looking for a classic-looking, vintage tone bass that stands out from all the Ps, Js, Thumbs, MMs etc, and I couldn't be happier with this offering from Fender
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|Model Name:
|Coronado Bass, Rosewood Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst
|Model Number:
|Modern Player
|3-Color Sunburst
|Body Material:
|Laminated Maple with Alder Center-Block
|Body Finish:
|Gloss Polyester
|Body Shape:
|Body Binding:
|Filet de table et de dos
|Neck Material:
|Manche érable
|Neck Finish:
|Gloss Polyester
|Neck Shape:
|Forme en C
|Neck Binding:
|Scale Length:
|30" (762 mm)
|Fingerboard Radius:
|9.5" (24.1 cm)
|Number of Frets:
|Fret Size:
|Medium Jumbo
|String Nut:
|Sillet en os synthétique
|Nut Width:
|1.625" (41.3 mm)
|Position Inlays:
|Repères de touche "block", imitation nacre.
|Truss Rods:
|Neck Plate:
|Bridge Pickup:
|Fideli'Tron™ Humbucking
|Neck Pickup:
|Fideli'Tron™ Humbucking
|Volume 1. (micro manche), tonalité 1. (micro manche), Volume 2. (micro chevalet), tonalité 2. (micro chevalet)
|Pickup Switching:
|Sélecteur à 3 positions. Position 1 : micro chevalet. Position 2 : micros chevalet et manche. Position 3 : micro manche.
|Pickup Configuration:
|Pinned Adjusto-Matic™ with Floating "F" Trapeze Tailpiece
|Hardware Finish:
|Tuning Machines:
|Fender Standard Cast/Sealed
|3-Ply Black
|Control Knobs:
|Boutons pour ampli "Skirted"
|Fender® USA Super 7250M, NPS (.045-.105 Tirants)
|Unique Features:
|Semi-Hollow Body with Center-Block, Distinctive Coronado Headstock Shape, Bound Top, Back, Fingerboard and "F"-Holes, Vintage Tinted Neck, Vintage Style Skirted Control Knobs, Single Disk String Tree, Fender® Engraved Neck Plate
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Local leader of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), Jamil Majdalawi, called on Hamas on Saturday to renounce control over the coastal region. Majdalawi's remarks came on the sideline of a large PFLP's rally, marking the 40th anniversary of the installation of the leftist Palestinian party.
"Down with internal fighting, down with dismissal of others, long live democratic pluralism," Majdalwi addressed PFLP's supporters.
The leftist leader criticized underway Palestinian Authority's arrests among local Palestinians throughout the West Bank, as " satan equation', demanding the Salam Fayyad-led cabinet not to hold people accountable, based on their political affiliations.
At the Gaza level, Majdalawi denounced what he called ' Hamas' apparatuses crimes' during a commemoration rally of late Palestinian president Yasser Arafat in November, in which at least eight people were killed and dozens other wounded, when Hamas-run police forces dispersed crowds.
He also expressed outrage over PA's forces crackdown on protesters of the recent U.S-hosted Annaplois peace summit, in the West Bank city of Hebron, where two civilians were shot dead.
Majdalawi, who is also a member of PFLP's political bureau, called for halting the rivalry between Hamas and Fatah, urging the two parties to reinitiate dialogue for the best of Palestinian national interests.
Hamas, an Islamist party established in 1988, took control over Gaza in mid June, amidst a power struggle with the largest PLO-linked secular Fatah party. President Abbas of Fatah, outlawed Hamas and formed a caretaker government in the West Bank.
The leftist leader stressed on the PFLP's path of resistance, saying that the PFLP's guns will remain to be pointed at the Israeli occupation, until such an occupation comes to end once and for all.
The PFLP was established in December, 1967 by George Habash, a veteran Palestinian leader, and since then it became a member of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).
The party has been involved in armed resistance against the Israeli occupation, the most notable of which was hijacking Israeli planes in the 1970s.

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July 13-17, 2009
Sandboxer: Light-Weight Application Isolation in Mobile Internet DevicesMichael Leibowitz (firstname.lastname@example.com)
In this paper, we introduce sandboxer, an application isolation mechanism for Moblin based Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs). MIDs are expected to support the "open but secure" device model where end users are expected to download applications from potentially malicious sources. Sandboxer allows us to safely construct a system that is similar to the conventional *NIX desktop, but with the assumption that applications are malicious. Sandboxer uses a combination of filesystem namespace isolation, which provide a secure chroot like jail; UID/GID separation, which provide IPC isolation; and cgroups based resource controllers, which provide access control to devices as well as dynamic limits on resources. By combining these facilities, we are able to provide sufficient protection to the user and system from both compromised applications that have been subverted as well as malicious applications while maintaining a very similar environment to the traditional *NIX desktop. The mechanism also provides facility for applications to hide the local data from rest of the applications running in their own sandboxes.
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Perfect Waterfront Vacation Home on Lake Keowee-Boat Rentals in Lake Keowee
- bedrooms 5
- baths 4
- sleeps 16
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type House
- community
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 1,850 - $ 2,975 / week
vacation rental description
Boat and WaveRunner rentals are available for our renters and others staying at Lake Keowee at a substantially reduced cost !!! (See information below)
The Grandis Getaway is located on Lake Keowee in South Carolina off of Highway 188 on Petty Road,
approximately 6 miles from the town of Seneca and only 16 miles from Clemson University.
This beautiful contemporary 3,500 square-foot lakefront home comfortably sleeps up to 16 people. A
covered dock with boat and WaveRunner lifts, along with a sandy beach offers all kinds of fun for
family and friends. 18,500 acres of water and a 300-mile shoreline make Lake Keowee a popular place
for boating, fishing, water-skiing, swimming, camping and picnicking. Bring your boat or rent ours
(public boat ramps nearby)and explore this pristine lake with all its natural beauty. We also
provide a canoe and two kayaks for more leisurely excursions. No matter what the weather you'll be
comfortable in this air conditioned home filled with picturesque views of the lake.
Our home is located in a quiet deep-water cove, perfect for fishing and swimming. Take in some sun in the gently sloped backyard with easy access to the lake, dock and sandy beach. A basketball court is located in the front yard. A long paved driveway with parking in the front and back offers ample parking for cars and watercraft.
Enter the main floor to find three bedrooms and two baths, including a master suite with walk-in
closet, full bath and door to the deck. Cathedral ceilings, wood flooring and a floor-to-ceiling
stone fireplace (gas) make the central living area a space for fun gatherings with family and
friends. The spacious, fully equipped kitchen (gas range, dish washer, refrigerator/freezer, etc)
has a pantry, breakfast bar and is adjacent to a furnished screened porch with comfortable seating and views of the lake.
Kitchen utensils, china, pots, pans, cooking starter items, linens and towels are provided. Cable television, DVD/VCR and free wireless Internet are offered on each level.
As you walk downstairs you see the water through picture windows. Open the door to the backyard and
Lake Keowee! Two spacious bedrooms each with bathrooms, laundry facilities, a kitchenette (sink,
microwave, etc), refrigerator/freezer, provide a separate living space for individual families. The
downstairs common living area is made cozy by the stone fireplace (gas). Kick back and watch TV or
play PS2 on the home theatre system with 5.1 dolby surround sound. OR!!! Head into the Movie
Theatre !!! with theatre seating 7.1 Surround sound and a 65" HD TV(the ultimate movie pkg with
movies on demand available at no charge) We also maintain a video library for your use. Enjoy
playing the full-size arcade pinball machine, pool table, foosball table, air hockey, electric piano, Nintendo 64,
and PlayStation2. Check out the celestial skies with the digital telescope or play
against the computer chess board that moves its own pieces! Or make use of the computer center, with high speed Internet, memory slots for your camera's cards and a printer. There are kid's toys and videos, board games and a gaming table to complete the game room.
Bed Setup: Upstairs there is a very roomy master bedroom suite with a king size bed, full bathroom,
walk-in closet and door to the deck. There are two other bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the
other with two twin beds. There are 2 bedrooms downstairs that are very large. One has a queen bed
and a set of twin bunk-beds, the other has a queen and a double futon/twin bunk bed that can also be made into a couch. There is also a double futon couch/bed in the movie thetre room downstairs which can act as a 6th bedroom!
Upstairs sleeps 6 comfortably and downstairs can sleep up to 10 people. All the furnishings are
fairly new and very comfortable. There is also a port-a-crib and high chair for an infant.
*Rental of a spacious 21-foot deckboat (seats up to 10 people), with a 250
hp inboard/out-board engine, is available, for a charge of $1,350.00 per week or $295 daily. We also rent WaveRunners!!! Contact us for further information.
Imagine pulling up to this beautiful vacation spot and having a boat parked at your private covered dock for use at your leisure. Enjoy fishing, waterskiing, swimming or just lounging.
Guests are expected to leave the kitchen clean and the house picked up and in good condition upon
departure. Laundering of linens will be included in the cleaning fee.
Signing a credit card damage/loss agreement or providing a fully refundable $500.00 security deposit upon satisfactory exit inspection is required.
A 50% deposit of the entire fee is required to confirm the reservation. Reservations are secured
solely on deposits. The balance is due 30 days before the scheduled arrival date. Cancellation more than 60 days prior to arrival will be fully refunded. For cancellations within 60 days of the
scheduled arrival date, we will refund the taxes and damage deposit. If we are able to rebook the
property, we will also refund a prorated share of the rental fee for each day that is filled.
To book your reservation, please check our availability calendar.
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house rental amenities
Full kitchen, dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer, ice maker, loads of cooking utensils provided, all towels/linens provided. There is kitchen seating for up to 16 people with the extra table available. Floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplaces on each level, cordless phones with free long distance, 2-zone central air conditioning. Cable TV (5 televisions) with free movies on demand, 2 VCR's, 5 DVDs, a CD Player. Movie theatre with tiered movie theatre seating, a 65" HD TV, 7.1 surround sound, and a video and gaming library. The movie theatre also contains an electric piano. The activity area is complete with a pool table, air hockey, Tornado foosball table, fullsize arcade pinball machine, electronic chess, computer station (with high speed internet, memory slots and printer) and an electronic stationary bike along with a large gaming table and lots of board games, You will also find a high capacity washer and dryer. There is a gas grill (BBQ) located on the deck. Outside there is a basketball court, stone firepit with seating, horseshoe pits, white sandy beach with a canoe and 3 kayaks, a lakefront gazebo with seating, table and swing, covered boat dock with WaveRunner lifts, gentle sloping yard, located in quiet deepwater cove.
activities and attractions in Lake Keowee South Carolina
Hiking, Biking, Golf, Tennis, Basketball, Horseshoes, Fishing, Shopping, Restaurants, Cinemas,
Sightseeing, Swimming, Boating, Sailing, Waterskiing, Jet Skiing
If you love the best of what Mother Nature has to offer, spectacular mountains and waterfalls, crystal clear waters and almost perfect 4-season weather, then this is the vacation spot for you.
Tucked in the Northwest corner of South Carolina is truly a paradise found. Here you will find
lifelong residents and vacationers alike say this is the most beautiful part of the country I have ever seen.
The Blue Ridge Mountains serves as the backdrop and Lake Keowee the centerpiece of this beautiful
setting. There are 18,500 acres of water and more than 300 miles of shoreline. Lake Keowee
provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy nature. If you enjoy water sports you will love the
sailing, boating, water-skiing, canoeing, whitewater rafting and fishing. The area is surrounded by 1000's of acres of protected land with six state parks nearby and located with access to two of the most pristine lakes in the Southeast, Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee. Golfers will enjoy the various public and private golfing options available around Lake Keowee.
The town of Seneca is only minutes away. Every modern convenience including shops, restaurants,
grocery stores, cinemas and a bowling alley can be found there. Lake Keowee is located only 45
minutes from Greenville, SC, 90 minutes from Atlanta and 2 hours from Charlotte. Only 20 minutes
away is the town of Clemson, home of the Clemson Tigers. In addition to their national ranked
sports teams, Clemson's campus hosts 270 acres of Botanical Gardens and the Brooks Center for the
Performing Arts.
vacation rental rates
January 1 to March 31........$1850 weekly
April 1 to May 23............$2100 weekly
May 23 to September 7........$2975 weekly
September 7 to December 1....$2100 weekly
Plus Cleaning Fee of $175 (includes the provision and laundering of all linens)
Beds are made and towels arranged for your arrival
- Partial weeks (at least 3-night stay) are available for 295.00 per night (Dec-March) to 375.00 per night (Sept to Nov/April-Mid to May).
$1,350/week -- $295/ day
$950.00 per week (2 WaveRunners 1750.00 per week)
$295.00 per day - 8 hrs (2 WaveRunners $495.00 per day)
$195 per 1/2 day - 4 hrs (2 WaveRunners $295.00 per 1/2 day)
Please see our website at: lakekeoweeboatrentals (dot com)
** We also rent to others staying on Lake Keowee **
Weekly rental of beautiful spacious 21-foot V-Hull deckboats (Seats 10-13 people),
with 250 Horsepower inboard/outboard engine, are available for a charge of $1,350 per week or $295 per day. We have three almost identical boats for
rent. We also rent our boats to others staying on Lake Keowee. Rental of two boats is $2,500.
WaveRunners are incredible Yamaha VX Deluxe and Sea Doo 3-Seaters!!
Signing of a credit card damage agreement or a $500.00 security deposit will be required and is fully refundable following a satisfactory exit inspection after the rental period.
Reservations are based solely on deposits received. A deposit must be received in order to confirm your stay.
To book your reservation please check our availability calendar.
A 50% Deposit is required to confirm the reservation.
The Balance is due 30 days before the scheduled arrival date, at which point the rental fee is nonrefundable.
Cancellation more than 60 days prior to arrival will be fully refunded.
For cancellations within 60 days of the scheduled arrival date, we will refund the taxes and damage deposit. If we are able to rebook the property, we will also refund a prorated share of the rental fee for each day that is filled.
Visa and Master Cards are accepted (3% bank charge will be applied)
Michael Grandis 828-275-6060
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center


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What's it like to have an electric car that never needs gas? Well, it's National Plug-In Day, so Nissan wants to show you. How? Free gas. Yes--- free. The company says they're celebrating National Plug-In Day by focusing on gas-free living. On Thursday, September 26, that means that from noon – 4 p.m., they're giving away free fill-ups at the BP location at 610 Spring Street in midtown Atlanta. When drivers stop to participate, they'll be encouraged to calculate their potential yearly savings from going gas-free using an online tool (with a little help from a Nissan representative and an iPad). The company will also host National Plug-In Day activities on Saturday, September 28 at Atlantic Station Central Park from noon to 5 p.m. Drivers will be able to hear from Nissan executives and current LEAF owners about the benefits of driving electric vehicles.Nissan says Atlanta has consistently been one of the top electric car markets in the U.S., and was also the top market in the country last month for Nissan LEAF sales. The LEAF, of course, is Nissan's electric car.For more information about other National Plug In Day events in your community, visit www.pluginday.org.
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Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution is the only museum in the nation devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design. The museum presents compelling perspectives on the impact of design on daily life through active educational programs, exhibitions and publications. Founded in 1897, the museum is housed in the Andrew Carnegie Mansion on Fifth Avenue in New York City, which is currently undergoing renovation as part of a $64 million capital campaign that includes enlarged and enhanced facilities for exhibitions, collections display, education programming and the National Design Library, and an increased endowment.
During the renovation, Cooper-Hewitt's usual schedule of exhibitions, education programs and events will be staged at various off-site locations, including Graphic Design—Now in Production on view at Governors Island in New York from May through September 2012.
International in scope and possessing one of the most diverse and comprehensive collections of design works in existence, the museum's rich holdings range from the Han Dynasty (200 B.C.) to the present day and total more than 200,000 objects. The museum's collections are organized in four curatorial departments: Product Design and Decorative Arts; Drawings, Prints and Graphic Design; Textiles; Wallcoverings; and are supported by design archives and a reference library with more than 70,000 volumes, including 5,000 rare books.
The museum's educational initiatives encompass programs targeted to youth and adults, including lectures, seminars, symposia, workshops, family events and guided exhibition tours. Museum education programs explore the role of design in everyday life, engage larger, more diverse audiences and fulfill the mission of the Hewitt sisters to serve as a catalyst for design education, nationally and internationally.
A center for scholarly and applied research, the museum provides professional development and museum training to students through a graduate-level program in the history of decorative arts conducted in partnership with The Parsons New School for Design. The program, based at Cooper-Hewitt, emphasizes object-based teaching, using the museum's collections.
In order to extend its reach and impact, Cooper-Hewitt is expanding its online presence, with access to featured works from the museum's collection and expanded professional development programs for K-12 teachers, including lesson plans aligned to core curriculum, which highlight design as a teaching tool across the curriculum.


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Dutch Ruppersberger on Crime
Democratic Representative (MD-2)
Proponents support voting YES because:
Rep. CONYERS: Some 650,000 men and women are leaving the Federal and State prisons each year. While the vast majority of the prisoners are committed to abiding by the law and becoming productive members of society, they often encounter the same pressures & temptations that they faced before prison. More than two-thirds of them are arrested for new crimes within 3 years of their release. This exacts a terrible cost in financial terms as well as in human terms. The Second Chance Act will help provide these men and women with the training, counseling and other support needed to help them obtain & hold steady jobs; to kick their drug and alcohol habits; rebuild their families; and deal with the many other challenges that they face in their efforts to successfully rejoin society.
Opponents recommend voting NO because:
Rep. GOHMERT: The programs that are sought to be renewed are ones we don't have information on how successful they were. I can tell you from my days as a judge, there was some anecdotal evidence that it looked like faith-based programs did a better job of dramatically reducing recidivism. In addition:
|2012 Governor, House and Senate candidates on Crime:
|Dutch Ruppersberger on other issues:
MD Gubernatorial:
Martin O`Malley
MD Senatorial:
Barbara Mikulski
Benjamin Cardin
Lame-duck session 2012:
KY-4: Thomas Massie(R)
MI-11:Dave Curson(D)
NJ-9: Donald Payne Jr.(D)
WA-1: Suzan DelBene(D)
Re-seated Former Reps:
AZ-1: Ann Kirkpatrick(D)
AZ-5: Matt Salmon(R)
FL-8: Alan Grayson(D)
IL-11:Bill Foster(D)
NH-1: Carol Shea-Porter(D)
NV-3: Dina Titus(D)
NY-24:Dan Maffei(D)
TX-36:Steve Stockman(R)
2013 Resignations and Replacements:
AL-1:Jo Bonner(R,resigned)
IL-2:Jesse Louis Jackson(D,resigned)
IL-2:Robin Kelly(D)
MA-5:Ed Markey(D,to Senate)
MO-8:Jo Ann Emerson(R,resigned)
MO-8:Jason Smith(R,elected June 2013)
SC-1:Tim Scott(R,resigned)
SC-1:Mark Sanford(R)
Newly-elected Democrats:
AZ-9: Kyrsten Sinema
CA-2: Jared Huffman
CA-7: Ami Bera
CA-15:Eric Swalwell
CA-24:Julia Brownley
CA-29:Tony Cardenas
CA-35:Gloria Negrete McLeod
CA-36:Raul Ruiz
CA-41:Mark Takano
CA-47:Alan Lowenthal
CA-51:Juan Vargas
CA-52:Scott Peters
CT-5: Elizabeth Esty
FL-18:Patrick Murphy
FL-22:Lois Frankel
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Trouble deciding what to buy..
First off, I am fairly new to this subject/world and regret trying to be a "big city kid" and not learning this when I was younger, but that's a whole different issue...
I have recently purchased a "mini-farm" on 10 acres and sorely need to upgrade from my current "lawn mower". Up until recently I had been pretty dead set on either a 8N or 9N mostly due to the large amount of them, implements available, 3pt, and pto, but the more I get to reading I wonder if I'm not looking at something more than what I need.
My main uses would be:
Lawn mowing - approx. 2 acres of flat ground.
Creating/Maintaining a <.5 acre garden (New garden will need started basically from scratch - was last a bean field about 10 years ago and is now overgrown weeds but no brush)
Maintaining approx. 150ft. stone driveway (grading, snow removal)
Pulling a couple small trailers around the property
In the short time I have even considered/researched cubs, it seems like the larger fords may be a bit overkill - something I'm often guilty of doing (ask my wife about me going to get a 40" tv and coming home with a 70"). Am I overlooking something? I'd like to try to be as practical as possible. I can deal with a single bottom plow vs. a double bottom and I don't need a pto driven mower. My largest concern really is snow removal I guess since I have no other means to do that now short of shoveling or driving my truck back and forth to make a path. How well do the cubs push snow/stone around?
Are there any major things to look for when looking at one to buy? (other than the obvious starting, smoking, tires, rust) Specifically, I know of a '52 w/ a 5' belly mower available but I don't like to be a "tire kicker" and would like to be at least somewhat prepared if I check it out. And if someone could clue me in on what the actual going rate of these are in the central Ohio area, that'd be great too.
Apologies for asking something that has likely been covered multiple times. I hate making rush decisions and tend to almost over-research larger purchases but this time I am on somewhat of a time crunch.
Thanks in advance for any enlightenment - I've read so much tonight I think I've gone cross-eyed... In fact I'm almost afraid I've read enough to answer my own questions, just on info overload right now. Love the site and will continue reading regardless of what I end up getting... I think I have discovered a real passion developing.
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A Cub can certainly perform everything you've listed, given enough time and the right equipment.
In your case you'd really want at least TWO Cubs, one for mowing and one for gardening. Changing back and forth from the mower to some other implement every week will get very old very quick. There are "Fast Hitch" implements that speed up the process, but you can spend years finding the right combination of implements. Fast Hitch mowers are the hardest to find.
When all is said and done, you're mowing two acres at 3MPH, cutting about 40" at a time. Plus you have to keep after it. You can't let the grass get very tall or even the strongest Cub won't be able to chew through it.
I would plan on hiring a larger tractor to handle plowing up the overgrown garden for the first time. The Cub can do it but it won't be any fun. You'll likely make a large mess trying to turn over the sod and bust it up. You will spend hours and hours crawling through the field, bouncing around, dragging harrows across the lumps to try to break them up.
Again, everything you list *CAN* be done with a Cub but if time is a factor.
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G'day to you ... interesting userID ... gotta wonder where that comes from
Hmmm.. interesting question. Course I am highly biased. I live up here in Eastern Canada .. the snow capital of the maritimes and most of eastern Canada, so we get a lot of snow I can say with lots of experience that a Cub is one of the very best snow removal machines around even with just the blade on the front. I have been using my Cub to clean snow for as long as I have had her - 12 years now or more. The only time that the Cub with a blade ends up in trouble is when there is around 2 feet of snow at one time to move. Even then it it is attacked properly then the Cub can do it taking little bites at a time. It isn't fast .. but many of us really just enjoy the seat time
When it comes to mowing grass, the Cub cannot be beat except maybe by a zero turn. However the zero turn is simply a mower it don't do gardens. The Cub was designed specifically for 40 acre and smaller farms - truck or tobacco farms being the most common and excels both at gardening and farm yard maintenance. The grader blade when belly mounted is a very good implement for maintaining a road/driveway/farm yard. And a Cub can do a lot of things that simply were not thought of when the Cub was being marketed. As long as the work entailed is not out of the Cubs safe operating envelope, it is a very capable tractor.
They are addictive though .... many of us have multiple Cubs.
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Re: Trouble deciding what to buy..
Ball park prices, a Cub and N series Ford in working condition sell for about the same price.
If I had only one tractor, I would pick the N series over the Cub for the reasons stated, 3 point, standard pto and most importantly the availability of attachments.
I have an excuse. CRS.
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I don't want to dissuade you from getting a Cub, as stated they are neat little tractors and do a great job at what they're designed to do. Truth be told, and I'll speak for myself, I bought my Cub for nostalgic reasons and I love it. I've be pleasantly surprised, maybe even shocked, by how strong it is, and how well it works at mowing and gardening chores ...but it has it's limitations. As Eugene said, 3 point, standard PTO, and attachment availability are, in my opinion, a huge plus. Perhaps a Super A or Super C are good options as well.
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Re: Trouble deciding what to buy..
Thanks for the replies.
My user ID is from online video game playing from the late 80's and nerdy stuff like that... just kinda stuck.
After watching a few hours of videos and your replies it seems as though the cub should work just fine for everything I need (short of the initial garden groundbreaking).
I am one of those weird people that actually enjoys mowing and working in the garden so seat time would certainly not be a deal breaker. I am still on the fence about the time involved changing implements. Videos don't make it look too bad but I've found it hard to find any that aren't time lapse or edited for time. Like was mentioned, probably wouldn't mind so much at first while I'm playing with my new toy but there are a lot of times where I just need to get the work done. I have full use of a great commercial zero turn which is what I'm using now, just not a big fan of constantly borrowing things not to mention the hour + round trip drive to get it. We seem to be on a good rotation right now of I keep for a week, he keeps for a week, etc.. but again, I don't like being responsible for other peoples stuff.
Price wise, at least what I've been seeing lately, are 9Ns $1800 and up depending on condition/implements included. I've been so focused on the Fords I've not payed much attention to the cubs till recently but there is one close and asking $1500 with 50" mower. Also claims "starts great, runs great, everything working as it should in perfect order, needs paint and no/minimal rust, a couple very slow leaks but nothing out of the ordinary". That last part is why I asked about anything specific to the cubs (or tractors in general) to watch for when inspecting. I have also kinda set a ballpark budget of $2k
I ask about actual going prices since anyone can ask whatever they want regardless of what it's worth. I'm just not up on what the "true value" is (and I know that is a bit subjective as well". I'd hate to think or be told I was getting a "deal" only to find out later I got taken.
I guess I'm to a point where it's whatever I can get the best deal on, how much I can sell/trade my 1 season old lawn tractor, and how fast.
Thanks again for the replies and I'm back to reading. For some reason I can see a cub in the future, whether it's the first one or later down the road...??
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No dissuasion taken at all. I'm actually impressed that I am getting any "maybe not the right tool for the job" comments on such a specific forum. Just further reinforces what a great community this seems to be.
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One more issue to consider. Cub engine is not sleeved while just about all other farm tractor engines have sleeved cylinders.
If you purchase a Cub with a weak engine, engine repairs could get expensive.
I have an excuse. CRS.
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I have and use Cubs as much for nostalgic reasons as much as anything else. I have a couple Cubs at this point and I bought the the second one partly because I don't want to take the 59 inch belly off to do other things. The Cub with a Woods 59 inch mower is actually my back up mower but, I have mowed everything around the farm with it several times this summer. I used the Cub to mow even though I have a much more modern and powerful Allis 5020 diesel with a belly mower. I had the time to go a little slower, and the Cub is great fun to operate.
My second Cub wasn't running when I bought it. But after my first Cub, I knew a lot more about what to check out before buying it. Welded breaks in cast iron pieces and missing parts are two things I would look at very carefully. The bolsters seem to be cracked from freezing and welded very often here in the midwest. I would also check the final drives and the engine block. If the tractor has a fast hitch, check carefully to make sure all the hitch parts are there. In my experience, the fast hitch really adds to the versatility and usefulness of the Cub.
Re: Trouble deciding what to buy..
If you really want to know more about Cubs you might want to take about a four hour trip to Tipton Indiana for the CI CubFest tomorrow and Saturday (some of the guys get a room and stay both days). There will be plenty of Cubs with various attachments so you can see what is available. Many of the members of this forum will also be there so you can gain first hand knowledge. If you decide a Cub is not what you want then at least you will know for sure why not. If nothing else you will have a good time and it doesn't cost you a dime to attend.
Here are some of the things a Cub can do.
It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.
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Re: Trouble deciding what to buy..
Not sure what mower is on there, but FWIW, I have a Woods 59. It takes me about 1 1/2 - 2 hours to mount or dismount it. If you're only going to prep the soil in the garden, changing once a year wouldn't be too bad (you'll probably want to take it off for snow moving anyway). However, if you're planning to cultivate, you will NOT want to be switching the mower each time you need to cultivate.
Michael Cummings
Eddie - a 1959 International Lo-Boy named after my father in law, who who bought her new.
Re: Trouble deciding what to buy..
Changing a non fast hitch mower on a cub gets to be a pain. I know, I've done it several times changing to other implements. If you are determined to mow with a cub( nothing wrong with that by the way), then I can guarantee that you will be buying at least one more cub for other implements. I know, I've done that too! :-). I bought a 154 loboy to take care of my mowing needs
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As someone who has both a Cub and an 8N, from my experience the Cub is much easier to take care of the grading and snow removal, although it takes three passes with the 4' blade instead of two with the 6' back blade, the comfort of plowing going forward instead of backing up is worth it. They did make front mounted blades for the Ford, even V Plows, but they look like you would need to pack a lunch to mount some of them. For the small garden, the Ford is also overkill. Cubs are handier in tight spaces as well. Another plus for a Cub is the live hydraulics. Please don't think I'm condemning the Fords. Just offering my experience with both tractors. Good Luck and let us know what you decide to do. What the heck, get both. You can never have too many tractors. John
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Re: Trouble deciding what to buy..
suckrpunch, As you've stated, a video of changing implements are most probably edited for time and aren't an accurate depiction. Most all of us here are going to be maybe a little biased towards a cub. I own two cubs, one for mowing and the other for cultivating the garden. I am too old and with a bad back it seemed better for me have one for each chore. If you've noticed a lot (if not most) of the respondents to your questions have names for their cubs. If you learn to operate and maintain a cub you, too, will discover after a time that the little cub in the shed is more than just a piece of equipment. Now..... to offer some information that may be of use to you in evaluating a cub's mechanical condition. You're right in asking for advice. My first cub, Bonnie Lou, was almost dismantled for parts until a dummy like me came along. Parts were missing, hydraulics were shot but she ad a new battery and would start at the touch of the button. She's now well on the way to becoming a great little cub again. Money wise I should have purchased one in good working condition, but, she's part of the family now and besides I'm on my way to becoming a cub mechanic. I wish I had discovered this site before buying her and had at least some idea of the important things to look for. So..... take Barnyard's advice and try to attend the cubfest up he mentioned in your neighborhood. If you make the trip I'm sure you'll discover enough information while there to make an informed decision on your cub ad/or 9N purchase. Good Luck, Papa.
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Hi everyone!
I wanted to check in with you. Little did I know that during the Hulu run of America's Greatest Otaku I would be distracted by a giant earthquake and tsunami tragedy. Having arrived in Tokyo on March 9 - two days before the quake - the last thing I expected was this. But while I have been so busy up in Tohoku (Miyagi) with my volunteer aid efforts, I have been working with Dice and the team via the Internet to finish the season finale.
Finally, we are almost complete - and later this week you will all get to see WHO is America's Greatest Otaku - and join the trip to Japan. We had filmed this pre-earthquake luckily.
I hope all of you get a chance to vote as well.
Thank you so much for supporting our show - and showing your otaku pride. Japan is an amazing place and incredible culture and by being an otaku you get to be part of that culture.
for the next year of my life I will be living in Miyagi making a documentary about the tragedy and how the Japanese people are overcoming it and rebuilding their lives. It will be a very challenging and difficult project but I am dedicated to making it happen - and all proceeds from the film will be donated to Miyagi.
Honestly, all of your passion and love for Japan have kept me going, even when times are tough. I very much appreciate your support - of the manga, shows and culture I've been fortunate to bring to America.
Really, we're all America's Greatest Otaku. Hope you enjoy the final episode!!
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But on a less fangirly note, please enjoy your time in japan, and take care :)
Good luck, and many prayers and wishes to Japan! I actually signed up for volunteering opportunities there. And sorry about the closure of the US division. Hopefully it'll return as long as the economy keeps improving!
On another note, where is the series finale of AGO? I couldn't find it anywhere on Friday.
Where is the final episode? I can't find it on Hulu...
Very Cool that you are helping them out.. I have many online friends in Japan, and they all need our thoughts, and prayers, along with you, and your entire production crew !
True caring, and friendship, is defined in the moment of absolute need, and running TOWARDS the people who need you, and not away from them..
I have loved the show, and look for more coverage of Otaku, to come, and you have my sincere wishes,that you all are successful in your aid to our dear friends in Japan.. Peace.....Wes....
Your commitment to Japan is as inspiring as ever. My mother, freaking out about the radiation, forbade mefrom applying to study abroad/help with the relief effort through the red-cross and disaster relief groups that are going there... But I am there with you in spirit and really admire and commend you for your contributions.
This show has been a really great experience for me and it was so great and humbling to meet you and the Otaku 6, and also to talk with other contestants and fans over Hulu and on here. I'll really miss it and hope you find success in your next project as well.
Be safe out there Mr. Levy! Just watching the show makes me feel like I've known you forever. Funniest thing was that when I was at Otakon 2010 I walked right by you twice and didn't realize who you were. Then I was in your FRED WATER video near the Tokyopop bus at Otakon. lol Anyways good luck on the documentary and I hope to see it! lol
Please bring back some Pocky, Mochi, and Fred Water!lol
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About Madshus
Attention to detail has defined Madshus skis for over 100 years. From the bare hands construction in the beginning to today's finely-tuned production process, our dedication to selecting the highest quality materials and producing the finest skis has never wavered.
The ambition was born in 1906 in a barn on the Vardal farm belonging to Martin Madshus' father. Crafting his first wooden skis with hand-made tools, the obsession was cemented. Martin's keen eye for materials focused intently on his core material, the raw wood purchased for shaping skis. Madshus ski builders purchased the wood as standing trees, spending the time inspecting each tree for the highest quality grains and potential cuts. Those that passed the inspection were marked with a Madshus axe, its steel M brand emblazoned to seal each tree's fate with a Madshus shaper who would turn it into works of wintery art.
The make-up and variation within the raw goods has changed dramatically from the original wood trunks to today's highly-controlled materials processes, but the principles remain the same. We use only the most well-defined and stable materials for the highest control of the production process and precision with the end product design. We apply that keen craftsman eye to the most thorough testing, and we produce each ski, boot and pole for the same standard of performance, for both the world-class athlete and the end consumer. Since 1906, that's remained our hallmark, and the blaze from that axe lives on in every Madshus product today.
Madshus Through the Years
1906 - Martin Madshus starts manufacturing skis in his father's barn in Vardal.
1928 - Madshus wins its first Olympic medal – no other ski manufacturer has won medals in as many different Olympic cities as Madshus. Increased demand for the skis leads the company to move to Gjøvik.
1936 - Madshus introduces the first glued sandwich construction skis. After a fire in Gjøvik, Madshus relocates to Lillehammer.
1952 - With years of ski manufacturing knowledge, Olympic medals take off with Madshus athletes, such as Simon Slåttvik.
1960 - Håkon Brusveen medals in the Olympics for Madshus.
1972 - Madshus moves to its current home in Biri, 20km south of Lillehammer.
1974 - Madshus begins fiberglass ski production.
1976 - Moelven Industries buys the Madshus factory in Biri.
1979 - Madshus introduces the double-box concept for durable, reliable fiberglass construction.
1987 - Madshus buys Landsem's Norwegian ski factory.
1988 - Drawn to the engineering capabilities and innovations of Madshus, K2 purchases the company from Moelven, linking up the two ski manufacturers for alpine and Nordic.
1989 - First alpine ski production since 1964
1993 - Madshus introduces its first cap construction skis, with reduced weight and increased performance.
1994 - Thomas Alsgaard wins medals for Madshus in the Lillehammer Winter Olympic games, one of two gold medals for Madshus in their home country.
1995 - Madshus skis continue to grow, now sold in 17 countries.
1997 - Madshus becomes number two worldwide in Nordic sales.
1998 - At the Nagano Winter Olympic Games, Madshus wins 4 Gold, 4 Silver, and 1 Bronze medal.
1998 - With Nordic ski manufacturing increasing annually, Madshus ends alpine ski production to focus on its core business.
1998 - Madshus athletes Thomas Alsgaard and Engen Vik win World Cup overall in cross country and nordic combined.
1999 - The World Championships in Austria give Madshus skiers 3 Gold, 3 Silver and 1 Bronze medals
2000 - Madshus introduces a new race skating ski with sidecut and 3-dimensional top surface for incredible response.
2001 - Madshus introduces 3D shaping to its new classic racing ski.
2002 - For maximum grip and glide, Madshus creates the MultiGrip Vario base pattern, with different zones for grip and transition in the classic stride.
2003 - Madshus wins 24 World Championship medals for its skis in cross country and biathlon, with by 3 Gold and 12 medals overall in the Valdi Fiemma Cross Country World Championships.
2004 - A fantastic year for Madshus athletes on the World Cup results in 63 first-place finishes, 39 second-place finishes, and 40 third-place finishes for Madshus.
2005 - Madshus storms through the World Championship Biathlon and Cross Country events with 11 Gold, 6 Silver and 6 Bronze medals.
2006 - To celebrate its 100-year anniversary, Madshus launches an innovative line of Nordic boots to accompany its renowned skis, and documents the brand's iconic history with its anniversary book "Setting First Tracks"
2006 - The introduction of Madshus' new boot line is proven at the Torino Winter Olympics, with a combine 50 medals on Madshus skis and boots.
2007 - Following up on the success of its boot launch, Madshus introduces a unique line of Nordic poles to become a complete Nordic equipment supplier of skis, boots, and poles. The line is once again incredibly successful at the World Championships in Antholz, where Madshus brings home 51 medals on Madshus skis, boots and poles, including its new top-end ski for the next year, the new Nanosonic.
2007 - Madshus athletes bring home Overall World Cup titles in several disciplines Michael Greis GER - Biathlon, Hannu Manninen FIN - Nordic Combined and Jerry Ahrlin SWE – Worldloppet.
2008 - With 11 Gold medals on skis and 12 Gold medals on ski boots, Madshus takes 70% of the total number of medals in Biathlon Championships in Östersund Sweden.
2009 - Madshus athlete Ole Einar Bjoerndalen takes 4 Gold medals in Peyong Chang South Korea in an impressive performance for the brand, which counts 27 medals overall.
2009 - Madshus introduces a new camber control system in production that provides a new standard of consistency in production.
2010 - Madshus enters a new decade with a sweeping launch of progressive new products and technologies. In boots, Madshus becomes the first manufacturer to remove PVC from its entire boot line, using softshell constructions to achieve unsurpassed fit and reducing impact on the winter environment. In skis, Madshus redefines innovation with new low-profile 3D skate and classic ski constructions, and introduces a series of Cross Country Downhill skis for touring and turning.


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Two-Minute Lick - Gary Contessa
Trainer Gary Contessa has been a mainstay on the tough New York circuit since 1984. He has racked up more than 2,000 career victories and for four consecutive years—from 2006-2009—he was the leading trainer by wins at Aqueduct, Belmont and Saratoga. The one thing that has eluded Contessa thus far in his career is a starter in a Triple Crown race. He will take a big step toward trying to fill that gap in his resume when he saddles Palm Beach Stakes winner Rydilluc in Saturday's Toyota Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland.
Name: Gary Contessa
Birthplace: Merrick, N.Y.
Most influential people in my career: Frank Martin, Jennifer Contessa
My out-of-the-box idea for Thoroughbred racing: I would sell pick six tickets through the lottery system every day. Your average non-racetrack person could buy a random pick six ticket for one dollar and then they would be able to follow races to see how they do. Pools would increase considerably and people who would normally ignore racing would now be following racing.
My favorite racetrack: Saratoga
My fantasy job: CEO of NYRA (I would absolutely revive racing in New York.)
What I like most about my job: Working outdoors and developing athletes.
Other sports/teams I follow: New Jersey Devils
My heroes: Our soldiers, police and firefighters
Something about myself that would surprise those who know me: I play bass guitar and have played on stage with some top musicians, including horse owner David Cassidy, among others. I'm also a certified skydiver.
My favorite athletes of all-time: Jackie Robinson and Scott Stevens
Most treasured possession/memento: A personal letter sent to me from then-President Ronald Reagan
A pet peeve: People who make the same mistake twice
What book(s) I am reading or have recently read: The Hunger Games trilogy; A Wilderness of Error; and The Trials of Jeffrey MacDonald.
Favorite magazines: People and The Blood-Horse
Favorite websites I visit daily/weekly: Daily Racing Form and ebay
Gadget I cannot live without: iPhone
Hobbies away from Thoroughbred racing: Musician, collector of autographs, and hockey
Last concert I attended: Jon Bon Jovi at the Mohegan Sun
Favorite foods: Pizza and bagels
What I drive: Mercedes ML 350 diesel
If I could be a guest on any TV talk show it would be: "Talking Horses" or "Talking Dead"
If I could appear on any television show it would be: "The Walking Dead" or "Justified"
If I could be a guest on any talk radio show it would be: Howard Stern
If I could be on stage I would play what instrument: Bass guitar (but that is cheating.)
Favorite musician/band: Bon Jovi
Favorite actor: Errol Flynn
Newspaper I read daily: Daily Racing Form
I'd like to have dinner with: The person who is deciding the next head of NYRA
Best racetrack food can be found at: Keeneland track kitchen
Accomplishment I am most proud of: Working seven days a week away from home and still raising five great children.
My philosophy on life: Keep it positive. Think positive, live positive and you create your own good fortune.
Favorite quote or motto: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.
Things I collect: Autographs and memorabilia
Celebrity/prominent personality friends include: David Cassidy is like my brother.
Favorite authors: Suzanne Collins, Cot Campbell
Favorite animal other than a horse: Deer
What actor would play me in a movie: Brad Pitt - who else?
Favorite non-Thoroughbred racing sports event I have attended: Everyone in my family is a complete hockey fanatic.
What historical figure do you most identify with: Ronald Reagan
What living person do you most admire: All of the wounded warriors that fought and gave so much for us.
Twitter Handle: @GaryContessa
People I follow on Twitter: Andy Serling, Teresa Genaro, TVG, HRTV, and most racing personalities
No. 1 bucket list item: Before I die, like any horse trainer, I would like to win the Kentucky Derby. But even more importantly, I would trade winning the Derby for a chance to make a difference in the life of a child.


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With apologies to the always-ferocious AFC North brawls between the Steelers and Ravens, I can't help feeling that the two NFC North battles on tap this season between the Packers and Bears — Sept. 13 at Lambeau Field in Week Two and Dec. 16 at Soldier Field in Week 15 — will take the cake as far as red-hot rivalry matchups go in 2012.
I know that will definitely be the case in my neck of the woods in Vernon Hills, Ill., a northern suburb of Chicago just a few miles down the road from the Bears' headquarters in Lake Forest.
Forget about the White Sox being in first place, and the palpable buzz young Anthony Rizzo has generated at Wrigley Field. Windy City sports fans are more than ready for some football — especially against the Packers, the team that sets the high standard new Bears GM Phil Emery is so determined to duplicate and, in a perfect world, surpass.
There hasn't been a more proactive team this offseason in free agency and in the trade market than the Bears, with WR Brandon Marshall, RB Michael Bush, QB Jason Campbell and CB Kelvin Hayden, among others, added to a team that looked like it was playoff-bound 10 games into the 2011 season before season-ending injuries to RB Matt Forté and QB Jay Cutler triggered a nightmarish 1-5 finish.
Clearly, Bears Nation is genuinely pumped, with Marshall making highlight-reel catches on a daily basis at the team's Bourbonnais, Ill. training camp, and new offensive coordinator Mike Tice offering a much more positive vibe than his predecessor, the prickly Mike Martz.
As for the Bears' neighbors to the north, I get a strong sense that they've paid very close attention to Emery's aggressive maneuvering. In my role as PFW Packers' correspondent — as well as being addicted to a couple of terrific public golf courses just north of the border in Kenosha — I talk to a ton of Packers fans on a regular basis.
To a person, lately, the Bears always seem to come up in conversation.
With that in mind, a few days before fellow PFW editor Kevin Fishbain and I take a quick hike to check out the Packers' training camp, I offer my early take on the five key matchups awaiting us in this season's Packers-Bears series — presented in descending order, a la David Letterman:
(5) Packers P Tim Masthay vs. Bears RS Devin Hester
Masthay, who just signed a four-year contract extension, has come a very long way from his early struggles as the Packers' punter. His problems were particularly glaring in the Week Three game against the Bears two seasons ago, which just happens to be the last time the Bears beat the Packers. Hester's return for a TD in a 20-17 win was the turning point on a night when the Packers' special teams packed it in early. Hester is still Hester, coming off a season in which he added to his NFL record for kick-return TDs (17) with three kickoff returns for scores and led the league with a 16.2-yard punt-return average. Masthay, meanwhile, has just kept getting better and better, posting a franchise-record 45.6-yard gross punting average last season while consistently landing punts inside the 20 with more backspin than a typical Luke Donald wedge shot. Masthay will have to be at his best against Hester.
(4) Packers OLBs Clay Matthews and Nick Perry vs. Bears OTs JaMarcus Webb, Gabe Carimi and Chris Williams
A worthy Pro Bowler in each of his first three seasons, Matthews is a proven commodity, as well as the Packers' only proven pass rusher entering this season. The Packers hope the massive Perry, the team's first-round pick who will be lined up opposite Matthews on the left side after playing right end at USC, will quickly become a productive complement. By all accounts, Perry has been rather pedestrian in the early going. He will be trying to get the best of Carimi, a fellow first-rounder who looked pretty good before knee issues took their toll very early in his rookie campaign last season. On the left side, Webb currently appears to have a leg up on Williams, yet another former first-round pick, but the situation remains fluid at that position. In any event, Matthews figures to be as relentless as usual.
(3) Packers TE Jermichael Finley vs. Bears secondary
At 6-5, 247 pounds with speed to burn, Finley was a major headache for the Bears last season, scoring four TDs in the two games vs. Chicago, including three in the first contest. But he had an uneven season marked by a team-high 11 dropped passes. After signing a two-year, $14 million deal early in the offseason, Finley says he's feeling a lot more comfortable and is ready to establish himself as a truly top-tier tight end on a par with Jimmy Graham and Rob Gronkowski. That can't be good news for a Bears secondary that looks solid on the corners, with Hayden offering quality depth behind Pro Bowler Charles Tillman and the scrappy but undersized Tim Jennings, but not so solid at safety, where Chris Conte and Major Wright shape up as the latest starters for now at a position that has been a turnstile for what seems like forever.
(2) Packers CB Tramon Williams vs. WR Brandon Marshall
While Finley looks like he could have a serious edge in his matchup with the Bears' DBs, the same applies to Marshall in his matchups with Williams, who became the weak link in a disturbingly shaky Packers secondary last season after very deservedly earning a four-year contract extension for his stellar play in 2010, particularly down the stretch on the road to the Super Bowl. Williams was never the same after colliding with teammate Nick Collins in the season opener last season and suffering nerve damage in his shoulder. Unable to handle press-coverage duties, Williams became an easy mark, consistently biting on double moves. After doing a decent job defending Lions superstar WR Calvin Johnson on Thanksgiving Day, he was later torched by "Megatron" in the season finale (244 receiving yards). Will he shoulder the load any better against Marshall, who has looked like God's gift since being reunited with former Denver teammate Jay Cutler? If he doesn't, the Bears' revamped offense could be hard to stop.
(1) Packers S-CB Charles Woodson vs. Bears QB Jay Cutler
It's pretty simple. Without Cutler, who was starting to look so good before breaking his thumb while trying to make a tackle after throwing an interception in Week 11, the Bears' firepower is reduced significantly, although Campbell is a far more serviceable replacement part than Caleb Hanie. Without Woodson, who at the age of 35 remains the Packers' key defender, the Green Bay defense's big-play prowess takes a major hit. Coming off a season in which he tied for the league lead with seven interceptions, the eight-time Pro Bowler still shapes up as the most important chess piece in Dom Capers' multi-look 3-4 defense, having become more of a safety than a cornerback in a secondary that is undergoing some serious tweaking with Collins no longer in the mix. Considered to have perhaps the best instincts of any defender in football, it's quite likely Woodson's shrewd guesswork against Cutler could turn the tide in the 2012 series — for better or worse.


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PUERTO BANUS, Spain (AP) -- Miguel Angel Jimenez says he'll keep contributing money from his own pocket for the Andalucian Open.
Jimenez is the tournament promoter and won 18 times on the European Tour, including four in the Andalucian region. He has reportedly given $560,000 over the past three years to keep the Andalucian Open going.
Jimenez says "it is very important for me that this tournament goes forward, and all I am trying to do is do my best."
This year's tournament will be played at the Aloha course near Marbella on the Costa del Sol. The $1.3 million purse is one of the smallest on the 2012 Race to Dubai schedule.


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First Flickhead got three in a row, now Bill has two in a row. Can Bill three-peat too? We shall see. Here's the clip.
Bill has three-peated! The correct answer is The Naked Jungle. It's Chuck Heston and Eleanor Parker battling billions of soldier ants on the march. In my book, that's a "can't miss plot." Congratulations Bill.


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No. 30 Eagles Fall to Wolverines, 13-7
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The FGCU baseball team dropped their second game of the season to Michigan, 13-7 on Wednesday at Swanson Stadium in front of a crowd of 1,032. Tim Roberson (West Palm Beach, Fla.) led the Eagles offensively, going 2-for-5 with a grand slam and five RBI.
FGCU drops to 6-2 on the season and Michigan improves to 4-4.
For the Wolverines, Travis Smith earned the win in relief throwing 1.2 innings giving up just one hit while striking out two. Jason Forjet (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) takes the loss for the Eagles throwing 2.2 innings, allowing three hits and one earned run.
The game saw four scattered hits before Michigan put together a four-run third. The Wolverines' Nick Urban sent a perfect bunt down the third base line to start Michigan's half of the inning. Patrick Biondi needed just one pitch to send a triple down the right field line that plated Urban for the game's first run. Biondi came across the plate on a sacrifice fly to left field by Anthony Toth, and Coley Crank doubled before the Eagles would record the first out of the inning on a pop up. With one out, Mike Dufek scored on a passed ball, and Crank later scored on a single through the left side by Derek Dennis.
In FGCU's half of the third, the Wolverines retired the first two Eagle batters before the Blue and Green would load the bases. Mikel Alvarez (West Palm Beach, Fla.) walked on six pitches, Austin Gaines (Dunedin, Fla.) followed with a single to right center, and Zach Maxfield (North Port, Fla.) also walked to bring up Roberson. Roberson saw a fastball out over the plate and drove it over the right field wall, just sneaking it inside the foul pole to tie the game at four.
Michigan would take the lead again in the top of the fourth, scoring two runs on two hits. A single by Biondi scored Urban who led off the inning with a single, and a sacrifice fly by Dufek later scored Biondi to give Michigan the 6-4 lead.
The Eagles would load the bases again in the bottom of the fifth, this time with only one out. Alvarez sparked the Eagles offense with a one-out single up the middle. Gaines singled through the left side and Maxfield drew a walk to load the bases again for Roberson. Roberson took some healthy cuts but was retired on a strikeout and Mike Reeves (Peterborough, Ontario) lined out to short to end the inning and leave three Eagles stranded.
Michigan looked to add another run in the top of the sixth, but Roberson scooped up a bunt by Toth and came up with the bared-handed play with two outs, that stranded Urban on third.
FGCU threatened again in the bottom of the sixth after Josh Chester (Weston, Fla.) singled up the middle with one out and Kurtis Mullaney (Jacksonville, Fla.) was hit by a pitch to put runners at first and second. Five pitches later, Michigan used a 5-3 double play to end the Eagles threat.
Michigan plated seven more runs in the top of the seventh as they used four hits and two Eagle errors to take a 13-4 lead.
In the bottom of the seventh, FGCU plated another run to cut the lead down to 13-5. Gaines added his third hit of the night as he doubled down the right field line and later scored on an RBI single by Maxfield.
FGCU answered again in the bottom of the eighth; back-to-back singles by Luke Smieriak (Gainesville, Fla.) and Chester set up a one-out RBI single by Stephen Wickens (Whitby, Ontario) to make the score 13-6.
The Eagles would score one more run in the bottom of the ninth where the score would stand, 13-7. Roberson sent a sacrifice fly to right field that scored Maxfield who reached on a double to center field.
Gaines continued his hot hitting as he went 3-for-4 with a double, walk, and two runs scored. Gaines also pitched a scoreless 9th inning for the Blue and Green. Maxfield finished the night going 2-for-3 with double , RBI, and two runs scored.
The Eagles hit the road for the first time this season as they travel to Wichita, Kansas to battle No. 24 Wichita State. The three game series starts Friday, March 5th at 4:00 p.m. Eastern.
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Joseph Benavidez vs. Ian Loveland
There isn't much love for Ian Loveland in this fight and you can expect that trend to continue right here. Simply put, it's just hard to pick against Joseph Benavidez right now. Benavidez looked great in his rebound fight with Wagnney Fabiano as he was able to choke out the 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. I'm just not sure how Loveland gameplans for this fight.
Benavidez is sure to take notice of Loveland's recent victories which include four stoppages in five fights. I think Loveland's only shot in this fight is to try to catch Benavidez on the way in. If Loveland can stymie his opponents takedowns he can use his reach and four-inch height advantage to try to pick him apart. Still, I have to go with Benavidez in this one.


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Help us protect Australia's snubfin dolphin
Extrapolating current estimates, one calculation suggests that the known snubfin subpopulations may total less than 1000 'mature' individuals alive today
But there are increasing threats to its survival. Snubfin dolphins are getting tangled in fishing nets and hit by boats and coastal development is polluting their habitat. This may mean we lose the dolphin unless it gets the legal protection it deserves.
Outside of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, there is virtually no protection of snubfin dolphins, and even within marine parks, fishing nets and coastal development pose a real threat.
WWF, with funding assistance from bank ING DIRECT, has finally collected enough information on the snubfin dolphin to support its listing as a threatened species under Australia's premier environmental law – the EPBC Act.
In coming weeks, Australia's Environment Minister Tony Burke will decide on the level of protection the Australian Government will offer this shy and unique dolphin.
Help us get the best protection we can provide for the snubfin dolphin by sending a letter to Minister Burke urging him to list the dolphin as a Threatened Species.
TAKE ACTION: Send your letter to Environment Minister Tony Burke now!


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By Charlie M Holmes
Cooperstown Crier
---- — Around 2 p.m. Sunday, the foyer of the Cooperstown Volunteer Fire Department was jammed with children and their parents.
Just outside, sunlight glistened off four of the department's fire trucks as a tall man wearing fake red antlers stood next to them talking about the activities he had planned for the children that afternoon. His name is Eric Pierce. He's captain of the emergency squad and also this year's chairman of the Cooperstown Volunteer Fire Department's Children's Christmas Party.
"Bassett provided us a couple of shuttles this year, so we're gonna do some caroling around the village. We have Santa in here. He's going to be getting his picture taken with the kids on our old antique fire truck. We have a magician. We have our new fire truck parked out here in front, which we're going to be giving some tours of. We've got games for all the kids to play and the sheriff's department is doing their child ID station," Pierce said.
The Children's Christmas Party has been going on for more than 40 years. An eight-person committee starts meeting in September to plan the event and the members volunteer somewhere between 80 and 100 hours to pull it all together for the approximately 175 children that come from as far away as Ilion and Fort Plain to attend.
Inside, Aaron Van Buren stood back and watched as his 10-month-old daughter was placed on Santa's lap to get her picture taken. Van Buren estimated that his family had been coming to the Children's Christmas Party for six or seven years.
"I've been a Cherry Valley fireman and Cherry Valley and Cooperstown participate in a lot of stuff together," Van Buren explained. "Every time they do things we come to their events and when we do events they come to our events. It works out good both ways."
Across the fire station, Peter Chase was helping his sons, 2-year-old Kaleb and 6-year-old Brent, put together a bell made out of construction paper. The Chase family comes to the Children's Christmas Party every year.
"The kids go to Cooperstown and it's a way to get everybody together with their friends and family," Chase said. "It's just a good time had by all."
Chase's 9-year-old son Shane was directly behind him leaning over a table while his mother filled in his information on the sheriff's department's child ID form. Across the table Officers Virtell and Reckeweg entered Shane's information into their computer and took his photo.
"It's kept in a database, New York state database," Reckeweg explained. "If the child's ever missing you can just tell the officer they're in the New York state safe child database. All the law enforcement agencies can get the information more quickly. It makes it a lot faster, especially when a parent is hysterical because their child's missing."
The Cooperstown Volunteer Fire Department's Children's Christmas Party is free to anyone who wants to attend each year. To support this and other programs the fire department runs mail a check to: The Cooperstown Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 1, Cooperstown, NY 13326.