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Google Fiber, the company's 1 gigabyte-per-second network that's "100 times faster than today's average broadband," just finished rolling out in Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri. Or, rather, Fiber finished rolling out in just the pair of Kansas cities. This is what your net on Google looks — or could look — like.
Right now, Google Fiber offers three different plans: an Internet-and-TV option, a plan for just the gigabit service and a third, free plan that matches "today's average speeds," which doesn't necessarily mean today's average broadband speeds.
Google Fiber TV is the big deal here. The company has always struggled to find purchase for its Google TV platform, but with Fiber — and by acting like an Internet and cable provider — Google doesn't need to wrestle as much. The service provides the oh-so-tantalizing gigabit Internet and a "full TV lineup," including channels such as Spike, G4, the History Channel and Syfy (Full disclosure: Syfy pays our bills), as well as movie channels by Starz, Encore and more. Of course, regular ol' TV wouldn't be very Google, and so the company is tossing in content from Netflix and Youtube, and all "live, on-demand, or online" content will be completely searchable.
Oh, and you also get a Nexus 7 tablet included in the package, which Google is billing as a way to control the whole shebang, Nexus Q style. Tossing the Nexus 7 into the mix is one hint at where Google would like to take the service, where users can access content on mobile devices as well as on their televisions seamlessly and without all the hassle you get from a typical cable company.
If you don't want to pay for TV, just gigabit Internet service will cost you $70 a month. The free Internet service is — who would'a thought — free, though it requires a one-time payment of $300 to install. The rest of these plans also have the construction fee, though it's being waived right now.
No word on when Google Fiber will be available in any city that doesn't have Kansas in front of it. Even in both Kansas and Missouri, residents of the two name-same cities need to pre-register with Google to secure the service. If enough homes from the same neighborhood as for Fiber, Google will start wiring up the area.
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BB&T Corp. said Thursday it has named a Wilmington banker as president of the North Carolina Southeast Region, based in Whiteville.
Phil Marion, BB&T's city executive in Wilmington,
replaces Jeff Etheridge, who retired.
The bank's Southeast Region comprises New Hanover, Brunswick, Duplin, Sampson, Bladen, Onslow, Columbus and Robeson counties
Marion, 54, has more than 31 years of banking experience, BB&T said in a news release.
Since joining BB&T in 1985 he has served as a business services officer in Raleigh and the Piedmont region in Winston-Salem, corporate banker for the Piedmont Region and city executive for Lumberton.
Before joining BB&T Marion held various management and executive positions at Southern National Bank.
Marion is on the
Board of Trustees of the University of North Carolina Wilmington and is a board member and finance chairman of the Cape Fear Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Etheridge, 63, joined BB&T through the 1997 merger with United Carolina Bank.
He is a former chairman of the UNCW Board of Trustees and a former director of the N.C. State Ports Authority.
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Mimi Mungedi leads the Mountain West in blocked shots
March 9, 2014
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Prior to the start of this week's 2014 Reese's Mountain West Women's Basketball Championships, the conference announced its All-MW and individual award winners with a few members of the Nevada women's basketball team receiving honors.
Junior center Mimi Mungedi was named Co-Defensive Player of the Year, sharing the title with senior Taylor Thompson of Fresno State. Mungedi also earned a spot on the league's all-defensive team. Senior Danika Sharp received All-MW second team honors, while classmate Arielle Wideman secured honorable mention accolades. This marks Sharp's second Mountain West honor, as she received an honorable mention last year, and is the first for Mungedi and Wideman.
Mungedi produced a stellar defensive season during her junior campaign. Through the conclusion of the regular season, Mungedi's 48 blocks not only lead the Mountain West, but also ranks third in the Nevada single-season record book. Additionally, the 6-8 center leads the Wolf Pack and ranks 10th in the conference in rebounding, pulling down an average of 6.5 rebounds per game. She set new career-highs this season when she blocked five shots against BYU and grabbed 16 boards at Utah State. Mungedi recorded double-digit rebounds in six games this season and registered at least one block in 21 games.
Sharp reached a milestone in her career this past February, scoring her 1,000th career-point against New Mexico. For the year, she leads the team and ranks in the top-15 in the league by averaging 12.4 points per game. The Nevada native posted 18 games in double-figures during the regular season. Sharp's 59 made three-pointers places her fifth in the conference and moved her into sole possession of third all-time at Nevada. The 5-9 guard also ranks fifth in the MW in free throw percentage (.814) and added 49 assists and 38 steals to her season totals.
Wideman produced a career-best offensive season in 2013-14, averaging 10.6 points per game. The California product registered a career-high 24 points against New Mexico and posted points in double figures in 14 games. She hit nearly 45 percent of her shots during the regular season to finish in the top-15 in the league in field goal percentage. Her 122 assists (4.2 apg) rank her sixth in the conference and is the eighth-highest single-season total in school history. Wideman set a single-game career-high when she dished out 10 assists at Air Force. Additionally the 5-9 senior led the Wolf Pack with 39 steals and grabbed an average of 4.4 rebounds per game.
Nevada, the No. 3 seed, will begin its run in the conference tournament this Tuesday (March 11) at 8:30 p.m. and will face the winner of Monday's San Diego State/Air Force game. The game will be broadcast at NevadaWolfPack.tv on the Mountain West Network. Don Marchand will also have the call on the new home of the Wolf Pack women's basketball team, KFOY 1060 AM, NBC Sports Radio.
2013-14 All-Mountain West Honors
First-Team All-Mountain West
Deanna Weaver, Jr., G/F, Boise State
Taylor Thompson, Sr., G, Fresno State
Cierra Warren, Sr., C, San Diego State
Jennifer Schlott, Sr., G, Utah State
Kayla Woodward, Jr., F, Wyoming
Second-Team All-Mountain West
Sam Martin, Sr., F, Colorado State
AJ Newton, Jr., G, Colorado State
Ellen Nystrom, Fr., G, Colorado State
Gritt Ryder, Jr., G, Colorado State
Bree Farley, Sr., G, Fresno State
Danika Sharp, Sr., G, Nevada
Honorable Mention
Arielle Wideman, Sr., G, Nevada
Antiesha Brown, Jr., G, New Mexico
Ta'Rea Cunnigan, Jr., G, San José State
Alana Cesarz, Jr., F, UNLV
Fallon Lewis, Sr., G, Wyoming
All-Defensive Team
Deanna Weaver, Jr., G/F, Boise State
Ellen Nystrom, Fr., G, Colorado State
Taylor Thompson, Sr., G, Fresno State
Mimi Mungedi, Jr., C, Nevada
Elise Nelson, Jr., G, Utah State
All-Freshman Team
Yaiza Rodriguez, Fr., G, Boise State
Elin Gustavsson, Fr., G, Colorado State
Ellen Nystrom, Fr., G, Colorado State
Ariell Bostick, Fr., G, San Diego State
Jasmine Smith, Fr., F, San José State
Player of the Year: Jennifer Schlott, Sr., G, Utah State
Co-Defensive Player of the Year: Taylor Thompson, Sr., G, Fresno State; Mimi Mungedi, Jr., C, Nevada
Co-Freshman of the Year: Yaiza Rodriguez, G, Boise State; Ellen Nystrom, G, Colorado State
Newcomer of the Year: Deanna Weaver, Jr., G/F Boise State
Sixth Player of the Year: Caitlin Duffy, So., G, Colorado State
Coach of the Year: Ryun Williams, Colorado State
Tonight's Wolf Pack basketball game will feature "Kindness Minute"
Saturday, December 13, 2014 - General
A letter to Wolf Pack fans from Doug Knuth: Mackay Stadium renovation approved
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>Do I let it come to room temp before I try to use it? Punch it down
>again and let it rise again at room temp?
I take it out and let it come to close to room temp before shaping it.
Usually takes about an hour.
I think you will be surprised at the taste of it, after having an
overnight rise in the fridge. It really seems to improve it. One of
the bread authorities in this country (Peter Reinhardt) also wrote a
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With the crucial USA vs Germany match coming up, Anchorman star Will Ferrell got in on the World Cup action when he gatecrashed a Brazilian bar in Recife.
Taking to the stage, he got the US fans present all riled up, before promising that "if the game gets close, I will bite you, bite you — I will bite every German player if I have too" in reference to Luis Suarez's now infamous antics against Italy.
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On the dawn of the fourth decade, the global AIDS epidemic has reached a turning point. Since its climax in 1999, the number of new infections has decreased by 19% globally, according to UNAIDS. Medical, political and social breakthroughs have helped to reverse this devastatingly powerful tide. More people than ever have access to information and prevention, which is reducing the spread of HIV, and more people are receiving treatment that s improving their quality of life.
To support the response to HIV/AIDS, the active and charismatic locals of Telluride, Colorado host the annual Telluride AIDS Benefit, which has raised over $1.5 million dollars since its inception in 1994.
TAB has become famous for its performance heavy fashion show produced and executed by the locals themselves. Early on local designer and beneficiary Robert Presley started the trend of outrageously shocking fashion by constructing outfits made of discarded objects found around town. TAB founder Kandee DeGraw, who once wore rubber duck pasties and a four-foot tall head piece made of shiny pink pool toys, said We were a hard working, hard playing group back then and the clothing lines reflected our outdoorsy and lighthearted natures.
Now into its 18th year, the show has expanded to a three-day event that includes a silent art auction and a Gala fashion show, showcasing eye-catching fashions from high-end designers to local fair trade clothing, outdoor apparel, a vintage collection, recycled creations and sexy lingerie.
This isn't the typical runway show with deadpan, uniform models. There has been fire spinners, trapeze artists, skateboarders and a lot of nudity in a Full Monty kind of way, said DeGraw. For 70 minutes, 40 models run, cartwheel, flip and dance along the narrow runway in highly choreographed routines strung together by a seamless and fast-paced beat. These models aren t paid professionals, they're all local volunteers between the ages of 18 and 70, who committed 4 hours/day, 6 days/week for 5 weeks to rehearse. Only a handful are trained performers; they're athletes, teachers, waiters and real estate agents.
We're constantly amazed at Telluride's ability to pull off this utterly professional show, said DeGraw. Every year the show tops the year before and 2011 was the best of all!
This year's event set a record of raising over $200,000 that will shared by 5 beneficiaries from Colorado to Africa. For more information, visit: aidsbenefit.org


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Girls gear up: female technology students break stereotypes
November 17, 2009
For centuries, girls have always been trying to accomplish the same things that guys have accomplished. It all started with females obtaining the right to vote, it has led to girls taking classes that would normally be considered a 'male class,'
The classes that these ladies have been taking are computer programming and engineering type classes. A change of pace like this shows that women putting themselves in a position to succeed in any line of work. Some girls, however, decided to take a computer programming class just because it looked interesting.
"I chose this class because I had an interest in computers. I didn't strike me at first [that] there would be mostly guys in it. [I thought it was] just a fun class to take," said Amanda Tracy, a senior.
Other girls feel that taking a class like this is a stepping stone for a higher range of learning and education in the future. It can open many doors to many jobs.
"It can help accomplish [what I want to do] because it sets a strong foundation for the knowledge of technology that just about everyone is going to need later in the workforce," said Rebecca Goldstein, a junior.
The most important reason why girls take classes like this is to prove a point. They want to show everyone out there that they are not intimidated by technically based classes.
"People should know that girls do know stuff about cars. Some even more than boys," said Sandy Ma, a senior.
When it comes to finding any job in the workforce, it will always be a competition between males and females. Girls have adapted to what used to be a 'male dominant society' and have actually taken jobs away from them. The ladies that take engineering and computer programming classes at Desert Vista will have better opportunities in the job market than those who did not.


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Beginning Monday, the public can make reservations to visit the September 11th Memorial, which opens this September. NY1's Bobby Cuza spoke with the designer behind the project and filed the following report.
Michael Arad first toyed with the idea using a desktop fountain on the roof of his East Village apartment. Now it is now being realized on a massive scale.
"For me, the funny thing is to think of this fountain. You know, these fountains started with a pump that fit in the palm of my hand and now we have pump rooms that are bigger than my house," Arad says.
The pump rooms power the largest manmade waterfalls in the country, which cascade 30 feet into twin reflecting pools set in the footprints of the Twin Towers. Around the perimeter, the names of the nearly 3,000 victims are inscribed in bronze panels, all surrounded by a tree-lined plaza.
"What I was trying to do here is to create the built equivalent of a moment of silence," says Arad. "To sort of clear the space, and allow visitors to -- if that's what they want to do -- to sort of look deep inside themselves and reflect in their own way on what happened that day."
Arad was just 34 years old when he won the memorial design competition. His original design, called "Reflecting Absence," called for visitors to follow ramps 30 feet underground, below the waterfalls.
That concept was later scrapped because of cost and security concerns. But Arad says the final product retains the essence of his idea and appropriately honors the dead.
"You see hundreds and hundreds of names surrounding each pool. And I think, taking all those names in, taking the magnitude of the void that's in front of you, it's a way of conveying to visitors the magnitude of what happened that day," says Arad.
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Seven Notable Women of North Carolina, Jack's seventh book and second in his series of biographies, is due for publication in spring 2014. Next he will write about 'young notables' in pursuit of the goal of becoming the major chronicler of exemplary residents of the state.
Jack's 2012 Twelve Notables in Western North Carolina (400-pages/134-photos) was nominated for the NC Literary and Historical Association 'Ragan Old North State Award for Non-Fiction' (formerly The Mayflower Cup). It launched the series of comprehensive condensed biographies about exemplars who have made their marks anywhere in the state, nation or world; and who also give back to the community.
A portion of proceeds from Jack's books are donated to the Young Writers' Scholarship he founded in May at Warren Wilson College near Asheville. He asks fellow authors, writers and avid-readers to also support the fund.
Jack, who was a presenting author at the Fifth Annual 2013 Bookfest at Blue Ridge Community College, currently writes business articles for Leading Edge, the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce magazine; opinion columns as an anchor for www.allvoices.com (visit Jack J. Prather on the website); freelance articles, and poetry.
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Jack has authored two mystery thriller novels, The Day of the Knights in 2009 and Investigative Reporter in 2011; and Speaking Up in Poetry & Prose in 2007 that targeted social, political and religious issues important to all Americans, and was featured at the Carl Sandburg National Historic Site in Flat Rock where his Sandburg Homage was displayed. He wrote two strategic public relations guidebooks, including All PR is Local in 2002 that was acquired by Amazon-Booksurge in 2004; and a two-hour video produced by WSUS-TV in 1991.
For 13 years as a journalist for two newspapers and a UPI contributor, Jack earned six New Jersey Press Association writing and editing awards, including 'Best Column/All Divisions'. He has also won awards for magazine feature articles, op-ed pieces ghost-written for his clients, and poetry.
Founder of the Prather Strategic Public Relations Group in 1978, Jack served diverse clients served that included two United States Congressmen and two state legislators; Warner Bros. Jungle Habitat and Space Farms Zoo and Museums; a Playboy Resort and ski areas; and healthcare, legal, realty, accounting and financial firms.
He was the PR consultant to Ames Rubber Corporation, winner of the 1993 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award presented by President Clinton in Washington D.C. His several professional honors include The National Communicators 'Award of Distinction' in 1996.
In 2005, Jack and wife Pam, former New Yorkers who resided in NJ for 25 years, moved to Hendersonville following two-years in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia.
FNP Publishing Model
Jack's poetry book and first novel were released by PublishAmerica; and five of his books via Future Now Publishing that he founded in 1986 using a traditional-publishing company model. FNP manages the editing, design, and distribution of his books that are printed and marketed internationally by Amazon's CreateSpace program.
FNP consists of Editorial Board Chairman Rick Rickerson, Charleston College Professor Emeritus and co-author and editor of The Five-Minute Linguist; cover and interior designer Chris Condrey of Imperative Alternative Solutions; and adviser Pam Prather. The FNP goal is to ensure that the quality and competitiveness of Jack's works equal that of traditional publishers.
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E. M. Rickerson, Author The Five-Minute Linguist - A well-researched, fast-paced thriller that's hard to put down. Besides the plot, which has interesting twists, relationships among the characters are well drawn. Some excellent dialog, especially debates on social and theological issues. Remind at times of Day of the Jackal or The DaVinci Code. A good read!Joseph Rem, Esq. (Hackensack, NJ) - In his latest novel, Jack Prather really hit his stride. He creates characters that jump off the page. It's in the mind of the serial killer that we live, seeing the world through his eyes, and more importantly, his mind. If you enjoy matching wits with the pursuer, and the anxiety of knowing the next innocent you encounter in the book may be living his final moments then this book is for you. 'Page turner' does not begin to describe the suspense. The shame is the book had to end, and the reader has to exit this sweetly earnest, violent yet romantic world.
Ronald E. Meyer (Dayton, Ohio) – Through the years, through two families, through two continents seemingly disconnected comes a story with an historical perspective and psychological insight. The serial killer, bred in an Italian family, arrives in New York when the 9/11 disaster changed many lives. This is an intriguing, fast paced narrative. It twists and turns and keeps the reader engaged right to the end. Prather's research makes it very believable. Douglas Laird (Celebration , FL) - WOW!! - This is fast paced, almost non-stop connected action and plot lines about the lives of two converging, very disparate brother personalities. Very detail oriented and factually correct and pertinent - I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Joslyn Bleick, Mountain Lore Books -Do you like a great novel with plot twists and turns? Do you like a well-written, intellectual epic? Then this novel is a must read. Although largely plot-driven, this book also depicts deep characterizations. You will miss the characters when you finish.
Charleen Bertolini (Hendersonville, NC) -Superb book that grabs your attention and interest from the start. Extremely well researched and written. Ties human relationships, religion and current events together as the stories interweave. Written as fiction but you wonder, is this real?


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|A Day in the Life of the FOMC
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Have students read A Day in the Life of the FOMC prior to the next release of the Beige Book. (For the dates of Beige Book releases see: www.federalreserve.gov/fomc/beigebook/2007/default.htm)
On the Thursday after the Beige Book is released, copy a summary of the contents from the USA Today Money Section.
Distribute a copy to each student.
Divide the class into 12 groups and assign each group a FED District.
Tell the students to read the summary in general and their district's summary paragraph.
Explain/discuss the effect of a change in the federal funds rate target on interest rates.
Have each "district" cast a vote to raise, lower or keep the federal funds rate target the same. Tally the votes. Two weeks later, when the FOMC meets, compare how the class' prediction faired. (For dates of FOMC meetings see: www.federalreserve.gov/fomc/#calendars)
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A unique shop filled with antiques, gifts, collectibles and crafts. Wide variety of limited edition collectibles including Santas, angels and other figurines.
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Anderson Candy Shop
Simply the best chocolates you can get anywhere! Consumers Digest says "One of the best kept secrets in North America!" It's cooked in copper kettles and individually hand-dipped as it has been since 1919. Locally owned family shop.
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Over 7,000 square feet of fine refinished furniture, including dining room sets, bedroom sets and accessories. Also an extensive inventory of architectural items from building salvage projects.
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Bass Pro Shops has established itself as the prime destination for all your outdoor needs. Gorgeous waterfalls, giant aquariums, incredible wildlife mounts and more make Bass Pro Shops a must-see attraction for families around the world. For the best selection in hunting, fishing, camping, boating, archery, footwear and family clothing be sure to visit Bass Pro sporting goods store. Check out the boat and ATV showrooms or come in for a variety of outdoor skill workshops, including fly fishing and hunting. Enjoy kids and family events held throughout the year! Make Bass Pro your one stop place to shop!
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Chicago Botanic Garden Farmer's Market
First and third Sundays of the month from May until October (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Gather seasonal produce, flowers, herbs, and other local, sustainable products at this bimonthly Garden event that is held rain or shine. Talk with vendors and sample fresh fare. Visitors may purchase a special market bag from the Garden Shop to carry their purchases home. Free admission; $25 per car (includes tax) .
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Chicago Botanic Gardens Farmers' Market
The Garden welcomes local, sustainable farmers and producers to this public farmers' market on the first and third Sundays of the month from June through October. Admission to the market is free to Garden visitors and will be held rain or shine. Visitors may purchase a special market bag from the Garden Shop to carry their purchases home.
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Deer Park Town Center features over 70 of the most exclusive stores and restaurants in Chicago's northwest suburbs. Located at the intersection of Rand (Route 12) and Long Grove Roads in Deer Park, IL, Deer Park Town Center is an easy drive from surrounding suburbs, downtown Chicago or O'Hare Airport. Park in front of your favorite store and spend an hour or a day. At Deer Park Town Center, there's something for everyone.
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Didier Farms offers a variety of vegetables and flowers in our greenhouse this spring, and our farmers market in summer. U-pick opportunities are plentiful throughout the summer, weather permitting. During our Pumpkinfest, the last week of September and all of October, we offer hayrides, pony rides, and an exotic zoo, in beautiful Lake County.
CITY: Lincolnshire
Garden Market at Elawa Farm
Seasonal flowers and vegetable crops will be supplemented from the kitchen with soups, jams, pestos, breads and muffins. Please visit our market, kitchen and garden when you come to shop, it's a lovely trip worthy of time spent in a most beautiful place. Open June through October.
CITY: Lake Forest
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Ethnic and traditional crafts, rugs, furniture, sweaters, antiques and more from all over the world. Ginger Blossom buys from small-scale producers who are paid an equitable wage, work under safe conditions, and do business in an ecologically sustainable manner.
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Glunz Family Wine & Cellars - Long Grove
Enjoy four generations of wine making at Lake County's first winery. Our award-winning wines are available for tasting and to purchase by the bottle or discounted cases. Shop unique gifts and accessories for wine lovers at every level.
CITY: Long Grove
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Come out to downtown Grayslake on Saturdays for the Fall Farmers Market. The market will offer seasonal produce, baked goods, wine and cheeses, spices, organic selections, ready-to-eat food, live entertainment and much more. The fall market is located at Centennial Park 147 Center Street in downtown Grayslake. For details and vendors please visit the website.
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Gurnee Antique Center
One of Chicagoland's largest antique malls offering exceptional service and top quality antique merchandise - true antiques - no crafts or new collectibles. The spacious 24,000 square foot building is home to 200 dealers featuring a range of items.
CITY: Gurnee
Gurnee Mills
With more than 200 manufacturer and retail outlet stores offering up to 70% off, serious shoppers flock to Gurnee Mills. The diverse variety of stores includes Bass Pro Shops, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Nike Factory Store, Gap, Last Call by Neiman Marcus and Levi's. Dining options include Rainforest Cafe or a quick bite at one of the two food courts. Non-shoppers can check out Rink Side Sports and Entertainment Center for ice skating, arcade games and laser tag, or catch a movie at Gurnee Marcus Cinema.
CITY: Gurnee
Harms Farm and Garden Center
Visit the petting zoo and take a ride on the Pumpkin X-press. Featuring pumpkins, apples, costumes, crafts, weekend events, flowers, nursery stock, fruit, and vegetables. Christmas trees and more!
CITY: McHenry
Heinz Orchard
Heinz Orchard is only 37 miles from downtown Chicago making it the closest apple orchard to Chicago. There are a number of different apples to pick from: Golden Delicious, Empire, McIntosh, Jonathan and Red Delicious. If you're looking for something different to do, without traveling too far from home, this is a great orchard to check out.
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Highwood's Evening Gourmet Farmers Market
Held at Everts Park, this feast of local produce, gourmet cheeses, homemade pastas, baked goods, breads and pastries, and a variety of Italian, Mexican, French, and Irish delicacies offers something for everyone. With its Evening Concert Series and live cooking demo's in the Gourmet Chef's Corner, this energetic farmers market has become a tradition for friends and family looking for great food, spirits and entertainment. Additionally, Art in the Park will be back for its second year, showcasing local artists unique jewelry, fashion, and art, alongside 60 vendors.
CITY: Highwood
Historic Volo Country Village
Come visit our 30-acre antique theme park. Anchored by the nationally recognized Volo Auto Museum, the site also boasts great shopping in five separate malls selling antiques, unique gifts and collectibles. Over 400 dealers.
CITY: Volo
Holiday Shoppe & Studio
The Holiday Shoppe has something for everyone! Enjoy the joy of Christmas anytime at the Holiday Shoppe in historic downtown Libertyville.
CITY: Libertyville
J. McLaughlin
The name J. McLaughlin is synonymous with classic clothing and accessories for women and men. As a recognized retail industry leader providing high quality clothing based in New York, J. McLaughlin has made homes in 50 chic locales nationwide, serving up classic clothes with an original twist. J.McLaughlin caters to those who enjoy beautifully designed and crafted clothing and accessories.
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Group of four mid-1980s Dodges somehow collectively have less than 200 miles
Photos courtesy Mecum Auctions.
Among the hundreds of street rods, muscle cars, and other collector cars that crossed the Mecum auction block in Dallas this past weekend, four in particular stood out not for their selling prices but for their odometers. Collectively, the four, all mid-1980s front-wheel-drive Dodges, sold for less than a typical first-generation Camaro and have racked up just 162 miles.
The highest-mileage example of the quartet, a 1984 Dodge Mini Ram, was customized into a Streamliner conversion van – complete with fold-out bed, mini-closet, built-in cooler, running boards, and map lights galore – by Mark III. Though presumably intended for touring and road trips, the Mini Ram showed just 71 miles. It sold for $7,000.
Among the other three in the grouping, a 1988 Dodge Colt Vista station wagon with 41 miles on its 2.0-liter overhead-camshaft four-cylinder and automatic transmission sold for $8,000; a 1987 Dodge Daytona, also with an automatic transmission and just 22 miles, sold for $9,000; and a 1986 Dodge Lancer with the five-speed manual transmission and 28 miles sold for $5,500.
Mecum noted that all four came from Kirk Jackson Motors in Lockhart, Texas, but didn't elaborate on how all four remained in pristine condition with so few miles. Kirk Jackson Motors recently went out of business and its phone line has been disconnected.
Class of '86 – Chrysler Laser
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As we've found out, it's difficult to not highlight turbocharged cars here in the Class of 1986, especially when it comes to Mopar products – this was right in the thick of the era when Chrysler was liable to slap a turbocharger on anything if it sat still long enough. That approach holds true to this week's selection for the Class of 1986, the Chrysler Laser.
Introduced in 1984 along with its Dodge cousin, the Daytona, the Laser rode Chrysler's G platform, an extended version of the front-wheel-drive K platform that underpinned the Aries and Reliant. Depending on your opinion of the Chrysler Conquest, a rebadged version of the rear-wheel-drive Mistubishi Starion, the Laser represented the first or second attempt by Chrysler to produce a sports coupe. Chrysler's positioning of the Laser is most apparent in its ads, where it most often compares the Laser to the Nissan 300ZX, the Camaro Z28 and even the Toyota Supra. In its most basic version, the Laser came with a naturally aspirated and electronically fuel-injected version of the Chrysler overhead-camshaft 2.2-liter four-cylinder, worth about 99 horsepower. With a Garrett AiResearch turbocharger, the 2.2-liter's power output climbed to 142hp that first year, 146hp after the addition of a variable electronic wastegate in 1985. Technically available across all trim levels, the turbocharger was most suited to the XE performance variant, which added the 100hp overhead-camshaft 2.5-liter four-cylinder in 1986. A second performance variant, the XT, also came along in 1986: It included the turbocharged engine, close-ratio five-speed transaxle, more aerodynamic bodywork, a performance suspension, and 15-inch wheels and tires. That year also saw the introduction of the optional T-top roof with tinted glass panels.
Oddly enough, for all the changes Chrysler made to the Laser for 1986, the model wouldn't make it to 1987. Chrysler did continue to sell the Conquest throughout the Laser's run, but the front-wheel-drive Chrysler LeBaron coupe, introduced in 1985 and also fitted with a turbocharged engine, quickly took on a sporting appearance and demeanor, making the Laser redundant. The Daytona would assume some of the Laser's more luxurious aspects in 1987 and continue to be produced through 1993. The Laser name, meanwhile, migrated to Plymouth for use on that brand's version of the DSM cars starting with the 1990 model year. Up North, the Laser did live on after 1986, though as the Chrysler Daytona.
We're sure there's a story behind the quick shuffling of models that makes the Chrysler Laser's story so quick and convoluted, but what we're ultimately left with is a brief-lived sporty and turbocharged Chrysler that made heavy use of the Mopar parts bin, a car that potentially hits all the right buttons for fans of Lee Iaccoca Chryslers. But you tell us – would you seek out one of these cars – we imagine a 1986 XT would be the most desirable – for inclusion in your fantasy garage dedicated to 1986 vehicles?
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Four-Links – Mohs resto begins, Italian electrics, Big Willie, death to all jalopies
* Close to a year ago, we relayed the news that the Mohs Ostentatienne would go through a restoration, and as Jay Abitz reports to Auto Restoration 101 (part 1, part 2), said resto has now begun.
* Coachbuild.com has an interesting article about the contributions of Italian coachbuilders (and AMC!) toward the idea of a small, urban electric car, including the Michelotti Leyland Crompton, above, based on a shortened Mini chassis.
* Do we need the excuse of Black History Month to see white people posting stories on black drag racers like Big Willie Robinson and Malcolm Durham? Iowahawk has an article on the former. For more, Drag Racing Online's got you covered.
UPDATE (15.February 2010): Looks like zeLastChanceGarage found a later photo of Tomiko's Daytona.
* H.A.M.B.er Harms Way recently dug up a series of photos from Life's photo archive depicting the Detroit-area Chevrolet dealers' campaign to clear the road of old cars (why? so they can sell more new cars, of course) by pulling already-junked old cars from scrapyards and burning them in a giant bonfire. The cash for clunkers parallels are painfully obvious.
* Finally, the Andrew F. Johnson Gallery has a fine writeup on Galen Wickersham, along with several of his renderings.
Hemmings Finds of the Day – Kissimmee kars
Mecum's Kissimmee auction is scheduled for later this month, and the folks at Mecum wanted to make sure you knew what all they're selling in Florida, so they listed just about their entire inventory on Hemmings.com. That includes some interesting items like the above 1964 Datsun 1200 1/4-ton pickup, the Bobby Allison Dodge Daytona, the Herbie's Hugger Super Stock L89 Camaro, the 2002 Mercury Marauder two-door convertible concept car, a GMC-based swamp buggy (up high so the gators won't get you, Amos Moses), and a 1983 Jeep Scrambler.
Muscle at Mecum For Sale
Dana Mecum has done it again. He has corralled some of the finest original and restored muscle cars in the country, and they will be for sale from May 23 through May 28, 2007, at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Belvidere, Illinois.
Some of the highlighted cars include a never-titled 1969 Dodge Daytona with a 440-cu.in. V-8 and automatic transmission. The car is as new and comes with the original window sticker and broadcast sheet.
For the Cobra guys, how about a 12,000-mile original 1964 Cobra, CSX 2258 with two four-barrel carburetors and original deep sump "Cobra" aluminum oil pan?
Another hot Mopar is a rarely seen 426 Street Wedge Fury. This car is reportedly one of three ever made, and has had just one owner since new. This will be the first time this very rare car has been offered for sale.
For you Pontiac guys, how about a 1963 Tempest station wagon with a 421 Super Duty under the hood? This is an extremely valuable piece of Pontiac racing history. For more information, go to
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What to Watch: Holiday Episodes of Cupcake Wars and Sweet Geniusby Joseph Erdos in Shows, December 5th, 2012
Get your sweet tooth on with new holiday episodes of Cupcake Wars and Sweet Genius, premiering this Thursday.
Cupcake Wars: Cupcakes on Parade
Four bakers compete for the opportunity to serve their cupcake creations at a VIP party for the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade in Chicago.
Tune in: Thursday, December 6 at 8pm/7c
Sweet Genius: Holiday Genius
Get in the spirit with Chef Ron, who has a host of holiday surprises planned for the competitors in this episode. For the first test, he sends out a fabled pudding and a classic Yuletide candy. The second test is inspired by ice and includes a starchy packaged food and a colorful refreshment. For the final test, the two remaining chefs must make chocolate treats that incorporate beets and have a magical inspiration.
Tune in: Thursday, December 6 at 10pm/9c
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74 The resulting usable dataset for non-zero intervention cross- tion is critical to the implementation of the NCHRP Project ing events is therefore very small. Recognizing that the event 3-78A analysis framework. Furthermore, it will be necessary of an O&M intervention can be treated as a binary event to represent different populations of drivers (courteous or (yes/no), it would be feasible to apply a logistic regression not) and pedestrians (blind and sighted) to adequately cap- approach to these data. However, it is unclear how useful ture the crosswalk interaction as observed in this study. such models would be to practitioners. Assuming that a particular model can adequately address An alternative and potentially more promising approach these aspects and can be calibrated to represent specific behav- for safety modeling is feasible with the introduction of new ioral and traffic conditions, a simulation analysis is ideally dependent variables for pedestrian risk. Since the biggest lim- suited to extrapolate performance results to other geometry itations of the O&M intervention measure are its binary and traffic patterns. The approach is also ideally suited for con- nature and rare occurrence, a revised variable should be con- ducting sensitivity analyses of different parameters. In effect, tinuous and frequently observable. a simulation-based analysis represents a second option for In particular, the project team discussed the use of two vari- extending the field results from NCHRP Project 3-78A to other ables that meet these criteria. The first is the theoretical time to conditions. The first extension is of course the use of the delay collision of pedestrian and vehicle in seconds, which is calcu- models discussed in the previous section. Simulation has the lated from the speed and position of the vehicle at the instant added benefit that it can evaluate unique traffic characteristics, the pedestrian steps into the crosswalk. The second is the nec- the impacts of nearby intersections, or the use of pedestrian essary deceleration rate in feet per second squared that is nec- signals (or PHBs) at the crosswalk in question. Finally, simu- essary for the vehicle to come to a stop before the crosswalk. lation models are increasingly used to perform surrogate safety This measure is also calculated from the speed and position analysis based on vehicle trajectories (FHWA 2008). of the vehicle at the time the pedestrian steps into the cross- It is beyond the scope of this project to discuss in detail the walk. This metric is further related to standard engineering sig- variety of simulation tools available and to what extent they nal timing practice, where a similar deceleration rate is used to capture the interaction of pedestrians and vehicles at cross- calculate the length of the yellow interval at signals (ITE 2009). walks. The focus of this section is to discuss the use of simu- The development of these measures requires real-time field lation analysis in two principal ways: measures of vehicle speed and position that were not avail- able in this study. The feasibility of this approach has been 1. How to represent the analysis framework in simulation demonstrated in other research (Schroeder 2008), where it and findings from a sensitivity analysis of different behav- was used to develop predictive models for driver yielding ioral and traffic-related model parameters. The objective and pedestrian gap acceptance at unsignalized crossings. The is to guide other efforts of those who wish to further extend approach is being explored in ongoing research on the acces- results from this research in a simulation environment. sibility of complex intersections to pedestrians who are blind This section is primarily based on the work published in (NIH 2010). Schroeder and Rouphail (2007). 2. A detailed analysis of different signalization options at single-lane and two-lane roundabouts, including a com- Simulation Approach parison of PHB and conventional signals, one-stage and The NCHRP Project 3-78A analysis framework fits within two-stage crossings, and different crosswalk geometries. the context of modern microsimulation tools. These software The analysis is performed using calibrated representative tools work on the basis of algorithms that describe driver models of a single-lane and a two-lane roundabout and behavioral rules for car following, lane changing, gap accept- explores operations for a range of vehicle and pedestrian ance, and routing. Many of the commercially available prod- volumes. The emphasis is on pedestrian-induced vehicle ucts further allow the user to code both motorized and non- delay and queuing impacts with the objective to provide motorized transportation modes. The models differ in the decision support for agencies that are considering signal- specifics of how the interaction between vehicles and pedes- ization as one of the treatments at roundabout pedestrian trians is modeled and how much flexibility the user has in crossings. This section is primarily based on the work pub- modifying and calibrating behavioral parameters. However, lished in Schroeder, Rouphail, and Hughes (2008). most models apply some sort of a gap acceptance algorithm to model pedestrians selecting gaps in traffic or to model driv- Applying the Framework to Simulation ers yielding to pedestrians. Depending on the model, the user also may have the ability to model mixed-priority situations The NCHRP Project 3-78A analysis framework uses the where some drivers yield and some pedestrians cross in large principles of gap and yield availability as well as the rate of uti- gaps, as was discussed in the previous section. This distinc- lization of both types of crossing opportunities. The availabil-
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75 ity parameters represent characteristics of the traffic stream and better gap judgment so as to decrease the frequency of are a function of traffic volumes, speed, and driver behavior. risky or overly conservative decisions. Examples include The utilization parameters are pedestrian behavior attrib- improved lighting conditions and automated gap detec- utes that describe a pedestrian's ability and willingness to cross tion technology. in a yield or gap situation. The analysis framework further uses the performance measure of delay and risk to quantify the The functional effect of a treatment installation is repre- pedestrian's ability to cross at a particular location. sented in simulation through a net increase (or decrease) in The four availability and utilization probability parameters one or more of the probability terms. The proposed approach serve as inputs when the analyst sets up the simulation model. for modeling treatments is therefore implicit, through changed The analyst codes these after defining model geometry, traf- behavioral parameters, rather than explicit, through a build- fic control strategies (signals), volumes, and other inputs. The ing block included in the simulation tool. The one exception remaining delay and risk performance measures are model to this approach is when a treatment involves the use of sig- outputs that are calculated from the simulation. It is beyond the nalized traffic control. This aspect is discussed toward the end scope of this report to describe the details of simulation mod- of this chapter. eling and the wide variety of modeling and calibration param- eters that are available to the analyst. The FHWA has extensive Setting up Behavioral Parameters resources available through the "Traffic Analysis Toolbox" (2010) that the analyst can use for further information on sim- This section discusses how the four probability parameters ulation modeling, calibration, and validation. The remainder could be implemented in a simulation. Differences among of this section focuses on the proposed approach for modeling drivers and pedestrians are best represented through the use the interaction between pedestrians and vehicles. of multiple vehicle and pedestrian classes. For example, two driver classes may be modeled: those with and those without the propensity to yield. Similarly, two or more pedestrian Modeling Treatments classes may be modeled with different gap acceptance thresh- Based on the framework described above, the purpose of a olds. In particular, the four probability parameters would be treatment is to enhance or minimize delay and risk for pedes- modeled as follows: trians without negatively affecting traffic flow. It was hypothe- sized and demonstrated that the functional effect of a treatment � The availability of yielding should be modeled through the can be described through a combination of the four underlying use of multiple vehicle classes. The gap acceptance algo- probability parameters. This can be done in one of four ways: rithm at the crosswalk that effectively tells drivers to look for gaps in the pedestrian traffic will lead a potential yielder 1. Increasing the occurrence of driver yielding: Previous to slow in the presence of a pedestrian. The vehicle classifi- research implies that slower speeds, increased driver aware- cation of whether or not a driver is a potential yielder is sto- ness, and education/enforcement may be able to achieve chastically assigned to each vehicle as it enters the simulated this. Some natural speed reduction also occurs at high flows. system. Note that these are actually "potential yielders" Treatments addressing yielding could include warning signs, since some vehicles tagged as yielders may not encounter a flashing lights, or raised crosswalks. pedestrian at the crosswalk or may be too close to the cross- 2. Increasing the occurrence of crossable gaps: It is unclear ing to be able to yield when the pedestrian shows up. This if there are treatments whose sole purpose is an increase in probability will vary for the entry and exit legs of a round- the availability of crossable gaps, but a number of situa- about and for different sites. Simulation models vary in tions will have an impact, including upstream signals or their ability to apply customized gap acceptance algorithms more conservative driver behavior. Ultimately, the biggest for different simulated crossings. factor affecting this parameter is the amount of conflict- � The availability of a crossable gap is determined from the ing traffic. headway distribution of traffic upon entering the system. 3. Increasing the probability of yield utilization: Treat- This probability is implicit in the individual vehicle gener- ments may help blind pedestrians and others to more reli- ation, and the gap sizes can be tracked by the model at any ably detect the presence of yielding vehicles or increase point in the simulated system. Some tools may have the their level of confidence in accepting yields. The list of flexibility of coding a custom headway distribution. Fur- potential treatments includes pavement sound strips, sur- ther, the headway arrivals at a crosswalk will be affected face treatments, and automated yield detection technology. by upstream signals. If significant vehicle platooning is 4. Increasing the probability of gap utilization: There observed at a crosswalk, this effect should be accounted for may be treatments that enable pedestrians to perform in the simulation.
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76 � The propensity to utilize yields is also stochastically assigned � Geometry: The general geometry of the particular round- to each pedestrian as he or she arrives at the crossing loca- about or CTL is often available in the form of a design draw- tion. This value will depend on whether the simulated ing or a scaled aerial photograph. Geometric data of the site pedestrian is blind or sighted (also assigned stochastically include correct lane widths and crosswalk locations. based on their respective volumes) and whether natural or � Origin/destination (O/D) volumes by lane: The typical augmented yield detection systems are in place. This aspect simulation analysis uses traffic and pedestrian volumes for of the interaction is likely to be the most challenging to rep- a duration of one hour. The flows in the model should rep- resent in simulation. resent actual turning percentages by approach (and by lane � The utilization of crossable gaps is handled through a gap in the case of a two-lane roundabout). acceptance algorithm, and different gap thresholds will be � Traffic composition: The traffic composition at each site assigned to different populations of pedestrians. The chal- includes the percentage of heavy vehicles and the presence lenge here lies with the fact that most simulation gap accept- of special driver and/or pedestrian classes (yield/no yield or ance algorithms are based on minimum gaps, to the effect safe/risky). that a pedestrian will always utilize any gap greater than the � Signal timings: Where applicable, signal timings in the minimum. To represent a utilization rate of less than 100%, model are based on the actual signal timing plan for the additional customization may be necessary, which depends intersection or, if necessary, on field measurements of on the particular model used. average green times. In some cases, as in the evaluation of proposed treatments, signal timing reflects the proposed operation of the signal. Model Calibration and Validation The following parameters are used for calibration to match The quality of the simulation analysis results relies on cor- the operations in the model to field conditions. rect modeling inputs and adequate calibration and validation of model outputs. Model inputs are defined as those param- � Speeds: The modeler can input field-collected data on aver- eters that always need to be collected in order to develop a age vehicle speeds on the approaches upstream of the cross- simulation model. These parameters include detailed site walk, the entry to the roundabout, in the circulating lane geometry, origin�destination traffic and pedestrian volumes, of the roundabout, and in the turn lane. If actual speed data traffic composition, and signal timing. In addition, calibration cannot be obtained, the posted speed limit can be used to parameters are available that have default settings included in infer a speed distribution on the approaches, and the liter- the model but that can and should be customized by the user. ature (FHWA 2000, AASHTO 2004) can be used to approx- These include speed distribution, gap acceptance behavior, imate speeds in the roundabout or turn lane. gap distribution, yielding behavior, and yield utilization. In � Gap acceptance: Gap acceptance parameters for pedestrian most cases, these parameters are adjusted (i.e., calibrated) to crossings and for vehicle merges (into the roundabout or ensure that the model accurately represents field conditions. downstream traffic at a CTL) can be obtained either from Finally, validation parameters are model outputs that allow the field data or from sources in the literature. The model can modeler to compare the model to field conditions or other include distributions of gap acceptance times by coding models. Validation parameters include travel time, delay, multiple vehicle and/or pedestrian classes. In this fashion queuing, and risk. In other words, model validation is achieved it is possible to model pedestrians who make risky decisions, by altering calibration parameters and comparing the valida- pedestrians with average behavior, and pedestrians with poor tion parameters to field conditions; input parameters stay gap detection (who need very long gaps to cross). constant throughout the calibration/validation process. � Driver yielding (potential): Different classes of drivers will For model validation, simulation outputs are either com- be coded to achieve a certain percentage of potential yield- pared to field-collected data or to outputs from other software ers. Driver behavior will be based on observations at the packages for roundabouts and signalized intersections. These site with help from sources in the literature. traffic analysis models are mostly designed for the analysis of � Yield detection: As discussed previously, some blind pedes- vehicle traffic and are limited in their ability to model mixed- trians may not be able to accurately detect drivers yielding priority pedestrian�vehicle interaction. Consequently, the use for them at the crosswalk. The proportion of this group of of these traffic analysis tools is primarily to ensure that the pedestrians is a calibration parameter. vehicle operations in the simulation are modeled correctly. � Headway distribution: Modeling a user-defined headway The analyst will have to rely on field observations or expert distribution may be necessary in some occasions, for exam- judgment to validate pedestrian results. ple if an upstream signal causes platoon arrivals of vehicles The following list of model input parameters needs to be or if class changes on campus cause pedestrians to arrive in collected to set up the initial simulation model: groups.
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77 Finally, the following simulation outputs are proposed for drivers at unsignalized crosswalks in simulation. To illustrate model validation: the use of multiple vehicle and pedestrian classes, the two populations are divided into several groups. Vehicles are cat- � Travel times: Simulation tools can estimate travel times egorized as either yielding or non-yielding drivers, P(Y). Pedes- on user-specified segments that can be used to compare trians are categorized into blind and sighted groups and within actual travel times obtained in the field and so validate those groups in categories with different gap acceptance uncongested operations at the sites. Travel time data can parameters--risky, typical, and conservative--where critical be obtained as an average over the analysis period, sepa- gap times are increasing in that order. rated by pedestrian/vehicle class or as raw data for each It will generally be assumed that most sighted pedestri- individual pedestrian/vehicle. ans will make typical decisions, while blind pedestrians will be � Delay times: Vehicle and pedestrian delays in the defined more strongly represented at either extreme. As crossing treat- travel time segments are estimated by subtracting the theo- ments are implemented at a facility, more pedestrians will shift retical (undelayed) travel time from the actual travel time away from risky and conservative decisions, thereby reducing through a given segment. These data can be obtained as an conflicts and delay, respectively. In the following, we will assess average over the analysis period separated by pedestrian/ the operational impacts of six treatment functionalities: vehicle class or as raw data for each individual pedestrian/ vehicle and can be used to validate congested operations. � No control (NC): This configuration represents the default It is also possible to validate using stopped delay. interaction in a simulation model without any interaction � Queue lengths: The simulation tools generally provide between modes. Delay is a function of car-following param- estimates of average vehicle queues at a specified location eters only, and risk is the result of random arrivals at the that can be compared with field measurements. This mea- conflict point. sure may be most helpful in validating approach queuing at � Unassisted crossing (UA): Pedestrians and drivers are roundabouts. assigned priority rules that govern the interaction. Pedes- � Driver yielding (actual): It is hypothesized that the num- trians have different gap acceptance parameters, and some ber of actual yielders is significantly lower than the num- drivers will yield if encountering a pedestrian. No further ber of potential yielders entered in the model. In order for treatments are implemented. a yield to occur, the event of an approaching potential � Yield sign for drivers (YS): The likelihood of drivers yield- yielder needs to coincide with the presence of a pedestrian ing is increased through treatments such as a raised cross- at the crosswalk and with sufficient time for the driver to walk, warning signs, pedestrian flashers, enforcement, or decelerate at a comfortable rate. By comparing the fraction education measures. It is assumed that the treatment has of actual yield events, the analyst can validate the assump- no effect on pedestrian behavior. tions used to derive the relationship between actual and � Vehicle detection (VD): Some treatments will help blind potential yielders. pedestrians to more effectively detect the arrival of a vehicle. The assumption is that this will enable them to make bet- ter (safer and more efficient) crossing decisions. Examples Measures of Risk from Simulation include a gap-detection system and noise-generating rum- It is further possible to use a simulation-based analysis ble strips. It is assumed that driver behavior is not affected. approach to obtain an estimate of pedestrian risk by extracting � Yield sign and vehicle detect (YSVD): This treatment cat- the occurrence of pedestrian�vehicle conflicts. The FHWA egory combines YS and VD treatments to increase driver surrogate safety assessment methodology (SSAM) is a post- yielding and improve the vehicle detection capabilities of processing tool that can interpret outputs from simulation tools blind pedestrians. Examples include a combination of auto- and quantify the number of conflicts observed in the simulation mated vehicle detection with a pedestrian flasher or rumble (FHWA 2008). A conflict in this case is defined by one of sev- strips in the approach of a raised crosswalk. eral performance measures, including the time to collision. A � Perfect information (PI): This configuration represents per- methodology for estimating pedestrian�vehicle conflicts from fect unsignalized crossing conditions from a pedestrian per- simulation independent of SSAM is discussed in Schroeder and spective. Pedestrian delay and risk are minimized because Rouphail (2006), which is also included in Appendix I. 100% of vehicles yield to pedestrians. This form of driver behavior may represent a strictly enforced right-of-way law. Illustrative Example The six treatment scenarios are implemented in the simu- This section is intended to demonstrate the proposed lation at a CTL location for a one-way, one-lane pedestrian approach for modeling the interaction of pedestrians and crossing, using assumed run-specific pedestrian and driver


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I love technology. Since my first computer at 4 years old, I have always enjoyed trying out the latest and greatest in technology. I am grateful that technological advancements have made huge strides in everything from baby monitors to fitness tools. I used a FitBit to shed the last few baby pounds back in 2012 and loved seeing how many steps I was taking (or not taking). Being held accountable for how active I was each day was a huge motivator.
Now that the baby weight is off and my main goal is improving my fitness, I wanted to see more data than my steps per day. I tried the FitBit Flex but got frustrated when it failed to sync on more than one occasion. I gave up on it for a few months but then dug it out of my desk and contacted the company, who promptly troubleshooted and mailed me a new one (great customer service).
Apparently, I'm the Goldilocks of fitness devices because it still wasn't what I wanted. Then I heard about the Polar Loop on twitter. The Polar Loop is an activity tracker bracelet that does everything my FitBit Flex does, except it has the additional capabilities of syncing with a heart rate monitor (not included with the Loop) and wearing it swimming. Polar was kind enough to send me a Loop to try out and I have really loved it, especially since "Santa" brought me a heart rate monitor (Polar HR7) for Christmas to pair with it.
My first impressions were that the Loop is the better made bracelet. It seems sturdier than the FitBit Flex and has a small amount of chrome detail which dresses it up a little. It's also customizable (you have to cut the bracelet to your wrist size) instead of the two different band sizes you can get with the FitBit Flex. Another reason it feels sturdier to me is that it has a nice metal clasp instead of the Flex's knob clasp which sometimes came undone on mine and would fall off. So for hardware design, Loop wins.
One area I think the Polar Loop can improve on (which they say they are working on) is the software and app design. It definitely has potential, but the FitBit's app is a little more user-friendly.
However, as soon as I got a heart rate monitor to pair with the Loop, the Loop completely pulled away from the Flex and is now my favorite. I really like seeing a record of my CrossFit WODs (in addition to the MyWOD app) and what my heart rate was during the workout, especially the metabolic conditioning segment at the end. Here's an example of today's training using the free Polar Flow app:
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