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DEARBORN – What would you do if you were given $25,000 to give the people in your neighborhood an "unreal" experience? Ford is asking this very question as part of its "Random Acts of Fusion" transmedia marketing program. The week-long contest, in partnership with the Steve Harvey Morning Show, will award one person with a check for $25,000 to be used to benefit the community of their choice. The winner will also receive an all-expenses paid trip for two to the 2012 Ford Hoodie Awards taking place in Las Vegas Aug. 2-5. "Life is all about acts – big and small – and through Random Acts of Fusion, this car and program will take real people to unexpected places," says Crystal Worthem, manager, Ford Brand Content & Alliances. "Being able to partner with the Steve Harvey Morning Show to select an individual to win $25,000 to benefit their community is yet another big way we are taking this program directly to real people. That we are able to tie this contest into an event like the Ford Hoodie Awards is perfect as this event is all about giving back and celebrating those who are doing great things within their respective communities." Consumers can enter the contest by visiting www.RandomActsofFusion.com and submitting an entry using 500 characters or less explaining what they would do if Ford gave them $25,000 to give back to their community. The entry should describe how the contestant would use the prize money to improve their community, and/or bring a premium experience to their neighbors. A final winner will be selected July 30 and will be announced during the live broadcast of the Steve Harvey Morning Show in Las Vegas. In addition, attendees of the 2012 Ford Hoodie Awards will have an opportunity to get a closer look at the 2013 Fusion and be entered into a raffle to win VIP access to the Ford Hoodie Awards Beach Party at Mandalay Bay Beach with performances by R&B singer Robin Thicke and Keith Sweat. Ford first revealed Random Acts of Fusion in late June with a video message from TV and radio host and producer Ryan Seacrest giving consumers a clue to team up to find out how they could get the chance to experience the all-new Ford Fusion first. Through online videos, fans solved the first puzzle revealing the exciting additions of new celebrity personalities, the first unique consumer experiences and how they could get involved. Consumers who follow Random Acts of Fusion will have the chance to experience something unique through daily storytelling, contests and local market events that – just like the all-new Fusion – will deliver something unexpected. Consumers can get in on the act and enter the contest by following Fusion at www.RandomActsofFusion.com. The all-new 2013 Ford Fusion With its sleek new design, the 2013 Ford Fusion brings alive the next generation of more expressive vehicles from Ford. In addition to its fresh face, Fusion offers the broadest selection of fuel-efficient powertrains in the midsize car segment. It offers hybrid and plug-in hybrid alternatives, a pair of EcoBoost® four-cylinder engines, a normally aspirated four-cylinder engine, front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive applications, and a choice between automatic and manually shifted six-speed transmissions. On sale this fall, Fusion offers consumers seven must-have technologies including a Lane-Keeping System, adaptive cruise control, active park assist and MyFord Touch®.


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The worst and most unprofessional doctor I have ever met. He was OBSESSED with my modeling career and based his diagnosis on his personal, subjective belief that I am not pretty enough to model. He decided to call me deeply delusional, physycotic, and shistzophrenic only because he had not yet seen my entire professional collection of portfolios. Who enters a mental health unit with their portfolios? He refused to believe my career b cuz I wouldn't let him call my employers in Asia. Why should I? He created a total lie of a diagnosis that is sitting in NetCare and PIMS. His lie destroyed me for Air Side background checks for flight attendant work and positions of trust. This man is a criminal! Good thing I appealed. The judge sided with me and saw my modeling agencies on line. He never thought to check on line. He should really A Tip a model like me with immigration. He would have seen multiple years of travel. He needs to get a grip and an education!!
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I have seen Dr. Zanussi for many years and he has always stuck by me. Most times after seeeing him I leave having things put in perspective, but there are other times I'm just not there mentally and my guard goes up(hard to break through) When this happens he still tries to get to the root of my problems and through to me. At times he finds it hard to understand somethings I have to do, promises I've made and I know it's frustrating to him, sorry for that. He is concerned as I am about health issues. I have been on a constant roller coaster and he has always been there with me, he is in my living hell. Dr. Zanussi has had to deal with many of my family issues. Life is constantly throwing curve balls. I am extremly lucky that he has put up with all I've dealt him. If not for Dr. Zanussi I'm not sure where I'd be right now. He's straight up in what he says and at times I leave ticked off. It's been along time and he's never given up or let me give up on (LIFE). Thanks Dr.Zanussi.
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text: Pregnancy > Second Trimester Advances in Cord Blood Research Parents-to-be are faced with what can be a tough choice -- should they bank baby's umbilical cord blood or not? And for many, the answer might not lie in what can be done with cord blood now, but what will be done in the future. Step into your OB's waiting room and you're bound to see pamphlets on private cord blood banking. It seems like just another part of prepping for baby (albeit a confusing one!). But you might be surprised to hear that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) doesn't recommend most families privately bank baby's cord blood -- so who should? Cord blood benefits now"Those who should consider privately banking cord blood are families affected by diseases and conditions that are known to benefit from cord blood transplants," says Mitchell S. Cairo, MD, Chief of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York, and one of the lead authors on the AAP's cord blood policy statement. "For example, if a sibling suffers from a condition that cord blood can benefit. Or if there's a family history of certain genetic conditions, such as leukemia, sickle-cell anemia or thalassemia."The advantage to those families is the potentially life-saving stem cells that are in the umbilical cord blood -- they can be used to help treat several genetic and blood disorders as well as childhood cancers, including immune disorders. Privately banking the cord blood makes those stem cells available if they're needed later in the child's life. And cord blood does offer some advantages over other treatments, such as bone marrow transplants. For example, the body is less likely to reject its own stem cells than it would someone else's bone marrow.As for families not affected by genetic disorders, the AAP recommends public banking, which means donating baby's cord blood to be used by anyone who might need it. If your own child develops a disease, you'd likely have easy access to donated cord blood from a public bank (whether you donated or not), says Cairo. (But don't be mistaken, your child won't be able to get his own cord blood if you've donated it.) AAP says the chances of a child needing his own, privately banked blood are unknown. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) estimates it as one in 2,700 people or maybe even fewer. Cord blood benefits in the futureCould this recommendation change in the future? Cairo says yes. "There is a huge investment by ourselves and other investigators to determine whether cord blood from the donor him or herself may have some regenerative capacity to heal conditions that there's been no other therapeutic success for," he says. "There's definitely potential for a therapeutic benefit." Some experts say that someday it may be used to treat more conditions such as lupus, Parkinson's disease, brain injuries, cardiovascular disease and breast cancer.Cairo says it's unknown exactly what the advances will be and when they'll happen. Of course, the possibility that they could occur before baby might need them may be enough to make some parents opt for private cord blood banking. If you're one of them, be sure to do your homework. "Ask your OB what their experience is in being able to extract cord blood," says Cairo. "Make sure the medical center has an experienced team -- you don't want to risk having an inadequate collection. And choose an established cord blood bank. You want it to be there in 20 years." Plus, more from The Bump: What Is Cord Blood Banking? Decide Whether or Not to Bank Cord Blood Tool: Birth Plan -- Elena Donovan Mauer See More: 2nd Trimester , 1st Trimester , 3rd Trimester , Dads and Dads-to-Be , Labor and Delivery , Pregnancy Health , Prenatal Tests Previous Article: A No-Stress Guide to Baby Naming Next Article: Best Baby and Pregnancy Movies of All Time Registry 101 We scoped out everything you'll need -- and want -- for when baby arrives. Checklist: Nursery Decorating A full list of dos and don'ts when it comes to decorating baby's nursery. Worst Movies to Watch While Pregnant If you're expecting, keep these flicks off your queue. popular questions Q&A: Morning sickness tips? Q&A: Do I need a birth plan? Q&A: Registering for baby? recently added questions Plus-Size Maternity Clothing Q&A What Happens at Baby's One-Month Checkup? When Can I Switch Baby From the Infant Car Seat to a Convertible?


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GMC launches high school summer programBy Lucia Suarez
STAFF WRITER | February 02,2013POULTNEY During the summer, students want to take a break from rigorous academia, but many also want to explore their interests with dedicated teachers.
To help accomplish this, Green Mountain College is now offering the Vermont Summer Academy for high school students.
We thought this would be a good way for young people who may have an interest (in a certain topic) but never had a way in their high school curriculum to explore it in depth, said GMC spokesman Kevin Coburn. Students will be able to live in a college atmosphere that may help them evaluate what they want to do in the future.
GMC President Paul Fonteyn said in a statement: We deliberately picked subjects that are areas of strength in our curriculum.
He added: Our faculty has developed cutting-edge programs that prepare graduates to be thoughtful and productive professionals as they enter promising career fields. We have tremendous resources and knowledge to share with high school students who are just beginning to seriously examine their career choices.
The one-week summer courses include adventure education, creative arts, culinary arts, design and build, eco-construction, fiction writing and poetry, environmental studies, forensic science, journalism, college prep writing and veterinary science.
The course curriculum will be designed with a lot of input from GMC professors, Coburn said, but the college is in the process of hiring teachers with various specialties to run the actual classes this summer.
We will make an effort (to ensure) classes are small to replicate the atmosphere of GMC (during the school year), Coburn said.
The week-long classes will run from July 21 through Aug. 10 at GMCs campus in downtown Poultney, except for the culinary courses which will be held at the GMC Lodge at Killington Resort from July 7-20.
Students can sign up for as little as one week, but may attend more weeks with different classes.
Tuition ranges from $1,175 for one week to $3,000 for three weeks. For culinary classes, the tuition is $1,275 for one week and $2,450 for two weeks. These prices include dorm lodging, three meals a day, course materials, facilities, and academic field trips.
Students will be living in the dorms, eating at the dining hall, and having structured prgrams in the evening, Coburn said. Its a hybrid of an intensive academic program with summer camp.
Students will also have access to the colleges facilities, including the athletic fields, gymnasium and swimming pool.
This provides a way to (immerse) students in a college atmosphere with outstanding teachers doing in-depth projects, Coburn said.
For more information or to request a catalog, visit www.vermontsummeracademy.org or call (866) 928-2897.
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99es300 Posts: 3I have a 1999 ES 300. I really like the convenience of the all-in-one key remote found in the 2000 and above models. If I buy the key remote (blank) off the internet and have it cut matched to my key, can it be programmed to my ES? (The key looks the same, but is there ability to be programmed to the remote?)
Also, it looks as if the 2000-01 tail lights (complete tail lights) will fit my 1999. Is this possible? What about the headlights?
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wwest Posts: 10,706Why doesn't Lexus add a SuperCharger to the Camry Hybrid and market it as an ES250h..???
700 VDC already available for a variable frequency AC power source for a nice compact 3 HP AC motor to drive the centrifical Supercharger.
Virtually no power comsumption from the batteries until WOT or near WOT and then enough GO to make it POWERFULL enough for a Lexus. -
99es300 Posts: 3A guy is selling a 1999 ES300 asking $9,000. It has 111,000 miles on it.. What are thoughts on this possible purchase? It is pretty clean and looks to be well maintained. From my research, I have found this to be a pretty reliable car... Anything specific I should pay attention to or look for?
es3000 Posts: 1my middle vents on my '93 ES300 is blocked some how. When i switch from head and feet mode to head mode there is a knock sound in the dash area and air seems to be coming out defrost. Also air is trickiling out center but comes out fine on the sides and below, when in that mode. Has any one had this problem? If so how did u fix it? Do i have to take the dash apart?
roachbugg Posts: 15Hello all,
I write because I have a question about an offer made on an ES330. A dealer has emailed me about a 2006 ES330 Black Diamond with NAV for 32,880. Does that seem like a good price? The car has about 4,300 miles on it. Sounds good to me- but I want to be sure. Any input would be helpful. Thanks -
romka8888 Posts: 1Please help!!!
I just bought a used 2002 ES300. It only came with one master key/remote. Is going to a dealer the only option to get the second key/remote? I have seen people selling uncut "factory" key/remote. Can they be cut and programmed either by myself or the dealer?
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curt2005 Posts: 70My just-bought 2005 330 has the rear license plate mounted with only the two screws at the top. As a result, when I close the trunk lid, it makes the car sound like a rattly clunker. Very tacky.
I want to get a plain four-screw frame.
The dealer's pretentious frame has shiny rounded caps over the screws. Do the caps snap off or what?
Once I get the dealer's frame off, will I find provision to use four screws instead of two?
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vcheng Posts: 1,284What you need to do is add strips of adhesive rubberized foam at the back of the license plate so that it sits firmly onto the car when the tope two screws are tightened. Also, you may need to add little strips of electrical tape at the edges of the plate where it slides into the dealer provided holder to prevent rattles.
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curt2005 Posts: 70I would still like to know if there are four holes or only two in the trunk lid.
While I haven't been tried to get the caps off the two screws and remove them, I was able to examine and experiment with the setup.
There are rubbery pads on the trunk lid apparently where the lower two holes would go.
vcheng is right that the lower part of the license plate is rattling in the frame.
Since there doesn't seem to be any easy way to get at the back of the trunk lid, I assume that you must use sheet-metal screws instead of bolts and nuts.
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vcheng Posts: 1,284(I say the following light heartedly, so please don't be offended.)
"I would still like to know if there are four holes or only two in the trunk lid."
Two holes in the trunk lid, with threaded capture nuts intended to hold the licence plate. Uno, dos. No more. No tres or quatros.
Please don't use sheet metal screws to start new holes. They'll start the rusting process and it'll get ugly (and expensive) to repair.
I have used the foam tape method for all my cars with good results and no rattles, even with booming music. Try it, you'll be surprised how effective it can be. -
jbollt Posts: 734I've done the same with my last 3 Toyotas...I used a Scotch foam mounting tape, specifically designed for outside use, as I discovered early, that the regular "inside" foam double sided tape didn't hold up well in AZ...don't know if it was the heat, or our very limited rainfall. I put it between the plate and the trunk lid, and the plate and the frame.
Good luck, and enjoy the quiet trunk...Realy a shame that Toyota and Lexus don't provide the second set of lic plate holes, but this solves the problem. -
pate Posts: 8My ES 300 a 2003 model is almost pin drop in its silence. I often stand by it and just marvel and whne driving I am in awe. It is not the high end Lexus so it still has a way to go and cannot reach the LS 430. I have test driven all the cars in its class though, Mercedes 240,320; Acura TL, Infiniti and they are really loud compared
richbf2 Posts: 73I have an 05 es. It does not come with HID lights. Therefore, lights at night are dimmed. I can barely see ahead even with foglights on.
Does anybody know where to get brighter foglights. I just want to install higher watt foglights since the headlights are complicated to work with. I dont want to mess with it. Thanks -
wwest Posts: 10,706The foglight assembly, reflector, lens, etc, is designed for a low and wide forward beam pattern, totally ineffective at night to help with distance vision.
In point of fact having the fog lights on with your low beams results in a significant reduction in your forward vision at night due to the additional close-in useless illummination provided by fog lights. Much the same as bright interior lights would cause your eyes' retina to close up so does the close in lighting of the fog lights.
If you want to see farther at night then turn off those fog lights.
All of my vehicles have the ability to turn on the fog lights alone if/when needed. I modify the ones of asian design origin to accomplish that but the european origin ones come that way. -
richbf2 Posts: 73Hello Mowtownusa!
thanks for your reply. Actually, on the es330, it is more complicated to replace than other vehicles. You cannot just simply use screwdriver to snap the 2 levers open ( it is very easy to replace on the Sienne Van, solara and highlander). It took me 1hr to try to unscrew the 2 nuts. I finally gave up. I DONT THINK IT HAS AIR FILTER. It does not mention in the manual. :confuse: :confuse:
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mlgibbs Posts: 1I have an ES300 2000 model Platium Ed. Currently have 262K miles. I replaced the engine at 200K with one from a wrecked ES300 with supposedly only 40K miles on it. Of late when I crank up the car the idle in park or neutral will oscillate between 2000 and 2800 RPMs. If I turn on the AC it will stabilize at 2000K RPMS which is up from the original 750. It started this a couple months ago, and then got where it would not idle at all. That is to say if I took my foot off of the gas anytime when it was running in idle or in any gear it would shut off. Then it just righted itself and worked fine for a month or so. Now I am back to the same situation. What can possibly cause this condition and what needs to be replaced or checked in order to remedy this problem? Thanks for any input or help.
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Strategic Planning for HR Professionals
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Participants will be exposed to elements of strategic human resource planning and have the opportunity to apply strategic HR concepts and principles to an organization of their choosing. At the conclusion of the course, the participants should have a thorough understanding of human resource strategic planning and an individually developed strategic plan they have developed for an organization of their choosing.
Introduction to Strategic Planning – here, participants will explore the concept of organizational strategic planning. The benefits associated with such a process and why it is important for HR professionals to develop a strategic human resource plan and how to link it to the organizational strategic plan will be examined. The process of SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) as it relates to human resource planning will be examined. Participants will examine and critique several versions of human resource strategic plans and discuss how they may benefit their current organization or a previous organization they are familiar with.
Strategic Planning Pyramid and Developing a Vision –participants will be introduced to a strategic planning process known as a strategic planning pyramid. This process has been successfully used across all organizational sectors including governmental; non-profit, business and healthcare organizations. Participants will then be introduced to vision planning and how to develop a vision of the future state of their selected organization.
Developing a Mission Statement – participants will understand what comprises a mission statement and how to develop one. Students will examine and critique current mission statements for a variety of organizations and then develop a mission statement for their chosen organization.
Identifying and Clarifying Organizational Values –participants will examine the concept of organizational values as assets to guide organizations. Students will examine and critique organizational values and then develop values for their chosen organization.
Selecting Key Business Drivers - participants will learn what constitutes key business drivers for an organization and how to identify them. They will continue the development of their own strategic plan by identifying the key business drivers for their selected organization.
Developing Strategic Goals and Objectives- participants will understand what constitutes a strategic goal and how to develop them into specific objectives for a human resource organization. They will examine and critique strategic goals and objectives for a variety of organizations. Finally they will develop their own strategic goals and objectives for their chosen organization.
Action Planning – participants will be introduced to the concept of action planning as a process used to accomplish the specific objectives of a strategic plan. An action planning template will be introduced that can be used as part of a HR strategic planning process. Participants will complete several action plans for their chosen organization.
Developing Performance Metrics and Performance Indicators – participants will be introduced toquantifiable measures to track progress and measure performance related to human resource strategic planning. Participants will develop performance metrics for their individual strategic plan.
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Hi -- I don't have the floors yet :-), but wondering what sort of mop would be best for damp mopping a large area (1500-2500 sq. ft.) of travetine flooring. I would think a stone floor might have a little bit of roughness which could wear certain type mops quickly. I hate sponge mops anyway --- they shred and I never feel like I can clean them sufficiently. What about microfiber mops?? They sound good. If so, are some better than others? Does anyone have a favorite mop -- preferably washable? I have tile floor now and usually end up on my hands and knees with a paper towel. |
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A few posts back, I asked for some input on designing a greenhouse from salvaged windows. My primary use would be late winter early spring for veggie and annual starts once germinated and started in the house. I got to thinking that maybe a potting shed would be all I needed. I have enough windows to do the south wall, the SE and SW corners and part of the roof. Anyone with experience using such sheds for spring starts or any input at all regarding potting shed design or features?
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Grand Canyon North Rim Road Map
Directions to North Rim Grand Canyon: From Zion National Park, take on U-9 through the park to Mt. Carmel Jct. Turn south on US-89 to Kanab. There is only one stop light in Kanab; this is where US-89 changes to ALT 89. Fredonia, Arizona is 6 miles. In Fredona take 89A to Jacob lake (36 miles), then take AZ 67 to the Grand Canyon North Rim park entrance.
Winter Road Conditions and Highway 67 Road Closures
Crossing the Colorado River along the Rim to Rim Trail.
Important Note: While the South Rim services and roads stay open year round that is not the case for the North Rim. Services are open from mid-May to mid October. The trails are open as long as you can get to the park. Hwy 67 will close each year when the snow levels become too high to keep it open. This can be anytime after Thanksgiving depending on the weather and then the road will remain closed until mid-May. ADOT does make every effort to keep hwy 67 open until Thanksgiving. The shuttle does not service the North Rim year round, but large groups can rent the shuttle for a while after the North Rim services close. Canyon Coaches (928.638.0281) or the Trans-Canyon Shuttle (928.638.2820).
*Water sources along the rim to rim trail are shut down at certain times of the year. Contact the backcountry office prior to your hike. Water availability is also posted at the campgrounds and trailheads, but it is not updated every day.
Hiking the rim to rim trail, as described, is the recommended route for several reasons. Hiking from the higher North Rim to the South Rim means less of an uphill climb at the end of the trail and choosing the Bright Angel Trail over the South Kaibab Trail means more shade to hike in and the opportunity to fill up on water. The North Kaibab trailhead is a lofty 8200', while the Bright Angel trailhead is at about 6800'.
Photo Album: Rim to Rim Pictures Map: Rim to Rim Map Day Hike: Not recommended. This trail is best done as a three day hike. Do not attempt to hike down to the river and back in one day. Distance: 23.5 miles (37.82 km) one way Average Hiking Time: 3 days. Difficulty: Strenuous Permits: Yes, for camping Trail Conditions: This trail is hot in the summer. Consider hiking in the spring and fall. The path is sandy and wide in most places and well maintained. The trail is easy to walk on, but is often in full sun. Mules use this trail heavily! There are telephone poles, water pipes, ranger homes and mule waste along this trail. If you are looking for a pristine and primitive trail this is not it. On the other hand there is the convenience of water, restrooms, food and lodging along the trail. Trailhead: Kaibab Trail - Grand Canyon North Rim Trailend: Bright Angel Trail - Grand Canyon South rim Trail Access: Note North Rim winter closures. Starting Elevation North Rim: 8241' Colorado River Elevation: 2400' Ending Elevation South Rim: 6860' Off the Beaten Path: No, the trail is shared with many groups of riders on mules Classic Hike: Yes Best Season: Spring and Fall Water Availability: Seasonal - Check with backcountry office before starting hike. Restrooms: Yes, throughout the hike.
The North Kaibab Trail: Starting Elevation 8250'. It's 14.5 miles (Trailhead to Bright Angel Campground) and a 5841'. descent. The North Kaibab Trail begins by winding down a steep trail through a high alpine forest of aspen, Douglas fir and ponderosa pine. Hiking the trail after the mule rides quit for the season is ideal.
Coconino Overlook: The Coconino Overlook is only .75 miles and 500' below the rim. This area is a showcase of coconino sandstone where students are taken to see the fault and the many layers of rock that are visible. The red rocks seen are the Supai formation. The Coconino Overlook gives a nice view of Roaring Springs Canyon.
Supai Tunnel: Switchbacks twist and turn through Roaring Springs Canyon. A good day hike would end at the Supai Tunnel. At this point the hike is 1.8 miles and the elevation is 6800'. At Supai Tunnel there is an unreliable fresh water source and restrooms. The Supai formation are the red rocks visible from the trail above.
Roaring Springs: After passing through the small man-made Supai Tunnel, imposing cliffs come into view. Pinyon's and junipers become dominant. The Red Wall Bridge is a popular resting spot before heading down the cliff hugging trail ahead. The formations now are Redwall Limestone, Muav Limestone, Bright Angel Shale and Tapeats Sandstone. Almost 5 miles down the trail is Roaring Springs. (4.7 miles) At this point you will have descended 3041'. The off-shoot trail to Roaring Springs is .25 miles. There is fresh water and restrooms there. The elevation is 5200' at Roaring Springs.
Cottonwood Campground: Before getting to the campground you will pass by the Bruce's house, the pump house operator. (Water and an emergency phone are available at the ranger residence and the pump house. The trail follows the eastern side of Bright Angel Canyon for .25 miles to the Cottonwood Campground. At this point you have hiked 6.9 miles and the elevation is only 4000'. The forest gives way to yucca and prickly pear cactus. There is fresh water, (restrooms and camping) here. Look for the round Oza Butte and Bright Angel Point from the Cottonwood Campground.
The trail now follows the eastern side of Bright Angel Creek. a half-mile from the Cottonwood Campground the trail crosses Wall Creek. This is the easiest day of the hike.
Ribbon Falls: Ribbon Falls is 1 mile from Cottonwood Campground and a must do .25 mile side trail. This beautiful 100'. waterfall resembles ribbons blowing in the breeze, which is how it got its name. A unique moss covered cone takes center stage as the water beats down on the soft green mat of moss. Maidenhair fern, golden columbine and scarlet monkey flowers take advantage of the cool wet location. Return on the same trail hiked in on to go back to the North Kaibab Trail. The trail leading the other direction is difficult to follow. The elevation at Ribbon Falls is 3720'.
The Box: Back on the North Kaibab Trail, the switchbacks ascend 1.5 miles along Bright Angel Creek. The next section is a swampy area which is a refreshing change since it's a shady and cool section of the hike. Soon the walls of Bright Angel Canyon close in to form what is called "The Box". This is a 4 mile corridor with 1000'. walls of vishnu schist and oroaster granite. There are four bridges that cross back and forth across the canyon. Leaving the Box, the land opens up for the next .75 mile hike to Phantom Ranch.
Bright Angel Creek is a treatable water source. The creek was given its name in contrast to Dirty Devil Creek.
Phantom Ranch: Walking through the Phantom Ranch area is about .5 miles of the hike. To eat or stay at the ranch you must reserve (303.297.2757) a meal or room, but there are candy bars, drinks and other snacks that can be purchased. If you want a Phantom Ranch T-shirt bring some extra money or a credit card. The ranger station and ranger bunkhouse are also along this section of the trail. After the trail leaves Phantom Ranch, it passes the Bright Angel Campground. (camping, restrooms, fresh water) There are seasonal ranger programs at the campground. At this point you have hiked14.4 miles from the top of North Rim. The elevation at the campground is 2480'.
Colorado River: After leaving all the man made construction, the trail returns to the welcome site of nature. The Colorado River (elevation 2400') is .25 miles from Bright Angel Campground. Cross the Colorado River on Silver Bridge. On the other side of the bridge are some Ancestral Puebloan Ruins and the Black Bridge that crosses the Colorado River. The Colorado River is 14 miles and a 5500' elevation drop from the North Rim.
The River Trail: The River Trail runs above the Colorado River and has little in the way of harsh elevation change. Part of the trail has deep sand and this section of the rim to rim hike has some of the most spectacular scenery. The River Trail is 1.7 miles long and ends at the river rest house (emergency phone) and the Bright Angel Trail begins.
Bright Angel Trail: Start of Bright Angel Trail is at the river rest house The trail begins a steady uphill climb following and crossing Garden Creek. The Devils Corkscrew is a 200'. ascent from the bottom of the canyon that switchbacks through vishnu schist. Keep your eyes open for a cascade of water about a mile from the Indian Gardens rest stop and campground. The trail gets steeper and continues to the right of Garden Creek. The mules use this section of the trail heavily. The Bright Angel Trail is 9.6 miles long with a 4460'. elevation change.
Indian Gardens: Indian Gardens offers fresh water, restrooms, camping and a ranger station with emergency phone and medical supplies. This is also where the mules will stop and rest. It is unlikely that you will escape the mules (or at least their droppings) from this point until the 3 mile rest house. The bright angel shale here forms the Tonto Platform.
Climbing up to the South Rim: From here you are looking at hiking up 3000' in the next 4.5 miles. The trek is steep. Jacobs Ladder climbs, switchbacking, as it ascends. The 3 Mile rest house offers fresh water, emergency phone and from this point there is 2000' to climb in the next 3 miles. There is a short trail behind the rest house that leads to the remains of an old cable car system and some nice views of the canyon. At 2 Mile Corner there are pictographs nearby beneath a overhanging boulder that you must look for if you want to see them. The 1.5 mile rest house offers fresh water, a restroom, and an emergency phone. If you are wearing a backpack the trail at this point will feel extremely steep. There are two man-made tunnels along the next section of the trail that are carved in the Kaibab limestone. Look for some more pictographs just before the tunnel.
Best Trail Features: The Colorado River, Ribbon Falls, the changing mountain scenes.
The Trail: The Bright Angel Trail was historically a route used by the Havasupai Indians.
Options: There are several trails to explore while hiking rim-to-rim. There are short trails to Roaring Springs and Ribbon Falls and from Indian Springs you can take the 1.5 mile (one way) trail to Plateau Point, but be sure not to get on the long Tonto Trail by mistake. The view of the Colorado River from here is well worth the hike.
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Not to be exposed to the elements, no You need pressure treated plywood for that. It can be used as sheathing on a building and covered with siding. I wouldn't use it as the siding. T-111 plywood is good for that as long as it is stained or painted. . |
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Over the past day and a half or so, I've been getting crazy ping spikes in UT. I'm on a Dual T3 network here at my school, and up until now, it has worked fantastic. In fact, my downloads are still in the 1.5-4.0Mbit range, hence my consernation.
What happens is I'll join a server at a great ping, like 40 in F1 to SwineOnline or around 80 to our Denver server. Then every 15 seconds or so, it'll spike. Sometimes to 180 or so, other times to upwards of 300+. It always comes back down though. So, I thought, alright, maybe it's Napster at my college. Well, if that were the case, I'm still getting awesome bandwidth, very consistent downloads, no starting or stopping. Then I figured, maybe it's Napster on the Internet. So I decided to run some tests on my IP to determine if I am getting ping spiking across the board. Here are the results of that test: As you can clearly see, the pings on my network are great. (NOTE: My own computer cannot be pinged because the university blocks it) Both sets of hops look fantastic. So I am at a loss. It seems isolated to UT, since I've also conducted tests on the Qwest website, our provider, and the network looks great. Can anyone help me with this? These spikes are terrible, even with a good ping for 10 seconds, a 4-second spike can ruin any game. Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
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From: Dallas Addr: *.120.165.* Run Another Test Type escape sequence to abort. Tracing the route to dhcp*.resnet.unt.edu (*.120.165.*) 1 dal-edge-07.inet.qwest.net (18.104.22.168) 0 msec 0 msec 132 msec 2 126.96.36.199 100 msec 4 msec 200 msec 3 184.108.40.206 200 msec 200 msec 204 msec 4 220.127.116.11 200 msec 28 msec 88 msec 5 dhcp*.resnet.unt.edu (*.120.165.*) 84 msec 204 msec 8 msec It looks like the problem IS inside the Qwest backbone. Anyone have any ideas how long these latency problems usually last? |
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Please I need help. A Freeze zapped all the new leaves on all my crape myrtle bushes (5 in all). They leafed out very very early this year, had two nights dipped into the thirties. All the new leaves are dead on branches. Should I prune them back or just leave it be?? Seems like I should do something. I am in South east Missouri, zone 6-7. Just barely able to grow Crapes here, but I have babied them and grown them for years. Never had this happen. |
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Would anyone happen to know about the availability, in Canada, of Pinus Bungeana ? I know of a few places selling small (seedling) plants, but because this is a slow-grower, I'm interested in larger ones. I found one place that has 7-foot specimens for about $140, but its wholesale only, with no obvious retail outlet. Thanks for any leads, in advance. |
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Contact this wholeseller and ask where you can buy the larger specimen. They are usually very happy to let you know because it means their stock will be moving...if a little further down the line. Call them. Cheers, McPeg |
Find a retail outlet that sells Iseli products. The rep for Quebec is: Jean-Francios Devoyault Au Jardin de Jean-Pierre Quebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Canada Business 819-858-2142, Fax 819-858-2783 |
- Posted by jaro_in_montreal 5b (My Page) on Mon, Mar 27, 06 at 18:58
Yes, actually I have a bunch of stuff on order from J-F already. But I wish Iseli would at least post the available plant sizes on their web site (preferably with a matching "suggested retail price") Anyway, I thought it might not be a bad idea to try to find a Canadian source, in this particular case. McPeg's suggestion to contact the wholesaler is a good one, unfortunately now I've lost my link to where I found the P. bungeana, and Google won't find it again.... |
Our grand mature 25-plus foot tall, multi-trunk Lacebark Pine (one of 2) fell victim to heavy snows the winter before last. Does anyone know where we can obtain either a replacement or a younger tree? So far I have found nothing. Our second tree, equally tall and likewide-shaped lost about one-third of itself in the same storm, but still lives...so far. We are in NJ, USA. Thank you |
- Posted by jaro_in_montreal 5b (My Page) on Fri, Jun 24, 11 at 17:17
Wow !! .....there's an old thread come back to life ! I think that availability is somewhat improved since 2006. Certainly it should be easier to get in the US than in Canada. Good luck ! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Iseli - Lacebark Pine
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And what was he banned for -
a) Inappropriate posts
b) being somebody else
and what about Army Guy?
Hurricane asking the big questions
Indians can't bowl - Where has the rumour come from as I myself and many indian friends arwe competent fast bowlers ?
With the English bid I said: Let us be brief. If you give back the Falkland Islands, which belong to us, you will get my vote. They then became sad and left
Just call me Barbara Walters
All moderator decisions are conducted under a veil of secrecy to avoid scrutiny.
Thread closed.
"Under the spreading chestnut tree,
I sold you and you sold me."
Lack of transparency is troubling here - makes me suspect that they think the truth would be disruptive.
Which Cake was it?
Pineapple, Mango, Black Forest, Chocolate?
There's a new policy to ban all bakery items.
In addition, cake was just someone who had clearly signed up to troll, so he was banned.
Read this as "who wants cake?"
Disappointed. I wanted cake.
Who the **** is this Precambrian guy?
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This step by step diy article is about how to build a stool. Building a simple stool is an ideal project for amateurs, as you just need to make a few cuts and joint all the components together tightly. If you want to enhance the look of the chair, we recommend you to cut out the bottom of the legs in a V-shape and to round the edges of the braces. Moreover, drill pilot holes trough the components and insert screws or use a pocket hole system on the inside of the structure.
In order to build a bar stool, you needs the following:
- A – 2 pieces of 1×8 lumber – 10" long LEGS
- B – 2 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 15" long BRACES
- C – 1 pieces of 1×10 lumber – 15" long SEAT
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- Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
- Drill machinery and drill bits
- Pre-drill holes in the wooden components, before driving in the screws
- Smooth the exposed edges, by using a router with a 1/4" bit
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Building a stool
Building a wood stool is a great project for amateur builders that are not accustomed with the carpentry techniques. We have designed this stools as to make the least amount of cuts and joints. As you can see in the image,
Smart tip: You need to join the components with glue and nails. Use a spirit level and several C-clamps, to make sure the small chair will have a nice appearance.
How to build a stool
The first step of the project is to build the two legs of the stool, out of 1×8 lumber. As you can easily see in the image, you should cut the legs in a nice shape, making a small V-shape at the bottom, using a jigsaw or a circular saw. Smooth the cut edges with fine-grit sandpaper.
Smart tip: If you really want to build a stool with a neat appearance, we recommend you to round the edges with a router and a 1/4" bit.
After building the both legs of the stools, you should make the braces out of 1×3 lumber and lock them into place with 1 1/4" nails. As you should see in the image, we recommend you to round both ends of the braces, using a jigsaw with a sharp blade.
Smart tip: Next, align them braces and plumb the legs. Lock the components into place with two C-clamps, pre-drill several holes and insert the 1 1/4" nails or screws into place.
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Smart tip: You could secure the seat to the frame with glue and nails, or you could drill pocket holes trough the braces and insert 1 1/4" screws from the inside to the seat.
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