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Nestled on Kalamazoo College's scenic campus, this fully renovated, historic beauty is home to three very cozy "kottages", referring to the feel and style of the interior spaces. Like most homes in the neighborhood, it was built as a single family home and later converted into three separate living spaces. After 17 years of ownership; classic urban lodging for modern travelers was a natural transition for this work in progress. All three private Kottages within this 3 unit home are furnished with all the comforts of home, including a well stocked kitchen, cozy living room, separate bedrooms and a spacious bathroom. Plus, all the warm touches you'd expect from a beloved B&B– like fireplaces, beds you melt into, European-style breakfast treats and even mini-bars. What makes us unique from other lodging choices: If you're seeking an innovative and modern b&b experience, you'll enjoy our notion of doing something different rather than doing the same thing better. However, if what you're seeking is a traditional b&b experience which includes prepared breakfast with other guests, daily housekeeping, frequent interactions with the innkeeper and renting only one room, I might recommend another option. Kara's Kottaages offers much more privacy, flexibility and space than most b&b's, which includes self check-in's at anytime, kottages that can accommodate entire families, diy meals of what you want when you want, the option to host small gatherings indoors or out and an innkeeper who does not enter the kottage unless requested to do so. Each kottage is lovingly designed for those who wish to be on their own schedule in a peaceful and private space without the constant presence of a live-in innkeeper and other guests. Available for overnight, weekly or monthly rental, Kara's Kottages is an excellent choice for business or pleasure.
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4.2 on January 04, 2015
Beautiful B&B located close to downtown Kalamazoo. Well stocked kitchen and a variety of food such as eggs, sausage, yogurt, granola and cereal. No fruit as pictured in the photos. Our first night was spectacular, but the second night the guests downstairs came in noisily at 12:30 am and were smoking and loud until 4 am, a blatant disregard for the Kottage rules. I left a message on Kara's voicemail about the disturbance. Kara notified me that she charged the guests for our room in addition to the $200 smoking fee. When she notified the other guests about those charges, they asked her if she would talk to us to remove our charge. That put the burden on us and we felt uncomfortable being the ones responsible in charging the disruptive guests for our inconvenience, especially because there was no policy stating this would happen. We ended up paying for a restless night. Kara indicated to me that she is revising the quiet policy to include monetary damages for violators. I realize that this is unlikely to happen again, but it did happen to us.
5 on November 17, 2014
We had the most wonderful stay at Kara's Kottages this past week. The property was so lovely and charming and had everything you could possibly want or need. We decided that we wised we could live there! Kara was extrememly nice and accommodating and allowed us to extend our checkout time when our transportation was delayed by weather. I highly recoommend staying here and will absolutely stay here if I am ever in Kalamazoo again. 5 stars.
5 on October 14, 2014
Kara's Kottages is a beautiful tucked away treasure near downtown Kalamazoo. The beds are like sleeping on the clouds. Kara has every paid every attention to detail in the Kottages and you won't want to miss an opportunity to stay in this beautiful home away from home. You will love this dreamy bed and breakfast with more bed than breakfast, it is definitely a must see!! Thank you Kara for hosting us for our wedding!
5 on October 07, 2014
I managed to convince my daughter to go away for a weekend where we could be together and catch up, without her dealing with her senior year college demands. We could basically go anywhere in a 100-mile radius from where she studies, (I had to take a 7 hour flight anyway). We ended up choosing the Kalamazoo area because we liked the pictures Kara posted in her site. I had come up many things to do together: there was a hot air balloon show going on, and I figured we could explore the town and watch the ND football game at a local pub on Saturday night. We ended up staying in all weekend, cuddled up in the wonderful sofa, surrounded by peace and quiet and in the most homy, well-thought place we have ever been, watching tv, and sipping Kara´s delightful coffee and teas. The bedding, towels, the throws and robes in which we spent most of the time, the floors and pottery barn decor is extra comfy and impeccably clean. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to make anything we wanted for breakfast, and all the seasonings to cook our other meals. Kara has stocked up the place with everything from q-tips to chip clips… (by the way, we accidentally took one with our opened bag of chips, we will be bringing it back when we stay again.) This is the kind of place one wishes to keep secret to go back time and again. Kudos, Kara on what you have accomplished here. Thank you for the quiet time and the happy memories!
5 on November 18, 2013
We arrived a bit earlier than what we stated in the reservation and had the good fortune of meeting the owner, Kara. She is extraordinary! Kara gave us a grand tour of all the units, because they were not rented for the evening. Her attention to detail is outstanding and I can assure she has gone to great measures to make sure your stay is comfortable. We stay in the Pine Cone Cottage and it was perfect! The unit was clean and cozy, especially with the fireplace and had all the comforts of home. I highly recommend Kara's Kottages.
5 on November 07, 2013
The accommodations could not have been more ideal or better suited for our needs. We were thrilled and plan to stay there again and again.
4.8 on July 25, 2013
My family and I stayed at Kara's Kottages the weekend of my brother's wedding. It was fantastic--the room was clean and very comfortable, and had everything we needed from extra linens to a very generously appointed kitchen (we went to the grocery store before checking out what was offered, and bought many unnecessary items.) Kara was extremely attentive and responded quickly to our questions once we were there. My parents and uncles stayed in another unit, and were equally impressed. The common courtyard was so convenient and was where we spent most of our time catching up and hanging out. I will definitely stay here again whenever I'm in town again. Thank you so much Kara!
5 on May 24, 2013
Very nice. Had everything we needed and more. If in the area would stay again.
4.6 on April 29, 2013
We arrived to an inviting fireplace and cozy lighting that just begged us to sit and relax for a bit. It was even nicer than it looked in the photos. The refrigerator and cupboards were stocked with everything we could think of for our breakfast needs---most items even healthy and organic! Definitely one of the cleanest and most comfortable places we've ever stayed---it would even pass my grandmother's "white glove test" ---I would recommend KarasKottages wholeheartedly and without reservation. Since it is downtown and close to a college campus, you do get a little noise from groups walking by (especially late Saturday night/early Sunday morning). If you are used to city life, it won't even phase you.
5 on April 17, 2013
Karas Kottages are a very warm cozy place to stay. Everything was beyound clean and Kara was so very helpful and friendly! We will be going back plenty of times to have get togethers.
Our 1st floor Kottage sleeps 2. This warm and inviting space has an open concept room encompassing a fully furnished living room, inviting bedroom and well stocked kitchen. Furnishings include a queen bed, lush sofa and chair, writing desk, electric fireplace, bookshelf room dividers and flat screen television. Its spacious and private bathroom offers a glass shower enclosure and pedestal sink while a large closet provides lots of storage for our guests.
Our 2nd floor, 2-bedroom, 1 bath Kottage sleeps 5. This warm, loft style space has an open concept living room and kitchen that is separated by a quaint, eat-in dining peninsula. Furnishings include a lush sofa, chair and ottoman, electric fireplace, flat screen television and many more comforts. The 2 spacious bedrooms include 1-queen bed, 1-full bed and 1-twin bed. The private bathroom offers a tub and shower surround with lots of natural lighting.
Our 1st floor, 2-bedroom, 1-bath Kottage sleeps 5. This original Kottage offers a beautiful and well stocked kitchen and dining room, a spacious and private bathroom with two sinks and two comfortable bedrooms with queen size beds in each. Our warm and inviting living room has furnishings that include an over-sized sofa, electric fireplace, flat screen television and a leather chair and a half with a twin sleeper.
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Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo Battle Creek Intl.)
837 W. Main St is the address. When traveling down W. Main Hill (M-43) heading East, it is the ONLY house on the right (South) at the point where it becomes a one way street. Watch for a large park and just after the park, but before the RR tracks is a large gray house with red doors and black shutters. Turn onto the street just after the park and travel the full length of the house to the back where the driveway and garage is located. House numbers are at the street and well-lit, but try not to pass it because it's a one-way street and back tracking can be tricky.
Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services
Other, Bed and Breakfast, Urban Inn, Historic Inn
Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Amenities Basket, Bath robes, Board games, CD player, Ceiling fans, Coffee/Tea facilities, DVD Player, In-room internet, Desk, Fireplace, Fridge, Hairdryer, Internet Service, Ironing Board, Microwave, Satellite/Cable TV, TV, Videos, Wet bar, Wi-Fi
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Cross-country ski trails
Kara Keller
I am a Michigan native with an appreciation for nature, a passion for good design and a love for historic homes. I originally moved to Kalamazoo from the Shores of Lake Michigan in 1990 to attend college. I decided to remain a resident because of the youthful energy, amazing people and up and coming direction which has since been realize. In my spare time, when I'm not combing the earth for treasures to use in my kottages, I'm exploring life with my husband, Dean and our amazing friends.
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It is recommended that all women of childbearing age take a daily multivitamin with 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid. Folic acid is a B vitamin that can help prevent birth defects if present in adequate concentrations, preferably even before the baby is conceived. Once a woman is pregnant the dose of folic acid should be increased to 600-800 mcg/day. Folic acid is also found in fortified breads and cereals, orange juice, beans and leafy greens, but it's hard to get enough from foods alone, so supplementation is essential.
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Jakarta: A photo essay
Jakarta. The steaming capital of the fourth most populous nation on earth and home to anywhere between 10 and 19 million people. It has a reputation among travellers as being one of the worst places to visit in Indonesia and a place with absolutely nothing for visitors — meaning they want to escape elsewhere quickly. We agree with some of these sentiments, but some interesting subjects do lie behind the lines of traffic that clog this city from dusk to dawn.
Sure, you might have to walk past litter-filled waterways, rubbish piled on the sides of streets and smog that is enough to make one want to cry (involuntarily), but isn't this the very essence of a city undergoing a rapid transformation from poverty-stricken urban cesspit to middle-class megalopolis?
Indeed, the vast majority of Jakarta's citizens live in what in Western eyes seems to be abject poverty. But poverty is often in the eyes of the beholder and the children living in many of these poorer areas play in the streets oblivious to the fact that many of their fellow Jakartans are reaping the benefits of an economy that is growing at a staggering 6.5% per annum.
But with increased wealth comes questions over the city's older buildings. Should old make way for new as has happened in many cities in the West? Should towering skyscrapers replace squat centuries-old colonial buildings?
From a tourist perspective, the old buildings are a highlight of the city with the area called "Kota" ("city" in English) providing a fascinating glimpse back in time to an era when Dutch overlords sipped cocktails while being waited on hand and foot by locals adorned in starched shirts and shiny shoes.
But what of the other old buildings dotted around town? Some still remain today such as the old Finance Ministry building located a short walk east of Gambir train station. It's a stunning piece of architecture that appears to be locked in a timewarp.
For many visitors, the Catholic cathedral, simply called "Katedral", provides a simple reminder that Indonesia is a nation of more than 35 million Christians despite it often being referred to as a Muslim nation.
But Indonesia is dominated by Islam and the largest mosque in Indonesia is located just across the road from Katedral. Mesjid Istiqlal is an enormous structure with multiple floors to accommodate devotees — come here for a tour and to learn more about this greatly misunderstood religion.
Jakarta can often be a gritty place and this no more evident than when visiting one of the city's infamous bird markets where shady deals and animal exploitation go hand in hand. Those intent on finding the exotic succeed with a little persistence and a small amount of cash to grease the wheels. Want to buy an endangered Javan slow loris? Got fifty bucks? DEAL! (Obviously we didn't buy the Loris and we don't condone buying animals!)
Most visitors to Jakarta breeze through with disgust at the grime, smog and traffic; but those with an eye for something different and an interest in the progress of a nation will get something out of Jakarta.
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Just suggestion, the best time to visit Jakarta is during Eid Fitr. Less traffic. But, avoid amusement park.
# Jonathan (@BuildingMyBento)on 16 Jun 2013 at 4:30 am
I used to live in Jakarta, and have visited it a bunch of times, so if anyone would actually like to see more of the metropolis than just the inside of Kota or Gambir train station, let me know.


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I'm about to replace all the copper water pipes in my home with CPVC. I noticed some copper wires clamped to the copper tubing. If I replaced the copper tubing with CPVC, what should I do about the wires clamped to the copper? I have a well system if that makes any difference.
It's an older home I just bought and too late for any water softening, the copper has already sprung leaks, mostly in joints and is pretty etched up. Thanks |
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- Posted by petey_racer (My Page) on Sun, Jan 17, 10 at 7:54
Where are the connections made and where do they go? What pipe is feeding the house from the well? |
The should only be one connection tot he water pipes. That should be pipe enters the house if it is metal. All those connections need to be connected to the main ground rod at the panel. |
Thanks for the replies gents!!! The water supply coming into the house from the well is the heavy black plastic. It connects to a check valve that then goes into the plastic manifold that connects to the pressure tank. A heavy gauge bare copper wire is clamped to the existing 3/4 inch copper pipe that comes from the pressure tank plastic manifold and runs up and then along the sill plate for about 20 feet and then goes outside near where the electric meter is mounted. There is a ground rod outside and it appears this heavy copper wire is connected to that. |
- Posted by petey_racer (My Page) on Sun, Jan 17, 10 at 20:00
The wire connected to the old pipes going back to the service equipment will not longer bee needed as this was simply a water pipe bond. With plastic this is now useless. Just disconncet it and move it to a safe place. Better yet remove it all. There should have been and should not be ANY other grounding connections to any other water pipes in the house. |
Petey, You are correct, there are no other grounding connections anywhere else on any of the pipes. Thank you much for the info!!! I do appreciate it. |
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Resident Evil 5 is a survival horror video game developed and published by Capcom. The game is the seventh installment in the Resident Evil survival horror series, and was released on September 18. Resident Evil 5 revolves around Chris Redfield and Sheva Alomar as they investigate a terrorist threat in Kijuju, a fictional town in Africa.
Resident Evil 5 performance is very strong on the reference clocked card, but you can see a strong performance increase over the reference clocked card. Here we can also see just how strong the AMD offering is at the higher resolution. 30 FPS separates the GTX 580 and HD 6970 Lightning at 1680 x 1050, but at the highest resolution it's only 2 FPS.


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"The threat is serious, the time short. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists does not move the hands of the Doomsday Clock for light or transient reasons. The clock ticks now at just three minutes to midnight because international leaders are failing to perform their most important duty—ensuring and preserving the health and vitality of human civilization."
- Divisions within the Kiev Regime. Will President Poroshenko Be Overthrown?
- CIA Covert Ops in Nigeria: Fertile Ground for US Sponsored Balkanization
- The Globalization of War and the Global Economic Crisis. Is there a Relationship?
- Martin Luther King: An American Hero. Where is his Replacement?
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Small teams of Ukrainian army/terrorists have been perpetrating random drive by shootings with automatics in Donetsk since the Ukrainian army reignited the hot war eleven days ago.
America's hegemonic project in the post 9/11 era is the "Globalization of War" whereby the U.S.-NATO military machine –coupled with covert intelligence operations, economic sanctions and the thrust of "regime change"— is deployed in all major regions of the world.
Since 9/11, the imperial playbook has consisted of time-tested tactic: the false flag operation. Carry out or facilitate a spectacular atrocity. Blame it on the enemy of choice. Issue a lie-infested official narrative, and have the corporate media repeat the lie. Rile up militant crowds, stoke the hatred, wage war with the public stamp of approval.


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Yakima shooters walking free? Dozens of YPD cases lead to no arrests
"If you hear that sound it's sharp and you just hope that you don't get shot," John said.
The sound of bullets is one that rings often in Yakima. KIMA has covered multiple shootings in recent months where there were ultimately no arrests.
Just last week, a man was shot at six or seven times in broad daylight near 11th avenue. Many of the bullets hit near an exit door of a busy office building. No suspects were arrested.
KIMA spoke with an YPD crime detective to find out why.
"Uncooperative witnesses or victims," YPD Detective, Kasey Hampton said.
Police say witnesses like John are often too afraid to tell police what they saw or heard.
"Retaliation here, it's like it can either go through your house," John said. "Do something to your house, or do something to your family."
Detectives say the shooting victims themselves often refuse to talk with police. Without testimony from either side, it's almost impossible for police to press charges.
"From the crime scene we're able to tell what happened. But the victims or witnesses they can usually tell us the why or who," Kasey said.
Kasey says suspects who get away with shootings seem to build a sense of confidence that they can do it again. Leaving neighborhoods like John's open to more violence.
John says during daylight hours his neighborhood is OK. He's not afraid to walk the streets. But it's at night when things become much more dangerous.
"It gets pretty wild at night, it's like one of those deals, don't trust nobody because you never know what can happen," John said.
It means not knowing if you'll be an innocent bystander in the next shooting.
Police say half of those 65 cold cases or gang-related. Officers say gangs will punish snitches on the street or in jail.


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Centrally located spot ideal for touring/showing/or eventing, at Kentucky Horse Park (1.5 miles away). Close to Keeneland race course and the Red Mile harness track. House is also located in the middle of the main thoroughbred breeding region in the World. Some of the farms close by are Cobra, Castleton Lyons, Spy Coast, Limestone Ridge, Hurricane Hall, Calumet, Spendthrift, Dixiana, Kentuckiana, Far Away, Three Chimneys, Walnut Hall, and Winchester to name a few.
If you are infatuated with the horse, this is the place to be. The self proclaimed Horse Capital of the world welcomes you! Tours can be arranged with prior notice. See sights from the movies Dreamer, Seabiscut, and Secretariat with in minutes of this home. Perfect place to unwind at night after a day at the races (Keeneland and Red Mile). Touring the Kentucky Horse Park, Keeneland, or Thoroughbred Center, no worries 3-20 minutes away.
Home is completely redone as of June 2010. Completely new Kitchen, and bathrooms. New Mattresses and Bedding as well. One bedroom with King bed, two bedrooms with queen beds. One tub shower combination, one large shower only. Central air, flat screen tv and dvd player. Kitchen and dining room. Washer and dryer. Large fenced backyard for your pet or for grilling on our gas grill.
We have another home vrbo # 246734 located across the street from this home. If you have a large group we can potentially accommodate according to availability!
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I wanted to mention that we will be having the Lord of the Rings Card Game at our convention at the end of the July (Saturday, July 28). We are going to be doing intro games for new players and a co-operative tournament for experienced players. All of the information can be found right here with our FFG event profile.


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The objective of the Global Forum was to discuss strategies, programs, and policies for building science, technology and innovation capacity in developing countries for sustainable growth and poverty reduction.
The principal theme of the Global Forum is that in today's increasingly competitive, global economy, STI capacity building can no longer be seen as a luxury item, suitable primarily for the economic agenda of wealthier, more economically dynamic countries. Rather, STI capacity building is an absolute necessity for poor countries that wish to become richer. The key issue is no longer whether countries should build STI capacity but what type of capacity to build, given their economic constraints, and how best to implement these capacity building action plans.
The Mission of the Forum was to:
The Forum itself was organized around case studies of specific STI capacity building initiatives in developing countries. The speakers were, by and large, "thoughtful doers". Each speaker was asked to explain what his/her case study accomplished, how it achieved its objectives, why it succeeded or failed, and what lessons of experience can be applied, with suitable modifications to accommodate country and cultural specifics, to future capacity building programs in other countries.
The Forum explored the lessons of experience generated by successful initiatives and the content of ongoing STI capacity building projects. The principal audience inclueded government officials, private sector executives, and staff and managers from bilateral, multilateral, and non-governmental organizations and foundations involved in STI capacity building programs.
The Forum was organized around four constellations of issues:
A special session devoted to "Gender Case Studies in STI Capacity Building" highlighted the linkage between the gender agenda and the development agenda.
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Many visitors have told us that they never realised that there are so many things to do or places to see in the local area!
Limefitt is ideally situated to take advantage of the varied activities and facilities that the Lake District is famous for:
Here is a selection of activities that you might enjoy during your stay. Where possible we have added links to the relevant web sites.
We have also added many of these locations to the interactive map that can be found on our location page.
- Pony Trekking
- Touring
- Outdoor centres
- On the water
- Walking
- Cycling and mountain biking
- Rock climbing
- Multi Activity Centres, Golf, Fishing and other activities
- Cultural
- Eating & drinking at local pubs and fine restaurants
- Body and Soul
- Duck races and other local festivals
Please read our disclaimer at the end of these listings.
For a listing of local events please follow this link to the Go Lakes web site
Horse Riding | Return to the top of this page |
Lakeland Pony Trekking [ 100 yards]
Tel : 015394 31999 Pony Trekking and Horse Riding next to Limefitt. Why not see the Troutbeck valley from horseback and take home some magical holiday memories ..and it couldn't be more convenient! |
Touring | Return to the top of this page |
Show Me Cumbria
Tel : 01768 866880 Indulge yourself with a chauffeur driven tour |
The Quirky Traveller
Tel : 01524 784343 Why not try an accompanied chauffeur driven tour with little known facts and quirky anecdotes along the way |
Helivation - Lake District Tours
Tel : 01253 405 945 See the Lakes from a helicopter |
Outdoor Centres | Return to the top of this page |
Lake District Visitor Centre - Brockhole [ 4 miles]
Tel: 015394 46601 Enjoy the famous adventure playground, lakeside setting, exhibitions, fabulous gardens, information centre, gift shop and cafe, with good pushchair and wheelchair access. Free admission. Pay and display car park. |
Fell Foot Country Park - Ulverston [11 Miles]
Tel: 015395 31273 This beautiful park offers substantial access to the lakeshore of Windermere . Fine picnic areas and rowing boat hire great for family visits are available. There are impressive displays of daffodils and rhododendrons in season . Magnificent views of the Lakeland fells. |
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Windermere Canoe Kayak Ferry Nab Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JH [3 Miles]
Tel: 015394 44451 Full or half-day hire of canoes and kayaks. Other activities arranged from climbing and abseiling to mountain biking and archery. Tuition by fully qualified instructors. |
Lakes Leisure - Windermere [3 Miles]
Tel :015394 47183 Whether you are visiting the area for your holidays or you live locally they have a wide variety of junior activities on offer |
Learn to sail - for teenagers and grown ups [4 Miles]
Tel :015394 39441 The Low Wood Hotel The sailing centre here provides sailing lessons in Wayfarer boats. |
Learn to water ski or wake board - for teenagers and grown ups [4 Miles]
Tel :015394 39441 The Low Wood Hotel lessons for up to 4 people in one boat. |
Boat Hire [4 Miles]
Tel :015394 39441 The Low Wood Hotel As well as teaching, the sailing centre hires out Pico and Wayfarer boats as well as kayaks and motor boats. You will need an RYA level 2 certificate (at minimum) to hire sailing boats. You can also hire boats on Ullswater. |
Cruising on the Lakes [4 Miles]
Large cruisers ply up and down Ullswater (017684 82229), Windermere (015395 31188), and Coniston (015394 36216). Sometimes special cruises might feature musical evenings or dinners afloat. Coniston Launch provides an environmentally friendly passenger boat service to 7 jetties including Brantwood (50p discount). Ideal for walkers, cyclists, or just enjoying a peaceful cruise in good company. Special Cruises include Swallows and Amazons and Campbells on Coniston - website for details. Private Charter available. |
Luxury Dining on Lake Windermere [4 Miles]
Tel : 07976 214569 Fine dining on a luxury yacht on Lake Windermere. Free transport to and from the yacht for your evening cruise up to 5 miles radius from the jetty. |
Walking | Return to the top of this page |
Treasure Hunts in Cumbria
Downloadable local "treasure hunts". Coming very soon the Troutbeck trail! |
Local Treasure Hunts
Downloadable "treasure hunts" for local towns including Ambleside, Windermere, Bowness, Keswick and Penrith |
Walks Around Britain
This interesting web site has videos of walks in the Lake District (and beyond). We have worked with them on the Wansfell Pike walk which will be appearing shortly. |
Walking Ways
The Lake District offers amazing opportunities for walking, but not everybody knows where to go. You might find it better to try a few organised walks first, not least for the social side of things. Walkingways offer guided walks for all levels of ability. |
Walking World
For those of you who want to be more independent but who want good clear directions for your walks, we would recommend Walking World. This is a subscription based web site that has a database of over 3,000 walks in the UK. |
David Hall Lake District Walks
Another site providing walk details from Troutbeck can be found at David Hall Lake District Walks. The section on safety on the fells should be compulsory reading for all walkers |
Dales and Vales
Has an interesting list of walks with photos in the local area, along with listings for local accommodation |
Walks in the Lake District
A great list of graded walks in the local area, along with listings for local accommodation and restaurants and pubs. |
Walking Britain
Walking Britain has a very well laid out free site with plenty of walks in the Lakes and other areas of the UK |
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Cycling Cumbria
Cumbria tourism have set up a web site devoted to cycling in Cumbria. It covers road cycling, family cycling and mountain biking. |
The North Face Trail
There are some fantastic mountain biking trails in the area. Worthy of special note is the new mountain bike trail for Grizedale which has been built thanks to sponsorship from The North Face and Rural Regeneration Cumbria. Starting at the Grizedale Visitor Centre the new North Face Mountain Bike Trail is a 10 mile track consisting of 9 new sections of sinuous singletrack trail on the west side of Grizedale Forest. The trail offers adrenalin charged sections of single track descent with leg burning up hills, contouring through oak woodlands and conifer forest. This challenging trail also gives the mountain biker tricky board walk sections through meadows yet reward the trail rider with outstanding views along the way. The new facilities at Grizedale are just across on the ferry from Bowness |
Country Lanes Cycle Hire
Tel :015394 44544 For the less adventurous cycles can be hired at Country Lanes by Windermere Station [3 miles] and various other locations including the Grizedale Forest |
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Tel: 015394 48046 Climb 365 is based in the English Lake District. It is owned and run by Stuart and Anna Carter and offers a wide range of land based rock climbing and mountaineering activities. Climb365 caters for all levels of ability from the complete novice trying rock climbing or scrambling for the first time, to the experienced mountaineer wanting to learn to lead in winter. They have taken out children as young as 6 and adults as young as 70. All their activities are provided by fully qualified mountain instructors or guides. Climb365 is a member of AMI (The Association of Mountain Instructors), ALLA (The Adventure Activity Licencing Authority) and the CTB (Cumbria Tourist Board). |
The Ambleside Climbing Wall and Cafe Altitude [4 Miles]
Tel: 01539 439800 Indoor climbing wall, bouldering room, cafe and a vast selection of kit for all your outdoor and climbing needs. |
The Keswick Climbing Wall
Tel: (0)17687 7200050 (Keswick) The Keswick Climbing Wall and Activity centre has covered activities that will burn off some energy on those days when the weather means you dont want to be outside. |
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Go Ape
Tel: 0870 444 5562 Rope bridges, Tarzan swings and zip slides up to almost 35 feet above the forest floor. If you have ever fancied yourself as Tarzan (or of course Jane) this aerial course set in the Grizedale Forest is a must. (Lower age limit 10 years old, lower height limit 4 ft 7 in - booking necessary) |
Predator Experience
Tel: 07733 366748 A range of enjoyable interactive Predator Experiences designed to inspire, professionally delivered by dedicated qualified falconers in an environment which is breath-taking. |
Wild Play at Whinlatter forest [30 miles]
Tel : 017687 78469 New for 2011 Whinlatter WildPlay is a brand new children's adventure trail. It is 600m long and takes you through the trees to 9 different play zones. |
Bigland near Newby Bridge [12 miles]
Tel : 01539 736006 A multi-activity centre where activities include: Clay Shooting , Archery, Target Shooting, Quad biking, Fishing, Simulated Game Shooting. |
Rookin House - Troutbeck near Keswick [20 miles]
Tel : 017684 83561 A multi-activity centre where activities include: For kids Family Fishing Pond, Mini Quads, Cub Karts, Lead Rein Pony Rides For Adults Stalwart All Terrain vehicle, Argo Cat, Mad Trax, Human Bowling For Horse Riders Of All Ages Trekking from 1 hour to a Full Day Riding Weekends Riding Lessons Accompanied Private Hacks ARBS Approved Pony Club Approved Centre |
The Bassenthwaite Ospreys - Bassenthwaite Lake
The ospreys are wild birds that chose each year to nest in the forest overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake in North West Cumbria. The viewpoint, exhibition and live video close during the winter and reopen in early April. The Lake District Osprey Project provides both an open air viewpoint and indoor exhibition with live video pictures for visitors from April to September annually. In 2006 the ospreys reared 3 chicks - a first for the Lake District. In 2008 the new nesting site is much closer to the observation platform. |
Lakeland Segways
Check out our tours around tracks and trails in the heart of the Lake District using our second generation Segway PTs and see if you get infected with the "Segway Smile". With intuitive "lean-steer" technology and self-balancing ability the Segway PT is easy to use and a true "experience". |
South Lakes Wild Animal Park [25 miles]
The Lake Districts own zoo Many people do not realise that the Lake District has its own zoo! Situated in Dalton in Furness it is described as A unique park built to put animals first. Probably Britain's best conservation park. The zoo had been highly recommended by several visitors to Windermere Lodge. |
Fishing [Various]
All you could want to know about the multitude of angling opportunities (game and coarse fishing) can be found here including location and permit information |
Fishing - Esthwaite Water
Esthwaite Water is the largest stocked lake in the North West of England, offering renowned top of the water action in true loch style, set amidst breathtaking scenery. |
Windermere Golf Club (18 holes) [5 Miles]
Tel: 015394 43123 Guests are welcome to play at Windermere Golf Club providing that they are members of a recognised golf club or golf society and have official handicaps. |
Carus Green Golf Club (18 holes) [11 Miles]
Tel: 01539 721097 Carus Green Golf Club Kendal - A beautiful riverside location, with tree lined fairways and Lakeland views. Green fees from £20.00. |
Troutbeck Bridge Swimming Pool [2 Miles]
Tel: 015394 43243 Alien invasion inflatables sessions on Saturdays. For a full timetable click on the link |
High Adventure - Hot Air Ballooning [2 Miles]
Tel: 015394 47599 Hot air balloon flights can be booked with High Adventure to fly over the stunning South Lakeland landscape. This activity is weather dependent so take care or you will have to come back again! (Well you will be looking for an excuse anyway wont you?) |
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Better Photos - Courses in Ambleside [4 Miles]
Tel : 07964 887 338 Learn how to get the most from your camera in the beautiful surroundings of the English Lake District |
Jame Bell Photography - On-line shop [0 Miles]
Tel : 07971 825 918 Use the wifi for a virtual visit to this lake district photography website which shows James' current range of prints which includes greetings cards, loose and framed prints as well as contemporary stretched canvas prints. A 10% discount is offered to guests using the discount code supplied after booking. |
The Old Laundry Theatre - Bowness [4 Miles]
Tel : 01539 4884449 This small theatre, established in 1992 has rapidly gained national recognition for its annual 'Autumn Festival'. With around 260 seats the theatre provides an intimate venue which has hosted many famous names and renowned theatre companies. Nationally famous comedy acts also do gigs here throughout the year |
The Brewery Arts Centre - Kendal [12 Miles]
Tel: 01539 725133 The Brewery Arts Centre is home to 2 Cinemas, a Theatre/Cinema, The Malt Room (music/functions), Various Exhibition Spaces, The Green Room Restaurant, Vats Bar & Intro Cafe Bars |
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The Haybarn (on site)
The cosy Shepherds bar and the Huntsmans bar are both full of Lakeland character. On offer are a superb range of meals and a selection of fine ales, meticulously kept and served for your enjoyment. |
The Queens Head [3/4 Mile]
The Queens Head - Troutbeck - just up the hill from the lodge serves fine beer and gastropub type food. Very popular with walkers and residents so get up there early in Summer if you want a table. |
The Mortal Man [3/4 Mile]
The Mortal Man - Troutbeck - (3/4 mile) The best pub in the Lakes. Enough said, but do make sure you check out the view from the beer garden! |
Holbeck Ghyll
Tel: 015394 32375 The only Michelin starred restaurant in Windermere is only a short distance away. The magnificent oak panelled Restaurant and the new Terrace Restaurant, both with stunning lake and mountain views, are ideal settings for a memorable dining experience. |
Broadoaks Country House Hotel & Restaurant
Tel: 015394 45566 Situated on the way to Windermere, the award winning Michelin recommended kitchen at Broadoaks is passionate about the food they produce and always eager to create exceptional culinary experiences. |
Body and Soul | Return to the top of this page |
JK Jikiden Reiki, providing relaxing and energising treatments to enhance your holiday |
Duck races and other local festivals | Return to the top of this page |
The field past the church and the river on the right often hosts local events like Troutbecks famous duck race. This takes place in August in the field next to the church bridge. Local trainers spend the Summer months training mallards for this, the most prestigious of Cumbrias duck races. (OK that last bit isnt true but the duck race is a great afternoon out!) |
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The Carle SurgiCenter is a freestanding treatment facility with operating rooms, a recovery area, and radiology and laboratory services. As the first center in the area developed especially for outpatient surgery, the SurgiCenter provides a less costly, more accessible and more convenient setting apart from the hospital.
With locations in Champaign and Danville, Carle SurgiCenter accommodates procedures from a variety of medical specialties, including gynecology, urology, orthopaedics, pain management, bariatrics, gastroenterology, and ear, nose and throat. We also offer general and plastic surgery.
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Synodic and Sidereal Periods of Revolution As the planets move around the Sun, they change their positions relative to each other. Since the inner planets, in smaller orbits, move faster around the Sun and have shorter orbital periods, they continually gain on the outer planets, and occasionally lap them. The time required to do this is referred to as the synodic period of revolution, as opposed to the sidereal period of revolution, which is the time required for a planet to move once around the Sun relative to the stars, and is equal to the orbital period. (Note that this is similar to the difference between the sidereal period of rotation, which is the time required for a planet to turn once on its axis relative to the stars, and is usually defined as its rotation period, and the synodic period of rotation, which is the time required for a planet to turn once on its axis relative to the Sun, and is the length of its day.) Planetary Aspects During a synodic period, there are four times when each planet is said to have a certain aspect relative to the other planet, and the Sun. If, as seen from one planet, the other one is in the same direction as the Sun, it is said to be at conjunction, or in conjunction with the Sun. If, on the other hand, a planet is in the opposite direction from the Sun, it is said to be at opposition. If the angle between the Sun and the planet is 90 degrees, or a quarter of a circle, the planet is said to be at quadrature -- Eastern quadrature, if the planet is 90 degrees to the east of the Sun, and Western quadrature, if the planet is 90 degrees to the west of the Sun. In the second diagram below, the Sun and the Earth are shown as fixed in position, while another planet moves around the Sun, from one aspect to another. Of course, the Earth is not fixed in position, but also moves around the Sun, as shown in the first diagram; but to us, living on the Earth, it appears as though we are fixed, and we can create that same illusion, in the second diagram, by simply rotating it around the Sun at the same rate that the Earth moves around the Sun, but in the opposite direction to the Earth's motion. So, since the planetary motions are shown as counter-clockwise in the first diagram (which is eastward, relative to the Sun and stars), the diagram has to be rotated clockwise, to make the Earth appear to be fixed in position.
The motion of an outer planet, as seen from a "fixed" Earth. Because this requires rotating the image backward at our orbital rate, which is faster than the motion of the outer planet, the outer planet appears to be moving backwards (westward = clockwise, in this view) relative to the Sun. Thus, it moves westward from conjunction to Western quadrature, then to opposition, then to Eastern quadrature, and back to conjunction.
Inferior and Superior Aspects The discussion above presumes that the other planet can be seen in all directions, from the Earth. But this is only true for planets which have larger orbits than ours, or superior planets. (In this sense, superior means "higher than" the Earth, or more specifically, farther from the Sun than the Earth.) Mars, Jupiter, and the other outer planets can be seen at the aspects listed above. But Mercury and Venus, which are closer to the Sun, can never be opposite the Sun, or even at right angles to it, because that would require their orbits to be larger than ours, which is contradictory to their position. These inferior planets (meaning "lower than", or closer to the Sun than the Earth) have a different set of aspects than the outer planets. Since inferior planets are closer to the Sun than we are, their elongation, or the angle between them and the Sun, can never be larger than a certain value, which is called their greatest elongation, and is typically about 45 degrees, as seen from the next planet out, because of the more or less regular spacing of the planets. Thus, Mercury's greatest elongation as seen from Venus is about 45 degrees, Venus' greatest elongation as seen from the Earth is about 45 degrees, and the Earth's greatest elongation as seen from Mars is about 45 degrees. This is only an approximate relationship, and only holds as true as the planets are evenly spaced, in their distance from the Sun; and because of the large gap between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, Mars' greatest elongation, as seen from Jupiter, is less than 20 degrees, which is even closer to the Sun than the greatest elongation of Mercury, as seen from the Earth (which is about 27 degrees). Obviously, the inner planet can never be seen at quadrature or opposition, if it can never be 90 or more degrees from the Sun; but there are still four aspects defined for the inner planet, as shown in the diagram below. There are two conjunctions, one with the inner planet between the Sun and the outer planet, and one with the two planets on opposite sides of the Sun, which are called inferior or superior conjunction, according to how far the inner planet is from the outer one; when they are closer, the inner planet is at inferior conjunction, passing between the Sun and the outer planet; when they are further, the inner planet is at superior conjunction, with the two planets on opposite sides of the Sun. The diagram below shows the aspects for an inferior planet.
The motion of an inner planet, as seen from a "fixed" Earth. Because the backward rotation at our orbital rate is slower than the faster motion of the inner planet, the inner planet appears to be moving forwards (eastward = counter-clockwise, in this view) relative to the Sun. Thus, it moves from inferior conjunction to greatest western elongation, then to superior conjunction, then to greatest eastern elongation, and finally back to inferior conjunction.
Relationship Between Superior and Inferior Aspects As it happens, when the inner planet is at inferior conjunction, it would see the outer planet opposite the Sun, at opposition; so inferior conjunction and opposition are related, being the different views that each planet sees of the other, when one is in between the other and the Sun. Similarly, when an inner planet is seen at superior conjunction by an outer planet, the inner planet sees the outer planet at conjunction. So a "superior", or outer planet, has only one conjunction, which occurs when it sees the inner planet at superior conjunction; whereas an inner planet has an additional conjunction (inferior conjunction), which occurs when it sees the outer planet at opposition. In a similar way, greatest elongations, which are the moments when the outer planet sees the inner planet as far to one side of the Sun or the other as possible, are related to quadratures, in that the inner planet sees the outer planet at eastern quadrature when the outer planet sees the inner planet at greatest western elongation, and the inner planet sees the outer planet at western quadrature when the outer planet sees the inner planet at greatest eastern elongation.


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Not confined to clothing alone, Blood Brother exists to provide a platform that showcases new talent within the fields of photography, film, art and music. Though relatively young, the brand has made a great impact on the streetwear scene, producing clothing that is as visually confident as it is practical. With the introduction of leather and outerwear for a/w 13, the use of innovative fabrics, silhouettes and print techniques are indicative of its luxe, street edge which fits within the DNA of Blood Brother.
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- Your current Otter ID card is your free access to all services operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit. When you board the bus, swipe your card on the farebox. All Students and Employees are eligible. Grab a rider's guide or visit MST.org for more info on routes.
- East Campus residents have a new bus line just for them, called East Campus Express. Look for Line 26 in the MST Rider's Guide, or visit MST.org
- Bus schedules and route availability correspond to the academic calendar. Check MST.org for holiday, winter and summer break transit availability.
Main Campus is served by the following bus lines:
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- MST RIDES, for persons with qualified disabilities only.
- TRIPwise Transportation Resources Guide is available throughout campus. The new version is available as of August 28, 2014.
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There are nine bus stops throughout East Campus.
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MST Lines 16 and 26 EAST CAMPUS EXPRESS stop throughout East Campus at these 9 locations:
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*This stop is identified in the MST Rider's Guide as "Schoonover Park." You will notice that it is the only timepoint listed in the bus schedules. There are many stops between the timepoints to service your needs. Google Transit is an online mapping program for transit riders that helps you plan your trip on transit. Google Transit will identify bus stops that are not listed in the Rider's Guide. There just isn't enough room in the Rider's Guide to provide that level of detail.
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Whether going to a concert, camping, or heading out of town, check the orb for sharing or offering a ride. The ORB is a place for otters to find or offer one-time or long term carpools by writing requested rides or offered rides along with contact info. You could also just check out the board and call anyone heading in the same direction as you, or find an opportunity to go somewhere you didn't know about before. If you post a ride offer, you could ask for gas money in return for the ride, and vice versa for requesting a ride.
To post a ride, follow the directions on the blue paper next to the board. The process of filling in a section to offer or request a ride is very self-explanatory, and there are directions on the board. Just remember to use a dry erase marker, which can be borrowed from the student center desk. The dry erase aspect makes it very easy to erase outdated ride posts and save paper. Make sure to take advantage of the rideshare board, especially with the holidays coming up. You could get a ride home for thanksgiving without having to drive your own car, or get gas money for your long haul home from someone needing a ride in that direction!
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Luo, Z., P.M. Vora, E.J. Mele, A.T.C. Johnson and J.M. Kikkawa. (2009). "Photoluminescence and band gap modulation in graphene oxide." Applied Physics Letters. 94, 111909.
Copyright 2009 American Institute of Physics. This article may be downloaded for personal use only. Any other use requires prior permission of the author and the American Institute of Physics.
The following article appeared in Applied Physics Letters. and may be found at
We report broadband visible photoluminescence from solid graphene oxide, and modifications of the emission spectrum by progressive chemical reduction. The data suggest a gapping of the two-dimensional electronic system by removal of π-electrons. We discuss possible gapping mechanisms, and propose that a Kekule pattern of bond distortions may account for the observed behavior.
Date Posted: 06 January 2011
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We bass players are obsessed with weight. Muscle-bound masochists aside, our bulky instruments and oft-bulky amps give us an acute case of pound-preoccupation. That's why gear that doesn't sacrifice tone for portability is bound to excite. Luckily, our dietary diligence is now paralleled by the advent of new technologies—like lightweight neodymium speakers and svelte high-tech power amps—that help our gear shed the pounds. The Mesa WalkAbout Scout combines Mesa's 13-pound WalkAbout head with a cleverly designed neo-speaker equipped 1x12 cabinet, resulting in an incredibly stout-sounding and lightweight gigger's delight.
Even though Mesa designed the Scout to be an all-in-one combo, the WalkAbout head can be easily removed from the cabinet by unscrewing the back plate. This is an excellent feature, as some combos that seemingly integrate heads cabinets actually do away with the head's top panel, making it impossible to use the head separately. After the simple removal procedure, a close inspection of the head revealed admirable attention to detail. The brushed stainless-steel front panel exudes functional elegance. Each of the knurled knobs feels rugged and rotates smoothly, although I prefer center-detent-equipped boost/cut pots. The front-panel's vents are important for heat dissipation, but since the WalkAbout is pointed skyward when installed in the cabinet, they could function as unintentional spilled-drink drains. The robust power switch and big power light complete the Scout's well-laid-out front panel. Other exterior highlights include a side-mounted handle and a ground-lift-enabled DIRECT OUTPUT.
The WalkAbout's interior construction was skillfully accomplished, using high-quality components. Like its bigger brother, the M-Pulse 600 head (reviewed April '03), the WalkAbout's pots use flying leads linked to a preamp board that spans the amp's width. One 12AX7 tube powers the preamp's tone section while another drives the head's six power-amp MOSFETs. The WalkAbout's toroidal transformer is another high-quality component that improves tone and saves weight. Well-designed toroidal transformers can be magnetically and acoustically quieter than conventional EI transformers, plus they weigh less.
The Scout's tone shaping is derived from Mesa's fuller-featured M-Pulse 360 and 600 amps. The three bands of shelving EQ are appropriately voiced. The BASS and TREBLE controls offer up to 20dB of broadband cut and boost, but the MID control is passive and only cuts. The broad-range semi-parametric EQ covers nearly the entire frequency spectrum. It's a powerful tone sculptor, and Mesa includes extensive information on using it in the owner's manual. The GAIN knob is another important sonic tool. Instead of recommending it as a volume control, Mesa flaunts its potent impact on harmonic richness and warmth. Indeed, since the GAIN knob changes the amount of tube saturation, different settings result in remarkably different sounds. With a '78 Fender Precision Bass, I preferred setting it in the 12:00–2:30 range, because of that setting's warmth, roundness, and slight grit.
The Scout's cabinet is constructed from dense 11-ply Baltic Birch and is well reinforced. An L-pad at the base of the cabinet's rear panel controls the dynamic-diaphragm tweeter's level. Unfortunately, it's hard to reach. To enhance low-frequency response, the Scout employs a passive radiator. Since passive radiators mimic ports' cabinet-tuning functions without ports' space-gobbling design, they can allow relatively small cabinets to reproduce surprisingly big low end (see Tech Specs). A 1/4" speaker cable is integrated into the cabinet. You'll never have to worry about leaving it at home—but if it breaks, the intrusive and costly repair would make you wish it had a separate-speaker-cable design.
For a 300-watt combo, the WalkAbout is astoundingly portable. The top-located handle was all I needed as I trudged to and from gigs and rehearsals. It's no featherweight, but considering its ample power and room-filling tone, it's close. I also appreciated the included cover, which includes a cut-out for the handle.
Lookout Below I took the Scout on numerous rock, funk, and folk gigs. Its awesome portability was a welcome relief from my typically heavy rigs. It was small enough to fit in the front seat of my hatchback—a godsend, since my upright occupied the entire rear on a few occasions. On the gig, I noticed the Scout lacked a few features I appreciate, like a mute switch and a tuner jack. Also, since the WalkAbout head is oriented vertically, the rear-panel jacks are difficult to access, particularly on a darkened stage.
Since the WalkAbout head is so easy to remove, using it without the Scout cabinet for larger gigs is a major part of the combo's appeal. In our Soundroom, I played the Walk-About head through a variety of cabs, including an Aguilar GS410 4x10 cab, an Eden D410XLT 4x10, and an Ampeg BXT210M 2x10. With each cab, the WalkAbout proved itself to be a loud and capable performer, particularly with a 4 ohm speaker load. With the 4x10s, the Mesa's sizeable volume would be sufficient for all but the biggest club stages.
With the head reattached, the Scout pumps out serious low end. It's shocking how much bass the tiny box emits. Even with the onboard EQ flat, the Scout's bountiful booty is extreme. The 12" driver stayed coherent and focused, even with aggressive B-string attacks. The mids have a pleasing, vocal quality. On fingerstyle funk tunes with an F-Bass BN5 or the '78 P-Bass, I dug the Scout's solid punch and pliable dynamic sensitivity. The preamp behaves like more tube-filled designs: It's musical and responsive, with a pleasant bit of overdrive when pushed to its limits. The tweeter doesn't "spit" like some; it's not abrasive or unpleasant.
The 34-pound Scout extension speaker utilizes the same drivers as the combo, including the passive radiator for extended low-end response.
Adding the optional 4 ohm extension cab ups the Scout's power output and moves more air. The result? Enough volume, headroom, and booty to fill even medium-size clubs. With both tweeters on, the tone was too trebly for my taste, so I preferred to fully attenuate the extension cab's tweeter. For deep, soulful R&B sounds, I boosted the BASS control and cut the highs with the semi-parametric EQ. To find unwanted frequencies, I swept through each parametric range until I found the spot that needed reduction, and then I cut it with its powerful gain knob.
The Scout works particularly well with upright. Its compact size is a blessing, and its low-end girth is a great match for the doghouse. With my pre-war German plywood, equipped with a Fishman Full Circle pickup, I really began to appreciate the Scout's tone sculptability. I was able to reduce feedback and howl to nil with the broad-ranged semi-parametric EQ.
Mesa's WalkAbout Scout blends timeless, bottomy tone with contemporary innovations that save weight. Though it's no bigger than some practice amps, it's a serious piece of gear that's capable of satisfying the discerning professional. If size matters to you, do yourself a favor and take the Scout for a walk. BP
TECHSPECS Mesa utilizes a passive radiator in the Scout to help extend the cabinet's lowfrequency response. A passive radiator is simply a speaker without a magnet and voice coil. When placed in a cabinet that also contains an active driver, passive radiators behave similarly to standard ports in that they extend a cabinet's low-end tuning. Since passive radiators are relatively small, they take up less space than a lengthy cabinet port. Passive radiators' few disadvantages are their complexity compared to ports and their need, in some circumstances, for horizontal orientation. When a passive radiator is oriented vertically, its loose suspension can cause it to sag and reduce its effectiveness.
Power rating: 300 watts into 4 ohms
Input impedance: 1M ohm passive, 10k ohm active (w/10dB attenuation)
Tone controls: BASS: ±20dB @ 55Hz, shelving; MID: passive cut @ 600Hz; TREBLE: ±20dB @ 723Hz, shelving
3-BAND SEMI-PARAMETRIC EQ: ±15dB @ Band 1: 30Hz–300Hz; band 2: 200Hz–2kHz; band 3: 1.2kHz–12kHz
Dimensions: 16w" x 15r" x 28r"
Weight: 50 lbs
Speakers: Mesa-designed neodymium speakers with dynamic tweeter
Made in: U.S.A. Warranty: Five years limited
© 2005, Mesa Engineering
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As another month comes to an end, it's time to look back at this week in music history. It seems like music history is made every week, and this week is no different.
On May 29, 1967, a small festival was held at the Tulip Bulb Auction Hall in Spalding, Lincoln, England. The cost of the event was approximately $1.70. The names on the bill? Cream, The Jimi Hendrix Experiment, Pink Floyd, The Move, Zoot Money, and Geno Washington and The Ram Jam Band all performed. Not a bad list for the cost, huh?
It seems like every day is a day in Beatles history! I guess you don't become the most influential band of all time without having so many memorable moments, though. On May 30, 1968 the band began recording The White Album. It was a tough time for the band. Tensions were high, and Ringo Starr even quit the band for a short period, leaving Paul McCartney to play drums on a couple songs. The band pushed through the album, though, and created one of the greatest albums of all time. Songs off the double album include "Back in the U.S.S.R.," "Dear Prudence," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," "Blackbird," and "Julia," among other classics.
May 31, 1948 marks the birth of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer, John Bonham. Bonham is consistently considered the greatest drummer of all time. This title is evident when listening to most Zeppelin tracks, especially including "Whole Lotta Love," "Immigrant Song," "Moby Dick," and so so many others. Bonham sadly passed away at the age of 32 on September 25, 1980. Soon after, Led Zeppelin disbanded, saying in a statement "we wish it to be known that the loss of our dear friend and the deep respect we have for his family, together with the sense of undivided harmony felt by ourselves and our manager, have led us to decide that we could not continue as we were."
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Tired of your old white or black Xbox 360 controllers? Need a little more bling (or swag as the young people call it now a days) for you gaming system? Well you are in luck, Microsoft just released images of the new special edition chrome wireless controllers for the Xbox. While they don't add any functionallity over the boring old ones, they do give them a sweet new look.
I personally plan to pick up that sexy red one up there, to replace my custom made "Duct-tape and Superglue" controller that I acquired while attempting to complete Dark Souls a little while ago. Now let's just hope that they are somewhat fingerprint resistant.


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WoW.com running an instance live on Vocalo.org tomorrow at 4pm central
It should be interesting to say the least -- while the segment will likely be directed at people not as familiar with World of Warcraft as you guys, I'll be sure to keep it interesting even for veteran WoW players (and if we wipe, you can at least laugh at me for being a noob Hunter). I believe we'll also be taking phone calls in the middle of all of this, so if you want, you can probably call up and talk some WoW with me as well.
This all begins tomorrow, Wednesday afternoon at 4pm central time, both online at Vocalo.org and live on the air in Chicago, so if you're available to tune in and give us a listen, please do. I have no idea what will happen (has anyone ever tried to run an instance live on the radio before?), but it should be a lot of fun.
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It has been more than 20 years since the North American Free Trade Agreement took effect, and there are several online stories looking back in retrospective fashion at the trade treaty.
A USA Today story asks, "NAFTA: 20 years later: Success or failure?"
That coverage focused on the effects of NAFTA within Mexico, observing that while there has been improvement in Mexico's economy (auto, electronics and agriculture), the treaty has not solved Mexico's poverty problem and the wage gap between the U.S. and Mexico is still wide. Yet more good than bad has come from NAFTA, and Mexico would be in a worse position today without the trade deal, one Mexican economist said in the article.
An opinion piece by Jim Kolbe in Azcentral.com also pointed out the positives from the trade pact.
Headlined "NAFTA working despite dire predictions," Kolbe writes:
It became the first free-trade agreement among developed and developing countries. It was the first trade agreement to include all agricultural products and allow their free movement to consumers in the region. It created a regional market in excess of $19 trillion — much larger than any market created by other regional trade agreements before or since.
It helped to nearly quadruple trade flows among the three countries, from just under $300 billion annually to over $1 trillion each year. It has made Canada our largest trading partner, supporting 8 million jobs in this country, and Mexico our second-largest trading partner, supporting about 6 million jobs here at home.
The USDA FAS also published a 20-year review of NAFTA relative to agricultural U.S. agricultural trade.
Called "NAFTA - 20 years of successful U.S.-Mexico Agricultural Trade" the report is entirely upbeat about the agreement. From the report:
Initiated on January 1, 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the United States, Mexico, and Canada redefined the economic relationship of said three countries. Eliminating trade barriers and giving preferential treatment to imported goods manufactured within the region, translated into an increase (both in volume and value) of goods and services, including agricultural and food products. Some strategic commodities were reserved by each member for additional periods of time, but 20 years after NAFTA's inception, virtually every product can be traded among the three partners, giving way to not only a bigger market, but industry integrations that allow the North American bloc to compete into foreign markets as one unit.


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Data Retention
Keep the data forever. Seriously, storage space is cheap – whether you use tape, HD, or a cloud provider. DNS logs (and, in fact, all logs) can be a lifesaver if you end up having to deal with a large-scale incident or an incident that spans weeks or months.
Right now, for example, various law enforcement agencies are publishing IP addresses of known bad DNS servers associated with various malware. Adding these to your RPZ blocking rules is great, but what about systems that have already been infected? If you have the logs, you can simply search them for the IP address and rapidly determine which systems may be infected. So, unless you have a compelling legal or business reason not to, I strongly advise keeping the log data forever.
For reference, I personally average about 1MB of DNS query logs per day and several megabytes of replies – so, 2GB per year, per heavy user. I spend a lot of time on Reddit, so Chrome does a lot of DNS lookups.
If I had known how easy this process was and how useful the information could be, I would have done it years ago. Although you are potentially looking at a few gigabytes per user per year to store all of the data, you should remember that these records will compress very efficiently. For example, a good 10 percent of my logs consist of my VOIP phone making the same query for its SIP server every five minutes.
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Karrueche Tran is more comfortable with her relationship with Chris Brown than you probably are.
Yesterday, she shared a moment from her doggy date with Breezy's former girlfriend Draya Michelle before showing off a spread of items from the 'Basketball Wives LA' star's swimsuit line.
When Chris dropped his "Theraflu" freestyle I assumed that he was talking about Draya in addition to Rihanna. Nothing like spending an afternoon watching dogs go tinkle on pee pads to keep the saying "rather pissed off than pissed on" alive.
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A Compact and Self-Sufficient Flotilla of LoftFloat Communities
Here is yet another beautiful houseboat that looks more like a house than a boat.
The LoftFloat is one of several sustainable houseboats that Magma Design have designed - more open and airy than a house, more like a loft dwelling. Unlike most architectural firms, their work revolves around industrial design in general, and you can see it in this LoftFloat.
Unlike a boat, there is plenty of space and the walls don't collapse in on you the claustrophobic way that so many houseboats do. The interior is a relatively spacious (for a houseboat!) 45 sq m, and it is all modern and open-plan inside, creating a real sense of space.
The roof is solar – so electricity can be provided with clean energy. So many boats have generator power using a dirty diesel fossil fuel.
I like the simple floor plan. Every space is spacious, and yet the whole is extremely compact. Because there is a long view from anywhere, no space feels cramped.
I think one change I would make would be to put the toilet/shower in the center, moving the bedroom/office from the middle to the back to allow allow the back wall to become another view wall.
The open front encourages gregariousness with neighbors on the water.
Magma Design hopes that anyone could build their home on water. And at a cost of € 80,000 – $111,000 in US dollars – and presumably little or no water cost equivalent to the cost of land – perhaps they could.
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