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Express trains linking Scotland's cities will have free wi-fi by the end of next year as a result of a £2 million investment from the Scottish Government.
Wi-fi equipment will be installed on all 59 of ScotRail's class-170 trains. The technology has been trialled on four trains which mainly run on the busy Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street line.
Extending it to all the trains means passengers on this route, the Edinburgh/Glasgow to Aberdeen/Inverness routes, the Aberdeen to Inverness service, the Glasgow/Edinburgh to Stirling/Alloa routes and on the Fife circle will benefit from free wi-fi during journeys.
Business leaders welcomed the move, with David Birrell, chief executive of Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, saying: "Increasing wi-fi access on trains will undoubtedly enhance the ability for business people to stay connected and therefore improve productivity during transit. That can only be welcomed."
After the trial, 77% of users were happy with the speed and performance of the wi-fi. From March the number of trains with wi-fi should steadily increase, with plans to fit the technology on about five or six trains a month.
Announcing the move, Transport Minister Keith Brown said: "We have an absolute commitment to bringing better connectivity to every corner of Scotland and I have been highly encouraged by the success of ScotRail pilot scheme.
"A major challenge for the transport industry is embracing new technologies to meet the demands of passengers and help them get on with their evermore busy lives while travelling. Just like our roads and railways, the internet is a vital part of Scotland's infrastructure."
Steve Montgomery, managing director of ScotRail, said: "We are confident the installation of free wi-fi will be warmly welcomed by our customers. More journeys are made on our class-170s than any other of our trains, so it makes sense to begin the roll-out on this fleet."
An ethernet "backbone" is fitted to the trains, with a wi-fi router mounted in the roof space close to the antennae. Inter-vehicle "jumpers" are then used to allow internet access in all carriages. There will still be areas where wi-fi is not available, due to variations in mobile-signal strength along the rail network.


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GENEVA, December 13, 2010 -- The World Bank Group today called for a new "Aid For Trade Effectiveness Research Partnership" to address research, data, and knowledge gaps for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in the post-crisis world. This partnership would build on the World Bank Group's new Open Data, Open Knowledge, and Open Solutions initiative outlined by World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick in September.
The announcement was a key outcome of a high-level workshop in Geneva on "Aid for Trade Facilitation and the Least Developed Countries." The event was sponsored by the World Bank Group, in cooperation with the United Nations, as part of preparations for the UN LDC IV Conference set for Istanbul in May 2011. It outlined priorities for the LDCs on trade – with a focus on aid effectiveness for growth through lower trade costs.
Mahmoud Mohieldin, Managing Director of the World Bank Group, issued a challenge to the development community to "come together in support of innovative and concrete research, data, and knowledge tools tailored to the LDCs."
"The Bank is ready to forge a new partnership on research and data focused on trade and the LDCs," said Mr. Mohieldin. "We are ready to work with the United Nations, other institutions, and especially our partners in least developed countries – researchers, government, and the private sector -- in advancing this idea."
"We also want to stress the importance of trade finance to world trade and growth. In particular, as we gathered in Geneva, I want to note our recommendation that the G20 examine the potential impact of Basel II and III on the availability of trade finance with a particular focus on developing countries' trade and take stock of such examination at the next summit. "
The workshop gathered international experts, government officials, and the private sector to explore the effectiveness of aid for trade to the LDCs, with special attention on ways to drive down trade transactions costs.
High trade costs remain a key barrier for the least developed countries and support for trade-related capacity building – whether in modernizing ports or streamlining customs procedures -- could generate significant gains for poor economies. Net commitments by the Bank on trade facilitation projects in 2010 were $4.6 billion – up from $2.4 billion in 2008. The Bank Research Group has also expanded its research, data, and analysis on trade focused on trade facilitation, as part of its work on trade and international integration. In addition to trade facilitation, investing in workforce skills in entrepreneurs to enhance competitiveness is also critical.
Justin Yifu Lin, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of the World Bank Group said, "The post-crisis world demands lower trade costs for development as well as more effective and targeted aid solutions informed by new partnerships in research. The World Bank is committed to attaining a better understanding of the channels through which aid for trade affects the poorest of the world's citizens."
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If you arrange the refrigerator properly, you'll not only be able to find everything, but you're also less likely to waste food.
Arrange perishable foods–like milk, yogurt, and other dairy products–where it's coldest: on the lowest shelf towards the back of the refrigerator. Avoid putting these items in the door, because the temperature can fluctuate too much and lead to premature spoilage. This means even eggs and butter should be stored inside (and eggs should be kept in the original packaging, which helps preserve them), even if your fridge has specific compartments on the door.
Packaged raw meat should also go on the super-cold bottom drawer. And if juices drip, they won't contaminate the whole fridge.
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Military science fiction uses interplanetary or interstellar war as a setting and often stresses traditional military attributes. Many times the story is told from the point of view of a soldier or officer. Some examples of military science fiction include:
- Starship Troopers (1959) by Robert Heinlein: A young soldier advances through a futuristic military that uses powered armor to fight a war against insectoid aliens
- The Honor Harrington series by David Weber: The series follows an officer in the Royal Manticoran Navy.
- Forever War (1975) by Joe Haldeman: A university student is drafted for an interplanetary war. The war last thousands of years from Earth's perspective, but only a few years from the soldier perspective. Soldiers who return to civilian life are hit with culture shock.
- Spin State (2003) by Chris Moriarity: Soldiers are wired for enhanced speed and power, their memories backed up on hard drives. Catherine Li is a UN peacekeeper who has spent her life passing for human and thanks to her job, has very few memories that werent wiped from her mind. Her official memories may not even be true.
- The work of John Ringo
Apocalypse/ post-apocalypse
This sub genre examines the end of civilization after a world altering disaster, such as nuclear war, natural disaster or alien invasion. Some examples of apocalypse/ post apocalypse science fiction include:
- The Postman (1985) by David Brin: A 'doomwar' survivor is robbed by bandits. While trying to regain his possessions he finds a mail truck of undelivered mail. His story of being sent to establish mail routes brings hope to other survivors.
- I Am Legend (1954) by Richard Matheson: A man is the only survivor of a plague that results in vampirism. I am Legend is the basis for the movie "The Omega Man" and a major inspiration for George Romero's "Night of the Living Dead".
- Dies the Fire by SM Stirling (2004): A mysterious event causes all electronic devices to stop working and modern humans must learn to live the old ways.
Alien Invasion/ Alien Contact
Aliens are common in science fiction. Often, the aliens are technologically superior and have come to colonize or destroy the earth. But other times, aliens are benevolent. Some examples of alien science fiction include:
- War of the Worlds (1898) by HG Wells: The classic story tells of a devastating alien invasion.
- The Puppet Masters (1951) by Robert Heinlein: Aliens land on Earth and take over the bodies of humans.
- Contact (1985) by Carl Sagan: Scientists looking for signs of extraterrestrial life receive a message telling them how to build a vehicle to travel the Milky Way.
- Xenogenesis (1987-89) series (also called Lilith's Brood) by Octavia Butler: And alien race needs to abduct humans to cure their own evolutionary dead end caused by excessive genetic engineering.
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My 20 year old Sony Trinitron has developed a problem. The picture is getting cropped at the sides, as if it's too big for the screen. Other than that it's seems to be as good as it was the day I first got it. Because of it's age I rather not invest in profeesional repairs, plus, it would be a real hassle getting it out to a facility. Is there anything I can do on my own without getting electrocuted? |
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depending on model number, there may be a width adjustment, may be accessible internally ... |
I bet the 'cropping' you are seeing is the halfbaked way the broadcasters are converting HD signals. If you have a DVD connected, are the pictures from it normal? Otherwise the width adjustment may do it. I had a tv make a zap sound, and the picture was suddenly squeezed top and bottom. Adjusted picture size and expected it to fail, but as far as I know, it's still working, 20 years later. |
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Like all undrafted rookies, Titans linebacker and former Clemson standout Jonathan Willard has to claw his way onto the roster, a fight that's about to start during training camp. Surely that was on his mind Tuesday afternoon as he was driving from South Carolina to the Titans camp in Tennessee. Surely, he didn't expect to see a car slowly being engulfed with thick black smoke in front of him on Interstate 40.
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Willard noticed smoke coming from the car, and then sped up to warn the driver before the fire advanced much further. He honked his horn, flashed his lights, but as he told TigerNet (via Eye on Football), the driver seemed to be in a daze. When she finally pulled over, Willard said the car was "really on fire at that point."
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Driving to Disney World
Driving to Disney World from New Jersey. We are leaving April 9(37 more days). Is anybody else planning a drive? And what are your favorite tips? I'm going with my 6yr old son and my two bestfriends.
Driving from NY in the beginning of April myself.
A good thing to remember is to try to avoid the DC area at rush hour. So depending how long it takes you to get there, plan accordingly. Another tip...if you need to stop and rest, do it. Too many people have come close to accidents because they were very tired while driving. Gas is cheaper in the Carolinas...try and stop there to fill up. Good luck and have a great time!!! |
Granted my drive from Birmingham, AL is no where near as far as yours but I always drive to WDW when we go. My favorite thing is to drive at night. Reason being is you can make great time because there is no traffic on the road. Also, gas is cheaper in GA and anywhere outside of Orlando. There are a few HESS stations in Disney (one is very close to DTD) that are reasonably priced but all the others are going to be way more expensive that what is normal.
We drove down from No Va last March with our 4.5 yr old. Take a lot of stuff for them to do. Also a DVD player is great, bring several kid/Disney movies with you.
Like already said avoid DC between 6 and 9 AM and 4 - 7 PM. 1 of the biggest bottle necks, the Wilson bridge, is much better now. Richmond, Va can be a pain if you get there during rush hours. So can Jacksonville, FLa. From what I saw last year and have read many times S. Carolina does have thwe best gas prices. Have Fun! |
Dont drive when you get sleepy ,always have two people awake(since 3 adults are going ,and if you get there later than planned , you will still have the time of your life, just remember safety first
My tip is when you need to stop for one person to use the washroom, everyone has to try to avoid frequent stopping. The tip also applies in the parks.
Also, Cracker Barrell has some of the cleanest washrooms.
When my familylived in NJ we drove down for several years. Here's what worked for us. We left around 6PM and drove straight through until we arrive at a favorite hotel on I-4. We hit the Washington Metro area around 2 AM, and had smooth salling. We have a DVD player in the car for the kids. Lots of snacks and games for them as well. My Wife and I would alternate the driving, with bathroom breaks every 3-5 hours. Coffee and sugary snacks kept us (the drivers) awake. We do require one night to 'recover' so we sleep the first night off-site in our I-4 Hotel. We generally arrive around 3 PM. |
We drive from PA every year with 3 young children. We bring a portable DVD player, game cube video game system and movies. That seems to keep them really busy. Make sure you stop at the Florida welcome center for your free cup of orange juice! Have an awesome time and dive safely!
We drive every year from RI. We leave around 2am Saturday and stop Saturday night in Florence, SC. We usually get to Disney at 3pm on Sunday. Return home, we stop in Rocky Mount, NC. I agree with all of the advice given prior. Get EZ pass if you don't have it already-you'll save time at the tolls. Have a great and safe trip-we're heading down in April, too!!:banana:
This is our 4th year in a row driving to Florida and we have no problems. We have 3 kids under the age of 10 and they bring lots of stuff in the van to do. This year will be the first time with DVD players and they are all excited for that. We always leave at supper time so the kids are already in there pj's and they sleep most of the way there. My DH and I take turns driving and I bring lots of music for me to listen. I feel the same way that driving at night is the best with less traffic but the mountains aren't fun in the snow and ice. Have fun and make it a big adventure and you will do fine. We drive right through from Canada and it usually takes us 22-24 hours of driving with 7 stops along the way (including supper and breakfast).:) :) |
We just drove down in January from NH. We left at 2:30pm on a Friday and arrived at WDW at 7pm Saturday night (with some down time in Daytona for dinner and fun)
DVD players are a life saver for the kids!!! We also stop at all the state welcome centers in NC, SC, GA and FLA-just a nice safe break!! We take a photo of the kids in front of the state sign at welcome centers-nice to see the changes year to year!!! Be really careful when you are coming into Orlando-we have seen and almost been a part of some nasty accidents there-due to crazy stupid drivers!!! We also like Cracker Barrels-clean restrooms and the food is always good and affordable!!! Drive careful and have a great trip!!! |
Anyone driven from Louisiana to Disney? We're thinking of leaving around 5pm and driving half way, then staying overnight somewhere around Tallahassee, Fl. so not to overtire ourselves. I was wondering if anyone had good recommendations on a hotel in that area.. Thanks
Going in May from NJ but I'm flying.
We have been driving to Disney, from South Jersey for 5 years running, we leave the day after Christmas at 3 am. and stop for the night in Savannah
(12 hours later). Its my DW, DD16, DS14, DW10 and myself. I try to stop every 90 min or for gas, which ever comes first. This past year gas was cheaper in VA and GA. On the drive back we go right thru 15.5 hours this year, DW drives about 2 hours to give me a break, We found that driving home is sad, but a lot easier for some reason?? Maybe its because the traffic seems to be heading south in Jan. ??? Anyway have fun, and a take break before you think you need too and strech out a few min. every now and then. |
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If you had to choose between blind corner cabinet for the upper or the diagonal type (with d-shaped lazy susan maybe) which would you choose and why? I have a total of 34 3/8 inches only from the corner to window frame. If I do diagonal cabinet I probably would do the lazy susan hoping it will be more useful. Also, than I will have enough space on the side to put in only 9" cabinet - kind of small but I thought I could keep cutting boards there. If I do blind, other than the lowest shelf I would probably not be able to keep anything there or I would just "loose" stuff in there. I do know about the easy-reach but the cabinets I might end up going with do not offer easy reach. Thank you, |
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I think you would be better off with a blind corner, and a bigger cabinet by the sink. I had 12" cabinets on each side of the sink - one was for glasses, the other for canned goods - and even that was pretty darned narrow. Only you can decide if you would rather have a wider cab by the sink, or access to the corner. My Mom has a blind upper corner, and while the space way in the back is inaccessible, we can reach past the door opening to get things. |
- Posted by jellytoast (My Page) on Mon, Jul 29, 13 at 17:07
I have about 34 inches from the corner to my window frame. I went with the blind corner so that I could have a larger cabinet next to the window while still allowing some space around the window frame. I didn't want my cabinets to squeeze all the way up to window. Even using the blind corner, I was only able to fit a 15 inch cabinet next to the window while still allowing for a few inches between the cabinets and the window. I wanted some sort of symmetry around the window, and it looks fine with a 30-inch double door cabinet on the other side because all the doors are approximately the same size. The 15 inch cabinet is still a good useable size and I keep glasses and cups there. The blind corner is on the adjacent wall. I stick rarely used items in the corner ... vases, pitchers, some plastic stuff, seasonal items (like xmas cookie tins). I don't enjoy having to get into that corner, and this way I don't have to, at least not very often. My sister has the diagonal corner cabinets in her uppers and I like them a lot. She keeps glasses in hers, and even without a lazy susan, nothing seems inaccessible. If symmetry would have permitted me to use a diagonal cabinet, I would have preferred to go that route. But I'm happy with my compromise, as symmetry was fairly important to me. |
- Posted by palimpsest (My Page) on Mon, Jul 29, 13 at 17:26
I think they depend upon the manufacturer. We had a blind cabinet (custom) in the place we sold and it was fairly accessible, but we were in a temporary rental after with a diagonal and it was not very accessible at all because the door seemed very small compared to the cavity of the cabinet. On the other hand I have seen awful blind units and diagonals that were fine, functionally. I really liked the pie cut /easy reach I had in the first kitchen I remodeled, and might consider issues like that in choosing a cabinet line. I am not a huge fan of upper diagonals from an esthetic standpoint, but I don't like diagonals and clipped corners in general as a design feature so that's just personal bias. |
- Posted by debrak2008 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 29, 13 at 17:45
Neither, I would do an easy reach. |
Sadly, she said her cabinet line didn't include easy reach. I am getting them in my new kitchen, to replace horrible cavernous diagonal cabs, and I can hardly wait! |
- Posted by OntarioMom (My Page) on Mon, Jul 29, 13 at 20:45
Wiltv, What is your double hinged upper cabinet called and what brand of cabinet is it? It looks wonderful. Carol |
Not too fond of the diagonal cabinet myself - for the reason of aesthetics and wasted space. But if there are plenty of other cabinets to use then the loss of a little storage real estate shouldn't be too bad. I would say go for the look you like best. And what cabinet co. Are you using? RTA or semi custom custom? |
WillTV, I must print this picture to show a designer that this is what I would want my corner cabinet to look like! I love your kitchen. I hate my blind cabinet in my kitchen now that I am always losing what I put there and throwing out spoiled food. |
- Posted by DreamItCanBe (My Page) on Tue, Jul 30, 13 at 7:17
For aesthetics, I don't love my diagonal upper. For function, however, I love it! I can actually fit all of my glasses and mugs on the 2 lower shelves (family of 7 and we have friends! ; ) ). I have a deluxe lazy susan on the lower inside corner with the two 'hinged' doors that open to expose it - and I have to say that if I had those two 'hinged' doors on my uppers it would drive me crazy because they are a little cumbersome to use and you have to be careful not to scratch the nearby cabinets with the pulls when you open the doors - I have painted cabinets. |
skeylargo, I should have read your post more closely. Given your choices, I think I'd go with a diagonal & a lazy or super susan. OntarioMom, The cabinet with the double hinged door is generally referred to as an easy reach. Our cabs are custom made so we had them extend the left side of the cab by about 10" to eliminate what would otherwise have been a 9" cabinet between the range hood and a conventional easy reach. This way we eliminate the dividing cabinet wall and gain more space. It was also a less costly to do this than to build the 9" cabinet. |
skeylargo, I should have read your post more closely. Given your choices, I think I'd go with a diagonal & a lazy or super susan. OntarioMom, The cabinet with the double hinged door is generally referred to as an easy reach. Our cabs are custom made so we had them extend the left side of the cab by about 10" to eliminate what would otherwise have been a 9" cabinet between the range hood and a conventional easy reach. This way we eliminate the dividing cabinet wall and gain more space. It was also a less costly to do this than to build the 9" cabinet. |
willtv - how big are the doors on easy reach? I looked at company with easy reach but the cabinet was 24 inch with each door 12 inches so it still left me only 10 inches to the window for another skinny cabinet :(. I was looking at Jim Bishop which is semi-custom and asked about having custom made easy reach cabinet but KD told me that if door on one side was like 20" and 12" on the other than eventually the door would sag on the hinges. Symmetry is important to my husband so the skinny cabinet on one side of the window and large on the other might bother him. I hate to loose the space in the blind corner but the kitchen will be more usable anyway so it might be OK. I have a meeting with a KD today that is going to show me a plan and pricing using Kemper and Decora (she was really pushing Decora for some reason), not sure if either has easy reach (I kind of doubt it). |
- Posted by OntarioMom (My Page) on Tue, Jul 30, 13 at 10:08
Willtv, Thanks for the info on your "easy reach" cabinet. Do you agree with DreamItCanBe's comments that those double hinged doors are cumbersome and can lead to scratches on the nearby cabinets? If I put one of these in, it will be for frequently used dishes. Thanks, Carol |
Decora does in fact have an easy reach cabinet. I love mine. |
Thank you all for the response, the pictures help A LOT! fsteph - so your easy reach you have to open the left side and than pull open the right, no middle hinge? I guess it was custom build. The longest "leg" on easy reach cabinet Decora can do is 27" so that would leave me with 7 3/8 inches to the window so on the other side I would also have to reduce the cabinet to make it look symmetrical. We played around with corner cabinet vs blind vs easy reach in Decora and the blind looked the best :( I guess I could take a look at Jim Bishop again as they can do any size I want I think and see if they can make me easy reach to the size I need. |
Hi Skeylargo, yes, custom cabinets by Signature Cabinetry. You got it, open the left then pull the right no middle hinge. I put the cups and glasses we use often on the left and the rest goes on the right so most of the time, I don't need to open the right. |
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But many economists are skeptical that nations can be said to "compete" with one another. Individual companies can compete, but countries are not competitors. Paul Krugman famously said the notion that nations compete is "not only wrong but dangerous."
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Toyota to add more hybrids.....
john1701a Posts: 1,897Before the new Prius was announced, the hybrid forum here was so active it made it to Edmunds top-10 list and stayed there for quite awhile.
Activity died afterward. There was nothing to debate. The aspects that some people had identified as shortcomings had been overcome. The new Prius fulfills even their criteria.
Discussions instead could evolve here, but realistically those kind of posts are only popular when only the vehicle itself is discussed. Off-Topic message content that deals with politics and other vehicles tend to make people lose interest.
nippononly SF Bay AreaPosts: 12,695so much talk of "upcoming hybrids" for months now, more than a year in fact, and yet here we are on July 29, 2003 and STILL we have only Honda and Toyota in the hybrid ring...and Toyota still has only the one model they have had for a couple of years. Given that Toyota's business plan is usually conservative, it seems even they are not sure hybrids will take off, and are content to sell them in small numbers and ramp up hybrid models very gradually.
Ford keeps pushing availability dates back and back, GM waffles over what it will do and when, and I do not even remember hearing anything about DCX's future offerings.2013 Civic SI, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (stick)
john1701a Posts: 1,897> it seems even they are not sure hybrids will take off
Not true. They know hybrids will take off.
What they don't know is what the configuration will be.
So they are evolving the technology while at the same time trying to figure out what power/efficiency/size ratio the market prefers.
daysailer Posts: 711>> pollution growth
>By the way, I meant "population".
There's a difference? ;-)
> The aspects that some people had identified as
> shortcomings had been overcome. The new Prius
> fulfills even their criteria.
You do have a knack for overstatement! We don't know what the new Prius fulfills or what has been overcome since it is not yet available and has not been tested. It promises to be a significant improvement and I certainly hope that it is, but it is still in the FUTURE. Your use of the past tense is premature.
Enthusiasm has its place, but not at the expense of objectivity. -
john1701a Posts: 1,897> objectivity
What more do you want?
The acceleration increase is already documented. It achieves what others have desired: less than 11 seconds 0-60. (10.7 seconds to be precise.)
The size increase is already documented too. People wanted a midsize with a large trunk. That is exactly what the new model delivers. No testing is needed. Just look at the measurements & photos.
The performance increase doesn't need to be measured beyond the EPA numbers, which are now also documented. The new model will deliver MPG above 50. That's enough to fulfill requirements too. Whether it really does achieve a 55 MPG average (50 highway, 60 city) doesn't matter. It's already high enough to clearly outperform all other midsize vehicles by a noticable margin. It even competes dead on with diesels of that size.
The price is also documented already. The no more than $3,000 of a price difference is satisfied. There's not any part of that in question.
What more do you want?
The engineering details clearly show the system has been modified to increase efficiency. Aspects like making the body shape more aerodynamic is a no-brainer. That will obviously help. Changing the A/C to electric is another. The engine is gross overkill to power nothing but the A/C pump when stopped at a light. Using the battery-pack instead is quite a bit more efficient, since only the actual needed power will be drawn instead. The thermal retention system for artifically keeping the catalytic-converter warm (by using already heated liquid) is a bit more complicated, but still easy to understand. As long as the CAT stays warm, the engine doesn't have to start back up (which again is overkill, since just a little heat is needed). Certain components within the engine have been changed to reduce friction & weight, that will help too.
What more do you want?
Are you magically going to change your attitude when the above are all confirmed by real-world data rather than just the testing results?
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daysailer Posts: 711Objectively measured, independenty verified FACTS, not conjecture. And no, manufacturer's data is not sufficient basis for a $20k+ expenditure, in my view.
And IF a 10.7sec 0-60 time is indeed "precise" and verifiable, it will be a welcome incremental improvement, but insufficient to win a space in my garage, particularly considering its lofty price. Even more important is whether suspension tuning has been improved to surpass the rather low dynamic limits of the present Prius. -
daysailer Posts: 711In daily driving, you ARE "competing" with minivans, SUVs, sedans, sports cars and everything else on the road. It is this population of vehicles that defines the dynamic environment in which you must operate. Minivans as a class are but one notch above SUVs in the dynamic pecking order and below what one can expect of sedans, especially a $20k sedan.
john1701a Posts: 1,897> you ARE "competing" with
Believe what you want. But in reality, there is a point of no gain, and we've reached it.
Here in Minnesota over the last 3 years, there simply is no benefit of 4-wheel drive on typical roads. My Prius hasn't ever had any problems while driving through 6 or less inches. And the ability to stop makes no difference either. Where's the benefit of your "superior" vehicle?
The same goes for highway handling. I swerved around a kayak that suddenly appeared while driving at 65 MPH with a bike on back and a full trunk. The Prius managed that without a lick of trouble. What more would I need?
You can only go so fast. The roads can only hold so many vehicles. Risk taking will only save you a few seconds.
Choosing a vehicle that is less likely to rollover and will provide better side-impact protection should be features that make purchase decisions, not squeezing out greater acceleration for driving where you can't (or shouldn't) use that ability anyway.
Believe what you want. The technology isn't intended to serve 100% of everyones requirements anyway. If it can fulfill the needs of a large majority, mission accomplished.
daysailer Posts: 711eventually, but a "large majority" is a pipedream. The Model T may be the only vehicle that ever served a majority of buyers and that was driven by low price, an attribute not shared by the hybrids.
And to limit lateral grip is a very poor approach to create "a vehicle that is less likely to rollover"! That was Ford's approach for their dismal handling Explorer and look what resulted.
To drive a vehicle of very low dynamic limits is more "risk taking" than I'm prepared to accept. Accident mitigation is nice, but collision AVOIDANCE is the first line of defense. -
john1701a Posts: 1,897> The Model T may be the only vehicle
I said the TECHNOLOGY, not the vehicle.
> but collision AVOIDANCE
Prius is a smaller target and is more nimble than many vehicles on the road. That gives it a clear advantage over a monster SUV attempting the same avoidance manuever. So finding ways to make smaller vehicles, like a practical-size SUV, a minivan, or a large car, more appealing by adding hybrid techonology will draw market attention.
Prius clearly handles what real-world encounters have required from owners. Whether that achieves high ratings in a controlled lab test really doesn't have that much relevance, since those tests exceed requirements (but look great on paper). In other words, don't fall victim to marketing. Each year automakers tell you "more is better". Well after decades of doing that, you've come to expect it even though road conditions have changed very little (if at all). In my area, road conditions are actually better than they were in the past. Now the speed limit matches what people actually attempted to drive in the first place and highways have been expanded (both lanes and alternate routes) to handle the growing population. An assault vehicle is not needed, even though advertisements on television say otherwise. They aren't going to tell you the product they made years ago satisfy your actual needs, they will force the "more is better" thought to get you to buy the newer product. It's all a marketing game. Think about what is really needed. The gimmicks to make their product appear better than the competition is just fluff, providing no actual benefit for real-world encounters.
daysailer Posts: 711In the physical world, perception is not reality. A car may feel "nimble" or quick while being neither. To function in the physical world, where automobiles operate, it matters not how you feel, it only matters what you DO. Perhaps this distinction is lost on a generation raised on video games and "virtual" reality.
Sensations are important as feedback in the control loop, but if they suggest capabilities greater than can actually be delivered by the machine, they can be a liability. Instrumented testing under controlled (and therefore repeatable) conditions can define the ACTUAL limits of reality (and to date, the Prius has not acquitted itself well in such tests). "Seat of the pants" testing and anecdotal experience may be fodder for conversation but are good for little else. -
john1701a Posts: 1,897> it only matters what you DO
Time and time again I focus on *DO* but that fact continues to be discredited by emphasizing perception instead.
You can't FEEL anything (a sensation) in a Prius. The nimble nature is very disappointing. Yes disappointing, since you can't FEEL the agressive steering ability. (Of course, some people like the smoothness.)
Your eyes see it though! I am in fact able to perform those manuevers. I *DO* it. The same goes for the other owners too. But that continues to be ignored by those that don't even drive a Prius.
When you drive it, you find out firsthand. I've slammed on the brakes at highway speed. I've climbed snowy hills in the winter. I've climbed up small mountains with a loaded interior & trunk. I've swerved around objects in the road suddenly. None of them have ever caused the so-called problems you suggest.
john1701a Posts: 1,897> A car cannot produce accelerations that are not
> experienced by the occupants
You obviously haven't been in a Prius.
What is there to feel? Nothing shifts and the RPM remains constant.
When first experienced, it kind of leaves you hanging. You expect the soft thump of an automatic transmission changing. But instead, you get nothing. Then later, the smooooooooth grows on you.
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john1701a Posts: 1,897> G-force, however slight, can most certainly be
> felt in this car
Yes, but there isn't any feeling produced from mechanical operation, no shifting of any kind despite the fact that motor & engine ratios are changing. That was the point... and still is. Once acceleration begins, feeling remains consistant as speed increases.
daysailer Posts: 711that the present comments were spawned by your statement:
> "......... you can't FEEL the
> agressive steering ability."
what does that "agressive steering ability" accomplish if not lateral acceleration?
> "Your eyes see it though!"
Now THAT is a new twist, in lieu of dynamic performance, we have dynamic imagery! Sounds like a video game to me, or maybe just a vivid imagination. -
john1701a Posts: 1,897> what does that
Topics rapidly wander here. Not having any type of thread concept on this forum causes that. The nature of posts, especially with titles, make it even worse.
> Now THAT is a new twist
Since when? I've been flying flight simulators since the 80's. My favorite thing to do is to fly using nothing but the instruments, ignoring other data inputs... like sight. Then I'll switch and do the opposite. The result is a very different flight experience.
It is very possible to make driving decisions based on input from alternate sources. If you know the length a turn is, the speed you are traveling at, and the condition of the road, you can determine whether or not you are going to make it... no feeling sensation needed.
Yes, that is very much like a video game. What's your point? Do you just automatically contradict opinions to keep the discussion going?
Some people turn around to verify no one is behind or on their side, other people exclusively rely on mirrors. Either will get the job done.
daysailer Posts: 711that when you said "can't FEEL....", you really mean't "I choose not to feel ....". Interesting how your sensory inputs are switchable.
I don't "automatically" respond to any comments, but statements that are illogical, irational, and or inconsistent with fact are hard to resist.
Enough topic drift, this tread isn't about the Prius. -
john1701a Posts: 1,897> you really mean't "I choose not to feel ...."
No, twisting words again... you're attempt to mislead won't work.
"from mechanical operation" is still my point.
And once again, there is nothing to feel from that.
This isn't even remotely on topic anymore, so no further acknowledgement will occur. Choose something relevant to the forum to discuss.
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I just bought the game and now it says on Upcoming that they're reprinting it. Is it just going to be something small like cleaner rules?
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I'm pretty sure it just means that they sold out of the first printing and need to make more. If there are any changes from the first printing they will likely just be corrections of typos.
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Hm. Well that's certainly annoying but I guess it could've been worse
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I fail to see how one could be annoyed that Cosmic is getting a reprint. Sounds like wonderful news to me. If it did well enough to deserver a reprint, they are likely putting a lot of effort into the expansion and probably planning more expansions in order to get the most out of their product. The reprint will likely include the FAQ (either separately or better yet integrated into the rules). If it included anything new, that would be annoying. That would be redundant. I don't want to have to repurchase the entire product for something new. That's what expansions are for.
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And a reprint will allow others to get their hands on the game I missed it on the first print and I missed it when GW produced it all those years ago!


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Archive for March, 2002
Running Microsoft Word/Powerpoint/Excel on my Linux laptop
Saturday, March 30th, 2002Three companies, one cubicle
Wednesday, March 20th, 2002Integrating blosxom with Evolution
Sunday, March 17th, 2002Ximian's Evolution, an Outlook look-alike for Linux, is now my primary email client and can display RSS headlines on its 'Summary' page. To have blosxom (version 0+3i) to display, create a newsfeed with a URL like this: http://www.nozell.com/cgi-bin/blosxom/xml. Don't get it wrong since Evolution 1.0.2+ doesn't seem to have a way of changing a newsfeed once created. (Hint: edit ~/evolution/RDF-urls.txt)
kio_fish: Use ssh to access files via konqueror
Thursday, March 14th, 2002I stumbled across this while messing with debian's apt-cache search. kio_fish is a KDE extension that provides a way to browse a remote directory usingssh. There is no need to setup an FTP or web server on the remote system as long as you have an account there. Just point konqueror to fish://firstname.lastname@example.com.
BTW, depending on your KDE installation, you may need to also install liblcms
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Destination Imagination
Monday, March 11th, 2002This weekend was our state's regional Destination Imagination. After months of meeting, is it great to see the two teams work together as a group during the competition and perform a great presentation!
blosxom-0+2i patch
Thursday, March 7th, 2002blosxom 0+2i incorrectly sorts entries. Sent Rael a patch to use mtime instead of ctime.
Eye Candy/Icons
Wednesday, March 6th, 2002I stumbled on a bunch of cool icon/background sites. http://www.iconfactory.com/
Customizing blosxom with style(sheets)
Tuesday, March 5th, 2002The Blosxom doc mentions customizing the look and feel using style sheets and mentions blosxomEntry, blosxomDate, blosxomTime, blosxomTitle and blosxomBody. This is what my initial stab at an head.html looks like:
<head> <STYLE TYPE-"type/css"> <!-- BODY {background: #FFFFFF} .blosxomEntry {background: #ffffff; color: #000000} .blosxomDate {font-family: Sans-serif,Verdana,Geneva,Arial; font-size: 15pt; color: #000000} .blosxomTime {font-family: sans-serif, Times, braggadocio, fixed} .blosxomTitle {font-family: Sans-serif, arial} .blosxomBody {text-decoration: italicize; color: #666666} --> </STYLE> </head>
Write on the laptop, publish on website
Tuesday, March 5th, 2002I typically use my Linux laptop for work and surfing, so I've wrote a one-liner to use rsync to securely update my blog notes. If you use ssh-agent, you won't even need to type your ssh password more than once a day.
rsync --exclude '*~' -azv -e ssh ~/public_html/blog/*.txt email@example.com:~/HTML/marc/blog/
First entry
Tuesday, March 5th, 2002
Blosxom looks
nice and simple. Unfortunately I always misspell it.


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Brandywine Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison For Armed Bank Robbery
Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz sentenced Samuel Sullivan, Jr., age 36, of Brandywine, Maryland, today to 13 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for armed bank robbery and possession and use of a firearm during a crime of violence.
The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge Richard A. McFeely of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and Anne Arundel County Police Chief James Teare, Sr.
According to Sullivan's plea agreement, on December 28, 2009, Sullivan met with a cousin, Andrew Hooker-Orange to plan a bank robbery. The next day, Hooker-Orange stole a loaded .40 caliber Glock semi-automatic handgun from his mother's house for use in the robbery. On December 30, 2009, Sullivan drove his cousin to the BB&T Bank in Crofton, Maryland. They parked the car in a nearby residential neighborhood and Hooker-Orange gave Sullivan the gun for use during the robbery. Sullivan and Hooker-Orange, wearing ski masks and identical clothing, entered the bank and announced the robbery. Sullivan brandished the gun and threatened the bank employees if they did not cooperate. Sullivan positioned himself by the front door, while Hooker-Orange vaulted over the glass partition and took money from three teller stations, totaling $10,728.
The pair then fled in Sullivan's white Mercedes SUV. A witness called police and gave a description of the vehicle, which was spotted by law enforcement. A high speed pursuit ended in Prince George's County, where Sullivan and Hooker-Orange bailed out of the SUV and fled on foot. They were subsequently apprehended, and a backpack containing $9,484 and the gun were recovered, as well as $1,180 in cash which Sullivan had on his person.
Sullivan was interviewed and admitted his participation in the robbery, but falsely stated that he was the getaway driver and did not go in the bank. In October 2010, while Hooker-Orange and Sullivan were incarcerated at the same facility, Hooker-Orange signed a letter that falsely stated that Sullivan knew nothing about the Robbery. In January 2011, Sullivan also sent a copy of the false exculpatory letter to the court.
Andrew Jamar Hooker-Orange, age 23, also of Brandywine, pleaded guilty to his role in the robbery and is scheduled to be sentenced on March 23, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.
United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein commended the FBI and Anne Arundel County Police for their work in the investigation. Mr. Rosenstein thanked Assistant United States Attorneys Rachel M. Yasser and Justin S. Herring, who are prosecuting the case.


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Jun 11, 2014 10:09 AM by Keli Moore, KSBY
What do reading, thinking skills and pottery have in common?
A Central Coast speech and language consultant said reading and thinking skills are enhanced by multi-sensory activities -- like pottery.
"When the clay starts changing, you just go with it," said Kai, 14, as he threw a pot at AnamCre in downtown San Luis Obispo.
He said the clay has to be centered on the wheel, which can be a metaphor for his life.
"If you bend back a bowl too far, then it can become a plate. If you trim it too much, then a bowl can become a cup," he said.
If the clay in Kai's hands could talk, it would say throwing a pot has not always been easy. When Kai first came to AnamCre pottery studio, his temper was short.
"It's very stress relieving," Kai said.
Now he can sit on a dusty stool for hours, with nothing but focus.
"I feel like whatever I do can make an impact of what I think of myself," he said.
"He's gotten better at organization and seems to be less impulsive, more calm," said Monica Haughey, Kai's mom.
Now Kai's family comes to get their hands dirty every weekend.
Has he had attention difficulties? "Oh, yes. If he is not interested, then he is just not interested. But when he finds that interest and it captures him, he is full force," explained Haughey.
"The outcome of pottery is hard to measure with concrete data," said Dona Hare Price, Speech, Language and Education Specialist.
But Dona Hare Price said pottery can help develop attention and focus in a fun, artistic way, and this can be translated into an academic setting.
"We know what any activity that uses both sides of the body and causes people to think and focus slows us down and is actually really good for us and good for thinking and our social communication," said Hare Price.
"It just seems to have no end to what you can make," said Kai.
There will be a camp, "Learn, Connect, Clay," to help kids be flexible in their thinking. It's for kids 7 to 11-years-old. The camp goes from July 8 through August 1.
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Cindy writes:
Hello Peter.
Your blog is a Godsend for those of us who are lost in the world of mattress names. Speaking of that, we have found (in a vacation condo) the
mattress of our dreams! It says "Simmons Beautyrest Dressler Pillowtop Plush." I can't find it anywhere on the web, so maybe it is an older model. Would you
know if there is a current-day equivalent?
Thank you! Cindy
Hi Cindy,
There's more to the blog than just model name comparisons. There are warnings and complaints about plush pillowtop models.
What you thought to be the mattress of your dreams can very quickly become a painful nightmare.
I would hope that after reading some of the posts under the "pillowtop" category, you might reconsider your choice of comfort. Firm support is important to your skeletal and muscular systems.
If not, every Beautyrest uses the same coil system and is available in a plush pillowtop....and all kinda feel the same.
Here's a link to the Beautyrest page. Hotels will generally use a Classic Beautyrest.
Thanks, Pete
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by Evan White
Rochester, N.Y. -- It is a project some 50 years in the making, and appears to have come to fruition. A ceremonial groundbreaking for the city's Port of Rochester marina project was held Thursday.
The new marina will be built at the mouth of the Genesee River on Lake Ontario. Within the coming weeks, excavation and construction is expected to begin for the $16.5 million development, according to city and neighborhood leaders. A marina will be carved into the port area complete with 85 boat slips, and a public promenade.
"I like the idea and I'm a boater," said Joe Coppola of Charlotte, "there's never enough spots in Rochester."
The modern plan is based on one first presented in 1965.
"It has definitely been a long time coming," said Brian Labigan, board member of the Charlotte Community Association.
"With the marina comes people from out of town, obviously, transient boaters, the opportunity for some people to live at the port.
The city has yet to name a developer to mold three city owned acres that fall within the marina district. That is expected later in the year, according to city planners.
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Health, safety, and welfare remain a fundamental aspect of building design practices. Incorporating fire-rated glass products provides creative design options while adhering to current model building codes. The new generation of fire-rated products is available in larger sizes that can withstand a fire for longer periods of time, and many fire-rated products can provide high impact safety rating, solar control, sound reduction, bullet resistance and hurricane impact safety, to name only a few multi-functional features. This course will define categories of fire-rated glass products, as well as the related test standards and current building code requirements for specifying architectural fire-rated glazing. Take the course.
Trim and decorative mouldings are important design elements of a home that can complement the architecture as well as add value. Cellular PVC trim and mouldings offer advantages over other trim products. With features such as water resistance, this low maintenance trim option will save installers and owners time and money. These products are very versatile and install using standard woodworking tools. They increase the beauty of the home by enhancing specific design elements and achieving architectural style accuracy. Additionally, pieces like corners and skirt board have been specifically designed to work efficiently. Take the course.
The article is an update on the Architecture 2030 initiative and introduces the 2030 Challenge for products. Identify how metal roofs with PV arrays and insulated metal wall panels can contribute toward the greater net zero goal. This program is registered with AIA for 1 HSW hour and with GBCI for 1 CMP hour. Take the course.
This course will identify what stone wool insulation is and how it is produced, as well as some of its uses in commercial applications, with emphasis on rainscreen cladding design and in exterior cavity walls. Identify key benefits of stone wool versus other traditional insulating materials currently used in the North American market. Finally, review NFPA 285 requirements relating to cavity insulation and provide updates on new ASHRAE 90.1 2010 continuous cavity insulation requirements. This program is registered with AIA for 1 HSW hour. Take the course.
Stone wool is often specified for its superior properties such as energy efficiency, sustainability, fire protection, water resistance, and sound control. Commercial stone wool products can help to protect property, extend building life cycles and enhance occupant comfort, and are designed to make construction faster and easier. Identify key benefits of stone wool in commercial applications. This program is registered with AIA for 1 HSW hour. Take the course.
Moisture intrusion in a wall system can be the cause of building defects, as well as health ailments for the building's occupants, making rainscreens a very important tool in water mitigation. This course will review the cause and effects of moisture intrusion, and more specifically the forces that drive rainwater into a building. Identify different rainscreen technologies and ASTM testing standards that measure their performance; discuss fiber cement panels and how they can be used as a rainscreen to reduce moisture build-up, rotting interior walls and mold growth. By the end of the course you will understand basic design approaches and guidelines for installing fiber cement panels as a rainscreen. This course is registered with AIA for 1 CEH. Take the course.
This program is registered with the AIA for 1 hour and discusses the large role vinyl plays in the design and construction of modern buildings. There are myriad of uses for vinyl products within the built environment, from exterior elements such as cladding and roofing to interior elements such as flooring and wall coverings. This course covers the uses of vinyl in construction, the attributes of vinyl products, vinyl's role in sustainable design, and the chemistry involved in the production of vinyl products. When all is said and done, you'll have a better idea of ways vinyl products can provide solutions to design challenges, both now and in the future. Take the course.
This course is registered with AIA for 1 HSW/SD hour and with GBCI for 1 CMP hour. Starting with the history and basics of clay and concrete tile, learners will be able to understand how they contribute towards sustainable building design. Modern manufacturing uses computer modeling to help minimize the use of raw materials – creating more effective and efficient systems. Raw materials for clay and concrete tile are abundant across the U.S., helping to reduce the carbon footprint of the finished product. This course looks at the advantages of using clay and concrete roof tiles to increase the efficiency of a building. Take the course.
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Reviewed Champagne Risotto
Apr 7, 2012 in Food Network Community Toolbox on FoodNetwork.com
"I made this last night for dinner and cannot wait to make it again! I did omit the prosciutto since I served it with a bacon wrapped filet. The next time I make it I will leave out the extra salt, the broth and the parm would have been plenty! This is definitely a keeper! """
Reviewed Herb-Crusted Roast Beef with Horseradish Cream
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"This was amazing! I made it for my family and we all loved it. My mom is allergic to garlic so I left that out and it was so full of flavor. The horseradish cream sauce was to die for...we ended up mixing some of it into our mashed potatoes - delicious!!! I cannot wait to make this again! Thanks Sunny! """
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The following events and activities are coming up at the Park District of Oak Park:
Free summer concert at Scoville Park
The Park District of Oak Park Summer Concert Series is underway on Sundays. Bring your blanket, chairs, and picnic basket. The band "28 Days" will perform classic and contemporary rock from 5:30 to 7 p.m. July 27 in Scoville Park. For more information go to www.pdop.org.
Frank Lloyd Wright registration
Registration for the 38th Annual Frank Lloyd Wright Races on Oct. 19 is now underway. The races feature flat, fast and scenic routes through historic Oak Park. Visit www.flwraces.com for more information.
Oak Park Conservatory's Uncorked
The Oak Park Conservatory's Uncorked Summer Nights continues from 6 to 8 p.m. July 25. Tickets cost $15 per person and include two drink tickets, a food token and tours of the fern, tropical and desert rooms. Local artists and musicians will be featured as well. Visit www.fopcon.org for more information.
Climbing trip for teens
Teens can test out their climbing skills on the Park District of Oak Park's teen trip to Vertical Endeavors in Warrenville. This climbing gym has something to offer for everyone from novice to expert climbers. A signed waiver is required. Registration Deadline: July 24. Visit www.pdop.org for more information.
Lindberg Park closing for renovations
Lindberg Park, except for the Trial Gardens on the west end, will be closed for renovation. Look for new tennis courts, tot lot, picnic pavilion, and restrooms to open by the end of October 2014. Ball fields will also be improved including new backstops, player and spectator areas, and a looped walking path on the east end of the park. The ball fields are expected to be reopen in the spring of 2015. For more information please go to www.pdop.org.
Body Pump Fitness Program
Get fit while challenging all your major muscle groups in the Park District of Oak Park's newest fitness program, Body Pump. Located in the new Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex, this program will strengthen your entire body by using barbells. Great music, awesome instructors and choice of weight inspires you to get the results you want and fast! For more details visit www.pdop.org.
The Park District Citizen Committee is looking for members
Organized in 2003, the PDCC assists and supports the comprehensive planning process for the Park District of Oak Park and acts as a voice of the community. The Park District is seeking Oak Park residents with a broad, community-wide perspective to serve on this committee which meets the 4th Monday of every month at 7pm. Members of the PDCC are appointed by the Park Board of Commissioners and serve staggered three-year terms. For more details and an application please visit pdop.org. or contact Diane Stanke at (708) 725-2022 or email@example.com
Senior Activities
Book Worms Book Club for ages 50-plus
Do you enjoy reading? Are you looking for a book group with whom to socialize? Join other book worms to discuss the Park District's book of the month. The Book Worms Book Club gathers at Cheney Mansion to discuss a list of questions developed by the Park District staff, but you are encouraged to bring questions of your own. You may either pre-register or pay via cash or check upon arrival. Cost is $1 for Oak Park residents and $2 for non-residents. "Hands of my Father: A Hearing Boy, His Deaf parents, and the Language of Love" by Myron Uhlberg will be discussed at 10:30 a.m. on July 24. Visit www.pdop.org for more information and to register.
Walking Club
The Walking Club meets every Monday and Friday at Austin Gardens at 10 a.m. Stay active while exploring Oak Park. This free group will not meet during inclement weather. Please call customer service at (708) 725-2000 on the day of for cancellation information. For more information go to www.pdop.org.


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Surrender or Starve
Travels in Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, and Eritrea
By Robert D. Kaplan
(Vintage, Paperback, 9781400034529, 240pp.)
Publication Date: November 11, 2003
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Robert D. Kaplan is one of our leading international journalists, someone who can explain the most complicated and volatile regions and show why they're relevant to our world. In Surrender or Starve, Kaplan illuminates the fault lines in the Horn of Africa, which is emerging as a crucial region for America's ongoing war on terrorism.
Reporting from Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Eritrea, Kaplan examines the factors behind the famine that ravaged the region in the 1980s, exploring the ethnic, religious, and class conflicts that are crucial for understanding the region today. He offers a new foreword and afterword that show how the nations have developed since the famine, and why this region will only grow more important to the United States. Wielding his trademark ability to blend on-the-ground reporting and cogent analysis, Robert D. Kaplan introduces us to a fascinating part of the world, one that it would behoove all of us to know more about.
Robert D. Kaplan is chief geopolitical analyst for Stratfor, a private global intelligence firm, and the author of fourteen books on foreign affairs and travel translated into many languages, including The Revenge of Geography: What the Map Tells Us About Coming Conflicts and the Battle Against Fate; Monsoon: The Indian Ocean and the Future of American Power; Balkan Ghosts: A Journey Through History; and Warrior Politics: Why Leadership Demands a Pagan Ethos. He has been a foreign correspondent for The Atlantic for more than a quarter-century. In 2011 and 2012, Foreign Policy magazine named Kaplan among the world's "Top 100 Global Thinkers."
From 2009 to 2011, he served under Secretary of Defense Robert Gates as a member of the Defense Policy Board. Since 2008, he has been a senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security in Washington. From 2006 to 2008, he was the Class of 1960 Distinguished Visiting Professor in National Security at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis.
"A writer of extraordinary intellect and passion . . .with a wonderfully lucid way of relating history as a living thing." —San Francisco Chronicle
"This vivid account . . . tells very convincingly a story which the author claims was almost entirely ignored by Western media, diplomats, and relief officials. Kaplan paints a horrific picture of often fatal cruelty." —Foreign Affairs
"Robert Kaplan is a scholarly and adventurous journalist. . . . He draws attention to long-term trends that other writers have little noted." —The New York Times
"Kaplan is a gritty travel reporter and commentator on foreign affairs known for providing no-nonsense political-historical overviews of the dicey places he visits." —The Washington Post Book World


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My freshman year, there was a kid we used to call "Subway" because he was always the first to pass out at a party, and then everyone would start drawing on him with Sharpies. Despite his hard partying he was a good student, and one thing I know he learned for sure is how to read curse words reflected by a mirror.
"Subway" probably would have been happier if he'd had the good fortune to pass out next to Chris Dunlop, a/k/a Pinstripe Chris. The Maryland-based artist does beautiful work with a Sharpie as his tool of choice—and cars, not freshmen who smell like Goldschlager, as the canvas.
It's safe to say Dunlop, who was reportedly inspired by Brett David's "Sharpie Lamborghini,", is Sharpie-drawing-obsessed: Besides tons of cars he's done laptops, skateboard decks, and even tagged up a Valentine's Day date night.
Check out more of his stuff here.