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With pick #137, the Broncos drafted an undersized, but athletic and versatile DT/DE tweener in Malik Jackson from Tennessee.
The pick should make Elvis Dumervil and Von Miller happy. Jackson is the sort of guy who can rotate in on passing downs and add to the Broncos' ability to get to the quarterback.
This is a good value pick and continues the Broncos' foray into drafting another guy (like Omar Bolden) who will specialize on third down. His body type and raw athleticism remind me a little (don't go crazy, I said it's just a little) of former Bronco Trevor Pryce. Like Pryce, he'll need to add some bulk to his frame (6-4, 265, but he's reportedly above 280 now) if he wants to play on every down. He also needs to get tougher at the point of attack. The NFL will not accommodate the light-handed.
Continue reading "Gut Reaction: Broncos draft Malik Jackson at #137"
J.D. Walton is officially on the clock.
The Broncos' pick at #108, Center Philip Blake of Baylor, tells us more about what the Broncos think about J.D. Walton than it does about what they think of Philip Blake. Walton has been slow to develop, and despite the Broncos' stellar running game last year, most Broncos fans recognize it had more to do with the unpredictability of the zone-read option than it did with Walton moving mountains up front.
It's not enough anymore that Walton played well against Ndamukong Suh in college.
It's not enough anymore to say that playing center in the NFL takes patience (Maurkice Pouncey, anyone?).
It's not enough to hope that Peyton Manning turns Walton into Jeff Saturday.
It's just not enough.
Continue reading "Gut Reaction: Broncos draft Philip Blake at #108"
The Broncos continued to draft to their board at positions of need (if you believe the Big Dipper, John Fox). The latest is Omar Bolden, cornerback, from Arizona State.
There were many players more highly rated on the board (Alfonzo Dennard comes to mind, but doesn't pass Xanders's huge character weighting as part of his draft grade). Also, they probably could have snagged Bolden with pick #108 or pick #137 given his ACL injury, which caused him to miss 2011. Don't count me as a fan of this pick, but it was bold to draft Bolden with that injury history.
Yet, as we've been saying, the evaluation side of all of this is subjective. You can't argue with the philosophy of the pick. The Broncos needed at least one cornerback out of this draft. Now they have him. He's nearly 5-11 and 200 lbs. That's the sort of cornerback who can cover tight ends on third down. The NFL is becoming a league of specialists. Having a large nickel corner who can cover guys like Antonio Gates is becoming critical.
Finally, Bolden is probably your starting return man heading into 2012, although I don't put his return skills at the same level as the guy they just lost: Eddie Royal.
Continue reading "Gut Reaction: Broncos draft Omar Bolden at #101"
It took the Broncos a few picks to get started, but they finally drafted an impact player.
And he was coached by Snoop Dogg as a Pee Wee League player.
It ain't nuthin' but a Ronnie Hillman thang, baby. Broncos on third down goin' crazy.
That's right, the Broncos just got better on 3rd down, my gansta-rap friends. Ronnie Hillman may not be an every-down back, but he going to make things happen. Think of Darren Sproles and you'll begin to wrap your mind around the player that is Ronnie Hillman. Expect some big plays from this kid.
Before we get to the tape, let's make one thing clear: Lamar Miller might have been a better pick. Miller played against better competition and is a little quicker, but at this point, after taking Brock Osweiler, I'm guessing beggars can't be choosers. Only Brian Xanders can do that. And Hillman isn't chopped liver.
Continue reading "Gut Reaction: Broncos draft Ronnie Hillman at #67"
You wonder why the Broncos rid themselves of Tim Tebow? Apparently, he wasn't tall enough.
The Broncos said they were looking for impact players at the top of the draft. If that´s the case, John Elway just lied to us.
Brock Osweiler is not making an impact in 2012. He´s not making an impact in 2013. And barring an injury, he´s probably not making an impact in 2014. It turns out, the Broncos really do have a plan B. It just won't kick in for a few years.
Although I mocked Osweiler to the Broncos in Round 3, I believe this pick is brutal in a lot of ways. Allow me to count a few for you:
Perhaps I'm just being too negative, and I suppose someday, this could be the Broncos' version of Aaron Rodgers, but I hate that the Broncos didn't take a Lamar Miller or Brandon Thompson. In fact, give me a moment while I puke into a trash can...okay, I still don't feel any better.
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The Broncos traded down for this?
That's probably the first reaction from most Broncos fans to the news Denver selected Derek Wolfe, defensive tackle from Cincinnati, with their #36 pick. Jeff Legwold didn't even have Wolfe in his top 100. Does it make you feel any better that Mel Kiper had the Broncos selecting Wolfe at pick #25 almost two weeks ago?
First, let's deal with the reality of this pick. The Broncos did not just draft the best player available (BPA). There were at least ten players on the board that were better BPA choices. What they did was draft the best player on their board at their highest position of need. After the Broncos signed Justin Bannan, their desire for a 4-3 nose tackle diminished, and so they were surely going to draft a penetrating 3-technique. Many pundits had Jerel Worthy, Devon Still, Kendall Reyes, and even Billy Winn as better 3-techs.
That's a subjective decision, though. In other words, Jeff Legwold's trash is Brian Xanders's treasure. Obviously, the Broncos had Wolfe rated as a better player. So, while it's legit to fault them for not taking the BPA, I find it difficult to fault them for not taking Worthy or one of the other tackles if they truly felt Wolfe was a better penetrating 3-tech.
Continue reading "Gut Reaction: Broncos draft Derek Wolfe with pick #36"
When the Broncos' pick came at #25, they decided they could move back six spots, get their guy, and pick up a fourth-rounder in the process.
When pick #31 came, they decided they could still get their guy five picks later at pick #36 and gain 25 spots in round four by trading pick #126 for #101. Throw all of this out the window. In essence, the Broncos moved back 11 spots to gain a high fourth-round draft pick. The traditional draft chart says the Broncos should have ended up with a mid-3rd-round draft pick, but as we saw tonight, the traditional draft chart doesn't account for the recent rookie salary cap. Still, I think they could have done better for themselves.
I also believe that had OT Riley Reiff or G David DeCastro not been picked at #23 and #24, the Broncos would have taken either guy. Both players had tumbled down the board. I am also shocked they didn't jump on ILB Dont'a Hightower, who went to New England with that original #25 pick. I guess the $4 million they are giving Joe Mays really does mean something in 2012.
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In his press conference tonight with the New York media, Tim Tebow once again took the road less traveled.
That's because no one takes the high road any longer.
He thanked his fans in Denver, spoke highly of his new coaches and teammates, and reaffirmed his commitment to being a team player--even if it meant sitting behind Mark Sanchez and playing in wildcat packages. He also reaffirmed his commitment to working hard and improving as a quarterback. Simply put, he was typically Tim Tebow.
As I listened to Tebow, I couldn't help but remember another former Broncos quarterback that left Denver after only a few seasons: Jay Cutler. Although blessed with twice the talent, Cutler was half the man on his way out of town. Pouting was his brush; sulking his paint; melancholy his work of art. Tebow would have none of this silliness. It's beneath him. He wouldn't waste his energy on such trivial things.
There's another key difference between Cutler and Tebow, and it's this: Tebow will forever be etched in Broncos lore. No matter what happens during his time in the league, he joins a list that we all hold dear. This list includes Craig Morton, John Elway, Brian Griese, and Jake Plummer. What do they have in common? All of them have taken the Denver Broncos to the playoffs.
We have Peyton Manning; y'all don't.
Suck it down, Bud Adams, and, for that matter, the rest of the league.
If only Al Davis would have been around to weep--and to trade for Tim Tebow.
Oh well, you can't always get what you want.
For John Elway, putting the Broncos in position to win the Super Bowl is enough for now. Curing Tebowmania is icing on the cake.
As always, the gut don't lie. Let's get to it.
Continue reading "Gut Reaction: Broncos sign Peyton Manning"
Let me get this out of the way first: Robert Griffin III is one hell of a quarterback.
It doesn't matter. It's a bad deal for the Redskins. There are times you go all in. This is not one of those times. It strikes a desparate chord on the part of Mike Shanahan.
NFL draft picks are not created equal, but all have a significant chance of going bad: they are more like bets on a roulette wheel than they are sure-fire franchise players (or starters, for that matter). The fewer bets you have--or in Shanny's case, the more you take from yourself--the less likely you are to get lucky and hit on something.
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- By Tom Ruiz, EVP Sales, VolcomBefore Shop-Eat-Surf, there were two sites I paid for premium content on. One is Surfline, the other is the Wall Street Journal. One is about all things surf, the other, the best business content site in the world. Shop-eat-surf is the intersection of those two worlds. Shop-Eat-Surf provides everything from coverage of events, people, brands and trends. However, beyond the Executive Edition "wall" is more meaty analysis and interpretation of financial statements, business models and brand philosophies; why certain brands and companies are succeeding, where others aren't. The Executive Edition is a must have read if the business of surf and action sports are on your radar screen.
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Details on Industry Insight.
Today, Andy Tompkins answers questions about how ASR is being impacted by the economy and other issues. January is traditionally a smaller show for ASR, while September is the bigger show.
AT: There is no doubt we are in difficult economic, and in many ways unprecedented, times given the state of the stock market, credit lines, and petroleum costs. Retail has been hit the hardest so far given low consumer confidence and restricted spending, so many of the businesses that comprise the action sports industry are challenged to generate revenue, have strained cash flow and are concerned over sales prospects in the short term future.
So in general, exhibitors and attendees are adopting a cautious approach, only investing and traveling when absolutely necessary.
AT: As you can imagine we are actively selling January right now so any answer I give to your
question is speculative, but for ASR January I expect about a 15 - 20% reduction in overall floor space with approximately 450 brands vs. 500 in 2008. But it is a very fluid situation that is changing by the day.
In difficult economic times, brands need to solidify relationships with top retailers and ASR provides a platform to connect buyers and sellers in a very meaningful way. Retailers want to meet with brand executives and hear their plans for the future - what will payment terms be, what new products or lines will be introduced or altered to boost sales, what distribution channel decisions will brands make?
A rep visit can't accomplish this, retail operators want to hear these ideas from company executives directly. Especially now, retailers need to know that brands will stand by them and work together to get through this downturn. So, while we expect ASR January to be smaller than last year, top brands are still supporting the show and are investing in their future. If a retailer sees a brand absent at a show that they have traditionally supported, buyers may draw unwanted conclusions like the brand is in financial trouble, or worse, doesn't care about the needs of specialty retail.
While brands have scaled their spend at ASR January accordingly, the best names in the business understand that a certain level of investment is necessary to propel a brand through a challenging sales climate and short term financial decisions are not always in line with long term strategic positioning. Even with a great rep force, and executives meeting with dealers as much as possible, brands just can't physically see as many retailers as they can at a trade show. If one or two dealers make product purchase decisions based on not seeing a brand at an event well then the marketing dollars saved were in vain as opportunities have been lost,
AT: ASR is being more aggressive this year than ever in reaching out to retailers of all kinds, but especially leading specialty shops to make sure we do everything possible to ensure their trip to ASR. This includes leveraging hotel rates in San Diego, working with airlines to provide the lowest travel fares, and providing on-site services such as food in our VIP area, free parking, and restaurant coupons.
AT: We are still working with the skate community to determine the best way to meet their sales and marketing needs. But on average, January is well timed for skate vendors, so skate manufacturers join the rest of the action sports community in their concern over the issues outlined above,
AT: The trade show industry, like many other forms of media, is in an exciting state of evolution. As show producers we will need to look to new models and different exhibit solutions in the future. It starts with adopting the buyer's perspective - what do retailers need to accomplish at trade shows and how can we deliver these solutions. In addition, from the exhibitor point of view shows must be well timed in an industry's sales cycle with ROI metrics in line with costs to participate. In the future, we expect that strong shows will need to offer different options to exhibitors, understanding that not one sales approach will fit all. This could manifest in more turn-key booth presentations and additional ways to market and develop brand identity,
AT: ASR is a direct reflection of the marketplace, and we want to host a dynamic show that keeps the dream alive for specialty retail and the action sports lifestyle. Now more than ever we need to come together as a community/family to share ideas and collectively figure out a way to keep action sports strong.
ASR is investing aggressively in special events, new neighborhood features and in-depth business seminars. We hope the show will extend the stoke, and provide business leaders with tangible ideas to survive and maybe even thrive in the downturn. If brands and retailers don't come together the results could be disastrous. In today's completive landscape the barbarians are at the gate, and in our case this means the continued march of mass merchant interest in the action sports market.
As an industry we need to continue to innovate on the retail level, support athletes and contests, and provide consumers with an understanding of products and the lifestyle. We need to help consumers understand that product is not only price-point-based and that support of specialty retail is a must. Brands supporting ASR to meet with their top buyers is a platform to accomplish these goals, and fortunately the industry still seems to agree that ASR is a relevant and meaningful part of their business. Many retailers tell me that the relationships they have developed through ASR are a cornerstone to their business success.

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After the warm-up, it's time to learn basic volleyball skills including insider tips on how to spike like a pro. Once all has been mastered and the sun has turned everyone into a sweaty mess, it's time for the ruthless volleyball match.
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A possible No. 1 contender's bout is on deck for the upcoming Strikeforce show in March as former champion Sarah Kaufman will meet Alexis Davis.
Riding a three-fight win streak, Alexis Davis will look to make it four in a row when she returns to Strikeforce in March.
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Alexis Davis hopes that she's proven to Strikeforce officials that she should be included in the title picture... and yet, she holds out hope that
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Raf Simons Digs Up '90s Plaids, Sets to Sci Fi Soundtrack for Jil Sander Fall 2010
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>> The sounds of bombs dropping, bullets whizzing, and quotes from Lara Croft: Tomb Raider ("You don't think I'd go vaulting into thin air for nothing, do you?") punctuated the sci fi sountrack at Jil Sander today, with models criss-crossing the X-shaped runway in knit rompers and sharply tailored jumpsuits. Every single one tromped around in black mid-calf flat boots, while sheer panels stretched down from their tweedy jackets and short slashes revealed themselves in an otherwise buttoned-up collection.
Raf Simons seems to have joined Marc Jacobs and Miuccia Prada in going archival this season — he pulled out the plaids that Jil Sander first used during the early '90s. Another change for the designer: casting models of color — Joan Smalls, Rose Cordero, Sun Feifei, and Mengyao Ming Xi all populated the runway today. Brazilian sensation Alicia Kuczman, meanwhile, scored the exclusive.
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bought some marglobe heirloom at the feed store today. don't have any idea why!!!
what tastes good? what works well in north florida? thanks |
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If you go to edis and look at the last page on Florida vegetable gardening guide it lists alot of tomatoes that are good for this area. I do not recommend Celebrity. We grew that 2 years in a row and had bad luck. I think Marglobe is more of a northern tomato. I remember selling that variety when I lived in Pa. |
i read some about them. think they'll be ok down here. |
I'm going to restrict my comments to tomatoes that you might be able to find as transplants, since that's what you're looking for. What I have liked: I grew one of the BHN tomatoes (I can't remember which one it was) with results similar to Amelia. Better Boy: My mom and lots of people around here swear by Better Boy, but I have not personally grown it. Solar Set is kind of iffy - the fruit were small for slicers and the flavor was just okay. It did set fruit in the heat as advertised, though. Cherry/Grape Tomatoes: If you like cherry/grape tomatoes, a lot of them do really well - they handle the diseases better than most of the big tomatoes and set better in the heat. Sweet 100 or Sweet Million are commonly available reds and usually do well. For yellows, I like SunSugar, but have to grow it from seed - you might be able to find the similar SunGold as a transplant, though. Once it really gets going, one plant usually supplies all the cherry tomatoes my family can eat, all summer and into fall. A cherry tomato will become a huge sprawling plant if you let it, but you can harvest hundreds and hundreds of tasty little gems from one plant over the course of a season. What I haven't liked: Roma has always been mediocre-tasting for me, just bland. Works okay for sauces (cooking concentrates what flavor it has), but blah for salsas. Yield has been erratic. I am trying to find a better paste variety. Bush Goliath was a big disappointment. It made a very healthy-looking plant with lots of blooms, but very little fruit set and it had huge problems with fruit rot when no other tomatoes I planted that year did. (I wonder if that's because the fruit it did manage to set was in the very middle of the plant surrounded by dense foliage? By "surrounded" I mean that the few fruit that did ripen were really hard to pick without breaking branches - there was no way to get a hand in there or get the tomatoes out!) My mom had the same experience. To be fair, both our plants came from seeds that I started in the same year, so maybe it was a bad batch? The few fruit we got were pretty good, but I haven't been inclined to try it again. Brandywine grew into a huge plant quickly, but set almost no fruit. The fruit it did set were early - didn't set at all in the heat. Apparently the bugs, birds, and squirrels think it's tasty, too. Both years I tried it, it was always attacked first by everything. I got two fruits one year and none the next, and it was the first to succumb to disease in midsummer. I have to say the two tomatoes I did get were some of the best tomatoes I've ever had. I just don't have the space for a big plant that is going to produce little or no fruit, no matter how good it is. YMMV, but I hope this helps! |
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Control of his knuckleball was elusive for the Blue Jays' R.A. Dickey.
Toronto wasn't much better in trying to hit against Kyle Gibson.
Unfazed by the subfreezing temperature at first pitch, Gibson threw a career-high eight scoreless innings for the Minnesota Twins in a 7-0 victory over the Blue Jays on Thursday that opened a day-night doubleheader.
Gibson (3-0) took the mound for the coldest start for an outdoor game in Twins history, 31 degrees, and breezed through a Blue Jays lineup that totaled 20 runs in the previous two games. He walked one, struck out four and scattered four singles.
Dickey (1-3) didn't come close to that kind of success.
"I'm traditionally a slow starter so hopefully I can get on track next time. The conditions weren't a big deal for me today. It wasn't ideal, but it wasn't something where I was coming in trying to soak my fingers in warm water to keep them warm. I just didn't execute when I needed to make a big pitch, and they put good swings on it," Dickey said.
Josmil Pinto highlighted a five-run fifth with a two-run double, missing a grand slam by a few inches, as the Twins batted around and Dickey didn't finish the inning. Trevor Plouffe also had two RBIs.
Needing 112 pitches to get 13 outs, Dickey saw ERA rose to 6.26 after he allowed seven hits, five walks and five runs while striking out four. In 23 innings this year, he has given up 15 walks. The knuckleball can be just as maddening for the man throwing it as for the guys trying to hit it.
"It's been moving an awful lot, more so than I've seen in the past even, so I think that's a contributing factor to the walks," catcher Josh Thole said.
Dickey was frustrated at times with the strike zone of plate umpire Chris Guccione, providing unsolicited feedback as he left for the dugout after the fourth inning, but his trouble transcended that.
"I thought I got squeezed a couple of pitches, but outside of that it was one of those days where you weren't putting the whole game together," he said.
His spot in the rotation, however, is not in trouble.
"He ain't going anywhere, I can tell you that. He's been fine," manager John Gibbons said.
Despite this dud, Dickey has pitched six-plus innings in two of his four starts.
"He's given me every opportunity. As the season progresses, I'll make those decisions pay off for him," Dickey said.
After wintry weather forced postponement of Wednesday's game, workers scrambled all morning to melt snow and ice from the seating areas, and the grounds crew dried the warning track. The Twins even sent out a company-wide memo asking for help. Slush still sat along the edges of the plaza behind right field, and the highest seating level was closed off because it wasn't cleared in time, giving those customers an unexpected upgrade.
The announced paid attendance was 20,507, but the actual number of people present was probably half of that at most. The previous lowest first-pitch temperature the Twins played in was 32 degrees on May 2, 1967, at Metropolitan Stadium. Their home was the covered, climate-controlled Metrodome from 1982-09.
Gibson had a rough rookie year, but the former first-round amateur draft pick has been the early stalwart of a rotation that has otherwise struggled. He lowered his ERA to 0.93 in helping the Twins beat the Blue Jays for just the fifth time in their last 22 meetings.
Jason Kubel, Kurt Suzuki and Chris Colabello also drove in runs for the Twins, who were able to cruise through the afternoon and get warmed up for the nightcap after the gem by their 25-year-old right-hander lasted only 2 hours, 38 minutes.
"His fastball was sneaky and jumping on you pretty good. He did a heck of a job," Gibbons said.
NOTES: Dickey is 1-3 with a 6.58 ERA in six career starts against the Twins. ... For the first time in 15 games this season, Blue Jays LF Melky Cabrera failed to get a hit.


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Manufacturer | Lamborghini |
Production | 2003–present[1][2] |
Model years | 2004–present[3] |
Assembly | Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy |
Predecessor | Lamborghini Jalpa |
Class | Sports car |
Body style | 2-door coupé 2-door spyder |
Layout | Mid-engine, four-wheel drive Mid-engine, rear wheel drive (LP550-2) |
Engine | 5.0 L V10 5.2 L V10 |
Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speed E-Gear automated manual |
Wheelbase | 2,560 mm (100.8 in) |
Length | 4,300–4,386 mm (170–172.7 in) |
Width | 1,900 mm (74.8 in) |
Height | 1,165 mm (45.9 in) (coupé) 1,184 mm (46.6 in) (spyder) |
Curb weight | 1,520–1,430 kg (3,351–3,153 lb) (coupé) 1,570–1,485 kg (3,461–3,274 lb) (spyder) |
Related | Audi R8 Lamborghini Concept S |
Designer | Luc Donckerwolke |
The Lamborghini Gallardo ( /ɡaɪˈjɑrdoʊ/; Italian: [ɡaʎˈʎardo]) is a sports car built by Lamborghini and its most-produced model to date, with over 10,000 built in its first seven years of production.[4] The car is named after a famous breed of fighting bull and represented to many the smaller version of the Murcielago, a descendant of Lamborghini's Jalpa from the 1980s.
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The Gallardo offers two choices of transmissions, a conventional (H-Box) six-speed manual transmission, and an advanced six-speed electro-hydraulically controlled semi-automatic robotized manual, which Lamborghini abbreviates to "E-gear". The "E-gear" allows the driver to make shifts much faster than a manual transmission would. The driver shifts up and down via paddles behind the steering wheel, but can also change into automatic mode.[5]
For the MY2006 (launched in late 2005) Lamborghini introduced many changes to the car to counter some criticisms garnered from the press and owners. These were derived from the limited edition Gallardo SE. The exhaust system was changed to a more sporty one (including a flap to make it quieter around town), the suspension was revised and a new steering rack was fitted, the engine power was increased by 20 bhp to a maximum of 520 metric horsepower (382 kW; 513 hp), the biggest change was an overall lowering of the gearing especially in 1st to 5th. The result was a much improved car; it handled and turned better, sounded better under full throttle and the extra power and lower gearing turned an already fast car into a much faster one.
The production spyder model of the Gallardo was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January 2006. It is considered by the company to be an entirely new model, with 520 PS (382 kW; 513 hp) and a lower-ratio six-speed manual transmission. The soft top is fully retractable.
During the 2007 Geneva Auto Show[6] Lamoborghini debuted the Gallardo Superleggera, the name paid tribute to the construction style of the first lamborghini production model, the 350GT, designed and built by Carrozzeria Touring[7] and its emphasis on weight reduction. The Superleggera is lighter than the base Gallardo by 100 kg (220 lb) via the use of carbon fibre panels for the rear diffuser, undertray, the rearview-mirror housings, the interior door panels, the central tunnel, engine cover; titanium wheel nuts and carbon fibre sports seats. The engine power is upgraded by 10 PS (7 kW; 10 hp) thanks improved intake, exhaust and ECU for a total of 530 PS (390 kW; 523 hp). The 6-speed E-Gear transmission was standard on US spec models with the 6-speed manual transmission offered as a no cost option.
In March 2008, Lamborghini announced that they had ceased production of the Gallardo Superleggera.[8] During its production life, 172 were produced, with 10 in white, 34 in grey, 37 in black, 45 in yellow, 46 in orange and 1 was custom painted in pink.[9]
Presented at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, the Gallardo LP 560-4 is a significant refresh of the Gallardo, powered by a new 5.2 L (320 cu in) V10 engine that produces 560 PS (412 kW; 552 hp) at 8,000 rpm and 540 N·m (398 lb·ft) at 6,500 rpm of torque. Featuring "Iniezione Diretta Stratificata" direct fuel injection system to improve efficiency; fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have been reduced by 18% despite the increase in performance. It also has a new design inspired by the Murciélago LP 640 and Reventon.
The new engine, 40 PS (29 kW; 39 hp) more powerful than in the previous car, comes with two transmission choices: 6-speed manual or 6-speed E-gear, the later of which was revised to offer a Corsa mode which makes 40% quicker shifts than before and decreases traction control restrictions, a Thrust Mode launch control system was also added. Accompanied with a 20 kg (44 lb) weight reduction all the improvements add up to a claimed performance of 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 seconds, 0-200 km/h (120 mph) of 11.8 and a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph).[10]
The MSRP base price is $198,000 in the US[11] and £147,330 (including NavTrak vehicle tracking system and delivery package) in the UK.[12] The first US car was sold in 16th Annual Race to Erase MS charity auction for $270,000 to former True Religion Jeans co-founder/co-creator Kymberly Gold and music producer Victor Newman.[13]
The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder was unveiled at 2008 LA Auto Show.[14] as the replacement for of the previous Gallardo Spyder. It is the convertible model of the Gallardo LP 560-4 and as such possess all of its improvements like the new 5.2 L (320 cu in) V10 engine, improved E-gear transmission and 20 kg (44 lb) weight reduction. Performance has been improved to 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.0 seconds, 0-200 km/h (120 mph) of 13.1 and a top speed of 324 km/h (201 mph)
In March 2010, Lamborghini announced the release of the Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera, a lightweight and more powerful version of the Gallardo LP 560-4 in the same vein as the previous Superleggera. With carbon fiber used extensively inside and out to reduce weight to just 1,340 kg (2,954 lb) making it the lightest road-going Lamborghini in the range. The 5.2L V10 on the LP 570-4 gets a power bump over the standard Gallardo to 570 PS (419 kW; 562 hp) at 8,000 rpm. Performance has been improved to 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.4 seconds, and a 325 km/h (202 mph) top speed.[15][16][17]
In November 2010, Lamborghini announced the LP 570-4 Spyder Performante, a convertible version of the LP 570-4 Superleggera. Employing the same 570 PS (419 kW; 562 hp) 5.2L V10 and with a curb weight of 1,485 kg (3,274 lb), heavier than the coupe as usual with coupe based convertibles, the LP 570-4 Spyder Performante goes from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.9 seconds, to 200 km/h (124 mph) in 12.1 seconds and has a top speed of 324 km/h (201 mph).[18]
The Gallardo SE is limited edition of 250 units introduced in 2005. It is distinguished from the regular Gallardo externally by having a black-roofed two-tone color scheme as well as specially-designed "Callisto" rims. It comes with a two-tone interior. All piping and stitching on the ultra-quality leather are executed in the same color as the bodywork of the car. The midsections of the seats are finished in color-coded upholstery and even the black floormats have a color coded borders. A rear-view camera is standard on the Gallardo SE, as is the multimedia and navigation system, the sport suspension and an exclusive cover. The optional E-gear transmission, came with a new function, 'thrust' mode, this feature automatically revs the car to 5,000 rpm, drops the clutch engaging all four wheels in a controlled burnout, and ensures the car performs maximum acceleration.
The Gallardo Nera is a special edition limited to 185 unit of the Gallardo, introduced at the Paris Motor Show. The car was designed to showcase the customization options available to the customer in the Ad Personam program. It features special matte black body panels, and is only available in a special shade of black, a combination of Nero Serapis and Nero Noctis. Brake calipers are painted a special silver, and the taillights are smoked to match the darker paint scheme. The interior is stitched from high-contrast black and white leather in the Q-Citura (lozenge shaped) fashion.
Limited to 250 units, This Gallardo was named after Lamborghini test driver Valentino Balboni and to his request, unlike the contemporary line-up, the Balboni is rear wheel drive, reducing the curbweight by 30 kg (66 lb) to 1,470 kg (3,241 lb). The engine was rated at 550 PS (405 kW; 542 hp). Other features include re-calibrated optional E-gear transmission, redeveloped 45% limited slip differential, full leather black upholstery with white colour strips, Polar white centre console, a stripe down the centre of the car, and a badge below the left side window bears the signature of Valentino Balboni and the production number of the car. Lamborghini claims the LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni can reach a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph) and reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.9 seconds.[19]
The Bicolore is a special edition of the Gallardo, available in both LP 560-4 and LP 550-2 trims. Released in 2010 it features a unique two-tone paint job. The car is available only in orange, yellow, silver, white or blue with a black roof with unique Skorplus alloy rims.[20]
The LP550-2 Super Trofeo is a version of LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni for Hong Kong market. It does not include the centre stripe in the original car. It includes e-Gear transmission, Super Trofeo body kit (tail wing, front and tail diffuser, side skirts), front and side airbags, TFT screen with USB/iPod connection, GPS with Bluetooth, front axle height control.[21][22]
Presented at the 2011 Turin Auto Show, the Tricolore is a special edition in a similar vein as the Bicolore; with stripe mimicking the Italian flag running thought the body of the car, meant to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Italian unification.[23]
Presented on the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Super Trofeo Stradale is a limited (150 units (3 in Taiwan)) version of LP570-4 Superleggera. Boasting a dry weight of 1,340 kg (2,954 lb), it's 30 kg (66 lb) lighter than a comparably equipped LP570-4 Superleggera. Esessentially a road version the Super Trofeo race car, equipped with the same adjustable rear spoiler that offers an aerodynamic load 3 times that of the stardard Gallardo LP 560-4 for increased dynamic stability during tight, high-speed driving. Another element taken directly from the racing version is the removable engine hood with quick-release system. The vehicle included Rosso Mars body colour, 6-speed E-gear trasmission as standard equipment. Optional equipment includes carbon-fiber ceramic brake discs, a tubular interior roll cage, 4-point safety belts and fire extinguisher, satellite navigation, with Bluetooth connection for mobile phones, an anti-theft system, and a lifting system that raises the front axle.[24]
Taiwan model was sold with street and track versions.[25]
The Singapore Limited Edition is a limited (10 units) version of Gallardo LP 550-2 in Singapore market, celebrating 10 years of Lamborghini's presence in Singapore. Available in black and white primary body color with red side stripes accented by a badge featuring the Merlion, it includes parts from LP570-4 Superleggera such as the front spoiler, a rear wing, a wheel set and interior trim.[26]
The vehicle went on sale with SGD$20000 from the sale of each car donated to The Straits Time School Pocket Money Fund. Delivery took place in Mandarin Oriental hotel in Singapore.[27]
It is a limited (20 units) version of Gallardo LP 550-2 in Malaysia market. Available in Blanco Monocerus (solid white), Verde Ithaca (pearl green) and Arancio Borealis (pearl orange) body color, it includes body kit from LP 570-4 Superleggera (front bumper, carbon side skirts, 4 titanium exhaust tips and a carbon fibre rear diffuser), a different interior with Alcantra and leather with bespoke stitching, 6-speed E-gear transmission.[28]
The vehicle was unveiled in Eminent Century Sdn Bhd, the official Malaysian importer of Lamborghini cars, and JH Italia Sdn Bhd, the sole dealer, in Kuala Lumpur. The vehicle went on sale for RM868,000 before duties, road tax and insurance (RM 1,680,000 excluding insurance).[29]
The LP 560-4 Noctis is a version of Gallardo LP 560-4 with two-tone colour schemes, for Hong Kong and China markets. Available in dark grey/silver and dark blue/silver body colour,[30] 6-speed E-gear transmission, 19-inch alloy wheels, black leather and grey alcantara upholstery, adjustable suspension.
The vehicle was unveiled in Auto Guangzhou 2011, and later 2012 Auto Qingdao. China version was sold for 3980000 yuan.[31][32]
Models | Coupe 2003-2005 |
Coupe 2006-2008 |
Spyder 2006-2008 |
Superleggera | LP 560-4 | LP 560-4 Spyder | LP 550-2 rear wheel drive |
LP 570-4 Superleggera |
Engine v10 | ||||||||
Type | 4,961 cc (4.961 L; 302.7 cu in) V10 40 valves DOHC | 5,204 cc (5.204 L; 317.6 cu in) V10 40 valves DOHC | ||||||
Power@rpm | 500 PS (368 kW; 493 hp)@7800 | 520 PS (382 kW; 513 hp)@8000 | 530 PS (390 kW; 523 hp)@8000 | 560 PS (412 kW; 552 hp)@8000 | 550 PS (405 kW; 542 hp)@8000 | 570 PS (419 kW; 562 hp)@8000 | ||
Torque@rpm | 510 N·m (376 lb·ft)@4500 | 510 N·m (376 lb·ft)@4250 | 540 N·m (398 lb·ft)@6500 | |||||
Performance | ||||||||
0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) (sec) | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 |
0 to 200 km/h (120 mph) (sec) | 14.5 | 13.6 | 14.3 | 12.4 | 11.8 | 13.1 | ? | 10.2 |
1/4 mile | 12.4 s @ 118 mph (190 km/h) | 12.1 s @ 120 mph (190 km/h) | - | 11.7 s @ 123 mph (198 km/h) | 11.2 s @ 129.5 mph (208.4 km/h) (R&T) 11.9s @ 120.5 mph (193.9 km/h) (MT)[33] |
- | 11.5s @ 126.7 mph (203.9 km/h) (R&T)[34] 11.5s @ 125.6 mph (202.1 km/h)[35] |
- |
Top speed | 309 km/h (192 mph) | 315 km/h (196 mph) | 315 km/h (196 mph) | 315 km/h (196 mph) | 325 km/h (202 mph) | 324 km/h (201 mph) | 320 km/h (200 mph) | 325 km/h (202 mph) |
In 2007, the Gallardo was entered in FIA GT3 Championship, built with help from German motorsport specialists Reiter Engineering, who previously made the Murcielago R-GT and the Diablo GTR Super Trophy racers. All the extra aerodynamics were bolt-on parts, conforming with cost-effective regulations that meant the finished car had to closely resemble its road-going counterpart. Brembo racing brakes and OZ Racing wheels were also added. It remained All-Wheel-Drive.[36] It produced 520 metric horsepower (382 kW; 513 hp) @ 7800rpm and 510 newton metres (376 lb·ft) @ 4500 rpm of torque.
The Gallardo was entered by privateers to the GT300 class of the Japanese SUPER GT Championship, car had to conform to rather different regulations. It could produce no more than 300PS (295 bhp/224 kW) and must be Rear-Wheel-Drive. The power is limited by air restrictors placed in the engine bay. The gearbox is a sequential 6-Speed twin-clutch setup. The rules regarding aerodynamics are far looser than those in FIA GT, meaning the SUPER GT car has more advanced aero, including a much bigger rear wing. It took a while to be competitive, only being consistently at the top this 2009 season.[37]
In May 2009 Lamborghini introduced what it calls the 'Fastest one-make series in the world', featuring the Gallardo LP 560-4 Super Trofeo, a race-prepared version of the newer Gallardo LP560-4. The series supported European race series such as Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (DTM), FIA GT Series and the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC), featuring 18 races overall and having a 30-car grid consisting of privateer teams as well as Lamborghini dealer teams and one factory team featuring guest drivers.[38] The Super Trofeo race car is based on the Gallardo LP 560-4 sports car, but with a reworked chassis and a direct injection V10 engine rated at 570 PS (419 kW; 562 hp) with higher compression ratio of 12.5:1, variable valve timing. The car has dry weight of 1,300 kg (2,900 lb). E-gear transmission is standard. The race car and parts package cost €200,000 (US$284,300) plus tax, available via Lamborghini dealerships, with support and parts sales trackside.
West Racing campaigned an LP560 GT in the GT class of the American Le Mans Series for certain races of the 2011 season.[39] However, as of July, 2011, the team announced that they were developing a new car and by implication would no longer race the LP560.[40]
DP7 Racing has currently entered two Gallardos in the Speed World Challenge GT Series, driven by Dan Pastorini and Chip Herr.[41]
In December 2004, two L140 Gallardos were donated to the Italian police in honour of the force's 152nd anniversary, one came from Automobili Lamborghini SpA while a second was donated by an independent organization.
The Gallardo Police Cars are used by the traffic police (Polizia Stradale) during emergencies and alarm situations on the Salerno-Reggio Calabria highway, also under the powers of the special safety operative which is already being employed along that tract of highway and, above all, for the transport of body organs destined for transplantation.
In October 2008, a private ceremony was held at the Viminale Palace where Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. donated the newest Gallardo, the LP560-4, to the head of the Italian State Police, Prefect Antonio Manganelli. The new Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia will replace its predecessor to fulfill roles with the Lazio Highway Police Department.[42]
Yellow L140 Gallardos have been "temporary" police cars for the Metropolitan Police in London, England, one in 2005 and one in 2006, for specific publicity events. The 2006 vehicle was seen at the start of the 2006 Gumball Rally. Both vehicles were lent by Lamborghini London and were fitted with yellow and blue battenburg markings, police logos and a small blue lightbar.
Italian State Police Gallardo.
London's Metropolitan Police Gallardo.
Year | Units | Gallardo | Gallardo Spyder |
2003[43] | 933 | 933 | - |
2004[43] | 1294 | 1294 | - |
2005[44] | 972 | 947 | 25 |
2006[44] | 1651 | 626 | 1025 |
2007[45] | 1951 | 936 | 1015 |
2008[45] | 1787 | 1206 | 581 |
2009[46] | 922 | 462 | 460 |
2010[46] | 1064 | 817 | 247 |
Total | 10,574 | 7,221 | 3,353 |
In a test drive of LP550-2 Valentino Balboni, the test driver bearing the name of the car said he was against E-gear because it takes some amount of vehicle control away from the driver, and all-wheel drive Lamborghinis from the beginning, and the company was divided over AWD cars. In that review, a LP550-2 with E-Gear was tested.[47]
With the launch of the Aventador to replace the Murcielago, rumours of replacing the Gallardo are high on the agenda. Although Lamborghini has not confirmed this, rumors of the successor being called the Cabrera have arisen. The Gallardo successor may pack a V10 packing a possible 600 metric horsepower (441 kW; 592 bhp). It will also feature Carbon Fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) parts that will help to reduce the car's total weight. The clarified name would be 'LP600-4'. [48]
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We are a certified organic farm (by Pennsylvania Certified Organic), farming organically since 1980, ie. no antibiotics, growth hormones or medications.
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- This page concerns a Curious Village character. For the page concerning the Mystery Room character, see Lucy Baker
Lucy | |
Role | Minor Character |
Gender | Female |
Appearances | Curious Village |
Hometown | St. Mystere |
Relations | Archibald (Grandfather) Adrea (Friend) |
Lucy is a small girl that lives in St. Mystere, and like the rest of the town, she loves giving out puzzles to Layton and Luke. In her profile, it explains that she is spoiled by Archibald, however, she is a mature and smart girl. It also says how normal she is compared to the other citizens in St. Mystere.
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Lucy has short, brown hair, with big blue eyes. She wears a white undershirt with a salmon pink sweater, with a white skirt. She wears green socks with black shoes.
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Lucy has no major plot in Professor Layton and the Curious Village; only giving out puzzles to Layton and Luke.
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Lucy gives the following puzzles in Professor Layton and the Curious Village:
- 037 - Brother and Sister
- 043 - Three Umbrellas
- 049 - 1,000 Times
- 066 - Birthday Girl/066 - Five Borrowers
- 067 - The Chocolate Code/067 - How Many Sweets?
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"In a village filled with oddballs, Lucy stands out for how normal she is. Despite her grandfather Archibald's attempts to spoil her, she remains mature, honest, and smart as a whip."


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A Visual Footprint
"It's one thing to make a picture of what a person looks like. It's another thing to make a portrait of who they are." - Paul Caponigro, digital photographer
For the last 31 years, Bret Gustafson, administrative photographer, has recorded the history of the institution we call Johnson County Community College. He retires May 31.
Gustafson has shot everything. If you've attended a JCCC event in the last few decades, you probably heard the soft click of Bret's camera shutter. But you may not have heard much else. At events, he was stealth, silently shooting images of history as they unraveled before us.
Building dedications, guest speakers, plates of lamb chops, piles of snow, faces of determined athletes and towering works of art – they've all been the subjects of Gustafson's visual compositions, as have most of the staff and faculty of JCCC.
In a recent StoryCorps presentation, which aims to preserve some of the history of JCCC through videotaped interviews, Gustafson said he survived and thrived on the switch from darkroom to digital photography based on the training he received right where he worked.
"The resources to stay up to date with your job that the college provides are pretty amazing," Gustafson said.
Gustafson went to college majoring in medical and scientific photography. He came to the Kansas City area from Ohio to take a position as photographer at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
After a few years there, he interviewed at JCCC, got the job and began constructing a portfolio that blended functionality with artistry.
"I never thought I'd be in Kansas City longer than five or 10 years," Gustafson said. "I didn't think I'd be here for 31 years, but you know, it's probably one of the better decisions of my life to stay because this is a fun place to work and fun people to be with. And challenging, too. You have to learn to do so many different things."
Carl Heinrich, assistant dean, athletics, wrote of Gustafson, "Number one and foremost there is no one on this campus that puts in more hours and serves more departments than Bret. Words cannot describe the job Bret does…You cannot go anywhere on this campus and not see or enjoy a photo taken by him."
Julie Haas, associate vice president, marketing communications, agreed. "Any look at JCCC's history will be based on Bret's visual record of what took place here. He's known and appreciated for his skill with portraits, his sports photos, his great shots of children, his ability to move unobtrusively in the background for candid shots and for his more abstract pieces."
Heinrich and Haas were two of the four colleagues who nominated Gustafson for the college's Bob Frizzell Award, which recognizes the employee who best exemplifies service and helpfulness at JCCC.
Gustafson received the award at a recognition ceremony May 4. (For additional comments from coworkers, along with more of Gustafson's photographs, check out this blog entry.)
Gustafson said, "This position [of photographer] provides the welcome mat to college. People look at a brochure, or even online now, and an image can make a person feel at ease…I think it's pretty important."
He said he hopes people remember his solid work ethic and his dedication to the college.
"I hope that they feel that I've done my job, and I've done it well. I'd rather go out on a high point, and let someone else come in than stay too long and have everyone wish I'd get the heck out," he said in his typical dry humor.
"I do have the advantage of having left a visual footprint that even years down the road will still be there," he said.
It's a visual, emotional and historical legacy, made by one man and 31 years of a creative life.


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( 1 Samuel 10:5 ; 1 Kings 1:40 ; Isaiah 5:12 ; 30:29 ). The Hebrew word halil, so rendered, means "bored through," and is the name given to various kinds of wind instruments, as the fife, flute, Pan-pipes, etc. In Amos 6:5 this word is rendered "instrument of music." This instrument is mentioned also in the New Testament ( Matthew 11:17 ; 1 Corinthians 14:7 ). It is still used in Palestine, and is, as in ancient times, made of different materials, as reed, copper, bronze, etc.
(Heb. chalil ). The Hebrew word so rendered is derived from a root signifying "to bore, perforate" and is represented with sufficient correctness by the English "pipe" or "flute," as in the margin of ( 1 Kings 1:40 ) The pipe was the type of perforated wind instruments, as the harp was of stringed instruments. It was made of reed, bronze or copper. It is one of the simplest, and therefore probably one of the oldest, of musical Instruments. It is associated with the tabret as an instrument of a peaceful and social character. The pipe and tabret were used at the banquets of the Hebrews, ( Isaiah 5:12 ) and accompanied the simpler religious services when the young prophets, returning from the high place, caught their inspiration from the harmony, ( 1 Samuel 10:5 ) or the pilgrims, on their way to the great festivals of their ritual, beguiled the weariness of the march with psalms sung to the simple music of the pipe. ( Isaiah 30:29 ) The sound of the pipe was apparently a soft wailing note, which made it appropriate to be used in mourning and at funerals ( Matthew 9:23 ) and in the lament of the prophet over the destruction of Moab. ( Jeremiah 48:36 ) It was even used in the temple choir, as appears from ( Psalms 87:7 ) In later times the funeral and death-bed were never without the professional pipers or flute-players, ( Matthew 9:23 ) a custom which still exists. In the social and festive life of the Egyptians the pipe played as prominent a part as among the Hebrews.
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There was a thread a couple of years ago about purchasing clematis in Canada and I wondered if anything new had turned up since. I have about 200 so am looking for something unusual. Aside from an odd one at a box store, I purchase mostly from Garden Import (mail order) and Lost horizons, Acton (no mail order). Anything new out there?
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- Posted by judith5bmontreal (My Page) on Tue, Jun 1, 10 at 12:57
Sharon, I was the one that posted originally, I think. I've since purchased some from Lindenburg Seeds. They were VERY inexpensive, but also very tiny! I potted them up for the summer, planted them last fall, and they've all come up this spring. However, here, patience is a virtue....I don't expect anything much from them for another year or so. I would be very interested to know of any other place that mail-orders larger plants also. I see so many on this forum that we just can't get in Canada (not even at Garden Import). Judith |
- Posted by gardengal48 PNW zone 8 (My Page) on Wed, Jun 2, 10 at 12:09
Clearview Clematis is located Aldergrove B.C. and is one of the largest suppliers of clems to anywhere in North America (many of the popular internet clematis sources purchase their plants as starts or plugs from Clearview) and they do direct online sales a well. Plants are typically small - 3.5" pots - but a good variety and a healthy product. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Clearview Clematis
- Posted by sharon_can 6b (My Page) on Wed, Jun 2, 10 at 16:29
I need help. I see no way of ordering anything but a book. S |
Clearview doesn't do retail, boohoo. I have writen to them on several occasions. |
Oops, make that written to Clearview. I wish there was a way to edit posts. |
- Posted by sharon_can 6b (My Page) on Thu, Jun 3, 10 at 15:34
gardengal You state Clearview Does "direct online sales as well". How do I do it? S |
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I have Kashmir White and I had it sealed upon install last spring. Other than that, I haven't done any other maintainance, though now that I think about it I should probably re-seal. I'm not particularly careful with it. I have spilled blue food coloring, droped and broke a bottle of olive oil, and left plenty of glasses out overnight. I han't had any problems cleaning and there are no stains. I have noticed that it takes several hours for the condensation rings to fade, but everything goes back to normal. |
I have a Kashmir Gold which is really on the light side. No problems at all in 1-1/2 years. It came with a "lifetime" seal, which seems to mean 15 years. If you keep your surface sealed, you shouldn't have any trouble with oils or other stains. |
- Posted by janellejoy (My Page) on Fri, Apr 26, 13 at 20:23
Thank you! I'm so happy to hear that both of you haven't had any huge problems. It's such a beautiful granite and after hours and hours of searching for my perfect white granite, I kind of have my heart set on it! I'm going back to AZ tile tomorrow to make my final decision. |
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Junior Workshop 1:
Institutions and International Relations
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The purpose of this workshop is to make the process of researching and writing your junior independent work easier than it would otherwise be. To that end, we are going to do three things: discuss the purpose and process of writing a research paper; read several articles with very different perspectives about international institutions and assess them in terms of their research design and results; and attend a library workshop that will help you to locate and exploit primary and secondary sources.
Examples of potential research topics might include: 1) Explain the extent to which the success/failure of the World Health Organization can be attributed to the institutional structure itself. 2) Why do only some institutions succeed?