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Posted: February 3, 2012
Already a month old, the 2012 PGA Tour rolls this week into TPC Scottsdale for the Waste Management Phoenix Open. (Pssst... Only 10 weeks until The Masters.)
As always, a popular topic of conversation is TPC Scottsdale's par-3 16th, the only hole on the PGA Tour completely enclosed by grandstands (and boisterous fans).
Every time a golf ball launches from the 16th tee, the roars are deafening. Most of that noise will be made with Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls in the air.
A total of 92 Titleist golf ball players are teeing it up this week in Arizona, more than eight times the nearest competitor with 11 and more than all competitors combined. Titleist is also No. 1 in iron sets (39); sand, lob and approach wedges (128); and putters (59).
Photographer Greg Moore, a loyal Team Titleist member, was on the ground at TPC Scottsdale earlier this week and sent along some pictures to share. Check them out in the slideshow below. Thanks, Greg!
Most of the time Michael Breed's in front of the camera on his show "The Golf Fix," he's talking about your swing (or someone else's), always offering tips on how to play better golf.Last week at the PGA Merchandise Show, Team Titleist asked Michael to give us peek into his golf bag and talk about his game, for a change.In the above video, Michael gives us a tour of his Titleist equipment, from his Titleist Pro V1x golf ball to his Scotty Cameron putter, and explains why his setup works best for him.
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Posted: February 2, 2012
The next time you hit the range, what will you be working on?Team Titleist recently caught up with several of the PGA Tour's stars to talk swing fundamentals and find out what they're focused on as they stand over their Pro V1 or Pro V1x golf ball.In the above video, Titleist players Zach Johnson, Adam Scott, Gary Woodland, Webb Simpson, Kyle Stanley and Rickie Fowler offer some words of wisdom for your next practice session.
Posted: February 1, 2012
Titleist Brand Ambassador Rory McIlroy received a package recently from Master Craftsman Bob Vokey. It was delivered in a long, cardboard box marked with the Titleist Script, standard of all Titleist club deliveries.Who knew it was filled with gold?
When Rory opened the box, he found three Vokey Design Spin Milled Wedges with a gold-plated finish and custom stamping, a present from The Voke to commemorate Rory's historic, eight-shot victory at the 2011 U.S. Open Congressional.
The specs: 248•10º (bent to 46º), SM54•10º, and 60º•L, the same ones that helped him break eight U.S. Open scoring records.
Our friends over at Team Titleist UK & Ireland were able get a sneak peek of Rory's wedges before they were sent on to Rory, and managed to snap a few pictures to share with Team Titleist. Check out the pics in the slideshow below.
Strengthens Performance and Expands Preference Options
Fairhaven, MA (February 1, 2012) – Titleist, the undisputed golf ball technology leader, introduces four new golf balls to its line - NXT Tour, NXT Tour S, Velocity and DT SoLo. Each has been designed to deliver best in category quality and consistency, while providing a range of performance and preference options for golfers across every skill level of the game.
New NXT Tour and NXT Tour S deliver the best scoring performance available with a non-urethane cover. Trusted by golfers for over a decade, NXT Tour has been improved for 2012 to deliver even longer distance while retaining its commanding scoring shot performance. New NXT Tour S offers NXT Tour-like performance with a softer compression feel. The all-new Velocity provides explosive distance via the fastest solid core of any Titleist golf ball. Titleist delivers the Softest DT yet in the New DT SoLo. Both NXT Tour S and DT SoLo are offered in optic yellow. New Velocity is also available in double-digit play numbers.
"Our golf ball product development process is the same for all Titleist golf balls," said Bill Morgan, Senior Vice President, Golf Ball Research and Development. "It always starts with golfer testing where we identify performance improvements that will help golfers score better and determine what their preference options are. New Titleist NXT Tour, NXT Tour S, Velocity and DT SoLo are the result of this process and deliver the best scoring performance and quality within their respective segment."
The new offerings, all of which are manufactured in Titleist's world-class ball plants, begin shipping to golf shops in February. They also will be included among Titleist's industry-leading mobile, in-shop and on-line Golf Ball Education, Fitting and Selection initiatives.
"Before we introduce any new Titleist golf ball, it is performance validated with golfers. Thousands of Team Titleist members tested and validated the New NXT Tour, NXT Tour S, Velocity and DT SoLo," said Mary Lou Bohn, Vice President Golf Ball Marketing and Titleist Communications. "Along with the Pro V1 and Pro V1x, the best scoring performance golf balls in the game, Titleist provides golfers with a range of superior performance and preference choices, all with our precision, quality and consistency. "
NXT TOUR: First introduced in 2001, the Titleist NXT Tour begins its second decade as the established best-performing, non-urethane covered golf ball in the game. New NXT Tour has a large dual core, three-piece construction that features a slightly smaller, soft center and higher volume outer core layer, that is engineered for increased power and longer distance than the prior model. The soft, thin Fusablend cover features a new spherically tiled octahedral design with four axis of symmetry, and 302 dimples in five different sizes. The result is a combination of long, consistent distance, commanding short game spin and control, soft feel on all shots with excellent durability.
• Engineered for High Performance • Even Longer Distance • Commanding Short Game Spin and Control • Newly engineered dual-core with soft center, volume of high energy outer core increased over 4% • Soft, thin Fusablend cover • New spherically tiled Octahedron, 4 axis of symmetry, 302 dimple design
NXT TOUR S: New NXT Tour S is introduced as a preference option for golfers seeking NXT Tour-like performance with a softer compression feel. NXT Tour S features a new, proprietary low compression, highly resilient core, in combination with the same soft, thin Fusablend cover formulation and aerodynamics as the New NXT Tour. NXT Tour S offers a softer compression feel than its counterpart and, like NXT Tour, offers low driver and long iron spin for outstanding distance, a piercing trajectory and consistent ball flight, and commanding short game spin and control. As another preference option for golfers, the New NXT Tour S is offered in white and high optic yellow.
• Engineered for High Performance • Soft Compression Feel • Outstanding Distance • Commanding Short Game Spin and Control • Delivers Feel & Color Preferences • Proprietary soft compression, highly resilient core • Soft, thin Fusablend cover • New spherically tiled Octahedron 4 axis of symmetry, 302 dimple design • High optic yellow
VELOCITY: The all-new Titleist Velocity golf ball is powered for distance and the result of leading-edge design, proprietary technology, and the unparalleled precision of Titleist's world-class manufacturing process. New Velocity features Titleist's exclusive high-speed LSX core technology and is encased in a NAZ2 cover formulation that delivers high initial ball speed on all full swing shots and playable feel in the short game. The combination of the fastest solid core of any Titleist golf ball, cover formulation, and 332 icosahedral dimple design aerodynamics, delivers a soaring, tight, consistent ball flight and deep downrange peak trajectory. Velocity is available in single or double digit orange play numbers.
• Powered for Distance • Fast Ball Speed for Explosive Distance • Deep Downrange Peak Trajectory • Playable Short Game Feel • LSX core technology delivers FASTEST solid core of any Titleist ball • Speed enhancing NAZ2 cover blend • High surface coverage dimple design
DT SOLO: The "Red Box" Titleist has enjoyed a loyal following for decades and the newest generation was developed with one objective in mind: design the softest compression feel possible, while continuing to deliver the long distance and control that are the DT standard. The result is the softest DT yet. The new DT SoLo is comprised of an extremely soft and fast core formulation that provides a distinctly soft compression feel. The cover blend of two soft Surlyn ionomers, in combination with the soft, fast core and 392 icosahedral dimple design aerodynamic package, provides a penetrating ball flight with long roll out for excellent total distance. The New DT SoLo is available in white or optic yellow.
• The Softest DT Yet and Softest Compression Titleist • Responsive Short Game Performance • Low flight with long roll-out for excellent driver and iron distance • Trusted Titleist Quality and Consistency • Large and soft core with a soft cover
• High coverage, 392 icosahedral dimple design in five different sizes • Available in white or optic yellow
MERCHANDISING: The New NXT Tour, NXT Tour S, Velocity and DT SoLo golf balls will be sold in traditional dozen and three-ball sleeve configurations. Merchandising support includes launch packs, displays, a full product line trade presenter, as well as in-shop signage and point-of-sale materials.
ADVERTISING: To strengthen the connection with golfers and to generate awareness and excitement for the new NXT Tour and NXT Tour S, and Velocity, the launches will be supported with television, print and internet advertising campaigns. DT SoLo will be supported with extensive internet placement.
AVAILABILITY: The new line of Titleist golf balls will begin shipping February 15, 2012. Titleist and FootJoy comprise the major golf brands of the Acushnet Company. To obtain additional information or photography regarding Titleist golf balls, please visit us online at www.titleist.ca or contact Joe Gomes, Director of Communications (508.979.3211).


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Explore the beautiful Scottish Highlands from the BEST WESTERN Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa. Explore from Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa there is lots to see and do, you can't do it all in one visit, so use the Palace Hotel as your base to get out and about to see as much as you can on your first visit then make sure you come back again.
You'll find some extra information for the City of Inverness, the Local Area & Activities for all the Family including Golf with these links. Scroll down for the Local Area Flier and link to What's On.
Most importantly there is lots to see and do – from exploring the lochs and moutains and visiting Loch Ness, to the local Castles and Battlefields from Cawdor to Castle Mey further afield. Perhaps you enjoy tasting the finest scottish malts Inverness is on the door step of the Whisky trail across the Grampian region with many fine whisky's to savour. But where ever you go you'll enjoy dramatic mountains, sweeping glens and the local stories that are tales of history and folklore.
If you are a lover of the outdoors you'll find a fantastic selection of pursuits from walking, cycling, fishing, golf and sailing all minutes away from the Palace Hotel in the glens and moutains and by the sea in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. Or if you are looking for Wildlife you can visit some of the local wildlife parks, or take a boat trip out onto the Moray Firth to see the Dolphins. And there is plenty to keep the kids busy too.
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Yellowstone Caldera | |
The northeastern part of Yellowstone Caldera, with the Yellowstone River flowing through Hayden Valley and the caldera rim in the distance | |
Elevation | 10,308 ft (3,142 m) at Mount Sheridan[1] |
Location | |
Location | Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States |
Range | Rocky Mountains |
Coordinates | 44°24′N 110°42′W / 44.400°N 110.700°WCoordinates: 44°24′N 110°42′W / 44.400°N 110.700°W |
Topo map | USGS Yellowstone National Park |
Geology | |
Type | Caldera[2] and supervolcano |
Age of rock | 640,000 years [2] |
Last eruption | 1350 BC ± 200 years [2] |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Hike/auto/bus |
Yellowstone Caldera | |
The northeastern part of Yellowstone Caldera, with the Yellowstone River flowing through Hayden Valley and the caldera rim in the distance | |
Elevation | 10,308 ft (3,142 m) at Mount Sheridan[1] |
Location | |
Location | Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States |
Range | Rocky Mountains |
Coordinates | 44°24′N 110°42′W / 44.400°N 110.700°WCoordinates: 44°24′N 110°42′W / 44.400°N 110.700°W |
Topo map | USGS Yellowstone National Park |
Geology | |
Type | Caldera[2] and supervolcano |
Age of rock | 640,000 years [2] |
Last eruption | 1350 BC ± 200 years [2] |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Hike/auto/bus |
The Yellowstone Caldera is the volcanic caldera and supervolcano located in Yellowstone National Park in the United States, sometimes referred to as the Yellowstone Supervolcano. The caldera and most of the park are located in the northwest corner of Wyoming. The major features of the caldera measure about 34 by 45 miles (55 by 72 km).[3] The caldera formed during the last of three supereruptions over the past 2.1 million years. First came the Huckleberry Ridge eruption 2.1 million years ago, which created the Island Park Caldera and the Huckleberry Ridge Tuff. Next came the Mesa Falls eruption 1.3 million years ago, which created the Henry's Fork Caldera and the Mesa Falls Tuff. Finally came the Lava Creek eruption 640,000 years ago, which created the Yellowstone Caldera and the Lava Creek Tuff.
Volcanism at Yellowstone is relatively recent with calderas that were created during large eruptions that took place 2.1 million, 1.3 million, and 640,000 years ago. The calderas lie over a hotspot where light, hot, molten rock from the mantle rises toward the surface. While the Yellowstone hotspot is now under the Yellowstone Plateau, it previously helped create the eastern Snake River Plain (to the west of Yellowstone) through a series of huge volcanic eruptions. The hotspot appears to move across terrain in the east-northeast direction, but in fact the hotspot is much deeper than terrain and remains stationary while the North American Plate moves west-southwest over it.[4]
Over the past 18 million years or so, this hotspot has generated a succession of violent eruptions and less violent floods of basaltic lava. Together these eruptions have helped create the eastern part of the Snake River Plain from a once-mountainous region. At least a dozen of these eruptions were so massive that they are classified as supereruptions. Volcanic eruptions sometimes empty their stores of magma so swiftly that they cause the overlying land to collapse into the emptied magma chamber, forming a geographic depression called a caldera.
The oldest identified caldera remnant straddles the border near McDermitt, Nevada-Oregon, although there are volcaniclastic piles and arcuate faults that define caldera complexes more than 60 km (37 mi) in diameter in the Carmacks Group of southwest-central Yukon, Canada, which is interpreted to have formed 70 million years ago by the Yellowstone hotspot.[5][6] Progressively younger caldera remnants, most grouped in several overlapping volcanic fields, extend from the Nevada-Oregon border through the eastern Snake River Plain and terminate in the Yellowstone Plateau. One such caldera, the Bruneau-Jarbidge caldera in southern Idaho, was formed between 10 and 12 million years ago, and the event dropped ash to a depth of one foot (30 cm) 1,000 miles (1,600 km) away in northeastern Nebraska and killed large herds of rhinoceros, camel, and other animals at Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park. The USGS estimates there are one or two major caldera-forming eruptions and 100 or so lava extruding eruptions per million years, and "several to many" steam eruptions per century.[7]
The loosely defined term 'supervolcano' has been used to describe volcanic fields that produce exceptionally large volcanic eruptions. Thus defined, the Yellowstone Supervolcano is the volcanic field which produced the latest three supereruptions from the Yellowstone hotspot; it also produced one additional smaller eruption, thereby creating West Thumb Lake[8] 174,000 years ago. The three super eruptions occurred 2.1 million, 1.3 million, and 640,000 years ago, forming the Island Park Caldera, the Henry's Fork Caldera, and Yellowstone calderas, respectively.[9] The Island Park Caldera supereruption (2.1 million years ago), which produced the Huckleberry Ridge Tuff, was the largest and produced 2,500 times as much ash as the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption. The next biggest supereruption formed the Yellowstone Caldera (640,000 years ago) and produced the Lava Creek Tuff. The Henry's Fork Caldera (1.2 million years ago) produced the smaller Mesa Falls Tuff but is the only caldera from the Snake River Plain-Yellowstone (SRP-Y) hotspot that is plainly visible today.[10]
Non-explosive eruptions of lava and less-violent explosive eruptions have occurred in and near the Yellowstone caldera since the last supereruption.[11][12] The most recent lava flow occurred about 70,000 years ago, while a violent eruption excavated the West Thumb of Lake Yellowstone around 150,000 years ago. Smaller steam explosions occur as well; an explosion 13,800 years ago left a 5 km (3.1 mi) diameter crater at Mary Bay on the edge of Yellowstone Lake (located in the center of the caldera).[13][14] Currently, volcanic activity is exhibited via numerous geothermal vents scattered throughout the region, including the famous Old Faithful Geyser, plus recorded ground swelling indicating ongoing inflation of the underlying magma chamber.
The volcanic eruptions, as well as the continuing geothermal activity, are a result of a great cove of magma located below the caldera's surface. The magma in this cove contains gases that are kept dissolved only by the immense pressure that the magma is under. If the pressure is released to a sufficient degree by some geological shift, then some of the gases bubble out and cause the magma to expand. This can cause a runaway reaction. If the expansion results in further relief of pressure, for example, by blowing crust material off the top of the chamber, the result is a very large gas explosion.
According to the analysis of earthquake data in 2013, the magma chamber is 80 km (50 mi) long and 20 km (12 mi) wide, and is shaped like[clarification needed] 4,000 km3 (960 cu mi) underground mass, of which 6–8% is filled with molten rock. This is about 2.5 times bigger than scientists had previously imagined it to be, but the proportion of melt is thought to be much too low to allow a supereruption.[15][16]
Due to the volcanic and tectonic nature of the region, the Yellowstone Caldera experiences between 1000 and 2000 measurable earthquakes a year. Most are relatively minor, measuring a magnitude of 3 or weaker. Occasionally, numerous earthquakes are detected in a relatively short period of time, an event known as an earthquake swarm. In 1985, more than 3000 earthquakes were measured over several months. More than 70 smaller swarms have been detected between 1983 and 2008. The USGS states that these swarms could be caused more by slips on pre-existing faults than by movements of magma or hydrothermal fluids.[18][19]
In December 2008, continuing into January 2009, more than 500 quakes were detected under the northwest end of Yellowstone Lake over a seven day span, with the largest registering a magnitude of 3.9.[20][21] The most recent swarm started in January 2010 after the Haiti earthquake and before the Chile earthquake. With 1620 small earthquakes between January 17, 2010 and February 1, 2010, this swarm was the second largest ever recorded in the Yellowstone Caldera. The largest of these shocks was a magnitude 3.8 on January 21, 2010 at 11:16 PM MST.[19][22] This swarm reached the background levels by February 21. On March 30, 2014, at 6:34 AM MST, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Yellowstone, the largest recorded there since February 1980.[23]
The last full-scale eruption of the Yellowstone Supervolcano, the Lava Creek eruption which happened nearly 640,000 years ago,[24] ejected approximately 240 cubic miles (1,000 km3) of rock, dust and volcanic ash into the sky.[14]
Geologists are closely monitoring the rise and fall of the Yellowstone Plateau, which measures on average 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) yearly, as an indication of changes in magma chamber pressure.[25][26]
The upward movement of the Yellowstone caldera floor between 2004 and 2008 — almost 3 inches (7.6 cm) each year — was more than three times greater than ever observed since such measurements began in 1923.[27] From mid-summer 2004 through mid-summer 2008, the land surface within the caldera moved upward as much as 8 inches (20 cm) at the White Lake GPS station.[28][29] By the end of 2009, the uplift had slowed significantly and appeared to have stopped.[30] In January 2010, the USGS stated that "uplift of the Yellowstone Caldera has slowed significantly"[31] and that uplift continues but at a slower pace.[32] The U.S. Geological Survey, University of Utah and National Park Service scientists with the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory maintain that they "see no evidence that another such cataclysmic eruption will occur at Yellowstone in the foreseeable future. Recurrence intervals of these events are neither regular nor predictable."[14] This conclusion was reiterated in December 2013 in the aftermath of the publication of a study by University of Utah scientists finding that the "size of the magma body beneath Yellowstone is significantly larger than had been thought." The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory issued a statement on its website stating,
Although fascinating, the new findings do not imply increased geologic hazards at Yellowstone, and certainly do not increase the chances of a 'supereruption' in the near future. Contrary to some media reports, Yellowstone is not 'overdue' for a supereruption.[33]
Other media reports were more hyperbolic in their coverage.[34]
A study published in GSA Today identified three fault zones that future eruptions are most likely to be centered on.[35] Two of those areas are associated with lava flows aged 174,000–70,000 years, and the third area is a focus of present-day seismicity.[35]
Studies and analysis may indicate that the greater hazard comes from hydrothermal activity which occurs independently of volcanic activity. Over 20 large craters have been produced in the past 14,000 years, resulting in such features as Mary Bay, Turbid Lake, and Indian Pond which was created in an eruption about 1300 BC.
In a 2003 report, USGS researchers proposed that an earthquake may have displaced more than 77 million cubic feet (2,200,000 m3) (576,000,000 US gallons) of water in Yellowstone Lake, creating colossal waves that unsealed a capped geothermal system leading into the hydrothermal explosion that formed Mary Bay.[36][37]
Further research shows that earthquakes from great distances do reach and have effects upon the activities at Yellowstone, such as the 1992 7.3 magnitude Landers earthquake in California's Mojave Desert that triggered a swarm of quakes from more than 800 miles (1,300 km) away and the 2002 7.9 magnitude Denali fault earthquake 2,000 miles (3,200 km) away in Alaska that altered the activity of many geysers and hot springs for several months afterward.[38]
The source of the Yellowstone hotspot is controversial. Some geoscientists hypothesize that the Yellowstone hotspot is the effect of an interaction between local conditions in the lithosphere and upper mantle convection.[39][40] Others suggest a deep mantle origin (mantle plume).[41] Part of the controversy is due to the relatively sudden appearance of the hotspot in the geologic record. Additionally, the Columbia Basalt flows appeared at the same approximate time, causing speculation about their origin.[42]


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Hawkwell House implements protel PMS from Xn Hotel Systems
Hawkwell House Hotel in Oxford, Great Britain, selected protel SPE, the Property Management System by protel hotelsoftware. The system's interface to IDeaS Revenue Management System was crucial in the decision, as were the fully integrated conference, banqueting, sales and marketing modules.
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Hawkwell House Hotel is a 66 bedroom hotel, located in Iffley Village, Oxford. Its character, facilities and location make it a perfect venue for business meetings, conferences and weddings.
The hotel's management team was keen to embrace new technologies in order to maximise revenue and streamline processes. Having implemented the IDeaS Revenue Management System, the hotel then selected protel PMS. The system's interface to IDeaS was crucial in the decision, as were the fully integrated conference, banqueting, sales and marketing modules.
"We were very impressed by Xn's management of our project", stated Tim Spittles, General Manager. "The switch to our new systems has been very smooth and we look forward to harnessing their capabilities for the benefit of our stakeholders".


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How to Get over Losing a Pet Without Forgetting Them
Losing a pet is awful. You never want to forget them; but sometimes you wish that you could be happy, not that your pet has left a hole in your heart, but happy that they are in a better place. It's okay to be sad, but you can also be happy!
1Make a Tombstone that can go on the pet's grave site to remind you of your pet. Home made stones are great as you can decorate it any way you like, either with memorabilia, or a drawing of your pet. You can even write a little eulogy or a poem on it.Ad
2Keep memories close to home by purchasing a locket or a photo frame that helps you remember your pet--maybe a frame with a cat on it, or a locket in the shape of a dog bone. Put a really nice photo of your pet in it, and when you feel sad or lonely, look at it. Keep it under your pillow, or wear the locket all the time. That way you will always think of your pet when you touch it and your pet will always be with you.
3Realize that other pets can help You will feel lousy and will probably believe nothing could ever replace "Annie" or "Rex" or even a "Gozzy", and nothing *will* ever replace them. But, someday something will be able to give the love that your pet gave you, and you will love that pet as much as "Annie" or "Gozzy".
4Don't completely forget them, still think back to times you have had with your pet but don't think about them constantly. It's going to be okay.
5Remember, if they were suffering, they're out of their pain now and extremely happy. (I'm sure they haven't forgotten about you and who knows, they could be checking in on you often.)
6Look into getting a new friend, though there is never a right or a wrong time to buy a new pet. And often the best pet is a rescued one. Look at the ASPCA or animal shelter and help save an animal that was once loved. It won't seem like you're replacing your pet, (which you aren't) but you are, in fact, saving another animal. Wouldn't your pet want you to save another animal?
7Try not to buy a pet that looks exactly the same as your departed friend. If you do, you will be reminded of him or her every time you look at your new pet. Get one that is a similar colour or the same breed but a different colour, or buy a different gender of the same colour or go totally different and buy a fish if you lost cat. You can always have a laugh when you think of your cat and think, "Boy, Kat would have loved to eat my new fish Nemo."
8Don't dwell on the past and what if's Sometimes we think, what if...I took him to a different vet, what if...I rang the vet earlier or took him in the morning rather than the afternoon, what if...I never got him at all? Well, you wouldn't have had as good a friend! Remember the good times, "Apollo the cat loved chocolate milk" so when you drink chocolate milk, smile and remember him. If Annie the dog loved to chase the chickens, sit outside with the chickens and feed them. Try to get them to eat out of your hand and maybe even get another chicken.
9CRY! You will be doing this anyway, but crying allows you to release your emotions, rather than bottling them up and breaking down at a later time--even if you only cry for an hour or for a month. It doesn't matter. You may not even cry at first, and then months later, you will cry. Each person is different and expresses emotions differently. Don't stress if you don't feel sad and don't stress if you feel sad for a long time. Your heart is delicate and will take a long time to heal. It may be patched up, but it will mend in its own time. Even if you do not cry, the important thing is that you cared about your pet, and if you think you didn't care about your pet, then why are you reading this? Your pet is in a better place now, crying shows the bunch of love that you gave it. It will wait for you when your time has come.
10Plant a tree in memory of your pet The best idea is to plant a plant in memory of your pet. You can plant it on your pet's grave, or you can plant it near your window. Buy one that is hardy and one that reminds you of your pet. Don't buy a big tree for a mouse, and don't buy a geranium for a playful kitten. Get one that represents your pet.
11Surround yourself with memories, and don't be afraid that you will remember your pet. Cry and be happy that you had time to spend with your pet. Loving and losing is hard, but not loving and not losing is harder.Ad
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- CRY YOUR EYES OUT! It sounds weird, but it'll make you feel better.
- Talk about your pet and keep the memories vivid and fresh.
- Don't forget your pet, but then, mix up your social life. Do fun stuff, and you won't forget about them forever, but you won't keep thinking about them.
- Don't try and forget, but don't try and remember. The mind will release memories when you're ready.
- Talking about your loss may make you cry but it helps.
- Always carry a box of tissues. Crying yourself to sleep will help the heart heal.
- Make a shrine or have a box with your pet's playthings, like a collar, a ball or a feed dish with its name on it. Put these things in a box and decorate it with memorabilia.
- Talk it out with your friends, and cry a little.
- Write in your diary. Every night, write what you feel and what you remember. One day you will look back and read the memories, and the tears may come flooding back, but you will also remember the memories as though it was yesterday.
- If you cremated your beloved pet, get a pet urn necklace and place some of their ashes in it. Wear it close to your heart always.
- Listening to music can help.
- Think that they didn't cause this and neither did you so they would forgive you.
- Some people will not understand and some will. Don't get upset, explain.
- A single tear means you have loved and lost and still love but have remembered and not moved on but moved up.
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- A photo or 100 photos
- A locket
- A moment that you can remember without being sad
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- Nadeem Dweik, international sales manager of Capital Manufacturing, shows off the new Capman Roadster, a UAE-manufactured vehicle to be officially unveiled in Dubai this week.
Rather, the man stepping out of the dark Batmobile-styled sportscar is Nadeem Dweik, international sales manager of Capital Manufacturing, a Dubai-based automaker.
A smile breaks out on his face as he glances at the racing lines of the newest Made-in-the-UAE sports car dubbed the Capman Roadster.
"This isn't a kit car," says Dweik. "Our new cars are much more sophisticated. The big difference is that we manufacture everything in this car except for the chassis and drivetrain.
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The company has big plans for the growling road beast based upon the world-famous Cobra design of yesteryear.
"We're expecting a lot of customers to come in to see the car. Some of our customers feel very patriotic and want to support a new nationally built product," Dweik said, adding there is a fierce passion among UAE residents for sports cars with classic looks.
"A lot of people in the UAE already have a passion for the sport and own a Ferrari or a Porsche. But they want something else, they want something special, unique that no one else has," Dweik said.
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Part of the business strategy to build and manufacture a UAE-built car is keeping it affordable.
Despite its exceedingly rich looks, the price for a basic model starts at Dh185,000 and can rise to Dh295,000.
"We're making it affordable not just to penetrate the market but also to gain trust in new customers."
Compared to upscale sports cars costing upwards of millions of dirhams, the new muscle roadster is "not a lot of money for a car that has your own signature", he said.
By providing a full package of amenities in a relatively inexpensive but custom-built sports car, Dweik believes the market will welcome the new Capman Roadster in the year ahead.
By mid-2011, Capital Manufacturing says it hopes to sell 40 of the new Capman Roadster in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait through licensed dealers across the GCC.
As more cars sell and the business broadens, Dweik said he expects the firm to open a mini manufacturing plant in Dubai capable of mass production on a small scale at first.
"For now, we're building our cars one at a time but in future we're planning on building a mini plant that will see production increase," he said.
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Harare, March 99 -- In the democratic South Africa of President Nelson Mandela, gays and lesbians can walk freely in the streets of Johannesburg during their "Pride parade." However, the situation in Zimbabwe and the most other African countries is quite different - homosexuals are openly prosecuted and punished.
South Africa is the first country in Africa whose constitutional court recently declared that consensual sexual intercourse between members of the same sex is no longer unlawful. It is also the country which recently hosted a "Pride parade" in Johannesburg - the largest gathering of gays and lesbians on the African continent.
"The Pride parade is our celebration of our self-awareness, we respect our individuality, and celebrate tolerance and humanity, and the right to love the person of our own choice," claimed one of the organisers of the march.
In neighbouring Namibia, homosexuals have yet to fight for their human rights. Namibian Home Affairs Minister, Jerry Ekandjo warned recently that he intends to introduce legislation to "curb the spread of homosexuality in society" by improsing "heavy penalties" on homosexuals.
Namibian media reported that the Minister also said that, "It is my considered opinion that the so-called gay rights can never qualify as human rights. They are wrongly claimed because it is against true Namibian culture, African culture and religion."
Zambia's vice-president, Lt. General Christon Tembo, also warned that his government would not tolerate lawlessness, and underlined that members of the newly-formed Lesbians, Gays and Transgender Persons Association risked being prosecuted according to existing laws which prohibit involvement in "unnatural" sex acts like sodomy or lesbianism.
It is widely believed that homosexuals are faced with the biggest challenges in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe (75) is known for attacking homosexuals vociferously, saying that even "animals in the jungle are better than these people because at least they know that this is a man or a woman."
But, President Mugabe, who has been quoted as saying that homosexuals were "lower than dogs and pigs," was recently deeply embarrassed by the scandal involving his predecessor Canaan Banana (63).
The former President of Zimbabwe, Canaan Banana, who is a Methodist minister and the father of four grown-up children, was found guilty, among other charges, of two counts of sodomy - one involving his former security aide and soccer player, Jefta Dube, and a job-seeker, Ernest Ngwenya.
The scandal involving the former president (in office from 1980 to 1987) erupted in February of 1997, during the trial of his former aide, Jefta Dube.
At the time, Dube, a policeman, was sentenced to 10 years in jail for the 1995 murder of a fellow police officer who had tauntingly called him "Banana's wife."
Later, Jefta Dube claimed that he was allegedly raped by President Cannan Banana in the State House. The court heard testimony from witnesses such as Banana's cook, gardener, and others with similar accusations.
According to several witnesses, Banana lured his victims to the State House always using the same scenario: a game of cards, dance lessons, "French kissing"...
Banana unsuccessfully tried to reject all the accusations, saying that there was a "conspiracy against him."
Finaly, on January 18 this year, ex-President was sentenced to ten years in jail for homosexual assault. However, the High Court in Harare suspended nine of the ten years under the condition that he pays compensation to some of his numerous victims and does not repeat the same offence during the next three years.
Four years were suspended on the condition that Banana pays Z$500 000 (about US$12 000) in compensation to his victims, Jefta Dube, and to the family of a fellow policeman whom Dube murdered.
It remains to be seen whether the first President of Zimbabwe will leave his luxury villa in Mount Pleasant, Harare, and replace his elegant suit with a prisoner's garb, even for a much shorter period than one year...
GALZ was formed back in 1989 with the aim of trying to provide support services to the gay community, such as counseling, access to literature and films, and AIDS awareness. The organisation attempts to better the conditions under which homosexuals are forced to live.
A relative truce with the authorities lasted up to January 1994 when GALZ published an advertisement in the local newspaper, "The Daily Gazette," promoting its counseling services.
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dumisio Dabengwa, was the first to react, warning the local gay community that their activities were "illegal in this country" and he publicly threatened them with arrest.
Mugabe's open war with local homosexuals started four years ago when he called them "worse than pigs." This occurred after GALZ protested when the Zimbabwean government first allowed them to have their stand at the International Book Fair in Harare, but later revoked their permission.
Officially opening the Book Fair, Mugabe said, "I find it extremely outrageous and repugnant to my human conscience that such immoral and revulsive organisations, like those of homosexuals who offend both the law of nature and the morals of religious beliefs espoused by our society, should have any advocates in our midst and even elsewhere in the world."
"If we accept homosexuality as a right, as is being argued by the association of sodomites and sexual perverts," he added, "what moral fibre shall our society ever have to deny organised drug addicts, or even those given to bestiality...what rights may they claim and allege they possess under the rubrics of individual freedom and human rights, including the freedom of the press to write, publish and publicise literature on them?"
Such an attack drew sharp criticism at the time from almost all over the world, including Amnesty International which published a statement condemning "a heavy-handed attack upon the fundamental human right to freedom of expression, to which the Zimbabwean government is ostensibly committed under its international legal obligations."
Amnesty International concluded that every living person has the right to freely hold and to express his or her convictions and to be free from any kind of discrimination, including by reason of their sexual orientation.
Soon after his attack on the local homosexuals, Mugabe found himself on the receiving end when he faced violent demonstrations at Ian Smuts international airport in Johannesburg when he arrived to attend a regional meeting.
According to South African media, several hundred South African gay and lesbian activists and their sympathizers forced Mugabe and his entourage to leave the airport through the back gate.
That was just the beginning of this undeclared war...
The GALZ Committee stated, at the time, that it was "deeply concerned by President Mugabe's statement on homosexuals at the official opening of the Book Fair which was intended to promote dialogue about human rights issues."
The same committee rejected "the official insinuations that our members are bent upon bestiality, drug addiction and sex in public places," voiced its support for "the right to personal privacy and responsible sex between consenting adults," and underlined that "we are in favour of protection of children from any form of sexual abuse."
These polemics continued with foreign participants after a group of around 70 members of the US Congress sent a letter to the Zimbabwean president, pointing out that "when individuals are mistreated by a government because of some basic characteristic of their nature, human rights are violated."
However, Mugabe soon responded in his characteristic manner, publicly sending the following message, "Let the Americans keep their sodomy, bestiality, their stupid and foolish ways to themselves... Keep those out of Zimbabwe...We do not want those kinds of behavior in our country."
Later on, he added a new twist to the story, asking his critics, "The reply to those against my stance on homosexuality is: can they prove to me that they can get pregnant?"
The previous year brought only a sporadic exchange of fire between Mugabe's government and GALZ, and the government of Zimbabwe, faced with growing social and economic woes, tried to avoid any heated debate with Western donors over the issue of human rights for gays and lesbians.
However, the war is far from over and may continue any moment now.


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My shit with my ex is sort of worked out? Well...lets put it this way, we aren't talking about her issues with pot. And have moved on to commiserating about our family. Divorced parents kind of stuff.
I found out that my good friend that moved two years ago, I love her so much, but she doesn't get to visit often. She's pregnant. She just found out. She's keeping the baby. She's going to come back to have it around Xmas.
My friend... if you can call him that.. he broke up with his long time gf. Called *my* ex in tears over his break-up and then they apparently talked about how he finds me attractive and wants to sleep with me. *facepalm* I not only don't find him attractive, I think he's a sleeze for breaking up with his gf... well his reasoning for it, and that being that he can't go that long without sex (b/c they're going to different schools next year). She's a really sweet girl, or so everyone says. So I feel bad for her, but I don't feel bad on like a level where I feel responsible because I know it isn't my fault (even if I have to keep saying it).
The guy that likes me.. the one that I kind of like was giving me a hard time because apparently I ditched school yesterday (which I didn't). He says this because I didn't meet him between classes to hug him because I didn't see him. But then he wasn't there today even though he said he would meet me in a very specific place because he wanted a hug... I don't know why he didn't just hug me then though. Weird. I like him except that he had nine days left of school and I don't want to get involved with that. There really can't be a future.
Finally... the final drama of my so called love life. I think I have a crush on this girl. I'm bi, so it's okay. And she's gay, she's out and everything, we both are. I have like one problem. . . She's two years younger than me, well almost three which means she's closer to my sister's age than my own (my sister is going to be a freshman next year, so I think about these things). Not that I don't have lots of things in common with her, it's just means that our classes are totally different and it's so looked down upon to date underclassmen (unless it is the token senior/freshman stealing of virginity... and even then...).
I think it's that the more I think about it, the more it is a problem. And she's one of my only gay friends... that I see like on a regular basis, or rather like go to school with and am friends with, most of them are in college or live in my computer. And I don't want a relationship to form... like a romantic one to form JUST because we are both gay and in the same place... physically. But I think that there are things like sexual issues that could be a big problem. I'm not a virgin, and I don't know her status of things. She's kind of young, I'm not really all that old, so I don't want to like steal her innocence even if she isn't necessarily like the innocent type of girl. And while sex isn't everything, I find it to be an important aspect of dating someone.
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I have ridden them for 15 hours in total. Everything is great about the bindings except the toe strap.
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The toe strap buckle will not be as buttery as a burton ever, but will loosen up around day 7 or so.
I prefer the non-compromise of Union's strap/buckle because I know it's not coming off of my boot until I want it to. I can't say the same for a couple of other binding companies I use(d). It just takes a small pop a the end of the run, use some muscles. However, if taking off a toe strap with more effort is that much of a deal breaker....move on, I guess. JoeJoe, how many teeth are showing on the ladder when you're cranked down? Last edited by phony_stark; 01-03-2013 at 06:44 PM. Reason: pics? |
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I'd agree, my Burton's were like butter pulling off the toe strap and these are a bit of a struggle. Other than that, I like the Union's very much. Althoughhhhh it is a pain because the Cartel's were a quick flip and I was out of my binding and ready to go and these take me a few seconds more.
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When I struggle to release it it's because I've forgotten that part - applying opposite pressure. Really not an issue; no struggle or brute force required that way. Good luck. |
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It's a pretty antiquated argument. They had a toecap before 2011-2012 where, if you didn't dial it in correctly it would slip off of the toe. I had the problem as well, but then I sat down and figured it out. The pre produciton, new designed toe cap was a little big and people who demo'd were up in arms, so they fixed that too.
The current production toecap, aside from the buckles being a little sticky, is my favorite as it grips the boot in every condition I have encountered. Word on the street is Union has quick release buckles for 2014....that's just word on the street. Last edited by phony_stark; 01-03-2013 at 11:39 PM. |
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Realism has never been a top priority for Arcade game players—and Assaulter is no exception. Terrorists with giant sabres? Check. Jet-pack-pirates? Check. More explosions than on New Year's Eve? Check! From the first few seconds of the game it's non-stop action time, and all the while Assaulter's narrative is a gripping one (as far as this can be said about arcade games): the goal is to eliminate terrorists.
Choose one of the following characters:
- Scout: He is skilled with machine guns and assault rifles
- Sniper: Specialises in snipers
- Rocketer: Equiped with a missile launcher
All three characters have different abilities: Scout is faster than the others and has 20% more life points; Sniper has 20% more shooting power and 20% armour regenerative power; Rocketer can cause more damage with his 20% more grenades, and his armour can 20% more hits. All that said, seeing as Assaulter is by no means a game that involves a lot of planning or strategy, it doesn't make much difference which character you pick—it's just fun to be able to slip into different war crazy dudes.
As mentioned earlier, there's lots of action from the get-go. You're basically thrown into the midst of the action the second you start playing your first round. But worry not: all you need do is jump to the left/right, duck and aim. The characters fire automatically.
As of level 2 you will have to skillfully evade enemy fire.
The scenery is good as it's quite diversified: the Middle East, the middle of the ocean, on a boat, etc. So even if the game (and gameplay) is always more or less the same, there are often new details to look at and become familiar with.
There's also a good cast of enemies (I like the jet pack pirates best), and at the end of each level you will have to face a boss enemy.
When you finish a level you will often receive new weapons, as well as spend money on new weaponry, armour and upgrades. There are 30 levels in all.
Bottom line:
Assaulter is kept in the style of classic arcade games, set in different locations and ramp-packed with action sequences. There are tons of weapons and plenty of upgrades, but if you're looking for more than non-stop shoot-outs you've come to the wrong place.
Screen & Controls
Classid 2D comic arcade graphics, albeit not quite as pixelated as other retro games. The effects are very well done, especially the explosions. Assaulter's overall look is pretty good, though I'm not crazy about the ultra-retro looking menus.
Controls are a piece of cake: tap on the left and right sides of the screen to move the characters, tap the character to get him to jump and swipe across the display in order to duck.
Speed & Stability
Assaulter has not crashed me yet, but the game sometimes slows down for a few seconds, usually when receiving an SMS or email.
Price/Performance Ratio
Assaulter can be downloaded from the Android Market for free—and without ad banners.


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Join the numbers and get to the 2048 tile!
How to play: Use your arrow keys to move the tiles. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one!
Welcome to 2048 - Like Tetris and Soduko Combined! The fast and addictive numbers game that will test your skills to the limits! Can you merge tiles to create one with 2048? Sounds easy right? But just try and you will see how hard it can be.
Note: This site is the official version of 2048. All other apps or sites are derivatives or fakes, and should be used with caution.
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There has been huge media coverage lately of the 2048 game, with one newspaper claiming that there are over 50 million players enjoying the game currently. There are a number of Youtube videos providing help if that elusive 2048 tile is still evading you!
A great 2048 game guide is here:
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The apologists and the excuse-makers in the American Jewish community have begun their work. No need for concern, they say. Avigdor Lieberman, leader of Israel's Yisrael Beiteinu party, is not really an extremist. He may have some unconventional ideas and have said some unfortunate things, but he is basically a mainstream politician who poses no threat to U.S.-Israel relations or to relations between Israel and American Jews.
Much of the debate until now has focused on whether or not Lieberman can be accurately classified as a racist or a fascist. But this debate is largely beside the point. A far-right politician on the European model, he has risen to prominence at a time of uncertainty and fear by alleging that Israel faces a threat from within. Like other demagogues of this type, he has been sly in his rhetoric so that allegations of racism cannot be established with certainty.
Nonetheless, the thrust of his campaign was anything but ambiguous. His intention was to inflame hatred of Arab Israelis among the Jewish Israeli public. His major policy proposal was a loyalty oath clearly intended to disenfranchise Israel's Arab citizens and turn them into residents without rights. It was an outrageous, abominable, hate-filled campaign, brimming with incitement that, if left unchecked, could lead Israel to the gates of hell.
The challenges posed by the relationship between the Jewish state and its Arab citizens are certainly real. Demagogues thrive by focusing on real issues. It is legitimate to be concerned about the distancing of Arab Israelis from the Jewish state and about ensuring a Jewish majority in Israel. But no one in his or her right mind believes that these problems will be solved by rescinding the Israeli citizenship of more than a million Arabs.
American Jews — the vast majority of whom are strong supporters of Israel as both a Jewish and a democratic state — are dismayed by Lieberman, mostly because he represents values that we abhor. Furthermore, we know that America's commitment to Israel rests far more on shared values than on strategic interests, and thus we see him as a threat to the U.S.-Israel alliance. In addition, there is reason to worry that he will blacken Israel's name among the democratic nations of the world.
It would, of course, be a mistake to obsess about Lieberman and to grant him greater importance than he deserves. Remember that he received only about 12% of the vote, much of it a protest against the perceived weakness of the other major-party leaders. And, it's safe to say, most Israelis find his views utterly unacceptable. Still, Israel's bizarre parliamentary politics could elevate him to a position of real power. What is important, therefore, is for all concerned to do what is necessary to limit his influence and visibility.
If the party forming the next government can keep Lieberman out of the coalition, it should; if not, he should be exiled to the margins of the government, and it should be made clear at every opportunity that he does not speak for Israel.
But American Jewish leaders, too, face a significant test. For all those who claim to speak and lobby on our behalf, who fight antisemitism whenever it appears, and who champion Jewish rights everywhere, this is a moment of truth. If we are silent or speak the language of equivocation, we will weaken rather than strengthen Israel's cause. We will also undermine our credibility with our government and with American Jews, who are looking to us for leadership. We do not make excuses for the haters, the bigots and the demagogues who incite against Jews and other minorities around the world, and we must not make excuses when the inciter is one of our own.
Rabbi Eric Yoffie is president of the Union for Reform Judaism.
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Video: Tigers' Cabrera ducks foul ball
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Heading into Wednesday night's game in Cleveland, he was batting a whopping .384 with 49 RBIs and 12 homers. He hit three homers in Sunday's loss at Texas, then clobbered another in Tuesday's win at Cleveland.
What opposing pitchers haven't been able to -- knock Cabrera out -- one of his own teammates nearly took care of Tuesday night.
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text: Removing the sting from HihitahiRemoving the killer curves out of State Highway 1 at Hihitahi has been a very complex project. Nevertheless, thanks to the skill of those involved, it was a remarkably smooth-running operation, and the finished work has left the locals delighted. BY HUGH DE LACY For decades Mulvay's Corner at Hihitahi was the undoing of dozens of motorists travelling between Waiouru and Taihape on State Highway 1, and the curse of the Mulvay family who seemed always to be untangling vehicles and crash victims from their farm's roadside fence.If the two sharp bends with their permanent 30 kilometre per hour speed limit weren't hazard enough, unwary drivers on a winter's night could fall victim to the thick layer of ice that spread itself across the road. It ranked as one of the most dangerous spots on State Highway 1 in either main island, and efforts to do something about it began as early as 1964, only to be repeatedly abandoned because of the scale of the attendant problems – physical, environmental and cultural. The physical problems revolved around the Hautapu Stream, a pristine river rising on Mt Ruapehu 30 kilometres to the north, and winding its way down through precipitous papa and limestone gorges to Taihape before joining the Rangitikei River south of Utiku. Sited 12.5 kilometres south of Waiouru at an elevation of 740 metre, Hihitahi sits on the southern edge of the central volcanic plateau, and is one of the coldest and wettest places in the North Island. What made the project even more problematic was that the existing road was carved into the shady side of a bluff 100 metres high, with the ravines congesting the site and making access difficult. Opus International consulting engineer Bob Smith first became involved with Hihitahi in 1983 when he drilled a bore-hole at Mulvay's Corner for Opus' predecessor, the Ministry of Works and Development. But it wasn't until Opus won a Transit New Zealand contract for a 1.4km realignment in 1994 that the project began to take shape – and to grow like Topsy. Opus, at its own expense, surveyed a more cost-beneficial southward extension, involving just the two new bridges, which Transit subsequently adopted and funded retrospectively. The project was then extended at the northern end to include the replacement of the Hautapu Bridge and a passing lane beyond which saw the final project grow to 3.5km, with work beginning in 2004. The new alignment had to cross the old road no fewer than six times, all at different heights, and with the worst match-up being at the northern end where the old road was 7.5 metres higher than the new. The proximity of the Main Trunk rail line with its own bridges did not help either. The environmental problems arose not only from the Hautapu being Taihape's water supply and an outstanding trout stream, but because the Hihitahi realignment cut into areas of native bush. With the river capable of rising rapidly under the frequent heavy rain, silt fences had to be installed, and check dams built in concentrated channels and water tables to minimise erosion. The cultural dimension to the project arose from the presence of three Maori burial sites in the area. These factors all contributed to a long list of stakeholders, including the Tangata Whenua, Transit New Zealand, the Department of Conservation, the Rangitikei District Council, Telecom, OnTrack and the Horizons Regional Council. It took an extensive consultation round to get all these ducks in a row. The essence of the project from an engineering point of view, according to main contractor HEB Smithbridge's David Loe, was simply to get the roadway out of the shade and into the sunlight. "There wouldn't have been the accident history if the road hadn't iced up so much," Loe told Contractor. In fact the last accident happened just before work started when a truck and trailer unit, with a small child aboard, took the safety barriers with it as it plunged 20 metres into the river – amazingly with no serious injury to either driver or child. Forty years after remedial work was first considered, the project took on urgency when it became apparent that the piles on the single existing 30 metre concrete bridge could not be braced further against the river's erosion. The scale of the project, and the reason for its long delay, is apparent in the fact that it took three bridges totalling 417 metres in length and spanning the river four times, to replace the existing 30 metre one. This took the total cost of the project to $19.2 million. The largest and southern-most of the bridges was the 210 metre long Turangaarere, comprising nine spans at a maximum of 18 metres above the river, sitting on piles that were either 2.4 metres in diameter with two metre columns and three metre sleeves, or two metre piles with 1.65 metre sleeves driven to a maximum depth of 32 metres. The abutment piers are founded on 1.5 metre piles at a maximum depth of eight metres. The original plans called for the Turangaarere bridge, which crosses the Hautapu twice, to be built first to provide a haul road for the earthmoving, but ground conditions were such that this strategy had to be abandoned and the existing road, carrying through-traffic, used for haulage. Just up the road from the Turangaarere bridge is the six-span 132 metre Hihitahi Bridge. This middle bridge is 16 metres above the river, and its design was complicated by both a 3.75 percent south-to-north gradient and a constant 700 metre radius curve. It sits on piles and abutments similar to the Turangaarere's. The smallest and northernmost of the bridges, the Hautapu, is of three spans and 75 metres in length with a maximum height 12 metres above the river. The central piers are two metre diameter piles bored to a depth of 10 metres, with a 1.65 metre diameter single column to the pier head. The southern abutment is a pad footing on a keystone wall reinforced with steel ladders, while the northern abutment is concrete on two 1.65 metre diameter columns. The Hautapu was the first of bridges completed, in February last year, followed by the Turangaarere (April) and the Hihitahi (October), with Richardson Drilling subcontracting the piling for all three. Given the site complications, it was remarkable that the project's completion just before last Christmas was five months ahead of schedule, and it could be credited to two factors. Firstly there was the good run that earthmoving subcontractor Noel Magee's Magnum Construction of Te Kauwhata enjoyed in the summer season up to April 2005. Magnum faced making a total cut of 380,000 cubic metres, of which 300,000 cubic metres was cut to waste. It also had to blast out 50,000 cubic metres of the hard limestone rock lying in seams up to four metres thick between layers of papa clay. Some cuts were as much as 50 metres deep, with the biggest being 100 metres long and requiring the removal of 250,000 cubic metres of material. One of the cuts had to be made from the top down, with a helicopter delivering the fuel until access could be finally gained from the base. To accomplish all this Magnum used a fleet of three 40 tonne and two smaller dump trucks loaded by Magnum's latest piece of new machinery, a Hyundai 450 loader. Bulldozers and a 30 tonne digger rounded out Magnum's inventory that was backed up by an HEB Smithbridge digger and dump-truck doing odd jobs. The second reason the project came through ahead of time was HEB Smithbridge's speed of construction. This was achieved by casting the 64 I-beams on-site and using a 150 tonne Kobelco crane, backed up by a 60 tonne one, to lift the 25 metre long, 25 tonne beams into place. This turned out to be a master stroke, given the further complications that would have arisen had the beams had to compete with road traffic to get onto the site. In the end traffic delays were minimal: hold-ups of only 10-15 seconds to let the dump trucks through, and up to 15 minutes when blasting was under way. The trucks had a maximum haulage distance of two kilometres, and to finish the job off, Works Infrastructure laid 44,000 square metres of new pavement. Re-grassing and planting was carried out by Evergreen. The early completion is the more remarkable for the weather's refusal to co-operate. It started with a white Christmas just as work was getting under way in the summer of 2004, and throughout the following winters the temperature seldom made it above 10 degrees during the day, and rain and snow provided almost daily complications. Matters reached their nadir last winter when the area copped its biggest snowfall in 20 years. Opus' Bob Smith actively involved the people of Taihape, the self-styled gumboot capital of the world, through their local newspaper and a shop-window display. The contractors signed off on the project by relocating the town's iconic corrugated iron gumboot to a higher profile site on the northern approaches of State Highway 1. For a project as complex at Hihitahi, it was a remarkably smooth-running operation, and the finished work left the locals delighted. Contractor Vol.31 No.7 August 2007 |


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(Chinese recipes, prepare authentic Chinese food now!)
On weekends when I have all the sweet time in the world, I like puttering around the kitchen–flipping through my cookbooks, digging out ingredients–you know productive activities. Never mind the plants need pruning, the house needs cleaning. Then I'll finally get around to cooking up something pleasant and satisfying–such as these beautiful and scrumptious fried spring rolls.
Every country in Southeast Asia has its own interpretation of spring rolls. In Malaysia, there are no less than three variations of spring rolls or "popiah." The Straits Chinese like their popiah or spring rolls wet with savory fillings of julienned jicama, diced bean curds, shrimp, and crab meat wrapped in fresh popiah skin coated with sweet sauce (tee cheow) and chili paste. The Mamak (Indian-Muslim) prefer sweet date sauce in their spring rolls and less ingredients are used. They also like their Popiah (spring rolls) deep fried to perfection and served with spicy hot sauce…
In the Philippines, spring rolls are called lumpia and come in smaller packages; while in Vietnam, Cha Gio (Vietnamese spring rolls) are filled with ground pork and cellophane noodles instead of vegetables. And then there is the popular egg roll–a common appetizer in American Chinese restaurants–made with a thick spring roll (egg roll) wrapper and packed with shredded cabbages and served with sweet and sour sauce.
Regardless of its size, recipe, and method of preparation, spring rolls are tremendously popular. Try making spring rolls on one of your weekends or whenever you want to indulge in the joy of cooking. Suffice it to say, spring rolls are absolutely worth devouring. And let your maid or significant other handle the unpleasant chores.
Here is my recipe of fried spring rolls, a Malaysian recipe of spring rolls. Do try out my spring rolls recipe and if you have any questions about making spring rolls or this spring rolls recipe, leave me a comment.
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Nice touch of a single green long bean dice in the pictures.
I am having spring rolls now….Yummy..
Thanks for the recipe.TehSee
Hey RM,
Your photos and food always look so beautiful.
I thought I'd share a Chinese eggroll frying technique that I like to use which involves two woks, one heated to ~325 degrees Fahrenheit, the other to 450-475 degrees Fahrenheit. I fry the eggrolls in the lower temperature wok until they're almost done, then transfer them directly to the hotter oil, blasting them with heat to crisp the skins and seal in the flavor. The result is eggrolls that aren't greasy and resist getting soggy for hours.
My gramma taught it to me.
- Chubbypanda
Wow, now I really feel like having a springroll for brekkie or firing up the wok to make some.
Tummythoz – yep, that's the wonder of food photography. ;)
TehSee – Welcome to Rasa Malaysia and thanks for leaving me a comment.
Chubbypanda – thanks so much for your kind words, awww, you are so nice! I am trying my best to shoot good food pictures using my Canon SD450. I am planning to get myself a digital SLR so I can work more on food photography. :)
I will definitely try out your frying tips in the future. Yep, my spring rolls turned soggy after while. Another way that my aunt taught me is to dip the spring rolls into a rice flour batter– and that would seal in the crispiness too.
Boo – yes do cook and I can't wait to see your cooking posts.
although i know poh piah taste nice but i don't like them and rarely eats them… esp. the wet type. fried type once in a while, yes. ah but if the poh piah is fill with prawns, i will eat it!!
That lumpia look scrumptious! =)
Impeccable shots Bee. And thanks for sharing the recipe. By the way, the part about letting the maid do the unpleasant chores is funny to me. We had a maid in Indonesia, just like everyone else. I sometimes wonder if the maids had maids of their own. Anyway, great post, as always.
Is this an asian creation? You can also find the variations in central and south America. It's also a staple in Northern American's tapa restaurants. RM, this will go US$10 (at least) in NY.
Great pics as always! And should I say what great maid or significant other you have.
Lucia – well, I don't blame you that you don't like Popiah – there are too many delicious foods to savor in Penang!!! And yes about the prawns…I would eat anything with loads of prawns inside. :)
Irene – Thanks and welcome to Rasa Malaysia and thanks for leaving me a comment. Do pop in again.
Elmomonster – thanks for your kind compliment. Yes, everyone has a maid or two in Malaysia and I am not surprised to hear that it's the same in Indonesia. I think it's an Asian thing – forget about significant others, maids are more handy. LOL. ;)
Marketingguy – can I charge my Spring Rolls $20 instead of $10. :P
My favourite! (I have lots of favourite food! Ha Ha…) Love your pixs!
Thanks for your compliment. Yes, they are my favorite too!
hey rasa malaysia…thanks for the great recipe!
We call them lumpias in Jakarta too! (well, at least my grandparents do, I've never set a foot in Jakarta…). My grandma (and I!) fills it with vegetables (carrots, cabbage, onions, long beans, celery) and beef… One of my childhoods favorites, I had it with spicy Ketchup!! :-)
Hi there,
I love your food blog. It is wonderful. How do you manage to keep so slim. Do you not eat the food you prepared?I like your version of fried spring roll better than those sold at the chinese restaurants here. Im definitely going to try your recipe the next time i make them.
Just want to let you know that I made this fried spring rolls using your recipe and they are so good.
Your recipe is great. Recently I tried and made fresh spring roll (Penang, Malaysia style) without shrimp for my friend who is vegetarian, even though I like popiah's filling with shrimp very much :-) http://eheartrecipe.blogspot.com/2009/01/snack-popiah-fresh-spring-roll.html
The best Spring Rolls I have ever eaten, were in Australia. NO 1 was Jimmy Wah (deceased) in Ipswich QLD and NO 2 was New Ah Sing Chinese restaurant in Sydney, sadly it's closed down now.
As far as I could tell from a consumers point of view, the Spring roll was a mixture of Pork mince, lots of shredded cabbage and some shredded Chicken, a little Grated Carrot and several Prawns.
The Spring Rolls were moist and semi mushy inside highly likely from Chicken stock and very flavoursome. I have tried desperately to duplicate these, but I am still far off.
The secret seems to be in the sauce mixes, the amount of Cabbage to Pork (at least 5 to 1) and cooking all of the ingrediants together, except the Prawns.
I wonder if you have come across this recipe?
Graeme. Gold Coast Australiahi, i have a family recipe which we use shredded cabbages,shredded carrot, bean sprouts, some dried shitake mushrooms and minced pork and prawns & spring onions.
if you are still keen, i will search for the details. Cabbages
are much sweeter than most veg..
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I am going to make this dish for my GCSE food and need to know what the cooking time is please
Those look great I need to try this recipe.. I just finished a Spring Roll Video :-)
those look great
I'll be honest & chimin in here, really love those with all my heart or with a burnin passion… I love those things…