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The Kansas City Royals will celebrate their 43rd season at Kauffman Stadium in 2015. Kauffman has always been one of the crown jewel ballparks of Major League Baseball. Having hosted 74,345,705 fans since 1973, "The K", with its signature look, has proudly stood the test of time.
After years of planning and design, the Royals unveiled an exciting $250 million renovation of a true Kansas City landmark prior to the 2009 season. Visitors enjoy an improved Kauffman Stadium experience with unsurpassed amenities and state-of-the-art technology that touch each and every fan entering the park.
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In front of the fountains in left-center are the Sonic Slam seats. Right-center field offers a "standing room only" area between the outfield wall and the fountains, called the Pepsi Party Porch. This area has become among the most popular on hot summer days and nights since, at times, they are in the "splash zone" of the fountains powered by Grundfos.
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2013 was a year of further expansion for labour and employment firm Littler with two new practice areas created – a dedicated robotics group was announced in October and a health-care reform consulting group in May. New partners were also in abundance with 23 new hires announced throguhout the year across the firm's US offices.
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The new health-care reform consulting group addresses compliance with the obligations created by the Affordable Care Act and the robotics practice group creates a new resource for employers who deploy artificial intelligence systems in the workplace, as well as offering representation to robotics industry employers. Remaining at the forefront of innovation and development, the firm maintains its stellar reputation in the management-side labour and employment field and wins our law firm of the year award for the third year running.
Total Listings in WWL | 21 | Established | 1942 |
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Littler provides a full range of employment services including compliance, compensation, employment taxes and workplace safety. It also provides additional services in the way of training in compliance, ethics and leadership and employment practices audits, ensuring that clients need look no further to meet all their employment demands. The team has recently been involved in major litigation including the significant case Giordano et al v Safeway Inc regarding the exempt status of managers and assistant managers. Another highlight stems from the collective action brought against ManorCare in a case that involved potentially 44,000 class members. A team of Littler shareholders worked on the case for three years, culminating in a class decertification.
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The Softopper is undoubtedly the most versatile truck topper on the market today. With a Softopper you can have the best of both worlds. You can protect your cargo from the elements but still have full use of your truck bed just moments later. One person can easily retract (open) or close the convertible truck cap in about a minute, so you can have a fulltime cap or a cap on fulltime standby. The entire unit weighs between 34 - 49 lbs ( depending on model), so it is easily handled by anyone.
The Softopper is available for most truck models including Ford, Chevy, Nissan, Toyota, GMC, Dodge, Mazda, Isuzu and other pickup trucks.
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Softopper Retractable Truck Toppers are great for camping, sporting events, on the job and countless other uses. When you need the bed protected it's there and when you need the extra head room it's gone. It's fully collapsible, aluminum frame hugs your truck's bedrails, with purpose built clamps. ( No drilling into your truck bed is required ) The canopies form a weather-tight seal to keep the elements out. Plus.... they look great doing it.
Available Colors are Black, Charcoal and Tan
We have used the best materials available to build the Softopper . The materials used in the frame and fittings are also used in the Marine industry because of their ability to withstand harsh conditions, much worse than you should ever put your pickup through.
The canopies are manufactured with a premium automotive convertible topping which consists of an exterior grade woven fabric with a UV stabilized PVC coating for water resistance. It has been proven against, wind, rain, snow, sunlight, fading, mildew and rot and will remain beautiful for years. It is also the chosen fabric used by many major OEM convertible manufacturers, as it is made to standup to mother nature in all 4 seasons. There are no better canopy materials on the market for this application. Our goal is to manufacture Softoppers that last for many years in the hopes that our customers will recommend one to their friends. It is important to us that you're happy and proud of your purchase.
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I just want to thank you for getting back to me so quickly and assisting me with the problem I had with my softopper. Even after a year and a half and not expecting much due to the fact it was past warranty, you sent me a replacement piece with only a couple of pictures to show you my problem. In this day and age of companies not standing behind their products and customer service seems to be a lost art, your company stepped right up and were quick with a return pone call and a replacement part all within a few hours of my first contact.
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Hi all at Softopper, I purchased my soft top from you on 6/29/2011 to be sent to New Zealand and thought I would give you an update. WHAT A FREAKIN AWESOME TOP DUDES. I love it. It would definitely be the best buy for my TJ so far without doubt. I have had it in all types of weather, covered in mud, covered in snow, in the rain for days, in the hot sun, and it's just awesome, thanks for a great product and great service during purchase.
Softopper Review by Ken M, Twin Mountain, NH
It has been just over a year since we purchased the 'Softopper' for our Dodge Ram 3500. What an amazing product! We have been so thrilled with the purchase. Thanks for your creative efforts. I just wanted to follow up and say thanks. I just had a guy ask me about the Topper the other day when I was in the grocery store.
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Here's a pic of my 2004 F350 all geared up for a trip from Texas to Alaska last Summer. I'm probably harder on my truck than most of your customers and have had zero issues with your top. My three children (12,11 and 6) flip it open to access our camping and climbing gear on their own, and we offroad regularly. This thing gets drug through all different types of trees, covered in mud, sea salt, even blasted with sand in the 'dunes and has given me a year and a half of trouble free regular beatings. Thanks again and love it!
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- Front & Rear Cross Bars
- Center Cross Bars (two for standard models, three for long beds)
- 2 Hinged Folding Arms (left & right sides)
- Velcro Tape (hook side)
- Seamsealer - Apply before canopy installation. See seam sealer instructions on page 6.
- 2 sets of bedrails (2 pieces each)
- 4 clamps (6 for long beds)
- 4 screw-in snap studs
- Undo the snaps on the side panels, raise or unzip the rear zippers and flip the sides up and lay them nice and flat on the roof.
- Flip the rear panel up onto the roof and lay it flat.
- Stand on one side of the Softopper, and holding the front bar in place, bring the rear bar forward. You want to try and get the fabric to make even loops down in between the bars to make is as compact as possible
IMPORTANT: When retracting, especially in colder weather, it is very important to make sure that the front window folds evenly in the middle and rearward, into the bed of the truck. Failing to do so may cause the vinyl window to fold improperly and crack.
- Lower the whole unit down behind the cab. You'll notice that the pivot point is offset and the frame will move back as it's lowered forward.
IMPORTANT: When folding the Softopper forward down behind the cab it is very important to attach the rear straps (on the folding frame) to the attachment points at the front (where the front straps are attached to the bedrails). Make them snug. This will prevent the Softopper from being able to accidentally pop open when driving.
- When re-opening the Softopper...undo the rear safety straps from the front attachment points and lift the whole unit up to cab height. Now open the frame and canopy. You'll notice that as the rear part of the frame moves back, the front moves forward. Attach the rear straps, snap down the sides and rear...and you're off to the races.
- If you're going to remove the Softopper completely, retract the topper, then detach the front panel from the bed (Velcro or snaps) and wrap the front panel down under, then around the canopy into a nice little package. If you purchased the boot cover/storage bag, you can now place it over the canopy. You can remove the cotter pins and remove the folding frame and canopy as one piece.
Softopper Installation
Your Softopper contains the following pieces:
NOT SHOWN: One Fabric Canopy, two plastic snap-fit parts, two 12-inch round bars, one 40-50 inch round bar (depending on model), four #12 screws, two #20 self-drilling screws.
Select the bedrail pieces (the four (4) 1-inch square tubes). Join the two pieces of each bedrail together. They will go together so that the snaps are all on the same side. Join them by inserting the smaller square tube in the square end of its mate. Then line up the push buttons with a corner, slowly push together and carefully turn until the push button finds the hole.
There is a LEFT and RIGHT bedrail. NOTE: To tell the difference, the push button will always be forward of the split point (cab side of where the bars split in two). The angled pivot point bracket must be facing inwards, towards the bed and the snaps will be facing outwards. Place the bedrail on the top side of the truck's side rail, with the weather stripping facing down (if there is a paper-like strip on the weather stripping - remove before placing on truck. If there is a mylar coating on the weather stripping - Do Not Remove. This is to prevent it from sticking to the truck). The front end of the bedrail should be evenly aligned with the front inside corner of the bed.
It can be placed evenly with the inside edge of the truck's side rail or moved outward slightly. It is recommended that it rests within 1/2 inch from the inside.
Carefully place the clamps under the trucks side rail and then into the slots on the inner side of the Softopper bedrails. The clamps bolt will be on top. Some vehicles have ridges under the bedrail - try to avoid if possible.
NOTE: Some newer vehicles may be equipped with utility tracks beneath the bedrails. In this case you will use special utility track clamps (as shown below). To install utility track clamps, remove the track end caps (if applicable) and slide the "T" portion on the clamp into the track to the appropriate location where it lines up with the Softopper bedrail slot. Newer Nissan Frontiers with utility tracks use a C-shaped clamp that installs above the utility track, and directly onto the trucks bedrail.
Tighten down firmly...don't over-tighten. Just make sure they are snug so the Softopper bedrail is unable to move.
NOTE: You may have to re-tighten the clamps in a few minutes, after the weather stripping has had a chance to compress. Follow the same steps on the other side.
NOTE: At this point it's nice to have another person around as an extra hand to help put the folding frame together. You can do it alone . . . but it's a little awkward.
Take the hinged folding arms (left and right sides) and hold 4-5 feet apart. They should be exactly opposite of each other. The snap buttons near the connecting points will be facing inwards. One side has colored dots near the top.
Take each of the four cross bars (or five for long beds). They each have colored dots on one end. Carefully fit them together with the corresponding colors on the arm. Press the push button with your finger and carefully slide them together until the button finds the hole. You may have to wiggle them a little. HINT: Be carefully not to pinch your fingers between the pieces.
Before installing the frame onto the pivot pins on the truck bedrails, make sure to get the left and right sides correct.
NOTE: The pivot point holes in the frame are in the tubes that will be towards the rear of the truck.
EXAMPLE: If the folding frame were on the pivot pins and lying forward behind the cab, the bar with the holes in it should be on the top. Remove the cotter pin from the pivot pin in the bracket on the bedrail and carefully slide the frames' pivot hole onto the steel pivot pin. You may have to wiggle them a little or pivot it back and forth to get them on. Reinstall the cotter pin. Do the same on the other side.
NOTE: The pivot pin is designed to loosen slightly to allow for movement and flexing of the truck bed.
TIP: It is easiest to attach the canopy to the frame by working from the rear on the tailgate. Carefully lay down the frame towards the rear of the truck. Unfold the canopy a little to find the front snap flap. NOTE: The back window has zippers; the front does not...so look for the front.
Wrap the front snap flap (that has 6 or 7 female snaps) over and around the front cross bar and connect to the male snaps located on the front cross bar of the frame. Now raise the frame into a position that makes it easy to attach the rear snap flap (that has 6 or 7 female snaps) to the rear cross bar of the frame. Flip up the rear window panel onto the roof, (or climb into the back of the truck) and attach the rear snap flap snaps to the rear cross bar. Be sure to go over and around the top of bar and snap from underneath.
Now raise the entire frame up and forward. Attach the two front straps to the eyelets located on the top from ends of the bedrails. The corner fabric may bind a little this first time so you may have to help it a little. Now retract the topper towards the front of the bed.
You will now need to attach the plastic parts to the rear inside of the 1-inch square bedrails. The one marked (A) goes on the driver side and the other, marked (B) goes on the passenger side. If there are no pre-drilled holes you will need to drill two 3/16 inch holes into the rear bedrails as shown. The first hole is 1 inch from the rear of the bedrail in the center of rail, and the second hole 3 1/4 inches from the end of the rail. NOTE: Do not include the plastic end caps in these measurements. Install the adjustable snap-fit parts with the #12 screws provided.
These photos represent the rear of the driver-side bedrail
Bring the topper back up, and attach the rear straps to the rear eyelet holes on the plastic parts (make sure the straps are loose). NOTE: The topper should still be able to rock back and forth a little, as the straps should still be loose.
Flip down the front and sides of the canopy and connect the snaps along the edge of the fabric to the snaps on the side of the bedrail. It's easier to start at the front and work your way back. Snap the 2 or 3 on each side and then tighten the back straps a little. Work your way back, one snap on each side at a time.
The Canopy will be quite snug the first time it goes on. Take your time and let the fabric have time to stretch out. The roof will stretch out and everything will fit into place. It can take a few minutes or more...if it's very cold (in winter) take more time or move the truck into a warmer garage.
NOTE: If it is snug when you are nearing the last few snaps, place on hand up on top of the frame and pull down gently to help set the snaps.
Reach in and adjust the front webbings until they are snug. Don't over-tighten the straps; you just want them to be snug. They are only to hold the roof in place when the sides are rolled up.
NOTE: Test again to see if the bed rail can move. If so, retighten the clamps. After a short time the weather stripping will compress and there will be no need to retighten. Just be sure to check it once in a while.
Adjust the four corners of the Canopy with the adjustable corner Velcro to get a nice fit on your truck.
CAUTION: When removing the canopy from the frame, pull evenly on the snaps. If there is any resistance, wiggle them around under a little tension until they release. Tugging violently can cause the snaps to deform, making it very hard to re-snap.
Insert a 12-inch bar tube into each end of the longer tube, with the plastic end caps out. Press the bar assembly into the snap-fit parts on the bedrail, adjusting the total length as necessary for a tight side-to-side fit. The idea is to have the larger tube centered and have as little side-to-side movement as possible once secured in the plastic parts and have equal lengths of the smaller tubes protruding from each end. Mark the location of where the smaller tubes enter the larger tube. The longer tube has pre-drilled holes in each end. These holes will be used to guide a 1/8 inch drill bit into the smaller tube. Hold the smaller tube securely in the larger tube at the correct location and drill through. Install the #20 screw and repeat on the other end. Insert the finished tube assembly into the window panel sleeve, press into snap-fit parts on both sides and check fit.
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Velcro... Three pieces will go on the outside of the tailgate (if you so choose), and the other two will go on the inside wall of the bed, at the front of the box near the top.
If using the velcro on the tailgate, pull down the zippers on the back flap and adjust the velcro on the back corners of the canopy so that the back flap sits nicely along the top of the tailgate. Tug gently on the back flap and find the place where it seems to sit easily. There is Velcro (loops) sewn along the bottom inside edge of the back flap. This is where the Velco tape must line up once installed on the tailgate. Not too high or too low, just right so it won't be seen when the back is zipped down and secured.
TIP: Use a washable crayon to help fiind the center and to help you line things up.
Don't pull off the sticky backing yet. Be sure to clean the area well (use a 50/50 solution of water and alcohol) where the Velcro will be installed. Plastic bed liners or tailgate protectors generally have a waxy surface, which reduces the holding strenth of the Velcro. It is best to apply the Velcro directly to the paint. Flip the back flap down and retest again for evenness. Take one piece and peel off the platic that conceals the sticky backing, and then very carefully apply it to the center of the tailgate. Now take the second piece and apply it to one side of the tailgate, leaving about an inch extending past the edge of the tailgate. This remaining inch should be wrapped around the edge of the tailgate. Now apply the 3rd piece to the other side. Now go over the three pieces and press along back and forth to make sure they are firmly attached.
NOTE: Velcro tape will reach maximum holding strength after 24 hours. Feel free to cut to shorter lengths if necessary or preferred.
You will now repeat this process with the remaining two pieces of Velcro tape, spacing them approximately 18 inches apart for the front flap along the inside front of the truck box. With bed liners you can instead install the screw-in snap studs (supplied) to attach the front inside flap.
SEAMSEALER: The seamsealer should be applied to the underside of the fabric ( as it may show if it's on the outside). It usually only needs to be applied to the seam that goes all the way around the roof, and on the upper area of the buckle webbings on the sides and rear. Be sure to shake the bottle well before applying to mix up the contents. Apply liberally to the seam, concentrating on where the needle and thread penetrated the fabric to fill the needle holes.
NOTE: Recheck the clamps again to make sure they are tight and the bedrails are secure.
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Analogue of the term "hot lunch", in which one is defecated upon by another. Usually followed by currency being exchanged.
If she asks you for a hot lunch, just drop trou and blow mud on her. When she says "wow"!, just say, "there's ya a hot DINNER, baby"!
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When a colleague has one too many sick days, one can refer to the saying 'more days off than hot dinners'.
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Anders Åslund was a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute from 2006 to 2015. He is an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. His area of research is the economic policy of Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe, as well as the broader implications of economic transition. He worked at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace from 1994 to 2005, first as a senior associate and then from 2003 as director of the Russian and Eurasian Program. He also worked at the Brookings Institution and the Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies. He earned his doctorate from Oxford University.
Åslund served as an economic adviser to the governments of Russia in 1991–94 and Ukraine in 1994–97. He was a professor at the Stockholm School of Economics and the founding director of the Stockholm Institute of East European Economics. He has worked as a Swedish diplomat in Kuwait, Poland, Geneva, and Moscow. He is a member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences and an honorary professor of the Kyrgyz National University. He is chairman of the Advisory Council of the Center for Social and Economic Research (CASE), Warsaw, and of the Scientific Council of the Bank of Finland Institute for Economies in Transition (BOFIT).
He is author or coauthor of 14 books, including Ukraine: What Went Wrong and How to Fix It (2015), How Capitalism Was Built: The Transformation of Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, the Caucasus and Central Asia (Cambridge University Press, 2007 and 2013), The United States Should Establish Permanent Normal Trade Relations with Russia (2012), How Latvia Came through the Financial Crisis (2011), The Last Shall Be the First: The East European Financial Crisis (2010), The Russia Balance Sheet (2009), How Ukraine Became a Market Economy and Democracy (2009), Russia''s Capitalist Revolution: Why Market Reform Succeeded and Democracy Failed (2007), Building Capitalism: The Transformation of the Former Soviet Bloc (Cambridge University Press, 2002), How Russia Became a Market Economy (Brookings, 1995), Gorbachev''s Struggle for Economic Reform, 2d ed. (Cornell University Press, 1991), and Private Enterprise in Eastern Europe (Macmillan, 1985). He is also editor or coeditor of 16 books, including The Great Rebirth: Lessons from the Victory of Capitalism over Communism (2014), Russia after the Global Economic Crisis (2010), Challenges of Globalization: Macroeconomic Imbalances and Development Models (2008), Europe after Enlargement (Cambridge University Press, 2007), and Revolution in Orange (Carnegie Endowment, 2006).
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The Epoch Times 25 Years Ago: Dismantling the Communist States Book Review | December 7, 2014 The Epoch Times reviews the Peterson Institute''s latest book, The Great Rebirth: Lessons from the Victory of Capitalism over Communism, which presents the findings of Anders Åslund and Simeon Djankov''s definitive assemblage of research and reflections by those who led the transition in Eastern Europe.
New York Times Ukraine, Caught in a Vise Video | September 2, 2014 Anders Åslund discusses Ukraine''s economic shift toward Europe in this video.
NPR''s All Things Considered Russia Retaliates for Western Sanctions with Ban on Food Imports Audio with transcript | August 7, 2014 Anders Åslund explains how Russia''s new ban on US and European food products may have a greater impact on Russian consumers than US economic interests.
Wall Street Journal Live Will Tougher Sanctions Slow Violence in Ukraine? Video | July 28, 2014 Anders Åslund joins Sara Murray to discuss the potential impact of the European Union''s tough new sanctions against Russia
NPR''s Weekend Edition Ukraine Protesters Denounce Russian Cash Audio with transcription | December 21, 2013 Anders Åslund discusses the bailout loan that Ukraine accepted from Russia in an interview with National Public Radio.
Diane Rehm Show Unrest in Ukraine Audio | December 12, 2013 Anders Åslund joins a distinguished panel of experts on the Diane Rehm Show to discuss the ongoing unrest in Ukraine.
NPR''s All Things Considered Two Nominations Round Out Obama''s Second-Term Cabinet Audio with transcript | May 2, 2013 Jeffrey J. Schott expects the newly-nominated US Trade Representative, Mike Froman, to hit the ground running since he has been at the heart of everything the administration has done on trade.
Business News Network The Political Climate in Russia Video | May 6, 2013 Anders Åslund explains to BNN why the number of small enterprises in Russia is declining and how the reduced competition is slowing economic growth.
Voice of America Russia Re-Industrializes as Energy Boom Fades Video | March 22, 2013 Anders Åslund tells Voice of America we should expect to see a substantial revival of Russian manufacturing now that oil prices seem to be leveling out and Russia''s energy sector is no longer crowding out other sectors.
BNN Cyprus Bailout Bank Account Seizures - A One Off-Action, or a Template for Future Bailouts? Video | March 18, 2013 Shortly after the first bailout plan for Cyprus was announced, Anders Åslund tells BNN''s Howard Green that he would have preferred the plan only target accounts worth more than 100,000 euros.
Voice of America 2012 Ukrainian Elections Through the Eyes of US Experts Video | October 2012 Anders Åslund joins a Voice of America discussion to preview the upcoming parliamentary elections in Ukraine and to discuss future cooperation between Kyiv, Brussels, and Washington.
Onet.pl Poland Is Now Ready for Growth Video | September 25, 2012 Former Polish Prime Minister Jan Krzysztof Bielecki, guest interviewer on Onet.pl, Poland''s largest internet TV channel, chooses Anders Åslund as his guest to discuss the European debt crisis and economic reforms in the Middle East from a East European perspective.
Business News Network German Court Ruling on European Stability Mechanism Video | September 12, 2012 Anders Åslund discusses the announcement of German courts ratifying the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), which is designed to act as a new bailout fund for the euro area.
Bloomberg TV ECB Decision Will Calm Bond Markets Video | September 6, 2012 Anders Åslund says the European Central Bank''s decision to give up its preferred creditor status is a critical change that was needed to help raise confidence in the bond markets.
Washington Post''s Wonk Blog What the Habsburg Empire Can Tell Us About Breaking Up the Euro Zone Article | August 13, 2012 The Washington Post highlights Åslund''s historical analysis of failed currency unions [pdf] in the Habsburg Empire, the former Soviet Union, and the former Yugoslavia, all of which resulted in "total economic fiascos."
Center for Economic Policy Research Latvia''s Recession and Recovery: Are There Lessons for the Eurozone? April 11, 2012 Anders Åslund, PIIE, and Mark Weisbrot, Center for Economic and Policy Research, present two opposing views on whether Latvia was successful or not in its approach to the global financial crisis. Åslund is coauthor of How Latvia Came through the Financial Crisis and author of The Last Shall Be the First: The East European Financial Crisis.
American Enterprise Institute Putin Made Two Mistakes About Medvedev Video | December 9, 2011 Anders Åslund speaks at the conference, "Russia''s Revolution 20 Years Later: Hopes of the Past, Expectations for the Future," hosted by the American Enterprise Institute.
Russia Beyond the Headlines Russia''s Heft in WTO Means More Economic Commitments Article | December 2, 2011 RBTH interviews Anders Åslund on what joining the WTO will mean for Russia. See also Policy Brief 11-20: The United States Should Establish Permanent Normal Trade Relations with Russia.
BBC Is Russia a "Mafia State"? Video | December 1, 2010 BBC Newsnight''s Emily Maitlis asks the former British ambassador to Moscow, Sir Tony Brenton, and Anders Åslund, a former economic adviser to the Russian government, whether there is evidence to suggest a link between organized crime and the Russian government.
Bloomberg Latvian Austerity Plan Is a "Success," Peterson''s Åslund Says Article | June 4, 2010 Latvia''s strategy to narrow its deficit while keeping the lats fixed to the euro is a "success" and may be a model for other countries, says Anders Åslund.
University of California, Berkeley Conversations with History Interview | February 12, 2008 Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes economist Anders Åslund for a discussion of Russia after the fall of communism. He analyzes the reasons for the succcessful implementation of a market economy and the reasons for the failure to achieve a democratic revolution. He compares the leadership of Gorbachev, Yelstin, and Putin. Åslund also discusses the implications of authoritarian rule by Putin for Russia and relations with the West.


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Phoronix: 8-Way NVIDIA Nouveau GPU Comparison
After earlier this week delivering a 12-way AMD Radeon graphics card comparison with the open-source Linux Gallium3D graphics driver, being published today is a similar comparison on the NVIDIA side. Tested for this article were eight NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards from multiple hardware generations while using the very latest open-source Nouveau driver code.
I think he means one that is *not* like his.
Michael do you have a GTX 580 to benchmark? I'm having no luck with it on Fedora 18 beta. Hangs at GDM. Wondering if kernel + nouveau from git is any better...
I'm having no luck with it on Fedora 18 beta.
That, really makes me happy
There wasn't a single test, where the nouveau driver on NVIDIA hardware would outperform the radeon driver on AMD hardware...
(I know, they reverse engineer with no support from the manufaturer etc. it just means to me, if you want the latest xorg-server and all features with an open driver use AMD hardware)


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The light and tiny beads of sweat that transfer from the back of a males scrotum to the skin of a female during sex, usually propelled by the energy of the sack flopping back and forth.
You could tell that the stain on her dress was less the usual culprit, and more flop sweat than anything else. The key was in the viscosity.
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Nervous perspiration caused by a fear of failure before an audience.
The applause had been deafening on her entrance, but after ten minutes the air was heavy with "flop sweat".
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Description | Bifacial side notch projectile point with a concave proximal end, one of a group of thirty projectile points collected by Colonel John G. Clark of the 50th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment while he was stationed at Fort Rice in Dakota Territory during the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. This is a type of bird point made out of volcanic glass (obsidian) and although possibly collected in Dakota Territory, this point's ultimate origin was probably Oregon or northern California. See also ID Numbers 71IN.44.1 through 71IN44.30. |
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Format | Content Category: artifacts |
Measurements | 1 inch length 1/2 inch width |
Nomenclature | Projectile point |
Creation | Made by (possibly) Plateau Indians |
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Porcello set to deal in Tigers' bid to sweep Phillies
Pettibone looks to help Philadelphia snap seven-game skid in finale
Not much has gone right for the Phillies on their road trip.
After taking the opener against the Mets during a nine-game trip, the Phillies have lost seven straight and will turn to Jonathan Pettibone as they look to avoid being swept for the second time in as many series.
Pettibone (5-4, 3.97 ERA) allowed three runs on seven hits over fine innings in his last start -- a loss to the Cardinals.
"They were patient early on when I was kind of in control," Pettibone said after the outing. "Then, when things started going the other way, they started to be more aggressive, a couple of first-pitch knocks and stuff. They kind of teeter-tottered throughout the game, staying aggressive, then remaining patient. They have a good lineup throughout, and they got the best of us."
As the Phillies continue to search for answers, the Tigers head into Sunday's series finale having won six of their last seven and sitting at 13 games over .500.
The Tigers are certainly playing well at the moment and adding Miguel Cabrera back into Saturday's lineup energized a team that is continuing a push to the postseason.
Detroit will hand the ball to Rick Porcello on Sunday in search of a three-game sweep, following Saturday's 10-0 blowout at Comerica Park.
Porcello has a 4.37 career ERA in Interleague Play, but has been dominant in July with a 1.35 ERA and 3-0 record.
However, the time off for the All-Star break caused him to be a bit rusty in his last outing.
"That first inning was pretty shaky," Porcello said Tuesday. "I think just not being on the mound in a game situation for a while was causing me to kind of be off rhythm. It felt a little foreign, but I battled through it and the guys made some outstanding plays behind me that really helped me out."
Phillies: Club busy as Trade Deadline looms
• The Phillies have lost seven straight and are a season-high six games below .500, but that doesn't mean the club is going to blow up the roster prior to Wednesday's 4 p.m. ET non-waiver Trade Deadline.
"I think our plan is to be competitive and in the mix on an annual basis," assistant general manager Scott Proefrock said. "I think all the different options that we've considered or talked about internally that I've been a part of have been geared toward just that, remaining competitive and being in the mix continually. We owe that to our fans and we certainly have the wherewithal to be in the mix to do that."
Even if the Phillies do wind up dealing a few key pieces, it appears they are not going into a total rebuilding mode and will look to win in the immediate future.
Tigers: Cabrera returns to lineup
When the Tigers took the field for Saturday's contest, there was a familiar face batting third and playing third.
After missing four games with a hip injury, Miguel Cabrera rejoined the Tigers' lineup, although he admittedly only feels about 70 percent.
"It was good hitting, fielding," Cabrera said prior to Saturday's 10-0 win. "It bothered me running."
Cabrera made his presence felt on Saturday as he went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and a home run in his first at-bat.
Worth noting
• Pettibone has never faced the Tigers.
• Although Porcello has never started a game against the Phillies, he has faced a few of their hitters.
Delmon Young and Michael Young have faced Porcello on numerous occasions. Delmon is 8-for-22 (.364) while Michael is 7-for-18 (.389) against the right-hander.
William Boor is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Amazing handling, great for use in the Grigri 2, nicely cushioned falls, and light as can be. I would definitely recommend this rope. Perfect for sport and trad leads. So lightweight — even in the 70m with dry treatment! I also got the bi-weave which makes finding the middle actually possible — visibilty can save lives and help you avoid sticky situations. I would also recommend the Dry treatment. It extends the longevity of your rope. Of course, 70 meter length for versatility. I've used this… Full review
New England Ropes / Maxim Equinox 10.2 mm
After a year of weekend climbing I still like this rope. I didn't expect a lot from a rope in this price range, yet I was pleasantly surprised. The rope, after a year of weekend sport climbing during nice weather, shows very few signs of wear; one broken strand in the whole rope. I saw a lot of other climbers using this rope right after I bought it so evidently I was not the only one who jumped on the clearance deal at REI. It started out stiff and it has softened up in this time but it will… Full review
Beal Rando 8 mm
Lightweight rope for non-technical terrain. It's useful for glacier travel or peace of mind when necessary. Has a dry treatment which gives it some water resistance and it's pretty light and compact. Can be found in 20, 30, and 48 m length. It's the kind of rope you use for non-technical terrain or when you are not sure what to expect. Full review
Beal Cobra 8.6 mm
Very light rope with low impact force number. A good choice for alpine climbing, mountaineering and ice climbing. Golden dry option is suited for snow/winter usage with its waterproofing treatment. Full review
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By Stephanie Krieger
When presenting at a user group meeting last week, someone asked me if a low Windows Experience Index (WEI) score of 1 or 2 means that he should not use Windows Vista on that computer. The answer is "not at all."
One of my favorite capabilities of Windows Vista is that it scales itself to fit your computer to help give you the best possible performance. For example, if your computer doesn't have the graphics capability to effectively display the new Windows Aerovisual effects, Windows Vista won't enable those effects on your computer.
In this article, I'll show you where to find your computer's WEI base score and subscores, as well as how to interpret them. I'll also show you how you can use these scores to help know what to look for when buying a new computer, upgrading your existing computer, or troubleshooting performance issues.
Here's how to find your computer's WEI scores:
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View the Windows Experience Index base score and subscores for your computer. If you have recently upgraded your hardware and want to find out if your score has changed, click Update my score. If you don't see subscores and a base score, click Score this computer.
This image shows the WEI scores for the computer I used to write this column:
In Performance Information and Tools, click View and Print Details to see a list of system details, such as how much dedicated graphics memory your video card has and whether it supports DirectX 9.
WEI scores currently range from 1 to 5.9. Your computer is rated with an overall score, called the base score, and with subscores for each of five individual hardware components: processor, memory, graphics, gaming graphics, and primary hard disk. The base score is determined from the lowest of the five subscores, because your computer's performance is limited by its slowest or least-powerful hardware component.
The base score and subscores express the level of performance you can expect not only from Windows Vista itself, but from the programs that you run on it. That said, a base score of 1.0 doesn't mean that you have a bad computer or that you shouldn't use Windows Vista. It means that Windows Vista will run with basic functionality and that common business programs, such as those in the Microsoft Office system, will perform acceptably. A higher score represents a computer that's capable of higher performance and of running programs that demand more system resources.
As newer, faster hardware becomes available, Microsoft will increase the top end of the rating scale to allow scores of 6.0 and higher. That means the score you see today will have the same meaning at any point in your computer's lifetime. For example, even if the top end of the WEI range increases to 8.0, my computer's base score will remain at 2.2 if I don't make any hardware changes.
The following table shows how to interpret your computer's base score.
1.0 to 1.9
You can expect basic performance. The computer meets Windows Vista minimum requirements.
Work with business programs, web browsers, and e‑mail and instant-messaging programs. Play simple games.
2.0 to 2.9
You might begin to experience enhanced performance capabilities of Windows Vista, such as Windows Aero.
Run the same programs as the previous level but with better performance.
3.0 to 3.9
Windows Aerowill typically be enabled automatically on the computer.
Run all programs from previous levels as well as some graphics-intensive games and most features of Windows Media Center.
4.0 to 4.9
The computer should perform well with high-resolution monitors and multiple monitors.
Run all programs from previous levels with excellent performance. Run Windows Media Center with high-definition video.
5.0 to 5.9
You can expect the highest performance level available.
Run all items from previous levels, games with ultra-rich graphics, three-dimensional modeling programs, and high-end video and multimedia programs.
Wondering about Windows Aero? The new Windows Aerocapabilities are among the coolest components of the Windows Vista experience. Windows Aeroincludes beautiful graphic effects, such as translucent windows, as well as productivity-enhancing tools, such as taskbar thumbnails and Windows Flip 3D. Learn more about Windows Aero.
When you consider upgrading your computer or you need to troubleshoot performance issues, the WEI subscores can help you quickly get the information you need. For example, if I were unhappy with quality of video playback on my computer, I could check my WEI graphics subscore. The subscore of 2.2 indicates that my existing video card might not be powerful enough to provide the video performance I want.
The following list summarizes the five subscores:
Processor subscore. This subscore measures the performance of your processor when tasked with several common Windows-based activities. The subscore represents the average of those measurements.
Memory subscore. System memory can be a major factor in performance. This subscore is based on the amount of random access memory (RAM) in your computer, not including any memory reserved for graphics, as follows:
Graphics subscore. This subscore indicates how well a computer will run Windows Aeroand play videos. This measurement is based on video memory bandwidth (megabytes per second), so the higher the dedicated graphics memory in your video card, the better this score is likely to be. A 256-megabyte (MB) video card, for example, is almost certain to get a higher score than a 128-MB card.
Any graphics card that doesn't support Microsoft DirectX 9 automatically receives a score of 1.0, regardless of other factors. Also note that a video card using a driver that doesn't support Windows Vista Display Driver Model (WDDM) can't receive a score higher than 1.9. (DirectX 9 and WDDM are requirements for Windows Aero.)
Gaming graphics subscore. This subscore is based upon the frames per second at which the video card can handle different textures. If the video card doesn't support Microsoft Direct3D 9, it automatically receives a score of 1.0. A card that supports Direct3D 9, DirectX 9, and WDDM automatically receives a score of at least 2.0.
Primary hard disk subscore. This subscore measures hard disk bandwidth in megabytes per second. You can expect any modern hard disk to score at least a 2.0.
If you don't have a lot of experience with computer hardware and some of the terms in the preceding list don't mean much to you, trust me: You're not alone. Using myself as an example, I can tell you that, although I work with computers professionally, I'm far from a hardware expert. As I shop for a new video card to improve my computer's graphics subscore and get better video performance, I just look for the requirements specified in the list above. My current video card memory is 128 MB. So, because my card already supports DirectX 9 and WDDM, I'm looking for a card with those capabilities as well as at least 256 MB of dedicated graphics memory.
About the author
Stephanie Krieger este unul dintre specialiştii cei mai valoroşi (MVP) de la Microsoft şi autor a două cărţi despre Microsoft Office system, între care Advanced Microsoft Office Documents 2007 Edition Inside Out. A fost consultant la companii internaţionale pe probleme de utilizare a sistemului Office şi a pregătit numeroşi profesionişti şi instructori software.
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The Luray Zoo * 1087 Us Highway 211 West * Luray, Virginia 22835 * (540) 743-4113
Owner Of Luray Zoo
Luray Zoo is open on weekends 10am to 4pm.
The Zoo will be open the following weekdays from 11am to 4pm:
December 22, 2014 through December 26, 2014
December 29, 2014 through January 2, 2015
December 24, 2014 our Holiday gift to you, regular zoo admission is half off!
Luray Zoo will be open the following weekdays from 11am-4pm for Thanksgiving Break No Appointment needed, November 24, 2014 through November 28, 2014. The Zoo will also be open it's normal off season hours of operation of 10am-4pm on the weekends. For more info on Luray Zoo Hours Of Operations Click Here. Discovery Tours are also available and booking fast for more info on Discovery Tours and to book click here.
The Zoo is preparing once again for the cold weather ahead. Saturday November 1, 2014 (weather permitting) will be the last day of the season that the Ring Tailed Lemurs, and parrots will be on display as they will be moving into their winter housing. They will be back out on display in the spring!
We are also switching over to our off season business hours on November 1, 2014. November-March the Zoo is Open Weekends 10am to 4pm. Luray Zoo is CLOSED November 2, 2014 and will resume normal weekend business hours November 8, 2014.
The Zoo is open weekdays only for Discovery Tour Appointments.
Luray Zoo will be OPEN 11am-4pm on the following weekdays for Holiday Breaks NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED
November 24-28 2014 December 22-26, 2014
December 29-31, 2014 January 1-2, 2015
Luray Zoo reserves the right to close without notice due to weather, or emergencies. We try to post all closed days in advance see the hours of operation page for days the zoo will be closed. Always check the website and hours of operation page for unexpected closings due to weather or family emergencies.
Thank you for submitting your name suggestions for the special new zoo family member. The little guys name has been chosen and it is Flash! Flash is a rare Bennett wallaby because he is albino! There is only a 1 in a 100,000 chance that Flash could have been born an albino wallaby! When you visit the zoo you may see Flash riding in moms pouch or see him hopping about on the ground playing with the leaves.
There are no more slots open for Discovery Tours on May 24, 2014 and May 25, 2014. We still have a few openings for May 26, 2014.
On April 18,2014 Feel like a kid again when visiting the Luray Zoo. From 10:00 a.m. - 5 pm all guests will be charged the children's admission price of only $5.00!
(No coupons or other discounts can be used on Young At Heart Days)
Young At Heart Days for 2014 Season
May 16, 2014
June 20, 2014
July 18, 2014
August 15, 2014
September 19, 2014
October 17, 2014
Please excuse the mess, construction going on at the Zoo!
Every Saturday until May 17, 2014 at 2pm we will be having Keeper Talk at one of the animal exhibits! For more info on educational shows and zoo activities click here!
Luray Zoo Owners Christine and Mark Kilby have finished loading the zoomobile van with toys for the Salvation Army Christmas Assistance Program. The Zoo is donating over $3000.00 in gifts, Christine will be delivering the gifts on Monday December 23, 2013.
We hope everyone has a very merry Christmas and a wonderful new year!
In celebration of the Holiday Season, regular Zoo admission will be half off on Saturday December 21, 2013!
Happy Holidays From All The Animals Of Luray Zoo!
The Luray Zoo * 1087 Us Highway 211 West * Luray, Virginia 22835 * (540) 743-4113