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Easy Riders: Motorcycling India
By Ravi J. Deka
By now I am used to the routine. First, it is a look of utter disbelief mixed with suspicion, then awe before breaking out into an all-out grin and a flurry of questions. As much as I would be tempted to cut my interrogators short by stating my own requirements--a meal or board for the night, maybe a shower, I have learned to practice restraint.
I can't blame them for their curiosity, really. A dust coated and shaky legged rider on an only slightly grimier and overladen motorcycle, who by his own admission has no other reason for undertaking the journey but to see India by road, is hardly the regular visitor of an Indian hotel or restaurant.
But, why a motorcycle? Isn't it dangerous? Where do you stop at night? How does your family react, and are you married? Of the myriad questions, explaining why I prefer a motorcycle over a bus or a train is the easiest.
No other transport allows for a greater interaction with the surroundings, especially in India where every corner seems to manifest an astonishing new aspect of the unpredictable kaleidoscopic wonder that is this country: an unannounced religious procession in full color with elephants and costumed gods; a thunderous waterfall; or just a traffic gridlock 14,000 ft above sea level.
Besides, how else can a sore butt, bloodshot eyes and shaky arms be borne with a sense of accomplishment? What else would make people stare with jealousy or admiration as you pass? Not to mention how else would you stumble across the opportunity to stay in a parachute tent in the middle of the Himalayan desert or relax with a chai at a wayside dhaba--the ubiquitous truck stops lining the Indian highways--or spook out the receptionist of the hotel when you rode in for the night.
Every year, several hundred wheel-crazed travelers arrive in India with plans to explore the subcontinent on a motorcycle--riding over the frozen Himalayas or through the sweltering heat of the Rajasthan desert to the humid greenery of the south. Some sign up for an all-inclusive guided motorcycle safari, others just rent or purchase a machine and find their own directions. But all come here with the intent of riding; few find themselves on a saddle by a fluke.
Though by no means a rider's paradise with pockmarked roads, chaotic traffic and the ever-present wandering holy cows, motorcycling in India has limitations, but a distinctive appeal as well. The majority of which belongs to the thrill of riding a Royal Enfield Bullet.
The sole remnant of the once glorious British Motorcycling Industry, Enfields are still manufactured in India and are available in 350cc and 500cc models, differing little from the 1958 UK models (Enfields re-badged as Indians were also sold in the U.S. during the Fifties). Terribly outdated, but of robust construction with an easy availability of spares, the 4strk singles are the clear favorite among the motorcycling travelers in the country (although an occasional tourist might be spied puttering along on a Vespa or a Japanese bike).
The roads might not be silky nor the machines without glitches, yet motorcycling in India gives very powerful insights into life in this vast and diverse country. More importantly, traveling by motorbike provides adventurous travelers with the opportunity to learn how we face the various extremities thrown at us. It gives us the chance to see ourselves when one maniacal truck driver almost pushes you off the road while another offers shelter during a flash blizzard atop the Baralacha La. Similarly, whether trying to connect with a bunch of villagers praying at Lake Pushkar or celebrating Bob Dylan's birthday in Shillong, the motorcycle is only a one part of what is involved while touring India. A mode of transportation, yes, but a potent tool of self-development as well.
Much like the International wing of the New Delhi airport, the first stretch leaves a lot to be desired. The traffic is heavy, the air sodden with fumes of traffic, industrialization and fertilizer. But, on the plus side, the road is wide and well-maintained with numerous resting stops to take a
After Chandigarh, the scenery improves and the first option of routes presents itself. Taking the right turn leads to Shimla–the Raj's old summer capital–while the left one goes straight to Manali via Bilaspur. Shimla is nearer, and within an hour you are transported from the hot north Indian plains into the cool coniferous and monkey-infested hills. If you are lucky, you might even be followed a tiny, narrow-gauge tourist train chugging along the tracks alongside the road.
From Shimla, there are two ways to get to Manali–the gateway to the Himalayas: the state highway which connects to Bilaspur is used by the bulk of the traffic, or the little known Tatapani route, a narrow and very sparingly used serpentine back road that snakes through a fir forest, descends down to a subtropical highland jungle with hot springs, and then, hugging the hills from valley to valley, comes out near Pandoh before Kullu. With an early start, it's a day's ride and one of the most beautiful in the country. Keep an eye for the gigantic mural of Hanuman, the monkey god.
The real trial begins right after, with 485 kilometers of narrow, steep and graveled roads, creeping though the Himalayas, deserts and no less then five snowy mountain passes, the highest of them, the Tanglang La at 18,000 feet. At the end of the road you arrive at Leh, the capital of Ladakh, with its Buddhist monasteries and volunteer workers. From here, you have the choice of either riding ahead into the valley of Kashmir or returning back the same way.
Unlike the hilly terrain of the northern route, where most roads are in reasonable condition except in the snowy reaches, most of the back roads of Rajasthan are in poor shape. With sparse traffic, it makes more sense to stick to highways. Similarly, summer temperatures normally hover above 40C (well over 100 degrees F), so it's is best to check out the desert and the camel fair of Pushkar in autumn, before the onslaught of the tourists in winter.
Coasting along the beaches beneath the palm trees or just looking at the sea from the cliffs, Goa–a favorite alternative hangout since the 1960s–breaths an air of deep self-contentment, verging on the point of stagnation. Instead of proceeding onwards, the temptation to relax triumphs, at least temporarily, and riding about the tiny state or lying on the beach becomes more of a lifestyle than part of a tour.
South of Goa, where signs say "cool drinks" and fish are cooked in coconut oil, the temple circuit begins. First heading west to Hampi, the town of rocky ruins in Karnataka and then riding through the length of Kerala before turning north at Kanayakumari, India's southernmost tip. After checking out the temple towns of Tamil Nadu–Madurai and Trichi with their squat temples and
A mountain plateau bordering Bangladesh, Meghalaya offers some of the best scenery and roads in the region. Meanwhile, Arunachal Pradesh, which offers some of the most exhilarating of Himalayan roads is off limits to most travelers because of the $50 a day government royalty and exorbitant tour operator charges. Nevertheless, one outfit is offering motorcycle tours in the region in a tie-up with a Buddhist monastery.
Because of monsoons and varying climates throughout the large country, it is best to plan an Indian motorcycle trip to coincide with the cool and dry seasons.
Ladakh and the western Himalayas: June to September
Many motorcycle travelers in India rent bikes for short trips, or purchase and resell them for longer ones.
Nana's Garage on Connaught place in New Delhi is the most famous as well as the most expensive place to buy, rent and repair Enfields. Inder Motors of Karol Bagh follows close behind. Bargaining is highly recommended. The average cost of renting a bike for two weeks will set you back by Rs.12,000-15,000 ($300-$400 approx.)
There are numerous other used motorcycle dealers in Karol Bagh area. But with all, an eye for oil leaks, not shiny chrome, and ears for engine clanks, not sales talk is the way to go when choosing a bike. The average prices start around $600 for a used 350cc model, and $1000 for the 500cc model. New ones start at $1300 and $1600 respectively.
In Chennai (Madras) in south India, used motorcycles are marginally cheaper. Try the many dealers on Harris Road. Workmanship much better then in north India, but bargaining is indispensable. In neighboring Pondicherry, bikes are even lower priced. Despite the allure of riding a literal classic, it best to avoid bikes over 10 years old.
For extended tours, it makes more sense to buy a new or used machine and sell it at the end of the trip. Try finding another motorcycling experience hungry traveler, as the dealers hardly pay more then two thirds of the purchase price, irrespective of the condition of the vehicle and their earlier commitments. Goa is a good place to unload bikes, while South India is the worst.
If you're not quite ready to hit the roads of India on your own, there are a few highly reputable local tour operators and outfitters that run tours of varying lengths throughout the country. For more options, check out intrepid India tours.
With a fleet of cherry red Enfield 500s owned by a very friendly and easy-going American expatriate, Patrick Moffat, Himalayan Motorcycle Tours concentrates on the Himalayan belt from Ladakh to Bhutan.
Run by Australian Mike Ferris, Ferris Wheels offers guided tours in the Himalayan belt–the Manali-Leh-Srinagar route--as well as in the desert state of Rajasthan and in the South Indian States. Approximate length of each tour is three weeks. Uses rented bikes and hired mechanics.
Himalayan Roadrunners, the largest motorcycle touring outfit on the subcontinent, also offers tours in North Thailand, Tibet and Bhutan. Owns a large fleet motorcycles and has choices of itineraries.
Himalayan Roadrunners
Sunshine Tours, an alternative outfit and veteran of two voluntarily organized six month long "All India Motorcycling pilgrimages," has now gone pro, offering two-to-three week-long motorcycling pilgrimages in the Himalayan region and in India's northeastern States. Each tour includes daily lessons in yoga, meditation and various massage practices. An unusual palate.
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ELON — The first words out of Ryan Kinsella's mouth succinctly summed up Wednesday night from an Elon University perspective.
"That was bad," the slugger said, after Elon dispersed from its post-game huddle following a miserable 17-6 loss to Wake Forest in baseball at Latham Park.
Bad, as in the bullpen, undependable again, which allowed the Phoenix's 5-2 lead after four innings to unravel into a rout by the end.
Bad, as in the 14 runners left on base by Elon's offense.
Bad, as in the disastrous ninth inning, underscored by two Elon errors and a seven-run outburst from Wake Forest.
"We're not good right now in a lot of areas," said Elon coach Mike Kennedy, who was ejected in the bottom of the sixth inning with the Demon Deacons ahead 10-6. "Confidence is lacking across the board right now and it's showing in our play.
"The one thing that's been consistent is we've been bad out of that bullpen. And it's tough. It's hard to overcome. The kids know. They're not trying to fail, and we know they're not trying to fail. But we're just not getting it done there."
The Phoenix (23-25) suffered its fifth loss in six games and second defeat against the Demon Deacons (26-23) in as many nights. This one unfolded drastically different — but perhaps frustratingly similar in terms of the final result — to the 2-1 Wake Forest victory that needed 13 innings to complete a night earlier in Winston-Salem.
Feasting on Elon relievers John Antonelli and Danny Lynch, Wake Forest scored a combined eight runs during the fifth and sixth innings to vault ahead 10-6.
Conor Keniry's two-run single proved damaging in the fifth inning. Ditto for Grant Shambley's two-run flare in the sixth. Both of those hits came with two outs.
"They have the stuff," Kinsella said of Elon's bullpen. "It just seems like every day it's something else. It's either not executing pitches, not making plays behind them. It doesn't fall solely on anyone's shoulders. It's a group effort."
With the game dragging past the 3½-hour mark, the ninth inning became a gut punch for the Phoenix, which has a sub-.500 record in May for only the second time in the last nine years.
Elon third baseman Chris Bresnahan dropped a sure out on an infield pop-up. Later, Mark Rhine's two-run double ricocheted off Bresnahan's glove, in what nearly was a spectacular defensive play. Then, with two outs, a routine grounder squirted through the legs of Elon shortstop Antonio Alvarez, a mistake that ultimately yielded four more runs.
"It's just embarrassing," Kinsella said. "We need to play with more pride than that."
Kinsella, one of the nation's leaders in home runs and RBI, drove in three runs. Two came on a double down the left-field line in the fourth inning.
Quinn Bower and Wil Leathers rapped three hits apiece for Elon. Alex Swim added two hits.
Shambley finished with four RBI for Wake Forest. Keniry drove in three runs. Rhine and Brett Armour had three hits each.
Kennedy estimated the sixth-inning ejection was his first in at least three years. Home-plate umpire Greg Howard tossed him with two outs and Elon's Blaine Bower at the plate.
Howard moved out from behind the plate and took several steps toward the Elon dugout. Moments later, he signaled that Kennedy was gone.
"I don't think that was warranted," Kennedy said. "But those guys have all the control, what do you do? He warns you and then I just said, 'I'd like to warn you.' "


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What do you have for W8s? I'm in the market for pads and rotors, looking to upgrade a bit from OEM.
What do you have for W8s? I'm in the market for pads and rotors, looking to upgrade a bit from OEM.
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Figured if you're posting in the B5 Passat section about B5 Passat brakes, you should include all B5 Passats... I would think making one post for the W8 guys would be easier than getting a number of emails. But I'll just email you I guess.
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First ill start off with ONE of my multi thousand dollar accounts to prove that im not just a troll
Heres what you guys have been telling me since may 20th I believe. Cause ya know orders take almost 3 months to process ya know but dont worry theyll be here shortly!!
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I will do this if I get more than 80 pct, No less than 20 votes!!!
I will do this if I get more than 80 pct, No less than 20 votes!!!
Are you going to run a clinic? 22 votes and 81%
Jason Van Over
I have to get something set up.... Hopefully soon because its getting colder and colder....
Hey Mark, I played with a guy @ Iroquois the other day is really excited about you doing this.
He said he goes by SHORT DRIVE on the website.
Make sure you send him a personal message when you decide to do this.
He would be quite upset if he missed this chance!!!!!!
I will probably will end up doing this at iroquois park.... I need a list of ppl that would come to iroquois and listen to me talk awhile!!! Then mabye we can do doubles or something!! Im thinking early december late november... So just reply with your name!!! thanks
Jason VanOver
Jason Van Over
Hey Mark,
My name is Nate. I'm running the Polar Bear League this winter. If you would like to tie the clinic to the first Polar Bear League night we could. Might draw more people to your clinic as well as the league. PBL starts Nov. 18, a Sun. a 2 pm at IQ. We could do your clinic before or after if you would like. Let me know.
I'll be there whenever you decide to do the clinic.
I'll try to be there Mark. I could always use some more distance.
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Depending on the weekend (gonna be out of town the week of Thanksgiving) I'll be there and will bring my little brother with me.
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Northern elephant seals reside terrestrially on the sandy, rocky or muddy shores of the coastline, particularly on offshore islands. They typically aggregate in large groups while on land. These animals spend only 10% of their time on land, during reproduction and moulting. The other 90% is spent in the water, diving and foraging for food, and only 11% of this time in the water is spent at the surface. This means that an extraordinary 85-90% of their time is spent at sea and under water. These mammals can dive exceptionally deep, to 500 to 600 meters (almost 1 mile) on average and to record depths of over 1500 meters for extended periods of time (20 to 70 minutes). (Andrews et al., 2000; Bonner, 1990; Davis et al., 2001; Delong and Stewart, 1991; Lawlor, 1979; Le Boeuf et al., 2000)

Habitat Regions: Temperate; Terrestrial; Saltwater or marine

Terrestrial Biomes: Desert or dune

Aquatic Biomes: Pelagic; Coastal

Other Habitat Features: Intertidal or littoral

- Andrews, R., D. Costa, B. Le Boeuf, D. Jones. 2000. Breathing frequencies of northern elephant seals at sea and on land revealed by heart rate spectral analysis. Respiration Physiology, 123: 71-85.
- Bonner, W. 1990. The Natural History of Seals. New York, NY: Facts On File, Inc..
- Davis, R., L. Fuiman, T. Williams, B. Le Boeuf. 2001. Three-dimensional movements and swimming activity of a northern elephant seal. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A, 129: 759-770.
- Delong, R., B. Stewart. 1991. Diving patterns of northern elephant seal bulls. Marine Mammal Science, 7 (4): 369-384.
- Lawlor, T. 1979. Handbook to the Orders and Families of Living Mammals. Eureka, California: Mad River Press.
- Le Boeuf, B., D. Crocker, D. Costa, S. Blackwell, P. Webb. 2000. Foraging ecology of northern elephant seals. Ecological Monographs, 70 (3): 353-382.


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|Introduction | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 sensor performance | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 versus competition | Conclusion
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5's predecessor is the Lumix DMC-GF3. It launched last year to mixed reviews, most of which were focused on it shrinking 17% in size and 16% in weight over the Lumix DMC-GF2. This shrinking effect also seemed to impact its sensor quality, as it regressed a few points from the GF2.
Did Panasonic repeat the same mistake in sensor quality regression with the GF5?
The short answer is no. The GF5 equalized the GF3 in DxOMark's overall sensor quality score, and both had near identical results in the portrait and landscape categories.
Their most distinguishing difference was observed in the sports category, or lowlight ISO, with a slight nod given to the newer GF5 for having an ISO score of 573 compared to the GF3's 459 ISO score.
These results provide evidence that Panasonic likely didn't evolve the sensor's quality. Rather, the company placed emphasis on improving the exterior of the camera, improving existing components like audio and video capabilities, and adding features like 14 creative filters that superimpose artistic or nostalgic photo-like qualities onto an image.
Photographers sold on getting a new compact-hybrid DSLR-like camera from Panasonic should also consider the Lumix DMC-GX1. It costs $100 more than the GF5's $599 (USD) price tag, but the GX1's 16-megapixel camera sensor registered slightly better quality over the GF5 in:
The hybrid digital still camera market is crowded. Panasonic's Lumix DMC-GF5 has more than a dozen competitors, with some of its stiffest headwinds coming from rivals Olympus and Sony.
Sony's NEX-5N, while costlier at $860, backs up that price with a number of features that outshine Panasonic's Lumix DMC-GF5. The NEX-5N boasts a bigger screen, better battery life, and a larger and more superior sensor.
Sony NEX-5N's 16.14-megapixel sensor, receiving an overall DxOMark sensor score of 77, was buoyed above the GF5 in:
Olympus, who collaborated with Panasonic on the Micro Four Thirds system, also has a number of compact hybrid cameras that share this 4:3 technology. Many of these Olympus cameras consequently go head-to-head with the GF5, including the similarly performing one-year-old PEN EPL-3.
The PEN EPL-3 provides:
To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.
The compactness, flexibility for interchange lenses, and touchscreen focus and interface makes Panasonic's Lumix DMC-GF5 an attractive companion for amateur photographers who want the usability of a point-and-shoot, but the versatility of a DSLR. But with a number of similar hybrid cameras entering the market, is the GF5 right for you?
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My first comment and it's to correct grammar
"at risk from hungry competitors' eager to pickoff perspective Panasonic customers" should be 'prospective customers'
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Re: My first comment and it's to correct grammar
Should be, "My first comment, and it's to correct grammar". However, some spell checkers will still mark it as a fragment.
Added by AaronMC | May 16, 2012
Yay. Yet another iteration of the same damned camera. Really pushing boundaries there, eh Panasonic?


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TomTom Launches The World's Best Selling Portable Navigation Device TomTom ONE in TaiwanAmsterdam, The Netherlands, 15 May 2007 – TomTom, the world's largest navigation solutions provider, today launches the world's best selling portable navigation device TomTom ONE onto the Taiwanese market. The TomTom ONE offers comprehensive maps, making navigating in Taiwan easier than ever before.
Ideal for first time navigation users, the TomTom ONE range combines ease of use and portability with TomTom's patented touch screen technology and award winning software. TomTom ONE features complete door-to-door navigation anywhere in Taiwan. The newly included Chinese handwriting function allows Taiwanese users to easily find their way.
The TomTom ONE features a sleek light-weight design (174 grams) and ultra compact measurements (96mm width x 82mm height x 25mm depth) to fit in any shirt pocket. Recommended retail price for the TomTom ONE Taiwanese version is NT$8990.
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Disturbed will be doing a LIVE webcast answering fan questions on August 31st. Tune into Ustream.tv/disturbed beginning at 2:30 PST/5:30 EST. Look for more details coming soon.
Want to submit questions early? Leave your questions for the band by posting a comment below.
Live Webcast with Disturbed 8/31
Live Webcast with Disturbed 8/31Posted 2010-08-26 17:43
Disturbed will be doing a LIVE webcast answering fan questions on August 31st. Tune into Ustream.tv/disturbed beginning at 2:30 PST/5:30 EST. Look for more details coming soon.
Want to submit questions early? Leave your questions for the band by posting a comment below.
hey guys, do you think you
hey guys, do you think you would ever do another song instrumentally similar to Darkness off the Believe record? (I tried to word it the best I could, so I hope you know what I mean)
~Megan B.~
Hey Disturbed, massive fan
Hey Disturbed, massive fan since you started, loved every second of it! My question to you is "If you were forced to merge with another band, who would it be and why? Is there any other band out there that would uberfy your vision and metal to the maximum level?"
Who have been some of your
Who have been some of your favorite bands to tour with and why?
After reading your article in
After reading your article in the latest Revolver I wanted to know more about the history of Disturbed. In the article, David, you talked about all of your past hardships; your girlfriend, your best friend, and your dog have been major components in the making of this cd and Indestructible. I was wondering where your inspiration came from in your first two cd's?
Side note: Atlanta is still down with the sickness.
Hey guys im a major fan i
Hey guys im a major fan i relate with alot of ur music and listen to u guys religiously every day, wish youd do more ohio tours. My question is what are the meanings behind some of ur songs like indestructible, night, haunted, The curse, stricken, and i'm alive to name some.
Thanks and keep being awsome
O & if you can answer this
O & if you can answer this for me too ... what do you think of Korn & Korn's new cd " Korn III - Remember Who You Are "?
well i really like the band
well i really like the band like seriously i love it i have all the albums but you shoudl really tour saguenay in quebec that would be awesome
*David: you voice is crazy when you sing do you ever get a really sore throat
* do you have hearing aides from all the loud noise
*Mike: how did you become a good drummer and at what age did you start playing
Hey David & the rest of the
Hey David & the rest of the band what song are you most proud of on the new album
First of all, I want to say
First of all, I want to say thank you. Thank you guys so much for sharing your talents with us over the past decade. You've given many people a place to turn to when life gets rough, and I hope you guys know how much you mean to your fans.
I've got a few questions for you guys:
1. What's the deal with the cover art on "The Sickness"? I've looked at it for a long time and still can't tell what it is.
2. Belief is a recurring theme in your music. If you wouldn't mind sharing them, what are each of your spiritual beliefs, if you have any?
3. What is the weirdest encounter you've ever had with a fan?
4. If you could name one thing that makes you angrier more than anything else, what would it be?
5. Was there ever a point in the early years of the band where you guys had a "Wow, we're really rock stars!" moment?
Thank you guys so much for taking the time to look at my questions, I wish you all the best of luck.
Hey guys,just wanted to say
Hey guys,just wanted to say that i love you Disturbed.You are my favorte band.I wanted to go to uproar so bad but couldnt afford tickets and it was only in ohio 1 time.
My question is, What would i have to do to get to hang out with DIsturbed?
disturbed you are the best
disturbed you are the best band by far and i will have the pleasure of seeing you guys for the first time, when you come over to the uk at the end of this year.
i was wondering if you could tell me which of your songs go down well with the fans at your shows? I would imagine that ten thousand fists and down with the sickness are favourites to name but two.
Please keep up the great work guys. rock on disturbed
Hi Disturbed!!! So I was
Hi Disturbed!!! So I was wondering, which do you feel is the best record you've made and why?
Which comedy movie do you all
Which comedy movie do you all like the most?
Heey Guys , Thanks For
Heey Guys , Thanks For Existing man ! Listening to your songs makes me feel somehow , better , stronger .... I Actually Live in Brazil and My Question To You Guys is : Will You Come to Brazil the next year ( 2011 ) ? I Cant Wait to see you Guys here , for sure More than then thousand fists will rise in the air !
By the way , Congratulations for 10 Years of Pure Work and Sucess , Disturbed Is My Life , And will always Be , I can say for sure that I Love Disturbed , Thanks again guys ;D
David, on politics, you said
David, on politics, you said you supported Obama because you felt "he could heal the country". Has he let you down in that regards? Also since you "didnt agreee with him fiscally" and he basicly ran on a no tax platform. Do you agree with all the new hidden taxes he's implemented and is trying to pass even more? I.E. Healthcare, G.M. Bailout, Bank bailout, mortgage bailout, proposed cap and trade, elimination of interest deduction on homes, and proposed elimination of child tax credits. All of which are tax increases.
if you and another band could
if you and another band could collaberate to make a super group, who would the other band be, what style of metal would you play? and what would be a name for the album?
Thanks Guys :D
Hey guys! Firstly, I would
Hey guys! Firstly, I would just like to say thank you :). I've dealt with depression for as long as I can remember. Your music has gotten me through my teenage years and now that I'm married with a husband in Iraq and we have two beautiful little girls (My youngest, 1, is very sickly and in and out of the hospital all of the time) it's been even more of a help with the craziness of my life.
Listening to your music has always been a release for me. David, your voice, as strange as this may sound, has a soothing effect for me. Your lyrics have always put my own thoughts and feelings into perspective and I would like to thank you for sharing them.
Okay, now my question is do you guys ever personally go onto this website, facebook, twitter, myspace, etc. and just look at what the fans are saying? Always been curious. Also, what got you guys into metal in the first place?
Thanks again for everything. Keep rocking and see you in Seattle!
PS: My husband will be on R&R for the Uproar show in Seattle and he is very excited to be able to come home and see you guys!
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Posted by Gabor133
"I funckin' love you guys...I have only 1 question...
Will you come here to Hungary? cuz I wanna see you live but the closest place is in Winterthur, Switzerland...about 800 km it's a long way for me...so please come here and more than ten thousand fists will be in the ari! :D"
Gabor the closest place where they play was Novarock @ Nickelsdorf in 2009 next to the Hungarian/Austrian boarder. Was my best festival ever and the greatest show I've ever seen.
My question: Will u come Novarock next year? (2011)
And whats ur opinion of Novarock 2009?
Although i doubt this will be
Although i doubt this will be answered my question is this.
How do you think you have inspired bands and what inspired your musical style and the way you write your music?
I was just at your concert in
I was just at your concert in Toronto, it was absolutely amazing, despite the nice downpour while we were waiting to get in.
My question is, how do your Canadian fans measure up to the rest?
p.s.- thank you for using pyrotechnics, between you guys and A7X the venue actually warmed up enough to dry my clothing =P
I wanted to thank you guys
I wanted to thank you guys for the brilliant music you have made over the last decade. My question is this:
Some of the things you sing/write about are so dark that they seem almost unreal. How do you find inspiration for all your lyrics? Most of them are absolutely chilling (in a good way) and reach me on a very deep level.
Also, will you guys be coming to Amsterdam on the tour for Asylum?
Let me say that again. I
Let me say that again. I would like to know from all of you what's your favorite song to perform live?
Hey Disturbed this is Devon
Hey Disturbed this is Devon from New York. I would like to know from all of you is what's favorite to perform live?
First guys....you are the
First guys....you are the greatest band in the world
I hope to see you soon in Germany
my question is for John:
-How did you start to learn the bass-guitar?
Rock on guys!
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I had another comment, but I change my mind...
You guys are amazing. The
You guys are amazing. The first three tracks from your new album simply blow my mind away. Keep doing what you are doing.....
Here is my question: Are you guys planning on releasing a greatest hits album sooner or later, and if so, will there be unreleased stuff included on it?
haha, I have another
haha, I have another question:
Will you ever come to ottawa for your "asylum" tour???
I need to know!
haha you guys
haha you guys rock!
Question:Are yea going to make a sixth album after Asylum??
Sorry if this question has already been asked.
Disturbed impresses me
Disturbed impresses me everyday goes by, they've already released 2 FREE songs! (asylum and Never again) Also released Another way to die as a single which is very rare to see bands actually give-away free songs. Its not only 1 single song, its 2. Disturbed you've always been my favorite band ever since i got to know you.
I have a question for you: one or more has already asked you this, but would you ever open the Disturbed chat again?
dear disturbed huge fan love
dear disturbed huge fan love your work lyric and instrumentals my question is directed at all of you but more so to dan in december 2004 the guitarist dimebag darrel was shot onstage how much of an effect did that have on you since i know yous were good freinds with him and does his style of play influence yous


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Kari Lizer, Old Chrisine's creator, says that the cancellation didn't surprise her, especially considering the fact that the show was taken out of the Monday night block of sitcoms and has been put on hiatus many times during its run.
She recently told TV Guide, "As far as what happened at CBS, we've suffered from a serious lack of support from them since the beginning… I hate to say it, but I'm afraid they don't care much for the female-of-a-certain-age point of view over there. How else do you explain them squandering the talents of Julia [Louis-Dreyfus] and Wanda [Sykes]?"
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Military arsenals and supply and manufacturing depots were spread across the south from Richmond, Virginia, to San Antonio, Texas, and a number of these supplied saddles and other horse equipment to the Confederate armies.
Perhaps the most famous horse of the war was Robert E. Lee's gray gelding Traveller. In the museum's collection is the saddle, bridle and bit used on Traveller. Also in the collection is the McClellan saddle used by Gen. J.E.B. Stuart, Gen. Joseph E. Johnston's western-style horned saddle, as well as Gen. John Hunt Morgan's silver embroidered presentation saddle, and a brass curb bit given to Nathan Bedford Forrest with the shanks forming the letters "CS." Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, Robert E. Lee's nephew, rode a McClellan saddle with a quilted leather seat, while Gen. Paul Semmes favored an older model Grimsley dragoon saddle with its high pommel and cantle.
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Four-poster beds, refinished wood floors, a bridal suite with window seats, leather wingback chairs, crown moulding, and vintage Craftique furniture adorn the inside of the home Thomas E. Powell Jr. built in 1963.
His daughter, Beth Powell, has spent the last five years refurbishing her family home at 2400 York Road, Burlington, into Powell Manor — integrating family history and using local businesses and contractors to renew the splendor of the Georgian Revival-style home made for the founder of Carolina Biological Supply Co.
Set to open sometime this spring, the 4-acre Powell Manor will be a venue for weddings, receptions and corporate events. It's set to open this spring.
"They don't build houses like this anymore," Powell said, running her fingers down the banister connecting the home's foyer to the second floor. That's why she's spent so much time and money on its restoration.
"It's been a huge renovation, both inside and out," Powell said. "We have gutted 10 bathrooms, two kitchens (and) redone the infrastructure of the house," she said.
Stripping the banister's railing and wood stairs, and repainting the individual balusters alone took two weeks, as did polishing the original black-and-white checkered marble floor of the foyer, Powell said.
To the left of the foyer, the oak parquet flooring in a formal dining room shines after being reconditioned by Hardwoods Unlimited in Whitsett.
The stately dining room set that can seat up to 18 — as well as the silver chest, cabinets and every other piece of furniture in the room — came from Mebane's Craftique Furniture, and Powell said company representatives told her she likely had the largest vintage mahogany Craftique furniture collection.
Also original to the home are the wall panels in Thomas Powell's library and basement, which a friend personally milled for him.
"All these books he has annotated," Powell said of the yellowing hardbacks in the library. "These go back to when he was teaching in the '20s and '30s at Elon (College) … in the Duke science building," before the Dalton L. McMichael Sr. Science Center existed.
Powell has also honored her mother's love of gardening by creating "Annabelle's Rose Garden," out the back of the manor, to the left of the patio covered by Burlington Awnings. Adjacent to the rose garden, built by Durham-based Witherspoon Rose Culture, a marble-floored chess floor awaits the life-size playing pieces on their way from Indonesia.
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Since 1958, the Onslow Art Society has given painters, potters and other local artists the ability to display their work for their neighbors.
"Our goal is to put on shows for people in Eastern North Carolina to show their art work," society President Johnnie Lee Scott of Richlands said. "There aren't a lot of shows in Eastern North Carolina, and we believe our shows give artists a place to show off their art work."
On display now at the Council of the Arts in downtown Jacksonville are selected entries for the society's autumn show, "Images," which has been held since 2000. Work submitted to "Images" is considered and selected by a juror for display at the Council of the Arts. Among those selected works, prizes are awarded to 10 pieces. Along with ribbons, winners receive a cash prize according to their placement. Here are the award winning artists on their work and their submissions.
Susan Pelletier, "The Girls," acrylic – Claire Armstrong Best-in-Show Award ($300 prize)
This year's best in show was a painting by Susan Pelletier of two young women spending time together in a Parisian café in the years between the World Wars, which the Cape Carteret-based artist describes as her favorite era in history.
"There's something magical about that period," Pelletier said. "The clothes, the hats, the scarves … There's something magical about the old black and white movies.
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Pelletier's portrait of the friends bonding over wine is meant to convey a love of life and the people who make life worth living.
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Pelletier's "The Girls" is on sale for $2,200.
Alan Tromba, "Monotony," lithograph – Clair Armstrong Endowment Award ($200 prize)
Taking home the Endowment Award this year is Alan Tromba of Jacksonville with a somber, downbeat piece called "Monotony," depicting a scarecrow preparing for yet another day in the field, keeping the crows at bay. According to Tromba, the painting came from an idea he had while studying art at East Carolina University.
"I was drawing how I was feeling about going to work and doing things that weren't necessary or particularly exciting," Tromba said. "Going to work, being criticized for what I was doing … that's what drew me to draw the scarecrow, sitting, watching everything around him."
Tromba's lithograph (an art style where a picture is printed on a plate onto a sheet) earned him the first major award of his career, a fact that he couldn't keep secret.
"I was highly excited," Tromba said. "I told everyone I knew to come and see it. I couldn't go anywhere without having a big grin on my face. I hope to continue doing lithography and putting myself out there because of it."
John Echo, "Fallen Angels," mixed media – OAS Memorial Award ($150 prize)
"Fallen Angels" was an intensely personal piece for Baltimore native and now Sneads Ferry resident John Echo.
"(The subject of the painting) is my daughter," Echo said. "She was a good student, but she fell to piece…doing the wrong stuff and hanging out with the wrong people."
Echo's mixed media piece used water color, pen and ink and colored pencils as well as gold leaf (a thin metal made of several different materials, including gold, silver and copper) which can be seen around the shoulders of the girl in the photo. What looks like a collar of a T-shirt is actually a halo that Echo said once sat on top of his daughter's head. Echo said this piece was a way for him to cope with the disconnection he has felt with his daughter as of late.
"It's like when you have a death in the family," Echo said. "You never get over it, but you get used to it."
Echo said "Fallen Angel" is a departure for him, as he usually works as a carver, but said the mixed medium he used for "Fallen Angel" allowed him more expressive freedom. Echo said he was pleased with the prize he earned at the show, but also said he hopes to continue improving in his primary medium of carving.
"It makes you feel good to realized you've made some accomplishments," Echo said. "I'll never be a Michelangelo, but I feel pretty good about it. It gives you a little more confidence."
BF Reed, "Proclivity," mixed media – Onslow County Artist Award ($100 prize)
BF Reed's "Proclivity," an abstract mixed media piece, earned the longtime artist and former school teacher the Onslow County Artist award, the most recent in a long string of honors she's received over her career, which Reed says may stretch beyond the realm of her life.
"I've been an artist for at least all of this life time," Reed said.
Reed, who also makes more realistic works in oils, pastels and watercolors, said her abstract work gives her the opportunity to let viewers get into her mind and identity, often inserting fragments of poems into her pieces. For Reed, "Proclivity" is a piece that encourages viewers to persevere through hard times.
"Life is tough for all of us, but you have to put one foot forward and keep going," Reed said.
Reed, whose works have been presented to the likes of Hillary Rodham-Clinton and the Coca-Cola Company, said the award was an honor, but is only a recent step in an ongoing journey.
"I have a need to do this," said Reed. "It's a requirement. I want to keep doing it and getting better at it."


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Research Output for Carol A Wham
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2012 External
Hayman, Karen J.*, Kerse, Ngaire*, Dyall, Lorna*, Kepa, Mere*, Teh, Ruth*, Wham, Carol*, Wright-St Claire, Valerie*, Wiles, Janine*, Keeling, Sally*, Connolly, Martin J.*, Wilkinson, Tim J.*, Moyes, Simon*, Broad, Joanna B.* and Jatrana, Santosh (2012) Life and living in advanced age : a cohort study in New Zealand - Te Puāwaitanga o Nga Tapuwae Kia Ora Tonu, LiLACS NZ : Study protocol, BMC geriatrics, vol. 12, no. 33, pp. 1-13, BioMed Central, London, England [C1]
ERA journal ID: 15806 – Scopus EID: 2-s2.0-84863006945
Citation counts: Scopus - 1
DRO entry for this publication
2003 External
Wham, Carol A.* and Worsley, Anthony (2003) New Zealanders' attitudes to milk : implications for public health, Public health nutrition, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 73-78, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, England [C1.1]
ERA journal ID: 13768 – Scopus EID: Not tagged
Citation counts: Thomson - 6
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2001 External
Wham, Carol* and Worsley, Anthony (2001) Demographic differences in usage and attitudes to milk, New Zealand dietetic association journal, vol. 55, no. 1, pp. 18-21, New Zealand Dietetic Association, Wellington, New Zealand [C1]
ERA journal ID: Not matching ERA journal list
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Grants and Consultancies
No grants and/or consultancies found or audited – the 2014 HERDC financial return has not been completed or loaded as yet.
Higher Degree by Research Completions supervised by Carol A Wham
No completions found or audited.
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- * Not a member of Deakin University at time of output.
DRO to publications collection last synchronised: Thursday 21st May 2015 10:04pm