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institute for dutch lexicology
The Institute for Dutch Lexicology (INL) is a Dutch-Flemish research institute, striving towards a complete collection of Dutch words in their natural contexts. TASKS: 1) the collection and construction of historic and contemporary basic materials Dutch, such as corpora, dictionaries, lexica and linguistic tools; 2) the description of the vocabulary in terms of old and new, general and specific, of various linguistic features, intended for both human users and for applications in the field of language and speech technology; 3) the acquisition, technical management, content management, maintenance and access of all basic materials for the Dutch language through one central portal; 4) the development of modern tools for the collection, construction, description, linking and integration, management, maintenance, access, consultation and access of the basic materials, and the development of tools for and standards of evaluation. (Excerpt from this source)Percentage of Ariadne articles tagged with this term: 0.1%.
institute for product development
IPU offers public and private companies highly qualified process and product development, consultancy assistance, and collaboration with experts in the fields of central engineering and communication technologies. (Excerpt from this source)Percentage of Ariadne articles tagged with this term: 0.1%.
institute of historical research
The Institute of Historical Research (or IHR) is a British educational organisation providing resources and training for historical researchers. It is part of the School of Advanced Study in the University of London and is located at Senate House. IHR maintains different academic institutions, such as a library, the seminar programme as well as several integrated bodies and programmes. It also continues to publish high quality historical research. (Excerpt from Wikipedia article: Institute of Historical Research)Percentage of Ariadne articles tagged with this term: 0.6%.
institute of physics
The Institute of Physics (IOP) is a scientific charity devoted to increasing the practice, understanding and application of physics. It has a worldwide membership of over 45,000. It is the learned society for physics and main professional body for physicists in the United Kingdom and Ireland. As a part of its mission, the IOP works to engage the public with physics and is prominent in its work in policy and advocacy, lobbying for stronger support for physics in education, research and industry in the UK and Ireland. In addition to this, the IOP provides services to its members including careers advice and professional development and grants the professional qualification of Chartered Physicist (CPhys), as well as Chartered Engineer (CEng) as a nominated body of the Engineering Council. The IOP's publishing company, IOP Publishing, publishes more than 60 academic titles. (Excerpt from Wikipedia article: Institute of Physics)Percentage of Ariadne articles tagged with this term: 1%.
international digital publishing forum
The International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) is a trade and standards association for the digital publishing industry, that has been set up in order to establish a reliable and complete standard for ebook publishing. Starting from the Open eBook Publication Structure or "OEB" (1999), which was created loosely around HTML, it then defined the OPS (Open Publication Structure), the OPF (Open Packaging Format) and the OCF (Open Container Format). These formats are the basis for the common EPUB and Mobipocket ebook file formats (Comparison of e-book formats). While the basic standards are now established (pages, hyperlinks, definition of table of contents, authors, etc.) some other standards intersect the hardware field, such as those for power and for features of the hardware reader devices, and are still undergoing change and evolution. Other standards for ecommerce (including Digital Rights Management protections), are tied to the way the ebook is sold or delivered, and are therefore controlled by the respective vendors. (Excerpt from Wikipedia article: The International Digital Publishing Forum)Percentage of Ariadne articles tagged with this term: 0.1%.
intranet focus ltd
Intranet Focus Ltd provides information management and intranet management consulting services. The company was established in the UK in 1999 and over the last 12 years we have carried out a wide range of projects in the UK and the rest of Europe, the USA and the Middle East. (Excerpt from this source)Percentage of Ariadne articles tagged with this term: 0.9%.
Intute is a free Web service aimed at students, teachers, and researchers in UK further education and higher education. Intute provides access to online resources, via a large database of resources. Each resource is reviewed by an academic specialist in the subject, who writes a short review of between 100 to 200 words, and describes via various metadata fields (such as which subject discipline(s) it will be useful to) what type of resource it is, who created it, who its intended audience is, what time-period or geographical area the resource covers, and so on. In July 2010 Intute provided 123,519 records. Intute's Faq says : "Following Intute's closure in July 2011, the website will remain available for three years. However the site will not be maintained or updated, and no additional resources will be added". (Excerpt from Wikipedia article: Intute)Percentage of Ariadne articles tagged with this term: 1.6%.
ionian university
The Ionian University is a university located in the city of Corfu, Greece. It was established in 1984 by the Greek government under the Prime Ministership of Andreas Papandreou, in recognition of Corfu's contribution to Education in Greece as the seat of the first University of Greece, the Ionian Academy, that was established in 1824, forty years before the cession of the Ionian islands to Greece and just three years after Greece's Revolution of 1821. Andreas Papandreou thus kept an election promise to the people of Corfu, satisfying their long held demand that a successor University to the Ionian Academy be built. (Excerpt from Wikipedia article: Ionian University)Percentage of Ariadne articles tagged with this term: 0.1%.
The Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services (IRISS) is a charitable company with a mission to promote positive outcomes for the people who use Scotland's social services by enhancing the capacity and capability of the social services workforce to access and make use of knowledge & research for service innovation & improvement. (Excerpt from Wikipedia article: Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services (IRISS))Percentage of Ariadne articles tagged with this term: 0.1%.
The International Organization for Standardization, widely known as ISO, is an international standard-setting body composed of representatives from various national standards organizations. Founded on February 23, 1947, the organization promulgates worldwide proprietary industrial and commercial standards. It has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. (Excerpt from Wikipedia article: ISO)Percentage of Ariadne articles tagged with this term: 4.6%.
jisc collections
In 2006, the JISC Content Procurement Company Ltd (trading as JISC Collections) was formed. Originally operating within the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC), JISC Collections was made into a company limited by guarantee that mutually trades with its members and is now a JISC funded service. JISC Collections services all UK Higher Education (HE) and Further Education (FE) institutions and Research Councils (RCs) that receive direct funding from the UK HE and FE funding bodies. It provides institutions with a collections catalogue of free and subscription-based online resources such as full text databases, e-books, digital images, e-journals, online film, learning materials and geospatial data. The negotiations for e-journals are managed under the NESLi2 scheme. The online resources in the collections catalogue (hence the name JISC Collections) are licensed from publishers, aggregators, content providers and each institution decides which resources it wishes to subscribe to based on the needs of their users. Core to the service provided by JISC Collections is the quality evaluation of online resources, the central negotiation process and the national licensing undertaken for each online resource. (Excerpt from Wikipedia article: JISC Collections)Percentage of Ariadne articles tagged with this term: 1.7%.
jisc digital media
JISC Digital Media exists to help the UK's Further Education and Higher Education communities embrace and maximise the use of digital media - and to achieve solutions that are innovative, practical, and cost effective. (Excerpt from this source)Percentage of Ariadne articles tagged with this term: 0.5%.
jisc infonet
JISC infoNet is a JISC Advance service supporting the strategic planning and deployment of technology within the UK Higher Education (HE) and Further Education (FE) sectors. The service is hosted by Northumbria University and is based in Newcastle upon Tyne. JISC infoNet was launched as a JISC Advisory Service in January 2003, building on the roots of a HEFCE Good Management Practice project called BISinfoNet. In 2009, JISC infoNet joined other JISC Advisory Services and Regional Support Centres in the new not-for-profit company JISC Advance (the trading name of JISC Services Management Company). As well as JISC infoNet, other JISC Advance services include JISC Digital Media, JISC Legal, JISCMail, JISC Netskills, JISC Procureweb, JISC TechDis and JISC RSC UK. (Excerpt from Wikipedia article: JISC InfoNet)Percentage of Ariadne articles tagged with this term: 0.2%.
jisc techdis
JISC TechDis is a leading UK advisory service on technologies for inclusion and accessibility. Its core remit is to support organisations within the post-16 education sectors (Higher Education, Further Education & Skills and Independent Specialist Colleges). (Excerpt from this source)Percentage of Ariadne articles tagged with this term: 0.3%.
johns hopkins university
The Johns Hopkins University, commonly referred to as Johns Hopkins, JHU, or simply Hopkins, is a private research university based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Johns Hopkins maintains campuses in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Italy, China, and Singapore. The university was founded on January 22, 1876 and named for its benefactor, the philanthropist Johns Hopkins. Daniel Coit Gilman was inaugurated as first president on February 22, 1876. Johns Hopkins pioneered the concept of the modern research university in the United States and has ranked among the world's top such universities throughout its history. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has ranked Johns Hopkins #1 among U.S. academic institutions in total science, medical and engineering research and development spending for 31 consecutive years. As of 2009, thirty-three Nobel Prize winners have been affiliated with Johns Hopkins, and the university's research is among the most cited in the world. (Excerpt from Wikipedia article: Johns Hopkins University)Percentage of Ariadne articles tagged with this term: 0.7%.
kansas state university
Kansas State University, commonly shortened to K-State, is an institution of higher learning located in Manhattan, Kansas, in the United States. Kansas State is the oldest public university in the state of Kansas, and saw a record high enrollment of 23,588 students for the Fall 2011 semester. A branch campus is located in Salina, Kansas, housing the College of Technology and Aviation. Another branch campus, known as the Olathe Innovation Campus, is presently under construction in Olathe, Kansas. When completed, the Olathe facility will be the academic research presence within the Kansas Bioscience Park, and will research bioenergy, animal health, plant science and food safety and security. The university is classified as a research university with high research (RU/H) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. (Excerpt from Wikipedia article: Kansas State University)Percentage of Ariadne articles tagged with this term: 0.1%.
kings college london
King's College London (informally King's or KCL) is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and a constituent college of the federal University of London. King's has a claim to being the third oldest university in England, having been founded by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington in 1829, and having received its royal charter in 1836. In 1836 King's became one of the two founding colleges of the University of London. King's is arranged into nine Schools of Study, spread across four Thames-side campuses in Central London and one in Denmark Hill, South London. It is one of the largest centres for graduate and post-graduate medical teaching and biomedical research in Europe; it is home to six Medical Research Council centres, the most of any British university. (Excerpt from Wikipedia article: King's College London)Percentage of Ariadne articles tagged with this term: 4.5%.
kingston university
Kingston University (informally Kingston) is a public research university located in Kingston upon Thames, southwest London, United Kingdom. It was originally founded in 1899 as Kingston Technical Institute, a polytechnic, and became a university in 1992. Campuses are located in Kingston and Roehampton. There is a range of undergraduate and postgraduate work spread across seven faculties, as well as some further education provisions. (Excerpt from Wikipedia article: Kingston University)Percentage of Ariadne articles tagged with this term: 0.4%.
laurentian university
Laurentian University was incorporated on March 28, 1960, is a mid-sized bilingual university in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. While LU's focus is primarily on undergraduate programming, the university also features Canada's newest medical school — opened in 2005, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, in consortium with Lakehead University. Its school of Graduate Studies offers a growing number of graduate-level degrees. Laurentian is the largest bilingual provider of distance education in Canada. (Excerpt from Wikipedia article: Laurentian University)Percentage of Ariadne articles tagged with this term: 0.3%.
leeds college of music
Leeds College of Music, located in Leeds' Quarry Hill cultural quarter, is the largest music college in the United Kingdom, with over 1,000 full-time and 1,000 part-time students. The college is best known for its leading role in jazz education and started one of the first jazz degrees in Europe. It is also the only music conservatoire in the UK to offer both Higher and Further Education courses, ranging from BTEC Extended Diploma courses to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. It was formerly known as Leeds Music Centre (1965-1971) and City of Leeds College of Music (1971-1997). (Excerpt from Wikipedia article: Leeds College of Music)Percentage of Ariadne articles tagged with this term: 0.1%.


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Listen: Firewall & Iceberg Podcast No. 189
Dan and Alan talk 'Dexter,' 'Ray Donovan' and Summer Pilot Rewatch
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Happy Friday, Boys & Girls!
We really meant to have this second Firewall & Iceberg Podcast installment up earlier in the week, but do to my schedule, time kinda slipped away. Apologies!
In this installment, we review Showtime's "Dexter" and "Ray Donovan," answer a wee bit of mail and discuss this week's Summer Pilot Rewatch double-bill of "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show."
Next week's Summer Pilot Rewatch is a double dose and Sepinwall can add the proper link to this post if he has the time! UPDATE: Alan here! For next week, we're doing "Hill Street Blues" (note: Hulu has placed the first two episodes together as one video, so you can stop around the 48 or 49-minute mark, when the pilot clearly ends) and "The Shield."
Here's today's breakdown:
"Dexter" (00:01:15 - 00:13:00)
"Ray Donovan" (00:13:00 - 00:27:30)
Listener Mail - Best New Shows (00:27:45 - 00:34:55)
Listener Mail - What counts as TV? (00:35:00 - 00:44:40)
Summer Rewatch: "The Dick Van Dyke Show"/"Mary Tyler Moore" (00:44:45 - 01:04:20)
And as always, feel free to e-mail us questions for the podcast.


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I thought it would be useful to examine results for publicly traded companies in the industry, and compare those to other apparel companies. I also looked at results for action sports retailers and for a wide range of other retailers.
Many companies that make or sell consumer goods are seeing slower sales as the economy cools and their stocks are getting hammered on Wall Street.
After I looked at the data, it would be hard to describe the surf sector as struggling - at least not more than any other consumer sector in this tough economy.
Volcom, Hurley and Billabong all reported strong top-line growth in their latest results.
Industry leader Quiksilver is still working through the impacts of its Rossignol acquisition, now categorized as a discontinued operation as the company moves to sell the division. Excluding Rossignol, Quiksilver recorded double-digit revenue growth.
One trend is very apparent. Diversified, global sales are crucial and are boosting sales for many companies - no matter the sector - as U.S. sales soften.
That trend is pretty consistent no matter if the company is a fashion retailer like Guess? or a sports powerhouse like Nike.
Surf/action sports brands
Volcom revenue grew 59 percent overall for the quarter ended March 31. In its U.S. segment, product revenue grew 2 percent. The company recorded $25.2 million in sales from Europe and $6.2 million in sales from Electric, which it acquired in January this year. Volcom increased its guidance for the full year.
The latest available results for Billabong were for the six months ended Dec. 31, 2007. U.S sales rose 13.2 percent in constant currency terms during that period. European sales increased 19.6 percent in constant currency terms. Australia/Asia sales increased 16.8 percent in constant currency terms.
Hurley recorded its best results ever in the quarter ended Feb. 29, according to parent company Nike. Hurley revenues increased 33 percent.
Quiksilver net revenues for the quarter ended April 30 grew 15 percent (excluding Rossignol). Sales in the Americas grew 5 percent, driven by DC Shoes. Asia/Pacific and European sales rose 23 percent, which includes a favorable impact from currency exchange rates. Same-store sales at company-owned stores were down in the U.S.
Other companies
I looked at a few other apparel and footwear companies to see how they are doing. The results are mixed. Again, international sales are boosting many players.
Nike's revenues mirror the international trend. U.S. sales grew 5 percent while sales in Europe grew 23 percent and in Asia, 27 percent. Total sales grew 16 percent.
Net sales for Columbia Sportwear grew 3 percent in the quarter ended March 31. Sales were flat in the U.S. In the Latin America and Asia Pacific region, sales grew 20 percent. Sales grew 4 percent in Canada, and declined 3 percent in Columbia's Europe, Middle-East & Africa region.
Guess? is doing very well in a tough economy. Total revenue for the quarter ended May 3 grew 29 percent. The company said two-thirds of the revenue growth came from the company's European and Asian businesses. Comp store sales at North American Guess stores rose 7 percent. Wholesale revenue was also strong, increasing 26.9 percent.
Warnaco saw revenues increase 18 percent in the quarter ended April 5. Sportswear revenue grew 28 percent, led by demand in Europe and Asia for the Calvin Klein brand. Warnaco raised its guidance for the year.
Jones Apparel is struggling. Revenue fell 9.6 percent in the quarter ended April 5. Same-store sales at company stores fell 8.6 percent. The company lowered its guidance for the full year.
Kenneth Cole is also having a tough time. Revenue fell 5.2 percent for the quarter ended March 31. While same-store sales at company stores increased 3.4 percent, wholesale revenue fell 10.7 percent.
Retailer customers and competitors
The retailers that carry surf brands are posting results similar to other retailers.
ActionWatch provided me with sales data for the independent board retailers it tracks that were in the panel last year during the first quarter.
For the first quarter of 2008, sales grew 4.4 percent compared to the same period last year.
Almost all categories produced positive results, including apparel (up 7.4 percent), footwear (up 3.6 percent), accessories (up 14.6 percent) and wetsuits (up 13.4 percent). Hardgoods took the biggest tumble (down 8.3 percent).
PacSun reported a 0.4 percent sales decline in the first quarter versus the same quarter last year. Same-store sales fell 1 percent, below expectations. The company's same-store sales are taking a hit as the company exits footwear to focus on apparel. Also, PacSun has been hurt as more competitors carry action sports brands at the malls and the company's stores grew dated because it did not refresh the store look - a project now underway under CEO Sally Frame Kasaks.
Zumiez sales rose 14.4 percent in the first quarter ended May 3, while same-store sales declined 0.8 percent.
The results of many action sports retailers mirror the larger retail trends.
Target retail sales in the first quarter grew 5 percent while same-store sales declined 0.7 percent.
Abercrombie & Fitch total company net sales increased 8 percent while same-store sales decreased 3 percent.
American Eagle total sales for the first quarter rose 5 percent while comparable store sales decreased 6 percent.
Tiffany & Co. worldwide sales grew 12 percent. Sales in the Americas region increased 6 percent. Same-store sales in the U.S. were flat. Sales in the Asia-Pacific region increased 21 percent. On a constant-exchange-rate basis, sales rose 10 percent. Sales in Europe increased 38 percent. On a constant-exchange-rate basis, European sales rose 30 percent.
REI reported 13.5 percent sales growth for 2007, the latest results available. Comp store sales grew 8.2 percent.


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Gisele Bundchen Gets Dotty for Vogue Brazil's July 2012 Cover by Patrick Demarchelier
Connect the Dots – Gisele Bundchen graces the July cover of Vogue Brazil in colorful polka dots. The Brazilian bombshell was photographed by Patrick Demarchelier for the new issue.
Katie Fogarty is All Smiles for Vogue Brazil Brides' 2012 Cover by Renam Christofoletti
Here Comes the Bride – Katie Fogarty drips in diamonds on the cover of Vogue Brazil's annual bridal issue. Captured by Renam Christofoletti, the brunette beauty wears a traditional wedding dress and veil styled by…
Isabeli Fontana is Denim Casual for Vogue Brazil's June 2012 Cover
The Explorer – Isabeli Fontana reunites with photographer Jacques Dequeker for the June cover of Vogue Brazil. Set in the outdoors, Isabeli wears an all denim ensemble with metal accessories.
Renam Christofoletti Captures Katie Fogarty's Vegas Wedding for Vogue Brazil Brides
What Happens in Vegas – Katie Fogarty has a wild night out in Las Vegas for Vogue Brazil Brides (Vogue's annual bridal supplement), lensed by Renam Christofoletti. Wearing ivory bridal inspired looks styled by Yasmine…
Annabelle Dexter-Jones by Eric Guillemain for Vogue Brazil April 2012
Preppy com Attitude – Eric Guillemain (2b Management) captures socialite and model Annabelle Dexter-Jones for a story on preppy style featured in the April issue of Vogue Brazil. With styling by Gisella Lemos, Annabelle wears…
Vogue Brazil April 2012 Cover | Rosie Huntington-Whiteley by Henrique Gendre
Retro Rosie – Rosie Huntington-Whiteley stuns on the April cover of Vogue Brazil wearing a retro inspired print from Animale's fall 2012 collection. The British beauty poses for Henrique Gendre's lens with the new issue.
Carol Fontaneti by Renné Castrucci for Vogue Brazil Online
Wedding Lovers – Renné Castrucci captures an online exclusive for Vogue Brazil featuring bridal lingerie pieces. Inspired by a spicy wedding night, models Carol Fontaneti and Fabio Nunes cozy up in a bedroom setting with…
Vogue Brazil February 2012 Cover | Adriana Lima by André Passos
Brazil Girl – Brazilian bombshell Adriana Lima shows off a more subdued side on the February cover of Vogue Brazil, shot by André Passos.
Vogue Brazil January 2012 Cover | Tayane Leao, Lais Ribeiro & Marcelia Freesz by J.R. Duran
Brazilian models Tayane Leao, Lais Ribeiro and Marcelia Freesz cover the January edition of Vogue Brazil. J.R. Duran photographed the beauties in a tropical, beach location.
Alessandra Ambrosio & Rodrigo Santoro by Eric Guillemain for Vogue Brazil December 2011
Lovers in the Park – Alessandra Ambrosio and Brazilian actor Rodrigo Santoro cozy up for the December cover shoot of Vogue Brazil. Captured by Eric Guillemain (2b Management), Alessandra and Rodrigo make a handsome pair…


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Thankfully we can start this month's offering with some good news and some that may even give you some faith in politicians! Recently released UK Government figures show that deaths of all road users dropped by 12%. More importantly for the motorcyclist, fatal and serious injury motorcycle casualties fell to 20,703, or put another way showed a fall of 4% in 2009 despite a 2% rise in bike traffic. Actual fatalities dropped from 493 to 472 and serious injuries fell from 5556 to 5350.
The Motorcycle Cycle Industry Association has requested a review of the current testing procedure in the UK.
So good news there followed by an announcement that the motorcycle test is to be reviewed following all the recent problems we have often highlighted in these reports. In keeping with pre-election promises, the new Transport Minister, Mike Penning MP has ordered a review of the two-part test which was introduced in April 2009 as a result of European regulations.
After a specially-convened meeting involving the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCIA) along with rider groups MAG and BMF and after visiting a test center to look at the testing procedure in more detail, he has ordered that a full-scale review be carried out. In doing so he has also asked for input from all motorcyclists as well as concerned and involved bodies such as those mentioned above.
The review will look at the maneuvers carried out in both modules, the first being the off-road test and the second on-road part of the test to see whether these maneuvers could safely be conducted as part of the on-road test. It will also look at other related motorcycle testing and training issues, including the options for training and testing for progressive access under the third European driving license directive which will come into being in 2013. Hopefully this will prevent a repeat of the confusion and loss of jobs, not to mention lack of test take-up that has happened recently.
More good news for all motorized road users really, the same Transport Minister, Mike Penning, has said that the government will stop handing millions of pounds in grants to local authorities for new speed cameras. He has told them to find other measures for pursuing road safety strategies within their various geographical areas. The number of speed cameras has tripled over the last 10 years, and raise around £110 million a year in income from speeding motorists.
It is figures such as this that has caused the motoring public to view them as another tax source for the government and see them as having done nothing for road safety. Penning has said that local authorities will still be able to install new cameras; however, the funding will have to come from council tax.
Mr. Penning said, "'The public must be confident speed cameras are there for road safety, not as a cash cow. Under this government it will not be so."
So with the news that the new government might well be road user friendly and have some empathy with motorcycling, coupled with decreasing casualty figures and move to get away from cameras being used for revenue collecting, it all looks good over here in the UK. There is even a rise in sales figures to go with the long awaited sun!
Things too have picked up a bit over Europe, so time to take a look at what else is newsworthy on the motorcycle front here and abroad.
Peugeot reveals a new 125cc gas sipping nimble scooter, with the Vivacity 125 claimed to receive up to 60 mpg.
Scooters have just announced the new 125cc Vivacity scooter which they claim is "compact, agile, well-equipped and comfortable and a real cost-effective solution to urban mobility". Coming in three color options, the bike will cost in the region of $2400 with a two-year warranty. Power comes from a 125cc 4-stroke motor producing 8.5 hp complete with the usual 'twist and go' transmission train to the rear wheel. Peugeot claim the machine is capable of returning over 80 mpg while emitting 30% less CO2 than a small car.
Thanks to its compact dimensions the Vivacity should prove ideal in towns and cities throughout the world. A low seat height of 31in combined with leg room of 17.3in should, the makers claim, make it a comfortable ride for the whole range and size of rider. Hydraulic forks and twin rear shocks provide the suspension and the bike rolls along on 12-inch alloy wheels fitted with sports profile tires for good handling characteristics. Braking comes a combination of a 200mm dual piston caliper front disc brake combined with a rear 130mm rear drum brake.
To ensure that both the shopper and business user are catered for, there is a 22-liter storage bay beneath the seat and a 13-liter compartment in the front. Charging on the move for the personal electronics package is possible thanks to an integral 12v power socket.
The Inline Six configuration has been used extensively throughout the BMW's automotive line, but is now showcased on the two-wheeled side in the K1600GT.
continues in its efforts to completely change the image of the brand led, of course, by the
. But, while BMW is obviously not ditching the touring tag, its latest machine spied undergoing testing is very different from what has come before.
The K1600LT is six-cylinder Inline tourer with shaft drive and very modern looks. The motor was of seen last year at the Milan show in the naked concept machine. As rule, six cylinder machines are very smooth and powerful and given BMW's expertise in the car world, you can bet this is no different and probably very fuel efficient as well. Read more on the new BMW Inline Six K-series tourers in our
2011 BMW K1600GT First Look
Meanwhile, BMW has just launched a two-tone metallic K1300GT Exclusive Edition featuring many of the company's normal options fitted as standard. Costing around $22,000 purchasers will get a bike powered by the reliable 160-hp engine. Riding comfort is provided by heated grips and seat heating for cold days and an electronic cruise control. An on-board computer to provide travel-related data such as range, outside temperature and average fuel consumption will keep the techno freaks happy.
Even more comfort and safety comes in the shape of ESA II (Electronic Suspension Adjustment II), ASC (Automatic Stability Control), combined with ABS and electronic tire pressure control function RDC (Tire Pressure Monitor). Just to ensure the kitchen sink can be taken on tour, in addition to the normal pannier system, this special model also features a large 49-liter top case. In other words, the bike has virtually all the usual touring extras fitted as standard. And just to make sure everyone knows the bike is special it has an Exclusive Edition plate fitted!
BMW has taken the C1-E concept around to various shows in the UK to gauge customer reaction to this newer model in hopes of reviving the C1 line.
While the above may be in your local dealers soon the BMW C1-E concept machine we have mentioned before is definitely not, but it has been seen at selected shows in the UK to gauge potential customer reaction. It has been inspired by the revolutionary C1 scooter that never sold well in the UK thanks to the legal requirement to wear a crash helmet. BMW feel this concept combines motorcycle safety with zero-emissions technology, but there are still no plans for production despite the public showing.
In an effort to breathe new life into the faltering German motorcycle market (showing a fall of 11.2% compared to the previous year) there are calls for the German government to alter existing licensing requirements. The call is for 15-year-olds to be allowed to ride mopeds with a 45-kph limit and car drivers to ride 125cc machines on their existing car licenses. A case of business being seen as more important than road safety?
All the major motorcycle manufacturers without exception will be back exhibiting at the prestigious German motorcycle show INTERMOT this year. More than 1,000 suppliers from 40 countries will fill the 120,000sq meters during the show, which runs from 6th to 10th October 2010 (
MZ has not created any street models to sell as of yet, but it has been participating in the new Moto2 class, with hopes of creating more buzz about the brand.
We mentioned last year that historic
factory was back in business thanks to being bought by two top ex-racers, Ralf Waldmann and Martin Wimmer. Unfortunately, we then had to report that it looked like the project was likely to stall with promised funding and loans from Saxony banks where MZ it is based still not forthcoming.
Partial good news is that they now have an MZ branded machine racing in the new Moto2 class in the world championships with proven rider Anthony West on board and doing well. The bad news is that production of road bikes is still not happening for all the same reasons as before. However, with the racing breakthrough thanks to a private investor, it is hoped that this can soon be resolved as the banks realize the potential.
Historic brand
is back after 50 years with a radical 1200cc V6 roadster. Under development for the past 5 years the supercharged 200-hp bike will go on sale next year at around $24,000. The original company was based in Bad Homburg and started in 1923, but folded in 1956. The new company obtained the rights to the name in 2007. The new engine uses a narrow 15 degree angle V6 motor which is a first in a motorcycle.
If the Desmosedici wasn't expensive enough, NCR has a new option for riders, the NCR M16.
If a Ducati Desmosedici is not enough for you then perhaps Italian tuning house NCR (
) could be the solution to your problem with their new M16. It uses the engine from the Desmosedici, but various internal changes mean it now puts out in excess of 200 hp.
But, and it is a big but, it is now mounted in a full carbon frame and swingarm, supported by MotoGP spec Ohlins, stopped by Brembo monobloc brakes and ceramic discs. The rest of the bike is hand-made built with the object of weight saving using carbon or titanium for the various components.
The result is a half-faired bike that weighs just 319 lbs, which is 11 lbs less than a current MotoGP machine and 57 lbs less than the Desmosedici you will need to provide as the donor machine. Add another $140,000 or so to this cost and you get what is probably the world's ultimate Ducati street bike!
Italian giant
have recently released details on the new X7 Evo which is basically a mid-sized scooter powered by a 300cc 4-stroke motor with a claimed 22.4 hp. Piaggio claims it combines the agility of a small scooter
Piaggio has unveiled its new X7 Evo 300cc scooter, looking to bridge the small displacement rides and the larger maxi scooter designs.
with the stability and protection of the traditionally larger maxi scooter. Two color options are available for the machine which costs in the region of $4500. There is an under-seat storage compartment capable of holding two helmets and an electric fuel filler release button on the handlebar that allows refueling without getting off the bike.
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are celebrating twenty years of the middleweight cruiser called the Nevada. So welcome the Nevada Anniversario to the line-up - well for Italy only. It has the same chassis and 48 hp, 744cc 90° V-Twin motor as the standard Classic model. However, there are a few changes for the extra money as you would expect these being a new, smoothly-sculptured seat, restyled rear mudguard and side panels, a chrome-plated taillight and pillion grab-handles, lower and narrower handlebars and lastly a two-tone black and grey paint scheme.
After last year's paucity of major manufacturers appearing at major motorcycle shows around the globe, Yamaha is returning to the Milan EICMA show in November, along with Honda and helmet manufacturer Nolan. The 2010 Milan EICMA show will run November 2-7 and for the first time feature the Official Pavilion of the US Department of Commerce.
Vintage brand Italjet has seen some hard times but will be celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Italian manufacturer
is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Despite a recent rocky past which has seen several owners it is back in the hands of Massimo Tartarini, the son of founder Leopoldo Tartarini, and now has a 650 prototype to go with the small machines for which it is famous.
Difficult to know which country heading to put this piece of information under really, but as Russia is not often mentioned it seemed appropriate given the riders were born there. Russia's first female-only road racing team is bidding to compete on the road racing world stage. Support is already coming from Italian leather manufacturer Spyke for Nadia Yakhnich and Nataliya Lyubimova, who are both riding for Yakhnich Motorsport, during this season. The team has campaigned in the European Championships for the past two years, but eventually wants to step up a level.
Both ladies have quite impressive CV's already. Nadia was the first woman to ride in the Russian Road Racing Championship in 2006, finishing in bronze and silver positions in 2007 and 2008 respectively.
She was also the first Russian to participate in the European Road Racing Championships and scooped fourth in the Women's Italian Championship in 2009. Nataliya Lyubimova won the 2009 STK Women's championship, finishing second in the Women's Italian Championships and took silver in the Russian road Racing Cup in 2007.
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Ian Hutchison took a win in all five solo Isle of Man TT races, the first rider to do so in the 103-year history of the race.
Isle of Man TT
has been and gone with many records being blitzed, especially with Ian Hutchinson winning all five solo races in the program. Arai too for being the helmet of choice for all the winners on two and three wheels, as well as most of the other competitors.
No doubt everyone in the US is pleased that Mark Miller won the second TT Zero for electric bikes on the home built MotoCzysz EPIC with an average lap of 98.820 mph. However, while it is a TT race, for many die-hard fans it is not a 'proper' TT, more a novelty and the race for the first American rider to win a 'proper' TT (4-6 laps) is still on.
Having watched Jimmy Moore the past few years and seen his methodical approach to learning the course and gradually improving his times I think he has the real potential to win a TT race. I think he could have made the first electric 100 lap as well!
What do I base this on? Well 33 years watching and observing riders at the TT and looking at his times for each race and speaking to him talk about the race. Take a look at the official TT site and you will see what I mean. Besides he has Motorcycle USA on his leathers, so you should be supporting him!
The UK's Dirt Bike Show has proven it's all about the name with the addition of "International" it has bumped up 30% ahead of last year's space sales.
Last month we mentioned that the annual UK Dirt bike show had changed its name to include the word "International" to attract more exhibitors. Well, it seems to be working as exhibition space sales for the 2010 International Dirt Bike Show are already running 30% ahead of the similar period last year according to the organizers. Last year's show saw visitor attendance rising when other shows saw quite dramatic falls in final attendance figures. The 2010 International Dirt Bike Show is at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, UK from November 4-7 2010.
In contrast the major NEC Bike Show covering all aspects of motorcycling will now run from Saturday November 27th through to Sunday December 5th, two days less than usual.
There is more good news, for London bikers at least, with the announcement that London Mayor Boris Johnson has announced he will continue to allow motorcycles to use bus lanes for the time being. This follows an 18-month experiment that was carried out to see if a permanent arrangement would improve road safety. Various studies revealed that more than half of motorcyclists switched from riding on the outside of the road (filtering) to use the bus lanes thus increasing their safety.
Despite the many objections that such a move would increase the risk of pedal cycle (already allowed to use them) collisions with motorcyclists, these fears have proved unfounded. Journey times for motorcycles using bus lanes have been more than 10% quicker than those not using bus lanes and 36% quicker than cars.
The demonstration against parking fees for bikes in central London attracted over 2000 bikes which clogged up London's ring road, the M25, as they rode all 121 miles to bring attention to the problem before riding into London itself. The court case is currently awaiting the judge's decision.
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is probably the largest motoring garden party in the world. Held in the immaculate grounds of Goodwood House, this annual hill-climb event up the driveway of the historic stately home brings together a very eclectic mix of cars, motorcycles, A-list stars and motor sport celebrities to create the largest automotive event of its kind in the world.
Such is the increasing prestige of the event that
MV Agusta
will be exhibiting their latest models despite having no firm buyer as yet. Legendary 15-times World Champion, Giacomo Agostini, will be holding an exclusive autograph session and will also ride his classic MV Agusta 500 Grand Prix machine up the famous hill-climb.
EICMA China was a success with many companies participating in the first year of the event and this success has secured its place next year.
Rest of the World
Despite fears that the 'hastily' organized EICMA China motorcycle show would flop, the organizers are claiming "an immediate and resounding success". The three main partners, CIME (China Italy Motorcycle Exhibition), the Chinese partners, CCCM and Genertec, and the Italian EICMA spa, feel their decision in the current economic climate was justified given the level of interest from the public and the Chinese government.
The Motorcycle Show was held at the National Agricultural Exhibition Center of Beijing from the 11th to the 13th of June and covered over 20,000 square meters of space. Chinese manufacturers displayed next to brands such as Yamaha, Suzuki and Peugeot, while a selection of high-end products by Italian brands - Ducati, MV Agusta, Malaguti, Magneti Marelli, Catene Regina, GIVI, Ducati Energia, Caberg, Nolan, Luma, Oxygen, Motoinfinito and PPG.
The successful debut and the interest shown by both the Chinese government and the Italian government in supporting the event means the future of the event is secure according to sources.
Following the other Japanese brands, Honda once again reached profitability with a 30% increase in domestic sales.
has once again reached profitability thanks to a last minute surge in the year ending March 31 2010. Amongst the figures, motorcycles saw an increase of 30% to 2.60 million units mainly thanks to growth in the Asian market.
continues it moves to profitability with an increase in its presence in India where it showed a 25% increase in domestic sales.
seems to be bucking the trend of moving production to countries with cheaper labor rates. According to the Japanese press it intends to increase domestic production by 25% this year. Perhaps they know something the rest of us do not?
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The Celebrate Israel Festival on May 31 at Pier 94, slated to be the largest gathering to date of Israeli-Americans in New York.
One of the world's largest land warfare expos featured Israeli company Al-Sorag from Moshav Emunin this year as one of the participants, being handpicked by the AUSA (Association of the United States Army).
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Israeli PM Netanyahu talks about his vision for regional cooperation with Arab nations.
Hadera drew the attention of El Paso officials for the city's desert environment, a large electric power plant, desalination plant and manufacturing complex, and the high-tech incubation programs at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, located 30 miles away.
A day devoted to "peaceful co-existence" in Jerusalem was marred by Arab "anti-normalization" thugs.
At least a dozen people are reported to have been killed in the attack, and another 30 wounded.
The labor union at Israel Railways warned Thursday that workers plan to strike on Sunday.
They're just rackng up the Iranian generals….
The Nusra front now controls all the cities in the province, which shares a border with Turkey.
A yeshiva student from Jerusalem was found lifeless Thursday after he apparently drowned while swimming in nearby Beit Zayit.
PM Netanyahu warns FIFA that Palestinian blackmail will ultimately kill the international soccer federation which hopes to expel Israel from the group.
Another surgery is needed. Please daven for Aryeh ben Rina.
Both Westmacott and German ambassador Peter Wittig warned that if the U.S. Congress blocked a deal by not enabling sanctions relief to take place, the international sanctions regime would collapse.
A cyber security breach into the IRS computer system has been traced back to Russia. Cost; $50 million-plus.
The temperature has been scorching hot for the past couple of days. And that's been setting off brush fires. There have been massive fires, big fires and little fires all over the country. Some homes near Beit Shemesh were evacuated last night due to the approaching fires. As if it wasn't hot enough outside.
The U.S. State Dept. had a difficult time explaining what the Quartet has ever accomplished except spending money.
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Former New York Gov. George Pataki is the latest Republican to throw his hat in the crowed GOP ring of presidential hopefuls. He declared his candidacy in a video post Thursday morning and touted his actions as governor following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. "We need to recapture that spirit, that sense that we are one […]
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2012 PROGRAM OF WORK 2011 ANNUAL REPORT The Lynchburg Regional Chamber serves to strengthen our member businesses and stimulate regional prosperity. Forward by the Chairman We are blessed to live in Central Virginia and equally blessed to have been able to conduct business in a region that is business friendly. Our Chamber of Commerce has been a beacon for this pro-business environment for 129 years and I am proud to say it continues to stand strong in support of this vision. It is no wonder that Lynchburg continues to land in the top 50 of Forbes' annual "Best Places for Business and Careers." Our Chamber year after year has taken the lead in important community efforts to make this community prosperous. We have led the way on key transportation issues, work with our manufacturers through our Central Virginia Industries Council and our hospitality industry with our award winning Tourism program. Our Chamber was again recognized with Five Star Accreditation placing us in the top 2% of Chambers nationwide to reach this distinction! As our community and its businesses move into a new era of enterprise and technology, our Chamber is embarking to move forward as well. Just this January we announced the purchase of a new building in the center of the region and a campaign, "Building for Lynchburg's Future," to fund the remodeling of this space to become a "state of the art" welcoming and positive business hub for the entire community. We at the Chamber look forward to continuing the reputation of excellence as we continue to build for the future! Tulane Patterson, Chairman, 2012 Executive Committee 2012 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman Tulane Patterson, Generation Solutions Past Chair John Keith, J. Crew Secretary Rex Hammond, Lynchburg Regional Chamber Treasurer Greg Nichols, Banker Steel Company Vice Chair Linda Edwards, Interiors by Decorating Den Vice Chair Ken Garren, Lynchburg College Vice Chair Rick A. Huff, CPA/PFS, Huff, Stuart & Carlton Vice Chair Larry Jackson, Appalachian Power Vice Chair Darlene Mack, Successful Innovations, Inc. Vice Chair Jim Richards, Petty, Livingston, Dawson & Richards, PC Vice Chair Randy Smith, WSET-TV 2 2012 PROGRAM OF WORK The Chamber's 2011 Strategic Planning process involving our board of directors outlines our plans Strategic g g process p g p plans for the next three years. This plan includes key initiatives in the areas of pro-business advocacy, years advocacy meaningful networks, leadership, tourism and operations. Our theme for 2012 is FIT for Success and competitive in the 21st-century global economy. And you as a member, can become or remain As we look to the year ahead, we remain focused on serving our members and the region by staying true to our mission and continuing to be an agent of positive change. Here's a look into our 2012 Program of Work. Priority I: Advocating pro-business public policies Support pro-business legislation and policies that enhance the economic development, transportation and the overall business climate of Lead the Committee to Advance the TransDominion Express, Lynchburg Region Transportation Advocacy Group, and the Air Partnership Committee in furthering transportation initiatives. Ensure funding for Virginia's passenger rail services and expand service to Roanoke and the entire TransDominion Express route Ensure the success of US Air's operation at Lynchburg Regional Airport and recruit a second airline to connect to a northern hub Follow through on the US29 Bypass for the environmental assessment to begin in 2012 with construction to begin in 2013 Support funding requests for local private universities and colleges to increase the annual Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG) from the Commonwealth of Virginia from $2650 for undergraduate/$1150 graduate to $2800 for both undergraduate and graduate students. Promote worksite wellness and oppose mandated healthcare products and costs by protecting the business community and supporting efforts to reduce healthcare costs, including pooling to increase buying strength, accounts, and other affordable means. Encourage businesses to create or enhance worksite wellness programs to assist with cost containment of health care plans. alternative energy sources while keeping Virginia competitive in the energy market. Support expansion of traditional energy sources like nuclear, clean coal, natural gas, as well as, development of cost-effective renewable energy sources. Provide additional incentives to encourage sustainable business practices. Support for a Constitutional amendment or federal law that requires the federal government to balance the annual budget. Dawn Best, Legislative Affairs Chair Amtrak's daily round-trip service between Lynchburg, Washington, D.C., and other cities along the Northeast Corridor has exceeded all expectations. Photo courtesy G.R. Harper. Lynchburg Regional Airport is actively seeking a second airline to provide both business and leisure travelers with convenient connections through a People Are Talking About: REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION ADVOCACY... " I cannot say enough about the Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce's role in advancing the US29 Bypass around Charlottesville. The Lynchburg Chamber has championed this issue for almost 20 years. When most people had given up, Rex Hammond and the Chamber refused to go away. They kept the Bypass alive by working with the Legislature and keeping the issue in the forefront of the media. They worked behind the scenes with many community leaders to bring about would not be moving forward. Mark J. Peake, Esquire, Caskie & Frost 3 2012 PROGRAM OF WORK, CONTINUED Priority II: P o Launch Work Healthy V o & Launch YEA! (Young Entrepreneurship Academy) ' Host annual Leadership Lynchburg Alumni refresher course Claussen Warren, CHAT Chair Molly Cousins, Leadership Lynchburg Council Chair ' V Engage increased number of our membership Conduct three international trips Strengthen the relationships Continue to host and co-sponsor networking and training programs Chamber members and their friends can travel with the Chamber of Commerce to Spain in November 2012. Conduct the 41st Class of Leadership Lynchburg Priority III: Launch the capital campaign, "Building for Lynchburg's Future" ensure that all Chamber events and programs are consistent with the mission and provide value to the membership Greg Nichols, Finance Chair Tulane Patterson, Board Chair Continue to utilize the Chamber's social media outlets Secure 100+ new members The proposed new state-of-the-art Chamber facility People Are Talking About: LEADERSHIP LYNCHBURG... " 4 Leadership Lynchburg is more than a leadership program. It is an empowerment tool for individuals who seek to grow personally and professionally in their leadership roles. LL enabled me to step outside of my comfort zone, examine weaknesses, and learn more about how my leadership style is perceived by others. By working together with others seeking to strengthen the way they "lead" in various capacities, I was held accountable for developing and growing instead of reverting to what was comfortable. Jenna L. Lodge, Community Court Advocate, Community Outreach Manager, YWCA of Central Virginia Priority IV: Through the Lynchburg Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau, Market Lynchburg to the Leisure, Group Tour, Meetings/ Convention and Sports Markets Expand leisure marketing footprint through more diverse media. Continue to aggressively pursue the group travel market and its high economic return for Lynchburg. Greg Starbuck, Tourism Chair Remain a leader in destination marketing with new, innovative technologies in all discoverLynchburg initiatives. for local frontline hospitality workers top priority for all Lynchburg stakeholders. Grow International marketing initiatives with more investment in proven, targeted partnerships. Priority V: Educating, Strengthening & Supporting the Small Business Sponsor a series of seminars/sessions designed to educate, inform and assist small business owners in meeting the challenges of establishing and growing their businesses. Recognize successful businesses through the Small Business of the Year Award. Rick Huff, Small Business Chair discoverLynchburg is ma rketing Lynchburg with today's dig ital technology Emphasize access to programs and services through our communications, committees and staff ensuring that our 900+ members are aware of all we offer to assist them in running their business effectively and Deliver quality and valuable programs and discounts to the small business members by leveraging our group buying power. Engage small business owners by seeking their input on innovative ways to assist their growth. 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Charley Smalleash treats his best girl to a trolley ride, but on account of his limited resources they plan to walk back, so, if the car goes at the rate of eight miles an hour and they can walk at the rate of three miles an hour, how far could they ride if they must be back in seven hours?
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However if the girl was not interesting he could always get down earlier and walk back while still being in time to get her home. He could then even save a few pennies on trolly ride as well
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Seventh Generation launches Baby Photobomb, a brand new Facebook-enabled website designed and developed by advertising agency Made Movement. With web tools like Unbaby.me removing babies from social media, this application fights back against the tide of anti-baby technology, by allowing users to insert their bundles of joy into Facebook friends' special moments, via an intuitive baby-pasting image editor.
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Located in the heart of Catania, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Basilica Collegiata, Massimo Bellini Theater, and Catania Cathedral. Elephant Fountain and Palazzo Biscari are also within 10 minutes.
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Along with self parking, this hotel has 24-hour room service and dry cleaning. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and limo/town car service are onsite.
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A complimentary breakfast is offered. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. This Catania hotel also offers multilingual staff, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
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- A tax is imposed by the city and is collected at the property in cash: EUR 1.50 per person, per night, up to a maximum of 3 nights. Guests exempted from the tax: Catania residents; exchange students; University students; children under 18 years of age; coach drivers and tour leaders for groups of at least 25 people (1 coach driver and 1 tour leader per group); disabled persons, patients, and their companions/helpers (max 2 per patient), subject to submission of proper documents to the property.
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