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Stolen software, too-high brokerage fees, out-and-out scams are just a few of the pitfalls entrepreneurs must avoid as they raise capital. This article explains key signs of trouble and what to do about them.
This article provides an excellent framework not only for how to raise money but also for how to think about raising money. Key point: Always stay nine months ahead of your need for cash.
Facing facts and forgetting fantasies are vital to accurate forecasting for startups seeking outside investment. This highly practical blog entry provides eleven helpful tips for doing forecasts realistically and presenting them in ways that investors understand and appreciate.
Brief and focused, this article offers a solid outline of the questions venture capitalists and other potential funders ask before they show you the money. Only a well-prepared entrepreneur can supply the answers.
A straightforward article about the three options you have to collect a debt from a non-payer: write a final demand for payment letter, sue in small claims court, or sue in state civil trial court. In each case, you'll need documentation of your claim and your attempts to collect, not to mention the hardy persistence entrepreneurs are known for. Bonus: Links to several other resources.
When he moved his business online, Jerry Kenefake needed a new way to market his promotions products. Pay-per-click advertising turned out to be that new way. Its power to measure results, track buying habits, and, oh yes, sell his products propelled his company forward, and he never looked back.
There's a convergence in international accounting standards (GAAP vs. IFRS, mainly) that entrepreneurs with growing global interests might want to be aware of, as reported by this lengthy article. However, larger corporations seem to be the key players right now.
A leaner finance function will reduce costs, increase quality, and better align corporate responsibilities in finance and other departments. This article shows how CFOs can apply the waste-reduction principles of lean manufacturing to their challenges.
When developing a budget, it is important to estimate profits annually for the next three years as well as to develop a detailed month-by-month budget of sales, expenses, and cash flow amounts for the same three years.
A venture capitalist explains how key performance indicators (KPIs) are best compiled and used. They should be straightforward covering financial items and people, probably no more than 20, tied to specific managers, and coordinated by the CFO. Sales should be handled as a separate category.
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Today marks the official opening of Global Entrepreneurship Week, now celebrated in 131 countries. Throughout this week, roughly 25,000 partner organizations will be actively engaged in holding 35,000 events, activities and competitions--engaging more than 7 million participants and equipping them with the skills and connections to take the next step in their entrepreneurial journey. But GEW is more than just a celebration, it is attracting new talent to the field and supplementing grassroots startup energy with top down endorsements that legitimize entrepreneurship.
This week we can expect President Obama to speak to immigration reform and a new immigration proposal to be unveiled in the Senate. I have discussed in this blog the importance of creating a U.S. Startup Visa for high skilled immigrants—but only in the context of America's loss. We take a look today on what America's loss in terms of brainpower and innovation skills means for one nation—India.
One of the prime reasons I founded the Public Forum Institute was a strong belief in the role ordinary citizens can play in addressing chronic stalemates on vital national policy issues. After moderating hundreds of congressionally-chaired health policy forums over the years, I conclude it will be other developments outside of top-down reform that drive improvements in health care. It seems inevitable that with so many people's income dependent on our health care industry, even the most well-meaning politicians face a never-ending path of discourse in their efforts to improve health care without disrupting such a large chunk of the American economy. The revolution in consumer data may be just one of those new game changers.
Argentina has been in the news lately for its expropriation of a Spanish oil company and other strong regulatory interference, such as price and import controls. With this image reflected in the media, we decided to check back on activity that Argentine entrepreneurs and the organizations that support them are carrying out to sustain and promote entrepreneurship.
With nearly all net job growth in our country coming from companies less than five years old, Congress has debated this year what the role of government should be in developing programs and interventions that support entrepreneurship. While the World Bank's Doing Business project reported a record number of new pro-entrepreneurship legal and regulatory reforms around the world in 2009, governments and multi-national institutions continue to be tempted to develop entrepreneurship development programs.
The nurturing of new and young firms has so far not been given much attention in prominent global gatherings. International government meetings have mostly concentrated on passive SME policy and others like the World Economic Forum have treated entrepreneurs as a side ring at the circus. The maturing of the Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) to fill this gap is thus a welcome development.
While the number of programs aimed at encouraging more entrepreneurship has increased rapidly, research has not kept pace. A new effort announced last Friday by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry aims to help fill that void. The Global Entrepreneurship Research Network (GERN) was founded by the Kauffman Foundation, World Bank and Endeavor Insight to standardize data and work to gain a better understanding of policy barriers and what the right policies are for fostering entrepreneurship.
Spain's victory yesterday in the World Cup in Johannesburg marks the conclusion to an exciting competition. However, with the media pointing to some of the dashed economic expectations among South Africans these past few weeks, I decided to inquire a little more into the entrepreneurial...
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Anybody know a way to include a chunk of HTML in a CMS page if that HTML file resides on a different webserver? I wanted to use "include virtual" but apparently that only works when both pieces are on the same server.
Context: We have a few dozen Grad Program Summary pages; they're important and they get a lot of our hits. For purposes of uniformity, validation, and aggregation, their data and layouts are maintained elsewhere and scripts generate .shtml files as needed. In the good old frontier era, I just downloaded those .shtml files and uploaded them to frontier. In the CMS era I'm stuck.
I'm dreaming up lots of approaches, none of them really workable:
- Copy and paste generated HTML into CMS pages. Doable for a few, but updates are frequent and a layout adjustment would mean doing 80 in a row. Prohibitively tedious.
- Have the generated .shtml files reside on the other server, with CMS pages linking to them. They wouldn't be sufficiently integrated into the main CMS site unless I also had a way to make them share the CMS site's navigation, etc. (Redundantly building the nav on the other server is just going to get things out of synch.)
- Generate .html "sub" pages that reside on the other server, then include those in CMS "shell" pages for good site integration. Sounds good but I can't "include virtual"/"include file" across servers, iframes are no good for liquid height, and I don't know what else to try.
- Generate .html "sub" pages, upload them to the CMS, and include those in CMS "shell" pages. I can upload a .html file to the CMS but I can't get "include virtual" to work in the CMS. Also pretty impractical without a batch upload.
Any suggestions? (I've asked a couple people directly but got a handoff from one and no acknowledgement from the other. I understand being busy but I'm getting crunched here too.)


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And the Winner Is: Barack Obama
Without question, the winner of Wednesday's Republican debate was Barack Obama. This wasn't apparent at the beginning; during the first forty minutes, Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul argued about earmarks, and made the usual promise to cut taxes, cut spending, and magically balance the budget. But by the end of the event, the candidates had revealed their hostility toward women and Latinos, and further ensured that they would stay on Obama's side into the fall.
It wasn't actually until after the first commercial break that moderator John King asked the candidates about the elephant in the room—birth control. After Gingrich went through the usual motion of insulting King for posing the question, the candidates embarked on a fantastic voyage of obfuscation, dishonesty, and outright attacks on women's health.
Mitt Romney, whose ancestors were driven from the country by the government for their religious beliefs, began the exchange with an attack on the administration's birth control mandate: "I don't think we've seen in the history of this country the kind of attack on religious conscience, religious freedom, religious tolerance that we've seen under Barack Obama." Of course, the public disagrees, in survey after survey, a majority of Americans—including Catholics—voice support for the administration's decision to require birth control coverage from religiously affiliated employers.
Rick Santorum followed Romney up with an extended discussion of the "dangers of contraception," which he defined as of out-of-wedlock births, single-parent homes, and growing poverty. It suffices to say that this was an…odd discussion. By definition, contraception can't be responsible for out-of-wedlock births, regardless of how much Santorum would like to believe otherwise. To be fair to Santorum, his comments weren't as bad as Ron Paul's, who asked his competitors to save their scorn for the women who use the pill, and not the pill itself:
But sort of along the line of the pills creating immorality, I don't see it that way. I think the immorality creates the problem of wanting to use the pills. So you don't blame the pills. I think it's sort of like the argument – conservatives use the argument all the time about guns. Guns don't kill, criminals kill.
So, in a way, it's the morality of society that we have to deal with. The pill is there and, you know, it contributes, maybe, but the pills can't be blamed for the immorality of our society.
Women voters, take note: If you use the pill, you're immoral, and basically the same as a gun-toting criminal. And while Ron Paul doesn't stand a chance of winning the Republican presidential nomination, this basic sentiment was shared by each candidate on the stage. Indeed, Romney was sure to clarify that "there was no requirement in Massachusetts for the Catholic Church to provide morning-after pills to rape victims." Arizona Republicans might be impressed by this, but I'm not sure you can say the same of women who might need those services.
For President Obama, whose reelection bid depends on high support from women voters, this was gold. Even better was when the candidates discussed immigration. Newt Gingrich voiced support for a massive wall on the border, Ron Paul doubled-down on the myth that undocumented immigrants "use up" public resources, and Mitt Romney endorsed the Arizona anti-immigration law as a model for the nation.
Even if Republicans were trying to make themselves a hard sell for women and Latinos, I'm not sure they could have done a better job. The Obama campaign must be thrilled.
Thu, 2012-02-23 09:07
One thing that seems to be missing in all this religious fevor about birth control is that the benefit is offered it doesn't have to be taken. Maybe if we had better debate moderators and newscasters they would point that out. They would also point out Brazil bans birth control. The rich limit their familes cause they go overseas to buy the pill but there is a high population of children in poverty. So much the rich have to rent apartments due to crime. I would like the republicans to be ask "If you don't support birth control how will you prevent those "illegals" from coming over here and having babies" "How will you stop those "welfare queens" from getting government services.
Thu, 2012-02-23 12:41
"Without question, the winner of Wednesday's Republican debate was Barack Obama. "
Interesting reaction. Mine was that any one of them would be better than another four years of Obama.
"But by the end of the event, the candidates had revealed their hostility toward women and Latinos"
Nope, never did. No hostility towards either group was expressed (at least none that a reasonable person would discern).
It wasn't actually until after the first commercial break that moderator John King asked the candidates about the elephant in the room—birth control. "After Gingrich went through the usual motion of insulting King for posing the question."
No, he didn't. He simply pointed out that there is an obvious double standard in the MSM for the treatment of social issues, using partial birth abortion as the example.
Of course, the public disagrees, in survey after survey, a majority of Americans—including Catholics—voice support for the administration's decision to require birth control coverage from religiously affiliated employers.
Irrelevant. The Constitution is not amended by popular vote. This is a matter of religious freedom, and the extent to which the government can ignore that freedom. Also, polls show that only 40% of Catholic WOMEN believe that the government should dictate such matters to their Church, despite the fact that they are users of birth control. There's no "win" for Obama in that statistic..
"(re Santorum) It suffices to say that this was an…odd discussion. "
Not odd at all, and common among people of faith, the point being the effect of accessibility of things like contraception, abortion, welfare etc. and how they may facilitate an increasingly amoral society. Anybody who is of faith, or well read on such issues, knows how common Santorum's musings are.
"Women voters, take note: If you use the pill, you're immoral, and basically the same as a gun-toting criminal."
Not what he said. What he was pointing out that in societies of faith at all times in all places, sex outside of marriage is considered immoral (that is an irrefutable fact) and even OUTSIDE of societies of faith which do not comment on moral issues regarding fornication, children outside of wedlock create a SOCIAL problem (which is obvious) and is thereby a MORAL one. Add up how much we spend as a society on children born outside of wedlock (5X more likely to be raised in poverty) and you could have paid for a single payer health care plan and had spare change for coffee.
"Arizona Republicans might be impressed by this, but I'm not sure you can say the same of women who might need those services."
A nonissue. These services are all available, FOR FREE, outside of employer health care plans. Isn't that why you guys fight so hard for funding for Planned Parenthood?
"For President Obama, whose reelection bid depends on high support from women voters, this was gold."
Among those who care more about free sex without responsibility more than the economy, I'm sure that's true.
"Ron Paul doubled-down on the myth that undocumented immigrants "use up" public resources"
"Myth"? You mean that they don't use the public schools, public health system, go to jail, or that you somehow believe that the stats can be tweaked to show that they pay into the system more than the above? :-)
"And Mitt Romney endorsed the Arizona anti-immigration law as a model for the nation."
It's not an "anti-immigration law", liar. It's a law which permits local authorities to enforce EXISTING FEDERAL LAWS ALREADY ON THE BOOKS targeted against ILLEGAL ALIENS.
Sheesh. Does the spin never stop from these guys?
"The Obama campaign must be thrilled."
I'm sure that's true; of course, they were saying they were going to hold the House all they way up to 2010 Election Day.
Thu, 2012-02-23 13:01
Blah, blah, blah:
Even the right leaning Rasmussen Poll has Obama creaming Romney by ten points today. Check out just the last two days of RCP state polling and Obama shreds all the Republican mediocrity across the rust belt, including Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania and even Virginia. And sure, it's months till the election and anything can happen. But wouldn't you rather be on top, in the driver's seat, than looking at the big O's dust trail. Romney and Santorum, perfect for self destruction. Not a chance in 2012. The more the public learns about these two creepy guys, the better for Obama.
Thu, 2012-02-23 14:37
The polls are useless. The main factors for the election are going to be the economy. If gas is reasonable, unemployment actually down... not the fake numbers Obama is pushing, and the dollar is stronger, then Obama will win. If the economy is bad, Obama will be a one term president.
Thu, 2012-02-23 13:25
Isn't "morality" the whole reason of why birth control is even in the public eye? I don't know that Ron Paul really thinks that using birth control is immoral, he is calling it immoral for the sake of the argument. Again, immorality is weighted. It's immoral to kill somebody and it's immoral to jaywalk or sneeze without covering your mouth. The weight of what he is saying to be immoral is undeclared... However, even if Ron Paul condemned it, he knows he has no authority to make a dictation of how and when we the people use it.
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Show Details FROM:TaterSalad TO:Van Scheurich Message flagged Wednesday, February 22, 2012 10:27 AMComing this summer in the United States......$5.00 per gallon gas! Thank you Barack Obama! Thank you for supporting your "green jobs agenda", wind mills and solar companies that went bankrupt while walking away from the Keystone Pipeline project that would have brought us oil/gas products from Canada.
Obama supporters, the Rockefellers ax the Keystone Pipeline Project: http://www.westernjournalism.com/rockefellers-played-critical-role-in-shutting-down-keystone-pipeling/
If the above isn't bad enough, Barack Obama now is considering to give part of America's oil rich lands away: http://www.westernjournalism.com/obamas-giveaway-oil-rich-islands-to-russia/
America's oil demand is down while MSM tells us all that demand is up: http://www.teapartynation.com/profiles/blogs/germany-reminds-us-that-the-key-is-energy
Thu, 2012-02-23 15:41
I feel like the Republicans are just playing into the Obama administration's hand here. Many women are doubtful about the republican candidates after the birth control fiasco and the fact is, if Obama plays his cards right, he could earn the support of the Catholic Church in the United States, which would pretty much mean he was sitting pretty come election time. The only thing he needs is for the Republicans to alienate a few more people, preferably in the labor and unions sectors.
Thu, 2012-02-23 16:51
I don't pay too much attention to the polls. I've had a few pollsters call my house and I tell them that Obama is the greatest thing since sliced bread. That's not how I feel; I just like messing with pollsters.
Come election time, I think the voters will look at the high unemployment, low credit rating, ballooning national debt, record home foreclosures, the draining of the national treasury to give to campaign contributors and disguise it as a 'stimulus', Fast and Furious, high energy prices, record #s of people on food stamps and other government assistance, unpopularity of Obamacare, I could go on and on, but my point is that in spite of all the cheerleading being done for this guy by the lamestream news media, most people are going to look at their lives and realize that they're not better off now than they were four years ago and will vote him out of office.
Fri, 2012-02-24 05:04
I can tell that most of the economic commentary are emanating from men. They wouldn't know that contraceptives are part of basic health care for women--68 percent of whom use it for noncontraceptive purposes. Menstrual irregularity, pain, and excessive bleeding and ovarian cancer prevention are not something you guys know about. It averages around $100/month. For working poor and struggling middle class women that can mean a world of difference.
Of course Reagan was re-elected with an 8+ percent unemployment--but it was trending downward--as it is now. No one will vote over issues like the national debt or the nation's low credit rating because they remain abstractions with no direct impact on the purse. The gas price spike is due to with rising tensions between Israel and Iran--the Strait of Hormuz is a major thruway for ALL sea-bound gas supplies from the Middle East.
You discount that people on food stamps and other government assistance--such as unemployment--will vote to keep the assistance. Which is why the GOP-initiated (and Obama-approved) Voter ID acts being passed around the country are crucial to the GOP in November. It disenfranchises millions of the poor, the elderly, college students, and minorities. Oddly enough, the Voter ID acts have also been disenfranchising military servicemen and--in all likelihood--victims of foreclosure robosigning. The 99 percent all know where the stink is coming from--corporations and Teapublicans.
What cheerleading for Obama? Virtually all of the lefty, progressive sites and the "lamesteam" liberals from Glenn Greenwald to Paul Krugman draw checks to bash Obama on a weekly basis. And authors Ron Suskind and Chris Hedges do the same with their latest. The only reliable Obama-bots are moderate conservative Andrew Sullivan and Ezra Klein (not always), guest writers at HuffPo, and assorted Obamacans that most people don't know about. I can't think of anyone on network TV. Can you? Please don't say Oprah. She's not news media.
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Thu, 2012-02-23 16:55
What's funny is that Liberals who comment on GOP debates would be the first to agree that Conservatives wouldn't be watching a Democrat debate, and even if they did, it wouldn't matter, since they know they're not getting their vote no matter what.
And all the fuss over the independents, who break what, 52/48, is a lot of about nothing, since they're not enough of them to likely make a sway in a state by state electoral college system.
If the Author thinks Obama won Wednesday, measure that against oil up to $108 on Thursday, over $4 a gallon, and will rise 10 cents for every $1 oil goes up, coupled with about another inevitable $0.65 rise in gas price due currency valuations that haven't hit yet, measure Obama's "victory" in the 20 whatever GOP debate against at least $6 a gallon gas.
$6 gas due to Obama killing Off shore drilling, Anwar, drilling everywhere, Fracking,, Keystone, anti-coal, anti-nuclear, etc. Obama certainly doesn't have the silver bullet to get lower gas prices, but he sure had them to shoot every industry that would have lowered oil, gas, and energy prices everywhere.
Victory. Victory? Gas Price Blame wars have begun. And Obama has no army in that fight.
Thu, 2012-02-23 19:32
Fri, 2012-02-24 05:57
Mark these words: "The Constitution is not amended by popular vote." You can bet that KhadijahbintMuhammad (?) will shrill that the decision by the Maryland legislature, sure to be signed by the Governor, to legalize same sex marriage -- to give equal rights to a minority, should be put to a popular vote. This despite the fact that numerous state and federal courts have ruled the ban unconstituional.
Fri, 2012-02-24 11:10
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Fri, 2012-02-24 18:10
The facts are that drilling is up 300% under Obama, and the US is a net gasoline EXPORTER at the moment, yet the price remains high. Answer - drilling isn't going to fix the price problem, nor is any Canadian pipeline bringing us the most expensive petroleum in the world. I say we should stop drilling US oil altogether, and use up the oil in the Middle East first. Then when oil is $500 a barrel, who gets the last laugh?
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MoonBots 2 finalists announced
The Google Lunar X PRIZE and LEGO Group are pleased to announce the twenty finalists for MoonBots 2.0, a global educational contest.
Top 20 Finalists
2011 LEGO Odyssey- California, US
Anthem-a-Tronics- Arizona, US
DragonBots- Santiago, Chile
Iron Reign- Texas, US
LegoAces- Ohio, US
Lehi Moonstormers- Utah, US
Lunar LegoBots- Tennessee, US
Lunar Lords- Washington, US
Lunar Scouts- Virginia, US
Molokai Mahina 2.0- Hawaii, US
Moonwalk- New Jersey, US
New Hartford RoboSpartans- New York, US
Pi In The Sky- Virginia, US
Q.E.D.- North Carolina, US
Raider Robotix- New Jersey, US
Say Watt?- New Jersey US
Team Just Ducky- Minnesota, US
Techno Inventors- Subang Jaya, Malaysia
The Pink Team- Florida, US
X-Treme Team- California US
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- Daniele Benedettelli said...
Clicking on the logo does not bring to the site, but to a bigger logo image. Please fix it.
- Jul 6, 2011, 6:25:00 PM
- Matthias Paul Scholz said...
The dominance of US teams in this list is surprising.
Does that mean that they are smarter than the rest of the world or rather that almost exclusively US teams haven taking part at all?
In the latter case, it would be worthwhile to find out why.
Is it due to moonbot.org's marketing strategy or the regulations of the competition?
- Jul 6, 2011, 11:54:00 PM
- Robotica said...
@Daniele: fixed it (but the site seams temporary down)
@Matthias: Yes mainly US based teams, but remember that they also were the majority from the 75 participating , and that those teams use Moonbots like FLL as a home-school training, and therefore can spend more time on it then European teams that have Moonbots as an after school event.
- Jul 7, 2011, 1:39:00 AM
- Matthias Paul Scholz said...
Hm, yes, only 14 of the 75 participating teams hail from outside the USA.
That's certainly a rather unsatisfying proportion.
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FORT WALTON BEACH — When it comes to being competitive with other states in attracting new or expanding businesses, Florida is falling behind.
Gulf Power on Wednesday launched its new site certification program to help the region and the state catch up with what Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and other states already are doing. The utility has partnered with McCallum Sweeney Consulting of South Carolina to develop the Gulf Power Industrial Site Evaluation and Certification Program to partially develop some vacant properties to make it easier for businesses to locate there.
It is the first site certification program in Florida.
"When you look at the economic development landscape and what prospects want, more and more and more you'll hear them say they want certified sites," said John Hutchinson, Gulf Power's director of public affairs and economic development. "The marketplace has changed. Companies want to be able to react quickly. They want to be able to react when they have the contract. They want to be able to react when the market's right for them to make the product. No longer can you work with a prospect and show them a field and say 'In three years we can have it ready.' That doesn't work anymore."
The site certification program is designed to provide prospective businesses with comprehensive data on a site, assist communities with marketing them and certify that the locations are ready for industrial development.
Alabama has more than 25 certified sites, Georgia has more than 20 and southeast Mississippi has 12. Florida has one certified site near Jacksonville.
"The days of an economic developer saying 'don't worry, we've got that taken care of' are over,'" said Mark Sweeney, senior principal with McCallum Sweeney Consulting.
"If we get a properly certified site, we're going to have everything we need to know. We'll be able to access it thoroughly and fairly, and the odds are very, very high that you're going to make that first cut," Sweeney added. "It doesn't guarantee success. It guarantees you'll get more looks and be more competitive."
The deadline to submit a letter of intent to have a property certified is May 3. Applicants will then receive their site evaluation materials the week of May 19, with a June 28 deadline to submit the evaluation application.
Representatives from McCallum Sweeney Consulting and Gulf Power will visit sites the week of July 28, and applicants will receive notification whether they can proceed in the program the week of Sept. 8. Property owners allowed continue in the program will have until September 2014 to complete their certification application.
A decision on whether a property will be certified will be announced during the fourth quarter of next year or sooner if the application is received early.
Hutchinson said if the initial site certification is successful and properties do get picked up by companies, another round of certification would take place.
"What I want is everyone in Northwest Florida to begin thinking about product, to begin thinking about where our next commerce park is going to be," Hutchinson said.
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When the weather isn't too poor and their bodies aren't aching from a hard stretch of practices and games, Yann Sauve and Antoine Roussel hit the outdoor court at their northwest suburban apartment complex to play "21."
Perhaps that's a surprise for a pair of professional hockey players who didn't grow up anywhere close to basketball hotbeds – Sauve in the far western suburbs of Montreal and Roussel in Roubaix, France.
But when Roussel assesses their games, it's clear Sauve's size and athleticism translate whatever he plays.
"I haven't won a game yet," Roussel said. "He's pretty skilled. We played one time in the outdoor and there's a little kid standing in his way. (Yann) was going to dunk the ball. And the kid saw him running hard with the ball, so the kid's moving away. We look at the kid and he's, 'Oh, I'm lucky I stepped out of the way! This guy's huge!' "
The kid shouldn't feel badly. The 6-foot-3, 213-pound Sauve has been making people say that for years. As the saying goes, Sauve was big even when he was little.
Growing up in Rigaud, Quebec – part of the greater Montreal area known as West Island – Sauve was a multi-sport standout who learned quickly from his two older brothers. He played basketball, he earned recognition as a hard-throwing pitcher…and he towered over everybody on the ice.
Sauve, who grew up speaking French and prefers to converse in his native tongue when possible (partially explaining why he lives with Roussel), preferred not to boast when reminiscing about his youth hockey days.
"I was bigger than everybody and I was skating well so I had some speed and all this," Sauve said. "I was heavy, I was big, so for sure it was a bit easier for me."
Perhaps so, but scouts also noticed a skill set to match his size. During the 2006 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) Entry Draft, the Saint John Sea Dogs made Sauve, then 16 years old, the first overall selection – an honor also earned by such players as Mario Lemieux (1981), Pierre Turgeon (1985), and Sidney Crosby (2003).
"They were an expansion team," Sauve said. "They had three first overall picks in a row. There was me, there was Alex Grant and Simon Despres, who plays in Pittsburgh. We had a good team, a lot of good prospects…not only me."
Sauve spent four strong seasons with Saint John in the province of New Brunswick, where he learned to speak fluent English in addition to solidifying his status as a top prospect.
During the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, the Vancouver Canucks selected Sauve with their second-round pick. He joined the organization after running out of QMJHL eligibility – but his debut on the ice was postponed by a car accident during training camp. Sauve was trying to walk across a street when he was hit by an SUV and knocked unconscious. He suffered a concussion that kept him out of action for two months.
"I wasn't able to do anything at all," Sauve said. "It was hard to watch practice the first half of the season."
What happened next was more improbable than Sauve's accident. Once he received clearance to play, the Canucks sent him to East Coast Hockey League affiliate Victoria. After just eight games with the Salmon Kings, Sauve jumped to the AHL's Manitoba Moose. After just 20 games with the Moose, Sauve was promoted to the Canucks.
Yes, Sauve's opportunity came because Vancouver had four injured defensemen – but the fact remained that he made his NHL debut three days shy of his 21st birthday. Sauve appeared in a total of five games for the Canucks last season. He posted no points and no penalty minutes in 65 minutes of ice time.
"You don't want to (brag), but I did feel comfortable," Sauve said. "I think the thing is, when I had (the accident), I had to make sure I was playing well because I didn't have much time to have some games and get my season going. But I think I did real well there and I fit in there.
"Everything happens so fast there," he said. "You always have to be ready. You can't have a shift off or you can't lose focus because it's going to be behind you in the net."
Sauve has taken those lessons and applied them during his first full season in the AHL. Through Feb. 7, Sauve owned one goal, five assists and a plus/minus rating of +11. His strength has proven to be his rare blend of size and skill.
"He skates really well," said Wolves head coach Craig MacTavish. "He's very strong. He's a tough guy. When he's playing his best game, he's moving the puck well. He's a big part of our penalty kill. He's really good at stopping the opposition's cycles by being good and physical – a cycle-buster."
That's what the Wolves love to have – and what the Canucks want to see. During a recent interview with the Vancouver Sun, Canucks GM Mike Gillis declared, among other things, "Yann Sauve has made big strides."
"For sure, everybody wants to (score) points and all this," Sauve said. "But if I look at my game, I need to be real good defensively. I think that's what's going to bring me to the next level. I'll still work on my offensive development and what's going on on that side, but I just want to focus on being really good defensively."
And Roussel, his roomie, focuses on making sure Sauve's ego doesn't grow large as well. When asked whether Sauve's ability to dunk a basketball reinforces the idea that he's a good athlete, here was Roussel's reply:
"Yeah, but don't tell him that. He's going to have a big head."


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- Medium: Pegmatite
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- Possible place collected: Ballana (vicinity), Egypt
- Possible place collected: Sohag (vicinity), Egypt
- Dates: ca. 3300-3100 B.C.E.
- Dynasty: early I Dynasty
- Period: Predynastic Period, Naqada III Period
- Dimensions: 9 3/4 x 7 7/8 x 12 13/16 in. (24.8 x 20 x 32.5 cm) (show scale)
- Collections:Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
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- Accession Number: 73.26
- Credit Line: Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
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As has been mentioned changing the rear tire on the modern Vespa could be problematic due to the need to remove the exhaust. You might be able to stretch 8000 miles out of a rear, but there is always the possibility of non-repairable damage requiring a change vs. simply plugging. If you find a 250 that was produced after the bad fuel pump run or has had the pump replaced with the new version that should not be an issue. Before heading out I would do a full service to include valve adjustment, new belt, new rollers, new tires and of course oil. I would plan on at least one oil change during the trip, most likely in a larger city where you would have a better chance of finding the correct oil.
As others have mentioned, a scooter with larger wheels might be a better choice and Modernvespa.com would be a good source for detailed information/opinions. A P-200 would be pretty much bullet proof but would require shifting and require at least one tire change on the rear if not two over that distance. The P would also require sourcing 2 stroke oil thorughout the trip, but should be easy to find along the way.
Sounds like a great adventure.
(I have a 250 Super and Rally 200)
Joined: Jan 2013
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Scooter-wise I'd recommend the Vespa P200 if you can find one. They are bullet proof, parts are pretty common all over the world. If you want something with a little larger wheel, I'd say an older Honda C70 Passport or the newer Sym Symba. Pretty much the came thing. Again a bullet proof design and common parts all over the world.
The Vespa would have a bit more maneuverability due to the smaller wheels. The Honda would have a probably have a smoother ride due to the larger wheels. I think with either bike you can't go wrong.
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Joined: Feb 2007
Location: Florida Keys
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Preparation is the key to a trip like this. If you think a modern Vespa is best try removing the rear wheel on either a GT200 or a GTS... split the exhaust (spare bushing anyone?) and struggle with the monstrous rear bearing that is hard enough to remove in a workshop. Change gear oil? No access without removing the rear wheel! The engine oil change is easy enough but remember to bring spare filters. Spare belts? Know how to change them? The air filter?
On the road the P200 requires no spare parts, even the air filter is a mesh job that needs to be washed from time to time and the filter-free gearbox takes half a pint of common-or-garden 30 motor oil every 4,000 miles. all that needs is a turkey baster and 15 minutes. The wheels are interchangeable with the benefit of carrying a spare. the bike has gears so picking your way on rough roads is easier using the clutch than controlling CVT. Plus they can be bump started in a crisis. Old Vespas are everywhere and they really are simple and well known.
I think its important also to bear in mind qualities that are beneficial in the first world on a time restricted trip may have little bearing on an open ended trip off the beaten motorcycle tracks. To get from jacksonville to San Diego fast a GTS would be comfortable and easy. Go to Scooterwest on arrival and have the rear tire and fluids changed. Ride a thousand miles to Cabo and back and do the same again before riding home to Florida. Done. A journey of 4,000 linear miles to Panama could take 10,000 miles to cover. Better with fewer parts and less need for organized facilities.
HOWEVER an old Vespa will need to be prepared for a journey like this, in most instances. A dual sport would be a good idea but apparently the OP doesnt want to shift a scooter never mind a motorcycle. On the other hand, putting the cart before the horse we know nothing of her experience in Latin America. maybe she has friends in all major cities with modern vespa dealers. There are dealers in many countries, not in every city though, which can be a drawback.
I once had help decoking a P series vespa in a roadside taller and the owner knew my Vespa had no head gasket, a fact I learned with some surprise 30 years ago in Mexico.
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I'd take a P200E or PX200E. One of the advantages is that it has electric start, but also a kickstarter. They're ultra reliable, easy to maintain and repair, and carry their own spare wheel with tire. Changing tires doesn't need a jack, you can remove the front wheel and prop it under the engine to keep the rear up while you change tyres. Because the rim splits you don't need tire irons to change the tyre or fix a flat. Unlike most motorcycles, a Vespa front carrier can hold a lot of gear. Mileage is pretty decent and you can carry extra fuel.
One of the better modes of transportation if speed is not the issue. And the handlebar gear shift allows for more torque in rough terrain and you can keep your feet on the ground in slippery areas.
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Which about sums it up, eh?
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Plus Katla, from the Amsterdam Assassin Series, rides a Vespa.
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I am enjoying the story. Nice to have a new author to read. Good work.
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If you can get the hang of changing gears the PX 200 would be the way to go
Sound like it will be a great trip wish I was coming with you
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I'm going to look at a Vespa 200 GT today. Low miles, pretty good price, unfortunately not red. I really like the way the 250 rides, but I keep hearing stories about people replacing the fuel pump more than once, even on the ones that Vespa did not recall. Marilyn has been super reliable, and that''s what I want in my next Vespa.
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But my red 06 GTS250 has never had a fuel pump issue....19000+ miles. Other issues, but not a fuel pump issue and has never left me stranded even in 123 degrees in Death Valley, where my wife's GT200 locked-up with vapor lock. And again in Goldfield NV.
If you opt for a GT200, research removing the evaporaitive emissions device to prevent vapor-lock over on modernvespa.com.
Others have removed it from their fuel injected 250 and 300s but I don't believe its needed with an injected machine at least in my experience it hasnt been. YMMV
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Dumbest idea I see in this thread is to swap a 300 engine with a carbonated one.Add me to the list of those with a 2006 GTS that has never had a fuel pump issue. My 2007 Scarabeo had one but once the dealer swapped it out no problem. I've known a few folks who had a fuel pump issue but not one had a problem after a reputable dealer swapped it out after the recall. The only one I know of who had to replace his twice swapped it out before the recall and got his second one done under the recall and no further problems.
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I have done a lot of riding in South America, and our shop works on Vespas quite a bit, so I will tell you what I think is the best way to go.
I think a GT200 is a lot better choice. Most shops will be able to work on it, the Leader motor is everywhere and pretty much any parts you need and can't find are only a week away. If the bike breaks down, the odds are you will be able to get it taken to a shop and repaired for less than a tire change costs at a Dealer in the US.
One thing you really want to protect is the radiator system. Protect radiators with wire mesh over Vespa plastic ducts, and install Cuppini crash protectors, and side crash protectors. These protect the bike from falls more than anything else. Install an OEM sidestand. It is hard to put a loaded bike on a Centerstand.
OEM shocks are fine, as long as they are in good condition. Get a Xena lock and cable and use them, even if you are only leaving the bike for 2 minutes.
For more lighting, mount a pair of driving lights, one fog, one driving, on the front fender. Better riding at night and in adverse conditions, and you don't use space you need for storage. Disconnect the charcoal canister and either make a secret storage compartment out of it or use the space for a first aid kit or something like that. Take two blue keys, and have another programmed with someone in the States who knows how to ship things to other countries. Leave the Red key home.
Save weight with softluggage, and carry valuables under the seat and in the glove box. Tape the glove box so it doesn't accidently open.
Carry variator and clutch tool, ratchet wrenches, necessary allen wrenches, socket set with necessary sockets only, pair of good screwdrivers, Loctite. Belt, Rollers, oil filter, tire irons, tire plug kit, inner tube, valve stem and co2 cartridge pump. Install a fuel filter big enouth to trap water. Use iridium plug, you shouldn't have to change it. Use 15-50 or 20-50 Amsoil or Mobile 1 and plan to change it around every 5000 miles. Lots of Motul in SA. Change out the rear end oil with a synthetic one and forget about it unless the bike goes underwater (happens).
Change out seat plate for GTS250 plate and use a GTS250 rear rack. Try to keep bike as narrow as possible, lots of lane splitting in SA. Tires are common, avoid the cheap chinese ones. They are hard as a rock and offer no traction in wet conditions.
Intstall a throttle locker, there are a lot of days of monotony and wide open spaces. Get a good touring seat, wider is better. I am partial to the Russell Daylong.
Tucano Urbano makes a great rider cover, and handcovers, and get a good electric vest. You want to keep your core warm, and it is possible to go from 80 degrees to subzero blizzard in a day in Tierra Del Fuego. At times you will need to carry extra gas. Get a 2.5 gallon metal jerry can. Modify your floorboard so you can strap it to the floor when full and carry it somewhere else when empty. Thanks to the EPA and CARB, they are hard to find, but you can buy them in green marked for water. Do not carry spare fuel containers in the saddlebags. If you go down on asphalt, the bike will throw off a lot of sparks while it slides down the road, and you don't want full fuel containers in the saddlebags adding to the excitement.
Small windscreen can be used as a mount point for cameras. Cameras can be mounted on rear rack, and side crash bars. Motobatt battery, make sure there is no way the cables can touch the frame. 6 feet of fuel line, 6 feet of radiator hose. zip ties, wire, good first aid kit with scalpel and sutures. and a few dozen strong pain killers. Get Medjet insurance. Vaccinations for everything known to man, and make sure to get a tetanus booster. Replace all hoses prior to trip.
For increased performance without sacrificing reliability, a Malossi 210cc kit, Leo Vince exhaust and KN air filter. go down a gram on weights, easier up hills and taking off. The CVK carburetor will adjust to altitudes pretty well, but if you are going very high, carry smaller jet for higher altitudes, but make sure to change back at 6000 feet. Sort out with at least 600 miles of travel before taking off, including shakeout trip of average day, and overnight. Don't get the bike serviced and then leave for the trip. Do a ride or two first to make sure it's really sorted out.
Take all your old clothes and throw them away before coming back to the US.
Have fun, and if there's anything you need on the road, send me a PM.
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With such a wide variety of things to do on the Isle of Wight during your Holiday, you'll want to come back again and again.
Whilst you won't be able to fit everything into a single visit, we've highlighted some of the great Attractions, Activities and Places To Visit for you to choose from.
You can even build your very own itinerary of things to do by clicking the "ADD TO PLANNER" button next to any listing, then review it using the "TRAVEL PLANNER" link at the top right-hand corner of your screen.
If it is new experiences you are looking for, try visiting the Island for one of our fantastic Events, such as the annual Isle of Wight Festival or Bestival!
Attractions and places to visit are in plentiful supply on the Island, with something to suit everyone.
Get a taste of the Isle of Wight's history and culture by visiting one of our Museums & Galleries and historic sites.
Possibly the Island's most recognisable landmark is The Needles Rocks and Lighthouse, nearby to which The Needles Park is full of attractions to entertain all the family.
Alternatively, keep the kids entertained at a fun park like Robin Hill Adventure Park & Gardens, by taking a ride on our fantastic steam railway or by visiting one of our fantastic animal attractions such as the Isle of Wight Zoo.
A visit to the Isle of Wight wouldn't be complete without visiting some of our famous beaches.
The Island currently has the highest number of award-winning beaches in England, all managed to the highest standards and inspected daily.
There are many shopping opportunities on the Isle of Wight for those looking for some retail therapy.
The artistic heritage of the Island means that there are plenty of arts and craft outlets, selling everything from handcrafted jewellery to sculptured glass and wood carvings.
There is also a range of fantastic locally produced food and drink available, with local restaurants, farm shops and the weekly Farmers' Market catering for all your needs.
Outdoor Activities
If you enjoy outdoor activities, the Isle of Wight has it all.
The stunning coastline and warm climate mean that this Isle of the perfect playground for those who love the outdoors.
Walking, cycling and horse-riding are freely available for those of all abilities, with more than 500 miles of footpaths and established walking routes, and 165 miles of bridleways waiting to be discovered.
The Isle of Wight was recently crowned one of Lonely Planet's "Top 10 Cycling Destinations in the World" - find out more in our Bicycle Island section.
Adventure Activities
If you're after something a little more extreme, you can try your hand at one of many adventure activities such as tree climbing, paragliding, or sailing with knowledgeable guides, or sit back and watch the experts do it, with several top class events taking place throughout the year.
There are also plenty of water sports for you to get involved in throughout the year.
The Isle of Wight also has a number of golf courses, many of which are set against picturesque backdrops, making it the perfect place for a golf weekend break or holiday.
For those that are keen on fishing there are a great range of opportunities, with both freshwater and sea fishing available at a whole host of locations around the Island.
Get closer to nature by enjoying a countryside walk, where you will find a whole host of local wildlife including red squirrels and some unique butterfly species – you can also see a great variety of birds which take advantage of the many different habitats on the Isle of Wight.
Let's also not forget that the Isle of Wight is one of the richest places in Europe for Dinosaur heritage, and there are are a number of walks and hunts available to discover it!
Out to Sea
One of the best ways to see the beautiful coastline of the Isle of Wight is from off-shore, and there are a number of sailing and boat charters available throughout the year.
You can also get some great views from the Isle of Wight Ferry and hovercraft services.
These range from leisurely sight-seeing tours to sailing tuition and more "hands on" sailing experiences.
For Fishing enthusiasts there are also charter boats available.
Special Offers & Discounts
Throughout the year many Isle of Wight attractions & activity providers run special offers and discounts which you can take advantage of during your visit.
For a list of current offers and discounts click here.
Booking Accommodation
If you are planning to visit some of the many attractions and landmarks on the island, then you will probably want to book some accommodation.
Fortunately, there are some great hotels, bed and breakfasts, self catering holiday cottages, holiday parks and campsites to choose from.
So, as you can imagine, there a many things to do Isle of Wight and although the above are some of the main things you can do, it is always worth whilst exploring the island in more detail to find specific things that you wish to to and one of the best ways to do this is by purchasing a map.
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NH man gets prison time for Bellows Falls robberyBy KAITLIN MULHERE
Keene Sentinel | January 26,2013BRATTLEBORO A Swanzey, N.H., man was sentenced to serve up to 30 years in prison for his role in a Bellows Falls bank robbery last year.
Gerald J. Clough, 31, and his alleged accomplice Chad Dustin, of Keene, N.H., made off with $6,136 from Peoples United Bank on Atkinson Street in February, according to court documents.
Clough was charged with grand larceny and providing a false report to police. He also faced a charge of aiding in the commission of a felony for an unrelated incident.
Clough pleaded guilty last fall to the grand larceny charge. On Thursday in Brattleboro criminal court, Judge David Suntag sentenced Clough to 5 to 28 years in prison for that charge.
Clough told police during an interview last year that he met Dustin at the bank, with Clough approaching the teller and Dustin standing lookout, according to a police affidavit.
Clough also pleaded guilty and received a one-to-two-year consecutive sentence for the false report charge, which stemmed from a phone call made to police 15 minutes before the robbery in which an anonymous caller, later identified as Dustin, reported armed men were headed to Bellows Falls Union High School, according to the affidavit. Police said the call was intended to divert officers away from the bank.
Finally, Clough pleaded no contest to larceny from a person, which was amended down from the original charge of aiding in the commission of a felony for a gas station robbery in Bellows Falls last year. He received an 18-to-20-year suspended sentence with an indefinite probation period for the larceny from a person charge, according to a court clerk.
Dustin, the alleged accomplice, is awaiting trial for his charges, as is Amber Monty of Bellows Falls, who police say was Cloughs girlfriend at the time of the bank robbery and helped the two men.
Police say after Clough and Dustin robbed the bank, they drove to Nashua, N.H., where they stayed for two days and made several trips to Lawrence, Mass., to buy cocaine and heroin, according to court documents.
Clough has an extensive criminal record, including serving prison time in connection with a 2007 bank robbery on Court Street in Keene. He also has past convictions in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Florida for possession of heroin, forgery, theft, escape, possession of cocaine and larceny from a person.MORE IN Southern VermontBENNINGTON — Ask author and Bennington College graduate Charlotte Silver if the title of... Full StoryPresident Calvin Coolidge was remembered in all sorts of ways Saturday on the 143rd anniversary... Full StoryPresident Calvin Coolidge was remembered in all sorts of ways Saturday on the 143rd anniversary... Full Story
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2015 Dragonboat Team Registration
Registration is now open for the Sept. 19, 2015 Oshkosh Dragonboat Race & Festival.
Register your team today using our online form.
Need help registering? Contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com or by calling (920) 424-0344.
Registration Fees
The entry fee includes one practice session, a minimum of three heats on race-day, commemorative t-shirts (up to 24), and a 10' x 10' tent to set-up in the athlete's village on race day. A non-refundable deposit of $100 reserves your place and guarantees your registration rate. The remaining balance is due July 1. We race rain or shine.
- Early registration (on or before June 1): $750 per team
- Late registration (after June 1): $900 per team
- Youth and College Teams: $525
Checks may be made payable to the Oshkosh Dragonboat Race & Festival and mailed to:
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c/o Oshkosh Community YMCA
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Oshkosh, WI 54904
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Many of our teams use the the individual pledge form provided by the Dragonboat Festival. When using this form, each team member (21 people including the drummer) asks his or her family, friends, co-workers, etc. to make a pledge.
For example, if your team is registered for the 2014 at the $750 early-bird rate), each team member would need to collect about $36 in pledges. Your team has until July 1 to collect their pledges and submit the total entry fee. Contact us for pledge forms.
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Please let us know if there are any marketing materials we can provide to help you secure a sponsor. Here are some ways that your team can recognize your team's sponsor:
- Create team tee shirts or caps with your sponsor's logo to wear on race day.
- Name your team after your sponsor (teams are announced on the festival grounds before and during the races and also have a named space on the festival grounds.)
- Create a team cheer with your sponsor's name in it.
- Recognize your sponsor on your team's web or social media page.
- Share photos on your teammate's social media pages and recognize your sponsor.
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There are many ways for sponsors to have their brand recognized at the race and festival. All event sponsors of $2,500 or more include one team registration. Learn more on our sponsor page.
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Youth Teams
The Oshkosh Dragonboat Race and Festival invites scouting groups, athletic teams, church groups, 4-H clubs and other youth groups to participate in the 2015 races.
- Youth paddlers must be 12-17 years old.
- Youth teams must be comprised of at least 11 youth paddlers and can include up to 10 adults.
- Male-to-female ratio does not apply to youth teams.
- Youth team fee is $525 ($25 per team member)
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Through the generosity of our sponsors, we are able to offer a discounted rate of only $525 ($25 per team member) to the first 10 college student teams who register.
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Torso of Ziharpto
Wab-priests of Sakhmet were one of several types of priest-physicians and veterinarians whose treatments were partly magical in nature. The treatment for snakebite, for example, could include incisions, emetics, topical applications, and the recitation of spells. Like regular physicians (swnw), wab-priests of Sakhmet were trained in temple scriptoria (places where texts were composed) called Houses of Life. As priests, they were part of the very small percentage of the population that was literate, and much Egyptian magic was a matter of written and spoken spells. All but the highest Egyptian priests worked only part of the year as priests and so had time to practice privately as magicians.
- Medium: Basalt
- Place Made: Egypt
- Dates: 380-342 B.C.E.
- Dynasty: XXX Dynasty
- Period: Late Period
- Dimensions: 20 x 10 x 8 in. (50.8 x 25.4 x 20.3 cm) (show scale)
- Collections:Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
- Museum Location: This item is on view in Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, Old Kingdom to 18th Dynasty, Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor
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- Accession Number: 86.226.24
- Credit Line: Gift of the Ernest Erickson Foundation, Inc.
- Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
- Caption: Torso of Ziharpto, 380-342 B.C.E. Basalt, 20 x 10 x 8 in. (50.8 x 25.4 x 20.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Ernest Erickson Foundation, Inc., 86.226.24. Creative Commons-BY
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- Catalogue Description: Dark green to black basalt or schist torso of a striding male figure with striped kilt. Both arms formerly hanging down by the sides; figure preserved from the abdomen to left knee. Back pillar has three columns of inscription, and there are the remains of one column on the left side of the back pillar behind the left thigh. Although the owner's name is not preserved on this fragment, Jean Yoyotte has found that it belongs to Ziharpto (Ta-hr-p-ta), the owner of Cairo CG 29306, which is dated to Nectanebo II. Condition: Good, but fragmentary and much chipped. Upper part of statue above abdomen is missing, and so are most of both arms, right leg entirely and left leg below knee, also feet and base.
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As we go through life, it's not uncommon to grip onto a couple of influences that make us do things we might not normally do on our own. Yes, some are bad while others work out just fine. But without a rock-solid plan, it is common to reach a crossroad when it comes to choosing a build style while piecing together a classic Camaro. Influenced or not, a decision needs to be made. And with the popularity of so many build styles to choose from these days, said decision might not come so easy.
When Mike Cornelius of Bowling Green, Kentucky, bought this '69 in 1998, the car was Bahama Blue and featured 15-inch wheels, a TH350 with 2.73 gears, and drum brakes; not entirely cutting edge, but it was definitely cool for the time.
"When I bought the car, the Pro Touring movement was just getting started," states Mike. "I was reading a lot of magazines at the time, and these sorts of muscle cars were in their early incarnation. To see this new build style come into its own was very exciting. I remember Mark Stielow as the main guy doing it back then and I've since followed all of his Camaros. From the early white '69, The Mule, Red Witch, and Red Devil—those cars were, and still are, major influences which molded the build direction with my '69."
What's it take to get the wheels rolling on a build like this? For most it's money, and for others it's time, but more often than not, it's a combination of both. Mike's '69 has been marinating for over 13 years, and in that time it's seen various parts and pieces come and go. With varying trends and the aftermarket introducing bigger and better parts, change is inevitable. "This car has continually evolved from one project to another," informs Mike. "I'm on my third engine, fourth set of wheels, and second brake setup. A lot more than I care to list have been changed since I started on this car."
While hitting some of the major car shows in the country, Mike attributes the 2004 Columbus Goodguys show as the one where he really got the Pro Touring bug. "That and other big shows are a huge influence on the parts I've acquired," mentions Mike. "I'd have to say this Camaro is sort of a hybrid of all the cars I've seen at these shows."
The integration of seeing the latest and greatest parts on show-winning first-gen Camaros kept Mike busy searching for the perfect combo for his ride, and his budget. Mike explains, "I wanted a clean, understated look with some cool details. I shaved the driprails, filled the side marker lights and the cowl vents, and hid all the underhood wiring as much as possible. The only 'bling' on the car is the paint. Everything else is brushed except the bumpers, window trim, and door handles."
Although a bigger LS engine is in the works, for now a 5.3L LS takes up residence between the rails. Steve Hoff doctored in the transplant that features mostly stock internals garnished with GM Z06 heads bored .030 over, COMP pushrods, and a COMP custom grind cam with 218/222 degrees duration at 0.050. Lift is .595 on the intake side and .598 on the exhaust end.
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Delphin is a comprehensive numerical simulation tool for the combined heat, moisture, and matter (e.g. salt) transport in porous building materials. It is mostly applied to calculate transient processes in building envelopes and construction details, and predict condensation problems and durability risks in general. Screen Shots
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The software was tested according to HAMSTAD Benchmarks 1 to 5, EN 15026:2007. The software is also validated to conform with both two-dimensional cases of ISO 10211:2007, Annex A. The testcases are available on http://www.bauklimatik-dresden.de/delphin/benchmarks/en-10211_2007.php
The parameterization and transport models are also tested against measurements obtained in several test houses. For details see: http://www.bauklimatik-dresden.de/delphin/benchmarks.php
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Fundamental knowledge of transport processes in porous media, mainly heat transfer and moisture storage and transfer. General building science knowledge required. Sound knowledge of building physics principles in this field are recommended for analysis and interpretation of results for complex dynamic 2D processes.
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Geometry, materials, initial conditions, boundary conditions including applied climate that describe construction model. Climatic conditions are provided for several locations, and can be easily generated by the user (plain text files). Material data is provided in a material data base (with most materials measured at the Institute of Building Climatology, Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Germany). All input files are plain text and can be edited/programmed by the user. For convenience, a powerful and very user-friendly user interface is provided (handles all assignments, grid generation, output visualization etc.)
Written as either plain text output files or binary files (for larger 2D details). User can specify output quantities from a large variability of outputs: temperature, humidity, partial pressures, liquid pressures, concentrations, heat fluxes, moisture fluxes (individual or lumped); User can specify format (spatial average, integral, fields). Post-processing tool integrated in DELPHIN provides various visualization methods and analysis algorithms (including calculations and approximations). Post-processing allows user to create and store print-ready charts.
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Flexibility: user can control almost all model features and use the program for many different application cases (including soil transfer models, clothing, storage tanks). Calculation speed: DELPHIN has one of the fastest numerical solvers for HAM transfer problems while providing the most flexibility at the same time User-friendliness: User interface of DELPHIN provides quick access to all input and implements the modeling in a unique and easy-to-grasp way
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