text:
October 1, 2014SU Honors Student Participates in National Undergraduate Research Program
April 3, 2014SU Honors Student Selected for The Harrisburg Internship SemesterFebruary 17, 2014SU Honors Students Continue International Service-Learning Project
News Archives
The Honors Program1871 Old Main DriveShippensburg, PA 17257(717) firstname.lastname@example.com
"The PASSHE Summer Honors Program in Egypt was an eye-opening experience. As an Earth and Space Science Secondary Education major, I enjoyed having the chance to observe how a group of people adapts to a unique geographical location. Studying abroad enables students to explore aspects of foreign cultures that tourists do not have the opportunity to discover. There is a lot more to Egypt than just the pyramids and the sphinx. I gained more cultural understanding through my studies and observations of contemporary Islamic Egypt. Take every opportunity to immerse yourself in other cultures. It may be intimidating to step out of your comfort zone, but the memories and global perspective will be well worth your time and energy in the end."-Holly Plank, Honors '13
An Honors education at Shippensburg University provides students with numerous opportunities to expand their Honors academic experience beyond the Shippensburg campus. The Honors Program encourages its students to consider studying abroad for a semester or an academic year.
Students can earn up to 6 Honors credits for the courses they complete while studying abroad. Our students have studied around the world, most recently in Denmark, Spain, Ecuador, England, and Australia. For more information on Shippensburg study abroad programs, visit the Study Abroad website.
The Honors Program awards scholarships of up to $400 to help Honors students pay for the costs of traveling to their study abroad destinations. Applications are available on the Forms page of the Honors website and are due November 15 and April 15.
Since 1985, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education has provided Honors students across the commonwealth with the opportunity to study internationally with the PASSHE Summer Honors Program. Two Shippensburg Honors students have the chance to travel with this program each summer.
In May 2009, Shippensburg University hosted the 2009 PASSHE Summer Honors Program. Click here to view the website, and visit our YouTube channel for a playlist of video blogs from the trip.
Students are selected for the PASSHE Summer Honors Program through a competitive application process. Each student receives a full scholarship covering the cost of tuition, room and board, travel, and required field trips. To be eligible to apply, a participant must be an undergraduate student at a PASSHE university and a member in good standing of the nominating institution's Honors Program. He or she must also have completed a minimum of 30 hours of coursework at a state system school and must be returning to the nominating university the following fall.
The Fulbright program is administered by the U.S. State Department and is the largest and most admired U.S. international exchange program. Established by congressional legislation in 1946 to "increase mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and other countries through the exchange of persons, knowledge, and skills," the program distributes 1,500 U.S. student grants each year.
Honors Program alumna Jennifer Bly won a Fulbright in 2009 to study abroad in Uruguay. Her blog chronicles her experiences.
Every year the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England, provides two interdisciplinary international summer schools featuring subjects such as art, history, Shakespeare, science, literature, and medieval studies. Learn more about these summer schools by clicking here.
This page is an official publication of Shippensburg University: A member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
Shippensburg University - 1871 Old Main Drive - Shippensburg, PA 17257 - (717) 477-7447
Ask a Question/Provide Feedback | Right-to-Know Policy | Privacy Statement | View on Mobile


text:
'Distinguished Alumini Award - 2000' for the meritorious and distinguished performance as an Entrepreneur.
Ernst & Young 'Entrepreneur of the Year Award' for Services.
Priyadarshini Academy Award for 'outstanding contribution to the Aviation and Travel Sector'
Aviation Week & Space Technology 1998, Aerospace Laurels Award, conferred for 'outstanding contribution in the field of Commercial Air Transport'
Hospitality & Food Service (H&FS) – Best Domestic Airline of the Year 1999 for excellence in hospitality.
Vocational Excellence Award by Rotary Club of Mumbai, North End.
Hospitality & Food Service (H&FS) – Best Domestic Airline of the Year 1998 for excellence in hospitality.
India's Best Domestic Airline at the International Brand Summit
Best Airline of the Year 1996 - 97 Award, conferred by IATA Agent's Association, Kozhikode (Kerala)
Best Domestic Airline Award for Service Excellence – Key to Competitiveness.
Jet Airways was adjudged the 'Best' by the Rangaswamy Tourism Foundation associated with the Karnataka Tourism Development Corporation. The award was presented at the 33rd All India Hotel and Restaurant Convention held in Ooty.
Best Airline of the Year 1996-97 Award conducted by IATA Agents Association, Kozhikode (Kerala).
Hospitality & Food Service (H&FS) Best Domestic Airline of the Year Award for excellence in hospitality.
The Great Management Show Award for punctuality, safety, quality of service and customer orientation.
The World Travel Market Global Award by Reed Exhibition Companies in conjunction with Trav Talk for our contribution to travel and tourism in the respective media sponsor regions worldwide.
Citibank Diners Club Blue Moon Award for Service Excellence
Bharat Sarathi Samman of the National Press, India, at a function held at the Parliament House Annexe.
All-India Manufacturers' Organizations's (AIMO) Visvesvarya Entrepreneurship Award from Mr. Salman Khursheed, the then Minister of State for External Affairs, at a function organized by the All India Manufacturers' Organization.
Service Excellence Award at an International Seminar called Global Managers in Jurassic Park hosted by Global Managers.
© Jet Airways (India) Ltd.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
We are committed to contributing to society through engagement and advocacy on important issues and by supporting targeted development areas to benefit the communities where we operate.
We are successful when our communities value their relationship with us. By supporting healthy, safe and vibrant communites, we are delivering on Our Charter values.
We demonstrate environmental responsibility by minimising the environmental impact of our operations and contribute to lasting environmental benefits.
BHP Billiton Matched Giving Program - for every dollar donated, the program provides a further two dollars.
Economic development
Education and training
Indigenous communities
Disaster relief
Working with integrity is the starting point for everything we do – doing what is right and doing what we say we will do. In fact, we care as much about how results are achieved as we do about the results themselves.
We recognise our responsibility to take action by focusing on reducing our emissions, increasing our preparedness for physical climate impacts and working with others, including our industry and governments, to enhance the global response to climate change.
Read the Sustainability Report for our overall Safety, Health, Environment and Community performance. The report is prepared in accordance with global sustainability reporting guidelines and issued with an independent assurance report by external auditors.
We are committed to high ethical business practices and governance standards. We provide detailed operational, environmental and community information for our local communities and key government stakeholders.


text:
Travel like a local: Your Neighbourhood Guide to the Cape Town CBD by Day
Rob PetersThe CBD is the heartbeat of every major city and it is no different for Cape Town. The city centre is the pulse of the Mother City, providing the lifeblood of the surrounding areas. It is a melting pot of diversity and culture, a smorgasbord of historical influences and a place like no other on earth. If you really want to get underneath the skin of Cape Town, you need to start in the city.
Travel like a local: Your neighbourhood guide to DurbanvilleDurbanville is not your average Cape Town neighbourhood. There is so much more going on than the daily school run. This is a neighbourhood filled with great experiences for everyone to enjoy.
Take Advantage of Winter in Cape Town
Jenny MorrisI'm not one to look a gift horse in the mouth and I love to get a quality deal at a good price. My working season is all year round, but it does slow down ever so slightly in winter and that is when I get to take advantage of all the specials on offer.
Your #lovecapetown weekend: What's on from Wednesday 01 July to Sunday 05 July, 2015
Rob PetersWith a wealth of natural beauty, unrivalled mountain trails and sublime backdrops, it's not hard to understand why Mother City locals spend the majority of their time outdoors and on the go. The good news is that it's even better in winter with the cooler temperatures making it an awesome option for sport and fitness fanatics!
Most Popular
Travel like a local: Your neighbourhood guide to Durbanville
Most Popular
Take Advantage of Winter in Cape Town
Most Popular
Make a difference on Mandela Day in Cape Town
Most Popular
Your #lovecapetown weekend: What's on from Wednesday 24 June to Sunday 28 June, 2015
Most Popular
Your #lovecapetown weekend: What's on from Wednesday 01 July to Sunday 05 July, 2015
Loading blog articles, this will just take a moment!
My Township Tour Experience in #lovecapetown
If you ask a young black man to go on a Township tour, the answer you'll get is usually a NO. 'I got out of the hood, why do you want to send me back"? That's the sentiment shared by most young black men such as myself. We aspire for a different reality and one with lavish surroundings at that, you know "the good life". I'm grossly exaggerating here but you get my persuasion, right?
My New 7 Wonders Seaside Experience in #lovecapetown
If you are going to take a picture of the iconic Table Mountain do it in style at the N7W World Design Capital 2014 frame at Eden on the Bay in Blaauwberg.
My colourful Spring experience in #lovecapetown's Bo-Kaap and Signal Hill
I woke up to another GORGEOUS #lovecapetown day on Tuesday 2 September, 2014, and after enjoying a morning yoga class, I decided to check out what the colourful Bo-Kaap has to offer.
My V&A Waterfront day out in #lovecapetown: Photos
Spring is officially upon us and what better way to spend it than outside, and near the water in #lovecapetown?
Snap, Share and Win Big with #lovecapetown this September!
Show us how much you #lovecapetown this September and you could win BIG prizes!
WDC Events Worth Attending This Month
August has a line-up of events that will inspire, educate and inform. Here are 4 events that are happening in #lovecapetown.
Women's Month: Women's Day Events in Cape Town
Ladies (and gentlemen) - Woman's Day is around the corner, and 9 August falls on a Saturday this year. Here's how you can celebrate in #lovecapetown.
Celebrating 20 Years of Freedom on Mandela Day
Cape Town Tourism, along with Uthando, Robben Island Museum and Tsogo Sun International, spent International Mandela Day - Friday 18 July, 2014 - with senior citizens of Masibathande.
Your #lovecapetown Weekend Events: What's Happening from Thursday 24 July to Sunday 27 July, 2014
All dressed up and looking for something to do this weekend? Here's what Cape Town has going on…
5 Amazing Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic in Cape Town images
Cape Town, the fairytale-loving Mother City is making all little people's wishes come true this winter school holiday as she plays host to the enchanting Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic spectacular from Wednesday 23 to Sunday 27 July, 2014.
WORLD DESIGN CAPITAL WEDNESDAYS: An Artist in All of Us Just Waiting to Come Out!
Looking to doodle? Here is where you can doodle in Cape Town in 2014
World Design Capital Wednesdays: Why the Long Street Accidental Art Project is a MUST-SEE!
We're midway through Cape Town's creative designation year as the World Design Capital 2014 and as it progresses, more and more astounding artistic projects are coming into being – like the gobsmacking, head-turning amazing Accidental Art Project at Nando's on Long Street.
Win a Road Trip in Cape Town Competition: and the winner is…
Three weeks, 740 entries and there could only be one winner … Congratulations to Troy Smith, the lucky winner of our Win a Road Trip in Cape Town competition!
7 Free Winter School Holiday things to do with the kids in Cape Town
Eager to treat your little ones but you're just too strapped for cash to do the big ticket activities? Here are our top 7 free things to do with your kids in Cape Town this winter.
Win a Road Trip in Cape Town with #thando!
Where in the Western Cape is our fun, new mobile visitor information vehicle, #thando? Enter your best guess and not only could you win amazing daily prizes but you'll also be entered into a lucky draw to win a road trip in Cape Town for four people , worth R 30 000!
World Design Capital Wednesdays: Reimagining Cape Town over the Next 20 Years through A Design Lens
We're celebrating our creative Mother City's designation at the 2014 World Design Capital this year but what could she, and our motherland, South Africa look like in two decades from now?
North Meets South: The Perfect Cape Town Weddings under a Bedouin Tent
Who wouldn't want to get married under a Bedouin Tent in Cape Town, the most beautiful city in the world?
World Design Capital Wednesdays: One Day to make a difference in Cape Town
Inspired by legendary hitmaker John Lennon's "Imagine', in which he famously sang "You may say I'm a dreamer but I'm not the only one", 100in1day (#WDC412), is an invitation to every "dreamer" in the city to do something in a public space that delights, inspires, creates connections between communities and improves the quality of lives - all in one day.
Cape Town Tourism Cares: Grannies make a difference with Gugulethu garden
At Cape Town Tourism, we're big on giving back to the Mother City's residents in need , so when we recently had the pleasure of meeting up with Rob Small of Abalimi Bezekhaya ( Farmers of Home) at one of the community vegetable gardens in Gugulethu, we just had to tell you about it.
12 Pics that will make you want to explore Stellenbosch
What more could a traveller want than wine, food, mountains, arresting architecture… and did we mention wine?
Your Guide to Travel, Transport and Cash Cards in Cape Town
It's the number one tip we've all heard when travelling: don't carry all your cash on you, use traveller's cheques or get a card.
World Design Capital Wednesday: The Live Design Woodstock Lifestyle Tour in Cape Town
We're immensely proud that Cape Town, our creative Mother City, is the World Design Capital 2014, so we're bringing you a new blog series, World Design Capital Wednesdays, highlighting just what makes our quirky, innovative hometown worthy of this title.
School Holidays in Cape Town: What to do with the kids this autumn
School's out from Friday 28 March, 2014 for Cape Town's younger residents and visitors and we're sure, like most parents, you're wondering just what to do with them?
Cape Town Carnival 2014: Road Closures ,Parking Facilities and Public Transport
The biggest, colourful parade of the year is coming to the Mother City this Saturday 15 March, 2014: the Cape Town Carnival! Before you head out to marvel at the spectacular floats, vibrant performers and amazing costumes, please be aware of the following road closures and parking facilities:
What's Infecting the city 2014?
Tourists and locals are in for a treat even if they spend just ONE hour this week in the city centre!
It's Responsible Tourism Week: How You Can Help to Make Difference
So, you live in the 2009 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Award winner, Cape Town but what are you doing to help make a difference this Responsible Tourism Week (February 10 to 16, 2014)?.
Cape Town is a WWF's We Love Cities Earth Hour Challenge finalist: Vote to win
The accolades for Cape Town just keep rolling in … this time, we're proud to announce that our caring, sustainable Mother City has been named as a finalist in the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) 'We Love Cities' campaign as part of the Earth Hour City Challenge!
Bafana Bafana make Cape Town proud at the opening match of CHAN
Few things compare to the anticipation and excitement on match day at Cape Town Stadium. The enthusiasm and optimism of the fans rubs off from shoulder to shoulder as you amble along the fan walk.
Cape Town Tops New York Times' 52 Places to go in 2014 List
It's barely the third week of 2014 and already Cape Town, our beloved Mother City, is receiving awards… the best one so far? Why, being named as number one on the prestigious New York Times' 52 Places to go in 2014 list, of course.


text:
The Priory Church of St Bartholomew-the-Great is an Anglican church located at West Smithfield in the City of London, founded as an Augustinian priory in 1123 - see St Bartholomew's Hospital for further details.
The church was originally part of a priory adjoining St Bartholomew's Hospital, but while the hospital survived the Dissolution about half of the priory church was demolished in 1543. The nave of the church was pulled down (up to the last bay) but the crossing and choir survive largely intact from the Norman and later periods and continued in use as the parish church. The entrance to the church from Smithfield now goes into the churchyard through a tiny surviving fragment of the west front, which is now surmounted by a half-timbered Tudor building. From there to the church door, a path leads along roughly where the south aisle of the nave was. Parts of the cloister also survive and may be seen from this path, but are not open to the public. Very little trace survives of the rest of the monastic buildings.
The church escaped the Great Fire of London in 1666, but fell into disrepair, becoming occupied by squatters in the 18th century. It was restored and rebuilt by Aston Webb in the late 19th century. During Canon Edwin Sidney Savage's tenure as Rector the church was further restored at the cost of more than £60,000. The Lady Chapel at the east end had been previously used for commercial purposes and it was there that Benjamin Franklin served a year as journeyman printer. The north transept had formally been used as blacksmith's forge. The church was one of relatively few City churches to escape damage during the Second World War. Having been much used, abused and restored over the years the building now presents an interesting and impressive collection of architectures. The church's name (sometimes shortened to "Great St Barts") is owed to the fact that it is one of two, nearly neighbouring, churches both linked with the hospital and priory and both dedicated to St Bartholomew. The other, inside the hospital precinct, is considerably smaller (hence its naming as St Bartholomew-the-Less), less architecturally distinguished, and of less obvious historical importance.
William Hogarth was baptised in St Bartholomew's Church in 1697.
Since November 2007, St Bartholomew-the-Great is it the first parish church in Britain to charge an entrance fee for tourists.
The church also housed the chapel of the Imperial Society of Knights Bachelor until 2005.
St Bartholomew-the-Great is the adopted church of various livery companies and is the setting for their annual religious services: the Worshipful Company of Butchers (one of the seven oldest livery companies), the Worshipful Company of Founders (whose hall abuts the church), the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers (chartered 1448 and no.8 in the order of seniority), the Worshipful Company of Fletchers, the Worshipful Company of Farriers (chartered 1674), the Worshipful Company of Farmers (chartered 1955). The recently established Worshipful Company of Information Technologists (chartered 1992), Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers (chartered 2004), and Guild of Public Relations Practitioners (established 2000) are also associated with St. Bartholomew-the-Great Priory Church.


text:
The best Halloween displays in town aren't necessarily the ones with scary sounds piped into a front yard that has been transformed into a spooky cemetery. While those do look great, they have been done before and who knows how many houses will follow that theme in 2012. If your place is going to stand out from the rest of the Halloween decorating crowd, you need to let your creative juices lead you to places where decorating ideas have no boundaries. Let your mind wander outside the box and you will come up with some amazing decorating themes.
For example, while zombies crawl out of your flower garden, how about putting up a Bigfoot crossing sign, or something like, "Beware of the Great North American Ape". Of course you should also combine those curious warnings with Bigfoot decor and that's just one of the ways we can help. You can start out by putting Bigfoot, the Bashful Yeti Tree Sculpture behind a tree in the yard. Party guests and trick-or-treaters will do a double-take when they spot this highly detailed, realistic Bigfoot sculpture peering at them from the shadows! Follow that up with the huge, realistic Life-sized Yeti Sculpture in the garden and they might run for the door!
Find garden statuary and the best gargoyle figurines for Halloween at Design Toscano!
Save 20% on decor from now until September 24th!


text:
The Shaklee Effect™
At Shaklee, we help transform people's lives through small, simple steps that add up to big results—that's what we call The Shaklee Effect. And we do that by making better products that are worth sharing. That add up to improved health and wealth around the world.
And we believe that if each of us does our small part—taking small, simple steps to not only take care of ourselves—but to share what we love about Shaklee with others—then together, we can make a difference for people and the planet.
Real People. Real Results.
Ashley used Shaklee 180 to regain her shape and her confidence. She never expected what came next.
A Facebook post by a mutual friend introduced Amber in Florida and Harper in Illinois—and changed both their lives.
Corrie-Beth and Mike have the love story and partnership they've always dreamed of.
Bonnie loves being a stay-at-home mom…but she wanted something more. Here's how she found it.
Small steps to get started
Shaklee makes transformation simple. By combining the best natural products with regimens that work for you, you can start with the nutrients you need to improve how you feel every day. Then add the solutions for your most important health priorities and concerns. Start with those small steps, and you can expect long lasting results, as well as a positive impact on your life and in the lives of those around you.
When you're ready to transform your financial future, introduce your friends and family to the everyday rewards of sharing Shaklee. Whether you want to earn additional income as a health advocate or express your entrepreneurial spirit as a business mentor, you'll feel the support of Shaklee every step of the way.
Remember: It starts with our products. If you like them, share them. They come with a 100% money back guarantee so there's no risk. So join us and be part of the effect.


text:
Bigfoot Silva Happy to Shock the World Again by Beating Cain Velasquez | Bleacher Report
The biggest difference is applying what he does in the gym to what he unleashes on fight night.
"I learned that I have to do what I trained with my coaches and follow the strategy," Silva answered when asked what he will do differently the second time around. "I will follow my strategy 100-percent and my training will be basically what I did in my first fight against Cain."
Since his loss to Velasquez last year, Silva has managed to knock out previously undefeated heavyweight prospect Travis Browne as well as his thunderous finish of Alistair Overeem at UFC 156.
The two emphatic victories catapulted Silva back into the title picture, and with his win against Overeem, he became the last man standing in the heavyweight contender's race.
Since the fight was announced, there have been some naysayers that didn't necessarily care for Silva's name being selected for a title shot. It had less to do with him being the No. 1 contender and more the fact that he had just lost to Velasquez two fights ago.
Silva is used to being the underdog and counted out, so this is nothing new. When he fought former Pride champion Fedor Emelianenko, most believed it was the Russian's time to triumph. That was until Silva blasted Emelianenko and dominated him en route to a TKO stoppage after two rounds.
The same odds were against Silva when he faced Overeem at UFC 156.
Overeem had all but been anointed as the next heavyweight title contender until Silva smashed his jaw with a series of right hands that left him crumpled against the cage and down on the mat. The Brazilian just knows how to overcome the odds.
That's one reason Silva welcomes the label of underdog, and he invites everyone to count him out. It's nothing he hasn't heard before, and he's happy to come out on top once again.
"I'm already used to it," Silva said about not being favored to defeat Velasquez. "It gives me more energy and will to win."


text:
By Michael Mullins |
Wednesday, 23 Oct 2013 09:22 AM
© 2015 Newsmax. All rights reserved.
Tuesday, 30 Jun 2015 15:37 PM
A line of pickup trucks flying Confederate flags crashed into each other earlier this week after being caught on camera . . .
Tuesday, 30 Jun 2015 15:11 PM
Liberia is on high Ebola alert once again after a new death was announced Tuesday, just weeks after the World Health Org . . .
Tuesday, 30 Jun 2015 15:05 PM
Texas abortion clinics may continue to stay open for the time being after the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked por . . .
Newsmax, Moneynews, Newsmax Health, and Independent. American. are registered trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Newsmax TV, and Newsmax World are trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc.


text:
Click a swatch below to change colors.
A newer version of the Flash Player is required to enable the zoom feature.
Click here to get the current version.
OGIO® - Pulley Cooler. 611701
Party-sized cooler rolls with ease on sturdy wheels and an adjustable-height handle.
1-12: $94.00
13-50: $70.50
51+: $61.10


text:
International Group PLC
Connecting broadcaster and audiences worldwide
End to end content management and distribution to international broadcasters
Maximising your audience across multiple digital platforms
Unrivalled expertise and experience in delivering major broadcast projects
BBC Customers can now access information related to their transmission schedules and the services we provide to them.
Babcock is the UK's leading engineering support services organisation with recorded revenue of over £3.2bn in 2013 and an order book of c £12 billion.
Visit our corporate site
© 2010 Babcock International Group PLC


text:
Background, lineage, history, whatever you want to call it, every car has one. In this case, Craig Mengarelli's Nova will be celebrating its 42nd birthday this year. A lot can happen in that span of time, way too much for one person to remember. Luckily for Mengarelli, he can account for the last 30 years of his Nova's life, about the same length of time it's been a prize possession rather than somebody's beater wheels.
At the ripe old age of 10, it was restored by Tom Cipra (Downers Grove, Illinois). Cipra brought it to a Chevy/Vettefest in Chicago for everyone's approval. He loved and cared for it until 1988, when he sold it to the president of Mengarelli's company. It had a 406 small-block under the hood with old-timey arched headers poking through the fenderwells, a hood riddled with 144 louvers, and matching polished aluminum inner panels built by Gary Heidt. It had 14-inch Rallye wheels, a Muncie four-gear, and 4.11 cogs. Originally a three-on-the-tree car, it still harbored a bench seat. Its most memorable exterior concession included Cadillac Briarwood Firemist paint.
In 1989, the company guy sold it to Al Shill (Franklin, Wisconsin). It sat in Shill's collection until he and Mengarelli struck a deal in 1994. Friend Rocky Palmi had told Mengarelli about the piece and showed him some pictures of it. Palmi had wanted to buy it from Shill, too, but couldn't find his particulars. Finally, he got the information he needed, but push came to shove (all friendly, of course) and Mengarelli wound up with the Nova. Good score. Shill hadn't put but 100 miles on the thing the whole time he'd had it.
Mengarelli: "It just sat covered up for all those years, so it was in great condition. But it was totally old school, from a time when gasoline was just pennies a gallon." In no way was it suitable for the open road, which is where Mengarelli wanted it to be. Those steep gears and tiny 235/60 skins would have to go. The motor was beyond tired. It guzzled oil like a lush, was highly disrespectful to a gallon of pump fuel, and was ultimately too big for Mengarelli's plans. It had to go, too.
Mengarelli envisioned one primary goal while he was rebuilding the Nova-reliability. No way did he see it as a dragstrip stooge or even a street race Rat. He wanted quiet and reliable. He wanted to take it cruising, and he wanted to drive the Hot Rod Power Tour without incident or anything else that would leave him by the roadside, and if he had to fix it, he wanted to be able to go to any Bow Tie dealer for parts. In the beginning, some crazies brought race motors on the tour and wound up working on them every night. Over the years, Power Tour participants have wised up considerably and found the value and efficacy of the turnkey crate motor. Plug it in. Turn it on. Sleep peacefully. Mengarelli got with pal Bob Pioch (BP Auto, Buffalo Grove, Illinois), and the two settled on a GM Performance Parts Ram Jet 350, circa 2000.
A paragon of reliability, the fuelie Ram Jet offers 9.4:1 compression, Vortec heads, roller camshaft, roller rocker arms, unsurpassed cold and hot starting, infinitely ideal air/fuel ratios, strong throttle response, bitchin' driveability, and a definite eye-candy factor. It's meant for 92 octane, but in a pinch, a tank of regular is completely acceptable. It makes 350 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque at 3,500 rpm, a good street-meat combo if there ever was one.
Concurrently, these two gathered up a two-row BeCool radiator core, a 100-amp alternator, and a March serpentine accessory drive. The subplot involved an infinitely better front suspension system, more room in the engine compartment, bigger brakes, and rack-and-pinion steering. All of this is basically bolted in place via a Chris Alston NoFab clip conversion that features coilover shock absorbers, Wilwood 13-inch discs, tubular control arms, and Jet- Hot-coated headers with 1 3/4-inch primary tubes and a 3-inch collector.
The drivetrain would be no less reliable. A Centerforce 11-inch clutch assembly enabled the Richmond Gear ROD, passing torque to a Quarter Master driveshaft, thence to a rebuilt GM 12-bolt replete with Posi-traction and long-legged 3.42:1 gears. With the 0.62 high gear in the six-speed Richmond, Mengarelli's Nova would roll easily down the interstate with a Bonneville-like 2.21:1 ratio. Engine revs down, mileage up. At 80, the engine would only be turning 2,200 rpm.


text:
Find accommodations in Southborough with the hotel list provided below. Find cheap and discounted hotel/motel rates in or nearby Southborough, MA for your upcoming personal or group trip. We show the best Southborough, Massachusetts motel and hotel rooms. Browse the Southborough area hotels to find the perfect lodging! Please use the provided map of the Southborough hotels.The Southborough center point is about 3 miles from Forekicks 2 Sports Complex and 3 miles from Callahan State Park.
Southborough Hotels/Motels & Accommodations
Next 20 Southborough Hotels > [1 - 20 of 50]
Next: See My Southborough Hotels with Pricing >


text:
Your MBA degree can catalyze your future as our career-focused curriculum introduces you to disciplines and functions that will use your natural talents and the advanced skills you've acquired at Santa Clara. Exposure to real-world issues from varied perspectives helps students apply business theory to actual challenges in the workplace, making our MBA curriculum among the most relevant and innovative offered.
MBA Degrees >>
The MS programs at SCU are designed to challenge you and expand your thinking. You'll gain solid analytical skills and comprehensive business knowledge, and have ample exposure to problem solving that will give you both the practical skills and the confidence to shape your future.
You'll get a sense of the breadth of our degree programs as well as meet faculty, students, alumni, and admissions staff during our Information Sessions. Held 10 times a year, these informal gatherings feature a brief overview of the Leavey School of Business and break-out sessions focused on a particular degree program. These popular sessions fill us rapidly, so
RSVP here >>
Six entrepreneurs targeting the 45+ demographic will present their business plans in a competition at the annual Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit on Tuesday, June 30, in Santa Clara University's Recital Hall.
Professor of Practice Juan Montermoso hosted a delegation from Vietnam to help them understand more about Silicon Valley.
The Business School inducted 155 new members into Santa Clara University's chapter of the international honor society Beta Gamma Sigma.


text:
Moderators: Jason, Toothy, Tonyblack
Tonyblack wrote:So . . . even a cat has more expressions than Kristen Stewart.
raptornx01 wrote:That reminds me of Marathon down in the keys where My grandparents had a time share. cats everywhere. (and ofcourse I used to feed them )
Users browsing this forum: Bing [Bot], Google [Bot], Majestic-12 [Bot] and 4 guests


text:
Jump to content
|Last action by
|How is Windows 10... even remotely close to being complete? in Microsoft Beta (Windows 10)
|Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview build 10149 is now rolling out to the Slow ring in Front Page News
|Windows 10 Insider Preview in Microsoft Beta (Windows 10)
|Official Dogs vs Cats in Poll Station
|Windows 8.1 and privilages in Microsoft (Windows) Discussion & Support
Posted 05 December 2012 - 13:41
Posted 05 December 2012 - 13:56
Posted 05 December 2012 - 13:57
Posted 05 December 2012 - 14:09
We used to Apple used to have a distortion field, it now seems Microsoft fanboys have one about Apple. Yes the share price will come down until it reaches a true valuation of the company. But marketshare, revenue and profit are all still rising in almost every area so yeh they really are sinking aren't they...
Posted 05 December 2012 - 14:12
Don't get me wrong. I am no Android or Microsoft fanboy. I have 2 PCs, an iMac, an iPad and an Android phone but the truth is the truth. Apple has internal troubles and something is not right.
You might want to take a look at this:
Android Market Share Reached 75% Worldwide in Q3 2012
Posted 05 December 2012 - 14:14
Posted 05 December 2012 - 14:19
I am looking, a massive year on year boost in shipments and an increase in market share, Android is gaining at the expense of others.
Posted 05 December 2012 - 15:06
Not in my life time will Apple come falling down. At present they are to big and money rich. Beside with the ability to now sell their products (iPhone) in both India and China (more people than almost all the other countries on planet earth) they are looking at the possilility of increasing their sales by as much as 25 to 50 % in the smartphone market.
No they aren't coming apart at the seems as of yet. . .


text:
Oil - exports: NA bbl/day
Definition: This entry is the total oil exported in barrels per day (bbl/day), including both crude oil and oil products.
Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of April 17, 2006
© 2007 IndexMundi. All rights reserved.


text:
Sales tax and 2 percent restaurant tax revenues remained largely steady in October 2012, but it was also the third consecutive month of record-breaking sales tax revenues, according to the city of Starkville's tax revenue report.
Sales tax revenue for October 2012 reached $470,242.97, a 2.11 percent increase versus October 2011's $460,505.34. This was the highest sales tax revenue for any October on record dating back to 2000.
This new October record is the latest in a series of sales tax revenue records. September 2012 was the highest-revenue September on record with $498,516.66, and August 2012 was the highest-revenue August on record with $500,299.57.
The total recorded sales tax revenue for 2012 so far stands at $4,632,506.63. By the same time in 2011, sales tax revenue had reached $4,469,531.13, putting 2012 on track to become the third consecutive year of overall sales tax revenue growth for the city.
The city's 2 percent restaurant tax revenue fell slightly in October 2012, down 0.99 percent to 131,176.40 from October 2011's $132,486.89. Total restaurant tax revenues for 2012 so far stand at $1,258,802.57 and are consistent with total revenue at the same point in 2011, which was $1,243,268.05.
Starkville Chief Administrative Officer Lynn Spruill said the sales tax figures show that Starkville is sustaining economic growth, even when that growth comes little by little. The growth represents increased interest in what Starkville has to offer from both visitors and residents, she said, and she credits the Starkville Main Street Association, Mississippi State University and city staff with raising this interest.
"When we all come together, it shows how much of a difference we can make," Spruill said. "Our special events coinciding with ball games is paying off in the sense that we're seeing continual incremental increases in sales tax revenue. It's one of those things you look at and know that you're beginning to see an uptick in the economy."
Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman said he believes the best sales tax news of 2012 is yet to come.
"We're still awaiting sales tax numbers from the two biggest months of the year, in our holiday season," Wiseman said. "Provided those numbers are good — and we have every reason to expect that they will be — it's going to be a much bigger than anticipated sales tax year for us."
Spruill said the minor dip in 2 percent restaurant tax revenue is an exception to the rule. Restaurant tax revenues have increased overall in the past 20 years, she said, and those revenues benefit Starkville Parks and Recreation, the Starkville Convention and Visitors' Bureau, the Oktibbeha County Economic Development Authority, the MSU Student Association and the city.
"We have all enjoyed that progress and prosperity coming from those increases," Spruill said. "If you track it back to when we (first) received our 2 percent funding, it has been a very rare month that it's ever went down."
Wiseman said sales tax revenue growth has proven reliable enough for the city to use it to fund the 20-year certificate of participation lease that will pay for its new municipal complex downtown. This funding is based on conservative growth projections between 2.5 and 3 percent per year, he said, but the city's actual annual growth trend has been between 3 and 3.5 percent.
Wiseman said sales tax revenues could conceivably grow by as much as 4 percent this year, but it would be imprudent to assume that much growth every year. Unless there is a severe nationwide economic downturn, he said, it is rare for any city to have sales tax revenue decline for any full year.
"Incremental sales tax growth is something that's built into the budget every year," Wiseman said. "Dedicating incremental sales tax growth to this project is just a manner of reserving incremental sales tax growth for the project so that it doesn't get built into the general budget, because that's what would otherwise happen. You project a conservative rate of sales tax growth every year. That's part of the budgeting process."


text:
Vintage Cafeteria Play Table
- No Longer Available -
Designed and built as a scaled-down replica of a vintage factory cafeteria table, our set-up seats four busy kids on attached chairs that swing out from under the tabletop and swivel.
- Sturdy cast-iron frame is made to withstand the rigors of daily play, tackling everything from snacks to crafts with ease
- Tabletop and chair backs and seats are constructed of solid kiln-dried hardwood
- Frame has a dark iron finish
- Wood has a weathered natural finish with gentle distressing and worn edges for a look of vintage authenticity
- Designed for use by children up to 10 years old with maximum weight of 105 lbs.
- Assembly will be provided upon delivery
Vintage Cafeteria Play Table
- 50"W x 30"D x 25"H
Product Not Available
We're sorry. This product is no longer available
Please continue browsing.


text:
Jet Airways introduces Seat Select, a new initiative which allows guests travelling in Economy to reserve their seats for
a nominal charge.
This facility is available on select Domestic and International routes on flights operated on B737 aircraft. Currently the facility is available at Jet
Airways airport / city ticketing offices and through General Sales Agents.
* Except on aircraft bearing registration VT – JCC and VT – JCD. On such aircraft only rows 10 through 12 will be offered for Seat Select.
Note: These charges are applicable for tickets purchased in India only. To avail Seat Select feature for tickets purchased outside India kindly
contact the Airport / City Office.
© Jet Airways (India) Ltd.


text:
|Help? Sitemap Contact
|Items in Cart: 0 View Cart
|Subscribe to the AT newsletter:
There's been a flurry of activity in Vancouver, BC lately that we'd like to share with you. (We notice these things because we're not aholes who like to chant "USA!" and act like America is the only country that matters...)
First, for British Columbia's 150th anniversary, the Vancouver Sun is taking votes for BC's most influential citizens. DOA's Joey "Shithead" Keithley is on the ballot and you should vote for him! Unfortunately, there are no write-in blanks for our other BC friends. Boo.
However, that doesn't mean we're not gonna talk about them. Nardwuar the Human Serviette sent us some videos taken at the Mint Records holiday show. First is the Evaporators featuring special guest Andrew W.K. The second video is the Evaporators, Andrew W.K., Jon Card and Randy Rampage of DOA, and Wimpy Roy of the Subhumans doing "Oh, Canaduh" and "Fuck You" by the Subhumans.
Evaporators vs. Andrew W.K.
Evaporators vs. Andrew W.K. vs. Subhumans
The Original Dirty Rapper Blowfly will grace the small screen as a guest on David Alan Grier's Chocolate News on Comedy Central. We had hoped Blowfly would be the first African-American president, after his campaign which is chronicled on Fahrenheit 69 (Virus 331), but maybe he will get a cabinet appointment in the Obama administration? We can only hope...
Who: Blowfly
Please check your local TV listings for the channel and airtime in your area.
In addition to our naturally inexpensive prices, we're also offering a crazy selection of CDs from other record labels- 4 for $10! There are some stone-cold classics from around the world in the bargain bins, in genres as disparate as comedy, grindcore, twang, gypsy punk, and communist skinhead oi music!
It's at the San Francisco Armory @ 14th and Mission, 2 blocks from 16th/Mission BART station in San Francisco, CA. There'll be over 20 hours of live performances on 3 stages featuring live music, circus and dance acts, performance artists and DJs, including gypsy jazz, bellydance, spoken word, beatbox, choral ensembles, fashion shows, puppetry, flamenco guitar, and much more, all at the Mission Bazaar!
2008 Winter Holiday deadlines:
All orders sent through the mail should arrive at our PO Box by December 1
P.S.- On that note, Friday November 28, 2008 is the 17th annual Buy Nothing Day! Make a stand against consumerism by joining in a Zombie Walk, an empty shopping cart Conga Line, or any one of dozens of other international events tomorrow on the largest shopping day on the calendar.
That said, we and every other independently owned business, collective, and/or local coop need your support in these times of economic ridiculousness. Why give $ to ginormous corporations who are sucking the government's teats- er, being "bailed out"- while the rest of us struggle? For more about the Buy Local movement go here, here,
or here.
Vic Bondi gave us a heads up on some YouTube videos featuring the Articles of Faith songs he played with members of Pegboy in Chicago on 11/15. Vic's current band Report Suspicious Activity played a few shows last weekend, including a show in Chicago that featured a special set of AOF songs. We're embedding their performance of "What We Want is Free." You can find more videos from that show here (courtesy of user ShackIeMeNot).
On their recent tour, Triclops! stopped by WFMU, one of the best freeform radio stations ever, and played some songs live in the studio. Here is the archive of their appearance.
Triclops! has a few California shows supporting the Hanson Brothers coming up:
11/30/2008 Great American Music Hall San Francisco, CA
If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still questions Jello Biafra's ability to bring about change to this country, today is your answer.
In his 1979 San Francisco mayoral campaign, Jello pledged to make businessmen wear clown suits within city limits. Right about now might be a good time to reconsider his proposal. Watch out, Hank Paulson! Gird your loins, Wall Street! Treasury Secretary Jello Biafra has a nice ring to it, no?
Well, actually, the clowns in the photo are not businessmen. They're real clowns from the Big Apple Circus invited to ring the opening bell at NYSE. Read about it here in the NY Post. But yes we can believe that Jello had the right idea, dammit.
Just a heads up that there's a merch clearance sale over at VoteNader.org. We bring this to your attention because one of the items they carry is a DVD of their August 2008 rally in Denver, CO. It features our own Jello Biafra as one of the many speakers (others include Cindy Sheehan and Sean Penn) as well as live sets by Rage Against the Machine, etc.
P.S.- Also elected, some dude named Barack Obama.
Check out the interview with Vic Bondi of Articles of Faith and Report Suspicious Activity on Newsvine. RSA will play three shows next weekend in Baltimore, DC, and Chicago. The Chicago show will feature a short set of AOF songs with Vic Bondi and members of Pegboy. Be there!
11/13/2008 Fletcher's Baltimore, MD
Just a quick note for those of you in the US who are voting on election day. We're sure you've been hearing about voter suppression efforts and cranky voting machines that are plaguing the process already.
Before you go to your polling place (here's a Google Maps mashup if you need to find your location), double check your state's ID requirements and make sure to bring proper documents. Just in case, program this number into your cell: 866-687-8683 (866-OUR-VOTE). That's the hotline number for Election Protection, a non-partisan coalition who provides voter info and advice as well as collect data on irregularities. The Spanish language hotline is 1-888-Ve-Y-Vota.
Happy voting!
It looks like Rob the Baron will take a short break from making swords because Amebix will be touring the US in January 2009. Below are the confirmed dates so far. Please stay tuned to our Tour Dates page for any updates and changes. We recommend that you purchase your tickets in advance, as the shows will sell out. Please check with venues on ticket info--we will try to post as much info as we can find in the coming days.
Amebix US Tour
01/22/2009 Safari Sam's Los Angeles, CA
In case the video interviews from Real News Network wasn't enough Noam Chomsky to float your boat, the Daily Banter has an interview with him as well, Part 1 is up today and Part 2 will be up on Monday.


text:
South Manchester SC 1st vs Camden Park
By Danny Caro, April 8, 2013
South Manchester Sports Club 1st cruised into the final of the Peter Morrison Trophy after beating Camden Park 4-0 at the Armitage. Here are some of the key moments. Photos: Chris Tofalos
Last updated: 9:34am, April 8 2013


text:
How to Rent Microfilm from the National Archives
As of July 31, 2009, the microfilm rental program is no longer available. We apologize for any inconvenience.
For viewing microfilm, you can still visit us in Washington, DC, or in one of our Regional Archives, as well as purchase rolls.
PDF files require the free Adobe Reader.
More information on Adobe Acrobat PDF files is available on our Accessibility page.


text:
This looks to be the same version as the most recent "beta" release (which has proven to be very stable for me).
- Article | 4 hours ago New Site Feature: Follow the CrackBerry content you care about and get notified of it instantly!
- Article | 8 hours ago Help us fix email (and maybe win a new BlackBerry in the process!)
- Article | 9 hours ago Save 32% today on this durable Body Glove skin for BlackBerry Classic
- Article | 11 hours ago BlackBerry pushes out a bug fix update for BBM
- Article | 11 hours ago Europe agrees to scrap roaming charges altogether by 2017, introduces net neutrality rules


text:
In 2006, Eisenhower Medical Center was only the fourth hospital in California accredited as a Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers. Chest Pain Centers strive to quickly diagnose cardiac patients, begin treatment within minutes and significantly improve the chance of a positive outcome. Much of the criteria required by the Society of Chest Pain Centers and met by Eisenhower Medical Center positioned the hospital to become an approved STEMI Receiving Center.
The American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions recommend a "door-to-balloon" time (interval between the patient's arrival at the hospital and the opening of the blocked blood vessel by percutaneous coronary intervention, or PCI) of 90 minutes or less. According to the National Institutes of Health, the speed with which PCI for heart attacks is provided can mean the difference between life and death, health and disability. Studies show that Chest Pain Centers, like Eisenhower Medical Center, increase survival rates by 65 percent.
Christine Craig, RN, who has been Clinical Director for Eisenhower Medical Center's Emergency Services for five years, says while speed is critical in addressing heart patients, the STEMI designation is important for the patient's outcome because of the comprehensive treatment staff can provide at a STEMI designated Center versus a non-designated center. "At Eisenhower, we can take multiple steps to help the patient — from the first steps in caring for a patient with chest pain by recognizing symptoms and getting an EKG, involving the cardiologists and doing preliminary tests, to providing interventional care for the patient who requires it, whether that requires a cardiac cath lab diagnostic visit, having a stent surgically implanted, or even open heart surgery," says Craig.
The STEMI Receiving Center designation also gives the county's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel the opportunity to contact the hospital in advance of the patient's arrival at the hospital. EMS systems are integrated with the hospital to establish a patient's pre-hospital history, perform an electrocardiogram prior to the patient's arrival at the hospital and notify Eisenhower Medical Center that the patient is en route and will require STEMI services. This integration of services allows for quicker, more efficient treatment of a patient experiencing chest pain to reduce the risk of death or permanent damage to the heart.
Eisenhower achieved certification as a STEMI Receiving Center after an extensive review by the Riverside County Emergency Medical Services Agency. Certification requirements included operating a cardiac catheterization laboratory licensed by the Department of Health Services and approved for emergency PCI — a surgical procedure that opens narrowed or obstructed blood vessels by inflating a small balloon and inserting a wire mesh tube called a stent that keeps the blood vessel open. In addition, a STEMI Receiving Center must provide a nursing director for the center, have an on-call physician consultant who must be available promptly, and have a cardiologist with primary PCI privileges. This team of nurses, cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons and electrophysiologists must be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for a hospital to be designated a STEMI Receiving Center.


text:
"Hey, Dad, is that a Corvette with a roof?" asked a 10-year-old Ray Craig Jr. during a father-son drive that took place long ago. "It sure is, Son," answered Ray Craig Sr., spotting the hardtop in question, "but there's nothing better than a convertible Corvette like the '64 you're riding in now."
Ray Sr. still has that '64 convertible, and as it nears its 46th year with its original owner, one has to wonder if it (and the '60 'vert he purchased as his second collectible Vette) didn't make an indelible impression on his son.
"Growing up in Oklahoma, Dad always had convertible Corvettes, so whether I was born into a love of sports cars or simply picked up his weakness for them is a point of debate," says Craig the younger. "As my computer business grew, and Dad retired from being a school superintendent, he joined me in the business and our mutual Vette hobby grew."
Father and son purchased '99 and '01 convertibles and soon started modifying them for more power. While Ray Jr.'s car received a built, LS1-based 383 that put out 570 hp, Dad waited a bit longer and stabbed a 608hp variant into his drop-top. The year 2006 proved to be a pivotal one for the two, as they traveled to the Eureka Springs Corvette Weekend in their C5s and got a first glimpse of the new Z06. After spending most of the day looking over the Z, Ray Jr. turned to his father and said, "I sure would like to have one of those, but there's a problem: They aren't offered as convertibles."
And so, after a short time pondering the possibilities, the pair decided to build their own. Not only did they pull off that incredible feat, but when the ZR1 was released in the summer of 2008, they set out to create the ultimate Corvette head turners: convertible ZR1s.
According to Ray Sr., the first question most people ask about the cars is whether they started out as fixed-roof Vettes or convertibles. "When we first started looking into how to create a [Z06] convertible, I spoke with a chassis engineer at GM, who gave me two key pointers: Don't cut the top on a fixed-roof design such as the Z06, as the strength and chassis rigidity are in the top. Instead, integrate the unique components, such as the wider rear quarters and carbon-fiber body panels, onto a base convertible."
Working in conjunction with Parham's Body Shop in Chickasha, Oklahoma, the pair undertook a process of grafting together Z06 lower and convertible-specific upper rear quarter-panels. Incredibly, the cars retain not only the full function of the power top, but also their original fuel-filler doors.
To begin the ZR1 builds, both Craigs ordered convertibles in 3LT configurations. In addition to the base LS3 engine and six-speed transmissions, they wanted to selectively equip the cars to ensure that they were as close as possible to a factory-ordered ZR1. Grady White of Knippelmier Chevrolet in Blanchard, Oklahoma, helped them navigate through the options to select the all-important Magnetic Selective Ride Control and AM/FM seven-speaker Bose sound system.
Ray Jr. chose a Black exterior (code 41U), while Ray Sr. selected Machine Silver Metallic (code 67U). Both cars were ordered with Titanium interiors and Ebony convertible tops. Ray Jr.'s car arrived first as a late-'07 model, and Ray Sr.'s car arrived shortly thereafter as one of the first delivered '08 convertibles.
Next, the Craigs focused on the daunting task of acquiring all of the ZR1-specific body panels, along with the LS9 engines and related hardware. Don Kauffman of Knippelmier Chevrolet was instrumental in tracking down the body parts, while the conversion from LS3 to LS9 was expertly handled by 21st Century Muscle Cars in Addison, Texas, with assistance from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering (LPE).


text:
If you're like most Corvette owners, you enjoy the driving experience that's only available when you're behind the wheel of America's sports car. But if your Corvette is a race car, show car, project in process, or simply in need of repairs, the occasion may arise when towing it makes a lot more sense than driving it. If that's the case, having a tow vehicle with ample power is essential to safer and easier towing.
Although the engines in most late model 1/2-ton pickups-particularly those wearing Chevrolet and GMC badges-have horsepower ratings that were unheard of a few years ago, they may still struggle a bit when a loaded trailer is hooked to the rear bumper. The techniques used to improve the performance of different engines are similar, so even though our test truck is a Chevrolet Silverado, results are typical of what you can expect from other makes.
Chevrolet's Silverado and GMC's Sierra, which share the same powertrain, have been equipped with 4.8-, 5.3-, and 6.0-liter LS-series engines since the 1999 model year. Rated at 285-315 horsepower depending on model year, the 5.3 is the engine most commonly found in pickups that are used for light towing. Even if you don't have a truck, or have no interest in modifying one, you might find the following of interest because the 5.3 truck engine is essentially a cast iron, small bore version of the 5.7-liter LS1 Corvette engine.
As is the case with your favorite Corvette engine, improved air flow and reduction of parasitic power losses are two important keys to improved performance. The relatively simple modifications we made to our '02 Silverado test vehicle resulted in horsepower and torque readings of 268 and 308, (at the wheels) increases of 24 horsepower and 15 lbs./ft of torque respectively. We didn't do individual tests after each modification because we were trying to develop a "package" that would deliver significant improvements. (We've also developed a towing-oriented heads/cam package for the 5.3. Let us know if you'd like more information on it.)
The horsepower increase we recorded is a bit irrelevant, but it does put some of the advertised claims you may see into perspective. In a tow vehicle, peak horsepower isn't of much concern or value because chances are pretty slim that you'll have the gas pedal on the floor, and the engine spinning at 5500 rpm, when there's a trailer hooked to the rear; mid-range torque is of far more practical importance. The same holds true for Corvette engines. Even though you may bounce your engine off the rev limiter occasionally, it spends most of its time at the lower and middle ranges of its rpm band. So although big power numbers are great for bragging rights, trading off some top end power for increased mid-range torque usually makes a car more fun to drive and easier to tune.
One of the easiest methods of increasing both available horsepower and overall fuel economy is to replace the mechanical fan with an electric model. (This obviously applies only to engines equipped with mechanical fans; '07 and later model GM trucks are factory equipped with electric fans.) Even though the stock fan is mounted to a viscous coupling (that's supposed to allow the fan to free-wheel until engine temperature reaches a predetermined level), it still spins fast enough to consume a significant amount of power. The dramatic improvement in throttle response after we removed the mechanical fan is further evidence of its negative impact on power-and fuel economy. Our '02 Silverado test vehicle picked up a solid mile per gallon after its mechanical fan was replaced with a Spal dual electric fan assembly. In addition to a wide selection of fans, Spal also offers a unique pulse width modulated controller that allows easy setting of "fan-on" and "fan-off" temperatures.
Installation of an electric fan is not particularly difficult; removal of the original fan is a different story. The fan/coupling assembly mounts to the water pump pulley by way of a large nut that's virtually impossible to remove without the tool specially designed for the purpose. A 36mm open end (or adjustable) wrench and a big hammer will get the job done, but you'll save yourself a good bit of aggravation, and your knuckles a good bit of skin, if you buy or borrow the proper tool. After the fan is out of the way, the lower fan shroud can be removed and the electric fan assembly set in place. Since we used a "universal" type Spal dual-fan assembly, we had to fabricate the brackets required to mount it to the radiator support. The term "fabrication" is a bit of an over-statement-nothing more exotic than a few pieces of 1-inch-wide aluminum, a vise, and a drill are required to get the job done.


text:
*Soon as the Rock's music blares out through the arena the crowd instantly jump to there feet with cheers and chants for the great one, Rocky stands at the top of the stage taking it all in before heading down the ramp and in to the ring.. he's then handed a mic from someone before he starts speaking.*
*Rock clears his throat before attempting to speak*
Rock: Fina- *Pop from the crowd as Rock begins to smile*
Rock: Finally! the Rock has come back.. to... BOS...TON!
*Crowd pop once again while chants of "Rocky" start echoing around the arena*
Rock: The Rock has been eliminated.. The Rock has been eliminated, those are the words that have been echoing in around my head ever since the end of Nitro and there's one person to blame.. Brock Lesnar!
*Crowd instantly boo the name of the World Heavyweight champion*
Rock: Lesnar! The Rock see's how you walk around here, Yeah the Rock see's how you stroll around Nitro like you own this place, telling anybody that listen's how you beat the Rock.. How Undertaker is scared of you, how Paul Heyman used to pack your launch and give you a kiss before work and how your wife is the biggest two dollar hoe in the wrestling industry!
*Crowd cheer*
Rock: We all already know this jabroni! *crowd start chanting "two dollar hoe" as the Rock begins to laugh* And let me tell you something.. that was the worst two dollar's the Rock has ever spent!
*Crowd begin laughing*
Rock: Rock vs Brock, sure there's been plenty of history.. but one thing that links that history, is that every time you have got in that ring with the Great one! the Rock has been making your monkey ass famous! let me make something clear to you Brock.. You have never and the Rock means *Crowd join in* Never! impressed the Rock, the only impressive thing about your candy ass is how you are able to see when you have your head so far up Shane McMahon's rudy poo ass!
*Crowd again begin to laugh and cheer his name*
Rock: Brock.. You were meant to be the next big thing, the only thing I see is the next big, whining.. moaning.. beefed up bitch! So the Rock is saying this.. I have called you out before, and you chose to ignore it.. how about you grow some balls.. let go off your wifes hand.. because lets face it.. You could catch anything from her *crowd laugh* and stroll out here.. look the Great one in the eye and come get some!
*crowd cheer*
Rock: The Rock is done talking.. and I'm hoping Brock comes out walking, because there's this nice hotel.. it's on the long boulevard of know your role! take the next right called Jabroni drive.. because you have been checked into the Smackdown hotel!
Brock Lesnar, just bring it! *Rock makes the hand signal*
Tenay: And here comes the champ!
Bischoff: It's kicking off!
Brock Lesnar, comes out from behind the backstage curtain, World Heavyweight Championship around his waist, microphone in his hand and a look of contemplation on his face as he tries to understand what The Rock is up to. Ignoring all the booing fans, Lesnar slowly walks down the ramp, no sign of his wife, Sable, in sight. Before he even gets in the ring, he speaks into the microphone, talking over all of the fans.
::Brock Lesnar::
"I'll let you know one thing, Rock. If you think I give a damn about whether or not I've impressed you or not, you're sadly mistaken. See this?"
He stops, just outside the ring and points to his World Heavyweight Championship. After he does, he continues to walk towards the ring.
"Whether or not you're impressed by what I've accomplished or by how many times I've beaten you, this belt means that I'm better than every single member of the WWE roster whether or not you want to admit it or not. What you decide to acknowledge doesn't mean anything just like you don't mean anything to me. I've already taken down one of the founding pillars that nourished the the Attitude Era. Stone Cold Steve Austin: living legend. That title, along with all of his accomplishments, didn't mean a damn thing when he went after my World Heavyweight Championship. Twice, I defeated him and the reason why is because I'm not only the best athlete on the planet but the sands of time caught up with him and he became nothing but am afterthought. And Rock, you're in the same boat."
Lesnar finally makes it to the ring and stand in the opposite corner, away from The Rock.
"The movie industry made you soft. See, I might have left the WWE but when I did, I was still focusing on in-ring competition and kicking ass. I never missed a step. But dressing up in tutus and driving around in fancy race cars for the past seven years hasn't done you any good. That's why I'm the World Heavyweight Champion. I've never let me body rest and I always find new ways to innovate myself while my opponents get sloppy from slacking off and underestimating me. You kept your eye off the prize and it cost you the chance to get in the King of the Ring tournament. That alone right there proves to me that I'm better than you. I didn't do it to impress you. Don't put me on the level of some desperate fan trying to get someone's attention. I only did it to prove that I'm better than you and HBK, the Hasbeen Kid. So, I don't know what you think you're doing calling me out but it's not going to end well for you. So, since I actually feel sorry for you and I don't feel like breaking your arms, I'm gonna let you off with a warning."
Brock Lesnar waits for The Rock to respond but he doesn't He simply stands his ground, refusing to be intimidated. Lesnar chuckles softly.
"So that's the way it is, huh? Fine. I'm going to give you to the count of ten to get the hell out of my ring. If you don't leave, you're ass is grass. 1......2......3.......4........5.......6.......7.. ...8......."
Tenay: And it appears the boss will stop this situation from escalating too far.
Bischoff: Let the boss sort this out! I see how it is!
Shane: The Rock! Brock's head is not shoved up my "rudy poo ass", and to prove this! Let me announce the main event! Brock, you're not a popular guy. The Rock has a problem with you. As does Stone Cold. As does Shawn Michaels. As does the Undertaker. And you need to defend your championship at the King of the Ring - so let's sort out your challenger now! In a fatal four way number one contenders match! And Brock. If you get involved - there will be serious consquences!
*Shane leaves the ring, as Brock stares with Rock, before leaving the ring, and taking a seat at ringside*


text:
Come August you will be in full summer swing. Sure, the 'Back to School' sales will start popping up soon and planning your Labor Day weekend menu will begin to occupy some corners of your mind. But until then the forecast is bright, filled with plenty of opportunities to show off some of your best summer wardrobe. Having worked on your tennis game and jogged up a storm down Rt.114, your ample assets deserve to be showcased. And nothing will do the job quite like hot swim suit.
We have compiled a list of absolutely the best in show. This late into the season, chances are that some of our must haves are on sale. Meaning, at these prices you could get yourself a couple.
1. TopShop
Yellow Frill Bandeau Bikini
Topshop delivers the perfect splash of color to your poolside attire with this yellow bandeau bikini. Detailed with delicate frills along the top, this dynamic suit allows the option to switch it up by removing the halter straps at your leisure. Pair this with a turquoise cover-up and chunky brown wooden bangles to add hype to your look.
2. Missoni Mare
Bretagna crochet-knit bandeau bikini
Missoni Mare delivers the ultimate staple bikini of the season. Multi-colored in the house's classic zigzag print with woven crotchet-knit in soft pale hues, this piece is acceptable to rock from tanning to drinks when draped with a white caftan and gold belt.
3. Lisa Marie Fernandez
The Olympia bikini
Lisa Marie takes scuba-inspired to a new level with this Olympia bikini. Crafted in a bold green hue and detailed with a zipper along the bottom, this sporty-chic suit is perfect for the athletic girl who isn't into frills, but wants to show off her rocking physique in style.
4. Lanvin
Python-print triangle bikini
Alber Elbaz requires lounging by the pool to be just as sexy as lounging with your beau. Here, Lanvin turns up the heat with this python-print bikini. Generated with a black and taupe color scheme and detailed with a ruffled trim, this triangle shaped bathing suit will be your go-to item for posh summer vacations.
5. JETS by Jessika Allen White Label
Armour embellished bikini
You won't be able to control your inner Cleopatra once you slip into this Egyptian inspired bikini by Jessika Allen. Embellished with metal beading along the choker-styled neckline and created in a rich taupe hue, this is the ideal piece to rock under a black caftan with a silver arm cuff.
6. Mara Hoffman
Embroidered balconette bikini
Mara Hoffman plays into tribal print this season with this balconette bikini. Featured with a strong range of hues along the embroidery and given an extra punch with electric blue, this suit epitomizes summer.
7. Zimmermann
Whisper crochet-trimmed underwired swimsuit
Zimmerman works '50s glam into a retro-inspired swimsuit this season. Reminiscent of the delicacies of pin-up dolls, this vibrantly hued suit has a sexy fitted cut and gets detailed with crochet-trimmed mesh panels. Wear this poolside or work it during the day as a bodysuit with shorts.
8. Phillip Lim
Halterneck swimsuit
Phillip Lim keeps it classy all the way to the pool. In a world full of revealing cutouts along one-piece swimsuits, Lim offers the perfect alternative with this refined piece. Well-bred in a navy hue and contrasted cream tone along the halter and finished with a simple keyhole, this suit embraces preppy-chic at its best.
9. Norma Kamali
Jorge embellished cutout swimsuit
The downtown girl makes an exception, leaving the city and hitting the beach, once this Normal Kamali swimsuit comes across her radar. Formed in a midnight hue, detailed with silver disc embellishments, and cut up along the sides, this suit will be sure to attract attention at any poolside rendezvous.


text:
Paris Nouvelle Vague collection
Paris Nouvelle Vague collection
Refined pairings of blues and greens, a bold combination introduced by Cartier. Precious lapis lazuli, chrysoprase and diamond cabochons are set in movable studs creating playful and carefree jewelry.
18K yellow gold hoop earrings set with diamonds, lapis lazuli and chrysoprases.
The easy way to find your nearest Cartier boutique.
Our ambassadors are available to answer any questions or assist in making a boutique appointment.
All of your on-line orders are made through an SSL connection to ensures the confidentiality and security of your personal details.


text:
Baby Animal Portrait - Deer
Photographer Sharon Montrose captures the essence of her animal subjects in our sweet collection of portraits. The animals, all lovingly rescued or raised, were photoshopped into stylized environments, allowing each one's distinct personality to shine.
- Prints are set behind glass and encased in a weathered grey frame
- Choose from deer, bear, porcupine, raccoon, piglet, chick, lamb, bunny, giraffe, tiger, monkey or zebu
Baby Animal Portrait - Deer
- 16" x 13"
Baby Animal Portrait - Deer