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Location: In The Isothermal Belt, NC
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"Just Right", Comparing Three Scooters
Over the last twelve or so years I have been trading and trying many different motorcycles; lately scooters. MBD (multiple bike disorder) is not that painful an affliction.
I am now in the totally "shiftless" world of scooters and having a ball. Recent changes in the garage allows a comparison of three different scooters.
Yamaha Majesty 400
Vespa GT200
Honda PCX
Three very different scooters that have fully auto transmissions, do what they were designed for quite well (IMO) and are great fun to ride.
Some stats from Motor Scooter Guide:
Majesty: Weight 465 lbs.
Wheelbase 61.6 in.
Displacement 400cc
Top speed 95-100mph(gps)
14/13 inch wheels
Vespa: Weight 320 lbs.
Wheelbase 54.9 in.
Displacement 200 cc
Top speed 76 mph (gps)
12/12 inch wheels
PCX Weight 280 lbs.
Wheelbase 57.4 in.
Displacement 125cc
Top speed 62mph (gps)
14/14 wheels
What follows comes from my experience with these scooters. Plenty of threads about each one have been written and probably beat to death, but here goes.....
Size wise, the Majesty qualifies as a MAXI Scooter. Larger, heavier and more powerful, it is very capable of highway cruising and long distance touring. I put over 14,000 carefree miles on it. Several extended trips left no doubt about its merits as a long haul bike. The ride was roomy and comfortable. It felt well planted on the highway yet fairly nimble around town. Cavernous storage and seat configuration make it easy to load your gear and go! An added plus in my book is being able to fill the gas tank without lifting the seat or removing gear.
The only mod done on the Majesty was changing rollers for lighter DR Sliders. This was a worthwhile upgrade. Had I kept the bike, an upgrade of rear shocks and perhaps adding a Laminar Lip to the windscreen would have been done.
Performance was more than adequate for my needs. Roll on from 45 to 70 was strong and more than enough to overtake or move past highway traffic.
The service intervals for the Majesty are amazingly far apart. Belt change q12,000 mi, valve check q22,500mi. Normal oil schedule. Easy enough to do in your own garage.
Overall, the Majesty is one of the nicest bikes I have had the pleasure of riding. Very high build quality.
Purchased used, the cost of owning it for four years was mostly limited to consumables like tires, belt and oil. It held its value well and the depreciation after four years of ownership was minimal.
Having owned this scoot for this long says a lot for it since I am prone to trading a lot. The main reason for selling it and looking for something else was it was getting harder to maneuver in the garage for these old bones and the broad rear seat was not that comfortable for my wife to ride on. (Until last year that was never an issue since she did not want to ride).
Next, Vespa GT200......
Now "Certified Scooter Trash"
2006 Yamaha Morphous, 2006 Fly 150 "BlowFly 200",2009 Buddy 125
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1980 Vespa P200E
2012 SYM HD200 Evo
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Next, please....
A large frame Vespa looked like an attractive alternative to the Majesty. Lighter, a bit more nimble with enough power to meet my riding needs. After a lot of research, the GT200 had a lot of what I was looking for and the search was on.
This one was lightly used and well cared for.
The fuel injection of the Yamaha was perfect. Most of my previous bikes were carbureted so I was not really leery of the GT being so despite some web discussion about it. Some Seafoam and cleaning of lines made short work of any carb issues with the GT.
Going to 12 inch wheels had me a bit nervous at first. Thoughts the bike might be a bit on the "twitchy" side were erased after putting a few miles on the scoot. The Vespa feels well planted and solid. Almost as much as the Majesty. "Wobble?" Yes, there is a slight wobble around 25mph when slowing down. Subtle, but there. Much discussion about why and the cures about this characteristic of the Vespa has been around and around. No big deal.
Power...The GT has plenty of zip. It will get up to 60-65 pretty quickly with a fairly smooth acceleration curve. The last 10-15 mph to top speed comes a bit slower but the engine seems eager. Cruising along between 60-65 is effortless. The bike will pull over 70 all day, but where I ride that speed is seldom needed. Roll on from 45-60 is good, plenty for overtaking slower vehicles on back and secondary roads. Not like the Majesty which will keep on to 80-85 before fading.
I like the ergos of the Vespa. The seat and seating position is very good for me. More upright and I sit "taller". Adequate room to move my feet about.The Majesty was pretty plush with more of a stretch out posture. The backrest was a plus for long rides. Rides on the GT have been limited to no more than 140miles, so I will wait to judge the long range comfort after a ride to Kentucky in a couple of weeks.
Fit and finish...well, its Vespa grade. Right up there with Yamaha quality.
So far, I am very happy with the Vespa. It has the potential to fill my riding needs quite nicely. I like the style, size and Italian "character". No regrets about moving on from the Majesty so far.
Now "Certified Scooter Trash"
2006 Yamaha Morphous, 2006 Fly 150 "BlowFly 200",2009 Buddy 125
driller screwed with this post 08-21-2013 at 11:55 AM
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Great report
Couldn't agree more about the Majesty. May be my favorite bike of many over the years. Looking forward to seeing what you thought of the PCX. Just sold my 2013 with a little sadness. I thought it was a great scooter, especially around town.
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Location: In The Isothermal Belt, NC
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Door Number Three...
Honda PCX
Hey, who am I kidding. They are all fun. This one does put the biggest grin on my face.
I bought this 2011 PCX from a fellow inmate last March. I was wanting to try a smaller scoot than the Majesty that would be good for hopping on and bopping around to keep the miles from adding on to the Yamaha.
The 125 is an overachiever in my book. Honda got it right (and even better with the 150) with the match of power and transmission. It is quick off the line for a 125, effortlessly purrs along between 35-50 mph and pulls the hills around here fairly well. Fuel injection is spot on. Easy throttle control all the way. Despite a bit more weight than some of the smaller scooters, acceleration up to 45 is quite pleasing. From there to 60 takes a little time. Certainly not the "oomph" like the Majesty or Vespa. The larger wheels and relatively long wheelbase provide a supple ride while being quite "flickable". I have taken some longer trips on this little scoot and had a lot of fun. You just have to be in the right state of mind and not be in a hurry to make big miles. Great way to "smell the roses" (or cow pies) while traveling along at a more relaxed pace. Dial it in just above 50 and hum along.
I fit the Honda well. The seat is pretty comfortable and the ergos work well for my body. The Vespa and the Majesty seating are more comfortable on longer rides.
Fit and finish on the PCX are what you expect from a Honda. No disappointment there. Lifting seat to fill gas tank not required +++
All three bikes in this comparison stop well. The Majesty and Vespa have disc brakes front and rear. The Honda has a drum on the rear that is linked to the front disc. I prefer not having them linked that way as lightly dragging the rear into some corners is something I find helpful at times..
The PCX wins the MPG contest by a long shot. It has given between 90-95 mpg with most of my riding being on the hard side. The Majesty yielded between 55-60mpg depending on where and how fast the pace was. The Vespa appears to be averaging around 70 mpg so far.
As a runabout, the PCX delivers and delivers well. Longer rides can be an "adventure" but isn't that what we like?
Conclusions? Stay tuned.......
Now "Certified Scooter Trash"
2006 Yamaha Morphous, 2006 Fly 150 "BlowFly 200",2009 Buddy 125
driller screwed with this post 08-21-2013 at 11:58 AM
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Oddometer: 992
nice compare
Nice comparison of these scoots. I like your taste btw. The more I read about the PCX the more I think it'd be an excellent addition to my fleet, given the kinda riding I do. I think it's important to ride something based on the context of your life, i.e. your size, your physical abilities or limits, where you ride, or plan to ride, your budget, who else will ride your machine or with you, the aesthetic factors, maintenance schedule, reliability, serviceability, resale, fuel economy. Good job on covering a lot of this in your real world reviews. You probably got a lot of us lusting after one or more of these bikes.
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Location: Wandering (but based in the Tropical Tip of Texas)
Oddometer: 1,427
Nice comparison... and three scoots that I find appealing. I appreciate your insight and observations!
12 days left on our contracts here (yes, I am counting), then a loooooooong trek back home... and the scoots!
Not to take anything away from this thread, but you good folks here have really contributed to me maintaining that last bit of sanity that I am rumored to have. Comparisons like this thread, photo essays of scoot trips, scooter girls, and even the rants have been something I look forward to each day.
My wife asked me what I miss about home, and I said (in this order): "The scooters, the jacuzzi tub, and the Select Comfort mattress." I am lobbying to take off again once we check out the house, this time with the RV. We can haul the scoots, it has a Select Comfort, too... but no way to take the hot tub. In the words of the philosopher Meatloaf: "Two outta three ain't bad."
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Location: Atlanta
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Great comparison, and focused on the positives (something I'm not known for doing).
All sound like great scooters. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
And CapnJim- have a safe trip home. Those PCXs are just waiting to be your magic carpets!
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Wrap it up....
Well, this has been a way to kill a rainy morning when It would be way more fun to be riding.
Thanks for the comment. I will try to hit the high spots.
I had a great run with the Majesty and would recommend it to someone looking for a very road worthy and reliable scoot. Prices for gently used ones allow for a high value for the cost. The long maintenance intervals are a real plus. It almost filled my "do all" list and I came very close to keeping it. I will miss it I'm sure, but the itch to try something different and a couple of other considerations kicked in.
Adios old friend....
So, the $$ for the Majesty slid right over to the Vespa. I am excited to have this bike. With only 2300 miles on it, there will be plenty of room for a lot of riding adventures far and near. It promises to be a good light touring scooter as well as a grocery getter when called on. The only con about the bike for me is having to lift the seat to fill the fuel tank. I will learn to deal with that. The FI of the others had me spoiled for more precise throttle control, but once the carb has been fine tuned, that will be no issue. Again, being lightly and gently used, it is easy to have a "like new" bike for less than half the price of new. Cost of ownership will be mostly limited to consumables. Maintenance schedules for the GT appear to be average and only time will tell how much effort is needed to perform the tasks. I like the style of the Majesty and the PCX, but there is something about the design of the Vespa that just "rings my bell".
Stay tuned for a RR here and there.
The PCX has probably been highest on the MPG and "smiles/miles" meter. Again, lightly used keeps the cost basis low; especially with the 150's getting most of the attention. They may become more available when the Forza comes out. It may get neglected a bit while I get better acquainted with the Vespa. As known to some, the maintenance schedule seems a bit short and access to the engine is challenging. I have plenty of time and a challenge here and there keeps the cobwebs out of my skull.
I would highly recommend this scooter to anyone wanting a dead reliable, efficient and well thought out ride for town and the occasional jaunt through the countryside. Even for an adventure on "the Dragon"!
If you can find a 150 I think the premium would be worth the step up. However, unless the old MBD raises its head, the 125 should be a keeper for long time. Small displacement MC's have given me a disproportionate level of riding pleasure over the years. Hey, you don't want to eat steak (Vespa) all the time.
Like Goldilocks, I may be looking for a scooter that is "JUST RIGHT".
Right now it looks like the Vespa GT200 fits that niche. Size, power, fit, style, handling, etc. :Norton
Actually, there is a bit of DejaVu in this exercise. Some years ago, I did a comparison of a KLR650, KLR250 and DR650 I had. The DR fell in between the two Kawis. Closer to the 650 in performance but lighter; sort of like the Vespa compared to the Majesty. All three different. All great fun!
Uh, oh.......there is a FLY in the ointment.
Now that is a story for another day...........
Now "Certified Scooter Trash"
2006 Yamaha Morphous, 2006 Fly 150 "BlowFly 200",2009 Buddy 125
driller screwed with this post 08-21-2013 at 11:45 AM
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CaptJim, toss all pretense of sanity to the gulls.
Nothing like being in the Asylum, is there?
DaBears, don't worry. That guy Jerry something will drop a buzz kill turd soon enough.
Lemmeknow if you get out of the Atlantas to this area.
Now "Certified Scooter Trash"
2006 Yamaha Morphous, 2006 Fly 150 "BlowFly 200",2009 Buddy 125
driller screwed with this post 08-21-2013 at 12:04 PM
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Location: Bothell, WA
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Nice comparison especially since all the bikes are really different.
In my opinion with the exception of being able to go down the freeway (I would not take the 150 on the freeway either) the PCX is about the best all rounder I can think of and I own plenty of scooters including the PCX to compare with!
I really need to get a chance to ride the 150. I got the 125 and it seems plenty fast to do anything but freeway work. From what I have been told the 150 is only about 5 MPH faster in any condition over the 125. Not worth the change in my opinion.
What really amazes me about the PCX is its fuel economy. It seems to beat out even other Honda's of similar size. I average about 10 less MPG's with my Elite 110. One thing I notice about the PCX is it does not have much drag and once you reach your speed you can completely let off the throttle and it will coast a good amount. Most other scooters seem to keep the transmission engaged forcing excess engine breaking. This forces the user to stay on the throttle more with most scoots. Honda really got the PCX right!
I also have a Majesty 400. Its a pretty good all rounder as well and has good storage. A little hard on the back trying to put something a little heavy in the very back of the storage area. Handling is very good and its plenty fast for freeway work. Its only downfall is its a bit heavy and the larger engine sucks a lot more gas. At best I can squeeze 60 MPG with mine.
The Majesty can do city work as well and its not half bad at it. However a smaller scooter is easier to park and gets better fuel economy in such an environment.
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Location: Greenville, SC
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Great write up. The Vespas and 400cc scoots really interest me.
2012 Suzuki Burgman 400
Joined: Jul 2009
Location: Chandler, AZ
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All nice. The PCX is to small for me. The Vespa is definitely the best looking to me, but it may also be to small. The Majesty would probably do just fine, but I don't like it's looks, and especially don't like the fact that it is not a real stepthrough. I might as well have a small motorcycle with a low seat. The Vespa GTS300 Super is a dream, but out of my reach, unless it could be had for MSRP, which isn't going to happen. I keep looking, and going back to the Kymco GTi300.
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Joined: Nov 2006
Location: Ensenada, Baja California
Oddometer: 2,692
hey driller,
thanks for the write up, i hate you now!! lol!!! no way, not really, you just made it more difficult to make up my mind. The yamaha is there in the point were is bigger than everything with 12 in tires but is not like 10K like a bman 650 and it still looks like a scooter. then again a friend is selling me a 200 gt and it would works just as well since I ride solo
Thanks man!
KLR 650 my one and only!!
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Location: Omaha, Ne
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Good idea to review three Scooters in one thread. LOL @ JerryH dropping another buzz kill turd.
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What a treat to get a note from Marcy Wallace with photographs of the white convertible (Nell and Bob's Lincoln Continental) that I mentioned in my last post. Marcy was here with Mark in 1990 and took some photos down at Smugglers. As you can see, at that time, there not only was a deck, table and chairs but also a staircase and some sort of upper level (perhaps a left-over façade from the set.) For sure the convertible had the best seat in the house!
When we visited in '99, there was no deck, staircase, or upper level and the place was pretty ramshackle then although the car was still parked in the same spot. Now, as I mentioned, the building is simply a sorry sight. But the memories are as strong (and wonderful) as ever.
Another thing has changed; there is a flag system at most beaches. Red means DANGER! Do not swim. Of course, this is totally ignored by local surfers. The bigger the waves, the better. But for most folk, paying attention to the flag system makes sense as red flags mean huge waves that can knock you senseless and/or undertows that can wrestle you out to sea.
Yellow flag means CAUTION. You can swim but use common sense. For most of the past 30 days there's been a red flag up at Long Bay. We walk by there every morning and it's really an "ooh-aah" sight to see the big waves turning into tunnels and racing for shore.
Sometimes an incoming wave meets one that's receding from shore and when they collide, it sounds like the crack of a rifle. Deafening. Then the incoming wave barrels through and hisses into shore as millions of miniature bubbles race for high ground.
When the water recedes, it sounds like a barrel of broken glass being shaken by an invisible giant. The combination of sights and sounds is quite dramatic. I imagine a mad conductor directing an orchestra under the palm trees as it plays a wacky concerto.
The third shot is taken of surfers in Apple Bay next to Bomba's Shack. Bomba—and this full moon parties—are living legends. Now that's a story for another time.
5 Responses to Tales from Tortola … the convertible and red flags
Sharon says:
I was hungry for another blog from Tortola… thanks… Another great shot with the beach/danger flag…
Mike says:
I would like to learn more about your expectations for this house…as I have not seen previous blogs about it. I will be at Tortola in March and may come looking for it…..we are arriving by cruise ship and wanted to take a drive around, on our own….is that advisable?
Mike says:
so, now having read older blogs and understand the house and car a bit better, my question to you is: is the house or car still there? I think it would be an interesting side trip to find it, while getting to know the island too…
Sandra says:
Hello Mike,
Taking a drive around on your own is totally adviseable. It's a great island. Give yourself plenty of time though as it takes a lot of time to get from one place to another because of the hills etc. You can do a lovely drive around the Western end of the Island. Leave Road Town where your ship will dock then drive to the West End and ask for directions to Smuggler's Cove. From there, you can drive along the coast (lots of beaches and great little villages) before heading back to your ship.
About the house and car. If you look at the post before this one (Smugglers Cove) the photo of the house/bar is "as is" today. Kind of pathetic. The car is a heap outside and barely recognizable it's in such a mess. But the beach is great. We live directly above the beach and would be happy for you to drop in. We can correspond privately through email. firstname.lastname@example.com
Nicholas Kennings says:
My step father was born and raised on Tortola and I would love to find out more about his home island.
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The poorly known Sukaria caldera in central Flores Island, NE of Iya volcano, is 8 km in diameter. A 750-m-high northern caldera wall rises above the village of Sukaria in the center of the caldera. The southern caldera wall is very irregular. A small fumarolic area on the western flank contains several vents that eject geyser-like water columns with a smell of hydrogen sulfide. No historical eruptions are known from the caldera.
The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any Holocene eruptions from Sukaria Caldera. If this volcano has had large eruptions (VEI >= 4) prior to 10,000 years ago, information might be found on the Sukaria Caldera page in the LaMEVE (Large Magnitude Explosive Volcanic Eruptions) database, a part of the Volcano Global Risk Identification and Analysis Project (VOGRIPA).
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|Keli Nabe, one of the peaks on the SE margin of the poorly known Sukaria caldera, is seen here from the Roga Ria valley to its north. A small fumarolic area on the western flank contains several vents that eject geyser-like water columns with a smell of hydrogen sulfide. No historical eruptions are known from Sukaria.
Photo published in Kemnerling 1929, "Vulkanen van Flores" (courtesy of Volcanological Survey of Indonesia).
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Kemmerling G L L, 1929. Vulkanen van Flores. Vulk Seism Meded Dienst Mijnw Ned-Indie, 10: 1-138.
Neumann van Padang M, 1951. Indonesia. Catalog of Active Volcanoes of the World and Solfatara Fields, Rome: IAVCEI, 1: 1-271.


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Patrick Ochan, Joseph Kabagambe and Vincent Kayizzi, were three names in the 31-man Cranes squad summoned on Monday. They had become long forgotten. But with Micho, they have another shot at glory albeit the fact that their careers at the top have blown 'hot and cold.'
The trio has failed to live up to the promise they showed a decade ago but Micho is leaving nothing to chance, which is why he has expedited the preparations for that clash. Because of his contacts, the Serbian, together with Fufa was able to secure an International friendly match with Egypt in Cairo on August 14. This will be an opportunity for Kabagambe, Kayizzi and Ochan to show whether they still have anything to offer to The Cranes.
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That sends out a message that although Micho worked with Ochan and Kabagambe a few years ago at club level, it would be risky for them to take things for granted. In fact, Micho said last week that only current form will determine the players he summons to The Cranes squad for Senegal. But he promised to mix experience with youth for good team balance. That is probably the reason why he called back the trio.
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Kayizzi made his Cranes debut in 2004 while Kabagambe and Ochan joined the fray in 2005. Apart from Kayizzi, who enjoyed a protracted spell as Cranes' right winger from 2006 under coach Csaba Laszlo, Kabagambe and Ochan have left no indelible mark on the national team. Ochan's Cecafa campaigns between 2006 and 2010 were largely uneventful.
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Cavaday and Noblitt blew past Tennessee's Davey Sandgren and Kiril Tcherveniachki, 8-3, to start doubles. In the second round, they continued to move along with a win, 8-5, over Nic Edlefsen and D.J. Gaetz of Minnesota. McGee and Weinacker, who received a bye in the first round, trumped Fresno State's Jakub Cech and Rudolf Siwy in a walkover.
In singles work, Noblitt took down Kaes Van't Hof of Southern California in straight sets, 6-3, 6-1. Weinacker fell to Drake's Sergi Villa, 6-3, 6-4, and McGee lost to Dimitar Kutrovsky of Texas, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2, after winning the front frame. Kutrovsky is currently ranked No. 117 nationally in the Fila Collegiate Tennis Rankings preseason poll.
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Actually, there could be another explanation... especially since my symptoms kind of stopped this morning around 9 a.m.... less than 24 hours after they begun... Hmmmmmm..... could it be something I ate??????
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JERUSALEM: Israel will maintain close tabs on its border with Syria and only let people to cross in "exceptional circumstances," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday after seven injured Syrians were let in.
"We will continue to watch over the border and prevent anyone from crossing it and entering Israel, except in a few isolated and exceptional circumstances -- each of which will be weighed on its own merit," Netanyahu told his outgoing cabinet.
Israeli troops in the occupied Golan Heights on Saturday allowed in seven people who were wounded in clashes on the Syrian side of the strategic plateau to cross the armistice line, taking them for treatment at a hospital in the northern town of Safed.
All seven were taken to Ziv hospital where they were operated on, a spokeswoman told AFP.
"One of them who arrived in critical condition is now in serious condition, but the others are less seriously wounded," Yael Shavit told AFP on Sunday.
She said it was not the first time the hospital had treated Syrian nationals but refused to go into details.
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Barack Obama promised that "transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency." Trying to hold the president to his word is keeping Rep. Darrel Issa (R., Calif.) very busy these days.
On Tuesday, Issa launched an investigation into suspicions that the SEC and the White House colluded in charging Goldman Sachs in order to advance the administration's financial-regulation agenda.
Then on Earth Day, Issa took action to determine whether secret meetings between the administration and automakers helped persuade Detroit to endorse federal fuel-economy legislation. "It is unclear whether the Administration used leverage created by the possibility of a taxpayer bailout of GM and Chrysler to secure their cooperation and support for new fuel economy standards," writes Issa. "Given the clear conflict-of-interest issues at play . . . it was imperative that the Administration act with the utmost transparency. Instead, the White House imposed an unprecedented level of secrecy."
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"Mary Nichols, the head of the California Air Resources Board," reported the Times, "said [climate czar Carol] Browner quietly orchestrated private discussions from the White House with auto industry officials. Nichols and Browner decided to keep their discussions as quiet as possible, holding no group meetings and taking care to not leak updates to the press."
"'We put nothing in writing, ever,' Nichols said. 'That was one of the ways we made sure that everyone's ability to talk freely was protected.'
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Somerset flood rescue teams praised for 'helping people in time of crisis'
Posted: January 09, 2013|
Voluntary services that helped come to people's rescue during the Somerset floods have been recognised for their work.
Somerset County Council held a special reception at County Hall this week for the selfless groups.
Chairman of Somerset County Council, Councillor John Edne, said: "The flooding that we experienced across the county at the end of last year has been unprecedented and we now know that 2012 was the wettest year on record for England.
"On behalf of Somerset County Council and all Somerset Local Authorities, I would like to pass on my sincere thanks to all of the voluntary agencies and groups that helped with the floods, whether it was by driving four wheel drive vehicles, assisting farmers with livestock, providing a boat service to collect prescriptions or just being prepared and ready to help if required. Every one of them helped us to help our residents in a time of crisis."
Representatives from voluntary agencies including Burnham Rescue Boat and Hovercraft, The British Red Cross, The Faith Communities Response Team, Plymouth Brethren, The Salvation Army, The Samaritans, The South West of England Rescue Association, Rotary, RSPCA and WRVS attended the reception.
Roger Flower from the Burnham Area Rescue Boat said: "We were called out to Muchelney on a cold Tuesday evening by the Somerset Local Authoritities' Partnership's Civil Contingency team and we managed to identify a potential launch sight to reach the stranded residents the next morning.
"We launched at first light and when we arrived at Muchelney we found residents lined along the 'shore line' that had been created by the flood water, cheering, shouting and waving!
"We evacuated one lady in her 80s and brought in prescriptions and supplies for residents with the help of Wessex 4x4 Response."
John Pollock from the RSPCA added: "We responded to around 35 to 40 cases of animals trapped as a result of the recent floods.
"We had one case where we used a boat to evacuate a horse from rising flood water and had to bring in food for cattle that were in danger of starving."
Mario Caves, the chief executive of Wessex 4x4 service, said: "2012 was an extremely busy year for us. During the floods we worked alongside Somerset County Council and other voluntary agencies to help people that were affected by the extreme weather and flooding.
"One case that sticks in my mind was where we had to transport an individual to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol so they could receive specialist treatment for cancer."
Although the flood waters have now started to recede, Somerset County Council, the district councils and voluntary organisations remain on standby in case of further rain.


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Mattson to lead Visit Saint Paul
Visit Saint Paul announced Wednesday that former Visit Duluth President Terry Mattson has been hired as president and CEO of Visit Saint Paul and the RiverCentre Authority effective Feb. 3.
"We received a tremendous amount of interest in this position from across the country," Pat Harris, chair of the search committee, said in a news release. "In the end, Terry's experience in the CVB world and his connections in the industry throughout the state made him the most desirable candidate."
Mattson resigned his post at Visit Duluth in December of 2013 in search of a new challenge after 28 years with the organization in different capacities.
"Never in my wildest dreams did I think my next challenge would come so quickly and in such a great city as Saint Paul," said Mattson. "I'm incredibly excited and ready to get started at Visit Saint Paul."
While in Duluth, Mattson led a staff 12 and oversaw a budget of nearly $3 million. He had significant success creating demand for the destination by creating, planning and executing events including Tall Ships Duluth which drew 200,000 people in 2013.
During Mattson's tenure, tourism related tax revenues increased 6 percnt year over year for 20 years, he said. In 2012, Mattson was named "Outstanding Individual in Tourism" by Explore Minnesota - the $12 billion industry's top state honor.
"I am excited to welcome Terry Mattson as he takes the helm at Visit Saint Paul," said Mayor Chris Coleman. "I look forward to working with him as we promote Saint Paul as a premier destination for meetings, major events and the traditional weekend getaway."
Mattson comes to Saint Paul with his wife Renee, who recently resigned as Executive Director of Spirit Mountain Recreational Area in Duluth.
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ST. PAUL Mark Dayton says Republican workers who videotape almost his every move are getting so close that they intimidate voters trying to talk to the DFL governor candidate. The GOP workers, known as trackers, "have made it impossible to conduct a normal campaign sc-hedule," Dayton said Monday, and promised that his campaign and the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party would not do the same.
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Welcome to the ERA - The Original Classic Rally Organisation
Throughout June you can follow our progress as we bring daily Syd Stelvio updates while we are on the road across America driving the second edition Trans America Challenge.
The 2nd Alpine Trial, September 2015
The entry list is almost complete for the 2nd Alpine Trial. The event is again based in Annecy for three days of Vintageant rallying over what the magazines described as some of the finest driving roads in Europe.
What's happening at the ERA
The Sahara Challenge - from Madrid to Marrakesh
In October 2015 we return to the fringes of the Sahara on an exciting adventure drive from Madrid to Marrakesh. This 10 day event for a very limited number of crews could be the ideal shake-down for Peking to Paris 2016.
The 7th Flying Scotsman - on a new route in 2015
The 7th Flying Scotsman drove an all-new route, concentrating more on remote roads in Northern England, the Scottish Borders, and Scotland, between Oulton Hall near Leeds and Gleneagles in Scotland.
The Peking to Paris Motor Challenge 2016
In recent weeks the Rally Office has been inundated with enquiries about our next Peking to Paris event. We are pleased to confirm that our 2016 route will drive Peking to Paris on an enhanced route based on what we have recently experienced.
With over 65 major events under our belts since we kickstarted the historic rallying movement in the 1980's, we've helped hundreds of competitors fulfill their dreams. With unparalleled experience in route planning and superb backup services, we go the extra mile to make every experience extraordinary and enjoyable.
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World Record for ERA Team
We have chopped more than a day off the World Record for the non-stop drive between Cape Town and London, driving 1,000 miles a day for ten days in a Fiat Panda!
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Racism is something I try to steer clear of, for obvious reasons. I just do not want it impacting my or my family's life.
Rarely has racism or bigotry visited this web site: I have been really pleased it hasn't.
Recently I was surprised to find teamoyeniyi_com listed as a referrer site. A little investigation revealed it is a "null referrer", i.e. a site linking to my site wants to hide their URL from me. Why might that be, do you think? I wondered too!
I consulted one of my cyber aficionados, Raincoaster, who advised:
I was getting a few visits from this referrer, but nothing out of the ordinary and no comments, so I ignored the whole thing. Raincoaster and I continued our conversation:
Nothing further transpired, until the other day. The following comment arrived on my article about Australia's Refugee Intake Budget for 2012. Rather off-topic for the article, I thought. Sadly, the IP address is clearly Australian. Of course, that does NOT mean the writer of the comment is Australian, for he/she could be visiting here or be routing his/her IP address.
Tracing the IP address revealed a Sydney location. At least this person is not, thankfully, my next door neighbour!
Another IP locator provided two answers – could be Sydney, could be Canberra. Either way, fairly conclusively Australian. This saddened me.
My main concern when considering should I publish this or not was, of course, our children. They will read this article. I don't want them to be hurt by this person's perspective on life, yet on the other hand, they need to know this IS how a minority of people actually think.
Apologies to my followers of faith, including my husband. In this paragraph I am drawing a comparison which I am sure you will understand. Most readers will know my perspective on racism is, in some ways, similar to my perspective on religion, in that in both cases we aren't born believing in anything, whether it be Gods or races. We are, effectively, "trained" by our parents, our wider family and our community.
Some of us move away from the beliefs instilled in us by others and form our own beliefs. Others clearly do not.
This is what Bob Smith (his real name, do you think?) had to say.
Having been to Britain, France, Switzerland, Germany and other 'refugee desitantion nations' on numerous occasions I can state categrically that, where ever black Africans have gone to enmass has resulted in all those countries ending up acquiring huge social problems. In every one of the aforementioned the unemployment rates of black Africans is at least 80%. With respect to serious serious crimes, such as murder, sexual assult and drug dealings black Africans account for the majority of offenders in every category, in every country, which is made worse because in none of these countries do their percentage of the populations exceed 7.5%.
Quite clearly, then if black Africans hadn't been allowed to enter these lands serious criminal activity would be far less. Sadly, bleeding-heart liberals continue to ignore this reality and permit more black Africans into their countries.
Why this is so is abundantly obvious and it's because black Africans are genetically inferior to Caucasians, east Asiatics and those from the Subcontinent. And to pretent otherwise is absurd.
Much of sub-Saharan Africa is rich in resources, which equates to wealth. But Africans are too stupid and too lazy to capitalize on their fortunes. Hence we have them flooding into Western nations which have to pay to carry them.
Apart from the fact it might be wise to proof read such a long comment in order to look a little more professional, I do wonder about some of the terminology used. Australians generally tend not to use the terms "east Asiatics" and "Subcontinent". I am not sure who does. Any suggestions?
I remember Australia having a rather serious crime problem with the Triads, not to mention tendrils of the Mafia, at various points in time.
I'm surprised Mr Smith didn't mention anything about black Americans, who, of course, are the same gene pool as my family.
I am not even going to bother to research statistics in an attempt to contradict Mr Smith's figures. During a brief google session, I found more reference to migrants from north African countries and crime than I did sub-Saharan, but I'm not here to chase up crime statistics by ethnicity. I will point out he stresses black Africans make up a small percentage of the population of the countries he mentions, but goes on to say if this small percentage were not there, "serious criminal activity would be far less". Far less? Please define far less when compared to such a small percentage of the population.
I do suggest to Mr Smith that he invest in some education. Cultural Intelligence education, to be precise. There he will find some societies are societies of collectivism and some are societies based on individualism. Members of one type of culture have difficulty adjusting to the other.
He will also find that many African countries were forced, by their "colonial masters", to adopt a political system that was ill-suited to their culture. It isn't laziness that is the problem in some cases, it is corruption. In others it is different ethnicities having been forced to be a country when they had no desire to be so and constant friction results.
As for unemployment in new lands, people have to be able to get jobs, Mr Smith. I know a very highly qualified accountant who had experience in the UK before coming to Australia as a skilled migrant and here he battled to get a job commensurate with his skills and experience. Was the fact he was a black African part of the problem? Would YOU have employed him, Mr Smith? Please do not blame people for a problem perhaps you are contributing to.
People arrive as refugees, some born and raised in refugee camps: they have no understanding of our culture, yet we blithely expect them to "be like us" with little or no help. You complain when they take time to fit in, to understand, to work out how you, Mr Smith, think.
I am not at all sure why Mr Smith chose to focus on African refugees on an article about Australia's refugee budget, for in fact most of Australia's refugees come from other locations. I'm not sure he understands Africa is a continent and not a country. Clearly he missed the clues I am actually a conservative, not a "bleeding-heart liberal".
I have reported Mr Smith to the Australian Human Rights Commission for racial vilification. Given his tone, his beliefs and the null referrer, I am concerned he may be connected to a hate group of some sort. This may lead them to shut him and his ilk down.
What are his thoughts about black Australians, I wonder?
Thankfully, I am reminded every day that my black African husband is superior to Mr Smith. There is one race, the human race. There are good and bad specimens.
If you are reading this and you are Australian, please leave a comment. Please show our children, who became permanent residents of Australia just a day ago, that Mr Smith is definitely in the minority. Of course, if you aren't Australian, still leave a comment! :)


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Valerie's Initiatives
Expanding Access to Preschool
Councilmember Ervin has pushed Montgomery County to the front of the preschool movement. Because of her advocacy, the Council has approved additional funds to expand community based preschool programs. In the summer of 2008, the Council approved her resolution to establish a Universal Preschool Implementation Work Group to determine how the county will implement the state's recommendation that preschool opportunities are provided to all 4 year-olds by 2014. Additional information on the work group can be found at the Council website for the Montgomery County Universal Preschool Implementation Work Group.
Closing the Achievement Gap – Kennedy Cluster Project
Councilmember Ervin worked with the county executive, president of the school board, and the superintendent to create the Kennedy Cluster Project to identify and address the underlying causes of the achievement gap among African American students. This project is a collaborative effort between county government, non-profit and community organizations and residents of the Kennedy cluster to find effective solutions to close the achievement gap. For more information see the December, 2008 memorandum: Kennedy Cluster Project Update.
Improving Childhood Nutrition - Summer Food and Universal Breakfast
Providing nutritious meals is one of the most immediate and cost effective ways to improve a child's health and performance in the classroom. Funded by the federal and state government, these programs allow students, who are eligible for the free and reduced price meals program to received lunch in the summer and breakfast during the school year. As a result of Councilmember Ervin's leadership, the county increased the number of children receiving summer lunch in 2008 by nearly 30 percent. Councilmember Ervin continues to lobby state representatives to increase funding for universal breakfast. The county has 72 schools eligible for this program; however, only 29 participate because of a lack of funds. For additional information on these issues please see the information packet.
Working Families Agenda
Prevailing Wage
Councilmember Ervin was the lead sponsor of the county's prevailing wage law. Bill 21-08, Contracts and Procurement – Prevailing Wages – Construction, requires contractors and subcontractors to pay prevailing wages to workers on county construction projects valued at more than $500,000 that are awarded or financed by county government. The county sets prevailing wage rates by using the rates established by the State Commissioner of Labor and Industry. This law also prohibits the misclassification of workers into lower paying job categories; gives the county the ability to withhold contractor payments, if a violation of the law is found; and imposes reporting requirements to track compliance. The county's Department of General Services is responsible for enforcement of this law, which takes effect on July 1, 2009. For aAdditional information on the county's prevailing wage law see the information packet.
Dismantling Barriers to Child Care Subsidies
Councilmember Ervin has asked county officials to eliminate obstacles and streamline the process for accessing child care subsidies. Councilmember Ervin believes that we must create a system that encourages participation, so that children receive the proper care and supervision needed to prepare them for school.
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Governor Martin O'Malley Names Councilmember Ervin to the Chesapeake Bay Trust, which is a private, nonprofit grant making organization created to promote public awareness and participation in the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. This organization is governed by a 19-member board of trustees, of which 14 are appointed by the governor for staggered four-year terms. For information on the Chesapeake Bay Trust, visit www.chesapeakebaytrust.org.
Community Gardens
Councilmember Ervin is working with the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission to bring community gardens to the down county as a way to improve the urban and natural environment. The goal is to identify "pocket parks," which are generally not used by residents, because this public use space is not programmed and is not conveniently located. Community gardens will enhance the lives of residents living in District 5 by providing hands-on food production for adults and children. Community gardens promote social interactions among neighbors, encourage self-sufficiency, beautify areas, produce nutritious food, and provide habitats for urban wildlife. In addition, having options for producing home-grown seasonal crops has an economic impact because working families are able to reduce their overall food costs. Creating a community garden in an urban area will be a way for local government to model good behaviors related to nutrition, recycling, and storm water management.
Green Economy Task Force
Councilmember Ervin serves as a member of the county's Green Economy Task Force. The goals of this group are to advance businesses, technologies and jobs in the county that develop, deploy or adopt green products and services. The 30-member task force was created to help guide and implement the Green Economic Development Initiative. Some key objectives of this initiative include: attracting new businesses that provide green services; driving innovation, research and development into next generation technologies; retaining existing green product, service, research and development sector businesses and fostering the creation of new green companies; facilitating workforce training and retraining to meet the needs of next generation green jobs; and promoting the County's green business cluster regionally, nationally and internationally. More information is available on the website for the Green Economic Development Initiative.
Road Code
Councilmember Ervin co-sponsored Bill 48-06, Streets and Roads – Comprehensive Revision, which implements new, multi-modal transportation standards for the county's roads. This bill is the first in the country to mandate "green streets" techniques to reduce stormwater on all new and reconstructed roads. For information on changes to the road code see the information packet.
Global Warming and Carbon Reduction
Councilmember Ervin co-sponsored the Council's global warming package, which established a sustainability working group and created a $1 million fund to support existing and new programs to reduce the county's carbon emissions. For background information on the multiple laws associated with this environmental package see the Council's April 22, 2008 information packet.
Pedestrian Safety Initiative
Councilmember Ervin sponsored a comprehensive Pedestrian Safety Initiative with the county executive. This $5 million initiative will greatly expand the county's pedestrian infrastructure and make walking a safe and viable alternative to the automobile. For more information, please see the full report.
Neighborhood Bike Rental Program
Councilmember Ervin and the county executive are working to bring a neighborhood bike rental program to Montgomery County. This program would allow residents to rent bikes for short periods of time for errands, recreation, and commuting. The councilmember is working with executive staff to secure a cost-neutral pilot program.
Forest Glen Pedestrian Tunnel
Councilmember Ervin supports the construction of a tunnel under Georgia Avenue to improve Metro access and pedestrian safety for the Forest Glen community. In December 2008, the Council approved $2 million to design the tunnel.
Connecticut Avenue Sidewalk
Councilmember Ervin is working with Kensington Mayor Peter Fosselman to improve Kensington's pedestrian safety and access. For example, the Council approved $2 million to build a sidewalk on Connecticut Avenue from Washington Street to Saul Road.
Local First Silver Spring and Wheaton
Councilmember Ervin secured funding to support local businesses in the county through the creation of a Local First Program for Silver Spring and Wheaton. Local First is a nationally recognized program that emphasizes the importance of patronizing locally owned businesses and helps owners network and make collective purchases. More information on Local First can be found at: http://localfirstwheaton.org or http://www.buylocalsilverspring.com.
Kensington Sector Plan Moves Forward
Councilmember Ervin's advocacy has kept the Kensington Sector Plan on schedule. Park and Planning began their work in July 2008, and this plan is scheduled to be completed by December 2009. The focus of this effort is to revitalize Kensington's existing community resources. More details on the Kensington Sector Plan can be found on the Planning Board website: Town of Kensington and Vicinity Sector Plan Update.
Old Blair Auditorium and Silver Spring International Middle School
Councilmember Ervin is working with the community, Montgomery County Public Schools, and the county executive to reopen the Old Blair Auditorium. Councilmember Ervin secured funding for a facility planning study to determine how a new multi-use facility can be created to provide space for theater productions and after-school activities. In addition, the councilmember worked with the school system to renovate the Silver Spring International Middle School facade along Wayne Avenue. For more information on Old Blair Auditorium see the Council information packet.
Community Projects
Civic Building and Veterans Plaza
Construction has started on the new Civic Building and Veterans Plaza. The plaza will contain an ice skating rink, large sitting area and a veteran's memorial. For more nformation on the ground breaking for the Civic Building and Veterans Plaza see the press release.
Silver Spring Transit Center
Construction has begun on the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit Center. The transit center will combine inter- and intra-city buses, Metro, MARC, bicycle, and pedestrian access into one location. For details on the Silver Spring Transit Center see the Transit Center website.
Silver Spring Library
The county is in the planning stages for the new Silver Spring Library. Councilmember Ervin pushed for a series of community meetings to ensure that the library will be the appropriate size and designed using the highest possible standards. For more information see the History of the Silver Spring Library.
Local Meets International
Darfur Divestment - Sudan Investment Restrictions
Councilmember Ervin co-sponsored Bill 3-08 which prohibits the county's Employees' Retirement System from investing in certain businesses conducting operations in Sudan. For more information on this law see the Council information packet.
Efforts to Call Attention to the War in Iraq and its Toll on the Local Economy
Councilmember Ervin supports a resolution that calls for an end of combat operations in Iraq. Councilmember Ervin believes that the war has put a significant burden on the Maryland National Guard, military families, and local governments' resources.
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Apple adds former Northrop Grumman CEO Ronald D. Sugar to board of directors
Apple has finally started filling our their board of directors again, announcing today the addition of Northrop Grumman CEO Ronald D. Sugar.
"Ron is an engineer at heart, who then became a very successful business leader. We are very excited to welcome him to Apple's Board," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "In addition to having been the CEO of a high-tech Fortune 100 company, Ron has a Ph.D. in engineering and has been involved in the development of some very sophisticated technology."
"I have always had enormous admiration for the people of Apple," said Sugar. "It is a special privilege to serve on the board of such an amazing company."
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I've bought stuff from this guy before, when I didn't know he was a ripper. His e-book "how to get 1 million visitors to your site" has had tons of reviews saying it is over-hyped trash with nothing new in it. His "my affiliate finder" software spams newsgroups and never gets you any hits on your site anyway.
And to cap it all, they don't do refunds. There are posts everywhere on the net about refund requests being ignored (I got mine direct from click bank though!).
They also phone you shortly after you order something and put on a very hard sell which results in you handing over credit card info and $1000's in some cases. I somehow got tricked into giving them $1005. When I realized it was all a big con I rang them and for a week they dragged out giving me a refund without actually saying no, so I gave up and got Mastercard on to it. Thankfully a month later they got me a refund of the full amount. But obviously others won't have been so fortunate.
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