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Since becoming the Executive Chef of the Boat Club Restaurant, Chef Jeff Hobart has been working tirelessly on revamping the Boat Club lounge and fine dining menus. While old favorites like the Boat Club Chips and Elk Meatballs won't be going anywhere he's brought new life and exciting flavors to both the lounge and fine dining menus. Try the tasty new House Smoked Salmon Artichoke Dip for delicious appetizer everyone will love. Sample the clams that have been updated with roasted shallot and garlic, cream, garlic crostinis. If you're a vegetarian you'll be pleasantly surprised with a tasty Vegetable Strudel—not your average vegetarian dish.
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1966-1967 Oakland Roadster Show - Candy-Colored BabiesWritten by on September 1, 2010 Contributors: Pat Ganahl Collection Take A Trip Back To The Oakland Roadster Show Circa 1966 To 1967 To See When Candy Was Dandy And The Colors Were Scrumptious.
This is one of those articles in which we don't really expect many of you to read what we call the body copy. If you look at the pictures and read the captions, you'll get the gist of it. These hot rods, on display at the '66 and '67 Oakland Roadster Shows, look like a giant bowl of candy, all painted in Popsicle and Kool-Aid colors.
Unfortunately, this era was short-lived. It wasn't pervasive and was even somewhat regional. To see this wild display of chromed, open-wheel hot rods in a luscious panoply of colors, you had to attend a major car show or drag race sometime between about 1963 and 1967. You weren't going to see these cars on the street, and there were no rod runs or big fairgrounds events.
Why did this wonderful era last such a short time? As you well know, the '60s were an incredible time of change in our country, and this was right in the middle of it. It was a big time of change in hot rodding, too. Through the late '50s, hot rods were lucky if they had any paint on them beyond the black or other dark color they wore from the factory. But hot rods are also supposed to be fun, and red, yellow, and orange soon became signature colors that proclaimed this. Then Detroit started building big-finned hardtops in multicolored paint schemes followed by vibrantly colored muscle cars. The result was that street-driven (or dual-purpose) hot rods were turned into dedicated drag machines or show cars. Since they didn't have to survive on city streets and they wanted to win trophies, they could be painted in wilder, multilayer, more fragile (and more expensive) custom colors. Of course, the paint companies were accommodating with innovative new colors in candies and pearls and new products such as metalflakes.
By the second half of the '60s, psychedelics and subcultures had opened the floodgates for all sorts of new art forms, only a few of which acknowledged some stimulus from visionaries Von Dutch and Ed Roth. What soon resulted in the show car arena was an anything-goes, more-is-better explosion of new custom paint styles and graphics, ranging from ribbons and cobwebs to freak dots, acetylene smoke, and airbrushed murals-coupled with the near death of hot rodding as we knew it. Let's just say the brief period we're showing here was when custom paint got really cool before it got totally crazy.
These specific Oakland shows were the 18th and 19th Grand National Roadster Shows staged by founder and uber promoter Al Slonaker. Always given to hyperbole, he (more or less correctly) billed it as the Granddaddy of All Car Shows, as well as The Greatest Car Show. He inaugurated the 9-foot-tall America's Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR) trophy at the beginning, which is still coveted today, even though the vast majority of cars entered in the show have always come from the local Bay Area.
Al was also a master at squeezing as many bucks out of the potential audience as possible. To start, the show ran for 10 days, which included two weekends, to get people to come back more than once. Most of those signs hanging from the ceiling urged spectators to come back to see who won the big trophy, as well as to "Hear Them Roar!" and "See Them Drive Out!" after the awards ceremony Sunday night. Other signs urged spectators to buy an information-packed program to learn all the details about the cars on display.
We were able to acquire copies of the programs for the '66 and '67 shows (thanks to Jim Palmer), and unfortunately, they are lacking in completeness, correctness, or consistency. So we might not be able to fully or correctly identify all the cars shown here, nor even specify which year they were shown.
There are some general conclusions we can gather, however. First, these were roadster shows in more than name only. As you will see in the photos, the largest number of entries were roadsters, roadster pickups, or phaetons. Nearly all of them have early Ford bodies, and while you might not see a single flathead, a good number run Chevy, Olds, Buick, Pontiac, or Chrysler engines. You've probably also noticed this was decidedly a T-bucket era. While several had original steel bodies, during this time, fiberglass Ford T roadster or touring shells were virtually the only reproduction bodies available for hot rods, and they were so popular that they were called Fad T's.
Unlike at Oakland shows of the last couple of decades, there were no traditional custom cars to be seen and hardly any '50s-vintage vehicles of any type. Likewise, there were only a handful of dragsters or other drag machines. There were several ski boats with big hot rod engines, and for some reason the '67 show had a bunch of custom motorcycles (choppers) while the '66 one only had a few. It's also interesting that the only touted feature car of the '67 show was the ever-present Batmobile, while the '66 program had Gene Winfield's futuristic Reactor on the cover and Dave Puhl's asymmetric Illusion from Illinois and Bob Larivee's bubbletopped, wishbone-shaped Stiletto from Michigan featured inside. A picture of Ed Roth's little-seen Wishbone was also included among feature cars, but we see no evidence that it was actually there. On the other hand, there's no mention of Dan Woods' Milk Truck, but it was obviously present.
As for who won the big AMBR trophy and why, well, suffice it to say that there were some strong runners-up, as always. But that's not the point at all. In our opinion, car shows aren't about trophies. They're about gathering a whole bunch of really cool, beautifully painted, polished-up hot rods inside one big building, often in the dead of winter, to be seen all together like a huge, very colorful carnival. Some are better than others. But these were some of the best.
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A reader wrote in recently saying hot rods shouldn't be brown, green, or yellow. Well, some people don't like orange, but it works pretty darn well on Phil Kendrick's highly chromed and polished, chopped Deuce sedan. He later painted it pearl yellow with Super Prune lettered on the back. Then it spent a few years in Jeff Beck's garage in England; now it is slowly being restored to this version . . . maybe.Denny Wood's cool little T entered in the '67 show was made from a '24 coupe that he decapitated, then shortened 21 inches and channeled 4 inches over a handmade tube frame with chrome floorboards. The engine is a '59 Buick nailhead with six carbs hooked to an early Ford driveline. Note Bob Reisner's '67 AMBR-winning Invader in the background.Over here in the '40 coupe section, we find Ed Leite's amazing candy red, Olds-powered, white tuck-'n'-rolled tour de force that featured a completely chromed frame-for real. We're not just talking about the axles, drums, hubs, and brake shoes you can see. We mean the entire frame. It never won a giant trophy, nor was it featured in a magazine. But the most surprising part is it exists today-a bit aged, but just as you see here.The mid-'60s was the era of independent rear suspensions for hot rods, especially T's. Greg Turretto's largely reformed '25 in root beer metalflake was one of the AMBR contenders in 1967 and featured a fully chromed Jag IRS and a cross-ram 427 big-block Vette mill. The front combined elements of an Indy car nose with a T grille and both round and square headlights. Those are '65 Ford blinkers in back.Just to show how quickly and dramatically rod styles changed, Joe Cruces made his name-and won plenty of trophies-with his black, flathead-powered, traditional Tall T that appeared on HRM's Oct. '60 cover. In 1967 he came close in AMBR competition with this fuchsia metalflake roadster with a completely handformed, tilt-up steel body and custom tube chassis, complete with electronic steering and other space-age innovations.Although there's no sign and we can't find it in the programs, we love this gold, full-fendered '32 roadster. It's surprising how few Deuces there were in these shows, and we've never seen one with '50 Ford taillights molded into the body like this. The big spare tire doesn't quite go with the louvered deck, but the Tommy the Greek striping sure does.Al and Jodie Lindstrom of Sacramento, California, called the color of their '29 roadster pickup "chartreuse metalflake highlighted in green." The Tri-power Olds engine is also painted candy green. And while many throwback rods get away with open headers today, those pipes would have been an instant ticket in 1967. Further indication of its show-only status is the chromed and tuck-'n'-rolled firewall.How'd you like to strap yourself in this death bomb and go for a quarter-mile ride? Fortunately, the Lohrey & Lohrey blown '23 T Altered, painted in fogged candy panels over pearl with plenty of chrome and polish, was built more for show than go (though the program claims a 163.80 top speed). Also take a second to scan all the cool cars and colors in the background.
Don't be confused. Reynard Moody's shortened '23 T phaeton in the foreground with a 327, four-speed, and Vette IRS has a '16 Dodge windshield, but the shortened tub in the background is a '16 Dodge phaeton with a '16 T black walnut steering wheel. It was Art Himsl's first well-known hot rod. He painted the flames-over-'flake paintjobs on both cars and is, of course, still doing the same today on numerous show winners.Dan Woods built the Milk Truck out of plywood and fiberglass when he was 18, prompting Ed Roth to hire him and his buddy Jake Jacobs (of Pete & Jake's fame) to work for him. However, within a year, Dan traded this show car to promoter Bob Reisner for a more driveable T-bucket so he could cruise with his Early Times pals. Bob added the purple candy fogging and details before it showed up at Oakland in 1966, later adding a blower and injector to the Pontiac mill. This historical show trooper was recently restored by Dave Shuten.This metallic red '40 coupe is more '50s period, and the update attempt with gold brake drums showing through Keystone mags doesn't really help. But the main reason we're showing it is because the copious white tuck-'n'-roll not only fills the trunk but even can be seen inside the glovebox.We're not saying this '32 sedan is colorful, other than the gold beltline stripe. What's amazing is that Keith Bush still owns it, early dual-quad Cad engine and all, and has been driving it to rod runs. Last time we saw it, he had the fenders off, but it still had the black paint and gold stripe. It's his first car, which he got in 1956.Although his name is conspicuously absent from the program and his show sign, we're pretty sure Barris built Don Lokey's all-metal '27 T pickup from Fresno. It won the big AMBR trophy in 1966, though this photo is from the '67 show, when it moved to the basement of the Oakland Coliseum, as noted by the poles in the background. Don still owns this car, as is.Later known as Mike "The Hippie" Mitchell and famous for his topless, wildly painted Corvette Funny Car, he entered his truly dual-purpose A/GS Mitchell & Hamberis '33 Willys in the '67 show. The good-looking and strong-running coupe was listed in the program as "Painted pearl Mint-Julep green with candy-apple green and gold leaf lettering." This car was painted red, white, and blue in time for the '68 GNRS. Today it has been restored in the paint scheme seen here and it lives in England.Why don't we see cars like this today? Bob Mossinghoff's '62 F.I. Corvette got a shave and a haircut (as Gray Baskerville used to say) with a little trim removed, a new set of five-spoke Americans, and a luscious kandy gold paintjob.Betcha haven't seen one of these before. Not only was the mid-'60s an era of luscious paint, for the go set, it was straight-axle-under-everything time. This was a near-new '65 Mustang 2+2 fastback, still in Glenn Green, attributed to Spunk Nunes. The program doesn't even mention the engine but says it has a 'glass hood, radiused fenders, a molded body, Oldsmobile taillights, and a tube grille. Yes, you would see these on the streets back then. What a gas.There were more than 30 of these T-buckets in the '67 show. Dennis DeBenedictis' went in the pickup class because it had a short 'glass bed behind a gennie steel body with a hand-fabbed dash. It runs a '63 Vette 327 with a polished quick-change rear and blue-stripe Goodyears on five-spoke Americans. It has the '60s Bay Area Roadster look in Omaha Orange with Tommy the Greek striping, and the chrome bed hooks indicate he strapped luggage on the back for road trips. Some got driven.
Dave Etheridge's '28 A roadster has a definite early '60s look with full fenders and hood, bright-red paint, black diamond tuck interior, and 301 Chevy power. We dig the four pencil tip exhaust pipes. But the defining element is the way the wide blackwall Goodyear race tires protrude from the rear fenders. This was acceptable then.Remember VHT header paint? It came in spray cans and came in colors. White was standard, but there were plenty of other shades. Ron Green's '31 A has a '50s look with Naples Orange paint, polished Halibrand mags, and a '52 Olds mill with a chromed early Ford driveline. But to give it a touch of '60s color, he decided the headers should be VHT yellow.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WUSA9) - In a change of face, Pepco says it will now review putting its entire system underground.
See the attached video to watch WUSA9 Anchor Bruce Johnson push Pepco President Thomas Graham, June 30th - the day after the storm, on underground wiring.
From that day forward, until now, Pepco had continued to downplay the feasibility and productivity of undergrounding saying it will cost more than $5 billion.
In a letter to the Maryland Public Service Commission, the utility said the move to now review undergrounding was in response to customer and community leader requests.
In the letter, Pepco said "even aggressive tree trimming cannot always resolve reliability issues on some lines, particularly in catastrophic storms."
In the official notification, written by Pepco Assistant General Counsel Douglas Micheel, the utility told state regulators it would provide an analysis within six months of "undergrounding all or portions" of its system.
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text: By Pastor Vince CarrigSports Writer The Red Raiders' deadly outside shooting, driving layups and offensive rebounding combined to plunder the Plainsmen 62-44 Friday night at Cabela's Athletic Facility in Sidney. Senior Sidney guard Casey Mabey scored the first four points of the game by putting rebounds away, then spun a three-point shot from over his head in a 26-9 Red Raiders first quarter that cemented the outcome. "We did play well after the first quarter," Plainsmen Head Coach Shawn Cole said after the game. "If you look at most of our games, we have had slow starts and have [had] to climb our way back into them. This is taking a toll on our team. We are having to play so hard to get back in the games that we have little left at the end of games. I feel this is affecting our thinking at the end to have the right kind of success to win the close games." Plainsmen forward Alex Johnston hit free throws and guard Tim Johnson escaped for a breakaway layup to pull Perkins County close at 6-4 early in the game, but the 4-2 Red Raiders galloped away with a 20-3 run immediately afterward. Reserve guards Hunter Vowers and Paxton Ehler both connected from beyond the arc in that first quarter, with Ehler using a double-crossover dribble to get loose before launching his shot. Perkins County center Blake Poppe (15 points) helped the Plainsmen to give Sidney something to think about with a couple of spin moves from the blocks that helped a 17-9 Plainsmen run and cut the Red Raiders' lead to nine points (35-26) just after halftime. The Plainsmen actually kept pace with Sidney over the last three quarters, losing by the smallest margin–36-35. Sidney, however, posted a 7-0 spurt of their own after Perkins County's best run. Mabey (17 points) crashed into Poppe's defensive wall and hit both the shot and the bonus free throw with 6:05 left in the third quarter. Sophomore guard Lane Harvey proved too much for Perkins County's defense to handle in the first quarter, driving the lane, creating an "and-one" and pulling up in the wheel for seven points. Mabey added his second three pointer and Harvey (13 points) hit two after the first quarter to keep Sidney comfortably ahead. Tim Johnson released for two breakaway layups and towered over a defender's hand for points to score 10 points in the game. Poppe hammered down eight points in the third quarter alone, and Plainsmen teammate Jake Sexson both served Poppe a perfect behind-the-back pass and scored eight points of his own. Sidney hit 8-of-9 of its free throws.P.C. 44, Sidney 62Perkins Co. 9 14 12 9–44Sidney 26 9 18 9–62 Scoring leaders–Perkins County: Poppe 7FG 1/2FT–15; Johnson 5–10; Sexson 3 2/4–8 Johnston 1 3/5–5; Sidney: Mabey 5 (2[x3]) 1/2–17; Harvey 3 (2) 1/1–13; Ehler 2 (1) 2/2–9; Rosenbaum 3 3/4–9; Vowers 1 (1) 1/1–6; Lewis 3–6.


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Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Khalif Wyatt netted 25 points to lead the
Temple Owls to an 89-88 win over the Charlotte 49ers in an Atlantic 10 clash
at the Liacouras Center.
Wyatt, the leading scorer in the conference entering tonight's action, shot 7-
of-12 from the floor and 10-of-13 from the line for Temple (15-7, 4-4 A-10).
Jake O'Brien added 22 points off the bench while Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson and
Dalton Pepper each scored 11 points.
Chris Braswell paced Charlotte (17-5, 5-3) with 23 points while Pierria Henry
finished with 14 points and a career-high nine assists. Denzel Ingram had 13
points on 5-of-6 from the field as Darion Clark and Terrence Williams dropped
11 points apiece.
O'Brien was perfect for Temple in the first half, hitting 5-of-5 from the
field including two triples for 14 points. Charlotte shot 57.7 percent and
battled back from down 13 to tie the score, 41-41, heading into the locker
Both teams shot well in the second half but it was Temple which jumped out to
a 70-62 advantage midway through the period after consecutive layups by
Hollis-Jefferson. The Owls extended the lead to 12 late in the contest before
Charlotte came clawing back behind clutch baskets from Williams and Clark. An
Ingram triple with 28 seconds remaining cut the Owls' lead to 88-85. After a
Temple turnover, the 49ers had a good look at the basket but Henry's 3-point
try was blocked by T.J. DiLeo. Wyatt converted one of two from the line at the
other end with eight seconds left to give the Owls a four-point advantage,
proving Henry's last second triple to be obsolete.
Charlotte lost despite outrebounding Temple, 29-25, as the Owls improved to
8-5 all-time against the 49ers.
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U.S. Department of State Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2004 - Barbados
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|United States Department of State, U.S. Department of State Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2004 - Barbados , 28 February 2005, available at: http://www.refworld.org/docid/4226d99016.html [accessed 1 June 2016]
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Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
February 28, 2005
Barbados is a longstanding constitutional democracy with a multiparty, parliamentary form of government. In the May 2003 parliamentary elections, which were considered generally free and fair, citizens returned Prime Minister Owen Arthur of the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) for a third successive term in office. The judiciary is independent.
The Royal Barbados Police Force (RBPF) numbers 1,283 with an additional 123 Special Constables and is responsible for internal law enforcement. The small Barbados Defense Force (BDF) maintains national security and may be called upon to maintain public order in times of crisis, emergency, or other specific need. The civilian authorities maintained effective control of the security forces. Some members of the security forces committed some human rights abuses.
The market-based economy relied on tourism, services, light manufacturing, and agriculture. The country's population is approximately 278,000. The Government was the largest employer, employing about 20 percent of the workforce. Real economic growth was estimated at 2.9 percent and the average inflation rate was approximately 1.4 percent. The unemployment rate fell to 10 percent compared with 11.7 in 2003.
The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens; however, there were problems in a few areas. There were occasional allegations of excessive use of force by police and reports of poor prison conditions. Societal violence against women and children remained problems.
1. Respect for the Integrity of the Person, Including Freedom From:
a. Arbitrary or Unlawful Deprivation of Life
There were no politically motivated killings by the Government or its agents; however, security forces killed five persons, including two persons during the arrest process, and two individuals who suffered from mental illnesses. In April, police revamped the use of force policy to provide non-lethal means of incapacitating a suspect. All cases remained under investigation at year's end.
b. Disappearance
There were no reports of politically motivated disappearances.
c. Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
The Constitution specifically prohibits torture and inhuman or degrading punishment or other treatment; however there were reports that police sometimes used excessive force. The majority of complaints against the police alleged unprofessional conduct and beating or assault. A Police Complaints Authority was established in September, and by year's end there were 12 complaints filed against the police. Authorities filed charges against three police officers accused of using excessive force against two citizens. In May, three off-duty plainclothes officers beat two spectators following a cricket match. The officers involved were suspended until the trial, which had not occurred at year's end.
Police procedures provide that the police may question suspects, and other persons they hold, only at a police station, except when expressly permitted by a senior divisional officer. An officer must visit detainees at least once every 3 hours to inquire about the detainees' condition. After 24 hours, the detaining authority must submit a written report to the Deputy Commissioner. The authorities must approve and record all movements of detainees between stations. Police regularly were accused of beating suspects to obtain confessions; suspects often recanted their confessions during their trial. There were numerous cases where the only evidence against the accused was a confession.
Prison conditions remained inadequate. The sole adult prison (Glendairy) was antiquated and overcrowded, with more than 1,006 male and female inmates in a 150-year-old structure built for 350 inmates.
There is a separate wing for female prisoners at the adult prison. The sole juvenile prison has separate facilities for boys and girls. There are separate areas for pretrial detainees and convicted prisoners at the prison; however, there was occasional mixing due to space constraints.
The Government allowed private groups to visit prisons to observe conditions, and such visits occurred during the year.
d. Arbitrary Arrest or Detention
The Constitution prohibits arbitrary arrest and imprisonment, and the Government generally respected these prohibitions in practice.
The RBPF is responsible for internal law enforcement. Although the police largely were unarmed, special RBPF foot patrols in high crime areas carried firearms in response to public concern. An armed special rapid response unit continued to operate. The law provides that the police can request the BDF to assist them as needed with special joint patrols.
The Office of Professional Responsibility, headed by a superintendent, handled complaints of inappropriate police conduct. In September, the independent Police Complaints Authority began operating to review complaints against the police. The authority reported 12 complaints filed by year's end.
Police are authorized to arrest persons suspected of criminal activity. The Constitution permits detainees to be held without charge for up to 1 week; however, once charged, detainees must be brought before a court of law without unnecessary delay. During the year, two detainees were released after 2 years in prison because the Government failed to bring their cases to court. There is a functioning bail system. Criminal detainees were given prompt access to counsel and were advised of that right immediately after arrest. Access to family members generally was permitted.
e. Denial of Fair Public Trial
The Constitution provides for an independent judiciary, and the Government generally respected this provision in practice.
The judiciary includes the court of first instance, or Magistrate's Court, and the Supreme Court, which consists of the High Court and Court of Appeals. The Governor General, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister and after consultation with the leader of the opposition, appoints the Chief Justice and other judges. Judges serve until the age of 65.
The Constitution provides that persons charged with criminal offenses be given a fair public hearing without unnecessary delay by an independent and impartial court, and the Government generally respected this right in practice. The judicial system provides for the right of due process at each level. The law presumes defendants innocent until proven guilty. The Government provided free legal aid to the indigent in family matters, child support, criminal cases such as rape or murder, and all cases involving minors.
There is a limit of approximately $2,100 (£1,300) on expenses incurred for appeals by death row prisoners to the Privy Council in London. Two inmates challenged this limit and sued the Government on the grounds that it effectively deprived them of their right to due process. The case was pending at year's end.
There were no reports of political prisoners.
f. Arbitrary Interference with Privacy, Family, Home, or Correspondence
The Constitution prohibits such actions, and the Government generally respected these prohibitions in practice.
The Government did not censor mail; however, the Government restricted the receipt and importation of foreign publications deemed to be pornographic.
2. Respect for Civil Liberties, Including:
a. Freedom of Speech and the Press
The Constitution provides for freedom of speech and of the press, and the Government generally respected these rights in practice and did not restrict academic freedom.
The independent media were active and expressed a wide variety of views without restriction. There were two independent daily newspapers, both of which presented opposition political views. There were nine radio stations, three of which were owned by the Government. The Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) television service (the only television source, excluding direct satellite reception) was government owned. Although CBC was a state enterprise, it regularly reported views opposing government policies.
In October, the CBC refused to air a program critical of police conduct in restricting media access during a high profile wedding.
The Government did not restrict access to the Internet.
b. Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Association
The Constitution provides for freedom of assembly and association, and the Government generally respected these rights in practice. The law requires police approval for public assemblies, which was granted routinely. Gatherings related to school activities do not require written police permission.
A court date still had not been set after students filed charges in 2003 against members of the police for using excessive force in response to student demonstrations at the University of the West Indies in 2001. All parties remained free on bail.
c. Freedom of Religion
The Constitution provides for freedom of religion, and the Government generally respected this right in practice. While the predominant religion was Christianity, members of many other religions worshipped freely.
For more detailed information, see the 2004 International Religious Freedom Report.
d. Freedom of Movement Within the Country, Foreign Travel, Emigration, and Repatriation
The Constitution provides for these rights, and the Government generally respected them in practice.
The Constitution prohibits forced exile, and it was not used.
The Government has not formulated a policy regarding refugees or asylum. In practice, the Government provided protection against refoulement, the return of persons to a country where they feared persecution, but did not routinely grant refugee status or asylum.
3. Respect for Political Rights: The Right of Citizens to Change Their Government
The Constitution provides citizens with the right to change their government peacefully, and citizens exercised this right in practice through periodic, free, and fair elections held on the basis of universal suffrage.
Political parties compete in free and fair elections by secret ballot at least every 5 years. All citizens over the age of 18 may vote. The Prime Minister exercises executive power along with the Cabinet of Ministers that he appoints, balanced by the bicameral Parliament and the judicial system. In the May 2003 elections, the BLP, led by Prime Minister Owen Arthur, won its third parliamentary election, returning to office with a 23 to 7 seat majority over the Democratic Labor Party.
Access to information was provided on government websites; however, requests for specific government information by citizens and other interested parties often were delayed for excessive periods of time.
Approximately one-third of cabinet members were women, including the Deputy Prime Minister, who was served concurrently as the Attorney General and Minister of Home Affairs. There were 4 women and no minorities in the 30-seat Parliament. There were 7 women and 3 minorities in the 21-member Senate.
4. Governmental Attitude Regarding International and Nongovernmental Investigation of Alleged Violations of Human Rights
A number of domestic human rights groups generally operated without government restriction, investigating and publishing their findings on human rights cases. Government officials were cooperative and responsive to their views.
5. Discrimination, Societal Abuses, and Trafficking in Persons
The Constitution provides for equal treatment under the law, regardless of race, religion, or sex, and the Government generally respected these rights in practice.
Violence and abuse against women continued to be significant social problems. One official reported that one of every five injured women treated in the emergency room was a victim of domestic violence. The Police Commissioner stated that there were 84 rapes reported during the year. Spousal abuse remained a significant problem during the year, despite legal protections against spousal rape for women holding a court-issued divorce decree, separation order, or nonmolestation order.
The Domestic Violence Law provides protection to all members of the family, including men and children, and applies equally to marriages and to common law relationships. Criminal penalties for violent crimes were the same regardless of the sex of the offender or the victim; however, in practice, female offenders usually received lighter sentences than their male counterparts for similar offenses. Penalties depend on the charge and severity and include a fine for a first time offense (unless the injury is serious) up to the death penalty for a killing. Police reported 491 complaints of domestic violence. The courts heard a number of cases of domestic violence against women involving assault or injury. Victims may request restraining orders, which the courts often issued. The courts can sentence an offender to jail for breaching such an order. The police have a Victim Support Unit, made up of civilians and volunteers, which offered support to victims, particularly female victims, of violent crimes.
There were public and private counseling services for victims of domestic violence, rape, and child abuse. The Business and Professional Women's Club operated a crisis center staffed by trained counselors and provided legal and medical referral services. The Government funded a shelter for battered women, operated by nongovernmental organizations, which accommodated 20 women and children. The shelter offered psychological and physiological counseling by trained counselors to victims of domestic violence.
Prostitution is illegal, but it remained a problem, fueled by poverty and tourism. The media occasionally reported about prostitution, usually in the context of concern over HIV/AIDS. There is no statute specifically prohibiting sexual tourism, and no statistics on it; however, anecdotal evidence suggested it occurred.
Sexual harassment in the workplace was a problem, but no statistics were available. Media reports often indicated that women were afraid to report sexual harassment because they feared abuse in the workplace. The Barbados Workers Union continued to seek guidelines on sexual harassment in contracts and agreements it concluded with employers.
The Office of Gender Affairs in the Ministry of Social Transformation worked to ensure the rights of women. Women actively participated in all aspects of national life and were well represented at all levels of the public and private sectors. A Poverty Eradication Fund focused on encouraging entrepreneurial activities to increase employment for women and youth. Women owned approximately 30 percent of all businesses in the Small Business Association and carried in excess of 70 percent of the recent mortgages in the country. The Government reported that the number of female applicants for the police force, as well as for other jobs traditionally held by men, continued to increase. Women have equal property rights, including after a divorce.
The Government was committed to children's human rights and welfare, although violence and abuse against children remained serious problems. The Government provided for compulsory, free, and universal education until the age of 16. The Government estimated that 98 percent of children between the ages of 5 and 16 attended school. The highest educational level achieved by most children was secondary school.
The national health insurance program provided children with free medical and dental services for most medical conditions.
The Child Care Board has a mandate for the care and protection of children, which involved investigating day care centers and cases of child abuse or child labor, and providing of counseling services, residential placement, and foster care. The Welfare Department offered counseling on a broad range of family-related issues, and the Child Care Board conducted counseling for child abuse victims. Through October, 953 cases of child abuse were reported, including 243 cases of physical abuse, 224 cases of sexual abuse, 396 cases of neglect, 85 cases of emotional abuse, and 5 cases of abandonment.
Trafficking in Persons
No laws specifically address trafficking in persons, although laws against slavery and forced labor could be applied, and there were no reports that persons were trafficked to, from, or within the country.
Persons with Disabilities
Other than constitutional provisions of equality for all, there are no laws that specifically prohibit discrimination against persons with disabilities in employment, education, or the provision of other state services. In practice, persons with disabilities faced discrimination. Informal surveys suggested that there were 10,000 to 12,000 persons with disabilities in the country. The Ministry of Social Transformation operated a Disabilities Unit to address the concerns of persons with disabilities. However, in October, a group of parents accused the Government of not providing higher education for deaf children. Officials from the Ministry of Education stated that there was no law preventing deaf students from gaining higher education, but the students were not up to standard. There were also complaints of added fees assessed to parents and transport difficulties for children with disabilities at government schools. The Labor Department, a unit within the Ministry that finds jobs for persons with disabilities, has long advocated the introduction of legislation prohibiting discrimination.
While there is no legislation mandating provision of accessibility to public thoroughfares or public or private buildings, the Town and Country Planning Department set provisions for all public buildings to include accessibility to persons with disabilities. As a result, the majority of new buildings had ramps, reserved parking, and special sanitary facilities for such persons.
Other Societal Abuses and Discrimination
There are no laws that prohibit discrimination against a person on the basis of sexual orientation in employment, housing, education, or health care. Societal discrimination was common, although reported incidents of discrimination against homosexuals dropped significantly during the year.
The Government sustained a well-financed fight against the high incidence of HIV/AIDS. In addition to actions designed to limit the spread of the disease, the Government initiated programs designed to assist persons living with HIV/AIDS and to discourage discrimination against infected persons.
In October, the Labor Department, in association with the International Labor Organization (ILO), established a partnership to reduce the stigma of AIDS in the workplace.
6. Worker Rights
a. The Right of Association
Workers freely exercised their right to form and belong to trade unions. Approximately 19 percent (28,800) of the 148,000-person workforce was unionized; unionized workers were concentrated in key sectors, such as transportation, government, and agriculture.
Although employers were under no legal obligation to recognize unions under the law, most did so when a significant percentage of their employees expressed a desire to be represented by a registered union. While there is no specific law that prohibits discrimination against union activity, the courts provide a method of redress for employees who allege wrongful dismissal. The courts commonly awarded monetary compensation but rarely ordered reemployment.
b. The Right to Organize and Bargain Collectively
Workers exercised the legal right to organize and bargain collectively. Since 1993, a series of negotiated protocols have contained provisions for increases in basic wages and increases based on productivity. There are no export processing zones.
The law provides for the right to strike, and workers exercised this right in practice. All private and public sector employees are permitted to strike, but essential workers may strike only under certain circumstances and after following prescribed procedures. The ILO criticized the Better Security Act of 1920, which provides that persons who willfully and maliciously break a contract knowing that it would cause injury to persons are liable for a fine or 3 months' imprisonment. The ILO asked that the law be amended on the grounds that it could be invoked in the case of a strike; the Government did not take any action to do so.
At year's end, the Government was still reappraising civil service salary scales.
c. Prohibition of Forced or Compulsory Labor
The Constitution prohibits forced or compulsory labor, including by children, and there were no reports that such practices occurred.
d. Prohibition of Child Labor and Minimum Age for Employment
The law provides for a minimum working age of 16, and this provision generally was observed in practice. Compulsory primary and secondary education policies reinforced minimum age requirements (see Section 5). The Labor Department had a small cadre of labor inspectors who conducted spot investigations of enterprises and checked records to verify compliance with the law. These inspectors may take legal action against an employer who is found to have underage workers.
e. Acceptable Conditions of Work
The law provides for and the authorities establish minimum wages for specified categories of workers. Only two categories of workers have a formally regulated minimum wage – household domestics and shop assistants. The minimum wage for these employees is $2.50 (£1.55), which provided a decent standard of living for a worker and family; most employees earned more than the minimum wage. Some persons also received remittances from relatives abroad or operated cottage industries to supplement their income.
The standard legal workweek is 40 hours in 5 days, and the law requires overtime payment for hours worked in excess. The Government respects ILO conventions, standards, and other sectoral conventions regarding maximum hours of work. However, there is no general legislation that covers all occupations. Work in excess of 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week or work on a holiday or day off requires payments of a premium. Employers must provide a minimum of 3 weeks' annual leave. Unemployment benefits and national insurance (social security) covered all workers. A comprehensive, government-sponsored health program offered subsidized treatment and medication.
The law provides for occupational safety and health standards. The Labor Department enforced health and safety standards and followed up to ensure that management corrected problems cited. The law also requires that in certain sectors firms employing more than 50 workers create a safety committee. This committee could challenge the decisions of management concerning the occupational safety and health environment. Trade union monitors identified safety problems for government factory inspectors to ensure the enforcement of safety and health regulations and effective correction by management. The Barbados Workers Union accused government-operated corporations in particular of doing a "poor job" in health and safety. The Labor Department's Inspections Unit conducted several routine annual inspections of government-operated corporations and manufacturing plants. During the year, two workers died after exposure to toxic fumes while cleaning the waste well at a local brewery. Workers were not provided with masks or other needed safety equipment for this dangerous task. Workers had a limited right to remove themselves from dangerous or hazardous job situations without jeopardizing their continued employment.


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My family has lived and paid taxes in Saugerties for 30 years. It is regrettable that the Town Board will raise our taxes to compensate the financial needs of the community.
Like many other burdened households, it is becoming questionable for our family if living in Saugerties is financially sustainable.
At the Town Board meeting and public forum on the tax issues, I was baffled to learn that the supervisor is requesting a raise in salary in the midst of this economic climate. She outlined $400,000 is budget cuts that included eliminating positions with the highway department, police force, etc.
If we are forced to cut at least $250,000 out of our budget, it seems inappropriate, insulting and outrageous to me that she is requesting a $15,000 raise in pay.
If she can outline the details of these important cuts and acknowledge the financial difficulties our town is enduring, she should know that now is not the time to ask for a raise.
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Hy Vee Officials Visit Le Mars To Check Out Possible Site For New Store
(Le Mars) -- Officials from the Hy Vee supermarket chain were in Le Mars on Wednesday afternoon. They appeared before the Le Mars Planning and Zoning Commission during a special meeting held at the city council chambers. Hy Vee officials along with Roger Athens of the Athens Real Estate office of Le Mars were requesting the zoning commission to approve a change with local zoning laws from an I-1 Light Industrial District to B-2, general business district. The Planning and Zoning commission approved the request.
There is some speculation that Hy Vee is considering building a new store for Le Mars and it may be situated at 800 Lincoln Way S.W. That address currently has the Treasure Isle Children's Ministry, and in the past it has served as offices for Wells Enterprises. A For Sale sign has been posted in front of the property for several months. That sign now reads that the property has been sold. Hy Vee spokesperson Ruth Comber told KLEM news that it is not Hy Vee's policy to speak about real estate transactions.
Sioux City Couple Pleads Guilty To Distribution of Methamphetamine
(Sioux City) -- A Sioux City couple who conspired to distribute methamphetamine pled guilty in federal court in Sioux City. 49 year old William Sun and 55 year old Mavis Juarez were each convicted of one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and one count of distributing methamphetamine. Sun and Juarez each admitted their involvement in a conspiracy from 2011 through 2012 that distributed more than 50 grams of actual methamphetamine in Sioux City.
Lt. Governor Reynolds To Host Conference
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds will host an executive committee meeting of the National Lieutenant Governors Association over three days next week.
The meetings begin Monday, with sessions at the Des Moines Marriott in downtown Des Moines and at DuPont Pioneer in Johnston. Panels will address a number of topics, including economic
development, energy, education, health care and agriculture.
The association is made up of elected officials who are first in line of succession to the governors.
Flags To Be Lowered
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Gov. Terry Branstad has ordered flags under state control to be lowered in honor of an Iowa native who was killed on patrol in Afghanistan.
The flags will be flown at half-staff from 5 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Monday for Army Sgt. Joseph Richardson, who died Nov. 16.
Richardson spent most of his childhood in Algona and moved to Booneville, Ark., after the ninth grade.
Richardson's funeral is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Algona.
Richardson is survived by his wife, Ashley Richardson, as well as his parents, two sisters, a brother and other relatives.
Democrat Steps Forward For Open House Seat
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A retired teacher and coach from New Hampton says he's running for a House seat in northern Iowa left vacant by a resignation.
Tom Sauser, a Democrat says he will run in the special election to fill the seat in House District 52.
Rep. Brian Quirk, also a Democrat who won election to the seat in the general election Nov. 6 announced his resignation on Wednesday.
No Republican candidate has yet come forward to express interest in the seat.
The district covers all of Chickasaw and Floyd Counties as well as the eastern portion of Cerro Gordo County.
Gov. Terry Branstad will set a special election date.
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can someone give me the actual reason why this keeps happening
avatars in youtube comments, thats just what we needed
what happened
we need comment count on youtube. so everyone can see how many times you have commented
youtube comments are the lowest form of communication
I can't think of anything worse
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hm verbal communication might be just as stupid, a conversation I just heard
"Man did you heard Jake tried and failed to stop smoking."
"Man smoking is nasty. I am currently smoking, but I have only smoked 50 cigarettes, that doesn't mean I am addicted or a smoker."
"I know right, smokers are morons."
I'm unsure as to whether the grammatical errors contributed to the conversation's stupidity or whether that's just Kirby.
probably a mixture of both
At least the mobile version isnt fucked up.
Does anyone here have a problem with Google Chrome when YouTube will randomly decide not to work for a few days?
im not big on youtube
also youtube keeps asking me if i want my profile to be known as my real name. no i dont, wtf is wrong with you google.
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text: Server:Darrowmere US Redirected from Server:Darrowmere 104,188pages on this wiki Edit Classic editor History Talk15 Darrowmere US (PvE) Battlegroup info Battlegroup »Whirlwind (US) » PvPAnub'arak RPBlackwater Raiders PvEBladefist RPCenarion Circle PvECenarius PvEDarrowmere PvEEcho Isles PvEFenris PvEHyjal PvEKorialstrasz PvELightbringer PvPMaiev PvEMisha RP-PvPRavenholdt PvEShu'Halo RPSisters of Elune PvPThe Forgotten Coast PvEUther PvPVashj PvEWinterhoof This article is a realm page for the Darrowmere US realm (server) This is a community maintained page and does not represent official World of Warcraft history or occurrences. Information and events here are for community documentation of server particulars, history, or opinion. Server Type: PvE Opened: October 5th, 2006 Timezone: PST Population: Medium Alliance/Horde ratio: 2.3 to 1 Darrowmere Lake Contents[show] General Information Edit Darrowmere US (PvE) is named after Darrowmere Lake in the Western Plaguelands. The realm opened on Oct. 5, 2006 and is a Pacific time zone (UTC-8) realm. Like the other members of Battlegroup US Whirlwind, the servers for Darrowmere are physically located in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. (See US realm list by datacenter.) As of March 16, 2010 Darrowmere US was converted from a PvP to PvE designation. Free realm transfers to Darrowmere took place from Jan. 22, 2008 to Jan. 29, 2008 from Mal'Ganis, Kel'Thuzad, Sargeras, Tichondrius, and Maelstrom. Free realm transfers off Darrowmere took place from March 3, 2010 to April 6, 2010 to Alterac Mountains, Auchindoun, Malorne, and Vashj Darrowmere was connected to Windrunner on Dec. 23, 2013. Community Edit Darrowmere has a friendly, tight-knit feeling and a strong community. Many transfers to other realms find themselves coming back or rerolling on Darrowmere in order to continue to take part in the community they left behind. 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Currently, changing the ticket online function is available Note 1,2,3 for original Dragonair tickets purchased online with journeys commencing from Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong Note 4 ,India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.Note 1: If the changing ticket online function is not available for your itinerary after verified by the system or the Change Booking Button does not shown in Manage My Booking, you simply contact our reservations office and we will arrange it for you.Note 2: Subject to the terms associated with your purchased fare, change/rebooking may NOT be allowed. Or there may be a change/rebooking fee involved.Note 3: Online Booking Change offers date or flight change with the same origin, destination and route in the same cabin without en-route stops. For example, itinerary such as departure from Taipei to Osaka and return from Tokyo to Taipei is not applicable for Online Booking Change.Note 4: Online Booking Change function is not available for journeys commencing from Hong Kong but paid in Renminbi Currency.
Currently changing flight booking online only supports electronic tickets booked through Dragonair website. If the change booking function is not available for your itinerary, you may contact Dragonair reservations office for assistance.
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All passengers are required to change dates and/or flights together under the same original booking record when changing flight bookings online.
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You can make date and time changes to flight bookings made at dragonair.com via Manage My Booking. Once the online system verifies your ticket that is eligible for date and time changes through online, a "Change Booking" button will be displayed under your flight booking details.
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Police: Two men die in Lake City home from apparent gas leak
Published: Monday, January 7, 2013 at 2:05 p.m.
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An apparent gas leak in a Lake City home killed two men over the weekend, police reported.
Two officers with the Lake City Police Department on Saturday night went to the home, located at 805 NE Denver St., after Juanita Smith, who lives in Jacksonville, said she had not heard from her husband since noon. After knocking on the door and windows at around 9:53 p.m. and getting no response, the officers requested assistance from the Lake City Fire Department and EMS and forced entry into the home, where they found the two men.
Declared dead were Willie Saulsby Smith, 74, and John Thomas Rawls, 48, both of Jacksonville.
When the first responders entered the home, they determined there were high levels of carbon monoxide inside because of a possible gas leak, police reported. Smith was found sitting in a chair in the living room and was declared dead at 10:11 p.m. The house then was evacuated until it could be made safe, police said.
After the gas meter was pulled and the house was deemed safe, Rawls was found in the bathroom and was pronounced dead at 10:24 p.m., police reported.
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Adopting a pet
There are hundreds of animals in shelters and with rescue groups that need good homes. So many cats and dogs are waiting for the right people to free them from their cages and welcome them to loving households. People who have room for a pet in their life should consider adopting one.
Lending a helping hand
Local clubs, organizations and support groups can always use volunteers. Kiwanis clubs, the Knights of Columbus, food pantries, churches and veterans' organizations are constantly on the lookout for new members or people to help out. We need more residents to heed that call.
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The new Mercedes-Benz Travego
New Active Brake Assist actively helps prevent rear-end collisions
New: Front Collision Guard passive safety system
Travego sets safety standards with a host of details
All-new cockpit design geared even more towards the driver
Six-cylinder in-line engine with additional output rating
New: Mercedes PowerShift eight-speed automated transmission
Chassis: new trailing axle with independent wheel suspension
New interior, monitors with 19-inch screen diagonal
Safety is the most important of the Mercedes-Benz brand values. And, as such, safety lies at the heart of the new-generation Mercedes-Benz Travego high-deck touring coach, which marks the world premiere of the Active Brake Assist (ABA) system in the bus and coach sector. Further new equipment for the Travego includes the patented Front Collision Guard (FCG) passive safety system, which provides effective protection for the driver and co-driver in the event of a frontal impact. Plus there are other new safety features such as the cornering light function, a rain/light sensor, long-life LED corner marker lights above the windscreen and a trailing axle with independent wheel suspension for the three-axle models. Awaiting the driver is a new-look, user-friendly cockpit. As an option, the OM 457 LA six-cylinder in-line engine can be ordered with a new, higher output rating of 335 kW (456 hp). Further special equipment available for the latest incarnation of the Travego includes the new Mercedes GO 240-8 PowerShift eight-speed automated transmission. All of which makes this particular Mercedes-Benz one of the most attractive high-deck touring coaches ever seen.
New Active Brake Assist actively helps prevent rear-end collisions
Active Brake Assist has won a number of awards and, more importantly, actively helps prevent rear-end collisions. It can therefore save lives. Since it was launched in the Mercedes-Benz Actros heavy-duty truck in 2006, Active Brake Assist has proven a resounding success, having clocked up a combined total of more than 350 million kilometres on the road for our customers. Now it is set to celebrate its world premiere in the bus and coach sector - in the new-generation Mercedes-Benz Travego. If Active Brake Assist detects an acute risk of a rear-end collision with a slower-moving vehicle in front, it initiates emergency braking following intermittent warnings. If the coach comes to a stop during emergency braking, the hazard warning lights are automatically activated.
Active Brake Assist is based on the proximity control (ART) system, which has been available as an option for the Mercedes-Benz Travego for several years. It uses the proximity control radar sensor which, in turn, is able to detect obstacles moving within a defined range in front of the vehicle by means of its three radar beams. The distance to and the relative speed of the vehicle in front are monitored and assessed on a permanent basis.
If the traffic situation remains unchanged and there is a risk of a collision, a progressive series of warnings comes into play. Firstly the driver receives a visual warning in the shape of an illuminated red triangle with the outline of a vehicle on the instrument panel along with an audible alarm signal. If the risk of a collision becomes more acute, partial braking is initiated. The technology used in this instance takes account of the occupants on board by increasing the braking pressure smoothly. If the driver fails to respond, the system finally applies the full braking power of its own accord. If proximity control is ordered, Active Brake Assist is included at no extra cost.
Reduction in collision speed and accident severity
Although Active Brake Assist cannot always prevent accidents, the application of the brakes with full power can at least significantly reduce the collision speed and, therefore, the severity of the accident.
The system uses a series of progressive warnings to alert the driver in advance, allowing the driver to then manoeuvre the vehicle or apply the brakes, if possible, in order to avoid a collision. Even though rear-end collisions are not the most frequent type of accident involving buses and coaches, they are among the most serious. The developers expect Active Brake Assist to bring about a reduction in the number of these accidents involving fatalities or serious injuries. During development of this system, the focus was on ensuring protection for other road users as well as for the vehicle occupants. Active Brake Assist for buses and coaches sees Mercedes-Benz taking a further step towards realising its vision of accident-free driving.
New: Front Collision Guard passive safety system
The same applies to numerous other innovations that feature in the new-generation Travego. Front Collision Guard (FCG) is a unique, passive safety system designed to protect the driver and tour guide in the event of a frontal impact. The Front Collision Guard comprises a complex safety system. Its components include a transverse section which acts as an underride guard for the protection of other road users and can prevent a car, for example, from driving underneath the vehicle. Behind this section is a structure consisting of crash elements, which absorb energy in a predetermined manner in the event of an impact
In addition, the driver's area in the Travego - including the steering, pedals and seat - is now mounted on a solid frame section that can slide backwards in its entirety in the event of a serious frontal impact and, therefore, increase the driver's space by several crucial centimetres. As well as testing the effect of the Front Collision Guard system using computer simulations, the developers have also put it through its paces in several crash tests under real-life conditions. The FCG also complies with future statutory standards for bus and coach pendulum impact tests. Together with Active Brake Assist, which can reduce the collision speed dramatically in the event of an unavoidable frontal collision, the FCG provides the driver and tour guide with an unparalleled high standard of safety.
Travego sets safety standards with a host of details
A wealth of other details enhances the exemplary level of safety provided by the Mercedes-Benz Travego even further. The new cornering light function is activated at speeds under 40 km/h once the indicator has been set and the steering turned. In this case the inner fog lamp illuminates the road to one side ahead of the vehicle with its large beam width.
The new rain/light sensor activates the windscreen wipers when they are needed and also selects a suitable wipe interval and wipe speed. Additionally, the sensor switches on the headlamps if the light outside is poor. This function is active when the light switch is in position "A" (Automatic).
Further safety aspects include the use of LEDs as corner marker lights above the windscreen. These LEDs are designed to last for the life of the vehicle, making it practically impossible to inadvertently drive off without the prescribed lights. Previously Travego models have already featured LED side marker lights. After the driver leaves the Travego and activates the central locking, the new "follow‑me‑home" light function and the fog lamps illuminate the area in front of the vehicle for several seconds to help them find their way safely.
The face of the Travego: restyled front bumper
The introduction of the new-generation Mercedes-Benz Travego marked a series of subtle changes to the exterior. For example the front end has been extended by 40 mm due to the Front Collision Guard. The Travego is instantly recognisable by its new front bumper with a prominent swage line and a distinctive recess at the position of the number plate. The form of the new-look bumper corners and the newly designed, integral fog lamps emphasise the Travego's dynamism.
A bonded windscreen further adds to the elegance of the Travego's front end, eliminating the need for the rubber-strip surround. In addition, the bonded screen helps to further reduce wind noise and improve aerodynamics.
All-new cockpit design geared even more towards the driver
Whereas the previous Travego cockpit incorporating a joystick-style gearshift marked a milestone in the design of the driver's area in buses and coaches, the cockpit for the new-generation Travego marks a further major step forwards. It boasts an all-new design, geared even more towards the driver, along with a series of curved and rounded forms that make for an exceptionally ergonomic workplace offering maximum appeal. The instrument panel, centre console and area in front of the tour guide's seat with an integral refrigerator appear to merge together seamlessly whilst the cockpit as a whole now gives an even stronger impression of completeness and outstanding quality.
The instrument panel is positioned centrally within the driver's field of vision. Both the speedometer and the rev counter are large dial-type gauges sporting a 3-D look and chrome surrounds. They flank a large colour display on which a vast range of data – from fluid and air levels to trip-computer information – can be shown. It is operated via buttons on the new four-spoke multifunction steering wheel. Navigating the menus is easy and intuitive, as in Mercedes-Benz passenger cars. Similarly, the telephone, hands-free system and basic functions of the audio system can be operated almost effortlessly using the buttons on the steering wheel. An easy-grip leather steering wheel is part of the standard specification.
Ergonomically optimised shift lever and controls
The joystick-style shift lever boasts a new shape and is trimmed with a chrome ring. What's more, its installation position has been ergonomically optimised. Above the shift lever, positioned directly in the driver's field of vision on the right-hand side of the instrument panel, there is a permanently-installed navigation screen.
The control consoles for the audio and video system, heating, ventilation and air conditioning are now located at the top of the centre console, while the digital tachograph, positioned within easy reach of the driver and in their direct line of vision, can also be found here. All of the control buttons have been moved to their optimum positions as part of the new design. These changes mean that there is now even more stowage space available at the bottom of the centre console with its new, curved design.
Six-cylinder in-line engine with additional output rating
The new-generation Travego also incorporates an optimised drivetrain with a perfectly matched combination of engine, transmission and drive axle supplied from a single source. An additional engine variant has been added to the line-up in the shape of the Mercedes-Benz OM 457 LA six-cylinder in-line unit with a displacement of 12.0 litres, an output of 335 kW (456 hp) and impressive torque of 2200 Nm at 1100 rpm. This powerplant ensures effortless performance under all conditions and, thanks to proven BlueTec engine technology, is also exceptionally economical. It can be ordered as a Euro 5 version.
With its harmonious power delivery and impressive pulling power, this engine is ideal for pairing with a long overall ratio. Hence the Travego is equipped with the new Mercedes GO 240-8 PowerShift automated manual transmission and a standard axle ratio of i=3.909 at the motorway speed of 100 km/h at just 1300 rpm. All of which minimises fuel consumption and exhaust emissions, cutting noise levels even further in the process.
New: Mercedes eight-speed automated transmission
The new Mercedes GO 240-8 PowerShift automated eight-speed transmission has been purpose-developed for installation in buses and coaches, making it the only specialist bus and coach transmission in its performance class, reflected by an extremely compact and lightweight design. What's more, the dimensions of the transmission's aluminium housing are identical to those of the six-speed manual transmission, which is still available, making installation much easier. There is no need for a clutch pedal with this transmission. With comparable performance, use of the PowerShift transmission on typical routes brings about a significant reduction in fuel consumption compared to a vehicle fitted with one of the more conventional automated transmissions available on the market.
Ideal ratio spread thanks to progressive gear-ratio steps
With eight speeds and a progressive gear-ratio spread (1st-gear ratio 6.57, 8th
gear 0.63), the transmission covers the entire spectrum from precise manoeuvring at inching speed to low and fuel-saving rpm at motorway speed. In contrast to other transmissions in this performance class, the GO 240-8 PowerShift transmission's gear-ratio steps are progressive, ensuring near-perfect power link-up both when upshifting to accelerate and when downshifting on uphill inclines.
Second gear is used as the starting gear on the flat. The transmission ratios have been optimised to suit bus and coach operation, meaning that it is not normally necessary to skip gears. The gear changes themselves are smooth and swift whilst the transmission's control unit responds quickly to changes in topography or load requirements.
Easy to use, with manual mode if required
The automated transmission is extremely easy to use. Usually the driver will opt for automatic mode, although they can intervene manually at any time simply by nudging the shift lever forwards or backwards. In this case, the transmission remains in automatic mode. Pushing the shift lever to the left is all that it takes to engage manual mode, enabling the driver to change gear whenever required by nudging the lever, providing this is technically feasible.
Wide choice of engines and transmissions
The new-generation Travego features the same proven drivetrain components as its predecessor. As before, the OM 457 LA engine with a displacement of 12.0 litres, an output of 315 kW (428 hp) and a peak torque of 2100 Nm now comes as standard. Additionally there is the Mercedes-Benz OM 457 LA 6-cylinder in-line engine with a displacement of 12.0 litres, 335 kW (456 hp) and a torque of 2200 Nm. There is also the option of the OM 502 LA V8 powerplant with a displacement of 15.9 litres, an output of 350 kW (476 hp) and a maximum torque 2100 Nm, should extra power be needed. All of the engines are available as a Euro 5 version.
As for the transmission, the Travego comes as standard with a six-speed manual unit in the shape of the GO 210-6 or GO 230-6 with joystick-style gearshift. Special equipment includes the new Mercedes GO 240-8 PowerShift eight-speed automated transmission. Meanwhile, the economical and quiet-running Mercedes‑Benz HO6 hypoid rear axle comes with a choice of ratios, allowing a perfect drivetrain configuration every time.
Chassis: new trailing axle with independent wheel suspension
Major new features have also been incorporated into the chassis for the new-generation Mercedes-Benz Travego. Here too, the Travego sets new standards in terms of comfort and handling dynamics. One of the focal points of the three-axle models is the new trailing axle with independent wheel suspension, whose advantages include improved track guidance, smoother suspension characteristics thanks to lower unsprung masses, extra installation space and a design that is around 150-kg lighter due in part to the axle design and electronic control of the still hydraulically actively steered axle.
All variants of the Travego benefit from modified front-axle mountings that are even more effective at preventing thumping noises. What's more, the axle is more smoothly sprung yet loses none of its edge in terms of track guidance or damping properties. And the familiar direct road feel provided by the steering remains intact. Standard equipment for the Travego now also includes electronic level control.
New interior, monitors with 19-inch screen diagonal
The new-generation Mercedes-Benz Travego is more comfortable than ever, not least thanks to large monitors with a 19-inch screen diagonal, which afford passengers an unhindered view of films or television programmes from any seat. In addition to this, the ceiling and the luggage racks have been redesigned to further boost their visual appeal and reduce their weight.
The model year 2009 range
Like its forerunner, the range of new-generation Travego models comprises three high-deck touring coaches: the Travego (two axles, 12.18-metres long), the Travego M (three axles, 13.0-metres long) and the Travego L (three axles, 14.03-metres long).
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The Los Altos-based Peninsula Symphony is facing the worst financial crisis of its 65-year history after board members recently discovered nearly all of the orchestra's endowment and operating funds are missing.
Executive Director Steve Carlton has resigned in the wake of the discovery.
Alan Bien, chairman of the Peninsula Symphony Board of Directors, said the symphony has contacted the Los Altos Police Department and retained pro bono legal counsel in efforts to recover the missing assets.
The symphony plans to engage an accounting firm to "investigate the financial losses and is implementing strengthened financial control mechanisms to protect future donations and contributions," according to a prepared statement issued today. The symphony declined to give an exact number for the missing funds, but has an annual budget of approximately half a million dollars, suggesting that hundreds of thousands of dollars are missing.
Bien said symphony musicians and board members have pitched in to pledge new contributions to fund nearly half of a season's scaled down operating budget. The pledges and donations will allow the symphony to complete its current concert season. The season begins Oct. 25 and 26 with Irish pianist John O'Conor and Masterworks Chorale.
"The symphony is appealing to all of its supporters and to the community at large for additional financial support to restore the organization to good financial health for many years to come," according to the symphony's statement.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WUSA9) -- Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley and North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple have agreed upon a friendly, tasty wager on Saturday's FCS championship game between Towson University and North Dakota State.
The governors each wagered a dish from their home state, with O'Malley slated to receive a case of North Dakota-made Dreamfields low-carb pasta if the tigers are to capture the football title.
"This game is an excellent opportunity to highlight our great state and the universities in it," O'Malley said in a statement.
"On behalf of our state, we wish the Towson Tigers, coach Rob Ambrose -- and everyone associated with the NDSU Bison -- the best of luck on Saturday," O'Malley said. "And Gov. Dalrymple, we look forward to enjoying pasta for dinner soon."
Should the Tigers fall to North Dakota State, O'Malley will send Dalrymple Faidley's crab cakes.
The FCS Championship Game is scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. Eastern time on Saturday, Jan. 4, in Frisco, Tx.


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I just setup my new mail server running ZCS OSE 8.0.3. I was running v7 from my home server and now I setup a new server to run from a proper datacenter. I was careful with the settings this time before launching and have activated DKIM signatures. I ran the tests from the allaboutspam.com website and everything came back GREEN except for BATV which is yellow because it is not setup.
I migrated my accounts on the weekend over to my new server and everything went perfectly. All data was transferred without a hitch. I sent out emails right away testing it and it worked both sending and receiving (including aol.com addresses). Today I sent an email to an aol.com email address again but it was almost instantly bounced back to me with a CON:B1 message. Previously when this happened to me it was because one account was using an insecure password and I forced all accounts to change to randomly generated passwords with upper, lower and numbers.
This led me to believe that an account had been compromised which I can't believe because I personally set the passwords and they are random and decently complex (but last time 100k emails were sent in a couple of days so I looked into it). After logging into the admin panel on the new ZCS 8.0.3 and looking at the graphs, I noticed 2500 emails were sent at 5pm on the 18th and 9500 emails sent on the 19th @ 1am. However, looking in the log files it doesn't show anything near that many. Even the report sent to the administrator account doesn't show anything near that many.
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