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- 03-18-12 01:27 AM #1Cadillac Owners Member
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2007 CTS-V Best Performance Upgrades?
I purchased a 2007 cts-v last year in mint condition with only 11k miles. I have a 100k mile warranty from the dealer. It's been a dream, but I have the urge to upgrade the performance to break closer into the 500hp range. I'm not a mechanic and I'm not a mechanic by any means. I barely know how to change a tire lol.
What are the top 5 greatest hp performance upgrades?
What are the top 5 least expensive performance upgrades?
Which brand is the absolute best for each?
Are the performance upgrades going to void my warranty and/or shorten the life of the engine? I drive it pretty hard.
Thank you for the feedback!
Re: 2007 CTS-V Best Performance Upgrades?
Most of us save a lot of money wrenching ourselves. The fact that you woyld be paying for labor makes most any upgrade cost a lot more. That being said, I would first change the shifter. Then the clutch to something lighter. Most get the LS7. I love it. These don't void warranty.
- 03-18-12 09:55 AM #3Cadillac Owners Member
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Re: 2007 CTS-V Best Performance Upgrades?
Don't see how the clutch wouldn't void the warranty, even if it is a GM part. Any besides, neither of those things really add power like he was asking.
- 03-18-12 10:13 AM #4PISNUOFF Guest
Re: 2007 CTS-V Best Performance Upgrades?
Voiding warranty is all dependent on the dealership. To not void the warranty, I'd say have a dealership install a Magnuson supercharger.
Re: 2007 CTS-V Best Performance Upgrades?
Thanks for the suggestions. Can you educate me on why you recommend a different shifter/clutch? I've had issues shifting. It was stiff. the dealer has replaced the clutch and the shifter before. Since the new shifter was installed it seems a little smoother...looks a tad bit smaller too. Could that be the one you mentioned?
Thanks for the recommendation! Is that 120hp to the wheels?
What's the average price to purchase and install from a dealer?
With this addition do you think it will keep up with the new benz that was made to beat the new v's?
Will the supercharger reduce the life of the engine?
Thanks a million!
- 03-18-12 03:19 PM #6Cadillac Owners Connoisseur
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Re: 2007 CTS-V Best Performance Upgrades?
usually 100-120 to the wheels, yes.
Don't forget your supporting mods, valve springs, pushrods, etc. etc.
Re: 2007 CTS-V Best Performance Upgrades?
The s/c is a great idea along with headers. I would definitely discuss with the dealer if you want to keep the warranty. Things like h/c will usually void your warranty.
Just for the parts kits for the supercharger on my car runs $6,300, you would have to add a decent chunk of labor on top of that if you weren't installing it yourself.
The first thing I changed out on my car was the shifter to a short throw and it was worth every penny, turned the car from a Mack truck shifter to an actual car. Next came intake, headers, exhaust, tune now clutch and motor mounts then cam and heads.
If you have the extra $6k now go supercharger, If not then I would say headers, exhaust, heads, cam, tune. Going to cost about the same in the end but you can do it in pieces.
As for warranty I have no feedback on that as I bought my car out of warranty.
Re: 2007 CTS-V Best Performance Upgrades?
heads , cam, long tubes get my vote, 80-100 wheel hp increase, depends how wild you go.
do a serch on this subject and you will se multiple threads with various set ups from different vendors.
find the closest repituatible vendor and let them do the install, you wont be disapointed.
Re: 2007 CTS-V Best Performance Upgrades?
You guys rock. Just a couple more questions:
What is the short throw shifter called? What model/name?
Do they make a twin turbo for the 2007 cts-v?
Would you prefer a super charger or a twin turbo? I hear twin turbos are better for the engine and prevent wheel hop because it doesn't kick in until you need it...?
What is and where do I get it tuned? Is it electronic or a manual thing by a dealer?
What exactly is heads/cams and why/how does it increase the hp?
You guys really agree and think I can get 100hp to the wheels by doing intake, exhaust, heads/cams?
Sorry for all the questions.
Look up sts turbo kits. Twin turbo remote mount. As far as warranty goes you probably should stay with the Maggie. (Supercharger)
- 03-19-12 04:43 PM #13Cadillac Owners Fanatic
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- 03-19-12 05:41 PM #14Cadillac Owners Enthusiast
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Re: 2007 CTS-V Best Performance Upgrades?
I don't know. You sound like you know something i don't. Why don't you educate me on why I wouldn't...?
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Oxford, MS (Sports Network) - Jordan Rodgers completed a 26-yard touchdown pass
to Chris Boyd with 52 seconds remaining to lift the Vanderbilt Commodores to an
important 27-26 win over the Ole Miss Rebels in an SEC battle at Vaught-
Hemingway Stadium.
Rodgers went 20-of-35 for 267 yards and two touchdowns as he led the Commodores
(6-4, 4-3 SEC) back from a 23-6 deficit in the second half. Jordan Matthews
made nine receptions for 152 yards and a score while Boyd made five grabs for
64 yards and the game-winning touchdown. Javon Marshall anchored the defense
with 11 total tackles and one tackle for loss as the Commodores became bowl
eligible for the second straight season.
Ole Miss (5-5, 2-4) gained 458 yards of total offense as it lost its second
game in a row. Bo Wallace completed 31-of-49 attempts for a career-high 403
yards and a touchdown. Ja-Mes Logan made eight catches for 160 yards, Donte
Moncrief tallied 74 yards on eight receptions, and Vince Sanders reeled in five
passes for 86 yards and a touchdown.
The Rebels struck first as Wallace completed a nine-yard touchdown pass to
Sanders at the 11:16 mark of the opening period. The Commodores scored their
first points in the final minute of the first quarter as Casey Spear chipped in
a 22-yard field goal.
Ole Miss added straight nine points and increased its advantage to 16-3 as
Bryson Rose kicked in field goals from 22, 28, and 41 yards out. Vanderbilt
managed to put Spear in position to make a 44-yard field goal in the closing
seconds of the first half, which sent the Commodores into the intermission
trailing 16-6.
The Rebels drove 56 yards on nine plays after receiving the ball to start the
second half. Wallace's one-yard touchdown run finished off the drive and gave
the home team a commanding 23-6 lead.
Rodgers begin to guide Vandy back as he completed a 52-yard touchdown pass to
Matthews at the 9:52 mark of the third frame. The Commodores then produced an
11-play, 51-yard drive which Wesley Tate finished off with a two-yard plunge
into the end zone. Tate's rushing score reduced the Rebels' lead to just three
points, 23-20, as the game progressed into the fourth quarter.
Neither side managed to put any points on the scoreboard in the final quarter
until Rose netted a 27-yard field goal with 2:43 left in regulation. Rose's
fourth field goal made it mandatory for the Commodores to pursue a touchdown.
Vanderbilt took over possession with 2:43 left to play on its own 21-yard line.
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WVU notebook: Another sub-par game for Mountaineer offense
MORGANTOWN - Dana Holgorsen can readily identify what kept his offense grounded for most of the afternoon Saturday against Kansas State.
Why it happened? Well, perhaps that remains a mystery.
The Mountaineers gained just 338 total yards in a 39-38 loss to TCU, and that was with the benefit of two overtime periods. For the record, that's the third-worst offensive performance (in terms of total yards) since Holgorsen took over last year.
Even more alarming is that two of those bottom-three performances have come in the past two games. The Mountaineers gained only 243 against Kansas State two weeks ago. The other low output in that group was the 291-yard total against Marshall last season, Holgorsen's first game as a head coach.
So, the simple reason?
"They tackled a lot better than we blocked,'' Holgorsen said. "They whipped us up front. I thought the O-line played bad. The receivers didn't make many plays. And Geno was probably as bad as he's been since he's been here.''
Indeed, quarterback Geno Smith had his third consecutive sub-par day. In the first five games of the season he was completing 81 percent of his passes for an average of just under 400 yards per game with 25 touchdowns and no interceptions. In the last three he's completing 58.5 percent for an average of 227 yards with five touchdowns and three picks.
Saturday against TCU he was 32 of 54 for 260 yards. He threw three touchdowns, but one was an interception waiting to happen until J.D. Woods made a play on it like a cornerback. Another was one of those flip passes to Tavon Austin that Austin turned into a weaving, 43-yard score.
He was also rocked by TCU's defense, hit both in the pocket and on his scrambles. He finished with just one sack and 44 yards gained rushing (28 net), but he paid the price.
West Virginia could also have won the game in several ways had the offense merely performed adequately. One first down with a 31-24 lead and 21/2 minutes to play would have iced it. Moving the ball just a little more to make Tyler Bitancurt field goal attempts of 55 and 50 yards a tad more manageable might have made a difference.
To his credit, though, Holgorsen admitted that fixing the problem was his responsibility.
"It falls on me,'' Holgorsen said. "We'll look at it and figure out what we've got to do to get better offensively. What we've done the last three weeks is total unacceptable offensively.''
Joseph was credited with eight solo tackles, a tackle for loss, a forced fumble and a pass breakup. But he was also at the back end of a defense that gave up two wide-open touchdowns to TCU receiver Josh Boyce - 31 yards in the second quarter and 94 in the fourth. It may or may not have been his responsibility to pick up receivers who ran past Brodrick Jenkins (on the 31-yarder) and Ishmael Banks (the 94-yarder), but he was the one left chasing both.
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If you find yourself dazzled by the Web, video and music capabilities of Apple's iPhone but can't stomach the contract commitment, the iPod touch might be just what you're looking for.
Offered in 8GB (£199) and 16GB (£269) capacities from the Apple store -- delivered by the end of September -- the iPod touch is a premium-priced device with an attractive set of features for a midsize portable video player. Still, the touch's limited storage capacity makes it a difficult choice when held up to higher capacity products like the iPod classic or Archos 605 WiFi.
The touch measures a slim and pocketable 62 by 110 by 8mm, with an all-metal-and-glass design that feels as expensive as it looks. Because nothing will ruin a portable video player faster than a gouge across its screen, we're happy to see that the face of the iPod touch uses the same scratch-resistant glass found on the iPhone.
Most users will still want to buy a protective case, however, since the touch feels a little fragile and the back is covered with the glossy, scratch-prone, smudge-loving chrome exterior common to most iPods.
There are only two physical buttons on the touch: a button on the face of the player used for calling up the main menu and a screen deactivation button found on the top-left edge of the case. The touch is controlled largely using an icon-based touchscreen navigation menu nearly identical to the iPhone's but with greater emphasis placed on music, photo and video playback.
The two design details that distinguish the iPod touch from the iPhone are the headphone jack and volume controls. While the iPhone surprised us with its difficult, recessed headphone jack, the 3.5mm headphone jack on the iPod touch runs flush with the case and accepts any standard minijack headphone connection.
In the absence of dedicated volume control buttons, the touch gives users the ability to bring up an onscreen volume slider by double-clicking the main menu button. The same volume screen offers controls for playing, pausing and skipping through tracks.
When it comes down to it, the iPod touch's most unique selling point is not its feature set but its interface. You can find products that offer more features, as well as higher quality audio and video performance but you won't find any other product that can match the feeling you get using the iPod touch interface.
In the absence of jetpacks or flying cars, the futuristic novelty of zooming photos with a pinch of the finger or flying through your music collection in Cover Flow is difficult to quantify into a bullet point but it is probably the most justifiable reason to invest in the touch.
The iPod touch draws 99 per cent of its features from the iPhone. While iPhone owners have zero incentive for buying the touch, the rest of us now have a way to get our hands on many of the iPhone's features without a costly O2 contract.
The bad news is that the iPod touch does away with more than just the iPhone's phone capabilities -- it also gives up POP/IMAP email, built-in speakers, microphone, camera, Bluetooth and a handful of widget applications such as stock monitoring and weather forecasting.
Remaining features such as a Safari Web browser, YouTube video portal, photo viewer, music player, video player and iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store still place the iPod touch on the cutting edge for portable video players, however. In fact, at the time of this writing, the only product that can even compete with the iPod touch's combination of a Wi-Fi-enabled Web browser, wireless music store, widescreen video playback, photo viewer and audio player is the Archos 605 WiFi.
One of the few notable features that put the iPod touch ahead of the iPhone is the ability to output video and photos to a television using an optional Apple AV cable, Universal Dock or qualifying third-party video accessory.
Another advantage the iPod touch offers over the iPhone is the ability to manually manage music and video content in lieu of setting up automatic content syncing rules within iTunes. We are a little disappointed that the iPod touch is the only iPod that does not support a generic USB storage mode but we doubt many users will be upset by this.
Audio format support is unchanged from previous iPods. The touch supports standard and purchased AAC, as well as MP3, Audible, WAV, AIFF and Apple Lossless. Video format support is likewise unaltered from the H.264/MP4 files playable on 5G iPods, as well as the third-generation iPod nano and the iPod classic. The touch supports video resolutions up to 640x480 pixels at 30 frames per second.
Minus a few features, the Safari Web browser found on the
iPod touch is more or less the same great browser found on the iPhone. For
instance, without the iPhone's email application or phone capabilities, email
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While fail0verflow shared some Wii-U news at this year's 29th Chaos Communication Congress (29C3), we also received word that Sony PS Vita SDK Docs from Epic Games were leaked by Pimmeldisko today.
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For those unaware, the 29th Chaos Communication Congress (29C3) is an annual four-day international hacker conference on technology, society and utopia organized by the Chaos Computer Club.
The Congress offers lectures and workshops on a multitude of topics including (but not limited to) information technology and generally a critical-creative attitude towards technology and the discussion about the effects of technological advances on society.
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In related PlayStation Vita news today SKFU has hinted at a what may be a native PS Vita exploit for PS Vita Firmware v2.02 confirming that he has made progress with a PS Vita developer unit.
Finally, wololo (via wololo.net/2012/12/30/happy-new-year-psp-game-uno-vulnerability-revealed-by-frostegater-port-of-cef-to-vita-2-02-incoming/) reports news of a PSP Game UNO vulnerability revealed by Frostegater, with a port of CEF to Vita 2.02 incoming.
To quote: After a long time of waiting and a weeks-long Ninja release, Frostegater's exploit is finally revealed to be in the PSP Mini game UNO. UNO joins the growing collection of PSP games with a buffer overflow vulnerability, and if our experience is to be trusted, Sony will remove it from their stores within 48hrs (although we hope the holiday season might help delaying this...), so hurry up and get it.
For those who just join us, developer Frostegater announced a few weeks ago that he would be porting Total_Noob's CEF to Vita Firmware 2.02. CEF is a piece of software that allows users to run PSP Homebrews, plugins, and backups within the PSP emulator of the Vita. Since this is not official Sony software, it relies on flaws in some specific games in order to run. This time's game is UNO.
But well, if you've been following this blog, you know what CEF does and why you want it, so if you are interested, hurry up, and get Uno now. Let me emphasize again that if you are interested, you want to buy that game now, not tomorrow, not in 2 hours, but now, as you don't know when Sony will remove it from their stores.
The Game is available in the US, JP, and EU stores, but not in HK based on the reports I have. For those who are in a store where the game is not available, you can create an account in another country, and order a PSN code online. I will not promote any of them, but feel free to share your recommendations in the comments below.
If you do get the game, do not wait to install it on your Vita. A typical mistake is that people will buy from their PS3, download it to their PS3, and not install it to their Vita immediately. This does not work, as Sony has the possibility to remove the game from your download list, technically preventing you from easily copying it from your PS3 to your Vita.
Frostegater's files will be released on this site as well as other scene websites in a few days (in general we wait until the game is not available in the Sony stores anymore), and until then, here are a few videos from Frostegater and myself showing the exploit in action.
Kernel mode exploit by Frostegater
In this video you can see how to launch the Total_Noob eCFW via the UNO exploit. Files will be released very soon after this announcement. We wish everybody happy holidays and a good new year.
This port of the TN eCFW is capable of running Homebrews, PS1 backups, Plugins and ISO/CSO games. Better grab the game before it gets removed from the PlayStation Network store.
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- American
Motorcyclist Association member Chris Latham of Greencastle, Ind., has one more
reason to hit the trails this year. The 46-year-old Latham won the grand prize
for participating in the 2012 AMA Husqvarna National Dual Sport Trail Riding
Series: a 2013 Husqvarna TE449 from series sponsor Husqvarna North America.
The annual AMA prize drawing, conducted by the independent auditing and
accounting firm of Plante & Moran of Columbus, Ohio, included participants
in all events on the national dual-sport calendar.
"This is awesome! I never dreamed that I would win anything like
this," said Latham, who was entered into the drawing thanks to his
participation in the Enduro Rider Association's Baby Burr dual-sport ride in
McArthur, Ohio. "I have a friend who has been going to the Baby Burr for
years, and he hooked me up with that ride. I've done it the last two years. I
took my son with me last year, and it was the best riding I have ever done in
my life."
Latham, who has been riding motorcycles since he was eight years old, said that
events on the AMA Husqvarna National Dual Sport Trail Riding Series are some of
the most fun he has had on a motorcycle.
"We also do local cross-country races in Indiana, but these days,
dual-sport rides are where my real passion is," Latham said. "That's
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any better."
Latham's Husqvarna is a big step up from the first motorcycle he rode in the
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to taking delivery of his Husqvarna so he can give his current bike to his son.
"Then, in 1977, I got a brand new mini-bike, and I was king of the world."
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We should bring Facebook's way of thinking to Long Island
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It isn't that hard to imagine what a new Long Island could be if its present and future leaders were willing to take on the challenge of remaking the two-county landscape. There's still plenty of land in both counties to accommodate new construction of corporate facilities. The new Canon world headquarters in Melville is an example of what can be built thanks to a very progressive Huntington town administration. Eventually the Canon facility will house close to 2,000 employees, almost all of whom will live nearby.
Where would I put my Facebook-type operation on Long Island if I could make such a project happen? The Heartland development, on the grounds of the old Pilgrim State Hospital in Brentwood, has been on the drawing board for the past 11 years. The property has over 400 acres and could be developed into 9,000 housing units and over 3 million square feet of office space. Coupled with over a million square feet of restaurant and recreational space, Heartland could be the lightning bolt that transforms this region into a Long Island Silicon Valley.
Year after year, developer Gerald Wolkoff has battled with one group after another, winning small victories but failing to get elected officials to aggressively back this futuristic project. The Kings Park Psychiatric Center is another example of a property that could be part of the future Long Island. Built in the 1800s, it covers hundreds of acres and is an old, blighted property. The not-in-my-backyard crowd wants the site to be turned into a park, but with so few large plots available, it would be a shame to let it be ignored.
Fire up the jet engines. Force about 20 of the island's major decision makers to board the airplane. And transport them to Menlo Park, where they might have an eye-opening, spine-building experience.
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For Centuries great food and wine have brought people together and in more modern times this is still the case.
Garfield's Restaurant partnered with VINO LAS VEGAS , The Cuisineist Culinary Magazine and Broman Cellars from Napa Valley for a wine dinner taking in the relaxing views of Lake Jacqueline at the Desert Shores while sipping on great wines and enjoying dishes created by Executive Chef Jean-David Groff-Daudet especially for the event.
We know the Central Coast very well and now join us and everyone who is as interested in eating great food as we are in meeting the farmers and artisans who produce it. Sunset presents "Savor the
From September 30 to October 3, 2010 at Santa Margarita Ranch, San Luis Obispo and surrounding communities, attendees will have the opportunity to sample delights prepared by 35 talented chefs, using the region's freshest bounty—from organic produce and herbs to locally raised lamb and sustainably farmed seafood. Recipes presented will include:
Abalone Carpaccio with Sake Mignonette, Grapefruit, Avocado, Sesame" by The Lido/Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa Chef Evan Treadwell
· Roast Rack of Lamb with Braised Lamb Shank Arancine, Lamb Confit, Lavender Roasted San Marzano Tomato and Garlic Crumbs" by Post Ranch Inn Chef Craig Von Foerster
"Sustainable Seafood" prepared by The Sidecar Chef Tim Kilcoyne in partnership with the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Seafood Watch Program
"Far Western Certified Angus Beef Cheeseburger" by Far Western Tavern Chef Barbara Abernethy
"Roasted Figs, Crème Fraiche Ice Cream, Toasted Hazelnut Brittle" by Thomas Hill Organics Chef Julie Simon.
On October 1, the weekend's "edu-tainment" focus rolls into high gear as Sunset editors and other experts lead exclusive guided tours around
On October 2-3, the SAVOR "edu-tainment" continues at Santa Margarita Ranch with presentations in the demonstration kitchen by The Food Network's Tyler Florence and seminars with Sunset editors on such topics as "Fresh from the Fields-California Breakfast," "Preserving the Harvest," "Cheese Making 101," "Beyond the Chop: How to Cook with Different Cuts of Lamb," and "Sunset's One Block Feast – The Grand Experiment." Wine-themed seminars will include "Distinct. Different. – Paso Robles," "The Perfect Cuvee" and "Why We
The evening of October 2 is devoted to intimate multi-course gourmet winemaker dining and Tolosa Winery and Vineyards. "Paso Glow," a dinner focusing on the wines and winemakers of the Paso Robles AVA rounds out the evening's choices, along with dinners showcasing the Tolosa Winery and Vineyards. "Paso Glow," a dinner focusing on the wines and winemakers of the Paso Robles AVA rounds out the evening's choices, along with dinners showcasing the wines of
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We have attended all of the annual O-Vino events to benefit people with disabilities. We could not think of a better way to give back to the Las Vegas community.
Over 40 wine vendors , a silent auction , great food prepared by the Chefs and students of Le Cordon Bleu , original artwork from Opportunity Village's talented artists and live entertainment provided the guests, families and people of Opportunity Village a great way to spend an afternoon.
Opportunity Village is a not-for-profit organization that serves people in the Las Vegas community with intellectual disabilities, to enhance their lives and the lives of the families who love them. Opportunity Village is dedicated to helping people with severe intellectual and related disabilities become the very best they can be.
Through vocational training, community employment, day services, advocacy, arts and social recreation, people with severe disabilities are able to find new friends, realize future career paths, seek independence and community integration and unleash creative passions.
Opportunity Village was founded in 1954 by a small group of local families seeking to improve the lives of their children with intellectual disabilities. Since then, Opportunity Village has grown to become Nevada's largest private, not-for-profit community habilitation program, serving more than 3,000 people annually through vocational training, community job placement, art & life skill enrichment, advocacy, and social recreation programs.
Opportunity Village gives back to the business's in Las Vegas by stimulating the economy . The majority of programs offered by Opportunity Village to people with severe intellectual disabilities are funded by the work-related activities of those individuals and by the charitable donations of local individuals and organizations.
In the absence of Opportunity Village, state and local governments would be required to provide similar services that would increase public cost by more than $17 million annually.
Opportunity Village helps the people it serves in a variety of ways.
Unlike many short-term job placements that are here today and gone tomorrow, the procurement of commodities and services with local businesses provides long-term, stable employment for people with severe disabilities.Through the vocational training and employment programs, people with severe disabilities have a chance to develop job skills that offer opportunities for individual advancement.
By expanding their scope of experience, and enhancing their abilities, some workers with disabilities are able to tackle new assignments at increasingly higher levels of difficulty. This experience prepares them for a wider variety of jobs, either within Opportunity Village Work Centers or at a variety of jobs throughout the community.
Many of the people served by Opportunity Village live either with their families or in supported living arrangements in the community. Most of the income received from disability insurance goes for basic room and board costs, meaning the income earned while working on contracts at Opportunity Village is often their only source of disposable income. People with severe disabilities are human beings, just like you and me, and they want to live as normal a life as possible. Most adults usually go to work, but the unemployment rate for people with disabilities continuously exceeds 60 percent.
This years O-Vino was held at The Ralph and Betty Engelstad campus Opportunity Village's newest . This state-of-the-art campus houses the Kitty Rodman Multi-purpose Center for Arts & Life Skill Enrichment and the Thomas & Mack Employment Training Center and was a great venue for the event.
We look forward to the 5 O-Vino and having the chance to help people with disabilities help the community. With Opportunity Village everyone in the community benefits. To find out more about Opportunity Village please visit http://www.opportunityvillage.org/
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Las Vegas has taken its place as a home to some of the world's most prestigious restaurants, and on Thursday, September 9, many of the best will be poolside at The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino for the Las Vegas Epicurean Affair.
This wonderful event is hosted by Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) and The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino, the Las Vegas Epicurean Affair promises a tantalizing evening of culinary delight. Guests can stroll along the Palazzo's luxurious pool and savor cuisine and cocktails from nearly 75 renowned restaurants and beverage purveyors in a for the palate pleasing event that shows off Las Vegas .
"The Pools at The Palazzo is the perfect venue to host this prestigious event," said Food & Beverage vice president Sebastien Silvestri. "We are pleased to collaborate with the NvRA, because we know this is an evening that guests won't soon forget."
"It's no secret that Las Vegas is on the cutting edge when it comes to hospitality and our amazing restaurants are a big part of that," says NvRA President and CEO Katherine Jacobi. "Nevada Restaurant Association is pleased to offer this unique experience at The Palazzo. We couldn't be more excited to have such a beautiful venue to showcase why Las Vegas is the culinary destination."
NvRA would like to thank the sponsors who made this event possible: 702west, Aramark, CBS Radio, Dine Out Magazine, KNPR, Mission Industries, Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruiting, Sierra Ice, Southern Wine & Spirits, Sysco Food Services of Las Vegas and Wirtz Beverage Nevada.' Proceeds from the event benefit NvRA's educational and scholarship programs.
The Las Vegas Epicurean Affair is open to the public and will be held Thursday, September 9, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at The Pools at The Palazzo.
General admission tickets are $100 each. VIP tickets are available at $150 per person for early admission at 6:00 p.m. To purchase tickets please visit any Venetian or Palazzo box office, call (702) 414-9000, or go online to www.palazzolasvegas.com or www.epicureanaffairlasvegas.com
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The annual Celebration of Harvest is held in October of each year, when the whole county is in the thick of the winegrape harvest and winery staff take a needed break to showcase their latest wines, many newly bottled! This year's Celebration of Harvest will be held on October 9th from 1 to 4pm, and once again on the beautiful grounds of Rancho Sisquoc Winery in the Santa Maria Valley.
Local restaurants, caterers and specialty food purveyors will showcase their talents and the bounty of Santa Barbara County, while live and lively bands will fill the air with music. Add to that the silent auction, filled with specialty wines and large format bottles from members of the Vintners' Association to benefit local food banks, and we definitely have a reason to Celebrate Harvest!
Be sure to take in the sights, sounds, smells and excitement of harvest by extending your stay for a few days. The Vintners' Visa is a four-day pass to 12 participating wineries, each of whom are pulling out all the stops just for Vintners' Visa holders. The Vintners' Visa can be used at participating wineries from can be used Friday through Monday so make it a long weekend! And for the full celebratory mode, (and for a great deal!), order a "combo ticket" which gives you access to the Festival at Rancho Sisquoc and a Vintners' Visa!
Join us and stay the weekend to enjoy one of the best wine regions in the country !
For more information please visit The Santa Barbara County Vintners Association
Its that time of year again . A chance to give back while dining out at some pretty renowned restaurants.
Once again, Three Square will be partnering up with the finest restaurants in Las Vegas to bring you Restaurant Week.
This is a great chance to sample the cuisine of world-famous Chefs at a fixed price with the proceeds going to help Three Square end hunger in Southern Nevada.
Specially-designed Restaurant Week menus feature three-course meals at three price points - $20.10, $30.10 and $50.10 per person.
Below is a list of participating restaurants and their Restaurant Week menus that are sure to make your mouths water !
For over 26 years the Central Coast Wine Classic has been supporting the arts of the Central Coast of California. With events being held all over the Central Coast guests are able to take a food and wine journey that will be remembered long after they have returned home.
Starting with a Dinner at Hearst Castle in San Simeon featuring Chef Emeril Lagassee and Tory McPhail of Commander's Palace and Susan Spicer of Bayona, with Michael Hutchings of Santa Barbara presenting the hors d'ouevres, coordinated by Chef James Sly's Team, six courses with matching wines from Vintner Dignitaries, including Champagne Deutz guests get started on their amazing Central Coast journey.
The Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa is a Hub of activity as the headquarters of this 4 day event. Legendary dinners like the Paulee/Bring-Your-Own Special Bottle and winery dinners all over the Central Coast delight guests with Food and Wine pairings that leave their senses wanting more.
For those who want an education over the weekend , The Central Coast Wine classic offers many Symposiums such as Champagne Deutz with Fabrice Rosset , Riedel Glass with none other than Georg Riedel himself and a journey through Italy with Christy Canterbury from Italian Wine Merchants in New York just to name a few.
Of course this event is about giving back and the Rare & Fine Wine & Lifestyle Auction, Silent Auction and Luncheon is where the "big" items are . Guest can bid on Vintage wines , one of a kind art , jewelry and trips to exotic locations around the world. All of these wonderful items are auctioned to support the chosen organizations for the year.
This is a fantastic event that any foodie or wine enthusiasts would enjoy . We know that we certainly did and plan to be back next year.
Join Elaine and Scott from VINO LAS VEGAS and The Cuisineist as we take you on a 6 min journey into the 26th Annual Central Coast Wine Classic !
We have been very fortunate over the many years we have been covering food and wine events to meet many great people from all over the world.
Recently, we met Archie McLaren and attended the 26th Annual Central Coast Wine Classic at the Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa in Shell Beach , California.
This was an event like none other we have attended. Its focus on education was unparalleled and we were overwhelmed by the quality and diversity of the events held all over the Central Coast.
We have focused on events , Chefs and Winemakers over the years. We have never did a focus piece on one particular person that was not either of the above until now. Archie McLaren exemplifies the world of food and wine. He is a true Renaissance man in every sense of the word and was truly an honor to be in his presence.
He is no stranger to the world of fine cuisine and rare wine. He is the founding Bailli of the Central Coast Chapter of the Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs, a member of the Wine & Food Society of San Francisco, the San Francisco Chapter of the Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin and the Marin County Chapter of the International Wine & Food Society. He is the former Cellarmaster of the Avila Bay Wine Society, and the former President of the Central Coast Wine Society.
He has served as Chairman/Executive Director of both the San Luis Obispo Vintners & Growers Association and the Paso Robles Westside Grand Crew. He is one of only two Americans inducted into the Austrian Wine Brotherhood, and one of the few Americans inducted into the Commanderie des Bontemps - Medoc et Graves & Sauternes et Barsac of Bordeaux in France. He has recently joined the Wine Committee of COPIA, the American Center for Wine Food & the Arts.
Archie has long been associated with charitable wine auctions. Not only did he serve for many years as the American Institute of Wine & Food's Rare & Fine Wine and Auction Consultant, he also served as a Director on its National Board. He is the Founder & Chairman of the Central Coast Wine Classic, a prestigious and comprehensive food and wine event, held each year in July and in its twenty-third year, which boasts Wine Spectator among its many significant sponsors. With auction proceeds often approaching or exceeding $1,000,000, the Central Coast Wine Classic is one of America's most successful charity wine auctions.
The Central Coast Wine Classic not only promotes the wine, culinary and hospitality industries, it also confers substantive proceeds upon a continually expanding number of healing, performing and studio arts organizations on the Central Coast of California.
Archie has assisted in launching charity auctions in Washington, D.C., Honolulu, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, Mendocino, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Ynez and Santa Barbara. His partner in life, Carissa Chappellet, an owner of Chappellet Winery in the Napa Valley and the winery's ambassador, and he have served as Chairs of the WYES Public Television Auction in New Orleans and are frequent donors to charitable wine auctions throughout the United States.
Archie is frequently invited to attend tastings of rare and collectible wines throughout the country and has participated in comprehensive vertical tastings of Chateaux d'Yquem, Latour, Cos d'Estournel, Leoville Las Cases and Cheval Blanc, as well as La Tache, Hermitage La Chapelle, Penfolds Grange, Vega Sicilia Unico, and Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour Private Reserve, among a number of others. A long-time Champagne aficionado who has attended many tastings of rare Champagnes, Archie was Founder and Director of the International Festival of Methode Champenoise.
On San Luis Obispo & Santa Barbara Public Radio KCBX, Archie has hosted a fine wine program, the Wine Drinker's Guide to Indulgence, for twenty-three years, and has been a writer on fine wine for Adventure's in Dining, the San Luis Obispo Telegram-Tribune, New Times and Santa Barbara Magazine.
His education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University, a Juris Doctor of Law degree from the University of Memphis, and post-graduate studies in Humanities, English Literature and International Marketing at various universities.
Archie McLaren is involved in an array of civic activities, both in the arts and in the community in general. He has received the San Luis Obispo Visitors & Convention Bureau's Annual Tourism Award. He has twice served as the President of the Board of Directors of the San Luis Obispo Mozart Festival, and as a member of the Board of the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council. He was the Chairman of the Avila Beach Front Street Enhancement Committee that designed the promenade and park for the rejuvenation of the community of Avila Beach and is now the Chair of the committee that approves new projects for Avila Beach prior to their being approved at the county level.
His many accomplishments have resulted in his continuing inclusion in Who's Who in Media & Communications, Who's Who in the West, Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World.Archie McLaren and writer, painter, photographer, musician, adventurer, Carissa Chappellet, live in Avila Beach, Big Sur, and Napa, California, where they enjoy hiking, bicycling and a variety of water and court sports.
For 26 years The Central Coast Wine Classic Foundation's Board members, Stephanie Harkness of Santa Cruz, James Hathaway of San Luis Obispo, Alfred Griffith of San Luis Obispo, Carissa Chappellet of Big Sur and Archie McLaren of Avila Beach have done a tremendous service to the people of the Central Coast of California.
The Foundation awards monies from the Central Coast Wine Classic to fund grants on specific projects for non-profits from San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties whose purposes and missions involve the studio arts, the performing arts and the healing arts. Grants are awarded in the Fall following that year's Wine Classic. Beneficiaries are determined by early January preceding that year's Wine Classic.
From net proceeds from the Wine Classic, the Foundation funds specific projects for 501(c)3 non-profit corporations in San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara County whose missions are in the Healing, Performing or Studio Arts.
Over the past six years the Foundation has conferred grants totaling $1,370,025 to 62 such non-profits. Grants for 2010 will be conferred in early October in San Luis Obispo.
For 2010, the Board has chosen the following beneficiaries: Adelaida Historical Foundation, Paso Robles; Ballet Theatre San Luis Obispo; Cognitive Fitness & Innovative Therapies, Santa Barbara; Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Adult Day Services Program, San Luis Obispo; Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Luis Obispo County, San Luis Obispo; Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County, Paso Robles; God's Haven for Children, San Luis Obispo;
Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter, San Luis Obispo; North County Dance & Performing Arts Foundation, Paso Robles; Pacific Wildlife Care, Morro Bay; San Luis Obispo County Historical Society, San Luis Obispo; Studios on the Park, Paso Robles; United Cerebral Palsy Work, Inc, Santa Barbara.
The Annual Fund-A-Need Auction Lot will inure to the benefit of the Senior Nutrition Program of San Luis Obispo County, San Luis Obispo.
The fog was lifting away revealing a beautiful day in Avila Beach. As we walked down the hill from the Avila Beach Golf club to the bright yellow and white tents we could not help but wonder at the beauty of this section of California's Central Coast.
We found our table and proceeded to the Silent Auction area. As guests walked up and down aisle after aisle of vintage wines one could not help but be caught up in all of the action. Several lots of vintage Margeaux wines was sure to catch your eye as well as individual German and Austrian wines that dated back to vintages from the 1970's.
The Silent auction was not just about fine wines but also included Diamond bracelets , one of a kind art pieces of every discipline imaginable . If those were not of interest there were trips , cruises and dinners to almost any destination in the world you could imagine. The live auction was "lively" to say the least with large winning bids for art , trips , wine and dinners which proceeds went to the very worthy causes chosen this year.
Guests would not go hungry as they were bidding on many magnificent lots of fine art , wine , world wide travel and even a Lexus. Chef Ian Mc Phee of Mc Phee's Grill at The Avila Beach Golf Resort created and presented us with a magnificent luncheon.
San Luis Opispo Antipasto :
Happy Acres Family Farm Warm Goat Chesse
Fresh Mozzarella
Grilled Peppers & Onion Agrodolce
Grilled Artichokes
Assorted Olives and Breads
Salmon Cake & Butter Lettuce Salad
Heirloom Tomatoes & Lemon Tarragon Dressing
Oak Grilled New York Steak
Italian Salsa Verde & White Bean Salad
Profiterole with Fresh Berries
Junes Honey & Ricotta Cheese
The Central Coast Rare and Fine Wine & Lifestyle Auction really impressed us in many ways. This auction really showed what the "food and wine lifestyle " is. It is about enjoying and sharing fine wines and food in wonderful venues as you make new acquaintances. In addition , by attending and bidding , you give back. And in our opinion that is the MOST important aspect of the whole "food and wine lifestyle".
The Central Coast Wine Classic strives to educate the public on the symbiotic relationship between food and wine, by offering various wine education classes.
As we went through each carefully crafted stemware with the proper Central Coast and Napa Valley wines, we were amazed and delighted that the wine experience can be elevated to such an outstanding and enjoyable experience. We were honored to share time with a true wineglass legend. Georg Riedel's passion to educate and produce the best stemware available to the public leaves us with a big salute to the man who is truly the "King of Crystal."
Central Coast Wine Classic at the magnificent Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa in Shell Beach California is a 4 day culinary and wine journey that promotes education and the arts for the Central Coast of California. For over 20 years this event has raised funds for the arts and brings together food and wine lovers from across the country for the common good of many.
Our first dish was that of seared diver scallops with oranges, olives, capers and fennel puree. This was paired this Au Bon Climat 2003 Bien Nacido Vineyard "Santa Barbara Historic" Vineyards Collection" Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay.
The main course was a roasted chicken with sorrel cream sauce. The sorrel blended a mustardy tanginess to the buttery cream sauce. The Au Bon Climat 2006 Pinot Noir was a good match for this hardy yet delicate dish of lovely roasted chicken and cream sauce.
For those who are not familiar with an Aleatico, it is an Italian red grape that creates wines that have a rich, well-rounded sweetness. When fortified as liquorices, Aleatico, can be served like a port.
After Chef Lagasse carefully explained how to prepare each dish for our much awaited luncheon, he then answered questions from the audience. One question that was asked is, "What preparation do you recommend for a young person who would like to become a chef." Chef Emeril was quick to point out that the industry is one in which you will work long hours when others are not working. You must have passion and desire and discipline to succeed at this industry. Exposure to the restaurant industry is a must along with a great culinary education ,personal passion and focused discipline to be a successful chef .
Chef Emeril became a culinary icon by living what he believes. We were glad to catch up with Emeril again this lovely venue. His love for sustainable, organic , local food came across to the adoring foodie fans and we were glad to apart of this special educational and delicious luncheon.
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WASHINGTON – Nearly half of the region's population believes D.C. drivers are the worst in the Washington area, and those who text or talk on a cellphone are the top pet peeve of commuters, according to a new WTOP Beltway Poll.
As for which area jurisdiction has the worst drivers, 49 percent say D.C., followed by 21 percent for Maryland and 20 percent for Virginia.
When asked which region has the best drivers, 38 percent give the nod to Virginia while 37 percent say Maryland.
Only 8 percent believe D.C. drivers should receive top billing.
The rivalry between Maryland and Virginia residents is clearly evident in the survey. When broken down, 69 percent of Virginia residents say the commonwealth has the top drivers, while 60 percent of Maryland residents say the Free State has the best drivers. Only 41 percent of D.C. residents say they should get credit for the best.
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Among Virginia residents, 46 percent say D.C. drivers are the worst, while more than half of Maryland residents (53 percent) point to D.C.
Overall, only 3 percent say all drivers are fine. Nine percent say all are bad.
Far and away, the issue that bothers people most when driving is seeing other drivers texting and talking on a phone. Forty-seven percent cite it as the top nuisance on the road.
Drivers who are too slow in the passing lane and tailgaters tied for second at 11 percent.
Rounding out the top five pet peeves: Drivers who don't use their turn signals (9 percent) and drivers who "block the box" at busy intersections (8 percent). A greater percentage of D.C. residents (18 percent) cited those who "block the box," which is commonplace in the nation's capital.
Overall, drivers who honk the moment a light turns green and drivers who speed each had 4 percent. Roads without left-turn lanes and drivers who go out of turn at a four-way stop each get 2 percent.
The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.2 percent.
The D.C. metro phone survey was conducted among 550 adults age 18 and older, between May 11-18, 2012. This included representative samples of 200 people in Virginia, 250 in Maryland and 100 in the District.
Heart+Mind Strategies is a non-partisan market research consultancy based in Reston, Va.
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Sounds like the Warden poached him to me... Buck was really big and he wanted to shoot it...
I agree with BOHNTR. Wardens here in Texas are given a power called Officers Discretion. I am assuming that other Wardens in other states have the same power. If they feel an animal is dying and will not recover, they have the power to make that call and put the animal down. Typically if an animal is put down they will give the meat to a family in need. The horns are another story. They typically go into a traveling showcase to be displayed over Texas at different shows.
Now the problem I do have and have never been told of an officer having this kind of authority, nor do I think they should have the authority, is that they be able to dispatch a deer because they think it will be poached. That is the most ludicrous excuse I could think of. To me, if they feel the deer has a high potential of being poached, they have the perfect bait to catch a lot of outlaws. I highly doubt this was the reasoning for shooting this deer. If it were and it was shot in Texas, the Warden would probably be looking for another job.
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Sounds like the Warden poached him to me... Buck was really big and he wanted to shoot it...
Yeah but wounded and died is natures course. That's the way the ball rolls. I dont know. Maybe I am just fed up with this state and legislature. All the political offices. I feel sorry for whoever works for the state.
I'm just glad the deer was photographed for us all to see
Wow thats a beautiful buck! If he was wounded i dont see a problem, but if its just the villiage idiot then maybe its another story who knows...
I know through friends who were hunting him last year that the wardens were tired of getting calls from the tree huggers in the area and the deer was shot shortly after they had seen him and talked to the warden. Didn't know deer would fight in Jan
Big mature deer like this one can sustain some very substantial wounds.....as hunters we all know this. I have seen a deer with 3 legs (one hind leg was missing below the knee) survive for three or four year like this. I'm just saying how did he know for sure the wound was fatal??? I say let nature take it course and if he dies in town then so be it.


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While some experts, including the EPA, question whether or not air purifiers can significantly improve health, there's no question that many are effective in their primary role of removing particles and allergens from the air, and in some cases reducing odors as well. The best guidance suggests that taking steps to eliminate sources of irritants in the first place rather than cleaning the air afterwards is more effective still, but air purifiers can be a reasonable alternative if that's not possible or desirable. Even so, air filters should be used in conjunction with other allergen-control strategies such as ventilation and daily HEPA vacuuming for the best results.
Air purifiers do their work using different technologies, and some use multiple technologies, to deal with airborne pollutants. HEPA air purifiers use pleated high-efficiency particulate arresting (HEPA) filters to mechanically trap particles, along with a fan to pull air through the filter. By a wide margin, reviewers say this type of air purifier is the most effective. These models don't produce any ozone. Because they use fans, they can be noisy, but some are quieter than others. Be on the lookout, however, as not every air purifier that relies on mechanical filtration uses true HEPA filters.
Some air purifiers use electronic technology in place of or in addition to a mechanical filter. Electronic ionizers work by reversing the charge of particles in the air. The charged particles are then passed back out to the room where they are attracted to objects such as clothing, walls, floors and furniture. In effect, particles are removed from the air and deposited on your furnishings and clothing. You need to dust and vacuum to actually remove allergens from the room and prevent them from being reintroduced into the air. Some air purifiers have an electrostatic precipitator that works by putting a charge on particles and then collecting those using oppositely charged metal plates.
While both types of electronic air purifiers are effective for collecting particles as small as .1 microns, they can also produce a small amount of ozone, a lung irritant, though typically at levels below the standard set as safe by Underwriters Laboratory and by government agencies. Some electronic air cleaners put a small charge on a mechanical filter to help it collect particles more effectively. With that type of air cleaner, the charge is low enough that measurable amounts of ozone are not produced.
While ionic and electrostatic air purifiers emit small amounts of ozone as a byproduct, ozone generators sold as air purifiers emit high levels intentionally to neutralize chemical irritants and odors. Research has shown that while this can be effective, it's also fairly dangerous. The best advice we found is to avoid ozone generators altogether. For more information, see our discussion of air purifiers and ozone elsewhere in this report.
Another alternative is to consider a whole-house furnace filter. These aren't air purifiers; they simply replace your regular furnace filter. Filters such as the Filtrete Healthy Living 1900 (Est. $20 each and up) do an outstanding job trapping dust and pollen in one leading test, and they do a good job with smoke. Filters need to be replaced every three months otherwise their airflow, which is excellent in testing when clean, could be reduced.
It's important to note that, with the exception of ozone generators, none of the mechanical or electronic air purifying techniques above are particularly effective against chemical gases and odors. Some air purifiers add some type of chemical filtration -- typically activated carbon -- to deal with those irritants. The most effective of those sell for a premium price compared to the majority of air cleaners, but if you suffer from chemical sensitivities, they could be worth every penny.
To find the top performing air purifiers, we consult professional reviews, such as those from ConsumerReports.org and The SweetHome.com. We also consider whether or not an air purifier has been submitted for testing and has had its ratings certified by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM). Blogs created by allergy sufferers such as such as Ed Sherbenou of Air-Purifier-Power.com provide additional and often helpful guidance as well. Rounding things out, we analyze the hundreds and sometimes thousands of user reviews some air purifiers have garnered at sites like Amazon.com, HomeDepot.com, AllergyBuyersClub.com and elsewhere. Armed with that information, we consider factors such as performance, ease of use, noise and how costly an air purifier is to both buy and run to find the top choices and the best values.
Because portable air cleaners can remove only airborne pollutants, they are not very effective against dust mites and their droppings (those are too heavy to be airborne for long), which are a significant allergen for many people. Most air cleaners also don't remove most viruses, or gases like carbon monoxide and radon. That's because even HEPA filters are most effective on particles larger than 0.3 microns, such as molds, pollen, dust, plant spores, pet dander and the larger particles in cigarette smoke.
Some air purifiers do a better job with smaller particles however. Among those, we see consistently good feedback for the Blueair 503 (Est. $660). It's a fast worker that is rated to remove particles down to 0.1 microns. It's Recommended in one large independent review. TheSweetHome.com also gives it top grades for performance. Value is a concern as it's pricier and more costly to operate than other air purifiers that are also judged to be effective, but that's offset by the ability to filter particles out of the air faster than other tested machines. It's number two on Ed Sherbenou's list of top air purifiers at Air-Purifier-Power.com. He calls it ideal for clearing allergens from a room quickly.
User reviews, while not abundant, are highly positive. At Amazon.com it earns a 4.5 star-rating following 60 reviews. At HomeDepot.com, many of the nearly 50 reviews are drawn from Blueair's web site. Nonetheless, it earns a 4.8-star rating.
The Blueair 503 is rated for rooms up to 580 square feet, though Sherbenou recommends it for smaller spaces -- up to 400 square feet. Experts note that while the standard filters (Est. $80 per set) do a great job with particles, they aren't effective against odors or gases. If that's a concern, you can use Blueair's optional SmokeStop filters (Est. $150 per set) instead, and those are judged to do a great job of getting rid of odors. However, the SmokeStop filters cut back on the 503's filtration rate and add a bit to the unit's annual operating cost.
Noise gets mixed feedback. One review says that noise at low speeds is minimal, but a little excessive at high speed. Sherbenou agrees that the top speed is loud, but adds that the most typical operating speeds "look very good from a noise-to-performance standpoint." The five years warranty is good at (with free registration), but users need to make sure they stay current with the machine's required maintenance to keep it in force, including changing the filters every six months (regardless of type) with official Blueair filters.
One concern: the Blueair 503 does use low-voltage ionization -- and ionizing air purifiers have, in the past, been linked to high ozone levels. However, Sherbenou notes that the "Blueair 503's low voltage negative ionization brushes do not create ozone."
Among other premium air purifiers, we've seen some widely differing feedback on the IQAir New Edition HealthPro Plus (Est. $940). It earns the top rating in Sherbenou's list of top air purifiers at Air-Purifier-Power.com, and his "highest commendation." At AllergyBuyingClub.com it is named a Category Winner among air purifiers, and users agree -- giving it a 4.8-star rating after more than 70 reviews. Amazon.com users largely fall in line, and the HealthPro Plus gets 4.5-stars at Amazon.com.
There are a couple of dissenting voices, however. IQAir does not submit its air purifiers for voluntary testing by The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM). TheSweetHome.com tests the New Edition HealthPro Plus and comes away a bit unimpressed. In that review the HealthPro Plus edges out the Blueair 503 with the StopSmoke filters when it comes to removing odors, but it is in turn edged out when it comes to particle removal. What tilts the scale toward the Blueair 503 is operating costs. The HealthPro Plus "had the highest power consumption over five years of $1,236, more than double that of any other unit," says John Holecek at TheSweetHome.com. "Budget a whopping $2,276 over the first five years for operating costs alone," he adds.
Part of that cost is the sophisticated series of filters used by the HealthPro Plus. The filter complement includes a PreMax large-capacity prefilter (Est. $70), IQAir's HyperHEPA filter (Est. $200) and a V5-Cell filter (Est. $100) that includes two types of media for gas and odor elimination. If coarse dust is a problem, the PF40 coarse dust pads (Est. $55) can be added as well. The PreMax filters are designed to last up to 18 months, while the HyperHEPA filter lasts up to four years. The V5-Cell filter should be replaced approximately every two years, and the coarse dust filter pads last three to six months.
Whether or not the HealthPro Plus can fully live up to its claim of being able to remove particles down to 0.003 microns in size -- about 10 times smaller than a virus and 100 times smaller than standard air-filtration technology -- it's undoubtedly effective. Its performance is in the top rank at TheSweetHome.com, with Holecek calling it the "gold standard" among air purifiers.
Elsewhere in this report:
Air Purifiers and Ozone: Some air purifiers emit large amounts of ozone to neutralize odors and chemicals in the air. They work, but don't buy one anyway. Here's why.
Cheap Air Purifiers: These air cleaners won't do much to remove odors, but the best are every bit as effective against allergens and other particle pollution as the very best -- and priciest -- models.
Best Small Air Purifiers: If you just need an air purifier for a small bedroom or similar space, these low cost models are surprisingly effective.
Furnace Filters and UV Air Purifiers: Looking for an alternative to a room-sized air cleaner? Here's one thing to try, one thing to avoid, and a few hints that might help make for easier breathing no matter what you opt for.
Buying Guide: Not sure where to start in your hunt for an air purifier? These helpful hints can put you on the right path.
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While romantic candlelight dinners, dancing and a night out may be the highlight for most people on Valentine's Day, today is also important for many businesses from an economic standpoint.
And in a time when the economy remains a struggle for families and individuals, holidays like Valentine's Day can be a lifeline to some small businesses in Rifle.
Floral store hopes to double business
Kristine Llacuna and her mother, Vicki Todd, have operated Ladybug Express, 133 W. Third St., since April 2011. Llacuna said Valentine's Day last year was the floral store's busiest and called it "pretty awesome."
"I'm hoping we can double it this year," Llacuna added. "We did everything in about two days, so it was pretty hectic. Most of the other holidays, you have weeks or several days" to prepare orders.
The business offers to place wire orders by phone, makes gift baskets, has balloons and plants and sells art by local artists. Ladybug Express delivers from New Castle to Parachute.
Mother's Day was the store's second busiest day last year, Llacuna added, with Christmas third and weddings also a big part of the store's business.
Opening the store in a down economy was a risk, Llacuna agreed.
"But we thought if we could make it in a down economy, things will get better," Llacuna said.
Restaurant ready for packed house
Sammy's on Park Avenue and Rifle Brewing Co. general manager Dan Currie said Valentine's Day is one of the restaurant's two busiest days, along with Mother's Day.
"I'm sure we'll have a pretty packed house," Currie said.
Sammy's, which will have been in business 16 years on March 13, will offer prime rib dinners, something it usually only has on Fridays and Saturdays, he added.
Currie said the recession hasn't seemed to affect business on holidays like Valentine's Day.
"I think people are still going out to eat, but they are just more selective," he added. "They're eating out on holidays like this, but maybe not as often overall."
"Huge" expectations for new business
Donna Roberts owns Zoe Life Soapworks at 228 Railroad Ave. The store's name comes from the Bible's Old Testament, Roberts said. It means "abundant life."
The store opened last June, so this is her first Valentine's Day in Rifle. Previously, Zoe Life operated for three years in a co-op in Carbondale. But since Roberts lives in Rifle, she relocated when the space on Railroad Avenue became available.
"Business has kind of been come and go," Roberts said. "Christmas was very busy, so my expectations for Valentine's Day are huge."
Zoe Life sells natural, homemade soaps, lotions, candles, bath salts and "anything for the body," Roberts said.
A certified soapmaker, she makes the soaps herself and also offers a line of natural cleaning products and art by local artists.
For today, Roberts offers special Valentine's gift baskets, along with curbside pickup for last minute orders placed ahead of time by phone.
"I'm hoping a lot of guys will come in or place an order," Roberts said. "I do have some regular men customers."
Roberts also offered 20 percent off to all male customers the week of Valentine's Day, plus 30 percent off all Valentine's line of products from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. today.
"I'm hoping the late bird will catch the big discounts," Roberts said.
Longtime floral store prepares for big day
Debbie Breece will have owned Busy Bee Floral, 409 W. Third St., for 16 years the day after Valentine's Day.
"It's usually our busiest holiday," Breece said. "We always end up doing everything in that one day."
Breece said she will have six delivery drivers, three designers and two people at the store's counter today.
"When it's on a Saturday or Sunday, we don't usually have a good day," she added of the years when Valentine's Day does not fall on a weekday. "People have time to do other things like go to dinner or a movie, something like that."
Mother's Day is usually the store's next busiest day, followed by Christmas, Breece said.
And the recent recession took a bite out of the flower shop's funeral business, she added.
"A lot of people will just cremate their loved ones instead of holding a funeral," Breece said. "Flowers are a luxury."
Breece noted the store's location has been the home of a flower shop, under several owners, for about 40 years.


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I've had limited use of it so far but it seems to be just what I was looking for. I wanted a tripod mount that would offer the same smoothness, stability, and simplicity as my Dobsonian mount. The AZ4 fits the bill. Like my Dob, it glides on teflon bearings so there is no sticky grease to contend with. Tension is controlled by a large knob on each axis. I keep the altitude tightened all the way and it works perfectly. Very easy to move but it stay right where I point it, even after switching to a heavier eyepiece. The pan handle can be fixed in two positions. I have mine in the lower position because it's easier to reach, but it this position the tripod legs get in the way a bit, so that's a small drawback.
Not much else to say right now. Once I try it with higher power I'll have a better idea of its stability. I'm really liking it so far, though.


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The Senate's decision to lift restrictions on Roth 401(k) conversions will be a boon to select individuals—those who can afford the tax bill now and whose employers have a Roth plan in place.
A key to the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, buried at the end of the 157-page law that President Barack Obama signed Dec. 26, relaxes restrictions that have kept workers from rolling over traditional 401(k) accounts to Roth 401(k)s.
The idea is that allowing people to convert to Roth 401(k) plans will generate income for the government and help stall—for a couple months—billions in spending cuts that would've otherwise gone into effect Jan. 1.
Until now, to make such a distribution without incurring a 10 percent penalty, workers must either have been retiring, terminating their job with their employer or turning 59½. But under the new law, employees can move their traditional 401(k) to a Roth version of the account without those events and without the penalty.
Because Roth 401(k)s are taxed when they are set up—not when funds are distributed, as in traditional plans—the government will reap the revenue benefit of conversions. Lawmakers expect to collect $12 billion in taxes from plan participants making the Roth 401(k) conversion.
However, advisers noted that Congress's decision is a win only for a narrow group of individuals: Younger workers who are building their 401(k) accounts and who can afford the upfront tax bite of the conversion.
"Say you're 40, and you have $100,000 in a 401(k) and you want to convert to avoid higher taxes, you can do it," said Ed Slott, creator of The IRA Leadership Program. "But for older employees, it's not as [good] a deal."
For older investors—a large chunk of advisers' clientele—the upfront tax bite usually outweighs the advantage of having tax-free income in retirement.
In the ideal situation, a client is earning less now than he or she would be in the future. In this case, the tax paid today on the conversion would be at the lowest rate possible. That makes higher-income clients, especially pre-retirees, the least eligible candidates for the deal, according to Michael Kitces, a partner at Pinnacle Advisory Group Inc.
"If your income hasn't risen much yet, then it's a good idea to convert to Roth status," he said. "But if your income is higher now and you think it'll be lower in the future, then stick with the traditional 401(k)."
Aside from the income and age questions—the availability of a conversion to a Roth account from a 401(k), 403(b) or 457 retirement plan is the biggest factor that will determine its usefulness to advisers' clients. The law paves the way for an in-plan conversion and companies have been adding Roth accounts. A 2011 Aon Hewitt survey of 546 mid-to-large-size plans found that 40 percent offered a Roth contribution capability that year. In 2009, 33 percent of plans offered Roth accounts while 11 percent did so in 2007. The company takes the survey every other year.
Though the law could prompt more plan sponsors to add Roth accounts, getting them up and going is no easy feat.
"It's a decision that needs to be communicated to the worker in a way that they understand," said Alison Borland, vice president of retirement solutions and strategies at Aon Hewitt. "And there is more complexity."
Further, employees already struggle with decisions about handling their retirement savings, so adding the choice to convert to a Roth will only give them another thing to worry about. Plan sponsors would have to find a way to educate participants about the option and encourage them to think about whether their own individual financial situation is ideal for a conversion.
"There are a lot of different things to think about, and they'll be dependent on your own circumstances," Borland said. "Employers feel comfortable saying that everyone needs to save more, but you don't want to say that everyone should do a Roth. It may not be the right time, and it may not be right at all."
Another reason why advisers might think twice about having clients jump on the Roth 401(k) bandwagon: The conversions are irreversible.
"With a Roth IRA, you have the option of undoing a conversion until Oct. 15 of the following year," said Slott. "With the Roth 401(k), there is no second look. It's a done deal."
Still, employees who can take advantage of the deal would be getting a jump-start on their retirement planning. They would have the benefit of tax diversification, as the Roth gives them tax-free income later, and advisers could help create a tax-efficient drawdown strategy once these workers retire.
"The average participant won't convert their entire 401(k) balance to a Roth," said Brian Douglas, a retirement sales consultant at Commonwealth Financial Network. "Advisers want tax diversification; you can customize your withdrawal strategy based on your circumstances."
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Berkeley, CA (Sports Network) - Richard Solomon and Allen Crabbe each scored
13 points as California triumphed over 10th-ranked Oregon, 58-54, on Saturday.
Solomon also had 12 rebounds for the Golden Bears (13-8, 5-4 Pac-12), who
won their first game against a ranked team this season. Tyrone Wallace
recorded 12 points and three steals.
Tony Woods had a game-high 14 points and eight rebounds, while Arsalan Kazemi
scored 10 points for the Ducks (18-4, 7-2), who lost their second
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I bought the sub but don't have the space for CG.
Just one of each for me. Toy spending is already stretched pretty thin with DCUC and Watchmen on top of the He-Man stuff. At least Thundercats died and I've managed to say no to the recent TMNT stuff.
I bought the sub but don't have the space for CG.
1 sub and 1 castle.
"Mattel's policy of things being seen as a failure if they don't sell out in minutes still annoys the hell out of me." .org Member paulioscorchio
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One sub, one castle.
Not to sound like a creepy cheerleader for Uki, but it's nice to know there is at least one person on this forum who is extremely positive & friendly all the time. I don't think I could be that nice even if you paid me. If we ever give out awards for "forum member of the month", Uki gets my vote. -Mr. Shokoti
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I´ve always been a cherry picker but I´m getting 1 CG, another MIB if I can.
Between my brother and I: 5 subs, but only 2 Castles, maybe 3.
2 subs and 2 CG
I had to change my credit card recently and it looks like it is good on the 2012 sub. I also told them to change it on my 2013 subs. I hope they changed both of my MOTU subs. Should I be worried or should I call in a month or 2? I was hopeing that the my sub page would be up by now...
Lipster Heroic Warrior
1 and 1 for me
Top MOTUC wants: Sagitar, Great Black Wizard, Fang-or, Skeletor's Skeleton Warriors, Odiphus, Illumina w/Sleetah, Lady Slither, Tuvar & Baddrah 2-pack
No sub. Will order 1 CG. If it gets close at crunchtime, will pony up for an additional one though.
I have 1 sub and 1 Castle preorder.
Would like 2, but realistically I will only be getting 1.
Masters of the Universe Classics, Ghosterbusters, and Voltron collector...any one have a storage unit(s) I can use? LOL
1 and 1 here also
Those whom god wishes to destroy,
He first makes mad. - Reinfield.
I did 3 subs for 2013 (first time, I usually only do 2), so I'll probably be doing 2 Castle Grayskulls.
6 subs and I may match with the Castle....
'Tis the wind and nothing more.....
1 Sub (which I was truly on the fence about) and 2 Castles for me (1 to open and 1 to keep MIB for my nephew).
One sub every year except 2013 I'll have 2. Only ordering 1 Castle Grayskull.
One sub per year and one Castle Grayskull Pre-order.
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing. -George Bernard Shaw
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One sub, one GS.
my feedback - http://www.he-man.org/forums/boards/...70#post2541970
One sub. Still on the fence about Castle Greyskull due to the cost. If it hasn't gotten over the goal line prior to November 10th though I will break down and get one just to see it get made.
One sub and pre-ordered one CG that I will never get because there's NO chance it'll make the preorder number if international shipping is $200.
Got Man-E-Faces, Give 'em Whiplash when I Battle-Cats
I have 4 2013 subs and 3 Castle Grayskull's preordered. My statue in front of Mattel headquarters will be built in 2014...lol
It's all about being polished when it counts!
3 & 3!
Long Live MOTU!!!!
Now & Forever!!!!
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Matthew Benardis' company, First Warning Systems, has developed a bra that can detect temperature changes in a woman's breasts, which could signal breast cancer, with the help of 16 sensors, eight on each breast.
Women would wear the bras for 12 hours, starting at 18 years old, as part of their annual health screening to gather the data for doctors.
First Warning Systems hopes to have the bra available for public use in the middle of next year.
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does the hr work in the water
does the hr work in the water
The watch works under water so you can watch lap time but the heart rate strap doesn't.
Just spoke with CatEye and the strap itself is resistant but not water proof.
Cats Eye
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
The heart rate monitor is hard to set up, directions are vague. But it does work good once you figure out how to get it on your bike.
have one 2.4GHz Digital Speed includet?
have Sensor Mount includet?
MSC Bike Mount Bracket includet?
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I am uncertain about what I should set as hostname during the installation of Zimbra. The hostname of my server is "zimbra.domain.ext" and I have created an A record and MX record for this hostname. I have read several other tutorials which state that I should configure "domain.ext" as my hostname.
I have tried both methods and when I configure "zimbra.domain.ext" this is also the domain name that is added to Zimbra during the installation which I find odd. Because then I have "firstname.lastname@example.com" instead of "email@example.com" which is in my opinion more clean.
Is there any way to set this up properly e.g. separate the FQDN and the actual domain that would like to add to Zimbra? If not, what is the preferred method using "zimbra.domain.ext" or just "domain.ext" during installation? Because when I only use "domain.ext" and I view someone else's account I get redirected to "http://domain.ext/" but I would like it to be "http://zimbra.domain.ext/".
I hope my question is clear. Basically it comes down to Zimbra treating the FQDN of the server as the domain name also while I believe these are to separate things.
Kind regards,