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Yakima Sky Box 16 Cargo Box $0.00
Use your seats for people instead of gear thanks to the spacious carrying capacity of the Yakima Sky Box 16 Cargo Box. This versatile roof carrier holds enough gear for the most epic roadtrips and its super-safe security features let your store even your most precious outdoor toys.
- New lid design is 50% stiffer for less rattling and easier opening
- Super Latch Security provides a safe and secure closure
- Quick-Installation hardware easily attaches to any roof bars and most factory racks
- Aerodynamic shape reduces drag and wind noise
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Will this fit on a Mini Clubman? If so, do I need anything additional to mount it on Mini-installed crossbars? (Huge thanks in advance for any information you can give me.)
Perfect for a family of 5.
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
We have a family of 5 (including our two huskies) and this is perfect for us to be able to go on road trips. The dogs get the back of the subie all to themselves and all our gear goes up in the cargo box.
What is the difference between the 16 and...
What is the difference between the 16 and the 16s?
Great product
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I've had my Skybox for about four months and we've used it on a few road trips. It has plenty of room to carry our skate and touring skis, or a stroller and a week's worth of clothes. It cuts down a bit on our gas mileage, but that's to be expected for any cargo box. It fits well on our 2006 Outback, leaving plenty of room to open the tailgate door. Now that I've done it a few times, I can install it on our car in under ten minutes and remove it in about two.
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Do you know the internal dimensions? Ski...
Do you know the internal dimensions?
Ski of any length up to much does packable?
Can accommodate Renegade 186?
The Skybox 16 is just a little shorter than 7 feet long and should easily fit your Renegades.
Do you ship to Canada (Nova Scotia)? If...
Do you ship to Canada (Nova Scotia)?
If yes What would shipping charges be?
How long would shipping take?
Do you know if any duty is required for shipping across border?
Curious in Canada
Hi Robert, thank you for your question.
We can ship to Canada, but unfortunately not all brands. Here is a complete list of our restrictions:
Skybox 16s
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Just bought my yakima skybox 16s the "s" Stands for short and is truly the only difference between this box and the SkyBox 18.
I fit 5 snowboards in this box with room to spare.
Installed in 10 minutes in the parking lot of Backcountry.com's warehouse here in SLC and couldnt be happier with the look and space this box provides.
Its practically silent on top of my 06 Pathfinder and I haven't noticed and MPG loss.
I have a 2008 Subaru Outback with factory...
I have a 2008 Subaru Outback with factory side rails, without crossrails. What do I need to get to be able to use the Sky Box 16?
This is the box that I have on my 2000 outback. I think the side rails are slightly different on the newer generations, but for my setup I have 4 RailGrab Towers (http://www.backcountry.com/yakima-railgrab-tower), and a set of round Yakima crossbars, I think they might be ~48" but not positive. The size of those that you'll need will depend on if you plan to put anything else on your roof (I also have a bike rack up there, so I needed some wider bars). Also, you'll probably want a 4-pack of SKS cores to secure the bars to your vehicle.
will this fit a 2012 honda pilot without...
will this fit a 2012 honda pilot without blocking the rear hatch and moon roof?
It'll sit over the moon roof, but it'll still be able to open. As to the back, there's usually quite a bit of leeway in how far forward you can mount it to let the hatch open. I have a friend with a slightly older Pilot and a box (not sure which model) and he doesn't seem to have any issues with it.
This box has been great!
I love that it opens from both sides, making my gear easy to reach. I purchased it with the intention to us it primarily for snowboards. I decided on this instead of something snowboard specific because it is versatile and can be used year round for various things. I?m also very impressed with how dry it keeps its contents, I even took it though the car wash and was thoroughly impressed. Great job Yakima! Worth your peso!
Is this too heavy for the roof rails on...
Is this too heavy for the roof rails on my 2008 coleman saratoga folding tent trailer?
Depends on how much stuff you put in it. But my step dad has one on his coleman trailer and it holds it just fine.
Will the Yakima skybox 16 work on a 2007...
Will the Yakima skybox 16 work on a 2007 Camry? Is there enough room for a couple bike racks? I have the bike racks , could this be attached to the bike rack bars, or would that be to much weight and width for the top? Thanks Ron
Loved it!
This was my first big camping trip, the box accommodated gear for two adults and two big dogs with separate tents. It was easy to secure to my Nissan Rogue's factory roof rack with cross bars. It did touch the spoiler but no biggie. The ease of use and added cargo room was worth it.
Short Base, Awesome Cargo Box
I bought this to replace an old Rocket Box that was forcibly removed from the top of my car. Perfect for me. Wider and taller than the Rocket Box which I thought was a bad use of space, but shorter so It doesn't hang over the front or back of the car. I can fit everything for my family and I in the box, leaving room in the back of the Outback for the dog. Very easy to take on and off if you desire. I can do it by myself with no problem. The new levers used to tighten the clamps on the factory bars are a blessing. Less sound and wind resistance. No more rattling, and just a small amount of wind noise when no music is playing. Overall perfect and exactly what I need.
Time to Relax
I've been looking to get a roof box for my 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon for some time now and my two requirements were that it fit my skis and that it fit my crashpad (not at the same time). It turns out this was the perfect box. It will fit any of my skis up to 186cm without any tweaking and it will fit my crashpad, an Organic Full Pad (36in x24in x8in. folded) without any problem. There is little to no windnoise when driving at highway speeds and so far I haven't noticed a major drop in gas mileage at all. It was very easy to install (with the help of a friend) and goes on and off easily for when I am not using it on my factory crossbars.. The latch mechanism and the general "hand feel" of the plastic is also very reassuring and certainly stiffer than older models I have used on friends' cars.
Write your question here...Will this sky...
Write your question here...Will this sky box fit my 2007 tahoe z71 with factory crossbars? with out rail grab towers?
Yes it will fit with no problem.
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Will this fit a 2002 4runner (3rd generation)...
Will this fit a 2002 4runner (3rd generation) without interfering with the rear hatch?
Yes, as long as you have it placed towards the front to where the rear hatch will clear it.
I just returned my Yakima Sky Box 16 after it popped open for the second time in a few years. Coincidently, this occurred while crossing bridges both times and we lost lots of gear both times. Also, the lid popped off the hinges after while packing it during a blizzard at Alpine Meadows. Yakima has not even given me the courtesy of a response from so-called customer service.
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text: The Travel Baby Depot Bag comes with a set of two top straps as well as the padded backpack straps. These top straps each have a buckle. You can connect & reconnect the buckles in multiple ways depending on your needs. Here are a few ways to use the tops straps. My favorites are hanging the bag on a stroller. luggage cart or in a closet. . . . → Read More: Travel Bag Tip #1: Hang from a Stroller & More


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Republic of Indonesia
Area: 2 million sq. km. (736,000 sq. mi.), about three times the size of Texas; maritime area: 7,900,000 sq. km.
Cities: Capital--Jakarta (est. 8.8 million). Other cities--Surabaya 3.0 million, Medan 2.5 million, Bandung 2.5 million, plus an additional 3 million in the surrounding area.
Terrain: More than 17,000 islands; 6,000 are inhabited, 1,000 of which are permanently settled. Large islands consist of coastal plains with mountainous interiors.
Climate: Equatorial but cooler in the highlands.
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Indonesian(s).
Population: (2001) 210 million.
Annual growth rate: (2001) 1.6%.
Ethnic groups: Javanese 45%, Sundanese 14%, Madurese 7.5%, coastal Malays 7.5%, others 26%.
Religions: Islam 87%, Protestant 6%, Catholic 3%, Hindu 2%, Buddhist and other 1%.
Languages: Indonesian (official), local languages, the most important of which is Javanese.
Education: Years compulsory--9. Enrollment--92% of eligible primary school-age children. Literacy--85%.
Health: Infant mortality rate--63/1,000 live births. Life expectancy at birth--men 60 years, women 64 years.
Work force (90 million): Agriculture--41.2%; trade and restaurants--19.8%, public services--13.7%; manufacturing--12.9% (1997 data).
Type: Independent republic.
Independence: August 17, 1945 proclaimed.
Constitution: 1945. Embodies five principles of the state philosophy, called Pancasila, namely monotheism, humanitarianism, national unity, representative democracy by consensus, and social justice.
Branches: Executive--president (head of government and chief of state) chosen for a 5-year term by the 700-member People's Consultative Assembly (MPR). Legislative--500-member House of Representatives (DPR) elected for a 5-year term. Judicial--Supreme Court.
Suffrage: 17 years of age universal and married persons regardless of age.
GDP (2001): $144.8 billion.
Annual growth rate (2001): 3.3%.
Per capita income (2001): $683.
Natural resources (13.6% of GDP): Oil and gas, bauxite, silver, tin, copper, gold, coal.
Agriculture (16.4% of GDP): Products--timber, rubber, rice, palm oil, coffee. Land--17% cultivated.
Manufacturing (26.1% of GDP): Garments, footwear, electronic goods, furniture, paper products.
Trade: Exports (2001)--$56.3 billion including oil, natural gas, plywood, manufactured goods. Major markets--Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, EU, and U.S. Imports (2001)--$31.0 billion, including food, chemicals, capital goods, consumer goods. Major suppliers--Japan, U.S., Thailand.
Indonesia's 210 million people make it the world's fourth-most populous nation. The island of Java is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, with more than 107 million people living in an area the size of New York State. Indonesia includes numerous related but distinct cultural and linguistic groups, many of which are ethnically Malay. Since independence, Bahasa Indonesia (the national language, a form of Malay) has spread throughout the archipelago and has become the language of most written communication, education, government, and business. Many local languages are still important in many areas, however. English is the most widely spoken foreign language. Education is free and compulsory for children through grade 9. Although about 92% of eligible children are enrolled in primary school, a much smaller percentage attend full time. About 44% of secondary school-age children attend junior high school, and some others of this age group attend vocational schools.
Constitutional guarantees of religious freedom apply to the five religions recognized by the state, namely Islam (87%), Protestantism (6%), Catholicism (3%), Buddhism (2%), and Hinduism (1%). In some remote areas, animism is still practiced.
By the time of the Renaissance, the islands of Java and Sumatra had already enjoyed a 1,000-year heritage of advanced civilization spanning two major empires. During the 7th-14th centuries, the Buddhist kingdom of Srivijaya flourished on Sumatra. At its peak, the Srivijaya Empire reached as far as West Java and the Malay Peninsula. Also by the 14th century, the Hindu Kingdom of Majapahit had risen in eastern Java. Gadjah Mada, the empire's chief minister from 1331 to 1364, succeeded in gaining allegiance from most of what is now modern Indonesia and much of the Malay archipelago as well. Legacies from Gadjah Mada's time include a codification of law and an epic poem. Islam arrived in Indonesia sometime during the 12th century and, through assimilation, supplanted Hinduism by the end of the 16th century in Java and Sumatra. Bali, however, remains overwhelmingly Hindu. In the eastern archipelago, both Christian and Islamic proselytizing took place in the 16th and 17th centuries, and, currently, there are large communities of both religions on these islands.
Beginning in 1602, the Dutch slowly established themselves as rulers of present-day Indonesia, exploiting the weakness of the small kingdoms that had replaced that of Majapahit. The only exception was East Timor, which remained under Portugal until 1975. During 300 years of Dutch rule, the Dutch developed the Netherlands East Indies into one of the world's richest colonial possessions.
During the first decade of the 20th century, an Indonesian independence movement began and expanded rapidly, particularly between the two World Wars. Its leaders came from a small group of young professionals and students, some of whom had been educated in the Netherlands. Many, including Indonesia's first president, Soekarno (1945-67), were imprisoned for political activities.
The Japanese occupied Indonesia for 3 years during World War II. On August 17, 1945, 3 days after the Japanese surrender to the Allies a small group of Indonesians, led by Soekarno and Mohammad Hatta, proclaimed independence and established the Republic of Indonesia. They set up a provisional government and adopted a constitution to govern the republic until elections could be held and a new constitution written. Dutch efforts to reestablish complete control met strong resistance. After 4 years of warfare and negotiations, the Dutch transferred sovereignty to a federal Indonesian Government. In 1950, Indonesia became the 60th member of the United Nations.
Shortly after hostilities with the Dutch ended in 1949, Indonesia adopted a new constitution providing for a parliamentary system of government in which the executive was chosen by and made responsible to parliament. Parliament was divided among many political parties before and after the country's first nationwide election in 1955, and stable governmental coalitions were difficult to achieve. The role of Islam in Indonesia became a divisive issue. Soekarno defended a secular state based on Pancasila while some Muslim groups preferred either an Islamic state or a constitution which included preambular provision requiring adherents of Islam to be subject to Islamic law. At the time of independence, the Dutch retained control over the western half of New Guinea, and permitted steps toward self-government and independence.
Negotiations with the Dutch on the incorporation of the territory into Indonesia failed, and armed clashes broke out between Indonesian and Dutch troops in 1961. In August 1962, the two sides reached an agreement, and Indonesia assumed administrative responsibility for Irian Jaya on May 1, 1963. The Indonesian Government conducted an "Act of Free Choice" in Irian Jaya under UN supervision in 1969, in which 1,025 Irianese representatives of local councils agreed by consensus to remain a part of Indonesia. A subsequent UN General Assembly resolution confirmed the transfer of sovereignty to Indonesia. Opposition to Indonesian administration of Irian Jaya, also known as Papua or West Papua, gave rise to smallscale guerrilla activity in the years following Jakarta's assumption of control. In the more open atmosphere since 1998, there have been more explicit expressions within Irian Jaya of a desire for independence from Indonesia.
From 1524 to 1975, East Timor was a Portuguese colony on the island of Timor, separated from Australia's north coast by the Timor Sea. As a result of political events in Portugal, Portuguese authorities abruptly withdrew from Timor in 1975, exacerbating power struggles among several Timorese political factions. An avowedly Marxist faction called "Fretilin" achieved military superiority. Fretilin's ascent in an area contiguous to Indonesian territory alarmed the Indonesian Government, which regarded it as a threatening movement. Following appeals from some of Fretilin's Timorese opponents, Indonesian military forces intervened in East Timor and overcame Fretilin's regular forces in 1975-76. Smallscale guerrilla activity persisted after Indonesia declared East Timor its 27th province in 1976, following a petition by a provisional government for incorporation into Indonesia. The UN never recognized Indonesia's incorporation of East Timor and later brokered negotiations between Indonesia and Portugal on the territory's status. In January 1999, the Indonesian Government agreed to a process, with UN involvement, under which the people of East Timor would be allowed to choose between autonomy and independence through a direct ballot.
The direct ballot was held on August 30, 1999. Some 98% of registered voters cast their ballots, and 78.5% of the voters chose independence over continued integration with Indonesia. Many persons were killed in a wave of violence and destruction after the announcement of the pro-independence vote. In October 1999, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) revoked the 1978 decree that annexed East Timor, and the UN Transitional Authority in East Timor (UNTAET) assumed responsibility for administering East Timor until it became independent on May 20, 2002.
Unsuccessful rebellions on Sumatra, Sulawesi, West Java, and other islands beginning in 1958, plus a failure by the constituent assembly to develop a new constitution, weakened the parliamentary system. Consequently, in 1959, when President Soekarno unilaterally revived the provisional 1945 constitution, which gave broad presidential powers, he met little resistance. From 1959 to 1965, President Soekarno imposed an authoritarian regime under the label of "Guided Democracy." He also moved Indonesia's foreign policy toward nonalignment, a foreign policy stance supported by other prominent leaders of former colonies who rejected formal alliances with either the Western or Soviet blocs. Under Soekarno's auspices, these leaders gathered in Bandung, West Java, 1955, to lay the groundwork for what became known as the Non-Aligned Movement. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, President Soekarno moved closer to Asian communist states and toward the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) in domestic affairs. Though the PKI represented the largest communist party outside the Soviet Union and China, its mass support base never demonstrated an ideological adherence typical of communist parties in other countries.
By 1965, the PKI controlled many of the mass civic and cultural organizations that Soekarno had established to mobilize support for his regime and, with Soekarno's acquiescence, embarked on a campaign to establish a "Fifth Column" by arming its supporters. Army leaders resisted this campaign. Under circumstances that have never been fully explained, on October 1, 1965, PKI sympathizers within the military, including elements from Soekarno's palace guard, occupied key locations in Jakarta and kidnapped and murdered six senior generals. Major General Soeharto, the commander of the Army Strategic Reserve, rallied army troops opposed to the PKI to reestablish control over the city. Violence swept throughout Indonesia in the aftermath of the October 1 events, and unsettled conditions persisted through 1966. Rightist gangs killed tens of thousands of alleged communists in rural areas. Estimates of the number of deaths range between 160,000 and 500,000. The violence was especially brutal in Java and Bali. During this period, PKI members by the tens of thousands turned in their membership cards. The emotions and fears of instability created by this crisis persisted for many years; the communist party remains banned from Indonesia.
Throughout the 1965-66 period, President Soekarno vainly attempted to restore his political position and shift the country back to its pre-October 1965 position. Although he remained president, in March 1966, Soekarno had to transfer key political and military powers to General Soeharto, who by that time had become head of the armed forces. In March 1967, the Provisional People's Consultative Assembly (MPRS) named General Soeharto acting president. Soekarno ceased to be a political force and lived under virtual house arrest until his death in 1970.
President Soeharto proclaimed a "New Order" in Indonesian politics and dramatically shifted foreign and domestic policies away from the course set in Soekarno's final years. The New Order established economic rehabilitation and development as its primary goals and pursued its policies through an administrative structure dominated by the military but with advice from Western-educated economic experts.
In 1968, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) formally selected Soeharto to a full 5-year term as president, and he was re-elected to successive 5-year terms in 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, and 1998. In mid-1997, Indonesia was afflicted by the Asian financial and economic crisis, accompanied by the worst drought in 50 years and falling prices for oil, gas, and other commodity exports. The rupiah plummeted, inflation soared, and capital flight accelerated. Demonstrators, initially led by students, called for Soeharto's resignation. Amidst widespread civil unrest, Soeharto resigned on May 21, 1998, 3 months after the MPR had selected him for a seventh term. Soeharto's hand-picked Vice President, B. J. Habibie, became Indonesia's third president.
President Habibie reestablished International Monetary Fund (IMF) and donor community support for an economic stabilization program. He released several prominent political and labor prisoners, initated investigations into the unrest and lifted controls on the press, political parties, and labor unions. A special session of the MPR held in November 1998 advanced the date of parliamentary elections to June 1999 and the lower house of parliament (DPR) rewrote the laws governing the elections.
Elections for the national, provincial, and subprovincial parliaments were held on June 7, 1999, in which 48 parties competed. International and domestic observers and monitors declared that the elections, while not problem-free, had been free and fair. In early August, President Habibie ratified the poll count. For the national parliament, Parti Demokrasi Indonesia Perjuangan (PDI-P, Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle led by Megawati Soekarnoputri) won 34% of the vote; Golkar ("functional groups" party of the government) 22%; Partai Persatuan Pembangunan (PPP, United Development Party led by Hamzah Haz) 12%; and Partai Kebangkitan Bangsa (PKB, National Awakening Party led by Nadhlatul Ulama, headed by Abdurrachman Wahid) 10%. Parliamentary seats were to be allocated according to new regulations and the 200 additional members of the MPR chosen. As described below, the MPR selected Abdurrahman Wahid as Indonesia's fourth President in November 1999 and replaced him with Megawati Soekarnoputri in July 2001.
Indonesia is a republic based on the 1945 constitution providing for a limited separation of executive, legislative, and judicial power. Substantial restructuring has occurred since President Soeharto's resignation and the short, transitional Habibie administration which followed. The Habibie government fashioned political reform legislation that- without changing the 1945 Indonesian constitution--formally set up new rules for the electoral system, the House of Representatives (DPR), the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), and political parties. An MPR decree adopted in November 1998 limits the president to two terms in office.
The president, elected for a 5-year term, is the dominant government and political figure. The president and the vice president are selected by the MPR, although legislation is being considered to provide for direct election of the president in the next election in 2004. The election in June 1999 produced no majority, and the MPR selected Abdurrahman Wahid, also known as Gus Dur, as the fourth president. Wahid proved unable to govern effectivel, and the MPR impeached him in July 2001, immediately appointing then-Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri as the fifth, and current, president. Although Megawati is the daughter of Indonesia's first president, Soekarno, and owes her early political prominence to him, she has achieved her own political power base and operates independently of her father. The President, assisted by a cabinet that she appoints, has the authority to conduct the administration of the government and is accountable only to the MPR. Although President Megawati's PDI-P party is the largest in parliament, she does not have a majority. She has formed a coalition government; her Vice President, Hamzah Haz, for instance, represents an Islamic party.
Under the political laws enacted in January 1999, the House of Representatives (DPR) has 500 members, of which 462 are elected and 38 appointed seats are reserved for the armed forces (TNI). The TNI seats are to be phased out. The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), which elects the president and vice president, has 700 members, consisting of the 500 members of the DPR, 135 provincial representatives selected by provincial assemblies, and 65 representatives appointed by social and community groups. The armed forces shaped and provided leadership for Soeharto's New Order from the time it came to power in the wake of the abortive 1965 uprising. Military officers, especially from the army, were key advisers to Soeharto and Habibie and had considerable influence on policy. Under the dual function concept ("dwifungsi"), the military asserted a continuing role in sociopolitical affairs. This concept was used to justify placement of officers to serve in the civilian bureaucracy at all government levels. Although the military still has great influence and is perhaps the only truly national institution, dwifungsi has largely disappeared. Military officers must now resign from the armed forces before taking a civilian government position. The police have been separated from the military, further reducing the military's direct role in governmental matters.
Principal Government Officials
President--Megawati Soekarnoputri
Vice President--Hamzah Haz
Minister of Foreign Affairs--Noer Hassan Wirajuda
Ambassador to the United States--Soemadi Djoko Moerdjono Brotodiningrat
Ambassador to the United Nations--Makmur Widodo
The Embassy of Indonesia is at 2020 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20036 (tel. 202-775-5200-5207; FAX: 202-775-5365). Consulates General are in New York (5 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10021, tel. 212-879-0600/0615; FAX: 212-570-6206); Los Angeles (3457 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010; tel. 213-383-5126; FAX: 213-487-3971); Houston (10900 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77042; tel. 713-785-1691; FAX: 713-780-9644). Consulates are in San Francisco (1111 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133; tel. 415-474-9571; FAX: 415-441-4320); and Chicago (2 Illinois Center, Suite 1422233 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601; tel. 312-938-0101/4; 312-938-0311/0312; FAX: 312-938-3148).
Indonesia has a market-based economy in which the government plays a significant role. It owns more than 164 state-owned enterprises and administers prices on several basic goods, including fuel, rice, and electricity. In the aftermath of the 1997-98 financial crisis, the government took custody of significant portion of private sector assets through acquisition of non-performing bank loans and corporate assets through the debt restructuring process.
In the mid-1980s, the government began eliminating regulatory obstacles to economic activity. The steps were aimed primarily at the external and financial sectors and were designed to stimulate employment and growth in the non-oil export sector. Annual real GDP growth averaged nearly 7% from 1987-97, and most analysts recognized Indonesia as a newly industrializing economy and emerging major market. The Asian financial crisis of 1997 altered Indonesia's political and economic landscape. Since 1997, Indonesia has had three presidents, and as of mid-2002, its economy is only just recovering to pre-1997 levels. Seven percent GDP growth is the level most economists consider necessary just to absorb new job seekers, but the Indonesian Government estimates growth in 2002 of 4% and in 2003 of less than 5%. The number of unemployed and underemployed (working less than 15 hrs/week) is currently estimated at 40 million.
President Megawati Soekarnoputri has made important strides in her first year in reducing political instability, strengthening Indonesia's relationship with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and reinvigorating the country's economic reform program. The government has completed four quarterly IMF reviews since September 2001. However, a sharp rise in anti-IMF sentiment among Jakarta politicians and commentators in mid-2002 has called into question the degree of political support for further reforms. Megawati's administration spawned a sustained increase in market sentiment during the first half of 2002, with both the rupiah and Jakarta Stock Exchange performing strongly. Consumer confidence and exports have begun to rise from their very low levels of late 2001.
The rupiah has stabilized significantly from trading at the Rp 11,440/USD level in July 2001 when President Megawati took office. After an initial surge following Megawati's election, the rupiah weakened again in the last half of 2001. Since then it has strengthened slowly to the Rp 8,800/USD level, an increase of 23%. Previously, the value of the Rupiah was very volatile ranging from Rp 2,500/USD prior to the Asian Financial Crisis to a low of Rp 17,000/USD after President Soeharto resigned in June 1998. Although the stability of the rupiah has returned, the approach of elections in 2004 and slower economic growth combined with high levels of debt have made exchange rate risk a major concern of investors.
The Megawati administration has made much less progress in improving Indonesia's troubled investment climate, and several adverse court rulings against foreign companies brought investment issues to the forefront of government policymaking in 2002. Besides the lack of legal certainty, existing and potential investors cite a number of concerns with respect to Indonesia's investment climate, including security, confusion over regional autonomy policies and fiscal decentralization, uneven implementation of economic reform commitments, and tax and labor issues.
Indonesia's public sector external debt rose from $54.2 billion in March 1998 to about $76 billion by the end of 2001. Private sector external debt stood at approximately $60 billion. The large amount of non-performing corporate debt, estimated in late 2000 at U.S. $65 billion, is a major factor limiting capital markets growth in Indonesia. Although debtors and creditors have reached agreement on a substantial number of restructuring terms sheets through IBRA and the Jakarta Initiative Task Force, most of these agreements have yet to reach legal closing. As a result, few of Indonesia's largest corporations are creditworthy.
Oil and Minerals Sector
Indonesia, the only Asian member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), ranks 17th among world oil producers, with about 1.9% of world production. Crude and condensate output averaged 1.4 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2001. In the 2001 calendar year the oil and gas sector, including refining, contributed approximately 13.7% to GDP and provided 35% to domestic revenues. The sector's share of export earnings was 22.4% in 2001, a greater percentage than recent years due to high world oil prices. U.S. companies have invested heavily in the petroleum sector. With domestic demand for petroleum fuels expanding, Indonesia will become a net importer of oil by the next decade unless new reserves are found. In 2001, Indonesian imports of crude oil and petroleum products totaled $5.4 billion while Indonesian exports of crude oil and oil products and LNG totaled $12.7 billion.
The state owns all oil and mineral rights. Foreign firms participate through production sharing and work contracts. The Indonesian Government passed a new petroleum law in October 2001 that deregulates the upstream and downstream sectors in 2 years. The law removes Pertamina's monopoly over downstream oil distribution and marketing of fuel products and makes no procedural distinction between foreign and domestic oil and gas companies. Pertamina's responsibility to manage Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs), which authorize investors to produce oil and gas, will shift to the central government. Oil and gas contractors are required to finance all exploration, production, and development costs in their contract areas; they are entitled to recover operating, exploration, and development costs out of the oil and gas produced.
Although minerals production traditionally centered on bauxite, silver, and tin production, Indonesia is expanding its copper, nickel, gold, and coal output for export markets. In mid-1993, the Department of Mines and Energy reopened the coal sector to foreign investment, with the result that the leading Indonesian coal producer now is a joint venture between U.K. firms BP and Rio Tinto. Total coal production reached 92.5 million metric tons in 2001, including exports of 66.5 million tons. The Indonesian Government hopes to surpass 120 million metric tons of coal production in 2005. Two U.S. firms operate three copper/gold mines in Indonesia, with a Canadian and U.K. firm holding significant other investments in nickel and gold, respectively. In 2001, the value of Indonesian mining exports generated $3.6 billion, with receipts from copper and coal accounting for 89.7% of the total.
Since the late 1980s, Indonesia has made significant changes to its regulatory framework to encourage economic growth. This growth was financed largely from private investment, both foreign and domestic. U.S. investors dominated the oil and gas sector and undertook some of Indonesia's largest mining projects. In addition, the presence of U.S. banks, manufacturers, and service providers expanded, especially after the industrial and financial sector reforms of the 1980s. Other major foreign investors included Japan, the United Kingdom, Singapore, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea.
Despite improvements in political stability, incomplete reform in other sectors has slowed foreign investment growth. New foreign investment approvals for the first 5 months of 2002 fell by 58% to U.S.$1.67 billion from U.S.$3.97 billion over the same period in 2001. From a record high of U.S. $33.8 billion in 1997, approvals fell 73% to roughly $9 billion in 2001. (Note: The data does not include investments in oil and gas, finance, banking, non-bank finance, insurance, and leasing. Government approval reports should be treated cautiously, and used as no more than an indicator of possible trends because they represent applications to invest and not actual projects or money.) The recent commercial court Manulife bankruptcy ruling brought to light serious weaknesses in the judicial system. Foreign businessmen have expressed reluctance to increase investments prior to the establishment of a better functioning legal and judicial system, greater adherence to transparent and competitive processes, and improvements in security. With the passage of a new copyright law in July 2002, Indonesia's intellectual property rights regime was strengthened; however, the lack of effective enforcement remains a major concern. Investors in the manufacturing sector also are concerned by rapidly rising wages, which threaten Indonesia's competitiveness in labor-intensive industries.
Since independence, Indonesia has espoused a "free and active" foreign policy, seeking to play a role in regional affairs commensurate with its size and location but avoiding involvement in conflicts among major powers. Indonesian foreign policy under the "New Order" government of President Soeharto moved away from the stridently anti-Western, anti-American posturing that characterized the latter part of the Soekarno era. Following Soeharto's ouster in 1998, Presidents Habibie and Wahid have preserved the broad outlines of Soeharto's independent, moderate foreign policy. Preoccupation with domestic problems has not prevented President Wahid from frequently traveling abroad and continuing to participate vigorously, though peripatetically, in many international fora. The traumatic separation of East Timor from Indonesia after an August 1999 East Timor referendum, and subsequent events in East and West Timor, strained Indonesia's relations with the international community.
A cornerstone of Indonesia's contemporary foreign policy is its participation in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), of which it was a founding member in 1967 with Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. Since then, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Burma, and Cambodia also have joined ASEAN. While organized to promote common economic, social, and cultural goals, ASEAN acquired a security dimension after Vietnam's invasion of Cambodia in 1979; this aspect of ASEAN expanded with the establishment of the ASEAN Regional Forum in 1994, which comprises 22 countries, including the United States. Indonesia's continued domestic troubles have distracted it from ASEAN matters and consequently lessened its influence within the organization.
Indonesia also was one of the founders of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and has taken moderate positions in its councils. As NAM Chairman in 1992-95, it led NAM positions away from the rhetoric of North-South confrontation, advocating instead the broadening of North-South cooperation in the area of development. Indonesia continues to be a prominent, and generally helpful, leader of the Non-Aligned Movement.
Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, though it is a secular state, and is a member of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). It carefully considers the interests of Islamic solidarity in its foreign policy decisions but generally has been an influence for moderation in the OIC. President Wahid has pursued better relations with Israel, and in August 2000 he met with former Israeli Prime Minister Peres.
After 1966, Indonesia welcomed and maintained close relations with the donor community, particularly the United States, western Europe, Australia, and Japan, through the Intergovernmental Group on Indonesia (IGGI) and its successor, the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI), which have provided substantial foreign economic assistance. Problems in Timor and Indonesia's reluctance to implement economic reform, have complicated Indonesia's relationship with donors.
Indonesia has been a strong supporter of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. Largely through the efforts of President Soeharto at the 1994 meeting in Bogor, Indonesia, APEC members agreed to implement free trade in the region by 2010 for industrialized economies and 2020 for developing economies.
Indonesia's Armed Forces (Tentara Nasional Indonesia, or TNI, formerly ABRI) total about 250,000 members, including the army, navy, marines, and air force. The army is by far the largest, with about 196,000 active-duty personnel. Defense spending in the national budget is only 1.8% of GDP but is supplemented by revenue from many military businesses and foundations.
The Indonesian National Police were for many years a branch of the armed forces. The police were formally separated from the military in April 1999, a process that was formally completed in July 2000. With 150,000 personnel, the police form a much smaller portion of the population than in most nations.
Indonesia is at a relative peace with its neighbors, although competing South China Sea claims, where Indonesia has large natural gas reserves, concern the Indonesian Government. Without a credible external threat in the region, the military historically viewed its prime mission as assuring internal security. Military leaders now say they wish to transform the military to a professional, external security force but acknowledge that the armed forces will continue to play an internal security role for some time.
Throughout Indonesian history the military maintained a prominent role in the nation's political and social affairs. Traditionally a significant number of cabinet members had military backgrounds, while active duty and retired military personnel occupied a large number of seats in the parliament. Commanders of the various territorial commands played influential roles in the affairs of their respective regions. In the post-Soeharto period, civilian and military leaders have advocated removing the military from politics (for example, the military's representatives in parliament have been much reduced), but the military's political influence remains extensive.
The United States has important economic, commercial, and security interests in Indonesia. Indonesia remains a linchpin of regional security due to its strategic location astride a number of key international maritime straits. Relations between Indonesia and the United States are good. The United States played an important role in Indonesian independence in the late 1940s and appreciated Indonesia's role as a staunch anti-communist bulwark during the Cold War. Cordial and cooperative relations are maintained today, although any formal security treaties do not bind the two countries. The United States and Indonesia share the common goal of maintaining peace, security, and stability in the region and engaging in a dialogue on threats to regional security. The United States has welcomed Indonesia's contributions to regional security, especially its leading role in helping restore democracy in Cambodia and in mediating among the many territorial claimants in the South China Sea.
The United States is committed to assisting Indonesia's democratic transition and supports the territorial integrity of the country. There are, nonetheless, friction points in the bilateral political relationship. These have centered primarily on East Timor and human rights, as well as on differences in our respective foreign policy orientations. The U.S. Congress cut off grant military training assistance (IMET) to Indonesia in 1992 in response to a November 12, 1991, incident in East Timor in which Indonesian security forces shot and killed East Timorese demonstrators. This restriction was partially lifted in 1995. Military assistance programs were again suspended, however, in the aftermath of the violence and destruction in East Timor following the August 30, 1999 referendum favoring separation from Indonesia. Indonesia continues to align itself with Non-Aligned Movement and G-77 foreign policy views, often taking unhelpful positions on issues of international human rights concern.
On worker rights, Indonesia was the target of several petitions filed under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) legislation arguing that Indonesia did not meet internationally recognized labor standards. A formal GSP review was suspended in February 1994 without terminating GSP benefits for Indonesia. Since 1998, Indonesia has ratified all eight International Labor Organization core conventions on protecting internationally recognized worker rights and allowed trade unions to organize. However, enforcement of labor laws and protection of workers rights remains inconsistent and weak in some areas. Continuing economic malaise has increased difficulties for workers and caused an increase in child labor (10-14 years old).
Economic Relations With the United States
U.S. exports to Indonesia in 1999 totaled $2.0 billion, down significantly from $4.5 billion in 1997. The main exports were construction equipment, machinery, aviation parts, chemicals, and agricultural products. U.S. imports from Indonesia in 1999 totaled $9.5 billion and consisted primarily of clothing, machinery and transportation equipment, petroleum, natural rubber, and footwear. Economic assistance to Indonesia is coordinated through the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI), formed in 1989. It includes 19 donor countries and 13 international organizations that meet annually to coordinate donor assistance. The 2000 CGI meeting is to be held October 17-18 in Tokyo.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has provided development assistance to Indonesia since 1950. Initial assistance focused on the most urgent needs of the new republic, including food aid, infrastructure rehabilitation, health care, and training. Through the 1970s, a time of great economic growth in Indonesia, USAID played a major role in helping the country achieve self-sufficiency in rice production and in reducing the birth rate.
USAID's current program aims to support Indonesia as it recovers from the financial crisis by providing food aid, employment generating activities, and maintaining critical public health services. USAID also is providing technical advisers to help the Indonesian Government implement economic reforms and fiscal decentralization and is supporting democratization and civil society development activities through non-governmental organizations.
Principal U.S. Embassy Officials
Ambassador--Ralph L. Boyce
Deputy Chief of Mission--Lewis Amselem
Political Counselor--Brian A. Nichols
Economic Counselor--Shari Villarosa
Administrative Counselor--J. Patrick Truhn
USAID Director--William Frej
Defense Attache--Col. Joseph Judge III
Consul General--Mary E. Grandfield
Public Affairs Officer--Charles N. Silver
Department of Agriculture Office: Anita Katial Zemany
Commercial Counselor--Margaret Keshishian
The U.S. Embassy in Indonesia is located at Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan 3-5, Jakarta (tel. (62-021) 3435-9000). U.S. mail to the embassy may be addressed to FPO AP 96520.
The U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya is located at Jalan Dr. Sutomo 33, Surabaya East Java (tel. (62-31) 568-2287).
Principal Officer
Phillip L. Antweiler
The U.S. Consular Agency in Bali is located at Jalan Hayam Wuruk 188, Bali (tel. (62-361) 233-605.
For information on economic trends, commercial development, production, trade regulations, and tariff rates, contact the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230.
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Ah, summer. The days are warm, the garden's up, the hammock and a novel beckons… but as the kids are out of school, I'll need to make some room in the hammock for them too, and before I get to my novel, there will be some kids books to read. Luckily, I have a soft spot for great picture books, and it will be nothing short of a pleasure to go through a stack of stories to be read aloud. And if they're about gardens and plants? Who can argue.
Here's a list of a few favourites of mine on the theme of gardening; there are many, many more out there; check your local library and go find a kid at the family reunion if you don't have any at home. Sharing a book is a great way to pass on your love of gardening. But really, you can enjoy these wonderful stories yourself, even if you don't have the excuse of a child at your side.
The Curious Garden, by Peter Brown
I am forever grateful to my friend Erika for leading me to this book. It has a slightly mischievous feel to it that I love, as little Liam's adopted garden starts sneaking out into the big grey city and changing the landscape for the better. An environmental statement perhaps, but told with a light hand and coloured with playful images.
The Tiny Seed, by Eric Carle
The life cycle of a flowering plant seems like the stuff for science textbooks, but in the hands of the masterful Eric Carle, it becomes a story full of beauty, drama, and insight. If you aren't familiar with this author/artist, bring home The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Very Busy Spider, and the Mixed-Up Chameleon as well.
The Gardener, by Sarah Stewart, illustrations by David Small
A young girl is sent from her beloved farm to her uncle's city bakery to help the Depression-struck family stay afloat. She brings with her a bundle of nerves and a suitcase full of flower seeds, and attempts the impossible: getting a smile out of Uncle Jim. An engaging, 'bloom where you are planted' story with Caldecott Honor-winning illustrations. Don't miss it.
Growing Vegetable Soup, by Lois Elkhart
Lois Elkhart's signature paper-cut art takes you through the planting, watering, and growing of all the veggies Father and child want in their soup. Bold colours and labeled objects make this a fun talk-about book for the curious set. Try the provided recipe, too!
And Then It's Spring, by Julie Fogliano, illustrations by Erin E. Stead
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There is just one name for a mid-atlantic-island: Atlantis
I have a fantasy island nation that is located in the Atlantic between North America and Europe. The island is large, about the size of Australia. The island was first settled by and colonized by Europeans in 1509. The island was sectioned off by, colonized, and settled by the English, French, Spanish,Dutch, and Belgians. The Spanish founded and settled several significant settlements in 1509 though the English and French had the greatest influence on the nation culturally. Through a gradual process these colonies formed into one nation. A realistic but fitting name recommendation would be greatly appreciated. Perhaps a name after a king, queen, prince, or princess but a name that would sound like a realistic nation, thank you.
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There is just one name for a mid-atlantic-island: Atlantis
or iceland or the açores.
If it is in the north, you definitevely overlook the influence of Denmark and Swenden in the exploration of the atlantic ocean. If it is more in the south you forgot the Portugese explorers. And how would Belgians, independant country only since the XIXth managed to settle that lately there if there were already other strong European nation involved*?
The nation name can come from either the name of one of the explorer (look for a spanish or portugese name), or the name these explorer refer the island before it has a name. Like the «*far island*». The name could be possibly in latin, the international language at the time, or in the language of the explorers.
The real island continent that was in that same position in the Paleozoic is referred to as "Avalonia"...
Another obvious one would be something like "Sealand" - Terre de Mere, Tiera del Oceano ... or something like "Westland" - if the occitan's discovered it, or Basque fishermen, it could be something like "Oc Nouvelle" or "Euskal lur berria" (the new Basque land - translated by google).
If the Spanish were the first ones there and established colonies and settlements then the names and possibly the name of the island itself would come from Spanish/Latin roots. However, since the English and the French have the most dominant impact on the culture the Spanish names/words would be borrowed into English and follow the English pronunciations. After all, the name "America" came from Latin origins named after the Italian explorer "Amerigo". So you could use ideas like this to create a name and a history for your island nation.
When, historically, do you need the name for? If the Spanish founded the first settlements there, they would have a name for it, but there's no telling whether subsequent nations would have respected that name, or given it a new name. Even if they simply used the same name, it would be a loanword, and would thus change to conform to the phonology of those languages, and over time would evolve with the language. However, if they didn't use the same name, there could easily be five or six names for the island. But, the likelihood is that if you get as far as the late 19th Century, one or two of those names would be dominant, depending on who represented the place in international diplomacy. Really, from what others have said, and from this, you should get the idea that we (and possibly you) need more information about the place before you can give it a realistic name.
I have an excellent article I downloaded years ago that seems to have gone offline.
Name Lang.doc
It is meant for creating a basic constructed language for the purposes of naming places and people in a fabricated setting. However I can see how you could use it perfectly adequately for naming made up place in the real world. Just ignore the first part of the article about making the language, and go on to the second part about using it to make your names. Use Spanish, Middle/Early Modern English, French, Dutch, (only English has changed significantly in that time period) or whatever other language you find relevant in place of the naming language. It contains a basic description of sound change in proper names, but you can apply the principles to a place name too.


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My wife and I were out to breakfast this morning (happens to be last day of 4th season) and saw a friend who owns a taxidermy and meat processing business. He told me that this year was the worst year he has had since opening his business 20 years ago. The bucks and bulls were smaller than before, especially the buck deer. Most of the people coming in for processing were not doing too well either. The one positive thing he said was that he has checked in more bears than ever.
First rifle season started out with a bang. Snowed for opening day and we all know how that can help. But second season was warm/hot and the hunting suffered. 3rd got some snow too and seemed a little better. Some rain/snow showers for 4th, but overall still warm.
I also have spent a lot of time in the NF where there are usually lots of big camps with 6 to 10 hunters. Saw maybe 1/2 as many as I usually see. Maybe the economy or the earlier promise of non residents not coming to Colorado because of our much publicized new gun legislation. Who knows!


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Seriously, outside of the 4 hours yesterday where our team played poorly, Memphis was a great time. I don't think too many fan experiences for me will rival being with that many Cyclone fans in as fun of a place as Memphis turned out to be (Beale St was just raging with Cyclone fans from Friday-Monday). I think i'm yet to hear a single person who went to NYC last year say that they had a better time there then they did in TN. Liberty is central to bigXII footprint, relatively inexpensive, a super fun place to get hammered in, great food, and a decent football facility (much better than a baseball stadium). lets get this done Bowlsby
Needless to say, I think we have a standing invite to the liberty bowl after we brought 25k+ to Memphis.
I would definitely welcome that switch.
That was my first bowl game, and that set a high bar. Awesome trip
Yes please. I didn't even go to Memphis, but I would much rather have this in the 6-8 bowl tier for the Big 12 than NYC.
They need to switch the Pinstripe Bowl for something. I'd like a bowl in Florida.
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I didn't go but Memphis seems like a more logical bowl destination for the Big 12 than NYC. And I have heard no complaints from anyone who attended.
The nice part about a Memphis vs a NYC is that there is only one place to congregate. Beale St is THE place in Memphis to mill about a get your swerve on. And we covered that place up! (oh, and Graceland too)! NYC doesn't offer a place to be with 25,000 of your closest friends. I'd definitely take Memohis over Shreveport EVERYDAY, but more warm-weather locations would be good too.
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That was my first bowl game, and that set a high bar. Awesome trip
same for me. and I could not be more impressed with our fan base after seeing the turnout.
every local person we spoke to commented "dang, ya'll travel in droves"
Agree. I had the same thought while there, although the weather isn't the best, the environment can not be beat. It is especially cool having all of your fans able to be in a central location vs spread across a major city.
Originally Posted by CyCrazy
I didn't go but Memphis seems like a more logical bowl destination for the Big 12 than NYC. And I have heard no complaints from anyone who attended.
Other than the game results, i dont think there was anything to complain about, except maybe that some of places werent ready staff-wise for the crowd we brought. Great easy location for just every big 12 team to make it to (<12 hours for everyone), historic bowl, great entertainment and food options on beale. A bowl that nearly everyone seems to say 'id do that again'
I'd vote for it. I went to the Pinstripe Bowl, had to skip this bowl trip. I've been to Memphis before and I think it's a better destination. We played in a stadium designed for football, for one thing. Add in the fact that it's in Big 12 country and I'm game for making the switch.
I would love for the Liberty to be a regular part of the rotation. Historic bowl in driving distance is a winner for me.
I had the exact same thought as we headed back to Iowa from Memphis.
Originally Posted by gocubs2118
They need to switch the Pinstripe Bowl for something. I'd like a bowl in Florida.
Florida bowl is a must. Among other positives, it would be great for recruiting.
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Hyundai and its stablemate Kia have been taking U.S. auto market share gradually for more than two decades. Lately, though, those chunks have gotten bigger. The South Korean car makers' sales are expected to surge almost 25% in September compared to the same month year ago, according to research firm Truecar.


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Rain, Shine, And Good TimesWritten by on March 10, 2006 East Coast Rods And Customs At Rhinebeck
Up until a few years ago, there were some log buildings on the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, New York, where a bunch of guys and gals with traditional-built rods would hang out during the Goodguys East Coast Nationals. The setting inspired the name Fort Hot Rod. Although the buildings are gone, a bunch of traditional-minded rodders still congregate, and Fort Hot Rod lives on. But this group represents only a small fraction of the action at the East Coast Nats.
The guys at the gate let in all 1972-or-earlier vehicles, so in addition to rods, customs, and classic trucks, Rhinebeck is the place to see street machines, musclecars, and (as always) one or two vehicles that defy categories. As we expected, the styles ranged from period-correct traditional to high-tech contemporary. As we hoped, many of the traditional rides we saw had a look we associate with the East Coast: channeled stance, motorcycle-style fenders, square rollbars, and big numbers on the odometers. Despite the short season, rodders "back here" are big on driving their cars.
We spent three days at the show soaking it all in, dodging raindrops, making friends, talking to vendors, visiting the numerous Goodguys car corrals, perusing the swap meet, getting an eyeful of approximately 1,500 show vehicles, and trying to pick only 10 as the Rod & Custom Top 10 winners. For more coverage of the Goodguys East Coast Nationals in Rhinebeck, visit the Rod & Custom Web site at www.rodandcustommagazine.com.
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When Kimberly Dolin wasn't driving her scalloped '29 A around the fairgrounds, it was parked on the hill with a bunch of other traditional rods at Fort Hot Rod. The roadster originally came from California, where it was part of the THEM club. The 351 engine is backed by a C4 transmission, and the '29 LaSalle dash is filled with Moon gauges.All the members of the Beatniks drive eye-catching traditional customs, but we especially liked Billy Monroe's '54 Merc, powered by a 312 Y-block with a fabricated air intake system. The car was nosed and decked, and lowered 4 inches, but most impressive is the ambitious top-chop.The '40 Ford commercial green paint on Tom McCarthy's Deuce highboy roadster extends underneath the car as well, and looks great with butternut yellow steelies with chrome rings and caps. The engine is a '58 283 small-block hooked to a four-speed, with a Ford 9-inch running 3.50 gears.Ed Flanagan did a beautiful job turning his Coast to Coast '36 Ford cabriolet into a unique ride. Ed extended the deck, lengthened and widened the hood, altered the fenders, added a custom grille, and extended the fadeaway headlight housings. He kept the handles at the rear of the suicide doors. The results are fantastic.Martin Kocevar started driving in the early '60s, and built his '32 Chevy in the style he remembers from those days. He kept the body stock, maintaining the original trim, but stripped the sheetmetal bare before shooting the suede black. Interior is black tuck 'n' roll with orange piping to match the rims. The 350 small-block has pushed the coupe to 135 mph at Cecil County Dragway.The stock height top on Rob Crane's '60 Starliner has been sunk into the cowl and rear deck area to provide a low look but retaining all window glass. Air Ride Technologies suspension adds to the pavement-scraping posture. Rob built the car in his 14x20 garage. The Thunderbird Special 352 is the original engine.Rhinebeck was the first big show for Jeff Bornstein's '32 roadster. The slicks, roll bar, straight pipes, and Big Al-blown small-block give Bornstein's Brookville-bodied Deuce an aggressive high-performance appearance, helped even more by red tuck 'n' roll, and some Radir five-spokes.After 18 years, Dave White decided to get his "rusty and rotten" '56 Pontiac Safari out of the garage and back on the street. Now it's a knockout. Dave cleaned up the body lines, keeping the hood suspenders and side trim, and adding '54 Vette grille teeth and a few other custom touches. Power comes from an injected 350 engine.
The first thing we noticed about Paul Babcock's '56 Ford F-100 pickup was the Vanilla Shake paint, followed by the louvered hood and tailgate, and Colorado Custom 17-inch rims. The tasty pickup rides on a Fatman Fabrications chassis, and runs a 454 engine with a TH400 automatic.Dick Applegate's super-smooth '31 five-window coupe is an original steel ride. Dick bought the car in 2000 in bone-stock condition. As you can see, he's made a few changes, such as smoothing and shaving everything, molding the body panels, raising the fenders, and chopping the top. He dropped in a ZZ4 small-block and a Richmond trans.Who paints black flames over gold? Joe Simon pulled it off with his '37 Chevy Master Deluxe Sedan, purchased 12 years ago at this same event. The original body has been treated to a 2-inch chop. The drivetrain combo is a TPI 454 with a 700-R4 and Currie 9-inch. Seats are from a Mercedes M-series. Wheels are 19- and 20-inch Intros.The Eagle One Excellent Choice Award was given to Bob Zapke's clean '49 Ford. The powertrain combination is a 302 with a C4 trans. The split bench is finished in white vinyl. Other custom elements include the frenched headlights, wide whites, and Cadillac wheel covers.Kenny Fransen's '49 Chevy displays a combination of old and new styles. Muscle comes from a 502 Ram Jet, with a TH400, and Winters quick-change. Kenny frenched the headlights and got rid of much of the chrome trim. He added Cadillac seats, a custom dash, air conditioning, and a GPS system.A little Rhinebeck rain brought out the Ferrari Red on Wayne and Barb Richards' '50 Olds custom--chopped 3 1/2 inches in back and 4 1/2 up front. Frenched headlights, shaved handles, wide whites, and side pipes complete the whole look. The engine is a 403 Oldsmobile.Joe Alexander says the inspiration for his '50 Chevy came from custom builder Larry Watson, and lowriders. In addition to scallops and panel painting on the roof, Joe's ride features some Dutch-like 'striping on the nose and decklid, and green metalflake on the dash and spider caps. A '57 Chevy six-cylinder mill and Saginaw four-speed make this custom run.Back at Fort Hot Rod, this channeled '31 A roadster is owned by Brian Dolin, husband of Kimberly (who owns the scalloped '29). Brian describes it as an old New England hot rod. It runs a 327 and TH400, and rolls on cheater slicks. Inside, a Pierce Arrow dash insert is filled up with Stewart-Warner instruments.Bill Towers turned a '55 Ford post car into a sweet East Coast mild custom with the addition of a custom grille, '55 Pontiac side chrome, '59 Cadillac ambulance taillights, and lots of baby blue paint. Bill stuffed an Isky cam into the 312 Y-block and threw a Borg-Warner T10 behind it. The car earned the Killer Kustom Award.
This '51 Merc is still a work in progress. Owner Skip Mucci found it in Florida earlier this year, in close to this condition. He contributed the spots and some cool pinstriping. The taillights are Packard. The interior is next on the agenda, as well as some chrome mirrors.Carl Libucha didn't overlook a single detail on his outstanding T, packed with a six-carbed 283 and three-speed. The motorcycle-style fenders, undropped and drilled I-beam axle on a suicide perch, tube shocks, front and rear split wishbones, and miles of pinstriping all look great.It looks peaceful sitting here on the grass, but Jake Roberts' '39 sedan has gone faster than 98 mph in the quarter at the Maxton Monster Mile. The Flathead is a bored and stroked '53 Merc with Baron heads and reverse-mounted dual 94s.Boogie Woogie is the nickname of Doug Anderson's cream and red scalloped '31 five-window coupe. The channeled Model A was originally built as a race car. The small-block is a '66 small-journal 327 with triple pots. Trans is a reverse-shifted Turbo 350.


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Well, the title pretty much says it all. What are your favorite Mountain House meals when in the back country?
Well, the title pretty much says it all. What are your favorite Mountain House meals when in the back country?
"Make no mistake, it's not revenge he's after ... It's the reckoning." Doc Holliday
Spaghetti, stroganoff, lasagna
Lasagna, Spaghetti
Lasagna and beef stew are my favorites, going to try the chicken fajita here in about 2 weeks, I hope its good.
I've yet to try any that I don't like but the below are my favorites. Ok now I'm hungry .
Lasagna with Meat Sauce
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Beef Teriyaki with Rice
Chicken Teriyaki with Rice
Beef Stew
Sweet & Sour Pork with Rice
Beef Stroganoff with Rice
Mac & Cheese!
Chicken teriyaki and breakfast skillet!
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Lasagna with Meat Sauce
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Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
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Same as Ikeepitcold but in reverse order.
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NSRA Louisville Nationals Swap Meet - The Buyer's MarketWritten by Gerry Burger on January 1, 2012 There were deals to be had at the swap meet.
The big story at the swap meet this year was not to be found in parts, rather the real deals were on cars. From barn finds to finished cars, the prices were right. Reports from the swap meet vendors were all the same, "The parts are selling but complete cars are barely being looked at."
Of course this was the first week in August and the country was going through some very trying times in the financial markets and that no doubt contributed to the lack luster sales on complete cars. But if you were looking for your next project there was a great collection of vintage automobiles available. As a matter of fact, there may be no better time to buy a project car than right now, from Deuce sedans to a '60 Rambler, there seemed to be something for everyone. Here's a sampler of what we found in the Nats 2011 swap meet.
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You could find everything from complete C4 and C5 Corvette suspension pieces to a set of big eight-lug Pontiac wheels in "The Parts Department."There were several great barn finds for sale, this '36 three-window had been in storage since 1963, and according to the sign the blue paint was sprayed on that same year. Asking price was $22,500, including the 265 motor under the hood.Edelbrock carburetors have been around long enough to find a whole table dedicated to used units. At $100 each, they were a very good deal.This Deuce coupe was sporting a radical top chop that was never finished, but the pieces were all there. The '32 was pretty solid and was one of the few cars to sell over the weekend; the asking price was $17,500.This little Rambler made our list of Top Five deals in the swap meet. By Saturday the price was down to $2,400. And it was one very solid Rambler.We really like station wagons, and the more obscure models are even cooler. This '56 Plymouth had tons of potential and the car appeared to be very complete.It seemed unbelievable that this Deuce Tudor was still available Saturday afternoon. With an asking price of $8,900, we thought this sedan would be snatched up early. It had Pete & Jakes chassis parts and a solid body.At first glance you might think this was a complete belly tanker, but actually it was just some carefully placed parts to suggest what you could build. The tanker was $1,500, while the early Ford suspension was priced at $800.


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1 dead following Disney World bus crash
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LAKE BUENA VISTA — A woman is dead following a bus crash near Walt Disney World's Epcot theme park.
The Florida Highway Patrol reports that a Disney's Magical Express bus rear-ended a car Friday afternoon. Witnesses said the car stopped in the middle of the road, and the bus was unable to brake.
According to an FHP report, the 63-year-old woman who had been driving the car was taken to Celebration Health in Kissimmee. She was later pronounced dead. FHP wasn't immediately naming the victim.
The bus was carrying 36 passengers. FHP says two were hospitalized with minor injuries.
No charges were immediately filed.
Disney's Magical Express is a complimentary shuttle service that transports guests between the airport and the resort. It is operated by Mears Transportation.
Disney said in a statement that the company is providing support to the passengers on the bus.
Mears says it is cooperating fully with FHP.
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With the time change, perhaps it's time to adopt a new best friend. The Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Service Center (ASC) is hosting the Spring Ahead event by offering FREE adoptions on all canines this weekend, Saturday, March, 9, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 10, from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Enjoy the extra sunshine this spring with one of the many playful and loving dogs ready and waiting at the ASC to be your loyal companion.
The Animal Service Center, located adjacent to Tom Brown Park at 1125 Easterwood Drive, is operated and maintained by the City's Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department. More information is available by calling the Center at 891-2950.
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