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Mercedes-Benz Actros:
the star shines brighter than ever
Milestone: first truck series with an automated transmission as standard
Innovative technology for greater economy
Basic and Classic economy packages to boost cost-efficiency
Basic, Classic and Top comfort packages for yet greater appeal
Safety packages rewarded with discounts on insurance premiums
The third generation of the Mercedes-Benz Actros has been built for uncompromising economy, comfort, safety and environmental compatibility, while a fresh-looking but powerful design gives it yet greater appeal. This is one star that is shining brighter than ever before.
Milestone: first truck series with an automated transmission as standard
Mercedes PowerShift 2 is fitted as standard in the new Actros. The redeveloped version of the automated transmission now features a built-in incline sensor and optimised shift strategy. The refined sensor system results in a smoother yet far swifter change between the transmission ratios. Any vibrations when pulling away are detected at their onset and suppressed. The improvement in shift comfort brought about by the anti-judder control has significantly reduced the pitching and rolling movements of the cab. For the "Manoeuvring mode", the entire torque build-up and reduction process was subject to a fundamental reworking.
The new Mercedes PowerShift 2 transmissions are direct-drive transmissions (apart from on 6x4). The direct-drive transmissions boast far superior efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.
Innovative technology for greater economy
The new battery status display that will be fitted in the new Actros as standard from the end of 2008 makes it even more cost-effective.
Bringing about a further reduction in fuel consumption was an overriding priority for the Mercedes-Benz engineers when working on the new Actros, something which has been achieved by implementing a string of individual measures. The E‑APU (Electronic Air Processing Unit) is one of the innovations that has a positive impact on fuel consumption. It works by increasing the supply pressure in the brake circuits and additionally generating pressure during vehicle braking. In the new Actros, priority is given to running the air compressor in overrun mode only, and especially when driving downhill. A new coolant pump control mechanism that is due to be introduced in 2009 brings about further savings: it runs the pump at a lower speed at partial throttle, meaning reduced power consumption. This measure alone is able to cut fuel consumption by 0.7 per cent. When combined with the E-APU, fuel consumption drops by one per cent.
Engines spanning nine power categories: economical and environmentally sound
The new Actros employs the technically mature Euro 4/5 versions of the OM 501 LA and OM 502 LA engines. The line-up encompasses six 11.9 litre V6 engines ranging from 235 kW (320 hp) up to 350 kW (476 hp), along with three 15.9 litre V8 units with outputs of between 375 kW (510 hp) and 440 kW (598 hp). The powerplants have already proven their abilities in over 200,000 commercial vehicles, helped by their particularly economical and environmentally friendly BlueTec technology.
Basic and Classic economy packages to boost cost-effectiveness
Anyone who keeps a tight rein on their costs might want to opt for the Basic economy package for the Actros. For semitrailer tractors, for example, this comprises automatic circuit breakers instead of conventional safety fuses, adjustable wind deflectors, as well as either a low-maintenance fifth-wheel coupling or a compact fifth-wheel coupling, plus a matching mounting plate. The Classic economy package supplements all this with a Voith retarder.
Actros raises the bar yet again for comfort
Optional rain and light sensors are available to assist the driver, marking a world first for trucks. There is the first ever level control to be fitted in a truck cab for smoothly adjusting the horizontal position of the comfort top bed. The bottom bed now also features a slatted frame with high point elasticity. The shaving mirror is a highly practical feature, as is the optional folding table. The towel rail included as standard in the new Actros L-cab and Megaspace cab is fitted with coat hooks. The new Actros is equipped as standard with a compressed-air connection in the cab, making it possible to clean the cab with a compressed-air gun.
Basic, Classic and Top comfort packages for yet greater appeal
Comfort packages are available to add to the appeal of the Actros. The Basic comfort package includes two-way speakers, ambient interior lighting, an electrically adjustable roller blind, extended central locking with remote control, along with an electrically operated tilting/sliding glass sunroof. The Classic comfort package supplements this with a leather steering wheel, a roller sunblind on both sides, air horns, plus, in Germany, the pre-installation for FleetBoard and a communications interface. For supreme comfort there is the Top comfort package. This adds a refrigerator with a 25-litre capacity in the slide-out compartment, automatic climate control and the illuminated Mercedes star in the centre of the radiator grille.
Active Brake Assist slams on the brakes when danger threatens
The new Actros is the first and, so far, the only truck in series production to be offered with the option of Active Brake Assist. It is based on the Telligent proximity control and independently triggers a full brake application when there is an acute risk of a rear-end collision with vehicles in front.
Additional safety systems that come to the driver's aid are available as special equipment: the Telligent Lane Assistant emits an audible signal to alert drivers when they are on the verge of drifting out of lane. Telligent stability control is an active driving safety system that reduces the risk of semitrailer rigs skidding. Vehicle damping that adapts to the changing situation is available with Telligent roll control.
Safety packages rewarded with discounts on insurance premiums
Starting with Germany, the safety assistance systems are to be offered for the new Actros in safety packages. The Top safety package features all of the available systems, including Active Brake Assist. Allianz Insurance is taking part in the SafetyPlus scheme by offering a discount of ten per cent in conjunction with this package. To coincide with the launch of the new Mercedes-Benz Actros, the Mercedes-Benz Bank is also offering a truck insurance policy which rewards the inclusion of safety systems.
Actros design: dynamism and a visible aura of outstanding capability
The Mercedes-Benz Actros exhibits an emotive yet functional design. The most emotional new feature – at least in the dark – is the discreetly glowing Mercedes star. This effect is achieved by the optional LED illumination. With its sweeping V‑shape, the new front flap blends seamlessly into the striking front aspect of the Actros. The line extends all the way up to the sun screen in a gentle curve. At the same time, the fins in the trim grille in front of the radiator have been reduced in number and given a far bolder look, courtesy of their dynamic shape. The new sun screen, which appears to be split into three sections and blends smoothly into the V‑shape, reinforces the impression of power and dynamism.
The new Mercedes-Benz Actros at the 2008 International Commercial Vehicle Show in
Six vehicles for on-road applications mirror the broad operating spectrum of the Actros. Taking centre stage are two-axle semitrailer tractors, including the Actros 1844 LS with an L-cab, the 1846 LS and 1851 LS with the Megaspace cab, as well as the range-topping Actros 1860 LS, again in Megaspace guise. These are accompanied by the Actros 2655 LS three-axle semitrailer tractor with a 6x4 axle configuration and a Megaspace cab. A 2444 L 6x2 is also on show as an example of an air-sprung chassis.
World premiere: the new construction Actros - the consummate pro for the construction site
Perfectly tuned construction specialist: robust, economical, comfortable
Numerous new features for protecting components
New Mercedes PowerShift Off-road automatic gearshift
Actros heavy-duty tractor unit: Mercedes PowerShift up to
of 250t
Application-specific equipment features and bodies available ex factory
Practice-oriented cockpit with innovative features
The new Actros for construction-site transport is receiving its world premiere at the 2008 International Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover. It has been perfectly honed for construction-site transport applications, courtesy of several dozen innovations and improvements that have made it more robust, economical, comfortable and easier to fit bodies to than ever.
Striking stainless-steel protective plate to prevent damage
The most noticeable improvement to the new construction Actros is a four-millimetre-thick, high-strength plate made from stainless steel for protecting the radiator and engine. This plate shields the components from damage, while its ridges also lend further impact to the powerful styling of the new Actros construction truck.
The well-protected exterior mirrors on the new construction Actros are nearly as eye-catching as the protective plate. Their robust housing is made from shock-proof, scratch-resistant plastic. The new improved pivoting step is another typical feature of construction vehicles. It has now been made immune to lateral strain too. Also new are the protective grilles for the headlamps, which are made from sturdy, black-painted steel. A quick-release fastening allows the grilles to be opened for cleaning purposes. The tail lights are equally as well shielded. The fuel tank is one of the components which is especially at risk in a construction vehicle – on the new Actros, a shield plate can be installed underneath it.
Mercedes PowerShift Off-road for the construction Actros
The new construction Actros is also optionally available with the new twelve-speed automatic gearshift from Mercedes-Benz and all its accompanying benefits. In view of its modified configuration and different functions, this version of the automated manual transmission has been aptly christened the PowerShift Off-road. The transmission's swift, precise gear changes are especially vital when negotiating construction sites.
Functions such as the Manoeuvring mode, the Rock Free mode and the four reverse gears truly come into their own when faced with the rugged conditions on construction sites. The same applies to the refined transmission control resulting from the built-in incline sensor system and the further improved anti-judder control. The transmission comes with specially developed, extra-robust forged-steel arms for coping with the toughest applications.
Dependable, economical and environmentally sound engines
Just like the Actros for long-distance transport, the construction Actros employs the technically mature OM 501 LA and OM 502 LA engines. The line-up encompasses six 11.9-litre V6 engines ranging from 235 kW (320 hp) up to 350 kW (476 hp), along with three 15.9-litre V8 units with outputs of between 375 kW (510 hp) and 440 kW (598 hp). The powerplants have proven their abilities 200,000 times over, helped by their particularly economical and environmentally friendly BlueTec technology. The excellent economy of the new construction Actros is given a further boost by a new, long final drive ratio.
Actros heavy-duty tractor unit: Mercedes PowerShift up to
of 250t
The Mercedes PowerShift transmission demonstrates its performance capabilities in the preproduction Actros heavy-duty tractor unit, featuring a Megaspace cab and a maximum gross combination weight of 250 tonnes. The uprated OM 502 LA V8 turbodiesel engine in BlueTec 5 guise musters up 480 kW (653 hp) from its 15.9‑litre displacement along with a peak torque of 3000 Nm.
The transfer of power to the transmission in the G 280-16 version of the Mercedes-Benz PowerShift employs a fill-controlled hydrodynamic clutch. This generates high pulling power even at low engine speeds, whilst enabling the engine to rev up to maximum torque with zero load. The result is staggering tractive power combined with smooth acceleration and good controllability. A manoeuvring mode enables ultra-low speeds for precise manoeuvring with high loads.
Straightforward body attachment with no conversion work
The new construction Actros makes body attachment particularly easy, thanks to features such as the adjustable exhaust behind the cab, whose height can be adapted in just a few simple steps. The direction of discharge can be individually varied at the same time. This handy adjustment facility eliminates the need for awkward subsequent conversion work that may not be carried out to a professional standard.
Dump truck operators are able to order their new truck equipped as a road paver straight from the factory. Specification includes a high-level rear floodlight, rear reflectors at the sides, shortened wings with folding splash guards, tail light grilles with eyelets, along with a folding rear underride guard.
There is a new tipper body from Meiller that can be ordered factory-fitted for the new construction Actros. This incorporates a host of advances, including side boards and a tailgate with improved wear resistance and gap sealing, a larger tipping angle, noise-reduced fittings and catches, improved ease of operation when folding down the side board and an automatic unloading system with double closing force.
Premiere: the first construction truck with a battery status display
The new battery status display that will be fitted in the new Actros as standard from the end of 2008 makes it even more cost effective. Its bar-chart display indicates the current charge status as well as forecasting the remaining battery life.
The task of cleaning the cab of the new construction Actros is straightforward, thanks to the compressed-air connection fitted inside it. With the help of the compressed-air gun supplied as standard, the driver is now able to quickly blow loose bits of dirt out of the cab. The new roller sunblinds on the left and right of the cab are no less practical. The handy folding table on the co-driver's side also helps to boost the sense of wellbeing. And when it's time to freshen up, drivers are also bound to appreciate the towel rail.
Excellent visibility is provided by the work lamp that is installed on the rear wall of the cab in the centre and illuminates an area measuring 10 x 5 m in size. The onset of darkness or rain calls the rain and light sensor into action. There is now a continuous handrail above the construction-site step at the side which continues up over the rear wall and forwards along the cab roof.
The new Mercedes-Benz construction Actros at the 2008 International Commercial Vehicle Show in
Three dump trucks and a tractor unit provide an overview of what the new construction Actros has to offer: a two-axle Actros 1841 AK all-wheel-drive dump truck with an M‑cab and a three-way tipper body from Meiller, the Actros 2646 LK 6x4, a three-axle dump truck with air suspension also featuring the M‑cab and a three-way tipper body from Meiller, plus the highlight amongst the classic dump trucks being exhibited at the show, an Actros 4148 AK 8x4/4 with an M‑cab and a rear tipper from Carnehl. The uninteresting-sounding model designation 4165 S 8x4/4 actually denotes a must-see exhibit, as it is the name of the superb Actros heavy-duty tractor unit that generates an uprated engine output of 480 kW (653 hp). It has a permissible gross combination weight of 250 tonnes.
Mercedes-Benz Axor: more attractive than ever
PowerShift: faster shifts and weight-saving design
Exclusive for the Axor: exceptionally powerful Turbobrake
The Mercedes-Benz Axor has moved up another gear and now boasts even more appeal than ever thanks to the Mercedes-Benz PowerShift transmission, the Turbobrake and a wealth of additional safety systems.
PowerShift: faster shifts and weight-saving design
Key strengths of the new transmission generation include further improved economy plus faster and smoother gear changes. With twelve ideally spaced gear ratios, the Mercedes-Benz PowerShift is a fully automated transmission that covers the entire spectrum from manoeuvring speeds to fast motorway speeds at low rpm. Mercedes-Benz PowerShift is available in conjunction with the OM 457 engines (265 kW/360 hp and above).
Exclusive for the Axor: exceptionally powerful Turbobrake
One option available specifically for the Axor with the OM 457 LA engine is the Turbobrake, which extends the functionality of the auxiliary brake and increases the exhaust backpressure by means of a retarding grille within the turbocharger. This setup increases the braking power by more than 50 percent compared to the constantly-open throttle valve and is effective at up to 2500 rpm (equivalent to 440 kW of braking power).
Numerous safety/assistance systems for the driver
Numerous assistance systems for the Axor have been introduced during the past twelve months: a hill holder in conjunction with the Telligent braking system, Telligent proximity control, the Telligent Lane Assistant, the Turbobrake and a Voith retarder. Axor models were already available with Telligent roll control (platform chassis units) and Telligent stability control.
To actively promote the introduction of safety/assistance systems, Mercedes-Benz has grouped together many of these functions in a Classic Safety Pack.
Wide range of Axor variants
Six-cylinder in-line diesel engines are one of the Axor's fortes. The line-up features 900-series powerplants including BlueTec diesel technology with a displacement of 6.4 litres or 7.2 litres and the OM 457 LA with a displacement of 12 litres. The power spectrum extends from 175 kW (238 hp) to 315 kW (428 hp) with Euro 4/5. Customers can choose from an extensive range of semitrailer tractors, solo vehicles, tippers and concrete mixers with numerous different axle configurations. Four different cabs and three cockpits are also available, offering even more scope for customers to tailor the Axor to their specific requirements.
The Mercedes-Benz Axor at the 2008 International Commercial Vehicle Show in
Three Mercedes-Benz Axor trucks are representing the model series at the 2008 International Commercial Vehicle Show. The first is an Axor 1833 L chassis with a box body. An Axor 3240 B 8x4/4 chassis with a concrete mixer body underlines the Axor's suitability for use in the construction industry. The third truck is an Axor 1843 LS semitrailer tractor with the L cab.
Mercedes-Benz Axor BlueTec Hybrid:
world premiere at the 2008 International Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover
First prototype with hybrid drive for long-distance haulage
Fuel consumption reduced by between four and ten per cent
The new Axor BlueTec Hybrid is part of the "Shaping Future Transportation" initiative and highlights the benefits of hybrid drive systems for long-distance-haulage applications in terms of both emissions and fuel economy.
First vehicle for long-distance haulage to feature hybrid drive
The Mercedes-Benz Axor BlueTec Hybrid is set to be the first truck in its class to demonstrate the potential savings offered by hybrid drive systems for long-distance-haulage applications. The architecture of this parallel hybrid drive system is reflected in the Atego BlueTec Hybrid. At its heart is the OM 926 six-cylinder in-line engine with a displacement of 7.2 litres, an output of 240 kW (326 hp) and a peak torque of 1300 Nm. The electric motor achieves a peak power output of 44 kW and torque of 420 Nm. The powerplant is matched with the Mercedes PowerShift twelve-speed fully automatic transmission. Weighing only 155 kg more, the Axor BlueTec Hybrid prototype boasts an impressive payload.
The electric motor draws its energy from lithium-ion batteries. The vehicle starts off solely in electric mode and is therefore both quiet and environmentally friendly. The internal combustion engine idles to provide drive for the power take-offs. A start/stop system switches off the diesel powerplant when the vehicle comes to a halt. The electric motor powers the vehicle on its own up to a certain vehicle speed. If more power is required, the electric motor acts as a booster to assist the diesel engine.
Fuel saving of between four and ten per cent in long-distance-haulage applications
In long-distance-haulage applications, the Mercedes-Benz developers estimate that the Axor BlueTec Hybrid will consume between four and ten per cent less fuel than a vehicle equipped with a conventional drive system, depending on the route and the driving style.
Mercedes-Benz Atego: short-radius
distribution bestseller
The hit short-radius distribution model with 250,000 units sold
Already in service: Atego BlueTec Hybrid (11.99 t)
Engine start/stop system for saving fuel
Euro 5 rating for entire engine range
The Mercedes-Benz Atego short-radius distribution truck display at the 2008 International Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover revolves around the topics of Euro 5-compliant engines and hybrid drive power. The sales figures speak for themselves: over 250,000 Atego trucks have been supplied to customers since 1998. Its primary strengths include cost-effectiveness, encompassing everything from fuel consumption to resale value, high quality that extends to the cab cockpit, as well as exceptional reliability. The range comprises models with permissible gross vehicle weights varying from 6.5 t up to 15 t, and even 16 t if the load capacity is uprated.
Already in service: Atego BlueTec Hybrid (11.99 t)
The Atego Hybrid with a GVW of 11.99 t is already undergoing customer trials. The parallel hybrid unit features a compact and lightweight OM 924 LA four-cylinder diesel engine, that fulfils the EU's Euro 5 emissions standard and has an output of 160 kW (218 hp) plus 810 Nm of torque, working in unison with an electric motor. This delivers a maximum output of 44 kW, with torque of 420 Nm. The task of transferring power to the wheels is handled by a Mercedes-Benz G 85 automated transmission. The electric motor is placed between the clutch and the transmission, and supports the diesel unit at low and moderate engine speeds in particular. Pulling away, performed by the electric motor, is emission-free.
If extra power is required – when driving uphill or accelerating sharply for instance – the electric motor cuts in to boost the diesel engine's power for a short time, depending on its charge status. The electric motor draws its power from high-energy, high-performance lithium-ion batteries. The potential fuel savings amount to as much as 20 per cent.
Engine start/stop system for saving fuel
The optional engine start/stop system in the Atego models shuts off the engine whenever the truck is stationary for at least three seconds, the transmission is in neutral and the clutch pedal is not depressed. The instant the driver touches the clutch, the engine automatically springs back to life. The result is an average reduction in fuel consumption of three per cent; the saving is even higher when driving purely in urban traffic.
Euro 5 rating for entire engine range
The Atego already boasts a wide range of engines which have been certified in accordance with the EU's Euro 5 emissions standard. The line-up includes three BlueTec engines with four and six cylinders and displacements of between 4.25 and 6.37 litres, which span seven power categories from 115 kW (156 hp) up to 210 kW (286 hp). Power is transmitted to the wheels by manual transmissions from Mercedes-Benz with six or nine speeds. For supreme convenience, there is the option of the Telligent automatic gearshift. The Atego may also be ordered with an automatic transmission as special equipment.
The Mercedes-Benz Atego is available with four cab variants as well as a crewcab. The choice of three different cab cockpits for different fields of application is quite unprecedented.
The Mercedes-Benz Atego at the 2008 International Commercial Vehicle Show in
Four vehicle exhibits at the 2008 International Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover exemplify the Atego range in all its diversity. The highlight is an Atego BlueTec Hybrid with a permissible gross vehicle weight of 11.99 t. The exhibit is a customer vehicle that will enter practical service as part of the customer trials following the show. Also on display are an Atego 816 L with a box body, plus the extra-light Atego 1222 L that is exempt from German road toll charges and features a low frame and box body. Finally, an Atego 1224 with a dumper body and loading crane showcases the truck in construction vehicle guise.
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First-quarter financials for Holyoke School District Re-1J are showing that both revenue and expenses have tracked as expected, said Supt. Bret Miles in his report at the Oct. 16 school board meeting.
He explained the first quarter is typically uneventful, looking at revenue, and again this year there are no real surprises. He reviewed how different revenue comes in at different times, but there's nothing unexpected.
Highlighting expenditures, Miles pointed out some differences from last year. Utilities and other maintenance line items have been pulled from the building budgets and placed into the maintenance budget for easier oversight into those expenses.
Miles pointed out the alternative school budget is where he expects it to be, as computer licenses for the year are all paid in the first quarter. Transportation costs are up compared to last year, but are tracking as expected, he added.
The bank payment for the construction loan has been paid and most of the capital projects have been completed for the year, said Miles. With construction nearly complete, Miles pointed out they still expect to have over $200,000 for more projects as they close out the work from this summer.
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Miles also acknowledged a sizable donation from Ag Power Equipment Co. and Case IH to the Holyoke FFA and ag program. The donation will address high-dollar equipment needs and will help provide leadership opportunities for students.
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Being physically teleported from your office to a meeting or another location is not yet possible in our world as our friends through the American movie "Star Trek", have been able to do for years; however, the next best thing would be to have a meeting "beemed up to you" virtually.
We are all busy and traveling to a local meeting can be time consuming. My experience is that virtual meetings saves time, is structured, simple and yet it can be the best 60-90 minutes of your day. One of the greatest assets we have is the knowledge we gain through the various tools and resources to us. One of those resources is the Global Tivoli User Community. If you are looking to get information, connect with others and make your views be heard then why don't you join a virtual user group. These groups, some of which are brand new, meet periodically through out the year via a conference call and the web to gain knowledge and exchange information.
Join one today!
Some of these virtual groups will be meeting within the next week so sign up today so you too can have the user group meeting "beamed up to you" . You journey with the user groups may expand beyond these virtual user gorups so check out the complete list of all user groups.
Do you have thoughts on virtual user groups? Have you attended one of these virtual user groups? Share with me your story.
Are you seeing 20/20?...Get Focused Today!
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Question: Do you know what the hot issues/concerns are today?
Answer:The IBM Tivoli User Community knows....and has created The Community Focus.
"The Community Focus is portal of information, a networking capability, and an on-line forum exchange on the latest hot topics around the Tivoli product portfolio; including information on new products and solutions from IBM Tivoli and relevant Business Partners."--www.tivoli-ug.org/communityfocus
Currently, there are four topics that are on focus:
Most of these topics have webcasts planned over the next couple months and here are a couple that are set:
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
11:00 AM Eastern USA
Thursday, October 14, 2010
11:00 AM Eastern USA
Thursday, October 21, 2010
11:00 AM Eastern USA
Improved Facilities Management, Space Utilization and Data Center Power Capacity Enable Smarter Buildings
Thursday, November 18, 2010
11:00 AM Eastern USA
As the IBM Tivoli User Community manager I strongly encourage you to sign up for these webcasts and explore the collaboration tools and resources associated with each of these topics.
Do you agree that these are hot topics? Respond back and let me know your thoughts....
Being informed and get focused today!
Do you want an Apple iPad too?
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Everyone wants one....the iPad is the hottest technology today and you too have a chance to win it for FREE.
You ask HOW?
All you have to do is enter the IBM Tivoli Software Products Rock Video contest, by producing an Interview style, Technical presentation or Product tutorial video that is no less then 2.5 minutes and less then 1GB showing Tivoli products in a positive light. Read the contest rules here.
The contest ends on Friday, October 29th so don't delay!
Check out this fun and playful video submission.....
You could be the winner of the contest and win an Apple iPad too! So don't delay and plan today.
As the Global Tivoli User Community manager I'd like to know if you plan on producing a video. With only a handful of submissions right now you have a greater chance of winning an iPad, iTouch, iPad Nano and other great prizes.
Important resources for Tivoli users
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Customers have often stated that there is no shortage of good information about Tivoli products. But they do admit that they sometimes have trouble finding it.
That's why, over the past two years, we've made significant strides that make it easier for our customers to find the information they need. The following links are your door to technical information about Tivoli products:
Tivoli Documentation Central: Access documentation for all Tivoli products. This includes product information centers, product and solution wikis, IBM Redbooks publications, and support technotes. Click here to access Tivoli Documentation Central.
Tivoli Wiki Central: This is your portal to product and solution wikis for Tivoli. There are currently 32 wikis available, covering more than 80 products. Here you will find best practices, scenarios, planning information, white papers, and other content written by Tivoli subject matter experts. You are also invited to contribute your content to Tivoli wikis. Click here to access Tivoli Wiki Central.
Tivoli Media Gallery: The Tivoli Media Gallery is the home for multimedia for Tivoli products. This includes demos, "How To" tutorials, podcasts, webcasts, and more. Here you have access to more than 180 videos about Tivoli products. Click here to access the Tivoli Media Gallery.
IBM System z Advisor: Are you a user of IBM System z products? If so, consider subscribing to the IBM System z Advisor monthly newsletter. The z Advisor provides you with product news and articles about IBM System z products. Click here to subscribe to the IBM System z Advisor. This landing page includes a link where you can subscribe.
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New OMEGAMON Integrated Information Center
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Did you know that there is a new integrated information center for Tivoli OMEGAMON products? Check out this excerpt from an article recently published by Sharon Sabsay, an information developer with IBM Tivoli:
IBM® Tivoli® OMEGAMON® XE customers install, configure, and use a number of components and products that must work together. These tasks are well-documented, but it can sometimes be difficult to find the right information at the right time. So a new, task-oriented information center has been created to supplement the existing Tivoli OMEGAMON XE product information center. The IBM Tivoli Monitoring and OMEGAMON XE information center (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/tivihelp/v15r1) contains the documentation for all the IBM Tivoli Monitoring products, the OMEGAMON XE products, and their shared infrastructure components. The documentation is organized by product.
The new OMEGAMON XE Integrated Information Center (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/tivihelp/v42r1/index.jsp) is dedicated to the OMEGAMON XE products and their shared infrastructure. In the center, information is integrated by task, rather than separated by product. Special information developed for the center helps you get started quickly and guides you through the documentation. Use the new collaboration features to rate information, add comments to pages, and read and reply to comments added by others.
New Tivoli Monitoring and Application Management Wiki
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Tuesday, October 12 marked the launch of the new Tivoli Distributed Monitoring and Application Management wiki. This wiki previously used the Confluence wiki technology and was hosted by IBM developerWorks. It has now been migrated to the Lotus Domino platform, which is the same wiki technology that Lotus uses for all of its external wikis. This is the first Tivoli wiki to migrate to the Domino platform. Here is the link: http://www-10.lotus.com/ldd/tivmonitorwiki.nsf
The new Tivoli Distributed Monitoring and Application wiki includes many new features that were previously unavailable to customers, including the following:
For questions or feedback about the new wiki, contact Denny O'Brien (email@example.com).
Re: "Beam Me Up Scotty" - Start your "Start Trek "journey now
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In response to: "Beam Me Up Scotty" - Start your "Start Trek "journey nowYes, the user community is a great source for speakers at Pulse 2011. So I encourage everyone to attend the virtual event about getting your questions asnwered about speaking at Pulse.
Who is your Hero? Mine are...
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A friend, co-worker, neighbor, service people or a family member?
Heroes are ordinary people who have accomplished extraordinary things in life and in some way have touched your life.
The dedication and support of these people who volunteer their time and energy for ultimately the greater good of the product they work with on a daily basis is incredible.
Have you ever talked to or watch a leader facilitate a user group meeting? They do it all: organize agendas, communicate to the members, attain speakers, answer questions, motivate the membership/keep the drum beat going, prepare the meeting rooms, do the post meeting activities, and so much more. So much of these tasks could not be done without their drive and passion.
Picture: The Global Tivoli User Group (GTUG) council at Pulse 2010
These user group leaders who are ordinary people do accomplish extraordinary things for the user community and so TODAY I, as the Global Tivoli User Community Manager, salute you for all of your hard work and service to keep the user community one of the strongest user communities IBM software has the privileged of supporting.
See these "heroes" in action....attend one of the 30+ user group meetings taking place in the next 7 weeks. For more information on user groups check out the Global Tivoli User Community website.
Come collaborate with me.......Who are your heroes? What have they done that makes them your hero?


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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Nine-year-old Oscar nominee Quvenzhane' (Kwa-VEHN-ja-nay) Wallis toted a plush, dog-shaped purse with jeweled handles as she rubbed shoulders with Oprah Winfrey and Alfre Woodard.
The star of best-picture contender "Beasts of the Southern Wild" was among the honorees Thursday at Essence magazine's sixth annual Black Women in Hollywood awards luncheon. Quvenzhane stood on a step so she could speak at the podium, and thanked God, "Beasts" director Behn Zeitlin and her "baby sitter that was on set."
Quvenzhane is the youngest best-actress nominee in Oscar history, and one of only 10 African-Americans recognized in the category.
Actresses Gabrielle Union and Naomie Harris, and writer-director Mara Brock-Akil also were honored at the Essence event at the Beverly Hills Hotel.


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1950 Chevy Gets A Chopped Top- Drop That Top!Written by on March 1, 2009 Lowering The Lid On A More-Door
Whether the supply of two-door cars is drying up, which we doubt but supplies are finite, or whether four-doors are just becoming more accepted, we're not sure, but we've seen a rise in the number of more-doors being modified. In fact while we were at Brad Masterson's shop shooting this feature, he had three four-door Chevys in for top chops, as well as a two-door Merc and even a Riviera.
Chopping the roof on a four-door doesn't involve much more work than a two-door-obviously there are the two extra door tops, but the side window area needs modifying on a two-door anyway. The interesting part of Brad's chop is the way it was done, without cutting into the trunklid at all. Being a fastback, often the roof is lowered, then the trunklid is sectioned or pancaked to get the lines to flow, but this method involves none of that. Instead the entire trunk and surrounding sheetmetal is lowered between the rear quarters, and then this area is reworked.
While Brad uses a MIG welder for some of the work, he prefers to work the traditional way with gas welding, followed by lead, not plastic filler. Blame it on the way he was taught by George Barris and Bill Hines, but he just prefers to work this way. That's not to say this can't be done entirely with a MIG, though such welds can't be hammer welded in the way gas welds can. So with no further ado, let's see how a sow's ear was turned into a silk purse...
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Here's our victim, er, subject, a tidy four-door '50 Chevy fastback. Before any cutting could take place, the interior was stripped out completely and all the glass removed.A framework was welded inside the car to prevent any movement once the roof was removed. This framework was welded diagonally in an X-shape across the car between the B-pillars, front to rear across all four door openings, as well as at various points up the B-pillar. The rear window opening was also braced.This triangulated pattern was welded in the windshield opening, allowing Brad to accurately center the roof when it goes back on.After taking careful measurements from the upper edge of the trunk opening to ensure the cut across the roof was straight, masking tape was pulled across the roof to mark the cut line.The sail panel was marked for cutting next, following the driprail, but 3 inches above it, then measuring parallel to the beltline and vertically through the rearmost trim hole. The horizontal mark, if it were continued forward, would meet the window frame on the door where it starts to curve round above the window. This will eliminate the dogleg in the window frame.The final cut line at the rear of the car was alongside the trunk opening as pictured. Notice the trunk was tack welded to the body, ensuring nothing moved out of alignment during the chop process.The wooden tack strip was removed at the top of the B-pillars before Brad cut through this section with the acetylene torch. Note the bracing in the roof. You can never have too much bracing, but remember you'll need to be able to climb inside the car during the chop!
The inner bracing behind the sail panel was also removed, as were the braces behind the rear seat that support the package tray. In short, anything that will stop the roof being lowered needs to be removed.With all the cuts made on their marks, the roof was lifted. You can either cut on the top marks on the A- and B-pillars, then cut the rear across the roof and around the driprails and remove the roof completely to cut on the lower marks, or do as Brad and the guys did and install temporary supports to hold the roof while all the cuts were made. This saves having to lift the roof section clear of the car, as it's heavy.With all the cuts made on their marks, the roof was lifted. You can either cut on the top marks on the A- and B-pillars, then cut the rear across the roof and around the driprails and remove the roof completely to cut on the lower marks, or do as Brad and the guys did and install temporary supports to hold the roof while all the cuts were made. This saves having to lift the roof section clear of the car, as it's heavy.The roof was then lowered into position, aligning the driprails and doorjambs as shown. Note the rear of the roof stays in place for now.In order for the A-pillars to align, Brad heated the inside of the lower section with the acetylene torch and bent them in slightly, trial and error telling him how far to go. Here you can see the temporary roof support, too.Using the central pattern as a guide to ensure the roof remains central, the A-pillars were aligned. It may take you a few attempts to get both perfect. The windshield posts were then clamped and gas welded back together.The lower sections of the B-pillars also required bending inward to align, though owing to the substantial inner structure, these had to be cut through almost all the way to the outer skin before they'd bend. These cuts were later welded up. This picture clearly shows how far the top of the B-pillar had to be moved rearward on the roof. The small section in Brad's left hand was removed from the rear and added back in forward of the B-pillar, ensuring everything appears 'factory.'With the main section of roof tack welded in place, attention turned to the rear, where most of the work took place. With all the cuts made, you can see how the whole rear section lays down inside the rest of the bodywork, trunk included. Chopping the car this way eliminates having to section and pancake the trunklid, but means more work in the rear quarters.
With no filler section required, this illustrates just now nicely the roofline flows with the chop performed this way.Having first used a MIG welder to tack the rear section in place, and with help to ensure the two sections were aligned, Brad gas welded across the roof in short sections working with Ray who hammered the welds whilst still hot, reducing warpage. After hammering, and between each section of weld, Ray cooled the metal with a wet rag, again reducing warpage.A couple of short slits were cut in the curve at the sides of the roof to better align the two sections, while a small filler piece was required in the area above the driprails to compensate for the different angles resulting from the front and rear sections being laid down. With everything hammer-welded to this point, attention turned to the door tops.With the B-pillars welded back up, the door tops were rebuilt as shown, sections were removed from elsewhere and added to the tops as required. Particular attention needs to be paid here to ensuring the panel gaps are constant.In order to complete the remaining work, this section had to be removed on top of the rear quarters, immediately behind the doors.Brad made vertical cuts in the rear quarters, then massaged (OK, he used a hammer!) them down to meet the now lower rear section.A new, more curved panel was formed to replace that which was removed, creating the correct curve from the top of the quarter panel to the sail panel. Obviously the lower section of the latter still needs to be clamped in place for the new panel to fit.


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San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - In the bottom of the sixth inning of
Thursday's contest between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres, a
bench-clearing brawl broke out between both clubs.
Los Angeles starter Zack Greinke threw an inside fastball that hit San Diego
left fielder Carlos Quentin in the upper left back area. Immediately, the two
began verbally arguing before both charged at each other.
RELATED | Grienke Breaks Collarbone in Brawl
Quentin and Greinke collided near the mound and both team's benches cleared,
creating a large pile. After umpires and coaches alike attempted to break up
the fight, both teams eventually went back to their respected dugouts.
Los Angeles infielder Jerry Hairston, though, and other San Diego players,
continued to argue with each other and some pushing and confrontation
continued yet again.
Play resumed after the incident which lasted roughly five-plus minutes,
however, Greinke, Hairston, fellow Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp, and
Quentin were ejected from the game.
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Overthrowing a dictatorial regime is a staggering feat of popular imagination and courage.
But what about the morning after the revolution? Everyday life is bound to be something of a let down.
Video: adland.tv
After recent epochal events in Tunisia -- the so-called Jasmine Revolution (or the Sidi Bouzid Revolt, as it's known in the Arab world) in which President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was ousted -- an astonishing but so far largely unknown coda was the galvanising role played by a transmedia experiential scenario campaign, spreading a near-term vision of a prosperous and democratic country worth getting back to work for.
This story comes from a local ad agency, Memac Ogilvy Label Tunisia, that has just won gold in the 'Integrated' (i.e. transmedia) campaign category of the Dubai Lynx Awards which recognise excellence in advertising in the Middle East and North Africa:
Tunis, January 14th 2011. Tunisians put an end to 23 years of brutal dictatorship. It was a moment of intense hope. But we were all too soon brought back to reality. The entire country went on strike and economic activity was soon left to a standstill. … We needed to find a way to encourage the people to get back to work and start rebuilding the country we had all fought for. … So we decided to show everyone how bright our future could be if we all started building it now. … During a whole day, the media acted as if it were June 16th 2014 and presented Tunisia as a prosperous, modern and democratic country. … The media content spread to social media via 16juin2014.com and people began to imagine wonderful futures and called everyone for action. #16juin2014 hashtag was n°1 top trend topic on Twitter all day long. At 6pm, the debate was everywhere on TV, radios, blogs… Getting back to work quickly became an act of resistance.
Digging into the details becomes slightly tricky if you don't understand French (I do, sorta) and Arabic (I don't), but elements of the '16 June 2014' campaign can be found online. For example, there's a downloadable four-page future-dated issue of La Presse de Tunisie, which invites comparisons to the wonderful New York Times Special Edition from a few years back.
La Presse de Tunisie, 14 June 02014
Image via Tuniscope
Political cartoon (front page, below the fold):
'Grandad, who is ben ali?'
'Oh, just a mistake of youth...'
Screenshot from news report on the intervention
Another example: at the moment, the 16 Juin 2014 website centrally features an in-scenario news report about a "Shopping Festival" (as I learned by auto-translating the video title from Arabic) in the west-central town of Kasserine, including what appear to be interviews with prestige fashion figures Giorgio Armani and Marc Ecko. Considering the chaos and brutality unfolding in that agricultural town just weeks before this campaign rolled out in mid-February, we can start to apprehend just how bold a notion this is. (I'm put in mind of the 'Darfur 2020' poster we've discussed here previously, which plays on a similar incongruity.)
I'm thoroughly impressed with the scope and vision of this campaign, which heavily underlines the world-shaping potential of the arts and technologies of narrative, applied prospectively.
While it could be said to raise some deep questions about the current reception as well as long-term viability (not only in Tunisia, but also elsewhere) of this particular genre of political and economic vision as an answer to the people's woes, I don't know remotely enough about Tunisia's current situation to comment cogently on the impacts and merits of these particular stories at the moment -- although I'm very curious to hear from anyone who does.
Meanwhile, those with ideological concerns about the character of this vision can take comfort from the fact that the campaign actively invites people to contribute to the conversation. The top banner on the website reads, 'Participate -- what are your ideas for the Tunisia of tomorrow?'
In any event, I am just delighted to find out about this. Conceptually it's among the grandest and most inspiring of imaginable applications for journalistic future artifacts, transcending conventional advertising to approach something I've been harping on here for years -- the possibility of a hybrid practice of politics, design and foresight, whereby we manifest for ourselves, in vivid detail, those scenarios diagnosed as most necessary to catalyse desired social change.
Related posts:
> Guerrilla futurists combat war on terror
> Dreampolitik
> The Darfur Olympics
> The currency of Burmese dissent
> Four future news clips from MIT
> Tomorrow's headlines
(Thanks @dabitch for the post over at adland.tv featuring the above video, and @justinpickard for passing the link along!)


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130 Barnes ttsx great bullet! You need something that will retain its weight for penetration. This bullet does a great job.
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I took a bull this year with the 140 grain Accubond in 270 WSM. Did a good job. All of the bullets designed for elk sized game will do a good job, but not all will shoot well out of your gun. Try different ones until you get the accuracy to shoot 400 yards.
I started hunting elk in the late 60's with a 270 in a left handed savage110. Then my favorite bullet was the hornady 150. I shot a cow that went maybe ten teps. Many years later after using the 300 Weatherby, the 25-06 and a 243, I went back to the 270 and used the then new hornady sst 150 with the same results. I switched to Combined tech. bullets a couple of years ago after using the 87 gr. bullet in a 257 Roberts with great success on mule deer. Last year I shot a cow with the Ct bullet and had a one shot kill, and not much dammage. If the 150gr. bullet shoots well in your 270 that's the one that gets my vote.
250 gr 338 TSX...
Sorry couldn't help myself.
Any of the choices are good, hit 'em in the boiler room you'll be in good eats.
I have had great luck with the 150 gr. Partition. Placement is key but a great bullet is also important. Good luck on your hunt!
Airborne1, if I may ask, how far are you confident in taking a shot on an elk. I cant disagree with a single recommendation by any of these gentlemen but there are different bullet designs for different applications; muzzle velocity, distance you are willing to shoot, size of animal, and of course several other things all play a factor into choosing the proper bullet. Any of the mentioned bullets will kill but some will be much more effective than others. I apologize if I missed the target and over thought your question but if you know your limitations or confidence distance that would help better answer the question. If I were to be general and assume a few things I would be comfortable with either the Nosler Accubond or the Barnes TTSX but again any of them will kill. Good luck on your hunt! You said 2015, do you have a hunt planned for this year?
I like 140 ABs out of my 270 WSM. I'd try a 130, 140 AB or a 150 partition out of a 270 without hesitation.
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Video: SSG Dara Cunningham - New York Army National Guard Soldiers Complete Combat Lifesaver Training
Video by Sgt. 1st Class Raymond Drumsta
Dozens of New York Army National Guard troops are now better equipped to save lives after finishing a four-day training program at the Camp Smith Training Site, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. on June 21. About 75 Soldiers graduated from the Combat Life Savers (CLS) course, which the New York Army National Guard's 106th Regional Training Institute conducted here over two weekends. Combat Lifesavers are non-medical Soldiers who provide life-saving measures as a secondary duty if their primary or combat missions allow. The Combat Lifesaver is a bridge between the self-aid/buddy-aid or first aid training given to all Soldiers during basic training and the advanced medical training given to the combat medic. Available in high definition.
This work, SSG Dara Cunningham - New York Army National Guard Soldiers Complete Combat Lifesaver Training, by MSG Raymond Drumsta, identified by DVIDS, is free of known copyright restrictions under U.S. copyright law.
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Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta
Other Names for this Disease
- Mucha-Habermann disease
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- How to Get Involved in Research – A video developed by GARD Information Specialists that explains how you can find out about research for a rare disease.
Clinical Trials & Research for this Disease
- The U.S. National Institutes of Health, through the National Library of Medicine, developed ClinicalTrials.gov to provide patients, family members, and members of the public with current information on clinical research studies. There is a study titled Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Dermatologic Diseases which may be of interest to you. To find this trial, click on the link above.
- The Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tool (RePORT) provides access to reports, data, and analyses of research activities at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including information on NIH expenditures and the results of NIH-supported research. There is a study titled Dermatology Consultation Clinic and Clinical Research that may be of interest to you. You may want to contact the investigator, Maria Turner (firstname.lastname@example.com) to learn more.
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We wrote back in January of Google's attempt to compete with Groupon and LivingSocial in the lucrative daily deals market (Google Groupon Clone – "Google Offers").
Yesterday, Google announced that after a successful beta test in Portland, they will continue the beta in NYC and the San Francisco Bay area starting this week. The service will be available to subscribers who sign-up at google.com/offers or to those who visit the new "Today's Offer" tab in Google Shopper 2.0 for Android. Additionally, these "Offers" can be bought, viewed and redeemed all within Google Shopper 2.0 for Android.
The next reported cities on the list for product roll-out are Austin, Boston, Denver, Seattle and Washington D.C.


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That sounds like a pretty good way to run a draw system!
That sounds like a pretty good way to run a draw system!
A bad day in the woods is better than a good day at work.
Shoot the best, Shoot PSE!
It seems to me that Nevada has it right, just as others have stated. With totally random draws like Idaho and New Mexico you could theoretically draw a tag every year, even the best tags, but some people with rotten luck will never even draw a decent tag. Nevada gives those that have been in it the longest an advantage but nobody is excluded from a chance and they will draw a decent unit eventually. The odds are increased with every year that you apply. The only drawback is you can't really plan your hunts in advance because there's no guarantee you'll draw. The only way to plan is by knowing the max points it takes to draw in a PP state like Colorado, but that almost excludes anyone on the ground floor like myself. I understand where you guys are coming from with the preference points systems, they seem unfair at times. Those units that take 20-25 years to draw an elk or deer tag, I'll never hunt but that's ok there are tons of great units out there that don't require that many points. It's the sheep odds that make me groan. I'll never have a guarantee of hunting Idaho, even if I apply until the year I die. In Wyoming I'll eventually draw in my late 40's. It sucks but at least if I'm still alive I'll be hunting sheep! If not I look at it as an investment in the future conservation of that species. IMO random draws are the least fair to those of us that really love hunting and invest our time and money every year in those states that we hope to hunt one day.
Pref points are just a means of states making more $$$$, IMHO. If you want to hunt in multiple states every year, you really need to do your homework and understand how each state approaches the application/draw of tags. The only other alternative is to spend lots of $$$$ and go with an outfitter. As a hunter gets older (like me!), you suddenly realize that you only have so many good years left to chase these critters over the mountains. I don't have enough time left to draw some of these great tags, so my choice get less, either give up or spend the $$$$ with an outfitter and get a landowner tag. Thats why my hunting budget gets higher every year (at least thats what I tell my very understanding wife).
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"My Father always considered a walk in the mountains as the equivalent of church going."
Aldous Huxley
Also moose, sheep, and goat in Colorado are on a weighted points system so anyone can draw regardless of how many points you have. More points just increases your odds of drawing.
I hunt in Wyoming every year and it doesn't have transferrable landowner tags or any licenses set aside for outfitters. Everything is by draw and then if there are any leftover licenses for deer, elk, or antelope the license go on sale in July on a first come first serve basis. This year the full price buck/bull ones go on sale on 7/10 and the doe/fawn and cow/calf ones on 7/17.
I like to have some chance to draw even if its very low. I find a true PP system like CO kinda discouraging to start applying for. Even if they put 1 tag in each unit up for grabs in a random draw it would make it alot more exciting! If I had to choose 1 I would pick the WY system but really Im glad different states have different systems. It makes the draws alot more interesting!
Nevada has the best system running not just because its bonus points but because you get 5 choices and can draw any of those five choices! I have drawn a 5th choice twice. Whats great is you can dream about those hard to get trophy ares mark them on your application but not be excluded from hunting.
Which is why I hate Idaho. You have to buy a license to apply then there is no guarantee that the hunt you apply for will even have 1 non resident drawn! Oh but thats OK because you can come hunt OTC hunts.
To me preference points can really hinder the youth not necessarilay now but 10-25-20 years down the line. Yes some states have special tags for youth but those youth are only youth for 4-6 years!
CC you are right about Colorado having a hybrid system for deer and elk. It is a half ass hybrid system! If a unit for deer or elk takes more than 9 points ( may be 10 points) than you can put in for these tags if you have 5 or more points and they set aside a minimal amount of tags for these people. These tags give you a whopping .5% chance of drawing them!
A bad day in the woods is better than a good day at work.
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The Iron Sky team has landed again to Cannes to participate in Festival de Cannes 2010 event. This year, we have an office right down in the center of where it all happens, the Iron Sky Lounge, and most of us live just few blocks away in quite a nice apartment. This year, Cannes had a bit of crap falling on them just before the festivals – the weather was horrible, some huge waves destroyed much of the structures the builders had been putting together on the beach, and the Iceland volcano ash cloud complicated the travel arrangements.
But we're about to have a blast here. You can follow our doings and wrongdoings here through various Social Media platforms – so keep yer eyes peeled to the Internet!
Our publicist Janos Honkonen will be blogging all the important news also to Beyond the Iron Sky -blog. I will be shooting small videos and posting them to my TwitVid account under the Director's Diary -title, and you may follow me, Pekka and Janos on Twitter to see how things progress here. We even have our own Venue on FourSquare for Iron Sky Lounge!
We will also shoot some material and put it out as an Iron Sky Signal a bit after the festival is over.
So this is how it begins!
Just to remind you on how last year went, here's a small compilation from 2009 – and of course, our awesome Iroun Sky Basterds from last year's Cannes!


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text: July 10th marks Pina Colada Day! The Pina Colada is the perfect blend of pineapple, coconut cream, rum and ice! I have to admit that a virgin Pina Colada (without the rum) is pretty delicious as well. Thanks to some medical issues and crazy antibiotics, I was forced to drink virgin drinks on a recent vacation. The virgin Pina Colada was the best of the bunch. Given the heatwave sweeping America, a Pina Colada would be the perfect way to keep the whole family cool and refreshed with virgin Pina Coladas for the kiddies and Pina Coladas with kick from the parents.


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So I get an e-mail this evening just prior to the KU game announcing the Dave Matthews Band summer tour dates. I couldn't have been more surprised to see that they are stopping in Des Moines to play at Principal Park. I've lived in Phoenix for the last 9+ years but my best friend still lives in West Des Moines. I send him a quick text to let him know & he almost immediately calls me back. We spend a couple minutes chatting on the phone & during this time he realizes that September means college football. He quickly checks the ISU schedule & we discover that Sept. 26 would be the Army game. It looks like I'll be making a trip back to Iowa this fall. The last ISU home game I saw was the '02 home opener against KU. It's only February, but I couldn't be more stoked for college football now.
I can't wait to buy tickets.
I'm so stoked about this concert, I can't wait.
I can't wait to listen to DAVE! Oh my god, Dave is coming. I loooove Dave!
Thats my impression of every bro that is obsessed with Dave Matthews Band. Don't get me wrong, I have a lot of their music on my pod. I just don't get this "Dave phenomenon".......
XBox Live: Le Schmick
Damn didn't know there were some DMB fans on here. This has been known that it was going to happen for a month now
Can't wait for this shiz.....
Nice DMB on Friday ISU on Saturday going to be one hell of a weekend.
My bud hanged out with him his last time in Ames. Cool guy, and the reason why if you don't like his music you like him. This will be my big birthday weekend! I love it, DMB and a cyclone weekend to boot. Yes!!!!
Iowa State became the Cyclones after they leveled Northwestern in 1895. As the Chicago Tribune (9/29/1895) noted:
'Struck by a Cyclone
It Comes from Iowa and Devastates Evanston Town'
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I can't wait to listen to DAVE! Oh my god, Dave is coming. I loooove Dave!
WOW, thanks for your enthusiasm! I always new I had fans, but you might be my biggest!!!
When Prepared, Fear No One.
Originally Posted by LeSchmick
I can't wait to listen to DAVE! Oh my god, Dave is coming. I loooove Dave!
Thats my impression of every bro that is obsessed with Dave Matthews Band. Don't get me wrong, I have a lot of their music on my pod. I just don't get this "Dave phenomenon".......
lol. I get where you're coming from. DMB was a huge part of my college experience & I will admit that I was probably one of the guys you are talking about back in those days. Frankly, I think that almost everything they've put out since Before These Crowded Streets is for the most part rubbish. But they still put on a pretty good live show & I have to say that being a DMB fan over the years has turned me on to so many more amazing bands that I probably never would have discovered otherwise.
Originally Posted by zmanzbo
Damn didn't know there were some DMB fans on here. This has been known that it was going to happen for a month now
Really? There's probably no way that I would have gotten word of this down in Phoenix, but I'm still shocked as hell that they are playing at Principal Park. They've played baseball stadiums before, but usually we're talking about Fenway, not the artist formerly known as Sec Taylor.
It could be fun... If a single ticket is more than $50 though, you can count me out.
Wow! I used to be a pretty big fan (still love their stuff from the 90's), and saw them at Hilton in 2004, and Alpine Valley back to back nights in 2005. All were very good shows. I can understand how their "bro" following would turn a lot of people off, but I still like the music.
In 1984, I was hospitalized for approaching perfection.
Wow! I saw Dave & Tim when they played the Civic Center that was AMAZING. Can't wait, does anyone have a link to confirm?
Dave Matthews Band Tour Dates
Hopefully they have some good openers. The first time I saw them, Ben Harper and My Morning Jacket opened, and the 2/3rd times it was O.A.R. (before they sucked), so those were pretty solid openers, IMO...
The opening act is Robert Randolph and the Family Band which I would go see just of him. Sounds like its going to be a great concert.
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Colorado coach Gary Barnett "I thought we had a pretty good mascot. But when we showed up at Iowa State and they had a real tornado, that's the real deal." November 12, 2005
Friday night concert, Saturday football game
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On the path coming back to the port is the ancient church of the Annunciation, built in the 11th century by the citizens of Pisa. There is a plaque inside celebrating the Papal Mass held here in 1244. It was later abandoned, during the many years when firstly the Saracens and then a variety of pirate bands controlled the island. Now it houses this large statue of the Madonna, which is taken once a year in procession to the large parish church of St Nicola in the town. That must be a steep, hot walk, even on the December day dedicated to the saint!
Tomorrow, we are heading for Elba, but this has been a good opportunity to catch up on this blog. Over the last day or so we've heard from four different people who follow our wanderings, whom we didn't know about. Don't be shy: we love comments.
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Overlooking the harbour, and visible from a long way if you are coming south, is this Torre del Porto. It's a restored historic monument, but of surpassing ugliness. We imagined it was a water tower when we came in, and thought was a pity it was in such a spot.
Of course, as one of the myriad fortifications of this contested islet, it makes perfect sense.
That is the birthday girl in the foreground. We didn't actually walk up the hill, but took the regular â'¬1 bus ride. In the teeny town we found a useful little foodstore (as we were completely out of coffee), and number of extremely expensive arty-crafty boutiques. Everything here is costly; even the tourist map is â'¬3! We did find a reasonable cup of coffee, and then wandered down the hill again, following an old Roman path which wound down the valley side through pine trees and oleander, with geckos scuttling around our feet, and ravens doing synchronised flying around us. It is a very lovely spot.
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We wandered across the river again and into the Boboli Gardens, as much to see the classic view of the Duomo as anything else. The gardens themselves, formal, serene, dusty, are always a pleasure to visit again.
We had a rather different cultural experience from the original plan. Shopping, of course! The Accademia too. But Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe were a very welcome surprise. We decided that we will allow ourselves a mid-week trip to Florence sometime (probably from Rome), which we will plan ahead to get into the Uffizi and some of the other places. During the winter!
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The lack of crowds meant we could really look at the east doors of the Baptistry, which normally you can't get near. Even though these are replicas, they are stunning in the perspective and the naturalistic detail, with whole stories packed into each panel.
Of course, our photos don't really do such work justice!
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The next morning we got up really early (to Pip's disgust) to see the Duomo in lovely early morning Tuscan light, without the crowds. The building itself is not open till later, but we walked all round it taking photos.
The hotel we found was the Hotel Scoti, in a very central position and good value (by Florentine standards). It is on the second floor of a palazzo, and the lounge contains a wonderful, newly restored set of frescos. The owner is an Australian-Italian and good English is spoken. (This was an unanticipated but welcome advantage.) Contact via www.hotelscoti.com.
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Patti Smith played in Florence exactly 30 years ago, and is quoted on-line as saying it was the most passionate concert of her career. It was certainly a hot one this time.
The crowd loved her and she loved everyone right back. She had a very funny new song about her return, in which she described the mayor stopping his car and getting out to say 'Ciao, Patti', and she gave a wonderful recitation of Ginsberg's Footnote to Howl, which includes the lines
'Everything is holy! everybody's holy! everywhere is
holy! everyday is in eternity! Everyman's an
Which seemed particularly appropriate outside the beautiful façade of Santa Croce. She also, of course, played old faves such as Gloria and Power to the People, to which the whole crowd sung along.
A great night. We wouldn't have felt as comfortable staying in Florence on the spur of the moment if Roaring Girl had been at anchor, so the gig alone made it worth the cost of the berth.
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The next day we got up early, with the vague intention of beating the queues. Bus to Pisa, a rather slow train to Florence, and then into the tourist information at the station to pick up a better map.
No map, as the queue was horrible, but a stunning realisation. Patti Smith was playing live that night, in Piazza Santa Croce. Wow! That required a radical rethink. We set off via the central market for breakfast, and got waylaid by scads of beautiful leather objects. But eventually we discovered that yes, she was playing, yes there were tickets, and yes we could find a reasonable hotel room. So we got all that sorted - the two tickets costing us less than â'¬30! The hotel room (plus clean knickers and toothbrushes) cost rather more, but hey! It saved on train fares and was a one-off opportunity.
We wandered around the lovely streets for a while, including taking this pic of the classic down-river view from the Ponte Vecchio. We also discovered that in the summer months, the Accademia opens for free for two hours on Thursday evenings, from 1900. That was a major bonus. We reacquainted ourselves with the immortal David and the heroic, unfinished Slaves.
The Accademia was also hosting a retrospective of Robert Mapplethorpe, the American photographer who was so controversial. When you see his (less sexually explicit work) alongside Michelangelo, you can see how he was occupied with many of the same challenges, about form and shape and movement.
His famous picture of Patti Smith was there, together with a very odd film of her. It was ingenious and long-range planning to bring them together in Florence at the same time, or sheer luck. Certainly Smith knew about it because she referenced Mapplethorpe on stage that night.
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Tucked away round a corner from the rather shabby bus station is this fab mural by Keith Haring. It was his last work; he painted it in one week in June 1989. He was already ill and he died eight months later. It's often overlooked but we thought it was great.
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Horse drawn trips round mediaeval towns never lose their tourist allure. (We had fun doing the whole thing with Sarah's mother in Seville two years ago). The problem is always what to do with the horse manure, if you don't just want it lying in the street. In Pisa, they supply a rather clever chute behind the horse, which doesn't stop the use of the tail as a fly whisk, but captures almost all the muck before it hits the pavement.
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The entire Field of Marvels, as you might translate its name, is full of architectural wonders. Even the more severe walls of the surrounding palazzi are graceful and proportioned. This is the ornate Baptistry, the largest in Italy, begun n 1152, but uncompleted till late in the fourteenth century.
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The great cathedral of Pisa is heralded as the greatest building of its type, and it is indeed very beautiful. The external walls are ornately carved, and inlaid with patterns in marble and other stone. The carving is, as you would expect, astonishing in its detail and mastery; the inlay is beautiful but not nearly as precise or ornate as that of the great Mughal buildings such as the Fort at Jaipur or the Taj Mahal.
Inside, the Duomo holds several treasures, including a stunning mosaic over the altar, finished by Cimabue in1302, and a lovely Madonna. The highlight is the pulpit, of which this is a detail, sculpted by Giovanni Pisano. It was packed away after a fire in 1595 and only emerged again in 1926. The subtlety and complexity is fascinating - you can see the flare of the horses' nostrils - and the entire object would repay hours of study.
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The famous Tower, that is.
Even on a September Wednesday, the place was packed, but it's still amazing to see, and more than a wee bit ludicrous. It's wildly decorated, but there is a slight sense of 'seen it - tick!'. Especially as to go up it costs â'¬15 each, so we gave it a miss.
It is very easy to get to Pisa; hop on the (frequent) bus for â'¬1.60 each, each way, and get off at the bus station. From there it's 20 minutes walk across town to the Tower, or five minutes walk to the station, from which at least 3 trains an hour run to Florence.
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Testimony :: Hon. Benjamin L. Cardin
Co-Chairman - Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
This is not the first time the Helsinki Commission has held hearings on NATO enlargement. Back in 1997, this Commission held a series of hearings which addressed the role of human rights and NATO enlargement with OSCE countries that at the time were seeking NATO membership.
Then, as now, we recognize that the prospect of membership has been an extremely important factor in encouraging democratic development, human rights, and the rule of law in those countries as they take the reform steps necessary for full membership. As these countries demonstrate their own commitment to the Alliance's shared values by fulfilling the military and political obligations expected of all member states, they grow stronger and more secure. This, in turn, enhances security and cooperation in Europe and globally, which is, after all, the purpose of the OSCE process.
I look forward to hearing from our witnesses about the readiness and possibilities of Croatia, Albania and Macedonia to receive invitations to join NATO at the Bucharest summit. Since 2003, the U.S. Congress has been on record supporting the creation of the Adriatic Charter which intensified U.S. relations with these three countries and brought them closer to the Euro-Atlantic family. Five years later, these countries have accomplished much in the way of reform. I believe we universally support their aspirations and hope to learn more about their preparedness to be called not only friends, but allies.
I also look forward to hearing about the prospects for the Alliance issuing Membership Action Plans (MAPs) in Bucharest to Ukraine and Georgia. I note that the Senate recently passed unanimously a resolution expressing strong support for MAPs for these two countries. I think that both Georgia and Ukraine have displayed an ability and willingness to meet the responsibilities of membership and have made substantial progress in their democratic development, as well as defense and economic reforms. I am confident that intensifying engagement with these two countries through MAPs will only serve to deepen these reforms.
I must say that I was profoundly dismayed by Russian President Putin's February 12 statement suggesting that Ukraine could be targeted with nuclear missiles if it joins NATO. The decision of any country to seek to join NATO, much less get on the track to join NATO, is the sovereign decision of that country, recognized by the Helsinki Final Act, and should be respected by all OSCE countries, including the Russian Federation.
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, for calling this especially timely hearing.


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Wauwatosa approves contract to build Discovery Parkway
$7.3 million investment seen as a catalyst for development
Discovery Parkway got the green light from the Common Council on Tuesday in a vote approving a $7.3 million contract.
The parkway will provide access to the land in Innovation Park, an 87-acre site east of Highway 45 and north of Watertown Plank Road.
The new boulevard will eventually connect Watertown Plank Rooad, east of the Milwaukee Parks building, with Swan Boulevard on the north, and provide access to the Eschweiler site and parcels available for development on the south side of the lot.
The site is part of the city's tax-incremental financing district No. 6, which will allow the city to recoup its investment in the infrastructure through increased collections arising from development in the area.
Debate among the council members centered on a retaining wall that plans show would be built just off Watertown Plank, where the roadway would curve to the left around a site slated for development. The wall adds more than $600,000 to the cost of the road, but City Administrator Jim Archambo said a graded site, instead of a flat one, would be a challenging site to develop, and might cost the city more in the end in incentives to attract a developer.
"It's an innovation park," Alderwoman Jill Organ said. "Why are we doing all these cookie-cutter sites?"
Designing a unique building built into a hillside would be a creative opportunity, she suggested.
"I'd like to see things done in our Innovation Park that are truly innovative."
Development Director Paulette Enders said the wall, shown in a rendering festooned with plants, is itself innovative, and the hard reality of development is that "it tends to be about cost."
The council voted, 15-1, to approve the contract, with Organ voting "no."
For such a large site, development lots are fairly limited.
In a presentation, Finance Director John Ruggini showed that of the 87.34 total acres, the state Department of Transportation would claim 18.65 acres for a circular interchange connecting Watertown Plank and Swan Boulevard; a butterfly habitat on the site would preserve 10.98 acres; common areas that include storm sewers would take up 20.48 acres; and the Milwaukee County Parks building sits on a 5.25-acre parcel.
Of the roughly 32 acres that remains, 8.5 acres includes the Eschweiler buildings and land set aside in and around them for residential development. Subtract another 6.7 acres for parking, and the land left for commercial development is just 16.7 acres.
Part of that property will be used for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's 25,000-square-foot Innovation Accelerator building, which should start to go up next month, and Archambo said that leaves seven prime parcels.
Interest had already been shown in a lot near the highway, he said.
City development projections of the available lots envision $100 million in assessed property added to the city's tax rolls.
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I love the arguments FOR Napoli (moon for example) about how the sample size is relatively small. I would say it's quite large (the last 16 games, 1/2 a month). Over the last 16 games Napoli could be the worst hitter in baseball. Someone post those numbers, but with a batting average in the .130 range, a SLG average under .200 and no home runs and a 48% K rate, that isn't a small sample size.
On top of it, he's at his all time K rate, his home runs numbers are way down and you have a guy who should be platooned with anybody.