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ODFL announces rate hike
November 08, 2010
Following the lead of its industry brethren, less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services provider Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) said it is increasing its base rates by roughly 4.9 percent, effective November 15.
ODFL Vice President of Pricing Todd Polen said in a statement that this rate increase "involves a restructure that provides for increases in ODFL's rates that are based on length of haul rather than traditional across the board increases."
He added that the tariffs affected by this pending increase are the ODFL 559/555 and the 505 Canadian tariffs, with the rate increase also providing for a nominal increase in minimum charges in Intrastate, Interstate or cross border lanes.
In recent weeks, several other major LTL players have announced general rate increases for non-contractual freight that have already taken effect or will be early next year.
Some of the recent GRI increases by LTL carriers include YRC Worldwide, ABF Freight Systems and UPS Freight all at 5.9 percent and UPS Freight at 6.9 percent.
As LM has reported, anecdotal evidence suggests that many LTL carriers are seeing rates recover and as a result are turning their attention to rate increases, following a difficult 2009 which saw LTL carriers hone in on volume gains with pricing power largely diminished due to weak demand.
But, now, it is a different story as LTL carriers are seeing improvements in pricing, volume, and weight per shipment in recent months, according to industry analysts and company data.
Last month, an LTL executive told LM that LTL rates are definitely firming up on the yield side, and it has become a focus for carriers—with all LTL carriers having some sort of yield improvement process to raise rates in place.
A research report from Stephens Inc. said that there is not always a direct correlation between GRI's and overall rates.
"Our studies have found that, historically, GRIs have little correlation with rate performance over the following year, as supply/demand dynamics are the true drivers," according to Stephens. "To be sure, we do see the opportunity for these "out-of-cycle" GRIs to have some positive impact as 1) LTL pricing has been artificially deflated, 2) large players are reducing their network size, and 3) concerns about YRCW's survival are beginning to weigh on shippers' minds. However, absent a YRCW failure, we think Street estimates overstate the impact of GRIs and understate the incremental costs coming back on line in FY11."
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I am very new to Zimba and fairly rubbish on Linux so please excuse my lack of technical know-how.
I have set-up an instance of ZCS 4.0 running under Fedore Core 4 in order to replace an existing Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 installation.
I have used the instructions found at http://wiki.zimbra.com/index.php?title=Split_Domain to configure ZCS to be the secondary system in a split domain set-up using the commands shown below
$ zmprov md example.com zimbraMailCatchAllAddress @example.com
$ zmprov md example.com zimbraMailCatchAllForwardingAddress @example.com
$ zmprov md example.com zimbraMailTransport smtp:mail.example.com
All this is working perfectly and I can now gradually migrate my Exchnage 5.5 users over to Zimbra.
My question is that when the migration is complete I want to re-set Zimbra to the normal default configuration where mail for recipients in example.com will be rejected when the recipient mailbox does not exist, this of course needs to be for both mail coming from outside and mail originating from Zimbra users. How do I do this?

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LAS VEGAS — A transportation expert and a University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) professor want to leverage Las Vegas' potential as a high-speed rail transportation hub to develop a university program dedicated to researching high-speed rail, VegasInc. reported.
The two would like to affiliate what they tentatively are calling the "International High Speed Rail Institute" with UNLV's engineering school. For the full story, click here.
The legislation doubles the fines from $250 to $500 for a first offense and from $500 to $1,000 for a second or subsequent offense.
Through a comprehensive Safety Management Inspection, three Safety Directives, two immediate action letters, and ongoing inspection and investigation activity FTA safety oversight is requiring WMATA to take numerous positive actions to improve safety for passengers and workers.
Delivery of the first metro trains is scheduled in 2018, and the order will be completed in the following year.
The agency opened its $44 million Green Line only four years ago; however, the line currently averages only 440 boardings a day with limited service, and costs RT $330,000 annually to operate.
The 6.6-mile Expo extension runs from Culver City to Santa Monica and includes seven stations. Ridership on the new portion is projected to total 18,000 to 20,000 weekday boardings after the first year of service. The travel time from downtown L.A. to the Downtown Santa Monica Station is 48 minutes.
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It's only January, but already Olly Murs is having a great 2013.
After the news he has sold over half a million copies of his third album 'Right Place Right Time' since its release in November, the former 'X Factor' star has been revealed as an ambassador for the Football Association to celebrate its 150th year.
Olly with ex-footballer Fabrice Muamba
Olly, who used to play football semi-professionally for Witham Town, is set to take part in a number of activities throughout the year as part of his new role.
Olly said: "I'm delighted be an official ambassador for The Football Association for its 150th anniversary year.
"I'm a huge football fan and will be involved in FA events and initiatives over the course of this year. In particular, I want to help to showcase the amazing work The FA does at the grassroots level of the game."
To add to Olly's success, his bid to crack the US has been given a boost by a role in teen drama '90210'.
Olly will sing two of his hits on the CW show, as he helps characters Liam (Matt Lanter) and Navid (Michael Steger) in their efforts to impress a pro-surfer.
The 'Xtra Factor' host also revealed earlier in the week he is set to release his next single, 'Army Of Two' on 10 March.
Poor old Joe McElderry might have won series six but it was undoubtedly runner-up Olly who ended up victorious. Where Joe's career never really got started, Olly bagged himself a no.1 single with Please Don't Let Me Go and a double platinum debut album. His second album hit the shelves in November and he's currently presenting X Factor spin-off show The Xtra Factor. (Pic: Wire Image)
They were thrown together at Bootcamp after they failed to make the grade as solo acts - but for Louis, Harry, Zayn, Niall and Liam it was probably the best thing to ever happen to them. One Direction zoomed straight to the final of the seventh series and while they only finished third, Uncle Simon wasn't going to let them go that easily. Their debut single What Makes You Beautiful shot straight to number one, and their album Up All Night hit number two. Something tells us these lads could be here for a while... (Pic: Rex)
Cher Lloyd was one of the most controversial acts in the seventh series of the show, despite being 'right up Cheryl Cole's street'. While she only finished fourth, the pint-sized popstar was snapped up by Simon and whisked off to LA to record with top American producers. She returned to these shores with her Marmite single Swagger Jagger, which hit the top spot in the summer of 2011. An album soon followed, as did more snarly attitude. (Pic: Rex)
Dagenham gal Stacey might not have won the singing comp but she's gone on to become something of a reality star after being crowned Queen of the Jungle on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! And thanks to Kerry Katona's extra-curricular habits she's also replaced her as the face of 'mum's favourite' Iceland - no surprise then, that she was also voted Mum of the Year. And it looks like singing is back on the agenda too, with an album in the pipeline and live gigs around the country. (Pic: Getty)
In the closest ever X Factor final, bin man Andy was pipped to the post by Shayne Ward by just 1.2% of the vote. It was still enough for him to secure a recording contract and his debut album reached no.2 (beaten to the top spot by fellow X Factor losers Journey South). Other less successful albums followed before Andy was chosen to represent the UK at the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest. He came last. Despite this, his website describes him as a man 'who has braved and exceeded all expectations over the last 4 years'. Hmmm. (Pic: Getty)
Proving that a little luck can go a VERY long way, the former stripper made it to the quarter finals of series two and even managed to score a number 1 single (the all-time classic It's Chico Time) before doing the obligatory tour of Butlins. He later went on to sing at Muslim events under his original name of Yousseph Slimani and even re-recorded his first single as It's England Time after having a vision that England won the 2010 World Cup. Oh dear. He is now married to the sister of tennis star Nenad Zimonjic who he is expecting his third child with. (Pics: Rex)
For every JLS there are a dozen Eoghan Quiggs (or Eggnog as he *coughs*affectionately became known). Despite bagging himself a record deal and a support slot on Boyzone's UK tour, things sped downhill quickly for the big-haired Irish lad after his debut album flopped and was declared 'the worst album in the history of recorded sound' by the Guardian. Ouch. He was last seen popping up on Harry Hill's TV Burp. Say no more. (Pic: Redferns)
The four piece vocal troupe might have been runners-up to series 1 winner Steve Brookstein but actually went on to outsell him - shifting 240,000 copies of their debut album in the first week of release - but eventually split in 2007 due to disagreements within the band. Nothing has been heard from any of them since apart from ickle Jonathan (the blond) who is about to embark on a mammoth eight date 'intimate' tour of the likes of Hartlepool. Aaah, the fickle finger of fame. (Pic: Rex)
Who'd have thought that Irish twins John and Edward Grimes would go so, so far? Despite no obvious talent the brothers are already both millionaires and can count David Cameron amongst their fans. They've released two albums, been the face of Nintendo DS , Rowntrees Randoms, Travel Supermarket and Shake 'n' Vac and represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest. Heck, they've even performed for President Obama. And then they had a turn in Celebrity Big Brother for a reported £1million. (Pic: Getty)
If ever there was proof that you don't need to win X Factor to go on to have a successful career then JLS are it. The boys' debut album sold over a million copies, they've had five number one singles (the only X Factor act to do so), won two Brits and four MOBOs. And if any further proof were needed that JLS have hit the big time - they also have their own line of condoms. (Pic: Getty)
Life's been pretty good for Lucy since appearing on the X Factor. She landed a modelling contract (and became the face and body of Wonderbra), performed opposite rumoured love interest Nick Jonas on the London stage, spent a year in Les Mis and is about to give a pop another stab. She was briefly linked to Louis from One Direction and is currently dating Cameron Mackintosh's personal trainer after being introduced by the impresario. Busy gal. (Pic: Film Magic)
If it wasn't for a certain Leona Lewis, Ray would have won the third series of X Factor but had to make do with the runner's up role. He still managed to bag himself a number 1 album though before being unceremoniously dumped by Mr. Cowell. Proving you can't keep a chipmunk-faced crooner down, he went on to star in Grease the Musical before skating off as the winner of Dancing on Ice in 2009. He was last spotted opening a fete but things are looking up again with a panto and another stint in Grease in the pipeline. (Pic: Rex)
Rebecca kept in the spotlight post-X Factor after hitting the headlines thanks to her relationship with 18-year-old Zayn Malik from One Direction, who is six years her junior. She insisted she was "genuinely in love" with her fellow X Factor finalist but they split in summer 2011. Despite advertising Walkers crisps on the telly she's signed to Epic Records who have help steer Olly Murs and JLS on to chart success. Her album Heaven was released in December. (Pics: Wire Image)
The classically trained Welsh baritone had already been in the biz for a number of years before auditioning for The X Factor and he's continued to do well since. His debut album went platinum, he completed a 27-date solo tour of the UK, performed for Andrew Lloyd Webber's 60th birthday in Hyde Park and was even asked by Prince Charles to become a patron of The Prince's Trust. He's just released his third album and is set to join Grease the Musical on tour as well as reprising his role of Khashoggi in We Will Rock You. (Pic: Rex)
'Barking mad' Rowetta (Simon Cowell's words, not ours) has popped up on The Weakest Link, Celebrity Scissorhands and Footballers' Wives since leaving The X Factor but also continues to sing in musical theatre. She's featured in productions of The Best of Broadway, Christmas on Broadway and the Songs of Sister Act but her biggest recent claim to fame was being sampled on the Black Eyed Peas hit Boom Boom Pow. (Pic: Rex)
Love-em-or-hate-em smiley siblings Sean and Sarah left the competition and headed straight into the recording studio thanks to Simon Cowell but despite recording with some of the biggest names in pop - including Pete Waterman - the duo's debut album didn't exactly set the charts alight and they were quickly dropped. Undeterred, they've since released another album independently and were last seen touring Butlins up and down the land. (Pic: Rex)


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Retain your style.
While it's still hard to believe, we remember a study from the UK which stated that cyclists in full garb were more likely to be involved in auto-on-bicycle accidents. We think that the jury is still out on that one, given that the same study said that drivers approached you closer if you wore a helmet, but it does raise an interesting question -- why are you still commuting in your kit? After all, if cars don't get you, the ridicule of wearing your team kit at the pub will. It's for this reason that Levi's created its new Commuter Trouser Shorts. Now, you're able to retain your style sensibility and still get from point A to B.
These aren't some run-of-the-mill, one-off attempt at appeasing a subculture. Instead, Levi's worked closely with cyclists in multiple cities around America, distributing prototypes and accepting feedback. And, as a result of developing the shorts in accordance to critique, Levi's effectively dialed-in the fit, accoutrements, and finishes to what cyclists are actually asking for.
Accordingly, Levi's adapted its slim-fit 511 shorts to the purpose of cycling. Now, the 511 features a water-resistant and dirt-repellent NanoSphere protective finish to make commuting in hostile weather a little more acceptable, especially if your destination is the office. It's for this very reason that Levi's also incorporated an odor-resistant Sanitized finish to the shorts, too. Levi's also made these shorts perfect for trips where your bag is staying at home by installing a U-lock holster along the rear of the waistband. This way, you're not ramming your lock down your shorts, wearing out your belt, or being forced to wear a fanny-pack.
In terms of durability, Levi's double-layered the seat panel and the rear pockets. Additionally, the crotch of the 511 is gusseted in order to resist tearing and saddle abrasion. In terms of fit, it's important to note that Levi's considers the 511 as a slim-fit pair of shorts. They sit slightly below the waist and feature a slim, slightly tapered leg. However, for the sake of coverage while in the saddle, these 511s have been cut higher in the rear than a standard pair.
For the pockets, these trousers have been given slashed front pockets, like a chino, with built-in stretch webbing at the corners. Meanwhile, the rear pockets feature a welted design. And to increase your visibility to motorists in low-light conditions, Levi's incorporated reflective 3M Scotchlite tape on the interior of the short's cuffs.
The Levi's Commuter Trouser Shorts are available in the colors Black and Willow Grey and in 10 sizes from 28 to 38.
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Size chart
|35 - 37in
(88.9 - 94cm)
|38 - 40in
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|41 - 43in
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|44 - 46in
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|47 - 49in
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|38 - 41in
(96.5 - 104.1cm)
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|44 - 47in
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|50 - 53in
(127 - 134.6cm)
|29 - 30in
(73.7 - 76.2cm)
|30 - 31in
(76.2 - 78.7cm)
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(81.3 - 83.8cm)
|34 - 35in
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(91.4 - 94cm)
|38 - 39in
(96.5 - 99.1cm)
|34.75 - 36.25in
(88.3 - 92.1cm)
|35.75 - 37.25in
(90.8 - 94.6cm)
|37.75 - 39.25in
(95.9 - 99.7cm)
|39.75 - 41.25in
(101 - 104.8cm)
|41.75 - 43.25in
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|43.37 - 44.87in
(110.1 - 114cm)
|20.5 - 21.5in
(52.1 - 54.6cm)
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|32.3 - 35.4in
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|35.4 - 38.6in
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|38.6 - 41.7in
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- How to Measure:
- For best results, take measurements over your underwear.
- Waist:
- Measure around your natural waistline, the point between your ribcage and hips.
- Chest:
- Measure under your arms around the fullest part of your chest.
- Hip:
- Stand with feet together and measure around the fullest part of the hip.
Reviews & Community
Are these the same slim fit as the 511 commuter shorts?
How long is the inseam on these shorts?
Hi Warren,
Levis says that these have an 11 inch inseam. Please let us know if you have any other questions. You can reach us at 888 276 7130
Great shorts
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
I love these shorts. They're comfortable, and made out of a great, somewhat thick, material. Water rolls off in a light drizzle. The fit is great! When rolled down, they fit just above the knee, and when rolled up, they have reflectors on the sides. I wear a 30W 32L and I got a 30 and they fit perfect. I wear these shorts all the time, they're great with a button down or a tee shirt.
Overall, love it.
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
The product is great, and the shipment is very fast!
When it comes to shipping BC has your back!
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
These shorts are great. Im a big fan of the commuter line, and these are no different. They have a short outseam, and a very modern fit.


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Chen, Getz help at NSCD sports camp
Yesterday, pitcher Bruce Chen and infielder Chris Getz were guest instructors at The Baseball Ability Camp, a clinic sponsored by the National Sports Center for the Disabled and the Royals. The free camp allowed kids from 6 to 18 to experience baseball first hand. Bruce and Chris were a hit with the campers and the volunteers!
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Birth Name: Grace Park
Born: 03/14/1974
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
Born: 03/14/1974
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
Born March 14, 1974 in Los Angeles, CA, Park moved with her family to Vancouver, British Columbia when she was just 22 months old. Raised in the city's large Korean community, Park graduated from Magee Secondary School in 1992 before attending the University of British Columbia, where she earned a degree in psychology. After graduation, she began modeling, but quickly segued into an acting career. She made quite an impression with a small, but memorable role as a stripper in "Romeo Must Die" (2000), Jet Li's martial arts and hip-hop take on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. After a guest spot on the short-lived spy thriller, "Secret Agent Man" (UPN, 1999-2000), Park landed her first reg... Continue Bio >>
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May 24, 2016
Tallahassee, FL - Soccer is a universal sport. It connects athletes thousands of miles away from different countries. The Chiles girls soccer team had that international experience earlier this week.
For the fourth straight year, they hosted the Japanese Football Academy. It's Morgan Overstreet's third year collaborating with the effort, but she's still meeting new girls.
"They want to be over here and they want to experience these things," the junior midfielder said. "They're from a place where they're together all the time."
But for a few days, they're separated, interacting with new roommates.
Their academy, based out of Shizuoka, Japan, is equivalent to a year-round boarding school.
"Our object of our academy is educate the player to achieve the international level," JFA Coach Hawadashi Gun said.
The idea is to create some of the best female players in their country.
"The purpose of us coming here is not just coming to the United States," said Yo Tachibana, a 15-year-old midfielder for JFA, "but to experience different types of cultures, different types of foods. But, as a team, it helps us get better by playing different types of styles."
Soccer is the common denominator driving Chiles and JFA to the same goal, improving and extending their careers.
"Soccer is played by everyone in the world," Tachibana said. "So by coming here to play soccer it widens our world, it widens our opportunities."
"I wouldn't play if I didn't wish for higher dreams and had higher goals," Overstreet said.
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Party Train
In the heart of the backpacker district, right in the centre of the city. MANY BARS &CLUBS AROUND
Fresh and modern layout, friendly staff and funky activities!
We offer more than just accommodation. We have all the essential information and advice on booking trains, boats, places to visit. We have 24- hour reception, 24- hour free internet access, cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs, swimming pool, 24- hour shop, table tennis- all around us! We are famous for outrageous parties. We take you on pub crawls free!
Party Train is located behind main train station (Moskovsky vokzal). Just off Nevsky prospekt (main street in the city)
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Cancellation Policy: 3 days; late cancellations an no shows will be charged the amount of the first night
Cash only accepted as payment upon arrival
Check In Time: 12.00pm
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Party Train is located behind main train station (Moskovsky vokzal).
Just off Nevsky prospekt (main street in the city)
Good reference is GALLERIA Shopping.
From 8 a.m. untill 23 p.m. there is short way from metro-station (or Nevskiy) to hostel - turn in second GALLERIA parking tunnel (one is NOT underground one) and you will come to back-yard parking, cross it and in 35 meters you've arrived.
During the other time you have to walk until main entrance of Ligovskiy 50 complex territory. That is located between "Savage" clothes shop and "TechnoShock" electronics market. You will see a map of the complex there.
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Is being a vegan completely following halacha? Even if not eating anything traif (non-kosher), perhaps it's not truly kosher because you are not following the commandments to domesticate animals and eat meat.
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There's no specific mitzvah to eat meat (except in connection with certain sacrifices, but those are in abeyance until the Holy Temple is rebuilt - may it be soon).
There is a mitzvah to enjoy Shabbat and holidays, and for most people that includes eating meat. But it's somewhat subjective; if for a particular individual that would be a burden rather than a pleasure, then by all means they should eat something else.
The real issue, perhaps, is more one of outlook. If a person chooses to be a vegetarian/vegan for health reasons, for example, then there's nothing wrong with that. On the other hand, if their rationale is that humans have no right to use animals for food or the like, then we need to ask: why are they trying to be more merciful than G-d?
In addition to Alex's thorough answer, it's worth noting that even a vegan diet might pose a problem of bugs, if fruits and vegetables are not washed / checked properly, based on the situation in your location (different vegetables require checking in different places, as the bug infestations differ by locale).
Eating out, even at a vegan restaurant, poses this problem, as well as those related to bishul akum (food cooked by a Gentile) and the general issue of neemanus (trustworthiness). [also see this interesting link about vegan products containing animal derivatives: http://www.quarrygirl.com/2009/06/28/undercover-investigation-of-la-area-vegan-restaurants/ ]
Contrary to what many frum Jews believe, it is not required to eat meat on Shabbos and Yom Tov. So as far as the dietary aspect of veganism goes, it is permissible.
But many interpret veganism to mean that one does not wear clothes made from animals.
There is probably no problem with a Jewish woman being completely vegan in this sense (though there's the issue of owning mezuzot). But men are required to use tefillin (made from leather) and tallit (wool).
There are in fact "kosher vegans" who eat vegan but use kosher tefillin. Rabbi Shmuley Yanklowitz has started an organization to support them (called Shamayim V'Aretz.) The head of Jewish Vegetarians of North America, Richard Schwartz, is an Orthodox Jew (who is at least vegetarian).
The ideological aspect is potentially problematic. Many vegans believe it is inherently wrong to ever use animals for food. So if this is the motivation for being vegan, it contradicts Judaism, which permits certain animal foods. For this reason, some say it is forbidden to be a vegetarian or vegan for "animal rights" reasons. However, because factory farm conditions cause unnecessary suffering to animals, and unnecessary suffering is forbidden (the mitzvah of ba'alei tzaar chaim), one could be vegan to avoid benefiting from or supporting probable violations of this mitzvah.
Another consideration is that veganism is an all-encompassing lifestyle and ideology for many people. A possible danger is that Jewish vegans will find this lifestyle and community satisfying and no longer feel the need to believe in or observe Judaism. This shouldn't prevent Jews from becoming vegan for reasons of health or ba'alei tzaar chaim, but they should avoid getting too invested in vegan ideology, community, etc.
Even if you are actually completely vegan, meaning not only not eating meat or any other product derived from animals (such as milk), but also checking for bugs and not using utensils that were used for meat or other non-kosher things, it wouldn't be enough.
Keep in mind that terefot are not the only halacha in cashrut. For example, there's also nesech wine, orla and bishul oved cohavim.
There's also the question of whether abstaining from meat is permissible.
First of all, there's no obligation to domesticate animals like you say, but if you do want to eat meat you need to slaughter. While there's no specific commandment to eat meat, there is a commandment to be happy on iom tov and joyful on shabat. It is explained that this is achieved by eating meat meals. Because of this, people make a point on eating meat on holidays, shabat and at other festive meals such as berit mila or weddings. On the other hand, you could argue that someone may dislike meat and hate its taste, so eating meat on shabat not only wouldn't achieve the proper goal but would in fact have the opposite effect.
Most religious Jews do eat meat, but I have heard that there are some that don't. I met one religious Jew who was actually vegan (we ordered pizza and he ordered one without the cheese) and one rav who had a certain revulsion to meat after a visit to a chicken slaughter house, so he would eat only a little meat on shabat just to fulfil the halacha.
I have heard some answers from rabanim from people dwelling with this apparent stira (being vegan). The conclusion was that while you shouldn't look to follow this path lechatehila or convince people to do it, there are those unique people that are vegan (or vegetarian) and I didn't see them trying to convince them otherwise.
Also, on a general note, the individual's health should always come first. It is common for vegans to lack some kind of vitamin and needed supplements, or they put their health at risk because of the lack of something in the blood.


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In response to a string of failed inspections at Creekwood South, the Wilmington Housing Authority is increasing oversight to ensure all its public housing sites are being cared for.
Officials are paying special attention to Creekwood because its units have been substantially updated thanks to a $16 million effort to redevelop its 198 units using federal money and tax credits.
Last week, the matter came up at a meeting of the authority's Board of Commissioners. Chad Rivers, the authority's asset and operations director, said there will be an increased focus on charging tenants for damages.
"In the past, it seems like we kind of got away from that," he said.
In a report for the board, Rivers said many of Creekwood's newest residents were not taking care of the renovated units, and that more than half the residents failed their inspections.
Authority CEO Michael Krause said they have to work on educating some of the residents.
"Some of the residents have never ever maintained a home, so they're just clueless," Krause said.
Authority members encouraged staff to follow up and work with the residents. Board member Arcelia Wicker said a concerted effort was needed to preserve the investment in Creekwood.
Rivers said he is staying personally involved in inspections to ensure residents know the authority will not allow the units to get run down.
Since the initial report that said half the residents failed inspections, Rivers said the rate was improving.
"It seems like we were trending a lot better than that," he said Friday.
The authority's inspections are designed to ensure residents are adhering to the housekeeping policy, such as mopping the floors and cleaning the appliances, Rivers said.
Residents who fail three consecutive inspections face eviction. Rivers said a couple of residents have been evicted recently for housekeeping issues.
"That's the worst-case scenario," he said. "We really do try to work with people."
At Creekwood, which sits on land north of Market Street, the failed inspections typically center on housekeeping issues, not major damage, Rivers said.
In response inspection issues, the authority has upped inspection to at least twice a year for all the sites.
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Smithsonian magazine's Lyn Garrity spoke with Wallace expert Andrew Berry about the naturalist. Berry teaches evolutionary biology at Harvard and is the author of the book, Infinite Tropics, an annotated anthology of Wallace's writings.
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How did Alfred Russel Wallace come to be a naturalist?
He grew up poor, was taken out of school very early because his family couldn't afford it. He apprenticed at a young age to his brother, a railway surveyor. This is in the 1830s and 1840s when railways were springing up across the United Kingdom, and to be a surveyor was a good way to make a living. During this time, Wallace became interested in natural history in a completely self-taught way. When the surveying business died briefly, he took a job as a teacher in the town of Leicester and this was his big break. He met a man called Henry Walter Bates who was also very young at the time, around 19, and already a published beetle expert. Bates transmitted the beetle-collecting virus [enthusiasm], if you like, to Wallace.
These young kids read this slightly dubious but bestselling popular potboiler with evolutionary ideas called the Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation that came out in 1844. (The book was one of the reasons Darwin delayed publishing for so long because it was pilloried by the scientific establishment.) Then in what I find mind blowing, these two, who've never been out of England or anywhere, conceived this idea of going somewhere beyond Britain where they would find interesting and exotic species. They organized a trip to Brazil, which in 1848 was extraordinarily enterprising. They were basically making ends meet by selling their specimens as professional collectors, which is about as low as you could get on the naturalist's pecking order. This is very different from Darwin's gig, where he sails around the world as the captain's paying guest on a Royal Navy ship.
Wallace and Bates split up fairly early on when they were in the Amazon. Bates went up the Amazon proper and Wallace specialized on the Rio Negro, spending an extraordinary four years there: He nearly died of yellow fever; his brother came out to help and did die of yellow fever; uncontacted tribes; the works. And all this was really with a view to becoming a member of the scientific establishment. He was going to come back, four years later, with this great collection, all these new species, all these observations, and he was going to be a scientist. But his boat, with all his specimens, including 20-odd living specimens, caught fire in the middle of the Atlantic, and literally everything was lost. He took only one small case of drawings with him. He spends ten days in an open boat, and then the boat that rescued him nearly went down as well!
What a string of hard luck! It's amazing he didn't give up.
Having survived that, he spends 18 months in the UK, puts out a book on his Amazon travels, which was one of the worst-selling books in history. Darwin himself was rather hard on it, saying there was a certain want of facts. Eighteen months later, Wallace was on his way to Southeast Asia to do it all over again. This time it was eight years largely in modern-day Indonesia. And again an extraordinary scientific journey: He was completely reliant on local people for their help, traveling alone, learning local languages. It's the same gig as his Amazon trip, selling his specimens to make ends meet.
Then comes the second great out-of-the-blue event—Wallace and Bates going to the Amazon is the first —when in 1855 he publishes his first theoretical paper. Previously, he's published a number of natural history notes—classic collector sort of things, this is where you find these monkeys, these birds. Then, when he's in Sarawak, in northern Borneo, he produces this remarkable work of synthesis. It's a full-born evolutionary idea in so far as the standard theory of evolution has two strands. One is descent with modification, that we're all related to everyone else. Two is the mechanism that entrains that descent with modification, namely natural selection. The 1855 paper, "On the Law Which Has Regulated the Introduction of New Species," is essentially a statement of the first half of the theory of evolution. The observation was that you found closely related, or closely allied species (as he would have called them) in the same geographic area. You find kangaroo species in Australia; you don't find them elsewhere. That implies a genealogical process of some kind—that kangaroo species were giving rise to new kangaroo species.
Wallace expects his paper to create a big splash, but it doesn't. Demoralized, he writes to Darwin. Darwin was encouraging in a slightly cagey kind of way, but he does go out of the way to do to reassure Wallace that he, too, is interested in the big picture, what you might call theory as opposed to details of taxonomy. And it was of course because of this that Wallace knew Darwin had a serious interest in these questions. It is interesting to read the correspondence because you see that Darwin is being gentlemanly but also slightly territorial.
Geologist Charles Lyell, Darwin's mentor and friend, was much more struck by Wallace's paper than Darwin was. He warned Darwin that he had been sitting on his ideas for getting on to 20 years now and here's this Mr. Nobody coming up on the outside pretty fast. Darwin didn't take it that seriously, but Lyell urged Darwin to get on with it or he would find himself scooped.


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Located some 50 miles east of Phoenix off Highway 60 (and much of it a spectacular drive), the Boyce Thompson Arboretum is a worthy stop for plant lovers who are visiting Arizona. (I do think the name is a bit of a misnomer, as this place felt more like a botanical garden than an arboretum, which I associate with being mostly about trees.)
Literature about the arboretum says its chief attraction is its system of more than two miles of nature trails that weave through various garden areas.
These areas offer a diverse palette of plants–some 3,200 different types belonging to 306 genera in 76 families–on a 320-acre site. And it's a butterfly magnet and bird-lovers' delight, attracting hundreds of species.
The day I was there, wildflowers and spring blooms abounded in the demonstration garden (one view shown here), proving the desert landscape isn't just all cacti and offering plenty of colourful inspiration to Arizona homeowners for their own gardens.
Hummingbirds flitted around the penstemon and Mexican redbud (above). Elsewhere, Lady Banks' rose literally smothered several arbours with its dainty yellow, though unscented, flowers. Magic.
I spent several happy hours hiking the main loop trail that took me up and down through hill and dale and several microclimates.
High up was true desert mesa (the elevation in the garden is 2,400 feet) with sweeping vistas and plants that tolerate extreme drought, while lower down I saw lush stands of various trees, including olive and pomegranate (flower shown here), along the more temperate edge of Queen Creek.
The main trail is fine to tackle if you're reasonably fit, though there are easier, shorter trails, too–some are wheelchair-accessible. A bottle of water, sunscreen, sturdy walking shoes and a broad-brimmed hat are musts–the sun is fierce!
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Apparently, even though it's only 11:38 pm (by my estimation) in New York right now, Raven in NYC (AKA Mark) is already in Thursday, as his HNT pic is already up (and posted on Thursday...) and the bastard read my mind and put up a picture of his ear. This totally derails my plans to do the same. Otherwise I'd be the one being derivitive (and to his credit, he didn't know I was going to post my ear. I've just been sending too many crazy weird flesh vibes lately and he somehow went with his ear...).
Wow. That was almost bitchy. Mark has a really sexy neck and apologizes for his scruff, but his scruff is h-o-t hot. Now I must return to the drawing board.
Finally went to doctor again yesterday as, though flu symptoms abated, cough, fatigue and difficulty breathing continue to be as aggravating and painful as they've been the past six months.
It turns out this whole time I have NOT had bronchitis. I have pneumonia. Pneu-effing-monia. I'm fortunate I'm not dead after six months of such a glaring misdiagnosis.
My new meds have me completely knocked on my keister. I won't be back online until the pneumonia is gone or I'm dead.
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Today just sucks, and hard. I guess really it doesn't, I mean it's Friday and work is over for the week and all that jazz, but really it does suck a little.
It all started last night when I went to the movies to see Monster In Law (it was fine, not art but Jane Fonda is great) and grabbed some dinner before it started. I got my favourite Subway sandwich -- roast chicken, old English cheese, olives, jalepenos, pickles and Southwest sauce -- did a little shopping, then bought my popcorn to have during the movie. This morning I woke up feeling - and looking - like the Duff Blimp.
It's terrible really, because it means that either my favourite sandwich, or my love of movie popcorn is the cause of my nasty Duff Blimp Syndrome (medical acronym: 'DBS') that attacks me randomly and with much ferocity. It means that my jeans were too tight and uncomfortable at work, which made me forget that they had been feeling so comfy just days earlier at the height of my Weight Watchers success. The tightness of the jeans, coupled with my lack of weight loss this week, made me feel like a failure and that the whole thing could just go and jam itself. I was sick of feeling left out at work, like I do everyday because of the terrifying amount of junk food they eat constantly.
It was then that I gave in, and had BBQ. They'd thrown on some big BBQ party at work for lunch today, and I set out with the intention of not having anything. I would go home and have a soup and bread roll for very few points. I would just stick at it for a few more days until I saw better results. I would not think about the fact that I was in ALOT of pain, in my front and my back and my insides. But it didn't work.
I don't really think of it as cheating, or quitting the diet. You are free to think that if you must, it does seem pretty justified. But my reasoning is this: if I didn't break out and have something fun to eat today, I would have gone entirely mental and held up a McDonalds, demanding they hand over all their Big Macs as well as the recipe for blowjobs 'Special Sauce'. I think one break out in 2 weeks is reasonable, and it's a mind-boggling improvement on my usual behaviour. Tomorrow I am most definitely back on the proper diet, and no, that's not just something diet-quitters say... you'll see.
Much to my excitement last night I found 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' on DVD for $20... sadly 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events' was $36, and I haven't paid that for a DVD since the 'Young Frankenstein' debacle of '04.
My heart broke shortly before 6 on that last day I saw you. I remember the time, because the clock in the kitchen had always run 8 minutes fast, and the long hand had clicked directly upward as I picked up the ringing phone. We hadn't ever bothered to set the clock to the right time, we just lived in our own timezone without question - besides, you said it helped you make it to the station for the citybound 8:14 each morning. Of course, it had occured to me before then that all of the delusions casting shadows over our relationship served you greatly in some way, and like the clock I had chosen to ignore them.
Don't misunderstand me, we had a problems like anyone. We'd fight, yell, slam doors, sleep apart and at the worst of times, ignore each other entirely. But there was the making up, and the safety of knowing each other so completely, and there was always the love. When we met I was just 21 and terrified of the world. You were a little older, nearly 25, and you seemed wiser than I - at least I hoped it was the case. I wasn't even sure I liked you at first. After our first meeting at a party late in summer I remember telling my sister about this guy who was gorgeous, but arrogant and overly impressed with himself. Looking back I wonder how much of my initial instincts were right, given the side of you that came to light later.
When we kept running into each other after that party I took it as a sign that I should give you a chance. Had I known that you'd coerced all that information about me from my friends I doubt we'd have had even one date at all. Although... a girl does like to feel special, and you'd gone to so much effort. I suppose that you would have gotten your way no matter what, as usual. Even now I feel powerless against you, remembering the sound of your voice convincing me that I was wonderful, and that you would always treat me as such. It was the first time I had chosen to listen to the beautiful lies and let the delusions begin.
As it turned out, there were alot of wonderful girls out there needing your attention. There was always flirting, from the time out relationship was only a few months old and for the most part I chose to ignore it. I didn't want to be one of those needy women who can't stand a glance in the wrong direction... well, truth be told I suppose I was just too scared to call you on it. I was enchanted by the confidence I had earlier taken as arrogance, and you did tell me often enough that you loved me. Eventually we fell into a pattern where you would do as you liked and I would let you, having convinced myself that I was indeed a strong, independent woman who didn't feel threatened by the number of very attractive women in your life. It became painfully obvious to me 3 years in that you were having an affair... or affairs. I didn't ask.
There were the whispered phone calls you'd get, as you glanced furtively over your shoulder at me and I'm sure that once I even heard you hiss that you weren't really 'free to talk right now'. How cliche. I was disgusted with myself for sticking around, and for loving you anyway - but not disgusted enough to leave. I was in denial, figuring that if you hadn't left me by that point that you must still love me too and that you couldn't have any real feelings for the xxx women on the other end of the phone. I spent my time alternating between a quiet gloating over the belief that all of your love was reserved for me, and living in fear of a conversation with you that would put an end to it all. "It's over", you would say, or "I've met someone". The worst of all would be "You deserve more than I can give", and I knew for sure it would be just like you to say that. Towards the end we barely spoke at all - I would not give you the opportunity to use any of those lines.
The phone call that ended our relationship did not have any of those cliches, and did not come from you. It was from the hospital, there had been an accident and they were very sorry to have to tell me over the phone. They had done everything they could. You had not made it.
My heart broke that evening, not out of despair or grief, but shame over my own weakness. You were gone and I was relieved.
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The '07 Amsoil/Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge - TechWritten by on March 1, 2008 Contributors: Randy Bolig The Results Are In!
The Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge is designed to give our readers insight into what it takes to build a powerful engine economically, without sacrificing reliability. By factoring the combined horsepower and torque the engine makes into the retail cost of the parts in the engine, each engine gets a cost-per-horsepower rating. This forces the builders to choose their parts carefully, walking the line between power enhancement and the almighty dollar to come up with a powerful, yet economical combination. This year, our contest featured the Mopar small-block, limited to 410 ci, and the crew from Indy Cylinder Head had just the right recipe to win this year's Engine Challenge.
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As in years past, the top spots in this year's Engine Challenge were separated by a narrow margin. In fact, the top three engines were so close we rechecked our math twice before awarding the win to Indy Cylinder Head. In reality, each of the engine builders in this year's contest brought a competitive engine to the challenge, and we were excited to see such diversity among the engines. These builders really did their homework, using displacements from just over 318 ci to the contest limit of 410 ci, and cylinder heads ranging from nearly stock Magnum heads to fully prepped aluminum units from Brodix and Indy Cylinder Head.
When the numbers were tallied, it was stroker 360s with Magnum cylinder heads that claimed the top three positions of this year's contest. For the money, it's just hard to beat the Magnum cylinder head. And while the Indy and Brodix heads certainly showed the potential for big power numbers, they didn't make enough extra power to gain an advantage over the Magnum cylinder heads once cost was factored. Even the guys from Indy Cylinder Head-this year's winner-resisted the temptation to build an all-out powerhouse using their heads, stating that pump gas and the way our contest rules factor costs, simply favored the Magnum head.
Since our contest is geared toward what our readers are most likely to need-powerful engines that run on pump fuel-Rockett Brand again provided the 93-octane refined petroleum for our competition. We've been using Rockett Brand fuel for a number of years now, both in our engine challenge and in our street and race cars, and the fuel has simply performed flawlessly. If you're like us, and have never really understood the science of octane ratings, specific gravity, and the other chemistry involved with gasoline, we recommend speaking with the guys at Rockett Brand or visiting their web site, rockettbrand.com. If nothing else, you'll learn something about the science behind the fuel you use to power your Mopar.
During the dyno runs at the Comp Cams Memphis, Tennessee, dyno facility, each of the contest engines had to go through a qualifying session involving a minimum of three pulls, and a judged session, again involving a minimum of three pulls during a 45 minute period. This is not only to gather dyno data to factor our results, but also to test the durability of the engines. This year we only had one engine that failed to qualify, and it wasn't a catastrophic failure, just an oiling issue in the rocker-arm area of the Diamondback entry that prevented it from making the required pulls. Otherwise, each engine performed well, if not flawlessly, while performing the dyno pulls with the remaining seven engines making impressive power.
Starting with Indy Cylinder Head, we'll run down the order in which our competitors placed. As we stated, it was a close contest with the top positions being determined by a virtual photo finish. The truth is, we'd be proud to have any of these engines in one of our cars as they are all powerful performers. If you're considering a small-block build for your next project, we encourage you to consider one of the professionals featured in our engine challenge. The results of our contest are a good indication that you won't be disappointed. Also, be sure to stay tuned to future issues as we go inside each of these engines and see what parts and tricks were utilized to make them competitive.
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Indianapolis, Indiana
The name Indy Cylinder Head evokes visions of high-flowing, high-horsepower, aluminum cylinder heads. So when Indy entered a Magnum-headed stroker small-block in our contest, we had to ask what was up. Engine builder Ken Lazzeri of Indy stated that while he'd love to impress everyone with one of their all-out, 700hp small-blocks, the way our contest factored the costs, a cast-iron headed engine would just be more competitive. So he made the tough decision to go for the win instead of going for impressive power. Actually, we think he accomplished both. The Indy entry was not only one of the most economically built engines in the contest, but its 523 hp was nearly as much as some of the more expensive aluminum-headed engines made.
Schurbon Engine And Machine
Maquoketa, Iowa
Schurbon Engine and Machine is a newcomer to our contest, but they made a lasting impression. The Schurbon engine not only looked good wearing its Plum Crazy paint job, but also performed flawlessly during the dyno session and impressed everyone in attendance with its power and torque. Engine builder Scott Schurbon is no newcomer to Mopar small-blocks, having built and raced them in "roundy-pounders" for many years. Scott loves it when a customer asks for a Mopar engine because he says they make great power for the money, so it's easy to deliver more than the customer expects. The Schurbon entry in our contest certainly delivered more than expected when it screamed to nearly 500 hp and a stump-pulling 460 lb-ft of torque. Scott says he likely left a little on the table as well by utilizing a somewhat small camshaft since this engine was built for a street application. Even so, this small-block finished a strong second and was very close to winning this year's competition.
R.M. Competition
Roseville, Michigan
Randy Malik of R.M. Competition had the right combination to land a third place finish in this year's Engine Challenge, narrowly missing an even better showing. All the top three engines were closely matched, and the top three places were determined by a very narrow margin this year. The R.M. Competition entry looked impressive with its tunnel-ram and dual quads, and ran equally as impressively, making some 510 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque. Using Magnum cylinder heads with the LA-style intake bolt pattern, Randy was able to utilize a tunnel-ram intake without significantly adding to the cost of his engine. We congratulate R.M. Competition on their third place finish.
Mid America Racing Engines
Washington, Iowa
Having competed in all of our Engine Challenges and winning last year's Engine Challenge, engine builder David Bruns of Mid America Racing Engines is no stranger to dyno competitions. He knows it takes a cost-effective and potent combination to place well, and brought a solid small-block to this year's contest. Sporting Indy cylinder heads and a solid roller camshaft, the Mid America entry sounded strong from its initial pull. Tuning with jet and timing changes, and using different carb spacers, David Bruns' engine produced contest-leading power of 567.1 hp and 489.2 lb-ft of torque, earning him a fourth place.
West Covina, California
Known for building reliable, powerful engines, and placing well in previous competitions, it was no surprise when the Speed-O-Motive entry made more than 518 hp on its first dyno pull. Engine builder Tucker Caven further tuned his entry to the second highest power score of the competition at 529.2 hp and 467.2 lb-ft of torque. Brodix B-1 AMC cylinder heads and a solid roller camshaft combined with a stout 408ci short-block was Speed-O-Motive's key to making big power. Their powerful performance was good enough for fifth place in our competition.
Muscle Motors
Lansing, Michigan
Engine builder Mike Ware of Muscle Motors is widely known for building some of the most powerful engines in drag racing, so we were a little surprised when we saw his 400ci, Six-Pack-equipped small-block. Mike said the explanation was easy-he wanted to be different, had limited time, and was already building this engine for a customer who agreed to enter it in our contest. After the Engine Challenge, this engine will be dropped into a Challenger T/A clone, which explains the triple two-barrel induction. Since the Six-Pack intake is a dual-plane unit and limits top-end power, Mike built this engine for torque, and plenty of it. In fact, the 400-inch engine's 456 lb-ft of torque is a good indication that this engine could have made significantly more power if topped with a single-plane intake. Even limited, this engine placed a very respectable sixth place in a tight competition
MRL Performance
Jackson, Michigan
Instead of setting his sights on huge power numbers in this year's contest, engine builder Mike Liston of MRL Performance decided he'd rather show the potential of the most widely produced, and most widely overlooked, small-block-the 318. Though Mike fell a bit short of his goal of 500-plus horsepower, his Magnum-headed 318 ran well and produced nearly as many horsepower per cubic inch as the top engines in the contest. At over 380 hp, this 318 would be a blast in a street-driven A-body. We congratulate MRL Performance on their seventh place finish, and, more importantly, for showing that 318s can be performance engines.
Diamondback Engines
Richmond, Texas
Diamondback Engines drew the first dyno slot in this year's Engine Challenge, and, unfortunately, their engine had problems during their first qualifying pull. After inspecting the damage, engine builder Damon Kuhn decided the damage was too extensive to attempt a repair and pulled his engine from the competition. Though we don't know how this engine would have placed since it didn't qualify, the guys from Diamondback agreed to make repairs to their damaged rocker arms and re-dyno the engine at their facility. Look for their numbers in an upcoming issue.
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Using a stroked 360 with Indy aluminum cylinder heads, a solid-roller cam, and a bunch of carb spacers, last year's winner, David Bruns of Mid America Racing Engines, set the horsepower benchmark at 567.1 this year.Each engine was filled to the pan's capacity with Amsoil prior to being run on Comp's dyno. Indy's entry performed flawlessly, making the highest power numbers of any cast-iron headed engine to capture the win.Rockett Brand provided the 93-octane pump gas for the third consecutive year, and, for the third consecutive year, we had no fuel-related dyno problems. Without the quality petroleum and synthetic products from companies like Rockett Brand and Amsoil, the Engine Challenge wouldn't be possible.
We congratulate Indy Cylinder Head, the winner of this year's Amsoil/Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge. Indy's small-block made an economical 523 hp and 455 lb-ft of torque to top a close field of competitors. pictured Herb McCandless, Russ Flagle, Ken LazzeriAfter quickly making the required qualifying pulls, engine builder Ken Lazzeri of Indy Cylinder head efficiently tuned his engine to the highest power numbers of any engine equipped with cast-iron cylinder heads.Placing a close second was the Schurbon Engine and Machine entry, which made 490.4 hp and 459.4 lb-ft of torque. This engine impressed us with very broad horsepower and torque curves, and came very close to winning this year's Engine Challenge.An in-house manufactured stud-girdle is just one of the tricks Schurbon used to place a respectable second in our engine challenge. This is a solid motor that we'd love to have in one of our cars.Scott Schurbon and Bob Siegwarth proficiently tuned the Schurbon entry to more power on each pull, even changing to a smaller carburetor for their judged pulls to keep costs down. These guys know their stuff.Engine builder Randy Malik of R.M. Competition placed third in this year's Engine Challenge. His 408ci small-block made 510 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque.Tunnel-ram intakes make power, and the R.M. Competition entry used this advantage to net a third place finish in our competition.Having been dyno tuned in-house, the R.M. Competition entry needed very little tuning to be competitive in this year's Engine Challenge.Mid America Racing Engines won last year's Engine Challenge with their powerful big-block. This year, they impressed us by making more power than anyone else in the contest when their small-block screamed to more than 567 hp and 489 lb-ft of torque, landing Mid America in fourth place. pictured David and Diane Bruns
The Mid America entry impressed all in attendance with contest-leading power. this 410ci small-block would easily take an A-body deep in the 10s.Engine builder and dyno operator Tucker Caven tuned the Speed-O-Motive entry to the second highest power score of the competition, placing fifth overall in our contest.Speed-O-Motive brought a reliable, powerful small-block to this year's Engine Challenge, landing them in fifth place overall. This 408ci small-block made nearly 530 hp and 467 lb-ft of torque.Sporting Six-Pack induction and one of the smallest engines in the contest, the Muscle Motors entry made more than 456 hp and 456 lb-ft of torque for a sixth place finish in the Engine Challenge.Though the Six-Pack induction made it impossible to perform jet changes in the allotted time, engine builder Mike Ware (right) and Andy Mays (left) tuned their 400ci small-block to a sixth place finish.Placing seventh in this year's competition was MRL Performance. Going against convention, engine builder Mike Liston brought the most common of all small-blocks to our contest-the 318.Though rocker arm issues kept Mike from doing much in the way of tuning, his 318 still produced a respectable 380 hp.Though rocker arm issues kept the Diamondback Engines entry from qualifying, their engine showed good power potential during the qualifying pull it did make. pictured Dave Schultz directly behind the engine, Damon Kuhn directly behind Dave


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Nothing beats reading a real book, but you can also use technology to your advantage. Use the internet to explore kid-friendly eBooks on topics that interest your child. Amazon.com offers a list of current bestselling children's books, and Author Marketing Club monitors Amazon and keeps a daily list of free eBooks currently being offered, broken up by genre. Archive.org also contains a large collection of children's books available for online viewing or download. You can find more great eBooks for kids of all ages on Scholastic.com.
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Friday marks the 50th anniversary of arrival of The Beatles coming to America. On Feb. 7, 1964, the Fab Four – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr – arrived from the U.K. at the newly-named John F. Kennedy International Airport to the tears and screams of teenagers all across America.
That Sunday, Ed Sullivan introduced the band to a captivated American audience of more than 73 million viewers—at the time a television record.
The Beatles, wearing black suits and mop top hair, appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show" on Feb. 9 1964, to screaming crowds in what became a seminal moment for the British band, and U.S. television.
PHOTOS: The Beatles 'Ed Sullivan' appearance | Beatlemania | How The Beatles spent 1964
Nearly 50 percent of American households with televisions tuned in to see the show.
Technicians on the set 50 years ago explained that the "crowd shot" was born that night in 1964. The teenage audience was so hysterical that a camera was devoted entirely to their reaction, a television first.
CBS will celebrate the anniversary with a concert on Sunday, 50 years to the day that The Beatles first performed on the "Ed Sullivan Show."
The concert, "The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to The Beatles, was filmed last month and included tributes by a number of performers.
In a rare joint appearance singing Beatles numbers, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr were flanked on stage by artists including Stevie Wonder, R&B singer Alicia Keys and country singer Keith Urban to celebrate that night in 1964.
WATCH: Why call yourselves The Beatles?
McCartney and Starr paid special tribute to their former band members, John Lennon and George Harrison. Lennon was shot and killed in 1980. Harrison died of cancer in 2001.
"We were in a band called The Beatles and whenever we play George and John are always with us," Starr told the crowd. McCartney said: "Tonight we are remembering our beautiful friends John and George."
McCartney, playing guitar, and Starr on drums, brought the tribute to a rousing close both with "Hey Jude" and another classic Beatles song, "With a Little Help from My Friends."
The concert was attended by Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono, 80, and Harrison's widow, Olivia. The last time McCartney and Starr performed Beatles songs together was to celebrate Starr's 70th birthday, in 2010.
In a three hour tribute before they appeared, a series of artists performed Beatles numbers.
British pop duo Eurythmics – singer Annie Lennox and musician Dave Stewart – reunited to perform "The Fool on the Hill," and U.S. singer Katy Perry sang a version of "Yesterday."
EXTRA: Beatlemania was big | Then & Now: 1964 versus 2014
Oscar-winning actors Tom Hanks, Jeff Bridges and Sean Penn were among a Hollywood crowd which danced along to the music.
Even the Beatles' backing musicians were not anonymous journeymen: they included The Eagles' Joe Walsh and singer-songwriter Peter Frampton.
The tribute airs Sunday evening on CBS. Check local listings for time.


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Mavic Cosmic Carbone 40 C Carbon Road Wheelset - Clincher $0.00
We are well aware of the benefits provided by a well-designed pair of carbon clinchers. The low weight, stiffness, solid aerodynamics, and reliability continue to be the reasons that we mount them up on our machines for both training and racing. But, there's always that one lingering cloud that's been hanging over the carbon clincher since it was first introduced. It's called heat dissipation, or lack thereof, that plagues those of us running these wheels. Special brake pads, rim treatments, etc. have attempted to remedy the issue, but none have seemed to prove effective in the long run. Well, Mavic's new Cosmic Carbone 40 C was built specifically to address this, as it effectively manages heat buildup using an entirely new rim composition.
Mavic knew that a rim treatment alone wouldn't effectively dissipate heat at the rim, which is what other manufacturers have continually relied on for years to help mitigate the issue. Instead, Mavic rethought the construction of the rim itself, using a blend of aluminum, carbon, and a proprietary resin called TgMAX.
Seeing as Mavic is world-renowned for its dependable aluminum wheels, it makes sense that its engineers would rely on their extensive expertise in the manufacturing and shaping of this material as a means for building the foundation of its new wheelset. Aluminum has long been known to both dissipate heat quickly and resist high temperatures much better than carbon, making it the optimal material to start with. As such, the skeleton, or real structure of the Carbone 40 C, is a lightweight aluminum hoop, or 'rim bed insert,' that enhances structural stiffness, holds air pressure better than full-carbon, and resists brake pulsing. Additionally this bed wraps up on either side, creating a 'U-shaped' sidewall design that adds to the wheel's overall durability.
Mavic then wraps its lightweight proprietary core material and aluminum bed, by hand, with its 3k carbon layers. These layers are applied manually in order to ensure that the proper positioning of each layer of carbon is achieved. This process is where the TgMAX comes into play, as this 'Maximum Glass Transition Temperature' technology consists of laying up several types of resins and affixing them to the carbon structure with a proprietary heat-treatment process. Then the wheel gets placed in a mold and is subjected to high pressure and a cycle of 'cooking' that permanently bonds the carbon/resin to the aluminum bed. Once removed from the mold, spoke holes are drilled through the inner rim wall only, keeping the structural integrity of the aluminum bed intact. And while this drilling alone would normally create a stress point at the drilling surface, Mavic added durable aluminum inserts to secure the wheel's spokes.
Mavic says that this construction process was three years in the making. Well, it's paid off, as extensive lab and field testing -- using hundreds of riders of varying weights and riding styles -- proved that this resin compound, wrapped around an aluminum bed, efficiently diffuses heat buildup at the rim surface much better than carbon-only rim designs.
Similar to the Ultimate, the Carbone 40 C relies on the highly versatile 40mm rim profile. This wheelset was built with a blunt, 19mm-wide bed, and it uses 20 front and rear steel spokes that have been radially laced throughout -- minus the 2-crossed rear drive side pattern.
The Cosmic Carbone 40 C front wheel runs on Mavic's super-smooth QRM+ bearing system. This micro-adjustable bearing preload system is also found on the rear hub, allowing the rider to dial in the hubs without removing the wheels from the bike. The rear wheel also uses Mavic's FTS-L system to reinforce the contact area between the pawl and hub body. This system uses two stainless steel inserts in order to create more stability and greater efficiency in the lightweight, aluminum freehub body.
Mavic didn't want to sacrifice ride quality by running just any old tires on these wheels. Expanding the line of its wheel-tire system, Mavic has included its Pro Griplink/ Power link front- and rear-specific clincher tires with the wheelset. With a 127 TPI and incredible cornering capabilities, made possible through its dual-compound construction, these tires are ready to handle any terrain that's thrown their way.
The Mavic Cosmic Carbone 40 C Clincher Wheelset weighs around 1545g without tires. They include BR601 titanium quick-release skewers and are available with either a SRAM/Shimano 10-/11-speed or Campagnolo 11-speed compatible freehub body.
- Carbon/alloy structure
- 40mm-deep rim profiles
- Micro-adjustable bearing preload
- Griplink/Powerlink tires and titanium skewers included
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- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I pulled Dura Ace C24 clinchers off for the Mavics. I feel like the Mavics are quicker to accelerate & do feel like they are dragged down less by headwinds & cross-headwinds. Not many miles on them yet, so don't know about durability. They came with Swissstop yellow pads, which I didn't understand from the ad, so now have 2 sets. No big problem.
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Freshbikes shop ride, the hills of Arlington, VA, Tuesday night, May 13. Mavic is there with sets for riders to test. I put a set of these on. Only downside is I had to give em back after the ride. That, and -- forgetting I had these on my bike and was braking down a long hill -- I swear I smelled something burning (likely my imagination). I have a set of Ksyrium Elite S and there was a noticeable difference; the 40s were smooth and just seemed to 'roll.' I'm on a caad9 and with alloy rims I feel every nugget of love the road has to offer, but these smoothed things out nicely. And, yea, they look good.
Rim Bed Insert Close-up Image
Mavic has a lot of info on their page about these wheels. Here's a close-up of the aluminum insert that shows the story clearly:
Carbone 40 C Development Story
By Mavic. This is Mavic's development story. It is in French with English subtitles.


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11th Disaster Relief Fund - From the HeartWritten on May 1, 2002 Brothers Truck Parts Hosts a Benefit Show for the September 11th Disaster Relief Fund
With the terrible events of 9/11 still extremely fresh in the minds of all Americans, this past November the folks from Brothers Chevy/GMC parts took it upon themselves to put together and host a benefit car/truck show in Chino Hills, California. And as was done by countless businesses, clubs, and individuals across the country, these fine folks stepped up to the plate to collect funds for the American Red Cross September 11th Disaster Relief Fund.
Anyone who's ever been involved in the planning and execution of an undertaking as complex as putting together a show of this kind knows that it's not an easy chore. And to do so with the express intention of donating the proceeds to a worthy cause is admirable. Though we couldn't attend all the benefit events held around the country, we at CLASSIC TRUCKS did want to show our support by covering an event which we're sure mirrored many throughout the land.
As most are aware, Brothers annually hosts one of the best Chevy/GMC truck shows in the West, so it was a pleasant change for all those involved to produce a show open to all years and makes of both cars and trucks. And judging by the number and enthusiasm of those gathered on the grounds of Ayala High School for the show, everyone agreed.
In addition of a huge contingent of some of SoCal's coolest cars 'n' trucks there were live performances by bands like the Hot Rod Trio and Interstate (a bitchin' alternative rock band made up of some Ayala H.S. seniors) playing throughout the day. There were also numerous auto and truck-based vendors, non-automotive vendors, and a plethora of great food and drink, as well. And as if that wasn't enough to guaranty a good time, there was even a gaggle of Lakers Cheerleaders circling the grounds (much the delight of every red-blooded male in attendance) saying hello and posing for snapshots.
So, enjoy the event photos as much as we enjoyed takin' 'em, and join with us in thanking the folks from Brothers Truck Parts for a great benefit show and those around the country who've done the same out of the kindness of their hearts. God bless them all, and God bless America.
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Cool cars and awesome trucks. Who could ask for more? Brothers Truck Parts broke tradition to host an open show to benefit the American Red Cross September 11th Disaster Relief Fund, and as the gathering's attendance evidenced, hobbyists of both persuasions loved the idea!Ed and Lenora Haringa's way-cool '52 five-window Chevy is a fine example of why the '47-54 Chevy is such a popular hot rod pickup.Intermingled with awesome hot rod trucks were impressive street and custom rods like Don Reid's slammed Merc and Randy and Julie Haapala's '56 Chevy. Talk about the best of all worlds.One of the most impressive '70s Chevys in attendance was Jerry and Myra Keith's '71 (sporting a '68 nose). This contemporary-styled pickup drew an admiring crowd throughout the day--no surprise to us.How's this for a dazzling pair of deliveries? Maynard Troost's pure white 'n' steelie-shod '29 and Linda and Frank Kane's bright yellow, Halibrand--equipped street rods were right at home at the show and went a long way in making the gathering truly all-encompassing.Danny Vasquez is the rightfully proud owner of this fine '65 Chevy shortbed Custom Cab. The right stance, a quartet of chromed smoothies, and a full complement of under-hood brightwork combine to make up one impressive ride.Though not quite rock 'n' roll legends (yet), the band Interstate wowed the crowd (the post doo-wop crowd, anyway) with their raucous brand of alternative rock. Darn talented kids...I enjoyed the heck out of 'em.


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LAUREL, Md. (WUSA) - What are middle-class Americans willing to give up if their taxes increase by $2,200?
The White House has taken to Twitter this week to urge them to think about what they could sacrifice to compensate for an impending tax increase of $2,200 per household. That's if Congress does not extend Bush-era tax rates.
Andrea McCarren visited a local middle-class community to ask people what they were willing to give up.
"Haircuts! That's where I'm on my way to now. Don't tell my barber that," said one resident.
Indeed, there's a barber shop, an American flag and residents who are fed up.
*The middle class, we've been paying, we've been paying, we've been paying," said a man named Paul. "We only have the necessities. We don't have luxury."
If faced with an extra 22-hundred dollars in taxes to pay next year, most residents told us there's little place, if any, to cut their current household budgets.
"I live by my means. I don't live outside of my means. Everything that's in my life is a necessity," said Laurel resident. Teshombae Harvell.
"I guess I won't be getting my nails done, and hair done and some of us may not even buy a new vehicle," said Sheilla Woodson.
"They're spending too much money. That's the main problem. They don't understand. You can't spend what they don't have. Because I don't have any more to give 'em!" said resident George Boteler.
"I'm really disappointed. Because I think they should consider what we're going through.


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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Sports Network) - Nick Watney fired a 10-under 61 on
Sunday to rally and win the CIMB Classic.
Watney, who won The Barclays in August, finished at 22-under-par 262. The
victory was unofficial, but was his sixth PGA Tour crown.
Last year's winner Bo Van Pelt and Robert Garrigus both closed with 66s to
share second place at minus-21. The duo shared the third-round lead, but
needed late rallies to share second place.
Tiger Woods fired an 8-under 63 on Sunday at The Mines Resort and Golf Club.
He was joined in fourth place at 19-under-par 265 by Chris Kirk (67) and
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Perfect hunting partner! What is her name?
Perfect hunting partner! What is her name?
Strother Inspire
Gold Tip Kenetics 300
Ripcord Code Red
Tight Spot Quiver
Black Gold Ascent
Landshark by Simmons Sharks
Nice lookin' pup!
That picture captures why we buy em...
I hunt because......
good lookin pup man. got two Labs my self. Hard to beat a Lab!
I had a yellow lab for several years, bred and born in Idaho, incredible how good of a nose they have ! and what a bird dog, she actually got excited at the sound of a gun and didn't run under a pickup or your front porch like other dogs I have seen
Great looking pup, you'll have a lot of fun years chasin bone with her.
Shoot STR8
Actually we dont get to bring her home until the 25th of June. Not sure on a name yet but Aspen or Sage is at the top of our short list.
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|NJC graduates 17 RNs
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
Northeastern Junior College in Sterling recently held a special graduation and pinning ceremony for 17 registered nurses. Graduates included Megan Hensley and Jessica Koberstein of Holyoke and Jessica Skomp of Lamar, Neb. Deana O'Gorman of Holyoke also assisted with the ceremony.
The RNs are now trained and eligible to set for the state registered nurse board exam to become full-fledged RNs. This is NJC's second class to complete the expanded nursing program's Associate Degree Nursing Program.


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Friday, October 10, 2008
+ FRIDAY NETCORDS: Dilemma for Fed...Davis Cup final heads indoors...Previewing Madrid + Zurich
Fed's big gamble [ESPN]
Argentine's get their wish, sort of [Eurosport]
VIDEO: Madrid + Zurich previews [TENNIS]
What's to blame for recent baller breakdowns? [Tennis Diary]
Feeling sorry for Stockholm [Tennis Talk, Anyone?]
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Anyone know what the deal is with Ferrero not wanting to play Madrid? There was an article and video of Ferrero on marca.com and I think it's about wildcards going to non-Spanish players but my Spanish is beyond sad and the translation tool only complicated things further.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 7:48 PM
Post the link if you want I can explain it to you. I heard something about him being denied a wild card, but I'm not sure.ReplyDelete
here's a link to a thread on MTF about Ferrero being denied a WC:ReplyDelete
I couldn't find any other English articles
Thanks for the link, Rich. Interesting opinions in that thread!ReplyDelete
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ATLANTA (AP) - Louisville and Michigan will face off Monday night in the NCAA men's basketball title game in Atlanta.
The Wolverines defeated the Syracuse Orange 61-56 in a semifinal game Saturday night. Earlier, the Cardinals slipped by the Wichita State Shockers 72-68.
Kevin Ware who suffered a broken leg in the Louisville-Duke game was on the bench to root for his Cardinal teammates.
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Read Jennifer Ashley's blogs and other content on the Penguin Community.
When a female Shifter comes to town seeking refuge, Feline Shifter Sean Morrissey claims the new arrival and finds a beautiful woman who looks him straight in the eye without fear, stirring the mating frenzy within him.
To relocate to a new Shiftertown, half-Fae, half-Shifter Andrea Gray must accept a new mate. But Andrea's intense attraction to Sean is something she never expected-a perilous complication for a woman with a troubled past.
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Dear Reader,
Welcome to Primal Bonds and the world of Shifters.
Twenty years ago, shape-shifters (Feline, Lupine, Bear) were rounded up and made to live in "Shiftertowns." They are forced to wear Collars—half Fae magic, half tech—designed to keep their violent tendencies at bay.
The Shifters are tamed now, Collared, safe…but are they? Humans think so, but Shifters know better…
Primal Bonds is the story of Sean Morrissey, Feline Shifter and Guardian of his Shiftertown—the man who sends Shifter souls to the afterlife.
When Andrea Gray, a half wolf-Shifter, seeks refuge in the Morrisseys' Shiftertown, Sean agrees to claim her, sight-unseen, so the humans will allow the transfer. He never dreams that the challenging Andrea, with her gray eyes and fearless attitude, will be the woman that stirs the wild mating frenzy within him.
Humans have started shooting up Shifter places, forcing the Shifters to choose between fighting or protecting their families. Plus there are now rumblings from the Fae world—from the hated Fae who created Shifters long ago—and Andrea might just be the one attracting their attention.
Join me and the rest of the Morrissey clan and friends for action, love, humor, family, and those sexy Shifter men!
Look for Pride Mates, Liam's story, re-released by Berkley Sensation in July 2011, and Wild Cat in Jan. 2012.
For more on the Shifters, see the Shifters Unbound website for excerpts, blurbs, "The Human's Guide to Shifters," and more. Visit my website and choose "Shifters Unbound" from the right-hand menu.
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Top 50 3PLs: Getting the balance right
June 01, 2011 - LM Editorial
Establishing close relationships with "key logistics service providers" has long been a precedent with shippers the world over; however, this top priority may have faced its sternest test during the last recession. By most accounts, however, the worst is behind us, and those who are left standing—on both the shipper and service provider side—are gathered in a tight circle.
In fact, that circle could indeed become even tighter. The Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) Semiannual Economic Forecast points to continued growth throughout the rest of the year. Researchers also suggest now that a global recovery is moving along, shippers are looking to profit from the economic rebound by engaging the most reliable third party logistics providers (3PLs) to help them stretch their supply chains into existing and emerging markets.
ISM's forecast coincides with the release of Armstrong & Associates' market analysis showing that the international transportation management 3PL segment led with a 30.1 percent gross revenue (turnover) increase over the course of 2010. According to the consultancy's chairman Richard Armstrong, third-party logistics providers are growing at multiples of Gross Domestic Product, and should be able to sustain this pace through 2011.
"The main takeaway here is that 3PLs are taking advantage of ongoing economic globalization," says Armstrong.
Revenues and profitability increased in all four 3PL segments in 2010, according to Armstrong's findings. Gross revenue increases ranged from 12.9 percent to 30.1 percent and were up 19.4 percent overall. Net revenues (gross revenue minus purchased transportation) were up 13.2 percent. According to Armstrong, net revenues are a better indicator of true business improvement because fuel related costs have minimal impact. Overall, net income increased 23.4 percent in 2010 over 2009 levels.
Armstrong's report notes that the international transportation management segment of the 3PL market led with a 30.1 percent gross revenue (turnover) and net revenue (gross margin) increases. Dedicated contract carriage followed at 13.1 percent. Overall, 3PL U.S. gross revenues jumped 18.9 percent in 2010 to $127.3 billion slightly exceeding the 2008 result. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for third-party logistics net revenue from 1995 through 2010 was 12.7 percent.
"When we look back, 2009 was the only negative year since we began tracking results in 1995," says Armstrong. "From 2009 to 2010, the increase in 3PL net revenue was 4.7 times the rate of U.S. GDP growth."
One driving factor of 3PL growth was world trade volumes, which increased 12.4 percent in 2010. Armstrong cites a recent report from the International Monetary Fund suggesting that freight integrators are mirroring the success of major multinationals. "Shippers are continuing to go global," says Armstrong, "and the larger 3PLs are expanding at a rate to meet this demand."
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