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VN Series
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Feel the Difference in Our Volvo Trucks in London
When one of your trucks suffers damage beyond repair, you need a replacement vehicle-and fast. Your fleet won't run as efficiently with a missing driver, and late shipments could cost you your reputation as a business owner.
Fortunately, you can find multiple replacement makes and models at Gerry's Truck Centre in London. Our new and used Volvo trucks will make an excellent contribution to your fleet. The Volvo VN series, in particular, offers plenty of benefits.
Reliable, Comfortable, and Enjoyable
The Volvo VN has a solid reputation in the transportation industry. Since 1996, the Volvo VN has given London drivers a smooth ride and an excellent fuel economy.
These Volvo trucks feature a sleek, sloping hood and graceful curves that make them more aerodynamic than other vehicles of their size. With less air resistance and drag, the VN series saves you money in fuel.
Are you worried about your drivers? The VN series has a spacious cab that gives your drivers plenty of head and leg room so they feel comfortable on long hauls. Many models also include TV mounts so your drivers can relax in their bunks at the end of the day.
Aesthetics aside, the Volvo VN includes state-of-the-art collision-avoidance equipment and air disc brakes. With these extra safety features, your drivers will enjoy gentler stops without compromising stopping distance.
Want to Learn More?
We have six different models of the VN series, which you can find listed on the left side of the screen. Feel free to browse our available Volvo trucks to learn about which model would work best in your fleet.
If you have a question about our available vehicles, feel free to call our London office at 519-652-2100 or our toll-free number 1-800-363-4380. For your convenience, we also have a contact form available so you can submit your inquiries online.
The aerodynamic VN 780 will change your impression of how a long-haul truck should look, ride and handle. The raised roof is tall enough for a person 6'10" to stand upright, and the massive 77" sleeper cab offers exceptional space efficiency. There's room for every amenity to make you feel at home. And with its fully insulated cab, the interior is as quiet as many passenger cars--even at high speeds.
But behind the 780's sleek curves and comfortable interior is a truck that means business. Not only will its nimble handling get you from loading dock to loading dock with ease, it'll do so with fewer fuel stops along the way. Which brings us to another impressive feature: saving money.
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If the VN 730 had a middle name, it would be "workhorse." This aerodynamic mid-roof sleeper delivers over-the-road performance that's perfect for flatbeds, tankers and a wide range of demanding cross-country applications.
If your routes call for extra muscle, specify your VN 730 with our mighty D16 engine. And for optimum performance, fuel economy and driving ease, add Volvo's I-Shift transmission. There's plenty of room
in the handsomely appointed cab, plus a full-size lower bed with upper bunk/storage options. With all its power and comfort, the VN 730 makes any route shorter, more enjoyable and more productive.
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Ask anyone at the truck stop what they know about Volvo trucks, and you'll get the same enthusiastic answers. Smooth, quiet ride. Great value. Lots of comfort. Plenty of power. Welcome to the Volvo VN 670. It's the truck of choice for regional and long-haul routes.
Everything about the VN 670 contributes to a better driver experience. Lots of physical comfort, thanks to a 61" raised roof cab with 264 cubic feet of sleeper space. And mental comfort, knowing you've got all the visibility, maneuverability and dependability you'll need.
The VN 670's advanced climate control system maintains a perfect temperature inside. And you'll appreciate the microwave, refrigerator and TV/VCR options. From its aerodynamic design to its advanced steering, the VN 670 earns its reputation every day.
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Ready for a sleeper that can drive your business forward? You can't do better than the VN 630. No matter what you're hauling, the VN 630 will help you arrive on time, under budget and well rested.
Thanks to a spacious cab and mid-height roof, the VN 630 has plenty of room for both stand-up and sit-down comfort. The handling and maneuverability make it a dream to drive, whether you're on the open highway or watching for curbs. And it's loaded with driver-friendly features and innovations, including an overall operating cost that's consistently low.
The sleeper is available with two full-size bunks and lots of storage. The ride is exceptionally smooth and quiet. And a wealth of safety features lets you feel well taken care of, mile after mile. Best of all, every VN 630 is built to a demanding quality level that ensures durability and lasting value. For weight-conscious regional bulk or specialty routes, this truck really knows the territory.
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Need a lightweight truck with heavy-duty performance? Our mid- and long-hood 430 models give you two choices that are right on the money. With plenty of room and lots of driver-friendly features, these short-haul sleepers are long on comfort and strong on maneuverability and dependability.
Both the VNL 430 and VNM 430 are designed for regional routes that may require spending only a night or two on the road before heading home. Visibility is a key attribute here, thanks to an expansive, one-piece windshield and sloped hood that deliver an unsurpassed view of your surroundings. Projection headlights emit a more focused beam to help you see farther down the road at night. And with the ample 42" sleeper and bunk, each 430 is quite comfortable--from entry to exit and every mile in between.
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Looking for a short-haul truck that's long on power and maneuverability? Here are two perfect choices. The VNL 300 and VNM 200 are Volvo daycabs designed for regional bulk and specialty hauling. Both feature superb visibility and handling, with a 50-degree wheel cut that allows for the sharpest turns in tight situations.
With the low dash and instrument cluster conveniently placed, all diagnostic information is kept right in front where you need it most. Switch panels are an easy reach. And if ease and agility aren't enough, the aerodynamic styling is sleek and sharp.
Trucking today is all about service and dependability. With these versatile daycabs, you'll be right on schedule in a reliable truck that's at home driving across town or across the state.
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A vocational truck carries more than a load. It carries your business. Which is why Volvo isn't just about building the best trucks on the road. We've completely reinvented the way you buy, own and operate a vocational truck - to make your business run easier, faster and more profitably.
Volvo VHD models are designed for nonstop reliability in extreme weather, rugged terrain and crowded construction sites. They're engineered so bodybuilders can work with speed and efficiency, which helps you get your truck delivered faster. And to help you hire and keep the best drivers, every VHD combines dependable performance with plenty of comfort and safety.
You told us what you wanted. And we listened. The result is the Volvo VHD-the finest vocational truck you can own. We looked at every part of the vocational business from your perspective. Then we built the toughest possible truck from the strongest components and made sure it was reliable and easy to service.
A spacious cab makes life more comfortable and productive for the driver, with extra room between seats and plenty of storage for personal gear. Superior insulation and soundproofing keeps the cab
as quiet as most passenger cars, and doors are double sealed to keep out water, wind and noise. Working under bad conditions? Bring it on. Your VHD can handle it.
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The VHD 430 is designed to operate at the highest level of dependability, maneuverability and payload capacity. It's built for
nonstop performance in extreme weather, rugged terrain and crowded job sites. With all its power and efficiency, the VHD 430 can help your operation run easier, faster and more profitably every day.
But not all vocational assignments are day jobs. That's why the VHD 430 features an innovative sleeper berth, for applications where an occasional over-nighter means the difference between staying on schedule or falling behind.
The Volvo VHD is designed to protect you and your payload. It features a High-Strength Steel cab, three-point seat belts and driver-side air bag. Plus it comes standard with a host of heavy-duty safety systems for added peace of mind.
The best handling under the worst conditions. Plus the convenience and economy of a sleeper. The VHD 430 is setting new standards in the heavy-duty industry. Which makes it an easy choice for your next work truck.
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Choosing the right Volvo powertrain?ngine, transmission and rear axle?an save quite a bit of money and time over the long haul. This is an important part of your truck investment, and while you'll want to invest some quality time in the specing process, we'll make it easy to come to the best Volvo powertrain decision.
From our advanced engines to our innovative I-Shift transmissions, Volvo gives you the solutions you need for today, tomorrow and way down the road. You'll find valuable powertrain information here on our site. And lots more at your nearby Volvo dealership.
EXTRA POWER FOR BIG LOADS AND STEEP GRADES.With our D16 engine, Volvo takes power and performance to the next level. This ultra-reliable engine delivers the increased horsepower and torque needed to move large payloads with ease, even on steep grades. The Volvo D16 features advanced technology that requires less oil, fuel and maintenance. It's one more way we're protecting the environment while we help you rev up your bottom line.
Three power ratings are available in the range from 500 to 600 hp. The engine delivers impressive power in any situation with up to 2050 lbs.ft. of torque for excellent drivability. The variable geometry turbo also makes the engine very responsive while maximizing fuel economy.
The 550 Eco-Torque rating provides a "dual-personality" torque level unique in this horsepower class, which combines high performance with good fuel economy.
The XE16 ?exceptional efficiency ?packages feature the 16-liter Volvo D16 engine with 500 hp and up to 2050 lbs.ft. of torque. The first, a heavy-spec XE16 package rated for combination weights up to 143,000 pounds, was designed specifically for the North American heavy long combination vehicle (LCV) market. The second XE16 package combines exceptional fuel efficiency with outstanding performance for five-axle tractor-semitrailer combinations up to 80,000 pounds.
The Volvo D16 is sold in VNL Daycabs and Sleepers, and in the new VNX model, making it the perfect choice for line haul and heavy haul operations.
At 1500 rpm the standard I-VEB puts out an impressive 420 braking hp and a whopping 600 hp at 2200 rpm, an improvement by more than 20% over its predecessor. The I-VEB is controlled by a new brake stalk switch, allowing three engine-brake increments.
An oil drain interval of up to 35,000 miles with the low maintenance oil pan, which is an option in the VNL, helps to reduce operating costs. The D16 engine offers a dependable, fuel-efficient solution for heavy haul applications that require maximum muscle under the hood.
The Volvo D13 is a very fuel-efficient, powerful and lightweight engine, designed to meet current and future EPA regulations while improving reliability and lowering operating costs.
Fourteen power ratings are available in the range from 375 to 500 hp. The engine provides impressive performance with excellent low-end torque for improved drivability. The new variable geometry turbo also makes the engine very responsive while improving fuel economy.
Two XE ratings, six Eco-Torque and three Dual-Torque ratings provide "dual-personality" torque output for those customers who desire the high fuel economy of their lower torque levels with the strong performance of their higher outputs.
The Volvo D13 is sold in VN Daycabs and Sleepers, the VHD and the VAH, making it the perfect choice for line haul, regional and vocational operations.
At 1500 rpm the optional I-VEB puts out an impressive 350 braking hp, an improvement by more than 20% over our previous engine. At 2200 rpm, it absorbs 500 hp. The I-VEB is controlled by a new brake stalk switch, allowing three engine brake increments.
An oil drain interval of up to 35,000 miles helps in reducing operating costs. The Volvo D13 engine delivers a reliable, cost-effective and powerful solution ?in a light, high-performance package ?for a wide variety of applications.
The Volvo D11 is a fuel efficient, lightweight engine designed to improve reliability and minimize cost of operation.
Five power ratings are available in the range from 355 to 405 hp. The engine provides impressive performance with excellent low-end torque for improved drivability. The new variable geometry turbo also makes the engine very responsive while improving fuel economy.
A 385 Eco-torque rating provides a "dual-personality" torque level for the regional highway carrier to provide the performance of a 1450 lb-ft engine, when needed with, the fuel economy of a 1250 lb-ft torque engine.
The Volvo D11 is sold in VN Daycabs, VAH auto haulers and VHDs making it the perfect choice for regional operations.
The engine delivers competitive performance compared to larger displacement engines with an impressive 405 hp and 1,550 lbs.ft. of torque, and provides lighter solution for maximizing fuel economy in regional, less than truckload (LTL) and distribution situations.
At 1500 rpm the optional I-VEB puts out an impressive 270 braking hp, with 440 braking hp at 2200 rpm, dwarfing many bigger engines' brake performance. The I-VEB is controlled by a new brake stalk switch, allowing three engine-brake increments.
An oil drain interval of up to 35,000 miles helps to reduce operating costs. The Volvo D11 engine delivers a dependable, cost-effective solution -- for a wide variety of short haul applications.
Say goodbye to missed gears, sticky clutches and lousy fuel mileage. With I-Shift, you'll always be in the right gear at the right time.
Volvo I-Shift is a 12-speed, two-pedal, automated mechanical transmission that maximizes driver comfort, payload and fuel economy. It's designed to integrate seamlessly with all Volvo engines. There's no clutch pedal, and the gearshift is operated by intelligent electronics.
Using microprocessor technology, I-Shift continuously monitors changes in grade, vehicle speed, acceleration, torque demand, weight and air resistance. With the engine and transmission in constant communication, there's no compromising. I-Shift automatically selects the best gear for the engine, allowing every driver to shift like a fuel-efficiency expert. This puts less stress on the driveline, for longer life and less maintenance.
Download an I-Shift brochure:
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I-Shift Spec Sheet - AT2612D - Direct Drive for Volvo D11, D13
I-Shift Spec Sheet - ATO2612D - Over Drive for Volvo D11, D13
I-Shift Spec Sheet - ATO3112D - Over Drive for Volvo D16
Available in five feature packages, I-Shift can be customized to fit your specific driving needs. Out on the road, this amazing transmission will deliver an unprecedented level of features and benefits to help drive success for your business:
- I-Shift offers maximum flexibility through feature packages that can be tailored to fit everybody's needs, from owner operators to large fleets.
- Features that make the I-Shift the most versatile AMT on the road are:
- Grade sensor
- Kick-Down Mode for instant power and maximum acceleration
- Performance Mode for maximum gradeability
- Brake Program Mode for maximum retardation
- I-Shift makes every driver shift like a pro, for improved fuel economy. An optional feature called Eco-Roll will also improve fuel economy in the top gear.
- The I-Shift is available for a wide variety of applications such as line haul, heavy haul, construction, distribution, and pickup and delivery.
- This is the third generation of Volvo AMTs. It's based on proven technology that requires minimal service and virtually no maintenance. Introduced globally in 2002, I-Shift transmissions are in use all around the world.
See your Volvo dealer for the I-Shift package that's best for you!
Emission Technology
In developing our EPA '07 compliant engines, we introduced a host of enhancements that help the environment without sacrificing power and fuel economy. Through innovative applications of EGR and DPF technology, Volvo's '07 engines effectively reduced NOx emissions by 50 percent, and reduced particulate matter by 90 percent.
EPA '10 called for a further ?and final ?NOx reduction that is 99 percent lower. That's good news for the environment, because all 2010 and newer heavy truck diesel engines have near-zero emissions of particulates and NOx. Volvo diesel engines met the challenges of EPA '10 while improving fuel economy using the proven and highly efficient SCR process.
Engine advancements continued with Volvo's introduction of its EPA '14 GHG Certified engines. With all-new and optimized engine components, including the removal of lead from the valvetrain, Volvo's '14 engines will reduce its greenhouse gas footprint while delivering innovations for greater fuel efficiency and savings for customers.
Volvo's SCR Solution
Current EPA emissions regulations required further reduction of NOx from diesel engine exhaust. Volvo eliminates NOx with the proven and highly efficient process of SCR: Selective Catalytic Reduction. Volvo engines with SCR technology have near-zero emissions with less fuel consumption.
Volvo further reduces NOx through the aftertreatment of engine exhaust. If NOx gases are selectively eliminated in a downstream aftertreatment chamber, the level of NOx produced by the engine can be significantly higher. This approach allows the engine to be retuned for maximum fuel efficiency.
SCR requires a catalytic converter into which is injected Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). The primary component of DEF is water; the active organic component is urea.
Urea is a nitrogen compound that turns to ammonia when heated. When a urea-and-water solution is injected into the exhaust stream and passed over a catalyst, the urea reacts with the NOx to form nitrogen and water vapor -- two clean and harmless components of the air we breathe.
The basic elements of the Volvo SCR system:
- SCR catalyst aftertreatment chamber
- DEF tank
- Pump & lines
- Heating system
- Control & monitoring system
How the SCR system works
The Volvo SCR system is simple and effective, with few components. It consists of a DEF tank positioned near the standard diesel tank, plus a DEF tank pump, an injector unit and an SCR catalytic converter.
The advantage of using DEF is that it enables the engine to use less EGR -- and higher oxygen levels -- for better combustion, while easily meeting the EPA's near-zero NOx emissions requirement of 0.2 g/hp-hr NOx. By using DEF, we avoid the disadvantages of increasing EGR to massive levels.
This results in better fuel efficiency from your Volvo engine. With rising crude oil prices, achieving maximum fuel efficiency has become the single most important attribute of modern truck engine design.
- Diesel engine optimized for high performance, low particle emissions and low fuel consumption.
- DEF tank.
- The DEF tank and injection system's control units continuously vary the amount of DEF injected in response to the engine's current load conditions.
- DEF is injected into the exhaust gases in between the DPF (5) and the Catalytic Converter (6).
- Diesel Particulate Filter.
- In the Catalytic Converter, nitrogen oxides are transformed into harmless nitrogen gas and water.
- The system notifies the driver when it is time to top up with DEF.
Volvo Trucks North America offers a thorough look at the 2010 EPA emissions for heavy-duty truck engines and a detailed description of the Volvo solution: Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR). Heavy-duty salesmen and customers alike will benefit from this podcast, designed to answer questions and educate listeners on SCR, the technology that brings emissions to a near-zero level while maintaining the performance and fuel economy the industry has come to expect from a Volvo engine.
Engine Brake (I-VEB)
Our new I-VEB enhances our successful Volvo Engine Brake with Intelligent Software.
As many drivers know, the Volvo Engine Brake (VEB) delivers high retardation over the speed range, and it is integrated into the engine for safety and longer foundation brake life. Its unique design provides quiet, effective braking in the rpm range in which drivers most often operate-1500 rpm and below. Best of all, it allows faster downhill travel with complete control, shortening trip time.
With I-VEB, braking is smarter than ever.
I-VEB has a new ergonomic six-position switch that's comfortable and easy to operate:
- Position "O" - Off.
- Position "A" - Engine Brake Cruise Control. In this position, Cruise Control is enabled and vehicle speed exceeds cruise speed by the driver-controlled set speed, the I-VEB engine brake will engage with infinite control to maintain that speed (within the limit of the engine brake).
- 1,2,3 - 40, 70, 100%
- Position "B" - I-Shift Brake Program. With Volvo I-Shift on board, the controls of each feature are integrated for optimum performance.
With I-VEB, the driver doesn't have to reach over to the dash to adjust the engine brake switch every time the slope of the downgrade changes.
If a driver wants to go down a long, steady downgrade at a steady speed, like 35 mph, he needs only depress the +/- switch at the end of the brake control stalk. I-VEB will take over from there and will hold the truck at 35 mph regardless of the exact terrain (within the limits of the brake).
At 1500 rpm the D13's optional I-VEB puts out an impressive 310 braking hp, dwarfing many bigger engines' brake performance.
I-VEB's ease of operation, precise control with infinite adjustment and maximum fuel economy give you an engine brake that's the first choice of professional drivers.
Engine Warmhold Function
Volvo believes in shutting off the engine whenever possible to save fuel and reduce noise. But there are some times when extended idling is a necessity. During those times, Volvo engines utilize the variable geometry turbocharger to thermostatically engage and provide Volvo's 'Warmhold Function', which allows the engine to warm up quickly and maintain engine temperature at very low idle speeds, saving fuel and reducing emissions.
Fuel System
Volvo engines do a superb job of keeping fuel temperature regulated, allowing them to operate more efficiently for better fuel economy and lower operating costs.
Engine fuel systems are divided into low- and high-pressure zones. The low-pressure zone filters and supplies fuel to the high-pressure zone, which injects fuel into the cylinders. The cam actuates the injector plunger and produces the high pressure needed to inject atomized fuel for an efficient burn. The fuel injector solenoid valve allows the fuel to be injected or bypassed.
Injectors feed fuel to the engine based on volume. Heated fuel is less dense (less BTU per volume), and therefore, engine performance decreases as fuel temperature increases. Addition of fuel coolers-which also add cost and complexity-can compensate for the increased heat.
Volvo engines do not require fuel coolers. Our system draws fuel from the tank through a 20-40 micron primary filter. It then passes through and cools the ECU as it heads toward a fuel exchange at the top front of the engine cylinder head. At that connection, excess fuel from the injectors is mixed with the incoming fuel and pumped through a 3-5 micron secondary filter. The fuel is then sent to the injectors at the rear of the cylinder head.
Because our system draws only the amount of fuel needed for combustion, the fuel temperature is not increased with large amounts of return fuel. The recirculated fuel's temperature is maintained by engine coolant, which has better regulation than return fuel.
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Rear Mounted Engine PTO
It's never been easier to perform multiple tasks with your truck, thanks to the Volvo rear mounted engine power take-off. This clutch-independent design consists of a bearing housing that is mounted directly on the right rear side of the engine geartrain. Since the power is taken directly from the engine, this PTO can be utilized while the vehicle is being driven or stationary for maximum versatility. The power take-off has few moving parts for high performance and is specially suited to Volvo's engines for high availability.
The Volvo Rear Mounted Engine PTO is designed for applications such as:
- Dump truck
- Crane equipped vehicle
- Cement mixer
- Refrigerator/freezer units
- Container lift/load exchanger (roll-off)\
- Refuse collection
- Snow plow/sand spreader
Available with optional direct mount hydraulic pump. Mounting location is on the right rear side of engine geartrain, with the following hydraulic pump connections: DIN 5462 / ISO 7653.
Advanced Technology
As the world's largest manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engines above nine liters, Volvo has earned a powerful reputation for innovations that save money while assuring performance. Here are a few more Volvo engine exclusive features:
- Performance Bonus Guide - with patented sweet-spot measure to encourage soft driving for better fuel economy.
- Dual port poppet-style hydraulic EGR valve - for reliable stick-free performance. Close position to turbocharger assures precision EGR control for better fuel economy.
- Available Volvo air intake pre-heater for assured starting in frigid climates.


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At around 9PM Eastern Time tonight, February 17th, a live broadcast will take place of an asteroid flyby. Near-Earth asteroid 2000 EM26, estimated to measure the size of three football fields, is scheduled to closely brush earth, and the Slooh Space Camera will be providing a live webcast of the flyby event.
Slooh is a robotic telescope service that was created in 2002, and became publicly available in 2004. It was the first live astronomical platform of its kind to provide "live" web telescope viewing. Indeed, Slooh has a patent on their image processing methodology.
In a recent statement, Slooh's technical and research director, Paul Cox, shared this about some of the work Slooh does: "We continue to discover these potentially hazardous asteroids -- sometimes only days before they make their close approaches to Earth."
Interestingly enough, tonight's scheduled asteroid flyby arrives almost exactly one year after the February 2013 explosion of a meteor over Russia last year. Last year's near-Earth object [NEO] grazed our planet over the Ural Mountain region, then quickly became a superbolide, before exploding in an outburst above Chelyabinsk, Russia. Pieces of that meteor have now became incorporated into the design of some 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics gold medals.
Cox emphasized the importance of Slooh's asteroid research campaign, citing how it is gaining momentum: "...Slooh members [are] using the Slooh robotic telescopes to monitor this huge population of potentially hazardous space rocks. We need to find them [NEOs] before they find us!"
There is no threat of tonight's asteroid, NEO 2000 EM26, hitting earth, as it whizzes by at the approximate speed of 27,000 mph. Instead, at the asteroid's closest approach, it will be about 8.8 lunar distances from the Earth.
Nonetheless, Slooh astronomer Bob Berman added: "On a practical level, a previously-unknown, undiscovered asteroid seems to hit our planet and cause damage or injury once a century or so, as we witnessed on June 20, 1908 and February 15, 2013... [T]he ongoing threat, and the fact that biosphere-altering events remain a real if small annual possibility, suggests that discovering and tracking all NEOs, as well as setting up contingency plans for deflecting them on short notice should the need arise, would be a wise use of resources."
Meanwhile, you can catch the live Slooh webcast at the Slooh website here, where you can participate via the hashtag #asteroid, should you have any queries to post. Also, the website Space.com will be broadcasting the fly-by on their website as well. Click here for the Space.com webcast of tonight's asteroid flyby.


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After dominating the first round of the season at Phillip Island, with Sylvain Guintoli and Eugene Laverty each sharing a victory and a second place podium, the Aprilia Factory team decided to head to Jerez de la Frontera for a two-day test, taking advantage of the long break before the Motorland Aragon round that is scheduled for April 14th.
According to a press release by the team, the Aprilia RSV4 has not been radically modified since last season, but it has undergone a targeted evolution to make fine tuning easier and to make it less susceptible to variations in weather conditions, affecting only the chassis set-up and the electronics.
Eugene Laverty put in 140 laps with a best time in 1′41.47, while Sylvain Guintoli did 121 laps over the two days with a best lap in 1′42.79.
In last January's World Superbike test at the Spanish circuit Marco Melandri topped the timesheets in 1'40.758, while Tom Sykes reportedly (the Kawasaki riders weren't using transponders) did a 1'40.5 on a qualifying tire and 1'41.6 on race tires.
"We certainly got off on the right foot at Phillip Island," confirmed Gigi Dall'Igna, Aprilia Racing Technical and Sport Director. "With results that provide us with confirmation of the good job we did over the winter break. However, in the racing world if you snooze you lose, especially if you base everything on a single, albeit excellent, result. We are fully aware that not every weekend will be like the one in Australia, so we will keep working on the RSV4 and testing new solutions that will allow us to gain precious tenths of a second. These tests are also important for the riders. A long break between the first and second round could lead to a drop in tension. I must say that Eugene and Sylvain are two great professionals. They are very skilled at enhancing and developing the work done by our engineers and mechanics. This is an excellent calling card for the rest of the season".
Aprilia test rider Alex Hofmann was present and filmed the above footage of him chasing Eugene Laverty around Jerez, and BMW Goldbet's Superbike and Superstock teams with Chaz Davies, Sylvain Barrier andGreg Gildenhuys were also at the Spanish cricuit. Obviously Marco Melandri wasn't testing as he is still recovering from last month's shoulder surgery.


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A luna moth on its last
leg wing
I found this battered luna moth (Actias luna) yesterday around noon. It was clinging to some grass blades out in the blazing sun by the side of a road. Something had torn off most of its right wing. It was alive, but could no longer fly. I picked it up and left it in the shade of a tree. About 45 minutes later on my way back from my walk, it was still there. So I put it under my hat and brought it to my office.
It just stayed there in my hat the rest of the afternoon. This morning I found it tucked into the corner of a wooden box on the shelf below the hat. It was still alive.
The moth's wide and branched antennae identify it as a male (here is a comparison of the antennae of male and female moths). The males use their big antennae to detect the pheromones emitted by the females.
If I get a chance to take better close-up pictures of the antennae, I will post them here.


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We were relatively surprised with how little the first piece of downloadable content for Dead Rising 3, Operation Broken Eagle, offered. Considering only three weeks elapsed between that and Fallen Angel released we expected more of the same and that's roughly what Capcom Vancouver has delivered.
Playing as Adam Kane, a military veteran may have been dull and uninteresting but at least it wasn't painful. Capcom had an opportunity to make Fallen Angel genuinely interesting with the unique chance of playing a member of the infected illegals.
Where Rhonda acted as a concerned mother for Nick, Doug (another illegally infected member) now acts as your over-bearing hand holding father. It's warranted to a degree with Angel clearly suffering from some alcoholism, but we only need to be told so many times how to save lives. Find survivors, prevent executions, gather med-packs, prevent surveillance, it's more of the same step by step stuff that lacks any real flavor.
The one redeeming factor is the decision to focus the events around isolated locations that were otherwise underutilized. Some corners of the map remained unvisited by us even after the completion of the main title and Fallen Angel makes sure you visit some of those missed opportunities.
Again everything transfers between Angel and Nick Ramos meaning the same stats, available weapons, etc. will be available upon completion. There are some new weapons such as duel machine pistols and a pulse-gun but outside of that most of the new weaponry is boring or bland; even the new vehicle blueprint is lacking.
Fallen Angel is an improvement over Operation Broken Eagle but it still fails to capitalize on the opportunity presented to Capcom Vancouver. Dead Rising 3 was a pleasant surprise, but with so much seemingly set in stone already, we're wondering if it's even possible to save the rest of the content from suffering the same fate.
- Visits otherwise unused locales.
- Some cool new weapons.
- Not so great voice acting.
- Boring, bland, cut and paste content.
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June 8, 2012 12:00 AM
Wade Davis, who played in college at Weber State and spent the 2000 and 2002 preseasons with the Tennessee Titans, said he didn't tell his teammates he was gay because he feared the impact it would have in the locker room. Jevon Kearse and Samari Rolle were among his closest friends on the Titans, and he would later be invited to Rolle's wedding.
"You just want to be one of the guys, and you don't want to lose that sense of family," Davis said in an interview with Outsports . "Your biggest fear is that you'll lose that camaraderie and family."
But Kearse said he doesn't think Davis being openly gay would have changed anything.
"I know there have been a lot more than just Wade," Kearse told Outsports "
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On Thursday the master complaint encompassing over two thousand former NFL players and their "lack of concussion information" lawsuit against the league was officially filed. Rick Morrissey thinks their basis for the lawsuit is, in a word, hogwash.Read more
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Mahmoud Mansour, 26, and his bride Morel Malka, 23, celebrate with friends, family (and security) before their wedding in Mahmoud's family house in Jaffa, south of Tel Aviv on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Jerusalem: Sunday brought a different kind of pre-wedding jitters for one Israeli couple.
Instead of fretting over hairdos and guest arrangements, Morel Malka and Mahmoud Mansour spent the morning of their wedding in court, trying to keep right-wing Zionist extremists from ruining their special night.
Protesters shout slogans against the wedding of Mahmoud Mansour and Morel Malka. Photo: Reuters
Amid the tension of Israel's fragile ceasefire with Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, the intimacy of Morel and Mahmoud has become a national political issue.
The crux of it: she comes from a Jewish family; he's a Muslim Arab.
When the Jaffa couple in their 20s posted their wedding invitation on Facebook, they just wanted to share their good news.
Mahmoud Mansour (left) and Morel Malka celebrate in Mahmoud's family house in Jaffa. Photo: Reuters
Instead, it attracted the attention of Jewish extremists avowed to preventing mixed marriage – especially Jewish women marrying Arab men. And especially when they have converted to Islam, as Ms Malka has done.
Run by ultra-nationalist Jewish activists, the group called Lehava is dedicated to what it calls "preventing assimilation in the Holy Land", although it works against Israel's Arab citizens on other issues as well. Some of its supporters openly follow the teachings of Meir Kahane, a Jewish extremist assassinated in New York in 1990.
Kahane's doctrines are outlawed in Israel as racist and various offshoots of his political party are considered terrorist organisations in Israel and abroad.
Some Israeli Jews demonstrated in support of the wedding in a "vigil of love". Photo: Reuters
Members called for a demonstration outside the wedding hall in the city of Rishon Lezion on Sunday evening as the couple was being wed.
"Assimilation is nothing to celebrate," right-wing activist Bentzi Gopstein told Israeli media.
According to media, Facebook removed the group's page last month following repeated complaints that it encouraged incitement and racism. On Sunday evening it was back up, calling on supporters to attend the protest against the wedding.
Other Israeli Jews shouted "death to Arabs" and other slogans in opposition to the wedding. Photo: Reuters
A court granted the group permission to protest but ordered protesters to stay about 200 metres from the wedding hall's entrance.
Although heavy police forces were deployed at the site, the family hired security guards at their own expense. The war in Gaza has exacerbated an already high level of intolerance among right-wing extremists in Israel.
Other Israelis gathered outside the wedding on Sunday, but for the opposite reason.
Morel Malka on her wedding day. Photo: Reuters
Responding to a Facebook call to attend a "vigil of love" for Morel and Mahmoud's wedding, dozens of people from around the country showed their support with flowers, balloons and hand-painted signs congratulating the couple.
"This is an act of elementary humanism," organiser Noga Eitan said. "We are here to show basic decency and sound a liberal voice," she said, adding it was a pity that even a wedding should become a political act in Israel.
Despite bitter political differences, "incitement, violence and racism have no place in Israeli society", said President Reuven Rivlin, who wished the couple happiness and good fortune.
In the end, the couple was married, in the presence of hundreds of guests, as well as hundreds of demonstrators and police on the footpaths outside.
Right-wing protesters, exclusively men, shouted their objections through bullhorns, although under the court order, they were kept away from the hall. Four were detained for getting too close. If their protest was heard, it did not stop the marriage.
"We want to have a great wedding, one that no one has ever had," the bridegroom was quoted as saying before the wedding. "No one can break us."
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So former Heisman Winner and current QB of the National Champion Florida Gators has decide that one more year at Florida would be the best thing for his development – I do believe he can become a NFL QB. But it will take time and another year of seasoning would be best for him.
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Here's my latest article on NFLDraftbible – Arizona OT Eben Britton declared for the NFL draft on Jan 3rd and this article covers why I think it was the right decision for him. Feel free to discuss in the comments here or on NFLDraftbible.com.
Also, my pick for tonight's game is Oklahoma. If the Sooners contain Tebow – and I feel they will – and if they get ahead…. well, it's going to be hard for Tebow, a great athlete but not a great QB (boy will I get hate mail), to throw them back into a game.
Should be a good game though. Dunno how people are calling for a Gator blowout.
Here are my thoughts on the three finalists for the 2008 Heisman Trophy. I think all three are excellent athletes and was very impressed with them over the course of this season. Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree and quarterback Graham Harrell were also two guys I thought highly of who did not make it – and there are several more players who were probably in the conversation, but did not make the cut. Here are my thoughts on the three finalists.
Tim Tebow –
Tebow has been here before, a fact that could prevent him from winning as much as help. Voters are just as likely to give someone else a shot since Tebow already became the first sophomore to ever win the award. Only one other player has ever won a pair of Heismans – Archie Griffin, running back for THE Ohio State Buckeyes won back to back in 1974 and 1975. Tebow's numbers aren't as gaudy as McCoy or Bradford's. 2515 yards and 28 TDs almost seem pedestrian next to their numbers. But while he may not throw often, he also rarely makes mistakes and has just a pair of interceptions to his name. Tebow is also dangerous with his feet, running for 564 yards this season and totaling 12 touchdowns on the ground. More than anything, voters have to be impressed with his leadership – after losing to unranked Ole Miss (at home no less), Tebow stepped up and took responsibility for the loss. "You have never seen any player in the entire country play as hard as I will play the rest of this season," Tebow said afterwards. "And you'll never see someone push the rest of the team as hard as I will push everybody the rest of this season, and you'll never see a team play harder than we will the rest of this season." And push he did, playing near flawless football the following nine games and capping the season with three touchdowns and 216 yards in the victory over then #1 Alabama. He did it all season long and did it against some of the top defenses in college football.
Sam Bradford –
His numbers speak for themselves – 4464 yards, 48 TDs and just 6 interceptions are nothing to sneeze at.
Colt McCoy –
There are a fair amount of people who are still lamenting
My thoughts –
I would not be surprised with any of the three walking away with the award. I think McCoy has the biggest hill to climb. He's tough and a gamer, but he faced very few top defenses and missing out on that Big 12 Championship game was unfortunate, especially with voters getting an extra look at Bradford and Tebow. He proved himself very tough, running the ball a ton, at what seems like half of Tebow's size. On the other hand, Tebow has been here before which is good and bad. I think history has shown that the voters like to see some new faces win and that makes it tough to predict the Gator quarterback winning. He's faced the toughest defenses of the trio and put the team on his back when needed.
As I said, no name called from that podium Saturday night will surprise me (Unless Graham Harrell wins. Which would be kinda odd.) and looking at this season I think all three have made excellent cases for themselves. If I had a vote – I think
Taking away nothing from the other two, I think Sam Bradford should be the Heisman Trophy winner for this season. I am excited to find out who the actual voters think should be the guy Saturday night.
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As I mentioned on the show this morning, the finalists for this years Heisman are Florida's Tim Tebow, Texas Longhorn Colt McCoy and Oklahoma's Sam Bradford. Winner is announced Saturday night (I was kidding when I said 'it's not like they hand the award out this weekend' on the podcasts, but I appreciate the multiple emails correcting me. My sarcasm is weak apparently. ).
I will have my thoughts on this Saturday morning for your perusal but I think it's Bradford or Tebow who are the frontrunners. But who knows? Analysis forthcoming on Saturday!


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Homeowner Carol Wright takes in the project under way on her front lawn Thursday, March 28, 2013. by kari dequine harden| New Orleans bureau Comments NEW ORLEANS — After Hurricane Sandy devastated the New Jersey communities surrounding Red Bank Catholic High School last fall, campus minister Charlie Gates called off the school's annual spring trip to New Orleans. For the past four years, Gates and Kelly O'Leary, a New Orleans resident and Red Bank class of 2007 alum, have brought a group of seniors from the East Coast to New Orleans to volunteer. But Gates said the students wouldn't let him cancel this year's trip. First, they told him that they had already made a commitment. Second, they told Gates they could do both — help their own flooded community as well as continue pitching in toward New Orleans' recovery. For their own neighbors, the students held fundraisers and food and clothing drives, while making plans to help in rebuilding efforts as the winter ends. The New Orleans trip, which took place this week, started when O'Leary, who graduated from Loyola University in 2011, began pestering Gates and his high school to get involved shortly after Hurricane Katrina. O'Leary's mother is from New Orleans, and he travelled to the city in October 2005 to help his grandmother, whose home near the 17th Street Canal was flooded, as well as other relatives in Lakeview and Gentilly. Due to illness, Gates said, he wasn't able to start bringing students until 2010. The school is very service-oriented and has won national recognition for its work, he said. Five years after the storm, Gates said, he was expecting the residual work needed to be minimal. The reality, and remaining needs, was "absolutely eye-opening," he said. Filling whatever needs they can find, the Red Bank students have helped to rebuild a church in the lower Ninth Ward, dug a hole for a foundation for a Hollygrove house and hung drywall at three Gentilly houses. This year, they spent one day walking dogs and cleaning kennels at Animal Rescue New Orleans and three days landscaping the yard of a home in eastern New Orleans. And, of course, there's always some play scheduled along with the work. The students went to a crawfish boil, did a French Quarter scavenger hunt, listened to music at Wednesday at the Square, and, despite an unusual cold spell, ate sno-balls. Taking the trip during Holy Week, the students also attended Mass at St. Louis Cathedral and took time each day for reflection. The first year, the students stayed at O'Leary's fraternity. This year, O'Leary is hosting the 13 high school students at the double shotgun house he recently bought — girls on one side, boys on the other. All the students had to raise money to cover their costs for the trips, Gates said. He said that he was concerned that people would have already given what they could to local relief efforts, but he said many still pitched in and understood the importance. "People still remember," Gates said. Gates said a big part of this year's trip is to take lessons they've learned over the past four years home to New Jersey. One of the biggest things he wants to communicate is the importance of the entire county — or parish — working together. Recovery in the Northeast is largely neighborhood focused, he said, and he believes that more could get done more quickly with a "bigger picture" outlook that incorporates all neighborhoods of all income levels. Sharing experience can help to minimize recovery time, Gates said. With close to eight years of recovery work completed in New Orleans, there's no need to reinvent the wheel, Gates said. When the students return to Red Bank, they will give a presentation about their trip to the juniors — next year's potential volunteers. O'Leary said that there were about 90 applicants for this year's trip. By bringing back their story, Gates said that they are able to "make people aware that it ain't over." John Malley, whose hometown of Monmouth Beach was wrecked by Sandy, said that he was surprised to see a house in New Orleans untouched and looking as if Katrina happened just weeks ago. Malley said that Monmouth Beach is like a ghost town. Some people have stayed and rebuilt, but there are numerous "For Sale" signs, and many residents have left and don't plan on returning, he said. Carol Wright, whose front yard the Red Bank team spent the week beautifying with a stone pathway, sapling trees, flowering shrubs and bright blossoms, said that the out-of-state willingness to help brought tears to her eyes. The young people digging and planting in her yard "could be doing other things with their time. But they took the time to be concerned about me," she said. "The touching thing is that I can tell they are doing it from the heart." After returning from Baton Rouge to elevate and rebuild her home following Katrina, Wright said she is still working to rebuild her home-based business making gift baskets and wedding decorations. Wright said that after surviving cancer, the plants represent more than just a beautiful front yard of which she can be proud. "With what they are doing here, I see life," Wright said. "Because I came so close to not having my life, I look at nature as living all the time,'' she said. "When I looked at the barren space that was here, it was the equivalent of death to me. What they are doing is bringing life here." Get The Advocate in your inbox Subscribe


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time has moved really fast and school and homework will continue to keep me busy until the end of May. Luckily I have art with my friends this period so it's not that bad. I also feel that I have reached new levels of procrastinating or I just don't care about schoolwork that much anymore. Which really isn't helping with the upcoming exam week. The only subjects I feel motivated enough to study atm are French and math... X'D
We did have this awesome "hyvinvointipäivä" (smth like "well-being day", basically we listened some lectures about good life choices, exercise etc. and then we had some kind of cultural or sporty activity) and one of the activity choices was laser shooting so went there and it was so much fun. XD
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Eh, I have pity on Pottsie though he is offline now so I will post the next chapter. this one has some shockers and some references to The Return of Kirabaros who's last words are in my siggie. Some of these ideas I got from other fics and the scene playing out is based upon Memoirs of a Geisha since I did mention that the kiddies would meet Mamesa again. Well here ya go and don't bother me anymore until I post a new chapter.
Chapter 24
The ship had landed in the middle of the night and the port was quiet save for the occasional rustle of the trees around. Standing on the ground floor two figures were standing waiting for the ships ramp to drop. The taller of the two signaled the pilot and the ramp dropped and the door opened. At the top of the ramp stood a figure that they both hoped to not meet again for a long time. It was confirmed when the figure spoke, Observation: The Mandalorian Meatbag does not appear to be pleased. Perhaps a Bothan stunner will set it to rights?
HK-47, its been some time but not long enough, Canderous replied with annoyance.
Statement: While that is true I myself have missed the months of carnage we shared and hoped that we might engage such sport again.
The person who was with Canderous let out a giggle at that and said, I doubt that. She hid her smile behind her hand.
Pleasantries aside, did we come here for nothing or do you actually have something for use. I have no time or patience, Canderous said gruffly.
Uncle Candy? a small voice piped up. It was followed by three shadows coming into sight followed by the pilot who pushed them down.
It was the woman who went to them. She kneeled in front of them and told them everything would be everything all right. Morgan, peevish demanded, Where is my papa?
Sarna looked at the little boy with a look of tenderness. She whispered, Your papa is on Coruscant. He sent you here so you can be safe because he loves you. She wiped way his tears with a gentle hand while Canderous picked up Lilah and gently pushed Tulre down the ramp. She continued, We are going to take you to some friends who will watch out for you in a place where you can hide. OK? She held out her hand.
Stifling his sobs, Morgan reached for Sarnas hand. He allowed her to pick him up and carry him to the speeder that was waiting for them. He stuck his tongue out at HK for telling him that his papa was a fool or something. He clung to Sarna who soothed him. He had no idea where he was but he sensed that she and the one that Lilah called Uncle Candy were good people.
The three kids settled down along with the droid, they took off deep into the forests of Amshrey. They were quiet, struggling between wakefulness and sleep until Sarna turned to them and said that it was all right to sleep. Encouraged, they drifted to sleep with HK scanning the landscape with his sensors. Sarna leaned against Canderous who was driving. Resting her head on his shoulder, she said, I wonder what Kirabaros was thinking when he thought of this.
He was thinking like the tactician he is as only a good warrior can. The boy should have been born a Mandalorian, Canderous replied, the pride obvious in his voice. Defiant yes but fearless.
But to send them here to Amshrey to the hamachi? Its as if he doesnt want them to be found. Makes you wonder if something is up.
Kid knows what hes doing. You gotta give em credit. He said nothing more until they reached their destination.
The hamachi was a peaceful looking village, not unlike the tribal villages but it was characterized by a constant soothing sound of music and singing. This particular hamachi housed some of the greatest of geisha, maiko and, of course, the rare geima. Before the hamachis became permanent villages, they traveled frequently to find ideal settlements and it was evident by the number of draigons, stallions and transports that this one was quite large. Canderous stopped at the outside of the largest of huts and jumped out. Together, he and Sarna roused the children and walked them to the door when it opened to reveal a painted lady stepping out towards a transport followed by an elderly woman who stopped to look at them. She asked, These are them?
Yeah, Canderous replied. I expect them to be treated well.
Of course Mandalore. The Heart of the Guardian is the most honored, she replied and motioned them in.
The children were hesitant until Sarna told them that they would be taken good care of there and that she and Canderous would visit as often as they can. Only then did Tulre took the step forward with Lilahs hand clenched in one hand and Morgans in his other. The elderly woman ushered them in leaving Canderous and Sarna standing outside. They headed back to the speeder with HK in tow.
On the trip home, Sarna spoke, I hate leaving them there alone. They are only children.
They need to grow up, Canderous replied, No use babying them too much.
The resounding smack to his arm made him jump and nearly swear at her. She retorted, Heartless Mandalorian.
And you love it. He grinned at her, Dont worry about it. The kids got it planned out. When he needs to, hell tell us.
I do worry. What if it were one of ours? Sarna asked.
What do you mean? We dont have any, Canderous replied.
We will soon.
Tulre was nervous but he had to be the brave one. His Dada told him once that there would be a time that others would have to look up to him and he had a choice to make. He could either turn tale and run or bury his fear and lead. It came to mind as the elderly woman led him and Lilah and Morgan through the hut to a main room. The lady was saying, You three no speak. Ill answer for you. She then kneeled outside a sliding paper door and called, Mamesa.
The noise from the other side beckoned them in. The elderly woman opened it and pushed the children in, ordering them to kneel and not look at her in the face. Mamesa responded with, Its all right. She got up from her seat and padded towards the children. She looked at them and marveled at the likeness that they had to their parents. Her eyes lingered on Tulre and noticed his eyes. She gently grabbed his chin and asked him to look at her. Her face didnt give anything away when she said, So much earth. Then looking at Lilahs eyes, Too much fire, and Morgan got, So much wood. She then backed away and looked at all three, You will stay here. Then to the elderly woman, Take them to their rooms.
Minutes later the boys were put into one room and Lilah was placed into another room with another little girl named Kimiko. Morgan didnt stay on his bed but instead sat next to Tulre and asked, Everything goin to be OK now?
Tulre thought for a moment, Yeah. That lady is nice.
Will Papa know I am here?
I think so and hed want you to stay here. Get some sleep.
Morgan padded to his bed and snuggled under the blankets. It wasnt until he was asleep that Tulre got up and proceeded to find Lilah. He found her in the next room with another little girl and asleep. Satisfied that she was fine, he crept for his room and went to bed. Now that they were on their own, he had to watch out for his friends. He fell asleep sure that Mamesa would look after them.
Meanwhile Mamesa was in deep conversation with an old friend. They have arrived safely. Your friend brought them a few minutes ago.
The image nodded and with a smile gave thanks. If the transmission were in color, she would have sworn to see the old flicker of green in them much like when she first met him on Mikkado. He said, Mamesa, you are like a lantern in the dark.
You are most kind, and Mamesa bowed. I shall endeavor to keep them safe though I am sure that their parents will try to come.
True which is why I hope their exploits on the Outer Rim will detract attention.
Isnt that manipulation?
Sadly yes, but there are some demons that must be met and eventually my sister and I will need to make a run for it.
I see. The conversation ended with Mamesa bowing and wishing her friend farewell. She reflected on how Karas first approached her. She had warned him that the hamachi would move frequently and he readily agreed. Even her old friend agreed. It wouldnt be unusual to have children around the hamachi. Geisha and maiko were often brought in at young ages, often sold by their families or orphaned. She went to bed thinking that tomorrow would start the first lesson.
Morning found the children, with the exception of Kimiko, being scrubbed clean separately by the maids in the hut. Mamesa herself brought their new clothes, cotton like kimonos, to each of them telling them, Outside you wear these, and she held a pair of sandals, Inside these, and motioned with a pair of socks. Then pulling the robes on she continued, We dont show our bare feet like Shreyites. This is a geisha and maiko house. Remember to always honor this house by listening and learning. Once she tied the sashes she motioned them to get to work, sending the boys to the maiko and the girls to handle chores around the house.
Tulre felt stiff in his new clothes as he tugged on Morgans hand to head to where the maiko were practicing. It shocked him at the manner Mamesa put them to work but he didnt expect that it was to be easy. Morgan followed because Tulre was going, not a good thing but at least he would stay close. Together they looked like brothers but certainly werent treated that way when they were greeted by the adult maiko teaching the new ones. They were immediately put to work lugging blades or cleaning things, a difficult thing for Morgan since he was little but he had his fathers scoundrel luck and spirit, meaning that he never gave up. They were placed with other boys that were a few years older and under consideration for Maiko School.
Lilah was only two so she couldnt do much in terms of work so she was placed with the elderly woman called Tante, meaning auntie, in simple household chores and learning how to fold the many kimono that belonged to that house. Kimiko, being five, could do more and was left with the brunt of the harder chores but she did them cheerfully and teaching Lilah when she asked to learn. Kimiko enjoyed telling Lilah about geisha and what they did.
It became a routine with the boys heading out in the morning to Maiko School and Lilah and Kimiko working in the okiya, or their house. At night, the boys returned tired but they were made to eat their evening meal and to bathe and then go to bed. Only on festival days did the boys not have to go to Maiko School for the maiko were performing and only the apprentices could help. On those days, they helped Kimiko with the cleaning of the okiya. Tante would tease Tulre and say that the earth needs to be firm because of his eyes. Sometimes Mamesa would help them after her time with the books. She loved the children and made sure that they were healthy and would ask often if they were happy. They were to continue that routine for the next few months until the boys became a year older and Lilah turned three.
It was then that the three of them were to go with Tante and Mamesa along with a few geisha and maiko to the capital city Miako to entertain the people. It was there that they met Mandalore or Canderous again who didnt recognize them until Lilah tugged on his arm. He hadnt been to the hamachi but Sarna had as often as could be spared and she told him how they were. It was there with HK that he was able to give news to them about their parents. Afterwards, they went back to the okiya feeling happy yet sad that they couldnt go home yet. Mamesa told them that they should not be sad but to keep busy. They trudged along back to routine learning what they could at the hamachi until they moved entirely to a new planet.
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The developer was unable to meet a Dec. 31 deadline to sell the low-interest bonds, which were intended to help finance a $37.3 million hotel, resort and spa to be built on the site of the former Chippewa Lake Amusement Park, said Bethany Dentler, director of the Medina County Economic Development Corp.
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Even with the low interest rates, a tough market meant that issuing bonds was too costly for developers, Dentler said. With more time, however, she said she believes the bonds would have sold.
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The average decrease in blood pressure due to sodium reduction was -1.27 for systolic BP and -.05 for diastolic BP, both negligible at best. However, levels of rennin, aldosterone, adrenaline, and noradrenaline all rose with reduced sodium intake—each tied to either kidney function or blood vessel constriction.
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Oct 11
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spirit11 says:
I have agreed with the yard owner/my instructor, that I can buy my first horse (Spirit) in about Feb time, basically when I have all the £ saved up. In the meantime, I ride him for 1-2 lessons per week at the moment and that will carry on!
The only possible downside is that he is to remain at the yard on working livery - which is just 1-2 lessons on a Wed, the same again on a Sat and then c.2 trail rides per week in the summer (we are in a touristy area in France but the horses arent typical trek horses, there are quite a few different trails into the mountains and they are well looked after etc.... mainly walking with the tourists really. He is 7 and is perfectly built for trail riding (draft x anglo arab)
I am just a bit concerned about how to bond with him, I know it will be more difficult because other people will ride him but I am prepared for the extra effort! As he lives out, most of my time can be spent riding, grooming, bonding etc... :) Do you think it is possible?
Sep 07
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horseface888 says:
How exciting for you!:D and a great way to do it as you will know all his quirks etc.
I think bonding will be easy for you, as you will be the constant in his life, You will feed him, groom hims, etc etc. And he will be super fit from the lessons so thats another plus. Just make sure theres a rock steady agreement put in place that you are happy with. Have a think about if the horse becomes lame who is at fault and who will pay vets bills etc, also if he couldnt be ridden would that put livery costs up etc.
Love to see some pics! very exciting.
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It is so exciting! I loved this horse the first time I heard of him, he is gorgeous and so sweet! He is really calm because of the draft in him but does have oooomph because of the anglo arab influence! I have attached a couple of pics (I already bored everyone on here the other day with photos) lol
Thanks for the advice re. bonding and the agreement, she has a livery contract etc... and I will make sure there is something in their re. injuries etc... definitely
He will definitely be fit which is probably good as I can imagine he would have a tendency to put on weight. He is just on hay at the moment but maybe I could feed a balancer or something (just a little) each day as our bonding time? Only prob is then he might expect it and some days I might not be able to get down hmmmm maybe just grooming, walking around the yard and a carrot!
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oh wow he is very stricking, amazing colour!
I think a balancer would be a good idea, even if maybe you did it once you have done whatever you went down to do, And when you cant get down the yard owner gives it to him to keep the consistancy.
Do you have any plans with him in the future?
Jul 10
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CharParsley620 says:
look at that colouring!
It's lonely in the saddle since the horse died.
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leannemccabe says:
How exciting! he is beautiful - have i understood correctly that even though once you have bought him you HAVE to keep him on wirking livery? what happens if your circumsatnces change and you need to move away - can he come with you then? - i would make sure you have all this in writing before parting with your cash - with out sounding down on it all it sounds like they are after a cash lump sum with out acctually having to part compleetly with the horse?
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it is so exciting!
Thanks Leanne re. the advice, I know it must sound a bit dodgy! Basically, the situation is that I will buy him (from the owner who doesnt go to the stables but has financial/health problems and just cant keep him) and have the papers in my name/all legit etc... but I have an informal agreement with the riding stables owner (who is a really good friend socially and know her really well) that I keep him there for her to use for some lessons and hacking in the summer.
In exchange, I pay no livery fees, she provides food, hay etc....and basic care and I just pay for shoes and vets (although I will get him insured). I will still have 1-2 lessons a week (I do her tourism website so they are foc). Obviously if I moved house, we would just have to cross that bridge but that certainly isnt on the horizon and if we ever moved, it is likely to be within the area. It isnt the most straight forward arrangement but I think/hope it will work for both parties and I get the opportunity to have a lot of support with my first horse and he is cared for and also exercised twice a week. I definitely want to do as much as I can though to bond with him!
Nov 09
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tbgirl25 says:
To be honest, why do you want to buy this pony - sounds like its more like loaning than buying if you HAVE to keep him at that yard on working livery.
My main concern is what happens if he gets damaged while being used on a trail ride or lesson. I realise this is a risk with any working livery but the way I see it, its either your horse or the riding schools horse - it seems a little blured.
Sorry....Just make sure your not getting carried away, maybe it would be best to find another horse that in the future, you have the option to move if you feel the need. Otherwise loan the pony instead of buying.
With the aggreement you seem to have at the moment there seems to be many benefits for the riding school - they keep a good riding horse which they don't have to pay for - and not many benefits for you.
Aug 08
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melxvengeance says:
i agree with the above, it sounds very complicated and i definately would not be pleased. why, once you have paid your money for the horse, do you have to comply with keeping it there?
i know you're saying you're not going to move away but what if you HAVE to?
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