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The Seagate Desktop HDD is the one hard drive for all your desktop applications. One drive for every need, supported by 30 years of trusted performance, reliability and simplicity.
- Product Description
- Seagate Desktop HDD ST2000DM001 - hard drive - 2 TB - SATA 6Gb/s
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- Interface
- SATA 6Gb/s
- Data Transfer Rate
- 600 MBps
- Buffer Size
- Spindle Speed
- 7200 rpm
- Features
- Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR), Seagate OptiCache technology, Seagate AcuTrac technology
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 101.6 mm x 146.99 mm x 26.11 mm
- Weight
- 626 g
- Microsoft Certification
- Compatible with Windows 7
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2 years warranty
- Device Type
- Hard drive - internal
- Capacity
- Form Factor
- 3.5" x 1/3H
- Interface
- SATA 6Gb/s
- Buffer Size
- Bytes per Sector
- 512
- Features
- Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR), Seagate OptiCache technology, Seagate AcuTrac technology
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- Non-Recoverable Errors
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Write a review for the Seagate 2TB Barracuda SATA 6Gb/s 64MB 7200RPM 3.5" Hard Drive here!
Huge and fast, hot and noisy
Reviewed by George. Review Posted 25/02/2012
Facts: Read/write speeds (Test done after the drive was newly formatted and contained no data. Speeds according to Bart's Stuff Test) Sequential write: 146MB/s Sequential read: 130MB/s Pros: After a trouble-free set up and a day of use, I've had no problems with this huge, fast drive. Cons: Gets quite hot and is fairly loud - and I mean quite distractingly loud. However I did find a solution to the noise. Instead of screwing the drive to the chassis, I cut out two strips from the foam it came packaged in and rested the drive on top of these on the floor of the chassis (making sure the foam strips left plenty of air space between the drive and the floor). Voila, zero noise. Not ideal if you're planning on transporting your computer, just remember to reattach the drive to the chassis when you do.
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- Ease of use
- Value for money
good disk
Reviewed by Paul. Review Posted 05/10/2013
Arrived nicely boxed. Fast and quiet. Good price. Set up took a while because I was installing it in an old computer with an nVidia 680i chipset, which I discovered can't cope with disks over 1Tb without a new driver, but if you just do the automatic check it says it is fine!(initially thought the HD had multiple bad sectors, but it worked fine on another computer They don't show up easily on the nVidia site http://knowledge.seagate.com/articles/en_US/FAQ/211211en explains all
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Excellent Drive
Reviewed by Ethan (Fireware Design). Review Posted 30/06/2012
Excellent drive at really good value for the specification. Everything you'll ever needed in a drive, quiet, fast and reliable performance. You won't be disappointed. For those experiencing "squeaking" noises during heavy operation, there is a firmware update for this drive which addresses this and makes it whisper quiet. See http://knowledge.seagate.com/articles/en_US/FAQ/223651en for the firmware updater. To answer an earlier statement, the warranty has been reduced to 1 year by both Western Digital and Seagate to bring it in line with "those commonly applied throughout the consumer electronics and technology industries". However keeping the longer warranties for more premium performance focused hard drive models. This does not have a reflection on the drives they are producing as they are top notch.
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Perfect for Linux Raid
Reviewed by Dick Thomas. Review Posted 08/01/2013
Bought 4 of these bad boys for a Debian Linux 5 Raid setup they worked perfectly using software raid on Debian Wheezy as always with BT the service was awesome
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- Ease of use
- Value for money
Seagate 2TB Barracuda SATA 6Gb/s 64MB 7200RPM Hard Drive
Reviewed by Rob. Review Posted 14/09/2012
i bought this drive, mainly to go as primary boot and split the drive in 4 partitions. machine boots quicker on Sata III and is very quiet.
after buying, the next day price is reduced !? WTH ???
great drive so far, no issues (touch wood)
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- Ease of use
- Value for money
Lasted only two years
Reviewed by Stephen. Review Posted 08/09/2014
This was the most recent drive I added to a Tranquil Homeserver SQA5H. It was alongside the original two Western Digital drives and a Samsung drive that I added later. This drive has just failed after only two years of service so I'm a bit disappointed with it.
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Fast but slight whistling noise
Reviewed by Andy A. Review Posted 01/07/2012
This Seagate drive worked first time with the ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 motherboard and I was pleased with the speed of set up of Windows 7 64 bit which installed in no time. However one minor concern was a slight whistling noise heard every time data is written to the disk. This was in addition to the normal minor expected drive hum, still audible even with case closed. Not PSU or internal fans. Read other reviews of the same drive with many saying it is totally silent whilst others report "chirping" noises. Would have returned it but no time. Otherwise perfectly reasonable drive with good write speeds.
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Beware of the 3 platter drives
Reviewed by Chris. Review Posted 15/10/2013
As the title , keep well away from the 3 platter version of this drive.
Had 2 in my NAS 1 is a 2 platter, still working , admittedly only 6 months so far.
1 was a 3 platter, 1st one lasted 1 month, and the replacement lasted 2 days , both with the same smart error "End to end".
So only buy the 2 platter model,seems a well documented problem on the seagate forums .
Also the normal seagate warranty for this drive is 2 years!!
I'm still trying to find a 2 platter as most sellers don't seem to care .
The drive are often advertised as 1 TB per disc so 2TB should equal 2 platter ?? .. not with a lot of sellers ... beware .
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why only 1 year warranty...
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Posted 21/06/2012
Why do All of these segate "Super Reliable" large capacity HD's only come with 1 year warrenty.. I mean surely 3 is a minimum.. All drives used to ship with 5 years..
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Do not buy this drive..................
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Posted 12/11/2012
Had the drive for 4 months before it completely failed. Not even recognised by 3 other PC,s when fitted internally or externally vis enclosure or cradle. Steer well away. They have told me that my personnel data will still be on the platters and accessable and advised I destroy the drive to protect my data. Not even a replacement to be sent without me sending the old one. So much for a warrenty then. Very disappointed.....
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The 2013 Seedling Trees for Conservation program is wrapping up for the season. Seedlings are grown at the Colorado State Forest Service Nursery in Fort Collins and are made available to Summit County property owners through the Colorado State University Extension office in Frisco.
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Radio station panhandles for Salvation Army
Published: Friday, April 19, 2013 at 9:16 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, April 19, 2013 at 10:33 a.m.
SARASOTA - Radio personality Brent Pearson, 107.9 WSRZ, is at intersections in Sarasota this morning holding up signs and raising money for the Salvation Army.
Pearson said motorists are honking in support and have contributed amounts from a quarter to $60.
A few people stopped and dropped off checks, he said.
Pearson, mimicking the panhandlers seen on many Sarasota roads recently, is holding several signs that read:
Need money cardboard doesn't grow on trees, oh wait.
I'll bet you a dollar you read this
Dyslexic will food for work
Honk if this annoys you
Need money sharpies are expensive
The station says it will be on the street until 10 a.m. raising money.
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Bed Bath and Beyond is one of the largest retail networks in North America with hundreds of shops that sells a wide range of products from furniture, home decoration items, bedding, and lighting to cookware. Continue reading more about Bed Bath and Beyond.
We strive to provide you with the best coupons and deals, and by "best" I mean the most valuable ones you could find, hopefully nowhere else
High quality BBB coupons, such as the 20% off entire purchase, are not easily attained (discussed a bit later) but cheaper coupons are quite common and easy to get – and let me put it this way - just few minutes away from you!
Please keep in mind that BBB internally refer to coupons as a "savings certificate" rather than "coupon", "promo code" or other variations.
What types of Bed Bath and Beyond coupons are there?
Basically Bed Bath and Beyond offers many types of coupons yet one could classify these coupons into few basic prototypes: The fixed discount coupons and the percentage based coupons.
Common coupons you could expect to get through circulars and flyers are $5, $10 and $15. They're good for small ticket items. The 20% off single item and the rare 20% off entire purchase are also attainable but expect these as frequently as the fixed discount coupons. The 10% off single item coupon and the $25 off $125 (which practically cuts 20% off) coupon are usually available through circulars and flyers, while the $25 off $125 is sometimes also available at checkout, just ask the clerk.
The most common Bed Bath and Beyond coupons however are the $5 coupon and the 20% off single item coupon. The $5 coupon is only redeemable on $15 and more items. These two coupons would result in the same discount on a $25 item – so calculate well before redeeming a coupon at BBB.
There's also difference in the way you may redeem a coupon: Some are designated for online-only redemption, some are designated for in-store redemption and some are redeemable through both ways. Most of them are for in-store redemption.
You can also expect to get coupons through one of the mediums mentioned below, such as e-mail or snail mail. The e-mail version usually contains a Bed Bath and Beyond printable coupon that you print and take with you to a BBB brick-and-mortar store, or in other words - most of the coupons sent online are for in-store redemption.
At BBB's offcial website you usually see special promotions, offers and deals, that have nothing to do with the coupons you're probably looking for. Do not forget that when you buy an item in a special deal (be it online or in-store), usually you cannot redeem a coupon on that item.
A common characteristic to all coupons is that they all have an expiry date.
Quickly get up to 2x 20% off single item coupons
Bed Bath and Beyond want to keep in touch with you in any possible form of communication, and therefore offers you to be active and to get coupons right now by doing the following if you hadn't already:
- Subscribe to their mobile promotion program.
- Subscribe to their e-mail promotion program.
Each of the above grants you with a 20% off single item coupon which can be used both online and in-store.
For details on the above, please scroll down.
How to get 20% off ENTIRE PURCHASE Bed Bath and Beyond coupon
This special coupon is the golden egg of Bed Bath and Beyond coupons and is pretty rare, and unlike others, there's a decent chance you will never get one.
It is randomly distributed to current customers, and BBB does not disclose how or why they select a winner.
It could be that they pick up a winner according to purchase history, or demographic characteristics, or even social characteristic – do not forget they know pretty much about you once you join one of their social mediums or even just the newsletter. So, this knowledge is probably playing a role in this decision.
Anyway Bed Bath and Beyond would usually send you this awesome coupon through snail mail, printed already, so you can immediately approach one of its stores and take advantage of that coupon.
On rare occasions BBB would send you this coupon as a printable coupon through e-mail, they keep surprising.
Applying the right coupon on the right item is also something you should consider when utilizing a coupon, it could have a significant impact on your overall spendings.
For example, if I had a 20% off single item coupon with an expiry date going down the next 6 months I'd keep it for a big ticket item and not waste it over a $15 item.
Remember that in holidays sales spring and getting this type of unicorn coupon is more likely to happen so if you're reading this now and holidays are near – do not hesitate and take a few minutes to apply the methods of acquiring BBB coupons mentioned below. If you won't get that 20% off entire purchase coupon, you'll get a few significant other ones for sure.
The 4 main official mediums to get Bed Bath and Beyond coupons through
The following ways to get a Bed Bath and Beyond coupons through are pretty simple, and by applying these techniques you could save pretty much.
Newspapers and Magazines
Bed Bath and Beyond promotes deals through this obvious medium, and all you have to do is keep an eye open for the deals that appeal to you personally.
Getting BBB coupons through newspapers and magazines is the simplest yet most effective in terms of effort on your part, and let's not forget that once you find a coupon that does appeal to you – you could ask a friend or a neighbor to give you his newspaper copy just to have that coupon multiple times, so you could for example get a few coupons of $5 discount for multiple items in one cart.
What happens next, as you'd expect, is that you take that printed coupon and cut it off the page. Then you go to the store – and voila – you got yourself a nice discount.
The downside of this method of getting a BBB coupon is that special, kickass coupons are not distributed through it, so for example do not expect getting a 20% off entire purchase coupon that way.
Bed Bath and Beyond keep their Facebook fan page rolling by promoting deals and special discounts as well as news and events.
Following Bed Bath and Beyond through that medium could well benefit you, especially if you're an avid shopper (:
First and foremost, they are sure to publish the newest deals through that medium, as well as new products for sale you'd otherwise want to hear about.
Second, on other occasions new stores are being announced on that Facebook fan page, and that is usually followed up by some great discounts for you, should you happen to be located nearby.
Mobile SMS
Bed Bath and Beyond did not forget that medium and are offering you with a simple deal here: Subscribe to their "News & Promotional offers via mobile" program and instantly get a 20% off single item coupon for in-store OR online purchase.
Currently that program offers up to 8 messages per month.
It is easy to join in: Just send "OFFER1″ to 239663. If you need help, send "HELP", and if you wish to stop the subscription send "STOP".
E-Mail and Snail Mail
Last but not least is this fine medium that Bed Bath and Beyond entices us with. If you don't read newspapers, you don't have a Facebook account and you don't have a mobile phone (sigh, I envy you) – you are still able to get some great coupons by e-mail and snail mail.
You sign up for this program for free and you're now subscribed to e-mail and snail mail news & promotions, ready to receive printable coupons directly from BBB.
Subscribing instantly grants you with a 20% off single item coupon. It also grants you with a great chance of getting the wishful 20% off entire purchase coupon. After all, you do give them personal and useful information besides your e-mail address – you give your physical address, and unsurprisingly can expect that coupon to arrive by snail mail.
When you do sign up, please don't forget to use your real e-mail and address, otherwise you won't be receiving any of the above!
If you do go through this route and the e-mail with the coupon doesn't arrive, check your spam folder. You will get your Bed Bath and Beyond coupon.
Notes regarding getting and redeeming coupons in Bed Bath and Beyond
It's sometimes possible to use an expired coupon, it depends on a few factors and the mood of the clerk at the store. Approaching with a coupon that has expired just a few days ago is more likely to receive a positive response, just make sure to ask politely.
You may use several coupons on a purchase as long as each item's price in your cart is affected by a maximum of one coupons, so for example, if my cart has 4 items, I could use a $15 coupon on one item, and on the rest of the items I could use a Bed Bath and Beyond 20% off entire purchase coupon. Using coupons wisely will save you a few bucks, see, if you apply that $15 on a $30 item then you practically got a whole 50% discount!
If a product you want is not in stock at the store next to your home (check Bed Bath and Beyond locations), give them a call or pay a visit and just ask them to get it for you. Even a giant such as Bed Bath and Beyond may sometimes have logistic issues.
Bed Bath and Beyond offers a great price matching service, that is if you're in the store and see an item sold for $35 and at the same time a competitor offers that item for $29, just point that out to the store clerk and he'll sort it out for you. You cannot apply a coupon on such an item through, and keep in mind that on some items this service does not apply.
Using manufacturer coupons is possible, that is if you buy a Joovy stroller you may apply a Joovy coupon right on that item when buying it at a BBB store. You won't be able to apply another coupon on that item however, even a coupon from BBB themselves. Actually, mixing any sort of coupons of different brands in a single purchase is not allowed so just choose the combination that gives you the best value at the bottom line.
Using competitors coupons is sometimes possible, as long as the item you buy is sold by that competitor, so for example you cannot buy a kitchen appliance item and redeem a coupon of a company that sells only baby related products.
The $5 coupon is only redeemable on items priced $15 and more, but hey, that's a %30 discount anyway. The thing is, if you want to buy a $14.99 item you'd need to apply a BBB 20% off coupon, that's not a very attractive option of course but you could always save these coupons for the future, paying attention to the expiry date.
Other ways to get Bed Bath and Beyond coupons
There are other ways to get BBB coupons, such as:
- Simply go to a store and ask the clerk for a one. They usually have a bunch of coupons and if you ask nicely you are likely to get one. They can also help you sign up for their circulars and flyers.
- Buy it from others on the internet. Some people sell BBB coupons, but with the ease of getting these directly from the vendor, that is BBB, there's no real reason to do so, unless it's a significant coupon like the 20% off entire purchase, but then again – you're risking a fraud.
- Subscribe to our newsletter, as we sometimes publish nice coupons and deals, it's free and you might like it. Subscribe through the form below.


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Tim and Jessica Watson of Earlsboro announce the birth of a daughter, Brynlie Dawn Watson.
She was born at 8:34 a.m., Oct. 19, 2013, at OU Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 21.5 inches long.
She is the granddaughter of Carl and Linda Watson of Tecumseh and Deniese Barnett of Tecumseh and the late Jim Barnett.
She has one brother, Tucker Watson, age 2.
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March 15, 1950 - Sept. 19, 2012
On Sept.19, 2012 beloved husband, father, son, and brother, Gregory Shanley, passed away after a yearlong fight with brain cancer. He is survived by his wife Barbara, daughters Laurel and Kelly, brother and sister-in-law Patrick and Jan Shanley, parents Fred and Arlie Shanley, and 8 nieces and nephews. He was loved and respected by all who knew him.
Greg was born in Seattle, Washington on March 15, 1950 then grew up in Los Angeles, where he went to school, played the drums, and was on his high school swim team. Fred and Arlie took the boys on many trips to Yosemite and other national parks, fostering a lifelong love of the outdoors.
Greg enlisted in the Army in 1968 and completed a 1 year combat tour in Viet Nam, where he was an infantryman and sniper. He served the remaining 2 years of his enlistment as a drill sergeant. After discharge from the Army he attended Monterey Peninsula College and UC Santa Cruz for undergraduate school, ending with law school at Hastings School of Law for his Ph. D. Upon graduation, he moved to the Tahoe area for a break and to learn to build his own house.
After a year or so, Greg started his law practice and continued to practice for 33 years. During this time, he and Barbara met in Tahoe and married in 1982, and they have been best friends for 30 years. Greg's great loves were his wife, his girls, and any activity that they could do together.
He enjoyed playing the drums, skiing, backpacking, softball, and watersports and was an avid 49er fan. Over the years Greg coached many girls' soccer and softball teams and is fondly remembered by many of the players. He could also be found on the ski hill helping with Squaw Valley Freestyle competitions and cheering on his daughters.
Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of Greg's life which will be held on Oct. 14, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Olympic Village Inn in Squaw Valley. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation would be appreciated as there will be a memorial scholarship set up in his name.


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Just wanted to send out a huge thanks to Jason and the Green Iowa Americorps crew! Yesterday afternoon 30 to 40 volunteers decended on Tourist park to assist in fixing and cleaning up the course. We removed tons of wood chips left behind from Sturgis Falls Celebration. The city and parks department brought in lots of tools and fresh dirt. We also backfilled around the tee pads, re-anchored and fixed many of the baskets. Yep even hole 13 is standing now. Grass seed was planted on all areas where fresh dirt was spread. Some of the old threaded anchors were removed. And all tee pads have been stenciled with hole numbers and directional arrows. This should serve as a nice guide for players until the new tee signs arrive. And finally, the vast majority of trash was cleaned up, even some of the litter in the woods.
Thanks a bunch to the 2 D-League guys EEGZ and Pal. For assisting me in directing some of the volunteers, labeling the tees and helping with basket repair.
Finally Thanks to Mark Ripplinger and the Cedar Falls Parks Department for providing all the tools and equipment and for helping get this project together.
So if you see anyone sporting an Americorps shirt Give them a big thanks, the do many projects to improve the quality of life in our area.
This whole project was just fantastic! Thanks again to everyone involved!


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Hitler's personal knowledge of atrocities committed against the Jews during WWII
47.Though anathemized by Lipstadt as a "Holocaust denier," Irving has never denied and has indeed repeatedly and forcefully stated in books and public lectures (1) that the Nazis and their allies committed systematic mass murder of Jews on a chilling scale, especially in the Baltic states, in Byelorussia and the Ukraine, but also in Russia proper, in Poland, and in other occupied countries in eastern Europe, or (2) that many mass killings were latterly carried out as a matter of policy on the personal orders of Himmler and Heydrich, though (3) particularly in the early stages of Operation Barbarossa (the invasion of the Soviet Union in June, 1941), mass killings were carried out not only by German forces, but also by local, non-German, anti-Semitic elements, especially in the Ukraine and in the Baltic states, acting independently of Himmler and Heydrich for reasons of their own.
48.Two examples are:--
- (i) Irving has broadcast on Australian radio that, from June 1941 onwards, over a million Jews were shot on the Eastern Front. A transcript of that broadcast was in evidence.
- (ii) In his book Hitler's War, (1977) Irving writes that by 1943:--"The increasing brutalisation of the war showed itself in many ways. . . Himmler revealed to his SS Gruppenfuhrer (generals) on October 4, and to the Party's Gauleiters on October 6 that by the end of 1943 the last Jews in occupied Europe would have been exterminated."
49.The key issue under (1) is therefore the extent of Hitler's personal knowledge of and responsibility for the systematic mass murder of Jews, the historicity of which Irving does not dispute.
50.Irving's case (summarized by Gray J at 5.137, 5.138 and finally at 13.30) is that there is an important "chain of documents" which shows that, so far from having ordered the biological annihilation of European Jewry" (5.94) Hitler intervened on occasion to check atrocities against the Jews, in accordance with his policy of deferring a "solution to the Jewish problem" until after WWII.
51.Irving does not dispute that there is also a contrary line implicating Hitler. Having weighed the evidence as a professional historian, he prefers the first line of documents to the second, and is, he says, amply justified in so doing.
52.It was not however sufficient in order for the Defendants to make good their plea of justification to persuade the Court that, on the balance of probabilities, and in the light of the materials now available to scholars, the second line is to be preferred to the first.
53.The distinction to be drawn is closely akin to that between the differing tests for negligence and deceit. As Gray J rightly observes at 13.3, "the issue. . . is Irving's treatment of the available evidence," and at 13.4, "Irving rightly stresses that the Defendants have accused him of deliberately perverting the evidence."
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Cy Young Watch: Corbin unbeaten
Clayton Kershaw, LHP, Dodgers
Threw just 107 pitches in another dominant performance, holding the Brewers to just one run on three hits in a complete game.
Jordan Zimmermann, RHP, Nationals
Zimmermann's offense was of no help as he allowed two runs (one earned) over eight innings in a loss to the Padres.
Adam Wainwright, RHP, Cardinals
Has issued one walk in each of his last three starts, raising his season total to six in 72 innings.
Matt Harvey, RHP, Mets
Finally, a subpar outing: four runs on three hits and three walks in 6 1/3 innings.
Patrick Corbin, RHP, Diamondbacks
Improved to 7-0 in his ninth start, striking out 10 in a one-run complete game.


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Designed for adventures around the block and getting started on the trail, the Octane 24 is a great all-purpose mountain bike for growing kids. The aluminum frame is lightweight and durable, with 24" wheels that roll over holes and obstacles smaller bikes struggle with. A suspension fork helps keep everything in control when things get bumpy, and an easy-twist grip shift selects from 21 terrain-gobbling gears.
Begin by carefully opening the box. Be aware of the sharp staples that may have been used to secure the box and be mindful not to cut yourself on them. For assembly you will need: cutters/scissors; #2 Philips head screwdriver; a 4,5,6mm allen keys.
If for any reason, you do not have the proper tools or are not confident to safely assemble the bike yourself, it is recommended that you take your bike to a local bike shop for assistance or to have them assemble it. We recommend taking all bikes in for a safety check before riding. They may charge you a fee to do any of these services.
Any damage caused by improper assembly is not considered a manufacturer defect and will not be covered under warranty.
Once you have the bike box opened:
Before proceeding, be sure that all parts and material are now removed from the box.
Now that your bike is out of the box:
Install seat post to frame:
Position your bike in a comfortable working position. If you have a bike stand, that's your best bet.
It's now time to install your handlebar to the stem.
Once the handlebar is loosely placed in the stem, make sure that it is positioned symmetrically before tightening the faceplate bolts. When tightening the bolts, tighten them alternately and equally to ensure that the faceplate is equally tight on every side. The gap opening between the faceplate and the stem should be equal both on the top and on the bottom. Use an "X" pattern when tightening the bolts.
NOTE: stem bolts are typically tightened to 4nm.
Some bikes may arrive without a front/rear brake cable installed. Use the following steps if this applies to your bike.
To connect linear pull brakes, set adjusting barrel at the lever so slots line up with slot opening in lever.
For the rear brake, you'll need to release tension on the cable. Start by squeezing the brake arms together in order to release the cable noodle. Next take the the other end of the rear cable and begin connecting to brake lever (the right hand side lever when sitting on the bike). Pull the brake lever to the grip exposing the juncture where the cable enters the lever. Insert the round cable narp (cable end) into lever and guide cable through the designated cable slot on handle. Then place end of cable housing into barrel adjuster. Turn the barrel adjuster so that slots no longer line up with lever slot.
Your brake pads may need adjusting once brake is assembled. Release the spring from brake lever arm. Next, grasp brake pad with one hand and loosen brake pad bolt. Align pad to be parallel with rim surface and retighten brake bolt. You do not want the brake pad to come into contact with the tire. Check to make sure pad is hitting squarely in center of rim braking surface. Reconnect the lever spring prior to reconnecting the rear brake cable noodle.
To reconnect the rear brake pull on the aluminum cable noodle in one hand while hooking the lower end of the noodle into the slotted link on the brake arm. If it is too difficult to connect the noodle you have to release a little cable tension by loosening the cable anchor bolt and giving the cable a little more slack. Make sure to re-tighten the anchor bolt.
If the cable tension needs to be increased for better braking, loosen the cable anchor bolt. Remove excess cable slack and re-tighten the cable anchor bolt.
The front brake is set up exactly like the rear. First release the cable noodle from the brake levers by squeezing lever arms together.
Lineup barrel adjustor slots with the slot in the front brake lever (the left hand side lever when sitting on the bike). Pull lever to expose juncture where cable connects to lever. Insert the round cable narp (cable end) into lever and guide cable through the designated cable slot on handle. Then place end of cable housing into barrel adjuster. Turn the barrel adjuster so that slots no longer line up with lever slot.
Your brake pads will need adjusting following the installation of the front wheel (next step). Prior to placing wheel in fork, pre-adjust pads for when you are ready to correctly adjust.
For wheel removal: the noodle may be unhooked from the arm link. This will allow the brake to open up wide enough to clear a wider width tire. First, pull the boot away from the end of the noodle. Then squeeze the brake arms together with one hand while unhooking the lower end of the noodle from the keyhole-shaped slot in the arm link.
Now it's time to get your front wheel ready for installation. Start by pulling the plastic protective caps off of the axle. Please note that some hubs have little spacers which are pressed loosely onto the axle. Be sure not to throw these spacers away with the safety caps.
Now install the skewer through the axle of the front wheel. Remove the non-lever side of skewer as well as one spring and proceed to insert the skewer through front wheel axle. Put the spring back on the skewer and thread the skewer nut back on a few turns. Please note the correct positioning of the springs on the skewer when mounting (smaller part of the spring points in towards hub and spokes).
You can now mount the front wheel on the fork. Make sure that the fork is pointing in the correct direction (the brake should be at the front of the fork, not behind it). Note that the quick release lever should be on the non-drive side of the bike (the left hand side when you're sitting on the bike). Make sure the wheel is centered in fork.
Next tighten the skewer nut until it touches the fork lightly. Then start to close the skewer lever. Once tightened, make sure that the QR lever is tucked up to avoid snags. The QR lever should close with some resistance, but not too much so that it is hard to close or open.
Now it's time to adjust the front brakes. Release the spring from brake lever arm. Next, grasp brake pad with one hand and loosen brake pad bolt. Align pad to be parallel with rim surface and retighten brake bolt. You do not want the pad to come into contact with the tire. Check to make sure pad is hitting squarely in center of rim braking surface.
Reconnect the lever spring prior to reconnecting the front brake cable noodle.
If the front or rear brake pads are not hitting the braking surface of the rim evenly – one pad is hitting the rim braking surface before the other – use the cantilever spring tension screws to adjust. For example, if the left brake pad is hitting the rim brake-surface sooner than that of the brake pad on the right, give the spring tension adjustment screw on the right side lever a turn or two to increase spring tension.
For pedal installation, your pedals will show what side they are meant to go on with an "L" or "R" on the end of the spindle or axle (depending on the pedal). We recommend applying a small amount of grease to each pedals thread before installing.
Start by hand threading in the left (when seated on the bike), non-drive side pedal. The left pedal will be indicated by an L on either the spindle or the axle (depending on the pedal). Tighten by turning your 15mm to the left. (counter-clockwise)
Take the right pedal (this should be indicated by an R on the pedal which can be seen on the end of the spindle or on the axle depending on the pedal) and thread into the drive side crank arm (right side when facing forward on bike). Tighten by turning your 15mm pedal wrench to the right. (clockwise)
Do not force a pedal that will not thread on easily or you can cross thread the crank arm which will result in a damaged product. Damage caused by improper pedal installation will not be covered under warranty.
Now it is time to make sure the front and rear derailleurs are set properly. While pedaling bike, shift rear derailleur to lowest gear (largest cog) in the rear.
Make sure that low adjustment screw ("L" stamped on derailleur) is set so to ensure it hits the stop and the derailleur cannot shift past the lowest gear and into the spokes of the rear wheel.
For proper rear derailleur alignment and adjustment, please refer to the manufacturer's instructions for your specific derailleur model. Shimano the derailleur jockey wheel should line up directly below smallest cog. On SRAM, the jockey wheel should line up just to the right of the smallest cog
Parktool Rear Derailleur
Now it's time to make sure the rear derailleur will shift appropriately up and down the rear cog set. Proper shifting is all related to cable tension. Begin by pedaling bike with the chain in the highest gear (smallest cog). Each "click" of the shifter lever should correspond to the chain moving up the gear one cog at a time. To adjust the cable's tension, use the adjusting barrel at the derailleur/or at the shifter to tune the shifting. If the chain shifts past the desired gear, the cable tension is too high. Turn the adjusting barrel clockwise to ease cable tension. If chain is not shifting to desired gear, turn adjusting barrel counterclockwise to increase tension on cable until chain shifts to desired gear.
Next, adjust the front derailleur. Check to make sure front derailleur height and alignment is correct.
Now it's time to set front derailleur adjustment screws. To start this step, shift the rear derailleur so that the bike is in its lowest gear (largest cog) in the back. Make sure the front derailleur is set so that the chain is in the lowest gear (smallest chainring) in the front.
Next, shift the rear derailleur so that the bike is in its highest gear (smallest cog) in the rear and the shift the front derailleur so the chain is in the highest gear (largest chainring).
Parktool Front Derailleur
As a last step, shift through the rear gears starting out in the smaller chain ring on the cranks and then in the larger to make sure that the shifting runs smoothly.
Align your bars to the front wheel.
Tighten stem cap bolt.
While the handlebars are still aligned with the front wheel tighten stem bolts. Most stems have a 4nm maximum torque setting.
Inflate your tires. Each tire will have a recommended air pressure (measured in PSI) on the sidewall. Please follow the recommended inflation setting.
The final step is to go through the entire bike one more time to make sure that:
-every bolt is tight
-your wheels are secured in place
-your front and rear brakes are functioning properly, that the handle bars are tight and don't move when you hold the front wheel between your legs and twist them, and that your suspension has been adjusted to the proper recommended settings.
If, for any reason, you do not have the proper tools or are not confident to safely assemble the bike yourself it is recommended that you take your bike to a local bike shop for assistance or to have them assemble it. We highly recommend taking any bike to a local bike shop for a safety check and regular tune ups. The bike shop may charge a fee to do any work on your bike.
Please note: Any damaged caused by improper assembly is not considered a manufacturer defect and will not be covered under warranty.
Make sure to register your bike by simply filling out form found in the back of your owner's manual and mail it in, OR you can register your bike online at Diamondback's webpage: here for Diamondback.
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Premier League: Vardy and Morgan give champions first win
Leicester City held on to defeat Swansea City and record their first Premier League victory of the 2016-17 campaign. More »Omnisport - 1 hour 24 minutes ago
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The unfortunate Shay Given suffered a cruel own goal after saving Leighton Baines' penalty as Everton beat Stoke 1-0 in the Premier League. More »Omnisport - 1 hour 24 minutes ago
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Jordan Pickford's error meant Jermain Defoe's penalty was in vain as Sunderland drew 1-1 at Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday. More »Omnisport - 1 hour 13 minutes ago
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BOULDER - In 1995, filmmaker Greg Stump's camera was rolling as the slope ripped from beneath his stars, skier Scot Schmidt and snowboarder Craig Kelly near Fernie, British Columbia. Only weeks earlier, Stump had captured the two escaping a massive slide in Russia.
As he watched the avalanche engulf his two friends, he made a quick promise.
"I said, 'God, get them off this mountain alive and I won't do this again,' "said the legendary filmmaker whose 1987 "Blizzard of Aahhhs" forever changed ski movies.
Kelly and Schmidt survived the slide unscathed, and Stump walked away from the ski movie genre he had redefined only a decade earlier.
"It started getting too dangerous," said the 52-year-old from Victor, Idaho.
Today, after two decades filming music videos and commercials, Stump is back, but not in a way that could violate his promise. After four years of tinkering, Stump's "Legend of Aahhhs" is hitting screens, tracing the history of ski movies and big-mountain skiing, with a focus on the role of his pioneering and provocative "Blizzard of Aahhhs."
"Blizzard" birthed the modern day ski movie industry, inspiring nascent filmmakers like Steve Winter and Murray Wais at Crested Butte's Matchstick Productions and Steve and Todd Jones, founders of Teton Gravity Research.
"I think I showed those guys that you didn't have to be established. You didn't have to be Warren Miller to make a ski film," Stump said.
To read this article in its entirety, go to http://www.denverpost.com/extremes/ci_21621444/greg-stumps-legend-aahhhs-traces-history-ski-films?IADID=Search-www.denverpost.com-www.denverpost.com


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3.9-12 Actual Notice of Condition
Revised to January 1, 2008
In order for the plaintiff to
recover, the plaintiff must also prove that the defendant had actual notice,
that is, actually knew of the unsafe condition long enough before the
plaintiff's injury to have taken steps to correct the condition or to take
other suitable precautions.
If the condition is one that was
created by the defendant (or one of the defendant's employees), then that
constitutes actual notice.
Zarembski v. Three Lakes, Park, Inc.,
177 Conn. 603 (1979); Tuite v. Stop & Shop Cos., 45 Conn. App. 305,
308 (1997).
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What They're Saying About Larry Summers and Janet Yellen
Prominent economists and lawmakers weigh in on the potential nominees to be the next Fed chair.
Julia Coronado, chief economist at BNP Paribas, former Fed staffer
"People know Larry Summers, and Larry Summers is someone who tends to say what he thinks, who thinks he is the smartest person in the room, and that makes market participants very nervous about what he would do at the Fed."
J. Bradford DeLong, processor of economics, University of California at Berkeley, Summers co-author
"I'm sure [Summers] would do it if asked–he took the NEC job, after all, even though some of us thought it was the wrong job for him, because Obama asked him to. The force of public service is strong in him."
Princeton's Paul Krugman
"Appointing Yellen — the first woman Fed chair, and one with utterly unquestioned credentials — would be an evidently historic act. If it's Summers, you know what everyone will bring up: his pro-deregulation stance of the 1990s."
Tyler Cowen, George Mason University and blog Marginal Revolution
"It is easier for me to imagine Summers having credibility with a Republican administration, and having a real voice, relative to Yellen. He simply has more right-wing street cred, keeping in mind that Yellen is a former Professor from Berkeley who has never really taken heat from the left, unlike Summers. I think that overall the voice of the Fed within government is a clear positive. The chance of a Republican administration, come the next election, is probably at least forty percent. Thus I would prefer Summers."
Sheila Bair, former chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
"Unlike Larry Summers, Tim Geithner, and other Bob Rubin — minions frequently mentioned in the financial press as potential Bernanke successors — she [Yellen] was not part of the deregulatory cabal that got us into the 2008 financial crisis. In fact, she had a solid record as a bank regulator at the San Francisco Fed and was one of the few in the Fed system to sound the alarm on the risks of subprime mortgages in 2007."
Credit Suisse research note
"A Summers chairmanship would bring with it more initial uncertainty; the markets know Yellen's views on monetary policy better than they know those of Summers."
Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook chief operating officer, former Summers aide
"Many people note that our nation has few economists with his [Summers'] intelligence. They should also know that we have few leaders, if any, in the financial world who have done more for women."
James Pethokoukis, American Enterprise Institute
"Summers[would] be a caretaker chairman who won't get another term if a Republican wins the presidency in 2016. The political case for a Summers-led Fed is weak. The policy case even weaker."
Robert McTeer, former Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas president
"He [Summers] knows how smart he is, that's a negative, but on the other hand he's real smart, which is a positive."
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D., Ore.) via twitter
"Larry Summers for Fed Chair? Disconcerting… many questions to answer."
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D., Calif.)
"She [Yellen] has the experience, the temperament and the intellect to be the next Fed chair."


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About the Book
"A smart, haunting thriller with bass reverb and a pounding heart."
—Jayne Anne Phillips, author of the National Book Award finalist Lark and Termite
Scott Spencer, the acclaimed author of Endless Love and A Ship Made of Paper, reaffirms his storytelling mastery with Man in the Woods—a gripping psychological thriller about a carpenter at loose ends and the crime of passion that radically reorders his world. Rudy Wurlitzer lauds Man in the Woods as a stunning work that offers "heartbreaking insights into the dark frailties of human nature," and which he calls, "a page turner from beginning to end." And New York Times bestselling author Francine Prose hails its achievement, writing, "In this brilliant novel, Scott Spencer further expands his range."
A man, a woman, a child, and an unforgettable dog combine forces in this gripping and surprising psychological thriller, the most stunning novel yet from Scott Spencer—named one of Publishers Weekly's Top Ten Books of 2010.
Can we ever get away with murder? Are there secrets that cannot remain hidden no matter how deeply we try to bury them? And do the things we hide control our destinies even more than the things we choose to reveal?
Paul Phillips has been on his own since he was a teenager, leading a life of freedom and independence, beholden to no one and nothing. Once he thought his life would have no particular rhyme or reason, touched only by transient strangers. Then he met the beautiful, intelligent, loving Kate Ellis, who offered order and constancy. But Paul is a man of deep convictions, and the compromises we all make to get along in the world elude him.
On his way home after a particularly trying day, Paul discovers a man beating a dog, and in a few fateful moments is plunged into a world of violence and onto a tumultuous journey of self-knowledge, guilt, and redemption.
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Critical Praise
"We don't often encounter novels that combine shrewd plotting, strong characters and gorgeous writing, but Scott Spencer's "Man in the Woods" does precisely that." — Washington Post
"Spencer, a deft explorer of obsessive love and violence, confronts the consequences of doing wrong for all the right reasons in his exquisite latest." — Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
"[A] compelling setup and stunning conclusion...The depth of the characters, the questions they ask and the challenge they confront stay with the reader long after the conclusion." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Spencer, a master of piercing insight and letter-perfect prose, tantalizes to the last climactic sentence of this compelling exploration of the wages of guilt." — Booklist (starred review)
"This is a book poised to take its place as an American classic." — Huffington Post
"Spencer has shown a powerful understanding of the price of passion. In this one, he explores the even more treacherous terrain of guilt, expiation, and longed-for salvation..." — O magazine
"[Spencer] writes love stories with such beauty that you want to savor every surprising phrase, but his intense, intriguing plots propel you to race along the pages. He does it again in his new book, a complex novel... fresh, and compelling." — Cleveland Plain Dealer
"This beautifully written novel is so much more than just a good read." — USA Today
"The novel is at its most compelling as it traces the evolution of Paul's inner turmoil... the precision of Spencer's eye for vibrant similes remains a pleasure throughout..." — Philadelphia Inquirer
"MAN IN THE WOODS reveals the talent and confidence of a master story teller at the top of his game....Scott Spencer holds the reader to his terrifying account every step of the way. A page turner from beginning to end." — Rudy Wurlitzer
"A smart, haunting thriller with bass reverb and a pounding heart....Spencer transforms an eight thousand dollar gambling debt and a dog with two names into an enthralling literary ride....Spencer is an American master." — Jayne Anne Phillips, author of the National Book Award finalist LARK AND TERMITE
"In this brilliant novel, Scott Spencer further expands his range to embrace our relations with animals—with the loyal pets that consent to share our domestic lives, and with the darker, more alarming beasts that lurk within even the most compassionate and conscious human beings." — Francine Prose
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Liverpool Message Board
I know LFC gets connected with every player who is and isn't available but I thought there was something in your interest in Butland. Seems not, according to his agent:
It makes sense for us to sign him. We only have eight keepers on our books at the moment.
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Looks like he doesn't want to talk to us!
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I was actually thinking that Butland almost makes sense for us if the Reina stories are true.
Truth be told I've no real idea how good he is to be honest. I haven't seen anywhere near enough of him and I've become increasingly sceptical of the true ability of yound English talent, thanks to our creative press.
How old and bitter does that sound!!!
The only thing I can think of is that one of Courtois or Cech will be sold this summer with Buckland to become the no.2 behind him. Hilario and Turnbull will no doubt be released this summer as quite frankly, they are both awful.
I think it would be a bad move for him on a personal level as he would have little chance to command a place over either Cech or Courtois but money talks. I think you may trigger other clubs interest by making your bid also. I imagine should you sign him he will be loaned back for the remainder of the season till you get your glove wearers situation addressed.
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The worst job at any club must be reserve goalkeeper.
I'd be extremely surprised if Cech left us. He seems very happy at Chelsea and I think his contract was recently extended into the far future. I'm not sure Courtois will ever play for us. He has done fabulously well at Atletico and seems to be happy there. Why would he leave Spain to be number two to Cech?
Maybe Butland should be number two to Cech for a while or be loaned out to some Premiership club. If we do buy him for £3.5m we'll very likely make a big profit out of him in a few years if he doesn't end up replacing Cech. It's a silly price.
I think both Turnbull and Hilario have been adequate reserve keepers. Hilario's getting on a bit. Perhaps he has a juicy bit of gossip about Roman he is keeping to himself.
Perhaps you could loan him out again with the other 23 players that are too young and inexperienced to contibute to your very thin and tired squad?
Welcome to the world of Benitez where nothing is ever enough!
- 1 Reply to Colyn
Far be it for me to defend Benitez but I am sure this has nothing to do with him. For a fair few years player purchase, retention and letting go at Chelsea have apparently been driven by dark forces beyond the temporary incumbent of the manager's chair. Every comment I have seen by Benitez suggests this continues, whether it is buying new players or retaining or otherwise older ones. Read his interviews and he sounds as much in the dark as the rest of us.
I think his job description is "don't worry your pretty little head about buying and selling, or managing any aspect of the club. We'll give you the squad you need, you go and win stuff." Unfortunately, he's fast running out of trophies to win. Five and a half down (three not on his watch), just two and a half to go.


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Antioch Bowl is back with 28 premier Brunswick Synthetic Prolanes, AMF's Elite scoring system, and good folk in great leagues. Birthday parties, arcade games, cosmic bowling and Quick Strike snack shop.
This slot car racing establishment has three fast tracks and a drag strip.
CITY:Arlington Heights
The challenging 18-hole layout spans 90 acres of superbly manicured fairways and greens with 14 beautiful lakes to negotiate during a round. Features clubhouse, snack bar area, pro shop, and patio area.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Large bentgrass tees and greens give this fun layout a big course feel. Several shots from elevated tees provide a beautiful view of the area. Features pro-shop, snack bar and club house.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Arlington International Racecourse
At Arlington International, we aim to make every day of the season special by combining the excitement of thoroughbred racing, gorgeous grounds and fantastic food to create a winning track experience for our guests! Whether you're looking for a fun and exciting day out with friends and family, a casual and charming afternoon at the races, or a sophisticated and stylish get-together, Arlington International offers an extraordinary experience for everyone! Live racing and entertainment from May through September or find a full calendar of race dates and events at arlingtonpark.com.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Laser Quest - Arlington Heights
Laser Quest is a family entertainment venue combining the classic games of hide-and-seek and tag with a high tech twist. Our multi-level arenas have specialty lighting, swirling fog and energetic music to add to the excitement for up to 30 or more players in each game.
CITY:Arlington Heights
A well-maintained par 27-layout, with holes ranging between 100 and 210 yards. With the course length being 1,265 yards, Greenshire will test the best of golfer's short game and provides a course for all skill levels to enjoy. The ability to play a round in less than 1.5 hours offers experienced players an alternative to the driving range. Comprehensive instruction from PGA professionals, ladies leagues and exciting events are also offered. Located just north of Waukegan in Beach Park, this course offers everyone, from the novice golfer to even the most accomplished golfer, a real short-game challenge. Open seasonally.
CITY:Beach Park
This public golf facility, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., is one of the most challenging courses in the Chicago area. This 18-hole, par 72 c golf course is nestled on 241 acres of beautiful forest, marsh and prairie. This is the first public course in the United States to achieve Audubon Signature Sanctuary certification. Banquet facilities are available to accommodate a wide range of group sizes from small private outings to a full-course tournament. Golfers can spot bluebirds while playing one of the hottest courses in the Chicago area. Driving Range also available.
CITY:Beach Park
This beautiful 30,000-square-foot clubhouse features an upscale restaurant with patio seating and 18 holes of championship golf. Our scenic 18 hole Dick Nugent designed golf course, state of the art electric carts, beautiful clubhouse, outstanding food and exceptional service are sure to make your outing a success.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
This entertainment and meeting facility features two indoor European karting tracks, a restaurant and a multitude of alternative entertainment options, including billiards and video games.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
Brunswick's Buffalo Grove and Tavern '45
This 56,000-square-foot upscale bowling and entertainment center, offers a comfortable and lively atmosphere to enjoy the company of good friends. 32 lanes feature upgraded bowling equipment and plush sofa seating that encourages socialization and connection. A laser tag arena and arcade with multi-player games that are good for the competitive spirit. Food & beverage service is available laneside or in the in-house restaurant, Tavern '45, featuring distinctive American pub fare, local craft beer and an outdoor patio.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
Trampolines on steriods!! This giant warehouse is filled with commercial grade trampolines that are connected together. Play trampoline basketball, trampoline dodgeball and land in a huge foam pit. Kids of all ages love the fun and completely forget that they are getting exercise. Check out this exciting concept online for more pictures and videos.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
This championship 18-hole golf course with 6,950 yards offers bent grass fairways, and beautiful rolling hills and vistas. Power carts are required Friday through Sunday and holidays.
This 18-hole championship golf course has been rated 4 stars by Golf Digest, 4-1/2 stars by Chicagoland Golf, and has been voted one of the best values in all of Illinois.
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Cyrille Aime is having no trouble keeping busy. Hot off of a gig at the landmark Birdland Jazz Theater in New York, and having recently won first place in the Sarah Vaughan international jazz competition, Aimee took a few minutes to talk to the Vail Daily on Tuesday while she was getting fitted for a snowboard rental in Beaver Creek. 1. Vail Daily: You have a fascinating background. How dooes your French/Dominican background, as well as the many places you've lived through your childhood, influence your music?Cyrille Aime: I have a lot of influences! On my mother's side, certainly the Latin groove and the French gypsy roots are there as well. Everything is an influence for me, though - not just the places I've lived but the people around me, and the musicians I've been exposed to. 2. VD: You have an impressive list of awards and accolades. What was your proudest moment in your career to date?CA: Last week. I performed for a week at the Birdland with my new band - the same band that will perform with me at the Vilar Center. This is my favorite band of all time; I've found exactly what I want to be doing musically, at least for right now. I am having so much fun with this band. 3. VD: What made you choose jazz over other genres?CA: I grew up with gypsies, and what I love so much about jazz and about gypsies is the freedom - that improv factor where you never know what might happen next. You feel naked on stage in a way; the improv factor is definitely what I love most. 4. VD: What can we expect to see from you in the next year? The next 10 years?CA: Well, I'm getting ready to release a new album with my new band. It's different from what I had been doing previously, but it's really going back to my roots. This is the most "me" I've ever been. 5. VD: What made you choose the name "Guitar Heroes" for your band? Is there a connection with the popular "Guitar Hero" game?CA: Our bass player invented it. It was a joke about the video game, mainly because this band has three guitars, and that is a lot of guitars. We thought it was funny and the name really represents how much fun we all have together. 6. VD: Who has been your greatest musical influence? CA: Gosh, there are so, so many. The first two would probably be Django Reinhard and Ella Fitzgerald, but there are so many that I can't even begin.7. VD: What moment in your performance should Vilar Center audience members most look forward to?CA: I don't want to tell the audience what to prefer. I would just say to look for whatever it is that you feel in the moment. I think they will enjoy it.
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That is Fremont's vision, anyway, for a4-acre, city-owned parcel at the corner of State Street and Capitol Avenue.
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The developers presented their plans at a recent council meeting, saying the development will feature 140 townhomes and condominiums on three floors above 21,000 square feet of ground-floor retail.
"Hopefully, this project will really begin the downtown that we have all envisioned," Councilwoman Sue Chan said at the meeting.
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It would be built across the street from Town Fair shopping center, where city leaders have added food trucks and a monthly art-themed event to attract more shoppers and infuse the area with foot traffic.
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PARKERSBURG - A number of salary adjustments in the sheriff's tax office were submitted by Sheriff Ken Merritt and approved by Wood County commissioners on Thursday, including some raises, some cuts and some transfers.
Newly appointed chief tax deputy Bob Tranquill will see a pay raise of approximately $4,176 annually over his predecessor in the office, Dennie Huggins, who served as chief tax deputy under Sheriff Jeff Sandy.
The proposed changes were submitted to the county commissioners in a letter dated Jan. 4, but the commissioners did not take action on the request until Thursday. A notation on the letter states it was held while the commission checked to make sure there were adequate funds available in the sheriff's budget for the changes.
"We had to make some changes in the tax office. When we made the changes, that's not saying there was anything wrong with a person we are moving, but I have the right to make changes and I saw that's what I wanted to do. Two people will probably be changed around and that was it," Merritt said.
"There were some pay raises. I went back through several years and every time a new sheriff came in, there were pay raises. I tried to keep them balanced. What I did was try to even out the salaries of employees who were doing the same type of work. It didn't always add up. Some may be doing nothing but handling the concealed weapons, which is more demanding sometimes, so that's what we did," the sheriff said.
The sheriff confirmed one of his employees may be leaving the tax office and going to another job. "That's what I understand the county commission is working on," Merritt said. "She'll go from point A to point B. I don't see she will be out of a job, unless she refuses this other job."
Merritt said he's not requesting any additional funds. He has the money in his budget to cover the changes.
"Everything has changed a little bit, but we'll deal with it," Merritt said.
The stamp of approval from the commission states the request was approved because it was found there were sufficient funds in the sheriff's budget to make the changes, although commission President Wayne Dunn said he did not agree with some of the moves.
"I am concerned personally about the pay increases, where the money will come from. Last year the sheriff saved a lot of money and the money is in the budget for the present sheriff to go ahead and give the pay raises. But, personally, I question why there would be some of the big increases that were given when people are doing the same job," Dunn said. "I don't begrudge anybody getting a pay raise, but each has to be evaluated on where it's going and the merits."
"There is some change of personnel in the department. Nothing is finalized yet, but it looks like it's going in that direction. We are still discussing that and figuring out how to make that work more smoothly," Dunn said.
"The money is in his budget. Each department has a budget. We allocate the total funds, but it's up to them how they use it. Sometimes we disagree with how they use it, and we get into little tiffs about that, disagreements, but the bottom line is it's in their budget," Dunn said.
"Anytime there is a new elected official coming into office, there are changes. We want to make sure it's done correctly," Commissioner Blair Couch said.
Merritt also requested one employee, Dede Tranquill, be transferred from the tax office to the Concealed Weapons Fund/sheriff's secretary line item. According to her new bimonthly salary she received about a $7,647 annual pay raise over her previous salary.
According to Mark Rhodes, with the county finance department of the clerk's office, the cutoff for changes in the next bimonthly payroll is this morning. "As long as we get the notice by then, we can make the changes," Rhodes said.
County records show for the first paycheck after taking office, Tranquill received the same pay as Huggins, which was $2,277. Tranquill's new bimonthly pay has been changed to $2,451.31.
There were a total of 13 employees listed on the salaries; four of the salaries remained at their current level.
Tax office employee Brenda Morris received an annual raise of approximately $2,400; Jeff Mace took a pay cut of nearly $5,374 yearly; Jenna Phipps received an annual raise of about $8,796; Judy Wilson received a pay cut of about $6,332 annually; Mary Balog received a $2,554 pay hike; Sandy Stephens was cut by about $2,700.
The salaries of four other employees remained the same. One employee who formerly was paid partially out of concealed weapons fund and partly out of the sheriff's secretary fund, April Burdette, was transferred to the tax office, and received about a $3,500 pay hike. The total budgeted for all the salaries listed for the 2013 budget is $365,133.
The commissioners conducted an executive session Thursday citing personnel as the reason. The session included the three commissioners and Jason Wharton, prosecuting attorney, via phone. Later, Merritt entered the closed-door meeting. Following the meeting, the commissioners announced no decisions had been made.


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January 6, 2013
Wood County commissioners voted 2-1 Thursday to cut their work year by 24-30 days, depending upon where Monday holidays fall within a month....
Thank you David Couch for not shirking your responsibility and job as County Commissioner.
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Commissioner Gainer ran for County Commissioner only for personal gain, he has never wanted to meet twice a week because it cuts into his time he spends at his true home in Florida. He ran for Commissioner due to urging from his old boss and friend Bob Newell, Gainer did so as payback to Newell for reappointing him Fire Chief which inflated Gainers monthly City Pension check. Gainer also hoped to cut his own taxes on his business and rental properties. Some of you don't remember that before he was 65 years old Gainer was claiming the Homestead Exemption on 2 piece of property in Wood County but got caught. He is a fair and honest man?
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And a republican.
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It's the truth isn't it?
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couple of months ago N&S reported Gainer licensed motorhome in FLA to avoid paying wood county property taxes, and had a homestead exemption in Florida. This should be criminally investigated.
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Look like 8 people don't think Gainer is a republican. Lol.
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Tabledoc, way to go thank a dang tax evader for not shirking his duties as commissioner when he would clearly rather set on his butt doing nothing as opposed to being out in the community working! For the most part the Monday meetings are void of anything for the commissioners to work on; therefore, they have to sit there and wait there time out before they can leave. Like the rest of us would do once done with anything they can do they ALL make small talk even talking about football. Now how on earth is that helping our community? Do any of you have a clue that the 3 commissioners also are on 32 other committees as part of being a commissioner? One of them is in one at least once a day! Do you realize they did town hall meetings? Do any of you actually attend a meeting? Why not calling and getting the low down on what exactly the county commissioners are responsible for before blowing all your lies? If you have a concern and it is any day of the week at a reasonable time why not pick
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Vortex, He has NEVER evaded taxes nor tried to lower them. If he wanted to lower them it would be easy enough to do without breaking the law and that is how he would proceed. Gainer claiming the homestead exemption on 2 pieces of property in Wood County is no more than slander and punishable by law which is most of what you liars are saying! You better check your facts before running your mouths – don't let Rick Modesitt's attempt to derail Gainer end you up in court! YES VORTEX HE IS A FAIR AND HONEST MAN & ALSO A REPUBLICAN! What makes a difference Republican or Democrat? The best man or woman for the job is all that matters! Rick has his skeletons in his closet that he is keeping shut tightly but after all this I'm seriously thinking of letting them out of the bag!
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Vortex, Gainers true home is in PARKERSBURG not FLORIDA so get that straight! If that was his true home he would be there not here! I have known this man all my life and I would give mine for him and you liars are getting on my last nerve – he laughs at me! Gainer was begged to go back in as Fire Chief to straighten things out as he did by Jimmy Colombo and Newell had nothing to do with it. Yes, when Newell took office he could have appointed another and Gainer did ask him to but we know he did not. Gainer is a great friend but he is not a good ole boy as you imply he owes no one anything for going back as Fire Chief or any other offices he may have held etc.! He did it as a favor and didn't expect to be there as long as he was nor did he want to be. He lost money by going back so that should tell you that his community is far more important than any amount of money!
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Vortex, You said Gainer ran for personal gain – please show me where he has a chance of personal gain! He ran to better his community NOT because anyone urged him to do so. As a matter of fact he was not going to run out of unwarranted respect for Rick Modesitt, but when Rick said he was out that is when Gainer was in. Then quicker than lightening Rick was back in the ring to prove he could beat Gainer, so when he lost his pride took a heck of a beating – that is why he never lets up. I FIRMLY believe that Rick paid James C. Smith to write this article and publish it on a Sunday! He ran not for person gain but to save tax payers money. Maybe some of you think spending 6 million dollars for a building to fix up is okay but Gainer didn't – total waste of our hard earned tax payer's money! Remember how much of our taxes went to a flag pole? Holy cow several of us could have had nice flag poles for that money.
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north26103, repeating lies is also punishable by law. Don't forget you may be hiding behind a screen name, may have lied about your real name, but each person has an individual ISP number than can be traced straight to your house!
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ADifferentCaliberWoman I am referring to the houses that were in his name and his mother was living in one and another lady was in the other. It may have been your mother.
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Vortex, there is no way for one to pull that off. First this exemption is for a permanently disabled owner or anyone 65 or older. In order to get it one must live in and pay taxes on the said premises for a total of two consecutive taxable years before filing for this exemption. The owner then must apply in person showing identification and proof of the above. Should this person already have the equivalent in another state then the said party is no longer entitled to the second. There is just no way to pull two off in one county or state. People need to get all their facts straight before wasting his/her time typing it out as a fact! For those of you on here always ditching one politician or another you may want to get to know that person first and you may just be shocked. Steve Gainer is a keeper and will go out of his way to save our county money and do right by all tax payers! This statement is my personal belief not a fact yet! Rick Modesitt paid James C Smith to write this articl
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"ADifferentCaliberWoman" "point park vortex" never let facts stand in his or her way before! Why start now?
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If they weren't being paid, no politician would do it out of the goodness of their hearts. If they don't want to do the job, they should step down. If they only want to do part of the job, they should have a serious pay cut and be voted out next time.
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Wrong is wrong and Right is right.. we could argue this till the cows come home (or Gainer comes back from Florida, however all we need to do is remember next election.. NOT to vote for wither of these two again. We put them in office, shame on us, and shame on them for not doing their jobs they were hired for. You know WV is a Will and Pleasure state.. maybe we should Pleasure ourselves and remove them from office. I am sure we could find the Will to do it. some trash should always be thrown out, not recycled.
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Sorry for the typos, on my last comment.. wither should be either. If we could impeach a President of the US surely we could oust these two civil servants. Maybe we as Americans need to stand up and take action. We have let politicians push us around way to long. We all need to remember we pay their wages, we elect them, then we should be able to fire them. One question.. are conference calls considered a meeting?
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Backhoe operator Keith Henry levels a storm-damaged home in the Breezy Point section of the Queens borough of New York, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. The splintered plywood, mangled appliances and sodden sheetrock, as well as shreds of clothing and family photos will be added to the increasing piles of rubble being cleared in New York as the cleanup from Superstorm Sandy continues. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House is headed for a vote on aid for Superstorm Sandy victims after House Speaker John Boehner mollified Republicans from New York and New Jersey upset with his decision to cancel action on the bill.
Facing intense pressure, Boehner agreed Wednesday to schedule a vote Friday on $9 billion for the national flood insurance program and another vote on Jan. 15 for a remaining $51 billion in the package.
A Republican congressman from New York, Peter King, left a Wednesday meeting with Boehner without the anger that led him to rip into the speaker Tuesday night. He called the latest meeting very positive.
Sandy was the most costly natural disaster since Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and one of the worst storms ever in the Northeast.
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AUSTIN (February 12, 2013)--Texas transportation officials told lawmakers in Austin they need about $4 billion more per year to maintain and improve the state's aging highway system and keep its growing population moving.
Phil Wilson, executive director of the state Department of Transportation told House lawmakers that Texas is nearing the end of a decade of construction and maintenance fueled by bonds and other revenue sources.
Without new money, state roads are facing a "perfect storm" of a growing population trying to use aging highways, he said.
Gov. Rick Perry has said he wants to spend more than $3 billion from the state's Rainy Day Fund for water and road projects.
The Legislature also is considering a state constitutional amendment to dedicate billions in annual car purchase sales taxes to highway construction.