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The city council heard from Earl Bluhm during the public comments part of its meeting Monday, March 11.
"A lot of people want to shoot guns. I'll have to add on to add a pistol range," Bluhm said.
But Austwell has an ordinance prohibiting the firing of weapons in the city limits. So Bluhm wants permission before he builds the range.
He said he has people as far away as Luling who are looking for such a range.
Bluhm added that he would build the range according to Department of Public Safety standards.
He said he would place large timbers and sandbags behind the timbers for the back of the range.
"There would be no kids allowed and no alcohol allowed," he said.
He also said he knew of one instructor who would come down and give lessons.
The pistol-only range would be 45 feet maximum depth for shooting.
The council could not vote on the issue because the item was not on the agenda, but Bluhm was advised to bring drawings of his plans to the next council meeting.
The council also heard an update on the planned addition to the community center.
Tom Bernal said LNV Engineering is doing the preliminary plans.
The soil was found to be bad, so what is planned is to bore down with concrete pilings.
The addition is 20 by 30 feet or 600 square feet.
Also, a 14- by 12-foot building would be for rest rooms and mechanical room. Planned is a metal roof on top of plywood with windows facing the bay.
The addition is being paid for with a Coastal Impact Assistance Program grant.
A bid for the project will be awarded in mid to late April with construction starting in May or June.
The council also gave approval for Meridian Solar of Austin to seek a grant from the State Energy Conservation Office. If successful, the city will supplement its energy use at its waste water treatment plant.
Travis Moller of Meridian said the solar panels would offset 62 percent of the plant's energy consumption.
That would be a savings of $2,900 a year. During the 25-year system, a savings of almost $100,000 could be earned.
The installment cost was estimated at $185,000 leaving a match of $33,000 for the city. However, AEP rebates would amount to $31,250, leaving the city's match at $1,750.
"You would be paying for the system in about nine months," Moller said.
Moller will make the application Friday in Austin. He said he would probably hear back at the end of March.
The council also awarded a bid from three submitted for city mowing, weed eating and park maintenance from Kathy Cann. Cann's low bid was $525 a month. Mayor David Cann abstained from the vote.
The council also canceled its May 11 election because no one on the council was opposed, including write-ins who were supposed to file by March 1.
The council also set Saturday, March 16 to have a silent auction for inventory and property inside the First Baptist Church, which was donated to the city. The auction will take place at the church from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include such things as pews and pastor chairs, minimum bid of $50; altar table $100; lectern, $25; space heaters, $20 each; large metal cross, $50; and much more.
Mayor Cann also recognized the Methodist Church in Austwell upon its 100th anniversary.
And he also read the Refugio County animal control report for February: 279 animals were caught. Of those, 214 were euthanized. Also of those, only one animal was dealt with in Austwell: a skunk.


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Model Shadow Stock Portfolio Rules
Comments posted to "Three Different Ways to Follow the Model Shadow Stock Portfolio," by James B. Cloonan, in the July 2013 AAII Journal:
There should be more details on entry points for new members who are starting to build their portfolio. Since the changes are made quarterly, any entry and exit p
—Priya Balakrishnan from Texas
Charles Rotblut responds:
The buy and sell rules for the portfolio focus on valuation, market capitalization size and profitability, not price action. If a stock's price rises from the purchase price, but the stock otherwise meets the buy criteria for the portfolio (including the buy and sell rules), it is considered to be "qualified" for purchase.
This said, we do maintain a detailed list of the portfolio's transactions for those members who are interested in seeing them. Select Transaction History on the right side of the Model Shadow Stock Portfolio page at www.aaii.com/model-portfolios/stock and look for the link to the detailed version.
Why the rule: "No financial stocks or limited partnerships wil
—Jim Peabody from Vermont
James Cloonan responds:
There is nothing wrong with financial stocks or partnerships. The problem is that the process used for selecting stocks in the portfolio doesn't work for financial stocks or partnerships because their balance sheets are different. This is true of most value-oriented portfolios. They ignore financial stocks and partnerships. We have not found a time-proven method for choosing the best financial stocks.
There is no question that it will be hard to replicate the published performance of the Model Shadow Stock Portfolio exactly due to "pop" that new additions receive as followers of the strategy take positions. However, if you believe that the research points to a longer fundamental uptrend for the Model Shadow Stock Portfolio holdings, you should still do well. Even though AAII members undoubtedly drive up these stocks short term, I have to believe that we have relatively little long-term impact on the valuation of these companies; that comes from long-term positive performance of the companies' businesses and the accumulation of the stock by other investors over time.
—James Mcgehee from North Carolina
Yield vs. Current Yield
Comment posted to "Protect Your Capital: Never Chase High Yield," by Donald Cassidy, in the July 2013 AAII Journal:
I truly applaud you for the reasoned research that went into this article. I have copied it out to my collection of materials on income investing in general.
One thought: If you take the word "current" out of "current yield," then a certain type of dividend growth investing (with a concentration on the growth part) would result in a higher income each year one held the asset. Thus, the income goes up, and really, most income-oriented investors would be OK with this. The catch is that they have to start with 3% yields, and work higher over time. If someone has the time, then this is a way to reach for yield, but not "current" yield.
—Robert Albers from Illinois
Recalculate During Retirement
Comments posted to "Safe Withdrawal Rates and Certainty-Equivalent Spending," by Druce Vertes, in the July 2013 AAII Journal:
A big shortfall of this and many more articles is the lack of an example from which the reader can calibrate what they think the author is trying to say.
Every constant $$$ payout, be it Social Security, fixed pensions or constant withdrawal amounts, has a Taleb function (a Black Swan) that can make it blow up. From my nearly 20 years of retirement, with all the blowups in the market one needs to assume that every few years they are re-retiring and should recalculate their actual money situation. This more intelligently keeps their spending under control than using a cost-of-living number.
—Hal Marrett from New York
Harry Ohlson from CA posted over 3 years ago:
Safe Withdrawal Rates etc.
Another consideration that I have not seen addressed is the effect of Minimum Required Distributions in portfolios that have substantial tax-deferred assets. As the retiree
grows older, withdrawals soon exceed the 4%
level and total taxable income increases significantly in succeeding years. The higher tax bracket results in a lower total portfolio value. The assumptions and projections no longer hold true.
E M Easterly from OR posted over 3 years ago:
Yes, Mr. Ohison, RMD's steadily increase as we age and hence our taxable annual income increases. But taxes on current income have no impact upon the current value of the portion of our portfolio subject to the required distribution formula. Indeed, as long as the annual RMD is less than the return on the portfolio the portfolio will grow.
As Mr. Marrett suggested in his comment it behooves all of us to routinely review our retirement assets and spend accordingly. To the extent you are suggesting a set annual percentage withdrawal amount from invested assets cannot be set in stone I agree. Most certainly withdrawal rates need to be modified to reflect individual portfolio and spending habits. And while RMD withdrawal rates can impact annual tax liabilities those tax rates have absolutely no impact of value of the portfolio subject to RMD's.


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When I look through my sketchbooks and prints, I discover a record of seasonal changes, plant studies and favorite places. My work is inspired by nature and I am interested in capturing glimpses and moments in our everyday life. Often my work begins during a walk to a favorite landscape. I'm drawn to how the relationship of color, composition and texture, dance together in the natural world.
I paint a sketch in watercolor and also use the camera to capture a journal of ideas from the day. In the studio, I surround myself with these images and begin working on a line drawing which is then transferred to a metal plate for intaglio printmaking.I use three or four metal plates, a line plate, blue, red and yellow plates. Aquatints on the plates create the areas of tone and shade. Each plate is worked many times to get the desired effects. In the process of printing, the inks mix together often creating delightful surprises.
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September will soon be upon us, and with it, the sights, sounds and smells of fall. From great events like Grand Rapid's ArtPrize to the ever popular Grand Haven Salmon Festival, there is something for everyone to enjoy in the month of September.
Below is a roundup of some of the many events going on around the state in September. Visit michigan.org for a complete listing of Michigan events.
Week of September 1-7
Arts, Beats & Eats
August 29-September 1, Royal Oak
Oakland County's premier entertainment festival which draws nearly 400,000 people to experience more than 200 juried art exhibitors, 50 restaurants and 200 performances on 10 stages downtown Royal Oak. 5K/10K and Zumbathon events on the morning of August 30 presented by Priority Health. Admission fee for festival and events..
Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk
September 1, Saint Ignace
Join thousands of walkers and make the 5-mile trek across the Mighty Mackinac Bridge! Walkers can begin walking at 7am and can start up until 11am. The annual trek across the 5-mile long Mackinac Bridge occurs on Labor Day, the only day of the year pedestrians are allowed on the bridge. Walkers begin in St. Ignace at the north end of the Bridge and walk south. The walk is one-way, and bus transportation is available to return you to St. Ignace until 2:30pm. You can also park your vehicle in the parking lot of the Little Bear East Arena and be shuttled to and from the start line for the bridge walk. For additional information, visit the website link.
Hispanic Festival
September 5-6, Grand Rapids
Join the celebration of the Hispanic cultures with continuous entertainment for all ages, delicious food from many regions, beverage tent, a mercado featuring traditional and artisan wares, a 3v3 Futsal tournament (Saturday), and children's crafts and activities.
The Super Run
September 6, Ann Arbor
The Super Run is a super hero themed family friendly fun run coming to Ann Arbor! There will be activities, giveaways, and lots of fun! Each participant receives Super Hero Swag with their registration including a Super Run cape, Super Run silicone bracelet and temporary tattoo.
Selfridge Air Show
September 6-7, Harrison Township
The highest-flying free show in the Motor City returns to the skies of Macomb County this September. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels, led by Clinton Township native Commander Tom Frosch, will headline the 2014 Selfridge open house and Air Show at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Saturday and Sunday, September 6-7. The show will feature a wide assortment of military aircraft and equipment displays, along with a number of civilian acrobatic aerial performances. Admission to the show on the military base is free and the parking is free.
Week of September 8-14
Motown Summer Cruise
September 10, Detroit
Savor the sweet sounds of Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Jackson 5, The Temptations, The Four Tops, and Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, here in the city where it all happened! Dance the night away while enjoying classic cuisine and cocktails as we cruise between the Detroit and Windsor skylines. Join our crew this summer for an absolutely unique Detroit experience. Event will be featuring the KGB Motown Review.
Beerfest at the Ballpark
September 12, Lansing
The fall festival will be held on Jackson Field at Thomas M Cooley Law School Stadium under the stadium lights. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste more than 250 craft beers, ciders, and meads from over 50 Michigan breweries all while enjoying the ballpark's atmosphere. The festival will feature live music. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door and include entry, a logoed tasting glass, and 10 tasting tickets. Special VIP Tickets may be purchased for $40 in advance and include early entry to the festival at 5pm, a logoed tasting glass, and 15 tasting tickets. Additional tasting tickets will be available for purchase on the day of the event. A $10 designated driver ticket may also be purchased.
Grand Haven Salmon Festival
September 12-14, Grand Haven
The 11th Annual Grand Haven Salmon Festival features live jazz music; Michigan tasting pavilion (ID required for wine/beer tasting) featuring Michigan's top wineries and grape stomping; gourmet salmon cook-off contest; fall harvest beer & entertainment pavilion; downtown merchant market; fine art fair on the waterfront; Big King Salmon fishing contest with weigh-in/awards ceremony; mouth-watering food and beverage treats at the Fresh Catch Fish Boil; Grand Haven historic displays through the Tri-Cities Museum; hands-on children's nature-themed arts & crafts activities; and educational, environment-focused exhibits, displays, workshops—and more!
Dirty Dash
September 13, Mount Morris
The Dirty dash is a mud-run obstacle course where a military boot-camp meets your inner five-year-old's fantasy and subsequently converts boy to man and then man to swine. You'll need endurance to trudge up mountains of sludge, courage to overcome uncompromising obstacles, a complete lack of shame to wallow in pits of mud, and a smile to show through at the end! Go solo or with some of your dirtiest, filthiest, and uncouth friends.
Harbor Springs Fall Cycling Classic
September 13, Harbor Springs
For over 20 years this ride has been a favorite of cyclists from all over the state. The semiannual tour, held in spring and fall, has three distance routes to choose from (20 miles, 44 miles, or 60 miles), great refreshment stops, and a great lunch at the finish. Registration and admission fee required. Weekend lodging packages are available.
Week of September 15-21
Frankenmuth Oktoberfest 2014
September 18-21, Frankenmuth
Head to Frankenmuth for the annual Oktoberfest celebration! A fun and memorable German festival with a large wooden dance floor for dancing and demonstrations. Great food, drinks, and souvenirs. Located in the Harvey Kern Pavilion in Heritage Park.
Toyota Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year Championship
September 18-21, Escanaba
The culmination of the Bassmaster Elite Series season, this tournament will determine the 2014 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year. Surrounded by a full slate of fan activities, from daily takeoffs and weigh-ins to Bassmaster Elite Series Expo.
Old Town BluesFest
September 19-20, Lansing
The Old Town BluesFest is a two-day free music festival that brings national, regional, and local acts to an audience of roughly 7,000 people from across Michigan and nearby states. The Old Town BluesFest takes place in the streets of Old Town Lansing, at the intersection of Turner St. and E. Grand River Avenue. Lansing Metro Marinas will be giving half-hour tours of the Grand River on Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Porcupine Mountains Trail Run – Half Marathon & 5K
September 20, Silver City
The Porcupine Mountains are one of the largest tracts of wilderness east of the Mississippi River. The Porcupine Mountains overlook Lake Superior, the largest fresh water lake on Earth. The coastline is remote and rugged. The marathon course includes some of the most remarkable single track in the idwest and takes runners past tranquil and remote Mirror Lake and along the classic Escarpment Trail where you can almost reach out and touch soaring hawks as you overlook Lake of the Clouds. This event completes a trio of deeply inspiring trail marathon hosted by Great Lakes Endurance (Waugoshance, Grand Island, and Porcupine Mountains) offering runners the best of what Michigan and the Upper Great Lakes have to offer.
Civil War Muster
September 20-21, Holland
Make your way to Holland to remember the Civil War through a weekend re-enactment including professional re-enactors making camp and recreating battles. This year's all-new free admission event features two days worth of music, impressions of historical figures, performances, medical scenarios, period-style vendors, and (of course) battle. Event held at Van Raalte Farm.
Week of September 22-28
ArtPrize 2014
September 24-October 12, Grand Rapids
ArtPrize is the world's largest international art competition open to any artist and decided by public vote. Take 11 days to explore over 4500 artists at 515 venues in Grand Rapids and vote for the entries you think should win.
September 26-27, Detroit
Detroit's newest nighttime festival of art + light, returns this fall to present 35 local, national and international artists whose cutting edge works of art, lighting design and performance will illuminate the historic architecture of Midtown. For two electrifying evenings, Midtown Detroit will be enveloped in a sea of light as a number of artists converge on Detroit to "light up" buildings and city spaces in Midtown using various mediums that meld sci-fi technology with Victorian spectacle on a grand scale.
South Lyon Area Pumpkinfest
September 26-28, South Lyon
This year South Lyon's much anticipated community event celebrates its 30th anniversary. Over the years, the event grew from a craft and antique show to a weekend-long celebration of crafts, music, community, and of course, everyone's favorite fall product; the pumpkin.
Color Vibe 5K
September 27, Mount Morris
Get ready Flint for the most colorful fun-filled day of your life! You'll have more color on you than your happy levels can handle! So get your friends and family stretched for this amazing color blast event where you'll get blasted with color while you run the Color Vibe 5K. Color Vibe is here, and you're about to get tagged! You'll be blasted at every color station throughout this awesome 5k run.
Mighty Mac Bridge Race
September 27, Saint Ignace
The Mighty Mac Bridge Race is a certified 11 kilometer course that begins in Mackinaw City, crosses the Mackinac Bridge, winds through downtown St. Ignace, and ends at the Star Line Railroad Dock parking lot. Free busing from Star Line Railroad Dock to race start in Mackinaw City. The $40 entry fee includes Samuel Adams party and SWAG noon until 6pm, medals and division trophies, "Time to the Top" photo on bridge, free busing and local shuttle, long sleeve running shirt, Kewadin Casino package, and chipped bib timing.
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Basil (aka "Basilcat", "The Basilometer", "Sweet Sweet Basil" and "Bey Bey") died on Wednesday, Novermber 25th, 2009 at age 15 1/2 after the last of her 9 lives expired of old age. Her family had time for goodbyes, pets and kisses before she went over the "Rainbow Bridge". Basil enjoyed some celebrity during her life, appearing in many blog posts, but she is probably best known for making headlines in "Giant Cat Wipes Out Ogunquit, Maine" and most recently she appeared in one of my most popular "Wordless Wednesday" posts ever: "Apparently Any Lap Will Do". She is survived by her human family, as well as her good friend Tex dog and her enemy, Q-ee cat. In lieu of flowers, the family would just like you to know what a good and faithful friend she was, through thick and thin, for richer or poorer, she loved us just the same. We will miss you terribly, sweet Basil.
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May 29, 2013 —
National holidays are a mixed bag for me. On one hand, parties, barbeques and parades spring up and a festive air hangs over the Upper Delaware Valley as folks frolic, thrilled to have a three-day weekend. On the other, I invariably have to work. Don't get me wrong, I love what I do, and more often than not my job involves attending parties, barbeques and parades. Thankfully, it's not exactly brain surgery, so I have a lot to be grateful for. Fortunately, I have a lot of freedom to express my humble opinion on a variety of subjects and thus far, I have not run out of things to say. Memorial Day weekend ushers in my birthday and although I'm glad it's over (no room for that many candles on the cake), it's always a challenge to figure out how to celebrate and still get the work done.
Scrutinizing the seemingly endless schedule of events taking place last week, I was (for something completely different) forced to pick and choose, loosely based on personal choice. Desiring to mix business with pleasure, I selected a central location (www.straycatgallery.com [2]) and set out in search of intellectual stimulation, mixing it up with an art show, prepared to observe freedom of expression in the making. Pretending that the opening reception for the gallery's "Mist and Mystery" exhibit was planned as a birthday party for me wasn't easy, but I managed. It was easier to wrap my head around the exhibit's theme when viewing Kit Jones' photography (www.kitjonesstudio.com [3]), which (IMHO) expressed the artist's "fascination with fog and mist stemming from his childhood in a coastal town of California where fog came in almost daily." By the time I arrived, Jones was not on hand for further discussion, but I found his photographs alluring, and they will be on display at the gallery through June 5.
Looking around, I noticed a different theme emerging, in the (armless) form of Venus de Milo, one of the most famous works of ancient Greek sculpture. The Venus has always held a certain allure for me, and I was happy to discover that artist Barbara Zweig was in the house to explain her process. "Venus is, to me, an icon of culture, beauty and youth," Zweig told me, noting that I was particularly drawn to the beaded interpretations of the goddess hanging on one wall. She explained that the reason the beads appear to "bleed" down onto the floor is an expression of her "reflection on the present state of our commodified culture." I'm not entirely sure that I grasped the concept, but Zweig's ghostly images are haunting and I often applaud that which I don't understand, accepting the limitations my aging brain allows.
It was easy to cross the road and have a nice birthday dinner at the Dancing Cat before crossing the parking lot to hear personal fave Peter Florance and the New Kings (like them on Facebook) playing in the Distillery, where friends acknowledged my wrinkled visage with a raised glass of good cheer against my protestations about being officially "over the hill." My dance partner was a dog (www.facebook.com/DharmaTheWonderDog [4]), but she is the best date I could ask for and I love having the freedom to take her with me wherever I go.
On Sunday, I went with a pal to Narrowsburg, NY to check out the Fort Delaware Museum, which offers visitors an "authentic depiction of the life of the Delaware Company pioneers who settled in the Upper Delaware Valley in 1754." (www.upperdelawarescenicbyway.org [5])
My visit there was so interesting, that I feel the need to write freely about just that, and plan to devote a separate article on the Fort in next week's issue of The River Reporter. I know you're on the edge of your seat, so try to contain your excitement. It's only a few days away.
On Monday, I strolled into town to observe the 129th Memorial Day Parade in the Town of Fremont. Steeped in history, I learned that the town's first parade took place in 1884, honoring veterans of the Civil War. My personal connection to patriotism has been magnified by life in the region, and I was thrilled to be among those honoring the event "dedicated to all those Americans who were POWs or MIAs in all our wars or conflicts" and acknowledging that the day is more than an excuse for a cookout. The memorial service, benediction and a flag folding ceremony honoring the family of Raymond Oestrich (Missing in Action from WWII) were all moving and the roster of parade supporters is staggering. To view photos of the cavalcade, go to www.facebook.com/theriverreporter [6] and tag your friends. Above all, these holidays are a perfect example to remember the real reason we celebrate—freedom. It's not just another word.


text: One of my favorite things to do is traverse around Northern Michigan and take in the offerings of our many small towns. My family typically makes a dozen trips a year to Boyne City due in part to my son's athletic events. We like to visit the several locally owned shops and every trip through town includes a stop at Cafe Santé.


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About Karts and Karting
How fast do karts go?
It varies depending on the class, but most of the karts are going about 65 mph at the end of the straight.
What kind of engine do they use?
Most classes at LAKC use a 100cc or 125cc, single-cylinder, two-stroke, air and water cooled engines developed especially for kart racing. The Kid Karts use a Honda 50cc four stroke and Cadets use the Comer 80cc two stroke engines. Shifter karts use a 125cc engine and a six-speed gearbox.
What kind of clutch do they use?
The 100cc and 125cc classes usually use a multi-disk centrifigal clutch and a single gear.
How much does getting into karting cost?
A brand new, race-ready, 100c or 125cc kart will cost between $4000 and $7000. A good used kart will usually run between $2500 and $3500 and you may be able to pick up some extra parts as well.
Safety equipment will run between about $450 and $800 depending on how extravagant you get. Special tools, a starter, and a kart stand will be around $400. A set of tires cost about $220 and will last you between two and five race days.
Race entrance fees $85.00 and membership $75.00. $15.00 for crew and spectators insurance wristbands.
Can I build my own kart?
Yes, but it's not worth it. Race karts have become well engineered equipment. Competition between manufacturers is fierce, and if you wanted to build a competitive chassis, you would have to spend far more money in research than it would cost you to buy one off the shelf. But don't worry, in karting there are enough adjustments you can make and little gadgets you can build to keep the engineer in you content.
Is kart racing safe? What kind of safety equipment is required?
Every form of driving has some risks. All kart racers are required to wear a full-faced Snell rated helmet, skid-resistant race suit or jacket, racing gloves, padded neck brace, and high-top race shoes or tennis shoes. Many racers also wear a rib-protector, as broken ribs are one of the most common racing injuries. An EMT or paramedic is required to be present at all races.
What age do I have to be? Is there a maximum age?
You must be at least 5 years old to race with most kart clubs. There is no maximum age in kart racing. A number of competitive drivers are well into their 50s or 60s!
Getting Started
What is the best way to get started?
First, visit us on race day. See the karts in action. Does it look like fun to you?
Then, attend a kart school. You'll get a chance to drive a kart and decide whether or not you really want to make an investment in the sport. A school is the most cost effective test drive.
Next, come back and attend another kart race, perhaps even several. Ask questions and start looking more closely at the different classes. Introduce yourself to some of the karters. You may find it helpful to know a few by name on your first race day.
Once you've narrowed down which class or classes you are interested in, it's time to find your first kart. New or used? It's up to you and your budget. Many racers start with used equipment while they learn about the engine, the kart, and driving.
After that, practice, practice, practice. Become comfortable driving the kart fast. It's best to get your seat time at an actual kart track. Large, empty parking lots are tempting, but the curbs, parking standards, and other immovable objects are dangerous. It may also be illegal in your area.
When you feel comfortable in the kart and you've mastered basic kart maintenance, you should be ready to enter your first race!
Do I need a license?
Yes. You do need to be licensed. You should develop basic kart control skills before attempting to race. There are several kart racing schools in Southern California.
Where can I practice? Can I drive a kart even if I do not want to race?
There a several kart tracks in Southern California which have open practice days. The Autoclub Speedway is available to us on race day, and we have an official practice sessions before we begin the races.
You do not have to race (compete) to enjoy driving a kart. Many kart owners attend open practice at the various local tracks and never enter a race.
Where can I buy a kart?
There are several kart shops in the Los Angeles area. Check out our links page for a list of places you can check out.


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Registered: 11/07/01
Posts: 273
Loc: Ireland
Howye fokes
Yes indeed, heads will role now that GTed is a member. At last I'm in the gang. I can't wait ta learn the secret handshake. I'll be sitten at the top table eaten me dinner from now on, slurpen me soup in style and runnen with the in crowd.
All them strangers, newbies and especilly them pesky journeymen will be looken up ta me and hangen off me every word. I'll have ta brush up on me patronisen skills ta deal with them. When do the classes start? Soon I hope - I can feel them breeden down me neck already.
Yes fokes, GTed, along with all them heads, is on a role.
Be seein ya
GallantTed (MEMBER)
PS is it true that from now on me posts can be read by appointmint only? Get booken so.
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Posts: 688
Ted! Congratulations!!!!
#65562 - 04/15/02 07:06 PM Re: HEADS WILL ROLE
Registered: 11/07/01
Posts: 273
Loc: Ireland
Howya Angel
Thanks a millin. Can't talk now - the press is outside waiten ta take me photysnap.
Be seein ya
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#65563 - 04/15/02 07:22 PM Re: HEADS WILL ROLE
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Bien congrats to you GTed.
Your membership kit is speeding on its way to you as we speak. Enclosed you shall find a handy-dandy decoder ring to figure out what all them English-American folks are trying to say (e.g. didja means did you, yall means you all) along with your official grammar geek badge to be worn proudly at all official gatherings.
#65564 - 04/15/02 07:36 PM Re: HEADS WILL ROLE
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Howya BelMarduk
I'll have the postman stalked waiten fer me kit. Thanks a millin - I'm fierce excited altagather.
Be seein ya
#65565 - 04/15/02 09:47 PM Re: HEADS WILL ROLE
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Ooh GTed - I looked up to yez even when I wuz lookin down on yez frum de heady heights of MEMBERship. Congratcherlashuns!
ye gods, it's catchin'
#65566 - 04/15/02 09:54 PM Re: HEADS WILL ROLE
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Well, GT, me boy! Sure 'tis grand ta see ya finally have a full member...er, extended your boardship to memberhood...oh, heck, I'm so rapturous at your advancement that the words are befuddlin' me...but I'm guessin' you can guess what I'm after?
Good to see your posts a-growin'! Good to have you here!
Your Happy Epeolatrist!
#65567 - 04/16/02 08:57 AM Re: HEADS WILL ROLE
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Cor, Stone the flippin' crows, guv. A gorblimey MEMBER, ey?
Next fing yer knows, yer'll be a b------g haddic!
Congratulations, GT - thank goodness for the sense of dedication and intelligent criticism that you blow through this board!
#65568 - 04/16/02 01:02 PM Re: HEADS WILL ROLE
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Congratulations, GT - thank goodness for the sense of dedication and intelligent criticism that you blow through this board!
Oh, is that what Ted's doing? Couldn't make it out for that thick Oirish accent, meownsel'!_________________________
The idiot also known as Capfka ...
#65569 - 04/16/02 04:15 PM Re: HEADS WILL ROLE
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Happy Membership To You Brother Ted.
May your days be gallant and your knights as well.
Ahh yes! The good old days, back before the new Secret-Decoder-Rings and back when the good young Jackie was just another cute-chick-up-the-block.
How well I remember my days as a Member- I call them my - don't laugh - my Memberies.
We were a tight-nitpicking group, the guys were all good-looking, well-dressed and intelligent, and the chicks were all out for a good time -not that they didn't have high morals, but let's just say that their parameters were broad.
Good Luck to you Gallant Ted, I raise a glass to the hope that you have as much fun as we did.
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#161751 - 08/23/06 10:07 PM "barely holding on by my fingernails"?
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I'm translating a book named "the Psychology of Selling", in which there is a sentence:
But even though I hurried from prospect to prospect, and spoke louder and faster to each person, I was barely holding on by my fingernails.
Here, what does "barely holding on by my fingernails" mean? Does it mean to keep the prospect or to stay in the trade for a living?
Looking forward to your help.
Do inform me if you see any corrections needed in my written English.
#161752 - 08/23/06 11:02 PM Re: "barely holding on by my fingernails"?
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I have never heard the idiom, supposing it is one, but the writer is describing an on-going struggle to keep one step ahead of failure. Imagine someone hanging from a cliff; they do not have a firm handgrip, but are hanging by their fingernails, and could fall at any moment.
A more familiar expression to me is:Quote:
by the skin of one's teeth by a very narrow margin; barely : I only got away by the skin of my teeth. [ORIGIN: from a misquotation of Job 19:20: I am escaped with the skin of my teeth (i.e., and nothing else). Current use reflects a different sense.]
EDIT: Or, given the context:
I was just scraping by
I was just getting by
I was barely managing
I was circling the drain e.t.c.
So, to answer your question, the writer means that he or she was able "to stay in the trade", but only just.
Edited by Hydra (08/23/06 11:54 PM)
#161753 - 08/24/06 02:16 AM Re: "barely holding on by my fingernails"?
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Thank you very much for your help, Hydra.
Do inform me if you see any corrections needed in my written English.
#161754 - 08/24/06 01:46 PM Re: "barely holding on by my fingernails"?
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An excellent definition Hydra.
#161755 - 08/25/06 08:32 AM Re: "barely holding on by my fingernails"?
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It does sound like the wider context of trying to 'stay afloat' in making a living.
-It would be an improvement to stop typing things like "u" and "Pls"; not as if needed to save space and appears lazy.
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The Bengals have had several nice drafts in a row. They have talent.
Even if Bill Belichick was getting an atomic wedgie, his face would look exactly the same.
Never could get a real explanation about their logic there...
2013 MNF Executive Champion!
Round 1, Pick 25 (25): Artie Burns, CB; Miami
Round 2, Pick 27 (58 ): Sean Davis, S; Maryland
Round 3, Pick 26 (89): Javon Hargrave, DT; South Carolina State
Round 4, Pick 25 (123): Jerald Hawkins, OT; LSU
Round 6, Pick 45 (220) (Compensatory Selection): Travis Feeney, OLB; Washington
Round 7, Pick 8 (229) (From Giants): DeMarcus Ayers, WR; Houston
Round 7, Pick 25 (246): Tyler Matakevich, OLB; Temple
If you liked Eifert in the 1st, you'll love Brandon Kauffman in round 7. He's a WR and about same height and 30lb lighter. But way better hands and way better production.
Eifert can't block. He's slow. He's a glorified WR with little production in college. You could argue the Bengals made a bad pick.
I think Margus Hunt could be a nightmare at the LOS. Another good pick.
1. C.J. Mosley LB Alabama
2. Jordan Matthews WR Vanderbilt
3. (comp) Philip Gaines CB Rice
4. Arthur Lynch TE Georgia
5. Ross Cockrell CB Duke
5. (comp) Derrick Hopkins DT Virginia Tech
6. Josh Mauro DE Stanford
6. (comp) Shaquil Barrett OLB Colorado State
7. Quincy Enunwa WR Nebraska
the bungles have one of the worst owners in the league and an average coach. yes, they've taken some steps and I'm not underestimating them - but until they actually put together a good management team their success will be limited and streaky as opposed to a consistent opportunity to win.


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- New driverless tractor, grain cart systems coming this year
- Case IH V2V system
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- Kinze's driverless grain cart
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Featured here are the new systems to be released by John Deere, Case IH, Kinze and Fendt. The driverless tractor-and-grain-cart systems may change the face of farming.
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This is the year when autonomous vehicles will emerge from research and development tests to farmers' fields. By harvest, Case IH, John Deere and Kinze plan to have commercialized guidance systems that allow a tractor-and-grain-cart unit to be driven without operator input while unloading combines.
The operator will still be in the tractor cab with Case IH and John Deere systems, which some call supervised autonomy. With both systems, the combine takes over the steering and speed of the tractor pulling the grain cart as it draws near. The Kinze system, which will operate without anyone in the tractor cab, promises to be the first fully autonomous vehicle system for use in annual crops in the U.S.
Meanwhile, a driverless system introduced by Fendt in Europe this fall could be the first autonomous agricultural vehicle system in use in annual crops worldwide, assuming it is available for commercial use by the 2012 planting season. The Fendt system pairs a driverless tractor with an operator-driven tractor, which can remotely steer the following tractor to avoid obstacles.
R&D becomes reality
Autonomous vehicles have been the topic of university research and behind-the-scenes product development by manufacturers for years. But 2011 marked the first product announcements that will turn research and development rumors into reality.
"I believe 2011 may be a tipping point, the beginning of the race for the first commercialized autonomous vehicle," says Kevin Monk, director of marketing for precision agriculture and construction for Case New Holland. "I believe many of the OEMs have the technical capability today, but are looking at how to ensure that customer value exceeds cost. Supervised autonomy [automated control, but with an operator present] is the first step."
"John Deere has been exploring autonomous vehicles for many years," says Robert Dyar, a product manager with the John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group. "Several years ago we showed an autonomous tractor working in a vineyard, so this isn't anything new to us. Our goal with Machine Sync is to improve the efficiency and productivity of our equipment. Most producers are interested in that."
Long-term impact
The impact of autonomous vehicles could be dramatic, expanding opportunities to improve productivity while opening the door to reassessing the most efficient equipment size.
"A grower could have three or four autonomous systems and plant around the clock," says Susanne Kinzebaw Veatch, vice president of Kinze Manufacturing. "If you run around the clock, you don't necessarily need a great big planter."
"The reason farm machinery has gotten larger is that we needed to cover more acres with one operator," Monk adds. "In the future, instead of a 60-ft. planter, a farmer might use six 10-ft. planters, still with one operator. If a grower can cover the same linear feet with multiple units, it could mean profound things for the industry."


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2 residents jump to safety from second floor
An apartment fire in Watertown Sunday morning was declared an arson and investigators have arrested a suspect, according to the Watertown Fire Department.
Two people jumped from the second story of the apartment complex at 501 N. Fourth St. to avoid the fire and another was rescued by firefighters.
Firefighters were called at 2:02 a.m. and found heavy fire coming from the rear of the structure when they arrived.
All three of the residents who escaped the fire were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to investigators.
Investigators said the rear apartments on the second floor were heavily damaged. The apartments and business on the first floor suffered smoke and water damage. Crews remained on the scene until 8 a.m. The Red Cross was called to the scene to assist the apartment's residents.
Crews from Lake Mills, Clyman, Johnson Creek, Waterloo, Lebanon, Lake Mills EMS, Ixonia, Ryan Brothers, Juneau, Oconomowoc, Helenville, Sullivan, Jefferson, Reeseville, Rome, and Juneau EMS were called to assist at the scene.
No damage estimate is available.
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BROCK, Robert C. "Robbie"
BROCK, Robert C. "Robbie," 42, of Bridgeport died Wednesday May 15, 2013 at H.J. Heinz Hospital Pittsburgh.
He was born March 5, 1971 in Wheeling, a son of the late Robert I. Brock.
He was a Veteran of Desert Storm War in the U.S. Marine Corp, a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Bridgeport, a lifetime member of American Legion Post #52 Bellaire, the Lansing Sportsman Club, the Cave Club Wheeling; he was a Active member of the Bridgeport Fire and Emergency Squad, and a graduate of St. John's Catholic High School Class of 1989.
Robbie is survived by his mother Barbara (Longar) Aubrey and his step-father Harold Aubrey of Bridgeport, sisters; Mary Beth (Tom) Baron of Arlington VA., Lisa Henry of Steubenville and Tiffany Aubrey of Wheeling, brothers; Craig, and Jason Aubrey both of Bridgeport, also several nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to a celebration of Robbie's life on Sunday May 19, 2013 from noon-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside. Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Bridgeport, with Fr. John Mucha officiating. Interment in Linwood Cemetery, Blaine. Wake service will be recited on Sunday at 12:30 p.m., and Bridgeport Fire and Emergency Squad services will be said at 7 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony Catholic Church, 630 Main St., Bridgeport, Ohio 43912, or Bridgeport Fire and Emergency Squad, PO Box 44, Bridgeport, Ohio 43912. Full military graveside will be conducted by the U.S. Marine Corp Honor Guard.
To leave a condolence please visit www.wilsonfuneralhomes.com.


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Although Harry Davies likely continued in Pinkerton's employ, the records documenting his dates of service were lost in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
Kate Warne succumbed to a lingering illness in 1868 at age 35. She was buried in the Pinkerton family plot.
Ward Hill Lamon was in Richmond, Virginia, on the night of Lincoln's murder in 1865. He would accompany the funeral train to Springfield.
During the Civil War, Allan Pinkerton served as chief of the Union Intelligence Service in 1861 and 1862. When news of Lincoln's assassination reached him, he wept. "If only," Pinkerton mourned, "I had been there to protect him, as I had done before." He presided over the Pinkerton National Detective Agency until his death at age 63 in 1884.
Excerpted from The Hour of Peril: The Secret Plot to Murder Lincoln Before the Civil War by Daniel Stashower. Copyright (c) 2013. With the permission of the publisher, Minotaur Books


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Is it really? If so....
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I thought Naruto started in '99? Either way, congrats Naruto and Kishi.
Congrats Kishi you did well
I think they mean of the anime :y
is it anime?..ok congrats!=)
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Study eyes effects of climate change in Vt.
BURLINGTON Vermonts warming climate will be a boon to the ski industry in the short term but will cause more extreme weather that will hurt agriculture and infrastructure, according to a report released Tuesday by the University of Vermont.
The Vermont Climate Assessment is the first study to look at climate change at the state level. It traces trends and includes predictions of how continued warming will affect everything from tourism to agriculture.
The climate has already changed substantially in Vermont, said Gillian Galford, a climate scientist with UVMs Gund Institute for Ecological Economics and the lead author of the report. Spring is coming seven days earlier across the state, and that has happened in just the last three decades.
The study which predicts the states temperatures will rise 4 to 8 degrees Fahrenheit by the year 2100 includes a wealth of climate history data from the National Weather Service, as well as local data from farmers such as Ray Allen, who owns an apple orchard in South Hero and whose trees are blooming a full week earlier than they did in 1970.
Im very thankful for global warming, because 17,000 years ago we were under 2½ to 3 miles of ice, and that would make it hard to grow apples, Allen said wryly. But the speed its happening now is too much.
Allen noted that while the growing season is longer, his trees are susceptible to more extreme crop-killing weather than in the past.
Julie Nash, a doctoral candidate at UVM who wrote the section of the study dealing with agriculture, said the higher temperatures mean farmers will be able to plant new crops, such as grapes or peaches, but increased spring flooding will force farmers to delay their planting.
Andy Nash, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Burlington, said his records show an increase in extreme weather. Since 2000, Vermont has seen 20 official disaster declarations, including nine in the past four years, with 80 percent of the declarations due to flooding.
With higher temperatures come warmer winters. Nash referred to this past winter, which many Vermonters saw as being particularly cold but would have been typical for the 1930s through the 50s.
What happened is, with climate change, were becoming more acclimated to warmer winters, Nash said.
Sam Carlson is a UVM graduate student who wrote the studys chapter on how climate change will affect tourism and recreation.
Overall, its a positive outlook for recreation and tourism, which I was surprised to find, said Carlson, who said the ski industry is entering a climate change sweet spot as precipitation is expected to increase, especially in mountain areas where it will fall as snow.
Within 40 years, however, higher temperatures will cause that precipitation to fall as rain instead, Carlson said.
It is unclear what Vermonters can do to halt climate change. According to Galford, 99.9 percent of scientists concur that climate change is caused by the introduction of carbon into the atmosphere as a result of the use of fossil fuels. However, as the state with the third most forest coverage, Vermont is already essentially carbon neutral, Galford said.
David Blittersdorf, CEO of AllEarth Renewables, said slowing climate change would require radical changes, not just for Vermonters but for everyone, such as clustered development to allow people to abandon their cars and use mass transportation.
We need revolution, not evolution, said Blittersdorf, who also proposed taxing carbon emissions at $100 a ton. I drive a Prius, but thats not going to move the needle.
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The Fujifilm X100S looks to build on the success of the Fujifilm X100 – a camera that was an instant hit with photographers. How does it fare? We find out in the What Digital Camera Fujifilm X100S review
Fujifilm X100S Review
Not only that, but it re-established Fujifilm in the eyes of the photographer as a serious camera brand that had been eroded since the launch of their last DSLR back in 2006, the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. The Fujifilm X100 also heralded a new line of professional cameras for the company, with the company building on the success of the Fujifilm X100 with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Fujifilm X-E1 Compact System Cameras.
Now we have the Fujifilm X100S, and while it may look like very little has changed from the model it replaces, Fujifilm promise over 70 improvements over the Fujifilm X100. Let's see if they have another classic on their hands…
Fujifilm X100S review – Features
While the 12.3MP sensor used in the Fujifilm X100 didn't disappoint, it soon looked like the poor relation when compared to the clever 16MP X-Trans CMOS sensor used in both the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Fujifilm X-E1, so it's no surprise to see a new X-Trans CMOS II chip appear in the Fujifilm X100S. If you haven't come across Fujifilm's X-Trans CMOS sensor before, it does things a little differently to a normal CMOS sensor design that makes it rather special.
This sensor in the Fujifilm X100S is unique. Most digital cameras feature a traditional Bayer filter array to decipher colour information, but this results in aliasing effects such as moiré patterning. An anti-aliasing filter in front of the sensor is then required to eliminate such artefacts, but works by ever so slightly blurring the image and results in a very minor loss in critical sharpness. The X-Trans CMOS II sensor inside the Fujifilm X100S however uses an array of red, green and blue pixels that aren't arranged in such a repetitive order. With a structure more akin to film, the sensor can effectively minimize moiré and false colour, eliminating the need for an anti-aliasing filter, which should in turn deliver far sharper results than more conventional sensors.
The Mark II version of this chip differs slightly from what's found in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Fujifilm X-E1 in that it features built-in phase-detect AF pixels, but more on that in a moment. On top of this, X100S utilises Fujifilm's EXR Processor II on board to reduce the effects of image noise over the 12.3MP chip used in the Fujifilm X100 by 30%. Speaking of which, the Fujifilm X100S features a standard ISO range of 200-6400, this can be extended to an ISO equivalent of 100-25,600, though that's JPEG only.
Lens and viewfinder
The Fujifilm X100S sticks with with the fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 prime lens that offers a focal length equivalent of 35mm in traditional terms, along with a moderate wide-angle coverage with a 9 blade lens diaphragm for nicely rounded Bokeh. The Fujifilm X100S also takes advantage of the EXR Processor II image engine with a Lens Modulation Optimiser to reduce optical effects such as lens diffraction, while there's also a built-in 3-stop Neutral Density filter should you wish to length the exposure or work with wider apertures in bright light. If you want to shoot a little wider, then a 28mm equivalent conversion lens is available for around £250.
One of the main attractions of the Fujifilm X100 was its clever hybrid viewfinder, with the photographer benefiting from the option of either shooting with an optical or electronic viewfinder, and this has been improved on the Fujifilm X100S with a boost in resolution of the electronic viewfinder, increasing from the Fujifilm X100's 1.44m-dot to 2.36m-dots. One bugbear with the Optical viewfinder on the Fujifilm X100 was how easy it was to get the front coated in fingerprints, but the Fujifilm X100S features a new proprietary coating that resists fingerprints and can be easily wiped clean. Though the EVF has seen a bump-up in resolution, the rear display remains the same, with a 2.8in, 460k-dot screen on offer.
The Fujifilm X100S's focusing system has seen a number of improvements over the Fujifilm X100, with the X-Trans CMOS II sensor now featuring built-in phase-detect AF pixels to provide the Fujifilm X100S with an Intelligent Hybrid AF system. This sees the X100S ultilise both phase-detection and contrast-detect AF, switching between the two for optimal focusing speed that Fujifilm claim can be as quick as 0.08secs. Just like the Fujifilm X100, there are 49 selectable AF areas to choose from, while the AF area size can also be changed for pin-point focusing.
Manual focusing has also seen a number of improvements also. The manual focus ring itself has been tinkered with to provide a more responsive and precise user experience for greater control when manually focusing. There's also Digital Split Image Focusing that works in a similar way to manual focus film cameras, with the split image in the EVF or rear display coming into focus as you align it, while there's also Focus Peak Highlight that emphasises the outline of the subject for smoother and more accurate manual focusing.
Just like the Fujifilm X100, the Fujifilm X100S features a leaf-type shutter that allows you to sync the flash at any shutter speed you wish, compared to focal-plane shutters on DSLRs which are restricted to a maximum sync speed of between 1/180 and 1/250th sec depending on the model, making the Fujifilm X100S mach more versatile when it comes to fill-in flash and creative lighting – as well as the built-in flash, the X100S also features a hotshoe to accommodate a host of compatible flashguns.
While the Fujifilm X100S may not be a natural choice for videographers, its capable of shooting at 1080p 60fps Full HD video footage, improving on the 720p resolution offered by the Fujifilm X100.
Fujifilm X100S review – Design
One of the many charms of the Fujifilm X100 was its rangefinder-esque, retro design, so Fujifilm has pretty much left the overall design of the Fujifilm X100S untouched, with the most notable difference of a 'S' on the button right on the front of the camera signifying the new model.
The Fujifilm X100S is a lovely looking camera that lingers in the mind compared to the more formualic, modern designs sported by a lot of other cameras. It backs this up with a real high-end, premium feel thanks to die-cast magnesium top and base plates. The aperture ring feels the part, producing nice, postive clicks through the aperture range, while the manual focus ring is finely grooved and delivers just the right amount of friction for a quality feel.
There have been some subtle changes round the Fujifilm X100S though. The shutter speed dial now sees a more pronounced space between the A position and the other shutter speed settings, while the EVF/OVF switch at the front of the camera has also be revised for easier operation. To make it to select the more commonly used Single AF mode when shooting with the viewfinder, the AF mode switch has been re-jigged, with it now running AF-S, AF-C, MF as opposed to AF-C, AF-S, MF.
The Fujifilm X100S's button layout at the rear remains the same, though there have been a couple of changes to what each button does. The Raw button at the button right has changed to Q, providing quick access to an on-screen quick menu of the camera's main settings, while the Drive and AF selection buttons have swapped round. The Drive mode is now on of the 4 buttons to the left of the screen, with the AF selector is the top position on the d-pad. Speaking of the d-pad, this and on the scroll dial are the only really elements of the camera that feel low end, which would benefit from more tactile materials for a better feel.
Fujifilm X100S review – Performance
The Fujifilm X100S, when used alongside the Fujifilm X100, and the delivers some noticeable performance upgrades that all goes to improve the overall shooting experience with the Fujifilm X100S. This is instantly apparent from the moment you switch it on, with a start-up time of 0.5sec compared to around 2sec for the Fujifilm X100.
The burst mode is also better, with the Fujifilm X100S capable of shooting at 6fps at 16MP compared to 5fps at 12.3MP on the Fujifilm X100, with the Fujifilm X100S capable of sustaining this for 7 Raw files or 75 JPEG files with a Class 10 SDHC card. This compared favourably with the X100, which could only shoot 10 JPEG files, though it was a bit quicker with 8 Raw files, albeit at a slightly lower resolution.
The boost in resolution to the Fujifilm X100S's EVF is also noticeable, delivering an even crisper representation than the one found on the X100 – so much so that we were surprised how little we used the optical viewfinder instead, with the EVF our choice for most shooting situations. The OVF is still handy to have and is the best around (of the few available on a compact), delivering a 90% field-of-view and a host of shooting info overlaid in the display.
The Fujifilm X100S's rear screen is fine in use for reviewing images – though we'd have like to have seen a higher resolution to bring it a bit more up-to-date – but the lack of touchscreen interface is no surprise considering the ethos of the camera.
With the choice of either program, shutter priority, aperture priority and manual shooting modes, the Fujifilm X100S feels like a focused photographic tool as opposed to some cameras that seem almost overloaded with features. While program mode (both the shutter speed dial and aperture ring set to A) will allow you to use it as a very luxurious point-and-shot camera, the pleasure comes from the hands-on changes to the aperture and shutter speed that makes you feel more involved with the picture taking than a lot of other cameras manage.
Other controls fall to the hand easily as well – exposure compensation sits along the top plate, as well as a function button that's preset for ISO control. The inclusion of a Quick menu is a real bonus, allowing quick adjustments to the Fujifilm X100S's core shooting settings, while the revised menu interface is a lot more polished and easier to use than the one found on the Fujifilm X100.
The introduction of phase-detect AF pixels on the sensor has paid dividends, with the Fujifilm X100S's AF system quicker than the Fujifilm X100's in use, though it still slows up in low contrast and low light conditions. In manual focus and the split-screen focusing display works well, while the manual ring itself is weighted nicely.
Image Quality
Fujifilm X100S review – Image Quality
Colour and White Balance
The Fujifilm X100S Auto White Balance behaved very well – in daylight conditions it was a consistent performer, delivering well-balanced images, while under artificial light, the Fujifilm X100S was similarly impressive, with well-balanced images being delivered.
Colours from the Fujifilm X100S and very pleasing, natural results in standard trim, while it wouldn't be a Fujifilm camera without a host of film simulation modes on offer to the user. Building on the Velvia, Astia, Sepia and Mono modes in the Fujifilm X100, the Fujifilm X100S also features PRO Neg.Std and PRO Neg.Hi film effects to offer a comprehensive suite of colour modes to suit a broad range of photographic styles.
With the same 256-zone metering system employed by both the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Fujifilm X-E1, there are no nasty surprises when it comes to how the Fujifilm X100S copes with different lighting conditions.
In the main, exposures in Multi-metering were pretty spot-on, though with other X-series cameras, there was the need now and again to dial in a touch of exposure compensation, requiring a couple of clicks of the exposure compensation dial by +0.3 or +0.7to get the exposure bang-on.
On the whole, the dynamic range of the X-Trans CMOS sensor is very good, but if you want to retain even more detail information in the highlights and shadows of the image in high-contrast scenes, the Fujifilm X100S also offers two expanded dynamic range settings, referred to as DR200 and DR400, requiring a base ISO of 400 or 800 to be set respectively.
Employing such a high ISO in some high-contrast scenes may see you select the built-in ND filter to balance your desired aperture and shutter speed, but the results are effective.
The detail available is some of the best we've seen on a compact – you'll have to invest in a full-frame £2599 Sony RX1 compact to better it, while its more than a match for the majority of DSLRs, resolving down to 30 lines per millimetre at ISO 200.
Image Noise
As the Fujifilm X100S is likely to be used under a range of lighting conditions, it's encouraging to know that the image noise control of the Fujifilm X100S is very strong.
At low ISOs, images are smooth and absent from any image noise. It only starts to impinge on the image above ISO 800, but only then is it very minor, only really becoming apparent at ISO 3200, but there's still a decent amount of detail rendered.
Shooting at ISO 6400 and the results display an almost film-like image noise structure, and while detail dose suffer slightly, is still more than useable.
Lens Performance
The 23mm f/2 lens is a quality optic. Wide-open and sharpness is impressive at the centre, though softening at the edges, while stop it down further and you'll be rewarded with some incredibly sharp results until f/16, when the image softens due to defraction. It's worth noting in macro mode that at f/2, softness is an issue (with it recommeded that this setting avoided in the manual), but stop down to f/4 and this problem disappears.
Vigenetting is well controlled – it's only marginally noticeable wide-open, but disappears once you stop down, while distortion is kept very well in-check.
Raw and JPEG
Side-by-side, and at lower sensitivities, there's very little to choose between the two – the JPEG has a bit more saturation, with the unprocessed Raw file having the edge on detail when images are closely inspected.
At higher ISOs, in-camera noise reduction is apparent in the JPEG file, with slightly smooth images, though as before, the Raw file retains more detail.
Fujifilm X100S review – Verdict
The Fujifilm X100S is priced just over £1000, which is a lot to pay for a compact. However when you look at the compariable options in that field, it's not too bad – Sony's fixed-lens, full-frame RX1 doesn't feature a viewfinder and it costs over double that, while Nikon's Coolpix A, which is closer in spec to the Fujifilm X100S, is £100 or so cheaper, but again lacks a built-in viewfinder.
Interestingly though, perhaps one of its nearest rivals is not a compact at all, but Fujifilm's own X-E1 Compact System Camera. With a similar spec (admittedly with just an EVF), handling and build, the X-E1 is currently around the same price with either the prime 18mm f/2 or 35mm f/1.4, and cheaper with the 18-55mm f/2.8-4 zoom.
What type of camera you'll opt for is down to you, but as compacts go, the Fujifilm X100S is one of the best we've seen.
The most notable update is the sensor, and the addition of the 16MP X-Trans CMOS sensor coupled with the high-quality fixed prime delivers fantastic results. The AF has improved thanks to the addition of the phase-detect pixels, but its still not quite as quick as we'd like, while the screen could be a higher resolution.
It may not be as pocket-sized as some of its rivals, but the extra bulk is worth it for the excellent (and improved) Hybrid viewfinder. The bulk is even more managable when married with the tactile controls and no-fuss handling, making the Fujifilm X100S a pleasure to shoot with.
While it may not appear to be a massive leap from the Fujifilm X100, the Fujifilm X100S has improved in most of the areas it needed to while keeping the charm that made us fall in love with the Fujifilm X100 in the first place.
Video Review
The Fujifilm X100 when it was released prooved to be very popular and
now we have the Fujifilm X100S, and while it may look like very little
has changed from the model it replaces, Fujifilm promise over 70
improvements over the Fujifilm X100. Let's see if they have another classic on their hands in our Fujifilm X100S video review.
Sample Image Gallery
These are just a small selection of images from our Fujifilm X100S review. For more, head over to the Fujifilm X100S review sample image gallery.
0.3 sec @ f/4, ISO 200, AWB. Velvia film simulation mode
1/60 sec @ f/4, ISO 400, Custom White Balance
1/60 sec @ f/5.6, ISO 200, AWB
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One of the most popular cameras of recent years, Fujifilm's X100, has finally been succeeded by a model said to carry over 70 improvements. The most significant improvement in the new Fujifilm X100S concerns the newly developed imaging sensor, which is based on the same X Trans CMOS technology as featured in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-Pro1 Compact System Cameras. APS-C in size, the 16.3MP sensor not only presents an advantage in resolution over the 12.3MP X100, but together with the new EXR Processor II, Fujifilm claims the new model delivers images with 30% less noise too.
The new processor is also said to benefit the Fujifilm X100S in a range of other ways, from a claimed 0.9sec start-up time and faster shot-to-shot speeds, to a 31-frame burst depth, now at 6fps. Furthermore, the processor also allows for a new Lens Modulation Optimizer feature, which is said to help counter the effects of diffraction at smaller apertures among other aberrations.
As if that wasn't enough, Fujifilm claims the Fujifilm X100S delivers the fastest autofocus speed of any current compact camera equipped with an APS-C sensor and a fixed lens.
The new model retains the hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder of the Fujifilm X100, although the resolution of the electronic panel now stands at 2.35million dots, next to the X100's 1.44million. Another improvement comes with the camera's HD movie functionality, with full HD recording at 60fps next to the X100's more basic 720p option. Fujifilm has revealed that the price of Fujifilm X100S will be £1099. It's expected to be available in time for Focus on Imaging 2013. For more information visit: www.fujifilm.eu/uk/


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Gov. Terry Branstad has signed into law a bill that would give some counties a share of $11.6 million to continue treatment of mental health patients as the state transitions to a regional system.
The General Assembly approved the bill, which aids 26 of the 32 counties seeking extra funding to get them through this fiscal year.
Branstad signed the measure Thursday, though he had earlier voiced support for $3.8 million, a figure recommended by the Department of Human Services.
Lawmakers argued that the higher level of funding was needed because the mental health services in the state are struggling to provide services.


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In the Lastest Leaders yesterday, (wow, was it only yesterday?) I got #36. Definitely not my best, but not my worst either. As I can't think of any Padres who wore the number 36 in recent years, I decided to dedicate my number to a Padres minor league player. I didn't even have to research it though. Big thanks and shoutout to Carl of Crystal Baseball, who found me a player before I could. So, my dedication this week goes to #36, Robert Woodard!
I don't expect any of you to know who on earth this guy is, I didn't until yesterday. But I'm probably going to watch him through the system after this🙂
Anyway, Woodard is a pitcher, currently with the the Padres' Single-A affiliate, Lake Elsinore Storm. But he might move up or down sometime after Spring Training. Looks like he's been up and down the Padres system a bit. He's been in Fort Wayne, Portland, and Lake Elsinore. We signed him out of the University of North Carolina in 2007 after the draft.
There's not that much info on him out there, but he had a 3.77 ERA last year with the three levels. He seems like a pretty good pitcher, and maybe we'll see him with the big league club in a few years.
In other news, the Padres have signed DH Cliff Floyd and pitcher Scott Patterson. Patterson had three scoreless appearances with us last year, but had to be shut down due to an injury. Floyd will be our left-handed bat off the bench, as well as DH during interleague play. I think these are very interesting signings, and hopefully they will be good for the team. But guess what? The Padres are going to have 35 pitchers in Spring Training this year. Wow. It's going to be very interesting…
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It should be interesting!! And thanks for the comment! The thing about low expectations is if your team comes up big you get to just rub it in people's faces lol!
Sounds good. Good idea dedicating your number to a minor leaguer.
Nice dedication! I hadn't even heard of this guy before! Nice signing of Cliff Floyd, he'll be a great guy coming off the bench!
Kaybee, when Woodward gets promoted up to Double A make sure to drop me a line. His progression to Double A would land him with the San Antonio Missions. The San Antonio Missions and Corpus Christi Hooks make up the I-37 rivalry. If you would like I could try and snag an autograph from him for you.
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"Congratulations" on your #36 ranking on the new "Leader's List" !!! … Nice dedication in honor of #36 Robert Woodard !!! … He is a pitcher you can follow throughout his days in the minor leagues, and then when he is called-up to the majors you can be his biggest fan when he pitches for the Padres !!! … Nice Post !!! … Jimmy [27NYY],"BY&L" http://baseballtheyankeesandlife.mlblogs.com/
Thanks for the comment. I've always had a soft-spot for the Padres (Tony Gwynn was always one of my favourite players, classy guy) so I look forward to hearing more from you. If you have any suggestions for things to put in my entry previewing the Padres let me know. I should be publishing it on March 4th…they'll be the second-to-last team I preview. Talk soon!
Congrats on #36!! Good to see you'll be able to watch his journey to the show!
JULIA, you're welcome🙂
BECCA, exactly!
BOB, thanks!
ELIZABETH, I really hope Floyd will be able to make a impact from the bench!
DAN, I will! Thanks for thinking of me, that would be really cool!!
JIMMY, I'm sure I will be his BIGGEST fan!
TRAVIS, Gywnn was a great player! I'll definitely be checking in at your blog!
EMILY, thanks! Yeah, it will be pretty cool!


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NEW DELHI -- Three of the men accused of raping and murdering an Indian student in a moving bus will plead not guilty to the charges, their lawyer said on Wednesday, citing lapses in the police investigation.
Five men have been charged for the assault on the woman in a case that has provoked such outrage that lawyers in the district where the case is being heard have refused to defend the men.
Manohar Lal Sharma, who will represent the bus driver and the main accused, his brother and another man, said the case must go to trial so that the evidence police have presented can be tested in court.
"We are only hearing what the police are saying. This is manipulated evidence. It's all on the basis of hearsay and presumption," said Sharma.
It is not yet known if two other accused men have a lawyer, while a sixth accused will be tried separately because he is a minor.
Five men, accused of the rape and murder of a medical student in India have appeared in court. If convicted they face the death penalty. The attack on a bus three weeks ago sparked outrage and violent protests in the country. ITV's Geraint Vincent reports.
The five defendants are scheduled to appear at another pre-trial hearing on Thursday that is expected to result in the case being sent to a special "fast-track" court. Indian courts are notoriously slow, with some cases dragging on for decades.
Authorities have charged the men with murder, rape and other crimes that could bring them the death penalty. The crime caused nationwide outrage, leading to massive protests.
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A sixth suspect, who is 17 years old, is expected to be tried in a juvenile court, where the maximum sentence would be three years in a reform facility.
Prosecutor Rajiv Mohan said last week that a DNA test confirmed that the blood of the victim matched blood stains found on the clothes of all the accused.
On Sunday, two of the defendants offered to become "approvers," or informers against the others, according to reporters present at the hearing. The two were presumably seeking lighter sentences.
The companion of the student recounted in a television interview last week how the pair was attacked for 2 1/2 hours on a New Delhi bus before being thrown on the side of the road, where passersby ignored them and police debated jurisdiction issues before helping them. The student died at a Singapore hospital weeks after the Dec. 16 attack.
The attack has led to calls for tougher rape laws and reforms of a police culture that often blames rape victims and refuses to file charges against accused attackers. The nation's top law enforcement official said the country needs to crack down on crimes against women.
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It's Peak Season for NFL blackouts
PORTLAND, Ore. ( TheStreet) -- We've been wrong about the National Football League's blackouts already this season -- thanks largely to NFL teams such as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers increasingly using loopholes to avoid them -- but all bets are off when it comes to televised football in late December.
Of last season's 15 NFL games taken off the air for failing to sell out a venue 72 hours in advance of kickoff, six (40%) came in December. It isn't exactly a mystery why, either: The temperatures get colder, the weather gets more punishing and teams that had tough seasons get closer to elimination. Last season, the four teams that blacked out games in December -- the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills -- had a combined record of 24-40 at the end of the season.
All missed the playoffs.
This year, the Buccaneers are out of that mix despite a sub-.500 record and nonexistent playoff prospect. The Glazer family of owners teamed with sponsors to exploit a loophole in the NFL blackout rule that allows sponsors to buy back tickets at a third of the price and hand them out to local charities. That leaves the other four, and a strong chance that at least one of them will go off the air before the season's end.
The Chargers were the only team to black out a home game this season and almost blacked out a Monday Night Football game before ESPN
The Raiders, meanwhile, have avoided blackouts all year thanks partially to the NFL's optional blackout limit introduced last year. The team opted to take the league up on its offer to consider 85% attendance a "sellout," but looming questions about the team's O.co
Sadly, the most likely blackout scenario involves the Buffalo Bills. Owner Ralph Wilson already went into his pocket to prevent a blackout of an October game against the Cincinnati Bengals and needed an extension to keep a mid-November game against the Jets on the air. With only one game in December at Buffalo's Ralph Wilson Stadium -- it's other "home" game of the month was played in Toronto -- it's already looking bleak for the Dec. 22 matchup with the Miami Dolphins. As of early December, the team had sold only about 25,000 of 73,000 available nonpremium tickets.
Yet Buffalo faces this issue just about every year around this time. It takes more than a quarter of the city's population of 259,000 to fill its stadium, compared with the small fraction of Chicago's 2.7 million residents who need to fill 65,000-seat Soldier Field to keep the Bears on the air. Its average december temperature is below freezing, its average snowfall during the month is more than two feet and the average Bills fan skips late-December games even in better years. With Jim Kelly at quarterback, Thurman Thomas in the backfield, Bruce Smith harassing opposing offenses and Super Bowl appearances an annual occurrence, even fans in the early '90s stayed away in enough numbers to cause local blackouts.


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UW Bothell will have a late start today (Friday, Dec. 9). All activities and classes before 10 a.m. are cancelled.
The Center for University Studies and Programs, (CUSP), which administers the First Year Program at the University of Washington, Bothell seeks qualified candidates to teach courses on a part-time (quarterly) basis. Areas of expertise include Math, Composition, Economics, Humanities, the Social and Natural Sciences and the Arts.
A terminal degree such as an MFA or Ph.D and experience teaching at the college level is preferred. Preference will be given to those with a clearly demonstrated capacity for interactive and interdisciplinary teaching. Candidates with non-terminal degrees will be considered for arts practice and media production courses.
Please email a letter of interest, current CV, a sample syllabus, demonstration of effective teaching/student evaluations, and a statement of your teaching philosophy to:
email@example.com Subject line should equal your area of interest - math applicant, econ applicant, etc.
There may also be teaching opportunities in several of the majors including the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (SIAS) . For information about how to apply to teach in SIAS, click here: http://www.uwb.edu/ias/employment .
The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. The University of Washington, a recipient of the 2006 Alfred P. Sloan award for Faculty Career Flexibility, is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty.
Follow this link to all position postings for UW Bothell
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