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BMW M3 Convertible
The BMW M3 model family is being upgraded by yet another fascinating player: the new BMW M3 Convertible, which makes its North American debut today at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. The vehicle is the third body version of BMW's high-performance sports car following the coupe and sedan, offering new possibilities to experience uncompromising driving dynamics. Sharing its siblings high-revving 414-horsepower V8 and balanced chassis designed to be "faster than its engine," the motorsports arm of the German automaker, BMW M GmbH, will offer the most powerful, best performing series production M3 to the North American market.
The all-new 2008 M3 Convertible, arriving in spring 2008, will feature the first V8 in a series-production BMW M3 (along with its coupe and sedan counterparts). It will also feature driver-adjustable settings for crucial dynamic controls encompassing engine response, steering, damping and stability (with an available steering-wheel-mounted "MDrive" button to store the preferences) and a sport oriented interior which can be optimized to the driver's desires including the comprehensive entertainment/navigation system operated through BMW's latest iDrive controller.
Racing provided the reason for the original M3's 1986 creation as the company had to produce road-going homologation versions of its 3 Series Coupe to enter the motorsports version in the German Touring Car Championship. Popularity, proven by strong sales demands, provided the impetus to continue developing the M3, making it both a better performer and more inviting road car as it evolved along with the underlying 3 Series, the company's most popular, upon which it is based.
In 1988 North Americans received their first taste of the high-rpm, naturally aspirated 2.3-liter four-cylinder M3 Coupe's 192-hp and thus was born a legend on this side of the Atlantic. The next generation arrived in 1995 with a 3.0-liter (and later, 3.2-liter) 240-hp inline-six powerplant. In 1997 the first M3 Sedan joined the family and the first M3 Convertible followed shortly thereafter. The most-recent version, available from 2001-2006 as either a coupe or convertible, again was offered with six-cylinder power, this time providing 333 hp from its 3.2 liters. This vehicle was BMW's first use of SMG (Sequential Manual Gearbox) for the U.S. market.
Lightweight, efficient V8 at the heart of the BMW M3 Convertible
The move to eight cylinders in the fourth generation BMW M3 provides a powerplant offering the seemingly disparate characteristics of more power, increased efficiency and reduced weight when compared with the previous six-cylinder M3 engine. Displacing 3,999 cubic centimeters (4.0 liters), the new light-alloy engine produces 414 hp at 8,300 rpm and 295 pounds-feet of torque at 3,900 rpm with 85 percent of the maximum torque available consistently through 6,500 rpm. This power output represents a 24 percent increase over the six-cylinder from the last generation M3 and it comes with a seven percent weight saving. Compression ratio is dialed in to 12.0:1 and redline is set at 8,400 rpm.
The V8 engine of the new BMW M3 Convertible boasts the company's variable double-VANOS camshaft management. Offering extremely fast and responsive valve timing, this technology reduces charge cycle losses and improves the output, torque and response of the engine, with a positive influence on fuel economy and emission management.
A separate throttle butterfly for each cylinder - eight in this instance - is a feature adapted from BMW M's racing heritage and provides immediate reaction to the gas pedal at all times. Two stepper motors operate the four throttle butterflies on each row of cylinders, giving the engine a particularly sensitive response at low speeds together with an immediate reaction whenever the driver presses down the accelerator for extra power and performance.
A volume flow-controlled, pendulum-slide cell pump supplies the engine with lubricating oil, delivering the quantity required by the engine. Wet sump oil lubrication, optimized for dynamic performance, ensures consistent oil supply to the high-rpm engine at all times, particularly in extreme braking maneuvers. The system features two oil sumps-a small oil sump in front of the front axle subframe and a large oil sump behind it.
A new, comprehensive electronic management system coordinates all engine functions with optimum efficiency and maximizes operational integration with the clutch, gearbox, steering and brakes. In addition, the engine control unit performs a wide range of on-board diagnosis functions and masterminds the ancillary engine units.
A highlight of the engine management system is the use of ion-current technology to determine engine knock as well as misfire and poor combustion events within the cylinders. Contrary to conventional methods, this monitoring and control function is performed precisely where the phenomena occurs-within the combustion chambers. The spark plug in each cylinder senses and controls the risk of knocking, at the same time monitoring the correct ignition and recognizing any misfiring. In other words, the spark plug acts as an actuator for the ignition and as a sensor monitoring the combustion process, and is therefore able to distinguish between a misfire and poor combustion. This dual function of the spark plugs facilitates the diagnostic procedures required in service and maintenance.
And the increased performance with better economy comes from the lightweight engine. At 445 pounds, it is seven percent or 33 pounds lighter than the previous model's Inline-6. Lightweight components do not stop with the alloy engine block. The crankcase is made of a special aluminum-silicon alloy eliminating the need for cylinder liners. Despite the need to resist high combustion pressures and engine speeds-this is the "fastest" production engine ever produced by BMW as it can reach 8,400 rpm-the engineers managed to keep the compact and rigid crankshaft weight down to 44 pounds.
Manual transmission, twin-disc clutch and Variable M Differential Lock
Power from the BMW M3 Convertible's V8 is transmitted to the rear wheels through a close-ratio six-speed manual gearbox. The performance parameters of the M3 dictated heat management as a key design factor for both the transmission and clutch. The transmission features integrated temperature-dependent oil cooling management, while internal ventilation maximizes heat dissipation for the twin-disc clutch.
The new final drive comes with a Variable M Differential Lock generating up to 100 percent locking action with fully variable action whenever required, ensuring optimum traction on all road surfaces. Responding to differences in speed between the right and left rear wheel, the Variable M Differential Lock also offers ideal support further enhancing the positive features and characteristics of rear-wheel drive.
Optional M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic
In addition to the traditional 6-speed manual transmission, the new M3 convertible premieres a new 7-speed double clutch transmission specially designed for a high-rpm engine. The M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic (M DCT Drivelogic) shifts gears without the slightest interruption in the flow of power. As a result, M DCT Drivelogic is able to extract the most performance possible from the car while also providing a smooth comfortable shift from one gear to the next.
The process of shifting gears is basically the same as on BMW's proven Sequential M Gearbox, meaning that even when shifting gears manually there is no need for a clutch paddle and the driver may keep the gas pedal on the floor during the shift process.
The Drivelogic control offers 11 different shift programs to suit the needs of individual drivers. Drivelogic offers 5 programs that allow for automatic operation of the transmission as well as 6 manual programs. Manual operation can be performed via a new sports shift lever exclusive to the BMW M3 or via paddles on the steering wheel (pulling the right-hand paddle to shift up, the left paddle to shift down).
In its gearshift characteristics, the new M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic is ideally matched to the fast-revving V8 engine in the new BMW M3. M DCT Drivelogic will make its debut as an option initially on the 2008 M3 Convertible and will be available as an option on the M3 Coupe and Sedan soon afterwards.
Engineering a chassis which is "faster than the engine"
Providing sure-footed responsive handling for a high-performance, powerful and luxurious convertible, while keeping mass under control, presented numerous challenges for the BMW M3's engineers. The result is a new, aluminum chassis developed specifically for this model. The design begins with placing components in such a way as to create a 50/50 front/rear weight balance.
Virtually all of the front-end components are aluminum, including the front struts, swivel bearings, central subframe and an additional thrust panel below the engine serving to maximize lateral stiffness of the entire front section.
From the rear axle subframe through the transverse arms and track arms, to the wheel mounts re-configured in their kinematics and stiffness, to the mounting points for the longitudinal arms and the aluminum dampers, virtually every detail on the five-arm rear axle is made of aluminum and is new for this model. These weight-reduction measures and materials help reduce weight by approximately 5.5 pounds when compared to the previous M3.
Both the front and rear axles feature hollow anti-roll bars optimized for their function and weight. Incorporating two additional longitudinal reinforcement bars, axle kinematics are perfectly tailored to the overall character of the car. The result, in terms of both stability and weight, conforms to the balanced performance concept of the BMW M3 Convertible.
Compound brake system
A suitably powerful braking system for a car with this much performance was specifically developed for the new M3. The internally-vented, cross-drilled cast iron discs measure 14.2 inches in diameter at the front and 13.8 inches in the rear. Featuring large compound disc brakes and electronic anti-lock, stopping power for the new BMW M3 is strong, precise and consistent. They are connected to a floating aluminum hub by cast-in stainless-steel pins. This configuration reduces the thermal loads on the discs, thus increasing their performance and service life. An electrically-driven pump provides the system's vacuum power.
Service - and safety - is enhanced thanks to an integrated wear indicator which, through a dash display, allows the driver to monitor the condition of the brake linings. Brake service can thus be administered when necessary without guesswork.
Standard M-style light-alloy spoked wheels measure 18 x 8.5 inches with 245/40 low-profile tires at the front and 18 x 9.5 with 265/40 tires at the rear, can be supplemented by optional 19-inch versions in comparable widths and design.
Servotronic steering with the option of two manually adjustable control maps
Rear-wheel drive keeps the rack-and-pinion steering of the BMW M3 Convertible free of drive forces. A further enhancement is hydraulic Servotronic power assistance controlling steering forces as a function of road speed. When MDrive is ordered, there is also a choice of two different control maps activated through the MDrive programming menu.
In Sport mode the BMW M3 provides direct and immediate response with a relatively high steering effort. In the Normal mode, power assistance is comfort-oriented and requires less steering effort.
Latest-generation of Dynamic Stability Control
The electronic Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) monitors driving conditions and intervenes through the application of brakes and reduced engine power to stabilize the BMW M3 and help avoid major over- or under-steer situations.
In addition to engine controls and the ABS, other systems integrated in the DSC are Automatic Stability Control (ASC), which prevents the wheels from spinning on surfaces with reduced traction; the Start-Off Assistant, which prevents the car from rolling back when setting off on a grade, as well as Cornering Brake Control (CBC), which prevents the car from spinning or swerving out of control when applying the brakes in a bend.
The latest version of DSC includes additional functions for even greater driving safety. Whenever the driver is likely to apply the brakes in full within the next few seconds, the system builds up pressure in the hydraulic brake circuit and pre-loads the brake pads to ensure an immediate response. The Brake Drying feature removes water film from the discs in wet conditions, thus reducing the chance of water interfering with the initial braking process.
Electronic Damper Control recognizing the driver's style of motoring
The optional Electronic Damper Control (EDC) allows the driver to tailor the vehicle's chassis dynamics to his or her preference through one of three modes: Sport, Normal and Comfort.
The response of all dynamic driving systems is carefully tailored to the power and performance of the new BMW M3, with electronic intervention of the various systems naturally taking the dynamics of the car into account. Indeed, the driver even has the option to individually configure specific parameters, thus adjusting the response of the car to his personal preferences.
The result of these many improvements to the chassis and suspension produced clear results on the race track with the new BMW M3 significantly outperforming the lap times of previous generations on the Nordschleife of Nürburgring, where all BMW M Cars are put through their paces for their ultimate test.
Optional MDrive personalizes the driving characteristics of the new BMW M3
The M3 provides several standard and optional driver-controlled systems to tailor the driving characteristics to a driver's personal preferences.
As standard equipment, the driver can choose, with conveniently located buttons:
* The Power button: Changes the throttle response from either comfort oriented to direct/sporting.
* DSC Button: DSC may be switched off. As a default, the DSC will turn on again during the next start-up sequence.
* EDC Button (Optional): The Electronic Damping Control is adjustable offering Sport, Normal and Comfort modes.
In addition to center console mount buttons, the above systems can be preprogrammed into the vehicle key - so that the car pre-selects your favorite driver settings when you start the car.
The new M3 will also be available for the first time with the steering wheel mounted MDrive button that made its first appearance in the M5. MDrive is included as part of the optional Technology Package which also includes Electronic Damping Control, the BMW Navigation System with Real Time Traffic Data and the Comfort Access system that allows keyless operation of the vehicle.
In addition to allowing the programming of the driver selectable settings listed above, MDrive includes the M Dynamic Mode function for the DSC system, which allows for some wheel slip for very active driving while still maintaining much of the benefit of DSC and the selection of two different control maps (Sport and Normal) for the Servotronic steering activated through the MDrive programming menu. In Sport mode the BMW M3 provides direct and immediate response with a relatively high steering effort. In the Normal mode, power assistance is comfort-oriented and requires less steering effort.
A push of the MDrive button will instantaneously activate the driver-selected configuration, turning the M3 into his or her personalized Ultimate Driving Machine. The settings are stored through menus shown on the dash-mounted screen and controlled by the iDrive (located in the center console).
Brand-new in technology and design differentiates the M3 Convertible
The fourth generation BMW M3 Convertible differs greatly in looks as well as technical features from the latest 3 Series Convertible upon which it was developed. Apart from the car's unique design as well as its drivetrain and suspension technology, conceived from the start for supreme performance, lightweight technology came right at the top of the brief given to the engineers at BMW M. And the car's power-to-weight ratio of 9.4 pounds per horesepower shows how well this goal was achieved.
While the open-air BMW M3 is naturally based on the latest, fourth generation of the "regular" BMW 3 Series Convertible, the new model differs from the standard version fundamentally in terms of both looks and technical features. To begin with, the technical foundation for the new BMW M3 Convertible is provided by the BMW M3 Coupe, unique design as well as drivetrain and suspension technology created for supreme performance coming right at the top in the brief given to the engineers at BMW M.
Apart from the load-bearing body structure, only the doors, the retractable hardtop, the luggage compartment lid, the windows and the rear lights come from the "standard" open-air version of the BMW 3 Series. The range of brand-new body components, therefore, is virtually the same as in the BMW M3 Coupe.
Athletic, sporting stance separates new BMW M3 Convertible from the pack
Front to back, the design of the new BMW M3 Convertible evokes a purposeful, sporting message in a package engineered, as are racing vehicles, for structural rigidity at the lightest most efficient weight thanks to the use of the most modern components and computer-aided design. The front end, clearly a BMW based on the double-kidney shaped grill, flat headlight units with standard Xenon headlamps, boasts three large air intakes below the grill. Since the structure and configuration is determined to primarily feed air into the engine compartment, the BMW M3 Convertible, like BMW M cars in general, intentionally forgoes fog lamps featured on 3 Series models.
The "face" of the new BMW M3 also includes a power dome - flanked by an air intake on each side - in the middle of the hood which, though longer, and thanks to its aluminum composition is also lighter, than that of the 3 Series Convertible, blends harmoniously with the overall design.
The two front side panels boast a special sign of distinction characteristic of a BMW M Car and referred to by the designers as "gills," which incorporate the tri-color (blue/purple/red M3) logo. Rear-view mirrors developed for the new BMW M3 fulfill an important aerodynamic function helping reduce air resistance. Further down the side-line, the pronounced side-sills, give the BMW M3 a light and sporting look.
The new BMW M3 Convertible looks muscular from behind, its design taking up the particular look of the car's front end. A discreet lip spoiler on the trunklid optimizes the car's streamlining and reduces lift on the rear axle. In its contours, the split diffuser beneath the rear bumper takes up the shape of the air intakes at the front of the car as the air guide and the dual tailpipes move towards the centerline of the car, visually contracting the rear end at the lower center point. A further feature is the circular shape of the four straight tailpipes in typical BMW M style.
The four metallic paints reserved for BMW M cars (Melbourne Red, Jerez Black, Interlagos Blue and Silverstone) highlight the body, contours and proportions of the four-door with particular intensity. In addition to these unique hues, the BMW M3 Convertible is also available in Alpine White, Jet Black or Sparkling Graphite.
Interior design oriented an active driving experience with luxury
The interior of the BMW M3 has always been a place designed for performance driving, but without compromising the comfort of the driver and the passengers. The new BMW M3 Convertible continues this tradition with the latest innovations. The four seats are surrounded by powerful contours and flowing lines highlighting in particular the concave and convex surfaces. The horizontal lines dominating the area around the dashboard as well as the harmonious surfaces of the side linings give the interior a dynamic note.
The cockpit control area tapers out between the front seats into a newly designed center console which discreetly "swings" towards the driver. Finished in black leather, the console harmoniously continues the instrument surrounds and the control area in terms of both color and shape, comprising three function switches (Power, DSC, and optional EDC) for activating and deactivating the electronic driving programs on the side facing the driver.
Apart from the clear design and optimum ergonomic arrangement of all controls and instruments, the choice of colors inside the new BMW M3 Convertible helps the driver concentrate on driving. Regardless of the upholstery and trim color, the footwells, parcel shelf, headliner, A-pillar trim and the upper part of the instrument panel are all finished in Anthracite. This uniform, dark color scheme around the windshield helps the driver focus on driving.
There is no question as to the heritage of the vehicle upon opening the door of the new BMW M3 thanks to the M car logo in the door sills. The unique nature of the vehicle carries to the dash where the dual circular instruments typical of BMW - the speedometer and fuel gauge as well as the tachometer and oil temperature display - are in specific M style. A feature typical of BMW M cars is the variable warning zone on the tachometer that informs the driver of the recommended engine speed depending on the engine oil temperature. The borderline between the yellow pre-warning zone and the red warning zone moves up as a function of increasing oil temperature to the maximum limit of 8,400 rpm. The digital displays presenting the time, the outside temperature and odometer, as well as the various warning lights, are positioned between the two circular instruments.
The M3's leather steering wheel, with its thumb contours resting firmly in the driver's hands, provides an optimum grip for precise movement of the steering wheel. The spokes within the steering wheel incorporate the remote control buttons for the audio system and mobile phone, as well as the optional MDrive button. An additional auxiliary button may be programmed through the optional BMW iDrive system.
As an option, both the front seats are available with backrest-width adjustment, while the rear seats may be equipped with folding seatbacks which provides the 12.25 cubic foot luggage compartment even greater capacity.
A premium AM/FM/single-disc CD audio system comes standard with an auxiliary input jack. Individual entertainment options include SIRIUS satellite radio, HD radio and a USB-enabled port for control of an Apple iPod or iPhone media player. These three options can be bundled together in the Technology Package, should one choose to have them all together.
For vehicles equipped with Navigation, the comprehensive information and entertainment systems are controlled by the refined BMW iDrive. Selecting the Navigation/iDrive option also brings the performance-oriented, steering-wheel-spoke-mounted Mdrive button.
Safety begins with the body structure and continues inside
Occupant safety begins with the design of the new BMW M3 Convertible's body structure. Together with defined deformation zones, the use of high-strength steel ensures smooth and direct transmission of forces in a collision and optimum absorption of loads acting on the car. The space available for deformation is also used to avoid any damage to the passenger cell and keep damage to the body itself to a minimum, even in a severe collision.
The electronic restraint systems are tailored to the ultra-strong structure of the body. Six airbags as well as the belt latch tensioners and belt force limiters are activated by the car's central safety electronics as a function of the type and severity of a collision. Sensors located in the center of the car within the B-pillars and in the doors "tell" the safety electronics which component will offer the occupants optimum protection, with the "proper" restraint systems being activated in the event of a collision.
The driver and front passenger are protected by frontal and side airbags housed in the seat backrests. These four airbags are activated in two stages, depending on the severity of the impact. Through its size alone, the curtain head airbag protects the car's occupants on both the front and the outer rear seats. And the risk of leg injury in a head-on collision, finally, is reduced on the driver's side by defined deformation of the footrest.
The BMW M3 Convertible also comes with a rollover sensor system permanently monitoring vertical and horizontal movement of the car. At the same time a central computer evaluates data on current driving conditions, so that when the roof is open rollbars positioned behind the headrests are activated and move up immediately whenever the system registers the risk of a rollover. The belt latch tensioners for the front seats and the head/thorax airbags are activated at the same time, and as a further precaution for the event of a rollover the A-pillars and the windscreen frame are even stronger and more stable than usual.
BMW Ultimate ServiceTM:
Providing owners with incredible value and peace of mind
The BMW M3 Convertible will feature BMW Ultimate ServiceTM, a suite of services that includes the BMW Maintenance Program (formerly called Full Maintenance), Roadside Assistance and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. BMW AssistTM with TeleService is part of the optional Premium Package or can be ordered separately as a stand-along option.
BMW Ultimate ServiceTM includes:
The BMW Maintenance Program is the only no-cost maintenance program in the industry that covers wear and tear items like brake pads and rotors for four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. BMW owners pay nothing for all scheduled inspections, oil changes, brake pads, wiper blade inserts and other wear-and-tear items.
BMW Roadside Assistance is one of the industry's most comprehensive plans available. Not only is it no-charge for the first four years, but there is no mileage limit. BMW drivers enjoy the assurance of on-the-road help 24 hours a day, seven days a week, anywhere in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. This includes everything from flat tire changes, emergency gasoline and lock-out assistance, to towing, alternative transportation and even trip-interruption benefits. This service also includes valuable trip routing advice.
BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty: All 2008 BMW passenger vehicles are covered by BMW's excellent Limited Warranty, which includes:
New-vehicle warranty - four-year/50,000-mile coverage of the vehicle.
Rust-perforation warranty - 12-year/unlimited-mileage coverage.
BMW AssistTM provides the driver with services that enhance on-the-road security and convenience, for added peace of mind. It is a part of the optional Premium package and can also be ordered separately as a stand-alone option. BMW is the only vehicle manufacturer that offers this service for four years at no additional cost. Most other manufacturers cover only the first year of service.
The in-vehicle equipment for BMW AssistTM includes GPS technology and hands-free communication functions accessed via buttons in the overhead or center console. Vehicle occupants may request emergency or other services simply by pressing a button; the BMW AssistTM system then transmits the location and vehicle information to the BMW AssistTM response center. A response specialist will then speak with the occupants to coordinate dispatch, notify emergency contacts on file, and link BMW Roadside Assistance or emergency services as needed and requested. A severe accident automatically activates the BMW AssistTM call as well. The BMW AssistTM Safety Plan also includes Remote Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Recovery services, which can save the owner time and money.
TeleService automatically notifies the BMW center when a vehicle will need service. This feature allows the Service Advisor to proactively set up a customer appointment and have the needed parts ready.
BMW AssistTM subscribers can also enroll in the BMW AssistTM Convenience Plan (available at an additional cost of $199 per year) to avail themselves to many BMW AssistTM Concierge services, from travel planning to dining reservations, shopping assistance and event tickets, as well as receive directions, and traffic and weather information. A selected destination and its phone number can be sent directly to the on-board navigation system and Bluetooth®-linked mobile phone, after a push of the new Concierge button. The Convenience Plan also includes Critical Calling, a new service that connects the driver in case their mobile phone is not in the vehicle or its battery is discharged. After pushing the SOS button, a BMW AssistTM response specialist will link the driver to his requested party for up to five minutes and for up to four events per year.
As before, the BMW AssistTM system includes Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity with hands-free phonebook access and dialing by name or number via the steering wheel controls. Use of this feature requires a customer-provided compatible Bluetooth® mobile phone.
Performance with a conscience
BMW strives to produce its motor vehicles and other products with the utmost attention to environmental compatibility and protection. Integrated into the design and development of BMW automobiles are such criteria as resource efficiency and emission control in production; environmentally responsible selection of materials; recyclability during production and within the vehicle; elimination of CFCs and hazardous materials in production; and continuing research into environmentally friendly automotive power sources. Tangible results of these efforts include the recycling of bumper cladding into other vehicle components; water-based paint color coats and powder clear coats; near-future availability of hydrogen-powered models; and various design and engineering elements that help make BMWs easier to dismantle at the end of their service life.
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Sure it has all that stuff Tom, but does it come in Competition Orange. I think not!
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Ya, I was gonna get a coupe when I graduate, but a turbo for the wagon is much, much cheaper and it will be just as fast or at least pretty close... Plus I wont have to worry about a rock chipping the bumper and causing a $5,000 repair bill!
Awesome car though
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im not a fan of the styling.. but its a pretty decent paper tiger (althogh in BMW's case it will back up its performance claims) i would like to drive one, but alas i will probably never own one. **sad face**
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Just for views...ACschnitzer exhaust on a new M3
E92 M3 Exhaust.
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^^ why's it a paper tiger? BMW M3s always deliver what they promise.
Pound-for-pound, dollar-for-dollar, probably the best cars in the world. (Although - seriously - I still wouldn't trade my SVTF for one. OK, I WOULD, but then I'd sell it, buy another SVTF, and spend the surplus on something else...)
The BMW 6-series convertible starts at around $80K (as do the Porsche 911 and Jag XK convertibles), so I'm sticking with $60K.
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I believe the base price for a coupe at one point was supposed to be 58k
and yes I used to reeeeally want this car that is how I know... but still that was just a rumor.
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Beautiful car, but my first thought was "wow, I would hate to have to pay for maintainance costs." I'll bet you that thing sound glorious too with that crazy high revving V8
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git-clean - Remove untracked files from the working tree
git clean [-d] [-f] [-n] [-q] [-e <pattern>] [-x | -X] [--] <path>...
Cleans the working tree by recursively removing files that are not under version control, starting from the current directory.
Normally, only files unknown to git are removed, but if the -x option is specified, ignored files are also removed. This can, for example, be useful to remove all build products.
If any optional <path>... arguments are given, only those paths are affected.
- -d
Remove untracked directories in addition to untracked files. If an untracked directory is managed by a different git repository, it is not removed by default. Use -f option twice if you really want to remove such a directory.
- -f
- --force
If the git configuration variable clean.requireForce is not set to false, git clean will refuse to run unless given -f or -n.
- -n
- --dry-run
Don't actually remove anything, just show what would be done.
- -q
- --quiet
Be quiet, only report errors, but not the files that are successfully removed.
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Specify special exceptions to not be cleaned. Each <pattern> is the same form as in $GIT_DIR/info/excludes and this option can be given multiple times.
- -x
Don't use the ignore rules. This allows removing all untracked files, including build products. This can be used (possibly in conjunction with git reset) to create a pristine working directory to test a clean build.
Remove only files ignored by git. This may be useful to rebuild everything from scratch, but keep manually created files.
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The candid, poignant, unforgettable writing of the young girl whose own life story has become an everlasting source of courage and inspiration.
Hiding from the Nazis in the "Secret Annex" of an old office building in Amsterdam, a thirteen-year-old girl named Anne Frank became a writer. The now famous diary of her private life and thoughts reveals only part of Anne's story, however. This book rounds out the portrait of this remarkable and talented young author.
Newly translated, complete, and restored to the original order in which Anne herself wrote them in her notebook, Tales from the Secret Annex is a collection of Anne Frank's lesser-known writings: short stories, fables, personal reminiscences, and an unfinished novel, Cady's Life.
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Anne Frank is known worldwide for her moving and powerful Diary written whilst hiding from the Nazis. Less well known are these stories, fables, personal reminiscences and an unfinished novel - now re-issued after being out of print for many years. Her humour, unflinching honesty and her wisdom - all evident in The Diary of Anne Frank - are equally present in these Tales, rendering it an essential part of her legacy.About the Author:
Anne Frank and her family fled to Holland from Germany in 1933 to escape the Nazis but when in May 1940 Holland was invaded, the Jews were trapped. In the summer of 1942 the Frank family went into hiding in a secret annexe off her father's office. They were eventually betrayed, arrested and transported to concentration camps where they all died, except for Anne's father. Anne Frank's name has become synonymous with the Holocaust, and the millions killed by a murderous ideology.
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I remember blasting away with Chinese steel core all day long(literally). I remeber there was even some steel case/core 7.62 Nato that came from China too. And $20 75rd drums. Ah the Good ole days.
Ahhh....the good ol days
Sitting on a rock in the middle of the Pacific ocean..
I remember when you could buy a Lathi anti tank rifle with the skies and about 5 mags for $99.95. I tryed like hell to get my uncle to buy me one as I was only about 12 then but he just couldnt see it .Damn.
Well if those recievers are going for that price range, I ought to strip
the one off my extra Imbel I don't need and sell the parts kit.
I remember walking into a Roses when we moved back to the US and seeing racks of m-1 carbines for $35-$55. I convinced my dad to buy me one with my paper route money. (still got it) Maybe I wouldn't be so "dysfunctional" if he had said no a little louder.
Yeah 1ak2b you are an old fart ( hah hah ) .......Oh yeah the thread is about prices.....When I started in this hobbie it was 65 a case for 7.62x39..........
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I also remeber AMD 65 kits for 75 bucks , Polish underfolders for 125 ahhhhhh the good old days ........
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I remember the AMD 65 for $55 at tapco, $69.99 1000rd of 7.62x39 at Dan's, Bugy Krink 5.45 and 7.62 for $300 at K-var, but I was stupid buy whole bunch Bugy 74 kits for $150, and yes I still had these 74 kits today.
Was that ad from PAC? I remember that, I only got 2 at the time and ended up needing a 3rd one for the Izzy. I kick myself everyday. That is why I try to buy every kit that shows up and ammo instead of food.
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Smoking that "La La La" is an often miss interpreted phrase, but very common phase. Originally made famous by the song by none other than Jay-Z, who often smoked that La La La, the true definition to Smoking that "La La La" is taking a bloody AIDS filled tampon, from obviously a whore, and letting it dry for several days and then smoke it like a fat blunt.
Smoking that "La La La" gave people like Pamela Anderson and Magic Johnson AIDS
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The viliv S10 Blade is coming, and for those of you who like the idea of an Apple iPad more than the actual iPad, this just might fit the bill, but expect that bill to be a little larger.
Let's be clear about this, an iPad is basically a giant iTouch. An iPad is not a full computer, and it's lacking a lot of features many people reasonably expect:
- No Flash support & no browser plugins
- No true HD (no 720p)
- No camera for video conferencing
- No Verizon, hope you like AT&T
- No USB, no external memory sticks
- No multitasking!!!
- Limited format support for audio & video (only what will play natively)
The iPad will do what it does in style, and if that's enough for you, you'll be happy as a hipster clam.
But many of us are looking for something more. We want something akin to a full laptop in the form factor of an iPad, and we want might options, not the constraints Apple imposes. And the device to best deliver that at the moment is the viliv S10 Blade, a tablet PC running Windows 7.
Here's a table, with many of the key comparitive points:
|viliv S10 Blade
|Apple iPad
|Windows 7
|iTouch OS
|Windows 7 is probably less stable, and more bloated, but you have more software to pick from, you can use Flash and any browser plugin, and multitask to your heart's content!
|S10 wins
|Battery Life
|10 hours (spares allowed)
|10 hours (non-replaceable)
|Even Stephen.
|Hard Disk
|Even Stephen.
|3 point
|2 point?
|I haven't tried the viliv or Windows 7 with multitouch, and I can't find evidence that the iTouch OS detects more than 2 fingers. So, not sure who wins here.
|10.23″ x 7.28″ x 0.67 – 1.02″
|9.56″ x 7.47″ x 0.5″
|They are roughly the same width and height, but the iPad is half the thickness. You get a regular swivel keyboard as compensation, but for some, that won't be enough.
|2.67 lb
|1.6 lb
|The iPad clearly wins here, it's 33% lighter, and I'm sure you will feel that weight the longer you cradle it and carry it about. The weight won't bother me unduly, but I won't deny it will some people.
|I've used tablet PCs for the last 5 years and I would be miserable without the speed and accuracy of a built-in regular keyboard. Typing on a screen isn't the same.
|Yes, Facing
|A stunning omission for the iPad.
|I don't know enough or care enough about Bluetooth to know how important this is, but the iPad wins.
|Yes (and compass)
|I am surprised the viliv doesn't have this, and wonder if perhaps it really does and just isn't listed in the specs, GPS is ubiquitous these days, and comes on most of the 3G modem cards. If it truly doesn't have this, then that is unfortunate, but perhaps not such a big deal. I rely on GPS and directions from my phone, and I'm not sure if I would require that from something in a tablet form factor. It could be a drawback, or it may not matter much.
|Intel Atom 1.6-2.0 GHz
|Apple A4 1 GHz
|The viliv is surely faster, but it's hard to compare speeds. The iPad won't multitask, won't be expected to run the full desktop apps the viliv will, so it will surely be fast enough for the uses it's put to. Personally, I require a device that can multitask, and has the speed to do it.
|Instant On
|Wakeup from standby in < 4 seconds
|Nearly instantaneous
|The iPad certainly wins here, and wins big. Those 4 seconds will feel longer than they are, and I'm sure that will have a subtle effect on how people view this device. It will discourage someone ever so slightly from reaching for the S10 Blade to check a fact on wikipedia, when they could do it more quickly with their phone.
|Probably warm
|Probably not as warm
|The S10 uses more power and will almost assuredly feel a good bit warmer in your lap, cradled in your arm, etc.
|The full pricing isn't out for the viliv, so it's hard to make comparisons. The iPad ranges from $499-899, and I'd guess the S10 Blade will range from $699-1399. So, the viliv is definitely more expensive, but you do end up with a real laptop.
For many, the iPad will surely be another amazing triumph from Apple. For me, and for many like me, it will stop far short of what we want, and that's where a device like this tablet PC steps in. We'll pay more, it'll weigh more, and it won't be quite as instantly handy, but we won't be constantly frustrated by the many things we cannot do with it.
And read about two other coming iPad alternatives in my post about the HP Slate and MS Courier, The Second Coming of the Tablet PC.


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I went out and checked on my first Warre hive yesterday. I started them late April with a package and checking them yesterday I found 2 fully drawn boxes and a half drawn box. The top box is quite heavy and is mostly honey judging from weight. I smoked the bottom of comb a bit and found some capped brood but I can't imagine there are two many in there. The second box down was lighter with more brood as far as I could tell (tried not to disturb them much.) The half drawn 3rd box looked to have 4 fully drawn comb or so which I didn't inspect and just left it where it sat. Considering we had about a 5 week drought in Michigan this summer I am happy with how well they seem to be doing.
Overall the bees seemed very healthy, active, and are still foraging aggressively. Each comb is completely covered with bees from top to bottom in all boxes. They are situated next to a field of golden rod which has just started to bloom so I am assuming I have 4+ weeks of nectar available provided the weather stays warm. Presently my plans are to check the hive again when the golden rod stops blooming and harvest the top box (provided it does not contain brood) and leave the 2nd and 3rd boxes (assuming the bees have finished drawing the 3rd box out.) So I have two questions?
1: Is it reasonable to expect the bees to finish the third box so I can take the 1st and leave them with 2 fully drawn boxes?
2: How confident should I be in them having enough stores for the winter if the top box contains only honey at harvest time when they would just be finishing what would be their second of two wintering boxes?


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Pulaski Technical College's theater department will present Cindy Ella's Going to the Ball, Baby April 14-16 at the Argenta Community Theater at 405 Main St. in North Little Rock.
Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday; and 2 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pulaski Technical College theater instructor Sheila Glasscock will direct the 70-minute, one-act comedy, which is suitable for children and adults.
The comedy opens with Cindy Ella doing her homework and mending for her stepmother and stepsisters. Big Mama, a fairy godmother, appears and gets Cindy to the Castle High Prom with the help of two other fairy godmothers, Brunhilde and Bluebell, whose lack of competence makes for a funny plot.
The Pulaski Technical College Student Ambassadors and the North Little Rock Mayor's Council will host a prom dress drive. Donations can be taken to the theater on the night of the event. For alternate arrangements, contact Tracy Courage at 501-812-2324.
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1. 12ga shotgun that can handle slugs and shot which can be used for hunting or home defense.
2. A high-powered rifle (7mm or larger) for hunting.
3. 1 or 2 concealable 9mm pistols which can be used for non carry defense and/or conceal carry.
4. A .380 or .32 smaller than the 9mm pistol(s) in case the carry needs a smaller pistol.
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[Article]-Santa Claus is Hacking to Town - Answers and Winners
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Hello, challenge fans! This is Ed Skoudis, your genial challenge host, here to announce the answers and winners for our Santa Claus is Hacking to Town extravaganza.
As I've mentioned in the past, I try to make each of these challenges unique in some way, pushing the envelope a little bit with our challenge format, twiddling with the structure, theme, technical focus, and so forth, just to mix it up. This challenge was no exception. Pretty much every challenge we've done so far (28 of them in total) has focused on having readers analyze a hack and talk about what the bad guy did, devising strategies for defending against such wickedness. In this Santa challenge, we reversed roles, having you, the readers, devise an attack strategy to achieve a goal. I even made it a little more open ended than usual by creating a contrivance so you could select one additional tool to download and use in your attack. I flipped things around to make this challenge more offensive in nature, modeling the kinds of improvisation that penetration testers and ethical hackers often need to display.
So, the good news is that you guys got very creative, with different answers posing all kinds of interesting attack strategies, tactics, and tools. But, this flexibility and attack focus introduced a bit of downside for me. With so many different answers using so many different kinds of tools, it took a lot more time to judge this one to determine the winners. I had to test out each tactic you guys threw at me, just to see if it would work, in a lab designed to mimic the Burgermeister's jail cell.
And that brings us to another aspect of this particular challenge. The quality of answers you guys submitted on this one was astoundingly good. I was seriously impressed with the technical ingenuity, creative flair, and solid writing exhibited in over ten different sets of answers. Quite honestly, this was, by far, the most difficult challenge I've ever had to judge because of the large number of really high-quality entries. But, I did carefully look through every single answer, and selected the best quality ones I could.--Ed Skoudis
Co-Founder, InGuardians, SANS Fellow, EthicalHacker.net Challenge Master, Author of Counter Hack Reloaded, Santa Elf Trainee


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The Chiefs have stuck with a winning formula and reappointed Craig Clarke and Liam Messam co-captains for the upcoming Super Rugby season.
The defending champions kick off their pre-season campaign against the Highlanders in Taupo on Saturday and coach Dave Rennie saw no need to tinker with the leadership of his team.
"They are both top blokes who compliment each other, work hard and bring a different skill set to the side,'' Rennie said. "Having co-captains worked really well for us last year, so we decided to continue with it. As far as leaders go, these two are highly respected by us all and epitomise what Chiefs mana is all about.''


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AS IT HAPPENED - Tonbridge Angels 2-1 Basingstoke Town
- FULL-TIME - Tonbridge Angels 2-1 Basingstoke Town
- Town down to 14th in Conference South after suffering another setback, conceding two bad goals to lose in Kent.
- Mark Lovell opens the scoring for Tonbridge from the penalty spot on the stroke of half-time.
- Terrible error from Town goalkeeper Louis Wells gifts hosts spot-kick.
- Shaun McAuley levels with 20 minutes to go but Michael Bakare restores the Tonbridge lead three minutes later.
- David Ray out for the season with an Achilles injury.
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Review of the Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM Canon lensWednesday January 25 2012 Lens Review
Announced at PMA 2009, the Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM Canon wide-angle zoom lens features a constant f/3.5 maximum aperture (EX) and is equipped with a hypersonic motor (HSM).
This lens was specially designed for APS-C-format cameras. Three of its four aspherical lenses are made of low-dispersion glass elements — specifically, 2 ELD (extraordinary low dispersion) lenses and 1 SLD (special low dispersion) lens.
Its minimum focus distance is 24cm, regardless of focal length, and the maximum reproduction ratio is 1: 6.5.
Tests and reviews
Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM Canon on a Canon EOS 7D camera
What we liked:
- Good distortion correction (especially for a wide-angle zoom).
- Very reasonable vignetting at maximum aperture.
- Excellent resolution for this type of lens.
What we didn't like:
- Significant chromatic aberrations.
- The weight.
Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM Canon vs Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED on a Canon EOS 7D and on a Nikon D7000
For this selection, Sigma ends up in second place behind the Nikon with a DxOMark score of 12 points vs 13 points, respectively. (Keep in mind that the Nikon was announced one month after the Sigma.)
As for the Canon, it takes third place on the podium with a DxOMark score of only 9 points. (In fairness, the Canon is more than five years old.)
The Sigma's strong points compared to its competitors:
- Excellent transmission that does not vary with changes in focal length.
- Weak vignetting at maximum aperture and across all focal lengths.
The Sigma's weak points compared to its competitors:
- More chromatic aberrations than the Canon.
- More distortion than the Canon.
Full measurements for the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Full measurements for the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
Further readings for the Review of the Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM Canon lens
To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.
The Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM, which came out in March 2009, completes Sigma's Pro (EX) line.


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Our annual crafts list has expanded to include gardening books as well. These selections, for various age groups, are the top titles reviewed over the last 12 months.
And Then It's Spring. By Julie Fogliano. Illus. by Erin E. Stead. 2012. Roaring Brook/Neal Porter, $16.99 (9781596436244). PreS–Gr.2.
This lovely ode to the patient gardener has a simple, tender text and the expressive, endearing art of Caldecott winner Stead.
Crafty Chloe. By Kelly DiPucchio. Illus. by Heather Ross. 2012. Atheneum, $16.99 (9781442421233). Gr. 1–3.
The story of a girl who's good at crafty pursuits is bolstered by a link to a website with instructions for the crafts depicted.
Extra Yarn. By Mac Barnett. Illus. by Jon Klassen. 2012. HarperCollins/Balzer and Bray, $16.99 (9780061953385). K–Gr. 2.
Reading like a droll fairy tale, this Barnett-Klassen collaboration is both seamless and magical as it tells the story of a girl living in a black-and-white world who finds a yarn stash that allows her to knit for herself—and plenty of others as well.
Getting Started in Pinewood Derby: Step-by-Step Workbook to Building Your First Car! By Troy Thorne. 2011. Fox Chapel, paper, $12.95 (9781565236172). Gr. 3–6.
This Cub Scouting event, in which participants use the same kit to build gravity-powered cars, is detailed here with excellent information and photos that show how-to.
The Hueys in the New Sweater. By Oliver Jeffers. Illus. by the author. 2012. Philomel, $10.99 (9780399257674). PreS–Gr. 1.
The Hueys are a whole species of indistinguishable, egglike creatures with sticks for arms, and they like it that way. But after Rupert knits himself an orange sweater, the Hueys' world is never quite the same.
Isabella's Garden. By Glenda Millard. Illus. by Rebecca Cool. 2012. Candlewick, $16.99 (978076366061). PreS–Gr. 2.
A garden becomes a symbol for the circle of life in this child-appealing story told in verse reminiscent of "The House That Jack Built."
Kids' Winter Fun Book. By Claire Gillman and Sam Martin. 2011. Barron's, paper, $12.99 (9780764147265). Gr. 3–5.
This handy compendium is full of suggestions for crafts, food, and outdoor and indoor play. Parents and teachers will like this one as much as the kids do.
Plant a Little Seed. By Bonnie Christensen. Illus by the author. 2012. Roaring Brook/Neal Porter, $17.99 (9781596435506). PreS–Gr. 1.
Vividly illustrated, this charming book presents gardening as a yearlong activity.
Ready for Pumpkins. By Kate Duke. Illus. by the author. 2012. Knopf, $16.99 (9780375870682). K–Gr. 2.
A guinea pig is the hero of this story, which, while pumpkin-specific, also extols the wonders of gardening.
Secrets of the Garden: Food Chains and the Food Web in Our Backyard. By Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld. Illus. by Priscilla Lamont. 2012. Random, $16.99 (978051770990). K–Gr. 2.
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Recruiters from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will be at Pulaski Technical College's Main campus on Monday, Oct. 29, to meet and talk with students interested in nursing.
Osmonetta Beard, a recruiter, and Mary McClain, director of admissions, will be in Science Building Room 111 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Anyone interested in nursing as a profession is welcome to attend the presentation. Students should bring their unofficial transcript with them for individual advising.
For more information, contact Dr. Martha Eshleman, faculty advisor for the Health Sciences Club, at 501-812-2766 or e-mail her at firstname.lastname@example.com
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Education for the challenges of peacekeeping and law enforcement
Criminal justice professionals provide many services to keep the peace and enforce our laws-always standing up for the values of fairness, order, and integrity. Jobs in criminal justice include police officers (peace officers), constables, deputies, troopers, corrections officers, probation officers, federal agents, and security officers. ACC provides educational options for students interested in careers in criminal justice, including courses to qualify students to be licensed by the state. Individuals with prior police experience may be eligible for limited credit toward a degree. Students benefit from day, evening, and weekend classes taught by instructors with vast experience in the field. Many ACC courses transfer to four-year universities.
The following degrees and certificate options are available:
- Associate of Applied Science in Corrections
- Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement
- Texas Peace Officer Sequence Certificate
What skills can I gain?
Students pursuing a degree in law enforcement learn to perform key duties such as conducting investigations, making arrests, and testifying in court, as well as responding to calls and taking action at the scene of an emergency or disturbance. Criminal law, police and court systems, criminal procedure, and criminal investigations are also components of the curriculum.
The correctional degree program covers juvenile procedures, probation and parole, and institutional and community-based corrections. Some additional correctional duties covered by the program include supervising defendants awaiting a court hearing and overseeing convicted criminals serving time.
Students in the peace officer program complete the academic equivalent of the basic peace officer training course required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) for state licensure. This program has multiple prerequisite requirements, and all students must meet with the department chair prior to registration.
How long will it take to get a degree or certificate?
The amount of time needed to complete each program heavily depends on whether a student is taking classes full-time and whether a student has prior education or work experience. Full-time students typically require two years to complete an associate degree. The Peace Officer certificate requires one year and one semester of study by most full-time students.
Where can I work with this education?
Local sheriff's departments, constable's offices, and area police departments are common employers of ACC graduates. A vast number of potential careers in the criminal justice field are possible with an education from this program.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (United States Department of Labor)
- Texas Workforce Commission
How do I get started at ACC and where can I find out about financial aid?
Visit ACC's future student's page for admissions information. The financial aid page has links for eligibility and applications.


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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II: Test and reviewTuesday December 13 2011 Lens Review
Three years after launching the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS, Canon is renewing its "telephoto zoom" for APS-C. The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II is the counterpart of the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II in the entry-level range of Canon lenses. Let's just see how this new version compares with its predecessor.
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II vs Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Comparing both lenses on a Canon EOS 7D, we see a small advantage for the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II — a DxOMark score of 8, 2 points more than its predecessor. This difference doesn't come from the resolution: with a score of 42lp/mm and 44 lp/mm, for the 2 lenses, the sharpness didn't improve. The distortion and vignetting are also identical.
But the transmission of the new model is on average 1/3 stop brighter. And the chromatic aberrations are better controlled in the corners at 55 mm.
Very few improvements and no regression, so overall Canon maintains the quality of its kit telephoto zoom.
As a complement to the Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS II, this lens will enable amateur photographers to be prepared for most situations.
Further readings for the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II: Test and review
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Last Monday the Herald released their list of the 20 great All Blacks of modern times.
The public were asked to vote for their 20 with a few notable differences in the results.
Colin Meads remains the greatest All Black but according to the public Richie McCaw deserves second spot behind Meads, with Jonah Lomu slipping back to third while Michael Jones moved from sixth to fourth.
New entries in the list included Jeff Wilson (14th place), Josh Kronfeld (18th), Brian Lochore (19th) and Wilson Whineray (20th).
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Reference for dance teachers, dance educators, physical therapists, occupational therapists, kinesiotherapists, and movement trainers. Resource for dance company administrators and dancers themselves.
Ruth Solomon, Professor Emerita, has been a distinguished performer and choreographer in the modern dance idiom for many years. Also a dance educator of note, she cofounded the dance department at New York University Tisch School of the Arts and directed the dance program at the University of California at Santa Cruz from 1970 until her retirement in 2000. Her articles on dance have appeared in all major periodicals in the field, and her research in dance medicine has resulted in articles in medical journals and chapters in medical texts. She was the National Dance Association's Scholar of the Year in 1992, Dance Professional of the Year in 1998, and Heritage Honoree in 2003. She serves on the board of directors of the International Association of Dance Medicine & Science and on the editorial board of the Journal of Dance Medicine & Science.
John Solomon, PhD, is a freelance editor who has coauthored or edited numerous texts in the field of dance medicine and science. He is cocompiler of the Dance Medicine & Science Bibliography (1996, 2001, 2004) and "Abstracts from the Current Literature," a regular feature of the Journal of Dance Medicine & Science. He is also coeditor of the groundbreaking book East Meets West in Dance: Voices in the Cross-Cultural Dialogue (1995).
Sandra Cerny Minton, PhD, was professor and dance director at the University of Northern Colorado from 1972 to 1998. She has also been a dance specialist in the Arts Infusion Program in Denver Public Schools. She frequently presents workshops for teachers, conducts research, and writes. Her books include Body & Self (1989), Modern Dance: Body & Mind (1991), Dance Mind & Body (2003), and Choreography, Second Edition: A Basic Approach Using Improvisation (1997). Dr. Minton's research has focused on the behavior of dance teachers, the role of imagery in dance teaching, and the effects of dance on self-esteem and creative thinking. Dr. Minton's work has been published in many dance journals. In 1999 Dr. Minton was selected as the National Dance Association Artist/Scholar, and in 2001 she taught in Finland as a Fulbright Scholar.
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- 2 large eggs
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- 1-1/2 cups finely crushed reduced-sodium saltines (about 45 crackers)
- 10 thick-sliced bacon strips, halved widthwise
- In a shallow dish, whisk the eggs, vinegar, mustard and cayenne. Place cracker crumbs in another shallow dish. Dip bacon in egg mixture, then roll in crumbs.
- Arrange in a single layer on two foil-lined 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes; turn. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until golden brown. Remove to paper towels to drain. Serve warm. Yield: 10 servings.
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Over the last few weeks, I have seen more drone activity than expected for the season from one of my hives. Now since it has started getting cold, I notice the bees have started the eviction process. Every morning, I see them dumping drone brood and stunned drones off the landing board to the waiting yellowjackets on the ground below. Quite a sight to watch. I have not seen drones in my other hives for a long time, so I think this is the last one to do it. I was a bit worried about the yellowjackets at first, but they seem quite content to feed off the dead larva and occasional adult drone that gets dumped by the bees. That hive is wicked strong, and the first frost is just weeks away, so I do not expect the yellowjackets to be much of an issue for long.
When the drones get evicted, is it more common for the bees to do it all at once or draw it out over a week or so?


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By Warren Arceneaux / American Press
Are the private schools too dominant?
That is the big question facing principals this week in advance of the annual LHSAA convention, where two proposals calling for separate playoff divisions for public and private (or select and non-select) schools that could reshape the way high school sports are organized will be considered. This has been an ongoing debate for more than a decade.
Proposals for splitting the publics and privates were voted down twice, most recently in 2004. Last year, a proposal calling for the split was tabled until this year. That proposal, authored by former South Beauregard principal Marlin Ramsey, will be heard this year and would affect most sports beginning in the 2015-16 school year.
A new proposal would split schools only for football playoffs and would go into effect next school year.
So far, only one major change has taken place in the long history of the debate — prohibiting schools from "playing up," in a class higher than its enrollment level. Even that change was somewhat mitigated when principals voted to allow schools to move up one class beginning next year.
Class 2A powers John Curtis and Evangel are choosing to move up to 3A for the next two school years. Which, of course, makes the other 3A schools the big losers and the other 2A schools the big winners of this round of classification, if you define winning and losing by the odds of winning a state championship. Or, at least, not having to face John Curtis or Evangel to do so.
The inordinate number of championships being won by private schools is the root cause of this seemingly never-ending private versus public debate and string of proposals.
At the most recent Superdome Prep Classic, seven of the 10 participants — and four of the five champions — were private schools. Either Curtis or Evangel won the 2A championship in each of the six years they have both been in the division, and neither lost a playoff game during that span to anyone but the other. In four of the six years, the playoff meeting came in the championship game. In the other two seasons, it came in the semifinals.
The private school dominance was apparent in other sports as well. In the 2011-12 school year, private schools won the majority of state championships in girls basketball, baseball and softball. In boys basketball, two private schools won titles and two more champions — Peabody and Scotlandville — may be classified as "select" schools if such a designation is made. Last fall, private schools swept all five volleyball state championships.
If either of the two far-reaching proposals considered this week passes, private schools would only play each other in the playoffs in new "classes" called Division I (for private/select admission schools in classes 3A-5A) and Division II (private schools in classes 1-2A), while the public schools would play each other in Classes 1A-5A.
Among the issues to be resolved would be how to define "select" schools, a difficult task with dual-curriculum schools such as Peabody, Scotlandville and Washington-Marion.
Another issue this would cause would be the format for playoffs for Divisions I and II. In Division II, there may be as few as 28 teams. Classes 1A-3A would have about 48 non-select schools each after removing the select schools. Keeping 32-team brackets for playoffs would be implausible.
The only "problem" approving a split would solve is giving public schools an easier road to state championships by diluting the competition.
That issue is important enough to some people for these proposals to keep coming up, but as of yet has not become such a big deal that the majority of principals have been willing to take the drastic step of approving a private/public split.
This time around, the principals will have the option of maintaining the status quo, making a change only for football, or revamping the majority of sports played in the state.
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Posted By: kevin kuhn On: 1/20/2013
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I agree that there should be a public and private school split during the playoffs. The public schools do not have a chance going up against private schools.


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Swarm Traps and Bait Hives - Taylor, McCartney M.
Keeping Honey Bees and Swarm Trapping: A Better Way to Collect "Free" Bees - Grant F.C. Gillard
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Matthew Elliott dropped an early bombshell as Warriors coach when he named the unheralded Ricky Henry as one of his two assistants.
The 34-year-old former Warriors and South Sydney reserve grader has been in the club's coaching development system since 2008 and this year took charge of the Vulcans, who play in the New South Wales Cup. His CV included coaching the national under-18s, and a clutch of try-scoring seasons as an attack minded centre in the now-defunct Bartercard Cup. By NRL standards though, this placed him as an unknown and he didn't rate a mention from the pundits when they speculated on Elliott's assistant options.
But Elliott, the former Penrith and Canberra boss, struck an instant rapport with Henry and the Herald discovered a buoyant young coach with no intention of taking a back seat in the new Warriors coaching team.
Did you have a league childhood?
Yes. I grew up in Manurewa and played for the Marlins pretty much my whole junior career until I was 14, when we moved to Palmerston North. My parents loved the game but dad also loved rugby - I think I got my middle name (Allan) from a rugby player.
What is your heritage?
Maori on both sides. My mum is from Omahu near Hastings and dad is from up north - Okaihau.
Childhood hero?
(Former Kiwi halfback) Clayton Friend. He was someone I looked up to ... a small guy, with tenacity, who punched above his weight.
What were the highlights of your playing career?
Playing for the Junior Kiwis and New Zealand A. Being part of the first New Zealand Maori team to beat Great Britain. Pulling on the black jersey was the highlight. There was talk of me going into the Kiwis straight out of the Bartercard Cup but Clinton Toopi and a few others came along.
Low point?
I wish I knew what I do now when I was younger - it would have made me a much better player. I would have taken the chances I had - but I didn't really understand what I had at the time. I use that now to help engage the young guys coming through.
If you weren't a league coach, what would you be?
This is the first time I've been a fulltime coach ... for the past eight years I have led a division of 300 people at a telecommunications firm. I had 12 people reporting directly to me. I learned a lot of my techniques there - leading people is more inspiring than managing them.
Matthew Elliott instantly clicked with you and praised your skills - what are your strengths and are you confident about playing an important part?
I am very optimistic. I connect with a lot of players - I think that is a strength of mine. I'm still an apprentice but I am up to this challenge. I'll be putting my foot down, playing my part.
You're not just here to put the cones out ...
I wouldn't have taken this on if that was the case.
Do you have a coach guru?
Bernie Perenara at Marist-Richmond is someone I took a lot of knowledge from as a player, and I started understanding the game a lot more talking to him. We still talk and I get his views on things, whether they are right or wrong. Like everyone he doesn't have all the answers, but it is good to have someone as a sounding board.
Manly forward Joe Galuvao was a teammate and contemporary of yours - you aren't much older than a lot of these Warriors guys ...
Joey has got better as he's got older. He was a fullback and centre when we played. He's a top bloke, who has worked hard for what he has got. I have played alongside Jerome Ropati, played with and against Simon Mannering, and against Ben Matulino, Sam Rapira, Manu Vatuvei, Russell Packer, Alehana Mara. Hey, they were better players than me.
Your hobbies?
I love playing basketball - anything to do with sport. I enjoy reading, listening to music ...
What do you read?
Biographies - I like reading about coaches and their experiences, what players have done, plus trilogies, etc.
Is there one thing you would like to change in league?
Not really. I love what the game can do for you as a person. It builds character, discipline, teaches you things about yourself. I initially got into coaching to give something back because the game had given me so much. I'd like to keep those values.


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Doctor Who celebrates it's 50th anniversary on Nov. 23, 2013. To help get you in the mood and perhaps catch up with the ever-expanding places, people, & things associated with The Doctor, here are some suggestions.
Mm? What's that, my child? Do you need a refresher? Maybe you wonder, of all the hundreds of televised stories, which are the ones you must watch? A good place to start is the book, "Who's 50: The 50 Doctor Who Stories to Watch Before You Die-An Unofficial Companion". Featuring 50 stories from all eleven Doctors, Who's 50 is full of behind-the-scenes details, exhilarating moments, connections to Who lore, goofs, interesting trivia and much, much more. Who's 50 tells the story of this global sensation: its successes, its tribulations and its triumphant return. (Find it under: 791.4572 D637B 2013)
Follow this up with the videorecording, "More than 30 years in the Tardis". This delightful doc was made by the BBC in the 1990s just after the show was cancelled and just before the US TV-movie was produced. It brings back all the living doctors and many of their companions to discuss the wonders of being on the show. It also includes many clips from British shows where the actors appeared to promote the show and in my opinion, best of all, a series of home computer commercials featuring Tom Baker in character as the Doctor hocking the latest (1980s) tech! (Find it under: V DOCTOR WHO)
If you find yourself wanting still more, the library has a collection of Doctor Who on DVD (under DTV Doctor Who), and Doctor Who fiction books in SF (under SF Doctor Who, natch).
So grab a jelly baby, reverse the polarity of the neutron flow, and remember, somewhere there's danger, somewhere there's injustice, and somewhere else, the tea's getting cold.


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Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon have received a stern lecture from firefighters after a fire in their Beverly Hills home singed the rock icon's hair and damaged his hand.
The couple left a candle burning through the night that exploded in its glass vase and sparked a small blaze in their living room.
Ozzy, whose arm had been bandaged up following hand surgery, tried to air the room as Sharon rushed to collect some water, but her efforts to extinguish the oily flames only caused the fire to spread, singeing chunks of the rocker's long locks in the process.
Firefighters were called to the scene and quickly put out the blaze, and Sharon is thankful for their prompt response.
"Everybody is fine. There was only Ozzy, myself and the dogs in the house last night," she explained on her US show The Talk.
"At five o' clock (in the morning), I heard a noise like metal had fallen. I thought it was my housekeeper coming in and she had dropped her keys on the tiles, that's what it sounded like, so I didn't pay any attention.
A few minutes later, my eyes are stinging and my throat's closing up, (I thought), 'Something's weird smelling in here'.
"Then my dog started to bark. I go downstairs and the whole living room (was on fire). The candle had burst and the cracking sound was the glass and the candle exploding...
"My husband had an operation on his hand yesterday so he's in a complete cast ... He comes down and goes, 'Oh, the fire, the fire!' (and tries to put it out) with his hand in the cast. Then he opens the French doors and I go into the kitchen and throw water on it and it erupted...
"Ozzy's front of his hair from (his ear down is), gone! His eyebrows (are gone) ... he's got like, skinned cheeks. We are, like, two idiots, it was like The Three Stooges ... Everything you are not meant to do - go to bed with candles alight, open the doors and put water on - we did it all."
The couple got a telling off from the emergency workers and now Sharon has warned other candle lovers to be extra careful.
The reality TV star also used the opportunity to issue a sincere apology to Ozzy and vow never to light another candle in their house ever again.
"They (the firemen) come up, they give us a lecture, and Ozzy's like, 'She's been doing this to me for 32 years! You tell her, you tell her, no more candles!'
"I apologise to my husband because he put himself out. He made his hand worse, it started to bleed, the whole nine yards, and I'm sorry and I love you and I will never light a candle again...
"I want to thank the firemen from Beverly Hills Fire Station because you are magnificent there and I want to say to everyone out there, please, please check your candles before you go to bed."
Ozzy is set to be in New Zealand soon for two shows with Black Sabbath at Vector Arena on April 20 and 22.
Kiwi veterans Shihad are playing support.
The rock legend is also releasing a new album called 13 with Sabbath at an as-yet unannounced date in June.
It is the groups first recording with Ozzy on lead vocals in more than 30 years. Rick Rubin, a seven-time Grammy winner, produced the album.


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New beek with two new packages of Italians installed on April 15. Everything seems to be going well in both hives with many similarities in the amount of comb drawn and in very much the same positions in each hive. One hive is noticably more active than the other outside the hive though each has about the same amount of brood, pollen etc. stored inside. Their sugar water intake has very much decreased in both so I have not opened either hive for a week.
I do however give each hive a quick check through the observation window each day and today I noticed a queen cell on the outer edge of some comb right next to the window. It is located a little lower than midway down the comb but no where near the bottom and is still open but I have not opened the hive so I have not looked up into the cell to see if anything is there.
What would you experienced people do? I am tempted to let them do what they do and hope that it is just a supercedue cell if they cap it but I am also interested in increasing the number of my hives so if this would be a good time to start a little nuc then that may be fun. I am always more interested in the survival of my hives over any kind of production and I love a challenge.
I do not know if there are more cells in there yet but I am assuming that there is. What would you do?


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