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Do you plan on getting a tune for the ko4?
I'll assume this is not a brand-new-from-Borg-Warner-turbo as they don't sell "hybrid" K04s. If this is an aftermarket or eBay creation it's entirely possible the WG was either not set properly or was set to open at a higher manifold pressure on purpose.
The K04 turbine is larger than the K03 so for correct control via sofltware (i.e. N75) you need a tune calibrated to work with that turbo.
It's an rp k04. I bought it on ecs. I'm going to try in cranking the waste gate as a last resort to see if that helps. I plan in getting tuned very soon. Just waiting on a new fpr.
Could possibly be a bad N75. That same exact thing happend on my brothers GTI , would build boost and it would bleed off and open the dv between the rpm range. But he has the stock K03s and is chipped with an APR tune. We reoplaced the N75 and the problem was fixed.
I would say dont drive the car , until you get the right tune for the Turbo, but if you have to drive it ..... baby it and try not to build boost. Get your tune , then see what happens. If the surging problem is still their, replace the N75 and see what happens.
An easy way to confirm of the N75 is the issue, as i said before... bypass it, you should see the 10PSI you where at before.
If you're not, the ECU is protecting the motor and closing the throttle body and using the N249 to Divert the boost.
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If you had the time and wanted to do this right, I'd bypass the n249 and n75, put in a DV and run a line from your intake mani to your dv. Add an mbc and set that to a low boost level. Eventually, get an upgraded maf, possible rods, injectors and indefinitely a tune.
Speaking of which, what "brand" of a hybrid ko4 is this again?
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how is that an issue, the gate on my k03s would move by hand too. they are supposed to be able to move. its only a 5 pound spring. you should be able to move it. im going to disconnect the waste gate completely and see if it builds and holds boost. im not going wot because if my wastegate does work it would build boost beyond belief. but atleast thats one thing to check off my list. ill just cap off the line from the n75 to the wastegate so i dont go into limp from a leak. ill report tomorrow when i do it. its getting late. atleast then i will know that its either my n75 my wastegate or a major boost leak i cant seem to find.
thanks for all the input it has given me a lot of ideas of what it could be and how to check. the true test will be one by one so i find the actual culprit. i just hope ots something easy and cheap like a boost leak. then ill be really happy.
and to clarify, i broke a clamp yesterday and before i did break it, it was holding boost fine at 10psi. after i disconnected everything and put the new clamp back on is when i had problems. i think i may have dropped my n75 on the ground in the process. could very well be the problem and im borrowing a friends known working n75 tomorrow. and doing a tb alignment just in case.
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hmm that could be an issue too. im going to give rp a call on monday when they are open. i hope i dont have to replace the turbo again. it was a bitch the first time.
also probably why when i had the n75 disconnected the waste gate stayed open and boost dropped.
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Mount your camera and a flashlight right by your firewall looking at the wastegate. Go for a drive and check the footage. You'll definitely be able to see what's going on then.
okay i got a hold of a buddys n75. did the same thing. and we know it works, came off of a running car. so we think its either a boost leak or the gate. he also had a k04 (apr one) on his car and his gate moved just as easy as mine so we dont think its that. we either think its the fact that i have no software (i doubt it because it was running fine before i started messing with my top intercooler pipe) or we think its a huge boost leak that we cant find. im pressure and smoking it tomorrow. so we shall see
finally figured it out. we found a kink in the pressure line going to the n75 from the top intercooler pipe and it would block off the pressure until it hit right around 19psi so we ran a new line from the intake manifold and its all good now. boosting right at 11 psi like it should. didnt need to touch the waste gate at all.


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By the way, last month Toshiba told that it was busy with conducting a promising long-awaited stress test in order to figure out whether it would require writing down its nuclear business or not.
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We generally frown upon PDG (public displays of grooming) but this floral-patterned mini-file is so charming, we're tempted to make an exception. Inspired by Madewell's new spring collection, which features sun-ready prints and patterns like this one, the emery board is as practical as it is pretty. The double-sided nail care essential is perfect for daily maintenance and as a quick fix for snags or breaks.
I wanted this product to be great because it's so cute but unfortunately that's where the good review ends. It doesn't file your nails (it doesn't even soften the edges) the paper peels back and it snaps in half after about two uses. Skip this product, no one really needs to see a cute nail file in your purse anyway.... just file your nails at home with a boring black one.1
I totally have no problem with people filing a nail in public, I guess it was how I was raised, and this file is very attractive-looking. However, it is not very well made. The paper delaminated from the board, and got dull very quickly (even with the plastic cover kept on). Cheap emery boards work much better, even though they are not nearly as attractive.2


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EX-LIBERTINES frontman CARL BARAT has revealed his unlikely preparation
for a Saturday night tear-up – ITV1 hit Take Me Out.
Unlike most fans of PADDY McGUINNESS's show, he can explain exactly why
he's hooked.
Carl said: "There's something that draws me on a basic human level to Take Me
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It sure feels like the Minnesota Legislature is headed for a special session. There's no urgency to wrap up their budget work and GOP legislative leaders and Gov. Dayton are still quibbling on the best way to even start negotiating.
On Wednesday, Gov. Dayton is calling on GOP lawmakers to pick up the pace on the budget.
Listen to Dayton's newser here.
Dayton told the Star Tribune he would rather go to a special session than agree to their budget plan.
Tidbit: The House put its redistricting plan and Voter ID on the calendar for today. That means the House can vote on the bills as early as today.
A House Committee takes up the Racino bill today. A Senate Committee delayed hearing the bill on Wednesday.
Will a downtown Minneapolis casino help or hurt the city?
Tidbit: Dayton says he's open to expanding gambling but wants to see the state get half of what's collected.
GOP legislative leaders aren't embracing gambling proposals.
House Majority Leader Matt Dean apologized to author Neil Gaiman for the tone but not the content regarding Gaiman's speaking fees.
Gaiman took aim at Dean's initial comments on Twitter.
Republicans explained their change to Legacy Funding.
The Senate Judiciary Committee sent the e-ticket bill back to Commerce Committee for more work.
The Pi Press quotes DFL Rep. Rick Hanson as saying he predicts lawsuits will be filed over the changes to how Legacy Funds are spent. Disclaimer: MPR receives Legacy Fund money.
Legislators released a stadium plan for the St. Paul Saints.
House Republicans concede that a deal on Medicare is unlikely.
President Obama will attend a service at the World Trade Center site this morning. He will not speak at the event.
Obama tells 60 Minutes that he will not release photos of Bin Laden's death.
A plan to replace the Stillwater bridge inches forward.
DFL Rep. Tim Walz takes aim at a tax break for yachts.
DFL Rep. Keith Ellison is calling for a troop drawdown in Afganistan.
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Last weekend, the Folk School of St. Louis hosted the first annual St. Louis Folks and Roots Festival. It featured a great array of both local and national talent playing everything from traditional bluegrass to folked-up versions of Prince jams (yes, that really happened, and it was awesome). The Folk School hired me on as [Continue Reading…]
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Stoke City's Robert Huth has been charged with violent conduct following an incident during Saturday's Premier League defeat at Fulham.
The Football Association confirmed on Tuesday afternoon the defender would face action following a clash with Fulham's Philippe Senderos.
The incident was not seen by the match officials but was caught on video. Huth has until 6pm on Wednesday to respond to the charge.
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The Marshall County Commissioners voted unanimously to sign a letter of intent to purchase an asphalt zipper in the amount of $149,470 out of the rainy day fund.
Interim Highway Superintendent Jason Peters presented the paperwork to the three board members Monday morning. Peters said the equipment could be shipped on June 20 with arrival on June 24. A demonstration on how to use the machine would be given by the manufacturer on June 25.


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Terry McCall, the Republican Party of Minnesota's 2nd District Congressional Chair, is getting into the race to replace Tony Sutton as chair of the Minnesota Republican Party. McCall issued a statement on Facebook tonight saying he's the best person to bring the party together after Sutton abruptly quit his post earlier this month.
"This is a critical time for our party," McCall said in the statement. "We have the opportunity to renew a great brand."
McCall said his goal in 2012 is to maintain the majority in the Minnesota House and Senate and elect a Republican President in 2012.
Political consultant Pat Shortridge and Todd McIntyre are also running for the position. Shortridge, who confirmed to MPR News that he's running for the post, didn't return repeated calls to discuss his candidacy. The conservative blog, True North, has more about McIntyre's candidacy and Shortridge's campaign.
Whoever is elected chair of the party will have some work to do. The Republican Party of Minnesota is more than $600,000 in debt and doesn't have a top tier candidate to challenge DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
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When natural gas is discovered in deeply buried layers of shale, the most common method of extraction is fracking. The term fracking is shorthand for horizontal hydraulic fracturing. The widespread deposits of gas bearing shale in the US is driving a vigorous debate over the need for energy and fracking jobs versus the environmental damaged caused by fracking.
Marcellus Shale – Natural Gas
The type of shale deposits that hold natural gas and even oil are found in many places throughout the US. These deposits occur in large swaths that cover the Northeast, the Midwest, the South and the Rocky Mountain regions. In Pennsylvania, the largest formation is called Marcellus Shale.
Often the shale is buried several miles deep. The layers are frequently quite thin, as little as 10 to 20 feet thick. The gas is held in pores in the rock or in small cracks naturally present. The natural cracks are usually vertical.
If a well bore can intersect a large number of cracks in the shale, then the gas in those cracks will flow into the well. If a large number of cracks are connected, then more gas will be available. To intersect a large number of vertical cracks, then, the well must be drilled horizontally. This is exactly what is now being done.
Horizontal Hydraulic Fracturing – Gas Fracking
In addition, the process of hydrofracing can make many more cracks in the shale. This is accomplished by pumping large volumes of water, sand and lubricating chemicals into the horizontal well. The enormous pressure eventually causes the shale and surrounding rock to suddenly break, or fracture. When the pressure is released and some of the water pumped out, the sand remains in the new cracks. The sand holds the cracks open and the gas bound in the rock is released.
Gas Fracking – Environmental Controversy
Natural Gas Fracking
Supporters of fracking point to all the energy and jobs that result. Each well requires a drilling crew and employs numerous drilling services. In addition, the hydrofracking process often requires thousands of truckloads of water to be delivered to the well-head. As more and more gas wells are drilled, there is a growing demand for gas pipelines to get the gas from the wells to the gas distribution companies and then to the customers.
On the environmental side, opponents point out that more CO2 is generated per BTU of energy yielded than any other gas or oil production method. Numerous cases of drinking water contamination have also been reported, including gas, heavy metals and radioactive elements. The same cracks that allow easy extraction of natural gas also allow the toxic fracking chemicals to leach into aquifers.
No fracking is a commonly used slogan for the anti-fracking supporters. There are certainly places where the risk of fracking is too high. In other places, a well-run fracking operation can be quite safe.
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When it comes to gas fracking jobs, they will be created by efforts on both sides of the debate. Gas and oil production will generate many jobs quickly. Cleanup of the damage and pollution will also create many long-term jobs.
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Sorry, I didn't start these blocks yet, maybe in a couple of days when I feel better. Anne
Sorry, I didn't start these blocks yet, maybe in a couple of days when I feel better. Anne
I can't believe I'm the first to post pictures. Here is my blocks 27 & 28.
Darting Birds
Duck & Ducklings
Hope you feel better soon, Anne. Here are my #'s 27 & 28.
Great blocks ladies--keep them coming !!! :thumbup: :thumbup:
Wow-great blocks, ladies! My camera keeps disappearing. Once I track it down (prob in DH's car) I'll get posting.
Anne hope you're feeling better.
I hope you are feeling better, Anne, I know I am now.
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QuiltingNinaSue, You picked the perfect fabric for your blocks. Love them.
How do you find such cute fabrics??
Last week ( a week ago ) I had a dear lady friend take her granddaughter from Mo to FFA conference in Indianapolis, In. who offered me a chance of a lifetime...all expenses paid. She loves quilting too, and we hit all but one quilt shop in the area. In each shop, I ask, "Do you have any material that would go into Fwsq, to represent farming of today"... and they all showed me their selection of material. We unpacked our suitcases of clothes (threw them into bags) and packed them full of material from the quilt shops. Yes, we DID enjoy ourselves. No dh along was along on this trip. MMM...more is good. Quilts Plus lived up to its name, we journeyed there three times in one week. Quilt Quarters twice, and Always in stitches once.
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We model the tradeoff between the balance and the strength of incentives implicit in the choice between hierarchical and matrix organizational structures. We show that managerial biases determine which structure is optimal: hierarchical forms are preferred when biases are low, while matrix structures are preferred when biases are high.
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Paramount would fight "Wonderful Life" sequel
LOS ANGELES- Paramount won't be giving any wings to a planned "It's a Wonderful Life" sequel.
A studio spokeswoman said no project relating to "It's a Wonderful Life" can proceed without a license from Paramount, which owns the film's rights.
Star Partners and Hummingbird Productions announced plans Monday to create a sequel based on the 1946 holiday classic starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed.
Hummingbird Productions president Bob Farnsworth told Variety that "It's a Wonderful Life: The Rest of the Story" was set for release in 2015 and would star Karolyn Grimes, who portrayed Zuzu Bailey from the original film.
Paramount said individuals involved with the sequel have not obtained any of the necessary rights, and the studio would take all appropriate steps to protect those rights.
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Mut and Merloni give their MLB 2013 predictions for the divisions, World Series Champ, and awards.
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Rick to be I can't the I liked that the fulfill the dreams here that's our pretend to feel that they're all right went to the future up these correct and incorporate different they can't all be correct. Or around the American League east bottom of the hour 1230. For L conference call New York -- Baltimore Toronto we have questions because I before diving in the predictions you'd say that the L -- this year. Is the most competitive of the six divisions in baseball. And has the most variety of how the teams could finish or 12345. I would think abate even close. Mean I had a harder time. Picking last place and in the AL east the picking first with other divisions. I just -- trying to figure out how these five teams. Right is yeah -- as it is are going to shape up you could have a million appropriations. Of how this is gonna work. And they could still put myself and something else because you have teams that spent money yet to use the regretted didn't spent money. You have Tampa as it was always the team it's kind of in the mix and the Red Sox and yankees who are fighting for four and five and -- division. In 2013 I never would have believed. If five years -- say guess what. The Yankees and you're about payroll. It'll be signing Lyle -- to three day trial which say the one -- years -- nobody's Tampa. There that the -- -- of the five. The one team right nothing is changed. They still have great pitching. Still a great manager. That's the one team that I think. Everybody would look at and say they're used to have a pretty good idea what they're going to be everybody else. The jays made all these moves the Red Sox the Orioles that the they had last year the Yankees have questions you look at the race and state. This is what they are you look at their opening day line up. And nothing's gonna blow you away from the bats right may be Longoria stays healthy of these at a big year. Idea what you see in my picks yet and need just you know but you look at him and say well. They lost James Shields. Not -- can be no big loss will see. But for the most part did department most consistent team the American League east it's the most interest division baseball old gold their last we can lead into a conversation about the -- before have our guys on your bottom of the hour to direct predictions for. Divisions the playoffs and a couple awards. -- -- I -- do this that he's about Jasper extra tiger up prepared what division are good ago the divisions on the west look at the angels think they're sick they're too good. Last October during a post season I still felt the -- of the best in America it. -- they -- in the oil template I just I felt that way all year last year before the year started your stubborn and I feel it again I think the angels win. The west the target walkway at the central went public last year without a walk away with a it got a little more struggle but I think gum at -- hundred Victor Martinez that team. Questions that -- -- no question about that but I still think that the best -- that the jays in the east who. We agree on the west in the central -- not spent a lot time the other -- the thing with the -- A target -- -- and I just think that no of this we've seen teams go out there -- splash in the off season we said it's not go to war with him before and and because it has worked in the past we just throw that on the jays but I think the additions where they came from. You know RA Dickey who by the way is not a one year wonder -- his last three years. He's a good pitcher Josh Johnson. You know I had the surgery comes back the -- to bring. He's a difference maker you know -- is an innings eater you know I think Brandon Morrow takes that big a step four point that is great last year for the team. Doing and you add that with the lineup and Reyes and Encarnacion and Batiste and -- I just think they're the best team in America only American League east -- We agree on the angels and tigers we disagree big time and he's got I got the Orioles while winning the -- this year. I think that. There's so much pitching depth but what I looked for this year was. If there injuries and pitching staff it was going to be able to account. That the race certainly can I have been second. But the Orioles have. -- the cost man and -- Tillman coming off the DL or by the first week of the year they're not sexy but does a really good rotation. And they get into an apple and you have Johnson you have stroke yup by all. That is a really really good bullpen and if you look at it like we're gonna and it's only people tell -- a -- Miami comic close games they won. In the second half of the year right there all -- those games -- happened early. In the second half of the year they were the top third of offensive teams in baseball. -- third once they get everyone healthy with a big when they really kind of -- one run -- close games that was early. They got late and some of their guys back -- healthy they were -- good offensive team. And if Matt Weiner stays -- in -- order. I don't see any reason why the Orioles in a very contentious debate because of their pitching can I hate to say about like the manager seems to get a lot out of that team. I think they're pissed off about being -- didn't doorway discarded. Think -- be motivated to play well again this year -- that does mean something is division and by a couple of gaining a gamer to. At the Orioles over the rays -- a good -- in Tampa. Out pretty similar to a better line I'd say the bullpen is better Baltimore that the Fernando Rodney. Expecting to get out again Adam this year. -- do you do in here expecting at a gym jump out and I think I think like Pedro stroke and I Allah guys behind never better equipped to pick it up of Rodney. If Jim Johnson fails -- -- -- your open Jake -- good with last year and he's not they sort -- pick and juice and apple pan. -- there's lot of -- got -- archer start the year AAA. But I added that I'm -- the disrespect card gimme Orioles rays. Jason third. Socks and for the Yankees and. -- American League to me is a blue jays to raise a red -- the Orioles and yankees com. Guys -- -- -- -- question mark of the Yankees the tutorials. And have depth -- question -- any of them any good. In this rotation. That's all on edge question and you know it's like they had a great year and get the kaposi's public art it was at first -- was opening day Chan. Aren't a -- -- of and -- mean if they had somebody to sit on top of that rotation even that CC sabathia David Price OK but. I don't think there's anybody there they get depth they got a bunch of guys that throw the ball well but. I just don't know what's gonna get it done just. The last year was I would call -- fluke they -- we have different opinion on -- as Hamels really really good had knee surgery in July and that was sort of I camel might not know reason sabathia only class that second year starting pitcher he's there in my opinion to him. Pretty good before he had knee surgery last year wasn't. I'm not saying again not top tier based on the bottom of the second year likened -- -- him -- -- our rotation. In his two plus and I'm OK with that -- the first time he's ever done this entire career I mean you want to get too unreasonable to more than 177. And he what are your last year before the surgery what three years in a row as a starter Colorado. Mean a negative thing Colorado we want but last year I thought was him -- came out of nowhere no not a chance to put in his second tier right now in. What's going to do it again oh OK but based on a team. The in his career -- penalties capable of so what you at least order top to bottom again and so are the jays rays Sox Orioles yanks yeah. Public to walk our team I give me the race because -- pitching and -- Rangers out west and I I came real close to make it BA's but. Right the Rangers be motivated to make a deal Adobe and it is gonna finish a game game -- half pack. Rays and Rangers couple -- -- while argue yeah I think the Rangers that the youth -- the step back I wouldn't they did the missed out -- everything. This year in you lose him the -- Napoli. And in some long arms he never got involved in -- -- that step back I give -- batteries. In the eighties the depicting is just too good. Too good you got an MVP in the jail for a yes I do. One of the I think what I've never seen a superstar -- -- radar as much as Albert pools. I can't remember -- over the last time we've looked like a superstar like Albert pools. And have just been like yeah they got Hamilton. Yeah you know what. They got out or pool hall got Trout yet they get throughout. They got Albert Pujols OK and then the first time in his career he was traded he went to another league he got off to an awful start and April. And still hit 3105. I I think he must a year from Albert polls -- he was the American League MVP. Odd QB Evan Longoria last year result in a Buster Posey this year it's of Longoria I think in a couple years ago the last few years. Injuries counted the -- what he was gonna do I think fisheries help the duplicate will liars like -- first -- in the order. As protection and he has 3637. Home runs. He drives over a hundred Andy he's the MVP he does that the -- out -- -- -- -- -- one fantasy pick began in private gambled early again it. But I think I have a multi year Longoria firm BP I'm gold really easy it's volume -- I -- I like David Price depict him last year -- As -- Lander that team's loaded on its bases after a couple times this year to be Verlander for site -- Like it. Yeah I I don't know how to get away from the I don't always talk but what I want to say when you look at that -- that the American league of the Lester had Weaver. And I think that he's he's in that grouping week. It was cy young's. Weaver. I still could put -- -- -- price Verlander Felix. And you look at and say OK it probably a couple of groups of which one has. You know the great year. Just like I don't know how to on Tuesday with Verlander boaters do their AL rookie of the year got a name for PMI guy -- Myers. Rule to start the year -- AAA no big deal but it Trout I just think the power and what you gonna see is. You talk about Longoria right -- the big bet that lineup and in September they would talk about a rookie of the year that would impact that the Jackie Bradley will be in a discussion as well. But impact. A power guy rookie year helping a lineup in Tampa Bay that just is searching for another big bet other than Longoria. I think he had a huge impact on that team power wise when he calls when he gets called up. Do they wait the two weeks that he -- wait until mid June. Robert -- juniors who knows that the rays Dubai at the of that kind of impact. Aaron -- the center for governments. A lot of quality young outfielder Jackie Bradley junior and be able to make the argument I Garrett can play a play all year these -- help the acumen we lost that -- BS the stick like a sore thumb because one of the few count the players on this team. Andy's he'd be out master out of the center field job they gave him -- Eric's. I its national league of it is -- yeah National League and their goal Washington I think is just absolutely. Loaded. Majesty look at that team and -- like I don't know how the hell they can they they can't. Win that division I mean -- span in center field and harper worked in the oil field it's just. And the middle their look infield. You know between Desmond Espinoza two guys you know bad but pop. Both those guys Cuba had twenty home runs in the military infield. And get stressed Berkett geo and Zimmerman and and Dan Haren filthy. Dan -- another under the radar kind of signing in debt -- immunity just. And -- a guy like clip last year is a great closer and stored up -- -- and then you add Rafael Soriano I don't know how Washington was that division. The central like at Cincinnati and in west I'm going Dodgers. I just think they're too talented they they just. You know Zack Greinke signing this guy think puts him on top -- he put sinking in Kershaw and Billingsley it's just. It's kind of scary that's super team worked out for the red socks that were at work but it's just yell at us and -- sector keys would they sank Greinke Red Sox. -- -- -- -- In eight pitches and you know pitches -- Crawford does Gonzales is back in his West Coast mode when they go to Goodyear Matt -- to stud eat the register that's too good of -- team. We agree in the east in the central. And that NL west. I can't go the Dodgers managed -- this whole super team thing put together. I got a bad -- of the Dodgers here's starts with -- property -- the giants again it was kind of fluke you know they made their run. Poaching what is -- as well star Sampras -- hall of fame manager. A couple of World Series this while a couple of years ago he's not target the giants -- that group won a World Series wells Beisel won done. We're back two years later when another one. In this state -- baseball that guy is a hall of fame manager Bruce Boccieri and it tight division where -- against the Dodgers. With the giants. -- at the Braves and cardinals. As my two wild card teams. The Braves at the up the Brothers are just -- they're every right there but the nationals to goods sold to plug in minutes while -- spot. And -- cardinals team a little worried about shortstop but -- -- some available for all the might be available. At some point a to -- as you'll Cabrera might be available to shortstop peace Stephen Drew might be available. They applaud that and this kid Shelby Miller back. And in the rotation he made the team. It pretty good -- Carnell my while carts my mile walk -- of the -- friend I think they're pitching too good Posey -- of laws that their good team you know. A puts -- -- an playoffs and out of wild card team is. -- output in the Phillies in there. And I -- -- last year everybody -- -- -- of the illegality right now that's fine how many teams have an emotionally. It seems of that 12 combination even if Roy held it falls apart on the teams of that data Mike Adams to go pap. You know Jimmy Rollins Chase Utley healthy Ryan Howard's healthy. -- Michael Young they add to the mixing of Ben Revere appearance at -- steal bags left and right. I just how they might fall apart we know some of velocity was an issue last year and it was weighed down. It's down even further this year he struggled last year and got injured so maybe don't expect much from him but not many teams can roll out Cole Hamels and Cliff -- Did you stage can't I like their bullpen. And it's just that you know that they really fall that -- -- Ryan Arnold guess what he's helping to get six home runs a sprint. Recently be back that's a good team. That they get back in the post season at Atlanta and tip O'Neill's. Q Mir awards in the NL. My NL my MB PUB -- McCutcheon. And at this particular point to make the -- 82 -- your pick an MVP from a non playoff -- yeah and happen very often no it doesn't happen very -- but it's gonna be that good. And in done. Rookie year -- call from Pittsburgh. You know look at number one pick to start you know miners but. Absolutely -- pick in 2011 absolutes -- Is gonna come in and helped that Pittsburgh teams of -- you know Pittsburgh rookie of the year BP Cy Young Matt -- -- friendly take the jump. Are you go other guys right but I think actually. McCain yeah I give me -- bottle for the MVP you know I try to tied into a team and it's gonna win that division may be represented the -- The league itself in the World Series. Again chalky its idea which are giving them the Stephen Strasburg I mean peacemaker surely. And he pitches -- whites while those three guys Kane Strasburg. -- If Dominic go Strasburg audio monster -- a stupid double monster year if they help put up crazy numbers. One of the best pitchers in baseball when I actually think. Commonly come and play Strasburg actually -- get hurt in a good or bad all that well like save up to set it. This is a team there is that try to protect so much last year and teen attitudes the win the World Series and and they -- because they're worried about being injured agency is -- -- in this year MB and we're gonna revisited again saint. Injuries can happen and whatever. It -- stat out there because the doctors think nickel more than this percentages can increase can't do this can't do that. And -- they just they shut him down. I still don't agree that -- balls he moved by them I just don't agree with its ball -- stupid but. They stuck to their plan that in that image of the year I did Shelby Miller the -- to pitch late last year for the cardinals look great but he's gonna get tested you made that rotation. He's getting a lot of starts against four and five stars what a bunch of games to be side it would a rookie of the year Shelby Miller in the yen while the gimme your ALCS. NLCS and World Series of being really locked this angels beat the tigers Washington. Will be the Dodgers in the nationals will be the angels and tigers over the rays in the American League. -- the reds over the nationals. In the National League in aid to Detroit Cincinnati World Series or -- the tigers mark these down to a joke. -- down. To a chicken out by the way I just look at a pool holes. Mid may from mid -- the end of the season a 119 games. It real -- 1229 home runs 93 RBIs. In four and a half months. People forget about him. He's pretty good looks like trophy that's its lot got a -- -- already like a third biggest story. In that lineup Albert pools that -- -- aren't they get a big stories -- I'll just bounces off -- before we get to our. American League conference call and fifteen minutes ago bluster only tweeted the following and I got -- like staring at injured junior predicted wondering would it mean. Hearing rumblings a major news dot dot dot Mordechai. I was bolster only fifteen minutes ago my first reaction that's. Why I mean if this was like you know. One of them Bruins beat I its -- Again -- But this buster freaking old hearing rumblings of major news dot dot dot. Warnaco. Is that a major injury is that a major trade. Is that a suspension that's a professional tees is that a suspension for those players that story we had what is a month ago well that guy who set I know for a fact that I know in Iran these guys will be suspended that that would. That would be major news. If there was a big round of buyout Genesis suspect that is league could call by way and one reason why you hate from nine brown it's you can I didn't bill. Those are predictions put those on line at WEEI dot com. 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A little after the halfway point in the baseball season, baseball sends ninety percent of its players home. The other ten percent or so all travel to one MLB city as a showcase for the best the game has to offer. Those players are happy to be there, sure, but those who are left out, the journeymen and rookies, they are happy, too. In the middle of a stretch of six or seven months of work, it is their only chance to get consecutive days off. Announcers will joke around and say that the All-Star break 'feels like a two week vacation' for a player.
This makes sense to me. The daily grind of batting practice, fielding drills, bullpen sessions, time in the video room, and then three hours of intense concentration is bound to have its effects. Fatigue, lethargy, a loss of passion and desire. Leaving out the physical pounding of the everyday athlete, (American football offers a week or two of recovery after every 'performance'), the mental monotony takes it's toll. A vacation is a great way to break it up and come back refreshed.
Which is why, I, hard core Blue Jays fan, am writing this while on a Jayscation. I follow this team rigourously. I know the roster moves. I know who is having good at-bats. I know who is no longer trusted to come in from the bullpen. I've been following it this way since Spring Training of 2008. I have opinions and memories of David Purcey, Brad Mills, Scott Richmond, Robert Ray, Brett Cecil, Jo-Jo Reyes, Brian Tallet, Dana Eveland, and Aaron Laffey as rotation candidates. And about a week ago, I found something was happening while I watched games that I hadn't really noticed before. I was getting frustrated with every out the hitters recorded. I was upset with every base hit the pitchers surrendered. On Twitter, I found myself disagreeing with other fans. All of them, pretty much. Some were too pessimistic. Others were too optimistic. Some talked too much. Others didn't watch enough games.
Man was I annoyed. When Brett Lawrie's big comeback sparked the team for a whole three innings before he bowed out again, I was fed up.
With myself.
Yes, this whole thing is about me. I think I could be following the Tigers or the A's or the Braves right now, and I would still have been the same testy, intolerant, miserable type of fan. I decided that I needed to take a little break. A step back. I felt fatigued, and lethargy. I had lost my passion. I needed to do something before it was too late to remember to enjoy the games. To cherish the gift of being in the hunt for a playoff spot.
I resolved to take a week and not watch the Blue Jays on television or in some kind of app. I'm not going to try to ignore Twitter, not going to swear off learning the scores, nothing so extreme. I'm just not going to live and die with every moment. Since I started my Jayscation, they have won twice in walkoff fashion, including the longest game in Jays history. They also let Brad Mills back onto an MLB mound for some kind of sadomasochistic reason, and he did what he does more often than not.
I didn't see any of it. And I'm okay with that. By the time I've completed my self-imposed exile, Adam Lind and Edwin Encarnacion will likely be back in the everyday lineup, and the Royals will likely have lost a game . And all of that is okay.
After a couple of days of not worrying about when the game was on, I realized something else. This is typically the time of year when the Blue Jays aren't particularly watchable. In 2012, they were fielding a lineup with one everyday MLB player in it. In 2013 they were somewhere into they 12th or 13th starting pitcher, with no reinforcements in sight. By now the Jays are usually wedged in fourth or fifth place, and I've got no reason to worry about the outcome of any particular game. So, I take this vacation every year, and I don't even think about it. This year is different. This year I am going to come back to a competitive baseball team. When I go back, I will have a more level head, and an appreciation of the good things I get out of baseball.
If you find yourself in a similar state of mind, living and dying with every pitch, stressing out over every bad throw or funny bounce, take a minute. I urge you to consider a brief respite. Those who live and die with their team, attend the games, buy the merchandise, cheer the loudest (even from their living room couches), they are All-Stars too. If there is more frustration than fun in the Long Season, take a little break. We're going to need you at your best for September and October.
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Britain to fund South African carbon trading experiment
(Reuters) - Britain will expand funding for a programme to help coal-rich South Africa develop a carbon trading market in an attempt to rein in its rising greenhouse gas emissions.
The British High Commission in Pretoria last week said it will fund a pilot emissions trading programme from next year to help companies prepare for a 120-rand-per-tonne ($11.21) carbon tax that is expected to come into force in 2016.
The value of the grant was not disclosed.
The launch of South African's carbon tax, which would apply to major emitters including steel giant ArcelorMittal, utility Eskom [ESCJ.UL] and petrochemical group Sasol, was delayed by one year to allow more time for planning and consultation with stakeholders.
The South African government earlier this year said major emitters will be allowed to use carbon offsets, which could be generated by investment in domestic or possibly regional clean energy sources, to help meet their tax obligations.
The British High Commission's grant, awarded through its Prosperity Fund, will for a second time go to Johannesburg-based Promethium Carbon.
"Funding from the Prosperity Fund will assist to fast track the development of a local carbon trading system in preparation for the carbon tax," said Robbie Louw, a director at Promethium.
Promethium was first selected by the Commission to carry out a 2013 preliminary study as to whether a carbon offset market could complement the tax and help ease costs for industry.
Promethium said the first phase of the study found such a market could function, so a second phase, expected to conclude next February, will focus on how to start trade and on launching a pilot market on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange from 2015. Continued...


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WHY do they choose to sleep where they do??
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WHY do they choose to sleep where they do??
Looks like she'd like some catnip for motivation!
I don't know but they do pick some crazy places. I notice my cat will get in a pattern of sleeping in the same place for days at a time and then she changes her mind doesn't go back to that spot.
I found mine sleeping wrapped around my head this morning. I have no clue why they do the things they do!!
is she reading the paper or is she waiting for the fish and chips that came wrapped in the paper. I can remember when they came wrapped in greaseproof paper then newspaper.
My favorite color cat!
So why are two gray ones living here? (Because they were strays and I fed them)
"Cat... it's what's for dinner! "
Hysterical! Perfect title; aren't they always entertaining?!!
Jan in VA
She seems to know someone there loves the paper so she wants to know what the draw is.
Because we let them... I can't do anything without my two shadows.
The best quote about cats: Only a cat can sleep anywhere and make it look comfortable.
LMBO cute picture :D:D:D


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Re: st: imputing continuous values when respondents select categories, e.g., income category
Clive Nicholas <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Re: st: imputing continuous values when respondents select categories, e.g., income category
Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:37:35 -0400
Richard Williams replied:
> I am not sure what you mean by "implicate" but I suppose that most or all of
> what is true of intreg is also true for xtintreg. Also, I wonder about your
> statement that the data are in no way censored. I think the lower and upper
> bounds are supposed to be regarded as negative and positive infinity, even
> if in practice the observed range is much more limited than that.
> FYI, I have a hypothetical example where intreg works spectacularly well:
> http://www.nd.edu/~rwilliam/xsoc73994/intreg3.pdf
> However, as noted in the handout, everything is set up so intreg's
> assumptions are met. A simulation analysis examining how well it worked
> when assumptions were violated would no doubt be useful.
Apologies for the delay, and I cannot access your PDF at present.
Here, 'implicate' meant 'also apply to'. Tobit models, so far as I
understand them, are suitable for dependent variables which are
'left-censored', which normally means that it contains a
disproportional number of zeros, much of which is information not
fully realized. My argument was that my data for -xtintreg- doesn't
fit that description, and that it was my understanding that it was
more suitable for ordinal-level dependent variables. I could be wrong;
I often am.
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text: MILWAUKEE, Oct. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Jo A. Steinberg, a veteran in the paramedical industry and current president and CEO of Midland Health, has entered into a contractual agreement with EMSI (Examination Management Services, Inc), the market leader in medical information and risk management services for the life insurance industry, as a contractor under the EMSI name for the Southeastern and Southwestern Wisconsin territory. Through physical EMSI office locations in Brookfield and Madison, along with several mobile paramedical examiners, Ms. Steinberg will serve life insurance agents and financial planners with their clients' life and health insurance requirements as needed throughout the area. The new Milwaukee branch phone number is 262-432-8484. Ms. Steinberg is a veteran in the insurance industry, as she had a similar Wisconsin territory 12 years ago when she sold the business. "Fortunately, I have maintained contact with several of the former state of Wisconsin paramedical contractors and EMSI management over the years through the corporate wellness company, Midland Health," said Ms. Steinberg, "The timing of this couldn't be better." Ms. Steinberg and her staff will provide services such as paramedical exams, electrocardiograms (EKGs), blood collection kits, medical record retrieval, inspection reports and more. Ms. Steinberg is approved to provide paramedical exam services for 99% of the insurance carriers located across the United States. "We have plenty of coverage," said Ms. Steinberg. "We are positioned to have to have the largest force of mobile health screeners in the State of Wisconsin!" For information, call toll-free at 855-358-3733. Or learn about the vast array of services offered by EMSI at http://www.emsinet.com/. About Ms. Jo A. Steinberg Ms. Steinberg is a well-known entrepreneur in the Milwaukee area. She is the owner of Midland Health, a national corporate wellness company which has received Future 50 recognition by the MMAC Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, and BizTimes Milwaukee and honored by the Business Journal of Milwaukee as one of the top local companies to work for. As president and CEO of Midland Health, Ms. Steinberg will continue to run that company and her new EMSI exam offices as a separate entity under the same roof, as well as a wholly owned subsidiary of Midland Health. Both companies specialize in health screening services. Midland Health is certified as a 100% woman-owned enterprise, a DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) in Wisconsin and also has a national WBENC (Women's Business Enterprise National Council) certification for woman-owned enterprises. "I am extremely excited to have this opportunity twice in a lifetime," said Ms. Steinberg.


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I wasn't wowed by the color and it's hard to get the magnetic ripples to do anything interesting. Fun idea but I'll be donating this bottle because I don't see wearing it again.
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Steamboat Springs Steamboat Springs High School physical education teacher Luke DeWolfe has been named interim athletic director.
DeWolfe, who has been in the school district for three years, will take over the role vacated by Ken Webbe.
Webbe resigned Oct. 26 citing the need to spend more time with his family.
DeWolfe has coached track and field for three years and has been the varsity boys basketball coach the past two years.
DeWolfe will assume the role Monday.
When Webbe left, high school Principal Kevin Taulman said the school wanted to get someone into the role as soon as possible. At the time, Taulman said he was looking to get someone from inside the district who knew the situation to fill the position.
On Thursday, Taulman said DeWolfe fits that role.
"He's an internal candidate that knows what is going on," Taulman said. "He's been working on scheduling anyway. He's been very integral in getting that done. He knows what schedules need to be done and what needs to be completed."
DeWolfe was approached about filling the position and took some time with his family to decide what to do.
After thinking about it, DeWolfe said it was an opportunity he wanted to explore.
"I know I have a lot to learn," he said. "It will be a challenge, but hopefully I can help the district, the kids and the coaches."
DeWolfe enters the job with more than 10 years of experience as a coach. He coached football, track and basketball at Highland High School before coming to Steamboat.
He'll continue to coach basketball at Steamboat, but he said he was unsure whether he would coach track. He was scheduled to be a co-head coach with Steamboat cross-country coach Andy Reust.
A full-time substitute will take over DeWolfe's role as a physical education teacher.
Taulman said earlier that the school district would wait until March or April to advertise for a full-time athletic director.
DeWolfe said he wanted to see how the job goes before thinking about the long-term possibilities.


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Never-before-seen live concert film clips of Led Zeppelin performing "The Song Remains the Same" in Greensboro, NC, May 31, 1977 (John Bonham's 29th birthday). Special thanks to "J.P." for the film.
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Led Zep 77 Tour
They played Richfield Coliseum in Ohio also on this tour.
I was in 10th grade and LOVED IT !!
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Spiritual events in NYC: Buddhism, art, yoga and more
Recharge your spiritual batteries with our Zen guide, featuring our pick of enlightening events in NYC.
We love the socks off our crazy city, but sometimes New York gets a little—well, crazy. For those seeking serenity in Gotham, we've gathered together the best spiritual events in NYC. Watch celebrities grapple with the big philosophical questions in conversation at the Rubin Museum or massage your mind at a Zen center. If you're trying to kick-start a meditation practice, the city's top teachers are only a click away. Get busy, people! Just do it calmly.
Our pick of spiritual events
The Labyrinth at Marble Collegiate Church
While we can't promise you David Bowie and Sir Didymus, this walkable labyrinth does offer you the chance to get truly centered (rather than completely lost). While we tend to think of labyrinths as elaborate follies created by very rich people, these mazes have been used as meditative tools for thousands of years. The indoor marble creation at Marble Collegiate Church (itself established in the 17th century) echoes a medieval design found in the Chartres Cathedral in France. Walking the route, you're instructed to clear your mind and focus on your breath; the center is a place of meditation and, if you like, prayer. The church has some pretty stunning stained glass windows too, perfect for reflection of all sorts. Call ahead to confirm.
Inside the Cathedral of St. John the Divine Walking Tour
Join Bernie Cohen (of Bernie's New York Walking Tours) on a tour of the historic church, including its Rose Window, historical parapet and Chapels of the Tongues. Meet at northwest corner of 112th St and Amsterdam Ave. Subway: 1 to 110th St–Cathedral Pkwy.
The Epic of Everest
It is stunningly rare to be offered a quiet adventure these days, and those seeking a break from the thrills 'n' spills of such outdoor-adventure movies as 127 Hours or Alive would do well to investigate this 90-year-old treasure, a restoration of Captain John Noel's 1924 documentary of a British team's attempt to climb Everest.
Peaceful venues
Shambhala Meditation Center
This meditational mainstay was founded in NYC in 1971 by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche—the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader who revolutionized the way Buddhist meditation was taught in the '70s. Besides running meditation classes on every level, the center has a positively enlightening talks program ("Queer Dharma," "Sex, Love, and Compassion"), and guest speakers include the spiritually starry likes of Pema Chödrön.
Kadampa Meditation Center
An eight-foot golden statue of the Buddha glows in the center of the meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Center, a serene space in Chelsea. Originally founded in 1994 by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the studio was first located in a graffiti-covered dance studio, two blocks away from its present home, which opened in 2012. Besides daily meditation classes (it only costs $4 for a spot at lunchtime), the center offers a variety of retreats and courses with such promising titles as "How to Have a Wonderful Life," plus a Sunday session for children called "Dharma for Kids."
Brooklyn Zen Center
If you're constantly being told to chill out, it may be time to check out this Park Slope meditation haven. Whether you're simply curious about the practice or are a lifelong Buddhist, the BZC aims to accommodate you in its community, offering daily meditation meetings (zazen), stacks of courses covering the basics of Zen Buddhism and practical workshops. The center also hosts concerts in addition to classes and talks.
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Virayoga founder Elena Brower is one of the city's most renowned and beloved yoga teachers. Read her take on what makes this spiritually-minded Union Square furnishings store indispensable.
#SaveNYC: Toni Collette's case for Maha Rose
Actor and Hollywood star Toni Collette tells us about what New York gem it would break our heart to lose: a hidden holistic healing studio in Greenpoint.
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Hundreds of European Union staff today staged a warning strike to push wage demands and threatened to block EU ministerial meetings later this week.
The civil servants want a 3.7% pay increase in line with commitments made earlier. About half the EU member states say a pay increase is inappropriate in times of economic crisis.
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Jewel of the Sea-New England/Canada - Autumn Cruising!: Jewel of the Seas Cruise Review by Atlantis Aura
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Jewel of the Sea-New England/Canada - Autumn Cruising!
Destination: Canada & New England
Embarkation: Boston
In Boston it was sunny and we opted to take the Water Taxi from the airport. There is a free shuttle at the airport More which takes you right to the pier. A CB handset with a direction sign allows you to call the water taxi. They were floating not far off the pier and we boarded easily. The taxi does make other stops on the water front but the ride was great and it only cost us about $12 each. It was definitely a scenic way to arrive in the city and afforded us wonderful photo shots of Boston and the ship when we came around a bend.
We got off the water taxi right at the boat on a boardwalk. There were no lines and we were able to walk right up to check in. Our bags were taken quickly by porters and we only stood in line for about 5 minutes before being attended to by a very nice lady who checked us in. I had been slightly concerned because we do not have passports. We do have Enhanced Michigan Drivers License's which are issued by Homeland Security for the purpose of driving across the border. We also had our certified birth certificates as stated on the website requirements for closed entry loop cruises to Canada. I did not see anyone else around us using these type of documents to check in as most people had passports. While we had no problem with our check in process and were cleared quickly for boarding, I would consider a passport in future Canadian cruises as I think it might have been even quicker to get thru the check in.
As we were approaching the gangplank to board the ship we were shuffled in for the first of many photographs by the ships photographer. I have no problem getting a few pics but there are literally photographers everywhere you turn throughout the week. It is beyond annoying. Eventually we started refusing pictures and going around the photographer stands.
We finally boarded the ship around 2pm. The ship is a nice size but not so big that you can't quickly navigate yourself to the layout or get around in a reasonable amount of time. We went to the Windjammer Buffet to get a light lunch. The tables were all packed so we went to the outside pool area and sat down to eat. It was breezy and a bit chilly but it was nice to be in the sun.
Our rooms were ready as soon as we boarded and our luggage was there by 6pm. We left the port at 5pm and stood towards the rear to watch our departure. Watching Boston slip away in a setting sun was magical.
We spent the day walking the ship and were the only ones playing mini golf at 10pm. There were plenty of things to do on board but we preferred exploring on our own and enjoying our time walking the decks.
We chose to utilize room service for all of our breakfast's. This allowed us to eat leisurely while getting ready to get off at the port of calls. I found on cruise critic an article about a lady who made little tip bags filled with hard candy's and thank you notes to give to the employees who brought room service food. As it was almost Halloween we did these tip bags and they were a hit with the employees. I'm glad we took the time to make that extra effort of appreciation to those who made our trip so enjoyable.
We ate lunch in port. We did not go to the formal dining room for any meals. There were several reasons for this. We do not like to dress up on formal nights, we did not want to be seated at a large table with strangers (I know some people love this part of cruising, we prefer to enjoy the time to ourselves as our jobs at home have us on opposite hours), and we have plainer tastes in food preferring a good Italian pasta and marinara compared to some of the more "fancy" dishes being served. With that said, we found the other places to eat more than adequate in choices, flavors and quality. I believe we would continue to dine in this matter on future cruises. We did not eat at the reservation only establishments which required additional fees. Being our first cruise we felt we would have enough choices with out the additional cost.
We enjoyed the movie cinema which showed fairly recent movies, most of which we had not seen. We also went to the magicians show. We thought it might be a little hokey but we really enjoyed it and were glad we went. We went to the tango show and it was wonderful. The other dancing/singing show performed by the ships performers we skipped. They seemed a little too silly, singing songs that would be more appropriate for a cruise commercial, and you could catch the show on your TV the following night. We had intended to use the rock wall but on the days we could have the weather was not cooperating. Mini Golf was fun, the hot tubs were open but packed so we did not go. The other amenities looked nice (gym, shuffleboard, ping pong, etc) looked fun but we had so much to absorb that we just never got around to it.
Our days at sea were extremely wavy. My partner took Bodine religiously and had not problems with sea sickness. She did not enjoy the constant rocking motion of the ship and the feeling of compression (compared best to a non stop light headed feeling) that came with it. I don't get seasick and the motion did not bother me more than it was becoming annoying by nightfall. Luckily our 2 days at sea were spaced apart and knowing that we only had to endure a day of it before we'd be right back on land again made it easier to deal with.
Our favorite spot was sitting on the interior balconies by the coffee shop, drinking coffee, playing cards and listening to the music coming from the bottom of the centrum. The band they had there were amazing and watching the "older couples" dance at random below was sweet.
The ship never felt crowded although on sea days you did notice more people around however we were always able to find a place to be by ourselves.
I loved the aspect of cruising and being able to wake up, be at port, enjoy a day in port and get back on the ship was fantastic. No driving, no traffic, literally 24hrs of doing whatever , whenever we wanted.
All the employees went out of the way to be friendly. They remembered our names and our likes/dislikes.
I purchased the Romance Package to be waiting in our room on arrival. I had non-alcoholic champagne, red velvet cupcakes, a gourmet breakfast in our room one day with mimosa's, silver picture frame with a picture from the cruise of us, appetizers delivered to our room before dinner one night. Cost wise I felt this was an excellent value. There were a few issues though. The order menu showed the cupcakes were vanilla, my significant others favorite, however red velvet were delivered, not so much a favorite. I think substitutes should be avoided especially when it comes to food/taste. Because we had avoided some of the photographers after a week of being hounded, we did not have a 8x10 photo to put with our frame. I explained to the clerk, this was fine, we would take the frame and if it was OK , a smaller 5x7 pic and I'd find a way to matte it at home. She continued to pressure us into taking another picture. After having just come from a port with rain we did not feel like having a picture taken looking like a drowned rat. I thanked her but assured her I would rather take the smaller picture. She continued to rant but after a few minutes she stopped and supplied the frame and smaller pic. The breakfast served in our room could only be ordered by physically going down to the main dining room and finding our assigned head waiter. Due to the fact we had not been dining in the formal dining room it became a big production and 3 employees to bring our waiter out to us. He then "scolded" us for not being in the main dining room and wanted to know why we had not been there all week, and how our table-mates were disappointed and on and on..I felt like my dad was there ready to ground me. I know they depend on tips but we tipped anyway and being an adult I did not appreciate being made to feel guilty about where I chose to eat on MY vacation. I feel RCI could handle this whole dining situation differently and as far as the breakfast, I should have been able to order it via the telephone like we did for room service, or thru my cabin steward to took our breakfast cards the rest of the week. Due to these two incidents, I most likely would not order this package in the future.
I did all of the planning for the trip thru the Internet on my own. RCI's website is easy to navigate and between that and cruise critic I was able to get any questions answered. I enjoy the process of planning and researching our vacations so being able to have total control during the booking process is important to me. I also booked all our off shore excursions on my own utilizing the internet and Trip Adviser's ratings. This saved us easily 50% off the cost of excursions. If we were to go to a European Cruise, I would rely more heavily on the ships excursions due to language and geographical restraints, but for the Canadian area I felt comfortable navigating the towns on our own.
I would jump at the chance to go on another cruise and would search RCI first for their options. My partner will go also although she is not as fond of sea days, she was relieved to know she wouldn't get sick and I think she will be more relaxed next time knowing what to expect. Less
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They sat on the grass under the trees with children in strollers. Older people had bought collapsible chairs to sit on while they waited. Women sheltered from the heat under umbrellas, while families of all ages stood huddled in small groups, speaking softly.
Hundreds had come to pay their respects to a man they did not know - Adam Dunning, the Australian Federal Police protective service officer killed by a sniper in the Solomon Islands.
Just before 3pm they stood to line Anzac Parade, which leads down from the War Memorial to Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra.
Empty strollers were left on the verge. Hats and baseball caps removed and heads bowed in silence as Mr Dunning's flag-draped coffin passed.
Sam Evans, 28, served with Mr Dunning for about five months in East Timor. He had sat on the grass with a friend.
The informality of the moment would have pleased Adam, he said.
"Everybody would be pleased with it, that served in the military. It's good to know that, even though I'm not in the military anymore, that people still support what the military do," he said.
"There's a lot of people, you know, who can't be forgotten, that are still serving overseas on operations - whether they be in the military or in the federal police or protective services. I think it's partly to recognise that as well."
It was especially nice to see so many families, Mr Evans said.
Inspector Steve Haell had served with Mr Dunning in the Solomon Islands. Pinned to his AFP shirt was a blue and white chequered ribbon - a symbol of police service. About 30,000 ribbons had been distributed to Canberrans over the past two days. Many gave gold coins in return, raising almost $3000.
Mr Dunning had "made the ultimate sacrifice for basically doing an operation for Australia overseas, so it's nice to see a number of people out there," Inspector Haell said.
Three generations of the Brown family were represented. Jenny, 55, her daughter Tracey, 33, and her two granddaughters, Jessica, 13, and Briana, 4. "It's to pay respects to someone who died absolutely needlessly," Mrs Brown said. "And as a mark of respect of other people who are going through the same thing."
A team of men from ACT Fire and Rescue waited in their vehicle. As part of the "emergency services society" they had come to pay their respects to one of their own. Chris Graham, 36, said he had not known Mr Dunning but Canberra was a small community and he "grew up in this town just like all of us here".
Daniel Harlovich, 14, had not known Mr Dunning either. But he had read the newspapers and watched the reports on TV. "It was good he was helping other people," he said.
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