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I wrote up a cartridge discussion over a year ago after ol' Mike Venturino published his article on the .45 Colt that had the disparaging name. Now I think that Venturino is one of the best firearms writers in the business but I took issue with his article about the .45 Colt. I suspect the Duke wrote that one tongue-in-cheek as he's gotten a lot of mileage from the grand old pistol cartridge over the years considering the volume of articles he's written that have included .45 Colt discussion in their content.
Here's hoping that y'all will expand on the cartridge discussions and post your impressions of the rounds with which you've had experience.
A Colorful History
The .45 Colt was developed by Colt and appeared in 1873 along with a spanking new single action revolver featuring a solid frame. This was a rugged improvement over the open top Colt models that preceded it. The open top design, an obvious holdover from the Colt percussion revolvers of the past 35 to 40 years was pretty much at its technological limits with regards to durability and cartridge effectiveness. The new Model 1873 Single Action Army was a hit with the Ordnance Department and a contract was awarded Colt in July of 1873. Between the years 1873 and 1891 the Colt factory delivered 37,063 Single Action Army .45's to the government.
Civilians also clamored for the new Colt revolver. Though it came to be chambered in other cartridges including target rounds, some British favorites, and also cartridges (including a .44 rimfire) that were interchangeable with popular Winchester lever action rifles, it was far and away most popular in the .45 Colt chambering.
Colt soon brought out a large, rather primitive double action revolver that resembled the Single Action Army and also featured the ejector rod affixed to its barrel. It's mechanism was said to be fragile. The revolver known as the Model 1878 was made available in several chamberings, the .45 Colt being the most popular one.
And why shouldn't the .45 Colt cartridge be popular? It came in a smooth, easy handling revolver of simple design and it was potent. The old 19th century loading of a 255 grain lead bullet over 40 grains of FFg black powder could churn up as much as 900 fps with 450 ft. lbs of muzzle energy. No slouch by today's standards, the .45 Colt was generally considered to be the most powerful handgun cartridge until the advent of the .357 Magnum in 1935.
A Bad Choice. Your Government in Action
The .45 Colt was a cartridge that really did help tame the West and it gave reliable service wherever it was employed. In 1889 however the Ordnance Board had collective brain fade in my opinion and went for the new-fangled Colt double action swing-out revolver chambered for the decidedly tame .38 Long Colt. The .45 Single Action Army revolvers were gradually withdrawn as the military took delivery of these .38 models. In 1898 there came a "splendid little war" known as the Spanish-American War. Most U.S. sidearms used in that conflict were the Colt double action .38 models. Teddy Roosevelt himself used one of these .38 revolvers, salvaged from the Battleship Maine, to kill a Spanish soldier in the famous charge up San Juan hill, or so the story goes. The new Colt seemed to give a good account of itself during the war. Perhaps the more 'civilized' Spaniards and their colonial conscripts knew the rules and promptly and conveniently went 'hors de combat' when struck with a 150 grain .38 bullet that started out at a leisurely 700 fps.
Since Spain couldn't fight its way out of a wet paper bag the United States took over administration of Spanish territories at the conclusion of the war. One of these territories was the far-flung Philippines. The Spanish had only had a tenuous control of some islands in this archipelago and no real control over portions of the larger islands. The native population loathed the Spaniard. Now it was the Yank's turn to try his hand at control. Along with other peoples of the islands the Moro tribesmen had other ideas about submitting to foreigners. The Moro tribesmen, a native Muslim sect were a fiercely independent people. The troops of the occupation were subject to savage attacks on occasion by many Filipinos but none more vicious than the Moro tribesman when he "ran Juramentado". These attacks were made by individual Moro fanatics who had especially prepared themselves to endure as much bodily injury as possible while attempting to kill as many infidels as they could before their own deaths and subsequent 'rewards'. Juramentado roughly translates oath and Moros pledged to kill as many of the enemy as possible. They would use drugs to deaden pain, bind themselves up in very tight cloth and cords in order to limit blood loss and which also provided some protection for their bodies. Then wielding their favorite weapon the Kris, which is a very short squiggly-bladed sword, they would fall on the American troops, slashing and hacking in a most hideous way. Armed troops were dying under these dreadful attacks. It became widely reported that the Colt .38 revolvers were entirely lacking in enough power to decisively halt these attacks. Many of the old Colt Single Action Army .45 revolvers were trundled out of war reserve stores and rapidly shipped to the beleaguered troops. Some success was noted in the larger .45 Colt cartridge's performance against a more determined enemy. The Ordnance department contracted for supplies of Colt's New Service revolver chambered in .45 Colt to boost inventories of needed revolvers. These New Service revolvers, all chambered for the .45 Colt became known as the Model 1909. Even the elderly Colt Model 1878 double action revolver in .45 Colt was provided and issued in the Philippines as the Model 1902. The Ordnance Board was casting about for a new semi-automatic pistol to replace the revolver for the American fighting man. One requirement was that it be chambered for a .45 caliber cartridge. The reports of the failures of the .38 revolvers were fresh on the Board's mind. The Colt Model 1911 was the result but that is another story.
The Philippine Insurrection is a cypher in American history that deserves more study. A proud American will be disgusted by some of the methods the Army used to achieve dominance over the Filipinos. It's not one of the bright spots in our history.
The .45 Colt Mustered Out
At the dawning of the 20th Century the .45 Colt retained a large measure of popularity. If one needed a powerful large caliber handgun it could be counted on. Colt was still cranking out the Single Action Army in .45 Colt and also offered the more modern New Service double action revolver in the cartridge. Smith & Wesson chambered a smattering (a bare smattering I might add) of it's fine Triple Lock revolvers for the .45 Colt.
Only by the 1930's did the .45 Colt's popularity begin to wane. Single Action Army production was tapered off to a trickle and the high quality New Service was priced beyond the reach of many shooters in the Depression era. Smith & Wesson had no real interest in chambering the .45 Colt in its N-Frame revolver as it's own cartridge development, the .44 Special was being sold to satisfy the S&W fan of the big bore revolver. Besides, in 1935 the .357 Magnum appeared and this new Smith & Wesson cartridge fired the imaginations of shooters with dreams of what could be accomplished with magnum capabilities. The .45 Colt, good as ever, became an also-ran.
If the .45 Colt was an also-ran in the 1930's it was positively moribund in the 1940's. World War II reshaped the output of the two American handgun competitors. Exigencies dictated that handguns suitable for the war effort be manufactured. The .45 Colt was surplus to these needs so was not made. It's been said that the entire tooling and machinery for manufacture of the New Service was taken out of the Colt factory and left outside on a back lot to ruin in order to make way for wartime production of the M1911A1.
Now the .45 Colt cartridge was abandoned even by Colt, its originator who had discontinued both the Single Action Army and New Service. A very few .45 Colt revolvers were made up by Smith & Wesson in the late 1940's and early 1950's.
But a funny thing happened to the .45 Colt on its way to the bone yard. Americans went ga-ga over the "horse opera". First featured in film and on radio programs, the Western transferred nicely onto the new technological wonder, the television. Suddenly the American male wanted western style guns like he admired in the shows. Just think how neato it'd be, casting a steely-eyed squint down the barrel of one's trusty .45 Colt. Colt sat up and took notice and started up production of the Single Action Army again. The first SAA clones with names like Hawes, Great Western, and Herters appeared in the early to mid 1950's. A fellow named William B. Ruger expanded his handgun line to include a single action revolver of his own design. All this new crop of western styled revolvers featured the .45 Colt as an available chambering. Sales were good. Fast draw competition became a national craze among pistoleros back then just as all things AR15 are the craze now. Some years ago I ask my family doctor about gun shot wounds and he said the most common gun shot wound he treated were wounds to the right leg and foot back when fast draw was popular.
By the 1960's and 1970's the .45 Colt settled into a comfortable niche for the American handgunner. Despite the introduction of more powerful .44 and .41 Magnum cartridges it remained fairly popular. Ruger Blackhawks remained available in .45 Colt. In 1977 Smith & Wesson made a commemorative revolver chambered in .45 Colt for the 125th anniversary of its founding. The next year the Model 25 in .45 Colt became a standard cataloged item. Colt came out with the Anaconda in 1991 and soon it became available in .45 Colt. Sadly both of these fine handgun models have been discontinued.
Cowboy Action Shooting came into vogue in the early 90's as I recall. It may have started earlier out in California but I didn't see it in Texas until then. Clones of the Colt Single Action Army sprouted like mushrooms and remain popular. Lots of them chamber the .45 Colt. Colt is still turning out the Single Action Army in .45 Colt in its custom shop. Smith & Wesson catalogs the Model 625 in .45 Colt. Ruger sells its share of .45 Colt Blackhawk and Vaquero single action revolvers.
Is .45 Colt Good For Anything?
You betcha! A good .45 Colt would be a great choice for the shooter who only wanted a single handgun for everything. It could satisfy plinking chores, self-defense, field use and hunting up to deer sized game. When I was 13 I used an old mongrel Smith & Wesson 4-inch .45 Colt to put down a medium sized dog that was raiding the ducks on our tank. I've got a cousin who has taken several deer with his Smith & Wesson Model 25 .45 Colt with an 8 3/8-inch barrel. He uses a heavy handload stoked with Unique and claims great success. I think the .45 Colt would be a walloping good deer cartridge out to any distance that we have any business attempting with open sights. In my admittedly limited experience the .45 Colt isn't quite as accurate as some other cartridges but still groups better than my ability to shoot. It's been said that the cartridge is too capacious for modern smokeless powders but this is hogwash in my opinion. Sure, most any factory .45 Colt performance may be duplicated with handloads in the shorter .45 Auto Rim or .45 ACP in a suitable revolver but so what. The big .45 was here first. I'd feel very well armed indeed to be able to reach for a .45 Colt revolver in time of need.
Handloading the .45 Colt
Here's were I fall short. I've only owned a .45 Colt for about six years. It's a Colt New Service Model 1909 with a 5 1/2-inch barrel. It's tight with a perfect bore. Unique handloads are all that have been fired in it and precious little load development has been done to date. I hope that some other readers will chip in with their handloading experiences and the .45 Colt.
255 grain cast lead SWC, min charge/Unique* MV 836 fps ME 396 ft./lbs.
255 grain cast lead SWC, max charge/Unique* MV 1018 fps ME 587 ft./lbs.
255 grain cast lead SWC, 40 grains FFg MV 888 fps ME 447 ft./lbs.
230 grain FMJ-RN Unique MV 793 ME 321 ft./lbs
185 grain cast lead SWC Unique MV 849 fps ME 296 ft/lbs.
*As published in the Lyman 46th edition handloading manual
All tests done with Colt New Service w/5 1/2-inch barrel
Fired over an Oehler Model 12 chronograph
Sorry, that's it. If ya' don't care for Unique I can't help ya'. I'm intending to run more tests with other powders and play with the .45 Colt some more in future.
I cannot now remember whether the very first handgun I ever fired was my Uncle's Colt SAA "artillery model" .45 Colt or his Smith & Wesson Model 15. I was about the same age when I fired both for the first time. The old Colt has seen use with the heavy charge of Unique listed above though the serial number is around 80,000 as I recall. Scares me now. It always impressed me as the hardest kicking handgun known to man when I was a kid.
The Colt New Service would have never been a good choice for the .44 Magnum if it's production had crossed the introduction of that cartridge. The back strap of the New Service really pounds the hand when fired with the listed heavy charge of Unique. A hypothetical New Service in .44 Magnum would be punishing in the extreme. The New Service in .45 Colt is great when used with factory equivalent loads.
I have three cartridges which I've named "the mighty three" in my mind. The .44 Special, the .45 Colt, and the .45 ACP. None wear the magnum moniker but all are highly effective as handgun cartridges go. Folks could enjoy these cartridges if they tried 'em instead of some big boomer. Of the three the .45 Colt is the oldest and deserves respect and a home in a serious pistolero's handgun battery.


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Star Mazda: Juncos Racing Inks Venezuelans Palli and Ferreira for 2012
Venezuelans Bruno Palli and Diego Ferreira will make their Star Mazda Championship debuts as Team Viso Venezuela representatives
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Juncos Racing has signed the Venezuelan racing pair of Bruno Palli and Diego Ferreira for the upcoming 2012 Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear.
With the goal of adding to its winning resume in the Star Mazda Championship - which includes the 2010 series title - Juncos Racing has added 20 year-old Palli and 18 year-old Ferreira to its 2012 driver line-up. Accomplished racers in Venezuela and Europe, Palli and Ferreira will migrate their careers to the U.S.A. this season as representatives of "Team Viso Venezuela", an initiative founded by the duo's Venezuelan manager and IZOD IndyCar Series driver E.J. Viso.
"Team Viso Venezuela" is a program that promotes bringing young talents from the South American country to compete in the Mazda Road to Indy ladder with the help of Venezuelan supporters. The hope is that the racers can then climb through the ranks until they reach the peak of American open-wheel racing, the IZOD IndyCar Series. Juncos Racing currently runs teams in the top two steps of the ladder, the Star Mazda Championship and the Firestone Indy Lights Series.
"After talking with Ricardo [Juncos] for a long time, we concluded that we would start a partnership to bring young drivers into the Mazda Road to Indy and Star Mazda Championship," commented Viso. "On my side, I thought about the best drivers in Venezuela to bring to the series. I believe that Bruno [Palli] and Diego [Ferreira] will get the job done. I'm very proud to say that I started 'Team Viso Venezuela'. I created the program to promote young drivers coming from my country so that they can have a bright future in auto racing. My idea is to manage them and give them all the tools I can for them to have successful careers."
"It is an honor for us to be working with E.J. Viso and the 'Team Viso Venezuela' initiative," said Juncos Racing Team Owner Ricardo Juncos. "This partnership is going to be huge for everyone involved, and it is going to give a lot of opportunities for Venezuelan drivers to race in the U.S.A. I'm excited that Bruno Palli and Diego Ferreira will be some of the first drivers to represent 'Team Viso Venezuela', and I'm so glad to have signed them to be part of the Juncos Racing team this season. We have been testing with Bruno and Diego, and they have really impressed the team so far. They improved a lot over four days, and clearly showed that they will be fighting for the top this season. This is the beginning of really good things for Juncos Racing and 'Team Viso Venezuela'. We can't wait to get the 2012 season started."
Palli and Ferreira have had somewhat similar career paths throughout their lives. Like many other racecar drivers, they both started racing in karts, and winning titles in Venezuela at a young age. In 2008, they each made an appearance in the Venezuelan Formula Ford 1600 Championship along with fellow countryman and Star Mazda Championship competitor Carlos Linares, and at the end of 2009, all three participated in a European Formula 3 test in Valencia, Spain. Palli and Ferreira have already completed several successful tests with Juncos Racing this year, two of which were held this past week at Roebling Road and Palm Beach International Raceway.
Palli has won many karting titles throughout his career, such as the Venezuelan Novice MiniKart Champion in 2001, the Viso Cup Champion in 2004, the Venezuelan "Best Pilot Award" in both 2004 and 2005, and the Venezuelan "Driver of the Year Award" and "Karting Athlete of the Year Award" in 2006. In 2008, Palli became the Venezuelan Easykart Runner-Up Champion and competed in two Venezuelan Formula Ford 1600 Races, taking a win and a third place finish. The following year, Palli finished fourth in the European Formula 3 Championship, and in 2011, he became the Venezuelan Formula Ford 1600 National Champion, as well as the Pan American Easykart Champion.
"I am very excited to join the Juncos Racing team," stated Palli. "I am really looking forward to competing in the Star Mazda Championship and the Mazda Road Indy program this year. I feel very confident in our team, and I hope to bring many podiums and wins to them this year. It means so much to me and my supporters to have the support of my longtime friend and now manager E.J. [Viso]."
Ferreira is a one-time Regional Karting Champion, a two-time International Karting Champion, and a five-time National Karting Champion, that has won such titles as "Driver of the Year" and "Rookie of the Year" by the IRDA, TACV and FVK, and a Silver Medal in the 2007 Venezuelan National Games. In 2008, Ferreira competed in one Venezuelan Formula Ford 1600 race, and in 2009, he competed in three races in the series, scoring two wins, one second place finish, and third overall in the championship. Also in 2009, he finished third in the Pan American Easykart Championship and completed his aforementioned European Formula 3 test with Campos Racing. Last season, Ferreira competed in the Latam Challenge Series Formula 2000 powered by Volkswagen, finishing fourth in the novice category, the Venezuelan Rotax Max Challenge (DD2 Senior) finishing fourth, and the Florida Winter Tour (Rotax DD2) finishing fifth.
"I feel very happy and excited to have signed with Juncos Racing," stated Ferreira. "This was always my plan, and I thank E.J. Viso for making all of this possible. I think it will be a great season for us, and to be able to work with a Venezuelan teammate and friend like Bruno Palli is great. We have been racing together for a long time, and now we will bring 'Team Viso Venezuela' to American motorsports. I think the Juncos Racing team has always proven itself to be one of the best in the category, which is why we chose to race with them. We have already had some great tests, so we know this was the right step for us."
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Re: What does the Centerboard Do...?
We have a 35 ft k/c boat and there is a substantial enough difference pointing ability and also righting moment to use it in winds over 12 knots, especially on the windward legs.
Our draft is 4'6 witout and 7.5 with. Without the centerboard down we would reef at 15-16 knots ( no gusts), with it down we can remain with fuull sails and no terrible weather helm till 20 ( no gusts). Our pointing ability is 4 degerees higher also
Also the drag of the centerboard will depend on its thickness and shape. Ours is quite heavy (Laminate over metal)( my wife once dropped the line when deploying it and the boat shuddered when it swung down into place. It is also very tapered with a very thin leading edge to reduce its drag.
We use ours quite frequently to gain an advantage on windward legs and often can sail inside ( point higher) many boats because of it ( not the only reason). It is on our checklist when entering shallower waters to raise it also.
We deploy it every time out to at least clear the trunk of inwanted critters so it doesnt get frozen into place through lack of use.
Dont get rid of it and learn how to use it to your advantage. Big differnece in useage from a small sailboat using it for its keel.
Re: What does the Centerboard Do...?
squid!I haven't had the c.b. down on my py in a couple of years,I've never been able to see much difference,but then I'm not a racer so a tiny bit of extra speed doesn't concern me one way or the other,the py c.b. is fiberglass so it doesn't weigh that much
Re: What does the Centerboard Do...?
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Actually the centerboard down could make broaching worse, during an accidental jibe for example. At least that's the case on a dinghy.
Re: What does the Centerboard Do...?
Actually the centerboard down could make broaching worse, during an accidental jibe for example. At least that's the case on a dinghy.
When broaching with the centerboard down, the centerboard prevents the boat from slipping and makes heeling even worse (that's sometimes referred to as tripping over the centerboard).
However, at the same time, the centerboard can add stability when running (downwind) as it can dampen the lateral oscillation due to the sail and the waves.
Now I'm not expert nor am I a racer but this is my experience.
On a bigger boat, with a ballast and a higher drag, I'm not sure how much the centerboard will affect the behavior but it should be along the same trends.
Re: What does the Centerboard Do...?
Trust your GPS. You were going faster although not necessarily in the exact direction you were pointing. Hopefully your GPS can also show you your bearing (actual course) as this can help you know your VMG (vector made good?).
My Tartan 27 sounds very similar to your PY 26 in hull design. We have been racing her against other fin keel boats (Tartan 30, Catalina 30 etc).
For one light wind race our CB was stuck up in the slot and would not come down. We ended up winning anyway. No CB deployed = less underwater drag + a little extra leeway. In higher winds I'd speculate that with no CB you would end up with more leeway that trumped the lack of drag. In other words, there is a point of diminishing returns on keeping the CB up as the wind speed increases.
The cut in stone recommendations for deploying the CB given above are more for dinghy sailboats that only have a CB and no keel. Our boats have a keel and track well even without the CB deployed. I'd recommend that you play with different settings of the CB on different points of sail in different wind strengths.
For instance, in high winds (10 - 18) to reduce weather helm on a beat (close hauled) we can raise the CB to 1/2 way, which moves the center of lateral resistance aft. Counterintuitive perhaps but true. This website explains the sci-fi details better than I can: Helm Balance – Center of Effort, Lateral Resistance, Centerboard, Mast Rake - Waves « Jordan Yacht Brokerage
PACESHIP PY26 sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com
Re: What does the Centerboard Do...?
As others have stated, your lead keel is what provides most of your righting moment. The centerboard's primary function is to generate the lift required to sail upwind. It will certainly reduce leeway when reaching, but the big benefit is allowing you to point much higher when beating. I would not advise removing it! You don't NEED it but without it your upwind performance will suffer. Off the wind it is nothing but drag, so go ahead and retract it and you will sail faster.
Re: What does the Centerboard Do...?
My Aquarius has lead keel in addition to Centerboard. I would like a way to lock it down. It is so light compaired to ballast it mostly just keeps boat from sideslipping on a beam or close reach.
Re: What does the Centerboard Do...?
Some people with keel/CB designs end up removing the CB due to maintenance issues. My ComPac 23 only has a 2' keel (no CB), and it sails just fine (though it would make less leeway if it did have a CB or deeper keel).
Re: What does the Centerboard Do...?
We use to sail a 25' swingkeel boat and found her relatively stable/stiff without the board down, but that boat (Helms 25) did have a very shallow (~6") keel running the length of the hull.
As mentioned above, dropping the board will allow you to sail to weather more easily without moving excessively to leeward. We put the board all the way down when sailing close hauled, about half down on a beam reach, and fully up when we were broad reaching or running downwind. Our centerboard (swingkeel) was heavy, so it also provided a good amount of ballast and therefore changed the boat's center of gravity depending on the amount it was lowered or raised. You'll just have to experiment with your board and see what she likes.
Re: What does the Centerboard Do...?
Ditto what irunbird says. You start crabbing with the board up. Running downwind it's not an issue, and the extra drag can be safely lost by lifting the cb. Dinghy sailing 101 It should be progressively lower the closer you get to the wind, to fight the side slip and turn the power of the sails into velocity made good (vmg).
Most of your ballast is in your shallow keel, but I'm pretty sure that your cb has significant weight to it and keeping it down low can't hurt, esp upwind. Might want to see if there's a way to lock it down, if you are concerned about broaching/knockdowns, but unlike a catalina 22 or something, your boat doesn't seem to rely on the cb for ballast.
True dinghy or c-22 racers will post here soon I'm sure and explain how raising/loweing the cb effects the center of lateral resistance (clr) since I don't understand that as well as they probably do...
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NASA's future form of transportation into deep space, the Orion capsule, made its way to NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Friday on Friday, June 29. There, the spacecraft will be built in its entirety.
The Orion capsule, which is designed by Lockheed Martin, will eventually take astronauts into deep space to locations like asteroids and Mars. It will be the most advanced spacecraft ever, with the ability to provide safe re-entry from deep space, a way to sustain astronauts in space, and an emergency abort option. The Orion spacecraft was first
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"This starts a new, exciting chapter in this nation's great space exploration story," said Lori Garver, NASA deputy administrator. "Today we are lifting our spirits to new heights."
The first step, once the Orion capsule is completely built, will be to send the upcoming spacecraft on a test flight in 2014. The test flight, which will not carry a crew, is called Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1), and will launch Orion into orbit via the Delta IV-Heavy rocket. The point of EFT-1 is to see how the spacecraft handles different situations in space.
If all goes well with EFT-1, the Orion capsule will take astronauts beyond low-Earth orbit via the new
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The Orion capsule is set to launch atop the SLS in 2017. The Orion is set to be the main mode of deep space transportation for about 30 years.
"Ladies and gentleman, we're going to Mars," said U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.). "We know the Orion capsule is a critical part of the system that's going to take us there."
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Resilient Earth Press is proud to announce the publication of Allen Simmons' latest thriller, Atlantic Woman. Follow the adventures of Kate Lockhart as an archeological mystery leads to murder and mayhem in her own home town. Set among the wind swept cliffs and coves of southeastern Massachusetts, Atlantic Woman serves up plenty of thrills and chills as science, politics and upper-class intrigues collide.
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Re: SALARY CAP ANALYSIS: Signs point to franchise tag for Flacco in 2013
You may LOL at Boulderraven (and actually, I want nothing to do with Vick either), but consider this: would you rather have Flacco as the Raven QB on a $100 M contract, or Smith as Raven QB at, say, $70 M?
Given those numbers, and considering that I want the Ravens to be able to keep signing other good players... that Smith deal does not look bad in context. I'm no cap expert, but I think that Smith is probably close enough to Flacco that cap savings of that magnitude would benefit the team overall more than if that money went straight into Flacco's coffers.
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Honestly, the way I'm seeing it, this season, either Cam is going to be gone or Flacco is going to be gone. We infused our offense with a huge amount of talent, and we're still coming up short. The question is, who does the FO think is at fault? No one is going to drop their OC in the middle of the season, because its suicidal. However, I'm of the opinion that change is coming this offseason in one way or another. There just isn't any excuses left.
So which way will the Ravens swing? I think Flacco gets a nice contract that he doesn't currently deserve, but could possibly under a different offensive system, and the Ravens try and see what they can make happen. Or possibly, I'm just a dreamer.
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Re: SALARY CAP ANALYSIS: Signs point to franchise tag for Flacco in 2013
Assumption #1: Cammie is not re-up'd in 2013
Assumption #2: Hire an innovative and creative OC
Assumption #3: Stevie calibrates Harbs with the message: Do no harm to the offense...and oh by the way, you're on notice
Assumption #4: Tag Joe
Hypothesis: Joe may become a major statistical, top-8 QB at the end of the 2013 campaign.
Method #1: Design an offensive scheme around Joe's strengths
Method #2: Optimize the new offense (by any means: trade, inexpensive FAs and the Draft) while only addressing one of two critical defensive deficiencies; and realize that dumping some salary will be necessary for a full Offense Optimization. This also includes acquiring a 3rd QB before August begins.
So what I think I'm trying to say here is that if we tag #5 then the 2013 season is essentially a $14M closed laboratory experiment in which just about everything should be focused on generating the best outcome (positive or negative) possible. I think it pretty much has to be that way or you are wasting;
1) $14M, plus...
2) the monetary and competitive value of the players cut or not re-signed (Ray, Ed, Boldin, Jacoby, Leach (yeah him...who knows what the new OC is going to want to do)), plus...
3) there's an enormous opportunity cost of performing a half-assed experiment, not getting the best outcome possible, and parting ways with Joe in 2014 only to see him take some other franchise to the 2-3 SBs over the next 6-7 years.
Either way...via the tag or a long-term deal, I think we're looking at a "bet the franchise" decision with Joe, and the FO owes it to him, the locker room and fans to set him up for maximum success.
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but it's questionable whether he deserves to be part of the $100M club, which includes QBs like Michael Vick (6 years/$100M/32M guaranteed), Philip Rivers (7 years/$98.5M/$38M guaranteed) and Eli Manning (7 years/$107M/$35M guaranteed).
I've said in another thread they aren't going to pay Joe on his past stats. They are going to pay him on what they think he can do to get them to win a SuperBowl. And like it or not, last year he put the team in position to do just that. So if they believe he is going to do that again, they are going to pay him based on that.
The other unfortunate part is that if the Ravens go back to the playoffs and get past the first round, I think that almost guarantees Cam Cameron will be back too. How can you fire the OC of a team that has made the playoffs 5 years in a row? And that's not my thinking, I want him gone. But Harbaugh, and I bet Ozzie and Bisciotti think that way. And if they make it deep in the playoffs, they will forget about the Steelers game.
This is just what I believe the reality is. $100 million? No. But Rivers money? If Philip Rivers can get $98 million to be overrated and flame out every year, it fair that Joe should get something close to that for being a playoff QB who can win games on the road.


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Our Alpine retreat is a beautiful, luxurious Mountain Chalet, nestled in the heart of Colorado's most spectacular 14,000 Foot peaks, (Mt. Princeton, Mt. Antero) and near the Famous Chalk Cliffs that overlook Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Pools. Vist the recently awarded Browns Canyon National Park, which is just a short drive away.
Our accommodations are perfect for 6 people with a King bed in the Master with Memory Foam Matress and a double bed in the second bedroom, which are on the main level with a full bath and walk-in shower. No More than 6 people may reside in the chalet unless prior approval. The spiral staircase takes you to the upstairs loft which has two twin beds,1/2 bath, and a lovely sitting area overlooking the livingroom with spectacular views of the surrounding area. You and your family/friends, will enjoy the open great room feeling of the kitchen, dining, and livingroom, which has a fireplace and HD flat screen TV's in both the living room and master bedroom.
Take in the surrounding beauty and sounds of the rushing waters of Chalk Creek on one of two decks with that morning cup of coffee or that evening glass of wine while watching the humming birds and other wildlife while planning your next days adventure, or walk down to the creek and catch the days appetizer. At night, enjoy an outdoor Fire in the fire pit located along the properties stream and pond. If you like to ATVS and/or Snowmobile, our location is perfect for connecting to a multitude of trails directly from the property without having to trailer to each location. No trailers beyond 14ft.
If this property is booked, please check out our other property #84728, which is on the adjacent property and is directly on the creek. If you'd like to reserve this property and would like to use a credit card, please click the BOOK NOW button.
Free Wifi available to our guests.
Keywords: Vacation home in the Colorado Rockies with creek access and Hot Spring Spas and pools
We absolutely loved our stay at Curt and Katie's chalet! The accommodations were spacious and comfortable, and the views were breathtaking! Our host and hostess were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. The chalet is a 20-30 minute drive into the San Isabel National Forest (was winter and likely faster depending on road conditions) so it is far enough in to feel like we were getting away from it all but close enough to nearby Buena Vista and Salida to allow us to visit local restaurants and shops. The Goat Farm just outside of Buena Vista is a really neat place, and they sell some wonderful, locally made cheese and honey. The snowmobiling and dog sledding tours in nearby Monarch Ski Area are also quite an experience! We loved being able to spend a half day enjoying an activity and retreating back to the chalet to wind down, play cards and warm up by the fire. A short drive up the mountain to nearby St. Elmo was also a really neat experience as we got a glimpse of what life was like in the old days. Thanks to Curt and Katie for making our Christmas break one to remember!
Reserved the home to meet our son & daughter and a 'couple' of there college friends to climb Mt Antero. A 'couple' turned into 10 and the home absorbed us all great - a few kids slept on the floor but they are young:! Had one of the best weekends I can remember! Loved our dinners around the family table & there was lots of outdoor seating with great mountain views. Fire pit was used nightly - location to trailhead was perfect and the home owners were gracious and friendly , yet we had privacy... Would return with or without the 'extended' family!
This vacation home greatly exceeded expectations, even though we expected it to be wonderful. It is in a very scenic area, with golden Aspen and stately evergreens surrounding it. Being at the foot of Mt. Antero, there were wonderful mountain views. The home was architecturally unique inside. There were many interestingly designed ceilings with a variety of angles and rafters. There were different types of lighting in the rooms with dimming for any mood you might like.
Katie, one of the owners, was very helpful and a friendly hostess who made herself available for any questions or needs.
The kitchen was very modern with top appliances. The living room and bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. There is no cell service here in the mountains, but satellite TV and Internet are provided. There is a front deck and a side deck which are enjoyable to sit on to enjoy the outdoors and birds in the trees and small pond. We used the grill to make great steaks for supper.
The cabin is only about 20 minutes from Nathrop with only the last 3 miles being a gravel road. The road goes by the Chalk Cliffs which are amazing. We felt so relaxed and peaceful, that we just stayed in the cabin and surroundings for the 3 nights that we were there. We enjoyed the babbling creek which is a short walk from the cabin. We will definitely return to this retreat at the first opportunity.
great place, very clean lots of room, there is a lot of room for parking large trailers
with 9 guys we had plenty of room and will be back next year
We went to Colorado to ride our ATV's in the mountains and this is a great location for that. The house is well represented in the photos and has a nice large parking area for trucks and trailers carrying ATV's. The owners are very nice and easy to get along with. The property has three homes on it, they rent out two of the homes and live in the other. We traveled with friends of ours who rented the other cabin on the property. Both homes are very nice. This home is much newer than the other cabin but I could have stayed in either one of them with no complaints. The creek access is nice, they have a bench down by the water and a bench swing just above that looking out onto the creek. They also have fire pits at both homes which we used for evening gatherings.
Great place, great time!
Recommend highly. Only negative was the absence of coffee at the house. Would be a nice touch. Otherwise, great place and very nice owner. She was friendly and available but not overbearing.
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New Zealand's iconic national bus service InterCity has selected Spark Digital as its partner to launch Wi-Fi across the entire fleet. From this summer travellers and tourists will benefit from seamless 3G and 4G mobile Wi-Fi across New Zealand's largest passenger transport network.
InterCity awarded the contract after an extensive trial on selected routes in order to determine the best coverage and technology from a range of network providers.
Spark Digital's General Manager of Corporate Clients, Simon Gillespie, says InterCity chose Spark Digital on the strength of the company's reputation for providing exceptional ICT solutions, its superior coverage, and the capability to support a number of other future on-board entertainment initiatives.
Gillespie adds: "Spark New Zealand's recent purchase of 700Mhz spectrum puts us in the best position to deliver a high-performance 4G mobile network for New Zealand inside and outside of the urban centres. The new agreement is a strong endorsement of InterCity's trust in Spark Digital to ensure they continually evolve and take advantage of a range of digitisation solutions that will be available to their customers."
InterCity CEO John Thorburn says that InterCity will be the only nationwide long distance bus company to have free Wi-Fi on every route.
"We carry over one million passengers each year and together with our luxury InterCity GOLD seating service, providing seamless Wi-Fi will ensure our customers travel in style and remain connected whether they are travelling for business or pleasure on all our routes."
"InterCity is passionate about delivering our customers the best services." says Thorburn. "Our first step is to deliver Wi-Fi across the fleet and we will look to follow this with other customer entertainment options."
The agreement between Spark Digital and InterCity has been signed and the service will be rolled out over the summer period with many key routes activated before Christmas. Spark Digital is the incumbent communications provider for InterCity's fixed, mobile and WAN services.
ENDS – 1 December 2014
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Some lucky InterCity passengers will be in for a surprise during April – they'll be sharing a bus with Prince William, Duchess Catherine and Prince George.
The young royal family have confirmed that they will be travelling by InterCity bus for one leg of their New Zealand travels this month, in keeping with their frugal, down-to-earth public image.
While the route Wills and Kate will be travelling on cannot be revealed for security reasons, InterCity has confirmed that it is busy enhancing its best coach with a fit-out suitable for young royals; including a top of the range baby capsule for 8-month-old Prince George and plush Lazy-Boy recliners for the royal couple.
Royal insider, Mr Harold Jest, said the royal trio are very much looking forward to seeing the New Zealand landscape from the comfort of an InterCity coach.
"Wills and Kate expressed a desire to see New Zealand like the locals do. This way they'll be able to observe the lovely scenery from an elevated view and partake in some good old-fashioned banter with our Kiwi friends."
Spokesperson for InterCity New Zealand, April Dupé, says the coach line is dedicated to ensuring the young family have a premium 'Kiwiana' experience.
"William and Kate will be treated to a gourmet hangi lunch, prepared by InterCity's very own executive chef. Other passengers won't miss out either – every one on board will receive a goody bag packed with delectable home-grown treats."
Further adding to the Kiwiana dimension, Lorde has been secured for a private on-board performance of her hit song 'Royals'.
Passengers on the affected service will be notified in advance as they will need to arrive early at their stop to go through an additional security screening.
"This early notice will ensure our passengers have plenty of time to arrange their best clothes!" added Dupé.
North Island residents may have noticed a new arrival on the roads in recent weeks – a massive new InterCity bus.
InterCity has recently launched two of the custom-built 14.5 metre-long buses, which are running on its daily Auckland-Hastings and Auckland-Hamilton routes.
Powered by a 6-cylinder, 12 litre, 400 horsepower, low emissions engine, the buses have an imported Scania chassis, while the body was built by Tauranga company Kiwi Bus Builders, taking around 2800 hours to finish.
With 63 seats on board, the buses mean more room for InterCity passengers on routes which often sell out, says InterCity General Manager of Coaching Sam Peate.
"The Auckland to Hastings services are among the most popular in the InterCity network because they provide convenient travel times for people travelling between towns and cities like Auckland, Hamilton, Tokoroa, Taupo, Napier and Hastings," he says.
"By adding the extra seating capacity we are pleased to be able to offer even more people the chance to get to where they want to go, when they want to go."
More bus passengers means fewer cars on the road, a win-win situation for motorists.
The buses are likely to travel about 100,000km per year – that's equal to two and a half trips around the world.
Fares on InterCity's services start from just $1 plus booking fee. InterCity runs daily services to more than 600 destinations around New Zealand.
ENDS – 10 February 2014
InterCity has teamed up with Google to put its transit information at users' fingertips via the Google Maps application.
People searching for directions around New Zealand on Google Maps can now see details of InterCity's national bus services, including routes, stop locations, travel time and pricing.
InterCity is New Zealand's largest long distance transport network, with over 100 daily services nationwide. Bus, ferry and train information can all be viewed in Google Maps and booked online via the InterCity website.
"There's a growing trend for consumers to plan and book their travel online," says Daniel Rode, General Manager Marketing and Online Sales at InterCity Group. "By integrating our route information with Google's powerful Maps product, we can continue to make our services more accessible for passengers, whether they're at home or on the go."
Rode says working with Google to make transit information available for Kiwis on Google Maps is the latest in a series of moves to make travel planning easier for mobile customers, with InterCity's mobile website launching earlier in the year.
Nabil Nahgdy, Product Manager for Google Maps, Australia and New Zealand, said, "Google Transit is also available on Google Maps for Android and iPhone. Simply search for where you want to go and Google Maps will show you how to get there by offering transit directions from your current location."
Almost 90% of InterCity's daily services are currently available via Google Maps, reaching 529 stops around the country including all major towns and cities. Google Maps also supports more than 40 languages, making bus information accessible for international visitors and non English-speaking residents alike.
Users can customise their searches by entering their desired destination, travel date and time into Google Maps, to find bus route options that match. Walking directions are included, while Google's aerial imagery, Street View imagery and nearby business listings let travellers check out their stop before they arrive.
ENDS – 23 December 2013
Stand down, Santa – greed is over and Christmas presents are so last year, according to the good folk who travel on InterCity buses.
InterCity's 2013 Christmas survey gave passengers the chance to tell Santa what they wanted this festive season. Surprisingly, though, almost 40% of customers surveyed don't want any gifts at all.
Forget about money or the latest flash gadget – time with family and friends, a happy holiday season and good health are the top of the wishlist for InterCity passengers. Some sunny weather and a sprinkling of world peace wouldn't go amiss either.
"We've always known our passengers are a special bunch, but this survey proves just how down to earth and warm-hearted they are," says Sam Peate, InterCity General Manager of Coaching. "We'd like to wish all our passengers a Merry Christmas and a safe and relaxing holiday season."
Of those who do have high hopes for their stocking this year, electronics are top of the list with iPhones, iPads and tablets all gaining multiple mentions in InterCity's survey. New houses, new cars and the odd million-dollar windfall also made it onto some optimistic wishlists.
It turns out InterCity passengers are a brainy group, with the survey returning requests for a new clarinet, printer ink, a university scholarship and a periodic table of the elements poster. It also revealed some lonely souls out there, with several passengers hoping to find a new boyfriend or girlfriend under the tree on Christmas morning.
No matter what they end up receiving, Christmas is all about gathering with loved ones. For 75.5% of InterCity passengers, time with family is the main ingredient for the ultimate Kiwi Christmas. Presents ranked second at 35.4%, followed by spending time at the beach (34.2%) and putting up the Christmas tree (32.5%).
The survey also showed that festive fare is getting more casual with BBQ food scoring higher than the traditional ham or roast turkey. Although it seems everyone has their own traditions – apparently for one respondent, Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without 'Fancy serviettes (large 4 ply)'!
ENDS – 11 December 2013
Rising fuel prices and cheap fares from $1 have seen InterCity preparing for a record Easter travel period, with increased passenger demand across the country.
Thousands of extra seats have been added over the Easter weekend to cope with the increased passenger demand - according to InterCity General Manager of Coaching, Sam Peate, Easter 2012 looks set to be a record travel period.
"We've seen very strong booking patterns over the past few weeks and ticket sales up around 25% on Easter last year. The North Island is especially busy and we are bringing in up to 20 additional coaches for departures from Auckland and Wellington this weekend."
Traditionally the second busiest holiday period after Christmas, Easter holiday travellers have been quick to book seats on the InterCity network: this Thursday evening will see a total of six coaches operating on the popular Auckland to Wellington overnight service.
"Customers have really been taking to online booking this year and visits to our website intercity.co.nz are up nearly 50% compared to Easter 2011."
"Not all our customers have access to a credit card but the introduction of our online banking payment facility has really opened the door for customer's book online this year." said Mr Peate.
Customers travelling with InterCity from Auckland this Thursday can also expect to see the Easter Bunny who will be on hand with a basket of Easter treats.
Seats are still available for travel this weekend across the InterCity network however customers are encouraged to book early to ensure a seat.
For service information and to book visit: www.intercity.co.nz
ENDS - 2nd April 2012
With rising passenger numbers and greater demand for entertainment and sleeping options, New Zealand's most comprehensive bus network, InterCity, is building a fleet of triple-decker buses equipped with all the modern amenities of home.
InterCity has invested $50 million into the venture and InterCity Group CEO Malcolm Johns, says it will be worth every cent. "The economies of scale are significant when adding an additional level to our standard vehicles and the extra floor space enables us to introduce sleeping options as well as a lounge/bar area."
Amendments to vehicle height restrictions were some of the less publicised law changes recently introduced, along with changes to the Give-Way rules, and had paved the way for the launch of InterCity's triple-decker fleet, according to Mr Johns.
Reaching a height of seven metres, or the equivalent of five stacked cars and being almost 17 metres long, the first of the new Triple-Decker buses is due into service by August this year and will operate on InterCity's Auckland to Wellington routes.
"As the number of triple-deckers in our fleet builds over the coming years you will see them in cities such as Tauranga, Hamilton, Christchurch and Dunedin," adds Mr Johns.
Malcolm Johns says the company has spent the last two years consulting with engineers from the Transport Agency of New Zealand to map and classify low height obstacles around the highway network. This identified several tree branches that would require remedial work. He says the company has been through the consultation process with land owners and he is confident those issues will be addressed before the first vehicle takes to the roads.
The new triple-decker buses will have a maximum capacity of 120 passengers. Overnight versions will offer sleeping facilities and all triple-deckers will feature a lounge and bar area equipped with PlayStation and three 50" LCD screens.
Mr Johns said fares on the new triple-decker services would start at the same low $1 price as all of InterCity's other services and customers would be able to upgrade to the sleeping and lounge facilities for an extra $40.
Transport Agency of New Zealand spokesperson, April Rhodes said they were impressed with the work InterCity had completed before approaching the agency. She said the new vehicles would provide a material uplift to long distance public transport in New Zealand.
ENDS - April 1st 2012
Over 5000 FREE Seats nationwide between February and March 2012!
To celebrate the holiday season, InterCity is giving away over 5,000 FREE* seats across its extensive national public transport network from today.
"It's been tough year for many New Zealanders and we want to thank all our customers for all their ongoing support throughout the year and this is the perfect time to do just that!". says InterCity General Manager Marketing & Online Sales Daniel Rode.
InterCity connects with hundreds of destinations throughout the country. You could use the money saved to buy a present for yourself and you don't even have to worry about contending with the traffic!
To book tickets, simply go to www.intercity.co.nz, to search for the free fares. It works on a first in, first served basis. Customers can also use their booking agent*.
For more information and to book visit: www.intercity.co.nz
* Terms and conditions apply: Standard terms and conditions apply. Free seats apply to InterCity Coachlines services only. Services operated in other liveries and carrier codes are not applicable. Where applicable, booking fees may apply..
In an effort to reduce the company's reliance on fossil fuels, New Zealand's most comprehensive bus network, InterCity, has today announced a world leading initiative to power its fleet of long distance buses using a commodity the country has ample supply of - sheep manure.
Developed at a secret agricultural facility over the past 7 years, InterCity has invested over $50 million in the venture, supported by the government's Field Agricultural Research Team. InterCity CEO Malcolm Johns says it will be worth every cent. "New Zealand's 47 million--plus sheep produce an enormous amount of "waste" and there are large amounts of gas trapped inside. Through our extensive research we've been able to harness this energy for a useful purpose."
While the exact details of the project remain a closely guarded secret, Professor Bjorn Smellie from the Field Agricultural Research Team, who assisted with the project, is excited about the future benefits of the discovery. "For many years now we've been attempting to reduce the amount of methane released by farm animals as it is one of New Zealand's biggest greenhouse gas contributors. This discovery has enabled us to transfer a significant amount of useful pastoral energy from the paddock to the fuel tank. It's a double dip emission result."
By adding a special enzyme code named "11LOOF-RPA" to the sheep's diet, scientists have been able to reduce the amount of methane gas expelled by the animal and transfer the energy to the gut and digestive system where it is passed out as regular sheep dung. The dung is then treated to release the gas inside a commercial still which allows for the capture and liquefaction process. The liquid is then used to fuel the buses.
New Zealand's sheep and cattle population accounts for approximately 90 per cent of the country's methane emissions, according to recent government figures. Scientists found the Romney and Drysdale sheep breeds the most responsive "producers" during the research project.
The InterCity buses need a minor adaptation to increase compression within the engine to be able to run the new fuel. InterCity has already converted five vehicles as part of the trial project and plans to complete the remainder of the fuel cell conversions on the rest of the fleet by mid-2012.
ENDS - 1st April 2011
InterCity customers can now pay online using Internet Banking and POLi™. POLi™ is a convenient and secure way to pay for your fare using your own funds. So if you don't have a credit card or would prefer not to use one online POLi™ is the way to go.
InterCity provides New Zealand's largest coach transportation network connecting to more than 600 destinations nationwide.
If you'd like to use POLi to pay for yourbus fare jump onto www.intercity.co.nz and use our internet booking system to select your fares, then choose Internet Banking (Pay with POLi) on the Payment Details screen.
For more information visit www.intercity.co.nz or www.getpoli.co.nz
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Instructions on how to file public comments with the FCC on E-Rate modernization.


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Whangarei's Rose St Cenotaph could be on the move to Laurie Hall Park if Whangarei District Council votes on Wednesday to support the plan.
The RSA is keen for the Cenotaph - built to honour the district's armed service members who died in WWI - to move to Laurie Hall Park where the association has been holding a field of remembrance crosses to remember the district's war dead for recent ANZAC Day commemorations. The RSA is concerned that the Rose St site isn't large enough to host the thousands of people who attend the ANZAC Day dawn service at the Cenotaph.
The matter will go before the council's infrastructure and services committee on Wednesday with a recommendation that councillors support moving the cenotaph to the park; consider putting $500,000 towards the project in its next annual plan to ensure it's moved in time for the 2015 centenary of ANZAC troops landing at Gallipoli in WWI.
In his report to the meeting, council parks and recreation manager Paul McDonald said the RSA met with council staff to forward a proposal for funding from the Lottery World War One Commemorations, Environment and Heritage Fund, Department of Internal Affairs. The Department has set aside money for grants towards WWI commemorations in 2015.
Council staff made the application on the basis of moving the Cenotaph to the park to ensure the memorial was there for the 2015 ANZAC Day.
However, that application was rejected because moving the Cenotaph needed evidence it was in danger of being impacted by development or at risk from serious damage in its current location. The Department required an historic architect's report which would provide an independent assessment of the need to move the memorial. That report was received and the conclusion was, summarily, that the memorial should not be moved, on the basis it is not in any danger of encroachment or damage, and that it had strong meaning and connection to Rose St.
The Department said this was centred on the fact that the location for the Cenotaph relates to the railway station of the time which is the last place many of those soldiers were seen by their families.
Mr McDonald said his report recommendation would not give the Department the satisfaction of funding the relocation, however, the relocation is still possible by decision of council, and funding it appropriately.


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Hawkes Bay's Max Bayley added to his growing reputation as a star of the future when overcoming a strong field at the Youth Ministock Invasion at Wanganui Speedway on Sunday afternoon.
Bayley has followed in the steps of his older sister Alice in being a force to be reckoned with in what is the nursery class of speedway.
The 24-strong field assembled for the final was one of the strongest seen at the track with the best drivers from across the North Island gathered to do battle.
The field included the reigning Ministocks in Paradise champion James Mallia from Palmerston North, as well as all the leading drivers from represented tracks including Auckland's Luke Brown, Huntly's Troy Mace, Gisborne's Alex Maule and Stratford's Bayley Betts.
There was also the strong Wellington contingent headed by 2011-12 Youth Ministock Invasion winner Jordan McLeod.
Drivers had entered from Rotorua and Kihikihi as well as the local hopefuls, giving it the feel of a national title.
The win for Bayley was set up by a superb drive in the first heat when he came from grid 22 to finish fourth in the 24-strong field.
Bayley followed this up with a third placing in the second heat but he was still five points behind the championship leader Mallia, who had claimed wins in the first two heats. Both were aided by the leaders spinning out of contention - McLeod in the first heat and Maule in the second.
Bayley had the advantage of a grid position at the front of the field in the third heat while Mallia was sitting near the tail.
Bayley was soon in control in the third heat and could do no more but to see how much progress Mallia could make through the field.
By lap five of the 10 laps Mallia had made his way up to ninth and needed to make up three more placings to draw level with Bayley on points.
Trouble struck on the next lap though when Mallia was turned sideways coming out of turn two and left Huntly's Mace nowhere to go and collected the Palmerston North car.
Caleb Churchward, from Hawkes Bay, compounded the situation by ploughing into both the stranded cars.
After the compulsory red light to retrieve the stricken cars, Mallia was able to continue but by then he had dropped too many placings to be able to pressure the Hawkes Bay flyer.
Bayley was able to then complete the final four laps with ease to take the title by a comfortable five points from Auckland's Brown with Joshua Patterson, from Wellington, four points back in third, just in front of the luckless Mallia.
Two Wanganui drivers made it through qualifying to compete in the finals with Shay Bennett-Hintz backing up a strong performance in the preliminary stages to finish 13th overall.
Ben Huijs got caught up in a melee in heat two that limited his chances of a higher placed finish, having to settle for 20th overall.
Given the quality of the field the two drivers would be well pleased to make it through into the finals.
In other races, Bob Smith collected a handful of wins in the superstock/stockcar classes while Craig Scott and Aaron Rose completed a hat-trick of wins in the sidecars.
Stratford drivers dominated the saloons with Nigel Perrett claiming two wins and Ash Cook the other. Daryn Smith collected two wins in the Nathan Smith car in the pro-duction saloons while Hayden Sherman slipped into the seat of the John Caird car to take the feature.
Further afield, Wanganui's Blair Lockett distinguished himself by making the final field of the New Zealand Stockcar Championships at Christchurch's Woodford Glen Speedway.
This was a feat in itself given more than 120 cars tried to make the 30-strong final.
Lockett did not have much luck in the finals and finished 19th overall.
The title was won by reigning champion Peter Rees from Palmerston North.
The New Zealand Superstocks are competed for this weekend at Nelson with Wanganui's Darryl Taylor and Kyle Heibner representing the Wanganui track.