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The unrefined corn oil produced by Spectrum Naturals of Petaluma is a revelation. It is full-flavored and rich with the taste of fresh corn, qualities that are lost in cooking. The oil should be used in small quantities as a flavoring agent. The oil is highly unstable, which means it will go rancid quickly. Use it within two or three months of purchasing it, and if you sense a slight tingly, bitter taste on the tip of your tongue, you should return it to the store where you purchased it.
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon warm water
1/3 cup raisins or currants
Pinch of saffron threads
12 ounces seme di melone,
orzo, or other seed-shaped pasta
1/3 cup unrefined corn oil
2 to 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from half a lime)
Pinch of sugar
Kosher salt
Black pepper in a mill
8 ounces cooked and peeled bay shrimp
1 pound fresh shelling peas,
shelled (about 1/2 cup shelled)
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
1 lime, cut in wedges, for garnish
In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup water and the raisins; set aside. In a second small bowl, combine the 1 tablespoon warm water and saffron threads; set aside. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until it is just done, drain it, rinse it in cool water, drain it thoroughly, and place it in a medium bowl.
Mix together the corn oil, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, lime juice, sugar, and saffron and water mixture. Taste, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vinegar for more tartness, season with salt and pepper, and pour over the pasta. Toss lightly. Drain the raisins and add them to the salad, along with the shrimp, peas, cilantro, and mint. Toss again, taste, and correct the seasoning. Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.
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For the past month, business class passengers on Singapore Airlines' (SIA) SQ 324 to Amsterdam have enjoyed the luxury of a flat bed on the 12-hour flight. They can also look forward to redesigned lounges at 15 airports worldwide and, in a few months, other SIA passengers can expect revamped seats and upgraded inflight entertainment systems.
These initiatives, part of a S$14 billion (RM35 billion) capital expenditure that includes aircraft purchases spread over five years, are part of a slew of highly anticipated product upgrades that SIA has announced this past year. For instance, renowned industrial designer Designworks USA has been engaged to enhance SIA's first class cabins.
The firm is known for its work in seat design and ergonomics, and was acquired by the BMW group after designing new seats for the luxury carmaker. Work is already underway, SIA says, "to help further distinguish [SIA's] first class from the competition and provide customers with a unique premium feel and experience".
These initiatives come as SIA faces stiff competition from Middle Eastern carriers and budget airlines. And, it follows business-class upgrades by airlines such as Cathay Pacific in recent years.
Will SIA's enhancement plans boost its business? Or, is it too little too late?
Analysts such as Citigroup's Rigan Wong have been blunt in their assessment of SIA's failure to overcome the mounting challenges it faces.
"SIA has not been shy to make brave shifts to its strategy, including improved cabin product, stronger network connectivity and a 'portfolio strategy' comprising SIA, SilkAir, Scoot and Tiger to conquer the different market sub-segments," Wong writes in a Feb 7 note. "We view this as necessarily defensive in mitigating the structural headwinds, but not effective in overcoming them."
Indeed, in allocating resources to the expensive revamp of products for front cabin passengers, SIA is defying the continued decline in demand for premium travel, particularly as corporate travel budgets shrink. "We believe SIA/SilkAir premium business is on a structural decline," Wong adds, noting the low growth, weak yields and rising competition that the airlines face.
SIA's struggle has been evident in the company's financial performance. In its most recent quarter ended December — traditionally airlines' strongest, given the peak holiday travel season — the SIA group posted a 17% y-o-y decline in operating profit to S$131 million. SIA Cargo was the worst performing unit, with an operating loss of S$29 million for the quarter, although this was an improvement of almost 60% from the year before.
At the parent airline, aggressive fare promotions over the past year have helped fill more seats, and the passenger load factor improved 2.1 percentage points to 79.3%. Passenger carriage improved 7.4%. Capacity increased 4.6%. With lower ticket prices, however, yields declined 5.8% to 11.4 cents per passenger kilometre. Operating profit at the main airline fell 36.5% to S$87 million.
At SilkAir, yields remained unchanged, even though there was nearly 20% more capacity, and passenger load factors fell 3.5 percentage points to 75.3%. Operating profit at the regional airline grew about 6% from a year ago to S$34 million.
Could SIA's decision to focus on growth at the regional airline and its "portfolio strategy" work? As UOB KayHian notes, the group's revenue was higher q-o-q, mainly because of stronger revenues at SilkAir as well as Scoot, which could have been profitable during the quarter.
Analysts are divided over whether SIA, a blue chip stock that was one of the world's most profitable airlines, remains a good investment. There is also some concern that the group could move into a net debt position should it continue with its aggressive capital expenditure plans.
SIA's management has reassured analysts that the group should still see operating cash flows of S$3 billion to S$4 billion under "normal conditions" and with some aircraft on operating leases, says UOB KayHian. The brokerage has lowered its earnings estimates for FY12/13 ending March by 7.4%, to account for lower yields and higher jet fuel costs. It has a "sell" call on the stock, with a price target of S$10.70, or 0.7 times SIA's forward book value excluding SIA Engineering, and adjusting for SIA's fair value stake in the MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) provider.
Citigroup's Wong says SIA will continue to face challenges, including lower demand for premium travel, a glut in short-haul capacity regionally as budget airlines and other regional carriers expand, and intense competition from Gulf carriers in long-haul sectors. "SIA's necessarily defensive response involves aggressive capex, but coincides with weaker profitability," he says. "With structurally lower return-on-equity, we expect SIA's price-to-book valuations to de-rate." Citigroup also has a "sell" call on SIA, with an even lower price target of S$9.40, which is 0.85 times its FY13 book value.
Corinne Png at JPMorgan argues, however, that the market could be underestimating SIA's total potential return. The airline has net cash equivalent to about 29% of its market capitalisation, and "can easily sustain a regular annual dividend yield of about 4%".
Furthermore, it could be set to undertake capital management, as it did in FY07, FY09 and FY11. "If SIA pays out one-third of its current net cash balance, or S$1.06 a share, the yield would be about 10%," Png writes in a Feb 7 note. She also believes SIA could be considering doing a partial spin-off of its stake in SIA Engineering, which has low trading liquidity. "It could divest its stake in SIA Engineering via a dividend in specie. Reducing its 78.8% stake to 51% would imply an 11% dividend yield, based on current share prices."
Png adds that, while SIA's earnings outlook is expected to remain weak for now, the situation could improve next year "as the industry demand-supply growth comes into balance", with growth driven by liberalising air traffic agreements. "We believe SIA offers the lowest risk option to play the longer-term cyclical recovery among the full-service airlines.
New budget carrier Scoot will help drive organic growth and help reduce SIA's dependence on the more cyclical premium business longer term." JPMorgan is staying "overweight" on SIA, with a price target of S$13, which is 1.1 times its book value. — The Edge Singapore
This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily, on February 21, 2013.

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I dont have a competition gun, but in the 26 years my family has had one firearm....which has been shot every range trip I would estimiate.....well over 25,000 rounds.
This is a discussion on How Many Rounds Do You Shoot Through Your Carry Gun within the General Firearm Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; As a avid pistol shooter and CCH license holder I was wondering how many rounds do you shoot threw your competition gun verse your carry ...
As a avid pistol shooter and CCH license holder I was wondering how many rounds do you shoot threw your competition gun verse your carry gun
I dont have a competition gun, but in the 26 years my family has had one firearm....which has been shot every range trip I would estimiate.....well over 25,000 rounds.
I know not what this "overkill" means.
Honing the knives, Cleaning the longguns, Stocking up ammo.
I don't have a competition pice either, but have shot perhaps 1000 rounds through my CC .40 cal/ Sorry couldn't resist.
I shoot about 100 rounds of reloads a month thru my CCW,and about 1000 rounds a month total centerfire pistol
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For my primary carry gun, I shot 1000 rds through it to prove its basic reliability, went up to ~1800 before sending it to the gunsmith for a reliability tuning and action job to set the weight of the trigger pull. At nearly 4000 rds, it's perfect now. On a prior carry gun, I'd put 10000 rds through it in the first year and over 20000 prior to carrying it daily.
Have always used my carry guns in any IPSC/IDPA competition I have done, as a matter of course. Figured it's one of the better ways to ensure I'm tuning my reactions toward my carry gun's handling.
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Thoughts: Justifiable self defense (A.O.J.).
Explain: How does disarming victims reduce the number of victims?
Reason over Force: Why the Gun is Civilization (Marko Kloos).
I carry a Glock 19 which was purchased new and has about 1,500 rounds through it with only one user-induced stovepipe. I shoot it once or twice a month just to keep on top of my draw and flash sight picture. I've done most of my defensive pistol training with this weapon.
I compete with a Glock 17 which was purchased used (supposedly around 100 rounds through it) and I've probably run another 1,000-1,500 rounds through it. Runs like a champ and sees action one to two times per week. It's a bone-stock gun with steel night sights on it. Over the next year I'll work it into a Production/Limited gun for IPSC and gun club league competition.
Being new to both CCW carry and handgun competition, both of my gals are still pretty new but I'm expecting both to wind up in the hands of my kids (which haven't yet been born) at some point down the road with tens of thousands of rounds down the pipe. The G17 may not look the same, but it'll still be that little 'ol Glock I bought to run the leagues with.
comp/range guns get more rounds than my carry guns and duty guns. and with the ammo problems the only guns to get ammo is the duty guns.
An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject.
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My carry gun is my competition gun. It's the one my life may depend on, so why spend a lot of time practicing with anything else?
I compete with my carry guns, my 1911's see all the action. I have around 2-3k rounds through them. All are extremely dependable or I wont carry them.
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My wife and I both shoot approx. 100 rds/week, each with our carry guns.
Be Safe,
My carry guns get a workout every time I go out shooting. They each get at least 100 rounds. This occurs every week or two, weather permitting. I don't compete, but that is something that I would like to start doing soon. I would use the Wilson (primary CCW).
"A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
I compete and carry the same gun, A Glock 19. I shoot it about 400 rounds a week.
Usually about 300 rounds every couple of months or when I have time to get to the range. (GLOCK 23)


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- 1 package (7 ounces) plain potato chips, divided
- 1 can (5 ounces) light tuna in water, drained and flaked
- 1 package (10-1/2 ounces) frozen asparagus tips, thawed and patted dry or 1 can (15 ounces) asparagus spears, drained and sliced
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- Crush chips and place half in greased 2-qt. baking dish. Arrange tuna over chips. Top with asparagus and the remaining chips. Combine sauce ingredients and pour over top. Sprinkle with cheese and almonds.
- Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 6 servings.
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British politician whose name was proposed as a replacement for John Major in mid-June 1995 when Major threatened to resign. Insisting on a vote of confidence from his Party, Major soundly defeated Redwood in the contest for Conservative Party leadership. Redwood took the post of Secretary of State for Wales.
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MLB: Pirates break out bats in win over Giants
SAN FRANCISCO — Clint Hurdle is never sure how the Pittsburgh Pirates will win.
On a night breakthrough pitcher Jeff Locke struggled with his command, the offense delivered all through the lineup.
Garrett Jones and Jordy Mercer homered, Jose Tabata hit a three-run double, and the NL Central-leading Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 10-5 on Thursday night.
Pedro Alvarez hit a go-ahead, two-run double to start a seven-run fifth and matched his career high for RBIs in a season with 85. Russell Martin, and Gaby Sanchez added sacrifice flies and Tabata doubled in his second plate appearance of the inning.
"You can't write this stuff up. It's a great game, it's a crazy game, it makes you laugh, it makes you cry," Hurdle said. "This team, we believe in us and whatever it's going to take. We don't always know how it's going to happen but we're going to keep playing and covering each other's back and keep having fun along with it. Sometimes that's a little bit more of a challenge than other times."
Marco Scutaro had a tying two-run single in the fourth for San Francisco after scoring in the third on Buster Posey's sacrifice fly.
Giants right-hander Matt Cain departed after getting hit on his pitching arm on a line drive by Sanchez. X-rays on Cain's bruised forearm were negative.
Jones' 12th homer leading off the second was a splash-hit drive into McCovey Cove beyond the right-field wall. It was the 28th at AT&T Park by an opponent and second by a Pirates player. Adam LaRoche hit one on Aug. 11, 2007, against Tim Lincecum.
"It's definitely a step forward in the right direction," said Jones, batting .239. "I felt better up there timing wise. I just need to do it consistently."
Cain was hit when Sanchez led off the fourth with a groundout. Trainer Dave Groeschner and manager Bruce Bochy hustled out to check on the pitcher, who walked off the mound on his own.
Manager Bruce Bochy expected to know more about Cain's condition today.
"That ball was smoked. It caught him flush. He has a pretty good contusion. He's really sore. We'll know more tomorrow. We're not going to take any chances."
Cain allowed three runs and seven hits in 3 1-3 innings. Guillermo Moscoso (1-2) relieved with the Giants trailing 3-1.
Cain, who had been on a nice roll since the All-Star break, threw 64 pitches, 40 for strikes.
"It caught me pretty good. It didn't feel right, right off the bat," he said. "Like the time in 2009, I had the feeling it wasn't very good."
Tabata added a pair of singles for his third three-hit game in August.
Jeanmar Gomez (3-0) pitched three scoreless innings of relief for the win following Jeff Locke, who allowed three runs, five hits and four walks in four innings.
On a day the Giants lost outfielder Andres Torres perhaps for the season to a strained left Achilles tendon, the defending World Series champs were dealt another blow with the early exit for Cain. San Francisco was outscored 21-4 in a losing three-game series against the Red Sox — including 12-1 in Wednesday's finale.
It wasn't much better in the opener of a four-game series with the Pirates. Brandon Crawford added a two-run double in the eighth for San Francisco.
"It's definitely not what we had planned with Pittsburgh coming in," Cain said.
Third baseman Pablo Sandoval returned to the Giants' lineup after missing two games with a sore back. He grounded into a double play in the second and wound up 1-for-3 with a walk.
NOTES: Pirates GM Neal Huntington said pitcher Wandy Rodriguez (forearm tightness) felt pain during his simulated game and will be examined by Dr. James Andrews early next week. ... Bochy said struggling lefty Barry Zito (4-9, 5.63 ERA) is scheduled to make his next start. "We're keeping the guys in the rotation where they're at," Bochy said. ... Pirates closer Jason Grilli, nursing a strained tendon in his throwing arm, threw a 25-pitch bullpen and is scheduled for another side session Sunday before a likely rehab outing. "Another good day for Jason," manager Clint Hurdle said. "We'll see how he bounces back tomorrow." ... Hurdle believes outfielder Starling Marte is close to returning and won't need a stint on the disabled list. He missed his fourth straight game because of a bruise on his right hand after getting stepped on during a headfirst slide against Arizona on Sunday.
PHOTO: Pittsburgh Pirates' Neil Walker, left, falls as he completes a double play next to San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence during the second inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. Pablo Sandoval was out at first. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)


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Carlo Ancelotti's side once again showed their character, but they'll have been disappointed not to have picked up three points against their stubborn guests
Although the home side enjoyed much of the ball, the better chances were created by their guests, and with quarter of an hour remaining they struck the opening goal of the game through Cheick Diabate. PSG responded quickly, with Hoarau finishing well after Mathieu Bodmer played him in with an inspirational flick.
Bordeaux were arguably the more impressive offensive unit during a dull first half, with Benoit Tremoulinas offering their chief threat. It was a burst from the left-sided player that brought their best opportunity of the first period, getting to the byeline before cutting a pass back for Jaroslav Plasil, whose side-footed effort was well saved by Salvatore Sirigu.
At the other end of the park, Cedric Carrasso was underemployed. Indeed, PSG failed to muster a good effort on target for the duration of the first period. A Nene free kick picked out the head of Alex, but the defender was unable to steer his effort on target when a goal looked probable.
Too much of PSG's play throughout was laboured, but for a brief period at the beginning of the second half they were slicker and more incisive. Momo Sissoko worked Carrasso with a shot from the edge of the penalty box, while a stinging Nene free kick was clutched at the second attempt by the visiting goalkeeper.
Hoarau then perhaps should have done better when left unmarked to head over the top after good work from Christophe Jallet down the right flank.
With 20 minutes remaining, the home side were given a real wake-up call when Mamadou Sakho made an error that resulted in Plasil smacking the bar with a wonderful curling effort. A scramble ensued, and the hosts only just survived.
The opening goal was not long in coming. Ludovic Obraniak's pass split the defence, allowing Nicolas Maurice-Belay to square for Diabate to tap into an empty net.
PSG replied swiftly, with substitute Bodmer brilliantly releasing Hoarau with a terrific backheel, and the striker blasting home.
Diabate then drew an outstanding save from Sirigu with a turn and shot from close range, but there was to be no winner in this dramatic encounter, stalling Bordeaux's European push and crucially leaving PSG only second in Ligue 1, trailing Montpellier at the summit of the table by goal difference.


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anyone know any tween engine which can spin a movieclip multiple times.
I found "rotation" in many tween engines. but it can't be used to spin a movieclip for 6-7 times.
If I added rotation angle more than 360. it rotates 360 in one direction and then reset and then again rotate 360.
anyone know about such engine?
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All a tween engine does is take the properties of an object and then tween the values of those properties to new values. So it's not the tween engines fault that it isn't working.
If you rotate something to, lets say, 720, and afterwards trace its rotation, what does it say?
When you pass 360 reset rotation to 0 before applying new one.
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TweenMax.to(movieClip, 1, {rotation:360, repeat:6 });(assuming it starts at 0)
I have an idea ,but I didn't test it
var obj:Object={rotation:0} Twee....to(obj, 4, {rotation:360*6,onUpdate:update,.....}); function update(){ mc.rotation=obj.rotation } ... . .or
class superRotationClip extends MovieClip{ private var _rotation_=0 public function get __rotation(){ return _rotation_ } public function set __rotation(_r){ _rotation_=_r rotation=_rotation_ } }
TweenMax.to(movieClip, 4, {__rotation:360*6});
Something like this
var speed:Number = 5.0; var amountOfLoops:int = 7; var t:Number = 0.0; // update loop someObject.rotation = t+=speed; if(t>amountOfLoops*360) // stop loopingOr maybe Tweener can do it like this


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Kentucky's Rally Falls Short at Purdue
Dec. 3, 2010
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Despite a valiant effort the Kentucky volleyball team's season came to an end with a 3-1 (25-18, 24-26, 25-17, 25-18) loss at No. 16 Purdue on Friday night in front of a boisterous West Lafayette, Ind., crowd. Kentucky enjoyed another history-making season with its sixth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, six consecutive winning season and a senior class who finishes their careers with the fifth-best career winning percentage in school history.
The senior duo of Lauren Rapp and Blaire Hiler will end their careers with 94 career victories and a .729 career winning percentage which is the fifth-best all-time at UK. Rapp posted 10 kills against the Boilermakers and added three block assists. Hiler scored four kills and added a pair of blocks in her final match as a Wildcat.
Kentucky finishes the season with a 17-14 overall record, while Purdue advances to meet Louisville on Saturday evening for the right to advance to the Sweet 16.
"You have to tip your hats to Purdue because they played extremely well tonight," UK coach Craig Skinner said. "I thought after game two we put a lot of pressure on them. Purdue was able to make some adjustments and came out on fire in the third set."
Sophomore setter Christine Hartmann had a career-high seven kills on .545 hitting while adding a team-best five blocks and 27 assists. Sophomore Whitney Billings scored six kills and posted a team-best seven digs. Junior Gretchen Giesler added six kills and three blocks, with classmate Becky Pavan chipping in with three hammers and a trio of blocks. Junior Ann Armes notched a pair of kills and four digs, while sophomore Stephanie Klefot added six digs and an ace.
"This team fought hard tonight and played with a lot of effort tonight and the whole season for that matter," Skinner said. "I loved coaching this team and I'm sorry that the season had to come to an end."
Kentucky's defense stifled the home squad to begin the match with Purdue committing four errors enabling the Blue and White to earn a 4-1 edge. The senior duo of Hiler and Rapp combined for a block in the run. Purdue fought back and tied the score at four, but Rapp gave the Wildcats the lead with a kill. The Boilermakers then went on a 3-0 run to claim a two-point advantage it would maintain into the media break. Following consecutive hitting errors from the Wildcats, UK opted to use a timeout with Purdue ahead 17-12.
Trailing by five, Kentucky's defense stepped up once again by forcing the home team into consecutive errors and then Hiler found a gap in the back row to bring the Wildcats back to within two at 17-15 and forcing Purdue to burn a timeout.
Purdue responded with a 4-1 run to reclaim a comfortable edge with the score at 21-16 in favor of the home team, UK chose to use its final timeout of the set. Purdue was able to keep the Wildcat offense at bay and finish the frame on a 4-2 run and claim the first set 25-18.
UK's offense generated just six kills on .080 hitting. Purdue tossed down 16 kills on .212 hitting despite the Wildcats forcing the home team into nine errors and posting a pair of blocks.
The Wildcats used an 8-0 run in the middle of set two to knot the score at one set apiece into the intermission following a 26-24 second set win. UK struck for 11 kills on .269 hitting, but it was the Wildcats' defense that proved to be the difference. Purdue managed 16 kills on .139 hitting, but committed 11 errors thanks in large part to five Kentucky blocks in the stanza.
Purdue gave UK the lead in the second frame with a service error, but the home team quickly took the lead after scoring the next two points. A block from the hands of Rapp and Billings brought UK back to within two at 8-6, however Purdue would go on to score the next four points to grab an 11-6 edge and UK chose to use a timeout.
Kentucky scored the following two points highlighted by a monstrous kill from Hiler to get back to within three at 11-8. After the Boilermakers took their largest lead at 16-12, Kentucky put together a 4-0 run to pull back to within 16-15. In the run Hartmann found a spot and then teamed up with Pavan for the fourth UK block of the stanza to force the home team into a timeout.UK did not stop there, however, as the Wildcats continued its run with three more points following the break. Hartmann came up with a momentum-changing solo block and Klefot followed with an ace. Rapp topped the run off with a kill to give the visitors an 18-16 edge and forcing Purdue to use its final timeout of the stanza.
The Wildcats forced Purdue into another erroneous attempt to cap off an 8-0 run and earn a 19-16 lead before the Boilermakers finally ended the stretch of points by the visitors. Three straight Purdue points tied the score once again at 21 apiece and this time Kentucky chose to use its final timeout.
Consecutive kills from the Boilermakers lifted the home team to set point at 24-23, but UK got a timely kill from Giesler to save the set. Kentucky's defense once again stepped up and forced the home team into back-to-back errors to end the set and even the match at one set apiece.
Purdue opened the scoring in the third set with a kill, but Kentucky rallied for consecutive points to grab a 2-1 edge. The squads exchanged points until Purdue broke loose for two straight points to earn a 10-8 lead. A kill from Giesler knotted the score once again, but Purdue scored four of the next six to take a 15-12 lead into the media break.
Kentucky could not manage to pull to within more than five, as the home team finished out the set on a 10-5 run and go up 2-1 in set scores following a 25-17 third set win.
Purdue totaled 14 kills on .267 hitting and registered three blocks. The Wildcats scored eight points off of kills on a .111 attacking clip led by three from Hartmann.
The home team once again began the scoring with a kill to start the fourth frame. Kentucky quickly answered with a kill from the hand of Rapp. The squads would go on to exchange points until Purdue broke free behind a 4-0 run to earn a 9-5 edge. Kentucky responded with a 3-0 run of its own to pull to within 9-8 highlighted by the sixth kill of the night from Hartmann a career-best in a match for the sophomore.
Purdue then would earn another three-point lead at 14-11, but Kentucky once again answered with three straight points of its own to move to a 14-14 tie behind a pair of kills from Giesler. Purdue took a one-point edge at 15-14 into the media break.
Following the timeout, the home team scored five consecutive points to earn a 20-14 advantage. A block from Hartmann and a Pavan kill made the score 20-16, but that would be all the closer the Wildcats would get as Purdue captured the match-clinching set by a 25-18 margin.
Purdue's offense was at its best in the fourth frame tossing down 15 kills on .444 hitting. Kentucky managed a match-high 13 kills on .143 hitting. Rapp once again led the way with four hammers in the stanza.
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Thanks to Paul-Brabs Weather-who wanted to see the contents which led to the pulling everything out which led to how long could this really take which led to the Focus being on jack stands and tools coming out....the Borla is on! Took an hour and that was with figuring out what size sockets and wrenches to use.
I will get pics up asap but some info:
Borla piece with the muffler/tips: 12 lbs
Stock lunch box muffler: 15 lbs
Stock pipe with 1st muffler: 8 lbs
Stock pipe with resonator: 5 lbs
I need to call Borla and have them update the instructions as they have you cut the pipe that connects the Catylitic converter to the exhaust piping and that is not required; you unbolt the stock pipe using a 15mm socket or wrench. We thought if we jacked the car up high enough we could get away with one cut on the stock exhaust but no avail; made one cut by the lunch box muffler, tried to wiggle it out with no luck, made another cut by the 1st muffler and out the stock exhaust came.
Install was easy, followed the directions, started from the rear with tightening all the clamps, started the car to listen for leaks, all was good, let the car down off the jacks and off for a test drive.
We started with all the windows down and the only change I could hear was from approx 1k-3k there was more of a growl but after that no louder than stock; put the windows up and listented for droan and there was none at all.
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Pure Power One 5se Power Line Conditioner - Sucking Up Those AC Line Nasties!
as reviewed by Myles B. Astor
I find myself of two minds when it comes to the topic of AC power line conditioners (PLC). On the one hand, there's little question that—depending to some extent upon where you reside and lie on your power distribution grid—AC line quality greatly impacts the sound of our audio systems. Piggybacked atop that 120 V/60 Hz sine wave is a whole host of issues including but not limited to EMI, RFI, reflections of the 60 Hz wave, switching signals, noise (expressed as common [CMNR] and transverse mode noise rejection [TMNR]) and power factor. Truth be told, audiophiles living in major urban centers really have little idea of what your power company is supplying. And it's clear that despite the best efforts of electronics manufacturers to reduce their component's susceptibility to electrical line issues, there's still more work to do.
On the other hand, the cure is often worse than the disease. Many PLCs collapse the soundstage (especially when it comes to the vertical dimension), throttle dynamics, smooth out the sound too much and/or roll off the upper octaves. Take for example my now admittedly long in the tooth, Tice Power Block/Titan combination. At the time of my mid '90s Sounds Like… magazine review, there was absolutely no question the Tice combo improved the low frequencies, decreased noise levels and improved imaging and soundstaging of my then conrad-johnson equipment. Then out of curiosity some ten years later (don't you ever get a hankering to fire up that older SOTA component languishing in the closet and listen to it again?), I took the Tice combo out of mothballs and re-commissioned them. Sadly, the unit didn't sound at all like how I remembered and its colorations were unmistakable. Were those issues there with the Tice way back when? Certainly, but the combination of our systems becoming more revealing and neutral coupled with electronics designers becoming more savvy to power line issues and designing better power supplies, made the Tice's colorations all the more obvious.
So why given my past experiences, even try another PLC? The answer in short is partly out of curiosity, partly as a result of a Facebook chat with Silver Circle Audio designer David Stanard, and partly based on comments from friend and fellow reviewer Rick Jensen who now writes for www.Enjoythemusic.com. For those unfamiliar with Silver Circle Audio, designer Stanard is no johnny-come-lately to the power conditioning scene having released his original Pure Power 1 (equipped with a 1.8 kVa transformer and an off the shelf EMI/RF filter) PLC roughly eight years ago. Later on, David improved the unit by incorporating a larger 3 KVa rated transformer before eventually settling on the Silver Circle Audio 5se's massive and specially built, 70 pound, 5 kVa rated torroidal isolation transformer. Other new features introduced in the Silver Circle Audio 5se edition include: 1) incorporation of a proprietary EMI/RFI filtering network; 2) a custom, hand-built "soft-start" circuit with a 30-amp rated relay (so the unit doesn't blow a fuse upon turn on); 3) all the wires coming out of the transformer are terminated with double gold plated rings; and 4) internal protection is now provided by HiFi Tuning Supreme Fuses. Every unit comes with the Silver Circle Audio's own Vesuvius Mk. II power cord.
The next piece to the puzzle was replacing the older Furutech FT-20AG receptacles with Furutech's latest and greatest GTX-D (G) outlets. According to Stanard, Furutech's newest design is, "hands down the finest AC receptacle I have ever heard or used." Nor am I going to disagree. Based on my experience, the difference the new Furutech and my older Sound Applications AC wall receptacles is—no exaggeration—on the order of a component. But more on that in a future piece!
But wait, the story isn't over. Shortly after taking receipt of the Silver Circle Audio 5se, David unveiled his new Vesuvius Mk. II power cord. Fashioned from 10 gauge copper conductors and terminated with Furutech FI-31G and FI-25M plugs, the newest Vesuvius Mk. II power cord addresses among other things the original Vesuvius Mk. I's power cord slightly recessed midrange. Why a power cord should make so much difference with a power line conditioner is definitely counterintuitive; nonetheless, all Silver Circle Audio 5se owners using the original Mk. I power cord should strongly immediately upgrade to the newest Mk. II version. You won't be disappointed.
Exorcising the AC Line Demons
The biggest decision faced when reviewing the Silver Circle Audio 5se was whether to plug my front-end equipment or amplifiers into the power line conditioner. My audio system, fortunately or unfortunately, runs on two dedicated 20-amp lines (front-end on one line, amplifiers on the other) and only one Silver Circle Audio 5se was on hand for the review. No matter, there was no mistaking the sonic improvements with either configuration (especially the dynamics on the power amplifier end), though this situation may not have realized the 5se's full potential. It should also be noted that these differences were even further amplified when my previous Sound Application wall receptacles were replaced with the aforementioned Furutech GTX-D Gold (the same as in the 5se) receptacles (see upcoming accessories review).
That said, the Silver Circle 5se first and foremost brings to the table—and worth its weight in gold pressed latinum—a marked reduction in the big rig's day-to-day sonic variability. You know the symptoms and it drives you absolutely stark raving mad every time you turn the system on! One day the system sounds like a million bucks; the next day you want to toss the system out the window. Thankfully, those bad sound days are now few and far between!
Furthermore, what truly separates the Silver Circle 5se from other power line conditioners that have passed through the system is its lack of overt colorations. No rolling off the upper octaves. No truncating the soundstage. No hardening, softening, thinning or smoothing. No, nothing but the music. And for whatever the reason, triangles and sleigh bells exhibit far less distortion, smearing and hardness—not to mention a greater sense of each instrument's subtle decay—on "The Worried Drummer" cut off my go to reference disc Mallets, Melody and Mayhem (Columbia CS 8333).
Interestingly, the Silver Circle Audio 5se also revealed that many so called equipment "colorations"—or even cables—are actually caused by what's entering through the AC line. Take for instance, interconnect's and/or speaker cable's low frequency performance. Some cables are exceptionally quiet, transparent, tight, and dynamic in this region; other cables exhibit some sort of non-linearity with a side order of midbass bloom and looseness down here; yet others obscure and thicken this region and may lack weight. Inserting the Silver Circle Audio 5se into the system reduces the sonic differences among the different cables and instantly provides a much tighter, cleaner, and defined midbass region. A great example of the improved lower octave region is the "Aqua Marine" cut from Blow Up (Three Blind Mice Box set TBM 15-45) featuring Takashi Mizuhashi on bass. With the Silver Circle Audio 5se, Mizuhashi's bass now possesses more snap, dynamics, and control along with a far more wooden, resonant quality.
Of course, once those electrical nasties are filtered out, the system's overall noise floor plummets (you know that kind of noise that ear listens through but notices when gone) and transparency correspondingly increases, particularly in the lower octaves. Plucked instruments such as kotos, guitars and lutes have a new found sense of attack and decay since noise no longer obscures the silence between the notes. On top of that, the ability to clearly visualize and place instruments and singers located in the furthest reaches of the recording's soundstage as well as the subtlest details of the recording venue is greatly enhanced. So much so with the Silver Circle Audio 5se that instruments literally appear to "pop up" out of thin air. Cue up the "Mean to Me" cut from The Poll Winners: Barney Kessel with Shelly Manne and Ray Brown (Analogue Productions/Contemporary S7010 45 rpm) and be ready to experience a new found ability to see all the way through to back corner of the stage and Manne's drum set. There's also on this early 1957 stereo recording by recording genius Roy DuNann, a far greater sense of subtle, low level details and sense of space around Manne's drum set. Along with that comes on Sonny Rollins Now's the Time (Classic Records/RCA LSP-2927), an uncanny feeling, (even moreso than on Way Out West), that one can reach out and not only touch by wrapping your arms around his saxophone.
Winning the Electrical Wars
Until the arrival of the Silver Circle 5se, I had basically given up any hope of finding a PLC that didn't compromise the sound in some way, shape or form. The Silver Circle Audio 5se allows more of the music and recording information to come through while at the same time, eliminating many colorations incorrectly attributed to the components. This Silver Circle Audio 5se won't be going anywhere soon and when the budget permits, a second unit will be added to the other dedicated line in order to realize the full benefits of the PLC. Myles Astor
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I have the stainless version, 981TS, and love it. Fit and finish is good, despite it being a 91 series product. I have not had it long but have close to 400 rounds through it so far with no FTF, FTE or extract problems. The rifle feels solid in every aspect.
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Enjoy the Charm and Hospitality of a Bygone Era at The Otesaga!
Welcome to The Otesaga, one of New York State's most distinctive resorts. The Otesaga and its famed Leatherstocking Golf Course overlook the pristine waters of Lake Otsego in Cooperstown, New York, one of the world's most inspirational settings. Operating since 1909, The Otesaga is a proud member of the prestigious Historic Hotels of America. The resort is an ideal retreat for reflection and relaxation, an unforgettable golf experience or a memorable family getaway. Groups of up to 350 will marvel at 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. Make sure to include visits to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the Fenimore Art Museum and the Farmers' Museum during your getaway! Start planning your own unforgettable trip to Cooperstown!
- Wifi
- Restaurant Onsite
- Pets Allowed
- Property Size 132 units
- Conference Facility
- Kids Allowed
- Nearby City Cooperstown
- Nearby Water Lake Otsego
- Open Dates Apr 22 to Oct 31
From kid's activities and family bingo, to lawn games for young and old, there are activities for the entire family when you stay at the Otesaga in Cooperstown, New York. Take advantage of your proximity to the beautiful Lake Otesaga shoreline and enjoy a day of swimming or fishing. Or, reserve your tee time at the Leatherstocking Golf Course for an exciting 18 holes of golf!
Rated one of the top courses on the East Coast, Leatherstocking Golf Course was designed by one of the country's preeminent course architects, Devereux Emmett. The Par 72 championship course provides breathtaking views of Lake Otesaga and a challenge for golfers of all skill levels!
With 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting space including 14 individual meeting rooms, The Otesaga will provide the perfect venue for your next corporate gathering or conference. During your recreation time, set up a team building experience like a baseball game on legendary Doubleday Field, located just a block from the Baseball Hall of Fame. The perfect blend of business pleasure awaits your group in Cooperstown!
Give your entire family an unforgettable reunion experience when you stay at The Otesaga! Plan your reunion around one of the many holiday celebrations at the resort and enjoy activities like lawn games, tennis or set up your own family golf tournament at Leatherstocking Golf Course. There is plenty of off-site fun to be had as well. Plan your group excursion to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the Fenimore Art Museum or the Farmers' Museum, all located in Cooperstown!
With a unique setting overlooking Lake Otesaga, the Leatherstocking Golf Course and gently rolling hills, The Otesaga Resort Hotel provides you with the perfect venue for your dream wedding. Onsite wedding specialists will make planning your once-in-a-lifetime event an easy, pain-free experience. Let them assist with details like flowers, linens and live entertainment.
The Otesaga sits on the southern shores of Lake Otesaga, and provides breathtaking views of the crystal clear waters. Explore the area with plenty of hiking/jogging trails, or get out on the water with activities like sailing, canoeing and swimming. Get lost in the natural beauty that surrounds you in Cooperstown!
Plan your next vacation near one of the finest deepwater fisheries in Central New York: Lake Otesaga! This habitat for lake salmon, trout and largemouth bass sits just steps away from your elegant accommodations. Make sure you bring your fishing pole with your during your next trip to Cooperstown.
The Otesaga provides the perfect venue to rekindle the flames of passion when you travel to Cooperstown. Choose from one of 20 elegantly furnished suites and have a bottle champagne or chocolate awaiting you when you arrive. Take a day to explore this historic area and visit the Baseball Hall of Fame or Fenimore Art Museum. Or, just taking an intimate stroll along the shores of Lake Otesaga.
From a state-of-the-art fitness center to elegantly furnished guest rooms and suites, you are never far from luxury during your stay a The Otesaga. Enjoy a meal at one of two first-class dining areas onsite, or reserve your tee time at the Leatherstocking Golf Course. The conference and meeting facilities at the resort are second to none, and will ensure return for your next group outing!
Whether you are renting a canoe to explore on your own, or casting your line to catch your next trout or largemouth bass, you will never run out of water activities when you stay at The Otesaga, along the banks of Lake Otesaga. Try your hand at sailing, or just jump right into the water for an afternoon of swimming! There's no better place than this to enjoy a fun-filled lakeside vacation.
Built in 1909, The Otesaga provides the charm and gracious hospitality of a bygone era. When the hotel was designed, it was universally praised for its many marvels including 400 windows, a refrigerator that was cooled with 30 tons of ice and telephones in each room. Take a journey back to the golden age of the early 1900's when you book your stay at this Cooperstown landmark!
After the wedding, head to the Otesaga for an ideal honeymoon. Enjoy one of 20 furnished suites that will have a bottle of champagne or chocolate ready for your upon arrival. During the day, enjoy a trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame or Fenimore Art Museum. At night, enjoy a romantic meal together and take a stroll around Lake Otesaga.
If you are looking to spend the holidays on the East Coast, The Otesaga likely has a package to help you celebrate. The resort offers packages for Thanksgiving, Memorial Day Weekend and the 4th of July that include your overnight accommodations as well as a number of fun activities. If these holidays do not fit your travel plans, try Labor Day or New Year's Eve!
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You are sure to enjoy your stay in one of the 135 elegantly furnished guest rooms at The Otesaga, with amenities including cable television, complimentary high speed WiFi internet access and plenty of fluffy Egyptian-cotton towels. There are 20 suites available at the The Otesaga, all uniquely decorated and providing the perfect upgrade option during your stay in Cooperstown.
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As far as spin-off games go, Nintendo's Mario Kart must rank as the most successful – around 100 million in sales is a huge achievement for a franchise that began life as a plumber-less tech demo designed merely to explore two-player play.
Sega has attempted to do the same with Sonic many a time down the years, with Drift, Sonic R, Free Riders and the original Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing all offering character-based karting action, none of which possessed the same pizazz as their inspirations. Dull clones each and every one.
But at what point in a life does a new-born clone stop being a clone? Exactly how far does the DNA have to vary before it becomes its own unique entity?
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed may have begun life on Sumo Digital's South Yorkshire drawing board with the frozen embryo of someone else's idea, but a combination of environmental factors and neat design means that post-ligation, it now feels fresh and unique.
The idea to use flying vehicles and watercraft in addition to the traditional karts may have been gazumped by Mario Kart 7, but it has to be said they are far more effectively employed here, ensconced within the core gameplay as opposed to short, tacked-on sections.
Frequently a track will morph before your eyes as pathways fall away, canyons open up, spaceships join the fray, or dragons devastate the roads, meaning one lap of any given course may not be the same as the last.
With the wealth of retro Sega titles to draw upon for nostalgic goodwill, developers Sumo Digital have pulled out all the stops with regards to track design. There are nods to so many classics it's hard to know where to begin, but the first thing that struck me was the Afterburner level on a giant aircraft carrier, as you quickly take to the skies and embark upon aerial dogfights. Flying through boost arrows and power-up clusters faithfully invokes the spirit of the game on which the level is based – a trick Sumo perform again and again.
Circuits based on Sega classics such as Burning Rangers, Shinobi, Golden Axe and Skies of Arcadia are thrilling, and perfectly pitched to evoke memories of the old games. My personal favourite was the Nights Into Dreams course – a dizzying psychedelic spectacle based around the old Spring Valley level, with a few of the old level bosses thrown in for good measure. It's so eerily accurate, with the music, stunt rings, and a population composed of familiar characters that it's hard to keep your eyes on where exactly you are supposed to be going.
Of course, all the nice design and graphical flair in the world is nothing without the game mechanics, and fortunately these have tried and tested antecedents. Drifting is the name of the game here, with the ubiquitous powerslide facilitating all kinds of speed boosts and, if you can hold it long enough, a massively effective 'Sonic Drift'.
When added to the range of power-ups – the best of which is the titular 'Allstar' which accelerates you through the course as an invincible speed machine – all the ingredients combine to ensure there's enough going on to keep you occupied, and that's before the courses themselves start to twist and disintegrate.
Courses can be raced in a variety of traditional modes, and with five grand prix tournaments, five world tour events, and the ever-infuriating mirror mode alongside single race and time attack options there's are plenty of options to mix things up – whether going solo or taking on your mates.
Many unlockable characters wait to be discovered via game progression, but the initial roster still contains a good mix of classic heroes and leftfield choices. The inclusion of Crazy Taxi's B.D. Joe, as well as Beat from Jet Set Radio, AiAi and MeeMee from Super Monkey Ball, Samba of 'De Amigo' fame, and even Ulala from Space Channel 5 are all particularly welcome.
Ristar shows up just to wave the chequered flag, and presumably remind everyone he ever existed. With this expansive guest list, I almost expected Vectorman to show up and say 'Chicken, fight like a robot!' while Sketch Turner swipes your kart with his swishing ponytail.
It's this attention to detail that makes Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed such a worthwhile exercise; as Sega's willingness to trade on their former glories allows it to escape from the sometimes suffocating pressure of being a spinoff while trying to live up to Mario Kart. But as the main Sonic games have slumped into a bit of a rut, at least in the public perception, Racing Transformed seems to drag his name back into the glittering lights.
Easily outclassing recent kart-based offerings like LittleBigPlanet Karting and F1 Race Stars, it's an excellent racer draped in the fineries of over 25 years of gaming royalty that deserves attention on its own merits.
By Sam Gill
Score: 4/5
Format: Xbox 360 (tested), PS3, Wii U, PC
Price: £39.99-£49.99
Developer: Sumo Digital


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The Key to a Jail Break? Be As Skinny As This Guy
It's hard to keep a good man down. It's harder to keep a skinny man incarcerated.
It's hard to keep a good man down. It's harder to keep a skinny man incarcerated.
This is one for the books.
Accused killer and former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is reaching out to his pen pals from the slammer.
An anonymous donor has posted $500,000 bail for a Texas teen many feel has been wrongly imprisoned.
Now that the Supreme Court has ruled in matters of love between people of the same gender, maybe it can finally tackle the long-neglected issue of love between people and furniture.
Should going to jail really be a life goal? Obie Cargile thinks so.
This story is worth a good laugh – but watch your volume.
Perhaps because he missed the food, or maybe he just missed getting his back hair gnawed at on a regular basis? Whatever the reason, an ex-inmate of New York's Riker's Island prison was recently charged with breaking back into jail by impersonating a guard.
All mothers love their sons, but some are more affectionate than others.
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NEW YORK, April 22---A man in women?s clothes was among the survivors in lifeboat 10, according to Mrs. Mark Fortune, Winnipeg, who was rescued with her three daughters on the boat. Mrs. Fortune?s husband, a Winnepeg real estate broker, and her son, Charles, were lost. They were not allowed to mount to the upper deck until the women and children were safely bestowed, according to her statement. Her daughters, Alice, Mabel, and Ethel, unite with her in saying that a man saved his life by his woman?s dress, one of the daughters having the seat next to his in the lifeboat.
Mrs. Fortune and her daughters were quoted to this effect by H. C. Hutton, Mrs. Fortune?s brother-in-law, also a real estate broker of Winnepeg. He told the women's story for them, saying that they ware prostrated with grief and unable to see reporters. They are staying with Mr. Hutton at the Belmont Hotel and will return to Winnepeg on Tuesday if they have recovered sufficiently by that time.
The lifeboat, said Mrs. Fortune, was greatly overcrowded. Four of the survivors were in the boat and the rest were supposed to be women, with the exception of one stoker and a Chinaman. There was a figure forward dressed in a brown mackintosh with a shawl like that of a steerage passenger over its head. The face was completely hidden. Miss Alice Fortune sat directly beside the supposed woman.
Soon after the boat had left the ship the four sailors were transferred to another boat and at this time it was discovered that the figure was that of a man. When somebody asked who he was he refused to say.
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Woolgrowers mull merger
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Australian wool is in the doldrums, with production at half the levels of two decades ago.
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Beleaguered woolgrowers will soon be asked to back a closer union between the two companies at the heart of Australia's $3 billion wool industry, less than five years after they were deliberately set up as separate entities.
The latest call for a merger of research and development body Australian Wool Innovation with promotional group The Woolmark Company comes amid discontent about a lack of marketing in the face of falling prices and a plummeting appetite for the once-great Australian export.
It is an admission that the experiment with separate corporate vehicles has been a dismal failure, and is further ammunition for critics who point to bad management, structural weaknesses and tunnel vision.
World wool consumption has fallen by more than 50 per cent in the past decade, despite a rise in global fibre consumption of some 35 per cent.
Annual wool exports once worth $6 billion have been slashed to $2.5 billion, while production is less than half the more than 1000 million kilograms produced two decades ago.
Australian growers - who produce more than 60 per cent of the world's wool - are infuriated at the loss of market share for a high-quality Australian product. In recent months, they have been calling for The Woolmark Company to start doing its job, or for Australian Wool Innovation to add marketing and promotion to its R&D brief. The separation of marketing and R&D has led to costly duplications and innovations isolated from market demand.
Trevor Flugge, chairman of The Woolmark Company parent, Australian Wool Services, said it was clear his company could not generate sufficient profit or, more significantly, cash flow to market wool products in isolation from the levy-funded R&D section of the industry.
In short, the business model has failed, leaving growers with little choice but to support another costly structural reorganisation in an effort to get their product - 97 per cent of Australian wool is exported - promoted properly overseas.
Mr Flugge and AWI chairman Ian McLachlan - who chaired the 1999 government taskforce that recommended a single entity with an R&D arm - stressed that integrating the two companies would be complex, with scope of activities, funding and shareholder structures to be worked out.
The earliest any proposal is likely to be put to shareholders is late this year.
Growers will be hoping the latest review leads to the industry adopting a more successful fibre-to-market model that can respond quickly to modern market demands and supply chain pressures.
It's that, or they face a bleak future.
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Essential Steps To Follow In Identifying A Good Franchise Business Model
In our previous article on franchising, we highlighted how franchise business model can provide a proven business format.
For entrepreneurs, franchise business offers great business opportunities and access to expert professional advisors. It's a better way to start a business off established brands and reputation.
Franchising is not really a new business model, but the fact is that many aspiring entrepreneurs are still sceptical about it.
How to identify a good franchise business model
You will all agree with me that the past couple of years have not been particularly an easy ride for businesses.
The downward turn in the market and loss in confidence by both consumers and lenders hit many businesses hard, with many unable to survive.
Bellow are some key steps to follow in identifying a good franchise.
#1). Research the business and get to know its success rates
Do you how work really well. Make sure you speak to existing franchises. You want an extensive list to choose from. Speak to both successful and the less successful franchises to give you a much more rounded view.
Ask for success rates of other franchisees. There may be failures but the important aspect is to understand why.
#2). Understand the business and the people involved
Another thing is to make sure you understand all the business operations and what is involved on a daily basis. This will give you a better inside understanding of the business. It's better to know where you are going than to get there regretting.
Don't underestimate the importance of meeting the people involved at their office and finding out who you would be in contact with and what their experience in franchising is.
#3). Investment level and costs
In franchise business model, the levels of investment range from smaller amounts that you may already have available to larger amounts that you may need a bank loan for. It actually depends on the kind of franchise you want to go for.
It's also essential to understand what costs are involved, both up-front and ongoing and importantly what you get for those costs.
#4). Lifestyle
You will need to make sure that you are happy with the commitments needed for this news business. You will also need to consider the support and understanding of those around you.
#5). Professional advice
There are a host of accredited professional advisors that specialise in franchising, including consultants, accountants, solicitors, banks and even media.
These advisors are invaluable in making sure that you are taking the right steps and don't miss any vital information. When it comes to reviewing the franchise agreement make sure you go to a franchise solicitor. It can save you a lot of money in the long run.
Also, don't forget to search online for objective advice and numerous educational and advisory resources.
Please do check British Franchise Association (BFA) website for more information on franchise
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