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Sales of the VW Beetle have continued to decline, but that doesn't mean that VW is ready to say goodbye to the iconic Beetle. VW is reportedly mulling the idea of an all-electric Beetle, which could make it more appealing.
VW has unveiled a new version of the 2016 Beetle that is directly inspired by the classic Baja Bugs - the 2016 Beetle Dune.
Last month there were rumors that VW was considering killing off the Beetle and other slow selling models in its lineup. But now it's been confirmed that a new Beetle is in the works and that it will arrive within the next three years.
VW of America is celebrating its 60th anniversary and to help with the celebration, VW has revealed four unique Beetle and Beetle Convertible models at the New York Auto Show.
A new report claims that VW may soon cut more slow selling models from its lineup. VW has already confirmed plans to kill the Eos convertible, but now there's a report that the Polo and even the Beetle may be on the chopping block.
VW has announced the introduction of the limited-edition 2015 Beetle Classic.
It's being reported that VW has already given the Beetle Dune concept the green light with a production model expected to arrive in early 2016.
VW has announced the availability of a new Premium Package for the 2014 Beetle, which is available on models that are powered by the 1.8T or TDI diesel engine.
VW has released a new set of photos of the Beetle Dune Concept and reiterated the fact that it is basically production ready.
VW has unveiled the Beetle GRC rallycross car, which will run later this season in the Red Bull Global Rallycross championship, driven by Tanner Foust and Scott Speed.
Volkswagen has announced that when the 2015 Golf, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, and Jetta start arriving in showrooms in the second half of 2014, they will be offered with a new TDI diesel engine.
Volkswagen has announced that it is partnering with Andretti Autosport to form the Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross team, running two cars in the series for drivers Tanner Foust and Scott Speed.
This month Volkswagen is celebrating the 65th anniversary since the first VW Beetle arrived in the U.S.
The 2014 VW Beetle is getting a new 1.8L turbocharged engine that will replace the current 2.5L five-cylinder engine.
The Beetle Dune concept starts with the latest Beetle, but then adds a raised ride height, flared fenders and modified bumpers to make it ready for the unpaved road.
VW has announced the pricing of the 2014 Beetle GSR, which will start at $29,995 with a six-speed manual transmission and at $31,095 with the six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic.
VW has announced that a new 1.8L TSI four-cylinder engine is going to replace the old 2.5L five-cylinder in the Beetle, Jetta and Passat.
VW has given the Beetle Turbo, Beetle Turbo Convertible, and the Jetta GLI models a few updates, with the most notable upgrade being the addition of the new version of VW's 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder.
VW has unveiled the iBeetle, which is VW's first model with a new docking station and special iPhone application.
VW has announced that it will offer two limited-edition models for the GTI for the 2013 model year and the release of the 2014 Beetle Convertible R-Line.
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The 'King Of Kidz' 2013 Breakdancing Competition Is Unbelievable [Video]
Breakdancing is a lot like flying a plane to me. If you try to do either one without knowing how, you'll probably kill yourself.
Breakdancing is a lot like flying a plane to me. If you try to do either one without knowing how, you'll probably kill yourself.
Nice try new 'Power Rangers,' but no amount of breakdancing to dubstep music will ever conquer hip hop kido!
From what I can tell, 'Beat Battle 2012' is an event where robots dress like humans get together and do impossible breakdancing moves.
OK, they might not be robots, but I'm still convinced that no normal human can do the things that you'll see in this video.
Highlights from some of the best B-Boys in the world competing in The Urban Movement Tour in Philadelphia.
If you think you've seen it all in the B-Boy world you would be sorely mistaken. The moves in this tour would put most of the crews you see in America's Best Dance Crew to shame! My spine hurts from just watching some of these moves!
It always seems like things on the underground are better than whats in the spotlight, hmph weird..
Breakdancing is hard work.
That's why Turbo, and his friends made such a great movie about it.
To be a top level Breakdancer, you have to practice a lot.
You have to sacrifice your body, and keep pushing through any pain.
You'll also have to deal with a nagging mom who doesn't think that you've got what it takes.
The 2011 Breakdance Championship was held a couple of weeks ago in L.A. and I'm glad I was not a judge.
The Braun Battle of the Year brought out the countries best b-boy crews, and Battle Born walked away with the crown.
With all of the sewage that reality TV has put out lately, I don't understand how no major networks pick up something like this.
Breakdancing gorilla, step aside. We're all about breakdancing kids now — namely Jalen Testerman and Lil' Demon, the stars of a new American Apparel ad directed by photographer Tony Kelly. Both are well-known B-boys: in addition to their many live performances, Testerman appeared on 'Ellen' at the tender age of six and Lil' Demon (née Angelo Baligad) had the same honor at seven. We could watch these kids break (and mug for the camera) on a downtown LA rooftop for hours on end.
Check out the video below:
You may not know who Aloe Blacc is. After watching this video I guarantee you will fall in love with his old school feel. Plus the little B-boy kid was awesome!


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Conducted by the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship, this research study explores how companies are investing in corporate giving and employee volunteering and how these community involvement efforts connect to overall business.
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Once the most powerful mage in the land, Jenny Waynest is now a broken woman. After being possessed and corrupted by the demon Amayon, she lost everything she holds dear--even the trust of her husband. Yet Lord John Aversin has torments of his own: memories of the beautiful and cruel Aohila, demon queen of a rival hell, whom he'd tricked into providing the help he needed to free Jenny. Now, condemned to death for trafficking with demons, John cannot forgive himself for opening the door to a far greater evil--an evil that still haunts his dreams. And not only his dreams . . .
For a vengeful Aohila needs mortal aid in realms beyond her power, and who better to provide it than Lord John? Blackmailed into cooperating, John must fight his way through unimaginable horrors in quest of a prize that may doom the world he has left behind . . .
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At various times in her life, Barbara Hambly has been a high-school teacher, a model, a waitress, a technical editor, a professional graduate student, an all-night clerk at a liquor store, and a karate instructor. Born in San Diego, she grew up in Southern California, with the exception of one high-school semester spent in New South Wales, Australia. Her interest in fantasy began with reading The Wizard of Oz at an early age and has continued ever since.
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Are you just starting to learn how to type? Or, how about this: Do you ever run into any difficulty when you're typing? For instance, do you ever accidentally hold a key down for too long and suddenly, end up with a line of the same letter? (You know, something like mmmmmmm, etc). This kind of thing happens all the time, but luckily, there is a way to fix it. Want to know how? If so, read on!
To change the way Windows handles any repeated keystrokes on your keyboard, you'll need to use the FilterKeys feature. You can find this by following the same path taken in the article entitled Caps Lock Alarm. In XP, once you've reached the Accessibility Options dialog box, check the box that says Use FilterKeys to activate it. Then click on the Settings button to add your own preferences to it.
In Vista and Windows 7, once you've arrived in the in Make the keyboard easier to use dialog box, scroll to the Make it easier to type section and click the Set up Filter Keys link to access Filter Keys settings.
In XP, you can either set the FilterKeys to Ignore repeated keystrokes or you can have it Ignore quick keystrokes and slow down the repeat rate. I personally like the first choice, but choose the one that's going to work the best for you. Click OK twice when you're done. In Vista and Windows 7, the choices are easy to understand, but slightly different. Now, I want you to keep in mind that the FilterKeys option may not be good for everyone, but if you're just beginning to type, it will be a good starting point for you. When you're more comfortable with the keyboard, you can then go in and turn it off, if that's what you prefer. It's all about you!
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If you live in an area that does advanced smog testing.. don't waste your money on a catted downpipe.
I bought a catted downpipe a few years back, and had to go this month for my emissions testing.
At Advanced Smog Testing Facilities they test HC (Hydrocarbons) CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) and NOx (Nitrogen Oxide)
My Catted Downpipe allowed me to pass HC and CO2. But I failed NOx miserably!!
Here's the important part:
I spoke with the state emissions inspector (very nice guy btw) and he advised me that on WRXs... we have 2 cats in the downpipe because we don't have an EGR system. The two cats are used to break down the NOx. One cat would be sufficient to break down the HC and CO2 (just as mine was). But only our stock exhaust is able to break down the NOx.
I asked him how to reduce NOx levels without putting a stock exhaust back on. He said that NOx is produced by high EGTs (exhaust gas temperatures). Our turbo charged cars run a higher EGT than the standard car (1400degrees is common).
The only ways to decrease NOx are with alcohol/water injection, an alcohol fuel source (E85) or increasing the fuel / retarding the timing.
Retarding timing / increasing fuel would allow less fuel to be burned increasing the HC output. Alcohol / Water injection would lower the NOx level, but not enough. E85 would also lower the NOx level... but not down to levels acceptable for a 4cyl car.
Solution? Stock downpipe for emissions testing. And Catless for stage 2+


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By now you've probably heard the rumors that Chelsea Handler has a sex tape out! Well guess what? Those rumors are TRUE! The tape is about 10 years old and Chelsea says she made it as a joke to get the attention of casting directors when she moved to LA to pursue comedy! *Side eye*
During the first part of the tape, Chelsea is fully clothed in her work uniform. She begins by introducing herself by name before going into a stand-up routine before suddenly cutting to Chelsea and her male partner engaging in an explicit sex act.
Chelsea, who is on all fours on a bed is naked and at several times during the filming she looks directly at the camera. Her breasts are bare and swinging during the sex act. At the end of the "performance", Chelsea's partner speaks in a clear British accent, asking, "Did we get the (bleep) shot?" Chelsea looks into the camera and smiles at this point. Then the tape immediately cuts back into Chelsea continuing her stand-up routine in her apartment.
Well! That was one hell of a joke..lol.
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Video: Christina Aguilera- Not Myself Tonight
Christina Aguilera's new video for Not Myself Tonight premiered a little while ago. She definitely takes it back to the Dirrty Era..actually I think it's dirtier than Dirrty. The 2:34 mark & beyond might as well be soft core porn is WOW. O_o I do love the video though. I think it has the edge Christina needs! Thoughts?
Posted by Trin Date: Friday, April 30, 2010
Categories: Music, Who Authorized That?
Video: Naomi Campbell snaps on ABC news! Storms out of interview!
Naomi Campbell is at it….again. Watch her storm out of this interview. She got upset after being asked if she received a blood diamond as a gift. OMG The 16 second through the 23 second mark is priceless lol! Also watch what happens at the very end…
Spotted at CC
Posted by Trin Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Categories: Celebrity News, Who Authorized That?
Diddy now managing Nicki Minaj & Rick Ross
Leave it to Diddy to $trike while the iron is hot. According to billboard.com, Diddy is now co-managing Nicki Minaj & Rick Ross. Rumors have been buzzin that Nicki's former manager Debbie Antney's "mismanagement" caused her to drop out of Rhianna's Last Girl On Earth Tour. Debbie disputes those rumors claiming she was fired before the tour was announced. Sources "say" that Nicki went on to seek management from Lady Gaga's manager Troy Carter, but Gaga threatened to drop him if he took on Minaj. I hope all goes well and they can escape Diddy's "curse". Where are all his other artists now? #Justsayin
Posted by Trin Date: Friday, April 16, 2010
Categories: Celebrity News, Music, Who Authorized That?
Larry King is getting his 8th divorce!
By now you may have heard all the rumors going around about Larry King getting a divorce! Both Larry King 76, & his wife Shawn King, 50 filed for divorce yesterday. Shawn King claims that Larry had an affair with her sister…SMH. According to an employee, his sister- in- law Shannon Engemann would often visit him at work. King allegedly bought her a luxury car worth $160,000. He also spent over $1 million dollars on her! On top of all this drama, sources told TMZ that Larry & Shawn fought a lot, sometimes physically. King has also accused Shawn of sleeping with the kids' baseball coach in the past. Both cite irreconcilable differences in their petitions for divorce. [Larry's petition, Shawn's petition] The couple married in 1997 and have two boys 11 and 9. Shawn is seeking physical custody and King is seeking joint. This is going to get nasty…
Posted by Trin Date: Thursday, April 15, 2010
Categories: Celeb Break-ups, Celebrity News, Who Authorized That?
Jay Z to Candy Pusher: "Nah I don't eat chocolate."
Jay Z was spotted in NYC two days ago after having dinner at Bar Pitti..the teen tried to sell him some m&ms to which he replied "Nah I don't eat chocolate." ..Sheesh he could have at least made a small donation from that 122 million.
Photos: Bauer Griffin
Posted by Trin Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Categories: Celebrity News, Who Authorized That?
Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon blasts cheating husband in mass email!
Former NYPD Blue star Garcelle Beauvais- Nilon sent out a mass email to all of her husband Mike Nilon's colleagues at the CAA Talent agency. WOW. The email subject line was Tiger Woods/Jesse James/ Mike Nilon..and went on to ask… "What do they have in common..I found out today that MY husband of almost 9 yrs has been having an affair for 5 yrs with some slut in Chicago. I am devastated!!!! And I have been duped!! Our boys don't deserve this!" The couple wed in 2001 and have 2-year-old twin sons Jax Joseph and Jaid Thomas. (Beauvais-Nilon also has a son, Oliver, 18, from a prior marriage.)
I feel really bad for Garcelle and her boys, but I love the way she blasted him via email. He deserves it!
Posted by Trin Date: Friday, April 9, 2010
Categories: Celeb Break-ups, Celebrity News, Who Authorized That?
Is cheating the new black? Tiki Barber busted!
Today Show contributer and former NFL player Tiki Barber is the latest Cheater Du Jour according to a Miami Herald headline. Tiki announced yesterday that he's separating from his wife Ginny of 11 years. (together for 16) They have two boys age 7 and 6, and she's currently 8 months pregnant with twins. SMH. According to the New York Daily News, Tiki's 23 year old mistress Traci Johnson convinced her family that she was just babysitting for Tiki as their affair heated up. [Pic of Tiki & Traci at the airport in 2008 HERE] Rumor has it he also helped her land an NBC internship.
Tiki and Traci have traveled to Africa together and also Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics. While at the Olympics, Tiki referred to Traci as his "assistant." He has spent the night in her dorm and also showered her with gifts, including:
- 1 dozen roses to Traci's dorm on her 21st birthday
- A "diamond and sapphire bracelet"
- Giants jerseys for her and her friends to wear on Halloween
- He allegedly paid her rent, though a source close to Tiki denies this
Barber has not commented, other than his statement yesterday announcing his split.
"After 11 years of marriage, Ginny and I have decided to separate," Barber said in a statement yesterday. "This decision was a painful one, but we are moving forward amicably and will continue to work together to raise our children with the love and dedication they have always known."
Posted by Trin Date: Thursday, April 8, 2010
Categories: Celeb Break-ups, Celeb Couples, Celebrity News, Who Authorized That?
Video: Tiger Woods' Press Conference (again)
In case you're interested…*yawn*.. here's another press conference from Tiger Woods. He took questions for the first time since the scandal broke. In this press conference, he talks about his plans to win the Masters, (Elin will NOT be there) being a better person and helping others, injuries from "that night", rehab..etc etc…
Posted by Trin Date: Monday, April 5, 2010
Categories: Celebrity News, Who Authorized That?
DNA test confirms Mathew Knowles IS the father of new baby boy
A DNA test has confirmed that Beyonce's dad, Mathew Knowles IS the father of a new baby boy. Negotiations are currently being made for baby Nixon's child support settlement. The baby's mama, Alexandra Wright claims to have had an 18 month affair with Mathew Knowles. She filed a paternity suit against him last October, and he was temporarily ordered to pay $8,200 in month child support. SMH.
Posted by Trin Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
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finish coat over painted walls
Ok. Here's the deal. I'm redoing the walls in my living room. They're not in terrible shape, but there are lots of little sins. Mostly lots of bad little patch jobs. What I want to do is just retexture the walls to try to unify them. Of course the walls are painted. What i was thinking of doing is giving them a good sanding. Just enough to rough up the surface. Not trying to totally remove the paint. Then i was thinking of painting a layer of primer, like Kilz over the top. Do you think that would be a good surface to then come back with a texture coat of compound? Maybe with a roller or sponge? Let me know if I've just lost my mind. Thanks.
You can coat over paint. The only issue is that it takes more time to dry because of the paint not allowing the compound to saturate into the wallboard.
Again, YOU CAN compound over the paint. Painters spackle over paint all the time. We have been coating over paint for 20+ years with ZERO issues, other than drying time.
About 6 years ago, our company got called in to 're-do' / go-over...an entire house, that looked as if it were never finished coated, before the original paint was put on. Coated over all the painted walls, re-coated again, .....sanded, etc...
& it came out great.
thanks alot
Hey. Thanks for the advice. It was just one of those questions that's just not covered in any of the home improvement books that I've read. And of course being new to all this, I was trying to err on the side of caution. You saved me alot of work. Thanks again.
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Honda is essentially setting the new Si up to be a blank canvas for tuners.
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Shift-less CVTs are an acquired taste that just make sense. Because you're wrong and the CVT is wonderful.
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1992 saw a lot of great rare performance cars originally only sold in Europe and Japan — starting next year they can be yours.
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In April, there was a rare overlapping of two-wheeled motorsports: both the MotoGP and the AMA Supercross came to Texas. We went to both to see the fastest men on two-wheels battle it out on the track and in the dirt.
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This Week In Motoring: The new Batmobile caught on camera, Ferrari loses its chairman, Honda's dream of a collision-free world and more.
When purchasing a new car, crash safety ratings tend to fall below other priorities like style, fuel economy, performance, amenities, cost and even brand loyalty. That's unfortunate, since more than a handful of cars will consistently fail to perform well in the one situation we all hope to avoid: a serious accident. If you're smart, and especially if you have kids in tow, you'll take the time to bone up on which vehicles are the safest. Of the 22 cars that received the highest safety rating from the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety), these are the absolute best.
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A car is certainly more than the sum of its parts, but sometimes it's the little details that make an otherwise good car iconic. These details can be subtle as the Mona Lisa's smile or bold as the LED spire on the new Freedom Tower, or, more often, somewhere in between. We've assembled a list of some of the best automotive features -- both innovative and artistic, groundbreaking and evolutionary -- to ever see the light of day.
Watching concept cars bow at international auto shows is like watching the festivities at Paris Fashion Week: displays are daring, beautiful and sometimes just downright petrifying. The world gets to see bold, shocking statements or captivating ones that might just make it to market. The best examples are fuel for dreams of what may come. This year, the Geneva Motor Show proved to be fertile ground. From a student-submitted sports car to a practical van, here are our 10 favorite concept cars from the show.
Some modern motorcycle manufacturers -- some of the best, in fact -- have designed and built bikes that harken back to timeless style. Though we don't recommend that you get out there with a flimsy leather helmet and goggles, we do strongly urge you to invest in the right gear and then hit the road on any of these five fantastic vintage-style motorcycles, looking damn good while you do it.
2014 promises to offer up a ton of great bikes by which to dispel your winter blues, a handful of those out of the Far East. Japanese motorcycles are well built, reliable and typically more affordable than their counterparts from Italy and America, and they also have a strong history of great performance. From cruisers to sport-tourers to sport bikes, here are our five favorite new Japanese bikes of the year.
Japanese cars have long been the epitome of reliability and trustworthiness, but they haven't always been beautiful to look at. Things have changed with the current generation of Japanese cars, which boast great design and more personality than ever, along with driving dynamics that can rival (and even best) the Germans in some cases. Their bombproof reliability hasn't been altered through the generations, either. Here are the ten best rising cars from the land of the rising sun.
Drivers can be a picky bunch. It's likely that fuzzy dice and sheepskin seat covers won't cut it this (or any) year, so take some direction from us this holiday season. Car or motorcycle guys tend to appreciate things that enhance the experience or provide a bit of insight into the hobby/obsession. And you have no excuse to be stingy. He's given you rides in his vintage roadster, and he even bought you some driving gloves for your Camry SE in hopes of steering you toward a more legitimate ride someday. It's time you ponied up for something he'll appreciate. Of course, you can still stuff his stocking with a box of synthetic 5W30.
They are equal parts simple and complex, a mechanical interpretation of form meeting function with attitude to spare. Whether it's chrome glimmering in the sun, the artful engineering behind a single-sided swingarm or their ability to outrun just about anything, motorcycles are more than just simple transportation. They strangle attention. Ride one down the street and watch as babies point and smile mid-whimper, dogs chase joyfully, angsty teens fight the curling in the corners of their mouths, old biker types in leather nod with supreme comprehension. There are countless combinations of weapons-grade speed, sex, beauty, design and freedom found between two tires, sure -- but these fifty, specifically, are the icons hand-picked by Gear Patrol as our favorites of all time.
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One of the "luxuries" of being a home owner is having a yard -- having the space to grill, garden, and maybe even build a moat (it is your castle, after all). Sadly, that yard is just waiting for you to turn your back so it can start creeping and growing past its carefully manicured boundaries. You need an arsenal to fight back; luckily, the weapons are a lot of fun, one of the many stress-relieving, get-it-done perks of being a man. Below are just the tools to help your yard from turning into a Discovery Channel episode of "Life after People".
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Two Wheels Good: 5 Best Starter Motorcycles
Now that the riding season is under way in many parts of the country, it's time to sign up for riding lessons and start thinking about the machine that's best suited for your needs. You could jump right into researching bikes for months online, but we'd recommend starting with our roundup of the 5 best starter motorcycles first.
A new generation of four-doors
10 Family Sedans That Won't Put You To Sleep
Family sedans tend to be the automotive equivalent of Valium (minivans are horse tranquilizers, in case you were wondering), but times have changed. Family men no longer need to sacrifice
Great, in concept
Best Concept Cars at Detroit 2013
As nearly every auto show evidences, status quo just doesn't cut it -- and concept cars, as crazy as they can sometimes be, give us a glimpse into the realm of automotive possibility. The concepts of NAIAS 2013 were no exception. Some were radical new designs for existing models
More dignified than a Zipcar
2013 Honda NC700X
If the tumble off the fiscal cliff should ever occur, you can blame it for everything from your thin wallet to your kid's meager college savings account. Another unwelcomed consequence of our current financial disrepair? Motorcycle riding isn't purely for fun anymore -- more and more people are opting for two wheels to save some coin at the pump. The 2013 Honda NC700X is evidence of that change -- but in this case, it's change we can get behind.
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Bike Exif 2013 Custom Motorcycle Calendar
While smartphones and google calendar might have replaced much of the functional need for a physical calendar these days, we're still nostalgic for the analog. Following in the tradition of our Grandfather's garage, our pick for 2013's planner is the
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Honda makes cars. Honda makes mowers. Honda makes robots. Inevitably something like this was going to happen. Seeking to break into the home-automation-please-do-my-job-while-I-have-a-beer industry, the Honda Miimo is an autonomous mowing device which uses a new fan cutting system developed


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Today's guest is broadcaster, occasional author and very occasional orchestral conductor Christopher Lawrence, whose most recent book is Swing Symphony. Christopher will be presenting Evenings around the country on ABC Local Radio during most of the summer.
Luck rather than perseverance produced my first book. A publisher wanted to convert my classical music gig on the radio into a printed equivalent. I was therefore asked to become a writer. And since my ambition was only to develop some degree of craft – the highest attainment one should expect – it would all be about the quality of the tools.
I had been writing radio scripts, magazine pieces, annotations for concert programs and other bits and pieces for decades, and had worked out that a good machine and a bit of clear air for the mind would always do the trick in these short-form exercises. My working environment seemed not to matter; I'd had to make copy about Stravinsky or baroque ornamentation in some pretty dingy, windowless spaces, amid the clatter of other typewriters.
There was a certain battery hen feel to it, all of us rolling out words for their brief life as a radio wave, but it was a good apprenticeship. I felt a bit like one of those nameless medieval scribes labouring away to illuminate his manuscript, seated at a long bench and freezing his cassock off in some unheated stone hall. And yet the work still glows and amazes a thousand years later.
I am consequently a bit sceptical of creative types who need well-appointed spaces in which to create, perhaps with the view of a lake or mountain. An ever-present display of the world's beauty and immensity only makes one philosophical, and there is nothing more certain to undermine the intention to dream up words than the realisation of how little they matter in the scheme of things.
On the other hand, the unprepossessing space is ideal for writing, because the mind is made into a refuge by blocking out the surroundings. Those ancient monks had to be oblivious to what was around them, including the scratching of quill on vellum coming from the bloke alongside; whereas I suspect many full-time writers, nervous about losing their keyhole into the zeitgeist, spend anxious hours in comfortable seclusion trying to second-guess what everyone else might be doing.
So – any old space will do. And forget about pens and longhand. I know Stephen King says it has reconnected him to the magic of story telling, but he's a freak. Computers and whatever will supersede them are the way. Speed is of the essence, and life is short. I bet those monks would have rejoiced in Adobe Photoshop if they'd had the option in the middle Ages. Their lives were very short.
Dictaphones are out for me too – Phillip Adams notwithstanding. Who wants even more freeze-dried conversation in the era of YouTube? It's like last night's uneaten risotto, having lost something when you pull it out of the fridge the next day.
My tools for the transition to more long-form writing are therefore the same as those of old, with perhaps a bit of sharpening: an ordinary room, some time, a compliant word application. The only extra requirement for me is one that rewards hard work and serves as a reminder that writing should be a joyful exercise, even when you're on the verge of ripping up the vellum. It also inspires from time to time.
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Internal Revenue Bulletin: 2004-13
March 29, 2004
Table of Contents
Sections 412(b)(5)(B) and 412(l)(7) (C)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code provide that the interest rates used to calculate current liability and to determine the required contribution under § 412(l) must be within a permissible range around the weighted average of the rates of interest on 30-year Treasury securities during the four-year period ending on the last day before the beginning of the plan year.
Notice 88-73, 1988-2 C.B. 383, provides guidelines for determining the weighted average interest rate and the resulting permissible range of interest rates used to calculate current liability.
Section 417(e)(3)(A)(ii)(II) of the Code defines the applicable interest rate, which must be used for purposes of determining the minimum present value of a participant's benefit under § 417(e)(1) and (2), as the annual rate of interest on 30-year Treasury securities for the month before the date of distribution or such other time as the Secretary may by regulations prescribe. Section 1.417(e)-1(d)(3) of the Income Tax Regulations provides that the applicable interest rate for a month is the annual interest rate on 30-year Treasury securities as specified by the Commissioner for that month in revenue rulings, notices or other guidance published in the Internal Revenue Bulletin.
The rate of interest on 30-year Treasury Securities for February 2004 is 4.93 percent. Pursuant to Notice 2002-26, 2002-1 C.B. 743, the Service has determined this rate as the monthly average of the daily determination of yield on the 30-year Treasury bond maturing in February 2031.
The following rates were determined for the plan years beginning in the month shown below.
|Weighted Average
|90% to 105% Permissible Range
|90% to 110% Permissible Range
|4.69 to 5.47
|4.69 to 5.73
The principal authors of this notice are Paul Stern and Tony Montanaro of the Employee Plans, Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division. For further information regarding this notice, please contact the Employee Plans' taxpayer assistance telephone service at 1-877-829-5500 (a toll-free number), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. Mr. Stern may be reached at 1-202-283-9703. Mr. Montanaro may be reached at 1-202-283-9714. The telephone numbers in the preceding sentences are not toll-free.
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Does anyone have measurements of the MQ-1 circuit board ?
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Does anyone have measurements of the MQ-1 circuit board ?
I was given these measurements .. 28mm wide-192mm long :)
Hope this helps
I used those measurements on a photo I found
of the Circuit board and it was too long!
Anyone else have measurements??
Please Help !!
I have a resin one and the mesurments are........... 3.6 inches long and........ 1.1 inches wide. hope that helps ya out.
The circuit board is as small as that !!.. :eek
yep I guise so
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Those holes in the back arn't that big a space to fill up..
I thought it was bigger than that... means the one I made is too big :)
How are these boards normally painted? Are they painted like a normal circuit board, or just painted a flat color?
Mine was just painted gray but it looks like it has a really fine spray of silver on it. You would have to ask AFettFullofDollars just how he did mine but it looks good.


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How to communicate with your teenager
Teenagers can seem shut off in the communication department but as Allison Tait explains, there are a few ways to talk to your teenager to open them up. Here are her top tips.
As children move into their teenage years, many parents are left perplexed at how to talk to their offspring. How did their chatty 10-year-old become this monosyllabic teenager who communicates with grunts and eye rolls? And how can a mere parent keep up with what's going on in their lives?
The key to communicating with teenagers is establishing patterns early. "Ask about their days," says childhood behaviour consultant Nathalie Brown from Easy Peasy Kids. "Be passionate about what they're passionate about, not what you're passionate about. Be interested in what they're interested in – not what you wish they were interested in."
And while it's tempting to go in hard with the Big Questions, Brown suggests a more relaxed approach. "Start the conversation around nothing in particular maybe a newspaper headline or something you've seen on television. Nothing too deep."
Once a conversation is established, there are two key things to remember: one is to listen, and the other is not to rush it.
"If they say 'I hate school', don't just say 'that's stupid'," says Brown. "They're telling you that they're not enjoying school. So a parent's next line could be, 'Sorry you're not enjoying it, is there anything I can do? Do you want to talk about it now?'"
"When they start to talk, allow 15 minutes of time," says Brown. "It's hit and miss as to whether they'll open up, so be ready for it. Be late for something else, if you need to – if you say, 'Let's talk about this later', you might not get that moment back."
5 other tips for talking to teens:
- Know their friends – mention them by name. It shows interest and that you're listening to what they're saying.
- Teens will often like you to reminisce about your past, but many parents are uncomfortable with it. They don't have to know everything, but give them 60-70 percent. Tell them about that first love who broke your heart.
- Exams and homework are important, but not the be-all and end-all. Not everyone can get an A grade.
- Every four to six weeks, do something together – one parent, one child.
- Have as many dinners together as you can. No TV. Put some music on and talk.
More articles on teenagers on Kidspot:
- Why teens still need their parents
- Parents are the best sex educators
- Helping your teenager with friendship problems
More reading about talking to teens:
- Communicating with teenagers from Body + Soul
- Parenting – communicating with teenagers from The Better Health Channel
- Unbutton your lip! Teens who talk back to their parents may have the brightest futures from Mail Online
How do you keep the communication lines open with your teen? What tips can you share?


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Hey curly girls,
Priceline has Pears conditioner on sale. 400ml bottle for just under $2 so go and stock up
I hadn't used it before but heard a lot on these forums. I am rather impressed! I usually have to low-poo every other day otherwise I droop and get greasy, but I have been co-washing instead with Pears clarifying, its been a week without low-pooing and my hair looks and feels FAB
Btw good on ya for boycotting l'oréal, I am too. What they did was wrong (off topic I know but I just saw your sig )
ummm... i think i missed the thread what did l'oreal do?? i'm allergic to their conditioner... lol!


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Hi all,
I have an '03 e46 325 iT. I just got my factory front struts replaced with Bilstein struts (non sport). The ride height of the car increased quite a bit from before. I went back to the mechanic, they measured the height and compared against BMW factory spec. The result was indeed higher.
The spec says from bottom of wheel rim to wheel well should be 589 mm with a +/- 10mm tolerance. However the measured height with the Bilsteins is 605mm. This is 15 mm off spec and 5 mm off from the top tolerance level.
We checked the part number with Bilstein to make sure they didn't send me the rough road package struts, and they confirmed they are the normal ones. The mechanics also verified the installation to make sure the strut is all the way in steering knuckle. All looks good with the install. Btw, it's been 3 months now since the install, so there was time for the struts to settle.
My question is whether this increased height is normal of non-factory struts? If I had the option to replace them with BMW factory struts, would there be a risk of ending up with the same issue?
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Taylor Swift Donates 2,000 Books to Pennsylvania Hospital's Early Literacy Program
Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:22:12
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Taylor Swift has donated 2,000 books to a hospital's early literacy program. Swift, a native of Wyomissing, Berks County in Pennsylvania, partnered up with Scholastic Inc. to donate 2,000 books to the Reading Hospital's Child Health Center's early literacy program. That's actually the hospital in which Swift was born, so it's close to her heart. Even though she has since moved to Nashville, she still has mad love for eastern P to the A!
Swift tendered her donation with the national Reach Out and Read initiative, which promotes early childhood literacy by bringing new books and information about the importance of reading aloud into the pediatric exam room.
She has donated books and funds before, but in 2012, she donated 14,000 books to Nashville Public Library, located in Tennessee. A portion of those books were placed in circulation, while others were gifted to children from low-income families, preschools and daycare centers.
What is your favorite book of all time?
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Deny the Black Rhino Hunt Permit
US Fish & Wildlife Service is issuing an import permit for a hunted down endangered Black Rhino, a dangerous precedent.
US Fish & Wildlife Service is issuing an import permit for a hunted down endangered Black Rhino, a dangerous precedent.
The USDA needs to act on violations documented by their own agency, and do their job to protect animals.
Protect the tigers that are left from poaching and land clearing- Save this beautiful predator for future generations.
In the wild, 5,000 rhinos have been poached in the last 8 years. If we do not make a difference Rhinos we be extinct.
This is important because there are fewer than 4000 tigers of all species left in the wild
Demand that the IOC ensure that 2020 Olympic Host Nation Japan abide by ALL environmental rules of the Olympic Charter!
We are tearing down homes of many koalas, the animals suffer from stress, making them prone to disease.
Sign this petition to show how much support exists for ending animal cruelty at the local law enforcement level
it is going to effect the ocean ecosystem and the food chain, it will also effect humans
A day in the life of a bird raised for foie gras includes several force-feedings in which a thick pipe is rammed down


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The Subversive Theatre Collective:
2002-2017: Now in Year #14
of our Kamikaze Journey!
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2016-2017 Season of Plays
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Previous Productions
by Bertolt Brecht
"The most colorfully visible and audible face of the
[infringement] festival this year."
Geoff Kelly, ARTVOICE MAGAZINE 8/2/07
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"The sizable audience, it turned out, loved the
hour-long show and followed it... to eight separate locations."
Colin Dabkowski, BUFFALO NEWS 7/31/07
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"One of the sweet triumphs of the Infringement
Festival... Director Schneiderman has energized a somewhat stiff script into a
multifaceted and compelling work of art."
Willy Rogue Donaldson, NIGHTLIFE MAGAZINE 8/6/07
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this review
For the third annual Buffalo "infringement"
Festival, Subversive Theatre was thrilled to present a street theatre version
of Bertolt Brecht's one-act masterpiece THE EXCEPTION AND THE RULE --
an elemental tale of exploitation, corruption, and injustice.
This roughly hour-long play shows the journey of one
oppressive "Merchant" and his over-worked "Coolie"
laborer as they trek across the fictitious "Jahi Desert"
somewhere in the Far East.
To enact this play's journey, our totally unconventional rendition
took audiences
on a quite literal journey through the streets, sidewalks, parks, and parking
lots of Allentown. THAT'S RIGHT! With each show our actors would
literally wend their way --
scene by scene -- through the very epicenter of the "infringement"
Festival with audiences following in our wake. Each performance began in Day's Park and ended several blocks
away on the steps of the Karpeles Manuscript Museum at the corner of North Street & Elmwood Avenue.
This experimental endeavor also incorporated mime, mask work, and
live improvisational music from a wildly costumed bohemian marching band.
Bringing together the daring of experimental theatre, the pathos
of interpretive movement, and the energy of an anything-goes marching band -- all bound
together by the radical words of Bertolt Brecht -- our rendition of THE
EXCEPTION AND THE RULE made for a vibrant spectacle and a totally
unprecedented theatrical experience. Enjoying rave reviews from the
press, this project was undoubtedly one of our most truly
"subversive" productions!
Here's the rundown on who did what:
. . . . . . . . Kurt Schneiderman*
Stage Manager . Jeanette Schneiderman*
Music Director . . . . . . . . . . Patrick Cain
Costume Designer . . Patricia Armstrong*
Choreographer . . . . . . Monica Karwan*
Graphic Design . . . . . . . Matt Clabeaux*
House Manager . . . . . . Michael Fanelli*
The Coolie . . . . . . Leonard Ziolkowski
The Merchant . . . . . . . . . . Travis Taber
Guide/Ensemble . . . Hasheen DeBerry*
Judge 1/Ensemble . Patricia Armstrong*
Innkeeper/Ensemble . . Anthony Tyrpak
Widow/Ensemble . . . Monica Karwan*
Judge 2/Ensemble . Marshall Maxwell*
Judge 3/Ensemble . . . . Briana Jernigan
Caravan Leader/Ensemble . Kevin Cain*
* = members of the Subversive Theatre Collective
This production would not have been possible without
volunteer prop construction work by Kathleen Foster, Franz Schneiderman,
Franklin LaVoie, Mary Loftus as well as help from all of the cast and crew.
Special thanks is also due to:
Richard Lambert of the New Phoenix Theatre, Liz Kolken of the Quaker Bonnet Eatery,
Mark Goldman of Hardware Cafe, Christopher Kelly of the Karpeles Manuscript Museum,
and Blue Mountain Coffees
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American Society for Microbiology Distinguished Lecturer Program
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The ASMDL program was originally sponsored by the Waksman Foundation for Microbiology, and for many years was solely funded by the Foundation. Recently, ASM has assumed full responsibility for funding the program, and has continued the tradition of scientific excellence that has made the program a mainstay of Branch programming for 50+ years. In the last 20 years alone, ASM Distinguished Lecturers have provided over 500 lectures to thousands of Branch meeting attendees.
An important component of the ASMDL program is its emphasis on providing opportunities for students, postdoctoral fellows, and other early career scientists to interact with prominent lecturers who represent a wide range of scientific interest areas. At Branch meetings, ASMDL Lecturers interact directly with students, postdocs, and other early career scientists in a variety of ways, including participating in informal discussions and round tables and attending and judging posters and/or oral presentations.
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Neophyte Blair dominates for Hawks09/05/2013 1:31 AM ET
By Robert Emrich / MiLB.com
Aaron Blair may be new to the whole pro baseball experience, but he got to experience the best part of it on Wednesday.
The D-backs' No. 16 prospect yielded four hits and struck out five over six innings as Class A South Bend blanked Great Lakes, 3-0, in the opening game of the Midwest League playoffs.
Blair walked three while throwing 92 pitches for the Silver Hawks. After issuing a two-out walk to Brandon Trinkwon in the second inning, the Marshall University product retired nine straight batters, a stretch that ended when Trinkwon singled with one out in the fifth.
"At the beginning, I had trouble finding the strike zone," Blair said. "The last three or four [innings] I was attacking with my fastball, throwing strikes and I was able to put people away with my offspeed."
Selected with the 36th overall pick by Arizona in June, Blair joined South Bend on Aug. 18 after making eight starts in the short-season Northwest League for Hillsboro. The 21-year-old right-hander was 0-2 with a 3.57 ERA and fanned 13 batters over 17 2/3 innings.
Blair reflected on the experience of starting the opening game of the playoffs just three months after being drafted, though he was quick to downplay being selected for that role.
"It's gone by really fast," he said. "The Draft being three months away and looking back now, it's something to cherish. It was really exciting. We kept the rotation from the season, so it just happened to be my turn."
Despite being with the squad less than three weeks, the Nevada native is a big fan of his teammates.
"The team here, we're solid all the way around," Blair said. "We don't have the huge prospects or the people that everybody comes to watch, we're just a bunch of good players."
Fidel Pena hit an RBI single in the third and Breland Almadova smacked a two-run double with two outs in the eighth.
Jimmie Sherfy fanned one in a perfect ninth to close out the game for the Silver Hawks, who head home to resume the best-of-3 series Thursday.
In other playoff action:
Snappers 9, Lumberkings 6
Chris Bostick smacked a three-run double in the top of the 10th inning, finishing 4-for-5 with four RBIs and falling a triple shy of the cycle for Beloit. Nick Rickles homered and plated three runs while Renato Nunez hit a two-run blast. Mariners' No. 12 prospect Tyler Marlette hit a solo homer for Clinton. Box score »
TinCaps 5, Hot Rods 1
Padres' No. 13 prospect Joe Ross retired the final seven batters he faced, yielding just a second-inning single over six scoreless innings for Fort Wayne. Mallex Smith collected two hits and two runs scored out of the leadoff spot and Reynaldo Bruguera plated a pair of runs for the TinCaps. Marty Gantt drew a bases-loaded walk in the ninth for Bowling Green. Box score »
River Bandits 2, Kernels 1
Teoscar Hernandez singled and scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the eighth as Quad Cities slipped by Cedar Rapids. Astros' top prospect Carlos Correa was 3-for-4 with a run scored and Rio Ruiz reached base three times while plating a run. Brett Lee gave up a run on four hits and fanned six over five innings, but did not figure into the decision for the Kernels. Box score »


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Thanksgiving and the beginning of the holiday season – I love this time of year. I will be taking this week to finish a book about Stonewall Jackson and his black Sunday school class – finally! Two publishers, both well known among Civil War enthusiasts, have expressed interest in seeing the manuscript and it will go out to my first choice next week. I'll also be taking some additional time for reading this week. I'd like to make a few of book recommendations for you War Between the States buffs:
I've just finished two great books. The first one, Shadow of the Sentinel by Warren Getler and Bob Brewer is a fascinating tale of treasure hunting and mystery. It is the true story of Brewer's lifelong search for the lost treasury of the Confederacy, some of which Mr. Brewer claims to have located. Though the book left me with more questions than it answered, it is a most interesting read. The other book I just finished, My Brother's Keeper – Union and Confederate Soldiers' Acts of Mercy During the Civil War by Daniel N. Rolph is one of the best books I've read in recent months on Civil War history. The book contains numerous stories and accounts of soldiers and citizens extending comfort and kindness to wounded enemies. The book gives a different glimpse of the war but one that all those interested in that great struggle should know about.
The third recommendation just arrived in the mail today. It's by Daniel W. Barefoot who has written 9 previous books. Barefoot is a native tarheel, attorney, and former member of North Carolina's legislature. His most recent book is titled, Let Us Die Like Men – Behind the Dying Words of Confederate Warriors. I've just finished the preface and the first chapter and I know I'm going to love this one! The book contains 52 accounts of Confederate soldiers' last words, including those of Colonel Isaac Erwin Avery. As he lay bleeding to death, unable to speak, Avery took a scrap of paper from his pocket and scrawled these words: "Major: Tell my father I died with my face to the enemy." That should raise the hair on the back of your neck and prepare you for tomorrow's challenges! May God give you a blessed Thanksgiving.


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When Google pulled the plug on Reader and I (and many, many others) had to scramble to find a replacement, I had something of an epiphany about web services. As nice as it is to get something for nothing, companies need to make a profit to keep on offering a service. Quite a revelation I had, eh?
So when I finally settled on Feedly as my Reader replacement I was actually happy to learn they were planning a "Pro" version. I wanted to pay for it, if paying for it meant it was more likely to keep running.
Wanting to pay for a service sounds kind of nutty. We've been trained that the Internet is free, right? But hey, I'm a rebel.
Over the weekend Feedly announced their Pro tier. Feedly Pro adds the following features to your Feedly experience: Search (to me, the biggie), secure (https) access, integration with Evernote and priority support. The team promises more Pro features will be coming.
The Feedly Pro service will be $5/month or $45/year when it launches this fall but the company offered a $99 "Lifetime" Pro subscription for the first 5,000 users who signed up. I wasted no time securing my lifetime subscription and I'm glad I was quick. Feedly says they sold out in 8 hours.
For me, the Search feature easily makes Pro worth the money, but the tech blogs are beating the company up over the pricing. For instance VentureBeat ran Feedly Pro costs $5 per month for secure browsing & article search — and some users already hate it where they make the argument that because Search was free in Google Reader it should be free in Feedly too. GigaOm asks Is Feedly's new paid RSS service a good deal for users? and while they never actually answer the question, they do point out that NewsBlur is cheaper and imply that Feedly Pro is too expensive.
The only valid point I'm seeing made is that https access should not be a paid feature; it should be available to everyone. Feedly has heard that particular outcry and said in a blog post
Note: we heard the people who would like to see HTTPS be also part of the standard feedly offer. HTTPS will be the first feature to go free when the next batch of feedly pro is available. Thanks for the feedback.
It sounds like 'the next batch' of Feedly Pro is coming this fall, so all Feedly users should have secure access soon.
Setting aside the secure access issue, I think the tech blogs are missing the point. The real reason we devoted Feedly fans snapped up all 5,000 lifetime memberships so quickly is because we want Feedly to have a sustainable business model. The additional features are just gravy, really (though Search is pretty important to me).
Sure Newsblur is cheaper, and if Newsblur suits you, you should use it. Feedly though, offers the Feedly Cloud that powers many stand alone apps. I use gReader Pro on Android, Mr. Reader on iOS and NextGen Reader on Windows 8, and all of those stay synced up thanks to Feedly Cloud. So no, GigaOm, NewsBlur does not offer similar features, at least not currently.
I just don't get the Feedly bashing. These companies need a revenue stream in order to keep the lights on. Casual Feedly users continue to get everything they were getting for free and I just don't see $45/year to be a lot of money for us hardcore users.
Am I wrong? Is Feedly ripping us off? Or is $5/month an acceptable price?
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Construction at North Magnolia
Downtown Ocala may get a face lift after city leaders approved a series of plans for new buildings.
Across the street, an area that used to be a vibrant business district has fallen into disrepair. But a new project is set on being the spark to help revitalize the North Magnolia Business District.
Construction is underway at the Manning Building. Built in 1912, it will soon be available for new retail and other commercial tenants.
"We've had various people talk to us about putting various things in there from a car museum at one point to a hair salon," MS&S Developer Ted Schatt told TV20.
The Ocala/Marion County Visitors and Convention Bureau office recently moved into a newly refaced building, also on the north side of Silver Springs Blvd. Director, Ann Sternal said her department's goal is to attract visitors to the area, benefiting the economy. She believes a spruced up North Magnolia Business District will help.
"We're part of that development and that's just great," Sternal said. "We'll be right in the middle of it."
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(OCALA, Fla.) Feb. 1, 2010 — The March calendar is full at the Appleton Museum of Art of College of Central Florida with the final weeks for two of the museum's temporary exhibitions, Florida's plein air artist Morgan Samuel Price conducting a painting workshop from March 1 to 5, an After Hours program on March 4, the Studio's "Museum 'til Midnight" event on March 19, a classical guitar performance by Anton Del Forno on March 21 and Trips 'N' Tours excursions on March 4, 24 and 30.
Regular daily admission is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CF students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families.
Throughout the month, the dramatic paintings of "Morgan Samuel Price: Florida's Plein Air Artist" will be presented in the Appleton's Balcony Gallery. Continuing through March 7 will be "Red," a thematic exhibition from the museum's permanent collection that highlights the many meanings of the color in art and artifacts from cultures around the world. "The New Reality: The Frontier of Realism in the 21st Century" continues through March 21. This juried exhibition, organized by the International Guild of Realism, presents a look at the state of Realism painting around the world and compares more than 50 of those artworks to their predecessors.
In addition to exhibiting her works at the Appleton, renowned Florida artist Morgan Samuel Price will conduct a plein air painting workshop from March 1 to 5. The course will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes class demonstrations as well as individual instruction and critique. Fee is $600 per student. For information and registration, contact Appleton Educator Korene Wilbanks at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 352-291-4455, ext. 1613.
An After Hours will be presented on March 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. with Western swing music performed by The Freddy Carr Country Gold Band. Doors open at 5 p.m. with guests enjoying light complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar, and music will begin in the Courtyard at 5:30 p.m. Seating is limited. Admission is free for members and $8 for nonmembers. All After Hours guests are welcome to tour the Appleton's art galleries.
The Studio's "Museum 'til Midnight" event will be presented on March 19 from 9 p.m. to midnight for young professionals ages 21 to 40 who enjoy meeting new people, networking and expanding their knowledge of art at the Appleton, the community and the world. During the evening, guests will participate in a group art project, watch local artist Lisa Russo complete a painting in three hours and enjoy music, dancing, hors d'oeuvres and beverages in the Courtyard. For more information, contact Appleton Volunteer Coordinator Cara Johnson at email@example.com or call 352-291-4455, ext. 1836.
The Appleton's 2010 Spring Concert Series will continue on March 21 with classical guitar virtuoso Anton Del Forno performing a wide selection of traditional compositions and his own original works in the Auditorium at 1:30 p.m. Del Forno is a concert and recording artist whose stage work has included solo guitar performances in the Joffrey Ballet's "Viva Vivaldi" production. The performance is free for members and included in admission price for nonmembers. Seating is limited.
The Appleton's popular Trips 'N' Tours program will conduct a chartered bus trip to view the artwork of Henri Matisse at the new Tampa Museum of Art on March 4, and trips to the historic De Bary Hall mansion on the St. Johns River on March 24 and 30. For trip prices and reservations, contact the Appleton's Trips 'N' Tours Department at 352-291-4456.
In addition to these special programs, the Appleton's guests enjoy viewing the museum's permanent collections of European, American and Contemporary art, plus Asian, African and pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. The Appleton Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays and closed on Mondays. A 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by Central Florida Community College, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit www.AppletonMuseum.org.
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Knowledge building of 3D geometry concepts and processes within a virtual reality learning environment
Yeh, Andy & Nason, Rodney A. (2004) Knowledge building of 3D geometry concepts and processes within a virtual reality learning environment. In World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, 21-26, June, 2004, Lugano, Switzerland.
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This paper reports on a pilot study for a prototype VRLE (Virtual Reality Learning Environment) named VRMath. The two primary school students who were involved in this study engaged in two VRMath learning activities designed by the researchers. The results indicated that 3D navigation within the VR 3D space was difficult. However, it could be aided with the navigation aids designed within VRMath. The 3D navigation within the 3D virtual space also caused the participants confusion in terms of their spatial visualisation and orientation abilities. The construction of 3D geometrical objects within VRMath was also difficult especially when the participants were operating the 3D rotation mentally and physically with respect to their body (i.e., the egocentric frame of reference). It was found that the simultaneously use of different frames of reference could help the construction of 3D geometrical objects. During the learning activities, issues about the usability of VRMath were also explored.
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Here are a few observations from Coach Rich Brooks following practice:
On the quarterbacks…
"It was very windy today and not a great day to throw the ball. I thought they did some good things and did some things they shouldn't be doing. It isn't going to be that much different from day to day unless we are in a full scrimmage situation when you can evaluate how they are moving the team. It's clear that we have some ability at that position and I'm excited about it."
On an interception by 253-pound freshman safety Maurice Grinter...
"He (Grinter) doesn't move like he is 250. He is a great athlete and we were very encouraged to see that type of play from him. The more he gets used to what's going on back there, the more you'll see him."
On offensive lineman Aaron Miller, who has returned to the team after missing last season…
"Aaron (Miller) looks very good. He is bigger and stronger. He is also more confident. We're working a lot of different combinations on the offensive line. Aaron (Miller) worked some at right tackle today. Trai Williams played some center. We are working different combinations to see what is best. You can't really tell about lineman until you get the pads on and get them run blocking and pass blocking."
There was one injury during practice as sophomore cornerback Jarrell Williams sustained a dislocated shoulder while diving for a ball.
"We won't know how serious that dislocation is until we see the x-rays and have an MRI next week," Brooks said. "Jarrell was doing a really good job and it's a real shame. The good news is that if he does need surgery, he will be back in the fall. If he doesn't (need surgery), he could possibly be back by the end of the spring."
Brooks also announced that offensive guard Micah Jones will sit out the spring in order to concentrate on academics. A sophomore from Mayfield, Ky., Jones played in nine games as a freshman in the 2004 season. He practiced with the team as a redshirt during the 2005 season.
Kentucky will have its first practice in pads Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Nutter Training Facility (note location change).
Moss Adjusting: Wildcat basketball player Ravi Moss is making the adjustment to a new sport after joining the squad this week as a wide receiver. However, it hasn't taken long for Coach Rich Brooks to form an opinion about the new wideout.
"Ravi did some very good things out there today," Brooks said. "He has been extremely impressive the first two days and we just have to work through him trying to figure out everything and get him some more reps. He certainly has the ability to be an outstanding receiver."
Following Friday's practice, Moss met with the media for the first time in his new role.
"It's (playing football) different," Moss said. "I'm just trying it out and seeing what the coaches say. I'm having a lot of fun out there and the guys are great. They (the team) are really supportive and I'll make a decision soon.
"I love football. I've always been a huge fan. I used to go to my brother's high school games all the time and be his biggest fan," said Ravi, whose brother Austin is a redshirt freshman defensive lineman for the Wildcats.
Regarding Saturday's first practice in pads?
"It's going to be different," Moss said. "I'm excited and a little nervous. It's going to be fun."


text: Well, I can finally say I love my new XTS Platinum. It's been one month to the day and I finally isolated and removed a rattle that has been driving me nuts. From the day I got the car the drivers seat made a creaking sound almost every time I took a breath. If I made the slightest move it made a loud creaking / cracking sound. After 2 weeks of stuffing foam rubber under every area of the seat side moulding and under the seat back, I was able to determine it was coming from a leather covered piece of vinyl that's attached to the seat back which extends down over the back part of the seat cushion and under the seat. It's held in place under the seat by a couple of elastic straps. As it turn out, the sound was coming from the area where the vinyl backing of the cover made contact with back of the plastic seat side moulding. I solved the problem by taking a 1" X 3" piece of the "fuzzy" side of Velcro and attaching it to the inside (vinyl side) of the cover where it made contact with the seat side moulding. It's been almost 3 weeks now and not a sound! Unfortunately, after finding and fixing the source of the creaking noise coming from seat I became aware of another very annoying dull rattling sound. It sounded like 2 pieces of plastic bumping against one another. From the drivers seat it sounded as if it were coming from either the B-Pillar or C-Pillar on the passenger side. From the passenger seat it sounded like it was coming from the drivers side or the dash. From the rear seat, it sounded like it was coming from "everyhwere". Needless to say, most of the first 1250 miles on the car were spent trying to track down the sourcce of this rattle. Late last night while driving home I made a point of muting the radio so I could once again reassure myself that the rattle was indeed still there. As expected it was! When I got into my subdivision, I decided to drive around like I have been since hearing the rattle in the hopes of finally isolating the source. This time, I opened the shade on the sunroof and decided to push up on the front and rear sections of the roof. What do you know? When I pushed up on the rear section the rattle stopped. I immediately headed for my garage and as soon as I got out of the car, I banged on the outside of the rear section with my fist. Sure enough, it made the same sound and I was able to determine it was the rubber seal which surrouds both the front, sliding section and the rear fixed section. I took a can of silicone spray lubricant with a straw and sprayed it in the groove between the seal and the sheetmetal edge of the opening in the roof which surounds the all of the glass. I then wiped off the excess and now, the car is perfectly quiet and rattle free. Afterwards, I did a search on this forum and have learned that this is an issue which has plagued both CTS and SRX owners for a couple years now. It's too bad I didn't do a "creaky sunroof" search a month ago. In my defense and as information for others with an "impossible to isolate rattle" don't rule out the sunroof regardles of where the sounds seems to be coming from. Now, I can honestly say, I really like this car. So much so, that I'm now considering the possiblity of replacing my wife's 2011 LS460L with a 2014 CTS Twin Turbo when the lease expires this coming November. :cheers:


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Question: I live in a homeowners' association where the association maintains the landscaping on all of the individual lots. Recently, I had a number of plants, including hedges and palm trees die, and I do not know who is responsible to pay for their replacement. Because the association maintains the landscaping, is the association responsible… Continue Reading
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Are Loan To Value Requirements Legal?Posted in Mortgages, Reader Q&A
Question: I am a realtor and I have been working in the real estate industry for many years. I have a potential buyer who learned about a new resolution passed by a homeowners' association requiring a minimum of 15% down on all loans. I don't do many deals that require financing and I have never… Continue Reading
History Differs Between Condominium and HOA Statutes in FloridaPosted in Legislation, Reader Q&A
Question: As an association manager, I have a question that has always bothered me. Why are there so many differences between the condominium statute and the law for homeowners' associations? You would think it would make sense for the two statutes to closely mirror each other, but there are significant differences. T.M. (via e-mail) … Continue Reading
Can Florida Condominium Board Members Vote By Proxy?Posted in Elections, Reader Q&A
Question: I am on the board of directors of my homeowners' association. I travel quite a bit so I am often out of town for our board meetings. The board is considering a special assessment at our upcoming meeting. I would like to vote because this special assessment is a very visible issue in our… Continue Reading
Should HOA Boards Update Developer's Documents To Stay Legal?Posted in Association Documents, Reader Q&A
Question: One of our members told the homeowners' association board that there is a new "rule" that recently went into effect that would invalidate our status as a homeowners' association. He says that this is because the bylaws have never been revised and we continue to operate under the developer's original bylaws. Is what he… Continue Reading
Are Wheelchair Lifts Required For Private HOA Pools?Posted in Disability, Reader Q&A, Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Question: We live in a large gated community of over a thousand homes. Our homeowners' association's swimming pool is inaccessible to people with severe disabilities. Is there any way to force our HOA to provide a lift for those that need help to enter the pool? J.C. (via e-mail) Answer: Under the Americans with Disabilities… Continue Reading
Drones & Privacy – Condo and HOA leaders need to know about a new law called the Freedom from Unwanted Surveillance Act.Posted in CAM, Covenant Enforcement/Violations, Legislation
This new law went into effect July 1. It prohibits a person, state agency or political subdivision from using a drone to capture the image of a privately owned property or anyone on the property with the intent to conduct surveillance. Those that wish to use drone technology in this manner must have written consent… Continue Reading
New Laws Will Impact All Associations in FloridaPosted in Legislation, Reader Q&A
Today's post is the second and final installment of my annual report on new laws affecting community associations. In the first installment, we looked at some of the changes for condominiums, cooperatives and homeowners' associations in HB 791, the main Bill affecting community associations. The remainder of HB 791 includes the following: Official Records (Condominiums… Continue Reading
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Can enforcement of a rule, regulation, practice or procedure that is completely neutral on its face create liability for discrimination? The U.S. Supreme Court said "yes" today in the case of Texas Dep't of Housing and Community Affairs v. The Inclusive Communities Project. The Inclusive Communities Project (ICP) claimed that awarding the bulk of low-income… Continue Reading
New Laws for Florida Condominiums, Cooperatives & HOAs Go Into Effect July 1st, 2015Posted in Legislation, Reader Q&A
Today's column begins our annual review of new laws affecting community associations, condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowners' associations. Governor Rick Scott, signed HB 791 into law effective on July 1, 2015. HB 791 impacts condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowners' associations. (1) Electronic Voting (Condominiums, Cooperatives, and Homeowners' Associations): The bill provides that associations may conduct elections and… Continue Reading
Florida Shared Ownership Statutes Continue to Catch up with Digital AgePosted in Elections, Legislation
Given the significant percentage of Floridians living in all types of shared ownership communities, it is not surprising that each year we see at least a handful of bills pass which directly or indirectly impact those private residential communities and one primary association bill which contains both substantive changes and technical fixes needed to address… Continue Reading
Can All HOA's Levy Fines?Posted in Covenant Enforcement/Violations, Reader Q&A, Suspensions, Fines & Remedies
Question: Our homeowners' association governing documents do not have a provision that authorizes fining homeowners. The documents only contain a provision for levying assessments and a lien due to unpaid assessments. Do the Florida Statutes authorize all homeowner associations with the ability to fine regardless of that association's governing documents? J.K. (via e-mail) Answer: Yes,… Continue Reading
Does Allowing Neighboring Community To Use Storage Area Have Tax Implications?Posted in Budgets, Reserves & Financial, Common Areas, Reader Q&A
Question: The common area of our homeowners' association includes an area for storage of boats and recreational vehicles. Very few of our owners actually use the area, but we have received inquiries from people in adjacent communities as to whether they could pay a fee to store their boats and recreational vehicles in this area…. Continue Reading
Can Association Boards Control Pets On Private Property?Posted in Common Areas, Reader Q&A, Rules & Regulations
Question: My association has a rule that states that dogs should be "properly leashed and not run loose." Pets must be "kept inside at all times except when being walked" and are "not to be chained in any of the common areas". After finding my dogs in the back yard and barking, the Association fined… Continue Reading
Is Gambling Legal In A Community Association?Posted in Covenant Enforcement/Violations, Reader Q&A, Rules & Regulations
Question: We would like to play bingo or have "50/50" drawings to increase funds for our association's social committee. Is this legal? M.L. (via e-mail) Answer: Playing bingo games is lawful as long as the games comply with the law. Section 849.0931(4) of the Florida Statutes specifically allows associations to conduct bingo games. However,… Continue Reading
Condo Association Board Can't Change Amendment ProvisionPosted in Reader Q&A
Question: Our bylaws state that amendments to the bylaws must be approved by "at least a majority of the total votes in the association." This has always been interpreted to mean half the units, plus one. Now the board is saying that the required vote is the majority of the members present at a meeting… Continue Reading
Voluntary HOA's in Florida Granted Certain Powers By StatutePosted in Legislation, Reader Q&A
Question: You recently stated that voluntary homeowners' associations are governed by Chapter 617, the Florida Not-For-Profit Corporation Act. You also stated that voluntary homeowners' associations may be entitled to preserve the covenants regulating the community under the Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA) if the association has the authority to enforce use restrictions contained in the… Continue Reading
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Voluntary and Mandatory HOAs Differ In Many WaysPosted in Board Eligibility, Reader Q&A
Question: I am the president of a voluntary homeowners' association and wanted to know if the members of the Board of Directors of our voluntary homeowners' association have to comply with the new Board Member certification requirement in Chapter 720, Florida Statutes? R.G. (via e-mail) Answer: No. Chapter 720 of the Florida Statutes, often informally… Continue Reading
Condo Unit Owner E-Mail Addresses Are PrivatePosted in Official Records, Reader Q&A
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HOAs Must Provide a Copy of Any Amendment to the Association's Governing DocumentsPosted in Official Records, Operations, Reader Q&A
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New Florida Condo & HOA Laws Effective July 1, 2014Posted in Legislation, Reader Q&A
Today's column is the fourth installment of our annual series reviewing new laws affecting community associations, condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowners' associations. In the first three installments, we looked at changes for condominiums and cooperatives in HB 807, the main Bill affecting community associations. Since last week's column, HB 807 has been signed by the Governor… Continue Reading
Money Judgment An Alternative To Foreclosure In HOAPosted in Assessment Collection, Foreclosures, Reader Q&A
Question: "My question is whether a homeowners' association can sue to foreclose for delinquent assessments, but also ask for a money judgment if there is no equity in the property due to a superior mortgage where more is owned than the property value. P.M. (via e-mail) Answer: Yes. Florida Statute §720.3085 allows an association to… Continue Reading
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Playing with just approximately 12 hours of rest after falling to UTEP, Tennessee put together its best performance of the year in an easy win over Xavier.
"They did a great job of bouncing back today," said coach Cuonzo Martin. "It was an emotional game last night and a tough loss. We had our pregame meal at 10 a.m. and played at 1 p.m. – as a staff we might have gotten two hours of sleep last night with scouting. I thought our guys did a good job of bouncing back and playing at a high level."
Now the Vols have a chance to leave the Bahamas with some momentum and a pair of decent non-conference wins if they can knock off Wake Forest, which defeated Southern California 77-63 on Friday afternoon. The Vols will face the Demon Decons Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET (AXS TV).
"They played well and they rebounded," Martin said of the duo of Stokes and Maymon. "It was just like last night, they rebounded but the only difference was we didn't capitalize on the free throws and the layups. It was a big turnaround. It's emotionally taxing when you're missing those layups around the rim and those free throws.
"It takes a lot out of you because it's so hard to score against good teams. We capitalized today and played well. When those two guys play well, we play well as a team. We have to go through those guys. They rebounded, defended and put pressure on [Xavier] on defense."
On Friday, the Vols' frontcourt of Jarnell Stokes and Jeronne Maymon was dominant in posting a 64-49 victory over Xavier (5-2) at Imperial Arena. Stokes posted his second double-double in as many days with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Maymon scored 14 points, making 6 of 8 shots from the floor, for one of his best games since returning from a redshirt season in 2012-13.
Jordan McRae also scored 16 for the Vols (4-2). It was the first time in six games McRae did not lead Tennessee in scoring.
Tennessee gained a measure of revenge against the Musketeers after dropping its regular-season opener at Xavier, 67-63, on Nov. 12. The Vols now hold a 12-5 lead in the series with the Musketeers having played three times in the last 11 months.
Frontcourt play keyed the victory as the Vols outscored Xavier in the paint, 41-29. Tennessee also outscored Xavier 26-4 in second-chance points. UT grabbed the lead less than four minutes into the game and held it for the remainder of the contest.
The Vols took a commanding 20-point lead on a Stokes' layup with 12 minutes left in game at 51-31. UT maintained a lead of at least 15 points of the rest of the game as Tennessee's defense buckled up. Xavier shot just 40.3 percent from the field for the game.
Xavier's leading scorer Semaj Christon (16.0 ppg entering the game) was limited to just four points. Christon's 24-game streak of scoring in double-figures came to an end.
"We told our guys if they listened to the scouting report we would give ourselves a tremendous chance at winning games," said Martin. "Last night we didn't do a good job of carrying out the assignments on our scouting report. Then you have to take pride in defending. We can't win at a high level if we don't defend and that was the result last night. It gets to a point where you can't hide basketball players. You have to be able to guard somebody. At some point you have to be able to step up and defend."
Information from UTSports.com was used in this report.