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The property is breathtaking the moment you set foot in it. Sea turtles and beautiful fish swim right there in the lagoon with you. Staff is very attentive. Sunsets are incredible and the nice acoustic singer sets the perfect mood. They had a nice champagne in our room for our honeymoon. I chose this property after doing a LOT of research and the main reason was because there were a lot of activities for guests included with the stay (or so I thought). The brochure on their website is very misleading, it lists fitness activities without any pricing. My husband and I did Floating Yoga a couple of times and then I saw a charge of $20 per person per class on the final bill. I couldn't dispute it because apparently it was stated on the sign in sheet, but at 6:45am I really wasn't reading the fine print on what I was putting my name and room number on. The resort fee of $25 per day only includes parking and very slow wifi. Everything else is charged, even shaded chairs at the beach. Too many additional charges, in my opinion.
Room is beautiful and the restaurants were excellent, maybe the large pool was excellent we landscaped and pool isn't to be at. Many activities to enjoy at the beach. The outdoor spa treatments are amazing! With the most friendly and helpful staff. Leaving, The only casual dining was at lunch.
The housekeeping service, facilities, the restaurants, the pool area services, the sunset ritual the beach is terrible, the inconsistency in serving the same breakfast - the waffle was presented with and without additions, like whipped cream, spiced sugar, coconut sauce. Unacceptable.
Hotel was okay but you can't compare to a four seasons. Need more people at the front desk. There are a lot of stray cats on the premises.
The facilities are superb, the staff is outstanding, the food is very good (mainly breakfast). The snorkeling at the front beach is amazing. Lots is different and colorful fishes. Turtles also come by. Internet speed. Although it is reached wherever you are, it definitely lacks speed.
It was a beautiful resort. The lagoon was great and the snorkeling was good. This would be a great place to stay if you have no complaints or issues. The staff is not helpful at all. Not the front desk, not at the restaurants. It's as if apathy and not luxury service should be the hotel motto. It is pervasive. We had an issue with smoke in our room. It was coming through the AC. They kept calling to apologize and offering assistance but when I would meet with the front desk they would do nothing. It is advertised as a non smoking facility.
Location at the beach is excellent except that there are no real alternatives to hotel restaurants. Outdated, especially bathroom and not very clean. All in 80's style. Tried restaurant once for breakfast and very disappointed. Parking too expensive, should be free (self parking far away from room).
The pool location , the staff , beach Poor cab service, food options poor, food over priced for quality
The views are amazing and can't be beat! Very quiet and comfortable. Perfect luxury! Nothing.
Bed was very comfortable and the room spacious. Everything was very clean. Fantastic location.
Wonderfully designed hotel which is open and integrated into the natural landscape of the beach and countryside, luxury at every locale on the property. No
Sweeping open spaces far from the crowds of Kailua-Kona. Beautiful open lobby and a cool drink at check in. Nice pool and great beach. This was our 3rd visit and probably won't be our last. Always at least one flight of stairs to get down to pool and beach, so beware if someone in your party is mobility impaired. As others have commented, dining options are few and pricey. The Coast Grille was closed for renovation during our stay, limiting the choices even more. Fortunately, there are many choices further up the Kohala coast and a little ways inland at Waimea. We do miss the old tradition of free orange "slippahs" in the room, but apparently the bean counters got to that one.
a great place No
Room cleanliness, size, restaurants, beach, service was great. You get what you pay for.. Cheap snorkels
The hotel is with good facility and big - located on the beach. The pool & spa is very nice. The beach is nice and having few people compare to Waikiki. We are arrived at late night - not easy to find the hotel on the highway.
We loved the location. The pool area was outstanding for families. The beach was very accessible and beautiful. It was very quiet and relaxing. We would stay here again. The eating choices were few and expensive. The location felt isolated so that the only convenient choice for food was the hotel. That food was very expensive. One restaurant was closed the whole time we were there.
Has one of the best beaches in Hawaii. Price was reasonable .staff could not do enough for you....
Great location and beautiful grounds - basic but nicely done. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Lobby is gorgeous and rooms are spacious, though outdated, VERY few restaurants or bars open on site. Made it look and feel like a hotel on the way down. Looked like a lot of events had just happened and the staff had not gotten around to cleaning up yet. $12 for in-room wireless is SO yesterday. Hotels without site-wide free wireless are just trying to tap guests (aka hostages) for their last $. Had to go to lobby to get free wireless. Give this facility a little facelift and keep more restaurants/bars open and you might get more occupancy, more energy, and more revenue.
Beautiful historic house. Nice suite. Plenty of space. We were not told which rooms we could use and if we could use the pool table, games or books in the main house.
Beautiful plantation house, but maintenance needy. Nice to see public areas with much history. Unfortunately, the wicker headboard in room 6 was musty and caused respitory issues with my travel partner.
Comfy bed The cleanliness could be a little better, but overall it was an amazing stay.
A romantic old mansion with luxurious decor in the bedrooms - a very peaceful place conveniently located on the outskirts of Waimea. A catered breakfast would be nice, but within a mile we found a great small cafe serving super coffee & food at reasonable prices. Plenty of car parking close by & free wi-fi in the main mansion.
The setting was very pleasing. The atmosphere was great. Parking wasn't the most convenient. No refrigerator and no Television.
The history and the furnishings we're awesome No internet connection available, bar permanently closed and no breakfast available at the inn. In need of paint and a thorough cleaning.
There is nothing fancy about this Inn. The price is fair given the market it is in. Waimea is a nice town away from the tourism. I was concerned given the previous reviews but there were really no problems with it. Don't expect it to compete with the Marriott on the ocean.
When I read the description it sounded like this wonderful mountainous place and in fact it is in the center of town and the mountain view was not as expected. It was a nice place but I expected more from the description I had read. Very nice people run the place. Can't say enough good about them, but I would have stayed closer to Hilo also.
Central location and friendly staff.room was good size The place is in dire need of updating.some obvious deferred maintenance(linoleum lifting around shower/ tub, mildew stains on window sill) some cosmetic. A new paint job could do wonders, for starters.
The price was the lowest we could find at the moment. The town is small and one can easily walk almost anywhere one wanted to. We stayed 2 days. After the first day we were asked by one of the cleaning staff if our room needed cleaning. We asked for more shampoo and towels. Returning that night we found no additional shampoo. The bed was not touched, and wet towels.
Convienient to Saturday market. This in not worth the price I had to pay.
That it had beds and a shower. That there was constant termite dust littering the bathroom. The blankets and sheets were so dirty that we used our own. The carpet was stained and gross looking. The tile was coming up. The price is too high for the location and the quality of the hotel.


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Classic dishes and homespun charm are the forte at this family-run trattoria. The clientele of local professionals comes as much for the atmosphere created by the family's bubbly matriarch as for the food. Try simple staples like pesci del golfo (fish from the bay) or polpetti affogati (baby octopus in tomato sauce). Seasonal daily specials are always available.
Area Naples
Transport Funicular Centrale to Augusteo/bus 24, C22, C25, C57, R2, R3.
Telephone 081 411 465
Open 11am-3.30pm Mon-Wed; 11am-3.30pm, 7.30-11pm Thur-Sat. Closed 3wks Aug.
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I dined at this restaurant several years ago, and it was one of the top ten meals of my life. The food was simple, but delicious. And the atmosphere was out of this world. Again, not at all fancy, but the camaraderie between diners and staff was a delight to watch. It is family run with the mother the chef and the father and son the wait staff. A very special place.

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Leveraging State resources during capital improvement projects can also assist districts in the acquisition of computer infrastructure and devices. Districts are entitled to reimbursement for a portion of their eligible capital expenses, depending on their relative wealth. The levels of reimbursement (ranging from 98% for the most economically-disadvantaged districts to 10% for the least economically-disadvantaged districts), are subject to maximum thresholds. Districts may combine these funds with other State and Federal resources, including E-Rate, Smart Schools Bond Act funds, and BOCES aid.
The State building aid program, which requires voter approval of capital projects, is the main avenue for capital funding. After voter approval, a district can design and implement a program to upgrade significantly their technology capabilities. The State will fund technology infrastructure as an eligible expense in either new construction or reconstruction of existing facilities.
Such funding throughout the facility and district can include:
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A district may obtain a limited number of student devices for specific purposes at the secondary (grades 7-12) level as part of a construction program. For example, if the school offers instruction in computer use, programming, and design, the district may purchase the appropriate number of devices to support the instruction in those programs. Districts currently may not use building aid to purchase devices for the general student population or for elementary school students.
Districts may implement projects through two main methods: bond sale or capital outlay (cash).
- With the bond sale method, districts sell bonds to obtain funding for larger projects, and the State reimburses these projects at the district rate over a 15-year amortization period.
- With the capital outlay (cash) method, for projects under $100,000, districts may budget $100,000 or less in their annual budget and receive all appropriate State reimbursement in the following year. State building aid will reimburse a district for one $100,000 project each year. This may be the simplest method of financing technology upgrades on an incremental basis.
The Federal E-Rate Program has provided reimbursement for telecommunication and broadband access and services to school buildings since 1997. This program can be used in conjunction with State Building Aid. The rate of discount for reimbursement by the E-Rate Program varies from school to school based on a needs index, calculated by using Free and Reduced Price Lunch (FRPL) program data. To address the needs of increasing Internet access and sufficient bandwidth for computer-based testing (CBT), districts should carefully examine and explore the E-Rate Discount Program Services in budget planning and infrastructure development. It also important for schools to work with their service providers to secure necessary security and sufficient bandwidth, but avoid unnecessary costs associated with over-supply.
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Wondering what suitable tank mates would be for an Empire Gudgeon? I really want to put him with Cardinal Tetras but read the gudgeon will eat smaller fish...is this true? Also, does anyone have any experience with housing one of these guys with a Betta and German Blue Ram? Any conflicts there? Any suggestions appreciated, thanks.
My pair were fine until they came into breeding conditions & went on a mass-murder spree! I am currently setting up a separate tank for them.
"with a Betta and German Blue Ram? Any conflicts there?"
Three aggressive species that inhabit the same area of the tank, sounds like trouble to me. What size tank? Rainbowfish are a good match.
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Programmer Hanging 10 On a KUKA Robot
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That guy needs to get out to a beach so he can get some sunlight.
Also, I'm thinking this would make for an awesome Back To The Future Hoverboard ride.
Great, now it knows how to surf. Good job; we can't even take to the oceans to get away from the robot overlords.
This is just one step away from America's Funniest Home Videos.
That robot looks bored.
I don't see any ten being hanged…
Kook alert, There was no hanging ten in that video. Hanging Ten means having all ten toes hanging over the tip of the board/robot
You can just see the robot thinking "All I'd have to do is twitch and they'd be scraping this dork from the ceiling."
Kuka robots are used in lot's of applications, and at my company for warehousing operations. This looks like a very not-approved-by-OSHA application …
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - The North American Aerospace Defense Command's NORAD Tracks Santa Program exceeded its own records in the number of calls, emails and social media followers on Dec 24.
The program, which began after a misprinted ad in a local paper in 1955, has volunteers and NORAD staff answering queries on the location of Santa Claus as he circles the globe delivering presents on Dec 24.
More than 1,250 volunteers in the 23-hour NORAD Tracks Santa operations center answered over 114,000 calls this year from children looking for Santa Claus (up over 12,000 from 2011).
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The NORAD Tracks Santa website, www.noradsanta.org, had 22.3 million unique visitors access the site, up nearly 19%, from 235 countries and territories across the globe during the month of December, while fans of the NORAD Tracks Santa Facebook page grew to over 1.2 million followers.
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General Specs and Info
The 2nd gen CRX ran from 88-91 and came in 3 different trim levels,
the Hf, Dx and SI.
Trim Levels:
Hf, "Dx" and SI. All came with a variant of the d series SOHC motor.
Hf having the lightest curb weight, lowest hp, but best fuel economy. and available only as a 5spd.
Referred to as "Dx" model, which is unbadged & is the middle of the road trim. Available as an auto or 5spd.
The SI is the highest trim level, has the best motor, the most options and was available only as a 5spd.
USDM motors and ECU's:
D15B6, 1.5 8V, SOHC MPFI(Multi-port Fuel Injection), 62hp
Uses a slightly smaller radiator compared to the Dx/Si, about 3/4 the size.
D15B2, 1.5 16V SOHC DPFI(Dual-port Fuel Injection), 92hp
88-91 Si
D16A6, 1.6 16V SOHC MPFI, 105-108hp
Transmission info:
Curb Weights
1988 CRX HF 1819lbs.
1988 CRX DX 1922lbs.
1988 CRX Si 2011lbs.
1989 CRX HF 1834lbs.
1989 CRX DX 2048lbs.
1989 CRX Si 2138lbs.
1990 CRX HF 1967lbs.
1990 CRX DX 2103lbs.
1990 CRX Si 2174lbs.
1991 CRX HF 1967lbs.
1991 CRX DX 2103lbs.
1991 CRX Si 2174lbs
-90-91's are the heaviest, the '89 is lighter, and the '88 is the lightest. In each year the Hf is the lightest model, with the Dx in the middle and the Si weighing the most.
The HF is the fuel economy model, has the lightest curb weight and was only available in the US.
-only came as a 5spd manual, tall gearing for fuel economy.
-no rear wiper
-no passenger mirror
-lightweight 13 x 4.5 inch wheels
-no factory clock
-2 spoke steering wheel (Dx and Si have a 3 spoke wheel)
- 10.6 US gal. tank /8.8 Imperial Gal.
-"HF" designation on the rear passenger side, next to the hatch
The "Dx" model. Unofficially designated but could be considered next level down from Si.
-no badging, no designation of model on car
-both auto and manuals were avail.
-rear wiper available on 89-91's, '88's did not have them.
-passenger mirror
-11.9 US gal. fuel tank / 9.9 Imperial gal.
The Si is the top of the line US model.
-All Si's have "ED9" in the VIN
-No autos, only came as a 5spd.
-rear wiper, clock and passenger mirror standard
-black/gray interior only
-11.9 US gal fuel tank / 9.9 Imperial Gal
-All Si's received a factory powered, metal panel sunroof.
-Si designation on rear passenger side
The '88 Si rear decal is a flat sticker.
The 89-91 Si rear badge is a raised plastic decal.
VIN ID: What model do I really have?
If it starts JHMED836 it's an HF, JHMED835 is DX Manual, JHMED845 is DX auto, and JHMED936 is an Si.
*Interior is not model specific, unless it's the SI, which only came available in black/grey.
The Hf and Dx models came in either black w/grey or blue interior.
The interior colors were based on the exterior color:
Superior Blue Metallic and white had the blue interior, the other colors had black/grey interior.
-88-89 black interior cars had NH83L "Off-black" interior
-90-91 black interior cars had NH167L "Graphite Black" interior
-All '88 models and the '89 HF have pillar mounted seat belts.
-The '89 Si/Dx and all 90/91's have door mounted belts.
Federal US mandates in 1990 required US cars to have a "passive restraint seat belt system." Honda mounted the seat belts on the doors instead of the "B" pillar for the 1989 standard(Dx) and SI models, which shortened the glass, and increased the width of the "door sash" trim.
-88/89 CRX's don't have side impact beams in the doors, the 90-91 do.
Radio console/storage pocket/cig lighter/ashtray
(Optional EQ shown)
88-91 Crx Si has light up ring around cig lighter, Dx and HF do not.
88/89 Gauge cluster
90/91 Cluster
Other than the model year differences, the Dx and Si share the same cluster.
HF clusters have factory shift light and 5k redline.
-90/91 have a rounded instrument cluster and cover while the 88-89 is more squarish
-88/89 cluster covers also have different switches mounted in them compared to the 90/91's.
-88/89 has a cluster dimmer knob on the left and a large rear defroster button on the right. Hazard/flasher button is on the steering column.
*90/91 has the hazard/flasher switch on the right and dimmer wheel and rear defrost on the left.
88/89 cluster on top
90/91 cluster on the bottom
Gauge clusters can be swapped between 88/89 and 90/91, but needs some modification to work;
downest wrote:Here are the pin-outs for the 88-89 and the 90-91 cluster, this should help anyone wanting to swap clusters between cars. Remember that you also need the corresponding cluster shroud/cover, as well as defroster, hazard, and dimmer switches.
88-89 Cluster
90-91 Cluster
-90-91's have a red seat belt warning light built into the dome light.
-88/89's have the hazard light switch on the top of the steering column, 90-91's have it mounted on the dash.
The HF model did not come with a cargo divider or trunk cargo cover.
-The cargo lock box has the trunk carpet attached to it.
HF cargo box
-HF side plastics do not have the triangular cargo cover supports in the rear.
-HF rear panels also DO NOT have the cargo cover clips either.
-HF rear speaker covers do not have a hole in them to accommodate the cargo divider latch.
-Dx/Si rear speaker covers have a hole in them for the cargo divider latch.
-Si glovebox is cloth/felt lined, "DX" and HF do not have this.
-Dx/Si box came with the extra trunk privacy covers (cargo divider and cover), the lock box does not have the trunk carpet attached.
The trunk carpet is then attached to the cargo divider.
Also has the rear cargo cover supports
Floor mats, available in two colors only, black or blue, white stripe w/felt Crx lettering.
1988 mats are slightly longer than 89-91.
Made shorter to prevent possible interference with the gas pedal.
'88 mats in black but missing letters.
89-91 mats in black
-88/89 Si seats have a white pinstripe.
-90-91 Si seats have a red pinstripe.
-ALL '88 models & the '89 Hf have pillar mounted seatbelts
-'89 Si's, Dx's and ALL 90-91 CRX's have door mounted belts.
Models with door mounted belts have a wider pillar at the end of the door to accommodate the belt mount, this also means that the glass is and inch or so shorter.
The seats from ANY '88 CRX or the '89 Hf will not interchange and swap into the '89 Si, Dx or ANY 90-91 CRX and vise verse.
'All trim model 88's and the '89 Hf seats can interchange with each other.
The '89 Si, Dx and ALL 90-91 seats can interchange with each other.
Basically if your car has door mounted seat belts, seats from a CRX with pillar mounted seat belts will not bolt right up.
Hf seats:
-Dx and Si share the same style seat, the Si seats being different with style of fabric and different headrests.
Dx seats
88-89 Si seats
90-91 Si seats
-'88 door panels have a storage pocket
- All Si's have the fabric inlay on the door panels with "CRX" stitched in them.
-90-91 Si's had suede flip down mirrors (on the side that hits the roof while the 88-89's had vinyl
-All 88-91 Si's have a Non glass, metal panel, power sunroof.
-All 88-91 Si's come with a rear wiper standard.
Hf's did not come with a rear wiper.
-88/89 door moldings are taller and flatter, the 90-91 ones are shorter but stick out further and have a beveled edge to them.
*These do swap over,interchange without any gap, meaning you can use either style 88/89 to 90/91 or vice verse.
88/89 molding
90/91 molding
All 1988 models and the '89 HF have pillar mount belts, therefore taller and slimmer b-pillar trim.
The 1989 Si/Dx and all 1990-91 models have door mounted belts, therefore wider and shorter b-pillar trim.
'89 Si door panels do not have piping around the fabric section with the CRX logo on it, as 90-91 Si panels do.
90/91 Si panels
88-91 front splash guards are the same.
88-89 rear splash guards are SLIGHTLY different than 90-91's and do not directly swap over to fit correctly.
88/89 set
Rear comparison
90-91(part # 08P09-SH2-100) on the left and 88-89(part # 08156-SH2-10AH) on the right.
-88/89 headlight brackets differ from 90/91 but can be swapped and interchanged.
-The '91 headlights have a vent in them to help prevent moisture buildup.
-90/91 rear lights have a 1/2 inch black edge all the way around them, the 88/89 do not.
-90/91 have have fake air ducts molded into the front bumper
-88/89 have slightly different front and rear bumpers than the 90-91
-90-91 bumper mounted turn signals are clear with amber inserts in them, the 88-89 lenses are just solid amber and shorter in length.
-88-89 corner mounted parking lights have 2 mounting screws visible that mount to the fender while the 90-91 ones are attached by tabs with one screw to the headlight frame.
88/89 Corner lights
90/91 Corner lights
The 88/89 headlight brackets differ from 90/91 because of the redesigned corner lights.
See the difference here;
90/91 on top, 88/89 on bottom.
-90/91 have larger reverse lights, shaped differently and are set further to the sides than the 88/89
88/89 front lips differ from 90/91.
HF and Si came with front lips, the Dx model did not.
88/89 Front bumper
-smaller bumper/turn signal lights
-wider molding
-no fake "air duct" openings under the bumper lights
90/91 Front bumper
-Larger bumper lights
-thinner molding
-"air duct" openings under bumper lights
88/89 CRX Rear - Thicker molding, no flaring at the bottom
90/91 CRX Rear - Thinner molding and slight flaring out at the bottom of the bumper to give the look of a lip.
HF front bulkhead: HF's have "flat wings" below where the bumper support mounts. Dx/Si does not have these.
Dx/SI support pictured
HF support mounted.
Front bumper supports - Dx/Si on top, Hf on bottom,
Rear bumper supports - Hf on top, Dx/Si at the bottom.
For comparison purposes:
90/91 on the left, 88/89 on the right.
The taillights can swap over and interchange between 88/89 and 90/91, but the plugs are different. You need to keep and use the bulb harness that matches the year of your car in order for it to work.
-All 88's & 89's have rear drum brakes as do 90-91 NON SI CRX's.
-90-91 CRX Si's are the only ones that came with rear disc
-'88 manual transmissions have 21 spline input shaft, the 89-91's have a 20 spline shaft
-90-91 clutch is 212mm, the '89 is 200mm and the '88 has 190mm.
-88 does not have a clutch safety switch. Which means it will start without having to press the clutch in.
-88 Si models have 105hp, the 89-91's have 108hp due to different ecu settings and possibly a slightly different cam.
-The '88 models have a unique body mount point for the compensator arms, and stamped lower control arms instead of cast, which accept eye-bolt rear shocks instead of the fork type. The rear lower control arms and the rear shocks have different mounting points. The trailing arms however, are the same.
-'88 uses slightly different sized front shocks.
89-91's are all the same and interchange.
-The Si's have a rear sway bar, and the Dx/HF don't. The HF also has a smaller front sway bar than the Dx/Si.
The HF front sway bar is 17.2mm while the Dx/Si have 18mm bars in front. The Si rear sway bar is 15mm.
-The '88 ecu has a different internal design than the 89-91 but the inputs and outputs are the same and ecu's can be swapped between years.
-late 89's and 90-91's had the EPROM ECU (a lot easier for chipping)
-The '88 cam indexing is the same for all the engines, 89-91 Si's have indexing that is different from the other engines.
Wheels & brakes:
-88-89 Si, 88-91 DX have Akebono style front brake calipers. Pistons are 50.8mm in diameter and get paired with the small 13/16" Master Cylinder. Front Rotors 231mm x 17mm.
-90-91 Si have Nissin style front brake calipers. Pistons are 54mm and get paired with a larger 7/8" Master Cylinder. Front rotors are also slightly larger at 242mm x 19mm. Proportioning valve is different too.[/quote]
-90-91's Crx Si wheels differ from 88-89's. (90-91 are known as Teardrops or Swirlies and 88-89's are known as Sawblades. Both
styles are 14" rims.
88-89 "Sawblades"
90-91 "Teardrops" or "Swirlies"
The center caps also differ and cannot be interchanged.
88-89 have a larger diameter(157mm) and are more flat while the 90-91's are smaller(142mm) and have a slight bulge to them.
88-91 HF wheels
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Vikingsholm is a unique estate on Fannette Island in Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay. One of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture in the western United States, Vikingsholm was the vision of Lora J. Knight, a transplant from Illinois connected through her first marriage with the Union Pacific railroad. Knight conceived a Scandinavian motif for her summer home in the fjord-like bay, and in 1928 contracted her nephew, the Swedish architect Lennart Palme, to design the building. They traveled together through Norway and Sweden, taking inspiration from medieval and later architectural features of the region.
The imaginative final product was a 38-room castle featuring a sod roof and hand-crafted iron and woodwork. Vikingsholm was built with local trees and stone; its only imported features are Swedish leaded glass windows. Today, the castle forms part of Emerald Bay State Park. It was inscribed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
ARG Conservation Services was retained to repair the deteriorating hand-carved dragon motif fascia on the roof-ends. After evaluating various methods, the firm's skilled sculptor, carpenter, and wood carvers hand-fabricated and installed new wood segments, maintaining continuity with the original design.


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New Survey Shows That File Sharers Buy 30 Percent More Music
Ars Technica reports that a new survey by Columbia University research center American Assembly has found that users of peer-to-peer file sharing software by 30% more music than those who don't file share. The survey was commissioned by Google.
It found that the average US resident on a file sharing network has 2,000 songs in their library and 38% were bought legitimately. Digital music library owners not on file sharing networks have an average collection of 1,300 songs, with 45% legally acquired and the others ripped from CDs or copied. Even though a larger percentage of music from non P2P users' collections was bought legally, a greater amount of music overall was bought by P2P users.
13% of US citizens use file sharing software. This increases to 20% when looking at people under the age of 20. The survey also showed that 8 out of 10 people think it's okay to share copyrighted content with family. Six out of ten think it's okay to share content with friends. Only between four and fifteen percent think it's okay to upload the songs online.


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It was total gridlock around one section of CES today as Rohan Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, was on hand to launch his family's new range of personal audio products. House of Marley will be hitting the shops in Q2 of this year and will bring an ethically minded ethos to the world of quality audio.
Using, wherever possible, eco friendly products like wood, aluminium and leather the new audio range will be part of a wider set of products that fit into the House Of Marley "one love, one world" philosophy that promotes equality, unity, authenticity, charity and sustainability. Key to this is that the company will donate a proportion of all sales to Bob Marley's charity 1love.
The range is impressively exhaustive for a new company. It consists of three collections; Jammin, Freedom, and Destiny, which essentially correspond to bottom, middle and top-end.
Jammin consists of headphone products all priced between $29 and $79 and the Roots Rock "speaker in a bag" iPod dock priced at $249. Freedom takes the next step up with headphones from $79 - $199 and a stylish iPod dock for $299. Finally Destiny has a variety of $99 in-ear headphones, the $299 Trenchtown Rock headphones, and One Foundation iPod dock for $499.
Nearly all the products use wood in some way, shape or form and generally look rather stylish, with flashes or yellow, red and green also in abundance. The high-end headphones and speaker dock in particular look stunning.
We didn't get a chance to have a listen to the new products but will be sure to pop by the company's booth again tomorrow so will report back with a few first impressions.


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Best Of :: People & Places
You know, we didn't always have Snooki and various Kardashians shooting brain-cell-killing lasers out of their otherwise empty heads at us through the television box. A long time ago, people actually went to theaters and watched these things called films. You probably wouldn't know it by looking at the slate of filming permits filed in Miami-Dade this past year, but it's true. They were these weird things: 70 minutes to three hours, depending on how ballsy the director was feeling. Usually with plots — you know, a beginning, middle, and end. Characters learned things, changed as human beings. In the best ones, maybe the audience did too. I Love You Phillip Morris is one of those films. Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor star in it (maybe your grandparents have heard of them). They play two gay lovers who meet in prison, and then some high jinks ensue in Miami. Wide release of the film has been held up in America because of that whole two-gay-lovers thing. Apparently, this country cannot handle the sight of Jim Carrey wearing a tacky Versace-like outfit while walking around South Beach with a seminaked male lover and then offering him a daiquiri poolside. If the film opens in more theaters, we highly recommend you take your eyes off Snooki's and Kim's buns and see it.
What you need is a weekend away. But alas, Miamians, you're already living in the very place most Floridians vacation. So where to go? If you answered the Keys, go ahead and line up in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Seven Mile Bridge. (Besides, it's the same pastel motels, just more coconuts.) Instead, steer the car north like you're heading for Disney, but bypass all the mouse-touting exits and that spooky biblical theme park called the Holy Land Experience. Deep in the Ocala National Forest is Wekiwa Springs State Park, where you can spend the weekend camping in a backcountry Florida Shangri-la. Here's the scene: Moss-draped oaks canopy the park's springs, and pristine blue water nestles in natural rock that, thanks to the Floridan Aquifer, is always a cool 72 degrees. As for lodging, choose one of the campsites in the inner circle for the best shade, and kayak the Wekiwa Lagoon for some guaranteed gator watching. Camping costs $24 a night, or for primitive camping, $5 a person. Otherwise, park admission is $6 per car. For noncampers, the park is open 8 a.m. to sunset.
Most TV news talking heads, even the dudes, look and act like failed beauty queens trying to make a second career for themselves. But WSVN's Belkys Nerey bucks that trend. The 42-year-old Emmy winner is a solid, straight-up anchorwoman — telegenic but still intelligent. Born in Havana, Nerey spent her childhood in Long Island before tripping down I-95 to South Florida. Once here, she studied radio and television at Miami Dade College and Florida International University, got her start in cable news, and earned a spot in the Magic City's media parade as cohost of local gossip institution Deco Drive. Today, Nerey is cruising through the post-Deco phase of her career, holding down WSVN's nightly newscasts alongside Craig Stevens. And whether it's a celebrity sex scandal or a political con job, she always delivers the day's stories with appropriate seriousness. Case in point: Unlike some of the lesser faces populating the public airwaves, Nerey never falls prey to that annoying TV anchor tic of flashing a vacant smile after reporting Miami's latest murder.
Without warning, a woman brandishes two bushels of tree limbs and proceeds to beat our friend Lourdes from toes to shoulders. Between sweeps of the soggy branches, the woman dumps bucket after bucket of cold water on our friend. No, she's not swabbing the deck of a fishing boat. She's helping Lourdes relax with platza, one of the traditional spa treatments available at the Russian and Turkish Baths on Miami Beach. The baths attract Miami's ultimate relaxation-seekers, those who are willing to abandon modesty, vanity, and sometimes plain old comfort if it gets them closer to bliss. Women and men in barely-there bathing suits, heads wrapped in towel turbans, endure the volcanic heat of the schvitz as if sweating were a way to absolve past sins. A skeletal older man stands under a heavy waterfall that pounds on his bony shoulders. He raises his head, eyes closed, waiting to be beamed up to the mother ship. Make your way through the rest of the grotto-like rooms and hear the cries of those jumping into the icy polar tank; catch glimpses of red flesh, pores screaming from the extreme heat, and shield your eyes from the meaty woman having the mud hosed off. What are you looking at, you perv? Pass the wet branches and wait your turn. A day pass costs $30, and the baths are open from noon until midnight.
Michael Putney doesn't tweet. He doesn't pop up when we search his name on Facebook. And as far as we can tell, he doesn't blog. No, sir, Michael Putney is decidedly old school, and in this Internet age, we couldn't appreciate him more. While most TV reporters seem to come and go, Putney has been covering local government and politics in South Florida for nearly 30 years. Add to his incisive reporting a hosting gig on This Week in South Florida, one of the few must-watch local programs, and his occasional columns in the Miami Herald (which often upstage the newspaper's regular gaggle of columnists). There are few voices on local airwaves we trust as much as Putney and who report on politics with such authority.
Miami is a town where clubs spit out adjectives like exclusive, VIP, and upscale like an overchewed piece of Juicy Fruit. But WALL Lounge is actually one of the few places that can blow hard without bursting its own bubble. Jessica Alba, Gabrielle Union, the All American Rejects, Erykah Badu, Swizz Beatz, Jamie Foxx, Jason Binn, and Selita Ebanks are just a few of the celebrities who have walked through WALL's infamous doors. Other guest sightings have been rumored, but unless the press snaps a picture, they're almost impossible to confirm. In fact, it's nearly impossible to get a photo of the place, period. WALL's success lies in its size; it is so boutique it does not merit a VIP section — the lounge itself is the VIP. So if you're lucky enough to get in, keep the video phone ready — you might catch a TMZ-worthy moment.


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text: Lindsay Charles, an employee at Ancaster Canadian Tire, signs a portion of a flag that will make its way to the Sochi Olympics to encourage Canadian athletes to go for gold. The We All Play for Canada flag has been stitched together from more than 490 pieces with signatures and personal messages from staff at stores across Canada.


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2012 Michigan Field Hockey Roster
2012 Michigan Field Hockey Roster
Week #12: U-M to Head to UNC for NCAA First/Second Rounds
Field Hockey to Head to UNC for NCAA First/Second Rounds
U-M Shuts Out IU, Will Play PSU in Big Ten Final Sunday
Field Hockey Tops IU, Will Play PSU in Big Ten Final Sunday
Week #11: U-M to Begin Postseason at Big Ten Tournament
Field Hockey to Begin Postseason at Big Ten Tournament
Jones, Thomas Claim Big Ten Weekly Awards in Final Week
Jones, Thomas Claim Big Ten Field Hockey Weekly Awards
Field Hockey Rallies to Beat No. 19 MSU in OT
Aisling Naughton scored four minutes into overtime to send No. 16 U-M past No. 19 Michigan State, 3-2, in OT.
Smith's Hat Trick Leads Michigan Over Delaware
Smith's Hat Trick Leads Michigan Over Delaware
Field Hockey vs. Delaware
#10 Michigan 4, Delaware 1
Freshmen (2012)... Appeared in 21 games, starting 20 games at forward ... Twice named Big Ten Freshman of the Week ... Ranked second on team with eight goals and third with 21 points ... Posted three game-winning goals ... Scored game's lone goal in the first half at Central Michigan (Oct. 28) ... Netted U-M's first goal at Indiana (Oct. 19) ... Tallied the game-winning overtime goal at 73:58 vs. #19 Michigan State (Oct. 12) ... Scored two goals, including the gamewinner vs. Pacific (Sept. 28) ... Fired a season-high eight shots against Pacific ... Posted goals in back-to-back home games against Saint Louis (Sept. 15) and #23 Fairfield (Sept. 16) ... Also tallied first career assist vs. Fairfield ... Scored first collegiate goal in the first half vs. Delaware (Sept. 1).
Prep... Graduated from Mount Anville Secondary School (2012) ... Was Mount Anville Secondary's top goal scorer the last four seasons ... Helped the squad to a semifinal berth in the Leinster Schoolgirls' Senior Premier League in 2011 ... In 2010, presented with representative honors medal by Mount Anville by representing Leinster and Ireland at the Under-18 level ... Also played cricket and ran track at Mount Anville ... Was awarded the Gaisce Silver President's Award, which is Ireland's National Challenge Award ... Merit Award (2008, '09, '11) ...
Club/Junior... Played club hockey for the Old Alexandra Hockey Club and the Corinthians Hockey Club in Dublin ... Named the Young Club Player of the Year for Old Alexandria in 2011 and was the club's top scorer ... Received nominations for the Under-18 Irish Hockey Association Player of the Year ... Helped the club earn a place in the All-Ireland Irish Hockey League for 2011-12 ... Helped Corinthians to an Under-17 Leinster Jacqui Potter Cup title ...
National/International... Played on Irish national teams for the past three years ... Was on the Under-18 team from 2009-11, playing in the 2011 European Championships in Holland ... Played in friendly matches against France and Scotland and in training camps in preparation for the European Championships ... Helped Ireland win the 2010 Home Nations Tournament, marking the first time the Irish Under-18 team won that event ... Helped the Under-16 Irish squad to a third-place finish in the Home Nations event in 2009 ... Played for Leinster's Under-16 and Under-18 provincial squad, helping them to a trio of second-place finishes in the Interprovincial tournament ...
Personal... Enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts ... Born Dec. 12, 1993 ... Daughter of John and Gabrielle Naughton.


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2006 Mercury Mariner Problems
RepairPal has identified the most common problems with the 2006 Mercury Mariner based on complaints from actual vehicle owners. We'll tell you what the problem is and what it'll take to fix it.
Looseness in the steering shaft and steering shaft coupling U-joint can cause a knocking / popping noise from the steering column when turning. The steering shaft and coupling U-joint will need to be replaced.
A whining from the front while driving may be caused by the front axle shafts. This would be felt between 20 and 45 MPH, and the half shafts can be replaced with revised dampened axles.
The transmission oil cooler may develop a leak, which will require replacement to repair.
The check engine light may come on due to failure of the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoids. The VCT solenoids will need to be replaced if they are the reason the check engine light came on.
Coolant may start leaking from the coolant reservoir bottle. The coolant reservoir should be replaced.
A defective power steering return line can cause a knocking noise when turning or going over bumps, especially when the engine has reached normal operating temperature. The power steering return line should be replaced.
Shock bushing failure in the rear can allow the shock absorber to contact the body and cause a squeaking noise over bumps in the rear. The faulty rear shock absorber bushings should be replaced.


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Manchester United has invited Brooklyn Beckham, eldest son of David Beckham, for a practice session at the club's Carrington training ground, with a view to measuring the 14-year-old's ability and helping him to find the right environment for his development as a player. Both sides emphasized that it was not a trial, but rather more a chance for everyone to have a look at one another.
It is understood that Brooklyn wants to follow the footsteps of his father, who played nearly 400 times for Manchester United, winning six Premier
League titles, two FA Cups and the UEFA Champions League. Brooklyn previously trained in the LA Galaxy's academy during his father's time in Major League Soccer, before signing up for
Queens Park Rangers' junior set-up earlier this year. Bookmakers are currently offering odds of 12-1 that Brooklyn makes it into England's senior squad one day.
Earlier this
year, when asked if he thought one of his sons could be as successful as he's been, David said: "As a parent, you always worry: 'Have they got the hunger that I had as a kid?' I'm as hard on my
boys as my dad was. They always ask: 'Did I play well?' I'll say: 'You did all right, could have done better.'" Read the original story...


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crawl space foundation for 25x25 addition
poured wall crawl space foundation or cement block foundation
Ok so what's the question. Both will work.
Also go back and add your location to your profile.
I prefer a cast-in-place concrete foundation, but either, if properly done to meet your local requirements will work
Depends mostly on what the foundation contractors in your area are more familiar/efficient with. Either will be sufficient, if constructed properly...........
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Shift to seller's market in pikes peak area
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The Pikes Peak Region is shifting to a seller's market in home purchases. It is becoming a seller's market. Low ball offer prices for a home aren't cutting it anymore. Veteran realtor, Gayle Nichols with ERA, Herman Group in Colorado Springs has seen the switch over time. Sellers don't have to jump at the first offer anymore. They can wait for a more reasonable price says Nichols, "We had a 20-thousand dollar low ball offer and the seller has just put in air conditioning and updates to the property. He could afford to keep it at a low ball price."
Nichols also told me, financial institutions that are handling short sales and foreclosures are also into not accepting low ball prices, "The banks have actually come back, even if we are under contract for 189 thousand and they'll come back at 207-thousand and 20-thousand dollars higher. The banks are not even letting the houses go for a low ball offer."
According to the Pikes Peak Association of Realtors, we're on par with what prices looked like in 2007. The average and median home prices have been steadily increasing since 2007. The average price for a home in the Pikes Peak Region is a little more than 243-thousand dollars. The median price for a home is nearly 210-thousand dollars.
Another part of the equation for a seller's market is low interest rates. Sellers watch the rates, too. They know a buyer can get more for their money, so they can wait for the right offer price.
You can still find a good deal even in a seller's market.
Here are three tips for buyers to make that happen:
Check and see how long a property has been on the market. It might give you a better feel for you and your realtor to work with the seller's agent to come up with a realistic offer price...
Make the cleanest offer you can on paper that has the fewest contingencies, like don't make the purchase of the new home contingent on selling your existing home..
Finally, decide on your offer what is more important. For example, specific concessions like buyer's closing costs or a lower overall price on the home. You have to be realistic with your offer. You probably are not going to get both in a seller's market.


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Gibson set to seal loan switch to Stangmore
Dungannon Swifts are about to change tack in their bid to sign Glentoran striker Richard Gibson.
Stangmore Park boss Darren Murphy had made an official approach to the Glens for the muscular Gibson, but so far they have been unable to do a deal to secure the services of the man whose two goals in the east-Belfast club's reserve team's Steel & Sons Cup final won him the man-of-the-match award.
It is understood that Gibson, who is out of contract in the summer, isn't prepared to leave The Oval unless another club can match his wages or an agreement can be reached with the Glens.
That has left the Swifts to explore the option of taking the 28-year-old on-loan until the end of the season, with the possibility of the two clubs each paying a portion of Gibson's wage.
And with Glentoran manager Eddie Patterson needing to move players out before he can make any new signings, he may be happy with such an arrangement.
Even though Patterson's squad has been badly hit by injuries in recent weeks and he has had teenagers on the bench, the former Coleraine and Ballymena United hitman has only made two appearances for the Glens this season — the last of those in a scoreless draw against the Bannsiders at The Oval in mid-September.
A return for Gibson to the Sky Blues has also been muted.
Leaving Stangmore Park is striker Stephen O'Neill. The former Cliftonville man is expected to make a return to Donegal Celtic, where he played during the 2008-09 season.
O'Neill was placed on the transfer list by the Swifts a couple of weeks ago, after falling out of favour at the club and with James Costello signing from Ballymena United he fell every further down the pecking order than he had been.--
Lisburn Distillery and Portadown will make a third attempt to play their postponed Danske Bank Premiership game on Tuesday January 29.
The match, originally scheduled for Saturday December 22, was wiped out again last night due to a waterlogged pitch at Ballyskeagh.
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This is a review for both Tennis in the face and Baseball Riot. Both games are developed and published by 10tons Ltd.
The game is a puzzle game in which you throw a ball and need to knock down all the people. There a several objects that make the game hard, like glass that stops the ball and enemies that are harder to beat than the standard enemies.
Enough levels
The game is divided in 9 areas. Every area has a different enemies introduced and every area has an avarage of 14 levels. This is quite alot, if you remember that the price is only 5€.
Tennis In The Face or Baseball Riot have been released on almost all platforms. I played the games on the Xbox One, PS4 and PC (Steam) and enjoyed the game alot. The controls are simple to use and puzzles can be challenging.
Clowns in the Browser
There is a free beta build of Clowns in the Browser at this moment on Tennisintheface.com. You can try out the game there and if you like it I recommend you to buy it.
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I enjoy small puzzle games like Tennis In The Face or Baseball Riot alot. I was really happy to also see them on consoles like the PS4 and Xbox One and hopefully more games like these will follow in the future.
Is it worth the 5€? I don't really know. There are alot of levels and puzzles can get hard sometimes, but if you want them all (Tennis In The Face and Baseball Riot), it can get a little pricy.
I do recommend checking them out and to buy them when it's a sale (if you like puzzle games ofcourse).
Tennis in the Face on Steam
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Loomstate Roll Up Twill Shorts
These look like the shorts Kate Moss wore at Glastonbury.
What was in my cereal this morning that I'm actually recommending CARGO shorts? I'm ashamed...but they're really cute with the cuffed bottoms. I promise I won't go buying khaki cargo shorts, but these green ones are tempting.
This tee is a combination of the things I love about my favorite white shirts — it has the collar and fit of a baby tee, with cuffed sleeves like a button down. AND it's made of organic cotton. It's close to perfect!
pair these with a cool pair of wellie boots for a glastonbury music fest look.


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September 26th, 2014
Episode 196 of 882 episodes
China wants to make its state enterprises more efficient by leveraging more private capital in a mixed ownership model. The question, according to Wharton's Marshall W. Meyer, is whether the state will loosen its control.
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In a time where we're all threatened by a rhetoric of hate from the people in power; A Gay And A NonGay challenges many of our differences head on and promises that no matter who you are, or what you're into (Bruce Springsteen or Britney), love is love and gay and nongays can be friends.

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text: Sacred 2: Fallen Angel boasts major changes after its predecessor. This time around, the developers decided to move away from the time-honored isometric perspective, fitting the game into highly detailed 3D surroundings. Still, it was revealed that Sacred 2 is pretty much an action-RPG at heart (as it was before). When it comes to the in-game world, many things are different and so are the characters and races that dwell in it. Accordingly, a whole bunch of brand new character classes will be on offer. For the present, only the mighty angel-like Seraphim see a certain return in Sacred 2. Whether we'll actually see a comeback for classes like the Dark Elf, Vampiress, Wood Elf, Gladitor and others, remains to be seen.


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[9/2/2016, 11:30 AM] From Polk County Emergency Management:
Tropical Storm Hermine (now downgraded from hurricane status) will move across Georgia and toward South Carolina into this afternoon. A trailing outer rain band will move across Central Florida through the afternoon. Expect wind gusts, occasional lightning strikes, and heavy downpours in passing squalls.
Are you experiencing electric outages (but still able to access the internet via your smartphone)? This map shows the current outages in the 258-square-mile Lakeland Electric service area. To see more details about an outage, click on the red icon associated with that outage.
Polk County Fire Rescue is offering sandbag fill locations throughout Polk County from 8 am to 8 pm at these fill sites.
You may download the Sandbag Information document on where to place sandbags from Polk County Emergency Management here.
Public schools and district offices in Polk County are scheduled to operate as normal on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016. All outdoor sports (including JV football) and outdoor activities scheduled will be operating on-schedule, as of 11:30 am, 9/2.
If any decision is made to close schools due to severe weather conditions, Polk County Public Schools will communicate using the automated telephone calling system for parents and guardians, as well as the district's website and social media accounts (Facebook and Twitter). Local media will also be notified.
[9/1/2016, 8:30 AM] From Polk County Emergency Management:
Tropical Storm Hermine is identified in the attached imagery –NASA IR GULF- with a yellow circle) The center of Tropical Storm Hermine was located near latitude 26.4 North, longitude 86.6 West. Hermine is moving toward the north-northeast near 12 mph, and this motion with a slight increase in forward speed is expected during the next day or so. On the forecast track, the center of Hermine will be near the Florida coast in the warning area tonight or early Friday.
Maximum sustained winds remain near 60 mph with higher gusts. Some strengthening is anticipated, and Hermine is expected to be a hurricane by the time landfall occurs. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles to the east of the center. The estimated minimum central pressure from a NOAA Hurricane Hunter plane was 996 mb.
[8/31/2016, 3:30 PM] From Polk County Emergency Management:
The system has strengthened into a tropical storm. The center of Tropical Storm Hermine was located near latitude 24.7 North, longitude 88.0 West. Hermine appears to be drifting northward near 2 mph.
A north-northeastward motion is expected later today, and a turn toward the northeast with increasing forward speed is expected on Thursday. On the forecast track, the center of Hermine will approach the northwest Florida coast in the warning area on Thursday afternoon.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next day or two, and Hermine could be near hurricane strength by the time landfall occurs. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles mainly to the southeast of the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb.
[8/30/2016] From Polk County Emergency Management: Significant rainfall is expected in Polk County as Tropical Depression No. 9 nears Florida's west coast in the coming days. Portions of the county will receive 4 to 6 inches of rain, while the eastern portions of the county are expected to receive slightly lower amounts in the 2- to 4-inch range during the coming days as the storm approaches and crosses the state.
The center of Tropical Depression Nine was located near latitude 24.0 North, longitude 87.2 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph. A turn toward the northwest is expected later today, followed by a turn toward the north-northwest tonight.
A turn toward the north-northeast is expected on Wednesday. On the forecast track, the center of the depression will continue to move slowly away from western Cuba, and move over the eastern Gulf of Mexico during the next 48 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm today. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb. Polk County Emergency Management EOC will continually monitor the progress of TD 9 and will notify of changes, if necessary.
LAKELAND, FL (August 26, 2016) - The City of Lakeland will be starting a shoreline stabilization and restoration project with construction beginning September 12th on the south side of Lake Hollingsworth in the vicinity of the public access boat ramp. The project is expected to be completed by January 31, 2017. The public access boat ramp and parking lot will remain open during the project.
The shoreline in this location has experienced significant erosion and destabilization over recent years contributing to the measurable loss of shoreline area, exposure of tree root systems and subsequent loss of several trees.
Laurie Smith, Manager of Lakes & Stormwater said, "If left unabated, additional erosion and loss of shoreline would continue. We will be installing a low profile sea wall constructed of Truline brand hybrid recycled materials specially designed to stabilize the shoreline and prevent additional erosion."
Three sets of concrete steps will be set into the seawall for access to the lake. The City of Lakeland Lakes & Stormwater Division met with several user groups in researching shoreline stabilization solutions. Custom Built Marine of Port St. Lucie, FL was awarded the contract for the seawall installation project at a cost of $192,000.
Lakeland, FL (August 25, 2016) – The Lakeland Fire Department (LFD) is proud to announce that one of its long serving firefighters, Lieutenant Matt Allan Brown, will be recognized on August 31, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio as The American Legion's National Firefighter of the Year.
This distinguished award will be presented at The American Legion's 98th Annual Convention held at Cincinnati's Duke Energy Convention Center.
The award is highly prestigious and is only given to one firefighter in the nation per year. The American Legion explains that "The award recognizes those firefighters who have selflessly distinguished themselves over and above their normal duties predominantly though service activities, professional achievements, and heroic acts".
Lieutenant Brown was selected because of his high level of involvement and service in the Lakeland community outside of his duties as a firefighter, his dedication in service while at the department, and for several heroic actions while off duty. Matt serves the department as a Lieutenant as well as the department's Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team coordinator and SWAT Paramedic team coordinator. He is also highly involved in the community through his work as part of the Lakeland Rotary Club and is a graduate of Leadership Lakeland, Class XXXIII.
One of the heroic incidents that led to this award was when Lieutenant Brown stepped in to provide medical aid while off duty in an incident which involved an officer being shot by a suspect while in pursuit. The second event took place in a local supermarket parking lot, where an elderly patient had a medical episode in a moving vehicle that proceeded to crash into parked vehicles. Lieutenant Brown, once again while off duty, sprang into action to assist the patient and contain the incident.
These heroic actions led to local and state level awards in 2015 for Lieutenant Brown prior to the national award he will accept August 31.
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LAKELAND, FL (August 25, 2016) - The City of Lakeland is very pleased to announce that Lakeland Senior Living, LLC d/b/a Lake Gibson Village has donated an 18-acre parcel of land south of Carpenter's Way to the City of Lakeland Parks & Recreation Department. The 18-acre parcel, valued at $2.25 million will be developed into a neighborhood park. Evangel Christian School used a portion of the complex and the sports fields until it closed in 2006. The existing fields have been vacant and in dire need of maintenance ever since.
Lake Gibson Village purchased the vacant Without Walls Church property and surrounding 66 acres to develop Lake Gibson Village Senior Living Community. Phase one of the development includes the restoration of the former historic Carpenters Home, which has been transformed into 142 independent senior living apartments with many of the original architectural details preserved. Residents will begin moving in this month. Phase two, which is currently in the early stages of development, will include new construction of separate assisted living and memory care buildings as well as additional independent living residences.
"We are excited about the City's plans for the property and happy that the planned amenities will be enjoyed by the entire community," said Renee Tucker, CEO of Lake Gibson Village and spokesperson for the owners.
City Manager Tony Delgado said, "Earlier in the year, Lake Gibson Village agreed to lease the sports fields to the City of Lakeland for $1 per year. This local agreement started dialogue for something much bigger and now we are excited to share, not only a generous gift but our vision of a neighborhood park."
Bob Donahay, City of Lakeland Parks & Recreation Director said, "This site is a prime piece of real estate and we have big plans for the property. The City of Lakeland really does appreciate the generous donation that will allow us to add to our park inventory without the costly expense of purchasing land." He added, "Once we build it out, the 18-acre parcel will be a great amenity for the neighborhood that will house two multi-purpose fields with permanent lighting, a walking path, a modular playground and a dog park. We also have plans for concessions and restrooms so one day we can host youth sports leagues at the facility."
"This is a win-win and the City of Lakeland is extremely grateful that we have partners like Lake Gibson Village that care about the well-being of the community, enough to donate park land valued at $2.25 million," said Delgado. "We plan on building a much needed park facility that the surrounding neighborhood will enjoy and the sports fields will allow us to address the immediate needs of youth sports programs."
The City of Lakeland was incorporated January 1885 and has grown to become on of the largest inland communities in Florida. With a current population over 100,000 Lakeland continues to grow. It has been designated a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area by the US Census Bureau for over 30 years. With tourist attractions and gulf beaches only an hour away, Lakeland continues to capitalize on its ideal central Florida location along the I-4 corridor. The City owns and operates Lakeland Electric, the third largest publicly owned utility in Florida and it was one of the first to offer power in the Sunshine State over 110 years ago. To learn more about the City of Lakeland, please visit www.lakelandgov.net.
Kevin Cook, Director of Communications | 863/834-6264
Twitter @lakelandgov | FB @CityofLakeland


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Simple yet bulletproof
There's something about a camera with a matte finish, crisp lines and a cool, solid magnesium alloy body that looks and feels right in your hands. When something looks simple and feels bulletproof, we have an expectation that the experience it delivers will be every bit as clean and satisfactory. The Nikon 1 V1 sports a simple, good-looking design and solid build quality, so the burning question is, does it deliver the goods? Read on.
More features, less clutter
Having lens choices is a great thing. But the V1 just starts there. The camera features a high-resolution electronic viewfinder, for accurate and efficient shot composition. It shoots a blazing 10 frames per second while maintaining tenacious autofocus, so that you can follow the kids running through the harvest corn maze without worrying about losing the shot. HD video shines at a full 1080 lines. And there are exclusive touches like Motion Capture, which gives you an emotionally resonant two-second HD slow-motion moment, complete with ambient soundtrack.
A specialized accessory port plays host to a convenient array of available add-ons. Currently, Nikon offers a Speedlight flash unit, and a GPS receiver, so you can arrange your images by location.
No compromises
Nikon built the 1 Series in-house from the ground up, sensor and all. Their design team were given the freedom to create a hybrid camera that defied conventional ideas. When they were finished, they had built a camera that was all about the interaction of the camera's parts the system rather than a numbers game of megapixels and sensor sizes. And that system delivers image quality far beyond what you'd expect for a form factor this small. The end result? Creative choices you've never had with a compact camera...and DSLR options that don't compromise the portability you've come to expect from smaller units.
Your camera's best friend
The included 10-30mm lens will be a perfect companion for everyday shooting challenges and travel photography. The 3X zoom range will gather anything from a beach-side panorama to a moody candid portrait. Precision Nikkor optical construction means clean, crisp shots across the entire image, with a minimum of color fringing or blurriness.
Great Nikon quality in a compact interchangeable lens camera. Camera is well built and has very fast operation and auto focus. Great for travel with light weight lenses.
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|LCD Screen Size
|Adjustable-angle LCD
|Lens 35mm Equivalent
|Optical Zoom
|Digital Zoom
|Filter Diameter
|Manual Focusing
|Manual Exposure
|Built-in Flash
|HDMI Output
|Internal Memory
|Memory Media
|Sensor Size
|13.2 x 8.8mm CMOS
|Image Stabilization
|Highest Resolution
|3872 x 2592
|4K Video
|Video Resolution
|1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720
|Width (inches)
|Height (inches)
|Depth (inches)
|Weight With Battery (ounces)
|Parts Warranty
|1 Year
|Labor Warranty
|1 Year
Recording Features
Play, Edit and Print Functions
Battery Information
Inputs and Outputs Notes
Supplied Software
Nikon V1: The new Nikon V1 is a compact, interchangeable lens camera that combines advanced functionality with a simple, intuitive design. It has the Nikon 1 mount, and is compatible with 1 Nikkor lenses. This kit includes the 10-30mm standard zoom lens. The 10mm single focus lens (05410MMN1K) and 30-110mm telephoto zoom lens (05430110K) are also available.
3.0" LCD Monitor: The Nikon V1 has a 3.0" TFT LCD monitor featuring approximately 921,000 dots, an anti-glare coating, and a 7-level brightness adjustment.
Electronic Viewfinder: In addition to the LCD monitor, the V1 has a 0.47" color TFT LCD viewfinder with approximately 1,440,000 dots and a 7-level brightness adjustment. An eye sensor turns off the LCD monitor and turns on the viewfinder as you raise the camera to your eye. The diopter adjustment control lets you focus the viewfinder to your personal eyesight.
Image Sensor: The V1 features the newly developed Nikon CX-format super high-speed AF, 13.2mm x 8.8mm CMOS sensor. It has 12-million total pixels and 10.1-million effective pixels.
Included Lens: The V1 One Lens kit includes the following lens:
|1 Nikkor VR
10-30mm f/3.5-5.6
|Lens Type
|Standard Zoom (3x)
|Maximum Aperture
|Minimum Aperture
|35mm Equivalent
|Minimum Focal Distance
|0.66' (7.8")
|Filter Diameter
EXPEED 3 Image Processor: Nikon's new EXPEED 3 Image Processor has dual image processors for outstanding performance, high-speed processing, state-of-the-art phase detection autofocus, and the fastest data transfer rates.
Recording Media: Images can be recorded onto SD (Secure Digital), SDHC, or SDXC Memory cards. The camera can support SD cards from up to 2 GB, SDHC cards from 8 GB to 32 GB, and SDXC cards from 48 GB to 64 GB. Cards with Class 6 or higher writing speeds are recommended for movie recording.
Image Quality: The V1 records still images in JPEG format at Fine (1:4), Normal (1:8), or Basic (1:16) compression. In addition, compressed 12-bit raw data from the image sensor can be saved directly to the memory card in NEF (RAW) format. The white balance, contrast, and other settings can be adjusted on a computer after shooting. If desired, the V1 can record two images simultaneously: one NEF (RAW) image and one fine-quality JPEG image.
Image Size: There are three image sizes to choose from when taking photos in the Still Image and Smart Photo Selector modes:
Mode Dial: The Nikon V1 has a mode dial on the back panel with only 4 shooting mode choices: Still Image Mode, Movie Mode, Motion Snapshot Mode, and Smart Photo Selector Mode.
Still Image Mode: In the Still Image mode, you can also select from Scene Auto Selector, Programmed Auto, Aperture-priority Auto, Shutter-priority Auto, or Manual Exposure modes. When set to Scene Auto Selector, the camera will automatically analyze the subject and select the appropriate scene. Scene selections include Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close Up, or Auto (for subjects that do not fall into the other categories).
HD Movies: The Nikon V1 can record High Definition movies in MOV format (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video compression with AAC audio) in three settings:
Still Images in Movie Mode: You can take still images while you are recording HD movies. The images are in 16:9 aspect ratio with a resolution of 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080, or 1280 x 720.
Slow Motion Movies: You can record motion pictures at a high frame rate, which are played back as slow motion movies at 30p. No audio is recorded, and the aspect ratio is 8:3. There are two slow motion movie options:
|Frame Size
|Bit Rate
|Maximum Length
|Maximum Length
|400 fps
|640 x 240
|1.8 Mbps
|5 seconds
|1 min 6 sec
|1200 fps
|320 x 120
|0.6 Mbps
|5 seconds
|3 min 20 sec
Smart Photo Selector Mode: The Smart Photo Selector mode keeps you from missing the picture-perfect moments. When you have composed the photo and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, the camera begins taking rapid buffering photographs (at 30 fps). After the shutter-release button is pressed fully, the camera will compare shots recorded to the buffer both before and after the button was pressed. The best shot based on composition and motion, and four best shot candidates are copied to the memory card.
Motion Snapshot Mode: The Motion Snapshot mode can turn a simple still image into a creative new way to capture and share your memories. In Motion Snapshot mode, the camera records a high-resolution still image (3840 x 2160), plus a one-second movie vignette. When played back on the camera, the movie will play back in slow motion over approximately 2.5 seconds, followed by the still image. In addition, a short musical background track plays while the Motion Snapshot image is displayed. You can choose your background music from Beauty, Waves, Relaxation, or Tenderness.
Release Modes: You can choose one of the following release modes:
Self-timer and Remote Control Modes: You can use the self timer or optional ML-L3 remote control (054MLL3) to reduce camera shake or for self portraits. The self timer will release the shutter 2, 5, or 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed fully. Using the ML-L3 remote, you can select Delayed Remote (shutter released 2 seconds after remote is pressed) or Quick-response Remote (shutter released immediately after remote is pressed).
ISO Settings: Sensitivity is the measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. The camera features the following ISO settings:
|A3200 Auto (100-3200)
|The camera adjusts ISO sensitivity in response to lighting conditions in the range given in brackets. Larger ranges give you increase sensitivity when lighting is poor; smaller ranges give you reduced noise.
|A800 Auto (100-800)
|A400 Auto (100-400)
|100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1
|ISO sensitivity is fixed at the selected value.
White Balance: You can set the White Balance to Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, or Shade. You can also choose Preset Manual and set the white balance for the lighting conditions.
Picture Control: You can choose how the camera processes photos through Picture Control. Preset Picture Controls include Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, and Landscape. The preset picture controls can be modified to suit the scene or your creative intent. Some Picture Control Settings include Quick Adjust, Sharpening, Contrast, Brightness, Saturation, Hue, Filter Effects, and Toning. Edited Picture Controls can be saved as Custom Picture Controls.
Multi Accessory Port: The V1 has a proprietary Multi Accessory Port located on the top of the camera body designed for attaching an optional flash or GPS unit. When not in use, the port should be covered by the supplied plastic cover.
Optional Flash: The V1 has no built-in flash, but is compatible with the optional SB-N5 flash unit (054SBN5). Flash units other than the SB-N5 cannot be used. When the SB-N5 is attached, you can select from the following flash modes: Fill Flash, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Red-eye Slow Sync, and Rear Curtain Slow Sync/Rear-curtain Sync.
Optional GPS: The optional GP-N100 GPS Unit can be used to record information on your current position when photos are taken. This information can be viewed on a computer using the supplied ViewNX2, or the optional Capture NX 2 software.
Playback Modes: During playback, you can view images one-at-a-time, or multiple thumbnail images of 4, 9, or 72. While these "contact sheets" are displayed, you can use the multi-selector to highlight individual pictures. You can also view pictures taken on a selected date in a calendar format.
Playback Zoom: During playback, you can enlarge a still image to get a closer look at the detail. Once the image is zoomed, you can use the multi-selector to scroll around to non-visible portions of the image. You can record a new picture of the cropped image by pressing the shutter button.
Playback Menu: The Playback menu lets you display or edit your photos and movies. You can choose from the following options:
Power Requirements: The V1 is powered by the supplied EN-EL15 rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. A fully-charged battery will last up to approximately 400 shots, or approximately 120 minutes of HD footage (1080/60i). Using the supplied MH-25 battery charger, the EN-EL15 requires approximately 2 hours 35 minutes to charge. For longer periods of use, it is recommended to power the camera using the optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5B power connector (sold separately).
Auto Power Off: When the camera is operated on battery power, the Auto Power Off mode will automatically turn off the monitor to reduce the drain on the batteries if no operations are performed for the length of time specified in the Auto Off menu. The time limit for the Auto Off mode can be set to 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes or 10 minutes.
HDMI Output: The V1 features a Type C mini-HDMI output for connecting the camera to a TV for playback. If the camera is connected to a device that supports HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), you can control the camera with the device's remote control.
USB/AV Connector: The V1 has a proprietary USB/AV connector that can be used to connect the camera to a computer or Pictbridge-compatible printer via USB, or to a TV via composite video/mono RCA audio. The USB port is 2.0 Hi-speed compatible. The AV output can be set to NTSC or PAL to match the connected device. A 5' USB cable and a 5' AV cable are included.
ViewNX2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM: The supplied CD-ROM contains the ViewNX2 software to copy (transfer) pictures from the camera to the computer and to perform other transfer-related functions. You can also crop pictures, make picture adjustments, and process/edit RAW images. The CD-ROM also includes the Short Movie Creator software which can create and edit short movies combining music, Motion Snapshots, movie footage, and photos taken in still image or Smart Photo Selector mode.
System Requirements: The supplied software will work with Windows and Macintosh. Your computer should have one of the following Operating Systems:
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I've been mostly working with point-and-shoots recently, so it was a real pleasure checking out the V1. That magnesium case gives it a real heft, and it feels durable. I was very impressed by the crispness of the display on the back. It had enough detail that I could make fine adjustments to the lens and be sure they were correct when I snapped the picture.
My glasses tend to get in the way when I use a viewfinder, so I usually just go by a camera's display screen to frame the shot. The V1's viewfinder let me adjust the focus, so I could take off my glasses and get my eye close enough to use it. (I also liked the way the camera automatically switched back and forth from viewfinder to display as I brought the camera up to my eye and lowered it again.)