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June9, 2014 — Metallica, Slayer, Bad Religion, The Offspring, Lamb of God, Anthrax, and Twisted Sister are just a handful of the headliners at this year's Heavy Montréal festival, running from August 8 to 10. Formerly known as Heavy MTL (with MTL serving as an abbreviation both for Montréal and metal), Heavy Montréal is an exciting evolution of the festival, which offers an even broader range of musical styles in its programming.
Shows start on August 8 at various venues across the city, and on August 9 and 10, the action takes place at the idyllic site of Parc Jean-Drapeau. Since its first edition in 2008, the festival has welcomed close to 200,000 fans, all attracted to music from world-class artists performing against the backdrop of Montréal's one-of-a-kind summertime atmosphere.
So if it's rock, punk, or metal you're into, Heavy Montréal is the kind of hot and heavy rendezvous you're sure to enjoy.

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How To Choose The Right Skiboards
How To Choose The Right Skiboards for You
Based on over 20 years of researching and testing skiboards (all kinds under all conditions), both from our personal riding experience as well as hearing from customers all over the world), we offer the following assistance. Since we ride them, hear from customers who ride them, and work directly with the manufacturers, we can continually communicate the performance characteristics of our skiboards.
Quick Selection Method
Skiboards are fun! So just choose a pair of skiboards that call to you, fit within your budget, have your preferred bindings and hit the slopes. You won't regret it. Skiboards have a natural, intuitive learning curve so you'll figure it out quickly. Now, enjoy your new found freedom!
Specific Selection Method
If you prefer a more specific approach to choosing your skiboards, here's our suggestions:
A. Ability Level
1. Beginner:
With Ski Release BindingsSummit Easy Rider 79 cm; Summit EZ 95 cm; Head Rod 94; Elan Freeline 99 cm; Snowjam Five-Forty 99cm
With non-release ski boot bindingsSnowjam (75 cm and 90 cm); Matrix 99 cm; Sporten Stringer 99cm
With Snowboard BindingsSnowjam (75 cm and 90 cm); Summit Easy Rider 79 cm; Summit EZ 95 cm; Summit ZR 88
2. Intermediate:
With Ski Release BindingsSummit ZR 88; Summit Ecstatic 99; Summit Source NRG 96; CRZ 106cm; Summit Bamboo 110; Head Rod 94; Summit EZ 95; Elan 99cm/125cm; Atomic 125; Salomon Shortmax 125
With Snowboard BindingsSummit ZR 88; Summit Ecstatic 99; Summit Source NRG 96; CRZ 106cm; Summit Bamboo 110; Summit EZ 95; Snowjam 90cm
3. Advanced:
With Ski Release BindingsSummit Ecstatic 99; Summit Bamboo 110; Summit Carbon Pro 99; Summit Carbon Pro 110; Summit Rocker CRZ 106; Summit Invertigo 118; Summit Marauder 125; Elan 125/135cm
With Snowboard BindingsSummit Ecstatic 99; Summit Bamboo 110; Summit Carbon Pro 99; Summit Carbon Pro 110; Summit CRZ 106; Summit Invertigo 118; Summit Marauder 125;
4. Special Circumstances:
A. For skaters (easily transfer your skills to the slopes):Summit ZR88; Easy Rider 79cm Elan Freeline 99; Snowjam 75 or 90cm; Snowjam 99cm; Summit Source NRG 96cm
B. Terrain Parks
Twin Tip Skiboards (with choice of bindings) -Snowjam 75cm/90cm; Summit ZR88; Summit Ecstatic 99 or Carbon Pro 99; Summit Custom 110, Bamboo 110 or Carbon Pro 110; Summit Source NRG 96; Summit CRZ 106; Summit Rocker 118; Summit Marauder 125
C. Off Trail/Glades/BackcountrySummit Ecstatic 99 or Carbon Pro 99; Summit Source NRG 96 or CRZ 106; Summit Custom 110, Bamboo or Carbon Pro 110; Summit Rocker 118; Summit Marauder 125
D. Skiboards For KidsSummit Easy Rider 79; Elan Maxx or Sky; Atomic Vantage
Want to Try Before You Buy?
Check out our "Rentals By Mail" program. This offers you the opportunity to ride different skiboards and try them out to see what you prefer. Read More
More Information About Skiboards
Shorter skiboards are more maneuverable, easier to learn on, great in moguls, glades and have the feel of inline skates. However, they may not handle those long, deep, lay-it-over carves at speed and don't have the surface area for smoother landings in the parks. Shorter (but wider) shorter skiboards ride great in powder, but not quite as well as the longer, wider ones (like the 99 cm).
Longer skiboards offer more speed and allow for the deeper, shoulder-to-the-ground carves. Big air addicts usually go with longer boards because of the extra speed and surface area for landing tricks. If you like tricks (on the ground and in the air), a symmetrical twin-tip design is also recommended.
Higher quality construction, such as laminated wood cores, triaxial fiberglass layers, rubber dampening, even aluminum reinforcement plates for greater retention of release bindings, yields higher performance and dependability. Sintered bases are faster because they hold wax better which promotes glide, though extruded bases (a little less expensive) are quite durable and fast, but don't hold wax as well.
When choosing skiboard length there are a few of factors you need to take into consideration. The most important ones are your height, your weight, your ability level and your personal preference (what types of terrain and conditions you like to ride on).
The basic guideline is to pick a skiboard length that is somewhere around a 2:1 ratio. This is only a rough quide as some people prefer shorter (as they feel more skate-like for example) or a little longer (they like riding powder, are used to long skis or ride in the backcountry). A shorter length will usually make the skiboard more nimble, which leads to quicker turns and more maneuverability at slower speeds, while a longer length will have a longer turn radius and be more stable at a higher speed.
Below chart shows only suggested minimum lengths:
Height Minimum Skiboard Length
5' 75 cm
5'3" 79 cm
5'5" 80 cm
5'9" 86 cm
6' 90 cm
6'5" 99 cm
As a general guideline, taller, heavier people and more advanced riders tend to prefer longer skiboards because they feel more comfortable making longer turns. Shorter, lighter people and less-experienced skiboarders will usually feel more comfortable with the agility of a shorter skiboard.
Imagine turning when you want! Just think about stopping and you stop! Have places on the mountain that elicit fear? Not anymore! Once you feel the confidence that skiboards inspire, you will have to rethink what "Intermediate" or "Advanced" or even "Expert" terrain means. Steeper terrain, combined with long skis or snowboards that don't turn quickly, make for a challenging combination. Now, rather than having to think how to get down the mountain, you can just have fun —- maybe even notice the scenery for a change. Even better, if you have friends or family that may be more experienced skiers or snowboarders, now you can go hang out with them on the same terrain. Read more about skiboards at Skiboards University.
Always feel free to contact us to speak with an experienced skiboarding specialist for personal recommendations. 800-784-0540 or email: email@example.com.
We're always happy to help.
Doc Roberts, PhD., President, Skiboards Superstore, Inc.


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ANDY Murray might have lost an epic to Rafael Nadal last weekend, but Bucks tennis got a huge shot in the arm with the first Great British Tennis Weekend of the summer.
Hundreds of players from across the county took part in the initiative that aims to get people playing again through free tennis sessions.
Among those participating clubs, Marlow Tennis Club attracted all ages and levels and more mini and beginner sessions are planned for later in the summer.
For details go to http://www.greatbritishtennisweekend.com


text: Fee was able to visit Marc's Shrine again on last Saturday 14th April. The site was looking lovely in the warm Spring Sunshine with many of the bulbs we planted in December 2011 in bloom, but with more yet to flower. Many tanx to Maria for coming to help, clean, tidy and polish. In March the early flowering Irises were in flower and the Hyacinths were in bud, but not quite in bloom. Five weeks later you can see that the Hyacinths have 'gone over' and the Irises have been replaced by Crocuses, Blue Grape Hyacinths, and to the left of the Bronze and Tree there are Bluebells, and assorted Daffodils too. Our next visit will no doubt see a change once more.


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Centro looks beyond Glen Waverley
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Victoria Gardens in Richmond is one of the 132 shopping centres managed by Centro, 14 of which are in California.
Picture:Michael Rayner
Shopping centre manager Centro Properties Group yesterday gave signs of being willing to expand into the US as it unveiled a $393 million merger with Glen Waverley stablemate Prime Retail Group.
The $3 billion merged business, which will keep the Centro Properties name, will manage $6.4 billion worth of assets, effectively doubling Centro's managed asset portfolio within a 12-month period.
It will be Australia's fifth-largest property trust, overseeing management of 132 shopping centres in Australia, New Zealand and California.
Centro at present owns 31.7 per cent of Prime and has held management rights for the group since December 1999.
Prime's 48.5 per cent share of 14 shopping centres in California will contribute 6 per cent on a revenue basis to the merged entity and 11 per cent of assets within the total portfolio.
When Centro bought the US portfolio in Prime, in August last year, it told investors it did not want to take US assets directly onto its own balance sheet.
But yesterday, Centro and Prime chief Andrew Scott said up to 20 per cent of Centro's assets could come from US or non-Australian locations.
"We've selected the best state in the US, as it has the population growth and the population density," Mr Scott said.
He said the merger would improve Centro's cost of equity and its ability to bid for assets.
A court-approved scheme of arrangement will seek approval for five Prime securities for each Centro security.
The effective price is 85¢ for each Prime security.
Mr Scott said Centro shareholders could expect a 30.6¢ distribution for the year to June 30, 2004. He said the company forecast a 9.3 per cent rise in the distribution for the 2005 financial year to 33.4¢, with 4.2 percentage points of this increase resulting from the merger.
Analysts said that 40 per cent of the 4.2 per cent earnings upgrade came from an assumption that Centro would generate fees from new unlisted vehicles, 40 per cent from Prime's high-yielding assets and the balance from merger synergies.
Mr Scott said the Australian and NZ markets continued to provide a diverse range of large and small growth opportunities, adding that the outlook for the Californian market remained very strong.
Analysts said there would be greater opportunities to buy assets in the US, although it was becoming increasingly difficult to make acquisitions stack up.
Earlier this month, Westfield Group combined its trusts to help fund acquisitions.Centro and Prime investors will vote on the merger at annual meetings on September 17.
Centro units closed up 22¢ yesterday at $4.44 while Prime Retail units added 8¢ to 89¢.


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Some features of Microsoft Exchange Server accounts depend on the version of Exchange that your account connects to. An example is Online Archive, which was introduced with Microsoft Exchange Server 2010.
How can I tell if I have an Exchange account?
Click File > Account Settings > Account Settings.
On the Email tab, the list of accounts indicates the type of each account.
Determine the version of Exchange that your accounts connected to
With Microsoft Outlook running, press and hold Ctrl while you right-click the Outlook icon in the notification area.
Click Connection Status.
Move the horizontal slider all the way to the right.
Under the Version column heading, note the number that appears.
Compare the number with those in the table below.
Note: Microsoft Outlook 2013 can be used with Microsoft Exchange Server 2013, Exchange Server 2010, or Exchange Server 2007.