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CHICO, CA (3-9-12) - Oakley, CA hot shoe Kellen Chadwick triumphed on opening night of the Silver Cup Race of Champions at Chico. Chadwick dominated the dirt modified main event and won the 20-lap race. Even though he dominated the race, action behind was as fierce as any Silver Cup in years past. Ryan McDaniel was a force early in the race until problems sidelined him. His father Randy McDaniel was also up front for a good portion of the race until he drifted back and ultimately finished eighth. Another top competitor who had problems was Richard Papenhausen. The former track champion was officially scored in the 15th spot. Up front it was all about Chadwick. What made his main event win even more impressive was he had to get into the feature by winning the B main event. His smooth racing line and awesome horsepower lifted him to a full straightaway lead with five laps to go.
Jeff Olschowka's main event was a struggle at times but he persevered to a second place finish. During the first part of the race he was battling for the second spot. On one lap he got shuffled back to fifth. With five laps to go he mustered back through the field and passed Nick DeCarlo to secure the second spot. DeCarlo earned the third spot. Duane Clevelands night was somewhat like Olschowka's. At one point Cleveland roared up to run in the second spot. It was a big improvement from his ninth starting spot. At the midway point Cleveland looked like the closest challenger to Chadwick. However, Cleveland missed his line going into turn three late in the race and was passed by a few cars. He never was able to recover but did hold on for a fourth place finish. Shawn Natenstedt rounded out the top five after starting in the twelfth spot.
All in all, the dirt modified main event was the most action packed race we had of the night. Side-by-side racing and drivers making huge strides on the track made this race very entertaining. Even with Chadwick dominating, the racing behind him was second to none. It was also so nice to see 20 cars in a dirt modified main event at Chico. Props to the division for getting all 20 laps completed in a timely fashion and finishing before the dreaded 11 pm curfew set by the state of California.
Randy McDaniel started the evening by turning the quickest lap in qualifying. The lap was 16.454. Each car got one lap on the time clock because of the special Silver cup format.
Heat race winners included Shawn Natenstedt, Wade Kennemore, Jeff Olschowka and Ryan McDaniel. All heat races were eight laps in distance.Full results including starting positions are all accounted for at www.silverdollarspeedway.com


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Discussion in 'Pro Match Results and Discussion' started by joeri888, Nov 5, 2012.
I agree with you
I'm probably going to contract some hideous and life-threatening disease caused by sleep deprivation... So good night everybody, been fun being with you and take care for the rest of the evening!
Come on Rhyne, step it up, you can lose the next one to Berankis...
PS Damn it they're going 5...
PPS Sweet dreams Rock...
Myaer to the 5th set 14-12 tiebreak
Unbelievable, I was already drafting the Berankis v. Murray 3R thread...
Do you think they will show the jamie baker vs lukas rosol match? Might be worth a watch.
don't worry if some random name Rhyne williams can take Flo to a 5th set then Berankis will trash flo
My worry is that Rhyne caught Flo sleeping, but now Flo will wake up and come after Berankis with everything he's got.
Azarenka wins in straight sets.
Federer up next i do believe?
Nadal is next, right?
To retire? Probably so. Lol.
Federlina taking sweet time dragging her purses to the court apparently.
And Williams makes doubly sure that I'm not right about anything.
Wouldn't surprise me if this Llodra Tsonga match turns out to be the best match of the first few days.
Torn between staying with it an watching fed. I think this tennis is great fun, though i think Llodra can not make it competitive enough to make it the best match
Yeah, I was just thinking I didn't really say what I was thinking in my head. In terms of Llodra being a match for Jo, probably not... I am very much enjoying the points so far though. Some great athleticism from both guys.
2 Outstanding points from both players, this match has started amazing
Djokovic has this.
This guy Paire seems to be pretty good, i know he's down a break but he's pulling out some good shots and the shots he plays are the right shots, this guy could cause some problems if federer drops his level.
I don't see it happening.
I doubt it. Even a slightly rusty Fed is rolling him.
That Duckworth kid's backhand is pretty good.
The announcers were not pleased with Paire's last set. Flat-out scolding him at times.
Can you blame them? Paire was obviously a beaten man but he could of at least tried to go out with dignity instead of just play weak shots and just asking federer to beat him, the lil tweener shot he tried to pull off was just messing around and not being proffesional in his defeat.
He started well but im glad he's out based on how he acted in the 3rd set.
So mad that the Dolgo/Monfils match is at 3 AM. I gotta go to bed man!
Why does Mannarino's hair always look so greasy and dirty? It's a mess.
Mannarino's FH takeback is the shortest one I've ever seen :shock:
I was just going to comment on that as well. It looks like the sole contributor to his racquet head acceleration is his wrist snap...
Anyone else notice Mannarino has Nike apparel but is using Adidas shoes?
Delpo up 5-0, 0 unforced errors so far.
Edit: Delpo wins the set 6-1 with 0 unforced errors. Power pushing at it's best.
What an atrocious lineup of matches for a grand slam tomorrow.
I've gotta watch this one.
What's going on with Simon? Lost first set and down a break in the 2nd.
Heading towards a Raonic-Rosol second round!
Don't worry, he'll eventually push his opponent to sleep and win.
This happened
The coverage by channel 7 here in Australia is absolutely shocking. Today they showed Duckworth and Mitchell who were both nobodies over Federer because they are Aussie. This kind of thing happens every year e.g last Wimbledon they showed Stosur over Federer (Stosur. At Wimbledon.). Anyone else have similar experiences here?
Can't wait for Brands vs Tomic. Big fan of Brands after seeing him trouble JMdP in Vienna last year.
You my friend, are missing out on the best match of the year so far
One year they cut to Home and Away for two sets of a later-stage Fed match, it's a joke.
Edit: Here's a link I found after some googling - I was livid at the time.
Yep it's absolutely ridiculous. They've cut away from the Monfils and Dolgo match to show Wickmayer and Gajdosova because an Australian is playing. Channel 7's coverage is so biased and pathetic this year.
Tomorrows schedule looks extremely uninteresting. Djokovic Harrison could be okay and maybe López-stepanek, but other than That:/
They're now showing Gajdosova vs Wickmayer (not a match worthy of being played on Rod Laver really) instead of Monfils vs Dolgopolov (which i thought has the potential to be a classic). Gajdosova is ranked 166 in the world and never won a match at the Aus Open in 7 attempts.
Monfils playing pretty good considering.
Volleys are on
Managed to get next Thursday and Friday off work If only I'd got Wednesday off as well...
Wednesday isn't that interesting, is it? Or do you mean next week? Not sure whether next wednesday is tomorrow or the wednesday after that.
Verdasco-Malisse could be entertaining as well. Good shotmakers.
You are right. Forgot about that one. Might actually the best match, because their both very talented headcases and it could be very competitive. Still, not a great schedule imo
Is it just me or the ball is flying through the courts alot faster than previous Aust Open? Could it be the record breaking heat causing this?
The poor coverage yesterday from both Foxtel and Channel 7 was the main reason I went today. I knew damn well they weren't going to show the Haas match on tv and I didn't want to miss it. Worth it.
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October 2002
By Michael M. Miller
The Germans from Russia Heritage Collection (GRHC) at the NDSU
Libraries in Fargo reaches out to prairie families and former Dakotans.
In various ways, it affirms the heritage of the Germans from Russia
as an important part of the northern plains culture.
GRHC will have an exhibit booth for the first time at the following
Pride of Dakota Showcase events: November 9-10, State Fair Center,
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The September showing of Prairie Public's "Prairie Crosses,
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eastern Montana, and southern Manitoba. Be watching for this third
documentary of PPTV's Germans from Russia series on other PBS stations.
Iron Crosses stand as sentinels on the prairie landscape, framed
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"Prairie Crosses, Prairie Voices" explains the traditional iron art form that crossed continents and oceans, also survived famine and war - to be reborn on the Great Plains of North America.
Dr. Timothy J. Kloberdanz, writer and narrator, states; "The wrought iron grave crosses of the German-Russians - with their unbroken hearts of metal, brightly painted stars, endless circles, banner-waving angels, exquisitely formed lilies, and rose blossoms that rust but never wilt - evoke the defiant spirit of their mortal makers."
The videotape, "Recipes from Grandma's Kitchen: Germans from Russia Food Traditions & Preparations", continues to be well received. The NDSU Libraries and the Germans from Russia Cultural Preservation Foundation has produced this videotape.
GRHC's newest published book is "Johnny Schmidt: Son of a
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GRHC's new book is in its fifth printing of "German Food &
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or contact GRHC.
The award-winning documentary videotapes, "The Germans from
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The next Journey to the Homeland Tour to Odessa, Ukraine and Stuttgart,
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places, formed the most endearing memories, and found my roots!"
For further information about Germans from Russia heritage, donations to the Collection including family histories, books, notecards, videotapes, cookbooks, and tours, contact Michael M. Miller, NDSU Libraries, PO Box 5599, Fargo, ND 58105-5599 (Tel: 701-231-8416; E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com; GRHC website: http://library.ndsu.edu/grhc).
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The fan translations of Sapkowski vs. the professional translation is … well it's pretty iffy.
I read the fan translations initially and I was very concerned. I was wondering "WTH is all this about?" It read like bad gaming fiction to me.
Then last July, I got the professional translation of The Last Wish.
The quality between the two is night and day. Well worth your time and effort - and please don't judge Sapkowski by the work of fan translators.


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Event ID 41 and BSOD
I have just started to get BSOD after I had flashed my BIOS to the newest version. It isn't that big of a deal. It happened twice so far in a 2 week period. Now, for some reason my computer is getting a critical error in the event viewer. The computer just shots down with no warning (does not restart or have a BSOD):
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event"> - <System> <Provider Name="Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Power" Guid="{331C3B3A-2005-44C2-AC5E-77220C37D6B4}" /> <EventID>41</EventID> <Version>2</Version> <Level>1</Level> <Task>63</Task> <Opcode>0</Opcode> <Keywords>0x8000000000000002</Keywords> <TimeCreated SystemTime="2011-07-09T08:05:49.862448100Z" /> <EventRecordID>55459</EventRecordID> <Correlation /> <Execution ProcessID="4" ThreadID="8" /> <Channel>System</Channel> <Computer>LAPPY</Computer> <Security UserID="S-1-5-18" /> </System> - <EventData> <Data Name="BugcheckCode">0</Data> <Data Name="BugcheckParameter1">0x0</Data> <Data Name="BugcheckParameter2">0x0</Data> <Data Name="BugcheckParameter3">0x0</Data> <Data Name="BugcheckParameter4">0x0</Data> <Data Name="SleepInProgress">false</Data> <Data Name="PowerButtonTimestamp">0</Data> </EventData> </Event>
I am running an Acer Aspire 5742 with 4 gigs of ram, and Intel HD graphics. If you need more information, please, let me know.
Thanks for the help!
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You can start with your asacpi.sys file from 2004 a known problem
1-ASACPI.SYS a major cause of BSOD's in the 2005 rev.
The pre 2009 version of this driver is a known BSOD cause.
The 2005 version of this driver is a known BSOD cause.
Please visit this link: ASUS teK Computer Inc. -Support- Drivers and Download P7P55D LE
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. -Support- Drivers and Download P7P55D LE
Scroll down to the Utilities category, then scroll down to the "ATK0110 driver for WindowsXP/Vista/Windows 7 32&64-bit" (it's about the 12th item down).
Download and install it.
Go to C:\Windows\System32\drivers to check and make sure that the ASACPI.sys file is date stamped from 2009 or 2010 (NOT 2005).
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Ok, so the driver I'm looking for is 'acpi.sys' correct? If so, then it is dated 2010 after I installed the file you mentioned.
What do I do now to fix the event viewer error code 41?
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To enable us to assist you with your computer's BSOD symptoms, upload the contents of your "\Windows\Minidump" folder.
The procedure:
* Copy the contents of \Windows\Minidump to another (temporary) location somewhere on your machine.
* Zip up the copy.
* Attach the ZIP archive to your post using the "paperclip" (file attachments) button.
To ensure minidumps are enabled:
Go to Start, in the Search Box type: sysdm.cpl, press Enter.
Under the Advanced tab, click on the Startup and Recovery Settings... button.
Ensure that Automatically restart is unchecked.
Under the Write Debugging Information header select Small memory dump (256 kB) in the dropdown box (the 256kb varies).
Ensure that the Small Dump Directory is listed as %systemroot%\Minidump.
OK your way out.
Reboot if changes have been made.
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FIA president Max Mosley said today that he was ready to start negotiations with FOTA to try to get F1 back on track after the teams opted to start a breakaway series.
"We are talking to people all the time," he told BBC's F1 programme. "It will all be back to normal, it's just a question of when. We are very close. What divides us and the teams is minimal and really is something we could sit down and iron out very quickly."
Mosley was very active with the media in the run up to the race. He was clarifying comments made yesterday by Bernie Ecclestone yesterday that if the teams signed up for five years the budget cap idea would go out of the window. Mosley said that what Bernie meant to say was that if the manufacturers, not the teams, sign up for five years then the budget cap idea will be dropped.
This is their way of putting the manufacturers on the spot, getting them to commit, implying that they doubt the manufacturers' long term commitment, which
The FOTA team principals I spoke to said that there hadn't been much talking since Friday and that they feel they have the upper hand now and the FIA is 'backtracking'. It's still quite finely balanced and it will be interesting to see if anything happens on Wednesday at the world council meeting.
The commercial people in F1, the sponsors and TV execs all say that they desperately want a solution to this quickly. So too do the new teams because it is hard enough to put a new team together and raise money, without doing so with instability all around.
Well, so do the F1 fans.
As for now I'm with FOTA. Stick to your guns guys and get proper governance out of this. A fair share of the money and proper F1 rules which do not change every season.
Let's have racing once again (euh, that means overtaking :-)) in stead of empty grandstands and processions on tracks.
With Max now -reportedly backing down on sueing them- giving in, I'd say go for it FOTA!
There's always at least three layers of complexity and counter deals with anything Bernie does, he is rather like Johnny Kidd the legendary UK wrestler. He used to roll himself into a ball on the floor and then stick out a foot or a hand, his opponent could gain no other purchase on him so grabbed the proffered limb and suddenly found himself being wound into a contorted painful shape as Johnny uncoiled himself to stand upright. Signing a Bernie/Max contract must be like that.
I read something on The Mole blog on the BBC F1 site which said that Mosley and the teams had agreed to sign up to F1 until 2012, but when the forms arrived he had changed the date to 2014. I've become accustomed to dubious tactics being used in F1 negotiating but I didn't think Mosley could stoop quite that low. Can you confirm this?
Max is desperate to convince us that everything is going to be fine and the fans really don't want a FOTA breakaway. The BBC don't want a breakaway as they are worried it'll leave them with a series as interesting as watching Compo going downhill in a bathtub.
Brawn has spoken out that FOTA is concentrating it's efforts on the breakaway and not wasting time talking with the FIA. Whilst Flav and Howlett have been very vocal about this you can tell that Max was referring to these two when he called some of them loonies. So it's refreshing to hear Brawn say as much.
And on every fan forum I have seen 70-80% of the fans are in favour of a breakaway. Howlett said they were aware of this on Saturday.
Bernie continues to act dumb in front of the camera. And as funny as he is to watch we can all see through the about turn they've taken over Silverstone. Which makes the pro-Silverstone comments from Stefano even more important.
How about a Fia vs FOTA poll James?
Isn't there really nothing to do, it only takes to read Mosleys last comments and everyone should understand that he's not ok in the head, he's lost the touch with reality. Could it be something to do with the tragedy of his son? Most popular motorsport series in the world, millions of viewers and fans and it only takes 1 crazy old man to destroy it, unbelievable!
The FIA are stuffed and FOTA , Bernie and CVC know it. I have been keeping an eye on several forums and from what I have read, the best part of 80% of people support FOTA and not the FIA. FOTA know this and Max knows this. Viewers will follow FOTA and the FIA will be responsible. Bernie would have had a good old chat to Max, and I would not be surprised if this continues on Bernie will tell Max to bugger off and side with FOTA. This will leave the FIA in shambles and as the villain. CVC will be happy, teams will be happy. If this doesn't get sorted properly this time around, we will have the same issue in 3 or 5 years.
The reality is the teams are getting screwed, they provide the show and attraction for the $$$ and don't get the $$$ they deserve. F1 generate revenue of 2.7 billion dollars and the teams are lucky to see 500 million not even 20% of total income. Without them there is no revenue. A normal business operates on 15% profit, not 80%. No wonder the teams are getting annoyed. Why should they invest the millions for somebody else to make the cash. They can easily do it themselves.
If Mosley's ready to talk, why is he deliberately continuing to do his best to cause friction, publicly referring to half the FOTA teams as "loonies", and further implicating Briatore as the loonies' representative who is trying to take over Ecclestone's position? (See BBC Silverstone qualifying and race coverage). Why does he not acknowledge that the teams are all publicly agreeing that his planned rule changes are bad for the sport - even the only two teams from which he's been able to obtain unconditional entries?
Frankly, I don't believe Mosley is ready to compromise or even to talk constructively. He's just making yet more misleading statements, hoping to sway public opinion against FOTA by pretending they're being needlessly obstinate.
This is no different to Mosley's previous insistence that the teams sign up under his new changed rules, with an empty promise that the rules would then be changed back to 2009-spec. That was never anything more than a PR stunt, with Mosley knowing all along that what he was suggesting was completely untenable to the manufacturer teams. The rules rollback would never have happened after they re-signed, because new teams had already joined up based on the implementation of those new rules. Those new teams wouldn't have agreed to roll the rules back because to do so would be to eliminate their chance of instant competitive performance.
Thus Mosley's goal here seems quite clear - and it is threefold. He is trying to turn public opinion against FOTA, trying to cause internal friction with which he can break FOTA's unity, and trying to run down the clock so as to ensure FOTA's members run out of options.
I for one hope he fails. If the manufacturers get an alternative series together, I'll be watching it - and I will no longer be watching Formula One. One person alone will be responsible for that fact - Max himself.
James I know you have to report what Max and Bernie say, but us hardened fans who've watched these guys for 20 or 30 years just no longer trust what they say.
Mosley may be ready to talk ... but I suspect the only thing he could say that would resolve this situation is stuff that he can't bring himself to say. "We are talking to people all the time" is just window-dressing that he & Bernie know will be picked up in the mainstream media and present them as "reasonable lads who're just poorly misunderstood".
This whole saga flows from a number of unwise [mod] dealings between the FIA and Bernie and Bernie's moneyed mates. To date, I'm afraid, I've been disappointed about the poor level of critical journalism about these dealings. For example:
* Why would the FIA grant Bernie a 99-year lease to the commercial rights of F1? Selling the rights for that length of term is just lunacy.
* If the FIA were decided then to sell the rights for that length of term then why not run an open contestable process? Why rush it through with, effectively, just Bernie able to bid, while others don't have sufficient time to mobilise?
* Is it true that Max has recently become wealthy, to such an extent that he's moved to Monaco? Where did Max's new wealth come from?
* What should be the true role of the FIA vis-a-vis Formula 1? Shouldn't their primary role be to just oversee the safety standards of the cars & tracks? How does their actions vis-a-vis F1 compare to the extent they get involved in other forms of world motorsport such as WRC, WTCC? Or is it different when Max's mate runs the sport?
When will the mainstream media take a critical look at some these dealings? Or are they all too worried that they'll lose their paddock access?
PS. I work in private equity (but not for CVC). I understand the commercial arrangements in place. I can understand why the teams might revolt against their perceived unfair slice of the pie. I think CVC took a big risk (aka were greedy) with their arrangements around F1, and have set in train a course of events that will crater their returns on this investment. I have no sympathy for them - one of the golden rules is not to kill the goose that lays the gold.
I share the feelings of Gilraen, but Mosley must go, and the back of CVC must be broken, because CVC will continue to cast a dark shadow over the future of F1.
The question is rather: when will Mosley REALLY listen to the teams at last?
Mosley has appeared to me to be quietly disintegrating not so much before our eyes as the television cameras. Bernie's take seem to be that the FiA/FOM series is the professional one whereas FOTA is run by a bunch of amateurs yet the exact oppostive comes over to anyone following the press releases and comments to camera.
I was especially impressed by Whitmarsh, who seems to be growing into his new role and deals with the press with some degree of aplomb.
The 'loony', in more ways than one, outburst was rather ill thought-out and it makes you wonder if Mosley is talking with anyone with PR expertise. Whatever the cause, in TV presence he is by no means the man he was five years ago. I find it rather uncomfortable and morbid to watch his deterioration.
Brawn's decision to go with the manufacturers is rather brave, especially as it would appear to have cost him his sponsorship deal. Still, there must have been little doubt that Branson would not be in for the long haul.
Brawn's comment about the FiA being legally obliged to be the regulator for any new series might possibly be a sign of FOTA's intent. It certainly is the most logical arrangement. On top of that, Mosley whould be hard put to surmount that loss of faith.
Something has got to happen soon if the FIA do not want to loose the major teams. FOTA must be priming not only circuits but other investors and it must be sooner rather than later contracts have to be signed. One wonders if an ultimatum might be presented to the MSA board.
Whilst Molsey has a strong power-base in the FiA, it might well appear to them that he is less Svengali and more Sven from I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue - no real power and there to laugh at rather than with. Isn't there a saying about sinking ships? Wednesday might well prove a surprise for us all.
The FOTA teams have made it clear that they are not considering compromise, nor are they willing to accept promises of what they might be given in the future. Their options seem clear to them.
Whilst FOTA's remarkable bonding has surprised me, I still think it could be broken. Unfortunately for Mosley, the offer that would be most likely to split them is his resignation.
I am no fan of Mosley. I think he has sriously damaged the sport I love and have followed for 43 seasons. However, the man is, in my opinion, struggling. He should be given a way out. Let him keep his position as president, although his authority should be limited considerably. Restart FISA, a completely autonomous unit, ostensibly run under the FiA banner, but with responsibility initially for all FiA 'World' formulae and then, as time goes by, everything about motor sports.
I know it is rather like giving the man a revolver and asking him to do the right thing but he is the master of his own downfall. F1 has had to deal with the fallout from his actions over the years so it is only fair that he has to as well and at last.
Like an old canvas overpainted. A new clean canvas will create new ideas, better ones.
"Psst, Just change that date to 2014 Max, no one will notice, then we have got them in our clutches again, we can continue bleeding the venues dry whilst asking them to spend money improving the facilities. We can make them dance to our tune."
I think it will be that act of changing the date that will be hailed as the final straw when we look back at when the split became irrevocable. It signifies a basic dishonesty, how can the man who did that and the guy at his elbow, egging him on, be trusted to work for the sport and not themselves. They give the firm impression of megalomania and greed respectively.
It will not be so easy to start a new series, there is a lot of work that Bernie's many companies do that we do not see.
No doubt Bernie will be busy reserving all air transport to all the FOTA venues just in case he needs it.
"How does their actions vis-a-vis F1 compare to the extent they get involved in other forms of world motorsport such as WRC, WTCC?"
WRC is practically destroyed and WTCC was on the brink of break up/collapse earlier this year after FIA decided to play with turbo pressures...
The fact of the matter seems to be that FIA has a tendency to kill off motorsports series by modifying rules first and thinking later, if ever - All nominally in the name of better competition and cost-cutting...
...though one might see some rule changes (eg. one tire manufacturer in F1/WRC) as something quite else: Just think how often removing competition has actually lowered costs?
btw. Here's a short description of the WTCC fiasco:
"The reduction of the turbo pressure limit to 2.5 bars (with no tolerance) at the race held in Pau left the team with no chance of being competitive after the drastic power loss compared to the previous races, where the limit was 2.9 bars. For the Valencia race, the FIA established a new turbo pressure limit of 2.7 bars, and this decision was known seven days before verifications were made. Despite the short lead-time, SEAT Sport has worked hard to adapt their cars to the new application of the rules.
Besides, the FIA has rectified and explained how the pressure limit rules will be applied for the engine revolutions of all the cars racing in the championship."
Source: oneighturbo.com - http://www.oneighturbo.com/2009/05/27/wtcc-a-new-start-for-seat-in-valencia/
Yes but bernie has he name f1 and trademark. Remember he is 78 and his time is almost up. He doesn't need anymore cash. He will see the name f1 to the teams. The FIA has the name world championship.
"Bernie will tell Max to bugger off and side with FOTA."
This is precisely what the teams dont want. Bernie stirred all this trouble, by means of Max, and has managed to make Max look like the bad guy.
The one that is taking all the money away from the teams is not Max, it is Bernie´s company.
Further to my comment, i just read this article. It seems the legal action has been dropped. He is really back pedalling, maybe the FIA are not the confident after all.
James can you confirm this. ???
Sky Italia ran a poll & it was something like 90% in support of FOTA, it is known however that Sky have a 'get-out-clause- in their contract with Bernie. Supposedly the BBC don't, so I wouldn't expect one from them anytime soon... and on a similar note (see, I am going somewhere!) don't expect one from James either, if as I assume it is him asking the questions in the press conference now. I doubt he wants to encourage any of it & be left interviewing Sutil & Rosberg every race next year. 😉


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Jockey Ryan Fogelsonger collected his 1,000th career win Sunday at Colonial Downs when he guided the maiden Glenwood Ace to victory. The 25-year-old Fogelsonger, a former Eclipse Award winner as top apprentice jockey, took Glenwood Ace to the lead in the $24,000 maiden special weight turf sprint for 2-year-olds and won driving by a 1 1/2 lengths. It was Fogelsonger's second win on the card and his sixth of the meet, which opened June 16.Reaching the milestone at Colonial Downs had added meaning for Fogelsonger, who won the Colonial's jockey title in 2003 and 2004. Although his first career win was aboard Sentimental Way at Pimlico in May of 2002, Fogelsonger considers Colonial 2002 as his breakout meet, finishing third in the jockey standings that summer. Of Fogelsonger's wins, 148 have happened at Colonial Downs."This place really got me started," said Fogelsonger after racing on Sunday. "The fans are really good here. Other places you go they may hate you no matter what you do. That's not the case here. They are real supportive and come out to greet you every day. I took to this course really well, and I get good business here. I try to be as versatile as I can, but I like riding on the turf. The turns are a little tighter, and you have to be more patient."Laffit Pincay, Jr. holds the all-time North American record with 9,531 wins in 37 years of racing. Fogelsonger has been riding for slightly over four years."I see myself doing this until my body can't take it anymore. Hopefully, that's a long way from now," said Fogelsonger.So far, Fogelsonger is the leading rider of Colonial's new meet, including a win aboard Union Avenue in the $60,000 John D. Marsh Stakes on June 17.Opening night at Colonial Downs was fortuitous for owner David Ross who went to the winner's circle three times to have his picture taken. The Northern Virginia real estate businessman was Colonial's leading owner last summer with 15 wins but never expected a hat trick on opening night.


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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A teen wearing all black clothing and carrying a shotgun near an Orange County high school has been charged with breach of the peace on Friday, hours after a mass shooting killed nearly 30 at a Connecticut elementary school.
According to deputies, a firefighter at the Bithlo fire station spotted the Robert Vinn, 19, walking near East River High School and Corner Lake Middle School just before 3 p.m.
Deputies said Vinn had a 12-gauge shotgun with three rounds in it. Both schools were on lockdown briefly, with buses being held until Vinn was taken into custody. No shots were fired and Vinn won't be arrested after deputies say he cooperated with their investigation by letting him search his home. No other weapons were found at is home.
Orange County deputies said it's too early to tell if the man was planning to imitate the Connecticut school shooting.
Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings announced the arrest at a news conference Friday afternoon as school systems across Central Florida were reacting to the mass shooting in which 20 children were slain.
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It was a time for the kids to be proud of their creativity.
Students from across the Kyrene School District brought their families and gathered at the district office on Wednesday as part of the Kyrene District Art Show. Dozens of elementary and middle school students posed with their art on display and answered questions, revealing the meaning behind some of their pieces.
Teachers like Cassidy Parker, art teacher at Kyrene de la Estrella and Kyrene Monte Vista elementary schools, selected several students in different artistic categories and put their work up on big display boards to be seen in the Kyrene Governing Board room and the lobby.
"I selected the students that best stuck to criteria I had explained to them depending on the media," she said. "They get really excited when they learn about specific artists and recognize that artist's work. And when they try to recreate it themselves."
Parker has a son in third grade who is an example of how kids can adapt and become passionate about art.
"He is a really creative kid and does not like a whole lot of guidance from me. He likes to work on projects by himself at home," she said. "As he has gotten older, starting in kindergarten, he has begun to work individually on his own. I think he's going to surpass me soon."
From kindergarten students to eighth-graders, the artists each had a subject and medium they were passionate about.
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The Kyrene Music and Fine Arts Association (KMFA) sold pizza, drinks, Yoasis frozen yogurt, and raffle tickets as a fundraiser for fine arts education. The KMFA is a nonprofit organization the does several things for art advocacy. The group, comprised of teachers and community members, funds scholarships to students with financial need to attend their school music trip, provide funding for additional supplies for classrooms by awarding mini grants to fine arts teachers, and they fund local art events.
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Everton appeal against Yakubu work permit decision
LONDON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The 11.25 million pound ($22.53 million) transfer of Nigerian Yakubu Aiyegbeni from Middlesbrough cannot be completed because the striker has been refused a new work permit, buying club Everton said on Sunday. Although the 24-year-old has played in England since January 2003 when he joined Portsmouth from Maccabi Haifa, he quit playing for Nigeria in 2006 so now fails to meet the British Home Office requirement of involvement in 75 percent of his country's internationals in the last two years. Everton said on their Web site (www.evertonfc.com) they have appealed against the decision and expect to hear the result on Wednesday. Yakubu left Portsmouth for Middlesbrough in 2005 and has scored 35 goals in 104 cup and league appearances for the north east club. He played in Middlesbrough's first two games of the season but has not featured in their last two, including Sunday's 2-2 draw against Newcastle United. Everton, who will compete in this season's UEFA Cup, decided to move for Yakubu after selling James Beattie to relegated Sheffield United and losing two key attacking players, Tim Cahill and James Vaughan, to injuries. A Middlesbrough spokesman said the clubs had agreed a fee for the player but that the deal had not yet been completed.


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DERBYSHIRE TIMES reporter Toby Higgins kicked over something of a hornets' nest with his exclusive in-depth interview with Chesterfield FC Chairman Dave Allen, last week.
During his face-to-face with The Spireites chief, Mr Allen suggested that Chesterfield Borough Council should write off the best part of a million-pound loan made to his club.
He claims the status and infrastructure that now surrounds the Spireites brings huge benefits to the town. And on that, I agree. There is no doubt that Chesterfield FC raises the profile of this town, and contributes across the board – from economic regeneration to fitness and well-being.
And I'd like to think that in the scheme of things, Chesterfield people would rather have a metaphorical whip-round – chucking in a fiver apiece, say – to save their beloved Blues, than see the club go bust (not that that's been suggested).
But then I think of the precedent that would set: the council would be deluged with begging letters from all kinds of businesses claiming to need a dig out.
Then there's the small matter of the club being run by very astute businessmen like Mr Allen, who haven't achieved all they have by luck and fortune – so my sensible side says 'no, why should Chesterfield folk line the pockets of people who I for one would like to be a pound behind?'
Perhaps the council could put it to the vote, like the Derbyshire Times has this week in our online poll.
As things stand, public opinion is split as to whether Council Tax payers should subsidise the football club.
Quite rightly people are stressing that should £1m be left uncollected by the local authority, something else would have to give in the community – and that would surely be a PR disaster for Chesterfield FC, but more importantly, deprives EVERYONE of local investment.
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A private cottage on Bala Bay on Lake Muskoka. This beautiful three bedroom bungalow is right at the water's edge, with a huge south-facing dock 10 steps from your front deck.
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We spent our 14 days holiday with three children (16, 14 and 4) on the island of Robert and Katie in their lovely cottage. We really enjoyed the island, at the dock watching the falling stars at night, swimming in the lake during the day and enjoying water skiing. It's a lovely area, great for older and small children as well. The cottage is wel kept and in the weekends Robert and Katie are at the island as well to answer any questions you might have. Stunning views from the dock and the cottage as well, with wild blueberries in the garden that make a superb granola in the morning.
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We (wife and I, kids aged 7 and 5 and my parents) spent a week on Dempster Island. The cottage is very well equipped and very comfortable. The views are spectacular, especially sunrises, sunsets and looking at the stars at night from the private dock.
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Although the cottage is on an island, Bala is very close and it's easy to get to and from shore with the provided motorboat.
Just returned from an idyllic week in the Muskokas. The cottage was everything you could ask for and more! Rob and Katie picked us up as soon as we arrived. The island is only a stone's throw from the mainland. The cottage is extremely well maintained and equipped and the beds are comfortable. You can view the lake from almost every window. The cottage has it's own private dock and there is a sweet little beach for young children. We liked the fact that the dock was so close to the cottage and that it got the sun all day long! The island is fun to explore and the boat gives you easy access to Bala in case you need to replenish your supplies. Rob and Katie are a fountain of information about the area and happily answer any questions. They were extremely gracious hosts. I would stay here the whole summer if I could and I am certainly going to recommend it to friends!!
We just spent a week at this cottage with another couple. It was perfect. Katie and Rob are great hosts and could not have done more to make us comfortable. We spent our entire week on the dock and in the water. The swimming is great and if you prefer to wade in, the beach is lovely. We had no desire to leave the island once we arrived but it is a very short boat ride or paddle to town if you feel the need. The bright and sunny cottage is well equipped, clean and tidy. And if you like blueberries, they are everywhere! Thank you for a great week Katie and Rob.
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Jacki Gackstatter wins Rock County clerk of courts primary
JANESVILLE—Jacki Gackstatter beat Sue Enloe and Peter Severson on Tuesday in the Democratic primary election for Rock County Clerk of Circuit Court.
No Republican is seeking the office, meaning Gackstatter will be alone on the November ballot.
Gackstatter received 47.9 percent of the votes with a total of 6,756 ballots cast in her favor. Enloe got 4,118 votes, and Severson received 3,200.
Gackstatter said many people contributed to her victory, including her husband, Jeff; two daughters and their significant others; and the alumni of Emerge Wisconsin, a training program for Democratic women from which Gackstatter recently graduated.
"I had a lot of people who supported me and worked hard, and we ran a good campaign."
The incumbent clerk of courts, Eldred Mielke, under whom Gackstatter has worked for four years, endorsed her campaign. Gackstatter said that support helped her secure votes.
"I know having Eldred in my camp helped," she said, noting that voters trusted not only her experience but the long-term incumbent's opinion of her, as well.
Gackstatter is a court collection specialist/accountant at the clerk of courts office. Adjusting her relationship with others from coworker to boss will take time, she said.
"It's a transitional period, so I'm not going to rush into it," she said.
In the long term, Gackstatter wants "to keep the office running as smoothly as it is now." Maintaining the office's integrity is a top priority, she said.
"We've got a really good team … and we want to keep that going," she said.
She looks forward to facing new challenges, both in the office and on a personal level.
"I'm actually most excited about becoming an advocate at the state level and working with the other clerks of court in the state and moving things forward …" she said.
Gackstatter was pleased with the "cordial and civil" interactions with Enloe and Severson throughout the campaign.
"I want to thank my two opponents because we ran a good race," Gackstatter said. "It was a positive race. There wasn't any negativity."
Gackstatter will take office in January.
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Tychus Hero Spotlight
Vaeflare has revealed the new Heroes of the Storm hero: Tychus Findlay. The video shows Tychus shooting with a M61 Vulcan machine gun. Looks like an frontal cone AOE by the looks. The video also shows him summoning an ODIN Thor (similar to Jim Raynor's Summon Battlecruiser).
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Developer BiographyAfter spending fourteen years at Interplay, Tom Decker left to reunite with Tim Cain at Troika Games.
At Interplay, Tom had worked with Tim as producer/designer on Bard's Tale Construction Set and Rags to Riches before heading up Interplay's Brainstorm division and later the localization department.
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This is the webinar many of you have been waiting for. I know I have. On January 28, 2014 at 11:00 AM EST (4:00 PM GMT) it will be time for Terry Prucell's to tell us all about the query performance improvements being brought about by DB2 11 for z/OS. Whether you're a programming, system programmer, system administrator, database administration (DBA), or a manager, this is THE event you'll want to attend to get your 2014 education off to a great start.
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Again, combined photos from my digital and Susan's 35mm. As a mostly "educational" trip (as Julian says), sorry to disappoint, but there aren't that many game photos. Though lot of the accommodations where we visited, which were absolutely lovely.
And though more "the roofs over our heads" - a photo-journal.
We had lots and lots of fun and I so wish I was still in Afree-kah! Hope you enjoy.
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Asante kwa picha. Lots and furniture and only one topi, but Desert Rose and Shompole look incredible!
We're waiting for the report.
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Wonderful pictures, Sandi! The camps look incredible, I never tire of looking at the accomodation pictures!
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Great pics! I'm curious what your favourite accommodations were (or maybe your top two places!!)
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Thanks sandi! Amazing camps/lodges, very nice! Are there usually elephants in those areas? Kenya/Tanz is moving up my list....
Aloha, Dennis
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Fantastic photos Sandi - what amazing accomodations.
One question, What airline did you fly from Nairobi to the Mara?
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Fantastic photos, Sandi -- gives a terrific taste of the camps.
Shompole looks extraordinary, with a design that seems both contemporary and classic. (I am drooling in anticipation.)
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Thanks for these wonderful photos! The area around Desert Rose is simply stunning! I take it given the elevation it's not too hot here? Do they offer excursions to Lake Turkana? Camel safaris too, right? Before I get overly excited how long is the flight from Nairobi and what's the charter cost?
So nice to see some areas that aren't frequently visited. Lake Natron looks spectacular as well.
Your pics of Finch Hattons and Tsavo West brought back great memories. I have to plan a return trip there. Which tent # were you in?
Looking forward to your report!
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sandi - Great photos! Man, those are some beautiful properties! Thanks -
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great pictures, thanks for posting I've been waiting patiently. Great to see all the pictures of the different camps.
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The accommodations just kept getting better and better. I appreciate your posting such useful information. Thanks.
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sandi and Susan:
Awesome pictures and fantastic itinerary. Thank you so much for sharing all the wonderful hotel/lodge and camp pictures.
And with the rain, everything everywhere was so lush and green!
Asante sana
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Thanks for great photos. Was is a bit cool at night in the Mara?
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Great pictures....lots of nice accomodations.
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Great Pics of the Accommodations - I recognized the House of Waine, simply an exquisite property, but so many of your others looked great too. Was there somewhere that I missed, that you mentioned all the camp names where no name was shown. Thanks for sharing. You sure learn some great recommendations here, even as a travel agent. I appreciate that.
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Thanks everyone. I knew this album would be more lodgings than animals, so appreciate your patience. I get my charge out of all the other great safari photos and Sharon's (cooncat's) were great.
Patty - At Fince Hatton's - tent #6. At Desert Rose, they do camel safaris, walks (lots of areas up/down the mountain), visits to Turkana which can be by road w/overnight at the Lake; flights to/from would be costly). Admittedly, the flight from NBO to DR is costly, but we saved a few dollars by taking scheduled flight to Nanyuki where we then picked up the charter to DR. Price: high, about $1600/return; $800/person. But the rates at DR are mid-range (in the $300+/pppn, season dependent). Definitely deserves a minimum of 2-days, more days is absolutely worth it for "something so different and unique."
Natron is fascinating. Though the rains did come, there was more dry/moist lake bed than on the Tanzania side. But those late night (because of the heat) game drives were interesting and lots of fun. During the day, some of the guests (w/guide) went out on bikes to ride around in the reserve.
Kay - In Arusha, the properties listed are where we did site-visits on the outskirts. And did stop into the Arusha hotel in town. We actually stayed at the Kibo Palace in Arusha, which was lovely (though no photos... must have just forgotten to take being so tired by the time we arrived; too busy after... next trip).
Otherwise, we visited at Desert Rose (north near Lake Turkana), House of Waine (Karen, Nairobi), Shompole (on Tanzania border between Namanga and the Mara), Finch Hatton's (in Tsavo W); Richard's and Saruni Camps (in the Mara).
Jan - yes, so beautifully green. After the drought, it was so nice to see how green it was in many places. Amboseli, when flying over was still pretty dry-looking... there just aren't that many trees.
Kevin - in the Mara. The nights were chilly, but indoors had plenty of blankets and hot-water bottles as company in the bed. Outdoors at night, I only wore an oversweater and shawl; Masai shukas were available, if needed. But around the fire at bush dinner it was delightful. In the mornings, the wind was blowing, but by the time of breakfast (about 9am) it warmed quite a bit. And guests at Richard's who had gone out on a bush walk, returned with their jackets wrapped around their waists. It will, however, be a bit cooler when you visit in August. Just be prepared with light-weight layers.
Dennis - surprisingly, we didn't see many elephants at the places we visited. Not that there aren't at Tsavo, the Mara and maybe at Shompole... we just didn't see. Ideally, for certain Samburu has elephants. But, I no longer tick off which game I see (jaded??) unless, of course, it's something new. I just take Afree-kah for what she offers and enjoy everything - whatever and wherever it may be. There's a place for everything in these two countries, whether game and when, lots of green, desert, mountains, beaches, country clubs; constant adrenalin, "slow-down-catch-your-breath" or peace and solitude. A combination of both is what I personally seek anywhere.
Imelda - From NBO/Mara - was scheduled on Air Kenya, but I had a private plane to/from.. just 'lil me both ways. Believe from the uniforms on those cute bush pilots, and the embossed emblem on the seat backs, it was Air Kenya.
Which was my favorite? Not fair as they were all great for where visited and all for different reasons. None, disappointed. All have something to offer all visitors.
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Great resource of accommodation photos, Sandi - thanks!
I know Julian's keen to progress his project to assemble all the various accommodation photos taken and shared by Fodorites into one easy-access location and I'm sure he'll be keen to include most of yours!
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Wow. Great photos. Thanks for providing pics of the camps of which I'm always interested in seeing. Desert Rose and Shompole are absolutely stunning. The solitude and views at those camps look incredible.
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We are staying at Richard's Camp in September....I was so glad to see pictures of it...how did you like it there? I know it's not as fancy as some tented camps in the Mara, but the person making our arrangements says he's confident we won't be dissapointed.
PS- Your pictures were GREAT...wish we were staying at Shompole!-Cindy
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I thought your view looked familiar. We stayed in tent #7.
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Yes, may I add to how INCREDIBLE your camps looked.
Not sure I would ever come home after staying at those places!
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Desert Rose is amazing. The other places aren't half bad too. Just as well I'm all booked up now - those photos wmake me want to go further north again. Do you know if all guests charter planes to Desert Rose or does it fit into a land trip?(I'm guessing few would drive all the way there just to go to Desert Rose - fabulous though it is).
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Patty - We were almost neighbors, though a few years apart.
Kimburu - Desert Rose is just so "special." No other words to express how we felt. Of course, one could drive, but a 4WD is an absolute requirement and you can't do it in one day. Admittedly, the air is costly, but the reason ones stay should be at least 3-, preferrably 4-days. But most choose to fly as it's just about 1.5/hrs direct from NBO. If stopping at Nanyuki as we did, that flight is about 40-min, then another 1.10 to DR.
cindysafari - Richard's was lovely. Lux in some ways, rustic in others; similar to others, but with a style very much its own. After being picked-up from the airport, the road here was quite rough (but there are a number of roads that can be taken)... and then you're at this wonderful great lawn that is totally unexpected. The tents with the added dressing room is larger overall then many other tent camps; the bathroom is large and well lit and that shower stall is big enough for two. Sitting around the campfire was fun, the food was outstanding and Richard's is one of only a handful of camps in the Mara that is owner hosted which is a lovely extra.
Wayne - I didn't want to come home, no so much the accommodations and hosts, as wonderful that they were - I didn't want to leave Afree-kah. That's the hard part. As LyndaS quoted in her report, to paraphrase, Karen B said "Africa is the place to be." Which was reinforced when after the bush dinner at Saruni, I stayed back with Riccardo, the owner, and we just talked and talked, about everything and anything, as I marvelled at the sky above and never gave a thought that there might be animals around; I was just able to "be" in Afree-kah!
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thanks for the response. you are a great help to so many of us.
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Wow, what a treat. Your photos are wonderful!
I thought you had me with Desert Rose until I saw Shompole. Barney and Fred sure did a wonderful job. Too bad they didn't get Betty's imput on the blow dryer criteria, though .
What,stunning properties. I can't even imagine the logistics of building those places. How far from civilization (although they sure seem civilized) are they?
The price of Desert Rose is actually surprisingly decent, considering that it has a helopad etc. etc. What's the price of Shompole (I probably don't want to know). As I may now have to put it on my list.
Do the crocs. seem to obey the 'don't go past this area' sign in Tvaso?
Well done. Thanks for sharing and please thank Susan for us.
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Thank you Sandi for sharing the pictures and great visuals of the camps. It's very beneficial for planning trips and considering choices. Thank you, thank you.
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Sherry -
I too was wondering why Betty didn't have more input re hairblowers at Shompole. But I understand they can provide a generator it using the device is an absolute must ("or I'll die") guest.
What's interesting is that though I didn't wash the hair daily (as done at home), because the air is relatively clean, my hair felt clean even after a day or two. Not like living here in the big city, where everything in the air settles on your hair.
Rates at Shompole are in the mid-$400s, person/night, season dependent.
The crocs "can't read" - they not only come ashore in the area across from the dining area, but are often found on the near side of the tree-log in the guest's path. I would have to say, "it's important to watch where you walk and what may be in your way."
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Sandi - Have only just quickly looked through but boy those look like great places to just hang out! Thanks for sharing. I'll have to look more closely later!
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Thanks for sharing your great pics Sandi!
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Just found these. What a treasure. Some great looking places; guess I'll have to try to pick up freelance work so I can refill my coffers for another trip. And your captions are priceless! I laughed and laughed.
Thanks for sharing. Maybe someday we'll get a report...
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thanks so much for the pictures.. we stayed at shompole for 2 nights, but didn't take that many pictures because after like 15 days of tanzania and kenya, i sort of just wanted to only relax back, and now of course i regret not having made more pictures... so seeing your photo's made me relive the whole wonderfull experience. we travelled there by car, and i can indeed vividly remember the dry surroundings, the dry lake we drove next too, the dust, and then finally the welcoming drink at shompole .. like entering a piece of paradise... you only forgot to take a picture of the birds regularly diving through the lunch/dining/sitting room, entertaining the guests
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janischa -
Thanks for your comments. Yes, there were birds diving thru the public space, but often we (at least I) didn't have our/my cameras when we had our meals... and/or, they were too fast. The cutest though, watching the birds drinking from the water pools running thru the lounge area.
Like the Desert Rose, Shompole is another gem!
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