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Movies Games WorkPros: Watching movies on this monitor is quite refreshing because the black bars are gone. surprisingly, watching movies this way is like a whole new experience. Going back to re watch some of my movie collection. Cons: none Other Thoughts: Great color reproduction straight out of box. Usb 3.0 on the back, but you must use the display port. Built in speaker sounds great and not cheap. Did you find this review helpful? |
Great Monitor.Pros: Great for work and games. Before I use 3 display. Now one enough. Cons: The new games all support the size. The Crysis 2-3, Battelfield 3-4 Dirt 2 Grid 2, Splinter Cell and many more looks awesome. Other Thoughts: Only 60Hertz. And my girlfriend she can not to look so long. Did you find this review helpful? |
product mostly OK. LG support non-existentPros: ultra wide and high resolution. Lots of features. Good picture quality. Cons: Drivers flaky. Software for features crash frequently. USB 3.0 hub frequently causes blue screen crashes with particular applications. LG support will not respond to my request for warranty service for faulty Display Port input. Other Thoughts: Out of the box when I purchased this (May 2013), Screen split did not work. The required software failed to launch or if it did, all options were greyed out. Contacted support and the said the monitor is plug and play and there is no software for the monitor. I asked to speak to someone that was more familiar with the model, they said the same thing. When I asked how the screen split function for the monitor worked, there was a long pause followed by a response that I must download the screen split software and install and then I can use those features. When I said the software didn't work and they just said software was not required and now they are telling me to download the exact software I called for, they said I misunderstood what they meant by software was not required. Now, I am having issues with the display port input just not working. Randomly the monitor with display a "no signal message." And computer will boot to big black blank screen displaying no signal. Does the same thing with different graphics cards. The computer works fine with other display port monitors. I contacted support again twice today (10/14/2013) and they did not respond at all to the online chat I called and was transferred to a message that the number could not be reached. I have emailed them and not receiving any response. I just want a monitor that works or my money back. 1 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? |
Poor QualityPros: Beautiful colors and size. Great for gaming and photoshop when it worked. Great dual input function especially when building a new rig and need a monitor to test with. Cons: Originally bought at brick and mortar chain store with the blue logo. After 5 months the monitor would not turn on anymore because the monitor had crapped out. They sent me a refurbished one with 1 dead pixel and a smear of pixels which looked like someone used their thumb and left red flashes on there. I didn't mind it much since it was a hassle trying to reach customer service, over 1 week and it took over another week to get my replacement after they charged my card which i had to call them back to refund me. Now the replacement monitor went bad in less than 2 weeks. I have a samsung monitor from 6 years ago that still works. Been through two LG monitors in less than 1 year. WHY! Other Thoughts: Buyer beware! While it looks pretty it's sure to fade due to technical issues. 0 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? |
Worked Great at fristPros: Looks great and,large paper weight when not working to keep things held down. Cons: Issues powering up. After going into standby mode for long periods of time it shuts off and does not turn back on - unless you unplug the power cord and plug it back in. 1 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? |
Worked Great at FirstPros: When I first received this monitor I was extremely happy. It looked great out of the box and setup was super easy. I bought the monitor for video editing / photography and I could have been more pleased. To top it off games looked great as well. Cons: However six months in and the monitor starts to have issues powering up. After going into standby mode for long periods of time it shuts off and does not turn back on - unless you unplug the power cord and plug it back in. That started about for months in. A month after that it no longer detects a signal. I know it's not the cables / computers I've tried several and the issue is the monitor. I've noticed other owners have had this problem as well. Still waiting for a response. $750 monitor should last a lot longer than 6 months. 2 out of 3 people found this review helpful. Did you? |
Exceptional !Pros: - awesome design Cons: - none so far :) maybe LG could make it bigger, like maybe 34", and higher resolution? But anyway I'm extremely pleased with this one. Other Thoughts: Ultra fast shipping from Korea (3 days). It came with an asian/european style power cable that plugs into the power supply, so if you're gonna used it in US make sure you have a replacement one or an adapter ($3). 2 out of 3 people found this review helpful. Did you? |
AmazingPros: Beautiful picture. Fantastic colors. Cons: Height non adjustable. Other Thoughts: Absolutely beautiful monitor. Some people dis on the resolution, but after trying multiple games, I find it awesome. See a lot of detail in games that wasn't apparent on my old ASUS monitor 1 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? |
Great monitor!Pros: Beautiful design, simple clean and great looking. Cons: Not a con if you did your research. While the bevels are extremely thin, the screen does not reach end-to-end. The only real con i can think of is the price. Had it been cheaper i'd be running on 3 of these... alas all i have is 1. Other Thoughts: Overall great great monitor. Just it's price is a bit high! 1 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? |
Great MonitorPros: I purchased the Remanufactured model. Cons: The audio was very bad upon initial hookup, it sounded like the speakers where blown but I fixed it read other comments for fix incase you have the same issue. Other Thoughts: Ok when I hooked up the monitor and I tried to play anything and it sounded over modulated, or very very distorted but the problem was very easily corrected just follow these steps. 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful. Did you? |


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TEXT-S&P rates Danish Mortgage Bank BRFkredit 'A-/A-2'; otlk stable
— BRFkredit is the fourth-largest mortgage bank
in Denmark.— We believe BRFkredit benefits from a stable business
model, sound funding position, adequate capitalization, and
strong earnings quality.— BRFkredit ratings are constrained by concentration risks
and low earnings diversification.— We are assigning our 'A-/A-2' long- and short-term
ratings to BRFkredit A/S.— The stable outlook reflects our expectation that the bank
will successfully execute its strategy to decrease real estate
development exposure while maintaining current capital levels
and improving earnings.Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it had
assigned its 'A-' long-term and 'A-2' short-term counterparty
credit ratings to BRFkredit A/S, a Danish mortgage bank
headquartered in Copenhagen. The outlook is stable.The ratings reflect BRFkredit's stable market position in
the Danish mortgage market, its adequate capitalization, strong
earnings quality, and sound funding profile based on the
domestic covered bond market.The ratings are constrained by the company's concentration
on the Danish property market, which limits earnings
diversification and increases risks to asset quality. In
addition, the Danish mortgage market's low margin
characteristics offer only limited preprovision earnings to
absorb outsize credit impairments, as could be seen by
BRFkredit's losses in 2008-2010.BRFkredit is Denmark's fourth-largest mortgage bank and the
fourth-largest financial services group by assets. It also has a
small banking subsidiary, BRFkredit Bank A/S (not rated), which
provides complimentary retail banking services. The stable
outlook reflects our expectation that management will execute
its revised strategy with increased focus on lower-risk segments
within the Danish real estate market. Furthermore, the outlook
incorporates the expectation that this can be accomplished in
such a way that capitalization is not weakened and that retained
earnings remain sufficient to capitalize additional loan growth.
We expect capitalization to remain adequate at about 10% before
adjustments based on Standard & Poor's RAC framework.A downgrade could be triggered by a material weakening of
the economic conditions in Denmark leading to higher
unemployment and falling property prices, which in turn
materially impacts earnings and risk cost for BRFkredit. A
substantial fall in capitalization could also lead us to
downgrade BRFkredit.An upgrade is unlikely at this stage, but would require
material strengthening of the group's business position without
an increase in the risk position or a weakening of
capitalization.RELATED CRITERIA AND RESEARCHAll articles listed below are available on RatingsDirect on
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Methodology And Assumptions, Dec. 6, 2010— Franchise Stability, Confidence Sensitivity, And The
Treatment Of Hybrid Securities In A Downturn, Dec. 1, 2008
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Drive Nordic Banks' Return From The Crisis, Feb. 24, 2011
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Founded in 2008, the team played its first five years as Sparta United and Salt Lake United in the Women's Premiere Soccer League. But this past year, RSL owner Dell Loy Hansen stepped in to sponsor the team.
"We always had this vision for the team," said original member Sara Cowley. "We started as a little team that just wanted to keep playing, and slowly gathered support."
"It is seriously a dream come true," added another original team member, Kendra Halterman. "This is what we dreamed of when we found out that Real was coming as a MLS team."
Life before RSL sponsorship was far from glamorous. The players had to pay all expenses and go on long, grueling road trips for no money.
"We had no money," said Halterman. "We earned our own money by cleaning stadiums, we picked up trash, we drove our own cars and drive for twelve hours just to get to the game. We'd stop at Costco and Sam's Club eat. We seriously made it by bare minimum."
But now that RSL stepped in to pay for travel expenses, life on the road is going to be much easier for these women who love to play the game of soccer so much.
"We're actually getting to fly to places now," Halterman said. "We now get to rest instead of getting out of van and instantly playing a game. It's going to make such a huge difference."
The RSL Women will play its home opener against the Utah Starzz from Provo. They will also play St. George United, Phoenix Del Sol, and Tucson Academy FC. The winner of the division advances to the WPSL Final Four.
The quality of play has improved on the team as well. Nearly every player has college has experience, including Jacqui Rimando, wife of RSL goalkeeper Nick Rimando. She played in the old WUSA with the Washington Freedom.
"It's been so fun," Rimando said, the oldest player on the team at the age of 36. "It feels so great to run around and be competitive. I get to go home and tell my kids that mommy played soccer, and they don't really believe it yet. My son asked me the name of the team, and I said, 'We're Real Women.' He said, 'Like daddy's team?' I said, 'Ya, but it's for mommies!'"
In fact, their are eight mothers on the team.
"We have quite a few moms out here that still have it," said Halterman, a mom herself. "They're amazing."
These players are not playing for the money, and the coaches are volunteering their time. But the team says they get to be role models for the thousands of little girls who play soccer in this state.
"I coach young kids too," said Annie Hawkins. "I see the passion about soccer, and it's really cool to see all the kids that want to play. They're excited to come watch us play soccer. Real has a great following and we're hoping the women can get a little bit of that too."
"This is what we were dreaming up five years ago," said Cowley. "Getting to play at Rio Tinto with this level of talent, that's what we wanted to make this team. We knew the talent was here in Utah, we just had to make a place for them to play."
"There are so many women's soccer fans out there," added Halterman. "We're hoping they come out to our game to support women's soccer."
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Thanks man, just reminded me to tell the Mrs to get the bacon out of the freezer didn't remember to get it out last night so had to settle for sausage and egg instead of bacon and egg sarnie on Christmas morning!!! And I agree, bacon has to be cooked right, personally I find pan ffrying it with a little butter until brown but not really crispy gives the best tasting bacon and I am generally an unsmoked kind of guy when it comes to bacon. Everyone had a good day?
I LOVE danish bacon! closest thing we get is 'dainpak' which has SOOOOOOOOO much water in it. It does taste divine. Hope everyones's christmas was good this year
meh....Christmas was alright. but Ive been thrown into a moral dilemma by an Aunt of mine and its bugs me so much im still awake and I not in the mood to have a game of BF3, killingfloor or TF2. Im just sitting here idle and thinking about it. I have over 40 cans of cider but I just dont feel like drinking.....
is this dilemma the sort we at the clubhouse could help? also you realised bf3 is full up with guys who got it for christmas and can't play yet if you want some easy leveling...
Where would be a good place to buy TV cables quickly? I'm thinking of just going down to Tesco and buying one of their own brand HDMI cables
Merry Xmas for yesterday everyone! I went up my old dears today, she made some crazy cake. She's got something called "coeliac" and she can't eat gluten and wheat (I think) so this is all gluten free. And it's full of sweets! The whole lot is edible.
Snap, My Mum is also coeliac....that's a great looking cake (ponders raiding the fridge as belly is now rumbling)
that XFX card looks like one of those '2" shorter' cut down versions of graphic cards similar to what Sapphire did with the 5850 when they turned into a 5850 Xtreme. Dont expect it to overclock well as they probably chopped off a huge chunk of the vrms which makes the card overclock like 3 week old runny poop in a bucket. I am not a fan of those cards. yes they are cheaper. but not being able to overclock is too much of a burden to carry. you'll wake up in the morning, look at your PC and start crying because you cant push it beyond its capabilities. You'll get depressed, you'll start drinking and become an alcoholic. You will lose your job and your wife will leave you because you couldnt even squeeze even 5mhz out of that GPU core.... Ultimately resulting in what I call a 'Blue Screen Of Life'.... you'll grow a beard. your bank will come a'knocking around your door with the repoman because you couldnt keep up your payments, and the repomans gonna take EVERYTHING but leave you with this shitty graphic card because he doesnt want the same curse. you will live in squalour with no running water or electricity hugging your knees in the corner of the room and staring at the graphics card in the center of the room like its gonna suddenly grow legs and stride across the room to eat your face. youre gonna watch it and youre gonna keep watching it, and youre gonna watch it so hard youre brain is going to have an an aneurysm and your body will slowly paralize and you will die slowly not being able to move or call for help while all the while staring at this graphics card lying on the floor in the middle of the room... When the local authorities finally kick your door down and go in like the U.S marshalls for your candy ass they will find your corpse in the corner still hugging its knees with its mummyfied eyes still wide open staring at the cursed graphics card in the middle of the room and they will laugh at you....because you my friend...failed at life. So remember kids - drop it like its hot!!
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Just one area restaurant made the low performer list in this edition of Kitchen Cops.
Salty McDoogle's in Ocean Isle Beach lost three points because wet cups were stacked at the bar and other utensils needed to be stored properly. Two-and-a-half points off because foods were not stored properly. And two more points because the grill, oven, fryers, stove top and other equipment need cleaning. Seven violations in all and a score of 87.5 for Salty McDoogle's.
There's one high performer in this week's Kitchen Cops report.
A New Hanover County health inspector found no violations at Shell Island Catering Kitchen at 2700 North Lumina Avenue in Wrightsville Beach. That means a perfect score of 100.


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A really nice, homely backpackers! Nice and close to the Amphitheatre and Golden Gate park and Vera Ann has excellent maps and directions to get to everything. Unfortunately we didn't get a chance to try the Ethiopian resturant but others that had raved about it so it's probably worth a try.
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We stayed 3 nights. Vera made us very welcome. It is a comfy house and we were the only guests 2 nights. It was perfect for us. With a car there are great walks and scenery within 1 hour. We did a day trip to Lesotho via Clarens, wonderful views all day and lots of zebra.
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Sounds crazy bur karma backpackers is just the perfect place to be for discovering the drakensberge! Vera-Ann is lovely and the most helpful person when it comes down to hiking infos. Also try davids ethiopian restaurant!
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Karma backpackers is run by the wonderful wonderful Vera Ann. She is really sweet and helpful, goes out of the way to make you feel at home and makes the most amazing breakfasts. We reached quite late at Karma, and we were the only people for that day. It is a beautiful house quite close to the Golden Gate National Park and a good base for the amphitheatre hike. The only disadvantage being you will have to carry supplies with you to cook - there are no restaurants around.
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Here´s an idea for making the election lines shorter....make sure people only vote once - and that only US citizens vote - voter ID anyone?
And purple thumbs...!!!
Sorry boy, but letting conservatives design, build, and ship honestly calibrated voting machines is step #1 in this whole process.Oh, and we´ll have a hand in the ´counting´ process as well....For a change.
IN the mean time I show up on election day with a valid photo ID and my ballot is eventually rejected because I am white. Thats the world we live in.
Hey I actually showed up on election day with a valid photo ID, but no voter registration card. Oops, I was never issued a voter registrtion card. But I was allowed to vote anyways. Two weeks later I get a letter in the mail saying my ballot had been rejected. Hmm rejected because I was white in a democratic county??? Thats the world we live in. An try loosing my post this second time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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In loss, Vince Young flashes different dimension at QB
Green Bay --- Maybe Graham Harrell has a better understanding of the Green Bay Packers' offense. In practice, he's been more efficient, more consistent. When Vince Young threw an interception during a walkthrough period his first week, you had to wonder if he was realistic threat.
A few weeks later, Young is the one moving the offense.
In Green Bay's 17-10 loss to Seattle Friday night, Young showed why he's different. If a play breaks down, he can make something happen. And maybe that's the trait the Packers ultimately value most. Young's athletic ability remains in tact. Not many quarterbacks are 6 feet, 5 inches tall, 230 pounds with his open-field speed. Three weeks in, his decision-making has improved, too.
Through two drives, Young completed 6 of 7 passes for 41 yards with one touchdown and rushed for 39 yards on three attempts. Come October, November, if Mike McCarthy needs someone to win a game, the athletic Young may be a better option than a quarterback more well-versed in the offense.
"I just really felt like the things that the defense did gave me opportunities to use my legs a little bit," Young said. "Like I said earlier, it still goes back to the offensive line making some key blocks, opening up the window as well as our receivers making some key catches."
On his 21-yard scramble, it was fitting that Young sprinted past a falling USC linebacker (Andre Bradford). This play was as close as Young has been to that quarterback single-handedly beating the Trojans in the 2006 BCS title game. Later in the drive, he struck again on an 18-yard run. Young had enough speed to zip past Jaye Howard at the end and then eluded an open shot from safety Chris Maragos.
Granted, this 11-play, 80-yard drive doesn't even happen if Bradford picks off Young on the third play. He forced a bad throw into traffic. But out of the shotgun both plays, Young had ample time to survey the field and find a crease.
McCarthy has allowed Young to play to his strengths.
"The biggest key that Coach McCarthy was telling us as a second team and a third team was to get a better tempo, get guys out of the huddle," Young said. "I really feel like the offensive line did a great job. The receivers made some big catches. Things like that. I just really felt like we accoomplished some things that (McCarthy) wanted us to do as a second and third unit, and I just want to continue to keep that work up."
Harrell's numbers again were a bit deceiving. He didn't get help from his receivers in completing 6 of 13 passes for only 49 yards. But through 14 drives, he also has not led Green Bay to a touchdown.
On Friday, Young was the one who made fans get out of their seats. There's a different element to his game. Improvisation could be what helps the former Texas quarterback win the No. 2 job. Soon, Green Bay has a decision to make.
"That's my Texas boy so I'm not going to say anything bad about him," tight end Jermichael Finley said, "but I thought he looked great tonight. He got his feet wet and I can't wait to see what he does next week."
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Harrell was beyond bad!! I can't believe we are going to pay him over $1,000,000.00 to play like that!! It's offensive. We have hands down the worst QB on anybody's roster. He looks like a high school QB playing in a fantasy camp. His arm strength is horrible, his reads are horrible, his decision making is horrible......
But Dawg, what do you REALLY think?
Yeah Dawg, quit beating around the bush. What's your honest opinion?
Does anybody really think that Harrell and Coleman will ever be an NFL starting QB? That potential has failed to materialize. If no potential to ever be a starting QB why should they be considered a good backup? You might actually have to use them in a real game some day, and these guys demonstrate no ability to lead the team to anything. Young is one dimensional but it's better than no dimensional and actually has been a starting QB. Of this group he's got to be the #2 guy.
Totally agree, DQ. I always thought that if Young had a chance to redeem himself, he might just seize it; perhaps this is the moment.
I really hope they keep Young. God forbid Rodgers goes down for a bit, Young at least gives you a chance to sneak a win. That's all that matters. All this other stuff (is the playbook too complex for him, does he contribute in QB room, etc.) is nonsense. Young gives you a chance to win a game and Harrell doesn't.
The glass half full from last night was some flying around by the D, causing turnovers...Masthay's fine punting, and VY showing he can move the team and perhaps win if Rodgers goes down.
The glass empty was the awful play of the O line, especially the infantry...the gashes of the D, and Harrell.
I really do not know what MM sees in him. -
i dont really understand all the chatter about coleman. he was a late round pick from a smaller school, what do people expect from the kid, hes been around a whole year. rodgers got how many years to study the offense until it was time to play? harrell has had a couple and has alot less talent...they shouldn't be considered equals. i dont get why no one thinks the kid can play. he has a cannon for an arm, a good attitude and some size too. he doesn't get a lot of reps im thinkin with harrell in there and now young. im hoping the real competition here is young vs harrell, and coleman stays for further development. stoneburner didnt help his qbr
I thought Vince Young was exciting to watch. Harrell is as boring as watching paint dry. Young brings more capability to the position.
I wish he had simply been boring when he went in last year against Indy.
Young must stick
They'll probably keep Harrell to hold the clip board -
Young must stick
They'll probably keep Harrell to hold the clip board -
No one knows this offense better than McCarthy, and I don't want him as the backup quarterback either. It's time for McCarthy, Clements, McAdoo, et al to realize they are never going to make a silk purse out the sow's ear that is Harrell and cut their losses.
Espinoza says Harell cut
Sure hope so.
I agree with McGinn's "soft" label and part of it is from sticking with guys our competitors would cut. Harrell is one of them. So is Kuhn. And so is Crosby. With these three, MM is Mr. Softee.
The culture suffers when you make excuses for poor performance. For two years, MM has set it bogus competition for Harrell, trying to coax him into performing like he's his brother-in-law. -
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A Grand Traverse County business man speaks out about the money being put towards specific renewable energy efforts.
TRAVERSE CITY -- When it comes to renewable energy, wind is Garth Ward's specialty. He's the owner and operator of Michigan Wind Power and thinks the federal money targeting renewable energy is key to expanding the industry.
This includes more businesses producing wind turbines.
"I think for sure it will spawn jobs, myself with the southwest unit I'm looking at Michigan product to put under. Lets face it, Michigan can't build everything but I've got a good product from southwest wind power and I'd like to start putting Michigan product underneath that," says Ward.
$15 million of federal stimulus money is being put towards small manufacturers in the state. It's these funds that are targeting specific renewable energy including wind, solar, biomass and geothermal.
"Will this help people such as yourself?" asks 7&4 News.
"Well, it will help me bring the bolts, things like that, that are smaller products that help me put the unit up. Yes, that will spawn new inventions too," says Ward.
It's these inventions that ward says will ultimately help diversify the renewable energy market, specifically wind energy.
"Right now there's your big wind farm like the John Deere production in the southern part of the state and then there's units like the household units that I have. There's another layer coming in so to speak, community wind," says Ward.
"Do you think this is the right time for these funds to be available?" asks 7&4 News.
"As an old timer, I think it should have started in the '70s but anytime is a good time. I don't think we're too late at anytime to start," says Ward.
The state government says the overall goal of the federal funds is to create new markets in renewable energy, something Ward is looking forward to.
The recovery act funds will also provide assistance to eligible Michigan businesses that are looking to diversify into advanced renewable energy systems. These funds will be rewarded through a request for proposal grant process.


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"This case is extremely close to the line," Powers acknowledged.
Kerr was acquitted of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and dangerous operation of a vehicle causing bodily injury. Pattie McKenna was killed in the crash and several other passengers were injured.
The 43-year-old man was operating a friend's 10-metre speedboat three years ago, giving rides and ferrying passengers between a houseboat and Blind Bay on the South Shore.
Powers said Kerr was relatively experienced behind the wheel but hadn't navigated the lake before in the daytime and didn't understand navigational signals. The boat's owner, Jason Baird, gave him the controls when he was no longer comfortable in the darkness.
The two argued about the direction to take and were unsure of their surroundings, Powers said.
Convinced he was headed back to the houseboat, Kerr set out at a planing speed of about 50 km/h — less than half the speed at which the boat was capable. Visibility was limited to about seven metres.
"No one saw Copper Island or were aware of its presence until they collided," Powers said.
The boat hit the lsland, travelling nearly five metres up the shore before striking a tree and sliding back into the lake.
Powers said the safest option would have entailed driving the boat at a speed above idling, but below that which would raise the bow. Instead, Kerr chose to drive at a speed to make the boat plane, but no faster.
That speed "would have made it impossible to avoid hazards," Powers said.
But the Crown did not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Kerr's behavior was a "marked departure" from the care that a reasonable person would have used: he wasn't drunk, was travelling far below top speed, there was no boat traffic and he believed he was aware of his surroundings.
To prove guilt, Powers said Kerr's actions would have needed "to go significantly beyond negligence."


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The tri pod is too small and is not steady. Each part of the tri pod needs to be longer and more solid. Doesn't stand up too well on its own and is not sturdy enough to use on grass or rocks. Since that's what I bought it for, it is kind of useless to me.


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michaeljohn wrote:i have one comment to make about the fan vote, or a question i should say, does this mean JR will be voted in every year now??????? I really hope not, i would like them change it up so other drivers have a shot, im not knockin Jr but nothing has shown me he is going to win anytime soon, and it would suck if that fan vote got monopolized. The all star race is for winners, bottom line, end of story.
Unfortunately, it's things like this that "turn off" the true race fan. Things like "the lucky dog" and purposely setting up tire compounds to break down quickly. The car body's being all the same other than the nose. I understand Nascar is trying to appeal to everyone to increase the cash flow in their favor. But, you will never be able to please "everyone" in America and abroad!
Dale Junior makes the cash register ring so Nascar will always cater to him. It's all about money and the entertainment value to Nascar. They have to please the race fans and sponsors and car owners other than that.........


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Freightliner brings its Cascadia up a notch with Evolution
By Paul Abelson
A few years ago, Freightliner introduced the Cascadia. Developed in the company's wind tunnel in Portland, Ore., it was touted as the most aerodynamic — and therefore fuel efficient — conventional tractor ever.
That claim was challenged immediately by Navistar, which argued that its International ProStar deserved the honor. Spec for spec, the two trucks were about equal. But since then, new tractors have been introduced by Kenworth and Peterbilt and current models were tweaked by Mack and Volvo. Aerodynamics play a big part on all of them. So Freightliner did some work to make sure they retained their standing. The result is the Cascadia Evolution, to be introduced next year as a model year 2014 truck. Its refinements result in as much as 7 percent better fuel economy than the EPA 2010 compliant Cascadia.
Small changes make an impact
Some of the evolutionary steps seem minor but taken together, the results are impressive. Something as seemingly small as relocating all the antennae inside the roof fairing eliminates a source of turbulence. Changes were also made to the windshield seal and the hood-to-bumper closure. The bumper itself had the center section filled-in and smoothed over, while an air dam was fitted below to help manage under-body air flow. The opening for the 1,400-square-inch radiator was redesigned to help smooth under-hood air flow.
Some of the larger modifications include longer, deeper side fairings and 20-inch cab side extensions. Even the mirrors were redesigned with an elliptical shape that better manages air in that high-turbulence area. Another aerodynamic enhancement is an optional set of wheel covers for drive wheels. They can also be fitted to trailer tandems for about one percent added mpg.
But aerodynamics alone would not yield the fuel efficiency that the Evolution achieved. The truck I drove had a Detroit DD15 engine rated at 455 hp with 1,550 pounds-feet of torque at a low 1,000 rpm. Power is transmitted through a brand new DT12 automated manual transmission to a single drive axle in a tandem configuration. It's referred to as a 6 X 2, six wheel positions but only two drive wheels.
The configuration saves about 400 pounds overall. Drivers in North America prefer 6 X 4 setups for better traction, but Freightliner applies electronics to limit wheel spin of the wide-base single tires. The final drive ratio is only 2.50 to one for an optimal balance of economy and engine rpm operating range.
Integrated electronics are a major factor in the Cascadia's fuel economy and its ease of operation. Daimler Trucks North America includes Freightliner and Western Star Trucks and Detroit engines, running gear and the new 12-speed automated manual transmission. An integrated manufacturer can have all on-board management systems communicate with each other.
So the engine and transmission computers work together, but also incorporate engine braking for quicker shifts and suspension management to improve traction control. Even GPS navigation data comes into play to enhance Daimler's advanced cruise control. The GPS data determines elevation changes up to one mile around the truck. Then the fuel management system, transmission and the engine retarder use that information to adjust speed according to what is needed for the optimal balance of control and fuel efficiency. It shifts from drive to coast mode to brake mode, varying speed by as much as six mph.
Set on "Off," the engine brake is disabled when in cruise control. That's for flat terrain. "Medium" is for rolling hills. It lets the engine brake hold speed to +6 mph. "Low" is for steep grades, limiting overspeed to +3 mph.
Taking it to the streets
In the high traffic, multiple stop light flat terrain area where I did my test drive, there was no opportunity to play with Advanced Cruise Control. But the DT12 transmission was quite impressive, especially when mated to a fleet-spec'd engine.
When truck makers provide their latest models for us to test, we often get high power, high torque engines. I'm comfortable with 500 horsepower or more, usually with 1,850 pounds-feet. But here was the Cascadia Evolution with "only" 455 hp and a trailer loaded with enough concrete to bring gross combination weight to 78,000 pounds. My expectations for spirited performance were not very great.
In back, the sleeper portion was tried-and-true Freightliner with a traditional layout and fairly nice trim. It was the front, however, that impressed me. The dash had attractive wood grain trim accenting the rich-looking, softly textured surfaces. Instruments are functionally grouped and easily visible behind the multi-function steering wheel. Reminiscent of a luxury car, the wheel houses controls for headlight flashers and marker light interrupters, cruise control and the engine brake.
Just to the right of the wheel within easy reach is the shift control stalk for the DT12. It has settings for manual or automatic operation. In manual mode, the driver moves the control forward or back to shift gears. A cylinder in the stalk rotates to change drive direction to forward, neutral or reverse. The shift lever also sets the engine retarder. When maximum is called for, the computers alter shift points to provide maximum braking.
Starting out was easy. With my foot off the throttle, the transmission went into creep mode as soon as I released the brakes. It held a steady speed, around 2 mph, until I pressed the pedal. Accelerating slowly, the transmission skip-shifted quite a bit, sometimes jumping three gears.
Creep mode works in reverse, too. It makes backing into docks much easier and safer. Once in traffic, I wanted to move away from traffic lights, so I pressed the pedal farther. That brought more rapid shifting with fewer skips.
The net result was rather brisk acceleration that was more than I expected or even hoped for. A few times when at speed in cruise control, I noticed the transmission shift to neutral and the engine rpm drop to idle. This is the "coast" mode that cuts the engine back when there is no demand for power. It usually happens on slight downgrades. On steep hills or when the retarder is on, this fuel-saving feature is off.
Additional safety features include Hill Start Aid and Auto Neutral. When stopped on a 6 percent or greater hill, the truck is prevented from rolling when the brake pedal is released. It works in both forward and reverse. Auto Neutral shifts to neutral when the parking brakes are set, but the transmission is left in gear.
Selecting Automatic or Manual mode allows the drivetrain to operate normally, with either the computer or driver managing the shifting. Performance mode lets you get the most power out of the engine, while Eco mode keeps the engine operating as close as possible to the sweet spot, the engine speed where fuel economy is greatest.
Pedal Kickdown lets drivers increase downshifts for acceleration for hill climbing or more rapid passing, no matter what mode is set for the vehicle.
The truck rides comfortably and turns easily. Vision is good all around. Of course, Freightliner got these things right in the first iteration of the Cascadia, so there's no reason to think the Evolution would offer any less.


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Wow, there are some jerks out there who really need to re-examine a whole lot of things about their own lives. Demarcus Ware and his wife tried three time to have a child, 1 of them died shortly after childbirth. I respect the man for wanting to have a child because there is a lot of sacrifice that goes into having children. I am a die hard Giants fan, I have been since my Pop took me to see them back when Brunner was playing, but I know a heartwarming story when I see it.
Never had an issue with Ware. He's a fantastic player and also good off the field.
2014 Giants Mock (Assuming Nicks is let go)
1. C.J. Mosley, LB, Alabama
2. Brandon Coleman, WR, Rutgers
3. Louchiez Purifoy, CB, Florida
3. Jackson Jeffcoat, DE, Texas
4. Weston Richburg, C, Colorado State
5. Rashaad Reynolds, CB, Oregon State
6. JaWaun James, OT, Tennessee
This is a football forum, so it's football related. You are an ***, and a cynical one at that. If you want those other stories, the world news is for that.
...and I am furious.
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c'mon George, no need for the low blows. I'm a sensitive guy
And I've been through hell and back so I don't judge personal lives. Everyone has one, and they are all ****ed up.
Gee, nothing like a little dark humor to get the boards riled up!
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Make the moves - KG and PF, dump them - dump them both.
No offense Cowboys suck, rough day and a fight with the girlfriend misplaced. Hope ya understand!


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This is a great picnic salad, equally as tasty warm as it is chilled. Leftover chicken works wonders in this preparation.
Roasted sweet potatoes transform into a wonderfully sweet pie with subtle coconut flavor. The gingersnap crust is easy to make and adds an intense punch of flavor to each bite.
Garnish this thick, velvety soup with an extra dollop of sour cream and pinch of chopped fresh thyme, if you like.
This soulful soup will give you an idea why kofta (made with spiced ground meat) is such a beloved dish in Turkey. In this recipe savory lamb meatballs are served with tender potatoes and a host of vegetables in a simple broth.
This kid-friendly treat puts a whole new spin on breakfast. Perfect for little hands to assemble themselves!
Enjoy a rich combination of chocolate and coconut with this simple fudge. No candy thermometer needed, this fudge comes together easily into a creamy and decadent treat. Keep refrigerated to maintain its shape.
Miso adds savory depth of flavor to this recipe, an excellent side dish for any time of year. Transform it into a hearty vegan entrée by adding cubed baked tofu or tempeh.
Rich and creamy, here's a lime- and cilantro-spiked creamy bean dip that pairs perfectly with our spicy, crunchy potato chips. Watch it disappear!
Serve this over your favorite whole grain pasta. If you like spinach, try substituting 3 cups packed spinach leaves for the broccoli rabe.
This is a tasty way to use the last of the cranberry sauce. Perfect with a simple spinach and mushroom salad alongside. If you prefer a cold sandwich, simply skip the step of baking these under the broiler.
This hearty soup combines two lucky foods, black-eyed peas and collard greens, with vegetables and smoky ham. Enjoy on New Year's Day, or any day, for a satisfying, warming meal. Serve with thick slices of toasted crusty bread.
A small handful of chopped herbs (rosemary, thyme and parsley are especially good) stirred into the finished soup will brighten its flavor. Cut the potatoes, carrots and celery into large chunks if you prefer a heartier texture and appearance.
Sweet, salty and impressive on the plate, these Spanish-inspired stuffed dates are a cinch to prepare. They're most delicious when very hot, so try to get them to your guests as soon after they come out of the oven as possible.
Combining tropical papaya and kiwi with fresh berries and melon makes this fruit salad just right for a nutrient-rich dessert or a wonderful breakfast along with whole grain pancakes.
This light salad entrée pairs smoked ham with crisp cabbage, savory green onions and sweet carrots in a salad base of whole grain barley. Mustard and shallots add depth and spice to the fresh vinaigrette dressing.


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Explorer achievements in GW2 are obtained by exploring the different zones of the massive world of Tyria. Each area has a different number of areas that you have to discover to get the achievement.
There are also three achievements that don't consist in exploring maps and two of them will give you titles; Dungeon Master and Treasure Hunter. Obtaining these two achievements is the prerequisite to unlocking two more achievements; Hobby Dungeon Explorer and Hobby Treasure Hunter.
List of Explorer achievements:
1. Krytan Explorer – 4 Tiers
2. Orr Explorer – 3 Tiers
3. Maguuma Explorer – 4 Tiers
4. Shiverpeak Explorer – 4 Tiers
5. Ascalon Explorer – 4 Tiers
6. Mist Explorer – 4 Tiers
7. Legendary Collector – 5 Tiers
8. Dungeon Explorer – Gives title: Dungeon Master, prerequisite for Hobby Dungeon Explorer
9. Hobby Dungeon Explorer
10. Treasure Hunter – Gives title: Treasure Hunter, prerequisite for Hobby Treasure Hunter
11. Hobby Treasure Hunter
Your exploration of the world of Tyria will reward you with these achievements. Remember that achievements in Guild Wars 2 are per account so you can do them with multiple characters.


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Faith plays an integral role in addiction treatment, and Christian drug rehabs utilize Biblical scripture to illustrate how God's love and grace exists for every person. Many addicts feel ashamed and guilty, but Christian drug rehabs help illustrate the idea that forgiveness is possible, and addicts can make amends for their mistakes of the past. The Bible says, in 1 John 4:8, "He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him."
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Rear Glass Wont Lock In When Closed
So the rear hatch/glass on my '96 Tahoe takes about 15-20 times to get closed because the latching mechanism in the tailgate wont lock it in place like it is supposed to. I have tied lubricating the latch and fiddling with it to make it lock, but it just keeps getting worse every time I open the back of the truck. It kinda defeats the point of having a SUV if you can't open it with out the ability to then close it again.
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10-14-2013, 05:14 PM #2never really had to deal with this, seeing as I've never owned one. But all latches and mechanisms wear out with age/use, so replacing it might be something to look into.
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10-14-2013, 07:56 PM #3Not sure if this latching mechanism is designed like the one in the S-10/S-15 SUV's.
I had problems with the rear latch on a 96 S-10 years ago, after disassembling and reassembling it a few times I figured out the mounting fasteners were shimmed and slotted to adjust it, after more playing I finally figured out the correct combination to get it to work correctly. As pointed out wear over the years makes tweaking and adjusting necessary because a hasp and lock mounted on the outside just dont look cool.
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Can you tell if it got bent at all?
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10-16-2013, 02:14 PM #5From what I can tell everything seems lined up and such the only part that is messed up is the part on the window that latches in. It has some wear from closing and opening that has removed material from the piece. But I'm unsure if the piece is replaceable.
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It might be a 3D problem ... that is, I had at least one time in the past where the retaining latch got pushed inward over time just enough that it couldn't close the deal. Can you try to pull it out and see if it has any give at all?
10-16-2013, 02:31 PM #7Is the piece coated in a plastic or rubber material? On my 02 I had issues with the extended cab doors closing and latching. It turned out that the plastic material coating the latch "loop" had peeled a little with wear. I took a razor blade to it, cleaning all the plastic off. They closed fine after that. Have you tried any kind of lubricant in the mechanism? I see what @Steve is saying about the latch. I think that there is a little arm in there that is supposed to get pushed telling the latch to "unlock" and close onto the loop. If that is not being touched, is bent or missing, that could be the issue. That kind of goes back to what @Tbplus 10 said about you needing to adjust the mechanism.
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10-16-2013, 02:40 PM #8The latch loop is made of steel as is the latch assembly. The piece that should be holding it in place is there but it doesn't always lock like it is meant to when the rear is closed, yet when I try to close it by hand it works like a charm. Last winter I greased all the latches and hinges in the truck so its well lubed.
10-16-2013, 02:45 PM #9I would spray some PB blaster on it just for the heck of it. Then I would "exercise" it open and closed by hand a bunch of times. Who knows it might free it up a little. I know that I always greased me extended cab door latches. But, a week before I sold it they started sticking. I pb blasted the crap out of them and moved them by hand repeatedly. They freed up.
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Photos please. I can't remember which piece is which. I'm saying that I either had a failure at the base of the piece that holds on the loop ... or maybe even a sheet metal "collapse" is you will that kept it from closing just enough with a soft close, but if you pushed it then it would close.


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Y'know, reading Comet again, I feel like I want to write a Lexicon article for the Battle of Maryland, which can be subdivided into several distinct parts:
1) DC Hive landing (which was intercepted sucessfully by a G-bomb, at the cost of DC itself). 2) Opening of the Battle of Maryland, the initial attempts to contain the Maryland Hive from breakout. 3) Containment phase. 4) Operation Crucible, which had Phase 1 (frontal assault to draw off defenders) and Phase 2 (Hive infiltration.) |
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Assuming I'm not admitted to a psychiatric institution any time soon?
Hard to say. I'll be busy for next few months, including essays, final exams, moving from country-to-country, starting another university year, asking out a girl... Yeah, a few months, probably.
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Really with what? I must have my Comet fix! Like a drug addict, I need it!
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This is what you get for having an unapologetic Sith jerkass as your drug dealer - I'll yank your chain purely so I can watch you squirm.
--- If it makes you feel any better/worse, it's not the first time I'd be asking her out.
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Great update sasahar17. The length and quality was worth the wait. Although...haggis....The IJA and IRG are going to assume that it's some sort of bio weapon... |
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G-guys, it's not like it has to work out...
But I would be a very happy AMT if it does. And in case you're wondering: Spoiler for Ah, AMT~kun, h-how does it t-taste?:
Bask in my magnificence.
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Y'know what's the stupid thing abput nikujaga? Admiral Togo came back from England and demanded IJN cooks make beef stew. Having never done anything if the sort, Nikujaga was the result.
100 years later, thebjapanese believe it to be traditional when it's just a Hapanese attempt at replicating a western dish. That said I'll still eat it |
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