text:
Skip to content
and found 4 items
998cc, 106bhp, 145mph, Insurance group 14
There wasn't anything really wrong with the old bike apart from it appeared a little dated and it was more of an ugly duckling rather than a stunning swan. However, Honda have addressed that, given the CBF a new face, new clocks, lightened the frame and improved fuel economy. Great ergonomics, easy to ride, just enough power, relatively lightweight handling, ...
599cc, 107bhp, 165mph, Insurance group 15
Honda has given its supersports weapon subtle tweaks for 2009, designed to give it more mid-range oomph and a smoother power delivery. New pistons, cylinder head and exhaust system have bolstered torque between 6000-10,000rpm, which makes the engine more flexible on the road. Luckily for us, this has been done without sacrificing any top-end power. The big news, though, is ...
1795cc, 95bhp, 134mph, Insurance group 14
The performance cruiser is a strange concept - why do you need to go fast on a lowrider? But if power is your thing, then the VTX1800 has got plenty of it, a certain classy elegance about its lines and the mandatory V-twin shaped engine. Also has Honda's linked braking system.
998cc, 96.5bhp, 145mph, Insurance group 14
Honda CBF1000: Nice legs, shame about the boat race… The big Honda CBF1000 is one of the unsung heroes of modern motorcycling. Detuned Blade engine, fabulously easy handling and throttle response and great ergonomics make the Honda CBF1000 hooningly enjoyable, yet novice friendly and a great value all-rounder. It's just a shame the Honda CBF1000 looks so dull.
Save money by comparing quotes. It's quick and easy
Compare and buy 100s of bargain priced products for you and your bike


text:
Contact MML :: Site Map :: Site Index :: My League
RSS Feeds :: Listservs :: mml mobile
powered by google
Search mml.org
Technical Services
Featured on mml.org
League Networking
Follow the League on Twitter
Follow the League on Facebook
Follow the League on Flickr
Quickfind/Most Viewed
Elected Officials Academy
Municipal Yellow Pages
MML Foundation
Multimedia on mml.org
The Business Alliance
Wage & Salary
MML Affiliates
The Materials and Recycling Management (MRM) Training Series is a 3-part comprehensive learning experience. Participants will gain the knowledge and resources necessary to support successful materials and recycling management programs. Upon satisfactory completion of all 3 sections, participants will be issued a training certificate. This training is applicable to programs in both the private and public sector. The training series will provide anyone involved in making recycling work, with the knowledge base and practical tools to support a sustainable recycling program. While ideal for those new to the industry, the practised professional will also learn new approaches, gain new perspectives and have the opportunity to share their experience through the interactive format.
The new training series replaces the MRC's previous Master Business Recycler training to cover a wider variety of programs with a greater depth of information. Choose to attend all three trainings over the six-week period and receieve a certificate of completion or simply attend the training section of your choice as outlined below.
REGISTER HERE or contact the MRC office for more detail, 517-974-3672.
Section 1 - Fundamentals of the Materials and Recycling Management Industry
Thursday, September 29, 9 a.m. - 4p.m.
Section 2 - Waste Assessments
Thursday, October 13, 9 a.m. - 4p.m.
Section 3 - Sustainable Program Implementation and Management
Thursday, October 27, 9 a.m. - 4p.m.
Trainers: Sarah Archer, Iris Waste Diversion Specialists, Inc. and Tracy Purrenhage, Eco-size Me
Members $100 per section Complete Series $270
Non-Members $175 per section Complete Series $475
Location: MSU Recycling Education Center, 223 Surplus and Recycling Center, East Lansing, MI 48224-1238
Sign in
MML Home :: League Services :: Advocacy :: Training/Events :: Resources :: Insurance :: Legal :: Classifieds :: Links :: About MML :: Privacy :: Webmaster Michigan Municipal League :: 1675 Green Road, Ann Arbor MI, 48105 :: 734.662.3246 l 800.653.2483

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The nearest airport is Kolkata, though flying from Europe it is generally a lot less expensive to fly to New Delhi and take the train to Navadvipa. Flying from the west coast of America the price difference between New Delhi and Kolkata is not as great. As with all times of the year flying to India it is wise to book well in advance and book a return date.
Getting an India Visa is relatively easy. You can search for the web site of the Indian Embassy in your country, which will have the relevant details and downloadable forms. This should be done well in advance (4-6 weeks) especially if you are sending it by mail. The cost of the visa varies by country as does the length of the visas available. A six month tourist visa ($60) is adequate, though over time it may save money to apply for a five or ten year visa ($150, available in the US, may not be elsewhere). All tourist visas begin on the day of issue (not the day you enter India). For all tourist visas, the maximum period of stay in India is limited to 6 months (180 days). Visas which are valid for over 180 days (i.e. anything but a 6 month tourist visa) say that you must register with the Foreigner Registration Office within two weeks of your arrival in India. In practice however, you probably don't need to do this if you are only staying for a month.
In recent years there have been several devotees who have needed expensive medical care due to accident or illness which would have been covered by this type of insurance. The US State Department highly recommends travelers to obtain this type of insurance, which includes coverage for air ambulance back to their home country, regardless of their foreign destination.
Changing money in India is not too difficult and can be done safely at the right place.
Actually, coming from the west it's amazing how inexpensive India can be. Of course on the parikrama everything's included (except drinking water, snacks, and sundries). It is customary to make a small donation at each temple we visit (there are quite a few). There is no fixed amount for this, it depends on your means and generosity.
In the 2004 Vraja Mandala parikrama two devotees discovered that American Express traveller's cheques can be impossible to replace. Read about their tale of woe.
Thomas Cook cheques are also widely accepted, so I would recommend them instead.
Porters at the train station wear red uniforms and have badges that say "Porter". They are supposed to charge Rs. 40 per bag, but always want at least Rs. 50 per bag from a tourist or more if you clearly can't manage them yourself. You should fix the price before they touch your bags. I try to travel light and never use porters, though there have been times I wished I had.
Generally speaking, westerners don't like to haggle. We're from the fixed price, barcoded world. Haggling seems so... distasteful. Though it takes a bit of practice, it's not as hard as it sounds, and you're expected to do it. You'll get used to it in no time, and when you go back to the west, you may have to check yourself from haggling.
With all rickshaws, you fix the price before you get in which generally involves some bargaining. Tell them where you want to go and ask how much. The Hindi word for "How much" is "Kit-na?" As in "Alka Hotel, P-Block, Connaught Place, Kit-na?" (well, that's not quite right, in proper Hindi, it's "is ki kimat kya ha?" but "Kit-na" works fine). Being a tourist you will always pay more, but should not pay outrageously more. You're expected to haggle a little bit using the strategy described above. Knowing the going rate is key. Sometimes (not often) the rickshaw wallah will actually quote the going rate, in which case there's no need to haggle, jump in and say "chalo bhai!" (which can mean "Get Lost", but in this case means "Lets get going!")


text:
View full-size image
No one has provided updates yet.
Learn how to contribute
Copyright Ryan Manuel, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/
© Ryan Manuel
View source Supplier: iNaturalist.org
Publisher: inaturalist
Creator: Ryan Manuel
Location: Badlands National Park, SD
Average rating: 2.5 of 5
Become part of the EOL community!
Join EOL now
Already a member? Sign in


text:
FREE after RR/Coupon $4 RR wyb 2 Mitchum or Lady Mitchum Deodorant 1.5-2.7oz – 2/$6 $1/1 Mitchum or Mitchum for Women Product, excludes trial and multipack $1/1 Mitchum, regular or for Women, excludes trial or multipacks 06/24/12 SS Insert (exp 07/29/12) Register Rewards $1 RR wyb 2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers 3.8-8oz – 2/$3 $1 [Read On]
Walgreens Ad & Match-Ups 7/1-7/7
July 1, 2012 by Desirae at 12:45 pm
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.
Filed Under: deals, extreme couponing, Stores, walgreens Tagged With: extreme couponing, matchups, walgreens 7/1, walgreens ad 7/1, walgreens deals, walgreens freebies, walgreens matchups, walgreens matchups 7/1 Leave a Comment


text:
Downtown Disney Delights
Delightful days and lively nights await you in the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim, California and the Downtown Disney Area near Orlando, Florida.The Downtown Disney District in Anaheim, California
Just steps from the thrills of the Disneyland Resort theme parks, the excitement continues in the Downtown Disney District, which offers an outstanding array of dining, shopping and entertainment options.Dining
Satisfy your appetite. Choose from a wide variety of cuisine types, including Mexican, Mediterranean, Italian, Cajun and so much more.
From Quiksilver and Sephora to Build-A-Bear Workshop and World of Disney, you'll discover a variety of stores to suit every shopper.
Artistry and excitement abounds. Rock out at House of Blues Stage, play around at ESPN Zone, or simply sit back and relax while watching the latest blockbuster at AMC Theatres.
From electrifying entertainment to savory cuisine, you'll find it all in the Downtown Disney District.
The Downtown Disney Area Near Orlando, Florida
Located in the heart of Walt Disney World Resort, the Downtown Disney Area offers outstanding dining, shopping and entertainment both day and night.Dining
Diverse dining options abound. Choose from savory seafood, sumptuous Italian, casual California cuisine and traditional Irish pub fare.
You'll also find playful themed restaurants serving all-American favorites, including the dinosaur-themed T-REX Café, the jungle-inspired Rainforest Café and the star-studded style of Planet Hollywood.
When it's time to satisfy your sweet tooth, visit Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop for the perfect treat.
From World of Disney to Lego Imagination Center to Orlando Harley-Davidson, there's a unique shopping experience to suit every age and style.
Listen to live music at House of Blues. Be spellbound by La Nouba, the avant-garde show by Cirque du Soleil. Or enjoy moments of relaxation at AMC Downtown Disney 24 featuring state-of-the-art theatre technology.
From electrifying entertainment to satisfying cuisine, you'll find it all in the Downtown Disney Area.


text:
Gramercy Tavern
Online Reservations
Three years ago I lived in the neighborhood but never planned ahead enough to get into the Grammercy. This time we came from our home in Portland OR and planned ahead for a birthday celebration. Now I understand why it has continued to be considered one of the top Manhattan places to dine. Our lunch was elegant, amazing flavors, artfully displayed. Love this place.
My husband and I went to Gramercy Tavern to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We met in that neighborhood 24 years ago. The restaurant was sublime on every level. The service, attention to detail, decor, and food were all amazing. The price was steep, but we went into the evening knowing that we would be having a "dining experience". I would go back to the bar and enjoy some of the public space with less cost. Loved,loved, loved the entire evening.
2nd time here and very pleased again. Maybe the tasting menu was not the best choice but still very good. Service is attentive and friendly. It does cater for larger tables so it can get a bit noisy but that's part of the experience. Extensive wine list too.
Once again Gramercy Tavern delivers an outstanding experience! The food, atmosphere, service, etc... were great. It lives up the reputation of consistently fabulous food and yet never old or predictable. Great way to start our trip in NYC and will return again when in the city. Thank you!
This is truly one of the best restaurants in NYC. The quality and consistency of the food and of the service cannot be beat!
We tried the tasting menu for a nice relaxing birthday lunch. Every course was excellent and it was a fun way to spend the day with dear friends. I will definetly return on every visit to NYC!
I don't know where to even begin!! Gramercy tavern will not disappoint. It is very difficult to put into words our amazing experience!! It's not cheap but it is completely worth every penny. I can not wait to go back! Red snapper and smoked trout, incredible!!!! We had a wonderful server!
It was our first time at Gramercy Tavern, but definitely the last. We have been to many one Michelin Star Restaurants in both the US and in Europe and GT is really up to the standard. The food was very tasty and perfectly cooked. We loved that it was fancy in a good way and not too experimental like the new Nordic cuisine...
The food was excellent, but the service was a bit lacking. It started off well with a very attentive and knowledgeable waiter and timely delivery of drinks, food, and water. However the final 1/3 of the meal it seemed our waiter and any help disappeared, with water glasses left empty and nobody checking on us for at least 20-30 minutes at one point. We assumed there would be petit fours after dessert was cleared but nothing and no visit for quite a while. We eventually asked for the check and then in rapid succession came muffins to take home, then the check, and then petit fours. At this price point for this type of restaurant petit fours should be served with time to enjoy them with the bill coming shortly after.
What can one say about the great Gramercy Tavern? Nothing but accolades. From the gracious welcome through the same kind of goodbye, everything is perfect.
We had been trying to get a reservation for a couple of months. We were able to go this past Saturday night to coincide with our anniversary. The staff made it the most incredible night for us. The food was so good. The staff was so professional. I will make it a point to try to get a reservation again.
Celebrated my wife's 60th birthday. Tasting menu outstanding and fairly priced. Great wine list.Special dessert for her special day.
We had an excellent dining experience. I had the halibut, and although it was good, it wasn't the exceptional dish that I have had the pleasure of ordering on other occasions. It just was not that interesting or well seasoned. Otherwise an outstanding evening.
I always wanted to dine at the Gramercy tavern and this was the perfect opportunity. The service at the bar along with the restaurant was impeccable, the food and the choice excellent and the waiter very informative and interested in you as a guest at the restaurant.
Fabulous food! Desserts were a little weak - need a little more attention to complementary flavour combinations. Our waiter was truly the best we have ever had! Warm, friendly, fun, took extremely good care of us - can't say enough good about him.
From the moment we arrived, the staff went out of their way to make us feel special and help us celebrate our ten year anniversary. The service was impeccable and the food was superb. The hostess even remembered to wish us Happy Anniversary on our way out despite the business of the restaurant. All the extras were very much appreciated, especially the dessert with Happy Anniversary written on it. We will definitely come back.
If I could I'd never cook again and have every lunch and/or dinner at this fabulous restaurant. From the moment I arrive until I leave the service and friendliness is just perfect. No one is on top of you throughout your meal, yet the service person knows just when to arrive with either another course or a refill of my wine glass. No one ever makes you feel they need the table for the next group of reservations. I am not in general a great eater, yet whenever I am at Gramercy Tavern my appetite becomes as good as any other normal person. To sum it up; I love eating there. Honey Seltzer
Excellent meal as always at Gramercy Tavern. Only complaint was the pacing of the meal was a little off. We had the six-course tasting menu, and the first five courses came with very little time between. We ordered a supplemental cheese course before dessert, partly to slow down the tempo, and things slowed down all right, almost to a crawl. After the cheese was cleared, there was a loooong wait for the pre-dessert amuse bouche, long wait to clear that, and no one asked about coffee or tea until our dessert was actually being served. Coffee arrived as we finished dessert, and the post-dessert chocolates arrived as we signed the check. Except for that stuttering at the end, the food, wine and service were all excellent.
My wife I visited Gramercy Tavern last Friday. Made reservations with OpenTable with no issues, arrived a bit early and we were immediately seated. From the hostesses to the servers/wait staff to the coat check (no kidding!), everyone was professional, efficient and friendly. We both enjoyed the 3 course meal as were not starved. We left fully satisfied by the portion sizes and the deliciousness of it all. Along with a bottle of Ramey Chardonnay, made for a wonderful evening. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. We will try the Tavern (i.e., the bar area) next time to compare/contrast - but I am suspecting that it will be just as excellent.
This was my fourth dining experience at Gramercy Tavern. I looked forward to this dinner for weeks as my past experiences have always been wonderful. I brought my partner along for a special celebration, this being his first experience at the restaurant. At the end of the meal (we both ordered the Fall Tasting Menu and a modest bottle of wine) we both felt that the food was very good but not quite special enough to warrant a $400 check. We would definitely opt for a different restaurant for our next special occasion.
Had an exellent experience, with a great and knowledgeble server. He suggested a additional wines to taste, which made it just that much better.
Had the chefs tasting menu and a couple extra courses they thru in... Could not have asked for a better meal or time or service... Everything was beyond our expectations Thanks gramercy tavern!
GT is a perfect place to bring a client for lunch. The food is out of this world and the staff is attentive but not overbearing. It gives you the opportunity to treat someone well while having good conversation.
The restaurant feels so cosy and so relaxed and upscale all at once. Feels like coming to a treasured eatery in Connecticut. The waiter accomodated our request for gluten free with missing a beat. The only keeping me from giving five stars for the food was slant toward seafood and vegetarian while I would have loved more meat options. but that is just my personal preference. If you are thinking of eating here then you simply must.
I came across Gramercy Tavern in many reviews that touted it as exceptional, so I booked a reservation. Of the three restaurants we visited for dinner (21 Club, Gramercy Tavern, and Sardi's), this was our favorite. The food was exquisite and service was impeccable. Wine list was long and reasonably priced. Waitstaff were attentive but also personable. The restaurant took special care of us - inquiring if we were booked to see a show afterward and made sure we had a leisurely dining experience, but with ample time to reach our theater afterward. The tables were not crowded on top of each other, so that our table felt intimate. We both would highly recommend this restaurant to friends and plan to return next time we visit the Big Apple.
This is my second time going to Gramercy Tavern, and it was just as amazing as it was the first time. I am definitely going to make sure that I go to this restaurant every time I visit NYC. The food melts in your mouth with the most amazing flavors, and the service is outstanding. It is definitely a place that everyone needs to experience at least once in their lifetime.
4th or 5th time at this restaurant; it never disappoints. From the moment we entered the hosts made us feel warmly welcomed and very special. Ordered the seasonal tasting menu, the courses started great and got progressively better. We chose the wine pairing option and the choices were perfectly matched with the courses and the waitress took time to describe each one fully and enthusiastically. The food, the service and the entire experience is at the top of the NYC restaurant scene.
Great food, excellent fusion of flavors, casual-- yet attentive-- wait staff, fun decor and a vibrancy in the surroundings led to a thoroughly enjoyable evening!
If you want a beautiful evening with ambience and the best food ever, this is the place!
In a culinary city where choices are endless I could dine here again and again. Delicious tasting menu with wine pairing from start to finish. Wonderful selection of cheeses to finish off the night. Professional service with personality and knowledge.
The best place hands down in Flatiron for sure and most of the city. So consistent. Around a while and still pitch perfect.
Eating here was an absolutely fabulous experience. I can't say enough good things about it. The decor is what you dream OS when you want to go somewhere upscale and cool. The staff was amazing along with the food. This experience made my day. This is a place that does everything right. If you are visiting the city for a day be sure to make a reservation becuase they were and probably always are full. What a wonderful experience!!!
Gramercy Tavern hits it out of the park again. Danny Meyer's restaurants are always special. There is a choice between the 3 course prix fix dinner or the multi-course Tasting Menu. Everything is top notch - fresh and bursting with flavor. It is a "Never Miss" restaurant for us whenever we are in NYC. You will not be disappointed but expect a big bill.
Very accommodating, started up with preservation for 5 and ended up going 13 to dinner and they were very friendly about it. Loved the ambiance!!!!
My adult children and I made our regular Christmas season visit to Gramercy Tavern once again this year. Reservations were made through the Open Table Website. My son is a carnivore and my daughter is a vegetarian. I am a flexitarian. The tasting menus that the restaurant offers cater to both types of diners. Our server, Alvero, was top notch. His friendliness added to the enjoyability of the experience. Alvero, helped guide my daughter in her wine selections for the meal. She found his description of the wines to be spot on! The seven courses were filled with tantalizing new tastes and textures and the presentation was visually appealing. They were all delicious. This is a wonderful way to enjoy a meal.
The service was impeccable, the energy level high and the food was delicious! Great wine, great atmosphere and an overall wonderful dining experience for a girls weekend away!
Dining at Gramercy is as if being immersed in a symphony. Everyone plays his part well and the maestro is superb. Our favorite restaurant in New York . Elegant without pretense.
We love visiting Gramercy Tavern when in NYC. We're either lucky enough to get the same waiter over and over, who is fantastic--or they have customer data that we love our waiter, and keep sitting us in his section. The food is always outstanding and memorable and you can creatively mix and match on the tasting menu - even though its not recommended.
McKenna was a great. She knew how to pair food with wine. She was personable and friendly. We would revisit and ask for her!
Our neighborhood "hot spot", my wife and I looked forward to her birthday celebration. We were not disappointed. From the amazing cheese puff that started our seasonal tasting menu, each course topped the last, despite our being sure that it could get no better. The warm lobster salad, and the smoked char were especially wonderful, with the perfect texture only being outdone by the blend of sauce and seasoning. Throughout, the service was impeccable. Attentive, but not overly so. And the choreography of the changing of the courses was an experience itself. Is it expensive? Yep. Go in knowing that, and forget about it. Just enjoy.
Atmosphere was fantastic. Service was a bit slow. Food was good but nothing to write home about. I can't remember what I ordered.
The 6 course testing menu was just terrific- My guest got the vegetarian testing, and I got the other. Both were exceptional. The price is steep, when including drinks, but well worth it, especially for special occasions. There is no doubt we will be back!
I had lunch at Gramercy Tavern this week. The food is always top notch with fresh ingredients and a mouthful of wonderful flavors. I only wish that the portions were more significant. The appetizer portion size was particularly unsubstantial. The service is always attentive, helpful and friendly.
A freezing cold night brought me into this warm and delicious restaurant. From the moment we sat down the service was great with everyone being quite friendly. I ordered the kale and Brussels sprout salad which was delicious. The meat special came cooked to perfection. A great night out
We celebrated a 30th wedding anniversary for my sister and brother-in-law who flew in from Vancouver. Gramercy Tavern was flawless in making us feel special and welcome, beginning with a sparkling white wine toast on the house, down to a complimentary mini-cake to celebrate the day. Of course the tasting menu was spectacular, laden with seafood preparations, all delicious and visually stunning. Service was unparalleled. We will definitely come back for the next special occasion, but I'm pining to be back before then.
I really love the service it was outstanding. They did a great job helping us with the Menu and every member of gramercy tavern are friendly unlike different restaurant.z I LOVE THE DESSERT.
We visited Grammercy Tavern for lunch to celebrate my daughter's 18th birthday and a friend's engagement. The experience was wonderful!! It was a very cold day and the beautiful interior of the restaurant was very warm and welcoming. The food and service were equally wonderful- beautifully presented meals with fantastic fresh, seasonal produce. I had asked at the time of booking if a cake could be prepared for our celebration - which it is was - a great finish to the meal!! Can't wait to come back again !!!
Best food and service in NYC. Always a treat to dine at Gramercy Tavern.
Food and ambience is one of the best in NYC. If you haven't been to this old standby in a while, then your visit is long overdue. I rediscovered this gem last year and have been back several times since. In fact, I'm already planning my next visit. The chef's tasting menu is fresh and delicious & doesn't try too hard like a lot of other fine restaurants. Also, the vegetable tasting menu is my favorite in the city-- much better than Per se's. Also, if you have a vegan in your group, they can make the veg tasting vegan, & it is really quite delicious. Once again, I will be talking about my dining experience here for a long time. Also, the design and beautiful Christmas decorations blew me away. I could not stop taking pictures.
We went to Grammercy Tavern for a special wedding anniversary lunch. It was a great experience made extra special by the exceptional service and attention. The food was excellent and not over priced. I would definitely recommend this restaurant it is just a pity that I live so far away!


text:
13 March 2013 - 4:49pm
... but you don't have any walls ...
... it's much appreciated when the railing for your safety harness gets at much TLC as you give to your coasters!
Our Coaster Cats wear safety harnesses so they can "tie off" when they're up on the coaster structure. This new safety installation makes that process even safer and easier.
Privacy Policy Jobs firstname.lastname@example.com 812-937-4401 or 877-463-2645 Entire Contents © 2013 Santa Claus, Indiana


text:
ANNALS OF EXPLORATION about S. A. Andrée's ill-fated attempt to fly over the North Pole with two companions in a hydrogen balloon in 1897. Writer describes the discovery of Andrée's body on White Island in 1930 by the members of a Norwegian sealing party. Of the hundreds of people who went looking for the North Pole before the twentieth century, only Andrée used a balloon. Andrée was born in 1854, in Grenna, Sweden. He attended the Royal Institute of Technology, in Stockholm, and at twenty-two he went to America to see the Centennial Exposition, in Philadelphia, where all the world's new inventions were being displayed. Andrée got a job as a janitor at the Swedish Pavilion. He visited the American ballooning pioneer John Wise, who lived in Philadelphia. To make money to buy his own balloon, Andrée and a partner opened a machine shop, but within a few years, they were in debt. In 1882, Andrée went to Spitsbergen, in the Arctic, as a member of the Swedish delegation of the First International Polar Year, a project to study polar weather. Andrée didn't ride in a balloon until 1892, when he was thirty-eight. He bought his own balloon with money from a fund established to further science and the public good. He made nine trips in it by himself before selling it to an outdoor museum near Stockholm. Unlike other men who went looking for the Pole, Andrée was an engineer, not an explorer. His ambition was to prove that balloons could sail to places that couldn't otherwise be reached. Andrée's polar balloon, the Eagle, was paid for largely by Alfred Nobel and by Oscar II, the king of Sweden. Describes a failed attempt to launch the balloon in 1896. In July, 1897, Andrée, along with Nils Strindberg, a professor of physics, and Knut Fraenkel, a civil engineer, launched the balloon toward the North Pole. After sixty-five hours and five hundred and seventeen miles, they were forced to land, three hundred miles from the Pole. They had sledges and supplies and headed for a depot they had arranged to have left for them. Writer quotes from Andrée's journal, which was found in 1930. Describes the difficulty of traversing the ice floes. Tells about their attempts to construct a house out of snow and ice. They survived on meat from bears and seals. When they died isn't known. In 1930, the remains of the three explorers were returned to Stockholm. Writer visits the former Swedish Pavilion from the Centennial Exposition, which now stands in Central Park.
Annals of Exploration
The Ice Balloon
A doomed journey in the Arctic.
by Alec Wilkinson April 19, 2010
Alec Wilkinson, Annals of Exploration, "The Ice Balloon," The New Yorker, April 19, 2010, p. 38
Newyorker.com has a complete archive of The New Yorker, back to 1925. The complete archive is available to subscribers in the digital edition. If you subscribe to the magazine, register now to get access. If you don't, subscribe now.
You can also buy online access to a single issue. Individual back issues are available for sale through our customer-service department, at 1-800-825-2510.
All articles published before May, 2008, can be found in "The Complete New Yorker," which is available for purchase on hard drive and DVD. Most New Yorker articles published since December, 2000, are available through Nexis.
To search for New Yorker cartoons and covers, visit the Cartoon Bank.


text:
You're watching...
Gun Control Debate Heats Up
The Hill Columnist Cheri Jacobus, FNC legal analyst Lis Wiehl and Democratic Strategist Hank Sheinkopf on growing calls for increased gun control.
Jan 8, 2013
You're watching...
The Hill Columnist Cheri Jacobus, FNC legal analyst Lis Wiehl and Democratic Strategist Hank Sheinkopf on growing calls for increased gun control.
Jan 8, 2013
Also in this playlist...
Auto-advance: ON
Auto-advanceThis transcript is automatically generated
It's an owners joining us now Fox News legal analysts -- real Republican strategist columnist for the hill -- probe us.
Democratic strategist -- -- thank you all for being here.
Comprehensive means all the guns is that your interpretation of what this administration -- planning to do.
I think that for political purposes they want people to think that they can and will do -- I think it's wrong it's not realistic.
I particularly had a problem with this sort of thing happening on the heels of of the shootings in Newtown and and if -- and I may.
When the people who I think came up with when the brave and best ideas and now she's sort of disappeared.
I was senator Barbara Boxer and I don't agree with turn on any the National Guard about the National Guard at least acknowledgement of having.
Some sort of aren't professionals securing our schools I -- about this in the -- -- of the NRA saying that kind of agree with that only and that's probably why she's backed up at that really addresses the problem -- -- everything else is just politics and it turned my stomach.
Please your view on this because it's clear this administration.
We just received word the government -- -- New York.
What do you think north comprehensive.
Topless control laws in the country now that I'm wondering -- -- -- what does that medium and how the New York -- new happens there are very tough gun control -- top or the toughest.
I you know I don't think it's the toughest Connecticut actually said that there one of the toughest and yet they're not of course because the shooter the killer's mother have those gone and they weren't legal Don there.
Was was lawfully.
That write a letter -- this also read lawfully purchased were absolutely -- Corsica into the wrong hands but -- I I agree with you in the sense we cannot be going you know.
Absolutely dessert on the heels of something as horrendous as this we then why our political why oh why -- municipal as a political tool on the other hand.
I would tell you I -- I'm a lawyer -- both at the time now.
My daughter was in quality schools it was in lockdown last week.
-- that's a very very frightening thing for any parent to think you know there was a man what was she told the do.
She was well they weren't told anything they were just told the school is a -- -- they -- not given any information.
Then she told me -- later what the plant with the with the great plan for the school if this were to happen again.
Lock the door and all huddle in a quarter.
Something -- which apparently is what happened with one classrooms and town.
Which was to put these kids well Johanna that he would have been -- his -- ran towards again and that's not going to change and that's why -- to secure the schools some of those teachers use their own bodies some of the bullets at the kids wouldn't get hit -- Any teachers going to do -- that's reality that we have to now it.
The most important element of this and our discussions on in this raised and on the -- of the segment.
-- or mentally -- -- -- and that no more than anything else will begin to to deal -- this problem and an entire professional associations the psychologists in the psychiatrists and mental health care providers are gonna fight you all the way they have to this point.
Is a matter of fact I've sat here and talked with a number of psychologists and psychiatrists.
And to a person they acknowledged.
At least part.
That they are responsible for some of the impediments to full checks the access to that information.
This is a country that is dealing with in the instance of Newtown.
-- horribly.
Deranged young man I it is the same -- is as former congresswoman Giffords is now working with her husband are on an anti gun crusade.
You know she was the victim of -- obviously mental ill person.
And the first answer I heard from one psychiatrists or you can't -- a mentally ill because of had cast a Pall that's a stigma there's this is 2012 there is no stick -- We're seeing off any line -- -- Senator Obama has been hospitalized for mental illness.
And poor's a felon with a combination that you can't have why should they have access to weapons -- -- could agree with an -- category let -- thank.
Should you I'm good education but it's really arguing about that that's that's a lot right now but.
How little trust in this in this government.
That if you give them one ounce you know they're going to take the full pound and and a measure beyond of this is a game that's being played and administered this we're watching reconstituted.
This lost two to just absolutely destroy.
The significance of the meeting in the protection of the sector and and this administration has been -- I'm originally I think -- using a tragedy but it today that as well.
You disagree apologists I think that you're right.
I think that there is a good point that's what democracy is about not being extreme.
I think that not having an ATF director for a lot of years not empowering the government to do what it ought to do which is -- -- traffic across state lines.
-- -- -- -- straw buyers and I don't nevertheless this administration.
-- cuts across an international border with -- jurors that still it has not come pouring in on and which they're.
The congressman and state seems parlors to move we're talking about mental health issues were talking about so many broad and deep concerns including.
The commerce in violence whether it's video games or its movies -- and that is -- to -- because it's inconvenient to the narrative.
And that's a -- And it should not be tolerant we haven't had this kind of national dialogue and valuation before -- close with since -- assassinations of the sixties.
We haven't talked about what really what the causes of violence are we're not prepared do -- -- Easy way to do -- Lewis to get legislation that they're not working for mental health issue though too because people think that he can't ever appears the patient -- -- -- would you can.
If it if a counselor knows or has a good.
Idea that's another person's going to become violent.
-- the if it into practice that there's so much propaganda.
And all of this from both sides.
That we have to cut through it and talk honestly here.
The reality is that rifles as organ tragic and it is these killings have been.
The rifle is not the issue.
The assault weapon makes its.
You know something it is frankly not to semi automatic weapon.
It and in the idea.
The people in this is being propagated -- now the fact is more people are killed.
With with clubs for crying out loud.
Then with rifle.
Well that's my and I think my -- and we look at a -- the the real issue now people can take care now discuss now as being pushed aside something they can -- -- protecting kids in schools.
And possibly other public places.
And what's under reported as we do have somebody who is legally I was unable to stop some of these these murders in mass murders in areas where -- people are gathered.
That's -- -- recorded in the mainstream media if you responsible trained adults who are -- in places like schools.
We went on and even the mad men aren't going to be re alignment there acted to to do their budget avatar.
The superintendents of such schools -- have had no.
Problem whatsoever to resolve their children are protected their students protective of the attorney general state of Arizona -- -- Talk about what they can do there.
Being proactive -- forward and then to here's some others.
And the others are concerned about the budget is reason not to protect our people up.
My god we've got a lot to talk that's why at least -- churches are -- trying -- will be with this later in this hour.
Filter by section


text:
about the exhibition
International Artist-In-Residence
New Works 12.1
Florian Slotawa
Berlin, Germany
March 21–May 20, 2012
about the artistFlorian Slotawa creates spaces and alternative economies that often connect and confuse the realms of material culture and art and their respective values. In his early years as an art student, he asked, "What is there left to make when there is already so much stuff in the world?" Aware of excess, he questioned the necessity of his own possessions. As a cathartic personal exercise, he began to bring all of his belongings into the studio for installation, including items left at this parents' house or gifts and things kept in storage. The ontological practice seemed to assert: "Here I am, at this time and place"-much like the work of conceptual artist On Kawara, who made this textual declaration in postcards decades before.
For Slotawa, material culture, and specifically his own personal possessions, represent a rich, recyclable resource for sculptural forms and installations. Before the idea of an ecological footprint, he was already tracking what this meant concretely in his daily life in Berlin. His belongings, in their new role as "art," found new functions and performative qualities and iconography. In one museum show, he mapped out Michelangelo's The Last Judgment in piles of personal objects; for another, he created an even more abstract work, inspired by Piet Mondrian's Pier and Ocean. Throughout his process, he photographed aspects of the exhibition and re-installed these images to provide new angles into their carved-out space. Eventually, his continual practice responded more specifically to the received circumstances with which he was presented. In a museum project in Switzerland, he invited the director to displace her entire collection of personal possessions, thus challenging the hierarchy of artist and institution. More and more, his work dealt with museum collection strategies and curatorial functions, as well as the art market, in unusual ways.
about the exhibition
For Artpace, Slotawa endeavored to draw parallels between two cultures and their respective forms by using materials found locally. Struck by Texas's own role in the history of Minimalism, he was interested in symbolically connecting to an historical European female figure-1930s Russian sculptor Katarzyna Kobro-by creating a co-habitation with the works of Donald Judd and the Texas landscape. Constructivism being one of the important antecedents to Judd's own sculptural practice (which was only later termed Minimalism by art historians), Slotawa brings these pieces into a kind of a posthumous conversation. His process began in Poland, where he gained permission to make provisional models based on fragments of Kobro's work out of metal. Upon arrival to Texas, he proceeded to build the metallic models, collect found furniture from around the office at Artpace, and drive back and forth to West Texas in order to view a conversation with the Judd legacy, as well as with the flora and fauna of the area (another local form). The final installation is a merging of these experiences, perspectives, and formal dialogues meant to create more expansive, equivocal parameters for sculpture and the natural environment.


text:
Following finishes of 4-6 in 2010 and 3-7 in 2011 after going 10-0 three seasons ago, coach Matt Shrout said players are refocused on reaching the playoffs and beyond.
"I think we're on our way up, and the future looks good for us. We want to let people know we are still around and ready to win," he said. "Players worked hard during the off-season to push themselves in the weight room, and I think that shows, because we had great conditioning when we started camp."
On offense, the scheme isn't changing, Shrout said. The team will run its traditional double-wing offense, which relies heavily on a good running game.
The main difference, he noted, are the experienced players that will be filling the offensive roles. Senior quarterback Luke Hanna will return under center, while senior fullback Bruce Russell is expected to carry a sizable portion of the load.
Ball possession and "getting one or two more first downs a game" will be priority, Shrout said.
"This year, he's a veteran quarterback with a year under his belt," he said. "We have some experience on the O-line and some fast young talent coming up to the team, so we're hoping for a good start."
Defense has been the "Achilles heel" of the team the past several seasons, Shrout said, though that's a trend he doesn't expect to continue. Russell and senior Austin Westfall each return as starting linebackers, while senior Josh Bongiovanni is expected to be faster and leaner at the nose guard position after a productive summer in the weight room.
Shrout said defensive success will boil down to keeping teams off the scoreboard.
"We should have more interceptions this year, I think, because of the better reaction time," he said. "I'm really looking to how this defense reacts, and hopefully we'll be more energetic, and it will show because we'll give up less points."
While a core group of veteran players make up the 3-5-3 defensive formation, Shrout noted that they are supported by talented, yet young, underclassmen.
"They aren't afraid to make mistakes, which is great, but they will make them," he said. "They have to mature really fast if we're going to have success long-term, so we'll see how that goes."
Westfall said the senior class accepts the challenge of molding the greener players.
"Being a leader is being a role model and to speak the way you teach," he said. "So if I say, 'Let's go out and hit someone,' I have to go out and hit that person hard. It's kind of like lead by example."
Rigorous summer workouts, Westfall said, have prepared many of the players for the season.
"I mean, we may not be the biggest team, but we definitely are the best-conditioned, the hardest-hitting and hardest-working team I've seen in my four years here," he said.
With the team's stadium undergoing construction this year, the Bulldogs will play all their games on the road, including home games at West High. But Shrout said that "hasn't even been mentioned by players."
"I think it will help the kids breed confidence, and then we'll be a team to watch out for," he said.
In addition to playing their "home" games at West High, the Bulldogs will play against the crosstown rival Wolf Pack in a Sept. 21 preseason game. Tracy High will play Kimball High on Sept. 14, and will begin league play against Franklin in Stockton on Oct. 5.
But first up is the Friday, Aug. 24, preseason opener against Sierra of Manteca, which kicks off at 7:15 p.m. at Sierra.
Addition by subtraction
Sometimes, you have to lose a little, so you can gain a lot.
That's been the offseason story for senior Josh Bongiovanni. As starting nose tackle for the Tracy High football team, Bongiovanni is supposed to be the big man in the middle of the defensive line who stops the other team's running game.
But last year, there was something slower about Bongiovanni, according to coach Matt Shrout.
"He started for us last year, but didn't do all that well," he said. "He was pretty slow out there at some points."
Bongiovanni changed that this summer by hitting the weight room and dropping 25 pounds during the last six months.
"I feel great, I have more movement, and I'm just in better shape this year," he said. "The coaches said I wasn't getting everything I could out of myself, so I took that as a challenge and worked hard."
Bongiovanni said his speed has increased and he is now squatting more than 400 pounds. His efforts have been rewarded, as Shrout is letting him play left guard on the offensive line in addition to his defensive duties.
"He wanted to play last year, but he didn't have it," Shrout said. "This year, he looks good. He's been working his butt off and it shows because he's way stronger."
The coach sees Bongiovanni making an immediate impact in what should be a run-first offense.
For Bongiovanni, he's looking forward to engaging linebackers and defensive backs as the main pulling guard in the run plays. He also wants to build on his one sack from last year.
"No matter where I'm playing, I just want to go out and smash someone," he said.
Fuel from the backfield
No matter what's happening on the football field, Bruce Russell is usually at the point of attack.
This season, the senior mainstay at linebacker will have even more of an impact for the Tracy High Bulldogs, as he is expected to get a bulk of the handoffs on offense as the team's starting fullback, according to coach Matt Shrout.
"We're going to be running the ball a lot, so the fullback-quarterback relationship is going to be important," he said. "He needs to step up for us."
Russell said he spent the offseason working off the hangover of a 3-7 season from a year ago. He said it's an approach many of his teammates have adopted, as well.
"We're bigger, stronger, faster after last year because that made everyone mad and we just came out 10 times harder this year," he said.
The second-leading rusher from last year is promised to get even more looks in the team's run-first double wing offense.
"Our line is good this year and they're big, so we expect them to beat up everyone," Russell said. "I just gotta run the ball hard and put the team on my back and keep everyone on the same page and doing their jobs."
As starting middle linebacker, Russell will be instrumental in molding the young Bulldogs underclassmen on both sides of the ball.
"You can't just talk to someone — you gotta do it," he said. "That's why we got to be one each other. Criticize everyone so they play at their level, and don't take any plays off."
When asked which team on the Bulldogs schedule he wants to beat the most, Russell calmly and sternly replied, "Everyone."
"You gotta play hard on all sides, you can't take any prisoners," he said. "We want to smash people."


text:
Short nightdress in soft textured jersey with a print pattern. Wide neckline, buttons at the front, long sleeves and ribbing at the cuffs.
5% elastane, 95% cotton. Machine wash at 40˚
Size Guide
Online shopping is not currently offered in your market. Please visit your local H&M for availability.Please note that colours and sizes may have varied availability in our stores.


text:
Just spent another FABULOUS week+ at the Tangiers! (8/24-9/1) My family and I have been staying here for 20+ years…The recent owners, Bruce and Arlene are the best! We never feel like clients but more like family. I must comment on some things from other reviewers… This hotel is a throwback to the Doo Wop era…the architecture is super cool.... More
- Also Known As:
- Tangiers Hotel
- Tangiers Motel Wildwood Crest
- Tangiers Hotel Wildwood Crest
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- Family oriented motel with a great location, just across the street from the beautiful Wildwood Crest Beach. We have a host of amenities to make your vacation great. Onsite Doo Wop Coffee Shop that serves breakfast, lunch, Ice cream and other delicious treats. Shuffle board, large swimming pool, guest laundry facilities, fax service, outdoor natural gas grills and more. The gift shop is chock full of gifts and basic beach necessities. ... more less


text:
Be The First To
Add Photos
75% of the CEO
Terry L. Dunlap
I worked at Allegheny Ludlum
Pros – Good compensation, received a signing bonus . Very competitive benefits including heathcare and vacation time. Not much else positive to say besides the pay, which isn't enough for the work you are expected to perform.
Cons – Long hours in filthy, noisy, and dangerous working conditions. I usually averaged 11+ hour days, often with no time given for lunch. Not somewhere where it is easy to move up. I interviewed for and was offered an engineering position in their tech center but on the first day of work was told it was now electrical maintenance on their strip mill. There is a giant disconnect between production/maintenance and corporate/HR. Very unfriendly and hostile environment, especially the union workers who have it in for any salaried employee, even so far as to purposely breaking equipment, endangering employees, etc. Management always looks at it with a blind eye to avoid union problems, which only encourages further abuse and harassment.
Advice to Senior Management – Terry L. Dunlap is only in his position because he married the daughter of the former owner of the company. He is completely unqualified, both in respect to steel production as well as general business knowledge. Management needs to be closer to production and maintenance, instead they sit in their offices and implement misguided policies and programs and blame the support staff when it doesn't work.
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend
I have been working at Allegheny Ludlum
Pros – Great union force, high starting salary, open to learning
Cons – reception to change, slow promotion
Advice to Senior Management – need more youth in the company
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend
I have been working at Allegheny Ludlum
Pros – The people are good to work with. The benifits are good and the company's financial security is very solid. It is a technology forward thinking company.
Cons – The organization structure is currently filled with too many vertical layers, and thus the lower-end salaried positions become the work horses without the recognition or compensation.
Advice to Senior Management – Align the organization correctly. Compensate employees based on job performance and not seniority only. Define metrics which acheive the overall business unit goals instead of pinning them against one another.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
I have been working at Allegheny Ludlum
Pros – Pay, Good atmosphere, Diverse age groups and backgrounds
Cons – Difficult environment at times, depending on location can reach 140 degrees while working
I have been working at Allegheny Ludlum full-time for more than a year
Pros – Compensation and benefits are great.
Cons – work weekends and midnight shift. the schedule changes with no notice
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
Would you like us to review something? Please describe the problem with this {0} and we will look into it.
We're sorry but your feedback didn't make it to the team. Your input is valuable to us – would you mind trying again?
Your response will be removed from the review – this cannot be undone.
Copyright © 2008–2013, Glassdoor. All Rights Reserved. Your use of this service is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy & Cookies Policy. Glassdoor ® is a registered trademark of Glassdoor, Inc.
Simply post an anonymous review for a current/former employer or recent interview experience. Your post is anonymous – and if you're worried someone will be able to identify your review, you can even post without telling us your job title and location. Learn More.
No thanks – I'll just look around
We do not post on Facebook
We do not post on Facebook


text:
May 20, 2011
David Folse II TigerBait.com
LSU basketball coach Trent Johnson and staff thought they had their point guard last year when they signed Andre Stringer. ...More... To continue reading this article you must be a member. Sign Up Now for a FREE Trial
Already a member? Click here to sign in


text:
- Photos: 9
- Floorplans: 0
£500 pcm
2 bedroom apartment to rent Lynton
STYLISH 2 bedroom first floor apartment, gas central heating and UPVC double glazing, Centrally located and with easy access to the village centre, excellent decorative order throughout. Modern and stylish fixtures and fittings. Entrance porch, lounge, two bedrooms, kitchen with built in cooker a... More details ›
Marketed by Webbers Property Services, Barnstaple - Lettings. Telephone: 03301 011549 Local call rate


text:
on 22-02-2012 04:56 PM
on 22-02-2012 05:04 PM
on 22-02-2012 05:14 PM
on 22-02-2012 05:24 PM
Have spoke to Amazon and they have appologised and said they will refund the postage and I can expect my vita in the next 5 days. I have said this is completely unnaceptable and I am awaiting a response from the manager.
on 22-02-2012 05:27 PM
on 22-02-2012 05:40 PM
Mark0605 wrote:
i did the same kavan30, its just completely unacceptable. They just kept blaming the carriers though. The fact is, is that if they cannot 'guarantee' release date delivery like the order process seemed to suggest if ordering through first class, then they should have never promoted it in this respect.
I have just spoken to the manager. He is trying to get my vita delivered tommorow, he has refunded my postage and will be putting a £10 credit on my account. I suggest you do the same Mark0605.
Im furious, I took the day off work and have been sat around like a tool waiting for something that wont arrive. I cant even see it arriving tommorow to be honest. This is the last time I have any dealings with amazon ever.
on 22-02-2012 05:57 PM
on 22-02-2012 06:02 PM
on 22-02-2012 06:07 PM
Mark0605 wrote:
better than i did mate, only got a £5 credit on my account and delivery refund and just their sincere apologies. im now in a difficult situation as I have a feeling that if it wasnt delivered today the likelihood of receiving it tomorrow is low. Im absolutely fuming but am so helpless as theres nothing I can do to affect it. Do you reckon its worth calling the local sorting office to check?
I think just cut your losses and wait for it to come. I feel your pain but the only thing you can do is never use them again. I know I wont. Useless is not the word. I live in jersey and work full time so god knows when I will see mine as you probably have to sign for the package. The annoying thing is that they have them in stock in blockbuster down the road but I cant afford to buy one as amazon have taken the money from my account. GRRRRRR!!!!!
on 22-02-2012 06:43 PM
For the latest news and updates on what is happening in the PlayStation community,
head over to our
Announcements & Events forum.
To post a message, you will need to
Sign In to the Forums using your PLAYSTATION®Network Sign In ID and password.
If you do not yet have a PSN account, just
click here to register.
Website ©2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
All content, game titles, trade names and/or trade dress, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks and/or copyright material of their respective owners. All rights reserved. [more info]


text:
Big Deal: Pasquales Pizza
Come to Pasquales for the best in pizza, pasta, and more. We are open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
December 9th we will have available $10.00 gift certificates for 1/2 off! Buy one for yourself or purchase one for friends or family as they are sure to satisfy any pizza lover.
[+] Read MoreFort Payne vs Wild Pigs
Fort Payne town fathers are asking state conservation officials if locals can shoot wild pigs in town with bows and arrows since it is illegal to fire guns within city limits. A horde of wild hogs have invaded Fort Payne, damaging lots and lawns in their destructive search for food. More than 20 hogs have been caught but they figure
[+] Read MoreGadsden Man Sentenced for 5 Year-Old Bank Robbery
A Gadsden man was sentenced last week to more than 17 years in prison for acting as a lookout in the robbery of a Wachovia Bank in Lenlock 5 years ago. 33 year-old Marcus Porter and two other men are guilty of conspiracy in the bank robbery and the other two forced two women to drive them back to Gadsden
[+] Read MoreTwo Dead in Hotel Shooting
Two people are dead after Etowah deputies tried to serve a warrant on a man and woman staying in a motel in East Gadsden. The deputies knocked on a door at the Holiday Host hotel and identified themselves, after which they heard a gunshot from inside and called for backup. Then they heard another shot, and when they entered the
[+] Read MoreAuburn to Play for National Title
Auburn has gone from worst-to-first. After going 0-8 in conference play last year, the Tigers are SEC champions. They beat Missouri 59-42. And Ohio State's loss is Auburn's gain. The Tigers are heading to the Rose Bowl on January 6th to play Florida State for the national title. FSU is favored by a touchdown.
[+] Read More


text:
Browse our mobile site for the best experience on your device.
The Gulf Coast Home of Classic Rock
Listen to 96.1 The Rocket Live
Follow @961therocket
John Boy & Billy
Maria Milito
Chip Nelson
Big Rig
Doc Reno
An American Story with Tom Brokaw
Most Recently Played
Most Played This Week
Music Videos
Current Contests
Create an Account
Edit Your Account
Contact The Rocket
Listen on iHeartRadio
Join us on Facebook
Events Calendar
Community Involvement
Jobs with 96.1 The Rocket
Internship Opportunities
Ask the Expert
Link Wray
Link Wray
Link Wray may never get into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, but his contribution to the language of rockin' guitar would still be a major one, even if he had never walked into another studio after cutting "Rumble." Quite simply, Link Wray invented the power chord, the major modus operandi of modern rock guitarists. Listen to any of the tracks he recorded between that landmark instrumental in 1958 through his Swan recordings in the early '60s and you'll hear the blueprints for heavy metal, thrash, you name it. Though rock historians always like to draw a nice, clean line between the distorted electric guitar work that fuels early blues records to the late-'60s Hendrix-Clapton-Beck-Page-Townshend mob, with no stops in between, a quick spin of any of the sides Wray recorded during his golden decade punches holes in that theory right quick. If a direct line can be traced forward from a black blues musician crankin' up his amp and playing with a ton of violence and aggression to a young white guy doing a mutated form of same, the line points straight to Link Wray, no contest. Pete Townshend summed it up for more guitarists than he probably realized when he said, "He is the king; if it hadn't been for Link Wray and "'Rumble,'" I would have never picked up a guitar."
Similar Artists
Duane Eddy
The Ventures
Dick Dale
Roy Buchanan
James Burton
Travis Wammack
Jerry Lee Lewis
Lonnie Mack
Gary "U.S." Bonds
The Big Bopper
Chuck Berry
Bill Justis
Chet Atkins
Merle Travis
Jimmy Reed
Muddy Waters
Jimmy Bryant
Speedy West
Les Paul
Bill Doggett
Hubert Sumlin
Jerry Byrd


text:
Brooke Hogan vs Bully Ray
Billy Graham/Hulk Hogan vs The Wrestling Industry
No a Booker T/Road Dogg/X-Pac vs The Shield.
He made it 5X better.
Cause of Road Dogg.
I did. So what.
I said drugs are good.
Momma said I shouldn't talk to strangers.
Stranger danger!!!!
Send an Instant Message to The Tyndall Effect Using...
Fresh Member
Black Ninja!
Senior Member
The Trinity
© 2011 eWrestlingNews, All Rights Reserved.


text:
Student Life
» Campus Life
Campus Life complements Fisher's academic programs with many social, cultural, intellectual, recreational, and governance programs.
» Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry offers many faith-based programs and activities to foster a relationship with God both individually and communally.
» Community Service
Community Service promotes a variety of community service activities that appeal to all members of the Fisher family.
» Dining Services
Dining Services creates a home-away-from-home experience by providing the highest level of quality and customer satisfaction.
» Diversity
Multicultural Affairs & Diversity Programs offers events and activities to promote awareness of all forms of diversity in our society.
» Residential Life
ResLife enhances the development of students by providing a safe and supportive living-learning environment within the residence halls.
» Student Affairs & Diversity Initiatives
Student Affairs & Diversity Initiatives offers activities and programs that contribute to the creation of a healthy campus community.
» Student Clubs & Organizations
With over 70 student clubs and organizations, you will find many opportunities to pursue your interests and find new ones.
Campus Events
- Student Art Exhibit Opening
Thu., December 12, 2013
4:30 PM | Event Details - Sport Management Capstone Presentation
Fri., December 13, 2013
12:00 PM | Event Details - Breakfast with Santa 2013
Sat., December 14, 2013
8:30 AM | Event Details - Newcomers Workshop on the Grants Process
Tue., December 17, 2013
12:30 PM | Event Details - Sport Management Trip to Bills vs. Jets Game
Tue., December 17, 2013
1:00 PM | Event Details


text:
April 18, 2010
Jamie Newberg Rivals.com Football Recruiting
When it comes to running back prospects from the Sunshine State, one of the very best, regardless of year, is Matt Jones. This Seffner Armwood star is a member of the class of 2012. At 6-3 and 217 pounds, is powerful and explosive. ...More... To continue reading this article you must be a member. Sign Up Now for a FREE Trial
Already a member? Click here to sign in


text:
Roxanne Werly is the Interactive and Broadcast Managing Editor for TV 7&4 and 29&8
TRAVERSE CITY -- Organizers of the First Annual Dairy Festival in Traverse City are saying "holy cow" to the success of the event!
The festival, held Sunday at the Village of Grand Traverse Commons, honored the world famous cow Traverse Colantha Walker.
The cow was raised by patients at the former Traverse City State Hospital, producing 200,114 pounds of milk and 7,525 pounds of butterfat in her lifetime.
The festival in Colantha's honor is being called an 'udder' success.
The Traverse City Firefighters Local 646 started the day with a pancake breakfast, raising more than $1,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Moomers said they brought enough ice cream to serve 1,000 scoops and had to go back to their store for more!
There was also live music, hay rides, a parade to Colantha's gravesite, and a grilled cheese competition.
LIl' Bo's, Pearls, The Underground Cheese Cake Company and The Silvertree Deli served their own grilled cheese creations to win over the crowd.
Pearl's won the "People's Choice" award for the best sandwich using just cheese. The Silvertree Deli won the award for the best sandwich using cheese and one additional ingredient.
More information can be found by clicking on THIS LINK.


text:
- Musician's Friend Best Selection, Price & Service. Guaranteed.
Need Help? Ask our Experts or call 800-449-9128
Asistencia en Español 866-226-2919
Need Help? Ask our Experts or call 800-449-9128
Take control of your lights the smart way!
The American DJ SC-8 lighting control system includes an SC-8 controller with switching pack and connector cable. The light controller has 8 channels with on/off control, flash on, plus pattern and standby controls for use with the Elation LSC T16F foot control chaser. The switch pack has 8 - 3-prong plugs and one uninterrupted power plug.
Lighten your lighting hassles with the SC-8 controller. Order now!
Our product catalog varies by country due to manufacturer restrictions. If you change the Ship-To country, some or all of the items in your cart may not ship to the new destination.


text:
Executive Assembly
Mexico City, November 2nd-7th
The World Energy Council's governing body, the Executive Assembly, meets annually in the third quarter of the year. In 2008, the Executive Assembly met in Mexico City, Mexico from the 2nd to the 7th of November.
Principal Decisions of the 2008 Executive AssemblyPolicies for the future: 2011 Assessment of country energy and climate policy
The World Energy Council in partnership with Oliver Wyman (global consulting firm) has over the past year worked on its third Assessment of country energy and climate policy aiming to identify key areas for policy improvements and to understand how successful policies can be transferred from one country to another. more >


text:
It was on this day in 1977 that AC/DC made their US chart debut with "Let There Be Rock" – 3 years later, lead singer Bon Scott was dead and Brian Johnson had taken over.
Now, 35 years after they burst onto the scene, there is a movie being made about the life of Bon Scott. This isn't going to be a big production like the Johnny Cash movie or the Freddie Mercury movie coming up.
High Voltage Productions has begun pre-production on a docu-drama entitled Bon Scott – The Legend of AC/DC. A guy named Rob Liotti who has made a living portraying Bon will have the starring role. No word on a release date or any other details but check out this video of Liotti in his Bon Scott character below:
Return to: Conklin's Corner Blog


text:
Search results for : | eternity epicness |
Where Epicness Combines With Adorableness!
free, forum, epicbearville, where, combines, with, adorableness!Eternity Enterprises Ltd.
Free forum : Eternity Enterprises Ltd. is a fresh, enthusiastic new corporation seeking active players looking toward the future. Our operations include mining, manufacturing, and mission running.
online, eternity, enterprise, enterprises, corporationEternity MMO
An unofficial forum for spacegame-eternity.com
eternity, unofficial, forumEternity
Welcome to Eternity's Clan Forum.
eternity, welcome, eternity's, clan, forumEternity-Scape
Eternity Scape. Where ur Adventure begins.
eternity-scape, where, adventure, beginsEternity Rising
Free forum : Hello and welcome to the official Eternity Rising gaming website and thanks for coming by!
free, forum, eternity, rising, hello, welcome, official, gaming, website, thanks, comingEternity Guild
Bleach: Eve of Eternity- A bleach AU text based RP site
Eve of Eternity is based on an alternate universe of Tite Kubo's Bleach. Here, the members are thrown in an ancient fight between the Soul King and, his previously imprisoned elder brother, Achreios for supremacy.
eternity, alternate, universe, bleach, text-based, noncannon, unique, royal, guard, makerHogwarts Eternity
An eternity has passed since Lord Voldemort, the Wizarding World is full of darkness. What side are you on?
hogwarts, eternity, passed, since, lord, voldemort, wizarding, world, full, darkness, what, sideNiGHTS: Dreams of Eternity
Free forum : Fly into Dreams. NiGHTS: Dreams of Eternity
free, nights:, dreams, eternityEternity servers
Kuja, and Eternity Servers.
eternity, rsps, pserv, pserver, private, kuja, servers, runescape, maplestory, mspsBlack Eternity Mods
Diablo II mods by Black Eternity
black, eternity, mods, diabloEternity Dragon
Eternity in Pieces
eternity, piecesFree forum : Eternity
Free forum : LETS TRY THIS AGAIN. We're starting over. This is the story of Division 17 and those that were affectedby it.
free, forum, eternity, divisionPawn Team: Empire Edition
To eternity and glory!
pawn, team:, empire, edition, eternity, glory!Eternity Team : Battle of Immortals
eternity, team, battle, immortals, headquarter!Endless Eternity
The succesor to my Final Fantasy type 0 rpg
endless, eternity, succesor, final, fantasy, typeEternity Dream
Home of Lost Dreams and the Destiny Series.
eternity, dream, home, lost, dreams, destiny, seriesDreaming Eternity Studio
The official forum site for DES
dreaming, eternity, studio, official, forum, siteErrantis
A close knit wolf pack, ready to wander together for eternity
errantis, close, knit, wolf, pack, ready, wander, together, eternityDark Eternity - X Omega
RP forum - currently being constructed by a few ragtag nats. In other words: It ain't set up yet!
dark, eternity, omega, currently, being, constructed, ragtag, nats, other, words, ain't, yet!Role Plays for Eternity
Welcome. Here, you can role play freely and openly express yourself.
role, plays, eternity, welcome, here, freely, openly, express, yourselfSoulEater: PaperMoon
If you are prepared for the bitter poison of eternity, then let's go through this epic journey together...
souleater:, papermoon, prepared, bitter, poison, eternity, then, let's, through, this, journey, togetherDragonball Z Eternity
Dragonball: Stories is a fan-made site set in an alternate dimension where all the characters exist, but you choose their paths.
dragonball, eternity, stories, fan-made, site, alternate, dimension, where, characters, exist, choose, their, paths


text:
Listen Live
Streaming Mix 94.7 on your Mobile Phone
Audio Vault
Photo Gallery
Mix Videos
Mix 94.7 Ashley Furniture Music Lounge
Alex's Blog
Sara's Blog
Heather's Thingies
Unknown Blogger
Archie's Blog
Mix 94.7 Concerts
Mix Events
Community Events
Contest Rules
Mix Morning Show Recap Blog
by Cassiday Proctor
posted Mar 6 2012 5:58AM
6:00 AM: The Lorax had the best opening ever for a non sequel animated film this weekend. Leslie Cochoran has been moved to hospice and is not doing well. Tornadoes have hit the Midwest throughout the past week, and39 people have been killed. The new #1 golf player in the world is Rory McElroy who is 22 years old. Lindsey Lohan hosted SNL over the weekend for the 4
time, and she made fun of herself in the opening monologue.
6:10 AM: Alex's Factoid of the Day. There are 4 planes similar to Air Force One that are available on a moments notice. They are able to stay in the air for days at a time without refueling, and they are in place in case there is a disaster and the President needs to run the country from the sky. There is a Doomsday bunker in West Virginia called The Greenbriar Resort that Presidents can go to if there is a disaster as well.
6:30 AM: Starting March 23
the Cap Metro trains will run more often and later at night. They will also extend service during the week of SXSW. Michael Jackson's entire music catalogue has been stolen by hackers. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are building an entire theme park that only their kids can use.
6:45 AM: The price of being a woman. Sara and Cass think the guys have no idea how expensive it is to be a woman. They test the guy's knowledge of popular women's health and beauty items. Leggs control top pantyhose is $7.99 and Sandy thought it was $2.99, Alex thought it was $7.00, and JB thought it was $5.00. Morrocan Oil is a hair product that Tricia loves, and it is a whopping $75 for a small bottle. Sandy thought it was $25, Alex thought it was $40, and JB thought it was $15. There is a skin firming cream by a brand called Bliss and it costs $32 a bottle. Sandy thought it was $81, Alex thought it was $80, and JB thought it was $40.
6:53 AM: 2 minute topic. If you died today, did you leave something embarrassing out in your home? Cass cleaned her apartment yesterday for house guests they're having, so for once, she's good to go. Alex is a neat freak, so he'd have nothing to worry about. JB would be embarrassed that the last beer he had was a Tecate Light, and the can is out in his room. Sandy cleaned up his beer bottles this morning, so he's fine. Sara would be incredibly embarrassed because her apartment looks like a tornado hit it.
7:00 AM: Coast to coast news in 60 seconds.
7:05 AM: JB's SXSW picks of the day. Gary Clark Jr. from Austin TX, Zimena Sirieana from Mexico, and Fun from NYC.
7:20 AM: Today's topics. The Oreo cookies is 100 years old tomorrow. It was invented in 1912, it's sold is 100 countries, and 95 million Oreo cookies are sold per day. Lady Antebellum is doing a contest where you can win them coming to perform at your prom. Who would we like at our proms? Sandy wants Kings of Leon, Sara wants N'Sync, Alex wants Ace of Base, JB wants Ozone, and Cass wants Katy Perry.
7:30 AM: 4 things you need to know with Sara. Tornadoes have hit the Midwest throughout the past week, and39 people have been killed. Brian McKnight and his sons did the National Anthem at the Nascar Race this weekend, and one of his sons was wearing a hat. He didn't take it off, and someone yelled at him from the crowd to take it off. The Dixie Chicks are back in the studio working on an album. They have not put an album out in 6 years. Oprah will get the first interview with Bobbi Christina, the daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown.
7:40 AM: Celebrities we have forgiven. Hugh Grant who got caught with a hooker, Tom Brady who had two women pregnant at the same time, and Jesse James who cheated on Sandra Bullock seem to all have been forgiven. So have Bill Clinton, Kobe Bryant, Brad Pitt, Mel Gibson, Alec Baldwin, and Jude Law. We're not sure though if Tiger Woods will ever be forgiven.
7:50 AM: 2 minute topic. A man donated 2 million dollars to get an animal shelter dedicated in his wife's name for their wedding anniversary.
8:00 AM: Coast to coast news in 60 seconds.
8:20 AM: Make Sara squirm. Sara, if you had to lose your virginity to one of the guys on the show, who would you choose? She chose JB.
8:30 AM: 4 things you need to know with Sara. Continental Airline is no more as of 1 am this morning. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are building an entire theme park that only their kids can use. Nick Cannon has revealed that he has an auto immune disease that is similar to lupus. Lindsey Lohan hosted SNL over the weekend for the 4
time, and she made fun of herself in the opening monologue.
8:40 AM: JB's SXSW picks of the day. The Temper Trap from Australia. The Ting Tings, and Of Monsters and Men.
9:00 AM: Coast to coast news in 60 seconds.
9:10 AM: ¼ of pilots and train conductors report dealing with near misses due to fatigue on the job. Dog owners are often CEOS and Senior VPs. Snake and reptile owners are the highest earning, often making 6 figures. Bird Owners are most likely to be satisfied with their jobs. A new show will debut this spring about lost and unclaimed luggage from the airport.
9:30 AM: Bruce Springsteen was on Jimmy Fallon's show the other night did a hilarious cover of LMFAO's "Sexy and I Know It". Vanessa Minillo is married to Nick Lachey and is now expecting a baby. Two men in Houston stole the cash box off a Girl Scout's cookie selling table. A 70 year old just qualified for the Olympics and will compete in the equestrian events.
Tags :
Locations :
West Virginia
People :
Alec Baldwin
Angelina Jolie
Bill Clinton
Bobbi Christina
Bobby Brown
Brad Pitt
Brian McKnight
Bruce Springsteen
Gary Clark Jr.
Hugh Grant
Jude Law
Katy Perry
Kobe Bryant
Leslie Cochoran
Lindsey Lohan
Mel Gibson
Michael Jackson
Nick Cannon
Nick Lachey
Rory McElroy
Tiger Woods
Tom Brady
Vanessa Minillo
Whitney Houston
Back To Blog
Please Enter Your Comments Below
Title :
Comment :
Please enter the text as it is shown in the box below :
Refresh Image
Bikes for Kids
Follow Us on Facebook & Twitter
advertise with us
Recent Blog Posts
Heather Rivera
Dec 10
2 Week Countdown...
Heather Rivera
Dec 10
I"m a BIG FAN...
Heather Rivera
Dec 9
Feeling the Holiday Spirit...
Heather Rivera
Dec 6
Holiday ATX Spirits...
Heather Rivera
Dec 5
I was a goob this morning..
Heather Rivera
Dec 4
In the B.O mood..
Heather Rivera
Dec 3
Holiday FUN in ATX!
Heather Rivera
Dec 2
Jay Z
Dec 2013
Nov 2013
Oct 2013
Sep 2013
Aug 2013
Jul 2013


text:
Technique - Sew
This cute bag is perfect for beginner and intermediate sewers!Use your favorite charm pack to make this adorable and practical bag. It was designed to fit a magnetic snap closure, 4 outside pockets, 8 inside pockets and ties at the top side edge. Kit includes charm square pack, fabrics to complete the bag and a magnetic purse snap. The featured image is the fabric you will receive when you purchase the kit. Kit does not include purse pattern or interfacings. Purse pattern sold separately below. Finished size is 12"W x 11 1/2"L x 5"D using 36 (5") squares.
Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought:
Browse All Recommended Products »
From here you can:


text:
Altar Ego Study Guide
Price: | $10.99 |
Buy From Zondervan
Choose a Retailer Below
The Altar Ego Study Guide, a companion to the six-session DVD study, looks at how you and your small group can let go of your own self-perceptions and see yourselves through the divine eyes of God. According to author Craig Groeschel, only when we embrace the perfect identity God has designed for each of us can we live to our full potential in Christ.
ePub, Reflowable$8.99
Many people are obsessed with the approval of others. The problem is that living for what people think of you is the quickest way to forget what God thinks about you.
In Altar Ego, author Craig Groeschel shows individuals and small groups how to abandon self-worth based on accomplishments and possessions, turning instead to the eyes of God to define them. Participants will learn to expose false labels and selfish motives as the roadblocks they are, going instead to the altar of God's truth and pursuing the higher values he sets above the world.
You don't have to get caught up in your self-worth or lack thereof. Your worth is not based on your opinion of yourself. You are valuable because God says you are His. You are not your past. You are not what you did. You are not who others say you are. You are who Christ says you are.
This study guide offers discussion questions and other supplemental material to delve further into God's divine plan, and will ultimately help you sacrifice any old, unhealthy, untrue, and unbiblical thoughts about yourself and introduce you to your altar-ego---who you are in Christ.


text:
Please note a change of deadline for the Civil War Memories book. February 2 will now be the last day that articles will be accepted for publication in Civil War Memories.
The book, commemorating the Friends of Boca Grande Community Center's Civil War Symposium in April, features family stories passed down through generations of families and friends of Boca Granders.
There is no limit to the length of submissions. They may be many pages or may be as short as one sentence.
All submissions will be edited and then returned to the sender for approval before inclusion in the publication.
For more information, please contact Barbara Edgerton, 964-2483, firstname.lastname@example.com; or Sandy Jacobs, 964-2685, email@example.com.
The week-long opportunity to learn, explore, and experience our Civil War history from people who are passionate about telling the stories using oral histories, historical letters, research, literature, photography, movies, music, theatre, art, and poetry has been sold out. It will be held April 22 through the 26.


text:
STOP Pushing Out the Party's Moderates!
The extremists are taking over the party! A few days ago, the left-wing activist group MoveOn.org began sending out emails seeking contributions to fund primary challenges against any Democratic senator who does not fully support "health care reform with a public option." Now there's an update: MoveOn executive director Justin Ruben says the group has raised $3,578,117 for the project and is thinking of new | Read More »


text:
Aim and philosophy of the TryRugby Kids Pathway
Kids Rugby Pathway Laws
Each game-style of the U6 to U12 TryRugby Kids Pathway has a development skills focus which takes into account the chronological age of the child and their capacity for safe and achieveable rugby skill acquisition.
For full version of TryRugby Kids Pathway Laws visit www.tryrugby.com.au/laws.
Suburb or Town or Postcode


text:
About Article
This article introduces how to export data from database to Excel, PDF, MS Word, HTML, MS clipboard ,XML, DBF, SQL Script, SYLK, DIF, CSV without Automation and Acrobat Reader.
Top News
Man throws away trove of Bitcoin worth $7.5 million Get the Insider News free each morning. |


text:
Jack Syndicate's Time Travel Idea
Okay guys I find this to be a fun idea. SO, this will be like your average normal life Rp. But I don't like that, so lets see how Time Travel fairs aye? We can think about this for as long as need be so if this gets good response then I WILL follow through and do this. The poll will help with ideals.


text:
Biography (Magill's Survey of American Literature, Revised Edition)
Ringgold Wilmer Lardner was born on March 6, 1885, in Niles, Michigan, to Henry and Lena Phillips Lardner, a quintessentially Victorian couple who raised their six children in a beautiful, some might say idyllic, environment in the wealthy section of town. Both Henry, a farmer who had inherited his wealth from his father, and Lena, a local poet and church organist, were devout Christians who educated their children by means of private tutors until high school.
This private education was overseen by Lena, who made sure that young Ring was brought up with a healthy appreciation of poetry and music. His lifelong love of music and the written word can no doubt be attributed to the mother he adored. From his father, he learned to love sports; in fact, Henry Lardner helped his boys build their own private baseball diamond on which the neighborhood kids would play. These games would number among Ring's most cherished memories toward the end of his life.
Lardner graduated from Niles High School in 1901 at the age of sixteen, having written the class poem, his first published work, which appeared in the Niles Daily Star. While working for the Niles Gas Company, he was active in the local minstrel group, and he wrote his first musical piece, Zanzibar, in 1903. After two years of working for the gas company, Ring fell into his first...
(The entire section is 1424 words.)
Want to Read More?
Subscribe now to read the rest of this article. Plus get complete access to 30,000+ study guides!
Biography (Magill's Survey of American Literature, Revised Edition)
Admired by Fitzgerald and the young Ernest Hemingway, Lardner was one of the most respected writers of his generation. A humorist capable of endearing portraits of human fragility and a satirist who harshly criticized Americans of the Jazz Age and humanity in general, Lardner had an ear for language and was above all a master of vernacular.
(The entire section is 57 words.)
Biography (Critical Survey of Short Fiction, Second Revised Edition)
Ring Lardner was born into a wealthy, genteel family and educated at home by his mother and a tutor before he attended the public high school. After a brief stay at the Armour Institute in Chicago, where his father sent him to study mechanical engineering, he held a series of jobs with newspapers, chiefly as a sportswriter, which led him into writing fiction about ball players and athletes. He married Ellis Abbott in 1911; they had four sons. He died in 1933 of a heart attack.
(The entire section is 84 words.)
Biography (Cyclopedia of World Authors, Fourth Revised Edition)
Ringgold Wilmer Lardner was an important twentieth century contributor to a long line of American colloquial humorists, but he often applied his mastery of slang to satire. His pessimism sometimes assumed Swiftian dimensions, and his oblique commentaries on the human race could be full of acid.
Born on March 6, 1885, he grew up in prosperous surroundings in Niles, Michigan. After abandoning the study of engineering, he fell into journalism in 1905. By 1919 he had worked as a highly successful sportswriter on several papers, mainly in Chicago. His marriage in 1911, which produced four sons, was generally happy in spite of his dependence on alcohol. In 1913 Lardner took over "In the Wake of the News," a column in the Chicago Tribune. The Jack Keefe stories, written as a series of semiliterate letters by an oafish baseball player, began appearing in 1914; they were collected into an epistolary novel, You Know Me Al, in which Keefe, a selfish and cruel braggart, exposes all his obnoxious qualities in his own letters chronicling his athletic career. This was followed by Treat 'em Rough—which deals with Keefe's adventures in World War I—Own Your Own Home, and The Real Dope. The Big Town, Lardner's second novel, is a brash midwesterner's account of his experiences in New York City.
(The entire section is 521 words.)
Source: Critical Survey of Short Fiction, Second Revised Edition, ©2001 Salem Press, Inc.. All Rights Reserved.
Source: Cyclopedia of World Authors, Fourth Revised Edition, ©1997 Salem Press, Inc.. All Rights Reserved.
Source: Magill's Survey of American Literature, Revised Edition, ©2006 Salem Press, Inc.. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Contact - Advertise - View Cart
Subscribe to the magazine!
Potentially strong profit centers regularly move in and out of the industry space. For every one that takes hold, many others fall by the wayside. The concept might be potentially strong, but few things are certain in life or inexpensive relative to the risk. This can lead to a fitful development process as customers hold back watching and waiting until their peers climb on board in numbers that validate the concept. And sometimes the ball never really gets rolling strong enough for that to happen.
Working to provide customers using low emission Selective Catalytic Reduction Diesel engines (what the marketplace has determined to be the solution of choice for the USEPA Tier 4 mandates) generally follows that pattern, but with one big exception. The market is guaranteed to develop. The major questions remaining for diesel and lubricant marketers and retailers are how soon to get on board and what commitment needs to be made.
A truck will typically consume DEF at a rate of approximately 3 percent of its diesel consumption. Current DEF solutions include 1 or 2.5 gallon jugs, totes that offer hundreds of gallons and aboveground or below ground storage tank/dispenser solutions offering thousands of gallons. Jugs provide a convenient entry-level solution for just about any business model short of large, high-volume truck stops. And long-term they certainly should be a staple on convenience store shelves for consumers that drive diesel automobiles and smaller commercial truck operators without more formal supply and service arrangements and for "emergency" use by any SCR engine operator. Totes are generally serving moderate DEF needs often with home-fueled fleets. The travel plaza operators have already jumped on board in a big way, generally going from jugs to larger bulk above or underground tank solutions and bypassing mid-range tote solutions.
The Marketer Market
Just where should a marketer be today if they do diesel business, but not at travel plaza volumes? An aggressive Midwest marketer (speaking anonymously) that is heavily committed to DEF noted that generally for most marketers, it's probably still too early in the game to have considered a serious investment in DEF.
"Volumes are growing – and they're growing rapidly – but you have to remember that you started from zero," he said. "We have truck stops of our own, and we're hauling for other truck stops and we're selling to other truck stops and we're selling into the commercial market and we have a significant number of jobbers buying from us in bulk and packaged. I wouldn't call it profitable—let's put it that way. I think the problem's going to come down with most marketers to how much money they want to put into the commercial distributions side of it. It's not inexpensive to outfit the stainless steel equipment that you need in order to distribute."
As diesel fleets rollover, engines requiring this fluid will continue to build in numbers and profits should grow. "In our view it is still in the infancy stage," said F. Scott Jackson, product manager – Americas, for Grand Rapids, Mich.–based DEF pump manufacturer Blackmer. "It's growing and we are selling solutions for bulk storage. You have some areas of the country where it seems to have taken off. A lot of truck stops already have equipment and have built up an infrastructure. A lot of others, such as commercial truck operators, are still taking a wait-and-see attitude where they may only have two trucks needing DEF and they are going to rely on jugs for now. We have seen where people have said they're not going to spend the extra money just yet – they're going to run their trucks another year. So a lot of companies have stretched things further and further, but eventually when you get so many miles on the equipment you have to replace it."
While the recovery is weak – to be generous – some rebound is occurring in new truck sales particularly among the larger fleets using class 8 trucks.
The article "U.S. Truck Market Posts Biggest Gain of Year" by David E. Zoia in the May 11, 2012, issue of WardsAuto noted that the manufacturers of medium- and heavy-duty trucks enjoyed a 38.9 percent rise in sales from 2011. The Class 8 sector led the way with a 56.2 percent jump to 16,905 trucks. Following that were classes 4-7 with Class 7 sales coming in second at 45.4 percent or 4,257 units. While this is good news, it should still be noted that sales are considerably depressed compared to pre-recession levels.
With prices at record lows for DEF and the volume increasing, but still slight compared to the entire diesel market, the primary argument for lower-volume diesel marketers to carry DEF is not necessarily strong profits, but simply to protect against customer loss.
"If you are a diesel marketer, you will make sure that you are offering some type of DEF service to your customers because if you don't have it, you could potentially lose some diesel volume to the guy down the street," said Chad Wenzel, senior vice president for DEF and specialty products at Gainesville, Ga.–based DEF solution provider Mansfield Oil. "Your customers do not want to make multiple stops. The customer may not have an immediate need, but as the fleets turn this will become an issue."
Wenzel also noted that DEF sales can help offset losses in a marketer's total diesel fuel volume that will arise since the SCR technology increases fuel economy anywhere from 5 percent to claims of 12 percent or more. While the exchange might not be 1-to-1, the potential extra profit from DEF will help.
The choice of DEF solutions to offer will vary with each operation depending upon its business demographics. In general, Wenzel recommends a more broad approach.
"We feel you have to have a full product line with everything from a 1 gallon jug on the way to bulk because if you're just going to go in and try to sell 2.5-gallon jugs, you are going to be hard-pressed to get the volume or the scalability. You have to plan to be able to buy in bulk. Truckload quantity is particularly the best way to do that because if you are just doing totes and the smaller delivery jobs, you're not going to get the full benefits and margins a higher volume user, like a travel plaza, is going to get. Most home fleets can be serviced by tote volumes delivered by jobbers. With our model, we would supply our jobbers with bulk who would then package in totes for delivery to their customers."
Where card lock operations and mobile fueling are concerned, Wenzel noted that DEF programs have been somewhat slow to develop largely because that type of fueling doesn't necessarily have the full diesel volume of a travel plaza and that they typically involve smaller or midsize fleets that have been lagging behind on their purchases of vehicles with new engines. That also applies to construction-related mobile fueling where off-road engines have been delayed with USEPA Tier 4 emission requirements compared to on-road diesel engines.
"I think now is a very good time for a card lock facility to start getting into this business because if they don't have it their customers are going to have to go somewhere else, probably one of the larger travel centers in order to get that DEF or pay for more expensive packaging," said Wenzel.
Future Market Drivers
Diesel-powered automobiles are not exceedingly common today in the United States although they are quite common in Europe. However, in the future they could very well provide a major solution for automakers looking to meet stringent CAFE mileage standards.
Other future markets are even more certain. In January 2011, USEPA off-road Tier 4 interim regulations took effect with engines over 175 hp which required a nitrogen-oxide emissions reduction of 50 percent and particulate reduction of 90 percent. In 2014-2015 the Tier 4 final requirements come into play requiring a further significant NOx reduction; however, a variety of "flexibility" options could delay final implementation among all manufacturers until 2021. In 2016, USEPA Marine Tier 4 regulations go into effect requiring a reduction in NOx and HC emissions of up to 75 percent and a reduction in particulate matter of 80 percent compared to current Tier 2 requirements.
"DEF is now being mandated for off-road equipment and marine equipment that is where you're starting to see new trends and new market opportunities open up," said Brandon Grote, district manager and product specialist with Hamilton, Ohio-based OPW Fueling Components. "Anyone who is making equipment into those arenas should have a pretty good year for DEF systems this year next year and the following year. As long as the diesel engine market stays strong and new vehicle are being sold, this will turn into a profit center for everyone in the long-term. But if we see a slowdown in the economy and people stop buying trucks like they did a few years back, there will be money lost in DEF."
About NPNweb | Submit News | Editorial Guidelines | Links | Subscription Center | Archives
Copyright © 2013 by Specialty Information Media All rights reserved. Reproduction Prohibited.View our terms of use and privacy policy. Please contact us with questions and comments.


text:
Search results
Order by most recent / most popular / relevance
Results: 1-1 of 1
USUK Treaty reduces ITAR requirements for defense-related US-UK transactions
- Thompson Hine LLP
- -
- United Kingdom, USA
- -
- April 23 2012
On April 13, 2012, the Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty between the United States and the United Kingdom entered into force with the exchange of diplomatic notes between the two countries
No results found. Please try another search.
No results found. Please try another search.


text:
Imperial Edict.
By this time, it's obvious that our glorious leader and fearless visionary is facing a very dicey path on his way to 'another four years'. The facts are that no one in their right mind wants to see another four years of government sponsored penury… or government tyranny. Barack Hussein Obama committed his latest unconstitutional and illegal act by pronouncing the illegal alien 'dream act' | Read More »