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Chevy Tahoe 2007, Super 50 Series Delta Flow (SUV) Stainless Steel Performance Muffler (853057) by Flowmaster®, MODERATE SOUND, 3" Center Inlet / 3" Offset Outlet, 5" Thick x 10" Wide x 17" Case Length x 23" Overall Length. The Super 50 is suitable for everyday driving. Its large resonance chamber reduces sound levels with very limited restrictions to the gas flow. It is suitable for a wide variety of big displacement engine applications, for SUVs, trucks and full-size cars. The Super 50 is an excellent choice for muscle cars and street performance vehicles.
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131.31Brand: Flowmaster Part Number: 853057 UPC: 700042025411Flowmaster® has its roots in solving the engine noise problems encountered by California racers in the 1980s. In 1983 Flowmasters founder, Ray Flugger, created his first patented design of racing silencers, which dampened noise with minimal loss of power. Ray attached handles to ease carrying the square shaped race mufflers through the race pits, and the mufflers became known as the "suitcase mufflers." Today, the innovative Flowmaster mufflers are the result of years of development with top race engine builders, thousands of hours of dyno research and "real-world" on-track testing.
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Flowmaster® 853057 - Super 50 Series Delta Flow (SUV) Stainless Steel Performance Muffler (Moderate Sound, 3" Center Inlet / 3" Offset Outlet)Average Rating: 5 of 5APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITY(5)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITYGreat Muffler2007 Chevy Tahoe
| Posted by Brandon D. | (Mesa, AZ)I bought this muffler for my wife's 2007 Tahoe. She wasn't too excited when it showed up in the box, but after we welded it up, you should have seen her face. I would buy this muffler again, it sounds great.
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"Bra hotell för resande med barn"Betygsatt av en Hotels.com-gäst nov 22, 2011
Helt ok hotell det stod att det var fri frukost vilket visade sig bara gällde 2 vuxna och barn under 10 år. Så det blev att betala extra för 2 vilket inte framkom förrän vi kom ner till frukost. Andra dagen blev det Diners istället vilket kostade samma för hela familjen som för två extra på Hotellet. Annars var det ett helt ok hotell
"wyndham garden hotel harrisburg"Betygsatt av Björn R från "Stockholm" den okt 16, 2011
ett trevligt hotel till ett bra pris, rent och snyggt, trevlig personal i receptionen, det som fattas är en inkluderad bra frukost,
"Ramada Limited Mechanicsburg"Betygsatt av Anders P från "Åhus" den okt 11, 2011
Hotelet var bra absolut inget att klaga på. Det enda som kanske störde lite var plinget i Hotel hissen som plingade i tid och otid. Men det är en bagatell, där var litet frukostsrum men frukosten var bra för att vara i USA.
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"Hotel not prepared"
The hotel did not have the pool open. The desk person who checked us in informed that breakfast started at 6am. We came by at 7am for breakfast and were told they were behind because of Thanksgiving and to come back 30 minutes later. Room was quiet and comfortable, so no complaints there.Verifierad gästrecension
"Almost like Home"
As always, a great stay at this location. Close to everything including diversity of food vendors. They had cookies and fresh fruit available this time which I also liked. Great stay at a great prices.Verifierad gästrecension
"Great find"
Being from the West coast we had not tried these hotels. Stayed at several on this trip. Very reasonable pricing - clean, excellent service and free breakfast. Was a perfect spot to allow us to visit both the National Civil War museum in Harrisburg and GettysburgVerifierad gästrecension
The room was nice, breakfast was reasonable. The hot tub was cold. I was really looking forward to a hot soak after a long day of traveling...Verifierad gästrecension
"Ok, not worth out-of-way stay"
it's out of the way, weird neighborhood, but close to interstates. not the most friendly staff, room a little cramped. ok for a couple nights. its true... staff friendliness makes a huge difference.Verifierad gästrecension
Horrible!! My room was not cleaned and even after I went to the front desk at 12:40 P.M. and requested the room be cleaned, I was told the cleaning staff was not finished and would get to my room. I returned at 5 P.M. only to find the room NOT cleaned and I was told I would have to clean it myself because the staff went home.Verifierad gästrecension
Hotel and room was clean, staff was friendly, breakfast was good. Only detractor was that there was WAY too much chlorine in the pool area. I wasn't even swimming and it was burning my eyes just sitting poolside.Verifierad gästrecension
"clean, inexpensive inn with good quality furniture"
Everything about my stay was pleasant except for 2 things: the heater in the room was noisy, and the complimentary breakfast choices were just okay--powdered scrambled eggs instead of fresh eggs tasted terrible. Did not have any whole grain, whole wheat breads, bagels. Did serve hot oatmeal, howeverVerifierad gästrecension
"A little hard to find, but good overall"
While convenient to the limited access route 15, the hotel is on a side road that could be mistaken for an access ramp. A prominent, lit sign would be helpful. Facility is clean, comfortable and attractive, and the free breakfast was very good.Verifierad gästrecension
"not at all satisfied"
no customer service whatsoever. some guests were muddy and hotel never cleaned up lobby, elevators, halls, etc for 2 days. disgusting. employees didn't care one bit. never staying here again.Verifierad gästrecension
"Not worth the money"
Front desk manager (Bill) was not helpful at all. Upon checking in, was told that my room was already checked into. Was not able to offer a different room away from highway (as I had originally requested). No non-feather pillows. Had no clue where we could eat or offer up suggestions. Workout room had no air conditioning, was minimum 85 degrees when […] not in use. Would not recommend this hotel. There is a marriot and hilton in the area, might be 20-30 more, but worth it. MerVerifierad gästrecension
Staff was accommodating and friendly. Rooms were clean. Breakfast was delicious.Verifierad gästrecension
"Great Hotel!"
Clean and comfortable. Great breakfast! They were renovating while we stayed, so it will be even nicer in the next few weeks.Verifierad gästrecension
"Pool out of order"
Everything was great with the hotel except the pool was out of order. They were re-doing the tile floor. They said they would see if it would be open later - come back. We did hours later and oh no we can't open the pool. Other guests said they were told it would be open 6am Sunday. At 10am they were till working on it. That is our one time a year we […] go on vacation and we were really looking forward to the pool! We should of got a discount. Other than that the hotel was great!!!! Breakfast was real good! Very clean! MerVerifierad gästrecension
"Close to the highway ... maybe too close"
The hotel is conveniently located off Rte. 15 right by the PA turnpike. Very easy access. But it's unfortunately situated right next to the highway, and the room is not insulated enough to block the traffic noise at night (despite what looks like an attempt to add a layer of plexiglass over the existing windows). The rest of the suite wasn't well-insulated […] either. Noise from the hall kept my daughter awake as she tried to sleep on the sleeper sofa in the living room. And someone's shower sounded like the water was pouring right into our bedroom (it was louder than when anyone used our shower). MerVerifierad gästrecension
"Nice hotel!"
We stayed two nights. The room was clean and staff was polite and friendly. The pool had some maintenance issues. We would stay there again!Verifierad gästrecension
Very pleasantly surprised. Our room was excellent, quiet, clean, the bed was comfortable, the room had everything we needed. Great location to Gettysburg and Hersey Park.Verifierad gästrecension
"Hershey Auto Show"
This is a great motel to use if you are going to the Hershey Auto Show...close enough to make an easy trip, but far enough away to be out of all the traffic. The staff are very friendly. The breakfast is great.Verifierad gästrecension
"my wife didn't like this particular Country Inn"
Food revolting, staff unhelpful, condition of equipment poor. Give it a missVerifierad gästrecension
Was very disappointed. Bathroom had stopper removed from tub and left on soap rack, and no stopper in sink. Toilet overflowed with normal use. Truck noise. No room to park, had to park on lawn. Not up to standards of other Country Inns I have visited.Verifierad gästrecension
Svar via Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Harrisburg West Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We apologize for the dissatisfaction of your stay. We take the time to listen to your constructive comments so we can continually improve our services. We apologize that the rooms were not cleaned properly and that our parking is some what limited.
"quality and price"
enjoyed our stay room was very nice, staff was very pleasant, breakfast was great.Verifierad gästrecension
"Only spent 4 hours"
Noisy fan in room. UGH. All i wanted was a quiet room to sleep so the room fan was a deal breaker. Everything else was clean and good location off PA turnpike.Verifierad gästrecension
"MyRrecent Stay"
Upon my arrival the bathroom was dirty, the carpet was filthy and the staff wasn't very friendly. This review does not reflect that of the Country Inn and Suites in State College Pennsylvania.Verifierad gästrecension
Very noisy from traffic of Route 15. Would ask for a room on the front of hotel if I stayed again.Verifierad gästrecension
"Clean, comfortable and hospitable"
clerks were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Would stay there again.Verifierad gästrecension
This hotel was comparible to the Country Inns and Suites we always stay at where ever we travel. We look for them first in our travels.Verifierad gästrecension
"Go somewhere else"
Stayed at this hotel after a day at Hershey Park. There are many closer hotels. As soon as we arrived to this out of the way hotel we noticed a boarded up hole in the exterior wall as if someone drove their car through the hotel. Upon entering the lobby you can immediately tell this hotel is outdated. Rooms were also outdated and bed was horrible. At […] 10:30 at night our toilet stopped up and when we called the front desk they said you can come down and get a plunger or switch rooms. Found someone else's hair on clean wash cloth. Would never recommend this place. MerVerifierad gästrecension
Svar via Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Harrisburg West Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We apologize for the dissatisfaction of your stay. We take the time to listen to your constructive comments so we can continually improve our services. . We hope for another opportunity to exceed your expectations.
"near perfect hotel experience"
Very hard to get around metro area from motel.. traffic patterns horrible... but, hotel could not make those things better !Verifierad gästrecension
recommend as a very good overnight stay. Close to mall, main hiways and food.. Clean and good breakfast, No fan in bathroomVerifierad gästrecension
This time I stayed it was a much better experience overall. Staff is friendly and helpful. Missing some of the anemities I'm used to receiving at a Country Inn and Suites- cookies, fresh fruit, fresh coffee and a to go bag.Verifierad gästrecension
"Average room, above average staff"
It always bothers me when you book a room for 4 people and there are only two bath towels in the room. They also ran out of towels at the pool and when I tried to track some down, I was told there weren't any. But, the laundry worker did go into a cleaned room and find some towels. Also the clerk on duty when we checked in (late Sun night) was very […] helpful in finding a place that would deliver a pizza to us. MerVerifierad gästrecension
GREATVerifierad gästrecension
very goodVerifierad gästrecension
"Country Inn & Suites, Mechanicsburg"
The common areas and room were clean and pleasant. The staff was accommodating, though not particularly friendly. The free breakfast was unimpressive, but adequate. Overall, this hotel was nothing to brag about, but I also have no complaints.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"Very pleasant; would come here again"
clean room - looked recently renovated. Only complaint is that breakfast could have healthier food choices....Verifierad gästrecension
"Hershey park vacation!"
Very nice hotel ! We actually only used the room to sleep as we spent most of our time at Hershey park! The front desk staff gave us great directions to and from the park! Overall nice place !! Contiental breakfast was good !Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"Nice and close to Hersey"
Very nice stay and close to things to eat and do, we enjoyed are room and the cleanliness.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"A very nice place"
Only stayed for two nights, but the hotel was clean and neat. Staff helped out with any and all questions and concerns quickly, politely, and professionally. Definitely would recommend.Verifierad gästrecension
The staff was always pleasant and very friendly. No matter how many questions you asked them, they always responded with a smile and in a professional manner. The rooms were were great and comfortable. We enjoyed the pool and the hot tub. I thought the breakfast was great also. Although we didn't use the refrigerator, I opened it to check it out and […] it was dirty. That should also be checked before guest come. You never know who may need to use it. Overall, it was an excellent stay and we look forward to coming again. MerVerifierad gästrecension
"Good hotel stay the kids especially liked the pool"
We checked in at 6 the front desk gave us a list of restaurants near by we had dinner went back to hotel to enjoy the poolVerifierad gästrecension från Expedia
Gave us a key to a room that someone was in already...teen daughter opened an a half dressed man was in the roomVerifierad gästrecension
"Very pleasant hotel"
Really met our needs. VERY REASONABLE price. Excellent breakfast. Our grandchildren enjoyed the pool and the suite afforded plenty of space for all of us. Our bed sheets weren't as clean as I would have preferred and the stopper in the tub did not work well. The location confused our GPS (we came to understand that had happened before). Was easy to […] get back to Hershey for our plans the next day. MerVerifierad gästrecension
"Best deal I could find"
Staff was very friendly, nice rooms, and my kids loved the pool area.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"Kinda off the beaten path to get to, but nice."
Good amenities. Breakfast was pretty good. Enjoyed the quiet area and lots to see in the area.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"Good for the price"
Hotel was in good / fair condition, clean, and the staff was friendly and accommodating. Breakfast area was too small and therefore always packed. One of the days we were there my room didn't get clean and the towels weren't refreshed. With that said all in all it wasn't a bad place to stay. The price was right, location was good for what we wanted […] to do. We would stay there again. MerVerifierad gästrecension
"Clean, quiet, good breakfast"
It was close to Hershey and Gettysburg. Excellent experience!Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"Pa vacation"
Nice place to stay instead of the pricey hotels in Hershey or Gettysburg. Close to a lot of restaurants and shops.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"Hotel did not measure up"
Rooms where clean when we got there but they were not cleaned while we were there- 2 of our 3 rooms were not cleaned- when we called down about it all we got was an apology- then WE had to go downstairs to get towels and dump our garbage. No call from manager next day- lots of traffic trying to get to Hershey from this location due to mismanaged traffic […] lights. Also no places to eat but one Texas BBQ close by- desolate town. MerVerifierad gästrecension
Svar via Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Harrisburg West Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing Country Inn & Suites By Carlson. We sincerely apologize for the concerns that you shared about your recent stay at our location. We utilize the feedback from our guests to evaluate areas that we can improve. We look forward to sharing your comments with the hotel team and implementing the necessary changes. Sincerely,
"Nice hotel for overnite stay."
Did not get roll away bed as requested, not enough towels in bathroom per people staying in room. Had to go get towels ourselves.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"Standard Queen, Not! Queen!"
The overall room was clean and was OK but the "standard queen beds" are not really a queen , but a double bed. After searching hours on the internet for 2 queen beds versus 2 doubles for four adults was very disapponting, to get there and they were not at all what I expected. I have stayed in Country Inn and Suites before and I did have a normal queen […] bed and was very comfortable. The front desk said that the beds were the standard queens. So if you are wanting a spacious queen and not a double you may not want to stay here. MerVerifierad gästrecension från Expedia
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The Finch & the Tortoise - Itinerary B
The Galapagos: watch your step - iguanas, sea lions and boobies ahead.
(Was Galapagos Adventure)
Day 1 - Quito
Explore Quito, the capital of Ecuador and the highest capital city in the world with a judicial building (bear with us). La Paz, in Bolivia, is the actual highest capital city in the world, but it doesn't have a judicial building. We think someone, somewhere was extremely bored when they gave Quito that title.
- If arriving early, perhaps spend time getting acquainted with Quito
- Evening pre-departure meeting at approx 6pm (details will be at the hotel Reception)
- If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).
Day 2 - Baltra via North Seymour
Man of war birds, pirate birds, frigate pelican, frigatebirds - whatever you want to call them, these things are ridiculous (FYI, we call them frigatebirds). They've got the largest wingspan in comparison to their body out of any bird species in the world, and they can stay airbourne for an entire week. Head to North Seymour and see if you can't spot some of these awesome critters.
- Take an early morning flight to Baltra in the Galapagos Islands. Please note the pick-up time will usually be as early as 4am as Quito airport is a one hour drive and we must allow for delays and check-in times (Your Tour leader will confirm this time with you at the pre-departure meeting on day one.)
- Board the M.Y. Pelikano and set off on the Galapagos cruise
- Sail to North Seymour - one of the Galapagos' most visited islands
- Gain good views of Daphne Major and Minor
- Keep eyes peeled for the magnificent frigatebird, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 3 - San Cristobal & Cerro Brujo
Visiting a tiny island and a powder beach is a pretty fine way to spend a day, but just wait 'til you reach Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock). The water surrounding this rock, that juts 150m out of the sea, is a playground for wildlife. It's like Sesame Street, with less Cookie Monsters and more marine iguanas.
- Visit Isla Lobos and spend the morning relaxing by the island's rocky shores alongside blue-footed boobies and sea lions
- Be lucky to spot some the Sally Lightfoot crabs and the frigatebird
- Continue on to Cerro Brujo, a fine powder beach on San Cristobal's north coast and spend time snorkelling and relaxing
- Head to Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido) and cruise through the channel - one of the finest experiences in the Galapagos
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4 - Española
Española is also known as Hood Island. But you won't find any turf-wars or marine iguana cartel here, just 12,000 pairs of waved albatross and a whole bunch of other Galapagos wildlife living in harmony. Brightly coloured lava lizards are endemic to Española - they're basically marine iguanas that look like they got in a fight with a rainbow and lost. Very cool.
- Cruise to Española - the breeding site of nearly all of the world's 12,000 pairs of waved albatrosses
- Take trails right through the middle of booby colonies, where Galapagos doves and mockingbirds are also often seen
- Gain an epic panorama and a cliff-top viewpoint
- Perhaps see the elaborate courtship rituals performed by albatrosses before the female chooses her lifelong mate
- Visit Gardner Bay and one of the archipelagos longest stretches of white sand
- Go snorkelling alongside reef sharks, turtles and many species of tropical fish, including surgeon, parrot and angelfish
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5 - Floreana
Wildlife often steals the show in the Galapagos, but Floreana has a pretty interesting human history. It would take far too long to explain it all in this day-by-day itinerary, but make sure you write a letter to leave in the 220-year-old post box. We told you it was pretty interesting.
- Visit the island of Floreana - one of the most beautiful islands in the Galapagos
- Post a letter for passing boats at Post Office Bay
- Go swimming with turtles
- Head to Punta Cormorant and hike from a greenish-coloured sand beach, through black mangrove beds, towards a flamingo-filled lagoon
- Pass Galapagos millwork, passion flower and the unique button mangrove
- Take a panga ride to the Mirador - excellent for viewing marine life such as golden eagle rays, sea turtles, sea lions and Galapagos penguins (This is dependant on the weather conditions and is viewing trip only)
- Take in sweeping views of the coastline from Enderby Island to Post Office Bay, including Cerro Straw and the pool of flamingos at Punta Cormorant
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6 - Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz & Charles Darwin Research Station
Giant tortoise can grow up to four feet long. Think about that. That's about three and a half feet of tortoise more than you'll ever have seen before. Pay them a visit on Santa Cruz.
- Visit the town of Puerto Ayora and the Charles Darwin Research Station
- Perhaps have a close-up encounter with a giant tortoise
- See loads of newborn and young giant turtles, thanks to the research station's breeding program
- Fly back to Quito for overnight
BreakfastDay 7 - Quito
Brekkie. Goodbyes. Home. Until next time, compadre.
- The trip ends today after breakfast
Breakfast -
What to Know
Map Itinerary
Trip Dates and Prices
Start Date – End Date Trip Status Price -
Past Travellers' Ratings & Comments
At the end of each trip, we ask our travellers to provide feedback. We publish the positive, negative and neutral feedback on this page to give you an overall idea of what to expect on this trip.
The Finch & the Tortoise - Itinerary B
Malcolm - Australia, 8 Jun, 2013
The trip was amazing. The guide and crew on the boat (Pelikano) were terrific as was the group we were traveling with.
What to know
On arrival in the islands you must pay the US$110 national park fee to enter Galapagos National Park (This includes the US$10 transit fee). Once you arrive at Isabela Island there is also a fee to be paid of US$20


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Okay, now a LOT of people are looking forward to KABOSH and have ben for some time (as well as the All 6's & 7's album) Now with Tech & Kriss doing this live, rock band with the dirty worms, Don't you people think it would be a good idea to see groups like Dead Celebrity Status, Bionic Jive, (HeD) P.E. have a chance to tour with KABOSH as a co headliner or opening act?
Now here's another idea...We know Kutt Is working with Black oxygen From KCMO...What would people think If Lajon Witherspoon (Of SevenDust) were to do a collab track with KABOSH?
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I agree all of those bands are brilliant and together would make for one amazing tour! I have seen the crowds that some of those bands pull. The energy would definately be through roof!
Check out youtube...I am new to music scene and I know each of these bands...thanks to my friends and youtube I am learning quickly who is out there and there is a lot of great shyt weither you heard of them or not they will blow you mind!
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Bill Richardson says he's still reviewing documents and public comments related to a possible posthumous pardon for one of New Mexico's most famous Old West outlaws.
Richardson says he will decide whether to pardon Billy the Kid by Friday, his last day in office.
Albuquerque attorney Randi McGinn had petitioned for a pardon, contending New Mexico Territorial Gov. Lew Wallace promised one in return for the Kid's testimony in a murder case against three men.
Aside from the Kid's case, Richardson says he won't grant any other pardons or commute any other sentences before leaving office.
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Auburn defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder got his start in major college football running Georgia's defense. Secondary coach Willie Martinez used to hold that job, too.
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A man is examined in one of two ways: while standing (bending forward at the waist, leaning against an exam table) or while lying on his side on an examination table (with his knees pulled up to his chest in the fetal position).
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The doctor will gently insert a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum. For men, this is done to feel the back of the prostate or the colon/rectum. For women, the goal is to feel the reproductive organs, as well as the bowel. The doctor may also feel for abnormalities in the internal organs by applying pressure on the lower abdomen or pelvic area with the other hand.
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> related to Red Hat. The first of which is that the LSB mandates the > availability of RPM as a packaging method. This isn't so bad, except that the I don't see what the problem is - RPM is expressive enough, probably. look at Yum - probably one of the best package tools, and not apparently crippled by RPM. > LSB mandates so few libraries that vendors either need to ship a LOT of static > code, set up their own shared object library trees for what are often commonly really? I haven't looked at a lot of binary/closed apps, but what do they depend on? LSB covers all the normal system interfaces, including X. > used libraries, or use RPM dependencies to require other packages to be > installed. The latter option is the path of least resistance, especially if a > suitable RPM can be installed from the Red Hat installation media. Even if such but isn't that fair? > an RPM isn't on the media, using dependencies in the RPM makes it hard for users > of Debian, Gentoo, Slackware, and any other non-RPM based distribution to > install and run the software, even if they DO adhere to the other LSB library > versioning requirements, and even if they DO use a ported RPM manager of some > kind because the prerequisite packages will most likely not be installed by RPM > and in RPM's dependency database, but in the native package database of the > distribution in place. hmm, I use Yum, which appears to be exactly the sort of non-RPM tool that LSB explicitly permits. it seems to do OK with non-Redhat RPMs. > were supersets of the ANSI FORTRAN 77 standard. And much as all future FORTRAN > compilers ended up having to support Cray and DEC extensions because everybody > used them, developers end up using features in the core libraries and kernels of but how is this bad? if the users really do think the extensions are great, the next version of the standard should include them. > Red Hat kernel on any other distribution). Since an ISV has to, from a > practical standpoint, use SOME distribution as its development environment, and but it doesn't have to be so slovenly in coding that it has RH-isms. > since the RedHat distribution is the largest commercial player, the defacto > result is that the majority of applications will be developed, tested, and > compiled for distribution on their products, and only developer discipline and > vigilance will ensure that the temptation to depend on "redhatisms" is avoided. so why don't app-developers strive for this minimal-seeming level of competence? > In short, we have traded one 800 pound gorilla for an 800 pound walrus. I think you're saying that RH is the new MSFT, which seems pretty funny...
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Saturday at 2 p.m.: Governor Deval Patrick announced this afternoon that effective at 4 p.m., he will be lifting the driving ban. Still, be sure to drive with caution.
Saturday at 11:57 a.m.: While the snow appears to have stopped, Wilmington and other towns across the state were indeed slammed by a historic blizzard. According to news reports, in Boston it's the sixth ranked storm in history.
Because of the high snow totals, the MBTA has suspended its Saturday service. It's unclear when trains will be back up and running, but officials are hoping it will be by Monday.
Governor Deval Patrick's executive order banning cars from driving remains in place as of about noon on Saturday.
Updated at 7:33 p.m.: Cumberland Farms is making sure that the few vehicles on the road are fueled up for the long night ahead.
Beginning tonight at 6 p.m. and lasting through 5 a.m. Sunday morning, Cumberland Farms stores that remain open for business will offer a free cup of fresh brewed Farmhouse Blend coffee to all snow plow operators and utility workers, according a press release from the company.
Updated Friday at 5:59 p.m.: In case you missed it, firefighters are currently battling a four-alarm fire at Avalon Oaks that started on a fourth floor deck in the back of the building.
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Updated Friday at 12:48 p.m.: Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick announced just after noon that he has signed an executive order that bans vehicles from driving on roads today, effective at 4 p.m.
Updated Friday at 9:57 a.m.: Though the snow hasn't begun to fall yet, a pair of closings have been announced.
Wilmington Memorial Library will be closing at noon, as will Starbucks.
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Oh wow. I've been lurking off and on throughout the discussion, but it suddenly exploded.
Yeah, previously we had mixed age patrols. As the new Scouts ended their first year, we were placed in a patrol based upon sizing by adults (split up so patrol numbers were nearly equal). I was going to suggest doing the same sort of thing with the age-based since we have three permanent patrols (except let the Scouts choose based upon vacancies), but wanted to see what other people did.
I glanced through many of the posts, so I'll look at them more tomorrow. I can say that I used to be a Bobwhite and I never recall patrols changing. I think Beavah's point was that these WB patrol don't change in the duration of the course. Because yeah, they'll obviously change with a new class. Iunno.
By all means, continue the back-and-forth. I'm just here to evaluate opinions and avoid catastrophes (if any).
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There seems to be a lot going on here!!
I'm very much OK with there being different courses for different horses.
While of course my ego isn't ever going to allow me to say that what I've been doing is wrong.
Still if someone finds something that works for them?
Then not going with it, might seem kinda daffy.
I'm not in favor of age based Patrols.
In part because I never used the idea.
I also tend to think that this isn't the way it ought to work.
I'd never seen or heard of age based Patrols or New Scout Patrols before coming to the States.
Back in the UK, when I was a Lad and later when I was SM (Scout Leader.)
Little fellows moved from the Pack to the Troop on their birthday or as close to their birthday as possible.
For a month or so ahead of time they had visited the Troop and got to know their way around.
The PLC met and discussed which Patrol they would join.
Lads who joined from the street. (Not from the Pack) As a rule hung out with their friends or the person who brought them for a few weeks then moved to a Patrol, again this was something that the PLC had agreed on.
This seemed to work well. Mainly because there wasn't a big number of New Scouts all joining at the same time. (No big Cross Over in February.)
When I was a Scout, the Troop I was in stayed very much about the same size. About 36 or so Scouts.
Patrols were Patrols of about six and there were six Patrols.
Chances were that if you joined a Patrol that would be the Patrol you remained with.
This is kinda unusual.
Troops as a rule, go through Peaks and Valleys.
Either new Patrols are being formed or Patrols are being down sized because the Troop is becoming smaller.
I like the idea that the older Scouts take the younger Scouts under their wing and look after them.
This happens a lot better when the little Lad is a member of the same Patrol as the older Lad.
Mixed age Patrols, where the Patrols are about even allows for inter Patrol competition.
A big mistake I have seen both here and in the UK, is that many (Not all.) Adults seem to not to be able to look down the road.
While many of us at some time or another have things just where we think they should be.
A great group of Scouts, who get along well and work together well.
We forget that the most important person for the future of the Troop is that new little fellow that we really don't know that well.
I've also seen it where the adults are so busy catering for the older Lads that younger Lads just feel welcome and leave.
My son was a Scout in a Troop with same aged Patrols.
The year he crossed over the Troop got 16 new Scouts.
These new Scouts made up almost half of the Troop.
They became two Patrols.
By the following December, there were only 13 of these new Scouts.
They remained as two Patrols.
By the time he was 13 the two Patrols became one Patrol.
He attended almost every Troop meeting and event until he was about 15.
Then he got involved in sports and school plays.
There had been several New Scout Patrols join over the years. Each time they seemed to account for about 50% of the Troop size.
As SPL he did his best to look after these "Little Kids". - But other than that? He wanted no part of them, mainly because he didn't know them that well and he had no need to.
By the time he was 16 and had his driving license. He had for the most part out-grown what the Troop had to offer.
Him and a the few older Scouts that were still around were herded into an "Eagle Patrol"
These older Scouts, tended to just visit the Troop if and when they had the time and nothing better to do.
They didn't participate in the Camp outs.
Most worked at the Summer Camp, so they didn't camp with the Troop.
I don't know if having them not be part of the Troop was a good thing or a bad thing?
I'm not sure if they had mixed aged Patrols if they might have felt that they were needed?
I do know that had it not been for the OA my kid would have quit.
With so many Troops seeing a large number of little fellows crossing over each year.
I do see that keeping them together as a group can make sense.
But ...
For me the Patrol is very much about older Scouts leading and taking care of the members of their Patrol.
To this day I remember how much I looked up to my first P/L.
I never remember looking at the younger Lads in my Patrol (When I was a P/L) As being "The little kids." - They were first and foremost Patrol Members.
I wanted them to do well as when they did it made me and my Patrol look good.
>>A big mistake I have seen both here and in the UK, is that many (Not all.) Adults seem to not to be able to look down the road.
I think the biggest issue on this forum is that people take the expression of a different opinion as an attack on their model. Everything on this forum has to be "I'm right", "my troop does it right."
Eagledad: If a Troop has mixed age patrols, and the Boys themselves, or the PLC makes that decision, than it would be boy led. If you, being an adult, are making the decision, I think I would be more than implying that isn't Boy leadership. Correct or no?
Through my time in Scouts, I was in a mixed age patrol (besides my first year in the NSP). I was in the Cavalry Patrol. Still have the little golden sword pin we used instead of a patrol patch.
Furthermore, On who's authority is it that patrols staying around forever is a good thing? That's your opinion, not a verifiable fact. Boys don't always stay in the same groups. They don't always keep the same friends. They don't always keep the same interests. 7 years of Scouting is a large amount of time in the life of a Boy. The people I considered to be my friends have changed quite a bit since I was 11 years old.
"Just because a program has a pre-designed long range structure does not mean in any way that the adults are controlling or that its not boy run. I will match our boy run program to anyone here. Our patrols were camping 100 yards apart long before that became popular on this forum. Successful mature programs require some kind of structure that uses the methods of program to reach the aims."
Again. At least with me, there I'm not advocating an I'm right, you are wrong sort of argument here. By all accounts, your Troop is boy led. They use mixed age patrols. That's their decision. Other Troops have Boys who have reached a different conclusion. Nothing wrong there. Except you and Beavah keep saying it is.
"Like Eamonn, the PLC picked the patrol for me and my best friend when I was a boy."
That's right. Thats boy led.
"A Brief history lesson here, the BSA didnt start encouraging the aged based patrol structure until around 1990. That is also when they switched to the tradition of crossing over new scouts in one group at the beginning of the year. The intent of the changes was to decrease the first year scout losses which were, and still are, the BSAs largest single loss of scouts. Eagle92 knows the history better than I, but that is why the literature is written the way it is. "
And in the Scoutmasters handbook post 1990's they actually talk of having New Scout patrols and Regular patrols. With kids of similar ages and interests. What of it? If having mixed age patrols in your troop has worked, and the results are good why change it?
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Not in any way trying to hijack the Thread.
I haven't taken the time to look back at my old postings.
I do however think that over the past few years, I'm not a mule headed as I used to be.
I'm not saying that I was wrong! Lord forbid me to ever admit such a thing!!
I'm just more accepting than I once was.
While we can all advise and chat away here in the Forum.
If the truth be known. When it comes to Patrols, Patrol size and what age the Scouts in the Patrols are?
We work with the Scouts we have.
Some Troops have for one reason or another older Lads, while the Troop down the road might well have younger Scouts.
My big fear of having age based Patrols is that if they manage to retain a lot of older Scouts, these older Lads scare the younger Lads away.
I found that me not seeing myself as the keystone but more of a Stewart helped me a lot.
While trying to ensure that each and every Scout gets the program he deserves is very important.
As a Stewart I'm also focused on the Troop as a whole and where it will be five years and maybe even ten years down the road.
Some adults seem to think that "Boy Led" is "Hands Off".
This is rarely true.
The first big hurdle is having the adults understand what it means for a group (Patrol or Troop) To lead themselves.
The next is for the Scouts to come to grips with it.
Some of this will be determined by the history of what has happened in the past and the Troop culture.
There are times when things go wrong.
The adult knows that things are not going right.
A lot of the time there will be some kind of a consequence when things don't go well.
Depending on what the consequence is?
The adult might very well allow whatever it is to play out.
Not rush in and try and fix it. (This can be very hard for a lot of adults.)
There is however no point in doing things this way if there is no follow up.
No!! I'm not talking about moaning and carrying on about how they messed up.
Chances are they will have worked out this already.
I really like using reflections so as they not only see where they went wrong but also look for what they could have done so as not to mess up.
Sometimes just having an adult around, one who can just be there and keep his trap shut! Will make this work and not become a group of Lads blaming each other.
>>Except you and Beavah keep saying it is..>Eagledad: If a Troop has mixed age patrols, and the Boys themselves, or the PLC makes that decision, than it would be boy led. If you, being an adult, are making the decision, I think I would be more than implying that isn't Boy leadership. Correct or no?
I think I've been talking past myself for a while here. Falling victim to my own observation. Taking things too personally on this forum. I apologize Eagledad.
I think I specifically said in a different post in this thread that your troop seems boy led to me. Anywhere else where I might be implying otherwise is not true.
"I notice you seem very offended with my opinion of dying patrols, but does it not make sense why you feel dying patrols are normal and I wouldnt sense aged based patrols have to die when the same group reaches age, while mixed age patrols are constantly being fed new blood. Its not even a matter of agreeing to disagree, our different opinions of dying patrols are each logical based from our experiences of the two different styles of patrols. However, the OP was asking the question from a mixed age patrol perspective. My answer would have been like yours if he was asking from a same age patrol. "
That pretty much sums it up for me. I can't elaborate any better than you did.
I misinterpreted some of things I read earlier on.
Certainly from a mixed patrol perspective, having patrols die is not normal. It would be a sign the troop is doing poorly. In a same Age patrol troop, it's completely normal.
The OP asks about Age based patrols. He asked how they ensure the patrols don't die. In an age based patrol system... they do die. That's my opinion on the matter based on experience.
And Eagledad, I certainly respect your experience. I respect everyone on this forum, almost all of whom have more time as Adults in Scouting than I do.
Yours in Scouting,
If a patrol wanted to order pizza on every campout, or eat only poptarts and cheerios for every meal because the didn't like to cook, would you let them? If you didn't let them, would that be an indication that the troop is not boy led?
"If a patrol wanted to order pizza on every campout, or eat only poptarts and cheerios for every meal because the didn't like to cook, would you let them? If you didn't let them, would that be an indication that the troop is not boy led?"
If a patrol wanted to order pizza on a campout, that's certainly not Scouting. Or camping really. I don't think myself or the Adult leaders shooting that down is not being Boy led.
With regards to Poptarts and cheerios. Sure. Why not let em try it? They'll find out really quick when other patrols are eating dutch oven meals that poptarts and cheerios aren't really all that tasty and would be really not fun in the winter. We had a patrol that always wanted donuts for breakfast. When it got to be 20 degress in December, they realized that donuts aren't a great breakfast choice. However I do see your point.
If the boys want to hike Mount Everest, is saying no not being boy led? I certainly don't think so. I'd say the Scoutmaster needs to step in. Perhaps steer them to a more feasible adventure, like the AT?
I think you've taken my position on letting boys pick what patrol system they'd like to operate and grossly exaggerated it. Perhaps I havn't been very clear in one of my other posts.
I'm certainly not advocating that the Scouts can literally do ANYTHING they want. There is a program that the adult volunteers do have to carry out.(This message has been edited by Sentinel947)
It was not my intent to exaggerate your position, and if that is how it came across, I apologize. I was merely trying to make an analogy, and perhaps didn't do such a great job.
I wholeheartedly agree with your statement "I'm certainly not advocating that the Scouts can literally do ANYTHING they want. There is a program that the adult volunteers do have to carry out."
In addition to a program, we have been given aims of character, citizenship, and fitness. As adult leaders, we mentor our charges. We guide them based on what we want the scouts to get out of the program. Some of us want scouts to hang out with their friends and learn a few outdoors skills. Some of us want scouts to learn leadership skills.
So in my mind, I see little difference between guiding scouts to select meals that need to be cooked and guiding scouts in structuring patrols.
Cooking requires scouts to work together; it helps them become self confident by learning and continually practicing a skill. Something we want, so adults either require it, set expectations, or use a socratic method to help the scouts arrive at the same conclusion.
Patrol structure impacts how scouts learn leadership. From my view, one structure teaches leadership by scouts first learning to be followers of other, more experienced scouts, and then are able to emulate that when they want to try their hand at PL. The other structure tends to put a scout in a leadership position in more of a trial and error situation, where he has to try to lead scouts when he has not had the experience of being led by another scout, does not know any more than the scouts he is leading, nor have any more experience than the rest of the scouts in his patrol.
I think that mentoring scouts in meal planning, in selection of destinations, and in patrol structure is within the purview of the ScoutMaster, as part of helping to achieve the aims of scouting.
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"I think that mentoring scouts in meal planning, in selection of destinations, and in patrol structure is within the purview of the ScoutMaster, as part of helping to achieve the aims of scouting."
I wish I could have been that succinct with my words.
"So in my mind, I see little difference between guiding scouts to select meals that need to be cooked and guiding scouts in structuring patrols."
That's certainly valid. As Beavah said, it all depends on goals and expectations.
I liked your analogy of cheerios and poptarts. It made me laugh because We had a patrol when I was lad that tried something similiar with donuts. And when the December Klondike derby rolled around, they weren't very pleased with their donuts. Needless to say they learned something from that experience.
On the flip side, after I aged out, we had a new Scoutmaster. When a different patrol tried something similiar to the poptarts, donuts, whatever scenario, he told them to remake their meal plan. I don't think that's a bad thing. It's expanding their knowledge, their cooking abilities, and forcing them to try something new. Not bad at all.
However: You made a great point... Let me see if I can find it: AHA! here.
"Cooking requires scouts to work together; it helps them become self confident by learning and continually practicing a skill. Something we want, so adults either require it, set expectations, or use a socratic method to help the scouts arrive at the same conclusion."
" or use a socratic method to help the scouts arrive at the same conclusion"
I really like that.
I think part of my problems on this forum is I fail to fully capture my whole opinions on subjects and leave posts not fully explained.
In regards to NSPs, yep 1989 is when they officially came about, along with a lot of other changes. First mention of a "new Scout patrol" (sic) in Scouting literature is page 10 of the 10th ed. BSHB. And then it states that folks stay in it until First class or 7th grade and a Troop Guide is appointed to them with an ASM working with them.
Prior to 1989 unless you were a guinea pig, and I was one in 1986, you were in a mixed age patrol from the get go. My troop experimented with a NSP in 1986 and I was appointed PL, which would correspond to Troop Guide today since I was appointed by the SM. Again it was a mess, and at the end of a year doing the NSP, we went back to mixed age patrols. Although my remaining Ravens stayed together, we got some of the new Scouts and one person from another patrol
Doing some quick research on Patrol Method, and it's interesting. 3rd edition SM HB suggested several methods of forming patrols. One was letting the Scouts play some games with them picking the teams, with the SM making sure things are balanced and there are no problems. When things work, announce that patrols are formed.
Another method was by neighborhoods, i.e. all the scouts in one area are one patrol, scouts in a different area another patrol. A third method was by school, i.e scouts attending one school are X patrol.
Last method gets complicated, but I've seen something similar work. Scouts write on a secret ballot A) who they would want to be in a patrol with and B) Who their first and second choice for PL would be if in that group.
Way my troop did it was simple: every six months, unless we got enough new scouts to add a patrol before that, the troop allowed everyone to switch patrols and elect new PLs. To join a patrol, you walked to that patrol's meeting corner. SPL and/or SM may make a change or two to balance out the patrols, but I honestly don't remember that happening except once or twice. Once everyone was in their patrol, PL would be elected.
Usually you stayed with your patrol until A) we grew and added a patrol, B) we loss members and had to merge patrols C) You were elected into the Leadership Corps after meeting the requirements. Usually PLs once elected tended to get reelected. Not unusual for a PL to have 12-18 months tenure. Most of the time, PLs moved up to the Leadership Corps.
Again I have had problems with, and seen problems with NSPs. I've seen leaders get too involved in NSPs for my taste, and the last time I saw an NSP in action, it was total as evidence by previous posts on the camp out several months ago.
The rational behind the NSP concept, just like the concept of removing time requirements for T-2-1, was based upon retaining members. And I think that BSA didn't really look at ALL of the data.