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Olympic gold medallist Matthew Mitcham says he'll heed a rudimentary lesson after hitting his head on a pool deck at the Australian diving championships.
The 2008 Beijing 10-metre platform champion was taken to hospital for precautionary scans after banging his head when he fell while rushing to join fellow finalists for the three-metre springboard event at Brisbane's Chandler Aquatic Centre on Thursday.
He was later released when the scans came back clear.
''OMG I'm totally fine. Everyone else had a duty of care, but I've just left hospital. Official diagnosis: a bump on the noggin. No biggy :P,'' said Mitcham on Twitter.
He later added: ''I feel I should also say the accident was entirely my fault for my reckless disregard of the 'no running on pool deck' rule. Lesson: LEARNT!''
The 24-year-old won the one-metre platform final on Wednesday. The championships end on Friday.


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Evolution Hoax
Throughout the course of history, people who have wished to disseminate immorality and corruption on Earth have employed the technique of slandering true believers who called them to the true path. This method was employed against the Prophet Noah (as), the Prophet Solomon (as), the Prophet Moses (as), the Prophet Muhammad (saas), and all of Allah's messengers and those around them. However, by Allah's will, it never succeeded in achieving its aims, and the slanders uttered never harmed these worthy individuals. Allah always protected His devout servants against them. One of the examples given in this regard in the Qur'an is that of the Prophet Moses (as):
You who believe! Do not be like those who abused Moses. Allah absolved him of what they said and he was highly honored with Allah. You who believe! Fear Allah and speak words which hit the mark. (Surat al-Ahzab, 69-70)
The fact that all the messengers and prophets sent throughout history have faced the same situation shows that the slanders directed against Hazrat Mahdi (as), verbal or physical attacks, are an important portent regarding the End Times.
In the same way that the slanders against Muslims in the past failed to achieve their objectives, however, so those uttered in order to hinder the Prophet Jesus (as) and Hazrat Mahdi (as) in their work of spreading Qur'anic moral values among all mankind will, by Allah's leave, also be ineffective. In one verse Allah reveals the situation of those who set traps for believers:
And likewise in every city We set up its greatest wrongdoers to plot in it. They plot against themselves alone, but they are not aware of it. (Surat al-An'am, 123)
The hadiths of our Prophet (saas) also contain indications that the slanders against Hazrat Mahdi (as) and his community will be ineffective, and that all this will merely enhance that holy community's enthusiasm, excitement and devotion to the religion of Allah. In one hadith our Prophet (saas) describes this characteristic of that blessed community in these terms:
After you, the most auspicious of Muslims [the congregation of Hazrat Mahdi (as)] will emerge to strive against them, and these are the people of Islam, who fear no condemnation or slander on the path of Allah...(Sunan Ibn Majah, 10/259)
All this goes to show that devout believers should not be alarmed in the face of the slanders uttered either against them or against other believers, and that Muslims should not be suspicious of one another. What the believer needs to do is to evaluate every event, every verbal and physical onslaught from the unbelievers, according to the perspective revealed in the Qur'an. All contemporary believers must exhibit the same submission as the patient and moderate approach adopted in the face of slander by Allah's messengers and those around them in the past. Thinking in this way, in the light of the verses of the Qur'an, will by Allah's leave be a means whereby the obstacles to people recognizing Hazrat Mahdi (as) are lifted.
The Sorcery Slander
We sent Moses with Our signs and clear authority to Pharaoh, Haman and Qarun. But they said, "A lying magician." (Surah Ghafir, 23-24)
Equally, no messenger came to those before them without their saying, "A magician or a madman!" Did they bequeath this to each other? Indeed they are an unbridled people. (Surat adh-Dhariyat, 52-53)
Do people find it so surprising that We should reveal to a man among them: "Warn mankind and give good news to those who believe that they are on a sure footing with their Lord"? The unbelievers say, "This is downright magic!" (Surah Yunus, 2)
The Falsehood Slander
Pharaoh said, "Council, I do not know of any other god for you apart from me. Haman, kindle a fire for me over the clay and build me a lofty tower so that perhaps I may be able to climb up to Moses' god! I consider him a blatant liar." (Surat al-Qasas, 38)
They are surprised that a warner should come to them from among themselves. The unbelievers say, "This is a lying magician." Has he turned all the gods into One God? That is truly astonishing!" (Surah Sad, 4-5)
Thamud denied the warnings. They said, "Are we to follow a human being, one of us? Then we would truly be misguided, quite insane! Has the Reminder been given to him of all of us? No indeed! He is an impudent liar." 'They will know tomorrow who the impudent liar is. (Surat al-Qamar, 23-26)
The ruling circle of those of his people who disbelieved said, "We consider you a fool and think you are a liar." He [Hud] said, "My people, I am by no means a fool, but rather am a messenger from the Lord of all the worlds, transmitting my Lord's message to you, and I am a faithful counselor to you." (Surat al-A'raf, 66-68)
The Madness Slander
Or is it that they do not recognize their messenger and therefore do not acknowledge him? Or do they say, "He is a man possessed," when he has brought the truth to them? But most of them hate the truth. (Surat al-Muminun, 69-70)
They say, "You, to whom the Reminder has been sent down, are clearly mad." (Surat al-Hijr, 6)
Those who disbelieve all but strike you down with their evil looks when they hear the Reminder and say, "He is quite mad." (Surat al-Qalam, 51)
But then they turned away from him and said, "He is an instructed madman!" (Surat ad-Dukhan, 14)
The ruling circle of those of his people who disbelieved said, "We consider you a fool and think you are a liar." (Surat al-A'raf, 66)
[The ruling circle of Noah's people said,] "He is nothing but a man possessed so wait a while and see what happens to him." He [Noah] said, "My Lord, help me because of their calling me a liar!" (Surat al-Muminun, 25-26)
Before them the people of Noah denied the truth. They denied Our servant, saying, "He is madman," and he was driven away with jeers. (Surat al-Qamar, 9)
He [Pharaoh] said, "This messenger, who has been sent to you, is mad." (Surat ash-Shu'ara', 27)
But he turned away with his forces, saying, "A magician or a madman!" So We seized him and his armies and hurled them into the sea, and he was to blame. (Surat adh-Dhariyat, 39-40)
We know how they listen when they listen to you, and when they confer together secretly, and when the wrongdoers say, "You are only following a man who is bewitched!" (Surat al-Isra', 47)
They said, "You are merely someone bewitched. You are nothing but a human being like ourselves, so produce a Sign if you are telling the truth." (Surat ash-Shu'ara', 153-154)
... The wrongdoers say, "You are merely following a man who is bewitched." (Surat al-Furqan, 8)
The Perversion Slander
They said, "These two magicians desire by their magic to expel you from your land and abolish your most excellent way of life, so decide on your scheme and then arrive together in force. He who gains the upper hand today will definitely prosper." (Surah Ta Ha, 63-64)
Pharaoh said, "Let me kill Moses and let him call upon his Lord! I am afraid that he may change your religion and bring about corruption in the land." (Surah Ghafir, 26)
The ruling circle of his people said, "We see you in flagrant error." (Surat al-A'raf, 60)
Those who did evil used to laugh at those who believed. When they passed by them, they would wink at one another. When they returned to their families, they would make a joke of them. When they saw them, they would say, "Those people are misguided." (Surat al-Mutaffifin, 29-32)
Unbelievers' Mockery and Hate-Filled Words
The ruling circle of those of his people who disbelieved said, "We do not see you as anything but a human being like ourselves. We do not see anyone following you but the lowest of us, unthinkingly. We do not see you as superior to us. On the contrary, we consider you to be liars." (Surah Hud, 27)
Pharaoh called to his people, saying, "My people, does the kingdom of Egypt not belong to me? Do not all these rivers flow under my control? Do you not then see? Am I not better than this man who is contemptible and can scarcely make anything clear?" (Surat az-Zukhruf, 51-52)
In that way he made fools of his people and they succumbed to him. They were a people of deviators. Then when they had provoked Our wrath, We took revenge on them and drowned every one of them. We made them a thing of the past, an example for later peoples. (Surat az-Zukhruf, 54-56)
The Slander of Pride and Arrogance
Thamud denied the warnings. They said, "Are we to follow a human being, one of us? Then we would truly be misguided, quite insane! Has the Reminder been given to him of all of us? No indeed! He is an impudent liar." They will know tomorrow who the impudent liar is. (Surat al-Qamar, 23-26)
The Slander That They Sought Their Own Advantage and Self-Interest
They said [to Moses], "Have you come to us to turn us from what we found our fathers doing, and to gain greatness in the land? We do not believe you." (Surah Yunus, 78)
... "This is nothing but a human being like yourselves who simply wants to gain ascendancy over you." (Surat al-Muminun, 24)
The Slander That They Threatened the Public Peace and Security
He [Pharaoh] said to the High Council round about him, "This certainly is a skilled magician who desires by his magic to expel you from your land, so what do you recommend?" (Surat ash-Shu'ara', 34-35)
Pharaoh said, "Have you believed in him before I authorized you to do so? This is just some plot you have concocted in the city to drive its people from it." (Surat al-A'raf, 123)
The Slander Against the Prophet Joseph (as)
And then when he [Joseph] became a full-grown man, We gave him knowledge and right judgment too. That is how We reward all doers of good. The woman whose house it was solicited him. She barred the doors and said, "Come over here!" He said, "Allah is my refuge! He is my lord and has been good to me with where I live. Those who do wrong will surely not succeed." She wanted him and he would have wanted her, had he not seen the Clear Proof of his Lord. That happened so We might avert from him all evil and lust. He was Our chosen servant. They raced to the door. She tore his shirt at the back. They met her husband by the door. She said, "How should a man whose intention was to harm your family be punished for what he did except with prison or painful punishment?" (Surah Yusuf, 22-25)
She said, "You see! It's him you blamed me for. I tried seducing him but he refused. If he does not do what I order him, he will be put in prison and brought low." (Surah Yusuf, 32)
The Slander against Mary (as)
Mention Mary in the Book, how she withdrew from her people to an eastern place, and veiled herself from them. Then We sent Our Spirit to her and it took on for her the form of a handsome, well-built man. She said, "I seek refuge from you with the All-Merciful if you guard against evil." He said, "I am only your Lord's messenger so that He can give you a pure boy." She said, "How can I have a boy when no man has touched me and I am not an unchaste woman?" He said, "It will be so! Your Lord says, 'That is easy for Me. It is so that We can make him a sign for mankind and a mercy from Us.' It is a matter already decreed." (Surah Maryam, 16-21)
She brought him to her people, carrying him. They said, "Mary! You have done an unthinkable thing! Sister of Aaron, your father was not an evil man nor was your mother an unchaste woman!" (Surah Maryam, 27-28)
Since all the slanders in the above verses and more are reported in hadiths and the words of great Islamic scholars, they will also be made against Hazrat Mahdi (as). Accusations of madness, falsehood, perversion, self-interest, and turning people away from the true path may cause the public to form a negative impression of this holy individual. It is indicated in the hadiths that because of this fear, unease and uncertainty people will keep their distance from Hazrat Mahdi (as).

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St. Joseph's Peace Mission Trek XV Coming Up June 10th
It's that time of year again for the St. Joseph's Peace Mission Trek. Prove you can last 13 or 20 miles on your bike, pushing a stroller, or jogging, or just come for the after party at David and Jean Yewell's house. Whatever way you participate, it's for a good cause, children living at the peace mission and those young men that will be served at the newly built Yewell Home for Boys.


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Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets
Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets
Prepared for the Pew Center on Global Climate Change
November 2001
Michael Margolick and Doug Russell, Global Change Strategies International, Inc.
Eileen Claussen, President, Pew Center on Global Climate Change
In the United States and around the world, many businesses are demonstrating their commitment to solving the problem of climate change. Not only are companies speaking out on the severity of the problem, they are setting and meeting corporate targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from their businesses.
DuPont has committed to reduce its GHG emissions by 65 percent from 1990 levels by 2010. Shell will reduce its GHG emissions 10 percent from 1990 levels by 2002. And earlier this year, Alcoa announced it would reduce its GHG emissions by 25 to 50 percent by 2010.
In this report, authors Michael Margolick and Doug Russell of Global Change Strategies International, Inc. provide guidance to companies contemplating targets. Based on in-depth case studies of six diverse members of the Center's Business Environmental Leadership Council—ABB, Entergy, IBM, Shell, Toyota, and United Technologies Corporation—the authors trace the corporate target-setting process from the point of deciding to act on climate change, to the factors involved in setting a target, to management and employee engagement, and to evaluating, monitoring, and performance review.
A number of underlying themes emerged regarding companies' motivations for setting targets. Among the most salient are these: companies that set GHG reduction and energy efficiency targets do so because they believe that setting and meeting the targets will improve their bottom line and drive innovation. They believe that over the long term, the world will have to deal with climate change, so their climate-friendly investments will pay off. They also believe that by taking the initiative, they can help the government to create a climate change policy regime that works well for business. It is one thing to advocate policies such as reasonable targets and timetables and flexibility for businesses to use various means (such as emissions trading) to implement clearly defined goals. It is another thing to actually demonstrate via corporate action that these measures work.
However, in taking these actions, these leading businesses are taking risks. They are betting that there will ultimately be government policy on climate change, that it will allow companies flexibility, and that it will reward and not punish early movers. If they turn out to be wrong, these companies could be disadvantaged relative to their less proactive competitors.
As climate policy continues to develop, we should keep the following lessons in mind. First, it is clear that GHG emissions can be substantially reduced, and that there are many approaches that can be employed to meet this objective. Second, emissions can be reduced in ways that are cost-effective, and that generate ancillary benefits that improve companies' competitive positions. Finally, the diversity in the type and scope of targets and implementation activities that companies have taken on voluntarily indicates that policies to reduce emissions should be as flexible as possible. Flexibility not only allows for more cost-effective reductions, but also ensures that companies can focus their limited resources on achieving the greatest reductions. Companies and countries have only so much money to invest in addressing climate change. The more flexibility we allow, the more economically efficient our response will be, and thus the more environmental progress we will achieve.
The authors and the Pew Center would like to thank the companies featured in this report for sharing their experiences and perspectives, and acknowledge the members of the Center's Business Environmental Leadership Council, as well as Jennifer Nash of the John F. Kennedy School of Government and Sarah Wade of Environmental Defense for their review and advice on a previous draft of this report, and Matt Jones and Bob Masterson for their valuable contributions. Additionally, the Pew Center would like to thank the Energy Foundation for its generous support of this project.
Executive Summary
A growing number of companies have voluntarily adopted climate-related targets—numerical performance objectives for indicators related to climate change, such as energy efficiency and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This report explores companies' reasons for adopting targets, their choices of target types and levels, their plans for meeting the targets, and their progress to date. It also provides guidance, based on their experiences, to other companies that are considering climate-related targets.
The report is based on in-depth case studies of six members of the Business Environmental Leadership Council (BELC) of the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, supplemented by surveys and a workshop with additional BELC members. The case study companies are ABB, Entergy, IBM, Shell, Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America (TMMNA), and United Technologies Corporation. These particular companies were chosen to reflect a diversity of industries, target types, and headquarters locations.
The companies in this study vary widely in their reasons for adopting climate-related targets, and most have done so for several reasons. All of the companies see targets as improving their competitive market position by reducing production costs and enhancing product sales today, and in anticipation of regulatory and market environments of the future. Other reasons for setting climate-related targets include: to prepare for future regulation by investing in GHG emissions reductions now, to contribute to the design of efficient and equitable international and domestic GHG policies and programs, and to enhance corporate reputation via environmental leadership. However, voluntary targets can present risks to shareholders. Like the motivations for setting a target, the risks of doing so also vary by company. Risks include the following possibilities: governments will not recognize early action; governments will select a late baseline, rendering early reductions less valuable; and governments will not regulate at all, essentially punishing companies with targets for their good deeds because they, but not their competitors, will have incurred costs of making emissions reductions.
Companies have adopted several different kinds of targets. Some targets apply to purchases, others to companies' own energy use or emissions, and others to products; some focus on greenhouse gases, and others on energy use; some serve as absolute limits, and others are relative to indicators such as production levels and revenues. Which type of target an individual company chooses depends on its products and production methods, policy environment, and business models. The target's effect on emissions reductions, the existence of uncontrollable factors relating to emissions or energy use, the opportunity for cost-effective emissions or energy reductions, and the potential impact on company growth are four general considerations that influence a company's choice of target type.
Companies also have different methods for setting the target level. A "top-down" target-setting process sets the level for the whole corporation at once, without a plant-by-plant analysis. Under a "bottom-up" process, the corporate target level is based on analysis of potential reductions by individual plants.
Top-down and bottom-up elements occur within each company's target-setting process, but in widely varying proportions. Common steps in setting the target level include an emissions or energy use inventory, choice of target year, projection of business-as-usual emissions, and an iterative process that weighs potential target levels against the feasibility and costs of prospective action plans. It is beneficial to involve those who will be responsible for implementing the action plan in this process, in order both to ensure a reasonable target, and to put the organizational elements of the action plan into place. The case studies suggest that an environmental management system is a valuable tool for these purposes.
Naturally, the specific components of action plans to achieve climate-related targets depend on the target type and the products and production methods of each company. However, every company must make several general design decisions, including whether the plan will be designed through a "top-down" or "bottom-up" process, how the target will fit in with other environmental management activities, to what extent the plan will feature market mechanisms such as internal emissions trading and external offsets, and how to use research and development (R&D) resources and other means to drive technology innovation. Emissions trading may be useful for companies that wish to drive down costs by using market competition to encourage efforts to discover least-cost reductions. Internal emissions trading is especially useful for companies that are uncertain as to whether their allocation of the target among business units is least-cost, that are uncertain as to how their target will be achieved, and that have low trading transaction costs. Offsets may be valuable where the cost of emissions reductions within a company's own operations is high. The action plan may also need to respond to external risks imposed by markets, technological change, and regulation. An assessment of these factors may be useful in explaining the target results, both internally and externally, should emissions or energy use trend off-target.
The companies studied found that incentive systems for specific ideas and initiatives, as well as reinforcement of commitment by senior management, motivated employees and managers throughout the company. Many managers indicated that targets drive innovation within the company. Sometimes the mere existence of emissions or energy use data generates interest in, and ideas for, improvements that turn out to be profitable on their own. Companies also found that climate-related targets have a positive influence on employee morale. Internal communications are important in all cases — increasing employee understanding of climate change helps gain buy–in to the target, and generates new ideas on how to improve environmental performance.
Communications efforts and styles also vary by company. Typically, firms with relatively high direct emissions and top-down target-setting processes have higher-profile climate change communications efforts, including speeches and public presentations by the CEO. Companies with lower direct emissions, that have had environmental management systems in place for a number of years, and that have bottom-up target-setting processes, tend to take a more low-key approach to communications. Several companies have benefited from collaboration with third parties, such as environmental non-governmental organizations, to help get the message across. Partnerships with non-governmental organizations can build credibility and provide useful services.
Finally, all the companies studied are committed to reach their targets systematically, at low cost, and according to conditions in their particular businesses. The companies consider the achievement of climate-related targets to be as important as other critical indicators of the health of the business.
About the Authors
Michael Margolick, Ph.D.
Global Change Strategies International, Inc.
Dr. Margolick is one of Canada's leading experts in energy planning and in the economics and policy development of climate change. He was a Research Associate in the Program in Natural Resource Economics and the Senior Scientist of the Forest Economics and Policy Analysis Project, both at the University of BC. He has also worked for the Corporate Strategic Planning Unit at BC Hydro and was the Executive Director of the British Columbia Energy Council. Related expertise includes research and program evaluation, and public/stakeholder consultation. He is an adjunct professor in the School of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University.
Douglas J. Russell
Global Change Strategies International, Inc.
Mr. Russell is President of GCSI - Global Change Strategies International Inc., a Canadian firm dedicated to working with progressive corporate and public sector organizations to anticipate and respond to the challenges and opportunities of global change. Mr. Russell is responsible for the overall management and operation of GCSI. Prior to moving to the private sector, Mr. Russell was a senior executive in the Canadian government where he managed the development of Canada's National Action Program on Climate Change, and co-headed the Canadian delegation to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. He was the chief negotiator for Canada for the Berlin Mandate approved in April 1995 at the first meeting of the Conference of the Parties, and he chaired the international work of the OECD and IEA to define the reporting guidelines for Annex I countries under the Framework Convention. His professional experience includes complex international negotiations, federal-provincial and business- government relations, development of strategic plans, financial and personnel management, and management of organizations during periods of change.


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Did you know?
About 200 000 hectares of land is irrigated from the Gariep Dam.
The Gariep Dam Nature Reserve is a haven for anglers, watersports enthusiasts and game watchers. The reserve is over 11 000 hectares in size and has the largest herd of springbok in South Africa. It is situated on the northern shore of the vast 36 487-hectare Gariep Dam on the Orange River.
The Gariep Dam in the Free State is a watersport enthusiast's heaven with sailing, power boating, canoeing, angling, swimming and skiing while a tour of the dam wall, which is an astonishing engineering feat, takes visitors right down to the bedrock.
Situated between Bloemfontein and Colesberg in the Free State this nature reserve is a perfect respite on the long drive from Johannesburg to Cape Town or vice versa.
The whole family can relax at the adjoining privately owned Aventura Resort with its choice of activities, including swimming, tennis, golf, mini-golf and watersports. You have the option to stay at the resort or at one of a range of guesthouses and B&Bs in Gariep Dam Village near this Free State nature reserve.
The area is famed for its game and bird life. Game includes impressive herds of Cape Mountain zebra, red hartebeest and black wildebeest.
On the sporting side, visitors can enjoy river rafting, canoeing, boat rides and fishing. The Gariep 500 Rubber Duck Race and Watersport Festival is held in February each year.
Travel tips & Planning info
How to get here
Follow the N1, the major route between Cape Town and Johannesburg, and take the R71 off ramp halfway between Springfontein and Colesberg. Here you will find the Gariep Dam Nature Reserve.
Best time to visit
All year round.
Around the area
The Norvalspont Concentration Camp Graveyard and Stable Inn Environmental Education Centre offer interesting activities in the area.
Tours to do
Guided tours of Gariep Dam wall and local fish hatchery.
Get around
You will need your own vehicle, unless you are on a tour.
Where to stay
A number of guest houses, hotels and bed & breakfasts offer accommodation in the Gariep Dam area.
What's happening
Visitors can enjoy game drives, fishing, river rafting and canoeing, boat trips, the Watersport Festival and the Gariep 500 Rubber Duck Race in February.


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Disney completes $4.1bn LucasFilm acquisition
At closing Disney issued 37.07m shares and made a cash payment of $2.2m. Based upon the closing price of Disney shares on Dec 21 at $50, the transaction had a total value of approximately $4.06bn.
Lucasfilm's assets famously include the Star Wars and Indiana Jones properties, as well as a host of production, consumer products, animation, visual effects and post production assets such as Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound.
"We're thrilled to welcome Lucasfilm to the Disney family," said The Walt Disney Company president and CEO Bob Iger [pictured].
"Star Wars is one of the greatest family entertainment franchises of all time and this transaction combines that world-class content with Disney's unique and unparalleled creativity across multiple platforms, businesses and markets, which we believe will generate growth as well as significant long-term value."
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It says in the first paragraph that the Turismo in GTA IV was based upon the Ferrari F430, but it looks a lot more like a 360 Modena, if I may say so.Getalanoar (talk) 21:49, June 20, 2013 (UTC)
I can see why you would say that especially since the </span>360 Modena is in the same family as the F430. However, I would like to add that the 360 was replaced by the F430 in 2004 and thus in the GTA IV timeline it would make more sense that the Turismo is based on the F430. BetoDT (talk) 01:46, June 21, 2013 (UTC)
I don't know why it would make more sense? It does look more like the 360, so why would it make more sense if it was an F430?Getalanoar (talk) 08:22, June 21, 2013 (UTC)
Since GTA IV is takes place in 2008, it makes more sense that Rockstar would base the car on a Ferrari that was in production at the time. They did the same thing with the Turismo in GTA San Andreas , which was based on the Ferrari F40 (in production from 1987-92, the year that San Andreas took place).
However, the aesthetic differences between the 360 and F430 are quite minimal and seeing as how Rockstar did not completely replicate either design, a case could be argued for both cars being used as the base for the GTA IV Turismo. BetoDT (talk) 17:32, June 21, 2013 (UTC)
C7 Corvette?
This has to be a mix of the GT-R and Vette. You can see the similarites in the roof. The Corvette is closer than the V12 Zagato in the greenhouse area. The rear lights look like a Ferrari style rear end lights, similar to what is on the Enzo. -V (Indyb25)
The rear side Windows are almost identical to the V12 Zagato, along with the semi circle rear light cutout, positioned on the corner. The bumper, with its large diffuser unit and exhaust tip arrangement is also near identical to the V12 Zagato. The front quarter duct, with its chrome strip is also near identical. The main fact that proves this car is in no way related to the C7 is that this grand tourer existed last year and the C7 was only revealed this year. JBanton (Talk | Contribs) 23:44, July 17, 2013 (UTC)
458 Italia?
I think the Grotti Carbonizzare is based on the Ferrari 458 Italia with a bit of styling cues from the cars currently in the description paragraph.Here is a side by side comparrison to support my comment Andrew nicholson (talk) 15:50, August 29, 2013 (UTC)
Grotti has been a Ferrari parody throughout the Last two major GTA installments so it makes sense that the primary inspiration for the new Grotti is Ferrari's latest supercar. BetoDT (talk) 16:41, August 29, 2013 (UTC)
- Except that it quite clearly isn't.
- The front quarter duct; the Carbonizzare and V12 Zagato have a large duct, with a chrome strip near the top. The 458 doesn't even have a duct on the front quarter.
- Following on from this the length of the first box area of the Carbonizzare and V12 are near identical because the engines of both are in the front. The 458 has it's engine behind the driver, and so Fearrari made the 458's first box area much shorter in length than the V12 Zagato and Carbonizzare.
- The A-pillars; the Carbonizzare and V12 Zagato both have black A-pillars. The 458 has body coloured pillars.
- The wing mirrors; the Carbonizzare and V12 Zagato have CF wing mirrors. The 458 has body coloured mirrors.
- The rear windscreen; the Carbonizzare and V12 Zagato have a rear windscreen with a completely curved lower edge. The 458 has three linear edges at the bottom of its rear windscreen.
- The rear quarter area; the Carbonizzare and V12 Zagato have rear quarter areas which are outlined by a curve that is contoured to the rear wheelarch that connects the most forward point of the rear light cutout area.
- The rear lights; the Carbonizzare (with two lamps albeit) and V12 Zagato have circular lamps that are inset on a semi-circle cutout. The 458 italia has circular lamps that aren't inset on anything, but are connected to large ducts (which are not present on the rear face of the Carbonizzare).
- The exhaust/ diffuser arrangement; the Carbonizzare nd V12 Zafgato both have a large aero unit, which can be split into two vetrical levels; the top having exhaust tips which are either side of an area where the registration plate would mount and then a lower level that has diffuser blades spanning its entirety. The 458 Italia has central exhaust tips, only has diffuser blades on either side of those tips and the registration plate sits above the exhaust tips; nothing like the V12 Zagato and Carbonizzare.
- For the reasons that have just been mentioned I really don't understand how anybody could say this car is inspired by a 458 Italia, (I especiialy don't understand those who put the 458 in favour of the V12 Zagato). JBanton (Talk | Contribs) 19:13, August 29, 2013 (UTC)
- The Zagato is a concept car and not a production vehicle so it is unlikely to see it on the streets of Los Angeles. It is also an Aston Martin which has been parodied as Dewbauchee. Had the Carbonizzare been based on the Zagato it would not have been branded a Grotti.
- Also the rear of the Carbonizzare is flat like a 458 not rounded like the Zagato. The 458 also features the same diffuser/exhaust arrangement as the Carbonizzare. BetoDT (talk) 01:32, August 30, 2013 (UTC)
- Those two statements are fundamentally flawed and ultimately defeat themselves;
- The V12 Zagato is a production car, with 150 units produced.
- That diffuser statement is a nonsense; purely because the images and my earlier statement has already made it clear. I'm not even going to present anything new because that element has already been explained.
- As has been mentioned before the branding does not alter the fact of the car's design.
- If your images proved anything it's that the Zagato has some similarities to the Carbonizzare, but it's not the primary inspiration for the car. I respectfully disagree with your point on branding. Branding contributes as much as aesthetics to the parody of the vehicle.
- On the point of aesthetics, notice how the Zagato has an oval front grill, not squared like both the 458 and Carbonizzare. Other slight differences are purely coincidential. GTA is not a racing simulator and does not have licenced vehicles. While Rockstar attempts to capture the apperance of a vehicle, it does not have to be 100% true to the original. Based on this fact it is pointless to argue against one possiblity based on miniscule details like quarter panels and exhaust pipes.
Branding may contribute as much, but isn't always the indicator of the design influence.
As for the aesthetics, the 458's grille is split into two sections, with a black central area. Also calling the grille "squared" is also incorrect; the 458's front bumper features a curved lower edge and the grille is contoured to that edge, in addition the sides of the grille formation are quite clearly curved as well.
The Carbonizzare is not 100% true to the original and I have never suggested it was.
"Quarter panels and exhaust" tips may be miniscule, but if you put those quarter panels, exhaust tips, diffuser, A-pillars, wing mirrors, rear lights and elements of the greenhouse profile together (slightly altered) you would get all but the bonnet, front bumper and headlamp of the Carbonizzare, so suggesting it to be something else as a prime influence makes no sense.
The fundamental flaw in the argument for the 458 Italia being the design influence is that throughout its design process the car was designed as a mid-engine, rear wheel drive sports car. The Carbonizzare is not a mid-engine, rear wheel drive sports and as such has not been designed to look like one. JBanton (Talk | Contribs) 20:50, August 31, 2013 (UTC)
The only reason I wish to end this conversation is that you are not responding to the points that have been brought forward properly. Also a number of the points raised ("concept car", "grille" and "diffuser" points to briefly quote a few) either show limited research or lack of development. JBanton (Talk | Contribs) 22:05, August 31, 2013 (UTC)
Please support your claim that the Carbonizzare has a front mounted engine, because unless the engine has been shown in a trailer or screenshot, we won't have anyway of knowing that until the game is released. BetoDT (talk) 02:53, September 1, 2013 (UTC)
Those points were mere observations on the images you provided, as well as common knowledge about Aston Martin's racing division . BetoDT (talk) 02:53, September 1, 2013 (UTC)
- The open top version has a cabin similar to that of a Continental GT convertible, which confirms that the Carbonizzare has a front mounted engine, as if the long first box area of the car wasn't enough of an indication.
- If you don't want to accept that the V12 Zagato is a production car and try to divert the topic by talking about something else, then defend against this;
We could have stopped there. We could have closed this chapter of the Aston Martin, Zagato relationship. Our customers wouldn't let us. Two months after appearing at Villa d'Este the response had become overwhelming. We had to build it, the creation of a strictly limited run of V12 Zagato road-cars was announced.[1]
The case for this being a 458 is still very weak as there are no strong common design similarities, especially not moreso than the V12 Zagato. JBanton (Talk | Contribs) 16:03, September 1, 2013 (UTC)
E-mail to Rockstar North
Eventually I was able to send an email to R* North with the question;
"After taking a thorough look at the Carbonizzare, I can see that the Front quarter panels, A-pillars, wing mirrors, parts of the greenhouse, rear lights and diffuser arrangement appear very similar to those found on the Aston Martin V12 Zagato. Was the V12 Zagato the prime influence for the Carbonizzare and if so then why was car branded a Grotti instead of a Dewbauchee?"
Hopefully a response will come through so that we can ; they look similar to the V12 Zagato's but have find out how R* arrived at the descision of branding what looks for the most part like an Aston Martin a Grotti vehicle. I see more F12 Berlinetta on the Carbonizzarre than 458;
- The F12 has long, thin headlamp units with a strip of 8 LED lights along with one circular lamp; the Carbonizzare has long, thin lamp units with three circular and 10 LED lights. It may be possible that the F12 headlight units were used as the basis and then made more linear and the lighting re-arranged.
- The side windows of the F12 are debatable; they look similar to the V12 Zagato except their lower edges have a sharp rise after the doors when viewed from the side. It's possible that the F12 insipred the side windows.
Apart from those two features I can't much F12 on any Ferrari on the Carbonizzare. JBanton (Talk | Contribs) 01:08, September 1, 2013 (UTC)
After seeing the screenshot that shows the rear of that yellow Carbonizzare, are the taillights the same as the SuperGT from GTAIV? They appear very similar, which is strange because the Carbonizzare is made by Grotti, not Dewbauchee. Rlctstealth (talk) 18:48, September 9, 2013 (UTC)
- It's possible that they are. This car itself is strange, really strange... JBanton (Talk | Contribs) 19:21, September 9, 2013 (UTC)
Are you sure it's not a Ferrari California?
Grotti has always been Ferrari, and this car has the hard top convertible just like the california, as well as smiilar lines.
Antipothis (talk) 08:46, September 19, 2013 (UTC)
Carbonizzare is mainly a Zagato V12 along with a f12 BerlinettaI made up this quick photo to show comparsions to the real inspirations behind the Carbonizzare. It's obvious that most of the rear and side, along with the wheels are based on the Aston Martin Zagato V12 as in the top half of the image.
I think the front half is certainly a Ferrari f12 Berlinetta, as compared in the bottom half of the photo.
There's a lot of suggestions saying that the Nissan GT-R also has a part to play due to the darkened front pillars at the wing mirrors, but the Zagato V12 also has them, and besides the Elegy is a GT-R. I can't see them using the GT-R for an ispiration for other cars in the game if one, the Elegy, is solely based on it.
Just my opinion.
Please add this location
There's always at least one Carbonizzare parked in the parking lot of The Richman Hotel on West Eclipse Boulevard, GWC And Golfing Society.
Someone who can, please add this to the Carbonizzare's location, as this is probably the most reliable place to get a Carbonizzare from, as it's always there.
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LA MIRADA, Calif. - The Master's College volleyball team earned a huge win on Thursday afternoon against No. 8 Lewis & Clark State (ID) in four sets (25-21, 23-25, 27-25, 25-15). The win pushed the Lady Mustangs' record to 2-0 and their second consecutive victory over a nationally-ranked team.
While the score indicates dominance on the part of Coach Bobby Blanken's squad, the match featured 33 ties and 18 lead changes that kept both teams competing down to the wire.
In the first of four sets, the Warriors held onto an early lead only to be caught by TMC which tied the set at 10-10. From that point on, there were four lead changes and seven ties before the Mustangs finished the Warriors off with four straight points, two of which were contributed by Tori Callihan (Simi Valley, CA). Callihan finished the match with 13 kills, three blocks, and a hitting percentage of .357.
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Despite a rough second game, TMC showed resilience and rallied to take the third set 27-25. Game three featured 17 ties and 12 lead changes. After a kill by TMC's Rachel Taylor (Sun Valley, CA), an attack error on part of the Warriors secured the set for the Mustangs and put them ahead 2-1.
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All the fish you can take! Well, not quite, but for anglers at Evans County Public Fishing Area, the limit on what they can take will increase significantly as preparations are made for an upcoming improvements project on the area. Due to construction needs, this PFA will temporarily close on June 1, 2012 and re-open in 2013.
"During the renovation, multiple improvements will be made, including the reconstruction of Bidd Sands Lake Dam," says John Biagi, fisheries chief of the Wildlife Resources Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources. "The decision to completely close the area is difficult. However, to ensure visitor safety and to avoid construction delays, we decided that the people of the area are better served by temporarily closing it."
The impoundment was constructed nearly 50 years ago and currently has multiple issues and needs. Trees, that began growing on the dam prior to WRD's acquisition, have reduced the integrity of the structure. Additionally, the dam's front face has suffered from wave erosion.
Bond funding will support tree and stump removal, slope rebuilding and grading for structural integrity and improved maintenance, and rip-rap installation to prevent further wave damage. Fisheries Management plans to rebuild the fish population with restocking and add lake enhancements, such as fish attractors.
"Once completed, the PFA will provide a much improved experience for years to come. In the meantime, since the lake must be drained, we want all local anglers to take advantage of the adjustment of fish limits during the next few months," says Biagi. "We are increasing the take limits on all species and encourage anglers to take what they can prior to the area closing."
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>Gears and Wears>Suggestions for making running with a stroller easier?
When my good friend heard me read the topic(she has pushed many a stroller many many miles) her very first comments were; leave the stroller and kids at home with your husband then enjoy your run.
That is some good advice from someone who knows.
I look my best blurry!
I don't have any serious or ridiculous advice to offer to ease your stroller pushing situation. I do want to say that I see some women running at the lake near my house pushing strollers. I am always so impressed with their determination to get their workout done. Some of them are really doing it with flair. Their paces are truly amazing sometimes!
I was too lazy to push a stroller in my hilly neighborhood. I was a walker then. I used to put the kiddos to bed and then go for my walk. My friends and I would meet between 9 and 9:30. We would walk for an hour and a half. Believe it or not it never really kept me awake. I would get home and crash. Maybe that would work. Best wishes on fitting it all in. It's never easy when your a mom but when there's a will there's a way!
When my good friend heard me read the topic(she has pushed many a stroller many many miles) her very first comments were; leave the stroller and kids at home with your husband then enjoy your run.
That is some good advice from someone who knows.
I have to agree with the advice you were given. My wife and I trade off so we can each run in peace.
Then my next question is: Is four years too late to return a husband for another model?
It sucks, there really is no easy way, but it is better than not running. When your kids get older like mine (11 & 13) you will realize the REAL benefit of pushing them everywhere while being miserable. My five years of being stuck with a kid(s) in a stroller resulted in having two kids who understand that exercise is part of what "we" do. They are programmed to exercise every day because from day one, they were always part of my exercise. Next time you are pushing the stroller uphill, against the wind, in the rain and the kid is screaming, just think about how you are being a great parent and SOMEDAY, they might appreciate it.
I'd have to disagree with a lot of the posts in this thread. I really enjoy taking my daughter with me in the jogger. She has a good time and it makes for a more challenging workout for me.
some of my best runs have been with my children, they teach you to appreciate the little things in life that are run passed unnoticed. They have a relaxing ride and I burn extra calories because of the resistance. Initially I had a hill I couldn't make it up, but a couple of tries later and it was no big deal. As far as it getting easier, your children get bigger so it never gets easier.
Borderline offended at some of the previous posts.
After today's 11 mile run pushing my youngest son, I have to agree with Brad J. I taught him how to count using fractions at every half mile, we talked about my granddad he never met and how he used to feed squirrels from his hands, what eardrums are and how they help you hear, all sorts of cool stuff came up all throughout the run. It was an awesome time for both of us, and a pretty good workout for me.


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Try purging framework3 and installing it again.
Have just installed BT5, really liking the Gnome version BTW
I have updated Metasploit with svn up and get the following errors
The update still seems to work ok but how can I resolve the errorsCode:svn: /opt/framework3/lib/libssl.so.0.9.8: no version information available (required by /opt/framework3/lib/libserf-0.so.0) svn: /opt/framework3/lib/libcrypto.so.0.9.8: no version information available (required by /opt/framework3/lib/libserf-0.so.0)
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So Long, 2012: New Year's Resolutions I'd Like to Hear
Happy New Year, HuffPosters! May your 2013 be filled with love, laughter, passion and 365 full nights of sleep. Through the years, I've discovered something about New Year's resolutions: while it's not so easy to keep them, it's very easy to make them for other people. And a lot more fun, too. So here are some New Year's resolutions I'd like to hear assorted public figures make and keep: "I'll find better uses for my $150 million than trying to buy an election." ~ Sheldon Adelson. "I will stop endlessly repeating in your brain. Eventually." ~ The "shine bright like a diamond" refrain from Rihanna's "Diamonds (In the Sky)". "I will finally quit making excuses and coming up with crazy ideas, like armed guards at every school, and admit that guns really do kill people, and lots of them." ~ NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre. Continue reading...
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The Team Injury Projections are here, driven by our brand new injury forecasting system, the Comprehensive Health Index [of] Pitchers [and] Players [with] Evaluative Results—or, more succinctly, CHIPPER. Thanks to work by Colin Wyers and Dan Turkenkopf and a database loaded with injuries dating back to the 2002 season—that's nearly 4,600 players and well over 400,000 days lost to injury—we now have a system that produces injury-risk assessments to three different degrees. CHIPPER projects ratings for players based on their injury history—these ratings measure the probability of a player missing one or more games, 15 or more games, or 30 or more games. CHIPPER will have additional features added to it throughout the spring and early season that will enhance the accuracy of our injury coverage.
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Pitchers in approximate Depth Charts order at time of publication
Summary: The Rangers experienced their worst health of the past four years last season, but that didn't prevent them from reaching the World Series for the first time in franchise history. Texas suffered 15 different injuries that caused a player to miss at least 30 days consecutively—as a result, the team finished near the bottom of the league in both total days lost and days missed per injury.
Josh Hamilton, Nelson Cruz, and Ian Kinsler have all missed significant time in at least one of the last three seasons. Hamilton's back kept him off the field and off the bases in 2009, and chronic knee inflammation limited him in 2010. His visits to the DL owe something to the way he handles himself on the field—just ask that wall he fractured his rib against in September.
Repeated hamstring problems cost Nelson 59 games in 2010. Hamstring injuries have a tendency to recur, especially if an underlying problem (such as pelvis instability) is not addressed completely. There is no single cause for these repeated hamstring strains; rehabilitation needs to focus on addressing everything at once, lest the body be taught how to behave when it is hurt, not when it is healthy. Kinsler hasn't really been healthy for some time: in 2010, it was both his high ankle sprain and his groin strain that did him in. That's 30 percent of the starting lineup—and the team's three most important hitters—all down for the count for long periods of time in 2010.
Thanks to solid health in 2010, Adrian Beltre just missed joining the three players above in the all-red club. He has suffered a multitude of lower body injuries over the last couple of years, and he also underwent hand and shoulder surgeries in 2008 and 2009, respectively. Michael Young doesn't have any severe injuries in the database, but he has been responsible for 18 entries since 2007. Lately, these have been to the lower extremities. The good news is that the rest of the starting lineup is considered a low-to-moderate risk for injury, and much of the bench is also projected to stay healthy.
Things are a little rosier on the pitching side, though the staff does have its own problem players. C.J. Wilson had arm issues in 2006 and 2008 but has remained healthy since then, aside from some blisters. Colby Lewis is even further removed from his shoulder surgeries in 2004 and 2005, and he has not missed any time due to injuries in the last several years. Brandon Webb has missed the last two seasons thanks to surgery on the labrum in his right shoulder, so his rating needs no further explanation. Tommy Hunter's moderate groin strain last week came on the heels of the news that Neftali Feliz would remain in the bullpen. Hunter pulled his groin during spring training in 2009 as well, which caused him to miss over 20 games. He should return by the beginning of May.
Derek Holland is a little more risky than his low rating implies. He missed 80 games last year due to rotator cuff inflammation, which may be a sign of some underlying issues. Subjectively, we consider him a more moderate risk. Feliz suffered from some general shoulder soreness in 2009 while in the minors, but overall he has remained healthy. If he moves into the rotation at any point his injury risk would increase because of the additional stresses placed upon his arm, but that doesn't seem to be the plan just yet.
The Big Risk: The Rangers have a solid bench capable of plugging holes if any of their star position players go down for a time. The rotation is a different story. Colby Lewis's injury history is in the distant past at this point, but his health is a key factor for the Rangers' success. With Webb unlikely to stay healthy throughout the season and Hunter already out for the first month, the bullpen is going to be strained out of the gate, so the team can't afford to lose its most productive starter for any length of time.
The Comeback: Though there are plenty of options here, Josh Hamilton best fits the bill. His back gave him trouble in 2009, and while he played fantastically when he made it onto the field in 2010, a cracked rib suffered in September knocked him out for over 30 days. Anyone who has suffered rib injuries knows just how painful they can be, so an offseason's worth of healing was an appropriate prescription.
Best Health: You know Julio Borbon for his defense, his speed, and his disappointing on-base percentage, but his health is noteworthy as well.
Worst Health: Given all the red above, this seems like a difficult choice, but the signing of Brandon Webb narrows the search down.
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Boat Tests
- Back Cove
- Back Cove 34
- 2013
- Down East
- 34'4"
- 12'0"
- 3'1"
- 16,000 lb.
- 1/380-mhp Cummins QSB5.9 diesel
- 1/435-mhp Volvo Penta D6 diesel
- 185 gal.
- 80 gal.
Layout Diagram
CONDITIONS DURING BOAT TESTAir temperature: 41°F; humidity: 50%; seas: calm
LOAD DURING BOAT TEST185 gal. fuel, no water; 2 persons; 250 lb. gear.
1/480-mhp Cummins QSB5.9 diesel
ZF 85A, 2.5:1 ratio
24 x 31.5 ZF FPS 4-blade NiBrAl
The Numbers
|Back Cove 34 - Final Boat Test Numbers:
Speeds are two-way averages measured w/ Raymarine E120 display. GPS estimates taken via SmartCraft VesselView display. Range is based on 90% of advertised fuel capacity.
Sound levels measured at the helm. 65 dB(A) is the level of normal conversation.
On Location
Better Boat: Turning Point
Single-engine installations sometimes have their own unexpected challenges. After early sea trials of the 34 revealed a slight roll or heel to port under hard acceleration, Back Cove decided to switch from a right-hand- to a left-hand-rotation propeller on all its models. It helped level the ride without compromising performance.
Surprise, Surprise
Back Cove Yachts managed to get plenty of Down East charm into its 34-footer. But there's much more going on here that may take your breath away.
For the past decade, Back Cove Yachts has built its reputation on offering solid, practical, single-engine, diesel-powered boats, so when I got the chance to test the new 34, I was expecting a boat that displayed all of those attributes.
I was not disappointed. The boat is solidly constructed and has a practical layout. Single diesel engine? Check. But this attractive Down East-style boat also caught me off guard: I wasn't expecting to be wowed by so many aspects of the vessel.
When Sabre's Vice President of Sales and Marketing Bentley Collins demonstrated the boat's acceleration with the single 480-metric-horsepower Cummins QSB 6.7 diesel, my jaw dropped. This boat rivals a bowrider for holeshot and wastes little time getting on plane—you could go tubing with the Back Cove 34. Top speed is 28.4 knots at 3340 rpm.
The planing hull with 18 degrees of transom deadrise handled deftly in maneuvers, completing turning tight circles in response to a hard-over helm. Test day on Casco Bay off the coast of Portland, Maine, was lily-pond calm, so the only waves I could find were those I created with my own wake. We sliced through with rock-solid confidence.
Not surprisingly, dockside maneuverability with the single engine ain't easy, at least for those of us who are used to twin engines. So virtually every Back Cove 34 that has been ordered has gone out with an optional stern thruster as well as the standard bow thruster. Of course, with the boat so equipped you can maneuver into a slip with ease.
But there's more to this boat than how she performs: The first sight that stopped me in my tracks actually came when I asked Collins to let me take a look at the boat's engine compartment before we headed out for our test. He asked me to step into the cockpit and then he pushed a button.
The entire bridgedeck swung upwards on an electro-hydraulic ram to provide the most convenient engine access this side of an outboard. I could move easily around each side of the single Cummins diesel, which was mounted on rugged 4-foot-long, half-inch-thick aluminum brackets that bolted through the stringers and were secured with a 4-foot-long, -inch-thick backing plate. Not only will mechanics love working on this boat, mechanically inclined owners will be drawn to the Back Cove 34 as well. Service items such as the fuel-water separators and sea strainers are easy to get to at the aft end of the compartment. You could even replace a battery at the forward end of the compartment without worrying about hurting your back—they're conveniently positioned on either side of the engine. The lazarette provides equally convenient access to the steering gear, struts, and trim-tab mechanicals.
Then there's the construction. The solid-fiberglass hull and stringers are co-infused simultaneously for as close to a one-piece structure as possible, which explains the rigid feel when we went through our wake-induced waves. The deck is cored with balsa for strength and weight savings. It fits over the hull in a shoebox-style joint that is bonded with 3M 5200 adhesive and through-bolted every 6 inches. In practical Back Cove style, there are inspection plates in the cockpit where you can check on the joint and on the fittings for the fuel fills. I was glad to see Back Cove follows ABYC recommendations for fuel-hose connections with double clamps on the fuel-fill system.
When we returned from our sea trial, I discovered that the portside dinette on the bridgedeck converts to a berth. Again I would expect only a convenient couch here where the kids could nap. But it stretched out to nearly 6 feet 6 inches long for adults who like to sleep out in the open air. I also liked that it's raised well above the walkway so guests seated there have a better view of the scenery. Across to starboard, the galley had excellent counter and stowage space for a boat this size, bolstered by two drawer-style refrigerators in the bases of the helm and companion seats.
Up forward, the Back Cove 34 has separate air conditioner controls for the port and starboard sides of the helm area so there won't be any disagreements over temperature. If you prefer fresh air, the center section of the windshield, two sliding side windows, and a hatch in the overhead all open to let in breezes.
While ensconced in the Stidd helm seat, I felt comfortable and had a great view of my surroundings. The digital engine controls worked smoothly and all engine information is displayed on a VesselView screen. The only thing missing was a small pouch or glove box to stash a cell phone.
Belowdecks spaces were just as welcoming. When I asked if I should shed my shoes to go below, Collins shook his head. The sole that looked just like cherry and holly was a high pressure laminate that's much easier to maintain and looks just as good.
As I descended through the companionway in the main bulkhead I noted battery switches (with an emergency cross-over) within comfortable reach. At the rear,there's an L-shaped couch to port with a table that can also be utilized in the cockpit. Again, what looked like a small bed that would sleep a child or two converts into a 6-foot-6-inch-long berth that can sleep two comfortably. Privacy is provided by a curtain that separates the area from the island queen berth in the bow. On the practical side, there are two hanging lockers, plus removable panels in the sole so you can service the shower sump and the forward bilge pump.
Then I experienced another genuinely pleasant surprise. I walked into the head to find a separate stall shower...on a 34-foot boat! That's going to draw lots of praise from a wife who hates dealing with a wet commode.
Taken altogether, this and all the other little surprises may add up to be the big lesson of the Back Cove 34: Sometimes the showstopping details aren't grandiose or opulent. They just have to fit in with the rest of the boat, and make perfect sense.
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Clariden Leu eyes 'transformers' to drive business
The private banking industry is constantly growing and evolving in Asia and, today, client satisfaction is even more crucial. According to a recent JP Morgan survey, 62 per cent of high net worth individuals in Asia hold accounts with more than five banks.
Financial institutions that successfully attract quality talent over the coming years will be best placed to attract clients. Therefore, there is an ever-increasing demand to place the right leaders to inspire and enact change, forging a path to success.
In this increasingly volatile economy, we are seeing rapid geopolitical and economic shifts. Complex business environments require adaptable leaders and teams.
Private banks need to evolve from an 'individual-style' to a collaborative way of working. In order to attract and retain highly engaged and top-performing professionals who can adapt to change quickly, company culture and leaders need to be transformational.
What do we mean by this? Transformational leaders have the ability to inspire and create change by understanding their colleagues, improving morale and performance, and being sensitive to their needs and issues. They are excellent role models and constantly inspire the people who work with them.
Transformational leaders are characterised by the 'four i's' - identification, inspiration, intellectual stimulation and individual consideration.
They identify with their co-workers. Their charisma and authenticity spark enthusiasm, garner respect, and build confidence among their co-workers.Transformational leaders are inspirational - they not only form compelling visions, but are also able to share and inspire the same vision in their co-workers by encouraging engagement.
Individuals are also intellectually stimulated by transformational leaders who regularly suggest new perspectives by challenging them to question traditional ways of doing things, encouraging them to be innovative and approaching old problems in new ways.
Leaders who are transformational also give their co-workers individual consideration, responding to their specific and unique needs and supporting them as a trusted coach and mentor.
In contrast, transactional leaders tend to be focused on hierarchy and processes. While there is a time and place for both styles, it is the transformational leader who drives excellence in today's private banking environment.
Programme and implementation
At Clariden Leu, we want leaders who continuously inspire and engage individuals to create a stimulating environment.
We believe that the culture of a company and its cultivation of leaders play key roles in an organisation, and to that end, we have established a mix of off-site programmes and coaching sessions to train our staff and equip them with the right leadership skills.
Self-reflection is one of the basic focus points in our training programmes at Clariden Leu. Any leadership training course which aims to build transformational leaders should begin by encouraging self-reflection, which should revolve around key questions and concerns: Who do we admire? What do we admire about this person and what can we learn from him or her? Most importantly, what lessons can I draw from my role as a leader?
While having specific role models or leadership traits in mind can provide a guide for focused vision, a vision that is not shared by the team ultimately fails. It is important to involve the team to influence and mould the vision, ensuring that it reflects their values.
A good vision has to be flexible - leaders need to assess their vision constantly to see if it is moving the team in the right direction.
Transformational leaders should not be afraid to make changes to their vision as the team alters and evolves around them.
Feedback and outcome
Successfully promoting the idea of transformational leadership also allows Clariden Leu to be able to attract and retain relationship managers whose clients see them as their 'first call' adviser who they can trust to have their best interests at heart, and to provide intelligent, insightful advice each and every time it is required.
The 'four i's' of a transformational leader - identification, inspiration, intellectual stimulation and individual consideration - are essential for setting the tone for the right kind of leadership and for driving high performance in an organisation. It's not just employees that demand this - clients do as well.
Therefore, it is crucial that private banks deliver value for clients by coming up with well-rounded, high quality advice and service delivered by small teams of experts, led by leaders who inspire and influence change.


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There's so much going on in Talk and the comments week to week that we almost can't keep up. If you're in the same boat, here's a small selection of topics and responses that have piqued our interest this week.
I turn my back for five seconds...
"..and my boo mixes almond milk into tomato soup. It did not taste good.
Don't judge us for using canned soup, it was one of those long-day-at-work-to-tired-to-cook-real-food nights."—catea
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Canning Question
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@Zinnia1: tell that to my fiancée. :P"— shoneyjoe
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What is the best food in the world?
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It's obviously the one that's closest to her at the moment."— Mr. Nick
"Beer is the best food in the history of the world. For most of humanity's history it was the only thing available that was safe to drink (wine was too expensive for poor people and the water was contaminated because they didn't know about sanitation) and it provided some nutrition in addition to getting people a little bit ripped.
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