text:
Roadway safety funding benefits 40 Washington cities
OLYMPIA – Forty Washington cities will receive a share of $50 million in federal safety funds to construct 75 street improvement projects. These projects will reduce intersection-related collisions on city streets and on state highways that serve as city arterials.
As part of the state's strategic highway safety plan, the Washington State Department of Transportation invited cities with high rates of single-intersection-related crashes to apply for federal safety grants. Cities with a high number of intersection-related crashes along a corridor with multiple intersections and cities with a high number of crashes at intersections throughout the city were also eligible for funding. WSDOT administers federal transportation grant funding for the state.
In western Washington, 31 cities had eligible projects, including Anacortes, Arlington, Auburn, Bellevue, Bellingham, Bothell, Burien, Burlington, Covington, Des Moines, Edmonds, Everett, Federal Way, Fife, Kenmore, Kent, Kirkland, Lacey, Lakewood, Longview, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mount Vernon, Olympia, Puyallup, Renton, SeaTac, Seattle, Shoreline, Tacoma, and Vancouver. In eastern Washington, nine cities will also have projects: East Wenatchee, Kennewick, Millwood, Richland, Spokane, Spokane Valley, Walla Walla, Wenatchee, and Yakima.
Selected projects include low-cost safety elements such as:
- Modifying traffic signals to make them more visible to drivers and synchronizing signal timing to reduce crashes and congestion.
- Making pavement markings and signs more visible to drivers at night.
- Upgrading crosswalks to make them more visible to drivers and to give pedestrians more time to cross the street.
WSDOT analyzed collisions for a five-year period and found intersection-related crashes accounted for more than half of all serious injury and fatality collisions on city streets and city-maintained state highways. Contributing factors included intersections with outdated traffic signals, signs and pavement markings, and pedestrian-crossing signals that lack countdown timers, which allow pedestrians to gauge how much time they have to cross the street.
Projects range in cost from $250,000 to $4.9 million. Construction for some projects will begin this summer with most projects being completed during the next three years, by fall 2015.
For more information on these projects, visit WSDOT's City Safety Program website at: www.wsdot.wa.gov/LocalPrograms/Traffic/CitySafetyFunded.htm .


text:
Wednesday, November 20 to Sunday, November 24, 2013; 7:24 p.m. to 2:24 p.m.
Location: , , ,
Contact: ;
ORONO, Maine — Students in the University of Maine Intermedia Master of Fine Arts Program and the University of New Hampshire Department of Theatre and Dance will perform one play simultaneously at both universities by streaming audio and video, and using other technology, including social media.
The universities will premiere the telematic multimedia performance piece "eStranged," which is based on Albert Camus' novel "L'Etranger" ("The Stranger"). The piece examines the idea that people exist in two forms — a "real self" and a media-produced and publicly broadcast "virtual self."
The performance will exist for the audiences in both the physical and virtual realms in Maine and New Hampshire.
The play was written and directed by Nate Aldrich, assistant professor of intermedia at UMaine, and David Kaye, chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance at UNH. The production includes actors, designers and technicians from the Intermedia MFA program at UMaine and the Department of Theatre and Dance at UNH.
"There is not an abundance of telematic performances to study, as the history of this genre is just beginning to be written," Aldrich says. "As a result, we have experimented at every stage of the process, and the performance is an experimental exploration of the form and content of contemporary online existence."
The show runs 7 p.m. Nov. 21–23 and 2 p.m. Nov. 24, at IMRC Center in Stewart Hall on the UMaine campus and at UNH's Paul Creative Arts Center in Durham, N.H. Admission is free. For more information and to request a disability accommodation for the UMaine showing, contact Bethany Engstrom at 581-4390 or email@example.com.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
I am Dr. Michael Forde, a Prosthodontist. This means that, in addition to dental school, I completed a four-year residency with a focus on Implant, Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.
Whether you need a single crown, dentures, implants or a complete smile makeover I will provide you with the highest standard of care and natural looking results. — Let's talk.


text:
Last year, Zona 78 put its Italian-inspired menu on the back burner and transformed its restaurant into a fine-dining experiment for 48 hours.
The restaurant's experiment, dubbed "Our Table," was a success and created a lot of excitement.
So Executive Chef Kevin Fink decided to do it again, this time showcasing Southern Arizona farmers, ranchers and artisans in a 48-hour pop-up restaurant called "Seed and Sow."
The event will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Zona 78, 7301 E. Tanque Verde Road.
Fink curated the menu, with 100 percent of it sourced locally including raising pigs, having Sleeping Frog grow specific crops and using Blue Beard Durum grown by Phoenix-based Hayden Flour Mills using heritage or ancient grains. This is the first time the durum will be used commercially, according to a written release.
"This dinner is much more flavored from items unique to the old pueblo. The goal is to connect Tusconans with these artisans so they know they exist and can search out their product," Fink said in a written statement.
Fink said he hopes that the dinner's sweeping mission will be to encourage more people to support the local food producers. He also hinted that this is the first of what he hopes will be an annual event.
The dinner will consist of small plates priced between $9 and $18 and a few entrees. A five-course option is $60.. The menu includes:
• Salt Roasted Crooked Sky Sweet Potatoes with Fresh Chevre from Fiore di Capra, Wild Greens from Sleeping Frog Farms and Local Watercress and Beet Greens — $10.
• Creosote Panna Cotta, Wild Juniper Rye Crumb, Sleeping Frog Farm Roasted Beets, EVOO Poached Local Fennel, Beet Agrodolce, Zona 78 Garden's Thai Basil — $11.
• Hayden Mills Farro Mafalda, Five Sons Lamb, Garden Mint, Walking J Pickled Onions and Sleeping Frog Fava Beans — $16.
• Five Sons and E & R Pork Chicharones. Lime Zest, Vinegar Powder, Chiltepin Dust — $9.
• Wild Yeast Sourdough Beignets: Crispy Local Kale Chip, Candied Ajo Rojo Garlic Chip, Seared Kale Dust — $14.
• Rotolo of San Rafael Beef made from White Sonoran Wheat with Wild Desert Herbs Sauce, Walking J Zinnia Flowers and Onion Petals, Native Seed Chili Vinegar — $18.
• Noel Patterson's Beeswax, Fior di Capra Cave Aged Goat, Brioche of Sonoran White Wheat, Fiore di Capra Brown Butter, Roasted Local Nuts, Garden Oxalis — $13.
• Desert Kimchi, Roasted Local Berkshire Pork, Other Stuff — $16.
• Arizona Ramen: Fermented Maggie's Mushrooms, Five Sons Farm Perfect Egg, Red Waddle Pork Belly, Pickled Maggie's Mushrooms, Pickled Local Vegetables, Local Pork Broth, Blue Beard Durum Noodles — $16.
• Blue Beard Durum Pappardelle: Walking J Cherry Tomatoes, Ajo Rojo Garlic, Sarah Farms Stracciatella, Garden Basil, Fiore di Capra Cultured Butter — $15.
• Arizona Antipasti: House cured Guanciale, Salami, Local Eggplant, Wilcox Apple Jam, Candied Local Nuts, Tucson Artisan Bread — $12.
• Hayden Mills Roasted Chickpeas, Raw Corn, Cilantro, Garden Thai Basil & Italian Basil, Fermented Local Tomatoes, 6 month aged Zona 78 Lardo — $13.
The pop-up restaurant also will feature a few entrees:
• San Rafael Valley Kansas City Strip, Hayden Mills Polenta, Mushrooms in Keeling Schaefer Wine, Wild Rosemary — $28.
• E & R Local Berkshire Pork Chop, Pickled Cherries, Geoff's Mom's Lemon Verbena & Thyme, Sleeping Frog Farm Georgia Southern Collard Greens, Whiskey Del Bac and Cherry Sauce — $26.
• Five Sons Farm Rack of Lamb or Porterhouse of Lamb, Confit of Crooked Sky Farm Eggplant, 12-Hour Tomatoes, Queen Creek Olives, Hayden Mills Chickpea and Parsley Puree — $28.
For more information, call 296-7878.


text:
Jason Segel Will Play David Foster Wallace
Not an infinite jest. The capital-T truth.
Filing itself in the news folder marked "Eh?" is word that Jason Segel has signed up to play hip-lit maven David Foster Wallace. According to The Wrap's sources, he'll join Jesse Eisenberg in The End Of The Tour, a road-trip movie that follows an almost-famous Foster Wallace on an early book tour across America.
Eisenberg will play Rolling Stone scribe David Lipsky whose book, Although Of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself: A Road Trip With David Foster Wallace, will form the core of playwright Donald Margulies's script. Expect envy and a rivalry of sorts to develop between the two scribes, as well as plenty of expounding on subjects rich and rare. Women, mental health and fame were three of the topics that occupied the pair into the wee small hours.
If you're wondering who the heck David Foster Wallace is, incidentally, he's one of the best writers of the late 20th century and wrote definitive pieces on Roger Federer, lobsters, John McCain and porn, alongside the monumental novel Infinite Jest, several other novels and short-story and essay collections. He also had a vocabulary about the size of the unabridged Oxford English Dictionary and a brain the size of Mars. So no pressure, Jason Segel!
Another Rolling Stone alumnus, James Ponsoldt, director of alcoholism drama Smashed and the as-yet unreleased (in the UK at least) The Spectacular Now, is taking the reins on this one. According to The Wrap, shooting is pencilled in for February or March next year.
David Kanter and Matt DeRoss are producing for Anonymous Content. They'll be hopeful that the army of loyalists (aka "howling fantods") of the recently-deceased writer - Foster Wallace committed suicide in 2008 – will come out in force to see this, curious at least to see if this is the first film in movie history to feature copious footnotes.


text:
Click on a thumbnail to go to Google Books.
Understanding Baking
by Joseph Amendola
No current Talk conversations about this book.
No reviews
References to this work on external resources.
Wikipedia in English (1)
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0471405469, Paperback)The essential-and accessible-guide to the science of baking
Baking is as much a science as an art. That's why, in addition to mastering basic techniques and recipes, every baker must also learn about the science that underlies the baking craft. Guided by contemporary baking and pastry research and practice, this new edition of Joseph Amendola's invaluable reference gives readers knowledge that they can apply to their own baking-whether it's selecting the right flour, understanding how different leavening agents work, or learning about using new baking ingredients and additives to enhance favorite recipes. Written in a clear, easy-to-understand style, Understanding Baking is an essential companion for anyone who is serious about baking.
(retrieved from Amazon Thu, 12 Mar 2015 18:10:52 -0400)
No library descriptions found.
Amazon Kindle (0 editions)
Audible (0 editions)
CD Audiobook (0 editions)
Project Gutenberg (0 editions)
Google Books — Loading...
Popular covers
Is this you?
Become a LibraryThing Author.


text:
2 works Add another?
Most Editions | First Published | Most Recent
The return to nature1 edition - first published in 1811
The return to nature, or, A defence of the vegetable regimen1 edition - first published in 1811 Read
Links (outside Open Library)
No links yet. Add one?
History Created April 1, 2008 · 2 revisions
|September 9, 2008
|Edited by RenameBot
|fix author name
|April 1, 2008
|Created by an anonymous user
|initial import


text:
Contact Information
Independence Park344 West Main St.
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6767 (Phone)
Region: Southern
Add to My Favorites
Pedestrian and bike fields, sliding hills, skating ponds, sand volleyball courts, rolle bolle courts, two shelter houses, two large playground area, two baseball fields, basketball courts, concession stands, skating rink, fishing, cooking grills, horse shoes, electrical outlets, and water spigots.
More Information
Sports Facility Classification
- Parks & Recreation
- Other Sports Facility
Sports Facility Capacity
- Number of Baseball Fields: 2
- Number of Softball Fields: 2
- Number of Figure Skating Rinks: 3
Find Nearby
{{resultsText}}: {{resultCount}}
- {{r._source.type_fields.region_name}}
{{r._source.database_fields.city}}, {{r._source.database_fields.state}} {{r._source.database_fields.postalcode}}
Call: {{r._source.database_fields.phone1}}
Call: {{r._source.database_fields.phone2}}
{{r._source.database_fields.searchtext || r._source.database_fields.printabledescription}}
No Results
There are no nearby attractions, accommodations, restaurants, or events. Try increasing the distance of your search.


text:
3 Min Read
* Canadian dollar at C$1.2106 or 82.60 U.S. cents * Bond prices mostly higher across the maturity curve TORONTO, May 7 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar eased against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday ahead of employment data on Friday from both the United States and Canada and as oil prices eased after touching 2015 highs in the previous session. The greenback rose broadly after data showed lower-than-expected U.S. weekly jobless claims. Friday's jobs numbers for April will be among the first major set of second-quarter data for both countries, following a tough first quarter. Central banks on both sides of the border have expressed optimism that their economies will strengthen this quarter and investors will assess how the data may affect the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision on when it will begin hiking interest rates as well as the Bank of Canada's decision on whether to keep rates steady or make another cut. * At 9:19 a.m. EDT (1319 GMT), the Canadian dollar was at C$1.2106 against the greenback, or 82.60 U.S. cents, weaker than the Bank of Canada's official close of C$1.2040, or 83.06 U.S. cents, on Wednesday. * The currency's strongest level of the session was C$1.2033 Its weakest level was C$1.2107. * U.S. data showed jobless claims rose 3,000 to a seasonally adjusted 265,000, well below expectations of 280,000 and holding near 15-year lows. * The value of Canadian building permits had its biggest increase in six months in March, jumping 11.6 percent to C$6.87 billion, and topping forecasts for a gain of 2.5 percent. * U.S. crude prices were down 0.82 percent at $60.43, while Brent crude lost 0.69 percent to $67.3. * The Canadian dollar, which was underperforming nearly all of its key currency counterparts, is expected to trade between C$1.2035 and C$1.2130 against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, according to National Bank Financial. * Canadian government bond prices were mostly higher across the maturity curve, with the two-year price flat to yield 0.702 percent and the benchmark 10-year rising 20 Canadian cents to yield 1.8 percent. * The Canada-U.S. two-year bond spread was 6.7 basis points, while the 10-year spread was -41.2. (Reporting by Solarina Ho; Editing by Peter Galloway)


text:
ALTRO Commercial Floor Care
Altro brand floors are synonymous with quality and safety, so too are the products designed to keep them looking like new. When cleaning Altro safety floors, keep in mind that these phthalate-free vinyl flooring products require special commercial vinyl cleaners for proper preservation to maintain slip resistance and provide cleaning power in high traffic areas. Altro manufacturers their own line of high-performance cleaners for Altro floors, and they call out specific alternate solutions by trusted brands like Diversey and Hillyard that are especially well-suited for this type of flooring.
Find Altro recommended floor cleaning and maintenance products here.
Mannington Ultra Clean, 32oz Spray
$14.40, 2/$27.36, 4/$47.20
Diversey PROFI Floor Cleaner and Grease Remover (4512759), 1 Gallon
$43.90, 4/$158.04
Dr Schutz X-tra Fill Wood Filler, 5L
Diversey WIWAX Cleaning & Maintenance Emulsion (4512767), 1 Gallon
$54.95, 4/$197.84
Diversey PROFI Floor Cleaner and Grease Remover (4512759), 1 Gallon
$43.90, 4/$158.04
Shaw r2x Hardsurface Floor Cleaner, Gallon Refill
$23.30, 4/$83.88
Copyright 2000-2014 1877FloorGuy.com All rights reserved.
ALTRO Commercial Floor Care


text:
Australia's biggest home loan comparison website, Finder.com, is predicting the number of home loans financed in September will be up 70 per cent on January figures based on internet traffic analysis.
Finder.com expects the official number of home loans financed in August will hit 59,000, while September figures will show more than 61,000 up from 38,800 in January.
The bold prediction is based on historical data that shows, on average, about 2.2 per cent of all home loan searches through Google turn into settled loans three months later.
Working out the number of home loan searches can give an indication as to how many loans will be settled.
"We are finding that internet traffic is a very powerful tool in predicting consumer behaviour," Finder.com spokeswoman
Finder.com worked out the projection number for August and September loans based on a conservative estimate of a home loan application cycle.
That cycle is about three months, and includes eight to 11 weeks shopping and applying for a home loan and then six weeks for settlement.
Predictive power
While the predictive power of the Finder.com's analysis is yet to be empirically tested, secondary lenders are already using similar methods for assessing future lending business. Loans.com.au, which won this year's Mozo award for Australia's Cheapest Home Loans said internet traffic was a very strong indicator of loan demand.
"Loans.com.au is entirely internet driven and we see a direct correlation between search volumes and lead volumes," managing director
"Because we know the length of time from when someone hits our site until they convert, we are able to forecast our loan volumes months in advance."
The tool may prove to be valuable for investors wanting to see the level of credit growth which can often lead to increases in house prices.
However that does not always hold, as is the case now with low credit growth but growing house prices.
The Australian Financial Review


text:
nom*d :: beanie
A pom pom AND earflaps? Cheerful burnt orange or classic black? This is the beanie you've been dreaming of. It will keep you warm all winter, while recalling childhood sled rides and snowball fights. At least, that's what I imagine it would recall if you didn't grow up in Australia like me. (Okay okay, so we have ski fields, just my parents were more summer beach types.) Anyhow, the cord loops around in one piece, joining the two earflaps. So you can loop it around your neck a couple of times, and sling the beanie back like a hoodie, or let the cords hang low in front like an anorexic scarf.
With this Highlighter Yellow Ski Hat, you will stand out in the beautiful white winter snow!
Now I knew Carhartt was a favorite brand on the street, but I had no idea they had a Carhartt streetwear website. Good to know. Nice winter fitted!Added 9 Years Ago from Strictlyfitteds


text:
Prospectus Presentation – Camille Havis
30 Pryor Street Southwest
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30303
The Underrepresentation of Black Students in Advanced Placement: Student Perceptions of Peers, Teachers, and School
by Camille Havis
Equity and access is a prominent theme throughout much of the Advanced Placement (AP) language via the College Board and its AP communications to schools. It describes a nationwide effort for high schools to increase participation rates of Black and Hispanic students in AP classes. Although tlus is a major theme in each of the AP Reports to the Nation, Black students continue to be the most under represented students in AP courses. The main research question is: How do the interactions of Black students with their peers, teachers, and school; if any, contribute to their underrepresentation in Advanced Placement coursework?
This dissertation describes Black students' beliefs of high school today, and what they think is academically necessary for them to succeed at the post secondary level. It offers the perspectives of nine Black students to determine if there is any influence on AP enrollment by their peers, teachers, or school. This qualitative study utilizes invitational theory, which is a set of corresponding conventions about how people think and behave to increase the probability of a positive outcome. By using invitational theory, the thoughts and actions of students are used to explain the underrepresentation phenomenon. The data provides insight on school socialization and how it influences students' academic choices, actions, and expectations. It also allows for informed decision-making regarding the need, if any, for the College Board's equity and access platform.


text:
I'm going to declare my hypocrisy: I can't quite remember when, but it might have been as recent as last year. I used these very pages to cast aspersions on a growing movement, an underbelly you may say. And no, I'm not talking about hipsters or zombies. They are both real and should be feared. It was the so-called "natural wine" movement. Like most wine makers, having a subset using the term "natural" I took the normal path of attacking it without really understanding what "it" was. Much like "reality television" must have sparked a debate among traditional television viewers. What we know now is that reality TV is just as scripted and mindless.
Natural wine, likewise, isn't that different from your normal everyday wine making. Grapes are grown and harvested, yeast acts on the grape sugars, fermenting them to produce alcohol. Basically this same method has been used for thousands of years. In Georgia, there is evidence that grapes have been used to make wine in amphora-like vessels continuously for six millennia.
How this ended up with me sitting in a restaurant in Griffith at a natural wine dinner is a very long story. Suffice to say, there are people trying to make wine like that of ancient Georgia, Greece and Rome. Mike Bennie, a wine writer who was hosting this dinner, made an interesting point. In the aftermath of World War II, the region of Friuli in Italy was destroyed. When the survivors got to the business of rebuilding, of course, wine had to be made. Only a couple of generations of winemaking expertise had disappeared. The old survivors only knew how to make the old-fashioned wine in amphoras. So that's what they did, made wine like their forefathers.
We certainly tried strange booze on this night at Aubergine, some a little too characterful. One wine stunned for smelling exactly like an armpit after a particularly vigorous jog. Bennie made the point that it's out here on the fringe you are more likely to find amazing beauty. You know that all this wine was made with passion and for the most part shirking modern additives and food was pretty amazing. Ben Willis pulled out all stops and put together a pretty neat menu that was in the spirit of this Canberra Times Good Food Month event: Black pudding and chocolate cannoli; smoked eel with crispy trout skin and cucumber. His second course - wild rice, braised seaweed, wood ear fungus and rice paddy herbs - deserves a mention. Such a delicious umami-rich arrangement, served with a very savoury Jura wine that only accentuated this rich, brothy dish.
Toward the end of the meal, Bennie broke custom, as is his wont. The penultimate course, a sorbet made with shiso, a mint-like Asian herb, was served with a glass of Chinati Vergano "americano". Now this is a nice drink and deserves some discussion. Mauro Vergano, a retired chemist, makes a range of these fortified, aromatised wines. You know them as vermouth, but don't think Cinzano.
The term "americano" has nothing to do with the continents, a country or Lady Gaga. It's just a mispronunciation of the Italian word amaro, or bitter. Also an americano is not a true vermouth. Vermouth, as the name suggests if you are German, means wormwood. The bitterness for americano comes from gentian root: a pretty alpine flowering plant. It's an interesting fact that a lot of these were invented by chemists and doctors. There is a strong apothecary, alchemy feel to these aromatised wines. Of laboratories filled with glassware and tinctures.
Flasks of herbs and spices, flowers and bark. Well, that's what my lab feels like at the moment. After this dinner with Bennie, I had this brain snap: Could I make vermouth, would that not be neat-o? The trick is to get a range of botanicals like (and this is a brief list) bay leaf, caraway seed, juniper berry, cassia bark, vanilla, orange peel; and even dandelion root and chocolate nibs. Macerate these in a high-strength spirit, like Polish vodka or what we call SVR (Spiritus Vini Rectificatus or brandy spirit): This is almost pure ethyl alcohol so you don't need to use much.
These flavourings can be clumped into groups like bitters, flowers, spice and herbs or as a tincture (single flavour in each bottle). Once the botanical(s) have aromatised the spirit, about a week or so, you fortify the wine and generally sweeten it too. So that's my plan, and I'm throwing myself at it, the lab is full of these flasks full of botanicals, and I'm at the point of testing my first batch. However, I thought, this is something you can do at home if you are a keen home alchemist. And who isn't? You could just seek out a bottle of Mr Vergano's americano, but experimenting is so much more fun.
Here's a very rough guide to making a bottle of your own americano but be brave and try your own tinctures or blends. Organise friends to come over and rejoice in the blending process.
1 bottle of good medium weight red wine like pinot noir
200 ml high-strength vodka, about 60 per cent alcohol
1 teaspoon bitter orange marmalade or aromatic honey
a thick-skinned orange
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1 teaspoon coriander seed
2 cloves
6 juniper berries
zest from one orange
6 coriander roots
2 sprigs oregano
2 sprigs tarragon
1 stalk rhubarb
a couple of rose petals
Find a wide-necked bottle and add spirit along with any dried spices. Seal and leave at room temperature for a week. Open and add the other botanicals. Use whatever you can find that smells good. Seal again and leave for another week.
Warm the marmalade or honey until it is runny. Open the bottle of wine and pour out a glass, at least 100 millilitres. Filter spirit through a coffee filter and measure 50 millilitres, add this and sweetener to the wine and gently mix. Top up with the glass you poured and seal. Leave for a few days in the fridge, gently shaking the bottle every now and then.
Set up some glasses with ice, pour in the wine and grate orange zest straight into the glass.
There is a little trial and error needed. You may want the americano sweeter, play around with the botanical mix or use a white wine but main point; it's an awesome summer drink.


text:
Use the comment thread here for suggestions and recommendations for the next version of Flash Media Server. The FMS team will monitor and reply in the thread when necessary.
Thanks in advance for your ideas!
Update: Graeme Bulls writes:
I'm trying to stay positive here and that we WILL see another version of Flash Media Server. Due to the complete lack of new material about FMS on Adobe's site nor at the huge MAX event in Las Vegas (and other Max events around the world), it's a bit tough …. I have to say though, we (FMS community) have sent tons of opinions and ideas to him, to have to again start from scratch and write them all down is a bit frustrating. I would hope that it wouldn't have been too much effort to say something like "this is what we have received so far," (and list them) "any votes for these items or anything else to add?".
Graeme – thanks for linking back.
Firstly: There absolutely, positively WILL be an FMS 3. However, I can't talk about timeframes at this point. That Im asking for feedback should indicate that we are in the planning stages.
Secondly: We actually did have 5 or so sessions on FMS, though we had next to nothing going on from the Marketing side of things. I'm going to write more about this soon, but Adobe is taking steps to address the underfunding of FMS marketing.
Thirdly: I struggled with posting "ideas so far". Believe me, I've got a long, long list of suggestions from various sources. The FMS team has gone through those, and added many of our own. However, I decided I wanted this thread to be an open suggestion box, with no ideas to predispose anyone – truly a blank slate. Also, it's been several months since I asked publicly for this kind of feedback. In many ways, this thread will be a reality check to see how close our thoughts and ideas over the past year are to what the community wants today.
As (hopefully) more ideas and suggestions come in, I'll break some into their own threads for further discussion.


text:
Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar for Acne-Prone Skin Reviews
PERFECT Soap for Acne!Neutrogena's "Facial Cleansing Bar for Acne-Prone Skin" is so misunderstood and under-appreciated! Though I don't use it often now, it made a huge difference in the way I looked when I was troubled by acne or cyclical breakouts. It is formulated to deep-clean skin. It is hypo-allergenic, lathers wonderfully, and rinses thoroughly. One of the key ingredients in here is Glycerin--yes, Glycerin! ...read moreYou see, those suffering with acne are already most likely using products containing Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic Acid which dry skin. This gives skin a break, ridding it of these so that it won't be overly dry and peel. This more gentle approach eventually results in clear skin. Neutrogena KNOWS what they are doing, and I am still thankful for this! — 4 years, 5 months agoGigiSD | 1102 reviews
Not BadI've tried other Neutrogena acne washes with decent results, so I decided to give this one a try. It does an Ok job, I have persistent adult acne so it didn't clear it up and it didn't make it any worse. It did dry my skin out a bit at first, so maybe only once a day would be better. Overall OK. — 6 years, 9 months agoRoleModel | 157 reviews
This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 1 people said helpful
not greatAll the product did was temporarily dry out my skin. It did abosolutely nothing for my acne. I could have just as easily used a regular bar of soap on my face. — 8 years, 9 months agomsbrown822 | 229 reviews
Simple SootherGlycerin bars have been highly recommended to me as a young teenager years ago by dermatologists and yet I was skeptical they did me good as rarely have I found any bath bars have. This one was different but before I say the good, I've start with the bad by saying this didn't clear my acne. But I'll tell you that it lessened the redness and moisturized my skin better than an ordinary soap which ...read morecan also either have alkaline or leave filmy residue on skin, either one is bad regardless. Also, it is great for sensitive skin that find even cream cleansers too much for their skin and not effectively getting rid of makeup, this will do the job. The one negative part about using bar soaps is that it can be contaminated with whatever bacteria was on your face or hands if you don't wash the bar itself after use. Other than that, you may like this as an alternative to whatever else is in the market bottled or boxed. — 9 years, 2 months agoVLA | 336 reviews
This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 5 of 5 people said helpful
Dry DrySo i started using this about a week ago. After rinsing my face i feel my face really tight and i have really oily skin, and this left my skin less oily. This cleared my acne really fast, but it left the corners of my mouth really dry. Im still undecided on weather im gonna keep on using this product. — 5 years, 9 months agoandyv1217 | 55 reviews
This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 1 people said helpful
its good for acneits good for acne it smells like oranges its really gentle and that's a A PLUS for ur face — 3 years, 4 months agoprettyeyesashley | 72 reviews
Great cleanserThe thing about this soap: It's not made to specifically clear up acne. It doesn't contain any medication, so only washing with this bar won't magically make acne disappear. That being said, this soap is a great mild cleanser; it's non-comedogenic (won't clog your pores), it contains very little fragrance, and it washes off really well. It left my face feeling very clean and smooth, with a bar...read moreely noticeable scent. I think it's a great product to add to a daily facial regimen for anyone with acne. It won't clear up your face by itself, but it will clean without causing a lot of irritation. — 5 years, 2 months agothatorchdorkk | 3 reviews
Good For TravelIt's inexpensive and it won't explode in your luggage. I'm not a huge fan of bar soaps as I see them as bacteria breeding grounds. It's a bit drying, but it keeps my skin from freaking out when I travel. When I'm ready to go home, I can just toss it. I wouldn't use this as my regular cleanser at home for the above reasons but it's fine for a week or so. — 5 years, 6 months agoBeamerCG | 184 reviews
Works wellI really like this product because it lather really well. It lasts you along time and is very inexpensive! I did see a little bit of a difference in my skin but if you don't use a moisturizer it will dry your skin out — 5 years, 10 months agoKandilicious | 6 reviews
Best OTC Bar I've tried!My dermatologist recommended me using this bar for day time use only (AM) so i could just get rid of all the harsh medications I use at night and give my skin some time to breathe and not be so roughed up and in constant punishment. I was skeptical because it doesn't contain any active ingredients to help fight acne such as BPO or Salicylic Acid. But I believe it actually works really well. I j...read moreust wash my face in the morning, it lathers very easily and you get used to the scent very quickly. My face feels free of all those medicated residues left on my skin from my night treatments. And afterwards I just apply some Moisturizing Lotion with SPF and it's great! This more gentle approach to my acne has worked well. I would definitely not recommend scrubs if you have cystic acne like I did, the rougher the cleanser, the more it irritates your skin and the more it will break out. Sometimes it's good to give your skin some fresh air and time to cool. Overall, I would recommend using it the same way my dermatologist did. Use all your acne products at night time and in the morning just use a gentle, medicine free regimen. Sometimes twice daily acne treatments can rough up your skin and make it red. Also, every other day I use oatmeal as an exfoliating scrub before washing my face with this bar (so that the bar gets rid of the residues left by the oatmeal on my skin). And even though I still have a little bit of acne left, my skin looks so much more healthy and glows more than it has in years. Buy it! And don't buy it thinking it'll clear your acne! It's not medicated! — 5 years, 10 months agoDaggeris | 45 reviews
This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 3 of 3 people said helpful
to top
My Reasons for Reporting This


text:
Get a free shipping quote.
Midnight is a fantastic Irish sport pony, who loves to please.
He is broken to ride, and has been ridden English and Western, however he has only been ridden English for the past four years. This past year he was started over jumps, and has been doing fantastically!
Midnight In Lessons With Total Beginner:
Midnight Riding Trot/Canter:
http://www.... (read more)
Can arrange shipping at additional cost.
Stargazey Farms is a small holding nestled in the hills of Ohio devoted to the breeding, and preservation of the Irish Draught. We pride ourselves on breeding Irish Draughts that are true to type, with phenomenal bloodlines, conformation and temperaments. Our mission at Stargazey Farms is to promote the Irish Draught Breed in America through breeding, education and sharing our experience with horse lovers.... (read more)
Avoid Scams and Fraud - Potential areas of fraud: wire transfer, moneygrams, money orders, cashier checks, shipping, escrow, "transaction protection", "guarantee". Check out the Buyer Safety section for more info.


text:
Plane speared into ground
The Aero Commander 500 crashed in thick scrub near Clonbinane, 60 kilometres north of Melbourne.
Photo: Craig Abraham
New details have emerged of the final moments of the plane which crashed last night north of Melbourne.
Safety authorities believe the plane was almost vertical when it hit the ground, spreading wreckage over 700 metres from the point of impact.
The pilot, a 34-year-old woman from North Balwyn, and a 50-year-old male passenger from Cairns, died when their twin-engine Aero Commander 500 crashed in thick scrub about 8.20pm.
The bodies of the two victims have not yet been recovered and their names have not been released.
The plane took off from Essendon airport about 8pm, bound for Shepparton, before crashing near the small town of Clonbinane, 60 kilometres north of Melbourne.
Thick scrub hampers plane recovery
Alex Hood, who is heading the Australian Transport Safety Bureau's investigation at the site, said it was too early to determine the cause of the crash.
Investigations have been hampered by thick scrub in the area, and some parts of the plane which separated from the main body have not yet been recovered.
Mr Hood said investigators were chasing the audio and radar records to help reconstruct the moments before the impact. The plane did not carry a `black box' flight recorder.
Investigations at the site would continue for some time, he said.
"We should have completed our on-site investigation probably by tomorrow or Friday by the latest."
Mr Hood said he did not yet know the age of the plane, but said it was likely to be between 20 and 30 years old.
The twin-engine plane in the accident had been sold in Australia since the late 1960s, he said, but it was no longer in production.
The cause of the crash is still not known, but last night's strong winds led to an aviation warning by the Bureau of Meteorology.
The bureau said there was a strong northerly wind in the area, gusting up to 38 knots, or 70 km/h, at the time of the crash.
"We had aviation warnings out of severe turbulence. They are pretty standard for that kind of northerly. It was a straight northerly, (it) wasn't any variation in wind direction but it was quite a gusty wind," senior forecaster Terry Ryan said.
Plane 'sounded like a motorbike'
Last night local residents in the area told police they heard a light plane in trouble minutes before they heard a loud noise they believed to be a crash.
A search of the area was launched, involving police air and ground crews and volunteers from the Country Fire Authority and State Emergency Service.
The wreckage was found by a police helicopter crew about
The plane came down in heavy scrub near Drag Hill and Raynors roads, south of Clonbinane.
Charlotte Dekkers, a horse trainer who lives in Clonbinane said she heard the plane pass over her house just before the crash.
"It just sounded like a really loud motorbike. It sounded like it was flying up our driveway, that's how close it was. Then it sort of wooshed past and after that we didn't hear a crash or anything."
Police have set up a command post at the site and are conducting
their own investigation into the crash.
When you see news happening: SMS/MMS: 0406 THE AGE (0406 843 243), or us. More
Subscribe to The Age and save up to 35%*


text:
'Whedonistas' gets released today. Heroine Content says "if you're a fan of the 'verse, this book is a great read", Tor.com gave the anthology a glowing review saying "this book is essential reading" and SFX Magazine (online review coming soon) gave it three stars out of five in its latest issue.
Unfortunately it's currently out of stock at Amazon.com, so you'll either have to wait or look else where.
March 15 2011
You need to log in to be able to post comments.
About membership.


text:
Canberra Raiders doctor Wilson Lo would fully support the NRL if it pushes ahead with plans to appoint independent doctors at games to assess players for concussion.
And he would also back a total ban on sleeping tablets, adamant players risk addiction and withdrawal symptoms if they're used regularly.
New concussion guidelines are poised to be introduced this year after NRL officials and club bosses met in Auckland last week, and a draft of the rules has been distributed to each club's medical staff.
Independent doctors and the NRL taking over responsibility for testing players for prescription drugs were among the main topics, which Lo described as ''a positive move''.
A number of club doctors quit their posts last year, with Lo declaring in October some felt sidelined as some clubs put success ahead of player welfare.
The doctors held a meeting on grand final day to discuss concerns they were being viewed as a necessary evil, but Lo stressed it wasn't the case at the Raiders.
''What we have been told is they're going to introduce a sideline concussion assessment, where you can bring a player off the field for up to 15 minutes, and during that time you get a free interchange,'' Lo said.
''The first five minutes the players have to rest and the doctor looks at a replay if there is one, then 10 minutes assessing.
''We have to do a proper assessment, document it and present it to the NRL the next business day.
''You could find loopholes and abuse it from a coaching point of view, but it's better than the other way around when you're leaving a [concussed] player out there.''
Lo said independent doctors would remove the stigma that some coaches are leaving concussed players out on the field to win games, and ignoring the wishes of some doctors.
''They didn't mention it in the draft rules, but it would be something which would be better,'' Lo said.
''It was brought up at the doctors' meeting last year and I can't speak for everyone, but it seemed the consensus was if they want to do that, go ahead and do it.
''The best thing is to have an independent doctor which moves around like the referees do, that way they have no allegiance to any team.''
Lo said the NRL risked a similar litigation to the American NFL, which agreed to a $765 million settlement with ex-players in January, if it didn't act.
''It might not happen now but it could happen in 15 to 20 years, it could be a big problem for the NRL unless they take it seriously,'' Lo said. ''It's a good step forward.''
Lo said the NRL has indicated it will consider allowing doctors to enter the field of play at any stage from next year.
The NRL has indicated it may eventually follow the lead of the Australian Olympic Committee and ban players from taking sleeping tablets.
It is set to become the first Australian sports body to test for prescription drugs, which has previously been the responsibility of individual clubs.
Canberra conducts tests about three times a week, which Lo believes is more than most other clubs.
The NRL is awaiting a report on allegations some New Zealand players mixed prescription drugs with energy drinks during the World Cup.
Lo doesn't believe it's a widespread practice, but said it can incite heart issues and would back a potential sleeping pill ban.
He said their use is extremely rare at Canberra.
Several Raiders players are taking part in a sleeping study at Australian Institute of Sport, with hopes it could eradicate the reliance on sleeping medications.
''I hope they can be eradicated completely,'' Lo said.
''Sleeping pills are something you should only use short term, otherwise your body becomes chemically and psychologically addicted.
''I strongly suggest they don't do it. The players at the Raiders know my stance and the last time I wrote a prescription would have been over a year ago.''


text:
DJ Funkmaster Flex dropped the remix to Busta Rhymes latest hit, "Why Stop Now" featurung Missy Elliott, Lil' Wayne and Chris Brown.
The way things are going, it looks as if Busta is going to help YMCMB continue their takeover in hip hop. At first I thought signing with YMCMB would be a bad move or his his band but things are shaping up real nice. I'm just glad to see Missy gearing up to get female rap popping again.
hhw52x hhw52x
About the Author


text:
Loved the Spirit: Carnival Spirit Cruise Review by End User
Overall Member Rating
Loved the Spirit
Destination: South Pacific
Embarkation: Sydney (Australia)
Booking: We originally booked two triple interior cabins. About a month afterwards we were offered two triple balconies for the same price, which we changed to interconnecting rooms with balconies. The extra space and not having to share with the kids was fantastic. The staff at the call centre were always very helpful and a pleasure to talk to.
Embarking/Disembarking: Very quick and efficient. Great when you have small children. Very friendly staff welcoming us to the port both times.
Cabins: The cabins were spacious, with great shower and bathroom facilities. We didn't use the balcony as much as we would have liked (too many other things to do), but enjoyed the view. The cabin service was outstanding. Everything was cleaned up and sorted out for us in the morning and More evening. My kids loved the towel animals and made requests every evening.
Dining: Never had a problem getting a seat in the Lido deck for 6 of us. We received assistance from a lovely staff member from Estonia who realised that it was difficult to collect food for 4 young children. Loved the variety of food, some of which changed daily. The pizza was delicious but sometimes difficult to get the correct order, especially when the kids tried to order. It would be good to have serviettes not wrapped in cutlery, as we needed more serviettes than utensils. The food in the main dining room was delicious and always warm. We had a fixed dining time, which may have made a difference. High praise for the waiters who kept our kids (and us) constantly entertained. They also assisted in cutting the kids' food into bite size pieces when it was obvious that we required assistance (without us having to ask). The 5 minutes singing and dancing towards the end of the meal was very entertaining.
Kid's Club: Our kids were in the three different Camp Carnival age groups.
2-5 year olds: Loved it. Bring make-up remover to take off the never ending face-paint (which the kids loved). Our two kids were very proud of the artwork they made (although the 3 year old didn't do much).
6-8 year old: More than loved it. Never wanted to leave.
9-11 year old: Had a bit of a rocky start at the beginning (he had trouble understanding the activities), but continued to try and really enjoyed the last few days. He came back with big smiles and talked non-stop about the friends he made.
Entertainment: We always found things to do. However, having a break from 4 young kids meant that doing nothing was also very enjoyable. Really enjoyed the cooking demonstration.
Serenity: Never had problem getting a space. One sunny morning had the option of the hammock, sun loungers or cane furniture (all in the shade). Arrived after dropping the kids to camp, which may have made a difference. Other times relaxed on the comfy sofas.
Pools and Spas: Always had plenty of space for a dip. Our younger kids tried swimming across the pool, which took less than a minute. Saw security stopping kids from running around the pool.
Security: I saw security talking to teenagers, but never saw why. The teenagers spend a lot of time in the Jungle Walk and seem to have an honour system going on, as I saw plenty of electronic devices just left there.
Staff: Can't speak more highly about them.
Other passengers: The friendliest people we have ever met on holiday. Everyone chatted to us in the pools, the lifts, the corridors, etc... One the way to the Nouveau Restaurant we got in the lift with three teenage boys who noted our elegant dress-up and asked if we were going somewhere nice. They then told us the quickest way to get to the restaurant. The younger teenagers in the Jungle Walk complemented my 5 year old's dress on elegant night, which made her very happy.
Australia Day: Loved the concert. Well organised by Carnival and made memorable by the passengers.
Overall we had a fantastic time and highly recommend the cruise to families with young children. Less
Published 02/05/13
Cabin review: 8A5246 BalconyBalcony (8A) Reviews >>
Read Cruise Critic's Carnival Spirit Review >>
Lovely South Pacific
Very Disappointed
A lot has changed
Low Budget, Low Expectations
A memorable and enjoyable crui...
Great entertainment!
Carnival Legend Alaska 8/8/17
Had a great time!!
Family Cruise
Sponsored Links


text:
Washington, June 14 (ANI): Farrah Abraham and Charlie Sheen are apparently willing to hook up and are trying to work out on their time slot for each other.
According to TMZ.com, the duo is flirting with each other through text messages and trying to arrange for meetings for coffee or a playdate with their kids, Contactmusic reported.
The backdoor teen mom, 23, contacted Sheen earlier this year asking him to meet up sometime, because she was his big fan.
The only thing stopping the union from happening is their scheduling conflicts. (ANI)


text:
|You are in: World: Europe
Tuesday, 12 November, 2002, 01:24 GMT
UN unveils last-ditch Cyprus peace plan
The United Nations Secretary General, Kofi Annan, has put forward a comprehensive peace plan for Cyprus, just one month before the island is due to finish negotiations on accession to the European Union.
The plan envisages the establishment of a government with a rotating presidency, which would preside over the Greek and Turkish parts of the island.
The 150-page document was handed over simultaneously to the Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders of Cyprus, as well as the countries which maintain troops on the island, Greece and Turkey, and former colonial power Britain.
Mr Annan said he had asked the two leaders to reply within a week.
"It's going to be a tough decision that will require courage, wisdom and vision, and I am confident they are capable of it," he said.
"I think they realise that we have a limited opportunity as we move forward and there is a unique timing in the sense of getting a united Cyprus into the European Union, and I hope they will seize upon it."
'Sense of responsibility'
Mr Annan's blueprint is thought to envisage a federal state, partly emulating the Swiss model, with two constituent parts.
Greek Cypriot leader Glafcos Clerides called on his compatriots to view the plan as a comprehensive package and not focus on single provisions which may not satisfy their aims.
"We have to face these decisive developments united, with prudence and with a sense of responsibility," he said.
Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash said he would view the proposals with a "positive mind".
However, the ill health of Mr Denktash, who is currently in New York recovering from heart surgery, has already raised fears of slippage in the timetable.
The delivery of the UN blueprint follows nearly 11 months of head-to-head talks between Mr Denktash and Mr Clerides, in which no progress was reported.
Early elections in Turkey last month forced the plan to be put back, leaving just 30 days before the key Copenhagen summit on European enlargement.
The peace plan's success or failure will decide whether Cyprus joins the EU as a united or divided island.
Failure would mean that membership would only apply to the southern two-thirds of the island under its internationally recognised Greek Cypriot government.
Key role
In the past, Turkey has threatened to annex the Turkish Cypriot zone if this happens.
BBC diplomatic correspondent Barnaby Mason says Turkey's influence over the Turkish Cypriots will be essential to any settlement, but in return it would want European leaders to set a date for starting negotiations on its own EU membership.
The United States is pressing the EU to admit Turkey, already a member of Nato, in order to consolidate its strategic relationship with the West.
Britain thinks the same way, and both the British and Americans have contributed to the UN Cyprus plan, our correspondent says.
See also:
04 Oct 02 | Europe
26 Mar 02 | Europe
08 Jan 02 | Europe
03 Dec 01 | Europe
Internet links:
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites
Top Europe stories now:
Links to more Europe stories are at the foot of the page.
|E-mail this story to a friend
Links to more Europe stories
To BBC Sport>> | To BBC Weather>> | To BBC World Service>>
© MMIII | News Sources | Privacy


text:
Fight Racism! Fight Imperialism! as supporters of the Free Mumia Abu Jamal
Defence Campaign presents:
In Prison My Whole Life, a film about Mumia Abu Jamal, a political activist on
Death Row
Tuesday, 12th October 2010
upstairs @ The Compass Pub
(on the corner of Chapel Market and Penton Street)
London N1 9PZ
nearest tube Angel
In Prison My Whole Life is a film about Mumia Abu Jamal by William Francome,
who was born on the day, 9th December 1981, that Mumia was arrested and
imprisoned. Almost thirty years later Mumia remains on Death Row and is in the
process of a final appeal against his death sentence. He has always maintained
his innocence in the shooting of a police officer and new evidence, including
the recantation of a key eyewitness, new ballistic and forensic evidence and a
confession from Arnold Beverly (one of the two killers of Officer Faulkner)
point to his innocence. Mumia was a former member of the Black Panthers, a
political activist and journalist who exposed police violence against minority
communities. The US state is determined to silence him because he still, even
from Death Row, gives his voice to the voiceless. Join the movement to free
Mumia Abu Jamal!
All welcome, free entry
With an introduction from the Free Mumia Abu Jamal Defence Campaign and
followed by discussion


text:
Newborn & baby health centre
This article is from the WebMD News Archive
More mums breastfeeding longer
20th November 2012 - More mums are breastfeeding their babies for longer according to the latest statistics.
Figures from the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) show that 81% of mothers began breastfeeding when their baby was born, up from 76% in 2005. This includes all babies who were put to the breast at all, even if this was on one occasion only, and also includes giving expressed breast milk.
The Infant Feeding Survey for 2010 shows one in three mothers (34%) who start breastfeeding are still doing some breast feeds at six months.
The report has been welcomed by the Royal College of Midwives, but the RCM says there is still room for improvement.
Breast is best
UK guidelines recommend babies are breastfed exclusively for the first six months, because breast milk gives all the nutrients and immunity support a young baby needs.
83% of mothers were aware of the health benefits of breastfeeding.
However, the number of mothers achieving six months of exclusive breastfeeding hasn't changed since 2005, at around one in a hundred.
Mums most likely to start breastfeeding were:
- Aged 30 or over
- From an ethnic minority group
- Staying longer in full time education
- Living in affluent areas
Reasons for not breastfeeding
The report found many mums would have liked to have carried on breastfeeding after starting, but experienced problems including:
- Baby would not suck/rejected the breast (33%)
- Mum experienced painful breasts (22%)
- Mum felt her milk supply wasn't sufficient (17%)
Over four in five breastfeeding mothers who experienced problems were offered help or support, either in hospital, birth centre or after going home. Those who did not receive help or support for these problems were more likely to have stopped breastfeeding within the first two weeks.
The NHS doesn't recommend introducing solid food or weaning until after a baby is six months old. However, 75% of mums questioned had introduced solids by the time their baby was five months old.
Returning to work and breastfeeding in public
19% of mums felt that their return to work had affected the way they fed their baby, with over half of them saying it made them stop or cut down breastfeeding.
11% of mothers who had breastfed in public said that they had been stopped or been made to feel uncomfortable and 47% of them had found problems finding somewhere suitable to breastfeed their baby.
In a statement, HSCIC chief executive Tim Straughan says: "Not only are more mothers initially breastfeeding at the time of their baby's birth, more of them are continuing to breastfeed for longer, which has known benefits to a child's long term health."
Commenting on the report in a statement, the Royal College of Midwives' director for midwifery Louise Silverton says: "We warmly welcome the report and its findings that mothers are breastfeeding longer. However, there is still room for improvement in breastfeeding among groups with traditionally lower breastfeeding rates and those who tend to breastfeed for shorter durations."


text:
Last month a Florida appeals court ruled that public colleges and universities can not regulate guns on campus. The lawsuit was brought against the University of North Florida by a student and gun rights group.
In that decision, Judge Clay Roberts wrote, "Restricting recreational activities is a far cry from restricting a fundamental, constitutional right to keep and bear arms for self-defense."
The state says guns are allowed on public college campuses in the state of Florida, as long as they are concealed and locked in your car.
According the Associated Press, the appeals court ruled that universities in the state of Florida cannot restrict students from having their guns on campus if they are kept concealed and locked in their cars, and now universities on the Suncoast are complying.
"We've been following the ruling at the first district, and we've been in communication with our colleagues in the state system; and right now we're just in the process of reviewing our policies and regulations," says Mark St. Louis, General Counsel at New College of Florida.
However, students attending the new college of Florida have concerns.
"I know people here. I wouldn't trust them with guns for the most part," says Shane Caldwell, a student at New College of Florida.
"It makes me a little uncomfortable. I don't think it's necessarily likely to lead to violence, but I don't like that the possibility's there," says Sarah Oldham, a student at New College of Florida.
But USF Sarasota-Manatee criminology students have a different view on the policy.
"I agree with it. I feel we have the right to bear arms. I feel if they're in the car, you know, there's not any imminent danger that somebody's going to be hurt immediately," says Joeina, a student at USF.
"I'm comfortable with it, but I do feel like there needs to be some new guns laws, gun control laws put into place," says Sharona, a student and the president of the Criminology Club at USF.
The University of South Florida enacted a policy outlining their compliance with Chapter 790 of Florida Statutes, and their campus police lieutenant says it applies to all campuses, including USF Sarasota-Manatee.
"The weapon has to stay in the car. Even if you're a concealed weapon's permit holder, the university facilities are an exemption or exceptions to the carrying under that permit," says Lt. Chris Daniel, with the USF Tampa campus police.
Both USF Sarasota-Manatee and New College of Florida have a police presence on campus, and those officers will regulate this policy.
"We're certainly working with our campus police. Right now, we're primarily just focused on compliance with the law," says St. Louis.
The State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota say they have been complying with the law from the beginning and will continue to have this policy.
Private entities, like Ringling College of the Arts, do not believe they have to comply with the state and have this policy on their campus, since they are a private college.


text:
Zhumell Optic Cleaning Kit
The Hawke 20-60x85 Endurance Spotting Scope features the ability to rotate in almost any position allowing you to capture those special moments in a quick and smooth action. Fully multi-coated optics increase light transmission and as boost color contrast making the Hawke 20-60x85 Endurance Spotting Scope an excellent choice for the outdoor enthusiast.
- Fully multi-coated optics for maximum clarity
- Camera adaptable
- Rugged, rubber coated chassis
- Dual focus knob
- Twist-up Eye-cup
- Lightweight Magnesium Alloy Body
- Water and fog-proof
- Body rotation for multi-viewing positions.
- Hawke Worldwide Warranty
- Magnification - 20-60x
- Objective Lens - 85 mm
- Lens Coating - Fully Multi-Coated
- Field of View - (20x) 105 ft @ 1000 yards, (60x) 52 ft @ 1000 yards
- Close Focus - 23 feet
- Eye Relief - 20 mm
- Exit Pupil - 4 mm
- Height - 17.1"
- Weight - 63.8 oz
Supplier SKU
56 102
What's Included
Hawke 20-60x85 Endurance Spotting Scope, 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece, Sculpted Stay-on Cover, Objective Lens Cap, Lens Cloth, Warranty Card, Instruction Manual
Dimensions & Specifications
Product Guarantee
We stand behind all the products we sell, and your satisfaction is our top priority. If you're not satisfied with the quality of your purchase, simply send the item back to us in its original packaging within 30 days of its delivery.
Manufacturer Warranty
Default manufacturer warranty.
Return & Exchange Policy
At our site, returns are easy! You may return new, unused, and resalable items for a refund or exchange. Simply ensure that the item is returned in its original product packaging within 30 days of delivery.
Most Helpful Reviews
Most Critical Reviews
All Reviews
Displaying Reviews 1-10 of


text:
Ask a Lawyer and Get Answers to Your Legal Questions
Hello and welcome.
My name is XXXXX XXXXX my goal is to provide you with excellent service today. Before I can give you an accurate answer to your question, please provide the following additional information:
Do you own the account jointly or are you his guardian or trustee on the account?
I look forward to assisting you as soon as I have received this information. Thank you.
No, the acct. is not joint nor am I his guardian or trustee. I want to simply have check writing status. Our bank, TD, offers this option, as many do. We are doing some business together and can't allow 2 judgements against me to impede our prospects
Thank You,


text:
Convention Homepage | Agenda | Hotel/Travel Information | Exhibitor/Sponsor Information | See Who is Attending
$396 members, $595 non-members
Monday, June 30 from 9:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Developed by experts in both PPACA and employment law, this high level eleven-hour course instruction will ensure that students understand the key technical components of PPACA and are better prepared to counsel their clients on upcoming required healthcare changes and new options and requirements for health plans.
An overview of all regulations already issued will be presented along with details on specific regulations issued to date. Students will be able to develop client-specific timelines and provided advice to guide clients in planning for the future.
The classroom study is paired with online self-study resources that can be accessed at the student's convenience through their personal online library. To ensure that students stay current on healthcare reform implementation, they will receive periodic updates as part of their continued subscription.
The PPACA certification course is a certification of expertise in the provisions and implementation of health reform. It does not meet state or federal requirements that may be necessary to sell exchange-based plans.
In 2013, Accenture/CSO Insights research revealed that most producers are seen by their clients as commodity-like vendors, subjecting their companies to significant client defection and leaving substantial revenue growth potential unrealized. By contrast, only 12% of producers have discovered how to become a trusted partner to their clients. These "Value Creators" have learned how to master the Six Dimensions of Sales Equity™ - driving high share of wallet, superior client retention and cross-selling like champions. They no longer leave any money on the table. Join us to learn how to make excellent client relationships your differentiation through these six proven, patented best practices.Learner Objectives/Outcomes:
Underwriters are challenged to make sense of conflicting and often incomplete information. An ethical decision making framework can inform decisions that are as free from conflict as possible and lead to better outcomes. Using case studies, we will explore different approaches to resolving ethical dilemmas in underwriting.Learner Objectives/Outcomes:
The content of the presentation will be to teach and education participants on the critical areas of ERISA that are often overlooked that can impact employers through penalties for non-compliance. There will be discussion and samples that identify how what is viewed during a DOL audit and how to avoid audit nightmares through compliance. Finally, there will be discussion as to how employees can report non-compliance and the procedures employers would face as well as penalties involved to correct non-compliance.Learner Objectives/Outcomes:
Diplomacy has been called the art of telling people to go to hell in a way that they'll actually look forward to the trip. We don't advocate telling your clients, your prospects or anyone else to go anywhere like that, but this outstanding session from Barry Maher shows you how to communicate with and persuade people of all types: to diplomatically, tactfully get what you want and get people to look forward to whatever trip you'd like them to take.
As Selling Power, says: "To his powerful and famous clients, Barry Maher is simply the best sales trainer in the business."Discover extraordinary powerful tips to help you:
Agent's commissions have been cut with extra work required to service clients. Employers are very fearful of the compliance issues involved with PPACA; do you have the answers? Learn how to set up a consulting fee business along with your commissioned insurance. HR and employee benefits go together like peanut butter and jelly; become an extension of your client's HR department.Learner Objectives/Outcomes:
This will be a one- hour hands-on workshop.Learner Objectives/Outcomes:
Healthcare consumerism goes beyond the sales strategy. This session will be hyper-focused on the delivery of the benefit offering when incorporating Consumer Directed Health (CDH) sales strategies. Employers and employees alike will need both for a successful benefit open enrollment.Learner Objectives/Outcomes:
Presented by Educate U is an educational workshop on the basics of Social Security benefits.
Social Security is a critical component of retirement planning – one that can be overwhelming and potentially costly if you are uninformed. Today, 74% of retired Americans are collecting reduced Social Security benefits – most likely because they were unaware of options that may have increased their benefit payments.
Since 2013, workshop attendees have gained an understanding of the keys to getting started, when to take action and how to make the most effective Social Security elections.
Learner Objectives/Outcomes:
$140 members, $275 non-members (CE applied for in all 50 states)
Featuring: Robin Frick, Account Executive, Global Insurance Group, Inc.
Sponsored By:
Developed by experts in the market space, three-hour course instruction will ensure that students understand the key technical components of Self Funding and are better prepared to counsel their clients on the various benefits of elimination of most premium tax, lowering cost of administration, claims/administration and customer service for employees.
Historically, employers have turned to the self-funding of their health plans when traditional insurance programs failed to meet their cost expectations. The many thousands of employers in the U.S. who have implemented self-insured medical programs later discovered the other advantages such as coverage flexibility and client-specific benefit plan administration. Self-funding is one of the most effective ways employers can control the rising costs of healthcare coverage. In understanding self-funding as a concept and how it differs from fully insured products, this course will help provide in detail how it all works and proven methods for communicating this option to employers and employees in a compelling way.
Join us for a fast-paced, jam-packed, and informative review of Fraud in Employee Benefit Plan$ from a 1,000 foot level. We will address the Good, the Bad and the Ugly as well as relate some actual hilarious stories from real cases.Learner Objectives/Outcomes:
Getting the same tired results from your marketing materials? It's probably because your web site, sales letters, ads, and brochures look just like everyone else's. Isn't it time to try something different…and incredibly effective?
In this highly interactive and entertaining workshop, you'll learn how to apply Ron Rosenberg's outrageous marketing strategies to improve the effectiveness of your own marketing communications.
In this one-of-a-kind session you'll discover 12 specific elements that MUST be in every marketing piece. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to bring samples of your materials to the session and get feedback on the spot to help you increase the response and effectiveness of your marketing materials.
This is an incredibly powerful hands-on session you can't afford to miss! Find out why Ron Rosenberg's sessions are always filled to capacity and take your marketing communications from adequate to exceptional!Learner Objectives/Outcomes:
The transition from group to individual and how brokers can succeed with a strategy of reducing or eliminating employer costs, without increasing employees costs all while maintaining or increasing commissions.Learner Objectives/Outcomes:
This course will directly contribute to the professionalism, ethics and competence of licensed agents in the following manners:
Learner Objectives/Outcomes:
Many of today's workforce is the "sandwich generation" – caring for both their children and parents. The reality of this dual role causes employees' health and wellness to rapidly deteriorate and it continues for an average of 4.5 years. A recent study found employees who are caregivers have health problems that cost U.S. Companies $13.4 billion annually, in addition to costing US businesses more than $33 billion in lost productivity each year.Learner Objectives/Outcomes:
Interested in learning about what's coming from the marketplace from NAHU's future leaders? Come play games and learn more about the future of healthcare from NAHU members who are impacting our future. This interactive session led by David Dickey will deliver a clear outline of who the Vanguard Council is, why it's been established and how NAHU is creating a community of people who are going to use innovation, thought leadership to empower and inspire success.Learner outcomes:
Join the experts behind NAHU's Compliance Corner site and webinars as they answer both the most common compliance questions posed to NAHU daily and concerns specific to your clients. Submit questions you'd like to see answered ahead of time to email@example.com.
Three Key Message Points:
Learner Objectives/Outcomes:


text:
found a new home!
Plenty of my friends are looking
for one too. Find a pet to adopt.
I am already spayed, housetrained, up to date with shots, good with kids, and good with dogs.
I am VERY mellow. Just sweet and inquisitive. I love to meet new people. Overall I am generally submissive and would fit well in most packs.
If you will let me I can join you on the couch and use your lap as a pillow!
Come check me out. I am one gentle girl just looking for a place to lay my head.
Do you think I would make a good match for you? If so, please please complete an Adoption Interest and contact my foster parent at email@example.com
Sweetness, a Gilbert Hound (Unknown Type)/Shar Pei dog was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Hound (Unknown Type)/Shar Pei for sale in Gilbert, or seeking a Hound (Unknown Type)/Shar Pei dog from a breeder in Gilbert.


text:
The Body Deli Blueberry Fusion Scrub
- 1 reviews See the Breakdown
- Product Info | Add Your Review
The Body Deli Blueberry Fusion Scrub Reviews
Definitely worksThe first time I used this, I looked like I had had a trip to Ibiza and forgot to bring sunscreen with me. RED RED RED! That was entirely my fault though, well, partially (there were no clear instructions). Apparently, you should wash this off IMMEDIATELY after applying it. It feels crazy, I know, because I was thinking "how much could it accomplish in a minute?". Umm, A LOT! There's three types ...read moreof acids in this and they really do work the second you put the scrub on your skin. This is a chemical scrub, not a mechanical one so whatever you do, DON'T RUB YOUR SKIN WITH THIS! I left this on for 7 minutes the first time I used it and the second time I left it on for 2 minutes (it probably took two minutes to apply it as well). Don't leave it on, a minute tops if you do it anyway! I still got red, not to the same extent but still. My skin feels smoother after using this and it reduces pore size. A little goes a long way so don't be scared by the price, I use like a fifth of a teaspoon and that IS enough! — 3 years, 5 months agoOopsieJ | 13 reviews
This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
Home » Reviews » Body » Body Scrubs » The Body Deli Blueberry Fusion Scrub
to top
My Reasons for Reporting This


text: The Pyle Academy series is an affordable option to provide high-power, high-quality sound to your vehicle's speakers. Academy amplifiers are sturdy with amp heat sinks and accept both low level RCA inputs as well as high-level, low-impedance MOLEX inputs. So you can rock your tunes no matter what kind of head unit you have. The PLAM1600 is a four-channel, 1600-watt bridgeable amplifier. It's equipped with variable gain control, a built-in variable subwoofer crossover, and a three-way configuration. The MOSFET pulse width modulation power supply allows for a clean, distortion-free signal to your speakers. To keep both your car and the amplifier safe, this model is equipped with thermal, overload, and short circuit protection. Welcome to the academy - the Pyle Academy.


text:
Carnival Valor - Western Caribbean: Carnival Valor Cruise Review by staylor
Overall Member Rating
Carnival Valor - Western Caribbean
Destination: Western Caribbean
Embarkation: Miami
A little about us: We are a married couple, 40 and 41. This was our tenth cruise. We have done 7 with Carnival and 3 with RCI. We enjoying cruising and have never been on a bad cruise! I have been a member on Cruise Critic for a while now, but this is the first cruise that I joined the "Roll Call" for my cruise. I have to say, it was great getting to know people online before the cruise....we were all sharing the excitement of the cruise! It was awesome when we all actually got to meet each other. Several of us even went on excursions together. We couldn't have had a more compatible group. There is talk of a reunion cruise for next year. I hope it really happens!
Getting there: We flew into Ft. Lauderdale Airport one day prior and rented a car. We drove to Miami and stayed at the Hyatt. The next morning we returned the car to the Miami Airport and took the free shuttle to the ship. We learned this method on More Cruise Critic and it worked out well for us.
The night before: We went to Bayside Marketplace for dinner and shopping. There are several unique little shops that were fun to shop in. We decided to eat at Bubba Gump's. We had eaten there before and it was excellent. We shopped a little and looked at all the boats on the water. It was beautiful. We were hoping to see some cruise ships, but none were in port at the time. There was a Miami Heat game a block away and the city was hopping! Everything was crowded and parking was way over priced! There was a lot of traffic and it was a little nerve-wracking since we were not familiar with that area. We then went to the Hyatt (Price.... $48, I still can't believe it!). It was very nice and we enjoyed our view from the balcony on the 19th floor. The city is so pretty with all the lights reflecting on the water!
Embarkation: We talked with several people on this cruise and embarkation times seemed to vary. We were at the right place at the right time and only stood in line for 8 minutes. We arrived at 11:00 a.m. Next, we relaxed in a holding area for about 45 minutes until the ship was ready. I talked to others who stood in line for two hours.
The ship: Overall, I liked the dEcor. I saw pictures prior to the cruise and thought it was going to be really gaudy. I like the more subdued look of the Royal Caribbean ships, but have to say that Valor seemed toned down compared to other Carnival ships I have been on. Rosie's yellow and lime green was adorable. The lounges were all pretty nice. I particularly liked One Step Disco. The walls were lined with tons of televisions and the ceiling had twinkling lights. It was very cute. The Lindy Hop piano bar was nice, too. I never felt the ship was too crowded. There were plenty of seats for all the show and in the lounges. There were stacks of chairs for the taking out by the pools. If you wanted to be in the main pool area, you did have to get up early to get your chair.
The ports: The best part of cruising for me is exploring the ports. Our first port was Belize. It is a tender port and takes about 20 minutes. We booked our tour with and independent company. We did the "Shark and Ray Alley" tour with Coral Breeze Unlimited. We met them at the Wet Lizard restaurant right by the docks. There were 8 of us on the tour and 4 crew members. The captain was Mark, with his assistant, James. Our guides were Monique and Hennie. We boarded a small boat and went to Cay Caulker to pick up snorkel equipment and to place our lunch orders. Our next stop was Coral Gardens to snorkel. We followed Hennie, two by two, along a path through the coral. It was pretty. We snorkeled for about 45 minutes. The current was a little strong at some points. Our next stop was to visit the sharks and stingrays. Hennie started feeding them when we arrived. There were 7 nurse sharks and 25-30 string rays. It was great to be in the water with them and touch them. It was not scary at all. The nurse sharks are a little shy. The stingrays were all over me. We then went back to Cay Caulker for lunch and spent about an hour and a half there. The lunch was included in the tour and was very good. We walked around the island before it was time to return. It was very quiet and pretty there. Hennie told us that there are only 5 cars on the island. Most of the residents drive golf carts. The kids take a boat to school. It looked like a sleepy little fishing village and I enjoyed the serenity of the island. I would highly recommend this tour to others. It felt very personalized. We shopped at the port a little while before returning to the ship.
Our next port was Roatan. I loved Roatan! Ten of us from Cruise Critic decided to do the Beginner's Scuba Dive with Salt and Pepper. They met us outside the gate by the ship. They were 30-40 minutes late. That is the ONLY negative thing I can say about the excursion. Once we all got together we were taken to Foster's at West Bay. Our guide was Paul and I could tell he was making sure we had a good time. We watched a video about the basics of diving then went to shallow waters at Tabyana beach to practice. There were several skills to master before the dive, and I regret to say I chickened out! I decided to snorkel instead and took pictures of others in my group. It was a total blast anyway! Several in our group dove down about 65 feet and saw a coral wall. After the dive we went back to Foster's for a lobster lunch and ate in a gazebo over looking the beautiful waters of Roatan. It was picture perfect! I would also highly recommend this tour to others. I would like to add that there is an orphanage on Roatan with 14 children. We learned about these children on the "ports of call" section on this site. I think everyone in our Cruise Critic group made a donation. The orphanage will send someone to meet you at the port or you can visit if you want. When I saw how poor the island was, I was happy I brought some things for the kids. I feel very fortunate to live in America.
Our third stop was Grand Cayman. It is also a tender port with an approx. 10 minute tender time. This was our third time at this port and as always, Seven Mile Beach was the plan for the day. The scuba divers in our group wanted to dive again so our cab driver dropped us off at the Hyatt because Red Sail Sports is located there. We had missed the morning dive, and the afternoon dive would end too close to tender time, so we all just decided to spend the day on the beach. It was still as beautiful as ever after the hurricane, although we did see a lot of destruction and rebuilding on the way to and from the Hyatt. We had lunch at the hotel, it was very expensive, $35 for a fish sandwich, an order of conch fritters and 2 cokes. A waiter for others in our group told them they could go up to the 6th floor to take some great pictures of the beach. While they were up there they noticed a dark area in the water that didn't look like a reef. They decided to swim out to see what it was. They motioned for me to come out. I swam out and saw the largest school of fish I had ever seen. There were thousands .... with a 3 ½ ft. barracuda swimming around them. It was awesome! I looked at my Reefcomber's guide and I think they were either Yellow jack or Bar jack. It was so cool! Some of the guys were diving down and the fish were going over them and under them! Some of the guys found a blowfish and some squid. It was a great day! We took the cab back for a little shopping before taking the tender back to the ship.
Our fourth and final port was Cozumel. It had been 10 years since we were last here, and boy has it changed! It is definitely the port for shopping! There are deals to be found and the place for bargaining. We purchased 2 onyx chess sets for $45. When we first went in the shop they wanted $50 for one. I have seen similar sets in malls for $130 and up. They had beaded island necklaces for 2 for $10 and the other islands were charging $10. I bought an embroidered, half-zip sweatshirt for $15. Tanzanite was priced about the same as the Grand Cayman, a little high, but I indulged a little anyway! So if you are going on this cruise, save your souvenir dollars for Cozumel! We decided to go to Chankanaab Park for the day. It was a beautiful location. It had a small lagoon area, beach area lined with palapas and beach chairs, diving, snorkeling, archaeological park with trails and replicas from Mexican sites, Mayan village, botanical gardens, dolphin encounters and swims, and sea otter swims. It also had restaurants, bars, snack bars, and restrooms with showers. My husband had his certificate from Beginner's Scuba in Roatan and was able to dive again with that. The guide showed him fish, lobsters, a sea snake, statues and several other things in the sea. They dove through an underwater cave. He had a blast! We returned to the ship and took showers and changed and went back to Cozumel to shop and spent a little time at Fat Tuesday's. Another great day!
Other things worth mentioning:
* We were in cabin 6230. It was right above the main lounge. If you plan to go to bed before 11:00 p.m. this is not a good cabin for you. It was very noisy!
*Our cruise director was Carlo Lombard. He was just filling in of Josh Riffe and we felt he did a great job. He had a good personality and we could tell he was working very hard.
*The Captain was Giovanni Cutugno. He was friendly and funny and spent time posing for photos with passengers.
*Ron Pass at the piano bar was very good. He knows a ton of songs and is a good singer! He has a great personality and made the piano bar a lot of fun!
* If you are a die-hard football fan, you may not want to cruise on Super Bowl Sunday. The cruise line worked hard to make this evening a success by planning a poolside party with a giant make-shift screen, buckets of beer and free T-shirts, but the satellite didn't cooperate and we only got to see the first few minutes and the last few minutes of the game. Let's just say there were a few angry passengers.
*The chocolate buffet was highly over-rated. Most of the selections were bitter dark chocolate and I am a milk chocolate girl! It is announced in the Carnival Caper only, so it is easy to miss. There weren't many people there. It was at 2:00 in the afternoon on the last sea day.
*We felt the food in the dining room was just average. The staff and service were excellent. We could have done without the nightly joke from the maitre d' (Washington Dining Room). The selections and variety at Rosie's was fantastic. The fish and chips at Seafood Fare were to die for and my husband loved the food from Asian Corner. There are great, made to order sandwiches at the Deli and burgers, fries and salads at The Grill. The pizza is good at The Pizzeria. Try the hot chocolate. It was very good.
*The 2 production shows were the best I have seen on a cruise ship! The '80s: Far from Over was excellent! Hypnotist Mike Harvey's show was very funny. The midnight comedy show with Jim Brick had me laughing until my cheeks hurt! Be sure to catch this one!
*The Self-Assist Debarkation worked out great for us! It starts at about 7:30 and lasts for about 45 minutes. You have to be a U.S. citizen, have all documentation and proof of citizenship with you and be able to carry all of your own luggage. We were on the shuttle bus for Ft. Lauderdale by 8 a.m. I will pack lighter next year, though!
In closing, I will have to say that this was an awesome cruise and an awesome itinerary. We did awesome excursions and I encourage others who only take the ship's excursions to spread your wings a little and enjoy the smaller, private tours that are offered. You get so much more for your vacation dollar. The best part of all was searching for and finding my Cruise Critic friends. If you are reading this, all of you made our vacation more enjoyable. We are ready for that reunion cruise! Thanks to Carnival and Cruise Critic ... I'm a Happy Cruiser!!! Less
Published 06/16/05
Cabin review:
Read Cruise Critic's Carnival Valor Review >>
Very fun and comfortable
Decrepit ship, food failures, ...
Best Family Vacation Yet...
First Time Cruise, Great Famil...
5 Day Western Caribbean. Most ...
Great value cruise with two Me...
Very fun and comfortable
Fun Ship Liberty
Decrepit ship, food failures, ...
Sponsored Links


text:
1993 500cc world champion Kevin Schwantz got to try the Suzuki's new MotoGP prototype on Tuesday at the Circuit of the Americas.
- Home
- MotoGP
- Championships
- Forums
- CrashTV
- Live
Suzuki's 1993 500cc world champion Kevin Schwantz got to try the factory's new MotoGP prototype on Tuesday at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
|Kevin Schwantz rides the Suzuki 'XRH-1' inline four-cylinder MotoGP machine, being developed for the 2015 world championship
Schwantz, who retired from grand prix in 1995, last tried a four-stroke Suzuki MotoGP bike at Valencia in 2006. The Texan is present at the private COTA test to get laps on a Yoshimura Suzuki Superbike ahead of his participation in this year's Suzuka 8 Hours.
"I went on the MotoGP machine after riding the GSX-R1000 Superbike and it felt like going from a 500cc to a 250cc bike; the MotoGP machine is so small and compact!" said Schwantz.
"The bike turns, accelerates, goes fast; it does everything and I had fun and really enjoyed it. With this bike you have power and braking so you brake and accelerate and the bike does all the rest.
"I think Suzuki should race now - the sooner the better! You can test a lot but in the race you really understand."
Suzuki is testing ahead of its 2015 MotoGP return, but is expected to make at least one wild-card race appearance towards the end of this season.
"It was very emotional to have Kevin Schwantz - everybody's hero - riding our bike here. He was quite fast considering the conditions, so we'd like to thank Kevin for this gift!" said Suzuki test team manager Davide Brivio.
However Schwantz will stick to the Superbike on Wednesday's final day.
"After having ridden the MotoGP machine, I now appreciate much-more the GSX-R and I want to continue to work on that now to prepare for my race at Suzuka in July. So tomorrow [Wednesday] I will only ride the GSX-R."
|The #34 back on a Suzuki grand prix machine
The team spent a lot of time in the morning session testing new chassis settings and also adjusting the gearbox for the team's debut at the Texan circuit.
"This was a new track for Suzuki but also I have not ridden the bike since February," said de Puniet. "We spend some time changing the settings and the gearbox ratios, then we continued to compare two different frames and we found again that the best one here was the one we choose in Sepang. And we confirmed it again that this is more-stable in the corner entry.
"In the afternoon we tested different electronic maps. It has been not bad as first day here and I'm confident we can improve tomorrow. Hopefully the track will be cleaner."
Suzuki will also test after the forthcoming MotoGP round in Argentina.
Suzuki, which withdrew from MotoGP at the end of 2011, will be considered a 'new' manufacturer next year and thus race under the same special Factory rules as Ducati, meaning they start the season with all of the Open class fuel/tyre/engine/testing concessions.


text:
Hey there travel helpers, I'm planning a trip to Morocco in Oct of this year. I'd really like to take the mountain road from Marrakesh to Agadir. There will be two of us and we don't have ages so was thinking about hiring a driver for a couple of days after reading some threads.
Is this a acceptable way to get to see some of the mountains instead of a coach or hiring a car?
Any help gratefully received.


text:
Harley Davidson FXDL
By Ted Laturnus
By now, most cruiser enthusiasts know that Harley has a new engine on the market. Known as the Twin Cam (or Fathead to some), it represents the first new powerplant from the Milwaukee company in fifteen years. Not really that long a time span, when you consider that they kept the Shovelhead for - what? - 18 years, and have never been known to rush into things.
As you might expect, the new powerplant is not visually much different from its predecessor, the Evolution. Because it has 50 per cent more cooling fins on the engine barrels, it's a…er…fatter looking engine, and the tappet blocks and airbox are also different. But to the casual viewer, it would seem to be business as usual.
Wrong, Kemo Sabe.
This engine couldn't be more different from the old and only shares about 15 parts with the Evo. It's quieter, more powerful, more sophisticated, and, so they tell us, much more durable. Harley would have been nuts to radically alter the 45-degree air-cooled V-twin, and risk alienating their traditionally conservative customer base.
Anyway, I recently spent some time in the saddle of a Fathead-propelled Hog, the FXDL, or Dyna Low Rider. Harley will be fitting the Twin Cam to all of their 1999 rubber-mounted models, but Softail lovers will have to wait until the 2000 model year at least.
Once aboard the new FXDL, the first thing you notice is how subdued the twin cam engine is. While idling, it still bounces and vibrates like an Evo, but doesn't chatter, click, tap, or knock while it's at it. The new engine has a larger bore than the old, but a shorter stroke, and it is better behaved, but not by that much. Personally, I like it. There is something undeniably dramatic about a stroked and hopped up Evo or Shovelhead, but give me an engine that's powerful and reliable every time.
There is also a much deeper well of power at your fingertips. The Fathead has eight cubic inches more displacement than the 80-inch Evo, with a torque output of 82 foot-pounds at 3500 rpm. My test bike was bog stock, with absolutely no performance mods of any kind, and under hard acceleration, could almost keep up to my own personal ride (a 1998 FXD Super Glide), which has had some minor alterations done to it…mostly in the area of breathing. Power comes on cleanly, with no bumps or flat spots. Because it revs to 5500 rpm and develops about 62 hp at the rear wheel, the Fathead is particularly potent at high rpms, and, once it gets up a head of steam, will leave all stock Evos in the dust. It also has a slightly quieter exhaust note…at least with stock pipes. Apparently, pending noise laws in the U.S. dictated that the Twin Cam be a quieter engine, and it definitely is.
As far as the rest of the FXDL is concerned, the gearbox is essentially the same as that of the Evo, although it is mounted to the engine differently. Gear spacing, clutch action, and transmission feel are all about the same, as is riding position. The FXDL also comes with twin front disc brakes, which is a very good thing. This has always been one of the better handling bikes in Harley's lineup, and that hasn't changed. If you're feeling frisky and want to lean this bike over or take it deep into the corners, go ahead. It won't let you down or hit bottom. Personally, I have always considered the Super Glide/Low Rider series - Shovel, Evo, and Twin Cam - to be Harley's strongest models, representing a good combination of visual beauty, handling, braking, performance, and reliability. Aside from the Sportster 1200, there isn't another model from Milwaukee that can keep up to them, and they are still regarded as two-wheeled hot rods.
Some specs on the 1999 FXDL. It has seat height of 26 ˝ inches (67.31 cm), a 62 ˝ inch (166.37 cm) wheelbase, a total length of 94 inches (239 cm), and weighs 614 pounds (279 kg) dry. It is, as they say, a very tossable motorcycle, with above average high-speed handling and easy maneuverability around town. Clip on a windshield and some bags and you have a touring machine as well. After one very full day of riding, I dismounted the FXDL without any feelings of fatigue or stiffness.
However, a couple of minor criticisms. First of all, I still hate the buckhorn handlebars that come stock with this bike. They're terrible and Harley needs to toss them aside. I also have a bit of a problem with the price tag of the new FXDL. It's over $3000 more expensive than the essentially identical FXD. Why more? Mainly because of fancier paint, engine details, and additional chrome.
Still, the Twin Cam FXDL is truly a rider's motorcycle, is bound to keep its value well, and with its new powerplant, should be more reliable than ever.


text:
IDC OpenStack Whitepaper
Posted Date:
OpenStack is an open source cloud system software project that has broad participation from the IT Industry. IDC evaluates the current situation and provides a future outlook evaluating the deployment and support model and addressing OpenStack enterprise features and support.
This document is no longer available for download.
Recommended for You
Storage Servers Network-attached Storage (NAS) Comparison Guide
More White Papers
About This White Paper
About This Sponsor
Red Hat® is the world's leading provider of open source solutions, using a community-powered approach to provide reliable and high-performing cloud, virtualization, storage, Linux®, and middleware technologies.