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Time flies may be one of the oldest clichés but I'm finding that to truly be the case in 2010. It has been six months since I was given the very special opportunity to become editor-in-chief at Baseball Prospectus and it has certainly been an interesting and exciting time, and a most unique experience.
We have made a number of changes this year. We've introduced some new writers and features, greatly expanded our blogs section, dropped weekend content and strived to deliver articles earlier in the day.
I'd like to know what you think of BP just past the midpoint of 2010. I'd like to know what you like, what you don't like, what you would like to see more of, what you would like to see less of. I can't promise I'll be able to respond to each comment but I will read them all. What I can promise is that I and the rest of us here will take your feedback into great consideration as we continue to strive to make BP the type of site that baseball fans feel they absolutely must visit every day.
John Perrotto is an author of Baseball Prospectus.
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Make the nitty-gritty data found on the old DT cards more accessible again.
Jul 06, 2010 13:28 PM
Sometimes there is value in stating the obvious.
Jul 06, 2010 13:35 PM
(1) I'm looking forward to the long-promised re-design of the homepage, which still looks cluttered, crowded and sort of ugly. I love the content but the homepage is hard to look at, like a beautiful woman with food in her teeth.
Jul 06, 2010 13:51 PM
I second #(2). PLEASE improve this aspect of the site; it's incredibly frustrating to try to accomplish what should be a simple task.
Jul 06, 2010 23:03 PM
I'll give a third rec to #2. FanGraphs is much more user-friendly if I just need to pull a quick stat for a given player, which is too bad because it means I end up using things like FIP instead of SIERA. But wading through a typewriter-font, black and white, closely packed DT card can be excruciating.
Jul 07, 2010 08:13 AM
I agree that FanGraphs is more user-friendly, and I also use it because I (for instance) can't find SIERA no matter how hard I try.
Jul 07, 2010 08:41 AM
I miss Joe.
Jul 06, 2010 13:59 PM
Can you please do something to help your mobile readers? I am not smart enough to know what it is but I generally read everything now through a RSS feeder on my iphone (without going to a webpage). Because I cannot get to the subscription only part of BP this way BP has fallen behind Fan Graphs and other sites that publish this way.
Jul 06, 2010 14:06 PM
RSS is how I read everything on the Web. I understand that you need to keep your feed truncated for the paywalled content, but for free stuff there's no reason it shouldn't be a full feed. All the short feed does is annoy me.
Jul 07, 2010 05:06 AM
I've really been enjoying Ben Lindbergh's articles. Keep 'em coming!
Jul 06, 2010 14:19 PM
I loved the Kiley McDaniel stuff last year, and was kind of disappointed a replacement wasn't found for 2010.
Jul 06, 2010 14:25 PM
I'm a rankings geek, so I'd love to see three things:
Jul 06, 2010 14:33 PM
Seconding the difficulty of reading the player cards for the current season's stats. Put the current season stats up top alone, not at the bottom row a long way away from the column headers.
Jul 06, 2010 14:34 PM
You needed to pay for expert analysis to know that Omar Infante wasn't a deserving all-star?
Jul 07, 2010 08:43 AM
No, Mr. Snarky. But that doesn't mean it wouldn't be enjoyable to read BP authors go off on the decision while mixing in intelligent analysis. They used to do this kind of article fairly frequently. Second-guessing was as much a feature of the site as Transaction Analysis and Under The Knife. The Infante selection just highlighted something important that changed on the site.
Jul 07, 2010 09:20 AM
It would be great to have a mobile theme for BP, and better navigation between the blog articles - reading four or five of these in a row requires going back to the home page between each, currently.
Jul 06, 2010 14:35 PM
I'd like to be able to read through the blog entries consecutively without returning to the home page, the way I can with the articles. I wish also you'd make up your mind: a given essay is one or the other, not both.
Jul 06, 2010 14:52 PM
I agree. The blog seems to be set up like any other web publishing site rather than an actual blog.
Jul 07, 2010 09:47 AM
Everything has become "big picture". If a player doesn't get injured or traded, there is no content for what occurred. Not that I think there needs to be a box score roundup, but managerial decisions that Joe used to point out, or interesting things that occurred during a game that someone might not be watching but would find interesting, are no longer brought up here. The day-to-day element is no longer present here.
Jul 06, 2010 15:03 PM
I agree completely w/ this post. BP used to be the place to find intelligent analysis of in game moves, etc. One could read BP and sound impressive at cocktail parties talking real baseball. Just being able to talk about who is outperforming SIERA isn't nearly as much fun.
Jul 06, 2010 15:22 PM
This is somewhat fantasy-related: I think we should be able to run a search to see who has the biggest "breakout" potential according to PECOTA...
Jul 06, 2010 15:14 PM
Don't have weekends completely dark. HOld back an article or 2 for Sunday.
Jul 06, 2010 15:51 PM
Sparky's Pitch Fork
I enjoy the articles appearing earlier but miss the weekend content.
Jul 06, 2010 16:30 PM
I LOVE the Scouts View portion of John's articles, I want more off the record opinion on more players. It's usually like 3-5 players, why not make it 10? The 5 mins-10 mins of calls you make, just have the scout spill out thoughts on 10 guys. I'm always anxious to know who the guys with great eyes and experience for talent think are turning the corner and about to break out, and who is on the decline. No new software or layout, just a few more mins of time with each call you make John and that would be an incredible addition.
Jul 06, 2010 18:08 PM
I love the Davenport translations for the minors (renamed "True Averages"?) but for some reason, it started listing leaders regardless of number of plate appearances. Any way to change it back?
Jul 06, 2010 18:49 PM
1) Scrap the layout of the entire site and start from scratch. The statistics pages in particular are not even up to early 2000s standards in terms of readability/usability. It's not a few simple tweaks away from being good; it's going to require a true overhaul from a professional designer.
Jul 06, 2010 19:28 PM
I agree, particularly with #1 and #2. And something better has to be done with integrating the blog with the regular features and functions of the website.
Jul 07, 2010 09:49 AM
Agree with point #3 - Never understood the point of the Blog section compared to content available on the home page. Lots of good content I missed for the longest time as a result. The RSS feed I seem to be using doesn't alert me to blog posts - just the main articles which is also a hassle.
Jul 07, 2010 10:55 AM
Better copy-editing. (Seriously, "times flies?") This has never been a strength of the site, but I feel it's gone downhill the past few months.
Jul 06, 2010 19:42 PM
Hi, I'm an editorial intern with BP this season. Could you elaborate on where you've noticed the copy-editing errors you're referencing? Is it the blogs, or the columns, or sort of all over? Any feedback would help, thanks.
Jul 07, 2010 09:03 AM
From what I've noticed it appears all over (articles and blog posts). Usually it's small things - typos, missing words which makes me need to reread the sentence several times to understand the meaning.
Jul 07, 2010 11:02 AM
I like the tons of new content BP has added, especially during the offseason including the guest pieces (particularly by that sports agent). It's also neat to see more collaborations between multiple authors. The fantasy content has been much more active (though I tend to disagree with a chunk of it).
Jul 06, 2010 19:58 PM
I greatly appreciate your openness to feedback.
Jul 06, 2010 20:18 PM
1) There absolutely, without question has to be a Daily Prospectus-type article. I was not always Joe's biggest fan, but his article anchored the site. You have these great columns on injuries and transactions and prospects and history... all rotating around the center, which was Daily Prospectus. I was one of the first on board with BP, but I will leave next year without this. Joe's success with his daily newsletter should tell you all you need about the appetite for this kind of product.
Jul 06, 2010 22:52 PM
You'll never satisfy everyone but....
Jul 07, 2010 03:06 AM
Totally agree with point 3 here. But rather than "expanding Goldstein's work" I think we're looking for a feature that expands ON it.
Jul 07, 2010 13:54 PM
I am an RSS hound, and the BP RSS feed just doesn't cut it. I only read BP nowadays when someone I trust mentions that there is a good article out there. I understand you can't provide full text because of the subscription, but can you provide some text? Give us the first 150 or 250 words so we can see if the article interests us.
Jul 07, 2010 04:31 AM
While I still enjoy reading articles, I think a lot of the joy I used to get from BP is gone. Maybe this is because I am old and cranky, maybe it's because the particular flavor of analysis that BP offers isn't that unique anymore, or maybe it's that the newer writers and analysts just simply aren't as strong as the old ones.
Jul 07, 2010 07:01 AM
You need to do away with Matt Swartz. His last article was the very worst I've ever read on this site, and to top it off he was hostile when readers presented negative comments.
Jul 07, 2010 07:17 AM
Matt is one of the best things, if not the best, about BPro.
Jul 07, 2010 07:47 AM
You're wrong about responding to reader comments. Your readers are your customers. There's not a single highly commercialized (as BP is now) source of media that has lasted particularly long by actively calling their customers idiots, as Matt did in his replies to comments. You have to be professional and be above responding like that.
Jul 07, 2010 10:32 AM
This issue is really a matter of opinion, not fact. So, neither of us can be "wrong". I for example would respond sternly (though not necessarily harshly, though that may have happened) on my blog, and as long as I'm fair about it (not personal), then no one really has an issue about it.
Jul 07, 2010 11:24 AM
Surely you can possibly fathom that there's quite a bit of ground between disagreeing with your readers (which I love) and calling their opinions "laughable" (which I don't).
Jul 07, 2010 11:49 AM
You originally said this: "His last article was the very worst I've ever read on this site"
Jul 07, 2010 12:13 PM
'What if one of the BPro authors chose one of your comments and said: "dawhipsaw's last comment was the very worst I've ever read on this site".'
Jul 07, 2010 15:46 PM
To give some context, what Swartz wrote was:
Jul 07, 2010 12:19 PM
Gotta say. This whole "You should be nicer when I insult you" crowd is THE most annoying part of BPro.
Jul 07, 2010 14:00 PM
"I, for one, could not agree more with what he wrote. In an unrelated note, adding an "Ignore" feature for subscribers to hide comments from particular users would be a nice addition to the site."
Jul 08, 2010 14:02 PM
I tend to find BP authors write what they think and stick to their guns to defend themselves if need be. On individual articles, the authors tend to be very open to critique and criticism assuming it is constructive. I do know there are a few subscribers that seem to go around "picking fights", I imagine the authors know that too, and yet they still try to respond.
Jul 07, 2010 13:58 PM
Patrick Ferrington
I play some fantasy baseball. I found BP because of that and have enjoyed it for just over a decade. That said - you are buried in fantasy baseball content. Now I have to wade through piles fantasy specific information to find the articles I want to read.
Jul 07, 2010 07:42 AM
A couple suggestions and things I would greatly appreciate.
Jul 07, 2010 08:45 AM
Shaun P.
An RSS feed of the chats. I've gone from "guy who checked the site 4 times a day" to "guy who relied on the newsletter in his e-mail" to "guy who relies on his RSS reader for everything". As a result, I constantly miss chats, unless I think to check the front page of the website.
Jul 07, 2010 09:30 AM
The search function on the website is totally inadequate and cumbersome to use. At the least, it should include blog and chat content. And why not have a search box on every page, rather than having to click through to the special search page?
Jul 07, 2010 09:58 AM
The best short-term solution is to do a Google search on your search terms and site:baseballprospectus.com. E.g., "Ryan Howard strikeouts 2009 site:baseballprospectus.com" Not perfect (it logs you out of BP when you follow a google search result), but infinitely better than BP search. This problem has been acknowledged by BP for the last ten years, but has never really been improved.
Jul 07, 2010 12:10 PM
Christina Karl needs to temper her style in the transactions reports.
Jul 07, 2010 12:05 PM
Could not agree more with your first point.
Jul 07, 2010 12:24 PM
Absolutely. I am glad someone mentioned it.
Jul 07, 2010 12:57 PM
What does the first comment even mean?
Jul 07, 2010 13:08 PM
I cannot speak for the original poster, but to me, Kahrl's pieces are ridiculously condescending in tone. Unsubstantiated opinions are stated as obvious fact -- as if somehow she is the teacher and baseball GMs are the fifth-graders acting up. The style is long-winded and excessively showy for subject matter than would be better served by brevity. To me, the articles read more like thesaurus-fueled rants than objective commentary.
Jul 07, 2010 21:10 PM
By the way, it's ridiculous that because dawhipsaw's post was given a "-5" that now every comment threaded to his is also collapsed. There's good comments in that mini-thread by Richard, pobo and evo, (along with ok ones by me) and they are hidden.
Jul 07, 2010 14:26 PM
Matt Kory
This is exactly why I hate the comment rating system. If someone says something obscene or overtly stupid it should be up to whomever at BP to delete or moderate the comment in some way.
Jul 07, 2010 17:07 PM
Joe Sheehan
BP staff
That, more or less, is why forums are basically a non-starter. All cost, no revenue.
Jul 07, 2010 20:10 PM
Fangraphs has forums, and they don't charge their readers. Primer has forums, and they don't charge their readers. You've got to have a better reason for not having a forum considering that you are already charging readers.
Jul 07, 2010 20:52 PM
Joe Sheehan
BP staff
How about this?
Jul 07, 2010 22:59 PM
None of this really has to do with Tango's original comment, reiterated by others here including myself... the +/- system should be changed because people use it to mark down comments they disagree with, regardless of how rational they are... and when the initial comment gets marked down, the entire thread of conversation afterwards disappears.
Jul 07, 2010 23:49 PM
"the +/- system should be changed because people use it to mark down comments they disagree with, regardless of how rational they are... "
Jul 08, 2010 07:12 AM
"I'm sick of listening to you act as if you've had 1% of the success the people you criticize have had"
Jul 08, 2010 07:08 AM
That's pretty nasty, Joe. I guess not much has changed here.
Jul 08, 2010 08:53 AM
"Sycophant-laden," "fora," and "mien" all in the same sentence! Holy batman those are big words! I wish I could pay a monthly fee for a newsletter with words like those! Who cares if the author didn't realize you can get better content for free on other sites!
Jul 08, 2010 09:39 AM
Wow. That's quite a diatribe from someone who was consistently the dullest knife in BP's drawer of analytical thought. Your pre-season projections and "my guys" posts became increasingly sad/comical over the years. Simply put, whenever you went out on a limb, you were dead wrong an astounding percentage of the time. I don't know you or another other persona in this thread and thus have no axe to grind; I just know substandard baseball analysis when I see it. Good riddance.
Jul 08, 2010 09:44 AM
Exactly. Joe Sheehan is a legend in his own mind. I know a guy who knows him and a few other BP longtimers and he tells me many of them are assholes. I'm going to reevaluate continuing with this site. What a prick.
Jul 12, 2010 15:11 PM
Jul 08, 2010 10:11 AM
One Flap Down
Seemingly out-of-left-field diatribes like that usually have some kind of history behind them. The nature of this one makes it pretty obvious Tango's been under Sheehan's skin for quite a while and this comment was the final straw for him.
Jul 08, 2010 10:17 AM
Stay classy Joe.
Jul 09, 2010 09:53 AM
One Flap Down
I have no data to back this up (presumably only BP has it), but my guess is that the "hidden", -5 comments get more views than most regular comments, especially in a thread with quite a few.
Jul 08, 2010 10:22 AM
Peter Benedict
I love On the Beat and Goldstein; I would read more about prospects.
Jul 07, 2010 14:44 PM
Ditto much of this post, especially "overwhelmed by numbers and underwhelmed by personality."
Jul 08, 2010 07:28 AM
All this.
Jul 08, 2010 12:14 PM
Scott D. Simon
Emphasizing what others have written:
Jul 07, 2010 19:55 PM
BP should buy baseball-reference.com and link it up with Cot's Contracts and PECOTA. That would provide unequaled player/team information and give context to PECOTA's projections.
Jul 07, 2010 23:57 PM
Is there any reason BP continues to ignore pitcher velocity data? The avg. velocity tables and charts are prob. the single most useful feature at fangraphs. I have no problem continuing to use them for this information, but it seems like it would be a good addition to player pages here. Ultimately, using pitch types and avg. speeds should allow for creating much better comparable players lists (even if the historical data is not yet deep enough to allow for full use in PECOTA).
Jul 08, 2010 10:00 AM
Will Carroll
BP staff
Yes. The content is property of MLBAM and cannot be used for commercial purposes. We charge a subscription fee.
Jul 08, 2010 17:43 PM
This thread got pretty meta as far as "ways for BP to improve itself" go...
Jul 08, 2010 13:43 PM
"I've done sports content as a business for 15 years. By any standard I'm one of a small number of people to do it successfully outside the mainstream, I've played most of the roles one can play and holy god I'm sick of listening to you act as if you've had 1% of the success the people you criticize have had. How about you grant that I might know what I'm talking about, given that sports content has been my career, without me having to make a business case to someone with no standing to ask for one?"
Jul 08, 2010 13:51 PM
Note that, after two days, this thread has already scrolled off the main page (and it wasn't even a weekend). Yet another argument for redoing the blog format or the search archives format.
Jul 08, 2010 14:03 PM
Two suggestions.
Jul 08, 2010 19:30 PM
Bobby Mueller
"I've done sports content as a business for 15 years. By any standard I'm one of a small number of people to do it successfully outside the mainstream, I've played most of the roles one can play and holy god I'm sick of listening to you act as if you've had 1% of the success the people you criticize have had. How about you grant that I might know what I'm talking about, given that sports content has been my career, without me having to make a business case to someone with no standing to ask for one?"
Jul 08, 2010 23:20 PM
Drew Miller
My first thought was "Steve Phillips".
Jul 11, 2010 11:18 AM
A lot of love here for Kevin Goldstein, which I echo. He's one of my favorite prospect guys, for sure, and I think BP has more reliable prospect rankings and information because of him.
Jul 10, 2010 13:30 PM
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No Games on September 24 (Youth Tournament).
PAASL is a San Francisco Bay area soccer league for men and women ages 25 and over. The Sunday league has three seasons per year, one in the Spring (January to May), one in the Summer (June to August), and one in the Fall (Labor Day to December). Games are played on Sundays between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. The primary location for league games is Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School (next to Mitchell Park) in Palo Alto. The Sunday league has 3 divisions: Men's A and B ("A" being more competitive) and a Women's division. Each Men's division is comprised of 10-18 teams, the Women's division 6-8.
PAASL also has a men's evening league, with a number of 7-12 week sessions throughout the year. The primary location for the evening league is the Mayfield complex (Page Mill & El Camino) in Palo Alto. The evening league maintains a majority of Palo Alto residents.

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Apologies for the OT comments but it explains the vid a bit(and there is no ds'ing happening)
Yeah it is a great spot. It has lots of tracks, graded from Green to double black diamond. You have to see the double blacks to believe them. We did 20k's and there are lots more that we didn't do. I didn't show the rougher stuff because the camera is just too shaky.
Yes my bike has an electric brushless hub motor in the back wheel and runs on lipos and me pedalling. I have to thank Dingo for this new hobby. He has one of those Stealth electric bikes and wouldn't stop raving to me about them. Then one day I was getting my mail out of the letter box and a guy flew by me doing about 80k's an hour on one, up the hill! It scared the daylights out of me because it was basically silent except for tyre noise. Anyways lots of chats with Bruce I eventually found a used one for sale and snapped it up. Astan has build one now as well. They are good fun and unfit guys like me need them to keep up with mountain goats like Sean and Tim.
My Bike has a Crystalyte HT3525 motor running 5x 5s lipos in series which makes it run at 105v fully charged. Controller at 35 amps this bike has about 3.6kw of power. Not crazy power but plenty for a 'pushie', it tops out about 60-65 kmh. About 25k's off one battery pack, but half that to 12k's if riding through the bush like on the video.
Very cool mate. I used to do a fair bit of MB. That vid almost got the bug going again. Almost lol.
Shane and I had an excellent afternoons flying at Larrikin Ridge today. I got there earlier and spent about an hour and a half clearing Lantana and stuff to make a launching area on the top of the knoll. I ended up exhausted, with ripped overalls, covered in scratches and dragging a very blunt chainsaw. Its really steep, full of boulders, and the scrub was thick. But it will be worth it when we get a big day there.
Shanes work ute wouldnt make it up the slopes so I drove down to pick him up. Up to that point there had been almost no wind but it arrived just in time for his first Larrikin visit! Im starting to think theres no point turning up at Larrikin till 1pm coz on mild days, theres no wind till then. Shane was really impressed with the site and soon he was carving around the excellent lift with his mini-Voltij aerobat, and me similar with the Scratcho, and both dipping in to different parts of the ridge for some light DS.
Later we moved the car right up the far end, up above the dam. Weve never parked there before but its the best spot, right next to the best frontside launch and lift spot. Shane was amazed how much wind was coming up that part of the bowl Not bad wind for a day that wasnt supposed to have much wind! He was so convinced he put together his D60 and I unpacked the gun, but he then found he didnt have the transmitter with the D60 program! Bummer. He hasnt flown it for over a year. He tried to copy another model program but it was too much work and he gave up.
Meanwhile I flew the Willow. Firstly played around on the frontside and was again impressed with the Willows handling. I tried some F3F laps and it was nice. I reckon we need to ask the owners if theyd be happy for us to hold a comp there. Its a good spot great lift and complete visibility. Then dipping into the backside again, I have to say I do think the Willow is the nicest plane Ive DSed. I couldnt put into words what it is, but its lovely.
Shane soon started invading the airspace with his little Artemis plank. The wind had got lighter and to be honest, I expected it to run out of puff but it kept carving sweet laps superbly. Its been said before, but Shanes building skills are something else. Everthing he turns out looks fantastic and flies like a gem. The Artemis is a heck of a sexy looking, nice flying plank. And Im not even a planky guy.
Late in the arvo we just flew and flew as the wind got lighter, but the lift on the front always remained solid. As the shadows got long, Shane got his repaired Caracho out and gave it its first DS session. Classic light air DS, at times just getting around. He flew it for ages as I sat watching and chatting. I stuck my nose in and passed on some of the tips from the big dogs I picked up in the USA after the top turn, let off the elevator and let it run. It worked. The Caracho went from lazy laps to making nice whooshes and he even managed to hang some tight circles nailing the shear line high over the backside. I wished Id had a camera to capture the Carachos purples and pinks set against the purple clouds.
We packed in the twilight, not feeling any rush - it was a privilege to be up there in such a beautiful high spot, the river a black snake in the shadows below an incredible fluoro pink sunset to the west. As each of our women phoned in turn to get us in trouble for being late, it was dark enough to feel pretty freaky rocking and rolling down the track in the Outback, staring at the headlight beam in the long grass surrounded by inky black. I hoped we didnt go off the track! Once we got back to Shanes ute we repacked and chatted some more before finally heading down the last bit of trackless hill in the blackness.
The full moon rose as we drove out of Kilcoy nice. A great arvo.
Thanks for the info Ezza. First I'd heard of those Stealth bikes, but geez they look like heaps of fun. Almost wish I'd never seen them now, what has been seen, cannot be unseen, or stopped thinking about either. Just one more toy honey, really
And back to DS: Sorry to hear there hasnt been any wind on the East coast, thought Id rub it in by filling you guys in on DS Thursday here in SA. Regular as clockwork (knock on wood) it was on again. Not the best day weve had by a long shot, but still pretty flyable. It was actually too North to DS when we got to the top of the ridge, but if you walk about 400m to the North, past the spot where weve learnt to land the good planes, there is a section of ridge that faces more N, so you can still fly. There is a little gully there that works (just) for DS, but it is pretty scrappy, so while we waited for the wind to swing we mostly frontsided with the Atoms; Simons new yellow one with a moulded fuz, and my white one thats the last of the lost foamers. These both have 34 wings, but Timbuck has convinced us to build some 30 wings & stick them on instead. Simon has already built his wing, but the epoxy hadnt hardened enough to cut the elevons out & get it ready to fly. Maybe next week well get to see how it goes. Anyway, we amused ourselves doing formation halfpipes until the wind swung enough to get back to the main ridge. Pretty cool to see 2 identical homebuilts in the air together, especially doing synchronised pumps.
By the time the wind swung enough for the DS to start working, the strength had dropped quite a bit, so we didnt insult the D60 by getting it out of the bag. Instead we flew Atoms again in a furball, then as we got braver started doing furball figure 8s, with the odd head to head pass in the centre of the 8. Speeds werent anything to write home about, but it kept us giggling for ages. Really great fun. Simon made it out to fly last week at TOS; but had no radar; sounded like his Atom was really cranking then. We would have been lucky to crack 80mph this day, but the formation flying was excellent fun anyway. We had 3 Atoms there, and they all got a run. Simon decided that the correct collective noun for a group of Atoms is a nucleus. See pic for a nucleus of Atoms. Hopefully we'll have more soon.
The wind kept dropping while we were flying, and Simon put his Typhoon together to have a go with that. It didnt go that great; was getting knocked around a lot, even though the wind was light. Perhaps the wind had swung too far around to the W. I was curious to see if my Typhoon would handle any better, because usually they are a delight to fly there, so I put mine together too. I still cant believe what happened next actually happened, and as Im typing this and remembering, it still seems unfeasible. Anyway, so I got to the edge, wiggled the sticks to see that something was happening with the control surfaces, figured it all looked ok, switched on the camber to help climb out in the light winds and chucked it off. It flew out straight, but climbed really suddenly, and blew back over my head, hovering over the lip. That was a bit weird, it shouldnt have done that I thought, so I clicked out of camber and it did move out over the ocean and into the lift. Then it seemed that the elevator response was a bit mushy, so I started feeding in more & more elevator until it became quite apparent that there was no elevator control at all. Fungool, sez me. This isnt good. Id had a couple of really late nights this week getting planes ready, and the first thought was that through being tired Id put the AMT elevator halves on without locating the pin through the bellcrank. There was all sorts of cursing on top of the ridge as the reality of flying, much less landing a plane with no elevator set in. I was pretty much resigned to the fact that the Typhoon would end up looking like my Minivec did the other week. But by sheer chance, the elevator, even though it wasnt working at all, was trimmed for a slight climb. After a lot of climbing and stalling, then gathering speed & climbing again (lucky the Typhoon stalls straight ahead), I worked out that if the plane kept turning, the nose would stay down levelish. Using this technique and S turning from side to side, it was possible to fly the plane along the ridge far enough to get to the landing area, then into some sort of approach. It was starting to look like a possible landing, except that stupid me didnt think and added crow. Of course with no elevator compensation, crow just made the nose tip right up (this was at about 20 feet up), stall and dive into the ground; no height for it to self recover. Super super luckily, the ground was really soft from all the rain weve had, the grass was pretty long, and somehow the nose dug into the soft dirt right between 2 rocks and the wings missed 2 more. When I got to it, it was completely unscathed! Except for a dead elevator servo. Last time I flew the Typhoon, it was fine, then somehow it has become an ex-servo. It had demised, passed on, ceased to be, expired, gone to meet it's maker. Bit of a mystery. Servo is a Hyperion DS11. Couldnt believe I was taking the Typhoon home in one piece with just an elevator servo to change. Its better to be lucky than good.
Sound like a perfect day at LR..Andrew.. Classic qld champain DS.
And Dave , wow, very lucky with the phoon mate....and looking forward to the A ATOM 30 report with NO waggle.... Maybe !!.
Great video ezza.
Had a very fun day, the hole day Sean didn't even puff. Im 100% sure now he is a ROBOT.. We have been talking about it for years because of his flying thumbs....
And now 21.5km riding and not a drop of sweat....somethings not right.
AVB and Shane, you guys scored. Sounds beautiful, great effort Andrew with more clearing. I can't wait to see how it goes with more wind, which must be on its way soon? It 'feels' like we should be getting some wind soon. It does seem to be blowing light westerlies most days now, instead of southerly, so here's hoping.
Dave, that was an excellent report and I'm amazed you landed the Typhoon without elevator. Nice job!
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It's best to be lucky AND good.
That was amazingly lucky Dave, but you had to keep your wits about you to give your luck a chance. Well done keeping your head in the circumstances.
I have to correct you however. The collective noun for a group of Atoms isn't a nucleus (thats the fuse ). It's a Molecule (or maybe a Crystal?).
But if you put enough ballast in the fuse, and get them REALLY heavy, you can call them a Bomb.
Great video Eric. Loved it all. So many good moments. Had to laugh at Jumbuck pulling his bile out of the bushes and almost doing a wheelie straight into a tree. 3:30 ouch!
Nice report again Andrew. Sounds like a pretty hardcore spot to get to.
Dave that sounds like a very very lucky moment. You did well not to panic and stick it in.
Just had a look at those stealth bikes. I really must resist LOL. Love the Hurricane though.
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The Vampire Diaries: Season 4
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For over a century, I have lived in secret. Until now. I know the risk, but I have to know her.Dark, brooding, pulsing with bloodlust and transcendent with romance, The Vampire Diaries which started as a series of must-read novels by L.J. Smith has become a must-watch television hit. Season One offers unforgettable characters, living and undead. They are vampire brothers Stefan and Damon, one good and one evil Elena, a double for the beauty both brothers loved some 150 years earlier plus Jeremy,


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As everyone knows, I love flavored matchas and after trying 52teas' Mandarin Matcha, I'm on a constant search to find preflavored matchas. Now, I know you're saying "But this isn't a flavored matcha…" Yes, I know it isn't- technically. But it is a matcha blend so it's close.
Their website says this is a 2g bag (how nice that they list that info!), but when I measured it I found it to be 2.33g- quite a nice size for a bagged tea… but then again the tea I had this afternoon was weaker than weak for 3.33g.
Ew… Nasty… Not liking the liquor… it's a murky (because of the matcha) greeny, browny, yellowy, gray color… But the smell definitely makes up for it. The sweet citrusy of the lemongrass blends wonderfully w/ the freshness of the mint and the complexity and depth of the matcha.
I was a little leary of this particular combo because, while I've flavored my matcha w/ both spearmint and lemon verbena separately, I'm just not crazy about the lemon/mint combo just like I don't like either in my chai. As soon as I sip it, I forget about my reservations. The flavor profile is exactly that of the nose profile and the matcha gives this tea a wonderful, rich, thick, complex mouth feel. I wish they had this in loose leaf, but this is definitely a bagged tea I'll keep on hand.


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Two rare ceramic pieces can now be returned to the Government of Peru following an agreement by the United States and a New York-based collector of Peruvian pre-Columbian antiquities on November 2. The settlement resulted from an investigation by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
The Peruvian government considers the items part of the country's cultural patrimony and believes they were unlawfully exported.
Acting on information from Peru, on August 5, 2009, ICE HSI special agents and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized two antiquities, and several other pieces, at John F. Kennedy International Airport as they entered the United States from Zurich, Switzerland. Agents promptly began an investigation into their provenance.
Working closely with leading experts in Peruvian pre-Columbian ceramics, law enforcement established that the two items had likely originated from the Jequetepeque Valley in Peru from La Mina or another archaeological site nearby in the Lambayeque area. The ceramics experts date the two pieces from between 300 and 360 A.D. These sites were looted in the late 1970s, and items from this area did not reach the art market until the early 1980s.
The investigation led ICE HSI and CBP to conclude that invoices created by the seller and exporter of record, Anton Roeckl, which indicated that Roeckl had purchased the property in Germany in the late 1960s, were untrue.
As part of the settlement agreement, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York agreed to ask counsel for the Peruvian government to place the two repatriated items in a museum or other cultural institution in Peru.


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~ Roland Watkins ~
ROLAND WATKINS was born in the state of South Carolina in the year 1825, according to information listed on the 1860 Fayette County, Alabama, census. Later census records state that Roland's father was born in Virginia and his mother was born in South Carolina. The names of Roland's parents are unknown.
Roland married Melinda Roberts, the presumed daughter of Josiah and Mary Roberts of Rutherford County, North Carolina. She was born around 1835 in Alabama. Melinda's brother was named Amos Roberts, who married into the Andrews family of Fayette County. No record of their marriage can be found in Fayette County, however the birth of their first daughter, Sarah in 1849, indicates they were married around 1847-1848.
Roland and Melinda had 12 children: Sarah Watkins, born in 1849; John Roland Watkins, born 1851; Iba Jane Watkins, born 1853; Evaline Watkins, born 1854; William Watkins, born 1855; David Andrew Watkins, born 1857; Mary Watkins, born 1861; Nancy Watkins, born 1863; twins, Ezechial and Howell Watkins, born 1864; James B. Watkins; born 1865; and finally Rhoda "Sally" Watkins, born in 1868.
Roland farmed land he bought in the 1850s located in both Tuscaloosa and Fayette counties in Alabama. He seems to have been a poor uneducated farmer like many others in the community. Nothing is known of his family. It is thought that he may have had a brother named Malcom Watkins, who owned land that adjoined Roland's farm. He sold his farm land in 1867 and moved to Conway County, Arkansas.
Many families of Fayette County were suffering after the Civil War ended. They also made the move to Conway County, Arkansas, with Roland Watkins. Among the families who made the move with Roland Watkins were Amos Roberts and his wife, Mary Andrews Roberts; Mary's father and mother, Roland and Mary Andrews; and Ezechial and William Andrews, sons of Roland. Daniel Andrews and Nancy Andrews Howell, a brother and sister to Roland Andrews, also made the move, as did Martin and William Hopson; the Papazans (Papisans) who married into the Roberts family; Thomas Papisan, who married Margaret Jackson; William Poe and his wife Jane; and Andrew Morris and his son, W.D. Morris. Many of these families settled in Conway County, Arkansas, others settled in Logan County, Arkansas, and still others went further west into Oklahoma.
Roland and Melinda purchased land in Conway County in a small community known as Lick Mountain. They remained there until their old age. A son later took them out of Conway County to live with him. It is unknown when Roland and Melinda died or where they are buried. Many of Roland and Melinda's descendants still live and work in Conway County, Arkansas.
If anyone knows the names of Roland Watkins' parents or the names of his brothers and sisters, please contact the compiler. Any additional information will be greatly appreciated:
Virginia Campbell
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(January 2003)
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WATERVLIET, MI — A custodian with Watervliet Schools died last week after falling on the job, according to The Herald-Palladium.
Phil Dillenbeck, who worked in the district for 31 years, sustained severe injuries after he suffered a slip and fall while working in the high school, the article stated.
According to the article, Dillenbeck was taken to Lakeland Regional Medical Center for treatment, but passed away Monday night.
"We are saddened and shocked at his passing, and our thoughts are with the Dillenbeck family," said Superintendent Kevin Schooley in a written statement.
"Our school community and the community at large will miss Phil''s presence, especially at all those evening events. Our thoughts and sincere condolences go out to Phil''s children and extended family. We hope to have a ceremony later this fall recognizing Phil''s wonderful contributions to Watervliet Public Schools," Schooley added.
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Erekat Calls on Israel to \'Shorten\' Term of Sharon Government
Top Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat called on the Israelis Sunday to "shorten" the term of the government of Ariel Sharon should he win the Israeli elections, reported AFP.
"I say clearly: the days of the Sharon government must be shortened. Each day that can be taken from his government is a day won for peace and stability in the region," Erekat was quoted as telling Abu Dhabi satellite television channel.
The rightwing Israel candidate is widely favored against Labor's Ehud Barak in the elections.
Haaretz newspaper quoted Monday top Labor party officials who conceded that "Sharon will defeat Prime Minister Ehud Barak at the polls tomorrow."
Even Barak's closest associates, according to Haaretz, are saying "It's all over", and are hoping for a "respectable" defeat that would allow Barak to make a political comeback "after Sharon and his narrow government spoil every stew they cook up."
Still, Barak soldiered on Sunday, appearing in Negev southern Israel before a group of new immigrants from the former Soviet Union, and visiting Bedouin leaders.
In the opposing camp, Sharon's supporters were confident nothing could prevent the Likud leader's victory -- Albawaba.com
© 2001 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com)
Top Headlines
- Israeli election: Sharon calls for ''unity government''; PA says Israelis commit ''historical mistake''
- Palestinians to Hold First Meeting with Bush Administration
- Erekat Says Settlers' Demands to 'Liquidate' Arafat Extremely Dangerous
- Barak Hopes for Another Million Jews from Former Soviet Union
- Erekat Fears more Violence in Palestinian Territories


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Department of Ecology News Release - January 8, 2013
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has approved the city of Milton's updated shoreline master program.
Milton's shoreline program will guide development and use along some 1.5 miles of shoreline on Surprise Lake and Hylebos Creek, which drains to Commencement Bay. The program will result in significant improvements in water quality as well as improved protection and restoration of the shorelines.
Milton is one of nearly 60 local governments that have completed their updates. The new master program combines local plans for future shoreline development and preservation with new shoreline development ordinances and related permitting requirements.
Paula Ehlers, Southwest Region shorelands program manager, said: "Our shorelines help make Washington a great place to live and are an important part of our quality of life. Updating the master program is a major accomplishment for the city of Milton. The updated program reflects a two-plus year effort by the Planning Commission, starting with learning new aspects of state law and ending with rules and policies that are tailored to the local conditions along Surprise Lake and Hylebos Creek. The end product is a program that reflects Milton's community priorities and needs and meets the requirements of the Shoreline Management Act."
About 200 cities and counties statewide are in the process or soon will be updating or crafting their master programs, under the state's 1972 voter-approved Shoreline Management Act.
Shoreline master programs are the cornerstone of the act. The law requires cities and counties with regulated shorelines to develop and periodically update their locally tailored programs to help minimize environmental damage to shoreline areas, reserve appropriate areas for water-oriented uses, and protect the public's right to public lands and waters.
The city's process brought diverse local interests to the table to work collaboratively. The shoreline master program process began with a thorough inventory of existing land-use patterns and environmental conditions and completed with consultant support. These groups include waterfront property owners, tribal government representatives, and state and local resource agency staff.
"By working together, we are protecting the area's treasured shoreline resources for ourselves as well as our children and future generations," Ehlers said.
Milton's shoreline master program:
Under state law, the local shoreline program must receive approval from Ecology before taking effect. It then becomes part of the state shoreline master program. The department, if needed, will help defend Milton's shoreline program against legal challenges.
All of Washington's cities and counties with regulated shorelines must update their programs by December 2014. They are following regulations adopted by Ecology in 2003. The regulations resulted from a negotiated settlement among 58 different parties including business interests, ports, environmental groups, shoreline user groups, cities and counties, Ecology and the courts.
Media Contacts:
Linda Kent, Ecology media relations, 360-407-6239; 306-791-9830 (cell); firstname.lastname@example.com
Chris Larson, city of Milton planner, 253-517-2715, firstname.lastname@example.com
For more information:
Ecology's website for Milton's shoreline master program (http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/shorelines/smp/mycomments/milton.html)
More about shoreline master programs (http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/shorelines/smp/index.html)
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Ecology's social media (www.ecy.wa.gov/about/newmedia.html)
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WASHINGTON, DC—President Clinton, under fire for numerous allegations of Whitewater wrongdoing and sexual misconduct, found himself the subject of further scrutiny Monday, when a group of D.C.-area musicians and scenesters took him to task for failure to support the local music scene.
"There are some really great rock 'n' roll bands here in the D.C. area that are making some really great music," said Nicole Schenck, 22, bassist for the band Boba Fetish. "And President Clinton, for all his talk about community activism and involvement, really isn't doing anything to support them, either by going to the shows or by using his position of power to help get the word out. It's incredibly disappointing."
Mark Rudder, drummer for Sock Puppet and owner of local indie label 50-Watt Records, agreed.
"Last Friday, there was a big 50-Watt showcase over at The Crowbar featuring us, Spacegoat, The Hal Lindens, and a whole bunch of other cool bands from the label. The club's just a few blocks from the White House, and the cover was just $4. We plastered flyers all over the kiosks up and down Pennsylvania Avenue, so there's no way the president couldn't have known about it," Rudder said. "There's no excuse for him not being at that show."
Rudder noted that Clinton's absence was particularly inexcusable in light of the fact that Spacegoat was showcasing material from its new four-song EP, Swirl.
Responding to the charges, Clinton claimed he was "at a summit" the night of the 50-Watt showcase.
"I very much would have liked to attend the concert, particularly considering how much it meant to the members of Spacegoat. Unfortunately, a pressing foreign crisis prevented me from doing so," Clinton said. "I have always been a strong supporter of the many fine musical artists in the Washington, DC, area and will continue to support them in the future." Clinton said he was pleased to hear that nearly 150 people were at the concert, one of the biggest turnouts for a show at The Crowbar this year. He also pledged to "try his best" to make it to the next 50-Watt showcase.
Clinton's commitment to the D.C. scene has been questioned by local scenesters since he first took office six years ago. He was roundly criticized for choosing Fleetwood Mac to play at his January 1993 Inaugural Ball, prompting cries of "corporate sell-out." In recent years, the cries have only grown louder, as the few concerts the president has attended have all featured big-name, major-label acts.
"President Clinton hasn't been to a show by a local band in years—if ever," said Claw Jockey bassist Sean Comello. "Last year, he only saw one show, and it was the Kennedy Center Honors, which featured Aretha Franklin, James Taylor, and The Mamas & The Papas. If that isn't corporate rock, what is?"
"I realize the president is a busy man," Comello continued, "but if he was only going to see one show last year, it clearly should have been The Enola Fags' farewell gig at Mick's."
Comello called upon President Clinton to make a true show of support for the local music scene by attending next Friday's Loose Booty show at The Grapevine. Loose Booty, a new eight-piece ska-funk collective featuring former members of D.C.-area bands Nickelbag and Skankin' Peter, is "supposed to be unbelievable live," Comello said.
Speaking on behalf of the president, White House press secretary Mike McCurry said Clinton would "do everything in his power to attend the show, or, at the very least, send Vice-President Gore."
McCurry also said the president has promised to post a flyer for the show in a "highly visible spot" in the White House.


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Anna Navalinsky (nee Skiba), 88, of Olmsted Township, and formerly of Lorain, died Sunday, November 25, 2007 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Navalinsky was born in Saint George`s Township, Pennsylvania, on March 30, 1919 and moved to Lorain at the age of five. She had also resided in Tucson, Arizona for several years.
Survivors include a daughter, Jane Bernat (and her husband Frank) of Olmsted Township; son, Robert (and his wife Linda) Navalinsky of Lorain; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sisters, Rose Pashkevich, Magdalene Holzhauer, and Ethel Skiba all of Lorain.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Navalinsky in 2003; parents, Michael and Rose (nee Kalafaktor) Navalinsky; brother, Paul; and sister, Mary Naymik.
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 27, 2007, from 6 to 9 P.M. in the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Avenue, Lorain. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at 10:30 A.M. in the funeral chapel with the Reverend Nicholas Rachford, Pastor of Saint Nicholas Byzantine Rite Catholic Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst, Township.
The family encourages memorial contributions to either Saint Nicholas Byzantine Rite Catholic Church, 2711 West 40th Street, Lorain, OH 44053, or to the American Cancer Society, 43099 North Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035.
To leave on-line condolences for the family please visit www.gluvna.net


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Innovation center has new executive director
Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:15:07 GMT —
The Missouri Rural Enterprise and Innovation Center in Kirksville has a new executive director.
Dan Hamlet officially took his new position March 1st after working in small business for 15 years. Hamlet also served more than a decade in the military and spent four years teaching leadership as a professor of military science at Truman State University, a job that he still holds.
Monday we spoke with Hamlet about his new position and why he's excited to pull the strengths of our community together.
"Now I get a chance to {pull the community together} as my sole focus and I'm really exited about that," Hamlet said. Kirksville and the Northeast Missouri area have a lot of advantages that could be tacked better and I'm looking forward to helping people do that."
Hamlet is taking these first few months getting to know the position and the key players in the community.
He says there are a lot of bright and motivated individuals in the Kirksville community and he's excited to pull their energy and intelligence together to lead the Kirksville area to prosperity.


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Day of Surgery

The day of knee replacement surgery is mostly a day to recover from your procedure. But it is not just about rest. Depending on the time of day of your surgery, you may be asked to sit in a chair or on the side of the bed.

Patients will begin simple activities including ankle pumps, leg lifts, and heel slides. It is important for patients to take sufficient pain medication to allow them to participate in their rehabilitation exercises. As more patients are pushing to get out of the hospital sooner, physicians are becoming more aggressive with activities having patient walk short distances even on the day of their surgery. In some situations, patients may return home on the day of knee replacement surgery, although this is a new development that is relatively rarely performed.

Some doctors will place you into a motion machine, called a CPM. The benefit of a CPM has not been clearly proven, and most surgeons these days choose not to use the device, unless there is a specific concern for scar tissue formation after your knee replacement surgery.

Hospitalization

During your hospitalization, you will meet with physical and occupational therapists. The physical therapist will work on mobility, strengthening, and walking. The occupational therapist will work with you on preparing for tasks such as washing, dressing, and other daily activities.

Therapy progresses at a different pace for each patient. Factors that will affect the rate of your progression include your strength before surgery, body weight, and ability to manage painful symptoms. The type and extent of surgery can also affect your ability to participate in physical therapy.

Discharge/Rehabilitation

Patients are usually discharged 2-4 days after knee replacement surgery, although some patients may go home sooner or later. It is important that discharged patients be able to safely get in their homes and perform regular activities, such as getting to the bathroom and preparing food.

If patients are not progressing to the point that they can safely return to their home environment, in-patient rehabilitation may be recommended. This allows for further work with the therapists and 24-hour support services. While there are advantages to in-patient rehabilitation, there are also advantages to going directly home. First, patients are out of the healthcare setting, and therefore at lower risk for developing a hospital acquired infection. Second, being at home requires patients to do many basic activities that are effectively rehabilitation. Patients who return home may have home services arranged as necessary. This may include a visiting therapist and/or nurse.

Walking:

Most patients take their first steps after surgery with the aid of a walker. Patients with good balance and a strong upper body may opt to use crutches. Transitioning to a cane depends on two factors. First, restrictions from your surgeon -- not all surgeons allow full weight to be placed on the leg in the early weeks after surgery. Second, your ability to regain strength.

 Usual time to return: 2 to 4 weeks with a cane; 4 to 6 weeks unassisted

Stairs:

Many patients have to navigate stairs in order to enter or get through their homes. Therefore, your therapist will work with you to get up and down steps using crutches or a walker.

 Usual time to return: 1 week with crutch/walker; 4 to 6 weeks unassisted

Driving:

Return to driving depends on a number of factors, including the side of your operation and the type of vehicle you have (standard or automatic). Patients need to be able to safely and quickly operate the gas and brake pedals. Under no circumstances should patients drive when taking narcotic pain medications.

 Usual time to return: 4 to 6 weeks

Work:

Return to work depends on the activity that you have to do at your job. Patients who work in a seated position, with limited walking, can plan on returning about 4-6 weeks from the time of surgery.

Patients who are more active at work may need more time until they can return to full duties. Laborers should consider their work obligations before undergoing knee replacement. For example, patients may not be able to return to activities such as heavy lifting after knee replacement.

 Usual time to return: 4 to 10 weeks, depending on work obligations

Sources:

Rooks DS, et al. "Effect of preoperative exercise on measures of functional status in men and women undergoing total hip and knee arthroplasty." Arthritis Rheum. 2006 Oct 15;55(5):700-8.


text: Hi, Has anyone fitted an induction kit to a TDi? What are the pro's? I'm aware of the cons as i've fitted one on almost every car i've owned. ~However, never owned a TDi until now. (well had it 18months) Are they worth it? Are they too noisy? I once had V6 2.5 Petrol and the noise was unreal.........far too loud so i sold it!!! I now have a 2.5 V6 TDi SE 155Bhp. Thanks in advance for your comments or experiences. Tdi_dan


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|Rating: * * Director: Frank Oz Running time: 125 minutes Language: English
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A movie can have the best ingredients, ideas and intentions but still slip on a banana peel, as "The Score" neatly demonstrates. Directed by veteran artisan Frank Oz and boasting an extravaganza cast of Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro and Edward Norton, "The Score" is mindful of a handsome real-estate agent whom you heard very good things about and decide to trust about a property in Florida, only to have him hand over a chunk of swamp land swarming with alligators. "You can do great things with land like this," he enthuses. "Think mangroves in the garden pond. Think handmade wooden deck. Think . . . Swiss Family Robinson!" Yeah, right.
Still, there are some moments that yield, well, moments. This primarily comes from the personalities and subsequent chemistry between the three main characters, whom we must admit are a treat to see assembled in a single frame. The wonder is Brando, who at this point in his career, has become more of a massive piece of furniture than anything else. There he sits (or rather, sinks) in a sofa that is completely obscured by his presence to the point that Brando himself becomes that sofa. A sofa that spouts worldly wisdoms while pouring himself one Tom Collins after another. He's a wreck, but a huge and spectacular one.
Playing Brando's protege is De Niro, who displays some quick, on-his-feet action moves but is prevented from doing very much else. De Niro's role is that of professional thief/safe-breaker Nick whose skill is such that he can break into anything and come away unscathed. But his last haul in New York was a close call, and Nick starts thinking about quitting his secret profession to concentrate on the legit side of his life: running a jazz club in Montreal. Nick's fence and broker Max (Brando) brushes off Nick's apprehensions by baiting him with the biggest potential catch of his life: a 16th century French scepter stowed inside the Montreal Customs House. Nick's cut is $4 million. Nick says no, the risks are too high.
Whereupon Jack (Norton) arrives on the scene, sent by Max to persuade Nick. Jack is young, smart and an ace actor who is impersonating a mentally disabled janitor hired by the Customs House to work on the late shift. Jack has cased the place inside and out, knows the security system, the habits of the guards, etc. Jack goes to work on Nick and convinces him that they can't lose. And when Max tells Nick a sob story about his own debts and how this scepter will cancel them out, Nick has no choice but to locate his black ski-mask and get cracking.
A project like this takes a huge amount of preparation — and Oz takes us through it all, in tedious detail. During the process, Jack begins to have doubts about Nick. Paranoia runs high when Nick tells him that after the heist, they are to meet back at Max's house to divide the cash. Jack feels sure this is a trap to cut him out of the picture, so he moves to double-cross Nick just when he has the scepter in his hand and is making the getaway (after 15 minutes in which we are forced to watch Nick drill holes in the safe, fill it with water and lower a small explosive into it while suspended in the air, straddling a surveillance camera). Is Nick prepared for such a scenario? Does victory go to the smooth and smart-alecky Jack or the mature Nick? Trouble is, at this point, we don't really care.
Movies like "The Score" probably herald a new era of action movies, though we would appreciate a better story, even in an action film. When Oz created this he could not have foreseen the horrible events of Sept. 11, but he is careful to eliminate violence, bloodshed and mayhem. His approach underscores the state of current moviemaking, with its depictions of violence with awful (and unnecessary) accuracy. As it is, "The Score" can be viewed, if not with passionate interest, then at least with peace of mind — here's a work that deals with something dealable: old-fashioned robbery using tool kits, a clash of brain powers, the con-or-be-conned ending. And not one person dies.
Such a movie could have built up the characters (and such a wealth of material, too) a la "The Sting," but Oz chooses instead to concentrate on the hardware (and I mean hardware) side of Nick's profession. The range of electric drills, welders and screwdrivers he has at his disposal is impressive, but hey, it would have been nice to see other facets of the trade: how the broker works, how deals are negotiated, how Nick manages a double life and so on. On the other hand, if your calling is to crack heavyweight safes, then "The Score" could be hugely instructive.


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Message from the Artistic Director About MACHINAL
Sophie Treadwell's Machinal, directed by Lyndsey Turner, the second production of the 2013-14 season at the American Airlines Theatre begins previews December 20.
Interestingly, like The Winslow Boy, its predecessor at this theatre, Machinal is also a play inspired by true events, though in this case the events were far more salacious than the potential theft of a postal order. Machinal takes its story from the trial of Ruth Snyder, a seemingly ordinary wife and mother from Queens, New York who, in 1927, was arrested for the murder of her husband, Albert. While Ruth initially played off Albert's death as part of a robbery, police quickly realized that the break-in had been staged and that Snyder and her lover, Henry Judd Gray, were responsible. In fact, Gray later indicated that this murder was the eighth attempt that Snyder had made to end her husband's life. The trial of Snyder and Gray became front page news, with the public fascinated by the question of what could possibly lead a woman to take such extreme actions. That question would never be answered, as both Snyder and Gray were put to death by electric chair in January of 1928. Although no cameras were allowed at the execution, one Daily News reporter managed to sneak one in, leading to one of the most infamous photos of the 20th century: a dead Ruth Snyder still strapped into the chair, there for millions of readers see.
It's easy to see why a story like this one would capture the imagination of a playwright. Treadwell began her career as a journalist and had covered many sensational trials, and she was in attendance at the Snyder hearings. But what she chose to do with this sad and strange tale is far more interesting than a standard reporting of events. Influenced by the increasingly popular theatrical form of expressionism, Treadwell takes us deeper into the story, giving the audience access to the inner workings of the mind of a desperate woman. The play is stylized to let us see not the world as it is but the world as it appears to a woman in conflict. She also strays from the exact events of Snyder's life, making that original question of motivation both broader and more penetrating. It's no longer a question of what led Ruth Snyder to kill Albert Snyder, but of what could make any young woman so desperate to change her life that she would take the life of another in her own hands.
In this way, Treadwell is questioning the whole function of women in the quickly-shifting America of the late 1920s. The play's title, Machinal (or The Life Machine, as it is known to some British audiences), directly references the mechanization that was taking place at the time and that swept many women into new and uncomfortable workplace roles. As industrialization and assembly lines took over, what was happening to people who went from being individuals to being cogs in a vast machine they could barely understand? Treadwell asks us to look at the bleak options in front of the Young Woman we follow throughout the play: Should she remain a cog, settle for a loveless marriage, or seek happiness in whatever way she can? Will society judge her if her own happiness comes at the expense of others'?
This play, an endlessly fascinating trip down the rabbit hole, has been out of the spotlight for far too long. While Machinal was a major success for Treadwell in 1928 (she wrote a first draft within four months of Ruth Snyder's execution), it has not been seen on Broadway since that time. The play has remained popular in academic circles, but it is rarely staged professionally, and I'm honored to be giving it the chance to be seen by a large audience for the first time in 86 years.
I think you'll find this play to be both deeply emotional and hugely provocative. I've never seen anything quite like it. And with a piece that will evoke strong reactions, I am quite eager to hear your thoughts. Please share them with me by emailing email@example.com. Your feedback is always welcome and is something that I greatly value.
I look forward to seeing you at the theatre!
Todd Haimes
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Un accueil chaleureux vous attend à Bennett House Bed & Breakfast. Situé dans le quartier historique de la vieille ville de Manassas, c'est l'endroit parfait pour un couple pour passer un week-end très spécial. L'emplacement est également pratique pour les voyageurs d'affaires, comme le complexe Prince William Court House et la gare ferroviaire de banlieue sont à distance de marche. Notre victorien Country Inn propose des rappels élégants du passé, ainsi que les commodités de la présente, y compris l'air conditionné, d'un bain à remous extérieur et d'une télévision et d'un téléphone dans la chambre. Nous sommes dans la région de capitale nationale et aussi dans une voiture facile à sept des champs de bataille de guerre civile. Il ya des courses de chevaux, le canotage, le vélo, la marche autour de notre ville, ou tout simplement se détendre si cela convient à votre fantaisie. Potomac Mills, un paradis pour le shopping, est à seulement 20 minutes.
5 sur juillet 31, 2014
This B -n- B was a great spot to get away. Watching the fireflies from the roomie porch was a real treat. We had cookies in our room, and were able to just rolled down the streets of old Manassas. The sheets were like butter, and the bathroom sparkling clean. Jeans blueberry pancakes are the best! I was surprised at all the amenities for such a low price.
5 sur mars 28, 2014
It was a pleasure meeting Jean and Curtis. We truly enjoyed our stay at the Bennett House Bed & Breakfast. Their hospitality was exceptional. It was an unforgettable weekend along with sensational breakfasts. Hope to return often, Ken & Sandy
5 sur novembre 18, 2012
I made a last minute decision to visit my Dad at an Assisted Living facility in Manassas and needed a place to stay overnight. Since I run a B&B myself, I decided to call Bennett House, about availability and Jean was very prompt in getting back to me. My room was very comfortable, the hosts extremely gracious, and breakfast was to die for! I will certainly choose to stay there again when I am in the area.
5 sur octobre 17, 2011
Excellent location, walking distance to dining and shops in Old Town Manassas. Jean and Curtis were very friendly and accomodating hosts, made us feel at home. Delicious breakfast every morning, and they even had some coffee and muffins waiting downstairs for us on the last morning when we couldn't stay for the formal breakfast. A very nice friendly B&B, we'll return again.
5 sur avril 17, 2011
My husband and I had driven from Boston to Washington, DC the night before we arrived in Manassas, VA. We had spent a cold, drizzly day walking around the monuments and visiting the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. We arrived at Bennett House hungry and tired and were greeted warmly by Curtis and Jean. The Inn, which is their home, is beautifully furnished, immaculate and comfortable. We slept well and enjoyed the gourmet breakfast prepared by Jean, complete with a birthday candle to begin my celebration! We will definitely return!!!
4,8 sur novembre 01, 2010
This was our second stay at the Bennett House and both times everything was just magnificient. The breakfasts are truly a feast and Jean and CVurtis very welcoming. The room is always extremely clean and comfortable. We can't wait to come back.
5 sur octobre 23, 2009
The owners were friendly and welcoming, the breakfast was delicious and the house and rooms were lovely with lots of nice little perks.
5 sur septembre 21, 2009
We enjoyed our stay at Bennett House. Curtis and Jean were super nice, the breakfasts were delicious and the conversation was top notch. We'll be back again in the near future.
4,8 sur juin 27, 2008
This is an absolutely wonderful B&B, run by a delightful couple Jean & Curtis. Jean's breakfasts are outstanding. A real home from home - thoroughly recommended.
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Antiquaires , Lieu de concert, Dîner gastronomique, Sites historiques, Lac, Cinéma , Musée, Parcs nationaux/régionaux, Zone naturelle, Nautique, le vélo, le golf, Boutiques, Théâtre, Services religieux, Rivière, Vignoble, Entreprise vinicole, Zoo
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My wife, Bonnie Davis received very very excellent treatment. A miracle of relief and healing. Thank you
r. Sabet is the first Doctor in twenty four years to help relief my pain. He is devoted to his parients as are his staff. Dr. Sabet is patient and listenes to all my health problems. I would hate for Dr Sabet to move out of this community as heis the kind of person which makes Redding health community great.
I went to Dr. Sabet for 6 months, after two injections in my back that didn't do anything for my arthritis & disk problems. I was ask to find another dr. as he said he had to many pain patients & was overloaded. I ran out of meds 1 day early and was told he would not refill them I had to go without pain meds for 4 days I thought I was going to die.What happened to DO NO HARM ! Heartless Dr. Also his PA Alice Brayshaw Cold also heartless.
Great bedside manner, very compassionate and understanding. Highly recommend!
Great Doctor.....I would highly recommend. Nice Staff, everyone is friendly and their new facility is clean, and plenty of parking. I came to Sabet with lower back pain and he got me standing upright and pain free within a few days. He is truly the best in my opinion!
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Historic Chilkoot Trail
(4 & 5 days)
Join Alaska Mountain Guides for a trip back in time, as we travel in the footsteps of the stampeders who traveled the Chilkoot Trail during the Klondike Gold Rush.
"The Klondike Gold Rush captured the imagination of the world. Rich and poor, young and old, women and men were attracted to the Klondike from all parts of the globe. No image better represents this historic event than the endless line of stampeders struggling over the Chilkoot Pass during the winter of 1897-98. Today the Chilkoot Trail National and Klondike Gold Rush commemorate this extraordinary journey. The contrast between the scenic grandeur of the coastal mountains and the fragile remains of the stampeders' goods and temporary structures make the Chilkoot a unique backcountry trail."
A hikers guide to the Chilkoot trail
We'll start our trip in historic Skagway, with a pre trip meeting at your hotel the evening before the hiking begins. Our Sunday and Tuesday departures ensure trail conditions that are less crowded and choice selection of the best camp spots. This trip can be run as a 4 or 5-day program. Our most popular Itinerary is listed below.
Day 1- In the morning we will register with the park service and then enjoy a 20 minute drive to Dyea to the start of the trail. Here we will grab our packs and head out on the well-maintained trail along the Taiya River. The first day will entail a 7.8-mile walk through the lush temperate rainforest full of huge cottonwoods, edible berries, and colorful wildflowers. That night we will make camp at Canyon City and enjoy a scrumptious dinner and a well deserved rest.
Day 2- After breakfast we have the option of exploring the rarely visited ruins of Canyon City. The rest of the day is a leisurely 5 mile walk to Sheep Camp. This is a very pleasant hike with great views and time for lots of breaks.
Day 3- This is the big day. We will hike the "Golden Stairs" over the Chilkoot Pass, into Canada, and on to Happy Camp. We will get up early and travel 7 miles and gain about 2000 feet in elevation to reach the summit. Here a warming hut is a welcome lunch spot before dropping down to our campsite. As we ascend, the big trees of the rainforest are left behind and we move into the alpine zone. This is a great day of fun walking and interesting scenery. We will see the remains of the scales used to weigh the stampeders supplies as well as pieces of the aerial tramway built to move freight. The last part of the day is a nice stroll along Crater Lake.
Day 4- Today we descend a bit while walking through the alpine tundra towards Bare Loon Lake. This 9-mile walk past alpine lakes is a good time to spot golden eagles, waterfowl and even bear. The blue berries in this area are outstanding during late summer trips.
Day 5- Today is a short hike to Lake Bennett and our rendezvous with the White Pass Yukon Route Railway. The classic train ride to Carcross and ground transportation back to Skagway offer a unique opportunity to view the White Pass and a relaxed way to reenter civilization.
This trip is perfect for individuals and families wishing to enjoy the splendor of the Yukon Wilderness while traveling this historic route. In addition to the numerous historical sites, we will also have opportunity to view wildlife such as bear, wolf, moose, mink, wolverine, eagles, hawks and waterfowl.
INCLUDES: Guides, camping equipment, transfers, food, permit fees, train ride back to Skagway on the last day.
DATES/PRICES: Please see our schedule for current dates and prices information.
* Maximum group size is 10 clients with 2 guides.
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DigestOct 9, 2013 The Associated Press
Coal plants exceed emission regs
Most coal-fired power plants in Wyoming, including one that's been in operation for just two years, emit carbon dioxide at a much higher rate than a proposed federal limit for new coal-fired power plants, a newspaper reported.
The proposed standards announced last month by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would require new coal-fired plants to exceed no more than 1,100 pounds of carbon dioxide per megawatt hour.
Even the 2-year-old Dry Fork Station north of Gillette emits about 2,100 pounds of CO2 per megawatt hour. Power plant owner Basin Electric touts the plant as one of the cleanest coal-fired power plants in the U.S., the Gillette News-Record ( ) reported Sunday.
Officials at PacifiCorp say carbon dioxide emissions from its four Wyoming coal-fired power plants range from 2,100 to 2,600 pounds per megawatt hour. PacifiCorp operates the Jim Bridger plant 30 miles northeast of Rock Springs, the Naughton plant near Kemmerer, the Dave Johnston plant outside Glenrock, and the Wyodak plant near Gillette.
Black Hills Energy's coal-fired plants at the Neil Simpson Complex near Gillette emit between 2,100 to 2,500 pounds of CO2 per megawatt hour depending on the power plant.
Other large coal-fired plants in Wyoming include Basin Electric's Laramie River Station near Wheatland.
The EPA plans to issue carbon pollution standards for existing power plants in June.
Trout Unlimited efforts honored
Wyoming Trout Unlimited has been recognized by the national organization for its statewide efforts.
The Wyoming organization was presented recently with the "State Council Award for Excellence" by Trout Unlimited Vice President of Volunteer Operations Bryan Moore.
Wyoming Trout Unlimited chairman Mike Jensen, of Evanston, received the award on behalf of the Wyoming group's council leadership, 11 chapters, 1,700 members and staff members.
The state council award recognizes such things as work on leadership and organizational actions, attracting new members, mentoring new leaders and carrying out Trout Unlimited's cold-water conservation mission and vision.


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The dish on Long Island's restaurant and food scene.
There's spring in the step and on the menu at the Jedediah Hawkins Inn in Jamesport.
New chef Lia Fallon, formerly of Amarelle in Wading River, has fashioned a delicious seasonal menu at the landmark house.
From delectable spring vegetables, fine as a side order or with asta for a genuinely local primavera, to an asparagus-ricotta-and-olive flatbread, lobster-and-shrimp fritters, crisp duck rolls and diver scallops with creamed ramps, the retooled restaurant is worth visiting as soon as you can.
It's open for dinner Thursday to Sunday and for brunch Saturday and Sunday.
Jedediah Hawkins Inn, 400 S. Jamesport Ave., Jamesport; 631-722-2900.


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Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) has seen an interesting rebound in its stock price over the past few months, this despite the retailer's founder, Richard Schulze, announcing that any possibility of a buyout was off the table. Schulze's speculated off to take Best Buy private, back in August, was said to be upwards of $24 per share. Schulze, owning 20% of the brick-n-mortar company, was hoping to pull off a management led buyout to take the company private and revamp its deteriorating business model. Despite Schulze's decision not to pursue a buyout, the stock still moved higher. However, I remain cautious on the brick-and-mortar retailer, and would rather look to Aaron's Inc. (NYSE:AAN) to gain some exposure to the electronics retail market.
How are Best Buy's competitors faring?
GameStop (NYSE:GME), another major consumer electronics retailer, has also seen weakness lately. Its recent holiday sales, for the nine weeks ending Dec. 29, 2012, dropped 4.6% from the same period last year. This big drop was driven by the a 15.6% fall in the pre-owned sales category on a year-over-year basis. GameStop has a lot of exposure to the video game industry, a relatively niche industry. Expected new gaming equipment releases should help boost revenues in the interim. However, the alternatives popping up in the video game marketplace, namely online gaming, should only continue to pressure the stock in the long term.
RadioShack Corporation (RSH) has been struggling the most, and is down 50% over the last 12 months. The company is expected to post an EPS loss of $0.44 for 2013, which is in large part due to its transition to a lower-margin mobile business. RadioShack is seeing competition from Best Buy as it too looks to mobile with its rollout of smaller mobile stores, which will indeed infringe upon RaidoShack's initiative to become mobile phone focused. One of the overwhelming reasons for RadioShack's big fall is that its "core" business is consumer electronics, where this specific segment has seem some of the most pressure from ecommerce company Amazon and should continue to see pressure going forward.
Aaron's announced projected EPS earlier this month for the first quarter 2013 that should come in at $0.74 to $0.75, versus analysts' estimates of at $0.71. For 2013, management targets new store growth of about 5% year over year, while also looking to execute its recent strategy of acquiring franchised stores and selling underperforming company-operated stores. The company is also very good at attracting returning customers. Comps at company-owned stores were up 4.6% last quarter year over year, on the back of 7.8% growth in customer traffic; meanwhile, comps at the company-franchised stores were up 6.5% on the back of a 9.6% increase in customer traffic.
Aaron's Is Also Better by the Numbers
Even with the recent struggles of Best Buy and Radioshack, Aaron's remains way cheaper:
Price to Cash Flow
- Best Buy 8.9 times
- GameStop -17
- RadioShack 16.7
- Aaron's 3.1
Price to Earnings to Growth
- Best Buy 3.4 times[/b]
- GameStop [b]-2.7
Return on Equity
- Best Buy -7%[/b]
- GameStop [b]-13%
- Best Buy 3%
- GameStop 7%[/b]
- RadioShack [b]n/a
While I'm not interested in investing in electronics retail leader Best Buy, there is another "off the radar" (see all Aaron's hedge fund owners) stock that could be a solid investment. Aaron's is cheaper than the other notable retailers on a valuation basis and has better return prospects. The company also pays a very modest 0.24% dividend, yet what's interesting is that the current dividend payout is only 3.5% of earnings or $7 million, versus the $129 million of cash on hand. If the company did decide to move its payout to 50% of earnings, the dividend yield would be upwards of 4%.
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HAVERFORD -- Sitting on the sidelines was killing Eddie Durkin.
"Oh, man, the last few weeks were tough," Haverford's junior QB said, minutes after making just his second start of the season Friday night. "But tonight, it feels great. It feels like I was never gone."
It felt that way for nearly everyone else on the field, too.
More than two months after breaking his hand in preseason practice, Durkin played as though he'd never left, completing eight of nine passes and amassing 159 throwing yards as Haverford knocked off Radnor 42-7 in Central League play.
"My arm feels great," Durkin said, holding up a still-bandaged right hand. "Now I've just got to stay healthy for the rest of the season, and I think we can surprise some people."
It certainly seemed as though the Red Raiders were surprised by Durkin's early heroics. On the Fords' first possession, he completed passes of 8 and 14 yards before running in a 1-yarder for the team's first score. After the Fords recovered a quick fumble by Radnor, he set up a second score, completing a 10-yard pass to Mike Gentile.
Durkin would go on to pass for three more touchdowns, including a 45-yard pass to Marcus Sydnor and a 48-yard pass to Dylan Hewitt.
"Eddie makes us a whole different team," coach Joe Gallagher said. "There's just an air of confidence that comes with having our front guys out there where they're supposed to be. Eddie's got great athletic ability and he's a natural at his position, and he lets us put (fill-in QB) Mike Clancy back in at running back. We're just happy that everyone's back where they're supposed to be."
The Fords also benefited from a solid defensive effort that forced two fumbles and two interceptions, including one that Clancy ran back 49 yards for another Haverford touchdown in the first quarter.
"Our offensive line did a great job, our receivers did a great job, and our defense did a great job," Durkin said. "The defense got the ball back for us, and when the offense went to work, they were tough. Clancy's a heck of a running back, and he showed that tonight."
The win puts the Fords at 3-2 in the Central League and 3-3 overall, but they know they're facing a tough road in the remaining weeks of the season. They'll take on Marple Newtown next week, followed by matchups with Conestoga and Garnet Valley in the following weeks.
Durkin - and his newly-rehabbed right hand - are ready for the challenge.
"We're going to surprise some people, we're going to play the spoiler, and we've still got a chance to make the playoffs," he said. "We're a good football team, and you're going to see a lot from us in the future."


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Animation: "Homemade Horse" by Mel Kadel & Jim DirschbergerMarch 25, 2013
"You can use bed sheets to make a fort, or in this case, make them into a horse that will take you on an adventure." That is how Homemade Horse is described. We are just excited to see Mel Kadel's work in animated form, done with the tender editing and animating skills of Jim Dirschberger. Those words you will hear are from the pen of Andreas Trolf.
Homemade Horse from Eighty Four Films on Vimeo.


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NEW YORK (The Deal) -- Platinum Equity's collection of recreational and fishing boatmakers acquired out of bankruptcy almost four years ago, now referred to as PBH Marine Group, may be poised for an initial public offering in the coming year as the boating industry continues to sail out of the recession.
A more efficient supply chain, alongside increasing demand and a steady outlook, are all in PBH Marine's favor, BMO Capital Markets analyst Gerrick Johnson said.
"Private equity groups like PBH have generated economies of scale and scope by combining some facilities," Johnson said in a phone interview. "The industry is much more profitable than it was four years ago. You would probably guess that you'd see more companies [like PBH] go public. It seems perfect from both sides."
Jimmy Baker, a B. Riley & Co. analyst, also thinks an IPO is possible and would benefit the entire boating industry by drawing more investors into the space.
"PBH may have enough scale to go public," Baker said, pointing to its legacy fishing boat brands -- Ranger, Stratos, Champion and Triton -- and its recent entry into the jet boat market through its Scarab brand.
"The leisure group is very much in favor," he added. "It's a very low interest rate environment and there's attractive financing should [PBH] choose to go the route of monetizing in public markets."
Baker pointed to the high valuations others in the space have been attracting. Lake Forest, Ill., boatmaker Brunswick Corp. (BC), for instance, had a price-to-earnings multiple of about 38.26 on Nov. 3. Its shares, listed on the New York Stock Exchange as BC, have advanced about 53% this year, to $44.55 as of Tuesday's close.
While industry observers seem to think PBH Marine is well positioned today, that wasn't the case four years ago. Due to the economic downturn's impact on consumer spending, especially on leisure goods such as boats, the company then known as Genmar Holdings Inc. -- one of the nation's largest boatbuilding companies -- filed for Chapter 11 on June 1, 2009, after the debtor was unable to secure financing sources.
Former Genmar CEO and founder Irwin Jacobs, who earned the nickname "Irv the Liquidator" because of his raider days in the late 1970s and 1980s, initially planned to reorganize the company. Plans shifted to a sale, and on Nov. 30, 2009, Platinum Equity was chosen as the stalking-horse bidder.
The Beverly Hills, Calif., private equity firm ultimately won, on Jan. 13 with a $70 million bid, a majority of the boatmaker's assets, including the Ranger, Stratos, Champion, Wellcraft, Four Winns and Glastron boat brands. Also included in deal were manufacturing facilities and operations in Flippin, Ark.; Cadillac, Mich.; and Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Minneapolis-based J&D Acquisitions, controlled by Irwin Jacobs and Jean-Paul Dejoria, acquired the assets associated with Genmar's yacht brands, Carver and Marquis, for $6.5 million.
MCBC Hydra Boats, a subsidiary of Wayzata Investment Partners, which owns performance boat manufacturer MasterCraft Boat, bought Genmar's Hydra-Sport brand for $1 million.
When Genmar filed for bankruptcy, Jacobs said he anticipated revenues would drop by more than half, to about $460 million for the year ended June 30, 2009. Annual revenue was pegged at around the $1 billion level in previous years, when Genmar touted an excess of 24,000 in unit sales.
PBH Marine might not be ready to go public if sales haven't rebounded toward that $1 billion level.