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M-Su 6:30am-10pm (closed 2 pm to 6 pm)
Neighborhoods: Downtown, West LA
Santa Monica's Ocean & Vine dives into mouth-watering flavor – With a new chef, menu and look, I decided to check out Ocean & Vine for myself. Since it has been surprisingly warm in Santa Monica, I decided to take my dinner to the outdoor patio Ocean & Vine offers, which has six fireplace-seating areas and an amazing view of the Santa Monica Pier. My husband and I treated ourselves to both dishes from the ocean and the garden. I started with the Carlsbad Agua Hedionda Lagoon Oysters, which came with chipotle cocktail, horseradish and cilantro pesto sauces. The oysters were fresh and tasty, and also scored in presentation as mist rose up from the oysters as they sat before me. My husband, who is a lifetime vegetarian, chose sushi to start from the "Sushi at Sunset" sushi bar that opened last fall as part of the restaurant. He got a tasty Farmers' Market roll that was wrapped in cucumber and had carrot-infused rice, avocado, asparagus, and roasted peppers inside. Gaut also mentioned to us not to miss out on the "6 at the Beach" happy hour where you can try out certain sushi rolls, wines, cocktails and sake for $6 each from 5 to 8pm every day.
Next, we indulged on our main courses. I went with my ocean theme of Caramelized Mano de Leon Sea Scallops with Yukon gold whipped potatoes, poached asparagus and browned-butter caper sauce. The scallops were cooked perfectly with a quick sear on top, so that the outside had a crisp, golden brown crust and the inside was succulent and tender. My husband got a vegetarian option of Gold Coast Portobello and Ravioli, which had grilled-garlic and rosemary-marinated mushrooms on top of broccolini goat cheese raviolis. He made a lot of "Mmm" noises, so I'm assuming he liked them. We were also pleasantly surprised to see a vegan dish on the menu - Vegan Tomato Fettuccini in a parsnip roast garlic sauce. My husband is already planning a next time since he found out they also serve lunch and breakfast too. We glanced at the breakfast menu, which had favorites like omelettes, buttermilk and blueberry pancakes, French toast and waffles. But, they also showcase a unique twist on breakfast with items like the breakfast pannini, Farmers' Market quiche, huevos rancheros and machaca, which is shredded beef, scrambled eggs, onions, peppers, breakfast potatoes and warm flour tortillas.
As our forks hit the plates, one of us decided we weren't yet full enough and decided I wanted to try the Makin' Whoopie dessert. Some might know it as a moon pie or a whoopie pie, but I now know it as "yummy chocolate goodness." They bring out three red velvet cakes for you to dress up with marshmallow, chocolate mousse or Dulce de Leche - or you can spread on all three at once as I did. It was a great way to end a great meal. Both my husband and I enjoyed not only the food, but also the service and atmosphere. Ocean & Vine isn't just for the weary travelers who need a place to eat, but instead a great local spot to unwind and have some amazing food. My husband and I will definitely be back for brunch, dinner, happy hour, or even just a glass of wine as we sit by the fire on those comfy couches while we look out at the sunset.
Don't expect too much... – This is no 4 or 5 star restaurant. This is not a chef-inspired menu. Atmosphere did not work. Staff was nice, but not true professionals. Space had potential, but not pulled together by a real designer. I'm too tired to be funny right now, but I know I need to get famous for my reviews. This is a fair and honest review with no grudges. One Pico was a fabulous restaurant with fantastic views and phenomenal food. Boa was a great restaurant with a well-informed server. Ocean & Vine did not live up to either of those.
A Fall from Grace – Where does one begin? This restaurant was one of my favorite date places in all of Los Angeles. The service was personal and attentive, the food was elegant and worth the price tag, and the cocktails were inventive and note-worthy. Somehow in the past few years, the place fell flat on its face like a drunk chick on 5-inch heels. On the return visit, Ocean and Vine managed to drop from my top 5 down to "oh sweet Jesus never again." The service is better at Denny's at 3AM while "Marge" still has the fragrance of cheap whiskey and a cigarette that is dangerously close to your grand slam. The food tasted like the leftovers from an overpriced wedding with its familiar equation of rubbery protein plus vegetable medley equals matrimonial meal. The only redeeming quality to Ocean and Vine is the view of the Santa Monica Pier. However, there are plenty of cheap Douchey restaurants with spectacular views.
Million-dollar revamp at the Loews Santa Monica combines fireside vignettes, boutique wines and ocean panoramas. – In Short
The popular beach hotel has gone high-concept with a wine-focused bar and restaurant overlooking a dazzling beach view. The spacious wood, glass and tile room features an oversized fire pit and plush, circular couches. Miniature patio fire pits frame a view of the twinkling Santa Monica Pier. Small plates offer seared tuna, seasonal soups and grilled calamari. Entrees include a Muscovy duck breast and dry-aged rack of lamb.
totally misleading, total disappointment – Living and hanging out primarily on the east side of LA (ie: los feliz) I decided I wanted to try something different. I wanted to find a really nice restaurant with an ocean view... somewhere either in Santa Monica or Malibu. When I came across the very good reviews for Ocean & Vine - and after checking out their beautiful website - I thought I had found the perfect place...... boy was I surprised!
Here's the thing: Although Ocean & Vine is by no means a terrible place to spend a couple of hours, I felt soooo mislead by all of the reviews and pictures. What I thought was going to be a dark & cozy yet clean & modern setting on the ocean - full of romantic candlelit tables and nooks and a huge selection of great wine - turned out to be a rather cold, poorly designed and almost sterile environment! YES, there is that big lovely fire pit in the middle of the room.... but it is so bright in there it really seems like a complete waste.
When you walk into the restaurant from the hotel, you barely notice the difference. It really feels as though you are dining IN the hotel lobby. The gorgeous location/ space is completely wasted. The glaring lights prevent you from even seeing the ocean, despite the huge windows. The bar was not set up well to display any of the wines they claim to have and the service was quite slow (albeit friendly). None of the tables were really set up to be in any way comfy or romantic. It felt much more like eating in a cafeteria than a lovely ocean hideaway. The service was alright, but in no way as professional as I was expecting.
And just so you know where I am coming from, I am in my late 20's and have worked in the service industry for about a decade. I am a PT bartender and have been for the past 3 years. I am not quick to judge harshly or throw a fit when it comes to dining out. BUT, I was SO DISAPPOINTED that i felt compelled to write this review to prevent others from expecting too much.
I chose this place for a 2nd date, BIG MISTAKE!
Great atmosphere, very good service, the food has good days and bad days – I've eaten at Ocean and Vine several times now as it is a convenient walk from work. Lunch has always been excellent. Sit on the patio and enjoy the beachy view. The sandwiches are delicious and you can enjoy a nice meal for $15 a person. The restaurant is also a great spot for drinks. The bartenders mix a good cocktail, though my favorite thing is to sit outside in a comfy chair by the fire pits while drinking one of their many red wines by the glass. My first dinner at Ocean and Vine was fabulous. Unfortunately, others have varied. One meal, the entire table ended up with overcooked fish. However, their poultry and steaks seem to be reliable enough. When everything goes right in the kitchen, it is truly a wonderful dining experience. I've had a couple longer waits for a hostess but never a complaint about a server. They have all been exceptionally friendly and helpful. I would not hesitate to recommend Ocean and Vine for a nice time out for drinks and desserts with friends or for a nice lunch. I hate to have to hesitate about recommending dinner but sometimes dishes aren't up to par while on other occasions everything is fabulous. Pricing is what it is. It's not cheap, but also not any more overpriced than comparable places. There are some more reasonably priced wines by the glass and menu items, which is always nice to see and especially with lunch, you?re getting what you paid for.
Indoor and Outdoor Fireplaces Galore – I LOVE FIRE. That said we decided to try this out. Our reservation specified seating near the fireplace. We arrived to disorganized reception, who informed us that they could not accomodate us as promised, however we could wait for an available opening. Happily we resumed at the amazing bar, with friendly bar staff who makes a mean martini. I love the countertops of the bar and the tall glass vases with bamboo. We were there on a friday. Beware, friday nights are fondue nights and the place stinks of cheese. It was so objectionable, that we took our drinks outside and sat around our own firepit. There are many outside. There was a large group enjoying the evening down aways, but it didn't interfere with our intimate secluded experience. We waited outside for almost an hour, enjoying the evening and almost forgetting why we came here in the first place. It appears as though perhaps we were forgotten about, and quickly they seated us at the indoor fireplace. The food was fantastic. The service was famous. They felt so bad about our wait, that they brought us a complimentary platter of desserts. I thought they wanted us to pick 1, but they gave us 5!!! 3000 calories OMG. So we sampled all the desserts and most were out of this world!!! We took the rest home and had another chocolate affair the following day. After we ate, we sat on the comfortable radiused array of couches that surround the fireplace. This fireplace is HEAVEN. It doesn't get any better. A buffed concrete cyllinder with glass chips in the center that cast a magical glow. I could have stayed all night! We closed the place down. Not a soul around. Just love it. Parking is a bit expensive.
Cost us $17. But treat yourself to a night out, this restaurant is at the Loews Hotel on the Beach, overlooking the Santa Monica Pier and views of the ferris wheel. Can't wait to go back with some friends.....xoxo Fran
A lovely lunch and a correction – I was concerned that we wouldn't be seated outside as there's only limited patio seating and we had a 1pm reservation. (The City Search review describes this restaurant as a "busy power lunch spot".) When we arrived at the restaurant it was almost totally deserted (which we loved: no noise, no wait) - there were only three other tables occupied. We sat outside and enjoyed a wonderful view of the Santa Monica pier and a truly delicious meal. Per our waiter, the restaurant will have some busy days at lunch when an entire group staying at the hotel shows up to eat, but most days the restaurant does light to moderate business. Also, the valet parking is not free with validation - it's $3.50. (Not a big deal, but nice to know.) Overall a lovely place for lunch on a sunny day.
Typical hotel restaurant – If you're looking for something beyond your typical large corporate hotel restaurant this isn't it. The food is merely average. You won't taste anything new or exciting here, just standard, non-offensive fare. Like most hotel restaurants, they try to give the impression of a fine dining experience without putting in the effort. The result is bland food, mediocre ambiance, and something akin to a 3 star Denny's. Of course they charge fine dining prices. There are plenty of fantastic restaurants in Los Angeles to choose from, so there is little point in choosing a hotel restaurant... unless you are in on business and don't have time to leave your hotel.
A cool place to enjoy great food and wine – A friend invited me to dinner here last week and I really enjoyed myself. The views are great looking at the beach and pier. the food is served in interesting ways, some things I haven't experienced before as they serve them. We started with the hawaiian tuna, mussels, artichoke sampler. delicious and fun to share. Then i had the filet, excellent, perhaps the best I've had. My friends ordered the pork chop and shrimp, both fabulous. For dessert we shared the chocolate trio and smores with port and nivole, a sweet wine that my girlfreind loved. The waiter was very helpful explaining the wine pairings, food presentation and the concept behind the place which serves mostly organic, seasonal foods matched with wines that are from small production vineyards, many i've never heard of! I have a new place to show off to friends and visitors right on the beach.
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Below is the summary of software and hardware required for IBM Rational Host On-Demand. For more details, see Supported Platform Details.
Host On-Demand Server requirements
|Operating System
|AIX, HP-UX, IBM i, Linux, Solaris, Microsoft Windows®, z/OS
|Web servers:
• Lotus Domino
• iPlanet Web Server Enterprise Edition
• IBM HTTP Server
• Apache HTTP Server
• Microsoft IIS
Web application servers:
• WebSphere Application Server
• iPlanet Application Server
• Lotus Domino
LDAP servers:
• IBM Directory Server
• BM LDAP Server running on z/OS
|A system with a DVD-ROM drive, if Host On-Demand is to be installed locally on operating systems other than z/OS
Memory and fixed storage capacity
• For Windows platforms: 600 MB for one user interface language, plus an additional 8 MB for each additional language
• For AIX: 600 MB (includes English as a user interface language and the additional security files), plus an additional 8 MB per additional user interface language
• For Sun Solaris, Linux, HP-UNIXware: 600 MB (includes English as a user interface language), plus an additional 8 MB per additional user interface language
• All others: 600 MB (all languages installed)
• Minimum RAM: 256 MB; Recommended: 512 MB (May differ depending on JRE and its options/parameters used)
For more details on Host On-Demand Server requirements, see Supported Platform Details.
Host On-Demand Client requirements
|Operating System
|AIX, Citrix, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows®
• Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Safari
• Firefox
For more details on Host On-Demand Client requirements, see Supported Platform Details.
Host On-Demand miscellaneous supported software
|Operating System
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• Tivoli Access Manager for e-business
• Netegrity SiteMinder
• DB2 Universal Database
Other supported software:
• WebSphere Portal for Multiplatforms
• Acrobat Reader
• CICS Transaction Gateway
• Lotus Expeditor
• Eclipse
• Lotus Notes
For more details on Host On-Demand miscellaneous supported software requirements, see Supported Platform Details.
Application lifecycle management
- Application development
- ARCAD Pack for Rational
- Host Access Client Package
- HourGlass
- IBM Domino Designer
- IBM ILOG DB Link
- IBM ILOG Elixir Enterprise
- IBM ILOG JViews Enterprise
- IBM ILOG JViews Maps for Defense
- IBM ILOG JViews Telecom Graphic Objects
- IBM ILOG Views
- Mathematical Acceleration Subsystem for Linux
- Merge Tool for z/OS and OS/390
- Migration Utility for z/OS
- Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software
- Rational Business Developer
- Rational Data and Application Modeling Bundle
- Rational Developer for AIX and Linux AIX COBOL Edition
- Rational Developer for AIX and Linux C/C++ Edition
- Rational Developer for i
- Rational Developer for System z
- Rational Developer for the Enterprise
- Rational EGL Community Edition
- Rational Elite Support for Eclipse
- Rational Host Access Transformation Services
- Rational Host Integration Solution
- Rational Host On-Demand
- Rational Modeler
- TPF Toolkit
- VisualAge Generator
- WebSphere Development Studio Client Advanced Edition for System i
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There is so much talk about cloud computing these days. It's a direction which hugely impacts the way we store information and also access information. What does this new trend mean for education and will it easily enter the lives of educators?
Well, for some educators clouds are the way to go already. The technology has been around for some time. The first time I used cloud technology was with a browser-based program for uploading files which started as a free service and had a "huge" amount of space – 512MB. That was amazing back in 2001. Then the service became paid and I stopped using it. There have been numerous cloud-type services offered after that. And then came Google. Google docs took cloud technology to a different level. Now you could not only store and share files on a cloud. You could created them right there on that cloud and save them without any sync or without stuffing your computer hard drive with files. Besides Google, we have also seen Microsoft offering their cloud as well. Recently it was Apple that announced their iCloud to the world. All these options stirred the waters of pros and cons of cloud technology. How do we know what's better than the rest?
I read an interesting article which provided a great comparison of the cloud technology offered by Google, Microsoft, and Apple. Here's the authors' summary:
|Cloud + Web(browser-based cloud technology)
|Cloud + Software(desktop software syncs with the cloud – the best of both worlds – the internet part is behind the scenes)
|Slogan: "Software Plus Services"(similar to Apple's idea but MS failed to realize it the way Apple did)
In other words, it took Microsoft a long time to figure things out while Apple kept trying to take a share in the cloud business (MobileMe, .Mac). Now we have a change of direction. As a user it is pretty much up to you to decide which option is best for you: Google's web=based cloud; or Apple's combination of software and web; or Microsoft's . What would that mean for an educator? Of course you are faced with the usual concerns that any other user will have – security and privacy of information (Can anyone access or edit my files?), ease of use (How easy is it to incorporate cloud technology into my teaching and my students' learning?), reliability and accessibility (Will I be able to access everything easily from anywhere? Do I need to worry about losing files and data?), etc. These are valid concerns. However, the security and maintenance of the cloud servers is almost 100% reliable nowadays. Unless you set the permissions for someone to access and edit your files, they will not be able to do so simply because they don't know if your files exist (unless you tell them so). The technology is quite reliable. As long as you have Internet connectivity, you're good to go. Accessibility is becoming easier and most providers of cloud technology have different access options – smart phones, laptops, web browsers, etc.
Cloud technology is starting to make its way into education and its use is gaining speed. However, few educators understand cloud technology and how to use it effectively in their work. Here's a few of the benefits of using clouds for education:
- Enhanced collaboration and team work
- Instructor involvement as a contributor to students' projects and work
- The technology is cheaper (most times free for end-users)
- Exchange of content between educators and between educators and students
- Great opportunity for backup which happens instantly and automatically
- You access your data and tools any time from anywhere and any device
- It's reliable as cloud systems have virtually indestructible security and run practically with no interruption
In other words, although some campuses are slow to embrace Web 2.0 and cloud technology, education will be hugely impacted by the development of the latter. The truth is, once you start using clouds, you won't be able to come back on the ground – transferring data and creating data on a cloud is so easy that there is no need for special preparation. It's a matter of diving into it.
Further readings and tools:
A Simple Way to Record and Publish Audio to the Web
GoogleDocs and Collaboration in the Classroom


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Vithoulkas to succeed Hazelett as county manager
Deputy Henrico County Manager for Administration John Vithoulkas will succeed Virgil Hazelett as county manager when Hazelett retires in January, following a unanimous vote by the county's Board of Supervisors at its meeting tonight. Vithoulkas, 44, will begin his new position Jan. 17.
Vithoulkas will become the eighth county manager since Henrico adopted the form of government in 1934.
The county manager serves as Henrico's chief administrative officer, responsible for implementing policies established by the Board of Supervisors and for overseeing the daily operations of the county and more than 35 agencies with approximately 4,000 general government employees (the county's total workforce, general government and Henrico County Public Schools, is more than 10,400). Duties include preparation and oversight of the county's annual budget, which tops $1 billion in operating and capital expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year, and preparation of the county's annual legislative program before the Virginia General Assembly.
Vithoulkas, a Henrico employee since 1997, rose through the ranks of the Department of Finance, joining the agency as a budget analyst and also working as budget director. He became acting director of Finance in September 2007 before taking over as director in January 2008.
In September 2009, Hazelett named him to the additional position of special economic advisor as Henrico confronted revenue declines and other challenges stemming from the national recession. In December, he was named a deputy county manager.
Vithoulkas has been key in helping to establish Henrico's to fiscal policies that have enabled the county to balance its budget throughout the recession and the lingering problematic economy. The county has absorbed revenue declines of more than $92 million the last two years without laying off employees, cutting services or raising taxes. He was the architect of a series of bond sales during the recession that yielded $17.7 million in debt-service savings for the county.
In August 2011, Henrico was the first locality nationwide to have its debt reaffirmed as triple-AAA — the highest available for a governmental entity — by the three international credit-rating agencies following the downgrade of U.S. government debt by Standard and Poor's.
Vithoulkas played a leading role in the effort that established Henrico, Va. as an official mailing address with the U.S. Postal Service in October 2008. The address-change initiative is saving the county more than $5 million annually in tax revenues that previously had been misdirected to other localities.
Vithoulkas, a naturalized citizen, is a native of Greece and immigrated to Virginia as an infant with his parents. A product of Henrico County Public Schools, he is a graduate of J.R. Tucker High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1989 and received a master's degree in public administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1992. Before joining the Henrico County staff he worked as a police planner and assistant budget director for Gaston County, N.C. and as a budget analyst for Chesterfield County.
Vithoulkas lives in Glen Allen with his wife, Jenny, and their three children.
He has keyed the ongoing "Changing the Way Henrico Does Business" initiative, an internal project launched in response to the recession. It has led to streamlined, more-efficient operations in departments countywide, producing permanent savings of more than $50 million. He also has spearheaded efforts such as the Henrico Advantage Card, working with the local business community to boost sales for Henrico retailers.
Varina Ruritans honor students
The Varina Ruritan Club hosted the winners of its 2014 Environmental Essay contest at its monthly meeting March 11 in Varina.
The contest, in its eighth year, was for the first time open to students in grades 3-5 at Varina Elementary School. (It previously was open to Sandston Elementary School students.)
The meeting included the winners, parents of the winners, Varina Elementary principal Mark Tyler and several teachers who were in charge of the contest at the school. > Read more.
Baseball game to benefit Glen Allen Buddy Ball
For the fifth consecutive year, St. Christopher's and Benedictine will play a varsity baseball game at Glen Allen's RF&P Park as part of a fundraising effort for the River City Buddy Ball program.
The game will take place Saturday, April 12, at 7 p.m., and the teams hope to raise $3,000 through donations, raffles and other efforts. Admission to the game is free, but fans who attend are asked to donate funds for the Glen Allen Youth Athletic Association's Buddy Ball program, which enables disabled children and teens to play baseball. > Read more.
Highland Springs field to be dedicated in honor of longtime coach Spears
The Henrico Division of Recreation and Parks will dedicate the Highland Springs Little League Majors Field in memory and honor of Rev. Robert "Bob" L. Spears, Jr., on April 12 with a ceremony at the field at 8 a.m.
Spears served the league as a coach and volunteer for 30 years and was praised as a pioneer for equality. His "Finish strong" motto embodied ethical perseverance on the field and in life. > Read more.
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Weekend Top 10
Do the Bunny Hop over to Meadow Farm on Saturday for an introduction to all the farm animals there! An introduction to "Global Sounds" – featuring Japanese, Indonesian, West African, Indian, and Brazilian music and dance performances – can be found at the University of Richmond. The University of Richmond will also host the annual Spider spring game, as well as the inaugural Spiders Easter Egg Hunt. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
Restaurant watch
Find out how your favorite dining establishments fared during their most recent inspections by the Virginia Department of Health. > Read more.
A fun, fuzzy ride
'Muppets Most Wanted' worthy of its franchise
Do Muppets sleep? It's hard to say.
They don't really eat (or breathe, as far as anyone can tell). And only occasionally do they have visible, functioning legs.
As far as anyone knows, sleeping might be off the table. And that makes it very hard to accuse the Muppets of sleepwalking through their latest feature, Muppets Most Wanted – even if that's exactly what's going on.
Jim Henson's beloved creations were back in a big way after 2011's The Muppets, with fame and fortune and even an Oscar, a first for the group ("Rainbow Connection" was nominated, yet somehow failed to collect at the '79 ceremony). > Read more.
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Pursuant to the West Virginia Constitution, the Attorney General is the chief legal officer for the State of West Virginia. Patrick Morrisey was elected as the Attorney General for the State of West Virginia on November 6, 2012, and was sworn into office on January 14, 2013. As a resident of Harpers Ferry, Morrisey is the first Attorney General from Jefferson County in our state's history.
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Morrisey: Collection agencies have to follow very specific laws when trying to recover payments from consumers.
The Office of the West Virginia Attorney General is partnering with entities such as the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, the West Virginia Medical Association, and West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission to place permanent drug drop boxes in counties to assist in fighting prescription drug abuse. To learn about the program or to apply for a permanent drug drop box,
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Consumers who believe that they have been the victim of unlawful practices in the purchases of goods and services are encouraged to contact the Office of Attorney General for a Consumer Complaint Form. Individuals with questions about a complaint, or in need of further assistance, are encouraged to contact the Attorney General's Office by calling 304.558.8986.
File a Consumer Complaint
Action is urgently needed to improve West Virginia's business climate, and it is the goal of Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to help West Virginia reach its economic potential. During the next several months, the Office of the Attorney General will travel the state to talk with citizens, business groups, labor organizations and others to hear first-hand from them about what they would like to see changed.
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Freight Factoring – A Boon for Trucking Firms
For trucking firm owners, attending to matters that involve volumes of paperwork and documents required for business application/operation by both the federal and local (state) government licensing agencies and other regulating groups, is highly necessary; they also believe, however, that this consumes so much time, taking their minds away from running their business.
Another factor that greatly affects trucking operations is the delay in payments from brokers and shippers. Often, owners and operators allot 30-60 days waiting period for payment of freight bills – a possible threat to a trucking business' cash flow, especially if the firm is new in the business arena.
In 2004 the Truckers Bookkeeping Service (TBS) was formed with the intent of providing easy, flexible cash flow solutions for trucking firms. This cash flow is coursed through freight bill factoring, a type of financing assistance for brokerages and freight carriers suffering from cash flow problems due to the slow or delayed payments from shippers and other clients. TBS knows how important cash is, especially for new and developing trucking firms. It is the source of overhead costs, payroll, improvements, taxes and other necessary expenses. Thus, by fueling cash flow, owners and operators can focus more on running business operations effectively.
Though factoring may be a perfect source of financial assistance, truckers should understand that the cash solutions it offers are not loans but (discounted) payments to the invoices or receivables truckers are willing to sell. Once a trucking firm sells its invoices, it can do whatever it wants with the cash payment received from TBS; meanwhile, TBS will be the one worrying and waiting for the slow and delayed payments from shippers and clients.
Truck factoring may be availed through two different programs, Recourse Factoring and Non-recourse Factoring. Recourse factoring involves an agreement, between the factor and the trucking firm, which states that the trucking company will have to buy back the invoices from the factor if such invoices still remain unpaid after a predetermined period, which could be between 60 and 120 days.
In Non-recourse factoring, all the risk (of non-payment by the client) will be placed on the factor that intends to buy the trucking firm's invoices. Due to the risk faced by the factoring firm, however, the amount it will offer truckers for the invoices will be lower than what it would offer in the recourse agreement.
Defective Car or Car Part/s – A Manufacturer's Negligence
The construction of bridges to connect one city to another and the continuous improvement of roads and highways have made travelling by car just more convenient than ever. Car manufacturers, not intending to be left behind by all the improvements going on in the transport system, have also embarked on the production of not only better looking cars, but cars that are equipped with the latest technological features that will help ensure road safety to significantly reduce the number of road accidents.
The greater challenge, however, rests on the government in advocating programs, enforcing road traffic laws and implementing manufacturing standards that will keep accidents to a minimum total annually. Thus, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), still alarmed with the more than 35,000 fatal car crashes every year, has embarked on a stricter campaign against reckless drivers, speedsters and, most especially, drunk drivers.
Any type of car accident is always a threat. It always results to property damage, (minor of severe) injuries or, worse, death. And, based on studies conducted by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the NHTSA, drivers who are most prone to accidents are those aged between 15 and 24.
Though majority of car crashes are due to driver's fault, there are still occasions when the cause is beyond a driver's control, such as defective car parts, to which a car manufacturer can be held totally liable. Any defect in a car can definitely lead to an accident. Thus, there have been instances when a manufacturer would even recall a certain car model, due to defective parts, even if such recall would prove to be too costly: life is definitely more valuable than property, anyway.
On its website, Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ®, believes that, in the case of car defects, a manufacturer should employ means that will rectify the mistake committed, even if it means making a recall. The fact is, defective cars are results of negligence or carelessness, which may involve a failure to do something which is part of the manufacturing process, or doing/adding something that should not have been done/added. Negligence requires the manufacturer to compensate anyone who may suffer from any harm that is a consequence of a defective car or car part.
An Employee's Rights to Workers' Compensation
In the US, every employee is entitled to compensation in the event of a work-related injury or an illness resulting from exposure to hazardous chemicals. This employee right is stipulated in the Workers' Compensation Law which was approved by the U.S. Congress in 1908.
The law was initially intended to address the rise in the number of workplace injuries, especially in construction sites. Its main aim was to provide injured workers (or workers who developed work-related illnesses) with immediate financial assistance they will need for medical treatment, as well as cover their economic losses due to days of work missed.
Workers' compensation is actually a form of an insurance benefit. It is never dependent on the financial capability of an employer as the source of compensation is an insurance provider. One condition for recipients of this benefit, though, is that they will have to release their employers from any legal liability for their injury or sickness.
Before the workers' compensation was passed into law, injured workers had to file a lawsuit against their employers to be able to receive the compensation they badly needed. Lawsuits, however, only damaged whatever good relationship existed between the employee and employer; these were also almost always won by employers, who used the following arguments:
- Assumption of Risk – which means that the possibility of injury had always been accepted due to the danger associated with the job
- The Fellow Worker Rule – employers always sought exemption from liability by stating that the injury was actually caused by a fellow employee
- Contributory Negligence – an argument that states that the cause of the injury was the injured worker himself/herself.
In an article posted on its website, the Steinberg Law Firm, which is based in Charleston, states that every worker deserves compensation, whether from the Workers' Compensation Insurance benefit or Social Security disability benefit (SSDI) for any work-related injury they sustain or illness they develop. They also need all the support and assistance possible, as the requirements necessary for the availment of benefits are long and complex.
Division of Properties and Assets during Divorce
Ending a marriage through divorce can be an emotionally-draining experience for anyone, more so when it comes to deciding about divorce-related issues, such as alimony, division of properties and assets, child custody, child support and visitation rights. If the divorcing spouses fail to arrive at an agreement amicably, then the issues will need to be settled in court, in front of spectators, and determined by a judge; a court decision is always final and executor. Over the course of time, however, a decision made, say about alimony, may be petitioned for changes if there will also be changes in the circumstances of the former spouses.
To some, divorce causes fears and doubts, especially for the financially dependent spouse, who may have given up professional opportunities for the sake of his/her partner and family, as a whole. Because of divorce, lifestyle may change and the profession that one has walked away from will now need to be embraced once again, so as to be able to afford a decent living, as well as pay child support if required.
The division of properties and assets in a divorce is often a hotly contested issue the process. Getting as much cash or as many properties as one can, is naturally the interest of many individuals since the more financially stable one is, the lesser worry for him/her regarding economic matters, at least in the immediate future after separation.
Before a judge can start dividing properties and assets, however, he/she will first need to determine which part of the wealth is marital and which is not. Non-marital properties and assets refer to anything that any of the spouses has owned even before the time of marriage. As such, these are exempt from being divided. Any earnings after marriage, even those resulting from non-marital wealth, though, are up for division. Now, when it comes to actual earnings, many husbands and wives in the past, especially the very wealthy ones, have been known to employ means that would keep their partners from knowing how much they really have, rationalizing that they are the only ones who have the right to enjoy what they worked so hard for.
In a number of US states properties and assets are equally divided between each spouse. Fairness and reasonableness, however, is the rule of the thumb in many other states. This means of division is based by a family court judge on the following factors:
- Length the marriage
- Income and property that each of the spouses has contributed into the marriage
- Age and health of each spouse
- Standard of living during the time of marriage
- Earning opportunities and income of each spouse
- Needs of the custodial parent for the child/children (if there are any)
Since the process of division is always complex, having an attorney who is well versed in family law and who is capable of making a tough defense for a spouse's rights and interests is often necessary. The outcome of many court decisions often depends too on how well an attorney can convince a judge about his/her client's needs. Making sure that one hires the right attorney should, therefore, be a concern in the event of divorce.
Negligence Resulting in Head Injury
A catastrophic accident, one that can result to life-changing injuries, such as severe burns, head, brain or spinal injury, always entails expensive specialist care and, days (or weeks) off from work plus rehabilitation period, which also mean loss of income – a clear cause of financial burden for the family. To a few others, who sustain a serious, disabling injury, it would mean the end of their professional career.
A head or brain injury, in particular, may refer to cranial nerve damage, hemorrhages or neuronal injuries; it is usually caused by gunshots, physical assault, falls or motor vehicle accidents which create a forceful blow to the head. In the US, about 1.7 million individuals sustain severe head injuries each year, with more than 50,000 resulting to victims' death.
Some head injuries are categorized as open or penetrating, which means that the skull has been cracked, resulting to direct contact (and damage) to the brain. Open head injuries, like open wounds, lead to bleeding and can cause a person to lose consciousness, suffer from a severe headache, vomit, etc. The effects of a closed head injury, however, can only be known later in life; it can, likewise, result to a severe illness, like Alzheimer's disease.
A damage inflicted to the head may be classified as personal injury, an injury brought about by an accident resulting from someone else's carelessness or negligence. On its website, the Denver-based firm of Hull & Zimmerman, P.C., speaks of the frustrating consequences a personal injury can cause the victim and his/her family. That besides the emotional distress and physical suffering, victims are also prone to financial losses.
Victims, however, have the legal right to file a personal injury lawsuit and receive compensation from the liable party for the financial damages and losses he/she is experiencing and will be subjected to. Having a tough and determined attorney to fight for your right and interests would be a big help in winning your case.
Avoiding a Guilty Verdict from Cocaine-related Crimes
All crimes related to drugs are serious offenses in the United States. Those charged with drug crimes are threatened by lengthy jail terms and huge fines. Equally hurting are the consequences of a criminal charge. For not only can it ruin one's career; it can also entail lots of limits and inconveniences in one's life, including difficulty in finding a decent place to live in, international travel restrictions, difficulty in obtaining professional licenses and unfavorable effects on custody and visitation rights.
Acts related to a drug crime include manufacture, selling, distribution, possession or use of prohibited drugs and drug-related equipment. One kind of drug that has been illegalized in the US is cocaine; the second most commonly used drug in the US (after marijuana or cannabis) and a Schedule II drug according to the US Controlled Substances Act (or CSA, which is the second title of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970) because of the high tendency for its addictive use. In very rare cases, however, cocaine has been administered to individuals for medical purposes.
For many young adults, cocaine is more known as a party drug, due to its tendency to keep them awake and active throughout the night. To professionals, it carries a reputation as "a rich man's drug," as those who usually use it are members of the middle and upper classes.
The punishment imposed on individuals involved in anything related to cocaine is harsh; it becomes even harsher if the amount of the illegal drug increases and still worse if there is a case of injury or death connected. Thousands of dollars plus imprisonment can be imposed on individuals in possession of small amounts of cocaine. Possession of more than 500 grams can result to 5 – 40 years behind bars; if traces of death or serious injury will lead to the crime, a $2 million-fine and a jail term of 20 years to life may await a convicted individual.
Any drug crime, but more especially one that is cocaine- related, is a major offense. On its website, the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter rightly says that drug crimes require a tough and experience criminal defense attorney, who knows what it takes to win a case. But not all criminal defense lawyers have the same extent of court experience, level of determination and dedication in defending clients. Entrusting a case to one who lacks the above factors may just cause a defendant his or her bright future; thus, it is absolutely necessary that an accused finds only the best lawyer for his or her defense.


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Commission gets earful on public comment10:58 am | February 20, 2013
Applause boomed, tempers flared, a citizen was removed, and through it all, members of the public waited Tuesday evening to tell their commissioners how they felt about certain issues.
One of those issues was County Mayor Leon Humphrey's veto of a resolution to move supervision of the Carter County Landfill from his office to the county's Landfill Committee, a veto commissioners rejected in 13-7 vote.
Two commissioners abstained.
But regardless of the issue at hand, the subject of public comment was a constant from beginning to end of the Carter County Commission meeting.
Since October 2011, the public comments portion of the meeting has been placed near the end of commission meetings.
"You quell my voice by making me wait until the end, after you make your decision," said Anthony Townsend. "You shouldn't have that right, but you got away with it."
Since that time, at least one commissioner has attempted, through either a motion or discussion, to move public comments ahead of public policy debates.
To date, none of these efforts have succeeded.
The first item on the commission's agenda dealt with voting on Humphrey's veto. When a citizen asked if the gallery could comment, Commission Chairman Tom Bowers told him they could not.


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Damascus National Museum
The National Museum in Damascus contains a world-class archaeological and historical collection spread over two wings. Many of the most important finds from excavations throughout Syria are on display here.
What to See
The artifacts on display begins even before you enter: the façade incorporates the transplanted gate of Qasr al-Heir al-Gharbi, a desert castle near Palmyra. Inside, the west wing contains pre-classical and Arab Islamic collections, and the east wing contains Classical and Byzantine collections.
The star exhibit of the National Museum is the fully-reassembled 2nd-century synagogue from Dura-Europos. Its walls are covered with Talmudic injunctions and bright figurative paintings of biblical scenes. (The celebrated church found at Dura-Europos is now in the museum of Yale University.)
The west wing has rooms devoted to Ugarit, whose exhibits include the small clay tablets containing the oldest alphabet in the world. It also contains the ivory head of an unknown prince, a collection of cylinder seals, and Mycenaean pottery imported from Greece. Another room is devoted to Mari, the Bronze Age sight on the Euphrates, with the 3rd millennium treasure of King Cansud.
Further on is a room concentrating on finds from Raqqa, the Abbassid city on the Euphrates. Another hall contains Islamic jewelry, coins and armor, and the final hall is the Damascus Salon, a wood-and-marble paneled room from an 18th-century palace.
The east wing contains rooms of pottery, sculptures and glassware ranging from the Phoenician to Classical. There are rooms concentrating on the Hauran and Jebel al Arab, where most objects are made of basalt. Another hall contains classical statues, found at Palmyra, carved in ivory, bronze, and marble.
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- "The National Museum of Damascus." Syria Gate (2006).
- Lonely Planet Syria and Lebanon, 3rd ed. (July 2008), 95-97.
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The 2014 Cabrinha Alias Kiteboard, with its quad fins will get you upwind in seconds. Once pointed off the wind the Alias becomes one of the best downwind models for speed and maneuverability. What makes this board so lively is its light weight yet durable construction. This composite sandwich board contains an EPS core wrapped in carbon, cork and bamboo. The Alias comes with 4 computer cut G10 fins, a custom cut full deck pad and light weight foot straps. One of the most important tools in our AIR Collection of light wind products is our Alias freeride directional board. The Alias is a super efficient light wind board with no limit to its performance or usage. The Alias, when combined with our Contra light wind kite can have you flying across the water in well under 10 knots. The hybrid design is a combination of a race board and freeride directional, you get the best of both worlds in one board.
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The 2014 Cabrinha PC Signature Kite Surfboard is a top of the line performaning kite surfboard. The 2014 Cabrinha PC Signature Kite Surfboard has a unique carbon integrated EVA front pad to reinforce the area under the front foot. We have added a generous coverage of EVA hex pods for full deck traction without all the weight. The tail area is also reinforced with bamboo under the heel areas of the back foot. And finally the EVA tail pad has an arch support and a tail kick. The PC comes with 4 high performance fins. Pete's personal board had to prove itself as a surfboard before entering the testing phase for a kiteboard. The PC Signature 5'10 is the same shape as the S-Quad 5'10 but its exotic construction and minimal features make it the pro's choice when surfing without straps. The Pete Cabrinha signature model has a PU foam core, wood stringer and polyester laminate.
2014 Cabrinha PC Signature Kite Surfboard Features
|18 13/16"
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The 2014 Cabrinha S Quad Kite Surfboards straighter outline and quad fin allows you to maintain your edge during high speed surfing. The 2014 Cabrinha S-Quad Kite Surfboard also features our exclusive EVA hex pods for a full deck traction coverage without all of the weight. The 2014 Cabrinha S-Quad Kite Surfboard ups the ante when the surf starts to pulse. This four finned surfboard is ideal for down the line surfing in medium to large waves yet is surprisingly loose in small surf. The S-Quad can be ridden strapped or un-strapped depending on the conditions and your personal preference.
2014 Cabrinha S Quad Kite Surfboard Features
|18 1/2"
|18 13/16"
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The 2014 Cabrinha Skillit Kite Surfboard reflects the style of progressive surfing, riding with strapped or unstrapped. Riding strappless the 2014 Cabrinha Skillits concave deck shape holds your feet making a stable deck for all of your trick riding. The 2014 Cabrinha Skillit Kite Surfboard is constructed with a balance of durability and flex in mind using our proprietary cork / bamboo Eco Series construction. The Skillit also features our exclusive EVA hex pods for a full deck traction coverage without all of the weight. When surfing small to medium sized waves the thruster fin set-up is perfect for quick snaps in the hook.
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|1 1/2"
|18 1/8"
|1 1/2"
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The 2014 Cabrinha Sub Woofer's excessive volume aids in generating power and speed in the most marginal conditions. Yet when the conditions are on, the Sub Woofer steps up to the plate with the type of performance suited for strapped or unstrapped riding. The 2014 Cabrinha Sub Woofer is rewriting the book on kite sur!ng fun. The 2014 Cabrinha Sub Woofer is a wider, fuller board that is lively and light under your feet in all types of conditions.
2014 Cabrinha Subwoofer Features
|20 1/4"
|20 1/2"
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The 2014 Cabrinha Trigger Kite Surfboard, a traditional thruster surfboard shape excellent for ridding with slightly less power from the kite. The 2014 Cabrinha Trigger Kite Surfboard is great for top to bottom type of surfing since much of its curve is right in the tail. The 2014 Cabrinha Trigger Kite Surfboard also features our exclusive EVA hex pods for a full deck traction coverage without all of the weight.
2014 Cabrinha Trigger Kite Surfboard Features
|18 3/8"
|2 1/8"
|18 3/8"
|2 3/16"
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The 2014 F-One Signature board is designed to offer you a fun and exciting waveriding experience. There are two Signature board models available this season: the 6'0 and 5'10. Both models excel in waves and feel reliable and comfortable. This is a board that can adapt to virtually any riding conditions and feels at home in small, mushy waves, as well as in surf breaks. The 2014 F-One Signature opens a new dimension of strapless and strapped kitesurfing. The board features a compact, surf oriented outline which assures excellent stability and maneuverability in all sorts of waves. The squared tail gives the rider the possibility to get into the curve with more ease and the ability to put more weight on the tail to drive it through turns.
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2014 F-One Signature Size
6'0'' 182 x 46 cm - 5'10'' 177 x 46 cm
The 2014 Naish Fish Waveboard is perfect for riders looking for an easy-to-ride, quick planing board for thrills in light-to-moderate winds. The 2014 Naish Fish Waveboard features a newly designed wide/short shape and swallowtail for maximum flotation, extreme stability and upwind performance.
2014 Naish Fish Waveboard Features
2014 Naish Fish Waveboard Construction
2014 Naish Fish Waveboard Specs
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The 2014 Naish Global Waveboard was developed for riders who desire complete controll for aggressive strapped or strapless riding in all surf condition. The 2014 Naish Global Waveboard range is loose and snappy. Thanks to its thruster design, it delivers the best combination of speed, control and drive regardless of wave size.
2014 Naish Global Waveboard Features
2014 Naish Global Waveboard Construction
2014 Naish Global Waveboard Specs
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|18 5/8"
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The Lightwind Weapon!
This 2014 Nobile Flying Carpet Split Board model opens the whole range of new possibilities to all kite fanatics who want to go riding even when the wind is barely blowing. Now lightwind riding is possible and you can still fit your mates in the car… Had you have ever dreamed that the biggest board in your quiver might easily fit into your travel bag orcar trunk without using up all the space? The 2014 Nobile Flying Carpet Split does exactly that.
2014 Nobile Flying Carpet Split Board Features
2014 Nobile Flying Carpet Split Board Size
160 x 46
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2014 Nobile Infinity Split Board Features
2014 Nobile Infinity Split Borad Sizes
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The 2014 Nobile NHP Split Board is dedicated to travellers, freeriders and drifters – to anyone looking for smooth performance and the chance to make the most of their precious holidays. The increased flex pattern (the board is 20% softer then the regular NHP) provides extra comfort and a super relaxing ride. This 100% new 2014 Nobile NHP Split Board model opens the door to enjoying kiteboarding anywhere in the world with less travel expenses. Nobile's unique W-Connection system allows you to half the board in just few seconds and pack it into your standard luggage together with the rest of your travel gear.
2014 Nobile NHP Split Board Features
2014 Nobile NHP Split Board Sizes
134 x 42 - 137 x 44
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The Flysurfer FlyRace Kiteboard adjustable middle fin length, makes sure you have the perfect combination of fin length and control on every course. During its development phase, the Flysurfer FlyRace Kiteboard has proven itself to be very competitive in national and world class Course Racing and Long Distance competitions.
Flysurfer FlyRace Kiteboard Technical Data
|173 cm
|48 cm
|6,2 kg
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|4,5 cm
|3,6 mm
|Center Fin Length
(efficient length in the water)
|34 cm G10
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173 x 48
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The all new Flysurfer FlySplit combines the opportunity to dissemble the board in the middle with the performance of a normal kiteboard. This is the crucial feature that wins extra space when traveling, whilst maintaining that the kiteboard performs just as well as a Radical or Flydoor. Innovation has always been one of Flysurfer's highest aspirations when it comes to product development. This self-set aim motivates the development team surrounding Andi Hanrieder every day to create new ideas. One of these truly innovative products is the new boardline, FlySplit.
2014 Flysurfer FlySplit Highlights
Save when traveling - Especially helpful in these times of ever increasing excess baggage fees, charged by airlines on route to your favorite kite destinations, the FlySplit gives you the opportunity to dissemble your kiteboard easily and quickly so that it fits into your travel-bag. This innovation ensures that you won't ever have to wait the extra minutes -or hours- at the beginning and end of your journey with check in and collection of your sporting luggage. The benefits are not exclusive to air-travel, when reaching your kite spot in a smaller car, or even in a sports car, the FlySplit offers you great flexibility. You might also take the chance to give your friend a lift to the spot, something which would otherwise be near impossible.
Precise manufacture of a high quality construction - To meet the high demands on this product, we've invested three years of intense testing and developing the FlySplit to create a kiteboard which is more than just a separable kiteboard. Thanks to our manufacturing in Europe we can guarantee that the FlySplits are produced with the best resources. By using only the best material, we achieve riding characteristics which combine both comfort and high performance. The splitting construction is impressively simple. The zigzag construction joins easily together and needs only to be fixed with a metal splint on both sides. In the centre and the edges of the board we use a full-wood-core to ensure great durability and dynamic performance. For the less stressed areas like the tips we use a light-foam-construction to save unnecessary weight. Due to this construction the FlySplits offers great performance but also a great deal of comfort in choppy and gusty conditions.
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Summary - The FlySplits are great allrounders, which should not be left out on any travel, whether with plane, sports car or motorcycle. Due to the fantastic opportunity of splitting the boards in half, the FlySplits are a proper alternative to normal boards on the kitesurfing market. Thanks to a three year development phase, we can guarantee that the FlySplits perform like excellent kiteboards, but are still seperable. Thus there is no compromise on quality and performance.
2014 Flysurfer FlySplit Features
The Split-System makes the FlySplits to the first separable kiteboards that do not compromise in performance.
It only takes a few seconds to easily and quickly assemble a FlySplit. Through the zigzag construction both board parts join and are fixed by two metal splints. From the car onto the water in only a in a twinkling
No more checking in sports luggage and paying extra fees when you travel. The FlySplit M fits in your normal travel bag (common bag size: 75x52x31cm). For the FlySplit "L" please compare the pack size of the board with the internal dimensions of your suit case prior to your flight.
With their low weight of 2.55kg and 3.15kg for the FlySplit M and FlySplit L respectively, the FlySplits belong to the lightest kiteboards on the market. No extra luggage and better riding characteristics guaranteed.
All FlySplits have a hybrid core, aimed at achieving a maximum harmony of board weight, performance and durability. A foam core comes into use on the toe side in the longitudinal direction, providing a significant reduction in weight. On the side with more load, the heel side, a robust wood core is used, guaranteeing breaking stability and the dynamic recovery force of the board.
The innovative assembly of a unidirectional woven layer lengthwise and an additional woven layer (torsion layer) at a 45-degree-angle achieves considerably higher torsion stiffness, which is reflected in increased jumping performance with nevertheless good comfort.
All of our boards have a special high-quality UV and scratch-resistant coating, and thus offer a long product life. The graphic design is protected under the coating, so that it does not get damaged if the board is slightly scratched.
The "Tucked-Under" Edge has been cut off at a 45 degree-angle, as surfboards have been manufactured traditionally. This makes the board very controllable, even in choppy conditions and reduces spray.
Wider insert positions make it easier to land. There are three different stance options possible - Small (50.4 cm), Normal (56.2 cm) and Wide (61.2 cm).
The FlySplit L has a 8cm long centre-fin on the heel-side. The centre fin increases the upwind performance especially in lightwind.
The asymmetrical rounder and shorter toe-side outline increases control when riding toe-side and provides increased maneuverability while carving.
Thanks to our manufacturing process within Europe we can guarantee highest quality and the usage of only the best materials.
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