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TKO's Commercial Plate Tree, constructed of all welded heavy gauge steel, is powder-coated for long-lasting protection. The plate posts are built with a protective sleeve which makes it easy to load and unload plates, and holds 1,700 lbs. of Olympic Plate.
Shipping Included
Shipping cost included within the lower 48 states only
Ships via one of our various freight carriers on a wooden pallet. This delivery is considered a curbside delivery only and will be delivered to a location at your address that is acceptable for a tractor trailer at the drivers discretion. Customers are required to be home at the time of delivery to sign the delivery receipt and help offload the individual packages from the tail end of the truck. On most deliveries, customers will receive a 24-hour notification before the delivery is made.

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With lengthy service intervals and long-life components, vehicle maintenance is kept to a minimum. In the case of the oil filter, for example, all that's replaced is an easily recoverable paper element. The oil filter casing remains on the car.
All moving parts inside the engine are fully self-adjusting. The valve clearances, for instance, feature automatic hydraulic control.
Thanks to single-spark coils on each of the cylinders, the entire ignition system on the petrol-engined models, with the exception of the spark plugs, is maintenance-free.
These modest service requirements mean less waste disposal and fewer demands on natural resources. They also lower the cost of ownership while keeping your car on the road.
Service intervals for the Cayenne models are dependent on a range of factors, including local fuel quality. For full details of service intervals in your country, please consult the relevant price list or contact your Porsche Centre.
Owning a Porsche should be a lasting pleasure with minimal impact on the environment. This Porsche principle can be summed up in one word: sustainability. The lightweight exhaust on the Cayenne models, for example, is constructed from long-life stainless steel.
Every Porsche model is entirely free of CFCs and components manufactured using CFCs. All legal requirements in respect of recoverability are fulfilled. Materials are clearly labelled for subsequent identification and sorting to facilitate efficient recycling.
While more than 95% of the car can be recycled using current technologies, the chances are your Cayenne may never need recycling at all. After all, two thirds of all the cars we have ever made are still on the road today.
© 2014 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. Legal notice.
* These data were obtained using the Euro 5 measurement method (715/2007/EC and 692/2008/EC) in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) with standard equipment. The information does not refer to an individual vehicle and is not part of the offer, but is simply provided so that comparisons can be made between different types of vehicle. Further, up to date information on the individual vehicles can be obtained from your Porsche Centre.
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Understanding Airport EPA Standards
Cyndi Nigh of Cummins explains how to get the most out of GSE while complying with the new standards for diesel-powered vehicles.
Confused about all the changes for 2007 with diesel-powered ground support vehicles? You're not alone. While most industries only deal with one EPA standard, airport personnel must understand two different standards, due to equipment such as catering trucks and refuelers, many of which use on-highway engines. Other types of purpose-built ground support equipment are powered by off-road diesels. The two types of engines are not required to meet the same emissions regulations and, as a result, don't utilize the same technology.
The Rules Have Changed
For on-highway diesels, permissible emissions of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) and Particulate Matter (PM) have been dramatically reduced. In order to meet stringent standards, these engines are now equipped with an after-treatment device known as a particulate filter. These filters, together with advanced combustion technology, reduce PM emissions by 90 percent, a significant improvement over pervious years.
The key to making them work well is removing sulfur from the fuel. That's why Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD), with only 15 parts per million, has been mandated for on-road vehicle engines. ULSD is designed as backwards compatible, which means it can be used in pre-2007 on-highway engines as well.
The transition to low-sulfur diesel fuel (500 ppm) for non-road diesel engines took effect June 1 of this year, for fuel refineries and is required at retailers by October 2007. Many fuel refineries and distributors are switching to 100 percent production of ULSD (15 ppm) right now because they don't want to incur the added expense and complexity of segregating the two different fuels.
Ground service maintenance professionals need to be aware and use the right fuel and the right oil in the right vehicles. low-sulfur diesel with 500-ppm should not be used in a 2007 on-road engine, since it can foul the particulate filter, cause premature loading, diminish performance and is not emissions compliant. Only 15-ppm USLD should be used in 2007 in on-road engines.
Putting USLD fuel into a Tier 3 or older off-road engine is allowed. Pumps are clearly identified with labels reading "ultra-low sulfur highway diesel fuel, low-sulfur highway diesel fuel and non-highway diesel fuel."
Oils also changing
A new low-ash engine oil has been developed to keep engines running reliably and durably with minimal maintenance. The new oil, CJ-4, and it allows cleaning intervals of 200,000 to 400,000 miles (320,000 to 640,000 km) for particulate filters. CJ-4 is not recommended for use with low-sulfur diesel fuel (500 ppm), since it will reduce oil change intervals from previous years. It is a good idea to use CJ-4 oil in any on-road engine that is fueled with ULSD, regardless of whether it is a 2007 model or an earlier vintage.
To eliminate excess CI-4+ inventory, use it on engines that are running on ULSD. However, particulate filter cleaning intervals must be reduced. Cleaning is recommended at 150,000 to 350,000 miles (240,000 to 560,000 km) when using CI-4+ oil in a 2007 on-highway engine.
Adding Performance, Minimizing Maintenance
Engineers at Cummins tell us that performance of their 2007 on-highway engines is equal to or better than last year. Fuel efficiency is comparable to 2006 engines. Reliability and durability are unchanged. Maintenance takes place at the same intervals as before.
There are two new items which need servicing. The first is a coalescing filter in the crankcase ventilation system, which needs to be changed every fourth or fith oil change. The second is the particulate filter, which also needs to be cleaned. The exact interval will vary by application, duty cycle, oil consumption and the type of oil used. While the exact interval will vary by application, on average, users can expect their engines to go 150,000 to 400,000 miles (240,000 to 640,000 km) between particulate filter cleanings. The cleaning process itself takes only 90 to 120 minutes (including removal and re-installation).
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PEX handles heat better. PVC is rated for use underground.
All the current connections and piping in my well house are 1" PVC. The softener and Filox filter are both 1" pipe connections. I have been told by numerous people to use PEX instead of PVC. I have the pex tool and I have done plumbing with both. Its just that the ID of the pex is quite a bit smaller than PVC. Does it matter??
Its a well system JRD10 pump 30/50psi.
PEX handles heat better. PVC is rated for use underground.
The well house has the jet pump and bladder tank all plumbed with pvc. The pvc then goes through the slab of the well house under ground 80' or so to the house.
I was going to use 1" pex from water pump to filter and softener then tie back into the larger 1" PVC where it exits the pump house.
I just want to make sure I am not going to lose volume or pressure inside our house because the 1" pex is quite a bit smaller than 1" PVC (ID).
Maybe its a dumb question? I just want to do it right!
PEX is smaller, so for a water service many people recommend bumping the size to 1-1/4"
Ya can't use PVC inside the house but you can in the well house (go figure) so since everything else is PVC you might as well stick with it.
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PVC is much easier to use and less expensive overall and that's what you already have. I'd use PVC.
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Regina, Saskatchewan
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Phone: 306-525-5255
Fax: 306-781-7188
Reservations: 800-209-3555
$9/day (plus applicable taxes)
Located on the east side of the hotel accessed from Saskatchewan Drive.
Adjacent by pedway, covered parkade with plug ins.
Underground Parking:
$17/day (plus applicable taxes)
Located under the hotel.
Limited to first come basis and cannot be reserved in advance as space is limited.
All parking charges are charged to guest folio and parking passes available at Front Desk.
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Lionsgate prepares to stake claim in Hollywood and take on rival studios
Published: Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013 16:08
On Jan. 13, Lionsgate Entertainment purchased Summit Entertainment for $412.5 million. At first glance, this might not seem too important; companies acquire other companies all the time. But this merger could lead to a huge change in the film industry.
Lionsgate owns the rights to "The Hunger Games" trilogy, whose first film has already grossed more than half-a-billion dollars worldwide, while Summit has produced the wildly successful "Twilight" franchise, whose four films have made more than $2.5 billion since 2008. With at least two "Hunger Games" sequels to come, not to mention the finale of the "Twilight" series coming in November, Hollywood may finally have a seventh major studio.
Normally, there are six major film studios who produce the lion's share of movies released yearly; Buena Vista (Disney), Paramount, 20th Century Fox, Universal, Sony and Warner Bros. While there are dozens of smaller competitors in the mix, including Relativity and the Weinstein Company, these six have much larger bankrolls to work with through both corporate ownership and blockbuster successes. When a "Harry Potter" or "Transformers" sequel makes a billion dollars worldwide, it helps fund smaller films; studios without reliable blockbuster franchises have fewer opportunities for success, and failures can hurt their bottom line or even put them out of business.
Before this merger, both Lionsgate and Summit were experiencing that exact problem, especially because they're relatively new studios. Lionsgate's first success, "American Psycho," was released in 2000; Summit only started releasing films in 2007. Believe it or not, before "Hunger Games," Lionsgate's biggest success was Michael Moore's 2004 documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11." For every successful film the company's had, they've had pricey missteps, such as last year's "Conan the Barbarian" (which grossed only half of its $90 million budget) that prevented them from strengthening market share. Summit, too, has struggled outside of its vampire hits; while the "Twilight" films have paid for minor successes like "50/50" and "Source Code," they've also helped cover the losses from painful flops like "Drive Angry 3D" and "The Three Musketeers."
Everything changes with this acquisition. The combined profits of the two young-adult novel adaptations will result in billions of dollars Lionsgate can then turn around into bigger, more appealing films; gone are the days where Tyler Perry films carry the company into the black year after year. And if the company can stack financial successes, there's no reason why they can't become the next major player in Hollywood.
Many of the other big six are caught in a limbo of sorts, making this the perfect time for Lionsgate to pounce. Disney's looking at a $200-million-dollar loss on their mega-budget flop "John Carter," while Warner Bros.' major franchises are ending; "Harry Potter" is no more, and "The Dark Knight Rises" will be Christopher Nolan's final Batman film. While the company has "The Hobbit" to look forward to, recent attempts at creating new franchises like the $200 million "Green Lantern" have floundered.
Universal may be in trouble if new franchise hopefuls "Battleship" and "Snow White and the Huntsman" underperform, while Sony's quasi-reboots of the formerly popular "Men In Black" and "Spiderman" series are not sure bets. Fox is banking on two new films, "Prometheus" and "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter," and may be in trouble if one or both underperform; other than their Dreamworks animated pictures, Paramount has no sure hits on the way either. In this unsure film marketplace, Lionsgate's bold purchase may change the world of the multiplex as we know it.
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Last week, the Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport celebrated in high style as JetBlue landed its first planes at the airport, making the area the latest addition to the airline's routes. There will now be daily flights coming into and out of Hilton Head Island from New York's JFK and Boston Logan airports, connecting from many other cities across the country.
The addition of the airline is good news for the Lowcountry, as it adds more options for vacationers coming to the island. Already, JetBlue plans to increase the capacity of the airplanes flying into the area by 50% due to high demand, and other airlines have also lowered costs and added flights and additional seats.
On February 13, the first flights flew into the Savannah-Hilton Head International airport and the area hosted a grand celebration. Local officials and guests enjoyed blue cocktails, visits with "Forrest Gump," comments from company executives and more. Major media, including representatives from Travel + Leisure, Southern Living, New York Magazine and others flew in for the event. Take a look at our board on Pinterest chronicling the entire event.
The Savannah/Hilton Head area has invested in a marketing effort to lure Northeasterners ready for a warm weather getaway to the Lowcountry area, which includes advertising in major outlets, as well as billboards atop taxis in New York City noting "Hilton Head is in full 'swing'."
Palmetto Dunes has created a package for those looking for a great airfare rate to play world-class golf in the Lowcountry. The Blue and Greens package includes a $200 JetBlue gift card per person good toward airfare, as well as 4 days/3 nights in a resort view villa, 2 rounds of golf per person at our beautiful championship Hilton Head golf courses, 3-day Hilton Head bike rentals from Hilton Head Outfitters and 2 hours of complementary tennis court time daily at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center.
We're so excited to have JetBlue in town and hope you are, too! Be sure to check their rates before planning your next Hilton Head vacation to Palmetto Dunes.
Give us a call at 866-744-7558 to book the Blue and Greens package or for any other resort or Hilton Head vacation questions. Fly safe!
Come December, January and February we see a lot of our friends from up north visit the island for a week, for a month or even for several months. We welcome them with open arms to give them the opportunity to soak up the warmth of a southern winter and enjoy the many fun and varied activities we have at the resort.
Here are the top 6 things we think Canadians and Northerners love most about Palmetto Dunes:
1) The Obvious: It's Warmer - Here on Hilton Head Island, the average winter high temperatures stay in the 60's, giving Canadians a break from the freezing temperatures and a chance to get outdoors and work off some of that northern chill on the golf course or biking. See average highs by month at Palmetto Dunes.
2) It's Active – There's no sitting around lounging in your Hilton Head vacation home here at Palmetto Dunes… unless that's all you want to do. We give you plenty of options to keep you busy from two hours of free tennis court time with each night's stay to three championship Hilton Head golf courses to choose from to Hilton Head bike rentals, kayaking and fishing. There's no reason to ever use the word "bored" at Palmetto Dunes!
3) It's Green – It's so nice to see green when you've been staring at snow white for several weeks. Our golf courses offer rolling greens, and you can enjoy an exceptional pace of play during the off season to boot. Enjoy the palmetto trees (the Sabal palmetto is the South Carolina state tree) standing stately in the sun and on warmer days, see a variety of wildlife coming out to catch some rays.
4) It's Fun – Canadians -- and all guests – will no doubt find themselves grinning as they stroll the beach, beat par and reel in a big red here at the resort. We offer so much to do and it's all smile-inducing!
5) It's on the Ocean – Who doesn't love to listen to the waves crash, feel their toes in the sand and take a calming beach walk? There's just something about coming to the ocean that melts all the stress (and snow!) away – anytime of year.
6) It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – In addition to all the great things we mentioned above, it really is the most wonderful time of year and what better way to spend the holidays than at Palmetto Dunes! We offer a variety of packages to cater to anyone visiting with us, including our Monthly Stay and Sports Membership, Winter Escape Special, monthly golf and tennis memberships, bike rentals and more.
Are you ready to escape the snow and frigid cold? Come visit us this winter and get out of the big chill! Our temperatures, friendly faces and unlimited activities will warm you up in no time. Give us a call at 866-744-7558 to book your Hilton Head vacation today.
Many school systems around the country have switched to year round school, which often results in a longer fall break for kids, sometimes up to two weeks. But whether you have two weeks, one week or just a long weekend for fall break, spending it in Hilton Head is a good choice!
The weather is ideal with high temperatures in the 70s and low 80s, and sports fans will love our choice of outdoor activities. Plus, if a certain someone in your family just can't miss their favorite team's football game, we've got plenty of places for that, too!
The Sun 'N Fun Island Escape and the Ultimate Family Package are perfect for families looking for an adventurous beach getaway. The packages start with a minimum three nights of accommodations and include bike rentals, kayak rentals, spa services, golf and more starting at $59 per person per night.
Adventure-seekers will love our Outdoor Adventure Package that lets you kayak, bike, play tennis and enjoy a dolphin cruise. It includes three nights of accommodations, a two-hour kayak rental through our 11-mile inland lagoon system, three days of bike rentals to explore Hilton Head's 50 miles of paved bike trails, a cruise from Shelter Cove Marina to see Hilton Head's friendliest mammal, the dolphin, and two hours of tennis court time daily.
Fishing in the resort's 11-mile lagoon heats up in autumn when the red fish start to spawn. The resort has stocked the lagoon with more than 6000 red fish, and there's even a 60-plus pound red fish that has been nicknamed "Elvis". See if you can catch him! Fishing is catch-and-release, and fishing charters are available through Hilton Head Outfitters.
Golfers can hit the greens on one of three award-winning Hilton Head golf courses at the resort, all recently aerified and looking great. We also offer fall golf packages that combine private instruction, tee times and accommodations, such as the Golf Stay & Play Package. The Group Golf Getaway is ideal for friends and family of 12 or more and includes three nights of accommodations, three rounds of golf, as well as discounts on all resort activities and pro shop purchases.
The fall schedule is filled with plenty of tennis action at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center, named the Top Tennis Resort in the Carolinas by Tennis Magazine. The Banana Open Challenge October 4-6, the USTA On-Campus Fall Invitational October 11-13, the USTA South Carolina Combo Adult and 55 & Over Championship October 17-21, and the Annual Wild Wing Café Nutty Buddy Tennis Classic November 1-3 offer plenty of chances to be a spectator or to play in these tennis tournaments.
And where can your family member go to catch some football action? Hilton Head Island has plenty of sports bars, and right here within the resort, Big Jim's BBQ, Burgers and Pizza restaurant located on the Jones golf course offers plenty of big screen TVs, so they won't have to miss a single pass.
We hope to see you in Hilton Head this fall! Give us a call at 866-744-7558 to plan your fall vacation to Hilton Head Island today.
With the holidays complete and much of the country engulfed in winter weather galore, many people are starting to plan their spring or summer South Carolina beach vacation. This is a good thing :)! When you book early, you get the worm!
We've got 5 reasons why you should book your beach vacation early to make sure you get the most out of your Hilton Head trip:
1) Savings! The first ( and best!) reason to book early is because you will save money. Who could argue with that?! Right now, Palmetto Dunes is offering 20% off Hilton Head vacation homes or villas plus FREE bikes for stays through 3/15/13. If you're coming in summer, get 10% off all Hilton Head vacation rentals for stays 3/15-9/1/13, as well as free tennis! When you book your Hilton Head golf tee time in advance, you can save up to HALF off our regular resort rate. Those savings won't last forever!
2) Take your pick – When you plan ahead of time, you get YOUR pick of Hilton Head vacation homes and Hilton Head golf tee times, as well as for activities such as dolphin cruises, charters, golf and tennis lessons and more.
3) Confirm your reservations – During our peak periods like spring break and the summer months, we often sell out of Hilton Head bike rentals and our most popular tee times and cruise times. By booking now, you can ensure you've got all the activities confirmed that your family would like to do ideally at the times you want to do them.
4) Time to plan – Want to take a day trip to Daufuskie Island or down to Savannah, planning to meet your friends from across the country for dinner, not sure whether to drive or fly? Planning now lets you take your time working out all the fine details, lets you research the most cost-saving options and ensures you've thoroughly looked into all the options and picked the right ones for your group.
5) Time to dream! – Of course, a big benefit of booking early is plenty of time to dream about your Hilton Head vacation. Snow piling outside the window? No worries! You'll be in Hilton Head this spring or summer and it will all melt away. If winter's really got you down, take a look at our webcams to give you a little pep in your step. Your vacation will be here before you know it!
Can we help you plan your spring or summer Hilton Head vacation? Call us today at 866-744-7558 and we'll make sure you start the planning process early, get the best Hilton Head vacation villa for your needs, reserve plenty of bikes and get in all the activities your family wants to do at the time you want to do them. See you soon!
So, you decided over the holidays to get your extended family together again in 2013 for a warm weather vacation? Why not come to Hilton Head and Palmetto Dunes and keep everyone busy with our multitude of activities from golf and tennis to biking and kayaking?! Not to mention three miles of peaceful, private beachfront! We've got the perfect spot for you to stay with us: 193 Mooring Buoy.
Go ahead, close your eyes, now picture a gorgeous southern home with a grand staircase leading up to the door, a bright blue pool in back overlooking our 11-mile inland lagoon, a lovely deck with pool view, a cook's kitchen and five beautifully decorated bedrooms. Can you see it?! Enjoy all of that plus the perks of staying with us on your next Hilton Head vacation! Plus, for a limited time you can rent this home at a discounted rate for spring or summer season! This lovely home gives you plenty of space to spread out and enjoy your family without being on top of one another. The living room, dining room and kitchen all offer views of the pool and lagoon, so it's unlikely you'll be inside very much with the outdoors beckoning.
If someone in your family loves to cook, they'll enjoy the expansive kitchen with custom cabinets, granite counters and stainless appliances. The dining room seats six with room for four more in the breakfast nook.
There are two master suites, perfect for the parents and grandparents, or two sets of parents traveling together. Both offer king beds, sitting areas and flat screen TVs. One even offers a shower with six showerheads for scrubbing the sand off all the kids at once!
There are three other bedrooms, two of which have twin beds and one with a queen bed. Another bonus den has a queen sleeper sofa and private bath.
Sound good? You also get two hours of FREE tennis daily when you book this Hilton Head vacation home and the best rates on all Palmetto Dunes activities like Hilton Head bike rentals, golf and kayaking in the lagoon right behind your home!
Book 193 Mooring Buoy today by calling 866-744-7558 , get your family vacation planned in advance and save some $$!
Here in Hilton Head where most days the skies are blue and the weather is mild, there is plenty to do to keep active during the winter months. Here are our top 10 winter activities on Hilton Head Island:
1) Polish your golf game – Our Hilton Head golf academy offers a variety of classes for golfers all winter long. Learn to play more carefree like Bubba Watson, improve your mental golf game or enjoy daily 50-minute clinics on different skills. See our winter golf academy schedule. Or just head out for a round with some pals. Winter is a great time to play golf in Hilton Head, as the crowds of summer are long gone, making for better pace of play, and temperatures are mild.
2) Ride a bike! – With some 50 miles of paved bike paths on Hilton Head Island, there's no excuse not to get out and enjoy the beauty of our island. Hilton Head Outfitters offers Hilton Head bike rentals for every member of your family, including cruisers, kiddie carts, tag-a-longs and child seats.
3) Get in a cardio workout by playing tennis – Tennis gets the blood pumping for sure and the milder weather makes for more comfortable outdoor play. Try a Hilton Head tennis lesson from our Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center or take it up a notch with our Cardio Tennis class offered during the winter months on holidays.
4) Shop! – There are plenty of unique boutiques and stores on Hilton Head to make sure you head home with a one-of-a-kind souvenir of your Hilton Head vacation. Try Shelter Cove Harbour waterfront shops or shop our Hilton Head golf pro shops and tennis pro shop for some great finds.
5) Kayak or canoe the lagoon – Plan to rent a kayak or canoe from Hilton Head Outfitters and head out mid afternoon, when the weather should be at its warmest. Enjoy a peaceful tour of our 11-mile inland lagoon system, take in the wildlife and see Palmetto Dunes in an entirely new way.
6) Take a walk on the beach and look for shells – With fewer people visiting Hilton Head in the winter, you'll enjoy a quiet stroll and have a better chance of finding some great shells. Keep your eye out for dolphins in the surf and see what kind of treasures have washed ashore. Here are more tips on beachcombing in Hilton Head.
7) Catch a redfish! – Fall and winter are some of the best times to catch a "big red" and our team of fishermen can help you do it. Whether you take an offshore or inshore Hilton Head fishing charter, learn to fish from the pros and see if you can earn bragging rights to a trophy red.
8) Eat oysters – Here in the south, we say that months ending in "r" are the best ones to eat oysters, so before December winds down, take this last opportunity! There's a fine art to eating an oyster (or you can just slurp it down, of course J) whether you enjoy it with a touch of lemon, hot sauce or just plain!
9) Go birdwatching – The birds are out in winter, and in fact, during Hilton Head's last Christmas bird count they totaled up more species than ever before! Grab some binoculars and head out on a kayak in the lagoon or a Hilton Head boat tour to Daufuskie Island or Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge for some great birdwatching. More Hilton Head birdwatching tips in the Hilton Head Outfitters blog.
10) Do nothing! After you've done our top 9, why not relax, unwind and do nothing :)? Kick back in your Hilton Head vacation rental from Palmetto Dunes and enjoy an ocean or palm tree view. Grab a good book, a cup of coffee and rest. Ahhh….
Palmetto Dunes offers plenty of packages to help you work in all of these things from our Monthly Stay & Sports Membership to our Spa Packages to Hilton Head tennis packages and Hilton Head golf packages. If we can answer any questions or book you a stay or tee time, please give us a call at 866-744-7558.
Coming to visit us in Hilton Head for your summer vacation or a weekend getaway? Make sure you have your camera packed not only to snap pictures for future memories, but to snag yourself a Palmetto Dunes gift card.
Every week through the rest of the summer we're going to reward our loyal guests with Palmetto Dunes gift cards when you share your vacation picture with us on our various social outlets, like Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
Here's all you have to do:
Where to take your pic? Here's a few of our favorite ideas to get you inspired:
Now, how can you use your gift card? Lots of ways! The gift card is accepted at any Palmetto Dunes-owned point of purchase locations. Note, it is not redeemable at the General Store. Here's just a few of the ways you can splurge:
How would you use your gift certificate? Let us know and start thinking now of the perfect Palmetto Dunes shot!
Most people will start 2012 with a list of resolutions like:
We'd like to offer you a resolution list that's not only more fun to achieve but also gives you tasks you can complete with your friends or family.
We hope these resolutions spice up your usual list and that on the very top of your 2012 list it says: Plan a Palmetto Dunes vacation! Happy New Year and we hope to see you all in 2012!
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It's a derogatory word for "driver" that's sometimes used by motorcyclists and bicyclists—it refers to the steel cage of the automobile that surrounds and protects motorists from the consequences of their own errors. If you're surrounded by a protective steel cage, your safety is less dependent upon being a careful driver. And if you hit another motorist, he or she has a steel cage, too. The drivers tell their insurance companies their version of what happened, and the insurance companies sort out the rest, deciding between themselves who owes what for the fender bender.
But when the collision is between a driver and a cyclist, things are different. The cyclist isn't shielded by a steel cage—and the cyclist is also not protected by the law. In contrast, the law does protect the driver, and more importantly, the driver's insurance company, from the consequences of careless driving.
Under American law, if you are hit by a car while riding your bike, you have to prove that the driver was negligent, and that you were injured as a result. If you and the driver both say that the driver negligently injured you, that pretty much settles who's at fault. But if the driver tells his insurance company that you were at fault, or if you were injured and can't remember what happened, it's going to be an uphill battle for you. If the insurance company thinks there's any chance they can beat you, they will deny your claim and fight you every step of the way.
The truth about what really happened on the road does not matter. You have the burden of proof, and all the insurance company has to do to win is create enough doubt about your case. It's your word against the driver's word; your expert's opinion against their expert's opinion. Throw in some social prejudice against cyclists—as well as against "frivolous" lawsuits—and you may get a jury that sees things the driver's way. The insurance company has a lot of money to fight you, and they will not hesitate to spend whatever it takes in time and money to beat you.
The Dutch have a different approach. Instead of shielding drivers and their insurance companies from the consequences of careless driving, Dutch law shields cyclists. If a cyclist is involved in a collision with a driver, the cyclist does not have to prove that the driver was negligent. Dutch law begins with the assumption that the driver is at fault. If the cyclist was the person at fault, the Dutch driver must prove that with evidence. Under Dutch law, the burden of proof has been shifted from the injured cyclist to the driver—which is exactly as it should be.
Why? The driver is physically protected by a steel cage, and the cyclist is not. Also, when the driver is legally shielded from the consequences of careless driving, there is little incentive to be careful while operating a motor vehicle. The result: 630 cyclists were killed on American roads in 2009 alone, and more than 50,000 were injured. As the Dutch have discovered, when the law requires the driver to prove that the cyclist was at fault, drivers become more careful. A lot more careful. And that is a law we can all live with.
Research and assistance by Rick Bernardi, J.D.
Always glad to read a column from Bob & Rick. They're well researched and informative, and could help you in the event of an accident, injury or even illegal stop by the police (happened to me, and I thankfully had read the article, "When the Cop Says Stop" and kept my mouth shut, rode home, and won in court, rather than getting tasered, jailed or shot!
It's good of you to link to my article about the safety of Dutch roads, but it's a shame you missed another about the confusion which many people outside the Netherlands have about the \strict liability\ law.
The law is concerned only with insurance and working out who pays for what and then it draws a line at 14 years of age. Most Dutch people are unaware that the law here is any different to elsewhere. This is not what makes cyclists in the Netherlands safe. What makes them safe is the principles of \sustainable safety\ which make roads safe by design and self-explanatory.
Please read an article explaining all about both strict liability and sustainable safety.
Bob, I am a long-time cyclist, and I live in an area where many bicyclists are killed every year, but I am not blind to the truth. Sadly, what I see every day is that most people riding bicycles are not "cyclists' but merely pedestrians who happen to be on bicycles. I see so many careless and ignorant people riding bikes who put themselves in needless danger and who expose motorists to needless liability. Most people riding bikes at peak traffic hours don't have a clue about the correct procedure to ride safely and legally. Riding a bike in traffic is a really dangerous proposition precisely because we don't have a steel cage around us. As cyclists, we are in real, constant danger, so we must be aware, hyper aware, of the conditions around us at all times. Personally, I hate riding in traffic because I feel the danger, and I can control only a small part of it. Sadly, most of the people around here on two wheels don't have a clue about safe riding: Those people make motorists angry, and an angry driver no es bueno.
Unfortunately, my link is broken in the post above. Please click here for the article about strict liability and sustainable safety.
My link mangled twice ? This software really doesn't work well. I'll try it inline:
Thanks for the (attempted) links to your article. We've actually seen your article on the Dutch law (after this article was written). It's the only English-language article I've seen on the Dutch law, and is very helpful in setting the record straight on how the Dutch law works, and as you point out, the approach the Dutch took to making their roads safer.
I'll attempt a link here, hope it works, and thanks again David:
I don't know why, but here on the North Side of Chicago, where I live and ride, I find drivers to be almost unanimously courteous, aware and safety conscious toward cyclists. Rarely do I get less than 6 feet of clearance. I get waves, and at stoplights, I get comments on my bike, or biking , or the weather, etc. i can only recall one time I was taunted. A passenger in a passing car slapped my on the shoulder. That was NOT COOL!
We have hundreds of miles of bike lanes, and quiet thru streets in my neighborhood. So come on out to Chicago, and bring you bike!
Just don't think the same attitude holds true on the South side. The mentality there is "get outta my way, a-hole!" Stay on the paths when riding there.
I think it's also important to understand the Dutch law in the context of insurance regulations, health care, and tort liability in The Netherlands. Here's my take on it from awhile back:


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While only time will tell whether Japan's incoming Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wins the war he has declared against deflation, one thing is clear, say analysts, the central bank will be pushed to be far more aggressive than it has ever been.
"They (Abe and his Liberal Democratic Party) have all the power that they want," Nicholas Smith, director and strategist with CLSA in Tokyo said after the opposition LDP's landslide victory over the weekend.
"He's talking aggressive monetary policy, fiscal policy and a weakening of the yen. The important thing is not whether they will execute and whether they will be able to execute, but just how far they will go with this. I think we should be frightened about how much they do, rather than how little," Smith added.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has so far eased policy four times this year by expanding its asset buying program, which currently stands at 91 trillion yen ($1.1 trillion), but these measures have been ineffective in boosting the economy struggling with recession, reversing deflation and weakening the yen.
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In his election campaign Abe, who will be serving as prime minister for the second time after leaving office 5 years ago, pledged to pressure the BOJ to ease more aggressively in a bid to inject new life into the world's third-largest economy. Abe is aiming for a higher inflation target of 2 percent instead of the current 1 percent goal set by the BOJ.
In the month before the December 16 elections Abe's comments have lifted investor sentiment, with the Nikkei up more than 12 percent. Talk of aggressive easing also saw the safe-haven yen shed 5 percent against the U.S. dollar.
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On Monday, a day after the LDP surged to power winning a majority in Japan's lower house of parliament, Japanese shares hit an eight and a half month high, while the yen touched a 20-month low.
The BOJ is meeting next on Thursday and may expand its asset-purchase program by another 5 to 10 trillion yen, Reuters reported. The last time they eased was in October, and then too they had expanded their bond buying by about 10 trillion yen.
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"I think the days of the BOJ being able to maintain its current cautious stance towards monetary easing is certainly numbered," Attrill said. "The new government has the right to appoint the new governor and the two new deputy governors whose terms expire next March and April, respectively. And we have two BOJ board members who have been appointed because of their explicit support for much more aggressive policy earlier this year."
Jesper Koll, managing director and head of Japanese equities at JPMorgan Securities Japan, agreed that Abe will have a lot to prove this time around as prime minister. He is expected to be voted in by parliament on December 26.
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Since 'fan' is short for 'fanatic', why wouldn't you expect fans to act 'fanatical'???
Perhaps James Franklin should smile more when he's joking. Maybe he should pause after delivering a punchline and allow time for laughter. If he had done so earlier this week, maybe everyone who saw the video of him referring to Alabama's Nick Saban as "Nicky Satan" would have ha-ha'd and realized it was just a big ol' joke.
Now, we didn't think he was firing a particularly vicious shot at Bama's coach, we just couldn't figure out — still can't — his purpose for saying he would outwork "Nicky Satan" while speaking at a Georgia high school's banquet. Why not just say he would outwork Nick Saban?
Whatever the reason, the comment made news on sports sites across the country. And Franklin said yesterday that he dialed up Saban once the video clip of his comment started to spread. He must've been worried that Bama's coach wouldn't get his grand jest either:
"Obviously, tremendous respect for Coach Saban. I just got off the phone with him. Tremendous respect for them. I've got tremendous respect for what they've done. Everybody is chasing them. The guy has won three or four national championships.
I was really talking about the work ethic that he has a reputation for, and that we're going to outwork them. I made a joke. And in today's society with all the media and social media and people with tape recorders and things like that, that doesn't come off that way. I know people have tremendous pride in Alabama and their fans are fanatical, so I understand. But it was a joke, and I didn't mean to offend anybody."
OK. So Franklin pretty clearly has "tremendous respect" for Saban and Alabama's program. But to blame the media for this? Hold on a second.
Franklin wasn't captured surreptitiously by a cell phone camera or a Nixonian tape recorder hidden in the rostrum before him. There was at least one television camera with at least one WMAZ-TV employee in the room shooting video of him. If he didn't think his comments could/would be broadcast then he's still got one or two PR lessons to learn. Like: TV cameras usually suggest that something will be televised.
As for Alabama's fanatical followers, what does that have to do with Franklin's joke? Media outlets from well outside the Yellowhammer State ran with the story because it's not often one coach calls another coach "Satan." In fact, if Saban had called Franklin by a name it would have gotten just as much if not more press. So this really had nothing to do with Tide fans (though they are fanatical).
No, this comes down to a silly joke. A joke that drew no laughs judging from the sound on the video. And it was Franklin's silly decision to make the silly joke.
Whether it's calling another coach "Satan" or suggesting he chooses his assistant coaches based on their wives' looks — another knee-slapper — Vandy's coach needs to figure out what will and what won't start folks talking. Better yet, maybe he should just stick to football and leave the smarm to pros like Steve Spurrier. Only good things have been said about his football program since he's been in Nashville. The same can't be said for his jokes.


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text: Curt Arens Archives Email Author Summer on the Farm: Urbanites Can't Appreciate the Finer Things. Husker Home Place Retreiving softballs in the soybean field and fishing in the old creek are charming rural experiences city folks will never understand. Published on: June 26, 2012 Tweet Post to Your Wall. Email Blog RSS Permalink Print File this under "random thoughts remotely connected to other random thoughts I had two weeks ago" OR "things I wish other people understood about farm life." The other night as I was sitting in the bleachers in Wynot, watching both of my daughters' Crofton teams play the Wynot girls, I couldn't help but think about how fortunate we are to live where we do. A few farm residents complain that it takes too long to get to the nearest discount place or fast food restaurant from here, but for us, traffic isn't much of an issue unless it means stopping to help a farmer chase his cows down the road to pasture. Few urbanites could appreciate our rural summer adventures, because they can't read about them in travel brochures or weekend entertainment guides. STROLL DOWN THE DRIVEWAY: Our oldest daughter, Lauren, and our youngest son, Ben, enjoy a summer walk (and ride for Ben) down our driveway. On the farm, things don't have be planned out, and they don't have to be perfect. Some of the most enjoyable leisure time is spent doing things that might seem mundane or even weird to the outsider. Wynot's ball field is on the north edge of town and is surrounded by corn and soybean fields. If there is a pop foul ball, it might land in the soybeans. One fly ball landed in the beans, so it was great that the softball was bright yellow, so the players could find it back. You don't get a timeout to find the ball back on those manicured urban ball fields. The softball games were cordial, where after the games, the players and coaches all shook hands and patted each other on the back, because half of the players and their parents on both teams were either cousins or friends. Sure, things get competitive on the field, but when the games are finished, there is no shouting or hard feelings, just a good sense of sportsmanship. Around Crofton, golfing has only become popular over the past 20 years or so. A bunch of farmers who liked to golf together brought the idea to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who owned land along the Missouri River. They leased some Corps land near Gavins Point Dam and Lewis and Clark Lake along the Nebraska/South Dakota border north of town, formed a golf association, and brought their tractors and discs out to prepare a seedbed for fairways and greens. That's how our Lakeview Golf Course, which has evolved into one of the most scenic and challenging courses in the state, came to pass. Last summer, when my children fished from our little creek, it wasn't something you'll ever see on the Pro Bass Tour. We strung our nightcrawlers on hooks and dropped our lines in a pond where the creek was backed up. Tiny fish, maybe four or five inches long, bit our worms and kept us busy for two hours. Every fish was thrown back for another day. Don't worry. No fish were harmed. But, no trophy fish and no trophies were awarded, and we all had a great time anyway. I suppose I'm still working through a theme that I started in my blog about "fly over states" two weeks ago. Even in drought, farm life is wonderful, and it is something that we all need to appreciate. It doesn't really matter if outsiders see the charm and goodness of our lives on farms and ranches. It can be our little secret. It is their loss.


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Chelsea's quarter-final match versus Arsenal in the inaugural Under-21 Premier League Cup will be played on Monday 27 January.
The tie has been reversed from the original draw so will now be a Chelsea home game.
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Probability describes an attitude of mind towards some proposition of whose truth we are not certain. The proposition of interest is usually of the form "Will a specific event occur?" The attitude of mind is of the form "How certain are we that the event will occur?" The certainty we adopt can be described in terms of a numerical measure and this number, between 0 and 1, we call probability. The higher the probability of an event, the more certain we are that the event will occur. Thus, probability in an applied sense is a measure of the likeliness that a (random) event will occur.
The concept has been given an axiomatic mathematical derivation in probability theory, which is used widely in such areas of study as mathematics, statistics, finance, gambling, science, artificial intelligence/machine learning and philosophy to, for example, draw inferences about the likeliness of events. Probability is used to describe the underlying mechanics and regularities of complex systems.
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- Probability is the very guide of life.
- Cicero, De Natura, 5, 12; reported in Hoyt's New Cyclopedia Of Practical Quotations (1922), p. 634. Quoted by Bishop Butler. Also used by Richard Hooker, Ecclesiastical Polity, Book I, Chapter VIII., and, Book II, Chapter VII. Found in John Locke, Essays, Book IV, Chapter XV. Also in Hobbes' Leviathan.
- It's probably better to have him inside the tent pissing out, than outside the tent pissing in.
- US President Lyndon Johnson, regarding FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, as quoted in The New York Times (31 October 1971)
- No human being can give an eternal resolution to another or take it from him; If someone objects that then one might just as well be silent if there is no probability of winning others, he thereby has merely shown that although his life very likely thrived and prospered in probability and everyone of his undertakings in the service of probability went forward, he has never really ventured and consequently has never had or given himself the opportunity to consider that probability is an illusion, but to venture the truth is what gives human life and the human situation pith and meaning, to venture is the fountainhead of inspiration, whereas probability is the sworn enemy of enthusiasm, the mirage whereby the sensate person drags out time and keeps the eternal away, whereby he cheats God, himself, and his generation: cheats God of the honor, himself of liberating annihilation, and his generation of the equality of conditions.
- Søren Kierkegaard, Four Upbuilding Discourses (31 August 1844) in Eighteen Upbuilding Discourses p. 382.
- The epistemological value of probability theory is based on the fact that chance phenomena, considered collectively and on a grand scale, create non-random regularity.
- Andrey Kolmogorov, in Limit Distributions for Sums of Independent Random Variables (1954), as translated by K. L. Chung
- As is known, the question of the objectivity or the subjectivity of probability has divided the world of science into two camps. Some maintain that there exist two types of probability, as above, others, that only the subjective exists, because regardless of what is supposed to take place, we cannot have full knowledge of it. Therefore, some lay the uncertainty of future events at the door of our knowledge of them, whereas others place it within the realm of the events themselves.
- Stanisław Lem, "De Impossibilitate Vitae and De Impossibilitate Vitae Prognoscendi", in A Perfect Vacuum (1971), tr. Michael Kandel (1978).


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Email reservations are required; no phone calls. Email reservations are required and subject to availability. Cooking classes are available on Sundays only from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 3-7 p.m. Juice classes are available on Saturdays from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. A 72-hour cancellation policy applies. Limit 1 voucher purchase per person; 2 additional vouchers may be purchased as gifts.See all terms
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He was very personable and made the cooking class a lot of fun!
I would recommend this class to anybody who likes to cook Italian food.
|Apr 10, 2014 Bruce Florida, United States
Informative. Chef Baba was very enthusiastic and a fine teacher.
I went for a cooking class so the questions below don't apply.
|Apr 09, 2014 William Florida, United States
The information the chef shared about his philosophy of cooking.
|Apr 05, 2014 Barbara Michigan, United States
The cooking class is now held at Juiceateria in Boca. It was a wonderful afternoon. Cooked, ate, drank. Hands on experience. Questions answered, techniques explained. I highly recommend it for an enjoyable experience.
|Apr 01, 2014 Norma Florida, United States
chef andy was very enjoyable and friendly. It was hands on experience,and the class was small,about 15 people,and very informative
we are sorry that we will not be in Florida for his next class,but we will return for one next year
|Mar 13, 2014 john Illinois, United States
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Awful – We had Sunday lunch at Sage today. The drink order was taken (by the bus person) quickly and arrived before the waitress came to greet us and take our lunch order. Our sandwiches were understuffed, undertasty, and overpriced. My S.O.'s tongue and turkey was disappointing. My pastrami, on the other hand, was cold, old, and shouldn't have been sold. The meat was lean, but brown. Pastrami should be hot and pink, I think. All in all, a $40. lunch that wasn't worth a dime.
great corned beef sandwhiches – My father has been going here for years but I never got around to it. Today I went for lunch and it was great. I had a huge corned beef sandwich and it was enough to feed another person. The soup was great and the deserts looked really good. The food came out fast. I really enjoyed my lunch there. They have everything a deli should have and more.
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I live in a village outside Halifax which is a couple of miles away from beautiful countryside, where I love walking. Whenever I get the chance, I go on this walk I've always loved which is about 5 miles long, and I always follow the same route and complete the walk in the same amount of time. I've lost count of the times I've walked that way, I've been doing it for about a year now, so I know it like the back of my hand. But today for some reason I got the huge urge to walk it backwards (not literally walk backwards, but start the walk where I would normally finish, and so on)
So I walked down this massive hill which I'd normally walk UP, and almost as soon as I'd started to descend, I noticed this little footpath. I thought well I'm walking completely differently to how I normally do, so I might as well go even further afield. Go mad Kate. So I walked off the road and up this little path which headed back upwards, and for about half a mile it was a noticeable path where people had walked their dogs, but the further I went the harder it was to distinguish, and after an hour I was picking my way through heather and ditches going further and further upwards. It dropped into this little wood and was strangely dark, considering the weather today. I had no idea where I was at this point, I was walking through these trees getting savaged by nettles and tripping over brambles. It was eerily quiet and I started to feel a bit uneasy when I looked back and couldn't see which way I'd come from. I became aware of how loud and clumsy I was being, and started to feel quite defenceless, and then scared. I was really lost, and I didn't have my phone because I never take it out with me, so I couldn't ring mum and cry or anything. I was pushing through brambles and these tangled bushes and I all of a sudden I felt really claustrophobic and panicky. I started running out of sheer desperation and a need to escape. I'M LOST!
But then I kind of half fell through some bushes into this little clearing, and it was the most beautiful place I've ever been. It was completely like something from a film or a book, I didn't realise places like it actually existed. The trees had cleared and there was this space which seemed so out-of-place, the ground was thick with this really springy moss, I felt like I was space-walking, it was so airy and soft. It covered the whole floor so it was all foamy and light green, and then sloped upwards a bit where a small tree was bent over, so it was all shady and cool, so I sat there. I kind of sank into the moss, as if it were like a cushion, and the movement sent a dozen little white butterflies into the air. It was weird, they were all kind of just meandering around on the moss and then they flew off into the air. There were small colourful mushrooms shooting up in little patches here and there, and tiny flowers all over the ground, so it looked like a decorated carpet of some sort. It was really light and warm, and there was this little clear pond in the middle of it which sent dancing bits of light flying everywhere as it reflected the sun shining through the gap in the trees. It probably sounds like nothing to anyone reading this, I can't form the words to explain how special that places was. I just sat there for ages watching the space in front of me, there were loads of butterflies dancing around in the air, and this tiny bird kept coming to drink from the little pool. I just felt like if I sat there I would be safe forever. I don't think I've ever seen anything more beautiful and I can't even explain why. I think it was something to do with the fact that it was all mine for the hour in which I sat there in the moss under the tree. It was just me, and birdsong, the the air around me. It felt weirdly spiritual I suppose?
I found it really, really hard to leave. I kind of felt like that as soon as I moved, the place was pulling me back. I'd escaped to that place, but I remembered I still had no idea where I was. I stood up and disturbed the bird and the butterflies again and left. I picked my way downhill through more brambles and nettles and trees until I found a road about half an hour later. I just followed it until I recognized where I was and realised I was about an extra 2 miles from my original route. But hey, at least I didn't get lost in the woods and die. I don't think I'll ever go back to that place, because I literally have no idea where it was, I found it by chance. I wish I'd had my camera with me so I could show you how mystical and beautiful it was, but oh well.
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Hobart AC/DC Stickmate LX 235 Welder 500421$489.99
Choose between AC or DC output to expand your welding options. The LX 235 AC/160 DC has a maximum of 235 AC and 160 DC weld output. Smooth DC weld performance with easy arc starts is easily adjusted with the Accu-Set™ infinite amperage control. Weld time also increases up to 100% with decreased output, with the Accu-Set™ infinite amperage control.
- Accu-Set™ amperage indicator for accurately controlling amperage or heat output
- Infinite current control allows the operator to adjust output by as little as 1-amp increments
- Output selector switch to quickly select low or high range without adjusting the output leads
- High 100% duty cycle rating (100 amps AC / 65 amps DC)
- Fully varnished magnetic coils for enhanced coil reliability and life
- Forced-draft cooling fan runs continuously and helps to extend the life of the power source
- Replaceable weld cables
- Process: AC Stick / DC Stick
- Welding Amperage AC: 30 - 235 A AC
- Welding Amperage DC: 30 - 160 A DC
- Input voltage: 230 VAC
- Weld thickness: 1/2 in AC, 1/4 in DC
- Duty Cycle: 20% @ 225 A AC, 100% @ 100 A AC
- Cable length: 15 ft Electrode Cable with Holder 10 ft Work Cable with Clamp
- Amperage Adjustments: 1 A Increments
- Range Selection: High/Low AC DCEN/DCEP
- electrodes: 1/16 in - 5/32 in
- Warranty: 5/3/1 Industrial Use
Milwaukee Portable Deep Cut Variable Speed Band Saw 6232-6$299.99
The new Deep Cut Band Saws deliver 2X more durability, best-in-class power at 11 Amps, revolutionary cut visibility and the industry's largest cut capacity at 5" by 5". These Band Saws still deliver on the heritage of long-term reliability and performance that make Milwaukee Band Saws the standard in industrial metalworking, but now feature a new, exclusive Job Site Armor™ Technology and all metal direct drive system that provide game-changing durability. The Job Site Armor™ Technology is made of a proprietary composite material and has crush zone barriers that provide long lasting rugged protection. The all metal direct drive gearing system delivers maximum tool life, while requiring less servicing than a chain drive. In addition, a gear protecting clutch extends gear and motor life by absorbing high impact forces caused by blade lock-ups and a new debris protection system delivers longer pulley life by removing debris during use.
The new Band Saw's slimmer motor housing increases user line of site delivering superior cut accuracy and revolutionary cut visibility, while a new balanced body design allows tool to rest naturally and comfortably in the users hands. At 14.5 Lbs., this lighter weight design delivers more control over the tool and less fatigue at the conclusion of the work day. Another innovative feature is the tool-free locking adjustable shoe, which is a button actuated tool-free design that allows the user to quickly adjust from an extended shoe to no shoe in seconds.
- (1) Deep Cut Variable Speed Band Saw
- Carrying Case
- Powerful 11 Amp Motor w/ CPT™ : Provides maximum performance and durability
- Job Site Armor™ Technology: Proprietary composite material and crush zone barriers provide long lasting rugged protection
- All Metal Direct Drive: Delivers maximum tool life with all metal direct drive gearing system, while requiring less servicing than a chain drive
- Gear Protecting Clutch: Extends gear and motor life by absorbing high impact forces caused by blade lock-ups
- CPT™ Constant Power Technology: Maintains cut speed in the toughest applications for optimal performance
- Revolutionary Cut Visibility: Slimmer motor housing increases user line of site delivering superior cut accuracy
- Balanced Body Design: Allows tool to rest naturally and comfortably in users hands
- Lighter Weight, 14.5 Lbs.: Delivers more control over the tool and less fatigue at the conclusion of the work day
- LED Light: Illuminates work surface for increased accuracy and productivity
- Tool-Free Locking Adjustable Shoe: Button actuated tool-free design allows user to quickly adjust from an extended shoe to no shoe in seconds
- Industry's Largest Cut Capacity: Versatility to cut up to 5" by 5" material in one pass and adjustable shoe allows for less tool rotation when cutting material above 5"
- Debris Protection System: Delivers longer pulley life by removing debris during use
- Amps: 11
- Volts: 120 AC
- Capacity: 5" X 5"
- WeightL 14.5 lbs
- Job Site Armor Technology: Yes
- Direct Drive Gearing System: Yes
- Debris Protection System: Yes
- Variable Speed Dial and Trigger: Yes
- LED Light: Yes
- CPT: Yes
- Double Insulated: Yes
- Tool Length: 21"
- Net Tool Weight: 15.5 lbs
Milwaukee 1/2" Magnum Drill 0299-20$119.99
This powerful 8.0 amp 1/2 in. drill has the construction and performance to eliminate any other 1/2 in. drill in its category.
- 1/2" Magnum® Drill
- Side Handle
- Chuck Key with Holder
- Powerful 8.0 amp motor, 0 to 850 rpm, variable speed control
- Heavy-duty keyed chuck
- All metal gear case and diaphragm
- 8 ft. 3-wire rubber cord
- 360° locking side handle
- Ergonomic textured grip and two finger trigger for user comfort and balance
- Voltage: 120 AC
- Chuck Size: 1/2 in.
- Amps: 8.0
- No Load Speed: 0-850 RPM
- Chuck Type: Keyed
- Wood Capacity-Auger Bit: 1-1/2"
- Wood Capacity-Self-Feed Bit: 2-9/16"
- Metal Capacity-Hole Saw: 2"
- Chuck Size: 1/2"
- Spindle: 1/2 in.-20
- Gear Train: Double
- Cord Type: 8 ft. Fixed
- Construction Type: Grounded
- Trigger Lock: On
- Spindle Lock: No
- Soft Grip Handle: No
- Length: 12-13/64 in.
- Tool Weight: 5.4 lbs.
Hobart Wheel Kit Running Gear For Stickmate 043927$29.99
Mounts easily to unit and provides convenient portability. Includes two wheels, two feet, and a handle.Learn More
Hobart Stickmate 205 AC Welder 500502$274.99
Get the range and power to handle many Stick welding and hard surfacing jobs. The 205 AC has up to 205 amps output. With the Accu-Set infinite amperage control, weld time increases up to 100% with decreased output.
- Accu-Set™ amperage indicator for accurately controlling amperage or heat output
- Infinite current control allows the operator to adjust output by as little as 1-amp increments
- High 100% duty cycle rating (90 Amps AC)
- Fully varnished magnetic coils for enhanced coil reliability and life
- Max. 80 Open-circuit voltage assists with arc starting and arc stability
Comes With:
- 15 ft. (4.6 m) electrode cable with heavy-duty holder
- 10 ft. (3 m) work cable with clamp
- 5 ft. (1.5 m) primary cable with plug
- 1 Phase
- AC Stick
- Maintenance
- Construction
- Farm/Ranch
- Rental
- Home
- Rated Output at 25 VAC: 165 A at 20% Duty Cycle 50/60 Hz
- Max. Open-Circuit Voltage: 80 V
- Welding Amperage Range: 30 - 205 A
- Amps Input at Rated Output, 60 Hz: 230 V: 47.5
- Dimensions:
- H: 18 3/4 in (476 mm)
- W: 12 3/4 in (323 mm)
- D: 17 1/2 in (445 mm)
- Net Weight: 83 lb (38 kg)
Hobart 125 EZ Welder Handler 500521$339.99
The Handler 125 EZ has Hobart's unique Single-Knob Control making it the quickest and easiest wire welder to set up and use. Just plug it into 115 VAC, select the mild steel thickness with the Single Knob Control and you are ready to weld. The Handler 125 EZ comes ready to weld 18 gauge–3/16 in mild steel with .030 in (0.8 mm) self-shielding flux-cored wire so no shielding gas bottle is required. Also designed to use .035 in (0.9 mm) flux cored wire with a .035 in (0.9 mm) contact tip.
- Operator only needs to adjust a single knob for the thickness of mild steel to be welded and he's ready to weld. One knob adjusts both the volts and wire feed speed.
- Max output of 125 amps allows you to weld 18 gauge up to 3/16 inch steel with flux cored wire
- Built-in contactor eases use and is an excellent safety feature which makes wire electrically "cold" until trigger is pulled
- Durable feed head with quick-release drive roll tension lever provides positive feed with adjustable tension plus easy accessibility to thread new wire
- Short circuit protection protects unit against current overload
- Self-resetting thermal overload protects power transformer to ensure reliability
- Self-resetting motor protection protects wire feed system from overload, no fuses to change or circuit breaker buttons to reset
Comes with:
- Comfortable H-9A gun, 8 ft. (2.4 m)
- Spare .030 in (0.8 mm) contact tips
- 10 ft. (3 m) work cable with clamp
- Sample spool of .030 in. (0.8 mm) self-shielded flux cored welding wire
- Spool shaft to accommodate 4 in spools (Optional hub kit available for 8 in spools)
- Power cord with plug
- Weld set-up and parts information chart
- Owner's manual with parts lists, installation, operation, and maintenance guidelines
- Rated Output at 20% Duty Cycle: 85 A at 17.5 VDC, 60 A at 20 VDC (CSA Rating)
- Current Range: 30 - 125 A
- Max. Open-Circuit Voltage: 26 V
- Amps Input at Rated Load, 60 Hz:
- 115 V - 20 15 CSA Rating
- kVA: 2.9 2.2 CSA Rating
- kW: 2.5 1.77 CSA Rating
- Dimensions:
- H: 16 7/8 in (429 mm)
- W: 9 7/8 in (251 mm)
- D: 12 1/8 in (308 mm)
- Net Weight: 50 lb (22.7 kg)
Milwaukee 1/2" Pistol Grip Dual Torque Hammer Drill 5378-21$149.99
This popular 1/2 inch Hammer-Drill is now available in a kit with an impact resistant carrying case. This Hammer-Drill features a two mode selection switch for hammer-drilling in concrete or rotation only for drilling in wood. It also offers a synchronized gear shift for high speed or high torque. The compact ergonomic design has a soft grip handle and two finger trigger switch for greater operator comfort. This tool is ideal for setting concrete screw fasteners and drilling small holes for anchors. It can also be used in the drilling only mode for holes in wood, steel and plastic.
- Depth Gauge
- Side Handle
- Chuck Key
- 1/2 in. capacity; 7.5 amp motor
- Trigger speed control in two ranges: 0-1350 rpm, 0-22,000 bpm; 0-2500 rpm, 0-40,000 bpm; reversing
- Hammer with rotation or rotation only
- Self-stop brush system
- Voltage: 120 AC
- Amps: 7.5
- No Load RPM: 0-1,350/0-2,500
- No Load BPM: 0-20,000/0-40,000
- Wood Capacity-Hole Saw: 3-3/4"
- Metal Capacity-Twist Bit: 1/2"
- Concrete Capacity: 3/4"
- Selfeed Bit Capacity: 1-3/4 in.
- Chuck Type: Keyed
- Cord Type: 10 ft. Fixed
- Trigger Lock: Yes
- Length: 13 in.
- Tool Weight: 6.0 lbs.
- Shipping Weight: 11.9 lbs.
Milwaukee Li-ion Sub-compact Driver Drill 2401-22$119.99
The new Milwaukee M12™ Screwdriver has the power to drive the majority of common small fasteners, and the run-time of full day screw driving without recharging. The compact size allows the users to work in tight places for increased convenience.
Comes With Standard Equipment:
- 12V LITHIUM-ION Battery Pack(48-11-2401)
- 12V Charger (48-59-2401)
- Compact Driver Storage Bag (48-55-2401)
- #2 Phillips ¼" Hex Insert Bit (48-30-1520)
- Quick Bit-Loading 1/4 in. Hex Chuck for bit insertion and release with one hand
- Battery Fuel Gauge for displaying remaining run-time
- Metal Gear Housing for job site durability
- Built-in LED for illumination of dark work spots
- Variable Speed Trigger for output power control
- Over-mold Side and Grip for secure grip and work surface protection
Milwaukee M18 18 Volt 2.0 Amp Compact Red Lithium-Ion Battery 48-11-1820
Delivers up to 2X more runtime, 20% more power and 2X more recharges than standard lithium-ion batteries. The M18™ REDLITHIUM™ 2.0 Compact Battery Pack features superior pack construction, electronics and performance to deliver more work per charge and more work over pack life than any battery on the market. It offers 2.0 amp-hours of runtime. With Milwaukee durability built into each pack, this battery runs cooler and performs in climates below 0°F/-18°C. Its compact, lightweight design fits in tight work spaces and reduces user fatigue.
Managed by Milwaukee's exclusive REDLINK™ Intelligence, the battery features overload protection to prevent you from damaging your cordless power tools in heavy-duty situations, while the discharge protection prevents cell damage. The temperature management system and individual cell monitoring help maximize battery life. Switch to the REDLITHIUM 2.0 Compact Battery Pack to instantly upgrade the runtime and durability of your Milwaukee M18™ cordless tools.
- (1) M18™ Compact RED LITHIUM™ Battery
The 18V Compact LITHIUM-ION battery works on the following M18 tools:
- 2601 - M18 ½" Compact Drill/Driver
- 2650 - M-18 ¼" Hex Impact Driver
- 49-24-0171 - M18 Work Light
- 0880-20 - 18V Cordless Vacuum
- 2.0 Amp hour - 36 Watt hour battery
- LITHIUM-ION battery delivers long life and run time with fade-free power
- Battery fuel gauge - Displays remaining run-time
- Milwaukee REDLINK™ Intelligence
- Overload Protection - Prevents user from damaging their cordless power tool investment in abusive situations
- Temperature Management System - Keeps battery in ideal temperature range to provide maximum life
- Individual Cell Monitoring - Ensures optimal charge and discharge for maximum life
- Discharge Protection - Prevents cell damage from over-discharge
- Integrated weld frame
- Cell separator
- Impact and vibration protective rubber
- For use with Milwaukee M18™ cordless tools
- Voltage: 18v
- Battery Type: Lithium Ion
- Warranty: 2 Year
- Weight: 0.95 lbs
Milwaukee 12 Volt Li-ion Compact Battery 48-11-2401$44.99
M12 LITHIUM-ION cordless tool battery. LITHIUM-ION batteries deliver longer life and run-time with fade-free power. Ergonomic, compact, and lightweight design for operator comfort. For Use with Milwaukee M12 Tools and Accessories.Learn More


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Retro College Cuts loves college basketball! That is why they are awarding a FREE trip to Las Vegas for the first weekend of the 2012 NCAA Tournament.
Led by future #1 NBA pick John Wall, this year's freshman class will be one to remember. What makes it particularly interesting is that not all of the top performers are at power conference schools. The WCC, CUSA, A10, MWC, WAC, and others have top-level rookies that can play with the best in the country. Here's a list of the Top 25 freshman in the country so far, with a bias on actual performance as opposed to potential. While players like UNC's John Henson may one day tear up NBA harcourts, this list focuses on the guys who are getting it done right now.
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The Indian rupee has been the worst-performing Asian currency over the past month. This last Tuesday the USD:INR rate reached 58.985 — an all-time high! This latest upswing in the USD:INR rate begun last month near 54.00 and was fueled by a combination of domestic and international factors (see below). The all-time high rate prompted an unexpected appearance in the market by the Indian government. Their central bank , the Reserve Bank of India, intervened directly into the FX market by selling U.S. dollars. The intervention was successful, as it is now trading lower; however, seldom does one bout of intervention by a central bank turn the tide on a currency. I'll make a side bet that intervention will be needed again to prevent further rupee weakness.
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This children's apparel chain offers seasonal clothing and accessories for boys and girls ages newborn to 10. The wide selection includes outfits for school, special occasions or everyday play. Mix-and-match options and easy-care fabrics allow parents to get some bang for their buck. Toys and arts-and-crafts supplies are also available in some stores.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with top officials at Austin Energy, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett, and members of the Austin City Council today to learn about the city's strategies to reduce carbon emissions and promote the use of renewable energy.
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'From what I've heard this morning, the proud boast of 'clean energy capital of the nation' is one very legitimate one,' Pelosi said following her meeting at City Hall.
'This issue of energy security and climate change and is the flagship issues of the New Direction Congress,' she said, referring to the Democratic majority in the House. 'We see it as an economic issue, we see it as a national security issue, and we see it as a moral issue.'
Pelosi is optimistic an energy bill that contains tax credits for hybrid cars, renewable energy, and biofuels will eventually make it to the desk of President Bush for his consideration.
The measure has passed the House and a modified version has passed the Senate. 'The President has been open to discussing such legislation and signing such legislation,' she said.