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Captain's Report
Mission Statement
The mission of the 310 Bowrider couldn't be more clear. She's the second largest bowrider by Formula offered and will satiate the desires of those that have no intention of spending the night onboard, but do plan on spending the days on the water with a boatload of friends. She has the amenities, space and good looks to impress virtually all comers.
By having forward-facing seating for 8 adults, underway they can all enjoy the thrill of boating at high speed and see where they are going in comfort. When cruising more slowly, or when at rest, she can easily seat 14 people in comfort -- as many as most pontoon boats. With her wet bar and options of a refrigerator and grill she can also become a venue for daytime picnics and evening BBQs.
She is also watersports capable and able to get on plane relatively fast to pull skiers. Her 10,792 lbs. (4,895 kg) as tested will help create wake that wakeboarders will enjoy. She is about as big as is relatively easy to handle for these kind of activities.
Razzle-Dazzle 'em.
Her final -- and usually unmentioned – mission, as alluded to above, is the "wow 'em" with her sheer beauty, grace and eye-dazzling finish.
Distinguishing Features
Strong Warranty.
Formula stands behind its products with a 10-year structural warranty and a 5-year transferable "Formula Guard" protection plan. This plan includes engine and outdrives for five years.
Choice of Graphics.
Most builders have a "one-and-done" policy regarding graphic choices. Not so with Formula. There are three different choices so that the 310 Bowrider can be dialed in to the specific look that owners are striving for.
DuPont ChromaPremier Paint.
Formula uses this high-quality paint that has a bright luster, then covers it with clear coat for durability and longevity of high gloss. (See below).
Polished to Perfection.
Formula's are always easy to spot among the throng of boats. They're the ones that look far and away better than the rest. On our tour of the Decatur, Indiana plant, we paused at the end of the line to watch a boat being finished out. No less than four workers were at the hull with orbital buffers bringing out the perfect shine. When one of them stepped back to admire her work, we joined in and looked at the mirror-like shine. We saw no flaws or imperfections in the reflection.
The video on Formula's "polish-to-perfection" construction method…
Excellent Tooling.
Formula knows that much of its premium reputation is because of the exceptional cosmetic nature of its hulls. Look at any Formula hull at a boat show and notice the play of light across the surface. Their hulls do not reflect light in waves much less as a washboard. The reason is because the plugs were board sanded for hundreds of hours. Then the molds have been maintained and polished to maintain the fairness of the plugs.
Major Features
Single Level Deck.
The deck maintains a single level from the cockpit to the bow, no steps, and this keeps everyone on the same conversational level as well as making transitions back and forth much easier.
Concealed Fiberglass Anchor Locker.
This creates a cleaner, and more uncluttered bow.
Eight Formula Cast Cleats.
The cleats have the Formula logo cast into them.
Air Horn.
We would have expected a basic electric horn on a bowrider, but an air horn is a step above.
Bennett Trim Tabs.
Formula has chosen to stick with the tried-and-proven hydraulic trim tabs and has not gone with the newer, less expensive electric ones. These are standard and include LED indicators to the sides.
Polished Stainless Steel Engine Vents.
Where we often see chromed plastic vents that peel over time, these vents not only look good, they're durable.
Extended Integrated Swim Platform.
This optional platform not only adds to the usable space to enjoy the platform, but keeps the sharp edges of the outdrive well clear of any swimmers boarding from the concealed ladder. It has been expertly designed and engineered to fit seamlessly with the stern. We recommend it for any owner planning on swimming from the stern or being engaged in towing sports.
Choice of Helm Panel Materials.
Choose between a silver burl or a wood and brushed metallic finish. The steering wheel hub matches the panel choice.
Garmin GPS.
The panel comes standard with a Garmin 536 GPS with color chartplotter, along with a digital depth sounder.
All-Weather Cockpit Seating.
Wet seat cushions are not much fun. But that will not be going on in a Formula boat because its cushions are made with DriFast foam that allows water to flow right through to drain holes underneath. This foam does not hold water. And they are made to withstand the elements.
Molded Wet Bar.
It includes an integrated sink, Corian counters, a 24-quart (27.7 L) igloo cooler, trash container and safety rail.
Doublewide Helm and Companion Seats.
At the helm we can have a second set of eyes looking ahead, the companion seats face the helm and there's integrated dive tank storage underneath.
Modular Bow Seating.
Converts easily to a sun pad with dedicated storage for the filler cushion under the starboard seats.
Standard Head.
Formula provides a standard VacuFlush head with 36-gallon (136 L) holding tank and dockside pumpout.
Bow and Cockpit Covers.
Very surprising to see this as a standard feature but Formula apparently doesn't want to run the risk of a short-sighted owner failing to cover this premium boat. These aren't giveaways either… they're color matched, and made from non-fading Sunbrella acrylic fabric with SeaMark and vinyl undercoating.
Automatic Discharge Engine Room Fire Extinguisher.
Another item typically seen as an option but one we'd never want to be without. There is also a standard fume alarm in the engine room. Formula also includes a separate extinguisher mounted in the cockpit.
The Formula 310 Bowrider has a LOA of 31' (9.45 m), a beam of 9'6" (2.90 m), and a draft of 37" (.94 cm). With an empty weight of 9,875 lbs. (4,479 kg), 40% fuel and three people onboard, we had an estimated test weight of 10,792 lbs. (4,895 kg).
WOT Speed.
With a pair of 320-hp MerCruiser 377 MAG engines turning BIII outdrives with 26 pitch props, we reached a top speed of 51.8 mph at 5000 rpm. At that speed we were burning a combined 51.4 gph giving us a range of 118 miles.
Best cruise
came in at 3500 rpm and 34.1 mph. That speed reduced the fuel burn to 20.4 gph producing a range of 196 miles and an endurance of 5 hours 42 minutes while still holding back a 10% reserve.
We reached planing speed
in 4 seconds flat. Accelerated through 20 mph in 6.2 seconds, 30 in 9.1 seconds, 40 in 13.2 seconds, and eased past 50 mph in 20.5 seconds.
This is a great boat to drive. She has a solid feel of a heavier boat and her 5-degree bow high cruise attitude feels as if it's on a more level plane. The bow comes up only 10-degrees upon acceleration producing no loss of visibility to the horizon. With 2 ½ turns from lock to lock on the wheel she responds smartly to helm inputs and she slices cleanly through the wakes of passing boats rather than launching over them. Spray is kept low for a dry ride in addition to being a comfortable ride.
Formula went with an attractive and functional helm that includes a Garmin 547 GPS as standard. Two choices of Raymarine units are available, the e7D ($2,170) or the e97 multifunction display ($5,250). There is full instrumentation in the panel, even with the addition of either the Mercury VesselView or the Volvo Penta EVC display, depending on which choice powers the boat of course.
To the starboard side, our test boat was controlled with Mercury's DTS control system, which offered a host of optional features such as engine sync, single lever operations and dock mode for lower power settings. We were also equipped with the Axius Sterndrive Joystick System, which gave us flawless operations around the dock with near surgical precision.
The big news with this 310 Bowrider is the newly styled interior, and it's based largely on customer feedback. By designing "alcoves" into the seatbacks, Formula is able to add ancillary items such as drink holders and grab handles without impeding on the available space of the seat itself. Multiple shades of earth tones keeps glare knocked down, and different densities of foam used in the construction add comfort where it's needed most.
We still have the usual accommodations for storage underneath the seats, and all the cushions are attached to double hinges that allow the "hatch" to remain open without having to hold onto it. This allows both hands to be free to work the compartment.
Drinks Anyone?
To the port side is a wet bar with a Corian countertop that is available in a choice of three colors, Lava Rock, Sonora and Tumbleweed, with no upcharge. There's adequate counter space for food prep, and underneath we have a trash receptacle and a sink.
Wet Bar Options.
There's storage to the left, and this compartment also includes the house battery switches, while to the right is a pullout cooler. This cooler can be swapped out for a cockpit refrigerator with a stainless front ($2,025). With that option, we'd like to see the white acrylic door removed for better access. If a grill option is chosen ($1,360), then it mounts to a side-mount pedestal at the transom rather than into the wet bar. We like this concept as it frees up space by the wet bar and takes advantage of unused space on the swim platform.
Observer's Seat
Just ahead of the wet bar is a double wide observer's seat that can be used while facing forward and watching the road ahead, facing aft and watching the wake shining in the distance, or spotting a performer at the end of a tow rope. Otherwise guests sitting here can face the captain and enjoying the scintillating conversation that they always offer.
Head Room
Just ahead of the observer's seat is a head compartment. It comes standard with a VacuFlush toilet, 36-gallon (136 L) holding tank and dockside pump-out. The level of class continues here as well where we have Corian counters, a stainless sink, opening portlight for ventilation and a high-gloss laminate cabinet.
Bow Seating
Forward, the bow is roomy enough to allow seating while facing each other and not worrying about knees knocking together. Used in the usual lounge style, there's more than enough room to stretch out one's legs even for those who are 6'6" (1.98 m). Flip down armrests are provided, and this is a much more preferred method to flip-UP armrests that require releasing a latch to return to the stowed position.
Another neat feature is the ability to remove the center cushions from both sides. This creates two seats where guests can have their feet planted on the deck, much like a regular chair. The forward seat still accommodates the feet, much like an ottoman. And the seats can even be used in the same manner while facing aft. Again, the usual accommodations for storage are underneath.
Anchor Locker
Fully forward, Formula went with a concealed anchor locker. Our test boat was equipped with an electric windlass ($5,305) with 75' (22.9 m) of all-chain rode and a stainless steel polished anchor. (Something that one really must have on a boat of this caliber.) A chain counter is at the helm. We most appreciated that the hatch utilizes a lift-and-lock type of latch instead of the turn-and-lock type that always gets turned in the wrong direction and we only notice it when we start to accelerate and the hatch starts bouncing open. (Why manufacturers choose to use these is beyond us -- but thankfully Formula doesn't!)
Swim Platform and Lounge
The swim platform is roomy, but our test boat was fitted with an optional extended platform ($6,810) that really added to the functionality. Both were fitted with the optional teak grained vinyl decking ($5,520). A stainless rail surrounds the platform and created a convenient handhold for those in the water. It also serves to absorb the hit into the dock should an errant captain be at the helm. Two drink holders are also accessible from the water.
The aft facing rumble seat
has storage underneath and we always look to this for storing the wet towels and bathing suits as its position right over the engine provides a natural drying space. The seats also fold flat to form a sun pad.
Pricing and Notable Options
The Formula 310 Bowrider has a base price of $240,480, including the twin 320-hp MerCruiser 377 MAGs. We can drop down to 300-hp or bounce up to 430-hp engines but this seems to be a nice match for this boat in terms of speed and power.
Our test boat was equipped with
some options worth considering, including the Axius Joystick Operating System and Mercury VesselView display ($23,280). These engines were also equipped with the SeaCore saltwater protection system ($6,555). We strongly recommend this option if operating in saltwater. The electric windlass with chain and anchor is a helpful touch as we ALWAYS anchor out when enjoying our boats ($5,305). While the 310 comes with a color chartplotter, our test boat was equipped with an upgrade to the Raymarine e7D ($2,170). Other options to consider are the stainless steel sport top ($12,145), the extended sport swim platform ($6,810) and the teak vinyl decking ($5,520). These options brought the "as tested" price of our 310 Bowrider to $306,650 MSRP.
Formula Construction
Frankly, we don't hear about many hull failures these days, but the few we do learn about usually involve someone beating the living heck out of boat going at high speed through square waves offshore. It's almost as if they are trying to tear the boat apart. Happily it doesn't happen often.
Born to Raise Hell.
Nevertheless, one of Formula's strong advantages -- and one of the reasons its boats cost what they do -- is that its hulls are built to take punishment. Because the builder came from an offshore racing heritage -- and is the ONLY major sportboat builder today which can say that -- it is well-acquainted with what can happen when a boat is abused, and it also knows how to keep its vessels together under the most challenging conditions. Failures under extreme conditions usually happen in one of the following areas-- 1) Part of the hull delaminates 2) The hull-deck joint cracks 3) Interior bulkheads and cabinetry come adrift 4) Engines leave their mounts
Formula Building Techniques--
Hull Construction:
Resin-encapsulated, suspended cross-framed stringer and bulkheads are securely bonded to bowrider hulls with biaxial laminates for optimal force distribution. Additional structural reinforcement – custom fiberglass shapes are used in the hull bottom and along gunwales. See the BoatTEST.com video of Formula's hull construction… 2)
Hull-to-Deck Joint.
Formula uses a chemical Plexus methacrylate chemical bond plus stainless steel bolts through stainless steel backing plates to join its hull and decks. Methacrylate adhesives provide a unique balance of high tensile, shear and peel strengths with the maximum resistance to shock, stress and impact across a wide temperature range. It is able to combine the properties of strength and elongation (flexibility) into a single high performance system, which gives excellent fatigue and impact resistance. As an adhesive, it is far stronger than fiberglass and resin.Plexus is ISO 9001 certified and has been tested and certified by the world's most respected marine agencies, including Lloyd's of London, Det Norsk Veritas, Icelandic, and the American Bureau of Shipping.
Bulkheads and Cabinetry Installation.
Formula's CAD/CAM routers cut wood parts to precise dimensions to fit perfectly. Then durable metal angle brackets are bolted into place to insure integrity. Bulkheads are glassed to the hull with a space in between to avoid contact. Drawers are premium quality and are dovetailed for added strength. See the BoatTEST.com video on Formula's cabinetry making…4)
Engine Mounts.
All Formula engines mounts are thru-bolted using heavy-duty cast aluminum mounts and backing plates. This is far superior to lag screwing directly to stringers as in most other boat builders do in this class.
For the select few that can afford to be in this club, the Formula 310 Bowrider is a rewarding place to be. Formula doesn't build boats that anyone would consider "cost-efficient", but that makes them even more special. Some consumers demand an exquisite product, and when it comes to boats, Formula delivers them.
Test Result Highlights
- Top speed for the Formula 310 Bowrider (2014-) is 51.8 mph (83.4 kph), burning 51.4 gallons per hour (gph) or 194.55 liters per hour (lph).
- Best cruise for the Formula 310 Bowrider (2014-) is 34.1 mph (54.9 kph), and the boat gets 1.7 miles per gallon (mpg) or 0.72 kilometers per liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising range of 196 miles (315.43 kilometers).
- Tested power is 2 x 320-hp MerCruiser 377 MAG SEACORE with Axius.
Standard and Optional Features
Marine Electronics
|VHF Radio
|Battery Charger/Converter
|CD Stereo
|Head: Portable
|Shore Power
|Trim Tabs
|Water Heater
Exterior Features
|Outlet: 12-Volt Acc
|Swim Ladder
|Swim Platform
|Wet bar
|Bimini Top
Full Warranty Information on this brand coming soon!
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A VFW hand shake
Jared Edwards, a field representative with Woodmen of the World, has presented an American flag to VFW Post 2771.
Eric Cantu, Post commander, accepted the flag on behalf of the members.
For more information on Woodmen of the World and their flag donation project, call 252-208-1134.
Gardening: Large patch found in centipede
Spring in Eastern North Carolina often means large patches of brown grass. Gardeners are concerned about bermudagrass, centipedegrass, St. Augustinegrass and zoysiagrass being affected by this fungal disease. Large patch is circular patches of tan, yellow or straw brown colored grass caused by the fungus Rhizoctonia solani.
It begins to develop when soil temperatures decline to 70 degrees in the fall, but symptoms may not be obvious until early spring when grass begins to green. Patches are 2 to 3 feet in diameter, but can expand to 10 feet or more. Multiple patches may coalesce to encompass even larger areas.
Large patch is favored by excessive nitrogen in the fall and spring. Warm season grasses are growing slowly during this time and do not need significant nutrients. Poor soil drainage, over watering, excessive thatch accumulation and low mowing heights also favor the fungus.
Bermudagrass outgrows the damage as temperatures warm and daylight increases. St. Augustinegrass and zoysiagrass are susceptible. Damage is the most severe on centipedegrass, and recovery may take all summer. Only in worst cases will fungicide applications � best applied preventatively in the fall � help prevent spreading.
Applied root pruning herbicides will make lawn recovery slower and more difficult. These pre-emergent herbicides are found in crab grass preventers and weed and feed products.
Fungicides are available for large patch control, but must be applied preventatively. Initiate applications in the fall when soil temperatures decline to 70 degrees, regardless of when symptoms have appeared.
One or two well-timed applications can provide season-long control. In severe sites, reapply on 4- to 6-week intervals while temperatures are between 40 and 70 degrees.
Note affected areas on a map while they are clearly visible. Large patch tends to reappear in the same areas. Save some time and money this fall by spot treating these areas.
Work towards good management practices that will encourage each grass to do well. Irrigate as needed to prevent severe drought stress. Control traffic patterns to prevent severe compaction, and aerify as needed to maintain soil drainage.
Mow at recommended heights, and power rake or vertical mow to control thatch accumulations.
Peg Godwin is horticulture agent, Lenoir County Cooperative Extension Center. Reach her at firstname.lastname@example.com or 252-527-2191.

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Re: King Kong (1976)
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January 04, 2007, 03:52:41 PM »
I admit that my style of reviewing is more or less to simply recap what happens, because I feel that the events in the film(s) speak for themselves, although there are occasions where I offer my own personal opinion about why something works or doesn't work. I write my recaps this way because I, personally, don't normally read movie reviews to be told the opinion of the author; I just wanna know what happens, so I give what I prefer to get, basically. In the case of something like King Kong, though, I did have a lot of thoughts and opinions I wanted to get across, but I left those at the beginning of the review before launching into the actual recap, due to the fact that I dislike interrupting the flow of the plot by interjecting my own commentary.
This all stems from me, personally, not only not minding spoilers but also liking them on occasion. Some people find this really weird, and impossible to understand, but the fact is I just don't like going into a movie without knowing what's going to happen. And whether or not people share my feelings on this matter, I still make the primary aim of my reviews to simply tell people what happens in the film(s) so they can decide whether or not they want to go see what it is I'm describing. All my recaps are therefore very spoiler-heavy, and I'm sorry if this upsets people or bores them; I
try to recap the story in as entertaining a fashion as possible.
Last Edit: January 04, 2007, 03:57:35 PM by Kooshmeister
Re: King Kong (1976)
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Quote from: Kooshmeister on January 04, 2007, 03:52:41 PM
I admit that my style of reviewing is more or less to simply recap what happens, because I feel that the events in the film(s) speak for themselves, although there are occasions where I offer my own personal opinion about why something works or doesn't work. I write my recaps this way because I, personally, don't normally read movie reviews to be told the opinion of the author; I just wanna know what happens, so I give out what I prefer to get basically. In the case of something like King Kong, though, I had a lot of thoughts and opinions, but I left those at the beginning of the review before launching into the actual recap, due to the fact that I dislike interrupting the flow of the plot by interjecting my own commentary.
To me, your statement makes me want to look at the review again and see it more from your point of view. Although I don't care for long recaps, I think that your viewpoint is well stated, and perhaps may even be a good preface to your recaps to give the reader a little insight as to how and why you are looking, or telling about the movie in a particular way.
Even though I don't care for long recaps as reviews, they do serve a, what I consider, necessary purpose in providing a reference. Sometimes, say like in a 'what is this movie' moment, a review won't provide the information someone is looking to find, but an extensive recap will. I don't read recaps often, but they do come in handy when I need them.
Thank you for the reply.
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Jessica Lange was so freaking hot back in the day, she's about the only thing this version of King Kong has going for it.
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Re: King Kong (1976)
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January 15, 2007, 08:15:48 AM »
Wait, there was the exploding railway car, and Jeff Bridges' hair, and the SOB who ended up as just a hat smooshed into the concrete...
's right. Jessica Lange's hotness (vapid though it kind of was) and the decent John Barry score just might be the only redeeming factors about this movie...
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February 11, 2007, 05:13:15 PM »
Well crap how did I miss this debate? ....
Far be it from me to avoid an opportunity to stir the pot.
Well for my $0.02 like it matters now ... the recap/review/novel what ever you want to call it is too long for me. I perfer something I can read in a couple of minutes or so. A recap as it's being called leaves nothing to see in the movie, so whats the point? I didn't even bother reading it as I could see the movie in less time.
Just my opinion, and that's all it is, is an opinion. If that's what you like, go for it. I perfer capsuled reviews I can scan in a few minutes. If you like recaps, then read them, not my perferred choice.
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When I was younger, I always thought that Jessica Lange was supposed to get eaten by King Kong, which is probably what the villagers were intending. Between this, Dragnet, and the end of Clash of the Titans, I had this weird fascination with human sacrifice. Needless to say, many of my action figures were ceremonially sacrificed to an angry swimming pool god.
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Re: King Kong (1976)
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Okay, here's the
short version
of the review for all of you people complaining about how ungodly long the first version was. :)
Name of the Movie:
King Kong
Rated: PG
Rating: 4 slimes
- Jessica Lange! Her name used to be "Dawn," but she changed it to Dwan for reasons never really gone into. Found adrift in a life raft.
Jack Prescott
- Jeff Bridges! Jack is a primate paleontologist, and a scruffy hippie-ish one at that. Pines for Dwan but finds intense competition from a giant ape.
Fred Wilson
- Charles Grodin! Abrasive, greedy, and outright stupid executive of the almighty Petrox Corporation. Squashed.
Captain Ross
- John Randolph! The wise old captain of the Petrox Explorer.
- Ed Lauter! Ross' irritable first mate. Does a fatal bellyflop off a log bridge and into a deep chasm.
Roy Bagley
- Rene Auberjonois! Roy is (apparently) a geologist and is the only person in the world Fred Wilson can be considered friends with.
Joe Perko
, and
- Some of the ship's crew. Most of them die when Kong shakes them off the log.
King Kong
- Rick Baker! The real star of the movie, a giant gorilla with a real short temper. Machine-gunned by army helicopters, he swan-dives off the Twin Towers.
The Petrox Corporation has learned that there may be oil wells on a newly-discovered island somewhere in the South Pacific, an island eternally wreathed in fog and concealed from view for hundreds of years. It was only found by accident, when a N.A.S.A. spy satellite went off course and photographed it by mistake (how's that for a coinky-dink?). Petrox executive Fred Wilson spearheads an expedition to the island to search for the oil, in order for Petrox to get ahead of its competitors in the current (at the time anyway) Oil Crisis. Unknown to anyone, though, primate paleontologist and Princeton professor Jack Prescott has stowed away aboard their ship, the Petrox Explorer, and he has very different reasons for wanting to visit the island, as he reveals when he makes his presence known during a speech Wilson is giving about the island to the ship's crew. It seems that Wilson's island may not be as undiscovered as he thinks, as Jack recounts a variety of prior discoveries of the island by various other countries throughout the years, all of which have been hushed up. He is aware, though, of a cryptic message written on the life boat of one of the ships that ran aground there: "From thy wedding to the beast who touches heaven, lady, God preserve thee."
As interesting as Jack's stories are, Wilson becomes very angry when he discovers he is a stowaway. Proving to be an extremely paranoid fellow, Wilson believes Jack is actually a spy from a rival oil company, and orders him locked up in the brig. But while Jack is being forcibly escorted thus by a pair of sailors, he happens to glance something on the horizon which turns out to be a life raft containing Dwan, a beautiful woman in an evening gown. She is unconscious, so the crew bring her aboard and put her in Captain Ross' cabin. Since no one else has any medical experience, Wilson lets Jack out of clink and agrees to let him be a part of the expedition after all, if he'll try and help Dwan. He does, and when she comes to, she tells her story. Turns out she's an aspiring actress who was aboard a friend's yacht when a storm hit. As far as she knows, she's the sole survivor. The journey to the island continues, with Dwan and Jack becoming fast friends and starting to fall in love, etc., and then, finally, we arrive at the dang island and Jack, Dwan, and Wilson lead a landing party ashore. They quickly discover some pools of what
be oil, and that there are natives living on the island, and the chief, wearing a gorilla costume, sees Dwan and tries to buy her from the Petrox party. When Wilson refuses, the natives attack the group, but are driven back by gunfire. The landing party retreats to the ship.
As in the original, the natives won't take no for an answer and that night they sneak out to the Petrox Explorer and kidnap Dwan, although one of them accidentally drops his bracelet. When Jack finds said jewelry on the deck of the ship and Dwan nowhere to be seen, he quickly realizes what happened and alerts the others. A rescue operation is mounted. Meanwhile, Dwan, dressed in native ceremonial attire, is tied between two pillars on the other side of a gigantic wall that separates the native village from the rest of the island. This goes about the way you'd expect: King Kong, played here by special effects guru Rick Baker in suit (but a good one, no matter what anyone says) and takes Dwan away. Jack takes First Mate Carnahan and some of the Petrox Explorer's crew and sets off into the jungle after Kong to try and save Dwan. Ironically, she may not actually need saving, as it turns out, because despite a rocky start where she keeps trying to run away, enraging Kong, she and Kong soon become fast friends and he even gives her a bath by holding her underneath a waterfall. Jack, Carnahan, and their party catch up to Kong at a gorge bridged by a huge fallen log. Kong rolls the log, sending Carnahan and the men to their deaths, but Jack survives and continues after Kong.
He's able to whisk Dwan away when Kong becomes preoccuied fighting with a giant python (which was originally supposed to appear earlier and attack Jack and Carnahan's party, but the scene got cut). Kong kills the snake and chases after the two lovebirds, determined to reclaim Dwan. But what none of them know, however, is that in the meantime, Wilson has been up to no good. You see, the "oil" seen earlier turned out to be no good, and, faced with the utter failure of the expedition, Wilson has hatched a maniacal scheme to capture Kong and use him as Petrox's mascot. So when Kong chases Dwan and Jack back to the village, they accidentally lead the big ape right into Wilson's trap, and Kong is subdued by a buttload of chloroform. Following a tense and awkward return trip to the States, Kong is put on display at Shea Stadium in New York City, during which Dwan participates in a phony re-enactment of the native ritual from the island, and is "offered" to the chained Kong. Needless to say, Kong very shortly thereafter escapes, causing a panic. He kills Wilson by stomping on him, destroys an elevated train, and eventually recaptures Dwan. The army is called in, and they pursue Kong to the World Trade Center. Boxed in with nowhere else to go, Kong, Dwan in hand, climbs up one of the Twin Towers...
I'm one of this movie's few fans, I'll go ahead and say that. King Kong 1976 is a movie that I feel is often unjustly panned by people. I first saw the movie in the early 90s (I'm unsure precisely when) and I remember being initially disappointed that there were no dinosaurs, only a hokey giant python. However about two years ago I was inspired to revisit the film when I read online all the really awful things everyone says about it. I remembered being upset about no dinosaurs, but that was my only problem with the movie. Surely it couldn't be as bad as everyone said it was. Luckily the local video store had it for rent and I gave it another whirl as soon as I got home. I found it to be a little slow in parts with some hammy acting but otherwise surprisingly not that bad. Since then, I've become a defender of the film whenever people start going off on it, and I have never, ever understood the sheer hatred people seem to have for it.
-An island can remain undiscovered for hundreds of years, if properly hidden by perpetual fog.
-Excess carbon dioxide is caused by giant gorilla breath
-Horoscopes really work!
-Never shoot at giant apes while standing on a log bridge over a bottomless chasm.
-Giant apes are naturally attracted to blonde human women.
-Anything certified by the New York City government is worthless.
-Chloroform gas clouds only affect giant apes.
00:46:38 - So, is Dwan drugged or what?
00:47:57 - Okay, Ape Mask Guy is really freaking me out...
00:53:50 - The big reveal, Kong does his thing.
01:09:54 - Boy, I hope for her sake his breath doesn't stink.
01:14:20 - White sailors die; token black sailor lives.
01:30:03 - So why isn't the chloroform knocking them all out?
01:21:30 - Kong, you perv!
01:44:59 - "Great was the fear and trembling?" Oy...
01:57:07 - Hey, it's John Agar!
Last Edit: February 15, 2007, 04:16:55 PM by Kooshmeister
Re: King Kong (1976)
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February 15, 2007, 09:03:40 PM »
Now since when did this thread become a discussion about the movie
King Kong
Joking aside, it is actually a shame that this got derailed into a discussion about anything else, and I am as much to blame, perhaps even more, than anybody else.
I think I have made...er...a statement or two (ahem) about how I feel about long recaps. I do feel, as I have mentioned, that they do serve a necessary purpose in providing a reference for films that a review will not provide. Even though I don't like long recaps, generally, I would like to say that, when I do get around to actually reading them, Kooshmeister, in addition to providing a recap of the film, also provides an input of his feelings toward the film; not just in saying it, but in the way he writes about the different parts as I can get how he feels about a movie from the way he descibes thing, not to mention that he provides some humor here and there as well.
Kooshmeister is not alone in liking this movie; just in admitting that he likes it
I remember having seen the poster for this movie before it was released when I was in junior high; I was at the drive-in taking in a showing of
Too Hot To Handle
Tender Loving Care
I wanted to see the movie, but missed out on seeing it when it was released. However, I did luck out as it was shown on television (maybe two or three years later) in an extended version split between two nights.
I enjoyed the movie; and no, Kooshmeister was not there holding a gun to my head.
It has been a while since I have seen it, so I don't know what my reaction would be to it today. I did, however, in comparison with the original, like the more sympathetic treatment of Kong.
In the original, Kong's death seemed celebrated as the beast having fallen to the beauty without concern for what had happened to the city or any feeling of responsibility by those responsible for it.
The 76 version plays on the element of greed going too far in trying to rape nature and society and nature both suffering for it (my opinion only). Don't get me wrong, Kong caused countless deaths and destruction and had to be stopped at any cost to him, but Kong was not the one who caused it, and he truly put his foot on the problem.
Various little tidbits I recall about the film (they may or may not be in the theatrical version) include: Dwan having been saved by the movie
Deep Throat
, being that the crew of the ship she was on were occupied with watching it and she lwft their company because she did not care for it; and that the oil was essentially immature, needing only a geologic 'tick of the clock' (oh, about 10,000 years) to be useful as a petroleum interest.
I liked the final battle between Kong and the copters more than the original battle between Kong and the planes. The stand-off atop the twin towers was more of an edge of your seat moment which, in a certain way, not only was a battle between a giant ape, but in some ways was symbolic of the ecological awareness alive in the 70s showing a vibrant force of nature against an encroachment of modern technology. Of course, there is also the simpler translation: big ape versus helicopters; helicopters 1, big ape 0.
Just a few passing thoughts on the original subject of this thread and a thank you to Kooshmeister for sharing his thoughts on it and bringing back some memories.
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Menard's tidbits are correct. I don't remember where I picked them up, I am presuming the theatrical film, but I remember those two tidbits as well.
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February 19, 2007, 11:31:24 PM »
When I first stumbled into the review forum here, I couldn't believe that the KING KONG review had generated a staggering 38 replies.
Personally I like the more lengthy Jabootu-esque cinemautopsies just as much as the quick pithy reviews here.(a Gemini thing or somethin) Like my competing obsessions of Abraham Lincoln, zombies, the Third Reich, Jesus movies and Philip Glass music...it all comes down to balance. A little of this, then a little of that.
I liked Kooshmeisters re(view, cap)..both long and short. Very funny and covered many thoughts I've had over the years. For myself, I love the film(and the original and Jackson's testament to good theatre seat cushioning), and I believe that comes from opera(I know, WTF!?!, right?) Being a Wagner fan, I
to appreciate multiple takes on the same core story. It's a damn requirement in the "Ring" racket.
It's been sad at times to see the film dismissed so out of hand, so I can appreciate Koosh's frustration. For new viewers today, it comes with so much baggage, it tends to create presumptions that seem just as misapplied and damaging as the expectations from the superlative hysteria that usually accompanies someone watching CITIZEN KANE for the first time.
(Woo hoo..I did it..I tied Guillerman's KING KONG to CITIZEN KANE in a serious point...well
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Quote from: Shadowfyre on December 31, 2006, 11:32:10 PM
I can vividly recall seeing this in a packed theater as a kid with my dad. Since I was all of seven years of age. I naturally thought the movie was flat out
. In years since I have come to realize that the film is lacking in several areas, but since I am who I have always been (channeling Kosh it seems - who gets that reference?) and am a devoted lover of all monsters and cinematic beasties, I still like the 76' version quite a bit.
Same age here, same impression here. I even had this ridiculous magic silly-straw thing where as you sucked the fluid up the tube, Kong slid up the straw between two towers!
I think De Laurentis was making films for us at exactly that age. The problem is he kept making them for 7 year old me, but I continued to get older.
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Quote from: Andrew on December 31, 2006, 03:47:09 PM
Different writing styles for different people. The reviews that I write, they fit me. Ken, Albert, and Kooshmeister like to do all of their work in the plot section and cover most of the film. With the latter, you can start to notice the trends, like certain groups always wearing trenchcoats or that the person in charge of sets liked blinking lights. Watching the film, you will notice the crazy fishbowl in the background, because Ken told you about it and talked about how strange or out of place it was.
Besides, everyone using the same review style would be a bit tedious. With the variation of writers, you can get everything from detailed observations to capsules, with lots of ground in between.
In effect, Andrew writes "Short storys", Ken Begg does Tolstoy.
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Re: King Kong (1976)
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March 14, 2007, 11:40:42 PM »
How can you go wrong with this movie?
Sexpot "Dwan" winds up on a boat full of sailors..lol
Jeff Bridges - too intense for the role IMO. And damn, shave that shag!
Kong is scary! Especially the way his eyes get all buggy when he's bathing Dwan under the waterfall
Grodin rocks! "There is a girl out there who might be running for her life from some gigantic turned-on ape."
Me like when Kong steps on "tiny town" and throws woman from subway
Apes make good blow dryers for the gal on the go!
The scale of the wall had more of an impact in expressing the isolation of the villagers than the original
"That's not a hole you fell it. It's a footprint"
Splendid Scenery and a real boat! No computer generated water to be found!
If oil supply runs low it's always good to know you can use the tank in the ship to store giant gorillas.
Yep, this film oozed sex. Even the tribesman who was seducing Dwan in the ceremony was hot..lol Clearly the director made this film with the intent to turn everybody on: man,woman and ape.
The log scene was scary to me, but not as effective as the original. Kong was more likable in this film. And he moved slow - which I like. Obviously they were limited with their effects and robot kong but while the new king kong is FUN with it's effects, animals that by the laws of nature cannot move that fast. yup yup yup
My folks had an awesome VHS collection growing up and this was one of the films i used to watch over and over. I own it on DVD. Yeah, it can be long but it's a good saturday afternoon kinda film
And again - CHARLES GRODIN! he totally made the film with all his witty lines, all the way until his squishy demise. You gotta admire the man who grabs opportunity the balls, in seeking his fame and fortune in oil and finding out it must age a few more million years, why not exploit a giant monkey to be their mascot?
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Jaime Halscott, another of Anderson's attorneys, said Gov. Jay Nixon's office has also been asked to consider commuting the sentence or pardoning Anderson. Nixon's spokesman did not immediately return a message on Friday seeking comment.
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Connection PC - GSM phones, configuration, programming and management
Memory-management and control of amateur radios / scanner
Connection of magneticstripe card readers, temperature-sensors, AD-converter, and every other TTL devices to the PC
Decoding Pocsag, FMS, due to integrated high quality Hamcom compatible FSK decoder
Diagnostic and configuration of cars, which posses a ALDL 8192/160 baud interface
Due to the various opportunities of jumper-settings, MAKInterface is compatible to the most used programmers as CBUS, DumbMouse, FBUS, Harpune, JDM, LudiPipo, M2BUS, Phoenix, Season7, SmartMouse and all this without any external power supply. So it is possible to use a almost unlimited library of free software from the internet, for almost any application.
Kenwood: TM-V7, TM-G707, TH-G71, TS440S, ...
Optoelectronics Scout: AR2700,AR8000,AR8200; Alinco DJ-X10, ...
ACARS-VHF, ARQ-E, ARQ-E3, ARQ-M2, ARQ-M4, ARQ-N, ARQ-6/90, ARQ-6/98, ASCII, AUTOSPEC, BAUDOT, CIS11, CW Morse, DGPS, DUP-ARQ(Artrac), EDACS, FAX, FEC-A (FEC-1000), FMS, Golay, GMDSS-DSC, HNG-FEC, MOBITEX, PACKET(Ax25), PACTOR-I, POCSAG, POL-ARQ, RUM-FEC, SI-ARQ (Arq-s), SITOR-A (Amtor-A), SITOR-B (Amtor-B), SPREAD, SSTV, SWED-ARQ, UOSAT Oscar-11
Casio Organizer Series NX,CSF,SF ; Sharp Organizer; TI Calculator, ...
Casio Calculator FX-7400G, CFX-9850G, CFX-9930GT, FX-9700GE, CFX-9800G
Advisor, Scriptor, ....
PIC12C5xx,12C67x,16C55x,16C6x,16C62x, 16C66x,16C67x, 16C7x, 16C77x, 16C8x, 16F8x, 16C87x, 16C9xx,...
ATtiny11/12/15/22, AT90S1200, AT90S2313, AT90S2343,
AT90S4414, AT90S8515, AVRmega, AT89S8252, AT89S53
Motorola 68HC05, 68HC11, 68HC711, ... read&write internal EEPROM, read ROM+RAM+Register
DataFlash AT45D011/021/041/081/161/321
Serial EEproms 24(L)CXX (I2C),
25XXX (SPI), 59(L)Cxx, 93(L)XXX (Microwire), ...
SDA2586, SDA3546, SDA3586, SDE2506. PCF85xx and other I2C EEproms
Code Hopping Decoders / Encoders HCSxxx
Parallel PROMs,EPROMs,EEPROMs,Flash EEPROMs (5V und 12V) 27xxx, 27Cxxx, 28Cxxx, 28Fxx, 29Fxxx,…
(only with the optional with our MCU/EEPROM adapter kit, free Parallel Ports on the PC are required)
DumbMouse, Phoenix, SerProg, SmartMouse, LudiPipo, Harpune, ... compatible, PC/SC driver
Memory SmartCards read/write: Telecards, I2C, 2-wire, 3-wire, 4-wire,
microwire, SPI, DataFlash, ...
CPU Smartcards read/write: T=0, T=1, ... all asynchrone cards with 3.58 MHz
clock, the Pro version also any other clock frequency
GSM Sim Cards, DSS, CryptoFlex,
CyberFlex, GPK2000, MPCOS, MultiFlex, PayFley, Starcos …
Whitewafer Smartards (MM), Goldwafer Smartcards (MM2), Funcard, Jupiter1, ...
Season7, ASIM, ... compatible
Emulation of GSM, D2Mac, ...
Data Interception between the smartcard and the master device
Emulation of Whitewafer, Goldwafer, Jupiter1, Funcard and other smartcards
FoneBook-, NokiaCellularDataSuite-, WinTesla-, SiemensSoftDataLink-compatible)
Ericsson 8xx, 7xx, 6xx, 3xx, ... (supports normal and test
Nokia 8110, 6110, 6130, 6150, 5110, 3210, 3110, 2110 ... (supports FBUS und M2BUS)
Siemens C/M/S 35, C25, C25Power, S3, S4, S6, S10, S11, S25 ...
also Alcatel, Motorola, Panasonic, Philips, Sagem, Samsung and other phones ...
Magnetstripecard - readers to the serial port
Temperature sensors to the serial port, you up to 8 sensors DS1621 (cost less then 6,00 DM) can be connected
A/D converter
Light to frequency conversion sensors
every other TTL device or sensor ...
MAKInterface has to be connected to a free 25pole serial port. In case the PC has only 9pole serial ports, a 25pole-to-9pole adapter is needed.
or a RS232 extension cord 1.8m, 25 to 9 pole D-SUB
The complete electronic is inside MAKInterface. In order to connect it to various devices, only additional connectors and cables are needed. We are offering as accessories a wide range of various connectors and cables for multiple applications.
Pinouts for various devices, supported by MAKInterface are available in the Support menu.
The greatest advantage of MAKInterface is its modularity. Accessories, which can be combined or used separately, for various application are available. The required power supply - 5 V for most applications and up to 12 V for PIC programming - is taken from the RS232 port and so it is perfectly suitable for mobile application.
You don't have to carry everything with you, only the accessories that you will need.
For GSM phones, radios, scanner,
organizer, calculators
Only a additional cable/plug
For smartcards, GSM cards, telecards,
I2C, 2-wire, 3-wire, wafer,
Only a additional smartcard socket
For PICs, MCUs, EEPROMs and other chips
Only the adapter
And other devices, like magneticstripe card reader or temperature sensores can also
be connected to the PC
MAKInterface was developed for mobile applications and with the small housing masses 55mm*17mm*66mm and the internal voltage supply, it is in the best way suitably for it.
The voltage supply is taken from the serial port. For most applications no external voltage supply is necessary. However, in order to achieve a large compatibility to the existing software, a plug exists for an external voltage supply of 5V (recommended are 4*NiCd batteries. 1.2V = 4.8V)
In addition also a inverter is integrated, so the possibility is given to invert all or individual lines. Thus highest compatibility is ensured, for current and future applications, by the most diverse adjustment possibilities.
With this ability, MAKInterface can be used with a multiplicity of freeware, shareware as well as commercial software applications.
MAKInterface is suitable for 5V and also for 3.0V applications, full-duplex (3 lines) is supported as well as half-duplex (2 lines), with and without handshake.
CE (corresponds the EMV specifications: EN55022B and EN50082-1)
Our products are delivered without software. MAKInterface supports a great number of Freeware / Shareware applications, which can be found on the internet.
All product and company names, mentioned on our pages, are trademarks of their respective owners.
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A web log (blog) is your space online where you can write about anything and everything on your mind. You could use it as a journal, a creative outlet, a place to rant, or just as a way for your friends and family to catch up on your life. You can have as many blogs as you like on your domain.
To access the blog administration system click this icon in the control panel:
You will then see a list of the blogs you have already created. If this is your first blog, the list will be empty. To start creating a new blog click Create blog
- Step 1: Blog name and url
- Step 2: Time settings and anonymous users' permissions
- Step 3: 'About me' and 'About the blog' text
- Step 4: Create the first user
- Step 5: Creating the first category
- Step 6: Choosing a template
Step 1: Blog name and url
Choose a name for your blog (in this example My Blog):
Then choose the address for your blog. This can be either at the root of your web space (www.example.com) or a subdomain (in this example blog.example.com).
Step 2: Time settings and anonymous users' permissions
Now choose the time settings for your blog.
- Date Display Format - The format of the date shown on each message and comment
- Time Display Format - Choose to show the time either in 12h mode, or 24h mode with or without seconds
- Time Zone - The preferred time zone for your blog.
Below you can edit the permissions for anonymous users.
If View the blog is set to yes everybody will be able to read the messages you make in the blog. If it's set to no, only people with a valid user ID will be able to read your messages.
If Post comments is set to yes, anonymous users will be able to post comments to your blog, if set to no anonymous visitors will not have this option.
NB: if you have blocked anonymous users in your blog, the Post comments option will not have any effect.
Step 3: 'About me' and 'About the blog' text
In this step you can write information about yourself and your blog in the About me and About the blog sections.
If you disable these options, the text boxes will not be shown in the blog, and you wont be able to add text to the text boxes in this step. For explanatory purposes don't disable any of these for your first blog.
Step 4: Create the first user
Now you need to add the first user to the blog. You can either add a new or an existing user. (for the first blog you can't choose to add an existing user).
To insert a new user click the New user radio button. Define an E-mail address (this will be the login name), next the Name which will be the name displayed in the blog's posts. Finally write a Password, and confirm it.
To insert an existing user on another blog on your domain click the Add existing user radio button.
A list will appear. Choose the user to add by clicking the radio button next to the e-mail address.
Finally choose the permissions you want this user to have below. The first user (you) should have all permissions, for full control of the blog. The following options can be set:
Here are the functions for each of the permissions:
- New message - Allows the user to create new messages in the blog
- Edit message - Allows the user to edit the posted messages in the blog
- Delete message - Allows the user to delete the posted messages in the blog
- New comment - Allows the user to post comments to messages in the blog
- Delete comment - Allows the user to delete comments
- Add friend - Allows the user to invite and add friends
Step 5: Creating the first category
In this step you need to choose a name for your first category. All messages written in the blog has to be created under a certain category. Later you will be able to add more.
Step 6: Choosing a template
Now choose one of our templates for the design of your blog
Click the View button to see a preview of this template. Click Select to choose the design.
The blog is now created
Your blog is now created. All settings can be changed. This is explained in the following chapter.


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World Bulletin / News Desk
Egypt's presidency said it was inviting political supporters and opponents for a national dialogue on Monday at 6 P.M. (1600 GMT) at the presidential palace in Cairo, it said in a statement.
The announcement followed a television address by President Mohamed Mursi who sought to quell four days of violence across the nation by declaring a state of emergency in the three most volatile cities and calling for a national dialogue.
The presidency statement said it was inviting a range of Islamist allies and liberal and other opposition groups, as well as leading politicians such as leftist firebrand Hamdeen Sabahy and former foreign minister and Arab League chief Amr Moussa.Last Mod: 28 Ocak 2013, 11:14


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STANLEY � Stanley left no doubt this time, decisively beating Whiteville 11-1 in five innings Thursday to reach the championship series of the North Carolina Dixie Youth Baseball 9-10-year-old AAA State Tournament.
Will Farnsworth homered twice to lead Stanley, which will face East Duplin in the best-of-three title series starting 7 p.m. Friday at Harper Park. Game 2 will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday and would be immediately followed by a third game, if necessary.
Farnsworth hit a first-pitch home run in each of his first two at-bats, the first one a solo shot and the second one driving in three runs.
Cody Chapman and Savannah Baldwin each added a double and two runs each for Stanley while Adam Rushing�s run-scoring double in the fifth ended the game early by the 10-run mercy rule.
Bryson Walker pitched a complete game and held Whiteville to three hits.
Stanley scored two runs in the second inning and then went ahead 5-0 in the fourth inning before pulling away in the fifth. This was a night after Stanley defeated the same Whiteville team 14-10 after giving up five runs in the final half-inning. The teams faced each other three times this week with Stanley losing the first matchup 12-8 before winning the next two.
East Duplin advanced to the championship series with a 6-5 win against Dunn. East Duplin lost its first game of the tournament before winning four straight to reach the title round.
A coin flip determined that East Duplin will be the home team for Game 1 on Tug Deason Field, the field East Duplin has played on all week. Stanley will then be the home team in Game 2 on its weeklong side of the park, Nic O�Brien Field. If a third game is necessary, a coin flip will determine the home team and field.
Thursday�s results
Nic O�Brien Field:
Stanley 11, Whiteville 1 (5 inn.)
Tug Deason Field:
East Duplin 6, Dunn 5
Championship series: Stanley vs. East Duplin
Game 1: 7 p.m. Friday
Game 2: 11 a.m. Saturday
Game 3 (if necessary): Immediately following Game 2


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Facilities | Programs | Holidays | Collection Days
WRAP | Forms & Applications | Waste Disposal Guide
Through its various divisions, the Department of Environmental Control implements and manages the Town's Solid Waste stream, environmental protection, recycling, garbage collection, animal control programs.
Reference Guide to dispose of waste, CLICK HERE.
| Did you know… Plastic bags are not recyclable (lawn & leaf, kitchen, shopping & storage bags)
Did you know… Paper bags cost almost the same as plastic.
|Facilities: Tours of these facilities can be arranged by appointment. Please call (631) 595-3630.
|Hauppauge Landfill
|Multi-Purpose Recycling Facility
|440 Blydenburgh Rd
|1155 Lincoln Ave
|Hauppauge NY 11788
|Holbrook NY 11741
|(631) 436-6172
|(631) 595-3422
|**MacArthur Composting Facility
|Islip Animal Shelter and Adopt-a-Pet Center
|1101 Railroad Ave
|210 South Denver Ave
|Ronkonkoma NY 11779
|Bay Shore NY 11706
|(631) 467-3337 (call for winter hours)
|(631) 224-5660
**Compost Material is available free of charge to Town of Islip Residents. Compost is available year-round at the Town's MacArthur Composting Facility during normal operating hours.
Garbage and Solid Waste Collection: Click HERE for Regular garbage pail districts, or click HERE for Black Pail (large 90 gallon) districts
Recycling Educator
(631) 595-3630
Through the services of a full-time Recycling Educator, a recycling film and a PreK-12 recycling curriculum, both adults and children are instructed about the importance of waste reduction and recycling. This dual commitment of Town and residents allow for the long-term success of these solid waste practices.
Don't Bag It - Grass Clippings
Grass clippings will not be accepted for curbside pick-up. We asked that you either mulch or drop off your grass clipping at the MacArthur Compost Facility. There are a number of benefits to mulching. For example, by leaving grass clippings on your lawn it serves as a natural fertilizer and will conserve water, therefore your lawn will be greener and grown more vigorously. Click HERE for more more information.
STOP Day (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants)
The Solid Waste division of the Town of Islip (DEC/IRRA) conducts two (2) STOP Days each year. The location is at our Multi-Purpose Recycling Facility, located on Lincoln Avenue in Holbrook, between the hours of 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. Click HERE to view a list of acceptable items.
Pharmaceuticals, Controlled Substances and Sharps
The Town of Islip no longer accepts pharmaceuticals, controlled substances or "Sharps" materials, such as syringes, needles, etc. at any of our facilities. Do not throw pharmaceuticals and/or sharps out with your regular trash. Click HERE to view a list of Sharps collection sites within Islip where you can safely dispose of these items.
Other Helpful Links: NYS Depart. of Health Directory of Community Sharps Collection Sites or SCPD Operation Medicine Cabinet
Bay Bottom Leasing Program
The Town of Islip has an established a Bay Bottom Leasing Program encompassing over 100 acres of Town-owned Bay Bottom. Lease Parcels were approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). Click on the link above for more information.
WRAP Program - We Recycle America Proudly
Our award-winning recycling program incorporates a split system of pick up. Paper and cardboard are placed in WRAP containers every other Wednesday, with glass and plastic placed in the WRAP containers on the alternating Wednesdays. A calendar is mailed to residents at the end of each year indicating the scheduled pickup days and detailing which items are acceptable for recycling. Click HERE to download the current WRAP Calendar.
Need a WRAP Pail? If you've recently moved in or would like to replace a lost or damaged WRAP pail, click HERE to fill out a request form or call our office at (631) 595-3630.
Waste Oil
Every gas station and oil retailer in Suffolk County is required by LAW to accept automotive waste oil in quantities not to exceed five gallons. If you experience any difficulty at either of these collection facilities, please notify New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at (631) 444–0375. The Town will accept up to five (5) gallons of used motor oil or gasoline from Residents every six (6) months at the Multi-Purpose Recycling Facility, located on Lincoln Avenue in Holbrook, Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 2:45 pm.
New York State requires a $5.00 deposit on all auto-marine batteries at the point of purchase. For future purchases, when your battery needs replacing, return it for a refund. However, the Town will accept your old battery at no charge at the Multi-Purpose Recycling Facility located on Lincoln Avenue in Holbrook, Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 2:45 pm. As an alternative, drop off your used batteries at a local scrap metal dealer. You may even get paid a couple of bucks.
School Programs
Children are our greatest resource and we've acknowledged their importance by facilitating major recycling efforts in the schools. Please contact our Recycling Educator about our FREE in-school presentations and FREE guided tours. The Recycling Educator can be reached at (631)595-3500 Ext. 1344.
The Town is now collecting E-Waste (computers, monitors, printers, electronic games, etc.) curbside at no charge to residents. Residents can place electronic material in need of disposal to the curb with their recyclable materials on Wednesdays. Electronics may also be dropped off at the Multi-Purpose Recycling Facility located on Lincoln Avenue in Holbrook, Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 2:45 pm.
Solid Waste Collection Holidays:
Sanitation services are not provided on the above listed holidays. Collections falling on a holiday are CANCELLED.
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U.S. Equal Employment
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Manufacturer Unlawfully Terminated Black Employees, Federal Agency Charges
EL DORADO, Ark. – Great Lakes Chemical Corporation, a manufacturer and seller of chemical products in El Dorado, Ark., will pay $80,000 and furnish other relief to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging racial discrimination, the agency announced today.
The EEOC's suit (Civil Action No. 1:09-CV-01042) alleged that Great Lakes violated federal anti-discrimination law when it terminated several black employees because of their race. Specifically, the EEOC alleged that Great Lakes terminated black employees based upon discriminatory and subjective evaluations.
Race discrimination violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The EEOC filed suit in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas after first attempting to reach a pre-litigation settlement through its conciliation process.
"The EEOC remains committed to promoting equality of opportunity in the workplace for members of all races. We believe the decree entered by the Court will ensure that African American employees are not singled out for discriminatory treatment,"said Regional Attorney Faye A. Williams of the EEOC's Memphis District Office, which has jurisdiction over Arkansas, Tennessee, and certain counties in Mississippi.
In addition to the monetary relief, the consent decree settling the suit enjoins Great Lakes from terminating employees in its El Dorado central location's Inorganic Bromine (IOB) Unit on the basis of race. Great Lakes will also provide race and color discrimination training to all supervisory and management personnel in its IOB Unit and post a notice reinforcing the company's policies on Title VII.
According to its website, Great Lakes is a business of Chemtura Corporation, a global specialty chemicals company. It is one of the three largest developers and manufacturers of bromine and bromine-based products.
The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Further information about the EEOC is available on its web site at www.eeoc.gov.


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Will Ferrell to Host 'Saturday Night Live' for Third Time on May 12
Former 'SNL' castmember, Will Ferrell is taking to the studio 8H stage once again to host the show that made him a star. Ferrell's May 12th appearance follows those of fellow 'Saturday Night Live' alums, Jimmy Fallon and Maya Rudolph, who also had hosting gigs during this 37th season of the late night sketch show.
The 'Anchorman 2' star will be joined by musical guest Usher for his third 'SNL' hosting gig. Since leaving the show and his Alex Trebek impersonations behind in 2002, Ferrell's gone on to enjoy a successful movie career, working with long-time collaborator, writer/director Adam McKay. But like so many 'SNL' stars who've moved on and up with their careers, Ferrell is returning to his late night roots.
Will we be treated to another installment of 'Celebrity Jeopardy?" Which classic characters are you hoping Ferrell will revive? Sound off in the comments below!


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Midtown Raleigh News
For the first time in decades, Wake County voters face choices for DA
The district attorney is one of those elected officials whom few people relish meeting – at least inside the courthouse.
Such an encounter typically means someone has been charged with a crime, is a crime victim or is under investigation.
But as Wake County voters head to the polls to choose their first new district attorney in nearly three decades, the candidates in the May 6 primary are trying to introduce themselves to as many people as possible.
The longtime DA, Colon Willoughby, 63, announced in January that he would not seek re-election, and he left office in March. Now, two Democrats and four Republicans have filed for the job as Wake County's top prosecutor.
With Wake being the home of state government, the county's district attorney is perhaps the most powerful prosecutor in North Carolina.
Many of the state's public corruption and government malfeasance cases land in the Wake courts. North Carolina's district attorneys not only oversee the prosecutors, investigators and administrators in their offices, they also decide which cases to pursue while trying to balance the interests of justice and the communities they were elected to serve.
Hart Miles, a Raleigh defense attorney who grew up in the capital city, said this race should be of great interest to the entire county – even those who are not in and out of the courthouse on a routine basis. Because of that, Miles invited all the candidates to sit in front of his video camera to offer a glimpse of their candidacies for YouTube posts.
"Being in Raleigh all my life, I just think it's a really important race," Miles said. "It's a real unique elected position."
May 6 primary
A good district attorney, Miles said, should not be beholden to any political party or camp and should have the "good judgment and courage to do that right thing even if it is unpopular."
Voters in the primary election will narrow the field of Wake County DA candidates to one from each party. The Democrat and Republican winners will face each other in the Nov. 4 general elections.
Some voters already have cast their ballots. Early voting began Thursday and continues through May 3.
The Republican candidates are:
• John Bryant, 60, a lawyer in private practice who is running as a Republican, though he has sought elected office in Wake County before as a Democrat.
• Jeff Cruden, 51, a veteran prosecutor with the Wake district attorney's office who grew up in Raleigh and is making his first run for office.
• Jefferson Griffin, 33, a Wake County prosecutor and former defense attorney.
• Terry Allen Swaim, 45, a lawyer in private practice since 2007 who also has experience as an engineer and businessman.
The Democratic candidates are:
• Lorrin Freeman, 43, the Wake County Clerk of Court and a former prosecutor in the district attorney's office.
• Boz Zellinger, 32, an assistant Wake County district attorney who grew up in Raleigh.
For weeks, the candidates have tried to distinguish themselves.
The races have become more heated as the primary draws closer. Advocates for the two Democratic candidates have sparred over campaign literature.
Mailer dispute
Freeman's camp has complained about a direct-mail advertisement that raises questions about a bail-bond scheme uncovered in her office that led to criminal charges against two former clerks and two bondsmen.
The mailer, being circulated by the State Employees Association of North Carolina, an organization that endorsed Zellinger, states: "If she can't manage a couple of clerks in her own office, how can we trust her to put Wake County's most dangerous criminals behind bars?"
Willoughby, who was still in office when the grand jury handed up the criminal indictments, has praised Freeman for her handling of the bond scheme. He said she asked for an investigation immediately after being notified about the irregularities and did not hinder the criminal probe at all.
Zellinger has distanced himself from the mailer but has expressed his appreciation of the SEANC endorsement.
Freeman, the daughter of Franklin Freeman, a prominent Democrat and former N.C. Supreme Court justice, has touted her administrative experience as well as her work as a prosecutor in the Wake office and with the state attorney general. She has the support of high-ranking Democratic judges, the current and former Raleigh mayors, state Sen. Josh Stein and other high-profile Wake Democrats.
Zellinger, who speaks often about a need for the district attorney's office to be better connected to community organizations, points out his broader experience prosecuting cases. In addition to the SEANC endorsement, Zellinger received a nod from the Indy weekly newspaper.
Though the Republican candidates have not complained about mailers or campaign literature, they have tried to distinguish themselves in other ways.
GOP talking points
Cruden touts his support from the law enforcement community and the endorsement he won from the Raleigh Police Protective Association, an organization with 550 members who are sworn officers. He also won the endorsement of the Indy for the GOP primary.
Bryant has been a colorful storyteller, talking about his time on the Wake Forest football team and his experience driving trucks.
Griffin says his experience as a defense attorney and prosecutor gives him a special vantage point that he couples with his small-town roots to set himself apart.
Swaim has said he thinks the DA job should not be one held for decades.
"It doesn't have to be a lifetime," he said.
Willoughby, the longtime prosecutor who was the boss of four of the candidates, has not publicly endorsed anyone in the race.
He left the following guidance: "My advice to the next D.A. is to remember that you represent the people. You're not there just for the victims, you're not there just for the lawyers or the judge, you're there for the people."


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Annie Burrows was born in Suffolk, England, to parents who loved to read. Her home was always full of books, and every Saturday they went to the local library to stock up on more! ...
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Annie Burrows was born in Suffolk, England, to parents who loved to read. Her home was always full of books, and every Saturday they went to the local library to stock up on more! Always a bit of a daydreamer, Annie began to make up stories in her own head during long walks to and from school, and during the prolonged bouts of illness that kept her in bed. Part of every family holiday was spent visiting stately homes, or exploring ruined castles. As soon as they got home, Annie and her older sister would either dress up as lords and ladies and romp around the garden, or, if it was raining, draw intricate plans of their very own imaginary stately home, complete with secret tunnels and a maze in the extensive grounds. Her love of stories meant that when she was old enough to go to university, she chose to study English literature. She wasn't sure what she wanted to do beyond that, but meeting a handsome student of math, who was also the owner of a very powerful motorbike, helped her make up her mind. She married him, and followed him to Manchester, where he earned his doctorate. For many years Annie felt it was important to stay at home to raise her two children, but one day, when the youngest was at senior school, she began to wonder if all those daydreams that had kept her mind occupied whilst carrying out mundane chores, would provide similar pleasure to other women. Her first attempt at working one of her storylines into a manuscript that she could send to publishers took almost two years, mainly because she kept tearing it up and starting all over again. Having to get a job to help pay school fees and university tuition for her children didn't help either. This first completed novel was rejected by every single publisher she sent it to, but by this time, writing had become an addiction. Fortunately, Mills & Boon eventually accepted another one of her manuscripts, and His Cinderella Bride was published in September 2007. Because all she wants to do is write, having to go out to work to earn money had been really getting in the way!
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Dean of Admissions Addresses Application Leap
Thomas H. Parker, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, was quoted in a Feb. 16 Boston Globe article remarking on the recording-breaking amount of applications to the school. Amherst's 1 percent jump was keeping his staff busy, he told the newspaper. "You hire somebody new to read all these applications in the spring, and then in the fall they can't sit there and twiddle their thumbs, so they go out and recruit like the rest of us,'' Parker said.


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Written by Larry Gay
In the early 1900s, farmers and the farm equipment companies were searching for a way to cultivate row crops with power equipment. Motor cultivators were built from about 1915 to the early 1920s, but not many farms could justify owning both a tractor and a motor cultivator. A better solution appeared in 1924 when International Harvester started producing the McCormick-Deering Farmall tractor. Now there was a 2-plow size of tractor on the market that could perform the usual drawbar, belt pulley, and PTO tasks plus cultivate row crops.
The Farmall used a high clearance rear axle and a 74-inch wheel tread to straddle two rows of crops. The dual front wheels ran between the two rows. In 1927, John Deere introduced a different configuration of row-crop tractor with its Model C tractor, which became the Model GP during 1928. The John Deere GP tractor was built to cultivate three rows with an arched front axle straddling one row. The 49.5-inch wheel tread enabled the front and rear wheels to run in the spaces beside the center row. A 3-row, tractor-mounted planter completed the system. One advantage of the relatively narrow wheel tread was it eliminated side draft while pulling a 2-bottom plow.
The John Deere C and GP tractors introduced a mechanical power lift to raise and lower the planter or cultivator. The operator stepped on a pedal to raise the implement at the end of the field and then stepped on the pedal again to lower the implement after making the turn for the next trip across the field. The power lift was also used to raise and lower the front-mounted sweep rake. Now there was a fourth method of using tractor power to replace manual labor.
The John Deere GP tractor was rated at 10 drawbar horsepower and 20 belt horsepower with its horizontal 2-cylinder engine which operated on kerosene. The transmission provided three forward speeds of 2.3, 3.1, and 4.3 miles per hour. The PTO and power lift were a combined system.
The 3-row concept did not become popular and the GP was joined by the GP Wide-Tread in late 1928 and early 1929. The GP Wide-Tread was designed to cultivate two or four rows as it had dual front wheels and a 76-inch rear wheel tread. However, the mechanical power lift did become a popular feature and was soon provided by the other tractor manufacturers.
Larry Gay is the author of four tractor books published by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, including Farm Tractors 1975-1995 and Farm Tractors 1995-2005. These books may be obtained from ASABE at 800-695-2723 or asabe.org, click publications and then click book catalog.
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A few weeks ago, I had the good fortune to be able to attend the 2013 edition of the Digital Humanities Summer Institute in at the University of Victoria, in Victoria, British Columbia (w00t! international travel!) and figured I owe the reading public a report.
First of all, this certainly feels like a big event. Once upon a time it wasn't that many people (the site archive doesn't list participants until 2004, but we can see that the 2001 edition had 2 courses), but it has grown tremendously over the years, hitting 22 courses and nearly 500 people here in 2013. And that's not taking into account the three events put on by the institute but not in the summer. Consequently, while I can understand people talking about making lifelong friends at the event, I think these days that's harder unless you return over multiple years. It was big enough that I didn't feel bad skipping some of the planned events in order to go out for lunch or just let my brain rest a bit.
Second, I highly encourage anyone considering attending to see whether they can score a seat in Jennifer Guiliano's course on "Issues in Large Project Planning and Management". This was what I took, and it may have changed my work life. It would be fair to say that I am a convert to project management thinking and practice, though the former may be more important than the latter. Some of the more important lessons from the course for me: