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Tips, tricks, quick advice and 'snippets' of information relating to the Multistrada 1200 - MTS1200 motorcycle maintenance and servicing, riding the Multistrada 1200, MTS1200 workshop stuff - any tips, tricks and recommendations that'll make life a bit easier for Multistrada 1200 owners.
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Multistrada 1200 Colour Schemes / Paint Codes
Ducati Anniversary red 473.101 (PPG);
Clear lacquer part no. 228.880 (PPG);
Racing Gray frame and black wheel rims.
Pearl white, code L2909004 (LECHLER);
Enamel code L2920057 (LECHLER);
Clear lacquer code 228.880 (PPG);
Racing Gray frame and black wheel rims.
Black diamond code 57E22714 (AKZO);
Enamel code 54M22705 (AKZO);
Clear lacquer code 228.880 (PPG);
Racing Gray frame and black wheel rims
Multistrada 1200 Keyless Ignition
PIN Code Activation & Immobilizer override procedure
**Important** Your Ducati Dealer should have reset the factory default and advised you of the new PIN when you took delivery of your new Multistrada 1200 and recommended that you set your own personal PIN.
The PIN Code system allows you to turn the ignition on / start your Multistrada 1200 "temporarily" in the case of HF (Hands Free) system "malfunctions". I recommend that EVERYONE practice starting your MTS1200 using the pin code system (a) so you know that your PIN is right and (b) so you'll be familiar with the system as and when the need should arise! . Owners Manual pages 94-99 and 105-113.
The pin code does not get reset with firmware updates, the data is stored in different non-volatile memory area then the firmware.
Multistrada 1200 Electronic Key / Key Fob
keep your key safe! Drill a 2mm hole as shown and you can attach the key to a key ring or lanyard and maybe attach a tag with your mobile phone number in case of loss ;-) (thanks to 'dgmulti')
...and a variation for attaching a keyring to the Multistrada keyless electronic ignition keyfob (click the image below for a pictorial 'how to') - thanks to ducati.ms member 'xemaliaris'
Indicators / Turn Signals - Hazard Warning (4-way flashers)
There's plenty of circumstances where it's nice (and safer!) to be able to run your vehicle indicators / turn signal lamps to flash as hazard warning lights - sadly not possible with the Multistrada 1200! However it seems that Ducati may have acknowledged this omission as apparently they have now said that by September 2011 they will introduce an update for all Multistrada 1200's It's not clear if this will be as simple as just a 'software' update or require hardware as well (additional flasher relay?) and whether it will be free of charge or not.
Starting your MTS1200 / False Neutral light!
It's good practice when starting any bike (any vehicle) to hold the clutch in when hitting the start button (less stress on the starter motor as you're not turning gearbox components;-) Apparently (no experience personally), the Multistrada 1200 can be prone to showing the green neutral light / indicator when in fact the bike is still in gear.....result of hitting the starter button in such a case is the probability of a dropped bike! (it has happened to several people....you've been warned!!). Let the clutch lever out slowly once the bike is running ;-)
Multistrada 1200 / MTS 1200 Rear Brake Performance
Excessive travel of rear brake pedal ~ ineffective / poor rear brake ~ no rear brake ~ regular rear brake system bleeding required ~ faulty rear brake. Aug 2011: details of the official Ducati repair/fix added to this article:
Multistrada 1200 MTS1200 Rear Brake System Bleeding
MTS1200 Battery Charging - Flat Batteries!
There is no mention of the need to put the bike's battery on charge on a regular basis in the Multistrada 1200 Owners Manual but Ducati Dealers are advising owners to charge the battery regularly in view of the amount of 'electronics' on this motorcycle! Apparently some Ducati technicians are stating that bikes should be hooked up to an Optimate or similar (battery 'tender' not a basic battery charger;-) regularly!
No definitive answer yet but see this discussion (article lost - Ducatisti forum closed;-)
See also: BMW R1200GS Motorcycle Battery Care & Information as much of the information/advice is relevant to the MTS1200 (both motorcycles with a CANbus electrical system, both prone to flat batteries)
See also: CANbus, what's that?
|Memo from Ducati 'Avoid irregular battery discharge'
Recommended Switch Position
|"...during product running tests, we have noticed that, when in its 'down' position, the red sliding switch on the right-hand switch gear may inadvertently remain pressed in when the instrument panel is turned off or after locking the steering. This may lead to an irregular running-down of the battery while the vehicle is off.
In order to prevent this possibility, we advise that, after switching off your bike's instrument panel or after locking the steering, this switch be brought back up and left in its top position. We are preparing a software update that provides a warning on the dashboard when the switch remains in the incorrect position."
After Battery Disconnection
All electronic settings retained in the various ECUs will default to factory settings on reconnecting the battery! You will need to reset the clock, switch DTC back on (you'd think DTC 'on' would be default?!), change speedometer units (default is Km/h), change fuel consumption units (default is Km/l) and re-input any custom Ride Mode / suspension settings etc.
If you are going to disconnect the battery for any reason check and make a note of all the settings for the dash readout options and any 'custom' changes you have made to other configurable setting for suspension and riding Modes etc before disconnecting ;-)
Maintenance tip! - Multistrada 1200 standard OE exhaust system butterfly valve
The exhaust valve behind the heat shield between the CAT box and silencer is purely a 'noise control' system and not a performance related system like EXUP valves / power valve. However that said if the valve is not operating correctly (the external mechanism can seize / partially seize due to dirt/corrosion/lack of lubrication resulting in the valve remaining closed or failing to fully open;-) your bike will run 'rough'! Dependent on the level of inoperation you may get an EXVL error show up on the dash display.
Regularly check that the mechanism operates freely and that there is not excessive free play in the cable that operates the valve. Use an old paint brush or similar to clear any dirt that has accumulated in the spring mech and spray with ACF50 or WD40.
Some owners choose to remove the valve altogether - check out the 'How to' & FAQs section for an article to be added soon.
Multistrada 1200 Paddock / Motorcycle Stands
Single Sided Swingarm Paddock Stands (Rear stands / Reversible swingarm stands)
The rear axle is the same at the 1098/1198/Streetfighter so stands listed for those models will 'fit'. The axle internal diameters are:
41mm on the sprocket side, 43mm on the open side.
Front Stand (Headstock stands) - 24mm 'pin' required to fit the headstock tube
Ducati Multistrada 1200 Pannier System Mounts
Check the rubbers on the pillion peg mounting "brackets". The rubbers have a ridge on the back side that interlocks with a groove on the pillion peg mounting "bracket" when properly pushed home.. They can be pulled off but it doesn't appear they would leave of their own accord however they could be pulled off when removing the panniers and lost, or at least disengaged partially from the securing ridge, allowing them to vibrate off later. Remove the rubbers and reseat having applied a silicone adhesive or similar glue;-)
Rear Wheel Nut / Hub Sprocket Carrier Nut
Check your hub circlip regularly, if it's still loose the nut hasn't moved relative to the hub but if it's tight the nut needs to be tightened.
Digital Dash Speed Display / Speedometer - How to convert kmh to mph
With ignition off, hold in the headlight flasher and the indicator cancel switch together then turn on the ignition. The main display will show 'units' and you can then use the indicator cancel to select which ones you want, save (keep the indicator cancel button depressed) and exit.
Vehicle speed indicator (Digital speed display / Digital speedometer)
From the Multistrada 1200 Owners Manual: This function displays vehicle speed (Km/h or mph depending on the set measurement system). The instrument panel receives information about the actual speed (calculated in km/h) and displays the number increased by 8%.
i.e. true speed is the displayed speed x 92.6% - examples:
|Indicated/Displayed Speed
|Actual Speed
|Indicated/Displayed Speed
Multistrada 1200 Riding Modes (Dynamic Control)
ABS on
ABS on
ABS on
ABS off
All models have the 3 engine maps and DTC. The Standard model can be had with or without ABS. "S" models (Sport or Touring) get Ohlins DES with appropriate front/rear compression & rebound as well as rear preload suspension adjustments.
All features can be further tweaked to match your individual preferences. The bike will remember your settings. The exception is ABS which will always have to be manually turned off in the Sport, Touring, and Urban modes (the ABS remains on to some extent in all modes - it has to be separately shut off every time the ignition is turned off and back on).
In the default settings, when choosing enduro mode, the ABS is not active, however it is not completely disabled (I'm not aware of any varying levels of ABS), so if you switch from enduro mode to any of the other three modes, ABS will be active again.
The presets provided by Ducati are starting points - you can go into sub menus and fiddle around to your heart's content, tweaking a few clicks of compression damping, changing the horsepower, shutting off the ABS or traction control, to make the presets your own. You can always reset them to the factory provided defaults with the click of a button, too.
Maintenance Tip Always tie your front brake lever down so the bike won't move forward and slide off the side stand. If the bike moves it tends to fold the kickstand up and thats a no no. Binding the front brake has always worked well for me. Ride safe....Les (lesbrownjr59)
No Time for a Proper Polish Job? Use a spray household wax furniture polish - spray on to a clean rag to avoid overspray you'd get applying direct to the bike. Quick wipe over, leave a few minutes and buff up.....quick, effective and effortless.
I've found I can just wipe away any tarnish or water marks on my Titanium cans with Pledge Orange (and I guess any Orange polish), much easier than conventional auto polish.
Cleaning your motorcycle A soft clean cloth soaked in WD40 is good for lifting greasy stuff and buffing up exhaust pipes etc. White Spirit or Paraffin are good for lifting tar spots and won't damage paintwork. Pledge Orange Furniture polish is great stuff for getting a nice finish quick!! (and cleaning screens and visors - spray on, leave a few minutes and polish off with a soft clean cloth :-) [more cleaning tips]
Chain Lubing Try lubing after a ride. The chain is warmer and the lube can sneak into the tiny gaps (wipe the chain over first with a rag soaked in WD40). Then overnight the lube will 'dry' and will be much less likely to fling on your next ride. Lubing just before a ride doesn't allow time for the lube to gel and guarantees fling. Also with an O-ring chain you just need enough lube to cover the rollers. The sideplates and pins have lube in them sealed by the O-ring. Don't bother lubing the sideplates, unless you have installed a non-O-ring chain or you'll be riding in wet or salty conditions. Do a Google search on chain lubing for lots of info.
Getting Chain Lube Off The Rear Wheel Parafin (kerosene) is excellent stuff for removing chain lube (and WD40 is pretty good also). To avoid lubing the rear brake instead of directly spraying the wheel, spray into a small piece of rag, saturate it, then wipe the Parafin/WD40 on the wheel. Wait 5 minutes and wipe the Parafin/WD40 off. WD40 is a great cleaner, but never mistake it for a lubricant. Pledge Orange and similar household furniture polishes are good also!
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In the book How Remarkable Women Lead: The Breakthrough Model for Work and Life, Joanna Barsh and Susie Cranston write, "Purpose is what drives you. It's your source of inspiration and the compass that guides your way to making a difference, and at the same time to the deepest level of happiness."
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Psychologist, author, Harvard lecturer, and happiness expert, Tal Ben-Shahar, created a three-step process to identify – and live – your purpose.
1. Make three lists by answering the following questions:
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Hint: When making these lists, be as specific as possible. For example, maybe you really love public speaking, but only under certain circumstances or with certain audiences. Those details may reveal key factors of your purpose.
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Morphine is the drug of choice for the management of severe pain in advanced cancer but opioids are frequently denied to patients who could benefit from them. Patient Opiophobia-Patients and their families may also have fears or express concerns about morphine therapy. Prescription of morphine is interpreted by some patients as a message that death is imminent. This requires explanation that morphine can be used for months or years and is entirely compatible with a normal lifestyle. Other patients resist taking morphine for fear there may be nothing in reserve should their pain worsen. This requires reassurance that the therapeutic range of morphine is sufficient to allow escalation of the dose if necessary. A history of being 'allergic to morphine' usually relates to nausea or vomiting which occurred when parenteral morphine was given to an opioid naive patient for acute pain. Immunological allergy to morphine is rare and given explanation, reassurance and the cover of antiemetics, most patients can be started on morphine without ill effect. Patients may express concern about addiction. They require explanation about tolerance and physical dependence and reassurance that psychological dependence is not a clinical concern. If patients claim that morphine did not help their pain it may be that the dose was too low, given too infrequently or they were not given instructions about what to do for breakthrough pain. The importance of other aspects of patients' suffering — physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual — to their perception of pain cannot be underestimated. Patients given morphine in an apparently appropriate dose but who report no benefit, and especially those who report no benefit after escalation of the dose, nearly always have psychosocial problems compounding their pain.• Given adequate explanation, good prescribing and individual titration of dosage, most patients will achieve good pain relief without unacceptable side effects.*53\55\2*
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Chicago architecture, nautical style
Posted by theluxurylife in Chicago, Featured Hotel, For the Family, Uncategorized on June 25, 2012
Chicago's iconic skyline is counted among one of the world's most recognizable. High-rise buildings have been defined (and redefined) in Chicago―it really is the birthplace of the skyscraper. The Chicago River, snaking through the heart of the city, is the perfect place to experience architecture in a truly special fashion.
Take in some of the world's most striking skyscrapers while learning about the evolution of Chicago's architectural styles and the famous turn-of-the-century Chicago School. Throughout the years, most of the world's most prominent building designers have worked in Chicago―it's the most important city in North America when it comes to built landscapes and architecture.
Dozens of Chicago's most notable buildings are nestled along the banks of the Chicago River, which weaves through downtown from Lake Michigan. This makes a boat tour of the city's architecture an ideal way to learn the stories of the city. Float under moveable bridges along the river as you crane your neck and look skyward. Get up close to jaw-dropping buildings like the John Hancock Center, the AON Center, the Trump Tower and the Willis Tower, the tallest building in the United States. Seeing truly is believing.
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Posted by theluxurylife in Destination Events, For the Family, New York City on April 18, 2012
Spring may be the loveliest time to visit New York City, with flowers in full bloom, events in abundance, and the weather warm but not insufferable as it can be in summer. And while Spring in The City That Never Sleeps draws its share of fever-struck romantics, hipsters and the swanky elite, more than ever it's become an ideal destination for families looking for a decidedly Manhattan change of pace. New York offers a cornucopia of cultural, entertainment and dining choices for everyone. Make this Spring memorable with an action-packed, heart-pumping New York family stay.
If a red double-decker tour bus draws embarrassed glares, and the Empire State Building provokes a pitchy chorus of "been there done that," stop the rolling eyes and whining with a memory-making helicopter ride over New York City. With an impeccable safety record and rave reviews, Liberty Helicopter Tours boasts the highest view of New York City, bar none. Downtown Manhattan Heliport, 12th Avenue at West 30th Street, 212-967-6464.
And it would be something like sin not to tour Central Park in the spring, on foot, on a bicycle, or riding horse and carriage. Remember that May is bike month in New York City and there are lots of rides, events and even riding classes planned for kids and adults. A bicycle cruise through Central Park for views of Belvedere Castle, Strawberry Fields, and the Shakespearean Garden is worth the $35 fee. Includes bike rental, helmet and tour guide. 2 Columbus Circle, 58th Street and Broadway, 212-541-8759.
All that walking and riding will surely stimulate the family appetite. No excuse for stomach pangs in New York City with the Enthusiastic Gourmet offering eating tours of Chinatown, Little Italy and the Lower East Side. Learn a little New York neighborhood history while sampling food from a variety of restaurants, bakeries and food stores. Dim sum, linguini with clams, or bagel and lox, no culinary whim will go unsatisfied. For meeting points and schedule information call 646-409-4724.
After glutting, a nap at the hotel might be the ticket. Maybe Mom can slip out for some shopping. That's right. And how deny her this, in New York City, the shopper's mecca? Mom may or may not know that there's more to shopping in Manhattan than deluxe boutiques and glitzy department stores. For a walk on the bargain side she might want to take the Elegant Tightwad Tour. This excursion hits classy but non-bankrupting shopping destinations. 800-808-4614.
Later, take in a Broadway show, or make some starlit family memories with the Harbor Lights Cruise on the deck of the relaxing Circle Line. See the world's most famous skyline at night, and a close-up and shadowy view of the Statue of Liberty (who never sleeps, you know). Manhattan. Pier 83, West 42nd St. at 12th Avenue, 212-563-3200.
The Best Family-Friendly NYC Hotels
The Loews Regency New York enjoys a loyal following that has become increasingly rare in modern times. The Regency NY can credit both its stately, contemporary style and its excellent staff for this devotion. Take advantage of their Loews Loves Kids program which features special gift bags, children's menus, availability for cribs and rollaway beds, and mini-bars stocked with child-friendly snacks, plus favorites from Dylan's Candy Store. The program even has something for tweens and teens, including two music download cards, and a lending library of DVD players, board games and more.
To experience the exciting, fast-paced, sensory symphony that is Manhattan, few places are better than Times Square. To experience that same electric atmosphere, but with a quiet place to retire at the end of the day, few hotels are better than the 4 star Crowne Plaza New York. The hotel itself is modern in design, with each room offering awe-inspiring views and a quiet respite at day's end. The hotel has an indoor pool, a rarity in NYC, and we are offering fantastic rates for the season.
From its dazzling lobby replete with enormous chandeliers to its grand staircase and soaring 55-storey tower, The New York Palace is the epitome of Manhattan opulence. The historic Villard Mansion houses the public spaces of the hotel, while the modern glass tower behind it contains the more contemporary guestrooms. Family trips usually involve the daunting task of finding two connecting rooms, but this hotel offers many double bedded room types, and breath-taking views of St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Boston: Les Misérables
Posted by theluxurylife in Boston, Destination Events, For the Family on March 5, 2012
March 13 – April 1, 2012
Composer Claude-Michel Schönberg's passionate musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's 1862 novel Les Misérables returns to the stage for two weeks at the Boston Opera House. One of the longest running shows in Broadway history, Tony and Olivier Award winning, this poignant tale of French convict Jean Valjean remains a crowd favorite with multi-generational appeal. This is the 25th anniversary revival of the Boublil and Schönberg masterpiece, re-orchestrated and brought back onstage by acclaimed producer Cameron Mackintosh.
Les Misérables is a larger-than-life epic that recounts the tribulations and triumphs of Jean Valjean. After doing 19 years of hard time for stealing a loaf of bread, Valjean leaves the chain-gang only to find that freedom is equally brutal and remorseless. Shown unexpected kindness by a bishop, he builds a new life and false identity under the scrutiny of the villainous policeman Javert, one of the more compelling stage antagonists of recent years.
This anniversary production has been retooled: story sharpened, music tweaked, staging reconsidered. A new set design inspired by Victor Hugo's artworks projects a bruised colour-palette bleeding into shadow, evoking a grim industrial slum. Claude-Michel Schönberg and lyricist Herbert Kretzmer are masters at building soaring ensemble numbers, as the inspired finale of Act I, 'One Day More,' attests.
Relive the show tune standards that made Les Misérables famous, such as 'I Dreamed a Dream', 'On My Own,', 'Do You Hear the People Sing?', 'Empty Chairs at Empty Tables' and of course 'One Day More'. The New York Times calls it an "unquestionably spectacular production from start to finish."
Catch 'Les Mis' this spring at the Boston Opera House, March 13 to April 1, 2012. 539 Washington Street Boston, MA 02111, (617) 259-3400
WHERE TO STAY: The Taj Boston Hotel boasts one of the most scenic addresses in Boston's Back Bay. Bordered on one side by the Public Garden and on the other side by fashionable Newbury Street, and only a short walk away from the Opera House, the 4 star Taj Boston promises to create a luxury hotel experience like no other.
Awarded with the coveted Green Seal Silver Certification, the luxury Nine Zero Hotel has met a rigorous set of environmental standards including recycling, energy and water conservation and much more. Situated in the heart of downtown Boston, Nine Zero Boston, a Kimpton Hotel is a stunning 4 star boutique property and the ideal getaway for any traveler whether visiting for business or leisure.
The Fairmont Copley Plaza, also close to The Opera House, boasts 21-foot high gilded coffered ceilings and beautifully ornate detailing. This 4.5 star landmark has been the recipient of the coveted AAA Four Diamond Award every year since 1997, a true testament to the hotel's refined elegance and gracious service. Stay with us for fantastic rates.
Posted by theluxurylife in Cool Hunters, For the Family, Santa Monica on February 28, 2012
The mention of Santa Monica conjures images of languid movie stars, oceanfront estates, kitschy theme parks, and freakish natural beauty. Santa Monica Beach, a silky stretch of white sand just off the bluff of Ocean Boulevard, beckons surfers and sun-worshippers. Miles of soft sand and mild waves soothe the hectic mind. But Santa Monica isn't just a Lotus Land of sun and sand peppered with tanned celebrities. People aren't just lying around like lizards on the beach (though many are). Make no mistake: this is, despite the apparent languor, a body-conscious, body-friendly zone, a place of muscular activity, where physical exertion, fitness, and beauty form its core principles.
Which is to say, not everyone tools around Santa Monica in Kodachrome Ferraris. Many locals and visitors alike rollerblade, wind-skate, jog, walk, and bike everywhere, for pleasure or lifestyle choice. Miles of bike paths circle and crisscross the city. Palisades Park, a 25-acre sprawl of palm trees overlooking the Pacific Ocean, is a Mecca for bikers, hikers, walkers, yogis and voyeurs taking in the Muscle Beach exhibition.
Behind Ocean Boulevard, parallel to the beach, lies the pedestrian-friendly Third Street Promenade, a two mile jaunt of shops and eateries where vehicles are prohibited and the exercise will justify a seaside feast. At the end of historic Route 66 looms the Santa Monica Pier and its Ferris wheel, roller coaster and merry-go-round. Acrobats and circus clowns will keep you on your toes, and live evening music will drive you to dance. All of this taking place some 30 feet above the lapping blue of the Pacific.
Just a short bike ride or power-walk south down the bike path brings you to mythical Muscle Beach, the Medina of the body beautiful, where young Arnold Schwarzenegger used to strut his rhomboids before branching off into other forms of posing, and Venice Boardwalk, that catwalk of beach culture, kitsch, trinkets, tasty grub and breezy bars.
WHERE TO STAY: The Hotel Oceana sits right on Ocean Avenue in a presitgious residential area, just steps from Santa Monica Beach, Palisades Park and Third Street Promenade. Stay with us for a complimentary upgrade and waived service feeds which includes use of pool, fitness center, beach cruiser bicycles, WiFi, newspaper and local calls.
Shutters on the Beach is one of only two hotels right on the sandy shores of Santa Monica. Enjoy a full gamut of amenities from an intimate outdoor pool deck with a heated pool, whirlpool spa, poolside cabanas, chaise lounges, offers the ideal place to lay back and relax while listening to the soothing sounds of the ocean waves lapping up on the shore.
The Hotel Casa Del Mar is the perfect spot to watch the sunset over the Pacific, a cozy retreat on a chilly evening, your first stop and your last. This 5 star boutique luxury hotel offers the ambience of a modern California beach club while paying homage to the original grandeur and Renaissance aesthetic that has made it a favorite for both Santa Monica elites and discerning travelers alike.
Posted by theluxurylife in Boston, Destination Events, Food and Wine, For the Family on February 17, 2012
March 17th, 2012
Besides Dublin itself, you couldn't pick a better city than Boston to observe St. Patrick's Day. With its deep Irish roots and resonant Irish mythos, Boston remains one of the top destinations around the world for St. Patrick's Day. From the South Boston parade to pub crawls, Irish music, the Irish Heritage Trail, no Celtic stone is left unturned in Beantown's full-blooded St. Paddy's Day celebrations.
Get into the mood with The Chieftains on Wednesday, Mar 14 8:00 p.m. at Boston Symphony Hall. The six-time Grammy winners have garnered world fame playing traditional Irish music. Paddy Moloney and band return for a pre-St. Patrick's Day bash and a prelude to the Guinness tsunami.
Speaking of which, this year the World's Largest Pub Crawls hopes to make history yet again in Boston. Up to the challenge? Join the Luck of the Irish St. Patrick's Day pub crawl, enlisting some of Boston's best bars, and offering great drink specials. With its surfeit of pubs, cocktail lounges, and hotels, Boston's bar scene is considered one of the liveliest in the U.S. and exploring it on your own is an option. Compact, walkable, culturally rich, metropolitan Boston offers an A-Z of quality drinking establishments.
Start with ALIBI, a smooth lounge bar housed in the stylish Liberty Hotel (215 Charles Street). The hotel was once the Charles Street Jail, and Alibi retains remnants of its earlier incarnation with prison bars and floor outlines of old cells. And, as the name suggests, DRINK (348 Congress Street) is a bar that celebrates the wet stuff in all its variations, and tops the list for creative cocktails in Boston. Want to dress up? Try the elegant Bristol Lounge at the Four Seasons (200 Boylston Street), or the low-lit Vox Populi (755 Boylston), appointed with with inviting banquettes. Later, walk on the wild side to The Franklin Café (278 Shawmut Avenue), a cultish late-night neighbourhood café bar where local chefs and waiters wind down—so it has quality grub too.
And what would St. Patrick's Day be without a parade? The City of Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade takes place on Sunday March 18 1:00 p.m. at Broadway MBTA Station. Bring your shamrocks and shillelaghs. And if you're in town for the week don't miss the 13th Annual Irish Film Festival, taking place March 22 – March 25, 2012 at the Somerville Theater, Somerville and the Brattle Theater, Cambridge.
WHERE TO STAY: The Back Bay Hotel is a historical landmark in the city of Boston. Once a former Police Station, the Back Bay Hotel is a one-of-a-kind 4 star boutique property in Back Bay, one of the most sought after locations in all of Boston with nearby attractions including Newbury Street, Boston Common and the Public Gardens.
The Onyx Hotel offers contemporary style, complimentary wine receptions every evening and is a pet-friendly hotel. Only minutes from Faneuil Hall and the North Station, the luxury Onyx Hotel Downtown Boston has been awarded with the coveted Green Seal Silver Certification. Book with us for incredible rates during the month of March.
Enjoy a 5 star stay at the Boston Harbor Hotel. An architectural masterpiece, The Boston Harbor Hotel is conveniently located on the historic Rowes Wharf, one of the most scenic locations in the city. Inspiration from its surroundings and of the area's colonial past, filters seamlessly in to the hotel and is visible in both the public spaces and spacious guestrooms.
Posted by theluxurylife in Chicago, Destination Events, Food and Wine, For the Family on February 17, 2012
Lake Michigan will be Green on March 17th!
Sláinte! No city in the world does St. Patrick's Day quite like Chicago. With its green river, green beer, and week long schedule of festivities, you won't find a richer, greener celebration of St. Patrick's Day this side of Ireland. Chicago's St. Paddy's Week kicks off Sunday, March 11th, 7:00 p.m. at the Chicago Irish American Heritage Center with Irish Dance Chicago. Over 150 local step dancers will hoof it Riverdance-style. Or check out Gaelic Storm Friday & Saturday, March 11th & 13th at the House of Blues. Made famous as the Celtic party band in the film Titanic, Gaelic Storm returns to Chicago with their lively medley of Irish drinking songs.
In a singular tradition, the Chicago River will be dyed Kelly Green on Saturday March 17, starting at 10:00 A.M. The best place to view this year will be between Columbus and Wabash. The Parade begins at noon on Saturday, March 17th. Head to the Buckingham Fountain Viewing Stand to see floats, bands, bagpipers, dancers and this year's Irish Queen and her court. Post-parade, the Irish American Heritage Center puts on a family-oriented festival featuring Irish dance, music and food, as well as children's activities. This year's lineup includes Ireland's Tim O'Shea & Patrick Buckley. And later that day don't miss the St. Patrick's Day Fireworks,a 10-minute pyrotechnic show on theChicagolakefront, synchronized to traditional Celtic tunes and modern Irish music.
On Wednesday, March 16th, 7:30 p.m. Chicago's Symphony Center hosts "Make Them Hear You," Celtic entertainment with a narration by actor, Martin Sheen, and stirring performances by Metropolis Symphony Orchestra, Old St. Patrick's Concert Choir and Trinity Irish Dancers & Vocalists.
Of course, when St. Patrick's Day finally arrives you'll want to check out Chicago's brilliant pubs. You're likely to find a legit Irish pub on just about any corner. But for the best in corned beef, cabbage and beer, try one of these:
Avondale: Chief O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant, 3471 N. Elston.
Beverly: Keegan's Pub, 10618 S. Western.
Gold Coast: Butch McGuires Tavern, 20 W. Division.
Lincoln Park: Halsted Harp, 2138 N. Halsted.
River North: Celtic Crossings, 751 N. Clark.
River North: Fado Irish Pub,100 W. Grand.
Streeterville: Lizzie McNeill's 400 N. McClurg.
And to nurse your hangover next morning, Chicago has a superabundance of superb breakfast and brunch joints, coffee shops and quiet, dimly lit cafés. So let 'er rip.
WHERE TO STAY: Towering above the Chicago skyline lies the Trump International Chicago Hotel. As North America's 2nd tallest building, the 5 star hotel will make you feel luxurious during any stay. With floor to ceiling windows, many of which face Michigan River, it is the only hotel with unprecendented views of the St. Patrick's Day river event! Book with us now for complimentary upgrades.
The Hotel Palomar, a Kimpton Hotel is only a few blocks from the River event and is a favorite among our clients. Enjoy creative cocktails on-site at Sable Bar and Restaurant, made famous by their in-house mixologists. This 4.5 star hotel includes a heated indoor pool and sundeck and fitness center, and is eco and pet-friendly.
Hotel Sax Chicago is a 4 star hotel is located on State Street and the Chicago River, one block from the Chicago Loop and next to the world-famous House of Blues. Visit their Crimson Lounge for enchanting nightlife offering bottle service, DJ-driven music beats, and a diverse cocktail menu.
Posted by theluxurylife in Destination Events, Food and Wine, For the Family, New York City on February 17, 2012
March 17th, 2012
On St. Patrick's Day the streets of Manhattan fill up with green-clad revelers from near and far. The St. Patrick's Day Parade, and a visit to the nearest Irish pub works for most traditionalists. Others know that St. Patrick's Day in New York means more than parades and green beer. But first, the parade. This yearly tradition of bagpipes, clan tartans and green hats began on the streets of Manhattan in 1762 and has not relented since. The 2012 parade kicks off at 11 a.m. at 44th Street and Fifth Avenue.
After the parade, stop at St. Patrick's Cathedral for a traditional mass, or scope out the architecture before hitting one of New York's fine pubs. For an old-school experience, start with McSorley's (15 E 7th Street), New York's longest running saloon. Take in the history, the sawdust-covered floors, and the ghosts of Prohibition. Choose from two kinds of beer—McSorley's Light or McSorley's Dark—and belly up. There are no stools.
For a cozier experience, try Molly's Pub & Restaurant (287 3rd Avenue), a traditional Irish pub with plush chairs and a log-burning fireplace, famous for its Shepherd's Pie and well-foamed pints of Guinness. The Swift Bar (34 East 4th Street) offers one of the city's finest draft selections. Named after Irish author Jonathan Swift, the pub has church-pew booths and a mural that pays homage to its namesake. Paddy Maguire's Ale House (237 3rd Avenue) boasts the largest pint of Guinness below 20th Street. Original doors from Ireland authenticate the experience.
More serious imbibers might enjoy Saint Paddy's Pub Crawl Saturday, March 17, when thousands of sudsers hit more than 100 pubs across five miles in three days. Tickets: $15 per day of crawling. For a brief reprieve from drinking, an evening with The Pogues, that most Irish of groups, is the ticket. The Pogues return to New York for an all-ages show that will include drunken sing-a-longs and non-traditional Irish dancing. Terminal 5, 610 West 56th Street. 7 p.m.
If you're seeking a more refined St. Patrick's Day celebration visit the Irish Arts Center on Sunday March 18 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a free, family-friendly afternoon of authentic Irish music, dance, song, language and crafts. Join the workshops or take in the performances and activities. Reserve through irishartscenter.org.
And if you want to forgo the green beer and Celtic arts for good Irish cooking, Gourmet St. Patrick's Day at 9 (800 9th Avenue) features reinterpreted Irish classics like corned beef & potato ravioli with corned beef consommé, and green potato risotto with asparagus.
WHERE TO STAY: The 4 star Waldorf-Astoria hotel is near the parade route, and is known as one of the quintessential New York hotels. World-renowned for over a century, Waldorf Astoria's grace and elegance is enhanced by its deep-rooted history. From Waldorf Salad to countless depictions in film, engulf yourself in Old World New York atmosphere. Book with us for a complimentary upgrade before March 31st, 2012.
For a more luxurious experience, located on the top floors of Waldorf Astoria, Waldorf Towers are the crème de la crème of the Waldorf experience. This 4.5 star hotel within a hotel offers guests unsurpassed service, dedicated staff, and a truly gracious New York experience. Enjoy an upgrade on us during select dates this spring.
The 4.5 star Loews Regency Hotel is located on the cusp of both Midtown East and the Upper East Side, guests have access to two of Manhattan's most desirable neighborhoods. Both new and returning guests feel that they are coming home to Park Avenue and appreciate the consistency they experience at this 4.5 star Upper East Side/Midtown East hotel.


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text: The book of Job in the Bible offers an amazing perspective into the life circumstances of a godly person struggling with difficult circumstances. So often, and understandably so, we ask God "why" events are happening to us. The why question implies that somehow God is obligated to reconcile our perception of an injustice against His immutable attribute of justice in any situation. Job is no exception. As a righteous and God fearing believer, he led a blessed life until it was challenged by hardship. During that hardship he challenged God's justice and was chastised by his friends for doing so. In chapters 27 and 28 then again in chapters 33 and 34 we learn through the life of Job that difficult events in our lives are not always an expression of retribution or God's judgement as a manifestation of His justice towards us (which was what Job was trying to understand) but can also be a display of His sovereign control of events (actively or passively) which leads us to a fear of God and ultimately allows Him to teach us wisdom (28:28). Job wanted to know "why", God wanted to teach "what" and that "what" is what can bring us into a deeper spiritual walk with Him.


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Judge Rules In Favor Of Trump Over Fate Of Consumer Watchdog
The following is an excerpt from CBSNews.com | November 28, 2017 |
WASHINGTON — A federal judge has ruled in favor of President Trump in his effort to appoint the acting head of nation's top financial watchdog agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
In a ruling from the bench Tuesday afternoon, Judge Timothy Kelly declined to stop on an emergency basis the president from putting in place Mick Mulvaney, currently the White House's budget director. In doing so, Kelly ruled against Leandra English, the CFPB's deputy director. English had requested an emergency restraining order to stop Mulvaney from becoming the acting director of the bureau.
"The Administration applauds the Court's decision, which provides further support for the President's rightful authority to designate Director Mulvaney as Acting Director of the CFPB," White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah said of the District Court's ruling. "It's time for the Democrats to stop enabling this brazen political stunt by a rogue employee and allow Acting Director Mulvaney to continue the Bureau's smooth transition into an agency that truly serves to help consumers."
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Tamara- AP Physics
Measurements in Physics
Position vs. Time
Free Fall Lab
Human Cannon Ball
Helicopters in Flight
Force Table lab
PE lab
momentum vpython
Ballistic Pendulum Mini Lab
Centripetal Force Lab
Rotational Motion Lab
Moons of Jupiter Lab
Lab: Interpreting and Matching Displacement vs. Time Motion Graphs
Create a Displacement vs. Time graph.
Gain competence in the use of motion detector and related equipment.
Understand the relationship between position vs. time, velocity and acceleration.
TI-84 Calculator-Based Lab Unit (CBL-II)
Motion detector
Meter stick
Computer with LoggerPro software
Part I –
Develop a position vs. time story that describes a body in motion incorporating at least the following four types of motion.
standing still
moving with constant velocity
moving with variable negative velocity
moving with variable positive velocity
Illustrate the story on a position vs. time graph.
Use a legend to cross reference sections of the graph with the corresponding sections of the story.
Underneath the graph, write instructions for another lab group to move according to the graph you have drawn (see page 2 for example).
Part II – AT THE LAB STATION IN CLASS WITH A PARTNER
4. Exchange graphs with another lab group. Each participant should read and interpret each other's graphs to understand how to move. Measure out and mark meaningful locations on the floor and practice the motion.
5. Now it's time for you to match your physical motion to another group's descriptive motion graph. You have 3 attempts to match it as best you can. Save a copy best graph your motion creates and reproduce this graph using LoggerPro. See Mrs.
Geddes if you need instructions for uploading data to LoggerPro.
Motion instructions for partner:
(Sample Example)
A) Start with your back to the sensor at a position 2 meters away from the motion sensor.
B) For the first two seconds, walk backwards toward the motion sensor with slow constant velocity and stop 0.5 m from the sensor.
C) For t=2 to t=4, accelerate forward away from the sensor stopping at 3 m from the sensor.
D) Stop for 1 second, then go backwards 2 meters in 1 second at a constant velocity.
E) etc.
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Tamara's Adventure
Tamara arrives at the park and begins her refreshing morning run and travels 1.5 miles before realizing that she is lost.
Then she begins to jog in the opposite direction for 1.2 miles
Then, Tamara become tired and must stop and rest for 25 minutes.
Tamara soon encounters a dog that proceeds to chase her for .5 miles.
To try to lose the dog, Tamara changes direction and runs at varying speeds for another 1.5 miles before the dog loses interest and goes away. Tamara has a long walk home.
Graph at the bottom of the page.
Instructions for the motion detector:
Stand about 5 feet in front of the motion detector. Move forward at a constant rate for 1.5 seconds. Then, move backwards half the first distance at a constant speed for .75 seconds. Stand still for 1.25 seconds, then move away from the detector for .5 seconds. Finally, go towards the motion detector at a varying speed.
The position vs. time graph was very difficult to recreate with the motion detector. The motion detector was very sensitive to our every movement, so the recreated graph is not exactly what we originally thought it was going to be. The error in our LoggerPro graph is merely human error because we cannot stand completely still after moving as quickly as needed. Also, we could not produce exactly the same speed during the correct amount of time as necessary. This is as close as we got to our intended graph. The graph teaches you how velocity and acceleration are different.
Tamara's Adventure- Position vs Time graph
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- Start my own makeup brand
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- If I could bottle that, I'd be rich.
- Sometimes, contra the Klingon proverb, revenge is better served piping hot.
- Canary feathers: best attacked with toothpick, rotary brush, or floss?
- I hold with those who favor fire.
- Ooh, in between the dark and the light.
- Why yes, I will have fries with that.
- Neeyur, neeyur, neeyur, neeyur, neeyur, neeyur, neeyur.
- Random thoughts, or as my friend eithnepdb might say, "Tiny Notes" from the smallest meeting possible:
Sometimes, it's the simple things that can mean so much.
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Yours are much more poetic than mine - and I usually swear a lot more ;)
The Count says
Maybe you need to attend a better class of meetings. ; )


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Medium of the Art / Technique of the Artist.
A piece of art work that I saw in the Harn was an add made by the Guerilla Girls in protest of male dominated art world. Seeing this art work in person helped me better appreciate the artwork because when its seen in person, one can really understand just how big this artwork is, which is sometime you cant really articulate when you see it in a photo. The medium that the Guerilla Girls use is advertisement which I found striking because it really spoke to the culture of the world and how ad driven it is. This artwork communicated to me how unjust the art world is because the majority of art work in major museums are by white males, which upset me because art is suppose to be universal and to only be limited to one select group doesn't add up. Also, part of the reason why the Guerilla Girls wear masks is to protect their identity so it doesn't have a negative impact on their art career.
Design of the Museum
The Korean Art Collection wing was appealing to be because of the stark contrast between the architecture and the art itself. The architecture has a modernist appeal to it and is very clean cut. The art, on the other hand, was very traditional. Some of the pieces in the exhibit were as old as the 4th and 5th century. This exhibit gave me a sense of comfort because it shows that we can keep culture while at the same time creating new traditions.
Art and Core Values
Street Scene, Market Place by Jonas Lie appealed to my core value on interdependence. To me, interdependence is vital to human life because it provides human connections and allows a better way of life. This painting is of a New York market place and in this picture people are buying and selling things. In this picture, the sellers are relying on the women to buy the stuff they are selling so that they can make a profit. The women, likewise, are relying on the sellers to give them what they need. This picture highlights the need of people with skills that vary from ours so that we can obtain the things that we need or want in life that make it enjoyable. The artwork instills the feeling of comfort in me because it shows that the skills I lack, other people have. This helps me cherish my belief in interdependence even more and how important it is to not exclude people from society because it shows the world on a micro scale.
Art and the Good Life
Jim Twadell's Place by George Wesley Bellows conveys the theme of the Good Life for me. To me, part of the Good Life is the ability to do things for yourself. This painting shows a rural scene and shows only a woman at work. To me this highlights independence because she is not relying on anyone else to help her. The Good Life theme depicted in this art is sustaining the Good Life because in order to keep the Good Life, the woman still has to work for it. This adds to my understanding of the Good Life because this painting shows that the Good Life doesn't come easy and it requires work and effort to maintain it.


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NASCAR's new low down force package in force for 2016 made its debut at Atlanta Motor Speedway Sunday. NASCAR announced prior to the season that the package will be campaigned the entire NASCAR Sprint Cup season NASCAR's tracks with the exception of Daytona and Talladega. The package had been raced last year at Darlington and Kentucky Speedway, and the results met with approval from drivers, fans and NASCAR officials.
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After it was over the drivers seemed to be universally in agreement that the new package was great. Chief among them was Dale Earnhardt Jr. who beat Kyle Busch to the line to finish second.
"I loved it," Earnhardt said. "We were sliding around and driving the hell out of the car. I had a blast. I had some good races there on the track with the No. 2 (Brad Keselowski) and the No. 18 (Kyle Busch) and a bunch of guys. Man, it was so much fun."
"I post old pictures online all the time of the '80's and '90's and that's when racing was racing," he added. "That's when it was good. That's what they saw today. "
Kyle Busch spoke to Earnhardt about race when it was over. He didn't seem too disappointed in the results.
"About the two thirds mark of the race was pretty fun," Busch said. "It was himself (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) and Brad (Keselowski) and me that were just battling back and forth and slide jobbing one another and high lane-ing it and cutting each other off and everything, so it was pretty fun. This package lends itself to that."
Carl Edwards has long been an advocate for lower downforce. The Missouri driver is known for his prowess on dirt tracks, and has long been vocal about wanting the package. He finished fifth Sunday.
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Dartas Pytin was a male Human pilot, who was present at Tansarii Point Station around 1 ABY.
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Carpentry is a spiritual discipline to me, in a manner of speaking. As someone who spends most of his professional life planting invisible seeds and nurturing spiritual saplings—how can you possibly speak of ministry without such metaphors?—it's a welcome relief to work on a project with fixed parameters.
Start with a pile of boards. Cut and sand and affix the boards in a certain
configuration. Once that configuration matches the intended result, call it finished and read a book.
That, at least, is the theory.
The practical reality is that carpentry is also a spiritual discipline because of how frustrating it can be. I hit my thumb flush with a hammer this morning. Thirty minutes later, I stripped out a bolt that was absolutely essential. When we finally folded up our project, we discovered an error in measurement that required one section to be reassembled, I found myself grateful to my mother, from whom I learned patience, and my grandfather, from whom I collected my entire vocabulary of swear words.
This particular project required a hefty dose of both patience and profanity. We were building a picnic table that folds into a bench. It is a simple yet elegant design, but as such requires that everything fit together just so.
When it doesn't, you have to fix it. Which means you have to know what to fix.
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Better to recognize where you are and decide what to do. And as you gather experience, both the recognition and the path ahead come a little easier. Experience, it seems, is indispensible to wisdom.
As I ease into my middle years of adulthood, I find this lesson applicable in virtually any circumstance—writing, marriage, campus ministry, parenting. It's applicable in the extreme to church work, even though that vocation requires even more deep breaths and often stretches my carpentry vocabulary.
This is part of why I love campus ministry. Much of my work centers around seeing things clearly on behalf of my students, who are facing a host of grown-up challenges for the first time. I may not say out loud that I've been there—that's a sure way to get eyes rolled at you—but the fact is that I have. Thanks to years of paying attention and to the love poured into me by my own mentors, I can recognize a lot of breakdowns. And I can often make a guess how to fix them.
For this weekend's project, the culprit was a horizontal support. The plans call for it to be about a half inch too long, which keeps the whole apparatus from folding up correctly. On the first build, I spent an entire day looking for the source of the trouble. Today, I knew immediately what had happened. Half an hour later, problem solved.
Most obstacles aren't that easy. But the older I get, the more I learn. Obstacles will always be there, of course. It's just, with some experience, it's a little easier to find my own way forward.