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"Looks good. I'm hoping that this will help existing windows, os x users, and mandriva users to maybe try out FreeBSD as an OS. So that maybe there will be more options available out there to everyone."
I don't think this is their goal (or could even be). The kind of users you're refering to won't try FreeBSD, they would try PC-BSD or DesktopBSD. This is because users don't want an OS (which FreeBSD would be), they want a preconfigured distribution of an OS and preinstalled software for what they're refering to as "common tasks". On the other hand, a shiny graphical installer could help promote an OS (what a strange relationship!) due to people judging from visual impressions, so people know it exists.
As you may know, FreeBSD is user friendly. It's just picky about its users. :-)

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text: James Morrison AM (born 11 November 1962 in Boorowa, New South Wales) is an Australian jazz musician who plays numerous instruments, but is best known for his trumpet playing. He is a multi-instrumentalist, having performed on the clarinet, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, flugelhorn, bass flugelhorn, trombone, euphonium, tuba and piano. He is also a composer, writing jazz charts for ensembles of various sizes and proficiency levels. He performed the opening fanfare at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. In 2009, he joined Steve Pizzati and Warren Brown as a presenter on Top Gear Australia.


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The shortest verse in the Bible is "Jesus wept." It came at a time Jesus was looking over Jerusalem and realized because of Jerusalem's offenses against God, there would be sorrow and weeping and wailing as the city would be destroyed, the people killed or captured and scattered around the world. He thought, "How often would I have gathered you as a hen gathers her biddies but you would not!" I've wondered frequently if we, who claim to be Christians in what we would like to believe is a Christian nation, make Christ weep or laugh.
I am sure the Devil is laughing at many things that would make Jesus weep. Christians are divided into more than 400 denominational groups, often fighting against one another or demonizing others as if one is right and all the others wrong. Protestants and Catholics fought many wars, both thinking they were true followers of Christ. Baptists? American or Southern? Liberal or Conservative, Southern or Cooperative, Seventh Day Baptists or Wash Foot Baptists? Missionary Baptists or Independent, Free Will Baptists. Lutherans? Lutheran Church of America or Missouri Synod? Jewish? Orthodox, Conservative, Reform or Reconstruction Jews? Presbyterians - PCA or Presbyterian Church in America or Cumberland? Episcopalians or Anglicans? Methodists - United or Southern or African Episcopal?
Jesus had enough to weep about with Pharisees and Sadducees and Essenes constantly differing. And God is the God of the Muslims, too. Can you imagine the weeping over the fragmentation of Islam with Shiites and Sunnis and 100 other spin-off groups constantly killing each other? Peaceful Muslims or terrorist Muslims? And the divisions go on among the Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs and Eastern religions.
But getting more at home, we in America who speak the same language, read the same Bible, call on the same Christ or seek to live by the laws of Moses and Judaism, we are looked at by many across the world as "cowboys and Indians, hoodlums and gangsters. In leading more than 20 group tours to Europe, Israel and Egypt, I learned why someone wrote a book entitled "The Ugly American." We sometimes appear arrogant, the spoiled rich and privileged compared to those in many countries so I begged those who traveled with me to be humble and sensitive to children begging. I am an animal lover, but I grieved learning that Americans spend more on dog food than we send in missions across a needy world. We are still the greatest in the world, I believe, but we have much room to be much better. I would brag about America more than I would apologize for America, but we are grieving Christ and God not realizing so many ways we could please the Almighty more. More than 2 million are in penitentiaries and less and less put stock in the church. The scandals among Catholics and Anglicans and Protestants in child abuse and the "falling from grace" of so many so called clergy of all denominations makes Christ weep. Now even the Boy Scouts are fighting scandal making the Devil laugh. We can't debate without hate and politically we demonize each other…and the prince of Demons laughs loud.
When Jesus gave as a key beatitude "Blessed are the poor in spirit," he meant the opposite of the "rich in pride and spirit" as if we already know everything and are super great saints. I challenge myself and hope you'll challenge yourself to help stop the Devil from laughing and Christ from weeping. We don't need to be a nation that kills 50,000 a year of our own by drugs, alcohol, guns and violence. "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord… righteousness alone exaulteth a nation; sin is a reproach against any people," even Americans.


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The 120-mile Florida Keys island chain is home to the continental United States' only living-coral barrier reef. This teeming backbone of marine life runs the length of the Keys about five miles offshore and offers Florida Keys scuba diving vacation memories that last a lifetime.
The Upper Keys:
In Key Largo and Islamorada, where KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts & Marinas has two exclusive locations, Mariners Resort Villas & Marina and the Historic Tavernier Inn
Our coral formations are famous for their abundance of fish, from impressive schools of blue-striped grunts to toothy green moray eels. The U.S. government established the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary to protect our marine habitat.
Preserving the reef is a top priority for a good reason. There is no more versatile marine destination in the world. We have coral-encrusted ship wrecks and intricate natural coral formations. We have shallow reefs for snorkelers, and a range of deeper reefs for experienced divers.
Most dive sites are equipped with convenient mooring buoys to save the reef from anchors and make it easy for boaters to tie off. Most sites are a short boat ride from our islands, where dozens of highly professional dive operators are ready to cater to you.
Once you visit the Keys, you'll see why some of the some of the most renowned dive photographers and writers in the world make this their home base.
The Middle Keys:
In the Middle Keys, KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts & Marinas has the Village at Hawks Cay Villas on Duck Key, Indigo Reef Resort Villas & Marina and the Coral Lagoon Resort Villas & Marina vacation rentals in Marathon
Tips for your next Florida Keys scuba diving or snorkeling vacation
Tips for your dive or snorkel trip dedicated to the protection of coral reefs
- Ask about the weather conditions. Poor visibility, strong winds & surge from waves reduce safe interaction at the reef.
- Remember that even the lightest touch with hands, fins or other dive and snorkel equipment can damage sensitive coral polyps, the small living animals that make up the hard and soft corals at the reef.
- Snorkelers should wear buoyancy control or snorkel vests to allow gear adjustments without standing on the coral.
- Avoid contact with the ocean bottom; properly weighted divers should practice proper buoyancy control. Sandy areas that appear barren may support new growth if left undisturbed.
- Please don't feed the fish; it destroys their natural feeding habits, and avoids any potential injury to you or the marine life.
- Remember, it's illegal to harvest coral in Florida.
- If you dive or snorkel on your own, be aware of reef mooring buoys to use instead of anchoring a boat; many dive and snorkel sites are located within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and anchoring in these Sanctuary Preservation Areas (SPA) is prohibited.
- Whether freediving or on scuba, spearfishing enthusiasts (also referred to as "spearos") can find many spots for spearfishing opportunities, although there are regional zones that are protected from fishing within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. For information on popular game fish species, as well as saltwater regulations in the Florida Keys, click here or download a PDF.
The Lower Keys:
In the Lower Keys, KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts & Marinas has the Coral Hammock Resort Villas and Kings Point Marina & Condominiums vacation rentals
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Scuba divers have so many choices in the Keys that figuring out which reef areas to visit can be daunting. Five miles offshore from the Florida Keys lies a string of natural coral reefs and shipwrecks. First, imagine you've arrived in South Florida in time for the weekend and you're ready to get your Florida Keys scuba diving vacation started. Read More…
Diving America's Historical Island Paradise
The spirit of marine conservation in the Florida Keys was first expressed nearly 30 years ago when politicians and scientists became concerned about the coral collection and spear fishing that threatened to decimate the pristine reef system off Key Largo. Miami Herald newspaper columnist John Pennekamp led the way with a series of stirring calls for conservation. With overwhelming public support, Florida officials established John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park America's first underwater marine preserve. Read More…
These are some of my favorite experiences this week in the Florida Keys. If you're coming down to visit and stay with us at the KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts & Marinas in our vacation rentals, share your favorite experiences with us in the comments section of our blog…
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No. 72 Visits Bristol's Victory Lane in Lone Win of 1973 Championship Season
Benny Parsons's No. 72 visited Victory Lane only once in 1973, hoisting Bristol's big trophy en route to winning the 1973 Winston Cup Championship.
At the event's halfway mark, Parsons's DeWitt-owned machine had paced 151 laps but grueling conditions took their toll on the 32-year-old driver. With less than 200 laps remaining, Parsons gave the wheel to local driver John A. Utsman who kept the No. 72 out of trouble and in the lead.
Parsons reclaimed his ride with 80 laps to go and crossed the start/finish line seven laps ahead of second-place finisher L.D. Ottinger.
In just 72 days, NASCAR's modern-day gladiators again set their sights toward enduring the high-banks of Bristol. Tickets to experience the August 2014 clash inside the Last Great Colosseum are still available, beginning at just $75 for Saturday single-day tickets and $99 for weekend packages.
Cost for tickets to attend the expanded Food City 300 and NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying start as low as $35 and half-price for youth 15-and-under.
For those looking to attend one of the most competitive double-headers in racing - Wednesday night's Whelen Modified race and Camping World Truck Series UNOH 200 presented by ZLOOP - tickets start at just $30 with free entry for youth 15-and-under.
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Kickstart Your Home With These Kickstarter Projects
I often find myself browsing Kickstarter for projects to support way more often than a lady with a budget should. But it's just so fun to see what up-and-coming makers and creators are working on, and I often find their work a source of quick inspiration too...
Lately I've expanded my searches from local community and fun media projects to products that I think will brighten up my little apartment. These are a few of my favorite current innovative home accessories that you can support right now:
- Chai Dice, an adorable set of dice and spices to inspire you to try new teas! Perfect for diving into the chilly fall and winter months with something to look forward to in your kitchen.
- For playing at the beach or in the backyard, for adults or kids, Sandblox are a great way to make some stunning sand castles.. or towers, or mansions, or whatever you can think of. There's still a bit of summer left for backyard sandbox fun!
- Android users, take heed: Pressy is designed to make it quick and easy to perform your favorite common actions on your phone. It's a tiny, simple device that hangs out on a keychain and lets you lock your phone, turn on your flashlight, or a number of other programmable options anytime.
- The Butler Home Organizer works with just about every phone out there to charge your phone, tell you the time, and keep all your vitals in one place. Never lose your keys, wallet, or glasses again? I'm in. The simplicity and beauty in the Butler's design means it will fit in anywhere you need it in your home.
- Another great anywhere-you-need-it tool to keep you organized: the Camerino Valet Stand. It's sleek and gorgeous to be sure. I'd love to fit this into a tiny bathroom to create more storage space, or keep it near my closet to lay out clothes for the next day.
Are there any Kickstarter projects you've got your eye on right now? Share them in the comments below!
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State Sen. Jeanne Combs of Milligan won the first round January 12 in her fight to allow Nebraskans to benefit from the Right-to-Carry.
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The NRA has received copies of what are reported to be draft ordinances being considered by the Pittsburgh City Council to enact sweeping gun control measures within the city.
Michael Bloomberg, former NYC mayor and billionaire patron of the Nanny State, may be gearing up for the presidential race in 2020. He gave the idea of running as an independent candidate "serious consideration" in ...
Today, the California Department of Justice released the first in a series of regulatory proposals regarding the mandatory background check process when purchasing ammunition, which is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2019.
We hear a lot about "fake news." We regularly see data miscoded and statistics misused. What we have seen several times over the last several months does not really fit any of those categories.
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David Hogg wants a federal tax on firearms and ammunition. He has repeatedly broached the idea, including multiple times on Twitter, and only sometimes suggests a use for the tax revenue. Hogg's tweets on a ...
Speaking in Montreal this month on the anniversary of the 1989 Ecole Polytechnique tragedy, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed his government's plans to further restrict legal access to handguns and "assault weapons" and refused to rule ...
In a November 30 tweet, Tom Arnold, famous for being married to Roseanne Barr and making a few really bad movies, has proven that he knows nothing about guns, gun owners or firearm misuse.
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On December 5th, the Alliance for Gun Responsibility, a group backed by out-of-state elites, announced it will pursue its most extreme anti-gun legislative agenda to date during the upcoming 2019 Washington Legislative Session.
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As you may know, most of our companies are from around the world, so this year you could talk to musicians from Tanzania, actors from France or jugglers from Sweden, to name a few! Whenever possible, we also encourage the performers to demonstrate a dance move, show how the puppet is made or bring a magical prop back on stage for a closer look. We schedule Talk-Backs throughout the season to give you a chance to get to know our artists better. If you are coming to Oh Boy, X or Julius Caesar, there will be a Talk-Back after every show so that everyone has a chance to discuss the rich themes in these complex shows.
Talk-Backs are always led by our New Victory Teaching Artists, all New York City-based artists. The Teaching Artists guide the conversation and give additional context from their own artistic experiences. Any curious audience member—no matter their age—is encouraged to ask a question and the Teaching Artists help ensure that even the smallest raised hands have a chance to have their curiosity satisfied. We hope that Talk-Backs demystify the art form and help audiences both understand the artists and the way they created each show. Learning about the hard work and inspiration only makes the final product more memorable!
Hear what people are saying about the New Vic Talk-Back experience!
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"The Talk-Back was extraordinary. It dded another important layer to the performance because the technical aspect and the craftsmanship and puppetry skills were revealed. It was fascinating."
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— Stay in the theater a bit after the show.
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Undefeated Notre Dame
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A palate cleanser from the fiscal cliff bad faith from the President. Boehner presented a compromise proposal based on Bowles' recommendations including $800,000,000,000 in revenues, but they rejected it out of hand with typical class warfare rhetoric.
So, on the lighter side, Notre Dame football remains the only undefeated team in the BCS, and will play Alabama, who won a great game against Georgia (and could have easily lost with a little better clock management by Georgia at the end of the game). Notre Dame undefeated, and playing for a national title. All is right in the football world.
In pro football, Atlanta and New England appear to be the class of their conferences, with Denver making a strong push as they get comfortable with their new system. Wilson and RG3 get most of the press for Rookie of the Year, but Andrew Luck just keeps winning games, with ice in his veins.
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Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's biennial budget proposal would eliminate regional tourism offices at the same time a statewide branding campaign has returned Connecticut to the Northeast's tourism map.
Launched last spring, the "Still Revolutionary" campaign has generated an estimated $161 million in tourism spending, according to a study by the Harrison Group, a Waterbury-based research firm. The study found that 12 percent of 20 million households in the Northeast became aware of the campaign's ads - on television, in print and online - and that about 6 percent of those households then visited Connecticut.
Another 20 percent of the households that had seen the ads reported that they planned to visit the state within a year.
The study estimated that the campaign was responsible for visits by 269,000 households, each of which spent or will spend an average of $600 per visit.
The findings represent the first data-driven assessment of the campaign, the main thrust of the state's two-year, $24.5 million commitment to tourism and economic development.
"We've been delighted by the progress we've made so far," Kip Bergstrom, deputy commissioner of the state Department of Economic and Community Development, said. "You might think what you're doing is enough, but the acid test is when you actually survey households, when you ask people if they saw your ads and if they did, did the ads motivate them to come? Are they planning to come?"
The question some tourism officials are asking is whether the state will continue to provide the funding necessary to build on the perceived success of the "Still Revolutionary" campaign, which touts the state as a haven for innovators. Malloy's budget proposal calls for $15 million in tourism funding in the 2013 and 2014 fiscal years while eliminating the state's three regional tourism offices, which would save about $1.6 million.
Ed Dombroskas, executive director of the Eastern Regional Tourism District, which encompasses Mystic, the state's top tourism destination, believes the district plays a vital role in promoting the region's attractions and tourism-related businesses, including museums, hotels, inns and restaurants.
"Eliminating the districts would have a serious effect on the tourism industry in the summer," he said Tuesday. "If the regional districts are not here, we won't be able to capitalize as much on the statewide effort."
The local tourism office, which has a staff of two full-time employees, including Dombroskas, and two part-timers, stays in regular contact with businesses and caters to their promotional needs, he said.
"Having been a state tourism director, I can tell you that's not easy to do out of a centralized location," said Dombroskas, who was executive director of the Connecticut Office of Tourism from 1992 to 2006.
The district has had to suspend several projects, including the distribution of brochures, because of uncertainty over its future. If the Malloy budget passes as proposed, the district office would close July 1.
Tony Sheridan, president and chief executive officer of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, has been an advocate of consolidating tourism-promotion efforts in the past. He said Tuesday he won't take a position on whether the regional tourism districts should be eliminated.
"I'm going to testify [at budget hearings] in support of the $15 million request, not on how it gets spent," he said. "What's important is that we keep going with the statewide campaign, given the results, the analytics that are in. This is not an experiment; this is an investment in tourism and economic development. … Without question, it's a worthwhile investment."
If the regional offices are eliminated, the state would take over regional marketing efforts, Bergstrom, the state deputy commissioner, said.
"We'd still have people do regional work through a competitive process," he said. "It's a better way of aligning regional with statewide efforts. You get more bang for the buck."


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|2003-11-26, 20:58
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I have high expectation for this anime now. The first episode was great. I love it. Now, now I just hope neither of the main characters will die... I read somewhere in the manga it looks like one of the two will die but we don't know which one because the manga has yet to end... *sigh* They better change that in the anime! I love happy endings!
|2003-11-26, 21:12
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It might be possible that they're doing two seasons though, since the manga's not over yet, Gonzo's been doing a lot of projects lately, FujiTV is producing this anime (and they like releasing things in an unorthodox way...), and many of the staff are from Vandread, and they might like how they did that one. So in that case it might actually be 13 episodes after all (for now).
Anyway, I liked that scene in the manga when Chrno threatens the demon, that was pretty funny, a shame they took it out. I also didn't like how Chrno throw that bullet at Rosette, it looked a bit weird...
Those quips aside, the rest of the episode is pretty good. Some extra development, extra foreshadowing (including the mention of Joshua), etc. And of course, the excellent animation (and like so many said before, the OP and ED sequences themselves, along with the music, look pretty cool with the old movie effect and the water dripping... This "coolness" is lost a bit in the subs with all those text in there though)
Anyway, hopefully Gonzo won't mess up the story like they did with Hellsing.
|2003-11-26, 23:01
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Akraze Version
Not sure if this breaks the rules but rather then talk about our version here and any problems I actually created a forum at our website just for CC feedback on our version. If possible I would prefer it redirected there so we can improve for episode 2. http://www.anime-kraze.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=41
Theres the link, please direct any comments regarding Akraze version there, really helps us out.
|2003-11-26, 23:09
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explain to me real quick, what you are mad about? The pictures I had put up?
That url was for me and a couple of people to look at and compare the fonts, or what not. If you think I made that to compare t/l's then whatever, be like that then.
and person that asked for PNG's, I got the caps thru bsplayer, so its jpg already.
|2003-11-26, 23:22
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By the way FMPFaN83, K_R is a fansubber and K_R knows japanese...so...
|2003-11-26, 23:43
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|2003-11-27, 01:11
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Chrno Crusade, from the manga version, tends to be balanced all around, and leans more towards having a very human and understandable story, with very good characters. Its not just how many demons the heroes can splatter all over the place, or what sort of dark and gritty place the night is - its a very deep and compassionate story, and its the characters and the ways that they interact that drive the plot, not the other way around.
If I had to sum up the mood of these two series in a word, Hellsing would come down to being about 'Duty'. Chrno Crusade, on the other hand, can be summed up as being about 'Family'. While the two series at their base seem to have a similar premise, they're very different overall. At least in my opinion. ^^
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I don't know if you guys notice ... but Chrno's backpack looks very similar to the one from Gundam RX-79[G] (MS 08th Team)
Just wondering, do they have mobile phone back in 1928 ??? coz Chrno is carrying one for sure. There is no telephone line or anything like that attaching to the "weapon's locker"
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: New York, USA
To those who have been following my quest to find the perfect version of Chrno Crusade 1, I can say that I am finally happy. Ani-Kraze has put out a version that blows away the other three. It gets top marks in all categories. Their encode is beautiful and I was particularly impressed with their editor. Many lines that were awkwardly or unclearly phrased in the other three versions were crystal clear and natural sounding here. As for the encode... not only is it the sharpest of the three, but it is also the smallest. :shock: If they keep up this file size I'll be able to get five episodes on a disk. Don't ask me how they did it, but it is clear that they did it.
I don't know if anyone else is going to put out a version superior to this one, but I no longer care so much since Ani-Kraze's version is not merely acceptable, but actually very high quality indeed. I encourage everyone else to download this version if they intend to keep it. The only other version I'm going to bother to look at is WPP&Sb, since Sb used to translate the manga.
|2003-11-27, 02:59
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Anime-Keep = Anime-junkies of today.
How can you actually miss a so obvious line as "Plesure Line"
in the opening when the god damn songs name is that.
Never more Anime-Junkies erhhhm Anime-Keep
A-Kraze great work your release is the best to this date
|2003-11-27, 04:55
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Join Date: Apr 2003
I had a lengthy post earlier as to translations do matter in reply to Killerattacks earlier post, but as my laptop is finicky, it crashed while I was replying, opening up a 120MB Word Doc (yes a 120MB Word Doc) and typing up an application. I'll post it up tomorrow since I finally have the first CC ep.
|2003-11-27, 05:51
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: GTO = Best anime. Ever. Thanks.
Age: 37
I just watched the Keep, Inf-AF, and Kraze version of episode one. And as far as I'm concerned the winner is:
*Ba Daaaa!*
First off, I'm not a stickler for this kind of thing, but Kraze didn't have the best encode. I noticed particling in certain parts where there was a solid color. Also, there was ever so slightly more fuzz than Inf-AF's encode. This is NOT however one of the features I tend to look for in a fansub unless it's VERY obvious. I think they did a damn fine job for the small filesize, and 5 episodes to a disk would be a killer bonus.
Kraze's karaoke IMO was easily the best of the 3. Keep's has been pointed out to have obviously goofed on some major translations in the OP song, and quite frankly, I would be a little embarassed if I were them. Inf-AF's font was on the ugly side and Keeps, uglier still.
Now the biggest thing that I look for in a sub, (and the reason I almost always prefer a Triad sub if they are doing a show I'm watching) the editing. NoSanninWa already mentioned it, but it needs to be said again. Kraze's edit was great. Phrases felt more 'natural' than 'translated'. I have to say, that I prefer translators taking some liberties on translations if it leads to healthier sounding English even if it's at the expense of 100% literal translation. Being that I don't understand Japanese to begin with, I'm not in a position to say whether or not translations are spot-on correct in the first place. But when I'm reading a sub and I have to stop in the middle of a sentance and say "what did I just read" it breaks up the flow of the show. I might be overly glowing here, but I really think the editor is the difference between a good sub and a great sub.
So yeah, Kraze wins. If a better sub doesn't present itself, I'll be collecting their work on this one. At the very least, if editing is something that you feel is important in your sub, go ahead and check it out.
|2003-11-27, 08:49
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Grouky Freak
Well, I had read the manga untill volume 3 and while it wasn't great stuff it was still very pleasant to read. Soo seeing as everyone is so enthusiastic, I guess I will just download Ani-Kraze version and see for myself what the anime is made of.
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Ray Bradbury Discovers The Internet Is Real After All; Publishers Force Him To Offer Ridiculously Overpriced Ebooks
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Bradbury's agent, Michael Congdon, said Tuesday that rights for Bradbury's book were expiring and that the growing digital market, estimated at 20 percent or higher of overall sales, made a deal for e-books inevitable....Of course, if Bradbury is worried that people are going to leave behind his precious paper (more on that in a minute), perhaps his publishers are saving him... by pricing the ebook at a ridiculous $9.99. This is for a book that you can buy in a paper copy used for a penny and new for $2.84. And the publisher thinks $9.99 for a version that doesn't require materials, packaging or shipping should be many times the cost?
"We explained the situation to him (Bradbury) that a new contract wouldn't be possible without e-book rights," said Congdon, who added that six publishers had been interested. "He understood and gave us the right to go ahead."
Either way, it appears that Bradbury, despite his visionary nature, simply can't get past the idea of a flashy screen, and still fails to realize that his fears were totally unfounded, and digital technologies mean that more people read today than in the past. But, who knows how many will read his ebooks at that ridiculous price.


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The Warren-based insurance company said in a news release that total net income was $499 million, compared with $579 million in the second quarter of 2013.
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Instead of installing several dozen solar panels on their roof out of view, A.L. Huber decided to install them on their building's facade. They kept them positioned at an optimum angle and actually used some of them as awnings over windows. So, some panels actually act at once as shading devices and solar panels.
Through the REDI project, A.L. Huber implemented alternative energy sources like wind and sun power, installed a green wall and a salvaged wood screen to cut down on solar heat gain, and plan to have a charging station for electric vehicles driven by their employees in the future.
On a side note, we were also excited to learn that A.L. Huber, over the last few decades, worked with artists Christo and Jeanne Claude on installations of their large-scale work across the globe. The relationship started with Christo and Jeanne Claude's Wrapped Walkways project in Kansas City's Loose Park in 1978.
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Chinese-Built U.S. Motorhome Now 'On Hold'
October 26, 2010 by RVBusiness · 1 Comment
China's Yutong Bus Co. has put "on hold" its plan to build the En Route, a Class A motorhomes for the U.S. market.
In an e-mail from Bill Horvath, project manager for the Motorhome Division, Horvath stated, "This Tuesday morning (China time) the management team of Yutong Bus Co. announced it has decided to place further development of Class A motorhomes for the North America markets 'on hold.'
"After much research and cost analysis, and looking at the market size that exists today, plus some still uncertain economic conditions, the decision was made to take a 'wait and see' position. In late spring or early summer of 2011, we will again check market and economic conditions in North America and re-valuate our decision. With the top five or six U.S.A. Class A motorhome manufacturers controlling approximately 80% of the market, it makes it very difficult for a new company to penetrate it when the market sales numbers are so small.
"To continue our interest in the motorhome business, Yutong Bus will focus on the up-and-coming Chinese market. Here we can better utilize our in-house capabilities and not have to overcome so many federal regulations and importing and exporting requirements. We can more easily enter this market than the North American markets. The manufacturing and product construction learning experience we will have in China will better prepare us for the North American markets in the future. Trust me, you will see motorhomes built by Yutong Bus in the foreseeable future."
Horvath added, "Our bus business continues to grow at an amazing rate (large bus sales up nearly 45% in September over last September) and we will easily surpass our overall targeted goal of 35,000 vehicles for 2010. Our new manufacturing complex is still being planned and construction will begin yet this year with hope of moving in at the end of 2011. This joint complex will house additional bus manufacturing as well as motorhome production."
Horvath first pitched his idea to an audience audience in Elkhart, Ind., in July and was actively receiving quotes from a number of suppliers.
He had planned to begin construction of a prototype this fall.
As recently as the Labor Day weekend, Horvath sounded optimistic about the project. He told RVBUSINESS.com at that time, more than 50 vendors, including three chassis manufacturers, had submitted quotes.
"I am very pleased by the vendor turnout, interest in our project and their support," Horvath said then. "Elkhart County has the best suppliers for our industry and their interest and willingness to work with Yutong Bus is terrific."
Horvath's business plan called for mostly U.S.-made components for the En Route, which was to be assembled in China and then shipped back to the U.S., entering this country at Portland, Ore. The U.S. distribution site was to be near Eugene, Ore.
Nailing down a chassis supplier was a major concern at that point. In his original presentation, Horvath said the fiberglass-and-aluminum En Route would be available in 28- to 30-foot lengths on a 22,000-pound GVWR chassis equipped with 250/280 hp Cummins or Navistar rear diesel engines.
While he received three chassis bids, only two were "close to the platform definition" he was looking for.
"We continue to work with the chassis manufacturers and are very close to having final specifications completed," he noted in September. "I need this information in order to move forward. The chassis specifications are not yet confirmed and our chassis wish list may be slightly different based upon available designs and engines."
Horvath hoped to have the chassis contract signed, with delivery to Yutong's factory in Zhengzhou by October and, best case scenario, production beginning in November.
Horvath even offered some price ranges for the En Route.
"Our targeted dealer cost for a fully loaded coach — including equipment and features not usually found on this size and price point — delivered to the West Coast is under $140,000," Horvath stated. "My estimated bill of material will need to be confirmed after prototyping, and final pricing will be set at that time. It is critical that retail pricing be held to under $200,000 for a fully loaded version."
In his latest e-mail, Horvath concluded, "I personally want to thank all suppliers who have supported our effort and let them know we will still be in need of certain materials and equipment and that I will be contacting them between now and the time I see them at the Louisville Show. My position will remain the same as I shift my focus from U.S.A. designs to motorhomes we believe will better fit the new Chinese market. I look forward to introducing the RV lifestyle to the Chinese."
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Braves' rally comes up short in series opener
ATLANTA -- Justin Upton exited April as one of the National's League's most productive offensive performers and Andrelton Simmons is widely regarded as baseball's top defensive shortstop. But when the Braves needed them to deliver on Monday night at Turner Field, they proved susceptible to the maddening woes that have mounted over the past week.
Simmons committed a rare error that led to two unearned runs in St. Louis' decisive three-run fifth inning and Upton added to his alarming recent strikeout total to end a 4-3 loss that left the Braves with a seven-game losing streak.View Full Game Coverage
ATLANTA -- Justin Upton exited April as one of the National's League's most productive offensive performers and Andrelton Simmons is widely regarded as baseball's top defensive shortstop. But when the Braves needed them to deliver on Monday night at Turner Field, they proved susceptible to the maddening woes that have mounted over the past week.
Simmons committed a rare error that led to two unearned runs in St. Louis' decisive three-run fifth inning and Upton added to his alarming recent strikeout total to end a 4-3 loss that left the Braves with a seven-game losing streak.View Full Game Coverage
"This game is funny because when you're not going good, it finds you all the time," Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "It finds you in certain situations, but [Upton] will be fine. He'll be fine. There's a couple of guys on this team that I like to be up in that situation, and he's one of them."
Such might have been the case in April, when Upton produced a 1.041 OPS and delivered a number of clutch at-bats that led to victories. But thus far, May has proven to be completely different for the Braves' left fielder, who has gone 1-for-15 with 11 strikeouts through the first four games of this homestand that began with the Giants securing a series sweep.
Upton drew a leadoff walk to begin Atlanta's two-run sixth inning against Cardinals starter Shelby Miller. But he stranded Jason Heyward at second base with a strikeout to end the seventh inning and then came to the plate with two on and two out in the ninth looking for redemption against St. Louis closer Trevor Rosenthal. But, instead, he struck out looking for the third time on the night and fifth time in his past nine plate appearances.
The inability to take advantage of Simmons' leadoff single in the ninth fittingly concluded another frustration-filled night for the Braves, who saw their first hitter reach safely in seven of Monday's nine innings. Atlanta went 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position and has now hit .118 (6-for-51) in this department during the seven-game skid.
"We were in the whole game, and that's something we haven't been able to say the last week," Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman said. "So, you've got to take the positives when we get them and go in tomorrow with a better mindset."
Given that the Braves had scored less than two runs in five of their previous seven games, tallying three runs can at least be seen as progress. But the only numbers that truly mattered were the ones that showed they were unable to compensate for the four runs -- two earned -- Aaron Harang surrendered in six innings.
Proving much sharper than he was when he obliterated his 0.85 ERA by allowing the Marlins nine earned runs in 4 2/3 innings in his last outing, Harang kept the Cardinals scoreless until the fifth inning. Peter Bourjos snapped an 0-for-19 skid with a leadoff single and advanced to second base when Simmons bobbled Mark Ellis' chopper as he neared second base.
"I felt like his only play was going to be to first," the speedy Bourjos said. "I think we got a good break right there. The ball looked like it was hit pretty good and he was trying to rush and get to second base. Fortunate for us, we were able to capitalize on it."
Simmons' miscue allowed Matt Carpenter to drive in two with a one-out double and it extended the inning long enough for Matt Holliday to record an RBI single. The Braves sure-handed shortstop was also fortunate to not be charged with an error after he bobbled Matt Carpenter's grounder in the third inning.
"I think [Ellis' grounder] just got him kind of off-balance," Harang said. "Those things are going to happen. I told him, 'Hey man, you've got to keep your head up. Don't kick yourself over one little thing like this.' I said, 'You're probably going to save my butt a few times this year, so don't even worry about this.'"
Harang allowed three consecutive singles to begin the sixth, but limited the damage to one run with assistance from a replay review. The inning ended with Yadier Molina's sharp grounder deflecting off Harang's foot to third baseman Chris Johnson. Umpire Gabe Morales initially ruled Johnson missed the bag. But after Gonzalez issued a challenge the call was reversed.
Attempting to spark his slumbering offense, Gonzalez positioned Harang in the eight spot of the lineup and put second baseman Ramiro Pena in the ninth spot to essentially serve as a second leadoff hitter. Pena responded with a two-hit night that was highlighted by his seventh-inning homer of Kevin Siegrist that brought Atlanta within one run.
Gonzalez seems to be planning to keep his starting pitcher in the lineup's eighth spot for at least a week. He was pleased with what he saw as his club generated a number of opportunities against Miller, who allowed two earned runs and six hits in five-plus innings.
Miller was fortunate that Bourjos ran down Freeman's potential RBI double to the third inning and he breathed a sigh of relief when Jason Heyward stranded Simmons at third with a line drive Ellis snared to end the fifth inning.
The Braves finally broke through in the sixth as Upton drew a leadoff walk and scored when Freeman and Evan Gattis followed with a couple of sharp singles that eluded St. Louis first baseman Matt Adams. When Miller exited after Gattis's single, B.J. Upton greeted Pat Neshek with a sacrifice fly. The two-run sixth stands as one of the three multi-run innings Atlanta has produced in their past eight games.
"There were a lot of positives other than at the end," Gonzalez said. "You'd like to get the [win] no matter how you can get it. But offensively, it was a good night."
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Apevia X-Jupiter Jr. S Type
Choosing a case is always a momentous occasion. Once you have assembled your core parts that make your rig what it will be, you begin the search based on a few basic needs, and branch out from there. Mid-tower, full tower, SFF (small form factor), HTPC (home theatre PC), windowed, water cooled...the list goes on and on, limited only by your imagination and budget. Apevia currently has over 130 cases available to fit the needs of any system builder. The X-Jupiter Jr. S Type is a mid-tower and the little brother to the X-Jupiter S Type, which is a full-tower. The X-Jupiter Jr comes in two flavors, the G Type which has a windowed side panel, and the S Type with a 250mm fan installed in the side panel. It is currently available in four colors (black, silver, metallic grey and blue).
"Apevia Corporation is the new name for Aspire International Corporation which was established in March 1999. Due to lots of confusions between Aspire cases, Acer's Aspire Notebook systems and Aspire Credit Cards, the company decided to change the name to Apevia Corporation in June 2006. Apevia designs, imports and markets PC parts, including computer cases, accessories and peripherals, such as case fans, power supplies and matching color keyboard/mouse/speaker kits. In 2004, to ensure the products' quality and provide better services to its customers, Apevia consolidated the cases, power supplies, input devices, and accessories all under the Aspire logo (now under the new "Apevia" logo). From designing the prospective products to offering final products to its customers, each process is carefully and strictly evaluated to meet its highest standards and market demands. Apevia delivers reliable, quality products, competitive prices, steady supply and excellent services, as well as its commitment to 'total customer satisfaction.' "
Closer Look:
Upon first look, the box of the X-Jupiter Jr. shows the case contained inside. The box does double duty for the G Type and S Type cases as indicated on the respective front and side shots. By the dents in the box, it appears UPS dropped it a few times; we'll have to examine the case later for damage.
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incredible! i wish her hair was a bit more michelle pfeiffer in scarface ....lil less full. tilda swinton is just cool. look at that face,
skin, cuff...super simple and classic which are 2 words i never thought i'd say about tilda! kelly osbourne's dress was pretty and
though it looks a bit old for her, she pulls it off. i like the old hollywood feel of that. meryl streep, is perfection because she is happy,
, and the color looks gorgeous on her skin. zoe saldana comes in second as my favorite though the shoes (a big no!)
were not great. i loved the classic white tank with haute couture.
what i didn't like:
sophie v we get it...you've got a smoking body....but the choices are always safe & boring. girl @ 2 (sorry i don't know who she is)
looks like she's in a pageant. girl #3 is a cool dress if in a different color. this color makes me think of those barbie birthday cakes
when i was really little. not cute. kristin w has a super cool dress on and cool accessories, but sadly they don't work together. and,
angelina, i just don't get this? it looks outdated....too recent to be vintage and too goth to be cool and the hair....hmmm. considering
how amazing she looked this was a bummer.
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Captain's Report
Mission Statement
The mission of the 350 SLX is to be the ultimate day-boating premium bowrider. To that end she can comfortably seat about 20 adults (if we count the aft facing rumble seats that should only be used when not underway) in three venues, two with tables. At once she becomes a spectator boat, a platform for picnics, cocktail parties, BBQ dinners, and, if desired, a watersports platform. She has an optional overnight sleeping cabin for one person, or possibly a couple who would like to snuggle up. Her most important mission is day-boat entertaining. She can utilize larger power plants than the standard twin 300s, up to twin MerCruiser 380-hp 8.2 MAG engines. With Sea Ray's proprietary Quiet Ride technology, noise levels should be kept to a minimum. In any case she is large and luxurious.
The Sea Ray 350 SLX has a LOA of 34'6" (10.5 m), a beam of 10'6" (3.20 m) and a draft of 37" (94 cm). With an empty weight of 13,000 lbs. ( 5,897 kg), 40 gallons (151 L) of fuel and 2 people onboard we had an estimated test weight of 13,660 lbs. (6,196 kg).
With the twin 300-hp 350 MAG engines turning BIII outdrives with 24" pitch propsets, we reached a top speed of 47.2 mph at 5250 rpm. At that speed we were burning 50.2 gph for a range of 135 miles. Best cruise was reached at 3000 rpm and 21.1 mph. That speed reduced the fuel burn to 14.7 gph, which the 350 SLX could keep up for 9 hours and 48 minutes and 207 miles while still retaining a 10% reserve.
Time to Plane.
We had a quick time to plane of 2.9 seconds, reached 20 mph in 4.4 seconds, and 30 mph in 6.2 seconds. Given the size and weight of the boat, this time to plane number is remarkably quick and it means that the 350 SLX can easily be a popular tow vehicle for skiers and wakeboarders.
With such a heavy boat for its size and her 21-degree deadrise at the transom, the 350 has a naturally solid ride. Crossing wakes and the light chop on test day revealed a steady boat with no tendency to throw water back into the riding areas. She responds well to the helm, leaning roughly 11.5-degrees into the turns.
Our test boat was fitted with the Mercury
Axius joystick
for easy maneuvering around the dock. This is consistently such a good system that I can see why it's become so popular, especially with those hesitant to move up to a larger boat. It gives precise digital instructions to the drive units and the 350 SLX responds well to the gentle inputs of the stick allowing docking into the tightest spaces with no cause for concern or worry.
A New System.
Our test boat was also fitted with the
Dynamic Running Surface
(optional for $3,423). This is a system of tabs that are flush against the stern of the hull. The system works, if desired, automatically to correct for variances in trim both laterally and longitudinally as well as minimizing bowrise on acceleration. It can also be operated manually to make personal corrections, such as dialing in a wake for wakeboarders, or just re-trimming the boat for optimum performance.
My thoughts
on this system are vast given my short time using it. With that said, I liken it to the joystick system where the human interface is minimized for the sake of easing boat handling. Now with the joystick, I can see why this would be preferred. Not everyone can dock a boat and even those that can need help when conditions call for it.
With trim it's not so difficult. Rocker switches on trim tabs are self evident and clearly labeled "bow up" and "bow down" leaving no room for ambiguity. Most also have LED indicators to show the positions of the tabs. With this done automatically, there is certainly less effort put to the operations of the boat, but it's not really much effort to begin with.
Testing the DRS.
When coming up on plane, I naturally brought the drive trim up to put the 350 SLX into her optimum running angle. But then the DRS automatically put the trim right back down again, leveling the boat. I reached down and moved the trim on the system manually and it stayed there just fine. That seems counter-productive to me.
Now using the system to balance the load is another story, especially on a boat with the capacity that the 350 has. Most of the seating is clearly over to the port hand side and that creates an imbalance that the system will easily correct. But again, I could do it myself with trim tabs. So is the automatic DRS system for me, an experienced test captain? Not really. But for a newly-minted boater that who wrote a check for a 35' bowrider? Perhaps. Certainly anyone writing a check for this boat isn't going to balk at another $5k for this system.
Major Standard Features
All new model for 2014--
Features Inspection
Sea Ray has clearly shifted gears to provide more premium-level aspects to its boats. No place is this improvement more evident than in the 350 SLX seating design, construction, styling and upholstery. After all -- everyone uses the seats no matter what else they might do on the boat, and Sea Ray has decided to make them look and be up-scale.
Facing Forward.
On boats -- just as in cars, planes, trains and most any other conveyance -- people like to sit facing forward. It is in our DNA. In a boat designed for 18 people to sit while underway, a full 11 can sit facing forward. We can't think of any other boat -- under 125' (38 m) -- where this is possible.
This feat has been cleverly done by admitting that cushions in a 90-degree corner have little value, recognizing that the most important thing to sitting is to securely cushion the buttocks rather than the whole human thigh, and finally to also provide forward-facing chaises instead of aft-facing ones (except on the sun pad over the engine box).
Color, Style and Design.
Banished from the vinyl upholstery pallet is what we call "gel coat white". In its place we find a deep, rich dark Cognac vinyl contrasted by a light tan and accented with black. This color scheme is carried on throughout the boat from the bow to the aft-facing stern seating. Thigh, upper back and side supports are proud and firm, much like what one finds in BMW seats where firmness takes precedence over squishy-soft seating. Baseball stitching is used on all double seams. The Sea Ray logo is heavily stitched in black. All armrests and bolsters are in dark tan.
Multiple Gathering Areas.
One of the deciding factors when designing any large boat is the incorporation of gathering areas, and the more the better. The 350 SLX has three distributed about the boat that will accommodate up to 18 people, all while still providing plenty of room to move about. Let's take a look at them individually--
The bow has an obvious "wow" factor with a mix of earth tones highlighting its features. Wraparound bolsters match the coloring of the headrests and armrests. The three-tone upholstery and optional teak decking creates a classy and upscale look that is deserving of the queen of the fleet. Two different tables are offered, a fiberglass version (standard), an upgrade to teak; and one or two tables are available, or a hydraulically actuated table that converts the area into a sun pad. searay_350slx_roomybow_2014.jpg Four people sitting forward with plenty of room for more in this roomy bow layout. And no one is clamoring for space. The closeable walkthrough windshield and air dam will keep the (younger) kids safely locked to the other side behind the "do not disturb" sign that we might attach.
The 350 SLX features a huge, L-shaped seat that wraps around the aft port cockpit and opposes a dual seat directly across. Dual observer seats to port pivot around to further increase the cockpit seating making a truly party-worthy arrangement. One of the more unique features of the cockpit is the optional electrically-actuated table that rises from its stowed position, flush with the deck. How many times have we all gone searching for a place to stow the cockpit table? Here's a clever solution. Our test boat was fitted with an optional teak cockpit sole, but a snap-in Berber carpet comes standard.
Moving aft we come to another place to relax, and it can handle a crowd. The aft sun pad lifts to reveal a triple-wide aft facing seat that makes an ideal place to relax while on the hook. It also serves as a natural place to be when the kids are in the water so a watchful eye can always be present. The materials are first rate with the same soft-touch marine-grade vinyls and plenty of lighting to take the good times into the sunsets and beyond.
Submergible Swim Platform and Step
At the stern of our test boat was an option that we think is pretty cool, and so do all of the 350 SLX customers so far. A switch to the side of the transom walkthrough activates the hydraulic swim step creating a cool place to relax as well as a much more friendly way of entering and exiting the water. This swim step is a clever addition and much thought went into its design.
To prevent the 350 from powering off while the step is in the lowered position, there is an engine kill switch that is deactivated only when the step is in the full up position. Magnetic switches handle this task.
While she's not necessarily classified as an overnighter, there's little doubt that Sea Ray kept that option in mind when designing the 350 SLX by providing an optional berth upgrade accessed from what would be the helm storage access to the side of the helm console. The console door is opened, and a latch just abaft releases a deck hatch that automatically rises to expose steps into the compartment/berth. With this option, she can accommodate a very friendly cruising couple overnight. Go ahead and enclose the cockpit in isinglass and another berth area can be created in a pinch for the kids to "camp out".
Optional Amenities
As well equipped as the 350 SLX is, a few options will easily put this boat over the top and make her into one of the hottest boats on the lake or harbor. When we carefully consider options we ask ourselves if the item will enhance the perceived value or looks for the boat, or will it add to the vessel's utility in an amount commensurate with its costs. Here is a list of things we would add to make the 350 SLX the cat's meow--
Two-tone Hull Gel Colors Available
($2,154). As far as we're concerned this is a "must" and it costs less than 1% of the price of the boat, yet doubles its perceived value on the water, in our opinion.
Teak on Swim Platform and Walkthrough
($1,769). Teak on the swim platform greatly enhances the classy look of this boat. A teak cockpit deck is also available ($4,154) but we do not feel as strongly about this as it is not so visible from the outside. For those lucky souls where price is no object, have at it and see below.
Grill for Wet Bar
($2,462). This small expenditure greatly increases the utility of the boat. Now the owner can have a cookout during the day with hamburgers and hot dogs for the kids. At night on a sundown cruise, heat-up pre-made hors d' oeuvres on the grill.
VacuFlush Toilet for Head Compartment
($1,000). Now, everyone from little Mary to grandpa will feel comfortable spending a long day on the water.
Cockpit Table with Teak Overlay
($1,154). Pardon us, but we simply feel that a fiberglass table looks tacky on a quarter-of-a-million dollar boat. On the other hand, we don't see the necessity for the hydraulically rising table that comes up from the cockpit sole ($10,769), nor do we think the slightly added utility is worth nearly 11k. (See below for a different view.)
Bow Side Table with Teak Overlay
($1,485). People love to sit in the bow and have drinks or lunch and a table makes that activity so much more civilized. For people planning on a lot of day boat entertaining, we would order two tables, one for the port side and one for starboard.
VHF Radio
($1,000). We think all boats this size should have a VHF radio. At first this might seem a bit pricy, but it includes a 3.5' (1.06 m) stainless steel antenna, stainless steel ratchet mount, and installation. It also puts the dealer on the hook for making sure it works, rather than having to deal with a third party vendor.
Mooring Cover
($1,308). Every open boat should have one to cut down on UV degradation and to keep the birds out, if nothing else.
Anchor, Stainless Steel
($923). Every boat needs an anchor and while they don't have to be stainless steel, nothing sets off the bow of a boat like the SLX more than a polished stainless steel anchor.
Total BoatTEST.com Recommended Options:
$13,255. That certainly isn't much for options that will greatly enhance the look and use of the 350 SLX.
Basic Pricing
The base price of the 350 SLX with twin 300-hp with Bravo III drives and digital throttle and shift controls is $274,786. This price might help explain why the 350 SLX's sales have been so good.Add the options that we feel are necessary to maximize the look and use of the basic investment and we come to $251,855, plus freight and dealer prep.
Going Whole Hog on Options
For those who can easily afford it, it is fun adding "wow-factor" options as they make the boat more exciting and more awesome to landlubber friends with whom it is fun to dazzle and impress. Further, some of the options we lift off our list can significantly "add utility" for certain people or greatly enhance the boat's utility for certain applications -- such as cruising canvas to make the boat more comfortable in the shoulder seasons and when it rains. Follow is a list of those options, some of which will be a "must" for some people--
Added Utility Options--
Axius Joystick Control
($23,462). Boaters concerned about docking, or who want less experienced members of the family to participate more in the piloting experience, this can be a good investment, and it certainly adds utility.
Twin 380-hp MerCruiser 8.2 L engines with Bravo III
($18,451). 160 more horses will likely get the 350 SLX through the 50-mph barrier, for those who are concerned about such things. They will also get the boat up on plane faster when she is heavily loaded.
Shore Power 30 Amp Service
($1,846). For those planning on doing a lot entertaining at the dock, particularly those with the cruising canvas package, this makes real sense. 50' (15.24 m) of cord is included along with a battery charger/converter and galvanic isolator.
SmartCraft VesselView Display
($1,531). This is Mercury's vessel and engine diagnostic system and display.
5" Remote-Controlled Spotlight
($846). This light can come in handy at night traveling, coming into the yacht club mooring field looking for a float, or docking.
Anchor Windlass
($3,321). Gramps will appreciate this option if he is nominated for anchor duty.
Extended Cockpit Sunshade
($7,692). Depending upon the use of the boat this can almost be a required item. For those with fair skin who want to spend serious time on the boat, or for those who are planning on having lots of guests aboard, particularly older ones, this sun shade is worth every penny. Also, when the day is hot there is nothing like being in the shade and enjoying a light breeze.
3540 Bow Shade System
($762). Ditto from above, guests will love it and few boats have it yet -- but its coming.
Canvas Package for Hardtop
($2,000). The standard hardtop because the skeleton upon which to hang cruising canvas and isinglass, thus extending the useful season for this boat. It also has the added advantage of protecting guests if a summer squall should spring up un announced. It can even be used at the dock when having cocktails aboard and a breeze comes up or there is a slight chill in the air.
Chartplotter -- e95 Raymarine
($1,477). Not all 350 SLX boat owners will need this but for those who do, Sea ray makes it easy to have one.
Added "Wow Factor" Options--
Hydraulic, Teak Overlay Cockpit Table
($11,231). In the down position there appears to be no table in the cockpit, only a triangular-shaped teak section on the cockpit sole. Then, at the touch of a button the triangular section rises and becomes a cockpit table. It is very cool and ranks high in wow appeal. Some people say they don't want to be walking where they are eating, but Sea Ray has thought of that and provides a canvas cover for the table top when it is down.
Teak Cockpit Sole
($4,154). For the above table to work it must be imbedded in a teak sole.
Automated, Submersible Swim platform and Step
($5,385). This is a fun device that takes a page from multi-million yachts. Children and…well, pretty much everyone else will enjoy it, particularly on a hot summer day.
Helm Berth Upgrade
($2,077). A door opens in the helm console revealing a small bunk adequate for one person and with a small filler cushion, perhaps two quite literally in a pinch. This space should in no way be equated to a cabin. Without the upgrade it is a large stowage space.
Ensign Pole Base
($269). No boat should leave dock without one.
Underwater Lights
($1,000). These lights are guaranteed to draw a crowd on the dock and under the dock as well.
Enhanced LED Exterior and Interior Lighting
($1,838). This was something started years ago on megayachts and has now drifted down the food chain. There is no denying that lights on a boat, if properly handled, look cool and romantic at night.
We've been consistently impressed with the SLX lineup, and now with this latest addition, we can say that we think this boat is "exciting." We say that because not only is there a general quality upgrade in the new 350 SLX, but even more important, this is an all-new boat with lots of original thinking that provides lots of very practical functionality.
In our view from both a styling, materials functionality and pricing standpoints she provides stiff competition for similar-sized European-style day boats that are far more expensive. For those who want a day boat this size and for whom money is no object, we say load her up with all of the options and turn the folks at the yacht club or marina green with envy. She certainly polishes up the image of Sea Ray.
Test Result Highlights
- Top speed for the Sea Ray SLX 350 (2014-) is 47.2 mph (76 kph), burning 50.2 gallons per hour (gph) or 190.01 liters per hour (lph).
- Best cruise for the Sea Ray SLX 350 (2014-) is 27.8 mph (44.7 kph), and the boat gets 1.4 miles per gallon (mpg) or 0.6 kilometers per liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising range of 205 miles (329.92 kilometers).
- Tested power is 2 x 300-hp MerCruiser 350 MAG.
Standard and Optional Features
Marine Electronics
|VHF Radio
|Air Cond./Heat
|Battery Charger/Converter
|CD Stereo
|Head: Fixed
|Shore Power
|Trim Tabs
|Water Heater
Exterior Features
|Carpet: Cockpit
|Standard Snap-in
|Outlet: 12-Volt Acc
|Swim Ladder
|Swim Platform
|Transom Shower
|Wet bar
|Cockpit Cover
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Rye Flour
Rye flour came up in a recent thread, and I thought it convenient for everyone if I started a separate thread devoted to just rye. This way you can cut and paste it to a document if you wish to save it for future reference.
From my books so far, I have gleaned that:
RL Barenbaum in her Bread Bible discusses it in 2 paragraphs towards the end of the book but leaves quite a bit left unsaid. She does not specify what type should be used in her recipes although Leader and Hamelman do.
Peter Reinhart in his last 2 bks has said rather little on the topic.
Daniel Leader in his recent bk Local Breads points out the following:
- Most rye flour sold in the US is whole, with none of the germ and bran sifted out. To confuse matters, it is labeled not 'whole' but medium, to distinguish it from pumpernickel flour, which is a more coarsely ground whole rye flour. Unless otherwise noted, whole rye labeled 'medium' or fine is called for in the recipes in his book.
- Medium flour has some grit from the bits of bran
- Fine rye flour will be more powdery. You can use pumpernickel flour in the recipes that call for rye flour, but your breads will be a little darker than breads made with medium or fine rye flour.
- White rye flour, from which the bran and germ have been sifted, used in lighter Polish and Czech rye breads, is paler than whole rye, grayish white rather than gray. It is rarely available in stores but easily ordered by mail.
Hamelman in Bread discusses it at very considerable length and to summarize some of that says:
- That it is higher in bran, minerals and fiber than wheat
- Has more soluble sugars than wheat
- It is high in a substance called pentosans and amylase enzymes
- In Germany it is categorized by its ash content.
- In the US, one has far fewer choices of rye flour-usually sold only as white, medium,medium dark, and whole.
- White rye flour has little in the way of flavor or color, and is generally a poor choice in bread making.
- Medium rye is better, producing more nutrition and flavor.
- Whole rye flour is better yet in terms of flavor and food value. It is the rye flour of choice for most of the recipes in his book.
- Dark rye is the flour milled from the periphery of the grain. It tends to be coarse and sandy, to absorbe quite a lot of water and in general is difficult to work with.
- Pump0ernickel rye, often called rye meal, is just that: a coarse meal rather than a flour; it is made by milling the entire rye berry. It can substitute for whole-rye flour, the main diffence being the mealy consistency of pumpernickel.
- Rye chops, similar to the German Schrot in that the rye berry is chopped rather than ground, cracked rye, and whole rye berries.
Mike Avery has said in another thread that:
- In the USA, there are 4 commonly available rye flours. White rye, medium rye, dark rye and whole rye. As you move from white to whole, the taste of the rye becomes more intense, and the rye flour will reduce the rise of your bread. Medium rye is a good all-around rye. Good taste and you still get a good rise. However, in recent trips to the store, all I am finding is whole rye. Which will make a BIG difference in your recipes.
- Dark rye is the least well defined rye. In some cases it is whole rye. In others it is a lightly sifted whole rye. In others, it is the stuff that is left over after the medium rye has been sifted out of the whole rye.
- Also, rye has very little gluten in it, and what there is, is of very low qualty. Most bakers tend to develop the dough, form loaves and bake it as soon as it rises. Some bakers will tell you that a good loaf of white bread can sit for up to an hour after it has risen to it's optimum height and still bake up OK. This is called tolerance. The same bakers will tell you that a rye bread has about 6 minutes of tolerance.
Mike I did not ask you for this attribution but if you wish I will edit it out. Just let me know. Actually your discussion was the kernel that got me to start this thread.
Since so many people on the Forum are very experienced they are probably aware of all of the above. However there may be more aspects to rye flour than have been mentioned here. Since we have such an international make up of the forum others may have their own particular guidance to suggest.
I would start things off with two questions
- How is it that Hamelman bakes with 80% rye and more in his bread but some members here have said that one can not have more than 15%. It is possible that they are both right but referring have numbers refering to different things. Can some one clear this up for a Novice?
- Since nomenclature is rather loose when it comes to labeling and selling of rye, could someone tell me if they have ever used or know from experience about the flour that sells as:
Hodgson Mill All Natural, Stone Ground, Whole Grain Rye Flour


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New York State and New York City prospered and successfully grew prior to the explosive growth in the numbers of various city, borough and state development corporations - and now regional economic development councils - over past decades.
In many instances, projects supported by these government corporations have been heavily subsidized by taxpayers, commonly known as corporate welfare. Between direct government funding, low-interest loans and long-term tax exemptions, the bill to taxpayers in the end is greater than the so-called public benefits.
There also a relationship between campaign contributions from developers to elected officials looking for favorable legislation, private property condemnation under eminent domain, building permits, and direct and hidden subsidies.
In some cases, city and state development corporations actually compete against each other, attempting to outbid each other in offering potential investors the best deal. This translates to the highest subsidies at taxpayers expense.
Don't forget the conflict of interest for senior staff from city, county or state regulatory and permitting agencies. Too many leave in the twilight of any mayor or governor's administration to become employees or consultants to the same developers they previously oversaw.
Some developers try to purchase the support of local community groups by making so-called voluntary donations. They also make promises for capital improvements, which after the major project is completed don't always appear. Other commitments for creation of permanent new jobs and tax revenues frequently do not meet expectations.
If projects such as Willets Point are worthwhile, why can't major developers use their own funds or obtain loans from banks, like medium and small businesses? Don't we have more important priorities than spending taxpayer dollars encouraging people to dine out?
Real business people who believe in capitalism build their companies on their own. How sad that some don't want to do it the old fashioned way by sweat and hard work. They are looking for shortcuts in the form of huge subsidies at taxpayers expense and favors from elected officials.


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