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Sibercor needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 66 designs submitted by 15 freelance designers.
ILLEGAL CONTACT (film title)
TFP, LLC is a film production company that is developing for production a major motion picture titled "ILLEGAL CONTACT." It is the saga of Darryl Hill the first African American to play college sports in the Deep South and how he broke the color line in college athletics when he played football for the University of Maryland in 1963.
The successful designer will be positioned to be a designer for the production company and the film as it is produced and marketed. This is not firm.
Investors initially.
Movie goers ultimately.
"Leveling the Playing Field in College Sports"
The Darryl Hill Story
Brand should reflect football.
The concept of crossing the color line is important.
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Colorist JenniferJ talks Transforming R/K back to their E/B 'Roots'
KSN Exclusive When director Bill Condon recently announced Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson would pop in their vampire contact lenses one more time for a few days of 'Breaking Dawn- Part 2′ pickups, we had one vital question: how would Kristen and Rob get their hair into shape for Bella and Edward? KSN had the pleasure of chatting with celebrity Colorist Jennifer J. about how she transformed both Kristen and Rob's locks back into that of The Cullens.
Most recently, Jennifer transformed Kristen into a raven-haired beauty for 'Snow White and the Huntsman', so Jennifer's first hurdle was to reverse her own work. "Going from black to brown is definitely a challenge," Jennifer explained of the process, "especially since Kristen's hair color was grown out so much from not coloring it since SWATH." Jennifer said it took hours of coloring to get Bella back, "I had to darken Kristen's natural root since she's so light naturally and lighten her ends to match her newly darkened root."
While it's often just another day at the salon for someone like Kristen to alter her hair for her films, we wondered if it was as easy for a client like Rob. We asked Jennifer if there is a different mentality for a colorist when working with men.
Jennifer detailed, "There are two different types of color for men. Color that looks like it's colored and color that looks like it's not colored. I specialize in men's hair color because I have a lot of tricks up my sleeve that can make hair color for men look great but natural. So many men have problems with their hair color looking red and brassy which reads fake on a man but I use color in a way so that it really looks untouched and more masculine."
But, Rob isn't exactly a stranger to changing his hair color since he's had different shades for The Saga and 'Water for Elephants'. In fact, Rob was a good sport in the process. "Rob was happy that his hair color was grown out," Jennifer said, "so he wanted something as temporary as possible." While they had to stay focused on Bella's look, Kristen also had some input in what the final product would be. "Kristen wanted something that would be healthy and shiny looking," Jennifer described. "I used all semi-permanent colors from Wella Professionals, and they are super shiny and vibrant." Jennifer's work on Kristen's mane has been within the parameters of movie role requirements and filming continuity, but we couldn't help but ask the color expert what look she prefers on Kristen. Jennifer responded, "My favorite has been Bella. The warm chestnut brown with reddish undertones are so pretty on her." And, if she could choose any color to perfect with Kristen's locks for an everyday look? "There are so many colors I would love to do on her, but one that would be fun is red."
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A 50 year old woman was left with a red, sore and blistered face for 7 weeks after having laser skin resurfacing. She was awarded:
We all want to look our very best, so it's not surprising that more and more people are opting for cosmetic surgery. Unfortunately, as the number of individuals who choose this specialist surgery rises, so does the number of negligence cases. The cosmetic surgery sector is not regulated as strictly as the medical industry as a whole, meaning the standards we have every right to expect are not always upheld. Surgeons who lack the necessary skill and experience may carry out poor cosmetic procedures, or inadequate aftercare may lead to complications following the surgery. In situations like these, the consequences can often have a hugely negative impact on the patient's self-esteem and quality of life.
If you feel that you have been a victim of negligence during or following a cosmetic procedure, call Your legal Friend. We have years of experience working on medical negligence cases, many of which have involved cosmetic surgery claims. We have previously been successful working on claims for facelifts, liposuction and breast augmentations/reduction procedures, as well as several other forms of cosmetic surgery. From a legal point of view, we know how complicated these cases can be. More importantly, we understand that they can leave the victim feeling incredibly vulnerable, even embarrassed. The psychological and emotional effects of medical negligence are often just as damaging as the physical impact. That's why we are committed to guiding you through every step of the process. We will ensure that your claim is handled carefully and professionally by specialist solicitors, while working alongside medical experts in the cosmetic surgery field, to guarantee the best results for you.
It's beneficial if you're quick to pursue a claim as the paperwork will be readily available and the detail of the event will still be 'fresh' in your mind, which will help when putting your case together. There is also a three year time limit from the 'date of knowledge' where you learned that a mistake on your doctor's part led to the pain or suffering you're now experiencing. Usually if you attempt to bring a claim after this date, it will be considered 'statute barred' or 'out of time' as per the Limitation act of 1980, section 11. If you are within the time limit, or are unsure as to whether you fall within the time period allowed, you can speak to us and we'll be able to advise you as best we can based upon the information you're able to share with us.
If you do not claim within the set time period, your claim will be considered 'statute barred' or 'out of time' and will unfortunately not be taken further. There are two exceptions to this rule, in the case of children and if the negligence directly led to a fatality. In these cases suing the NHS for negligence is still possible as the date on which time begins to run is the date of the child's 18th birthday, and in the case of fatalities, from the date of death.
After a free initial phone consultation, a clinical negligence solicitor can get a feel for your circumstances, the problems you face and consequences you're having to live with. If they feel that something wasn't done, that should have been, they may go on to request copies of your medical records, with your permission, to assess whether something was missed or to see if a mistake was made. If it looks like a mistake was made, they will then speak to you to discuss whether you wish to pursue a medical negligence claim for compensation.
Throughout your claim, Your Legal Friend will help you every step of the way
I am very happy and satisfied with the settlement you achieved for me and the service was excellent and thank you very much
Mrs E. Swaffield
Our medical negligence team has years of experience working on a wide variety of cosmetic surgery cases so we understand just how difficult a decision it can be to bring a laser skin resurfacing case.
That's why we are committed to guiding you through every step of the process. We ensure that your claim is handled carefully and professionally by our specialist solicitors, while working alongside medical experts, to guarantee the best results for you.
Our cosmetic surgery team is headed by Laura Morgan who has a wealth of experience in leading complicated, high value laser skin resurfacing cases.
Laura is recognised within the legal profession as a leader in the field of medical negligence and serious injury compensation. Laura has acted in a wide range of cases over her 17 years of practice and has particular expertise in acting for children who have suffered brain injury due to mismanaged birth or surgical errors, and in managing claims that have resulted in the death of a loved one. Laura has achieved a number of large settlements including £5.4 million for a 7 year old and £4 million for an 11 year old child.
Laura's expertise and dedication to her clients is recognised in the Chambers guide to the Legal Profession in which she was praised for the efficiency of her approach to case handling and described as "tenacious and detail-oriented".
Laura has been a member of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel since 2005 and accredited as a Senior Litigator in the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) since 2006. Laura is also a member of the specialist lawyers panel for Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA), the UK's leading charity committed to patient safety and justice.
The effects of medical negligence can be devastating for the individual and their families, so securing appropriate compensation for them as quickly as possible is our top priority.
Laura Morgan
Director of Medical Negligence
Pay nothing if you lose your case, get maximum compensation if you win
Whatever the nature of your cosmetic surgery claim, we always seek the maximum level of compensation for our clients – and if your case is unsuccessful, we don't charge you any fees. This is our guarantee for all standard cosmetic surgery claims.
With our no win, no fee guarantee, you pay nothing, unless you win your compensation claim. At that point you will only pay your insurance premium, if applicable, and the success fee, which will never be more than 25% of the amount you win.
We ask you to sign forms of authority so that we can obtain your medical records from your GP and any hospitals that have treated you.
As the medical experts we instruct need to know what happened during your treatment, we work with you to draft a detailed, accurate statement in your own words.
You are responsible for minimising the losses you have incurred as a result of the alleged medical negligence, so you need to attend any available treatments that could aid your recovery. You may also need to return to work as soon as it's safe to do so.
You must prove that the treatment you received fell below the standard expected of a reasonably competent and skilful medical specialist of the type who treated you and that, as a result, you suffered a loss or injury. To do this, we obtain independent medical evidence from an expert in the appropriate area of medicine.
We have to establish whether the sub-standard treatment you received is likely to have led to your injury or loss. As this can be difficult to establish, you may need to see one or more medical experts who will assess your current condition and what the future holds for you.
The value of your claim comprises:
You need to keep all original financial documents safe as these will be needed when we prepare your case to go to Court. These documents include accounts, payslips, and receipts for expenses and medical treatments.
Although only a small number of cases proceed to a trial, we prepare every case for this eventuality.
The trial takes place before a Circuit or High Court judge who will make a decision based on the evidence we have prepared.
If you win your case, the amount of compensation will be decided by negotiation with the defendant or, if your case goes to trial, by the judge. The defendant will usually be ordered to pay us the costs we have incurred in preparing your case. We will also agree a date by which your compensation will be paid to us so that we can pay your compensation as quickly as possible.


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"It was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness; it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity. It was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness; it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.
"For good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only."
On the racetrack this year, the memory of Big Brown's Kentucky Derby and Big Brown's Belmont Stakes will endure. As will Curlin's Dubai World Cup, and Curlin's Breeders' Cup Classic; studies in contrast.
It was a three-year-old class in which the early Derby favorite, War Pass, was retired before he could win a single stakes race but also one which saw a pair of sophomores complete a Breeders' Cup Classic exacta.
And it was a class in which a filly, Eight Belles, made for the worst conceivable headlines that resulted in a federal inquiry, forcing an insular industry to take a hard look at itself and finally make some baby steps in a war on drugs, permitted and otherwise.
It was a time when an undefeated female and Horse of the Year finalist Zenyatta was as dominant on dirt as she was on the synthetic surfaces of her home state, finally defeating the deepest field of talent assembled in any of Breeders' Cup 25's 14 events.
The year 2008 had its usual share of premature retirements but was also one in which 10-year-old, Evening Attire, won a graded stakes and a seven-year-old, Commentator, won the G1 Whitney for a second time.
It was a year when the trainer of a reigning Horse of the Year also saddled more winners than anyone in history, setting the bar so high as to be unreachable ever again, but won't be handed an Eclipse trophy by acclimation because of a career mired in controversy.
It was a time when synthetic surfaces continued to change the face of the sport and provided the impetus for one of the most aesthetically appealing Breeders' Cups ever, but did little to provide definitive answers relative to horse safety and jockey health concerns. Better had someone in authority advocated a return to hay, oats and water on race day.
It was a year when European dominance of an event created by and for American breeders did more to advance the cause of international racing and possibly altered mating practices away from speed and--for the better--toward stamina influences.
It was a time when the notion that gambling was recession proof was dispelled.
It was a year when steeplechase horseman Jack Fisher guided champion Good Night Shirt through an undefeated five-race, eight-month long, Grade 1 campaign to become the first jump trainer to earn $1-million in purses in a single year.
It was a time when thoroughbred track owner Richard Fields saved a storied venue, revived an historic handicap, and made horsemen who would sell animals to horse killers persona non-grata on the grounds of his racetrack, Suffolk Downs.
It was a year when a true sportsman named Jess Jackson demonstrated love for his horse, his sport, and racing's fans by keeping Curlin in training despite having to shell out $3-million in insurance premiums.
It was a year when the New York Racing Association got its groove back, staying alive by mortgaging its future so that racing's history and traditions could be preserved and perhaps even prosper once again.
But, like Wall Street's bankers and brokers, it was a year when the public was bilked, again, when the cost of the product (takeout) kept increasing while its quality waned, the result provincial greed, over-saturation and a lack of central leadership--still.
It was a year when horsemen followed suit by demanding a larger share of a shrinking pie, withholding permission allowing for the dissemination of simulcast signals because it was time to draw a line in the sand instead of acting in good faith.
And when private Advanced Deposit Wagering companies and racetracks did the exact same thing.
It was a time when grass roots organizations were founded and/or continued to grow because taxation without representation will lead to greater erosion and possibly ultimate failure, and because horseplayers need a voice.
It was a year when the NTRA decided to remain neutral in its support for legislation criminalizing the transportation of horses for slaughter by withdrawing its support of H.R. 6598.
Is there any possible way to justify such a callous response, especially in light of unprecedented negative publicity left in the wake of the Eight Belles tragedy?
Clearly, it was a year when the industry continued to talk a better game than it walked as the abolition of steroids is a good thing but not the drug thing that concerns players and plagues the industry most.
It was a time when late-odds fluctuations, whatever the cause, after a race begins continues to send the wrong message and when betting wouldn't end at post time because the bottom line must be served at all costs.
It was another year gone by when antiquated statutes governing the industry were allowed to continue as the law of the racing land killing any chance of reorganization and growth.
A time when the continued lack of a central authority has helped further erode mainstream media coverage, hastening the demise of a gambling sport in the eyes of an American sporting public.
Or, as Dickens wrote: "We had everything before us, we had nothing before us; we were all going direct to heaven, we were all going direct the other way."


text: On Wed, 2010-02-17 at 20:05 +1100, Benjamin Herrenschmidt wrote: > On Tue, 2010-02-16 at 09:22 +0100, Oliver Neukum wrote: > > This seems wrong to me. Buffers for control transfers may be > > transfered > > by DMA, so the caches must be flushed on architectures whose caches > > are not coherent with respect to DMA. > >=20 > > Would you care to elaborate on the exact nature of the bug you are > > fixing? >=20 > I missed part of this thread, so forgive me if I'm a bit off here, but > if the problem is indeed I$/D$ cache coherency vs. PIO transfers, then > this is a long solved issue on other archs such as ppc (and I _think_ > sparc). The thread I started was indeed regarding I/D cache coherency and PIO. But it diverged into DMA issues a few days ago (should have been a new thread). > The way we do it, at least on powerpc which is PIPT, is to keep track on > a per-page basis, whether a given page is clean for execution using > PG_arch1 bit. This bit is cleared when a new page is popped into the > page cache, and we clear it from flush_dcache_page() iirc (you may want > to dbl check I don't have the code at hand right now, or rather, I do > but I'm to lazy to look right now :-) We do the same on ARM. The problem with most (all) HCD drivers that do PIO is that they copy the data to the transfer buffer but there is no call in this driver to flush_dcache_page(). The upper mass storage or filesystem layers don't call this function either, so there isn't anything that would set the PG_arch1 bit. --=20 Catalin -- IMPORTANT NOTICE: The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential and may also be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to any other person, use it for any purpose, or store or copy the information in any medium. Thank you.


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The new 2009 TL's dynamic and bold styling was designed at the Acura Design Studio in Torrance, California. The design team wanted the TL's exterior styling to not only be emotional, but to reflect the exhilarating driving experience that would be realized behind the wheel. The new TL also uses the latest materials and technologies to help reduce weight, increase strength and enhance aerodynamic performance.
The exterior design of the TL uses a principal that the design team refers to as "Motion Surface." Simply put, this term expresses the feeling of motion in the surface of the vehicle even when the TL is at rest. The body uses artfully crafted character lines that divide the TL's sides into lower, middle and upper areas, with each catching the light differently while presenting a dynamic and strong athletic shape. As well, the character lines lead the eye along the body side from front to rear, enticing the viewer to take in the whole car and explore and discover its many design details.
One intriguing detail is the Acura "power plenum" grille, whose platinum-like finisher appears to be cut from solid billet that "floats" in front of the car. Beneath the finisher is a diamond-pattern black grille opening that adds an aggressive sports-car look. A satin grille surround further accentuates the opening. Below the bumper, two large openings on the front fascia house fog lamps, turn signals (and on the SH-AWD® model) front brake cooling ducts. The 2009 TL is the third sedan in the Acura lineup to receive the new Acura signature grille, after the 2009 TSX and 2009 RL.
Aggressive front wheel arches and dramatic character lines set a confident and muscular tone for the TL's body side. In addition, the headlight and taillight arrays, which sweep aggressively around each corner of the body, further add character. Below the taillight array are large red reflectors that add style as well as safety. Below the trunk lid is a satin finisher with stylized cues echoing the front finisher.
Acura TL Exterior Features:
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In keeping with its mission of providing even more performance, agility and comfort, the 2009 Acura TL increases in size compared to the previous-generation TL. For improved interior roominess, handling stability and ride quality, the 2009 TL has a longer wheelbase and a wider track. Wheelbase is up 1.4 inches (to 109.3 inches from 107.9 inches), while the track increases 1.1 inches (to 63.2 inches in front and 1.8 inches to 63.8 inches at the rear). Overall length is up 6.2 inches (to 195.5 inches), overall width is up 1.8 inches (to 74.0 inches), and height rises 0.5-inch (to 57.2 inches). The wider track pays dividends in both cornering ability and interior roominess, while the longer wheelbase increases ride comfort as well as interior roominess. The new TL offers more interior volume (111.4 cu-ft vs. 110.2 cu-ft) than the outgoing model. Like the previous-generation TL, the 2009 TL is classified by the EPA as a Midsize car.
Despite its larger size and higher overall content level, at 3,708 lbs. the base 2009 Acura TL increases just 85 pounds in curb weight compared to the previous model. The new TL SH-AWD® has a curb weight of 3,970 lbs. Part of the reason for the minimal increase in weight is due to the widespread use of high-strength steel in key structural areas, lightweight yet ultra high-strength hot-stamped steel for the B-pillars and doorsills, as well as an aluminum hood, front suspension subframe, rear suspension knuckles and steering hanger beam. Over 18 pounds were saved in the TL's unit-body construction alone.
The 2009 TL is the second Acura (along with the TSX) to use an advanced new unit-body frame rail system. With this new system, the stamped steel frame rails are positioned above and inside the body structure floor (rather than underneath it) to create a nearly flat body underside. This design results in improved structural strength for safety, reduced interior noise from turbulent air flowing underneath the car, and better aerodynamic efficiency for improved fuel mileage and more interior space. The new frame rail design does not compromise interior room and improves crash safety. (Please see Safety section for more information.)
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) represents a groundbreaking change in the way Acura unit-bodies are constructed. Now a standard feature on every new Acura, ACE™ maximizes the body's ability to disperse crash energy in a frontal collision by directing collision forces along predetermined load pathways. One of most important benefits of the design is that crash energy can be dispersed with less affect on the structural integrity of the passenger cabin. Another important ACE™ characteristic is how it allows the TL to interface better with larger or smaller vehicles in a frontal collision, further protecting both the TL passengers as well as those in the other vehicle. (Please see Safety section for more information.)
Based on internal testing, the 2009 Acura TL is projected to earn top crash ratings. These include 5-Star ratings* for frontal NCAP and side SINCAP tests from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and GOOD ratings for offset frontal, side and headrest tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). (Please see Safety section for more information.)
*Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model Tested with side-impact air bags (SABs).
Along with new engineering techniques, the 2009 TL also has widespread use of high-strength sheet steel, which provides benefits in ride, handling and overall durability. The new TL uses five different types of high-strength steel, including ultra high-strength hot-stamp steel that is heated before it is stamped into shape for the front unit-body rails, doorsills, B-pillar and side roof rails. A total of 47.6-percent of the steel used in the new TL is high-strength steel. Hot-stamp steel and 980 grade high-strength steel, two premium types of steel, are used by Acura for the first time in the 2009 TL.
The 2009 Acura TL is 15-percent more rigid overall than its predecessor in key areas, which directly improves handling agility, ride quality, interior quietness and overall durability. Specific rigidity advancements include:
Aluminum front and rear bumper beams help the 2009 TL meet the most rigid crash test standards, while also helping to reduce vehicle mass for improved performance and fuel economy. In front, the bumper beam is tied into an ACE™ beam structure that helps equalize the height disparity between large and small cars, resulting in better attenuation of crash energy during a frontal collision. Stylized plastic bumper fascias are an integral part of the TL styling and are rated to withstand 2.5-mph front and rear impacts without substantial damage.
The TL SH-AWD® receives a unique front bumper fascia that incorporates special vent openings and ducts to cool the front disc brakes. In addition, the TL SH-AWD® employs the 3.7L V-6's dual-exhaust system capped with quad stainless-steel tips (the TL with 3.5-liter V-6 has two exhaust tips).
The new 2009 TL has Xenon high intensity discharge (HID) projector-style low-beam headlights as standard equipment. The primary operational benefit of projector headlights is a bright and precisely focused light beam for confident nighttime driving, but they also provide an aggressive and technical appearance. Halogen high beams are mounted inboard of the projector beams, and offer further nighttime driving confidence with a crisp, bright and focused beam. The halogen high-beams serve double duty as the daytime running lights (DRL) by operating at a lower voltage. The headlight arrays are protected by flush impact-resistant covers that blend sleekly into the TL's front fascia, hood and fenders, and include wraparound amber side reflectors that are visible from both the front and sides of the vehicle. Fog lamps are integrated into an opening below the front bumper that also includes air inlet ducts for additional front brake cooling on the SH-AWD® model. LED lighting is used for the taillights, center high-mounted stop light (CHMSL) and the exterior mirror-mounted auxiliary turn signals.
Standard on the TL are 17x8-inch cast aluminum alloy wheels with 10 crisply designed spokes, a silver paint finish and black Acura emblem showcased in a composite center cap. The TL SH-AWD® features unique 18x8-inch 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels finished in dramatic and exclusive silver finish and featuring a premium spun-aluminum center cap replete with black Acura emblem. Optional for the TL SH-AWD® with the Technology Package are 19x8-inch aluminum-alloy wheels featuring a 10-spoke design finished in silver with a spun-aluminum center cap and a chrome Acura emblem.
The 2009 TL comes with a standard power moonroof that tilts or slides via a one-touch control. To tilt or slide the moonroof fully open or closed, simply press the ceiling-mounted switch once (rather than pushing for several seconds). Partially opening or closing the moonroof to achieve partial ventilation simply requires a lighter touch. A built-in auto-reverse system helps ensure that the moonroof will not close forcefully if a hand or arm is in the way. If an obstruction is detected, the moonroof mechanism is designed to automatically reopen the moonroof.
Special acoustic windshield glass is used on the TL to help reduce wind noise. Tuned specifically to attenuate wind-noise frequencies, the windshield uses two layers of 2 mm safety glass with an inner layer of a transparent elastic acoustic membrane for a total thickness of 4.5 mm. The acoustic windshield in conjunction with 5 mm thick side windows helps position the TL at the top of its class in wind-noise performance. The windshield, like the side windows and 3.1 mm thick rear window, is UV light absorbing.
Windshield Wipers The TL's windshield wipers nest below the hood line, where they are out of the driver's line of sight and away from the direct airflow that can cause turbulence, aerodynamic drag and noise. The driver's side wiper measures 25.5 inches in length to clean a broad section of the windshield, while the passenger-side wiper measures 18.75 inches long. A 2.5-liter capacity windshield-washer system helps clear dirt from the windshield as necessary.
Above the beltline of the car, the side windows are surrounded by luxurious stainless steel trim. Showing the level of detail that has gone into the new TL, its surface shape is actually slightly concave, which effectively eliminates "hot spots" in the reflection caused by direct sunlight. Additional stainless trim along the roofline joins the windshield, roof and rear window together in one smoothly flowing curve. This roofline trim finishes dramatically in the form of a mini bulkhead along each side of the subtly recessed window. The treatment does not impede outward visibility but rather creates a look of strength and solidity at the rear of the TL. So too does a subtle "negative break" running from front to rear along the trunk lid. Matching the pronounced break at the front of the car, the bisected trunk lid and the matching rear bumper and fascia further define the TL as a strong, aggressive sport sedan.
All of the vertical roof pillars and two areas of the front unit-body bulkhead are filled with closed-cell expansion foam that significantly reduces the transmission of road noise from the lower part of the unit-body up into the passenger compartment. The foam is installed prior to the unit body's assembly and welding process, and it expands to tightly fit the pillar openings when the body is later baked after the electro deposition of protective coatings.
The 2009 TL has power windows as standard equipment, including a one-touch auto up/down feature that simplifies the lowering or raising process for the driver and front passenger-side windows. As with the power tilt and slide moonroof, the driver and front passenger-side power windows include a pinch-protection feature, and all four windows as well as the moonroof may be opened via the TL's Keyless Access Remote. Turning the key twice in the driver's door lock or pressing and holding the lock button on the remote Keyless Access Remote closes the windows and moonroof simultaneously.
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To help reduce wind and road noise, the 2009 TL features 5 mm thick glass for all four side windows. The added thickness (beyond typical auto glass) provides a superior acoustic barrier that makes the interior more quiet and luxurious.
The broad door handles are formed to comfortably fit a wide range of hand sizes as well as to accommodate gloved hands in winter driving conditions. The handles feature painted surfaces on the base TL and a painted and chromed finish on the Technology Package. The 2009 TL with Technology Package uses a Keyless Access System that unlocks the driver's door or all doors (programmable as the owner wishes) when grabbing either the driver or front passenger door handle. A button, located on the driver's door handle, locks all doors with a light touch - and a reassuring audible tone confirms that the vehicle is indeed locked. An emergency lock cylinder, located on the rear edge the driver's door handle, permits locking and unlocking the vehicle in the event the battery becomes discharged.
Satin door sill plates greet the driver and front passenger when the front doors are opened. Centered in a durable black composite surround, the metal door sill plates feature the Acura logo. As well, dual 360-degree seals in all four door openings provide outstanding sealing capability to help keep wind, road and traffic noise, water and dirt out of the interior.
Aerodynamically shaped power-adjustable mirrors make use of tinted glass that reduces glare. Mounted flush with the mirror nacelle are bright turn-signal diodes that provide an extra margin of safety in traffic - without interrupting the TL's dramatic bodylines. In addition, the side mirrors are heated and memory linked to driver preference.
The Acura TL uses a new electric fuel-filler door release system. Instead of a traditional floor-mounted cable release, the 2009 TL's fuel-filler door opens with a push of a button located on the driver's door next to the trunk-release button. When the button is pushed the filler door pops open 1.2 inches and is held open by a secondary spring. The fuel door may then be opened fully to access the fuel filler.
A large array of light emitting diodes (LEDs) serves as the taillights on the new TL. Used here as well as in the turn signals located in the outside rearview mirrors and Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL), the LEDs illuminate almost instantly, provide exceptionally high-visibility lighting and draw less energy than comparable incandescent bulbs. The LEDs also provide a highly technical look that compliments the TL body design and are projected to have a far longer service life.
Included in the available Technology Package is a rear spoiler that contains a trunk release touch button as well as a rearview camera that's image is displayed on the Navigation screen when the transmission is shifted to Reverse. The composite spoiler is painted body color and smoothly integrated into the bodylines. To date, none of the TL's European competitors offer the rearview camera as an option.
Bright finish dual exhaust tips give the TL a powerful presence when viewed from the rear. The 3.7-liter SH-AWD® model takes this further with quad exhausts featuring twin "D" shaped outlets that add further strength and appeal to the rear of the vehicle.
Fuel capacity on the 2009 TL has increased to 18.5 gallons from 17.1 gallons on the previous TL, an increase in volume that helps extend cruising range between fill-ups. Manufactured of high-density polypropylene resin, the tank is also located farther forward than in the past, helping to improve mass centralization for better ride and handling as well as rear-seat roominess.
Further reducing wind noise inside the new TL was essential to making the vehicle a top performer in the premium sport sedan market. Designers used many different strategies, including the use of an acoustic windshield, thicker side glass, special insulators, and precise aerodynamic tailoring of the body and the vehicle's underside. The result is that the TL more smoothly moves through the air, benefiting interior quietness and fuel economy.
The underside of the TL has significant aerodynamic advancements. At the front of the vehicle, a precisely shaped deflector directs part of the airflow from underneath the front fascia and up through the radiator to provide a steady supply of cooling air at speed. The aerodynamic tailoring continues with another deflector that guides remaining airflow smoothly underneath the engine. Racecar-inspired deflectors located ahead of the front tires also help steer air around them more efficiently. The inside frame rails (described in the Body section) allow air to flow more smoothly underneath the car. The TL also has a mid-floor cover that smoothly transitions air from the underside of the body to the underside of the fuel tank. The dual muffler undersides are likewise flat, and the vehicle's underbody is also coated with a sound-absorbing PVC coating.
Offering 13.1 cu. ft. of storage volume, the 2009 Acura TL has 0.8 cu. ft. (6.5-percent) more trunk capacity than the previous generation TL. The SH-AWD® model has 12.5 cu. ft. of storage due to the space requirements of the rear differential - yet as a result of intelligent packaging it still offers an increase of 0.2 cu. ft. or 1.6-percent compared to the previous TL. The TL's trunk is spacious enough to hold four golf bags, four 22-in. Pullman-style suitcases or a family-sized cooler.
For the first time in the Acura TL, the fuel door is opened from inside the car via an electrical switch instead of a cable release as used on the previous-generation TL. The switch is conveniently located on the driver's door panel instead of on the floor. When equipped with the Technology Package, the Keyless Access System allows the trunk to be opened by simply pressing a "smart button" on the rear spoiler. As long as the Keyless Access Remote transponder is in their possession the TL's Keyless Access System will recognize the presence of the driver and allow the trunk to be opened.
Fully Lined Trunk
The trunk is fully lined to protect the cargo as well as for improved visual appeal. The hinges are likewise concealed. Several improvements give the trunk a more finished overall appearance. These include a spring-loaded cover that hides the latch striker, a unified look and feel for the lined trunk sides and floor, a convenient strap for lifting the spare-tire cover, a garnish where the hinge arms slide into the body, and a neatly finished edge to the trunk lining material. More substantial hinges also create a more rigid overall trunk-lid assembly.
Underneath the floor of the trunk is a T135/80D17 temporary spare tire mounted on a steel wheel, along with a jack, lug-nut wrench, and an eyelet that screws into a locating point on the front bumper in the event the TL ever needs to be transported on a flatbed truck. The trunk also features six anchor points for attaching a cargo net, along with a fold-down pass-through to accommodate long items such as snow skis.
The 2009 Acura TL offers a total of nine available exterior colors - the most ever available for the TL model. Five out of the nine available colors are new for 2009, and include a mix of five pearl colors and four metallic colors. The new colors include Basque Red, Borealis Blue, Crystal Black, Grigio, and Palladium. Specifically chosen to mirror the TL's "emotion unleashed" character, the new colors look particularly dramatic in bright sunlight, where the TL's strong character lines present different facets of the body to the light differently, creating a highly evocative and dynamic 3-D appearance. All exterior colors feature a durable, hard clear coat that resists damage from industrial pollution, acid rain and fog, as well as organic contaminants such as bird droppings. The exterior colors were also selected to compliment the TL's four available interior colors including Ebony, Parchment, Taupe and Umber Tan.
A line of Acura Genuine Accessories was developed simultaneously with the TL to provide personalization for the Acura owner. Like all Acura Genuine Accessories, the TL accessories are covered by a 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty.
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The BCGS MAC/Reunion Group meeting discussion in Burnaby Wednesday, 8 August 2012 included a great tip from Bill Clayton, the MAC group facilitator, useful for both MAC and PC users – a look at the Genealogy Tools website run by Ben Sayer. His site has comparison charts of genealogy computer programmes showing all their features, And he has news, reviews and instruction screencasts for both MAC and PC genealogy programme users, and a free e-newsletter too.
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Superior traction, performance, and comfort for winter expeditions.
When you need to get somewhere in the backcountry and you need to get there safely and securely, trust the Men's Lightning Ascent Snowshoes from MSR. The Lightning Ascents feature decking made from ballistic nylon that can withstand whatever you can throw at it. 360-degree traction frames provide grip on whatever terrain you find yourself on, regardless of topography and conditions. The PosiLock AT bindings combine with Torsion2 crampons for excellent support and traction. Heel-risers ensure that you won't suffer from undue fatigue.
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- Ergo Televator heel-risers
- Modular flotation tail compatible (flotation tails sold separately)
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I can't recommend highly enough
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I have used these for the season of 16/17 and I couldn't be happier. I have owned a few tube style snowshoes in the past and I'll never go back. These are basically crampons with more surface area.
They are light enough that they're basically not noticeable as you hike up. After 20+ days in them they show little sign of wear outside of the paint starting to wear out where I bang snow science tubes against them.
I did order the tails that I use on powder days. I am 5'10" 170 pounds and the 25" shoes work great for the majority of the time, but the easily attachable tails are necessary when it is crazy deep.
The ski strap design is great and means they work well with my fat mountaineering boots (Salewa Guides) and my cascadias (dont buy the cascadia 11).
If you're looking for a snowshoe that excels in more technical terrain the lightening ascent is the best snowshoe I have ever owned.
slides on ascents, great everywhere else
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I got this snowshoe being a big fan of other MSR products. But was let down. The width is great and the strapping in was easy and held throughout my trip. Super comfortable and light. But any steep hills (30+degree) there's not enough (toe grab) on the front of the shoe to get the snow. Even with the Televaror i slipped all over where as with my other pair of snowshoes I didn't. On flat and slight incline and even down hill they work great though.
Sounds like you're not stepping right. They're not designed to hold by the toe crampon, especially on soft ground. If you step with even pressure around the whole frame before articulating your next step, it bites and holds like nothing else on the market. I've taken these straight up ridiculous pitches in 2 feet of powder, sheets of glacier ice, the hold is incredible. Technique matters though.
Best Shoes I've Worn
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I have used many different snowshoes and some were very nice shoes. However, there was always one little thing wrong with each pair that I tested out....Then I bought a pair of lightning ascents two years ago. I have used them in the Adirondacks of NY as well as the Uintas in UT and Rockies, and have loved them every step of the way.
First of all the size of the bindings is great. I am able to use my regular winter hiking boots in them, as well as my snowboarding boots if I want to snowshoe up and ride down. There isn't an issue with the width of my snowboard boots in the snowshoe bindings.
Then the durability of the shoes, the lightweight, and overall quality of them. I have never had an issue with bindings coming undone, decking ripping (even on some very exposed rock surfaces), or the Televators falling down while in use; while these have all been issues I have had with previous shoes.
If you have any questions about sizing the right snowshoe for you, or any gear for your next adventure, feel free to reach out directly and I'd love to assist or just share stories.
Stomping around in the white stuff = fun
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Best snowshoe available!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I've had the "women's" of this version for 4 years (even though I'm a man) and it has been great. I needed a little more flotation and length so I bought the 25" mens and the extra width and slight amount of weight is unnoticeable. They are very durable despite the lightweight design. I'm not walking on pure rocks with it, but I've taken them through plenty of sticks and occasional dirt. Binding system is fast and even more improved from my previous version.
These are the best snowshoes available because of the amount of traction you get along the entire frame (not just the crampon underfoot). The elevators (or heel lifts) are intuitive and easy to flip up and down with a trekking pole. I also love the add on tails. I thought these were a gimmick at first but they have definitely come in handy most trips when the snow is deep powder or punch slush. Its nice to add a bunch of flotation immediately and continue on your way. I've seen all other snowshoes in action and if you're going up steep slopes these are the ones that can't be beat.
awesome shoe
bindings fit well and these really keep you on top of the snow... I have only used them once but so far impressed
Great backcountry snow shoe!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Awesome snow shoes for serious backcountry hiking. I've used these shoes during many winter hiking trips. A couple that come to mind are climbing Mt Harvard in January and a 50 mile two day hike in the Arctic Circle. Both occasions had lots of snow. The snow ran between deep powder (approx waist deep) and icy surface crust with powder underneath. Each time the snow shoes performed superbly. I'm 5'7" 165lbs and usually carry a 35-40lb pack. The snow shoes ability to float was amazing along with the crampon like traction they provide. One of the best features is the heal lift. At first I was skeptical about the feature but during our final ascent of Mt Harvard I decided to flip the heel lift up. What a difference it makes for climbing steep inclines. Very durable as well. Mine are approaching 10yrs old and they are still my go to snow shoes. Highly recommend for backcountry trail use. Great job MSR!
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I have used the Lightning Ascent extensively for almost 8 years. They are very sturdy, lightweight for the size, and climb like a cat on steroids.:) a great backcountry shoe.
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
If you've got any questions about MSR snowshoes or any other pairs; definitely contact me and I'd love to help you find the right pair for your size, intended use, and region.
I've used the Lightning Ascents for years now and they've never failed me. When other struggle on ice or bad terrain, I'm able to forge on and have no issues. And the float on these is great in deep snow.
Shoot me an email or call and we can size up a pair for you!
Shoot me an email anytime you have questions about snowshoes or any other gear!
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I use these for any and all winter hiking. They're incredibly light for how beastly they are. I've stomped through powder in these and walked straight up a couple 14ers (like walking up a staircase with the heel-risers up).
I don't have a splitboard, so these have also allowed me to get into backcounty riding. I just strap them to my backpack when I'm ready to descend. I don't even notice the weight on my pack because they're so light, and also a lot lighter than the snowboard I had been carrying haha.
Best steep terrain snowshoes I've used.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I bought my Lightning Ascents a year ago for steep terrain and packed snow in which my Tubbs Mountaineers weren't quite as good as I'd hoped. They were everything I'd hoped for and then some. Thanks to the 360 Degree Traction frame, 3 traction bars, and large toe crampons, the traction you get with these things is incredible - steep ascents and descents, side slopes, even greasy mashed potatoes, these snowshoes grab hold and don't let go.
Due to a knee injury last year that caused a lot of pain when I'd kneel to attach the Tubbs Mountaineer 36s I'd been using in powder, I began using the Lightning Ascents instead this season and found that I like them better in the soft stuff, too. I sink a little deeper because of the smaller surface area, but that also means I have less snowshoe to lift out of the snow. So they've now become my go-to snowshoes for all terrain and types of snow. Their narrow width and shorter length makes them ideal for narrow trails and dense woods, and the Ergo Televator and 3 traction bars under the deck allow you to go straight up and down the steepest hills with little more than a kick step or firmly stomping your feet on ascents. I haven't found a descent yet that's too steep for me to just walk down.
The 4-strap bindings are super secure, and allow you to customize the fit for whatever kind of boot you're wearing. My Sorel Conquests fit just as well as my Asolo Fugitive GTX, and there's plenty of strap left for bigger boots. They're super easy to attach and detach while wearing gloves, and even if the straps come out of the retaining clips or the clips break the straps won't loosen up.
I've stepped on a lot of rocks and sticks and haven't had any puncture the decking. Certain boots, such as my Sorels, can cause the foremost buckle to nick the decking, MSR says the nicks will only go so far and then stop but I trimmed mine with a razor blade and sealed the edges with a lighter. No more nicks. It was never a problem with my uninsulated GTX hikers.
These are the ultimate severe service, all terrain snowshoes, and I can't see myself going back to tube framed models for anything but trail walking - and I just recently bought a pair of Lightning Trails for that. MSR snowshoes rock!
No Regrets!!!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
These things are top notch! I put them to the test this weekend and was not disappointed. Went through all kinds of snow conditions: on ice, over rock and exposed logs and roots. Held like glue on some seriously steep ice. Highly recommend. (pic of summit ascent on Mt Colden, NY)
This picture says a thousand words!
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Nothing else compares.
Snowshoeing in a white out.
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Great Snowshoes but not for NorthEast
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Bought these to do NYS 46ers and the rest of the 4000'+ peaks in the NE. Awesome design weight and use of materials. except for using aluminum for the traction system. The nature of our trails means lots of exposed rocks even in the dead of winter and because of this it really takes its toll on the aluminum teeth. used for maybe 3 peaks and decided to sell them off befor there was nothing left. went back to using the Good ol MSR Denali accents. heavier but more durable, a true 5 star snow shoe..
Good point on tearing up the traction. Steel wouldn't make much of a difference, you might get twice the use out of them. For conditions that are going to take you over patch snow, a tube design (since the frame on this design is not part of the traction system) is better if you are concerned about durability. The trade off is less traction if you are doing particularly steep inclines and ice. They say you should step out of your snow shoes and not tread across rock and gravel, impractical perhaps. If the snow doesn't really warrant a snow shoe, I get in YakTrax.
WILLINGHAM259668: From my experience (100+ winter peaks), its very impractical to keep switching from one device to another. and in the peaks, you pretty much always need traction, (a snow shoe without traction is a ski). and yaktrax are also not suitable for mountains either, Microspikes are the only way to go for that application.
I'm 6' 175lbs plus winter clothing and typically carry a 30ish lb pack for backpacking trips. I'm torn between the 25 plus tails down the road if I need them or should I just go with 30?
What would be wrong with having your snow shoes one size larger than the recommended size? Would this cause a problem? (for example in the lightning ascents, your weight plus pack puts you at the upper end of the 25 but instead you buy a 30?)
Only that the bigger they are, the more unwieldy they might be. But I've used these before, and they're amazingly good at staying out of your way. If you're erring on the side of heavier weight or softer snow, I wouldn't worry about it.
Same question as Peter H., except assume body weight of 150 lbs. and 50 pound load. 22 or 25 inch length?
Hey John,
If you plan on wearing a 50 lb pack the majority of the time, definitely go with the 25s!
I weigh probably 180 pounds with all the winter gear on. So that means I could use the 22 inch snow shoes. And then if I carry a pack and add the tails I could add an extra 70 pounds and still be within the 250 pound weight limit that the 22 inch snow shoes plus the tails are capable of supporting. Is this true?
You're better off getting size 25, it'll save you money and you don't have to deal w/ tails. Few oz difference as far as the weight.
You could go with the 22" +tails but the 25" would definitely be the better option. Always better to be in the middle of a weight range than at the top or bottom end.
Let me know if you've got other questions!
Jared D.
Expert Gearhead
which size would be right? Being 5'9, 150lbs+30lb pack, I'm split right on 22in and 25in. thanks in advance,
It depends on what you plan one using them for most. If you plan on breaking trail at all or adventuring off trail at all I would go with the 25in.
If you're always going to have a pack on you then definitely the 25" shoes.
If you plan on occasionally having a pack then the 22" will give you more mobility.
Another big aspect is if you're always in deep powder of a heavy snow. If always in a deep powder then the 25" snowshoes.
Shoot me an email anytime you have questions!
Jared D.
Expert Gearhead
Is there a distinguishable difference between the men's and the women's lightning ascent snowshoe? I ask, because as a female, I prefer the silver color of the men's to the color options of the women's, but don't want to have any issues if these are only suited for men. For reference, I am 5'8", 120lbs. Thank you!
The women's models are 3/4" narrower than the men's models (7.25" vs 8"), per the MSR website. Women's bindings are also smaller, and depending on your shoe size the Ergo Televators may not be under your heel when raised.


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Northern Harmony, the New England chorus specializing in world music, will return to Philadelphia for a concert as part of its winter tour on Friday, March 1, 7:30 p.m., to be held at the Unitarian church, Lincoln Drive and Wayne Avenue.
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The lights were on here at Kauffman Stadium at 4:30 am this morning for last minute work to prepare for the big day. Cameras from every Kansas City area television station were here providing live shots from a peaceful empty stadium ready to jump back to life this afternoon.
We did have a significant downpour here at the ballpark around 7:30am, but it seems to be slacking off and the forecast calls for a spectacular afternoon (knock on wood) – perhaps a bit windy come game time.
Kauffman Stadium is as beautiful as ever and everyone here with the Royals is excited to welcome back 40,000 of a closest friends for the start of season 42 of Kansas City Royals Baseball. Gates open at Noon – be sure to join us early and make your way to your seats for pre-game ceremonies featuring some very special guests. Then at 3:10 Zack Greinke – the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner – will take the mound to get the season underway.
There are few days of the year that compare to the anticipation and excitement of Opening Day. If you can't join us be sure to listen to the Royals Radio Network or watch on FS Kansas City.
Happy Opening Day – Let's get a win!
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Power Line Communication has evolved into a critical energy control networking technology for the smart grid and consequently for smart meters. The growth in demand for data that can be analyzed to benefit the utility and the consumer demands a technology that can offer the reliability and performance that can satisfy this demand.
Power Line Communication is a technology that has been around for some time now and has been widely accepted as a solution that can meet the requirements of what a smart meter should do. Several countries in Europe have already rolled out smart meters in their regions to deliver the functions that are required by the utility and the consumer to proactively take action towards making the grid more efficient and smart. The PLC technology enables the utility to add value to their major assets – the distribution network that is already in place and using this as a means to facilitate the communication from the meter to the utility. By re-using the electricity distribution network for communication, the utility can also re-use maintenance tools and resources and thereby avoid costs for the maintenance of a specific communication network. With any extensions to the electricity distribution network made, the communication network grows accordingly.
It is broadly believed that the growth of energy demand has outpaced the rate at which energy generation can grow by traditional means. Additionally, many governments agree that greenhouse gas emissions need to be contained to control or prevent climate change. The necessity of modernizing the electric grid infrastructure around the world is both the consequence of the limited investments made in it in the last decades, as well as of the result of new requirements that emerge in the safe integration of utility scale renewable energy sources feeding into the transmission system. The active participation of consumers via Demand Side Management (DSM) and Demand Response (DR) programs, all of which are advocated as sustainable solutions to the energy crisis.
Balancing generation and demand at a very granular scale requires the integration of additional protection and control technologies that ensure grid stability. The concept of smart grid has emerged, along with the need for meters that provides information to the utility on the energy consumption so that the utility can act according to the demands placed on it. This has led to the concept of smart meters that enable the communication between the utility and the consumer. Because communications is such a fundamental element of the smart grid, it is important and crucial that the communication methodology chosen is reliable and consistent in its performance. Due to this basic requirement for very high reliability, wired communications are considered to be better than wireless communications. And within wired communications, Power Line Communications is the dominant technology that has been delivering the performance and reliability required for this market.
What is PLC?
Power Line Communications (PLC) systems operate by impressing a modulated carrier signal on the wiring system. Different types of power line communications use different frequency bands, depending on the signal transmission characteristics of the power wiring used. Data rates and distance limits vary widely over many power line communication standards. Low-frequency (about 100–200 k Hz) carriers impressed on high-voltage transmission lines may carry one or two analog voice circuits, or telemetry and control circuits with an equivalent data rate of a few hundred bits per second; however, these circuits may be many miles long. Higher data rates generally imply shorter ranges; a local area network operating at millions of bits per second may only cover one floor of an office building, but eliminates the need for installation of dedicated network cabling.
PLC offers the simplest type of installation out of all the neighborhood area network (NAN) access technologies and does not need any extra work other than installing the meter hardware. When competing solutions based on Wireless technology such as GPRS and RF Mesh only PLC offers the following advantages:
- No installation of additional communication wiring
- Communication is seamlessly established with powering up of the device
- No communication cables or equipment can be removed or tampered with during operation
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Every headline in the main newspapers about this case scream about a British women (or 'businesswoman' - what's the relevance of the 'business' prefix?) facing jail for sex on the beach.
Yet there's no mention of the guy she was having sex with. I could understand it if he wasn't facing charges and/or was a local - it's journalistic tradition to give more importance to compatriots of the journalist than to foreign types.
But neither is the case. From here:
[T]he man also accused in connection with the incident was a British holidaymaker...Her fellow accused faces a similar sentence.
So a British man and woman get nabbed making the two-backed-beast and face the same sentence, yet the woman is mentioned solely in the headlines. A bit like the case a while back whereby human rights groups scream with rage about a woman in Saudi Arabia was sentenced to be lashed for adultery after she was raped, her adultery uncovered by the fact that she was kidnapped with her adulterous lover - largely ignoring the fact that her lover was not only also raped by the gang but also faced the same sentence. He warranted little mention and no appeals from Hu(wo)man Rights Groups.
Also, the Daily Mail's headline omits the fact that she's not just facing prison for sex outside of marriage and public sex, but also for the fact that she was publicly drunk and allegedly assaulted and hurled abuse at a police officer.
Oh, and then there's the typical Western Woman habit of the wringing of hands, the wails of victimisation, and the claim that it was 'all a mistake.'
How the fuck do you get drunk, hump a stranger in public then throw a tantrum at a cop 'by accident'? Not even the clumsy Mr. Bean managed to do that, at least not in any episodes I've seen.
Expect immediate diplomatic measures to be employed to secure her release.
Nice to see she's getting little sympathy though; I think many men (and women for that matter) see through the fake tears female criminals sprinkle over their charge sheets in order to get a light punishment.


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It's Free, But It's Not Cheap, the solo debut from Los Angeles producer Antimc, is a nine-song collection of sprawling post-rock, dancefloor filling hip-hop, and inspired electronics. The album features three MCs (Busdriver, Cadence Weapon, and Saafir), three vocalists (Anthony Anzalone of the Mean Reds, Andrew Broder of Fog, and Mark Mitchell of Clue to Kalo), and shows a vast range of production styles. Antimc is the rare producer that is just as accomplished at writing melodies, playing his own live instrumentation, and structuring a song, as he is at programming a drum machine and editing on a computer. This versatility shows as he is able to span hip-hop to hardcore to electro to post-rock and capture standout performances from each collaborator, while always focusing on creating an expertly crafted song.
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|If music journalists are frustrated musicians, then are hip-hop heads frustrated rockers? Wishing they were slaying Download with Iron Maiden instead of a studio surrounded by buttons and dials? Maybe not, but Antimc's potent brew of synthesised punk, frenetic trip-hop and wacked-out fuzzy post-rock beats definitely lends itself to the spandex'd legs-on-monitors pose. Veteran collaborator of underground hip-hop legends Shape Shifters and Project Blowed, Antimc jumps from genre to genre here, from street corner preaching boom-bap to dreamy summer field folk, always maximising his guests, including Busdriver and Andrew Broder of Fog. But this eclecticism flows naturally, and never feels scatterbrained or ADD-fuelled. - The Skinny


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of Paulus Hook circa 1780.
Courtesy, Jersey City Free Public Library
Obelisk Commemorating
the Battle of Paulus Hook (August 19, 1779)
Artist's Rendering
of the Fort at Paulus Hook circa 1776.
Artist's Rendering
of the Battle of Paulus Hook circa 1779.
The settlement of New Netherland by the Dutch West India Company (1621-1664) on the western side of the Hudson River contributed several locations and place names that would become part of present-day Jersey City. They are Pavonia, Communipaw, Harsimus, Paulus Hook and Bergen.
After the forfeiture of land holdings at Pavonia by Michael Pauw in 1633, the Dutch West India Company named Michael Paulusen, or Paulaz, an agent for the Pavonia settlement. It is from his name that the name Paulus, and sometimes Powles, Hook is derived for the original area of Aressick. The word hoeck in Dutch means hook or point, thus Paulus Hook.
Paulus Hook was a small island, separated on the west from Harsimus Island by a marsh with a stream. Local historian Joan Lovero reports that during the age of settlement, " . . . Paulus Hook rose several feet above water level and was separated from the land at its west by a creek that was navigable at high tide" (9). It was later connected with the mainland by a causeway over the marsh. Local historian Walter F. Robinson adds that Paulus was "then an earthen embankment (now lower Newark Avenue) across the marsh to Harsimus Island, then a road (now Railroad Avenue) westward over Harsimus to Prior's Mill bridge and the mainland. This quickly became a busy part of the main post road from New York to Philadelphia" (Old Bergen Township, n.p.).
Its waterfront location also gave Paulus Hook its somewhat derogatory reference as Gammontown. It is derived from the Dutch word gemeen. An Internet search on Woxikon.com reveals an array of definition from "awful" and "mean" and "malicious" to "vile." This may have conveyed what Helene Stapinski, in her description of the area, historically details: "Since the neighborhood was close to the water, it was often invaded by rats. Not the most desirable place to live" (28).
By the 1760s, Paulus Hook was noted for its stage coach and ferry service. A descendant of the first Cornelius Van Vorst, Cornelius Van Vorst (1728-1818), known as "Faddy," was partly responsible for the development of the ferry business. His ferry line ran from Paulus Hook to Cortland Street, New York City. He had three flat boats for wagons and coaches and smaller boats for passengers. His mile-long circular racetrack also brought business from the New York as well as the New Jersey side of the Hudson River. In the interest of these patrons, Van Vorst constructed a tavern at Paulus Hook with Verdine Elsworth as proprietor. It was a one-story building with a Dutch roof and eaves, overhanging a porch that faced the river, where one now finds Grand and Hudson Streets.
The location of Paulus Hook would have strategic advantages as evidence of a struggle between Britain and her American colonies became more apparent. Even before war started, General George Washington had ordered a fort built at Paulus Hook to defend New York across the Hudson River from British attack, to guard the Hudson River channel, and to control the Bergen peninsula to Bergen Neck (now Bayonne). For example, on April 2, 1779, British soldiers from Paulus Hook traveled to Bergen Neck and attacked and captured the patriot soldiers stationed there.
The first six months
of the war brought a succession of failures for General Washington. American
forces were defeated at the Battle of Long Island in August 1776, and
Washington's army of 10,000 men evacuated Brooklyn Heights across the
East River. On September 15, the British then claimed New York and turned
their warships on Paulus Hook. On September 23, 1776, Paulus Hook had
to be abandoned. Munitions and supplies were removed to Bergen Town. The
fort became the first New Jersey territory invaded and occupied by the
British. It remained under British control until the end of the war. It
was held by some 200 Tories under Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Van Buskirk
of Saddle River and what was called an "invalid" regiment. Raids
on the fort by patriots occasionally took place.
At the conclusion of his study of the Battle of Paulus Hook, Walter K. Robinson claims, "it was one of the most brilliant and daring exploits in the war. . . . it boosted American morale everywhere" (49). Although Lee was not successful in regaining Paulus Hook Fort from the British, the Continental Congress awarded Lee a gold medal, exceptional at the time, for his daring maneuver. The British did not evacuate Paulus Hook until the end of the war in 1783.
Today, a battle monument
in the park, at the southeast corner of Washington and Grand Streets,
commemorates the Battle of Paulus Hook, fought by the patriots against
the British in August 1779 hoping to regain the fort. Two
restored adjoining 1850s brownstones at 199 Washington Street in the historic
district bear the name of the war hero as the Light Horse Tavern.
New Jersey historian John Cunningham comments that after the war Paulus Hook was a sparsely settled marshland with only a ferry house, lobster shanty, and "a few outbuildings" (New Jersey 124). However, Alexander Hamilton, the former Secretary of the Treasury under President Washington, saw potential in this undeveloped area. In 1804, he helped organize the Associates of the Jersey Company and leased the land. Paulus Hook was subdivided into lots for sale and for distribution free to churches. However, competition from New York City, poor business management, and the untimely death of Hamilton affected the future of the project.
In 1812, the engineer and steamboat developer Robert Fulton, also saw the advantageous location of Paulus Hook for commerce. He started a ferry service between New York and Paulus Hook. His steamboat the Jersey took approximately fifteen minutes across the Hudson River.
During the early nineteenth century, the railroads were responsible for filling in the remaining marshland that transformed it into a waterfront industrial site with factories and rail yards. Ferry traffic carried raw materials, brought by rail to Jersey City, across the Hudson River to New York. This approximately half square-mile in Jersey City's First Ward developed throughout the nineteenth century with companies such as Lorillard Tobacco, Colgate and American Sugar Refining (Sugar House).
Immigrants moved into the area and lived on blocks neighboring Grand Street; it was a main street that had trolley service for the local residents. Single family brick row houses were converted to multi-family tenements to meet the population growth. It was in this neighborhood that the social reformer Cornelia Bradford began Whittier House, a social settlement house, in response to the arrivals of immigrants in the 1890s.
Today the Paulus Hook Historic District has retained many of it brownstones, churches, apartments, and factories. New town houses and apartment complexes have been built in the Upper New York Bay area, vying for views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. The Hartz Mountain Industries built two-twelve story towers in the Colgate Redevelopment Area and the Applied Companies completed the Portside apartments. The Sugar House, along the Morris Canal basin, was renovated by Diversified Management Systems, and today it is a sixty-four unit condominium and opened for occupancy in June 2001. Other notable sites are the Guarantee Title & Trust Co. Bank, the US Post Office, Provident "Old Beehive" Bank and Hudson County Korean War Memorial installed at the foot of Washington Street in 2002.
Boundaries for the Paulus Hook Historic District are Montgomery Avenue, Essex Street, Greene Street, and Marin Boulevard.
The Paulus Hook Monument is at the intersection of Grand and Washington streets. The 25-foot obelisk of unhewn granite was installed in 1903 through the efforts of the Daughters of the American Revolution in honor of the battle led by Col. Lee on the Paulus Hook Fort. It remained in placed until the 1930s when it was struck by a vehicle in the every increasing traffic in the area. Decades later it was found among some debris and reinstalled in the present-day pocket park in the historic district.
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August 7, 2006
The books are now closed on Wabash's 2005-2006 fundraising year. The College finished with 3,843 alumni making a gift for 37% alumni participation. The Annual Fund, which represents unrestricted giving to the College, finished with 4,152 alumni, parents, and friends making a gift for over $2.68 million. All numbers represent slight increases over the 04-05 fiscal year. On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff who benefit from this generosity, we thank you!
The Annual Fund is an important area for all alumni and friends to support as it allows the College to provide opportunities for students that would be otherwise unimaginable. Scholarships, instruction, technology, student activities, residential life, and general campus upkeep are just a few of the many areas that gifts to the Annual Fund support.
Joe Klen, the College's Director of Annual Giving, mentions that despite all of the other local and national causes to support, it is humbling to see the generosity of so many alumni and friends. Klen explains, "With more than 4,100 alumni, parents, and friends participating, it is a clear affirmation of their belief in the strength of Wabash and their belief in the College's mission to educate men to think critically, act responsibly, lead effectively, and live humanely. It also sends a message that many people remain strongly connected to the College and want Wabash to develop more and better opportunities for current students."
The Class of 1965 finished with the greatest number of donors with 97 members participating while the Class of 1956 who celebrated their 50th reunion in June had the highest class participation rate at 63%. Sixteen classes finished the year with 50% or better alumni participation.
However, there is always room for improvement. Klen mentions, "While we have seen modest increases in alumni participation and dollars contributed over the last few years, we are still hovering around 37-38% alumni participation. It is our hope that alumni understand that participating with a gift of any amount is more important than the amount of the gift or not participating at all. Alumni also play an important role if they make a gift every year and not just one-time or every other year. The collective power of thousands of $25, $100, or $250 gifts added together—every year—can amount to new or increased opportunities for Wabash students."
The 2006-2007 year is already underway and runs through June 30, 2007. During the 06-07 year the College will strive to increase unrestricted Annual Fund support to $2.80 million with an alumni participation rate of 40% or approximately another 400 alumni contributing. Alumni and friends can make a gift online at https://www.wabash.edu/alumni/egift
Alumni and friends can also visit the online Honor Roll of Donors and Volunteers (http://www.wabash.edu/alumni/honorroll) after September 15, 2006 to view the official report of those who participated during the 2005-2006 fiscal year.


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i was reading a previously locked thread about the compressed air from tires in the movie transporter three, and the writer asked if compressed air is heavier than regular and therefore does not float. i was just wondering, isn't the biggest proof for this from the way every submarine rises, by letting air into the ballast tanks - where did that air come from when the sub is at the bottom of the sea? clearly, it was compressed and therefore much less buoyant than it would be at atmospheric pressure, and now when released it begins to spread and become more buoyant?
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The buoyant force on a submerged object doesn't have anything to do with the density of the object. Basically, the buoyant force is equal to the weight of an equal volume of water.
The net force on a submerged object however is the difference between the buoyant force and the force of gravity. So, if an object is more dense than water, gravity wins and the object sinks, but if the object is less dense than water, buoyancy wins and the object floats.
Air does a pretty good imitation of an ideal gas at atmospheric pressure or, at the pressures that can be achieved by a shop compressor. That means, its density is proportional to its absolute pressure.
When you get up to scuba tank pressures, it becomes less ideal. I don't know exactly how it behaves at those pressures, but it still is the case that increasing the pressure will increase the density.
Part of the reason why a scuba diver wears a buoyancy compensator (basically, a personal version of a submarine's ballast tanks) is because the air tank on the diver's back keeps getting lighter as the diver uses up the air, and so the diver needs to keep letting air out of the B.C., in order to keep from floating to the surface.
Compressed air and 'regular' air weigh the same amount, as it does not physically get heavier. In truth compressed air is regular air. The main difference between the two is that regular air doesnt have a large restricting factor like the air in a tire does. The air in the tire is constricted and cannot expand as easily, as more air enters the tire the pressure in the tire increases, not the weight.
Since when air condenses it has more pressure, it exerts more downward force then non-condensed air. As a result it loses buoyancy and allows the sub to sink. A major factor that effects subs is its mass and its cargo's mass. When an object is more massive the effects of gravity is much more obvious and seemingly amplified. Probably the most over looked factor here is the water. Water has resistance as well and it is possible that the combined with the mass of the sub and cargo it will counteract the buoyant force of the condensed and non-condensed air.
"as more air enters the tire the pressure in the tire increases, not the weight" It increases the amount of air, which increases both the pressure and the weight when volume and temperature are constant. "Since when air condenses it has more pressure, it exerts more downward force then non-condensed air" It also has more upwards and sideways forces that should have a net balance, so this is practically irrelevant. This really isn't a good explanation. – JMac Apr 24 at 14:28


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