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With comeback POY award 'in the bag', Adrian Peterson has his sights set on MVP
The way most folks see it, the NFL's comeback player of the year award is a two-horse race between Peyton Manning and Adrian Peterson.
The way Peterson sees it, the race is over already.
"I kind of have that in the bag, especially how I've been telling people I'm going to come back stronger and better than ever," the Minnesota Vikings running back said, via The Associated Press. "So I've pretty much zip-locked that in a bag and sealed it. It'll be cool to win it."
REMARKABLE:Peterson leads the way in ACL recovery
With all due respect to Manning and what he's accomplished after missing all of last season because of neck surgery, we wholeheartedly agree with Peterson. This is a no-brainer.
Consider: Peterson tore his anterior cruciate ligament Dec. 24, 2011, then worked his butt off in the offseason to do what many believed he couldn't. He was ready to play by Week 1, a little more than eight months after suffering an injury that easily can derail, if not end, a running back's career.
And what has Peterson done since the season-opener? Perform out of his mind by rushing for 1,600 yards -- which by far leads the NFL -- and 10 touchdowns. Peterson has said he wants to break Erick Dickerson's single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards, and at this point he is a legitimate threat with three games remaining.
This is just crazy, mind-boggling stuff to be happening one year after tearing an ACL.
Manning has been remarkable in his own right, throwing for 3,812 yards, 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while posting a 104.0 passer rating. But where Peterson runs away with this (no pun intended) is the punishment he takes. When Peterson's not blowing by the defense, he takes a beating almost every time he touches the ball, sometimes to that reconstructed knee.
But he just keeps on truckin'.
The only thing left to ponder is whether Peterson, whose Vikings are 7-6 and in the thick of the NFC playoff hunt, will be given serious consideration by voters to win the most valuable player award.
"The MVP, man, that's something that I've always wanted to grab," Peterson said. "I work hard. I want to be the best player to play this game, so with that, MVP awards come.
"But I know this league and how it is, man. They're kind of biased to the quarterback, which is unfortunate. They make it hard for other players to win it, but I will."


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Universal Bankers at U.S. Bank break the mold of what it means to be a banker. Focusing on sales and service, Universal Bankers open accounts, handle teller transactions, inform customers of other products and services that meet their needs, and solve customer questions and concerns with warmth and a collaborative spirit. Universal Bankers build relationships with customers based on trust, recommending financial solutions based on each customer's unique goals and needs.
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Many people in Washington State aren't aware of just how unprepared our students are in mathematics, at nearly every grade, as they leave elementary school, as they enter high school, and when they graduate - IF they graduate. Statements keep coming at us from education administrators that supposedly point to improved scores, high rankings, increased enrollment in advanced classes, and a strong showing on college placement classes. This consistent misrepresentation of the situation has a dramatic impact on how they see the problem and what they think should be done.
On Nov. 25, in a guest editorial for the Spokesman-Review, for example, Washington State Superintendent Randy Dorn said of Washington: "We are one of just 24 states that have high school exit exams, which places us far ahead of more than half the nation." Also, "We consistently finish near the top on national tests, such as the National Assessment of Educational Progress, the SAT and the ACT."
But these statements are a reworking of the hard truth, as you'll see below.
Local administrators also work hard to give a rosy impression of achievement. In Spokane's Nov. 25 meeting of the high school math curriculum adoption committee, I was told NAEP scores went up "two grades," and I was shown scatter plots that supposedly indicate improved student achievement.
At the Dec. 3 meeting of the curriculum adoption committee, I gave members the following information:
Quotations from the August 2009 issue of Spokane Public Schools "School Talk"
"Spokane Public Schools administrators have been working to establish and support a consistent mathematics program across the district…Classrooms have become places where students are highly engaged in the learning process."
High school teacher: "I'm impressed by the students' depth of understanding and their ability to communicate mathematical ideas."
(But Shadle High School's pass rate for the 2009 10th-grade math test was 47.4%.)
Elementary school teacher: "Kids are able to apply concepts seamlessly in different contexts. They are excited about math now."
(But Ridgeview Elementary School's pass rates were 62.1%, 56.3%, 58.2% and 43.5%).
Middle school teacher: "The curriculum does a good job of pushing kids to discover their own understanding. and it also allows time to practice skills and algorithms."
(But Chase Middle School's pass rates for the 2009 math WASL were 52.8% and 55.6%).
Elementary school teacher again: "We're not throwing good practices away. We are melding them with the new things we know."
Spokane students' actual mathematical achievement paints a different picture from that perpetuated by the school district. Below is the truth of Spokane's (and Washington State's) K-12 mathematics program.
Real Data for Spokane Public Schools' Student Achievement:
The WASL:
In Spring 2009, just 42.3 % of Spokane's 10th graders passed the math portion of the WASL. The passing cut score is reportedly at about 54%. The content has been estimated as comparable to about a 7th-grade-level internationally.
Therefore, in Spring 2009, 57.7% of Spokane's 10th-grade students could not pass a math test that reportedly required just over 56% to pass and that is based on 7th- or 8th-grade content.
The NAEP:
In order to test as "proficient" in mathematics on the 2009 Mathematics NAEP, 4th-grade students needed to reach just 249 on a scale of 500. Sadly, 57% of Washington's 4th-grade students couldn't do it. The average score for Washington's 4th-graders was 242 out of 500.
In order to test as "proficient" in mathematics on the 2009 Mathematics NAEP, 8th-grade students needed to reach just 299 on a scale of 500. Sadly, 61% of Washington's 8th-grade students couldn't do it. The average score for Washington's 8th-graders was 289 out of 500.
Spokane's Advanced Placement Classes
1992 2000 2008 Number of students 193 368 1093 Number of exams 271 636 2028 Number of course areas 13 15 27 Number of exams passed 198 517 1099 Percent passing 73% 81% 54% Number of exams failed 73 121 929 Percent failing 27% 19% 46% Average grade 3.18 3.45 2.72
In March 2007, former State Superintendent Terry Bergeson stated that for four years, Washington's average SAT scores were the highest in the nation. But when I looked at SAT scores for 1995-2007, we were neither the highest nor the lowest. Finally, I realized what Dr. Bergeson was saying: Washington is at the bottom of the top half of the states with respect to how many of its students take the SAT.
In 2006, about 55% of Washington students took the SAT, while in other states, it was as few as 3% or as many as 100%. Counting just those states that had similar participation rates, Washington was ranked first. Therefore, Washington scored lower on the 2006 SAT than 24 other states – and Dr. Bergeson still claimed it was highest in the nation.
The 2009 SAT.
On Aug. 25, 2009, Washington State's Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction reported once again that "State SAT Scores Lead the Nation." "For the seventh consecutive year," an OSPI press release said, "Washington state SAT averages are the highest in the nation among states in which more than half of the eligible students took the tests … "
It's also important to note that the 2009 SAT scaled score was between 200 and 800. In mathematics, Washington students scored an average of 531 out of 800. Washington's black students scored an average of 446 out of 800.
The ACT.
In August 2008, OSPI released ACT scores, saying that "for the fifth straight year," Washington students scored "far above" the national average. Washington scored 23.1; the national average was 21.1.
However, the highest possible score on the ACT is 36. The benchmark score is 22. The benchmark is the "minimum score needed on an ACT subject-area test to indicate a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher" in college Algebra.
In 2009. Washington's composite score in math slipped to 22.9 out of 36.
(Updated with actual figures June 11, 2010): The remedial rate at Spokane Community Colleges in 2008/2009 was 96.3%. The remedial rate at Spokane Falls Community College in 2008/2009 was 83.5%. Together, it was 87.1%. Of the students who took remedial classes that year, most tested into Elementary Algebra or lower. Of the students who took remedial classes in 2008/2009, nearly 47% failed those classes or withdrew early.
FTE (Full-Time Enrollment);
FTE in Spokane Public Schools has dropped by about 2,500 students since 2002/2003. This is a net figure, not a gross figure, therefore, incoming students likely have offset the total drop.
A Fall 2008 district survey of families who chose to leave the district showed that about 33% said the quality of the curriculum didn't meet their expectations. Five of the top six schools having out-of-district transfers were high schools. Five of the district's 7 middle schools were listed in the top 14. A whopping 79% of students who left went to: the Mead School District; online for virtual options; or to the West Valley School District. (Private schools were not included in the survey.)
33%: Quality of curriculum does not match your expectations
26%: District class sizes too large
21%: Desired coursework is not offered in the district
19%: Student is not on schedule to graduate
12%: Student is enrolled in a full-time non-district on-line program
12%: Student has not met the 10th grade WASL standards
6%: There is not space for student in a particular district program
According to a recent Spokane Public Schools PowerPoint presentation ironically called "Becoming a World-Class System," just "66% of students in SPS actually graduate from high school."
And there you have it, folks. The truth of mathematics achievement in Spokane and Washington State. This is where public school administrators' almost complete dedication to reform math and constructivist teaching styles have brought us.
Don't let anyone tell you things are looking up relative to mathematics. In order for that to happen, administrators would have to modify their thinking.
In upcoming articles, I'll show you more evidence of the thinking in Spokane Public Schools relative to mathematics instruction.
Please note: The information in this post is copyrighted.
The proper citation is:Rogers, L. (December, 2009). "The truth of Spokane's K-12 math program." Retrieved (date) from the Betrayed Web site: http://betrayed-whyeducationisfailing.blogspot.com/


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The No. 19 Harvard women's lacrosse team travels to No. 14 Dartmouth for a chance to win its 13th Ivy League title Friday night. The winner of Friday night's contest will share the Ancient Eight crown with Penn and earn the second seed in the Ivy League Tournament.
Scouting the Crimson
Harvard is 9-4 overall after winning seven of its last eight and five in a row. Thirteen Crimson players have found the back of the net for a team that averages 12.85 goals per game. Jennifer VanderMeulen paces the offense with 42 goals and five assists for 47 points. Danielle Tetreault (35g, 6a), Jess Halpern (25g, 1a) and Melanie Baskind (24g, 5a), have been scoring threats for the Crimson, which leads the Ivy League and is 24th in the nation in scoring offense.
Tetreault leads the team and is second in the Ivy League in draw controls with 24, while Baskind leads the team with 29 ground balls. Ellen Gleason paces the Crimson with 14 caused turnovers. Kerry Clark has made 77 saves in the cage and sports a 9.85 goals-against average.
Last Time Out
For the fourth time this season the Crimson came back from a halftime deficit to defeat its opponent. The Crimson turned a 6-5 disadvantage against Columbia into a 15-9 run with a 9-0 run in the second session.
Jennifer VanderMeulen scored five goals, while Melanie Baskind, Jess Halpern and Danielle Tetreault had three a piece. Baskind scooped up a career-high seven ground balls. Harvard got off to a slow start and Columbia took advantage by pulling away 3-1 seven minutes into the game. The Lions held a 4-2 lead after 11 minutes of play. After 15 minutes with no scoring, the Columbia opened up a 5-2 lead. Halpern and Baskind scored with less than two minutes to play to pull within 5-4 at the half.
Columbia scored three of the first four goals in the second session to take a 8-5 lead with 23:09 to play. Over the next 15 minutes, the Crimson erased its deficit and took a 17-8 lead with five minutes remaining. Harvard scored nine straight goals, including five off free position shots. With just over a minute to play, Columbia snuck a goal into the net for its first tally in more than 22 minutes.
Scouting the Big Green
Dartmouth enters the game with a 9-3 overall record and a 5-1 Ivy League mark. The Big Green has won six of its last seven games and is coming off a 15-10 victory over Princeton last Saturday.
Four Dartmouth players have scored 20 or more goals this season, with Kat Collins leading the group at 25 goals. Kelsey Johnson and Kristen Giovanniello lead the team with 27 ground balls, while Sarah Plumb and Courtney Bennett have dominated in the draw circle, winning 22 draws each. Shannie MacKenzie has caused 17 opponent turnovers.
Giovanniello sports a 8.25 goals-against average in the net and has made 109 saves.
Series History
Harvard holds a slim 18-17-1 lead in the all-time series with Dartmouth. But the Big Green has had the advantage of late, winning 14 straight.
National Rankings
The Harvard women are 19th in the deBeer Media poll and Synapse Sports, formerly womenslacrosse.com. The Crimson is receiving votes in the IWLCA poll for the eighth week in a row.
Upset City
Harvard has defeated a top-20 opponent in each of the last three seasons. Last week, the Crimson earned a 9-8 win against then-No. 12 Princeton. In 2010, Harvard knocked off No. 15 New Hampshire and the previous year, the Crimson topped No. 20 Cornell.
Against the Rest
Harvard is the most accurate team in the league, converting on 49.3 percent of its shots this season. The Crimson also has the league's highest scoring offense, which ranks 24th in the nation.
Jennifer VanderMeulen leads the league and are 14th the nation in goals per game (3.23). Danielle Tetreault is not far behind ranking 33rd.
Scoring Streak
Jennifer VanderMeulen has scored in every game of her career, 28 straight contests for the Crimson. She has 20 games with three or more goals and 14 games with four or more scores.
In the Record Books
Jess Halpern scored her 100th career goal against No. 7 Virginia (April 5). She has 107 goals (eighth on Harvard's all-time list), 22 assists and 129 career reports entering this weekend. Jennifer VanderMeulen's 98 career tallies, rank 10th in the Crimson annals.
Ivy Titles
Harvard has won 12 Ivy League titles since 1981. The Crimson won five straight and then after not claiming the title in 1986, won seven in a row, claiming its last title in 1993.
O' Captain, My Captain
Senior Sam McMahon and juniors Melanie Baskind and Tyler Petropulos were elected captains for the 2011 season. It's the fifth time in program history three players have been selected to lead the team and only the second since 1999.
Multi Sports Stars
Several Harvard players also moonlight on fall sports teams. Melanie Baskind is a member of the women's soccer team. She was the Ivy League Rookie of the Year in 2008 and has earned second-team (2009) and first-team (2010) All-Ivy League honors as well. She was an ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America second team selection last fall.
Sophomore Nina Kucharczyk and freshmen Mariah Pewarski and Morgan Powell suit up for the field hockey team as well.
Up Next
Harvard will face off against Dartmouth in the first semifinal game of the Ivy League Tournament Friday, May 6 at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Pa.


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The Edge HD3 ships without a VESA mount, while the new Edge VS series features a VESA mount in the bundle, so it can easily be placed on the back of a TV. Sadly, with the transition to thin and stylish monitors with LED backlighting, VESA mounts are about to die a quiet death. Most monitors no longer support them due to their thin design.
The power button, power indicator light and HDD activity indicator are placed at the left side, or we can call it the top side when it's not mounted on the desktop stand. There is no reset switch, which is the case with most other nettops as well.
The right mirrors the left side and the only difference are the buttons, which are not present on this side.
You will notice that there are no air vents on either side, so the HD3 relies on a few openings at the bottom and top to ensure airflow. This also means that it needs to be mounted upright to provide proper cooling, as hot air will naturally circulate to the top of the chassis and out. However, we expected the HD3 to be a bit quieter. Under load, things can get rather noisy. Luckily, most nettops rarely experience plenty of load, but we've seen quieter systems.
On the rear of the unit you will find the majority of ports, including video outs, one RJ-45 Gigabit Lan, two USB 2.0 ports, one Line-in (3.5mm jack), one Audio-out (3.5mm jack), and DC In connector. We appreciate the fact that Sapphire decided to place all audio connectors at the back. This is not always the case with nettops, and although some users like to have easy access to audio jacks up front, for headphones and whatnot, placing the jacks at the back is a much better choice for HTPCs with 5.1 speakers. Let's not forget about aesthetics, nobody wants to see their new toy behind a bunch of cables.
Sapphire opted for one HDMI and one VGA output. DVI displays can be connected using the HDMI to DVI adapter and HDMI cable (you connect DVI monitor to the female DVI port on the adapter). The bundled HDMI cable is about two meter long, and the HDMI to DVI adapter is also provided.
The HD3 features USB 3.0 ports that will be quite handy for extra storage and you collection of HD movies. Built in wireless (802.11n) is another welcome addition.
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The agency said its Employee Benefits Security Administration found that Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Associates, its owner, Dr. David O. Nyanjom, and practice administrator Laura Nyanjom did not remit $103,630 in payments between November 2006 and April 2012. Employees of the practice and of Patuxent Hospitalists participated in the plan, the agency said.
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When a conservative builder like Hatteras comes out with a new boat, it's big news – but if it's a whole line of new boats, it's three times as interesting. The GT Series of sportfishermen/convertibles includes the GT60, GT63 and the model featured in this report, the GT54. With designs inspired by fast, comfortable and seaworthy Outer Banks custom charter boats, the new Hatteras yachts share hull forms and profiles among themselves, but are much different from similar-sized boats previously built by the company.
Key Features
- Solid fiberglass bottom
- Resin infusion
- Shallower draft
- Low shaft angle
- Unique fuel tanks
- Less beam and lighter weight
- Painted hull
- Proven Carolina design
- Engine room air intakes
- Open galley with an island
Test Results
|Length Overall
|53' 10'' / 16.41 m
17' 3''
5.27 m
|Dry Weight
75,000 lbs.
34,019 kg
4' 2''
1.27 m
|Max Headroom
1.98 m
|Bridge Clearance
14' 9''
4.5 m
|Fuel Capacity
1,200 gal.
|Water Capacity
200 gal.
Acceleration Times & Conditions
|Time to Plane
|9.0 sec.
|0 to 30
|14.9 sec.
|5 Blades, Nibral, 56.5 Pitch, 35" Diameter
|3 persons, 1/4 fuel, no water, minimal gear
|90 deg., 36 humid.; wind: 0-5 mph; seas: calm
Engine Options
|Tested Engine
2 x 1600-hp CAT C32A
|Std. Power
Not Available
|Opt. Power
Twin CAT C18 Diesel
Twin CAT C32A Diesel
Captain's Report
Hatteras GT54 -- The Mission
With the GT54, Hatteras is carrying on its 57-year mission to build the most capable boat possible for offshore big game anglers, but also for cruising people who want a salty looking, fast boat and not a gin palace. Hatteras had a winning hull with the 54 it introduced in the early 2000s, but its house profile needed updating. While redesigning the house the sheer was also modified and classy, rounded tumblehome was molded into the stern quarters of the hull. Finally, the boat's mission with her big engines was to break the 40-knot barrier fully loaded. In a word, the mission for the GT54 is to be the fastest, best-looking, most functional 54 convertible on the market at a compelling price.
Distinguishing Features
To the casual observer, the Hatteras GT54 may look similar to other boats in class, but in fact, under her skin, she is quite different. Here are 12 important and distinctive differences that we think set the Hatteras GT54 apart from other boats in class.
Solid Fiberglass Bottom. While it would certainly be easy to use balsa core in the bottom and on the hull sides to make its boats lighter, that wouldn't be consistent with the hull-strength and reliability upon which Hatteras has built its reputation. (All Hatteras hulls do not budge on this point. The fact that the first Hatteras convertible ever built -- which was 54 years ago -- is still in service, makes the case.) Even above the water line in the hull, Hatteras does not use balsa core, preferring instead a solid, closed cell foam core. At her keel, the bottom of the GT54 has over 2" (5 cm) of solid fiberglass laminate.
Resin Infusion. Resin infusion has allowed Hatteras to build the GT54 light, with a glass-to-resin ratio of 60%, rather than the other way around. Bulkheads and other parts are also vacuum infused for higher quality and lower weight. Saving weight saves fuel and allows the boat to go faster.
Shallower Draft. The GT54 draws just 4'2" (1.28 m). When compared with other boats in this class the 54 has the shallowest draft in class. A lot of that has to do with the props being recessed into deep tunnels in the hull which run back to the transom.
Low Shaft Angle. In addition to reducing draft, the GT54's prop tunnels also reduce the shaft angle to just 6-degrees, significantly less than other boats in class. By being nearly horizontal the props are more efficient and the boat can run faster.
Unique Fuel Tanks. Hatteras pioneered the development of fiberglass fuel tanks which are hard to make. In the case of the GT54, there is one large fuel tank that uses the bottom of the boat as its bottom and the stringers for its sides. With baffles to keep fuel from sloshing around and a top that is strong, in one stroke the designers have taken significant weight out of the boat and lowered its CG making the vessel more stable in the process. This integral tank also effectively creates a second bottom in the area of the tank.
Less Beam and Lighter Weight. Because the GT54 has 6"-7" less beam than others in class she has less forward resistance when moving through the water. She is also lighter with the big optional engines when fully laden than most of her competition making her more efficient with equal power.
Painted Hull. In class, only Hatteras coats its hulls with polyurethane paint over the gel coat. Because gelcoat is porous it retains dirt which dulls the finish. It can also have far more serious cosmetic problems. Further, gel coat oxidizes and needs to be compounded several times a year to maintain its luster. Polyurethane paint also oxidizes but at a far slower rate. Indeed, most Hatteras boats need only to be washed off and scrubbed with soap and water to keep their showroom shine for 10 years or more. Paint is also far easier to repair.
Proven Carolina Design. For over 80 years charter skippers on the famous Carolina Outer Banks have evolved the "Carolina Concept" of sportfishing boat design and made it the gold standard. The Hatteras design team studied these boats and put their best attributes into the GT54.
Tank Tested Hull. Truth be told, not many powerboat hulls are ever tank tested. The GT Series hull, including the GT54's design, was tested at the world-famous Stevens Institute of Technology.
Engine Room Air Intakes.Notice that the GT54 does not have large openings in her hull sides for engine room air intakes. The conventional system used by most builders is vulnerable to sloppy seas and salty mist that can play havoc in an engine room unless expensive demisters are installed which take up valuable space outboard of the engines. Hatteras brings air to the engine room through the inside of the gunwales in the cockpit -- the most protected and dry area of the boat. This is a tried and proven design and Hatteras has been using it for decades.
Open Galley with an Island. Hatteras market-tested its new galley design with plywood mock-ups and created the first major convertible galley improvement in 20 years. The GT54's "island galley" layout opens up the space allowing access to the galley from two directions, permitting more cooks to work the stew. It also makes the boat look bigger inside and provides more room for moving around.
Hatteras Infrastructure. These days, one of the major aspects that define one brand from another is the depth of its engineering department and shop-floor management. The Hatteras team has an incredible depth of experience, particularly when it comes to electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems. Many of the builder's shop floor personnel have spent their whole careers at Hatteras.
Performance and Handling
As we pulled away from the dock into the narrow confines of the channel it quickly became evident that her big 35"(80.9 cm) five-bladed propellers were extremely effective. At idle speed, her 1600-hp CAT C32As were pushing us along at close to 9 kn. Obviously, this won't be an appropriate speed when operating in close confines so CAT's engine controls feature a slow vessel mode. When engaged, the idle speed drops to 7.7 kn. Of course, even with the slow vessel mode activated the GT54 is an incredibly responsive vessel. In fact, that is one characteristic that the entire Hatteras Yachts line seems to share.
Once we reached open water it quickly became clear that the GT54 is a boat that wants to run. Her hull design allows her to get on plane in as low as 1250 rpm. Once above that speed, then it's time to let those 3200 horses run free. The GT54 is a surprisingly fast boat and that makes her a very cool boat to operate. At nearly all settings the feeling of speed is astonishing, but no more so than when this 75,000 lb. (34,019 kg.) boat is moving above 42 kn. It is really something to experience.
When fishing, she has a minimum trolling speed, with the trolling valves engaged of course, of 2.3 mph at 700 rpm while burning only 6 gph. The responsiveness of those big props also comes into play when backing down on a fish where I had complete controllability of our direction while maintaining an average speed of 7 mph. With her 75,000 lb. (34,019 kg.) empty weight, 360 gallons (1,362.7 L) of fuel and three people on board we had a test weight of 77,715 lb. (35,251 kg). With a pair of 1600-hp CAT C32As turning 35" (80.9 cm) 56.5 pitch five-bladed props we reached a top speed at 2365 rpm and 42.4 kn. At that speed, fuel burn was 165.5 gph giving us a range of 277 nautical miles. Best cruise was reached at 1500 rpm and 25.5 kn. That reduced the fuel burn to 74 gph which the GT54 could maintain for 14 hours and 36 minutes and 372 nautical miles while still maintaining a 10% reserve.
With that said, however, this boat was not designed to lope along at 25.5 kn and neither were her engines. You'll probably be running at the recommended high cruise setting of 80% throttle which means 2150 rpm and 39 kn. That translates to a fuel burn of 136 gph, and an endurance of nearly 8 hours and 310 nautical miles.
Outer Bank Heritage
Carolina Born. Hatteras Yachts is located in New Bern, NC which is a short cast from the Outer Banks. For that reason, it was natural for the company to draw on classic Carolina styling and hull design experience for the GT Series. For generations, many men on North Carolina's Outer Banks made their living by taking wealthy anglers out to the continental shelf for big game fishing. Many of the Carolina skippers built the boats they used in the charter trade. As time went on they traded ideas and copied each other to find the best design for the unique requirements of their seasonal business.
Purpose-built. The boats had to be large enough to handle a party of four or six, comfortable enough in the typical six-foot seas for paying customers to want to come back and be fast enough to get out to the fishing grounds with maximum trolling time and still make it back by dark. The vessel also had to be dry in the cockpit to keep customers happy. Finally, the boat had to be fuel-efficient because the cost of fuel was included in the price of the charter -- every gallon saved was money in the skipper's pocket.
Eye of the Beholder. The Outer Banks charter skippers developed a keen eye for what made a boat beautiful. A gentle swooping sheer line, tumblehome in the aft topside sections, crown to the foredeck, exaggerated bow flare, and some carefully-placed teak trim, were all design elements seen on many boats built on the Outer Banks. The charter skippers' boats were not only their source of income but they were also their point of personal pride.
The Business End
Using all the knowledge acquired over half a century, the company's designers created a tournament-ready cockpit with 135 sq. ft., including the mez seating. A mounting plate is laminated into the sole for an aftermarket fighting chair and there is adequate clearance both in front of the footrest and behind the seat for mates to pass from side to side and guide the chair in the heat of action. In-deck, twin 8-cu.ft. fishboxes handle the catch, and a re-circulating livewell in the transom holds the bait. There are dedicated compartments for gaffs and boat hooks – no more keeping them in the rod racks. Tackle drawers and a cutting board are installed in the console to starboard against the bulkhead.
The Mez.
Kibitzers will find a comfortable mezzanine, with ergonomic seats, armrests, and proper backrests. Under the seating, owners can have most anything they want including bait freezers, cold plates, insulated ice chests or storage. At the starboard end is the opening to the engine room.
A Cruising Cockpit?
Many of the GT54 buyers are cruising people and they can customize the cockpit in any number of ways for both voyaging under power or entertaining. Fold-away seats can be put into the gunwales, fold-up lounge chairs and tables can be stowed in the lazarette and pulled out when needed. Even a sun awning overhead can be installed. All of this might sound shocking to Americans who are used to seeing battlewagons like the GT54 armed to the nines for a big game, but Europeans view boats like the GT54 differently. They -- and increasingly more Americans, too -- see other possibilities for the 135 sq. ft. in the cockpit. After all, the GT54 is a "convertible" which means she can be used for both fishing and cruising.
The Flying Bridge
Access to the flying bridge is from the starboard side of the cockpit over the tackle drawers and cutting board counter. It is aluminum with synthetic treads for added texture. Once the ladder clears the console it has a 22-degree angle up to the flying bridge. This angle makes it easier and safer to climb.
The Helm.
Once on the flying bridge our perspective is quite different. We like this basic, traditional design that Hatteras has used for years and has proven to be remarkably functional. The helm comes standard with two adjustable chairs, Palm Beach control sticks on a pod, and there is room in front of the helmsman for two large screens. Other gauges are off to port and easy to see. Standing at the centerline helm all skippers can see the action in the cockpit and most will be able to see the bow as well.
Some cruising convertibles have the helm forward and guest seating aft, but we like the 54's layout for cruising, too. Here's why: first, most guests like to see where they are going; and, 2) we like to have as many eyes as possible facing forward to help the skipper spot pots, kayaks, and flotsam. There is storage under the seats as well as a top-loading insulated compartment for drinks. Forward, in the cowling, is space to stow things such as flares and other gear. We recommend a hard top or at least a fixed canvas top for all convertibles.
To our mind, the only drawback to the GT54 flying bridge -- along with most other boats in class -- is that she does not have a windshield forward on the cowling. We suspect the reason for that is that a windshield in many people's eyes ruins the lines of the house and flying bridge. We agree. But, on those days when the weather is spitting and it is hard to see through the isinglass (as it can be at night), it is far easier to see through a glass windshield with wipers going. Every boat is a compromise and here is one place where Hatteras (as well as its peers) has chosen styling over practicality. We are evidently in a minority on this detail.
European Perspective.
The Hatteras GT54 has only one helm station, something that Americans expect in this type of boat, but Europeans may not be used to. All we can say to them is "try it and we think you'll like it." Not only does it save space below, but the view is 360-degrees without obstructions and it is the safest place from which to pilot a boat. When it is cold or rainy, simply drop down isinglass from the hardtop and the occupants can stay reasonably snug if properly dressed.
Customization Options
We should point out Hatteras' willingness to work with customers to customize areas of the boat to make the GT54 better fit an owner's specific application. For example, if only cruising and entertaining is intended for the boat, Hatteras will be glad to install fold-away seating under the gunwales in the cockpit or install a roll-out sunshade over it. Want a third head for the forward cabin? Just ask. Anglers, too, have several areas of obvious customization. The areas under the mezzanine seating can be configured any number of ways. Over and under bunks can be placed in the guest cabins, and a bait prep station can be installed.
Hatteras Website Functionality
For the GT Series Hatteras has some clever website functionality which will give potential buyers a better way to visualize how their finished Hatteras GT54 might look with the addition of such things as a hardtop, a tower, teak trim, and other basic elements. Folks who like the traditional look of a yacht, and who don't mind a little extra maintenance, can opt for teak cockpit sole, covering boards, toe rail, and superstructure trim. Find out how the GT54 will look with each of these cosmetic items as well as with a colored hull on the Hatteras website. Here's the link -- http://hatteras.prototypedev.com/GT54.html
The Bottom Line
When the Hatteras 54 first came out in the early 2000s she had a hull bottom that was a departure for Hatteras. Her bow sections were convex to minimize the impact of rough seas or at high speed in normal chop. But convex bows were notorious for being wet. However, when Hatteras combined that shape below the waterline with Carolina flare above the waterline, a wonderful thing happened -- water and spray were thrown to the sides keeping the boat dry and the ride was comfortable.
Designed for Performance.
As the hull goes aft it warps with a variable deadrise. This is another key to the boat's performance. By creating nearly flat sections aft (just 3.75-degrees at the transom) the bottom provides remarkable lift and an optimum running surface for speed. At the same time, the increased buoyancy aft allows the GT54 to carry more weight and run at a 5-degree angle.
Special Props.
Added to the inherent efficiency of a flattish bottom at the stern are the two tunnels for the 5-blade Nibral props. Five blades provide more prop surface area than does a 4-bladed prop, therefore creating more lift. The fact that the shaft angle does not have to be so oblique, its more horizontal attack gives the prop more forward thrust, thus more efficiency. The props are 56.5" x 35". The huge, deep tunnels also add to efficiency and speed by trapping half of the props' natural side thrust and directing it aft. This phenomenon has been known by naval architects and employed on far smaller boats for years, and we are glad to see Hatteras employ it on the GT54.
Running Gear
The struts in the propeller tunnels are made of manganese bronze. The rudders are stainless steel and are connected through dripless logs to a pultruded fiberglass shelf for the rudder tie rods, hydraulic steering mechanism, and autopilot. This is the only time we have seen a pultrusion (glass and special resin made with intense heat) used in this class of boat and it is an ideal material (because it is as strong as steel and won't rot) for this shelf that has historically been made of plywood.
In the Engine Room
The GT54 has 5'9" (1.75 m) of headroom which is good for this size boat. Because there are no engine room air boxes with water baffles and demisters, the outboard sides of the engine room have more room than they would otherwise. This makes it easier to move along outboard of the engines for inspections and also allows equipment to be installed here. As a result, equipment like battery chargers, hydraulic fluid tanks, and sea chests for air conditioning cooling and deck drains can be easily placed on the hull sides.
There is good clearance between the engines. Getting past the engines in front is tight, but it is easy to get outboard behind them by stepping over the shaft between the marine gear and the generator. The boat comes standard with a 17 kW Onan gen set that runs at a relatively low rpm and is, therefore, quieter and creates less vibration. There is room for an optional second generator. The engine room is painted with polyurethane paint which makes the surfaces smooth and easy to clean. The 54 comes standard with an FM200 fixed fire suppression system. There are numerous bilge pumps with guards on the float switches and an emergency 150 gpm electric bilge pump in the lazarette.
New Galley Design!
The GT54 has a galley "up" which is traditional in this size of a convertible, but there are similarities with the past end. Hatteras has designed a strikingly new convertible galley by getting rid of the "dead-end" alley and in its place creating an island. This does several things at once: it allows the galley to be accessed from two sides, not just one, and it creates more galley deck space so that two people can easily work and get around each other. Because outboard galley deck space is not extended all the way to the port side of the deckhouse as it is in conventional designs, there is actually more counter space in this new layout. Hatteras tells us that the layout is a hit with women, but men like it, too.
Salon Area
The salon has the typical L-shaped sofa which makes into a bed and also has storage underneath. It is a tried-and-true design that has never been improved upon. A coffee table comes standard with storage inside. But like the galley, the salon area also appears to be opened up and even if it is only an optical illusion, it is a good thing. The standard entertainment center and credenza are to starboard. Hatteras has taken a page from megayacht design and disperses its air conditioning over valances port and starboard and has eliminated the ugly grates from which cold air blasted in the old days.
Belowdecks, there's a VIP stateroom forward and a master amidships to port, opposite a third stateroom with two single berths side by side. Buyers who want something different have a wide latitude in custom layouts – anything that won't compromise the hull integrity or cause a structural bulkhead to be moved, according to a Hatteras spokesperson.
Twin Beds Possible.
Regular readers know that we like two separate bunks in the bow, one a double and one a single. For those people who would like a third head, the forward cabin can be configured for a wet head and bunks. The starboard guest room cleverly utilizes space under the companionway. Both of the queen beds have pneumatic cylinders to lift the bedding to access valuable storage. Hatteras has cleverly used the bow flare to increase the volume of the two separate shower stalls, something that is important for the portly among us. Buying a boat like the GT54 is more a process than an event, and buyers who care can expect to be involved right from the start about details that can be customized.
Power and Performance
According to the builder, the GT54 will run 41 knots at top end and 36 knots at cruise with the optional 1600-hp Caterpillar C32A diesels. Twin 1150-hp Cat C18 diesels are also available, and most likely those are the engines that cruising-oriented buyers will specify. The diesels are covered by Cat's Concierge Program to provide customer service wherever the boat is located.
The price of the GT54, of course, depends on the engine, options and the degree of customization. Equipped with the C-18A Cats rated at 1150-hp each, the price is less than 2 beans. With the 1600-hp C-32A's, it is about 2 beans, we are told. While Caterpillar is not shy about charging for its iron, clearly Hatteras has worked hard to make its pricing competitive without a sacrifice in materials, quality or performance.
Hatteras knows that what most boaters want in a 54' convertible is speed, cockpit functionality, striking exterior styling, and a finely-finished interior. The GT54 improves on the old 54 in every one of those areas. Moreover, it has raised the bar on galley design in this type of vessel.
Because of her shoal draft she can also be taken safely across the Bahamas Banks and be cruised in places like the Abacos, the west coast of Florida, the Chesapeake Bay and in the eastern Baltic. Indeed, people lucky enough to have a dock behind their house might find the absence of 6"-7" of draft an extra measure of increased peace of mind during a moon tide.
"Entry Level"?
The GT54 is the smallest boat Hatteras makes so the company considers her an "entry level" vessel. She is certainly that for the Hatteras line which now stretches up to 100', but make no mistake about it, 54' is a good size boat for almost any purpose. And the Hatteras GT54 has the stones to handle most anything offshore. She is also bigger than 99.5% of the boats out on the water despite what you might think from looking at boating magazines.
She is an easy size boat for an owner/operator to handle, and finding dock space is generally no problem in this size range. The boat has an optional bow thruster, but most veteran boaters won't need it. And she is not so big that it takes a crew of people four hours to wash her down after a day on the water. For all of these reasons a 54' convertible makes a good solution to many peoples' boating needs and we think the Hatteras GT54 has much to recommend her.


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Do you wonder what it looks like beneath the ocean's surface? SCUBA diving and snorkeling are great ways to explore the underwater world. Here are some fun activities you can do to discover more about diving.
Diving Gear
Animals that live in the water, like seals, sea otters and fish, are naturally well-equipped for ocean diving. We need special equipment, like SCUBA gear, to dive under water.
The regulator makes breathing under water almost as easy as breathing on land. It reduces the high air pressure in the SCUBA tank to the pressure of the air around us.
SCUBA tank
We have no equipment that works like the gills of fishes. Their gills pull oxygen out of the water around them. We have to breathe air, so we just bring it under water with us in a SCUBA tank. SCUBA tanks store a lot of air in a small package. The cylinders have thick walls of aluminum or steel to hold compressed air inside.
Just like an otter has fur and other marine mammals have blubber, we too need insulation to stay warm in the water. With a drysuit, you not only stay warm but you can go into the ocean and come out dry! Drysuits are designed to not let water in. They have latex seals at the neck, wrists and ankles and have a waterproof zipper. Drysuits are great for colder water because you can add layers of warm clothing underneath.
Marine animals' eyes are specially adapted to see under water. If we were to open our eyes under water, everything would be blurry. We need to have air around our eyes to see. Masks put an air space between our eyes and the water so we can see all the cool things below!
Explorer's Vest
Fish use what is called an air bladder to stay up in the water column instead of sinking to the bottom of the sea. The Explorer's Vest is designed to do the same thing. The vest is also known as a BCD (Buoyancy Compensating Device). We add air to the BCD at the surface so we can float and rest. We can let air out of the BCD to go down. Once down, we can add air so that we are up off of the bottom and swimming just like a fish!
Many fins are designed like the fins of animals, such as whales and sea lions. Can you imagine swimming with all of this gear on? No way! But fins make it easier to move through the water by using the large muscles of our legs. We use less energy and can go farther and faster using fins.
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A few weeks ago, I wanted to buy my good pal and business partner, Todd Bishop, a couple of drinks to celebrate his wedding anniversary.
I knew where the Bishops were dining, and so I called the restaurant to try to line something up. Unfortunately, the restaurant wouldn't handle the request over the phone, so I was out of luck (unless I traveled across town to make the purchase in person).
Ugh. It never happened.
But a new app called Gratafy, developed by University of Washington grads Brian Erke and Ryan Halper, could help alleviate that problem.
The app allows users in Seattle to buy drinks, desserts or other menu items from about 40 restaurants (Purple Cafe, Barrio, SeaStar, Tom Douglas Restaurants, etc.) for Facebook friends who may be celebrating anniversaries, birthdays or other special occasions. We caught up with the Gratafy founders to learn more in this installment of Startup Spotlight.
Explain what you do so our parents can understand it : "Gratafy is a new experience-based social gifting platform that lets you send specific food and drinks from local restaurants, bars and nightlife venues to Facebook friends as gifts. It's a quick, easy and instant way to send a personalized gift to celebrate a special occasion. It also allows our merchant partners to finally offer merchandise outside of their four walls through social media."
Inspiration hit us when: "We noticed the trend in social commerce and an opportunity to carve out a niche in instant, experience-based gifting. How many times have you wanted to celebrate a birthday or special occasion with a friend but couldn't be there in person? Gratafy was created to solve this problem. We started with the places most conducive to celebrations: restaurants and nightlife establishments. Our goal is to ultimately make sharing experiences through gifts something that people can do easily and on the go every day. There have been previous attempts at solving similar problems, but Gratafy is different because of the way we have integrated with our merchant partners – we've made the gifting and redemption process seamless and mutually beneficial to all parties (no pun intended)."
VC, Angel or Bootstrap (Why):: "All three. Ryan and Brian bootstrapped the alpha MVP of the product to prove that the technology was feasible. Given the many facets of this product – merchant partnerships, POS system integration, app development, sales process, onboarding process, etc – there was a high bar to garner investor commitment and capital."
Our 'secret sauce' is: "Our relationships with merchant partners and our gift redemption technology. We spent an enormous amount of time refining the benefits we provide to our merchant partners, deciding on how to price our product, and developing deep point-of-sale integration that makes server training a snap. We've gone to great lengths to ensure merchants are happy with the product and aligned with its success, which in turn ensures that our consumer users have the best experience possible."
The smartest move we've made so far: "Not taking shortcuts. The technology we've built, especially around merchants and gift redemption is quite valuable, but it was incredibly difficult to cultivate. In the beginning we received a lot of feedback to pursue the easy routes and saw other startups taking those paths which leave a disconnect between the consumer and merchant when someone comes in trying to use the product and gets turned away. We considered those to be shortcuts – weak attempts at a real solution to the problem we're solving. At the time it was scary to pursue something so uncertain and challenging, but now that we've made it through to the other side we're very glad we took the road less traveled."
The biggest mistake we've made so far: "Not focusing 100 percent of our time on mobile. The way our concept works, mobile platforms are a must, while a fully fleshed out website is not as critical. In retrospect we would have been better suited to start there and work up to a website after we were able to understand user behavior a bit better."
Would you rather have Gates, Jobs, Zuckerberg or Bezos in your corner: "Zuckerberg. Facebook is the social network where most celebratory conversations take place, and they have an unbelievable grasp on the data behind these communications. As we know, Facebook also just launched a gifting platform focused on shipped goods. While Gratafy differs from Facebook Gifts in that we offer local, experience-driven gifting, clearly we would benefit greatly from harnessing Zuckerberg's expertise and vision."
Our world domination strategy starts when:
"We see positive feedback from our consumers. We've been really fortunate that our merchant partners have given us such wonderful feedback, but this is only half of the equation. Now it's our job to uphold our end of the bargain and make sure our consumer users are as thrilled and excited to use the product as our merchant partners. If and when we see confirmation of user adoption and engagement in metrics and data, the scaling engine will start and we will proceed rapidly."
Rivals should fear us because: "We don't really think anyone should fear us – we're really nice people!"
We are truly unique because: "Our core ideologies and culture support our product. Gratafy has built what we consider to be a really amazing product and unique technology that solves major consumer and local merchant problems end-to-end. We truly believe in what we are doing, and why we're doing it. We come into work every day for reasons above and beyond a paycheck and the dreams of a big exit."
The biggest hurdle we've overcome is: "Gaining the initial momentum needed to propel a startup into a virtuous cycle. Whether it's finding a powerful ally to be the mouthpiece that helps you gain advisors and investors, or finding the initial team members willing to make a leap of faith and join your (what was then) concept, it's difficult to get moving as first-time founders. But once you get that initial investment or find that first team member, the momentum starts to build. Then you just have to sustain that excitement and reach the next milestone. Over and over!"
What's the one piece of advice you'd give to other entrepreneurs just
starting out: "Niche out your product. There's a tendency to start really broad in the ideation phase because as an entrepreneur you see so much opportunity, and you dream big. But in reality the more you try to do early on, the harder it is to finish your MVP, release your beta, and get that precious feedback you need to rapidly iterate and tweak your product. Also, the more you focus, the less chance there is of colliding with a competitor. Start dead simple, measure your feedback, and learn from it. Read books by Eric Ries and Steve Blank before you start!"


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The jumbo loan is making a comeback, a welcome trend for Bay Area homebuyers and one more sign the housing market is reviving.
Jumbos — home-purchase loans above $625,500 in the Bay Area — are vital for this high-priced region, but had all but disappeared during the credit crunch as eroding home values scared lenders off.
Now the rebound in home prices has given lenders more confidence about making these loans. At the same time, the spread between the interest rates for jumbos and the rates for smaller loans has narrowed, making them a less costly option for homebuyers.
"It's getting back to normal," said Andrew Soss of Stewart & Soss Mortgage in San Jose. "We've seen a pretty big increase in requests for jumbo loans."
After a sharp drop last year, loans greater than $625,500 have bounced back in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties in the past 12 months, according to DataQuick, rising from about 8 percent to 13 percent of Bay Area home loans. San Francisco has seen an even bigger increase in jumbos, from 18 percent to almost 33 percent of all loans.
RPM Mortgage in Walnut Creek said it expects to do 35 percent of its 2013 business in jumbo mortgages, up from 10 percent this year. In 2011, jumbos were just 5 percent of RPM's business, said CEO Robert Hirt.
"The high-end homes market is reviving because buyers feel the combination of good prices and low interest rates make today a good time to buy," said Wells Fargo spokesman James Hines. "The availability of low-rate jumbo loans, therefore, is enabling these consumers to buy homes and finance them."
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac acquire loans from banks, allowing the banks to make more loans. But the companies are restricted by law to purchasing single-family mortgages with origination balances below what's called a "conforming loan limit." Any loan above that limit is a jumbo.
In 2008, to boost the flagging housing market, Congress raised the loan limit from $417,000 to $729,750 for high-cost areas like the Bay Area. That was lowered in October 2011 to $625,500 for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The limit for loans from the Federal Housing Administration was unchanged, but FHA loans are typically for first-time buyers with lower credit scores and smaller loans.
The interest rates for jumbos are also now close to those of conforming loans.
For example, Star One Credit Union in Sunnyvale last week offered a 30-year fixed-rate jumbo at 3.875 percent with no points; what it calls a conforming "high balance" loan of $417,000 to $625,500 at 3.625 percent; and one below $417,000 at 3.5 percent. That's a difference of only a quarter of a percent between the high balance and the jumbo loan. At the worst of the credit crunch, the spread at some lenders was 1 percent or more, according to the online real estate company Zillow.
"The spread has narrowed and we're seeing more jumbos," said Joe Fagenstrom, vice president of marketing at Star One.
"Rates on jumbo loans are at record lows," said Greg McBride of the website bankrate.com. "You're also seeing better credit availability on jumbo loans, as lenders realize these borrowers are good customers to have on the books."
But a 20 percent down payment, great credit score and a good income are required to qualify.
If you don't have a credit score over 800, "they don't want to talk to you," said Suzanne Yost, president of the Silicon Valley Association of Realtors, who says lender requirements are still frustrating.
Contact Pete Carey at 408-920-5419. Follow him at Twitter.com/petecarey.


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Garden club to host guest speaker at Phelan Mansion
Bart Brechter, curator of Bayou Bend Gardens in Houston, will be the guest speaker at the upcoming Magnolia Garden Club "Bounties of Black Gold" Flower Show. His topic will be organic gardening, a technique he has used to transform Bayou Bend Gardens into "the state's only formal organic public garden." His work with the River Oaks Garden Club has helped to maintain the integrity of Bayou Bend Gardens as Ms. Ima Hogg, its creator, intended. The drought during this past year presented special challenges to the 14 heavily wooded acres and the eight formal gardens.
A native Houstonian, Brechter has been back in Houston since 1991 when he returned from Pine Mountain, Ga., where he had been manager at Callaway Gardens. As a strong believer in his organic program, he has discovered that not only is it successful at Bayou Bend, but organic gardening has saved almost 50 percent on irrigation costs.Brechter met the club last spring in the East Garden of the Phelan Mansion to discuss the possibilities of reclaiming an old garden (original to the house from the early 1920s) and restoring it in an historical manner. As conversations continued, the Magnolia Garden Club members began to understand Brechter's message of the importance of organics in the lawn and garden. This is especially true in a hospital landscape.
Brechter is returning to the Phelan Mansion on Tuesday, March 20, to share his message and explain the components to being a successful organic gardener. The public is invited at no charge to the 3 p.m. lecture. The mansion is adjacent to Christus Hospital-St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Rear parking from the North Street entrance is encouraged.
The lecture is a highlight of the Conservation Exhibit/Education Program in the "Bounties of Black Gold" Flower Show presented by the Magnolia Garden Club. The Flower Show will be open to the public on Tuesday, March 20, from 1-4 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the house. The East Garden will be open for self-tours.
Joette is an avid gardener and prides herself on staying up-to-date on the latest gardening activities and tips. To share your gardening news with Joette, call (409) 832-1400 or fax her at (409) 832-6222. Her e-mail is joreger [at] msn [dot] com.


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Punk Black Leather Peep Toe Platform
Punk is a trend that hit hard the fall 2019 runways. This black sling back platform, besides being super comfortable and easy to wear, reveals the best urban chic look, inspired by the punk style.
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- Avoid friction, which causes scratches, scaling and scratches, heat, which reduces the brightness of the part, making it frosted, and friction, which causes excessive wear and can leave it whitish;
- For cleaning and maintenance, it is recommended to use a lightly moistened cotton cloth, making gentle movements.
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You don't have to move to the city?just build one! Free to play, CityVille is a real-time simulation game that is available on Facebook and is the latest online game craze. As the only how-to beginner guide for new and current players, this helpful book walks you through the process of building a city from the ground up while acting as the city leader.
You'll learn how to clear land, assemble roads, construct buildings, ship and import goods, trade with others, interact with the city's residents, and visit neighboring cities. Vibrant full-color images throughout portray the game graphics and help to accurately display the differences between the various elements of the player's city.
- Serves as an ideal introduction to the popular online game, CityVille
- Walks you through customizing your city leader avatar, clearing land for your city, and constructing roads
- Demonstrates how to erect buildings and restaurants, run sales at your businesses, and expand your city to include doctors, police officers, firefighters, and business owners
- Addresses importing and exporting from other countries, planting and harvesting crops to keep restaurants stocked, interacting with neighboring cities, and more
- Zeroes in on dealing with technical issues
Even if you're a country mouse at heart, this guide to CityVille will take you on an entertaining urban journey!