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Last year i did up a redbull body for my slash as some of you remember it.. this year, I decided to do something a little bit different and unique.
My Army "Recon" paint Scheme
I added a bit of Humor by putting on the "Kill score" decal on the door, (taken from a pic from an A-10 Tank killer where the pilot had a tick mark for every tank he blew up in Desert Storm painted on the plane) The Number "42" is "The meaning of life" from hitch hikers guide to the Galaxy, and I researched how vehicles are numbered in the military, and assigned my own number to my car
I'm really happy with this one.. It looked pretty cool with the lights and tire accessories and gave it uniqueness on the track beside the 5 others that were there today.
Hope you like it!
my slash hardcorr ,rpm goodies,powered by a MM 5700kv and lipos.
Slayer stock (for now;) )
Slash MM 5700kv
My Custom Build Nitro Slash
Slash PE & Ja-two.
Father and Son Slashes. First and second tries at painting...Boy did we learn a lot.
My Slash, the red one, is our attempt at a updated Amsoil Edition.
Both Slashes are upgraded w/ Castle Sidewinder ESCs, 5700 kv motors, Proline wheels and Switch tires. I also installed Traxxas Big Bore Shocks in the red one.
My 9 tear old son is getting really fast...He sure as come a long way since November (Full throttle till he crashed or broke something...What there are brakes??)
I hope you like the paint...any input is welcome and appreciated. Thanks.
I use my slash for spec class racing but heres a pic at home with my street shoes on
Bout time for a tire rotation
Slash with hardcore body.
Edited for image size. Please keep all images at or below 640 x 480 pixels. -cooleo
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Playing at the baseball diamond on a rainy night.
Hi everyone, new to the forums...and to RC as well...
I had only 1 satin-black can of spraipaint.
Has to have a second and 3th layer, but going to bash in a hour or so, my favorite number is 8, so the 5 is temporary.
It is the original chassis and only the sides are painted black.
The chrome wheels i made black also.
My Stock Spec Truck. It spends most of it's time in pieces.
BMW E21 323i.. My baby.
Slash with Desert Rat body rollin on Proline Switches
~Slash w/ Sidewinder & VXL Motor
What shall I put here?
Pretty stock..but hey..simpler is better
EMBE/ Savage X
x2 BL slash
Ultra lx1e
Just bought it off ebay a couple days ago... RPM suspension, other than that, stock
some old pictures.
My VXL
Slash VXL | HPI Wheely King 4x4
Thanks, Kevin.
My friend asked me to paint him a Lightning McQueen theme Slash for him and his son, so here it is..
It was a lot harder then it looks! And it was my first time fading paint
Here are some pics of the TECATE Traxxas I worked on over the weekend.
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My Dale Jr Slash
I think that will work.
Free all none violent drug offenders!
My Slash for the spec racing class.
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New bug body[IMG][/IMG]
My Baja Slash on Outlaw chassis
If you bought it a Big Truck brought it
Better pics of my ECTO-1B Ghostbusters theme car
ok, let's see how I have done, looks good
my topless Slashes
If this is not working please shoot me a PM and I will see if I can get it corrected, ty
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Hi guys,
I'm new to this forum and this should be my first post. These are pictures of my beloved slash truck with headlights and tail brake lights. Comments and suggestions on how to improve her would greatly be appreciated.
Hi Everyone. New to the forum. Here are some images of my stock slash. The Harley Paint Job was a quickie painted over the stock body. Then I had a fellow racer paint the Desert Rat body for me for the new season.
My son Nick's slash. Our first paint job.
Last edited by bignick; 07-02-2009 at 11:57 AM.
My hooter's slash.
project blackslash
hop ups includied are
RPM arms. traxxas rims dyed black and ezoffed with proline dirt hwgs 2..
mamba max 5700 with a 2s 4000mah 25c ***** hardcase
rpm bering holder and steering components. and front shock tower.
Hey guys, I've had my slash for about 3 weeks and love it! These are just a few pics from a quick bash...
My Slash awaiting parts
Vehicle(s): None
Kind of plain I guess. But she runs great.
with new Baja body & waterproof VXL...Ha!
Slash PE & Ja-two.
New Body for the Spec Slash
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NFL Hot Reads: Trading Darrelle Revis is worth consideration
You can find plenty of reasons the Jets have turned into a circus, but contemplating the idea of trading Darrelle Revis isn't one of them.
While the timing of the news that the team will look into any deals involving their All Pro cornerback was a shock -- especially when it came out the day before new general manager John Idzik was introduced at a Thursday news conference -- the idea of a trade is absolutely worth considering.
There are several complicated factors at work here, so simply saying the Jets have to do whatever it takes to keep their best player for the remainder of his career is a nonstarter. Consider:
Revis has a year left on his contract and is scheduled to earn $6 million in 2013. After that, the team cannot place the franchise tag on him, a stipulation agreed upon in exchange for a guarantee that Revis would not hold out in training camp.
With two contentious holdouts during his previous contract negotiations, there is no reason to believe that Revis won't demand to be given the richest contract for any defensive player -- north of the $100-million deal the Bills agreed to with free-agent defensive end Mario Williams last year.
And perhaps the most important factor of all: Revis' health. Coming off an ACL injury, there's simply no way of knowing how he'll come back at age 28. Will it be like Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, who had a career year after undergoing ACL surgery in December, 2011? Or will it be like Ravens cornerback Dominique Foxworth, who signed a $28-million deal with the Ravens in 2009, blew out his knee in 2010 and then hurt the same knee the following year? Foxworth is now retired at age 29.
In the age of the salary cap, there are some difficult decisions to be made, and this is one of them. And with a roster in need of major attention at several positions -- most notably at quarterback -- keeping a cornerback who's coming off a knee injury and is looking for a huge payday on his third contract is not the highest priority. Unless Revis is willing to make it work long-term for him and the team -- a best-case scenario and one Jets fans would certainly welcome -- the Jets are correct for finding out his value on the trade market and getting something in return before letting him get away in 2014.
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Ravens quarterback Dennis Dixon isn't expected to play in Super Bowl XLVII next Sunday against the 49ers, but that doesn't mean the backup isn't playing a role.
In fact, he has one of the team's most important assignments in the days leading up to the game. Dixon will be playing the scout team quarterback, which means he'll be imitating the moves of 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, the dynamic dual threat in both the passing and running game.
"We're trying to give our defense the best look possible this week, so it's up to me to give them that," said Dixon, a former Steelers backup who joined the Ravens in 2012. "I've studied a lot of tape on [Kaepernick] so hopefully, I can help our team out."
Dixon played the role of Robert Griffin III before the Ravens faced the Redskins in a regular-season game in December. The Ravens lost, 31-28, in overtime, but did a solid job against Griffin before he was injured late in the game. The Ravens held a 28-20 when Griffin was hurt late in the fourth quarter.
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Raiders coach Dennis Allen on his new offensive line coach, Tony Sparano, who was fired after one season as the Jets' offensive coordinator: "The thing that most impressed me about his time in Dallas, about his time there in Miami, is that he always had some tough football teams. That's the thing that I think he can bring to our team, to our offense, is a sense of toughness." Hmmm. No mention of the Jets?
Win or lose in the Super Bowl, there will be changes for the Ravens in the offseason. And it's not just Ray Lewis retiring. Safety Ed Reed is an unrestricted free agent and might not be back. And the team may not be able to keep its key free agents: linebacker/defensive end Paul Kruger, cornerback Cary Williams and linebacker Dannell Ellerbe.
Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said coach John Harbaugh didn't come under any pressure from Newsome or team owner Steve Bisciotti to fire offensive coordinator Cam Cameron last month. "No, that wouldn't be fair to John," Newsome said. "John has to stand before his coaching staff and his players. If at any point do they ever think that he's overly influenced by Steve or I, then he loses his staff and his players. It has to be him."
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NEW YORK - Americans eager to give after the 9/11 terrorist attacks poured $1.5 billion into hundreds of charities established to serve the victims, their families and their memories. But a decade later, an Associated Press investigation shows many of those nonprofits have failed miserably.
There are those charities that spent huge sums on themselves, those that cannot account for the money they received, those that have few results to show for their spending and those that have yet to file required income tax returns. Yet many of the charities continue to raise money in the name of Sept. 11.
One charity raised more than $700,000 for a giant memorial quilt, but there is no quilt. Another raised more than $4 million to help victims, but didn't account publicly for how it spent all of the money. A third helps support a 9/11 flag sold by the founder's for-profit company.
There are other charities that can account for practically every penny raised - except that all the money went to pay for fundraising, and not the intended mission.
To be sure, most of the 325 charities identified by the AP followed the rules, accounted fully for their expenditures and closed after fulfilling identified goals.
There have been charities to assist ill and dying first responders, to help families of the dead, to help survivors and to honor the memory of victims. And there are charities that revolve around the flag, patriotism, motorcycle rallies and memorials of all types.
But in virtually every category of 9/11 nonprofit, an AP analysis of tax documents and other official records uncovered schemes beset with shady dealings, questionable expenses and dubious intentions. Many of those still raising money are small, founded by people with no experience running a nonprofit.
The Arizona-based charity that raised $713,000 for a 9/11 memorial quilt promised it would be big enough to cover 25 football fields, but there are only several hundred decorated sheets packed in boxes at a storage unit.
One-third of the money raised went to the charity's founder and relatives, according to tax records and interviews.
Those records show founder Kevin Held also has spent more than $170,000 on travel since 2004. He rarely traveled without his two Alaskan Malamute dogs, one at 120 pounds and the other 200 pounds. He also listed $36,691 in credit card and bank charges since 2005 and $10,460 for an expense listed as "petty" in 2009.
The chairman of the board, an 84-year-old Roman Catholic priest, says he didn't know he was chairman and thought only small amounts of money had been raised. He says he was unaware the founder had given himself a $200 per week car allowance, rent reimbursement and a $45,000 payment for an unreported loan.
There's a charity for a 9/11 Garden of Forgiveness at the World Trade Center site - only there's no Garden of Forgiveness. The Rev. Lyndon Harris, who founded the Sacred City nonprofit in 2005, spent the months following 9/11 at ground zero helping victims, relatives and first responders.
He said he formed the charity to fulfill "our sacred oath" to build the garden. Tax records show the charity has raised $200,000 and the Episcopal priest paid himself $126,530 in salary and used another $3,562 for dining expenses between 2005 and 2007.
Harris said he sees his charity's work as a success even if there is no garden at the site. "I saw our mission as teaching about forgiveness," he said.
Another Manhattan 9/11 charity, Urban Life Ministries, raised more than $4 million to help victims and first responders. But the group only accounted for about $670,000 on its tax forms. Along with almost four dozen other 9/11 charities, Urban Life lost its IRS tax-exempt status this year because it failed to show how money was collected and spent.
The charity's creator, the Rev. Carl Keyes, an Assemblies of God minister, acknowledged that the nonprofit did not file taxes for all years.
He has not responded to AP's requests to explain how the money raised was spent; some of the information he did provide conflicted with the 2001 return.
Keyes did say he knows his charity has not filed all the required disclosures but added that he hopes the nonprofit's efforts in response to 9/11 and and later work after Hurricane Katrina wouldn't be tainted by his lack of accounting.
"You're going to beat me up in an article because we're bad managers?" Keyes said.
The Flag of Honor Fund, a Connecticut charity, raised nearly $140,000 to promote a memorial flag honoring 9/11 victims. The flag, which contains the name of every person killed on Sept. 11, 2001, is on sale today at Wal-Mart and other retail stores. But only a tiny fraction of the money from those sales goes to 9/11 charities, with most going to retail stores, the flag maker and a for-profit business - run by the man who created the flag charity.
The AP examined charities that received tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service by promising to serve victims of the 9/11 tragedy, build memorials or do other charitable works in honor of the dead. The charities were identified using data maintained by Guidestar, a private database of nonprofits that the IRS recommends.
The $1.5 billion donated to these charities was in addition to the billions spent by Congress and states and established nonprofits like the Red Cross.
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This is a portrait I recently shot of my good friend and colleague Eric Becker, who is a director / documentary filmmaker. For over a year, Becker has been working on his film, Sound & Vision, which "explores issues facing the nearshore environment. It is a film about the oceans, told through the stories of people working to clean up, protect, and restore habitat in Puget Sound and beyond. The film is scheduled for release this fall." I really like this portrait, because it hints at the chaos of documentary filming, while capturing the beauty of the Puget Sound that Becker's film strives to preserve.
I was lucky enough to see the film at a pre-screening not too long ago, and it is really beautiful. Not your typical everybody freak out, we have a problem documentary, but one that explains a problem and offers hope, as well as a call to action.
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If it was good enough for
Clark Gable and Carole Lombard on their honeymoon, Oatman should be good enough for you, although it's been 73 years since the Hollywood couple spent their honeymoon night in the allegedly haunted Oatman Hotel. Oatman's other attraction is its wild burros, which beg for food like large puppies. They're cute but pushy. (928) 768-6222, http://www.oatmangoldroad.org (Catharine Hamm / Los Angeles Times)
The other reason to come to Oatman: It's where you'll start a winding drive to Kingman on Old Route 66, past the
ghost town of Goldroad and up to Sitgreaves Pass at 3,500 feet. Just before the pass, there's an excellent vista looking west toward Oatman with a small collection of gravestone markers. It's gravel, so if you slip and start sliding, you could be joining those dearly departed. (Catharine Hamm / Los Angeles Times)
Cowboy and character actor Andy Devine isn't a native of Kingman — he was born in Flagstaff — but Kingman claims him, named a major thoroughfare for him and has a room dedicated to him at the Mohave County Museum. Of special note is a telegram signed by a fellow actor from California: "Nancy joins me in wishing you the happiest birthday ever.... Sincerely,
Ronald Reagan Governor of California." 400 W. Beale St., Kingman; (928) 753-3195, http://www.mohavemuseum.org. Admission $5. (Getty Images)
If the Grand Canyon is the granddaddy of Arizona attractions, London Bridge is the prince. The span, which traces its royal roots to 1831 England, was purchased in 1971 for $2.4 million, but it cost more than $4 million to ship. A look at this big, blocky bridge is unaffecting, but when you walk across, you have to wonder in whose footsteps you're following —
Charles Dickens? Jack the Ripper? Queen Victoria? (928) 855-5655, http://www.golakehavasu.com (Catharine Hamm / Los Angeles Times)
The drive south from Lake Havasu to Quartzsite is surprising. There you are in the middle of the desert and suddenly, there's Cattail Cove State Park, a 2,000-acre park with five dozen campsites, a sapphire blue ribbon courtesy of the Colorado River, a boat ramp and a beach. Never mind the sign that tells you to watch out for snakes and scorpions. A little farther along 95, you reach the Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge, complete with cottonwoods and cattail stands, a 6,105-acre riparian oasis. Cattail Cove, (520) 586-2283, http://www.azstateparks.com/Parks/CACO/index.html. Bill Williams, (925) 667-4144, http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/arizona/billwill.html. (Catharine Hamm / Los Angeles Times)
You know you've reached RV heaven when you see the sign for an RV proctologist. Yes, Quartzsite has a huge RV show (and is RV central for snowbirds), but it's mostly for shoppers, if you like the idea of hundreds of vendors in tents and out of doors. There are gems and minerals (and big shows focused on those) and hundreds of swap meet vendors. They say if you can't find it in Quartzsite, it can't be found. The town, population about 3,700, hosts 1.5 million visitors a year who arrive in November and December. Many stay, leaving about March 1. (928) 927-9321, http://www.ci.quartzsite.az.us. (Catharine Hamm / Los Angeles Times)
Here's a story straight out of Hollywood: The
U.S. Army decides to try camels instead of horses in the desert. Alas, the camels don't speak English, and the soldiers don't speak Arabic. Enter a Greek/Syrian fellow named Hadji Ali, also known as Philip Tedro, but ultimately known as Hi Jolly. He wrangles the beasts for this experiment, which ends after the camels can't adapt to the rocky, cactus-needle-laden desert floor. (Some say the Army didn't give it enough time.) Hi Jolly eventually dies in Quartzsite, where a monument is built to him; it's on the National Register. His grave in Quartzsite is the most obvious in the recently rededicated cemetery; it's the only one with a camel atop it. (928) 927-9321, http://www.ci.quartzsite.az.us (Catharine Hamm / Los Angeles Times)
About 40 miles from Yuma is the Castle Dome Mines Museum, a love letter to the rough-and-tumble mining region. More than 30 buildings (lots of bars, as was customary), clustered together, tell the story of the 3,000 or so people who once dug out a living from the earth. Today, closed-off mine shafts dot the countryside. Many of them held the detritus of daily life and, when opened, were like little time capsules. It's in the middle of the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, up a road that will give your car's suspension — and yours — a good workout. Open mid-October to April, by appointment other times. (928) 920-3062, http://www.castledomemuseum.com. Admission $10. Take Arizona 95 to Mile post 55 and turn toward Castle Dome. (Catharine Hamm / Los Angeles Times)
Elena Estrada's lover messed around, but when she was angry, she apparently didn't: She sliced open his chest, yanked out his heart and threw the bloody innards on him. That's how she ended up in Yuma Territorial Prison, at the confluence of the Gila and Colorado rivers. This prison, re-created and restored from the 1876 structures, was open for 33 years, saw about 3,000 prisoners (Estrada was one of only 29 women) and was either the "country club on the Colorado" or a hellhole. Judging from the tiny cells where six bunks are clustered, I'd vote for the latter. The characters who passed through here, whether prisoners or superintendents or their wives, speak volumes about the Old West. 1 Prison Hill Road, Yuma; (928) 783-4771, http://www.azstateparks.com/Parks/YUTE/index.html. Admission $5. (Catharine Hamm / Los Angeles Times)
Not for the passive walker, the canyon is an interactive experience that you climb and squeeze your way through. At its steepest points, visitors can continue only with the aid of metal stairs. Because it is part of the Antelope Canyon-Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park, access is by tour only. Tours start at $20, plus $6 admission. http://www.navajonationparks.org/htm /antelopecanyon.htm. (Jason La / Los Angeles Times )
Legend has it that 19th century explorer
John Wesley Powell gave the crater its name because he thought its rim resembled a sunset. Wupatki National Monument, (928) 679-2365, http://www.nps.gov/wupa. (Chi Vu)
Just up the road from Sunset Crater is Wupatki National Monument, with picturesque scenery and pueblo ruins. You can tour the pueblo grounds, including the ball court and community room. Volcano National Monument, (928) 526-0502, http://www.nps.gov/sucr/. The $5 fee is good for admission to both monuments. Children younger than 16 are free. Open year-round. (National Park Service)
The park has first-rate scenery, and much of it can be appreciated up close. Driving the 28-mile road that leads past most of the park's sights takes at least an hour, not taking into account stops. The Blue Mesa Trail carries you into the bowels of the Painted Desert's badlands, an alien-like landscape strewn with kaleidoscopic petrified wood. Admission is $10 per vehicle. (928) 524-6228, http://www.nps.gov/pefo. (Jason La / Los Angeles Times)
As nearly as spectacular as the Grand Canyon 200 miles to the west, but far less crowded. (928) 674-5500, http://www.nps.gov/cach. Visitor center open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. (National Park Service)
Totsonii Ranch organizes half-day, full-day and overnight trips — by horseback — into Canyon de Chelly. (928) 551-0109, http://www.totsoniiranch.com. Tours from $50 with a two-person minimum. (Jay Jones)
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About three hours west of Canyon de Chelly, with a variety of exhibits on Navajo history and culture. 10 N. Main St., Tuba City; (928) 640-0684, http://www.explorenavajo.com. ()
What to make of the Monte Vista? The latest Lonely Planet guide gives it a glowing endorsement ¿ but 30% of TripAdvisor critics call it "terrible." The 43 rooms, an eccentric collection (most priced $75-$130) with tiny bathrooms, are suitable for the collegiate and the unfussy, not-so-suited for families. But I wouldn't want to miss the Monte Vista's bustling Rendezvous coffee shop and martini bar, adjoining the lobby. 100 N. San Francisco St., Flagstaff; (800) 545-3068, http://www.hotelmontevista.com (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Compared to the quirky Monte Vista, this place has no character at all. It sits behind a vast parking lot just off Interstate 40. But wait. There are safe outdoors space for kids to run around in, a big pool, generously sized rooms and very good prices. With an Auto Club discount, I paid $89, and got excellent service at the desk. Families, this is a winner. 2515 E. Butler Ave. Flagstaff; (800) 865-1401, http://www.littleamerica.com/flagstaff. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
This place is a merry mix of local students, backpackers and tourists. Tasty food, intriguing art on the walls. 14 S. Beaver St., Flagstaff; (928) 774-2243; http://www.macyscoffee.net. Menu tops off at about $8. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
This spacious place, known for good grub (wood-fired pizza), stands amid the atmospheric old roadside signs in Flagstaff's Southside district. 11 S. Beaver St. No. 1, Flagstaff; (928) 779-0079, http://www.beaverstreetbrewery.com. Dinner main dishes $9-$17. (Chris Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Come here to drink up and commune with the ghosts of the old Route 66, which runs right out front. The Zoo (as locals call it) is a log-cabin roadhouse full of neon signage, ample taxidermy, a big flag, juke box, dance floor and history dating to 1931. 3403 E. Route 66, Flagstaff; (928) 526-9434; http://www.themuseumclub.com. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Here is the place to spend a few bucks extra on a romantic dinner. It's on the edge of downtown with about eight tables and a dozen seats at the bar, and much more space on the patio when the weather allows. Many locally sourced ingredients. 413 N. San Francisco St., Flagstaff; (928) 213-1021; brixflagstaff.com. Dinner main dishes, $23-$34. (Chris Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
You can't visit Arizona without a tattered volume of Edward Abbey in your backpack, and Starrlight books is just the place to pick one up. Inventory is mostly used, with a lot of regional nonfiction. 15 N. LeRoux St., Flagstaff; (928) 774-6813. (Chris Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Among its many successes is the discovery of Pluto in 1930. Guided by scientists, visitors are welcome to look through the massive telescope at night. There's also a small museum, where guests can see the original moon maps as well as a guest book signed by Neil Armstrong in 1963. 1400 W. Mars Hill Road, Flagstaff; (928) 774-3358, http://www.lowell.edu. (Matt York / Associated Press)
The longest still-drivable stretch of Historic Route 66 begins west of Williams in Ash Fork and continues for about 150 miles to the Colorado River at Topock. Williams is also the southern terminus of the railway, which makes the trip to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in a little over two hours. http://www.thetrain.com (Gail Fisher)
This landmark Spanish-Colonial-Revival hotel, adjacent to the trim adobe train depot, has a handsome lobby, lounges, restaurant and guest rooms that are redolent of the past. The design is by Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter, who from 1902 to 1949 created hotels, restaurants, shops and depots for the Harvey/Santa Fe team. 303 E. 2nd St., Winslow; (928) 289-4366, http://www.laposada.org. Doubles from $99. (Karl Zimmermann)
Here's your epic, red-rock view, easy to reach. From Arizona 89A, head south on Airport Road, park in the lot at left, and brave the short, steep trail to the Overlook. (Or take the adjoining Yavapai Trail, go farther and see more.) For details on this and a dozen other hikes, go to http://www.sedona.net/webpage.php/swmc/webpagesandarticles/sedonadrivingtourbestviews. (Chris Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
This place is jammed in summer, because kids can splash and swim in a narrow stretch of red-rock creek bed. In winter, it can be nearly deserted ¿ and spectacular. http://www.azstateparks.com/Parks/SLRO/index.html. Cost is $20 per vehicle in summer, $10 the rest of the year. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Thrill-seekers can take a bone-rattling Jeep tour to explore the Broken Arrow Trail as it winds through sandstone monoliths in Coconino National Forest, outside Sedona. 204 N. Highway 89A, Sedona; (800) 873-3662, http://www.pinkjeep.com. Two-hour Broken Arrow tour, $79 for adults, $56 for children. (Rosemary McClure)
This 70-acre property backs up to the ruggedly beautiful peaks of the Red Rock/Secret Mountain Wilderness. Rooms are plush; some have beehive fireplaces and many have panoramic red rock views. Two restaurants, spa, clubhouse. Doubles from $295, with $22 per night resort fee. 525 Boynton Canyon Road, Sedona; (928) 282.2900, http://www.enchantmentresort.com. (Lonna Tucker / Enchantment Resort)
This cave dwelling, attributed to the Sinagua people, seems to have been built in the 13th century, about the time the French were building Notre Dame Cathedral. But by 1425, the Sinagua had vanished, and scientists are still trying to sort that out. Camp
Verde; (928) 567-3322; http://www.nps.gov/moca. Admission $5 for adults, free for children younger than 16. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
The town's population is south of 600, so it doesn't take long to cover downtown. Start with breakfast at the Flatiron Café (three tables, three stools and three employees at 416 Main St.) and browse the antiques and bric-a-brac at House of Joy (416 N. Hull St.), which was once a brothel, then a restaurant, now a shop open Thursdays-Sundays. Then take measure of the area's recent wine boom by sipping a bit at Jerome winery or Cadaceus Cellars. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Once a hospital for miners, then idle for decades, this old pile was refashioned into a hotel about 15 years ago. It stands at the top of tiny, rustic Jerome, which clings to Cleopatra Hill like a miner to his last drop of gin. The Jerome Grand's guests rely, warily, on a caged 1926 Otis elevator, and the place gets a lot of attention for being "haunted." 200 Hill St., Jerome; (928) 634-8200, http://www.jeromegrandhotel.com. Rooms for two $120-$195, more for suites. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Pronounce that keen-say as in the number 15 in Spanish. Great New Mexico-style cuisine served in a striking dining room. 363 Main St., Jerome; (928) 634-7087, http://www.15quincejerome.com. Dinner main dishes $8-$17.95. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Head northeast from Prescott on this meandering mountain road, and the crazy rocks will begin just outside town, followed by handsome Watson Lake, followed by miles of winding mountain roads. The drama increases with the drop into the old mining town of Jerome (which is best executed in daylight). And then comes 89A's finest hour, the stretch that leads north through Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon toward Flagstaff ¿ some of the most dramatic scenery in the American Southwest. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
The bar dates to the 1870s (when Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday were among its customers), but its signature moment came in 1900, when a fire threatened the building. In fact, fire destroyed the building ¿ but not before patrons saved the ornately carved wooden bar by dragging it out the door and across the street. Now it's back in place, neighbored by display cases full of historical knickknacks. The saloon serves food along with drinks and often hosts live music. 120 S. Montezuma St., Prescott; (928) 541-1996; http://www.historicpalace.com. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Tom Mix slept here. This 1917 lodging has 20 rooms, 12 of them with claw-foot tubs. New owners have been working on upgrades (including a wine bar in the lobby) since 2011, but it's still a modest place with modest rates. 230 S. Cortez St., Prescott; (928) 776-0900; http://www.vendomehotel.com. Rooms for two usually run $79 (weekdays) to $129 (weekends). (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
This is where Prescott's cool kids come. It's a coffee house by day and a bar by night, with full lunch and dinner menus in between, all sorts of local art on the walls, and frequent live music. 142 N. Cortez St., Prescott; (928) 717-0009, ravencafe.com. Dinner main dishes, $9-$18. (Chris Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Wickenburg, about 90 minutes northwest of Phoenix, once was center of the dude-ranching universe, but now there are two dude ranches left. This one, opened in the '40s, is the modest mom-and-pop option, with 12 rooms, three suites and two family houses; a pool; about 50 horses, and access to about 20,000 acres. Open November through April. 2801 W. Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg; (928) 684-2690; http://www.flyingeranch.com. Rates $308-$392 per night (for two people). Includes three family-style meals daily. Trail rides extra. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
This prosperous ranch dates to the '40s too, but about 30 years ago, somebody decided to build a golf course and go upscale. Guests at this 79-room retreat divide time between riding (about 100 horses) and golfing (18 holes) ¿ and for dinner, men wear jackets or vests. Open early October through mid-April. 1551 S. Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg; (800) 684-5030, http://www.ranchodeloscaballeros.com. Rooms for two, $415-$635, meals included, depending on room and season, plus 15% service (in lieu of tipping) and tax. Trail rides are extra. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Need road food? This burger joint has it. There's nothing more than $5, with a $2.75 root-beer float if the kids are good. 1151 W. Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg; (928) 684-9056; no website. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
This busy Mexican spot in downtown Wickenburg is big with locals. The menu tops out at $16 (surf and turf fajitas). 57 N. Valentine St., Wickenburg; (928) 684-5777. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
In 1970, when architect Paolo Soleri began constructing Arcosanti in the desert 65 miles north of Phoenix, he envisioned the "arcology" as a solution to urban sprawl — a new kind of urbanism that melded architecture and ecology. The site offers a fascinating look at alternative architecture as well as beautiful views across desert plateaus. It's windy at Arcosanti, and good thing, as development is partly financed by the sale of hand-cast ceramic and bronze bells. Swing by for an hour-long tour or a lunch at the tasty Arcosanti Café buffet. 13555 South Cross L Road¿, Mayer;¿ (928) 632-7135, http://www.arcosanti.org. Daily tours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Megan Kimble)
This former mining town, 30 minutes north of Phoenix, is a great place to "cowboy up." Sure, the shops can be a little kitsch. But so was "Gunsmoke." (Maricopa County Parks)
Here's an old-fashioned roadside attraction, 30 minutes north of Phoenix, with cafe, bar, a big patio area and a reputation for serious pies (apple crumb, blackberry crumb, walnut brownie crunch¿). 35769 S. Old Black Canyon Highway (off Exit 242, Interstate 17), Rock Springs; (623) 374-5794. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
The Wigwam, a low-rise throwback, has sprawling grounds (440 acres), spacious rooms (331 casitas and suites), newish owners (who have spent several million on upgrades since 2009); and more than 90 years of history. To that add 54 holes of championship golf. Rooms for two usually $159-$399 in season, $99-$149 in summer. 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park; (623) 935-3811; http://www.wigwamresort.com. Daily resort fee $20. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
You may not be able to afford a night here during the winter, but you deserve a morning at least. This 720-room resort dates to the late 1920s, when Albert Chase McArthur, an Arizona-based disciple of
Frank Lloyd Wright, dreamed up this place and appropriated the master's "textile block" design scheme. At 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, there are 60- and 90-minute tours for $10 (free for hotel guests). Or come any day, self-park for free, and have a snack at one of the cafe's patio tables and wander a little. 400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix; (602) 955-6600; http://www.arizonabiltmore.com. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Yes, it's your basic chain hotel, but it stands near the convergence of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. Family friendly, with a big pool too. Rates range from $89 in summer to $249 a night. 4415 E. Paradise Village Parkway S., Phoenix; (602) 765-5800. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Outside, colorful murals. Inside: top-flight food. This restaurant is big with the power-lunch crowd. Try the azul filete — a $28 journey to nirvana. 2814 N. 16th St., Phoenix; (602) 636-0240. Dinner main dishes, $20-$28. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Anges Times)
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This red-brick restaurant is tiny, with a kitchen the size of a Mini Cooper, but the meals are big, greasy and tasty. Breakfast entrees $4 to $6.50. 801 N. 1st St., Phoenix; (602) 254-1074, http://www.mattsbigbreakfast.com. ()
For forward-looking dining, locals head to this family-owned restaurant in central Phoenix, for interesting takes on salmon, grouper, calamari and chops. 111. E. Camelback Road, Phoenix; (602) 200-8111, http://www.stfrancisaz.com. (Christo Downs)
Waits can reach three hours at the deep-dish haven downtown. Avoid the long lines with a Tuesday dinner or a late lunch. Most popular pizza: the margherita. 623 E. Adams St., Phoenix; (602) 258-8300; pizzeriabianco.com. Open Tuesdays-Saturdays. (John Hall)
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John Lennon used to compose "Imagine" is on display at this stunning yet off-the-radar museum. 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix; (480) 478-6000, themim.org. (Chris Erskine / Los Angeles Times)
The stylish, two-story museum has much to offer art lovers, with air-conditioned rooms adorned with works by
Pablo Picasso, Diego Rivera, Georgia O'Keeffe and Claude Monet. 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix; (602) 257-1222, http://www.phxart.org. (Bill Timmerman)
Joining a tour here is like walking into a high school history lesson on Native Americans, enhanced by some of the world's best visual aids. Colorful kastina (also called kachina) dolls, sand-cast silverware, hand-woven wedding shawls, water jugs and red-clay pottery line the glass cases. 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix; (602) 252-8840, http://www.heard.org. (Heard Museum)
Hike to the summit on Holbert Trail and you will be serenaded by red-tailed hawks, accompanied by curious jack rabbits and shaded by bushy small-leafed Palo Brea trees. Along the way, examine 600-year-old Hohokam pictographs etched into massive flat, black rocks. 10919 S. Central Ave., Phoenix; (602) 495-0222 or (602) 534-6324, http://www.phoenix.gov/PARKS/southmnt.html . (Larry D. Fellows)
Games in the Phoenix-based Cactus League begin March 2 and run through April 3; tickets.com, or
Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000. (Matt York / Associated Press)
Set amid breathtaking rock formations just north of Scottsdale, this is where Fred Flintstone would stay if he won the lottery. 34631 N. Tom Darlington Drive, Carefree; (888) 579-2631, http://www.theboulders.com. (Courtesy of the Boulders Resort)
This serene boutique resort on the edge of a mountain offers world-class amenities in a setting you'll never forget. 5700 McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley; (800) 245-2051, http://www.sanctuaryoncamelback.com. (Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain)
Call it Rat Pack redux. About seven years ago, this 1956 hotel was retooled to the tune of $80 million, and the result is a bold mid-centurion with a big, groovy pool. Standard rooms start at $259 in high season and drop to $99 in summer. 6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale; (480) 248-2000, http://www.hotelvalleyho.com. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times, xx)
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Just when you think the entire Phoenix area was built this morning, you stumble upon this bleached-out Old West hangout: food and music in a bunkhouse setting. 27375 N. Alma School Parkway, Scottsdale; (480) 585-9430, greasewoodflat.net. (Chris Erskine / Los Angeles Times)
Arizona reportedly has more golf courses than Scotland. Scottsdale is the hotbed. TPC Scottsdale, site of the
Phoenix Open, is the signature course. 17020 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale; (888) 400-4001, http://www.tpc.com/tpc-scottsdale. Pssst, also try Troon North Golf Club, 10320 E. Dynamite Blvd., Scottsdale; (480) 585-5300, http://www.troonnorthgolf.com. (Chris Erskine / Los Angeles Times)
Scottsdale is holding its inaugural Spring Training Festival, Feb. 25 and 26, featuring rare film clips, symposiums and autograph sessions with ex-players. http://www.springtrainingfestival.com.
Pictured: Peoria Sports Complex (Charlie Vascellaro)
Pictured: Peoria Sports Complex (Charlie Vascellaro)
This weekly event has been drawing big crowds for 30 years, from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday on Main Street, with a lively mix of eateries as well. http://www.scottsdalegalleries.com. (Chris Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
During high season (November-April), the two-hour tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and studio is a hefty $32. Offseason, the price drops to $24. 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale; (480) 627-5340, http://www.franklloydwright.org. (Chris Erskine / Los Angeles Times)
Camelback Mountain in Phoenix is one of the nation's great urban hiking experiences. Better for young families, though, is the Pinnacle Peak Trail, a 30-minute climb that can be done in flips-flops. 26802 N. 102nd Way, Scottsdale; (480) 312-0990, www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/Pinnacle. (Chris Erskine / Los Angeles Times)
These hills on the edge of Scottsdale make a brilliant spot for an early morning hike. Try the Gateway Loop Trail, which makes a 3.5-mile circle around a big hill. If you have less time or energy, there's the wheelchair-accessible Bajada Nature Trail, a flatter half-mile round-trip. Free. Gateway Trailhead and parking at 18333 N. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
This hilly, cactus-studded territory just east of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve includes 50 miles of trails for mountain bikes, hikers and horses. Entry fee, $6 per vehicle. 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.; (480) 471-0173, http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/mcdowell/. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Rent a bike or try a guided ride with the company's Gary Heald, but you'll run the risk of being outraced by a 73-year-old. (480) 945-2881, http://www.aoa-adventures.com. $40-$95 a day (Chris Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
White-water adrenaline junkies need not apply. But if you put a kayak or raft in the water south of Saguaro Lake, you'll be floating in the middle of a desert panorama that includes Red Mountain to the west and sometimes includes wild mustangs at water's edge. (But beware of high-density tuber traffic during spring break.) Through Scottsdale-based Arizona Outback Adventures (see above), guided half-day trips usually run $90 each (four people in a raft) to $125 each (two people in kayaks). (Chris Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Escape the spring training heat with a boat ride here, a mile from the bustling stretch of Mill Avenue. Kayaks and electric pontoons for rent. 72 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe; (480) 303-9803, boats4rent.com. (Arizona Office of Tourism)
These two modest restaurants serve the British equivalent of the calzone — one of the most original meals you will find. 960 W. University, Tempe; (480) 894-6261; 1941 W. Guadalupe Road, Mesa; (480) 838-3586. (Chris Erskine / Los Angeles Times)
The Mesa area's most distinctive lodging, with stables and trails that offer riding and hiking. Some cabins are on the banks of the Salt River, where kayaking is an option. Just upstream, Saguaro Lake stretches out from Stewart Mountain Dam, creating opportunities to fish, boat and water-ski. 13020 Bush Highway, Mesa; (480) 984-2194, http://www.SaguaroLakeRanch.com. Three-meal plan $150-$175 per adult, $30-$70 per child. (Saguaro Lake Ranch)
Packed with kid-friendly attractions: large model dinosaurs, rocks, gold panning and cellblocks from early prisons. 53 N. Macdonald, Mesa; (480) 644-2230, azmnh.org. (Arizona Museum of Natural History)
The Dodgers' Camelback Ranch spring training home lacks heart and history, but in Old Town Glendale you'll find a charming square full of shops, restaurants and trees brimming with migrating birds. (Arizona Office of Tourism)
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This German restaurant reportedly sells more German beer than anywhere else in Arizona. The little outdoor Biergarten is a perfect spot after a game at Camelback Ranch to drain a light Spaten or bock straight from the tap. 5739 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale; (623) 939-2480. http://www.hausmurphys.com. ()
Don't tell anybody, lest his groupies mob the lobby, but
Vin Scully stays at the Renaissance Inn in Glendale during spring training. 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd., Glendale; (623) 937-3700. (Renaissance Inn)
A few miles from Camelback Ranch, this big entertainment area in Glendale has the usual been-there, done-that chains. For something more real, check out Hell's Half Acre, near the west entrance. (623) 877-8447. (Westgate City Center)
Ft. Bowie National Historic Site, 116 miles east of Tucson, commemorates its 150th year in 2012. The trail off Apache Pass Road up to the visitor center is full of ruins, including the Butterfield Stage stop. The war between the U.S. Army and the Apaches escalated here during the Civil War, and years later, Geronimo surrendered here. (520) 847-250, http://www.nps.gov/fobo. (Chris Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Civil War battles were fought as far West as Picacho, about 45 miles north of Tucson. Each year, the battles of Picacho, Valverde and Glorieta Pass (the latter two in New Mexico) are re-enacted (March 10-11 this year, the 150th anniversary). If you didn't appreciate the hardships of the soldiers, you need only stand under an Arizona sun and then think about how you'd feel if you were wearing wool, as many soldiers did. $10 vehicle entrance fee for up to four people, (520) 466-3183, http://www.azstateparks.com/Parks/PIPE/index.html. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Only in Oracle, can you begin your day in a desert, wander through a rain forest and end up in a savanna, all in a giant greenhouse replica of Earth. Since the
University of Arizona took over operations in 2007, the 3.15-acre site has honed in on outreach and research, opening its doors to about 100,000 visitors a year and, in 2011, breaking ground on a $7-million Landscape Evolution Observatory. 32540 S. Biosphere Road, Oracle; (520) 838-6200, http://www.b2science.org. Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily; guided tours every 20 minutes, $20. (Megan Kimble)
Snow at Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley is so great because it's so fleeting. The lifts operate year-round, but it's for only a few precious weeks each year that a $37 lift ticket buys you a ride in the southern-most ski valley in North America. In summer, 110 degrees in Tucson can turn into a breezy 70 in the shade at Mt. Lemmon. Many hiking trails begin near the ski valley, including the popular Marshall Gulch trail. 10300 Ski Run Road, Mt. Lemmon; (520) 576-1321, http://www.skithelemmon.com. Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays-Mondays; call to confirm. (Megan Kimble)
Stringent light pollution laws keep city streets dim in Arizona, so wherever you are look up: Chances are you'll see a spectacular night sky. If that's not enough, head to the Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter to peer through the 32-inch Schulman Telescope. Adam Block, a
NASA-recognized astrophotographer, leads nightly tours year-round (weather permitting) at the largest dedicated public telescope in the Southwest. $60, group discounts available. For reservations, call¿(520) 626-8122 or go to skycenter.arizona.edu. (Adam Block / Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter)
Miraval, a luxurious adventure spa in the boulder- and saguaro-strewn foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, 25 miles north of Tucson, offers the usual massages, facials and Zumba dance classes, but you can also book a shamanic healing, experience a Shuniya sound ceremony or have a horse enhance your self-esteem. 5000 E. Via Estancia, Tucson (the spa is actually in Catalina, but the mailing address is Tucson); (800) 232-3969, http://www.miravalresorts.com. Doubles from $525 a night, including lodging, meals and $130-a-day allowance for a spa service or special activity. The three-hour Equine Experience is offered three times a week. (Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa)
The Congress, built in 1919 and restored in circa 1930s fashion, is a multipurpose destination in and of itself, equally popular with tourists and Tucsonans. The lobby is perhaps the Congress' most striking feature, with soaring walls colorfully adorned with Native American-inspired Southwest Deco glyphs.
311 E. Congress St.,Tucson; (800) 722-8848, http://www.hotelcongress.com. Moderately priced guest rooms, all on the second floor (no TVs). Doubles from $79. (Hotel Congress)
Club Congress has been called one of the top rock music venues in the country by Playboy and Entertainment magazines. It is inconspicuously behind the Congress lobby but visible and audible to passersby on the street, and it is the city's busiest live music spot. (Hotel Congress)
Lunch, dinner and drinks in the renovated Tucson train depot. 400 N. Toole Ave., Tucson; (520) 545-0577, http://www.maynardsmarkettucson.com. Entrees from $12 (pizzas). Other entrees $21-$26. (Maynards Market & Kitchen)
The Old Pueblo has the best Mexican food of any ciudad up north, and this one is near the top. 110 E. Pennington St., Tucson; (520) 622-6400, http://www.cafepocacosa tucson.com. (Cafe Poca Cosa)
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1702 has an array of microbrews, and the place is thick with University of Arizona Wildcats, so be nice and don't brag about USC's Rose Bowl victories. 1702 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson; (520) 325-1702, http://www.1702az.com. ()
Paved and graded paths loop through the diverse biotic communities of the lively Sonoran Desert. Neat stuff on Earth history and geology as well. (Arizona Office of Tourism)
Saguaro National Park and Tucson Mountain Park are adjacent; bring a bike, hiking shoes or both. (National Park Service)
A hot dog becomes Sonoran after it is bacon-wrapped, smothered in pinto beans and stuffed into a Mexican bolillo; toppings include tomatoes, onions, jalapeño sauce, mustard and mayo. Grab a dog for $2.49 and watch the people of Tucson roll in and out. 2480 N. Oracle Road, Tucson; (520) 882-8977. Open 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily, Fridays and Saturdays until midnight. (Megan Kimble)
Bookmans is a bazaar of used literature, media, collectibles and entertainment. Nestled behind a Walgreen's, the flagship store in Tucson (there are six locations in Arizona) looks deceptively cookie-cutter. But with a constantly rotating inventory — bring in old entertainment to receive credit for new-to-you books, magazines and music — and no computerized catalog search, no two visits to Bookmans are alike. 1930 E. Grant Road, Tucson; (520) 325-5767, bookmans.com. Open daily 9 a.m.-10 p.m. (Bookmans Entertainment Exchange)
El Tiradito ("The Outcast") earns its spot on the National Register of Historic Places with the distinction of being the nation's only shrine dedicated to a sinner — a man who died fighting for his married lover. Maybe that's why El Tiradito draws so many wistful souls to light a candle in front of its crumbling walls or to slip a scrap of paper into its adobe crevasses with a prayer or a manda (promise). (Megan Kimble)
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Take advantage of a visit to El Tiradito to walk around the colorful Barrio Viejo to see what old Tucson looked like before a downtown "revitalization" wiped out much of this historic Latino neighborhood, or pop next door to the landmark El Minuto Café, which has served Mexican fare since 1939. 420 S. Main Ave., Tucson; (520)791-4873. ()
In 1951, when Arizona artist Ted DeGrazia began building his studio in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains, he imagined it as an escape from the expanding city of Tucson. Today, Tucson has all but engulfed the 10-acre National Historic District, which makes the intricately adorned, squat adobe galleries of DeGrazia's imagination all the more transformative. Six permanent collections and rotating exhibitions display some of the 15,000 pieces of artwork DeGrazia left to the gallery. 6300 N. Swan Road, Tucson; (520) 299-9191, degrazia.org. Free; open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. (DeGrazia Foundation)
The Tohono O'odham — the sovereign nation of 24,000 people formally known as the Papago — live on four reservations in southern Arizona, but the San Xavier Mission, nine miles south of Tucson, is one of the few places on tribal lands open to tourists. Completed in 1797, the Mission is considered one of the finest examples of Spanish Colonial architecture in the Southwest. 1950 W. San Xavier Road, Tucson; (520) 294-2624. Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Free admission and tours every 45 minutes. (Megan Kimble)
Arizona's 40 wineries are spread throughout the state, but most growers are found on the high southern plateau, where hot days and cold nights make for the perfect wine-growing climate. The grapes are good — and the industry is new, which means the tastings are cheap, usually $5 for five wines (if you bring your own glass, it's only $3). If you're here in August, stop in the Elgin's Four Monkey Winery for its annual grape-stomping competition. arizonavinesandwines.com. (Megan Kimble)


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- Access to open APIs and open source components
- A list of applications made by OTN, including crowdsourcing tools
You can go to our project website to learn more about our project. For recent updates, you can follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. On the project website, you can also subscribe for our monthly newsletter.
Join OpenTransportNet
At the home page of the main central OTN Hub, you click "Register" in the upper right corner. You can register through your Facebook account, or through a standalone OTN account. Fill in your personal details, choose a password and indicate which City Hub you would like to use standard.If your local City Hub is not yet in the list, please choose the main central OTN Hub.
Would you like to join the OTN network? Register as a new user on the main central OTN Hub, and fill in the application form to express your interest. The OTN team will get in personal contact with you to discuss further details.
If you are interested in joining the OTN network, please fill in the application form and we will get in touch with you. You can already read our OTN quick start manual to have an overview of steps for setting up your own City Hub.
The customization parameters will be discussed in full detail, when we get in personal touch with you. To already give you an idea, you are able to implement your city branding, logo, colour scheme, pictures on the home page, intro text on the home page, text in specific menus, language, etc. If your language is not yet available on the OTN platform, then new translations will have to be imported with your help.
Contact OpenTransportNet
Do you need any advice from an expert? Open data, GIS and mobility experts are available for contact on the central OTN Hub, in the section "Business support".
Fill in the contact sheet on the platform, and an OTN representative will get in touch with you!
Managing your account
You can reset your password by choosing 'Forgot password' in the Register menu. Fill in your email address with which you registered. A new password will be send to your email account.
If you are signed in, you can manage your account details by clicking on your name or profile picture in the upper right corner. In this menu you can set your profile picture, and manage other user details. The preferred City Hub can be changed by this functionality, by pressing the last tab "Custom Fields".
You can choose your language in the upper right corner. This is still in beta-testing phase.
The supported file formats are geoJSON, WMS, KML, CSV, XLS and XLSX. GeoJSON, KML and WMS are directly stored in the Hub and available in the map compositions. These formats are a standard way of representing geographic data structures, and therefore need no processing. CSV, XLS and XLSX files have to meet certain restrictions in order to be stored in the Hub.
The required properties of these CSV, XLS and XLSX files are:
- Data must be preceded by column headers
- Data must contain geographical information, e.g. the coordinates of the described resources
- For excel files, the data have to be present in the first sheet of the file which has to be named 'sheet1'.
Navigate to the 'My Contributions' menu and select the 'Datasets' tab. This will bring up a form to fill in datasets details. You can choose to either upload a file, or to link from existing repositories. If you link files, then these files will be kept up-to-date with the original source. The required fields are Title, File/Link, Format and the Notes. These are necessary in order to create a proper metadata record of the dataset. If the dataset is successfully uploaded, a success message is displayed and a link to the dataset details page is provided.
A metadata record is stored for each uploaded or linked dataset in the back-end of the Hub. The metadata allows to discover and retrieve the datasets. The metadata standard used in OpenTransportNet is GeoDCAT-AP.
Map Compositions
Creating a map composition, or a data visualization, is provided by the "Explore Maps" button on the home page of the OTN Hub. By clicking on "Explore maps", the map composition tool opens with on the right hand side your city location in OpenStreetMap, and on the left hand side the main menu buttons:
This menu item displays a list of available map compositions filtered by the map extent (or location). You are also able to filter your compositions, by clicking "only mine".
This menu item manages the base layer and the added data layers(map content) by the user on the map. You can choose the base layer, either topographic or satellite. You are able to style the added data layers.
This menu item shows the list of available Hub layers (data sources) to be added on the map. You can also add an external data source(WMS, KML or GeoJSON) here. External data sources will not be saved on the OTN Hub for the further usage by other users, however they can be saved as a part of your composition.
This menu item saves the composition that you made. Fill in a name, abstract and decide whether or not you want to make it accessible to the public.
You can add data by clicking the "Add layers" button in the left side menu. A list of available layers will appear. The data is filtered by the extent of the location range in the map window, or by keyword. By clicking on the "MORE" button, advanced filtering options will appear. Hovering with a cursor over the map window highlights the data in the list of data layers in blue. You add the data to the map by clicking the "+" button. The content is displayed on the map, and the menu tab automatically changes from "Add layers" to "Manage and Style Layers".
You can delete a data layer in the menu "Manage and Style Layers". In the added map content, you click on one layer and more information will appear. The 'trash' icon removes the layer from the map.
You can select/deselect a data layer in the menu "Manage and Style Layers". In the added map content, there is the 'view' icon to hide or show added data layers.
You can style your data layers in the menu "Manage and Style Layers". You can see more information about the added layer by clicking on the name of the layer. There are different options to style a layer:
- You can change the opacity of the layer
- In the MORE section, there is a magnifier that stands for "zoom to layer'
- In the MORE section, you can change the name of the layer by clicking the icon with letter "A"
- In the MORE section, the toolkit icon stands for the visualization options. Depending on the type of data (point, line, polygon), the attributes of the graphical features can be changed (line width, line colour, fill colour, point icon).
- In the MORE section, the 'trash' icon removes the layer from the map.
You can style your data layers in the menu "Manage and Style Layers". In the MORE section, the toolkit icon stands for the visualization options
- Styling a point: there are two features to style a point, either through an icon or through a circle. A list of available icons appears, you can choose the icon, the icon colour and line colour. For a circle, you can also choose the colours, radius and line width.
- Styling a line: You can choose the line colour and line width.
- Styling a polygon: You can choose the fill-in colour, line colour and line width.
You can save your map composition by clicking on the "Save Composition" button. The name of the composition and the abstract of the composition should be filled in. To make a map composition available for all users, tick the "Make public" box. In the ADVANCED options, the keywords (suitable for searching the data) and extent of the map composition are defined. After clicking "SAVE", you will get a message that your composition has been successfully saved. Do not forget that you need to be signed in for saving compositions.
You can share your composition by clicking the "Map Composition" button. In the list of available compositions, you choose the "Share" icon to share the map composition through a link. This link can be easily shared via social networks or can be embedded into a web page (also possible within an iframe tag). The link leads back to the OTN platform showing the map composition.
Apps and Services
Apps and Services provides a space where developers can upload their apps and services related to the posted development challenges, components and/or plugins that make use of OTN datasets, map compositions, extensions to existing OTN tools and APIs. A details page is provided for each service or app, and a user is able to ask a question or to make a comment on how to get more information for the setup and use of the service or app provided.
To add a service or an app, you should be signed in. On the home page of the OTN Hub, click "Apps and Services", where there is a button to "Add Your Service" or "Add your App". A form will appear in which service or app fields have to be filled in order to publish it on the Hub.
Developer challenges
On the home page of the OTN Hub, click "Developer challenges". This section provides an overview of challenges per city hub. The challenges area is the place where individual users or city administrators can post development challenges, i.e. posting ideas based on certain dataset on the OTN Hub and request the development of services and/or applications that do not yet exist. Users, with the required skills, can respond to the challenge and be rewarded with a price(e.g. voucher, money prize). Development challenges can generate innovation by extending existing businesses or transforming ideas into new businesses.
Users can explore the already posted challenges and respond to one of them. By pressing the "Respond" button in the challenges view or in the details page of a challenge, a developer can contact the provider of the challenge. By responding to a developer challenge, a user can be rewarded with a prize.
Developer Tools
On the home page of the OTN Hub, click the "Developer tools" button. This section provides information to developers who want to reuse the data, OTN tools and APIs. This page also includes links to the project's GitHub page where the source code of components can be found.
My Contributions
On the home page of the OTN Hub, click the "My contributions" button. Here, you can manage your datasets, challenges, services and map compositions. Every page provides edit and delete rights to the relevant contributions.
The City Hub administrators have a privileged role that allows editing of all datasets, services, applications and challenges. City administrations can also manage datasets that belong to the city and which can be potentially harvested from the existing city data portal.


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Enrique Iglesias Gossip
Enrique Iglesias gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
Slumming on tour
Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias along with Wisin Y Yandel announced their summer tour yesterday. JLo called it "historic" which I guess is why she commemorated the occasion with her backup dancer Casper Smart. She held his hand upon arrival at the presser. And why not? You don't actually think she'd go on the road without him, do you? Please. Full Story
Still Skinny… Still Married
Despite rumours earlier this year that they had split, Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias are clearly still together and appear to be going strong. Used to abhor their public fondling sessions. Now, having seen everyone else's bare cooch one too many times, actually kinda miss the sight of them grinding off each other in bold daylight. Full Story
Still Employed…but starving?
Apparently Enrique Iglesias was joking when he said last week that he was divorced and single. Which is about as funny as his other jokes about having a small penis. Anyway, here's Anna, rumoured to still be his wife and therefore still employed, at the 22nd Sports Spectacular the other day, not that she could ever have been called a professional athlete, but even less so these days given her alarmingly little body. Full Story
Unemployed and Unattached
Well she's not a tennis player, has never in fact been one, and now she's no longer married to Enrique Iglesias – what will Anna do? On the eve of the release of his new album, Enrique has revealed that he and Anna are no longer together. Long rumoured to have been married, the two refused to confirm it when they were still a couple. Full Story
Cam Campaigns for Climate Care
Don't mean to preach but we are collectively killing our planet. However, it's not too late to turn it around. And Cameron Diaz and other celebrities are joining Al Gore to Save Our Selves (SOS) – The Campaign for a Climate in Crisis for a 24 hour concert on July 7, 2007 across 7 continents to raise awaress about our climate crisis and hopefully kickstart the movement to make a change. Full Story
Officially Mrs Iglesias?
Late 2004 - the rumours were persistent but never officially confirmed. In fact, the two have remained coy, admitting it at times, denying it at others, with their mouthpiece declining to seal it either way. But after a quiet 2 years of undercover loving, during which Anna has apparently developed an aversion to food, their marriage seems to be a public acknowledgement, with Page Six referring to Anna as Enrique's wife in a report yesterday about his $1 million fee to appear at some billionaire's Hanukkah celebration. Full Story
From Kym S: gaydar guesses
Its got to be B-lister ....Julio Iglesias...or maybe his son Enrique???? Thanks. Just a guess. Dear Kym, As far as I know, only straight blood runs between father and son and while it certainly wouldn't surprise me if Enrique's had a homo encounter now and again, he's definitely not the aggressive b-lister in question. Full Story


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Chestnut Hill may be many things, but one thing it's decidedly not is hip.
For many, this is the way it should be. The Hill's reputation is all cozy charm and colonial ambience. It's a jewel of a residential neighborhood with great public transportation access and one of the world's best urban parks. It's a shining suburb in the city.
The Hill's people might be stylish, but even the young here trend conservative, preferring prep to punk. This is a neighborhood of Lily Pulitzer and Lacoste, not Doc Martins and Levis. Men in Chestnut Hill wear their facial hair without irony.
Hipness would clearly come at the expense of some of those things for which the Hill is best known. Hip is not charming and it's not antique. It is new, not old. Hip is not historic.
Lately, though, there's been a whiff of hip to the Hill that could be a breath of fresh air for those of us who would like to at least see a little edge in the neighborhood. And it's not just because the Weavers Way Co-op opened on the 8400 block of the Avenue last year.
Last week, we featured the work of Brookes Britcher and his definitely-hip-for-the-Hill art collective, Chestnut Hill Artists Initiative. Britcher's group has brought a level of DIY can-do to the Avenue that it hasn't seen at a cultural level for some time. What it's done, too, is successfully brought attention to some members of the artistic community Chestnut Hill already had. Consider the works at the Chestnut Hill Gallery, the Nichols Berg and Carol Scwhartz Galleries, too.
The Hill also has in its pocket other arts initiatives both young and old. From the now two-year-old Chestnut Hill Book Festival to the Chestnut Hill Film Series, one of the best public cinema groups in the city for 37 years. Then, of course, there's the Woodmere Art Museum and The Stagecrafters Theater. There's art here if you look for it.
But that begs the question: How do the arts play to Chestnut Hill's reputation? Not known for art, Chestnut Hill artists and arts institutions face a bit of a challenge in getting arts events here to play across the city where there are far more intense pockets of people making and enjoying art.
What could Chestnut Hill do to double down on art? There are lots of opportunities. The Hill has a lot of really talented artists. It even has a few good venues (the above-mentioned galleries, Woodmere and Stagecrafters).
But we could always do better. A nice sound stage that could host rock and jazz bands would be great. A real art cinema would be terrific, too. More venues would be a magnet for culture and bring people out not only for the new, but the established galleries and institutions in town.
The hipsters might not fit in so easily on the Avenue, but we should definitely think about making room for them. There's more to making a vibrant Avenue than striking the right balance between retailers and restaurants. The Hill has culture to spare. With the right push, The Hill might become more hip than anyone thought possible.
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Derek Barton's session titled "Key Strategies for Branding and Positioning Your Club" was one of the best sessions I've ever attended in a club industry trade show, and it's not just because it included some funny commercials. I didn't even have to look at my watch once during the session.
Barton worked at Gold's Gym for 20 years before beginning his own advertising agency. Barton's most eye-catching slides (besides the commercials) included logos of famous brands in all industries. The brands and their logos were instantly recognizable.
Barton was recently hired by Joe Cirulli and Gainesville Health and Fitness Centers in Florida to improve its logo. (This was not the only mention at the show of Joe Cirulli and his success, by the way.) Barton took out what looked like a coffin or a bathtub in the logo and played up the word "Gainesville" for a better look. After a before-and-after viewing, Gainesville's new logo stood out better with other brands.
Barton says the industry is not doing its job to try to reach out to potential members through advertising. Barton showed a Budweiser yoga commercial in which two men in the class are enjoying watching the women in the class do their poses. The industry should produce a commercial like that, Barton says.
Barton's presentation focused on brand positioning. Like many seminars I've attended, Starbucks was praised for its brand. Recalling what Starbucks founder Howard Schultz said in an interview, Barton said that Starbucks is selling theater, not just coffee. Barton showed a photo he took of people standing in line at a Starbucks, not unlike the line I saw at the Starbucks around the corner from the trade show.
"Have you seen a line outside health clubs?" Barton asked.
Barton also showed some examples of improvements he made at Gold's Gyms, most of which had to do with putting the logo or old photos of the Gold's Gym at Venice Beach on bare walls of the club.
Finally, Barton's seven steps to successful branding are:
1. Know your direction.
2. Brands are like people (you either like them or you don't).
3. Keep your promises (FedEx delivers overnight; Domino's Pizza delivers in 30 minutes or less).
4. Define your brand's personality.
5. Be true to yourself.
6. Commit to the relationship.
7. Make sure you have the four P's: passion, personality, perception and persistence.


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Congress Chooses the Low Road. Again.
In 2009, congressional Democrats fashioned their health care legislation out of public view. That enabled them to avoid some public intra‐party spats; to hide maybe 60 percent of the cost of the legislation and otherwise game the Congressional Budget Office's scoring rules; to deny the public enough time to learn about how the legislation would work; and to cram the legislation through the Senate the day before Christmas. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's backroom negotiations are rightfully infamous.
Now comes word that, rather than follow the usual conference procedure that we all learned about as children, House and Senate Democrats will conduct informal negotiations — behind closed doors, all by themselves, with no C‑SPAN cameras — in the hope of crafting the bill that can command 218 votes in one chamber and 60 votes in the other.
Let me be clear that Democrats are not violating any rules of which I am aware. But one senses that the object here is not the sort of good government or open government that the Left claims to seek. Rather, the object is power. As my colleague Will Wilkinson writes, "They seem interested primarily in how a temporary majority can do more, faster, now." And a key tactic is to hide from the public as much of the process as possible.


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GREELEY (AP) A 12-year study into a piece of Americana led one Virginia resident to Greeley recently via a 1912 Sears catalog.
In the catalog, which was one of the chief ways of getting goods at the turn of the century, Sears Roebuck and Co. operated a thriving kit home business. Shoppers could flip the through pages of the hefty catalog to find their dream homes, and Sears would ship them out by rail.
One Greeley couple did just that.
In the black-and-white pages of the 1912 Sears Modern Homes catalog, Winfred Seniers words appeared as a testimonial beneath a photo of the nearly $2,200 home:
Gentlemen: The material is the best of any house in Greeley, which is a town of 19,000 population. I am so well pleased that if I were going to build another house, Sears Roebuck and Company would furnish the material. I saved at the best account $500. Yours respectfully, W.H. Senier.
Today, Senier, the reported grandson of an original Union Colony pioneer, is at rest in the Linn Grove Cemetery. He died Nov. 29, 1945, at age 73, according to the obituary in the Greeley Tribune. He came to Greeley from Georgia with his parents when he was 6. That would have been in 1878, nine years after the Union Colony utopian community was started by Nathan Meeker under the direction of Horace Greeley.
His obituary stated he ran a stock farm for 35 years on 5th Street Road in east Greeley, and he bred Shire horses, Tamworth hogs, and Airedale and Shepherd dogs. His wife, May, died in 1956.
The old photo shows a man in a hat and a woman sitting on the front porch of the home, with two dogs at their feet, and a horse at the side of the house.
These Sears kit houses were all over the country, but being able to verify a house is a Sears kit house, in my opinion, is pretty unique and fairly significant, said Betsy Kellums, historic preservation specialist with the city of Greeley.
The find, for Rosemary Thornton, 53, of Norfolk, Va., is a bonanza. She is the author of four books on Sears kit homes, and she has been researching them for 12 years.
I just want people in town to know they really do have something special there, Thornton said. Its also a chance to teach people a little piece of history.
The house is now in disrepair with a small business running out of it. The owners, based in Westminster, who purchased the home out of foreclosure in 1992, declined to comment for this story and preferred to keep its exact address secret for fear of vandalism or theft.
The company sold 70,000 kit homes across the country, but few shipped west of the Mississippi River, she said. Weld County records show the home was built or rather, as Thornton and that Sears catalog can attest assembled in 1910.
From the photo, and based on Thorntons research, Senier purchased the piece-together Avondale, one of Sears fancier models, with upgrades, such as stained-glass windows.
This house arrived at a depot in one box car containing 12,000 pieces. It came with every single thing needed to build it, from towel racks to roofing shingles to finishing nails and closet hooks (72 of them!), Thornton said. Sears estimated that a man of average abilities could have this house built in 90 days.
Most sizable towns in those days had kit home companies, Thornton said. But she said the first Sears homes were built in 1909.
For this to show up in 1912 catalogs tells me it was probably built in 1910 and 1911, Thornton said. My point is, this is one of the very first Sears homes. West of Mississippi, there just arent that many. You get toward Colorado, and theyre just scarce.
Shipping costs were expensive, she said, and kit home companies were popping up around the country. More kit homes today on the western half of the United States could come from a California company called Pacific Ready-Cut Homes.
Kit homes became more prevalent after World War I ended in 1918. The soldiers came back and there wasnt enough housing, and they were no longer inclined to marry and move back into their parents homes. Building materials costs skyrocketed. Ordering a ready-made home from Sears was faster and cheaper.
The Sears homes were of much hardier stock than builders would find today, Thornton said.
If you drive a nail in joists of old Sears homes, it will bend the nail, Thornton said.
Im hoping and praying this house will not end up being demolished because these were built with first-growth lumber out of virgin forests, Thornton said. Sears actually got lumber from the deep south like Louisiana, around the Gulf region, and used a lot of cypress and oaks and No. 1 southern yellow pine. This wood was harvested from forests where trees grew naturally, so they had a very dense wood that grew slowly in a natural environment.
Thornton said she has no other intentions regarding the Greeley kit home, which she recently found after a year of steady inquiry. She just wants people to know about it in hopes of keeping it from the wrecking ball, if indeed that is ever in the homes future.
Just outside of city limits, the home falls out of the city of Greeleys purview, Kellums said.
Its maybe a forgotten part of Americana, Kellums said of the home. Obviously catalogs were a big thing in American history for a long time.


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Shaping a Bust with Short-Rows
The other day I was knitting the front to a cardigan sweater and I decided to add some short-rows to the bust area. I've done this so many times, now, that I know exactly where to place them (making adjustments for gauge, of course) and how to work them. I was so happy with myself when I realized this, that I took a moment to congratulate myself. I think I've mastered short-rows!
I've said before that the short-row knitting technique is something that will help you make your sweaters fit, and I'll say it again. In fact, I just did! If you've never done short-row bust shaping before, or if you want to improve your skills, here's some great information for you.
Shaping the Bust
Short-rows can be used to mimic the action of horizontal darts in sewing, creating a shape that more closely fits the human bust. Though knitted fabric has plenty of inherent stretch, short-row shaping can help prevent cardigans from gaping and sweater hems from riding up by adding length where it's needed—over the curve of the bust—while keeping the selvedges the same length.
Measuring Bust Ease
Try this dressmaker's trick to measure needed bust ease:
If you want to try adding short-row bust shaping to a sweater, first get an idea of how much shaping you'll need.
A and B cups probably don't need short-row bust shaping added to most garments; if your bust is larger than that, measure yourself to determine the length of the required bust ease in inches (see Measuring Bust Ease, at right).
Multiply the number of additional inches you need by the number of rows per inch and round to the nearest even number. This is the number of short-rows you'll need to work.
Plan to have the "peak" of the short-row pouch, or the shortest pair of short-rows, fall at the bust point (if you're not exactly sure where your bust point and a particular sweater meet, start your short-rows one to two inches before the beginning of the armhole shaping).
The longest short-rows for bust shaping should end at least one inch from the selvedges, and the shortest short-rows should be at least two inches wider than the distance between the bust points to prevent an overly peaky look.
— Erica Patberg, from knit.wear, Spring 2012
When I was first interested in learning about short-rows, I started with swatches so I could work the technique without worrying about messing up a garment. I knit just a bust section of a pullover sweater, sort of like the oval section of the illustration above left, working short rows at different intervals to see how the shaping would change. I highly recommend this swatching method to get yourself comfortable with the knitting technique. It's fun and a wonderful learning experience.
|Nancie M. Wiseman's Over-Under Hat
Then, move on to a small short-row project like a hat or scarf so you can practice the technique some more. A project like Nancie M. Wiseman's Over-Under Hat from her new Knitting Daily Workshop, Short-Row Knitting is a good project to start with. It's a simple, garter-stitch hat that's knit sideways, using sets of short-rows to build the circumference of the hat. It's easy and really fun to knit.
I highly recommend Short-Row Knitting if you want to learn all about short-rows—there's so much more that short-rows can do, from neck shaping to shoulder shaping to building sleeve caps. Get yours today!
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I have these two problems I need to do for a class and am having the hardest time figuring out where to start on them.
1. Write a program that prompts the user to enter a month and year. and displays the number of days in the month. For example, if the user entered month 2 and year 2000, the program should display that of February 2000 has 29 days. (it also talks about remembering about Leap Year.)
2. An ISBN consists of 10 digits d1d2d3d4d5d6d7d8d9d10. The last digit is a checksum, which is calculated from the other nine digits using the following formula:
(d1 X 1 + d2 X 2 + d3 X 3 + d4 X 4 + d5 X 5 + d6 X 6 + d7 X 7 + d8 X 8 + d9 X 9) % 11
If the checksum is 10, the last digit is denoted X according to the ISBN convention. Write a program that prompts the user to enter the first 9 digits and displays the 10-digit ISBN (including leading zeros) Your program should red the input as an integer.
I started a bit of number one, but have no idea where to even begin with 2. Help!


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The X3 is a midsize luxury SUV that offers comfort, versatility, and capability for those who do more mall-crawling than serious off-roading. Whether you use it for commuting, hauling cargo, or lengthy road trips, the 2014 BMW X3's size and packaging lend to its ability to do many jobs well.
Two engine choices are offered, including a turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 producing 240 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, and BMW's turbocharged 3.0-liter I-6 producing 300 hp and 300 lb-ft. Both are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with a standard start-stop function. With the turbocharged four-cylinder, the 2014 BMW X3 is EPA rated at 21/28 mpg city/highway, while turbo-six models are rated at 19/26 mpg. The X3 is offered exclusively in all-wheel drive, which aids in handling and all-weather capability.
We like the driving experience provided by the X3, and thoroughly enjoyed putting more than 35,000 miles on a long-term X3 xDrive28i
with the previously offered naturally aspirated six-cylinder engine. That vehicle gave us little trouble while providing behind-the-wheel enjoyment in the year we had it, as we said in our long-term verdict, "The X3 remained fun to drive throughout its entire stay — as fun as a small SUV can be, at least….The Sport and Sport+ settings made appreciable differences in ride quality and handling behavior, but the X3's competency in its normal mode made these options seem superfluous." Choose the xDrive35i, and you also get surprising acceleration for an SUV. We clocked an X3 with the turbo-six at 5.6 seconds to hit 60 mph from a standstill.
Inside, you'll find a conservatively styled but attractive cabin design with standard faux-leather upholstery and available genuine Nevada leather. A number of different trim materials are offered, including brushed aluminum, Fineline Sienna wood, and Fineline Wave wood trim. BMW's iDrive system with navigation, USB port, Bluetooth connectivity, and 8.8-inch display is standard, as is a 40/20/40 split folding rear seat.
The BMW X3 was awarded a Top Safety Pick by IIHS, earning scores of Good in every category. NHTSA has not yet rated the 2014 BMW X3.
The X3 receives an updated version of iDrive for 2014, which includes a revised dial controller and new touchpad. Features like an auto-dimming rearview mirror, 40/20/40 split folding rear seat, and ambient lighting are included as standard equipment.
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