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D5 [205] SE 5dr AWD
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Vehicle Description
WE HAVE ANOTHER FINE EXAMPLE OF SUV VOLVO XC60 IN METALLIC GREY PAINT WITH CONTRASTING PART LEATHER GREY AND BLACK INTERIOR. ONLY 1 OWNER FROM NEW & REALLY WELL LOOKED AFTER. THE CAR COMES WITH 2KEYS, FULL-SERVICE HISTORY AND 12 MONTHS MOT. THE CAR IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION & LOOKS AND DRIVES SUPERB. FULL SERVICE AND TIMING BLET DONE ON 107K MILES IN 09/18. The car is fitted with multi-function steering wheel, Grey metallic colour paint with colour coded bumpers and colour coded door mirrors, Folding rear seats with 3x rear headrests, Rear wash and wipe, Black and Grey part leather and part cloth seats, Radio and Cd player with AUX/USB/iPOD/BLUETOOTH Connectivity, Electric sunroof, 17 inch alloy wheels, Cruise Control, Front and rear Electric windows with childing locking windows at rear. Electric folding door mirrors, A/C (Air Conditioning) Climate Control, Power Steering, Rear Park assist ( parking sensors) Front and rear arm rests with cup holders, Full Airbags, 5x Seat Belts, ISOFIX for rear Seats, ABS (anti-locking braking system) Remote locks with 2 remote locking keys, Alarm, Immobiliser, 6 Speed Manual gearbox, Locking wheel nuts and key, spare wheel and tool kit in boot, 12v power socket outlet, Spoiler and Roof rails, 3 months warranty, Next MOT due 26/09/2018, Last serviced on 06/09/2017 at 107,908 miles, Full service history, Excellent bodywork, Black Part leather interior - Excellent Condition, Tyre condition Excellent, Four wheel-drive, 5 seats, Metallic GRE, 1 owner, Upgrades - FAMILY RUN DEALER TRADING 20 YEARS, FREE 3 MONTH WARRANTY WITH UPGRADES AVAILABLE, FREE 1 YEAR AA MEMBERSHIP, 50 POINT INDEPENDENT INSPECTION PASSED, LOW RATE FINANCE AVAILABLE, ANY INSPECTIONS WELCOME, MORE CARS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE, HPI CLEARED, Metallic Paint, Power Child Locks (Rear Doors), Standard Features - 17in Segin Alloy Wheels (Silver Stone) - 235/65 R17 V Tyres with Locking Wheel Nuts, Anti-Theft Alarm, Volume Sensor and Level Sensor, Bluetooth Handsfree System, Cruise Control, ECC (Electronic Climate Control) with AQS (Air Quality System), Front and Rear Auto Open/Close Power Windows, High Performance Audio System - 1x Radio/CD, USB/Aux Input, Hill Descent Control, IDIS (Intelligent Driver Information System), Rain Sensor - Automatic Windscreen Wiper Activation, Rear Park Assist, Tinted Windscreen, WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System), £7,000 ovno
Vehicle Specification
- Alloy Wheels
- Colour Coded Bumpers
- Colour Coded Mirrors
- Rear Wash Wipe
- Roof Rails
- Spoiler
- Air Conditioning
- Alarm
- Immobiliser
- Computer
- Central Locking
- Central Locking - Remote
- Climate Control
- Cruise Control
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Full Airbags
- Electric Mirrors
- Electric Sunroof
- Electric Windows
- Heated Front Screen
- Lumbar Support
- Park Distance Control
- Power Assisted Steering
- Rear Head Rests
- Remote Key Locking
- Sports Seats
- Sunroof
- Radio
- Radio CD
- CD Player
- CD Multiplayer
- Full Service History
- 12 Months MOT
- Service History
- 1 Owner from New
- Motorway Miles
- Leather upholstery
- Any Inspection Welcome
- Warranty
- Click Website for all stock
- High level brake light
- 17" Alloys
- Bluetooth
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Financial Disclosure
Winchester Car Sales is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. (659963) Finance Subject to status. Other offers may be available but cannot be used in conjunction with this offer. We work with a number of carefully selected credit providers who may be able to offer you finance for your purchase. Winchester Car Sales - 251 Southey Green Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 7QB. Companies House Number:. FCA number: 659963.
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Technical Specification
- Top Speed: 130mph
- Acceleration: 8.5seconds
- Engine Power: 205bhp
- Engine Torque: 310lbs/ft
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Economy: 42.8mpg
- Driven Wheels:
- Engine: 2400
- Transmission: Manual
- Combined 42.8mpg
- Urban 31.7mpg
- Extra
- Height: 1713mm
- Width: 2120mm
- Seats: 5
- Length: 4627mm
- Doors: 5
- Braked: 1800kg
- Unbraked: 750kg
- Min Kerb Weight: 1833kg
- Insurance Group 15
- 6 Months £129.25
- 12 Months £235
- NCAP Overall N
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Voted the most walkable city in the Pacific Northwest by The Daily Green, it's no surprise that green auto loans are an important part of Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union's green loan portfolio.
Although the $569 million asset credit union also offers green home equity loans and first mortgages, its $5 million green auto loan portfolio is the largest segment of its eco-friendly loan offerings.
To qualify for a 0.25% loan rate discount, borrowers must purchase a hybrid electric vehicle or one that averages at least 25 miles per gallon in the city. The average size of its green car loans is $13,500.
To gain access to auto buyers who value energy savings, Seattle Metropolitan partnered with a local energy company and an electric car dealership. Both companies refer their customers to the credit union for financing.
The credit union also installed an electric vehicle charging station at its main branch in downtown Seattle that members can use for free. Seattle Metropolitan uses in-branch signage, its member newsletter, and its website to spread the word about its green loans.
Credit quality on these loans has been excellent. "The average FICO score for our overall auto portfolio is about 705, while our green loans are at 750," says Lee Pierce, the credit union's assistant vice president of consumer lending.
"We believe it's our obligation to give back to the community where we do business," Pierce says, "and we felt this program would encourage our members to be good stewards of the environment."
Best practices
Pierce says it's important to specify what types of improvements or purchases qualify as "green" so loan officers don't have to do that on a case-by-case basis.
Other best practices green lenders and Filene suggest:
► Find a partner. Although only one-third of Filene's survey respondents say they work with a partner, doing so helps spread the word about the credit union's green offerings, Hall says.
Just be careful to "align yourself with high-quality partners," he advises.
► Determine the best way to label your program. " 'Green' has become a highly polarized word," Hall cautions. "Understand whether your members are more likely to value energy savings as a way to protect the environment or to save money, and promote your program accordingly."
► Piggyback when possible. Government-sponsored programs typically support interest-rate buy-downs or tax incentives.
An uptick in these programs tends to drive consumer interest in green loans.
► AssureSign
► Account for program cycles. Consumer interest can ebb and flow based on the availability of government incentives and the state of the economy.
Be ready to ramp up and down accordingly. Also recognize that it can take months for consumers to learn about and respond to green lending offers.
► Ensure multilevel compliance. If your program is linked to a government subsidy, you'll need to ensure compliance with both the program and regulations covering credit unions.
This could include the language you're allowed to use in marketing materials, ensuring that contractors understand which products allow their customers to reap program benefits, and the verification of installation (which often is handled by a program partner).
► Focus on education. You'll need to educate members, your partners, and the general public about program elements and benefits.
Also, involve staff in your credit union's green initiatives.
"I'd love all of our employees to have energy assessments of their homes," Cardwell says. "Once you understand the value of energy-efficient choices, you're our best advocate."

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As Tony Blair executed the nearest thing he has ever come to a "night of the long knives", Labour MPs were pondering a couple of key questions.
Or is it, as former minister Frank Dobson has suggested, simply rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic when what is needed is a new man at the helm?
The prime minister has acted swiftly, almost brutally, in an attempt to both switch attention away from the damaging local election results - which it may well succeed in doing - while also suggesting he is recasting a government that still has plenty to do, with him firmly at its head.
To that extent, it was being seen by some as a suggestion that he has no plans to go anywhere soon.
Critics, on the other hand, claim his axe wielding is a sign of panic in a man beset by problems and who knows he is losing his authority and his grip on power.
It is certainly noticeable that Mr Blair has moved to place his most trusted loyalists in the most important cabinet posts - John Reid, Margaret Beckett and Hazel Blears forming a sort of Praetorian Guard around their emperor. Even John Prescott keeps his key cabinet fixer role.
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That is not to say Mr Blair has exiled Brownites, giving a number of them big jobs in what might be seen as the skeleton of the next, Brown-led cabinet, but that he has still formed a new top team of his most trusted friends.
His replacement, Margaret Beckett, is the safest possible pair of hands and a hugely experienced minister - the only woman leader the party has ever had, albeit only briefly after the death of John Smith, and now the first woman foreign secretary.
She even served in Jim Callaghan's last Labour government and has never shown the slightest sign of disloyalty to Tony Blair, who can rely on her absolutely.
Home Secretary Charles Clarke has paid the price for the foreign offenders row despite all the prime minister's recent protestations of support but, when offered other cabinet posts - even it is rumoured, foreign secretary - refused them to return instead to the backbenches.
He insists he will remain a loyal and supportive MP but the fact Mr Blair could not keep him on board will only add to the feeling he is losing his authority.
And Mr Clarke will certainly prove a significant figure on the backbenches and may yet play an important part in the ultimate resignation of the prime minister.
Twin titles
He had previously been suggested as a potential leadership contender himself and his sacking certainly does not rule that possibility out.
Deputy prime minister and party leader John Prescott, beset by stories over his affair with his secretary, may have kept his twin titles but he has lost all his departmental responsibilities.
That is largely because both Tony Blair and Gordon Brown see him as a crucial bridge between them and the best, possibly only man who can help a smooth transition of power between them.
But it is also to avoid a party election for the post of deputy Labour leader, which he also continues to hold, which could have provided a divisive and damaging contest.
Meanwhile, Education Secretary Ruth Kelly whose job came under concerted fire several months ago over the lack of controls on paedophiles, has also been replaced with trusted rising star Alan Johnson while she takes over Mr Prescott's old portfolio.
He will now have the formidable task of taking the prime minister's controversial education bill through its difficult parliamentary stages.
And Mr Blair has kept Patricia Hewitt as health secretary in defiance of union demands for her to be sacked.
But none of this answers the crucial question of whether this blood-letting will succeed in its main task of drawing a line under a terrible two weeks for the prime minister and head off any moves against him by his rebellious MPs.


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A simple circuit allowing reception of SAQ on 17.2kHz and other VLF stations
On Christmas Eve 2006 I wanted to try to copy the VLF morse code signals from SAQ at Grimeton in southern Sweden. These special commemorative CW transmissions happen every few months. This is a brief summary of this attempt. CW transmissions on VLF are rare today as most remaining VLF stations use data modes.
A breadboarded version
SAQ was built between 1922 and 1924. The 200kW transmitter was, and still is, unusual as it consists of an AC generator (alternator). The antenna
A tidier version of the breadboard on the left is shown on the right after it had been boxed.
The converter below was built to use with my FT817, but it will work with most SW receivers. The circuit consists of a low pass filter (see yellow choke at bottom) feeding into an SBL1 double balanced mixer connected "back to front" with the IF port as the main RF input, a 12MHz crystal local oscillator, a 2N2904 IF pre-amp feeding the output at 12.0172MHz (12MHz + 17.2kHz) into the FT817 in CW mode. Of course the choice of crystal depends on what is in the junk box. The converter will work reasonably well from a few kHz up to around 100kHz. The antenna was my usual random wire down the garden tuned against the central heating ground. You will see that I am not into grand PCBs - rats nests are more my style! It shows that a circuit can be thrown together quickly and got to work with fully acceptable results.
Just before 8am SAQ was RST559 with me whereas MSF on 60kHz was RST599+. Unidentified data signals around 20kHz were RST589. The initial signals were just "VVV de SAQ" but then followed a short message in CW which I copied. I sent them an e-mail report with an MP3 recording of the signals as I heard them and I have since received a nice QSL card from them which is now on the wall of my shack.
My circuit, far from optimised as it was designed and built in just 20 minutes, is shown below. This is shown for ideas only and you are probably able to do something much better with more care. Reception would have been possible without the IF preamp too.
For use on 136kHz or in the LF NDB band, reduce the values of the low pass filter values. See this link for an on-line LC LPF value calculator by WA4DSY.
The time lapse video on the left is by OK1VEN and shows him building the converter.
Another versionChris HB9DAO has been making some changes to the basic design with the aim of improving the large signal handling of the converter. His version is shown below.


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Indian Graves campground lies off Hwy. 532 at the southernmost end of Kananaskis Country, which K Country's first managing director, Ed Marshall, once compared to "darkest Africa" while chatting with me at some function or other. I disagreed, of course, though while it is true there are no official trails at this end (or much of anything, for that matter), there are plenty of unofficial trails that are well used by hikers, equestrians and anglers. Indian Graves campground provides the hub from which to explore a very beautiful part of Kananaskis Country that is rich in open country above treeline. Hailstone Butte, Pasque Mountain, Plateau Mountain, the Windy Peak Hills and Sentinel Peak are just a few of the really great hikes that come to mind.
The campground is expertly operated by Riny and Henk de Jonge and is by far our favourite place to vehicle camp in all of K Country.
Riny forwarded me the latest on what is happening at the campground these days:
Indian Graves Campground is located in South Kananaskis. With only 38 sites, the campground caters to families and outdoor enthusiasts who like a quiet camping experience, no parties. The campground is popular with hikers, fishermen and horsemen. Numerous undesignated trails start right from the campground, which is bordered by the Johnson Creek and Willow Creek. The Waterhole is the place to laze around on hot summer days. For parents and children there is never a dull moment in the grassy and treed Playground area.
The Lower Loop offers eight Creek sites, six sites around the Playground and six Equestrian sites with horse corrals. The Upper Loop has seventeen sites and an OHV access trail which connects with undesignated OHV trails South of highway 532. OHV use within the campground is not allowed. Indian Graves Campground has no day use area and is for registered guests only.
Over the past 10 years many upgrades took place. The creek banks were secured with boulders to prevent flooding, a playground for 5-12 year old children was added, outhouse pits were replaced by tanks, new water pumps were put in, bear proof garbage bins installed, a small concession building was added, more space between sites were created by taking some of them out, the existing OHV access trail was upgraded, a few pull throughs were added to facilitate larger units, gravel was added to the paths and sites and signage to and within the campground was updated.
The process is ongoing. Operators and province are currently working on the establishment of a separate equestrian loop, fully catered to horsemen's requirements, as well as the addition of a small shower unit at the concession site with recycling bins.
Information and reservation Indian Graves Campground: www.indiangraves.ca Phone: 403-995-5554.


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Skip to comments.Students cry foul over cell phone policy
Posted on 07/08/2006 9:00:35 AM PDT by www.saveourguns.org
FRAMINGHAM -- Fearing their wireless freedom may be in jeopardy, students at Framingham High School were fuming over a new school policy that allows administrators to seize cell phones and search their contents.
The policy, administrators say, is to improve security and stop the sale of drugs and stolen goods, but students said that the edict is an invasion of privacy.
"It's not anyone's business what is in students' cell phones," said Demitriy Kozlov, who will be a senior in September. "If they think someone's dealing a pound of coke or pot, then there is a reason to, but that doesn't happen here."
(Excerpt) Read more at metrowestdailynews.com ...
schools used to be all about education
Chances are good that a court will stop this, right?
It is an invasion of privacy to seize phones without a good reason.
Not to mention unconstitutional
Instead of going after the drug dealers(who are almost always known to both teacher and student alike) they use PC to make everyone miserable : )
Courts have consistently held that students on school property have a lowered expectation of privacy.
Well, the NEA and ATU sure put an end to THAT! : )
They're talking of banning cell phones at school (or at least in the classroom) altogether in some of our school districts. I can see why. The text messaging has brought cheating to a whole new dimension, and if the classrooms sound anything like the movie theatres with cell phone ringing and chatter, they should be banned.
But can they search a cell phone without a warrant, I wonder? That seems extreme.
My son carries a cell phone to school, not by choice but by necessity. He is in the marching band, and they practice nearly everyday. There are also no available payphones for him to contact me if practice gets over early or is going to run late.
It also has a GPS tracker, which I can go online and track his location should I need to.
Let's get rid of "administrators".
Students don't have the "rights" asserted here.
The distractions are unnecessary.
The phones should be OFF and in their bookbags during class time.
The relevant phrase of the Constitution being, of course:
''...nor be deprived of life, liberty or property, without due process of law; ...''
I should think that virtually any court would rule instantly that ''due process'' consists of rather more than some a&&wipe principal's diktat.
Minors have no "Right to Privacy" Not from a parents point of view.
Cel phones need to be "off" during school, if allowed at all.
This goes a bit far.
Given that this is Mass, I'd think that the school admins would be creative and flood the kid's cell phones with text messages about gay marriage, gay sex, global warming, etc.
Real simple, don't allow any cell phones on campus at any time.
When I was in school you couldn't make a phone call under any circumstances from school, they didn't even allow pay phones within the school.
Kids today seem to think that achool is aomw kind of a social event.
Cell phones should be turned off at school at all times. If they aren't they should be confiscated but do they really need to search them? OTOH, it says if there is a suspicion.
Not relevant. The school can already seize Suzy's purse and search it on a reasonable suspicion - the cell phone will almost certainly turn out to be no different. They can't simply steal Suzy's purse, but they can hold it and search it. Google up New Jersey v. T.L.O. for the relevant case law.
I should think that virtually any court would rule instantly that ''due process'' consists of rather more than some a&&wipe principal's diktat.
You'd be wrong. In loco parentis goes a long, long way in these cases.
Cell phones should not be allowed in the school building during class periods. Put a valet at the doors, and all phones are surrendered and tagged and shelved until the student leaves the building. If they need to make calls, they can go to the office and make a call on the school phone just like the rest of us did. It'd be a good job for the superintendent that isnt doing anything about education.
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Mama Esifiho, a 191-year-old woman from Nigeria, could be the oldest living person in the world. She was discovered recently, and her relative claims that he knows the secret of her long life. Check it out below.
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112-Year Old Yasutaro Koide from Japan was the oldest person in the world before this woman was discovered. He died in 2016.


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TAMHSC officially recommends the use of Mozilla Firefox for the CMS as well as all web browsing.
Microsoft Word contains unique formatting that places extra HTML code into the CMS. This extra code can cause problems with pages, delays in publishing and extra unneeded information within the CMS. A better option is to use WordPad/Notepad to remove formatting before placing into the CMS. You can copy and paste to WordPad/Notepad, then copy and paste from there into the CMS.
TAMHSC users should strive to strike a balance between sparse pages and lengthy pages. Make sure that you are concise with content but fill the page with useful information and pictures. If you have too much information to appear neatly in one page, you may consider establishing links to other pages with the given content. You may also choose to organize into a system of folders under the main page.
The size on the page is dependent upon the file size of your image. Some best practices regarding images are:
- Resize images before uploading! All images placed into Cascade Server should be resized in a photo editing program such as Adobe Photoshop or Windows Picture Viewer.
- Create separate files for images and PDFs; it will make finding these in the future much easier
- Images must be RGB in color format.
- When you generate PDFs for web use, always make sure you export to "smallest file size."
Follow these steps to upload multiple files:
- Select multiple files from your source (computer, network, removable disk, etc.). Hold down the shift key and right clicking to keep adding files from a particular folder.
- Once all are selected, right click on them and select Send To.
- Choose Compressed (Zipped) Folder.
Creating a separate Image folder is a great way to always know where your images are within the CMS in case you need to change them or use them in a different portion of the TAMHSC site.
Alternate text is a required attribute on all images to ensure that everyone has equal access to content on the internet, whether or not they have a disability. In Cascade Server, the alternate text field must be filled in before the TAMHSC users can continue. The text should be meaningful and relevant to the image it refers to.
Hyperlinks can direct web users to more information about a particular topic. This may be within the TAMHSC site or externally on another site. Make sure when designating words as a hyperlink that the phrase is short and meaningful for web users. A best practice for hyperlinks is to open them in the same window.
Cascade Server automatically checks to see if any broken links are on the page. If you want to double-check that your hyperlink is directed to the proper place on the web, consider publishing to the staging server, clicking on the link, and making sure you arrive at the desired destination.
A primary reason for a content management system is to establish a consistent look and feel for TAMHSC. Styles have been established by our institution to reflect the conservative nature of the healthcare industry and to keep consistency throughout our site. Many style options are available within the WYSIWYG editor that allow users to vary content and emphasize content while still keeping true to the style of the TAMHSC site.
+–I am worried about spelling and grammar since I'll be publishing to the world. How can I make sure the information I place into the CMS is accurate?
First, toggle Spell Check when editing to check the spelling of your entry. Secondly, workflows are in place within TAMHSC to ensure that all content is seen by at least three sets of eyes —the content providers, the approvers and the publishers.
+–I really messed up a page and clicked Submit, and I know the version will be saved. What should I do?
In this case, a best practice is to contact your approver and/or webmaster and ask them to reject the page and send it back to you for further correction.
Each component webmaster provides ongoing support for all content-related items. Please feel free to contact your component webmaster or Web Services at firstname.lastname@example.com.
A noteworthy feature of the CMS is integration with the TAMHSC Active Directory system. You can use your email username and password to access the CMS. For example, if your email address is email@example.com, your username would be jsmith and your password is your Active Directory password. If you have Login issues, please contact IT Support Services by emailing email@example.com or call 800.799.7HSC (7472).


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I am working on a project where it is necessary personalize the content of the report based on the user logged. I am using BIRT for developing and BIRT viewer for showing the reports.
I looked into some tutorials and seems possible to achieve what I need.
First, I follow this one https://sites.google.com/site/dynami...iewer-security. I managed to get the username, as a variable/parameter into birt, but bad news is that i am getting the login page when running birt viewer from pentaho plattform. I can pentaho in my browser as trusted site to avoid such behaviour, but i would prefer not.
I thought about a workaround. Instead of getting the user from BIRT, let's pass the user as a parameter when launching birt viewer. I went into the plugin.xml file and I included a parameter called "pentahousername". In this parameter, I am trying to assign the authenticated user, so when developing birt I can declare a parameter with the same name and play with it.
In the code below, I am trying to get the userid, using "principalName", as I am doing with Xactions, but the parameter in birt is showing {principalName}. My questions are:
does my workaround make any sense? if yes, what is the enviroment variable to pass to my parameter? should be principalName as I am using?


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Lincolnshire Record Office was established in 1948 and brought together records collected by the Lindsey, Kesteven and Holland County Councils and the Lincoln Diocesan Records Office.
The Archive was originally known as the Lincolnshire Archives Committee.
It is now part of the County Council's Economy and Culture department, and is based in offices in St Rumbold Street, Lincoln.
The resources held by the Archive include documents, manuscripts, maps and photographs.
Whether you are researching the history of a house, tracing your family history, conducting research for a school, college, or university assignment, or studying the history of your local area, you will find the documents held of use.
The knowledgeable and helpful staff are always on hand to help should you have any questions or require assistance.
Lincolnshire Archives
St Rumbold Street
Telephone Number:
01522 782040
Fax Number:
01522 530047
For information regarding their collections, please visit their Home Page and their Collections page. Their family history resources include:
Other resources held by the Archive include:
Directions and Opening Hours can be found by going to the appropriate sections of their Visiting Information webpage.
Lincolnshire Record Office provides a free car park behind the building for visitor's use. The entrance is from Rosemary Lane which is to the east of the archive. It is controlled by an automated barrier, which automatically lifts when a vehicle enters, so drivers will have to gain the exit code from Reception.
If assistance is required, an intercom is provided on the Car Park keypad. If this car park is full, or you wish to park elsewhere, there are pay and display car parks in St Rumbold Street.
If you need to consult original documents, it is recommended to book these resources before visiting to avoid disappointment and to save time when you arrive. You are able to pre-order up to six documents. Please note you are only able to utilise this service if you are a current reader - new readers can check a document's availability, but cannot book online.
If you wish to examine a map or consult resources on microfilm or microfiche, booking in advance is essential. You are also required to book a study table or study booth in advance if required.
It is also prudent to book in advance if you wish to use your own laptop as there are a limited number of electrical sockets.
When booking, you are asked to provide details of your name, full address, date and time you wish to reserve, and any special equipment you need to access such as a microfiche, computer, table etc.
You are allowed to take your own photographs of documents, but must purchase a photography permit before taking any photographs. Some documents cannot be photographed because they are fragile and easily damaged.
On payment of a small fee, you are able to take copies of information on microfilm or microfiche if you use the microfiche printer in the search room.
If you wish to use images for anything other than personal use, you must contact the Collections Access Team Leader.
Three computers with free internet access are available in Lincolnshire Record Office. You are able to reserve a time slot to use a computer when you visit.
The building is fully accessible to people using wheelchairs. Doors to both the building and searchroom are automatic, but staff will have to help you to access the searchroom because a security lock is in place. A lift provides access to the floors within the building, and they have disabled toilet facilities.
A hearing loop is in operation at reception.
You are able to utilise magnifying aids if required. Guide dogs are welcome in the Office.
Refreshments are available in the Archive.
If you are unable to visit in person, they provide a research service. For further information regarding any charges made for this service, please visit the Office's Archives fees and charges page.
Lincolnshire Archive is a member of the CARN (County Archive Research Network).
Please also view my page regarding North East Linconshire Archives.
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Near Gallinas Peak (8815′)
West of Corona, NM
We didn't wake up all that early, but did go into Amarillo for breakfast.
We stopped at a Texas Welcome Center that had an interesting building with iron cow sculptures outside. Texas seemed to have a number newly built rest stops along the highway.
After driving around quite a long time, breakfast wound up being a burrito from a gas station.
After looking at maps, we decided on camping at Red Cloud Campground in Cibola National Forest. We passed by the campground which seemed adequate but not inspiring to check out the sights. We passed by several dispersed campsites, so we felt like we would be able to find other campsites further along.
The weather report indicated that there would probably be rain and/or thunderstorms later. The roads seemed like they would be fine even when really wet.
We found a wonderful campsite near the top of a peak. It seemed like a great choice. It had great views and we could continue along the route for a hike. We didn't mind that it was very exposed to the elements since the Fuso and Big Foot camper deal well with winds.
It was still plenty early enough for us to go on a hike. We just headed further up the same path from where we camped.
There were several fenced areas. One of them had an interesting water gathering/storage/water station set up.
There was a patch of lovely yellow flowers.
Great views, but turned around due to oncoming storm clouds.
A big thunderstorm came through. There was even hail at one point. It is so nice to be able to sit inside where it is nice and dry when the weather is really nasty outside.
It got really cold due to the altitude (over 8,000 ft) and the storm. The heater didn't want to turn on at first. It was warm enough inside for Jon to wait until after storm went through. Jon finally got it to go, but it required much poking from the outside. It was still sprinkling.
We tried to grill outside, but between the wind and problems with the grill, It wouldn't stay lit. So I cooked dinner inside tonight.
We still had a really nice sunset.
It rained overnight. The roads were fine in the morning. We didn't have any problems with mud.


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Written by Professional Academy Management and Leadership Tutor, Kathryn Knights
With the end of another year on the horizon it feels like a good time to round up some of the best efficiency hacks. These particular hacks will cost you no money – only your time. If you invest in them I guarantee they will help you to be more efficient than ever before.
The biggest mistake people make when trying to streamline their life is to buy into the latest piece of technology. Before you bring anything new into your life sort out what you have already. That might not sound as exciting as buying a new phone or downloading the latest app but it's the first step in creating more efficiency in your life.
Fewer things means less maintenance and fewer storage requirements – allowing you to focus on the more important aspects of your life. Sort through everything you own. Once you have created your 'throw' pile, decide which items from that pile can be recycled, donated to charity or sold on eBay.
This hack will feel painful to start with but by the time you finish you will feel liberated. You will also be a far more discerning shopper in the future because you will understand the effort required to get rid of things far outweighs the effort to buy them
Top tip: to avoid creating clutter in the future, rather than buying, consider borrowing or renting instead.
Now it's time to clear your digital clutter. Phones and laptops are full of distractions. Every time a notification appears we feel compelled to look at it and by doing so we're being stopped from doing the one task we set out to do.
The two most effective things you can do to increase your productivity are:
Firstly, clear up your social media feeds by unfollowing / hiding accounts that bring no value to you.
Secondly, turning off social media notifications – there is nothing urgent or important that will happen that can't wait until the end of the day. Even your email app notification can be switched off. Instead, get into the habit of looking at your emails two to three times per day for 30 minutes at a time when you are in a position to be able to answer them. Then log out and get on with your day.
When you ask most people how they are they give the same reply: 'yeah good thanks – busy'. Life isn't about being busy it's about being productive. There's no point rushing around being busy if everything you're doing brings little or no value.
Have you ever taken a serious chunk of time to think about what you spend your time on and whether what you do complements your fundamental values? Your values are a central part of who you are. They are the things that you believe are important in the way you live your life. They could be family, health or freedom.
Your values can change throughout your life. For example, when you start your career money might be a priority. After you have a family, work-life balance might become your priority.
When faced with making decisions, it's useful to use your values to point you in the right direction. For example, if you value your family will accepting a job offer that requires you to work 70 hours a week be the right choice for you, even if the salary is tempting?
I ask all my coaching clients to carry out the following exercise as a way of re-setting themselves and finding clarity in their life.
Write down the times you have felt the most happy, proud and fulfilled. What drove you to feel that way? What were you doing? What other factors contributed to your positive feelings?
Look at your answers and start to define your top five values. You might find it easier to create a top 10 list first and then edit it down to five. Feel free to write your values in your own words and try to identify whether any of them can be grouped together underneath one heading.
Wait a few days and then take some time to re-affirm your values. Does your list still resonate with you? Do your values make you feel good about yourself?
When you are happy with your values display them somewhere where you will be reminded of them every day so you can use them as your life guide.
These three hacks create the foundations needed for productivity to thrive. Take the opportunity to invest in them now and you'll be in a great place when the clock rolls forward on New Year's Eve.
If you need further advice, get in touch via My Website or LinkedIn.
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Live Streaming Services
XSplit Gamecaster allows you to stream to a variety of live streaming services such as Twitch, Hitbox, YouTube Live, Ustream, Dailymotion, Niconico, Azubu, and also allows for custom RTMP streaming.
To choose a service, click on the button beside Live Streaming:
And you will see a list of supported live streaming services:
Each service will prompt you to enter your account information:
Once you have entered your account details, you can use the XSplit Gamecaster overlay to begin streaming. Please see the Accessing the XSplit Gamecaster Overlay section for more details.
Video Sharing Services
XSplit Gamecaster allows you to upload recordings directly to YouTube from within the software. Simply click on "Authorize to Upload Videos on Youtube":
And enter your YouTube credentials to authenticate your account:
Once you have authorized your account, you can use the Recordings Tab to manage your uploads to YouTube (see Recordings Tab section for more information).
Social Network Services
To allow XSplit Gamecaster to post on your desired social network, click on the "Authorize To Post On..." button of your desired social network:
And enter your username and password to authorize:
And you'll be able to share your live steam or YouTube link when you're inside the XSplit Gamecaster Overlay (see Share Button in Inside the XSplit Gamecaster Overlay).


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Item # RCF000PItem # RCF000P
It's a cinch.
The Race Face BSA 30mm Bottom Bracket was made to work with its new Cinch interface system.The Cinch system uses a 30mm spindle to provide an ultra stiff bottom bracket/crankset interface, but previously this would limit you to BB30/PF30 frames — Cinch doesn't have this limitation. These new BSA 30 bottom brackets allow you to fit your new Race Face Next SL crank with a 30mm spindle in a standard 68/73mm bottom bracket shell. Don't let your bottom bracket shell width keep you from experiencing 30mm spindles.
The Race Face Cinch BSA Threaded Bottom Bracket comes in the size 68/73 and on one color.
- For 30mm spindles
- For use in standard 68/73mm threaded BB shell
- Claimed weight 87g
View more Mountain Bottom Brackets
Reviews & Community
A cost effective BB but...
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
PROS: You cannot beat the price point of this Race Face BB. Super easy to install. CONS: The bearings become very contaminated/gritty even half a season in. They are just not designed with longevity in mind. I have replaced these three times in 2 years. I ride a Santa Cruz Hightower andI ride on average 1000 miles a year.
No complaints
It's a BB, works great with my Next SL crankset
Good BB
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
If you're running a race face crank, and you're bike is creaking, pretty good chance it's your BB. If you aren't looking to break the bank replacing it, this is your best bet.
Best of all, they're super easy to install with the right tools.
Crunchy RaceFace BB, replace it!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Good option if you're looking to smooth up an old RaceFace BB.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Does what a BB is supposed to...holds my crank set on.
Would this bb serve as a replacement/conversion for a carbon cannondale scalpel 2014 bb30?
Thank you.
Great so Far!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
The RaceFace Cinch 30mm bottom bracket does what it is supposed to do, just make sure you have the correct tool to install it (such as RaceFace's own tool or the Park Tool BBT-79). After that it is game on and enjoy your ride.
Wears out quick
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Came stock and worked fine initially. Less than a year in the bearings wore out and non drive side has seized up with the other getting close. I'd rather spend a bit more and get more longevity out of my bb.
threaded is the way to go.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
SPun this BB into place and have had no issues. I do re lube the bb often to keep things working like they should.
Birdie is better than Par
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Race Face has drastically improved the bearings in this bottom bracket. Sure they are a little stiff out of the box but loosen up after a few rides. Once broken in this bottom bracket offers a velvet smooth feel. Plus with this bottom bracket you can run any of the Cinch cranks from Race Face which are among the best cranks on the market. Make sure you install this properly or you will likely have issues with durability.
Deserved bad reputation
Cups weren't parallel, which caused tension on spindle, wearing out the bearings very quickly. Cranks wouldn't turn very freely, and the preload ring would just self-tighten as it rubbed on the bottom bracket every revolution. Love my Next SL cranks, but these bottom brackets have a bad reputation for good reason. Not a lot of options for a BSA thread, and the other ones out there are more expensive, but don't waste your time with this one.
Good bearings, creak free
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Thank god some companies are still using threaded bottom brackets. RaceFace made a brilliant standard with their cinch cranks, allowing a 30mm spindle to be used with a threaded BB. This BB is great, the bearing quality has definitely increased compared to raceface cranks of old. They feel a bit tight right out of the box, after 3-4 rides they break in and spin smooth.
Good value, chincy dust plate
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I'm a big fan of the turbine cranks and threaded bottom bracket--so I'm buying this for seamless installs. All has been working well with one exception--on install, on a couple occasions I've cracked the little plastic dust plate/washer thing that goes on the outside of the bearing ring to help keep dust/water out. Not sure if I'm clumsy or its just been bad luck--but be mindful of this when handling the washer or tapping the spindle through. Deducting a star for the hassle this has been for me--otherwise, another great product from the RaceFace folks.
will Aeffect Cinch Crank Arms fit with this even if its a 24mm spindle
picks up when you hammer down
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Raceface cranks? threaded BB shell on your frame? Yeah. This is the one you need.
30mm spindle on threaded frame? YES!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Why settle with GXP or Shimano 24mm spindles? Thank goodness that we can now use 30mm spindle cranks on threaded frames.
Silent crankin'
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I chose to put the Cinch bottom bracket on my Santa Cruz 5010. Loving it. Smooth, silent, and stiff. Give me a shout if you want to talk shop.
No Squeaks
This BB served me well last season. No squeaks or issues whatsoever, plus Raceface has a great offering of cranks for this one. Easy to install, although it does require a proprietary tool from raceface.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
The Cinch system really allows for one crank set to be used between different bottom bracket standards. For your threaded frames, this is the one you need. Quick and easy installation, bearings are quite tight and stiff out of the box, and will require a little break in. A great system.
Super smooth bearings
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
The bearings in this bottom bracket are really smooth. Surely I'm putting more power to the rear wheel. Easy to install with their cinch specific tool (not Shimano).


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INTERNAL CHANGE9:08 am
Scripture for today
Mark 7:20, 23 AMPC
And He said, What comes out of a man is what makes a man unclean and renders [him] unhallowed. 23 All these evil [purposes and desires] come from within, and they make the man unclean and render him unhallowed.
Your heart is the most powerful organ in your body, because out of it can come a whole lot of things and virtues. I have come to realize that anything I want to change in my life, I need to start the change from my heart.
Mary had a little pig and it was white as snow, That is when it had had a bath, as you of course might know. But Mary had an awful time to keep the piggy clean,For it was just the dirtiest pig that one has ever seen.
She'd wash him and she'd scrub him, till he would squirm and squeal,As if he wanted her to know it was an unfair deal. And then inside his green backyard he'd plan from morn to night, Unless he happened to sneak out and lose himself from sight.
And then when Mary found him he'd be blacker than ere before, So Mary'd get the soap again and scrub the pig some more. Poor Mary thought and wondered much what she could ever do. Until she figured out a plan, and this she carried through.
She took him to a doctor who put the pig to sleep, and then he Took his heart right out, but not of course to keep. And then he took a little lamb and took his heart out too And put it in the little pig before the piggy knew.
When little piggy did awake he had no more desire to wallow in the mud again or ever in the mire. And try as hard as ere he could he never understood,How such a pig as once he was could ever be so good.
We need to change our perception from our heart. We need to change our thought process and in the end we change our lives. God is calling us for a change of heart just like Mary. If you are eager for change, change the things you allow into your heart.
Prayer: Father, give me grace to change my heart.
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You can play along with Elvis Presley in GCEA tuning!
We'll try a nice little blues riff on the [C] and the [F]. Shuffle strum.
"A Mess Of Blues" is a song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman that was originally recorded by Elvis Presley for RCA Records in 1960, reaching number 32 in the US charts and number 2 in the UK charts.
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Coffee addicts listen up. We all agree that instagramming pretty lattes will always be a trend right? Why not practice in the comfort of your own home. If you're confident you probably can master the art on YouTube, but lets be honest.. they make it look so easy. The best way to perfect it is having a pro barista train you in person. Check out baristabarbar.co.uk.
After three jugs of milk and plenty of spills. Here's my frustrating but fun experience on the latte art course…
Where all the magic happens.
Luckily we were the only ones in the class so it was nice to have the whole place to ourselves. Gina was our trainer for the day and taught us the baby steps of making the perfect latte. The main technique is the speed and pour.
As you can see from the pictures it looks like a super fail. It's just one of those things you need to keep practicing until you can master it yourself. Maybe in time you can even learn to do a triple rosetta (that's a big fat no from me).
Latte Art Rosetta.
Latte Art Heart.
What Does The Latte Art Course Cover?
The course will provide you on how to properly grind the coffee beans and how to steam the milk. This is the most important step in creating the perfect latte art. For example; the steamed milk must produce enough microfoam otherwise you will just have a flat canvas to work on.
How Long Is The Course?
What I was pleased about is that this course has no time limit. Gina will let you keep practicing until you say to her that you are confident enough to take those skills home.
How Much Is The Course and Where Can I Book It?
The course is £85 and you would need to reserve through their website. The dates are shown on their page. At the end of the course you will get a certificate through post to say you've participated (something to frame eh).
Is The Course Worth It?
I would definitely recommend it to all coffee enthusiasts. Even if you don't like coffee (you won't be tasting the coffee you make anyway) this is a real fun experience and it's also something to wow your friends or family. Wouldn't you love to see your morning coffee like this? Okay maybe not too extravagant, but you get the picture. If you want to start your own cafe business or training to become a professional barista this course helps you get to that target.


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Fantasia Barrino Delivers Stunning Patti LaBelle Tribute at BET Honors 2016 (VIDEO)
Fantasia Barrino brought the house down at the BET Honors 2016 with her rendition of "You Are My Friend" by Patti LaBelle. Simply incredible!
Fantasia paid tribute to Patti who was being honored, along with Lee Daniels, L.A. Reid and others at the Warner Theater in Washington, DC.
Almost time… #BETHonors pic.twitter.com/D6usHksWdY
— Fantasia Barrino (@TasiasWord) March 14, 2016
What a performer! I'm shaking with chills like Fantasia on stage. Wow. She deliverdt.
Press play to watch the video below.
This is the reason why Fantasia won "American Idol" years ago. She leaves it all… everything… on the stage.
Lord have mercy!
Fantasia changed my life!!!


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Mosman Swans Newsletter
Post date: Feb 2, 2017 6:00:40 AM
Invitation to Season Launch 2017
2017 Season Launch
2nd February 2017
Welcome to 2017 Season
Dear Members & JV Partners,
Welcome to Season 2017!
To kick of the AFL New Year, we have organised a Season Launch / How to Play Day on Sunday February 12th from 10am until 1pm at the Village Green in Mosman (adjacent to the Council Building). There will be plenty of fun and information for parents, returning players and new players.
We are delighted to announce that the Sydney Swan young-guns, Dan Robinson and Callum Mills, are both attending. Dan and Callum both started their careers right here at the Mosman Swans and will be giving advice to young players and discussing their progression from junior footy to the big league. Sydney Swans Assistant Coach and former Port Adelaide superstar, Josh Francou, is also attending along with some other special guests.
Players – please wear your footy gear (no footy boots please). The visiting players and coaches will have plenty of time to sign your jumpers and join in the games that we have planned. Don't miss this opportunity to play footy and interact with some stars of the game in a local setting.
Bring along your friends, particularly those who are considering playing AFL. It's never too late to start! There will be plenty of Mosman Swans Committee members, Willoughby-Mosman Swans officials and team coaches on hand to answer any questions you might have on the day.
For now, I can tell you that the season proper starts on the first weekend in April. We are unlikely to have the exact draw until mid-March, but your Age Group Co-Ordinators will be in touch shortly to advise of training dates and times.
Please let me know if you have any other questions. Otherwise, I look forward to seeing you on the 12th!
Go Swans,
Glenn Morgan
Mosman Swans President
Did you know that we're on Facebook?
Make sure to like our page for photos and updates https://www.facebook.com/Mosman-Swans-166275443390863/
Financial Services Sponsor – Dixon Advisory
I would like to recognise another great supporter - Dixon Advisory who are celebrating their 30th year anniversary with a back to back win as Australia's "Best SMSF Advice House" in the Financial Review 2016 Smart Investor Blue Ribbon Awards.
Dixon Advisory are hosting a 1hour "Investing for your future" update for non clients in their North Sydney office on Thursday 6 October at 6pm, followed by drinks and nibbles.
Alex MacLachlan, US born and Wharton MBA graduate, and a member of Dixon Advisory's Investment Committee will cover a range of asset classes (and their view on the risks and opportunities) including the alternative investments between cash and equities.
These session is suitable for those looking to grow and preserve their life savings whether in an offset account or inside or outside of superannuation.
For further information or to register please see use the link below.
or contact Steve Netting tel: (02) 8662 9725.
Team-wear Apparel Partner – ISC
ISC join us this year as our Teamwear and off field apparel partner. ISC supply 5 AFL clubs including the Sydney Swans. We are delighted with the new Mosman Swans uniform which is now available to members.
Mosman Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre
The practice is well known to many of our members and has been established for over 40 years.
In addition to match day coverage, as part of the arrangement players will have available an "Injury Clinic" on Monday evenings in the Practice to have acute injuries assessed from the weekend prior. This will enable the triage of injuries, and have more urgent matters attended to quickly, thus resulting in less time lost from the field. These will be short consultations and still must be booked in advance.
Suite 21/599 Military Rd, Mosman
Contact Steve Davey or Martin Pettifer
Tel: (02) 9968 2666


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With one of the second-busiest ports in the world and a population of more than a half-million, Long Beach is one of the West Coast's most important cities. It's proximity to L.A. and San Diego is a mixed blessing - it's easy to get to but somewhat overlooked by many tourists. There's much to see and do here, however, and a prominent GLBT community that convenes each May for one of the country's largest Pride Festivals. Here's a photo tour of Long Beach, from gay bars to historic neighborhoods.
The Queen Mary
Launched in 1934 and tied up in Long Beach Harbor since it ended passenger service in 1967, the 12-deck, 1,000-foot Queen Mary is one of the city's most recognizable attractions. Today the sleek, Art Deco beauty is a working hotel - a fun, quirky place to stay that's appealing for a chance to experience the ship's grandeur. Accommodations and amenities at the Queen Mary, however, are understandably a bit dated. Even if you don't stay here, come by for a tour - several kinds are offered, including self-guided audio tours, as well as guided walks with different themes (the ship's role during World War II, ghosts and legends, behind-the-scenes, etc.).
The hotel has 314 staterooms, although decorated true to the period, they do contain such modern amenities as iPod docks, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Amenities include a full-service Queen Mary Spa, as well as several restaurants and ships. If there's a "must" among these, it's the classy Observation Bar, a swank Art Deco landmark with lovely sunset views, great cocktails, and a light food menu. There's also a kitschy shop called (go ahead and snicker) the Land of Fruits and Nuts, which is worth a stop for an authentic California date shake.
The Falcon
The story of the Falcon is one of those cautionary tales of what happens when an old-school dive bar that few but hard-core, day-long drinkers ever paid much attention to develops serious cachet among hipsters and poseurs. Longtime locals appear more divided on the Falcon's increasing popularity, some uneasy about the crowds. Other like that the Falcon draws a genuine mix of Long Beach revelers - gays, straights, alternative-music fans (there's a rockin' jukebox), and even a few suits after work. If you're a fan of Akbar up in Silver Lake, or Roosterfish in Venice, you'll likely feel right at home here.
Art Theatre
A classic example of the art deco era's Streamline Moderne style, the stunning restored Art Theatre is along funky East 4th Street "Retro Row", right beside the city's gay and lesbian community center. Opened originally as a silent-movie house, the theater has just one screen and shows a mix of art-house, classic, LGBT, and documentary movies. Adjacent to the theater are Art du Vin wine bar and the Portfolio Annex Coffee Bar, both of which tend to draw quite a few gays and lesbians. Recent restoration upgrades in 2008 vastly improved the audio and video, returned the interior to its original style, and added a replica of the 1934 marquee. There's a reason indie-movie lovers and history buffs from throughout metro Los Angeles flock to this place - it's truly one of the architectural gems of Southern California.
The Center
Next to the beautifully restored Art Theatre along the city's funky 4th Street "Retro Row," the Center acts as an LGBT community space and resource for greater Long Beach. The building is open weekdays 9 until 9 and hosts a range of health and social services, youth programs, meetings, and useful events. If you're new in the area or visiting for a while, it's definitely worth stopping by here. The center's website has links to many organizations as well as a calendar of GLBT-relevant events.
Hot Java Community Coffeehouse
There may not be a coffeehouse in California with a more loyal gay following than Hot Java an attractive cafe with plush couches, a fireplace, hardwood floors, and tall windows overlooking the city's main gay-bar strip, East Broadway, as well as leafy Bixby Park. Hot Java is just a 10-minute walk north of the beach, too, which is an excellent place to carry your iced latte, Italian soda, slice of cake, or dish of gelato. This GLBT favorite also stocks many of the area's free gay mags and papers.
Belmont Shore Beach
There isn't necessarily a clear gay section at any of the broad, sandy beaches in Long Beach, but the area of Belmont Shore beach across from the gay bar Club Ripples has the strongest GLBT following. This part of the beach adjoins a parking area with metered spots. Belmont Shore is popular for kite-flying, jogging, fishing off the pier (several blocks west of here), and biking or blading along a paved path that curves through the center of the beach. It's always a fun mix of people. Visible from the beach is the curious mix of ships that ply the waters of Long Beach, from enormous tankers to Navy craft to cruise ships.
Belmont Shore is on the east side of Long Beach, adjacent to a historic residential neighborhood of the same name that abounds with enchanting arts and crafts bungalows. A few blocks inland, East 2nd Street is lined with restaurants and shopping, and to the east, the Naples neighborhood is a series of tiny islands separated by canals that bears a resemblance to Venice Beach. The beach continues well west of the Belmont Shore neighborhood toward downtown - in fact, you can follow the paved jogging/blading path right into downtown.
Hamburger Mary's Gay Bar and Restaurant
The nearest gay bar in Long Beach to downtown, Hamburger Mary's is part of the much-loved, high-camp chain of burger joints with locations throughout the country (and the greatest number in California). The large patio is the best spot for lunch or dinner, while inside the bar serves up potent drinks, with specials throughout the week. Nightly themes include Club Lucky Wednesdays with go-go boys and drag shows, bottomless mimosa Sunday brunch, Friday's Boy Bar, and lesbian-focused Doll House Thursdays.
Of course, burgers are a major draw here, with the open-faced "sloppy Mary" a favorite among piggier patrons (it's smothered with chili as well as Jack and cheddar cheese). Fish tacos, chicken sandwiches, coconut-shrimp salads, and similarly hearty and fare round out the menu.
The Silver Fox
In a handsomely restored art deco building just off the quirky 4th Street Corridor and a bit northeast of the main gay bar district in Long Beach, the Silver Fox has been one of the city's nightlife mainstays for many years (it opened in 1981). It's not, despite the name, necessarily geared toward older men - age-wise, the crowd is very mixed. The attractive interior, friendly staff, huge video library (mostly comedy clips and music), and relatively compact dimensions make this a good spot to socialize, especially early in the evening, when it's most popular. Occasional go-go dancers, piano cabaret, and karaoke are among the better draws.
Retro Row
East 4th Street, roughly from Walnut Avenue to Junipero Avenue, has emerged in recent years as "Retro Row", a strip of boutiques and galleries specializing in art, housewares, furnishings, clothing, and assorted odds and ends. Pictured here are a couple of neighborhood favorites, Deja Vu (mid-century modern furnishings) and Xcape (old-school patio furniture, retro antiques, etc.). But you'll also find several restaurants (Lola's is a great choice for Mexican fare), the city's LGBT community center, and the stunning Art Theatre cinema. Cool neighborhood events include "Last Saturdays", a monthly evening festival that includes free art and entertainment.
Lola's Mexican Cuisine
A cheerful, casual Mexican restaurant across from the Long Beach GLBT Center and the handsome Art Theater along the hip 4th Street Retro Row, Lola's serves a mix of California-style and regional Mexican cuisine - everything from camarones al ajillo (shrimp with garlic sauce), carne asada, and mole verde, plus an excellent Birria Guadalajara (made with pork and veal, and served with frijoles charros). Save room for Lola's Tres Leches cake.
Blue Line Light Rail Stop
Downtown Long Beach is connected with downtown Los Angeles (with connections there to the Red Line) via the Blue Line Light Rail, which opened in 1990. The ride along this 22-mile line takes a little under an hour, which is generally much faster (and easier) than driving. Stops in downtown Long Beach include this one pictured here at 1st Street and Long Beach Boulevard, plus stops at Pacific Avenue Transit Mall (at West 1st St.) and at 4th and Pacific and 4th and Long Beach Boulevard.
Executive Suite
Executive Suite is the closest gay club in Long Beach to the 405 Freeway - it's about 3 miles east of downtown, and it operates with a different approach than other GLBT hangouts in the city: it's open only Thursday through Saturday, and each night is geared toward a different crowd (Latin on Thursdays, gay guys on Fridays, and lesbians on Saturdays). Of these events, the lesbian nights are highly popular, but all have their fans. For the most part, it's about dancing and clubbing here - there's a cover charge every night, and the crowd tends toward younger and from throughout the southern L.A. region and neighboring Orange County. The dance floor is upstairs and can feel a bit cramped. Downstairs is a bar with pool tables and a patio.
Mineshaft Tavern
Like many classic leather bars, the Mineshaft has steadily transitioned over time to more of a Levi's and T-shirts bar - it's still very much a butch guys' hangout, with a somewhat cruise-y vibe (at least late on weekend evenings), but this unpretentious neighborhood bar with a mock-Western facade is mostly just a laid-back spots for affordable drinks and shooting pool. Dim lighting and a rustic wood interior give the Mineshaft a bit more character than some of the other gay bars along the busy East Broadway gay nightlife strip.
Westin Long Beach
Among the several mid- and upscale hotels in downtown Long Beach, most of them clustered around the harbor and the city's convention center, the Westin Long Beach stands out for its spacious, contemporary, and nicely appointed rooms. Many of them have harbor views, and all are outfitted with classic Heavenly Beds and stylish bathrooms with double-headed massage showers. Amenities include The Grill restaurant (fine for hotel dining, but not a destination restaurant), a fitness center, and pool.
Sweetwater Saloon
One of the several greatest hits that make up the East Broadway gay bar strip near downtown Long Beach, Sweetwater Saloon is a pretty classic neighborhood bar - there aren't a lot of bells and whistles here, just a no-nonsense bar with an outgoing staff serving low-price booze to low-keyed gay guys (and a fair number of straights). There's a patio off the bar, a pool table, and a cool jukebox with a wide variety of tunes.
The Brit Bar
The Brit is one of several gay neighborhood bars along the East Broadway strip in Long Beach. There's not a whole lot to distinguish this one from some of the others along here - it's a relatively quiet spot with a largely local following. Amusements, beyond the stiff drinks (at low prices), include pool, darts, and a fun jukebox.
Club Ripples
Southern California has surprisingly few gay beach bars, especially with the demise a few years ago of the Boom Boom Room in Laguna Beach, but in the laid-back, underrated city of Long Beach - just 30 miles south of Los Angeles - you'll find one of the biggest and the best, Club Ripples. This two-story gay nightclub has been catering to the GLBT community since it opened in the early 1970s, just across the street from Belmont Shore's gay beach. Although the bar is an icon, it had seen a steady decline in patronage in recent years, prompting the owners to invite Tabatha Coffey of Bravo's Tabatha Takes Over to come and work her business-makeover and marketing magic in 2011.
The proximity of the beautiful surf and sand of the beachfront, as well as the bustling retail and dining scene just a couple of blocks inland along East Second Street, makes Club Ripples a particularly convenient and enjoyable place to socialize. You can stop in here to cruise the cute crowd and sip cocktails after lazing in the sand, or perhaps following dinner on East Second. Belmont Bay, it should be noted, is a popular municipal beach and is by no means a gay-exclusive stretch of sand, but especially on weekends, it enjoys an ardent gay and lesbian following - and it can be quite cruise-y, too (although be warned that police patrol the area heavily at night).
Club Ripples is a spacious club, and the crowd here fits the easy vibe you might expect of a California beach hangout - friendly, unpretentious, and well-tanned. The crowd is usually a mix of men and women (Fridays are usually more of a lesbian crowd), and there is a sizable Latino and African-American following, which fits with Long Beach's racially diverse population. On weekends, the under-30 set dominates, but everyone is quite welcome here. Watch for theme nights and parties catering especially to the Latin crowd, bears, and women, depending on the night. There's a good-size dance floor (with go-go dancers), and also a large, breezy patio.


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