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Keep the Pace
A pacer can make or break your next ultra
I had my work cut out for me when the runner, Eva, I paced at last summer's Western States 100-miler showed up ...
Illustration by Jeremy Duncan
I had my work cut out for me when the runner, Eva, I paced at last summer's Western States 100-miler showed up nearly an hour later than hoped at Mile 60, at Bath Road just before our planned rendezvous at Foresthill Aid Station.
"Therese! I knew you'd be here!" Eva chirped when she spotted me through the darkness at 9:30 p.m. Apparently she'd been sick, had taken a bad spill and hadn't eaten in hours. My job now was to help her through another 40 miles and a very long night.
Pacing isn't just a jolly jog. Pacers run alongside a racer for a section of an ultramarathon, usually in the second half, to keep the tiring runner safe and moving efficiently. A pacer is a mix of friend, motivator, shrink, coach, mother, nag and nurse. It's complex work to help along an otherwise friendly ultrarunner buddy who can morph into a needy, cranky creature. But the satisfaction you earn will make every step worthwhile.
Know the Course
If you can't pre-run the course to get acquainted with the terrain, distance between aid stations, river crossings and other obstacles, study topographic maps and trail guidebooks, talk to past finishers and review course descriptions. When approaching a slippery or difficult trail section, run ahead and scout out the best route. The course, as well as the runner's time goals, health and state of mind, dictate how hard you should push the pace.
Be familiar with the race's rules to avoid getting your runner disqualified. Know where on the course you are allowed to be with your runner, what you can do for them at aid stations and if "muling" (carrying his gear and food, which some races forbid) is permitted.


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WOCCU's international partnerships program grew in 2009 with the addition of two new partnerships: Guatemala/California & Nevada and Caja Yanga (Mexico)/Servus Credit Union (Alberta, Canada).
In spite of the economic downturn the partnerships program remained stable and performed at levels consistent with the past two years. The introduction of distance learning and webinars as a cost containment measure helped partners maintain contact and continue working together. The partnerships program gained new WOCCU supporters as now all 26 partnerships at least one partner providing direct support to program.
Partnerships activities and other events sponsored by the partnerships program were picked up by the media. Articles and stories on international partners and departmental programs periodically run in league newsletters, CUNA's News Now, Credit Union Times, and foreign local media, including mentions in Credit Union Magazine. The department was the source of 30 releases in trade media and local media in 2009. Twenty-one of those releases pertained to the international partners and seven others pertained to the Hispanic Marketing Immersion Program.
The International Partnerships program has updated the look of its webpage in 2009. The new WOCCU website allows the department to post up-to-date information on recent international volunteers and also post webinars which have been part of the new distance learning initiative in a few partnerships.
In addition to the Hispanic Marketing Immersion Program, the International Partnerships department also implemented three other technical internship programs. The technical internship program allows credit union staff and executives from another credit union movement outside the US to visit credit unions, leagues or corporates in the US to study specific areas of interest for one to two weeks. In 2009, WOCCU hosted the following programs: Costa Rica to Florida with four participants, Ecuador to Colorado with seven participants and Kenya to Tennessee with one participant.
Finally, the partnerships department had a dynamic year with the volunteers program. A total of nine US credit union and league volunteers traveled to AGMs and training events in Belize, Costa Rica, Paraguay, El Salvador, Romania and Russia. Many of the volunteers spoke and presented on how the economy has affected credit unions in the US and tactics and skills to exploit the opportunities that it presents. Other volunteer assignments included a marketing strategy evaluation in Romania and training on the NEFE program, a program used in US credit unions and high schools to teach students about financial responsibility, in Belize.
A departmental goal for 2010 will be to reactivate and reengage those partners who were unable to hold partnership activities in 2009. WOCCU will work with those partners to conduct planning sessions to set annual goals and work plans for their partnerships. This ensures that the partnership remains focused and that the partnership remains active.
As of December 2009, WOCCU's international partnership portfolio included 26 active partnerships.

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Defending religion
I attended the Bay de Noc drama Rabbit Hole last Thursday. The acting was excellent, the set well designed, the Besse Theatre was beautiful and comfortable. For the most part, a pleasant evening out.
There was an offensive issue, however. It was the disrespect toward Jesus in the verbiage of the actors, where at least three of the actors used the word "Jesus" to communicate contempt, disrespect, or anger. After the recent Easter celebrations where we pondered Jesus' sacrifice for us, it was jarring to have his name so misrepresented by our beloved local young adults.
After the sensitivity training we Americans have received when violence has broken out following a cartoon or some other perceived "disrespect" toward Mohammed, would Bay have supported Mohammed's name being used in this manner? I don't think so. Why then is it OK to treat Jesus this way?
Even more offensive to me, however, is my own lack of objective feedback to the Bay community, clarifying my position. Sir Thomas Moore taught that silence tends to communicate agreement. How many of us Christians have communicated agreement with disrespect toward Jesus by neglecting to clarify the issues to ourselves and the offending other? Currently there are many opportunities.
For example, recently professor Poole, from Florida Atlantic University, ordered his students to write the word "Jesus" on a piece of paper, throw it to the floor, and stamp on it. Only one student refused. The exercise was in a manual accompanying the course text book and had been used for years with this class. So this profoundly disrespectful exercise had been used before without a public outcry. Think of all the college students who complied with this outrageous demand? Only one current student refused to comply? Scary!
Using, "Jesus," "Buddha," "Mohammed," or other revered leaders of a religion in this manner is contrary to our freedom of religion. Have we become complacent and apathetic in our defense of religious liberty? Never a good idea, currently this posture is almost suicidal.
We need the God of our understanding to summon courage, strength and wisdom to look closely at the attacks to our way of life intruding daily. We need God to inform us how to defend religion effectively.
Let's turn over a new page and demonstrate mutual respect of religion. Junior high through graduate college students and adults of all ages: Speak up when something occurs to violate that most precious of our rights.
If that foundation is allowed to erode, our standing as individuals and a nation becomes shaky, indeed.
Lynn P. Hansen


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Ditto on the cheese prep. Not a fan of the cut / slice fresh I hand tear every piece also.john
Hi all,Just wondered if anybody has any thoughts on this article from the Food Lab:http://www.seriouseats.com/2012/04/the-food-lab-can-you-rescue-poorly-stored-mozzarella-cheese-refrigerate-or-no.html?ref=thumbIn a nutshell - it suggests that - once refrigerated mozzarella is never the same - and that you should keep it in warm salty milk for about an hour - to get it back to it's pre-refrigerated quality.The article makes a lot of sense to me - so I'll have a crack and report back to base - next week.- jamie
Craig do you dry before or after tearing into marble sized balls? Thx.


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25 Nature Activities for Kids 1 of 26
25 Nature Activities for Kids 2 of 26
1: Play in the mud
Give your children blank journals or notebooks and have them personalize the cover. Set aside fifteen minutes each day as journaling time and have them write about their day. Encourage them to collect tickets, trinkets, and other memorabilia from their summer outings and paste them in their journal. Your children and you will love looking back at your summer activities from the childs perspective.
25 Nature Activities for Kids 3 of 26
2: Build a fairy house
Find an out-of-the-way place to build a fairy house, such as at the base of a tree or in a corner of the yard. Then let your child's imagination run wild as he searches for sticks, pine cones, leaves, seed pods, acorns, shells, and rocks that can be turned into household items for elusive woodland fairies.
25 Nature Activities for Kids 4 of 26
3: Grow a garden
Tomatoes, lettuces, herbs, and sunflowers are good plants for you and your child to start with. You'll learn in your first year and can expand upon your knowledge the next year. Keep a garden notebook to record your successes and challenges, as well as pictures of your farmers and crop.
25 Nature Activities for Kids 5 of 26
4: Visit a nature center
A nature center is often a community's best-kept secret. These outdoor education centers typically offer helpful programs about local plants and animals, and nature center naturalists are great resources for information about interesting activities in your area. Look online for your closest nature center.
25 Nature Activities for Kids 6 of 26
5: Make a tree your friend
Have your child pick a favorite tree in your yard or neighborhood to make his own. Put a ribbon around it or something simple that declares it "his" tree. Name the tree and watch how it changes throughout the year. You can also have your child draw and photograph the tree to create a special tree book.
25 Nature Activities for Kids 7 of 26
6: Find a secret hideaway
Help your child find his own secret hideaway in the yard, woods, or at a park. This can be a hidden place for him to read a book, play, and imagine. It can even become a spiritual place of sorts, such as a prayer rock or quiet spot under a tree for quieting the mind.
25 Nature Activities for Kids 8 of 26
7: Go berry picking
There is nothing like picking your own berries on a warm, sunny day. Look for local farms with pick-your-own opportunities. Or look for wild areas with berries ripe for the picking — for free. Be sure all berry pickers are wearing hats and shoes (not flip-flops). Or if you have space in your yard — it doesn't take much — plant and grow your own berry bushes.
25 Nature Activities for Kids 9 of 26
8: Rock hop in a creek
Creeks are great for wading, water fights, crawdad-hunting, rock-hopping, and exploring. Find a favorite spot and allow your child time to play and explore. Check water quality through local municipalities and utilities to make sure the creeks you visit are safe.
25 Nature Activities for Kids 10 of 26
9: Learn about songbirds
Place a bird feeder near a window or in the yard and watch who comes to visit. Purchase a bird guide such as The Young Birder's Guide to Birds of Eastern North America to help identify the birds. Check online for local birdwatching groups; they often host educational outings that are interesting for children and adults.
25 Nature Activities for Kids 11 of 26
10: Start a nature journal
Buy a blank notebook and some colored pencils and voila, you have a nature notebook. Pack the journal in a backpack for walks, hikes, and canoe trips and encourage your child to draw whatever he sees. Be sure to set aside 15 to 30 minutes to sit, draw, and talk with your child about what he is drawing. (And dont critique!)
25 Nature Activities for Kids 12 of 26
11: Feed the squirrels
Gather acorns or other nuts in a basket, put them out for the squirrels, and watch to see if you have any takers. If you set up a squirrel feeder (dried corn-on-the-cob will work), create a fun maze for the squirrels using ropes, water guards, or other deterrents — squirrels are smart, and you'll enjoy watching them navigate the maze.
25 Nature Activities for Kids 13 of 26
12: Play outside
American children spend an average of 30 minutes of unstructured time outdoors each week, according to recent studies. Give your child the gift of unstructured play time to discover, create, and imagine while outside in nature.
25 Nature Activities for Kids 14 of 26
13: Paint rocks
This may seem simple, but rock painting is a great way to excite children about exploring outdoors. The most important part is the rock hunt, which can be done in the woods, the park, or the backyard. Have your child search for "special" rocks. Then sit outside — armed with paintbrushes and non-toxic paints — to create rock art. If you live near or plan to visit the beach this summer, you can do this with shells, too.
25 Nature Activities for Kids 15 of 26
14: Visit a state park
Look online for state parks in your area and plan a weekend getaway. Many state parks offer camping or cabin rentals, as well as outdoor fun, such as fishing, hiking, canoeing, and swimming. To get the inside scoop on activities and events, call the park and speak to a ranger — most are happy to share their recommendations.
25 Nature Activities for Kids 16 of 26
15: Enjoy a campfire
Campfires represent everything wonderful about being outside: camping, friends and family, hot dogs, and s'mores. Check with your local fire department about campfire regulations. If you can have a safe campfire in your backyard, invite the neighbors over to enjoy it with you. If not, plan a weekend getaway at a park or campground that allows for campfires.
25 Nature Activities for Kids 17 of 26
16: Build a fort
Forts, tree houses, and playhouses can be rustic or extravagant. There are many books today that offer wonderful and practical ideas for creating childhood getaways. Or use your imagination — and your child's — to create your own space.
25 Nature Activities for Kids 18 of 26
17: Follow the phases of the moon
The moon affects nature and all living things, but it is so easy to overlook its changing beauty. Take a month to watch the moon phases. Each night at the same time, step outside and look up. Have your child draw each night's moon phase. Or just look and listen to night sounds.
25 Nature Activities for Kids 19 of 26
18: Pack up some books and read outside
Find a special place outdoors to read: under a tree, in a hammock, on a porch, or at the park. Pack your backpack with books and snacks and head out to read with your child. This takes away all the distractions of home, such as phones, all things electronic, and the constant need to clean.
25 Nature Activities for Kids 20 of 26
19: Explore in a canoe
Canoeing is a fun way to explore local waterways, as well as to quietly observe the plants and animals that live around water. If you have never canoed and are starting from scratch, call a local nature center, aquarium, or outdoor recreation retail store for information about canoe outfitters in your area.
25 Nature Activities for Kids 21 of 26
20: Take a hike
Hiking is great exercise and a fun way to spend family time. Look online or ask around for local trails. Fill a backpack with snacks and water and set off for an easy outdoor adventure.
25 Nature Activities for Kids 22 of 26
21: Start a nature basket
Find an old basket to keep anything beautiful that your kids find while exploring the outdoors, like rocks, sticks, shells, fossils, or pine cones. Be sure not to disturb anything growing or take anything that should remain outdoors (such as bird nests). Keep the nature basket in an accessible place for your child to empty and look through whenever he wants.
25 Nature Activities for Kids 23 of 26
22: Inspire the imagination
Children come alive when they believe they have discovered something, whether it's a hidden treasure in the bottom of a creek or a flint rock that could have belonged to an American Indian. Help your child think like an archaeologist, anthropologist, or historian by opening your mind to what you could be looking at in nature. Even the mere suggestion that a rock could be a dinosaur bone can stir a child's imagination and joy.
25 Nature Activities for Kids 24 of 26
23: Host a water day
Invite friends over for water fun in the yard or a park to cool off on hot summer days. A small pool isn't necessary, but if you have space, use it. Make bubble buckets with water and soap. Play with water balloons. Bring ice cubes outdoors to watch them melt. Put out a sprinkler. Water toys can include bottles, sponges, spoons, cups, and pitchers.
25 Nature Activities for Kids 25 of 26
24: Play in the rain
Turn off the parent voice in your head that says, "Get out of the rain!" and let your child stomp in puddles and get muddy and soaking wet. (Rain boots and an umbrella are optional.)
25 Nature Activities for Kids 26 of 26
25: Take a family camp vacation
Put away the Mickey Mouse ears and take the whole family to camp for vacation this year. Many summer camps offer weekend or week-long sessions for families to rough it together. Call the traditional summer camps in your area to see if they offer family camp sessions or look online for family camps around the country.


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Browns/Buckeyes season is right around the corner, and I want to know what you tailgate gurus have been working on in the lab for the past 6 months. Any new recipes or ideas for this season?
Here is a couple of mine....
Honey/Chipotle spare ribs
wasabi dry rub chicken wings
Beer Cheese soup
Burgers (homemade with grilled green chilies, onions, banana peppers)


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Canada Customs Duty and Taxes and Classification of Goods – Canada Customs Duty
Customs Duty is basically a tax or tariff on foreign goods being imported. The amount of duty on a particular commodity is based on the H.S. Code and the Tariff Treament applicable.
The H.S. Code is set under the Harmonized Description and Coding System as developed and agreed upon by the World Customs Organization. Almost all countries of the trading world belong to the WCO and the first 6 digits of the code are universal. The remaining 4 digits of a total of 10 digits that make up the HS Code can be unique from country to country. These codes, duty rates and tariff treatments available are listed in the Customs Tariff linked here for Canada.
The Customs Tariff identifies commodities by sections, 21 in all. Each of these sections is divided by chapters. Chapters are numbered 1-99 and have a heading based on type of goods or material/composition. i.e Section I is titled "Live Animals; Animal Products" and within Section I are chapters 1-5, chapter 1 being titled "Live Animals", chapter 2 "Meat and edible meat offal", and so on…
The key to classifying your goods correctly is to follow the "General Rules for Interpretation of the Harmonized System". There are 6 universal agreed upon rules and 3 Canadian additions. You can read about the GRI linked here for more detail.
The most important rule in my opinion and one that many people get wrong is Rule number 1. That is …"classification shall be determined according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes and, provided such heading or notes do not otherwise require, according to the following provisions…(goes on to rule 2).
The basic meaning of this rule is that you must classify according to the headings if one exists…the most accurate being the correct choice. So for example, if you purchased a hand made wool carpet while on vacation and had it shipped back to Canada and wanted to figure out how much duty would be owing on the item, you would not classify it as wool, or wool fabric. It would also be incorrect to try and classify it as just as wool carpet. A quick look of the headings under Chapter 57 for Carpets and Other Textile floor coverings would result in seeing that the chapter distingushes between "machine knotted" and "other" carpets when it comes to those made of wool. Thus, the correct description of which a heading exists is "carpets, or wool or fine animal hair, other" and the corresponding HS code would be 5701.10.90.00 with a duty rate (for the Most Favoured Nation Tariff 02) of 13%. Now, if the purchased carpet was manufactured in country that qualified for a Tariff Treatment like GPT (general preferntial tariff 09) i.e. Pakistan and you had either a certificate of origin or statement from the exporter in the prescribed format, then the duty rate is usually lower. So make sure to check to see if your goods qualify for a lower rate. It is suprising how many seasoned importers and brokers make this basic mistake.
Classifying correctly is key to paying the correct amount of duty and to avoid administrative monetary penalties (AMPS) or worse, seizure action of your goods and even criminal charges if the value for duty evaded surpass specific thresholds. In the event that you cannot find a classification that fits, you should request an Advanced Ruling. Here is the link on how to make such a request and here is a link for advanced rulings that have already been made. Check there before you request one.
The second key part to assessing duties and taxes is to understand Tariff Treatments (TT). The roughly 200 countries that are members of the WCO are assigned different TT by Canada. Canada also has trade agreements in place with specific countries that qualify for a lower rate of duty to no duty at all. I.e. with US and Mexico, Canada has NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) which has eliminated duty on goods imported within the 3 countries. Canada also has free trade agreements with Israel, Costa Rica, Peru, Chile, Panama, Jordan, and European Free trade association (Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland). Just because there is a free trade agreement does not mean that all duties are eliminated. Some agreements cover only specific commodities and can be phased in over a period of time. A list of our free trade agreements and the details and what they cover is linked here.
Goods from countries with no free trade agreements with Canada but are a member of the World Trade Organization, by default, qualify for Tariff Treatment 02 or the Most Favoured Nation tariff (MFN). However, some goods from these countries can qualify for other Tariff Treatments which carry a lower rate of duty than MFN. For example TT 09 – GPT or General Preferential Tariff, can on certain commodities reduce the duty by a few percent or completely to zero. It varies from commodity to commodity. Linked here is page from the CBSA website with guides and forms for Tariff Treatments and Free Trade Agreements. And linked here is the list of countries and the applicable tariff treatments.
*Please note that goods that have import restrictions to Canada usually do not qualify for reduced duty rates under any TT and usually default to MFN and often require permits and have high duty or excise taxes associated. i.e Steel products, dairy, textiles, meat, etc.
*Also please note the requirements of the forementioned link for how origin of goods are determined and the required certificate of origin or statement from the exporter used as supporting proof to use a TT with a lower duty rate of the goods qualify.
So once you've figure out what HS classification code is correct, the origin of the goods and then what tariff treatment or free trade agreement applies you should usually use the ad valorum method of declaring the value to Customs…which is the final purchase price/cost not including freight/shipping charges (only from the where the goods left the foreign country and arrived in Canada). I.e. Wool Hand knotted Carpets from Pakistan so TT 02 would have 13% duty associated but you have a certificate of origin from Pakistan so the goods qualify for TT 09 at lower duty rate of 10%. A savings of 3%! Which can add up if you are a commercial importer…but even if this a one time import, 3% can make a difference as Sales taxes are calculated based on what you purchased the goods for plus duty. So if the carpet was $1000, then duty would be $100 under TT 09 GPT and sales tax (GST/HST) is assessed on $1100.
If this is a personal importation than PST could also apply depending on province of residence. In Ontario and B.C. where the HST has come into force, the cost would be Duty and HST. If the import is a commercial import than only duty and GST would apply.
The only other tax that may an importer may incurr is Excise duty or tax. This is usually associated with Alcohol and tobacco. Check out this link here for the excise rates. Also, on importations of vehicle there is a $100 tax if your car has airconditioning and a green levy tax if its a gas guzzler…check out my previous post on importing vehicles for the details.
I hope this post helps clarify the duties and taxes on imported good to Canada. If you have any questions please post, tweet or email me.
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According to ProFootballFocus.com, Reed ranked 73rd out of 85 players at the position.
A 2002 first-round pick out of Miami, Reed missed the first two games of the 2013 season recovering from a hip injury. In the seven games since, he had 16 tackles, no interceptions and didn't defend a single pass. Two weeks ago, he lost his starting job to Shiloh Keo.
So, there's the possibility he's just done. But if not, you pick up exactly what the Browns D needs badly - a safety that can actually cover and make plays.
Not sure what it hurts to let him clear waivers and see if he's willing to sign a one year contract - worst that happens you just cut him.


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Italian ICH-47F Chinook Completes First Flight
The Italian Army has conducted the maiden flight of the latest AgustaWestland variant of Boeing's heavy lift helicopter, the ICH-47F.
ICH-47F Chinook's first flight. Photo courtesy of AgustaWestland
The flight lasted 15 minutes at the Vergiate base in Italy, with the pilot carrying out basic handling tests and main system checks. Italy's military procurement agency has 16 ICH-47F Chinooks on order, with deliveries scheduled through 2017.
Under an agreement with Chinook manufacturer Boeing, AgustaWestland is the prime contractor for the ICH-47F. Italy will use the new helicopters to replace its aging fleet of CH-47C Chinooks.
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Celadon is traditionally a high fire (2350F+ 1240C+) feldspathinc glaze that is colored with iron oxide, fired in reduction, and which is anywhere from a pale ice blue to a deep jade gray-green. There are apocrophal anecdotes to the derivation of the name.... and I've seen a ton of these supposed stories..... but no one apparently knows that for sure.
Celadon certainly looks great on stoneware, but it is clearly at its best when fired onto a white colored or porcelain body.
NOTE: It is possible with modern ceramics technology to produce the celadon looking color and surfaces at lower firing temperatures and even without reduction firing using commercial glaze stain colorants. Lacking technical testing equipment most people would have a hard time telling these pieces from ones fired in the traditional manner.
Is this really "celadon". How many angels can dance on the head of a pin? It is not celadon in my book.... but if the color and look is all that is important... who is to really say.


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With the proliferation of Meatless Mondays and an increasing number of people turning to an all�or even partly�vegan diet, the number of top-notch plant-based eateries is on the rise. And they�ve got a lot more to offer their veggie-loving patrons than a simple salad or haphazardly arranged bowls of steamed broccoli. Craving freshly baked brownies or mac and cheese? Those are there for the taking, too. Particularly if you make your way to one of these 15 Best You-Won�t-Believe-They�re-Vegan Restaurants. Tamazul OKC Location: Oklahoma City, OK Spice-minded diners know there�s a lot to love about Tamazul, part of pioneering raw food chef Matthew Kenney�s lineup of restaurant offerings. Located within Classen Curve, Oklahoma City�s fanciest digs for shopping and dining, Tamazul takes a plant-based approach to its lineup of gorgeously prepared Mexican cuisine, as well as its menu of artisanal cocktails. Tacos, enchiladas, burritos, fajitas�all of the classic South of the Border staples are represented, but they�re given a healthy twist with fillings like sweet potato, zucchini, cabbage, and tempeh. Whatever you do, just be sure to save room for dessert. And one dessert in particular: the spiced cacao brownie with a cup of horchata. Real Food Daily Location: Santa Monica, West Hollywood & Pasadena, CA For more than 20 years, Real Food Daily founder Ann Gentry has been delivering diners at all three of her Los Angeles-area restaurants exactly what the name promises: Real food. Sure, there�s a large menu of thoughtful soups, salads, and starters. But her entrees take a global view of plant-based cooking, with Asian flavors in the Kung Pao, Mexican seasoned Supreme Burritos and a southern-style Salisbury Seitan, among the most popular offerings. Elizabeth�s Gone Raw [caption id="attachment_289523" align="aligncenter" width="493"] Foster Wiley[/caption] Location: Washington, DC The story behind Elizabeth�s Gone Raw is an inspiring one. It came about when Elizabeth Petty, the restaurant�s founder and owner, was introduced to the benefits of a raw and vegan diet during her brave battle with breast cancer. But Petty is a survivor. And in 2009 she decided to share what she learned with DC diners by transforming her gorgeous event space�located in an elegant Federal-style townhouse�into an all-raw, six-course tasting menu experience every Friday night. The menu is always different, but recent visitors have been treated to beet and apple ravioli with spinach puree and fennel foam and pink banana squash cannelloni with mushrooms, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Crossroads Kitchen [caption id="attachment_289522" align="aligncenter" width="493"] Tal Ronnen[/caption] Location: Los Angeles, CA The toughest decision you�ll have to make at this Crossroads is just how many of chef Tal Ronnen�s Mediterranean-style small plates you�ll want to order. (We say you can�t go wrong with one of everything.) Located on L.A.�s fashionable Melrose Avenue, Crossroads Kitchen�s take on vegetarian eats (it�s not all-vegan) is familiar with a fine dining kick. Start off with the bread service (lentil flatbread is served with a trio of seasonal spreads) then move on to a selection of more than a dozen hot and cold small plates, like their crab-less version of crab cakes, made with hearts of palm, granny smith apples and heirloom beets, and served with horseradish aioli. Hearty entrees include a daily-changing risotto and wood-fired lasagna. Cafe Flora Location: Seattle, WA Recipe: Lentil Pecan Pate You�d never know that in its former life, the space now occupied by Seattle�s Cafe Flora was a Laundromat. The dirty laundry left the building back in 1991, when three longtime friends finally realized their dream of opening a comfortable and friendly spot for folks in the neighborhood to congregate over delicious�and health-conscious�grub. More than two decades later, Cafe Flora continues to thrive. While its menu is best described as global, utilizing flavors and cooking methods from cuisines around the world (you�ll find everything from pasta to tamales on the menu), the food is all sourced locally, making Cafe Flora an integral part of the Washington dining scene. Caf� Gratitude Location: Los Angeles, Venice, Santa Cruz & Berkeley, CA; Kansas City, MO It�s all organic and vegan all the time at this (mainly) California-based mini-chain where everything is made from fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts and whole grains. Good luck finding a can opener in this kitchen; the foundation for the entire menu�which might include an herb and cornmeal-crusted eggplant parmesan sandwich or a raw pad Thai made with kelp noodles�is sourced entirely from Be Love Farm, the restaurant�s very own garden. Which also means that the menu changes daily, in order to accommodate whatever looks ripest for the picking! G-Zen Location: Branford, CT Recipe:�Tri-Colored Raw Pasta Situated in the quiet town of Branford, Connecticut�less than 10 miles from New Haven�G-Zen offers an appropriately tranquil dining option on New England�s already-peaceful shoreline. Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Mark and Ami Beach Shadle, this culinary haven of eco-conscious cuisine has already made a big impact since its founding in 2011, with recent accolades from the New York Times, Travel + Leisure and Shape. The positive press is well-deserved, as G-Zen�s owners do much to back up the healthy lifestyle they promote. They�re in the process of renovating Shadle Farm, a 270-year-old farmhouse and commercial kitchen that supplies a number of the organic ingredients that make up their thoughtful menu. Cafe Sunflower Locations:�Atlanta, GA Recipe: Stuffed Acorn Squash For 20 years, Cafe Sunflower has been filling the bellies of Atlanta�s veggie-loving diners with an eclectic array of flavors from around the world, from Asia to the Caribbean. And with two locations�the original Sandy Springs outpost and a newer version in Buckhead�they�re serving up twice as many customers, who come back time and time again for Cafe Sunflower�s beautifully prepared meat-free fare. (Though the menu includes both vegetarian and vegan meals, it leans toward the latter.) Among the restaurant�s many standout dishes are the Macro Stir Fry, veggies cooked with tempeh in a tamari miso sauce, and an oven-baked Stuffed Acorn Squash, featuring a mix of navy beans, dried cranberries, wild rice and walnuts. It�s no wonder that Vegetarian Times named Cafe Sunflower the best restaurant in the South. Candle Cafe [caption id="attachment_289520" align="aligncenter" width="493"] Kate Mathis[/caption] Location: New York, NY Since 1984, Candle Cafe has been leading New York City�s farm-to-table charge at three uptown locations (one on the Upper West Side and two on the Upper East Side, including the fine dining-focused Candle 79). Signature dishes like the Paradise Casserole�a hearty mix of layered sweet potatoes, black beans and millet served over steamed greens and topped with gravy�will make a carnivore forget what they thought they were missing. Counter Culture Location: Austin, TX Take a peek inside the window of Austin�s cozy Counter Culture restaurant, and you just may find yourself wondering: Is it a diner or is it a vegan joint? Take a look at the menu and you�ll see that it�s both. Born from a food truck, owner Sue Davis made the transition from mobile to brick-and-mortar in the spring of 2012, opening this warm and welcoming diner-style restaurant where �comfort food� and �healthy food� peacefully coexist. From mac and cheese (baked in a creamy cashew sauce) to a meatloaf (made with lentils instead of the eponymous beef), Counter Culture is cooking up guiltless versions of your favorite dinner indulgences. Vedge [caption id="attachment_289528" align="aligncenter" width="493"] Michael Spain-Smith[/caption] Location: Philadelphia, PA Recipe:�Broccoli Rabe Philly�Style When it comes to vegan eats in the City of Brotherly Love, Richard Landau and Kate Jacoby are the authorities. Building on the success of Horizons Caf�, the vegetarian restaurant Landau opened in 1994, the husband-and-wife duo launched Vedge in late 2011. And it succeeds at making plant-based eating a group dining experience by offering a menu of shareable plates to start. Taking a cue from their geographic environs, the menu changes with the seasons, but its foundation is globally inspired�think carrot tagine and tandoor-spiced cauliflower. Veggie Galaxy [caption id="attachment_289529" align="aligncenter" width="493"] Rachel Cournoyer[/caption] Location: Cambridge, MA Recipe: Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake Given the preponderance of noodle-focused vegan restaurants, an all-veggie diner is always a welcome anomaly. And Boston�s Veggie Galaxy is one of the best. (It has even got the press clippings from Zagat, Travel + Leisure, The Boston Globe and Boston Magazine to back it up.) While its menu�which, like any good diner, spans breakfast, lunch and dinner�features vegetarian versions of all your favorite diner staples (club sandwiches, Reubens, meatloaf and a weekly-changing Blue Plate Special), its bakery is 100 percent vegan. Gaze upon its many sweet treats, like a delectable Mile High Lemon Meringue Pie, in an old-school revolving pastry case. Millennium Restaurant [caption id="attachment_289536" align="aligncenter" width="493"] JDV Hospitality[/caption] Location: San Francisco, CA The San Francisco Chronicle says that the Millennium�s menu �intrigues even the most devoted carnivores among us.� They�re not kidding. Located within the Hotel California, the Millennium delivers forward-thinking global vegetarian cuisine in an upscale�but never stuffy�environment. The menu changes daily, but recent offerings have included a potato tikki cake with mustard greens and black-eyed peas, Creole-smoked tempeh with maple and horseradish-Dijon cashew cream and a fragrant lemongrass risotto cake. Your best bet for tasting it all is to opt for the five-course tasting menu or, for a better bargain, the three-course Frugal Foodie option. Blossom [caption id="attachment_289516" align="aligncenter" width="488"] Taru Tuomi[/caption] Location: New York, NY With seven well-placed locations throughout the city, Blossom is making its all-vegan presence known in the Big Apple. In addition to its three full-service restaurants, they�ve also got V-Note, a wine bar and tapas restaurant on the Upper East Side; Blossom Bakery in Chelsea; and three outposts of the fast food Blossom du Jour. Each one offers diners an array of well-prepared all-vegan cuisine. Among Blossom�s most popular bites are its vegan takes on traditionally un-vegan foods like mushroom �calamari� and barbecue tempeh with roasted potatoes. Escopazzo Location: Miami Beach, FL There�s no need to fly all the way to Italy. Giancarla Bodoni, chef-owner of Escopazzo, has re-created her own version of the world culinary capital in the heart of South Beach. Step inside the unassuming storefront and you�ll find yourself in Miami Beach�s version of a traditional Tuscan courtyard, complete with fountain and windows that look out onto a faux Italian countryside. It�s not nearly as flashy as its neon-lit dining counterparts, which is part of its charm�and the reason why so many of the world�s best-known chefs (Mario Batali, Ming Tsai, Tyler Florence and Rachael Ray among them) have dined here. Just be forewarned that while it�s all organic, Escopazzo is not a strictly vegetarian restaurant; the meat and fish menus are just that (though Bodoni does make an incredible meatless spaghetti and meatballs). This article originally appeared as on Relish


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The only time Ive had my e-trigger fail is if the selector switch for the rate of fire isnt perfectly set on the rate you want. If its even off a little bit it wont fire.
it COULD be the battery couldnt keep up with the demands of the e-trigger .... wore itself out then slowly recharged? Could also be as Cesa suggested too, maybe you didnt have the switch exactly in the right position? Try a duracell, they tend to hold up better with demanding electronics like cameras an e-triggers. Let us know how you make out, it what were all here for
Hey anyone have any ideas on how to disable the 3 minute auto shut off. Playing milsim means that you might not use the trigger for 3 mins and when you do need to use it you are often left for dead. Having to keep switching modes every few minutes to keep the trigger live is a real pain.


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I have been (and still are!) a devoted Macca fan for 25 years. When I first heard this song on the titles of a movie, I jumped and shouted: this is Paul.
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1. Proof in fridge for 2 days approx or warm room for the same. That is a big difference in proofing methods.If you do the fridge proof, how long do you let the dough warm before you bake it?
Remember one thing jet_deck, I'm a novice and will try any method once I've tried the fridge way and let the dough come to room temp for an hour or so before using.
Pizzaboyo,Looking at the link you gave you have a 1in. thick firebrick stone. I don't think 1hr preheat at 500degress is capable of giving you any char on the bottom.
Do you mean I wasted 50 on a brick??? or it needs longer heating??
I suspect longer heating, but you will know for shure when the IR gun arrives.
I'll be divorced, an electric oven on the go for three hours for one pizza BUT it's MY pizza pet
Wouldn't that take longer in the oven?? hence more electricity? hence earlier divorce
Ooooh, I like that idea mark, where do I find such a burner?? and how would I use it?
IR thermometer arrived and the stone with dome effect tray = 540fA quickly made dough gave some light browning on the base, mostly where bubbles had formed.Any ideas???


text: Monson-Deichert Go Record-Breaking 1-2 At North Central; Theisen Wins At Wis-LaCrosse Devin Monson and Jack Deichert staged their own personal duel in the 5000 Meter race at North Central College on May 17. As a result, both are likely to get a chance to run the race next week at the NCAA Division III Championships. Monson blitzed the field in scorching time of 14:12.57 -- the fifth best recorded performance in Division III this year -- to win the race. He also broke his own school record by 17 seconds and came within two seconds of joining the Top 10 list of All-Time Division III 5000 Meters performances. The senior seemed a safe bet to advance to nationals. His previous best time of 14:29.92 set in April at Klas Field ranked him 11th. Deichert's second place effort of 14:26.99 also would have also broken the mark Monson set last month. But his performance moved him from 28th (and out of the running) to 10th place overall on the current charts. Since the top 20 in each event will make the field when it is announced Sunday, the pair are expected to go again next week -- although there are many other qualifiers being held around the country. Ellis Richardson also ran in the race, finishing seventh (14:46.12). On the women's side, Maria Theisen went out blazing. She conquered the field in the 1500 Meters at the Last Chance Wis-LaCrosse Invitational Thursday, finishing in a time of 4:43.29. She was one of five Pipers who were competing for a chance to go to next week's NCAA Championships at UWL. Dani Vitali ran sixth in the 3000 Meter Steeplechase (12:30.94). Ben Johnson also claimed a sixth place finish in the Triple Jump (46-0). Kaitlyn Frenchick was 10th in the 800 Meters (2:18.18). Ryan Peterson was 14th in the 1500 Meters (4:07.36).


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ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 8, 2008) - Determined not to let history repeat itself, the U.S. Men's National Team defeated Puerto Rico in straight sets (25-21, 25-23, 25-22) on Tuesday to win its pool and advance to the semifinals of the NORCECA Men's Continental Olympic Qualification Championship at Hector Sola Bezares Coliseum in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
Team USA (3-0) will get to rest on Wednesday while Puerto Rico (2-1) will play Mexico (1-2) and Cuba (2-1) will play Dominican Republic (1-2) in the quarterfinals. On Thursday, the U.S. Men and Canada will play the winners of each of the quarterfinals in the semifinals. The tournament winner will qualify for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. The United States came close to qualifying for Beijing at the 2007 FIVB World Cup. However, Puerto Rico upset Team USA and the United States went on to finish fourth.
On Tuesday, Puerto Rico put up another fight, taking the lead in all three sets. But the U.S. Men were determined to win and found a way to come back every time they needed to. Clay Stanley (Honolulu, Hawai'i) led the U.S. scorers with 14 points on 10 kills and a match-high four blocks. Ryan Millar (Palmdale, Calif.) added 12 points 11 kills and one block. Riley Salmon (League City, Texas) scored nine points on seven kills and two blocks. Reid Priddy (Richmond, Va.) added eight points on seven kills and one ace and David Lee (Alpine, Calif.) tallied eight points on six kills and two blocks.
Setter Lloy Ball (Woodburn, Ind.) totaled one point on an ace and set the U.S. Men to a kill percentage of 56. Libero Rich Lambourne (Tustin, Calif.) was credited with four digs and 12 receptions with an "excellent" percentage of 67. Hector Soto led Puerto Rico with 14 points on 11 kills, two blocks and one ace. Jose Rivera and Luis Rodriguez each scored nine points. The U.S. Men out-blocked Puerto Rico 9-5 and Puerto Rico struggled with eight attack errors as opposed to four for the United States.
"Now it is time to think about the next phase," said U.S. Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand). "We played well in some significant moments and we are happy with the win."
Puerto Rico took an 8-7 lead into the first technical timeout of the first set. The two teams battled back and forth and Puerto Rico entered the second technical timeout with a 16-14 advantage. Kills from Salmon and Victor Rivera made the score 17-15. But Team USA went on a 5-0 run, including an attack and a block from Stanley, for a 20-17 lead and Puerto Rico could not recover. Team USA held the 8-7 lead at the first TTO of the second set thanks in part to two kills and a block from Stanley along with kills from Millar and Salmon. Again the two teams battled back and forth and it was Puerto Rico who took the 16-15 lead into the second TTO on a kill by Soto, his sixth point of the set. Later, with the scored tied at 19-19, Team USA scored two straight points on two straight Puerto Rico errors for a 21-19 lead. A kill by Rodriguez cut the U.S. lead to one, but Team USA managed to hold the one-point lead, thanks in part to three kills by Millar, to take the 25-23 set win.
Things looked better for Puerto Rico in the third set as it held an 8-7 lead at the first technical timeout and by the second had increased it to two points at 16-14. A kill by Jose Rivera made it 17-14 before a kill by Lee and a block from Stanley made it 17-16. Later, with the scored tied at 22-22, Team USA scored on a Priddy kill. Puerto Rico Head Coach Carlos Cardona called timeout, but Puerto Rico came back with an attack error to reach the U.S. match point. Lee blocked Soto for the final U.S. point and the match victory.
There is more information and live scoring available on the NORCECA web site at
2008 NORCECA Men's Continental Olympic Qualification Championship U.S. Men's National Team
(No., Name, Position, Height, Hometown, College)
1 Lloy Ball (S, 6-8, Woodburn, Ind., Indiana-Purdue, Fort Wayne)
2 Sean Rooney (OH, 6-9, Wheaton, Ill., Pepperdine)
4 David Lee (MB, 6-8, Alpine, Calif., Long Beach State)
5 Rich Lambourne (L, 6-3, Tustin, Calif., BYU)
8 Reid Priddy (OH, 6-5, Richmond, Va., Loyola Marymount)
9 Ryan Millar (MB, 6-8, Palmdale, Calif., BYU)
10 Riley Salmon (OH, 6-6, League City, Texas, Pierce College)
12 Tom Hoff (MB, 6-8, Park Ridge, Ill., Long Beach State)
13 Clay Stanley (OPP, 6-9, Honolulu, Hawai'i, Hawai'i)
14 Kevin Hansen (S, 6-5, Newport Beach, Calif., Stanford)
15 Gabe Gardner (OPP, 6-9, San Clemente, Calif., Stanford)
18 Scott Touzinsky (OH, 6-7, St. Louis, Mo., Long Beach State)
Head Coach: Hugh McCutcheon
Team Manager: Robert Browning
Assistant Coach: Ron Larsen
Assistant Coach: John Speraw
Doctor: Dr. Andrew Gregory
Technical Coordinator: Jamie Morrison
Medical Support: Aaron Brock
Group A
United States 3-0
Puerto Rico 2-1
Dominican Republic 1-2
Barbados 0-3
Group B
Canada 3-0
Cuba 2-1
Mexico 1-2
Trinidad & Tobago 0-3
Tournament Schedule (all times PST) and Results Preliminary Round
Jan. 6
Canada def. Trinidad , Tobago, 25-9, 25-14, 25-15
USA def. Dominican Republic, 25-13, 25-19, 25-19
Cuba def. Mexico, 25-19, 25-23, 25-20
Puerto Rico def. Barbados, 25-13, 25-12, 25-19
Jan. 7
Mexico def. Trinidad & Tobago, 25-20, 25-13, 25-11 USA def. Barbados, 25-14, 25-10, 25-16
Canada def. Cuba, 25-23, 19-25, 26-24, 25-20
Puerto Rico def. Dominican Republic, 28-26, 25-21, 38-36
Jan. 8
Cuba def. Trinidad & Tobago, 25-13, 25-8, 25-15 Dominican Republic def. Barbados, 25-19, 25-19, 25-17 Canada def. Mexico, 25-21, 25-19, 25-20
USA def. Puerto Rico, 25-21, 25-23, 25-22
Final Round
Jan. 9
2 p.m.: Cuba vs. Dominican Republic
4 p.m.: Puerto Rico vs. Mexico
Jan. 10
10 a.m.: Classification 5-8
Noon: Classification 5-8
2 p.m.: Semifinals
4 p.m.: Semifinals
Jan. 11
10 a.m.: Seventh-place match
Noon: Fifth-place match
2 p.m.: Third-place match
4 p.m.: Championship match


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hours cant tell you. never kept track of hours on anything. the compression on the rotax, and usually race weekends on the yamaha. Even for me at the initial cost of the two i always came out better on the yamaha. NOW with that being said. i had tons of fun on the rotax stuff. since yamaha's dont really give the kick they use to.
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 12:43 pm
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redefined wrote:
Hey guys this is DannyK's buddy who's wanting to get into Karting with him. You stated that cost alone is enough for some guys to get into the KT100 karts, maybe we are looking at something wrong but it seems that Kart in the end will cost a good bit more money. Rebuilds need to happen about 5x as often vs a TAG/Rotax Kart with the KT100, am I wrong? I thought I read 4hr vs 20/30hr? The initial cost of the TAG/Rotax is higher but overall it seems cheaper to maintain, though there is a good chance I'm wrong about this, .!!
As Jeff said, this is essentially true. Rotaxes need a top end at 15-20 hours ($300-ish) and a full rebuild at 40-50 ($1000-ish). I had my Rotax for four years and only had about 35 hours on it, and I only had a top end rebuild on it in 2010.
Yamahas should last 10 hours between rebuilds, as I understand it.
Then again, these numbers go down significantly, in both categories, for guys who race nationally.
Both packages can be frustrating in their own way. In Rotax, it was replacement costs. And while there is no guarantee that something will need to be replaced, it happened to me . . . a lot.
Here are some general comparisons:
Starter: Rotax $225 (replaced mine in '09); Yamaha $100
Exhaust: Rotax $400 (only had to replace the matting a few times, $15 each); Yamaha $80 for can; $200 for the new pipe
Battery: Rotax (I had to replace mine once), you gotta keep these charged up or you may lose performance, $85, and you will need a trickle charger and, possibly, a generator to keep the battery charged all day. You will definitely need a recharge for a 2-day race meeting; Yamaha: external starter that will need to be charged, but engine performance is unaffected.
Carburetor: (this was the biggest pain for me but for others it wasn't so bad) Rotax $400, and you will need several jets @ $5 each, and possibly jetting software, a method to obtain weather conditions (an app or a weather station, ~$300).; Yamaha $300 or so, easier to set
Clutch: Rotax $500 for the latest package, and I had to replace the clutch once: avoid the old-style clutch (major pain); new-style ones are maintenance free; Yamaha, $300, service regularly, particularly the dry (faster) type.
Generally, a Rotax uses up tires, chains and gears a bit quicker than a Yamaha.
Rib vest: You will not need one in a Yamaha, though you may want one anyway. You will definitely need one in Rotax (I broke ribs right away while not using one). You can get one for $60-ish, or spend $200+
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 2:28 pm
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Everyone is making good points, but the real question in my mind is:
-What is your Budget for Initial Buy
-What is your Annual Budget
-How often do you plan to race
-Where do you want to race (tracks)
-Do you have karting experience, if so how much
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 2:46 pm
Post subject: Rotax Max / Tag for 2013
hi danny my name is edward i have a rotax too with a bmax chassis i brought it last year but didnt get to race it due to lack of experience with a 2 stoke motor. i did run last year in the sportman clone class and finish 4 overall jest to get the seat time. iam trying to get the rotax going for this year 2013 so i will have it ready for the first race of the season i hope so come on and join tne crowd in karting at barnesville we came learn and have fun and race together. You will never know i might be faster then me first time out and there is always somebody to talk to help you along feel free to call me any time day / night 770 276-0031 or
404 314-0277 both cell numbers. hope to hear you
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 2:48 pm
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Thanks for the post John, and I agree so let me run down that list.
First off I just got off the phone with AMP and he helped a lot too, going to go up to the track this weekend to talk with them.
That being said AMP will probably be our home track, it's the closest as well. They, the guys at AMP, said their largest class is by far TAG which holds true for tracks like AMP and CMP or other larger tracks. These are the ones we are probably more interested in as I have a background on car tracks. I've tracked things from stock BMW M3's to almost fully prepped IP M3 race cars, yet I have no experience in Karting, other than fun outings at Andretti's. So Kart racing, no experience.
Buy in budget depends on what is included. Extra parts? Trailer? etc. For a solid Kart package I'd really like to find a used setup for in the $4k range.
Anual budget, few grand probably not counting any fatal kart errors.
How much to race: Possibly an AMP series, Barnesville, 5'sh series out of state. I'd say 10-15 races per year plus fun weekends up at AMP or others with friends.
So it sounds like we kinda made up our minds after talking with the guys at AMP, though I'm willing to bet it's skewed towards TAG because that's what they really want? Dunno.
Hope that helps some.
Edward thanks for the post too!! Will you be out at any tracks before the first race? Maybe Danny and I could come say hey. I'd like to get out and know some people, maybe get a lap in to see how the Karts react. I might text you later just to start up the convo! Thanks!
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 2:51 pm
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I raced Rotax in 2006-2007, then focused on my son, first in Rotax Minimax, now in Rotax jr.
Engines cost:
- bought 1 used (2001) in 2007 for $1800, sold two years later for $1200 with nothing done to engine.
- bought 1 new (2009) in 2009 for $2900 with MiniMax configuration (8-12y.o) and still using it in Rotax Junior. Did 2 top end rebuilds ($300), one complete rebuild $1300 and one clutch conversion for about $600.
Clutch alone is $160, not $500 as Daniel said.
I did not have to change anything since 2007, still using the same carb (kept one I got with 2001 engine). Gears and chains are going fast, we use one front gear per about year and have all rear gears in range of 70-84. Exhaust packing ($20) goes one per year. battery is good for about 2 years, we always have newer and older (just in case). I can't think about anything else.
When I had old style clutch, I replaced it few times and tried to save old with clutch repair kit (not worth buying).
Rotax do not need any maintenance, except cleaning clutch drum, replacing gear oil (I use 0w40) every couple of months (not critical) and charge battery. Often we decide on Thursday to go racing, I put battery on charge and do nothing else since last race.
MMX (Mooresville, NC) will have their first year of local racing. I bet all classes will be packed. Rotax Nationals are in Mooresville this year.
CMP (Kershaw, SC) have great junior program, with many mini and jr drivers, some moving up to Sr level; not many Tags.
Monticello, FL can't detach from EasyKart, they usually have one big class of 15-20 drivers in it and kids class if there are some. My son raced jr with everybody else (adults), it was fun.
AMP is still delivering local series, who knows how will it look like.
As for Barnesville, 2 cycle will never die here. Rotax was big few years back, now its Yamaha. After track modifications it will get faster karts for sure.
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 2:56 pm
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AMP is sponsored and backed up by TS Racing and TS Racing is selling Parilla X30. Of course they will tell you what is the best.
You have the option to listen to karters or to distributors. Guess who will be more honest? They even discouraged Rotax from AMP by adding extra weight. It is up to you if you want to spend most of the time at AMP. Did they not asked you to join for only $2000 a year?
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:00 pm
Post subject: Rotax Max / Tag for 2013
sure feel free to text or call like said if the rotax series do not kick off in bville like it should than i will still have it maybe i can practice with the yamaha guys no since in a good kart going to waste. edward 54
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:01 pm
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Ihor Bilyy wrote:
AMP is sponsored and backed up by TS Racing and TS Racing is selling Parilla X30. Of course they will tell you what is the best.
You have the option to listen to karters or to distributors. Guess who will be more honest? They even discouraged Rotax from AMP by adding extra weight. It is up to you if you want to spend most of the time at AMP. Did they not asked you to join for only $2000 a year?
Yeah and I stated that above. But based on the tracks we like, which karts will be best and have the best turnout? That's why I stated it like that.
I agree that they will push what they sell, but chances of us buying new are slim to none anyway, ha!
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:07 pm
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check out our classified section they a couple karts for sell with or without motors. arrows/rotax motors.
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Everyone at the Jewish Community Center is thrilled to be presenting a world-premiere play.
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"Most of the time, you can go on YouTube and watch someone else play your part and say, ' That's how I should do it,' " said actor Bobby Belair, 12. "I can't do that with this because it's brand-new."
Belair portrays Michael in Elijah's Angel, an adaptation of the 1992 children's book of the same name by Columbus native Michael Rosen.
The play, which focuses on the relationship between 9-year-old Michael and noted Columbus folk artist Elijah Pierce, will make its debut on Saturday.
In the spring, officials at the center were brainstorming ways to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
Cheryl Agranoff is a committee member for the center's Gallery Players theater group and a second-grade teacher at Freedom Trail Elementary in the Olentangy school district. She had been reading Elijah's Angel to her classes for years, and when the conversation turned to commissioning a play, she suggested Rosen's book.
"It was a no-brainer for me," she said. "The book is a local treasure."
The book and play, Rosen's first, are semi-autobiographical or, as Rosen calls it, "a real story rather than a true story."
The tale was inspired by his friendship with Pierce when Rosen was a young adult and Pierce was elderly (he died in 1984 at age 92).
An African-American and a deeply religious Christian, Pierce was known for his elaborate woodcarvings, including biblical scenes. He operated out of his barbershop on Long Street.
The play turns Rosen into the new kid in his school who has just moved to Columbus from California.
His class visits Pierce's shop on a field trip. When Michael shows an interest in Pierce's art, the artist invites the boy back — an invitation that Michael happily accepts.
On Dec. 24, 1978, which that year marked the start of Hanukkah, Pierce presents Michael with the gift of a carved angel. (In real life, Pierce once gave him a necklace with a wooden cross.)
Michael is concerned that accepting the gift would violate his Jewish faith. The conflict is resolved, but the beating heart of the story is the relationship between Pierce and Michael.
"The boy didn't just come to see his work; it turned into something totally different," said Frank Jones Jr. of Columbus, who plays Pierce. "It turned into a true relationship, a true bond."
Rosen said he wanted to avoid oversimplifying the story into a cliche of "the wise old black woodcarver giving the young white Jewish boy advice."
Instead, the plot has both characters learning from each other.
Belair, a seventh- grader at Licking Heights Middle School in Pataskala, describes a scene in which Michael looks down at the wood shavings and hair clippings mingling on the floor of the barbershop.
"(Michael) says the hair and the wood are the same curly shape, except that one is black and one is not," Belair said. "Elijah never looked at it that way. It opens his eyes to a different way of looking at things."
Pierce, Rosen says, is taken by Michael's "avid, untamed spirit."
At the initial script reading, Agranoff was captivated by Jones.
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Jones, 76, was active in community theater for years but had not performed in about a decade before auditioning for Elijah's Angel.
"It's a wonderful story, and I'm honored they would ask me to portray ... (Pierce)," Jones said. "Now, I don't want to disappoint. I want to tell his story."


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (13 votes).
In short: A nostalgic run around some key areas of the PotteriesDate of review: June 4, 2010
In short: Hope this race will return next year even better!Date of review: June 3, 2010
In short: Not sure if its been mentioned but the course was shortIn full: Hopefully better next yearLooked a great courseDate of review: June 1, 2010
In short: what else can I add to other posts? very bad basic mistake spoilt what should have been a good race.In full: At first I was rather angry as I was bang on for a personal best but after a couple of days I now feel sorry for whoever was not at the correct station in the park. If I feel bad just how must they feel. It has potential to be a decent race and I thought it was quite a fast course, ok one bigish hill but you are repaid by a long downhill and where I am from you cannot avois hills so they never worry me anyway. I hope they give it a go next year and take on board the critisism offered from this years eventDate of review: June 1, 2010
In short: FIASCO.In full: FIASCO. I didn't get up at 4.30am to drive from the Cader Idris race to do a 10k that was nearly a mile short. And they had run out of medals, when I pre-entered. I missed the Ilkley trail race for this as I wanted to do a 10k race. It wasn't a 10k race.Would I have entered a 5.4 mile race in somewhere as dull as Stoke? No I would not. I entered as I wanted a 10k race, but didn't get one.Date of review: June 1, 2010
In short: enjoyed the course- shame it wasn't 10KDate of review: May 31, 2010
In short: Not enough marshalls causing an almighty cock up!Date of review: May 31, 2010
In full: Hats off to the council for trying to organise a race, real pity there was a mix-up with the marshalling as the race will be remember for that ahead of the many good points of the day. Plenty of parking was available very near to the start and it was free, it was a good atmosphere, a good warm up for the Potters Arf, the race was fairly priced unlike some 10k races and the potential for PB is huge. I managed 35:01 and my Garmin had the distance at 5.41 compared to 39:53 at the fabulous Muller 10k a few weeks ago so I reckon I'd of knocked 30 seconds off that time.I'll be there next year and recommending it to others, keep up the good work StokeDate of review: May 30, 2010
In short: Disappointed that distance wasn't quite a 10k, due to missing marshall!In full: This was my 1st 10k and only my 2nd race ever! I really enjoyed it and would definatley do it again, hopefully it will be a full 10k next time lol! My only aim was to run it all and get in under an hour and 10 mins, I did manage to run it all in 50.14 so by my reckoning at that pace would have managed 10k in under an hour, so I'm happy :-) As others have said the fun runners could have done with starting after as there were a lot of children in a large crowd and they could so easily have been knocked over, my 7 and 5 year old want to do the fun run next year and I wouldn't have fancied them in that big crowd!! Date of review: May 30, 2010
In short: Good potential but let down on the dayIn full: I guess new races always have teething problems, but this one had more than most, with the obvious being the wrong distance run. It did seem surprsing that they started the fun run at the same time, and the organisaiton at beginning and end was lacking. Having said that, all credit to Stoke Council for trying to introduce a new race, i hope they do it again, it does have the potential to be a real good event in the future and it does seem to actively want to encourage new runners and those of all abilities. Date of review: May 30, 2010
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Whoever is responsible for and best at enforcing it, net neutrality had this going for it: it was a relatively stable, relatively open playing-field for competition…. [T]he fact that companies tried to get around it via copyright protection privileges shows that it was, in fact, doing something to enforce freedom of competition. Now, without it, there is an opportunity for concentration of power…. As [Walter] Eucken illustrated, concentration can lead to instability, and instability leads to popular calls for state regulation, which tend in practice toward cronyism. Certainly, such a trajectory is not inevitable, but it is now more likely, giving good reason for pause at the idea that we do not need net neutrality — or something like it — in the future.
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