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Cory West will ride for EBR (the new 1190RX pictured above) during Round 2 of the 2014 GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout at Sonoma Raceway.
Erik Buell Racing (EBR) has announced they will partner with K&L Supply to enter the #13 EBR 1190 with Cory West in the Sonoma round of the Superbike Shootout series this coming weekend, May 3-4.
"EBR is very excited with this new opportunity to run the EBR 1190 in front of the race fans. We had commitments that made it impossible to attend the first Superbike Shootout round in Fontana, but with K&L Supply adding their support we were able to make a rush trip from our test in Louisiana last weekend to the beautiful Sonoma Raceway track in Sonoma, California," announced Erik Buell, founder of EBR. "We are spread thin competing in a number of race series internationally with our small company, but we really wanted to show our support for Superbike Shootout. We really thanks K&L Supply, as well as our long term international sponsors AMSOIL and Hero MotorCorp for helping us get Cory and the team there."
Brandon Lee of K&L Supply says that EBR is a great fit for their company.
"Being involved in professional racing is important for K&L Supply, and we're excited to sponsor EBR and Cory for this event," says Lee. "EBR has been using K&L Supply for special tools and shop equipment, and also represents the same passion for hard work and great products that we have at our company. Cory is a motivated and talented young rider with a great attitude, and we're excited to see what eh can do racing at Sonoma."
AMSOIL race manage Jeremy Meyer said, "EBR has been a committed long term partner for us as we work to continuously exceed expectations with the highest quality synthetic motorcycle lubricants. Not only does EBR specify AMSOIL as the very finest street oil for their 1190RS and 1190RX models, they know our products are capable of taking the outrageous abuse of superbike racing."
Motorcycles racing in the Superbike Shootout at Sonoma all have at least 1000cc in engine displacement from a variety of twin and multi-cylinder powerplants. Superbikes prepared for this level of competition are capable of reaching speeds in excess of 200mph, and represent the highest level of performance in American road racing.


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Russians played a large part in the local classical music scene this past weekend. Vladimir Jurowski guest conducted the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Kimmel Center, leading the ensemble in Shostakovich's "Leningrad Symphony No. 7." Closer to home, Chestnut Hill's Woodmere Art Museum hosted a solo piano recital by Oxana Harlamova Sunday afternoon. Her program included the Allemande movement from J.S. Bach's "Suite No. 2 in C minor," Beethoven's (Waldstein) "Sonata No. 21 in C major" and Schumann's "Carnaval."
Harlamova took different interpretive approaches to the three scores she played. In the Bach, she eschewed any attempt to recreate the sound of a harpsichord, the instrument for which all of Bach's suites were composed, and instead drew a full-bodied, smoothly connected tone from Woodmere's Kawai piano. The result was music that sang beautifully, even if it only hinted at the dance that was the original motivation for this movement in the Second Suite, a collection of many stylized dances.
In the Beethoven, Harlamova took a more stylistically appropriate turn, using the modern piano to achieve the colorful effects Beethoven undoubtedly wanted to produce from the more meager instruments of his own time. She projected the driving pulse of the first movement, the dreamy contemplative quality of the short second and the glittering sunshine of the closing Rondo.
Harlamova often overshot the mark in Schumann's "Carnaval," a fantastical series of vignettes that purport to describe people, places and things but that, in reality, reveal shards of Schumann's own splintered personality. In this, "Carnaval" is very much like the 24 Preludes of Chopin's Opus 28 – far more revelatory than descriptive. In attempting to emphasize the rhetorical flourishes that characterize each of the movements of "Carnaval," Harlamova frequently sacrificed textural clarity and digital accuracy.
Vladimir Jurowski guest-conducted the Philadelphia Orchestra last weekend in a series of three concerts held in the Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall, Nov. 17 – 19. The young maestro's program consisted of only one work: Dmitri Shostakovich's "Symphony No. 7 in C major." The score is subtitled "Leningrad" in honor of its having been written in 1941-42 while the composer (and millions of other Russians) prepared for the German siege of the city, now returned to its original name of St. Petersburg.
After the symphony's premiere in March of 1942 in Kuibyshev, orchestras all over the world vied to give its national premiere. In America, that honor went to Arturo Toscanini, an acclaimed anti-fascist, and the NBC Symphony. Eugene Ormandy, just six years into what would be his 44-year tenure as music director of the Philadelphia Orchestra, led the work's local premiere in November of that same year. It was the beginning of what turned out to be a career-long commitment to Shostakovich's music and the popularity of that canon with local audiences.
Born in Moscow, Jurowski brought with him Saturday evening an ethnic birthright to this harrowing music. It should never be forgotten that Russia suffered more deaths during World War II — at least 25 million — than any of the other Allies. He also brings to all the scores he conducts a towering musicality based upon an impeccable technique that enables him to elicit playing of the highest emotional and technical levels from every ensemble he leads — and from the Philadelphians, in particular.
Saturday night's concert gave more than sufficient proof that there's far more to Vladimir Jurowski than the hype inspired by his smoldering good looks. Jurowski is a truly inspiring musician who knows precisely what he wants out of a score and just as precisely how to draw it from the musicians of an orchestra that isn't even his own.
While it's undeniable that Shostakovich's Seventh Symphony has its moments of banality and even of tedium, it also boasts some mightily exhilarating passages that evoke the image of millions of brave Russians fending off the Nazi hordes — and holding the eastern front just long enough for America's might to turn the tide in the west.


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Bacteria and microbes have long been discussed as potential renewable power sources, like microbial fuel cells using bacteria to convert organic compounds directly into electricity by a process known as bio-catalytic oxidation. Now a team in the UK from the University of Newcastle believes they can double the output of such electrical generation with the help of extraterrestrial bacteria.
Let us explain: 30 miles above the Earth, within the planet's stratosphere, there can be found specific types of bacteria. Two microbe types in particular, bacillus stratosphericus and B. altitudinis, are not only numerous in space, but have been found to be good conductors of electricity. Thanks to the Earth's atmospheric cycling process, the university team has been collecting and isolating the bacteria from the River Wear.
The team tested the power generation of over 75 different species of bacteria by coating the electrodes of a microbial fuel cell with a special biofilm. When the bacteria 'fed,' they produced electrons that passed into the electrodes and generated electricity. However, by using the space bacteria, the team was able to create an artificial biofilm that doubled the electrical output of the MFC from 105 Watts per cubic metre to 200 Watts per cubic metre. This may not sound like much, but it's enough to run an electric light, and the discovery has great potential.
Speaking about the team's research, Grant Burgess, Professor of marine biotechnology said: "What we have done is deliberately manipulate the microbial mix to engineer a biofilm that is more efficient at generating electricity. This is the first time individual microbes have been studied and selected in this way. Finding B. altitudinis was quite a surprise but what it demonstrates is the potential of this technique for the future – there are billions of microbes out there with the potential to generate power."
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"Stir in 100 million extra people to the population of the U.S., each of whom requires 30 tons of freight per year. That's the definition of opportunity." –John Lanigan, executive vp and chief marketing officer, BNSF Railway Co., speaking at the recent State of Logistics report press event
There's been a heavy spate of not-so-encouraging news from the economic and freight fronts of late. Indeed, Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve, presented a rather gloomy outlook for the U.S. economy this week and verbally shrugged at why things are suddenly not going so well.
"We don't have a precise read on why this slower rate of growth is persisting," he said. And those aren't exactly heartening words to hear uttered by, for all intents and purposes, the nation's chief economist.
[If you have an hour or so to kill, you can watch Bernanke's entire press conference below.]
For the freight market in particular, the annual State of Logistics report didn't offer much to cheer about either.
"Now that I have seen a full five months of data for 2011 … it appears the [U.S.] economy is stalling," said the report's author, noted transportation analyst Rosalyn Wilson. "Key indicators show that the economy is beginning to unravel in some sectors. The economy has been in a fragile state for close to four years now and the highly touted recovery in some sectors have not generated enough momentum to cascade into other less robust sectors."
[You can view some of Wilson's remarks from her presentation below.]
Yet, in an interesting twist, the moderator for the "State of Logistics" event – Adrian Gonzalez (pictured below, at the podium), president of Adelante SCM Corp. – threw down an interesting gauntlet for a group of panelists (Wilson included) assembled to debate the report's findings.
From their perspective, he said, after reviewing all of the data before them, did they believe the industry's future prospects represented a glass "half full" or "half empty"?
Six out of the seven panelists (Wilson being the exception) all took a "glass half full" view of the transportation and logistics industry's future.
And perhaps John Lanigan, executive vp and chief marketing officer for BNSF Railway Co., explained that line of reasoning best via his quote at the beginning of this post: "Stir in 100 million extra people to the population of the U.S., each of whom requires 30 tons of freight per year. That's the definition of opportunity."
Lanigan (at far left in the photo at left) is referring to the U.S. Census Bureau's projection that the U.S. population will add 100 million extra residents between now and 2050 – a little over 2.5 million extra souls over the next 39 years. And with each person in the U.S. roughly representing 30 tons worth of annual freight demand, you're talking about some serious market growth for all modes of transportation.
Now, assuredly, those are but projections, and even if only a portion of that freight materials, we'll be dealing with enormous challenges moving it all via a transportation system that's suffered from underinvestment and heavy wear and tear for decades. For trucking in particular, add to it growing traffic congestion, high fuel prices, more restrictive regulations, plus the ever-harder chore of recruiting and keeping good drivers, and you'll easily recognize that carriers have their work cut out for them.
Yet Lanigan also touched on another positive development: the greater willingness among all the modes to work in partnership with each other. "I spent 16 years in trucking [with Schneider National] and I've never seen more modal cooperation than what's going on today," he said. "And this is not just where railroads and trucks are concerned – we're talking cooperation between those modes plus ocean and air as well."
"These are just opportune times for well-logistics and transportation companies," added Joe Gallick (at left in photo at right), senior vp-sales for Penske Logistics. "We're all susceptible to reacting to day-to-day indicators, but the challenge is to really take advantage of the future opportunities that are taking shape. There are always going to be bumps in the road, but barring anything unforeseen and major, there are a lot of positives to be found in the supply chains spanning the world today."
That's a healthy attitude, from where I sit, in terms of how to view all of the uneven near-term economic and freight data we're seeing. And it's just such an attitude that usually ends up separating the winners from the losers over time.
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If you spend three days in Shanghai, you will be able to get a solid overview of the city's main sights and even some lesser-known — but still awesome — spots. Shanghai has a lot on offer when it comes to tourist entertainment, and you would probably have to move there for a couple years to see it all. However, three days are enough to give you a good overview, and this guide will help you choose the most fun activities and most impressive sights.
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The Oriental Pearl Tower can be found on pretty much every Shanghai postcard. At 468m (1,535ft) tall, it's the third highest TV tower in the world. Its interesting design makes it an integral part of the famous Shanghai skyline, and a trip to the top affords fabulous views. Start your day here for some orientation and a stunning first impression.
The Riverside Promenade is a lovely place to stroll and take in the beautiful Shanghai skyline. Believe it or not, the skyscraper jungle you see is less than 20 years old. It's worth visiting this spot by both day and by night — the darker it gets, the more colorful it will be!
When it's time for a little break, one China's most popular refreshments should hit the spot. Even though bubble tea cafes have made their way to Europe and the Americas by now, Happy Lemon takes bubble tea science to a whole new level. A popular chain in China, this place offers more varieties of bubble teas and fruit shakes than you could possibly count — everything from traditional milk and pearl teas to new creations like banana and matcha shakes.
Nanjing Road is a famous shopping area in Shanghai, offering all kinds of shops and restaurants. In this area, you will find business people, tourists, and lot of touts trying to sell all kinds of services, from massages to fake watches. Even if you're not interested in shopping, it's worth checking out this always-bustling area to get an idea of how many people there are in Shanghai.
Located to the south of Nanjing Road West, the People's Square is a large public square and the site of Shanghai's municipal government building. It's a great mix between beautiful park and architectural showcase. Buy a soda or tea, sit down in the park, and enjoy the fake bird sounds — they actually come from loudspeakers!
End your first day in the city with a typical Shanghai dinner at Grandmother Restaurant! This place offers a great range of traditional fare and attracts both locals and tourists.
Originally part of the French Concession, Tian Zi Fang has become a neighborhood full of small art galleries, craft shops, and cafes. It's the perfect place to start a day in Shanghai. The whole area is a labyrinth of alleys, perfect for an early stroll, a cup of coffee, and some souvenir shopping.
The Shanghai Museum offers an extensive collection of ancient Chinese art. It has been in its current location (near the People's Square in the city center) since 1996, and is considered China's first world-class modern museums. Visitors get the chance to dive into thousands of years of rich and colorful Chinese history and more than 120,000 art pieces. The museum attracts both art connoisseurs and people who are new to the topic.
Traveling through China — and especially Shanghai — can be stressful, which is why you should definitely make use of the great spa facilities that can be found throughout the city. Green Massage is a Shanghai spa chain that specializes in aromatherapy and beauty treatments. All of their six branches feature beautiful design and high-quality treatments. While this is definitely not the cheapest place to get a massage in Shanghai, it's still cheap for what you get. Choose the branch that is most convenient for you.
You don't have to be especially interested in circus shows or ballet to enjoy ERA Acrobats. The show combines a range of traditional Chinese body control arts with modern dance, circus acrobatics, and live music, offering world-class entertainment that attracts foreigners and locals alike.
The name of this hidden gem restaurant refers to a minority people of the Xianjiang region. Specializing in the community's local cuisine, Xibo offers a range of interesting lamb, eggplant, and pumpkin dishes — you'll be surprised at how different this food is from what you've experienced in Shanghai so far!
Shanghai is surprising in many ways. You will find the tallest buildings of the world, modern shopping malls, and beautiful old temples. But most people don't know that Shanghai also has an interesting Jewish history, and that there is actually an old Jewish ghetto here (located in southern Hongkou and southwestern Yangpu neighborhoods). There were already some Jewish communities in Shanghai when there was a big Jewish migration from Germany in the late 1930s. This area was made the designated place for stateless refugees, and between 1943 and 1945, it was one of the poorest areas of Shanghai.
First build in 242 AD, the Longhua Temple is the largest authentic temple complex in Shanghai. Most of the buildings you see today are actually reconstructions of the originals, but the layout and architecture have been preserved since the temple was built during the Song dynasty. Located on the outskirts of Shanghai, this temple is usually not very touristy, and it offers a chance for some quiet time before you return to the busy city.
The Shanghai World Financial Center has an observation deck on 97th floor, where you can get a fantastic view of the Oriental Pearl Tower and the other giants of the city. Come when it's dark to indulge in an ocean of lights!
Shanghai Chic belongs to the family of new and modern restaurants that specialize in local cuisine but take it to a different level. The restaurant has a huge menu, with items like ostrich meat and crocodile soup next to more commonly known dishes. From a Western perspective, it's hard to believe that a restaurant of this quality would be located on the fifth floor of a shopping mall, but this lovely spot provides a memorable culinary experience.


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Floyd Mayweather has long been considered the world's best pound-for-pound fighter.
At 5-foot-8, 155-or-so lbs., he'll soon step into the ring against the 7-foot, 400-lb. Big Show, presumably at next month's Wrestlemania. Craziness? Hey, this is wrestling.
Mayweather poked his nose into last Sunday's No Way Out pay-per-view, saving Rey Mysterio from the hands of The Big Show, who was returning after more than a year away from WWE.
Mayweather landed a couple of punches that didn't seem pulled, bloodying The Big Show's nose.
"Pro wrestling is for real. My little sons got me into wrestling," Mayweather told the Grand Rapids Press. "Big Show grabs Rey and tries to chokeslam him. So I got in there, hit Big Show in the face, and broke the guy's nose."
The current WBC welterweight champion, Mayweather has won six world titles in five different weight classes.
A rematch with Oscar De La Hoya is on tap for September. There are rumblings that De La Hoya was approached about getting involved in the Mayweather wrestling angle, but declined.
What'll WWE come up with for Mayweather-Big Show? They'll have to be creative. Mayweather won't agree to be knocked around. And burying The Big Show would be silly.
The Undertaker and Triple H will fight for titles at Wrestlemania. The Undertaker won the ECW/Smackdown! Elimination Chamber match at No Way Out, while Triple H won the RAW version. Other results: Ric Flair (the first announced member of WWE's 2008 Hall of Fame class) beat Mr. Kennedy; Chavo Guerrero beat CM Punk; Edge beat Rey Mysterio and John Cena beat Randy Orton by DQ ... With Finlay handcuffed to the ropes, JBL beat the livin' bejeezus out of Hornswoggle in a cage on RAW.


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Lol, I found hilarious how Kryska make Yuuya pay attention on her but when Yui tries... Yuuya goes Chuck Norris' facial mode at her.
What a hopeless situation you are into Yui, and thats why one never should bother a guy that much, he'll become dense!! :heh:.
"What are you two doing?"
"Fostering international relationships..."
Looks like we'll get to see some action against the BETA again next episode.
Great episode. It made like Cryska a lot more; I'm quite fond of her calm demeanor. Yuuya's dense, but I still can't help but like him as the protagonist.
And Yui proves to be as adorable as ever with all her blushing. The ending was spectacular in that regard. And pretty hilarious, too. Seeing her get all hot and bothered by being seen by Yuuya in her bikini is just too much!
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Another suitable title for this show would be "My Lieutenant and Russian super-soldier can't possibly be this cute!"
This was a fun episode. It built on Yuuya's blossoming harem lol. It was nice to see Cryska's understanding side, and I'm always entertained by Yui's going all tsundere and Yuuya being the clueless chick magnet. The bit with the swimsuits at the end was icing on the cake. I'm excited that we're getting back to the action with the next episode.
And Inia, so innocent. She just wants Cryska to be friends with Yuuya. All in all an entertaining episode.
It was a very nice character building ep. Cryska does not have much of a frame of reference for family other than Inia. But I think she is learning fast. Yuuya opening up about his past. Although dense (not as bad as IS's Itchka) he seems to understand that Yui is trying to get along with him and reading right through her. And Yui going full Tsundere!
And of course what would not be a perfect end without the whole team throwing innuendos toward their team mates!
This episode was awesome in so many ways.
Glad to see that the main trio are opening up, but Yui acting all cute through the episode made me like her even more.
Cryska looks like it still need more screen time to show her true colors, but we've already seen a glimpsy of that.
Yuuya attitude towards Yui was softened this episode, I'm happy to see that they go at each other throats all the time. He is also finally oppening up his problems, and maybe we can see a better in his attitude towards Yui and Japan linked topics without freaking out
I know that some things were to be expected since "beach" context is a huge indication of the mood for the episodes, but somehow, I really wonder if the director is really handling the series with its initial premise.
I mean... the tropes and all are textbook what you find in a harem comedy, with Yui as the class rep, Cryska being the transfer student etc.
Exaggeration aside, the execution of the whole mess was crude and quite subpar: past the fanservice, it is more like the setup and the forced "character development" that are baffling me in this episode, more so than the previous happy training moments.
For those who don't see where I'm coming: just ignore TE premise a moment and imagine that it is just a high school comedy/drama series with foreigners packed in the lot. It wouldn't be much difference in this case. No offense to anyone who liked this episode, but really, there are way better methods to expose character angst and "development" without ridiculing its own "mature" setup (main culprit would be the telegraphed drama with Yui, spectating Yuuya and Cryska in a "kiss" look alike posture).
Which is a shame, since the point going across with Cryska wasn't too bad, but the context itself is the glaring issue.
Hmm...while I admit that "stuck on the island with two girls in swimsuits while we talk a lot" didn't do much for me (simply because the fanservice crossed the line from "hmm, cute" to "okay, enough of this already), it was nice to get to see some more character development, particularly from Cryska, who's been rather an enigma for the first six eps. (well, 3-6, since she wasn't in 1-2). Glimpses of her background and her occasionally odd perspectives on things suggest that her upbringing was very different than normal (something that informs on her background with Inia), making me interested in what's going on.
Particularly, this makes me interested in her response to Yuuya's revelation about his father--the point that she tells him he should be glad to have parents. Given that his entire point about his dad is that he doesn't have a father--that said father ran out on his family before Yuuya was even born--it makes me wonder if Cryska was basically born in a lab-rat creche or something, without even having identifiable parents. Guess Commie human-building technology found something more productive than East German female Olympic athletes to work on in MLA...
Yui, meanwhile, appears to have elevated her tsundere status to weapons-grade. The little sulking fit in the cave after catching Yuuya and Cryska in an "I know it's not a compromising circumstance but I don't care!" moment pretty much made her seem like a thirteen-year-old with her first crush. Which, depending on her age (she's probably still in her teens, since she was a high-schooler in 1998), and given her likely limited social experience owing to the usual dedication to family duty, etc., etc., she basically is. (The ending, where VG, Vincent, Stella, and Chobi are basically laughing at Yui and Yuuya's kid-romance antics, hangs a hat on this. It's also entertaining that all of them see through Yui's tsuntsun antics in half a second. Which goes a long way towards explaining why the other half of a pairing with a tsundere is always the Generic Clueless Harem Lead Nice Guy, because anyone else would either lose patience and bail or force the girl to cut through the BS and confront reality.)
(I don't know if Europeans have school swimsuits, but I have no idea why Vincent should have called it classic, since Americans definitely don't.)
Inia gets the best bit of the whole episode, when she smirks at Cryska's denial of having any interest in Yuuya. Looks like Yuuya's got himself into that rarest of rarities, the double-tsundere love triangle.
the anime scene where they got rescued seem to be different then that of the manga... i liked more time with inia :upset:
You put the nail on the head as in one of the many things that makes Muv Luv what it is. Those people would be right at home in a highschool romcom. One of the aspects of the universe itself is an experiment of thought along the lines of "We take those harem romcom stereotypes. Put them in highschool romcom moments, with its share of jealousy, misunderstanding and rivalry. Before feeding them to the realpolitik or meat grinder."
I mean, you are right, this is usually an universe fit for "unshaven macho men" (to quote someone who seems to have an unhealthy obsession with them). Either the context is a sore for harem romcom fans or the characters are such for those wanting the meatgrinder to start. And you don't have to like it. You just have to bear it. So when the shit hit the fan, if you cry bitch tears and long for the simpler times, those quirky romcom moments have likely done their job. (emphasis on if)
I do like the fact that Argos Flight and Inia were, however, hanging a lampshade on how ridiculous it was. It would have been better, however, if the writer had actually gone with a more realistic romance development.
(On the other hand, there's part of me that thinks that complaining about how the romance in a LN adaptation that's based off an eroge franchise follows generic tropes for romance in otaku-centric media would be just like me complaining about how the romance in a Harlequin romance novel follows the tropes for pretty much every other Harlequin romance novel. While I'd like things to be better, given the premise, I'm not sure I have the right to expect anything different than what we have so far.)
Before I begin, let me just say that I really didn't like this episode. So if you don't want to read a critical review, it might be a good idea to stop reading now.
I didn't mind the softening that Yui received last episode, but this episode's depiction of her was downright ridiculous, imo. The way they portrayed her character in this episode may well make it impossible for me to take her seriously ever again.
And that final scene... good grief. That's one of the worst anime scenes I've seen in a long time. Am I to seriously believe that this sort of utterly shameless silliness is going on within a military operating in a world severely threatened by a massive alien invasion?
For all the talk of racism/nationalism in this anime, it pales in comparison to the obnoxious male chauvinism of the last scene of this episode, imo.
About the only thing I liked in this episode was Yuuya's character. He's about the only character in this show that consistently acts like a self-respecting professional, let alone a soldier. He's a good character - It's a shame he's been saddled with goofball allies and over-the-top tsunderes.
I can understand people being critical of the ep. The underlying premise with the world on the tip of destruction and you have what we expect to be strong militaristic characters reacting more like as said school romance comedy. I will probably take the underlying fact it was based on a Eroge and so those elements will probably always be present (and I find them entertaining) just as I find the more serious war aspects of the show enjoyable as well. The disconnect between the two parts might be hard for people to understand or enjoy unless is all one or the other. Hey its anime!
If you want a serious sciifi drama go watch Yamato 2199. Now that a good old tale of adventure, war and romance that does not take it to silly levels.
Please bear in mind that the mere "eroge" origin is just nonsensical: surely, you have tons of highschool setting (which seems to be the eternal favorite premise for otaku), however, you have many of them that just get away without the cliche (hell, even some high school stuff actually don't rely on harem antics to deliver romance and all).
Really, the format is not relevant at all: it all depends how things are delivered, which would give a coherent storytelling without challenging the audience suspension of disbelief.
The whole "beach + stranded on a desert island" part could be more original, but is "fine". But really, it is all the tropes oozing in this single episode that just makes you wonder why it involves military personel.
And no, "looking for another series" is again a weird argument push there: you can then excuse any mediocre series because there are better series? I take the opposite: the fact there are good series doesn't mean this one should fell flat on the cliche. The very reason why I likened Yui and Cryska to class rep and transfer student template trope.
Its not an excuse to let bad writing slide, but more of a series can never give an audience all it whats. Sometimes to get to the better part you have to live with it. This is a 20+ ep series. There will be plenty of time for it to sink or swim. So the next question, is such "bad writing" in this early stage unforgivable or do you still see potential to flush out a story. I still see the war aspect of the story engaging and the romance element could possibly be given a better writing out during those times. I have no particular problems with either way it goes.
Yui so cute .
From the preview we will meet BETA ....!
so much off model characters in this episode
and so much jelly
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6th Annual Star Wars Day set for Saturday
This Saturday Lipscomb Athletics will host the 6th Annual Star Wars Day in conjunction with its men's basketball game against ETSU. Game time is set for 4 p.m. in Allen Arena. All tickets are $10.
Members of the 501st Legion MidSouth Garrison will be on hand wearing various Star Wars costumes. They will be available before the game and up until halftime for photos with fans.
Saturday's game is a benefit for 14 families that are in the process of adopting children. 100% of all ticket sales from Saturday's game will be given to the families to help with the mounting expenses associated with adoption.
LipscombSports.com caught up with Glenn Tamboia who has been instrumental in bringing the 501st Legion MidSouth Garrison to Lipscomb since the inaugural event in 2009.
LipscombSports.com: Talk about your involvement with Lipscomb. You've done this for six years now. Why?
Glenn: When we were first contacted six years ago I thought this would be a one shot like many of the events we do. Our reception was huge and we are very happy to come back every year. Only a few venues have us every year and Lipscomb is one of our favorite. Lipscomb University does some great things for the community with a focus on children and family and that means a lot to us.
LipscombSports.com: For the past three years your appearance has directly helped more than 30 families in the process of adoption raise more than $50,000. What does that mean to you?
Glenn: The 501st Legion World wide helped raise $14.7 million for charity worldwide last year, charity is a big part of what we do. Giving back to the community is one of the 501st Legion's highest priorities. Members regularly participate in events to raise awareness of charitable causes, from walk-a-thons to blood drives. Because of this, the 501st Legion proudly refers to themselves as "the bad guys who do good." Members of the 501st Legion get frequently invited to appear at pediatric wards. When the 501st Legion appears in a hospital, they brighten the lives of children going through difficult trials and serious medical treatment. Teaming up with Lipscomb to help children get adopted means a lot to us and is one of many reasons we suit up in our costumes.
LipscombSports.com: One fan recently pointed out that both Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia were adopted. Have you ever thought about that as it relates to this event? What other connections might there be from a Star Wars perspective?
Glenn: Mr. George Lucas has adopted three children over the years after he created the Original Star Wars, so maybe he influenced himself. I know the saga has influenced others to do good things. Both Luke and Leia had some great parents that adopted them and they did some great things for the Galaxy because of it.
LipscombSports.com: Who all can we expect to see on Saturday?
The Dark Lord Himself (Darth Vader) will be attending with a few Imperial troops to include Stormtroopers, Clones, Bounty Hunters and more. We look forward to Saturday.
Tickets for Saturday's game are available online at www.lipscombtickets.com or by calling 615-966-4373.


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Here I am combining projects into a single blog post.
First up, Frankenbaby! This is a Frankenstein hat that I made my nephew for Halloween last year. I was just recently sent the photos. I made up the pattern myself and I do plan on writing it down so you all can make one for your little monster.
Yarn: Cascade 220 in black and green. And a little bit of grey for the bolts and some red embroidery floss.
Second, my Honey Hat. I fell in love with the pattern, Honey Cowl but I didn't have enough yarn. I picked up this yarn at Churchmouse while I was in Brainbridge Island. I thought the stitch pattern and yarn would make a great hat. I made it slightly slouchy. Then I embroidered a tree and some orange leaves to it with some scrap yarn. I love it. Reminds me of a burning field.
Yarn: Malabrigo Worsted, colorway: loro barranquero.
My friends Heather and Erin are due with their first son very shortly. I've been wanting to make these little socks for so long and I knew they were the perfect couple for them. I call them The Snowflake Socks.
Yarn: Cascade 220 green, Knit Picks undyed natural yarn.
The dark spot on the toe is a raindrop!
Lastly, Bailey has been asking me to make him some socks for awhile now. I have had this yarn in my stash for years and thought he would enjoy some Candy Cane Socks. I knit them with an afterthought heel so as not to disrupt the striping pattern. Quite by accident, these socks have the complete opposite striping pattern from each other. WIN! I love it when stuff like that happens.
Yarn: Schachenmayr nomotta Regia Nation Color


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I found that one at allrecipes.com. I can't imagine what was going through the mind of the person who wrote it. I can easily picture someone saddling up a horse, or bellying up to a buffet (or more commonly, to a bar), but saddling up to the buffet? I don't get a clear picture from that. Nevertheless, googling "saddle up to the bar" yields 494 unique hits. I don't get it.
I expect it's a malapropism for sidling up . To me also it doesn't make enough sense to call it an eggcorn.
*If the human mind were simple enough for us to understand,
we would be too simple-minded to understand it* .
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"Sidled with" has become a ugly stud on the mother tongue.
There's a yo' mama joke there, but I don't think I need to explicate it for this crowd.
From a political discussion in my local online community:
"In my opinion, it is indicative of something if the wine industry and other titans of Sonoma County business are throwing their weight behind Carrillo…Saddling up to wealth has implications…"
This is looking more like an eggcorn to me now. The image of "saddling up" lacks the implication of furtiveness that's surely there in most uses of "sidling up", but in both cases, the person doing the sidling/saddling is getting ready to embark on some enterprise, perhaps a dangerous or adventurous one.
Googling "saddling up to" yields somewhere around 140 unique eggcornish hits, but that's a very vague estimate, as it's hard to tell in some cases—in the absence of references to horses, etc.— whether the furtiveness of sidling is implied, or perhaps "saddling up to" a bar has a more Western-movie implication to some. Anyway, a few examples:
"Looks like the green-toothed, cheese-eating surrender monkeys are saddling up to the hoon-hating Pope."
"... and I looking over the selection of oranges at the vegetable stand when out of the corner of my I a see a sweet old lady saddling up to us."
"It is quite an indictment of a supposed Labour Party leader that Blair spent much of his time in office saddling up to the business community…"
Unlike the above examples, this next one shows no implication of furtiveness, but there's a "sidling" connection in the implication of contiguity:
"Saddling up to calming Fennel Creek with its adjacent large greenbelts, this superior location still has a rural feel."
Hey, gang, I can definitely get a picture of strapping myself to some kind of seat at a buffet, and settling in for a long grazing session.
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That's it. You've had it with that tatty old stained wall-to-wall carpet and you're finally ready to take the plunge and install hardwood flooring. But where do you start?
There is an almost infinite variety of flooring options, which can cost you anywhere from about a dollar a square foot for a bare-bones doit-yourself project to $60 a square foot for a high-end, professionally installed custom job.
The question is, which one is right for you and your home?
"The first thing we need to find out from a customer is what they're looking for in a floor," says Hans Schaefer, the sales and marking manager for B.C. Hardwood, a 107-year-old Vancouver company that specializes in high-end flooring.
"There are so many variables that it's almost impossible to say, 'This is how much a floor costs.' " Before you start, ask yourself some key questions.
Where is the floor going? Is it the entire house, a high-traffic area, the basement? Each has its own special needs. What is your style? How big is the space? Is the floor going over radiant heat? And what is your budget?
"That ultimately determines how things are going to go," says Home Depot store associate Moss Brookfield.
Perhaps the most important question is whether you plan to install it yourself or hire someone to do it for you. Most companies that sell hardwood will install it for you at an additional cost. They will also help you decide what the best solutions are for your home.
You can, of course, buy the hardwood then hire your own contractor to do the job. In either case, a professional can advise on design, has the skills and tools to do the job right, and can overcome any difficulties that might arise.
That doesn't mean you can't do the job yourself if you really want to. As Brookfield points out, "It's not rocket science. And when it's all done and you're sitting back and admiring it, there's nothing like knowing you did it yourself."
You can always improve your skills through classes as well as how-to books, websites and online videos. And if you don't own the right tools, you can always rent them.
After that, Brookfield says, "The key to successful flooring is preparation, preparation, preparation. It's kind of an overlooked part of flooring. Your new floor covering, what it sits on is actually more important than the floor itself."
When you or your contractor rips out that old carpet, what lies underneath is the subfloor. Before you install your new hardwood, be aware that the subfloor has to be perfectly level and dry. If it isn't, you can end up with squeaks, warping and other problems.
When you start installing your flooring, the absolutely essential thing to do is to make sure that very first row is perfectly square to the room and at right angles to the floor joists. Otherwise, you'll get to the end and discover you have a major problem.
"I learned that the hard way," Brookfield says. "I was off by an eighth of an inch. It took me three months to fix, and I ended up tearing it out anyway."
But before you lay down a single strip, you have to choose what kind of flooring you're going to install. And that's not so easy, because there are so many options.
- Solid wood hardwood is usually pre-packaged in narrow strips with a tongue-and-groove design that's easy to put together. Plank flooring tends to be wider, more rustic looking and more expensive.
- Engineered flooring is basically plywood with a top layer of veneer. It costs about a third of the price of solid hardwood, but is harder to maintain and typically won't last as long.
- Resilient flooring, or what Brookfield calls "the peel and stick stuff," can be made of vinyl, linoleum, rubber or cork. It's usually the lowest-cost option and the easiest to install, plus it's comfortable to stand on and can mimic the look of wood or ceramic tiles.
- Laminate flooring is simply vinyl flooring designed to look like wood. It was hugely popular a few years ago, but now many people are replacing it with real hardwood, which is more durable.
Basic woods like oak or pine cost less than exotics like cherry, walnut or the Brazilian hardwoods. How the wood is cut and what part of the tree it comes from also affect durability and cost.
"You can't beat the beauty and warmth of hardwood flooring," Brookfield says.
"The nice thing about hardwood flooring is that with just a little maintenance, it can last for generations. And some flooring just gets more beautiful as it ages."


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When Atlanta based ad agency The Jones Group decided it was time to revamp their image and headquarters, they turned to designer Caryn Grossman of CG Creative Interiors to complete the task. With two early 1900's warehouses now in her hands and limitless possibilities, the crafty designer decided it was best not to skimp on the green. Her carefully drafted program called for the application of only sustainable materials and low-impact fabrication and construction, and what resulted was a striking environment ready to stir creativity within the new office.
A firm believer in the benefits of collaboration, Grossman worked closely with People of Resource another Atlanta firm also focused on using local and sustainable materials. Together they created furnishings and finishings made from Kirei Board, a reclaimed waste product of the sorghum industry, and Chroma, a renewable material from 3-form, which gave a colorful kick to the custom desks, conference tables, and brainstorming areas.
To offer a more organic feel to the interior, focal walls were also trimmed with Kirei Board, and paintings by local artists were done on panels of compressed wheat straw. As old industrial constructions go, the warehouses were already laden with a wealth of raw textures and surfaces, such as exposed brick walls, timber beams and columns, hardwood and concrete floors, and the design team made their best effort to maintain the integrity of the existing elements.
Finally, to minimize energy consumption and maximize natural light on the lower level, a translucent Pep floor was installed, and each individual light fixture within the building is custom dimmable and made from recyclable steel. As far as we can see, the final product is a great example of how inventive designers can always find a way to maximize the utility and beauty of sustainable materials in any application.


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Enzyme CaM kinase II relaxes muscle cells: Researchers find overactive enzyme in failing hearts
A certain enzyme, the CaM kinase II, keeps the cardiac muscle flexible. By transferring phosphate groups to the giant protein titin, it relaxes the muscle cells. This is reported by researchers led by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Linke ...
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2007 Big West Championships Results
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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Megan Lewis took the win, and Bethany Nickless finished right behind in 2nd to lead the Gauchos to their second-straight Conference Championship in women's cross country.
"It was a very competitive race, and I was impressed with the way Megan took over about halfway through," said Gauchos assistant coach Avery Blackwell.
"Bethany did a great job to overtake [UC Irvine's] Laura Olvera with less than a kilometer to go, and the entire squad battled back after a slow start."
The Gauchos had to come from behind, and they finished very strongly, with runners in three of the top-five positions. Lewis was first to cross the line with a time of 21:16, with Nickless finishing 2nd at 21:25, and Danielle Domenichelli in 5th at 22:05. The team finished with 44 points, ahead of runners-up UC Riverside (57 points), and third-place UC Irvine (59 points).
Liza Hitchner, who has been battling illness all week, turned in a brave performance and finished in 14th place with a time of 22:35. Freshman Breanne Strenkowski ran well in her first Conference Championships, placing 22nd with a time of 22:57. Also competing for the Gauchos were Alyssa Brown (26th, 23:11), and Ashley Ramirez (28th, 23:13).
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BASKETBALL: Bearcats edge Tigers in final seconds
SPENCERVILLE — Spencerville's Jennifer Post layup with just under 10 seconds left on the clock propelled the Bearcats past Waynesfield-Goshen, 55-53, in a non-league confrontation Saturday.
The loss dropped the Tigers to 5-7 on the season. Spencerville improved to 6-7 for the year.
The Tigers did get a last second attempt by Kaylee Patton at the buzzer. But her driving shot towards the basket fell short to overshadow what was a huge game for the sharp-shooting junior who pumped in a game-high 41 points and kept her team in the game with several clutch baskets.
Spencerville was able to offset Patton's shooting performance by continually exploiting the Tigers interior defense. Bearcat inside players Abby Freewalt, who finished with 20 points, and Post combined for 37 points.
"Our bigs didn't do a very good job defending inside," said Tiger varsity coach Ted Patton. "We kind of let them score at will underneath the basket and then we didn't box out so we gave them an offensive board and when you do that you are not going to be successful."
Another area that hurt the Tigers was their inability to hit from the perimeter. As a team, Waynesfield-Goshen was just 4-of-23 from 3-point range. Only three Tigers cracked the scoring column.
"That is part of our game and if we are not hitting from the outside it really kind of hurts us a little bit," Patton said. "We weren't hitting today."
Spencerville varsity coach Katie Krieg said the game plan was to establish the inside game.
"We were going to feed it into our post and we knew we could finish against them," she said. "We have quick athletic post players so we were really going to use it to our advantage."
Krieg added that on what turned out to be the game-winning bucket, their intention was to get it inside if at all possible.
"We called the time out and set it up and got it in and took it in and feeding it where ever it was open, whether it was a three or a lay-up so it worked out," she said.
As for Patton, Krieg said she knew they were going to have their hands full with the perennial all-conference candidate but she wanted to make sure another Tiger didn't step up to beat them.
"We knew she was going to get her points because she is very good and our plan was to just to guard everyone else hard and play good position defense," Krieg said. "We were trying to keep her in the 20's but we didn't succeed but I think we did everything else right."
With Spencerville relying on their inside play and the Tigers riding the Patton scoring train, the two teams battled evenly throughout most of the first half and after the first eight minutes, the Bearcats owned a 14-12 advantage.
Without much help offensively from her teammates, Patton and co. watched as Spencerville opened up its biggest lead 29-21 with just over one minute remaining in the first half after back-to-back buckets from Freewalt.
However, Patton curbed the Bearcat momentum with by completing a three-point play and as the buzzer finally sounded for halftime, Spencerville owned a 30-24 lead.
With some halftime defensive adjustments and neutralizing the Bearcats inside game, the Tigers outscored Spencerville, 14-5, in the first five minutes of the second half to grab its first lead, 38-35, since the first period.
"We tried to pack it in more on the and not full pressure on the ball to give them (inside players) more help," said Patton about his team's limited success on Spencerville's inside play.
But the Tigers could not maintain the newly found momentum and the Bearcats scored six unanswered points to to regain a three-point lead, 41-38. A Patton bucket late cut the lead back to one and with eight minutes remaining, the Bearcats led, 41-40.
Spencerville garnered the early lead in the fourth quarter and went up 48-43 after yet another inside bucket Freewalt with 3:34 left in the game.
Even though both teams had struggled from the outside, Tiger Sydney Buffenbarger pumped one in from treyland to slice the lead down to two. But the Bearcats, who also had trouble converting from the outside, matched Buffenbarger's three.
However, quicker than you could say "from behind the arc," Patton pumped in a 3-pointer to make it a two-point game, 51-49 with just under two minutes to play.
Freewalt once again hurt the Tigers when her stick back on an offensive rebound with 1:20 left in the game, gave the Bearcats a 4-point lead. But Patton hit consecutive baskets to tie the game at 53-53.
"I think the only time you have a good loss is when you get something from it and I think this will sit hard but the kids will get something from this," Patton said.


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Finally got accepted here, big thanks to Mike for helping me out. Hey guys, my name is Ika, and I live in Netherlands, while this may be fun for you it is nightmare for me because all the fun stuff is in USA.. Classic barn finds vehicles, guns, food etc.. So how does a 21 year old student manage to buy celica? Give me laptop an obd cable and clients and you get more money than anyone you know of your age. I started importing cars from USA in 2012 and it was a dodge charger from 1968, restored it and sold it. I still call it metal coffin on wheels. Second one was the legendary mustang fastback 1968, poor grandpa sold it to me for $500 in state of Tennessee, have been working on it for 2 years before selling it because I was influenced by american car shows where they get 20.000+ for restoring it to original state.. oh well.
Now I just want a car for my self and it is gonna be ra28. Mainly gonna be used for drifting.
Im still looking up info on here and can litelary find everything I need.
My plan for now for celica.
1UZ-FE swap with w58 trans.
IRS swap instead of straight axle.
Honda s2000 seats.
Minor things.
Hopefully Im gonna buy the car this week, it comes with "creamish" interior. Still deciding to sell it and buy black interior or just paint it with vinyl and plastic paint.
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Mosquito Level to Increase, Demands Rise for Protein Producers
- Some northern Washington and Idaho counties are gearing up for increased mosquito levels.
Rain over last week has left considerable standing water which is a breeding ground for the pests.
Some counties either do not have the funds to stay ahead of the problem or just do not have abatement departments at all so are relying on the public to empty any standing water from their property as soon as possible to keep breeding grounds from forming.
Mosquitoes can carry the West Nile virus.
- Reports show protein producers should see continued strong export and domestic demand for their products despite historically high prices.
There has been an upsurge in protein consumption in the American diet over the past several years. Pork and beef exports have also increased 5.3 percent so far this year compared to one year ago.
Export demand should increase further if pork and chicken supplies show meaningful gains in 2015. Demand prospects look positive for U.S. protein producers because key export market competitors are struggling with either tight supplies or disease.


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It takes more than artistic talent to create effective large-format graphics. You also need to have a firm handle on the way big promotional images are perceived and how to use various design elements to make them grab the attention of viewers. Presented here are a few basic rules that, when followed, will result in graphics that print correctly and deliver their promotional message effectively.
Designing graphics for large-format printing is a much different ball game from putting together small-format artwork. People won't be picking up your large-format graphic, holding it in their hands, turning it over, and scrutinizing its text. Instead, it's going to be glanced at quickly from a distance, and, if it's poorly designed, it may simply be ignored.
From the first moment your work is glimpsed, you have only three seconds of a person's attention to convey your message. This is called the three second rule, because if the viewer isn't hooked within three seconds, you lost the sale and wasted time and money producing the graphic.
The truth is that most designers over-design for large-format printing, especially when they're used to designing for smaller formats. But this problem can be avoided if you follow a few basic rules. The result will be graphics that print correctly and deliver their promotional message effectively.
Keep the message short
Ellen Lupton once wrote, "Just as designers should avoid filling space with arbitrary visual effects, writers should remember that no one loves their words as much as they do." This concept is essential to keep in mind. Your graphic design isn't a term paper. It's not an autobiography. It's not even a product sheet. It is an advertisement, and, as such, it needs to carry across your message in no time flat. So text should be short, straightforward, and the biggest bang for your verbiage buck that you can come up with. This goes back to the three second rule mentioned previously. If you can't sell them in three seconds, then that's it—it's over.
As you can see in Figure 1, the graphic on the left is completely inaccessible. From a distance, there is no way that anyone could possibly even know what it's about or want to shell out money based on it. In contrast, the graphic on the right is simple and straightforward. And without the aid of a single photo or illustration, it sells itself. In three seconds, the audience finds a moment of sanity and clarity in a maelstrom of other poorly made large-format graphics.
Once you've decided on how your text message will hook the viewer, you can use supplemental artwork to further flush out the message. Just remember to let the large-format graphic do its job with minimum effort.
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Alfresco Extends Leadership with Major Customer Deals
Open source ECM alternative turns the heat up with 250 customers, 500,000 downloads and 100 partners
BOSTON, April 16, 2007 — Alfresco Software, Inc., the first provider of an open source enterprise content management solution, today announced that its recent release of Alfresco 2.0 has garnered major customer deals and is broadening its community and partner network. The milestones advance its market position as the open source alternative to other Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solutions.
"Alfresco 2.0 is delivering on our open source promise to ECM customers in every market," said John Powell, CEO, Alfresco. "Large customer deployments demonstrate the success of our strategy to make it simple for users to undertake an open evaluation process against proprietary offerings. Our growing community and expanding roster of partners prove that we are disrupting what was once hallowed ground for our competitors."
Among its newest customers are the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Christian Science Monitor.
"When the Office of Aviation Safety (AVS) of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conducted an in-depth survey of nine enterprise content management systems, Alfresco distinguished itself as the product that could make enterprise content management a reality within AVS. Alfresco saved AVS millions and provided a flexible licensing model while meeting and exceeding our technical, functional, ease-of-use, and support requirements. We are excited to be a part of open source ECM and confident in Alfresco's commitment to customer satisfaction and ECM innovation." said AVS Technical Project Manager, Jennifer Frye.
The early success of Alfresco 2.0 signals the impact of open source on the ECM market and its ability to bring products and features commonly found in traditional back-office solutions to the desktop. With more than 500,000 downloads, Alfresco is attracting new contributors and users of its software, which increases its usability and competitive advantage.
"The design and architecture of Alfresco clearly stands apart from other content management solutions – both open source and proprietary," said Curt Edge, Chief Information Officer, Christian Science Monitor. "Alfresco easily integrates with external business engines, search engines, email servers and other enterprise critical capabilities without needing to reinvent the wheel, and its ease of use and powerful functionality are a potent combination. In addition to the technical benefits of Alfresco, we find great value in its open source business model, which allows us to have a hand in the product direction and to leverage community resources to best align the product with our needs," said Edge.
Alfresco 2.0 delivers simple, standards-based and distributed search of Alfresco repositories and the Internet. This is complemented by a straight-forward content solution packaging mechanism -- Alfresco Module Packaging (AMP) and an integrated content platform with the production release of Web Content Management and AMP-enabled Records Management.
Alfresco 2.0 is available for download at: http://dev.alfresco.com/downloads/ or at http://sourceforge.net/projects/alfresco/.
About Alfresco
Alfresco Software, Inc., the first and the leading open source alternative for enterprise content management. It is the first company to bring the power of open source to the enterprise content management market, enabling unprecedented scale and a much lower total cost of ownership than proprietary systems. Founded by a team of content management veterans that includes the co-founder of Documentum, John Newton and former COO of Business Objects, John Powell. Alfresco is based in London. For more information, visit www.alfresco.com.
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Suzuki forsakes its image as a small car manufacturer with the introduction of the XL7 crossover SUV. The 2007 Suzuki XL7 is all-new. Save for elimination of the hyphen the 2007 XL7 only shares its name with the old XL-7.
The new XL7 is longer, wider and more powerful than the outgoing model. If its look seems faintly familiar that's because it's based on the same platform as the Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent models from GM, though it shares no sheetmetal with them. The XL7 is assembled in Canada alongside the Equinox and Torrent. The XL7's V6 engine is built in Japan, however.
The XL7 is a large mid-size SUV that offers even more space for three rows of seats with sufficient room for adults to sit in reasonable comfort in the third row. The name XL7 denotes that this Suzuki can be equipped to carry up to seven passengers. Fold all the passenger seats down, including the front one, and there's a generous amount of cargo space.
As with other crossover utilities, the XL7 offers a much smoother ride on the highway than truck-based SUVs. All-wheel drive is available, improving traction and stability in foul weather traction and on dirt or gravel roads. With one of the most powerful engines in its class, the XL7 offers decent acceleration performance yet it delivers reasonable fuel economy. It's aided by its smooth-shifting five-speed automatic.Model Lineup
Suzuki is offering the XL7 in three trim levels: XL7 ($22,899), Luxury ($24,599) and Limited ($27,949). The XL7 and XL7 Luxury are available in both five-passenger and seven-passenger configuration ($1350). The top-of-the-line XL7 Limited features standard seven-passenger seating. All-wheel drive ($1600) is optional on each trim level.
The base XL7 includes a five-speed automatic transmission with manumatic shift. Standard features also include remote keyless entry, power windows, door locks and mirrors, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, trip computer with driver information center, auto on/off headlamps, black roof rails, 16-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, satin silver interior trim, overhead storage compartment, air conditioning with automatic climate control and an AM/FM/CD stereo system with six speakers.
The three-row, seven-passenger models feature Nivomat load-leveling rear suspension, rear cargo under floor storage and rear air conditioning with separate controls.
The XL7 Luxury adds leather seating surfaces, power driver seat, heated front seats and wood trim accents. The Luxury model with three-row, seven-passenger configuration offers an optional sunroof ($800) or an optional DVD entertainment package ($1100) with wireless headphones and a remote start feature.
The XL7 Limited adds fog lamps, rear spoiler, upgraded roof racks with silver-colored rails and cross bars, aluminum lower bumper valances, 17-inch wheels and tires, AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 with seven speakers (including subwoofer), DVD entertainment system with wireless headphones and auto-dimming antiglare rearview mirror with compass. (XM Satellite Radio requires a subscription.) The optional Platinum Touring package ($2200) for the Limited adds a navigation system, sunroof and unique, plated 17-inch alloy wheels.
Safety features that come standard on all XL7 models include driver and passenger front airbags, side-curtain airbags for all rows of passengers, anti-lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD), electronic stability control (ESP) with traction control, and a tire pressure monitoring system.Walkaround
If there's one design element on the 2007 Suzuki XL7 that's going to cause controversy it has to be the large triangular front turn signals that are integrated into the headlights to match the style of the Suzuki badge. The edges of the turn signals wrap along the top of the pronounced front fender flare while the top side marks the edge of the hood, which covers the full width of the body ahead of the windshield.
Although the XL7 has the same wheelbase as the Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent its overall length is nine inches greater. Some of this increase in length is in the front, giving the vehicle an unusually long hood line.
The rear three-quarter view of the XL7 is the most awkward angle. It has a heavy D-pillar that slopes down from the roof line, leaving a relatively small third-row side window. The one-piece rear tailgate has an exceptionally curved window that tends to accentuate the bulk of the vehicle.
The front bumper is cleverly built in to the front valence with the center portion painted black to make it appear smaller. The rear bumper is also painted black, but it appears hefty.
The XL7 is built on a platform known as Theta that was designed for use as an SUV and is sold only in North America. All the vehicles are made in Canada at a factory that is jointly owned by Suzuki and General Motors.Interior
Since a sport utility is supposed to provide utility, it's good to find Suzuki put plenty of thought into making the new XL7 as versatile as possible while providing an inviting interior, especially in the top trim level.
In five-seat configuration, the XL7 provides a decent amount of interior space in both rows of seats. Indeed Suzuki claims the leg room in the second row of seats is the most generous in the segment.
There is plenty of cargo area behind the rear seats of the five-passenger models.
Getting in and out of the rear seats is easy, an added benefit to the XL7's long wheelbase. The rear wheel well is located behind the seats, allowing for a wide door opening with no intrusion from the wheelwell.
Those who opt for the third row of seats will find there is limited cargo space behind the rear seats when they are in use. However, they split in half and can be folded down to provide a flat surface for cargo carrying.
Compared to some third-row seats offered in other midsize SUVs, the XL7's are relatively comfortable. There is actually enough depth and leg room that a person nearing six foot can sit back there for more than just a few miles. However, because of the small rear side windows it's fairly claustrophobic sitting in the far rear. As with most SUVs, however, the seating is far from being as comfortable as that found in any minivan.
Naturally, the center row of seats fold down for cargo carrying. Unusually, the front passenger seat can also be folded down providing a really long, but far from flat, surface for carrying long pieces of lumber or a ladder or surfboard or what-have-you.
The dashboard is a relatively simple affair, with an easy to see instrument pod in front of the steering wheel containing three gauge clusters. The center stack has a high mounted gearshift lever with window switches mounted alongside. The climate control knobs are well located, as are the radio controls.Driving Impressions
If you like the feel of a traditional, truck-based SUV but want a smoother ride you're likely to find the Suzuki XL7 to your liking. In a way that's an oxymoron as the XL7 is not truck based, nor is it based directly on a car platform. Instead its platform is somewhere between a car and truck, an approach that's becoming more popular as interest in crossover SUVs grows. Its handling falls somewhere between SUV and car, as well.
While the XL7 shares its basic design with the Chevy Equinox it is powered by a different engine. The V6 is derived from a GM engine with dual overhead camshafts. It puts out 252 horsepower, which is considerably more than the overhead-valve engine found in the GM SUVs. It is also built in Japan rather than in the US or Canada.
We found the performance to be quite adequate, at least in a straight line. The five-speed auto shifts gears smoothly but the engine is somewhat noisy. The transmission includes a manual shift feature. We found it somewhat disconcerting that the selected gear does not show up on the marking beside the gearshift lever itself. The only readout is located in the center of the instrument pod.
As we turned on to a freeway on-ramp and accelerated, we discovered the front-drive XL7 we were testing suffered from some torque steer. (Torque steer is a phenomenon that occurs on front-wheel-drive vehicles and is experienced as a gentle tug on the steering wheel under hard acceleration.)
Presumably the all-wheel-drive models do not suffer from this, though we were unable to verify this because we only managed to snag a few minutes in an AWD model while driving on a very short off-road course, which was so mild that it could be traversed in a small front-drive sedan without any problem. However, we found the ride to be very smooth over this unpaved course. The XL7 is not designed for serious off-roading.
The all-wheel-drive version is intended to provide added security while driving in adverse weather conditions. If you can afford the extra $1600 for the AWD option, we'd recommend it as it makes the vehicle a better all-rounder.
We were pleased to find the steering felt better in the XL7 than in the Chevrolet Equinox we last drove. Upon checking the specs we discovered why: the Equinox has electrically powered rack-and-pinion steering while the XL7 gets more traditional hydraulic powered rack-and-pinion steering. Judging from our experiences with electric steering, this still seems to be a case where the old is better than the new. Our only complaint is that the turning radius is too big, which is not conducive to parking in tight parking lots.
Handling is what one would expect from a large and somewhat heavy SUV: It needs respect while cornering. That's not to say it's dangerous; just remember that the XL7 is no sports sedan.Summary
The Suzuki XL7 is ideal for those who need the roominess and smoothness of a minivan but want the look and feel of a SUV coupled with decent performance and reasonable fuel economy. Although the XL7 is offered with AWD it's worth noting that it is not as capable off-road as the smaller Suzuki Grand Vitara. An added bonus is Suzuki's generous 100,000-mile, seven-year, fully transferable, zero-deductible powertrain limited warranty.
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Kuniaki ga, in toshidama cartouche (on each sheet) 国明画(年玉枠)
By 1911, purchased by William Sturgis Bigelow (b. 1850–d. 1926), Boston [see note 1]; 1911, gift of Bigelow to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 19, 2005) NOTES: [1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
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Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., the country's largest independent family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer, announces the release of Evan Williams Cinnamon Reserve Kentucky Liqueur, a new product that marries extra-aged Evan Williams Bourbon with natural hot cinnamon flavour. Bottled at 70 proof and available in both a 750ml and 50ml size, Evan Williams Cinnamon Reserve will be shipping nationally in February at a suggested retail price of $14.99 for the 750ml bottle.
The launch of Evan Williams Cinnamon Reserve follows closely on the heels of the hugely successful introduction of Evan Williams Honey Reserve, which launched in the autumn of 2009, and Evan Williams Cherry Reserve, which debuted in 2010. Since that time, both have enjoyed great sales success and critical acclaim, including winning a Silver Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and being named a "Hot Prospect" brand. Evan Williams Cherry and Honey Reserves, and now Cinnamon Reserve, take advantage of established trends in the distilled spirits industry in general and the American straight whiskey category in particular. Among these is the on-going success and growth of flavoured spirits, as well as the continued popularity of Bourbon, especially Evan Williams, which showed the greatest sales percentage increases among high volume brands since 2008, according to A.C. Neilsen. Heaven Hill fully anticipates that infusing Evan Williams extra-aged Bourbon, the second largest selling Bourbon brand in the United States and the world and a "Best Buy Whiskey of the Year" winner, with natural hot cinnamon flavour will yield similar success as that achieved with Evan Williams Honey and Cherry Reserves.
Like the Honey and Cherry Reserves, Evan Williams Cinnamon Reserve is packaged in the highly-recognisable square Evan Williams bottle, with a clear label carrying the Evan Williams logo and a stylised rendition of cinnamon sticks bursting through flames. With a black and orange capsule closure, the packaging draws on the equity of the Evan Williams brand franchise, but with a contemporary flair. Bottled at an approachable 70 proof, and infused with natural hot cinnamon taste that complements the easy-to-drink Bourbon flavour, Evan Williams Cinnamon Reserve lives up to its tagline of "Intensely cinnamon. Incredibly smooth."
"The launch of Evan Williams Honey and Cherry Reserve has exceeded our expectations," stated Assistant Brand Manager Hannah Venhoff. "Given the strength of the Evan Williams brand franchise and the proven success of the flavoured Bourbon sub-category; we believe it is the perfect time in which to launch Evan Williams Cinnamon Reserve. And with a very approachable price point and a full range of retail and on-premise marketing materials available, we are expecting this brand launch to be red-hot!"
To help merchandise the brand, Evan Williams Cinnamon Reserve is supported by an array of retail promotional materials-including shelf talkers, case cards, and a 50ml counter unit-allowing off-premise operators to create impactful displays that will capture consumer attention. In order to generate sampling in bars and restaurants, on-premise POS including T-shirts and shot glasses will also be made available. A targeted trade advertising schedule will also help create awareness among the key retail and on-premise audiences, and a consumer ad schedule in popular consumer magazines such as Sports Illustrated, Maxim and Rolling Stone will feature the flavoured Evan Williams Reserves, including the new Cinnamon Reserve, in national print ads alongside Evan Williams Bourbon. All materials utilise striking visuals and the "Intensely cinnamon, incredibly smooth" positioning, rendered in fiery orange and black graphics. Support materials also emphasise that Evan Williams Cinnamon Reserve can be consumed as a shot or in a variety of delicious simple cocktails such as the Southern Cin, Blazin' Ale and Sweet Apple Spice.
Founded in 1934, Bardstown, KY-based Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. www.heavenhill.com is the nation's largest independent, family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer and the world's second-largest holder of Kentucky Bourbon. Heaven Hill's diversified portfolio of brands includes The Christian Brothers Brandies; Evan Williams and Elijah Craig Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskeys; Burnett's Vodkas and Gin; Hpnotiq Liqueur; PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur; Lunazul and Two Fingers Tequilas, and Dubonnet Aperitif.
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October 04, 2004
Cocoa Rice Krispies Treats
3 Tablespoons butter
40 marshmallows (I like campfire brand but for some reason they are hard to find. I hate Jet Puffed)
6 cups cereal (cocoa rice krispies or plain)
Coat 13x9x2 inch pan with cooking spray. Melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Removed from heat and stir in cereal. I like to use a cooking spray-coated metal spoon to scoop the cereal out and press into the pan. Cool and eat.
I used Halloween Cocoa Rice Krispies. They had Lucky Charms-esque marshmallow bats and ghosts in them, which was cute, but I thought they might have a weird texture in the treats so I picked them all out (almost 3/4 of a cup worth!) and sprinkled just a few on top.
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Model number 2001e.
Works (only one tuner!!!) with LinuxMCE 710 (kernel 2.6.22-14), and V4L device drivers from the V4L-DVB repository (as at Oct 8 2008). Using an antenna splitter and plugging it into both antenna sockets makes a working TV picture start to break up. Removing the antenna does not help, the tuner seems to "get stuck". This may be a problem with the AGC in the unit. This has been tried with both force_lna_activation=1 and force_lna_activation=0.
NOTE that you must have 2 antenna leads plugged into the unit to get both tuners to work! One into the end, and one into the small coax connector on the side of the unit (using the adapter supplied).
Reported as working (except for IR receiver) 2008-06-17 in linux-dvb mailing list by Ingo Arndt using kernel 2.6.24 with tuxonice-patches http://marc.info/?l=linux-dvb&m=121373651224728&w=2
Also here http://www.linuxtv.org/pipermail/linux-dvb/2007-July/019036.html
Some information lifted from David Hausheer's web pages http://hausheer.osola.com/docs/34
- Pinnacle PCTV Dual DVB-T Diversity Stick requires the following kernel modules: dib7000m, dib7000p, dib3000mc, dvb-usb, dvb-usb-dib0700. These modules are available in the latest Linux kernel. Under Debian the following kernel package from Debian lenny (testing) is needed:
- $ apt-get -t testing install linux-image-2.6.24-1-686
- Download the firmware:
- $ wget http://www.wi-bw.tfh-wildau.de/~pboettch/home/files/dvb-usb-dib0700-1.20.fw
- $ cp dvb-usb-dib0700-1.20.fw /lib/firmware
- $ ln -s /lib/firmware/dvb-usb-dib0700-1.20.fw /lib/firmware/dvb-usb-dib0700-1.10.fw
Manufacturer's (mostly useless) link- don't expect to find manuals or details here!
Probably the same as Elgato EyeTV Diversity and Hauppauge_WinTV-NOVA-TD-Stick (see this review).
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