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Hangar 9® UltraCote® is a high tech polyester covering that features a unique multi temperature-controlled adhesive and shrinkage system, making it versatile and easy to apply. A patented polymerizing process permanently fuses the color to the polyester film covering, eliminating the possibilities of color-layer separation and permits repositioning the covering on your model. UltraCote's unique ability to both shrink and stretch make it superior to other coverings for going around tight curves and wingtips.
Temp ranges are as follows: Adhesion to wood begins at 200 to 220 degrees F. Shrinkage onset begins at 300 degrees F. Maximum shrinkage is at 350 degrees F.
Surface Preparation: The covering job can only be as good as the finish of the surface it's applied over. In order for the covering to properly adhere to a surface, the surface must first be smooth and clean. Sand the model using a sanding block and progressively finer sandpaper, with the final sanding being done with 320 grit paper. Vacuum away all of the dust, as specks of dust under the covering will leave unsightly bumps. Fill gaps and dents with a high-quality filler. If using light-colored UltraCote® (such as white or yellow), use a tan-colored filler that matches the wood color to prevent the filler from showing through.
Pro Tip - Some professional builders "raise the grain" then sand a second time with 320 or 400 grit paper for the ultimate finish. After the model is sanded, use a damp cloth to wipe down the model. Some modelers prefer to use a fine-mist squirt bottle filled with water to dampen the surfaces to be covered. As the surface dries, imbedded wood fibers in the surface will "stand up." When dry, sand the surfaces again using 320 or 400 grit paper. Raising the grain now and sanding it off will prevent the grain from raising later under the covering, creating a bumpy finish. Vacuum the model thoroughly and avoid touching the model with oily hands.Your model is now ready for covering!
Trim Film to Size: Start by covering the bottom of one wing half. Using scissors or sharp hobby knife, cut a piece of UltraCote® a few inches larger than needed to cover the wing. Remove the backing (save for later) and place the covering with the adhesive (dull) side down, centered over the wing. Set the covering iron to the application temperature of 220°F.
Pro Tip - If the iron you're using does not display the actual temperature, here is a tip that will ensure your iron is properly set.Water boils at 212°F. Allow your iron to warm up at a medium setting. When the iron reaches its stabilized temperature, carefully pour a few drops of water on the iron's surface. Adjust the temperature until the water just begins to boil off. This method is surprisingly accurate and is generally within 10° (of the exact application temperature of 220).
Tacking Covering to Spar: Tack the covering to the spar or the high point of the wing, using your iron as shown (an iron sock is highly recommened). Gently pull the covering toward the root and toward the tip, as you work the iron from the center of the spar to the root and tip of the wing. Press gently with the iron, allowing the heat (not pressure) to activate the adhesive and bond the covering to the high point. Ideally, the covering will naturally lay flat against the entire surface with a minimum of wrinkles.
Covering a Solid-Sheeted Wing: If covering a solid-sheeted wing, work from the center of the spar outward to the trailing edge and then to the leading edge as shown, using the iron at 220°F. If a wrinkle develops, the covering can be carefully lifted and reapplied.
Covering an Open-Structure Wing: If covering an open-structure wing, work from the spar toward the trailing edge, gently sliding the iron (set at 220°) toward the trailing edge with the iron contacting two ribs. Using your iron, adhere the covering to the remaining ribs, working toward the tip and the root. Now complete the open structure leading edge, using the same method. If the leading edge is sheeted, then follow the technique listed above under "Covering a Solid-Sheeted Wing."
Sealing the Edges: With the iron set to 220°F, seal the leading and trailing edges. Using a straight edge and a sharp #11 hobby knife, carefully trim the excess covering from the leading and trailing edge, allowing a minimum of a 1/4" overlap to wrap around the leading and trailing edge of the wing. Now seal the leading and trailing edges securely with the covering iron.
Wing Tip: Depending on the amount of the curvature of the wing tip, high heat (up to 350°F) may be needed to shrink and stretch the covering to eliminate all the wrinkles. Preset the iron to 300°F. Pull and stretch the covering around the wing tip while applying heat with the iron. Remember, UltraCote® can be carefully lifted and repositioned to help eliminate wrinkles. This feature is beneficial, especially when covering sharply curved wing tips. Continue working, pulling, and heating the covering around the tip until the covering is past the center of the tip. It may be necessary to increase the temperature of the iron to achieve greater shrinkage to eliminate all wrinkles. Trim the excess covering using a #11 hobby knife, then reseal the covering on the wing tip
Pro Tip - If sealing the covering in tight areas such as corners or fillets, using the Hangar 9® ProTrim Sealing Tool is very helpful and results in a professional finish.
Covering the Top of the Wing: Using the backing from the wing panel that you just covered as a template, cut a piece of UltraCote® to be applied to the top of the wing. Be sure to cut a top panel, making sure that the adhesive is on the correct side. Apply the covering to the top of the wing using the same techniques as described in steps 3 through 6. Be sure that the covering overlaps a minimum of a 1/4" when trimming the edges and securely seal the edges with the iron.
Shrinking the Covering: Now it's time to shrink the covering. With the iron set to 300°F, apply heat using the same pattern used to apply the covering starting at the spar and working outward. It may be necessary to increase the temperature to 320°F to get rid of stubborn wrinkles. Use the minimum amount of heat necessary to tighten the covering.
Pro Tip - Use heat, not pressure, to shrink the covering taught. If pressure is applied, gouges can be pressed into the wood. Let heat, not pressure, do the work. Alternate Method: A heat gun can also be used to shrink the covering. This works particularly well over an open structure. It can also be used over a solid structure if a Hangar 9 Covering Glove™ is used to gently press the covering to the surface after heat is applied.
Covering Fuselages and Other Solid Surfaces: The technique for covering fuselages and other simple flat surfaces is identical to covering a solid wing. Start with the bottom, then sides, and finally the top. First, tack the center of the surface down using an iron set to 220°F. Work outward from the center, bonding the covering to the surface. Trim and seal the edges. About 1/4" or more overlap is recommended when applying the next piece of covering. Shrink the covering, using the same method as described above.
Multi-Temperature Control System: Understanding the benefits of this system and how to use it will make covering with UltraCote® easy and help to ensure professional results. When using UltraCote®, there are three important temperatures to be aware of.
Application Tempature-220°F (100°C): At 220°, the adhesive on UltraCote® becomes active, allowing the covering to be attached to the model.While 220° will fully bond the covering to the model, it is well below the temperature that causes UltraCote® to shrink. This is exactly what's needed when first attaching covering to the model to prevent the covering from distorting.
Application Tempature-220°F (100°C): At 220°, the adhesive on UltraCote® becomes active, allowing the covering to be attached to the model.While 220° will fully bond the covering to the model, it is well below the temperature that causes UltraCote® to shrink. This is exactly what's needed when first attaching covering to the model to prevent the covering from distorting.
Pro Tip - Many professional builders mark this temperature on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for quick reference, as this temperature is used frequently whenever putting on covering.
Pro Tip - Many professional builders mark this temperature on their covering iron with a marker or striping tape for quick reference, as this temperature is used frequently whenever putting on covering.
Shrink On-Set Temperature-300°F (134°C) At 300°F, UltraCote® begins to shrink. This is called the Shrink On-Set point. After the covering is attached using an iron set to 220°F, the next step is to shrink the covering. This initial shrinking is done with the iron set at 300°F. Maximum Shrinkage Temperature-350°F (162°C) At 350°F, UltraCote® reaches its maximum shrinking point. Raising the temperature above this point will not cause further shrinkage.
Shrink On-Set Temperature-300°F (134°C) At 300°F, UltraCote® begins to shrink. This is called the Shrink On-Set point. After the covering is attached using an iron set to 220°F, the next step is to shrink the covering. This initial shrinking is done with the iron set at 300°F.
Maximum Shrinkage Temperature-350°F (162°C) At 350°F, UltraCote® reaches its maximum shrinking point. Raising the temperature above this point will not cause further shrinkage.
Pro Tip - Always use the minimum heat necessary to remove wrinkles when tightening the covering, thus allowing plenty of shrinkage/temperature range remaining if it's necessary to further shrink the covering.
Multiple Colors: When applying covering with a second color, it's important that the light color be applied first (under the dark color) to prevent the dark color from showing through. Where colors meet or at the edge of the covering, it is important to not overheat this area (over 300°F), as this will shrink and distort the straight edge. Use a Sealing Iron Sock: A covering sock placed over the iron is highly recommended, as it usually prevents the surface of the iron from scratching. The sock absorbs heat and will require the user to work slower or to turn the heat up 10%. Almost all professional builders use covering socks. Hangar 9 offers one of the best that features muslin on one side to prevent heat damage and soft cotton on the other side for a soft, scratch-free finish. Dryer is Better: Wood naturally absorbs moisture.Wood models actually grow and shrink slightly throughout different seasons. This can be experienced by traveling from the humid Midwest of the United State to the dry deserts of Las Vegas. After a few days in the desert, the model develops covering sags due to model shrinkage. It is recommend that you cover the model in a dry climate if possible. Placing the model in a room with a dehumidifier for several days before covering the model may prevent the covering from sagging due to model shrinkage. Painting: UltraCote® will accept most types of polyurethane, epoxy, and automotive acrylic paints. It's recommended that the surface be scuffed with 000 steel wool or Scotch® bright pads then thoroughly cleaned with acetone or thinner before painting. Model Dope or butyrate-based paint are not compatible with UltraCote®. Bubbles and Blemishes: Occasionally the intense heat from the sun can cause bubbles and blemishes in the covering, especially when using dark colors. To remove these, heat the bubbled area using a heat gun to expand the air under the covering, causing the bubble to rise. Quickly pop the bubble using a needle then wipe the area using a cold, wet wash cloth. The wet wash cloth rapidly cools the area, allowing the covering to re-adhere. It may take several tries to completely remove the bubble/blemish, but this method works great. Clean Up: The adhesive can be removed from the iron or model using acetone or a mild thinner.
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What this Warranty Covers: Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the "Product") will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 years from the date of purchase.
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What is Not Covered This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, (ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or due to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii) modification of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, or (v) Products not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer. OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER'S INTENDED USE. 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What's Up in Pizza: Pizza Clubs, Chain Discounts, and Marc Malnati's Business Advice!
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- Renee Moore probably didn't know what she was getting into when she told her boyfriend, Jeff McQueen, that he should start a pizza club. According to the Gazette he took her at her word, and the group—Pizza Addicts Anonymouse—has ballooned up to 150 members since April, despite very little promotion on the couple's part. McQueen, a meterologist and former New Yorker, is a die-hard pizza lover; the club goes on monthly outings to celebrate, learn about, and devour pies. Members pull from all over the D.C. area, and span from college students hankering for a slice to older Italian women making their own pies. "There are a lot of closet pizzaholics out there," says McQueen. "These people really know good pizza." A sentiment any Slice'r can get behind!
- We're all familiar, I think, with Jon Stewart's Chicago pizza rant, a smack down of titanic proportions that aired this past November. Maybe you also caught the follow up segment, wherein Marc Malnati (of Lou Malnati's) visited the Daily Show to personally serve Jon a slice of Chicago-style pizza, in a conciliatory gesture. What we're perhaps less familiar with (or some of us anyway) is the background Marc brought to handling himself with the comedian. According to Crain's Chicago Business, Marc approaches a lot of what he does through the lens of therapy and open communication. When he stepped in to take over the family business, one of the early changes he made was to hire a business coach and therapist—at the encouragement of his wife, Jeanne—to help teach his staff, new and old, communication skills. For the past 22 years, they've kept at it, and of the company's 130 managers, 110 participate in the monthly sessions. This therapeutic method of dealing with problems has helped Mr. Malnati in his own life, making him more conscious of how he relates to others—including certain comedy show hosts!
- Finally, there are a couple of anniversaries to celebrate! Pizza Hut traditionally lays claim to having sold the first thing ever (a pizza) over the internet, in 1994...making 2014 their 20th anniversary! According to Entrepreneur, to honor the event, they've brought back their seriously old-school ordering system, "PizzaNet", and are offering 50% off a medium or large pizza for "Hut Lovers" members ordering online between now and Friday, January 10th.
- WSJ's MarketWatch has kept an eye on the other big anniversary this year—John Schnatter opened the first Papa John's in 1984. 30 years and 4,300 restaurants later, Papa John's has their own celebratory deal: now through January 26th, with the online purchase of any regularly priced large pizza you can also order a large, one-topping pie for only 30 cents more (and can add on the Papa's Chocolat Chipe Cookie for only $5).
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Appearing on tonight's East Coast Power Nap is Natalie Levant, Brian Six, Setoiyo, Elise Thompson-Hohl, Aaron Hertzog, Jim Ginty, Mike Logan and a guest appearance by Dan Vetrano. There will be an overarching sketch performed by hosts Alejandro Morales and TJ Hurley between the sets.
East Coast Power Nap is upstairs at the balcony at The Trocadero Theater (1003 Arch Street) at 8:30 (doors @ 8:00). Tickets are $5.00. To get excited for the show, check out their "Leaked Outtakes" video. The sketch imagines what you would say about your friend behind their back while you were being asked questions "off camera."


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Come on, Google (NASDAQ:GOOG). You're never this flustered. When the smartphone market started bumping, with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) making headway against Research in Motion (NASDAQ:RIMM) and Palm five years back, you didn't panic. You made Android and got it partnered up with an army of strong (at the time) phone makers like Samsung (PINK:SSNLF) and Motorola (NYSE:MMI), staking your claim on the market.
That strategy hasn't really worked with the tablet market, though. With the exception of Amazon's (NASDAQ:AMZN) Kindle Fire, which controls about 14% of the tablet market, Android tabs from MMI, SSNLF, and an army of others have gotten smacked down hard by the iPad.
Still, Google, your new plan to sell your own tablets through an online store just seems desperate.
A co-branding strategy
Perhaps "desperate" is too harsh. To clarify, rumors that Google has been gearing up to sell its very own Android tablet have been circulating in the press since 2010, but those rumors are increasing in clarity today. A Thursday report in the Wall Street Journal said that Google plans to sell a line of official tablets through a new online store, similar to Apple's online storefront and Amazon's retail empire.
These tablets will carry the Google brand, but also the brands of manufacturing partners that Google already works with, including Samsung and AsusTeK (PINK:AKCPF). These will be new devices, so rather than a Samsung Galaxy Tab with a Google sticker on it, the official Google Samsung tablet will be something new. The arrangement will be similar to the one Google has with its official Android phone, the Nexus One, which is manufactured by HTC (PINK:HTCXF).
That's not all, though. Google will start manufacturing tablets in addition to slapping its name on machines made by others. While a number of Wall Street analysts expected that Google wouldn't keep the gadget producing arm of Motorola Mobility after it acquired the company, these new reports claim that Google will use MMI to make itself a manufacturing player as well.
Many soldiers in the battle for market share
Google's plan, then, is this: It's going to have all its Android tablets in one little stable with its brand on top so consumers can shop with confidence, and the company will double down by making a bona fide Google Tablet alongside a bunch of other officially sanctioned ones. With all those options, consumers will follow!
Then, with more Android tablets on the market, Google will start upping its share of the growing tablet advertising market — the iPad controls 88% of tablet ad traffic — and Google will finally have the new mobile revenue stream to add to its $38 billion per year ad pull.
It simply won't work, though. The biggest problem is that Google simply can't match Apple's retail footprint. Even if it does set up an online store and distribution center without a problem, it still won't have anything close to the 361 hugely popular brick-and-mortar retail outlets that Apple has to sell iPads. There's an entire culture of waiting in line at stores that fuels Apple's mobile device business, and Google can't match it.
The other problem is that even if it starts manufacturing its own goods, Google will still have to find a way to woo customers. What will the official Android tablet do that the iPad doesn't? Will it be cheaper than the Kindle Fire? It either needs to be the sexiest machine in the world or the cheapest, because otherwise Google will have an impossibly difficult time trying to communicate to consumers why its tablets are worth buying.
The next major version of the Android operating system, called Jellybean, is expected out by the end of the second quarter. We should know more about Google's grand master tablet plan then.
As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not own a position in any of the stocks named here. Follow him on Twitter at @ajohnagnello and become a fan of InvestorPlace on Facebook.


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New 2020 LexusES 350 Luxury Sedan
- Stock: L26714
Comments & Reviews
- Fuel Economy
- 22.0/33.0 mpg City/Hwy
- Exterior Color
- Eminent White Pearl
- Interior Color
- Flaxen
- Body/Seating
- Sedan/5 seats
- Transmission
- 8 speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- front-wheel
- Engine
- 3.5L V-6 cyl
Highlighted Features
- Navigation system
- Lane departure
- Distance pacing cruise control
- Leather upholstery
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Power moonroof
- Wireless phone connectivity
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Distance pacing cruise control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: Lexus Enform Safety Connect
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Garage door transmitter: HomeLink
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Memory seat
- Navigation system
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power moonroof
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote engine start: keyfob
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Steering wheel memory
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 235/45VR18.0
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear tires: 235/45VR18.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 18"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- CD player
- CD-MP3 decoder
- Diversity antenna
- Primary LCD size: 12.3"
- Radio data system
- Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 3
- Smart device integration
- Speaker type: Pioneer
- Speakers: 10
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Turn-by-turn navigation directions
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Basic warranty: 48 months/50,000miles
- Corrosion perforation warranty: 72 months/ unlimited distance
- Maintenance warranty: 12 months/10,000miles
- Powertrain warranty: 72 months/70,000miles
- Roadside assistance coverage: 48 months/ unlimited distance
- 3rd row seats: none
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Genuine wood console insert
- Genuine wood dashboard insert
- Genuine wood door panel insert
- Heated front seats
- Leather shift knob
- Leather steering wheel
- Leather upholstery
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power 2-way passenger lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: bench
- Ventilated front seats
- Cylinder configuration: V-6
- Drive type: front-wheel
- Engine liters: 3.5
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 22mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 26mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 32mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 15.9gal.
- Horsepower: 302hp @ 6,600RPM
- Manual-shift auto
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 24
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Torque: 267 lb.-ft. @ 4,700RPM
- Transmission: 8 speed automatic
- Variable intake manifold
- Variable valve control
- Auto-dimming door mirrors
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: trunk
- Tailpipe finisher: chrome
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Compression ratio: 11.80 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,655kg (3,649lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 94.0mm x 83.0mm (3.70" x 3.27")
- Engine displacement: 3.5 L
- Engine horsepower: 302hp @ 6,600RPM
- Engine torque: 267 lb.-ft. @ 4,700RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,864mm (73.4")
- Exterior height: 1,445mm (56.9")
- Exterior length: 4,976mm (195.9")
- Front headroom: 953mm (37.5")
- Front hiproom: 1,397mm (55.0")
- Front legroom: 1,077mm (42.4")
- Front shoulder room: 1,420mm (55.9")
- GVWR: 2,150kg (4,740lbs)
- Interior cargo volume: 473 L (17 cu.ft.)
- Interior maximum cargo volume: 473 L (17 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 2,829L (99.9 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 960mm (37.8")
- Rear hiproom: 1,379mm (54.3")
- Rear legroom: 996mm (39.2")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,379mm (54.3")
- Towing capacity: 454kg (1,000lbs)
- Turning radius: 5.9m (19.4')
- Wheelbase: 2,870mm (113.0")
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Blind spot: warning
- Compass
- Configurable
- Delay-off headlights
- Display: digital
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Forward collision: Lexus Safety System+ mitigation
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Lane departure: Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Steering Assist active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Parking sensors: rear
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear collision: warning
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window blind
- Rear window defroster
- Tachometer
- Traffic sign information
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Rear side impact airbag
- Security system
- Tracker system: Lexus Enform Safety Connect
- Traction control
Dealer Notes
Both practical and stylish! Lexus prioritized fit and finish as evidenced by: automatic dimming door mirrors, power moon roof, and seat memory. Smooth gearshifts are achieved thanks to the refined 6 cylinder engine, and for added security, dynamic Stability Control supplements the drivetrain.
We know that you have high expectations, and we enjoy the challenge of meeting and exceeding them! Please don't hesitate to give us a call.
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 3.0
May pros but might not buy if I could do it over.
By Gerry on Wednesday, December 25, 2019Great to drive. Plenty of power and good handling. Beautiful luxury interior and exterior looks. There are two big shortcomings. The driver's seat is very uncomfortable and hard. This is a big deal. There is not enough padding, You can feel hard bumps where the steel is in the seat. Another negative is the quirkiness of the technology. It's not always predictable. The mouse is a distraction from driving. The 12 inch screen is a real plus. It comes with the nav package which has great graphics. However you would be better off without nav and use instead the nav apps on your phone. They are easier to use than the Lexus nav. Overall the techology in the car needs to be rethought
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Improvement over previous ES
By hjs on Saturday, October 19, 2019Love the styling, love the fit and finish, love the interior, love the power. Base ES does not come with acoustic side glass, road noise is well controlled but could be better on this class of car. Avoid the bridgestone tires as they are loud! Fortunately mine came with standard 17" michellins. Noticeable wind noise..only when breezy though. Once and only once when putting car in reverse it bucked so hard it felt like a car hit me from behind! Hasn't done it since. Touch controller makes it impossible to safely change car/audio settings. Rear side glass is thinner than front. Come on Lexus! No wonder I hear more noise from the rear than front! Overall car is much improved in just about all areas and much improved compared to my 2017 ES. Now if Lexus would do away with the energy green tires road noise would probably be improved and make acoustic side glass standard across the lineup and change the dangerous touch controller to a touch screen, it would make car much better in my opinion.
- 4.0
Great on the big things but missing the little
By Will on Saturday, November 30, 2019I think the ES350 is a beautiful car. And after driving several other cars, the v6 feels very powerful. The ride is quiet and smooth. The interior is refined. The not-leather seats are perforated, heated and cooled. The dash and doors have matching wood trim that is wonderful to look at. So why am I less than 5 star feeling? Because for $44k I don't have anywhere to put my sunglasses. The only USB plugs are under two covers in the center console and plugging in my phone means blocking a cup holder and the CD player. My 2011 Mustang has configurable ambiance lighting and dash display, but not this car. I can choose analog or digital speedometer, but not the background or the colors. And it has remote start but that isn't mentioned anywhere. Instead they tell you to subscribe to Enform service to use remote start. But I found out that using the door lock button to Press, Press, Hold will remote start the car. So a great car that has enough small problems to annoy me. As far as value goes, you can get the same features in an Avalon or an Accord for $10k less.
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The Hofstra University Department of Athletics is excited to announce that new lights have been installed at James M. Shuart Stadium.
The project, which started on October 21, was completed on October 25.
Hofstra worked with Musco Sports Lighting on the installation of the new lighting at James M. Shuart Stadium, which opened in 1963 as Hofstra Stadium and was renamed after former Hofstra President James M. Shuart in 2002.
The new lighting includes four 90-foot poles that each houses 84 1500-watt metal halide lamps.
In addition, eight LED fixtures for walkways and bleacher lighting have been installed.
The entire system will be operated using Musco's Control-Link® system. Control-Link® is a reliable, cost-effective system that helps control, monitor, and manage new recreational facility lighting.
The fall of 2012 saw James M. Shuart Stadium outfitted with a brand-new FieldTurf Revolution surface.
James M. Shuart Stadium, the largest and finest outdoor sports and entertainment complex on Long Island, regularly hosts approximately 100 events each year.
The stadium will host the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Quarterfinals on Saturday, May 17, 2014.


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Sunday, December 13
An Easy Chocolate Ginger Truffles Recipe You'll Love
Chances are good that over the next couple of weeks, you'll be attending a few holiday parties. You'll be needing hostess gifts. Flowers, wine, and fudge are all fine, but truffles are better. Truffles are elegant and stylish. Better for you, truffles are easy to make, really easy.
Here's a recipe for Easy Ginger Chocolate Truffles that I love and know you will too. Rich chocolate is enhanced with spicy, fragrant candied ginger for a uniquely intense flavor. Placed inside of decorative foil cups, these easy ginger chocolate truffles make a festive holiday gift.
These truffles are also going into the big Eat Christmas Cookies cookie jar. Want to share your cookies with us? Just send them over by December 20th. Find out how here. And check out the amazing stash of Christmas cookies we've gotten so far.
I also just discovered that Nic of the delicious Cherrapeno is hosting this month's SHF, the Holiday Edition. So I'm sending some truffles her way.
Easy Chocolate Ginger Truffles
Makes about 2 dozen truffles
Print recipe only here.
2 cups high quality bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup candied ginger, finely diced (wet your knife first for easier dicing)
unsweetened cocoa for rolling
1. Put chocolate in a heat-proof bowl.
2. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring heavy cream just to a boil. Pour over the chocolate, and stir with a small spatula until smooth. Stir in the ginger. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1-1 1/2 hours. Check it. The chocolate should be thick yet still pliable.
3. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a teaspoon or a melon-baller, scoop balls of chocolate and drop them on the prepared sheet. (Don't worry about shaping them. That comes later.) Place the pan of truffles in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
4. Place cocoa in a small, deep bowl. Dust both palms with cocoa. Roll each truffle into a ball. Drop in the cocoa until coated. Shake off excess cocoa. Place in decorative paper or foil cups, if using. Store truffles in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You may need to reshape or redust with cocoa before serving. Serve at room temperature.
Here are more edible holiday gifts from Food Blogga you might enjoy:
Traditional Italian Almond Biscotti
How to Make Italian Pizzelle Cookies in 5 Easy Steps
Mom's Peanut Butter Fudge
Orange, Date, and Pecan Bread
Here are more delicious truffles to try:
Cookie Dough Truffles recipe from Big Red Kitchen
Mocha Truffles recipe from Use Real Butter
White Chocolate Truffles from Serious Eats
Boozy Bitter Chocolate Truffles recipe from Chez Pim
Gluten-Free and Vegan Chocolate Orange Truffles recipe from Elana's Pantry
24 comments:
- T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types said...
Talk about a heavenly combination! I think I've got all of this in the pantry! The word "easy" always gets my attention this time of year!
- December 13, 2009 at 6:02 PM
- Sean said...
This is a pretty good idea for gifts. I'm kinda tired of making choux and cookies for all these parties...
Good thinking!
- December 13, 2009 at 6:19 PM
- Rosa's Yummy Yums said...
A wonderful recipe! Mmmhhh, chocolate and ginger!
- December 13, 2009 at 8:34 PM
- kellypea said...
My girlfriends would thump me on the head if I left such luscious treats. Besides, they'd probably not make it out the door ; )
- December 13, 2009 at 9:04 PM
- Finla said...
Love the ginger and chocolate combination and the truffles look so so perfect.
- December 14, 2009 at 12:14 AM
- Tasty Eats At Home said...
Ooh, love these! Hint to anyone coming to my house soon - make these and bring them to me!
- December 14, 2009 at 5:41 AM
- The Teacher Cooks said...
These look incredible! I do love your blog. Great job!
- December 14, 2009 at 2:05 PM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
tw-I thought "easy" would pique some interest. ;)
sean-Glad you like them!
rosa-mmm... indeed.
happycook-Why, thank you kindly.
teachercooks-I appreciate that so much. Thanks.
- December 14, 2009 at 2:42 PM
- joe@italyville said...
Susan, my wife would looooove these. Ok, I would too!
- December 14, 2009 at 2:50 PM
- Christine said...
These look wonderful, Susan and they will be going to our next holiday party this weekend. Thanks for such a great idea!
- December 14, 2009 at 2:52 PM
- Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...
I really need to make these Susan. They are right in lkine with the "easy on the cook" baking recipes I like to make during the holidays.
- December 14, 2009 at 10:48 PM
- Cakelaw said...
Perfect for Christmas - I love the sound of these!
- December 15, 2009 at 3:11 AM
- Patricia Scarpin said...
Susan, I made truffles two days ago, to give as a Xmas present to my best friend - I absolutely love yours, so I'll have to make truffles again. The problem is I would eat all the ginger prior to actually making the recipe... ;)
- December 15, 2009 at 3:12 AM
- Flowers said...
Your blog looks yummy. Thanks for sharing the recipe of Easy Chocolate Ginger Truffles. Enjoyed it very much.
- December 15, 2009 at 3:51 AM
- Alexa said...
The combination of chocolate and ginger sounds amazing. I'll add it to my list of treats to try. Thanks!
- December 15, 2009 at 6:30 AM
- Nic said...
Ginger and chocolate is one of the best combinations you can get, and the truffles are the perfect gift to give over the holidays.
Thanks so much for your SHF submission!
- December 15, 2009 at 9:04 AM
- Rambling Tart said...
Mmm, Mmm good! These look and sound lovely :-)
- December 15, 2009 at 11:25 AM
- Abby said...
Truffles are an easy treat with a big punch in the impressive category. Win-win!
- December 15, 2009 at 5:54 PM
- Lynda said...
I love the combination of ginger and chocolate. The ginger adds a nice zing to the richness of the chocolate, and almost makes it easy to eat even...more!
- December 15, 2009 at 7:39 PM
- Stephanie Stiavetti said...
Can I just tell you how happy this recipe makes me? You rock, lady.
- December 16, 2009 at 10:09 AM
- Unplanned Cooking said...
Chocolate and ginger... love it!
- December 16, 2009 at 1:18 PM
- ♥Sugar♥Plum♥Fairy♥ said...
Ola Susan-u made my day-the joys of spring(love d nt v colc winters though) over whelm me now...thanx a ton and yeah am baking today too!!!and found this blog last night and i was like this one is cool-am out looking for cookie recipes here w a crunch-they delight me and mommy has got me another goody bag for my baking that am jus so so excited with!!!!
- December 16, 2009 at 9:08 PM
- Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) said...
Hmm, I have all of the ingredients in my pantry. Might have to try these tonight.
- December 18, 2009 at 10:56 AM
- Unknown said...
Candied ginger is good on it's own. Combining it with chocolate just makes it so much more irrisistible!
- December 20, 2009 at 3:47 PM


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October 25, 2013
India cuts troubling mining probe short
By Ed McKenna
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NEW DELHI - A nationwide enquiry into illegal mining in India was aborted before it completed its investigation into the failings of the country's mining industry. The study had prompted the government to ban mining in two states and arrest high-ranking politicians.
The government's October 16 decision to terminate the enquiry is a worrying indicator of its commitment to ending corruption and malpractice in the mining sector, says Vijay Pratap, convener of the think tank South Asian Dialogues on Ecological Democracy.
"Our government has been overwhelmed by the corporate power of mining companies. The government had to stop this enquiry because too many uncomfortable truths were being revealed about
the nexus between politics and companies," he told IPS.
The commission, headed by Justice M B Shah, was appointed in November 2010 to investigate illegal iron ore and manganese mining practices and track the financial records of transactions in the mining industry between 2006 and 2010.
Illegal mining in resource-rich states of India spans unlicensed encroachment of forest areas, bribery, under-payment of government royalties, environmental offences and displacement of tribal communities.
Two earlier reports by the Shah Commission on illegal mining across the country led to a ban on the country's largest iron ore mines in the states of Karnataka and Goa.
The government's decision to end the enquiry will halt detailed hearings in three of the states listed in the commission's terms of reference - Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
UV Singh, a member of the Shah Commission, told IPS that the government gave no justification for its decision to end the investigation before it could conclude its study.
"There is no reason. The investigation was incomplete. Major details were missing from our study, while in three states we were unable to commence any enquiry. Justice Shah is not satisfied with this outcome," he told IPS.
According to the report on Goa's iron ore mining sector, 90 mines had been operational without the requisite permission from the National Board for Wildlife. In September 2010 the government declared a temporary ban on all mining activity in Goa, which is still in place, and revoked all mining licenses in response to a report by the commission. The small western state of Goa accounts for more than half of India's iron ore exports.
The commission's latest report described the state's failings to regulate the industry as "a deliberate omission that resulted in illegal mining and a huge loss to the exchequer."
The commission has estimated that illegal mining in Goa has cost the state financial losses of up to six billion dollars.
High-ranking government officials flagged by the commission for their involvement in bogus mining practices include Goa's former director of mines and geology, Arvind Lolienkar, who was suspended for his alleged involvement in illegal mining.
M E Shivalinga Murthy, former director of Karnataka's mines and geology department, was also charged, in May 2012, for illegally issuing transferred mining permits to the Associated Mining Company (AMC). A subsequent investigation found six other officials from his department guilty of collusion.
AMC is owned by former Karnataka tourism minister Janardhana Reddy, who has been imprisoned for using fake permits.
The enquiry's findings set a precedent for the Supreme Court to ban mining in Karnataka from July 2011 to April 2013. The ban was lifted as the investigation in the state had concluded and there was strong pressure to allow mining industry activity to resume.
"Our system and its governing elite are controlled by large corporations who use bribery and intimidation to get what they want," Pratap told IPS.
India's iron ore exports have been in constant decline since 2009-2010, when exports stood at 117 million tons. In 2010-2011 exports had slumped to 61 million tons. According to the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries, the ban on mining in Goa and Karnataka has cost the country US$10 billion.
The closure of the commission will prevent further evidence being compiled on illegal mining and will also perpetuate "the illegal violation of resource rights and forest and environmental laws by mining companies in the tribal dominated mineral rich and forested districts of the state," Madhu Sarin, honorary fellow at the Rights and Resources Initiative, a global coalition that works to encourage forest tenure and policy reforms, told IPS.
India's eight million Adivasis - members of forest-dwelling traditional communities - are the major casualties of this decision, says Samantha Agarwal with Chhattisgarh Bachao Andolan, an alliance of people's groups and mass organizations.
She told IPS that access to resources such as land and clean water will continue to be threatened by encroachment from illegal mining companies.
"Adivasis who live in areas with mining operations are the poorest by all measures, including access to electricity and drinking water," Agarwal said.
"Their farm and forest land is taken by illegal means with particularly blatant violations of PESA (Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas Act) and the Forest Rights Act ... then due to mining activities their ground water dries up and whatever remaining land of theirs gets destroyed by surface water effluents from the mines."
Adivasis had their land rights curtailed earlier this year when the government overturned a key provision of the Forest Rights Act legislation to allow major linear infrastructure projects such as road building in forest habitat without consent from the affected community as previously mandated in the FRA.
In response to the decision to terminate the Shah Commission, Sanjay Basu Mallick from the All India Forum of Forest Movements told IPS: "Adivasis can no longer rely on legal process to protect their rights. Their only weapons are courage and non-violent protest."
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LEGO has come a long way from yellow only mini-figures. Their new Rancor set is pretty spectacular and includes a Rancor monster, Jedi Luke, Rancor Keeper, and a Gamorrean Guard for pork rind snacking purposes.
The set is also modular and fits underneath the Jabba's Palace set. Although we're still waiting for an official announcement on price and release schedule, From Bricks To Bothans reports it will be arounf $59.99 with a January release date.
As with every Comic-Con, the LEGO booth is active with lots of building tables and walls. On Saturday, a one of a kind 5 inch Luke Skywalker in LEGO form was raffled away. A sneak preview of the latest LEGO Star Wars episode slated to air on the Cartoon Network was also being played on the big booth screen.
Their exclusive Darth Maul on Speeder Tin exclusive is quite the hot item selling out each day's allocation. Unlike last year's Advent Calendar, this exclusive will only be available at the show with a price of $40 and limited to 1000 pieces.
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HBO partnered with Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown New York to create a blonde ale for the popular Game of Thrones series, Iron Throne is the first of the series being released in time for the season 3 premier on March 31st.
Brewed By: Brewery Ommegang
Style: Blonde Ale
Purchased: Bangor Wine and Cheese
Iron Throne Poured a hazy golden color with a huge pure white head that wouldn't settle.
Smells malty, toasted grains, slightly sweet, picking out a light earthy hop aroma and there is a subtle spiciness from the yeast, the lemon peel is noticeable as well but it blends in really well.
I really enjoyed the bready malt character of this beer, nowhere near as sweet as the nose would have suggested, there is just a touch of spice that compliments the splash of lemon. I'm also getting a bit of a banana flavor and just a touch of earthy, slightly grassy hops. Medium bodied with a lively carbonation and a dry crisp finish.
Overall a really enjoyable beer, Brewery Ommegang always does a great job with their beers and this one hit the mark. I've never seen the Game of Thrones series so this is just another great Ommegang beer to me but I would definitely buy this one again. If you're looking to try Iron Throne it was just tapped at Nocturnem Draft Haus (on 3-25-13) and there will be a tasting at Bangor Wine and Cheese on Thursday (3-28-13), or you can pick up a bottle for the season 3 premier on Sunday March 31.


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Water Damage Restoration in Salado is a very difficult task, especially if you are doing everything all by yourself. To avoid the problems and mistakes that could turn up to be a disaster, one should hire a Water Damage Restoration Service Company. If you go in for a company with experienced team of personnel it will be good for you in long run. They have the experience of restoring things from water damage very easily and try to Avoid the Big Losses.
The sooner your call, the lesser your losses will be. Water damage restoration companies especially in Salado and the surrounding areas will also guarantee you that their repair estimates will be accepted by the insurance company which means that you have almost nothing to lose by hiring professionals.
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Water is indeed very beautiful. We have glorious waterfalls, rivers and even oceans. However, water can cause a lot of damage to the home. Flooding and water leaks can impact the home negatively. Water seeps through the home and finds all those precious places to affect. If you are ever faced with water damage, you totally understand the stress and anxiety that comes with it. However, there are companies that have been set up so as to offer you the much needed help should water damage occur in your property. The water damage restoration companies have come as a great aid to all who need it most.
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Timeliness: the best companies understand that time is of the essence. The longer water sits, the worse the damage becomes. Water damage needs to be addressed as soon as it arises to avoid any unnecessary damage. If the damage gets too bad, your insurer may decline the claim.
When all areas are removed successfully, most companies will use some very high powered fans so as to start the process of drying. Dehumidifiers can be used to draw that moisture still lingering in the air. In some cases, barrier containment can be used so as to restrict access to certain areas or to create some airflow in a very specific way.
The testing of air quality: this is another very important service that the companies can offer. Usually, the air may have a contaminant such as mold. There are different types of contaminants that can be in the air and some pose more danger than others. Usually, the company tasks an air sample in and out of the home. The differences in the air can then be identified and proper action taken.
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Water damage can be defined as the damage to real estate or personal property by the encroachment of water. Flooding is a somewhat common occurrence with homes and businesses. Whenever flood damage happens, it can be a traumatic experience for the resident. In some cases, the resident is required to leave their business or residence until the restoration work is completed. This can, at times be a large inconvenience to the resident and can result in loss of income to the business.
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There are many reasons that a home or business could become water damaged. One way water damage can occur is because of flooding due to rainstorms or other water accumulations. A second way that water damage can occur is due pipes and interior plumbing in buildings breaking and leaking water. This kind of damage can occur quickly, as in the case of a pipe breaking and suddenly discharging water or slowly due to a slow leak in a pipe that leaks for weeks or months until it's discovered. Whatever the initial cause for the water damage, it is important that the leak is stopped and the property is dried as soon as possible. Otherwise, additional damage may occur in the form of mold.
What To Do When an Emergency Occurs
When the property owner discovers that flooding or discharge of water has occurred on their property, the first thing they should do is, if possible, stop the leak by turning off the water. They should then contact a professional plumber immediately if the cause of the flooding is because of a pipe leak. If necessary, the plumber might need to call in a water damage restoration company to dry and remove the water from the property and restore the property to its original condition. It is absolutely critical that the property owner not delay in calling in professionals as the longer the water is allowed to remain, the higher the probability that mold will grow. If mold is allowed to grow on the property, the scope of the damage is greatly increased as is the cost to repair the damage.
Water Damage Restoration - WRT Exam
One never knows when disaster will hit. The only way one can be prepared is to have insurance on water damage to your house or business. If you've recently suffered water damage you need to get help fast from a company that specializes in water damage restoration.
Steps to find someone quick to help you:
1) Check the phone book or search on the Internet for a few companies to consider.
2) After choosing a couple of companies to consider hiring, check their website. Look to see what their company offers to customers. Does it work with your insurance company? Do they hire quality trained professionals? Are they registered with the Better Business Bureau? These are just a few questions you should be researching.
You need to get your items saved as quickly as possible from water damage. You do not want mold and mildew to set into your carpet. Make sure the company will be using high quality products to get any smells and kill all mold, mildew, and bacteria in your home. Mold, mildew, and bacteria can be hiding in water damaged areas such as your walls, items that are wet, floors, and even your ceiling if affected.
Once the company you have hired for water restoration is finished you can get back to the normal routine of your life.
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This report discusses the effectiveness of using variable message signs (VMS) and in-vehicle traffic advisory systems (IVU) on a mountainous pass (Snoqualmie Pass on Interstate 90 in Washington state) for changing driver behavior. As part of this project, variable message and variable speed limit information were placed along a 61-km segment of I-90 between North Bend, Washington, and Cle Elum, Washington, where I-90 passes over the Cascade mountains through Snoqualmie Pass. The signs, which were implemented during the winter of 1997-98, provided weather and roadway information to motorists with the intention of reducing the number and severity of accidents.
An analysis of accidents on Snoqualmie Pass was conducted with historical accident data. Several accident models were used to estimate accident frequencies and severity. The report reviews the analysis of speed data over Snoqualmie Pass and reports on lane-mean speeds and deviations.
Next, the potential users' needs for variable message information and their willingness to use in-vehicle information were assessed. A survey was distributed and analyzed to explore these questions. An econometric analysis was performed of potential speed reductions for various weather conditions. A second set of analyses was then performed on the surveys to investigate the characteristics associated with drivers who would use an in-vehicle system and those who would not use the information provided by the in-vehicle unit.
A laboratory experiment was conducted on the use of an in-vehicle system and VMS. A driving simulator was used for this study. Mean speed and deviation from the mean speed were analyzed, as was the effectiveness of the systems over each 4.68-km (3-mile) stretch. The effect of VMS on the relationship between mean speeds and speed deviations was analyzed.


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Markings on bearings and bearing sets
Each super-precision angular contact ball bearing has various markings on the side faces of the rings (fig. 1):
- SKF trademark
- Complete designation of the bearing
- Country of manufacture
- Date of manufacture, coded
- Deviation of the mean outside diameter ∆Dm [µm] and position of the maximum eccentricity of the outer ring
- Deviation of the mean bore diameter ∆dm [µm] and position of the maximum eccentricity of the inner ring
- Thrust face mark, punched
- Serial number (bearing sets only)
- "V-shaped" marking (matched bearing sets only)
Sealed bearings are marked in a similar way.
"V-shaped" marking
A "V-shaped" marking on the outside surface of the outer rings of matched bearing sets indicates how the bearings should be mounted to obtain the proper preload in the set.
The marking also indicates how the bearing set should be mounted in relation to the axial load. The "V-shaped" marking should point in the direction that the axial load acts on the inner ring (fig. 2). In applications where there are axial loads in both directions, the "V-shaped" marking should point in the direction of the heavier of the two loads.


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Christmas trees will be blue without this ornaments, with your creativity, originality and imagination you can create a colorful, unique and beautiful recycled Christmas ornaments ready to hang on your Christmas trees. In this page you'll find a unique assortment of christmas tree ornament designs and mostly made up of soda can, bottle caps, computer circuit board and more.
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Paper Beads
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Bottle Caps
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Colored Magazine Pages
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Fears. We all have them. Some of them are justified. I mean, who isn't afraid of the dark, of spiders, or of things that go bump in the night? Sure, some of our fears are a bit irrational, but I'm here to tell you that even the irrational ones are real to the person suffering from said trepidation.
I once heard a woman on a talk show talk about her phobia of . . . macaroni. Now, personally, the carb lover that I am, I haven't ever met a piece of macaroni that I feared or that I didn't find tasty, but I can only imagine that at some time this woman had a bad macaroni experience. (Don't worry, I'm not even going to try to guess what it was.)
Needless to say, I have my own misunderstood fear. Frankly, most people unjustly chuckle at my phobia or at least they chuckle at the situation from which my phobia stemmed. Not that I personally see Zoo-phobia as a laughing matter.
Yes, I'm afraid of going to the Zoo.
You might be thinking that maybe I could have been one of those children who fell, or was tossed, into the Gorilla cage. But nope, my mom never wanted to get rid of me that bad—or at least not on the days we were at the zoo. You might think I just happened to get lost at a zoo as a child, but nope, mom always held my hand extra tight.
My fear didn't even stem from a childhood event. Yes, it was years ago, but I was an adult. A full-fledge adult, I might add. We-- my husband, my little girl and I—were visiting the Los Angeles Zoo. And for first time in my life, I was . . . well …felt up by a stranger.
Now, my husband, the man who had vowed before God and our friends to love, honor and protect me, was standing right beside me during this assault. But like the rest of the crowd, he was bent over from the waist down having one of those real belly laughs. (Okay, I'll admit the villain of this crime was a lot larger than my 6-foot husband and probably outweighed him by a couple of tons, but still, I expected more from the man I married.)
Now, when we first approached the elephant exhibit, I was excited. (But not that kind of excited!) The big guy was strutting his stuff, prancing around for the crowd, his trainer doing a talk about their power and charm. When the big brut started moving in my direction, I instantly became aware of the low fence, but hey, my thought was that for the first time in my life I was actually going to get to touch an elephant. I had somehow neglected to realize that if I could touch him, he could also touch me.
Now, like I said, it was several years ago. I was young, thin, and filled out my little t-shirt rather nicely. At least, the elephant thought so. (But let me ask you . . . did you know elephant trunks have suction cups in them?)
Anyway, there I stood, all four feet eleven inches with my right D-cup boob being suctioned by a male elephant in front of hundred or so laughing-so-hard-they-cried people. I seriously considered slapping the rude perpetrator, but the trainer had just explained about how elephants could pick up over a thousand pounds with their trunks. Right then, I had a terrible vision of this elephant tossing me over his shoulder and taking me back to his pad for some hanky panky. And hey, he had completely skipped first base, gone straight for second, and quite frankly, I was in no mood for home runs.
But unfortunately, I was pretty much without options. So I stood there and let him have his jollies. It took the trainer zapping the guy before he finally released me. But did you know their trunks are wet and kind of slimy? I didn't. Well, not until I looked down at my right boob to see the large ring he'd left. Oh, and the ring stained the baby blue Tee and all day people were pointing at me and laughing.
Amazingly, I have forgiven my husband, but whenever he says… "Why don't we go to the zoo?" I start feeling panic and then get a strange sensation in my right boob.
So there you have it. Now, you know what I'm afraid of and why. But what about you? What are your fears and phobias? Care to share? And please, if I can tell you about being molested by an elephant, surely you can tell me anything. Even if it is a fear of macaroni.
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The NZ Transport Agency has taken the next step towards construction of the Pūhoi to Warkworth section of the Ara Tūhono - Pūhoi to Wellsford Road of National Significance - by naming a special alliance that will prepare the NZTA's case for the consents its needs for the new highway.
The Further North Alliance, which includes both engineering consultants and lawyers, will support the NZTA's application to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) for the Notice of Requirement to obtain the necessary land.
The NZTA plans to lodge its Notice of Requirement with the EPA in the third quarter of this calendar year, and is seeking to be ready to start construction on the Pūhoi to Warkworth section as early as the end of 2014, subject to property purchase and funding.
The NZTA's Regional Director for Auckland and Northland, Stephen Town, says alliances to construct projects are common but this is the Transport Agency's first planning alliance and the $17.5m contract is a sensible option.
"The alliance reflects the ambitious timetable we have set for this project, and It makes good sense to have our specialists working together in a team rather than as individual companies. The combined experience and expertise of the Further North Alliance will help us meet our timetable for a very complex project and at the best possible price."
The planning alliance comprises Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) and GHD, who are both engineering consultants the legal firm Chapman Tripp, and the NZTA.
Further geotechnical investigations are already underway between Pūhoi and Warkworth and the Alliance thanks property owners for their co-operation and patience with the on-site teams. A range of environmental specialists are also walking the entire alignment for initial surveying with sampling scheduled to take place in coming weeks.
Note to editors
The four-lane, 38-kilometre Ara Tūhono - Pūhoi to Wellsford RoNS is crucial to supporting growth in Northland and improving transport links between economic centres in the Northland, Auckland and Waikato/Bay of Plenty regions.
Ara Tūhono - Pūhoi to Wellsford is part of the NZTA's roads of national significance programme (RoNS for short), which represents one of New Zealand's biggest ever infrastructure investments. Once completed, the seven RoNS routes will reduce congestion in and around our five largest metropolitan areas, and will move people and freight between and within these centres more safely and efficiently.
Other RoNS are: Auckland's Western Ring Route, Auckland's Victoria Park Tunnel (completed in 2012), Waikato Expressway, Tauranga Eastern Link, Wellington Northern Corridor, and Christchurch Motorways. More information is available at www.nzta.govt.nz/rons(external link).
For more information please contact:
Ewart Barnsley
Auckland/Northland Media Manager
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Junior Achievement helps prepare today's students for a bright future.
JA of Maine's volunteer-delivered, kindergarten-12th grade programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire students in our community to dream big and reach their potential. To get involved, visit our Classroom Openings page for current opportunities.
Why Junior Achievement?
JA helps students realize that the education they are getting today will help them to have a bright future tomorrow. JA's unique, volunteer delivered programs, show them all of the possibilities that lay before them. They realize they can choose different paths; College? A specific trade? Start their own business? Through your participation as an organization or as an individual, these statistics below can begin to change in your community:
- 20% of U.S. students will not complete high school on time and earn a diploma.
- 49% of U.S. employers recognize that talent shortages impact their ability to serve clients and customers.
- 36% of Americans say that they have at some point in their lives felt their financial situation was out of control.
- 91% of millennials wish they had greater access to entrepreneurial education programs.
- Maine is the oldest state in the United States with a median age of 43.5 and is the 9th poorest state in the U.S.
- According to the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, Maine is on track to lose 65,000 workers by 2029.
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The world's most attractive employer for the third year in a row is . .. Google, according to recent global survey.
"The World's Most Attractive Employers 2011," by Stockholm-based marketing company Universum, surveyed more than 160,000 job seekers with business or engineering backgrounds. Google was No.1 for both kinds of college graduates.
"There's a new working-culture paradigm today – the relaxed & creative office - and part of it we owe to this industry. Generation Y feels very comfortable working in this new environment and it's clearly reflected in the attractiveness of the software industry," said Carlo Duraturo, global account director with Universum.
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Apple was the only other Silicon Valley company on the Top 10 list, ranked No. 9 for business grads and No. 7 for engineering grads. Redmond, Wash.-based Microsoft was ranked sixth and third respectively. Interestingly, Facebook didn't crack the Top 50.
For those of you who don't agree with the list, realize it's a global one, not one based in the United States. Some of the desire to work at these companies could be based on the ease of gaining a job with a H-1B work visa, or eligibility for a foreign national to work in the United States because of a specialty occupation. It could also mean that each of these company's reputations are good ones internationally.


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Google is working on a piece of jewelry people can wear that will take the place of all their passwords. Users simply need to plug a ring into their computers and they can gain access.
Apparently Google revealed this development in a white paper published in January and mentioned the possibility of using jewelry to administer a small USB key and one's encrypted credentials, according to the MIT Technology Review.
The ring also has a chip inside so it can also be used on mobile devices. Although some might worry about security, the report said the ring's key is unique to the device and never transmitted. It works only if it is plugged in and responds to a "mathematical challenge." It doesn't use any information that could be used to log in again. In other words, it doesn't keep or hold any passwords.
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There are other alternatives. Google already has used two-factor authentication, where a person uses a one-time code sent to his or her mobile phone each time. So far, users find it too much effort, according to Mayank Upadhyay, a principal engineer at Google specializing in security. Google is also working on authentication built into a browser.
There's little information on who's creating the hardware -- or in this case, the jewelry. We aren't impressed that it might be something similar to the $50 NEO from Yubikey which looks nothing like a ring. We prefer these from artist Oscar Blanco, who has also done a very geeky Green Lantern USB ring.


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Who Said Golf is Boring? Check Out the 'Bubba Hover' [VIDEO]
I do no golf, but I would certainly hit the greens in a 'Bubba Hover'. Golf pro Bubba Watson has created a new way to get around the course. This hovercraft will go through sand traps, water hazards, into the woods and out of the woods.


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US Cellular recently launched the Android powered HTC Merge smartphone. The HTC Merge is U.S. Cellular's first Android-powered Global Ready smartphone. This handset is powered by the old Android 2.2 (Froyo) Operating System and it comes with a 3.8 inch touchscreen display, 800 MHz processor, 5 megapixel camera with HD (720p) video recording, 2 GB internal memory and so on. This handset is available from both US Cellular and Verizon Wireless in the US.
"Customers who switch to U.S. Cellular join the happiest customers in wireless and can get easy-to-use devices that can be personalized to fit their busy schedules," said Edward Perez, vice president of sales and marketing operations for U.S. Cellular. "Whether it's managing your calendar, keeping track of family activities or staying in touch with close friends, we have phones that make your life easier."
HTC Merge features a 3.8 inch touchscreen display with 480 x 800 pixels resolution, 800 MHz processor, Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, HTC Sense UI, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 3G Connectivity, 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash, HD (720p) video recording and more.
Other features include a 3.5 mm audio jack, 512 MB RAM, 2 GB internal memory, MicroSD card slot, 32 GB expandable memory, A-GPS, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, Android Market, up to 330 hours stand-by time, up to 6 hours 30 mins talk-time and a 1400 mAh Li-Ion battery.
HTC Merge allows you to access more than 200,000 apps from the Android Market. This handset is Wi-Fi hotspot capable and it comes pre-loaded with an 8 GB memory card. The HTC Merge is available for $149.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate and a 2 year service agreement. To get this handset, head over to this page.


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Lasso Your Schedule and Tasks by Tara Bruss & Tina Hanson
- Start Date:
- 2/6/18
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- Duration:
- 3:30 PM CDT 4:30 PM CDT (Time Zone Sensitive)
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- Webinars
Presented by Tara Bruss & Tina Hanson, Assistive Technology Specialist, PACER Center*** Make time work for you! Learn about technology and strategies to support managing your schedule and tasks, a component of executive function. In this webinar we will look at calendar and task lists systems as well as strategies to help create and implement a schedule and task list.
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The exhibit highlights recent artist books published by Gunnar A. Kaldewey.
A reading from selected books in the exhibition and a musical performance took place on Tuesday, January 22 from 5-6 pm in the Old Little Theatre at the College of Creative Studies (Building 494). The performance featured music from the composer Bun-Ching Lam and the baritone singer Thomas Buckner. The performance included the reading of poems, texts, and songs in their original languages, including selections from Chinese, Tibetan, Persian, German, Italian, and French. A reception – with the publisher and performers in attendance – from 6-8 pm followed in the Mary Cheadle Room, 3rd floor, Davidson Library.
In 1985 Gunnar A. Kaldewey – who already had a distinguished career in Europe and the United States as a rare book dealer – set up a hand press in Poestenkill, north of New York City. More than two decades later, he has produced over 60 unique limited edition publications in cooperation with a number of contemporary artists, including Jonathan Lasker, Mischa Kuball and Richard Tuttle. Texts have come from a range of poets and writers, including Samuel Beckett, Paul Celan, Marguerite Duras, William S. Burroughs, Anne Waldman, and James Joyce. His work can be seen in many of the leading libraries, museums, and private collections around the world that concentrate on contemporary artists books. Mr. Kaldewey has visited Santa Barbara many times, and his work was included most recently in "The Rocket Four: Making Artist Books Today" at the Contemporary Arts Forum in 2004.
Bun-Ching Lam is a distinguished contemporary composer who has received several notable awards and recognition for her work, including a Guggenheim Fellowship and a Rome Prize. Born in Macao, she now lives and works, with Gunnar Kaldewey, in New York and Paris.
For 30 years Thomas Buckner has won a very special niche – that of a champion of the avant-garde. In concert halls throughout the world, his "baritone-mastery" has astonished both audiences and critics. Tom has an extraordinarily flexible voice, as his experience and ability span madrigals, lieder, opera, free improvisation, extended techniques, all the way to electronically processed wordless minimalist song. He has been featured as a soloist in opera, with orchestra, chamber and in recital. He lives and works in New York.


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Game 1: Farmingdale State - 3, Briarcliffe - 2
Game 2: Briarcliffe - 7, Farmingdale State - 1
Farmingdale, N.Y. - The Farmingdale State softball team wrapped up regular-season play with a split against non-conference opponent Briarcliffe College today. The Rams now stand at 20-12 overall and enter the Conference playoffs this weekend.
In game one, Farmingdale quickly grabbed a 3-0 lead in the first with RBI's from junior centerfielder Michelle Mongiello (Elmont, N.Y.), junior rightfielder Marissa Monaco (Bohemia, N.Y.) and freshman first baseman Lori Michalowski (Lindenhurst, N.Y.). Briarcliffe held the Rams scoreless the rest of the way, and would make it 3-2 in the third.
Sophomore pitcher Renee Chicco (North Babylon, N.Y.) pitched three innings of relief with no hits, one strikeout and one walk to secure the win and pick up her first save. Junior pitcher Taylor Webb (West Babylon, N.Y.) struck out seven over four innings with one walk.
Freshman second baseman Victoria D'Alessandro (Levittown, N.Y.) finished 3-for-3, while Michalowski and sophomore catcher Meagan Anderson (Patchogue, N.Y.) each tabbed two hits.
Farmingdale State fell in game two, 7-1, as they allowed 14 hits with four errors. Briarcliffe posted a run in the first and three in both the fourth and the sixth for the win. The Rams got on the board in the fifth. Freshman shortstop Kerri Ossenfort (Massapequa, N.Y.) knocked a single to center and moved to third on a fielding error, while a wild pitch would allow her to score the lone run.
The Rams now enter the Skyline Conference playoffs as the #3 seed for the double-elimination tournament format. FSC will be playing against #2 Mount Saint Mary College on Friday, April 25th at 3:00 p.m. at host Sage College.