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Relief Valve Blowdown Rings; D/P and Straight Runs
Readers Ask: When It Comes to Safety Relief Valves, What Is Best? Using Two Blowdown Rings or Ones? and Can a Transmitter Be Installed Above Pipe Taps?
Q: I would like to learn when we have to use two blowdown rings and when only a single blowdown ring in safety relief valves and which is superior?
M. Ulaganathan
A: Let me first explain the role of blowdown in regular pressure relief valves (PRV). When the PRV is closed, the system is a static one with no kinetic effects. Therefore, the pressure at the point of spring balance is equal to that in the protected tank. When the PRV is open, its inlet pressure is less than the pressure in the protected vessel because of the inlet pressure drop. This discrepancy between relieving and static conditions requires the allowance for blowdown, which is the amount of pressure by which the protected tank's pressure has to drop below the PRV's set pressure for the valve to reseat. The normal blowdown of a PRV is between 2% and 7% of set pressure. Pilot-operated PRVs can reduce the blowdown to about 2%. Industrial practice is about 7%, which means that the normal operating pressure must be under 93% of set pressure, and fired boilers require that the PRVs reach their full lift at a pressure not greater than 3% over their setpoint and reclose within the maximum blowdown values given in Table 1.
The position of the adjustable ring on the PRV nozzle controls the blowdown by establishing a secondary orifice area as the valve opens and closes. Blowdown is set by first bringing this ring all the way up to the disc (this corresponds to the maximum blowdown position) and then lowering it. If blowdown is an important consideration, field tests usually must be made after the PRV is installed. Pilot-operated valves can usually be set for smaller blowdowns. Three percent is fairly standard for a POPRV, and as little as 1% can be achieved in some cases.
In order to make fine adjustments, double blowdown rings are used (Figure 1). The upper blowdown ring is usually factory-set. The lower blowdown ring is also factory-set to achieve the appropriate code performance requirements, but it can be altered. In its top position, the valve will pop rapidly, minimizing the overpressure value, but correspondingly requiring a greater blowdown before the valve re-seats. When the lower blowdown ring is adjusted to its lower position, there is minimal restriction in the huddling chamber, and a greater overpressure will be required before the valve is fully open, but the blowdown value will be reduced.
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A: I can do no better than to refer you to a comprehensive discussion of safety valves:
Introduction to Safety Valves
Richard H. Caro, CEO, CMC Associates
A: The blowdown ring on a relief valve is adjusted to set the reseat pressure of the valve. (The spring determines the pressure at which the PSV will lift, and the blowdown ring determines when it will reseat.) A two-blowdown ring design provides the ability to adjust this reset pressure very accurately, which is required for most ASME Section 1 application (boilers). Therefore, you will typically see the two-ring design for boiler relief valves. However, most applications don't require so fine a blowdown setting, so they use the single-ring design.
Short answer, the two-ring design is better and allows tighter control of the blowdown setting, but unless you are dealing with a boiler, ASME Section 1-type valve, you usually don't need that kind of very fine adjustment.
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Honda CBR929RR Fireblade & CBR954RR Fireblade (00-03) Haynes Repair Manual
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Complete coverage of your Honda CBR900RR FireBlade (00 - 03)
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Breaking News
Tiffany Mitchell -- the psychic who claims Lindsay Lohan punched her in the face -- appeared on an NYC street yesterday, almost like she KNEW the paparazzi would be there.
We broke the story ... Tiffany claims Lohan hurled a racial slur at her inside Avenue nightclub Wednesday night ... calling her a "f**king gypsy" ... and that's when tensions exploded.
Tiffany's friend shot back at Lohan -- telling her "Liz & Dick" sucked ... and that's when Lohan allegedly threw the punch that landed her in jail.


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In late August, the futuristic Swiss watchmaker Urwerk released the EMC. EMC stands for Electro Mechanical Control, the name derived from an "electronic brain" housed deep within the watch's guts which monitors the owner's personal deviation from real-time.
To get a handle on the edgy watchmaker, check out our Penta feature, "Star Wars Watches." In that story, we guessed from the cryptic remarks of Urwerk co-founder Martin Frei that the company might baby step into digital technology. We were wrong; but the EMC did depart from convention.
Urwerk continues to bet on mechanical watches, like its Swiss peers, but appears to be incorporating more and more electronics and functions from the post-digital world, which may be anathema to other Swiss watchmakers, still scarred by the 1970s when digital watches from Asia decimated their industry. But Urwerk's head engineer Cyrano Devanthey says, "We think part of the future of watchmaking is to have hybrids — mechanical movements that have additional indications informed by the electronics inside."
In mechanical watches, the precision of the timepiece relies on its balance wheel, an internally-housed regulator which rotates back and forth, turning the watch's energy a precise number of times per hour. In the isolated environment of the watchmaking atelier, all timepieces are adjusted to fit an average consumer, regardless of their surroundings.
Yet, outside factors – like changes in altitude, temperature and humidity – also affect a watch's precision. So that's why there will be differences in accuracy between someone wearing the same watch on the hot-baked streets of Abu Dhabi or in the frigid backwoods of Alaska, and on the wrist of a couch potato in front of the TV and on a long-distance runner. Most high-end mechanical watchmakers try to counterbalance some of these affects by housing the balance wheel in a tourbillon, a rotating cage that counters the effects of gravity. But even this sophisticated mechanism, dating back to the dawn of 18 century, isn't fail-proof.
There's no tourbillon in the EMC. Instead, Urwerk has designed what the company claims to be the first high-end mechanical watch with built-in "artificial intelligence." Much like how the speedometer of a car informs the driver how fast he's going with no impact on the car's performance, the precision indicator dial, in the upper left-hand side of the watch face, shows how much faster or slower the timepiece is operating versus real-time.
In other words, the watch is still a completely mechanical watch, but allows the owner to correct the imperfections related to their daily lifestyle, without the aggravation of sending it back to the factory for adjustment. "Before now, it was not possible, but we created this watch so everybody could play watchmaker and adjust the accuracy to their personal bearing habits," says Devanthey,
It is relatively easy to take an accuracy reading and then make an adjustment. One just unfolds the nifty winding handle, nestled neatly on the right-hand side, and cranks it clockwise to power the process. A button on the lower, left-hand side activates the precision indicator. Once the button is pushed, an internal microchip measures the difference between the timing of the balance wheel and an electronic oscillator, similar to what a quartz watch uses to regulate timing. The dial registers a value, between -20 and +20 seconds per day, and you, then, make adjustments based on the readings by tightening or loosening a screw on the face's backside. Run the test again until the dial reads zero.
Reviewers are praising the innovation with most questioning its broader application. Ariel Adams, of aBlogtoWatch, says, "Nothing like this has even been done before, and perhaps, no one ever will again." Adams acknowledges the technical feat but calls it "quixotic," saying the idea of checking the accuracy of mechanical watches, that are inherently flawed, as "a bit silly." Although the pursuit is decidedly wonky, Urwerk is only producing 55 EMCs at a price tag of 108,000 Swiss franc, or about $116,000. The firm probably won't have trouble finding enough watch collectors to purchase its limited production.
Beyond the precision indicator, the EMC has three other dials: one for seconds, upper right; hours and minutes, lower right; and an 80 hour power reserve monitor, lower left. The watch appears less busy than Urwerk's other models. It is made of titanium and steel, with sharpness added via defined creases in the casing, and the black alligator leather strap rounds out the timepiece's polished look. The watch is the first installment in a whole new product line, as part of Urwerk's U-Research Division. The goal, says Devanthey, will be further integrate electronics into its mechanical timepieces.
It will be interesting to see if the Swiss watch industry picks up on this invention or if it passes as a novelty.


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Legal Experts Say It's Unlikely Issue Will be Revisited Before the November Election
The patent overhaul effort has expired.
Legal experts say the likelihood of the full Congress revisiting the issue before the election in November is slim.
In May, Sen. Patrick Leahy (D., Vt.), pulled the plug on a bill that was close to being sent to the full Senate, all but ending the best shot at passing a reform bill this session to help...


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2018 Honda Civic
LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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Price Analysis
27 Days on Lot
Vehicle Details
Ext. Color:
Lunar Silver Metallic
Int. Color:
Black cloth
Drive Type:
front wheel drive
All Features and Specs
Audio system memory card slot
AM/FM stereo
Radio Data System
Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control
Total Number of Speakers: 4
Braking Assist
ABS and Driveline Traction Control
Stability control
Privacy glass: Light
Wheel Diameter: 16
Wheel Width: 7
Urethane steering wheel trim
Metal-look shift knob trim
Metal-look dash trim
Metal-look door trim
Metal-look center console trim
Video Monitor Location: Front
External temperature display
Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 8.0 s
Power remote driver mirror adjustment
Power remote passenger mirror adjustment
Dual vanity mirrors
Daytime running lights
Audio controls on steering wheel
Power remote trunk release
Front reading lights
Anti-theft alarm system
Cloth seat upholstery
Bucket front seats
Rear bench
Fold forward seatback rear seats
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Speed-proportional electric power steering
Suspension class: Regular
Interior air filtration
Automatic front air conditioning
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Cargo area light
Max cargo capacity: 15 cu.ft.
Vehicle Emissions: LEV3-ULEV125
Fuel Type: Regular unleaded
Fuel Capacity: 12.4 gal.
Instrumentation: Low fuel level
Clock: In-radio display
Headlights off auto delay
Dusk sensing headlights
Coil front spring
Regular front stabilizer bar
Independent front suspension classification
Strut front suspension
Four-wheel Independent Suspension
Coil rear spring
Rear Stabilizer Bar: Regular
Independent rear suspension
Multi-link rear suspension
Front and rear suspension stabilizer bars
Intermittent front wipers
Steel spare wheel rim
Spare Tire Mount Location: Inside under cargo
Grille with chrome bar
Center Console: Full with covered storage
Curb weight: 2,751 lbs.
Overall Length: 182.3"
Overall Width: 70.8"
Overall height: 55.7"
Wheelbase: 106.3"
Front Head Room: 39.3"
Rear Head Room: 37.1"
Front Leg Room: 42.3"
Rear Leg Room: 37.4"
Front Shoulder Room: 57.0"
Rear Shoulder Room: 55.0"
Front Hip Room: 53.7"
Rear Hip Room: 47.3"
One 12V DC power outlet
Transmission hill holder
Seatbelt pretensioners: Front
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point belt
Door reinforcement: Side-impact door beam
Engine immobilizer
Floor mats: Carpet front and rear
Cupholders: Front and rear
Door pockets: Driver, passenger and rear
Tires: Width: 215 mm
Tires: Profile: 55
Tires: Speed Rating: H
Diameter of tires: 16.0"
Type of tires: AS
Tires: Prefix: P
Left rear passenger door type: Conventional
Rear door type: Trunk
Right rear passenger door type: Conventional
Body-colored bumpers
Window grid antenna
4 Door
Driver airbag
Manual child safety locks
Rear View Camera
1 USB port
Halogen projector beam headlights
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Sunday, February 17, 2013
Kobe throws shot at the commissioner and league
Kobe Bryant has shown some savvy on social media, but he may have drawn the ire of the NBA for his latest tweet.
Worth it.
While daughter Natalia played with "Little" Chris Paul, young son of his Los Angeles Clippers rival, Bryant had some thoughts to share with the NBA.
"At least lil @CP3 and baby Mamba can play together NBA can't veto this one Ha!" Bryant tweeted Saturday night during All-Star weekend festivities.
The Los Angeles Lakers, you may remember, worked out a deal two years ago with the New Orleans Hornets to add Paul, but the NBA, then running the Hornets, rejected the deal at the last second before sending Paul to the Clippers.
Paul has done wonders for the Clippers, who entered the break with the fourth-best record in the NBA at 39-17. They have beaten the Lakers three times this season, compounding the more popular team's woes.
Bryant did get his second superstar in the form of Dwight Howard, but that hasn't worked out so well. They are 25-29 this season, good for 10th in the Western Conference, and Howard is having one of the worst seasons of his career despite being a starting All-Star.
The NBA probably won't punish Bryant for the tweet. The veto was enough.
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The Rib-Roll Stretch for Thoracic Spine Mobility
By Perry Nickelston, DC, FMS, SFMA
Decreased thoracic spine rotation may play a pivotal role in many musculoskeletal injures. An optimally functioning thoracic spine should have more mobility than the lumbar spine for efficient movement.Today's largely sedentary population, with their dysfunctional postures, live with perpetual thoracic hyperkyphosis, rounded shoulders, forward neck translation and decreased hip extension. The anterior fascial chain is inherently tight and the posterior chain weak and underused.
Restricted thoracic mobility will cause decreased stability in distal points, resulting in repetitive-injury, microtraumatic dysfunction. Rarely are the symptoms of thoracic spine rotational dysfunction presented in the thoracic area. Look beyond the pain and focus on functional movement. It's no wonder there are rampant increases in chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes. Teaching your patients self-help techniques in conjunction with your treatments should a primary goal of a long therapy program.
The rib-roll thoracic spine stretch is one such technique. It stretches many dysfunctional areas at one time and patients will have positive changes after one session of proper coaching. Simple, effective, fast-acting and fun for patients to do is what makes this movement so powerful. Here is how you perform the stretch and primary cueing techniques. Watch the video that accompanies this article for 3-D action of the stretch.
How to Do the Stretch
Tips to Maximize Success
Suggested conditions conducive to effective use of the rib roll include elbow tendinitis, shoulder impingement syndrome, cervical pain, carpal tunnel problems, and hip pain.
Empower your patients to take back control of their life from pain. Teach them how to move smarter and better. The rib roll is a wonderful way to introduce movement into the lives of more people. You will find it to be one of your primary go-to correctives.
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The Ursuline College Business Office provides a service that lets you pay all or part of your education expenses spread out over five monthly payments per semester. There is no interest charge, but there is a $25 enrollment fee. The payment plan can be used in conjunction with other sources of financial aid. Payment Plan Enrollment forms can be obtained in the Student Service Center or can be found here:
Fall Payment Plan
Spring Payment Plan Employer Reimbursement Program
Students whose employers will reimburse part or all of their tuition may choose to apply for a deferment of tuition and fees each semester. There is a $25 deferment fee per semester to enroll and applications are available in the Student Service Center (Mullen 203). The amount that your employer will reimburse you can then be deferred until 30 days after your last class ends – this should allow enough time to submit for payment to your employer and receive your reimbursement funds. If your payment to the college is not submitted within the 30 days, your credit card will be charged the deferred amount (students must supply their credit card information on the application).


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by radson » Sun Aug 02, 2009 1:24 pm
by 46and2 » Fri Aug 14, 2009 2:46 am
by Mihai Tanase » Fri Aug 14, 2009 7:48 am
charles wrote:I´ve just looked at the photos so far - good stuff there!
by nattfodd » Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:00 pm
46and2 wrote:First off, great images.
Secondly, why not bring a .6 grad nd? I hand hold mine because I got tired of dealing with the filter holder and I found that moving it up and down just a hair really blurs out the transition zone. Even when hand-holding a camera with faster shutters. I guess it'd be impractical during a climb though.
Thirdly, I am confused at your comment about setting exposure to -0.7ev. Is this because you shoot matrix metering? I tend to shoot with spot on the bright snow and open up 1-2 stops. Setting it down 0.7 or even at 0 would muddy-it out.
by Smoove910 » Tue Sep 22, 2009 9:11 pm
by nattfodd » Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:15 pm
FortMental wrote:Really nice photos on your site, but there isn't anything on your site that can't be done with a modern "point and shoot" and some creative photoshop. Modern engines, RAW capture, and small packages these days are pretty impressive.
It should also be mentioned that all that DSLR tonnage is worthwhile if you plan on printing anything larger than, say, 30cm X 50cm. Otherwise, all of that photo detail is lost on LCD, plasma, CRT, or even Hi-Def LCD projector screen resolutions where screen resolutions are typically less than 100DPI.
I absolutely love a good picture just as much as anyone else, but a DSLR is wasted effort if all one does is look at photos on a laptop.
by nattfodd » Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:44 pm
by radson » Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:27 am
Now don't get me wrong, many people use P&S and get amazing images, and if I am trying to get super light on a trip, I may leave my DSLR at base camp, but I also think that someone who brings a DSLR (and knows how to use it) will consistently get much better images than someone who only takes a P&S.
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Fender Day
Just a reminder that tomorrow is Fender Day at the Guitar Shop. Come along and enjoy all things Fender.
Print this page off and bring it with you for the following special offers....
- £50 off ANY USA Fender guitar/bass
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- 15% off any fender accessories
- Claim your FREE set of Fender strings just for coming along.
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Watched your 3G demo and read David Pogue's comment before downloading your TimeLapse app last night. I don't have the iphone 4G and can't upgrade to OS 4.2 at the moment. Sorry! Would love to use your app.
Can I get the 3G version, trade for another of your products that will work on my phone or get a refund?
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"There is nothing either good nor bad, but thinking makes it so." –Shakespeare, Hamlet
Have you ever stopped whatever you were doing to simply observe your thoughts? Yes, to do nothing else but watch the nonstop activity of the mind without doing anything to fix or change what's going on in there?
If you took that experience and multiplied it by 24 hours and then again by 14 days, that basically describes the exotic two-week "vacation" I took in Greece last year. For practiced meditators like my husband, it's called a meditation retreat. Depending on the day you ask me, a relative newbie to these closed-eye marathons, it's called being-with-a-mind-that-won't-shut-up… or, just plain hell.
This is not your typical ascetic experience where you sit in a lotus position for hours on end. This retreat is the deluxe version held at a beautiful hotel with sweeping views of the Aegean. Every day is a feast of fabulous 70-degree weather, gourmet vegetarian dinners, fun-loving participants, inspiring teachers, soul-feeding lessons in human consciousness. Two whole weeks where I am given permission (instructed, actually) to take nothing seriously…
…and do absolutely nothing.
Heaven, you might say, except for the fact that I feel completely consumed by the orgy of thinking that is taking place in my mind. Watching the gluttony of self-importance churning in my head is exhausting, even nauseating sometimes. And my whole body hurts. The fact that I happen to be on one of the most beautiful places on the planet is lost on me.
So why do something in paradise that is so not pleasing? I ask myself this question countless times, while I thrash about like an addict in rehab, ready to bolt at any minute. The answer: "Week two."
Disarming the monkey mind (ego) and unwinding from a lifetime of spinning "very important" thought-bulletins like "I need a cup of coffee…Caffeine is bad…My back hurts… I hate this…I love this… I signed up for this?! …Thirteen-and-a-half days to go… Everyone is 'getting this' but me…My back hurts … " – takes time.
It's not the thoughts themselves, I discover, but the constant chewing (identifying, personalizing, feeding, attaching to) them that is so tiring. When I stop chewing, the relief is instantaneous. Like the relief you feel in your mouth when you finally remember to spit out the tasteless wad of gum.
Though the mind has no concept of this (and never will) – and employs a spectacular array of stealth tactics to charm us back into our old habits – the alternative to a grasping way of life is pretty darn sweet. It's the magic that happens when we choose ease. Or take nothing personally. Or surrender to that deep silent space within us that simply knows.
By the end of my second week of mindful non-doing, something begins to poke through the noise and clutter of my mind. Nothing fancy or earth shattering, really. No fireworks or big revelations.
What comes into focus is me.
Like those three-dimensional puzzles where the image pops in fully-formed when you soften your gaze: It's the "me" that has been there all along. The me who hangs out in that timeless space where everything feels sparkly, uncomplicated, and clear.
Living in present time. Now that is paradise!
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Available CPU cycles and I/O capacity can impose severe restrictions on performance. Resolving and preventing such issues is necessary to optimize system performance (in addition to configuring the HADB optimally.)
If there are additional CPUs on the host that are not exploited, add new nodes to the same host. Otherwise add new machines and add new nodes on them.
If the machine has enough memory, increase the DataBufferPoolSize, and increase other internal buffers that may be putting warnings into the log files. Otherwise, add new machines and add new nodes on them.
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- Overall Length:8.25"
- Blade Length:3.25"
- Blade Thickness:0.08"
- Blade Style:Drop Point
- Blade Grind:Flat
- Finish:Satin
- Edge Type:Plain
- Handle Length:5.25"
- Handle Thickness:0.65"
- Handle Material:Polypropylene
- Color:Blue
- Weight:2.53 oz.
- Knife Type:Manual
- Lock Type:Friction
- Brand:Svord
- Model:Peasant Knife
- Country of Origin:New Zealand
- Best Use:Everyday Carry
- Blade Material:Stainless Steel
- Product Type:Knife
The Svord Peasant knife is simple and efficient, just what you need in a hard-working knife. It features a two-tone finished steel drop point blade to handle all your cutting chores. The blade features a lanyard hole on the tang and is non-locking. The handle is lightweight blue colored polypropylene with a light texture. The Peasant knife from SVORD Knives is handcrafted in New Zealand.


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Saturday, June 30, 2012 | 7:30 p.m. | FAU Stadium | Palm Beach County, Fla.
TV: ESPN2 (Live) | Internet: ESPN3.com | Live Stats: Pointstreak.com
Complete 2012 All-Star Game Media Notebook in PDF Format
SETTING THE SCENE: Saturday's game marks the 11th All-Star Game in the 12-year history of Major League Lacrosse … The All-Star Game was not held during the 2004 season … It will be just the third time that the All-Star Game has been played in a city that does not have an MLL team … In 2002, the All-Star Game was played in Bowie, Md. at Prince George's Stadium … In 2005, the All-Star Game was held at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver … This is the first time a Major League Lacrosse game has been played in the State of Florida … Boston had hosted the All-Star Game in four of the previous six seasons prior to this year.
O' SAY CAN YOU SING?: A pair of students from Florida Atlantic University - Geraldine Fleurimond and Rebecca Guillaume - will be performing the Canadian and United States national anthems, respectively, at the 2012 MLL All-Star Game … Fleuirmond is a Biochemistry major and performs the national anthem at many FAU athletic events … Meanwhile, Guillaume has been singing since she was six years old and has performed at many prestigious events, including singing the Star Spangled Banner for President Barack Obama.
ULTIMATE FANS: The MLL has announced that Dallas Towner of Delaware and Ian Burbidge of Oregon are the winners of the Ultimate MLL Fan contest and will serve as honorary captains for Saturday night's All-Star Game.
MLL GIVES BACK: For the sixth straight season, Major League Lacrosse will hold an All-Star Game jersey auction following the All-Star Game … This year's auction will benefit the HEADStrong Foundation … Following the All-Star Game, the players will autograph their game-used jerseys, which will then be auctioned off on the MLL website … Once again, the New Balance Foundation will match the net dollar amount from the auction … Over the last five years, the All-Star Game jersey auction has raised over $140,000 for charities across the nation … The jersey auction will begin on Saturday, June 30 at 12 p.m. and last for 10 days.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!: Saturday's game will be televised live on ESPN2 and will also be available online on ESPN3.com … Joe Beninati and Quint Kessenich will handle the play-by-play and color analyst duties, respectively.
SHOW OFF THOSE SKILLS: For the 10th straight season, Major League Lacrosse will hold its annual Bud Light Skills Competition … The competition will consist of the Fastest Shot and Freestyle contests along with the Goalie Gauntlet … The Gauntlet replaced the two-point accuracy shot contest at last year's All-Star Game and will consist of an obstacle course for the six participants … Defenseman Kyle Hartzell of the Ohio Machine is the defending champion in the Fastest Shot contest while Boston Cannons midfielder Paul Rabil won last year's Freestyle event.
A SIGN OF THINGS TO COME?: This year marks the third time that the All-Star Game has featured an Old School-Young Gun format … If the first two meetings are any indication, fans could be treated to some bonus lacrosse … Both previous match-ups have ended in overtime with each team winning once … In 2005, Walid Hajj scored the game-winning goal as the Young Guns posted a 21-20 victory … In the 2009 game at Denver, defenseman Brodie Merrill gave the Old School All-Stars a 22-21 victory by scoring the game-winning goal in overtime.
ON THE SIDELINES: Boston Cannons Coach Steve Duffy will serve as the head coach for the Young Guns All-Stars while Ohio Machine Coach Ted Garber will be leading the Old School All-Stars in Saturday's All-Star Game … In his first season with the Cannons, Duffy has led Boston to a 5-3 record … Meanwhile, Garber is in his first season as the Ohio Machine coach.
LAST YEAR'S GAME: Midfielder Stephen Berger scored the eventual game-winning goal with 2:49 left in the fourth quarter as Team Warrior rallied to edge Team Authority by a 21-20 margin at the 2011 Sports Authority MLL All-Star Game at Harvard Stadium … It marked the third straight year that the All-Star Game was decided by a single point … The win by Team Warrior overshadowed an historic performance by Team Authority midfielder Michael Kimmel … The Chesapeake Bayhawks midfielder earned Bud Light MLL Player of the Game honors after setting an All-Star Game record with nine points … He scored five goals, including an All-Star Game record-tying three two-point goals, with an assist … Midfielder Brad Ross led Team Warrior with three goals, including a two-point marker, while attackman Brendan Mundorf added a goal with three assists.
SWEET 16: Of the 20 players listed on the Young Guns All-Stars roster for Saturday's All-Star Game, 16 of them are appearing in the All-Star Game for the first time … Only goalkeeper Drew Adams, defenseman Michael Evans, attackman Max Seibald and midfielder Peet Poillon have previously played in an All-Star Game … There are no first time All-Stars on the Old School roster for Saturday's game.
GREAT EIGHT: Rochester Rattlers midfielder Matt Striebel will set an MLL All-Star Game record by playing in his MLL-record eighth All-Star Game this year … He is the fifth player in MLL history to play in at least six All-Star Games … Striebel, who has played in each of the last eight All-Star affairs, has scored three goals with five assists in his MLL All-Star Game career.
INSTANT IMPACT: Long Island Lizards attackman Matt Gibson is the only rookie who was named to the All-Star Game this year … The former Yale University attackman leads all MLL rookies with 10 goals and 10 assists in five games this season … He is also the only rookie to earn Cascade Rookie of the Week honors twice … Gibson is now the 14th rookie in MLL history to play in the All-Star Game.
TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT: Each of the last three All-Star Games have been decided by a one-point margin, including an overtime game in 2009 … There have been four All-Star Games decided by a single point … In 2005, the Young Gun All-Stars posted a 21-20 overtime victory over the Old School All-Stars at INVESCO Field at Mile High in Denver … The average margin of victory in the first 10 All-Star Games has been 6.1 points per game with two games being decided by 15 or more points.
DEUCES ARE WILD: Through the first eight weeks of the 2012 MLL regular season, there have been 64 two-point goals scored among the League's eight teams, which is already the fourth-highest total in MLL history … The Chesapeake Bayhawks, who lead the MLL with a 7-1 record, have tallied a league-high 18 two-point goals and need just seven two-point goals to tie the MLL single-season record set by the Boston Cannons in 2002.
10 COUNT FOR DIXON: Chesapeake Bayhawks midfielder Kyle Dixon is well on his way to breaking the MLL record for most two-point goals by a player in a single season … Entering the All-Star Game, the former University of Virginia midfielder has tallied a league-high 10 two-point goals … It is the third time in the last four years that Dixon has recorded 10 or more two-point goals … In the 12 years of Major League Lacrosse, a player has tallied 10 or more two-point goals only five times … Earlier this season, Dixon became the all-time leader in two-point goals and now has 42 career two-point goals.
MISTER ASSISTER: While Boston Cannons midfielder Paul Rabil is more known for his goal-scoring ability, the former Johns Hopkins University midfielder has been generating more assists this year and currently leads the MLL with 25 assists at the All-Star Break … He is also the MLL's leader with 46 points … Rabil is trying to become the first midfielder in MLL history to lead the league in assists.
HIGH FIVE: Both the Chesapeake Bayhawks and the Long Island Lizards enter the All-Star Game wishing they could continue their schedules this week as both teams have won five straight games …The Bayhawks have overcome their lone setback against Rochester on May 12 to win five games in a row while the Lizards have overcome an 0-2 start to win five straight games.
UNCONNECT FOUR: The Charlotte Hounds snapped a four-game losing streak on Saturday night by posting an exciting 17-16 victory over the Ohio Machine at Selby Stadium … It marked the Hounds' second victory over the Machine this year … On May 12, Charlotte earned an 18-15 win over Ohio at American Legion Memorial Stadium … While Charlotte snapped its four-game losing streak, Ohio lost for the fourth straight game.


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When someone buys meat do you really think there is even the remote possibility that the grocery store is going to give up selling meat and call it quits for the meat department? For other items that might be the case, for example some type of jeans that are no longer in fashion, but meat? I think a little common sense shows that the meat will definitely be replenished.Peter wrote: When you buy a product, you contribute to the measured demand, true, but at the time of your action you have no idea whether there will be enough measured demand to prompt a replenishment of supply. I have bought the last of a product only to find it never replenished; obviously the store owner was relieved to finally have the product off his hands. I have also bought a product with the very clear intention of hoping the store owner would see my purchase as significant enough to continue to supply more. I have even at times verbalized my intent to the store owner. "Please continue to carry this item." I have also chosen products based on the choices available to me; if A is available then I'll buy A, otherwise I'll by B. Clearly, to me at least, not every act of buying results in the seller feeling urged to resupply, nor is every act of buying accompanied by the intention to urge.
I see a direct causal direction from meat purchases to another animal being killed. If some others do not see that direct relationship, that is fine. Monks and nuns do not purchase meat, so there is no issue for them in my opinion. Others that may not carry any unwholesome actions in my opinion, include:
a) minors living at home in their parents house who should graciously accept what their parents provide
b) guests at a meal served who did not mention or warn of a vegetarian diet or other restrictions, preferences
c) spouses who are not vegetarian and/or Buddhist who cook meat for their Buddhist and/or vegetarian husband/wife/partner
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And it's not all about the BIG Festivals, there's loads of great stuff going on in the UK right now.
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Former Dublin Man Was Respected Journalist
John Martin Couric, father of network news journalist and host, Katie Couric, and a former resident of Dublin, died at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Virginia on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 from complications due to Parkinson's Disease. Couric began his journalistic career as a general reporter for the Dublin Courier Herald while he was attending Dublin High School. Couric went on to a forty-year career in journalism and business before retiring in 1985.
Born in Brunswick, Georgia on August 28, 1920, Couric was the son of John Martin Couric, Sr. and Wildie Hibbler. The senior Couric was a cotton merchant and exporter. The Courics lived on Bellevue Avenue in a home located adjoining the current location of Bubba's Tire Center. After his graduation from Dublin High School, Couric worked for his university's publications and graduated in 1941 from Mercer University in Macon, where he later worked as a reporter for the Macon Telegraph.
John Couric joined the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served in both the Mediterranean and the Pacific and participated in the invasions of Sicily, Tarawa, Peleliu, the Philippines, and Okinawa. Couric continued to serve his country in the Naval Reserves, retiring in 1965 with the rank of lieutenant commander
As a political reporter, Couric covered the always fascinating Georgia politics and the activities under the golden dome in the state capital for the Atlanta Constitution. He joined the United Press wire service in the late 1940s and continued to cover politics. In 1948, John was named head of the United Press office in Tallahassee, Florida. Among his most heralded reports were his coverage of Georgia governor Herman Talmadge and a 1949 hurricane which ravaged the east coast of Florida.
In 1951, Couric was assigned to the Washington Bureau of the United Press. He began to write more about national events, including Senate Majority Leader and later President, Lyndon B. Johnson's heart attack. Couric eventually became Assistant News Editor.
He was an editor with United Press before leaving his position to enter the field of public relations in 1957. He worked with the National Association of Broadcasters as a Chief Writer and Manager of News and Publications, a role in which he supervised newspaper, magazine and on-the-air programs. In 1963, Couric, a member of President John F. Kennedy's Committee on the Employment of Handicapped and a committee of the National Commission on Community Health Services, was promoted to Vice President of Public Relations for the NAB. Couric also served in a position with the American Health Care Association. After six years of service with the Food and Drug Administration, John Couric retired in 1985.
Couric was a member of the National Safety Council, American Heart Association, American Nursing Home Association, National Press Club, Sigma Delta Chi Professional Journalistic Society, Public Relations Society of America, Broadcasters Promotions Association, Washington Trade Association Executives, and countless other organizations, boards, and committees.
Mr. Couric received a master's degree in communications from American University in 1968 and was an adjunct professor of journalism and public relations in the university's graduate program and the University of Maryland twenty-seven years.
Couric, who reportedly gave up a promising career in print journalism for public relations, encouraged his daughter Katie to go into broadcast journalism because it was more exciting than print journalism.
During her commencement address at Mercer University in 1996, Katie Couric reminisced about her father and his influence on her life and career. "I am in awe of my father's generation. And I am in awe of my father. He is a man of intelligence, compassion, gentility, humor, integrity and honor. Some parents tell their children to do as I say, not as I do. My sisters, my brother and I did as he said, but we also became the people we are by watching him every day," she said. "Recently, when my dad was getting a prescription filled, the pharmacist called out his name and asked, 'Are you Katie Couric's father?' 'No,' he said, 'she's my daughter.' I am indeed and for that I am lucky, grateful and proud. Thirty-six years from now, if my daughters can say the same thing, that will be the true measure of my success."
Mr. Couric is survived by his wife, Elinor H. Couric, and children Clara Batchelor of Brookline, Mass., Katie Couric of New York, NY, and John M. Couric, Jr. of Arlington, Va. His oldest daughter, former Virginia State Senator Emily Couric, preceded him in death in October 2001.


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Even presidents can have car trouble.
Barack Obama's custom-made Cadillac, known affectionately as "The Beast," broke down two hours before the president arrived in Israel, CNN reported Wednesday.
"We experienced mechanical trouble with one of the cars," Secret Service spokesman Edwin Donovan told a pool reporter later.
"That's why we bring different multiple vehicles," he added.
Israel's Channel 2 reported Wednesday that a new limo was flown in after reports that someone had filled the eight-ton armored Cadillac with diesel instead of gasoline.
The Secret Service keeps the car's exact specs secret for security purposes, but it is known to have eight-inch thick doors, its own oxygen supply and tear gas cannons.
The Beast became the subject of punchlines after getting stuck on an exit ramp during the president's 2011 visit to the U.S. Embassy in Ireland.


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A Funky Garden by Shirley Watts
Shirley Watts had impressive artistic vision when she planned this garden. Each element, from the paving to the furniture to the plants, displays an attention to detail that makes this small garden something special.
Making a garden special is no different from making your interiors a unique reflection of your tastes. Here are some tips from Shirley's garden that you can apply to your own projects.
Make it local. This garden is on Rose Street, and it features a sign as wall decor that ties the garden to the location. Salvage shops, flea markets and antique dealers are good places to find this kind of decorative elements.
Use materials in uncommon ways. Adding metal letters to the patio paving makes this dominant element of the design much more interesting.
Overscale something. Just like you might opt for a big sofa or an extra large coffee table to make a statement (and be extra useful) in your living room, this garden bench, by being extra long and strikingly shaped, gives the garden more character. Sure, a regular bench would be fine, but this one makes it special.
Include art . You will have to jump over to Shirley's website to enjoy what appear to be beautiful handmade metal screens that make a narrow corner of the garden something special.
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Can I boot windows 7 from this disk using bootcamp?
I need windows 7 for school but I'd prefer if the internal harddrive of my macbook pro remains mac-only. can I partition this disk using bootcamp and then install windows 7 on it? also I will want to play games in windows will that be a problem if installed on this disk?
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- Asked about: Western Digital My Passport Studio …
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According to Apple Support:
" If I have more than one hard drive, can I install Microsoft Windows on any drive?
You can use Boot Camp to install Windows on any internal hard drive, but not on an external hard drive."
If you are short on disc space, you might want to consider Parallels. You must install Parallels on the internal drive, but you can put the virtual machine on an external drive. I am not sure about Fusion.
Here is what Parallels says about this:
"Unfortunately you can't install the Parallels software on the secondary drive instead of the Mac hard drive. But you can store your Virtual Machines' files (for instance, the virtual hard disk image file) on your external drive if you wish."
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The bank capital return plans: Some banks returning as significant dividend payers.
Good news:
1) Bank of America was the big winner: A larger-than-expected $5 billion share buyback and a plan to redeem $5.5 billion in preferred shares. No dividend increase, but the buyback was much bigger than most projected — some had anticipated as little as a $1 billion.
2) Some banks are returning as significant dividend payers. Wells Fargo increased the annual dividend to $1.20, some 34 percent above last year and higher than most estimates. The bank now pays out the highest dividend yields of the large banks, about 3.2 percent, with JPMorgan Chase at about 3 percent.
Others are heading toward the significant 3 percent ratio. Capital One Financial went from $0.20 to $1.20, now with a 2.2 percent yield.


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Probably Not The Best Time To Introduce Legislation That Can Be Described As Having An 'Internet Kill Switch'
from the that's-not-going-to-fly dept
That said, since the bill has falsely been described as having an internet kill switch, it seems like particularly bad timing to re-introduce it now, just after Egypt actually did pull out its own version of an internet kill switch.
While it may be a good thing that this bill gets killed off no matter what (since it is a bad piece of legislation), I'm a bit worried by how quickly everyone has jumped on this "internet kill switch" claim to describe it. What happened in Egypt is important to pay attention to and to learn from, but it doesn't mean that we should immediately jump to the conclusion that that's what the US is trying to do. There are serious problems with the bill, and we should discuss those, rather than just calling it an internet kill switch, when that's not what's in the bill.


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Model S Insurance
Model S Insurance
Ameriprise Insurance didn't know the car either, but they gave me a quote based on its retail value. You can get them through Costco.
I got mine from Geico. They know the Model S and they know of the different models (performance vs standard) and battery types (at least 85 and 60).
I am insured with Nationwide Insurance. Great rate
@HansJ, would you mind sharing what Geico quoted you? I'm going to reach out to them as well and would love something to compare with. Thanks!
My Geico rate was around $93 a month with roadside assistance. The insurance companies all seem to have different rates depending on which state you are in. What I really like about Geico is they understand Tesla's security system and battery options. Others just price the insurance as a performance model.
I am getting a 60kWh car. I think I had the deduct at $1000. That price included my wife's 12 year old Toyota Echo but that thing is dirt cheap to insure.
PenFed, Navy Fed. If you're not mil. or related, a small donation to their charities will do.
You can go to Geico.com and it'll give you an estimate based on your config. I live in northern california and it gave me a quote of ~1250/yr.
OK, just called them myself. Geico quoted me $520 for 6 months, so $1040 for the year for a 2013 85 kWh Model S. My deductible is $250. I pass on the roadside and rental car. I have 2 other cars so it doesn't quite make sense. Hope that helps! Thanks for sharing, that was helpful. (I'm in MD).
Wish I could edit my comment, I'm just curious -- for those who have already insured their cars, did anyone confirm that the insurer will indeed cover the battery fully? When I signed off on my paperwork, it said to check if the battery and similar components would be fully covered... that part was a bit alarming. I hope so! They cover all the parts of my current vehicles.
I have Mercury and the rate is outrageous. With no points on my license and every discount you can get, it is still $2600/year with $1000 deductible in Thousand Oaks (91362). I have the P85 and since they don't have operating/repair cost history they just charge a bunch. Guess I better call Geico!
Allstate. Maybe not the best rate either.
just switched from allstate to USAA... saved 2000 annually... Allstate crazy high for Tesla.
@Beau - Why do you think that they wouldn't cover the battery? My first reaction is that this sounds like an alarmist rumor. I can see them not covering if you leased the battery, or you tried to make a claim related to normal battery degradation.
I don't understand the question about the battery either. I have never seen a battery exclusion in an insurance package (all cars have batteries). Besides 99% of the time the insurance company looks at a car and automatically totals it. If you damage the battery on an S you have bent the frame.
I'm currently with Allstate; three vehicles, home, and umbrella policy.
They still are unable to provide a real quote based on the VIN, so they base it on a "general cost of car + zip code + driver profile".
I want a real quote.
Calling Geico, in 15 minutes or less.
MS 60kWh is due here within a week... I think.
(P#992, $5K deposit paid July, 2009, Finalized 8/24/2012, still waiting...)
I posted this in a similar thread a while back but fyi. It is my experience that Geico is not only the most reasonable insurance but they also provides great service.
I have been with Geico for over 30 years now, but shortly after I began I a tree fell on my car in a storm, and several months later the same vehicle was stolen. At one point they had actually paid me back several thousand more than the total I'd paid them. So how much did my premium go up? Nada, nothing, zilch. They explained since none of it was my fault the cost to insure would be the same.
I would recommend them to anyone.
@ Cattledog:
Wonderful blog! I especially like the idea of your very own "Get Amped" event at your home! GREAT thinking. I know I'm not alone when I say that I think of myself as an ambassador of TMC, and I haven't even received my Model S yet! (Due Apr/May)
I'm currently working in Houston, and went to the auto show the other day. One of my colleagues accompanied me, and I definitely talked his ear off the whole time. Usually it was in the context of comparing one or more features of any given car to the Model S. I gave him my disclaimer as we walked in - that I was basically "biased against every car in here."
So, I've been trying to think of ways to spread the word. Considering making a large QR code, to hang in my window when I'm parked. When I'm not there to answer questions, that is. I'll certainly have to give my wife the factual rundown for when she's out with my baby.
Thanks for giving me a great template for a blog. Maybe I'll have my own "Get Amped" party. I'm not sure how I feel about all those people driving my car though...
I've had pretty good luck with Travelers. The original quote sheet said "Mercedes Tesla" but after we got that straightened out, the rate stayed within 50 bucks of my S-class Benz and is less than 1k per year with a another car, clean record, and multiline discount.
I'm with State Farm and I'm paying less than $75/mo on a multi-car discount...can't complain! I live in one of the most expensive insurance counties in Texas...
Kyleket - Thanks, love the qr code in the window idea, hope you don't mind if I steal it. Our two delivery parties have been super fun, I highly recommend. Your call on the multiple drivers. Riding in the car is like biting the hook, driving is setting it.
Not trying to hijack the insurance topic...
when riding shotgun on your test-drivers, do you find yourself saying, "Faster! Faster!" very much? ;)
i have State Farm with a apprx 1 speeding ticket/yr and 2 other vehicles, 500/1000 deduct, Im paying $750 a yr. 85Kw non perf. In In IA.
I'm with American Family Insurance and they gave me a quote after looking at the Tesla sight. We have been with them for years but I don't know if they are in all states. Good luck
I've had my Model S "insured" through Allstate for 3 weeks now. They seemed to be having trouble with my VIN number and I just found out that their underwriting department won't insure Tesla. I had no trouble switching to GEICO. I could get a Mercedes E series and the Tesla 60 for under $1k/ year and GEICO seemed to understand all the model choices. This price was 1/2 what Allstate quoted me and then failed to deliver.
I pay with Statefarm in San Diego $356 per half year, 85kWh
Thanks to everyone posting about this, it helped me a lot. I was told by 3 different Geico agents that they absolutely do not insure the Tesla Model S. After re-reading the above posts, I politely pushed the last agent to check again for me, because it seems like many people have successfully insured with Geico already.
Her first compromise was temporary insurance until my next renewal, and then I'd have to switch to someone else who fully insures the MS. When I pressed her to check again, it turns out that all of their guidelines refer to the Roadster (not sure why they won't insure that...). I had told them it was a Model S from the beginning, but even her supervisor had lumped all the models together under "we don't insure Teslas."
In the end she gave me a decent quote: $499.32/6 months for new MS and old 1999 Honda together. Not as good as the above posts, so I'm going to shop around, but at least I have one option now.
will try State Farm again, was with them 10 yrs, but they were ripping me off so I switched last yr when I got 3 competing quotes for about 1/2 of State Farm.
Got ~$94/month from USAA for Northern VA/DC metro with a clean driving record.
I was able to get my 60KW version insured with Esurance.
I was quoted $119/month for my P85 from USAA in PA.
Bodily Injury Liability $ 100,000/300,000
Property Damage Liability $ 100,000
Comprehensive $ 500
Collision $ 500
Those with State Farm will have to litigate. I know of one car that went into the body shop before mine and it is being litigated.
My car has been in the shop for nine weeks, State Farm still wants me to pay over fortyfivehundred dollars to complete the repair. They started out wanting me to pay sevethousand dollars of the repair.
I thought I had full coverage, according to the agent you have full coverage but on the claims side of State Farm you do not. Well maybe they wouldn't mess with you if you paid 10k in premiums per year for multiple houses and cars and I mean large multiple houses and luxury cars.
Liberty Mutual insures our S60 in Texas.
"Insure with State Farm and get plowed under!"
@Brian H, ha ha!
I just this week got an estimate from our insurance carrier, AMICA. I don't own an MS yet, still pondering/researching. They said it would be approx. $1320/year for a reasonably equipped MS 85 with $500 deductibles. That's in NH.
Same for Amica in San Diego, ours is just under $1,300 per year.
I just renewed with Geico. $653 for 6 months, $250 deductables.
apparently i live in the most expensive zipcode on earth. I keep getting quotes of $200 and up per month.
It also depends on your claim history, tickets and credit rating.
all that is pretty good. My CLS in the same zip was like $150 and my current car, a Sonata, is like $120
But it's considered a "hurricane area". If i use my work address as a test it's like $130
All these posts on insurance really makes me wish Tesla owned its own insurance company... after all they screw you more then dealerships do.
In CT, $1100 per yr. USAA
Kind of like having a $4500 deductible. I need to dump State Farm. Has anyone had a positive claims experience with their insurer?
I have been with AMICA for over 20 years, I've probably had 10 auto claims of various types over the years. I've been very satisfied.
I had an interesting call with Amica this afternoon. They quoted me about $3200 per year for my Tesla and my 2004 rx330, with $1000 deductibles for both collision and comprehensive. This is about 2.5 times what I pay State Farm now with only $100 deductibles. When I asked for a quote on just the Tesla to see how much it was, I was told that they couldn't insure just the Tesla because that would be "premium evasion."
I told the Amica person that I wasn't trying to evade anything and that "premium evasion" was a strange term.
Still looking for alternatives to State Farm
They told me that there are lots of variables.
For example, they said if I lived in Florida, I could expect to pay between 2x and 3x what I pay in NH.
Also, your driving record, ages of drivers, etc.
The $1320 I was quoted is about twice what I pay to cover my 2013 Lexus RX350. The difference primarily, they said was due to the Tesla cost vs. the Lexus.
I left Statefarm for MetLife. My Tesla premium is only $730 per year, my old Statefarm premium for a 2007 GMC Sierra Denali was $1,300 per year!
I have tried many times to get better quotes than AMICA, but I never could. Plus you get a rebate at the end of the year which amounts to about 25%.
I even have friends who are insurance brokers for various companies and they could never beat AMICA.
Just got an email that Geico has lowered insurance rates in TX so I did another quote and it is considerably cheaper.
I am considering not taking the PIP or getting the minimum... isn't that why I have employer health insurance??
Also im thinking of raising deductibles to 1000 for more monthly savings. Not to say it won't happen, hence insurance. but I think i've only made 2 or 3 claims in 16 years.
It's definitely worth shopping around. I'm currently on Safety Insurance and the agent I'm currently with quoted about $1870 per year with mostly minimal coverage, and when I checked with Liberty Mutual they quoted about $1230/yr with the same coverage.
Bumping up coverage from 20/40 to 100/300k for relevant categories plus adding their "better replacement" option bumps it to about $1350/yr so I will probably go with that. (The "better replacement" comes into play if you ever have to calculate your car's cash value when totalled, and with this option they will knock 1 year plus 10,000 miles off your car's age when calculating what it's worth)


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2012 Acura MDX Values
Select a 2012 Acura MDX trim level
2012 model year changes
There are no significant changes to Acura's mid-size crossover utility vehicle, the MDX, for 2012.
Competitive comparison
Road-friendly all-wheel drive; quiet, refined cabin; comfortable seating; luxurious cabin appointments; available safety-tech features
Special features for 2012
As a luxury crossover utility, the 2012 Acura MDX puts passenger comfort above rugged off-road ability, but it doesn't completely shut that side of SUV personality out. Its interior, with space for up to seven, is nearly as comfortable and accommodating as those of full-size truck-based SUVs, while on the road it handles better that those other vehicles--in part, thanks to the SH-AWD system which aids stability while also handling light off-road tasks. The MDX also stands out for its superb optional ELS sound system, and for all the active-safety tech that's available in option packages--some of which might help you avoid an accident or reduce stress on the highway.
A mid-size luxury SUV with seating for seven, the 2012 Acura MDX is powered by a 3.7-liter V6 VTEC® engine that produces 300 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque. A 6-speed automatic transmission is paired with AWD to enable the MDX to achieve an EPA estimated 16 mpg city and 21 mpg highway, for a combined 18 mpg. The MDX comes equipped with several sport features; paddle shifters, super-handling AWD, performance braking, and a rigid body structure. Features include HID headlights, blind spot information system, adaptive cruise control, hands-free phone capabilities, automatic climate control, GPS-linked temperature control, iPod integration, rear seat entertainment system, real-time traffic/weather, and voice recognition. Safety is comprised of an advanced airbag system, vehicle stability assist, collision mitigation brake system, anti-lock braking, and tire pressure monitoring. The MDX is backed by a 4-year/50,000-mile warranty.


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About the Data-gov Wiki
From Data-gov Wiki
What is the Data-gov Wiki?
The Data-gov wiki is a project of the Tetherless World Constellation at RPI. The project is headed by Jim Hendler and Deborah McGuinness and led by Li Ding. The contributors of the project are listed at the Project Members page. For more information about the project or about joining the wiki, please see contact us page.
The Data-gov Wiki project investigates the role of semantic web technologies, esp. linked data, in producing, processing and utilizing government data found in data.gov. Our projects goals are:
- to enrich the value of data via normalizing, linking and information-extraction
- to help realize the value of government data through applications and visualizations
- to support web developers via machine-friendly data access and web services using W3C Web standards.
Currently, we are instantiating Tim Berners-Lee's vision of linked government data via the following activities: translating government datasets into RDF, linking them to the linked data cloud, and developing interesting applications and demos on semantically linked government data.
Here's a diagram displaying the semantic web architecture for government data.
What data is in the Data-gov Wiki?
- There are currently 212' converted RDF datasets contributing ' triples.
The following is a diagram showing what is currently available on the Data-gov Wiki and how that data is linked together.
All the datasets in Data.gov Wiki can be found at Data.gov_Catalog.
Datasets from data.gov were translated from CSV to RDF using a simple Java program. Other datasets in different formats will be translated soon. For more information as to how the data was translated and how it is currently formatted please see Generating_RDF_from_data.gov.
We have some visualization demos showing how this semantic government data can be used. These demos use a variety of technologies such as Tabulator, the Google Visualization API, and Exhibit.
Here's some example demonstrations:
Interactive Bureau Budget Graph
This demo uses Dataset_402, Public Budget Database - Outlays and offsetting receipts 1962-2014 (Office_of_Management_and_Budget), to show accounts that belong to that bureau and their outlays (expenditures) for each year from 1962 to 2014 (2009-2014 are projected values).
Interactive Faceted Browser for Earthquake Data:
This demo uses Dataset_34, Worldwide M1+ Earthquakes, Past 7 Days (US_Geological_Survey), to earthquakes all around the world in the past week. This Demo takes advantage of Exhibit's faceted browsing capabilities.
Tracking Changes in the data.gov Catalog via RSS:
This demo uses Dataset_92, Data.gov Catalog (Office_of_Management_and_Budget), to create a RSS feed for all changes and updates on datasets in data.gov.
For more Demos and Information:
To see all our other demos, please visit Demos.
For the main entry page to the Data-gov Wiki and more information on the technical details of this project, please visit [1].
Topic pages for Government Data properties
For each data set in our catalog, there is a metadata page available in both human and machine-readable (RDF) forms that provides both information about that dataset and the properties it uses. Each property referenced in any of the datasets we have translated gets a wiki page in which we show all datasets that use that property, and in which it is possible to add either textual as to the meaning of those propoerties or machine-readable assertions as to how the properties may be linked. The wiki page Property:Dgtwc:uses_property has a list of all of these properties, from which those knowledgable in a dataset can make assertions as to these meanings and uses.
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|Summary of Data.gov Wiki Project
|About the Data-gov Wiki
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This wasn't the kind of primary season where you could tell in advance who was going to come out lead pony. The voters spoke. Here's what they had to say about the races we covered in our primary election issue:
Rep. Steve Pearce fueled his win against Rep. Heather Wilson with the notion that Wilson wasn't conservative enough. He won the Republican primary June 3, making him the party's candidate for Sen. Pete Domenici's soon-to-be-vacated seat. That means the contest will be between Pearce and Rep. Tom Udall, who's known to be a fairly liberal Democrat. One question remains: Where will the moderates go?
Sheriff Darren White soundly beat state Sen. Joe Carraro in the Republican primary for CD 1, which is no big surprise given White's larger purse. Even President Bush came to town to help with White's fundraising. Former City Councilor Martin Heinrich nailed down his position as the Democratic candidate for the congressional district, with opponents Rebecca Vigil-Giron and Michelle Lujan Grisham splitting most of the remaining votes. Political unknown Robert Pidcock received slightly more than 8 percent of the vote.
Both White and Heinrich espouse stances in line with what their parties push. Since the CD 1 seat has been in Republican control for 40 years, it's expected that plenty of money will flood both candidates' campaigns in the coming weeks.
Eric Griego, former city councilor and 2005 mayoral candidate, managed to unseat state Sen. James Taylor, who represented District 14 for four years. Griego charged Taylor with supporting corporate developer SunCal, the company that bought the 57,000-acre Atrisco Land Grant.
Similarly, Democrat Tim Keller put the hurt on Sen. Shannon Robinson, who's been representing the Southeast Heights area for 20 years. That could have had something to do with the accusation that Robinson used his legislative position to fund UNM's rugby program, which he oversees. Keller billed himself as the more progressive candidate.
State Sen. Linda Lopez won despite challenger Michael Padilla's criticism of her sponsorship of a bill that benefitted developer SunCal with a $629 million tax incentive. In spite of her deeper pockets, the senator won by a surprisingly small margin. She gathered 53.3 percent of the vote; he took 46.7 percent.
State Sen. Dede Feldman swept her North Valley district with 79 percent of the vote. Challenger Carlos Cordova's promise to lower property taxes couldn't lure voters.
Republican incumbent Sen. John Ryan maintained his spot in the Legislature with 66.1 percent of the vote. Challenger Robert Sikes couldn't knock him off his seat, even by pointing out that Sen. Ryan voted in favor of stem cell research.
About 30 percent of registered Democrats and Republicans—about 85,000 people—turned out to vote in Bernalillo County.


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Now she won't eat raw!!
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I've left raw out before for several hours, but there does reach a point where the cats just won't touch it (gets kinda crusty and blech). If Corin doesn't want to eat it now, it's not likely she'll get any more interested in it as it sits out. You could refrigerate it for a couple hours and try again, although I suggest trying a different plan of attack. Does Corin like cooked meat at all? Try lightly cooking (boiling or broiling works well) some plain chicken breast or thigh (no bones). If she goes for it, gradually cook it less and less. This should only be for treats though, not as a main meal as it isn't nutritionally complete. Once she's used to regularly eating raw chicken, you can try offering her one of the balanced commercial products.
Another suggestion is to put even less raw in with her canned food (like the size of a pea, mixed in really well). If she eats that, really really slowly, like over the course of weeks, increase the amount of raw you mix in. If she starts to balk at the proportion of raw in the mixture, go back to a smaller amount that she would eat. Patience is the most important part of this whole process. It's easy to get frustrated, especially if you find you're throwing out more food than they're eating, but cats will pick up on that and start to associate meal times with anxiety. You definitely don't want that!
What I personally find works best is to offer a small amount of raw covered in the kitty's favourite pulverized treat. My guys all freak for freeze-dried duck liver or salmon (chicken also works well, but the liver and salmon are a big hit). It's easy to rub some pieces between your fingers to make a powder and sprinkle a liberal helping of it on top of the raw. At first the cats might only lick off the powder and leave the raw, but eventually they get used to the smell/texture/taste of the raw and start to eat that too. Cats are all about familiarity when it comes to food. The key is to gradually make the unfamiliar familiar, and/or to make it so highly appealing that they ignore their natural instinct to be suspicious of new foods.
So I wish you all the luck in the world! This is totally doable, with lots of patience and a loving attitude. I converted one of my cats when he was around 10 or 11 (he's 18.5 now) and he was one stubborn mofo. So if I can do it, so can you!!!!
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Achieving daylighting credits for LEED
Learn the steps to achieve points for the U.S. Green Building Council LEED EQc8.1: Daylight and Views – Daylight credit.
Learning objectives
- Understand the U.S. Green Building Council LEED criteria for daylighting credit.
- Learn to use modeling software to conduct a daylighting analysis.
- Learn to document and use the results of an analysis.
The use of naturally lighted spaces is a valuable strategy for achieving energy savings and earning U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED credits. Beyond energy savings, careful use of daylighting can contribute to occupant well-being and productivity. Consequently, architects and engineers are encouraged to improve their ability to apply daylighting strategies to building design solutions.
The USGBC, which administers the LEED green building rating system, has several design elements to achieve points. Daylighting is one of them. The primary standard of reference, of course, is the LEED 2009 Reference Guide for New Construction and Major Renovations.
Under LEED EQc8.1: Daylight and Views – Daylight, the intent is to provide building occupants with a connection between indoor spaces and the outdoors through the introduction of daylight into the regularly occupied areas of the building.
At the risk of making it sound too simple, daylighting design to achieve this credit point for LEED can be boiled down to three steps:
1. Understanding the criteria
2. Using the software
3. Documenting the results.
There are four options available:
Option 1: Simulation
Option 2: Prescriptive
Option 3: Measurement
Option 4: Combination of any of the above methods.
The goal for any of these options is to achieve daylighting in 75% of the regularly occupied spaces.
This article focuses on Option 1, the simulation method, defined by the USGBC as follows:
- Demonstrate through computer simulations that 75% or more of all regularly occupied spaces achieve daylight illuminance levels of a minimum of 25 fc and a maximum of 500 fc in a clear sky condition on Sept. 21 at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.. Areas with illuminance levels below or above the range do not comply However, designs that incorporate view-preserving automated shades for glare control may demonstrate compliance for only the minimum 25 fc illuminance level.
- View-preserving shades are not part of the study in this article.
Understanding the criteria
Computer software: Physical models are an accurate way to evaluate the effects of daylighting and can be a cost-effective method of analysis. However, software programs are increasingly used to simulate and analyze daylighting effects.
Several daylighting software analysis programs can address factors such as window area, room floor area, window geometry, window height, and the visible light transmittance of glazing and factors such as orientation, room cavity ratios, visible angle to the sky, latitude designation, and interior room reflectance resulting in development of more sophisticated design strategies that demonstrate LEED compliance.
In general, the USGBC does not endorse one software brand over another. Any software that can simulate based on the requirements listed in the rating system is acceptable. The rating system does require that the simulation be done under clear sky conditions. Some of the software products for daylighting analysis are AGi32, Radiance, Lumen Designer, and Daysim.
Regularly occupied spaces: According to USGBC, "Regularly occupied spaces are areas where one or more individuals normally spend time (more than one hour per person per day on average) seated or standing as they work, study, or perform other focused activities inside a building." Some examples are private and open offices, conference rooms, break rooms, and lunch rooms.
"Non-regularly occupied spaces are spaces that occupants pass through, or spaces used in pursuit of focused activities for less than one hour per person per day (on average)." Examples are hallways and foyers.
"Non-occupied spaces are defined as spaces designed for equipment and machinery or storage with no human occupancy except for maintenance, repairs, and equipment retrieval." Examples of these include mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, storage areas, and restrooms.
Sky conditions: In 2003, the International Commission on Illumination (CIE) adopted 15 standard skies that cover a broad spectrum of the usual skies found in the world. Each sky represents a unique sky luminance distribution, which is the most effective way to classify the 15 CIE Standard Skies. Most software brands use Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and CIE-accepted sky models to calculate the sky's distribution in the daylight calculations. LEED requires calculations to be done on a clear sky condition (see sidebar "Things to keep in mind" linked below).
Illuminance: Output of the simulation model shall show the illumination level range of 25 to 500 fc on a clear sky condition on Sept. 21 (Equinox), 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Footcandles shall be measured at 30 in. above the floor (desk height). (In the past, LEED required daylighting calculations to be done at noon, but now they are done at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. when solar positions are "lower" in the sky, which help projects claim credit point because daylight should penetrate more deeply into the building.)
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AC Schnitzer ACS4 BMW Z4 Profile Concept
Take the first ascent of the 8,848 meter high Mount Everest, the expeditions to the poles or the dive into the 11 km deep canyon of the Mariana Trench. There have always been individuals and extreme characters who have pushed our boundaries and discovered new terrain. An extreme region for automotive tuners, where only a few venture, has always been the BMW M-series cars, in particular the uncompromising Z4 M-Coupé, a thoroughbred driving machine.
But the fact that the limits of this extraordinary car are far from reached is evident from the new concept vehicle by AC Schnitzer - the PROFILE - even at first glance. Classic engine tuning hauls the power of the high-revving six-cylinder in-line plant to a robust 350 HP. Not only is a special "active breathing" airbox used, but the engine control unit has been remapped. But power alone isn't enough to get the maximum from an athletic heart. So the modified rear axle ratio of 3.91:1 provides better sprint capacity, while the perfectly smooth transmission with the AC Schnitzer Short Shift ensures crisp changes by the driver.
And as you listen to the sonorous baritone note of the left/right sports exhaust system with the trapezoid tailpipes, you could be deceived into thinking that the driver is not changing gears, but playing some kind of a musical instrument. A feast for all the senses: Visually the stunning color combination of white-orange casts its spell and perfectly enhances the exquisite contours of the AC Schnitzer bodykit. From the front skirt with its suggestive cup-wings via the widened wheelarches and flanks with the gill-like vents - as already used on the legendary BMW 507- the dynamic line is drawn over the bulging side skirts to the rear skirt with carbon diffuser.
The whole is crowned by a rear spoiler and a fascinatingly styled roof wing. The forged alloy Type V wheels from the standard AC Schnitzer collection are a work of art in themselves. Filigree design yet with an air of solidity, in size 9.0J x 20" at the front and 10.0J x 20" at the rear, these wheels are the perfect adornment combined with tires size 235/30 ZR 20 front and 295/25 ZR 20 rear.
But traction alone isn't everything, and the dynamics are supported by the AC Schnitzer suspension with its racing heritage, set up in the Green Hell of the Nürburgring. An aluminum strut brace in "Racing" style not only catches the eye but limits the torsion of the front body. Thanks to the AC Schnitzer racing seats, the driver always holds position. And the carbon interior trim and pedal set, with decor elements of aluminum, radiate pure racing flair. Could there be a better place to experience the limits of potential?
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EMR and HIPAA Annual Reader Survey
John Lynn is the Founder of the HealthcareScene.com blog network which currently consists of 10 blogs containing over 8000 articles with John having written over 4000 of the articles himself. These EMR and Healthcare IT related articles have been viewed over 16 million times. John also manages Healthcare IT Central and Healthcare IT Today, the leading career Health IT job board and blog. John is co-founder of InfluentialNetworks.com and Physia.com. John is highly involved in social media, and in addition to his blogs can also be found on Twitter: @techguy and @ehrandhit and LinkedIn.
Each year before HIMSS I like to put out a reader survey to try and gauge how we're doing at EMRandHIPAA.com and what we can do to improve the website. I read and analyze (probably over-analyze) every comment that's made about the site and feedback that's given.
I really do appreciate those readers who are willing to take the time to answer the survey and provide honest feedback. Some of the comments still ring in my head today since I'm still deciding the best way to solve it (ie. improving the look of the site). Other comments like requests for certain types of content have driven a number of the topics I've covered throughout the year.
On that note, I'd be grateful if you'd take the time to fill out the following survey (here's a link to the survey for those reading this in their email). The survey looks longer than it is because of the big text boxes. Most questions are pretty simple answers and it will only take you a minute or two to fill out the whole survey.
If you'd prefer to just send me feedback directly, I always welcome comments on my Contact Us page as well.
Note: I'll be posting the exact same survey on all my HealthcareScene.com websites. You only need to fill it out once for all the websites.