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Last month, New Yorker reporter Jon Lee Anderson turned twelve shades of red when he was challenged on Twitter about his claim in The New Yorker that Venezuela was "one of the world's most oil-rich but socially unequal countries." A lowly rube named Mitch Lake had tweeted, "Venezuela is 2nd least unequal country in the Americas, I don't know wtf@jonleeanderson is talking about." Anderson tweeted back: "You, little twerp, are someone who has sent 25,700 Tweets for a grand total of 169 followers. Get a life." Gawker was all over it.
What got lost in the story though is just how wrong Anderson's claim is. In fact, just how wrong many of his claims about Venezuela are.
Luckily, Keane Bhatt, an activist and writer at NACLA, has been on the Anderson file from the beginning, itemizing all of Anderson's errors and forcing the New Yorker—which is widely renowned in the magazine world for its fact-checking department—to issue some corrections.
First there was this error that Bhatt caught:
Anderson's article, "Slumlord: What Has Hugo Chávez Wrought in Venezuela?," is indeed filled with blatant misrepresentations. The New Yorker's vaunted factcheckers somehow permitted the publication of the following statement: "Chavez suggested to me that he had embraced the far left as a way of preventing a coup like the one that put him in office." While it is true that in 1992, Chávez attempted a coup against an administration that had deployed security forces to massacre hundreds, perhaps thousands of civilian protesters, Anderson is misleading his readers. Chávez was "put in office" much later, in 1999, through a free and fair election—not a coup—a fact which he did not see fit to include in his piece. He instead wrote, vaguely, that Chávez "assumed" power in 1999.
Then there was this:
In a NewYorker.com piece published before Venezuela's elections, [Anderson] wrote in error that "Venezuela leads Latin America in homicides." The most recently available United Nations data show that Honduras, with 91.6 killings per 100,000 in 2011, has twice the rate of homicides as Venezuela, which recorded 45.1 in 2010. (El Salvador has 69.2.) When confronted with these facts on Twitter in February, Anderson admitted his mistake publicly, addressing even his editors at The New Yorker, and agreed to offer a correction. Over a month later, however, neither Anderson nor his editors have fixed his invented claim.
As Bhatt also points out, the headline on that second piece was originally given the hopeful title "The End of Chavez?" Once Chavez handily won reelection, the editors had to change it to "Chavez the Survivor."
Thanks to Bhatt's efforts—and that of his readers—both of these errors were eventually corrected.
But now we have this:
For Jon Lee Anderson's most recent factual error, unfortunately,The New Yorker has thus far refused to issue a clarification or retraction. One month ago—the day Chávez died—Anderson wrotea third piece, for NewYorker.com, claiming:
What [Chávez] has left is a country that, in some ways, will never be the same, and which, in other ways, is the same Venezuela as ever: one of the world's most oil-rich but socially unequal countries. . .
As I pointed out in "Anderson Fails at Arithmetic," this allegation misleads the reader in two ways. Inequality has been reduced enormously under Chávez, using its standard measure, the Gini coefficient. So one can hardly say that in this aspect, Venezuela remains the "same as ever." Making Anderson's contention even worse is the fact that Venezuela is the most equal country in Latin America, according to the United Nations. Anderson's readers come away with exactly the opposite impression.
…A senior editor [at The New Yorker] sent me an email [that] offered a strained defense of Anderson's position on inequality, arguing that Anderson's point was valid, given that his claim supposedly combined Venezuela's conditions of being both "oil-rich"and "socially unequal" as one assertion.
I pointed out in my response that any reasonable reading of the statement would portray Venezuela as both one of the world's most oil-rich and one of the world's most socially unequal countries. And the fact of the matter is that the CIA's World Factbook ranks the country 68th out of 136 countries with available data on income inequality—that is to say, Venezuela is exactly in the middle, and impossible to construe as among the most unequal.
I also explained that when Anderson was confronted with this evidence on Twitter, the magazine's principal correspondent on Venezuela expressed extreme skepticism toward publicly available, constantly used, and highly scrutinized data; he instead cited his own "reporting" and "impressions" as the authority for his assertions….
Lastly, I argued that the awkward formulation of combining "oil-rich" and "socially unequal"—a reading I reject—exposes Anderson's contention as even further at odds with reality. Included in my email was the following list showing the top 10 most "oil-rich" countries ranked in order of their total crude oil production, according to the International Energy Agency. Each country's corresponding Gini coefficient from the CIA World Factbook appears in parentheses—the higher the Gini coefficient, the greater the country's inequality:
1. Saudi Arabia (unavailable)
2. Russia (0.42)
3. United States (0.45)
4. Iran (0.445)
5. China (0.48)
6. Canada (0.32)
7. United Arab Emirates (unavailable)
8. Venezuela (0.39)
9. Mexico (0.517)
10. Nigeria (0.437)When provided with these arguments and data, The New Yorker's senior editor fell silent in the face of repeated follow-ups. I received a reply only once: a rejection of my request to publicly post our correspondence.
Bhatt closes by urging his readers to get in touch with the The New Yorker.
Readers can pose such questions to The New Yorker by contacting its editors at www.newyorker.com/contact/contactus, by email firstname.lastname@example.com, or on Twitter at @tnynewsdesk. Such media activism plays a crucial role in engendering more careful portrayals of countries like Venezuela, which has long been the target of cartoonishly hostile, slanted, and outright false media coverage. Previous demands for accuracy and accountability have already prompted two admissions of error by The New Yorker, and can lead to a third, in spite of the magazine's obstinacy. More importantly, the magazine now faces a real political cost to publishing sloppy reporting, as well as a powerful deterrent to running reckless news and commentary during a politically significant transitional moment for Venezuela.
I concur.
Corey Robin teaches political science at Brooklyn College and the CUNY Graduate Center. He's the author of The Reactionary Mind: Conservatism from Edmund Burke to Sarah Palin and Fear: The History of a Political Idea.
This article originally appeared on Portside.


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Tue, 3 February 2015
Mission: "To, once and for all, bury the billable hour and timesheet in the professions" Ronald J. Baker started his CPA career in 1984 with KPMG's Private Business Advisory Services in San Francisco. Today, he is the founder of VeraSage Institute—the leading think tank dedicated to educating professionals internationally—and a radio talk-show host on the www.VoiceAmerica.com show: The Soul of Enterprise: Business in the Knowledge Economy. As a frequent speaker, writer, and educator, his work takes him around the world. He has been an instructor with the California CPA Education Foundation since 1995 and has authored fifteen courses for them, including: You Are What You Charge For: Success in Today's Emerging Experience Economy (with Daniel Morris); Alternatives to the Federal Income Tax; Trashing the Timesheet: A Declaration of Independence; Everyday Economics; Everyday Ethics: Doing Well by Doing Good; The Best Business Books You Should Read; Pricing on Purpose: Creating and Capturing Value; Measure What Matters to Customers; and Innovating Your Business Model. He is the author of six best-selling books, including: Professional's Guide to Value Pricing; The Firm of the Future: A Guide for Accountants, Lawyers, and Other Professional Services, co-authored with Paul Dunn; Pricing on Purpose: Creating and Capturing Value; Measure What Matters to Customers: Using Key Predictive Indicators; and Mind Over Matter: Why Intellectual Capital is the Chief Source of Wealth; and his latest book, Implementing Value Pricing: A Radical Business Model for Professional Firms. Ron has toured the world, spreading his value-pricing message to over 120,000 professionals. He has been appointed to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant's Group of One Hundred, a think tank of leaders to address the future of the profession; named on Accounting Today's 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, and 2013 Top 100 Most Influential People in the profession; voted number six and nine of the Top ten Most Influential People in the profession in 2012 and 2013; selected as one of LinkedIn's Influencer Bloggers; and received the 2003 Award for Instructor Excellence from the California CPA Education Foundation. He graduated in 1984, from San Francisco State University, with a Bachelor of Science in accounting and a minor in economics. He is a graduate of Disney University and Cato University, and is a faculty member of the Professional Pricing Society. He resides in Petaluma, California. |

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New Zealand is set to enforce a ban on disposable e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, alongside heightened penalties for vendors caught selling these products to minors. This announcement, made on Wednesday, underscores the government's commitment to curbing underage smoking habits. The decision follows swiftly on the heels of the recent repeal of legislation introduced by the previous left-leaning administration, which aimed to phase out tobacco smoking by implementing a lifetime ban on cigarette purchases by young individuals.
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello emphasized the importance of e-cigarettes as a significant tool in smoking cessation efforts. According to statements reported by the Associated Press (AP), Costello asserted that the new regulations are designed to deter minors from initiating smoking habits. Under the forthcoming laws, retailers found selling vapes to individuals under 18 years old will be subject to substantial fines. Businesses face penalties of up to 100,000 New Zealand dollars (approximately $60,000), while individuals can be fined up to 1,000 New Zealand dollars ($600).
Additionally, the regulatory changes will impose restrictions on the marketing and branding of e-cigarettes. Products will no longer be permitted to feature imagery or names that may appeal to young consumers or encourage them to experiment with vaping. The decision to ban disposable e-cigarettes aligns with New Zealand's broader efforts to address public health concerns associated with tobacco and nicotine consumption.
By targeting both the supply of these products to minors and the marketing strategies that may entice young people, the government aims to create a more stringent regulatory framework surrounding vaping. Public health advocates have welcomed the move, citing concerns about the potential long-term effects of vaping, particularly among adolescents. With vaping rates among youth on the rise globally, policymakers are increasingly focused on implementing measures to mitigate the risks associated with nicotine addiction and its associated health consequences.
The ban on disposable e-cigarettes represents a significant step forward in New Zealand's public health agenda, signaling a proactive approach to addressing emerging challenges in tobacco control and youth smoking prevention. As the country continues to grapple with evolving trends in nicotine consumption, policymakers remain committed to implementing evidence-based interventions to safeguard the well-being of future generations.


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Laser Therapy May Reduce Vision Loss Caused by Wet AMD
We rely on good central vision for so many things, from reading to driving to recognizing faces. Unfortunately, your central vision may be in jeopardy if you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Although there are no treatments for the dry form of the disease, laser therapy may be helpful if you have the wet form of AMD.
What Is AMD?
AMD affects the macula, the center area of the retina responsible for central and color vision. Two kinds of AMD, wet and dry, can cause changes in your vision.
Macular cells thin and fatty deposits called drusen form on the retina if you have the dry form of the disease. The wet form of AMD occurs when fluids and blood leak from abnormal blood vessels that grow in the macula. The blood or fluid collects under the macula and distorts your vision.
If you have the wet form of AMD, you may experience one or more of these symptoms:
- Blurred central vision
- A blank spot in the center of your vision
- Straight lines that appear bent or wavy
- Faded colors
- Sensitivity to light
- Difficulty reading, watching TV, driving or avoiding obstacles when you walk
AMD can affect one or both eyes and may occur very suddenly. Prompt treatment of your symptoms can help you avoid or reduce vision loss. Call your eye doctor immediately if you notice any of these symptoms listed above.
If you have the wet form of AMD, your ophthalmologist may recommend laser therapy to stop the leaks. No matter what type of laser therapy you have, you'll receive a sedative and anesthetic eye drops or injections to ensure that you remain comfortable and pain-free during the procedure. You can leave your eye doctor's office shortly after receiving laser therapy, although you'll need to ask a friend or family member to drive you home.
Laser Photocoagulation Therapy
Laser photocoagulation therapy can be helpful in treating leaky blood vessels, particularly if the vessels are located close to each other. During the treatment, short pulses of laser light are aimed at the abnormal blood vessels. The heat generated by the pulses seals the leaky areas instantly.
Eye drops are used to dilate your pupil before the procedure begins. Enlarging the size of the pupil gives your doctor the best view of your macula.
A special mirrored contact lens will be placed on your eye after your pupil is dilated. The mirror helps your eye doctor aim the laser beam precisely. You'll see short bursts of light as the laser is aimed at your macula.
You'll need to visit your ophthalmologist for periodic checkups after your treatment. Additional treatments may be needed if some vessels start to leak again.
Photodynamic Therapy
Photodynamic therapy combines laser therapy with medication to close and destroy leaky blood vessels. The process starts with the intravenous injection of Visudyne, a drug that's sensitive to light. Visudyne travels from the blood vessel in your arm to the abnormal vessels in your macula.
After the medication reaches your eyes, your doctor shines a laser beam in your eye. Unlike the laser used in photocoagulation therapy, this laser uses cold instead of heat to produce results.
The laser beam activates the medication, which creates blood clots that close the abnormal veins. You may need additional photodynamic therapy if the vessels begin to leak in the future.
Laser therapy offers a safe, effective way to preserve your vision if you have wet AMD. Contact us if you would like to find out if laser treatment is a good option for your eye condition.
American Academy of Ophthalmology: How Is AMD Diagnosed and Treated?
Mayo Clinic: Wet Macular Degeneration
AllAboutVision: Macular Degeneration Treatment
American Macular Degeneration Foundation: Wet Macular Degeneration


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Philippines: Stranded US Navy ship ignored warnings
A US Navy minesweeper that has been stuck on a World Heritage-listed coral reef in the Philippines since last week ignored warnings to avoid the area, a government official said on Monday.
The comments from the superintendent of Tubbataha marine park, Angelique Songco, added to growing anger in the Philippines over the incident, for which the US Navy has apologised but may still face fines.
Park rangers radioed the USS Guardian to advise it was nearing the Tubbataha Reef on Thursday, but the ship captain insisted they raise their complaint with the US embassy, Songco told reporters.
She said shortly after the warning, the 68-metre (224-foot) vessel became stuck on part of Tubbataha Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Sulu Sea about 130 kilometres (80 miles) southeast of the western island of Palawan.
The site is protected by Philippine law, and is off-limits to navigation except for research or tourism approved by Songco's office.
Songco said it was too early to assess the damage to the corals and the corresponding fines, with the vessel still stuck on the reef and being battered by big waves.
The commander of the US Navy's 7th Fleet, Vice Admiral Scott Swift, apologised in a statement from Japan on Sunday.
"As a protector of the sea and a sailor myself, I greatly regret any damage to this incident has caused to the Tubbataha Reef," Swift said.
He acknowledged that protecting the reef was vital, and that the Navy took its obligations to preserve marine environment seriously.
He said the crew members had left the vessel, and there were no traces of any oil leaks.
The Philippine Navy said three of its ships had been put on standby near the area to assist in efforts to remove the Guardian from the reef, to join two civilian tugboats contracted by the Americans.
The Guardian had been en route to Indonesia after visiting a Philippine port north of Manila when the incident occurred, according to the US Navy.
Some politicians and nationalist activist groups have said the US ship had violated the terms of a 1999 visiting forces agreement by sailing in the area.
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Tehran, Iran: Sidel, a global provider of liquid packaging solutions, announced today that it will participate at the upcoming Iran Food + Bev Tec, a leading International food, beverage and packaging technology trade fair. The four-day event will take place at the Tehran International Permanent Fairgrounds, and will feature over 900 exhibitors from 23 countries, and over 30,000 attendees.
The event will bring together experts from the agro-food industry to exchange expertise and showcase their latest solutions. Sidel will be once again participating and will be presenting its latest innovations in Water, Juices, and Non-Alcoholic Beer PET packaging solutions, including its revolutionary Sidel MatrixTM System, RightWeight™ bottle concept, and their exemplary spare parts and design services.
"Sidel started operating in Iran over 30 years ago. Since then, we have worked to expand our presence in the region, and now have an installed base of more than 110 machines including blowers, fillers and labelers, and a customer base of over 35 companies," said Harbinder Kathuria, Regional Commercial Director for Greater Middle East at Sidel. "The Iranian beverage industry shows great potential and promise, and we will continue to work towards building stronger relationships, furthering our presence, and providing more solutions to our customers - present and future."
Sidel mainly operates in the bottled water, juices, and non-alcoholic beer categories in Iran, with water being the preferred beverage of choice. As perEuromonitor,it was stated that in 2014, over 943.6 million liters of water were sold and is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.4 per cent by 2019. This trend is closely followed by Juices, which recorded 757.4 millions liters sold in 2014, and an expected CAGR of 9.5 per cent by 2019. In 2014 alone, consumer expenditure on mineral water, soft drinks, fruit and vegetable juices was recorded at 1 billion USD, showing the immense growth in the market.
Iran Food + Bev Tec is the biggest agro food event in Iran, which provides a promising outlook for businesses and exhibitiors. Taking place in conjunction with Iran food + hospitality, and Iran Agro, the event is expecting over 30,000 attendees from Austria, China, France, Germany, India, Italy and Turkey. The Sidel booth will be located in the French Pavilion, Hall No. 38, Booth No. 04.4.


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Other/Miscellaneous Request Template (Appointments; ROW; Code Changes; Zoning Action, etc.)
Date Submitted: 5-28-2024
Requesting Agency: Clerk and Recorder's Office
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A bill for an ordinance amending the City's general campaign finance regulations and the Fair Elections Fund Act.
For an ordinance amending the City's general campaign finance regulations and the Fair Elections Fund Act. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-4-2024.
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"Okada refers to commercial motorcycles in Nigeria, where motorcycle riders carry passengers for hire. It is one of the chief modes of transport in Nigeria and, by far, the most common form of informal transport system in that country. The popularity and widespread acceptance of okada has rapidly risen in recent years. Unfortunately, the rise of okada has been accompanied by increased levels of high-risk behavior and accidents on Nigerian roads; as a result they have come under heavy flak culminating in legislations restricting or prohibiting their operations in some Nigerian cities.
Okadas have adapted easily to the prevailing economic climate in a contemporary Nigerian society plagued by a dearth of taxi and bus services, hypercongestion, and the poor state of roads. Also, they have become a ubiquitous feature of Nigerian cities because of their low cost of purchase and fuel efficiency. However, they are usually more expensive for consumers than other forms of road transport.
The survival of okadas during fuel (gasoline) shortages in Nigeria is preserved by their superior fuel economy. Motorcycle fuel efficiency benefits from the relatively small mass of the vehicle, compared to its passengers and to other motor vehicles, and subsequent small engine displacement. During fuel scarcity, okadas quickly become the dominant form of transport. This has led some to allude that they may be responsible, at least in part, for fuel crises in Nigeria. Furthermore, a weak mass transit system has spawned the use of these alternate means of transport. Okadas are also able to navigate and travel roads where no car has gone before - especially true in villages, and urban slums. Okada riding has been described as "a unique experience" by regular passengers and tourists. In the major cities e.g. Lagos, where traffic congestions (and inevitably, delays) represent an ever-present threat to businessmen, government workers, students of various schools and colleges, okadas come into play, with their smaller design they are able to weave through traffic, and literally rescue countless helpless customers from the organized chaos on Nigerian roads."
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Taxi! The Okada.
Youtube: Tunnel of Love.
Tunnel of Love, a 1997 short film that existentially captures the sexual empowerment embodied by a fast motorcycle. Former Sex Pistol Edward Tudor Pole plays the male lead, while the lovely Tamara Beckwith plays the female lead. Music is courtesy of Joe Strummer, formerly of The Clash. Watch out for a cameo appearance by Ace Café owner Mark Wilsmore, too. (link)
Game on-1978 Atari Space Riders Pinball.
Via: the lawleys
"I was over at an acquaintance's house one day and saw that he had a pinball machine in his basement. I thought that was pretty cool. His little kids were playing it, and I could see that it had a number of things wrong with it, such as flippers that didn't work, broken bumpers, etc. I didn't even take note of the name of it or anything.
One day I find out they are moving. I asked what the plan was for the pinball machine. I was told that it was now in the garage, as it was almost totally unplayable. After offering to buy it from him he said I could just have it. I didn't feel this was fair, so I gave him $25-Canadian.
I obviously came to realize it was an Atari Space Riders. One thing that impressed me right away was the manufacturer. I've always had a soft spot in my heart for Atari. I was a huge Atari 800/600xl fan, and at one time owned a lot of Atari 8-bit computer stuff.
I never really knew much of Atari's pinball history though. However, after tinkering with my Space Riders, I started having flashbacks of this machine. I now recall having played it many times at a campground not far from where I grew up in Penticton, BC, Canada.
What makes Space Riders unique is that it has no electronics, not even scoring, in the head. The scoring is displayed near the bottom of the main box, just above the left flipper button. The backglass is just one big lit up mirrored picture of a guy and his girl on a motorbike. Actually the flyer calls it a "super motocross theme"."
Designers: Bjorn Ollner.
"Bjorn Ollner was born in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1947. He studied architecture at The Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm and became a registered Architect in 1975 with a special interest for free form concrete buildings.
In 1976 Bjorn came to Vancouver, Canada, to broaden his architectural abilities by working with movies and television.
Mr. Ollner specializes in conceiving ideas which include new and innovative thoughts, ideas that inspire! His strength lies in combining fun and fantasy with technical expertise.
Bjorn works with World Expositions, trade shows, science centres, museums, feature films and a variety of other organizations. He is a team player and a collaborator. Bjorn has a unique flair for putting magic and wonder into his work while keeping it practical, durable, safe and accessible.
Mr. Ollner's keen attention to detail and constant vigilance regarding his clients' goals have enabled him to produce projects of the highest quality. His creative vision, leadership and constant drive for perfection have contributed positively in many team work situations."
The Art of Marta Istok.
"Marta Istok was born in November of 1950 in the small town of Ozd in Hungary. She practiced as a medical doctor for ten years until she moved with her husband and two children to the United States in 1988. There, she was no longer able to practice and assumed the role of a stay-at-home mother to her children.
Istok began painting in 2004 as a form of mental and spiritual therapy. Since then, she has produced over 250 paintings and recieved attention from all over the world.
Istok is influenced by the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists, specifically Gauguin and the work of Hundertwasser. All her paintings are done on canvas with oil paint."
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Youtube: Waffle Bike.
The motorcycle in cinema-Vexille.
Vexille (ベクシル 2077日本鎖国 Bekushiru 2077 Nihon sakoku?, full Japanese title literally "Vexille: 2077 Japanese Isolation") is a 2007 Japanese CGI anime film, written, directed, and edited by famed Ping Pong director Fumihiko Sori, and features the voices of Meisa Kuroki, Yasuko Matsuyuki, and Shosuke Tanihara.
By the 2060s, robotics technology has advanced to the point that cybernetics have become plausible. World opinion begins to turn against robotics, leading to the U.N. declaring a unilateral ban on further research and development in 2067. Japan, being home to robotics pioneer Daiwa Heavy Industries, strongly protests this ban, but is unable to prevent its passage.
The original soundtrack and music to the series features an electronic, techno and trance theme, and features Basement Jaxx, Boom Boom Satellites, Asian Dub Foundation, Dead Can Dance, Carl Craig, The Prodigy, DJ Shadow, M.I.A, with singer Mink providing the theme song Together again and Paul Oakenfold handling the music.
Dr Low's Rocket Cycle.
Via: the vintagent
"Archibald Montgomery Low was a pioneer of rocket exploration, and is considered the father of radio guidance systems for rockets, planes, and torpedoes. He was a fascinating character; in 1904, when he was 16 years old, he invented the first 'pre-selector' gearbox. In 1914, he invented an early form of television (which he called TeleVista, or 'seeing by wireless'). In 1917, during WW1, he created an aerial drone plane for the Royal Flying Corps, which was radio controlled and intended as a guided bomb - during this experiment he also built the first electric/gyroscopic plane control system. Also in 1917, he created a radio-controlled rocket. In 1916, he published a book, 'The Two Stroke Engine, a Manual of the Coming Form of Internal Combustion Engine'. He 40 other books on technical matters, and a few sci-fi titles and held nearly 100 patents.
While the British military authorities thought him something of a crank, the Germans realized how dangerous his inventions could be... so after trying twice to kill him (first using an assassin with a gun, then a strychnine-laced cigarette), they used his research during the 1930's to create their 'V' bombs.
In the 1920's, one of Low's projects which came to commercial fruition was a scooter, built by the Low Engineering Company, with funding from Sir Harry Norman (no relation to Norman motorcycles); several patents from around 1922/3 indicate that the scooter would have had a monocoque chassis of pressed steel panels possibly with 'sprung wheels'
Low was a Brooklands habitue in the 20's, and gave a 'Professor Low' cup for a 3-wheeler handicap race on July 29, 1922. He was Chairman of the ACU for 24 years.... certainly a fellow who deserves a bit more attention, or maybe a feature length film starring Russel Crowe."
flickr: Kinder Surprise.
"Kinder Surprise, also known as a Kinder Egg (Kinder being the German word for "Children"), is a confection originally intended for children in the form of a chocolate egg containing a small toy, often requiring assembly.
Kinder Surprise originated in 1972 in Italy. The manufacturer is Ferrero. The toys are designed by both inside designers and external freelancers (for example the French artist André Roche based in Munich) and manufactured by many companies worldwide (such as Produzioni Editoriali Aprile, a small company based in Turin, Italy, run and founded by two brothers, Ruggero and Valerio Aprile).
In Europe, their popularity has spread beyond their intended market, and they have become a minor cult phenomenon among discerning adults. There is even a thriving collector's market for the toys. This is especially true in Germany, where the manufacturer includes higher-quality toys than those available elsewhere."
Andreas Martin's "Beema"
Via: vhxn
"Beema" this is a new name to the motorcycle market. This motorcycle concept is revealed by Mr. Andreas Martin. He has designed this motorcycle to take on any obstacle like Chairs, Banks. We can ride this motorcycle in two different modes, to overcome the distance in the city stunt-riding mode is used and the cruise mode is used to relax in well-seated position. This on going project is cooperated with BMW motorcycles.
Serial Number 6218.
Via: michelle duff
"Serial Number 6218 is a true story about Michelle Duff's personal motorcycle. Everything in the book really happened all from the motorcycle's point of view, with an abundance of imagination. The last four digits of the actual serial number of Michelle's FZR 600 Yamaha, are 6218.
Back in her youth, Michelle saw a cartoon at the movies that showed the conversion of a Model "A" Ford into a hotrod, and transformed the sad, used Ford, into a happy, spiritied automobile once again. Since then, Michelle has believed that all things mechanical have animation, feelings, and personal goals, especially cars and motorcycles.
The model that 6218 is, was made in his year of manufacture more as a racing motorycle for production machine racing than as a road bike. Rules dictated that the model must be street legal to qualify for production class racing. Most models like 6218, were sold for racing, and few actually saw use on the street.
And, so it was when Michelle first bought 6218, she was riding out on the bus to collect him from the dealership, and she thought how annoyed he was going to be when he found out that he was going to be just another road bike, and not an important racing motorcycle. And, to make matters worse, he was going to be ridden by a WOMAN, and not a race rider. In Michelle's mind, the story grew from their first ride together to the growing respect and love they developed for each other, to the moving end to this chapter in 6218's life."
Blair Hasty's bicycle designed for personal and community health.
By Sameer Kumar Via: ecofriend
"This started as a project for the class and is now in the shape of something that has both huge potential for future and definitely the design and structure that could be used by any big bicycle brand across the planet. This just goes to show once again how a young, creative and pressure free mind is a lot better at times than those who are working on paid research. The Commuter designed by Blair Hasty is a bicycle that promotes health over comfort and clean air over carbon emissions. I will take that combination any day for sure.
It is a known fact that most of the city commuters have short distance to cover and commute all alone in a car. This not only causes a problem to the traffic during rush hour, but also adds to the already alarmingly increasing carbon content in air. No wonder then that Blair turned towards a bicycle concept for his green design and it has surely paid off.
In traditional bike designs the rider's feet are underneath them causing their torso to hunch forward in order to reach the handles. This results in unnecessary strain on the lower back, arms, and buttocks, not to mention poor aerodynamics. This bike eliminates those problems with its design and it also gives you that feeling that you are Lance Armstrong on the Alpine slopes during Tour De France. The new position of pedals behind the feet gives you a lot better position and better aerodynamics too.
The new riding position helped solve the storage problem by freeing up plenty of useable space beneath the rider. In this newly acquired gap the rider can suspend a large bag for cargo. And as for the storage of the bicycle, after the destination has been reached and the cargo contained within the bag can be removed, it can be expanded and the bike can be folded and placed inside. The design surely is both a success in regards to the rider's health and of course emission free commuting. It would be nice to see more such designs take center-stage and make a greener tomorrow."
Friday, August 29, 2008
The Chopper Zombie.
Via: coolbuzz
"Designed by Russell Mitchell of Exile Cycles, and special effects artist Robert Hall from Almost Human. The 'Chopper Zombie' is from the new graphic novel created by Thom Beers.External Link: Chopper Zombie
The plot revolves around a motorcycle builder who refuses to sell his formula for a new superfuel to a dangerous corporation, but when a team of hooligans kill him, he arises from the dead to seek revenge eventually sabotaging their lives! This masterpiece certainly evokes the love for ghouls and ghosts a little more. It reminds you of all the creepy monstrous characters from games like Resident evil, House of the dead, Parasite eve, Doom. Truly a treat for the ones who love this sort of stuff, the novel is bound to release sometime next year. Future plans also include a movie."
The motorcycle in cinema-Super Cub: The Movie.
Via: the scooter scoop (link)
"The most famous bike in Japan is the Honda Super Cub (with 60 million sold worldwide) Here a never before seen high-speed action Super Cub movie is born. Our hero delivers soba (Japanese noodles) to customers on his bike. Not only for his job, he also heats up his Super Cub for his friends.This tense action movie delivers love, friendship and Soba !!!The world was starving for such an unusual action movie !!!"
External link: Super Cub: The Movie
NYC bike rack designs by David Byrne.
Via: Make.
"David Byrne and the New York City Department of Transportation, in conjunction with New York art gallery PaceWildenstein, have unveiled nine unique bicycle racks designed by DB and installed in various locations throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. An avid bicyclist for almost 30 years, Byrne was invited to join the panel of jurors selected by the DOT to judge a design competition for outdoor and indoor bicycle racks. Inspired by the city's initiative, he submitted some original design ideas of his own named after specific locations and neighborhoods, which the DOT enthusiastically agreed to install for a period of 364 days."
"Doc" Hopkins Four-Tee-Five.
Steve "Doc" Hopkins and his wife Rhonda sit on his "Four-Tee-Five" motorcycle at Doc's Harley Davidson of Shawano County in Bonduel on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008.
Photo by Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette
via:green bay press gazette
"TOWN OF HARTLAND — It's one of those things that draws people over with a smile and look of awe.Or maybe it's bemusement.
The lanky vehicle isn't a run-of-the-mill motorcycle: Five seats and bars atop a quartet of vintage 1950s Harley-Davidson 45-cubic-inch motorcycle engines.
But for one Shawano County business owner, the unique motorcycle is not only a product of a desire to take on challenging projects, but it's also a tribute to the 105-year history of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles.
"I didn't even know I was going to build this four-engine motorcycle," said Stephen "Doc" Hopkins, owner of Doc's Harley-Davidson, near Bonduel. "I knew I wanted to build something out of old flathead motors — something told me to do that. Then one night it struck me to put four of them in a row."
He considered putting eight people on the motorcycle, but decided that would make the bike cumbersome.
"I started with a pile of iron … and just started cutting and bending, welding and making the frame," Hopkins said earlier this week, standing in the dealership's shop with the motorcycle in front of him. "I had a pile of old motors I'd bought at a swap meet in … Pennsylvania, and I started tearing those apart and rebuilding them."
The motorcycle was built in about 17 days. Hopkins said he wanted to get it done in time for the 105th anniversary parade in Milwaukee.
"I gave Willie G. Davidson, the grandson of the original Davidsons, not really a promise, but my best shot that I was going to get this thing ready for his parade," he said. "I did it, and that's what drove me to do a lot of it."
The motorcycle is heading for Milwaukee today and will be part of the anniversary parade. Hopkins said the bike will be displayed at the dealership afterward.
Plans for the Four-Tee-Five, as the motorcycle is named, were sketched out on a pair of white pieces of paper with pen. Hopkins opens the folded pages showing a design that looks like the finished product.
Written on one of the plans are the words: "Yes … We can do it!"
"I just enjoy building things, and people like to stop in here to see what's next," the Algoma native said. "I like the challenge. I didn't do this to become famous or anything, I just did it because I enjoy the challenge."
Hopkins added a reserve fuel tank, a small Hamm's tapper keg, to augment the three gallons of fuel stored in the frame.
"I don't care if you're a doctor, lawyer or some Joe working in a factory; it doesn't matter who you are or what you do we treat you all the same," said Hopkins, who pointed out he is more concerned about keeping customers happy and employees working than growing the bottom line. "We bend over backward to help each person as much as we possibly can."
Aside from motorcycles sales and service and a riding school, the dealership on Wisconsin 29 also houses a classic car and motorcycle museum, a zoo, Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast and pirate ship — which Hopkins also built."
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The BVSA Rocket Bike.
Photo: Slouchcycles
By Sonia Zjawinski Via: wired
"It may take NASA decades to finish construction on a shuttle, but it only took the Bay View Space Program a weekend to build its BVSA Rocket Bike. It was originally made so founder Jason Broemmel (who also built the Golden Gate Bridge Bike) could attempt to jump over Islais Creek in San Francisco for a bike rodeo. (He fell straight into the water.) The ride features rockets on either side that are powered by highway flares, illegal fireworks and propane. Broemmel's next project: a five-wheel bike capable of hauling two kegs of beer -- every astronaut's dream."
The World's Second-Largest Single-Cylinder Motorcycle.
Via: inventorspot
"When we think of today's motorcycles, most people will automatically picture a V-Twin on a sunny afternoon. We sometimes forget about the hard hitting single cylinders. However, Franz Langer has come up with something that should bring the spotlight back to single cylinders for at least a while.
Mr. Langer is a German Engineer who has always been most interested in the single-cylinder design, rather than the more common V-Twin. While he was working, he filled his garage with 600cc to 700cc motorcycles. After he retired, he began building his own outrageous rides.
The cream-of-the-crop came when he decided he wanted to build the worlds largest single-cylinder engine on a motorcycle. For a long time that benchmark was 1000cc. It then made a jump to 1500cc. To be able to top that, Franz began with an airplane engine, single-cylinder of course, that displaced 1440cc. The next step was to enlarge the engine and use a larger yet lighter cylinder. The final result was a 2000cc monster.
He then mounted his oversized engine onto an old NSU Konsul. Soon after everything was complete, his name was added to the Guinness Book of World Records for building largest single-cylinder engine on a motorcycle. The only downside to the whole design, it's a kickstart. Anyone who weighs less than 150lbs might need some help."
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Monowheels: The Beijing Light Wheels.
Via: treehugger
"Hopefully bike and monowheel fans caught sight of the 60 rather spectacular "Light Wheels" spinning around at the 2008 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony in Beijing.
(...and these weren't the only homage that the Olympics paid to the bike. It was the first Olympic Games where BMX (bicycle motocross) was a sport in its own right.)
The official, somewhat overwrought, description of the bikes goes: 'With a diameter of 2.008 meters, the "light wheel" gives off romantic and pure fluorescent light, resembling the structure of the Bird's Nest. When it revolves in the stadium like a beautiful light circle, it shows the collision of time and space and the human spirit of constantly surpassing oneself and never giving up.'
Jeff Gross/Getty Images from NYT
Everybody loves Donuts.
Exhibition: Being There, Burlington Arts Centre (Documentation of Donut Machine Demonstration)
Via: Steven Laurie's photostream
Steven Laurie's new and improved Donut machine.
Via: Steven Laurie's photostream
Steven Laurie's new and improved Donut machine.
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P0960 OBD II Trouble Code Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit/Open
How to quickly diagnose and repair, and causes of a P0960 transmission code that indicates a detected open electrical condition within the A pressure control solenoid control circuit.
Symptoms of P0960 OBD II Trouble Code
- Increased fuel consumption
- Check Engine Light activated
- Transmission overheats
- Transmission slips when shifting
- Transmission shifts hard (banging into gear)
- Possibly misfire-like symptoms
- The transmission is put into limp mode by the PCM
Common Causes of P0960 OBD II Trouble Code
- Defective pressure control solenoid
- Contaminated transmission fluid
- Restricted transmission filter
- Defective transmission pump
- Defective transmission valve body
- Blocked hydraulic passages
- Corroded or damaged connector
- Faulty or damaged wiring
- Faulty PCM
Severity of P0960 OBD II Trouble Code
The severity of this code normally begins as moderate, but it can progress to a more severe level rapidly when not corrected in a timely manner. In circumstances that result in the transmission banging into gear permanent internal damage can be caused making the problem a severe issue.


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Inbal Freund is one of the most incredible human beings I know. She's the former director of Mavoi Satum, an organization that stops men from refusing their wives divorces in Israel. She scripted (with Chari Pere) a (masterful, brilliant) short comic about the agunah situation called Unmasked, which explains her life work in more vivid emotion than I can hit you with. (Ouch. Sorry. Bad use of the colloquial...)
And this week, she takes on the Torah.
Inbal is fiercely Orthodox, and fiercely feminist, and she's also just plain fierce. This was probably the single parsha that we were most nervous to do. Even now, when I watch it, I get a feeling at certain points like I was punched in the gut -- it's pretty intense. No one comes off 100% pure: not the wife, not the husband, not the priest, not even G*d.
It's things like this that remind me that I'm Orthodox, and that keep me Orthodox. If Judaism was simple, and I agreed with every little bit of it, I could just say "amen" and keep moving, comfortable with the role of religion in my life. If I was secular, or not Orthodox, I could just resign this to one of those parts of Judaism that I don't agree with -- or that's old or outdated or misogynistic or just straight-up lame -- and move on to something cool, like strawberry cheesecake or listening to Y-Love.
But I'm not. Even after watching Naso, I'm perturbed -- so, what, this dude thought his wife was cheating on her and sold her out to the rest of the tribe? He threw her in front of a priest, who uncovered her hair (which, to a married Orthodox woman, is like ripping off all her clothes in public)? How is that just on anyone's behalf?
Relationships are passionate. (Unless they are boring, and you're comfortable and uninspired by each other, in which case a break-up is probably looming in the distance.) Some couples fight like hell, and some couples love each other with every bit as much passion. A dude has to be a real self-centered douche to accuse his wife publicly of one of the most heinous private sins...and a woman has to be the most forgiving person in the world to stick with him after that. It's true -- whether you're in a relationship or you aren't -- people never understand how other people's relationships work. Compared to this procedure, getting divorced is probably the easiest thing in the world. But if a couple really wants to get this thing resolved, I suppose the message of the parsha is that there's always a way...except that the best way, like marriage itself, it isn't always the easiest way.


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Published on April 2nd, 2012 | by The Green Divas
0Healthy & Happy: On the Road with Green Diva Lisa
We had a remarkably good time this week, especially since our feature interview was with our favorite Green Reaper, Elizabeth Fournier, green funeral director and author of All Men Are Cremated Equal: My 77 Blind Dates. Seriously. You gotta love a woman who has a book with this title! She introduced us to a new eco-friendly way of cremation that sounds (although some of the discussion was a little more detailed than we might have needed) like a great alternative to traditional cremation. Did you know that 16% of all mercury pollution in the air is the direct result of cremation?!? Hope you'll listen to the interview to learn more about this potential alternative known as bio-cremation, resomation, or water resolution. Elizabeth has a marvelous way of making an often awkward subject interesting, entertaining and a lot less creepy.
Healthy & Happy on the Road to Austin, TX with Green Diva Lisa
Green Diva Lisa did a great report on a recent road trip she took to Austin, Texas. She had taken the opportunity to write about her experience as a seasoned road warrior and offered tips on how to be as green, sustainable and healthy as possible when on the big highway. NOTE: We KNOW that the greenest way to be on the road is to STAY HOME, walk, ride a bike or take a train or bus, but let's face it, there are times when driving is the only way to go (this road trip was one of them). GD Lisa has some good tips for staying healthy on the road.
Here are a couple of tips for happy, healthy road tripping:
- Gas – find out how to be the most fuel-efficient with whatever car you drive on EarthGarage.com and check out a new app for finding the best gas prices while on the road: GasBuddy.
- Food – I generally don't eat a lot of full meals on the road, but I like to stop for breakfast. It hard to screw up eggs, bacon and fruit. This trip we went to the Waffle House once (remind me not to do that again) and Cracker Barrel once. The other place that I will consider stopping is Chipotle's, with serves food with integrity supporting local farmers and offers grass-fed meats and more.
- Snacks – The nice thing about being on the road is that you really aren't on any eating schedule. You get to eat when you are hungry and eat what you are in the mood for at the time. So, I keep a variety of healthy choices. I bring along an eco-friendly travel cup and bamboo or stainless cutlery which I just wash and re-use.
- Hydration – Staying hydrate can help keep our minds sharp on long trips. Many of you know how The Green Divas feel about bottle water. If not, listen to our Sleeping Naked is Green podcast on bottled water and/or read GD Meg's recent post about bottled water. My favorite alternative to buying bottled water is a BPA free water bottle with a built-in filter called the Bobble Bottle.
- For the FULL story (and there is quite a bit more), please see GD Lisa's original post!
Gettin Local with the Green Divas: Wherever You Are!
Listen to this 5-min segment on local, sustainable community – this week's discussion was about Local trail clean ups with groups like Adopt-A-Trail, finding a local CSA & finding beautiful scenic drives for spring (even in NJ!).
As always, please visit our website for LOTS of relevant links & resources from the show – Green Divas website.
The Green Divas Radio Show, podcasts, audio vignettes and blog posts feature fun and low-stress ways to live a deeper shade of green, while maintaining some comfort and style. Green Diva Meg, co-host Green Diva Lisa and Green Dude Paul offer tons of easily accessible information and resources to help make the journey to a more sustainable world easier and a little more fun and entertaining. The radio show broadcasts live every Saturday morning from WMTR 1250 AM in Northern, NJ/NY Metro area, streaming live on WMTRam.com, or catch up on the podcast.


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President Joe Biden announced an end to support for Saudi Arabia's offensive military actions in Yemen Thursday as part of comments made at the State Department.
"America is back," Biden said during his speech at the State Department Thursday. "Diplomacy is back at the center of our foreign policy."
The move was previewed by national security adviser Jake Sullivan late Thursday morning during a White House press briefing.
Sullivan added that Biden's orders wouldn't mean an end to strikes against AQAP.
Biden announced Sec. of Defense Lloyd Austin will conduct a global posture review that will help determine the Biden administration's foreign policy decisions moving forward. He said troop withdrawals in Germany, announced by former President Donald Trump, and around the globe will be paused as the review is completed.
At the top of his comments Thursday afternoon, Biden called on Myanmar to refrain from further violence and lift current restrictions on telecommunications in the country. The military in Myanmar has arrested the country's leader and taken over the government, implementing restrictions like on telecommunications.
Later in the speech, Biden referred to America's obligation to "repair our moral leadership" in the world. He then said he is directing his administration to look at the refugee application process and to raise the refugee cap. His goal is to increase the number of refugees admitted to the United States during his term in office.
In late 2019, former President Trump slashed the refugee cap for 2020 down to 18,000. That was the lowest cap for refugee admissions since 1980, when the country's refugee resettlement program was created.
For context, the number of refugees admitted to the U.S. was at a 30-year peak in 1992 with 132,000. The number dropped each year heading into the new century, then slowly climbed in the early 2000s. In 2016, there were almost 85,000 admitted, which dropped to 53,000 in 2017, and down to 22,000 in 2018.
In addition, Biden announced a presidential memorandum in an effort to protect the rights of LGBTQ people worldwide.
"There is no longer a bright line between foreign policy and domestic policy," Biden said. "When we protect the rights of everyone around the world …. We make sure those same rights are protected for children here in this country."


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Hours of regulation are posted at the entrance to each university lot. Any university parking area without posted hours of regulation is regulated 24 hours, every day. To purchase a permit stop into Parking Services - office hours M-F 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. You must provide your vehicle license plate to become authorized.
Short term, pay by the hour, parking can be purchased at any of our six pay stations on campus, or through the ParkMobile phone app. Event attendees and other guests can also pay for parking, or validate their pre-arranged parking, at any of the pay stations.
Except when otherwise prohibited, metered short term parking is available in Lot 5 (between South Hall and Price Commons), Lot 21 (across from Wigen Hall, near the Health Services Building) and behind AFM (Antrim, Froggatt, McCalmont Hall).
Free, timed, short term parking is available in Lot 3 near Fleming Hall and in Lot 7 in front of JTC.
Expand the sections below to learn more about a specific topic:
UW-Stout has six pay stations on campus. They will operate at $1/hr., and will accept cash or credit card. Be aware that no refunds or change are given at the pay station.
To properly park, using a pay station:
- Park with your license plate visible to the drive lane
- Remember your license plate number
- Approach the nearest pay station and follow the instructions printed on the pay station and the prompts on the screen
- Enjoy your time on campus, no need to display a receipt on your dash.
You may use the extend by phone option if you pay by credit card. This option allows you to enter your cell number at the pay station. The pay station will send you a text when your time is about to expire and allow an opportunity to extend your parking time simply by replying with the number of additional minutes you need. Your card will be processed at the end of your parking time.
Pay Station Locations and Regulations:
Lot 14: Pay station located in the middle of the lot near the west entrance to Sorensen Hall.
- A short term section is marked by sign in the center median. This is a 1hr maximum stay.
- Pay by the hour rates apply to any other un signed space in the lot. Max. 9hrs.
Lot 18: Two pay stations located on the west side of the drive lane near the Jarvis Hall Science Wing.
- Pay by the hour in designated zone only, marked by signage. Max. 9hrs.
- All other spaces in lot 18 require an annual commuter or A-zone permit.
Lot 27: Pay station located on the north side of the entrance off Broadway Street near the General Services Building
- Pay by the hour or by coupon code at any unsigned space. Max. 9hrs.
Lot 29: One pay station near the east entrance to Johnson Filed House and one across 13th Ave near Applied Arts.
- Pay by the hour or by coupon code at any unsigned space. Max. 9hrs.
Many of our commuter lots have short term payment options using the ParkMobile phone app. Look for the green ParkMobile Zone signs in the lots or open the app to buy time based on your current location.
Buying time is simple and you can easily extend your time if your visit to campus is taking you longer than expected.
Make sure that you are in the parking lot that you are purchasing parking for. An error in selecting the wrong parking lot could result in a citation.
Guests are defined as a person who is invited to visit the campus or take part in a function organized by the campus. This does NOT include faculty/staff in paid status or students who are signed up for classes and paying tuition.
Parking Services encourages every university affiliated person to provide their guest with valid parking prior to that guest's arrival. This holds true for individual visitors, meetings, or large conferences. Information and permit request form are found at: Permit request form
If you are attending a meeting or event, the event organizers should have reserved parking prior to the event and provided parking information in their literature/publicity. If you're unsure about where to park, contact your event's organizer for that information. If an event organizer has not reserved campus parking, you must pay at a pay station or park in a legal space on a city street.
It is especially important for residence hall guests to obtain a permit because they're usually staying overnight and cannot park overnight on many City streets.
The UW-Stout student should obtain pertinent parking information and guide their guest on valid parking prior to that guest's arrival. A guest cannot park in a university lot prior to authorization.
Weekends: Residence hall parking lots (except Reserved spaces/Lots) do not require special authorization from 1 PM Friday through 9 PM Sunday. If your guests arrival and departure is within that time period they may park without payment.
Day visits only: When a guest is not staying overnight they may park in lots 27 or 29 (pay at a pay station); or a legal City street space rather than purchase a permit to park in a university parking lot.
Overnight visits: Prior to 4:25 p.m. - purchase parking at the Parking Office. After 5 p.m. - purchase parking at a pay station: for main campus go to the pay station near the Applied Arts Building for authorization for lot 34 and for north campus go to the pay station near Sorensen Hall for authorization for lot 22.
Winter Break visits: Prior to 4:25p.m. - purchase parking at the Parking Office. After 5 p.m. - purchase parking at a pay station: for main campus go to the pay station near the Applied Arts Building for authorization for lot 4 and for north campus go to the pay station near Sorensen Hall for authorization for lot 11.
General guidelines for parking on or around campus:
- Parking in UW-Stout lots is monitored and regulated 365 days a year. Regulations are posted on lot entrance signs, signs in specific portions of the lots, and on our website: https://uwstout.edu/parking
- Parking on all streets through, and adjacent to, campus is regulated by the City of Menomonie. Drivers should follow regulations set forth by the city.
- Exceptions to parking regulations for UW-Stout events may be granted and will be relayed from UW-Stout Police to event coordinators. These exceptions will be in writing and issued to the event coordinators.
- Buses are only able to utilize UW parking lots for parking on weekends after 4pm on Friday – Sunday afternoon or by written exception from UW-Stout Police.
Drop-off / Pick-up:
The drop-off and pick-up of passengers should be a short-term event and can be done with the following exceptions to parking and regular traffic regulations:
- Stopping along the edges of lots and in drive lanes, even if marked as a "no parking" or "fire lane," is permitted if done for the purposes of the drop-off or pick-up. NOTE: The driver must always remain with the bus.
- Briefly stopping in the drive lanes of UW parking lots where it does not impede the regular flow of traffic for an extended period is permitted for drop-off and pick-up only.
- Briefly stopping along the curb on city streets for the purposes of dropping-off or picking-up passengers has historically been acceptable, however, drivers should refer to City of Menomonie regulations regarding any street stopping or parking.
If you're attending a meeting, conference, or event on the UW-Stout campus you are required to obtain authorization to park for an assigned lot. The meeting sponsor is responsible for providing you with said authorization and instructions about parking. Ultimately, the driver is responsible for parking legally. If you have not received instructions regarding parking you may either follow up with the meeting sponsor to elicit that information, pay a meter or park on a city street adjacent to campus.


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The following options are of particular interest to the Chips and Technologies driver. It should be noted that the options are case insensitive, and that white space and "_" characters are ignored. There are therefore a wide variety of possible forms for all options. The forms given below are the preferred forms.
Options related to drivers can be present in the Screen, Device and Monitor sections and the Display subsections. The order of precedence is Display, Screen, Monitor, Device.
This option will disable the use of any accelerated functions. This is likely to help with some problems related to DRAM timing, high dot clocks, and bugs in accelerated functions, at the cost of performance (which will still be reasonable on VLB/PCI).
This option will override the detected amount of video memory, and pretend the given amount of memory is present on the card.
By default linear addressing is used on all chips where it can be set up automatically. The exception is for depths of 1 or 4bpp where linear addressing is turned off by default. It is possible to turn the linear addressing off with this option. Note that H/W acceleration is only supported with linear addressing.
When the chipset is capable of linear addressing and it has been turned off by default, this option can be used to turn it back on. This is useful for the 65530 chipset where the base address of the linear framebuffer must be supplied by the user, or at depths 1 and 4bpp. Note that linear addressing at 1 and 4bpp is not guaranteed to work correctly.
This sets the physical memory base address of the linear framebuffer. Typically this is probed correctly, but if you believe it to be mis-probed, this option might help. Also for non PCI machines specifying this force the linear base address to be this value, reprogramming the video processor to suit. Note that for the 65530 this is required as the base address can't be correctly probed.
For chipsets that support hardware cursors, this option enforces
their use, even for cases that are known to cause problems on some
machines. Note that it is overridden by the "SWcursor
option. Hardware cursors effectively speeds all graphics operations
as the job of ensuring that the cursor remains on top is now given
to the hardware. It also reduces the effect of cursor flashing during
graphics operations.
This disables use of the hardware cursor provided by the chip. Try this if the cursor seems to have problems.
The server is unable to differentiate between SS STN and TFT displays. This forces it to identify the display as a SS STN rather than a TFT.
The flat panel timings are related to the panel size and not the size of the mode specified in XF86Config. For this reason the default behaviour of the server is to use the panel timings already installed in the chip. The user can force the panel timings to be recalculated from the modeline with this option. However the panel size will still be probed.
For some machines the LCD panel size is incorrectly probed from the registers. This option forces the LCD panel size to be overridden by the modeline display sizes. This will prevent the use of a mode that is a different size than the panel. Before using this check that the server reports an incorrect panel size. This option can be used in conjunction with the option "UseModeline" to program all the panel timings using the modeline values.
When the size of the mode used is less than the panel size, the
default behaviour of the server is to stretch the mode in an attempt
to fill the screen. A "letterbox
" effect with no stretching
can be achieved using this option.
When the size of the mode used is less than the panel size, the default behaviour of the server is to align the left hand edge of the display with the left hand edge of the screen. Using this option the mode can be centered in the screen. This option is reported to have problems with some machines at 16/24/32bpp, the effect of which is that the right-hand edge of the mode will be pushed off the screen.
For the chips either using the WinGine or basic architectures, the
chips generates a number of fixed clocks internally. With the chips
65535 and later or the 64300, the default is to use the programmable
clock for all clocks. It is possible to use the fixed clocks
supported by the chip instead by using this option. Typically
this will give you some or all of the clocks 25.175, 28.322,
31.000 and 36.000MHz. The current programmable clock will be
given as the last clock in the list. On a cold-booted system this
might be the appropriate value to use at the text console (see the
" option), as many flat panels will need a
dot clock different than the default to synchronise. The
programmable clock makes this option obsolete and so it's use
isn't recommended. It is completely ignored for HiQV chipsets.
The HiQV series of chips have three programmable clocks. The first two are usually loaded with 25.175 and 28.322MHz for VGA backward compatibility, and the third is used as a fully programmable clock. On at least one system (the Inside 686 LCD/S single board computer) the third clock is unusable. This option forces the use of VClk1 as the programmable clock.
Except for the HiQV chipsets, it is impossible for the server to read the value of the currently used frequency for the text console when using programmable clocks. Therefore the server uses a default value of 25.175MHz as the text console clock. For some LCDs, in particular DSTN screens, this clock will be wrong. This allows the user to select a different clock for the server to use when returning to the text console.
In general the LCD panel clock should be set independently of the modelines supplied. Normally the chips BIOS set the flat panel clock correctly and so the default behaviour with HiQV chipset is to leave the flat panel clock alone, or force it to be 90% of the maximum allowable clock if the current panel clock exceeds the dotclock limitation due to a depth change. This option allows the user to force the server the reprogram the flat panel clock independently of the modeline with HiQV chipset. The four options are for 8bpp or less, 16, 24 or 32bpp LCD panel clocks, where the options above set the clocks to 65MHz.
This has a different effect depending on the hardware on which it is used. For the 6554x machines MMIO is only used to talk to the BitBLT engine and is only usable with PCI buses. It is enabled by default for 65545 machines since the blitter can not be used otherwise. The HiQV series of chipsets must use MMIO with their BitBLT engines, and so this is enabled by default. However the 690xx chipsets can use MMIO for all communications with the video processor. So using this option on a 690xx chipset forces them to use MMIO for all communications. This only makes sense when the 690xx is on a PCI bus so that normal PIO can be disabled. (WARNING!! 690xx MMIO is untested)
This option sets the centering and stretching to the BIOS default values. This can fix suspend/resume problems on some machines. It overrides the options "LcdCenter" and "NoStretch".
For 24bpp on TFT screens, the server assumes that a 24bit bus is being used. This can result in a reddish tint to 24bpp mode. This option, selects an 18 bit TFT bus. For other depths this option has no effect.
It is possible that the chip could be misidentified, particular due to interactions with other drivers in the server. It is possible to force the server to identify a particular chip with this option.
Composite sync on green. Possibly useful if you wish to use an old workstation monitor. The HiQV internal RAMDAC's supports this mode of operation, but whether a particular machine does depends on the manufacturer.
The server will limit the maximum dotclock to a value as specified by the manufacturer. This might make certain modes impossible to obtain with a reasonable refresh rate. Using this option the user can override the maximum dot-clock and specify any value they prefer. Use caution with this option, as driving the video processor beyond its specifications might cause damage.
This option sets the internal memory clock (MCLK) registers of HiQV
chipsets to 38MHz or some other value. Use caution as excess heat
generated by the video processor if its specifications are exceeded
might cause damage. However careful use of this option might boost
performance. This option might also be used to reduce the speed of
the memory clock to preserve power in modes that don't need the full
speed of the memory to work correctly. This option might also be
needed to reduce the speed of the memory clock with the
" option.
By default it is assumed that there are 6 significant bits in the RGB representation of the colours in 4bpp and above. If the colours seem darker than they should be, perhaps your ramdac is has 8 significant bits. This option forces the server to assume that there are 8 significant bits.
This is a debugging option and general users have no need of it. Using this option, when the virtual desktop is scrolled away from the zero position, the pixmap cache becomes visible. This is useful to see that pixmaps, tiles, etc have been properly cached.
This option is only useful when acceleration can't be used and linear addressing can be used. With this option all of the graphics are rendered into a copy of the framebuffer that is keep in the main memory of the computer, and the screen is updated from this copy. In this way the expensive operation of reading back to contents of the screen is never performed and the performance is improved. Because the rendering is all done into a virtual framebuffer acceleration can not be used.
The new TMED DSTN dithering scheme available on recent HiQV chipsets
gives improved performance. However, some machines appear to have this
feature incorrectly setup. If you have snow
on your DSTN
LCD, try using this option. This option is only relevant for chipsets
more recent than the ct65555 and only when used with a DSTN LCD.
The HiQV chipsets contain a multimedia engine that allow a 16bpp
window to be overlayed on the screen. This driver uses this capability
to include a 16bpp framebuffer on top of an 8bpp framebuffer. In this
way PseudoColor and TrueColor visuals can be used on the same screen.
XFree86 believes that the 8bpp framebuffer is overlayed on the 16bpp
framebuffer. Therefore to use this option the server must be started
in either 15 or 16bpp depth. Also the maximum size of the desktop
with this option is 1024x1024, as this is the largest window that the
HiQV multimedia engine can display. Note that this option using the
multimedia engine to its limit, and some manufacturers have set a
default memory clock that will cause pixel errors with this option.
If you get pixel error with this option try using the
" option to slow the memory clock. It should also
be noted that the XVideo extension uses the same capabilities of the
HiQV chipsets as the Overlays. So using this option disables the
XVideo extension.
Normally the colour transparency key for the overlay is the 8bpp lookup table entry 255. This might cause troubles with some applications, and so this option allows the colour transparency key to be set to some other value. Legal values are 2 to 255 inclusive.
This sets the default pixel value for the YUV video overlay key. Legal values for this key are depth dependent. That is from 0 to 255 for 8bit depth, 0 to 32,767 for 15bit depth, etc. This option might be used if the default video overlay key causes problems.
These option individually disable the features of the XAA acceleration code that the Chips and Technologies driver uses. If you have a problem with the acceleration and these options will allow you to isolation the problem. This information will be invaluable in debugging any problems.


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Sometimes just the right amount of flex in your blade steel makes filleting fish easier. The knife conforms to the ribs of the fish, removing meat from bones quickly and easily. Removing skin from meat is easier, too. It works well for boning and trimming out poultry and other meat as well. The whole idea is more food with less waste (and, of course, you would make stock from the bones and leftovers, too). Shun Classic's very hard VG10 steel doesn't have that kind of flexibility, so the Shun Classic Flexible Fillet is made of AUS8A, a high-carbon stainless steel that offers strength, hardness, and wear resistance, as well as a small amount of flex.
The Shun Classic Flexible Fillet is part of the Shun Classic line of tasteful and contemporary designs. It shares the same D-shaped PakkaWood handle as the rest of the beautiful and versatile Shun Classic line. The Classic line offers you the widest assortment of both traditional culinary blade shapes and cutting-edge designs, so you can always find the right knife for the task.
- Just the right flex for easy filleting
- Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive)
- Steel: AUS8A
- Handle: D-shaped ebony PakkaWood®
- Blade length: 7 in. (17.9 cm)
- Handcrafted in Japan
This Knife is NOT designed to be used on bone or very thick-skinned vegetables.
Hand wash only (no dishwasher) and dry immediately after use.
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Finishing Cloth - Micro Abrasive Sheets - 1500 Grit
The 3" X 4" sheet size provides a large working surface and extended product life. With its water resistance, softer cushion coating, and greater flexibility, it is a good addition to your finishing tools. Our color coded back printing makes easy grit identification possible, now you know exactly which grit you are using! Micro Finishing Cloth can be used wet or dry, for best results a light mist of water containing a drop of dish detergent for lubrication is recommended. This product is ideal for painted surfaces, polishing metal, wood, and plastic projects.
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Revelation 22:18-19 contains a warning to anyone who tampers with the biblical text: "For I testify together to everyone who hears the Words of the prophecy of this Book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add on him the plagues that have been written in this Book. And if anyone takes away from the Words of the Book of this prophecy, God will take away his part out of the Book of Life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which have been written in this Book." The question is whether these verses refer to the whole Bible or just the Book of Revelation.
This warning is given specifically to those who distort the message of the Book of Revelation. Jesus Himself is the Author of Revelation and the giver of the vision to the apostle John (Revelation 1:1). As such, He concludes the book with a confirmation of His testimony to the finality of the prophecies contained in Revelation. These are His words, and He warns against distorting them in any way, whether through additions, subtractions, falsifications, alterations, or intentional misinterpretations. The warning is explicit and dire. The plagues of Revelation will be visited upon anyone guilty of tampering in any way with the revelations in the book, and those who dare to do so will have no part in eternal life in heaven.
Although the warning in Revelation 22:18-19 is specific to the Book of Revelation, the principle applies to anyone who seeks to intentionally distort God's Word. Moses gave a similar warning in Deuteronomy 4:1-2, where he cautioned the Israelites that they must listen to and obey the commandments of the Lord, neither adding to nor taking away from His revealed Word. Proverbs 30:5-6 contains a similar admonition to anyone who would add to God's words: he will be rebuked and proven to be a liar. Although the warning in Revelation 22:18-19 applies specifically to the Book of Revelation, its principle must be applied to the entire revealed Word of God. We must be careful to handle the Bible with care and reverence so as to not distort its message.


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In your bag 268, Alex Tran
Todays bag is a nice simple set up, film and digital working in harmony, whoever said it couldn't happen. Come and have a look at Alex's bag.
Hey everyone, my name is Alex Tran and I'm an engineering student in the Greater Boston Area. I've started really getting into photography 2 years ago when I bought my first DSLR from a close friend. First, I was very interested in photographing toys/figures (or as I like to call phoTOYgraphy). I made a series of my Sackboy and Danbo figures posed in different real life situations. Later on I focused more in night photography, taking long exposures of the cityscape in Boston. More recently, I've started doing portraits and started a series called 'Floating Fridays' where I post an airborne-themed photo every week.
My bag today contains a mixture of digital and film. The Incase DSLR sling bag carries it all well and comfortably with quick and easy access. On top I have my Canon 60D with 3 primes lenses: 50mm f/1.4, 15mm f/2.8, and 28mm f/1.8. I mostly shoot with primes because they have great sharpness and depth-of-field. Also in my bag are some digital accessories: extra batteries, remote and a film container with SD cards (how ironic)
I've only recently ventured into the world of film, and I'm loving every bit of it! I have a Minolta Hi-Matic 7SII rangefinder which I've restored myself. I love the build quality and compactness of this camera, and I can discreetly bring it around with me. Even more recently I obtained a worn Yashica Electro 35 GT. Almost everything seems to be functioning well (even the dreaded 'Pad of Death' is okay). I hope to give this a good clean and I'll run a roll through it soon.
If you like what you see, follow me on my tumblr/photoblog: http://atranphoto.com/
Here also is my flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/atranman/
Thanks Bellamy, keep up the great work on your hunting and website!
– Alex
Thanks for sharing your bag with us Alex, it is nice to see someone happily using the old fixed lens rangefinders. The Electro is lovely.
Check out Alex's links and make sure you come and comment.
Keep them coming folks, we need more submissions, so get your bag on Japancamerahunter.com. Send me a hi resolution image of the bag (please make sure it is horizontal) and its contents, with some details about yourself and what you shoot. Oh and don't forget your contact details (twitter, flickr, tumbler et al). Send the bag shots here.


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As the international community nears a possible interim nuclear deal with Iran that would lay the groundwork for a larger breakthrough agreement, Barack Obama's biggest diplomatic challenge may come not from the Iranians, but from the Israelis, whose prime minister is warning that Tehran is about to make a sucker out of America.
Details of a possible "first-step" deal were sketchy as John Kerry arrived in Geneva to join international talks with Iran Friday, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanhayu issued an angry protest against any agreement that would merely slow Iran's nuclear program in return for an easing of international sanctions. Netanyahu believes Iran should halt or even reverse its program for any sanctions relief.
"Israel totally opposes these proposals," Netanyahu told an audience of Jewish leaders in Israel Thursday, shortly after a two-hour meeting with Secretary of State John Kerry. "I believe that adopting them is a mistake of historic proportions. They must be rejected outright."
"I call on Secretary Kerry not to be in a hurry to sign, to wait and reconsider," he added.
Netanyahu fears—as do some influential members of Congress—that any so-called "first step" agreement without major Iranian concessions is dangerous. One of his concerns, says Blaise Misztal, an Iran expert with the Bipartisan Policy Center, is that an interim deal "will become the final deal. If the US lifts enough sanctions now to give Iran some breathing room, will it still be motivated to negotiate a final deal? And if, six months from now, no final deal has been reached what happens? Will there still be appetite for tougher sanctions or even military action?"
To Netanyahu, Iran should receive no reward until it has halted or even dismantled its nuclear program—particularly given that the international sanctions took arduous effort to impose and, in his view, could unravel like a knit sweater once the first thread is tugged.
"[D]on't agree to a partial deal," Netanyahu warned in his October address to the United Nations general assembly . "A partial deal would lift international sanctions that have taken years to put in place in exchange for cosmetic concessions that will take only weeks for Iran to reverse."
Netanyahu also severely doubts whether Iran can be trusted over the long run. Iran's new president, Hassan Rouhani, is "a wolf in sheep's clothing," he said in October, adding: "This is a ruse, this is a ploy…. Rouhani thinks he can have his yellowcake and eat it too."
He's not the only one with those concerns. "The danger is that [a relaxation] of sanctions would be hard to reverse," says James Jeffrey, a former ambassador and deputy national security advisor in the Bush White House. "Iran could cheat at least on the margins despite any agreement, and even if truly it 'freezes' [its nuclear program] it still will be close to a breakout mode," enabling it to sprint to the production of a bomb before the international community can respond.
It's not clear whether Netanyahu's angry response might be giving Obama administration pause about advancing towards a deal it appears eager to strike. "Any critique of the deal is premature," a White House spokesman said Thursday. But as a larger, long-term deal between the U.S. and Iran comes into clearer focus, it seems that Netanyahu is just getting started.


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