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Your Time-Starved Marriage: How to Stay Connected at the Speed of Life (Zondervan)
Les and Leslie Parrott are a husband-and-wife team who share a passion for helping others build healthy relationships. In 1991, the Parrotts founded the Center for Relationship Development on the campus of Seattle Pacific University, a program dedicated to teaching the basics of good relationships.
Married in 1984, the Parrotts bring real-life examples to their speaking platform. Their professional training -- Leslie as a marriage and family therapist, and Les as a clinical psychologist -- ensures a presentation that is grounded, insightful and cutting-edge.
Each year Les and Leslie speak in over 40 cities, and they have been guests on many national TV and radio programs such as CNN, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, The View with Barbara Walters, NBC Nightly News, and Oprah.
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CBN.com When couples are traveling through life at a break-neck speed, they can sometimes lose touch with each other.
In the midst of careers, church activities, children's activities, and all the things we fill our lives with, keeping a close emotional connection with your spouse can take a back seat to other matters that seem more pressing at the time.
Les and Leslie Parrott have been there. Yes, the endearing couple may be bestselling authors and marriage counselors, but they admit that they too have fallen prey to the trap of busyness.
They are in good company. After writing numerous books on marriage and talking to many married couples, the Parrotts found that time (or the lack of it) is the number one issue in a lot of marriages. What they couldn't find was a book that addressed this topic for couples, so they decided to write one.
Their book, Your Time-Starved Marriage, helps couples identify how they each relate to time and learn how to maximize their time together.
Many couples approach the problem of busyness thinking that it is just a season of life that they are passing through. This thought pattern isn't helpful, the Parrotts said, because time will always be limited regardless of the stage of life they are in.
Having been married for 22 years, the Parrotts have a 3-year-old and an 8-year-old. They said they find that their busyness revolves around family activities and work. But newlyweds without children also report that the problem of busyness is just as common for them.
Because of this, couples should resist the mentality that they will wait to achieve their goals "when they retire" or "after the kids are grown."
"Somebody said that some people spend their entire lives indefinitely preparing to live," Les said, "and that is a trap that is easy to get caught into."
Instead, couples should focus on capturing the time they have and making every moment of it count. The first step in this process is to identify their unique time styles.
What is Your Time Style?
Everyone relates to time differently. Knowing your time style, as well as your spouse's, helps you relate to each other better.
"It comes down to how you answer two questions, Les said. "Do you live more in the here and now or the there and then, meaning are you more present oriented or more future oriented? And then the second question is, are you subjective or objective?"
The answers to those questions place people in one of the following four categories, or time styles.
The Dreamer is future oriented and relates to time subjectively. Dreamers are excited about the future and have a vision for what it will be.
The Planner is future oriented and relates to time objectively. Planners enjoy forming a plan and sticking to a schedule.
The Accommodator is present oriented and relates to time subjectively. Accommodators enjoy going with the flow and they try to accommodate time by making room in their schedule for whatever they value right now. The Processor is present oriented and relates to time objectively. Processors structure their time and usually have a rhythm to their schedules. They move through their day steadily and are very disciplined and punctual.
Spouses rarely have the same time style.
"Les is more future oriented; I'm more present oriented," Leslie said. "So if we have a date night, he might want to spend it on an activity that is all about what's going to happen a year from now, and I'm thinking, 'Hey, let's just go do something fun for now.' So even when you capture time together you might not be in sync."
Along with their new book, the Parrotts offer accompanying men's and women's workbooks, as well as an online Time Style Assessment test, to help readers identify their time style and then recognize how it impacts the marital relationship. Each time style has strengths and weaknesses that contribute to the dynamics in the marriage.
Can You Find the Time?
While there are many time bandits that contribute to a couple not having time to spend together, there are also several areas where couples can find time they didn't realize they had. These "gold mines of time" as the authors describe them, offer opportunities for the couple to check in with each other and reconnect.
One such gold mine is found at meal time. In the age of fast food and drive-thru dinners, families rarely take the time to truly enjoy a meal together. It's doesn't have to be homemade, but a family spending time around the dinner table can produce rich conversation and emotionally reunite the couple as well as the rest of the family.
Time can also be found in the mundane activities of life if couples think creatively. Running errands can not only provide an opportunity for meaningful conversation, but they can also become miniature dates.
"We ran an errand in the last year to the DMV to get a renewed driver's license," Les said. "We parked the car and went in and did what we needed to do. Then we thought while we were there that there is a building across the street that has this observatory downtown in Seattle where we live. We just took 25 minutes and we went up in this old fashioned elevator and just kind of made a little mini date, because the kids were taken care of and we had parking. It wasn't anything we planned, but we knew we could take advantage of this."
Make Every Minute Count
There are two important minutes of a marriage to which couples should pay special attention. The first one is how they greet each other at the end of the day.
"So many times we reconnect by saying, 'Did you pick up the dry cleaning? Did you get the mail? What's for dinner?'" Les said. "It's kind of a shopping list approach to it. That one minute of how you connect at the end of the day, taking time for some tender touch and so forth, really can go a long way."
"The other important minute is just before you fall asleep," he said.
And regardless of how much time a couple may feel that they have lost through the years, they should not feel regret. It is never too late to start reconnecting at the points where they have been missing out.
"Guilt and shame do little if nothing to propel you to a productive future," Les said, "so quit dwelling on the past and regrets of, 'I wish we would have done this.' Use the time that you have right now."
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Liz Cheney's Sisterly Homophobia Ruins the Cheney Family Thanksgiving
LatestLiz Cheney — daughter of Dick and current U.S. senate candidate — has recently lost the support of her own sister Mary after publicly denouncing Mary's gay lifestyle on Fox News Sunday. In a desperate bid to win over Wyoming's Tea Party and far right voters, Liz Cheney (who, as of this month, is trailing 52-points behind her opponent Mike Enzi), told Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace that she does not support same-sex marriage, adding "Listen, I love Mary very much. I love her family very much. This is just an issue on which we disagree."
Rightfully, Mary Cheney and her wife Heather Poe are less than impressed with Liz Cheney's tired and hypocritical "love the sinner, hate the sin" bullshit and are calling it out for exactly what it is — political opportunism.
Poe took to Facebook to post the following missive:
I was watching my sister-in-law on Fox News Sunday (yes Liz, in fifteen states and the District of Columbia you are my sister-in-law) and was very disappointed to hear her say "I do believe in the traditional definition of marriage."Liz has been a guest in our home, has spent time and shared holidays with our children, and when Mary and I got married in 2012 – she didn't hesitate to tell us how happy she was for us.
To have her now say she doesn't support our right to marry is offensive to say the least
I can't help but wonder how Liz would feel if as she moved from state to state, she discovered that her family was protected in one but not the other.
I always thought freedom meant freedom for EVERYONE.
Mary Cheney reposted Poe's message, adding, "Liz — this isn't just an issue on which we disagree — you're just wrong – and on the wrong side of history."
Preach. Even former Vice President Dick Cheney, evil lizard face of the Republican party, eventually got hip to marriage equality (he publicly clashed with President Bush over the issue in 2004 and lobbied for Maryland legislators to pass a marriage equality bill in 2012).
Worth noting, Liz: You are even less of a humanitarian than your father, a man best remembered for the time he shot someone in the face.
Mary Cheney told the New York Times on Sunday that she and her sister are currently estranged:
Mary Cheney, 44, said in a phone interview Sunday that she presumed her sister shared her father's views on marriage, and that view was reinforced because Liz Cheney "was always very supportive" of her relationship with Ms. Poe and the couple's two children. She learned otherwise in August when Liz Cheney declared, shortly after announcing her Senate candidacy, that she was opposed to same-sex marriage rights. Mary Cheney said it is now "impossible" for the sisters to reconcile as long as Liz Cheney maintains that position.
"What amazes me is that she says she's running to be a new generation of leader," Mary Cheney said, citing her 47-year-old sister's slogan in her campaign against Mr. Enzi, 69. "I'm not sure how sticking to the positions of the last 20 or 30 years is the best way to do that."
Liz Cheney declined the Times' request for an interview, instead emailing a brief statement, in which she said, "I love my sister and her family and have always tried to be compassionate towards them. I believe that is the Christian way to behave."
What with her already in a delicate position with Wyoming voters, it's important that Liz Cheney doesn't appear as though her anti-gay marriage stance is one adopted solely to appeal to black hearted conservatives. In fact, Lynne and Dick Cheney — who are more desperate than anyone to get their daughter in the Wyoming senate seat — issued the following statement to HuffPo this afternoon:
This is an issue we have dealt with privately for many years, and we are pained to see it become public. Since it has, one thing should be clear. Liz has always believed in the traditional definition of marriage. She has also always treated her sister and her sister's family with love and respect, exactly as she should have done. Compassion is called for, even when there is disagreement about such a fundamental matter and Liz's many kindnesses shouldn't be used to distort her position.
See? Liz Cheney isn't a fair weather hater of gay people. She's an all-weather hater of gay people…with a heart of gold.
Unfortunately, the sisters' feud may throw a wrench in the Cheney family's holiday plans. Mary tells the New York Times that they will not be seeing each other over Thanksgiving and that come Christmastime at Jackson Hole (which also happens to be what I call my Winter Solstice sex party), she and Liz will not be speaking. A family vacation ruined by an argument with homophobic relative? Is the Cheney family our family?
In the interview, Mary Cheney, who is a longtime political consultant, said she would continue to raise the matter. Reminded by a reporter that such criticism could complicate her sister's Senate campaign, Mary Cheney offered a clipped answer reminiscent of her father's terse style. "O.K.," she said, before letting silence fill the air.
Haha, that's awesome and mean and that entire family is terrible.
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The McLaren 675LT, which debuted in production form at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, is the lightest, most powerful, fastest and most track-focused, yet road legal, model in the McLaren Super Series, and resurrects one of the most revered names in modern-day GT racing – the 'Longtail'. It is also the most exclusive in the range, with confirmation that 500 coupés will be produced, all of which are now sold.
The 675LT, the first McLaren in nearly two decades to wear the LT – or 'Longtail' – name, stays true to the spirit of its iconic predecessor with aerodynamically optimised, dramatically enhanced styling that results in 40 percent more downforce than the 650S which it sits alongside in the McLaren Super Series.
'The Longtail is a famous name in the history of McLaren, first used on the fastest version of the iconic McLaren F1,' explains Mike Flewitt, McLaren Automotive Chief Executive Officer. 'The McLaren F1 GTR 'Longtail' was the final highly successful iteration of the F1, and it is an appropriate name for the most exhilarating and driver-focused version of the Super Series. The 675LT is the purest distillation of what McLaren stands for – pure driving pleasure.'
The main focus for the McLaren 675LT is clear: to deliver maximum performance, engagement and excitement. To achieve this, weight has been reduced by 100kg through the increased usage of carbon fibre – the signature material of McLaren – and by lighter components throughout, including newly developed suspension geometry derived from the McLaren P1™, resulting in an increased track of 20mm. Power of the newly-developed M838TL 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine is 675PS (666bhp) at 7,100rpm, with a torque figure of 700Nm (516 lb ft) at 5,500-6,500rpm.
These extreme weight saving measures see the 675LT with a dry weight of just 1,230kg (2,712 lb), meaning a power-to-weight ratio of 549PS per tonne. The sprint from 0-100 km/h (0-62mph) takes 2.9 seconds, with controlled torque delivery ensuring optimised traction off the line. Acceleration continues at relentless pace with the 200 km/h (124mph) barrier broken in 7.9 seconds, on to a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph). Despite these remarkable performance figures, the 675LT returns 24.2 mpg (11.7 l/100 km) on the EU combined cycle, and CO2 emissions remain the same as the other Super Series models, at 275g/km.
New carbon fibre bodywork minimises weight and optimises aerodynamic performance, with the addition of a newly designed front splitter, Formula 1™-style nose end-plates and larger 'Longtail' Airbrake. The rear deck is also new. These bodywork changes contribute to a significant increase in downforce levels, up 40 percent over the already extremely aerodynamically-efficient 650S.
The McLaren 675LT is fitted with adjustable settings for both Handling and Powertrain through the Active Dynamics Panel rotary switches. While a system shared with other models in the McLaren range, the Normal, Sport and Track settings are uniquely calibrated to the 675LT, and are designed to provide the most engaging and track-focused experience.
The body changes, all driven by aerodynamic needs, increase the design drama. Front ride height is reduced while the track is wider. Handling is optimised through a stiffer and lighter suspension setup, which includes uprights and wishbones derived from those fitted to the McLaren P1™. The adjustable suspension settings have been recalibrated, boosting driving engagement, road holding and agility. Standard-fit Ultra Lightweight 10-spoke forged alloy wheels are the lightest design ever offered by McLaren, saving a combined 800g over the lightest wheel design previously offered.
Though noticeably faster, the 675LT also retains much of the 650S' astonishing usability and practicality. While designed to be even more at home on the track, it is still a highly usable road car with compromise to comfort levels kept to a minimum. The cabin is upholstered in lightweight Alcantara®, and features a four-speaker Meridian hi-fi, DAB digital radio (Sirius satellite radio in North America) and a satellite navigation system as standard. In the pursuit of minimal weight, and to suit its purposeful intent, air conditioning has been removed, but can specified as a no cost option.
The driver-focused and minimalist environment is designed to be ergonomically optimised with minimal distractions for the driver. The uncluttered driver zone is void of steering wheel-mounted switches, with clear and concise displays either side of the larger rev counter. Extended carbon fibre gearshift paddles are mounted on a rocker behind the steering wheel. Inspired by those fitted to the McLaren P1™, these are produced from carbon fibre for the first time on the Super Series.
A pair of lightweight carbon fibre-shelled bucket seats, upholstered in Alcantara® and embossed leather are modelled on those in the McLaren P1™. These reduce weight by 15kg and improve the connection between car and driver. Carpet and sound deadening materials are limited within the cabin, further reducing weight.
'The 675LT is the closest thing there is to a McLaren P1™,' explains Mike Flewitt. 'It is always so engaging and dramatic, and alongside the McLaren P1™ it's the most extreme expression yet of McLaren road car engineering.
'Though brilliant on the track – and likely to be extensively used on track days – the extra engagement and performance is immediately obvious when driving on the road, even at low speeds.'
The McLaren 675LT is offered as a coupe only, and limited to only 500 examples worldwide. Priced at £259,500, all have now been sold, with first deliveries scheduled to begin in July.
McLAREN 675LT: THE DETAILS
As with its namesake which debuted in the 1997 GT season, the 675LT is the most track-focused model in the McLaren Super Series, with a power to weight ratio that eclipses established rivals. Embodying the ethos of the McLaren F1 GTR 'Longtail' it focuses on five key characteristics synonymous with the LT badge: lightweight, optimised aerodynamics, increased power, track-focused dynamics and driver engagement.
Weight reduction has been a key focus throughout the development programme for the 675LT and, in a subtle nod to its bigger brother, the result is a saving of 100kg over the other models in the Super Series – in line with the savings made by the 1997 McLaren F1 GTR 'Longtail' over its hugely successful predecessors, despite the revised bodywork. The weight savings on the 675LT have been achieved through the extensive use of carbon fibre for the body panels, along with lightweight engine, chassis and body structure parts.
In addition to the use of carbon fibre, weight saving has been achieved through the application of lightweight engine, chassis and body structure parts. Key weight saving features include:
- Body panels – 35 percent
- Chassis – 30 percent
- Powertrain – 10 percent
- Interior – 20 percent
- Electrical – 5 percent
Like all McLaren models, the 675LT is an engineering-led design. Everything is designed for a reason, form always following function. The design goal with the 675LT was to boost aerodynamic performance – most importantly, downforce and the extra cooling requirements of the more powerful engine.
'Of course we wanted to deliver a stunningly beautiful car,' says Dan Parry-Williams, Head of Vehicle Design and Engineering. 'But the beauty is the result of the very demanding technical targets we set. You could call the 675LT technical sculpture.'
The signature material of McLaren is carbon fibre, having introduced the material to Formula 1 with the MP4/1 of 1981, and then launching the McLaren F1 as the first all carbon fibre road car in 1992. The 675LT has a higher level of carbon than any other car in this sector. As with the McLaren P1™, the carbon fibre panels have optimised lamination to maximise strength and reduce weight.
The new 675LT also uses carbon fibre extensively for body panels, which are lighter than aluminium or composites and much stronger. Designed for lightweight and aerodynamic optimisation, the 675LT features the following new panels, all produced in carbon fibre saving a combined 35kg over an aluminium or composite equivalent:
- Front bumper including larger front splitter and Formula 1™-style end-plates
- Front under body
- Side skirts
- Side air intakes
- Rear bodyside lower panel
- Rear fenders
- Rear deck
- Rear bumper
- Rear diffuser
- 'Longtail' Airbrake
As with the McLaren 650S which sits alongside it in the Super Series, the 675LT boasts exceptional forward visibility, with a very low cowl and the highest points of the front wings are directly above the centre point of the wheels. This simple design feature ensures optimal positioning of the car on track. While using the same basic design for the glasshouse as the other Super Series models, the windscreen is 1mm thinner, saving 3kg, while the rear bulkhead glass is 0.5mm thinner, saving a further 500g. The weight saving measures also include a louvred polycarbonate engine cover. These revisions to the glazing save a combined 4.7kg.
Many of the new body panels are finished in lacquered carbon fibre as standard – including the bigger front splitter and side skirts. Other panels can be ordered in carbon finish as an option, including the rear bumper, the front end-plates, side mirror caps and side intakes. The carbon fibre is satin finished, rather than gloss, saving a further 50g, while also allowing a greater level of the weave to be visible.
The aerodynamic design of the 675LT is shaped to ensure optimum levels of downforce and cooling, with the airflow being worked as efficiently and effectively as possible across, beneath and through the bodywork. The distinctive and aggressive 'shark front' is designed to more purposely channel air on to the bonnet above and in to the intakes below. The side skirts elegantly follow the line of the larger splitter; all guiding air into the lower side intake to support cooling.
New carbon fibre body panels were designed to deliver greater strength, lighter weight and more dramatic style. Below the newly designed front bumper sits a prominent carbon fibre splitter, 80 percent larger than the other Super Series models, which works the air harder, complementing new Formula 1™-style front wing end plates to increase downforce levels over the front bodywork. These design features aid turn-in and steering sharpness. Turbulent air from the front wheel arches is 'cleaned' as it flows towards the rear bodywork by sculpted carbon fibre side skirts running the full length of the lower bodywork. A second, lower air intake is newly incorporated ahead of the leading edge of the rear wheel arch, below a more pronounced side intake behind the door, both of which feed clean cool air into the side-mounted radiators.
Producing 675PS (666bhp), the highly efficient 3.8-litre twin turbocharged V8 engine is cooled via larger air intakes than previously seen on Super Series models. However, in order to ensure there was no compromise with weight, the size of the radiators has not been increased. Instead, the angle has been increased, from 15 to 19 degrees, offering a more efficient solution.
Front and rear track are widened over other Super Series models by 20mm, improving grip levels and agility, while the front ride height has been lowered by 20mm over the 650S, increasing the rake angle. By sitting lower with an increased rake, the speed of the airflow beneath the 675LT is increased, which expels the air at the rear of the car more efficiently. This increases the effectiveness of the rear diffuser, pressing the car into the ground. Additionally, with air moving more quickly underneath the car and exiting more quickly at the rear, the centre of pressure is moved forwards, increasing front-end downforce.
All body panels from the B-pillars backwards are unique to the 675LT, with new rear fenders, including lower bodysides, the entire rear deck, rear bumper, larger rear diffuser and the 'Longtail' Airbrake. Each redesigned panel has resulted in reduced weight and aerodynamic optimisation. The rear of the car, like the front, has a more aggressive and purposeful look and is now working harder. The new carbon fibre rear panels are lighter than a composite or aluminium equivalent, and offer higher levels of structural rigidity – important when they have to cope with the substantially increased levels of downforce.
The rear deck and sections flanking the exhaust pipes remain exposed; designed to evacuate hot air from the engine bay as efficiently as possible. Open-mesh areas around the distinctive taillights, the rear deck and in the lower bumper expel hot air as efficiently as possible. Design Director Frank Stephenson explains: 'The design elements of the 675LT are so extreme, including the race-car like venting at the rear. However, it is important to remember that everything is there for a reason, and that design is to optimise cooling and expel the hot air from the engine and those extreme exhausts.'
A lightweight polycarbonate rear screen, which saves 1.7kg over a glass equivalent, features further louvres, while a louvred carbon fibre rear bumper reduces air pressure over the rear wheels. The rear design is completed with a dramatic integrated carbon fibre diffuser.
As with the other models in the McLaren Super Series, the 675LT is fitted with an active rear Airbrake which operates to increase downforce and optimise braking performance. As with its McLaren F1 namesake, the 'Longtail' Airbrake is larger than on previous models – 50 percent larger than on other Super Series models. The reprofiled design flows into the lines of the new carbon fibre rear wings. However, due to its carbon fibre construction, is actually lighter.
In 'Sport' and 'Track' modes, the 'Longtail' Airbrake operates with a greater level of functionality providing increased levels of stability, deploying whenever the car senses extra downforce is required, such as during deceleration or when cresting a hill at speed, rather than simply under braking or when manually operated in 'Aero' mode. In a straight line, under hard acceleration, the 'Longtail' Airbrake automatically lowers, to minimise drag, similar to the DRS function in Formula 1™.
Despite the exclusive nature of the brand, and the relatively small production volumes, McLaren builds more all-carbon fibre chassis road cars than any other manufacturer. The heart of the 675LT is the Formula 1™-inspired lightweight carbon fibre MonoCell. This incredibly strong tub weighs just 75kg, yet is 25 percent stiffer than a comparable aluminium chassis, and has an even greater margin of superiority over steel. It is stronger and safer in a crash – and needs no extra bracing or reinforcement such as side intrusion beams. The carbon fibre has enough intrinsic strength without 'bolt on' safety beams. It is also more durable than metal, and its greater dimensional accuracy improves build quality.
There are also advantages in ease of repair. Front and rear aluminium extrusions and castings are designed to absorb impacts and are easily fixed. Cars with full aluminium or steel chassis use their structures to absorb and crumple on impact, causing more damage and expense to the entire structure. In order to allow the fitment of the McLaren P1™-derived suspension components and lightweight bumper beam, the front and rear subframes on the 675LT have been modified.
More than 50 percent of parts are unique to the 3.8-litre twin turbo V8 engine in the 675LT, delivering increased levels of power, torque and driveability. Upgrades include new, more efficient turbos, detail design changes to the cylinder heads and exhaust manifolds, new camshaft and lightweight connecting rods, and a faster-flowing fuel pump and delivery system. These changes are so significant, that the engine unit receives a new, unique code – M838TL. The low weight, low inertia power unit produces, as the name suggests, a power output of 675PS and a power-to-weight ratio of 549PS per tonne.
The engine in the McLaren 675LT has been modified to further improve responsiveness and the linearity of the power delivery. The throttle response is enhanced by the fitment of new powertrain components including lighter connecting rods and camshafts. Weight has also been saved by using smaller and more efficient charge coolers which reduce weight by a further 6kg.
As with the award-winning engine found in the 650S, the M838TL is one of the lightest and most efficient high performance engines in production. Formula 1™-derived technology and know-how include dry sump lubrication, allowing for higher cornering speeds without oil surge, and a flat-plane crankshaft, which enables the engine to be sited extremely low in the chassis, lowering the centre of gravity and improving handling responsiveness.
The twin turbochargers are unique to the 675LT and, although the same size those on the other models in the Super Series, they are more efficient, with a machined-from-solid compressor wheel – rather than cast – maximising airflow into the combustion chambers. The new turbochargers deliver less heat into the charged air, before it reaches the charge coolers and the combustion chambers, which in turn improves fuel and power efficiency.
In addition, the turbochargers now have electronic rather than pneumatic recirculation wastegates. These valves relieve turbo pressure when lifting off the throttle. The electronic system gives a more immediate sense of retardation, improving throttle response. More air into the combustion chambers helps performance, and fuel flow is increased due to a new fuel pump. A new exhaust manifold channels air out of the combustion chambers faster, improving power and throttle response.
Despite the higher power and torque produced, the 675LT returns 24.2mpg on the EU combined cycle, while emissions are the same as the other models in the Super Series, at 275g/km.
On display beneath a lightweight polycarbonate engine cover, the appearance of the 675LT engine is enhanced with a satin-finished carbon fibre plenum and engine bay panels. Unique machined alloy oil and coolant filler caps are also fitted as standard.
The 675LT becomes the latest McLaren road car model to be factory-filled with Mobil 1 New Life™ 0W-40. The high technology engine lubricant has an optimum combination of synthetic base oils designed to meet the high performance engine demands. The product's advanced formula contains additives specially developed to better protect the engine by preventing build-up on critical engine parts, allowing McLaren engines to run like new after thousands of miles, even in the harshest driving conditions.
The exhaust system is a bespoke design to the 675LT, and has been produced to improve airflow and optimise engine sound. The system includes a new crossover muffler, which allows for an increased length, optimising gas flow volume for increased power and the clarity of the exhaust note. Two circular exhaust pipes, forged from titanium, exit centrally through exposed bodywork below the rear wing. Despite a more complex design, the bespoke crossover system is designed to optimise performance and reduce weight, saving 1.1kg.
'Improved driving enjoyment was a priority – not just when driving at 100 percent, but throughout the car's entire performance envelope, from town to track,' explains Mark Vinnels, Executive Director – Product Development. 'An immediate and linear connection between throttle pedal to torque delivery was essential.'
The McLaren 675LT uses the familiar seven-speed SSG transmission found in the other Super Series models, retaining the Normal, Sport or Track modes. These settings have been recalibrated to produce more eager performance, with optimised throttle response and gearshifts up to twice as fast as previously offered. The newly developed Ignition Cut technology is a technique adopted from Formula 1™ which sees a momentary cut of the fuel spark on gearshift. This delivers the fastest change possible, and is accompanied by a dramatic aural 'crack' on both upshift and downshift.
For optimal performance, the 675LT uses the innovative Inertia Push technology – pioneered on the 650S. Available when in the Track setting – above 5,000rpm and from 60 percent throttle input – Inertia Push harnesses the built up kinetic energy to deliver an impulse of torque as the next gear is engaged, ensuring no drop in performance as the driver moves up through the gears.
As with the 650S, the dual-clutch transmission can operate as a full automatic, a semi-automatic or a full manual. Manual gearshifts are made using steering wheel-mounted carbon fibre rocker paddles, derived from those on the McLaren P1™'.
The drivetrain of the McLaren 675LT has been developed with a key focus on the interaction between the throttle, engine and the gearbox. Through a bespoke calibration, a smooth and consistent pull-away has been achieved.
Debuting on the 675LT is an all-new Electronic Stability Control (ESC) calibration, including ESC Dynamic mode, which gives the driver an even greater level of control over the throttle and brake inputs. A dedicated ESC button means this safety feature can be turned off entirely. It is available in Sport and Track powertrain modes. In addition, the system also features a level of activation which reduces electronic support and permits greater slip angles. This is designed for safe but fast and entertaining track driving. Track mode allows for greater slip angles than Sport. A single press of the ESC button allows for this reduced level of electronic control.
Brake Steer is another technology which boosts the capabilities and agility of the McLaren 675LT. Initially developed by McLaren for Formula 1™ and introduced during the 1997 season, it was quickly banned as it was seen to offer a competitive advantage. The system aids cornering by bringing the vehicle's nose into the apex by applying braking force to the inside rear wheel, enabling the driver to brake later and get on the power earlier. It offers the same benefits as a 'torque vectoring' differential, but by using the same hardware as the ESC system, it can reduce understeer, and help optimise lap times and driving precision.
Like all models in the Super Series, the 675LT has Normal, Sport and Track suspension settings. The sportiness of all three settings has been recalibrated to deliver sharper responses and a more connected ride, as Chief Test Driver Chris Goodwin explains: 'We've improved roll stiffness, damping and pitching and it is a slightly edgier, more raw and slightly more harsh car – and that's intended. But the beauty of the ProActive Chassis Control system, when coupled with our groundbreaking carbon fibre MonoCell chassis, is that ride comfort and refinement have not been unduly sacrificed. It is perfectly suited for a drive from London to Spa-Francorchamps and back for a trackday.'
New springs front and rear are lighter than previously used, and are the stiffest in the Super Series, as would be expected of a track-focused model. An increase of 27 percent at the front and 63 percent at the rear improves body control and sharper responses, allowing for the 40 percent increase in downforce generated by the revised bodywork and active aerodynamics. This is coupled with a faster steering rack to give a more extreme driver-focused experience. 'This is a more engaging car, and more alive,' adds Haydn Baker, Head of Vehicle Line. 'The driver feels really connected.'
The suspension system also includes uprights and wishbones derived from the McLaren P1™ which save further weight, and increase the track by 20mm over the 650S. This newly-developed suspension geometry is derived from Formula 1™, explains Carlo della Casa, Engineering Director. 'We wanted to replicate some of the dynamic drama of the McLaren P1™. The uprights, hubs, castor, king pin angles and toe-in/toe-out all contribute to a more extreme driver-focused geometry. In many ways this feels like a track car, and has been engineered with a track mindset.'
The McLaren 675LT is fitted with the latest generation ProActive Chassis Control, with a unique calibration to ensure the most engaging and track-tailored set up. The pioneering system, which includes active damping, was first introduced on the first of the modern McLaren models, the 12C, and has been developed and engineered further since then with each new model to allow for greater levels of refinement or focus depending on mode selected.
Dampers are connected hydraulically and linked to a gas-filled accumulator, providing adaptive responses depending on road conditions and driver preference. It allows for precise roll control in corners while decoupling the suspension in a straight line for excellent wheel articulation and compliance. The system does away with conventional mechanical anti-roll bars, and reduces weight as a result. An anti-roll bar is a staple of other high performance sports and supercars, and a reason why traditionally the ride quality is compromised, particularly at low speed.
As with a Formula 1™ car, wishbone suspension is used on all four corners of the 675LT. It is attached to the revolutionary carbon fibre MonoCell – the perfect platform to ensure predictable suspension behaviour, owing to its rigidity and manufacturing precision.
The carbon fibre MonoCell chassis is at the heart of each of the Super Series models, and is the Formula 1™-inspired tub that is 25 per cent stiffer than a comparable aluminium chassis, and has an even greater margin of superiority over steel. It is also stronger and safer in a crash, acting as a safety survival cell, as it does in Formula 1™. It weighs just 75kg – much lighter than a metal chassis, as used by the majority of rivals. It is also more durable than a metal chassis, and its greater dimensional accuracy improves build quality and the predictability of its performance.
Two unique designs of forged alloy wheels are offered on the 675LT, shod exclusively with tyres developed specifically for the most powerful model in the Super Series with technical partner Pirelli. A newly designed Ultra Lightweight 10-spoke forged alloy wheel is fitted as standard, finished in silver or optionally available in stealth. It is the lightest design of wheel ever offered by McLaren, offering weight saving even over the design fitted to the McLaren P1™. The second style is a five-spoke design again offered in silver, with stealth and gloss/diamond-machined finishes also available. In both cases, the wheels are 19inch x 8.5inch at the front and 20inch x 11inch at the rear.
Tyres are unique to the McLaren 675LT and have been developed by McLaren with technical partner Pirelli – to complement the specific handling requirements. High performance Pirelli P Zero™ Trofeo R tyres are specified as standard which have a stiffer internal structure – providing more response – and six percent more grip than the Pirelli's highly capable P Zero™ Corsa tyre, widely used on ultra-high performance cars. For those planning less track driving, or in colder or wetter weather, Pirelli P Zero™ tyres are offered as a no-cost option.
True to the 'Longtail' badge, the 675LT is the most track-focused model in the Super Series and, as such, is available with two optional upgrade packs tailored for track usage.
The Club Sport Pack includes a titanium roll hoop with four point harnesses and a fire extinguisher. The use of titanium halves the weight of a conventional steel hoop, and this is the first time that the material has been used for a roll hoop in the automotive industry.
The Club Sport Professional Pack includes the items in the Club Sport Pack, and adds further track-dedicated and styling elements to give the 675LT an even more aggressive and purposeful look.
The pack includes extensive carbon fibre detailing and stealth finishing throughout the bodywork. Carbon fibre is also used for the front wing end plates, lower side air intake and the centre of the rear bumper, along with the side intakes, wheelarches and wing mirrors. Exclusive to this pack, the 'Longtail' Airbrake is also finished in visual carbon fibre further emphasising the material at the heart of the 675LT.
Echoing the original colour of Bruce McLaren's early racers, McLaren Orange detailing carries through from the brake callipers to the interior with orange embossed leather and contrasting stitching on the fixed-back carbon-shelled racing seats and throughout the Alcantara®-upholstered cabin. This is matched by a luxury leather weekend holdall in stealth black leather.
The Club Sport Professional Pack is offered with a choice of four paint colours; Titanium Silver, Storm Grey, Onyx Black and Chicane Grey. All are matched with stealth-finished Ultra-Lightweight 10 spoke forged alloy wheels with Pirelli P Zero™ Trofeo R tyres.
With a saving of 100kg over the other models in the Super Series, weighing 1,230 (2,712lb) the 657LT is the lightest model produced by McLaren to date. This lighter weight benefits agility, handling, acceleration and response, while the aerodynamically efficient styling boosts downforce levels at the front and rear. This optimisation improves steering sharpness, turn-in to a corner, and high-speed balance.
With 675PS (666bhp) and 700Nm (516lb ft) of torque available, throttle response and driving excitement are maximised, The increased power and torque help throttle response and driving excitement, while the remapping of the control strategy for the engine and transmission also act to sharpen responses and increase the sense of connection between the throttle pedal and the driven wheels, with no adverse effect on CO2 emissions.
With the highest power-to-weight figure in its class, the 675LT offers extreme performance both in acceleration and lap times around a racing circuit. But this car is as much about feel as measurement. The 675LT features a host of examples where detailed changes have been with a focus on further enhancing driving enjoyment. These are evident through the powertrain, chassis architecture and within the cabin.
'An engaging driving experience was an absolute priority,' says Dan Parry-Williams, Head of Vehicle Design and Engineering. 'We focused from the outset on the driving experience and therefore how we wanted to fine tune the sensory cues that a driver responds to, and relies upon. These include sound, throttle response, gearshift, braking and steering. The objective was to make the driver feel completely connected to the car and make the total experience as exhilarating as possible.'
Interaction is enhanced by the Ignition Cut technology during gearshifts. By cutting ignition, rather than fuel supply, gearshifts are faster and are accompanied by a distinct 'crack' as the unburnt fuel is ignited by the new spark.
A newly developed advanced engine control strategy boosts responsiveness, further harmonising the integration between throttle, engine and gearshift, providing superbly intuitive driving behaviour. A key target, as Davide Bizzari, Powertrain Control Manager highlights, was 'to remove any hint of dead travel' from the throttle pedal, so every input, no matter how minor, has an effect. 'Having a great link from the throttle pedal, to torque delivery, is key for great driveability,' Bizzari explains.
Driver engagement, and the connection between the driver, the engine and the road, is further heightened by the use of lighter internal components in the engine which remove mass and inertia in the drivetrain.
With a clear focus on track activity, but still fully road legal, the McLaren 675LT provides the sharpest and most responsive steering of any model in the Super Series. A new steering rack is the fastest fitted to a McLaren model to date, and is coupled to bespoke suspension tuning, including the use of the uprights and wishbones from the McLaren P1™. New specially developed Pirelli P Zero™ Trofeo R tyres offer a six percent increase in grip over the extremely capable P Zero™ Corsa tyre, boosted by a stiffer structure.
Underlining the performance intent of the 675LT, carbon ceramic brakes are fitted as standard, 394mm at the front and 380mm at the rear. Brake pedal modulation has been enhanced, taking learnings from the highly efficient systems on the McLaren P1™ and 650S, to provide a feel which inspires confidence. The braking performance, working in conjunction with the active 'Longtail' Airbrake and the enhanced levels of downforce, can bring the 675LT to a standstill from 100 km/h (62 mph) in 30.2 metres, or just 3.0 seconds. Tuned, stiffer engine mounts further improve dynamics through the steering and throttle.
'The whole driving experience has been enhanced to a new level,' says Dan Parry-Williams. 'You are instantly aware, from the moment you get behind the wheel, of the extra performance and engagement.'
Chris Goodwin, Chief Test Driver adds: 'With the 675LT, we have taken the Super Series to another level – because we can. It feels poised on the road, but totally honed for the track. You just want to keep driving, and keep pressing on. Through reducing the weight, and turning up the sensory feelings through every touchpoint, the excitement factor is turned up to 11. The throttle response, brake pedal feel and turn-in are just more alive.'
The cabin of the McLaren 675LT has been designed to offer a cocooning, well-packaged and comfortable environment. Fully focused on the driver, it is clear from clutter and distraction but, unlike many track-dedicated roadcars, the 675LT retains a high level of standard equipment, albeit with a focus on saving weight. Carpet and sound deadening materials are limited within the cabin to reduce weight where possible.
Lightweight Alcantara®trim with contrast stitching is standard throughout the cabin, which saves a combined 3.5kg versus leather, although a full Nappa leather interior is available at no extra cost.
A pair of lightweight carbon fibre racing seats, first seen on the McLaren P1™, save a combined 15kg and provide optimised connection for the driver to the characteristics of the car due, in part, to deeper side bolsters. The new titanium exhaust, including a new exhaust manifold, provides a more inspirational engine note into the cabin.
'We wanted a more animate driving experience, to convey some sound through the structure of the car,' says Haydn Baker, Head of Vehicle Line. 'These stiffer mounts offer improvements on two fronts. Not only do they emphasise the connection between car and driver, but they also act to improve handling and agility minimising any "pendulum effect" when changing direction.'
Heating and ventilation (HVAC) is now controlled via the centrally-mounted touchscreen IRIS screen, rather than through door mounted controls to save weight. The air conditioning unit is removed, saving 11kg, but can be specified as a no-cost option.
Carbon fibre is used extensively in the cabin, including the steering wheel clasp, gearshift paddles, lower centre console and HVAC shroud, echoing the lightweight MonoCell chassis. All visual carbon fibre is satin finished as standard, rather than gloss. This shows up the carbon weave more clearly and, at just 0.1mm in thickness, the finish saves further weight which all adds up to the overall 100kg saving.
Despite the track-focused set up within the cabin of the 675LT, the most engaging and extreme model in the Super Series retains a high level of specification rather than being a conventional 'stripped out' road racer. Standard features include satellite navigation, DAB Digital radio (SIRIUS satellite radio in North America), and a lightweight four-speaker system from audio specialist Meridian. The innovative touchscreen IRIS infotainment system simplifies vehicle commands, reducing the number of switches and buttons in the driver zone. As with all McLaren models, it is set up in portrait, rather than landscape, which is more intuitive and means driver and passenger can sit closer together, optimising weight distribution.
FIVE UNIQUE 'BY McLAREN' 675LT THEMES
As premiered on the 675LT at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the 'By McLaren' designer interiors represent the pinnacle of the range of trims available. Offered in five bespoke colour themes, never previously offered, each specification has been carefully developed to compliment the exterior paint colour with recommended upholstery and trim detailing, cabin stitching, wheels and brake calliper colours.
The 'By McLaren' colour palette of five colours comprises four new colours formulated for the 675LT. Chicane Grey, Delta Red, Napier Green and Silica White can be specified for the first time, along with the iconic heritage McLaren Orange.
McLAREN TRACK TELEMERTY (MTT)
The track capability of the 675LT is highlighted by the new McLaren Track Telemetry (MTT), which is standard, with data displayed on the IRIS screen. The system provides real-time information, including laptime, sector splits, lap deltas and comparisons between other users. Post-drive analysis is also available with GPS-based track mapping, lap timing and data-logging with graphical plots of vehicle speed and laptime deltas.
As an option, three cameras can be specified which work in conjunction with the data-logging, recording each lap to allow for additional analysis. The cameras are mounted in the front and rear bumpers, and one in the cabin facing forward over the driver's shoulder.
In addition to the standard specification, the 675LT can be comprehensively specified with a full range of further options. Full Nappa leather upholstery can be specified for the carbon fibre racing seats, or an electrically adjustable, heated sports seat option is also available.
A full variety of convenience options can also be specified for the 675LT, including a vehicle lift system and an electric steering column. This can be specified as a stand-alone item or paired with the heated and electric seats, and with a memory function.
The story of the McLaren F1 is one of the most famous in automotive history, with the all conquering GTR moving the game on further, worthy of a place in the motorsport hall of fame. After a successful season in 1995 and 1996, McLaren set about raising the bar once more in order to stay ahead of the competition.
While the name and basic architecture remained the same, the 1997 McLaren F1 GTR 'Longtail' – or LT – was completely re-engineered from the ground up, and was the ultimate version of the iconic McLaren F1. With enhanced levels of downforce through extended bodywork, and dramatic weight savings, the end result was the most track-focused derivative of all 106 models to wear the McLaren F1 badge.
The McLaren F1 GTR 'Longtail' raced successfully during the 1997 sports car racing season, including most prominently in the FIA GT championship against specially developed racing 'prototypes', and went within a whisker of winning the world title. Notable achievements included victory in the Silverstone 4 hours, the Hockenheim 4 hours, the Spa 4 hours and a 1-2 class finish – 2-3 overall – at the 1997 24 Hours of Le Mans. Despite racing against the much quicker LMP cars, only one lap separated the #41 McLaren F1 GTR 'Longtail' from outright victory. The nearest opposition in the GT1 class finished nearly 30 laps behind.
And so, McLaren has done it again. 'LT' is now the ultra high-performance brand, re-establishing the McLaren 'Longtail' heritage. As the first model to wear the iconic badge, the 675LT embodies the 'Longtail' ethos, with a focus on light weight, optimised aerodynamics, increased power, track-focused dynamics and driver engagement.
The McLaren 675LT is the most exclusive model in the Super Series: only 500 coupés will be built, and all are sold. They will be produced from July 2015 in the McLaren Production Centre, alongside the McLaren Technology Centre, near Woking, England.
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**The photo shows the optional battery position fitted on the bow, You need to buy the Battery extension kit if you would like the battery mounted up front. The standard package comes with the battery clipped in the rear well
No trailers no boat ramps, no fuel, just pure stealth and efficiency.
"Revolutionizing the concept of kayak fishing" Matt Watson Ultimate Fishing - Watch his full review HERE
The advantages of the Bixpy over pedal-powered kayaks are many, but the main things you will enjoy are:
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To make a delicious and spicy homemade Cajun sausage with a hint of Italian, try this wonderful recipe.
- 12 lbs. pork (net) with 20% fat content, cut into pieces small enough for grinder
- 7 tsp. garlic salt with parsley
- 7 tsp. fennel seeds (cracked)
- 7 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 7 tsp. black pepper
- 3 tsp. pickling salt (regular will do in a pinch)
- 3 tsp. ground red pepper
- half can cold beer (cold water is fine)
Cut the pork meat into manageable pieces and small enough to pass through your grinder. (We should not run grinders more than 10 minutes before letting the motor cool.) Grind all of the pork one small handful at the time and include a couple pieces of cut-up jalapeno pepper between each handful of meat that you grind to get an even distribution.
Next, place all of the ground pork and peppers into a larger container. Mix all of the seasonings in about 1/2 can of cold beer or ice-cold water (enough to pour out the seasoning mix evenly over the meat).
After distributing the seasoning over the ground pork begin mixing. This is the secret. The more you mix everything together -- the better your sausage will taste. Don't skimp on mixing. Mix thoroughly for at least 10 minutes.
Finally, pass the mixture through your machine once more using the largest cutting plate and sausage attachment and start forming your links. After awhile the length of the links will come to you naturally so don't worry if you get a few of them longer or shorter than the rest. The point is to have fun while you are working knowing you will be treating your family and friends to some of the best tasting homemade sausage links they have every had.
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In Pick Five, great artists pick five cover songs that matter to them.
Vermont singer-songwriter Henry Jamison addresses a difficult subject on his new album Gloria Duplex: toxic masculinity. "When I was in college 10 years ago, we were just horrible," he told the New York Times on the subject. "People in their 20s are examining these issues in a way that feels very natural."
Jamison's gift with melody makes these weighty topics levitate. Nick Drake meets The National on these twelve songs, with Jamison working with major-league collaborators including St. Vincent's right-hand man Thomas Bartlett on production and Bon Iver collaborator Rob Moose of yMusic arranging the strings. Hear a taste on single "Boys":
Perhaps unsurprisingly, given his talents, Jamison knows his musical history. It's a rare musician at this point who doesn't choose a single song anyone else has, but Jamison digs deep. No "Hallelujah" or "Hurt" here. He also continued confronting toxic masculinity at its worst, having to banish an R. Kelly cover we once also adored (not to worry, Henry's substitute pick is great too). Let Henry introduce you to some new favorites below. Continue reading »


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Many Americans have become aware that we are losing our freedoms on a daily basis. These freedoms are protected by the US Constitution, but many of us know little about that document because we have never really read it or studied it.
Several 10-week video classes on the Constitution will be offered in Cherokee County this fall that are fun, engaging, entertaining and, of course, educational. The video production was filmed by David Barton and Rick Green in Independence Hall in Philadelphia where the Constitution was actually framed! David Barton, known as America's premier historian, owns a museum which houses the largest private collection of original documents from American history. He has over 100,000 items dated 1812 and prior. We will actually be able to study and learn directly from this material.
If you would like to learn more about this program, check it out at here:
Even if you are not able to come to all of the classes, you will still gain much value when you can come because each video is independent of the others and has tremendous value. There is no charge for the class, but there is an optional $12 workbook fee. Come join us!
To register or if you have any questions please contact First Baptist Church of Woodstock at (770) 926-4429.
11905 Highway 92
Woodstock, GA 30188
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The Liberals, Conservatives and New Democrats spent the day at the halfway point of the federal election campaign in their comfort zones.
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau talked about gun control. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer promised to improve access to a tax credit, this time for people with disabilities. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh promised, once again, his party would bring in universal and affordable child care nationwide.
All of them, meanwhile, went after each other for either promising to spend too much — or not enough, depending on who was talking.
Trudeau was in Toronto Monday to speak with health-care professionals about what he promised a re-elected Liberal government would do about guns.
That is a hot topic in a city that has seen 342 shootings involving 505 victims this year alone, according to Toronto police data. Twenty-nine of the injuries were fatal. The numbers changed throughout the day to reflect more incidents being recorded.
Those proposed measures include outlawing the semi-automatic AR-15, which was used in many recent mass shootings in the United States, a buy-back program for legally purchased assault rifles and working with provinces and territories to allow cities to further restrict or ban handguns.
"The choice for Canadians is crystal clear," Trudeau said. "Liberals will strengthen gun control. Conservatives will weaken gun control."
Those were fighting words from Trudeau, even as some of the people who shared the stage with him in Toronto said his proposals are not strong enough.
Scheer was also visiting familiar territory on Monday, as he went to Whitby, Ont., to propose legislation that would expand access to the federal disability tax credit, as well as make it easier for people to qualify for a registered savings plan for people with disabilities.
"It's so important that Canadians with a disability can care for themselves and parents can support their children without worrying about their bottom line," said Scheer, who made the announcement in the riding once held by the late Jim Flaherty, the former Conservative finance minister — at a facility for people with disabilities Flaherty helped birth.
Flaherty was an advocate for the disability community and so is his widow, Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott. One of their sons has special needs.
The promise Scheer made Monday follows other pledges to re-introduce tax credits the Liberals have eliminated, including for public transit and recreation programs for children. It also comes after the Liberal government was accused, in 2017, of trying to make it harder for diabetics to qualify.
"Imagine being told you're insufficiently disabled to keep more of your own money to manage your own health," said Scheer.
VIDEO: Re-elected Liberals would still run big deficits, despite new taxes
Out in Vancouver, Singh was promising to bring in universal child care, costing no more than $10 per day, across the country by 2030.
"Our goal is to make sure that no kid goes without child care, that every family gets the child care they need," said Singh.
The NDP has long been pushing for such a national program, and made a similar promise to create one million spaces costing no more than $15 per day a central plank in their 2015 election platform under former leader Thomas Mulcair.
Singh noted that the Liberals have also promised universal child care before, notably in the 1993 campaign that brought former prime minister Jean Chretien to power, but never brought it in. The Liberals did pledge $7.5 billion over 11 years to child care, but did not create a universal program.
READ MORE: Spotlight on B.C.: Setting the agenda on key election issues
Green Leader Elizabeth May is beginning her day in Vancouver, while People's Party Leader Maxime Bernier travels to Windsor, Ont.
Joanna Smith, The Canadian Press


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Twice Heroes: America's Nisei Veterans of WWII and Korea
In their own words, Nisei veterans recount their battles against wartime suspicion and racism, and of overcoming them with with courage and patriotism.
San Francisco writer and photographer Tom Graves spent a decade with the Nisei (Japanese American) soldiers of World War II and the Korean War, determined to share their unlikely story--one that must be told. That story is now being told in Twice Heroes: America's Nisei Veterans of WWII and Korea. At first denigrated and mistrusted, Nisei veterans--now in their 80s and 90s, earned the praise of a nation, and ultimately, a Congressional Gold Medal. The most decorated U.S. military unit in history, these are the same men and women who fought while their families were interned in bleak American prison camps during World War II, a black mark on America's promises of equality and liberty. Twice Heroes earned the prestigious 2014 Benjamin Franklin Award in History. |
"As a fellow WWII veteran, I salute these great Americans who are indeed 'Twice Heroes' and whose stories come to life in Tom Graves' work."
- Senator Bob Dole


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Transmission Repair in Eden Isle
If you are experiencing strange issues with your vehicle, such as a lack of response when switching gears, leaking fluids, or strange noises, you may be facing a problem with your transmission.
If you believe you have detected a problem with your transmission, it is best to have the issue addressed by experts right away. The team of garage mechanics at Ultimate Automotive has been providing the community of Eden Isle with car transmission repair services for years. We have the skill and know-how to diagnose the issue accurately and the tools and expertise to come up with a comprehensive solution.
For all queries or to book an inspection today, call (985) 265-4343.
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The job of the transmission is to send the right amount of power from your engine to your axle and wheels, propelling your car forward. Needless to say that driving with a damaged or malfunctioning transmission can be pretty unpleasant.
Your transmission needs to be properly lubricated for optimal functioning. It is recommended by our shop that you should replace your fluids every 90000km to preserve gear placement. Our professionals can replace your fluid and increase the performance of your vehicle.
Consult with Our Experts About Transmission Service
Every vehicle is unique and should be treated as such. You can rest assured that whether you drive a manual transmission sports car or an automatic truck, our team has the knowledge to fix any problem with ease.
In order to bring you the comprehensive repair services you deserve, we will start by assessing the overall state of the transmission and discuss the problems you may be facing.
Several factors could indicate a damaged or malfunctioning transmission. Here are some to look out for:
- A burning smell
- Lack of response when changing gears
- Grinding gears
- Leaking fluids
- Whining or clunking noises
- Noises while in neutral
- If your service lights are blinking
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At Ultimate Automotive, we take great pride in delivering high-quality and reliable auto transmission repair services at competitive rates. Once we take the time to survey your vehicle, we will provide you with a detailed estimate outlining the total cost of the service.
We will do our best to keep your transmission in place, but we will let you know if a new system is worth considering. If you do need parts replaced, our shop has access to a variety of high-quality transmissions from the industry's top manufacturers.
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Whether its a family getaway, romantic escape or activity break you'll find everything you need at the Twin Trees Hotel Ballina, (Formerly the Downhill House Hotel). We invite you to relax and unwind in the Twin Trees Leisure Club.
Whether you're in Ballina on business or treating your family, Twin Trees Hotel is your perfect touring base, in the heart of Mayo's Wild Atlantic Way.
- Ballina is located on the banks of the River Moy and has officially been designated as Ireland's Salmon Capital. The Moy is not the only natural wonder in Ballina. Belleek Woods is located a short distance away from the Twin Trees Hotel and is one of Europe's largest urban woodlands with six miles of peaceful natural forest pathways with many hidden secrets to explore along with striking views of the Moy. Ballina is widely recognised as a foodie destination, and recently awarded the 'Purple Flag' in recognition of its booming night-life, the town is also a cultural hub and hotspot for internationally acclaimed festivals such as the Salmon Festival, In Humberts Footsteps, Food Fleadh Ballina, Samhain Abhainn, Frosty Salmon, and many other seasonal events.Ballina has recently being awarded the prestigious Bronze Medal by the National Tidy Towns Association.
David & Rachael are looking forward to welcoming you to their hotel which offers great food and service to all customers.


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Vienna Ensemble Pro has become the definitive cross-platform network solution in studios and production facilities around the world. This mixing and hosting application enables you to set up a multiple computer network with both Macs and PCs without the need for extra MIDI and audio interfaces – all you need is a simple Ethernet cable! Even when you're using only one computer, Vienna Ensemble Pro improves your work-flow dramatically, with unique functions such as "Preserve" that keeps all your plug-ins and samples loaded while switching from one project to another – a huge time saver!
VE Pro 7 Playlist
Epic Orchestra 2.0 Playlist
Vienna Ensemble Pro supports our own sample players as well as all of your third-party VST/VST3/AU/AU3 instruments and effects plug-ins and mix them in stereo and immersive surround, with full parameter automation and optional one-click integration with Vienna MIR Pro. What's more, with the included Epic Orchestra 2.0 Sample Pack you get a powerful all-in-one production tool to get you started right away!
Vienna Ensemble Pro 7 is the latest version and comes with a wealth of new features and performance improvements. Please find an overview of all the key features and versions under the Product Comparison menu.
The Silicon version of Vienna Ensemble Pro 7 will install next to the Rosetta version in the Mac's Applications Folder (the latter labeled "Rosetta"). You can run both versions of Vienna Ensemble Pro 7 simultaneously, hosting M1/M2 compatible plug-ins in the Silicon version, and non-compatible plug-ins in the Rosetta version.
You can purchase as many single licenses of Vienna Ensemble Pro 7 as you need. Instead of buying a fixed bundle of three licenses, you can buy one, two, three or more licenses, depending on the number of computers you have on your network.* Upgrade prices from Vienna Ensemble Pro versions 4, 5 and 6 are available. They are displayed automatically when you're logged in.
A selection of powerful plug-ins, based on Vienna Suite Pro, with convenient GUI displays embedded in the mixer channel view: Compressor Pro, Equalizer Pro, Exciter Pro, Limiter Pro, Analyzer Pro.
PLUS Pro versions of our surround-specific plug-ins:
Matrix Mixer Pro, Surround Balance Pro, Surround Pan Pro.
Detailed clear names of all automatable parameters available in Vienna Ensemble Pro and all inserted plug-ins. Click "Learn" and quickly identify the corresponding parameter in your sequencer, with its identical parameter name and values.
Instance CPU Usage – Realtime read-out of the specific CPU load
Instance MIDI/Audio activity – Better overview, easy to observe and to control MIDI and audio activity
Vertical Instance List – For a quicker overview of all available instances (in addition to the tabbed view)
Improved Color Selection - System Colors available
Favorites Manager – Create a list of your go-to plug-ins (FX/instruments)
Favorites (auto-populated) – Always see your recently most used plug-ins on top of your plug-in list
Customize Plug-in use in the Vienna Ensemble Pro Preferences
Improved Plug-in Scanning for a smoother experience with troublesome or incompatible plug-ins
New Plug-in Browser with Search Feature
Instance disabling (automatable)
Copy/paste channels – For flexible template adaptations (Comm. C/V, Ctrl C/V)
Instant Server Discovery – Reliable server detection, also in complex situations
Faster connection/disconnection from VE Pro Server/instances
Faster saving times – Instance data is compressed/decompressed to increase saving speed with demanding plug-ins like NI Kontakt.
Articulation Display – The currently playing articulation is displayed directly in the channel (works for Vienna Synchron Player, Vienna Instruments Player, Vienna Instruments Pro Player).
Missing Patches – Missing patches are indicated by a red frame (works for Vienna Synchron Player, Vienna Instruments Player, Vienna Instruments Pro Player).
FX Mini GUI Displays - Watch some of your integrated FX plug-ins right in the channel view.
With up to 48 MIDI Ports (= 768 MIDI channels) per instance, Vienna Ensemble Pro 7 is the first AU3 plug-in on the market.
Not fully functional yet, workaround for testing and a first impression available.
Vienna Ensemble Pro 7 now comes with a dramatically improved version of the original Epic Orchestra. At 73 GB, Epic Orchestra 2.0 is ten times the size of the original that was included with previous versions of Vienna Ensemble Pro! The new sample collection, powered by the Vienna Synchron Player, includes all the previous instruments and articulations, as well as stunning highlights from our latest library products.
Existing Features
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* You need one Vienna Ensemble Pro 7 license per computer. For example, if you have two computers, one main and one secondary machine, you need just one license if you're running one or more instances of Vienna Ensemble Pro 7 on your networked computer only. If you're running one or more instances of Vienna Ensemble Pro on both your master and networked machines, you need two licenses.


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Percival P. Baxter
Percival P. Baxter made it his life's "magnificent obsession" to create, protect, and provide to the people of Maine a wilderness haven encompassing some of the most rugged terrain in the Northeast. Learn why this landscape deserves such lifelong devotion. We here at Baxter State Park are charged with upholding Baxter's wishes.
"Man is born to die, his works are short-lived.
Buildings crumble, monuments decay, wealth vanishes.
But Katahdin, in all its glory, forever shall remain the mountain of the people of Maine."
-Percival Proctor Baxter
Picture to left: Percival P. Baxter on a tour of the park with Warden Supervisor David Priest
Check out this informational video
The Park Lands are Held In Trust
The Park Authority is responsible for upholding the conditions set forth in Governor Baxter's Deeds of Trust.
The Park is Self-Funded
The Park is funded through an endowment left by the donor, user fees, donations, and revenue from the Scientific Forest Management Area.
Wilderness first, Recreation second
Governor Baxter's first priority was to protect the wildness of the Park.