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May 7th, 2013
Authentic GS Adventure Experience in a Mid-Size Motorcycle
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 2, 2013… Building upon a track record of success in the large-capacity and mid-size enduro segments, BMW Motorrad proudly offers the new F 800 GS Adventure. Based on the dynamic, off-road-oriented F 800 GS, the Adventure model offers an optimal combination of agility, touring practicality and off-road capability. Following the tradition of the popular boxer-engined GS Adventure models, it provides off-road-oriented touring aficionados, world travellers and endure fans with an authentic GS Adventure experience in the mid-size segment.
The F 800 GS Adventure is powered by the liquid-cooled 798 cc four-valve twin-cylinder engine featured on the F 800 GS, with electronic fuel injection, closed-loop catalytic converter and six-speed transmission. Delivering maximum power of 63 kW (85 hp) at 7,500 rpm, and with maximum torque of 83 Nm (61 lb/ft) at 5,750 rpm, this engine impresses with quick and lively response, powerful torque and low fuel consumption.
Engineered and equipped for world travel.
Like the F 800 GS, the Adventure model features a robust, torsionally resistant tubular steel frame, while the rear subframe is reinforced to accommodate the larger, 24-liter tank (6.3 gallons) (8 liters (2.1 gallons) more than the F 800 GS model), which increases the bike's range. Like the F 800 GS, the Adventure model is equipped with ABS as standard, while further safety and performance-enhancing systems – Automatic Stability Control (ASC) and Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) – are available as factory equipped options, and in the case of ASC, also as a dealer installed special accessory. These features position the BMW F 800 GS Adventure, along with the F 800 GS, as the safest mid-size touring enduro on the market.
The new F 800 GS Adventure is also available with Enduro mode as part of a package featuring ASC as a factory option.. At the push of a button, the rider can increase the slip threshold of the ABS and ASC systems when heading off-road, for an even more dynamic riding experience with improved acceleration and braking on loose terrain.
The F 800 GS Adventure boasts new, masculine bodywork that underscores its globetrotting abilities, while a new, very comfortable bench seat, a larger windscreen for improved protection against the elements and hand protectors also support this image. Other new standard features on the F 800 GS Adventure include wide enduro footrests, an adjustable, reinforced foot brake lever, an engine protection bar and a pannier rack which also functions as a tank protection bar.
Highlights of the new BMW F 800 GS Adventure compared to the F 800 GS:
• Based on the same versatile overall concept as the F 800 GS, with powerful twin-cylinder engine and agile suspension, but with enhanced off-road and globetrotting abilities.
• Robust and masculine GS Adventure bodywork styling.
• Balanced proportions, despite large rear tank.
• Larger, 24-liter (6.3 gallons) fuel tank (+ 8 liters/ + 21. gallons).
• Extended range (by approx.100 miles).
• ABS as standard, ASC as a factory-fitted optional extra or as a special accessory.
• Enduro mode as a new optional extra, in combination with ASC.
• Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) as a factory-fitted optional extra.
• Reinforced rear subframe.
• More comfortable bench seat.
• Large windscreen.
• Wide enduro footrests.
• Adjustable, reinforced foot brake lever.
• Engine protection bar.
• Pannier rack also serves as a tank protection bar.
• Wide range of dealer installed special accessories and factory options.
Key technical differences at a glance:
BMW F 800 GS Adventure BMW F 800 GS
Tank volume: 6.3 gallons 4.2 gallons
Standard seat height: 35.0 in 34.6 in
Low seat height: 33.9 in 33.5 in
Low Suspension option: no yes, 32.3 in
DIN unladen weight: 505 lbs 472 lbs
Max load: 496 lbs 507 lbs
L / W / H: 90.7/36.4/57.1 in 90.6/36.2/53.0 in
Fuel consumption
55 mph 55mpg 62 mpg
Model Characteristics and Design
BMW GS Adventure is a byword for the finest in two-wheeled exploration.
For many years, the Adventure versions of the large BMW GS boxer bikes have been discovering far corners of our planet and pressing on where others have turned back. With the arrival of the F 800 GS Adventure, BMW Motorrad offers this same concept for the mid-size enduro segment for the first time – and just like the boxer-engined GS Adventure models, the newcomer is also built for increased off-road riding and operation under the harshest conditions.
High-torque, smooth running parallel-twin engine.
Just like the F 800 GS, the new F 800 GS Adventure uses the extremely compact two-cylinder engine inclined forward at an angle of 8.3 degrees with a displacement of 798 cc and four valves per combustion chamber. Equipped with electronic fuel injection, closed-loop catalytic converter and a six-speed gearbox, the engine excels with its quick throttle response, acceleration and low fuel consumption. Its system of balancing masses using a swivelling connecting rod that compensates for first and second-order inertia forces is the only one of its kind to be installed on a standard production bike. Valve actuation is by means of double overhead camshafts and speed-resistant rocker arms. Output of the liquid-cooled engine is unchanged at 63 kW (85 hp) at 7,500 rpm, with a peak torque of 83 Nm (61 lb-ft) at 5,750 rpm.
Robust chassis with reinforced rear frame and ABS as standard.
The chassis of the new F 800 GS Adventure is based on the proven concept used on the F 800 GS, featuring a robust, torsionally stiff steel frame in tubular construction with the engine integrated as a load-bearing element. The steering head connection via gusset plates and the one-piece double-strut swing arm made of diecast aluminum is unchanged. The only difference is that the rear frame in square steel tubing has been strengthened to allow for both the 8-liter/2.1 gallon increase in fuel tank capacity and the more rigorous demands on the bike's off-road abilities. ABS already comes equipped as standard on the new F 800 GS Adventure, as it does on all BMW production motorcycles.
The new, extra-light and compact two-channel Bosch 9M BMW system featured on the F 800 GS is also included. It comes equipped with inlet valves that can be infinitely adjusted for even better response as well as wheel sensors that automatically monitor the distance between sensor and sensor wheel. ABS can be deactivated at the press of a button if the rider so wishes – ideal for riding in off-road terrain.
Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) as a factory equipped option.
The list of factory equipped options includes a unique feature for the mid-size enduro segment in the form of Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA). This allows the rider to conveniently adjust the rebound damping of the rear spring strut in the same way as on the F 800 GS with a simple push of a button on the left handlebar panel, even while on the move. Depending on the damping mode selected – "Comfort", "Normal" or "Sport" – the electronic control unit determines and sets the appropriate damping rate. This is done by means of a small, light stepper motor on the shock
absorber, while a corresponding symbol appears in the instrument cluster display. The spring
preload, on the other hand, is adjusted manually using an easily accessible hand wheel.
Automatic Stability Control (ASC) with new Enduro mode available as a factory equipped option.
A unique feature of BMW's mid-size enduro segment is the Automatic Stability Control (ASC) system on the F 800 GS. This anti-slip control function regulates the amount of engine drive torque transmitted as a function of the friction coefficient between the road surface and the rear tire. This has the effect of preventing the rear wheel from spinning, thereby enhancing traction and handling safety. Riders can disengage the system by pressing a button, even on the move.
The new F 800 GS Adventure is the world's-first mid-size bike to offer an Enduro riding mode as an option with ASC. When changing from roads to rougher terrain, a handlebar control enables the rider to simply switch to Enduro mode and thereby activate an ASC and ABS setting that has been specially tuned for off-road riding. In this mode, the ASC and ABS control logic is modified to delay intervention. The slip threshold is increased, resulting in improved acceleration and stopping power on loose surfaces at the same time as making the riding experience even more dynamic and active. The Enduro mode can only be ordered in conjunction with the optional ASC in the Enduro package, although ASC is available also on its own.
New styling and extended equipment features.
The new F 800 GS Adventure underscores its credentials as an enduro bike eminently suited to world travel as well as a safe and dependable means of exploring even the remotest regions of the planet with a host of specialized equipment features.
The introduction of the new F 800 GS Adventure clearly signals what its name promises. It takes its cue from the large boxer GS Adventure models by adopting the same authentic, and robust look. The characteristic GS styling continues to stand out clearly from all angles.
When it comes to ergonomics and comfort, the new F 800 GS Adventure further demonstrates its globetrotting capabilities with a seat that is more comfortable and slightly higher than the F 800 GS, making longer day rides even easier to cover. A lower seat can be selected as an accessory. Meanwhile, an enlarged windscreen provides even better protection from the elements, while sturdy hand protectors and adjustable brake and clutch levers are also standard..
Suitability for off-road use is further enhanced by widened enduro footrests with vibration-damping rubber tops that can be removed for riding off-road. The adjustable rest for the foot brake lever allows for optimum operation of the rear-wheel brake when the rider is in a standing position off road.
The severe operating conditions often encountered in rough terrain prompted the reinforcement of the foot brake lever and the inclusion of an engine protection bar plus the pannier racks that double as protection bars for the enlarged fuel tank. Its capacity of 24 liters/6.3 gallons means that it holds 8 liters/2.1 gallons more than the F 800 GS, increasing the bike's range by around 100 miles.
Equipment Range
Optional equipment and accessories for a wide range of personalization.
BMW Motorrad offers its customary extensive range of optional equipment and accessories for further personalization of the new F 800 GS Adventure.
Options are factory equipped while accessories are retrofit items that can be added by BMW Motorrad dealers or customers themselves.
Optional equipment.
• Automatic Stability Control (ASC).
• Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA).
• Low seat.
• Center stand.
• Comfort package: onboard computer, heated grips, center stand.
• new: Enduro package: ASC, Enduro mode.
• new: Off-road tires.
• new: LED Fog Lights. .
• Anti-theft alarm system.
• Active Package: LED Fog Lights, ESA
Special accessories.
• Safety.
• Automatic Stability Control (ASC).
• new: LED Fog Lights.
• Anti-theft alarm system.
• Add-on spoiler (small and large) for hand protectors.
• Add-on windscreen spoiler, large.
Storage options.
• new: Tinted windscreen.
• Case Holder, large, for aluminum topcase.
• Aluminum case.
• Inner bags for aluminum case.
• Aluminum topcase.
• Waterproof tank bag.
• Softbag Sport, small.
• Softbag Sport, large.
• Enduro rear bag.
• Akrapovic sports silencer.
Ergonomics and comfort.
• Wind deflector set.
• Heated handlebar grips.
• Low seat.
• Splash guard extension, rear.
Navigation and communication.
• new: BMW Motorrad Navigator Adventure.
• Holder for navigation system, cable and accessory set.
• Function pouch for Navigator.
Maintenance and technology.
• Service tool kit.
• Center stand.
The new F 800 GS Adventure also signals its adventurous nature through two new colors.
In Sandrover matt, the F 800 GS Adventure stakes its claim to adventure riding. Racing red, on the other hand, lends the F 800 GS Adventure a particularly light and sporty look while accentuating its dynamic qualities.
March 12th, 2013
Where in the world is Bob? Attending the dealer launch of the 2013 water-cooled R 1200 GS in Marrakesh, Morocco that's where!! Jealous?! We are too but be patient it won't be too much longer until BMW's latest innovative machine is here and available for test rides. According to BMW Motorrad these bikes should be arriving by the first of April (no joke!).
The introduction of the water-cooled R 1200 GS is taking BMW motorcycles in a new and exciting direction. With this new design, we can only assume it is just a matter of time before the R1200R and RT follow suit and become liquid cooled, closing one chapter in BMW history and beginning a new one!
Since 1994 this is the first complete redesign of BMW's flat iconic twin engine and the design is nothing short of perfection:
Other Exciting Features
For a technical view of the engine's build, watch this video.
March 12th, 2013
It's not going to be hard to "Feed your Restless" in 2013 thanks to all of the new and exciting products 2013 has to offer! The new scooters are here, the special edition HP4 is available, the 90th anniversary R1200GSA, R1200RT, and R1200R have been unveiled, the F800GT model has been updated, the new water cooled R1200 GS is complete and on its way, the 30th anniversary K1300S was introduced, plus according to BMW Motorrad there is a new bike rumored to be introduced in June 2013!
BMW Motorrad rolled out a national television advertising campaign called "Feed Your Restless" on March 1. The creative concept is intended to appeal to the heart and soul of motorcyclists and fuel their restlessness to ride.
Each of the 3 commercials feature a specific BMW model segment. The first ad titled "Boots" spotlights the S 1000 RR, K 1300 S, and R 1200 R sportbikes. A group of friends go out for an overnight ride, land at a roadside motel which is the point the commercial begins: the riders are awakened by an alarm clock and all rush to get ready and back on the road.
The second ad, "Cowboy Coffee" highlights the BMW R 1200 GS, F 600 GS, and R 1200 GSA enduro bikes on a dual sport ride. There is a mix of on and off-road riding and the commercial ends sitting around a campfire, planning the next day's adventure.
The final ad "Lunch" features the K 1600 GT and GTL touring bikes sitting outside a diner, while inside two couples impatiently wait to get their check so they can get back on the road.
All of these ads are available on Bob's Youtube channel or you can tune into ESPN, ESPN news, Discovery, Velocity, History, or H2 channels to see them.
September 7th, 2012
One-of-a-kind art deco concept from 1930s honored at world's most prestigious concours d'elegance
The BMW R7 motorcycle won best-in-class in the Motorcycle class at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The award was received by Karl Baumer, Head of BMW Group Classic.
"The BMW R7 is one of the most extraordinary motorcycles in our collection," noted Baumer upon receiving the award. "We are delighted that the effort to bring the BMW R7 to the Pebble Beach Concours was rewarded with Best in Class for Motorcycles."
The 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance featured motorcycles from Germany. On the cusp of its 90th year of motorcycle production it was only natural that BMW would feature prominently.
The BMW R7 motorcycle was created in 1934 at the height of the art deco movement which heavily influenced its design. It was created as a concept but never put into production making this R7 the only one of its kind in the world. It had not been seen for nearly 70 years when it was discovered in 2005 whereupon it was painstakingly restored by BMW Group Classic. It is now a part of BMW Group Classic's extensive collection of significant BMW cars and motorcycles.
BMW Group In America
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, a strategic design consultancy in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group's global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all X5 and X3 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 Sports Activity Coupes. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 338 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 139 BMW motorcycle retailers, 114 MINI passenger car dealers, and 32 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.
Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at: www.bmwgroupna.com.
August 21st, 2012
The men's fall fashion catalog has been released in which the motorcycle is featured. Plus, Bloomingdale's is running a sweepstakes now thru September 16 giving away two R1200R Classics, one of the hardest models in the country to get today. And our very good friend Chris "Teach" McNeil will perform on 3rd avenue in front of the New York Bloomingdale's to help kick off the infamous fashion week!
Bob's addition to Bloomingdale's sweepstakes…if you find yourself at the Chevy Chase Bloomingdale's, have some fun and snap a picture in front of the bike, EMAIL it to us, and if your picture is chosen by the staff as the most creative, win a Bob's hoodie…the perfect prize for the cooler weather around the corner!
July 25th, 2012
This past month, as part of BMW USA's quality assurance protocol, Bobs BMW Service department underwent and passed a warranty audit with flying colors! BMW USA reviewed every warranty claim within the past 12 months, a total of $35,000 worth of claims, and all but $198 passed according to warranty guidelines.
What this means is Bob's Service Department knows the BMW warranty like the back of its hand. If an issue arises that you believe to be covered under your BMW warranty, Bob's is your resource to get it taken care of hassle free!
July 25th, 2012
July has brought Maryland some record breaking temperatures. The month also seems to be bringing Bob's some record breaking numbers. Our facebook fan page hit 1,000 fans this month and continues climbing! Thanks to all of our fans for supporting our page and keeping it interesting with great posts and pics!
Check out what's been going on this month and what's just around the corner…
40th Annual BMW MOA National Rally
The beginning of July was your typical July at Bob's BMW…rally mode! Last year, we had the pleasure of the rally being just one state away. This year the rally was held in Missouri so we had to coordinate setup from thousands of miles away. But anyone who knows Bob knows, despite the rally's location, Bob's BMW doesn't miss a national rally! Especially BMWMOA's 40th year anniversary which was also a very special year for Bob's BMW…celebrating our 30th year in business!
We sent our worker bees out there including Bob and they safely returned last week! A special thanks to James Abrashoff, Fred Oppido, Mike Donegan, and our many rally partners that made it a great success! A complete list of all 2012 MOA national rally door prize winners plus the 30 GRAND PRIZE winners will soon be announced.
Monthly Tech Sessions
We switched up our last tech session and focused on the technical side of apparel. Apparel Manager, Peter Meade led the seminar sharing valuable information with the group on why we carry what we do and how it works.
Next month on August 11, Bob will lead the session, "What is a Project Bike?" We buy these project bikes and store them for the off-season but why? Next month you can hear the answer to this question plus learn the many rewards and joys these bikes bring to their owners.
BMWBMW Club
Local club BMWBMW is hosting its monthly club meeting on Bob's showroom floor on August 11. Anyone interested in getting involved with the local BMW club and having some fun should be sure to arrive by 11 for the club's meeting. The club will be here discussing current business as well as answering any questions prospective members may have about the club: what they do, how you can sign up, the benefits of being a member, and more. After the club meeting, folks are encouraged to stick around for our August tech session, "What is a Project Bike?"
Jeremy Cook's Current Standings in the CCS Race Circuit
Bob's sponsored S1000RR rider, Jeremy Cook is well into the 2012 season and really showing up for his first year racing in the expert pro division. We are proud to report, Jeremy has remained in the top 10 for all 29 races except for one "did not finish" (DNF) which he "did not start" to finish! Long story short, race time was changed and announced at the last minute and he was unable to get ready in time.
Jeremy races with CCS up and down the East coast representing Bob's BMW and the BMW S1000RR. His home turf is Summit Point Race Track in West Virginia. Anyone interested in spending a day at the track can join Jeremy and his crew under the Bob's hospitality tent at his next home race on August 25-26. We send Jeremy with a hospitality tent and complimentary beverages and snacks to accommodate fans. If you have not been, we encourage you to go and check it out. The tent offers a shaded area to rest and kick tires with fellow riders while getting an up close and personal view of the races.
Edelweiss Seminar
On July 28 Bob's hosted an Edelweiss Bike Travel informational session led by Rainer Buck, the Managing Director of Edelweiss. Questions including how to prepare for international travel, what types of tours are available, how to choose the right tour for you, and more were answered. Attendees learned the difference between traveling hairpin turns in the Alps versus a more open road adventure through South Africa.
In addition to this information, Rainer also provided details on Bob's upcoming anniversary trip to Eastern Europe in September; which there are still spaces available for. Anyone interested in joining Bob and Suzanne on this 15 day motorcycle adventure through Eastern Europe, can contact Bob directly.
More information on the Kings and Castle Tour is available at http://www.bobsbmw.com/road-crew/events-and-rides


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Keep up to date with the latest events from The Royal Collection
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Changing Costume: join us on Saturdays in September for an exciting journey of discovery and learn how costume has changed over the centuries. ... Read more about Family Saturdays in September 2014
Marlow Town Band will perform on the bandstand in Windsor Castle's Jubilee Garden. ... Read more about Band concert: Marlow Town Band
Our Family Saturdays continue with Banners and Battles art workshops. ... Read more about Family Activities: last Saturday in August
This special summer Exclusive Evening Tour offers a 'behind-the-ropes' experience in the State Apartments. ... Read more about Exclusive Evening Tour
Abingdon Town Band will perform on the bandstand in Windsor Castle's Jubilee Garden. ... Read more about Band concert: Abingdon Town Band
Our summer family activities take you back to the days of fearsome battles and secret romances. ... Read more about Family Activities in August: Fair Ladies and Noble Knights
During August and September you can include a guided tour to the top of Windsor's world-famous Round Tower as part of your visit. ... Read more about Conquer the Tower Tour
Get a fascinating insight into Windsor Castle as a working royal palace with a guided tour to the Great Kitchen. ... Read more about Tour to the Great Kitchen

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Spicy Corn Relish
"Making special condiments is something of a summer ritual for my mother and me. Corn relish adds spice to otherwise plain chicken tenders or roast pork." -Nancy Smith Midgette, Gibsonville, NC
Yield: 16 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 127
- Calories from fat: 5%
- Fat: 0.7g
- Saturated fat: 0.1g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.2g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.3g
- Protein: 2.1g
- Carbohydrate: 31.2g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 0.9mg
- Sodium: 316mg
- Calcium: 19mg
- 2 cups chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 2 cups cider vinegar
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 (4-ounce) jars diced pimiento, drained
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 8 ears)
- Place first 3 ingredients in a food processor, and pulse 5 times or until finely chopped.
- Combine vinegar and the next 6 ingredients (through pimiento) in a large Dutch oven, stirring to dissolve sugar. Stir in onion mixture and corn; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Cooling Towers are devices that are mainly used to shift process waste heat dissipation. Cooling towers are required in power stations, chemical plants, oil refineries and also for chillers for centrally air condition buildings. These towers use either wet-bulb air temperature or dry-bulb air temperature. The wet-bulb uses evaporation for remove waste heat and the dry-bulb relies on air for cooling. The towers differ in sizes from roof-top units to big hyperboloid structure. Sophisticated cooling towers built with cutting technology are required in nuclear power plants.
Due to various industrial requirements, there has been immense development in the fields of manufacturing cooling towers. The induced draft counter flow cooling towers is the latest development that required a lot of design analysis, detailed research and engineering inputs. The design and manufacturing has helped in saving a substantial amount of space, power consumption as well as water consumption. Thus it is needless to say that this tower has been a product or state of the art technology and it is mostly used for industrial purposes following the Indian environment.
The induced draft counter flow cooling towers has very high performance and the design makes it one of the most compatible cooling towers available in the market. Here are some of the features mentioned:
• The cooling tower fills are made of PVC which is computer designed and offers maximum dissipation area and optimum airflow draft. Thus it consumes less power and saves on your annual electricity expenses.
• The fan blades of this cooling tower have been designed in aerodynamic and tapered shape that pertains to high efficiency. The fans assembly has been dynamically balanced in order to offer synchronized functioning, smooth operation as well as prolonged durability for the motor and bearings.
• The tower has UV ray protection that is done by NPG or Neo Penta Glycol gelcoat finish. This provides an aesthetic look to the cooling tower.
This cooling tower rotary sprinkler and have honey comb PVC fills that helps in dissipation of heat. The induced draft counter flow cooling towers have square shapes. This enables fair distribution of the airflow. The induced draft square is absolutely silent and is used for their efficiency and high performance.
The square shape of the FRP induced draft cooling towers is compact and silent. These features facilitate low speed of air around the air inlet which in turn fairly distributes the airflow. The FRP induced draft is light weight but very sturdy. It has high efficiency and very low level of noise. The outside of the tower has UV protection as well as corrosion resistant coating that ensures prolonged life of the cooling tower. Because of its scientific design the tower saves water and electricity. The maintenance of the tower is very easy and the structure is durable enough to withstand harsh climatic condition. This tower can be build with various types of fill materials (i.e. film type & splash fill) such as
1. Concrete Lath Bars (These are made of RCC by pre-stress precast).
2. Wooden/PVC Lath bars.
3. PVC Film type fills.
4. PVC Splash Fills of perforated 'V' Bars.
Depending upon the requirement of the cooling range & pumping head type of fills can be selected.
We are having tie-ups with mid size civil execution companies, thermal designers, civil designers & cooling tower component manufacturers. So we can provide any kind of services in the field of Induced Draft Cooling Tower.


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I have so much fun driving to and from work that the actual speed doesn't matter that much (Can't afford tickets anyway). Unless you are tracking your car on a regular basis, does it really matter?
^^^ Good post JBChallenger. I'm in a similar boat as the OP.
I'm pretty much down to either the SXT Rallye Redline with all of it's nice suspension / brake / interior upgrades and nice 20" wheels or a pretty basic R/T. But there's not much bottom line price difference between these two.
Loaded V6 or basic V8. Hmm...
Part of me says the V6 will save me a little gas money and insurance money and look damn good doing it. It is a very well equipped ride, and with most of my time spent in traffic, it's not like I can really use the extra power of the R/T.
But part of me says the sound & feel of the V8 are hard to put a price on.
**Any real-world experience with about how much better the V6's fuel economy is? I have a hard time believing these two cars are as close as 19 and 21 mpg average.
Thanks guys.
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Delhi sultanate (in 1206-1526)
In spite of an increasing Islamic influence, this could never assert itself completely in India; nevertheless, this should change in 1192 after the defeat Rajputses Prithvirajas III against Muhammad of Ghur. The capital of this new Indian empire was Delhi which played from this time to an especially weight-bearing role for India. The time of the sultanate of Delhi was stamped by constant power set-tos which mostly led to the murder of the actual ruler. That's why there was a huge number of rulers who were at the moment of the sultanate in power, nevertheless, kept themselves mostly not especially long. Moreover, some campaigns which were not especially positive, nevertheless, mostly were undertaken at the moment of the Delhi sultanate. For these reasons the empire India split on the other hand in smaller single states to 1526 Timuriden Babur with the first battle from Panipat through sultan Ibrahim Lodi triumphed and after the occupation of the central cities of Delhi and Agra founded the Mogul empire.
Mogul empire (1526 – 1857)
Also at the moment of the Mogul empire there were numerous power-political set-tos around the borders of the ruling area. Are especially worth mentioning, on this occasion, the achievements of Akbar who got by a clever marriage politics and some campaigns to expand the Mogul empire and to stabilise administratively, militarily and socially. Furthermore Akbar promoted a religious tolerance and cooperation between Hindus and Muslims and took care of reforms in the social system and education system. The Mogul empire distinguished itself above all to strengthen the state inside and to set up a state being relatively modern from today's view.
An other stamping figure of this time was Shah Jahan which was a big sponsor of the art. Best known and most expressive the tomb existing still today of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is in Agra.
The cultural influence of the Mogul time on India has probably been the typical influence generally; this time is important above all because in no other time the influence of Hindus and Muslims has mixed so and has complemented we at the moment of the Mogul empire. Particularly the architecture and painting of this time are partially received till this day and form the foundation of the today's Indian culture.
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You are all welcome to join me and whoever sees this and decides to party, in my freshly made Tinychat room :P
Just playing music/various videos, chatting with like minded souls and anyone is welcome to cam up as well or just type.
Starting next month and beyond…I am going to push myself creatively more than I ever have done.
I will be exploring my digital painting techniques further, as well as the experimental light painting. However, I will also be diving deep into sculpting and carving various materials…I want to learn more about painting/drawing with different mediums and also dig deeper into creating animated/video visual experiences…
Not a fan of the saying, "the sky is the limit"… that's too limiting… I haven't found where the limit is yet and I don't intend to anytime soon.
I hope to collaborate with many artists this year as well… artists of all kinds!
And if you would like to join a group I made for artists/photographers/sculptors/etc. to collaborate and share their work, you can come on over to:https://www.facebook.com/groups/223351021194417/
As some *may* remember, I started a group of aware individuals who can come together for acts of kindness in their towns, doing scheduled "operations".
It is simple: If you see this, and like the idea… you can reply saying you're in and want to help, and then let me know how it went.
This particular operation goes a long way, but is simple in nature.
During these hot temperatures, many are on the streets struggling.
You might notice them when you drive around.
This is about assisting our brothers and sisters with something we take for granted: available water.
When driving around town, bring a case of bottled water with you.
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You will be surprised how much this means to someone!
Reply to this and let me know which city you will be doing this in, and I'll check in with you to see how it went for you.
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So if you've been following me awhile, who here remembers me mentioning forming a group called Conscious Coalition which would act like Random Acts of Kindness but in a more structured way and also help serve as a platform for up and coming visionary artists, writers, video makers, designers, poets, etc.?
Well, I'm completely re-doing the roster for it and will be beginning projects this week.
If you're familiar with pay it forward, random acts of kindness, or things of that nature… I want to take it there, but to the next level.. organize global events, have groups across the world who work together to make life more pleasant for others even for just a day..
it is a coalition of aware individuals who know that we are co-creators in this world…that we can indeed help one another and utilize our individual skills and traits.. to help incite curiosity, educate, inform, assist, bring awareness to, and to just share positive energy in unique ways…
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Hey guys,
So, I'm going to be creating a new blog.
It's main focus is being a news outlet for POSITIVITY… to show the good news, the advancements humanity makes, breakthroughs in science, news about new discoveries relating to animals/human civilization/space, etc…
News that will brighten your day, inform, educate…
We are all aware of the murders, the tragedies, the suffering that the news brings us…but how often do we really hear about the bright side?
How often are we told about the good we do for each other?
Not often enough, I feel…
I want a lot of contributors for this, to cover news ranging from a wide variety of interesting/awesome news on a daily basis.
You must be trustworthy, enjoy research, up to date on current events, and so on.
If you are interested, please message me and tell me what topics you think you could cover.
This is one project of the Conscious Coalition - a group of individuals here to spread awareness, information, and positivity about the world around us and within us.
consciousnews.tumblr.com is the blog! =)
Please reply to this or message me if you would like in on this project!
Chet Zar, Brian Smith, Adam Scott Miller
I will be interviewing these artists and showcasing their art in three different YouTube episodes for the Conscious Coalition.
I hope to ask questions which will give some insight into their minds, what inspires them, how they work, etc…
This is just the beginning, and I've got other goodies in store…
Keep your eyes and ears open for more info!
This series will bring awareness/information/assistance regarding:
meditation/breathing, ancient civilizations, yoga, symbolism, dreams, crystals, esoteric studies, alchemy, world religions, mythology, sacred geometry, philosophy, cultural anthropology, world culture, space, global news, shamanism, nature, animals, earth, spirituality and metaphysics, and more.
It will also have a spotlight aspect, bringing up and coming visionary artists, psychedelic artists, surreal artists, sculptors, special effects artists, visionary musicians, poets to you, photographers,etc. to serve as a platform to get their voices/vision heard.
The Conscious Coalition is all about consciousness, visionaries, creativity, learning, growth, self-realization and development and new perspectives.
It is called the Conscious Coalition because it is about coming together and sharing, while using our minds and hearts.
This series will be shaped by you, and I.
You may remember me mentioning the Conscious Coalition a few weeks back.
Well, this is a big part of it… and there's much more to come.
More info very soon!
-alex fitch
update 9/24/2012:
The first artist spotlight will be on artist Chet Zar! I will be interviewing him about his upcoming documentary "I like to paint monsters" and asking about his inspirations and also advice for other up and coming artists.
Please share, as this is just the beginning! :D
regarding my vision with the Conscious Coalition, why I do what I do, and what I hope to have planned.
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For the last two months, I have been working on the lectures of the Worshipful Master, which to anyone who has taken on this task knows, is quite possibly the largest chunk of ritual you will ever work on as an officer. They're long and unforgiving. While sitting here taking a break from memorizing, it dawned on me that I've accomplished so much in such a short time and I owe a great deal of that to the many Past Masters of my lodge who aided and assisted me along the way. I am quite proud of my accomplishments at my Blue Lodge and I certainly don't mean to gloat about it. No one can learn these ancient rituals single-handedly. It requires many good instructors, self-confidence, team work, drive, determination, and a genuine love of the Craft.
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Times are tough at Toyota. What with the piling on of slippery floor mats, sticky accelerator pedals and faulty brakes, it's no wonder they are experiencing serious damage to their brand. And they're taking a lot of criticism for the way they are handling the crisis.
The crisis managers at Toyota have got their work cut out for them. It's not going to be as simple as offering an apology for the anxiety and inconvenience created by the recent recalls. New evidence reported in the New York Times indicates Toyota has a long and disturbing history of trying to cover up defects in quality and safety.
Now, it's not just the latest double dip of recalls that Toyota has to overcome. The problem appears far more systemic: If it is true that Toyota has repeatedly been aware of safety issues and consciously waited up to eight years (while they were developing new replacement models) to recall the cars that were potentially putting Toyota fans and their children in the line of danger, they have violated consumer trust. Perhaps permanently.
For decades, Toyota has enjoyed the kind of customer loyalty that was the envy of every American corporation. There are blogs, member organizations, Facebook pages and all kinds of online chatter from people who call themselves lifelong fans of the car manufacturer, many who have said they would never own anything other than a Toyota. And why do they love this brand so much? Quality and reliability. Ouch.
There is only one way Toyota is going to regain its credibility with its customers and the market: prompt response and complete transparency. They've got to aggressively get the parts to the dealers and get these cars off the road as quickly as possible and with minimal inconvenience to the customer. They've got to offer special service checks and insurances for a long period of time, 24/7 hotline phone numbers and online access for people to talk to service experts, daily progress reports to the media, bloggers and the international public and aggressive incentives for new buyers. Most importantly, they should throw out the people who made the decisions not to issue recalls sooner when it came to choosing between their admiring public and corporate greed.
These are not "PR strategies." Or are they? The only thing that is going to save Toyota is for its leaders to start thinking of their business from the customer's perspective. When they start to relate better to all of their publics (customers as well as shareholders), they can work through this credibility crisis and re-emerge, albeit it in five to ten years, as a dominant and trusted corporation.
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Well said. Amazing the replacement part for this problem is about the size of a nickle. Makes one wonder if this could have been avoided. Reguarding executives evaluation I have been struck recently how so many use the "economy is bad" excuse for lost market share. Many good company's, from booksellers to restaurant chains and grocery stores have missed clear areas of improvement and training opportunities and even customer relation opportunities by simply blaming everything on the economy's sluggishness.
When times are tough retail needs to be at it's best. I fear we have a lot of wake up calls ahead of us as companys live in a world of short term quotas and results.
I agree. There's more where this came from.
It is amazing to me that so many companies don't learn from history–what works and what doesn't. J and J with the Tylenol recall remains the classic example of doing the right thing. Why is it so hard? Probably because it has financial considerations and today CEO's are evaluated almost solely on their last quarter's performance. Are we really, as a society, ready to (short term) trade stock price uptics for the price of human safety?
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How would you keep yourself from being attacked? What should you know about child predators on the internet? What is the best way to crime proof your house and car?
All of these are important questions and the answers can be found in a series of safety seminars hosted by Councilman Rick Blackwell (D) 12 over the summer and fall of 2008.
"Our own personal safety, and that of our loved ones, is a very important issue to many of us," says Blackwell. "My hope is these seminars will offer the information needed to prevent some one from becoming a victim,"
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Your Favorite Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
It's a big hole in my cooking, but I have never made a lemon meringue pie. Not even a lousy one. But my mom's been hankering for one recently, and I'd like to make one for her 84th birthday this week, instead of a cake. Looking through my cookbooks and on-line, I realized that I don't really know how to judge that one recipe might be better than another.
So, do any of you have a favorite lemon meringue pie recipe? I want recipes that you make and love, so please don't take time to google for one. I can do that myself, and have already. If you could include a brief explanation of why you prefer your recipe (i.e., more or less lemon than most, more or less cornstarch, a "secret" technique, etc.), it would be most helpful.
I'm not looking for what I think of as northeastern diner versions of lemon meringue pie, but that ethereal, wonderful, lighter-than-air-but-with-a-big-flavor thing your aunt or grandmother or lady down the street--or you--made or makes. Also, I'm cool on the pastry...it's the filling I need.
Thanks for your help.
I don't have the recipe in hand, but I always use the filling recipe from Fannie Farmer. Why? Because it is heavy on both lemon and cornstartch and yields the best flavor with a reliably firm texture. No weepy, runny fillings. Plenty of lemon zing.
The key is to let the cornstarch develop by cooking long enough before adding the lemon juice and egg yolk. Again, I don't have the particulars in front of me but I have to cook it longer than they say, being sure to stir constantly and vigorously, carefully scraping into the 'corners' of the sauce pan to ensure an even texture. When it starts to feel firm, keep going. I'm sure it is possible to overcook the cornstarch mix at this stage, but I have never done so. The only pitfall I've had has been the occasional cornstarchy lump which can be avoided by stirring like crazy.
The other key to color, flavor, and I think it adds to the firmness, is plenty of lemon zest.
re: BernalKC
link to the Fannie Farmer recipe:
re: goodhealthgourmet
Curious. I read this yesterday and knew it was not the recipe I use. And it does not match my directions above. Turns out the link one is from "The Fannie Farmer Baking Book" which is different. Here is my transcription [with commentary] of the one I use -- which I think is much better because it cooks the cornstarch mix first:
- pre-baked pie shell
- merignue topping
- the filling:
4Tbs corn starch
4Tbs flour
1/4tsp salt
1 1/24 c sugar
1 1/2 c water
grated rind of 1 lemon
1/2 c lemon juice
2Tbs butter
4 egg yolks, slightly beaten
Mix the cornstarch, flour, salt, sugar and water in a saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes. [Yeah, right. Longer is better. You cannot make it thicker later. Now is the time.]
Remove from heat.
Stir in the lemon rind, lemon juice, and butter.
Stir 1/2 cup of the hot mixture into the egg yolks, then stir the yolks into the remaining hot mixture.
Cook, stirring, for another 3 minutes. [Since the eggs are in the mix now, don't mess with this time too much.]
Let cool a bit. Spread the filling in the pie shell.
Cover with the meringue [being sure to mush the meringue to the crust edges to make sure the meringue adheres to the crust].
Run under the broiler until the meringue peaks are lightly browned.
re: BernalKC
who knew? :)
thanks for the clarification!
re: BernalKC
I've found that putting the filling in while still pretty warm seems to keep the meringue from weeping. My recipe is very much like yours except I leave out the lemon zest. Prefer the taste of just the juice.
re: BernalKC
BernalKC, thanks for the Fanny Farmer recommendation. That's the one I used today and it was exactly what I was looking for. Right texture and nice and tart. We all enjoyed it. It's a keeper.
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Great. Glad it worked out for you.
re: BernalKC
Thanks for the correction; however, I am using the 12th (1980) edition of the FF Cookbook and find, on page 589, that the recipe instructs that the cornstarch mixture be cooked "over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, then cook 10 minutes more, stirring frequently, until clear." The instructions continue: "Remove from the heat. Stir 1/2 cup of the hot mixture into the egg yolks, then stir the yolks into the remaining hot mixture [return to the heat] and cook, stirring, for another 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon rind, lemon juice, and butter. Let cool a bit. Spread the lemon mixture in the baked pie shell and cover with the meringue."
This is my recipe of choice, and I've never had it fail.
re: dabrar
Wow, that is interesting. I'm looking at the 13th edition right now and it is almost exactly the same, except the key instruction: "then cook 10 minutes more, stirring frequently, until clear" is missing! The rest of your copy matches mine. I ad libbed a bit and added my own commentary to my transcription in the other steps.
I started making this recipe using my mom's tattered FF. She had at least one older edition that was in pieces -- from the 30's as I recall. My first copy of FF is an old, tattered, falling apart book that I keep in my basement for archaeological curiosity... and somewhere in that history I learned to cook the cornstarch mixture for a good long time before adding the eggs.
One wonders why they altered the recipe in the 13th edition?
re: BernalKC
I made my first attempt at LMP, used the FF 13th edition. It is very good Lemon soup Meringue. Since then I read here the cooking the cornstarch to long will make it thin out. I cooked the corn starch, flour, water salt, what ever the recipe said for at least 10 minutes more. Then it didn't seem thick enough, continued cooking for about 10-15 in a double boiler. The reason for this is. I didn't, still don't know how thick it should be.
thank you
re: BernalKC
It's been my experience that what really gives a lemon yellow color is the egg yolks.
I have a question -- I have seen a couple recipes using milk or cream, but most are water-based. I am not sure if I've ever had a dairy lemon meringue pie. Any thoughts?
I think about 1/2 c lemon juice (or more) is needed for a lemony flavor. I definitely agree that lemon zest is important. I once followed Dorie Greenspan's tip for lemon curd and ground the zest with sugar in the food processor. I think it worked nicely, if you want an extra step.
Well, I use Jello lemon pudding (the kind that must be cooked, not instant). It calls for sugar and egg yolk, but I use fresh lemon juice in place of about 2 -3 tablespoons of the water called for. Also I add some finely grated peel from the same lemon.
I suspect the Jello mix is mainly cornstarch anyway. It works fine.
Funny lemon meringue story: I worked with a waitress years ago and we got into a conversation about lemon meringue pie. She told me that when she first got married and didn't know how to cook, her new husband requested the pie, so she made hm one. All went well with the filling, but she didn't get the concept of meringue and simply spread raw egg white, mixed with a little sugar, on top of the pie, then popped in into the oven to brown.
Must have been a culinary delight!
Glad you got you recipe.
re: bushwickgirl
My mom had a good lemon meringue pie story, too. She was an outrageously good baker, and lemon meringue pies were one of her specialties. She worked with a much younger woman who had just gotten married. This young lady was going to her inlaws' for dinner, and she wanted to impress them, so she paid my mother to make her a lemon meringue pie to take along.
But of course...she passed the pie off as hers. The family was all knocked out, and requested another pie next time she visited. So after that, for two or three years, my mother would make her another lemon meringue pie every time she got together with the inlaws, who continued to be impressed with the baking skills of the new member of the family.
You know where this is going...my mom eventually decided to retire and move 2,000 miles away. I have always wondered what this woman told her inlaws about the sudden disappearance of their lemon meringue pies. Selective amnesia, perhaps? A new-found allergy to lemons?
Not exactly an answer for your question, but a plea for help from experts here, with the ff filling that I just made but can't get it to thicken enough. I have cooked and cooked it (it thickened but didn't ever get clear. After about half an hour of this I incorporated the eggs but it is still runny. I wonder if I can put it into a double boiler and cook the filling some more to thicken it, or is it too late?? Roz
re: RozHunter
The pie filling will never become "clear" -- it is thick and yellow. Unless you've made a mistake with the ingredients or method of cooking, it will thicken *a lot* when it is cooled/chilled.
re: blue room
thank you for that blue room still I wonder how to salvage the filling! would recooking work, or adding a really thick tapioca pudding that I could concoct?
re: RozHunter
Did your recipe call for cooking the cornstarch and water (and zest) first, like the one I posted above? If so, the key is to develop and thicken that base first, before adding the lemon or egg.
Once you add the egg, you really don't want to overcook it. If you do, and the consistency is not right, its probably "broken" because the eggs have clotted. The best you'd be able to do in that case is to beat the mixture - probably with a mixer - to get it back to an even texture. Cooking more probably won't help.
re: BernalKC
Thank you Bernal and Jenscats5, yes I followed the Fannie Farmer recipe to a t. The base did thicken, but not as much as it needs to and I beat and cooked for a very long time. I was thinking I could cook it some more in a double boiler so as not to burn it, or perhaps make a really thick tapioca pudding and fold it in. Another alternative is to make some whipped cream and fold that in, which is how I used to make lemon meringue pie, with an additional layer of crust! I am still puzzled as to why the filling didn't thicken for me, to the extent needed. Perhaps it is because I live at c. 5200 ft elevation, in Albuquerque NM.
re: RozHunter
Elevation? Huh. I'd suspect variability in the lemon juice acidity and sweetness. The good thing about that recipe is that it uses a lot of lemon, but it can also depend more on the lemon juice as a result. But I guess a slightly different boiling point could make a difference too.
re: BernalKC
Yes, I try to compensate for the elevation and lower boiling point when I think it matters. I cooked that filling for a good half hour and it still didn't get thick enough. I ended up making a small batch of tapioca and blending it in, which did make it thicker. I put on the meringue and browned it (actually I burned it, just not doing anything right yesterday it seems!) Then I refrigerated it over night and now it looks good but I haven't cut into it yet. After the gym today I will.
While this may or may not help, my grandmother made a much loved lemon-whipped-cream pie.....shortbread-type crust (not sure if store bought or not), 2 packages LEM filling and whipped cream on top. My favorite!
Bon Appetit did a lime and blackberry Italian meringue pie -- I love it, and have also done a lemon meringue pie based off of the recipe: http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/201...
Here's another for lemon meringue blueberry pie: http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/200...
I made my first attempt at LMP, used the FF 13th edition. It is very good Lemon soup Meringue. Since then I read here that cooking the cornstarch too long will make it thin out. I cooked the corn starch, flour, water salt, what ever the recipe said for at least 10 minutes. Then it didn't seem thick enough, continued cooking for about 10-15 in a double boiler. The reason for this is- I didn't, still don't know how thick it should be. Could some one tell me what my goal is? Thank you, I'm obsessed with makind this pie.
thank you
re: taluga
I didn't know there was a point where the cornstarch mix would thin out. I guess I never reached that point.
My recollection is that the mixture gets thick and you think you might be done, but if you cook a bit longer it gets thicker - almost to a point of clumping on the spoon and being hard to keep an even texture. At that point I add the lemon and stir vigorously.
re: BernalKC
Thank you, now I will know what look for, I'll try again, mine never got much thicker than heavy cream.
I use either the recipe right on the Argo Cornstarch box
or Alton Brown's
Both have a thick, translucent filling with some pretty-intense lemon flavor, because they both have the zest.
My grandfather was a hard-core lemon pie enthusiast -- it's bittersweet that my lemon pie was one of the last things he asked for.


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China Ratchets Up One-Child Policy, Part II
Sex Ratio Skyrockets while Little Girls Die
As the municipality of Huizhou, China, redoubles its efforts at population control, little girls, both born and unborn, are sure to die in large numbers.
In Part I, we reported that the Centralized Services for Population and Family Planning of Huizhou was undertaking a new campaign to lower the birth rate in this city of four million people. This despite the fact that Huizhou, and other cities in Guangdong's Pearl River Delta, have had lower fertility rates than the rest of China for decades.[1]
Given the preference for sons in China, any effort to lower the number of babies born increases the number of little girls who are sacrificed so that their brothers may live. This is especially true in the countryside, even though rural families are allowed a second child if their first child is a girl. This concession—made in 1986 in an attempt to curb female infanticide—has only proven partially successful.[2] Despite this concession, rural areas in China have abnormally high ratios of boys to girls.[3,4]
Sex Ratios and Sex Selection
We call the ratio of males to females the "sex ratio." The natural ratio at birth across all human populations is 106 males for every 100 females.[5] That is to say, that are 106 boys born for every 100 girls. Any sex ratio at birth that is higher than 106:100 is unnatural; it is the result of deliberate human actions, such as the selective abortion of unborn girls and female infanticide.
To occur in a population, sex selection requires that four conditions be met:
1) Sex preference: The parents must prefer one sex (invariably the male) over the other.
2) Sex determination: The parents must be able to determine the sex of the unborn child before birth.
3) Low fertility: As fertility declines, a strong preference for male children generally leads to increased sex selective abortion. Where fertility is still high, girls do not come at the expense of boys. The sex-ratios of high fertility populations are generally natural.
4) Ability to act: For a sex ratio to be skewed at birth, widespread access to abortion must be available. For a sex ratio to be skewed after birth, the parents must have a means of eliminating their child.
Unfortunately, all of these conditions are met in modern China. There is a strong preference for sons and there is the ability, because of the widespread use of ultrasound machines, to identify the sex of unborn children. At the same time, the one-child policy relentlessly pushes the birth rate downward, while at the same time promoting abortion and infanticide to meet birth quotas. The result is a "perfect storm" for China's girls.
China's Missing Girls
China today has one of the most skewed sex ratios in the world, with 119 male babies born for every 100 females. And the problem gets even worse from there. In the years after birth, malnourished and neglected baby girls die in larger numbers than their cherished brothers. As a result, there are 124 boys for 100 girls under the age of 5 in China.[6]
In Guangdong, where the city of Huizhou is located, the problem is even worse. While the sex ratio at birth comes in at the national average of 119:100, the sex ratio for young children is abysmally high. Neglect, malnutrition, and infanticide combine to decimate the population of little girls. As a result, there are 133 boys for every 100 girls under the age of 5 in the province.[7]
Just how many little girls are missing and presumed dead in China because of the deadly combination of China's one-child policy and the preference for sons? Estimates run up into the tens of millions.
It is obvious by now that the long-term consequences of eliminating so many girls will be disastrous. Highly skewed sex-ratios in China have already led to social evils such as child marriage, sex-slavery, prostitution, and cross-border trafficking in women.[8] China is the only country in which the suicide rate is higher for women than for men.[9,10] Over the long run, China's current policies are demographically unsustainable.
Yet while even demographers within China are tentatively calling for an end to the one-child policy, the Chinese government is paradoxically tightening the screws even further, and in a region in which little girls are already dying in disturbingly large numbers. If China's leaders are disdainful of morality, ignorant of demography, and resistant to international pressure, then what will they respond to?
China's daughters are crying out for them to end the one-child policy now.
[1] Chen, Jiajian, et al. "Effects of population policy and economic reform on the trend in fertility in Guangdong Province, China, 1975–2005." Population Studies 64.1 (2010): 43-60.
[2] Mosher, Steven W. A Mother's Ordeal: One Woman's Fight Against China's One-Child Policy. New York: Park Press, 1993.
[3] Zhu, Wei Xing, Li Lu, and Therese Hesketh. "China's excess males, sex selective abortion, and one child policy: analysis of data from 2005 national intercensus survey." BMJ: British Medical Journal 338 (2009).
[4] Hesketh, Therese, Li Lu, and Zhu Wei Xing. "The effect of China's one-child family policy after 25 years." New England Journal of Medicine 353.11 (2005): 1171-1176.
[5] Kenneth, Wachter. Essential Demographic Methods. Berkeley. 2012.
[6] Zhu, Wei Xing, Li Lu, and Therese Hesketh. "China's excess males, sex selective abortion, and one child policy: analysis of data from 2005 national intercensus survey." BMJ: British Medical Journal 338 (2009).
[7] Ibid.
[8] Hvistendahl, Martha. Unnatural Selection: Choosing Boys Over Girls, and the Consequences of a World Full of Men. New York: PublicAffairs, 2011.
[9] Yip, Paul SF, et al. "Suicide rates in China during a decade of rapid social changes." Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology 40.10 (2005): 792-798.
[10] Yip, Paul SF, and Ka Y. Liu. "The ecological fallacy and the gender ratio of suicide in China." The British Journal of Psychiatry 189.5 (2006): 465-466.
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