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Electric Vehicles and the Need for Public Policy
This post was written with Cynthia J. Burbank, National Planning and Environment Practice Leader at Parsons Brinckerhoff. It first appeared in the National Journal Transportation Experts Blog in response to the question: What should transportation departments do for electric cars?
The call for the government to act to promote plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), and all clean alternative fuels for that matter, is to correct the clear market failures that exist in today's petroleum-based transportation sector.
Historically, petroleum has been a key driver in the growth of the economy and development of nations worldwide. Gasoline and diesel fuel's impressive energy density, portability, and low production cost made it the fuel of choice for nearly a century. All the while there have been costs, although they haven't always been obvious. Petroleum's impact on climate change and U.S. energy security, and the risks of drilling, result in real and significant costs to society, and currently the price of petroleum does not include those externalities.
For climate change, the true costs to society are not fully known, but what is clear is that those costs will be significant and borne by all of society and not just those that are consuming petroleum -- unless action is taken. Furthermore, the U.S. has experienced the tribulations associated with energy security for decades beginning with the oil embargo of 1973 by OPEC. When the true costs of a product are not revealed by the market price, basic economics tells us to price that externality through public policy. This price is the primary role of government here.
However, transportation is such a complex system that correcting the price alone will not resolve these market failures. Government must do more to counterbalance the pervasive fueling infrastructure that we have built over the last century to support gasoline and diesel as well as the inertia of consumers' uneasiness with change. This is where U.S. DOT and state transportation departments can help.
Transportation departments and state governments more broadly can incentivize the purchase and use of PEVs through a number of policies under their influence or control, such as HOV access, reduced tolling fees, parking privileges, public charging infrastructure support, public education, tax incentives, and transportation planning analyses that highlight the effects of increasing PEVs – as opposed to not taking action.
It will likely take decades to transition away from petroleum, but the sooner this transition begins, the sooner technological advancements in batteries, electrical grid management, and other technologies and practices related to PEVs can reach the marketplace. States can play a pivotal role in correcting the historical petroleum market failures and accelerating this transition.
Nick Nigro is a Solutions Fellow. Cynthia J. Burbank is National Planning and Environment Practice Leader at Parsons Brinckerhoff.


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Sorry but there is no easy button within BackTrack.
I would suggest you take a closer look at what you are trying to achieve and then determine what tools, scripts etc, that may be able to do this. Then look in BT to see if these tools, etc are available. if so then use them if not get them and install them.

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Under the first painting it read, YESTERDAY PALESTINE; under the second, TODAY IRAQ.
It isn't whether kids can read it or not, it's whether it is taught or not.
You read that correctly: 34% in favor of establishing Christianity as the state religion.
Ahmanson read avidly as though Rushdoony were describing his own life.
I remember when I read Eternity, I was sick with grippe at the time and I just got sicker.
The boy laid the poster on the table where she could read it again, word for word.
And yet the fate of all extremes is such, Men may be read as well as books, too much.
It is a great work, and not by any means one to be read in a hurry.
It was read at that time with so much favour, that six editions were sold.
He had read the service over her, out of her own prayer-book, without a break in his voice.
Old English rædan (West Saxon), redan (Anglian) "to advise, counsel, persuade; discuss, deliberate; rule, guide; arrange, equip; forebode; read, explain; learn by reading; put in order" (related to ræd, red "advice"), from Proto-Germanic *raedanan (cf. Old Norse raða, Old Frisian reda, Dutch raden, Old High German ratan, German raten "to advise, counsel, guess"), from PIE root *re(i)- "to reason, count" (cf. Sanskrit radh- "to succeed, accomplish," Greek arithmos "number amount," Old Church Slavonic raditi "to take thought, attend to," Old Irish im-radim "to deliberate, consider"). Words from this root in most modern Germanic languages still mean "counsel, advise."
Sense of "make out the character of (a person)" is attested from 1610s. Connected to riddle via notion of "interpret." Transference to "understand the meaning of written symbols" is unique to Old English and (perhaps under English influence) Old Norse raða. Most languages use a word rooted in the idea of "gather up" as their word for "read" (cf. French lire, from Latin legere). Read up "study" is from 1842; read out (v.) "expel by proclamation" (Society of Friends) is from 1788. read-only in computer jargon is recorded from 1961.
"an act of reading," 1825, from read (v.).
1580s, "having knowledge gained from reading," in well-read, etc., past participle adjective from read (v.).
1580s, "having knowledge gained from reading," in well-read, etc., past participle adjective from read (v.).


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Perry: I Would Make Exactly the Same Call
(NEWSER) – Two days after being indicted Rick Perry is still calling the findings of the Texas grand jury little more than a political witch hunt, reports Politico. "I stood up for the rule of law in the state of Texas," he told Fox News Sunday. "And if I had to do it again, I would make exactly the same decision." The indictment, he said, as per the AP, is "not the way we settle political differences in this country. You don't do it with indictments. We settle our political differences at the ballot box."
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Jimi Manuwa vs. Cyrille Diabate is receiving a lot of talk ahead of Saturday night - a real test for Jimi, but one many feel he can pass.
Diabate told us the other day that he thinks he's the better striker of the pair, but Manuwa isn't fazed by that:
Time for the cliche: EXPECT FIREWORKZ.I dont think it will work out for him, cos I enjoy getting hit, the Posterboy revealed. I dont mind taking a punch to land my own, but I dont think he likes to get hit. But this is MMA, it could be a trick. He could be saying that to help him go for the takedown, but Im ready for the fight wherever it goes.


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Would you like to save as your currency permanently or for this visit only?
The owners of the Saga were very friendly and welcomed us with vlaai and coffee. Breakfasts were also delicious! Great location with clean and modern rooms.
Found Saga to be an extremely comfortable and relaxing place to stay. The owners take real care and are welcoming and friendly. The breakfast is especially good.
Owners are really lovely and helpful. The room was "design" and really nice. It offers an exceptional value for money. The location is excellent, 10 minutes drive to Maastricht in a pleasant country. The breakfast is every day different and delicious (especially a swedish speciality with bread slices, cheese and strawberries).
Clean room. Excellent breakfast. Very hospitable hosts.
Service and staff were great. The room was noisy. We heard the tv room next door and we heard footsteps upstairs until 1 A.M.


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The Corrections Corporation of America, the largest private operator of prisons in the US, is appealing to 48 states across the country with an offer to buy out their detention facilities. Their work is proving so lucrative, they can see the potential of taking control of all the prisons across America. The Chief Corrections Officer, Harley G. Lappin, is keen to explain to state officials across the country the benefits of being bought out, stressing the partnership involved, and the savings to be had.
It seems like a good idea on the face of it: farming out prisoners to the private sector which makes it cheaper for states to cope with their prisoner intake. But when does such a laudable aim become a conflict of interest for a business whose main objective is making a profit from the people in their charge?
About a year ago a corrupt judge and other officials were charged with colluding to sentencing people unnecessarily, especially first time offenders, so that the private jailers could achieve their inmate targets to make their profits. Another aspect is the work that prisoners do. Human rights organizations are condemning 'a new form of inhumane exploitation in the United States', where, they say, "a prison population of up to 2 million - mostly Black and Hispanic - are working for various industries for a pittance. For the tycoons who have invested in the prison industry, it has been like finding a pot of gold. They don't have to worry about strikes or paying unemployment insurance, vacations or comp time. All of their workers are full-time, and never arrive late or are absent because of family problems; moreover, if they don't like the pay of 25 cents an hour and refuse to work, they are locked up in isolation."
A study by the Progressive Labor Party concludes: "The private contracting of prisoners for work fosters incentives to lock people up. Prisons depend on this income. Corporate stockholders who make money off prisoners' work lobby for longer sentences, in order to expand their workforce. The system feeds itself." The report accuses the prison industry of being "an imitation of Nazi Germany with respect to forced slave labor and concentration camps".
Strong words, indeed. But how can one ever be certain that a felon or offender is getting fair treatment, if the presence of prisoners fuel the bank balance of the prison owners? Anywhere there is profit being made the focus will be on money, not the service or the fairness.
Should a prison system be privatised in this way? After all, current statistics show that crimes are going down, but the prison population is actually going up! How can that be? It seems that prisoners are getting longer sentences to boost the profits of the prisons.
We do have a form of privatised system in the UK for prisoners, but it does not depend on numbers. It is run like hospitals where the quality of the administration is more important than the actual number of inmates involved. The emphasis is on care and security.
So what do you think? Should the prison service be privatised in this way where sentencing could be open to abuse?


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|This article uses material from the Enter: Naruto Uzumaki! article on the Naruto wiki at Wikia and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike License.
|Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!
Sanjō! Uzumaki Naruto!
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September 10, 2005
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|Opening Song
|Ending Song
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My Name is Konohamaru! →
Enter: Naruto Uzumaki! (参上!うずまきナルト, Sanjō! Uzumaki Naruto!) was episode 1 of the original Naruto anime.
Naruto Uzumaki was a prankster who was constantly causing trouble throughout Konohagakure. Much of the village disliked him for it, but he enjoyed the attention garnered from reprimands, as he had no parents or friends. Despite claiming to be a talented shinobi who would someday become Hokage, Naruto was incapable of performing basic techniques such as the Clone Technique. When this left him unable to graduate from the Ninja Academy, one of his instructors, Mizuki, told him that, if he could steal the Scroll of Seals and learn one of its secret techniques, he would be allowed to continue on to the ranks of the ninja anyway. After successfully stealing the scroll, Naruto was caught by another instructor, Iruka Umino. Surprised that Iruka had found him so quickly, Naruto worried that he would now be unable to graduate. Realising that Naruto had been tricked, Iruka protected him from the attack of Mizuki, who was planning to take the scroll for himself. Mizuki told Naruto that Naruto was alone in the world because he had had the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox sealed within him on the day of his birth. He went on to explain that the villagers hated him for the monster he contains, and that Iruka, his parents having been killed by the Nine-Tails, must hate him the most. Iruka said this was not the case, as he did not blame Naruto for the beast's actions, and that in fact he, having also grown up craving attention, sympathasised with Naruto. Naruto believed Iruka and used his newly-mastered Multiple Shadow Clone Technique to defeat Mizuki. Amazed by the complicated technique that Naruto had learned, Iruka officially made Naruto a ninja and notes that he may one day have the potential to become Hokage.
Character First Debuts
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- For the Japanese DVD release of this episode, a shinobi from the opening scene was redrawn without blood on his face. This edit was present in all subsequent dubbings of the episode.
- Shikamaru, Ino, and Sakura were behind Naruto in the anime, but in the manga, different unnamed Academy students were behind him.


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Francis Marion University is now accepting applications for its new Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Nurse Educator specialization to begin January 2013.
The deadline for those who will take part in FMU's efforts to address the need for quality and affordable healthcare and promote quality nursing education is Oct. 15.
All applicants must submit the following items:
"When students graduate from the FNP track, they will be equipped to diagnose and treat patients for common acute illnesses as well as chronic conditions," said Dr. Ruth Wittmann-Price, chair of FMU's Department of Nursing. "Our nurse educators will be able to use pedagogical knowledge to educate nurses or future nurses in the clinical and academic areas."
The curriculum of the Master of Science degree in nursing is designed to develop nurse practitioners and nurse educators with an advanced level of knowledge, skills and abilities to serve the nursing needs of the community and various healthcare environments.
"We are excited about what this will mean for health care, and we anticipate a positive response to the needs of this community," said Dr. Deborah Hopla, director of the MSN/FNP program.
For additional information about the program or to apply, go to www.fmarion.edu/ academics/graduate program, or call (843) 661-1226. To be guaranteed timely consideration for acceptance, admission materials should be submitted by October 15.


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the name of this forum is 'CMS & WordPress', not just 'CMS'! This alone shows how popular WordPress has become, and how far other systems are behind in terms of user numbers.
I'm currently working on my master thesis, and I need your insight and opinion.The objective of my study is to determine why people choose WordPress over other systems.The main hypothesis is that they are partly influenced by the sheer plethora of themes and plug-ins (free and premium).
What do you think? How important are ready-made themes for you, do you even use them?
I would really appreciate if you could spare 3 minutes of your time and fill out my questionnaire:bloooming.polldaddy.com/s/mt
The results will be published as a info-graphic, and sent to those who provide an e-mail at the end of the questionnaire.
Thanks for your help
I wouldn't say that other systems are behind Wordpress because every system out there caters to different markets. Wordpress is popular simply because it was one of the first of the kind to offer blogging for average users. In a way where it takes very little to no technical skills to set-up a blog. Especially when one uses the hosted Wordpress service. There is little to no technical investment when setting up a blog in that way. Everyone and their brother wants to heard via a blog. Hence, why Wordpress became so popular.
Than somewhere down the line people became so reliant on Wordpress that they began to turn it into things it wasn't really meant for like stores, business directories, etc. I really think that just comes down to ignorance and an unwillingness, incapability to use other software.
it is important to point out that Wordpress from a technical standaoint is built like this building in Bangladesh. The reason why it is so popular is timing, marketing and ease of use for none-technical users.
If anything is behind the times it is Wordpress. The architecture of Wordpress hasn't changed very much since it was first conceived. Still there isn't debating it is a popular platform. From a none-technical stand-point I undertand why it is but from a technical one, coming from someone who appreciates innovative, modern software solutions it is not.
I myself find it hard to take anyone seriously in the technical realm who bows down to Wordpress for any and all projects. People like that in my opinion don't care one bit about matching up proper software solutions to real world business problems. Those people are just simply hooked on Wordpress like cocaine or any other drug. I see it all around, especially in this very forum and it makes me sick. People selling Wordpress as the optimal eCommerce package out there… give me a break. Try placing millions of products in that serialized database and see how great you're system is than.
Thanks for your response, you have some interesting points.
I'm mainly focused on the question why people prefer to use WordPress as a CMS, and ignore other systems, which would would be more appropriate for their project.
My theory is that they aren't even looking at other systems,but are partially blinded by the variety of themes they find,because in their eyes, finding a theme is taking away 80% of their work.
Parts of my survey are focused on the question, whether or not they would use other systems, if there were more themes available for them.
I think you make a good point. However, more impact comes from the amount of 'inertia' certain products accumulate.For example, there are numerous choices in Search Engines (and Driving Directions). But, through marketing - both deliberate and social - most people instinctively turn to Google for these services.They are not the only. I could easily argue they are not the best. But Google has gained that "household word" status.
Many people associate Wordpress with CMS (especially those who do not have any concept of what a CMS is). This is a result of a cultural recognition that has developed over time.
This may be right from the perspective of non-professional users, because they might not have the right skill set to evaluate and compare content management systems. But what about the professionals? They are very well capable of doing an analytical decision making.So, why aren't they doing it?
Because, as you stated, they are people. They are victims of the same opinions, ideas and prejudice that afflicts all humanity.In other words, you are being a bit 'generous' in your assumption that people focused on business apply more logic and diligence to their choices than anyone else. That may be a mark of the truly successful business people.Think about the influence(s) you get from advertising. When making a decision to purchase a brand of cereal for an automobile. Your ideas, opinions, instincts are really colored by numerous 'messages' you have received about the choice of products. This is the same effect that causes US voters to choose a candidate based solely on "their party".
Secondly, to all but those of us who design/develop/maintain software systems the choice of CMS does not carry much significance; does not warrant a large investment in study and investigation. It is just another tool (or burden, depending upon the level of computer expertise) that must be located and mastered. The word FREE is usually the very first thing that attracts attention - particularly for a [small] business owner.
Lastly, think about the value we all place on any product or idea that has been widely accepted. "If so many people find it useful/fun/interesting/valuable it MUST be the right choice!"
That's an interesting angle to look at it.
I wasn't referring to 'business professionals', but rather to professional web-designers and developers,who understand every aspect of a content management system, and are therefore able to chose the right one for their respective projects.
Instead, they 'squeeze' everything into WordPress. They (consciously?) disregard the fact that this means doing a lot more work, than choosing a different system, that offers the required functionality 'out of the box'.
Most people who use WordPress are script kiddies not software engineers. They are just interested in getting things done in any sloppy quick fashion without regard to scale, efficiency or quality. Though Wordpress has always been marketed mainly to bloggers and designers. Notice all the questions in this very forum that come up in this various forum due to lack of programming knowledge with Wordpress. Well that is because the audience the software appeals to most are not engineers they are bloggers and designers. Most people who use Wordpress enough sooner or later get over their head thinking something can perhaps easily be done but they come to find out that this isn't perhaps the case. That is why there are so many questions about Wordpress in this various forum because *most the people who swear by it are not enginers capable of solving or even judging proper programming principles let alone crawling through core or various plugins to resolve their own problems. Where as this is not so much a problem with other systems such as; Drupal or Joomla that are marketed more toward the development/engineering crowd.
I would venture that most people use WordPress for the same reasons that people choose Apple over other, more appropriate solutions.
It looks like most of the bases have been covered:
Ease of use, community support, good documentation, flexibility for developing plugins/themes, availability of themes/plugins, update frequency, market timing, word-of-mouth advertising, ignorance of other platforms or unwillingness to explore other platforms (because of all the previous reasons and because of the comfort of familiarity).
Let's not forget that WORDPRESS is a whole lot easier to pronounce than JOOMLA. <g>
Drupal isn't much easier either
Wordpress has been using "code is poetry" as their tagline for years, much to the amusement of experienced developers everywhere.
I've worked with Wordpress ever since it was just a blogging platform for pimply faced geeks, so I'm confident I know what I'm talking about. There are more than 20,000 plugins available for free on the official Wordpress website and most of those were written by folks who shouldn't be writing web software. It's a shame the Wordpress community still hasn't managed to come up with a useful way of certifying plugins, or at least coming up with an effective way to weed out the crap.
I think most of these people who "bow down" to Wordpress come from a design background, so they have absolutely no idea about the the technical stuff. In fact, I'll go as far as to suggest most of those are somewhat intimidated by code. I've spoken to dozens of "designers" who don't even update their clients sites out of fear stuff will break when they do. Of course, this causes huge security problems for their clients but they're content with sweeping this under the carpet, so to speak. Which is a real shame because it makes the web design/development industry look bad.
I either build from scratch, customise a barebones theme or use a framework. There have been times when budget or time constraints have made ready-made seem attractive, but finding a good fit - visually, functionally and technically - has been time-consuming and unrewarding.
That said, looking at the web suggests many clients are happy for their site to look like everyone else's. I suspect that the seductions of low budget and conformity win out. They are happy to squeeze into the off-the-peg suit, rather than visit the tailor, and when the seams come undone and the zip sticks, they start all over again.
I'd say that's one of the big reasons, yeah. Not only is Wordpress easy to use, but it's hugely customizable, both in terms of themes and plugins. Those are huge pluses for someone who wants to build his/her own website, but has limited experience.
I'd say yes, yes, the plethora of choices people have when it comes to themes, frameworks, and plugins are one of the most compelling arguments for quite a few people to use WordPress over some of the other platforms available. The popularity has given WordPress a huge advantage because the community, the people who write about it, the development speed and the developers' willingness to listen to people's needs continue to make WordPress a solid choice. At the same time, it is its popularity that is also its Achilles' Heel. Hackers do seem infatuated with WordPress, not unlike Windows, because they know that the damage they do really pays off on a large scale...
In terms of code quality, I'd still say there are other, better CMSes out there, but WordPress has come a long way, particularly since version 3 and up, and has narrowed the gap considerably to other CMSes such as ExpressionEngine, MODx, and the like.
I would say that Wordpress is user friendly and very customizable. One good thing with it is that, it's very manageable and there are lots of plug-ins that you can use.
Since I am Using WordPress For Past 2 years,it is the easiest and most commonly used framework for developing dynamic websites, built on Php and MySql. Since lots of themes and free plug-in are available for integration. It is user friendly. Word Press themes plays very important role in changing the looks and functionality of a word press website.
Some people choose WordPress because of the big variety of themes and plugins.
2 Main points why wordpress is used mostly;
Google also like Wordpress because it makes their job easier as well and the reason is the clean code and structure.
Those are loaded statements from someone who is evidently married to WordPress. I would go as far to say WordPress itself is not search engine friendly without additional plugins. I mean the base system doesn't even provide a means of aggregating asset files to reduce the the client-side load foot print. It is just like the WordPress crowd to regurgitate marketing bs. I would really expect nothing else given the audience.


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So does the pc boot from a plain and simple bt3b cd ?
That is the first place to look so as to give us an idea of where the problem is, your pc or the install.
I have searched all over for an answer to this one and was unable to find one to match this problem, this is what is happening when I boot BT3 installed to usb(save changes and everything working) in any mode i have tried kde, changes,,vesa,,, it hangs for a long time on "looking for data directory" and sounds like it is searching the dvd drive for the files.(no dvd or cd in drive but it still is trying to spin) before finnaly saying "wait awhile" and finaly booting.it also hangs on shutdown,at closing files,, i cant recall the exact point, I booted the same bt3 usb on a friends laptop and it went right through "looking for data directory" and booted with no lag time. the only thing i was able to find about this had to do with the 'fatal error' message following 'looking for data' which i had already encountered and fixed, so I assume the issue is with my PC and not BT3 itself since it worked fine on my friends laptop, I am just stumped as to what is causing this long boot time, any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
if this is more suited for the "HARDWARE" thread please feel free to move it there, here is my pc if this helps,
hp a6230n amd 64x2 2.8ghz..3gb ram ,,geoforce 8600 gt,,
my boot is set to USB-Hd 1st,, cd rom 2nd,,,,HP-hd, 3rd
my bt3 usb is fat32 for bt3, and ext2 with changes folder
I hope i have provided enough information
So does the pc boot from a plain and simple bt3b cd ?
That is the first place to look so as to give us an idea of where the problem is, your pc or the install.
Ok BT3 live cd boot just fine, on "looking for data" it takes about 5 seconds to move on, just like my USB install did on my friends laptop, When I boot the same USB install on my PC, it hangs at "looking for data" for at least 3-5 minutes and I can hear the cd drive spinning like it is looking for the data there. it does eventually find the data and boot, I have tried disabling boot device 2, which is my cd/rom this did not help either it still hangs at looking for data and searches the cd drive, before booting from USB,
Update: I found a file in the boot folder system:/media/sdb1/BT3 called livecd.sgn and read its contents it says:
Don't delete this file, else your Live Linux won't work.
All available Disks and CDs are mounted sequentially during the boot process
and linuxrc script is looking for this livecd.sgn file. It tells linuxrc where
to mount the live filesystem from.
but I do not see anywhere in this file to change where it is looking for the files,which appears to be my problem bt3 is seraching an empty cd drive first before loading the files from the usb.
I am also having a hangup on unmounting lolocal files systems on shutdown, the thread i read on that mentioned vmware and hd installs bt3 worked fine for me in vmware under windows it is just this usb install that it lagging on startup and shutdown
Well I have tried everything I can think of and here are a few things I discovered on my pc with backtrack 3 and a few possible solutions I need help trying I even tried reformatting and reinstalling BT3 to my usb yet this problem of hanging and searching CD drive for "looking for system files" persists
1.backtrack 3 is reading my cd drive /dev/sr0 as having the same info as sdb2 under properties "847mb out of 941 free"
2.the file Llnuxrc,, in mnt/live seems to be the file that directs bt3 to the file LIVECD.SNG needed to "find system files" "LIVECD.SNG that it is lagging on, this is the section of the file i think is causing the problem, it seems to be exactly what it is doing, searching CD drive forever to find the file,,, ,, is there a way to edit this to go more directly to LIVECD.SGN??
3 If i disconnect my CD drive before booting it boots just fine and finds the file almost instantly and boots with no lag on "looking for system files".Code:# Find livecd data directory echolog "looking for data directory" i # First, try from= boot argument, if given DATAFROM=$(find_in_computer $LIVECDNAME/$LIVECDSGN) if [ "$DATAFROM" ]; then DATAFROM=$(find_in_computer $DATAFROM) if [ "$DATAFROM" ]; then # from= is not used or it didn't contain valid data DATA=$(find_in_computer $LIVECDNAME/$LIVECDSGN) DATA=$(dirname $DATA 2>/dev/sdb1) mount_device $DATAFROM $LOOPMOUNT # mount again, it may be loop device if [ $? -eq 0 -a "$(find_modules $LOOPMOUNT/$LIVECDNAME)" != "" ]; then echolog "found in $DATAFROM" DATA=$LOOPMOUNT/$LIVECDNAME else fumount $LOOPMOUNT fumount $MOUNTDIR/* fi fi fi if [ "$DATA" = "" ]; then # from= is not used or it didn't contain valid data DATA=$(find_in_computer $LIVECDNAME/$LIVECDSGN) DATA=$(dirname $DATA 2>/dev/null)
SO if any of this info helps anyone help me it would be greatly appreciated I tried to edit the "LINUXRC" file with kwrite and kedit and it did not seem to save my changes as it was reverted to the original after reboot.
Is there way to disable just the CD drive for BT3 without having to unplug it?
it seems to me this must be a hardware issue? my DVD drive is a lite-on dvd/cd writer 52x cd. 16x dvd dual layer
HP a6230n amd athalon xpx2 2.8ghz
3 gb ram
Ok i have now also tried formatting to FAT32,for BT3 and EXT3 for changes folder, which didn't helP
UPDATE. SOLVED,, well sorta,,,, incase you have been reading my diary here.I managed to fix the lag on boot problem by adding bt3 from=/dev/sdb1 to the pchanges APPEND line, I still have a hang problem on shutdown
Have you added the shutdown commands to your rc.6 file? Not sure if that will help, but it did for me.
After reading rag's diary here, i figured that if i'll just put some data cd inside my cdrom it will go faster and it did.
It doesn't hang on "looking for data directory" anymore and goes straight to -wait a while and into BT.
I have the same problem...
I tried the boot with usb pen in 3 pc... Only in one pc i see "looking for data directory" and it doesn't start... i don't understand why.
thx bye
clopper I solved this problem by adding
to the APPEND line in syslinux config file in all modes that i was using, which is now just nvidiaCode:bt3 from=/dev/sdb1


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Ever wonder what life would be like if The Rapture had actually taken place? In The Leftovers, the small town of Mapleton, along with the rest of the world, never have to imagine. On October 14, millions simply vanished, leaving behind family and friends to cope. One family that is not coping very well is that of Mapleton's mayor, Kevin Garvey. Although he did not lose anyone in his family to the rapture, he still finds his life falling apart; his wife has left him to join a cult, "The Guilty Remnant", his previously straight-A student daughter is hanging out with a gang of misfits, and his son has dropped out of college to follow a self-proclaimed prophet around the country. Still, even amongst his personal turmoil, Kevin finds himself drawn to another woman, Nora Durst, who lost her entire family on October 14, and is still struggling to accept her newly-single self. The novel follows Nora, Kevin, and the member's of his family as they attempt to "find themselves" after The Rapture in a world where many things don't make sense anymore.
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Model Fashion Video Shoot in Downtown Los Angeles results in some last minute photo rewardsPosted by admin in Home
Last Friday evening we kicked off shooting our much anticipated Sirena Models Fashion Video Series. The model, Sarah, make-up artist Briana, and I met downtown around 5:30 to start make-up and a bit of hair styling for that evening's planned fashion video shoot around downtown Los Angeles. We finished make-up and hair and started to play around with a few wardrobe pieces while waiting for the video director. He was running a bit late in the heavy L.A. traffic. The model looked absolutely stunning so I popped out my camera and Hensel Porty Beauty Dish with white diffusion sock. I had to rush quickly to capture a few shots in the last few remaining fragments of light. Nothing planned, just a short 10-15 minute shoot resulted in some surprising results. I will post more shots later with another outfit. The first four shots were just before sun down and the last one with black pants is taken during the video shoot later that night using a 1200 Hensel Ring Flash. The fashion video shoot went off so great later that evening and is being edited right now. It was one very stunning sexy fashion shoot. I will probably be posting a short clip straight from camera later this evening. Enjoy!
Model: Sarah C.
Make-up: Briana Martinez
Photography and Styling: Jason Wild
Location: Downtown Los Angeles June 18, 2010
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While Surf Expo is officially over, attendees are still unpacking their booths, following up on new contacts, and hurriedly writing orders to meet deadlines.
Show staff was also busy compiling the show's attendance numbers, which required a little extra time with all the new attendees. This September's show attendance climbed 13% overall from last year with a cumulative buyer attendance of more than 11,000 pulled from 6,400 retailers. The show also saw exhibitor numbers climb 14% with 825 exhibitors representing more than 4,000 brands.
"We were super stoked to see not only the increase in buyers, but in the business being done in the booths," says Surf Expo Show Director Roy Turner. "Our demo day at the Orlando Water Park kicked things off in high gear and floor events were busier than ever. The TransWorld Wake Awards spilled over onto the floor; with many award recipients taking runs on the on-floor wake cable setup. If one word were to describe the show it would have to be diversity, with exhibitors and buyers representing surf, skate, wake, kite, SUP, freedive, and swim and resort categories. Exhibitors are feeling the magic of that diversity as they were able to connect with new cross category buyers as well as service existing clients. Buyers on the other hand were exposed not only to new products and companies but completely new categories."
Some of the busiest areas during the show included longboarding, SUP, wakeboarding, swim, and the new freediving category, which featured a demonstration tank and daily seminars, which drew large crowds.
"The show went really well for us," says Landyachtz USA Sales Nate Schumacher, whose Vancouver-based longboarding brand's booth was packed from open to close. "We opened a good number of accounts on the floor, met a lot of potential leads, and had a great time doing it."
The vibe was similar in the wake world. "We had an incredible show," adds Slingshot Sports Creative + Marketing Direcotr Gary Huck. "We saw so much interest in our products and the brand definitely got noticed. The people at Expo let us know that our booth had one of the highest traffic of the show according to their data. Orders were up across the board and we really feel that 2012 is going to be a big year for us. Fun stuff!"
Surf Expo is an interesting animal, with booth that span the range from core action sports brands, to beachfront tsotchke offerings-it's a one-stop shop for a broad range of exhibitors and retailers alike.
"Surf Expo is a unique crossover for beach gear," says Neff Marketing & Snow Team Manager Mark Copeland, whose booth was slammed throughout the show. Copeland says Surf Expo allows them to reach new accounts outside of their traditional base. "This show has been great, but I'm glad it's the last for a while."
The show's late dates did pose a bit of a problem for many brands, translating into empty appointment sheets as most retailers, even the regional ones, had already seen lines at earlier shows.
"The show was good for us, but we'd prefer it be a little earlier," says 17th Street Surf Shop Owner and President Tom Brown, who says they saw most of their major accounts at Agenda and Magic in order to get their orders in by the beginning of September. That said, Brown adds that he did get to have good discussions with several SUP brands about potentially adding that category, and GoPro, about bringing its product in. Additionally, it provided time for his team to meet with brands about merchandising and promotions efforts for the coming year, conversations that don't take place during busier, sales-oriented shows.
"I'm glad to get everyone out to the East Coast," adds Brown. "These dates are good for the resort shops, but if they want to be a surf show, they need to look at moving the dates up."
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We had a chance to catch up with Show Director Roy Turner to get his take on the show and its timing as well as its recent sale, as part of DMG World Media's GLM Show division, to Providence Equity Partners for $173 million.
I heard a lot of talk at the show from retailers that would like to see the show move up earlier in the year, say early August. Is this something that you guys are going to be looking at addressing?
Our current date pattern immediately following Labor Day seems to be a god balance for us now, based on the preferences of many East Coast, Caribbean and International buyers. Dates are always a fine balance with exhibitors and retailers both having different needs. We constantly survey both groups to see how Surf Expo can maintain its position as the premier water sports show, both domestically and internationally. Our consideration also has to encompass the needs of more than one sector – Wake, Skate, Surf, SUP, Kite, Dive, Swim, Resort and Gift elements all come into play. While it makes finding the perfect date almost impossible, it is the diversity of the buyers that make our show so attractive, whether you are collecting orders on the backend of a sales cycle or launching your product for the first time. Bottom line if the booths are busy and paper is exchanged we consider the dates to be in balance. If not we adjust to the needs that best fit our buyers and exhibitors. Since 2008 we have had dates ranging from the middle of August to the 3rd week of September, as we constantly listen to our audience to produce the most effective show for the action sports and water lifestyle market.
What were the highlights for you of this show and areas for improvement for next year?
Highlights include the TransWorld Showroom Fashion Show that brought a California attitude to our main stage, the energy of the Wake Awards, the turnout for the AWSI award night, the rock stars of the free-dive world in the tank on our show floor — it was all insane.
For next year I can see a bigger and better demo day as we see opportunity to expand the success of that event. More demos on the floor with expanded event areas, a continued push to expand the traditional boardsport categories to include more water-related activities. Freedive's introduction went well, SUP is booming, the kite crew is back strong, and wake and surf continue to show their dominance at our September show. It was all good.
As far as the sale from UK-based DMG to Providence Equity, how do you foresee this affecting your team's day to day work?
[There will be] no changes in the day-to-day operations at Surf Expo. Surf Expo staff and offices based in Atlanta and California, as well as the other GLM Show offices and staff, will remain unchanged.
I understand one of the benefits will be to allow you to focus on growth as well as acquisition. What types of acquisitions would be appealing to your brand?
Providence Equity brings new investment, acquisition, and growth opportunities to the show and our management team, and we are excited about their commitment to identify opportunities both here and internationally. For Surf Expo, we see nothing but upsides for our buyers and exhibitors, as we continue to evolve Surf Expo into the largest trade show in the world dedicated to boardsports, watersports, and the water lifestyle.
What opportunities do you currently see in the trade show space?
Tons of opportunities are emerging, as we see consumer and B-to-B needs constantly changing. From niche markets to the natural evolution of existing trade show products, I think the opportunities lie in simply listening to the marketplace and being able to react as new categories emerge or markets begin to blend based on customer demands.
It is really an exciting time for all. Time and time again it is proven that face-to-face meetings and/or events work best at connecting all aspects of a marketplace.
Surf Expo Show Director Roy Turner talks about day one of the show. Take a look at the video below to hear first hand what he had to say.


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It's a good bet that most people around the country don't know that the city of Aiken, S.C., has a thriving horse culture.
But a recent study conducted by Simon Hudson, director of the University of South Carolina's SmartState Center of Economic Excellence in Tourism and Economic Excellence, and a team of researchers could be the first step toward putting Aiken on the national map.
The study looked at what it would take to bring a horse park to Aiken -- a venue for events such as dressage, hunters/jumpers, barrel racing, polo and other competitions. It found there is broad community support for a horse park in the city near the South Carolina-Georgia border, but it would also require major community financial resources and private investor support.
Researchers found an international horse park in Aiken could host 225 events each year, attracting nearly a half million visitors with an economic impact of $38 million a year. Estimates show the costs of building a facility between $98 million and $136 million, according to USC researchers.
"The thing that Aiken has going for it is its history in horse events. It's got a horse culture. If you go down to the community there it's a very wealthy community. I'm told there are 352 days of really good footing for horses, so people come down from New York and Pennsylvania and up from Florida. They even come over from the Middle East and bring over their horses to train. It's a really busy horse culture.
"The equestrian community is already worth about $70 million a year to the Aiken community," Hudson said.
Six months ago, the Aiken Chamber of Commerce approached Hudson to conduct an objective economic impact study to build a horse park in Aiken, and study the feasibility of expanding an existing, albeit, exclusive industry.
"The Greater Aiken Chamber's Equine Support Council has been thoroughly impressed with the work ethic of the team and the quality of the product," Aiken Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, J. David Jameson said. "Now we wait and see if there are people who want to invest. The possibilities are exciting."
Hudson and his team studied whether building a horse park would be realistic, a good business venture and a positive investment for the Aiken community, which is about 15 miles east of Augusta, Ga., and 60 miles west of Columbia, S.C. The researchers looked at similar ventures across the United States and internationally. They also talked to industry experts, conducted focus groups and interviewed people in the community, asking their opinions about the pros and cons of constructing a horse park in their city.
"We looked at demand, who's going to make the trip, how far will they drive, how much will they spend, what's potential economic impact --- and what resources are already in Aiken to support an international horse park," Hudson said.
Stakeholders had some reservations, concerned that an international horse park would dilute the character of Aiken and cannibalize existing equine businesses. But surveys showed that most Aiken residents believe that a new multi-use international horse park will encourage more visitor spending, increase jobs in the community and provide economic benefits to local people.
"I think there's so much potential for South Carolina. So few of our tourists are international, about 3 or 4 percent, and yet they spend a lot more money than domestic tourists, they stay longer and they'll spread the word. At the moment they're just passing through," Hudson said.
Data were projected for three levels of utilization in the new park—low, medium and high. Medium utilization would mean attracting 225 events each year to the park—two-thirds of those events being equine-related. At this level of use, the new horse park could expect to attract approximately 428,000 attendees. This would have an annual spending impact of about $38 million generating 575 full-time jobs and $2.9 million in indirect business taxes. Financing the equine park could come from a mix of sources, including state economic development money and federal grants.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the study concluded that if an international horse park in Aiken is to survive and prosper, it must be used for activities beyond the equestrian industry
"A cross-country course for example, with very little alteration, can also fit the needs for either mountain bike racing or track and field cross-country events. Likewise, an indoor arena and an outdoor pavilion are easily adaptable to multiple non-equine events. Empty facilities generate no revenue and if the proposed international horse park in Aiken is to succeed, it must look to maximize revenue through multiple event days," Hudson said.
Hudson said if Aiken builds an international horse park that attracts media and creates attention to it, that will be fantastic for all of South Carolina.
Paraphrasing the line from the film "Field of Dreams," "If you build it, they will come."


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It is recommended that an Application for Admission to the M.S. in Art Education be submitted at least one month prior to the start of classes. All applications and requested materials (i.e. application fee, transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statement) should be submitted to the LIU Post Graduate Admissions Processing Center.
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Applicants must complete the Long Island University Online Application for Admission. The application can be obtained by clicking on the above link or selecting the Apply Now button in the upper right-hand corner of this page. You can also request that a graduate application be mailed to you by calling 516-299-2900 or emailing email@example.com.
Mail a non-refundable application fee of $50 by either check or money order (made payable to Long Island University) or contact the Bursar to submit fee via credit card. Please write your name on the check or money order, if that is your preferred method of payment. International applicants must pay the fee in U.S. dollars by sending an international money order or check. You can also pay by credit card by printing the Credit Card Authorization form on the Bursar website or by calling 516-299-2323. Cash, international postal money orders or Eurochecks are not accepted.
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A portfolio, evaluated by the Art Department faculty, is required for admission. The portfolio must be submitted to the Art Department Graduate Studies Office and should contain 15 to 20 samples of your most recent work and a numbered inventory list. Samples can be either original works, slides (enclosed in a slide page), CD or DVD. Photography applicants are encouraged to submit a portfolio of 20 original prints.
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By andy's mom
from michigan
my cat, a ragdoll has learned to remove the wand from the toy and is obsessed with carrying it around and wants me to play with the him all the time, even waking me up at night with the toy in bed to play. I wish the wand was more secure in the toy so he could not get it and carry it around and i could let the toy play with him istead of me. I would give this 5 stars if the wand was more secure in the toy.
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The product is fine, and the solar charging works. But the cats are completely uninterested in it. Probably just as well, as I'd hoped to leave it on when I'm at work, and the instructions that came with the toy warn not to let cats play with this toy unaccompanied (by their human).
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Did not work for me, I do not have a window where the sun directly comes in to make it work.
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My cat didn't like this toy,too slow
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SAN BERNARDINO - The deferred payments to CalPERS and others that make up more than half of the savings in the pendency plan the City Council passed Monday will be paid over a number of years without further cuts being required, officials said Tuesday.
At least that's the plan.
"We're hopeful we can restructure current spending, which is what we've attempted to do (in the pendency plan) and that we can reorganize the debt with manageable payments and still provide essential city services," Councilwoman Wendy McCammack said. "That is the monumental task."
The council approved $26million in cuts and $34million in deferrals in the 12-page document that will be presented to bankruptcy court as a pendency plan, plus guide spending for fiscal years 2012-13 and 2013-14.
And it's a workable part of a plan to get the city back on secure financial footing as it moves through bankruptcy, Mayor Pat Morris said.
"It does temporarily balance the budget assuming the deferrals are granted by the court," Morris said. "It gives us a balance sheet that does work."
The deferrals section of the plan comes in five parts:
Without further cuts, the money for those deferred payments would have to come from future revenue. Possibilities include a real property transfer tax, transient occupancy tax, utility user tax and 911 communications fee - some combination totaling about $5.1 million in new revenue, according to the plan, prepared by Acting City Manager Andrea Travis-Miller, Finance Director Jason Simpson and consultant Michael Busch.
Economic growth or one-time money such as grants could also help pay the deferred payments over time, McCammack said.
Some are more skeptical.
"I think we're deferring and kicking the can down the road, and we're going to pay it back probably with interest and fees and whatnot, so I think it's a disservice to taxpayers," said Councilman John Valdivia, who along with Councilman Chas Kelley voted against the pendency plan.
Valdivia said people ask what else could be cut, but he said the better question is what's essential. The city should start with a budget of 0, then add essential services until it gets to the projected revenues of $120million, he said.
CalPERS - which is the city's largest creditor, owed $143 million - has opposed deferred payments to the pension system.
"We are going to take appropriate action to protect the pension fund," said spokeswoman Amy Norris, who said she couldn't say much more because of CalPERS' ongoing legal battles with the city. "It's so sensitive that there's not much I can say about it."
The city's stance against CalPERS sets up a big fight, said Stuart Drown, executive director of the Little Hoover Commission.
"These things have very broad implications throughout the state," Drown said. "(CalPERS) already built the stream of revenues (from San Bernardino) into their business plan. They can't have too many cities not pay and keep the system going.
"The question is, what kind of choices does the city have? And I don't know."
The city plans to incorporate the pendency plan into a a court filing due Friday in bankruptcy court. Creditors then have until Dec. 14 to respond. The parties are due to appear in court Dec. 21.
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New student orientation and registration
When Sunday January 6, 2013 @ 2:00 PM (1657 days ago)
Where Campus Center, 105, Strite Conference Room
Duration 3 hours
New students who are arriving in January have their orientation this
afternoon and evening. Events will include registration and a brief
orientation to student life at EMU. Check-in is between 1:30 and 2:00
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Spartan Grapple Challenge returns for its 7th event following on from its biggest event to date.
Spartan Grapple Challenge has evolved into the South West's biggest grappling event with the number of competitors and the standard rising with every event.
It is perfect for beginners to get experience and for more advanced grapplers to compete and test their skills.
We aim to give competitors the opportunity to get as much experience as possible in a friendly competitive atmosphere. The rules are the same as normal for Spartan Grapple Challenge, 5 minute rounds with victory coming by submission or refs decision based on who was the most attacking competitor.
Venue: Scotch Horn Leisure Centre
Brockway, Nailsea, North Somerset, BS48 1BZ
Weigh in 9.30am. £10 entry. Just turn up or enter online at www.spartanfight.co.uk
Each competitor will get a minimum of 2 bouts plus a chance to enter the absolute division.
There will be medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each catagory.
The experience divisions will be under and over 1 year.
Under 68, 73, 78, 84, 93, -100, +100kg and Absolute.
For full details visit www.spartanfight.co.uk
If there are any female grapplers interested in competing, please contact me through the website.
Here are the results of the last event
Spartan Grapple Challenge 6
Under 1 year experience
Under 68kg
1. Lloyd Ayris
2. Johnny Thompson
3. Jezz Freeth
Under 73kg
1. Oliver Wilkis
2. Jamie Marshall
3. Tino Freethorn
Under 78kg
1. Carl Harding
2. Gulam Mohammad
3. Kane Harris
Under 84kg
1. Alex Smith-Warren
2. Luke Kirby
3. Ryan Butler
Under 93kg
1. Nick Tuckett
2. Luke Selia
3. Adam Sankey
Over 100kg
1. Lee Price
2. Lee Edwards
Over 1 year
Under 68kg
1. Chris Garry
2. Matt Barber
3. Joel Pearse
Under 73kg
1. Rikki Fortuna
2. Alaric Moore
3. Jason Jenkins
Under 78kg
1. Tim Newman
2. Kevin Derrington
3. Darren Rooney
Under 84kg
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2. Stuart Barrs
3. Hugh Holme
Under 93kg
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2. Andy Medcalf
3. Dirk Parker
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2. Steven Borde
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101 helmet user report (below)
wBW visitor "M.Y." reports on his purchase
of the FM Monterey helmet: "Hey, it's new helmet time! I'd been using an HJC ½ helmet for the
last few years and its time was up (actually, I gave it to my
girlfriend). I was looking for something a bit different in an
open face helmet and a search on the Internet introduced me to the FM
series (I haven't seen FM helmets anywhere in New York).
attention was drawn to the Monterey because it was an open-face helmet
which had a built in visor and sunshade - these things always make for a
more pleasant ride as far as I am concerned and, in addition to this, it
just looked a bit "different". I ordered it from
of Wight Motor Cycles and much to my surprise it arrived just a
week later." FM Monterey
Helmet:"Initial impression - a very cool looking helmet with some nice features.
I ordered the basic "gloss black" as it goes with everything!
It was a bit snug (I ordered a medium as all my other helmets are
mediums) but I figured it would loosen up a bit over time.
It also felt
a bit strange around the ears - as if it was just a tad too small or
something - it was hard to say what the issue was, it just felt
"different" (and not in a particularly good way) - as if it
was designed to fit the slightly flattened head of an alien (or
something like that). The inner liner is nicely made and the
"vent" area in the top of the outer shell has a matching
"vent mesh" in the inner liner. The helmet appears to be of
good quality and worth the money spent.The test ride! On it went (the helmet)
and off I went (on my bike). My bike (Triumph Thunderbird) has a small
windscreen and a lot of air comes over the top and hits me smack in the
head. This helmet felt much better than the HJC when turning my head
from side to side - I think the integrated visor works much better than
the crap add-on visor I had on the HJC.
Although the visor is only a ½
visor, the eye protection is pretty good - I had no worries of being hit
with bugs, small rocks etc. and the sun-visor worked very well! After a
while I adjusted to the "strange feel" of the helmet (maybe my
head changed shape?) but it is definitely a bit out of the ordinary as
far as the ears/neck area goes. All in all, I like it very much.The gripe! There was only one real
disappointment and that was the claimed "QUICK RELEASE"
chin-strap. I have no idea what they meant by this (maybe it is a
misprint) because it is a standard double D-Ring setup (and a bit cheap
feeling at that) and there is nothing quick-release about it (unless you
happen to get decapitated in a collision).On a scale of 1 to 10 I'd give this an 8.
That's it for now - if they ever deliver
the ROOF R05 Roadster I ordered, I'll let you know what I think of that also (it is
on backorder right now)."
It doesn't use a double-D ring,
it uses a seat belt type locking mechanism with a clip button for the
extra slack. The face shield has a coating for antifog, works
You can change visors for a dark or
iridium but the mechanism is a bit complicated to do that. It has
a nose guard and chin curtain.
Usually expensive helmets get that
or you have to buy it separately. It has a front vent that is
adjustable, bringing fresh air to defog the shield or bring air into
mouth. Top vent in forehead brings fresh air to head, this air is
forced like a Venturi when you open the two back vents.
Finish of the shell is top notch,
stickers are laid on and then a thick clear coat is laid over. Helmet weight is a bit lighter than my AGV X-vent.
Helmet is
smaller than my X-vent.
I'm purchasing another FM helmet, since I
was run over by a cab driver who ran a red light; I might buy the red
Bart Simpson one that is on sale for $225."
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The Center selects new SAB members every January; members are active through the spring, summer and fall semesters. Members meet weekly with the executive director and commit to at least 15 hours of work per month with the Center. All WCL students are encouraged to apply.
The SAB is predicated on a give-and-take philosophy. Members contribute their time and ideas over a calendar year, helping to organize programs and create new initiatives; in return, the Center provides them with special SAB-only skills development seminars. SAB members also receive special invitations to outside events, such as awards dinners and meetings with human rights advocates.
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Spring Dionysian Festival of Art, Music, and Libations feat. Troy Cider
Troy Carter - Motorcycle Wineries
Daily Event: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PST)
Event Details
Experience an wild evening of sensual spanish guitar, barrel-tapped cider dozens of artist exhibitions and musical performances, and fresh grilled cheese.
This weekend is the unveiling of an explosively imaginative warehouse, showcasing the work of dreamers both famous and undiscovered.
6pm-10pm Friday and Saturday, March 8 & 9
I drove down from Valley Ford this morning with 50 fluffy pounds of fontina and Estero Gold. Yum. Tremendous thanks to the cheesemaker Karen for donating such an incredible creation.
Musical lineup featuring:
Dirty Cello
Ryan Fritch
thrown in with some hungarian gypsy violin, harp, banjo, impromptu guitar sets.
Acme Pain au Levain. Need I say more?
Art. Must be experienced in person.
Jugs, jugs, jugs of cider.
$18 advance tickets online, $20 at the door.
Artists and Creations
Troy Cider is our expression of ancient, gnarled apple trees from sebastapool, naturally fermented in oak barrels with no additives or sulfites.
But this event is more than just a chance to drink fizzy deliciousness. We are bringing together dozens of visual and music artists to present their work in person and give you the chance to see some of the best undiscovered talent in the bay area. Immerse yourself in wonder. Who know what will spark your imagination?
50+ artists, work curated by Camille Lynch
Brannan Art Warehouse
787 Brannan St
San Francisco,
Daily Event: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PST)
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