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CELEBRATE THE TREES ... Canopy is hosting the City of Palo Alto's Arbor Day Festival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, at Mitchell Park. Arborist Kevin Raftery will lead a tree walk; other activities include a tree circus, ceremonial planting, an "ask the arborist" booth, kids' events, food trucks and introduction to the Stanford Tree. Information: www.canopy.org
GARDEN PLANNING ... Mark House, an assistant garden manager at the Ecology Action headquarters in Willits, Calif., will offer two classes on Saturday, March 10, at Common Ground Education Center, 559 College Ave., Palo Alto. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. he will offer "Planning Your Garden with Master Charts," where he will show how to calculate the amount of seed to sew, number of flats needed, when to sow and transplant, all using the seventh edition of "How to Grow More Vegetables." From 2 to 4 p.m. he will teach a class on "Companion Planting," which deals with attracting good insects and making efficient use of garden space. Each class is $31. Information: 650-493-6072 or www.commongroundinpaloalto.org
PRACTICAL SEWING ... Ann Laveroni and Kathleen Koenig will offer a class in "Basic Slipcovering" from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, March 21 to May 30. The class, which is held in the Palo Alto High School Upholstering Room 904, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, will cover planning, design and construction of a slipcover, using a muslin master pattern. Cost is $195. A prerequisite is basic sewing skills, which will be offered by DeAnne Appleton from 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays, March 21 to May 30, at the JLS Middle School Sewing Room 140, 480 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto. Cost is $70, plus a $10 materials fee payable to the instructor. Information: 650-329-3752 or www.paadultschool.org
UGLY LIGHTING CONTEST ... How ugly is your old incandescent or halogen lighting? Take a photo and submit it to Utility Marketing Services, P.O. Box 10250, Palo Alto, CA, 94303 (or visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/lighting and upload your photo with your entry). The winner, who must be a City of Palo Alto Utilities customer, gets a $400 LED lighting makeover. Submission deadline is March 15. Information: 650-329-2241
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Part 4: The payments system and the market for interbank funds
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released a report -- New Directions for Understanding Systemic Risk -- that presents key findings from a cross-disciplinary conference that it cosponsored in May 2006 with the National Academy of Sciences' Board on Mathematical Sciences and Their Applications. ; The pace of financial innovation over the past decade has increased the complexity and interconnectedness of the financial system. This development is important to central banks, such as the Federal Reserve, because of their traditional role in addressing systemic risks to the financial system. ; To encourage innovative thinking about systemic issues, the New York Fed partnered with the National Academy of Sciences to bring together more than 100 experts on systemic risk from 22 countries to compare cross-disciplinary perspectives on monitoring, addressing and preventing this type of risk. ; This report, released as part of the Bank's Economic Policy Review series, outlines some of the key points concerning systemic risk made by the various disciplines represented - including economic research, ecology, physics and engineering - as well as presentations on market-oriented models of financial crises, and systemic risk in the payments system and the interbank funds market. The report concludes with observations gathered from the sessions and a discussion of potential applications to policy. ; The three papers presented in this conference session highlighted the positive feedback effects that produce herdlike behavior in markets, and the subsequent discussion focused in part on means of encouraging heterogeneous investment strategies to counter such behavior. Participants in the session also discussed the types of models used to study systemic risk and commented on the challenges and trade-offs researchers face in developing their models.
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What to Do When Your Kids Ask If Santa Is Real
Santa Survival Guide: What Do You Say When Your Kids Ask If Santa Is Real?
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When I was 7 years old, I was a True Believer in Santa Claus. One of my closest friends wasn't, though, and when he insisted that the Jolly Old Elf was a lie, I was shaken — so much so that, when my parents reassured me that my friend was wrong, I didn't quite believe them.
Related: Kids-with-Santa Photos Gone Wrong
On Christmas Eve, we were invited to a party at that friend's house. I stuck close to my dad for the entire day (and bossed my younger brother into following my mom around the house), and we made sure that there was absolutely nothing under the tree when we left for the party. Once at my friend's house, I continued to shadow my parents, to see whether they left the party for any reason. They didn't.
Read on to find out how to keep the faith of Santa alive.
Related: Celebrating the New Year With Your Kids
Yet when we came home late that night, the presents were there. And my faith was restored. It wasn't until years later my dad confessed that, when he "ran back inside because he forgot the bottle of wine," he had frantically thrown gifts under the tree and returned to the car in record time.
Related: Should Kids Really Believe in Santa?
When I finally found out the truth, I didn't feel betrayed. I felt grateful that they had gone to such lengths to allow me to believe in something that made me happy. Many parents worry that they're hurting their children by "lying" about Santa, but psychologists, pediatricians, and other child-care experts agree that it rarely harms kids in the long run.
"It's no worse than telling them about the three bears, or Goldilocks, or Cinderella, or anything else," Dr. George Cohen, a clinical professor of pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., told WebMD. "It's a story and when they get older, they understand that it was only a fairy tale."
Others point out that "lying" about Santa is no different than encouraging kids to pretend to like something in order to spare someone's feelings. "We actually teach our kids that deception is acceptable," said Robert Feldman, a professor of psychology at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
It's now more than 30 years later, and I'm a mom and step mom with five kids ranging from college student to kindergartener. Our family has dealt with The Santa Question many times, usually when a child is 7 or 8 years old. I've found that, when some of our kids asked whether Santa is real, they were seeking reassurance, not questioning his existence. One caught us in the act by finding an unwrapped present hidden in the closet and then seeing it appear under the tree; in that case, a confession was in order.
They usually start by asking whether the Santas at the malls and in front of the grocery store are really him. I tell them that those people are Santa's helpers, and that when they grow up, they may be able to be helpers, too. But when they're pushing for the truth, I give it to them: Santa is the personification of ideals and feelings that are real, just like love is real, I tell them. No single person is Santa Claus, I explain, but together we all help to make the spirit of the season strong. And now that they know the truth, they can be Santa's helpers, too, charged with spreading good cheer and kindness to others. They can help shop for gifts, plan the surprise, and stay up late — and then revel in the wide-eyed wonder of their younger siblings. So far, the transition from believer to helper has gone smoothly.
For most kids, their understanding of Santa evolves over time, until the truth just makes sense without inflicting trauma.
"Research in the 1960s demonstrated that a child's conceptualization of Santa goes through a series of adjustments where their information about Christmas gets reorganized — it doesn't simply disappear," Carole S. Slotterback, author of "The Psychology of Santa," wrote in the New York Times. "Of the several hundred students I surveyed, only one indicated any distress: her father told her that Santa had had a heart attack and died — NOT an approach I would recommend!"
So what should you do when your child asks The Santa Question? Here are a few tips to keep in mind.
Find out why they're asking. Did a friend at school declare that Santa isn't real? Are they wondering how he delivers so many presents in so little time? Some kids are simply seeking reassurance, while others are trying to figure out the logistics. Reassure the ones who need it.
Ask your child what he or she thinks. If she says that she thinks Santa is real, then she's not ready to hear you say that he's not.
Talk about the real meaning of Christmas. Beyond the religious significance of the holiday, Christmas is about kindness, wonder, and giving. If your child is seeking the truth, and not just reassurance, explain that Santa is the embodiment of those ideas, and that when a small child believes in Santa, he's actually learning to appreciate the importance of them.
Give your child a promotion. To reinforce that the spirit of the holidays are more important than an actual Santa, promote your child from true believer to Santa's helper. Plan a way to show kindness to others, choose a toy to give to Toys for Tots or another charity, and enlist her help in keeping the Christmas spirit alive for younger siblings and friends.
Tell them to let their other kids decide for themselves. Each family has a different point of view about whether or not their children should believe in Santa. If your child does not believe, but his friends do, tell him that it's up to his friends' parents to tell them the truth.
Remember that Santa is not mandatory. Each family is different — some are fine with the idea of Santa monitoring behavior, while others are horrified that Santa could be used as a scare tactic. Some feel that he's an innocent way to teach kids about kindness, others feel that it promotes commercialism and materialism. Ultimately, it's a personal choice: If you feel that you will harm your child by encouraging them to believe in Santa, then don't do it.
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Erie Catholic Bishop Lawrence Persico said that Saint Vincent Health System can no longer be considered a Catholic hospital after its merger with Highmark Inc.
However, the bishop did say that Catholics could still use services provided by Saint Vincent.
In a statement released Sunday, Persico also thanked the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania for their 138 years of health-care ministry. The sisters founded the hospital in 1875 and will no longer be its sponsor after the merger, which was expected to take place early this month.
"With this change in ownership, there is no longer any guarantee that all aspects of the 'Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services,' published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, will be followed as they have been in the past," Persico said.
He was out of town Sunday and not available for comment beyond the six-paragraph statement sent by the Catholic Diocese of Erie, a spokeswoman said.
In the statement, Persico said, "The directives state that Catholic institutions and hospitals may not promote or condone contraceptive practices or direct sterilization of men or women. We do not have a guarantee that these procedures will not be condoned or performed.
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Unless they've "gone modern", it's the sisters of St Joseph that LOOK like nuns.
(Someday I'll tell the story of sister eclair .. )
Let the killings (abortion), maimings (vasectomy, "sex changes") and vivisections (organ transplants) begin.
Sorry to inform you...
The sisters of St. Joseph taught me in elementary school at St. Theresa's in Coral Gables back in the late 40's and 50's. They were a mix of sternness and compassion and were darned scary to a little boy with those black habits which they wore at ALL times even outdoors in the blazing Florida sun.
The second from the right on top row looks like my 4th grade teacher.
And they chucked the habits because ...... ?
Thank God for the Bishops permission. <sarcasm>
So he signaled that it was OK, without dragging in unnecessary controversy.
It sounds to me more like a sale than a merger. Apparently the SSJ's are out altogether. Again, sad.
Because it was fashionable to do so in the 1970s ... and they bought in to the satanic lie that by ditching their distinctive garb, their uniform, they would be seen as "relevant" by the world, and their "message" (whatever it may be) would be more easily accepted.
Instead, they signed their organizational death warrant.
Uniforms matter.
It's not a difficult concept ... lots of folks understand it.
Because — they thought the would concentrate on themselves rather than on Jesus.
Indeed. Out little church school was run by three nuns from up North. In the early 60s, the sister superior confided in me that her order was thinking about discarding their habits, but that if they did, she would leave. Habits creates an esprit dcorps by subordinating physical appearances, One troop in a platoon looks more or less like another until you get up close. Habits also women from immodest glances if they happen to be pretty or regarded with disdain if they are homely. Even homely women tend to look better if one sees only their faces.
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A look at the minor leagues on June 6.
The Chiefs got a good performance out of Gerardo Concpecion as well as the rest of the staff as they blanked Cedar Rapids 4-0. Concepcion recorded his second win of the season as he went 5.2 innings only giving up two hits and striking out four. Starling Peralta, Austin Reed each pitched 1.1 scoreless innings and Yao-Lin Wang notched his sixth save of the season. Taiwan Easterling had three hits including his second home run of the season and two RBI's. Javier Baez continued his hot hitting as he also had three hits including a triple raising his average to .343. Zeke DeVoss and Paul Hoilman each had a double and DeVoss scored two runs.
Matt Loosen recorded his fourth win of the season going 5.2 innings while striking out six and giving up only three hits. Eduardo Figueroa and Scott Weismann also pitched well as the Cubs blanked the Bradenton Marauders on Wednesday. John Andreoli had three hits including a triple and also drove a run in. Taylor Davis, Micah Gibbs, and Chad Noble all added an RBI a piece.
Tennessee scored a run in both the second and the third inning and added one in the seventh. Montgomery's comeback came up short as Tennessee won 3-2. Trey McNutt had a strong outing winning his fourth game of the season. He lowered his ERA to 2.35 as he went 5.2 innings giving up three hits and allowing no runs and striking out three. Kevin Rhoderick threw another scoreless inning lowering his ERA to 0.76. Frank Batista closed the game out recording his eighth save of the season. Offensively Justin Bour went 2-for-3 and had a double. He also drove in two runs bringing his season total to 45. Luis Flores also added an RBI.
Pitching was the story throughout the Cubs system on Wednesday as they only gave up two runs in the three games combined. It would be nice to see that become the trend as the season continues.
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CORVALLIS, Ore. – In what organizers have dubbed a "Week of Fire," forest scientists and fire managers will meet in Bend April 7-10 to discuss the latest research on fire ecology and its implications for forest management.
The week will include a series of events: the 3rd biennial Central Oregon Fire Science Symposium, the first meeting of the newly formed Oregon Prescribed Fire Council and a four-day training course, The Ecological and Social Effects of Fire in Central Oregon.
All activities will be held at the Central Oregon Community College. The public is welcome to attend, but registration fees apply to the training course and to the symposium. Attendance at the prescribed fire council meeting on April 10 is free. Schedule and registration information are available at http://centraloregonfiresymposium.org/.
"Fire science and management experience are coming together to really allow our profession to be able to deal with the growing challenge of managing forest fires," said John Bailey, a professor in the Oregon State University College of Forestry and one of the event planners. "The spatial extent and cumulative severity of wildland fires are unprecedented recently in much of the West and are likely to continue or increase. Fuel accumulations have and continue to markedly outpace treatment rates, feeding these fires."
The fire-science symposium will run April 8-9. Bailey and speakers from Oregon State, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management and other organizations will address fire ecology, fire science and the potential benefits of using prescribed fire as a tool to reduce future fire risk.
"Forests in Central Oregon have evolved with fire," said Bailey. "It's not a matter of if they will burn; it's when and how. The science is there to show that working with fire to steer it instead of trying to stop it is safer, cheaper and more ecologically fitting for the land."
Since 2001, more than a million acres burned in Oregon alone during two fire seasons. Nationally, more than 8 million acres burned in six of those 12 years. Of particular concern is the growing number of large fires that burn uncontrollably and threaten life and property. In that same time, annual fire suppression costs have increased markedly and now consistently approach $2 billion.
"This is a bigger issue than the federal government can handle alone," said Geoff Babb of the Bureau of Land Management, one of the symposium organizers. "These fires cross jurisdictional boundaries and require that we work together with local and state governments and university scientists."
Highlights of the symposium include a presentation by Scott Stephens of the University of California, Berkeley, on the policy and management implications of last year's Rim Fire in California. A special memorial will be held for Bob Martin, a pioneer of prescribed burning who inspired generations of fire managers in Central Oregon.
The Oregon Prescribed Fire Council's inaugural meeting on April 10 will provide people with interests in prescribed burning — fire and fuels managers, natural resources specialists, private landowners, industry, air quality regulators, ranchers — to address a variety of issues. The council was founded in 2013 to address issues such as smoke management, worker training, legal liability and sharing of resources. Since the 1970s, such councils have been forming throughout the country, most recently in Washington and California.
"The opportunities and challenges in implementing prescribed fire are complex and in need of attention through collaboration," said Amanda Stamper, chair of the Oregon council. "Ecological restoration and wildfire hazard reduction often depend upon the application of fire after treatments such as thinning and mowing, particularly in the dry forests and rangelands east of the Cascades."
"Ultimately prescribed burning and wildfire management efforts need to focus on creating more resilient ecosystems and fire-adapted communities," said Timothy Ingalsbee of the Association for Fire Ecology, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to fire ecology research, education and management. "The sooner we learn how to work safely and live sustainably with wildland fire, the better.
Editor's Note: Reporters are welcome at the Central Oregon Fire Science Symposium. To make arrangements, contact Timothy Ingalsbee, 541-338-7671, email@example.com.
Fire maps, risk ratings for Oregon communities and other information about forest fires in Oregon are available at Oregon Explorer's Wildfire Risk Explorer, www.oregonexplorer.info/wildfire.


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Letting someone else cook for you is one of the best parts of any vacation, so this blog features some of our favorite Finger Lakes restaurants. "Non-foodies" who stay at our New York Bed and Breakfast are simply thrilled to get out of the kitchen. "Foodies" love to expand their palates at regional restaurants.
The foodies are in luck. There are many excellent restaurants near the Halsey House.
Our Favorite Finger Lakes Restaurants (in no particular order):
1. Suzanne Fine Regional Cuisine. It's romantic. It's delicious. The service is fantastic. Suzanne's made Frommer's "Best Dining Bets in New York State" list. As they say in their write-up, with its "swoon-worthy views of Seneca Lake," it is "the place for a special dinner."
2. Madeline's. Among locals, Madeline's has been voted the "Best place to have a Brandy," the "Best Martini," and the "Best Continental Restaurant." All true. We go there for the ambiance and the great food; but when we're almost too tired to go anywhere, what gets us out the door is Madeline's desserts. They fill an enormous display case, and are, quite simply, to die for.
3. Hazelnut Kitchen. The menu changes monthly at this intimate bistro, which features fresh, local ingredients. Foodies will enjoy watching the chef at work in the open-to-view kitchen. The aroma of cooking food is intoxicating; the taste of the food even better.
4.Maxie's Supper Club. If you were hoping to visit New Orleans but could only make it as far as the Finger Lakes Region of New York, eat at Maxie's. Fun and noisy, this New Orleans style club serves Southern comfort food with flare. Try the slow-smoked barbecue or the oyster bar. There's a late night kitchen and live music Sunday and Tuesday evenings.
5. ZaZa's Cucina. The mother and daughter team behind ZaZa's were born and raised in Northern Italy. In a country known for it's cuisine, Northern Italy is known for its superlative cuisine. The ambiance is upscale, yet also warm and inviting. The food is fresh and flavorful; and the wine is list long.
We're foodies, and it's important to us that guests of our Finger Lakes Bed and Breakfast enjoy a good meal when they want it. The above listed restaurants are some of our favorites. Please see our Local Dining page for a list of other good restaurants near our inn. And rest assured that you will begin each morning with a gourmet breakfast at the Halsey House.
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Whether it's snack time or a family supper, breeze through meal prep with these expert tricks from the past 75 years of Woman's Day. From improving food's taste to storing produce safely, these top-notch tips will prepare you to cook any meal to perfection—Thanksgiving included!
1 | When you need extra ice cubes for a party, use muffin tins. The cups will make big ice cubes that last longer. July 1978
2 | If you don't have buttermilk, use 1 Tbsp lemon juice or vinegar plus enough milk to make a cup. November 2007
3 | Substitute grapefruit juice for vinegar in vinaigrettes. August 1977
4 | Make bread crumbs if you have a lot of dry bread. (Tip for today: Use a food processor to create crumbs and store in a covered glass jar in the refrigerator.) May 1945
5 | Can't find your funnel? An envelope with a bottom corner cut off works for dry ingredients. December 1941
6 | Instead of cream of tartar, use 1½ tsp lemon juice or vinegar for every ½ tsp needed. December 2007
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Tomorrow's Tape: Let's Twist Again
The big event tomorrow, obviously, is the conclusion of the FOMC meeting, and subsequent press conference with Chairman Bernanke. Expectations are high that the Fed will make some move to replace Operation Twist, which winds down at the end of the year.
7:00 a.m. ET: MBA weekly mortgage applications survey
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12:30 p.m.: FOMC interest-rate decision statement
2:00 p.m.: Federal Reserve economic projections
2:15 p.m.: Chairman Bernanke's press conference
2:00 p.m.: November Federal Budget: consensus, -$118.0 billion; previous (Nov. '11), -$137.3 billion
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The Unique Funeral Behavior of the Western Scrub Jay
Human beings are not the only creatures on Earth to ceremonially honor their dead. There have been many anecdotal reports which suggest that other animals carry out their own traditions when of their own passes away. This includes primates, elephants, birds, and other species which we consider to be intelligent. A new study has found that one bird species, the Western Scrub Jay, has a very unique behavior. They will summon their group together to screech over the body of a dead jay. This loud, boisterous "funeral ceremony" in which they cry over their fallen one can last for up to a half hour.
The research was conducted by University of California (UC) Davis graduate student, Teresa Iglesias. She set up feeding tables in the backyards of homes throughout Davis, CA to encourage visits from the jays. Cameras were set up to record their behavior when a dead jay was placed upon the ground near the feeding table.
The reactions observed were then compared with the jays' behavior when dead jay was stuffed and mounted on a perch to appear alive, a stuffed horned owl, and wood painted to represent jay feathers.
When a real dead jay was found prostrate on the ground, the living jays flew into a tree and let out a series of loud screeching calls. This attracted other jays which perched around the dead jay and joined in with the screeching. Some gatherings were quick, only lasting a few seconds, while others carried on for a half hour.
Similar cacophonous gatherings were observed for the stuffed mounted owl. The painted wood was ignored. The dead jay which was mounted to a perch was swooped upon as if it were an intruder.
The incredible thing about this behavior is that the western scrub jay is not a social bird. They live in breeding pairs and are very territorial. They are not at all friendly with other scrub jays.
The true reason for the jays' behavior at the sight of a dead jay is unknown. Iglesias postulates that it could be a way of alerting other birds of danger. But this then begs the question, shouldn't the jays disperse rather than gather to the call? It could be because the jays feel more secure in greater numbers. There are more eyes to locate the predator and they would have a better chance of driving it away.
It is too soon to say that this behavior has any real emotional or ritual element for the birds, and it should really not be termed a funeral. But Iglesias is not ruling it out. "I think there's a huge possibility that there is much more to learn about the social and emotional lives of birds."
This study has been published in the journal Animal Behaviour
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How to Make a Guy Want You – 3 Things Men Wish All Women Knew
Have you ever wanted to know how to make a guy want you? Most women have. There's always that one guy that you're attracted to, but you're never quite sure if he's attracted to you too. Maybe he's hard to read because he's shy. Maybe he's popular and has a lot of girl friends so it's difficult to get him to notice you. Maybe he's been a long-time friend, but you've fallen in love with him and want to take your relationship beyond friendship.
This article will teach you how to make a guy want you. At the end, you'll be given a link to a fantastic resource that will help you understand men in a way few women will ever know. Use the information to your advantage.
3 Ways To Make A Guy Want You
The key thing to remember is men love a woman who makes them feel like a man. So how do you make him feel like a man? You must understand how he thinks, how he communicates, what he wants, what he values, and what he needs to be happy and to be open to love. The easiest way to make a guy want you is to understand and accept him like no woman ever has.
Love Him For Him, Not For His Potential
Women sometimes make the mistake of falling in love with a man's potential instead of who he actually is. Then, they start complaining, point out his flaws, and try to change him into the man they think he has the potential to become.
There's no quicker way to emasculate a man than to make him feel like he is not accepted for whom he is, faults, flaws, and imperfections included. If you want a guy to want you, show him that you love him for him and NEVER try to change him.
Love Yourself
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Fashion merchandising involves the selection and ordering of merchandise to be sold through retail channels. The merchandising expert visualizes the life cycle of each product and then creates the sales and profit projections for it. She or he chooses the size style and quality assortment that is needed in order to ensure steady sales. The merchandiser goes to fashion shows and design showings to choose and order the goods that will appear in the retail outlet that season.
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Burnt Peak Climber's Log
[ Sign the Climber's Log ]
|Sawtooth, Burnt, Liebre
Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2017
|Cycled up 7N23 which was in good shape then rode over to Sawtooth, quite a few up and down sections to get you working!
|Posted Nov 16, 2017 1:29 am
|End of a long day
Date Climbed: Apr 23, 2016
|After driving down from Tracy and bagging Tehachapi and Double Mountain, I was on the way to Ventura and stopped off to tag Burnt Peak. Made it up and down before dark, but I couldn't help but add on the nearby Sawmill Peak (P300) which I had to do by the light of my phone.
|Posted Apr 30, 2016 2:55 am
|Larry Laverty
|Standard Route
Date Climbed: Oct 24, 2015
|Loved the view from topside, kept company by the moon on the way out. Given the drive to the TH, I was surprised to run across two other people.
|Posted Oct 25, 2015 4:31 am
Date Climbed: Nov 30, 2014
|In LA for a few weeks for work and so I figured I'd get in some nice sunny hikes. Instead...cold rainstorm. meh.
|Posted Nov 30, 2014 8:46 pm
|Great day for a hike
Date Climbed: Jan 21, 2011
|It was a nice hike and the trail was snow free and easy to follow.
|Posted Jan 24, 2011 9:46 pm
Date Climbed: Dec 12, 2010
|Walked up the road on a very pleasant day. Also climbed Sawtooth and Liebre (drive-up) as well as Tecuya Mountain. There was no snow left on the road - just some puddles. I also saw the LARGE prints on the dirt road that Dundeel mentioned, but thought they might be from a mountain lion.
|Posted Dec 13, 2010 10:44 am
|Burnt with the bears
Date Climbed: Dec 8, 2010
|Parked at the Sawmill Saddle where the summit road gate is. There were a few patches of snow on the road and some parts of the Pine Canyon road were white with frost. Saw LARGE bear tracks in several different places on the hike. Several technicians were at the FAA facility and I talked with them about the hazards around the gear. They said the radiation is not very strong with this type of navigation beacon if you stay at least a 100 feet away. The bigger concern is that someone walking near the antenna can disrupt the outgoing signal and affect the navigation of planes in the area. Because the signal was down for service, they allowed me to wander around inside the fence.
They told me that they would not stand in front of one of the microwave dishes. The beams are very focused.
CA P2k 17/163, P2k #100
|Posted Dec 10, 2010 7:28 pm
|Bob Bolton
|With my wife and sister-in-law
Date Climbed: Apr 14, 2010
|Hiked this one with my wife and sister-in-law. Another California P2K on a beautiful day.
|Posted Sep 18, 2010 12:40 am
|Along the road
Date Climbed: May 23, 2009
|Hiked this one along with Sawtooth.
|Posted Jul 9, 2009 9:25 am
|Wet but fun
Date Climbed: Jan 6, 2008
|With Augie and Tom. Nice hike. I liked Sawtooth the best. Liebre was an easy drive-up. Snowed a bit too.
Here are my GPS tracks, photos and Google Map.
|Posted Jan 7, 2008 12:14 am
|Augie Medina
|Fog Heaven
Date Climbed: Jan 6, 2008
|Did this peak with Travis and Tom on a cold, foggy day. We also did Sawmill, Sawtooth and Liebre and got back home early enough for afternoon tea.
|Posted Jan 6, 2008 9:26 pm
|David Rosenberg
|More driving then hiking
Date Climbed: Nov 12, 2006
|Windy and cold, should've taken care of Sawtooth and Liebre, now I got to go back.
|Posted Sep 23, 2007 6:06 pm
|Not too bad, I guess
Date Climbed: May 12, 2007
|Nice easy hike to tag a P2K peak. Did I go inside the fence? I won't say.
|Posted May 21, 2007 2:05 pm
Date Climbed: Nov 27, 2005
|I wouldn't consider Burnt the lamest of the four. That distiction should go to Liebre. In addition, you can check out the alien landing beacon at the top.
|Posted Apr 29, 2007 9:59 pm
|Matthew Holliman
Date Climbed: Mar 25, 2005
|What Bob said.
|Posted Mar 14, 2007 4:18 pm
|Bob Burd
|Along the road
Date Climbed: Mar 25, 2005
|With Matthew, hiked Liebre, Burnt, Sawtooth, then drove to Frazier Park to climb Tecuya. Zero views on Liebre due to fog, but the weather improved after that. Burnt was by far the lamest of the four that day. Trip Report
|Posted Mar 14, 2007 3:30 pm
|Climbed in 2006. A P2K peak, but Liebre is supposedly within +/- 10'.
|Posted Mar 14, 2007 5:17 am
|Dennis Poulin
|Road Hike
Date Climbed: Mar 4, 2007
|A pleasant hike with great views
|Posted Mar 14, 2007 2:54 am


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The Powers That Be hand Jack down a mandate to make the network more friendly. Jenna offers to record a country crossover song for their sports promos, but that's not enough. Jack charges Lemon with finding a new cast member who will appeal to "real America" since Tracy and Jenna are, at turns, too urban and too actress-y.
Lemon and Pete spend the entire episode sneakily hitting up comedy clubs after work, uncomfortably touching knees under teeny tables at said comedy clubs, and ultimately telling the writers that they're "intercoursing each other" in a desperate attempt to cover up the talent search. The reason? Writers hate talent, and talent (ah-hem, Jenna) will do anything to maintain its place in the spotlight, including but not limited to maiming enthusiastic blonde interns.
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Kenneth mobilized the pages -- plus a blanket union composed of mall Santas, horse whisperers and bucket drummers -- to stage a picket. They thought they'd be getting overtime and more sanitary beards, amongst other things. In the end, Kenneth manages both to outsmart Jack in a game of high-stakes minion chess and to accomplish absolutely nothing in the way of compensation and working conditions improvement for his fellow union members.
And Tracy. We could never forget Tracy. He takes to heart Jack's assertion that money and fame have made him lose touch with his humble beginnings. He goes on an odyssey to break out of his shell, in the process accosting myriad tourists and Rockefeller Plaza employees in the process. When drive-by realness leaves him empty-handed, he joins the ill-fated strike and proves that he knows how to count… up to 18 at least!
Jenna also shows up briefly at the protest after she learns about Lemon and Pete's talent search. When she's not doing that, she's wearing Daisy Dukes or a white hot-pants onesy to record her "Tennis Night in America" country music promo. And then there's Josh, the forgettable actor-writer who plays a supporting role in this episode. He was mentioned and/or appeared at least three times during the episode, and only one of those times did I not scratch my head or consult IMDB. And, to be fair, that was kind of the point, but my apologies to Lonny Ross regardless.
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I know this problem is common but I have read all the posts and still cannot seem to sort it out.
I have recently installed a netgear wireless router and now I am suffering connection problems. The internet will work for a while then loose the connection. I have reinstalled ZoneAlarm and I have added the router IP to the trusted zone (192.168.0.2) but no luck. Also - on my laptop, which is connected wirelessly it constantly has problems renewing IP and therefore also looses it's connection.
I checked the logs and it says that ZA is blocking all incoming and outgoing attempts from svchost.exe to reach 192.168.0.2
I have checked my program control and svchost.exe has trusted and internet access AND trusted server access but not internet server access.
I am running Norton Anti-Virus which recognises ZA as the firewall.
I am a fairly experienced user and this is driving me mad!
I hope someone can help me!!
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By Annie Reuter
A biopic about the early career of Madonna is getting closer to being brought to life since Universal recently picked up the treatment. Elyse Hollander wrote the script for Blond Ambition which topped the 2016 Black List, which ranks Hollywood's most-liked, but unproduced screenplays.
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The story will be set in early 1980s New York as Madonna works on her first album, reports The Hollywood Reporter. During the film, the singer struggles to succeed in the music business as a woman, experiences relationship drama and becomes a rising star. Her debut album, Madonna, was released in 1983 and included the hits "Holiday," "Borderline" and "Lucky Star."
Reportedly, Michael De Luca, (Fifty Shades of Grey), will produce the project alongside Brett Ratner's RatPac Entertainment and John Zaozirny of Bellevue Productions.


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Indonesia sucks big time. It imprisoned Alexander Aan for saying god doesn't exist. Now Mirza Alfath is arrested for criticizing Sharia laws on Facebook.
Atheists are harassed, imprisoned, arrested, tortured, murdered. But they are becoming more and more outspoken. It is a good sign.


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do you think bookmarking sites can contribute to the traffic of the site?or is it good for the seo only? ( i mean it's a backling to the site)
are they effective like directories?
i would love to hear your thoughts.
Some of the popular bookmarking sites good for traffic as well as back-link. You check more about it in your analytic account, from the sources of traffic. Sometimes the bookmark links are also getting position in SERP which in turn becomes a traffic.
Directories are not at all effective. Bookmarking sites are good for traffic as well as ranking. You can get good traffic from sites like digg, delicious and reditt.
Hi, Bookmarking site are great resource for traffic to site and get backlink through search engine.
Yes, bookmarking website play a vital role to increase your traffic and ranking of the website. Most popular bookmarking sites are Digg, Stumble upon, Delicious etc.
Well, both directories and social bookmarking sites have different implications. Social bookmarking sites provide you traffic where as directories only provide you high quality links. You cannot expect any significant traffic coming in from the directories. And yes, bookmarking sites contribute to the traffic of site.
I agree. However the good old days of Digg and Delicious are gone. still generates us traffic. One thing I will say however, is that Stumbleupon has been pretty good for us with higher click through rates to our opt-in pages.
We ran an paid advertising campaign and a paid for a gig on Fiverr for Stumleupon and was impressed with the results
Bookmarking increase traffic of your site. Twitter, Digg and Delicious are best websites of bookmaking.
I think we've repeated the same things enough times. If the OP has further questions, they can feel free to post a new thread with the specific questions that need to be answered.
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TammyAZ wrote:for me I like it this way better. One of the things that bothered me so much in the book was first, Edward being so calm about her being basically assaulted…the other was Charlies reaction to it…"Way to go kid" reallllly bothered me as a parent. I don't care who you are you don't touch my child in any way (both teenagers) without their permission.
I guess at a certain age you just start to see things differently
TammyAZ wrote:I see your points and I agree with some of them. it's so funny how I get into these discussions about fictional characters. I guess the biggest difference I see in the boys' behavior is that Bella welcomed and encouraged Edwards behavior (except when it came to her seeing Jake, but hey I know my hubby would get a bit possessive if I kept trying to sneak off to see someone ) and she distinctly told Jake no.
Of course we find out later she loves him too But at the time it was something she didn't want him to do. I think that is why I like the movie version a little better. I guess I just enjoy a little aggressive Edward over the more passive one
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Gimme a break...
ICO is investigating this accidental incident, but I can't get them interested in BT's deliberate and continual spamming, despite me contacting them 6 times to get me removed from their mailings.
The Information Commissioner's Office has confirmed it is investigating complaints into Play.com. The online seller of DVDs, CDs and games last week sent out dozens of order confirmation emails to the wrong recipients. One Reg reader received some 24 emails with personal details of 24 people. The company said it had fixed the …
ICO is investigating this accidental incident, but I can't get them interested in BT's deliberate and continual spamming, despite me contacting them 6 times to get me removed from their mailings.
Does the ICO have jurisdiction in the case of Jersey?
It's a question I'd be fascinated to know the answer to.
As a very obnoxious customer services representative took great delight in telling me once, when I had a faulty item purchased from them, Jersey is not bound by UK or European consumer law, nor is it a part of the EU (and then effectively told me to go stuff myself). Luckily the item was sufficiently inexpensive enough that I didn't try too hard to pursue the matter.
I will follow the developments with interest.
Last time I checked play.com was based in Jersey and was not covered by much of the UK's consumer laws.
At least that was the answer when I tried to return something a few months back. However, IANAL.
That's not a lot when you think of the number of people that could be affected. Lose 100,000 people's details and they'll get a fiver each.
I am certain that if play.com transact business within the UK/EU then they are bound by the consumer laws of the UK/EU. Otherwise all large retail organisations would base themselves in some country with no/few consumer laws and just laugh at us should we have the effrontery to exercise our consumer rights.
The recent statement from the Information Com missioner's Office that levels of UK data loss are 'too high' yet again reinforces the need for organisations to ensure that they treat data with due care and diligence. It is essential to ensure that the right technology solutions are put in place. The proposed £500,000 fines may be an effective wake-up call for businesses, but an Information Assurance policy will not appear overnight. Implementing technology is important, but it is key to remember that there is more to the problem than this. Companies need to sew the importance of data protection and information assurance into the very fabric of the company; there needs to be education for employees, as well as regular updates to security policy. Businesses need to ensure they don't use a band-aid to cover the potential bullet-hole of data loss.


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burdawg Posts: 1,524One way I have seen it done is to fashion a plate that bolts to the carb (or throttle body) mounting flange on the intake manifold and then pull the motor straight out the front after removing the radiator, grill, etc. That's on a gas engine though, I wonder if it's possible on a diesel.
1. Disconnect battery ground cables and remove engine cover.
2. Drain cooling system, then remove front bumper, grille assembly and gravel deflector.
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25. Disconnect engine wiring harnesses and position aside.
26. Remove transmission kickdown rod, then disconnect heater hose from water pump and right cylinder head.
27. On models equipped with A/C and/or auxiliary heater, remove hoses from bracket at left rear of engine.
28. On all models, disconnect oil pressure sender electrical connector from rear of engine.
29. Disconnect fuel return line from left rear of engine, then remove transmission oil dipstick tube attaching bolt from rear of right cylinder head.
30. Remove engine oil dipstick and tube.
31. Remove ground cable to cylinder block attaching bolt, then the 4 upper transmission-to-engine attaching bolts.
32. Raise and support vehicle.
33. Remove engine mount attaching nuts, then disconnect exhaust pipe from exhaust manifolds.
34. Remove converter inspection plate, then the 4 converter to flywheel attaching nuts.
35. Remove starter cable, then move fuel, line on No. 1 crossmember down and aside.
36. Lower vehicle and attach suitable lifting equipment to engine.
37. Support transmission with a suitable jack and remove remaining engine to transmission attaching bolts.
38. Separate engine from transmission, then raise engine high enough to clear No. 1 crossmember. Move engine forward and remove from vehicle.
39. Reverse procedure to install.
isellhondas Issaquah WashingtonPosts: 19,830Sounds like LOTS of fun!
ajaks Posts: 11Great but which hose goes to which pole? There is a plastic protrusion between two poles. Is this a marker? And again which hose to which pole on the transfer case switch?
dmonic Posts: 2ok how hard would it be to git a 94-96 3000gt that is FWD and switch it to 4WD what parts would you kneed i understand a 4WD tranny will be kneeded .
plz help because i am abought to drop in the 6g72tt in it and i kneed it 4WD
hi, im new to the site and i have a project im planning to start this summer. ive got an 88 ford f150 v8 302 5.0. im looking to pull the engine, drivetrain, suspension steering column, everything that makes the truck run basically. but i wanna know where to start and what things too look out for on the way. to be specific i wanna throw everything into a dunebuggy frame that ill have finished by the next summer. once i have all the parts out i can take measurements and build the frame accordingly. can anyone help????
Well first off, what are we going to DO with this dune buggy? Street legal only, off-road fun + street legal, offroad only + serious course, road racing across Mexico?
uhh, for now i was thinking off-road fun. more or less its just a base model, ill improve upon it later. right now im between two trucks to use for it. an 88 ford f150 v8 302 5.0L, which is for free, he said it runs, its just missing a starter. the other is an old 4cylinder ranger, rwd, standard transmission, running. i dont know the year of the ranger onhand. which vehicle would be the best option for what i want? also if i can help it i would like independant suspension, but are these vehicles able to go that way, and what things dictate whether or not u can have independant suspension?
Actually offroad and street legal......
Might be good for you to do some homework before digging into this. I don't really have the expertise but I do know enough about car projects to know that one needs "a plan" laid out before starting.
Maybe a subscription to this mag might be a good start for you?
Looks like they know how to set up a PU for fast desert racing!
one last thing, you wouldnt have any idea on how to go from a front engine layout to a midengine layout?
Well you'd need a truck with a ladder frame, that's for sure, not a unibody. Then I guess it's a matter of engineering a cradle for the engine in center-frame, and of course a short driveshaft, some kind of engine cover, throttle linkage, shift linkage.
It would be a challenge to one's fabrication skills! :surprise:
Seems to me that any off-roader would need a long travel suspension kit and some way to widen the tire stance.
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Auditions are held twice a year:
Fall quarter we concentrate on getting back into shape/conditioning and welcoming
NEW students to Company in preparation for Winter Showcase. We also introduce
Favorite Repertory Numbers (General Company Choreography) that have formed a
legacy of our 24 seasons. Winter quarter we celebrate the diversity of dance
with an annual Dance Residency including Dallas Black Dance with lecture,
demos, master classes, concert and reception and introduce resident student
Spring quarter is devoted to polish and performance opportunities including our annual formal concert at Smithwick Theatre and invited and guest performances for International Night, Asian Pacific Heritage Week, Civic, Charity, and Community events throughout California on tour.
General Company rehearsals are only one evening per week on Fridays 5 p.m. - 10:50 p.m. with a flexible and progressive schedule. Technical Week or "love" week occurs the week of show at Smithwick Theatre for blocking and dress rehearsal.
We welcome all shapes, body sizes and levels of technique in a broad spectrum of dance from hip hop to Ballet, ballroom to World Dance, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Tap, Gymnastics, PLUS! Your own level of Commitment and Dedication are key. You get what you put into the process/rehearsal. Student choreographers are responsible for casting their own pieces. General Company Pieces are cast by the entire STAFF. In summary, we are OPEN & INCLUSIVE.
We do NOT require you to purchase Costume Catalog uniformed costumes. We celebrate originality, invention, creativity. All General Company Numbers will give you a broad theme-outline for you to purchase items which you can wear again or shop thrift stores, borrow, etc. Choreography Specific costumes are provided by Foothill Costume Bank. All costumes must be returned in the condition they are loaned or student is responsible for replacement cost. Originality and creativity encouraged. It is important to have a basic dance shoe: character shoes, jazz sneakers in BLACK.
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A DOG owner whose pet had an elastic band put round her neck this week is warning others.
Brigitte Sumner, who lives in Meads, noticed her dog Phoebe was having difficulty breathing and swallowing her food.
Brigitte says she thought 14-year-old Phoebe was suffering from the effects of old age but then found an elastic band around her pet's neck.
She said, "It was embedded deeply around her neck and we thought it was a piece of string at first.
"It had made a cut around her neck and as soon as we took it away she started to get better."
Brigitte said her pet had been off her food but started to eat once the elastic band was taken away. She also stopped wheezing and was less breathless.
They think the dog may have had the elastic band put round her neck while she was out of the sight of her owners while on a walk.
Brigitte said it was possible Phoebe could have been round a corner or behind a wall.
"We took the elastic band away ourselves and she is now recovering but it has left an open wound," said Brigitte.
"There was us thinking she was getting old but it wasn't that at all."
Brigitte now wants to warn other dog owner that there are cruel people in Eastbourne who want to cause harm to animals.
She said, "It was a truly horrible thing to discover and I want to make sure no other dogs befall the same fate.
"I am worried about other dogs in the area and want to make people aware."
Phoebe is recovering from the ordeal and is now eating and breathing well.
She still has a wound on her neck but Brigitte hopes it will heal well with no lasting damage.


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Have you ever seen that T-shirt? The one that reads, "I'm an English major; you do the math." I have to confess that was my philosophy when I was first hired as a copy editor. Even today, if I didn't have a calculator, a copy of Mathematics Into Type, and a bottle of ibuprofen, I wouldn't even attempt to edit equations. So, to ease the furrowed brows of all you English-major copy editors who are forced to face the math, this month's AMA Manual of Style quiz is on mathematical composition. But let's ease into this. Try to example below first and then attempt the full quiz at http://www.amamanualofstyle.com.
Which of the following equations correctly uses brackets, parentheses, and braces?
{4 + (−1[2 −1])}2
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(4 + [−1{2 −1}])2
{4 + [−1(2 −1)]}2
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{4 + [−1(2 −1)]}2
Parentheses should be used to set off simple expressions. If additional fences are needed for clarity, parenthetical expressions should be set off in brackets, and bracketed expressions should be set off with braces. Note that parentheses are thus always the innermost fences. All fences should be present in matched pairs.
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For all you that are oh so critical of the helmets, I would venture to say that you don't have a Schuberth, and probably have never seen the inside of one. The problem is not poor helmet fit... it is one of poor design. On the front of the internal webbing that provides some of the support, there is a 1 inch strip of webbing that is sewn on the outside (head side) of the internal support webbing. This strip is oriented vertically, is right in the middle of your forehead, and is raised above the rest of the support material. It is this strip that causes the red spots and pain. If it were not there, there would be no problem. If it was sewn on the inside (helmet side) of the support, it would likely not be an issue either. Fit (for me, at least) is fine. I did wear the helmet in the dealer shop for a while before purchasing, and this was not apparent at the time. Those of us who want the integrated BMW headsets have no choice but to get this helmet. We are not caving in the entire front of the helmet... just the area where this strip is, and not by much. I'll accept the compromise.
Casa Grande, AZ
I have 22k miles in this helmet that I also bought because of the Bluetooth custom add-on.
I hurt so bad - what a stupid design to have the helmet rest on your forehead and have all that sewing right there! I finally bought a sweat liner - that keeps the helmet 1mm off my fo'hd and works...but damn does that get hot in summer heat. The C3 sucks for ventilation - 2 little ports on top and the crap mouth vent that does nothing behind a windshield....
I'm really not impressed with this helmet except for the quiet - sounds like closing a car door on a German car - thunk and quiet....
The cheek pads are just as tight as when I bought it and oh by the way - NO they do NOT have other pads you can buy. I checked.
I will try the spoon thing tonite and report back in a couple of days.
thanks for the write-up - I'm glad I'm not the only one pissed that I spent $1100 for pain.
Smooth throttles and spirited twisties!
Ventalation sucks????
Pull the liner down at the front. There's a winter flap right where the rib with the label and the main cross piece meet. Make sure the flap is folded forward. When you fold it all back into the helmet - you should be able to see the two vent holes in the foam. Also, pop the top cover off and clean and make sure the vent holes are clear.
Ventalation is one thing no one I know that has the holes uncovered complains about. I live in the desert southwest [house in Clovis, NM, house in Tucson, AZ] - trust me when I tell you it gets hot here. This is the best you cna do for ventalation.
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Tina's RedHot ROCKET!- 2010 K1300GT I just love him!
2005 R1200ST totaled
BMW Bikers of Metropolitan Washington DC
"Jesus is coming!! LOOK BUSY"
So I read the German Motorrad Mag every 2 weeks and I was awaiting their flip test results... before the end results they clearly marked that folks in this market buy a helmet due to price, how it looks and most of all fit. For me fit is the most important, then price then how it looks....and the results of the top 5:.....
1. Shoei Neotec with 87/100 points (they noted how rediculously expensive it is)
2. HJC R-Pha Max with 86/100 points (this helmet is not yet available in the US, according to Revzilla it is due to be release in the fall) Prices suggest around $400.00.
3. Schuberth C3 with 86/100 points (they report sinfully expensive helmet that is showing some of his age, multiple reports of ill fitting to customers)
4. BMW System 6 with 84/100 points (not available in the US)
5. Nolan N-104 with 73/100 points (they report a difficult opening system for the untrained EMS worker to open the lid up)
I can't find any helmet shape references for the HJC R-Pha Max or the BMW System 6 helmets, but do know that the Shoei and Schuberth are rated as Neutral helmet shape and the Nolan as a slightly narrow. Just like the webbikeworld.com report says: head shape and therefore helmet fit may just decide which helmet one should purchase.....
Keep the rubber side down!!
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Mark M, St. Louis, '13 R1200GS
Mark M,
Depends on wht level of integration you are looking for. If you want to listen to the radio, have BT intercom, control headset volume from the multicontroller, GPS verbal directions, and BT phone all at the same time, then as far as I know, the BMW system integrated into the Schuberth is the only one that can do it ALL. Other systems will do parts of all this, but not all. I spent quite a while going through all this with the dealer 3 months ago. If all you want to do is link to the GPS, then you can use about anything that is compatible with your GPS system. I rarely listen to the radio, but all the rest of it works as advertised once you get everything paired. The dealer had a Scala BT system they would sell me, but it would only do 80% or so of the functions. Others may be different.
Casa Grande, AZ
Tina's RedHot ROCKET!- 2010 K1300GT I just love him!
2005 R1200ST totaled
BMW Bikers of Metropolitan Washington DC
"Jesus is coming!! LOOK BUSY"
I believe this system is the only one that's fully integrated with the systems on the K1600, but it's the same system as the Cardo G4, which should also work. This essentially is a deconstructed G4 placed into a collar that fits the Schuberth helmet.
We bought the helmets since supposedly they are the only ones that sync to this BMW bike. There is a small, round, stiff piece of velcro underneath the lining and in the memory foam. I thought this was the problem and took the velcro out today since it feels like something is poking my head. We just got back from a ride. It was a little better, but now I think the problem is the deep threaded seam in the liner. The helmet fits well everywhere except right at the top of my forehead where this seam on the liner is located. I wonder how necessary the liner is? I will email them again and see what they say.
Here is Schuberth's reply to the original email that I sent a few days ago:
"Thank you for your support of the Schuberth brand, and for taking the time to contact us. I'm sorry that the helmets are causing you some discomfort, but can assure you that with proper break in time, they will adjust to your individual head shapes more and will become much more comfortable.
Breaking in a new helmet is similar to breaking in a good pair of quality shoes or boots. While some tennis or athletic shoes can be worn easily right out of the box, many shoes and boots require time to adjust to your feet. I would never suggest anyone get a new pair of boots and start out on a long kike, and the same is true of the Schuberth helmet.
Break in time is a function of time, miles, and frequency of use. The more short trips you take with it, the faster is will break in, generally speaking. To help accelerate the break in process, you can remove and launder the interior pads. This will soften them some, and can adjust how your head sits into the helmet. Another factor in break in time is how localized the pressure is. If it's an all-over general squeeze, then you will notice results more quickly. The more localized the pressure, the longer it will take to dissipate.
The idea of breaking in a helmet is not unique to our brand, but ours does tend to take a bit longer than some others I have used. In my own personal C3, it was pretty uncomfortable early on, and now it's an all-day helmet for sure."
Thank you guys for all of your advice!
Kristy & Michael
Sorry, couldn't resist. I'm not poking fun at any of you, though I'm most definitely in the camp of those who figure their helmet should be comfortable from day 1 and not require "breaking in." Same thing with riding boots. Wouldn't buy either by mail because fit and comfort can only be determined by head/feet on experience. You may feel like an idiot walking around the store for 20 minutes with a new helmet on your head - and/or your feet in new boots. If either end of you is in pain after 20 minutes - well, I'd keep looking, no matter what other great features the product has.
Another thought: If you are young enough, it MIGHT be worth the "break in" time for really tough boots. (I have a pair of leather hiking boots that I bought about 40 years ago. They've been re-soled twice and had other repairs but are still useable, and definitely broken in.) Since MC helmets supposedly start to lose their protective capability after about five years, the same argument doesn't work.
I could get reliable audio with a Nolan N-Comm and a J&M BLU277 to the RT radio and prior to getting the RT the SRC always worked properly with a BT connection to my Garmin 665 (both XM and GPS prompts).
After conversations with Schuberth support confirming an incompatibility with the SRC and BMW BT and giving up waiting for a Cardo produced update I switched to the BMW Communicator which is designed to fit in a C3 (pockets molded in the foam liner to accept the circuit board and battery, control panel mounted on the helmet exterior). The BMW Communicator is not the same as a G4 and not made by Cardo.
I am 100% happy with the BMW Communicator, I always get an audio connection and the handlebar volume control is quite useful.
I have had my C3 about 8 months now, always had a issue in the hinge area of face shield(chubby cheeks) reading imputes from other owners, put pressure on liner with hands squeezing outward on liner has really helped. Layed helmet on side and put a 10lb bag of lead shot inside over hinge area repeated on other side. No more pain.
FYI my helmet is hardwired through J&M radio, never had good luck with motorcycle bluetooth


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>Gears and Wears>Race number belt recs
I'm looking to buy my sister-in-law a race bib holder clipper thingy for Christmas. Anyone have a good recommendation, or can you point me to a previous thread? I couldn't find one.
Call me Ray (not Ishmael)
Princess Cancer Pants
I have the Amphipod one. It comes with a nice little pouch that's just the right size to carry a cell phone or gells or other small items. I wish I could find mine, since a lot of my cold weather running gear doesn't have pockets, so I've ended up running sans phone and carrying my house key in my hand.
• Recover from 2017
• Surgery in March
• Continue showing Cancer that it's not welcome back. Ever.
• Rebuild to racing and big running & biking miles in 2019
Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to
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I have a FuelBelt one. This one, specifically. It's awesome for long races (used mine for a marathon) and cheap. Held the number like a dream, and it was windy that day. Also can hold up to ten gels, which is a bit ridiculous but useful.
"When a person trains once, nothing happens. When a person forces himself to do a thing a hundred or a thousand times, then he certainly has developed in more ways than physical. Is it raining? That doesn't matter. Am I tired? That doesn't matter, either. Then willpower will be no problem." Emil Zatopek
Don't overstride!
I like my Spibelt. It also holds gels cellphone and does not bounce as you run.
Petco Run/Walk/Wag 5k
I like my Spibelt. It also holds gels cellphone and does not bounce as you run.
+1 on the Spibelt
bob e v 2014 goals: keep on running! Is there anything more than that?
Complete the last 3 races in the Austin Distance Challenge, Rogue 30k, 3M Half, Austin Full
Break the 1000 mi barrier!
History: blessed heart attack 3/15/2008; c25k july 2008 first 5k 10/26/2008 on 62nd birthday.
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Don't think I've seen a thread on him yet. Maybe it's because no one thinks much of him, but i think he'd be a great fit on our team.
- Good size for the 3
- Has shown he can play the 4 in small ball lineups
- Great rebounder for his position
- Good defender with long wing span (7' +)
- Athletic
- Inconsistent and has shown a lack of motivation
- Not a great a shooter
- Poor free throw shooter
He didn't have a great year last year, and as an UFA and he could be a good add on a value contract. He lost his gig as a starter on Pelicans last year due to his inconsistency, but he has shown flashes of potential. And at the age of 23, there's still some time for DC and the coaching staff to straighten him out. We could definitely use more size and rebounding on the wing positions.


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Did you know that patent litigation has cost companies around the world about $13 billion in defense expenses and settlements last year? That number is up from $5 billion in 2008. And something needs to be done about it.
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"When we founded RPX six years ago, we started gathering, indexing and correlating all patent-related data in the belief that every company should have this information at their fingertips to guide their patent strategy decisions," said John A. Amster, CEO and co-founder of RPX, in a statement.
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AUBURN — Change filled the air surrounding at Jordan-Hare Stadium for Saturday's game with Southeastern Conference newcomer Texas A&M.
AUBURN — Change filled the air surrounding at Jordan-Hare Stadium for Saturday's game with Southeastern Conference newcomer Texas A&M.
Auburn coach Gene Chizik decided a few lineup changes were in order for the Tigers' latest SEC matchup.
Sophomore running back Tre Mason stood out as the most notable alteration in the starting lineup. Mason has shared carries with senior Onterio McCalebb all season, but McCalebb has been the man to run with the starting lineup for most of the year.
After getting his first career start last week and recording 12 tackles against Vanderbilt (eight in the first half), freshman middle linebacker Cassanova McKinzy was ion the sideline as junior Jake Holland, who opened the first six games of the season at the position, got the start.
A familiar face to the lineup, defensive end Nosa Eguae, took fellow junior Dee Ford's spot with the starters. Eguae was a starter in 2011, with Ford coming off the bench, only to see the two switch places for most of 2012.
None of the lineup changes helped spark the struggling Tigers against an A&M squad that raced to a 42-7 halftime lead and 63-21 victory.
Hurricane Sandy's effects already are being felt in Alabama.
Saturday's game was played in an environment unusual to Pat Dye Field so far this season: cool, windy and overcast.
Up until now, Auburn has had the benefit of playing all of its home games in warm-to-hot weather. When the Tigers have played during the afternoon, including their 31-28 overtime win over Louisiana-Monroe in week 3, sunshine has been the order of the day. Even night games, including Week 4's 12-10 loss to LSU, have been toasty.
However, with the storm that has been referred to in such colorful terms as "Frankenstorm" and "superstorm" bearing down on the U.S. east coast, the effects are evident when combined with the time of year.
The Northeast is expected to receive the brunt of the damage, but even as far South as Alabama, the cooling of the temperatures and the increase in wind over the past few days are seen, a result of changing weather patterns resulting from the merging of an Arctic jet stream with the hurricane.
The hurricane could be worse than the so-called "Perfect Storm" Hurricane Grace in 1991, according to numerous meteorologists.
Because its expected landfall time of Monday or Tuesday, it is not expected that any SEC games, including Auburn's home game with New Mexico State next Saturday at 11:30 a.m., will be rescheduled or canceled.
While Auburn has struggled all season to locate a complementary receiver to senior Emory Blake, Texas A&M has not had the same problem.
Heading into Saturday's game, six Aggies had at least 11 receptions in 2012, five of which were wide receivers. Freshman Mike Evans led the way with 42 grabs. Seniors Ryan Swope, Uzoma Nwachukwu and Kenric McNeal had 30, 13 and 11 grabs. Another freshman, Thomas Johnson, had tallied 21 catches.
By comparison, Blake had 30 catches to lead the Tigers' wide receivers. Next is Quan Bray, with 13 grabs, the only other wideout on the roster with over five receptions.
Auburn's offense and, to a lesser extent, defense have been lambasted for their play this season, while the special teams have quietly turned in an excellent year.
The unit, led by special teams coach Jay Boulware, ranks sixth in the nation in kickoff return yardage allowed, giving up just under 16 yards per return.
In addition, the Tigers rank second in the SEC with an average of almost 26 yards per kickoff return. The ranking is 14th in the NCAA.
McCalebb is second in the SEC and 24th in the nation on individual kickoff return average, going for 26.6 yards per returns this season.
One of Auburn's most revered traditions nearly went awry Saturday.
Spirit, the bald eagle who flies down to the field before every game from above section 12 in the southwest corner of Jordan-Hare Stadium, decided to take a little detour.
He took a few laps around the stadium high in the air before making a beeline for the northeast corner of the stadium. Once there, Spirit didn't stop.
He left the stadium completely.
After a few tense seconds, he reappeared above and behind the north scoreboard. He took one last tour around the stadium to observe, and then finally completed his flight by descending to the field.
Spirit's handler appeared to have a bit tighter grip on him than usual as she and her charge left the field.


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