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The owner will decide what is required insurance for renters. Personally, I would not rent an airplane without renter's insurance. Often owners will state in the rental contract that the deductible for their loss insurance is the responsibility of the renter. To keep costs down, they can have large deductibles, sometimes $10k or more. So unless you are prepared to write a $10k check in the event of an accident or incident, I would renew that policy.
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The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) believes that the most important issue facing the BDSM/Leather/Fetish communities today is the consistent practice of courts and law enforcement officials to prosecute BDSM as criminal assault, with no defense of consent permitted. We know that BDSM is not assault, but rather is pleasurable, loving adult erotic activity, as long as it is mutually consensual.NCSF is leading a major national campaign – Consent Counts – to change the laws and police practices that our communities now endure, and to establish that consent is available as a defense in criminal BDSM prosecutions.
Best Practices in the BDSM/Leather/Fetish Communities
The practice of BDSM (Bondage, Discipline, SM) consists of intimate mutually pleasurable erotic activity within the scope of informed consent. The following "best practices" have been developed by our communities to ensure that the standard of "safe, sane and consensual" is met by all BDSM participants:
Guiding Principles
All participants are knowledgeable about the techniques and safety concerns involved in what they are doing, and all act in accordance with that knowledge.
Knowing the difference between fantasy and reality, and acting in accordance with that knowledge.
All participants understand the nature of the activity in which they will be engaged, and the limits imposed by each participant, and respect such limits at all times.
Best Practices
Each participant should fully understand both the desires and the limits of each other participant. Such understanding may be based on long familiarity with the other participant(s) or, where participants are new to each other, on a full discussion in advance of the BDSM activity.
- Consent must be clearly given to all aspects of planned BDSM activity and such consent must be freely given.
- Each participant in a BDSM activity is free to withdraw previously given consent at any time.
- Each participant should fully understand any limitations on another participant's ability to understand and consent fully to the planned BDSM activity, such as age, diminished mental capacity or use of drugs or alcohol.
- A means should be provided - normally a "safe word" - for the "bottom" to signal clearly her/his desire to terminate the activity.
- Relationships among BDSM practitioners should be fully respected by others. It is the responsibility of each person to make clear to others any relationship that imposes limits on that person's participation in BDSM activities.
- At parties or other events, the use of monitors may be advisable and rules should be clearly displayed.
- The more intense and physical the BDSM activity is, the more important it is to ensure clear understanding of and consent to the planned activity.
- Participants must recognize that BDSM activity resulting in serious bodily harm or that goes beyond the expectations of one of the participants may be deemed criminal, even where consent was initially given.
Established in 1997, theNational Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) is committed to creating a political, legal and social environment in the US that advances equal rights for consenting adults who engage in alternative sexual and relationship expressions. NCSF aims to advance the rights of, and advocate for consenting adults in the BDSM-Leather-Fetish, Swing, and Polyamory Communities. We pursue our vision through direct services, education, advocacy, and outreach, in conjunction with our partners, to directly benefit these communities.
Winter Wickedness
Planning a larger kink event like Winter Wickedness is stressful enough, without adding in efforts to shut it down by the Radical Right. Although we recognized an effort such as this is largely based on misinformation and people's fear of the unknown, we had invested significant amounts of time, effort and capitol, and were unwilling to be swayed by biased attempts to cancel the event.
With two weeks left before opening day, we heard that a local Christian radio station had done an inflammatory story on our event. Subsequently, the host hotel began receiving a smattering of calls from the listeners demanding the event's cancellation. We initially contacted the NCSF to consult with their specialists as a preparatory step, in case this was picked up by the mainstream media.
A week later, the Radical Right had discovered their efforts were not producing the desired effect. They stepped it up and began contacting the mainstream media, the local authorities, including the health dept, the fire marshal, the local police dept, etc – in an effort to bring more pressure. We again reached out to the NCSF, which had Susan on the case, and Robin coming in for the event. Between the coordination of the Action Alert e-mails, Robin on the ground as the local media spokesperson, Susan keeping the heat on, and calling in to offer the media another voice – we had the NCSF as an invaluable ally in maintaining our sexual freedoms.
Although what it is that we do (WIITWD) is legal, safe, sane and consensual and had been given the go ahead by the local and state authorities; the radical right's sensationalism, grassroots efforts and pointed innuendos implying inappropriate behavior, can create enough fear to jeopardize a venue. The NCSF has proven to us, beyond any doubt, that they are willing and able to fight back the bias and discriminatory efforts against us. The NCSF is a valuable asset to the Kink, Leather, GLBT and Alt Sex lifestyles. Adventures In Sexuality (AIS) is proud to be an NCSF Coalition Partner and will continue to bring the NCSF to all our events.
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Consent Counts—Or Does It?
If you practice BDSM in fully consensual ways, you may still be criminally prosecuted for assault under many laws throughout the U.S. The BDSM-Leather-Fetish communities have focused heavily for years on defining "safe, sane and consensual BDSM practices" for practitioners as well as to help the broader public better understand what it is that we do. It was, after all, only in 1994 that the DSM criteria of the American Psychiatric Association changed their categorization of sadomasochism, paving the path for us to do more effective social, legal and political change. Until 1994, BDSM was defined automatically as a mental illness. Prior to 1994, it was difficult to organize effectively to protect and advance our rights as BDSM practitioners. This categorization and long-term societal view of BDSM as a mental illness resulted in severe consequences for many practitioners over the years—loss of child custody and jobs as well as criminal prosecutions. Fortunately for all of us, NCSF was formed in 1997 to work on these issues and to protect and advance our rights.
Although things have certainly improved for us over the years, we still have significant legal, political and societal issues facing us. The majority of us are not "out of the closet", still fearing the very real threat of being prosecuted or losing our jobs or families. BDSM is still prosecuted criminally as assault, and the legal precedents related to consensual BDSM assault prosecutions are not in our favor. Many of the laws intended to protect victims of domestic violence and rape need to be modified in their application to consensual BDSM activities. The DSM criterion still needs further reform—it is still used against us, and we can still be defined as mentally ill for what it is that we do. And, members of our communities still routinely face ongoing issues of divorce, child custody, job discrimination and even criminal charges.
NCSF has two major national projects aimed at protecting and advancing the rights of the BDSM-Leather-Fetish communities. First, NCSF has taken charge of the "Consent Counts" initiative that was launched in 2006 at a Leather Leadership Roundtable as the single most important national priority of the BDSM-Leather-Fetish communities. Our goal: to decriminalize consensual BDSM throughout the United States by ensuring that consent will be recognized as a defense to criminal charges brought under assault laws and other statutes. The Consent Counts project is a nationwide education and activism program that includes a comprehensive analysis of current laws and court decisions, the development of legal arguments for changing the laws, participating in court cases, and ultimately, through lobbying, education and grass-roots activism, changing state laws and the way the public and the courts view BDSM.
The other important advocacy project is NCSF's work to change the DSM criterion so that consensual BDSM will be categorized, not as a mental pathology, but rather as a normal variant. In this effort, we are coordinating research and advocacy and working with recognized experts in the field.
We need your help and support to be successful. You can make a difference. Get involved. Visit www.ncsfreedom.org.
NCSF Press Release - Missouri Indictment
In an indictment rendered by a Grand Jury in the Western District of Missouri on September 9, 2010, five Missouri men allegedly participated in torturing a mentally disabled woman online or in person over a multi-year period when the victim was between the ages of 16 and 24. Among the charges are: Sex Trafficking by Force, Fraud or Coercion, Forced Labor Trafficking, Transportation for Sexual Activity, and Conspiracy. The allegations involve sex with a minor, drug and firearms possession, forced prostitution, sexual abuse, and torture to the point that the victim suffered a heart attack.
These activities should not be confused with consensual BDSM. People who engage in BDSM and other similar activities do so as consenting adults and in a safe, sane, and consensual manner. BDSM activities are not violent specifically because all participants can stop any time they wish. Millions of people engage in BDSM: according to the Kinsey Institute's New Report on Sex, between 5-10% of the adult population engages in BDSM on at least an occasional basis.
NCSF strongly condemns criminals who commit violence and engage in non-consensual activities. We encourage the media to remember that the large community of consenting adults who engage in BDSM activities should not be conflated with these alleged crimes. Ordinary people do BDSM – parents, co-workers, friends, and neighbors. But because of the stigma against BDSM, most people are closeted and don't speak out about their interests because they fear condemnation and discrimination.
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The NCSF is committed to creating a political, legal and social environment in the US that advances equal rights for consenting adults who engage in alternative sexual and relationship expressions. The NCSF aims to advance the rights of, and advocate for consenting adults in the BDSM-Leather-Fetish, Swing, and Polyamory Communities. We pursue our vision through direct services, education, advocacy, and outreach, in conjunction with our partners, to directly benefit these communities.
You Can Make a Difference
There are many ways you can make a difference - both on your own and in conjunction with NCSF:
- Work to change antiquated laws
- Work to change the social climate about sexual issues
- Promote acceptance of safe, sane, and consensual alternative sexual practices among consenting adults
- Oppose censorship of consensual sexual expression
- Fight for freedom of academic expression about sexual issues
- Help communities and individuals facing the threat of prosecution or legal action
- Support the right of adults to express their sexuality, gender identity and orientation freely and openly without fear
BDSM vs Abuse
The following Principles and Guidelines are intended to help law enforcement and social services professionals understand the difference between abusive relationships vs. consensual sadomasochism (BDSM). BDSM includes a broad and complex group of behaviors between consenting adults involving the consensual exchange of power, and the giving and receiving of intense erotic sensation and/or mental discipline.
BDSM includes: "intimate activities within the scope of informed consent that is freely given."
Abuse is: "Physical, sexual or emotional acts inflicted on a person without their informed and freely given consent."
The BDSM-Leather-Fetish communities recognize the phrase "Safe, Sane, Consensual" as the best brief summary of principles guiding BDSM practices:
Safe is being knowledgeable about the techniques and safety concerns involved in what you are doing, and acting in accordance with that knowledge.
Sane is knowing the difference between fantasy and reality, and acting in accordance with that knowledge.
Consensual is respecting the limits imposed by each participant at all times. One of the recognized ways to maintain limits is through a "safeword" which ensures that each participant can end his/her participation with a word or gesture.
Informed consent must be judged by balancing the following criteria for each encounter at the time the acts occurred:
- Was informed consent expressly denied or withdrawn?
- Were there factors that negated the informed consent?
- What is the relationship of the participants?
- What was the nature of the activity?
- What was the intent of the accused abuser?
Whether an individual's role is top/dominant or bottom/submissive, they could be suffering abuse if they answer no to any of the following questions:
- Are your needs and limits respected?
- Is your relationship built on honesty, trust, and respect?
- Are you able to express feelings of guilt or jealousy or unhappiness?
- Can you function in everyday life?
- Can you refuse to do illegal activities?
- Can you insist on safe sex practices?
- Can you choose to interact freely with others outside of your relationship?
- Can you leave the situation without fearing that you will be harmed, or fearing the other participant(s) will harm themselves?
- Can you choose to exercise self-determination with money, employment, and life decisions?
- Do you feel free to discuss your practices and feelings with anyone you choose?
These guidelines were created by activists and leaders at the Leather Leadership Conference in 1998.
SM is Safe, Sane, and Consensual
SM-Leather-Fetish educational and social organizations consider the cornerstone of SM activity to be the guidelines: "safe, sane, and consensual." While it is possible to do any activity in a reckless and dangerous manner, SM is no more dangerous than skiing or other thrilling activities.
Safe is being knowledgeable about the techniques and safety concerns involved in what you are doing, and acting in accordance with that knowledge. Safety includes the responsibility of protecting yourself and your partner from STD (sexually tranSMitted disease) infection including the HIV virus.
While the media often portrays the more extreme SM behaviors, the reality is that a lot of SM play never goes beyond a playful spanking. Just as there are ways to reduce the risk in activities such as scuba diving or driving a car, there are ways to reduce the risk and engage in SM behavior safely.
The organized SM community is active in promoting safety seminars and teaching the practitioners how to engage in these behaviors safely. The fact that SM practitioners are not clogging the emergency rooms every weekend, is an indication that these programs are working. If SM injuries were occurring, it seems obvious that the press would be highlighting this for the entertainment of its readers/viewers.
Sane is knowing the difference between fantasy and reality. Fictional accounts of SM are often distorted for fantasy sake, and are not representative of real situations and relationships.
Sane also distinguishes between mental illness and health. A real distinction between mental illness and health is when a behavior pattern causes problems in a person[base ']s life. Washing your hands until the skin is peeling off, or so frequently that you can not otherwise function is a sign mental illness. SM, like any other behavior, can be a sign of psychiatric problems. However the vast majority of its practitioners find that SM enriches and promotes functionality in the other areas of their life.
Consensual is respecting the limits imposed by each participant at all times.
Consent is the prime ingredient of SM. One difference between rape and heterosexual intercourse is consent. One difference between violence and SM is consent. The same behaviors that might be crimes without consent are life-enhancing with consent.
The type and parameters of control are agreed upon by the people involved, and the ongoing consent of all participants is required. Some practitioners use a safeword, which is a designated word that signals the scene must slow down or stop.
Rick Houlberg writes in "The Magazine of a Sadomasochism Club: The Tie That Binds":
"The only 'cardinal' rules which the Club's membership insists each member must uphold are that all SM activities must be consensual, nonexploitative, and safe. As children are not considered to be able to consent, all activities must be between adults. The consensual and safety rules of the Club are constantly being reinforced. Safety and etiquette issues, including restrictions on overt and heavy drug use, are strongly stressed at new-member orientations and in all written materials produced by the Club."
Rick Houlberg (1993). "The Magazine of a Sadomasochism Club: The Tie That Binds." Journal of Homosexuality 21 (1/2), Haworth Press: pg. 167-83.
Press Release - Stop the Arrests Coalition NYC
Stop the Arrests in New York City
March 10, 2009 - The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) is a proud member of the Stop the Arrests Coalition. Spokesperson Susan Wright has participated in organizing meetings and spoke out at the Sheridan Square Rally on February 21st, 2009, against the false arrests of gay men and professional Dominatrices for prostitution.
There is good news from a meeting on March 6th with Police Commissioner Ray Kelly pledging to curb the stings against gay men (see articles below). NCSF is continuing to press for a cessation of arrests of professional Dominatrices, and has written to Commissioner Kelly to ask for a meeting about the NYPD's change in policy after 14 years of legal operation, which has resulted in a number of arrests of Dominatrices and owners of BDSM houses since Fall 2007.
NCSF opposes the prosecution of pro-dominants under prostitution laws. Consenting adults engaging in safe, sane, consensual SM, fetishes, and cross-dressing services do not pose legitimate health or safety issues for local communities. What these adults agree to do in private is no one else's business.
Members of the Stop the Arrests Coalition include: Queer Justice League, Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project, Sex Workers Outreach Project, Urban Justice League's Sex Worker Project, and FIERCE New York.
by Larry Celona
New York Post
March 9, 2009
Following accusations that vice cops were making dubious arrests of gay menat pornography shops, the NYPD has decided that similar investigations will now have to be approved by the department's higher-ups, sources told The Post.
Police Commissioner Ray Kelly called the head of the department's OrganizedCrime Control Bureau, which oversees the vice squad, and others to Police Headquarters after protests outside Mayor Bloomberg's home over the arrests.
Protesters said undercover vice-squad cops were flirting with customers in Manhattan shops and offering to have sex for money - which the activists said amounted to entrapment.
The department had said it was not targeting gay men but was ratherconducting a nuisance-abatement operation in response to neighbor complaints.
As a result of the talks, it was decided that all such operations would haveto be cleared by OCCB head Chief Anthony Izzo, the sources said.
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Manhattan DA Pledges to Investigate Gay Men's Prostitution Arrests
by Duncan Osborne
Gay City News
March 8, 2009
Activists who met with Robert Morgenthau report that the district attorney said he would investigate the 2008 prostitution arrests of at least 30 gay and bisexual men in at least six Manhattan porn shops, and may dismiss the cases against five of the men who are contesting the charges.
"The first thing Morgenthau said was, 'We are going to investigate all these cases,'" said Joey Nelson, coordinator for the Queer Justice League and a member of the Coalition to Stop the Arrests. "That was the first thing out of his mouth."
The March 6 meeting lasted roughly an hour, and included coalition members, elected officials or their representatives, community groups, and Leroy Frazer, the executive assistant district attorney for governmental affairs and community relations.
"They were going to go back and start looking at all the individual cases," said Robert Pinter, also a coalition member and one of the men who was arrested last year. "They really seemed genuinely concerned that something wrong was happening here."
The arrests, which were later cited in lawsuits seeking to close the shops brought by the city against five of the six businesses, are widely seen as false arrests in the gay community.
"They weren't trying to cover things up or hide," Pinter said. "Morgenthau himself brought up that he has prosecuted police over 300 times in his career."
Morgenthau's office could quickly dismiss the charges against the five men who pleaded not guilty, but Pinter and Nelson said no promises were made.
"He said that those would be easier to act on, but there was no promise of automatic dismissal," Nelson said. "He said they would investigate those cases and that those would be the first that they would investigate."
Morgenthau's office may already be doing that. At court dates, the district attorney's office has
repeatedly adjourned the cases saying they are not ready, leading defense attorneys to speculate that the prosecution is letting the time limit it has to bring the cases to trial run out so the cases will
have to be dismissed.
Activists asked that Morgenthau reopen the other cases in which some of the men are known to have pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and received minor sentences. Those dispositions should be vacated, the charges dismissed, and the cases sealed, activists said.
Morgenthau cannot do that on his own, though he might not oppose such motions. Those men convicted would have to ask that their pleas be vacated.
"Those cases would have to be brought forward by the individuals," Nelson said. "At this point, we
should be doing an all-points bulletin that people who have been arrested should be contacting the district attorney's office to ask if their cases can be vacated."
The meeting was convened by State Senator Thomas K. Duane who, activists said, was an effective advocate.
"I thought Tom Duane was very, very strong in putting out the lay of the land," Nelson said. "He called it homophobic... He said it was a set-up."
Duane, who is openly gay, represents Chelsea where some of the arrests happened. State Assemblywoman Deborah Glick, an out lesbian who represents the West Village, was also praised by activists.
"[Duane] was really forceful and Deborah Glick chimed in a really forceful way," Pinter said. "They were just very outspoken."
Other attendees included Assemblyman Dick Gottfried, who represents Chelsea, Brendan Fay, a coalition member, and staff from the New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project (AVP).
Activists had a February 11 meeting, organized by City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, an out lesbian who represents Chelsea, with senior police officials who said they had paused in their efforts.
"The message, at least in the DA's office, was heard really loud and clear," Pinter said.
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However, China's fate depends very much on that of the global economy over the coming year - and a big shock in one of the world's major economies could revive fears of a hard landing once again. China's fragile shadow banking system is also still a major concern.
Guy Stear and Wei Yao of Société Générale put together an excellent presentation examining how a China hard landing could come about and the impact it would have on a range of asset classes, as well as clients' views on the hard landing scenario.
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It's ramp season in New York! Earlier yesterday, my neighborhood co-op tweeted that they just got a shipment of ramps in stock, which my friend Barb relayed to me via text. I was working on taxes at the time and wading through a mountain of receipts, so I was more than happy for an excuse to escape spreadsheets for a while and stroll (okay, powerwalk) to the store.
Ramps, also known as wild leeks, are pretty much in season for about 3 weeks here, making them highly sought after by chefs and anyone crazy enough about food to follow farmers markets and co-ops on Twitter. They're grown only in the eastern part of the US and Canada, so the year I spent in San Francisco, land of copious farmers markets, was sadly ramp-free. The flavor of ramps is a like a combination of garlic and onion, with a mellow earthy flavor. You can use it in anything you would normally use onions, scallions, leeks, and garlic in, such as omelets, savory tarts, pasta dishes, and pizza.
Today I decided to make dumplings with ramps and an especially pretty bunch of Swiss chard that was also in the store.
For the dumpling filling, I sautéed the leaves of the chard and chopped ramps with some cremini mushrooms. I added a bit of sugar to balance out of tiny amount of bitterness in the Swiss chard leaves. (With the leftover chard stems, I made roasted them with Parmesan following this post on Kalyn's Kitchen. So delicious.)
What's amazing about the ramps is that they lent so much flavor to the dumpling filling that I didn't need to add salt or pepper. I had a whole plate of cooked dumplings without even dipping them in soy sauce, they were that flavorful. (Though of course you can if you'd like.) And this is coming from someone who is a salt fiend.
So if you'd like to try making these dumplings with ramps, follow the recipe below with a link to the step-by-step folding guide. If you're reading this sometime in the future, well past spring, you can substitute the ramps with scallions, shallots, or leeks, plus a bit of garlic.
And fellow ramp enthusiasts, what are you planning on making with ramps during these next few weeks?
Ramp and Swiss Chard Dumplings
Makes 30 to 40 dumplings
- 1 small bunch ramps (about 1/4 pound or even a little less)
- 1 large bunch Swiss chard
- 4 to 5 cremini mushrooms (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 pack store-bought dumpling wrappers
- Remove the roots of the ramps and discard. Finely chop both the stems and leaves. Separate the Swiss chard leaves from the stems. Chop the leaves into small bite-sized pieces and save the stems for roasting, vegetable stock, or discard. Finely chop the mushrooms.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-low to medium heat. Sauté the ramps for about 1 minute, until very aromatic. Add the mushrooms and cook for another minute. Add the Swiss chard leaves and allow them to cook down for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the sugar and mix well. Transfer the vegetable filling to a plate to cool.
- If you're just starting out with dumpling folding, follow this step-by-step guide that shows a basic method with 3 pleats per dumpling. If you'd like to work your way up to 5 pleats, start in the middle and do 3 pleats towards the middle from one direction and and 2 pleats toward the middle from the other. (See these photos for reference.)
- Pan-frying*: Have about 1/3 cup water, a large skillet, and a lid for the skillet handy. Heat the skillet with the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over high heat and swirl the oil around the pan. Wait about 1 minute for the oil to heat up. (You can also use a small piece of extra dumpling wrapper or piece of bread to test whether the pan is hot enough; it should sizzle immediately upon being placed in the pan.) Once the pan is hot, place the number of dumplings you want to cook smooth side down in the pan. Allow them to sear for about 1 minute, until the bottoms turn golden brown.
- Add the water, cover immediately with a lid, and let the dumplings steam for another 3 to 4 minutes. Uncover the lid to allow any extra water to evaporate before turning off the heat. Loosen the dumplings with a spatula and transfer them to a plate. (Whatever you don't cook can be frozen for later. Dumplings can be put on the pan frozen, no defrosting required. Just add one extra minute of steaming.)
- Transfer to serving plates, and serve with alone or soy sauce.
*Note: To boil the dumplings instead, bring a pot of water to boil. Add dumplings and simmer for 3 minutes. Drain well.
More dumpling recipes:
- Shrimp and Chive Dumplings
- Pork and Cabbage Dumplings
- Pea and Shiitake Dumplings
- Chicken and Apple Dumplings
More ramp recipes:
- Ramp Greens Kimchi from Hungry Tigress
- Ramp Udon Soup with Bacon Consommé and Asparagus Tempura from Habeas Brulée
- Sweet and Sour Ramps from Hunter Angler Gardener Cook
- Quick Pasta with Dried Morels and Fresh Ramps from The Kitchn
- Salsa Verde with Ramps from Not Eating Out in New York
- Ramp, Bacon, and Ricotta Tart from Eggs on Sunday


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Our instructors cover these concepts and you'll have a chance to try them on for size. You'll walk out with some practical thoughtLEADERSHIP tools you can immediately put to use in your organization. You'll finally have the practical means to drive insights instead of wondering how you're supposed to "think outside the box" or "change the paradigm."
The target audience for this course consists of individuals in analytical or persuasive roles at mid- to senior levels of corporations (e.g., analysts, managers, mid-level executives) who are trying to generate breakthrough ideas and drive fundamental and step-change improvements in their organizations.
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Derek Ernst didn't come out of nowhere to win the Wells Fargo Championship.
He actually was driving a rental car toward Athens, Georgia, the fourth alternate who figured he might as well spend the week playing in the minor leagues.
He wound up a playoff winner at Quail Hollow with a game that wins anywhere.
It's easy to get caught up in the elements that make his victory Sunday so amazing.
Ernst is a 22-year-old rookie who was finishing up at UNLV at this time a year ago. He was No. 1,207 in the world ranking, having played only eight PGA Tour events, one of them last year when he earned a spot through Monday qualifying. He had made only two cuts this year, which led to being the fourth alternate.
Players like Ernst don't typically get into a tournament like the Wells Fargo Championship. But there was so much talk about the shabby shape of the greens — and they were worse than players were told — that several players decided not to play.
Ernst got the phone call Monday that he was in at Quail Hollow, so he drove on to Athens to return his rental car — a $1,000 drop-off fee sounded like a lot of money at the time — and pick up another one and head to Charlotte.
The rest of the week went by so quickly. The opening round of 67. Staying in the mix over the next two days in cold weather. Overlooked on Sunday in the cold rain, mainly because of the names at the top of the leader board — Phil Mickelson, Nick Watney, Rory McIlroy and Lee Westwood among them.
All of them had their issues on the back nine, none worse than Mickelson, who had a one-shot lead until bogeys on the 16th and 17th holes that cost him. Ernst not only played bogey-free on the back nine and shot 33, he saved his best for the final hole.
One shot behind David Lynn of England, who was in the same group, Ernst choked down on a 6-iron from 192 yards and hit a draw that dropped four feet from the cup for a birdie. It was one of only four birdies on the 18th hole in the final round, and this gave him a 2-under 70 and a spot in the playoff with Lynn, who also had a 70.
"I was trying to hit it as close as I possibly could," Ernst said.
Under the circumstances, his shot in the playoff was just as good, even if Ernst concedes to being a little lucky. Lynn was in trouble off the tee, on the bank of a creek with the ball well above his feet. Ernst hit a 3-iron that settled 15 feet left of the cup.
"I pulled it a little bit," he said with a grin.
No matter. Lynn was thinking of laying up and trying to make par from short of the green until he saw Ernst's shot. That forced him to take a hybrid, and he put that in the right bunker. His shot out of the wet sand sailed over the green and nearly went into the creek. By then, the tournament effectively was over. Lynn chipped on to 5 feet and never had to putt for bogey after Ernst's birdie putt caught the lip and he tapped in.
For starters, the victory at Quail Hollow gets him into The Players Championship next week. He qualifies for two World Golf Championships, the PGA Championship, the Tournament of Champions next year at Kapalua and the Masters next April. No need to get another rental car for the drive to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Along with a two-year exemption on tour, Ernst won just over $1.2 million.
Of the rookies on tour this year, Ernst probably got the least amount of attention. He grew up in the central valley of California, and he's lucky to be playing golf. As a young boy, he was building his mother a Valentine's Day present with his junior tool set when a piece of plastic pipe ricocheted toward his face and sliced into his right eye ball. He had to get 10 stitches, and still has blurred vision. He's fidgety and thinks too far ahead instead of worrying about the next shot. He works with Susie Meyers, who helps him with course management and proper thinking.
"I've never heard of him," Lynn said. "He's a nice player. He said he was 180th on the FedEx Cup list when we were chatting on the way around. He played super. I mean, he could have won it quite easily in regular play. He played the finish really solid, and then he hit two really solid shots in the playoff. So every credit to him. Well done."
Not only did Ernst shoot 33 on the back nine, he missed a 5-foot birdie putt on the 14th hole after nearly driving the green, and a 6-foot birdie putt on the 16th. He also made a few tough par putts.
That's what Mickelson failed to do.
Closing in on a victory he wanted dearly at Quail Hollow, Mickelson took a one-shot lead with a tap-in birdie on the 14th, and he was poised to widen his lead on the par-5 15th. His second shot came up just short and into the bunker, but Mickelson could only blast that out to 12 feet and he left the birdie putt short. That proved costly.
His chip was too strong on the 16th and he missed the 6-foot par putt to fall into a three-way tie. At that point, Ernst and Lynn had finished at 8-under 280. Then, Mickelson three-putted from 65 feet just off the green, leaving the first putt about 8 feet short. He suddenly needed birdie on the 18th to join the playoff, and his 20-foot attempt narrowly missed.
"I'm pretty bummed out," Mickelson said. "I thought that this was one I had in control. If I could have gotten that bunker shot up-and-down on 15, I would have had a two-shot lead heading into those last three holes, which I know are difficult holes, so it would have been nice to have that. There is just no excuse,' he said. 'It wasn't easy, but it wasn't anything out of the ordinary or difficult. I should have made par."
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Ford brings us an improved fourth-generation version of its Galaxy seven-seater, a model that's more efficient thanks to a hi-tech range of EcoBlue diesel engines. Plus it's safer and continues with practical virties that include an innovative third seat folding system. With a wide range of options and pleasing interior quality, this one's going to be at the top of quite a few family shortlists.
On the face of it, building a large MPV ought to be easy. After all, isn't something like this just a big box on wheels? It always used to be. Not so long ago, all you really needed with a car like this was a set of fancy flippy-folding seats and a few clever interior storage solutions. That and the ability for the model in question not to fall over when presented with a corner. These days, things are a lot tougher for those brands looking to create a design of this kind. Buyers are more demanding. They want the interior build quality of a luxury saloon. They want exciting styling. And the last thing they're looking for is the kind of handling you'd expect from a big box on wheels. The game has changed. These objectives are inevitably difficult to achieve. It's hard to give an MPV sharp handling and even more difficult to make such a car grab your attention from a visual perspective. Still, Ford managed to do both of these things with the first generation version of their sporty S-MAX People Carrier. Buoyed by the success of that vehicle, the Blue Oval brand has carried forward what it learnt from that project into the S-MAX's squarer showroom stablemate, this fourth generation Galaxy.
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Ford is offering this car with its latest 2.0-litre TDCi EcoBlue diesel engine in various forms. At the top of the range, there's twin-turbo 240PS putting out a lusty 500Nm of torque, but most versions of this car will be sold in single-turbo form where there are more modest outputs of 120, 150 and 190PS on offer. There's also the option of the brand's 'Intelligent All-Wheel Drive' system - which will be a welcome boon for towers who in this form can pull up to 2,000kgs. The AWD system continually measures how the car's wheels are gripping the road surface every 16 milliseconds; can adjust power delivery to individual wheels in 100 milliseconds; and can send 100 per cent of available engine torque to the rear wheels. The petrol option is Ford's 165PS 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine. Additional sound-deadening materials and improved door seals contribute to a particularly quiet cabin. Self-levelling rear suspension is also available, while the optional 'Continuous Control Damping System' delivers a choice between Comfort, Normal or Sport driving modes. Adaptive electronic steering is also a standard fitment and includes the intriguingly-named 'Active Nibble Compensation' system that cancels out unwanted feedback, forces and vibration at the helm. The rear suspension is the same integral link set-up as seen on the latest Mondeo. It's good, in other words.
Design and Build
Ford has endowed the Galaxy with a very S-MAX-style front end, so you get that car's Aston Martin-style front grille, along with plenty of shape in the flanks to avoid that slab-sided look that makes so many large MPVs look like panel vans with windows. The old MK3 model wasn't a bad looking thing, but Ford has clearly decided to give the shape a little extra edge. As with previous Galaxy models, you don't get sliding side doors, but then that helps keep the side profile clean. The interior might surprise you in terms of perceived quality, with Ford offering a big 10-inch digital display and the excellent SYNC3 infotainment system. There's certainly no shortage of space inside, with 40mm more headroom in the third row. A lot of thought has clearly gone into making the third row of seats something other than the most obvious short straw and they now get their own armrest storage and cup holders. You won't have to wrestle the seats up and down either. They can be raised from the boot floor at the touch of a button and both second and third rows can also be dropped flat from the front by using a console-mounted button. There's an additional 20-litres of stowage beneath the flat boot floor and the door bins are significantly sized too.
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Prices start at around £26,500, with around £1,000 more if you want the least expensive diesel. There are three main trim levels - Zetec, Titanium and Titanium X. AWD is an option with the 150 and 180PS 2.0 TDCi engines. Those kinds of figures continue to pitch this car directly against two key rivals, SEAT's Alhambra and Volkswagen's Sharan. It's interesting that the styling of this fourth generation Galaxy borrows so much from the Blue Oval brand's S-MAX large MPV (which costs slightly less). Previously, Ford had tried to position these two People carriers quite differently, giving the Galaxy a more practically-orientated family feel. All Galaxy models now get second-row seat side airbags, in addition to twin front, driver knee, and full-length curtain airbags. Second-row seatbelt pre-tensioners with load limiters enhance rear passenger safety. There are also seatbelt minders for all three rows. The MyKey technology you also get included helps with safety, allowing owners to programme a key that can inhibit incoming phone calls, restrict top speed, prevent deactivation of driver assistance and safety features, reduce audio system maximum volume and disable the audio system altogether if occupants are not using safety belts. Vehicle stability is enhanced with Curve Control and Roll Stability Control systems that adjust engine torque and braking to help drivers maintain control. Pedestrian safety is further enhanced with concealed wipers designed to limit injuries from head impacts.
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The entire of the Galaxy range meets stringent Euro6d emissions regulations and Ford claims to have improved the fuel economy of every version across the range. The diesel engines all return excellent economy. In the 2.0 TDCi variant with 17-inch wheels, you'll see 55.4mpg on the combined cycle and around 135g/km of carbon dioxide. You'll hit those returns by nearly 10% if you opt for four wheel drive or the Powershift automatic gearbox. At the top of the range, the 240PS Bi-Turbo manages 46.3mpg with 158g/km emissions. The 1.5-litre petrol model posts a 43.5mpg figure, but we'd take that with a pinch of salt. A small petrol engine is going to struggle to move a seven-seater, especially if you're running laden quite a bit. The warranty is a 3 year/60,000 mile deal with Ford Assistance for 1 year, providing roadside assistance in the UK and throughout Europe. In addition, buyers should get healthier residual values that they might expect from a Ford. Low-ish depreciation has long been a Galaxy staple, used buyers recognising its safety, durability and low ongoing running costs.
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The National Electrical Code (NEC) contains nine chapters. The second chapter, Wiring and Protection, is one of four that apply generally to all electrical installations. Some of the articles in Chapter 2 include Article 200—Use and Identification of Grounded Conductors, Article 210—Branch Circuits, Article 230—Services, Article 240—Overcurrent Protection and Article 250—Grounding and Bonding.
Article 220—Branch-Circuit, Feeder, and Service Calculations provides requirements for calculating branch-circuit, feeder and service loads. Article 220 is divided into five parts. Part I contains general requirements for calculation methods. Part II covers calculation methods for branch-circuit loads. Part III contains feeder and service load-calculation methods. Although not official, Part III is sometimes referred to as the standard method. Part IV contains optional feeder and service load-calculation provisions. The optional methods are alternative load-calculation procedures for one-family dwellings, existing dwelling units, multifamily dwellings, two-family dwellings (where supplied by a single feeder), schools, existing installations and new restaurants. Sections in Part IV include 220.80 through 220.88. The last part in Article 220, Part V, contains calculation methods for farms.
Last month's column concluded by covering feeder and service load calculations for schools in accordance with the optional method. This month, the discussion continues with provisions for determining existing loads.
220.87 Determining existing loads
While most of the load calculation provisions in Article 220 are for new installations, there are some that pertain to existing installations. Section 220.16 covers loads for additions to existing installations. This section is divided into dwelling units and other than dwelling units. Part III (220.80 through 220.88) of Article 220 covers optional feeder and service load calculations. Article 220.83 covers optional method load calculation specifications for an existing dwelling unit. Also in Part III is a section for determining existing loads, regardless of the type of occupancy. In accordance with 220.87, when calculating a feeder or service load for existing installations, it shall be permissible to use actual maximum demand to determine the existing load where meeting three conditions. The first condition states that the maximum demand data must be available for a one-year period. If the electric utility company has installed a peak-demand meter at the service and it has been in place for more than a year, the maximum demand data should be made available. For example, a business owner wants to add equipment to an existing building. The new equipment will not replace any of the existing equipment. The existing service has a rating of 1,200 amperes (A). A peak-demand meter has been connected to the service for more than a year. The maximum demand data from the peak-demand meter shows a demand of 743A. In this example, the first condition of 220.87 has been met (see Figure 1).
It is not always possible to obtain the data required to meet the first condition. If the first condition in 220.87 cannot be met, there is an exception. The calculated load can be based on the maximum demand of the feeder or service by using a recording ammeter or power meter. This maximum demand must be continuously recorded over a minimum 30-day period and the instrument must provide an average measurement of amperes or kilovolt-amperes (kVA) over a 15-minute period. The recording ammeter or power meter must be connected to the highest loaded phase of the feeder or service, based on the initial loading at the start of the recording. Ensure the meter is recording the demand of the feeder or service when the building or space is occupied so as to measure the maximum demand. The maximum demand shall include, by measurement or calculation, the larger of the heating or cooling equipment load and other loads that may be periodic in nature due to seasonal or similar conditions.
Once the maximum demand is known, multiply the amperes or kilovolt-amperes by 125 percent. The maximum demand at 125 percent must now be added to the new loads that will be installed on the feeder or service [220.87(2)]. The new loads must be calculated in accordance with standard load-calculation procedures. Make sure to include the noncontinuous loads at 100 percent and the continuous loads at 125 percent. If the calculations were performed using kilovolt-amperes, convert to amperes by dividing the kilovolt-amperes by the total voltage. Once amperes are known, check the rating of the existing feeder or service. The rating of the existing feeder or service must be equal to or higher than the minimum required ampere rating calculated in accordance with the first two conditions in 220.87. For example, the 1,200-ampere service in Figure 1 had a maximum demand of 743A. The new equipment that will be added to that service has a calculated load (in accordance with standard load calculation procedures) of 251A. Does this existing service have an ampere rating high enough for the existing loads and the new loads? First, multiply the maximum demand from the first condition (or the exception to the first condition) by 125 percent. The maximum demand at 125 percent is 929A (743 125 percent = 928.75 = 929). Now add the new loads that will be installed on the feeder or service. The maximum demand at 125 percent plus the new loads is 1,180A (929 + 251 = 1,180). Since the existing service is rated 1,200A, this installation will be Code-compliant (see Figure 2).
The third and last condition states that the feeder must have overcurrent protection in accordance with 240.4, and the service must have overload protection in accordance with 230.90. Section 240.4 covers the protection of conductors. Unless otherwise permitted or required in 240.4(A) through (G), conductors shall be protected against overcurrents in accordance with their ampacities as specified in 310.15 [240.4]. Section 240.4 does not apply to flexible cords, flexible cables or fixture wires. Section 230.90 covers overload protection of service conductors. Each ungrounded-service conductor shall have overload protection. Such protection shall be provided by an overcurrent device in series with each ungrounded-service conductor that has a rating or setting not higher than the allowable ampacity of the conductor. For example, the existing 1,200A service, including the new loads, in Figures 1 and 2 met the first two conditions. The service conductors consist of four parallel sets of 350 kcmil XHHW copper conductors. Each parallel set of conductors is in a separate raceway. Does the existing service in this example meet the third condition in 220.87? As required by 240.4(C), the ampacity of the conductors must be equal to or greater than the rating of the overcurrent device. The ampacity rating of one 350 kcmil XHHW copper conductor at 75°C is 310A [Table 310.15(B)(16)]. The combined ampacity of four 350 kcmil XHHW copper conductors in parallel is 1,240 amperes (350 4 = 1,240). Since the overcurrent device is rated 1,200A, this installation is Code-compliant (see Figure 3).
Next month's article continues the discussion of optional feeder and service load calculations.
MILLER, owner of Lighthouse Educational Services, teaches classes and seminars on the electrical industry. He is the author of "Illustrated Guide to the National Electrical Code" and "The Electrician's Exam Prep Manual." He can be reached at 615.333.3336, email@example.com and www.charlesRmiller.com.


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Hi. My name is Mark Boucher from Rolette, North Dakota. For the past few years I've kicked around an idea for a book on Class B Boys Basketball as after doing searches on the net I'd only found two books on the subject, Merrill Schalow's "ND High School Boys Basketball History" and Robert R. "Bob" Schaible's "Almanac of North Dakota Sports". Both nice books, but after going through them, I found I wanted to know more about Class B Basketball as I love sports history.
What I'd like to do is compile as much information as I can in regards to Boys Class B Basketball. The period of time I'd like to cover is from 1964, when the original 32 Districts were formed, to 1990, when school closings and co-ops dropped the number from 32 to 24 Districts then to the present 16 Districts.
What I'm looking for and asking permission to use in a book would be information that would fall in between those years that pertains to Class B Basketball. The information could be in any form and include but not limited to: first hand accounts of games remembered, rosters, press clippings, stat sheets, scorecards, season schedules and results, tourney programs, tourney game by game results, All-District teams, pictures, scorebooks. I'd like to cover as much of the state as possible. If I get enough maybe even break everything down into the original Districts.
I can and have found plenty of information in regards to the State B Tournament in all those years but what I'd like is to dig deeper into the regular seasons of schools. I'd especially like to hear from schools that are no longer around because as the years go by the memories of the Balta Bobcats, Alsen Broncos, Granville Eagles, Landa Vikings, McHenry Blazers, Grenora Gophers and Zap Wildcats grow dimmer and dimmer. Stories and seasons from these schools will be forever forgotten as time moves on. I think a majority of us in North Dakota can trace some of our roots to these small towns, so you probably know what I'm talking about.
But while I really want to hear from those schools that are no longer with us that probably played their last game in the 1970's or 80's, I also want to hear about the schools/co-ops that played on through the 1980's. And while anything post 1990 is insteresting, I'd appreciate it if any potential contributions stayed between the years I already stated, 1964 to 1990 and Class B Boys Basketball.
I'll consider anything from anybody. Players, coaches, fans, cheerleaders, family of players/coaches, friends of players/coaches, anybody at all that would like to share the information they have. For people that read this that might know a person that might be interested in contributing but doesn't have the internet, please print out a copy of this and show them.
For more information or questions concerning this project you can post to me on this thread OR email me on this sight OR contact me at email@example.com OR snail mail me at: Mark Boucher, PO Box 202, Rolette, ND 58366.
I thank you fans of Class B Basketball for taking the time to read this and hope to hear from you.


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Jerry Sandusky Scandal
Penn State costs from Jerry Sandusky scandal nearing $20M
Penn State has paid out nearly $20 million for the Jerry Sandusky scandal, according to the most recent university numbers.
As of July 31, the university has shelled out $19.2 million. Some of the costs are expected to be recouped under the university's insurance policy.
The university releases an update of costs from the case each month.
Sandusky, the former Penn State assistant coach who faces sentencing Tuesday, was convicted June 22 on 45 counts of child sex abuse. Sandusky, 69, most likely will spend the rest of his life in jail.
The $19.2 million total is up from $16.7 million in June. In May, that number was $14.5 million, and in April, $12 million.
The university spent $11.2 million on its internal investigation and crisis communications, which includes allocations to Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan, Reed Smith LLP, Ketchum, Kekst and Company Inc., Daniel J. Edelman Inc., Domus Inc. and The Acadamy Group.
More than $4.5 million went to the university's legal services and defense, which included payments to Saul Ewing, Duane Morris, Lanny J. Davis and Associates, Jenner & Block LLP, ML Strategies, Lee, Green & Reiter Inc., McQuaide Blasko and Document Technologies Inc.
Externally initiated investigations totaled $119,452, which included payments to Margolis & Healy, Lightfoot, Franklin, White LCC and Buchanan Ingersoll.
The legal defense of ex-Penn State officers, which means Graham Spanier, Gary Schultz and Tim Curley, totaled $2 million. Curley and Schultz also face a felony perjury charge and stand accused of lying to the grand jury investigating Sandusky. They maintain they are innocent.
Payments for their defense went to Farrell & Reisinger, Caroline M. Roberto, Vaira & Riley, Schnader Harrison, Segal & Lewis LLP, Klink & Co., Corporate Security and Investigation, Bix-X-Bit, LLC, Gover, Perry, & Shore, Gentile Meinert Assoc, Fox Rothschild LLP and General Employees' Defense.
Other institutional expenses totaled $1.3 million.


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In the early morning hours of Nov. 25, 2006, Sean Bell, a 23-year-old New York City man due to be married later that day, walked out of a Queens strip club, climbed into a gray Nissan Altima with two friends who had been celebrating with him — and died in a hail of 50 bullets fired by a group of five police officers.
The shooting shocked the city and brought back memories of the deaths in other high-profile police shootings — in particular, the death of Amadou Diallo, an African peddler killed after police fired 41 shots at him in 1999. Both men were black and both were unarmed, although in both cases the officers appeared to have believed the suspect had a gun. While the death of Mr. Bell did not prompt the same levels of rage and protest as the Diallo case, it prompted unsettling questions about the changes in police procedures adopted in recent years, and about whether black men remained unfairly singled out for aggressive police action.
In March 2007, a Queens grand jury voted to indict three detectives in the case, charging the two who had fired the bulk of the shots, Detective Michael Oliver and Detective Gescard F. Isnora, with first-degree and second-degree manslaughter, and the third, Detective Marc Cooper, with reckless endangerment.
The three pleaded not guilty, and in the days before the trial began in Feb. 2008 defense lawyers made clear that they were going to concentrate on potential justification for the first two shots fired by Detectives Oliver and Isnora. In particular, they were expected to focus on evidence that Mr. Bell was intoxicated and on a statement by one of Mr. Bell's companions that there had been talk outside the nightclub that someone had a gun. The officers said they followed Mr. Bell and his companions in the belief that they were going to retrieve a gun following a dispute outside the club.
During the trial, defense lawyers pointed to forensic evidence that suggested that the firing only began after Mr. Bell rammed his car into an unmarked police van. They also accused Mr. Bell's companions of lying on the witness stand.
In April 2008, Justice Arthur J. Cooperman, who heard the case alone after the detectives waived their right to a jury, acquitted all three men of all the charges against them.
New York City agreed in July 2010 to pay more than $7 million to settle a federal lawsuit filed by the family and two friends of Mr. Bell. The lawsuit, filed in 2007, accused the police of wrongful death, negligence, assault and civil rights violations.
In November 2011, a Police Department administrative trial found that Detective Isnora fired his weapon outside of departmental guidelines, a law enforcement official said.
After hearing evidence in the case, Deputy Commissioner Martin G. Karopkin, acting as the trial judge, ruled that the Detective Isnora acted improperly. He recommended that Detective Isnora be fired for his actions during the shooting and for stepping outside his role as an undercover officer, thereby endangering himself and others, the official said.
As for a second officer, Michael Carey, Mr. Karopkin recommended that he be found not guilty of improperly firing his weapon and that he be allowed to stay on the force, said the official, who insisted on anonymity because the matter was continuing.
Mr. Karopkin's decision was delivered to lawyers for both officers and to departmental advocates who serve as prosecutors in such matters. Each side has until Dec. 15 to submit written comments on the rulings, officials said. The entire package of documents will then be delivered to Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly. Mr. Kelly can accept or reject the findings and impose any punishment he sees fit, officials said.


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|0.25 l
|Oil pump type
|Fixed flow
|Sound and Noise
|Sound power level, guaranteed (LWA)
|114 dB(A)
|Sound power level, measured
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|Weight (excl. cutting equipment)
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|Cylinder displacement
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|Power output
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|Maximum power speed
|9000 rpm
|Fuel tank volume
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|Idling speed
|2900 rpm
|Electrode gap
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The Old World, the fallen glory of the first age, the might and splendor of the ancient Empire, the wisdom and power of the High kings of Old. The two words, Old World, should have such a connotation. There is much truth to be found in such myths and wonders, but the truth of the matter, and its eventual end are quite different from what is remembered.
What is the Purpose of the Old World
While haivng no connotation to the old world of Europe in comparison to the new world of the Americas, the Old World serves two purposes. The Primary purpose is to provide a richer background of previous events, rather than the frontier-first come feeling that can arise from younger settings. The second purpose is to provide a world analagous to our own, from which the Realm Phantastique can rise. In my home campaign, the end of the Old World was a catastrophic event known as the Nightmare War, or the Earthshatter, depending on locale. It is placed in the vicinity of 1000 years ago. Was it really exactly 1000 years ago, no, but people like nice round numbers. Trying to remember that the Old World ended around September 22nd, 972 years ago lacks the fullness of the 1000 year marker.
What was the Old World really like?
The common description of an age of wonders is quite accurate to the modern setting of Aterrizar. During the Old World, there were wonders and marvels such as flying ships (sailing ships with ensorceled keels, not airplanes) as well as networks of supernal roads that allowed near instantaneous transportation via the spirit realms. Magic was as prevalent as technology is now, and sorcerers were given no more thought that computer programmers or engineers. This created a world wide community, much like we have now.
The Old World suffered from things unimagined in modern Aterrizar. The populace lacked focus, or a manifest destiny. Their empire stretched across the known world, and even ventured into the spirit realms, raising colonies on elemental planes, and in pocket realms across the aether. (Stop cringing CP) They had no one unifying faith, or idea of the future. The prevalence of magic rendered it mundane, and the people were jaded. Despite the wonders around them, they became apathetic and discontent.
It was during the decline of the Old World that the bloodlines were mingled. New races sprang from sorcerous unions, and the creation of hybrid animal-folk was all the rage. Why have a simple harem, when a harem of svelte feline-femmes was an object of status. The bizarre became common, and drunkenness, murder, incest, and all other sorts of acts became more and more common. Even the noble houses weren't immune. Most actually started the demented and debauched trends. This is where the old myths of minotaurs, medusae, and other fantastic races (outside of the Man/Elf/Dwarf/Orc foundation stock)
This is in a way my interpretation of what our own world might be like if there were truely magic as protrayed in games as well as the various magical races and such. There is a touch of Roddenberry optimism in that people get along rather than fear of magic, and violent racism. In it there is a reflection of the loss of direction, and initiative coupled with an apathy towards consequences and repercussions of actions. Appearance outpaces the importance of substance, and a vicious cycle grows out of it until only the bizarre and outlandish, or painfully nostalgic garners praise. (See some of the choices for films of the year, and any chic fashion show for my point)
How did it all end?
The Old World ended in an accidental enviromental catastrophy that cascaded through anything that was magical, or drew on magical power. In typical fashion, there was a power struggle in the high government and the Emperor was assassinated. There were numerous generals, heads of state, wizards, and even non-humans vying for the empty throne. Things got out of hand and several high level spells were all unleashed in a massive exchange between several wizards in the central city. Resultant from that was the violent collapse of several key clathrates that caused a violent chain reaction.
Many spells and wards were in place to ensure safe passage to and from the spirit realms, and the elemental courts. These boundaries were vital to the survival of the Old World. When the boundaries failed, the riff-raff boiled over from the other side and laid waste. Nameless entities, some lacking fixed shape or true name came from the between places, demons and devils came forth, and disgruntled elementals saw their chance to attack the arrogant humans who had ruled over them for so long. It was called the Nightmare War in the areas that surround the wasteland that was once the heart of the Old World. These regions still have epics, myths, and tales about the heroes who fought the monsters as they poured through and the magi who sacrificed themselves to close the portals.
In areas that were far removed from the epicenter of the event remember it as the Earthshatter. The clathrates of the outlying regions were badly disrupted, but were neither wholly corrupted or destroyed as the clathrates of the epicenter. This contamination has lead the perpetual sustainment of the wastelands, as well as the slow return of the destroyed clathrates in the region.
The Aftermath
As can be imagined, the aftermath was horrible. THe infrastructre that supported the economy of the Old World was completely destroyed. None of the ships could fly, most of the libraries, and places of learning were completely destroyed. The centric nature of the empire ensured that the greater part of the Old World's accomplishments would be consumed when the event happened. Famine came quickly in regions that relied on imported food, disease and pestilence were rampant in the wake of the surging population of rodents and carrion eaters. Entire species of intelligent life were eliminated, entire societies and kingdoms ceased to be. The wonder and splendor were replaced with fear, ignorance, hardship, and hopelessness.
Rise of the New
There were a few things that helped in the restoration of civilization. Based out of the city of Sangreal, the Trinitine Faith and their ideal of the Holy Kingdom served as a stabilizer, helping ensure the safety of the local populace, winning converts through offering food and protection from hardship. The Northern Kingdom of Nyserta offered its own aid in the records that survived there, isolated by the bulk of the mountains between them and the heart of the empire. Lastly, the Half-elves offered their own support in the years that were to follow by being leaders when leaders were in short supply. (None of these events would overlap for at least the first 300 years following the Nightmare War).
During this time, many of the weapons, scrolls, and other magical goodies left over from the Old World were lost, destroyed, or depleted dealing with the demons and horrors who escaped the end of the war and had made themselves quite at home, further reducing the supply of items, and increasing the superstition and misunderstandings about them.
The Old World in Hindsight
Most societies see the Old World through rose colored glasses, as some items, especially durable works of stone, and such survive. There are no surviving records of the excess and debauchery that colored the end of the Old World. Equally obscured are the details that surround its end. Most assume that there was a sudden, unforseeable accident that ended it all. Some, especially hardline Trinitarians claim that it was the work of their angry gods punishing the world for its wickedness. The Nysertans view themselves as a continuation of the Old World society, though this is about as accurate as claiming modern America as a continuation of Aztec and Olmec society.
a Note on Presentation
The Old World, as a proper noun, began as a plot device in some of my prior submissions. It was sort of a joke, a reference to the Roman Empire, and a bit of satire to begin with. To present it as a wholly imaginative work that has been part of my own compilations for years would be misleading and perhaps do a disservice to the ideal of the Old World.
Thank you for slogging along with me.
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Anne Enright on 'The Forgotten Waltz'By Miranda Popkey
The writer Anne Enright, a native of Ireland, is perhaps best known for her 2007 Booker Prize winning novel The Gathering, a darkly beautiful novel about a family gathering in the wake of a suicide. In The Forgotten Waltz, her fifth novel and her first since winning the Booker, she takes up a seemingly more mundane plot: that of adulterous love. Gina, married to Conor, narrates her affair with Séan—himself married and father to a troubled daughter, Evie—which comes to a head as Ireland's economy collapses.
It's an affair whose outcome is known from almost the very first pages, and Enright is not interested in judging Gina or Séan—Gina believes, ultimately, that there is nothing to forgive and, if Enright does not agree with her outright, she makes Gina a sympathetic enough character that it is possible for the reader to do so. The considerable narrative pleasures of this novel lie in Enright's luminous language, as she sketches Gina's attempts to figure out what happened and how and why. The author, who has a quick wit and a hearty laugh, as well as a refreshingly no-nonsense attitude, spoke to me recently from the West Coast, where she was on book tour. Read More


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"Shell has been an exciting and friendly journey from day one!" Tan Si Yng, who started in the Shell Graduate Programme in mid-2010, is keen to say this is no exaggeration. "When I got the call from Shell HR, I was just so excited," Si Yng said. "The call was so prompt: the evening of my Shell Recruitment Day. I told my family first. We were all excited and happy.
"From day one at Shell I was welcomed warmly. It's a friendly place to work; I enjoy working with the people and different teams in Shell. From the start, Shell outlined opportunities for me to gain professional experience in different parts of the business. That too has been brilliant."
Based in Singapore and currently working in Shell's Finance department, Si Yng holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours from the National University of Singapore.
Si Yng's current role with Shell is as Downstream Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Global Business Performance Analyst.
"As part of my role, I monitor commercial and financial processes at the heart of our LNG business globally. The 'Downstream' part of my title refers to the ways Shell transforms natural gas, for example, into products for sale, like LNG, to our retail and commercial customers.


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Tithing is a spiritual law given by God to humankind to assist people in finding abundance, fulfillment, and gratitude in their everyday lives. The law of tithing is to give 10 percent of one's increase back to God, with God represented on the physical level by the source of one's spiritual teachings — often a church, synagogue, mosque, or a spiritual teacher. When a person tithes, the universe that works under the spiritual law of tithing says, "If you have that much to give, that means you are open to receive more."
As humankind fulfills its part of the covenant by giving 10 percent to God, then God fulfills Its part by continually blessing us. So, you may want to check it out with a joyful attitude of saying, "Lord, I am open to receive whatever it is that you bless me with." And then discover for yourself the blessing of fulfilling God's covenant.


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Jugs! There, I got your attention. But, similar to the spate of twee tea infusers of late, a gimmicky milk jug is a great thing. This one, which features udders, will never let you forget what you're actually pouring voer your cereal: 2% cow juice.
This soy milk jug had the same idea—but it's sad in comparison, because soy.
The Heifer Jug will be available this fall, for $24. The only way it would be cooler is if you could actually squeeze milk out of its udders. [OhGizmo]


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OAKLAND, Calif., May 3 (UPI) -- Stephen Curry ignited a third-period run Thursday and Golden State survived down the stretch for a playoff series-clinching 92-88 win over Denver.
The Warriors eliminated the favored Nuggets in six games, setting up a Western Conference semifinal confrontation with San Antonio.
Golden State led by 18 points early in the fourth period, then had to fight off a Denver comeback that that almost brought the Nuggets a victory.
Denver's Kenneth Faried went to the foul line with 32 seconds left and his team trailing by just three points.
Faried could make only 1-of-2 from the line, however, and after a Golden State turnover Wilson Chandler missed both a jumper and a tip-in attempt for the Nuggets.
Two foul shots by Jarrett Jack with 7.3 seconds remaining clinched the Golden State win.
Curry scored 22 points and he touched off a key surge in the third period by hitting three 3-pointers in a 90-second stretch. That helped send the Warriors on a 24-9 run after they had trailed by four in the early moments of the second half.
Draymond Green added 16 points for Golden State and Andrew Bogut had 14. Andre Iguodala led Denver with 24 points while Ty Lawson had 17.
Denver lost only three of its 41 home games during the regular season, but it was a home loss to Golden State in the second game turned out to be the key of the conference quarterfinal series.