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This month marks one year since Health Information Technology & Services formed. To celebrate its first anniversary, HITS published a Year in Review, which highlights the organization's major accomplishments, measures the breadth and impact of Health IT, and introduces inspiring staff who play a key role in advancing the mission of Michigan Medicine through technology.
"Over the last year, HITS has built new relationships while reinforcing our existing collaborations. We are focused on unifying and improving systems, tools, and processes – all aimed at building a stronger organization capable of better serving the evolving IT needs of patients, clinicians, researchers, students, and staff," said Andrew Rosenberg, M.D., chief information officer. "The Year in Review represents the incredible work of the HITS team and our U-M partners."
Read the HITS Year in Review: michmed.org/HITSYearReview
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WaterBot is a citizen scientist project that prototypes a low-cost, easy and mobile method to monitor small streams. The water-sensing bot measures temperature and conductivity as indirect measurements of Total Dissolved Solids, indicating changes in water quality. The data is transmitted from the bot and automatically uploaded to waterbot.org in real-time with the goal of empowering communities, educators and kids to monitor and log the effects of industry and pollution on their watershed systems.On Thursday October 27th, CREATE visited the Loyalhanna Watershed Association in Ligonier, PA, the first to pilot and test Waterbot in a project monitoring the effects of Marcellus Shale Drilling on the streams, lakes and rivers. The LWA will compare the data with other data loggers that they have been using and posting on their site: http://www.loyalhannawatershed.org/water.asp
Josh Penatzer and LWA share their expertise in placing sensors and best practices for installing sensors to avoid damage from wind, ice and animals. The CREATE Lab is excited to use these methods in the future to share cheap water monitoring technology. A huge thanks to Josh and the Loyalhanna Watershed Association for all their work! Look for more information about Waterbot pilot programs and availability in the future.
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The Australian Army senior leadership team has been articulating the need for our Army leadership style to evolve to take on a more modern form. On the other hand our Army prides itself on its high level of performance in a number of recent conflicts so our leadership must be effective. It is reasonable to ask what Modern Military Leadership is and why change to our leadership approach is necessary. I am one senior leader who believes that, like our equipment and force structure, the Army leadership approach must evolve if we are to remain relevant to the needs of our people, be able to respond to rapidly changing operational conditions and meet the expectations of our community.
What has changed?
I am wary of making generalisations about people but there is a growing body of evidence that the members of the generation from which we draw our new soldiers have different personal motivations and have different expectations of their leaders than their older colleagues. These new soldiers are better educated and more confident with technology than any previous generation but they are also willing to challenge authority and withdraw their efforts if they are not satisfied. Work places in both the private and public sector are adjusting to this new work force. Within the unique discipline needs of a military force we too must make adjustments to communicate with and motivate our newest members.
Australian people are more diverse than at any time in our history but we have more to do to access the complete potential of our recruiting base. To do so we need to provide a transparent and supportive work environment for a diverse range of Australians in which everybody feels welcome and safe to contribute. We must also do more to preserve our existing team mates. There is a growing awareness of mental health issues and the risk of suicide in our community and we are committed to caring for our wounded, injured and ill but stigmas continue to surround soldiers who identify with mental health concerns. So while being careful not to overstate the extent of these changed community expectations we need a leadership approach that is inclusive and taps into the tremendous capacity of a more diverse workforce.
Finally the nature of military operations has changed. Our operations are now executed by a joint force comprising all three services, and often civilian agencies, working together. The operating environment is complex and ambiguous, making centralised directive leadership less effective than well informed, decentralised decision making. Traditional Army directive leadership styles alienate many members of the joint and inter-agency team and too many Army leaders simply regard this as the fault of the other team members. There is a time and a place for simple, unambiguous direction but these times are rare in a complex and nuanced environment so we must have more than one leadership tool in our tool box.
What are the modern leadership styles we seek?
The labels I choose to describe a more modern leadership approach in the Army are "inspirational" and "authentic". Neither of these terms represents a revolutionary change in leadership doctrine. Authentic Leadership has been codified in a growing body of leadership material, perhaps taking its modern form from a book called True North by Bill George but in reality it has been practiced by great leaders for many years. One of my favourite quotes from Field Marshal Bill Slim is "Leadership is just plain you." This is a great quote to encapsulate a man who was comfortable in his skin, who had no airs of grandeur and who was most comfortable speaking in blunt, honest terms to his soldiers. Slim was an authentic leader.
Inspirational leaders are not new either but they tend to be regarded as natural leaders who are born with the ability to inspire. The "born not made" school of leadership theory suggested there was little to be gained trying to teach this inspirational style. Less naturally talented leaders needed to learn a more basic, directive style. I do not agree with the premise that we can't teach an inspiring leadership approach. I expect that an Army as proud and capable as ours can train leaders who can inspire their subordinates by their ethical behaviour, their willingness to share risks and hardship, to lead from the front and to demonstrate mastery of the job. These officers, WO and SNCO will tap into a discretionary effort our newest generation of soldiers retain within themselves, offering it only to those that inspire and challenge them.
Summary – Modern Leadership
To summarise where I seek to have leadership develop in Forces Command in order to meet the Chief and my expectations I offer the following:
I seek to develop leaders whose authority is based on ethical behaviour and professional mastery, not simply the badges of rank they wear. Ethical behaviour is the basis of our authority because without it we forfeit the right to give orders to our fellow citizens. Professional mastery is the product of a career long commitment to learning that means when the time comes we will be able to do all in our power to keep our soldiers safe and achieve our mission.
Inspirational leaders lead from the front by demonstrating the behaviours and values we seek in our subordinates. This means they must be physically and mentally fit, they must work hard to understand modern technology, and they must be able to explain the "why" of what they are asking their subordinates to do.
Authentic leaders are those that expose more of themselves to their subordinates to achieve a level of empathy and understanding with their team members. They do not role-play leadership traits but rather develop their own approaches to leadership based on their temperament and ability, and they are willing to admit they make mistakes. For example there should be no need to role play a hyper masculine, aggressive style to achieve an outcome in the Army when authentic behaviours based on ethical foundations and clear professional knowledge can achieve the same or better outcomes.
Don't mistake this for political correctness. A good example of the leadership climate I seek is embodied in the changes to our combat shooting training. This change is in part based on some improved techniques and targets but the main change is the transfer of a calm, mature, adult training environment we had observed in Australian Special Forces units. Soldiers exposed to the new leadership in combat shooting describe a much faster rate of learning and greater confidence in their ability to handle their weapon. Instructors inspire through their clear professional knowledge, their passion for the training and their determination to make their soldiers better. This is an example of a modern leadership approach that achieves a direct war fighting gain but can applied in any work environment in the Army.
About the author
Major General F.A. McLachlan is the Forces Commander of the @AustralianArmy.


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My mind is screwed up;
I did it to myself again;
I gave my all when it wasn't mine to give;
I bared it all when I needed to veil my inner self.
I know better than to do what I did;
I know that you know better than I do;
I know that it was just a game to you;
I know that it was passing time for you.
For me, it was a revelation;
For me, it was a release;
For me, it was a salvation;
For me, it was a paradise.
Time drew us together, now it draws us apart;
Time waits for no heart, for no mind;
Time marches on relentlessly, endlessly;
Time heals, so they say.
Life is complicated; life complicates;
Life is wonderful; life wanders;
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I want to share a new game that started over at Hummie's World. It is called Hide and Seek in her gallery. (check it out for more details) And you may win this kit just in time to scrap your sweetheart.
And if you play the game you will get this quick page just for trying.
Yes, some of you may have some of this kit as I had it on my blog last year. I worked it over and donated it for Hummie's game prizes.
Also watch the Project 52 Weeks of 2010 blog for the rest of the freebie I started posting before my computer crashed....See you later this evening with your goodies and more news!


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I'm 30 years old and I am training to be a Deck Officer in the British Merchant Navy, after I complete my training, I intend to live aboard my own yacht.
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Los Angeles: "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" snared North American viewers in its web this weekend, earning $35.4 million in ticket sales, industry tracker Exhibitor Relations estimated Sunday.
Sony's action-packed animation sees Peter Parker make way for Miles Morales as Spider-Man -- a black, Latino character new to theater-goers, but not comic book enthusiasts.
The Spider-Man of his dimension, Morales, voiced by Shameik Moore, joins forces with Spideys from parallel realities to stop a threat menacing all of them.
In at second was Warner Bros' crime film "The Mule," which earned $17.2 million. Clint Eastwood both directed and took the lead as a destitute 90-year-old who turns to transporting cocaine through Illinois for a Mexican drug cartel.
"Dr. Seuss' The Grinch" dropped one place to third, earning $11.6 million over the weekend. Benedict Cumberbatch voices the grouchy title character as he plots to steal Christmas.
Fourth place went to "Ralph Breaks the Internet," which took in $9.6 million after spending three weeks at the top of the box office. The animated film, a sequel to 2012's "Wreck It Ralph," has sold $154 million in domestic tickets since it opened.
In at fifth was Universal's newly-released "Mortal Engines," whose ticket sales stalled at $7.5 million.
The post-apocalyptic sci-fi sees Hera Hilmar star as the only person who can stop the city of London -- now a colossal wheeled predator -- from chomping up all in its path.
Rounding out the weekend's top 10 were:
"Creed II" ($5.4 million)
"Bohemian Rhapsody" ($4.1 million)
"Instant Family" ($3.7 million)
"Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" ($3.7 million)
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Lighting of the Advent Candle - 1st Sunday in Advent - Year C - November 29th, 2015/
A litany for the lighting of the first advent candle. For the 1st Sunday of Advent (Year C), November 29th, 2015.
Without hope, we have no direction, no purpose.
As we begin the season of Advent,
we wait in hopeful anticipation
of the newness God has brought and is bringing to this world.
We seek to live as a people of hope,
with our hearts set on our the life to come,
and our eyes set on the work we're called to do in the meantime.
We light this candle to symbolize our hope in Jesus' birth.
We gather to share this hope with one another.
Permission is given for use in congregational worship. Please give the following credit: "Written by Rev. Stephen M. Fearing - www.stephenmfearing.com"
Click below for other liturgies for the 1st Sunday in Advent (Year C) - November 29th, 2015


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Mercedes tuning specialist has a presence in over 100 countries across the globe.
Brabus has joined an elite group of car manufacturers that have a showroom presence on London's Park Lane. The German outfit opened its latest flagship store in the English capital in conjunction with partner Bob Forstner. Brabus branches can be found in 106 countries around the world, with the London showroom on par with those in Beijing, Shanghai, Los Angeles, Moscow, Dubai and Tokyo.
The grand opening took place last weekend, and the showstoppers included the Brabus 850 iBusiness, the massive Brabus 700 6x6, and a Mercedes 280 SE convertible rebuilt from the ground up the Brabus Classic. Brabus has been highly successful on the British market for more than three decades," declared Prof Bodo Buschmann, founder and CEO of Brabus Group at the event. "With our new BRABUS Flagship Store in London we want to be even closer to our demanding customers on the island, and we are delighted to have found the perfect partner in Bob Forstner and his team for our branch in the British capital."


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Has your December already started filling up with party dates for the Christmas season? I actually went to my first get together holiday dinner over the weekend and have two more this week! I love getting dressed up for parties this time of the year...just let me pile on the sequins and sparkly stuff and I'm a happy girl. Okay, so wearing sequin leggings is on the top of my list this holiday season...what's yours?
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I saw some other dogs on the trail, so I went into my "little dog" stance. Mom says I'm herding, but I don't know anything about that. We don't live on a ranch or anything, but I think I came from one! Does that count?
Mom told me there are places where I can go learn about it. There are sheep there too. I've never met a sheep….I wonder if they like to run and play too? Or would I have to be the boss and make them behave? I think I'll get on the internet and check this out when we get home. Sounds like fun!!
Hey, Toby! Come help me do some more sniffing! We might be on to something here.
I ended up in the middle of a bunch of brambles. They really are blackberry bushes, but they're all over the place. Mom says they're invasive. I remember those black things on them last summer. Hu-mans actually eat them! Not me. I like the stuff lying around out here, but Mom won't let me eat that either.
Mom said her boots were making a sucking sound. Not me! The more mud the better, I say!
Can you see that ice there? I had fun playing with it. It was just like a rock, but tasted a little like water.
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We are beginning the journey to launch a new type of medical mission! It is an empowering, community building approach to healthcare.
The Medical Mission
Our first project will be to build a clinic in Kyamosongi, Uganda, (near Fort Portal). As we move forward, three values will remain constant in all that we undertake:
Here We Gooooo!
Future Medical Mission Trips!!! Are YOU excited!?!?
- May 31 – June 13 2019 – Medical Mission for future Medical Mission Team leaders.
- Tentative: Fall 2019 and January 2019 – Medical Mission
The focus of these teams is to instruct community health workers with a hands on clinical teaching approach. Teams will be multi-disciplinary. Community health workers will need to know how to take x-rays, perform labs, reconstitute medications, etc.
Medical mission team members will raise funds to cover their mission expenses as well as a portion of ongoing salaries of the community workers. Team members don't just sign up for their time on the ground in Uganda. When they sign up for a mission with us they are agreeing to support the clinic for a minimum commitment of at least 5 additional days (2 hours per day max) of "medical traffic".
Mission trips are approximately 10 – 14 days. Details would be similar to our Adventure Mission trips, with the addition of raising funds for ongoing clinic support and of course having a more intensive and focused mission related to medical service. As with our Adventure Missions, we also build in a day of rest and seeing a bit of the country of Uganda into every team.
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105: PLC One Shots
A one shot, or "differential", is used to cultivate a signal that is precisely one scan in duration. As shown in the diagram above, when a signal is applied to a contact (a Pushbutton in the diagram above), no matter how long the signal stays on, a pulse of one scan...read more
104: PLC Scanning
An understanding of PLC scanning is important to one's understanding of PLC programming as a whole, no matter what platform you may be using. Generally, PLC programs are scanned from beginning to end. As logic for each rung and routine are solved, the status of bits...read more
103: PLC Programming Memory Organization
When designing a PLC system, one of the first steps you must take is to determine memory allocation and organization. A little time spent planning and assigning your memory usage before programming can save a lot of time in the end. Years ago, memory came at a...read more
102: PLC Programming Organization
Despite its importance, there are no rigid, set-in-stone rules for PLC programming organization. The organizational method described below is one that is commonly used by large machine builders; however, there are other techniques you can choose to employ. The key...read more
101: PLC Programming Preparation
Learn to Write Ladder Logic For those who are just starting to learn how to write ladder logic, writing your own template is simple. Here's a great way to start practicing: Write some mutually latching/unlatching rungs for maintenance/manual mode and auto mode. Write...read more


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To keep up in today's rapidly evolving wireless communications market, you need tools that enable you to efficiently maintain legacy networks in addition to the new 3G and 4G networks now being installed. And as the market continues to expand, you're being required to service more base stations than ever before. This means completing sweeps quickly, performing calibrations instantly, and implementing fast trace naming while in the field.
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Future Of Work Solutions Summit 2019
Catalyst is joining with key industry partners to deliver the Future of Work Solutions Summit for business leaders, education leaders and HR directors.
Focusing on the areas of Future of Jobs, Growth and Learning, and Leading the Change, the Summit is a must attend event to prepare business leaders to make courageous changes in your business organisations and for educators to prepare people for the workforce of the future.
Automation is, and will continue to massively impact the jobs that we do, and the skills we require to do them. We will discuss the importance of considering automation as a strategy, no matter what size of business you run. We will also look at the skill set that employees need to cultivate and will endeavour to give our attendees tools and techniques to automate, in a sustainable and ethical way.
Learning is now life long, it is no longer the sole responsibility of our educational institutes to provide this. We will showcase some creative approaches that both educational institutes and business are taking to prepare our young people for the Future of Work. We will also delve into lifelong learning, and discuss how leaders can foster it in their organisations, ensuring that their employees can adapt as the business around them changes
Powered By Deloitte: Being a leader in this time of change, comes with its challenges.
We want to empower local leaders, to take the steps they need to remain competitive, and give them the tools to bring their employees along with them on this journey. We will look at the changing role of the manager/leader, the benefits of understanding your employee experience and navigating the changing talent dynamic.
Who should attend?
The Summit offers a unique opportunity for business leaders, HR directors and education leaders to drive the change required to thrive in the changing world of work.
Why attend?
Connect with other business leaders and educators who are passionate about adapting and growing with the changes that come with the Future of Work.
Glean invaluable insight from global leaders and researchers who will discuss automation, lifelong learning and how to lead in this rapid time of change.
Be inspired by local and international organisations, who have navigated these challenges, grew their business & inspired their people.
Hear what educators here in Northern Ireland are doing prepare their students, and how you might adapt this for your institutes.
Be challenged to act. Join the breakout sessions, where we go deep on some of our topic areas, inspiring you and giving you tools to take decisive steps in your organisation.
After an inspiring day at the Summit you will walk away feeling empowered to act in your own organisation. Seize this opportunity. Join with us. Now is the time!
Maxine Mawhinney
Ravin Jesuthasan
MD & Global Practice Leader, Willis Towers Watson
Jackie Henry
office senior partner,
deloitte NI
Will Gosling
Human Capital Partner,
Deloitte uk
Anna Thompson
Regional lead for Employee-to-Employee Learning Program, Google
Peter Barber
Edel Doherty
Managing Director, BEYOND Business Travel
Chris Gregg
Founder & Ceo,
Shauna McCloy
Head of Employability & Career Services, Ulster University
Peter Worth
Educator & Learning Designer, School Retool
David D'Souza
Director of Membership,
Martin Tierney
Seating Matters
Gillian Armstrong
Director of business engagement,
Ulster University
8.00am – 8.45am
Registration and Light Breakfast
9.00am – 9.30am
9.30am – 10.45am
Future of Jobs
Ravin Jesuthasan will deliver the keynote address in this session on automating in an ethical and sustainable way. Local leaders Peter Barbour from Allstate and Shauna McCloy from Ulster University and Chris Greg from Lightyear and Edel Doherty from Beyond Business Travel will discuss their experiences of automation and the impact it has had on their organisations. This session will end with a panel discussion where delegates questions will be posed to the panel.
10.45am – 11.00am
Tea and Coffee
11.15am – 12.30pm
Future of Growth and Learning
This session will focus on skills, education and lifelong learning for the Future of Work. It will be led by David D'Souza, Director of Membership at CIPD and Professor Gillian Armstrong from Ulster University Business School. Dr Anne Looney from Dublin City University will talk about how they are preparing primary school teachers at college for the Future of Work. School Re-tools Peter Worth will explore how to develop education leaders to bring about change in their institutions. Anna Thompson will discuss how Google approaches life-long learning and development.
12.30pm – 1.30pm
Lunch Break
1.30pm – 2.45pm
Breakout Seminars
Delegates will have a choice of breakout seminars that will provide an opportunity to explore the topics in more depth and focus on practical outcomes that individuals can take away to prepare their organisations for the Future of Work. The seminar choices are:
- Education: A Shared Journey
- A Practical Start to Automating
- The Changing Talent Dynamic
- Tools for the Future of Work
Each seminar will be led by an expert in the field and observers will be on hand to record the outcomes of each session and report back later in the day.
2.45pm – 3.00pm
Tea & Coffee
3.00pm – 4.10pm
Leading the Change: Powered by Deloitte
Will Gosling Human Capital Partner at Deloitte and Jackie Henry, Northern Ireland Office Senior Partner at Deloitte will provide the keynote address for this session; discussing what does it take to lead and what are the dynamics involved. This will be followed by two local case studies from Martin Tierney from Seating Matters and David Anderson from Liberty IT. Delegates will get the opportunity to question the speakers on their experiences and the lessons they have learnt.
4.00pm – 4.15pm
Seminar Session Feedback
The seminar observers will form a panel to provide feedback on the key points from each session. This is your chance to hear back on what delegates discussed at the different seminars.
4.45pm – 5.00pm
Final Thoughts and Next Steps
Our host Maxine Mahwinney will be joined on stage by Elaine Smyth, Director of Innovation Community at Catalyst to conclude the day and consider what each of us need to do to ensure that Northern Ireland is ready for the Future of Work.
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Thank you for your interest in the Future of Work Summit. The Summit focuses on the areas of Future of Jobs, Growth and Learning, and Leading the Change, the Summit is a must attend event to prepare to make courageous changes in your business organisations and for educators to prepare people for the workforce of the future.
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A lot of people don't realise just how stiff a test it is at Ascot, I've got it 2.4 seconds slower than Newmarket a course most people think of as a stiff course, I'm looking at this because HARRY ANGEL 5/4 has got beaten twice at this course and distance but does seem to have improved since it was beaten by Caravaggio but so has this one so it should be a good race and I expect they will head the market, I will stick with my ratings and go with Harry Angel but only if there's any value in the betting, which there isn't, I personally couldn't back it after those 2 defeats previously here but I also couldn't back against it, so maybe a race to watch and savour.
Harry Angel 4th
Despite only being a class 5 race it's very intriguing to try and solve because there are no natural front-runners in the race, there are a few horses with negatives against their names but the topweight Powerful Dream could be a danger, it runs on strongly at 5furlongs as though this trip will suit but I'm not convinced but couldn't rule it out completely either, Whitecrest is my 2nd top rated but this horse needs a fast early pace so the leaders are tiring as it comes with a late surge but those up front here might have kept plenty in reserve to repel the late challengers, ROBBIE ROO ROO 11/2 is my 3rd top rated and the jockey who rides this horse regularly has a 4-12 win rate for this small stable so it looks as though they are expecting a good showing in this race whilst my top rated is MAGIC MOMENTS 4/1 who usually likes to track the leaders and stays on strongly at the finish and if it was my horse I would make sure the race run at a decent pace and if not then attempt to lead from start to finish.
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We currently have two football teams which have ran for many years, as well as both a netball team and a badminton team which are new for the 17/18 academic year. These teams play matches against other University of Bristol societies and give our members the chance to meet people with similar interests.
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mapman1138 Posts: 68
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...that I have to wait at least two more months before mine gets here! Who knows if I'll even have a job by then?
mayday2 Posts: 2The C230's power steering pump and reservoir is located under the gray plastic cover on the intake manifold side of the engine. Does anyone know how you get this cover off to access the power steering pump/reservoir?0
quickb Posts: 3Is anyone experiencing issues with the sound of the car? Not in general, but only when you first start the car. The sound eventually subsides into a much quieter engine sound, but for about 30 seconds, it's quite load. I had a parking garage porter comment on the sound, and I've been conscious of it ever since.0
Yeah, it's louder than normal for awhile when I first start it up in the morning. I wouldn't be worried about it.0
m3fan Posts: 30I don't own one, but I've read a few reviews and the consensus is that the C230 Kompressor makes those noises. That's SUPERCHARGED for ya! Keep it noisy!0
lukyme Posts: 46This is my only slight dissapointment with my C230K. This engine is not as refined as what I'm accustomed to. Such as the Japanese V6's (some 4's too), Previous BMW, ect. I'm not complaining, as I knew what I was getting. I drove the C240 Sedan with that little V6, and it was so much smoother. But I wanted the sport coupe. It really growls when you first start it up, but just as you indicated, within a minute or so, she quiets down. They all do it. Maybe thats why the sales person always started one up, and pulled it around for me to test drive only after it warmed up.0
pixmation Posts: 9The cabin is so air tight that I found myself have to slam the trunk hard in order to close it. Sometimes I have to try 2-3 times before it closes properly.0
jjpeter Posts: 230I've noticed our C230 sounds a little "agricultural" when it first lights up. But like all have mentioned, once it warms up (after about 30-45 seconds) things smooth out. The earlier model, in the 99 and 2000 C class was even less refined. For this go-around some internal improvements were made to quiet the motor down. I'll say one thing though,,, this little motor goes! Once that blower kicks in, one gets throw back into the seat and you just hold on! I don't know of another 4 cylinder motor that is currently on the market that has the thump of this German 2.3 liter Kompressor. None.0
jpnwdc Posts: 42jjpeter - you obviously have never driven a Saab 9-3 SE HOT (High Output Turbo) or Viggen. Saab's 4 cyl. turbos are known for getting tons of power and torque from relatively small 4 cyl. engines. They are also quite smooth and refined, much more so than the Kompressor engine. (I've driven the C230 and currently have a 2000 Saab 9-3SE.) The C230 probably handles better, especially since it's rear wheel drive.0
petercrase Posts: 19Picked up my car on 2/6/02 from service dept.of Berberian European Motors in Stockton, CA, my local dealer. C230K C Coupe, build date 11/01, in service date, 1/6/02, Purchased from Auto Stiegler, Encino CA. Mileage at time of service, 1,683.
1. Rearmost muffler heat shield rattles when door, hood or hatch closes.
1a. Heat shield hold down bolt loose, dealer retorqued bolt.
2. When manual seats are brought forward, carpet mats catch on seat sliders, rolling over and goughing out the foam backing and leaving grease marks on top of carpet mat.
2a. MBZ regional rep verified with 3 other like vehicles, he will relate to MBZ, they will notify dealer when a resolution is available so a warranty repair can be scheduled.
3. Aluminum trim in console is mismounted, about a quarter of an inch high on right side, near cupholder door.
3a. Service advisor pushed down hard on trim, it popped down into place and stayed.
4. Rear hatch rubbing body opening at bottom outside corners, leaving abrasion marks in paint on hatch and top of bumper.
4a. MBZ regional rep verified with 3 other like vehicles, he will relate to MBZ, they will notify dealer when a resolution is available so a warranty repair can be scheduled.
5. Front grill top mounting bolts loose.
5a. Service advisor tightened bolts.
6. Windows down feature with electronic key, need to be within 2 feet of car receptor to make windows operate.
6a. No resolution yet, dealer could not verify until I picked up car and demonstrated problem to him. While pointing key at receptor in door handle, locking/unlocking works fine, window up/down feature only works sporadically. Same results with either key, windows feature will always work when very close to car, but intermittenly when further away. Service advisor will check with tech and call me.
7. Rattle in passenger door.
7a. Dealer tech lubed/adjusted side panel by glovebox.
8. Tires have 37 lbs of pressure all around from dealer.
8a. I haven't adjusted tire pressure yet, 32 lbs all around seems to be the accepted norm in my area. Mercedes recommends 28 lbs in front and 32 lbs in rear, but says additional psi is ok.
2002 C230K Hatchback Coupe, Alabaster White with Oyster Cloth interior, 6 Speed manual trans, Bose Stereo and 6 CD Changer.0
djtopper Posts: 3Hi folks,
I'm flip flopping between the RSX type S, the Saab 9-3 SE and the C230. The baby benz sure has some nice safety features. But how do you all deal with no rear wiper? I'd be at a serious loss in my Integra right now without one.
Seems odd, no? Anybody have some clues?
I was going through the same choices as you this past summer. I decided on the ccoupe. The lack of wiper really isn't a big problem, though it would be nice to have. So far, the only real problem that I've had is with standing water on the rear on start-up.
I can't comment on whether it's a problem in the snow, since we had none in Jersey this winter (sure, no snow right after I decide to get steel rims and snow tires - go figure!). But I haven't really felt the need for one at all.
I know that you didn't ask, but I'll give you my reasons why I picked the ccoupe over the other two anyway: the rsx has virtually no back seat, esp. headroom. The Saab's pedal placement is odd, and the colors really suck the past two years as they limit the choices in prep for the new 9-3. Also, both are fwd with fewer safety features. Finally, my color (Orion blue) is just too good to pass up. Good luck with the choices! Enjoy the test drives.0
chowchow3 Posts: 9Anyone has suggestions as to how I can boost the power of the antenna? First of all, let me ask a really basic question. My understanding is that this car has a diffused antenna so nothing is supposed to stick out, right? I just want to make sure there isn't a button that I should press to activate the antenna.
I live and work in areas that have lots of valleys. I almost have no reception to any FM radio stations.
78280z Posts: 2When the weather is warm, I live in Texas, and the auto fan is on, blasting fan on high, the car will stutter like it is out of gas and die. This happens when standing still or moving. This has happened 6 days so far, since Dec., and on days it happens it continues all day long, unless I turn off the fan. Dealer has had the car two times and has not been able to find anything wrong. This is my first MB and I am not impressed so far!0
timjack Posts: 7Has anyone taken in the car to have the high pitch whine fixed that occurs in the 1st start of the day? Carol at 800-FOR-MERCEDES has the car and hers doesn't make the noise and thinks it's unacceptable. She told me to have service start up a couple next to mine to see if they make the noise also.0
w1pat Posts: 2my dealer has just informed me that my c230 with 48,000 miles needs a $650 air flow meter. my car has had all recommended services. has anyone else has this type of emission control problem?
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I had this occur on my 1995 C220 and the dealer told me it is perectly normal. The car always did this when it was cold, the mechanics told me it was something to do with the emissions system. It did it from 00015 miles right up through 40,000 when I traded the car. My y2k C230 does not do this though, so it must have a different design.0
308tw Posts: 2I also have to be within 2- 3 feet for my auto window down feature to work(#6 on your problem list) I also have to stand there for about 3-4 seconds for it to activate. I have changed batteries and everthing else involving the remote works fine. If you find out anything, please pass it on.
austindriver Posts: 1This is my first MB - I will get the pre-owned MB warranty - how expensive are they to maintain? Salesman says $1 per day?!0
brunomg Posts: 1Just read all of your comments. 1st time on this thing. Think its a good idea. Bought c230 in Jan 2002 and have to be honest, I've had zero major problems and love the car so far.
1. Rough engine. Bothered me a little at 1st, but then got used to it and am happy now. Just didnt have that throaty rumble that I thought a car like this should have. Engine is supposed to be very reliable though and so thats good.
2. Opening windows, etc with keys. Yes, its a problem, but I don't realy do it, so it hasn't bothered me too much. After reading your comments, realize it wasn't just my imagination and that you have to hold the key close to use this function. If this is the case, what's the use of the function anyway? Hope MB gets this fixed.
3. Have the sport package and have noticed quite a bit of wear on the tires. Don't think I'll get more than 12000 miles on these (Michilin zr rated). Have gotten varying answers from the dealer, but this is what I've found out and what I'm going to do. The Mich's I've got on the car right now are the summer sport tires. They only have a treadwear rating of ~ 200. This is very low. Combine this with the car's heavy weight ~4000 lbs (thats alot for sch a small car) and its no wonder the things wear out quick. So, Michilin makes an all season YR rated tire that has a treadwear rating of ~400. 1st, I've driven this car in snow once and its an experence I don't want to hacve again. Rear wheel drive, wide tires, lots of power, look out. 2nd these YR rated tires are still low profile, etc, etc, so the look will be the same. 3rd, I don't think I'll sacrifice so much in handleing.
Anyway, jyst some issues I've had. Hope this helps0
revka Posts: 1,750and thanks for your message. I'm sure other C230 owners passing through here will appreciate your notes. Feel free to also join us in our main Mercedes-Benz C230 discussion. Happy motoring!
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lucky14you Posts: 1Thinking of getting the MB C230 and am wondering how it handles in the snow. I live in Ontario, Canada where we get some and have had a few close calls in the past. I wanted to check this out as far as handling goes before I sign on the dotted line...Comments?0
eireforevr Posts: 1I have a 6 month old Mercedes C230. Since I have owned the car, it has been intermittently dropping out of cruise control. On one instance I got a malfunction message and my dealer did some work on the car, but it did not fix the problem. I am wondering if anyone out there has a similar problem and was successful in getting it fixed. If so, I would like to hear from you.0
mbenzc230k Posts: 5My 2002 C230K with 1900 miles has creaking noises coming from the windshield's bottom/far-edge of dashboard. It starts out quietly and gets quite loud as you drive on. Has anyone experienced this problem?0
sixfeettwelve Posts: 3Glad I dropped in...Seems some of you need some reassurance. Snow.. dusting.. drive in a lower gear, that is what the sports shifter is for...tap it to the left, down the gear range. Snow...deep.. don't they plow the roads where you live? Just kidding. Like all rear wheel drive cars with traction control, the idea here is to go slow. Sometimes letting the car go without any pressure on the gas pedal will get you started. As your momentum increases, small amounts of pressure will bring the car to speed.
Noise...from the engine... If it is a 2002, that supercharger does make noise when first started. Get used to it. If it is a 2003, with the loss of one horsepower and a significantly smaller engine ( 1.8 ) have the dealer check the balance shafts.
Let me know if this helps.0
quick_silver Posts: 7Before you invest, check out the 2002 car issue of Consumer Reports. The RELIABILITY section has some interesting info. If you're looking to buy a $35,000+ MB, you will be smart to check these ratings..........0
I'm interested - can you give a web link?0
retguy Posts: 3Mine is a C320 with 1200 miles on it. Orion Blue is a knockout color esp with Oyster Leather interior. I find the steering effort high when attempting quick turns from a start. What up with that? Why does the recirc light go out on it's own with the auto temp on?0
berrill Posts: 3Hi I purchased a new C Class coupe in 2002, it's the new spec 1.8 litre compressor motor, evolution spec.
I purchased the car from new; it now has 8,000 miles on the clock. Due to my frustration I have given the car back to the dealer and they are giving me a new 2003 model, unfortunately I have to pay in an additional $ 4,000.00.
It seems as if most of you are extremely happy with your cars, so this gives me faith that my new one will give me years of trouble free motoring, I would love to hear your comments on the problems I have had.
Here they are, remember this is a new car.
EPS failed
ABS failed
BAS Failed
The boot has to be slammed to get it to close
Starter motor replaced
Ventilation control knob ceased
Sunroof wind deflector jammed.
Ineffective air conditioner
Doors unlock whilst driving
Occasionally when pulling off the engine idles roughly, as if it's operating on one cylinder, pressing the accelerator has no effect, the engine works fine after turning it off and on again
Seatbelt sensors failed to detect the passenger was not wearing their belt.
The worst problem must be the constant rattles that emulate from the sunroof and the hatch back where the drawstrings attach to (Please e mail me if you have managed to solve these problems)
Fortunately after reading your comments it seems as if there are many happy customers out there hopefully my second Coupe will be better please feel free to e mail me on [email protected] with your comments0
huntzinger Posts: 356You have quite a long, bizzare list of problems there - - if I were in your shoes, I think I'd also choose to drop the $4K to swap cars.
Insofar as diagnosing the problems, the most common theme is electrical/electronics. Its not really normal for so many subsystems to fail independently, so I'd suspect it to be something more basic. For example, a bad alternator could be putting out "dirty" power which then fries the other sytsems.
tsberkey4 Posts: 40I just bought my first benz this week- a c230 coupe. I know that I am responding to posts that are months old, but my salesman explained to me that the reason you have to be so close to the car to operate the windows is that it is mandated by safety requirements. Since the windows work in both directions (up AND down), you must be able to see them so that no one (i.e., a small child) could be in the way while the windows were going up. Hence, your door locks can operate on radio frequency over longer distances, while your windows MUST be controlled by infra-red, which only works within a very few uninterupted feet. Try doing your windows once and while they are in motion, put your other hand in between the key and your car. The windows will stop.
Hope this helps you.0
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Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: acupuncture, fibroid treatment, fibroids, health care, medical care, uterine fibroids
It's been a long while since I posted because I am not sure about what I want this to be. there are so many facets to my life, that choosing to write about one, or present one only seems so reductive and limited. I wanted the blog to be a forum to share information and knowledge that was useful to me, but it started to seem schizophrenic. do I write about parenting or grad school? dealing with being poor or health care vows? music/art stuff or gender violence ? it goes on and on.
Still, as I am harvesting knowledge to be able to survive and function, it is starting to feel short-sighted not to share it. Especially when there seems to be a lack of information out there that could be helpful to people, which brings me to my present scenario.
I have recently been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, and as I started to do my research I quickly realized that there isn't a ton of reliable information readily available. What I found is often contradictory or unclear and even doctors seem to have diverging opinions ( surprise surprise). For starters it was difficult to get a diagnosis in the first place. I began having symptoms a few years back, actually, but my yearly exam did not yield much besides the routine "oh well, you know, you should get on the pill to help with cramps".
Maybe I was just going to the wrong doctors. It also may be that fibroids are hard to find until they become sizable, or the symptoms become disruptive to everyday life.
Even figuring out what a fibroid is has been a challenge. It is a growth, usually benign ( though not always), that can grow in and around the uterus. It can cause pain, heavier bleeding, bloating, cramps, and infertility. The causes of fibroids are unknown though there is a correlation with hormonal imbalances, stress, being overweight, poor diet, and being over 35. So I got the stress, but I am not over 35, or overweight. I eat well, and don't drink.
Still, they came.
Where it gets even murkier is: how can fibroids be treated?
One doctor told me I should do an ultrasound to see where the fibroids are located, and make sure they are benign, in addition to monitor their growth closely. She also let me know that at their present size (she used a golf ball comparison, and now that's all I can think about when I see a golf ball) they could seriously endanger my ability to have a child. Another doctor instead was fairly dismissive and suggested the pill to take away my period completely and manage the symptoms. BUT, if there is a correlation between fibroids and hormonal imbalances, why would you want to throw in more hormones, and synthetic ones at that? I am wary of that.
There is surgery and ultrasound therapy although it is prohibitively expensive and often the fibroids just come back. Not for me.
Other things that have been shown to help are acupuncture, changing your diet ( no processed foods/alcohol/refined sugar and all the other bad stuff), exercise and therapeutic massages. The problem with those things is that they are expensive, in a way that can only make my stress worse. Still, not doing anything is not an option.
Thank god the Chicago Women's Clinic has sliding fee scale acupuncture, so I had my first session today. Acupuncture is definitely not pleasant, the insertion of the needles is not painful, but I did feel an ache, tightness and electric shock-like sensation that was pretty unpleasant. I also was given supplements by the acupuncturist to help with healing.
I imagine it will take a bit for acupuncture to make a difference, but when I came home the pain that I usually have where the fibroids are flared up for a few hours and I had to lay down. I am hopeful it will get better.
So here is where I am at. I do want to share how treatment goes in the hopes that it can be helpful to others dealing with similar situations. I am embedding some links that I found in doing research, though it is only a portion of the information I came across. I wanted to include some of the sites that seemed to explain things clearly and in a concise manner.
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so, i went to italy to see my grandmother last minute , because she fell very ill, and it was time to go say goodbye.
i knew it would be painful, and i thought that making a sort of video diary would help diffuse some of the most overwhelming feelings.
i always forget how much i miss being there until i am there, but then as i listen to some fucked up racist or homophobic joke i also remember why i left, at least partly.
it was especially helpful to see some very old friends, and feel some continuity between past and present which often eludes me.
here it is:
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back from my third Allied Media Conference, and feeling like it has been the most beneficial yet!
of course the workshops and skill sharing was visionary and inspiring, but more so what got me is all that is intangible and unexplainable, like the sense of community or acceptance.
it felt like home, which is such an elusive concept for me in my day-to-day life. I am so fortunate that I was able to bring my daughters with me this time. They were a bit apprehensive at first, but dove right in it, and voiced feeling comfortable in a way they had not felt in a long time.
the downside of this is that coming back to chicago feels like dipping your feet in icy water, the sense of community and nurture dissipated. It's such a hard city to crack, and even as I have been having conversations with people who have grown up here, or have been here for a long time, there is a general agreement on the fragmentation that seems so particular to the city, its outwardly deeply individualistic nature.
my faves this year were the secret survivors project, and the awesome m/others discussion workshop.
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yesterday was the culmination of the Hull House artist in residence experience with our collective show.
It was really amazing to get to dig through the history of the house, and of the city in general. It's funny that while I was putting up the silhouettes this dude stopped to tell me that he thought the Hull House was one of the most evil places in Chicago, because of all the ghosts. I have only felt safe and protected by the incredible strength and history of all the amazing people that passed through here.
my project, "present pasts", is an attempt to capture some of those fears and mistrust that expose themselves in the ghost stories and let them out into the open. I also wanted to create a connection between past and present immigrant experience. the silhouettes are from 19th century immigrants, and the words I embroidered on them are from contemporary ones that moved to the city recently.
the twist of the story is that all of the work got stolen within the first day of being up. Very upsetting if i think about the unending hours I put into this, but no gain being pissed.
at least i got some pictures!
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Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: art school, college, financial aid, graduate school, higher education, MFA, money, SVA
so, i got my financial aid letter from SVA, and it's too funny not to share. so many schools talk about how they value diversity and equal opportunity and how they are committed to helping students.
the estimated cost of school is 54,000$ a year. which is insane. but even more insane perhaps is how much they are offering me.
they are willing to loan me 22,ooo dollars, and the rest i guess i am expected to borrow from a bank, or a private corporation.
i am posting this because money is so taboo within the art school context it's becoming suffocating. no one wants to talk about privilege, and inequality. it's all about the arts, ideas and an inflated sense of entitlement or merit.
i want to expose how the reality of paying for fancy art schools is impossible unless you are rich ( or your family is wealthy). today i send in my letter turning down SVA's "offer". i would love for people to share their stories of how they paid for their education.
p.s i blacked out my address because i don't really want it to be public.
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this might seem totally ridiculous, but since i am totally broke, i have to come up with creative solutions to the growing needs of two growing children.
oona and florence have ben wanting to learn how to dance for so long, and it was always too expensive. ( oona tap, florence hip hop).
i have looked into grants and scholarship, but there is nothing for individual students that want to learn, only for " exceptionally talented individuals" and all that. how is a kid supposed to start doing thing they want and get good at them?
there are many excellent schools in chicago, but of course i can't afford them. i started a kickstarter to defray cost of tuition, i hope it works!


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Publishing Business Today brings a link to a January Boing Boing story about a study of the e-book price at which people will make the buy decision, and what price level brings the most profit to the publisher. Maybe we shouldn't be surprised that there are differences between US and UK book buyers, but that they are so dramatic is striking. Whether most revenue is raised at $0.99 or $9.99, there are some impressively expensive e-books, as this Publishing Perspectives post tells us. Joe Wikert gives us the example of this calculus book, "available as a new product in print from Amazon for $264. The Kindle edition is $230, a whopping savings of just under 13%". (Though I do see that Amazon is willing to rent it to you for just $80.29!) E-book pricing it could be said has yet to settle down.
The real debate however seems to revolve around that 99¢ e-book price. Indie author David Gaughran has strong views. Whatever he says, the decision on what price to put on a book has to be different for a self-published author and a regular book publisher. Not sure why this should present anyone with a problem, but it does seem to. Maybe indie authors think overhead is immoral.
Dear Author discusses the idea that there's some connection between price and value. While I agree that with trade books price and value do not march together, I think she overstates the case. I think there are a many books where price can accurately reflect value. A technical manual detailing the chemistry and physics of nuclear plant maintenance would clearly be worth a lot of money to the owner of such a plant. If refusing to buy the $200 book meant that you were less prepared for the meltdown, there are not too many people who would praise your parsimony. Using the same example: if the book was published at $19.95 it wouldn't sell a single copy more (except perhaps by mistake) than if it were priced at $500. If you've got a nuclear plant, you need this; if not, not.
Not sure why Melville House should be weighing in like this on the retail prices of academic books. Sure some academic books have been overpriced, but there are costs involved in creating them which the likes of Melville House has never dreamed of, and the value equation is fundamentally different.
Whatever it is that you'll pay, Simon Dunlop suggests at Book Business that it's all going to change anyway. I dare say publishers will eventually manage to get themselves organized so that bits of books can be purchased, but it really is a lot harder than just saying it.


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Re: Owensboro, KY area newly expanded coverage but still the samestevetjr Mar 24, 2017 12:31 PM (in response to sim3111)
- Member Since: May 20, 2012
The 6 Plus doesn't support Band 12 (700 A Block Spectrum) aka low band. With low band spectrum the signal carriers farther and penetrates objects (buildings, trees & etc) better even though it is a bit slower. Until a few years ago AT&T and Verizon used their size (duopoly) and bought up 93% of all the available low band spectrum when it went up for auction so all the other carriers essentially didn't get any. Now to prevent that at the most recent auction the FCC put protections in place so that couldn't happen again. Anyway a few years ago Verizon which had built its entire LTE network on its low band so they had coverage everywhere was coming to a grinding halt because as I mentioned above it is slower and doesn't have the same bandwidth as the higher bands. So Verizon came to T-Mobile and offered to sell them low band in a lot of markets for cash and some higher band spectrum to which Verizon called it XLTE and of course T-Mobile calls their low band extended LTE. Even though this was known when the iPhone 6 came out and the iPhone 6 has 30 LTE bands built into it, for some reason Apple decided not to include Band 12 even though Samsung and others had started too or at least included a Band 12 capable radio so they could update the firmware and activate it. Apple being Apple decided not to do either.
Now looking at an unofficial map but which tends to be quite accurate T-Mobile did get Band 12 spectrum in the Owensboro area and it is available now for deployment. (Some markets had to wait due to channel 51 issues) but doesn't look like it is live yet but does look like it is getting close since if you drill down on T-Mobile's map and click on some areas close it shows pockets of Extended LTE so it may be picking up a tower a ways a way but again means the tower upgrades are getting closer. To give you an idea of the propagation of signal from a tower it generally takes 4 higher band towers to cover the same are as 1 low band tower, so that's why you are seeing better signal closer to towns since that is generally where the towers are because it covers more people but also a tower requires what is called a backhaul which is the fiber data line which tend not to be available away from populated areas which is why low band is so valuable.
Now with that being said first the 6s iPhones and above do support Band 12 so as they continue to upgrade towers things will only get better however and this is anecdotal and my personal experience and that is iPhones antennas tend to seem to struggle for signal more. If you search signal issues on this forum you will see iPhone complaints far outweigh the Android complaints. Second is I have a friend who complains about signal at his house (he loves T-Mobile for all the other perks so he keeps them) and didn't believe me when I told him it was his phone not T-Mobile because I know there is a tower fairly close to his house and he has a Band 12 capable iPhone yet my signal is always substantially stronger than his standing right next to him in his driveway.
When looking at T-Mobile's coverage map make sure to drill down, when I pulled up Owensville it looked really good except around Fordsville but when drilling down the magenta got lighter and said "Fair" in a lot of areas outside the cities. Fair can be spotty especially when indoors or in heavily wooded areas. Now of course Band 12 will eliminate a lot of that.
Here is a link to that 700mhz T-Mobile map, again not official T-Mobile but quite accurate and has good info on it.
Re: Owensboro, KY area newly expanded coverage but still the samesim3111 Mar 24, 2017 1:11 PM (in response to stevetjr)
- Member Since: Mar 24, 2017
Thanks for the very lengthy and detailed reply! Very informative, just the way I like it and learned a good bit from it. Well the next question is, Lets say im traveling to Calhoun, KY (pictured below), about half way, I loose signal all together (coming from Owensboro) and I will not have any signal at all for texting, calling or data until I reach the outskirts of Central City, KY (not shown in the map due to the 4G LTE box showing up, but its right close to Bremen, KY which you can partially see with the box covering it) Even though this map shows I should have Voice and Textinv capabilities, why would I not be able to take advantage of that even though it shows no service? I use to be on Tmobile Prepaid service a few years ago but had to get away due to the limited coverage which this map use to be mostly all white (except for Owensboro which was the only limited area covered) until recently back in December when they updated this with this beloved 4G Pink coverage almost everywhere now in most of the rural areas where I travel.
I have studied band 12 moderately over the past few months but your explanation of it makes it more simple to understand, but being in a moving vehicle shouldn't make much of a difference as it does not have much to penetrate through unless of course im stationary in a structure such as a home residence or a business in a rural area/small city.
I have been thinking of switching over but with coverage problem and her iPhone, I am very hesitant at the moment unless it is a iPhone problem with coverage, then I will try it out on a Android device as I prefer androids over anything else and its sufficient enough for what I do. I have been looking at a LG G5 (H830 Tmobile Brand) model to use and with it having Band 12, hopefully it does wonderful and it has coverage in all the areas where she just simply "looses service"
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If you notice on the box it notes "requires a cable device" which is Band 12. If you originally select my phone is not on the list or another carrier you will see the map is not quite as filled in especially between Owensboro and Calhoun there is a lot of white spaces also when you zoom in closer you will see it is actually a lot of "pink" rather than magenta once you get away from the cities. From what I see from the 700 map I included it looks like there are some sporadic sightings of Band 12 in Louisville and Princeton which is a good sign that they are starting to add Band 12 radios to the towers in the area. I know when they were adding Band 12 out where I live I would see it then it would go away then be back more constantly until they announced the market had been done. Now one thing to know is that Band 12 is their secondary frequency and in most markets is a 5x5 channel instead of their normal Band 4 (band 2 in a few markets) primary frequency which depending on the market run from 10x10 to 20x20 wide channels so all Band 12 devices will only use Band 12 when Band 2/4 is unavailable.
Remember even is driving that the signal still has to go through trees between the vehicle and the tower. I know at my old house which was more out in the woods I could see the tower in the fall/winter but during spring and summer with all the leaves on would lose a bar or two because there were a lot of trees between the house and tower about 2 miles away.


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It's Easy!
Step 1:
Fill out the BOOK YOUR TRIP form.
Step 2:
Once you have selected the type of yacht and the area you wish to sail you can request a provisional hold (option) for ten days, this gives you time to finalize your plans.
Confirmation of charter is required within ten days or your option will be cancelled.
Step 3:
Confirmation of charter:
You receive by mail the Yacht Charter Agreement (payment schedule will be indicated on your contract)
Upon signing the Yacht Charter Agreement the initial payment of 50% has to be paid to us by the following methods and the remaining balance the latest 45 days prior to your embarkation.
Bank wire or credit card
In the event of not making your trip and you are not covered by travel cancellation insurance, the following terms apply as per the Yacht Charter Agreement.
Should cancellation occur 90-60 days prior to boat embarkation a 30% cancellation fee of the total charter is charged.
Should cancellation occur 60-45 days prior to boat embarkation a 50% cancellation fee of the total charter is charged.
Should cancellation occur 45 days prior to boat embarkation a 100% cancellation fee of the total charter is charged.
There are two types of security deposits: Refundable and Non-Refundable.
Refundable security deposits range between $1200-$3000 depending on the size of the yacht. This deposit will be returned to you upon completion of the charter less the cost of any losses or damages.
Non-refundable starts from $300-$500, non-applicable for motor boats or yachts larger than 50 feet.Both can be paid upon embarkation.
You can purchase travel insurance at www.travelguard.com
Yacht with full inventory, Taxes, Outboard & Dinghy, End Cleaning
Provisioning, Fuel, Gratuity for the crew (Tips)
Usually charters start on Saturday's at 5pm, check out time is 9am unless any other time is pre-arranged with you.Charters with Skipper:
The check-in procedure is minimal, just walk in the yacht, accommodate yourself and let the skipper brief you (Boat functional operations, itinerary).
Checkout procedure is handled by the skipper.Bareboats:
The Check in procedure consists of: Boat Orientation, Operation of Sails, Technical Orientation, Map Orientation, Inventory Check, Itinerary Briefing.
The entire checkout procedure takes less than an hour.
We recommend that you fill out the provisioning list and send it to us the latest two weeks prior to your charter. Brama Yachts offers provisioning service at no extra charge!
Our provisioning list is based on variety and flexibility. All options can be tailor made to meet your catering needs.
On the islands you will be able to stock up with your daily needs of fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh bread, fish and in general all other things you may require.
We operate a fleet of minibuses in the Athens area.
Upon request we will make all the necessary arrangements at an extra cost (depending on how many guests) to escort you from Athens International Airport to your yacht.
Additional transfers can be arranged upon request as well as sightseeing tours.
It is highly recommended that first time sailors in the Aegean hire a skipper.
Not only will your holiday be stress free but you will also discover the hidden places and local treasures no brochure will tell you about.
All our skippers are Greek nationals, hold valid skipper licenses and are fluent in English.
Upon good service provided by the skipper/captain, usually the recommended tip is an average of 5-10% of your total charter fee.
In order to have an idea of your expenses you should consider your daily expenditures for the boat: Fuel, Water, Port Fees, Ice.
These would not be over $35 on a 50 footer.
Average meal costs would be around $50 per person, per day for three meals a day. Drinking out can vary.
A beer can be anywhere from $3 up to $10 in a trendy place.
Tipping: In Greek restaurants, tipping is usually 5-10% of the bill.
All you need to do is choose your cruising area and hire a Brama Yachts skipper.
They will handle your yacht and share their sailing experience with you.
You can also hire a cook and enjoy breakfasts and lunches aboard.
Dinners ashore are an experience not to be missed!
The pleasures of a sailing holiday at sea are innumerable: the sensation of the warm wind and salty spray on your skin as the boat races through the water.
The freedom to move from one place to another discovering uncharted beauty as you go.
The pleasures of drinks on board at sunset, before you walk onto "terra firma" for dinner in a taverna.
Coming back after dinner and gazing at a star-filled sky and being gently rocked to sleep by the waves lapping at the boat, all your cares left behind on shore.
The yachts are fully equipped. See our complete inventory list here
Of course it can.
That's the beauty of chartering your own boat, you have the complete freedom to go wherever you please, to decide your own itinerary.
The only element that can sometimes dictate your direction is the weather.
We will be happy to arrange all your provisioning needs.
Just fill out the provisioning list online and find everything in the yacht when you arrive in Greece.
If you hold a skipper certification or its equivalent you are eligible to sail bareboat.
If you do not have certification but you have previously chartered a bareboat then we require you to fill out a resume of sailing experience.
In Greece we may require the charterer and his crew to demonstrate their competence in handling the yacht safely.
Yacht charters begin and end on Saturdays for multiples of seven days.
Brama Yachts will try to accommodate your wishes for different days of the week and periods of time such as ten or twelve day charters, upon yacht availability.
During the day the temperatures are very warm so you will need light summer clothing, preferably cotton. The evenings can get chilly when the "Meltemi" wind blows so this calls for a sweater.
Brilliant sunshine in Greece calls for a hat at all times.
To complete your sailing gear a windbreaker is very useful and because space is limited in a yacht, duffel bags are more practical than hard suitcases.
Last but not least, don't forget your swimwear and beach towel!
Yes. Sailing with children is a safe experience.
The yachts are equipped with kids' life vests. Upon request, a safety net can be put around the boat for toddlers.
We recommend that you plan short itineraries as kids can get very tired with long sailing hours.
To ensure a happy holiday for them it is best to have frequent stops on the islands.
Most of the islands we visit have dive centers, in order to dive you need to hold a divers certificate PADI or CMAS or its equivalent.
The official sailing season begins in late March and goes through October.
Temperatures range from 70F in late March up to 95-110F in August. Occasional heat waves from the African continent hit Athens and the Saronic area; these may last from one to three days and temperatures can go up to 110-120F.
The heat is pleasant and dry especially with the cool breezes from the Meltemi winds that make June, July, August and September so popular.
We can arrange your reservations to all hotel categories.
We can arrange through well-known Tour Operators your international and/or domestic air tickets.
US citizens are allowed to stay in Greece up to three months without a visa. For more info visit www.mfa.gr/usa/en
With so many things to see, Greece is often referred to as an "open museum." Hundreds of festivals and events decorate the Greek calendar throughout the year with the Athens and Epidaurus festivals amongst the most renowned.
Visit and greekfestival.grand www.culture.gr
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CAMAGÜEY. - Little time has given to the fragments of trees and other debris that in piles are found along this city, in full recovery of the bearing of the hurricane Irma, although the biggest sleeplessness remains provoked by the absence of the electrical fluid.
The team of Adelante.cu initiated the journey through the principal green heart of the metropolis, as it is also known as the Casino Campestre, where there work men of the Provincial Company of Communal Services.
"Irma knocked down many trees, nevertheless it affected few lights. From Saturday in the evening, we are here to rehabilitate and to give life to the biggest urban park of Cuba", said Osvaldo Montero, chief of the Special Area Casino.
"The problem of the absence of current in the municipality of Camagüey belongs to generation. The thermoelectric plant of Nuevitas began generating but it is necessary to go on scale", explained Erasmo López, the technician of operations of the OBE.
This Camagüey´s cittizen was in the North Beltway before the last one of four broken posts in the circuit 2980 of 3 KV, which feeds the Factory of Beers Tínima, the Water-treatment plant, the Factory of Ice creams Coppelia and the Municipal OBE.
"Yesterday at six o'clock in the afternoon this circuit must be ready", made sure Erasmo López, who has remained 48 years in this company.
Next to him, Granma´s Carlos Gustavo Fernández Romagoza, chief of the Brigade in Warm of Bayamo, told that "although there are no many affectations, the work has been important because some posts are in muddy areas where the cars do not reach".
Fernández Romagoza use the occasion to congratulate his boys because of the fortitude and to send the message to their relatives that they all are well, although they do not have date of return: "We can only extract a 16 kilometers line, where it is necessary to do 150 posts".
He refers to the line for the pumping from the reservoir of Pontezuela, of approximately 60 years of exploitment and almost lost in the middle of the mount, something that will solve a problem of incidence in the last years in the territory.
For the importance of the vitality of the telecommunications, the ETECSA workpeople do not rest either these days, hence the performance of the interruption of cables workers Francisco Guerra Carmouze, Rubén Esquivel Borrero and Lesli Ayola Rodríguez.
In the Avenue Finlay there were goad on the bags of nylon that were containing water volumes "gathered" by Irma's torrential rains.
"There are two cables in this district that mean 400 discontinuous pairs. We will not rest up to being able to restore them", confirmed Guerra Carmouze.
In Garrido, the brigade 4 of the Company of Construction and Assembly Nro1 Camagüey was working, led by Tamara Roselló Rodríguez, that yesterday returned the service to the principal route from the International Airport Ignacio Agramonte up to the neighborhood Lenin.
"We are used to work until high hours of the night and the dawn. Today we are opening the principal ways of access to the military hospital, then to go to the streets, with priority behind the Stadium, interprovincial Workshops of Locomotives and the Terminal of Bus", she concluded.
At the neighborhood Previsora, work brigades of the Forest Company that, according to Amaury Benítez, are in charge of recovering all the possible wood, especially the precious one, object of acts of vandalism.
While a heavy team was locating big pieces of Honduran mahogany on a career, a neighbor of the building 33-2 went out to the step for us, to share his history while indicating the Honduran mahogany made pieces.
"I sowed this tree in the ´69", made sure 73-year-old age Luis Copello Gilarte, and continued with the history: "Then, I was chief of the camp of the Juvenile Column of the Centenary. I brought the plant of the nursery that was near the Ballet of Camagüey. Nobody knows for whom works".
In the direction of other areas of the city, we come to the neighborhood Julio Antonio Mella, where we saw the inhabitant Jorge Arias Morales with an axe trying stubbornly to finish the torture of one of the most handy medicinal plants of Montecarlo.
"This was a West Indian locust-tree, which we all used for remedies. I came to help my neighbor. The cyclone affected some tiles of my house, but I already solved it because I always have a reservation", and he continued with the task, to the fund of the local organic plantation.
Close to there, other neighbors called us alarmed, for the salvadera that supports on a stairs step the building 40, and that paradoxically to its common name, tears the dream in the last years.
"We bring it 15 days before Irma. We already cut what we could but we have not the hardware adapted to continue, and there runs the risk that it falls down on the turbine or should affect more the apartment", told Juan Alberto Hernández, inhabitant of the first apartment.
In the proper neighborhood Julio Antonio Mella, we locate to the detachment of the Center of Provincial Instruction of the Ministry of the Interior, made responsible with the cleanliness of the educational centers of the district.
"We are 40 men that we already prepared two infantile circles before getting to the Attached School Enrique José Varona ", affirmed captain Urbano Mena Rubio, with the safety of ending soon there.
In the "Anexa " 783 children study the primary level of this neighborhood, and other communities like Jayamá, Salomé and Santayana.
"On Tuesday we must initiate with a class meeting. The teachers already organized the classrooms. Our biggest affectation was a large window and broken tubes that we hope to solve", emphasized Eduardo Ruiz Pérez, teaching secretary.
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GIRLFRIENDS - I have always longed for a girlfriend. Growing up they were few and far between. This very long year of cancer treatment has given me the desire to be a better friend, and to love more the girlfriends that God has placed in my life. I am very much a homebody and content to be with my family, but I am so, so grateful for the unique friendships God has given me. I have my sisters, who are my closest girlfriends in the world. I have a couple of friends from high school and college that I keep in contact with. I have some women in my church who I love dearly and who are so good to me. I even have some Dillon adoptive moms (only 1 I've ever met) who may never know what an encouragement they have been to me this past 2 years. Some on the phone, some through e-mails, and some just through comments on this blog. God created us for relationship and I am so glad He has been so gracious to me!
From a mother of 4 beautiful children, a breast-cancer survivor, an avid reader, and passionate advocate for adoption and Compassion International! This blog is a window to my heart as I share about some of my favorite things!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Thankful "G"
GIRLS - I absolutely love raising little girls...at least so far. :) People say they can be extremely difficult when they become teenagers, but I hope my girls will stay their sweet, tenderhearted selves as they grow up. My two are both so talented and so different. One is gentle, easy to please, very creative and loves to read. One is spunky, very opinionated, a little storyteller, and loves sports. I cherish these two treasures that the Lord has given me for a season and I cannot wait to see the women they will become!
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- Peter and Nancy said...
I can truly say that I feel the same way about you, even though we've never met. You have been such an encouragement to me -- it was such a joy to watch you welcome your son home from India, and then you blessed me enormously with your honest, difficult, faithful, beautiful journey through cancer treatment. Thank you for sharing yourself through this blog.
- December 16, 2010 at 12:57 PM
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Co-design workshop, ZOOM Smart Cities icw Transformcity, 31 August 2018
Cities are shifting from the top-down development of new areas towards transformation and densification of existing ones. Local governments have limited property in these areas and in order to reach local development goals and boost resilience on issues like real estate, public space, energy and mobility, on-going and active collaboration with the different local stakeholders and initiatives is essential.
Transformcity developed a new workflow and smart platform to manage these increasingly complex processes by bringing together all stakeholders and the local government to directly share and discuss data, plans, ideas and resources and collaborate on local projects. It helps to build a local community and empowers it to structurally self-organize. Transformcity was tested and proven during eight years of on the ground pioneering in one of Amsterdam's toughest transformation districts and is now further developing and scaling.
ZOOM GLOBAL SMART CITIES joins forces with Transformcity to organize a unique codesign workshop to discuss the urban development ecosystem in Amsterdam and Lisbon. What are the economic and political contexts? What kinds of initiatives, forms of collaboration and smart technology do we see emerging in both cities?
The goal is to compare the two cities and learn about the differences and similarities. What would be the ideal approach for both cities and what would be the requirements for the perfect smart tooling to support that overall approach? Can a basis be defined that works for both cities (possibly extended with different add-ons) or should the solution be completely modular, so every city can build their own solution from scratch?
13.00 welcome + who is in the room? Welcome reception with the Parish authorities
13.15 introduction:
- how is urban development changing
- role of digital technology and data
- role of (independent) urban agents
- intro TransformCity platform and method
13.45 case studies presentation + explanation goals workshop:
- Amsterdam, Amstel3 area
- Lisbon, São Domingos de Benfica area
14.30 coffee break
14.45 brainstorm in small groups:
- sketch out themes, stakeholders, and activities in Lisbon São Domingos de Benfica area
- sketch out ideal platform and method for Lisbon São Domingos de Benfica area
- what are the main conditions and differences with Amsterdam
16.15 plenary discussion:
- group results and ideas: what would work best in Lisbon
- follow-up on this workshop
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This rp session was one of the most confusing storyline I have ever seen, it was involving us coming back from a runabout to find the uss Serenity B abandoned,
then there was some not too interesting things then it got weird, really weird, the CMO has supossedly lost it we had a bunch of radom stuff involving him losing track of time not knowing whats going on, and a odd random placement of the number four, anyway the story line was well I'm sorry rather bland, not enough change in the plot not enough twists, it was also a very lazy plot small most times no requirment to move your avatar around and it was too confusing for 4 players too play on it would have been choatic if we had more.
all in all I'd give it a 4/10
PS: C'mon people! I don't want to be the only person to ever review the sessions he's been in
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You came in late, you didn't get the whole plot
It was a very good RP.
It was a very good RP.
Posted 05 November 2005 - 11:06 AM
:?: who were u?
Posted 05 November 2005 - 04:29 PM
The CMO lol
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ah u had a different name on the server
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Sometimes the coolest thing going during a hot Sun Valley summer is dreaming about winter. It's never too early to wax poetically about the promise of wicked sweet powder or gloat about having shredded last season's gnarliest lines. Stories about best ski days abound any time of year. The question is: What is an epic ski day in Sun Valley?
Hands down, anyone who has been enjoying turns in the historic ski area for a decade or more will say the key to perfection is to find a way into the backcountry.
In the spring, early morning skinning up a high peak to then arc gorgeous figure eights in untrammeled powder is hard to beat. Yet, such high adventure can still leave time for lunch, an afternoon corn skiing session at the resort, followed by festive, frothy apres ski with friends at a Sun Valley lodge on the mountain (preferably the Roundhouse for its stupendous views).
Baldy for 3,000 vertical feet of adrenaline and Dollar Mountain with a dizzying chaos of terrain park mayhem are definitely part of the quest for the ultimate Sun Valley ski day. But by hook or by crook, to experience the best Sun Valley has to offer, attempt to get off piste, say the experts who cater to all ability levels.
Getting outside regular lines is how skiing began. In Sun Valley, doing so is a key to how the sport grows, and it's not just the purview of ski film stars and athletes who began breathing snow at age 2. There are many mountain guides in the Wood River Valley and the Stanley Basin who will gladly take anyone out in search of great turns. Regardless of skill, an adventure to match one's experience and motivation awaits.
Unabridged, a way to maximize a day skiing in Sun Valley is to arrive the night before and sleep semi-outdoors. Galena Lodge has three yurts that collectively can sleep 20 people per night. Sun Valley Trekking adds dozens more berths at its six hut sites, and Sawtooth Mountain Guides fill the balance of outfitted backcountry accommodations at the Williams Peak Yurt. An alpine start after being nestled for the night in the embrace of the Smoky, Pioneer, Boulder, White Cloud and Sawtooth mountains means that skiing begins while the coffee is still hot.
Dreams of skiing are remarkable when sleeping in a yurt with a wood stove. Of course, driving from Ketchum, Hailey, Bellevue or Stanley is also doable. It just means departing a little more bleary-eyed from couch surfing and a little less in tune with the snowpack. Either way, catching a post-backcountry lift for the last panoramic light on Baldy makes a classic Sun Valley day complete. There's always time to sleep at home or another night in a yurt.
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Robert Wood is interested in place, social relations, and ecology. He is the author of History & the Poet and is currently the Chair of PEN Perth. Find out more at: www.robertdwood.net
Sunday 21st, 9:00am-10:00am
The Long Tall Short Story
Robert Wood discusses theory, form and style with Anthony Macris.
Venue: Centre for Stories
Tickets: $20 Standard | $15 Concession
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Sunday 21st, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Blurring the boundaries
Is it simply the way it's set out on a page that determines whether writing is poetry or prose? Amy Lin and Robert Wood untangle definitions.
Venue: Centre for Stories
Tickets: $20 Standard | $15 Concession
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Details(Summer Snapdragon) ANGELFACE® Wedgwood Blue Angelonia is a low maintenance beauty that blooms all season long. It's a great addition to the ANGELFACE® collection of Angelonia from PROVEN WINNERS®®. The snapdragon-like blooms occur up and down the flower stem and are a stunning bi-color with deep purple on top of the bloom and white on the bottom. ANGELFACE® Wedgwood Blue Angelonia is a heat-loving plant that likes it hot! It will put on its most vigorous growth and bloom best when the temperatures heat up. Although easy care and requiring no deadheading, ANGELFACE® Wedgwood Blue will benefit from a light pruning and reward with thicker, bushier growth. Bring those cuttings indoors as ANGELFACE® Wedgwood Blue provides long-lasting cut flowers and will delight with their fragrant foliage hinting of grape soda. Yum! These cut beauties can last up to 10 days plus in a vase! ANGELFACE® Wedgwood Blue Angelonia grows best in full sun and average soil and is drought tolerant and deer resistant. The large flower size makes this a stand out plant in your landscape borders or planted in a combination planter or window box.
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ANGELFACE® Wedgwood Blue Angelonia hybrid 'ANWEDGIM' PPAF
Common Name Summer Snapdragon USDA Hardiness Zone 10, 11 Plant Type Annual Brand PROVEN WINNERS® Sun Exposure Full Sun (+6 hrs.) Soil Moisture Needs Dry, Moderate Nature Attractions Butterflies, Hummingbirds Critter Resistance Deer Flower Color Mixed Shades Attributes Cut Flower or Foliage, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Native Design Use Combination Containers, Container, Massing, Specimen Container Design Thriller Season of Interest (Flowering) Fall, Late Spring or Early Summer, Late Summer, Summer
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The ridiculous bags are always my favorite, be they good or bad in the long run. I've always thought it a greater sin to be boring than to be over-the-top, and sometimes great style is what happens when you get right on the line between just enough and too much.
The Marc Jacobs Wrath Studded Bag is somewhere circa that line, although I'm not sure what side it's on. But I am sure that I love it, in spite (or maybe because) of its wealth of personality.
We're all well aware that studs and industrial details are THE trend of the moment, and I can't help but think that Marc Jacobs is using this bag to poke more than a little fun at all of the metal-covered fashionistas that are starting to hit the streets.
But even when Jacobs does tongue-in-cheek, he does it beautifully. The multicolored, multi-sized studs are attached in swirly lines that cover nearly every inch of the bag. It's over-the-top, in-your-face, and a host of other hyphenated phrases that mean that it's, in the immortal words of Rachel Zoe, BANANAS.
My favorite part, however, is the thick, tough, oversized chain handle. The bag is such a statement that nothing less than a handle like that would be appropriate, and I'm glad that designers still have the nerve to do things that not everyone will understand or enjoy. Buy through Net-a-Porter UK for £4,100
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Every year, the Bewick's swan makes its annual trip from the Russian Artic to the United Kingdom. Sacha Dench, a pilot, follows the swans on their journey of more than 4,500 miles in an effort to bring attention to their flight. This year, Mitsubishi will be joining the swans and Dench by providing five support vehicles that will make the journey as well.
Three Mitsubishi L200s, a pickup truck, and two Shogun SUVs will follow the swans from the Russian Artic to their destination in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. As the swans cross over 11 countries, the Mitsubishi models will pass through them.
Mitsubishi's Flight of the Swans expedition won't be easy which is why top engineers are helping the vehicles gear up for the journey. Most of the modifications provide additional power sources used for charging equipment as well as a 240-volt converter. Off-road tires and roof racks also made their way onto the short list.
While Dench travels with the swans through the air via paramotor, the Mitsubishi vehicles will test their metal on the 4,500 mile trek. The Flight of the Swans began earlier this month and lasts a total of 10 weeks. Versatility is key as Dench could run into trouble and rely on the Mitsubishi vehicles at any moment.
Here at Pantili Mitsubishi, we're glad to see Mitsubishi stepping up to new challenges every day!


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The Dog Whisperer – Season 3 Episode 1 – Kobe, Banjo and Kisses
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