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Friday thoughts: The wheels of inevitability
You probably won't believe us when we say that Lowell didn't deserve to lose 4-2 last night and in fact didn't deserve to lose at all. You'll chalk it up to homerism (who, us?) or delusion.
But keep in mind that we went into the game fully expecting a loss along the lines of 6-1. Regardless of how good we feel this team can be ("kind of"), we are also trying to be realistic about how good Boston College is ("extremely"). And yet, Lowell completely ran the game for long stretches and deserved at least a point for their extremely strong, resilient effort. Instead they got handed a loss that just about everyone in the building and throughout the league and across the country fully expected. But all things being equitable, it wouldn't have happened.
Let's start with the extremely basic facts that in this case, the shots tell the story. Lowell carried play to the point that they outshot the Eagles nearly two-to-one, and had it not been for a particularly strong if unspectacular effort from Parker Milner, the final score would have been far different. And it's important to note here that this wasn't one of those Providence-from-four-years-ago shot differentials where they'd put 45 shots on the board, maybe a handful of which were Grade-A chances and the rest were soft and from the perimeter and accomplished nothing. Lowell had about a dozen "That was close!" chances and Milner just played an extremely sound positional game that allowed him to never look particularly taxed even when deadening a couple of noisy attempts that Lowell probably should have cashed in.
The River Hawks dictated the pace and tenor of the game from the early goings, outshooting BC 13-5 in the first period, and generally having the far greater amount of puck possession. Holding BC to five shots in a period is really something to be proud of (at least it would be were there any glory to be had in defeat, and there is not). Entering the first intermission scoreless was a fate we would have expected from Lowell but certainly not from BC. The worrying thing though was that the majority of those five Eagles shots, and the fits of possession leading up to them, were perhaps more more threatening than what Lowell was able to muster, though maybe it's just that we watch these games against teams like BC in abject terror that the worst is about to happen.
And it finally did in the second period, as BC scored two goals in the span of 66 seconds, and at that point we were ready to wave the white flag. The goals, from the sticks of Paul Carey and Steven Whitney, respectively, were just about the BCest goals we would ever expect to see, too. The first came on the power play, where the Eagles were able to whip the puck around in a fashion Lowell hadn't seen all year (or indeed in BC's first power play, which was largely ineffective). Perimeter, perimeter, cross-box, goal through a screen. In a flash. It was just gorgeous and the type of goal to which every power play in the nation should aspire. No River Hawks team since the Ben Walter days could replicate that kind of puck movement and lethality in finishing. Nothing Doug Carr could do on that one.
The second was also a goal that's unique to the top teams in college hockey, as it was a bit flukey in that no one in the building apart from the two forwards who collaborated on it really saw what was happening until the puck was in the back of the net. Patch Alber fished it out of the corner to Carr's left and just kind of threw it to the middle of the ice, where it passed two Lowell sticks and somehow evaded Carr's vision (or at least exceeded his ability to react to it) and found Whitney, who milliseconds earlier had just popped into the exact spot he was supposed to be in, for the tap-in. Even Whitney, who finished the night with a goal and an assist, seemed surprised that things had just gone as well as they did.
At this point, obviously, we figured Lowell was dead in the water. Down 2-0 at home to the No. 1 team in the country less than five minutes into the second period despite carrying play would have dispirited last year's team, and understandably so. But this year's team, we occasionally forget, is not last year's team. And perhaps that's why, less than four minutes later, we were so surprised when Mike Budd (who by the way was Lowell's best player in the game by a considerable margin) stripped the puck from a BC defender, put a shot on net and roofed the rebound over a stickless Milner to bring Lowell within a goal. Could the River Hawks have breathed life into a game we felt was over? As it turns out, the answer was yes. Lowell's new go-hard-to-the-net philosophy was fully in evidence and Matt Ferreira drove and was rewarded when a Joseph Pendenza shot that was going wide bounced off him and went into the net. Tie game at 15:57 of the second period and Lowell had to be feeling great about its chances heading into the third.
Unfortunately, Johnny Gaudreau had other plans, as his seemingly-harmless turnaround shot with 1:18 left in the middle period beat Carr five-hole and, eventually, stood up as the game-winner.
Lowell played through the third period and did so fairly admirably, once again outshooting BC by a wide margin (11-4, though this time with the caveat that teams generally shoot less and give up more when they're ahead) and once again threatening to level, but lacked the immediacy we saw when they went down two, prior to that, had been tied at zeroes. Case in point: the 'Hawks' only power play of the third period, which was ineffective and only really began to get set up once, if we're being generous. Otherwise BC was repelling every attempted zone entry and did a great job along the boards to win possession and clear when they were unsuccessful in their first objective.
And in the end, that's what separates the Lowells of the world from the BCs. Lowell played its heart out last night and dictated the game and came out on the losing end. BC didn't play anywhere near its potential and eked out a W on the road that proved the old adage, "You have to be good to be lucky," to be quite true.
Lowell will certainly take this loss as a sign of encouragement; if it can do that to BC imagine what it can do to Amherst or Providence or Vermont or (haha) UNH. But the difference, as ever, is finishing. And Lowell still has a long way to go in that regard.
LSmooth permalinkOctober 29, 2011 10:03 am
Looked like Carr was screened by a linesman on that second goal. He was way out on the ice – no idea what he was doing.
steakmcc permalinkOctober 29, 2011 11:27 am
I went into this game fully expecting to see one team with skills showing off. I left with hope as I actually saw a thrilling hockey game involving Lowell and the #1 ranked team in the nation.
Completely agree with the final line: the difference is finishing.


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It really was very nice having the second HF antenna ready for this contest, it meant I had 15m available. However, it wasn't all smooth sailing this year. For some reason both antennas gave me really bad RF in the shack on 80m. All the other bands, on both antennas, were fine. I've never had this happen before, so I'm not quite sure where to start looking for an answer. I put extra beads on the coax, but they have done nothing at all.
Saturday afternoon was a feast of the west coast, and in short order I have all of the California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii sections in the log....all on 10m. It wasn't until after dark and 40m came alive that I started getting the "close in" sections. Sunday was a great day, all the bands seem to have been open, at least I made contacts on them all. The workhorse band was 15m for me, it was open to just about everywhere.
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Mercedes-Benz Citan receives only three stars at the Euro NCAP crash tests
On the first round of Euro NCAP crash tests, Mercedes-Benz's latest Citan van received only three stars. Among the criticisms that the Citan got were centered on its hard dashboard structures that may lead to front-seat passengers sustaining severe head injuries and its airbags that didn't offer adequate protection.
Furthermore, it scored poor on pedestrian protection due to a flaw in its bumper and bonnet design. The Citan is built on the same underpinnings as the Renault Kangoo, which Euro NCAP has not tested yet. While the last Kangoo got four stars, that rating was given under more lenient standards. The automaker will sell the Citan as both a commercial vehicle and passenger car.
Families that need space but are on a budget are likely to be attracted to the passenger car that's given additional equipment. But buyers may be discouraged by its child protection score of 34/49. Mercedes has insisted that the Citan is safe. It's also denying that it failed in any of the tests. The automaker said that it doesn't plan to revise the Citan in light of the findings from Euro NCAP.Read the entire article Mercedes-Benz Citan receives only three stars at the Euro NCAP crash tests
2018 Volvo XC60 gets the Euro NCAP's best ratings for 2017
Last year was probably one of the busiest years for the European New Car Assessment Programme, with a total of around 70 cars tested. But amongst that huge pack of vehicles, one model managed to really stand out, and this was the second-generation Volvo XC60. After going through all those cars, the European NCAP made a decision that this is the safest car overall.
Ever since, Volvo has had a good reputation when it comes to car safety, and that is why we are not surprised that the new XC60 got the highest score during the tests. It scored 98% for the Adult Occupant category, and for Safety Assist, it got 95%, which still is pretty impressive as most cars do not ever get a score that high.
Malin Ekholm, Vice President of Volvo Cars Safety Center, promised that no one should ever get seriously injured or killed ever riding a Volvo car by the beginning of next decade. And based on the results we just saw, it seems like the automaker is right on track with fulfilling this promise.Read the entire article 2018 Volvo XC60 gets the Euro NCAP's best ratings for 2017
Euro NCAP gives 3 stars to 2017 Suzuki Swift; optional package ups safety rating to 4 stars
Following the introduction of the new generation Suzuki Swift in Europe for the 2017 model year, the hatchback from the Japanese company managed to score fairly in the latest round of safety tests conducted by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP). In fact, a standard version of the 2017 Suzuki Swift earned a 3-star safety rating from Euro NCAP, while a variant equipped with the optional safety pack equipped version received a 4-star rating from the assessment program.
In the area of Adult Occupant protection, the 2017 Suzuki Swift scored 83 percent. According to Euro NCAP, the Swift's passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal offset test, offering good protection of the knees and femurs for the driver and passenger.
Meanwhile, the full-width rigid barrier test showed that the Swift offers marginal chest protection, although protection of critical body areas was considered by Euro NCAP as good or adequate. In case of rear-end collision, Euro NCAP noted that the front seats and head restraints offer good protection against whiplash injuries while the rear seats provide poor protection.Read the entire article Euro NCAP gives 3 stars to 2017 Suzuki Swift; optional package ups safety rating to 4 stars
2017 BMW 5-Series (G30) bags impressive 5 stars in the Euro NCAP Crash Test
BMW is well known for its premium aesthetic releases and a compelling performance in the upper mid category. And now it can add another achievement to its long list of successes: the German automotive company's latest BMW 5 Series (G30) bagged a 5-star rating safety in the Euro NCAP Crash Test, securing a solid 81% overall score.
The midsize sedan got an impressive 91 percent rating in adult occupant safety, while getting a splendid 85 percent in the child occupant safety. The premium car also bagged an 81 percent rating in the pedestrian safety evaluation. The impressive performance of BMW gained the respect of the Euro NCAP body, which remarked that the sixth-generation model series' performance in the pedestrian safety assessment was remarkable due to its classic active hood and "Person Warning" setup that has a city braking duty.
Euro NCAP also lauded the BMW 5 series' autonomous breaking tech and remarked that it was effective in guiding the driver dodge a crash with another vehicle or a pedestrian. With its superior results on vehicle occupant protection made for children and adults, standard safety features and pedestrian protection, the BMW 5 series automatically clinched the top spot within its segment. Furthermore, it is now considered as the 1st BMW vehicle series to obtain a perfect score on the Euro NCAP crash test rating for its impressive safety features.Read the entire article 2017 BMW 5-Series (G30) bags impressive 5 stars in the Euro NCAP Crash Test
We all want to know how safe our vehicles are on the road. Of course, carmakers do brag about the safety levels of their offerings, but it's really up to unbiased assessment agencies to tell us the real deal. In Europe, the safety levels of new cars are tested by European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP). In fact, Euro NCAP just completed its latest round of safety tests, and the results were quite mixed.
For the latest round of testing, six vehicles underwent Euro NCAP's stringent process: Audi Q5, Citroen C3, Fiat 500, Ford Ka+, Land Rover Discovery and Toyota C-HR. The results of the tests should make the people at Audi, Land Rover and Toyota leap for joy while leave those at Fiat and Ford scratching their heads. Euro NCAP's overall safety rating is based on assessment in four important areas: Adult protection; Child protection; Pedestrian protection; and Safety Assist technologies. Vehicles are rated overall from one to five stars. The more stars a vehicle has, the safer it is.
According to Euro-NCAP, both the new Audi Q5 luxury SUV and Toyota C-HR subcompact crossover were able to earn five-star ratings from the assessment program, thanks to their good all-round performance. A five-star rating means these vehicles offer overall good performance in crash protection and are well-equipped with robust crash avoidance technology. In particular, the Toyota C-HR scored 95 percent for Adult protection; 77 percent for Child protection; 76 percent for Pedestrian protection; and 78 percent for Safety Assist technologies. The new Audi Q5, meanwhile, earned 93 percent for Adult protection; 86 percent for Child protection; 73 percent for Pedestrian protection; and 58 percent for Safety Assist technologies.Read the entire article 2017 Euro NCAP crash tests: Toyota C-HR, Audi Q5 and Land Rover Discovery SUVs earn five stars
The new Ford Mustang muscle car looks menacing and is surely quick and fast. But it seems its European version isn't as safe as the pony car intended for the United States. This was recently revealed in the latest crash tests conducted by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP).
Euro NCAP has already commenced subjecting new vehicles to its 2017 test regime. Among the first vehicles to undergo crash tests were the Euro-spec Mustang as well as the new Volvo S90 and V90. While the Volvo S90 and V90 were both impressive, the Euro-spec 2017 Ford Mustang was a disappointment. According to Euro NCAP, both the Volvo S90 and V90 – with maximum five-star ratings -- were able to exceed the best overall test scores of any model subjected to crash tests in 2016. Euro NCAP attributed these ratings to the fact the Volvo S90 and V90 are fitted – as standard -- with autonomous emergency braking for cars and pedestrians and are offering lane and speed assistance. In addition, the S90 and V90 are now two of the best three Euro NCAP scores. Interestingly, the third one was also a Volvo.
As for the Euro-spec Ford Mustang – in its pre-facelift version – the pony car just managed to earn a dismal two-star rating. This was a far cry from the five-star rating that its American version received from the New Car Assessment Program of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration years ago. In addition, the American-spec 2017 Ford Mustang managed to earn satisfying ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which gave the pony car an "acceptable" rating in the small overlap front test, and a "good" rating in the moderate overlap front, side head restraints & seats, and roof strength tests.Read the entire article 2017 Ford Mustang gets only two stars in Euro NCAP's crash tests
Safety is a top priority for Renault's new Mégane small family car. That is why it was given a five-star rating from Euro NCAP. After all, it is underpinned by Renault's Common Module Family (CMF) platform that also underpins the Kadjar crossover.
This CMF platform employs high elastic limit steel for the spars and side rails as well as cross members located between the engine compartment and the cabin. To illustrate the strength of this limit steel, just a square millimeter could bear a load of 120 kg.
Moreover, this platform allows the integration of operative occupant restraint systems like dual-generator front airbags. These airbags – which deploy according to the type of impact as well as according to the position of the vehicle occupant – have allowed the new Mégane to receive high scores in terms of both adult and child protection.Read the entire article 2016 Renault Megane receives 5-star rating from Euro NCAP for its safety features
The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has awarded the new Subaru Outback (2.0D 'EyeSight', LHD, European specifications) with the highest five-star rating for its 2014 overall safety performance test. According to the European unit of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., Subaru Europe, new Outback managed to receive high scores in all four key areas: adult occupant protection (85%); child occupant protection (87%); pedestrian protection (70%); and safety assist.
The Outback also scored maximum points in the side impact barrier test, with good protection of all critical body areas. Subaru Europe also disclosed the Euro NCAP tests on the front seats and head restraints as well as a geometric assessment of the rear restraints indicated good protection against whiplash injuries on rear-end collision.
The Outback also managed to score max points for its protection of the 18-month dummy in the dynamic crash tests. Likewise, the bumper of the Outback was found to be able to provide good protection to pedestrians' legs in all tested areas.Read the entire article 2015 Subaru Outback gains five-star rating from Euro NCAP
Volkswagen's 2015 Passat (B8) follows its predecessor when it comes to safety as the new model managed to receive the maximum rating of 5 stars in the Euro NCAP crash tests. The overall safety rating of 5 stars for the new Passat is composed of the results obtained by the vehicle in four sub-areas: occupant protection for adults and children, pedestrian protection and security support.
According to the press release, the occupant protection for adults include a head-on crash test against an aluminum barrier at 64 km/h and 40% overlap, as well as a side impact at 50 km/h in the vehicle structure and a pole side impact at 29 km/h.
The new Passat managed to receive 85 percent of the maximum rating. During the tests in the important area of child protection, the Passat reached over 87 percent of the maximum rating thanks to the standard Isofix and top tether child seat anchors.Read the entire article 2015 VW Passat (B8) receives the maximum rating of 5 stars in the Euro NCAP crash tests
Euro NCAP has awarded a five-star rating to the all-new Nissan Qashqai, thanks to a number of new and innovative safety features that helped it pass all tests. On front impact tests, the Qashqai's passenger compartment remained stable, with dummy readings indicating good protection for both the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger.
The driver dummy also got maximum scores, with good protection of all body regions. The Qashqai also scored maximum points in the side barrier test, with all body parts well protected. The new Qashqai also aced the Child Occupant tests.
According to readings from the child dummies used in the dynamic tests, the vehicle got maximum scores for its protection of an 18-month old infant.Read the entire article Euro NCAP awards 5 stars to all-new 2014 Nissan Qashqai
Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) has named the Qoros 3 Sedan as the best 'Small Family' car of 2013 after awarding it with a maximum five-star rating in September. The Qoros 3 Sedan is the first car developed in China that received five-star ratings from Euro NCAP. The sedan logged high scores in all four areas of the Euro NCAP tests.
Its overall score of 88 percent was also the highest achieved by any vehicle tested in 2013. "The Euro NCAP result demonstrates the high level of design, engineering and production quality that we have achieved with the Qoros 3 Sedan," Volker Steinwascher, Vice Chairman of Qoros, said. He said that reaching world-class standards was their objective since the beginning.
Michiel van Ratingen, Euro NCAP Secretary General, congratulated Qoros for being able to achieve the highest safety record with the Qoros 3 Sedan." The Qoros 3 Sedan scored the best result for Adult Occupant protection at 95 percent in Euro NCAP's 2013 program – thanks to its robust passenger safety cell proven to be effective in minimizing impact to passengers during front-end, side impact and pole impact collisions.Read the entire article Qoros 3 Sedan is Euro NCAP's safest family car for 2013
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV mid-size crossover has received a maximum five-star rating in the 2013 Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Program). The five-star rating is the latest of the awards that confirm Mitsubishi Motors Corporation's @earth TECHNOLOGY – which embodies the carmaker's Drive@earth pillars of environmental responsibility, driving pleasure, and toughness and safety.
All of these pillars are found in the Outlander PHEV, considered as the pinnacle of @earthTECHNOLOGY. The Outlander PHEV, which features MMC's own Plug-in Hybrid EV System, was named as the "Car of the Year Japan 2013-2014's Innovation Award" for its environmental performance and motive performance.
Also, Outlander PHEV's Plug-in Hybrid EV System was recognized for its environmental performance and driving dynamics by the Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference of Japan (RJC). In November, the conference also named which the plug-in hybrid EV system as the "RJC Technology of the Year 2014."Read the entire article Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV gets 5-star rating from 2013 Euro NCAP
The Peugeot 308 five-door hatchback has received a 5-star rating from the Euro NCAP. The vehicle scored five stars in all four categories: adult protection, child protection, pedestrian protection and safety assist. Euro NCAP conducted the safety tests using the new stiffer protocol for allocating results.
The Peugeot i-Cockpit in the New 308 also features a compact steering wheel for agile response, head-up instrument panel, large 9.7'' touch screen and the tall central console.
It also features several connected services through the Peugeot Connect Apps, based on mobile internet technology. The ergonomics of the touch screen allows apps to be easily accessed and used intuitively.Read the entire article Peugeot 308 awarded with 5-star rating from Euro NCAP
The BMW i3 has failed to get the top safety rating from Euro NCAP, scoring only four out of a possible five stars. The vehicle performed poorly in two categories -- pedestrian protection and safety assistance systems. According to Euro NCAP, the i3 scored just 57 percent in the pedestrian safety test, due to a "poor" front edge to the hood and substandard results recorded at the base of the windshield and along the "stiff" windshield pillars.
The German motoring organization ADAC remarked that these are considered deficiencies, particularly because the i3 was designed as "a modern car for big cities." ADAC added that such vehicles should place high value on pedestrian protection. In the safety assistance systems test, the i3 scored 55 percent. Euro NCAP noted that while i3 met test requirements by offering electronic stability control as standard equipment; it lacked seat belt reminders in the rear.
Euro NCAP remarked that a system designed to control i3's speed was not expected to reach its minimum fitment rate to qualify for assessment. BMW has high expectations for the i3, which has so far gained over 10,000 pre-orders and 100,000 requests for test drives. The Euro NCAP scores could cause some worries on the car's safety and could discourage future buyers.Read the entire article BMW i3 gets only four-star safety rating from Euro NCAP
Euro NCAP has awarded the all-new Ford Tourneo Connect the maximum five-star safety rating, making it the first compact people mover to receive the top score. The Ford Tourneo Connect scored 94 percent for adult occupant protection; 85 percent for child occupant protection; and 83 percent overall. The max rating for the Ford Tourneo Connect follows a similar rating -star safety rating received for the larger Ford Tourneo Custom people mover, which is still the only vehicle in its class to gain five stars from Euro NCAP.
Stephen Lesh, Tourneo Connect chief program engineer at Ford of Europe, remarked that the vehicle provides the space and versatility active families "need to live life to the full."
He added that the ratings from Euro NCAP show that Ford knows how important safety is for customers. The all-new Ford Tourneo Connect -- engineered to provide outstanding occupant and pedestrian protection in all accident situations – is derived from the same Ford global vehicle platform that also underpins other five-star rated vehicles like the Focus, C-MAX and new Kuga.Read the entire article Ford Tourneo Connect gets 5-star rating from Euro NCAP
Euro NCAP gave the maximum 5-star rating to the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross, making it one of the safest cars in Europe. Suzuki's new C-segment crossover earned an above-average overall result in this new independent crash testing. It was on pedestrian protection that the SX4 S-Cross did particularly well.
It achieved a top-class rating in total score for newly adopted test methodology that started this year. Euro NCAP gives one overall star rating with five stars being the highest.
How many stars there are show the vehicle's performance level in all four areas -- adult protection, child safety, pedestrian protection and safety assist.Read the entire article Suzuki SX4 S-Cross gets the maximum 5-Star rating from Euro NCAP crash tests
Euro NCAP has awarded the all-new Kia Carens compact MPV with a five-star safety rating. The rating came after the Carens gained high scores for Adult Occupant Protection (94 percent), Child Occupant Protection (76 percent), Safety Assist equipment (81 percent) and Pedestrian protection (64 percent). The Carens is one of only two compact MPVs that were awarded five-star ratings in the 2013 Euro NCAP tests.
Benny Oeyen, Vice President Marketing and Product Planning at Kia Motors Europe remarked that since the beginning of the new Carens' development program, their engineers were dedicated to creating a compact MPV with the "very best structure and safety technology" to protect drivers and pedestrians. He remarked that the Carens being able to get the highest rating in Euro NCAP that has become tougher in the last five years is a testament to Kia's ongoing commitment to improving vehicle safety.
Euro NCAP has awarded the Carens maximum point scores for side impact protection against a barrier, child protection for 18-month old infants, front seat whiplash protection and protection for pedestrians' legs. Euro NCAP noted that the Carens comes with a 'belt-up' reminder for all seats and a driver-set adjustable speed limiter.Read the entire article Kia Carens gets 5-star safety rating from Euro NCAP
Euro NCAP has awarded the Seat Leon ST with a five-star safety rating, placing the small station wagon among the safest cars on the road. The Seat Leon ST joins the Leon five-door hatchback as a five-star car. The five-star rating came after the Seat Leon ST gained exceptional scores in all areas of the industry-standard Euro NCAP test, particularly in the adult occupant safety part (94 percent) and child occupant safety section (92 percent).
Helping the Seat Leon ST achieve such high child occupant score are features like front passenger airbag deactivation that facilitates installation of a rear-facing child seat. Also helping the small station wagon get high safety scores are the extensive use of high strength and ultra-high strength steels in key areas of the chassis.
The Leon ST also received two Euro NCAP Advanced awards -- for its lane-keeping assistant and multi-collision brake systems. Dr. Matthias Rabe, Executive Vice-President for Research and Development at Seat SA, remarked that the carmaker is committed to the "highest levels of active and passive safety in all its models.Read the entire article 2014 Seat Leon ST gets five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP
The all-new Mazda6 has gained a five-star safety rating in the latest Euro NCAP tests, making it one of the safest cars on the road in the United Kingdom. Mazda was able to achieve the safety feat by introducing innovations like the impact-absorbing SKYACTIV-Body technology. Following several crash tests, both the Mazda6 saloon and the tourer were able to achieve top marks in all four Euro NCAP categories.
The scores for the all-new Mazda6 were: adult occupant protection (92%), child occupant protection (77%), and safety assist systems (81%) – all exceeding the 80%, 60% and 65% thresholds required to gain a 5-Star rating overall. Likewise, the all-new Mazda6 scored 66% for pedestrian safety, one of the best in Europe among vehicles tested in 2013.
Jeremy Thomson, Managing Director at Mazda UK, remarked that the SKYACTIV technology did not only make the all-new Mazda6 more powerful and more fuel efficient, it is also now lighter and stronger, thanks to ultra-high tensile steel that reinforce the body's structures as well as its passive safety performance.Read the entire article Euro NCAP gives 2014 Mazda6 a 5-star safety rating
Euro NCAP has awarded the top five-star rating to the UK-built Honda CR-V, making the vehicle one of the safest in Europe. The system rates a vehicle's overall safety performance, providing consumers an easy-to-understand single score. Euro NCAP rates overall safety in four different aspects -- occupant protection, child protection, pedestrian protection and the availability of driver aids.
Since Euro NCAP implemented its current rating scheme in February 2009, all Honda models tested received 5 stars: Accord, Insight, Jazz, CR-Z, Civic and CR-V. The safety rating for the CR-V -- built at Honda's manufacturing site in Swindon, England -- reflects the carmaker's commitment to overall vehicle safety, which is embodied by the term "Safety for Everyone."
According to Honda, this term means crash protection not only for drivers and passengers, but also for occupants of other vehicles, and injury mitigation for pedestrians. Honda has a car-to-car crash test facility at its Tochigi R&D site that analyses impacts between vehicles of different sizes. The facility then develops solutions to mitigate injuries for both passengers and pedestrians.Read the entire article 2013 Honda CR-V gets five-star rating from Euro NCAP
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The David Florida Laboratory
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General Dynamics' Ottawa-based R&D centre has recently pioneered two cutting-edge technologies. The
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Sunset Harbour has become one of our favorite dining destinations. Two reasons: In this Miami Beach neighborhood, the parking's easy — hello, $1/hour parking garage — and there's so many restaurants to choose from. It's basically a food blogger's dream. Want to eat clean? There's a place for that. Craving some pasta? There's a restaurant for that. Tapas? Yup.
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The all-composite, joined-wing, ducted fan Ligeti Stratos was originally conceived in 1982 by Charles Ligeti, of North Balwyn, Victoria, Australia.
A self-taught aeronautical engineer with a background in mechanical and chemical engineering, Ligeti began developing and building his aircraft at his home workshop, assisted by his wife Helena.
The joined-wing layout was first demonstrated in a hang-glider which was entered in the "Bird Man Rally" – a mostly humorous spectacle which features the demonstration of human-powered flight by pilots leaping from a jetty into the sea while strapped to the most unlikely contraptions.
In 1983, a variety of free flight models and a radio-controlled quarter scale model were designed, built and tested. The design was refined to meet Ligeti's chief criteria; lightweight, with high performance and good glide characteristics and compact enough to be transported on a trailer in one piece.
The project was moved to a hangar at Essendon Airport, Victoria, and Charles hired several people to help produce the aircraft.
The first full-sized Stratos prototype was built between 1984 and 1985. Charles Ligeti made a 45 minute first flight on 25 April, 1985. He reported that the aircraft had exceeded his performance expectations.
The aircraft empty weight is a mere 172 lbs, light enough to qualify as an Ultralight in the United States, but unable to be operated in that category because of its demonstrated performance of over 124 kts maximum airspeed.
Ligeti Aero-Nautical Pty. Limited was established in that year and East West Airlines CEO Bryan Grey provided seed capital to the project.
In 1986, the Stratos was displayed at the EAA Fly-In at Oshkosh. It also made an appearance that year at the Seattle Air Fair and the Vancouver World Expo. The airplane received good press coverage, with television segments and print articles appearing in the '86 Flight International, May '87 Kitplanes and other magazines internationally.
During that time, Ligeti Aero-Nautical received about 200 orders for the Stratos. The standard kit was expected to sell for AU$11,599 (US$7,500) without engine.
A mold for the production version was completed in late 1986. A target was set to produce 20 aircraft in the spring of 1987. A two seat version was also planned.
During a short test flight of the new highly modified production version in September 1987 the airplane stalled during approach to landing and Charles Ligeti was killed. The flight had been conducted under Australian experimental flight rules which at that time limited fights to below 500 feet. The rule has since been changed.
The production team continued work but the venture halted after a few months.
The only remaining prototype aircraft is in the possession of the Ligeti family. Ron Ligeti reports that the aircraft is in excellent condition and airworthy, although he does not fly it to preclude its loss or damage.
Ron, an accomplished aeronautical engineer who currently works on advanced military fighter aircraft, is creating a second generation version of the aircraft. Working from original notes and reverse-engineering the prototype, he has created CAD drawings, dimension tables and production documentation.
The designs for the second generation will be released as Open Source through this web site, and development will continue and expand though a community of skilled collaborators, enthusiasts and individual builders who are interested in contributing to the fulfillment of Charles Ligeti's original vision of a compact, super-efficient, high performance personal aircraft.
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|The Doughnut as of 2014
The hors d'oeuvre tray at a library staff orientation in November of 1980 concluded in a common scenario. Whether owing to caution against a breach of etiquette or fearing the appearance of gluttony, a single doughnut remained untouched and alone on the tray. Additionally, as is another common situation in such informal social occasions, no one claimed responsibility for cleaning away the food after the party. This lone survivor of the carbohydrate laden feeding frenzy, a Dunkin' Donut cake doughnut, remained forgotten on its platter.
Several days later, opportunity arose for The Doughnut to establish itself as a working member of the UNCG community. The employees to the library bindery (now Preservation Services) procured an old stereo from which they hoped to listen to the university radio station. Tragically, no amount of modification to the antennae improved the reception. After everything from framing wire to metal binders was added to make the signal listenable with no improvement, all eyes fell upon The Doughnut. It was added to one of the binder clips on the improvised antennae, and the "college radio station came in loud and clear." The radio was replaced over the following months, but The Doughnut remained suspended from the binder clip for the next five years. Over the years, it is reported that many people would notice the doughnut, but no one ever inquired as to why it was hanging in the library.
After five years, an accidental collision with a student freed The Doughnut, and to the amazement of everyone, it "clincked to the floor like a piece of stoneware." One small fragment was chipped from its ossified body, but it remained intact otherwise. By this time, The Doughnut had shrunk to about ten percent its original size. In honor of its years of service and impressive fortitude, The Doughnut remained in the library, both as an esteemed artifact and as a valued colleague.
Initially, The Doughnut was honored on the five year anniversary of its arrival to UNCG, much like any other UNCG employee. The Jackson Library Staff Association held the First Annual Doughnut Festival in 1985, in which celebrants were encouraged to adapt song titles, movie title, opening lines of books, and compose poetry to exalt what was becoming a workplace icon. Notable entries in the song category included "Don't Come Home Drinkin' with Doughnuts on Your Mind" and "You Ain't Woman Enough to Take My Doughnut."
On its tenth anniversary, a black, velvet-lined case was constructed specifically for The Doughnut, but it was the twentieth anniversary in 2000 that brought The Doughnut to national attention. The Doughnut had been embraced by the local North Carolina media, but the Associated Press picked up the story for the twentieth anniversary. An article about The Doughnut made it into the Chronicle of Higher Education and National Public Radio. Famously, it was billed above the Pope in a Ripley's Believe It or Not column in 2001. Having matured from its two decades of fame, The Doughnut was installed into a professionally constructed glass exhibit case in 2010.
This November will be the thirty-fourth anniversary of the Doughnut arriving at UNCG, ranking its years on campus among many employees looking towards their retirement. Rest assured, there are no rumors circulating of The Doughnut's retirement. Although not formally accessioned into the university's archives, The Doughnut remains a permanent figure in Jackson Library lore.


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A History of Ancient Egypt: Founding to Fall. Dr. Burnett Gallman will be hosting a one hour webinar discussion on Ancient Egypt. Join the discussion. Learn something new. Teachers attending live will receive a certificate of participation for renewal credit.
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The results are in and the banners for the next couple of months will be . . .
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If you'd like to see your photos or artwork on the website just upload a 770 x 200 pixel image into the Resources folder in the DropBox.
Here's a video profile produced by MadLab featuring some shifty looking bloke with a rather dodgy taste in t-shirts . . .
This is going straight onto the 'About' page!
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes of the riots (or perhaps a sleepy-eyed armadillo peeking a nose out from its shell) we're back! First of all I'd like to welcome Terri who joined us for the first time last night. Nice to meet you!
Just one piece of sad news: there were no biscuits. But on with the show . . .
The open meeting cancelled on the 10th August due to Those People has now been re-scheduled for the 24th. Hurrah!
There are seven pieces of work in the DropBox at the moment but I'm not sure how many of these will be discussed. Any of the authors who can't attend on the 24th can opt to have their work archived for discussion at a future meeting (14th September or another one).
7pm start as usual, finishing between 9pm and 9.30pm, then down the pub for a catch-up on the gossip.
Last night's open meeting was cancelled as MadLab decided, rather wisely, to roll down their shutters for the night due to the impending threat of more riots.
Apologies for the lack of notice about this, but I spent most of yesterday afternoon on a Boeing 767 flying back from Rhodes where I've been enjoying the lack of rain (and riots) for the last 10 days. Anyway, I hope you're all safe.
I now have to sort out whether we try for another open meeting this month, or just put things back to next month. I also have to sort out dates for the closed meeting which seems to have run into a clash with Bad Language (we will be moving the closed meeting to another date–just not sure which one yet).
So, as usual, watch this space. As soon as I have more information I'll let you all know.


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Nothing makes sense at the moment because I'm pretty sure the sequence numbering is sound and because of it I can pretty much state I'm not losing packets either in reception or transmission and don't have queues building in Erlang but blocks are still going missing. > Have you put Ethereal/Wireshark/tcpdump etc on the wire during the > tests? Have you seen a pause > in output? > I've used Wireshark but the disruption in output is not seen because its missing data but the sequence is correct. It's not a silent pause. > Hard to tell from this far away. =/ I know, but sometime just talking through the problem helps to clarify. > > On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 2:02 PM, Bob Cowdery <bob@REDACTED > <mailto:bob@REDACTED>> wrote: > > On 02/06/2011 20:26, Mike Oxford wrote: >> Can you pin down where you think you're losing the data? You >> state a hard number....where in the chain are you measuring? >> > I've been trying to do that for several days but it's really hard > to track it all the way through in one go because the buffer size > changes in different stages and its not even multiples, it only > comes together in fixed size blocks at each end. When I check each > stage individually I'm failing to find any problem. I see I've > lost blocks overall but the stage I'm looking at has no breaks in > the pattern. They all seem to process the data correctly - and > most of the time the input and output keep pace. There is no code > in the path that could just junk blocks. > >> Usually in audio-processing you're going to run into issues in >> two main places; buffer starvation and codec corruption. >> Buffer starvation is pretty self-explanitory -- something in the >> chain cannot keep up, usually due to CPU load, lock contention or >> other data flow interruption. >> Codec corruption happens when the codec tries to use the new >> incoming packets against it's stored run-state. If >> something happens (out of sequence, null packets, etc) the codec >> will usually do one of two things: do its best and give you >> corrupted audio or just drop the packet on the floor as if it >> never got it. >> > This is akin to audio processing but the signal processing is > under my control so there are no unknowns in the chain. > >> One more caveat with audio: output packet size is not usually >> equal to input packet size. The most codecs do >> lossy-compression. Just one more thing to check. >> > I'm using 48k input and output rate for the test. >> -mox >> >> On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 12:09 PM, Bob Cowdery >> <bob@REDACTED <mailto:bob@REDACTED>> wrote: >> >> Can anyone give me some hints on how to debug this problem. I >> know its a >> long-shot but maybe someone has experience of a similar problem. >> >> I have a real-time system that reads from a device using UDP >> and writes >> back to the same device using UDP. The data processing chain >> comprises 6 >> processes: >> >> Reader - Decoder - Input to linked-in-driver - output from >> linked-in-driver - Encoder - Writer >> >> With the parameters I'm using I should be writing the same >> number of >> blocks that I am reading. There are sequence numbers on both >> input and >> output blocks. For a while this is what happens, then I start >> to lose >> blocks. I believe in snatches rather than a regular pattern. >> I can >> sometimes hear the disruption in the output and if I stop at >> that point >> I've lost blocks, as many as 40 in one case. However it can >> run on way >> longer than that with no lost blocks. >> >> I've checked every stage of the code with debug statements but >> everything seems to pass through correctly. I've also >> checked the >> message queue length at each stage and it never builds up on any >> process. I have no catch-all message handlers. The messages >> are all >> large binary. >> >> The symptoms look like it just can't keep up but If a process was >> getting behind I would expect the message q to build up. CPU >> is 5-7%. >> >> Any ideas would be very welcome. >> >> Bob >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> erlang-questions mailing list >> erlang-questions@REDACTED <mailto:erlang-questions@REDACTED> >> http://erlang.org/mailman/listinfo/erlang-questions >> >> > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://erlang.org/pipermail/erlang-questions/attachments/20110603/6f919e17/attachment.htm>


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Time: 4:00PM – 7:30PM
Location: Wide pullout next to large rock formation along highway 50 downstream from Salida
Fish Landed: 2
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I drove to route 50 and turned right at Poncha Springs and headed west then turned off and drove the remaining six miles to Angel of Shavano. There were three remaining open campsites, so I quickly paid for and secured site 17. We've used 17 numerous times and like the shallow wide trough between two natural berms where we set up our tent. It was extremely hot as I set up the Eureka tent and attempted to stash the cooler and food bins in shade away from the direct sun. I wanted to leave the food at the campsite in case Jane arrived from Denver before I returned from fishing.
I was off and driving to the Arkansas River by around 3PM and on the water by 4PM. I chose some water east of Salida where there is some nice pocket water on the highway side of the river. I figured with the heat, the fish would be attracted to the oxygenated pocket water, and the flows at 775 cfs were too high for crossing to the opposite bank. I initially tied on a yellow Letort hopper and beadhead hares ear, the standard default beginning fly choice. I managed to land one small brown on the BHHE as I worked the pockets along the bank, but I was doing a lot of casting with minimal results. It was absolutely sweltering, and I was perspiring as I waded through the shallow water and climbed the rocks along the bank.
At one spot as I was passing a large boulder along the bank, I noticed quite a few caddis fluttering away when I leaned on the rock. I looked closely and there were many caddis tucked in the crevices and cracks on the rock. I pinched one and observed a dark olive/brown body.
I continued on and clipped off the hopper/dropper combination and tied on a lime green trude. This produced a second small brown in one of the more attractive riffle stretches, but that was it. I also tried an olive deer hair caddis, but that didn't seem to interest the fish anymore than the previous offerings. I had now lost confidence in my ability to catch fish and the heat was really sapping my energy, so I hiked further upstream through an area that I'd never fished before. I was searching for an exit path up the steep bank between the river and highway that was covered with dense vegetation. Eventually I found what I was looking for and a nice path led me on a gradual angle up the bank and terminated by a pullout next to highway 50. I filed this location for future reference.


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I have a feeling this weekend will be a pretty festive one because we're heading to Great Wolf Lodge for a staycation as part of their local media weekend. Rumor has it the lodge is outfitted for the holidays and I cannot wait to check it out! I actually spoke with a mom at the airport last week whose oldest son was wearing a Great Wolf Lodge backpack and she had the best things to say about their visit which made me all the more excited to swim, play and explore!
I'll be sure to recap our weekend adventures on the blog on Monday but until then, let's dive right into the usual Friday roundup of favorites, shall we? Please feel free to share a little bit about something that is making you smile this week, too!
Things I'm Loving Friday
Over Thanksgiving weekend, I took advantage of some of the holiday sales and ordered a few things for our living room. We're in the process of sprucing the room up a bit (we just had it painted earlier this week!) and it's slowly coming together. I'll definitely share before/after pics when it's done but right now the latest addition to the room deserves a highlight here because I am in love with it! Our new faux fiddle leaf fig tree!
I ordered the tree after consulting with a friend who had the exact same one in her family room. I knew I loved it and that it looked pretty darn real so I hoped it would look good in our living room, too. Since I had no ambitions to try to keep a real tree alive in our home, I ordered the faux tree (the 72" one) and after fluffing the leaves out a bit, it came to life and looks awesome. I put the tree in a seagrass basket I also ordered from Wayfair and it's just what I was looking for in that space!
Christmas Book Collection
Growing up, my sister and I amassed a bit of a collection of Christmas books that my parents would put up in the attic with all of our Christmas decorations after the holiday season was over. I absolutely loved reading my favorite holiday stories year after year and am hoping Chase and Ryder will feel the same way. After Chase was born, we began slowing adding to our family's Christmas book collection and Chase lights up whenever we ask him if he wants to read one of his special Christmas books. If you happen to have a child in your life who loves reading holiday books, I highly recommend The Sweet Smell of Christmas. It was one of my favorites as a kid and Chase is very into it this year thanks to the scratch-and-sniff scents and the bears on every page.
A Visit from Aunt LaLa
My Aunt Laurie came to visit for the day yesterday since her travels had her passing through the Charlotte area and it was so much fun to have her in town! (She's the mastermind behind our family's favorite shrimp dip. <– Keep that one on had if you need an appetizer to bring to a party this holiday season.) We call my Aunt Laurie the baby whisperer in our family for a reason because she is just one of those people with an innate understanding of babies and children. She always seems to know just what to do to calm babies and make a toddler's day.
Ryder was in heaven in her arms and after I picked Chase up from preschool, he couldn't wait to play with Aunt LaLa and was all too excited when she greeted him with a new shark toy and a homemade shark fleece blanket. Chase turned the blanket into a car race track and I just loved seeing the boys with their great aunt. Thanks so much popping in for a visit, Aunt Laurie!
@NoMoreShittyBooks Instagram
A blog reader sent me a message about this account on Instagram and thought I would love it and she was absolutely right! I am always on the lookout for great book recommendations and this account is a great one because it offers a short summary of the book, a brief review and some quirky anecdotes to go along with it. I've read a handful of the books featured on this page (it's a very new account) and so far I agree with their reviews which bodes well for future book finds based on their recommendations.
Friday Flashbacks
Coconut Oil Peppermint Bark (Made with only five ingredients, this festive holiday treat is one I love whipping up whenever my sweet tooth hits this time of year!)
30 Minute At Home Workouts You Can Do Anywhere (Perfect to keep on hand for holiday season travel!)
Question of the Day
What is one thing that is making you smile today?


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text: If you find people watching oddly compelling, you're not alone. A new study suggests that gregarious European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) get a kick out of looking at their fellow birds, even if it's just on a computer screen. Researchers took 10 captive starlings from their flock and isolated them for 4 days in a cage with plenty of food and water and a large flat-screen monitor. Most of the birds quickly discovered that poking their beaks into one sensor in the cage flashed a life-size photograph of an unknown starling onto the screen, while a second sensor produced a picture of a suburban landscape. The lonely birds seemed to enjoy looking at other starlings, the researchers found. On average, they triggered a new starling photo every 6 minutes, 7 hours a day, for 4 days. They only threw in a landscape every 20 minutes or so. It wasn't just that the landscapes were boring. Given the choice between photos of starlings and photos of monkeys, a second group of five birds also pecked to view their own kind three times more often. The results suggest starlings have a natural yearning for social stimulation, the authors report online this month in Animal Cognition. In the future, starlings' drive to view photos of one another could be used to study the social rewards that knit communities together.


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Every now and then the bass player gets his day. Usually the singer or the guitarist gets all the fame and all the questions. So Today Nine Bullets caught up with American Aquarium's bass player, Bill Corbin. He talked about their last record, their next record, and their upcoming tour west of the Mississippi.
9B: It's been a while since your last record, Small Town Hymns came out, at least by y'all's standards. Are there a batch of new songs waiting to be recorded or all y'all just concentrating on playing shows?
BC: It has been quite a while since Small Town Hymns came out. This is the first year since I joined the band that we haven't put out a new record and honestly, it's been a nice change of pace. With Dances for the Lonely we had road tested those songs for months prior to the recording sessions which made making the album a fairly easy process for us. For Small Town Hymns however, we moved down to Oxford for a month with essentially nothing written for the record in hopes of doing all the writing, arrangements, and recording at the same time. We thought this would be a fun challenge and it certainly was. We quickly learned that a month can come and go very quickly and while we are all
very proud of the album we made there, I think we all wonder what the record would've been like had we fleshed it out a bit beforehand.
For this new record we decided to go back to how we use to do it: Bj writes a song, we work out an arrangement for it, play it for crowds, and then make adjustments here and there until we are happy with it. It's a process that we all enjoy. Seeing what works and what doesn't. I like to think audience members enjoy this as well. You get to see a song kind of grow and evolve. Hell, you can even see it on youtube. If you look up new songs like "redheads and adderall" or "st marys" you can see that they are almost all different in one way or another. So, yes we have been working on new material in addition to playing shows and continuing to tour throughout 2011. We have the bulk of the
album written and will be playing quite a few new ones on our fall tour in November. We will be hard at work over the holidays putting together the rest of the album which we will be recording in January down in Muscle Shoals with Jason Isbell producing it.
9B: The tour schedule for American Aquarium is generally pretty packed but I noticed this fall y'all are heading to some places I don't remember y'all playing very often. St. Louis, Denver, Nebraska, & Kansas. Are these totally new places for the band and are y'all making a concerted effort to open up some new markets? How hard is it to stretch out your touring areas?
BC: We have actually been to these markets before but it's been a very long time since we have been there. We've played all over but it's really hard to get that far out, so usually it's only once a year we can hit those spots. The problem is that in order for us to tour and get that far out we have to be gone for a very long time for it to be profitable for us. We are still a developing band operating on essentially a shoestring budget so we really have to put a lot of thought and effort into getting that far from home. Thankfully our
management does a great job of organizing it in a way that makes financial sense, minimizes risk, and keeps it fun for us. We hate to neglect markets and we certainly will be out that way quite a bit more in 2012 when the new record comes out.
9B: When you were down at Tweed recording Small Town Hymns I swear you told me that the band was waking up in the mornings and jogging. Did I make this up and if I didn't do any of y'all run while on tour or have any PE type activities while living in a van? I keep picturing y'all running down one of those Mississippi country roads as a band and I wonder if there was always a slowest runner.
BC: I love this question! I still try to exercise everyday but staying fit on the road certainly presents its own challenges. I love to weightlift but I rarely have access to a real gym on the road so I end up running a lot more and trying to watch what I eat. The hard part is exercising enough to counteract all the drinking we do on the road. We drink a lot and often so I have to take that into account everyday. If I'm playing a place like Little Rock I know I have to run my ass off during the day because once the show starts there will be a deluge of alcohol that just won't stop. The rest of the band will work out now and then still, but at the very least there has been a concerted effort by everyone to eat healthier during the day. I would say collectively we are healthier now than we have ever been although you might not guess it by how much we drink once the show starts.
9B: A year or so ago American Aquarium took their rock show across the pond. How was that experience? (Bill if this was while you weren't playing with the band feel free to ignore this one)
BC: I was with the band when we went to Europe and it was amazing. The folks running and attending the Blue Highways festival treated us so ridiculously well. The crowd was just so attentive and appreciative that I couldn't believe it. It was such a trip to be in a foreign country and have people singing your songs. It's an experience that I'll never forget. I hope we can make it back there soon.
9B: From the times I've seen y'all play and hung out it seems like you've probably got one or two road stories. Please share a recent one, and remember this is a blog it DOESN'T have to be PG.
BC: Code of the road, man. I can't throw anybody under the bus but rest assured I have stories for days. I'll tell you a few of my own off the record when I see you in Denver if you can make it. It might require some whiskey to loosen the lips though! Haha.
American Aquarium – Nothing To Lose
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"Put in this story that you watched Rebelution next to Dusty Baker," said Dusty Baker. As I stood against the railing on the upper level of the Independent Tuesday night, I was unknowingly chatting up the former San Francisco Giants' manager. The baseball legend chuckled at my slight embarrassment at not recognizing him. He leaned over the railing as he talked about supporting live music and coming here with his best friend from 2nd grade. We overlooked a sold-out room, filled to the brim with an eclectic group of high school and middle-aged reggae lovers.
Rebelution opened the show with a tight guitar riff before the rest of the band jumped in with drums, bass, keyboard, and saxophone — a signature Rebelution move. No fog machine needed, dozen of joints lit up within the first minute creating a hazy shadow around the musicians. If you weren't high before, you certainly would be through second-hand smoke alone — which got me wondering, is Dusty Baker high right now? Within the first song, my thoughts turned to nostalgia for simpler times.
Disclaimer: Rebelution has been a long time favorite band of mine. I remember listening to the sweet reggae songs on road trips down the coast during high school. In college, I drove through the night to see the band play at Lollapalooza. My ringtone still to this day is the first 30 seconds of "Safe and Sound."
The band's front man, Eric Rachmany, started the show off with the crowd favorite "Attention Span." Images of lazy afternoons and thoughts of making the world a better place overtook me. "It's a pleasure to meet ya," he sang.
It really was a pleasure for him. The SF native was genuinely pumped to be playing in his hometown. At every bridge, transition, and break between songs, Rachmany called out to the sold-out venue. "How are we doing San Francisco?" The crowd cheered back with matching enthusiasm. This mutual delight in each other's presence is such a rare occasion in live music nowadays; Rebelution has a riveting stage presence.
Beyond Rachmany, the keyboard player Rory Carey softly caressed the keyboard offering harmonious beats to Wesley Finley on the drums. Carey's long blonde locks flowed side to side as he swayed back and forth over the keyboard. Standing well over six feet tall, the timid bassist, Marley D. William, occasionally stepped out from the shadows and commanded the stage. And the excellent touring member Khris Royal stole the show by blowing insane saxophone melodies that matched up perfectly with Rachmany's guitar.
"He used to play guitar in the hallways at Drew," said Adam Swig, a high school friend of Rachmany's whom I met at the show. Rachmany grew up in the Sunset and went to the Drew School. "I was like 'Man, that's cheating. Girls are here.'" It's no doubt that Rachmany is a babe magnet. With his soothing vocals and honest energy, the lead singer had girls in tube tops fawning over him. To be fair, dudes in backwards baseball caps, graphic T-shirts, and oversized hoodies partook in the fawning, especially during his epic guitar solos.
While the vocals and instrumentals were perfectly on par, Rebelution's performance was not only about music — it was about community. The Santa Barbara band opened for Israel Vibration at the Independent back in 2007, after independently releasing its first full-length album "Courage to Grow." Since then, the band has played all across the California coast and around the country, selling out local venues and opening music festivals. Two years later, Rebelution founded its own record label 87 Music, named after the band members' address while at UCSB, where they met. With three albums, an independent label and an upcoming fourth album, the reggae band found its way back to its roots at the Independent in celebration of the venue's 10th anniversary.
With just a few simple strums of the acoustic guitar, Rachmany quieted the room for "Feelin' Alright," the band's most popular single, about releasing hatred and surrendering to the music. The soft strings reverberated around the hall. To no one's surprise, the entire crowd joined in with vocals. "I'm trying to pick up the soul's intention to soak in music relaxation," he sang.
"They are probably the most successful 'true' independent touring band," said Swig about his high school buddy's band. Bias aside, the band's success can be measured by the community love. As Emma wrote last week, the Independent is at the heart of the city. Much like the Divisadero venue, Rebelution relies heavily on the community, which was clearly seen at last night's show, from Dusty Baker showing support to a surprise performance by Zion I. The show wasn't about Rebelution; it was a celebration of live independent music. Rachmany spit a verse during Thrive's opening set. The trumpet player of Brass Magic (first opener) played alongside sax player Royal during "Roots Reggae Music," a new song from Rebelution's upcoming album.
At the end of the set, Rebelution performed a wonderful two-song encore, including "Green to Black" with complementary green lights. Basking in the green-soaked room, the audience roared with excitement and the fan-made smoke machine started up again. Rarely have I seen such pure happiness and tranquility in this condensed space. It didn't matter that the show was almost over, it happened. Waves of enlightenment overpowered Rebelution's fans, including myself.
"We appreciate your energy," yelled Rachmany through the thick fog. The crowd cheered back. From the light tunes of "Lazy Afternoon" to the socially conscious lyrics of "Good Vibes," Rebelution's intention was to bring honest joy to San Francisco, and I couldn't get enough of the good vibes.


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Shaping a Sustainable Built Environment in Orange County
A dialogue for all of us: the social, economic, and ecological impacts of smart growth, for a sustainable future
April 12, 2017 at University of California – Irvine
MFI, School of Social Ecology co-hosts Sustainability Forum with American Institute of Architects and US Green Building Council
Shaping a Sustainable Built Environment in Orange County
MFI's John Hipp and Kevin Kane appeared on "The City Square" radio show
The City Square, the radio show hosted by the Association of California Cities, Orange County interviewed MFI Director Dr. John Hipp and Research Fellow Dr. Kevin Kane to discuss the MFI's recent research on regional growth and development on July 20, 2016.
Click here to stream or download the podcast.
The City Square is the region's only radio show tackling policy and politics. The program delivers an entertaining, thought-provoking and hard-hitting look into Orange County's political and policy world.


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Remy Ma has now taken to Instagram to share that she and her husband Papoose have lost their baby. Such a hard time for the couple.
Remy Ma has now taken to Instagram to share that she and her husband Papoose have lost their baby. Such a hard time for the couple.
These Fans Ain't Loyal! Spike Lee, crowned the biggest Knicks' fan, gave a priceless response when asked about missing the NY team's London away-game, which they actually lost 96-79…Spike Lee definitely 'did the right thing!' LOL check it out below
Yes Knicks fans, it is this bad. It has BEEN this bad all season. It is so bad that people are paying ALOT of money to sit near the court at MSG just to cover their face with bags as a protest against this debacle of a season. Cameras caught five guys in the crowd last night as the Knicks hosted the Rockets, who halfway through the game looked much different because they had placed bags over their heads as they watched the Knicks lose their 14th game in a row. The images speak very strongly for themselves. Yes, there is some hope for next year with the Knicks having some money to burn and likely a very high draft pick, but at this rate it will be hard to finish this year with any sanity left.
Michael Jordan knows the Bobcats are not a competitive team. They have gone 62-168 in his three full seasons as the majority owner. He knows things won't be much different this year either. But make no mistake, he will make sure his team competes every night as if they have something to play for. With a few teams rumored to be trying to lose this season on purpose to try and get one of the best players coming out of college next year, Jordan replied with this. "It's not guaranteed the player you are going to get is going to be that star anyway," Jordan said. "I did read that certain teams are thinking about doing it. But I'm not one of them. So let's alleviate that conversation." Teams tank to try and get a good college player and then they either don't wind up with the player they wanted, or the young man who they thought would change their franchise winds up not being a good pro player. It is big risk if a team does that. Jordan also said jokingly "If that was my intention I never would have paid (free agent) Al Jefferson $13 million a year." Hit the jump for an interesting video about the topic.
Remember when dogs used to steal the show? Like, real dogs and not your favorite rappers. Hit the jump and check out some dying breeds. But don't worry, they aren't endangered just losing popularity.
When you're a fan of the Washington Wizards, you take any reason to celebrate within your reach. With Saturday's 83-76 loss to the Utah Jazz, the Wizards dropped to 0-8 for the second straight season. But the fans who stuck around for the fourth quarter in Washington found solace — perhaps too much — in a fast-food giveaway. Read more after the jump. Shay Marie
The look of this draft party pretty much sums up the Charlotte Bobcats season.  They opened up the Time-Warner Cable Arena to fans to watch the NBA Draft lottery together and well practically no one showed up.  Check it out after the jump. Shay Marie x Sabrina B.
I Don't know, But I do know this is turning into a WAR!!! The Hackers always seem to respond, But No matter what's said, I wouldn't count on the U.S. Gov to give up any time Soon, Hit the Jump to see what's really going on Now!! Follow @TatWza +TatWZA
The Orlando Magic looked frustrated and like they didn't even want to play when they took a 93-67 beating from the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. Â Dwight Howard wasn't too happy about their performance and had some harsh words for his team. Â Since he's strongly considering leaving the team, I suggest they listen up or maybe they think its too late. Â Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Sports teams often go through sharp swings in popularity. Attendance rises and falls. This frequently has to do with how well a team performs. When teams do well, people outside of their primary fan base become interested and start going to games. Using records provided by ESPN, 24/7 Wall St. examined changes in attendance for the four major league sports from 2001 to 2010 to identify the twelve teams that decreased more than 20 percent. Check the list after the jump…


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A new, weird snack, from Quaker called Stila. These are green apple oat clusters. On the box they look big. or more like smaller popcorn balls. The box contains 5 packages of these oat clusters. Upon opening the 1st package it is clear that these oat clusters are really small, smaller than a popped popcorn kernel.
The apple in each oat cluster is oddly green, as if the apple part is the skin of a Granny Smith apple.
There is more of an apple smell than an apple taste.
The box is unusual, in a shape similar to a trapezoid. Not much in the way of vitamins and minerals. Iron is 2% and Fiber is 8%. 80 calories per package – you could eat these in under a minute.
One of those products that look interesting enough to try, but…
there is a slim chance you will buy them again,
or even recommend them to someone.
Not THAT bad, worth trying if you can get them real cheap, around $1.30 for the box is what we paid.


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Mariners pinch a point
Central Coast came from two goals down to snatch a point against Perth in Round 15 of the National Youth League on Saturday.
Central Coast came from two goals down to snatch a point against Perth in Round 15 of the National Youth League on Saturday.
The Mariners needed second half goals to Hyundai A-League regular Nigel Boogaard and replacement Ty Owens to secure a 2-2 draw at Frank Millington Field at Budgewoi on the Central Coast.
The last time the teams met the Mariners got maximum points and coach Alex Tobin will be disappointed his team could not get another win against the visitors.
While the Mariners did well to come back to draw, it was game Central Coast could have, and should have, won comfortably.
Perth was restricted to attacking on the break while the Mariners created, but failed to finish, several great opportunities.
It appeared the Mariners would be in for a comfortable match when experienced Perth player David Tarka was red carded for abusive language in only the 18th minute.
Despite going a man down the visitors opened the scoring completely against the run of play in the 22nd minute. A powerful header from Anthony Skoric left Central Coast goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne with no chance.
Seven minutes later Perth was two goals up after veteran Mariners defender Andrew Clark headed into his own net following a Perth corner.
Perth had more of the ball early in the second half but rarely threatened an experienced Mariners defence.
When the home team equalised with 20 minutes to play it appeared Central Coast was on target for a win.
But a mixture of some poor finishing and resolute Perth defence saw the score remain 2-2.
Perhaps Central Coast's best chance for a winner came in second half injury time when Sean Mitchell had a powerful volley spectacularly saved by replacement Perth goalkeeper Alex Pearson.
Match Details
Central Coast Mariners 2 (Nigel BOOGAARD 62-, Ty OWENS 71-) Perth Glory 2 (Anthony SKORICH 22-, Andrew CLARK (og) 29-)
Saturday 3 January 2009 Frank Millington Field Local kick off 10.30am AEDT
Referee. Brett Hookham Assistant Referees: Scott Edeling, Adam Weir Fourth Official: Matthew Gillett
Central Coast Mariners line up: 30.Andrew REDMAYNE (gk) (1.Matthew NEMES (gk) 45-), 2.Steven TIBBETTS, 7.Matthew LEWIS, 8.Andrew CLARK (OA), 9.Brady SMITH, 12.Scott WRIGHT (6.Ty OWENS 59-), 13.Ashley BALCOMB (17.Sean MITCHELL 59-),14.Greg OWENS (OA), 15.Paul O-GRADY (OA), 16.Nigel BOOGAARD (OA), 21.Daniel Taylor (10.Glen TRIFIRO 59-).
Substitutes not used: Nil.
Yellow cards: Ashley BALCOMB 57-. Red Cards: Nil.
Perth Glory line up: 1.Dejan ALEKSIC (gk) (40.Alex PEARSON (gk) 62-), 5.Steven HESKETH, 6.Dean EVANS, 7.James SAMMUT (12.Reece VITTIGLIA 62-), 9.Anthony SKORICH (16.Eli BABALJ 62-), 10.Adam LUCA (8.Howard FONDYKE 62-), 11.Ryan PEARSON, 13.Andrija JUKIC, 14.Liam HARVEY, 17.Mark LEE (OA), 18.David TARKA (OA).
Substitutes not used: Nil.
Yellow cards: Ryan PEARSON 86-. Red Cards: David TARKA 14-.


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Hi everyone!
I'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very warm and merry seasons greetings for the holiday season.
As 2011 draws to an end, i'm sure we've all reflected on our year and now thinking of setting goals for the new year. Now your goals will be personal to you. Some of them will be financial, some will be related to your passions, family or other interests but I implore you, if you haven't already done so, to set some health related goals.
Remember, your health is your best asset and you are your number 1 investment both in mind and body. So if you haven't already done so, think of some health related goals for 2012. They may be to lose weight, get fitter, gain muscle mass or get fit for competition but whatever they may be, i'd like to help you.
In 2012, I will be sharing weekly fitness tips to members of my mailing list. These will be tips to help keep you informed and motivated and maybe even entertained so if you haven't done so already, please sign up to my mailing list! (The form is on the right under the pic of the woman)
Here's to 2012! Happy New Year!


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Motorola Droid X :: Dialer And Setting Default NumberNov 12, 2010
Lots of my contacts - especially my "favorite" contacts - have multiple phone #'s, which is pretty typical. So it's a nice feature in the dialer that lets you select a specific number - home, office, mobile, etc., to dial every time you pull up the favorites tab within the dialer screen. I by mistake checked "use as default number" for one particular contact, but now I want to deactivate that selection and have no default number for that particular contact.
I know how to switch the default number from one to another; is there a way to deactivate the default number and just have the phone ask me which number to dial, e.g. home, office, mobile, etc.? I've been trying to tinker with everything I can to no avail, and I've also been shut out trying to answer this question online. Only thing I haven't done is call Verizon.


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The whole industry of internet bingo is built on the principle that folk should be able to enjoy free bingo games for fun without having to cough up an of their own hard earned money, in fact both of the sites which are credited with starting the bingo site boom were both free bingo websites. Nowadays playing bingo for real cash has become commonplace but there are still those people who enjoy a free game and actively look for a free website to play at.
You will find that just about every online operator offers several options to their players giving them the opportunity to play free bingo. Generally you will find that you have to register with the websites that offer this service which is a very simple process and after that players can easily access the 'FREE PLAY' section of the website and enjoy the selection for as long as you wish.
For those players that enjoy a little more excitement within their games many of the best operators offer free bingo for cash offering free money just for registering an account, then players are not restricted to the 'FREE PLAY' section of the site and can use this free money to build up a nice little pot to play with.
Another way to enjoy free bingo online is to check out the tournaments each site has on offer, a lot will ask participants to buy cards although there are some that stay true to being a free play website and allow people to play for free, (although these are primarily introductory tournaments.) Still you can win small amounts of cash in these free tournaments and build up that pot, and sometimes a free tournament will happen which offers amazing prizes, so do make sure you are not missing out.
We believe it is always nice to get a freebie once in a while, especially when the wagering pot is a little low, and it is with this in mind we thought it a good idea to have a look at a few free to play websites which offer their players the chance of playing for free where you can still win some real cash too!
There are a variety of operators that offer free games. Costa Bingo and Paddypower Bingo are two of those sites, they both provide players with the choice of free games 24hrs of the day. Their games begin every three minute with many of these being free games for fun and those free games which have some great prizes attached. When you have had a look about the free operator you may wish to make a deposit (if you liked playing at that particular site.) If you do decide that you would like to make a deposit of some of your own cash, Costa offer a number of super Jackpot and guaranteed games to tickle your fancy alongside a fantastic selection of slot machines where some real life changing money can be won. Fast becoming on of the most popular sites for free offers, Costa offer over 50 rooms and you can choose from over 100 exciting instant games including the very popular Cleopatra Slots and Fluffy Favourites.
Of course everyone has their own preference to whether they want to play free games for fun play for the chance of a monetary win, what we do believe is that only the best operators will offer both to their players, keeping everyone happy.


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Outback Film Festival Classic Motorcycle Ride
To celebrate the Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival and our 2018 theme "Wide Open Road" we are inviting motorcycles 30 years or older to experience an amazing ride to the outback.
Ride out to Winton with us or set your own pace and meet us there.
Our guided ride is a four day, three night experience.
- Friday 29 June Brisbane to Roma, lunch in Toowoomba
- Saturday 30 June Roma to Tambo, lunch in Charleville
- Sunday 1 July Tambo to Winton, lunch and tour at QMF Longreach
- Monday 2 July Long Lunch, Winton
- Tuesday 3 July Lunch in Middleton
- Wednesday 4 July Royal Open-Aired Theatre 100th Birthday, Winton
- Price: $100 per rider
Terms and conditions apply