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April 28th: After the matinée to the Promenade Theatre with Linda (2162, Broadway and 76th) for 7p.m. perf. of 'Picasso at the Lapin Agile' by Steve Martin. Pleasant, often witty comedy, with an especially good performance by Mark Nelson as 'Albert Einstein'. Went on to a gathering at a flat on Central Park West (round about 90th). Host, Gordon and his wife; all people who had been associated for about ten years with a touring acting group, the A.P.A., for whom Linda had done a couple of plays. George, a stage manager, confirmed some of my information about why costs to produce on Broadway are so absurd; says there is hope, which supports the hint of change I've noticed on this trip. Rosemary Harris there; was with the company for eight years and married to its inspiring genius, Ellis. Last time I bumped into her, long ago, I think she thought she knew me; this time not at all sure, but gracious. I'd only seen her act at the R.A.D.A. not long before I left. She explained, to-night, that when a student, she'd run out of money and had gone to do seventeen plays in so many weeks, before returning to drama school.
April 29th: Morning, returned to Liberty and Ellis Islands with Linda (who has never been to the latter before) to fill out the information there had been no time to take in with the kids present. Emma Lazarus, in fact, wrote her poem specifically to help raise funds in America for the pedestal, in 1883; she must have seen drawings and photographs of the figure building in France. At Ellis, one of the most striking displays is of the 'exhibited as found' equipment – typewriters, filing cabinets, fans, hospital gear – surviving from the last time the reception centre was used and the photographs of laid tables, covered with dust and peeled paint which go with it. From Bowling Green walked Broad and Wall Streets, by the Fraunces Tavern and Liberty Hall and Pierpoint Morgan's headquarters bank for a while, before returning to 47th and the Brooks Atkinson Theatre and an 8p.m. performance of Sam Shepard's 'Buried Child'. Parades the surviving ghouls of a 'middle' America, Illinois perhaps, independent farming culture; touch and go as to whether it would 'pay off' but it does; a sense of monumentality, Greek bucolic tragedy possibly stemming from O'Neill; emptiness, archaism, a hint of incest, the phantasies of family-centred values and imaginary trad. all-American heroes. Played for dark laughter and using an outsider witness, a girl, to represent us. Is the young man who inherits this horror meant to imply any sort of hope? And, I am fascinated as to whether the play will run – on Broadway.
April 30th: At 4p.m. turned up at William Morris (1325 Av. of the Ams., but on 53rd St.) to meet David Kolodner, following a 'phone conversation I had with Sue Latimer. His assistant, Liz, came out to say he was delayed, then was asked in at nineteen minutes past. Smooth, slightly shiny, bespectacled jewish man of forty or so. Perfectly pleasant, chatty, turns out he has only been with the firm nine weeks. I said I must be Martian to him, so did a rapid sample of work centred on 'Keep It In The Family' ref. 'Too Close For Comfort' suggesting he might want to view 'Gilbert Herring' from 'Bonjour La Classe', in which I look much as I do now. He had a large list of credits and was fascinated by 'Heil Honey, I'm Home'. Also mused that Latin Quarter was not torn down but, possibly, a porno house! (Noted that various ambulatory staff were on headphones, permanently.)
May 1st: Talked to Mia Albright between shows about her second script (first nineteen pages v. promising – Sherlock Holmes 'solving' America – then falls apart). She left a third script. Read Vivienne's latest, horror tale as she struggles to free herself of years of pain. Medical people are now saying that they do not know enough to help. (We are even less able to.)
May 2nd: Down to new-ish American Indian museum set up by the Smithsonian, lodged in the old Custom House opposite number one Broadway and now called the George Gustav Heye Center. So extremely different from the one I went to three times in Harlem in the 80s that it's a shock. This, an attempt to convey a flavour of all pre-European American groups, with a very strong emphasis on their cultural continuity and survival into the present; a focus on individuals and very special objects either for emotional or artistic reasons, in no historical or geographical order. Done in close consultation with native groups, in a sense highly political, perhaps with reparation as the chief motive.
Caught part of a guided tour to kids given by a native American; spoke of the status of the shirt-wearer (Crazy Horse for example) and the significance of the earth colour of the lower half of the garment as a reminder, when away from his folk negotiating to keep in contact with the ground, yet topped by the sky colour for ideas and loftiness; the broad, trailing band on the magnificent, feather head-dress again connecting the chief to the earth; the cradle-board in which an infant was bound, tighter when it had tantrums and was hooked to a tree or tripod at eye height so that it could watch the adults working and be easily kissed. A woman's ghost dance dress explained with its suns, moon and star (looking cross-like) – the ghost dance came late, offering followers the return of the buffalo, the rising of the ancestors and the going away of the white man. Also, a peyote stache and a loose feather fan which, as it was flapped, partook of the power of the eagle from which it came. The nat. Am. took the opportunity to stress that it was D.D.T. that almost wiped out eagles and not Indian hunting, that there was more power in feathers got from live eagles and that to-day he had a government permit which enabled him to acquire eagle feathers. Throughout, personal statements on video and it all, steadily, made sense but I missed the brilliant concentrations of superb artefacts grouped by tribe and district; not one stone, waist game belt on display, or mention of that pastime – in fact most of the astonishing collection not on show.
Walked on to the World Trade Centre and beyond through to the W. Finance Centre, between the restrained, pastel awninged stalls, into the glass and palmed lobby out to the new marina. What I first thought was one of four or five docked luxury cruisers was, indeed, a craft with a heli-pad on top (small blue chopper parked, with its door invitingly open) and a sign advertising charters. Liberty and the Verrazano Bridge down the Hudson in mid-distance.
Back at the flat, got a call from William Morris (U.S.A.) arranging an interview.
May 3rd: 10a.m., opening time, at the Guggenheim. Pleasant spattering of 19th and early 20th C. works tucked in on one level; rest, interesting or cheerful and decorative rather than exhilarating or affecting or moving (note that the photographer, who has an annexe called after him, is spelt Mapplethorpe). On to the Met. past the reservoir in Central Park where spring is faltering no longer but coming on strong in the light rain. Renewal of acquaintance with an overwhelming collection, unless you live here and can become a member. Again, changes in lay-out meant that I missed the multitude of brilliant Indian metal statuettes of gods, sexy and otherwise, which astonished me the last time I was here (pretty sure this was the place they were on show). Memorable American painting of the old French trapper in a canoe with a fox on a lead and his half-Indian son (William Merrit Chase?). Also, there is a room-ful of exceptionally good El Grecos. A long-ago given permission to expand into the park means that you get lovely glimpses of the new greening from many places in the building, walking through, as well as the calming airiness of the views across and over the sculpture court.
May 5th: After the matinée went to 'Cow Girls' at the Minetta Lane Theatre in the village with Linda; story of classical trio booked into a country and western venue. I find it strangely moving to see performers pick up instruments and effortlessly play them, as they evolve a tale. Apart from the appallingly directed first ten minutes the simple, emotional narrative binding the six women musicians, works. It is the big show climax that they attempt that is a, comparative, let-down – the music is less good than that before sung and played and hardly a gesture is made towards tying up loose story ends; but by then the event's been so engaging that we mostly forgive. Supper in a typical local, I think Greek, dive.
May 6th: I joined Linda, who had got a good place in the line (queue to us) to see the special Picasso portrait exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art. Especially interesting because the organiser (an eminent Director of Dept., William Rubin, just retiring from the gallery as I learned from public radio) has taken trouble to identify the women on display with those in P.'s life. I was startled to spot a young woman about three-quarters into the show, where Marie-Therese Walter was featured, who looked extraordinarily like her.
At 3-45p.m. turned up on the fifth floor at C.B.S., corner of 6th Ave. and 52nd, to be taped reading for the part of 'Lipman', a newspaper owner, in a new sit-com. called 'Ink'. Talked first to Amy Herzig, casting; then the monitor packed up and it seemed I would have to come back another time; but we had a go anyway. I tried it my way and was asked to go again, playing a complete 'ineffectual'. However, it seemed to me the script was one draft behind, since it retained a good deal of blustery fight-back. Could be a reason why they are having trouble unearthing an actor for this character; the stars, male and female, are cast. Herzig best casting director I've had to act with! Monica Dolan followed me for an interview and I noted that more of our company were scheduled to see C.B.S. Supper later with Linda at her place.
May 7th: Took the A train for a renewal of acquaintance with the Cloisters museum in Tryon Park; arrived as it was opening at about 9-30a.m. Noted, this time, that many of the objects were acquired through rescue. Lovely view from one of the re-constructed cloisters out on George Washington Bridge. Hovered, to overhear helpful explanations of the unicorn tapestries and the Robert Campin annunciation from two of the several assidudous guides taking groups. A lovely morning, a chance to breathe. Saw an almost black squirrel in the park.
May 8th: Rang Liz at William Morris to report on Monday's meeting and say that Amy H. had talked of its being useful to have me on tape for other things, and my feeling that this 'Lipman' was limiting and perhaps they should pass on 'Gilbert Herring'. Telephoned Wyoming ref. our holiday, as requested by Anna.
May 9th: Posted note to Vivienne, sending greetings to her gnomes and saying I had heard nothing from her brother-in-law Alan Finch – but then he rang, finally, at about 11-30a.m. Ellie McNulty rang with news about a stand-up slot she's doing; had lost my number, she says, so 'phoned the Plaza desk. Between the shows talked more to Mia Albright at the flat. Her third play is perfectly do-able; I suggested she try it on the Royal Court first. She has a strong and dangerous wife of a southern plantation owner at its centre, it's set in slavery days, with an excellent theme of male manipulation running through – the men win.
May 9th: 10a.m. renewed acquaintance with the Frick, on 5th Av. and 70th. A few of the best from some of the greatest, describes it; 'The Polish Rider' and a magnificent self-portrait of the old man; three Vermeers, an exceptional Monet, some exquisite bronzes and then, of course, there's the house itself – a palace – which, I note, Henry Clay Frick (a coal man, Rosenblatt tells me) only enjoyed for about five years. On, for 1p.m. opening, to the Whitney Museum of American Art (Madison and 75th); nice Hoppers and a retrospective on two floors of Edward Kienholz (plus wife, for last twenty years). Entertaining, treated assemblages and whole rooms, blatantly political with varying targets and transparent; but, inventive and personal enough to 'catch'. Afternoon, talked to Anna and completed bookings for our Wyoming holiday. Supper at Sam's, after the show, with Barbara Rosenblatt.
May 10th: Met Linda at the Nat. Hist. Mus. at about 11-50a.m. (she was late). Lunch and then did the Amber exhibition properly. Linda no longer a volunteer (her function has been discontinued) but sticking around by doing her origami (in fact, she was complimented by a young waitress at the restaurant for her gold origami ear-rings, though she'd not made them herself) so she went off at 2-30p.m. I did a survey of the museum (not possible with kids in tow). Confirmed the clarity of the message, especially in the human origins section, that evolution drives the emergence of species and that we are as accidental, and not determined, as any other. A room in the basement devoted to extinguishing and extinguished species, based on photographs – one person in the gallery, that I could see. (No trace of the 'Oink-oink' cat in any of the shops – Linda has tried the junior one in the basement).
After the show to Sardi's where American Express was offering drinks and desserts on the fourth flour to the company and those of the audience who, as users of its card, had accepted tickets for 'Dream'. Addressed by a group of two couples at a table near the door (again, beautiful – young – women bought by somewhat older, successful men) who confirmed my sense that much of our audience is now made up of 'innocents'. None had seen Shakespeare on stage before (only been taught and turned off it at school). They spoke of having to tune in to the language and one couple asked if seeing more made it easier; yes, I said. Asked if any of it had been changed for a modern audience; seemed amazed when I said, no. Wanted to know how many Americans in the cast; asked if we were always as good as this; I said we were human and variable and the couple that had been to London, and saw only musicals, had toyed with booking for Stratford. I told them to ask, judiciously, and then go to what was rated. Some productions better than ours, I said. On the way out I ran into a young man on the first (English ascription) floor who also loved it and had only ever read Shakespeare. Said once he had told his mother the story in the interval she had been well drawn in; asked if I might go back upstairs as he was sure mom would like to meet me; I cried off. (I seemed to have inspired Heidi, Alfred Burke's wife, to proseletyse in similar fashion).
May 11th: Leo Rost telephoned at about 11.30a.m. Back in town, his play is on; seems pleased enough. We made a provisional arrangement to meet between the shows on Wednesday. At the theatre, before the matinée, passed on my last night's experience of the innocent to Alex. He has been discouraged by the kind of response we have been getting, sometimes blaming himself – quite wrongly, I believe.
May 12th: Anna Carteret (I directed her in 'Semi-Detached' at Lincoln) with Penny Downie, among others of the cast of 'An Ideal Husband', came round after the 3p.m. matinée, having seen it. Leo Rost outside, too, with his friend Mel Levy (as well as Linda, whom I was expecting). Briefly accepted Leo's offer of a drink in an adjoining bar. He slipped me a programme of 'Bob's Butch Bar' his play at the Bosakowski Theatre, Primary Stages at 354 W. 45th (I'd already been posted a flyer to Executive Plaza). Thank goodness his plays at exactly the same times, pretty well, as 'Dream'! Leo his best, warm, generous, gracious self. Linda faintly tight about the smoky atmosphere but it went well, till we took ourselves off to see 'Antigone in New York' by Janusz Glowacki at the Vineyard Theatre (spelt such!) somewhere round Irving Place and E. 16th St. Workmanlike translocation of the idea, from Euripides, that humans are trapped within their own characters as much as within society's rules; evoked through three homeless immigrants, a cop (black) standing for 'Creon' the law-enforcer. 'Three Tall Women' and a Nicky Silver play started at this theatre. Walked some of the local streets and squares before the show, passing Tammany Hall and Washington Irving's house, and had supper after at Pete's.
May 13th: Returned to Bronx Zoo at 10a.m. opening time and took the mono-rail ride round the section called Asia. Crossed and re-crossed the 'Irrawady', according to the commentary, and went through a large terrain from which the public is now excluded; saw the heads of, reputedly, the largest cattle in the world, called Galla (I hope). Beautiful, sharp day; re-traced some steps, but newly visited the Mouse House and the Mexican grey wolf. Message of human damage being pushed here as hard as anywhere in the States I've visited, but I wonder how much is carrying to the hordes of kids being raced in groups round the site? Do their teachers stop to explain? All the signs are that it's still impossible for most Americans to conceive of any possibility other than that humans have priority when it comes to acquiring money or achieving comfort.
The radio tells me that the Constitution has been amended 17 times (I think Littlefield's figure, in Washington, was 11).
May 14th: Shopped, especially for walking shoes at Weber's, in the morning. Cancelled our only double booked holiday lodging at Anna's request.
May 15th: The 'Oink' cat turned up at the desk, found by Linda! (I'd given her a competent description, at last, having talked to Anna). Some of us replied to questions, after the matinée, from a group of girls attending Notre Dame school; Desmond insisted on harping on simulated sex in the bower, how it had been cut for New York. To finish the girls recited, in unison, a section of 'Titania's' speech for us, about the 'Little Indian Boy's' mother sailing on the land to fetch her trifles… Their (young) teacher, lauded by them, or they, must have recognised its beauty. Then a smaller group of us replied to members of a youth group, purportedly new to Shakespeare and possibly to theatre, all non-European except their leader, and slightly older than the holy sixteen-or-so year olds, after the evening performance. Apart from all the usual questions about division of responsibility for staging, characterisation, etc. one young man said he was so taken with the fairies' movement that he supposed we were dancers – encouraging.
May 16th: A tidying, Drama Bookshop, ringing William Morris (they have received 'Gilbert Herring'), day. Mia Albright came to flat at about 5-30p.m. for a chat; turns out she was an activist feminist, once. Written self-published stuffed about a world in the grip of 'male-ism' and 'wife-ism'. After the show, crossed with Linda who had just left me a script at the Plaza. Came up for a tea and chat. Liked Penny Downie in 'An Ideal Husband' (liked the show).
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does my car have a CAN bus adapter?If it is an american car made after 1996, then it definately has one. If it is an european car made after 2001 (gasoline)/2003 (diesel), then it also must have this interface.
Look for a connector within 3 feet (91cm) from the steering wheel that looks like this (color might differ):
this image was taken from wikipedia
known problems
location of CAN-bus connector
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7 months, 3 weeks ago
Merry Christmas everyone! As the holidays center so much around food, family and community we'd like to give you a little gift.
Produced by Goucher student Kylie Miller, hosted by Kylie Miller and Tashi McQueen, Featuring Eric Jackson and Floyd Godsey this podcast presents the amazing and inspiring work on Food Apartheid our brothers and sisters at the Black Yield Institute in Baltimore are doing.
The podcast is one of the many outcomes of Baltimore's Food Apartheid, a collaboration between Goucher College, Black Yield Institute and Memefest, which happened in November in Baltimore.
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Montreal friends, come and join us this coming Wednesday:
Members of the Memefest Network were recently in Baltimore, USA working with the Black Yield Institute and students at Goucher College tackling the subject of Baltimore's Food Apartheid. Food Democracy/Food Sovereignty has been a focus of Memefest's work over the last few years and it was a special opportunity for us to work with Black Yield, an amazing community organisation based out of Cherry Hill who seek to "Cultivate Self-Determination Through Black Land & Food Sovereignty".
Memefest's Oliver Vodeb and Vida Voncina, who will be visiting Montreal, alongside Kevin Lo (LOKI/Memefest) are interested in presenting a public debrief and discussion on the work done with BYI and Goucher, as well as the Memefest Network and project more broadly. We invite those interested in design and media activism, radical pedagogy, food justice (and more!) to join us for a casual "salon" at LOKI's studio.
See more details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/571852240242300/
8 months, 3 weeks ago
The Hong Kong protests are incredibly significant for many reasons. Not only are they exceptional as people are protesting more than six months, it is also the tactics that the protesters use that are highly sophisticated.
Here is a good article about the many subversive cultures emerging from the HK uprisings:
8 months, 3 weeks ago
The Hong Kong protests are incredibly significant for many reasons. Not only are they exceptional as people are protesting more than six months, it is also the tactics that the protesters use that are highly sophisticated.
Here is a good article about the many subversive cultures emerging from the HK uprisings:
9 months ago
"As we are working a lot with photographers here is an article on Afrapix, a radical photo collective..."
9 months, 1 week ago
"Here are some great links sent to me by Pamela from Goucher, they are very useful resources, so I am..."
9 months, 1 week ago
"Here the latest on Black Yield Institute, published by Civil Eats:
9 months, 1 week ago
"Hello Pamela @mxpjthompson, thanks for sharing about the work you have been doing with your students..."
9 months, 2 weeks ago
"I Love Kevin's take on food and its relation to community, commoning and the potentials, which are i..."
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"Hi to all of you!
I am Rok from Slovenia and I am an active member of Memefest already from 2006. M..."
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"And hi again...so, we are very excited and looking forward to come and join you in Baltimore to inve..."
9 months, 2 weeks ago
"Hi everybody! Very much looking forward to it all. I will write more later but for now here are some..."
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Baltimore's Food Apartheid: A pre-workshop preparation session
9 months, 3 weeks ago
We checked 100 years of protests in 150 countries. Here's what we learned about the working class and democracy.
The success of mass protests depends on who is doing the protesting.
'...Industrial workers have been key agents of democratization and, if anything, are even more important than the urban middle classes. When industrial workers mobilize mass opposition against a dictatorship, democratization is very likely to follow.'
10 months, 1 week ago
Wearable face projector, projects a face onto your face and tricks the face recognition surveillance technology:
10 months, 3 weeks ago
How to Be an Anticapitalist today? The brilliant sociologist, late Eric Olin Wright:
11 months, 1 week ago
An audio-visual archival resource focusing on radical activism around Australia, particularly during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s (although resources are not restricted exclusively to this time period).
The archive recovers "lost" and rare independent Australian documentaries (also vérité footage of historical significance) in order to preserve these films, videos and audio for posterity before they reach end of life and disappear permanently.
The focus is on visual/aural material.....the archive currently has 204 film streams and 91 audio streams.
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1 year ago
There is a reason we call each other "comrades" and not "friends" on the Memefest network.
Here a new book From Jodi Dean: Comrade
An Essay on Political Belonging
When people say "comrade", they change the world
In the twentieth-century millions of people across the globe addressed each other as "comrade". Now, it's more common to hear talk of "allies" on the left than it is of comrades. In Comrade, Jodi Dean insists that this shift exemplifies the key problem with the contemporary left: the substitution of political identity for a relation of political belonging that must be built, sustained, and defended.
In Comrade, Dean offers a theory of the comrade. Comrades are equals on the same side of a political struggle. Voluntarily coming together in the struggle for justice, their relationship is characterised by discipline, joy, courage, and enthusiasm. Considering the generic egalitarianism of the comrade in light of differences of race and gender, Dean draws from an array of historical and literary examples such as Harry Haywood, C.L.R James, Alexandra Kollontai, and Doris Lessing. She argues that if we are to be a left at all, we have to be comrades.
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I have joined the Memfest community becasue i am interested in
reinventing myself and taking up a radically different job & way of life!
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Brisbane, Australia
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(Earth on Fire - 2014 - Australian Bushfire Documentary - free to watch on ABC Catalyst)
(Deepwater Horizon - 2016 - BP Oil Spill 2010)
(Black Wave : The Legacy of the Exxon Valdez - 2008 Documentary - Exxon Oil Spill 1989 - 31 years ago)
(Promised Land - 2012 - USA Natural Gas Mining)
(Gasland - 2010 Documentary - USA Natural Gas Mining)
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It sounds a bit crazy, I think, but after more than a year-and-a-half of dating girls I've met through friends or social networking sites and finding no chemistry and them finding none as well, I'm willing to try mos tthings short of a Russian bride.
A New Age friend of mine suggests visualization. To find the right person one must attract the qualities that they seek. I thought about this concept for a while before realizing in principle that it makes a great deal of sense. If we can focus on what we want out of life, it makes it easier to acheive those things.
Skeptical and lacking confidence that this theory works, it took a little extra energy to put together a list of qualities that I am looking for in a woman.
1 Confidence: I like a girl who is assured of herself, mentally and physically. I prefer women who don't defer to what others may think of them as their soul guidepost of how to be.
2. Sense of humor: I enjoy laughing at and finding humor in the crazy world in which I have no choice but to live. A partner in whom I could share the ability to joke around iss essential.
3. Compassion: Any woman I would want to be with would have in herself a concern for tohers. Her compassion however would not be overextended, but instead meaningful and well-placed. It would not be exploitable. In other words, a woman who is not a sucker.
4. Motivated: It is great to be around people who want to be out and about in their daily lives. A partner who liked to hike, walk, rollerblade, go outdoors, see movies, take day trips, travel and go out to eat would be good.
5. Strong: I would like to find someone who I felt wasnt' lookin for someone to solve all their problems or to fulfill an obligation to simply have someone because that's the way she feels adult life should be. She should have interests.
It took some effort to put that list together. What you're supposed to do is see yourself with that person and it will make it easier to find them and be with them. I don't think it's an overnight thing, and I'm sure it requires quite a bit of discipline, but it makes some sense to me. I'll see, I guess.


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Powerwall2 flashes green
Powerwall2 flashes green
Given the brief time the system has been active it would be best to address the issue via your installer.
Upstream connectivity from the Gateway can be 3G, Ethernet or WiFi. I do not know whether the Ethernet port is active if the WiFi has been configured but I suspect it is. There is very little you can see by browsing to the gateway without re-running the configuration setup. This is password protected although pretty simple to work out but if you're unsure of the implications of some of the settings I would not go there. Indeed in some Geos it is a requirement that end users cannot access areas such as export limits.
You should contact your Installer because they are responsible for commissioning the system. If you are tech-savvy, run the Wizard and check to see if the TCP/IP default gateway setting is correct. I've noticed this setting can get lost - especially if the PW-2 is not set to obtain IP details from DHCP.
If the GW is set to use WiFi then the Ethernet port will not be active. Because the GW has multiple IP interfaces it should be able to have them active concurrently but I doubt Tesla intends the device to function as a router.
If you don't know the IP address if the device, try a network scanner such as nmap(1) [Linux/UNIX] or an Android App such as "Fing". Failing this, if the GW can not obtain an address withing your LAN, it sets up its own WiFi subnet so you can look for and connect to that.
My Powerwall started flashing about 4-5 weeks ago, and I reported it to Tesla on 9/25. I was able to connect to the local Powerwall UI http: interface that is within the gateway, but the page showed the battery as not connected and the battery as not registered. I did/do not have the installer info and did not run the wizard. I have read/heard that just initiating the wizard will wipe out configuration data (without a confirmation step). Tesla was able to communicate with my gateway remotely and the flashing stopped and I can now see information on the app and gateway UI. I still have issues with the numbers being reported however, as the app shows a doubling of the power actually being generated by my solar system, and the number shown going to "Home" is too low.
Where is the ethernet port on yours? Can't find one on mine
Any contacts with tesla? Our system fails repeatedly. Installer has disappeared....with our money...and it appears an undersized system.....at least if we can get to feel a they might help at least for their battery"s reputation as everyone is slamming that as the reason our system is failing.


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Mitoxantrone and Clofarabine for Treatment of Recurrent NHL or Acute Leukemia (MITCL)
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01842672
Recruitment Status : Recruiting
First Posted : April 30, 2013
Last Update Posted : March 13, 2019
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|Condition or disease
|Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Acute Myelogenous Leukemia Lymphoblastic Lymphoma Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma Burkitt Lymphoma/Leukemia
|Drug: Clofarabine Drug: Mitoxantrone
|Phase 1 Phase 2
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Estimated Enrollment :
|55 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Single Group Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|A Pilot Study of Mitoxantrone in Combination With Clofarabine (MITCL) in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults (CAYA) With Refractory/Relapsed Acute Leukemia or High Grade Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
|Study Start Date :
|March 2013
|Estimated Primary Completion Date :
|December 2019
|Estimated Study Completion Date :
|December 2020
Experimental: Mitoxantrone/Clofarabine
Clofarabine Dose escalation starting 20 mg/m2/d days 1-5 Mitoxantrone 12 mg/m2/d days 3-6. Rituximab in patient with CD20+ disease only 375 mg/m2 day 1, 8, 15. IT Depocyt 35 or 50 mg/dose day 1 per cycle. IT ARA-C in children < 3 years age based dosing.
Drug: Clofarabine
Dose Escalation of Clofarabine
Other Names:
Drug: Mitoxantrone
Other Name: Novantrone
- Determine MTD [ Time Frame: 100 days ]2.1 To determine the maximal tolerated dose (MTD) and/or tolerable dose of escalating doses of clofarabine starting from 20mg/m2/day to 40mg/m2/day from Day 1 to Day 5 in combination with mitoxantrone 12mg/m2/day on Day 3-6 as reinduction therapy for children, adolescents and young adults with poor risk refractory/relapsed acute leukemia or high grade NHL.
- Response Rate [ Time Frame: 1 year ]To determine the overall complete and partial response rate (OR) of the combination of mitoxantrone and clofarabine as reinduction therapy for children, adolescents and young adults with refractory/relapsed acute leukemia or high grade NHL.
- Monitor for Minimal Residual Disease [ Time Frame: 1 Year ]To determine the percent of minimal residual disease (MRD) in the peripheral blood following reinduction with mitoxantrone and clofarabine reinduction therapy.
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|up to 30 Years (Child, Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
Age ≤30.99 years old
Disease Status (Part A - Safety Phase)
- ALL in 1st, 2nd or 3rd relapse OR primary induction failure.
- AML in 1st ,2nd or 3rd relapse OR primary induction failure.
- T-or B -- Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (T-LBL, B-LBL); Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) or Burkitt Lymphoma/Leukemia in 1st, 2nd or 3rd relapse OR primary induction failure.
188.8.131.52 (Part B - Efficacy Phase)
- ALL in 2nd or 3rd relapse OR primary induction failure.
- AML in 2nd or 3rd relapse OR primary induction failure.
- T-or B -- Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (T-LBL, B-LBL); Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) or Burkitt Lymphoma/Leukemia in 1st, 2nd or 3rd relapse OR primary induction failure.
Adequate renal function defined as:
- Normal Serum creatinine based on age or Creatinine clearance > 60 ml/min or >60 ml/min/1.73 m2 or an equivalent radioisotope glomerular filtration rate (GFR) as determined by the institutional normal range.
Adequate liver function defined as:
- Direct bilirubin < 1.5 upper limit of normal (ULN) for age, and SGOT (AST) or SGPT (ALT) <3 x ULN
Adequate cardiac function defined as:
- Shortening fraction >27% by echocardiogram, or
- Ejection fraction of >50% by radionuclide angiogram or echocardiogram.
Performance Status
- For patients age 1-16 years, Lansky score of ≥60.
- For patients > 16 years, Karnofsky score of ≥60.
Negative urine pregnancy test for females of child bearing age.
Prior Therapy - Patients are eligible if they have been treated with clofarabine, mitoxantrone, or a combination of both in the past. However, the maximal lifetime cumulative previous anthracycline dose should not exceed doxorubicin dose equivalent of 450 mg/m2 (see Table 1). Patients who received more than one anthracycline prior to study entry should have each individual agent cumulative dose converted to doxorubicin equivalent and added together (eg, a patient who received cumulative dose of Daunorubicin at 200 mg/m2 and Mitoxantrone 48 mg/m2 has a total doxorubicin dose equivalent of 358.6 mg/m2 (200 mg/m2 x 0.833 + 48 mg/m2 x 4).
Table 1. Anthracycline Conversion Agent Conversion Factor to Doxorubicin Dose Doxorubicin Multiply total dose x 1 Daunorubicin Multiply total dose x 0.833 Idarubicin Multiply total dose x 5 Mitoxantrone Multiply total dose x 4
Informed Consent
- Patients or the patient's legally authorized guardian must be fully informed about their illness and the investigational nature of this protocol (including foreseeable risks and possible side effects), and must sign an informed consent in accordance with the institutional policies approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients with prior myeloablative allogeneic stem cell transplantation <3 months prior to proposed enrollment on study and/or ≥Grade II active acute GVHD or extensive chronic GVHD.
Females who are pregnant (positive HCG) or lactating.
Karnofsky <60% or Lansky <60% if less than 16 years of age.
Age >30.99 years of age.
Patients with active CNS disease.
Any patient with uncontrolled infection prior to study entry.
Patients with Down syndrome are excluded.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01842672
|Contact: Mitchell Cairo, MD
|Contact: Lauren Harrison, MSN
|United States, New York
|New York Medical College
|Valhalla, New York, United States, 10595
|Contact: Mitchell Cairo, MD 914-594-3650 firstname.lastname@example.com
|Contact: Lauren Harrison, MSN 617-285-7844 email@example.com
|United States, North Carolina
|Levine Children's Hospital
|Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28204
|Contact: Javier Oesterheld, MD 704-381-9900 email@example.com
|Responsible Party:
|New York Medical College
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|Other Study ID Numbers:
L 10, 819 ( Other Identifier: New York Medical College Institutional Review Board )
|First Posted:
|April 30, 2013 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|March 13, 2019
|Last Verified:
|March 2019
pediatric non-hodgkins lymphoma
pediatric acute leukemia
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
Leukemia, Lymphoid
Leukemia, Myeloid
Burkitt Lymphoma
Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Lymphatic Diseases
Immunoproliferative Disorders
Immune System Diseases
Lymphoma, B-Cell
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
Epstein-Barr Virus Infections
Herpesviridae Infections
DNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Tumor Virus Infections
Sensory System Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Antineoplastic Agents
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Topoisomerase Inhibitors


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Photography Classes in Palmetto GA
Interested in learning about photography in Palmetto GA? Whether you are a beginner, hobbyist, or professional, the best approach to improving your photography technique is through hands-on training with knowledgeable instructors.
Georgia has many accredited and recognized photography schools. Photography classes cover subjects such as portrait capture, exposure and composition, lighting, posing and unposing, and other photography fundamentals. Growing into a skilled photographer can result in a booming professional career or lifelong hobby.
There are numerous Photography Classes in Palmetto GA:
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Portfolio Center
125 Bennett St NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Phone: (404) 351-5055
25.19 miles away
The Creative Circus
812 Lambert Dr
Atlanta, Georgia 30324
Phone: (404) 477-6701
26.56 miles away
Southern Crescent Technical College
501 Varsity Rd
Griffin, Georgia 30223-2042
Phone: (770) 228-7348
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American InterContinental University-Atlanta
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Atlanta, Georgia 30328
Phone: (404) 965-6500 x8118
33.18 miles away
The Art Institute of Atlanta
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Atlanta, Georgia 30328-1635
Phone: (770) 394-8300
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If you haven't witnessed the talent of the kids at this school, you MUST see this musical. Tickets on sale now and they will sell out we hear.
- December 2 – 18 (afternoon and evening performances)
- December 9th, is Gala Night w/Jennifer Holliday, an original dreamgirl. (Remember Jennifer Hudson's role in the movie. Yep. That one.


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EVENT: CrowdRise Holiday Charity Challenge
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We have chosen a village that is worth your attention and needs your help!
Adanu is a unique organization because it focuses on collaboration, not charity. Our goal is to empower rural communities in Ghana to build their own schools, toilets, libraries and computer labs, and create a clean water source. While sustainable development is a hot theme in 2016, Adanu has been working this way since 2002! We spend months talking to a community – its Elder Council, informal leaders, PTA, Head Teacher and staff teachers – before putting one brick into a building.
The Adanu team takes the time to introduce new ways of collaborating within the village itself, as well as key local and national government leaders who can play important roles in achieving the community's goals.
That's why we are turning to YOU - someone who wants to help people who are working to help themselves!
We have chosen a village that is worth your attention and needs your help.
At first glance, Agotime-Agordeke is a typical village in the Volta region – one rundown, concrete-block, three-classroom school, with five other classrooms located in thatched sheds or under trees. But on closer observation, they have already molded nearly 1,000 bricks as a sign of their willingness to work for what they want.
We see a community here driven by purpose and a sense of pride and engagement. Agordeke is engaged, hospitable, and focused on giving a life filled with opportunity and hope to their children. They are looking for empowerment through partnership.
In this season of giving, we ask you to help us keep making a difference! Become a fundraiser for Adanu and support our partnership with Agordeke!


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gives the Karhunen–Loeve transform {{b1,b2,…},m} of the numerical arrays {a1,a2,…}, where m.aibi.
uses the inverse of the matrix m for transforming bi to ai.
Details and Options
- Karhunen–Loeve decomposition is typically used to reduce the dimensionality of data and capture the most important variation in the first few components.
- The ai can be arbitrary rank arrays or images of the same dimensions.
- The inner product of m and {a1,a2,…} gives {b1,b2,…}.
- In KarhunenLoeveDecomposition[{a1,…}], rows of the transformation matrix m are the eigenvectors of the covariance matrix formed from the arrays ai.
- The matrix m is a linear transformation of ai. The transformed arrays bi are uncorrelated, are given in order of decreasing variance, and have the same total variance as ai.
- KarhunenLoeveDecomposition[{b1,b2,…},m] effectively computes the inverse Karhunen–Loeve transformation. If the length of {b1,b2,…} is less than the size of m, missing components are assumed to be zero.
- With an option setting StandardizedTrue, datasets ai are shifted so that their means are zero.
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Basic Examples (2)
Scope (5)
Applications (3)
Properties & Relations (7)
The Karhunen–Loeve decomposition preserves the total variance:
The Karhunen–Loeve decomposition yields uncorrelated sets:
The Karhunen–Loeve decomposition yields an orthogonal transformation matrix:
Relation to PrincipalComponents:
A setting Standardized->True is equivalent to subtracting the mean from the input data:
Normalizing by the square root of the number of datasets better preserves the input dynamics:
KarhunenLoeveDecomposition normally returns images of a real type:
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July 7, 2014
Will developed a taste for the outdoors at a young age when his dad strapped him into some crampons and took him to climb a classic Canadian Rockies peak at the age of eight. Will went on to explore caves, traverse ice fields and start kayaking, all before he'd even left school.
Thirty years later, he still enjoys the thrill of extreme sports and has turned his passion into his career, winning numerous national and international sport climbing competitions along the way. Will has won three gold medals at the X Games for ice climbing, he took home the world cup for ice climbing and came second at the 2013 North American Championships. Will also found time to become the only person to twice set the world paragliding distance record (more than 423k) and win the US and Canadian Paragliding Nationals.
Competition is where the posing ends and things get real," says Will. " I love competing and have done so in a lot of sports ranging from basketball to running and climbing; so it was natural that when ice climbing comps appeared I did them.
Will is now based in Canmore in Alberta, Canada – a place he chose for the adventure sports lifestyle. "Canmore is the North American Chamonix, minus the cable cars and crowds," says Will. "There's great paragliding, rock climbing, ice climbing, skiing, mountain biking and hiking: really any outdoor activity you can think of. I love it here; I can live anywhere in the world but this is home."
For Will it's the improbable nature of ice climbing that makes it such a fun sport. "If you think about climbing ice, it's really ridiculous that it works at all," he says. "But it does – and that's amazing to me every time I go out. Often an ice climb is the only way through an otherwise impassable rock wall; a thin strip of blue ice leaping into the sky is beautiful – a frozen waterfall – and to be able to climb that is one of the best things I know in life.
Will's favourite places to ice climb can be found in his native Canada – especially the Weeping Wall in the Rockies, a shield of south-facing ice that is often bathed in sunshine. "When it's minus 30 you can climb there in just a light jacket, at least until the sun goes away," says Will.
He thinks that Helmcken Falls in British Columbia is home to the most amazing ice climbing in Canada, and the world, despite having a near-death experience there: "During my last trip to Helmcken Falls I nearly died when a piece of technical gear malfunctioned, it was minus 30 with spraying water and the climbing was absolutely at the limit," Will says. "To find a high-performance state in that environment was incredibly challenging but my team made it happen. All my adventures are done with a team of people and I'm lucky to have a really strong team that I trust. We bring the best out in each other."
Will is also the holder of a world record for long distance paragliding and has wanted to fly since he was a young child. "When I was a kid riding on jets I'd look at the window and wonder what it would be like to hang off the wing, or soar through the clouds above the landscape," says Will. "I took up hang gliding but that felt too restrictive so I got into paragliding. We are incredibly lucky humans to be alive today; there has never been more opportunity to do more in more amazing ways. We can fly, truly fly, and that's a first for humans."
To train for the world record, Will spent months in southwest Texas – the brutal heat meant that many days he failed early and ended up with heat exhaustion. "It feels magnificent to put all that work, time, suffering and energy into a goal and then realize it's beautiful: a celebration of creativity, flying and life."
Will enjoys sharing his love of ice climbing and has plenty of tips for anyone who wants to get into the sport. "Go with a good guide or class the first time. Bring lots of light warm gloves, a big down jacket, a sense of fun and adventure and never be afraid to swing or kick harder," says Will. "Ice climbing always feels slightly medieval; you're dressed in a suit of cold-weather armour, swinging these battle axes into crystal structures. It's awesome fun!"
Will sees ice climbing as an accessible sport that everyone can enjoy. "You don't have to be an uber-athlete to enjoy it; it's a bit like skiing – you can get the gist of it on terrain suitable for a novice or take it as far you want onto really steep terrain," says Will. "And women are great at it – some of the best ice climbers in the world are women."
Header Image: A cool way to see the world – Will Gadd tackles an ice climb in Eidfjord, Norway © Red Bull Media House
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Written by Amy Watkins


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4 generations of 'Love and Shame and Love' in ChicagoBy By Donna Seaman
4 generations of 'Love and Shame and Love' in ChicagoBy By Donna Seaman
Author Peter Orner lives in San Francisco but his hometown of Chicago provided the setting for his new book: Love and Shame and Love. Orner's book tracks protagonist Alexander Popper and his family over four generations—as their lives shift and change.
Peter Orner will discuss Love and Shame and Love Tuesday evening at Barbara's Bookstore at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Donna Seaman shared her review on Eight Forty-Eight.
This fall's pick for the Chicago Public Library's One Book, One Chicago program, Saul Bellow's masterpiece, The Adventures of Augie March, glints and shimmers beneath the vibrant surface of Chicago native Peter Orner's new novel, Love and Shame and Love, like a pencil drawing beneath a watercolor. But the episodic, time-bending structure of the Chicago family saga, as well as its deep wistfulness and droll humor, are Orner's own.
The opening scene, set in Chicago in 1984, recounts a rite of passage for the Jewish sons of Jewish lawyers. Alexander Popper, the novel's young, watchful hero, has an audience with Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz, a child of Maxwell Street who rose to become a legendary figure in Chicago politics. The judge is the first in a string of historic figures who make crucial cameo appearances in Orner's incisive portrait of Chicago as a city of grit and magic, patronage and prejudice, struggle and resurrection.
Turn the page and find a lively line drawing of a room with an unmade bed flanked by a crate holding up a stack of books. This is first in a series of illustrations by Peter Orner's cartoonist brother Eric Orner. Appearing between chapters, these expressive drawings enhance the novel's verve and punctuate its mosaic composition.
Next, we read a very short chapter that alludes to Playboy bunnies in the 1970s and introduces us to Alexander's brilliant and reticent older brother, Leo. The scene shifts to 1988: Alexander is a writing student madly infatuated with Kat Rubin, an earthy and irreverent philosophy major from Wisconsin. A fraught romance ensues.
Now we're reading a letter written in 1944 by Seymour Popper, Alexander's grandfather. We gradually figure out that Seymour enlisted at age 39, in spite of having a beautiful wife, ballerina-wannabe Bernice; a daughter, Esther, and a son, Philip—Alexander's future father. Seymour's cajoling, romantic, sarcastic, clever and desperate letters to unresponsive Bernice chart his churning loneliness, fear and determination, and tell the story of their maddening-yet-enduring marriage.
Philip and his wife Miriam are also ill-matched temperamentally; and sensitive Alexander witnesses their clashes with bafflement and dismay. Attorney Philip is impatient and work-obsessed; Miriam is smart, soulful and frustrated. She cares about the world and talks Alexander through the horrors of the late 1960s: The assassinations of Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr., the riots in Chicago, all described with fresh insights and outrage.
Miriam misses the city after the Poppers move to Highland Park. But that decorous suburb of vast lawns and immense houses isn't quite as tidy and predictable as it appears. The grandest mansion of them all has fallen into ruin. Taken over by the Park District, it is now the partially condemned home of the chief of maintenance, a Haitian forced into exile and his resilient family. His oldest son, Manny, becomes Alexander's first, and for a long time, only friend.
Pithy, vivid, imaginative and poignant, Orner's novel traces the cultural arc from a swanky night club where Alexander's grandparents Seymour and Bernice watch the Rat Pack clowning onstage to their grandson dropping acid at a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert at Alpine Valley. Painterly descriptions capture Chicago's moody light and Great Lake, extreme weather and insistent pulse and push, while embracing cicadas and alewives, Nazis in Skokie and the White Sox at Comiskey Park, the killer heat wave and serenity at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
In Peter Orner's tour de force, Love and Shame and Love, ambition and power are honed against the stones of hate, connection and cash. Strong women protest injustices private and public. Men struggle to reconcile the pragmatic and the profound. Shameful secrets are held and ransomed. And love is betrayed and resurrected and sustained.


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NEW YORK, 17 DECEMBER 2019 – Piaggio Group Americas, the North American importer of iconic Italian scooter and motorcycle brands Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio and Vespa, returns to Canada's premiere powersports event series, The Motorcycle Shows.
The Motorcycle Shows start the year off strong the first weekend of 2019 in Calgary, and continue to Edmonton, Vancouver, Quebec City, Toronto, and Montreal over the course of January and February.
Calgary Motorcycle Show
BMO Centre Calgary Stampede Jan 4, 2019 - Jan 6, 2019
Edmonton Motorcycle Show
Edmonton Expo Centre Jan 11, 2019 - Jan 13, 2019
Vancouver Motorcycle Show
Tradex Exhibition Centre, Abbottsford, BC Jan 18, 2019 - Jan 20, 2019
Quebec City Motorcycle Show
Centre de Foires de Québec City Feb 1, 2019 - Feb 3, 2019
Toronto Motorcycle Show
Enercare Centre Feb 15, 2019 - Feb 17, 2019
Montreal Motorcycle Show
Palais des Congrès de Montréal Feb 22, 2019 - Feb 24, 2019
Piaggio Group is Europe's leading two-wheeled manufacturer. With something for everyone, Piaggio Group America's booth includes highlights of eco-sustainable transportation, category leading performance and electronics, and the ever-present style the Italian manufacturer has become known for.
Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1100: Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory - the latest step in this evolutionary line - boasts exceptional performance combined with a racing frame and suspension and an electronic controls package, each evolved even further than before. New for 2019, the RSV4 1100 Factory is the lightest, most powerful, and fastest RSV4 ever created, delivering 217-horsepower and race-championship pedigree, the RSV4 continues to be the superbike par-excellence, and category benchmark.
Aprilia Tuono Factory: The new Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory comes standard with the most advanced and efficient electronic suspension system currently available, the latest technological frontier offered by manufacturer Öhlins, developed in close contact with Aprilia engineers. With the upgraded electronic suspension, adjustable to suit any rider need, and along with the inherited RSV4-style tail section, the Tuono Factory is the model of choice for the performance-demanding rider that will not settle for less.
For complete Aprilia range details, visit: www.aprilia.com/ca_EN/
Moto Guzzi V85 TT Adventure: The new V85 platform, built around an entirely new engine, reflects a construction philosophy in which simplicity, practicality and lightness make for an unfiltered relationship between motorcycle and rider. The TT acronym, meaning "tutto terreno", or all-terrain, it identifies a motorcycle dedicated to travel in its purest and most original form. Moto Guzzi V85 TT combines style features reminiscent of the golden age of motorcycle adventures with the content and functionality of a modern touring enduro. Its configuration mirrors that of all Moto Guzzi bikes in production today: an air-cooled transverse 90° V twin with OHV distribution and two valves per cylinder.
Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Sport: The V9 Bobber is the sport custom that breathed life into the medium engine capacity bobber segment. It is a bike with a unique personality, essential in its form and with aesthetics characterized by the black details and its oversize tires. The new model, adding "sport", stands out for its single- seat lowered saddle which, combined with the usual low drag bar supported by shorter risers, leads the rider to assuming a more accentuated "low-ride" position, compact and sporty. Frame and suspension qualities, riding pleasure and easy handling are enhanced by the Öhlins shock absorbers, adjustable in spring preload and hydraulic rebound and compression, which ensure a greater capacity to dampen small bumps and at the same time provide greater control when riding at high speeds. The unmistakable
sound of the Moto Guzzi 850 twin cylinder is emphasized by the street-legal slip-on exhaust painted matte black and with the bottom in aluminum and characterized in the terminal part by a sleek, oblique shape.
For complete Moto Guzzi range details, visit: www.motoguzzi.com/ca_EN/
Vespa Elettrica: It is not a new electric scooter, it is Vespa Elettrica; a work of art with a technological heart that is born as the symbol of our modern times and the years to come. Vespa Elettrica is the most modern icon of Italian technology, it is synonymous with advanced connectivity and quiet operation, customization and accessibility, respect for the environment and unique style. These are values that have always belonged to Vespa and which now, in Vespa Elettrica, have been fully accomplished, confirming Vespa as the brand that has always been ahead of its times with respect to its market.
Vespa GTS 300: Vespa GTS will go down in history as one of the world's best loved two-wheelers, the successor to the legendary "Vespone", the name given to those Vespas with a larger, strictly steel body. Vespas with which to move elegantly around town but that are also ready to travel, or even take on adventures thanks to their increasingly generous engines. The 2019 GTS comes with a new engine, the 300cc hpe (High Performance Engine), fruit of the latest Piaggio Group technology, which aims to create engines that are increasingly advanced and efficient in terms of limiting emissions and consumption. Able to deliver more than 23 HP, this is the most powerful engine ever adopted by a Vespa.
For complete Vespa range details, visit: www.vespa.com/ca_EN
Piaggio MP3 500 HPE: With MP3 Piaggio has skillfully reinvented urban mobility. The world's first three-wheel scooter in 2006, Piaggio MP3 has always stood out for its ability to innovate, remaining as the first three-wheeled scooter to produce hold a hybrid engine, come standard with ABS and traction control systems, and today, Piaggio MP3 also becomes the world's first three-wheel scooter to have a reverse gear. The MP3 500 is a concrete response to the demand for an easy-to-handle vehicle that can conquer the city center as easy as it manages highway and winding road. The two front wheels and exclusive patented suspension system that connects them combine the safety of a car with the simplicity and practicality of a scooter and the fun of a dynamic motorcycle ride on your favorite road.
Piaggio Liberty: A milestone in two-wheeled mobility development. It is synonymous with independence and freedom. Introduced in its first version in 1997, Liberty is one of those rare products that, model after model, has managed to remain faithful to itself and its name, continuously modernizing and meeting the needs of new generations of customers. Piaggio Liberty has skillfully achieved great success, finding favor with the most advanced customers, because of its ability to meet the needs of mobility and freedom with a formula that combined style, light weight, an easy ride and safety. More than two decades later, the Liberty continues to renew itself but it stays in line with the values that inspired the original project and with the goal of meeting the demand - increasingly stronger - for a vehicle characterized by superior quality levels, lightweight and sturdy, easy to use but with impeccable performance and with high technological content at the service of safety, such as the ABS braking system that comes standard on the 150cc version.
For complete Piaggio range details, visit: www.piaggio.com/ca_EN/
Monday, 17 December 2018 21:02 Published in Industry News
Aprilia Shiver 900 - Confirmed for Canadian Markets in 2019
As always, Aprilia makes refined mechanics and an excellent chassis structure critical in production of one of its bikes. Aprilia Shiver 900 represents the most recent evolution of the original project of a motorcycle that, from its first appearance on the scene in 2007, marked a turning point as the first factory bike fitted with ride-by-wire technology to manage engine throttle valve electronics. An Aprilia technological first, derived directly from the racing world: In fact, Aprilia Cube was the first MotoGP bike to use this technology in 2002, which thereafter all of the other manufacturers have followed suit.
The beating heart of the Aprilia Shiver, the 900 V-twin engine, is capable of increasing not only the power, but more importantly, the maximum torque delivered at any rpm at top levels for its category. Power and character that translate into great riding satisfaction without sacrificing the ease and comfort that have always been characteristics of the Aprilia Shiver. A bike that has made fledgling and expert riders alike fall in love, thanks to its chassis architecture that, in the best Aprilia tradition, draws on the knowledge of a manufacturer that has won 54 world titles in its brief history and that currently has bikes in premier competitions like MotoGP and Superbike.
Easy to ride, powerful and technologically advanced, the Aprilia Shiver 900 is equipped with an advanced traction control system that increases safety while taking riding pleasure to maximum levels. From city riding to more flowing routes, mountain passes to long distance touring itineraries, the Shiver 900 invites you to fasten your helmet and set off in search of the best sensations on two wheels.
The Design: A Non-Conventional Sport Naked
A non-conformist sport naked, Aprilia Shiver 900 emphasizes a distinctive design: from the lateral air intake ducts that embrace the front end to the characteristic compact rear end with the exhaust pipes positioned under the saddle, the superstructure - fuel tank side covers, side panels, tail, front mudguard - form an original and non-conformist look.
The V-twin from Noale also stands out for its aggressive features that highlight its distinctly sport-derived character: the frame, the shock absorber spring and the cylinder head covers are painted red.
Another characterizing element of Aprilia Shiver is the exhaust: the position under the saddle contributes to an extremely clean side view of the bike, with the terminal part of the silencer short and aimed upward. A brand-new exhaust bottom made up of concentric rings ends in a concave disc: a further bold stylistic element that makes the Shiver immediately recognizable even from the rear, as well as being a practical way to send the exhaust fumes downward, thereby avoiding interference with the passenger and ensuring greater comfort.
Engine: We Write Torque, You Read Fun
The engine, grown to 900cc from the 750cc of the first version, is characterized by its generous mid-range torque, all to the advantage of quick acceleration and exiting turns. The 90 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm guarantee pure fun in the saddle: this goal was a priority for the Aprilia engineers in designing the twin cylinder with more than 95 HP.
The powerplant, with a 90-degree angle between the two cylinders, four-valve timing per cylinder, dual overhead cam and liquid cooling, underwent various changes, including a significant operation aimed at reducing friction on the pistons characterized by a special anti-friction feature on the mantle, whereas the pins contribute to lightened parts in motion.
On the other hand, an efficient semi-dry carter internal lubrication circuit helps to reduce losses of power due to shaking and to keep consumption and temperature of the lubricant to a limit, thereby eliminating the need for an oil radiator. High levels of efficiency have also been reached in terms of combustion, thanks to the implementation of injectors that allow better spraying of the air/fuel mixture, with benefits to consumption and emissions. The Aprilia Shiver 900 engine is also fitted with an automatic decompresser which makes it easier to start in low temperature conditions.
The unit fitted on the Aprilia Shiver 900 is controlled by the Marelli 7SM ECU: a substantial evolution that, on one hand, has allowed a refined traction control system to be introduced and that, on the other hand, has led to a significant simplification of the electrical system; in fact, the engine control and management systems, functions that were previously carried out by two separate electronic control units, are now integrated in a single hardware components, the same one fitted on the V4 models from Noale.
All of the clutch components have been redesigned in correspondence to the switch to the 900cc engine capacity: The load on the clutch lever has decreased by 15%, whereas the primary drive reduction ratio has been changed to optimize exploitation of the available power.
Refined Electronics to Reiterate its Supremacy
The Shiver 900 receives the full benefits of Aprilia's extensive experience in electronic control systems and riding support for which the Aprilia RSV4 - the supersport bike that has won seven World SBK titles (three rider and four manufacturer) in its racing version and that is consistently at the top of its category in the street version - is an unrivalled example.
Out of this experience and from this Aprilia technological first, the Shiver 900 features an advanced traction control system that can be set to three different levels or disabled, designed to guarantee maximum safety, but also pure brilliant riding enjoyment thanks to the dual control that acts on both ignition and on the motorized throttle valves, making its intervention smooth and easy to manage. The Aprilia Traction Control system is combined with a Continental two-channel ABS system with developed calibration in order not to take anything away from the sporty ride. The ABS feature can also be disabled.
The full ride-by-wire electronic throttle system, which made its début on a factory bike precisely on the first version of the Shiver, is now entirely integrated in the throttle grip, all to the benefit of light weight. This system also allows even more accurate management of the fuel/air mixture and the injection throttle valve opening based on numerous parameters including engine speed, gearbox position, air flow, throttle grip opening (in quantity and speed) and temperature, with great benefits in terms of smooth riding without opening/closing jerks, containment of harmful emissions and fuel consumption.
The sophisticated electronic management also provides the possibility of changing the engine mapping, radically changing the character of how the power it is capable of developing is unloaded onto the ground. The Sport setting provides an immediate and aggressive throttle response; the Touring logic provides a smoother response, ideal for touring and daily use, whereas the Rain map reduces available power to about 70 HP and is therefore ideal in the event of difficult weather conditions or on slippery road surfaces. Mapping can also be changed at any time, even on the fly, by simply pressing the engine start button.
The control instrumentation is made up of an ultra-modern TFT technology display that ensures perfect legibility of the information provided. The large, 4.3" screen (the same one used on the Aprilia RSV4 and Aprilia Tuono 1100 V4) allows all the on-board information to be clear and highly legible at all times, thanks in part to its capacity of adapting the background and font colours based on the conditions detected by the light sensor. The information displayed includes: rev counter, speedometer, selected gear indicator, coolant temperature, air temperature, selected engine map and clock. Using the practice MODE joystick on the new left hand electrical block, you can navigate through the menu and scroll/adjust the following parameters: odometer, traction control level, ABS ON (only when not in movement), MENU (only when not in movement), Trip A, Trip A time, Trip A maximum speed, Trip A average speed, Trip A average consumption, Trip B, Trip B time, Trip B maximum speed, Trip B average speed, Trip B average consumption, instantaneous consumption, Km ridden in reserve.
Aprilia Shiver 900 is also fitted from the factory with the Aprilia Multimedia Platform (AMP), which ensure connectivity with your smartphone to allow all call information to be displayed directly on the display, as well as intercom information and any music tracks that may be playing. By connecting to the smartphone using the dedicated App, the display also becomes a navigation tool, displaying the instructions for the selected route through pictograms.
Last but not least, the App lets you share travel information, from the info on the sportiest riding style, to the info on touring, with indication on consumption, routes and speeds, grip conditions and Aprilia service center locations.
A Chassis Architecture Worthy of the Aprilia Tradition
The performance provided by the powerplant is perfectly matched to an ultra-fine chassis architecture, easy to ride and intuitive, but at the same time incredibly high performance that, in the best Aprilia tradition, is simply unrivalled in the category. In fact, the mixed steel trellis/aluminum plates frame provides standard-setting stiffness, defines an extremely compact bike and ensures that it is capable of catering to fledgling riders with no problem, as well as enhancing the riding skills of more expert and discerning bikers. This makes flowing routes a favorite playground for the Shiver 900.
The structure of Shiver 900 draws from all the proverbial Aprilia chassis architecture know-how, as well as their experience on tracks all over the world. The trellis upper part in steel tubing is connected to wide spread aluminum lateral plates using special, high-resistance bolts. The combination formed by these elements forms an extremely stiff and lightweight frame, a rational and excellent solution for reining in all the horses of the Aprilia twin.
The contained longitudinal development of the engine has led to obtaining an agile bike, a feature that also benefits from the choice to position the shock absorber laterally. Thanks to this solution, space was created for the exhaust manifolds that have a shape and volume calibrated to perfection in order to get the best performance from the engine. This has allowed for an optimum exhaust manifold layout, without having a significant impact on the length of the bike and without thermally stressing a fundamental riding element like the shock absorber. The aluminum alloy swingarm with stiffening truss boasts stiffness values at the top of its category and it is sized to withstand the asymmetrical stress due to the lateral positioning of the shock absorber.
Aprilia Shiver 900 adopts a Kayaba fork with hydraulics adjustable in extension and spring preload and with 41mm stanchions with chill cast feet to support the radial calipers. The 130 mm travel lets you smoothly tackle urban and mountain routes. The two steering yoke plates are made of forged aluminum.
The rear shock absorber, mounted on the side, is pivoted directly to the swingarm, following the cantilever layout and it is adjustable in spring preload and hydraulic rebound. Rear wheel travel is 130mm.
The sporty three-spoke wheels are taken from the Aprilia Tuono V4 equipment and contribute to keeping weight down. This leads to a drastic reduction of the gyroscopic effect and therefore greater agility for the bike, improved suspension functionality thanks to the reduction of unsprung masses and quicker acceleration. The rims are shod with a 120/70 tire on the front and 180/55 on the rear.
The braking system, equipped with two-channel ABS, implements radial calipers to highlight the sportiness of the project and 320 mm discs on the front. On the rear, a 240 mm disc is gripped by a single-piston caliper.
Both the front and rear systems have metal braided brake lines derived from the aeronautic sector, which eliminate the annoying buffering effect of conventional lines and guarantee maximum braking precision.
Original Aprilia Accessories Range: For Sport and Touring
A wide range of accessories dedicated to sport and touring is available for the Shiver 900 as well. The former highlight the sport soul and the unmistakable Aprilia racing character: parts in precious carbon, billet aluminum components, such as brake and clutch fluid reservoir covers, brake and clutch levers and mirrors, as well as the must-have frame guard and fork bumpers. It also has LED turn signals with a highly characteristic design. The tour accessories contribute to increasing the comfort of the Shiver 900, such as the comfort saddle, the side panniers and the tank bag.
Aprilia Shiver 900 - Technical Specifications
Engine type: Longitudinal 90° V-twin engine, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, double overhead camshaft with mixed gear/chain timing system, four valves per cylinder
Fuel: Unleaded petrol
Bore and stroke: 92 x 67.4 mm
Total engine capacity: 896.1 cc
Compression ratio: 11.5:1
Max Power: 95.2 HP (70 kW) at 8,750 rpm
Maximum torque at crankshaft: 90 Nm at 6,500 rpm
Fuel system: Integrated engine management system. Injection with 3-map Ride-by-wire throttle valve opening management (Sport, Touring, Rain)
Ignition: Digital electronic, integrated with the injection.
Starter: Electric
Exhaust: 100% stainless steel 2-in-1 exhaust system with three-way catalytic converter and lambda probe
Alternator: 450 W at 6,000 rpm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Transmission: 6 speed, drive ratio:
1st 14/36 (2.57)
2nd 17/32 (1.88)
3rd 20/30 (1.5)
4th 22/28 (1.27)
5th 23/26 (1.13)
6th 24/25 (1.04)
Clutch: Multi-plate wet clutch, hydraulically operated
Primary drive: Straight cut gears, drive ratio: 40/69 (1:1.73)
Secondary drive: Chain. Drive ratio: 16/44 (1:2.75)
Frame: Modular tubular steel frame fastened to aluminum side plates by high strength bolts. Dismountable rear frame.
Front suspension: Upside-down fork, stanchions∅ 41. Adjustable hydraulic rebound damping and spring preload. Wheel travel 130 mm.
Rear suspension: Aluminum alloy swingarm with stiffening truss.
Hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable extension and spring preload Wheel travel 130 mm.
Brakes Front: Dual ∅320 mm stainless steel floating discs. Radial, four-piston calipers. Metal braided brake hose.
Rear: ∅240 mm stainless steel disc. Single piston caliper. Metal braided brake hose.
Continental two-channel ABS system.
Wheel rims: Aluminum alloy
Front: 3.50 X 17" Rear: 6.00 x 17"
Tyres Radial tubeless tires;
Front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear: 180/55 ZR 17
Max. length: 2130 mm
Max. width: 810 mm
Wheelbase: 1465 mm
Max. height: 1110 mm
Saddle height: 810 mm
Trail: 109 mm
Headstock angle: 25.9°
Weight: 218 Kg (curb weight with full fuel tank)
Consumption: 5,313 l/100 km (WMTC cycle)
CO2 emissions: 123 g/km (WMTC cycle)
Fuel tank capacity: 15 liters
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Inside impression: Track testing the 2017 Aprilia RSV4 & Tuono at COTA
Picture this: One day you're catching the best motorcycle riders in the world, racing on one of the best tracks in the world. Two days later, you're riding that very same track on one of the world's top superbikes.
Monday, 08 May 2017 16:01 Published in Feature Stories
2017 Aprilia RSV4 and Tuono Models Revealed at Intermot
@ApriliaOfficial •#aprilia •Cologne (October 4, 2016)- From the learnings acquired from Aprilia Racing on the track, a history quickly attaining 54 World Championships, Aprilia has further improved upon the already class-leading 65 degree, narrow configuration V4 family.
Wednesday, 05 October 2016 21:12 Published in Industry News
Szoke completes perfect season, wins 11th Superbike crown
@CTMPOfficial • @cdnsuperbike • BOWMANVILLE, Ont. (August 21, 2016) – For the second year in a row, and the third time in his career, Jordan Szoke completed a perfect season in the Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship.
A day after wrapping up his 11th career title and second in a row the 37-year-old from Lynden, Ont. scored his seventh win from seven races this season in the back-end of the traditional season-ending doubleheader at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on Sunday.
Monday, 22 August 2016 09:50 Published in Reports, Results & Points
Italian star Claudio Corti and Aprilia at Mopar CSBK finale
@cdnsuperbike • @CTMPOfficial •TORONTO, Ont. (August 15, 2016) – Leading MotoAmerica competitor Claudio Corti of Italy will enter his Houston Superbike Aprilia RSv4 in the final two rounds of the 2016 Mopar CSBK National Championship Series at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park this weekend, August 19-21.
Tuesday, 16 August 2016 21:01 Published in News
Maiden Win For Torres In Race 1 After Spectacular Battle With Rea
@WorldSBK • (October 18, 2015)- The penultimate race of the 2015 WorldSBK season has been won under floodlights at the Losail International Circuit by Jordi Torres (Aprilia Racing Team – Red Devils), with Jonathan Rea and his KRT team-mate Tom Sykes joining him on the podium.
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Welcome to Stephanie's Pizzeria! Our favorite baker & organizer Stephanie has a newest endeavor in cooking business: to make her tasty pizza for her friends and all people in Heartlake City to enjoy! She is known to make tasty cupcakes and other yummy baked goods, so everyone is excited to try her piping hot pizza served right out of the oven! You can enjoy your meal inside her cozy pizzeria, or just give her a call and get the food delivered to your door. You may see her riding her new red scooter, delivering pizza all over Heartlake City!
"Oh, this is so much fun! I've got to get Mia to come over so we can ride around town together!"
Stephanie and Mia looking cute riding their scooters with their matching helmets on. Mia has some gigantic lemons in her basket for her lemonade stand.
The front side of the oven shows a relatively new 1x4 masonry profile brick, which has appeared only in 41057 Heartlake Horse Show until now.
It's a simple build, and yet very effective as a restaurant storefront design with the arch and the vibrant-colored awning.
In 2012 we saw 3930 Stephanie's Outdoor Bakery with her cakes and brownies. In 2013 She opened 30113 Stephanie's Bakery Stand where she offered cookies, pretzels and more. In either of the cases, however, money was not involved. But the reality says she needs to make some profit to keep her food business going. She has casually laid 105 LEGO dollars on the counter. I like the silver coin design, which was first introduced in 41058 Heartlake Shopping Mall. So does Stephanie, and she hopes to earn many more!
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Steven Khalil is recognised as one of Australia's leading designers specialising in red carpet and bridal gowns. His designs are renowned for their elegance and beauty, combining classical elements of bygone eras with a contemporary edge.
After completing fashion studies at 19, Steven quickly began to gain recognition for the quality of his workmanship and eye for unique design. He rose rapidly through several bridal houses and was appointed Head Designer at just 22 years old. In 2003, he established his own fashion house in Paddington, Sydney.
Reviving elements of a classical era of European couture, Steven has developed an approach that is tailored to each individual. This is characterised by closely working with each client to develop a personalised couture experience and ultimately, their gown.
The brand has also now extended to include a diverse and complimentary range of individually designed accessories- beautifully crafted jewellery including earrings and bracelets, veils to add that touch of elegance to your gown, stunning silk robes perfect for gifts or a bridal party, christening gowns fit for a princess (or prince) and an exquisitely feminine and timeless eau de parfum. All are now available on the new Steven Khalil E-Boutique to be ordered and shipped globally.
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I received an email from a friend and veteran photojournalist, who participated in one of my earlier Introduction To Multimedia Storytelling classes. His comments are in response to my earlier post POV: Complex vs Simple Multimedia.
While I don't usually publish or publicly react to the frequent comments I get, I decided to make an exception here because (i) the wise commentary is from a working-in-the-field photographer, and (ii) because of my personal and professional respect for this photojournalist. (Some phrases have been redacted from the email).
"I appreciated your comments in your blog post. Dhiraj Singh's project was an excellent example for your advocacy of keeping things simple.
Being a member of the last generation of newspaper staff photographers, I find the changes even at my own newspaper fascinating, yet sometimes frustrating.
Granted, "...big name newspapers and mainstream media have teams of photo editors and sound engineers that create these multimedia slideshows for publication, and use sophisticated software (Final Cut Pro and a myriad of other applications...)"
Photographers or now "visual journalists" for mid & small-size newspaper are producing video and multimedia projects without the benefit of editors, production staff or even training, and do it with daily deadlines.
Soundslides is a great, fast and simple application, but people who work for publications with an on-line presence must also be able to produce video. .
Ergo, final cut... an expensive & complicated software package that has a steep learning curve and, especially for an Apple product, not very intuitive. I probably only use about $25 worth of final cut's $1000+ price tag, as I probably only use $25 worth of Photoshop CS4.
I am continually amazed by the work people have done using SoundSlides. and I always enjoy the opportunity to use it when video isn't part of the story. Unfortunately, we have weekly video quotas, whether video is the best way to tell the story or not".
The above bit about small size newspapers requiring its visual journalists to produce video is jarring...so let's re-read it once more, and get electrocuted again: "...are producing video and multimedia projects without the benefit of editors, production staff or even training, and do it with daily deadlines."
So once again the message to photojournalists is crystal clear. Get on the multimedia band wagon, adapt it to your workflow, work with SoundSlides (or whatever software you prefer) and/or Final Cut Pro (or Express) and learn how to intelligently and creatively juggle stills, audio and video. There is no alternative.


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Google now requires more reviews for Seller Ratings to show in ads
The higher threshold will put added pressure on smaller businesses to gather reviews.
Google hasn't made it official, but the company has been telling some customers that there is a new minimum for Seller Ratings extensions to display in AdWords ads. Businesses must accumulate at least 150 reviews in the past 12 months, up from just 30.
The policy has not been updated online yet, but according to at least one agency, the change is already affecting customers in many markets, including the UK, US and EU.
This is how the policy currently reads:
With the update, 30 unique reviews will change to 150 unique reviews when the change is formalized. The composite rating requirement of at least 3.5 stars is not changing. At least 10 reviews need to be in the users' Google interface language to show.
Reviews.co.uk first reported the change. They note this update will make it more challenging for smaller retailers and brands to accumulate enough reviews to be eligible for Seller Ratings extensions to display in their AdWords ads.
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Green Lake County is soliciting bids from interested parties for the construction an ADA Restroom Renovation at Fox River Industries, 222 Leffert St, Berlin , WI. The project must comply with all federal and state labor laws.
Specification can be obtained at the County Clerk's Office, at the Green Lake Government Center, 571 County Road A, P.O. Box 3188, Green Lake, 54941 – 3188 between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday.
Onsite Inspections for the ADA Restrooms will be on August 26, 2015 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm at Fox River Industries, 222 Leffert St, Berlin WI by appointment only. Please contact Scott Weir at 920-294-4012 for an appointment time. Tentative completion date for the project is by December 1, 2015.
Sealed Bids must be received to Marge Bostelmann, County Clerk, at the above address no later than 4:00 PM on September 1, 2015. Bids will be opened at a meeting of the Property and Insurance Committee on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 5:00 PM.
Any questions contact Scott Weir, Maintenance Department at 920-294-4012. Successful bidder must provide Green Lake County with a certificate of at least $1,000,000 of liability Insurance and Worker's Compensation Insurance. Green Lake County reserves the right to accept any bi d deemed to be in the best interest of the County or to reject any and all bids


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Moe Norman Quotes
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"Your mind is the generator, your body is the motor. The club is the trigger and the ball is a bullet. Take aim and fire!..."
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I like this quote from Nietzsche
"There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy."
I've scored my lowest scores when I just let the body do it's thing and park the mind.
"There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy." Nietzsche
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"So for all those Moe Norman aficionados, I suggest starting with clubs four times heavier than normal and being abnormally strong." ~ Barney Adams talking about Moe
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"WHAT DID I THINK?" MOE SAID. "THAT WAS A BAD SHOT. I DON'T THINK ABOUT BAD SHOTS. I ONLY THINK ABOUT GOOD SHOTS." ~ Moe Norman
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"I don't have to do anything. I don't HAVE to shoot a 65 tomorrow, I WANT to shoot a 65 tomorrow."
"I saw the birdie or eagle from the tee in my mind. It was like jelly, it was easy. I just flowed with nature and it happened."
"They don't go out w/ a killer attitude. They go out defensive...winners have a killer attitude."
"People have always been telling me what I can't do. I guess I have wanted to show them. That's been one of my driving forces all my life." -Ben Hogan
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It's possible this has already been posted on the site here before, but I love listening to this interview with Moe:
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Formal dinner glasses look elegant in a china cabinet and add grace to a formally set table. Each place setting at a formal dinner party can include up to five different types of glasses. Coordinating the proper dinner glass with the correct beverage does not need to be a challenge. From regal champagne flutes to delicate wine glasses, this beautiful stemware always bring a touch of style.
Water and All-Purpose Glasses
In a formal table setting, place the water or all-purpose glass just above the knife with other dinner glasses placed to the right. Water and all-purpose glasses are often similar in appearance to wine glasses. Since this glass holds more liquid than other types of dinner glasses, it will usually have a shorter stem and a deeper bowl than a wine glass. Tumbler-style water glasses are also appropriate. Use these glasses to offer guests ice water or a choice of a non-alcoholic beverage.
Champagne Flutes
Slim and elegant, champagne flutes have a short stem and a long, almost test tube-like bowl. Delicate in appearance, champagne flutes are about the same height as a wine glass but are narrower and more slender. A tulip champagne flute, as its name indicates, features a tulip shape with a short stem, a narrowing near the bottom of the bowl and a more rounded appearance at the top. The distinctive narrow shape of the flute helps champagne keep its famous bubbly quality by decreasing the surface area at the top of the glass.
Wine Glasses
With their long, delicate stems and rounded, almost oval bowls, wine glasses add beauty and sophistication to any formal dinner table. The elongated stem on a wine glass allow guests to sip the wine without grasping the bowl and changing the temperature of the wine. White wine glasses have longer stems and smaller bowls while red wine glasses have slightly shorter stems and deeper, fuller bowls. A red burgundy wine glass has a larger, slightly wider bowl.
Other Special Purpose Glasses
A variety of special purpose glasses can be used at formal dinner parties including martini glasses, port wine glasses or sherry copita glasses. A martini glass features a long, sometimes curved stem and a wide, almost triangular-shaped bowl. Dainty and petite port wine glasses are similar in appearance to regular wine glasses, only in miniature. Narrowly tapered, the even smaller sherry copita glass has a shorter stem and more slender shape that augments the aroma of the sherry.
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I haven't posted for a while because things have been just that crazy around here. Of course things are always crazy here, but on our own Slezak family relative scale of crazy, it's pretty high.
Also, I've been working on migrating the blog to a much better home on wordpress, but haven't been able to fully finish and it's kept me from posting new things. I'm henceforth declaring this under-construction-site active. Pardon our dust, as they say. 🙂
A year ago today (or yesterday? It's a blur) Ava got her feeding tube. We spent nearly half of last November at the hospital. So as crazy as things are right now, I've thought so many times lately how great it just to not be THERE.
And the feeding tube has been a bumpy road for sure, but we know it was a good decision. Ava is healthy and growing, and over the past few weeks she's been keeping her food down. She's also starting to show more interest again in eating and drinking by mouth…something she lost when the tube went in. So we're hopeful.
As the holidays approach, too, I'm remembering how little of the holidays we really got to engage with last year…and the year before. I'm not sure how much more we will be out celebrating this year, because it's still pretty hard for us to get out of the house. If nothing else, we'll play a lot of Christmas music while washing plastic parts and feeding little people. But at least we aren't looking to be spending the season at the hospital. After the year we've had, that's something we're very thankful for.
Anyway, this is just a post to check-in after a long silence. For those of you who book mark, we've moved to teamslezak.com. I made a misstep in transferring our domain name, and, well, as I said, pardon our dust and click here instead. The old site's still up for now but I won't be updating it.
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Tat Chat: 2019 Creative Arts Exhibition student winnersBy Laura Briggs
On Sunday, August 25 Eydie, Tori, Isabella, Elliana and Annaliese from Sacred Heart School participated in the Country Women's Association 2019 Creative Arts Exhibition.
The girls entered a range of handmade items in the junior section. Some of the categories included: articles from recycled materials, photos, craft, art, three iced cup cakes, uncooked slice and fun with fabric.
They were all rewarded with first, second or highly commended in multiple categories.
Isabella also received the Art Award trophy for her self-portrait and sailboat picture. Eydie, Tori and Isabella enjoyed icing 54 cup cakes on the day to sell. They had lots of fun.
Once a month the girls participate in the Tatura Rodney CWA Juniors, where they have the opportunity to learn art and craft skills while having fun with their friends.


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"Pizza, one of the few symbols of Naples that endures... is hit by the concrete suspicion that it could be baked with wood from coffins," Il Giornale said.
Investigators in Naples are setting their sights on the thousands of small, lower-end pizza shops and bakeries that dot the city on suspicion that the owners may "use wood from caskets to keep ovens burning."
Naples' graveyard has long been hunting ground for thieves: last year, 5,000 flower pots were stolen from the cemetery.
"A gang might have set up a market for coffins sold to hard-hearted owners of bakeries and pizzerias looking to save money on wood," Il Giornale said.
According to tradition, Neapolitan pizza should be cooked in a stone oven with an oak-wood fire.
Neapolitan pizza was invented between 1715 and 1725, with the world-famous Margherita variant first cooked up in 1889.
Tradition has it that queen Margherita of Savoy asked one of Naples' famed pizzaioli to come up with a dish for the people.
The result, which provides the basis for most pizzas enjoyed around the world, represented the colours of recently unified Italy: green basil, white mozzarella and red tomatoes.
Italy's estimated 25,000 pizzerias employ around 150,000 people and account for a turnover of 5.3 billion euros.


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Holidays, Observances, and Celebrations
Written on Saturday, July 31, 2004 by Jessica
This site provides a nice resource for weird holidays and observances. (Did you know that August is National Get Acquainted with Zespri New Zealand Kiwi Fruit Month? Or that January 3rd is Memento Mori "Remember You Die" Day?)


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