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"Supply chain executives are starting to apply more comprehensive analysis to outsourcing decisions, such as factoring in agility, responsiveness and cost," said Michael Dominy, research director at Gartner. "Companies must focus on what they can do best and appropriately outsource activities that value chain partners can do better. This often means using one or more logistics, manufacturing or business process outsourcing (BPO) partners, instead of performing these supply chain activities themselves."
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Yes, I knew about 1) (better is always more 'expensive' But 2) I have to think about. Does that also mean that it's better to increase those samples for say an 8k image?
3): I guess we have a small misunderstanding; if you look at your monitor you see one (~1/4) part of the globe the equirectangular image is projected on, the rest is on the right, left and behind you (and above and below). The part in front has a certain sharpness, but so need the other parts. That differs from a straight render that fills the monitor. That's what I meant. So an equirectangular render of 8k wide would, IMO, look kind of similar as a 2k normal render, roughly said.
I added a little bit more stuff (think I have to stop now...) and rendered a second view in 4K. This time it took 24 and a half hours.There's a lot of reflective shaders, but I did tests with the simple specular function of the shaders, and I didn't like it.Here's how it looks in 1280px. No postwork.

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My bot P1 stood still (no waypoints), and in the simulations, it showed P1 not getting stunned. But during the actual play, my opponent's bot Drei threw the ball. Somehow this caused P1 to get stunned, even though P1 was not moving, and was not within Drei's block range.
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Google Map Freeze and Interference with other Functions
Google Map Freeze and Interference with other Functions
Map refreshing is likely an internet connection issue. Getting 3 or 4 bars means that the RF signal from the basestation is OK but may not imply that internet connection is adequate as data may be congested on that basestation even if RF signal is good.
Yes, I have had this happen. The navigation was very sluggish and then my ac would turn on and off. The touch screen was unresponsive. I canceled my navigation route and the ac eventually went back to normal. Tesla told me to reset the touch screen when this happens. This happened 2 days ago - but it hasn't happened since - but I haven't used the navigation since then. I have installed version 4.4. Google maps seems a little finicky whenever I use it, but I just give her a lot of juice, which she seems to like, and then everything is ok. All in all, she rocks.
Google maps does seem slower to me too since 4.3. Particularly when trying to squeeze/zoom with 2 fingers. I've also noticed that I'll try to zoom and it will start to paint the map at about the right distance, but before it finishes, it reverts to previous scale. I've snoozed 4.4.
I've had this since I got the car, and 4.4 is no help. I've escalated this to the highest levels of support at TM. They are working on a fix. It happens me somewhat randomly, but to reproduce every time:
1) Map on satellite
2) Traffic on
3) Zoom out pretty far
4) Start scrolling the map and zooming in and out a lot
This may seem like an "edge case", but it's exactly what I do when I am on a 200+ mile road trip. And like I said, it also happens randomly when I'm doing stuff with the nav.
One of the functions it affects is the charging. Just like it rapidly cycles the A/C off and on, over and over again, it does the same thing with the charger if it is plugged in while you are messing with the nav. It's scary.
From a layman's perspective, that sounds like a memory problem. It's impossible to say if its a memory leak in the coding or just not enough base memory for what people are doing with the UI.
Quick and dirty patch would be to add some more memory as see if that does the trick or not.
They went the route of replacing my MCU, and after being able to reproduce it on every car they tried, they eventually decided that it is not the problem. It is a universal issue for everyone. I guess just not that many people exercise the map the way I do. Now (to get by), I leave it in map mode (not satellite), and try not to use traffic. Also, I keep it zoomed in as much as possible.
You should drive a Mazda if all you want to do is "Zoom, zoom". >:p
I ran into this issue myself. I have just been hoping an update would fix it someday.
If the answer is true, it's not "pat".
I seem to have completely lost internet access this morning. Max bars, nothing works... Web is down, streaming radio down, maps down... no surprise since they all share the common connection. For over 30 minutes so it wasn't a temporary issue. Phone was fine, car was totally offline. I've yet to go back out and check it again (after a few hours at work), but I'm disappointed in the reliability given the repeated Slacker Radio timeouts and skips while driving (yes, even with 3+ bars). It didn't take me long to get used to the functionality to the point I expect it now. :)
@lsaleme - Just reboot.
This happens to me also - it has all the markings of software issue - we can only hope they'll address it in a future update.
Happening to me too. Have told service. Is either a memory issue or maybe the maps app hogging 100% of CPU. Am going to drop by service this afternoon and give them a nudge.
Thanks DouglasR for "rebooting my car", web is working again. I must admit that it still sounds strange to use that phrase in context of a car, but quite understandable. Hopefully this isn't a common issue.
On a side note, I also noticed that the "replay" or (<<) control is always dimmed on Slacker Radio (seemed to work initially). Is there a setting change or possibly something needed to be done on the Slacker website to re-enable this? Overall, the level of user control over the streaming content is pretty limited. Pausing is great, but a scrubber or replay would be nice. (will send a separate support email on the topic) Was wondering if I'm alone in this issue.


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News and commentary about the reigning royal houses of the United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, the Netherlands, Spain, Monaco -- and the former European monarchies as well.
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Family Feud: Ernst August vs Ernst August
In the last few days I have been asked about the cause of the feud between Prince Ernst August of Hanover and his elder son, Prince Ernst August, whose civil marriage to Ekaterina Malysheva takes place tomorrow.
I decided to research to find other, earlier references to the dispute, as I expected it was not new. This assumption turned out to be right. The issue has been simmering for sometime, and was reported on by the Hannoverische Allgemeine Zeitung (HAZ) in January.
In 2012, the elder Prince Ernst August was removed as head of the Herzog von Cumberland foundation, which is based in Liechtenstein. The board of directors named his elder son as his successor. The change was largely due to Prince Ernst August's medical issues.
The foundation controls property in Grünau (Almtal) in Upper Austria, which is worth several hundred million euros.
In 2004, Daddy transferred his German property, including Schloss Marienburg, to his elder son. This was done largely for tax purposes. But he retained control over the Austrian estates. The management team included the elder Ernst August and a management team in Liechtenstein. Two members of the management team, apparently working with the younger Ernst August, removed Ernst August. His removal was based on the "fact" that he could not work.
Fast forward to this past week, when Daddy made his statement. The Liechtenstein-based team may be in the process of a private arbitration between father and son. Expect a long-drawn out process.
Ernst August has stated that he has not given his consent for his son's marriage. No, the marriage will not be canceled. This lack of consent could mean a non-dynastic marriage, and Ernst August's male descendants will have no rights of inheritance.
The relationship between father and son have been strained for some years. The senior Ernst August had a difficult relationship with his very strict father, Ernst August.
The senior Ernst August is not concerned that Ekaterina is a commoner.
In January, the younger Ernst August said he did not want to be drawn into media reports, which triggered an "unsightly conflict within my family." He told a Haz reporter in January: "The accusations will have to be clarified within the family and in the appropriate ways."
Posted by Marlene Eilers Koenig at Wednesday, July 05, 2017
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- Alix said...
Marlene, is it known if Ernst August Senior will attend the wedding? There is speculation in the Spanish press that both Ernst August Sr.and Caroline of Monaco will attend. If this is true, how awkward for the mother of the groom.
- July 6, 2017 at 4:00 AM
- Marlene Eilers Koenig said...
Considering the feud between father and son and the fact the daddy has not given his consent, do you think he would show up. Caroline not going. It would be different if Dad and Caroline were not estranged, and EA has not been AWOL.
- July 6, 2017 at 7:58 AM
- MAXny said...
Positively medieval!!
- July 6, 2017 at 11:14 AM
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Fig. 3. Within this Spartan interface, Independence Free allows for a great deal of editing options— and there are several other pages, too.
Independence 2.5 comes in four versions, from Free to Pro Software Suite, for Mac OS X and Windows XP/Vista/7 (32- or 64-bit). Check their website for details; we'll cover Free—it's a full version, except it can't import more than 25 audio files.
Free features the same engine as all other versions, including 12 individual stereo outputs, the ability to load third-party VST effects, and VST/AU/RTAS/standalone compatibility; the only catch is in the amount of content—the 2.5GB library seems substantial until you realize the Pro version has a whopping 70GB (with 3,000 instruments). Even the effects (including convolution reverb) are comprehensive. You don't need an authorization key, but the Free version can work with one if you want to load non-free accessory libraries or instruments without buying the full version of Independence. Frankly, it's a steal— even if you're on dial-up, and have to tie up your phone lines for three days while you download it (although the library itself is broken up into eight files to make downloading easier).
Yellow Tools offers a variety of individual instruments compatible with Free, starting at 19 Euros (about $30). However, if you like what you hear with Free, you'll probably opt for the Pro version ($499 street), as the cost of individual instruments adds up fast, and they're all included in Pro. But don't get the wrong idea; the library included with Free doesn't skimp—it has really useful, representative sounds.
There are multiple views, including a particularly useful Quick Edit screen that gathers together a preset's crucial parameters into one place, Mixer, "Module" page for deep editing (Figure 3), a page for more performance-oriented standalone options, and a whole lot more.
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Hubble Space Telescope (ACS) Image of 47 Tucanae
47 Tucanae, NGC 104
This obejct is roughly 15,000 light-years (4,600 parsecs) away.
1 arcminute (4.6 light-years or 1.4 parsecs) wide
This image was created from HST data from the following proposals:
5912, 6467, and 7503: G. Meylan (Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne), D. Minniti (Universidad Catolica de Chile), S. Phinney (California Institute of Technology), C. Pryor (Rutgers University), B. Sams (Mediateam, Germany), and C. Tinney (Anglo-Australian Observatory)
8267: R. Gilliland (STScI), D. Naef (Observatoire de Geneve), A. Sarajedini (University of Florida), S. Sigurdsson (Pennsylvania State University), D. VandenBerg (University of Victoria), T. Brown (University Corporation For Atmospheric Research), A. Burrows (University of Arizona), W. Cochran (University of Texas, Austin), P. Edmonds (Harvard University), S. Frandsen (Aarhus University), S. Vogt, P. GuhaThakurta, and D. Lin (University of California, Santa Cruz), G. Marcy (University of California, Berkeley), M. Mayor (Observatoire de Geneve), and E. Milone (University of Calgary)
9019: R. Bohlin (STScI), G. De Marchi (ESA/STScI), and R. Gilliland (STScI)
9266: R. Gilliland, K. Sahu, and P. Goudfrooij (STScI)
9028: G. Meurer and H. Tran (Johns Hopkins University)
9443: I. King (University of Washington) and J. Anderson (Rice University)
The international team was made of the following scientists: D.E. McLaughlin (University of Leicester), J. Anderson (Rice University), G. Meylan (Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne), K. Gebhardt (University of Texas, Austin), C. Pryor (Rutgers University), D. Minniti (Pontifica Universidad Catolica), and S. Phinney (Caltech).
F300W (Wide U), F336W (U), F475W (SDSS g)
For image: F475W (SDSS g), F555W (V), and F814W (I)
This image is a composite of many separate exposures made by the ACS instrument on the Hubble Space Telescope using three different filters to sample broad wavelength ranges. The color results from assigning different hues (colors) to each monochromatic image. In this case, the assigned colors are:
Blue: F475W (SDSS g)
Green: F555W (V)
Red: F814W (I)
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When Cindy and I went to Australia, we spent some time in the rain forests on the Queensland coast. One of the natural wonders of this area are the huge strangler figs. They seed in the upper branches of a tree and gradually work their way down the tree until they root in the soil. Over many years they grow into fantastic and beautiful shapes, meanwhile strangling and killing the tree that was their host.
This metaphor struck me as a way of describing a way of doing a rewrite of an important system. Much of my career has involved rewrites of critical systems. You would think such a thing as easy - just make the new one do what the old one did. Yet they are always much more complex than they seem, and overflowing with risk. The big cut-over date looms, the pressure is on. While new features (there are always new features) are liked, old stuff has to remain. Even old bugs often need to be added to the rewritten system.
An alternative route is to gradually create a new system around the edges of the old, letting it grow slowly over several years until the old system is strangled. Doing this sounds hard, but increasingly I think it's one of those things that isn't tried enough. In particular I've noticed a couple of basic strategies that work well. The fundamental strategy is EventInterception, which can be used to gradually move functionality to the strangler fig and to enable AssetCapture.
My colleague Chris Stevenson was involved in a project that did this recently with a great deal of success. They published a first paper on this at XP 2004, and I'm hoping for more that describe more aspects of this project. They aren't yet at the point where the old application is strangled - but they've delivered valuable functionality to the business that gives the team the credibility to go further. And even if they stop now, they have a huge return on investment - which is more than many cut-over rewrites achieve.
The most important reason to consider a strangler fig application over a cut-over rewrite is reduced risk. A strangler fig can give value steadily and the frequent releases allow you to monitor its progress more carefully. Many people still don't consider a strangler fig since they think it will cost more - I'm not convinced about that. Since you can use shorter release cycles with a strangler fig you can avoid a lot of the unnecessary features that cut over rewrites often generate.
There's another important idea here - when designing a new application you should design it in such a way as to make it easier for it to be strangled in the future. Let's face it, all we are doing is writing tomorrow's legacy software today. By making it easy to add a strangler fig in the future, you are enabling the graceful fading away of today's work.
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Paul Hammant has a good summary of case studies using this approach.
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Volcanic ash disruption: one year on and crisis preparedness
One year after the Eyjafjallajökull eruption in April 2010, a wide range of follow up measures have been taken – as agreed by ministers at the Transport Council of May 4 2010 on the basis of proposals by the Commission – at international, EU and national level to improve crisis preparedness in aviation, particularly in relation to volcanic ash. The results so far are listed below, but the work is ongoing. The European Commission, Eurocontrol and the European Aviation Safety Agency will participate in the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) simulation exercise on April 13 and 14 to test the effectiveness of the changes to the ICAO volcanic ash contingency plan for Europe and procedures. The Commission, based on the results of the simulation as well as its assessment of progress to date, will report back Transport Ministers in June.
European Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas, responsible for transport, said: "The intensive efforts over the last twelve months have paid off in terms of improving crisis planning and systems. But the work goes on. Volcanoes and other aviation crises are by their nature unpredictable and each one will be different. We can never get to zero risk but we can make maximum efforts to prepare strong systems to cope with disasters. There have been major improvements in international volcanic ash guidelines, very significant progress to fast track the Single European Sky and intensive work to produce transparent information for airlines on thresholds for ash. The volcanic ash simulation exercise this month will provide more feedback on the work that needs to be done. On this basis and on the basis of a detailed analysis of progress made, the Commission will report back to Transport Ministers in June and if necessary recommend further action to be taken."
The major developments since April 2011:
Revised ash contingency plan for Europe (ICAO)
Following the ash crisis, co-ordinated European action was urgently needed to revise the existing international procedures in case of volcanic activity (ICAO guidelines for Europe). The existing ICAO guidelines had proved unsuitable during the crisis, as they were based a very strict precautionary principle.
In December 2010, ICAO finalised the revision of its 'volcanic ash contingency plan' for Europe, including standardised guidelines for the alerting of aircraft when eruptions occur, and procedures to be followed, also in cases of possible closure of airspace.
This guidance material, reflecting the approach brokered by the European Commission during the weekend of 17 and 18 April 2010 based on the experience of Eyjafjallajökull, now distinguishes between three degrees of ash contamination intended to be used operationally in Europe should there be further eruptions.
A volcanic eruption exercise will take place on 13/14 April 2011 under the auspices of ICAO to test and verify the effectiveness of the new contingency plan.
In parallel, ICAO has established its International Volcanic Ash Task Force in June 2010 to review all elements linked to volcanic eruption guidance material, including development of a global safety risk management framework, and to make possible the routine determination of safe levels of operation in airspace contaminated by ash. It is developing guidance material for flight operations management and the procedures of state aviation authorities. Results are expected to be presented in June 2011.
Accelerating the integration of European air traffic management through the Single European Sky (SES) initiative
The crisis exposed the need for a much greater co-ordination of Europe's air traffic management system. The existing national fragmentation of air traffic control exacerbated and intensified the effects of the crisis. The acceleration of the SES initiative implementation was given the highest political priority by the European Council on 4 May 2010.
Work on the Single European Sky has moved forward very significantly over the last year. The most important measures delivered in 2010 are as follows:
Risk assessment and management
The information necessary to allow national and European authorities, as well as airlines, to make accurate risk assessment about flying in volcanic ash conditions was not available during the April 2010 crisis.
The very substantial amount of work has been done in particular on two fronts: (i) ash thresholds; (ii) meteorological modelling
(i) ash thresholds:
The European Aviation Safety Agency has been working on the issue of determining a threshold for volcanic ash since it was mandated to do so by the Transport Council conclusions in May 2010. The work to establish a single ash threshold is proving to be extremely challenging.
It has become increasingly clear that in reality, every volcanic ash crisis may be different and the nature of the ash will be different. So establishing a "one size fits all" threshold is not viable in the short term. EASA will keep working on this issue, but it will certainly not be resolved in the short term. To note, this kind of threshold does not exist anywhere else in the world – even in areas like America, or Southeast Asia where there is a longer experience dealing with these issues – so it is not possible to adapt something from elsewhere in the world.
However the issue is very important. Now EASA are moving to tackle the problem with another solution. Not a "one size fits all" threshold, but legally binding measures which will require engine manufactures to provide detailed information about risk associated with volcanic ash exposure and tolerance levels of the different engines they produce.
In Autumn 2011, EASA will publish a proposal for legally binding measures (i.e. changes to EASA's existing airworthiness codes) to require engine manufactures to provide to airlines detailed information on the risk associated with different volcanic ash exposure and tolerance levels. Engine manufactures are not currently obliged to do this. EASA should formally adopt such measures, following the consultation period, in early 2012. The EASA proposal for a notice of proposed amendment will address the need to define and standardise airworthiness data provided by the engine manufactures that is required as input into operational risk assessment.)
This will be a major step forwards in terms of the basic problem of providing airlines with the key information they need on risk and ash tolerance to make the necessary assessments about flying in volcanic ash conditions. In particular it should allow for much more accurate risk assessment for airlines flying in "grey zones" in any ash crisis.
(ii) meteorological products:
The other area where efforts have concentrated has been on fine tuning the meteorological products used in a crisis situation. There is a clear need for greater accuracy and enhanced modelling. This has involved work on both the information sources feeding into the models - as well as on the modelling systems themselves.
In terms of increasing the quality of data that feeds into the models, new radar systems have been established in Iceland. In addition, the London VAAC centre has acquired new airborne measure capability – with a new plane and instruments to increase the quality and quantity of input from test flights in ash.
This is of critical importance in allowing the aviation community to receive accurate, timely and consistent information about the position, amount, composition, altitude, projected trajectory and drift of volcanic ash. This in turn allows for improvements and accuracy in operational decision making.
At European level, a new tool has been produced by EUROCONTROL, the 'European Crisis Visualization Interactive Tool for ATFCM' (EVITA). Member States still decide to open and close their airspace but this tool allows for a much more effective capacity to visualise this information in real time and will assist the airlines in their operational decision making and facilitate a greater level of air traffic management in affected airspace.
Uniform co-ordination of passenger rights after the volcanic crisis
One of the key requests from ministers after the volcanic crisis was for the Commission to ensure a uniform application of passenger rights legislation after the volcanic ash crisis. It was important to ensure that passengers across Europe could access their rights, and that industry could rely on a common interpretation of the law across Europe.
In the weeks following the volcanic crisis the European Commission co-ordinated the network of national authorities to agree on common interpretive guidance for national enforcement bodies (NEB) in dealing with passenger rights claims related to the volcanic crisis. The Commission also worked extensively with national authorities and individual airlines to assure a consistent approach across the EU.
It is estimated that around 10,000 passenger complaints have been received by national enforcement authorities following the ash crisis. Considering that millions of passengers were affected by the flight cancellations, this figure is relatively low – over 100,000 flights were cancelled during the volcanic ash crisis in April 2010, with over 10 million people affected.
One year on, the Commission's assessment is that the large majority of airlines took their responsibilities seriously during the ash crisis. Claims for reimbursement for cancelled flights were dealt with in a reasonable period of time, as were many claims for re-routing and short-term care. The bulk of claims which have not been settled by the carriers and thus have had to go to national authorities, are the more problematic ones because the passengers were stranded (often abroad) for longer periods, and therefore have very substantial claims. These claims need to be assessed by national authorities and if necessary, will be settled in court.
The Commission will this month (April 2010) publish two communications assessing the functioning of Regulation 261/2004 on air passenger rights and Regulation 1107/2006 on people with reduced mobility (the "PRM regulation") and setting out the next steps forward. The communications take into account lessons, in particular, learnt from the volcanic ash and snow crisis of 2010 considering the need to enhance the cooperation amongst competent authorities and to revise some provisions of the Regulation 261/2004.
European mobility action plans
The protracted closure of European airspace following the volcanic eruption in Iceland left extremely frustrated travellers stranded in airports.
After the volcanic ash crisis, transport ministers in their meeting of May 4 2010 strongly supported the Commission's proposals to step up work on pan-European mobility plans. It was clear in both the volcanic crisis and snow crisis in December 2010, that when one mode of transport is severely affected, other modes were not easily able to step in and fill the gap. At the Transport Council of 2/3 December 2010 the Commission provided a detailed brief to ministers on its initiative to strengthen the resilience of the European transport system by ensuring the uninterrupted mobility of passengers and goods in the event of a sudden transport crisis.
The Commission has asked national governments for feedback on the different aspects of these proposals, in order to be able to move forwards.
Next steps
April 2011: ICAO volcanic ash simulation exercise
The European Commission, EUROCONTROL, and EASA will participate in a major ICAO crisis exercise to test the effectiveness of changes and improvements to the ICAO volcanic ash contingency plan and procedures. The exercise will take place on 13 and 14 April and will involve over 70 airlines, 14 air navigation service providers, 10 national regulatory authorities, the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre London (VAAC), as well as the European Commission, EASA and EUROCONTROL.
The exercise will allow a full assessment of the impact of applying updated procedures in the ICAO Volcanic Ash Contingency Procedures for Europe. As part of the exercise, the newly-created European Crisis Coordination Cell (EACCC) will be activated, and a new tool produced by EUROCONTROL, the 'European Crisis Visualization Interactive Tool for ATFCM' (EVITA) will be tested. The exercise will be a simulation only and there will be no impact on real flights.
The exercise will simulate the eruption of the Grimsvötn volcano in Iceland which results in a volcanic ash cloud spreading south across the North Atlantic and across European airspace. On the first day of the exercise, states will ask EUROCONTROL to open, close or restrict their airspace to aircraft on the basis of their currently applicable national procedures. On the second day of the exercise, a new harmonised European approach will be tested. This approach is in line with draft guidance material from ICAO – 'Management of Flight Operations with Known or Forecast Volcanic Cloud Contamination' – which has been developed since April 2010 and allows airlines to decide if they will fly in areas contaminated by ash, on the basis of a safety risk assessment accepted by the relevant national supervisory authority.
Following this exercise, in early June there will be a Europe-wide assessment session to debrief on lessons learnt and to agree follow-up actions.
June 2011: Report by the European Commission to transport ministers on volcanic ash and crisis preparedness. The Commission will provide to transport ministers, in June, an assessment of the progress in terms of volcanic ash and crisis preparedness, and if necessary recommend further actions to be taken.
The Commission will continue to permanently monitor the situation and reserves the right to take any initiative where necessary.
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13 RV Parks near Plymouth, Connecticut
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223 Mount Tobe Rd Plymouth, Connecticut 06782 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 110 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 12 Reviews
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Oct 2016 - $45.00
Very dirty, the pool isn't open from viruses in water. Creepy neighbors, trashy, it's more like a very nasty trailer park. Took an hour to back into our spot! Our camper was the nicest there. Barley big enough for our camper. We would not have chosen to stay here but the rest of the campground were about closed for the year. We've seriously thought about traveling all the way back home 16 hours to take back our camper and stay in a hotel here..that's bad. Not A very nice town either. There is quite a few playgrounds here but they are very old, falling apart and very dirty. I would not recommend this campground. - M holmea
Jun 2016 - $45.00
I've never posted a negative review ever but I would be remiss if I didn't post that my husband and I would not recommend or return to this place. The memories of camping here are not positive. The topography is NOT travel trailer friendly AT ALL. I have a teardrop trailer and had difficulty navigating to our site. The owner are very nice. Many of the campers appeared to be intoxicated and seemed irresponsible. The views are of dumpy dilapidated trailers -- ownership has not taken pride in it's upkeep. Lawns have knee high grass, debris from former seasonals still there, platform "patios" with missing and rotten boarding. I would not suggest this place even at $10/night. We paid $45/night. We will never choose a camping site without checking reviews first. - dneilson2
Jun 2012 - $42.00
Called ahead for reservation. Told them the size of our motorhome. Told no problem with full hookup. Got there, and we were "too tall" to get up the hill for full hookup. Because of low hanging power lines had to stay in no sewer site. Campground is terrible. We bent our tail pipe coming in due to driveway not graded or kept in good condition. They wanted to charge $5 per person to visit. My family was coming for dinner. Guests are not allowed to use the pool, so why the charge? Probably because of the low life looking, permanent campers at the campground. Lots of aggressive dogs tied up outside of old, run down, dirty campers. This was absolutely the worst campground we have ever been in. Please take my advice and don't camp here. I only used this campground because it was the closest to my relatives. Next time, I'll drive 50 miles if I have to in order to not stay here! - jenbeau1
435 Watertown Rd Thomaston, Connecticut 06787 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 72 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 41 Reviews
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Aug 2018 - $50.00
Campsite hookups on the wrong side, site not clean when arrived, broken sewer hose connector in drain, unpleasant site attendant. Front desk was pleasant. New Owners, electricity erratic, 30 AMP NOT PROPER - Air conditioner would not operate, and refrigerator would not operate on electric. Brand new trailer. Took it back to the dealer, no problems with the unit. Sight next to mine told me he had same problem previously. Putting up new sign instead of taking care of immediate problem. Site 23 Terrible. Needs work primary seasonal. Will Not return. - cispet
Jun 2018 - $50.00
This is a fine place for an overnight. The pool and bathrooms make up for all factors that could be negative. Positive: pool is lovely and clean, bathrooms are new and clean, staff is very very friendly, laundry room is clean and new, quiet Negatives: not convenient to get to, lots of dirt as it looks like they are trying with the grass but no results quite yet, $50 seems a little high for a little parking spot in the dirt - Zeus16
Jun 2018 - $41.00
Maybe a 6.5 right now but I gave the campground a 7 for direction. This is a park in transition. New owners purchased the campground in Feburary of '18 and they have been making major improvements. Even in the week we were here we saw major changes. There is a lot of landscaping and hardscaping going on. The new shower/laundry building is very nice. WiFi is available at the sites if not super fast. Some things like wood decks and stairs are pretty rough but they are on the list to be repaired or replaced. The store is new but there is not much inventory yet. Electricity was an extra metered charge. Sites are pretty close but everybody was very friendly and considerate and we are pretty social anyway. The staff was excellent. There was a mixup in our paperwork and we arrived after the office closed. Ten minutes after calling the posted emergency number someone was there to check us in. There is a pretty busy road adjacent to the campground so traffic noise is noticeable. While not what we would consider a "destination ", we would not hesitate to stay here again when in the area. - Bandguy
2065 Thomaston Rd Watertown, Connecticut 06795 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 78 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 1 Reviews
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Jun 2013 - $17.00
We spent two nights in site 53, a level large site backed by woods. Overall this park is green, shady, and clean. Nice little lake/beach area with a lifeguard. Staff are friendly, nights are quiet, and the rangers do rounds regularly. Unfortunately we won't be back because unlike 85% of US State Parks and 100% of US National Parks, CT state parks are NOT pet friendly, and we are unable to leave our dog home alone. Otherwise we'd be here for multiple stays. The rate is a state-resident rate. - poodlecamper
186 Enterprise Drive Bristol, Connecticut 06010 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 127 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 14 Reviews
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Jun 2019 - $45.00
Interesting park next to some type of attraction and some type of garbage processing plant with a BIG fan that is constantly droning. Sites are back-to-back. The assigned site was very level and both utilities, water and electric worked properly. The provided cable TV was okay, with a limited selection. Bathrooms were very clean. Since this is early June and in the middle of the week, there are few campers in the park but we bunched everyone together in the first row, which is the nearest point to the bathhouse. No problem using dump station on exit (nobody around). - moderate camper
May 2019 - $60.00
Facilities spotless! Price and location wonderful- discount tickets to Lake Compounce great! Activities good. Problem ZERO sewer sites and no pump service. Zero sewer sites- no place offered to do dishes except your camper. HUGE HUGE HUGE backup at sewer station - took HOURS! Also, way it was configured couldn't even drive around it, however, our tanks were full so had to wait it out. We stayed in a long weekend. Huge problem. We all used their showers, but no place other than camper to do dishes. Tanks were full even being extremely careful. Took well over 2 hrs to get to the dumping station- was insanity!!! Wish the store was stocked a letter better also. No trash bags or paper towels. Also wish for a pool. However great value, super clean, nice people, every site a pull through- bonus! - Karinsully
Aug 2018 - $34.00
This campground is located at Lake Compounce amusement park and it features cabins, teepees, a tenting area, and, of course, a large RV area. The campsites are laid out with water-electric hookups located in a shared grassy area on the driver's side of the sites. If the place is full, there will be a shared front yard between campers as well. Most people, I think, come to spend a few days at the amusement park. There's even a shuttle operating from the campground to the main gate of the park. The campground is about 10 minutes from I84 and the campsites are all pull-through, making it a handy place for an overnight stay. The sites are all water/electric (30/50 amp), no sewer. Individual shower rooms are available. There is campground WiFi - ours got slower as the evening progressed. There's a nearby power plant that can be heard non-stop in the near distance. I had a strong 4G signal and, since the campsites are pretty much out in the open, satellite TV is no problem. The campground has a play area, but the main recreation is the amusement park. - nazpaz
123 North Shore Rd Bantam, Connecticut 06750 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 46 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 4 Reviews
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May 2012 - $17.00
This is the place for you if you want to enjoy a peaceful campsite with good fishing nearby. Our site, #9, was right on the lake. Sites are well spaced and private with plenty of foliage in between. The location feels isolated, but close by are many restaurants and shops. We attended a couple of flea markets the weekend we were there. If you have children, there's not much for them to do (as in the "resort" type campgrounds). We have reserved a weekend in September and look forward to returning here. - poodlecamper
Sep 2011 - $17.00
We tent camped here for years, but have returned in our motorhome. Not too many sties for big rigs, but this place is just beautiful. If you like a primitive, lake front site, this is the best. - Doogiesmom
May 2010 - $17.00
Camped at Folly Point which is a peninsula on Bantam Lake. Very attractive area with lots of nature and biking trails plus great fishing. Campground sites have no hookups and has pit toilets that were adequate and clean, as was the entire camping area. There is a camp store nearby but it's only open on weekends early in the season. Camp road is rather rough and very narrow, so I would hesitate to bring a large rig here. (Ours was a small 16 ft trailer). We would camp here again (hopefully next time will be warmer and less windy). - jerry T160
1311 Bantam Rd Bantam, Connecticut 06750 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 124 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 9 Reviews
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May 2019 - $58.00
Park just OK. Very pricey for what you get. The sites are very close together so no privacy and the lake is nothing special. The dump station is outdated and blocks traffic leaving the park. - a688218
Jun 2016 - $50.00
New owners , couldn't have been more helpful . Highly recommend Cozy Hills Campground! Great place to relax with family! - Cgoody
Jun 2016 - $60.00
We planned a trip here to celebrate our daughter's 4th birthday. We booked six sites that the owner/staff selected to accommodate the needs for each of the families making the trip (i.e., travel trailer, pop-ups, and tents). From the moment we all arrived we loved our stay. Each of the staff were professional, funny and extremely helpful. The campground was clean, had nice tree-covered sites and a playground the kids spent hours playing on. Those who visited the on-premises cafe raved about it. As funny as it was for our 4 year old girl to want to have a family camping princess party, it was the perfect place for it. The owner was extremely helpful with some last minute arrangements that we requested to make her day, the perfect day. We WILL be going back and STRONGLY recommend this campground. - Johnny0924
118 Hemlock Hill Rd Litchfield, Connecticut 06759 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 140 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 7 Reviews
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Oct 2015 - $56.00
Resort? I don't think so. No cable; no sewer; no WiFi - how is that a resort? When I called to book the site I was told that it was the last weekend for camping so the pool and hot tub were closed, there were no activities planned and the store would be closed. We really only wanted a place to park the motorhome while we did some leaf peeping so that didn't matter to us. I was surprised that we were still charged the full summer weekend rate, even when I asked for a discount. The campground looks like it is mostly seasonals and the sites are not kept up very well. Driving to our site seemed like we were driving thru an automotive junkyard. Our fire pit was overflowing with garbage and brush. Truly disappointing experience. - Bonnie66
Oct 2015 - $56.00
We first camped here in 2014. There is a lot to do here on the weekends. From Luau's and pig roasts to country hoe downs, carnivals, family dinners, dances and community fires, this place makes you feel at home. I heard all the bad reviews when the prior owners had the place but the new co-op has turned things around and are constantly improving the look and grounds of the campground. They have 2 well maintained pools and a hot tub. Large play space area for the kids, a covered pavilion, and well maintained laundry facilities. The bathrooms are heated and very clean. Free showers with large dressing areas. Everyone we have come across treats you like family. We have had such positive experiences here we are becoming seasonal campers next year here. - Nk1996
Jun 2009 - $55.00
Rate was the highest we paid in 2.5 years of full timing. We expected luxury, but it was substandard. Gravel road into park. Entrance to the park <very> unlevel. Check-in behind the pool, 50' away from where you stop, and you walk across gravel/dirt/mud. After you register, you have to go forward, then back up to make a difficult u-turn to get to sites. Very friendly and concerned staff. Few sites for big rigs. Interior roads very tight and full of ruts; we almost bottomed out. A disaster. Wi-Fi was very slow; no cable and only a few TV stations with antenna. 30-amp hookup did not have a circuit breaker, electrical wire tied to trees. Don't follow GPS; follow directions on website if you <really> want this experience. Weekend we were here was a "backyard carnival," but they charged for almost everything. Laundry had one washer and one dryer. We will NOT be back. We'd rather stay at a Wal-Mart. - bbonnell
30 Lake Waramaug Rd New Preston, Connecticut 06777 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 77 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 2 Reviews
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Jun 2014 - $17.00
This campground is all about the lake, Lake Waramaug. Although no "waterfront" sites, most all sites have a view of the lake (many partially blocked by other campsites, though). Canoe and kayak rentals are available from a private operation on most weekends. Many people bring their own canoe or kayak. A smallish beach is great for kids. Sites are not large and maneuvering with a bigger camper can be a little challenging for most sites. Bathrooms were "state park clean", which I thought were fine. Not a lot of showers, each bathroom had one shower. Also, large sinks for washing dishes are at each bathroom building. Water faucets are available at a few spots providing fresh water, and you can fill a camper tank from them (but you can't stay hooked up). This is a good campground for families wanting a little bit "rustic" while tenting but still have some facilities (like bathrooms). Staff is polite, helpful, and outgoing. - Tom
May 2009 - $13.00
This is one of the gems of the Connecticut State Park system. Extremely affordable with a view of the beautiful Lake Waramaug from many sites. Litchfield County has so many great things to see and this Lake is one of them. The campground closed its concession/camp store for 2009 which is a real bummer. You used to be able to get coffee, breakfast and lunch here but no more. The beach is nice and you can walk or bike around the lake. We camped here in a tent and for $13.00 per night this is a true bargain. The sites overlooking the water are prime and book early. The only downside to this State Park are the bathrooms - they are always dirty. The security at the Park does a nice job and they strictly enforce quiet time and no more wood on the fire at 10 p.m. Our family of 5 camped here in a tent with friends and had a blast despite the rain. I would highly recommend this park to folks looking for a get away from it all back to nature camp experience without 40 foot RV's blocking the view. - User889
1400 George's Hill Road Southbury, Connecticut 06488 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 68 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 4 Reviews
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Sep 2015 - $27.00
My wife and I stayed for a few nights while visiting family and friends nearby. We did not use the park facilities other than park our camping trailer. Do not rely on the people at the office to assign a proper parking site for you. All sites are grass, no paving, no pad. Not many are level. Do not let the staff assign you to the "overflow" area. If tell them your rig is over 26' they will send you to overflow.... That area is beside the entry road at the entrance to the park, where cars drive by at all times. The site I was on would easily accept the total length of my rig, at 47'. - R V Camper
Jun 2015 - $20.00
Note: Roads leading to park are narrow and twisty - you are not lost! just keep following directions, you will get there. I lean towards saying this is not for larger campers - our 21 foot travel trailer was fine, but much larger would be a bit tight due to roads and maneuvering in the campground. Very nice state park. Sites are large and have a picnic table and fire ring. Firewood is sold at camp office. Bathrooms are "state park clean", looked like they were cleaned each morning on the weekend. Attached to bath houses are dish cleaning stations. Water spigots are scattered around the camping area - you can fill your camper if needed, but you can't stay hooked up. Cell phone reception is iffy, it is a hilly and heavily wooded area. Lake is very busy with boats, you can fish from many places (might need fishing license), and there is a designated swim area. Employees are nice and helpful. No alcohol park. Quiet at night. We will certainly return here. - Tom
Jul 2009 - $15.00
A great small state park to camp at. First time dry camping in our HTT and it was great. Our only problem was our original site - it was site #1 and it was very steep. Could only open one tent end because I couldn't get level. Had to prop the camper up against the car so that it wouldn't slide. However, talked to the ranger and the next morning we switched sites across the street. Mostly tent camping. Sites in the 60's appeared great. Walk to the lake is pretty long, but beautiful. Small beach, clear water. Park offered free movies for the kids both nights and an ice cream truck also came in. Quiet time is 10:00 p.m. and at 10, it got quiet. Bathrooms looked good for a state park. Had a great time - close to home, relaxing, fun. Would definitely return. - kskuches
232 Old North Rd Barkhamsted, Connecticut 06063 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 209 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 21 Reviews
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Apr 2019 - $44.00
We stayed here 15 years ago and it was terrible, run down and horrible condition. We heard there were new owners and decided to give it another shot. We took a drive thru to tour before committing to a reservation, and glad we did. The roads were mud and had ruts that my car almost bottomed out on, I would have tried to turn around, but by that time we were in the seasonal area, and the sites were filled with "stuff" (junk), so could not turn back. I have never seen anything like this in 30 years of camping, if you like to camp in a junk yard, this is the place for you. I suspect any positive reviews would be those posted by the owner or friends trying to lure unsuspecting campers in....beware. - Beer Belly
Oct 2018 - $44.00
This was the last leg of our New England trip. I reserved our site for a (5) night stay. We wanted to add an additional day at the beginning of our stay here. We called a day in advance of the additional day and asked if we could have the same site as our (5) night stay so we wouldn't have to move. They confirmed we could have the same site and add the additional day. The gate closes at 4:00 PM daily and we were not going to arrive until after 4:00 so they said our gate key and map would be in a box outside the office. We arrived late and found the map and key but the site number was different than what they had confirmed to us over a month back. We thought it was a mistake and went to the original site. It was empty so we set up there. In the morning I went to make sure they knew we were there and was told we were in the wrong spot. They said the map showed this. But they had already confirmed by phone we could have our original spot and never mentioned they were moving us. The young girls working the desk finally agreed that I could stay in our spot, but with no apology and with plenty of attitude. The spot was extremely difficult to get to with untrimmed trees, stumps, and large rocks along the path. The site was muddy. There was no way to hook up both electrical and water connections because they were too far apart from each other. Had to purchase an additional water hose the next day. Most of the sites had full-timers on them and were not kept clean or neat. The site to our right had a broke down Dodge pickup with the bed filled with old tires, bumpers, etc. There were other tires and miscellaneous junk items spread over their site. This was typical of most of the sites, with only a small number of occupants that took any pride in how their site looked. Fire wood was $8 a pack compared to $4 or $5 anywhere else in the towns close by. On Saturday night there was live music that could be heard everywhere in the camp. It went from 8 PM to 10 PM. Don't camp here. - germaneighter
Sep 2018 - $35.00
White Pines has a friendly helpful staff that makes you feel welcome from the minute you meet them. Keep in mind, this is a real Campground, not an RV resort. The roads are hilly and a little bumpy, but the sites are wooded and private, while being on the larger size. The pool is amazing and always spotless. They added a dog park this year that our pups loved. (it's not big, but it was a lot of fun for the dogs). I believe owning a campground is a lot of work for not a lot of pay out. Of course there are full timers who have been there a long time, and some of them look a little run down or sloppy. But to be honest, when I go camping, I go for me. I don't actually pay much attention to what others do. We camp here 4 to 5 times a year! And we look forward to it every time! - Jesbish


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When you gonna post up pics?? We all know you rushed over after you found out with your camera!! LOL
When you gonna post up pics?? We all know you rushed over after you found out with your camera!! LOL
Here is Christine Mendoza @ China Square Restaurant in Oxnard, Ca on 12/19/11, Friday with my father and having dinner with her family. She still remembers him from over a decade ago.
Here are some un-released pictures of Christine Mendoza of when I first discovered her from over a decade ago in my home town (805) and when she attended her 1st major show with Team Hybrid and Hybrid Hunnyz (Import Showoff: Del Mar) (the car in the background was also my brother's infamous 3000GT which was published for a full feature article in Import Tuner http://www.importtuner.com/features/...0gt/index.html).
We have a history and midas touch of discovering some of the most beautiful/sexiest/well-known import models and here is further proof of all our claims, actions and words!
As witnessed @ Motion Auto Show 2012, Hybrid Hunnyz (past & present) luv their Team Hybrid boyz even after 17+ years later. Christine Mendoza and I planned for a reunion and showed to the import industry never forget your roots and respect the person or team that helped get you where you are today.


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Making Your Trailer Safe And Trick
Let's face it–most of the energy put into a race car has to do with making it go faster, and most of the thought about trailering that race car from track to track has to do with how comfortable and cool your trailer can be made. Does the trailer have enough tool space, a welder, a lounge? Perhaps this year you've added a refrigerator, a stereo, air conditioning, or other creature comforts.
But how much time should you devote toward ensuring you have an efficient and safe tie-down system for your race car, tool bins, and spare parts? If you are like most racers, the answer is "not much." Yet every year trailers jackknife, cars and tools are thrown about or off the trailer, unnecessary expenses are absorbed, and in some cases, disasters happen. Many of these cases occur because the race car and trailer were not properly tied down, and most can be avoided with just a little thought and effort.
According to Mike Galvin of Featherlite Trailers, his company performs tie-downs for only about 5 percent of the trailers it sells. Most racers are do-it-yourselfers and will install their own fasteners, tracks, and straps. To avoid a potential disaster, it is important for racers and crew members to know the basics of a tie-down system.
Safety First
There is probably no thought worse than hauling your precious race car to a race, encountering a driving situation that requires an emergency stop, and seeing your own race car pass you on the right–without a driver in it. Race cars and equipment do fall off trailers, and in just about every case, these accidents could have been avoided by practicing proper tie-down procedures.
"Most people don't consider that a trailered race car is a rolling dynamic load," says Virgil Brown, president of M & R Safety Systems. "Developing a tie-down system with the proper hardware and strapping method is crucial to maintaining control of the car and equipment when an emergency arises. It isn't often that emergency situations occur, so people sometimes neglect proper tie-down procedures. But when that situation arises–and it does for every racer–your tie-down system is your best friend."
Properly tying down a car and equipment starts with balancing your trailer for proper tongue weight (percentage of weight on tongue). That will be determined by the trailer type and your load. While different manufacturers have their own recommendations, a good rule of thumb is as follows: for a single or tandem axle trailer with a bumper pull, 10-15 percent tongue weight; for a fifth wheel or gooseneck, 15-25 percent. Of course, 18-wheelers are in a category of their own, and weight distribution, while important, is not as critical as with a small trailer, where the load is a much higher percentage of the overall weight (see sidebar "Guidelines for Proper Loading").
When a trailer slows down, the race car and equipment want to keep going. The race car is particularly vulnerable to dynamic movement because it is on wheels. That is when the straps and anchors of the tie-down system do their job. A proper tie-down system for a race car incorporates four tie-down points and straps. However, only two of the straps are usually called upon to handle the weight and security of the car at any one time.
"When a truck and trailer stop, the front straps of the tie-down system relax while the rear ones are in tension doing all the work," says Brown. "The opposite occurs during acceleration. In a jackknife situation, much of the load is lateral–again changing the load on the straps. Therefore, to properly calculate the working load of the straps, you must consider that only two straps are holding the car, not four. We take the weight of the car, say 3,000 pounds, and multiply it by 3.3 to arrive at a safe working load. Therefore, 3.3 times 3,000 equals 10,000 pounds. And if two straps are holding down the car, they must have the strength to hold more than 5,000 pounds each. That's why we use straps and anchors rated for 6,600 pounds on a 3,000 pound car."
All trailer and tie-down manufac-turers quickly point to the weak-link theory of tying down race cars and equipment; that is, the system is only as strong as the weakest link of each connection.
"Your straps may be rated at a certain strength, but if your D-rings or tracks only hold half that amount, that is the rating of the system link," says Paul Craig of Sooner Trailer Manufacturing. "Every component in a system is rated. But if a strap is rated at 5,000 pounds, the D-ring at 6,000 pounds, but the screws of the D-ring attachment 2,000 pounds, the rating of that tie-down strap link will be 2,000 pounds."
Straps, tracks, and D-rings all have ratings, which every installer and user should be aware of. That rating is also affected by the angle of the tie-down strap, which ideally should be in the 25-35 degree range. That provides both forward-and-aft, and to a lesser degree, up-and-down restraint. Also important are the tie-down points of the straps to the car.
"Tie-down points should be to the axle or some fixed point below the suspension," says Brown.
Another system of tying down a car is with over-the-wheel straps. This system can be very easy to use, but it is important that the straps be used correctly. A single strap holding down the wheel is not a good method–wheels can lose air, and when that happens the connection can become very loose, even to the point of the strap falling off the tire. Remember that part about the car falling off the trailer and passing you?
Much better are the use of tire bonnets–straps that hold the tire down along the top and sides. These bonnets combine the simplicity of single-point attachment hooks with the security of both front-and-rear and lateral restraints.
Most Common Mistake
All manufacturers of trailers and tie-down systems have some good stories about tie-down mishaps, but a common theme arose as to how many of the accidents occurred. That theme is of a D-ring pulling out from its screw anchors.
"The quality of a tie-down system often comes down to the quality of the installation, and the number-one mistake we find is when people put small, little lag screws into plywood when installing D-rings or some other attachment. This is done all the time, especially in the floorboards, often of old and weakened plywood," says Galvin of Featherlite.
For those of us who have seen an overmuscled crew member crank down on a strap ratchet, we can imagine a D-ring being yanked right out of its mounting.
Attachment points, such as D-rings and railing systems, should be secured by methods that don't compromise the load ratings of these attachments. This usually means using through-bolts, metal backing plates, and cross-members welded in underneath the floorboards to chassis points. This will ensure that the attachment and its hardware will never be that weak link in the system.
Holding down cars and equipment can be a quick, easy, and secure operation. However, it can also be cumbersome and awkward. Once the necessary load and design criteria have been established for your trailer, the easier your system will be to use and the more likely proper tie-down procedures will be followed by the crew.
Like everything else in racing, the quality of tie-down equipment varies. D-rings, for example, are of different strength ratings, can be flush- or recess-mounted, and can be fixed or rotating. Straps can have simple hook ends or safety keepers. Make sure they don't fall off a connection point. Straps themselves can greatly range in their breaking strength.
Perhaps the most versatile of components available are the different track systems now being offered by trailer and equipment manufacturers. The commonly used steel E-tracks have been used for years as a generic slotted-track system, which holds down different fasteners and connecting points. Their drawback has been that they are hard to flush-mount–although they can be surface-mounted virtually anywhere in a trailer–and have limited attachments.
New on the market are some slick aluminum-track systems, such as the ones offered by Mac's Custom Tie-Downs. This system offers a variety of surface or recessed-mount tracks and single-point connections. More importantly, they offer a wide variety of rings and attachments that provide a completely versatile system with high-strength connections.
Trailer manufacturers are now offering track systems such as these installed in floorboards, walls, and even ceiling and roof structures. Because of the aluminum construction, the tracks last much better in exterior applications.
Whatever tie-down system ends up on your trailer, it is worth your while to make sure it is up to speed in terms of safety, function, and versatility. As with everything in racing, progress has been made in the quality and effectiveness of tie-down systems. Spend a little time to ensure you have a trailer that will keep your race car and equipment where you want it.
Guidelines for proper loading:
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates --
Overnight leader Richard Sterne made a birdie on the 18th hole Friday to take a one-shot lead over Thorbjorn Olesen and two others after the second round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.
Sterne, a South African who has struggled with injuries, finished with a 2-under 70 and 12-under 132 total. Olesen (66), Tommy Fleetwood (68) and Stephen Gallacher (70) were a shot back.
Chris Doak (69), Andreas Harto (67) and Maximilian Kieffer (68) were two shots off the pace.
Sergio Garcia (67) was three strokes back despite struggling with shoulder problems that required treatment midway through his round, and which were so bad he thought he might have to withdraw.
Garcia had treatment after his opening 68, and his second round included a ball stuck up a palm tree.
"On the 14th green (his fifth) I told my caddie if it does not get any better after 18 we will probably walk," Garcia said after his round. "Then unfortunately we started making birdies and eagle! I thought 'What do we do now?' because what I don't want is to keep building up and not really recover it.
"I got the physio out and he worked on it," he added. "It feels a little bit better, but needs to get better."
Lee Westwood, ranked No. 8 in the world, shot a 71 to trail by six shots, while two-time major winner Mark O'Meara (74) is just under the projected cut at 2 under. Westwood has six shots to make up – and more than 25 players to get past – after a bitterly disappointing finish.
Westwood drove wildly into the sandy waste on the 359-yard 17th and double-bogeyed one of the easiest holes on the Emirates Course, where he has three times been a runner-up, then failed to get up and down from just over the last green.
A closing birdie enabled Sterne to regain a one-stroke lead at the halfway stage and keep him on track for a sixth European Tour victory. He was in the world's top 30 before a long battle with a back injury and currently ranks only 165th.
He resumed with a birdie, but bogeyed the fourth and 14th and needed more birdies at the three par 5s on the back nine to grab the top spot back.
"The course was a lot tougher with the wind and the greens definitely firmed out a bit," he said. "I think it's going to be quite tricky coming to the weekend. There's a lot of guys bunched up and you're going to have to play pretty well to be there on Sunday.
"I had a long time sitting at home watching all the guys and especially the South Africans winning, so it's nice to be back in the action and to have a chance."
Former European Challenge Tour winner Fleetwood, has yet to drop a stroke.
"It's just nice to be up there with all these great names," said the 22-year-old, who was tied for the lead until Sterne's late strike. "I felt fine – I'd rather be there than anywhere else."
Gallacher, 38-year-old nephew of ex-Ryder Cup Captain Bernard Gallacher, has lifted only one European Tour title in more than 400 starts going back 20 years. But he tied for second with Westwood here a year ago and kept alive his hopes of going one better by matching Sterne's round.
Olesen is seen as one of Europe's brightest prospects. He has already secured a debut at the Masters in April, and two weeks ago shared the runner-up spot with Justin Rose at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship.
"I believe in myself and want to achieve my own goals – that's the biggest pressure," the 23-year-old from Denmark said after a 66 that began with four successive birdies and again did not contain a single bogey. "I'm hungry for more wins. I want to win twice this season. That's my main goal, so the quicker I can get the first one the better."


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Florida During World War II
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- The students will be able to list some reasons why Florida was ideal for building military bases.
- The students will be able to discuss some of the events that took place in Florida during the war.
- The students will be able to describe the economic growth Florida experienced during and after World War II.
Sunshine State Standards Benchmarks:SS.A.1.2.1 - SS.A.6.2.2 - SS.A.5.2.6 - SS.A.5.2.7 - SS.A.6.2.3 - SS.B.2.2.2
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- Review the vocabulary with the tudents using the C(2)QU strategy.
- Using a map of Florida, have the students locate and label the military bases that were discussed in the passage.
- Contact a local resident who fought in World War II to discuss his experiences with the students.
- Have the students illustrate the different types of ships used during World War II (German U-Boats, submarines, merchant ships). The students should be able to explain the specific purpose for each type of ship.
- Complete and review FCAT questions.
(Note: Actual FCAT practice passages are wrtten at the students' independent reading level. These Florida History selections are written at the students' instructional reading level. Therefore, students should not be asked to complete the questions until after receiving class instruction on the vocabulary and content of the passage. Students should also read the Florida History selection independently before answering the FCAT questions and be permited to return to the selection for rereading as they answer.)
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The Houston Museum of Natural Science was founded in 1909 – meaning that the curators of the Houston Museum of Natural Science have been collecting and preserving natural and cultural treasures for a hundred years now. For this yearlong series, our current curators have chosen one hundred exceptional objects from the Museum's immense storehouse of specimens and artifacts—one for each year of our history. Check back here frequently to learn more about this diverse selection of behind-the-scenes curiosities—we will post the image and description of a new object every few days.
This description is from Joel, the Museum's President and curator of Gems and Minerals. He's chosen spectacular objects from the Museum's mineralogy collection, which includes some of the most rare and fascinating mineral specimens in the world, that we'll be sharing here – and on hmns.org – throughout the year.
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The superb 10-cm rhodochrosite crystal on matrix pictured here, known as "The Alma Queen," is among the most famous specimens in all of mineralogy. It is the best specimen recovered from a pocket found in 1965 by John Soules and Warren Good. The exceptionally large, rich red-colored crystals perched on a crystallized matrix of quartz and tetrahedrite combine to create a level of sculptural composition and aesthetic beauty that make this one of the world's truly great mineral specimens. Since its discovery, it has attained legendary status as a "Mona Lisa" of the mineral world – it is widely regarded as the finest example of rhodochrosite known – and among knowledgeable collectors and connoisseurs, it is considered to be the finest mineral specimen of any kind ever found.
Marvel at the world's most spectacular collection of natural mineral crystals in the Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
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- document the liaison support delivered by the ELC,
- recommend new target organizations for which the ELC might recruit and appoint ACRL liaisons,
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It wasn�t an ordinary day at the park in New Bern on Monday.
It wasn�t an ordinary day at the park in New Bern on Monday.
Ronnie Duane Lewis, 51, a registered sex offender allegedly secretly peeped at a woman, then exposed himself to a New Bern police officer who were responding to a call.
Lewis allegedly peeped at a 49-year-old woman who was in her bathroom near Glenburnie Park at the end of Glenburnie Drive.
Lewis was in a wooded area adjacent to the park when he was allegedly peeping at the woman.
The woman saw him and called police. Police arrived to investigate the alleged incident. Police say Lewis exposed himself to them.
Lewis, whose last known address was the 3600 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard was convicted on two counts of taking indecent liberties with a minor in March 2004 in Johnson County.
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Where Are They Stationed: Fort Drum, NY
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She is currently on her third tour, right now she is in Afghanistan and gets to come home in October. Fawn has two beautiful girls, JaeLynn and Ryleigh. Even though Fawn has been over seas a lot, she still does everything she can for her daughters. Any chance she gets she talks with her girls and receives pictures daily. She has given up seeing them grow up to help defend our country. We are so proud of her, even though its hard being away from her girls, she is still staying strong. She is an amazing woman and a extraordinary mother.


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A captivating animation of Dan Pink's discussion of motivation in which he explains why money alone is not a sufficient motivator for more cerebral. as opposed to manual, tasks. While Pink fails to include artists in his discussion – relying instead upon highly skilled/educated programmers and the like – I believe artists clearly fall into this category. This explains why so many creatives remain true to their art even in the face of financial ruin. Therefore, money alone is insufficient to drive an artist for any extended period of time; a greater purpose of some sort must exist to truly motivate a creative.
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Dear Editor,
Often people have a few pieces of heirloom jewelry that has always "just been there." You may never question or wonder what history those objects hold, that is until you see them on Facebook!
It came as a great surprise last Monday evening as I was scrolling through a local Nova Scotia paper's social media feed to see something that looked so familiar, yet different.
The article titled Tragedy, superstition and mystery by Rosalyn Roy appeared on my screen. What caught my attention right away was a photo of what some were calling an unusual-looking ring. To me, it wasn't unusual at all, it was something I had seen many times before.
I went on to read about a ring that resembled a belt buckle and the story of how Keith Collins' great grandfather came to find it. I quickly ran, rummaging through a drawer where I knew a ring box was stored for safe keeping. Inside sat a gold ring with two red stones in the shape of a belt buckle that looked a lot like the one I had just read about online.
I grabbed my phone and started to compare the two. Like Mr. Collins' story, the history behind my ring is a bit of a mystery and on another island! You see, my ring is from Cape Breton. It was a ring I remember well as a child sitting proudly on my grandfather's finger. My grandfather was born in the 1920s in Cape Breton. After he passed away in the 1990s, my grandmother wore the ring until her passing, when it was given to my father.
We don't know much about the history of the ring or its origins. We believe that it was given to my grandfather by his father, but that's were our story ends. Unfortunately, there are no close family members left who might have known more about the ring at one time. Countless searches online have proven unsuccessful to find something similar until now.
The article online mentioned the Facebook group "Newfoundland History Buffs." I searched online for the group and asked to become a member. There I found Mr. Collins' original post and started scrolling down and reading though all of the comments. I was able to share my story with him. We may never know the significance of the two rings, but it will be fun trying to see what else we can dig up!
Thanks to Rosalyn Roy and the power of social media for telling the story and helping us to make a connection!
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Terribly sorry for not keeping up with this site. Seems we have more or less moved over to facebook. Here is the link to our page. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Obscura-Antiques-Oddities/149754465074860
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