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The Liturgical Bob Dylan
by Brother Maynard | Nov 10, 2008 | Music, Worship | 4 comments
Back in the day, I was a college freshman with
Mike Gilmour at the same institution where he's now a New Testament professor. I didn't know at the time that he was a Bob Dylan fan, but he's since written a book about the biblical themes in Dylan's music, so I guess one could say he's well-versed in the topic. I imagine books like his Tangled Up in the Bible: Bob Dylan & Scripture (CBD Link) represent an awakening to the spiritual themes ushered forth from places long-considered by the church to be simply "unspiritual." This is a good thing, but let's come back to it.
I woke up this morning to an interview on the local CBC morning show where Terry McLeod interviewed the man who currently owns the house where Neil Young grew up. Last Sunday evening, Bob Dylan stopped by to see it, and the fellow gave Bob a tour of the house, followed by directions to the community center where Neil used to play with his band. Dylan was in town for a concert last weekend, though I wasn't able to attend. Instead, last night at Saint Ben's the liturgy was fully populated by Bob Dylan tunes, courtesy of Mike Koop. The event has been planned for a while, and I've been looking forward to it since Mike mentioned the idea to me back in September. The liturgy itself was the normal one we use for ordinary time, but the music was all Dylan except for the usual gathering and "Holy Lord" prior to communion. Here's the rundown:
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Lay Down Your Weary Tune from the 1985 album Biograph. The song was written on a trip to California with Joan Baez, her sister Mimi Farrina, and Richard Farrina. It's first live performance was with Joan Baez struggling to sing harmony. It was recorded as a demo for "Times They Are A-Changin," Dylan's 1964 release, but was cut from the album. He performed it both nights at his famous Carnegie Hall concert in 1963, from which the audio here is taken. This filled the space at the beginning of the meeting prior to the formal start of the liturgy, and marks a transition from the business and cares of the week into a preparedness for the liturgy as it progresses to the table. The final verse:
I gazed down in the river's mirror
And watched its winding strum.
The water smooth ran like a hymn
And like a harp did hum.
Lay down your weary tune, lay down,
Lay down the song you strum,
And rest yourself 'neath the strength of strings
No voice can hope to hum.
Setting of the Table
Father Of Night, from the 1970 album New Morning. For anyone who might imagine that Bob Dylan put out three "Christian" and a whole bunch of "secular" albums, songs like this one show a rather overt spirituality to the man, one which actually weaves through all of his work. In the liturgy, this was used as the preparation for the table, during which the table is set and baskets of food are brought from the back of the sanctuary and placed at the base of the table — these are donations of fresh fruit and produce to Agape Table, a "soup kitchen" that is run out in the same building where St. Ben's meets. From here we pick up the standard liturgy in preparation for communion. Since the song isn't terribly long, I quote the full set of lyrics:
Father of night, Father of day,
Father, who taketh the darkness away,
Father, who teacheth the bird to fly,
Builder of rainbows up in the sky,
Father of loneliness and pain,
Father of love and Father of rain.
Father of day, Father of night,
Father of black, Father of white,
Father, who build the mountain so high,
Who shapeth the cloud up in the sky,
Father of time, Father of dreams,
Father, who turneth the rivers and streams.
Father of grain, Father of wheat,
Father of cold and Father of heat,
Father of air and Father of trees,
Who dwells in our hearts and our memories,
Father of minutes, Father of days,
Father of whom we most solemnly praise.
During Communion
Of this song, Dylan said, "That was an inspired song that came to me. It wasn't really too difficult. I felt like I was just putting words down that were coming from somewhere else, and I just stuck it out." Evidently, it may have been partly inspired by a few lines from William Blake's Auguries of Innocence:
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower
As the liturgy for the approach to the table concludes, the musicians are served communion first; they then sit and begin to sing as the congregation gathers around the table at the front in successive circles until everyone has been served. As this is taking place, most people sing quietly or meditate on what is being sung by the musicians. There is normally time for two songs as everyone is served, with verses often being repeated. The first of these is Every Grain Of Sand from The Bootleg Series, Vols. 1-3: Rare And Unreleased, 1961-1991. Normally the first of the two songs is more contemplative, as most of the congregation are still approaching the table, and this song fits that bill, and is deeply spiritual… just three of the verses:
In the time of my confession, in the hour of my deepest need
When the pool of tears beneath my feet flood every newborn seed
There's a dyin' voice within me reaching out somewhere,
Toiling in the danger and in the morals of despair.
Don't have the inclination to look back on any mistake,
Like Cain, I now behold this chain of events that I must break.
In the fury of the moment I can see the Master's hand
In every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand.
I gaze into the doorway of temptation's angry flame
And every time I pass that way I always hear my name.
Then onward in my journey I come to understand
That every hair is numbered like every grain of sand.
Following this song, we move into I Shall Be Released, which has appeared on a number of albums, the earliest being Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 in 1967. According to Robert Shelton's biography No Direction Home: The Life And Music Of Bob Dylan, after Dylan's motorcycle accident in 1966, when he was seriously injured at the age of 25, he retreated from the spotlight after suffering a great disappointment at the reception to his European and American tour dates — he'd been booed offstage and called a traitor; attendance dropped at some of his concerts. Dylan withdrew not only to recuperate, but to spend time with his family and in self-reflection. Shelton suggests the song represents Dylan's search for personal salvation.
As people return to their seats from having taken communion, they typically engage with the song currently being sung, and begin to sing as well, so that as people finish at the table, the volume of the singing tends to rise — sometimes it reaches a crescendo with everyone singing aloud. Last night as we finished with "I Shall Be Released," all the instruments except the percussion dropped out and the congregation sang out strongly, with an impromptu echo from the back of the room by one of the musicians who wasn't scheduled for the evening. As we reached the final words of the final chorus, I would say we had a moment of genuine transcendence. Listen to the hope and longing rolled into one:
I see my light come shining
From the west unto the east.
Any day now, any day now,
I shall be released.
Into the Rest of Life
At the close of the liturgy, we tend to sing our way out with a concluding thought set to music. Last night it was Pressing On, from Saved.
Well I'm pressing on
Yes, I'm pressing on
To the higher calling of my Lord.
This is a song which for me speaks of perseverance born of hope, and is therefore a fitting follow-on to "I Shall Be Released." One of the things which we must take away from a gathering is a sense of hope and endurance, and this song voices a renewed resolve to persevere in the calling of the Lord. A fitting way to end the evening.
I've never done the U2charist, though I doubt (no offense to U2) that it would really resonate with me nearly as much as this did. All in all, I would say that the "Dylan Liturgy" was a successful event, and hope to see it return with some of Dylan's other works, perhaps something fitting in with Lent or even "In the Garden" during Easter, or even the final week of Lent. Someone suggested that if Mike could do a Dylan Liturgy, then they could do a Van Morrison Liturgy. One can only hope! As we do away with the false dichotomy between sacred and secular, we begin to discover more art — like music — that speaks of the artist's desire and spiritual longing. As such, these translate easily (if they need any at all) to give voice to our own spiritual longings, common waypoints on our journeys. Van Morrisson, Bob Dylan, and U2 are only three examples… of course there are many others (offer suggestions in the comments). I say "discover," but of course, some have known this for quite some time, or all along.
Update: The news of Dylan visiting Neil Young's old haunts made news on Rolling Stone as well as in the local media.
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haso	on Monday November 10, 2008 at 12:17 pm
thx for sharing. i am a dylan fan from youth, and i have often been impacted by his spirituality. must have been a great liturgical experience.
Rick Meigs	on Monday November 10, 2008 at 12:18 pm
God, I love Dylan! What a great poet! I've often said that if I were on the proverbial desert island and could only have one person on my mp3, it would be BD.
Man a "Dylan Liturgy" sound pretty cool. Would love to have participated, but I'm keeping your post as a future resource. Never know when an opportunity might come around.
And BM, next time Dylan is in town, don't miss him. You will regret someday not having attended a live concert of his :-).
Jamie Howison	on Monday November 10, 2008 at 9:41 pm
As the priest who presided at this liturgy I might be accused of being a little biased here… but I have to tell you that Mike Koop's five piece ensemble offered up great versions of some pretty amazing tunes. The thing that really got to me was how he blended together musicians from very different "tribes" to create an entirely compelling sound. Mike himself was something of a minor legend in the Canadian punk scene a decade or so back; the bass player still anchors a very fine local goth outfit with a solid recording history; the percussionist comes with strong West Indian roots; the pianist has played all sorts of stuff, and is currently on a serious jazz kick; while saint ben's music staffer Larry Campbell (who usually holds things together with his bass, but in this ensemble played percussion and did background vocals) spent a couple of decades in the country music scene. And it all worked.
Linda Moon	on Tuesday March 3, 2009 at 7:51 pm
Wow – my husband is the same age as Bob Dylan, and still pressing on….I guess that's one reason I still love Bob, AND my wonderful man after all these years. After 2 heart attacks (him) and 2 bouts of cancer (me), we are STILL pressing on and attending Bob's concerts all over the southeast. The next liturgy for all us Old Rockers will be the REAL one – hope to see Bob there.
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Is Medical Marijuana The Future Of Breast Cancer Therapy
Statistics show that breast cancer is the most common tumor among women and accounts for 22.9% of all cancers in women across the globe.
In 2008, breast cancer was reported as the cause of over 450,000 deaths worldwide.
CANNABINOIDS AND CANCER
The therapeutic potential of cannabinoids – the medical compounds found in marijuana – in the treatment of cancer has only been discovered recently. Since the late 1990s, numerous preclinical studies have demonstrated the antitumor effects of cannabinoids in a variety of cancers.
Numeorus Studies show that cannabinoid receptors are over-expressed in the tumor cells of certain cancers, such as cancers of the liver, lung, prostate and breast.
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CANNABINOIDS AND BREAST CANCER
There has been great medical advancements in breast cancer in recent decades, but certain breast tumors continue to be resistant to conventional treatments. Breast cancer is comprised of tumors that are distinct in their molecular profiles, leading medical professionals to categorize the disease into 3 main subtypes.
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In a recent update (2013) published in the Oncology Nursing Forum, associate editor Susan Weiss Behrend concluded: "…cannabinoids have demonstrated anti tumor activity in preclinical breast cancer models. Practicing oncology professionals need to be aware of the clinical potential of these agents…" – Susan Weiss Behrend, RN
The good thing is that cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals such as Marinol and Cesamet (oral capsules of synthetic THC) are widely available to cancer patients for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea. As well, Sativex (a natural-cannabinoid derived mouth spray) has been approved in Canada for the treatment of cancer-associated pain.
As modern cannabinoid research flourishes and continues to provide strong evidence of the cancer-fighting effects of these compounds, patients should remain optimistic about the future of cancer research and the emerging role of marijuana-based treatments that may one day take center stage in the battle against this devastating disease.
http://www.truthonpot.com/2013/03/22/the-endocannabinoid-system-an-overview/
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The online push for the real estate market!
The world is undergoing an unprecedented internet revolution. Being world's largest democracy and the second most populated country has made India centre of attraction. Every investor, company, and entrepreneur are looking forward to enjoying their share of the pie. With whooping 354 million internet users and over 900 million mobile subscriptions, e-commerce industry is currently exploding. Like every business, real estate companies are no different and few are taking their businesses online.
As one of the largest industry in India, real estate industry is expected to touch 180 Billion US Dollars by 2020 having a CAGR of 11.2% as per the reports of IBEF. Although the growth rates of real estate industry in India are amazing, there are approx 800 million sq feet of assets are unsold in the market.
With the consumers moving towards high-speed internet connectivity, smartphones, IoT, virtual and artificial reality, many real estate firms are still doing their businesses in the traditional manner. Few websites had even taken the lead in pushing real estate business over online platforms.
The buyers are investing much of their time in a pre-buying stage for evaluating and comparing the properties online. According to a research done by Google, the internet is influencing how real estate industry works. Transactions including residential and commercial properties worth 43 Billion US Dollars in India are influenced by the power of the internet.
The majority of the internet users view everything on the mobile only: even the websites. Even Google loves those websites that love the mobile devices. A responsive website is a must in today's competing market. In layman's language, the dynamics of a website changes as the device size and resolution changes. This makes the life of your target audience easy as he or she can visit the website from any device. Moreover, numerous studies indicate that the sites having responsive designs have higher conversion rates and sales opportunities.
There is always a dearth of good content. Content that is really useful for buyers and sellers is rarely available on the internet. You and your business can become a leader in the market through a well-designed content strategy based on the local content. People are interested in the facts of the area where they live in. Statistics, Events, Schools, Neighbourhood are some of the topics to talk about. By offering the content which they would love to read, a trust is easily built. Through this trust, it then becomes easy for your business to introduce your services to the target audience.
There are a lot of interesting forums where your target audience is networking and exploring the answers to the questions related to your industry. People ask questions about the locality, local activities, local events, property related questions like home relocating, buying and selling, etc. There are numerous things to ask and answer. By being present at these forums, answering their queries, you build a trust with them.
These discussions can be found not only on the websites like Quora but also on the websites like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. By finding the network where the audience is interacting, you expose your brand to them. Join the discussions, start them, start answering the question, and become a go-to person for them. It may happen that the person who started the question doesn't become your customer, but there are a lot of other people who would view your content. Some of these viewers will convert into your customer. This activity can be started by taking 30 minutes daily.
One more way to stay ahead of your competitors is to build and utilise your e-mail list. The audience created through the content development and sharing can be further connected to their e-mail list. In order to do so, you can ask for their e-mails to receive the content especially designed and customised depending on their area. Good content coupled with e-mails makes sure that your target audience does not forget the name of your brand.
A client's review is the best testimonial about your services and a great marketing tool ever. Your target audience would refer to numerous websites before going ahead with you. Make a compiled list of all the websites where you can list your business and its services. Do not leave any opportunity to ask the clients for reviews. Encourage them to write reviews on the website where you are listed on, or on the website, they found you on, or on Google and social media handles. You can also use these reviews on your websites as well. Not necessary that your clients would write the review themselves, create a small and concise questionnaire through Google form. You can also make the questionnaire for multiple services that you offer.
Be present on the social media platforms where your customers are. Social media is a great tool to interact, engage, and network with the target audience. Some major platforms to be present on are Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube. You can also utilise WhatsApp for your marketing and branding activities. Optimise each of the profile in order to reach the audience. Cover photos and display pictures play an important role in optimisation of the social media handles. Make sure your all details are duly filled. Highlight your USP or main service in the cover photos.
Your website link or contact number should be easily available through your social media handles. Interact with them through messages and answer the queries through your company's social media platforms.


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In Hegins, a male teenager with Post DUI pays $1010 more than a female teenager Post DUI. For Example, a Male Teenager Post DUI with a 2005 Toyota Corolla CE in Hegins, PA would pay $8303 on auto insurance while a female teenager POST DUI would pay $7339.
166 Hegins Teenagers (4% of total population), 34% Male & 66% Female.
3508 Hegins Adults (100% of total population), 47% Men & 53% Women.
The typical insurance rate of $2874 that Hegins Men pay varies from Frailey (+$129), Pine Grove (-$300), Barry (+$86) and Pennsylvania (-$581). In Hegins, married men pay $1246 more than married women.
929 Hegins Seniors (26% of total population), 43% Senior Men & 57% Senior Women.
Hegins seniors pay $1628 in insurance compared to Marshallton (+$64), Orwin (+$24), East Cameron (+$64) and Pennsylvania (-$329). In Hegins, senior men pay $1126 less than senior women.
Hegins rates for Acura TL models such as SH, Tech, TL, Advance, SH Tech & SH Advance are roughly $2503 to $2443 compared to Acura MDX (+$630) Acura ZDX (+$470) & Acura TSX (+$30).
Acura RDX models such as RDX & Tech cost nearly $1728 to $1815 in Hegins. The rates for a car such as 2010 Acura RDX Tech 4 Door 4WD Utility would be about $1790 which is about 7% of the total cost of a car.
Audi A4 models such as 2.0T & 2.0T Quattro cost about $2464 to $2458 in Hegins compared to Audi TT (-$150) Audi A6 (-$180) & Audi A7 (-$200).
Hegins rates for BMW X series models such as XDrive 35i, 35D, 35I, XDrive 50i, 5.0i, xDrive 35i & xDrive 28i are about $2547 to $1805 compared to BMW 7 series (-$1170) BMW M series (-$940) & BMW 6 series (-$1130).
Hegins rates for BMW 5 series models such as 528i, 535i, GT & 550i are about $2606 to $2959. A 2010 BMW 550i 4 Door Sedan's insurance costs in Hegins is $2910 while nearby places such as Slabtown, Summit Station, Pillow and West Mahanoy are costlier by $940, $1030, $1030 and $1080 respectively whereas North Annville is cheaper by $190.
Buick Enclave insurance rate is $1769 in Hegins. Insurance for a 2013 Buick Enclave 4 Door 2WD Utility in Hegins is $1750 and varies from places such as Tulpehocken (-$240), Renningers (-$100), Upper Mahanoy (+$210), Mechanicsville (+$600) and Cass (+$600).
Buick Regal insurance rate is $2031 in Hegins. The rates for a car such as 2009 Buick Regal 4 Door Sedan would be about $2000 which is about 2% of the total cost of a car.
Buick Lacrosse models such as Premium II, Leather, Premium I, Lacrosse & Touring cost roughly $2028 to $2065 in Hegins. A 2010 Buick Lacrosse Premium II 4 Door Sedan's insurance costs in Hegins is $2000 while nearby places such as Norwegian, Slabtown, Herndon and Coal are costlier by $210, $640, $640 and $680 respectively whereas Cleveland is cheaper by $100.
Chevrolet Equinox models such as LTZ, 1LT, LS AWD, 2LT AWD, LT AWD, 2LT, LS & LTZ AWD cost nearly $1615 to $1652 in Hegins compared to Chevrolet Cruze (-$30) Chevrolet Malibu (-$510) & Chevrolet Express (+$40).
Chevrolet Camaro models such as LT, SS & LS cost about $1878 to $2233 in Hegins. A 2012 Chevrolet Camaro LT 2 Door Convertible's insurance costs in Hegins is $1850 and is in contrast with places such as Cold Spring (+$160), Ringtown (+$570), Locustdale (+$650), Girardville (+$690) and Kulpmont (+$700).
Chrysler 300 models such as 300 & S cost about $2199 to $2210 in Hegins compared to Chrysler 200 (+$190) Chrysler Town (+$220) & Chrysler 300C (-$200).
Hegins rates for Dodge Challenger models such as SRT8, SXT & R/T are roughly $2443 to $2195 compared to Dodge Durango (+$480) Dodge Journey (+$450) & Dodge Grand (+$560).
Hegins rates for Dodge Charger models such as R/T, SXT, SE & SRT8 are roughly $1956 to $2563. A 2011 Dodge Charger SE 4 Door Sedan's insurance costs in Hegins is $2350 while nearby places such as Little Mahanoy, Wilburton Number Two, Fort Indiantown Gap and Gordon are costlier by $650, $800, $830 and $840 respectively whereas Upper Tulpehocken is cheaper by $520.
Hegins rates for Dodge Avenger models such as R/T, SXT & SE are around $1805 to $2169. The rates for a car such as 2010 Dodge Avenger SXT 4 Door Sedan would be about $2110 which is about 5% of the total cost of a car.
Ford Taurus models such as Limited, SHO AWD, SEL AWD, Limited AWD, SEL & SE cost around $2226 to $2127 in Hegins compared to Ford Fiesta (+$600) Ford Fusion (-$40) & Ford Edge (+$470).
Hegins rates for Ford Focus models such as SE, S & Titanium are around $1686 to $1714. Insurance for a 2010 Ford Focus S 4 Door Sedan in Hegins is $1670 while nearby places such as Upper Augusta, Strong, Beurys Lake and West Cameron are costlier by $280, $520, $540 and $630 respectively whereas Schuylkill Haven is cheaper by $550.
Ford F-150 XLT insurance rate is $1753 in Hegins. The rates for a car such as 2011 Ford F-150 XLT 4WD SuperCab Turbo Std Bed would be about $1730 which is about 9% of the total cost of a car.
Hegins rates for GMC Sierra models such as 1500 SL, 1500 SLE, 2500HD Work Truck, 1500 SLT, 2500HD SLE, 2500HD SLT, 1500 Denali & 1500 Work Truck are approximately $1684 to $2296. The rates for a car such as 2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE 2WD 4 Door Crew Cab 153WB Trbo Dsl would be about $1850 which is about 3% of the total cost of a car.
GMC Terrain models such as SLE1 & SLE1 AWD cost approximately $1694 to $2166 in Hegins. A 2009 GMC Terrain SLE1 2WD 4 Door Utility's insurance costs in Hegins is $1670 while nearby places such as Fountain Springs, Atlas and Ravine are costlier by $400, $550 and $560 respectively whereas East Hanover and Cleveland are cheaper by $360 and $90 respectively.
GMC Yukon models such as XL 1500 SLE, SLE, SLT, Denali, XL 1500 SLT, XL 2500 SLT, XL Denali & Yukon cost around $1713 to $1954 in Hegins. A 2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500 SLT 2WD 4 Door Utility's insurance costs in Hegins is $1860 and differs from close by regions such as Frailey (+$580), Beurys Lake (+$600), Fort Indiantown Gap (+$660), Marion Heights (+$670) and Muir (+$710).
Honda Insight models such as EX, LX & Insight cost approximately $1659 to $1617 in Hegins compared to Honda Fit (+$50) Honda Odyssey (-$370) & Honda CR-V (-$450).
Hegins rates for Honda Civic models such as LX & EX are about $1847 to $2210. A 2011 Honda Civic LX 2 Door Coupe's insurance costs in Hegins is $1820 while nearby places such as Barry, Marshallton, Tharptown and Muir are costlier by $530, $550, $620 and $700 respectively whereas Schubert is cheaper by $470.
Hegins rates for Hyundai Veloster is $1681 compared to Hyundai Elantra (-$60) Hyundai Tucson (-$50) & Hyundai Equus (-$1060).
Hegins rates for Jeep Compass models such as Sport & Limited are nearly $1616 to $1684. Insurance for a 2009 Jeep Compass Limited 4WD 4 Door Utility in Hegins is $1660 and varies from places such as Englewood (+$170), Fountain Springs (+$400), Ashland (+$500), Rehrersburg (+$520) and Pillow (+$590).
Hegins rates for Jeep Patriot models such as Sport & Limited are nearly $1543 to $1654. Insurance for a 2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 2WD 4 Door Utility in Hegins is $1520 while nearby places such as Ringtown, Zerbe and Altamont are costlier by $470, $540 and $540 respectively whereas Shenandoah and Schubert are cheaper by $460 and $390 respectively.
Hegins rates for Jeep Grand models such as Cherokee Laredo, Cherokee Overland & Cherokee Limited are around $1610 to $1759. The rates for a car such as 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4WD 4 Door Utility would be about $1730 which is about 8% of the total cost of a car.
Hegins rates for Kia Sorento models such as LX, SX & EX are about $1615 to $1627 compared to Kia Forte (-$0) Kia Optima (-$160) & Kia Rio (-$50).
Hegins rates for Lexus GX 460 is $1943 compared to Lexus RX (-$20) Lexus IS (-$610) & Lexus ES (-$520).
Lexus LS models such as 460 & 460 L cost roughly $2862 to $2966 in Hegins. Insurance for a 2010 Lexus LS 460 L 4 Door Sedan in Hegins is $2920 while nearby places such as Strausstown, Strong, Herndon and Heckscherville are costlier by $780, $900, $940 and $1140 respectively whereas Schuylkill Haven is cheaper by $960.
Lexus GX460 Premium insurance rate is $1966 in Hegins. Insurance for a 2009 Lexus GX460 Premium 4 Door Utility in Hegins is $1940 is different from close by regions such as Mount Carmel (-$730), Upper Augusta (+$320), Gratz (+$600), Cass (+$660) and Ranshaw (+$660).
Hegins rates for Lincoln MKX is $1839 compared to Lincoln MKS (+$390) Lincoln Navigator (+$670) & Lincoln MKT (+$740).
Lincoln MKZ models such as MKZ & Hybrid cost about $2273 to $2334 in Hegins. Insurance for a 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 4 Door Sedan in Hegins is $2300 and differs from nearby locations such as South Manheim (-$610), Fredericksburg (+$350), St. Clair (+$700), Reilly (+$700) and Rehrersburg (+$730).
Mazda MX5 models such as Miata Grand Touring & Miata Sport cost about $2229 to $2154 in Hegins compared to Mazda Mazda5 (+$40) Mazda Mazda6s (-$50) & Mazda CX-9 (+$510).
Hegins rates for Nissan 370Z models such as 370Z & Nismo are about $2535 to $2567 compared to Nissan Maxima (-$0) Nissan Armada (+$640) & Nissan Sentra (+$700).
Nissan Pathfinder models such as S & SV cost about $1551 to $1630 in Hegins. A 2011 Nissan Pathfinder S 2WD 4 Door Utility's insurance costs in Hegins is $1530 while nearby places such as Fredericksburg, Lower Mahanoy, Port Carbon and Muir are costlier by $230, $420, $500 and $590 respectively whereas North Annville is cheaper by $100.
Hegins rates for Toyota Corolla models such as L, S & LE are about $1740 to $1862 compared to Toyota Sienna (-$180) Toyota Avalon (-$480) & Toyota Sequoia (+$20).
Hegins rates for Volkswagen Golf models such as TDI & Golf are approximately $1972 to $1620 compared to Volkswagen Jetta (+$250) Volkswagen Passat (-$260) & Volkswagen Tiguan (-$90).
Volkswagen CC models such as Lux, Sport & VR6 4Motion cost about $1877 to $2393 in Hegins. Insurance for a 2010 Volkswagen CC Lux 4 Door Sedan Turbo in Hegins is $1850 while nearby places such as Ravine, Cass and Ranshaw are costlier by $620, $630 and $630 respectively whereas Mount Carmel and Renningers are cheaper by $690 and $110 respectively.


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A Second Start after WWII until the German Reunification
27th March - Opening of the IFA education centre in the former main factory building in Zschopau. In the course of the year, the production departments from Wilischthal return to Zschopau and take up the production in halls 6, 7, 13, 14 and 15. All in all, 1.700 RT 125 are produced.
12th June - Foundation of the company's sports club "BSG Motor Zschopau" with Albin Henning as its leader. For the first time, 110 RT 125 are exported to the Netherlands, another 150 go to Norway. Trial models of the BK 350. A third place is gained with an RT 125 in the German Street Racing Championship.
Erhart Krumpholz succeeds as top rider within several races with his RT 125. From the 1st of October, the company name of DKW is prohibited.
Start of the production of the BK 350 (two cylinder, two-stroke flat engine with an universal joint, 15 horsepower) - initial series.
728 workers and members of staff. 8.135 motorcycles (8.104 RT 125, 31 BK 350) are produced. Bernhard Petruschke wins several races on a RT125 ZPH which was improved by Daniel Zimmermann.
1953 The education centre is connected with the main factory. Establishment of a racing department under the direction of Walter Kaaden and the riders Erhard Krumpholz, Horst Fügner, Siegfried Haase and later on Bernhard Petruschke. Four victories are gained in the 125 cc class by Fügner, Haase and Kaden.
A fully automatic assembly line for the production of half casings starts to operate. Construction of an improved RT 125/1.
Five victories on 125 cc racing machines by Krumpholz and Fügner. Siegfried Haase takes part in a competition on the Sachsenring on a 250 cc two cylinder racing machine for the first time - at first without success.
Building of kindergarten for the employee's children.
9.06. Rudolf Meixner (GDR Motorcycle Cross Country Champion) has a fatal accident in Isny/ Allgäu.
16.10. motorcycle cross country event "Around Zschopau". Horst Fügner becomes GDR champion in the 125 cc class and runners up with a 250 cc machine. Furthermore, he is also internationally successful.
The model RT125/2 is introduced on the market at the beginning of the year. The company name "MZ" short for "Motorcycle Factory Zschopau" is also introduced. A huge serial production of the ES 250 starts in June, followed by the ES 175 and the sidecar vehicle E 300 in December. Installation of new assembly lines for engine and tyre production, as well a conveyer belt running through all departments. The installation of running-in testing benches replaces the running-in of engines on the streets.
Besides Krumpholz and Fügner, Degner wins for the first time on an MZ-RE 125. From 1951 onwards, MZ with its two stroke engine machines takes part in cross country events. At the beginning, with the models RT 125 and BK 350, later with models from the ES series, which were adjusted for competitions. Already within the first year, the team wins nine times in different classes due to the drivers Fischer, Sprung, Liebe and Winkler.
The education centre moves to the site at Waldkirchner Straße. 304 trainees are educated in jobs working with metal and another 124 receive business management training. The number of employees has been raised to 3.000 workers and members of staff in the factory.
Production: 35.045 RT 125/2, 5.410 ES 175, 10.050 BK 350 and 4.040 ES 250.
Degener succeeds in seven national and international races in the 125 cc class. Host Fügner wins a competition on an MZ 250 cc in Tubbergen.
Improvement of the 125 cc MZ to the model RT 125/3 and RT 125/4. With the beginning of the year 1959, the foundry in Annaberg is taken over.
MZ takes part in World Championship runs for the first time. Besides Fügner and Degner, the Swiss driver Luigi Raveri starts for MZ.
The old MZ company riders are replaced by Werner Musiol, Walther Brehme and Hans Fischer. Thus, the team wins some talented driver once more.
Fügner succeeds on a new MZ-RE 250 in the Grand Prix and is runners up in the World Championship. Besides 17 gold medals for Fischer, Hermann and Stiegler, Fischer also wins in his class the two-day race in Suhl.
The production of the BK 350 ends. Overall, 41.000 BK 350 were manufactured of which 6.000 were exported. Of the 35.000 sold in the GDR, only 4.000 were constructed with the possibility to attach side car.
At the end of the year, the small serial production of cross country machine starts. 17 victories are gained on MZ racing motorcycles: five by Degner, two each by Fügner and Brehme. Fügner has an accident in Spa-Francorchamps and has to end his racing career. Also foreign drivers ride the MZ motorcycles: Mike Hailwood, Gary Hocking, Derek Minter. The cross country riders, now with the support of Werner Salevsky, win 37 gold medals.
1960 The MZ racing department is established in Hohndorf. Again, the riders of the MZ street racing machines gain 17 victories: seven by Degner, six by Hans Fischer and three by Werner Musiol who also wins the GDR championship in the 250 cc class. Klaus Halster wins the GDR championship in the 125 cc class. The MZ cross country successes include 4 class victories and 30 gold medals.
01.10. Opening of the two-stroke engine motorcycle museum at Augustusburg castle which was highly supported by the customer support manager Rudolf Hiller.
With twelve class victories and the overall victory at the Austrian Alpine Race by Werner Salevsky und at the international two-day race in Orebro/ Sweden by Horst Liebe as well as 28 gold medals, the Zschopauer riders are paid even more attention to.
After a successful street racing season for MZ until autumn (14 victories by Brehme, Fischer, Musiol and Degner), the hope to win the World Championship is destroyed by Degner at the second last run by the bdestroyed power unit of his MZ.
He leaves MZ and sells important construction plans to Suzuki.
The manufacture of the model RT 125 comes to an end at the beginning of the year. In twelve years 310.800 bikes were produced of which 64.000 were exported. It is replaced by the model ES 125/150. The ES 175/1 is constructed with a stronger engine.
03.12. Commissioning of the new electroplating.
MZ's street racing team manages to win 15 races with the team members Fischer, Brehme, Musiol, the Hungarian Szabo and, for the first time, Klaus Enderlein. Above that, the cross country riders succeed in seven classes and gain the overall victory at the Austrian Alpine Race by Werner Salevsky.
1963 The installation of mechanical polishing devices ends the manual production in the polishing department. The installation of an automatic phosphating system and an assembly line with an electrostatic finishing and infrared drying cabin follows.
The nine victories of the street racing team are gained by the members Enderlein, Fischer, Musiol, Szabo and Mike Hailwood. The winning of the trophy at the International Six-Days Race in Spindlerruv/CSSR by the GDR national team - all members of MZ - with Werner Salevsky, Peter Uhlig, Bernd Uhlmann, Horst Lohr, Hans Weber and Günter Baumann is the beginning of a one of a kind success series and followed by five more victories.
1964 Erfurt - with the same team as in 1963
1965 Isle of Man/England - new member: Karlheinz Wagner
1967 Zakopane
1969 Garmisch-Partenkirchen
The most important - among 18 other - victories is the one by Alan Shepherd at World Championship run in Daytona/USA. Two more talented riders join the MZ factory racing team: Heinz Rosner and Dieter Krumphol
After a new production site in Mühlbach (from 1963), a storage building in Niederau becomes part of MZ. The motorcycle factory Zschopau reaches its highest yearly output of motorcycles: 90.000 - ES 125 - 44.000, ES 175 - 15.000, ES 250 - 31.000.
From 1961 until 1971, 256.928 MZ motorcycles are exported.
Many suggestions for improvements by the members of staff increase sales to millions. The time to produce one single motorcycle (ES 250) is decreased from 28,7 hours (1961) to 24,2 hours.
W. Salevsky wins the Alpine Race for the third time after 1961 and 1962.
Peter Uhlig, Bernd Uhlmann and Karlheinz Wagner succeed all in the different European Cups.
1968 Peter Uhlig on a MZ 175 and Werner Salevsky on a MZ 250 become European champions in cross country racing.
1969 Serial production of the improved models ES 125/1 and 150/1. With the same engines as the ES models, the ETS models are produced with an additional new kind of motorcycle forks. With the beginning of the production of the MZ ETS 250, the replacement of the MZ full lever types commences.
21.06. The millionth MZ motorcycle since 1950, a EZS 250 Trophy Sport, is finished.
29.200 motorcycles are exported
The motorcycle factory Zschopau becomes part of the IFA cooperation for two-wheeled engines in Suhl. Thus, the administrative channels are extended instead of shortened.
1971 Fred Willamowski becomes European Champion in the 350 cc class. The MZ team gains the third place at the Six-Days Race. The export of motorcycles reaches 50 percent. Customers in 65 different countries buy the motorcycles made in Zschopau.
The formerly private factories Fa. Grünert, Hetzdorf and Fa. Stoye, Leipzig become part of the motorcycle factory.
1973 Beginning of the serial production of the model TS 150.
The MZ team gains a brilliant second place at the international Six-Day race. Frank Schubert wins the European Cup in the 250 cc class as runners up for the third time after 1971 and 1972.
1975 From 1971 until 1975, 410.000 MZ motorcycles are produced. In 1975, 92.000 bikes are manufactures of which 45.000 are exported.
1976 An improved TS 250/1 with a five-speed transmission is produced.
1977 The models ES 125/150 is not produced any longer after 15 years. With 340.500 bikes, the model ES 150 and ES 150/1 is the model with the highest production number of the motorcycle factory in Zschopau.
1978 The branches in Gornau and Brand-Erbisdorf become part of the motorcycle factory in Zschopau. Manfred Jäger becomes the European Champion on an MZ 500/G.
1981 The serial production of the ETZ 250 starts in April and replaces the TS series which has been built for eight years. The engine of the model has a strength 21 horsepower. This is the beginning of the complete renewal in MZ's range of products. A first production building is put into service at the new location in Hohndorf. In the years 1981, 1983 and 1984 Jens Scheffler and in 1983, 1984 and 1985 Harald Sturm become European champions in their respective classes.
1982 83.000 motorcycles are produced, of which 58.000 are exported in non-socialist economic areas, 14.000 bikes are sent into countries belonging to the council for mutual economic support and only 11.000 are left for sale in the GDR.
07.07. The two millionth MZ motorcycles leaves the factory.
1985 From 1973 until 1985, 326.000 bikes of the model TS 150 are produced all in all.
Despite of not working to the full capacity, 300 machines leave the factory in Zschopau on a daily basis. The shortage of materials and workers are the reasons why higher output numbers cannot be reached.
At the 62. International Six-Day Race in Jelenia Gora/Poland, MZ and Simson riders of the GDR national team win again the Enduro World Championship. The juniors also succeed.
With the beginning of the production in the new factory building in Zschopau and the start of the operation of the heating house, the new location in Hohndorf is further expanded.
1989 At the 35th "Around the MZ town Zschopau", Uwe Weber wins the overall ranking before Harald STurm. At the end of the year, the test runs of the four-stroke machines start.
05.03. The meeting of trusted people (German: Vertrauensleutevollversammlung) comments on the situation of MZ. The management hopes to keep the jobs of their 3.200 employees and to be able to produce 70.000 motorcycles. However, due to the upcoming monetary reform and the inclusion into the capitalistic economic system, difficulties in sales and thus in the safeguarding of jobs are expected. (However, nobody knew what came instead.) The MZ education centre has its 50th anniversary. Thousands of workers had been trained there. Polytechnic lessons have been taught for 30 years.
09.07. After the monetary reform, the "Treuhand" (lit.: escrow) starts the privatization of the former public owned companies.
01.09. The transformation of the company into a private limited company which is controlled by a single associate of the escrow.
Overall, 2.545.112 motorcycles have been produced at MZ from 1950 untiö 1990. "Around Zschopau" is part of the world championship run. 138 Enduro specialists start in the race. Due to the loss of the markest in Eastern and Southern Europe, the production decreases drastically and many employees loose their jobs.
Liquidation of the Motorcycle Factory Zschopau - New Beginning as MuZ and MZ-B
Only 1950 employees are left at the motorcycle factory.
19.11. The by the escrow presented rehabilitation concept intends to employ only 250 workers for the motorcycle production. The management opposes this suggestion as it would mean mass dismissals.
18.12. The escrow decides the liquidation of the company by the end of the year. The management is able to postpone this decision until the 30th June 1992. Condition: The employees have to provide the company with ten percent of their wages as interest-free loan.
01.04. Start of the serial production of the model "Fun".
13.04. Start of the serial production of the model "Saxon Tour".
01.07. Foundation of the "Motorcycle and Two-Wheeled Vehicles Ltd." (German: Motorrad- und Zweiradwerkes GmbH) (MuZ) with 80 employees. The new manager is Petr-Karel Karous. The new range of products is presented in September: the "Silver Star Classic 500", the "Saxon Country" and from October on the "Skorpion" models.
At times, 250 employees. The company's administration moves into the new production and administration building in Hohndorf.
1994 In February, the last motorcycle, a "Saxon Sportstar" 125 cc leaves the factory in Zschopau. At this point, 72 years of motorcycle manufacturing in the Dischau valley ends. From now on the models "Skorpion", "Saxon Country", Saxon Sportstar", "Saxon Tour" and the scooter "Charly" are manufactured in Hohndorf.
The factory is in danger, again. All two-stroke models (except the 125 cc "Sportstar") are sold to Turkey.
The company "MZ-B Vehicle Ltd." moves into the abandoned building in Zschopau. They start with the production of the "RT 125 Classic", the "Horex Chopper Imperator 125" and the "Horex Regent".
The Malyan company Hong Leong Ind. takes over MuZ on the 1st September 1996. They aim at a production of 5.000 motorcycles per year.
With the take-over, a new future had started for the employees, as fresh impulses have been given due to the effort to present a new range of products and to strengthen the company's philosophy during the last years. The new era is signified by highly qualified and motivated employees, future-oriented investments into research and development combined with modern constructions and consistent quality.
MuZ has a range of 13 models. They are based on the construction series with 550 cc and 660 cc one cylinder machines. Consistent sporty motorcycles, bikes suitable for travelling, classic models - including a sidecar - as well as new so-called fun bikes and Enduro machines prove a balanced range.
With the Enduro Cup run "In and around Zschopau" in 1996, an exciting motorsport event is presented to the audience.
1997 MuZ produces the models "Country" and "Tour" only on demand. However, a varied selection is offered by the production of the models "Traveller", "Replica", "Tour", and "Sport" from the series Skorpion 660. They all contain a four-stroke engine. Later, the new Enduro "Baghira" and the fun bike "Mastiff" are serially produced.
1998 On the 9th September, the "MZ-B vehicle Ltd" declares to be insolvent.
1999 The new RT 125 with a four stroke engine is presented in October. MuZ is renamed into MZ.
2000 Start of the serial production of the RT 125 in March. Thus, a in Zschopau developed four-stroke engine is applied for the first time. A study on the MZ 1000 S is presented on the "Intermot" in Munich in September. Above that, the new models MZ 125 SM and MZ 125 SX is presented to the public.
2001 The production of the models 125 SM and 125 SX starts.
2002 The ten thousandth electrical scooter "Charly" is produced.


The Independent published an interesting article this morning regarding that of a 'Forgotten Army' – women over the age of 50 who are actively job seeking, and seemingly meeting nothing but failure along the way.
Although overall, UK's employment levels are constantly improving, it hides the ugly truth of this section of middle aged women in society and their struggle to gain employment. Numbers are reported that the level of unemployed women aged 50 and over has risen from 111,000 in 2010, to 161,000, which shows an increase of 45%. Unemployed men within the same age range during this period actually did the complete opposite; numbers dropped by 13%, going from 264,000 to 229,000. The public sector jobs that are being lost due to the deficit-reduction programme are also taking a lot of jobs from these women. Combine all this with the statistic that women still face earning an average of 16% less than men in general, middle aged women are facing definite obstacles.
Many are heading back to the workforce to help increase their families' incomes. Especially since the state pension has just recently increased the age for women from 60 to 65, and with studies that show we now are having longer life expectancy, more are now actively seeking employment. Some economists argue however, that this sudden influx of women returning to the workforce is because of the recent pension age changes, and is being overly dramatized. Nonetheless, ideas have been voiced to perhaps offer retraining to women coming back into the workplace so that they have an equal chance for hiring, or to investing more in social care. It seems now, that the pressure is now upon the government to take action and try and help this section of society.
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Bertóti, I, Mohai, M, Renevier, Nathalie ORCID: 0000-0003-2471-7236 and Szilágyi, E (2000) XPS investigation of ion beam treated MoS2–Ti composite coatings. Surface and Coatings Technology, 125 (1-3). pp. 173-178.
MoS2 coatings incorporating Ti were deposited on Si substrates primarily for compositional characterisation and chemical structure studies. For comparison, MoS2 layers and natural molibdenite crystals were also involved in this work. The MoS2 and the MoS2–Ti composite layers were co-deposited by unbalanced close field DC magnetron sputtering using simultaneously operating MoS2 and Ti targets in Ar plasma. The coatings are almost amorphous by XRD. The overall composition and the in-depth homogeneity of the coatings were determined by NBS. XPS studies show that the surface of the coatings stored in ambient air was partially oxidised and carbon contaminated. The majority of Mo and S were found to be in sulphide environment and part of the Ti in oxide (TiO2) and part in sulphide states. A small part of the S proved to be in a newly discovered sulphidic environment, different from that found in MoS2. No evidence of such state could be detected for the molibdenite crystal but developed in it at Ar+ treatment. The major effect of the Ar+ ion bombardment was the severe preferential sputtering of the sulphide type S lowering the ratio of sulphide S to Mo-S states from the initial value of 2 down to approx. 1.5 for molibdenite. This effect was more pronounced for both coatings lowering the S/Mo-S ratio to about 1. The experimental results demonstrate that the atomic scale chemical structure of the MoS2 coatings was also affected by energetic particles in agreement of their amorphous microstructure.


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In 1915, Robert Frost penned "The Road Not Taken," a narrative, autobiographical poem that symbolizes how life gives options, and the traveler chooses. The poem – perhaps Frost's most famous – ends with a personal send-off: "I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference."
Ultimately, as motorcyclists, we tend toward the road less traveled — the one that promises adventure by virtue of it being unknown. Although there is unquestionable excitement in the plying of new routes, of discovering new roads, there is something to be said for the tried and true — the routes already taken, the roads already mapped into our consciousness.
Like a favorite restaurant, frequented when you want the assurance of a good meal, a known road can deliver great satisfaction. In other words, the foregoing of the unknown for the certainty of the familiar has its benefits.
For me, there is a ride that seems to have lost nothing of its charm and beauty over the years despite so many traverses I have lost count. It's California Highway 1 on the Central Coast, specifically the 90 miles of paved bliss that borders the Pacific from San Simeon to the quaint, white sand beach of Carmel.
Living in Los Angeles, there is first the ritual of getting out of the city. There is really no good time to do this, as the freeways that cross the metropolitan area seem to be in a state of constant congestion. I opt for early morning.
There's a relief that comes with notions of escaping the city (any city really), and being freed into open country and unobstructed roads that makes the morning commute snarl somewhat bearable. It's the anticipation of the Central Coast that allows me to tackle the traffic with aplomb, eventually being released onto northbound Pacific Coast Highway at Malibu that invites the first calming sensations that we motorcyclists so thoroughly devour.
Within a few hours, Los Angeles has slipped from my concerns and Ventura, Santa Barbara, and then San Luis Obispo have all vanished in the mirror. It is the detour off of U.S. Route 101 at SLO that gets me situated onto HWY 1 and really stirs the senses. The smells, the pavement, and the foliage are all different from the start point of L.A., contributing to a further sense of escape.
The coastal road begins to take on the characteristics of what has made it an old standard for me for years; that two-lane twist- ing route with barely any cross traffic. Time it correctly for mid-week off-season and there is a good chance you will feel like you have the whole road to yourself.
Northwest of San Luis, past the charming enclave of Harmony (population: 12), is Cambria. Tourists see it as a food stop and a chance to shop for knickknacks. I see it as a place to top off the tank in preparation of the ride ahead.
Leaving Cambria, I pass through San Simeon, where the mighty publisher William Randolph Hearst built his Xanadu. This is the official start point of the true ride; the 90-mile ballet of pavement that seems as though it was designed and built specifically for the hearts and minds of motorcyclists.
In between San Simeon and Carmel are the ritual mating grounds of elephant seals, the rugged beauty of Big Sur, breaching humpback whales in winter, and countless turns of sublime riding magic. Even the ubiquitous tourist attraction of Bixby Bridge, which has been used by virtually every automobile manufacturer on Earth to showcase new models in TV ads, holds sentimentality for me. After all, there is a reason it's an attraction, because it is stunning.
In addition to the pure, unadulterated aspect of the coast route being a truly spectacular motorcycle road, the area and the ride hold a deeply personal theme for me. My best friend — we discovered motorcycles together as kids, and later as fellow racers — never got to experience this with me. We talked about it, discussed how and when we might undertake it together, as he was so entranced by my enthused descriptions.
Sadly, the talk never materialized into action, and cancer took him from us before we could make the dream real. It is perhaps the one regret I have, that I didn't push a little harder to get us to commit to a coast ride. It all seems so simple now. How easy it would have been to simply pick a day, and go. As a result of that experience, I make it a point to encourage others to never let those kinds of plans get passed over. If there's a route you want to share with friends, make it happen.
One way to bring new magic to an old road, or as a perfect way to take a first trip, is with a carefully selected new bike. For my latest flog up the coast, I was aboard the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS.
The V-Strom is wonderfully agile, nimble and predictable handling, thanks to a newly reconfigured twin-spar aluminum frame housing a fully reworked, liquid-cooled 1037cc V-twin. The torquey nature of the V-Strom delivers rideability in the real world, with a decent amount of torque hitting early on at around 3000 rpm.
A heavier flywheel grants the V-Strom smooth power that is especially manageable off-road. The only glitch in the V-Strom's power make-up is a hiccup off idle. This can be somewhat dis- concerting at first, but is adapted to after some seat time.
The exquisitely succinct transmission is augmented by a slipper clutch, while three-position traction control is a nice touch, especially when the pavement gets wet—not an unusual circumstance next to the water. The excellent braking takes a bit of getting used to, as the front discs' initial bite is a bit on the aggressive side for such an inviting bike; this is remedied by implementing a little finesse. ABS works great on the pavement but can't be turned off for the dirt (short of pulling a fuse), though it only intrudes on serious off–road riding. The ABS is unobtrusive on well-groomed dirt roads.
The V-Strom's strong suit is its ergonomics combined with a plush, well-shaped 33.4-inch high seat that allows all-day com- fort. The manually adjustable windscreen does an impressive job of breaking up the air at freeway speeds; electric adjustment would be nice.
With a delightfully light weight of just a hair over 500 pounds wet, the V-Strom is highly maneuverable. Overall quality is top-flight, and the pointed-beak fairing and front fender give the V-Strom a sleek persona. At the sweet spot of 1000cc, the V-Strom is a serious choice between the 800cc and 1200cc machines currently roosting the Adventure class.
Rounding the myriad bends of the Cabrillo Highway, with their dramatic reveals of coast and ocean, never loses its appeal for me. Each ride is as fresh as the first. After all, this is where artists set up easels and paint the landscapes of craggy cliffs, mighty blue Pacific, and towering pines.
The area has inspired writers as diverse as poet Robinson Jeffers and controversial author Henry Miller, as well as Jack Kerouac and John Steinbeck. All found threads of inspiration here that brought new literary works into existence. I tell you, there's something in the air here.
Ironically, it was prison labor that laboriously gouged this scenic road out of the rugged cliffs, tying the opposing ends of the Central Coast together by means of this narrow two-lane road. In 1921, funds were appropriated and San Quentin State Prison established a series of work camps and put unskilled convicts to the task. Inmates were paid 35 cents a day, and had their sentences reduced in return. Sixteen years later, on June 17, 1937, the road was completed.
I have often wondered, and actually stumped the Big Sur Historical Society with this very inquiry, about who the first motorcyclist was that made the trip. They had no idea. Just think, some unwitting motorcycle enthusiast of the day, steered his two-wheeled iron beast down (or maybe up) Highway 1 and, in doing so, rode into history without even knowing it.
One of the alluring aspects of Cabrillo Highway is the fact that, given the remoteness and ruggedness of the landscape, not a great deal of development and build-up has taken place here, rendering the entire ride pretty much as nature had originally intended.
Nature has sometimes been mean-spirited in return, unleashing a thrashing of landslides over the decades that have closed sections for extended periods, making it impossible to ride between Hearst Castle and Bixby Bridge. Following years of one-lane stoplight controlled sections and long-term construction, the road is in the best condition of its life.
After a day's worth of riding offering numerous detour opportunities for stopping to sightsee—sea lions, Hearst Castle, Nepenthe restaurant, The Henry Miller Memorial Library, to name just a few diversion—northbound travelers are rewarded with entry into Carmel-by-the-Sea, an upscale-yet-charming community to spend the night, with a host of inns and eateries. It is a perfect end point to the excursion.
For me, I head slightly inland on Carmel Valley Road to a waiting room at The Quail Lodge. This landmark resort and golf course, nestled into the serenity of Carmel Valley, induces a calm unimaginable in Los Angeles.
Over the previous years, The Quail Lodge has endeared itself to motorcyclists by hosting The Quail Motorcycle Gathering each May. The event takes its cue from the Concours d'Elegance, the legendary automotive event that takes place at nearby Pebble Beach every August, presenting a tasteful blend of beautifully restored motorcycles and contemporary customs in a laid back atmosphere. So keep The Quail (as it is known locally) in mind when touring the Central Coast, as it is a motorcycling-friendly establishment in the truest sense of the word.
Yes, to travel new routes is wonderful, delivering adventure and new experiences, but there is value in treading the familiar. California Route 1 — whether you call it by its formal name, Cabrillo Highway, or simply, The One — remains my old standby.
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Guillermo del Toro's 'The Strain': FX Adds 'Game of Thrones' David Bradley to Replace John Hurt
Kevin Fitzpatrick Published: November 21, 2013
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The other day we were exhaustively relieved to learn that FX's Guillermo del Toro vampire pilot 'The Strain' had officially been picked up to series, following a long development process. However, scheduling conflicts forced out del Toro regular and 'Doctor Who' star John Hurt, which is why 'Game of Thrones' baddie David Bradley has now joined the cast!
Following Hurt's exit, Bradley will take the role of Professor Abraham Setrakian, a holocaust survivor who immigrated to the United States after World War II and now runs a pawn shop in Spanish Harlem. As the vampiric outbreak spreads, Setrakian may be the only one with answers, if anyone will listen. In addition to his role as 'Game of Thrones'' Walder Frey, Bradley is regarded for his part in the 'Harry Potter' series, and will be seen in this Saturday's 'Doctor Who' biopic 'An Adventure in Space and Time.'
Based on del Toro's 2009 novel trilogy, 'The Strain' follows Dr. Ephraim "Eph" Goodweather ('House of Cards' star Corey Stoll), a CDC operative who investigates a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers wage war for the fate of humanity itself. FX's adaptation will see a run of 13 episodes beginning in July 2014.
Also present among the cast are Sean Astin ('Lord of the Rings'), Roger Cross ('24'), Leslie Hope, Robert Maillet ('Pacific Rim'), Mia Maestro ('Alias'), Lauren Lee Smith, Miguel Gomez, Kevin Durand ('LOST') and Richard Sammel ('Inglorious Basterds'). Former 'LOST' and current 'Bates Motel' showrunner Carlton Cuse will helm FX's adaptation from a screenplay by del Toro and novel co-writer Michael Hogan. FX President John Landgraf previously told reporters del Toro's vision had included adapting his novel trilogy over up to five seasons, anywhere between 39 and 65 total episodes.
Not bad, but what say you? Even without John Hurt, are you looking forward to FX's adaptation of 'The Strain?'
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Back in 1980, I was an eleven-year-old kid growing up in suburban North Florida when video stores began to emerge. It's odd thinking back on them; a part of life that came, dominated, and went, as I hope I will be able to say about Facebook before I shuffle off this mortal coil.
I still remember going with my dad to the electronics store to get our first VCR on a Saturday morning sometime in the early 1980's when I was around 7 or so. My dad was set on a top loader before we left, but the salesman talked him into a front loader and assured him that these are the latest models and work well. It was a very huge GE model and was still not even cable ready.


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Is US dealing with Iran?
By George D. Moffett III
November 5, 1986 | Washington
The United States is facing a barrage of questions about its possible dealings with Iran. The speaker of the Iranian parliament said yesterday that the government of Ayatollah Khomeini last month arrested and later expelled a high-level US emissary sent to secure Iran's help in gaining the release of American hostages held in Lebanon.
In a speech Hashemi Rafsanjani said former US national-security adviser Robert C. McFarlane and an unknown number of traveling companions were confined in Iran for five days after arriving on a flight carrying spare parts for US-made weapons being used by Iran in its six year war against Iraq.
At time of writing, Reagan administration officials refused to comment on the report, leading to speculation that the US may have abandoned its six-year arms embargo on Iran, imposed after US diplomats in Tehran were taken hostage in 1979.
The McFarlane trip was first reported in a pro-Syrian Beirut magazine, Ash-Shiraa. The article said delivery of spare parts was intended as part of a deal to get Iran to use its influence to gain the release of Americans held hostage by the pro-Iranian terrorist organization Islamic Jihad.
McFarlane's office declined to issue any statement regarding his reported mission to Iran.
Quietly, Iran keeps taking hostages, exposing an internal rift
US-Iran negotiations are fragile, but there's room for hope
Iran declares US 'number one enemy'
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