The name V9 Bobber evokes concepts such as its essential line, pure design and thus a certain original sporting content, underlined by numerous details in a total matt black look. This Moto Guzzi sports custom effectively inaugurates the mid-size production bobber segment. Bobbers appeared in the United States after World War II, built by passionate riders who stripped away all details superfluous to their goal of running fast on dirt tracks. To compete in these conditions the riders used to mount oversized tyres, giving the bikes a wide footprint. In line with this style, the V9 Bobber abandons any chrome plating and glossy finish for matt black details. Therefore, the side fairings are black as night, as is the exhaust assembly, the mirrors and the metal rear mudguard; The latter has been carefully shortened and reduced in size, so as well as including a very compact optical unit, it makes a big contribution to the minimal look of the V9 Bobber. The matt black wheel rims, both 16 inches, are elegantly decorated with the Moto Guzzi logo in grey; the front rim is shod with a tyre that has an oversized shoulder (130/90). Even with these spectacular tyres and distinctive design, the bike still maintains characteristics of exceptional riding pleasure and handling. Indeed the V9 Bobber is a true Moto Guzzi, and as such does not trade rideability for beauty. The V9 Bobber also differs from the V9 Roamer with its more crouched and sporty riding position provided by the low drag bar painted black. The set back aluminium footpegs guarantee a more active and erect posture and ensure more space and comfort on board, even for taller riders.
The 2018 generation of the V9 Bobber, despite the single-seater, aggressive look, is ready and approved to carry a passenger: in fact, the passenger portion comes as standard equipment, removable as are the passenger footpegs, in order to make the V9 Bobber a true one-seater. The ground clearance of the latter is only 785 mm, and if you add to this the low total kerb weight of 199 kg, it is not hard to imagine the level of comfort, control and riding pleasure the V9 Bobber provides.
– Riding pleasure in all conditions, granted by the recognised superior riding qualities all Moto Guzzis that have captured the hearts of generations of users on roads around the world.
That same motorcycle culture inspires the two Moto Guzzi motorcycles. V9 Roamer is a universal easy and intuitive custom, beautiful to show off and rewarding to ride, full of unique details and outstanding finishes. The V9 Bobber expresses an altogether darker and more nocturnal soul. It has large tyres and as a total black look.
The 2018 V9 units, the result of the constant perfecting that Moto Guzzi dedicates to its bikes, are distinguished by a marked difference, with two clearly distinct personalities: one more touring and the other sportier.
The V9 Roamer in particular, takes an even deeper look at long road trips, introducing a protective top fairing and new rear shock absorbers designed to increase two-up travelling comfort.
Both of the V9 machines obviously have an entire range of touring accessories.
With such explicit references to style and technology recurrent throughout the history of Moto Guzzi, the V9 could only be beautiful, fun and safe. In particular, Moto Guzzi has focused its greatest efforts on the definition of a design that would enhance the sculptural forms of the twin-cylinder 850 made in Mandello. In addition, a great deal of attention was paid to perceived quality: Exceptional care has gone into the finish and components on the V9 Roamer and V9 Bobber. They represent a new way of conceiving the medium-sized motorcycle. Touching the surfaces, we can feel the wide use of high quality materials such as steel and aluminium, while plastic parts are reduced to a minimum. The metal teardrop fuel tank on both V9s, with its 15-litre capacity, is finished with a fine coating with the Moto Guzzi logo on top, protected by clear varnish. The front and rear mudguards are also made of metal. However, the side fairings, locking fuel tank cap and brake and clutch levers are made of lightweight aluminium. the ergonomic electrical blocks also have aluminium finish housings, just as the rider footpegs are made of aluminium. The steel exhaust manifolds are protected by a second tube, which, by creating an air cavity, helps to lower the heat emitted and preserve the outer surfaces.
The welds of the new frame and the quality of its paintwork are immaculately finished, as are the meticulous details of the 90° transverse V-twin engine, not only in terms of the casting but also the matt black that brings out the Moto Guzzi branding milled on the aluminium cylinder head covers. It pays to look at the intimate details of these two motorcycles, their touch conveying the entire construction tradition and culture so typical of the best Moto Guzzi models.
The 2018 V9 Roamer and V9 Bobber versions are fitted with a Moto Guzzi 850 cc engine, built as always in the Mandello del Lario plant. This is of course a 90° transverse V-twin air and oil cooled engine, a set-up used in all current Moto Guzzi engines, albeit with different engine capacities and performance, able to ensure excellent riding dynamics and a unique sound. It was developed with the explicit aim of maximising torque and elasticity, key aspects for ensuring riding pleasure and on road fun. Starting from the bottom of the engine, the aluminium crankcase stiffened at the key points, has an efficient oil pan and an inertia calibrated crankshaft for liveliness and the correct engine braking. Inside the lubrication system is designed to dispose of the greater heat capacity and reduce power absorption to the benefit of both performance and fuel consumption. The ventilation system reduces power loss due to pumping within the crank chambers and a low flow oil pump that absorbs less power. The oil pump intake duct is unprecedented, as well as the related bypass valve; New piston cooling oil jets are also used, fitted with a control valve and flow management. The alternator cover is also unique and now includes the blow-by gas output.
In the upper part of the engine, aluminium heads, pistons and cylinders are designed to make the most of the engine's characteristics. Its cubic capacity is obtained due to bore and stroke values of 84×77 mm. Timing is controlled by a rods and rockers system and uses 2 valves per cylinder arranged at an angle in the head. The fuel supply uses a one-piece Marelli electronic injection system, managed by the specific ECU. Of note is the presence in the entrance heads of the auxiliary air system, which, combined with the three-way catalytic converter, the double lambda probe and the total design of the engine, bring the twin 850 Moto Guzzi into compliance with Euro 4 standards. The unit is capable of 62 Nm of torque at just 3,000 rpm, with a maximum power of 55 HP at 6,250 rpm, figures that show Moto Guzzi's commitment to achieving high levels of torque even at low rpms. This engine boasts surprising character and responsiveness, which contribute to a really exciting riding experience. A version with limited power is available, in line with the limitations of the A2 license and ideal for new Guzzi riders, who can also enjoy a record low total weight and the general ease of riding of both V9 versions.
Carlo Guzzi was probably the first to understand the importance of a frame able to exploit the full potential of the engine and a suspension unit that responds perfectly to the imperfections in the road surface. Indeed, the Norge GT of 1928 was the first motorcycle with a "spring frame", equipped with front and rear suspension, bringing enormous advantages in terms of safety and riding pleasure. The Moto Guzzi tradition is full of models recognised for their excellent ride qualities: in terms of custom motorcycles, we should really mention the California, which in 1970, under the name V7 Police, was bought by the LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department) after a series of tough tests.
On the back of this tradition, Moto Guzzi now builds motorcycles like the V7 III and the fleet of the big 1400s, which are real benchmarks in terms of handling in their respective segments. The V9 is another jewel from Moto Guzzi for riding pleasure and effectiveness. The steel twin tube cradle frame, creates optimum weight distribution on the front and rear of the engine, thereby providing the rideability and dynamic balance typical of all motorcycles built at Mandello del Lario. The designers paid special attention to the front, which has gussets in the steering head and new slope and trail abilities, making for a superb ride with the perfect combination of handling and stability, as well as precision and feeling. In addition, the entire structure benefited from painstaking care and finishing of the details, including the welding and paintwork. The suspension systems use traditional long-travel (130 mm) inverted forks and a new pair of spring preload adjustable shock absorbers connected to the frame, which provide a gradual and controlled response at all times. The braking system is customised for the V9: the front end adopts a master cylinder and a Brembo opposed 4-piston calliper that grips a 320 mm steel disc; the rear mounts a 260 mm disc and a two-piston floating calliper operated by a master cylinder with built-in reservoir.
Like all recent Moto Guzzis, the V9 also has a full set of advanced electronic systems, placed very discreetly inside the vehicle, making riding safer and easier. The motorcycles come with a standard advanced two-channel ABS, non-invasive in normal riding, but that prevent the wheels from locking when really needed and the well-known MGCT (Moto Guzzi Traction Control), Moto Guzzi's advanced traction control integrated with the electronic engine management system and adjustable in two different levels of operation and that can be deactivated, ensuring better grip of the rear tyre on any road surface, reducing engine torque if necessary through a reduction of the advance of the engine. Other standard features include an immobilizer and USB port located under the steering head, useful for charging external devices.
The electronic instrumentation, made up of a single circular display, is also consistent with the style of the two the V9s. The speedometer has an analogue dial, while all other information is contained in the digital box: odometer, partial trip and daily trip (with automatic reset after eight hours after shutdown), the trip time, instantaneous and average fuel consumption, clock, outside temperature, average speed, MGCT level, in addition to the gear position and shift indicator, whose idle and maximum value can be adjusted by the user. This way, you can keep a determined engine rpm range under control, for example to run in the bike as effectively as possible or to reduce fuel consumption to a minimum. The extensive catalogue of accessories includes the MG-MP, the Moto Guzzi multimedia platform that connects a smartphone to the vehicle to provide an exceptional quantity of information useful for the journey.
You can record trip data and review it on your computer or directly on your smartphone, analysing the distance covered along with the vehicle's operating parameters. The system also allows you to easily locate your vehicle when you park in a strange place, automatically saving the position where it was switched off. MG-MP includes the "Grip Warning" function which replicates the indications on traction control operation for maximum visibility and provides information in real time on your riding performance with relation to the road surface conditions. A dedicated indicator light warns in the event of excessive use of available grip. Thanks to the synergistic use of gyroscopes and the information coming from the vehicle, the smartphone becomes a sophisticated instrument to measure the lean angle in turns thanks to algorithms developed specifically for this Moto Guzzi. The limit thresholds can be set both for lean angle as well as vehicle and engine speed. When these limits are exceeded the relative indicator lights will come on or the virtual dashboard will flash.
The 2018 Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer is available in two different colour variants, both with a glossy finish: Verde Nobile and Grigio Eleganza, with glossy black front and rear mudguards.
The 2018 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber is available in three colours, all with a completely matt finish: Blue Impeto, Nero Notte and Grigio Tempesta.
The two V9s can also be widely customised, drawing from the vast range of genuine Moto Guzzi accessories. The details are designed and engineered by Moto Guzzi and undergo strict testing cycles, like any other original motorcycle component, in order to ensure quality and reliability. They are perfectly interchangeable with the standard parts and allow easy restoration of the motorcycle to its original state. They are rigorously approved and thus totally "street legal", allowing you to customise your bike without voiding the warranty.
The more classic style of the V9 Roamer is customisable with a range of accessories for tourism, such as the set of leather saddlebags and a single bag (always in leather) to be fitted on a dedicated chrome luggage rack. A split saddle with comfort inserts is also available. There is a wide range of choices of special high-quality aluminium billet parts, including the grips, brake and clutch levers, the rider and passenger footrest covers and the pair of rearview mirrors.
Handlebar riser covers: made from billet aluminium, these enhance the rider's position, providing an even more relaxed ride.
Aluminium front brake lever: made from billet aluminium, this allows you to adjust the distance of the lever from the grip.
Aluminium clutch lever: made from billet aluminium, this allows you to adjust the distance of the lever from the grip.
Front brake master cylinder cover: made from billet aluminium, this can be easily mounted without opening the reservoir.
Aluminium hand grips: these are made from billet and allow a secure and comfortable grip.
External mirrors: with an elegant line, these are made from billet aluminium and the ensure a wide adjustment range.
Stock mirror thread cover: made from billet aluminium. These cover the threaded seats for the stock mirrors.
Fork caps cover: made from billet aluminium, these give the fork plate an elegant and precious look.
Lower fork plate cover: Laser cut with special aesthetic grooving, it boasts prestigious black paint and the Moto Guzzi logo in white.
Front fender bracket: made from billet aluminium. A quality, sturdy element with a high level design.
Chromium headlight frame: Modern design cover, laser cut and shaped to blend with the front headlight design.
Front frame screw covers: made from billet aluminium, these give the bike a further touch of elegance and prestige.
Voltage regulator cover with horn cover: made from billet, satin-finish aluminium. Brings out the sleek and slender line of the bike.
Head protection covers: made from billet aluminium, these protect the top part of the engine.
Exhaust manifold ring nut covers: made from laser cut steel, these enhance the front part of the exhaust.
Rear brake pedal: another part made from precious billet aluminium.
Rear brake master cylinder cover: an elegant and refined part, made from billet aluminium.
Rear brake master cylinder protection: made from black finished aluminium, this encloses and protects the rear brake master cylinder area in elegance and style.
Rider footrest covers: made from billet aluminium, these give the footrests a more elegant appearance and guarantee a stable and safe support thanks to special milling.
Passenger footrest covers: made from billet aluminium, these give the footrests a more elegant appearance and guarantee a stable and safe support thanks to special milling.
Rider comfort saddle: this gives the bike a more sporty and enhanced look, optimising seating comfort thanks to special padding.
Passenger comfort saddle: optimises seating comfort thanks to special padding.
Black luggage rack: the ideal support for small luggage or the dedicated top box.
Tank cover with bag: in top quality leather, this precious combination of tank cover and bags blends perfectly with the bike's line and provides a significant increase in carrying capacity.
Semi-rigid top box bag: this is made with an elegant combination of leather and technical fabric and it attaches to the V9 Roamer dedicated luggage rack.
Complete leather and Touring side panniers kit: thanks to the side frames with fast click quick release system, you can use various types of side panniers on the V9 Roamer. The Moto Guzzi accessories range offers a pair of precious, handcrafted bags with steel buckles and the hot-stamped Moto Guzzi logo, a pair of Touring bags in technical fabric which are rugged and spacious enough to make them an indispensable item on long road trips, as well as a pair of water repellent Canvas bags that give the bike a unique look. All the bags have a rapid release and anti-theft system.
Electronic anti-theft system: this compact and advanced control unit is discreet, easy to install and comes with a remote control. The system is self powered with a minimum energy absorption.
MG-MP: this is the device that allows you to connect your smartphone to the bike, transforming it into a true multimedia platform.
Top fairing: designed specifically for the V9 Bobber lines, this increases travelling comfort thanks to better wind protection. DOT and TUV approved.
Headlight cover: made from laser cut aluminium and painted black, shaped to follow the muscular lines of the V9 Bobber, this provides greater protection from the wind and gives the vehicle a more aggressive look.
Front brake lever: made from billet aluminium, this allows you to adjust the distance of the lever from the grip.
Clutch lever: made from billet aluminium, this allows you to adjust the distance of the lever from the grip.
Front brake master cylinder cover: made from billet aluminium. This can be easily mounted without opening the reservoir.
Approved slip-on exhaust: This exhaust dedicated to the V9 Bobber is painted in an aggressive matt black shade and it lets you accentuate the unmistakeable sound of the twin-cylinder from Mandello. The end of the exhaust is finished in aluminium with an oblique shape.
Low 2 in 1 Arrow exhaust: the low 2 in 1 exhaust designed in collaboration with Arrow lightens the V9 Bobber design, giving it an even sportier look.
Black or copper exhaust covers: designed to completely wrap the V9 Bobber exhaust manifold, these further accentuate the bike's aggressive style.
Shock absorber covers: mad from billet aluminium, these covers make the rear end of the V9 Bobber even more precious.
Semi-rigid top box bag: this is made with an elegant combination of leather and technical fabric and it attaches to the V9 Bobber dedicated luggage rack.
Complete leather and Touring side panniers kit: thanks to the side frames with fast click quick release system, you can use various types of side panniers on the V9 Bobber. The Moto Guzzi accessories range offers a pair of precious, handcrafted bags with steel buckles and the hot-stamped Moto Guzzi logo, a pair of Touring bags in technical fabric which are rugged and spacious enough to make them an indispensable item on long road trips, as well as a pair of water repellent Canvas bags that give the bike a unique look. All the bags have a rapid release and anti-theft system.


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Vocalists CD June Tyson with Sun Ra
June Tyson with Sun Ra
June Tyson – Saturnian Queen Of The Sun Ra Orchestra
CD (Item 935686) Saturn/Modern Harmonic, 1960s/1970s — Condition: New Copy
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June Tyson with Sun Ra — June Tyson – Saturnian Queen Of The Sun Ra Orchestra (gold vinyl pressing) ... LP 24.99
The voice of June Tyson was a key part of the sound of the Sun Ra Arkestra during the first few decades of its existence – but this is the first time the lady herself has ever gotten a record under her own name – a beautiful collection of Ra-backed, Tyson-fronted tunes that includes classics and a fair bit of unreleased titles too! The music is from deep in the catalog of Saturn Records – and showcases a singer who could have taken both the jazz vocal and soul music worlds by storm, had she not chosen to dedicate herself to the larger cultural mission of the Arkestra – a place that June Tyson called home for more than a decade or two – and where she gave the world sublimely soulful vocals like these. Titles include the unissued "Enlightenment", "They'll Come Back", "Lost Horizon", "Never Never Land", and "If You Are Not A Myth/Strange Worlds In My Mind" – plus "The Moors (complete version)", "Somebody Else's World", "Stardust From Tomorrow", "Astro Black", "Smile", "Tapestry From An Asteroid", "Satellites Are Spinning", "Outer Space Is A Pleasant Place", and "Walking On The Moon". © 1996-2020, Dusty Groove, Inc.
We realize that there are many different interpretations of the standard grades used for pre-owned vinyl record albums & CD, so we thought we'd offer you the ones that we are working with, so you have an idea what we mean when we give the grade for a non-new item on our pages.
Used Vinyl Grades
Below are stated conditions for a used vinyl records at Dusty Groove. Grading for the cover should be assumed to be near (within a "+" or "-") the grading for the vinyl. If there is significant divergence from the condition of the vinyl, or specific flaws, these will be noted in the comments section of the item. However, please be aware that since the emphasis of this site is towards the music listener, our main concern is with the vinyl of any used item we sell. Additionally, all of our records are graded visually; considering the volume of used vinyl we handle, it is impossible for us to listen to each record. If we spot any significant flaws, we make every attempt to listen through them and note how they play.
The following grading conditions apply to the vinyl component of an album or single:
This is what it says, that the record is still held fast in shrink-wrap. We tend to be pretty suspicious about these things, so if the shrink-wrap doesn't look original, or if the record seems to have undergone some damage over time, we'll probably take it out of the wrapper to ensure that it's in good shape — which is why we don't have more of these. In some cases the shrink-wrap may be torn in spots, but if it's not possible the record has been taken out and played, the record will still qualify as "Sealed".
Dusty Groove does not use the grades of Near Mint (or Mint, for that matter) because in our experience, we find that no records ever qualify for such a high grade. Even sealed records tend to have one or two slight faults, enough to usually qualify them for a grade of NM- or lower. We've often found that records which are clearly unplayed will have a slight amount of surface noise, especially in quieter recordings.
Near Mint - (minus)
Black vinyl that may show a slight amount of dust or dirt.
Should still be very shiny under a light, even with slight amount of dust on surface.
One or two small marks that would make an otherwise near perfect record slightly less so. These marks cannot be too deep, and should only be surface marks that won't affect play, but might detract from the looks.
May have some flaws and discoloration in the vinyl, but only those that would be intrinsic to the pressing. These should disappear when the record is tilted under the light, and will only show up when looking straight at the record. (Buddah and ABC pressings from the 70's are a good example of this.)
May have some slight marks from aging of the paper sleeve on the vinyl.
Possible minor surface noise when played.
Very Good + (plus)
Vinyl should be very clean, but can have less luster than near mint.
Should still shine under a light, but one or two marks may show up when tilted.
Can have a few small marks that may show up easily, but which do not affect play at all. Most marks of this quality will disappear when the record is tilted, and will not be felt with the back of a fingernail.
This is the kind of record that will play "near mint", but which will have some signs of use (although not major ones).
May have slight surface noise when played.
Vinyl can have some dirt, but nothing major.
May not shine under light, but should still be pretty clean, and not too dirty.
May have a number of marks (5 to 10 at most), and obvious signs of play, but never a big cluster of them, or any major mark that would be very deep. Most marks should still not click under a fingernail.
May not look near perfect, but should play fairly well, with slight surface noise, and the occasional click in part of a song, but never throughout a whole song or more.
This is clearly a copy that was played by someone a number of times, but which could also be a good "play copy" for someone new.
Very Good - (minus)
Vinyl may be dirty, and can lack a fair amount of luster.
Vinyl can have a number of marks, either in clusters or smaller amounts, but deeper.
This is the kind of record that you'd buy to play, but not because it looked that great. Still, the flaws should be mostly cosmetic, with nothing too deep that would ruin the overall record.
Examples include a record that has been kept for a while in a cover without the paper sleeve, or heavily played by a previous owner and has some marks across the surface. The record should play okay, though probably with surface noise.
Good + (plus)
Vinyl may be dirty, or have one outstanding flaw, such as a light residue, which could be difficult to clean.
May have marks on all parts, too many to qualify as Very Good-, or several deeper marks, but the record should still be ok for play without skips.
In general, this is a record that was played a fair amount, and handled without care. A typical example may be a record which has been heavily played by a DJ, and carries marks from slip cueing. Depending on the quality of the vinyl, may play with surface noise throughout.
A record that you'd buy to play, cheap, but which you wouldn't buy for collecting.
Will have marks across all parts of the playing surface, and will most likely play with surface noise throughout. May have some other significant flaws, such as residue, or a track that skips.
In most cases, a poor quality copy of a very difficult to find record.
This is a grade we rarely use, as we try not to sell records in very bad condition, though in some rare cases we will list a record in such bad shape that it does not conform to the standards above. A "Fair" record will have enough marks or significant flaws that it does not even qualify as "Good", but is a copy you might consider for playing, if you're willing to put up with noise and/or flaws. An example might be a recording with surface noise so heavy that it is equal to the volume of the music. For records listed as "Fair", we will describe the extent of the condition in the comments.
Like "Fair", we rarely list records in this condition, as they represent the extreme low end of spectrum. These records typically have multiple serious problems, and we offer them as "relics" or "objects" only — for those who want to at least have a copy of a record, even if it is not really worthy of play, perhaps for the cover alone. For these records, we will describe the extent of the condition in the comments.
Fay Victor
Barn Songs
Northern Spy, 2019. New Copy
CD...$12.99 13.99
Fay Victor has always been an experimental sort of singer – and here, she works in a very experimental setting – a "chamber trio" that just features her voice alongside the cello of Marika Hughes and alto sax of Darius Jones! Fay's voice is wonderful – cresting with the ... CD
I Only Have Eyes For You/Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me (with bonus tracks)
Columbia/Real Gone, 1976/1977. New Copy
Two key 70s albums from Johnny Mathis – back to back on a single CD! I Only Have Eyes For You is a great little record – one that has Johnny Mathis still holding onto the majesty of his vocals from the early years, but really finding a new sort of groove with arranger Gene Page! Page ... CD
Different Kinda Different (with bonus tracks)
Columbia/Real Gone, 1980. New Copy
A tremendous start to the 80s for Johnny Mathis – and a set that really continues that strong shift into soul-based territory he begun in the 70s! Gene Page handles a lot of the arrangements here, and gives the whole thing that strong blend of strings and soul that he worked on other 70s ... CD
Soulful Sunday – Live At The Left Bank
Reel To Real, 1972. New Copy
A very soulful setting from singer Etta Jones – who really opens up here in a concert done for the Left Bank jazz society in Baltimore! The performance is from 1972, and really has Jones sounding a bit different than on her 60s material for Prestige – partly because backings are by the ... CD
Ann Young &Yuji Ohno Trio
As Well Be Spring
Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1975. New Copy
A lovely set of 70s jazz vocals – recorded by American singer Ann Young, with backing by a Japanese combo led by pianist Yuji Ohno! The sound is pretty darn soulful – tracks that range from modal groovers to mellow ballads, all sung by Ann with a really rich vocal approach, and backed ... CD
Kayo Ishu
Living Scat Elegance
Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1969/1971. New Copy
A beautiful little CD – especially if you like dreamy French soundtrack work from the 60s! Kayo Ishu sings a variety of tunes from famous 60s soundtracks, but about a quarter of the set is work by the mighty Francis Lai – done in a moody, mellow style that's right in keeping with his ... CD
Living Scat – Neo Standards
Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1960s/1970s. New Copy
Breezy and easy vocals from Japan – a collection of recordings made by singer Kayo Ishu from the late 60s and 1970s – not really "scat" in a conventional style, but cool wordless vocals with a sweet jazzy feel! The 19 track set brings together tunes from a variety of ... CD
Nicolas Bearde
I Remember You – The Music Of Nat King Cole
Right Groove, 2019. New Copy
Nicolas Bearde is a singer with equal parts experience in jazz and soul – which makes him a perfect artist to take on the music of Nat King Cole – which he does here in a way that may well be better than any other Cole tribute we've heard, including a recent effort by Gregory Porter! ... CD
Love & Liberation
Concord, 2019. New Copy
We really loved Jazzmeia Horn on her debut, but this time around she really knocks it out of the park – to a point where we're ready to list her among our top few favorite jazz vocalists – a short list that includes Betty Carter, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Shirley Horn! We're not easy ... CD
Koji Moriyama
Three Blind Mice/Craftman (Japan), 1977. New Copy
Great vocals from Japanese singer Koji Moriyama – an artist with a really unique approach to his music – quite unlike any other American jazz vocalists we can think of! Koji's got a style that's slightly raspy at points – not off key, but very personal – and sung in this ... CD
Mari Nakamoto
Mari Nakamoto with Suzuki & Watanabe Duo
A very cool setting for Japanese vocalist Mari Nakamoto – a unique trio outing that features guitar from Kazumi Watanabe and bass from Isao Suzuki – both really creative players who push the album way past the usual! The mix of guitar and bass is wonderful – gentle, but still ... CD
Silk & Soul (expanded edition)
RCA, 1967. New Copy
CD...$4.99 6.99
One of Nina's first for RCA – a mixture of jazz and soul tunes handled with some classy arrangements by Sammy Lowe, most of which feature nice electric bass work at the bottom by Gene Taylor! Taylor's bass gives the tracks a nice "dip" that's not exactly funky, but does provide a ... CD

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Cycling along the Atlantic coast through the Eurovelo 1
Activity Biking
Holiday among adults
Theme coast
Quotation Book
Information : The Vendée coastal isles 4 days
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Arrival on the island of Noirmoutier underlines a deepening impression of being in another world as you penetrate further into the isle. There are beaches, salterns, visits to little fishing ports. And now you are ready for the third part of the programme where you set foot on the Ile d'Yeu with its wild coastline, fine sandy beaches, little white cottages and sea air to fill your lungs. It's as if you were on the open sea!
You'll love
the traffic-free itinerary through the salt flats
cycling across the Gois (tidal causeway) to get to Noirmoutier
the fine sands of the Isle of Yeu
trying the seafood
Program : The Vendée coastal isles 4 days
D1 Arrival in Bouin
Arrival late afternoon in Bouin.
Welcome and settling in.
Dinner and night at attractive 3 star hotel with its own pool.
D2 From Bouin to Noirmoutier
37,5 km stage if you go through Le Passage du Gois (tidal causeway) or 56,5 km by the bridge. From 3hrs30 to 5hrs30. This is the longest stage of your stay.
If the tide permits, you can get to the Island of Noimoutier by the famous Passage du Gois. Otherwise you'll go there through a pine forest and across the Noirmoutier bridge. The climb is the toughest element in the day. Afterwards you continue across the marshes to the island's tip from whence you'll see the silhouette of the imposing castle of Noirmoutier.
Dinner in the restaurant and night in a 2 star hotel with a pool near the castle.
D3 Bike ride on the western side of the Island of Yeu (Ile d'Yeu - say "ealed yuh")
Taxi to the pier at Fromentine.
Crossing by boat to Ile d'Yeu. (30 mins).
Your hotel is just 300 metres from Port-Joinville. Once you're installed you'll be ready for an exploratory visit of the island.
Ride in the western part of the Ile d'Yeu: 18,2 kms (2hrs45).
You soon leave the bustle of the port and come to a wonderfully panoramic track which follows the wild coastline. A succession of beaches set in a craggy coast. And a trip back in time with dolmens, menhirs and ancient castles.
Dinner where you will at Port Joinville followed by night at the 2 star hotel.
D4 Ride on the eastern side of the Ile d'Yeu
20 km stage (24 km possible), about 3hrs.
The first part of the route is typified by beaches and gentle coastal scenery. At the very tip of the island lies a spot known as "les corbeaux" (the crows), where the wild and austere atmosphere of the island of Yeu dominates. The route back through the interior of the island, which passes between the neat white houses of the village of St Sauveur, is otherworldly...
Transfer from l'Ile d'Yeu to Fromentine.
Taxi transfer back to Bouin, followed by departure.
Services and options
Tariffs high season
From July to August, no departure
Tariffs low season
From April to June and from september to october, departure everyday
IN A DOUBLE ROOM
Adult : 450 €
Junior (12 - 17 ) : 450 €
Baby (0 - 1) : 40 €
IN A TRIPLE ROOM
Junior (12 - 17) : 425 €
IN A SINGLE ROOM
Half board and B&B in 2 star hotels and 3 star hotel
Roadbook and maps with route marked provided.
Technical and logistical assistance.
Baggage transfer by vehicle.
Private parking for your vehicle.
Return ferry ticket for Fromentine - Ile d'Yeu crossing included.
Transfer from Fromentine to Bouin.
Bike rental from (compulsory on this circuit because there is no possibility to carry the bike from one island to the other):
Bike for adult or junior : 65 €
Trailer bike or bike cart for child : 35 €
Child seat : 8 €
Electric power bike rental for adult or junior: 90 €
Dinner of day 3
Beverage and extra
Round trip transfer from Home to the first accomodation
Facultative cancellation and repatriation insurance
Characteristics of circuits
Cycle tour, itinerant, without guide:
Daily stages from 18 to 42 kilometres, about 2 to 4hrs cycling daily.
Fairly level ground.
These holidays are much more about relaxed exploration than athletic performance. We transport your luggage between the stages and your roadbook will guide you from beginning to end. We also provide all necessary logistical and technical assistance.
Accommodation is in 2 or 3 star hotels chosen for their atmosphere, warm welcome and environmental and architectural setting.
Certain stages are provided without an evening meal but there are plenty of nearby eating places of various kinds.
N.B : the accommodation described above is given as an indication and may have to be modified according to availability at the moment when final reservation is confirmed.
Highway at Nantes - 60 km
Nantes Atlantique airport or Paris airports
Nantes railway station then by bus or taxi to the accommodation in Bouin.
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Cycling around the Bay of Arcachon 4 days
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You might feel like a Wolverine Superhero using these claws, which are made of stainless steel and better than plastic or nylon claws, which could melt or bend and create food safety issues.
These claws are durable and made of solid stainless steel. A good fit for smaller hands. Very handy for lifting large cuts of meat from any surface. Make it easy to shred chicken, pork, and beef. Feature comfy wood handles. Each claw is a knife. Dishwasher safe.
Very sharp; don't leave them around kids. For those with larger hands/fingers, touching the metal could cause rubbing, resulting in possible blisters.
These Bear Paws are the original, must-have BBQ accessory. A favorite utensil of BBQ experts.
Channel your inner grizzly bear with this shredding tool that acts like an extension of your arms. Lets you shred meats without getting burned or melting your tools. Better than using a traditional knife and fork to shred. Great for shredding all kinds of meat from turkey to beef. Dishwasher safe. Strong nylon construction. Ability to tear into a roast with simple efficiency, and lift roasts off whatever cooking device you're using. Can use to help transfer meat from the smoker or oven to a resting surface.
Nylon may not last long. Blades could get dull fast depending how often they are used. Better for larger pieces of meat.
You'll choose these claws over the two forks and bruised fingers option again and again. Comfortable and easy to use.
Excellent at pulling the meat apart and shredding it quickly. Larger than forks, so they shred in less time. They don't have long handles, so they're easier to handle than forks. Great for puncturing meat to hold it in place with one claw while the other shreds. Strong heat resistance.
The plastic is hollow on the underside, meaning there are large gaps that come to a point in the prongs. These are great places for food and debris to hide, and they are too small to get a dish scrubber in to clean.
Makes smoking and grilling more fun and easy with these three tools for grilling, smoking, shredding, basting, lifting, and more.
Claws, heat resistant glove, eBook of recipes, and baster included in one order. Waterproof, stainproof and odorproof. A formidable asset to your arsenal of grilling/ smoking tools. Gives more stability than a meat fork. Very efficient and faster than using two forks. The fact they can go in the dishwasher and never rust or corrode is great.
Brush may fall apart after one use. Gloves may be hard to put on for some. Plastic backside of the claws are hollow and open, which could trap food and make them difficult to clean.
Durable, professional grade meat claws that make shredding smoked meat a breeze.
A good companion for your home kitchen. Shred and lift meat and hot foods, toss salads, and hold food for slicing with these claws. While they are plastic and light, they are incredibly sharp and heavy-duty. The meat claws are easy to hold onto, making the work on your hands and wrists much less taxing. These meat claws have not only cut time in half but are a relief for hands and wrists. Pop in the dishwasher with no issues.
Some may find the claws flimsy. On the backside, there are numerous voids all the way down to the tiny points of the claws. These voids trap meat shreds and result in having to make extra effort to clean.
The appropriately-named BBQ claw is a comb-like tool with a handle that pulls meat apart. This produces shredded meat that's great in sandwiches. BBQ claws are better than 2 forks as they're faster and require less energy. They're also useful for lifting large cuts of meat off the grill and onto a platter. Some BBQ claws have long handles while others look like a hair clip comb with a short handle that has slits to put your hands through. These require that the slits fit your fingers. Also watch for hollow undersides in short claws as these can trap food that's difficult to clean out. A stainless steel BBQ claw is better for durability and safety as plastic ones can deteriorate and contaminate your food.


Rubber Hex Dumbbells are solid steel dumbbells that have a nice rubber coating around each end to protect the floor and rack you set them on. With the rubber coating your weights won't chip either! Our Rubber Hex Dumbbells come in 3lb, 5lb, 8lb, 10lb, 12lb and 15lb-120lb (increasing by 5lb incremennts). Dumbbells sold individually.
We all know they are expensive but if plan working out 3 times your hands will thank you. I have large hands and the grip is tight, can control larger numbers with ease. Just get 3 pairs u use the most.


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How Did HEICO Corporation (HEI) Compare Against Top Hedge Fund Stocks in 2019?
Insider Monkey December 25, 2019
Many investors, including Paul Tudor Jones or Stan Druckenmiller, have been saying before last year's Q4 market crash that the stock market is overvalued due to a low interest rate environment that leads to companies swapping their equity for debt and focusing mostly on short-term performance such as beating the quarterly earnings estimates. In the first half of 2019, most investors recovered all of their Q4 losses as sentiment shifted and optimism dominated the US China trade negotiations. Nevertheless, many of the stocks that delivered strong returns in the first half still sport strong fundamentals and their gains were more related to the general market sentiment rather than their individual performance and hedge funds kept their bullish stance. In this article we will find out how hedge fund sentiment to HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI) changed recently.
HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI) investors should be aware of an increase in activity from the world's largest hedge funds in recent months. Our calculations also showed that HEI isn't among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds (click for Q3 rankings and see the video at the end of this article for Q2 rankings).
To most stock holders, hedge funds are viewed as unimportant, outdated financial tools of the past. While there are more than 8000 funds trading at present, Our researchers look at the aristocrats of this group, around 750 funds. These hedge fund managers manage bulk of the hedge fund industry's total asset base, and by tracking their unrivaled stock picks, Insider Monkey has formulated numerous investment strategies that have historically defeated the S&P 500 index. Insider Monkey's flagship short hedge fund strategy outpaced the S&P 500 short ETFs by around 20 percentage points per annum since its inception in May 2014. Our portfolio of short stocks lost 27.8% since February 2017 (through November 21st) even though the market was up more than 39% during the same period. We just shared a list of 7 short targets in our latest quarterly update .
[caption id="attachment_26073" align="alignnone" width="600"] Jim Simons of Renaissance Technologies[/caption]
We leave no stone unturned when looking for the next great investment idea. For example Discover is offering this insane cashback card, so we look into shorting the stock. One of the most bullish analysts in America just put his money where his mouth is. He says, "I'm investing more today than I did back in early 2009." So we check out his pitch. We read hedge fund investor letters and listen to stock pitches at hedge fund conferences. We even check out this option genius' weekly trade ideas. This December, we recommended Adams Energy as a one-way bet based on an under-the-radar fund manager's investor letter and the stock already gained 20 percent. Now let's take a peek at the recent hedge fund action encompassing HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI).
Hedge fund activity in HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI)
At the end of the third quarter, a total of 42 of the hedge funds tracked by Insider Monkey were long this stock, a change of 20% from the second quarter of 2019. Below, you can check out the change in hedge fund sentiment towards HEI over the last 17 quarters. So, let's review which hedge funds were among the top holders of the stock and which hedge funds were making big moves.
Is HEI A Good Stock To Buy?
When looking at the institutional investors followed by Insider Monkey, Renaissance Technologies, holds the largest position in HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI). Renaissance Technologies has a $176 million position in the stock, comprising 0.1% of its 13F portfolio. Sitting at the No. 2 spot is Fisher Asset Management, managed by Ken Fisher, which holds a $175.2 million position; 0.2% of its 13F portfolio is allocated to the stock. Other members of the smart money that hold long positions include Chuck Royce's Royce & Associates, Robert Joseph Caruso's Select Equity Group and Richard Chilton's Chilton Investment Company. In terms of the portfolio weights assigned to each position Fort Baker Capital Management allocated the biggest weight to HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI), around 7.98% of its 13F portfolio. Giverny Capital is also relatively very bullish on the stock, earmarking 4.71 percent of its 13F equity portfolio to HEI.
With a general bullishness amongst the heavyweights, key money managers were breaking ground themselves. Whitebox Advisors, managed by Andy Redleaf, created the biggest position in HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI). Whitebox Advisors had $25.2 million invested in the company at the end of the quarter. Clint Carlson's Carlson Capital also made a $23.8 million investment in the stock during the quarter. The following funds were also among the new HEI investors: Ben Levine, Andrew Manuel and Stefan Renold's LMR Partners, Renaissance Technologies, and Steve Pigott's Fort Baker Capital Management.
Let's now take a look at hedge fund activity in other stocks similar to HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI). These stocks are ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE:ZTO), Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP), Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG), and Magna International Inc. (NYSE:MGA). This group of stocks' market values match HEI's market value.
[table] Ticker, No of HFs with positions, Total Value of HF Positions (x1000), Change in HF Position ZTO,19,505301,4 CHKP,20,407935,-4 AJG,23,286963,-2 MGA,17,432332,3 Average,19.75,408133,0.25 [/table]
As you can see these stocks had an average of 19.75 hedge funds with bullish positions and the average amount invested in these stocks was $408 million. That figure was $1149 million in HEI's case. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) is the most popular stock in this table. On the other hand Magna International Inc. (NYSE:MGA) is the least popular one with only 17 bullish hedge fund positions. Compared to these stocks HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI) is more popular among hedge funds. Our calculations showed that top 20 most popular stocks among hedge funds returned 41.1% in 2019 through December 23rd and outperformed the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) by 10.1 percentage points. Hedge funds were also right about betting on HEI as the stock returned 50.6% so far in 2019 (through 12/23) and outperformed the market by an even larger margin. Hedge funds were clearly right about piling into this stock relative to other stocks with similar market capitalizations. Video: Click the image to watch our video about the top 5 most popular hedge fund stocks.
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Do you find yourself on a seesaw trying to balance your work and personal life? Most people do.
You do not need to sacrifice time with your friends and loved ones just to get your work, chores, and errands done. To get through this daily seesaw ride, you should get your own concierge personal assistant.
What is a Concierge Personal Assistant?
People have a tendency to have a lot on their plate. Sometimes, more than what they can actually manage. If you think this is you, there is no harm from getting outside help.
A concierge personal assistant is someone who helps with the lifestyle management of individuals who have too many tasks to handle. They make sure that there is a balance in the daily lives of their clients, such that they do not dedicate all their time doing work.
These assistants take on smaller tasks that occupy most of their client's time to help them focus on more important tasks. Furthermore, personal assistants enable people in actually having time for themselves and the people that matter to them.
What Does a Concierge Personal Assistant Do?
How Do You Find a Concierge Personal Assistant?
If you want to get more things done in your day, you can look for your concierge personal assistant online. These 'virtual assistants' can help you with your tasks whether you want to have them on a full-time, part-time, hourly, or an on-demand basis. You can view hundreds of personal assistant profiles that can suit your needs on sites like Upwork and PeoplePerHour.
However, if you think you need an on-demand assistant, we highly recommend Magic.
Magic is an on-demand personal assistant which you can ask to do tasks and errands for you by simply texting a special number or by downloading the iOS app. It will carry out your tasks as soon as you need it, no matter when or how often you need assistance. Magic will help you with all types of tasks (as long as it is feasible and legal) so you can have more time to do other things in life.


Dead by Daylight key offers a survival horror multiplayer co-op game developed by Behaviour Digital Inc. Prepare to immerse in a thrilling game of hiding and seek with the main prize being your life! You and three other wanderers have crossed paths with the psycho killer, your goal is to get the hell away from the territory, while the killer is only interested in sacrifice and bloodshed!
Plat either as one of the survivors or immerse in the killer's role. The survivors are only interested in escape! Avoiding the killer in Dead by Daylight key does not offer an easy-to-do experience. The survivors can each decide on whether to cooperate or go the lone-wolf style. The survivors are played from 3rd person view for better awareness, while the psycho killer works from 1st person perspective and is focused exclusively on pray.
If you think you can crack the Dead by Daylight key and become master escapist right after a few unlucky get-goes, think again. Each level for each playthrough is procedurally generated from scratch! Even such factors as spawning points change every single time. However, there are ways to become more experienced and increase your odds, these come with a vast progression system.
For both survivalists and the psycho killer, the more you survive/spill blood, the better you become at it! And as such, the Dead by Daylight key offers excellent progression system for both the hunted and the hunter. Create your personal strategy, unlock numerous traits, skills, and abilities to outwit your foe. The emotions that you'll gain here will haunt you for months to come! Enjoy!


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Q: codeigniter : using flash data but no new page load? Usually, I just set a $feedback var or array and then check for that to display in my views.
However, it occurred to me I should perhaps use flashdata instead.
The problem is sometimes - for say an edit record form, I may simply want to reload the form and display feedback - not redirect. when i use flashdata, it shows but then it shows on the next request as well.
What would be the best practice to use here?

A: CodeIgniter supports "flashdata", or session data that will only be available for the next server request, and are then automatically cleared.
u use hidden field for that

A: I would use the validation errors from the Form validation class and load those directly to the view in its 2nd argument.
$this->form_validation->set_error_delimiters('<p>', '</p>');
$content_data = array();

if (!$this->form_validation->run()) {
    $content_data['errors'] = validation_errors();
}

$this->load->view('output_page', $content_data);

Then check in your view whether $errors isset.

A: Controller:
$data['message'] = 'some message you want to see on the form';
$this->load->view('yourView', $data);

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if (isset ($message)) : echo $message; endif;
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Holy Family Booster Club
The Holy Family Catholic School Booster Club has the following as its mission statement:
The Holy Family School Booster Club is an organization within the school and parish whose membership includes all parents, legal guardians and staff at Holy Family Catholic School in Waterloo, Wisconsin. The Booster Club sponsors assistance to teachers in the classroom setting, holds fundraisers for supplemental educational materials and experiences, supports school and family social interaction, and provides a non-biased forum for sharing information on issues that impact our children.
The Booster Club meets several times each school year.
HSF Booster Club
SCBC By-Laws
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
"Holy Family School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies and financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs."


Until modern times all human societies recognised a reality beyond the physical and a certain proportion of the population, hermits, wandering holy men, shamans, monks, nuns and the like, turned their backs on public life to concentrate on the world within. Even today in India married couples of a certain age, having fulfilled their obligations to society by earning a living and bringing up children, retire to separate ashrams to 'look at the other side of life'.
The author, who did at one time himself think of becoming a monk, discusses the origins and aims of the contemplative life and argues that it is a bad thing for society that we have now got so completely enmeshed in the here and now — "Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers" ( Wordsworth).