2008年6月11日星期三

I Finally Found a Polaris Youth ATV

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I but was not bequeathing to pass the USD 2200 that it was travelling to cost me to get my daughter the Polar star Spring chicken ATV that she’s been lacking for some time today. Though the thorn price was less than USD 1900, in one case they appended on the committee, set up fees and taxes, the cost got more than USD 2200. I only cognised I could encounter a Polestar Young person ATV for less.
I got down appearing line and established some more moderately priced Pole star Young person ATVs. The job was that every Polar star Younker ATV bargainer I’d encounter line looked to desire a king’s ransom for the shipping charges. The chance of purchasing a North Star Young person ATV line was rapidly dwindling away earlier my optic, as the improver of shipping charges got these other potential Polestar Younker ATV purchases about the like as at the local ATV store.
I was about to afford up, intending that the North Star Younker ATV purchase would have to be protected for Christmastime. At this point it passed off to me to appear at one of the line auction internet sites. I distinct to seek the auction steamroller, eBay first. And lo and lay eyes on, I was capable to chance simply the trade on a new Polar star Young person ATV that I’d been quest.
I established a Pole star Younker ATV on eBay for USD 1700. This made not let in shipping, but their shipping rate were very sensible and not cushioned any. Up to now, in my example it made not thing anyways, as the vender populated close enough to my home that I was capable to go and pick up the ATV myself.
My daughter loves her new Pole star Spring chicken ATV. It came up with all of the ordinarily accoutrements that this model of ATV comes up with at retail stores, as good as some other handy adds. I was proud of with the six days moveable guarantee.
The Polar star Spring chicken ATV that I bought on eBay came up with an electric battery, handlebars, tires and oil. If you want to have the ATV sent these thing must be supercharged and/or set up by your self. Since I was travelling to pluck it up in soul, it was ready to lam. It held the electric battery supercharged and set up, as good as entire oil colour and gas.
Along with the basic ATV elements, the ATV package as well included a Pole star Spring chicken ATV helmet, an instructional picture that moves all over functional facets as good as safety procedures. Included were an extra tonality, a leash switch for increased safety, a safety flag for increased visibleness and some other littler points as good.
The Polar star Young person ATV is a 2-stroke locomotive engine with electric kick-start relief. It has a fuel capability of one gal and considers about 185 pounds. This child’s ATV is about 48 inches recollective and only about 28 inches tall. I launched that this size was but perfect for my eleven twelvemonth older daughter.
I powerfully conceive that to a fault lots of parents do not decently teach their minors how to safely drive ATVs. Please, if you purchase an ATV for your child, use up the time to instruct your child the right safety procedures and riding techniques. In plenty of countries there are category to aid teach right ATV riding techniques.

Sony/ATV Keen To Digitalise Beatles

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Following the excitement caused by the American Idol’s use of the Beatles songs, and the ratings success that brought, Martin Bandier, CEO of Sony /ATV, is keen to do more lucrative deals with the catalogue, which is, of course, jointly owned by Michael and Sony/ATV.

Bandier has spoken of the negotiations to get the songs onto Apple’s iTunes music store and thinks that the Beatles may hopefully be closer to finalising an agreement to allow the songs to be digitalised. In an interview he told Reuters that would be “incredible”.

He also spoke of Michael’s half ownership of the catalogue and rumours that he may have to sell his share, for financial reasons.

On this Bandier said; “I don’t think that Michael’s interested in selling his share. For me, he’s been a great partner, has been supportive and has an amazing reputation among the artistry and makes a call when we need him to reinforce our position with artists. “

Source: Reuters & MJWN

2008年6月10日星期二

Atv Silhouettes

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I was trying to find some vector silhouettes of ATV, snowmobile and paint ball stuff in the Internet, but I failed. So I trace some images for my needs, maybe someone will find them useful. These set of Photoshop shapes include some ATV, snow mobiles and paint ball stuff. Certainly they are 100% Royalty Free to use and distribute (with link to my site).

An example, how you can use these silhouettes ;). Cool banner in few clicks.

Lucky lapu-lapu, ATV, boatmen and rice

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Lapu-lapu fish cage trade

The grouper of lapu-lapu is one of the most prized fishes of the sea. But among the 40 kinds of groupers, the red grouper is said to be the most special. Aside from it's distinct flavor, the red grouper commands a high price when it is exported live to HongKong and China where it is considered as a "lucky fish."

In the island of Taytay, Palawan, the red grouper or "suno" in their language is the primary source of income of most residents. They breed the groupers in fish cages submerged 80 feet below sea level, said to be the required depth for the fish to grow big and heavy. Once fully grown, the groupers are sold to the "nagbubuhay-buhay" or merchants who make the fish "sleep" so they can be transported live to Manila and to other countries.

Behind the red grouper trade are the caretakers of the fish cages who dive under the sea using primitive and dangerous compressors. They willingly sacrifice priceless health and safety just to breed the prized red groupers that bring luck and livelihood to the islanders of Palawan

All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)

A new fad has hit the beaches this summer, the All Terrain Vehicle (ATV). ATVs have huge wheels that make them suitable for uneven, rocky or muddy terrain. It's easy to ride and navigate making it popular among beach goers. An ATV can cost up to a hundred thousand pesos but it is commonly rented out for P500 an hour.

Aside from being used for recreation, ATVs also serve other purposes. In San Mateo, Rizal, ATVs are used for racing. While for a polio victim named Erik, the ATV is a useful and reliable alternative to a wheelchair.

Bangkero Festival

Boatmen play a vital role in Pagsanjan, Laguna's tourism. They bravely navigate through huge rocks and raging rapids to safely bring tourists to the popular Pagsanjan Falls.

To recognize their valuable contribution, Pagsanjan celebrates an annual "Bangkero Festival." Aside from fluvial parades, swimming competitions and boat races, the boatmen also compete for the title of "Ginoong Bangkero."

Rice

Whether there's a rice crisis or not, one thing is for sure, Filipinos once again took notice of how valuable rice is to the country. Most of us still feel that a meal is incomplete without rice. Just like Congressman Teddy Locsin who even brings his own rice cooker everywhere he goes so that he can have his fill of rice.

Meanwhile, certain tribes also consider rice as an important part of their Thanksgiving rituals for a bountiful harvest.

On the other hand, stores selling affordable rice are barely noticed in Argao, a town in Cebu. Instead, residents line up at local corn mills. Since rice is hard to come by in their area, they have integrated corn as a staple food in their daily meals.


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Lapu-lapu fish cage trade

Isa sa mga bidang-bida isda sa karagatan ang Lapu-Lapu! At sa halos 40 uri ng lapu-lapu dito sa Pilipinas, ang Pulang Lapu-Lapu raw ang pinakanatatangi. Bukod kasi sa sarap nito, mahal din itong nai-eexport nang buhay sa ibang bansa, lalo na sa HongKong at China kung saan itinuturing itong swerte.

Sa isla ng Taytay, Palawan, Pulang Lapu-Lapu, o “suno" sa kanilang lenggwahe, ang pangunahing pinagkukunan ng kabuhayan ng mga residente rito. Inaalagaan at pinapalaki nila ang mga ito sa mga fish cage. Pero ang mga fish cage na ito hindi ipinalulutang sa tubig tulad ng nakagawian. Sa halip, inilulubog ito ng mahigit 80 talampakan. Sa ganitong lalim lang daw kasi mapapalaki nang malusog at nasa tamang timbang ang premyadong isda. Kaya naman ang mga nagfi-fish cage, pilit sinisisid ang kailaliman ng dagat gamit ang mapanganib na compressor maalagaan lang ang Pulang Lapu-Lapu. Ito ay kahit pa, kalusugan at kaligtasan nila ang nakasalalay.

Kapag tama naman na ang laki ng mga isda, ibinibenta na ito sa mga “nagbubuhay-buhay" o iyung mga nagpapatulog ng mga Lapu-Lapu…para maipadala na ito ng buhay sa Maynila…at sa ibang bansa.

Sisirin ang kwento ng buhay ng mga taong tinataya ang kanilang buhay…maalagaan lang ang mga isdang nagdadala raw ng swerte at kabuhayan sa mga taga-Palawan.

All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)

Ngayong summer, may bagong hit na hit sa mga beach --- ang mga ATV o All Terrain Vehicles. Isang uri ng sasakyan na may malalaking gulong na kayang-kayang makipagsagupaan sa mga bato-bato at malulubak na daan. Masarap daw itong sakyan, madali pang matutunan. Ang halaga nito, umaabot ng daan-daang libo. Pero pinarerentahan ito sa mga beach ng P500 kada oras.

Sa San Mateo, Rizal naman ang mga ATV, ginagamit sa karera. Humaharurot at umaarangkada ang mga ito sa mga bulubunduking bahagi ng San Mateo. Pero ang ATV, hindi lang ginagamit sa pangkarera at pang-adventure. Tulad na lang sa polio victim na si Erik, ito na halos ang tumatayo niyang “wheel chair." Mas mainam nga lang ito dahil mas maraming lugar itong kayang puntahan.

Bangkero Festival

Malaki ang naitutulong ng mga bangkero sa turismo ng Pagsanjan, Laguna. Sila ang sumasagwan sa mga bangka para maihatid nang ligtas ang mga turista sa sikat na sikat na Pagsanjan Falls. Hindi biro ang kanilang trabaho lalo na’t sinasangga rin nila ang mga naglalakihang bato sa mga rumaragasang agos na pagdadaanan ng mga sakay-sakay nilang turista.

Bilang pagkilala sa kontribusyong ito ng mga bangkero, lalo na sa turismo ng Pagsanjan, taun-taong idinadaos ang “Bangkero Festival." Sa pagdiriwang na ito merong fluvial parade, swimming competition, karera ng bisikleta at boat racing. Pagsapit naman ng gabi, rumarampa ang mga magtatagisang bangkero para sa titulong “Ginoong Bangkero 2008."

Tayo ng makisaya sa Bangkero Festival ng mga taga-Pagsanjan.

Bigas

Nagkukulang man o hindi ang supply ng bigas sa bansa, isa ang tiyak, muling napagtuunan ng pansin ang kahalagahan sa atin ng bigas. Lalo pa’t ang Pilipinas, tinuturing na isang “rice eating country." Pakiramdam nga natin hindi kumpleto ang isang kainan kung walang kanin.

Si Congressman Teddy Locsin nga masyadong partikular sa kanin. Kahit saan siya pumunta, dala dala niya ang kanyang rice cooker na may lamang kanin na siya mismo ang nagsasaing.

At hindi lang sa hapag-kainan natin kasalo ang kanin. Dahil maging sa mga tradisyunal na ritwal ng ilang tribu, ginagamit din ang mga bigas bilang pasasalamat naman sa kanilang masaganang ani.

Pero sa Argao, isang bayan sa Cebu, hindi pinagkakaguluhan ang mga tindahan ng murang bigas. Sa halip, ang pagilingan ng mais sa kanilang lugar ang pinipilahan. Mais at hindi kanin kasi ang kadalasang nasa hapag-kainan ng mga taga-rito. Mahirap daw kasi magpatubo ng palay sa kanilang lugar. Kung bibili naman sila sa bayan, mahal ang bigas. Kaya sa imbis na bigas, mais ang kanilang sinasaing.

Baxter Council Approves ATV Laws

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The Baxter City Council has adopted regulations Tuesday on the use of all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles within the city limits. ATVs and snowmobiles can legally use the city right of way to get to a designated trail system but no faster than 20 miles per hour. And ATVs are not allowed in an area of the city east of Highway 371 between Woida and College Drive. Baxter resident Bob Miller told the council it was irresponsible to allow ATVs in residential areas because of the damage they cause. Council member Todd Holman told the Brainerd Dispatch it was up to snowmobilers and ATV riders to educate and police themselves as to the new rules.

ATV Jules Verne, mission réussie

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L’ATV Jules Verne, premier vaisseau spatial de l’ESA con?u à des fins de ravitaillement et de rehaussement d’orbite, vient de s’amarrer sans problème en mode automatique à la Station spatiale internationale (ISS).


C’est la toute première fois en Europe que l’on réalise un amarrage automatique dans le respect des contraintes de sécurité très strictes imposées par les vols spatiaux habités.


"Bien plus qu’un simple camion de livraison, l’ATV est un vaisseau spatial intelligent et multifonctions, qui vient d’apporter la preuve de ses talents extraordinaires. C’est le vaisseau spatial le plus grand et le plus complexe que l’Europe ait jamais développé. De tous les véhicules qui se rendent à l’ISS, il est le deuxième par la taille, après la navette de la NASA. Avec le laboratoire Columbus et l’ATV, nous faisons désormais partie du club d’élite de l’ISS".

Déclaration de Daniel Sacotte, Directeur des programmes Vols habités, Microgravité et Exploration à l’ESA.

Todo listo para la llegada del ATV Julio Verne a l

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Jueves, 3 de Abril de 2008
Todo listo para la llegada del ATV Julio Verne a la Estación Espacial Internacional
(Nota: Esta anotación menciona a GMV, una de las empresas que se anuncia en Microsiervos.)

Después de la prueba de aproximación del pasado lunes en la que el Vehículo de Transferencia Automatizado de la Agencia Espacial Europea llegó a situarse a 12 metros de la esclusa de la Estación Espacial Internacional en la que se tiene que acoplar, todo está listo para la maniobra de atraque definitiva, cuya fase final está previsto que suceda entre las 16:40, momento en el que se producirá el primer contacto de la sonda del ATV con la ISS, y las 17:14, momento en el que debería completarse la maniobra: El ATV Julio Verne tiene permiso para atracar en la Estación.

Esta podrá seguirse en vídeo a partir de las 16:00 a través de NASA TV, de la ESA en Watch Jules Verne ATV Dock - LIVE, o a través del propio blog del ATV, ESA Jules Verne ATV Blog .

El Julio Verne visto desde la ISS durante el ensayo del lunes - ESA

Los sistemas de control de a bordo se encargarán de todo, aunque la tripulación de la ISS dispone de los controles necesarios para detener al Julio Verne o incluso para enviarle la orden de alejarse de la Estación si ven que las cosas se tuercen.

Esta maniobra será seguida con especial cari?o desde GMV, la única empresa espa?ola que estará presente hoy en el centro de control, ya que ellos han desarrollado el sistema que controla la trayectoria del ATV hacia la ISS, como se puede leer en ...Puedes seguir en tiempo real el acoplamiento del ATV Julio Verne a la ISS.

Actualización: Partiendo de una distancia de 39 kilómetros de la ISS el Julio Verne realizó una maniobra de aproximación por fases con distintas paradas para ir comprobando su situación y finalmente quedó conectado al módulo Zvezda de la Estación Espacial Internacional a las 16:52 de esta tarde, hora de Espa?a (GMT +2): Europe’s automated ship docks to the ISS.

El ATV Julio Verne atracando en la ISS - ESA

Se pueden ver los diez últimos minutos de la maniobra en ATV-1 Docking ISS [YouTube 9:55], en los que partiendo de una posición estacionaria a 11 metros de la ISS en la que se realizan las últimas comprobaciones el Julio Verne llega finalmente a su destino: