Tuesday, August 31, 2010

There Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens

There ain't nobody here at all.
So calm yourself and stop that fuss
There ain't nobody here but us...

Chickens are funny creatures. Alan opens the door to their coop every morning. By the time I leave for work they are standing on the side and in the middle of the road. I slow down and they look at the car and peck the road. I honk and some of them run alongside the car or right in front of it and stop and peck the road and grass some more. I honk again and inch forward. Somehow I get past all of them without anyone getting run over. They peck the road. They weren’t worried in the least!


So what came first, the chicken or the egg? Well, I don’t know about everywhere but around here it’s the chicken. We didn’t have fresh eggs before they got here. When they came they were cute little chicks. It was a mixed batch so we didn’t know if we were getting hens or roosters or what. We got mostly hens but there are three roosters. I really like the fresh eggs. We have all colors of eggs; light tan, brown, white and green.


The roosters act like typical males, strutting around thinking they are really something. All three roosters wanted to be in charge. They fought for dominance. One gets to be the boss rooster and bully the others. After all the posturing took place it seemed like the flock divided into three groups, one for each rooster. I think of them as chicken harems. The head rooster is called a Production Red. He’s kind of pretty, for a chicken anyway.


Chickens were domesticated about 8000 years ago and there are over 150 kinds of domestic chickens. In fact there are more chickens in the world then any domesticated bird. Different breeds have different characteristics. These run from how they look to the color of eggs they lay. They have funny names, too, like Transylvanian Naked Neck or Waki Waki Hawa. In the bunch of chickens that we got there are Buff Orpingtons, Columbian Wyandotts, Production Reds, Golden Laced Wyandottes, Black Australorps, and Light Brahmas. There was a Speckled Sussex as well, but it died. According to Alan we still need more chickens that include Welsumers, Barnevelders, and Cochins. The Cochins are the chickens who have the big balls of feathers on their feet that look like shoes. To me they all just look like chickens!


It is thought that the nearest relative of the Tyrannosaurus Rex is a chicken. This was decided from research on collagen that was extracted from the thigh bone of a 68-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus Rex. There were similarities between the dinosaur collagen sample and the bone collagen of chickens. This gave support for the hypothesis that birds as we know them today are descended from dinosaurs. I didn't know collagen would last 68 million years. Before that, there was still the thought that there was a relation between the two. The dino-bird connection was based on physical similarities in the creature’s body and bone structure.

You can knit or crochet a chicken. My friend from LSSK made a great purse. She experimented and came up with the pattern herself. There are other chicken patterns as well, like chicken potholders, magnets and stuffed animals. If you can’t have the real thing you could make a fitting substitute!

Chicken Clutch from Gari. http://www.etsy.com/shop/garilynn
Close up of chicken's head on Gari's purse. http://www.etsy.com/shop/garilynn
Chicken potholder Gari made. http://www.etsy.com/shop/garilynn
So, were there really Dinochick-Rexes or Chickosauruses running around millions of years ago? I don’t know. What I'd really like to know is did dinosaurs taste like chicken?

 

Knitayear goes on. August 26 is day 148. I helped a school district and actually was included. They asked my opinion and asked for suggestions. I felt like they really wanted to know what I thought. I chose a purple mohair. The purple is a royal color and the mohair binds it all together and makes it strong. Day 149 is August 27. It was a busy day but I got a lot accomplished. I was very industrious and chose a yellow variegated soy yarn. I did a slip stitch pattern that makes this section look industrious too! Day 150 is a lazy day. I chose a light green from sock yarn for this day. Day 151 is an ambitious day. I have plans and actually get some things that I planned done! I chose a very thick turquoise yarn, for my big plans! Day 152 was not a good day. I was invisible. I suppose I let it happen. Anyway, I picked a beige homespun, kind of nondescript, like I felt all day today. August 31 was a lot better day. Got a haircut and got to go to the wine dinner. I also helped some people who appreciated it at work. I felt a lot more useful than yesterday! I chose a rainbow Noro, and used an orange/green section. I liked how the colors twisted together. They twisted to make a new color. I need to remember that experiences twist together and make new ones. And tomorrow will be a better day. I don’t suppose there are any orange and green chickens. Unless it’s Easter!
 

Tomorrow is a busy day.
We got things to do, we got eggs to lay.
We got ground to dig and worms to scratch,
It takes a lot of sittin', gettin' chicks to hatch.
Oh, there ain't nobody here but us chickens.
There ain't nobody here at all…

YAMAHA YZ450F (2011) motorcycle insurance | specs | pictures |


Gambar Motor YAMAHA YZ450F (2011)
- The first ever production bike built around fuel injection. We moved the intake system up front, and slanted the cylinder rearward, which resulted in the most compact centre of mass ever found in a four-stroke. Instant throttle response, unprecedented balance and superior handling were by-products. The Bilateral Beam frame introduced revised geometry moving the fuel tank lower and back, while transferring more impacts to an all-new suspension and gave more feedback to the rider. And it's back for 2011 in all it's awesome glory. -


YAMAHA YZ450F (2011)

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Canada Specifications
MSRP: $9,499 CDN

Engine 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve, single
Displacement 449.7 cc
Bore and Stroke 97 x 60.8 mm
Compression Ratio 12.5:1
Fuel Delivery Keihin 44mm throttle body F.I.
Lubrication Dry sump
Ignition / Starting TCI / kick
Transmission 5-speed
Final Drive Chain

Suspension (Front) Adj. 48mm, inverted fork / 310mm travel
Suspension (Rear) Fully adj. Monocross / 315mm travel
Brakes (Front) 250 mm, floating disc
Brakes (Rear) 245 mm, disc
Tires (Front) 80/100-21
Tires (Rear) 120/80-19

Length 2,193 mm (86.3")
Width 825 mm (32.5")
Height 1311 mm (51.6")
Wheelbase 1,492 mm (58.7")
Ground Clearance 383 mm (15.1")
Seat Height 999 mm (39.3")
Fuel Capacity 6.2 litres (1.4 Imp. gal.)
Wet Weight 111kg (244.2 lb)
Colour(s) Yamaha Blue
Yamaha BlackBlue



Motorcycle Insurance Informations


Who will provide physical damage insurance coverage for custom built motorcycles?

Nationwide - Custom parts and equipment coverage (up to $30,000), Custom and limited edition bikes and trikes coverage (up to $50,000), Kit and vintage bike coverage (up to $30,000)
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GEICO - Motorcycle insurance is available for most types of motorcycles including: sport bikes, cruisers, tour bikes, enduros, scooters, dirt bikes, trikes and some custom bikes.
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Safeco insures a full spectrum of motorcycles from street cycles, Harley Davidsons, cruisers and touring bikes to dirt bikes and ATVs. If you select custom parts coverage, you will receive up to $3,000 in coverage without any additional cost to you. Coverage is available for up to $10,000 in custom parts and equipment. (safeco.com/personal/motorcycle/coverage-options)

Progressive - Motorcycle coverage - when you purchase Comprehensive or Collision coverage, at least $1,000 of Custom Parts and Equipment (CPE)/Accessory coverage - Custom paint, custom plating or custom exhaust is included in most states. Additional CPE coverage can be purchased to cover equipment, up to $30,000 in value.


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YAMAHA FZ6 (2007) gambar motor | insurance informations |


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- Multipurpose, go-anywhere do-anything middleweight; the FZ6 is just as happy taking you to work, for a brisk sport ride or on a weekend tour. -


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Specifications

Model: Yamaha FZ6
Year: 2007
Category: Sport
Rating: 78.2 out of 100.

Engine and transmission
Displacement: 600.00 ccm (36.61 cubic inches)
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Compression: 12.2:1
Bore x stroke: 65.5 x 44.5 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches)
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel system: Injection. Group Fuel Injection, 36mm throttle bodies
Fuel control: DOHC
Ignition: Digital TCI
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed

Transmission type,
final drive: Chain
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle): 25.0°
Trail: 97 mm (3.8 inches)
Front suspension: 43mm telescopic fork, 5.1´
Rear suspension: Single shock, adjustable preload
Rear suspension travel: 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions: 180/55-ZR17
Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 245 mm (9.6 inches)

Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight: 186.0 kg (410.0 pounds)
Seat height: 795 mm (31.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height: 1,209 mm (47.6 inches)
Overall length: 2,096 mm (82.5 inches)
Overall width: 749 mm (29.5 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,440 mm (56.7 inches)
Fuel capacity: 19.30 litres (5.10 gallons)



Motorcycle Insurance Informations


Who will provide physical damage insurance coverage for custom built motorcycles?

Nationwide - Custom parts and equipment coverage (up to $30,000), Custom and limited edition bikes and trikes coverage (up to $50,000), Kit and vintage bike coverage (up to $30,000)
(nationwide.com/motorcycle-insurance-coverage.jsp)

GEICO - Motorcycle insurance is available for most types of motorcycles including: sport bikes, cruisers, tour bikes, enduros, scooters, dirt bikes, trikes and some custom bikes.
(geico.com/information/aboutinsurance/motorcycle)

Safeco insures a full spectrum of motorcycles from street cycles, Harley Davidsons, cruisers and touring bikes to dirt bikes and ATVs. If you select custom parts coverage, you will receive up to $3,000 in coverage without any additional cost to you. Coverage is available for up to $10,000 in custom parts and equipment. (safeco.com/personal/motorcycle/coverage-options)

Progressive - Motorcycle coverage - when you purchase Comprehensive or Collision coverage, at least $1,000 of Custom Parts and Equipment (CPE)/Accessory coverage - Custom paint, custom plating or custom exhaust is included in most states. Additional CPE coverage can be purchased to cover equipment, up to $30,000 in value.


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Hyundai Equus, Genesis, and Genesis Coupe to Receive All-Wheel Drive

While in California this week taking our first turn behind the wheel of the new Equus luxury sedan, we got confirmation from Hyundai America CEO John Krafcik that the big barge will be getting all-wheel drive in the near future, as will its platform-mate, the Genesis, and the Genesis’s nameplate-mate, the Genesis coupe.

Hyundai currently offers all-wheel drive only on its SUVs and crossovers; the migration of the technology to car platforms likely is a move intended to bump the brand’s perceived status. The Equus aims for flagships from the world’s established luxury brands—most of whom offer all-wheel drive on not only their range toppers, but other models throughout their lineups. The availability of AWD on Hyundai cars means that the Equus gives up less to the BMW 7-series and Mercedes S550, both of which offer four driven wheels. Similarly, Hyundai can now claim the Genesis as a model-for-model competitor for the 5-series and E-class. That, and people in the Snowbelt like the reassurance of all-wheel drive.

While nobody even at Hyundai would claim the Genesis coupe as a competitor to the 3-series and Infiniti G coupes—which offer AWD—available all-wheel drive gives the car a leg up on other affordable sporty coupes like the Nissan 370Z, Ford Mustang, and Chevrolet Camaro.

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2010 Jaguar Cars XJ75 Platinum Concept Car Luxury Sports Salon


The new 2010 Jaguar XJ Luxury Sports Saloon Platinum Concept Car celebrates Jaguar's 75th Anniversary, and highlights the uniqueness of the XJ. Jaguar design team has created the Jaguar Luxury Sports Saloon XJ75 Platinum Concept, a one-of-a-kind design project on display at the 2010 Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance Concept Car Lawn.
2010 Jaguar Cars XJ75 Platinum Concept Car Luxury Sports Salon
The XJ75 Platinum Concept Car is the company's first demonstration of the design customisation potential of the striking new XJ luxury salon, emphasising the Jaguar's dramatic interior and exterior styling themes. "The XJ Luxury Sports Saloon is thoroughly modern, and captures the innovative and daring character that our founder Sir William Lyons built into every Jaguar. And the design team clearly had some fun making their first one-of-a-kind XJ design concept car in that spirit."
The XJ75 Luxury Sports Saloon Platinum Concept centre console houses a bespoke clock developed and designed in partnership with the Bremont Watch Company.
An independent British company, Bremont creates beautifully engineered and designed mechanical watches hand assembled in Switzerland.
2010 Jaguar Cars XJ75 Platinum Concept Car Luxury Sports Salon 
"From a pure design perspective, the XJ75 Luxury Sports Saloon Platinum Concept is foremost about emphasising the striking proportion and presence of the new XJ, with a distilled black and white theme, which conjures up the sense of precious platinum," said Jaguar XJ Chief Designer Giles Taylor. "At the same time, the pure sporting character of XJ is brought to the fore by keeping the car's clean graphic approach and further lowering its stance."
Dominated by striking white and black contrast precious metals platinum theme suggests, the Jaguar XJ75 Platinum Concept is a high-performance 470-hp supercharged engine 2011 Jaguar XJL with new ground-hugging front, rear and rocker panel is fitted.
Performance on the XJ75 Platinum Concept is derived from its 5.0-litre Supercharged direct-injection V8 with 470 horsepower and 424 lb.-ft of torque. Entertainment is provided by a 1,200-watt Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system with 20 speakers powered through 15 channels and state-of-the-art sound processing technology.
This XJ75 Platinum Concept Car was designed to both celebrate the marque’s past and acknowledge the increasingly personal nature of today’s luxury cars.

Monday, August 30, 2010

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