RockAbilly. US is a Citrus County, Florida-based music showband, with over 40 members, specializing in large production music shows. Their name is also their website address.
Using professionally choreographed singing and dancing and spontaneous skits, combined with various styles of lavish costumes, their shows usually consist of various songs within the genres of oldies, pop music, country music, and a tribute to Elvis Presley in the style of his 1970s concerts, summarized collectively by the group as "rockabilly". Their original musical compositions are somewhat more modern sounding, but they claim those songs are performed in a manner that gives them appeal with older as well as younger audiences.
The group's debut on March 13, 2005 at the Sumter County Fair's 50th anniversary has brought them much attention. New shows are being scheduled now, including performances at the Citrus County Fair Auditorium, the Sumter County fairgrounds and the Austin Horse Park located near The Villages, Florida.
Using professionally choreographed singing and dancing and spontaneous skits, combined with various styles of lavish costumes, their shows usually consist of various songs within the genres of oldies, pop music, country music, and a tribute to Elvis Presley in the style of his 1970s concerts, summarized collectively by the group as "rockabilly". Their original musical compositions are somewhat more modern sounding, but they claim those songs are performed in a manner that gives them appeal with older as well as younger audiences.
The group's debut on March 13, 2005 at the Sumter County Fair's 50th anniversary has brought them much attention. New shows are being scheduled now, including performances at the Citrus County Fair Auditorium, the Sumter County fairgrounds and the Austin Horse Park located near The Villages, Florida.
Gadi Moran (; 16 May 1938 - 1 January 2016) was an Israeli mathematician and professor of mathematics at the University of Haifa. His research interests included combinatorics, set theory, mathematical logic, and algebra.
Biography
Moran was born in Kibbutz Yagur to Arieh-Leib Valter-Moran and Ruhama Valter-Moran (), both immigrants from Berestechko, Volhynia. His brother, Shlomo Moran, is a computer scientist.
He enlisted in the Israel Defence Forces in 1956, where he joined the Paratroopers Brigade and fought in the Sinai War. After finishing his military service, Moran completed a bachelor's degree in mathematics and a master's degree in physical chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He received his Ph.D. from the Hebrew University in 1972 under the supervision of Azriel Lévy.
Moran joined the Department of Mathematics at the University of Haifa in 1975, retiring in 2006. He died in a traffic collision in Atlit in January 2016.
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Biography
Moran was born in Kibbutz Yagur to Arieh-Leib Valter-Moran and Ruhama Valter-Moran (), both immigrants from Berestechko, Volhynia. His brother, Shlomo Moran, is a computer scientist.
He enlisted in the Israel Defence Forces in 1956, where he joined the Paratroopers Brigade and fought in the Sinai War. After finishing his military service, Moran completed a bachelor's degree in mathematics and a master's degree in physical chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He received his Ph.D. from the Hebrew University in 1972 under the supervision of Azriel Lévy.
Moran joined the Department of Mathematics at the University of Haifa in 1975, retiring in 2006. He died in a traffic collision in Atlit in January 2016.
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Profit efficiency is a macro-economic concept used in assessing whether an economy, industry or supply chain is expending an optimally balanced level of rent for the use of capital.
Economies where too much profit is being extracted are over-paying the owners of capital at the expense of other contributors to a productive economy or industry. Economies and industries that provide insufficient returns to the owners of capital should find that capital is moved to alternate investments where the return is greater. Profit Efficient economies and industries are paying the minimum profit to owners of capital required to maintain the optimal level and distribution of capital investment. This concept has importance when discussing the relative outcome efficiency of industries such as the US Health Care System which has high customer costs, high government subsidy and yet has relatively poor health outcomes. This industry is said to be profit inefficient as compared to European health care models which have less customer and government inputs and yet better outcomes. The difference appears to be that the level of rent paid to capital investors in the US system is a greater proportion of the overall productive value of the industry. Similar observations are made about the US Financial System's impact on the US economy as a whole.
Economies where too much profit is being extracted are over-paying the owners of capital at the expense of other contributors to a productive economy or industry. Economies and industries that provide insufficient returns to the owners of capital should find that capital is moved to alternate investments where the return is greater. Profit Efficient economies and industries are paying the minimum profit to owners of capital required to maintain the optimal level and distribution of capital investment. This concept has importance when discussing the relative outcome efficiency of industries such as the US Health Care System which has high customer costs, high government subsidy and yet has relatively poor health outcomes. This industry is said to be profit inefficient as compared to European health care models which have less customer and government inputs and yet better outcomes. The difference appears to be that the level of rent paid to capital investors in the US system is a greater proportion of the overall productive value of the industry. Similar observations are made about the US Financial System's impact on the US economy as a whole.
Holiday Mansion U.S. fiberglass houseboat Vanderbilt Yachts was purchased by Vanderbilt Yachts in late 2004. The second owner Holiday Mansion International no longer exists. Holiday Mansion boat manufacturing was founded in 1965 in Salina, Kansas by Jack Byquist. They produced thousands of houseboats in the 29-49 foot range for over three decades. In their prime, Holiday Mansions were popular with lake boaters and coastal cruisers from the Chesapeake Bay down to Florida’s coast. The spacious interior combined with a shallow draft and low purchase and operating costs made it a natural boat for rental agencies.
Overview
Most Holiday Mansion hulls were a modified cathedral bow entry that sloped slightly to an almost flat bottom at the stern. A substantial center skeg allowed fair stability for tracking in some models. The normal single or dual inboard/outdrive power combination provided enough power for cruising. Higher output engines enabled many boats in the 35 - 39 foot range to ride on plane and even pull skiers.
Displacement for the dry boats was around 16,000 lb (7.25 metric tons) for the basic 35’ model to over 22,000 lb (10 metric tons) for the 49’ coastal models. Fully outfitted and fueled, the boats could displace much more. This meant that weekenders and live-aboards alike could keep the boats loaded with equipment and stores and still be able to cruise safely and efficiently.
Although many different models were offered with hundreds of possible variations, the general layout and configuration of the boats were rather consistent between models. Most boats had an upper salon with controls at deck level. Aft and a few feet lower than deck, a galley with a convertible settee was standard. Below the salon was a cuddy cabin consisting of two double beds with a narrow passage between them. Sometimes a storage locker or dresser was installed in place of one of the berths or the berth width was lessened to accommodate it. A stand-up head was placed under the helm allowing room for an enclosed stand-up shower or 36” tub surround in addition to the head and small sink.
Hull configurations
Although the superstructure remained consistent on most models, the profile differed according to the various options. A "Coastal" package was included on many boats. This was an additional fiberglass "skirt" above deck level that circled the superstructure at the gunnels. This also added an additional two feet of overall boat length at the bow. Despite some beliefs, this did not add ability to the boat for cruising in rough water. The hull shape remained the same and the only benefit of the coastal package was reduced spray and the shipping of water over the bow.
Two basically different superstructures (fiberglass top of the cabin) were available on the 35-41 foot Holiday Mansion models. One superstructure allowed for the salon and galley configuration mentioned above and had a large aft deck with lids covering the engine compartment. Another extended the superstructure all the way aft over the engine and allowed for an additional stateroom and head aft of the galley. In this configuration engine access was gained by an engine lid that doubled as a berth support. The superstructure was also pushed out to even with the gunnels. This eliminated the walk around deck, but allowed more room for the aft stateroom and galley.
Flybridges were options that many Holiday Mansion owners chose. This outside helm allowed extra seating on top of the superstructure over the salon as well as a place to pilot the boat outside. Maneuvering the boat was easier given the 360 degree unobstructed view. Stainless stanchion posts and lifelines added to the profile as well as adding safety for navigating the decks underway or at rest. Later flybridges added a fiberglass radar arch.
A swim platform was included on most Holiday Mansions. Some models had an integrated fiberglass platform that added to the LOA of the boat. Others had added teak or fiberglass platforms that were not considered when naming the model by its length.
Power
Most models came equipped with single or dual gas engines with outdrives. Diesel options were rarely seen. Fuel tankage was a respectable 100-300 U.S. gallons (380-1140 liters) set in two tanks on opposite sides of the engine compartment. Crusader, Mercruiser, and Volvo engines were available with power ranging from 200 to 450 hp (150-335 kW). After market engines and drives make their way into some Holiday Mansions along with various stern and bow thrusters to aid maneuvering.
Amenities
Most Holiday Mansions came standard or factory equipped with the following creature comforts to create that "home from home" feeling:
*Liquid Propane oven and burners
*Water heater
*30-120 gallon potable water storage
*head with holding tank or MSD
*shower and head sink
*galley sink
*12 V and 120 V refrigerator
*roof mounted a/c
*12 V lighting
*12 V car stereo
*fold out settees
*galley table
Models and lengths
Most Holiday Mansions were named for their length. There were other designating monikers that concerned hull and superstructure additions. The following is a brief (and probably not all-inclusive) list of the designations:
*Flushdeck Barracuda - 35′ 3″ LWL (Length at the WaterLine) 12′ beam (width)with or without a flybridge, no additional fiberglass, usually with an added teak swim platform
*Coastal Barracuda - same hull as flushdeck, added coastal fiberglass gunnels and bow adding 2.5′ to the LOA - marketed as 38′
*Aft-Deck Coastal - same as Coastal above with superstructure accommodating an aft stateroom
*Wide-Body Aft Cabin - 35′ 3″ LWL, marketed at 39′ LOA, having a coastal package and flared gunnels that brought the beam to 14′. The superstructure allowed an aft stateroom
*41′ Mediterranean - same hull, coastal package, and superstructure as the coastal barracuda with an integrated fiberglass swim platform bringing the LOA to just under 41’
*46′ Flushdeck Barracuda - This is a completely different V-hull that is 46′ long and flared gunnels giving a 14′ beam. These hull molds and the right to produce the boats were purchased from Chris Craft. Their “Aqua-Home” houseboat was popular between the late 1960s and early 1980s. Holiday Mansions produced from these molds are referred to as 46′ Flushdeck Barracudas or AquaHomes.
*49’ Coastal Cruiser or Coastal Commander - This is the same hull as above with a coastal package and added or integrated swim platform bringing the LOA close to 49′. Power usually comes from twin gas engines mated to V-drives and shafts with twin rudders as opposed to the standard inboard/outdrive seen in smaller HM’s
These designations followed production until the early 1990s when a 3-digit designation was employed. The model 410, for example, was the 41′ Mediterranean.
Current information
Vanderbilt Yachts purchased Holiday Mansion in 2004. Holiday Mansions are built for rough water areas many with diesel power. The new models are built with composite cabin cores, stringers, and bulkheads to prevent decay and softening.
Holiday Mansion houseboats have a loyal following among lake boaters and coastal cruisers alike. Either as a weekend runabout or a waterfront home, these boats function as stable platforms for family enjoyment. Older models are still fetching respectable sums. There seems to be no shortage of boats for sale or buyers interested in purchasing them.
Mr. Vanderbilt is no longer with Holiday Mansion. The boats are still being built at the factory in Albany, KY. They will be called Holiday Mansions.
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Overview
Most Holiday Mansion hulls were a modified cathedral bow entry that sloped slightly to an almost flat bottom at the stern. A substantial center skeg allowed fair stability for tracking in some models. The normal single or dual inboard/outdrive power combination provided enough power for cruising. Higher output engines enabled many boats in the 35 - 39 foot range to ride on plane and even pull skiers.
Displacement for the dry boats was around 16,000 lb (7.25 metric tons) for the basic 35’ model to over 22,000 lb (10 metric tons) for the 49’ coastal models. Fully outfitted and fueled, the boats could displace much more. This meant that weekenders and live-aboards alike could keep the boats loaded with equipment and stores and still be able to cruise safely and efficiently.
Although many different models were offered with hundreds of possible variations, the general layout and configuration of the boats were rather consistent between models. Most boats had an upper salon with controls at deck level. Aft and a few feet lower than deck, a galley with a convertible settee was standard. Below the salon was a cuddy cabin consisting of two double beds with a narrow passage between them. Sometimes a storage locker or dresser was installed in place of one of the berths or the berth width was lessened to accommodate it. A stand-up head was placed under the helm allowing room for an enclosed stand-up shower or 36” tub surround in addition to the head and small sink.
Hull configurations
Although the superstructure remained consistent on most models, the profile differed according to the various options. A "Coastal" package was included on many boats. This was an additional fiberglass "skirt" above deck level that circled the superstructure at the gunnels. This also added an additional two feet of overall boat length at the bow. Despite some beliefs, this did not add ability to the boat for cruising in rough water. The hull shape remained the same and the only benefit of the coastal package was reduced spray and the shipping of water over the bow.
Two basically different superstructures (fiberglass top of the cabin) were available on the 35-41 foot Holiday Mansion models. One superstructure allowed for the salon and galley configuration mentioned above and had a large aft deck with lids covering the engine compartment. Another extended the superstructure all the way aft over the engine and allowed for an additional stateroom and head aft of the galley. In this configuration engine access was gained by an engine lid that doubled as a berth support. The superstructure was also pushed out to even with the gunnels. This eliminated the walk around deck, but allowed more room for the aft stateroom and galley.
Flybridges were options that many Holiday Mansion owners chose. This outside helm allowed extra seating on top of the superstructure over the salon as well as a place to pilot the boat outside. Maneuvering the boat was easier given the 360 degree unobstructed view. Stainless stanchion posts and lifelines added to the profile as well as adding safety for navigating the decks underway or at rest. Later flybridges added a fiberglass radar arch.
A swim platform was included on most Holiday Mansions. Some models had an integrated fiberglass platform that added to the LOA of the boat. Others had added teak or fiberglass platforms that were not considered when naming the model by its length.
Power
Most models came equipped with single or dual gas engines with outdrives. Diesel options were rarely seen. Fuel tankage was a respectable 100-300 U.S. gallons (380-1140 liters) set in two tanks on opposite sides of the engine compartment. Crusader, Mercruiser, and Volvo engines were available with power ranging from 200 to 450 hp (150-335 kW). After market engines and drives make their way into some Holiday Mansions along with various stern and bow thrusters to aid maneuvering.
Amenities
Most Holiday Mansions came standard or factory equipped with the following creature comforts to create that "home from home" feeling:
*Liquid Propane oven and burners
*Water heater
*30-120 gallon potable water storage
*head with holding tank or MSD
*shower and head sink
*galley sink
*12 V and 120 V refrigerator
*roof mounted a/c
*12 V lighting
*12 V car stereo
*fold out settees
*galley table
Models and lengths
Most Holiday Mansions were named for their length. There were other designating monikers that concerned hull and superstructure additions. The following is a brief (and probably not all-inclusive) list of the designations:
*Flushdeck Barracuda - 35′ 3″ LWL (Length at the WaterLine) 12′ beam (width)with or without a flybridge, no additional fiberglass, usually with an added teak swim platform
*Coastal Barracuda - same hull as flushdeck, added coastal fiberglass gunnels and bow adding 2.5′ to the LOA - marketed as 38′
*Aft-Deck Coastal - same as Coastal above with superstructure accommodating an aft stateroom
*Wide-Body Aft Cabin - 35′ 3″ LWL, marketed at 39′ LOA, having a coastal package and flared gunnels that brought the beam to 14′. The superstructure allowed an aft stateroom
*41′ Mediterranean - same hull, coastal package, and superstructure as the coastal barracuda with an integrated fiberglass swim platform bringing the LOA to just under 41’
*46′ Flushdeck Barracuda - This is a completely different V-hull that is 46′ long and flared gunnels giving a 14′ beam. These hull molds and the right to produce the boats were purchased from Chris Craft. Their “Aqua-Home” houseboat was popular between the late 1960s and early 1980s. Holiday Mansions produced from these molds are referred to as 46′ Flushdeck Barracudas or AquaHomes.
*49’ Coastal Cruiser or Coastal Commander - This is the same hull as above with a coastal package and added or integrated swim platform bringing the LOA close to 49′. Power usually comes from twin gas engines mated to V-drives and shafts with twin rudders as opposed to the standard inboard/outdrive seen in smaller HM’s
These designations followed production until the early 1990s when a 3-digit designation was employed. The model 410, for example, was the 41′ Mediterranean.
Current information
Vanderbilt Yachts purchased Holiday Mansion in 2004. Holiday Mansions are built for rough water areas many with diesel power. The new models are built with composite cabin cores, stringers, and bulkheads to prevent decay and softening.
Holiday Mansion houseboats have a loyal following among lake boaters and coastal cruisers alike. Either as a weekend runabout or a waterfront home, these boats function as stable platforms for family enjoyment. Older models are still fetching respectable sums. There seems to be no shortage of boats for sale or buyers interested in purchasing them.
Mr. Vanderbilt is no longer with Holiday Mansion. The boats are still being built at the factory in Albany, KY. They will be called Holiday Mansions.
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